02-16-82 City Council MinutesRegular Meeting
of the
City Council
February 16, 1982
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council
of the City of Golden Valley, Hennepin County, Minnesota was held at 7800 Golden
Valley Road in said City on February 16, 1982 at 6:30 PM.
The following members were present: Anderson, Johnson, Mitchell, Stockman and
Thorsen. Also present were: City Manager, Jeff Sweet; City Engineer, Lowell
Odland; City Attorney, Robert Skare; and Deputy City Clerk, Judy Nally.
Approval of Minutes - February 2, 1982
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the minutes of the City Council meeting of February 2, 1982, as amended:
Page 32: Solicitor's License and Perishable Food License - William Hall - Third
Paragraph - State the reasons the license was denied, taking the reasons
from the staff memo dated January 20, 1982 from Lloyd Becker.
Page 31: Softball Rules - Second Paragraph - Third Line - Change residents to
"non-residents".
Page 30: Request Issues for Review by the Executive Committee - Add to the Title
- "of the Community Center Solicitation Committee".
Approval of Minutes - February 10, 1982
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to approve
the minutes of the City Council Executive Session of February 10, 1982, as
submitted.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to approve
the agenda of February 16, 1982, as amended:
Addition of Item 6F: Invitation from Hennepin County
Addition of Item 6G: Update on Manufactured Housing Bill
Addition of Item 6H: Report of Meeting with Jim Lupient Oldsmobile and
Anderson Cadillac Dealers of Golden Valley
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve
the items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk N.
*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to authorize
payment of the bills as submitted.
*Insurance Deductible - MRW
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to authorize
payment of $827.75 from the General Liability Insurance Account for the MRW
Investments Claim.
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*Summons Regarding Byerly's Claim
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the summons regarding Byerly's claim and refer it to the Attorney.
*Licenses
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the issuance of licenses #7301 - #7305.
*Solicitor's License - Minnesota Coact
Ruth Stoyke - Proponent - was present to answer questions from the Council.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve
the solicitor's license for Minnesota Coact.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the minutes received as follows:
Human Rights Commission - January 14, 1982
Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission - January 21, 1982
Planning Commission - February 2, 1982
*Call for Public Hearing - Conditional Use Permit - 5800 Duluth Street - 3/16/82
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to call a
public hearing for a Conditional Use Permit to construct a four-story office
building within a Business and Professional Office Zoning District at 5800
Duluth Street for March 16, 1982.
Public Safety Awards
Glen Olson, Acting Public Safety Director introduced Mr. Zigenhagen of Pako
Corporation, which sponsors the awards.
Bob Hennessey, Fire Chief, presented an award to Mr. Donovan Zimmerman for
Fireman of the Year, 1981.
Glen Olson, Acting Public Safety Director, presented an award to Mr. Richard
Anderson for Police Office of the Year, 1981.
Public Hearing - Second Reading - Conditional Use Permit for Car Rental and
Diesel Car Repair - 7000 Wayzata Boulevard
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to bring
on the table for second reading the ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
(Conditional Use Permit for Industrial Zoning Districts)
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Hearing or seeing no
one, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
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February 16, 1982
Public Hearing - Second Reading - Conditional Use Permit for Car Rental and
Diesel Car Repair - 7000 Wayzata Boulevard - Continued
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve
on second reading the amendment herein quoted by title. Upon a roll call vote,
the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES JOHNSON - YES MITCHELL - YES STOCKMAN - YES THORSEN - YES
Public Hearing - Second Reading - Conditional Use Permit for Service Station -
6980 Wayzata Bou evard
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to bring
on the table for second reading the ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
(Conditional Use Permit for Industrial Zoning Districts)
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Hearing or seeing no
one, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to approve
on second reading the amendment herein quoted by title. Upon a roll call vote,
the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES JOHNSON - YES MITCHELL - YES STOCKMAN - YES THORSEN - YES
Public Hearing - Second Reading - Conditional Use Permit for Truck Rental -
1 6980 ayzata ou evar
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to bring
on the table for second reading the ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
(Conditional Use Permit for Industrial Zoning Districts)
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Hearing or seeing no
one, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to approve
on second reading the amendment herein quoted by title. Upon a roll call vote,
the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES JOHNSON - YES MITCHELL - YES STOCKMAN - YES THORSEN - YES
*Letter from John Littleford, Breck School, Regarding Use of Natchez Avenue
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from John Littleford, Headmaster at Breck School, dated
January 21, 1982 regarding use of Natchez Avenue.
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*Letter from Mona Moede Regarding Resignation from Planning Commission
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from Mona Moede, dated February 3, 1982, regarding her resignatio
from the Planning Commission and authorize the Mayor to send a letter of acceptance.
*Letter from Lowell Benson Regarding Resignation from Open Space and Recreation
ommission
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from Lowell Benson, dated February 8, 1982, regarding his
resignation from the Open Space and Recreation Commission and authorize the
Mayor to send a letter of acceptance.
*Letter from Raymond Petersen Regarding Resignation from Open Space and Recreation
Commission
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from Raymond Petersen, dated February 11, 1982, regarding
his resignation from the Open Space and Recreation Commission and authorize the
Mayor to send a letter of acceptance.
*Letter from Brian Hart Regarding Liquor License Ownership for the Samurai
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from Brian Hart, Attorney for Hardwicke Companies Inc.,
dated February 2,'1982 and refer it to the City Attorney and advise the Samurai
of the need to apply for a new license for change in ownership.
*Call for Public Hearing - CDBG Year VIII Program - 3/16/82
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to call a
public hearing for consideration of the Year VIII Community Development Block
Grant Program for March 16, 1982.
*Call for Public Hearing - Medley Park Tax Increment Financing Plan - 3/16/82
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to call a
public hearing for consideration of the Medley Park Tax Increment Financing Plan
for March 16, 1982.
Highway 55 Signal Improvement Plan - Boone Avenue to Glenwood Avenue
Lowell Odland reviewed the preliminary plan for signal improvements for Highway 55.
Member Anderson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLAN FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO HIGHWAY 55
(BOONE AVENUE TO GLENWOOD AVENUE)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member
Mitchell and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof: Anderson, Johnson, Mitchell, Stockman and Thorsen, and the following
voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly
passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and her signature attested by the Deputy
City Clerk. See Resolution Book Page 233.
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Highway 55 Signal Improvement Plan - Boone Avenue to Glenwood Avenue - Continued
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to have
the staff hold an informational meeting on the preliminary plan for improvements
to Highway 55, including the closing of Kelly Drive, prior to the final resolution
coming before the Council.
Lowell Odland will provide a reduced copy of the schematic view of the preliminary
plan to the Council.
Council Members Johnson and Stockman, with Mayor Thorsen as a alternate
representative, will represent the Council at the informational meeting on the
preliminary plan of Highway 55.
*Maintenance Agreement with D. C. Hey Company for Copier in Public Safety
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to
authorize Deputy Director Mooney to sign the agreement with D. C. Hey Company
for the maintenance of the Sharp Copier in the Public Safety Department.
*Mid-size Pickup - Quotations
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to authorize
acceptance of the low quote from Suburban Chevrolet to furnish a mid-size pickup
for $7,112.29 from the Utility Fund. The quotes were as follows:
Suburban Chevrolet $7,112.29
Rosedale Chevrolet 7,172.00
Thurk Bros. Chevrolet 7,290.00
*Frost Bucket - Quotes
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to authorize
acceptance of the quote from Valley Equipment Company to furnish a frost bucket
for $1,725.00 from 1982 Capital Outlay. Valley Equipment Company is the only
supplier for the frost bucket.
*Tree Trimming - Quotes
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to authorize
acceptance of the low quote from Todd's Tree Service for trimming boulevard
trees for 1982 for $3,725.00. The quotes were as follows:
Todd's Tree Service $3,725.00
Tri-State Tree Service 4,240.00
Tim's Tree Service 5,260.00
*Pagers for Police Investigators - Quotes
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to authorize
acceptance of the quote from General Communications for the purchase of pagers
for four (4) N.E.C. Pagers for $1,260.00. The quotes were as follows:
General Communications $1,260.00 N.E.C. Pagers
General Communications 1,588.00 G. E. Pagers
Motorola, Inc. 1,421.00 Pageboy II
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*Printing of Spring Brochure - Quotes
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to authorize
acceptance of the low quote from Post Publishing for the printing of the Parks
and Recreation Spring Brochure for $1,344.00. The quotes were as follows:
Post Publishing $1,344.00
A. S. Industries, Inc. 1,495.00
Universal Marking Systems 1,644.00
*Carpet for Remodeled Area in City Hall - Quotes
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to authorize
acceptance of the low quote from Abbey Carpet Co. for the replacement of carpet
in the remodeled Gold Room/Finance Office area for $1,064.29 from the Building
Fund as part of the remodeling project. The quotes were as follows:
Abbey Carpet Co. $1,064.29
D. G. Morin Co. 1,074.00
January Budget Report
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the budget report for January, 1982.
*1982 Budget Adjustments
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve
the following budget adjustments:
Utility Fund
Increase Expenditures - Program 752 Sewage Disposal $188,900
Increase Expenditures - 754 Water Supply 71,100
$T6 —0, G 00
Increase Revenue - Charges $260,000
To cover increases from the Metro Waste Control and City of Minneapolis effective
January 1, 1982. Revenue rates adjusted by ordinance in January.
General Fund
Appropriation of $125 from Contingency to General Services to cover the cost of
a humidifier for the copier room needed due to effect of dry winter air on paper
supply which results in jamming of copier due to static in the paper.
Announcements of Meetings
Council Members Anderson and Johnson will meet with Jeff Sweet on February 24,
1982 at 3:30 PM in the Mayor and Council Office regarding team sports.
Council Member Stockman and Mayor Thorsen will meet with the Brookview Study
Committee on February 18, 1982 at 4:30 PM in the Valley Room regarding Brookview.
Council Members Mitchell and Johnson will interview prospective Commission
Members on February 17, 1982 at 4:30 PM in the Valley Room.
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Discussion of MnDOT Plan for I-394
The Council discussed the MnDOT plan for I-394, the meeting with Congressman
Frenzel, policy considerations, options available to the Council and how the
information should be distributed to the Community.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the I-394 subcommittee of Council Member Anderson and Mayor Thorsen to develop a
statement for Council review by March 2, 1982 which will be presented at the
public hearing on I-394.
Council Member Anderson and Mayor Thorsen will meet with Jeff Sweet on February
24, 1982 at 1:30 PM in the Mayor and Council Office regarding I-394.
1982 Workplan
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to adopt
the 1982 workplan.
*Call for Public Hearing - General Sheet Metal Industrial Revenue Bond
Application - 3/16/82
Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
Council Appointments
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to appoint
Jim Cooperman and Geraldine Wagenhals to the Building Board of Review for a
three year term.
Invitation from Hennepin County
The Mayor informed the Council that she had received an invitation from Hennepin
County to go to Edmondton, Canada and view the light rail system.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor to respectfully decline the invitation from Hennepin County to view
the light rail system.
Update on Manufactured Housing Bill
Council Member Anderson updated the Council on the Manufactured Housing Bill.
RESOLUTION RELATING TO A PROJECT UNDER
THE MUNICIPAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ACT;
CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was
seconded
by Member
Mitchell and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following
voted in
favor
thereof: Anderson, Johnson, Mitchell, Stockman and Thorsen,
and the
following
voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was
delcared
duly
passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and her signature attested by
the City
Clerk. See Resolution Book Pages 234-236.
Council Appointments
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to appoint
Jim Cooperman and Geraldine Wagenhals to the Building Board of Review for a
three year term.
Invitation from Hennepin County
The Mayor informed the Council that she had received an invitation from Hennepin
County to go to Edmondton, Canada and view the light rail system.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor to respectfully decline the invitation from Hennepin County to view
the light rail system.
Update on Manufactured Housing Bill
Council Member Anderson updated the Council on the Manufactured Housing Bill.
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Report of Meeting with Anderson Cadillac and Jim Lupient Oldsmobile Dealers of
Golden Valley
Council Member Stockman updated the Council on the meeting with Lupient Olds and
Anderson Cadillac regarding test driving of cars on residential streets. Lowell
Odland will relay to the companies what streets would be available for use by
the companies.
Adjournment
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to adjourn
the meeting at 9:10 PM.
RoseMary Th Mayor
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