03-02-82 City Council MinutesRegular Meeting
of the
City Council
March 2, 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 March 2, 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 16, 1982
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve
the minutes of the City Council meeting of February 16, 1982, as submitted.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve
the agenda of March 2, 1982, as amended:
Addition of Item 6F: Format for Council Discussion of Display Ordinance on
March 16, 1982
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to approve
the items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*).
*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to authorize
payment of the bills as submitted.
*Licenses
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the issuance of licenses #7307 to #7386, except #7306 and #7317, which were
voided.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the minutes received as follows:
Planning Commission - February 22, 1982
Call for Public Hearing - Amendment to Valley Square Redevelopment Plan - 4/6/82
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to call a
public hearing for an amendment to the Valley Square Redevelopment Plan for
April 6, 1982.
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March 2, 1982
Call for Public Hearing - Revision to Zoning Ordinance - Chapter 11 - Institutional
Zoning District - 4/6/82
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to call a
public hearing for revisions of the Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 11, Institutional
Zoning District for April 6, 1982.
Minutes - Open Space and Recreation Commission - February 22, 1982
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the minutes of the Open Space and Recreation Commission dated February
22, 1982.
Recommendation for Brookview Pool and Golf Fees
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to approve
the recommended fees for the Brookview pool and golf course as listed below.
Brookview Pool:
Daily Admissions: Adult $1.00 Children $.75 (16 and under)
Season Passes: Individual - $12.00 Family - $24.00
Brookview Golf Course:
Green Fees - Regulation Course:
Cards: Patron Card
Senior Card
Junior Card
Honorary Patron
18 hole non -patron
18 hole patron
18 hole resident
18 hole outside tournament
9 hole non -patron
9 hole patron
9 hole resident
9 hole league (evening)
$35.00
10.00
10.00
50.00
Golf Carts: 18 hole
18 hole (weekday, before 10:00 AM,
except holidays)
9 hole
18 & 9 hole pull carts
Green Fees - Par 3 Course: Patron/Non-patron
Locker Rental: Daily $ 1.00
Season 25.00
$15.00
9.00
9.00
1.00
$3.50
$8.00
6.50
eliminated
8.50
6.00
5.50
eliminated
6.00
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Regular Meeting of the City Council
March 2, 1982
Public Hearing - General Plan Approval - North Wirth Parkway - PUD #33
Noting that she would abstain from discussion and voting on this issue, Mayor
Thorsen passed the gavel to Mayor Pro Tem Anderson stating a potential conflict
of interest with M. A. Mortenson.
Chester Yanick - M. A. Mortenson, Kenneth Graybow and Don Moll - Armstrong,
Torseth, Skold & Rydeen - Proponents - appeared before the City Council to
review the plan and answer questions from the Council.
The Mayor Pro Tem opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do
so were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Hearing and
seeing no one, the Mayor Pro Tem closed the public hearing.
Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its
adoption with the addition of a third condition: Review by Board of Review
prior to Council consideration of Use Permit:
RESOLUTION FOR ACCEPTANCE AND APPROVAL OF PLAN FOR
PUD #33 - NORTH WIRTH PARKWAY
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member
Stockman and upon a roll call vote being taken thereon, the following voted in
favor thereof: Anderson, Johnson, Mitchell and Stockman, and the following
abstained: 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 Pages
231-238.
Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat Approval - 2480 Winnetka Avenue North -
Teacher Addition
Council Member Stockman abstained from the discussion and voting on this issue,
stating a potential conflict of interest with Town Crier Restaurant.
Jeff Sweet stated that the proponent informed him that they would not be attending
the public hearing, and presented the Planning Commission recommendation against
approval.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Hearing and seeing no
one, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to deny
the request for the Preliminary Plat Approval for 2480 Winnetka Avenue North,
Teacher Addition for the following reasons:
1. Approval of said plat would create "land use and zoning discrepancies and
potential nonconformities".
2. Approval of plat would be contrary to the spirit and intent of both the City
Platting Ordinance and the City Zoning Ordinance.
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Public Item - Special Use Permit - H. I. Enterprises
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Hearing and seeing no
one, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to approve
the request for a Special Use Permit for H. I. Enterprises to construct and
operate a convenience food store/gasoline service station within a Commercial
Zoning District at 7901 and 7921 Wayzata Boulevard subject to the following
conditions:
1. That neither the Special Use Permit nor any building permit be issued until
the properties at 7901 and 7921 Wayzata Boulevard have been combined into
one parcel.
2. The existing residence at 7921 Wayzata Boulevard be removed within 90 days
of completion of construction of new facility.
3. If construction has not begun by November 15, 1982, the Special Use Permit
will expire.
Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES JOHNSON - YES MITCHELL - YES STOCKMAN - YES THORSEN - YES
Letter from Peter Enck, Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission Regarding Water
Resources Management Deve opment ui e
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from Peter Enck, Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission
Chair, dated February 21, 1982, regarding water resources management development
guide.
The Mayor gave an update on the status of the bill. Lowell Odland and Robert
Skare answered questions regarding the Joint Powers Commission.
Letter from David Thompson Regarding APA National Planning Conference
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from David Thompson, Planning Commission Chair, dated
February 10, 1982, regarding the APA National Planning Conference.
Dave Thompson - Chair - Planning Commission - was present to answer questions
from the Council regarding the National Planning conference.
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to request
that Jeff Sweet make a recommendation as to whether he feels that the APA
conference is worthy of a staff person going and report back to the City Council
at its March 16 meeting and that the Planning Commission Subcommittee meet with
the Chair of the Planning Commission to determine if there should be a represen-
tative from the planning staff or a council member at the conference.
*Letter
from Harry Hamman Regarding Extension of Plat Approval
MOVED by
Johnson, seconded by Mitchell
and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file
the letter from Harry Hamman,
dated February 24, 1982, regarding extension
of plat
approval and grant the request
from Harry Hamman extending the plat
approval
of the Hamman Addition to July
15, 1982.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
March 2, 1982
*Call for Public Hearing - Easement Vacation - Fredsalls Addition - 4/6/82
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to call
a public hearing for a easement vacation in Fredsalls Addition for April 6, 1982.
*Set on for First Reading - CATV Ordinance - 4/6/82
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to set on
for first reading the CATV Ordinance for April 6, 1982.
*MTC Waiting Shelter Recommendations
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the City Engineer to respond that no additional shelter sites are requested.
*Call for Feasibility Study - RSL 129 - Zealand, 23rd Avenue & West Bend Road
Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT ON IMPROVEMENT
RSL 129
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 239.
*Call for Public Hearing - General Plan Approval - Medley Park - PUD #30-B - 4/6/82
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to call a
public hearing for approval of the General Plan of Development for Medley Park
Townhouses, PUD #30-B for April 6, 1982.
*Sewer Repair - G. L. Contracting
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to approve
the hiring of G. L. Contracting for excavation work needed for emergency repair
work on the sanitary sewer located on Turner's Crossroad north of TH #12. The
estimated cost of the excavation is $1,200.
*Recall Public Hearing - H. I. Enterprises, Inc. Industrial Revenue Bonds and
Graco, Inc. Industrial Revenue Bonds -
Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION RECALLING THE PUBLIC HEARINGS
FOR INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BOND APPLICATIONS BY
GRACO, INC. AND H. I. ENTERPRISES, INC.
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*Recall Public Hearing - H. I. Enterprises, Inc. Industrial Revenue Bonds and
raco, Inc. Industrial Revenue Bonds - - Continued
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 City
Clerk. See Resolution Book Page 240.
*Dental Insurance for Dispatchers Unit
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor to enter into the agreement providing for formal adoption of the dental
insurance plan with Prudential Insurance Company for the Dispatchers Unit.
*Agreement with Urban Corps
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor to enter into the agreement with Urban Corps for employment of students
for the summer of 1982.
*Fitness Program for Office Employees
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the hiring of Health Fitness Consultants to conduct a exercise program for all
office employees for a period of 10 weeks. The cost of the program would be
funded from the Personnel Budget, 01-4310-110-10 for an amount of $250.00.
*Transfer from Contingency for Addition of 1/4 Time Accounting Clerk
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to authorize
a transfer of $3,785.00 from Salary Contingency, 01-4921-102-05 to the following
accounts: 01-4410-102-05 - $3,150.00; 01-4150-102-05 - $265.00; 01-4160-102-05 -
$370.00
*Quotes - Purchase of Softballs
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the purchase of 60 dozen red stitch, restricted flight softballs for the 1982
softball season from the lowest responsible quoter, Kokesh Athletic and Golf in
the amount of $2,391.00. The quotes were as follows:
Kokesh Athletic and Golf $2,391.00
General Sports 2,392.00
All Star Sports 2,460.00
*Quotes - Purchase of Deluge Gun
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the purchase of the Elkhart 8287 deluge gun and accessories from the lowest
responsible quoter, Minnesota Fire, Inc. in the amount of $2,459.30. The quotes
were as follows:
Minnesota Fire, Inc. $2,459.30 Elkhart 8287
Oswald Fire Hose 2,542.30 Stang Hydronics
Fire Watch, Inc. 3,024.98 Arrow Style 501
Regular Meeting of the City Council
Announcements of Meetings
March 2, 1982
Council Member Stockman and Mayor Thorsen will meet with the Brookview Study
Committee on March 4, 1982 at 4:30 PM in the Valley Room regarding Brookview.
Council Members Anderson and Mitchell will meet with Jeff Sweet and Dave Thompson
on March 8, 1982 at 4:00 PM in the Mayor and Council Office regarding the
Planning Conference.
The City Council will meet with the Community Center Solicitation Committee on
March 11, 1982 at 7:00 PM in the Valley Room regarding community center
solicitation.
Council Member Anderson and Mayor Thorsen will meet with Jeff Sweet on March 8,
1982 at 3:15 PM in the Mayor and Council Office regarding I-394.
Council Members Anderson and Johnson will meet with Jeff Sweet on March 9, 1982
at 3:30 PM in the Mayor and Council Office regarding team sports.
Commission Appointments
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to
approve the appointments to the following commissions for a three year term:
Planning Commission: Peggy Leppik, Gary Prazak
Human Rights Commission: Carole Epstein, Norma Garfin, Harry Karasov, Jay
Pearson, and Bernice Johnson
Open Space and Recreation Commission: Emilie Johnson, George Murad, and Hal
Younghans
Lloyd Tubman - was present and stated that she is interested in being appointed
to the Planning Commission when a position opens.
Liquor License Violation Guidelines
Robert Skare answered questions from the Council.
Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING LIQUOR LICENSE VIOLATION GUIDELINES
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member
Stockman 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 Pages 241-242.
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March 2, 1982
I-394 Subcommittee Report
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to adopt
the position statement on I-394 and authorize the mailing of the letter to the
residents.
Member Stockman introduced and read the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION OPPOSING PLANS FOR PROPOSED I-394
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member
Johnson 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 Pages 243-244.
Team Sports Subcommittee Report
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to receive,
file and implement the recommendations of the Council Subcommittee on Team
Sports Facilities and bring to the Council, at the March 16 meeting, a list of
proposed members for the committee.
Format for Council Discussion of Display Ordinance on 3/16/82
The Council discussed the format for the meeting of March 16, 1982 regarding the
display ordinance.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to set
the time for the discussion of the display ordinance at 6:45 PM on March 16, and
that the Council will take no public input for this discussion on the item.
Adjournment
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to adjourn
the meeting at 9:10 PM.
Rosemary Th , ayor
ATTEST:
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Jofdy Mal&, Deputy Cioty Clerk
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