07-20-82 City Council MinutesRegular Meeting
of the
City Council
July 20, 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 July 20, 1982 at 6:30 PM.
The following members were present: Anderson, Johnson, Stockman and Thorsen and
the following were absent: Mitchell. Also present were: City Manager, Jeff
Sweet; City Engineer, Lowell Odland; City Attorney, Robert Skare; and Deputy City
Clerk, Judy Nally.
Approval of Minutes - July 6, 1982
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the minutes of the City Council meeting of July 6, 1982, as submitted.
Approval of Minutes - July 13, 1982
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve
the minutes of the City Council Executive Session of July 13, 1982, as submitted.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve
the agenda of July 20, 1982, as amended:
Addition of Item 5E: Set Valley Square Public Hearing Date
Addition of Item 6C: National League of Cities Convention
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*).
*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
payment of the bills as submitted.
*Licenses
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the issuance of licenses #7752 to #7754; heating licenses #5390 to #5392 and
refrigeration license #5393.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the minutes received as follows:
Planning
Commission
- July
12, 1982
Bassett
Creek Flood
Control
Commission - June 17, 1982
1-32 Regular Meeting of the City Council July 20, 1982
*Approve Form of Summary for Ordinance Amendments to the Commercial Zoning
District
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the publication of the Commercial Zoning Districts in summary form as submitted.
Informal Public Hearing - 1982 Sidewalk Construction
Lowell Odland reviewed the sidewalk contruction project for the north side of
Laurel Avenue from Winnetka Avenue South to Rhode Island Avenue South.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Mrs. E. W. Schack - 515 Winnetka Avenue South - She is not in favor of the project.
Joan Carlsen - 521 Sumter Avenue South - She is not in favor of the project.
Julie Kaplan - 520 Sumter Avenue South - She is not in favor of the project.
Larry Carlsen - 521 Sumter Avenue South - He is not in favor of the project.
Stafford Kaplan - 520 Sumter Avenue South - He is not in favor of the project.
Norton Gray - 7700 Laurel Avenue - He is not in favor of the project.
Roger Hammer - 3900 Glenwood Avenue - He had questions regarding what type of
walkway is provided at the present time.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to delete
from the 1982 sidewalk program construction of the segment on the north side of
Laurel Avenue from Winnetka Avenue South to Rhode Island Avenue South.
Lowell Odland reviewed the sidewalk construction project for the east side of
Douglas Drive from Sandburg Road to Duluth Street.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Eilnor Snodgrass - 2010 Douglas Drive - She is not in favor of the project.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously approve
the segment in the 1982 sidewalk program on the east side of Douglas Drive from
Sandburg Road to Duluth Street and order in the construction.
Lowell Odland reviewed the sidewalk construction project for the north side of
Glenwood Avenue from Parkview Terrace to Wirth Parkway.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Roger Hammer - 3900 Glenwood Avenue - He is in favor of the project.
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Informal Public Hearinq - 1982 Sidewalk Construction - Continued
Petrenna Lowtnian - 21 Turners Crossroad South - She is in favor of the project.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Jeff Sweet stated that he had received a call from Joyce Orbuch, 3920 Glenwood
Avenue, she stated she was not opposed to the sidewalk but she is requesting
that the hedge be relocated at the city's expense and that the city follow-up to
make sure the hedge survives.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve
the segment in the 1982 sidewalk program on the north side of Glenwood Avenue
from Parkview Terrace to Wirth Parkway and order in the construction.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to adjust
the Capital Improvement Program in 1982 Public Works Reserve Fund in the amount
of $40,000 for the Sidewalk Program and reduce the balance forward accordingly.
Informal Public Hearing - Appeal of Board of Zoning Appeals Denial - A. J.
Poppelaars
Mahlon Swedberg - Board of Zoning Appeals Commissioner - presented the Board of
Zoning Appeals's recommendation for denial of a request for a variance at 2445
Winnetka Avenue North and answered questions from the Council.
Lloyd Becker - Zoning and Inspection Supervisor - reviewed the history of the
project and answered questions from the Council.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
A. J. Poppelaars - Proponent - reviewed the project and answered questions from
the Council.
Orlyn Zibley - 2480 Valders Avenue - He is not in favor of the project.
Carl Hoffstedt - 2450 Valders Avenue - He is not in favor of the project.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to affirm
the findings and the decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals and find that
there is no basis of hardship as required by city ordinance and by state law.
Public Hearing - First Reading - Ordinance Repealing Non -Profit Exemption for
Amusement Licenses
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to bring
on the table for first reading the ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
(Licensing of Amusements)
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.
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July 20, 1982
Public Hearing - First Reading - Ordinance Repealing Non -Profit Exemption for
Amusement Licenses - Continue
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
on first reading the ordinance amendment herein quoted by title.
Public Hearing - Second Reading - Conditional Use Permit - 735 Colorado Avenue
outh
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 District)
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 Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
on second reading the ordinance amendment herein quoted by title. Upon a roll
call vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES JOHNSON - YES STOCKMAN - YES THORSEN - YES
Public Hearing - Second Reading - Amendments to the Dog Control Ordinance
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 CITY CODE
(Dog Control)
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.
Jeff Sweet requested that the Ordinance not take effect until September 1, 1982.
Council Members Stockman and Johnson questioned whether or not an exemption of
the license fees could be provided for residents who have guide dogs.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to continue
the item to the August 3, 1982 meeting to give the Attorney an opportunity to
research the question regarding the waiving of the fee for residents with guide
dogs.
Public Hearing - Industrial Revenue Bond Application - Kraus -Anderson
Jeff Sweet stated that the staff is recommending that the Council deny the
application by Kraus -Anderson for industrial revenue bond financing because of
their withdrawal of interest in the Busch project.
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.
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Public Hearing - Industrial Revenue Bond Application - Kraus -Anderson - Continued
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to deny
the industrial revenue bond application submitted by Kraus -Anderson.
Public Hearing - General Plan Approval - PUD #35 - Busch Site Office/Warehouse
Jeff Sweet stated that the owner of the property, Robert Busch, has requested
that the Council withdraw from consideration the application for General Plan
Approval of PUD #35.
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 Stockman and motion carried unanimously to honor
the request of Robert Busch to withdraw consideration of the application for
General Plan Approval of PUD #35. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES JOHNSON - YES STOCKMAN - YES THORSEN - YES
Public Hearinq - Street Vacation - Busch Street
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from David Latvaaho, President, Golden Valley Little League,
dated July 12, 1982, regarding use of Seeman Park.
Jeff Sweet reviewed the request of the Little League for facilities at Seeman
Park.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously that the
Council postpone the informal public hearing set for August 3 for the Seeman
Park neighborhood until further and more complete information on the specific
proposal as to use is available.
*Extend Approval of the Hamman Addition Plat
MOVED by
Jeff Sweet stated that staff is recommending that the Council deny the
request
motion carried unanimously to extend
for vacation of Busch Street at this time, because until
the property
is
January 1, 1983.
developed there are single family homes on Busch Street which
will not
abut a
public street if the right-of-way is vacated.
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 Stockman and motion carried
unanimously
to deny
the request to vacate Busch Street.
Letter from David Latvaaho Regarding Golden Valley Little
League Use of Seeman
Park
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from David Latvaaho, President, Golden Valley Little League,
dated July 12, 1982, regarding use of Seeman Park.
Jeff Sweet reviewed the request of the Little League for facilities at Seeman
Park.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously that the
Council postpone the informal public hearing set for August 3 for the Seeman
Park neighborhood until further and more complete information on the specific
proposal as to use is available.
*Extend Approval of the Hamman Addition Plat
MOVED by
Johnson,
seconded by Anderson and
motion carried unanimously to extend
the plat
approval
of the Hamman Addition to
January 1, 1983.
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*Authorization to Sign Easement - PUD #30-B - Medley Park
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor and Manager to sign the cross easement for driveway purposes for PUD
#30-B.
*Authorization to Sign Use Permit - PUD #30-B - Medley Park
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor and Manager to sign the use permit for PUD #30-B.
*Utility Appropriation to Utility Fund
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the following transfers: Increase Capital Outlay, 21-4540-750-82 - $6,825;
Increase Sales or Loss of Assets - $1,895; and Appropriation from Utility Fund
Balance - $4,930.
*1982 Revenue Sharing Budget Adjustments
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the following adjustments in the 1982 Revenue Sharing Budget:
Delete: Park Office Equipment $ 2,825
Park Maintenance Equipment 20,000
$22,-R5
Add: Fire Deluge Nozzle $ 2,450
Fire Department Monitors 975
Fire Department Pickup 9,500
Police Videotape System 3,200
Police Administrative Car 6,700
$22,825
*Set Hearing Date for Amendment to CDBG Program - 8/17/82
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to set a
public hearing on an amendment to the City of Golden Valley Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) Program to provide additional CDBG funds for the Medley Park
Townhouses Project.
*Quotes - Football/Soccer Goals at Sandburg Junior High
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the purchase of football/soccer goals for Sandburg Junior High, from the lowest
responsible bidders, FBSC-300 for $84 from Earl F. Anderson; SGP -735 for $2,118
and FBSC-300 for $905 from Kokesh from the Sandburg Construction Program of the
Capital Improvement Budget, 93-773-4220. The quotes were as follows:
FBSC-300
SGP -735
FBSC-300
Sleeves
Goals
Goals
Minnesota Playground, Inc.
$127.00
$2,154.60
$1,029.30
Kokesh
Athletic & Gold Supplies
215.00
2,118.00
905.00
General
Sports Athletic Equipment
190.00
2,788.00
1,225.00
Earl F.
Anderson & Associates
84.00
2,242.00
1,014.00
Gopher
Athletic
124.04
2,478.00
1,124.00
Regular Meeting of the City Council
July 20, 198237
*Resolution Adopting Changes in the Employee Handbook
Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION ADOPTING CHANGES IN THE
CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member
Anderson and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof: Anderson, Johnson, Stockman and Thorsen, and the following were
absent: Mitchell, 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
366-367.
Approval of Settlement with Animal Humane Society
Jeff Sweet stated that staff would recommend the Council consider settling the
Animal Humane Society case.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Attorney to settle the lawsuit between the City of Golden Valley and the
Animal Humane Society for an amount of $64,225.29 and to authorize the Mayor and
Manager to execute and sign all necessary documents.
Golf Course Budget Adjustments
Jeff Sweet reviewed the budget adjustments for the golf course, updated the
Council on the status of the Brookview Study Committee and answered questions
from the Council.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the following adjustments in the Brookview Budget:
Delete: Revenue
$42,950
Delete: Expenditures
Golf Operations
$20,579
Course Maintenance
5,485
Pro -Shop
4,250
Grill
7,278
Driving Range
2,000
Community Center Building
1,500
Par 3 Maintenance
3,215
$44,30T
Set Valley Square Public Hearing Date
Jeff Sweet requested that the Council set a hearing date regarding the Valley
Square report. The Council will set the hearing date at the August 3, 1982
council meeting.
Announcements of Meetings
Council Member Stockman and Mayor Thorsen will meet with the Brookview Study
Committee on July 22, 1982 at 4:30 PM at Brookview.
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*City Manager's Salary
July 20, 1982
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to continue
the City Manager's salary at the rate set January 1, 1982.
National League of Cities Convention
Council Member Anderson requested that Council investigate the conference and
schools available to the Council as she may be attending the National League of
Cities convention and wanted to see what other possibilities are available.
Adjournment
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to adjourn
the meeting at 9:15 PM.
ATTEST:
J dy Nal , Deputy Ci it Clerk
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