10-19-82 City Council MinutesRegular Meeting
of the
City Council
October 19, 1982
o
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 October 19, 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 City Council Minutes - September 30, 1982
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to approve
the minutes of the Special City Council meeting of September 30, 1982, as submitted.
Approval of City Council Minutes - October 5, 1982
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve
the minutes of the City Council meeting of October 5, 1982, as amended:
Page 185: *Resolution Authorizing Acquisition for Laurel Avenue Right -of -Way -
add to title - "Between Xenia and MN&S Railroad Tracks"
Page 189: Public Hearing - First and Second Reading - Conditional Use Permit -
810 Rhode Island Avenue North - under conditions - number two - change
I-4 to I-1
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the agenda of October 19, 1982, as amended.
Addition of Item 3C: Petition Regarding Seeman Park
Addition of Item 3D: Letter from Hugh and Mary Norsted Regarding Seeman Park
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 (*).
*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to authorize
payment of the bills as submitted.
*Solicitor's License - Boy Scout Troop 475/Cub Scout Pack 475
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve
the solicitor's license for Boy Scout Troop 475/Cub Scout Pack 475.
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Regular Meeting of the City Council
October 19, 1982
Administrative Hearing - Dangerous Building at 3202 Kyle Avenue North
Jeff Sweet reviewed and distributed an inspection report from Lloyd Becker,
Director of Zoning and Inspections, indicating that all items had been completed
on the house except interior plumbing fixtures to be set, floor finishes in the
kitchen and bathroom, installation of carpet, portions of the exterior, sodding
and landscaping, and recommended that the Council receive the report and terminate
the administrative hearing because the project is substantially complete.
Gene Volk - He was present to answer 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. Hearing and seeing no
one, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the inspection report from Lloyd Becker, Director of Zoning and
Inspections, dated October 19, 1982, and terminate the administrative hearing.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the minutes received as follows:
Building Board of Review - October 4, 1982
Human Rights Commission - September 9, 1982
Informal Public Hearing - Seeman Park
Hal Younghans - Chair - Team Sports Facilities Subcommittee - reviewed the
history and recommendation of the subcommittee regarding Little League use of
Seeman Park and answered questions from the Council.
Chuck Corlett - Policy and Programming Superintendent - reviewed the proposed
building layout and answered questions from the Council.
Chuck Burmeister - Chair - Open Space and Recreation Commission - reviewed the
background and recommendation of the Commission and answered questions from the
Council.
Martha Micks and Rhoda Jaffee - Open Space and Recreation Commissioners -
presented a minority report opposing construction of the Seeman Park building.
Jeff Sweet reviewed the financing of the project.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Dan Grossman - 1126 Florida Avenue North - Petitioner - He had concerns regarding
multiple uses of the park, traffic, litter, parking and asked what is being done
to provide a permanent facility for Little League. At a previous meeting when
the park was being considered for use for one year, it was stated that the
parking lot would be upgraded and blacktopped, no parking signs would be
installed, the drainage problem would be corrected and bathroom facilities would
be provided. He questioned why the only improvements that were provided were
the placement of the signs.
Regular Meeting of the City Council October 19, 1982
Informal Public Hearing - Seeman Park - Continued
Norm Dilley - 1610 Quebec Avenue North - Little League Manager - He stated that
the Park is used by more than just Little League and neighbors, reviewed the
length of Little League season, funding, and facility use.
Chester Ornat - 1005 Hampshire Avenue North - He suggested that the park building
be built in the center of the park.
Robb Oberg - 1030 Idaho Avenue North - He had questions regarding when residents
will be able to use the building, who has keys to the building, and what are the
dimensions of the building.
Vicki Leba - 1111 Idaho Avenue North - She had concerns over children riding
their bikes in the area and asked when the residents will be able to use building.
Harold Larsen - 1105 Hampshire Avenue North - He had questions regarding the
placement of the storm sewer.
Diane Drumm - 6424 Knoll Street - She felt that there were not that many
children playing in the park.
Rhoda Jaffe - 420 Pennsylvania Avenue North - She had questions regarding what
other spaces in the City were possibly being considered for use as ballfields.
Jane Scofield - 1031 Idaho Avenue North - She stated there are more children in
the area now and asked that more programs be held in the park.
Staff will provide residents a copy of the report.
Public Hearing - General Plan of Development for Amendment to PUD #1-B -
Colonial Acres
James VanVugt - Proponent - was present to answer questions from the Council.
Herb Polachek - Planning Commissioner - stated that the Planning Commission
has recommended approval of the general plan of development.
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.
The Mayor
closed
the public hearing.
Staff was
asked to
report back to the City Council
at its November 3, 1982
meeting:
Outline
of options for the use of Seeman
Park, report regarding other
areas considered
for ballfield sites, report on storm
sewer drainage, building
schematic
with dimensions,
reasons for placement of
building, parking lot plan,
report on
reasons
for continued use of Seeman Park
and information regarding
previous
meetings
and improvements suggested.
Staff will provide residents a copy of the report.
Public Hearing - General Plan of Development for Amendment to PUD #1-B -
Colonial Acres
James VanVugt - Proponent - was present to answer questions from the Council.
Herb Polachek - Planning Commissioner - stated that the Planning Commission
has recommended approval of the general plan of development.
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.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
October 19, 1982
Public Hearing - General Plan of Development for Amendment to PUD #1-B
Colonial Acres - Continued
Member Anderson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION FOR ACCEPTANCE AND APPROVAL OF AMENDED PLAN FOR
PUD #1-B, COLONIAL ACRES
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 Pages 426-427.
Letter from E. A. Hallgren, Rotary Club of Golden Valley Regarding Contribution
Jeff Sweet reviewed the background regarding the contribution from the Rotary
Club and answered questions from the Council.
Chuck Corlett - Policy and Programming Superintendent - reviewed the needs for
the building, layout and location of a shelter at Brookview and answered questions.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from E. A. Hallgren, President, Rotary Club of Golden
Valley, dated October 7, 1982, regarding contribution and to amend the Park
Capital Improvements Program by reducing contributions by $1,500 and Balance
Forward by $1,500 to allow the project to proceed.
*Letter from David Latvaaho, Golden Valley Little League Regarding Funding of
Facility at 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,
Inc., dated October 8, 1982, regarding funding of facility at Seeman Park and
that it be considered as part of the informal public hearing.
Petition Regarding Seeman Park
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the petition, dated October 19, 1982, regarding Seeman Park.
Letter from Hugh and Mary Norsted Regarding Seeman Park
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from Hugh and Mary Norsted, dated October 18, 1982, regarding
Seeman Park.
*Call for Public Hearing - Utility Easement - 7980 Wynnwood Road - 11/16/82
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to call a
public hearing for a utility easement vacation for 7980 Wynnwood Road for
November 16, 1982.
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*Authorize the Issuance of Industrial Development Revenue Bonds - Graco
Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE AND ISSUANCE OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
REVENUE BONDS UNDER THE MINNESOTA MUNICIPAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ACT
TO FINANCE A PROJECT THEREUNDER, SECURED BY PAYMENTS TO BE RECEIVED
PURSUANT TO A LOAN AGREEMENT AND A PLEDGE AND ASSIGNMENT OF THE CITY'S
INTEREST IN THE LOAN AGREEMENT AND PAYMENTS THEREUNDER TO A TRUSTEE,
AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS
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 City
Clerk. See Resolution Book Pages 428-432.
*September Budget Report
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to review
the September Budget Report at the November 3, 1982 meeting.
Revisions to Industrial Revenue Bond Poli
Jeff Sweet reviewed the changes governing Industrial Revenue Bonds which must be
adopted to conform to the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982.
Member Anderson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL
DEVELOPMENT TAX-EXEMPT MORTGAGE FINANCING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
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 Page 433.
*Removal of Trees in Open Space Management Areas - Quotes
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the hiring of Twin Cities Tree Trust to perform cleanup and disposal of trees
and brush in Pennsylvania Woods, Bassett Creek, Briarwood Wildlife and Bird
Sanctuary and Rice Creek, as outlined in the October 14, 1982 memo from Tom Klatt,
Assistant Park Superintendent, to be paid from the Park Capital Improvement Fund -
Open Space Management.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the hiring of Twin Cities Tree Trust and on an hourly and daily rate on an "as
needed" basis to finish remaining cleanup in other wildlife areas, as outlined
in the October 14, 1982 memo from Tom Klat, Assistant Park Superintendent.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
Announcements of Meetings
October 19, 1982
Council Member Stockman and Mayor Thorsen will meet with the Brookview Study
Committee on November 4, 1982 at 4:30 PM at Brookview or on October 28, 1982 as
originally scheduled if the meeting can not be changed.
Appointment to Human Rights Commission
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to appoint
Ron Haskvitz to the Human Rights Commission with the term expiring March 1, 1984.
Adjournment
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to adjourn
the meeting at 9:15 PM.
Rosema �Thors�eayor /
ATTEST:
qJd y Nay, Deputy y Clerk
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