01-04-83 CC MinutesRegular Meeting
of the
City Council
January 4, 1983
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 January 4, 1983 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 - December 21, 1982
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve
the minutes of the City Council meeting of December 21, 1982 as submitted.
Approval of Agenda ,-
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the agenda of January 4, 1983 as amended:
Addition of Item 6E: Council Retreat Agenda
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 (*), except Item 1H:
• Designation of Depositories.
Set Time and Place of Agenda Closing
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to set
the Wednesday before the council meeting at 4:30 PM in the City Manager's Office
as the closing time and place for the agenda.
Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to reappoint
Council Member Anderson as Mayor Pro Tem for a period of one year.
*Designation of Official Publication
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to designate
the Golden Valley Post as the City's official newspaper.
Designation of Depositories
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to accept
the recommendation of the Director of Administrative Services and designate the
following as depositories for the City of Golden Valley: Golden Valley State
Bank; First Plymouth National Bank; Northwestern National Bank - North American
Office; Fidelity Bank and Trust Company; First National Bank of Saint Paul;
Midwest Federal Savings and Loan; Fifth Northwestern National Bank and Shelard
National Bank, subject to the depositories providing collateral as required by
Statute.
Regular fleeting of the City Council
Bills and Claims
January 4, 1983
• 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 #7940 to #7952 and #5416 to #5417. Mayor Thorsen
abstained from voting on license #7940 stating a potential conflict of interest.
Public Hearing - Second Reading - Rezoning to R-2 - 5525-5527 and 5535-5537
Lindsay Street
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to bring
on the table for second reading the ordinance amendment herein entitled:
&Rb1ni Rt.!C C-- W0. q
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE Z014ING CODE
(Two -Family R-2 Residential Zoning District)
5525-5527 and 5535-5537 Lindsay Street
Don Singer, Planning Commissioner, 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 Anderson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to approve
on second reading the ordinance amendnent 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 - Revisions to Zoning Code - Chapter 12,
nafinitinnc
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to bring
on the table for second reading the ordinance amendment herein entitled:
Orzl)/NAf4CE No. 5g5-
AN
g5AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
(Zoning Code Definitions)
Lowell Odland distributed and reviewed copies of the revised Chapter 12.
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 approve
on second reading the ordinance amendment herein quoted by title as amended:
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Regular fleeting of the City Council
January 4, 1983
Public Hearing - Second Reading - Revisions to Zoning Code - Chapter 12,
is
Definitions - Continued
Omit sections entitled: Boarding House; Lodging House, Rooming House; and Motel,
Tourist Court.
Change section heading entitled: Convalescent Nursing or Rest Home to Convalescent
Home (Extended Care) and add to the end of the sentance: usually of a temporary
duration.
Change section heading entitled: Elderly (Senior Citizen) Housing to Elderly
(Senior Citizen) and Handicapped Housing.
Change section heading entitled: School, Primary, Secondary, College or
University: to School (Primary, Secondary, College or University):
Under section heading entitled: Townhouse, change first line to read: ..housing
two (2)...
Public Hearing - Second Reading - Protection of Streets, Sidewalks and Alleys
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to bring
on the table for second reading the ordinance amendment herein entitled:
01?O NANt E No, 6�'t
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
(Protection of Streets, Sidewalks and Alleys)
• 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 Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
on second reading the ordinance amendment herein quoted by title.
Letter from Norm Backstrom Regarding Sidewalks on Winnetka
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from Norm Backstrom, dated December 27, 1982, regarding
sidewalks on Winnetka.
Letter from Donald Slater. Leaque of Minnesota Cities Reqardinq Leqislative
Policies
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from Donald Slater, League of Minnesota Cities, dated
December 6, 1982, regarding Legislative Policies and respond with the priorities
the Council had selected.
*Receive Feasibility Study - 83 SS 1 - 10th Avenue and Mendelssohn
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the feasibility study for 83 SS 1.
Regular fleeting of the City Council
January 4, 1983
*Call for Public Hearing - 83 SS 1 - 10th Avenue and Mendelssohn - 2/1/83
rlember Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
2ES6LO 1tN NC- �3-/
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
83 SS 1
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 1-2.
Announcements of Meetings
Council Members Anderson, Stockman and Flayor Thorsen will attend the Legislative
Breakfast on January 14, 1983 at 7:00 AM at the Maple Grove Fire Station on Hemlock.
Council Member Anderson and Mayor Thorsen will meet with Jeff Sweet on January
10, 1983 at 3:00 PM at the Brookview Golf Course regarding fiscal consultant
selection.
Council Flember Anderson and Flayor Thorsen will meet with Jeff Sweet on January
12, 1983 at 2:00 PM in the Manager's Conference Room to interview prospective
f i nanci al consultants.
• Council Appointments and Representation
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to make
the following appointments:
Legislative Liaison and Spokesperson Thorsen 1 year term
Legislative Liaison and Spokesperson Anderson 1 year term
Association of Metro
Hunicipalities
Thorsen
1
year
term
Association of Fletro
Municipalities
Flitchel1 Alternate
1
year
term
League of Minnesota
Cities
Johnson
1
year
term
League of Minnesota
Cities
Stockman Alternate
1
year
term
Assistant Weed Inspector Tom Klatt 1 year term
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the Flayor's reappointment of Ann Gallagher to the Civil Service Commission for a
three year term, expiring January 1, 1986.
The City Manager was asked to outline the previous and present duties of the
Civil Service Commission.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to appoint
• Council Hember Mitchell and Mayor Thorsen as a subcommittee to meet with the
Civil Service Commission.
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Regular fleeting of the City Council
Board and Commission Vacancies
January 4, 1983
• The Mayor reviewed the list of those who wish to be reappointed to various boards
and commissions. The Council will discuss the board and commission vacancies at
the February Council/Manager meeting.
The Council requested that the Golden Valley Post put a notice in the paper
stating the Council is now accepting applications from the public for openings
on various boards and commissions.
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Set Date for Board of Review
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to set flay
31, 1983 as the date for the annual Board of Review at 7:00 PM in the Council
Chambers.
Council Retreat Agenda
The City Council will meet on January 8, 1983 in the Public Safety Building from
8:00 AM to 1:00 PM to discuss the 1983 Project Activity Schedule.
Adjournment
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to adjourn
the meeting at 8:10 PM.
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