02-15-83 CC MinutesRegular fleeting
of the
City Council
February 15, 1983
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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 15, 1983 at 6:30 PM.
The following members were present: Anderson, Johnson, Mitchell, and Thorsen,
and the following member was absent: Stockman. Also present were: City Manager,
Jeff Sweet; City Engineer, Lowell Odland; Assistant City Attorney, Allen Barnard;
and Deputy City Clerk, Judy Nally.
Approval of Minutes - February 1, 1983
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the minutes of the City Council meeting of February 1, 1983 as submitted.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by flitche.11 and motion carried unanimously to approve
the agenda of February 15, 1983 as amended:
Addition of Item 5F: Change March Council/Manager fleeting Date
Addition of Item 6C: Governor's Proposed Budget Formula
Addition of Item 6D: Golden Valley Black History Month Project
Addition of Item 6E: Appointment of Council Salary Subcommittee
0 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 #7977 to #7982 and #5420 to #5432, voiding #5431.
*Searchlight License - MGH Liquor
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to approve
the license for a searchlight for MGM Liquor for February 18 and 19 from 6:00 to
10:00 PM.
*Searchlight License - Golden Valley Liquor Warehouse
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to approve
the license for a searchlight for Golden Valley Liquor Warehouse for February 18
and 19 from 6:00 to 10:00 P11.
Reguar Meeting of the City Council
February 15, 1983
Solicitor's License - Storer Cable Communications
• Mary Adams, Community Relations Representative and Christopher Wegener, Sales
Manager; Storer Cable Communications were present to update the Council on the
installation of cable service in Golden Valley and answer questions from the
Council.
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the solicitor's license for Storer Cable Communications.
*Council/Manager Minutes - October 12, November 9, December 14, 1982, January 10,
and February 8, 1983
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and notion carried unanimously to approve
the minutes of the Council/Manager meetings of October 12, November 9, December
14, 1982, January 10, and February 8, 1983 as submitted.
*11i nutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and notion carried unanimously to receive
and file the minutes received as follows:
Board of Zoning Appeals - February 8, 1983
Human Rights Commission - Annual Report on Dover Hill and Scattered Site Housing
Review
• Jay Pearson, Hunan Rights Commissioner, reviewed the Dover Hill and Scattered
Site Housing Review and answered questions from the Council. Linda Ward,
Director of Social Services, was present to answer questions from the Council.
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MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Mitchell and notion carried unanimously to receive
and file the Annual Report on Dover Hill and the Scattered Site Housing Review;
request that the Mayor send a letter of appreciation to the Human Rights
Commission for their work on the reports; request a written response from the
management of Canadian Financial Housing Corporation and request a response from
the City staff on related recommendations on the reports.
A subcommittee of the Council and Human Rights Commission will meet to review
the Dover Hill Management Plan.
Public Safety Awards
Glen Olson, Director of Public Safety introduced Erling Rockney, Director of
Human Services and Russ Melton, Safety Director from Pako Corporation, who
sponsors the awards.
Bob Hennessey, Fire Chief, presented the award to fir. Bob Harenza for Firefighter
of the Year, 1982.
Dean tlooney, Deputy Director, presented the award to Hr. Dwight Wells for Police
Officer of the Year, 1982.
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Regular Meeting of the City Council
February 15, 1983
Public Hearing - Preliminary Design Plan Approval - PUD #40 - Ewald Way
• Mayor Thorsen abstained from the discussion and voting on this issue, stating a
potential conflict of interest.
Jon Monson, Monson/Deland Architects, Inc, was present to review the project and
answer questions from the Council.
Dave Thompson, Planning Commissioner, stated that the Planning Commission
recommended approval of the preliminary design plan and answered 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.
Claire Hickey, 1631 Xerxes Avenue Porth, she had questions regarding the
available parking at the project.
The Mayor Pro Tem closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried to approve the
preliminary design plan for PUD #40, subject to the following conditions:
1. Placement of the six (6) foot utility and drainage easement required by the
City Subdivision Regulations on the south property line to the north of the
10 foot existing driveway easement.
2. Submission of Homeowners Association Agreements and Bylaws, easements and
• any appropriate deed restrictions or covenants with the General Plan of
Development as required by the PUD Ordinance and approval of these documents
by the City Attorney prior to City Council approval of the General Plan of
Development for PUD #40.
3. Posting of fire lanes along the entire length of the drive to restrict
parking to the designated parking spaces off the drive and to prohibit
parking along the drive.
4. Provision for handicapped accessibility to individual units to mean curb cuts
and entry door of adequate size for handicapped.
5. Separation of sewer and water service to each individual unit, separation of
interior plumbing for individual units and provision of one lawn faucet
(hosebib) for each unit.
6. Provision of roughed in connections for washer and dryer facilities if actual
equipment is not furnished in each unit.
7. Provision of individual cold air returns for heating systems.
8. Extension of firewall in accordance with building code standards to the
roof line between units with no penetration.
9. Provision of integral outside combusion air for optional fireplaces.
10. Conformance of signage with the City of Golden Valley Sign Regulations and
approval of the Building Inspector.
Mayor Thorsen had abstained from the discussion and voting on this issue.
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Regular Meeting of the City Council
February 15, 1983
Public Hearing - Second Reading - Christmas Tree License Ordinance Amendment
• MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to bring
on the table for second reading the ordinance amendment herein entitled:
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AN OORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
(License Required for Sale of Christmas Trees)
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 Johnson and notion carried unanimously to approve
on second reading the ordinance amendment herein quoted by title.
*Letter from Barbara Grove Regarding Withdrawal of Request for Rezoning of 4955
Westbend Road
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and notion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from Barbara Grove, dated February 8, 1983, regarding
withdrawal of request for rezoning of 4955 Westbend Road.
Pavement Management System
Lowell Odland answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and notion carried unanimously to authorize
. the Mayor and Manager to enter into a contract (after final review by the Council)
with Midwest Pavement Management, Inc. for the work outlined in their proposal
dated January, 1983 and reduce the 1983 transfer from the General Fund to the
Public Works Reserve and increase Division 36, Engineering by $12,000 to cover
the cost of the program.
*South Wirth Parkway Right -of -Way
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and notion carried unanimously to request
MnDOT to turn back the frontage road and adjoining right-of-way on the south
side of TH 55 from Meadow Lane to France Avenue for roadway and utility purposes.
*Call for Public Hearing - CDBG, Year IX - 3/15/83
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to call a
public hearing to consider uses of Year IX CDBG funds and reprogramming of Year
VI CDBG funds for March 15, 1983.
Parking Ban on Meadow Lane
Mayor Thorsen abstained from the discussion and voting on this item, stating a
potential conflict of interest.
Tom Hanten, 4100 Olson Memorial Highway, he requested that residents be allowed
to park on Meadow Lane on weekends.
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Regular Meeting of the City Council
P arkinq Ban on Meadow Lane - Continued
February 15, 1983
• Member Mitchell introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption, as
amended: (No parking anytime, east side of Meadow Lane, between TH 55 and
Sunnyridge Lane and no parking Monday through Friday, west side of Meadow Lane,
from TH 55 to Sunnyridge Lane)
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RESOLUTION RESTRICTING PARKING ON MEADOW LANE
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 and Mitchell, and the following abstained: Thorsen,
and the following were absent: Stockman, 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 36.
*Rental Rehabilitation Loan Proqram
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TO IMPLEMENT THE
RENTAL REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM WITHIN THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY
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 and Thorsen, and the following were
• absent: Stockman, 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 37.
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*Public Financial Systems Contract
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and notion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor and Hanager to sign the financial services contract with Public
Financial Systems for fiscal management and debt issuance services.
*January Budget Report
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the budget report for January, 1983.
*Bullseye Contract
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor and Manager to sign the agreement with Bullseye Golf Center, Inc.
*Quotes - Printing of Spring Brochure
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the printing of the 16 page spring brochure from the lowest responsible bidder,
A. S. Industries, Inc. (A.S.I.) for $2,250.00. The quotes were as follows:
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Regular Meeting of the City Council
*Quotes - Printing of Spring Brochure - Continued
12 page
A. S. Industries, Inc. (A.S.I.) $1,850.00
Twin City Litho 1,875.00
Post Publishing Co. 1,896.00
Perfection Graphics 2,475.00
Twin Communications 3,690.00
*Quotes - Tree Trimming
February 15, 1983
16 page
$2,250.00
2,330.00
2,412.00
3,300.00
4,876.00
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the trimming of boulevard trees for 1983 from the lowest responsible bidder,
Todd's Tree Service for $3,860.00. The quotes were as follows:
Todd's Tree Service $3,860
Tim's Tree Service 3,915
Tri-State Tree Service 4,130
*Quotes - Used Cars
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to purchase
two vehicles to be used by the police investigators from Jim Lupient Oldsmobile
for $11,600.00. The price from Jim Lupient Oldsmobile is less then the negotiated
contract price.
*Adoption of the 1983 Project Activity Schedule
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to adopt
the 1983 Project Activity Schedule as submitted.
Change March Council/tlanager Meeting Date
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried to change the next
Council/Manager Meeting date to P1arch 9, 1983 at 4:00 PM.
Announcements of Meetings
Council Member Anderson and Mayor Thorsen will attend a seminar sponsored by the
Citizen League on local government aid on February 22, 1983 at 4:00 PM at the
Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church.
The City Council and Planning Commission will hold a joint meeting on February
28, 1983 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers.
Board and Commission Appointments
Mayor Thorsen reviewed the vacancies on the boards and commissions.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to request
the Mayor to send letters to the commissioners being reappointed and the new
appointees requesting that they attend the March 1 council meeting.
• Governor's Proposed Budget Formula
Council Member Anderson reviewed the Governor's proposed budget formula.
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Regular Meeting of the City Council February 15, 1983
Golden Valley Black History Month Project
Council Member Mitchell updated the Council on the remaining programs to be held
during the month of February.
Appointment of Council Salary Subcommittee
Council Members Anderson and Mitchell will be meeting to discuss council salaries
prior to the May 2 Council meeting.
Adjournment
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to adjourn
the meeting at 9:00 PM.
Rosem ry Thor._:, r
ATTEST:
"y, ty Clerk
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