03-15-83 CC MinutesRegular Meeting
of the
City Council
March 15, 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 March 15, 1983 at 6:30 PM.
The following members were present: Anderson, Johnson, Stockman and Thorsen,
and the following was 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 - March 1, 1983
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve
the minutes of the City Council meeting of March 1, 1983 as amended:
*Resolution Authorizing Acquisition of Easement - 83 SS 1 - add "Westview
Business Center" after item heading.
Board and Commission Appointments - eighth paragraph - change Anderson to
Stockman.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the agenda of March 15, 1983 as amended:
Addition of Item 3E: Letter from James Redmond Regarding Valley Wood Circle
Redesign
Addition of Item 6C: Report of LMC Board Meeting Action
Addition of Item 6D: Update on Commission Recognition Dinner
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.
*Claim from Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Taylor
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the claim from Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Taylor.
*Licenses
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the issuance of licenses #8060 to #8187 and #5445 to #5453 voiding #8184.
Council Member Stockman abstained from voting on license #8186 stating a potential
• conflict of interest.
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*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
March 15, 1983
• MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the minutes received as follows:
Planning Commission - February 28, 1983
Open Space and Recreation Commission - February 28, 1983
Public Hearing - CDBG Year IX Program
Gary Prazak, Planning Commissioner, reviewed the CDBG program funding 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. Hearing and seeing no
one, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
rES0i-UTj0M NO. �3-jq
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE YEAR IX COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM AND AMENDING THE CDBG PROGRAM
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, Stockman and Thorsen, and the following was 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 Page
Informal Public Hearing - Valley Wood Circle Redesign
Jeff Sweet reviewed background information on the redesign. Lowell Odland
reviewed the redesign and answered questions.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
James Fiorentino, 5630 Woodstock Avenue, he is in favor but feels the access
should be for emergency vehicles only.
Linda Kadue, 511 Valley Wood Circle, she is opposed, she stated the problem is
wi th the i ncomi ng traffic and feels that the access at Yosemi to Avenue woul d
only be moving the problem.
Thad Grzesiak, 525 Yosemite Avenue North, he is opposed, but suggested a no
right hand turn frau 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM only sign be installed.
Barbara Gurovi tsch, 501 Valley Wood Circle, she is opposed, she has concerns
over children going to the park and suggested that sidewalks be installed.
Bob Sarno, 4205 Forrest Lake Drive, he is concerned over the speed and suggested
that a bridge be constructed over the railroad tracks.
Clyde McCarty, 424 Yosemite Avenue North, he is opposed, but feels that the
striping that was done is working.
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Informal Public Hearing - Valley Wood Circle Redesign - Continued
0 Jim Redmond, 5850 Loring Lane, he is opposed.
Joan Peters, 5605 Woodstock Avenue, she is opposed, and feels the traffic will
be forced on other streets.
Genevieve Ostreich, 5801 Olson Memorial Highway, she is opposed.
Louis Domi an, 5830 Loring Lane, he is opposed, and is concered over public
safety access.
John Thompson, 521 Valley Wood Circle, he had questions regarding the timing of
the change to the access.
Irene Steinbrueck, 5546 Loring Lane, she is opposed.
George Braun, 520 Yosemite Avenue North, he is opposed.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Council Member Stockman stated he received a call from Karl Axelsen, 5717
Woodstock Avenue, he is opposed to the design.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to reject
the proposal by MnDOT and make no change to the access road.
• *Letter from Carole Epstein, Human Rights Commission, Regarding Resignation
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from Carole Epstein, dated February 20, 1983 regarding
resignation from the Human Rights Commission and authorize the Mayor to send a
letter of appreciation.
Letter from Bor-Son Requesting Temporary Trailer for Medley Park
Jeff Sweet reviewed the request from Bor-Son for a temporary trailer at Medley
Park and answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the placement of a temporary trailer at the Medley Park construction site until
August 1, 1983 subject to the following conditions:
1. The trailer be connected to existing sewer and water.
2. The temporary sidewalk or ramp be accessible and available to any potential
handicapped persons interested in the project.
Letter from Hoben Requesting Extension of Industrial Revenue Bond Approval
Robert Skare stated that final documentation for the bond is subject to review
and answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to amend
paragraph 4(a) of the Memorandum of Agreement to extend the deadline to October
12, 1983.
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*Letter from Donna Zitur Requesting Extension of Deadline for PUD Permit - PUD
Lakeview errace
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to approve
a 90 day extension to May 2, 1983 for signature of the PUD 'Permit for PUD #36,
Lakeview Terrace.
Letter from James Redmond Regarding Valley Wood Circle Redesign
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from James Redmond, dated March 11, 1983, regarding Valley
Wood Circle redesign and consider it at the time of the public hearing.
*Call for Public Hearing Ordinance Amendment - Building Board of Review -
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MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to call a
public hearing to consider a revi sion to the City Code regardi ng the Buil di ng
Board of Review for April 5, 1983.
*Call for Public Hearing General Plan Approval - PUD #39 - Golden Valley
Surgical Center - 4/5/83
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to call a
public hearing to consider approval of the General Plan for PUD #39, Golden
Valley Surgical Center for April 5, 1983.
• *Call for Public Hearing - General Plan Approval - PUD #40 - Ewal d Place -
4/5/83
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to call a
public hearing to consider approval of the General Plan for PUD #49, Ewald Place
for April 5, 1983.
*Pavement Management Contract
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor to enter into a contract with Midwest Pavement Management, Inc. for
development of a pavement management system as outlined in their contract.
*82 SI 15 - Laurel Avenue, Pennsylvania Avenue South to Louisiana Avenue South
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
l2ES0L0r'►GAJ NO. S6-15
RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT ON IMPROVEMENT
82 SI 15
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 was 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 Page
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*83 SI 5 - Boone Avenue, TH 12 to Betty Crocker Drive
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT ON IMPROVEMENT
83 SI 5
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 was 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 Page
*83 CW 1 Miscellaneous Concrete Walk
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to receive
the report on the concrete walk program and call for an informal public hearing
for April 5, 1983.
*Building Humidi fer
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
Yale, Inc. to add humidification to the Civic Center and to expend $4,932 from
the Building Fund to cover the cost.
*Golden Valley Fire Department Relief Association and Pension Fund Statenent
• MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the Golden Valley Fire Department Relief Association Pension Fund
Statement.
*Authorization to Hire Carpenter
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to hire
John Kramer & Sons, Inc. to do required small carpentry projects for the City on
a yearly basis for an hourly rate of between $17.00 to $22.00.
*Authorization to Hire Braun Engineering and Testing
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to hire
Braun Engineering and Testing to do the soil borings and analysis for the
following projects: 82 SI 15 for $2,800; 83 SI 5 for $2,600 and 83 SR 1 for
$700.
Preliminary December General Fund Report
Jeff Sweet reviewed the preliminary December General Fund Report and answered
questions from the Council.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the Preliminary December General Fund Report.
• The staff was asked to provide the Council with a list of the various funds,
and amounts of state and federal cuts.
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*February Budget Report
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the February Budget Report.
*Replacement for Mower Deck - Quotes
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to purchase
a replacement mower deck for the Groundsmaster from the lowest responsible bidder,
Supplies 7 Hi Enterprises, Inc. for $1,949.00. The quotes were as follows:
Supplies 7 Hi Enterprises, Inc. $1,949.00
Wayzata Lawn Mower Shop 1,975.00
Minnesota Toro 1,990.00
*Replacement of Leaf Blower for Tractor - Quotes
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to purchase
a leaf blower for the tractor from the lowest responsible bidder, R. L. Goul d
for $1,895.00. The quotes were as follows:
R. L. Gould $1,895.00
Minnesota Toro 2,150.00
*Purchase of Rescue Tool - Quotes
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to purchase
• a Hurst rescue tool from the lowest responsible bidder, Metropolitan Fire
Equipment for $6,940.00. The quotes were as follows:
Metropolitan Fire Equipment $6,940.00
Tom Johnson Distributors 7,196.00
*Purchase of Bunker Pants and Boots - Quotes
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to purchase
10 pair of bunker pants and boots from the lowest responsible bidders, Conway
Fire and Safety for bunker boots for $500.00 and Minnesota Fire, Inc. for bunker
pants for $1,066.00. The quotes were as follows:
Conway Fire and Safety
Mid Central Fire, Inc.
Weber Troseth Company
Minnesota Fire, Inc. @
Weber Troseth Company
Conway Fire and Safety
@ $50.00/pair $500.00
@ $55.00/pair 550.00
@ $66.24/pair 662.40
$106.60/pai r $1,066.00
@ $112.91 /pair 1,129.10
@ $116.00/pair 1,160.00
*Contract with TKDA and Associates for Architectural Services
bunker boots
bunker pants
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor and Manager to enter into a contract with TKDA and Associates for
architectural services as outlined in their contract.
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*City Agreement with HRA for Reimbursement of Costs for City Financial Advisor
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
40 the Mayor and Manager to enter into an agreement wi th the HRA rega rdi ng provi sion
of financial services and payment therefrom.
Letter Regarding Bassett Creek Funding Status
Jeff Sweet and Lowell Odland reviewed the proposed letter and answered questions
from the Council.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the mailing of a letter regarding Bassett Creek Funding status to area residents
as revised by staff.
Announcements of Meetings
A Special HRA Meeting may be held on March 22, 1983 at 4:30 PM in the Gold Roam.
Dover Hill and Scattered Site Reports
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the Dover Hill and Scattered Site Responses and to forward then to the
Human Rights Commission, request that the Council subcanmi ttee meet with
representatives from the Human Rights Commission to discuss the responses frau
Dover Hill and Canadian Financial Housing Corporation, update the subcanmi ttee
on what future human services the city should be providing and a possible
management contract amendment.
• Report on LMC Board Meeting Action
Council Member Anderson reported on the LMC position adopted regarding proposed
cable legislation.
Update on Commission Recognition Dinner
Council Member Johnson updated the Council on the Commi ssion Recognition Dinner.
Adjournment
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to adjourn
the meeting at 8:45 PM.
Rosemary ThorseTr,--May
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