11-15-83 CC MinutesRegular Meeting
of the
City Council
November 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 November 15, 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; Assistant City Attorney, Allan Barnard; and Deputy City Clerk, Judy Nally.
Approval of City Council Minutes - October 19, November 1, 4, 7, and 9, 1983
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve
the minutes of the Special City Council meeting of October 19, 1983 as submitted.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to approve
the minutes of the City Council meeting of November 1, 1983 as submitted.
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve
the minutes of the Executive Session Statement of November 4, 1983 as submitted.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to approve
the minutes of the Executive Session Statement of November 7, 1983 as submitted.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the minutes of the Canvassing Board meeting of November 9, 1983 as submitted.
• Approval of Council/Manager Minutes - July 12, August 9, September 13, October 11,
and November 7, 1983
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to approve
the minutes of the Council/Manager meeting of July 12, 1983 as submitted.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to approve
the minutes of the Council/Manager meeting of August 9, September 13, October 11,
and November 7, 1983 as submitted.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the agenda of November 15, 1983 as amended:
Addition of Item 4I: Authorization to Sign Agreement with Barr Engineering for
South Fork Storm Sewer Project
Addition of Item 6D: Proposed Contract with Bob Close for the Corner of Winnetka
and Highway 55
Addition of Item 6E: Proclamation for City Manager
Addition of Item 6F: Human Rights Commission/Council Subcommittee Report
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 (*).
Regular Meeting of the City Council
*Bills and Claims
November 15, 1983
I* 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 #8793 to #8797.
On Sale Liquor License — Restaurant Ventures One Limited Partnership
Dave Webb, Proponent, reviewed the meeting he had with area residents regarding
the proposed restaurant and answered questions from the Council.
Jeff Sweet reviewed the parking requirements and stated that the financial
information requested by the City Attorney has been furnished and is in order.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the on sale liquor license for Restaurant Ventures One Limited Partnership.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the minutes received as follows:
Human Rights Commission - October 13, 1983
0 Minutes - Open Space and Recreation Commission - October 24, 1983
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the Open Space and Recreation Commission minutes of October 24, 1983.
Park Lighting Policy
Chuck Burmeister, Chair, Open Space and Recreation Commission and Chuck Corlett,
Policy and Programming Superintendent were present to answer questions.
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the park lighting policy, requesting that the light timing for the walkways and
parking lots be more clearly defined.
Park Dedication for PUD #42, North Lilac Drive Addition
Chuck Burmeister, Chair, Open Space and Recreation Commission was present and
reviewed the Commission's recommendation, the Hennepin County Park Reserve
District recommendation and answer questions from the Council.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the recommendation regarding the park dedication for PUD #42, North
Lilac Drive Addition.
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Regular Meeting of the City Council
November 15, 1983
Minutes - Tax Exempt Financing Committee - October 3, 1983, November 9, 1983
• MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and motion caried unanimously to receive
and file the minutes of the Tax Exempt Financing Committee of October 3, 1983
and November 9, 1983.
Jeff Sweet stated that proponents for Granada Royale were going to meet with the
Tax Exempt Finance Committee on November 14 or 15, regarding their industrial
revenue bond application. In order for the Council to consider the application
at the December 6 Council meeting, the notice calling a public hearing needed to
be published in the in the Golden Valley Post on November 17. The notice was
published to maintain the option of the Council to call a public hearing. A
notice cancelling the public hearing will be published on November 24, 1983.
Call for Public Hearing - WTCN TV - Industrial Revenue Bond Application - 12/20/83
Dave Thompson, Tax Exempt Finance Committee Representative, reviewed the meetings
held regarding the application, stated the Committee recommended denial of the
application because it does not meet the policy as written (2E.2), regarding the
elimination or improvement of an existing adverse impact on the neighborhood and
answered questions from the Council.
Vaughn Clarke, Director of Corporate Financing and Dick Modig, Business Manager,
Representing the proponents, were present to answer questions from the Council.
Jeff Sweet reviewed the reasons why the policy was written as it was, stated
the Tax Exempt Finance Committee thought that if there was any doubt regarding
an application it should be referred to the Council.
Allen Barnard stated that the Council can determine its own policies and standards
regarding industrial revenue bond applications.
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION RELATING TO A PROJECT UNDER THE MINNESOTA
MUNICIPAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ACT; CALLING FOR A
PUBLIC HEARING THEREON
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 Page
Detached Worker Program Report - April - June and July - September, 1983
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the Detached Worker Program Quarterly Reports for April - June, and
July - September, 1983.
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Regular Meeting of the City Council
November 15, 1983
Public Hearing - First Reading - Conditional Use Permit - 2501 Rhode Island
venue North
• MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to bring
on the table for first reading the ordinance amendment herein entitled:
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
(Conditional Use Permit for Commercial Zoning District)
2501 Rhode Island Avenue North
Lowell Odland reviewed the proposal and answered questions from the Council.
Barbara Bailey, Senior Citizen Coordinator, reviewed the comments and concerns
of the senior citizen groups regarding operation of the farmers market.
Don Singer, Planning Commissioner, stated that the Planning Commission had
recommended denial of the conditional use permit for the following reasons:
1. Lack of adequate facilities on the proposed farmers market site.
2. Lack of City staff to oversee the operation and absence of an agreement with
the Golden Valley Senior Citizens Grup documenting Senior Citizen Group
acceptance of responsibility for operation, control and maintenance of the
farmers market.
3. Bad precedent set by issuance of a permit for a City operation which does
not comply with City Code.
4. Potential increase of already existing traffic congestion in the area of
Winnetka Avenue North and Medicine Lake Road intersection.
5. Potential noise disturbance to the neighboring Dover Hill residential complex.
• 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 first reading the ordinance amendment herein quoted by title, subject to staff
outlining the recommended conditions by the second reading.
Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES JOHNSON - YES MITCHELL - YES STOCKMAN - YES THORSEN - YES
Public Hearing - First Reading - General Plan Approval - PUD #42 - North Lilac
Drive Addition
Council Member Anderson abstained from the discussion and voting on this item,
stating a potential conflict of interest.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried to bring on the table
for first reading the ordinance amendment herein entitled:
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
(Approval of Plan for Planned Unit Development No. 42)
North Lilac Drive Addition
Kaye Westerlund, representing the Proponent, was present to answer questions
from the Council.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
November 15, 1983
Public Hearing - First Reading - General Plan Approval - PUD #42 - North Lilac
137 -5 -6 -Addition - Continued
• Alda Peikert, Assistant Planner, was present to update the action taken by the
Planning Commission, the information received from the Hennepin County Park
Reserve District regarding the trail needs and plans abutting the area, parking
requirements 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.
Allen Barnard answered questions regarding the platting requirements.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried to continue the public
hearing on PUD #42 to the December 6, 1983 Council meeting and request that the
proponents submit an amended plan as indicated by Council discussion.
*Call for Public Hearing - No Parking - TH 12 Frontage Road East of Hampshire
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to call a
public hearing to consider posting no parking signs on Hampshire Avenue and the
Highway 12 service road for December 6, 1983.
*Funding for Mobile Radios for Police/Fire Volunteers
• MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the issuance of $21,695 in certificates of indebtedness, after January 1, 1985,
for the purchase of mobile radio equipment for the Police and Fire Departments.
Removal of Stop Sign - Regent and Minnequa
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the memo from the City Engineer, dated November 10, 1983 regarding the
stop signs on Regent and Minnequa.
*Authorization for Mayor and Manager to Sign Hennepin County Community Health
ervices Agreement
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor and Manager to sign the 1984-85 Community Health Services Agreement
with Hennepin County.
Authorization to Sign Agreement with Hoben Properties, Inc.
Jeff Sweet reviewed the background regarding the agreement and answered questions
from the Council.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor and Manager to sign the extension agreement with Hoben Properties, Inc.
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Regular Meeting of the City Council
November 15, 1983
*Authorization to Resurface Lions Club Tennis Court
• MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the repair and underlining of the tennis court at Lions Club, from the lowest
responsible bidder, Master Asphalt Company for $9,308.65. The quotes were as follows:
Master Asphalt Company $9,308.65
Bury Carlson, Inc., 10,441.00
Bituminous Roadway, Inc. 13,243.00
*Call for Feasibility Study - RSL 142 - Cherokee Place
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT ON IMPROVEMENT
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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 Page
*Call for Public Hearing - RSL 142 - Cherokee Place - 12/6/83
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
RSL 142
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 1�esolution Book Page
Authorization to Sign Agreement with Braun Engineering for Soil Testing for
80 SS 1 and 83 SI 6
Lowell Odland reviewed the agreement and answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor and Manager to sign the agreement with Braun Engineering and Testing
to do the soil borings and analysis for 80 SS 1 and 83 SI 6 for $4,300.
Authorization to Sign Agreement with Barr Engineering for South Fork Storm Sewer
Project
Lowell Odland reviewed the agreement and answered questions from the Council.
• MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor and Manager to sign the agreement with Barr Engineering Co. to provide
services for the final hydrologic and hydraulic design of portions of the South
Fork storm sewer.
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Regular Meeting of the City Council
*Bids - Tractor and Cab
November 15, 1983
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to award
the bid for the purchase of a tractor and cab from Lake Street Equipment Co. for
$13,993.98, because the tractor is compatible with equipment presently used by
the Parks Department. The bids were as follows:
Lake Street Equipment Co. $13,993.98
Long Lake Ford 13,468.00
*Quotes - Printing of Winter Brochure
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the printing of the 16 page winter brochure from the lowest responsible bidder,
Nystrom Publishing for $2,163.00. The quotes were as follows:
Nystrom Publishing
Perfection Graphics
Post Publications
Twin City Litho
Sand Graphics
*Quotes - Snow Plowing
12 pages 16 pages
$1,750.00 $2,163.00
2,010.00 2,445.00
2,172.00 2,741.00
2,250.00 2,745.00
2,486.00
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to contract
out the snow plowing of the three fire station parking lots for the 1983-84
season from the lowest responsible bidder, Scott A. Anderson for $22.00 per hour.
The quotes were as follows:
Scott A. Anderson
David D. Will
Cliff Johnson
2" or more 0-4" 4-8" 8&up
$22.00/hour
*Quotes - Sweeper Brooms
$25.00/hour $30.00/hour $50.00/hour
27.00/hour 30.00/hour 48.00/hour
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to purchase
sweeper brooms for 1983 from the lowest responsible bidder, The Patco Company
for $1,866.00. The quotes were as follows:
The Patco Company
Jim Hatch Sales Co., Inc.
$1,866.00
2,210.20
Recommendation for Department of Administrative Services Structure
Jeff Sweet reviewed the recommended changes to the Administrative Services
Department and answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Manager to delete the following positions as of March 1, 1984: Accountant,
3/4 Time Accounts Payable, and 1/2 Time Data Entry Clerk.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
November 15, 1983
Bond Sale Bid Openings - Valley Square Project and Storm Sewer Improvements
Don Perlich, Public Financial Systems was present to review the bid openings and
answer questions from the Council.
Member Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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RESOLUTION RELATING TO $780,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION
REDEVELOPMENT BONDS OF 1983; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE,
AWARDING THE SALE, FIXING THE FORM AND DETAILS, AND PROVIDING
FOR THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY THEREOF AND SECURITY THEREFOR
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 Page
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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RESOLUTION RELATING TO $2,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION
REDEVELOPMENT BONDS OF 1983; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE,
AWARDING THE SALE, FIXING THE FORM AND DETAILS, AND PROVIDING
FOR THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY THEREOF AND SECURITY THEREFOR
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 Page
Approval of Purchase Agreement for Resale of Property to Breck
Jeff Sweet reviewed the amendments to the purchase agreement and answered
questions from the Council.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to approve
the purchase agreement with Breck School and authorize the Mayor and Manager to
enter into the agreement.
Announcements of Meetings
Council Members Anderson, Johnson, Stockman and Council Member Elect Dave Thompson
will meet on December 6, 1983 at 5:30 PM in the Gold Room regarding organizational
items for the 1984 Council.
The Council has been invited to attend the BorSon Open House on November 17, 1983
from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Appointment of Acting City Manager
• MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to appoint
Lowell Odland as Acting City Manager beginning December 2, 1983 until a new City
Manager is in place.
Regular Meeting of the City Council November 15, 1983
District 281 Citizen Advisory Committee
Council Member Anderson reviewed the request from District 281 Advisory Committee
for input for a needs assessment for the District.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the memo from Council Member Anderson, dated November 9, 1983, regarding
District 281 Citizen Advisory Committee's request for input on a needs assessment
for the School District.
Proposed Contract with Bob Close for the Corner of Winnetka and Highway 55
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the hiring of Bob Close to prepare a landscape plan and time schedule for the
corner of Winnetka and Highway 55 for the December 20 Council meeting and
requesting that he meet with the Open Space and Recreation Commission.
Proclamation for City Manager
The Mayor presented Jeff Sweet with a proclamation for his service to the City,
and the Council expressed their appreciation for his years of service.
Jeff Sweet thanked the Council for the proclamation.
City Council/Human Rights Commission Subcommittee Status Report
Council Members Mitchell and Stockman gave an update on the meeting held with
the Human Rights Commission Subcommittee on the status of the community needs
survey which will be done by the Human Rights Commission.
Adjournment
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to adjourn
the meeting at 9:20 PM.
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