04-18-84 CC MinutesRegular Meeting
of the
City Council
April 18, 1984
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 April 18, 1984 at 6:30 PM.
The following members were present: Anderson, Bakken, Johnson, Stockman and
and Thompson. Also present were: Acting City Manager, Lowell Odland; City
Attorney, Robert Skare; and Deputy City Clerk, Judy Nally.
Approval of Minutes - April 3, 1984
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the minutes of the City Council meeting of April 3, 1984 as submitted.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve
the agenda of April 18, 1984 as amended:
Addition of Departmental Item: Approval of Right -of -Way Acquisition for Laurel
Avenue
Addition of Mayor and Council Items: BZA Vacancies, Chamber of Commerce
Foundation Appointment and Mandated and Discretionary Services Provided by
Hennepin County
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*).
*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
payment of the bills as submitted.
*Licenses
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the issuance of licenses #9056 to #9086, and #5553 to #5559.
*Taxi Cab and Taxi Driver Licenses
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the issuance of taxi cab licenses and taxi driver licenses as recommended by staff.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the minutes received as follows:
Board of Zoning Appeals - April 10, 1984
Human Rights Commission - March 15, 1984
Planning Commission - April 9, 1984
Open Space and Recreation Commission - March 26, 1984
Regular Meeting of the City Council
April 18, 1984
*Call for Public Hearing - Ordinance Amendment - Chapter 15 - PUD Procedures -
5/15/84
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to call a
public hearing to consider an ordinance amendment to Chapter 15 regarding PUD
procedures for May 15, 1984.
Call for Public Hearing - Easement Vacation - Laurel Avenue and Request for
Expansion of Parking Lot - 6/5/84
Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item recommending that the Council have the
proponent and Open Space and Recreation Commission present their reports and
recommendations at the public hearing.
Tom Miller, Proponent, stated he would attend the public hearing and make his
presentation at that time.
Chuck Burmeister, Open Space and Recreation Commissioner, also stated that he
would attend the public hearing and present the Commission recommendations at
that time.
Robert Skare stated that a formal public hearing should be held.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to call a
formal public hearing regarding an easement vacation and request for expansion
of the parking lot at 7400 Laurel Avenue for June 5, 1984.
Continued Public Hearing — Street Vacation - Busch Street
Lowell Odland introduced this agenda item, and answered questions from the
Council.
Robert Skare stated that passage of the street vacation does not require a four-
fifths vote.
Robert Johnson, proponent, 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.
Lee Watson, Attorney representing Carl Jacobson, requested the Council deny the
petition for the street vacation and reviewed the reasons for his request.
Robert Johnson, proponent, reviewed his plans for the area.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Robert Skare answered questions from the Council.
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Continued Public Hearing - Street Vacation - Busch Street - Continued
Member Stockman introduced rthe following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION FOR STREET VACATION - PORTION OF BUSCH STREET
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member
Thompson and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof: Anderson, Bakken, Johnson, Stockman and Thompson, 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
The development of the Busch Property as a single use eliminates the need for a
public street through the property. Since there are no public utilities within
the right-of-way, there is no longer a public need for the street. Also, the
adjoining property is a single parcel which does have access onto 10th Avenue
and an addition can be added to the building provided it meets the Zoning Code
requirements.
Public Hearing - Cul-de-sac Vacation - Busch Street
Lowell Odland introduced the agenda item.
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 Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION FOR CUL-DE-SAC VACATION - BUSCH STREET
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member
Bakken and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof: Anderson, Bakken, Johnson, Stockman and Thompson, 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
Public Hearing - First Reading - Conditional Use Permit 82-2 Amendment — 7000
Wayzata Boulevard
Steve Swartz, Attorney representing the proponent, requested that the Council
defer action on the Conditional Use Permit Amendment and reviewed the reasons
for the request. Jim Lupient, Proponent was also present to answer questions
from the Council.
Lowell Odland answered questions regarding the request.
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 Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to continue
the public hearing for the conditional use permit 82-2 amendment of 7000 Wayzata
Boulevard to June 5, 1984.
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Public Hearing - First Reading - Conditional Use Permit 82-3 Amendment - 6980
Wayzata Boulevard
• Steve Swartz, Attorney representing the proponent, requested that the Council
defer action on the Conditional Use Permit Amendment and reviewed the reasons
for the request. Jim Lupient, Proponent was also present to answer questions
from the Council.
Lowell Odland answered questions regarding the request.
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 continue
the public hearing for the conditional use permit 82-3 amendment of 6980 Wayzata
Boulevard to June 5, 1984.
Public Hearing - First Reading - Conditional Use Permit 82-4 Amendment - 6980
Wayzata Boulevard
Steve Swartz, Attorney representing the proponent, requested that the Council
defer action on the Conditional Use Permit Amendment and reviewed the reasons
for the request. Jim Lupient, Proponent was also present to answer questions
from the Council.
Lowell Odland answered questions regarding the request.
• 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 Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to continue
the public hearing for the conditional use permit 82-4 amendment of 6980 Wayzata
Boulevard to June 5, 1984.
Public Hearing - First Reading - Conditional Use Permit - 704 Pennsylvania
Avenue South
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to bring
on the table for first reading the ordinance amendment herein entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
( Conditional Use Permit for Industrial Zoning District)
704 Pennsylvania Avenue South
Lowell Odland introduced this agenda item.
Steve Swartz, Attorney for the proponent, and Jim Lupient, Proponent were present
to answer questions from the Council.
Don Singer, Planning Commissioner, stated the Planning Commission recommended
approval of the conditional use permit.
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.
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April 18, 1984
Public Hearing - First Reading - Conditional Use Permit - 704 Pennsylvania
Avenue South - Continue
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve
on first reading the ordinance amendment herein quoted by title, subject to the
following conditions:
1. That the site be properly landscaped and maintained particularly with respect
to the required screening along the north property line separating the
Industrial Zoning District from the Residential Zoning District all in
accordance with the City Zoning Ordinance and City Landscape Standards.
2. The paved asphalt parking lot shall be the only location where motor vehicles
of any type can be parked whether they are visiting or there for a lengthly
stay and absolutely no parking shall be allowed on any grass or sodded
landscaped area.
3. If some of the smaller areas in the building should be subleased for office
space, the required parking for such office space must be made up from the
paved parking lot in front of the building.
4. Violation of any of the above conditions or any other provisions of the City
Zoning Code shall be grounds for the City Council to consider revocation or
suspension of this conditional use permit.
Public Hearing - Second Reading - Ordinance Amendment - Liquor Ordinance
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to bring
on the table for second reading the ordinance amendment herein entitled:
• AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
(Intoxicating Liquors)
Robert Skare introduced the agenda item and reviewed the ordinance amendments.
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 to approve on second
reading the ordinance amendment herein quoted by title.
Public Hearing - Second Reading- Rezoning to Radio Zoning District - 2401
Mende ssohn Avenue North
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to bring
on the table for second reading the ordinance amendment herein entitled:
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
(Radio Zoning District)
2401 Mendelssohn Avenue North
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.
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Public Hearing - Second Reading - Rezoning to Radio Zoning District 2401
Mendelssohn Avenue North - Continued
• MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried to approve on second
reading the ordinance amendment herein quoted by title. Upon a roll call vote,
the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON - YES STOCKMAN - YES THOMPSON - NO
*Letter from Eileen Roehlke, Hennepin County Agricultural Society Regarding
County Fair Contribution
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from Eileen Roehlke, Secretary, Hennepin County Agricultural
Society, received April 2, 1984 regarding the County Fair and inform her of the
City's intent not to contribute funds to help finance the fair.
*Letter from Glen Christiansen Regarding Resignation from Board of Zoning Appeals
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from Glen Christiansen, dated April 12, 1984, regarding his
resignation from the Board of Zoning Appeals and request the Mayor send him a
letter of appreciation for his service to the community.
*Call for Public Hearin - General Plan Approval Amendment - PUD #8 - Dover Hill -
5/15 84
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to call a
public hearing to consider approval of the general plan amendment for PUD #8,
Dover Hill for May 15, 1984.
*Call for Public Hearin - General Plan Approval - PUD #45 - Health Central -
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MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to call a
public hearing to consider approval of the general plan for PUD #45, Health
Central for May 1, 1984.
*Request for Temporary Trailer - South Wirth Parkway
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to grant
the request for a temporary sales office submitted by PEMBCO for the South Wirth
Condominium site subject to the following conditions:
1. Handicap access to and into trailer.
2. Connection to City sewer or in the absence of sewer, a holding tank and pick
up facilities as proposed.
3. Connection to City water so at least hand washing is available. (Bottled
water may suffice for drinking only, if no water main exists.)
4. A security light or lights as required and coordinated with Public Safety.
5. The trailer be skirted and some potted landscape around it.
6. Any additional signage if proposed, be coordinated with Zoning and Inspection
Department.
7. To avoid extensions of time periods, trailer be approved for 12 months
40 following date of Council action.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
April 18, 1984
*Approval of Easement - Golden Valley Lutheran College
• MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the payment of $150,000 and authorize the Mayor and Acting City Manager to sign
a purchase agreement for the right-of-way.
Approval of Change Order for Brookview Community Center Remodeling
Lowell Odland introduced the agenda item. Chuck Corlett, Program and Policy
Superintendent was present to answer questions.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the change order submitted by TKDA for $1,800 to reconstruct the east wall of
the Brookview Community Center.
*Establishment of Additional Program for Senior Citizen Division
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to establish
a Senior Citizen Instruction program within the Senior Citizen Division by
increasing programs 603 and Rec Charges Revenue by $450.00 and appropriate from
Contingency to Program 603, $120.00.
*Medicine Lake Road Funding
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE APPROVAL OF THE CRYSTAL, GOLDEN VALLEY,
NEW HOPE FEDERAL AID URBAN (F.A.U.) PROJECT SUBMITTED FOR A STREET
• RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT FOR 1986 THROUGH 1988
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, Bakken, Johnson, Stockman and Thompson, 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
*Fill for Brookview
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the payment of $1.25 per cubic yard for hauling fill to the Brookview site as
proposed by Turner Excavating.
Approval of Right -of -Way Acquisition for Laurel Avenue
Lowell Odland introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve
the condemnation settlement of $55,500 with MN&S Railroad.
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*Quotes - Printing of Summer Brochure
• MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the printing of the 16 page summer brochure from the lowest responsible bidder,
Nystrom Publishing for $2,163.00. The quotes were as follows:
12 page 16 page
Nystrom Publishing $1,750.00 $2,163.00
Twin City Litho 1,835.00 2,283.00
PMS/ASI 1,874.00 2,365.00
Post Publishing 2,009.00 2,556.00
Orion Printing 2,370.89 2,636.54
Sand Graphics 2,185.00 2,697.00
*Quotes - Police Radar Units
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the purchase of two radar units from the lowest responsible bidder, Kustom Quality
Electronics for $3,990.00. The quotes were as follows:
Per Unit Total
Kustom Quality Electronics $1,995.00 $3,990.00
Don Streicher Guns 2,179.00 4,358.00
*Bids - Tree Removal
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
• the removal of diseased elm trees in 1984 from the lowest responsible bidder,
Arp's Tree Service in Section A for $6,536.00; reject the bids in Section B
because of irregularities and clarify and readvertise for new bids. The bids
were as follows:
Arp' s Tree Service
Forest Valley Tree
Midwest Stump Removal
Northwest Tree Care
Purchase of Computer System
Section A Section B
$6,536.00 $38,879.00
8,340.00 36,104.00
6,820.00 39,505.00
no bid 38,916.00
Lowell Odland introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the following actions to implement the recommendations of the Data Processing
Study:
1. Increase the Capital Outlay budget in Program 105 - Data Processing by $105,400.
2. Authorize transfer of the balance in the Police Special Fund ($12,400) to
the General Fund as part payment of Public Safety's share of the cost of the
system.
3. Authorize transfer of $93,000 from the Motor Vehicle Office Fund to the
General Fund
4. Authorize LOGIS, with which we have a Joint Powers Agreement to act in our
behalf to secure the necessary equipment for the system.
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Announcements of Meetings
April 18, 1984
Council Members Stockman and Thompson will meet on April 19, 1984 at 12:00 PM
regarding City business.
Mayor Anderson updated the Council on the Historical Society Meeting she attended
regarding the Golden Valley Cenntennial.
Approval of City Manager Contract
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the contract with the new City Manager, William
Joy nes.
Community Service Awards
Mayor Anderson reviewed the background and presented awards for community service
to: Clark Kirk on behalf of the VFW Post 7051, and Ben Fi terman of Liberty
Carton Company. Council Member Stockman reviewed the background and presented a
community service award to Jim Lupi ent of Lupi ent Oldsmobile. Each of the
recipients thanked the Council for their award. Dean Mooney, Deputy Director
also expressed appreciation on behalf of the Public Safety Department for the
donations received.
BZA Vacancies
Mayor Anderson updated the Council on the vacancies and possible candidates for
the Board of Zoning Appeals.
Chamber of Commerce Foundation Board Appointment
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to appoint
Omar Schmidt as Golden Valley's representative to the Twin West Chamber of
Commerce Foundation Board.
Mandated and Discretionary Services Provided by Hennepin County
Council Member Thompson distributed a copy of a Mandated and Non -Mandated
Services Report of Hennepin County for the Council's Information.
Adjournment
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to adjourn
the meeting at 9:10 PM.
Mary-E.6O,derson, Mayor
ATTEST:
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J d Nal y,Deputy gity Clerk