11-07-84 CC MinutesRegular Meeting
of the
City Council
November 7, 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 November 7, 1984 at 6:30 PM.
The following members were present: Anderson, Bakken (arrived 6:35 PM), Johnson,
Stockman and Thompson. Also present were: William J oynes, City Manager; Lowell
Odland, Director of Public Works; Robert Skare, City Attorney and Judy Nally,
Deputy City Clerk.
Approval of Council Minutes - October 16, 1984
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve
the minutes of the City Council meeting of October 16, 1984 as submitted.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the agenda of November 7, 1984 as amended:
Addition of Mayor & Council item: Cable TV
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve
the items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*).
*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to authorize
payment of the bills as submitted.
*Licenses
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the issuance of licenses #9286 to #9289 and #5582 to #5584.
Tai Ping Food License
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to comply
with Mr. Yen's request and approve the withdrawal of the food license for P.J.Y.
Inc. (Philip J. Yen) immediately.
Brian F1 akne, Attorney for Grandma Jane's, requested to speak regarding the Tai
Ping license.
Food License ADDlication - 4900 Olson Memorial Hiqhwa
William Joynes introduced the agenda item and recommended that the Council defer
action on the issuance of the license until the ownership of the property can be
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Brian Flakne, Attorney representing the applicant, Grandma Jane's, updated the
Council on the history of the restaurant and requested that the Council issue
a food establishment license and/or an interim food establishment license.
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November 7, 1984
Food License Application - 4900 Olson Memorial Highway - Contined
• MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to delay
the approval of the food license application for Grandma Jane's until such time
as sufficient evidence can be provided to staff to qualify them for a food license.
Gary Thompson, owner, stated that in the purchase agreement funds had been set
aside for payment of the taxes.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the minutes received as follows:
Building Board of Review - October 15, 1984
Brookview Improvement Committee - October 11, 1984
Human Rights Commission - October 11, 1984
Planning Commission - October 11, 1984
*Cull for Public Hearing - Conditional Use Permit - 6739 Golden Valley Road -
12/4/84
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to call a
public hearing to consider approval of a conditional use permit to allow conversion
of an existing eight unit apartment building to a residential facility for the
chronically mentally ill at 6739 Golden Valley Road in a multiple dwelling
zoning for December 4, 1984.
. Mayor Anderson described the process the Council follows when considering zoning
matters.
Vicki Leba, 1111 Idaho Avenue North, she had questions regarding the minutes of
the Planning Commission meeting of October 22, 1984.
Public Hearing —First Reading - Ordinance Amendment - Heliports
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson 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
(Providing for Heliports as Conditional Uses in Various Zoning Districts)
Peggy Leppik, Planning Commissioner, stated the Planning Commission recommended
approval of the amendment 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.
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November 7, 1984
Public Hearing - First Reading - Ordinance Amendment - Heliports - Continued
• MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve
on first reading the ordinance amendment herein quoted by title, and direct
staff to add the following to the Zoning Ordinance Administrative Manual:
1. Documentation of approvals required by other agencies including but not
limited to the Federal Aviation Administration, Minnesota Department of
Transportation and Metropolitan Airports Commission.
2. Documentation of liability insurance secured by the applicant for the heliport.
3. Provision of a safety barrier around helicopter operational areas. The
barrier may take the form of a fence, wall, or a hedge. Any barrier used
should be high enough to present a positive deterrant to persons inadvertently
entering an operational area and yet be low enough to be nonhazardous to
helicopter operations. See Minnesota Code of Agency Rules (14MCAR) 1.3001 -
1.3029 available upon request at the Planning Department.
4. Fire protection, dependent upon the size and number of helicopters to be
accommodated, the number of occupants, and the fuel load of the helicopter.
(For details see F.A.A. Advisory Circular AC 150/5390-1B pp 44-3.)
5. Height restrictions: Minimum altitude of 300 feet to be maintained above
ground at the heliport site except for take off and landing.
6. Landing and take off patterns, frequency and hours of operation.
7. Inclusion of maintenance facilities or fuel storage at the heliport site.
8. Limitations on number of users and on number of helicopters stored at the
heliport site.
9. Proximity to residential areas.
10. Type of equipment and documentation of noise levels generated by equipment.
. 11. Placement of a time limit on the Conditional Use Permit providing an opportunity
for review of the operation and revision of conditions at the time of
renewal after a specified trail period of time.
Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON - YES STOCKMAN - YES THOMPSON YES
Public Hearing - RSL 149 - Independence Avenue
Lowell Odland presented the project.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Tom Steil, 1504 Independence Avenue North, petitioner, was present to answer
questions from the Council.
Bob Therien, 1500 Independence Avenue North, he had questions regarding the
boundaries of the lighting district.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
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Public Hearing - RSL 149 - Independence Avenue - Continued
• Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
RSL 149
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 Hearer - Second Reading - Ordinance Amendment - Conditional Uses in
Industrial Zoning District
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to bring
on the table for second reading the ordinance amendment herein entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
(Conditional Uses in the Industrial Zoning District)
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 Bakken and motion carried unanimously 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 - YES
Public Hearing - Second Reading - Ordinance Amendment - Manufactured Housing
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to bring
on the table for second reading the ordinance amendment herein entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
(Manufactured Homes)
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 Bakken and motion carried unanimously 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 - YES
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*Letter from Jim Beaton Regarding Resignation from Human Rights Commission
. MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from Jim Beaton, dated October 9, 1984 regarding his resignation
from the Human Rights Commission and request the Mayor send him a letter of
appreciation in recognition of his service to the community.
*Call for Informal Public Hearing - Ordinance Amendment - Building & House Movers -
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MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to call
for an informal public hearing to consider an ordinance amendment regarding
building and house movers license for November 20, 1984.
*Call for Informal Public Hearin - Ordinance Amendment - Non -Intoxicating Malt
Liquor - 11/20/84
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to call
for an informal public hearing to consider an ordinance amendment regarding
non -intoxicating malt liquor and entertainment licenses for November 20, 1984.
*Call for Informal Public Hearing - Ordinance Amendment - Fire Lanes - 11/20/84
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to call
for an informal public hearing to consider an ordinance amendment regarding
the establishment of fire lanes for November 20, 1984.
• *Closing of Various City Funds
Member Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION CLOSING VARIOUS CITY FUNDS AND DIRECTING
THE TRANSFER OF THEIR ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
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, 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
*Authorization to Sign Agreement for Temporary Crossing Over the Soo Line
Railroad Tracks on laurel Avenue
MOVED by Thompson seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Minneapolis, Northfield and
Southern Railway, Inc., for the installation of a temporary grade crossing over
three tracks and temporary cross -bucks and stop signs located at Laurel Avenue.
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*Quotes- Park Maintenance Shop Storage Yard Fencing
• MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to furnish
and install the fencing of the storage area at the Park Maintenance Garage from
the lowest responsible bidder, Century Fence Company for $5,478.00. The quotes
were as follows:
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Century Fence Company $5,478.00
Viking Fence & Construction Co. 7,214.00
Fenc-Co, Inca 7,402.00
*Quotes - Snow Plowing
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to contract
out the snow plowing of the three fire station parking lots for the 1984-85 season
from the only bidder, Scott Anderson for $23.00 per hour.
*Quotes - Printing Winter Brochure
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the printing of the 16 page winter brochure from the lowest responsible bidder,
Nystrom Publishing for $2,400.00. The quotes were as follows:
12 page
Nystrom Publishing $1,900.00
Sand Graphics 2,595.00
Technical Graphics, Inc. 2,942.00
*Quotes - Portable Beer Dispenser
16 page
$2,400.00
3,155.00
3,625.00
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the purchase of a portable beer dispenser to be located in the community room at
Brookview from Sunderland, Inc. for $1,275.00. Sunderland, Inc. offers a
warranty, contractural service and/or direct service and can supply the city
with CO2 gas containers. The quotes were as follows:
Superior Products $1,163.00 plus shipping
Sunderland, Inc. 1,275.00 including freight
Carbonic Machines 1,405.20 including freight
*Quotes - Replacement of Flooring at Hampshire Park
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to purchase
and install replacement flooring at Hampshire Park from the lowest responsible
bidder, Minnesota Playground, Inc. for $5,163.75. The quotes were as follows:
Minnesota Playground, Inc. $5,163.75
Park Products, Inc. 59780.00
Viking Enterprises 59829.00
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*Quotes - Survey_ of City Owned Property
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to have
final plat drawings prepared Cortlawn and Colonial Ponds from Suburban Engineering
for $3,400.00. Suburban Engineering has already completed the required survey
work and has prepared and furnished the city with a Certificate of Survey.
This is to be funded from the Public Works Reserve Fund. The quotes were as
follows:
Cortlawn Pond $1,400.00
Colonial Pond 2,000.00
*Recommendation on Salary Range for Director of Planning and Development
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously that the
Council establish the 1984 pay range for the Director of Planning and
Development as follows: Start - $37,636 6 Months - $38,877 1 Year - $40,118
2 Year $41,359.
Update on PUD #42 - North Lilac Drive Addition - 7:00 PM
Roger Ulstad representing C. S. McCrossan, the fee owner of property; Jane
McCrossan, his daughter; and Tom Rooney, Attorney; were present to update the
Council on the status of the PUD.
Gerald Fine, Attorney representing Coto Corporation, updated the Council on
the status of the PUD.
0 Announcements of Meetings
The Council will hold a team bulding session in January or February, 1985.
The Council will meet on November 13, 1984 after the HRA meeting at Mary Anderson's
house for a farewell party for the former City Manager/Director.
Mayor Anderson and Council Member Bakken will attend the National League of Cities
Congress of Cities and Exposition to be held November 24-28 in Indianapolis,
Indiana.
Members of the Council may attend the Senior Citizen Thanksgiving Dinner on
November 14, 1984 at Brookview.
Bill Forster Memorial
Council Member Thompson will meet with Planning Commissioner Gary Prazak to
discuss possible ideas for a memorial gift in honor of Bill Forster.
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Planning Commission Vacancies
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to appoint
Omar Schmidt to the Planning Commission for a term to expire March 1, 1986.
Mayor Anderson and Council Member Thompson will meet on November 20, 1984 at
5:45 PM in the Mayor/Council Office to interview prospective Planning Commisison
members.
Centennial Committee Budget
Don Palmer, Chair, Centennial Committee, was present to review the proposed
budget and answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to authorize
Don Palmer and members of the Centennial Committee to solicit funds from area
corporations for the centennial celebration and indicate that the Council will
make a commitment to fund any deficit that may result if enough money is not
raised.
Cable TV
Council Member Stockman suggested that members of the Council view the Cable
Commissions' meeting for ideas on how the Council would like to proceed on the
filming of future meetings in the City.
Adjournment
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to adjourn
the meeting at 8:30 PM.
M ry E. erson, Mayor
ATTEST:
u y Na y, Deputy ty Clerk
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