02-05-85 CC MinutesRegular Meeting
of the
City Council
February 5, 1985
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 5, 1985 at 6:30 PM.
The following members were present: Anderson, Bakken, Johnson, Stockman and
Thompson. Also present were: William Joynes, City Manager; Lowell Odland,
Director of Public Works; Allen Barnard, Assistant City Attorney and Judy Nally,
Deputy City Clerk.
Approval of Minutes - December 20, 1984, January 8, 15 & 22, 1985
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve
the minutes of the Special City Council meeting of December 20, 1984 as submitted.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve
the minutes of the Executive Session Statement of January 8, 1985 as submitted.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve
the minutes of the City Council meeting of January 15, 1985 as submitted.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve
the minutes of the Executive Session Statement of January 22, 1985 as submitted.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the agenda of February 5, 1985 as amended:
Addition of Departmental Item: Call for Public
T.H. 55 Frontage Road - 3/5/85
Addition of Manager's Item: 1985 IUOE Local 49
Addition of Mayor and Council Item: People Inc.
Approval of Consent Agenda
Hearing - Easement Vacation -
Contract
and Manager's Salary
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.
*Claim from David Kjenstad
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the claim from David Kjenstad and refer it to the insurance company.
*Claim from G. Ali and Sabihe Mahabadi
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the claim from G. Ali and Sabihe Mahabadi and refer it to the insurance
company.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
*Licenses
February 5, 1985
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the issuance of licenses #9393 to #9401 and #5592 to #5593.
*Raffle License - Golden Valley Fire Department
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the raffle license for the Golden Valley Fire Department, said license to expire
Midnight on May 1, 1985.
Class B and C Gambling License - Golden Valley VFW 7051
William J oynes reviewed the applications and the request to allow the VFW to
play bingo on Sunday.
Allen Barnard reviewed what options the Council has to allow the VFW to play
bingo on Sunday.
John Svegal, Commander, VFW, reviewed how the proceeds from the bingo and
pull -tabs will be used, request the Council approve their request to play bingo
on February 28 and answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously call for
an informal public hearing to consider miscellaneous amendments to the bingo and
gambling ordinance for March 5, 1985.
• MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file application from the VFW for a Class B & C gambling license and concurs
with the request for a license for the VFW.
*Solicitor's License - Greater Minneapolis Girl Scout Council
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the solicitor's license for the Greater Minneapolis Girl Scout Council.
*Solicitor's License - National Kidney Foundation of the Upper Midwest Inc.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the solicitor's license for the National Kidney Foundation of the Upper Midwest
Inc.
*Taxi Driver Licenses
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the issuance of 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:
Bassett Creek Water Management Commission - December 20, 1984
Planning Commission - January 14 & 28, 1985
Open Space and Recreation Commission - January 14, 1985
Regular Meeting of the City Council
February 5, 1985
*Call for Public Hearing - Preliminary Design Plan Approval - PUD #47 - Valley
Square Plaza -
. MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to call a
public hearing to consider approval of the preliminary design plan for PUD #47,
Valley Square Plaza for March 5, 1985.
*Call for Public Hearing - Preliminary Design Plan Amendment Approval - PUD #30-B
Medley Park Townhomes - Amendment #2 - 3/5/85
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to call a
public hearing to consider approval of the preliminary design plan amendment for
PUD #30-B, Medley Park Townhomes for March 5, 1985.
*Call for Public Hearing - Rezoning to Business and Profession Office - General
i s Property North of Betty Crocker Drive - 3/5/85
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to call a
public hearing to consider rezoning the 48 acres of General Mills property north
of Betty Crocker Drive from the Open Development District to the Business and
Professional Office District for March 5, 1985.
Brookview Rental Fee Increase
The Council discussed rental fee rates and requested the City Manager to prepare
a survey of rental fees of other similar facilities.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to defer
• action on this item until the City Manager can make a recommendation to the
Council of a rental fee based on comparison of other similar faciliites.
Recognition of Crime Prevention Neighborhood Watch Block Contacts
Dean Mooney, Deputy Director, was present and gave a brief overview of the
Neighborhood Watch Program.
Mayor Anderson and Sheila Miller, Crime Prevention Specialist, presented each of
the Block Contacts with a Certificate of Appreciation.
The Council expressed their appreciation to the Block Contacts.
Public Hearing - First and Second Reading - General Plan Amendment Approval -
PUD #42 - North Lilac Drive Addition
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to bring on
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
Charles S. McCrossan
Allen Barnard, Assistant City Attorney, reviewed the additional conditions required
• for approval of the PUD.
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February 5, 1985
Public Hearing - First and Second Reading - General Plan Amendment Approval -
PUD #42 - North Lilac Drive Addition - Continued
• Roger Ulstad, representing the 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. Hearing and seeing no
one, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve
on first reading the ordinance amendment herein quoted by title, subject to the
following conditions:
1. Elimination of the previous requirement for dedication of former railroad
property for regional trail purposes.
2. Elimination of the previous requirement for installation of a security fence.
3. Addition of a requirement for dedication of Outlot B by separate instrument
as an easement for open space purposes.
4. Condominium documents meet the approval of the City Attorney and Director of
Planning and Development.
5. Receipt of the Surveyor's Description.
6. Receipt and approval of the deed for Outlot B which is to be deeded to the
City
7. Publication of the ordinance will be withheld until all the conditions have
been met.
Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
• ANDERSON - YES BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON - YES STOCKMAN- YES THOMPSON - YES
Roger Ulstad requested that the Council consider giving the project a second
reading because of increased development costs of the project.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to bring on
on the table for second 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
Charles S. McCrossan
The Mayor opened the meting 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 Stockman, seconded by Thompson 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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Regular Meeting of the City Council February 5,1985
Waiver of Platting Ordinance - 843 Winnetka Avenue South
• Lowell Odland reviewed the waiver.
Kevin McAleese, Planning Commissioner, stated the Planning Commission recommended
approval of the waiver.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the waiver of platting ordinance for 843 Winnetka Avenue South.
The property is legally described as:
Parcel remaining at 843 Avenue South: Lots 13 and 14, and the adjacent north
15.00 feet of vacated Erie Avenue, all in Block 2, CONFER & ERICKSON'S BOULEVARD
GARDENS, according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Parcel for combination with 911 Winnetka Avenue South: The south 10.00 feet of
the north 25.00 feet of vacated Erie Avenue adjacent to Lots 13 and 14, all in
Block 2, CONFER & ERICKSON'S BOULEVARD GARDENS, according to the recorded plat
thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
*1985 Budget Carry Forwards
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE 1985 GENERAL
FUND BUDGET FOR 1984 BUDGET BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD
• 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
*Bids - Heating System
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to award
the bid for the installation of the infra red heating system for the Utility
Building to the lowest responsible bidder, Spartan Mechanical, Inc. for $16,674.00.
The bids were as follows:
Spartan Mechanical, Inc.
Newmech Company
P & D Mechanical Cont.
Roseville Plumbing &Heating
*Bids - Water Meters
MOVED by Stockman, seconded
the awarding the bid for the
Council Meeting.
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$16,674.00
17,500.00
17,940.00
18,500.00
by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to defer
purchase of water meters until the February 19
Regular Meeting of the City Council
February 5, 1985
*Bids - Bridge & Frontage Road, South Side TH 55
• MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to award
the bid for the construction of a bridge and frontage road on the south side of
TH 55 from Douglas Drive to Yosemite from the lowest responsible bidder, D. H.
Blattner & Sons for $662,089.28. The bids were as follows:
D. H. Blattner & Sons $662,089.28
C. S. McCrossan 662,528.90
Lunda Construction 700,797.00
Johnson Bros. 708,116.50
Cy -Con Inc 714,555.00
Progressive Contractors 727,899.30
Kraemer Construction 732,501.05
Hardrives 758,478.85
Barbrossa & Sons 778,396.00
Bituminous Roadways 790,690.70
Approval of Plat - PUD #42 - North Lilac Drive Addition
Lowell Odland introduced this agenda item.
Roger Ulstad, representing the proponent, was present to answer questions from
the Council.
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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RESOLUTION FOR ACCEPTANCE OF PLAT - PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT NO. 42
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NORTH LILAC DRIVE ADDITION
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
Approval of Environmental Assessment Worksheet for Valley Square, Area D
William Joynes introduced this agenda item.
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve
the Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) for Area D in Valley Square as
proposed by Staff.
*Call for Public Hearing - Vacation of Easement for Vacated 8th Avenue- 3/5/85
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to call a
public hearing to consider vacation of a utility easement for vacated 8th Avenue
for March 5, 1985.
*Maintenance Agreement on Police Department Digital Computer
• MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Deputy Director to enter into a field service agreement with Digital Computer
for 1985 for the Police Department digital computer.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
February 5, 1985
*Resolution Requesting MnDOT Participation - 84 SS 4 - Area D Storm Sewer
• Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION REQUESTING MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PARTICIPATION IN CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWER
84 SS 4
AREA D - STORM SEWER
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
*Authorization to Acquire Easements - 84 SS 4 - Area D Storm Sewer
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION BY PURCHASE OR CONDEMNATION OF
CERTAIN PROPERTY FOR EASEMENTS FOR STREET, DRAINAGE AND UTILITY PURPOSES
STORM SEWER - 84 SS 4 - AREA D - VALLEY SQUARE
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
*Auction - Mitby Sather Furniture
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the request to hold an auction of furniture and store equipmentat Mitby and Sather
Furniture Company, 7920 Highway 55, on February 7, 1985 at 6:30 PM.
Call for Public Hearing - Easement Vacation - T.H. 55 Frontage Road - 3/5/85
Lowell Odland introduced this agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to call a
public hearing to consider vacation of a utility easement for T.H. 55 Frontage
Road for March 5, 1985.
Swimming/Recreational Facility Committee Charge
The Council discussed the swimming/recreational facility committee charge and
how the committee will operate. The committee will be appointed by the City
Council, but will be a subcommittee of the Open Space and Recreation Commission.
Applications will be submitted to the Open Space and Recreation Commission for
their review. The Council will hold an informational meeting on February 19 to
discuss the closing of the swimming pool and the formation of the committee.
• The Mayor and City Manager will prepare a revised committee charge. A press
release regarding the meeting and application process will be placed in the POST.
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February 5, 1985
Organization of Black History Month Committee
• MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to refer the
information regarding the Black History Month Committee to the Human Rights
Commission for their comments and place it on the March 5 Council meeting for
approval.
Council Team Building/Goal Setting Session
William Joynes reviewed the schedule for the Team Building/Goal Setting session
which will be held on March 2, 1985 at the Brookview Community Center.
Approval of Consulting Contract with GTS for Team Building/Goal Setting Session
MOVED by Johnson, moved by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the City Manager to sign the contract with Government Training Service for the
Team Building/Goal Setting session.
DeCol a Ponds Settlement
William Joynes and Allen Barnard reviewed the settlement and answered questions
from the Council.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve
the settlement of the DeCola Pond cases and authorize the payment of $68,750 to
all of the plaintiffs together with an additional $15,000 for construction of
the weir.
• MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants, Easements and Management Regime for
Ponds Located on Drainage Easements in DeCola's Wildwood Estates and direct the
appropriate City officials to execute the document on behalf of the City.
*Participation in Comparable Worth Study
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE
CONTROL DATA BUSINESS ADVISOR, INC. JOINT
COMPARABLE WORTH STUDY
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
1985 IUOE Local 49 Contract
William Joynes reviewed the contract and answered questions from the Council.
• MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the City Manager to sign the IUOE local 49 contract.
Regular Meeting of the City Council February 5, 1985
Announcements of Meetings
0 No action taken.
*Appointments to Bassett Creek Water Management Commission
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to appoint
Edward Silberman as Representative and Dean Chenoweth as Alternate to the Bassett
Creek Water Management Commission each for a three year term.
*Declaration of February as Black History Month in Golden Valley
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY AS BLACK HISTORY MONTH IN GOLDEN VALLEY
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
Miscellaneous Board/Commission Items
The Council was asked to inform Mayor Anderson of any suggestions and/or comments
on the Board/Commission Guidelines.
. Mayor Anderson and Council Members Johnson and Thompson will interview prospective
applicants for the vacancies on the Boards/Commissions beginning at 6:30 PM on
February 11, 1985 in the Mayor/Council office.
The Council discussed possible dates for the Recognition Dinner and May was
suggested as a possible month for the dinner. The Mayor will check with the
Brookview staff regarding openings and report back to the Council.
*Legislative Breakfast
The Legislative Breakfast for City Officials and Legislators wi l l be at 7:00 AM
on February 8, 1985 at the Maple Grove Fire Station on Hemlock Lane.
People Inc.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the informatin distributed by Council Member Thompson regarding People
Inc.
Manager's Salary
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
a five percent increase for the City Manager retroactive to the first payroll
period in 1985.
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Regular Meeting of the City Council February 5, 1985
Adjournment
• MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to adjourn
the meeting at 9:15 PM.
ATTEST:
J Na y, Deputy 0
ty Clerk
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Mary E. erson, Mayor