04-02-85 CC MinutesRegular Meeting
of the
City Council
April 2, 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 April 2, 1985 at 6:30 PM.
The following members were present: Anderson, Bakken, Johnson, Stockman and
Thompson. Also present were: Lowell Odland, Director of Public Works; Robert
Skare, City Attorney and Judy Nally, Deputy City Clerk.
Approval of Minutes - March 19, 1985
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve
the minutes of the City Council meeting of March 19, 1985 as submitted.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve
the agenda of April 2, 1985 as amended:
Addition of Communications and Petitions: Thank You Letter to Fire Department
from Lloyd Hollander
Addition of Mayor and Council Item: Comparable Worth
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 (*), adding Communication
and Petitions item - Thank You Letter to Fire Department from Lloyd Hollander
*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 #9750 to #9813 and #5615 to #5642, voiding #9579.
*Solicitor's License - Blue Bell Ice Cream Inc.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the solicitor's license for Blue Bell Ice Cream Inc.
*Class B Gambling License - Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Minneapolis Chapter
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the application from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Minneapolis Chapter
for a Class B gambling license.
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*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
April 2, 1985
• MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the minutes received as follows:
Bassett Creek Water Management Commission - January 17 and February 21, 1985
Planning Commission - March 25, 1985
Board of Zoning Appeals - March 12, 1985
Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat Approval - Church of the Good Shepherd Addition
Manly Zimmerman, Attorney for the Proponent, stated that they are making revisions
to the plat to acquire more property and requested the Council defer action.
Robert Skare recommended the Council defer action on plat to allow the revised
plat to be presented to the Planning Commission for their review.
Lowell Odland reviewed the procedures the Council and proponent will have to
follow to amend the plat.
Warren Kapsner, Planning Commissioner, stated the Commission recommended approval
of the plat 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. No one was present to
comment.
• MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to continue
the public hearing and refer the proponent to the Planning Commission to allow
the Commission time to review the proposed amendments.
Informal Public Hearing - Environmental Assessment Worksheet - Valley Square,
Area D
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Lowell Odland recommended the Council accept the staff recommendation, which
states that an Environmental Impact Statement is not necessary for 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. Hearing and seeing no
one, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the memo from Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, dated
March 28, 1985, and further, that the City Council determines that an Environmental
Impact Statement is not necessary for Valley Square, Area D.
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April 2, 1985
Public Hearing - Plat Approval - Cortlawn Pond
Lowell Odland introduced the agenda item.
Warren Kapsner, Planning Commissioner, stated the Planning Commission recommended
approval of the plat.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Harry Karasov, 6615 South Cortlawn Circle, he had questions regarding proposed
implementation of the ponding project.
Dianne Asproth, 340 Dakota Avenue South, she had questions regarding the
location of the public easements and the design of the pond.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to waive
the preliminary plat requirements for Cortlawn Pond.
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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RESOLUTION FOR ACCEPTANCE OF PLAT - CORTLAWN POND ADDITION
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 - Plat Approval - Laurel Pond
Lowell Odland introduced the agenda item.
Warren Kapsner, Planning Commissioner, stated the Planning Commission recommended
approval of the plat.
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 Bakken and motion carried unanimously to waive
the preliminary plat requirements for Laurel Pond.
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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RESOLUTION FOR ACCEPTANCE OF PLAT - LAUREL POND ADDITION
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
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April 2, 1985
Informal Public Hearing - First Reading - Ordinance Amendment - Taxi Cab
Expiration Dates
iMOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken 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 CITY CODE
(Taxi Cab Driver and Taxi Cab License Expiration Dates)
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 first reading the ordinance amendment herein quoted by title.
Informal Public Hearing - First Reading - Ordinance Amendment - Alarms
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 CITY CODE
(Alarm Ordinance)
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.
is MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
on first reading the ordinance amendment herein quoted by title.
Public Hearing - Second Reading - Rezoning to BP&O - General Mills Property North
of Betty Crocker Drive
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson 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
(Rezoning for Business and Professional Office Zoning District)
General Mills, Inc.
John Schevenius, Engineer, General Mills, 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 Johnson, 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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April 2, 1985
Public Hearing - Second Reading - Ordinance Amendment - Group Homes and Residential
acs sties
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson 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
(Amendments to the Zoning Code Respecting
Residential Facilities and Foster 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 Stockman, 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
*Request for Refund of License Fees from Former Mr. Steak
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from Carl and Betty Miller, received March 28, 1985 and
authorize staff to process a refund of $600.00 as former owners of the Mr. Steak
Restaurant located at 825 Louisiana Avenue South for payment of food license and
non -intoxicating malt liquor license renewals fees.
0 Letter from Mark Engstrom Regarding Request for Removal of Street Light
Mark Engstrom, 1715 Hampshire Lane and Barry Schaub, 1720 Hampshire Lane were
present to request that Council remove or move the street light in front of
their homes, and/or minimize the effect of the light on their property.
Lowell Odland reviewed what options the Council had regarding the placement and
deflection of the streetlight and recommended that the street light be installed
as recommended, but that NSP contact the property owners prior to installation
of the light to discuss what options are open to minimize the effect of the
lights.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from Mark Engstrom, dated March 26, 1985 regarding request
for removal of street light and take no action.
*Thank You Letter to Fire Department from Lloyd Hollander
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from Lloyd Hollander, dated March 28, 1985 thanking the Fire
Department for the services they provided at his home.
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*Recall Public Hearing - CDBG Year XI Program - 4/16/85
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to recall
the public hearing for consideration of the CDBG Year XI Program for April 16,
1985.
Request for Removal of Trees on Park Property (Winnetka and Western Avenue)
Mayor Anderson reviewed background information regarding the request and other
issues the Council should consider prior to any action taken.
Lowell Odland reviewed other areas of the City where there are large areas of
boxelder trees growing.
Jim and Lois Metchnek, 15 Rhode Island Avenue North, reviewed the problems they
have had with boxelder bugs on their property, possible solutions, and requested
that the Council consider removing the boxelder trees on the park property near
their home.
Betty Anderson, 7811 Western Avenue, stated that she also has had problems with
boxelder bugs on her property.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to request
the City Manager to contact the University of Minnesota regarding the possibility
of conducting a survey of the area (Winnetka and Western Avenue) to gain as much
information as they can about the trees themselves, the number of trees that
are there, intensity of the problem and report said information to the Council.
*Request from Honeywell for Balloon to Note Quality Recognition Week
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to grant
the request of Honeywell to utilize a balloon to advertise Honeywell's recognition
week June 3 through June 7, 1985 with the following conditions:
1. The height of the balloon be limited to 70 feet.
2. The FAA be contacted and written permission, if necessary, be obtained by
Honeywell to insure no interference with local helicopter operations.
3. The balloon be brought down and into the building at sundown each day.
4. No other attachments or flags be a part of the balloon.
5. The balloon be located in the north parking lot area and not directly in
front of the building or intersection at Duluth and Douglas Drive.
6. The permit fee of $20.00 be paid for the requested permit.
*Purchase of Hand Held Portable Radios for Police and Fire
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to purchase
public safety portable radio communications equipment from Motorola Corporation
for $39,800.00 and three mobile telephone from the Metrophone Corporation for
$4,587.00.
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*Authorization to Sign Agreement with Golf Car Midwest
• MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor and Manager to sign the amendment to the agreement with Golf Car Midwest
for the furnishing of golf cars for the Brookview Golf Course.
*Brookview Rental Fee Increase
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to increase
the rental fee for residents from $275.00 to $325.00 for the use of Brookview
Community Center.
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*Quotes - Purchase of 72" Rotary Mower
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to purchase
a 72" rotary mower from the lowest responsible bidder, Korteum's Sales and
Service for $6,295.00. The quotes were as follows:
Kortuem's Sales & Services $6,295.00
Osseo Sports 6,532.30
Scharber & Sons 7,452.75
Prairie Lawn & Garden 7,504.94
Dehn's Four Seasons H.Q. 8,300.75
*Bids - 1985 Tree Removal
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to award
the bid for removal of diseased elm and oak trees from public and private property
from the lowest responsible bidder, Arps Tree Service for $58,587.00. The bids
were as follows:
Public Trees Private Trees Total
Arps Tree Service $ 8,341.00 $50,246.00 $58,587.00
Pioneer Tree Service 11,679.00 50,661.00 62,340.00
*Quotes - Furnishing for Fire Stations - Quotes
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to purchase
furnishing for the three fire stations from the lowest responsible bidder, Krown
Furniture for $29250.60. The quotes were as follows:
Station l
Krown
$688.30
Sears
$1,263.95
Donal dsons
$1,387.00
Penney' s
$1,337.00
Station 2
672.30
1,609.95
1,716.00
1,376.00
Station 3
Total
800.00
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1,728.98
1,877.00
80.00
1,227.00
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*Quotes -
Pagers for
Emergency Response
Team
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to purchase
seven paging units and air time from the lowest responsible bidder, MCI Air
Signal, Inc. for $1,365.00, as outlined in Deputy Director Mooney's memo dated
March 28, 1985.
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*Quotes - Siren Equipment for Police Squads
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to purchase
seven siren units and light bars for the police squad units from the lowest
responsible bidder, Don Streicher Guns for $1,393.00. The quotes were as follows:
Don Streicher Guns $1,393.00
Uniforms Unlimited $1,470.00
*Quotes - Additional Appropriation for Smoke Extractor Chasis
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
an additional expenditure of $781.73 for the purchase of the chasis for the
smoke extractor truck because the engine originally ordered was no longer in
production.
*Letter of Support for Mortenson Development Construction Company in North Wirth
Parkway �e opmentstr ct
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor to sign a letter of support which states the City Council and the
Housing and Redevelopment Authority will work with the Mortenson Development
Construction Company to develop a project (construction of a production facility)
in the North Wirth Parkway Development District.
Announcements of Meetings
There were no meetings to be announced.
Appointments: Board of Zoning Appeals (Alternate) and Planning Commission
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to appoint
Don Singer as an alternate to Board of Zoning Appeals for a term to expire
April, 1986.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to appoint
Jeanie Lewis to the Planning Commission for a term ending March 1, 1986.
*Minnesota Beautiful Program
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the memo from Mayor Anderson, dated March 28, 1985 regarding the
Minnesota Beautiful Program which has been referred to the Open Space and
Recreation Commission for a recommendation and will be discussed at the May 7,
1985 Council Meeting.
ComDarable Worth
Mayor Anderson stated that there is a bill before the Minnesota Legislature
that would delete Police and Fire officers from the comparable worth program and
delay the implementation of the study for two years. The League of Minnesota
Cities and Metropolitan Area Management Association are opposed to the revisions.
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
• the Mayor to communicate to our Legislators their opposition to House File 418
and Senate File 438 which would remove police and fire officers from the local
government comparable worth programs.
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Adjournment
April 2, 1985
. MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to adjourn
the meeting at 8:15 PM.
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