11-06-85 CC MinutesRegular Meeting
of the
City Council
November 6, 1985
iPursuant 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 6, 1985 at 6:30 PM.
The following members were present: Anderson, Johnson, Stockman and Thompson,
and the following member was absent: Bakken. Also present were: William
Joynes, City Manager; Lowell Odland, Director of Public Works; Robert Skare,
City Attorney and Judy Nally, Deputy City Clerk.
Approval of Council Minutes - October 15, 1985
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the minutes of the Council meeting of October 15, 1985 as submitted.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the agenda of November 6, 1985 as amended:
Addition of Communications and Petitions: Memo from Garfunkel, Freiberg, Webster,
and O'Meara Regarding 85 SS 2 and Letter from Lawrence Freiberg Regarding 85 SS 2
Addition of Manager's Item: Approval of Values for Hennepin Co-op Seed Exchange
and Hoben Property
-Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*).
*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
payment of the bills as submitted.
*Claim from Darrell and Carol Evenson
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the claim from Darrell and Carol Evenson and refer it to the insurance
company.
*Licenses
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the issuance of licenses #10143 to #10155 and #5669.
*Class B Gambling License - Northern Minnesota Theraputic Camp
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the application from Northern Minnesota Theraputic Camp for a Class B
gambling license.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
*Taxi Cab Driver Licenses
November 6, 1985
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the issuance of taxi cab driver's licenses as recommended by staff.
*Peddler's License - Steve G. Sommerfeld
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the peddler's license for Steve G. Sommerfeld.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the minutes received as follows:
Board of Zoning Appeals - October 8, 1985
Recreational Facility/Pool Committee - September 24, 1985
Human Rights Commission - October 10, 1985
Planning Commission - October 14 and 28, 1985
*Call for Public Hearing - Ordinance Amendment - Light Industrial Zoning District -
1273-785-
MOVED
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MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to call a
public hearing to consider an ordinance amendment to the Light Industrial Zoning
Code District for December 3, 1985.
*Call for Public Hearin - Ordinance Amendment - Residential Day Care Facilities -
127-3T85
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to call a
public hearing to consider an ordinance amendment regarding residential day care
facilities for December 3, 1985.
Continued Public Hearing - Second Reading - Ordinance Amendment - Home Occupations
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to bring
on the table for second reading the ordinance amendment herein entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
(Amendments to the Zoning Code Respecting Home
Occupations in Residential Zoning Districts)
William Joynes reviewed the background on the action previously taken by the
Council and answered questions from the Council.
Warren Kapsner, Planning Commissioner, stated the Planning Commission recommended
approval of the ordinance as reviewed and amended by the Commission.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Helmut Maier, 115 Florida Court, thanked the Council and Planning Commission for
• considering the concerns of the neighborhood and recommended approval of the
amended ordinance.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
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Regular Meeting of the City Council
November 6, 1985
Continued Public Hearing - Second Reading - Ordinance Amendment - Home Occupations
Continued
• MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried to remove from Section
2 of the Ordinance, 3A.13(2)(H). Council Member Stockman voted no.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve
on second reading the ordinance amendment herein quoted by title, as amended:
Section 1: HOME OCCUPATION definition, fourth line, ...serving fewer than 12
persons.... should be changed to "serving 12 or fewer".
Section 2: Section 3A.13 Home Occupations Permitted, delete (2)(H).
Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES BAKKEN - ABSENT JOHNSON - YES STOCKMAN - YES THOMPSON - YES
Continued Public Hearing - 85 SS 2 - Tolg Addition
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Bill Webster, 4007 Roanoke Circle, he feels the storm sewer is not necessary,
but is willing to maintain the ditch as stated in the petition he submitted.
Lawrence Freiberg, 120 Meadow Lane, he feels only one property owner will benefit
from the storm sewer and feels that if some regrading is done that will solve
the problem, wanted to know who maintains the sewer if it is installed, and is
willing to maintain the ditch as stated in the petition submitted.
Ann Murray, 200 Meadow Lane, stated she has seen the area flooded a couple of
times.
Virgil Mylan, 204 Sunnyridge Lane, he stated he is concerned that if nothing is
done his property will flood next spring and requested the Council view the area.
Patrick O'Meara, 206 Sunnyridge Circle, he stated he would assit in the maintenance
of the ditch and felt the storm sewer proposed would not effect the drainage.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
85SS2
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, Stockman and Thompson; and the following was absent: Bakken,
and the following voted against the same: Johnson, 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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Regular Meeting of the City Council November 6, 1985
Continued Public Hearing - 85 SS 2 - Tolg Addition - Continued
• MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to direct
staff to prepare a plan for regrading the ditch, including cost estimates and
refer the plan back to the Council for their information and/or action.
Staff will notify the property owners when the item will be on the agenda for
Council action.
Public Hearing - Street Vacation - Portion of Roanoke Circle
Lowell Odland reviewed the street vacation.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Bill Webster, 4007 Roanoke Circle, Petitioner, was present to answer questions.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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RESOLUTION FOR VACATION OF PORTION OF ROANOKE CIRCLE
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, Johnson, Stockman and Thompson; and the following was
. absent: Bakken, 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
Informal Public Hearinq - Elimination of Left Hand Turn at T.H. 55 to Ardmore
Drive
Lowell Odland reviewed the traffic patterns which will occur when the intersection
is changed.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
General comments and questions regarding traffic patterns, snow and ice removal
were received.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously that the
Council concur with MnDOT's request on the geometrics of the T.H. 55/Ardmore
Drive intersection.
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Regular Meeting of the City Council
November 6, 1985
Public Hearing - First Reading - Ordinance Amendment - Towing and Impounding of
Vehicles
• 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 CITY CODE
(Amendments to the City Code Respecting Towing Contractors
and Impounding Regulations)
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 Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve
on first reading the ordinance amendment herein quoted by title.
Public Hearing - Second Reading - Ordinance Amendment - Administrative Section
of Zoning Code for Amendments to Comprehensive Plan
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to bring
on the table for second reading the ordinance amendment herein entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
(Amendment to the Zoning Code Respecting Comprehensive Municipal Plan)
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 Johnson 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 - ABSENT JOHNSON - YES STOCKMAN - YES THOMPSON - YES
*Letter from Gilbert Tomczik Regarding Crossover at T.H. 55 at Ardmore Drive
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from Gilbert Tomczik, received October 31, 1985, regarding
the crossover at T.H. 55 at Ardmore Drive and consider it at the public hearing.
Memo from Garfunkel, Freiberg, Webster and O'Meara Regarding 85 SS 2
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the memo from Garfunkel, Freiberg, Webster, and O'Meara, dated November
4, 1985, regarding 85 SS 2 and consider it at the public hearing.
Letter from Lawrence Freiberg Regarding 85 SS 2
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from Lawrence Freiberg, dated November 6, 1985, regarding 85
SS 2 and consider it at the public hearing.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
November 6, 1985
*Call for Public Hearinq - RSL 155 - Dakota Avenue South - 12/3/85
• Member Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
RSL 155
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, Johnson, Stockman and Thompson; and the following was
absent: Bakken, 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 Feasibility Study - RSL 157 - Valders Avenue
Member Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT ON IMPROVEMENT
RSL 157
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, Johnson, Stockman and Thompson; and the following was
absent: Bakken, 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 theDeputy City Clerk. See Resolution Book Page
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*Call for Public Hearing RSL 157 Valders Avenue 12/3/85
Member Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
RSL 157
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, Johnson, Stockman and Thompson; and the following was
absent: Bakken, 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 Feasibility Study - RSL 158 - Louisiana Avenue
Member Thompson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT ON IMPROVEMENT
RSL 158
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, Johnson, Stockman and Thompson; and the following was
absent: Bakken, 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
Regular Meeting of the City Council November 6, 1985
*Call for Public Hearing-- RSL 158-- Louisiana Avenue - 12/3/85
IS Member Thompson introduced
�the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
RSL 158
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, Johnson, Stockman and Thompson; and the following was
absent: Bakken, 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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Proposed Guidelines for Temporary Signage on T.H. 12
William Joynes reviewed the guidelines recommended by staff and answered
questions from the Council.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the policy as recommended and authorize staff to issue permits based on the
criteria outlined.
*Call for Public Hearing - Pond Easement Vacation - Windsor Woods - 12/3/85
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to call a
public hearing to consider a pond easement vacation for Windsor Woods for
December 3, 1985.
*Call for Informal Public Hearinq - Ordinance Amendment - Police Subsistence
Allowance - 11/19/85
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to call
an informal public hearing to consider an ordinance amendment regarding the
Police subsistence allowance for November 19, 1985.
*Recall Public Hearing — Amendments to CUBG Program - 11/19/85
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to recall
the public hearing to consider amendments to the CDBG Program for November 19,
1985.
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Regular Meeting of the City Council November 6, 1985
Bids - Towing and Impounding of Vehicles
Dean Mooney, Deputy Director, reviewed the rationale for recommending the bid be
awarded to North Suburban Towing.
Robert Skare answered questions regarding the City's liability.
Representatives from North Suburban Towing and Plymouth Village Automotive were
present to answer questions from the Council.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to award
the bid for the towing and impounding of vehicles for a three year contract
period to North Suburban Towing Company. The bids were as follows:
North Suburban Towing Company $34,650.00
Plymouth Village Automotive 30,675.00
*Quotes - Playground Equipment
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to purchase
playground equipment to be installed at Lakeview Terrace Park from the lowest
responsible bidder, Earl F. Anderson and Associates for $6,906.00. The quotes
were as follows:
Earl F. Anderson and Associates $6,906.00
Miracle Recreation Equipment 7,420.00
Vaughan & Associates 9,140.00
*Quotes - Refrigerator for Community Center
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to purchase
a refrigerator for the Community Center from the lowest responsible bidder,
Merit Supply for $1,405.00. The quotes were as follows:
Merit Supply Company $1,405.00
Aslesen's 1,431.00
Roberts Equipment 1,710.00
*Quotes - Snow Plow for One Ton Dump Truck
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to purchase
one 81/2 foot Western Snow Plow, including all attachments and installation from
the lowest responsible bidder, Wayzata Auto Service Inc. for $1,705.00. The
quotes were as follows:
Wayzata Auto Service Inc. $1,705.00
Gnerer Welding 1,896.00
LaHass Mfg. & Sales, INc. 1,7 47.00
Regular Meeting of the City Council November 6, 1985
*Quotes - Fluorescent Light Fixtures for Park Shelter Buildings
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to purchase
twelve fluorescent light fixtures for installation in six park shelter buildings
from the lowest responsible bidder, Graybar Electric Co. for $1,092.60. The
quotes were as follows:
Graybar Electric Co. $1,092.60
Viking Electric Co. 1,317.00
*Quotes - Carpentry Work at Community Center
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the carpentry work necessary to complet the decking at the Community Center from
the lowest responsible bidder, Gary Reid Construction for $1,576.00. The quotes
were as follows:
Gary Reid Construction
Bruce Gergerach Construction
$1,576.00
1,675.00
Approval of Values for Hennepin Co-op Seed Exchange and Hoben Property
William Joynes reviewed the background on the properties.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the established value of $285,000 for the Hennepin Co -Operative Seed Exchange,
Inc. located at 8140 Golden Valley Road.
• MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the established value of $43,500 for the vacant property (approximately one-third
acre and a twenty foot wide temporary construction easement) owned by James Hoben
located at 710 Boone Avenue North.
Announcements of Meetings
The time for the Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting scheduled for
November 12, 1985 has been changed from 7:30 PM to 4:30 PM. The Council/Manager
meeting will be held following the HRA meeting.
Council Retreat
The Council set January 18, 1986 as the date for the Council/Staff planning retreat.
Meeting with MnDOT Regarding I-394 Construction
Staff was requested to ask a representative from MnDOT to attend the Housing and
Redevelopment Authority Meeting on November 12, 1985 to answer questions regarding
I-394 construction.
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Regular Meeting of the City Council
November 6, 1985
Centennial Committee Update
Don Palmer, Chair, Centennial Committee, updated the Council on the activities
planned for the Centennial, requested the City pay the upfront costs of printing
the Centennial books, Centennial pins to be distributed to residents, and decals
to be placed on any outgoing City mail. Mr. Palmer also stated the Fire Department
is interested in organizing a parade, kiddie carnival and/or street dance to be
held at Brookview.
William Joynes reviewed the funding available for the Centennial Committee's use.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the upfront contribution of $10,000 to the Centennial Committee to be used for
the printing of the Centennial books and any other expenses.
The Council requested that any organization wishing to participate in the
Centennial submit written proposals to the Centennial Committe for their
comments and be referred to the Council for final approval.
The Council expressed its appreciation to Don Palmer and to the members of the
Centennial Committee for their efforts.
Recreational Facility/Pool Committee Update
Chuck Burmeister, Chair, Recreational Facility/Pool Committee and Rick Jacobson,
Director of Park and Recreation, updated the Council on the Committee's progress,
requested the hiring of an architectural firm to assist the Committee, and
request soil tests be done at the proposed site.
William Joynes reviewed the funding available for consulting services for the
Committee.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
staff to solicit soil test proposals and the Committee and staff to make a
recommendation to Council on the hiring of a architect to assist the Committee.
The Council expressed its appreciation to Chuck Burmeister and to the members of
the Committee for their efforts.
Dover Hill Update
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the memo from Mayor Anderson and Council Member Stockman dated October
24, 1985 regarding Dover Hill.
Suburban Rate Authority
William Joynes recommended the Council not participate in the NSP rate case.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from Graydon Boeck, Suburban Rate Authority, dated October
28, 1985, regarding participation in a electric rate case before the Public
Utilities Commission.
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Regular Meeting of the City Council
Adjournment
November 6, 1985
• MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to adjourn
the meeting at 9:55 PM.
ATTEST:
Ju Na la Deputy C' y Clerk
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Mary E. I
derson, Mayor