08-19-86 CC MinutesRegular Meeting
of the
City Council
August 19, 1986
1 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 August 19, 1986 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; Robert Skare, City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Deputy
City Clerk.
Approval of Council/Manager Minutes - May, July and August, 1986
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve
the minutes of the Council/Manager meetings of May 13, July 8, and August 12, 1986
as submitted.
Approval of City Council Minutes - August 5, 1986
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the minutes of the City Council meeting of August 5, 1986 as amended:
Informal Public Hearing - No Parking on Decatur Avenue: Jeff Bartlett was the
person who represented R. L. Johnson Investment Co., Inc.
Informal Public Hearing - Winsdale/Mendelssohn Intersection: Darlene Burbeck's
. statement should read: the Council not take as drastic action as was
proposed.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the agenda of August 19, 1986 as amended:
Addition of Mayor/Council item: Gramm-Rudman
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve
the items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*).
*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to authorize
payment of the bills as submitted.
*Licenses
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the issuance of licenses #10889 to #10990 and #5752.
*Solicitor's License - Jewish War Veterans Auxiliary #331
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve
the solicitor's license for the Jewish War Veterans Auxiliary #331.
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*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
• MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the minutes received as follows:
Recreational Facility/Pool Committee - July 14, 1986
Building Board of Review - July 21, 1986
Planning Commission - August 11, 1986
*Call for Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat Approval - Kuczek Addition - 9/16/86
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to call a
public hearing to consider approval of the preliminary plat of Kuczek Addition
for September 16, 1986.
Public Hearing - RSL 162 (Residential Street Lights) - Welcome Avenue, Welcome
ircle and Phoenix Street
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.
Russ Allanson, 1114 Welcome Circle, petitioner, wants lights installed for
protection and security reasons.
Seymour Clayman, 5600 Phoenix Street, he wanted to know how long he would have
• to pay the assessment.
Wally Klovstad, 1220 Welcome Avenue North, opposed, he feels there is no need
for the lights, they are too expensive, and residents can install their own
yard light.
Scott Rayman, 1240 Welcome Avenue North, opposed, he questioned what the operation
costs cover.
Richard Johnson, 1200 Welcome Avenue North, opposed, he would like to see a copy
of the petition and is concerned over the costs.
Jan Kadiesky, 1117 Welcome Circle, in favor of project, would like to see the
street corners lighted.
Paul Electris, 1316 Welcome Avenue North, opposed, he wanted to know how the
percentages were determined and questioned why residents in Golden Valley have
to pay when in Crystal NSP picks up the cost.
Norine Olson -Elm, 1110 Welcome Circle, in favor.
Kathy Vesely, 5525 Phoenix Street, opposed, feels lights from highway provide
enough light, and asked if Phoenix Street could be removed from the district.
Lee Ketcher, 5510 Phoenix Street, he would like his name removed from the petition
he thought he was signing a petition for cost estimates.
John Hoogenraad, 5505 Phoenix Street, feels the assessment should be based on
the value of the home and asked how his property was benefited by the project.
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Public Hearing - RSL 162 (Residential Street Lights) - Welcome Avenue, Welcome
irc a ind Phoenix Street - Continue
Walt Steffen, 1305 Welcome Avenue North, he signed the petition but he would
like his name removed from the petition because he is now opposed.
Dean Knutson, 1109 Welcome Circle, in favor.
Ann Wilson, 1125 Welcome Circle, opposed.
Norbert Friedemann, 1121 Welcome Circle, in favor.
Ms. O'Donnell, 1107 Welcome Avenue North, in favor.
Vicki Rasmussen, 1315 Welcome Circle, requested her name be removed fro the
petition.
Merrilee Steffen, 1305 Welcome Avenue North, she asked why not just light
Welcome Circle and suggested installation of overhead lights.
Sharon Hunter, 1255 Welcome Avenue North, she asked if they could have overhead
lights instead of ornamental.
Ms. Hoogenraad, 5505 Phoenix Street, she would be in favor of overhead lights.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to defer
action until the Council Meeting of November 5, 1986.
Public Hearing - 86 SI 14 (Street Improvement) - Welcome Avenue/Phoenix Street
William J oynes reviewed the status of the policy for funding of street construction
projects and options available.
Lowell Odland reviewed 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.
Wally Klovstad, 1220 Welcome Avenue North, suggested the City install blacktop
curbs to reduce the costs of installation and felt the projects were too expensive.
Kathy Vesely, 5525 Phoenix Street, she wanted to know the benefits between
concrete curb and gutter and bituminous gutter.
Scott Rayman, 1240 Welcome Avenue North, feels the street should be kept the way
it is.
John Hunter, 1255 Welcome Avenue North, opposed.
Paul Electris, 1316 Welcome Avenue North, he feels the street doesn't need repair.
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Public Hearing - 86 SI 14 (Street Improvement) - Welcome Avenue/Phoenix Street -
Continue
• Richard Johnson, 1200 Welcome Avenue North, opposed.
Sharon Hunter, 1255 Welcome Avenue North, asked if Welcome Cirle could be fixed
but leave the other streets alone.
Vicki Rasmussen, 1315 Welcome Avenue North, she stated she has had no drainage
problems.
John Hoogenraad, 5505 Phoenix Street, he feels there is nothing wrong with the
street.
Walt Steffen, 1305 Welcome Avenue North, he stated he has had no drainage problems.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to continue
the hearing until the Council Meeting of January 20, 1987.
Public Hearing - 86 SI 11 (Street Improvement) - Welcome Circle
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Russ Allenson, 1114 Welcome Circle, he had questions regarding the assessment
• procedure.
Norert Friedeman, 1121 Welcome Circle, he stated he was assessed 20 years ago for
storm sewer and questioned why it was not maintained and questioned who should pay
for the new assessment.
Ann Wilson, 1125 Welcome Circle, she feels the City should be responsible.
Norine Olson -Elm, 1110 Welcome Circle, she would like to know all the facts
prior to holding the public hearing.
Dean Knutson, 1109 Welcome Circle, what happens with the street between now and
next year.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to continue
the hearing until the Council Meeting of January 20, 1987.
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Public Hearing - 86 SI 12 (Street Improvement) - Ellis Lane
August 19, 1986
. The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Keith Martindale, 522 Ellis Lane, in favor of project.
Rob Peterson, 7215 Glenwood Avenue, he questioned how he would benefit from the
project.
Myron Anderson, 530 Kelly Drive, he had questions regarding how he would benefit
and costs of the project.
Bob Knaeble, 520 Kelly Drive, he feels he does not benefit by the project.
Bob Torgerson, 510-512 Kelly Drive, in favor.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to continue
the hearing until the Council meeting of January 20, 1987.
*Approval of Final Plat — Negen Addition
Member Johnson introduced the 'following resolution and moved its adoption:
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ACCEPTANCE OF PLAT - NEGEN ADDITION
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 Pages
*Request by Honeywell, Inc. to Serve Beer at Brookview Picnic Shelter
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from Diane Signorelli, dated August 13, 1986, and approve
the request to serve beer at Brookview Picnic Shelter on August 21, 1986 from
5:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
*Bids - 86 SS 2 (Storm Sewer)
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to award
the bid for 86 SS 2 to the lowest responsible bidder, Park Construction for
$197,494.75. The bids were as follows:
F. F. Jedlicki, Inc. $235,160.75
G. L. Contracting 231,164.99
Park Construction 197,494.75
S. J. Lewis Construction 261,177.30
Thomas & Sons Construction 197,910.90
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*Quotes - Light Pole Standard Painting
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the preparation and painting of thirteen light pole standards at Lions, Glenview
Terrace, Lakeview Heights and Papoose Park from the lowest responsible bidder,
Enterprise Decorating for $2,450.00. The quotes were as follows:
C & D Painting Contractors, Inc. $2,600.00
Casei Decorating, Inc. 2,600.00
Enterprise Decorating 2,450.00
*Quotes - Lumber for Hockey Boards
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to purchase
lumber for the construction of hockey board replacements from the lowest responsible
bidder, Western States Forest Products for $1,/78.00. The quotes were as follows:
Western States Forest Products $1,778.00
St. Regis/Wheeler 2,432.00
Scherer Bros. Lumber 2,387.00
Announcements of Meetings
No action taken.
Reschedule December 2 Meeting
. MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to reschedule
the December 2 Council meeting to December 9, 1986.
Policy Relating to City Funding of Human Services Agencies
Bob Mayeron, Human Rights Commissioner, summarized the action the Commission
took on the proposed policies and answered questions from the Council.
The Council discussed the policy and made some suggestions that Mr. Mayeron take
back to the Commission for their review.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously that the
Council indicate its approval of the concept of the policy, approve the application
form and request the Human Rights Commisison submit its revised policy at the
September 16 Council meeting.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to authorize
staff to utilize the application for funding supplied by the Human Rights Commission
for the 1987 budget process.
Centennial Town Meeting
The Council discussed their ideas and suggestions of how the Town Meeting should
be coordinated.
• The Mayor was requested to contact the Board/Commission Chairs to ask for a
representative to serve on the Town Meeting Committee.
Council Members Bakken and Thompson and staff will meet on August 28, 1986 at
6:30 PM in the Mayor's Conference Room with the Town Meeting Committee.
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Support for OASIS Mental Health Program
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor to send a letter in support of the OASIS Mental Health Program to the
Hennepin County Commissioners and Legislators.
LMC Regional Meeting
Mayor Anderson, Council Members Bakken and Thompson will attend the LMC Regional
Meeting on September 17, 1986 at 2:30 PM at the Medina Ballroom.
Gramm-Rudman
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion craried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor to write a letter to Senator Boschwitz, Senator Durenberger and Representative
Frenzel on behalf of the National League of Cities relative to Gramm-Rudman.
Adjournment
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to adjourn
the meeting at 9:35 PM.
Mary E. Affierson, Mayor
• ATTEST:
uy Na y, Deputy(,,City Clerk
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