09-18-90 CC Minutes Regul ar P1eeti ng
of the
City Council
September 18, 1990
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council
of the City of Golden Valley, Hennepin County, Plinnesota was held at 7800
Golden Valley Road in said City on Septer�ber 18, 1990 at 6:30 PM.
The following members were present: Anderson, Johnson, Stockman and Thompson;
and the following was absent: Bakken. Also present were: Lowell Odland,
Director of Public Works; Allen Barnard, City Attorney; and Judy Nally,
Administrative Secretary.
Approval of Minutes: September 4, 1990
�10VED by Johnson, seconded by Thor�pson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the City Council minutes of Septer�ber 4, 1990 as submitted.
Approval of Agenda
�10VED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the agenda of Septer�ber 18, 1990 as amended: Addition of Communications and
Petitions - Letters fror� Paul Lynch and Ernie Prince Regarding Closing of Natchez
Avenue; and Departr�ental Iter� - lJaiver of Noise Ordinance - Lunda Construction -
Glenwood/Highway 100.
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*).
*Bills and Claims
P10VED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and r�otion carried unanimously to authorize
payment of the bills as submitted.
*Licenses
P�OVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the issuance of license #6206 to #6208.
*Gambling License Renewal - Humane Society of Hennepin County
P10VED by Johnson, seconded by Thor�pson and r�otion carried unanimously to receive
and file the gar�bling license renewal for the Hur�ane Society of Hennepin County.
Solicitor's License - Sexual Violence Center
P10VED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and r�otion carried unanir�ously to approve
the solicitor's license for the Sexual Violence Center.
*Peddler's License - Public �1arketing Associates
P10VED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and r�otion carried unanir�ously to approve
the peddler's license for Public t1arketing Associates.
Regular hteeting of the City Council
Septe�ber 18, 1990
Page 2
*Taxicab Driver Licenses
P10VED by Johnson, seconded by Tho�pson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the taxicab driver licenses as recom�ended by staff.
*Plinutes of Board and Co�missions
P10VED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and �otion carried unani�ously to receive
and file the minutes received as follo��s:
Open Space and Recreation Commission - August 27, 1990
Housing Task Force - August 6, 1990
Planning Commission - August 13 and August 27, 1990
Bassett Creek Water P1anagement Co�mission - July 19, 1990
Public Hearing - First Consideration - Ordinance #44 - Conditional Use Permit -
6100 Golden Valley Road
The following ordinance tivas P10VED by Johnson, seconded by Stock�an:
ORDINANCE #44, 2ND SERIES
AP� ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
(Conditional Use Permit for 6100 Golden Valley Road)
Lowell Odland stated the proponent requested the item be continued until the
October 2, 1990 Council Meeting.
The t1ayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present tfl do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Hearing and seeing no
one, the Playor closed the public hearing.
P10VED by Thor�pson, seconded by Stockman and r�otion carried unanimously to continue
the public hearing for consideration of the conditional use permit for 6100
Golden Valley Road to October 2, 1990.
Informal Public Hearing - No Parkinq Request - Xenia Avenue, Laurel Avenue to T.H. 12
Lowell Odland reviewed the request.
The �1ayor opened the r�eeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Craig Greenberg, Attorney representing Northstar Printing and Plailing, stated
they are opposed to the parking restrictions and requested the Council allow
parking on both sides of Xenia for a one year period and monitor the parking
situation and make any changes after that date and base the changes on any
parking problems that occur.
The Playor closed the public hearing.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
Septe�ber 18, 1990
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Informal Public Hearing - No Parking Request - Xenia Avenue, Laurel Avenue to
T.H. 12 - Continued
Member Thompson introduced the following resolution and �oved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 90-59
RESOLUTION RESTRICING PARKING ON PORTIONS OF XENIA AVENUE
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by P1e�ber
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 �1ayor and her
signature attested by the City Clerk.
Informal Public Hearing - Harold Avenue Cul -de-Sac
Lowell Odland reviewed the request.
The flayor opened the �eeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Hearing and seeing no
one the P1ayor closed the public hearing.
�lember Stockman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 90-60
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AN OROERING PIANNER OF COPlSTRUCTION
90 SI 9, 90 LF 2, 90 WP1 3
(HAROLD AVENUE)
The r�otion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by P1ember
Johnson and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof: Anderson, Johnson, Stockman and Thor�pson; and the following was
absent: Bakken, and the following voted against the sar�e: none, whereupon said
resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Playor and her
signature attested by the City Clerk.
Plember Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 90-61
RESOLUTION ORDERING COP�STRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
90 S I 9, 90 LF 2, 90 4J�1 3
(HAROLD AVEPJUE)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Mer�ber
Thompson 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 City Clerk.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
September 18, 1990
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Informal Public Hearing - Natchez Avenue Closing
Lowell Odland introduced the agenda item. Dean Ptooney, Director of Public
Safety reviewed the staff recom�endation and answered questions.
The P�ayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Dave Albersman, 140.5 Natchez Avenue South, petitioner, in favor of closing
street because of concerns for childrens safety and traffic.
David Runkle, 4340 Sussex Road, opposed to closing street because on effect on
other streets.
Doug Ford, 1445 Pdatchez Avenue South, in favor of closing street because of volume
and speed of traffic.
Joel Henley, 1520 PJatchez Avenue South, in favor of closure for childrens safety,
and traffic from St. Louis Park condos and townhouses.
Richard Brumfield, 1515 Pdatchez Avenue South, in favor of closing street.
Susan Armstrong, 1415 Natchez Avenue South, in favor of closing street.
Marjorie Kress, 1450 Natchez Avenue South, feels if the street is closed it will
diminish crime.
Beverly Girdwood, 1345 Natchez Avenue South, approves closing of street.
Deb Albersman, 1405 Natchez Avenue South, in favor of closing street.
Dave Denning, 1440 Fairlawn Glay, in favor of closing Natchez.
rlargaret �lacneale, 4530 Douglas Drive, opposed to closing Natchez because of
loss in emergency vehicle response time.
Floyd Feikema, 1445 Fairlawn Way, asked questions about bus routes.
Duane Orn, 4401 Avondale Road, opposed to closing Natchez.
Tracy Godfrey, 4630 Douglas Avenue, requested the Council consider other ways to
slow down the speeding on Natchez (speed bumps, stop sign, one way exit out of
area on Natchez, and enforcement of 7:00 - 9:00 Aht speeders).
Wilbur Berg, 1529 Fairlawn Way, opposed to closing Natchez.
Carelton Fish, 1400 Natchez Avenue South, in favor of closing Natchez.
Bill Kueffner, 1500 Fairlawn Way, keep Natchez open.
Howard Cox, 1410 Fairlawn Way, opposed to closing Natchez.
Vernon Stegner, 4520 Douglas Avenue, opposed to closing Natchez, find other
solutions to traffic problems, keep open for emergency vehicles.
Regular h1eeting of the City Council
September 18, 1990
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Informal Public Hearing - �latchez Avenue Closin - Continued
Richard Brown, 1417 P�atchez Avenue South, opposed to closing Natchez, keep open
for e�ergency vehicles.
Raymond Blaylock, 1430 Fairlawn Way, concerned over cri�e and safety of children.
Violet Sather, 4325 Sussex Road, had questions about entrances to service road
Pat Bennett, 1430 Fairlawn Way, stated that yeild traffic signs are ignored by
neighbors.
Joe Farris, 4515 Avondale Road, opposed to closing Natchez.
The P1ayor closed the public hearing.
The f1ayor stated she received a fax fro� Justin Pearl , 4330 Sussex Road, which
stated his opposition to the closing of Natchez.
The Mayor stated she would like to �eet with P1r. Godfrey and other residents in
the area to discuss any alternatives that would help alleviate the traffic situation.
P40VED by Johnson, seconded by Stock�an and �otion carried unanimously to deny
the request to install a cul -de-sac on Natchez Avenue South.
Informal Public Hearing - Second Consideration - Ordinance #43 - Alcoholic
Beverages Licensing and Regulations
The following ordinance was P40VED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson:
ORDINANCE #43, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE A�1ENDING THE CITY CODE
(Amendments Respecting Alcoholic Beverages Licensing and Regulation)
Allen Barnard introduced the agenda item.
The Playor 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 Playor closed the public hearing.
t10VED by Johnson, seconded by Tho�pson and �otion carried unanimously to deny
Ordinance #43.
P40VED by Tho�pson, seconded by Johnson and �otion carried unanimously to recall
the public hearing to consider and ordinance a�endment respecting alcoholic
beverages licensing and reguations for October 2, 1990.
Regular P1eeting of the City Council
September 18, 1990
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*Petition from Hidden Village Regardin 6100 Golden Valle Road
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the petition fro� Hidden Village regarding 6100 Golden Valley Road and
' consider it at the public hearing.
*Letter from John Richter Regarding 6100 Golden Valley Road
P10VED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and �otion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from John Richter regarding 6100 Golden Valley Road and
consider it at the public hearing.
Letter from Paul Lynch and Ernie Prince Regarding Closinq of Natchez Avenue South
The Council received a letter from Paul Lynch, dated September 6, 1990 and Ernie
Prince, dated September 8, 1990 regarding the closing of Natchez Avenue and
considered the� at the public hearing.
*Requests to Serve Beer and/or Wine at Brookview Park
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and �otion carried unanimously to receive,
file and approve the following requests to serve beer and/or wine at Brookview
Park: Narvey, Sheehan & Qenson, dated September 6, 1990 to serve beer and wine
at the small shelter on September 23, 1990 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 Ph1; Honeywell ,
Inc. (Ih1S), dated Septe�ber 7, 1990 to serve beer and wine at the small shelter
on September 19, 1990 fro� 3:00 P�1 until dusk; P1ary Budner, dated September 13,
1990 to serve beer and wine at the s�all shelter on Septe�ber 30, 1990 from
11:00 A�1 unti 1 4:00 PPt and P1ary P1 ooster, dated Septe�ber 13, 1990 �o serve beer
and wine at the sr�all shelter on September 29, 1990 fror� 5:00 PF1 until dusk.
*Call for Special Assessment Hearing - 10/2/90
�tOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and r�otion carried unanir�ously to call a
public hearing for October 2, 1990 at 7:30 PP1 as the date for the special
assessment public hearing on the following projects: Street Improvements
(89 SI 2 and 89 SI 3) ; Residential Street Light Installation Charge (RSL 184) ;
delinquent utility bills, weed eradication, tree rer�oval , false alarr� violations
and miscellaneous delinquent invoices.
*CaTI for Public Hearing - Ordinance Ar�endment - Adoption of Revised State
Building Code - 10/2/90
P10VED by Johnson, seconded by Thonpson and motion carried unanimously to call
for an informal public hearing to consider an ordinance amendment regarding
incorporation of the revised state building code for October 2, 1990.
*Call for Public Hearing - Ordinance Amendment - Sanitation Requirer�ents for Food
and Beverage Establishments - 10/2/90
P10VED by Johnson, seconded by Thor�pson and motion carried unanimously to call
for an informal public hearing to consider an ordinance anendment regarding
revised sanitation requirernents for food and beverage establishments for October
2, 1990.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
September 18, 1990
Page 7
*August, 1990 - General Fund Bud et Report
P10VED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and �otion carried unani�ously to receive
and file the August, 1990 General Fund Budget Report.
*Receipt of Canada Goose P,eport
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the Canada Goose Report, dated July 31 , 1990 from the University of
Flinnesota.
*Authorization to Hire Architect for Cold Storage Buildin
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and r�otion carried unanir�ously to authorize
the hiring of Kilstofte Associates Architects to prepare bids and specifications
for the cold storage building on the City's Tenth Avenue site for an ar�ount not
to exceed $7,000.00.
*Letter Sent to Laurel Hills Resident Regarding Replacement of Soo Line Railroad
Crossings at Laurel Avenue
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thor�pson and r�otion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter sent to Ms. Audrey Nesheim, dated September 6, 1990
regarding the replacement of Soo Line Railroad Crossings at Laurel Avenue.
*Call for Public Hearing - Preliminary Design Plan and General Plan Approval -
PUD #59 - Amendment #1 - Dahlberg, Inc. - 10/16/90
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanir�ously to call for
a public hearing to consider preliminary design plan and general plan approval
of PUD #59, Amendr�ent #1, Dahlberg, Inc. for October 16, 1990.
Waiver of Noise Ordinance - Lunda Construction - Glenwood/Highway 100
Lowell Odland introduced the agenda item.
P�OVED by Thor�pson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to grant
the request submitted by Lunda Construction to waive the noise ordinance for the
erection of structural steel on the Glenwood Avenue bridge over Highway 100 on
September 24 - 27, 1990 from 10:00 PF1 until 5:00 AD1 and request either the
construction cor�pany or MnDOT notify the effected homeowners.
*Quotes - Capping of Well at Old Central Garage Building
h10VED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and r�otion carried unanimously to authorize
the hiring of Don Stodola Well Drilling Co. Inc. to perforate and seal the old
well located at the former central gargage facility for $2,850.00.
*Quotes - Fall Leaf Disposal
P10VED by Johnson, seconded by Thor�pson and r�otion carried unanimously to authorize
the hiring of Waste P�lanagement to provide truck and drivers for the fall leaf
disposal for $50.00 per hour, per truck.
Regular �1eeting of the City Council
Septe�ber 18, 1990
Page 8
*Government Center Banner and Flags
P10VED by Johnson, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to purchase
six banners and six flags for the government center fro� Banner Creations for a
cost of $1,888.00.
*Quotes - Shade Trees
�10VED by Johnson, seconded by Tho�pson and motion carried unanimously to purchase
forty-five, 21�" shade trees from the lowest responsible bidder, Noble Nursery
for $10,350.00. The quotes were as follows:
Noble Nursery $10,350.00
Plidwest Landscaping 10,790.00
Plinnesota Valley Landscaping 11,025.00
Announcements of P�eetings
No action taken.
Group Ho�e Seminar
Staff will inform the Council of the dates for the Group Ho�e Seminar.
Appointment to Building Board of Review
Playor Anderson introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stock�an and motion carried unanimously to appoint
Stanley Chasney to the Building 6oard of Review for a three year term, expiring
P1a rch 1, 1993.
*Proclamation for Wornen of Today Week
P10VED by Johnson, seconded by Thor�pson and motion carried unanimously to proclaim
Septer�ber 23-29, 1990 as Women of Today 4Jeek in Golden Valley.
Administrative Hearing - Hazardous Building - 2200 Ensign Avenue North
P�ayor Anderson introduced the agenda iter� and requesed Allen Barnard, the City
Attorney, conduct the administrative hearing. P1r. Barnard outlined the procedure
for all interested persons to be heard on the matter. P1ary Mitchell , the Court
Reporter who was reporting the hearing adr�inistered the oath to the landowner
and city witnesses who were going to speak on the matter.
Lloyd Becker, Director of Zoning and Community Services, presented background
inforr�ation regarding the violations and introduced pictures and correspondence
into evidence.
Viola Saari stated she can not afford to remove the barn and pay for it now but
would not object to having the city remove the building and pay for it as a special
assessment.
Regular Pleeting of the City Council
September 18, 1990
Page 9
Ad�inistrative Hearing - Hazardous Building - 2200 Ensign Avenue P�orth - Continued
Joe Bluford, 2150 Ensign Avenue North, stated he feels the building is unsafe
and should be re�oved.
After affording all persons present the opportunity to present evidence and be
heard on the matter, Mr. Barnard closed the hearing and the matter was left for
Council decision. He further explained the procedure for entering into an
agreement with the property owners for removal of the building.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stock�an and �otion carried unanimously to authorize
the t1ayor and City Clerk to execute and issue an order for removal of the building
(a copy is attached hereto as Exhibit A).
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unani�ously to direct
staff to meet with the property owners and negotiate an agreement for re�oval of
the building and bring back the agreement to the Council for their approval .
Appeal to Board of Zoninq Appeals Decision - 4335 Sussex Road
Lloyd Becker, Director of Zoning and Community Services, presented background
information regarding the Board of Zoning Appeal decision.
P1ike Sell , Chair, Board of Zoning Appeals, reviewed the discussion by the Board
and answered questions from the Council .
Carol Lorence, 4335 Sussex Road, requested the Council consider her request to
add a 10 foot addition to the garage and reviewed the background infor�ation.
Allen Barnard reviewed the procedure for approval or denial of the request.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Tho�pson and �otion carried unanimously to grant
both variances requested by Carol Lorence, as outlined in her BZA appeal dated
August 14, 1990 for the property located at 4335 Sussex Road.
Ad j ou rnment
t10VED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and r�otion carried unanimously to adjourn
the meeting at 9:15 PM.
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ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY, HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
To : Kenneth C. Saari Marquette Bank Golden Valley
. Viola A. Saari 8200 Golden Valley Road
2200 Ensign Avenue North ' Golden Valley, MN 55427
Golden Valley, MN 55427
First Minnesota Savings Bank Beneficial Loan & Thrift Co.
77 South Seventh Street 5510 West Broadway Avenue
Minneapolis , MN 55402 Crystal , MN 55428
Regarding Premises Located At : 2200 Ensign Avenue North
Golden Valley, Minnesota
Legal Description: Lot 8 , Block 6 , in Medley
Hills , Hennepin County,
Minnesota
From: City Council
City of Golden Valley
Hennepin County, Minnesota
Pursuant to Minn. Stat . �§ 463 . 15 - 463 . 261, you a,re hereby
ordered to demolish and remove the storage barn from the
above-described premises, from the roof down to and including
the foundation and footings, and to fill the excavation
remaining after removal of the storage barn to grade level with
clean, non-contaminated, compacted granular fill . You have 30
days from the date this Order is served upon you to demolish and
remove the storage barn and to fill the remaining excavation to
grade level .
Please take notice that, if you do not comply with the
requirements of this Order, a motion for summary enforcement of
this Order will be made to the Hennepin County District Court
unless an answer to this Order is served upon the City of Golden
Valley within 20 days from the date this Order is served upon
you.
This Order is based upon the followinq findings :
1. The barn on the above-described premises is
uninhabited and used solely for storage;
2 . The storage barn and surrounding land are a fire
hazard, are in a state of dilapidation, and are a public
nuisance under Section 203 of the Uniform Buildinq Code,
1985 Edition;
3 . The window frames and si11s of the storage barn are
badly deteriorated and certain frames and sills are
completely rotted;
4 . The header beam supporting the frame of the storage
barn above one of the overhead doors has been exposed to
the elements and is rotted and sagging;
5 . The soil under a portion of the foundation of the
storage barn has settled appreciably, leaving the
foundation unsupported and in danger of collapsing;.
6 . The wooden exterior siding on the storage barn is
unpainted and rottinq, and pieces of sidinq have fallen
away from the storage barn;
7. The rafters of the storage barn have deteriorated to
such an extent that they no longer adequately support the
roof;
8. Portions of the roof of the storage barn are not
protected with any type of roofing material and there is
water penetration through various openings in the roof;
9 . The land immediately surrounding the storage barn is
overgrown with vegetation, lawn debris , and accumulated
junk, blocking access to certain entrances of the storage
barn;
10. The storage barn is a breeding ground for rodents ; and
11. The storage barn is a deteriorating shell .
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This Order is made by the City Council of the City of
Golden Valley, Hennepin County, Minnesota, on September /d , 1990 .
G�h , �����1J /
Mary . A derson, Mayor �
ATTEST:
Shirley . Nelson, City Clerk
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