10-16-90 CC Minutes Regul ar tleeti ng
of the
City Council
October 16, 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 October 16, 1990 at 6:30 PP�I.
The following mer�bers were present: Anderson, Bakken, Johnson, Stockr�an and
Thompson. Also present were: L�lilliam Joynes, City �1anager; Lowell Odland,
Director of Public Works; Allen Barnard, City Attorney; and Patricia Butler,
Administrative Secretary.
Approval of Minutes
The r�inutes will be available at the November 13, 1990 meeting.
Approval of Agenda
P10VED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the agenda of October 16, 1990 as amended: Addition of Cor�r�unications and
Petitions - Letter from Peter Beck, Larkin, Hoffr�an, Daly & Lindgren, Ltd.
�egarding 6100 Golden Valley Road; Letter from Phyllis and Charles Long, Letter
from Don �1einhardt and Two Petitions Regarding 6150 Duluth Street; Addition of
Departmental Iter� - Pylon Sign Request from Edina Realty and Planager's Iter� -
Water Services for Cold Storage Building - Quotes
Approval of Consent Agenda
P�10VED by Thor�pson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*), adding
Departmental Iter� - Pylon Sign Request from Edina Realty.
*Bills and Claims
P10VED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
payment of the bids as subr�itted.
*Licenses
P10VED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanir�ously to authorize
the issuance of license #13451 to #13455 and #6213 to #6219.
*Peddler's License - Noble Elementary School
P10VED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and r�otion carried unaninously to approve
the peddler's license for Noble Eler�entary School .
Regular Meeting of the City Council
October 16, 1990
Page 2
New Liquor License - Byerly's Beverages
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
' Attorney representing Byerly's was at the meeting to answer any questions from
the Council .
P10VED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the off sale intoxicating liquor license for Byerly Beverages, Inc. with the
stipulation that the Council may reconsider approval if information is received
fro� the U. S. Department of Justice with respect to any of the individuals
suitability for involvement in the establishment.
*Gambling License Exe�ption - Figure Skating Club of Plinneapolis
P�OVED by Tho�pson, seconded by Johnson and �otion carried unanimously to receive
and file the gambling license exemption for the Figure Skating Club of Plinneapolis.
*Plinutes of Board and Co�missions
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unani�ously to receive
and file the minutes received as follows:
Housing Task Force - September 5 and September 27, 1990
Planning Commission - Septe�ber 24, 1990
*Call for Public Hearing - Plinor Subdivision - 537 Jersey Avenue North and 540
Varner Circle - 11/13/90
MOVED by Tho�pson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to call
for a public hearing to consider a �inor subdivision for 537 Jersey Avenue North
and 540 Varner Circle for November 13, 1990.
*Call for Public Hearinq - Conditional Use Permit - 830 Boone Avenue �dorth -
Nove�ber 13, 1990
P10VED by Tho�pson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to call
for a public hearing to consider a conditional use per�it to allow the operation
of a terminal for package delivery service at 830 Boone Avenue North in the
light industrial district for P�ove�ber 13, 1990.
*Call for Public Hearing - Ordinance A�endment - Truck/Van Terminal - 11/13/90
P10VED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and �otion carried unani�ously to call a
public hearing to consider an ordinance amendment regarding truck/van terminal
for Nove�ber 13, 1990.
Regular Pleeting of the City Council
October 16, 1990
Page 3
Continued Public Nearin� - First Consideration - Ordinance #44 - Conditional Use
Permit - 6100 olden Valley Road
Council P1ember Bakken abstained from the discussion and voting on this agenda
ite� stating a potential conflict of interest.
The following ordinance was MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson
ORDINANCE #44, 2ND SERIES
APJ ORDINANCE A�1ENDING THE CITY CODE
(Conditional Use Permit for 6100 Golden Valley Road)
Peter Beck, Attorney representing the applicant, reviewed the proposal and stated
On-Belay had reduced the nur�ber of beds fror� 34 to 25 in its request.
P1ark Grimes , Director of Planning and Developr�ent, stated that staff felt the
proposal was not a good use in the business and professional office zoning
district.
Kevin P�cAleese, Planning Commissioner, reviewed the Cor�r�ission's recommendation
and stated they felt the facility was not a compatible use in the business and
professional office zoning district.
The P1ayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
John Richter, 5905 Golden Valley Road, distributed a copy of a synopis of his
presentation at the October 2 council meeting, reviewed his visits to all group
hor�es located in the city and feels other facilities are better suited for this
type of home.
Nancy Nord Bence, 5845 Golden Valley Road, opposed, concerned about close proximity
of site to her home, safety of children in neighborhood and setting of precedent.
Geri Neitzel , 6182 Golden Valley Road, opposed, speaking for about 90-959'0 of
the residents at Hidden Village Complex and stated most of these residents are
senior citizens and/or single women who would be afraid if the facility were
approved, and feels the city has more that its share of group homes.
Bill Crowder, 6192 Golden Valley Road, concerned about neighborhood security
and devaluation of surrounding property.
Bill Nord, 420 Edgewood Avenue P�orth, concerned about the fact that residents of
the proposed facility will be drug abusers, but he wants Council to still consider
other facilities in the future if the facility houses a smaller number of people.
t�larion Hix, 6200 Golden Valley Road, she is the building manager and is concerned
that her own clientele's "quality" will decline if such a facility is approved
and located in the area.
A1 Halloran, 5735 Golden Valley Road, against facility because it is "for profit",
but feels residents would feel differently if the facility was owned or operated
by a public and/or service agency.
Regular P4eeting of the City Council
October 16, 1990
Page 4
Continued Public Hearin - First Consideration - Ordinance #44 - Conditional Use
Permit - 100 o den Valley Road - Continued
Chuck Wolford, 6148 Golden Valley Road, supports proposal because he feels the
building is beginning to deteriorate and if group home moves in he feels they
will upgrade and maintain the building.
Mary t�erlin, 6010 Golden Valley Road, enjoys Seeman Park and is concerned that
if facility resident use the park it will hinder her enjoyment of the park.
Lucille Keltgen, 6170 Golden Valley Road, concerned about facility moving in
because she is a single woman and would be afraid and feels there is not enough
recreational area for residents.
Dean Knutson, 1109 Welcome Circle, opposes the group home and asked for a show
of hands of how many others support his opposition.
Stella Rosow, 6152 Golden Valley Road, feels city doesn't need another facility,
home is too close to hers, has concerns that 25 residents are too many for one
facility.
Shirley Lewicki , 6184 Golden Valley Road, lives at Hidden Village and wants to
buy her unit but her real estate agent told her not to because the value will go
down if group home goes in, so she is opposed to it.
The t1ayor closed the public hearing.
Melissa Broger, Program Director for On-Belay, reviewed the recreation schedule
for the facility.
Mark Grimes , Director of Planning and Development reviewed the State Statute
regarding proximity of group ho�es to each other.
Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - NO BAKKEPJ - ABSTAIN JOHNSON - NO STOCKP1AN - NO THOMPSON - P�0
Public Hearin - Preliminar Desi n Plan and First and Second Consideration -
Ordinance #49 - eneral Plan Approval - UD #59 - Amendment 1 - Dahlberg, Inc.
P10VED by Johnson, seconded by Stock�an and �otion carried unanimously to approve
the preliminary design plan for PUD #59, Amendment #l, Dahlberg, Inc.
Tom Nanna�aker, Dahlberg Contractor, reviewed the proposal .
Kevin P1cAleese, Planning Commission, stated the Commission recommended approval
of the proposal .
P10VED by Tho�pson, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to suspend
the rules and hold both public hearings for general plan approval .
Regular Meeting of the City Council
October 16, 1990
Page 5
Public Hearin - Preli�inar Desi n Plan and First and Second Consideration -
Ordinance #49 - General Plan Approval - PU # - mendment # - Dah berg, Inc. -
Continued
The following ordinance was P10VED by Thompson, seconded by Bakken:
ORDINANCE #49, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AP1ENDING THE CITY CODE
(Approval of General Plan of Development for P.U.D. No. 59 - Amendment #1)
4101 Dahlberg Drive
Dahlberg, Inc. , Applicant
The P1ayor 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.
Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES BAKKEN - YES JOHNSOPJ - YES STOCKMAN - YES THOP�PSON - YES
The following ordinance was P10VED by Thompson, seconded by Stock�an:
ORDINANCE #49, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
(Approval of General Plan of Development for P.U.D. No. 59 - Amendment #1)
4101 Dahlberg Drive
Dahlberg, Inc., Applicant
The �1ayor 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 P�ayor closed the public hearing.
Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
AP�DERSON - YES BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON - YES STOCKF1AN - YES THOh1PSON - YES
Continued Informal Public Hearinq - First Consideration - Ordinance #47 -
Sanitation Requirements for Food and Beverage Establishments
Willia� Joynes introduced the agenda item.
P10VED by Tho�pson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to continue
the public hearing for consideration of Ordinance #47 regarding sanitation
requirements for food and beverage establish�ents to November 13, 1990.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
October 16, 1990
Page 6
Informal Public Hearing - First Consideration - Ordinance #48 - Peddler's and
Solicitor s License
The following ordinance was P10VED by Bakken, seconded by Thonpson:
ORDINANCE #48, 2PlD SERIES
AP� ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
(Ar�endments Regarding Solicitor's Licensing and Regulation)
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
The t1ayor 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.
Upon a voice vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON - YES STOCKPIAN - YES THOMPSON - YES
Informal Public Hearing - Second Consideration - Ordinance #46 - Alcoholic
Beverages Licensing and Regulations
The following ordinance was t10VED by Stockman, seconded by Thor�pson:
ORDINANCE #46, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
(Amendments Respecting Alcoholic Beverages Licensing and Regulation)
Playor Anderson introduced the agenda item.
The �1ayor 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 flayor closed the public hearing.
Upon a voice vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES BAKKEN - YES JOHNSON - YES STOCKMAP� - YES THOP�PSON - YES
*Letter from Henry Schovanec and Alfred K. Chan Regarding Assessments
P10VED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from Henry Schovanec, dated October 2, 1990 and Alfred K.
Chan, dated October 1, 1990, regarding special assessments.
*Thank You Letter from Edward Kaplan Regarding Street Department
F10VED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimousTy to receive
and file the thank you letter from Edward Kaplan, dated October 6, 1990 regarding
street repair done by the Street Department.
Regular Pleeting of the City Council
October 16, 1990
Page 7
Letter from Peter Beck, Larkin, Hoff�an, Daly & Lindgren, Ltd. Regarding 6100
Golden Valley Road
P�OVED by Stockman, seconded by Thompson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from Peter Beck, Larkin, Hoff�an, Daly & Lindgren, Ltd. ,
dated October 16, 1990 regarding 6100 Golden Valley Road and consider it at the
public hearing.
Letter from Phyllis and Charles Long, Letter from Don �1einhardt and Two Petitions
Regarding 6150 Duluth Street
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and �otion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from Phyllis and Charles Long; letter from Don P1einhardt,
and two petitions,all dated October 12, 1990 regarding 6150 Duluth Street.
*September 1990 General Fund Budget Report
P10VED by Tho�pson, seconded by Johnson and �otion carried unani�ously to receive
and file the Septerober 1990 General Fund Budget Report.
House tloving Permit - 6150 Duluth Street
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, reviewed the request submitted
by Dr. Hanson to allow the te�porary storage of the building until approval can
be given for the permanent site.
Leonard Crowley, Attorney representing Dr. Hanson, reviewed the request to store
the building, costs for storage and renovation and stated the reasoning behind
the request is the cost to move it to another site before approval of the permanent
location is prohibitive. t1r. Crowley read a letter supporting the proposal from
Pace Laboratories. Dr. Hanson reviewed the plans for the building. Gary Schultz,
General Contractor, stated the building could be renovated for moderate income
housing. Don Pleinhardt, Architect, feels the building is too close to the
street and should be moved about 75 feet south, feels the present design of the
building doesn't fit in the area but feels the building could be remodeled and
placed at another site.
William Joynes stated staff feels the Council should deny the request for temporary
storage of the building.
The t�ayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Charles Long, 5950 4Jolfberry Lane, opposed to storage of the building, feels the
building is an eyesore.
Charles Whittaker, 5900 Wolfberry Lane, opposed to storage and permanent location
of the building at that site, concerned about safety of children when stored.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unaniroously to deny
the request for temporary storage of the building at 6150 Duluth Street.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
October 16, 1990
Page 8
House Moving Permit - 6150 Duluth Street - Continued
P1r. Crowley requested the Council allow his client a week to review the possibility
of alternate storage sites for the building.
Mark Grimes stated there is no site available within the City for storage.
P10VED by Thompson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to deny
the request for te�poarary storage and direct that the building be removed by
Wednesday, October 24, 1990.
*Approval of Roadway Easement fro� Flutual Cemetary Association of Golden Valley
for ��•1edicine Lake Road Construction
MOVED by Tho�pson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the easements including the covenants from P1utual Cemetery Association of Golden
Valley for construction and maintenance of the intersection of Pledicine Lake
Road and bJinnetka Avenue North.
Authorization to Sign Amended PUD Permit - PUD #59 - Amendment #1 - Dahlberg,
Inc.
Mayor Anderson introduced the agenda item.
P10VED by Thompson, seconded by Bakken and �otion carried unanimously to authorize
the Playor and City P�anager to sign the A�ended PUD Permit for PUD #59, Dahlberg,
Inc. , Amendment #1.
*Pylon Sign Request from Edina Realty
Mayor Anderson abstained from discussion and voting on this issue stating a
potential conflict of interest.
P10VED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried to grant the request
submitted by Edina Realty, dated October 12, 1990, to increase the height of
their existing pylon sign at 1400 South Lilac Drive from 20 feet to a height not
to exceed 50 feet.
*Bi ds - Turf I rri gati on
P10VED by Thor�pson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to award
the bid for turf irrigation at Lions Club Park to the lowest responsible bidder,
Green Acres Sprinker for $34,388.75. The bids were as fo11o4�s:
Green Acres Sprinkler $34,388.75
J. T. Noonan Cor�pany 39,900.00
Mickman Brothers Nurseries, Inc. 40,901.00
Miley's Sprinkler Systems 44,412.00
MN Valley Landscape 43,300.00
hlidland Nursery 47,320.00
Regular P1eeting of the City Council
October 16, 1990
Page 9
*Quotes - Fertilizer for Golf Course
MOVED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to purchase
4 tons of fertilizer for the golf course from the lowest responsible bidder,
Hennepin Co-op for $1,168.00. The quotes were as follows:
Hennepin Co-op $1,168.00
Howe Inc. 1,322.00
*Quotes - Driving Range Nets for Golf Course
�90VED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and �otion carried unaninously to purchase
fourteen driving range nets for the north side of the golf course from the lowest
responsible bidder, Tex Net for $4,228.00. The quotes were as follows:
Tex Net $4,228.00
Wittek 5,054.00
Water Service for Cold Storage Building
Lowell Odland introduced the agenda item.
P10VED by Stockman, seconded by Tho�pson and motion carried unani�ously to authorize
the installation of a six inch water service for the sprinkler system for the
cold storage building from the lowest responsible bidder, F. F. Jedlicki , Inc.
for $13,976.00. The quotes were as follows:
F. F. Jedlicki , Inc. $13,976.00
S. P4. Hentges & Sons, Inc. 14,350.00
Announce�ents of Meeting
No action taken.
P1ayor's Communications
Mayor Anderson reviewed the information she received regarding the anti-drug
Red Ribbon Campaign which is scheduled for October 22-28, 1990.
*Proclamation for po�estic Violence Awareness Week
P10VED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and �otion carried unanimously proclaim
October 21 - 27, 1990 as donestic Violence Awareness Week in Golden Valley.
*Authorization to Sign Aqreement for Removal of Storage Barn at 2200 Ensign
Avenue North
P10VED by Thompson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unani�ously to approve
and authorize the Flayor to sign the Agreement for Re�oval of Storage Barn at
2200 Ensign Avenue P�orth.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
October 16, 1990
Page 10
October 23, 1990 Group Home Seminar Agenda
Playor Anderson reviewed the agenda and stated that four Council Members will be
attending the meeting.
Adjournment
P10VED by Tho�pson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to adjourn
the meeti ng at 9:15 Pt1.
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P1ary E. erson, ��layor
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