11-19-73 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
November 19, 1973
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the Council of
the Village of Golden Valley, Hennepin County, Minnesota, was held at 7800
Golden Valley Road, in said Village on November 19, 1973, at 7:30 o'clock P.M.
The following members were present: Bix, Hoover, Moberg, Riggs, and Ulstad;
and the following were absent: None.
Present were Village Manager, Barkley G. Omans; Village Attorney, Robert M.
Skare; Village Engineer, Lowell Odland; Village Clerk, Helen Penniman; Dir-
ector of Planning & Inspections, Jon Westlake.
Minutes of November 5th and November 7, 1973:
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Hoover carried to approve the minutes of November
5, 1973 and November 7, 1973, as presented.
Presentation of Princess Award, Golden Valley Lilac Committee:
Member Ulstad, Golden Valley Lilac Committee, presented the Princess Award
to the Village of Golden Valley from the Aquatennial Committee.
Public Hearing - MISCCA Addition:
The Village Clerk presented an affidavit showing publication in the official
newspaper of the Notice of Public Hearing on certain proposed MISCCA Addition
described in said affidavit. Said affidavit was examined, approved and order-
ed filed in the Clerk's office.
The Mayor then announced that the meeting was open for public hearing on said
proposed MISCCA Addition and all persons present to do so were afforded oppor-
tunity to express their views thereon.
Mr. Wilko Schoenbohm, Executive Secretary of the Courage Center, presented the
plans for the Comprehensive Rehabilitation Center to complete the swimming
pool and 90 bed residential wing.
The architect presented the proposed plan for the addition of three floors,
46,000 sq. feet with 40 car parking area, leaving 55% of the land area open
after completion of the new addition.
Gloria Johnson, 4200 Golden Valley Road, requested consultation with the De-
partment of Natural Resources, Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission, Envi-
ronmental Commission, Planning Commission and traffic survey, and that docu-
ments be on file from them.
Mary King, 4025 Wasatch Lane, inquired about a moritorium on development by
the former owner, Glenwood Hills Hospital.
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Regular Meeting of the Village Council, November 19, 1973
The Village Attorney reviewed letter from the hospital to the Mayor,
written in November, 1973.
Mrs. King questioned whether legally a buyer is responsible for a stipula-
tion between the seller and the village, if a 50' set -back is legal, and
if there are figures on the increased traffic generated by the proposed
new building.
Dwayne King, 4025 Wasatch Lane, asked if a three story building is permit-
ted in I-3 Zoning District.
The Village Attorney reviewed Section 11.05 relating to permitted uses in
I-3 Zoning District.
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Hoover carried to refer the proposed addition to
the Village Staff for review of plans and continue the public hearing to Dec-
ember 3, 1973.
Golden Valley Health Center - Robert VanHauer:
Mr. Fred Lindville, Assistant Administrator, Golden Valley Health Center
was present on behalf of Robert VanHauer.
Jon Westlake, Director of Planning & Inspections, reviewed the Planning
Commission minutes and their request for three weeks time to obtain a
report from the Department of Natural Resources, Bassett Creek Flood Control
Commission and a traffic study.
Mrs. King, 4025 Wasatch Lane, reported that Mr. Art Lee, Hennepin County
Public Works Department had stated that Mr. Fischer and Mr. Lee will assist
by attending a meeting on the proposed widening of Golden Valley Road.
MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to amend the deferment of the Public
Hearing and continue the hearing to December 17, 1973.
League of Women Voter's Agenda Distribution Evaluation:
Carol Jones, President of the League of Women Voter's presented an evaluation
of the league's agenda distribution.
Council discussed continuation of agenda distribution with the league.
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Hoover carried to transfer $600.00 from 1974
Contingent Fund to 1974 Budget of the Village Clerk's office.
Drainage Blockage at Georgia & Glenwood Avenues:
The Village Manager reviewed the fill permit, its stipulations and the
blockage of the drainage at Glenwood & Georgia Avenues. The Manager re-
commended removal of excess fill and opening of drainage ditches.
Mrs. Doris Wollman, 85 Hampshire Avenue North, owner of property in question
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appeared to protest the village stopping contractor filling area with
Licenses
dirt. Mrs. Wollman admitted the fill was unsightly and needed removal
Fee
of surplus fill.
Samuel Engdahl
Mr. Arthur D. Monchamp, 210 Georgia Avenue North, stated that all three
$ 10.00
drainage ditch openings into the ponding area are blocked, if there should
Bruce M. Taplin
be a rain before they are opened the adjoining property will be flooded.
10.00
Mr. Monchamp also requested that "No Dumping" signs be placed on the prop-
Cynthia L. Taplin
erty.
10.00
Mr. Jim McBride, 110 Hampshire Avenue North, stated the drains must be
Kenneth G. Mastrian,
opened first and determine the amount of excess fill to be removed later.
11.00
Mrs. Wollman agreed to contact the contractor immediately tomorrow to have
Dennis Haggerty
the drainage areas opened at once.
50.00
Senior Citizens re: Thanksgiving Dinner:
Timber Bay Camp (Steve Hanson) Christmas Trees
A letter from the Golden Valley Senior Citizens expressing thanks for a
Thanksgiving Dinner, signed by members was received.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Bix carried to receive and file the letter from
the Senior Citizens.
Kathleen Filas - Resignation, Environmental Commission:
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Bix carried to receive and file the letter of
resignation from Kathleen Filas.
Golden Valley Safety Council re: Pennsylvania Avenue North:
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Hoover carried to receive and file the letter
from the Golden Valley Safety Council and send a letter to the Safety Council
regarding Council appearance and with recommendations.
State Highway Department re: Pedestrian Bridge Agreement:
MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to receive and file the letter from
the State Highway Department Dated Movember 9, 1973, and authorize the Vill-
age Engineer to issue a permit to the contractor for two to four nights of
work on the bridge during the hours between 2 and 6 A.M.
T.ironco T.i et
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Bix carried to approve the licenses as follows:
No.
Licenses
Type
Fee
2575
Samuel Engdahl
Solicit
$ 10.00
2576
Bruce M. Taplin
Solicit
10.00
2577
Cynthia L. Taplin
Solicit
10.00
2578
Kenneth G. Mastrian,
Sr.(G.V.Cab)Taxi-Cab
11.00
2579
Dennis Haggerty
Christmas Trees
50.00
2580
Timber Bay Camp (Steve Hanson) Christmas Trees
Exempt
Regular Meeting of the Village Council,
November
19,
1973
Resolution - Traffic Signal Controller,
Winnetka
& Plymouth:
Member Bix introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Traffic Signal Controller at
Winnetka and Plymouth)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Moberg, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted
in favor thereof: Bix, Hoover, Moberg, Riggs and Ulstad; and the following
voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was declared duly
passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor, and his signature attested by the
Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page/_Y
Energy Conservation & Resource Management in Municipal Operations:
The Village Manager reviewed some staff suggestions for energy and resource
conservation in municipal operations.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Moberg carried to resolve:
That it shall be a policy of the Council to encourage energy
conservation in village operations and amoung village employees
and,
That the Council restrict village vehicles to 50 M.P.H. speed
limit except in emergency response or pursuit,
That building heat systems be set, insofar, as practical, at
68° F. a maximum,
That Christmas lighting decorations on the Civic Center or
other public buildings be foregone for 1973,
And that the Manager work with departments in promoting energy
conservation consciousness and procedures.
October Budget Report & Transfers:
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Moberg carried to receive and file the October
budget and approve the following transfers:
(1) $1600 from Contingent to Administration - League dues.
(2) $4000 from Contingent to Civic Buildings.
(3) $5200 from Contingent to Engineering - Wages and salaries.
(4) $1300 from Contingent to Animal Control - Contractual.
(5) $1200 from Contingent to Weed Eradication -
$750 - Wages and salaries
$450 - Equipment repair
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(6) $3000 from Contingent to Park Maintenance -
$2000 to Equipment repair
$1000 to Wages and salaries
(7) $6000 from Contingent to Fire - Wages and salaries.
The following interfund transfers were approved:
(1) $4700 from Police Wages and Salaries to Public Safety Administra-
tion Wages and Salaries.
(2) $8000 from Motor Vehicle Unappropriated Surplus to Motor Vehicle
Wages and Salaries.
Resolutions Petitioning Public Service Commission re: R.R. Crossings:
Member Ulstad introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Authorizing Petition to Public Service
Commission for Crossing Signals - Golden
Valley Road)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Mem-
ber Hoover, and upon vote being taken thereon the following members voted in
favor thereof: Bix, Hoover, Moberg, Riggs, and Ulstad; and the following
voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was declared duly
passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the
Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page
Member Hoover introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Authorizing Petition to Public Service
Commission for Crossing Signals - Turner's
Cross Road North)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Member Ulstad, and upon vote being taken thereon the following members
voted in favor thereof: Bix, Hoover, Moberg, Riggs, and Ulstad; and the
following voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was
declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature
attested by the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page L9/ .
Attorney's Report - Conflicts & Disclosures:
MOVED by Bix seconded by Hoover to continue the above referenced item to
January 7, 1974.
Dedication of Tract E. - R.L.S. #331 - Public Right -of -Way:
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Hoover carried to authorize the Mayor and
Village Manager to sign the deed for dedication of Tract E. - R.L.S.#331
for public right-of-way.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, November 19, 1973
Resolution of
Appreciation -
Suburban Hennepin County
Relief
Department:
Member Moberg
introduced the
following resolution and
MOVED
its
adoption:
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Hoover, and upon vote being taken thereon the following members
voted in favor thereof: Bix, Hoover, Moberg, Riggs, and Ulstad; and the
following voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was
declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor And -his signature
attested by the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page 117.:3 .
Environmental Commission Minutes - October 23, 1973:
MOVED by hoover seconded by Moberg carried to receive and file the Environment-
al Commission minutes for October 23, 1973.
Planning Commission Minutes - November 12, 1973:
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Hoover carried to receive and file the Plann-
ing Commission minutes for November 12, 1973.
Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes - November 13, 1973:
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Moberg carried to receive and file the Board of
Zoning Appeals minutes for November 13, 1973.
Building Board of Review Minutes - November 8, 1973:
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Hoover carried to receive and file the Building
Board of Review minutes for November 8, 1973.
Human Rights Commission Minutes - November 8, 1973:
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Moberg carried to receive and file the Human
Rights Commission minutes for November 8, 1973.
Bills & Claims:
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Ulstad carried to approve the bills as submitted
on the prelist.
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Ulstad carried to adjourn the meeting at 11:30 P.M.
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Mayo
Attest:
Village Clerk