01-21-74 City Council Minutes14
REGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
January 21, 1974
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 January 21, 1974, at 7:30 o'clock P.M.
The following members were present: Anderson, Bix, Hoover, Moberg, and Riggs;
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; Direc-
tor of Planning & Inspections, Jon Westlake; Director of Public Safety, David
Gorski.
Minutes of January 7, & 14, 1974:
MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to approve the minutes of January 7,
and 14, 1974, subject to corrections and additions.
Golden Valley Jaycees - Recognition Award:
Mr. Kenneth J. Gowriluk, President of the Golden Valley Jaycees, requested
that the week of January 21 through the 26 be designated as Jaycee Week in
Golden Valley and approval of a Distinguished Service Award to honor an out-
standing young man, between the ages of 18 and 35, who resides or is employed
within Golden Valley.
The Mayor read a proclamation designating January 21 through 26 as Jaycee
Week in Golden Valley.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Moberg carried to endorse the Distinguished
Service Award plan of the Golden Valley Jaycees and give the Jaycees full
cooperation.
Public Hearin Easement Vacation - 2520 Winnetka Ave. No.: Sizzler Steak:
The Village Clerk presented the affidavit showing publication in the official
newspaper of the Notice of Public Hearing on proposed easement vacation.
Said affidavit was examined, approved and ordered filed in the office of the
Village Clerk.
The Mayor then announced that the meeting was open for public hearing on said
proposed easement vacation and all persons present to do so were afforded
opportunity to express their views thereon.
Mr. Dick Curry, representative of the proponent, Sizzler Steak; requested the
easement vacation at 2520 Winnetka Avenue North.
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The Director of Planning & Inspections presented the Building Board of Review
approval of the concept of Sizzler Steak. There was discussion by Council of
a change outside finish of the building in the plan that was presented to the
Building Board of Review.
Member Bix introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Vacation of Drainage and Utility Easements -
Block 1, Terra Linda Plaza)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member
Anderson, and upon vote being taken thereon the following members voted in
favor thereof: Anderson, Bix, and Hoover; and the following voted against
the same: Moberg and Riggs, 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 alq
Continued Public Hearing - Comprehensive Plan:
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing continued from October 15, 1973.
Mr. George Murad, Chairman of the Golden Valley Safety Council, spoke in
opposition to the Transportation Plan and proposed an alternate plan using
Boone Avenue and the service road along T.H, #12.
Mr. Joe R. Kelso, 50 Quebec Avenue South, agreed with Mr. Murad, and stated
the Transportation Plan discriminated against the residents on Winnetka Avenue
South.
Mr. L. G. Barns, 15 Rhode Island Avenue South, opposed to Transportation Plan
and suggested using the service road along T.H. 412, the plan will cut off
Lion's Club Park from the area.
Mr. R. M. Fox, 24 Hanley Road, spoke on behalf of the Church of Good Shepherd,
opposed to the Transportation Plan and also opposed to the use of the service
road along T.H. #12.
Mr. Oldrich 0. Otypka, 7400 Half Moon Drive, opposed to Transportation Plan
south of T.H. #55, the area is surrounded with highways, and it will cut up
the residential area.
Mr. W. A. Klovstad, 1220 Welcome Avenue, member of the Environmental Commission,
suggested the Transportation Plan be sent back to the Planning Commission,
Environmental Commission and Open Space Committee for further study.
Mr. Paul A. St. Marie, 7440 Ridgeway Road, opposed to Transportation Plan on
the basis of noise and traffic, also suggested the plan be sent back to the
Planning Commission for reconsideration of Western Avenue diagonal.
Mr. Ron L. Haskivitz, 100 Quebec Avenue South, opposed to Transportation Plan,
businesses in the area located without highway plans, homes were built depending
on residential area. The wishes of all the residents are against the Transportation
Plan.
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Mr. John A. Gallagher, 7541 Ridgeway, asked if there were any proponents of
the Transportation Plan present.
Mr. John Sampson, Chairman of the Planning Commission, spoke about the
Planning Commission's consideration of various alternate plans that were con-
sidered befor the Transportation Plan was developed.
Mrs. St. Marie, 7440 Ridgeway Road, stated that people living on Winnetka
Avenue knew the conditions when they were buying their homes.
Mrs. D. Katz, 7521 Ridgeway Road, asked if there was a survey of the Children's
ages living on Winnetka Avenue and the residential area on Ridgeway Road.
Mr. Glen M. Eiden, 345 Brunswick Avenue South, there are many other points to
be reviewed which were raised during the October, 1973, public hearing.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Council discussed the various plans contained in the Comprehensive Plan.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Bix to refer the Community Facilities Plan and
Land Use Plan to the Planning Commission for the purposes of reconciling
slight differences noted by the Open Space Committee, citizens, and Council
recommendations. The motion and second were withdrawn.
MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to disapprove the Transportation Plan
and refer to the Planning Commission for suggestions for another proposal based
on Council recommendation.
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Hoover carried to defer final action on Community
Facilities Plan and Land Use Plan for a work session to reconcile suggestions
to be referred to the Planning Commission at a later date, the ultimate goal
being the adoption of these sections.
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Anderson carried to call a Council Meeting on
January 30, 1974, at 7:00 P.M., to consider the Land Use Plan portion of the
Comprehensive Plan, and on January 31, 1974, at 7:30 P.M., for further study
of the Comprehensive Plan.
Golden Vallev Safetv Council Recommendations:
Mr. George Murad, Chairman of the Safety Council, presented recommendation for
a "Stop Sign" at Pennsylvania Avenue on Plymouth Avenue.
MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to approve a "Stop Sign" at Pennsylvania
Avenue on Plymouth Avenue. Hoover voted "No".
Safety Council recommended a "Stop Sign" on Regent Avenue North at the
intersection of Lowry Terrace.
MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to approve a "Stop Sign" on Regent
Avenue North at Lowry Terrace as recommended by the Safety Council.
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Safety Council recommended "No Parking" on the North side of Olympia from
Jersey Avenue to Florida and from Winnetka to Pennsylvania Avenue.
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Hoover carried to defer action on the request
for "No Parking" on the North side of Olympia from Jersey Avenue to Florida
and from Winnetka to Pennsylvania Avenue until the Safety Council has called
the residents to determine their wishes.
Safety Council recommended a "Stop Sign" on the corner of Parkview Terrace
and Meadow Lane.
MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to approve a "Stop Sign" on the
corner of Parkview Terrace and Meadow Lane.
Safety Council recommended a "Stop Sign" on Harold Avenue at Ridgeway Road.
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Bix carried to approve "Stop Signs" on Harold
Avenue at Ridgeway Road for both directions.
Human Rights Commission - Recognition Award:
Gene Sylvester presented a proposed program for Award for Creative Human
Rights Efforts to a Golden Valley resident, from the Recognition Committee
of the Human Rights Commission.
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Anderson carried to approve the proposed pro-
gram of the Human Rights Commission for a recognition Award to a Golden
Valley resident.
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Anderson carried to request the Human Rights
Commission and Planning Commission to recommend a proposed Housing Program
to the Village Council by March 4, 1974.
St. Margaret Mary - Bingo Notice:
MOVED by Bix seconded by Hoover carried to receive and file the Bingo notice
from St. Margaret Mary dated January 7, 1974.
Environmental Commission re: Beverage Container Legislation:
Wallace Klovstad, Chairman of Environmental Commission, presented a request
for authorization to send a letter to the State Representatives regarding
mandatory beverage container deposit legislation and that the Council pass
a resolution supporting this legislation.
The Golden Valley Jaycees and League of Women Voters support the proposed
beverage container deposit legislation.
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Hoover carried that the Council support the
proposed legislation on mandatory beverage container deposits.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Bix carried that the Mayor send letters to
Golden Valley Legislative representatives supporting the proposed mandatory
beverage container legislation.
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Food License - Diversified Resources, Inc. - Opportunity House:
Robert Subby, proponent for Opportunity House, 5730 Olson Memorial Highway,
a board and lodging house for males until Half -Way House sta ndards are met,
requested a food license.
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Hoover carried to approve a special use permit
for a board and lodging house, under I-3 zoning for a 90 day period with a
report from the Public Safety Department and Inspection Department after 90
days.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Moberg carried to approve a food license for
Opportunity House at 5730 Olson Memborial Highway..
License List:
MOVED by Bix seconded by Anderson carried to approve the licenses as follows:
No.
Licensee
Type
Fee
2666
Golden Valley House
Cigarettes
$12.00
2667
Midland Shell
12.00
2668
Speed's Shell Station
12.00
2669
Golden Valley Health Center
12.00
2670
2671
Cork 'n Cleaver
Suburban Tire
Vend NP
12.00
2.50
2672
Void
2673
Dick's Service Center
Cigarettes
12.00
2674
Dick's Service Center
Vend NP
7.50
2675
Dick's Service Center
Filling Station
30.00
2676
Holiday Motor Hotel (Theisen Vend)
Vend NP
5.00
2677
Lupient Oldsmobile
Cigarettes
12.00
Federal Grant Resolution - Crime Prevention:
The Director of Public Safety presented a request for approval to apply for a
Federal Grant for a three year crime prevention program.
Member Bix introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION FOR SPONSORSHIP FOR GOLDEN VALLEY
CRIME PREVENTION UNIT
(LEA Grant Application - Crime Prevention)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member
Anderson, and upon vote being taken thereon the following members voted in
favor thereof: Anderson, Bix, Hoover, Moberg, and Riggs; 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
MOVED by Bix seconded by Hoover carried to transfer $2,300.00 from 1974 Police
Budget Reorganization Allotment 320-22 to Crime Prevention Program 322-22 and
transfer $2,150.00 from Contingency Fund to Crime Prevention Program 322-22.
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Federal Grant Resolution - Police Service Teams:
The Director of Public Safety presented a request for approval to apply
for a Federal Grant for five police teams for a three year experiment.
Member Bix introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION OF SPONSORSHIP FOR GOLDEN VALLEY
TEAM POLICE PROJECT
(LEA Grant Application - Police Service Teams)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Member Moberg, and upon vote being taken thereon the following members
voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Bix, and Moberg; and the following
voted against the same: Hoover and Riggs, 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 1(0
MOVED by Bix seconded by Anderson carried to transfer $4,200.00 from 1974
Contingency Fund to a new program "Police Service Teams".
Amendment - Ordinance, Amusement Devices (Age of Play):
The Director of Public Safety presented a request to amend Section 806 of
the Village Ordinances, relating to amusement devices and ages permitted
to play such devices.
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Moberg carried to request the Village Attorney
to prepare an amendment to Section 806 of the Village Ordinances as
requested by the Public Safety Director.
Excavation & Grading Permit - Cheyenne Development Corporation:
Mr. Jim Hawks, representing Cheyenne Development Corporation, requested an
excavating and grading permit for a temporary drainage ditch to drain the
Cheyenne Development Corporation property while the frost is till in the
ground.
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Moberg carried to approve an excavating and
grading permit for Cheyenne Development Corporation.
Quotations - Mower, Brookview Golf Course:
The Village Manager presented quotations for a mower for Brookview Golf
Course as follows:
Toro Greensmaster $2,595.00
Jacobson Greensking 3,405.00
Hahn Tournament Greensmover 3,898.00
Recommendation is made for award on the Hahn Mower at $3,898.00 as being
the best buy and the most suitable for our purposes.
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MOVED by Hoover seconded by Moberg carried to award the bid to Hahn Tourna-
ment Greensmower in the amount of $3,898.00.
Radio Maintenance Contract:
The Village Manager presented quotations for radio service contract for
mobile equipment and the monitor equipment as follows:
Donner Communications, Inc. $322.50 Monthly Service
Two -Way Radio Company 307.50 "
General Communications, Inc. 292.00
Motorola Communications 294.00
Recommendation is to award to Two -Way Radio Company for a one year period.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Moberg carried to award a one year contract at
$307.50 per month to Two -Way Radio Company.
Request for Public Hearin - Concert Plan, Cheyenne Development Corporation
PUD 413:
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Bix carried to call a public hearing for concept
approval for Cheyeene Development Corporation, PUD 413, on March 4, 1974.
Budget Transfers:
The Village Manager requested the following budget transfers:
PROGRAM NO.
DEPARTMENT
AMOUNT
001
Council
$ ____
030
Manager
400
101
Admin. Serv.
400
102
Accounting
500
106
Assessor
-----
141
Clerk
210
180
Bldg. Maint.
200
160
Planning & Inspect. Adm.
680
162
Inspection
500
305
Animal, Control
500
306
Civil Defense
170
300
Public Safety Admin.
2,145
320
Police
7,830
340
Fire
795
345
OSHA
545
400
Public Wks. Admin.
430
420
Engineering
600
440
Street
600
Park & Rec. Admin.
835
610
Park Maint.
640
Park Shop
645
Weed Eradication
650
Recreation
530
750
Utility
780
Golf Operations
150
781 Continued neat page
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Budget Transfers continued:
PROGRAM NO. DEPARTMENT AMOUNT
781 Course Maintenance
786 Community Center 120
TOTAL $17,560
Insurance Allocations 450
$18,010
* No change has been computed for those departments whose primary employees
are members of Local #49,
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Hoover carried to transfer $18,010.00 from
1974 Salary Contingency Fund to the 1974 budget accounts as referred to
above.
Northern States Power Rates Increases:
Northern States Power Company filed rate increases for street lighting and
traffic signals.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Moberg carried that due to new rates filed by
Northern States Power the following transfers be made from the 1974 Contin -
Fund:
gency
430-36 Street Lighting $1,600.00 effective July 6, 1974
425-36 Traffic Signals 1,050.00 effective in 30 days
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Anderson carried that Golden Valley send letters
to their Legislators requesting relief from unexpected costs due to the
energy crisis.
Mavoral Appointment - Civil Service Commission:
The Mayor designated Pierre Meyer to serve on the civil Service Commission
for a three year term expiring 1-1-77.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Anderson carried that the Council confirm the
appointment of Pierre Meyer to the Civil Service Commission.
Board & Commission Openings (Interview Dates):
Council designated February 6th at 7:00 P.M. and February 7th at 7:30 P.M.
to interview applicalits for openings on Boards & Commissions.
Human Rights Commission Minutes - January 10, 1974:
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Anderson carried to receive and file the Human
Rights Commission Minutes for January 10, 1974.
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Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes - January 8, 1974:
MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to receive and file the Board of
Zoning Appeals minutes for January 8, 1974.
Planning Commission Minutes - January 14, 1974:
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Moberg carried to receive and file the Plann-
ing Commission minutes for January 14, 1974.
General Policy Review:
Council deferred action on the General Policy Review to March 18, 1974.
Park & Recreation Commission Recommendation - Oak Grove School:
Council Member Anderson will contact the Robbinsdale School District #281
regarding the disposition of the Oak Grove School.
Energy Conservation Policy - New Buildings; Fire & Security Standards:
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Bix carried to request the Building Board of
Review to prepare a recommendation for Energy Conservation Policy in new
buildings and Fire & Security Standards in certain Buildings.
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Hoover carried to request the Building Board
of Review to review and recommend on the finish outside of buildings.
Environmental Commission Minutes - January 14, 1974:
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Hoover carried to receive and file the Environ-
mental Commission minutes for January 14, 1974.
Bills & Claims:
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Hoover carried to approve the bills as submit-
ted on the prelist.
MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to adjourn the meeting at 1:10 a.m.
Mayor
Attest:
Village Clerk