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REGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
February 4, 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 February 4, 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 Assistant Village Manager, John Murphy, Attorney, Allen Barnard;
Village Engineer, Lowell Odland; Village Clerk, Helen Penniman; Director of
Planning & Inspections, Jon Westlake, and Director of Public Safety, David
Gorski.
Minutes of January 21, 1974:
MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to approve the minutes of January 21,
1974, as corrected.
Informal Public HearingL - Medicine Lake Road Improvement:
Mr. Don Speilman, Hennepin County Design Engineer; Mr. Sam Fisher, Traffic
Engineer for Hennepin County were present to submit for consideration a
preliminary plan for the reconstruction and widening of Medicine Lake Road
from Douglas Drive to County Road No. 18. The proposed plan was for a four
lane road, curb & gutter and driveway entrances.
Mrs. Marcia Zaugg A need for EPA Statement, a traffic
8229 Medicine Lake Road signal at school crossing, will
there be a public hearing on the
improvement.
Mrs. Maxine Haldy There are no accidents on Medicine
6435 Medicine Lake Road Lake Road, satisfied the way the
road is now, needs signals for three
schools.
Mr. John van Daalen Sees crossings every_ day, 400 to 500
6809 Medicine Lake Road children. Speeding will increase if
road is widened, will have to move
his house back, will be too close to
the road. Stop trucks will decrease
1/3 traffic.
Mr. Bob Gandrud Read a letter from Mr. Fisher and
Pres. Sunny Hollow P.T.A. questioned where the traffic counts
were taken. 150 to 200 children
crossing the road daily.
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Mr. Dave W. Twomey Asked when the traffic count was
8925 Medicine Lake Road taken. Was it during construction
season, many trucks using the road
then.
Mr. Fisher responded the traffic count showed 8,000 vehicles per day.
Mr. Mike J. Brady
8239 Medicine Lake Road
Mr, Gene Hamilton
Pres. P.T.A,
Mrs. Lucille Gregersen
7125 Medicine Lake Road
Mr. F, J. Sulzback
9011 Medicine Lake Road
Asked what the speed limit would
be on a four lane road.
Estimated there were 300 children
crossing Medicine Lake Road daily.
Questioned the cost of construction
and how costs were divided.
Stated 90% of frontage on Medicine
Lake Road is residential. Develop
alternate routes, there are two
large elementary schools on Medicine
Lake Road.
Hennepin County vehicle count projection was based on State Highway Department
computations.
Mr. Ron Lehman
8508 -27th Place, New Hope
Mrs, Dorothy Erickson
8465 Medicine Lake Road
Mr. Charles Wicks
8139 Medicine Lake Road
Mr. Bill E. Kottke
6339 Medicine Lake Road
Mrs. Karen Hunt
8755 Medicine Lake Road
Mr. Ron L. Boles
2802 Jersey Avenue North
Mrs. Donna Zitur
2155 Aquild Avenue North
Questioned the cost of the improve-
ment and stated bicycle trails were
planned between communities plus
three schools and parks in the area
to be considered.
Stated nobody in the area wants the
road improved.
Need stop signs for school children
to slow traffic.
Lives closest to the road, is again-
st the project.
Questioned where the traffic is com-
ing from, and what area was left to
be developed to increase traffic.
President of P.T.A., resident of
Crystal, asked if Crystal and New
Hope had been presented the propoded
construction yet.
Asked if the road could be upgraded
without widening, do we need a four
lane road to get stop lights.
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Mr. Arnie Larson
6621 Medicine Lake Road
Mr. Joe Miller
Midland Shell Station
Mr. Frank Cramer
8955 Medicine Lake Road
Asked what else was planned
besides the plan shown on the map.
Asked if there were traffic islands
in proposed plans.
Opposed to four lane road, what are
the alternatives.
A resident questioned the amount of traffic on 36th and Douglas Drive, he
suggested it be scheduled in place of Medicine Lake Road.
The Mayor closed the informal hearing.
Member Hoover suggested approval of the concept with conditions.
MOVED by Bix seconded by Anderson to reject the Hennepin County plan at this
time, need a EPA Statement, signals for school crossings, would effect the
home owners and other roads in the area, need more information.
Substitute motion by Hoover seconded by Moberg to continue the matter for
four to six weeks for additional information and EPA Statement.
Mayor Riggs ruled the substitute motion had priority over the original motion.
Upon vote being taken on the substitute motion it failed.
Upon vote being taken on the original motion it carried with Member Hoover
voting "NO".
Council discussed other choices i.e, widening the bridge and signals at
school crossings and determined the need for more information before voting
on the matter.
Preliminary Plat Hearing Sprin& Green South:
Mr. Burt Nygaard, Attorney for the proponent, requested that the hearing
be deferred to February 19, 1974.
Dr. Mayberg, a new owner, stated he would not be ready for a hearing by
February 19, 1974.
Mr. Mike Burg, 4910 Circle Downs, requested the lake be maintained and same
lot size in the area, also a moritorium until I-394 is settled.
Mr. Herman Held, 5400 Circle Downs, original owner suggested a meeting with
the property owners to solve any problems.
Mr. Vincent T, Cavanaugh, 500 Lilac Drive South, was against any proposal
due to I-394 improvement.
Mr. William Gary, 5011 Colonial Drive, stated the lot proposed to be dedi-
cated to the Village had no access.
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Council took no action on the preliminary plat.
Ordinance Amending Amusement Device Play:
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Moberg carried to give a first reading to an
ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE
(Amusement Devices)
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Hoover carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its first reading,
Hennepin County Assessor - Board of Review Meeting Date:
The Hennepin County Assessor notified the Council that June 4, 1974, is
date scheduled for the annual Board of Review Meeting at 7:30 P.M.
MOVED by Bix seconded by Anderson carried to receive and file the notice for
the annual Board of Review Meeting.
Human Rights Commission re: Detached Worker Program:
Council deferred the above item to the meeting of February 19, 1974.
Resignation, Gerald Thrall - Park & Recreation Commission:
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Anderson carried to receive and file the resig-
nation of Gerald Thrall and send a letter of appreciation.
Legislative Action Conference:
Council Member Mary Anderson will attend the Legislative Action Conference
on Thursday, February 28, 1974, in St. Paul,
DNR - Bicycle Trail Funds
The Village has received a $20,000.00 grant for bicycle trails.
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Hoover carried to send an official letter of
thanks to Rosemary Thorsen and John Brenna for their efforts in obtaining
the grant through the DNR,
License List:
MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to approve the license list as follows:
NO. Licensee
2678 Opportunity House
2679 Mpls. Clinic of Psychiatry etc.
2680 Big Mike's of Golden Valley
2681 General Mills
Type
Food Est.
Food Est.
Cigarettes
Vend NP
Fee
$25.00
25.00
12.00
27.50
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Quotations - Fire Hose & Fresh Air Masks:
The Assistant Manager submitted quotations for Fire Hose & Fresh Air Masks
as follows:
2P1, 3" & 4„ MSA
FIRE HOSE FRESH AIR MASKS
C. F. GOYER & Assoc. $3,778 $2,320
AKINS' FIRE EQUIP. CO. No Bid No Bid
RON OSWALD $3,778 No Bid
MINNESOTA FIRE, INC. No Bid $1,960
These items meet the standards of OSHA.
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Hoover carried to purchase Fresh Air Masks from
Minnesota Fire, Inc., in the amount of $1,960.00
MOVED by Bix seconded by Anderson carried to purchase 2", 3" & 4" Fire Hose
from C. F. Coyer in the amount of $3,778.00.
Amendment to Ordinance - Disorderl Conduct:
Director of Public Safety presented & reviewed a proposed amendment to Chap-
ter V relating to Disorderly conduct, Prostitution, Pandering, Loitering,
and Disorderly House Laws.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Anderson carried to give a first reading to an
ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE
(Disorderly Conduct, Prostitution,
Pandering, Loitering, and Disorderly
House Laws)
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Hoover carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its first reading.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Bix carried to place the second reading on the
agenda for February 19, 1974.
Regular
Meeting of the Village Council, February
4, 1974
NO.
Licensee
Type
Fee
2682
Western Oil
Vend NP
17.50
2683
Continental Minnesota
Vend NP
7.50
2684
Continental Minnesota
Cigarettes
12.00
2685
Mpls. Clinic of Psychiatry
Cigarettes
12.00
2686
Product Design & Engineering
Cigarettes
12.00
2687
Product Design & Engineering
Vend NP
10.00
Quotations - Fire Hose & Fresh Air Masks:
The Assistant Manager submitted quotations for Fire Hose & Fresh Air Masks
as follows:
2P1, 3" & 4„ MSA
FIRE HOSE FRESH AIR MASKS
C. F. GOYER & Assoc. $3,778 $2,320
AKINS' FIRE EQUIP. CO. No Bid No Bid
RON OSWALD $3,778 No Bid
MINNESOTA FIRE, INC. No Bid $1,960
These items meet the standards of OSHA.
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Hoover carried to purchase Fresh Air Masks from
Minnesota Fire, Inc., in the amount of $1,960.00
MOVED by Bix seconded by Anderson carried to purchase 2", 3" & 4" Fire Hose
from C. F. Coyer in the amount of $3,778.00.
Amendment to Ordinance - Disorderl Conduct:
Director of Public Safety presented & reviewed a proposed amendment to Chap-
ter V relating to Disorderly conduct, Prostitution, Pandering, Loitering,
and Disorderly House Laws.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Anderson carried to give a first reading to an
ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE
(Disorderly Conduct, Prostitution,
Pandering, Loitering, and Disorderly
House Laws)
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Hoover carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its first reading.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Bix carried to place the second reading on the
agenda for February 19, 1974.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, February 4, 1974
Request for Additional Funds - SAC Law Suit:
The Assistant Manager presented a request for $1,000.00 additional funds
for final costs in the SAC law suit.
MOVED by Bix seconded by Anderson carried to authorize transfer of $1,000.00
from Unappropriated Surplus Utility fund to Sewer Operating Budget.
A� roval of Final Plat - Bassett's Creek Plaza Planned Unit Development
Number One -A:
Member Hoover introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Acceptance of Plat and Approval of
Final Plan - Bassett' Creek Plaza -
Planned Unit Development Number One -A)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Mem-
ber Moberg, 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 pageYF.
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Anderson carried to approve the landscape bond
in the amount of $25,000.00.
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Anderson carried to approve the Use Permit for
PUD One -A, subject to securing the signature of Kenneth Benson.
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Hoover carried to approve the building permit
for PUD One -A, subject to Kenneth Benson's signature being obtained by Wed-
nesday February 12, 1974, or said permit being suspended.
Plann ag_ Commission Minutes Januar, 28. 1974:
MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to receive and file the Planning
Commission minutes for January 28, 1974.
Bills & Claims:
MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to approve the bills as submitted
on the prelist,
MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to adjourn the meeting at 10:20 P.M.
m Mayor
Attest:
Village Clerk