02-19-74 City Council MinutesD
REGULAR MEETING
of the
Village Council
February 19, 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 19, 1974, at 7:30
o'clock P. M.
The following members were present: Anderson, Bix, Hoover, and Riggs; and
the following was absent: Moberg,
Present were Village Manager, Barkley G. Omans, Village Attorney, Robert
M. Skare; Village Engineer, Lowell. Odland; Village Clerk, Helen Penniman;
Director of Public Safety, David Gorski.
Minutes of February^ ,1974:
MOVED by Bix seconded by Anderson carried to approve the minutes of February
4, 1974, as corrected,
Sigurd Olson Environmental Project - MrRautio:
Mr. Rautio of Sigurd Olson School took several pictures of Council for a
slide presentation for the environmental Project at the school.
Second Reading Ordinance Amending - Amusement Devices:
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Anderson carried to give a second reading to
an ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
(Amusement Devices)
MOVED by Anderson seconded by hoover carried to approve the ordinance here-
in quoted by title on its second reading and to order publication thereof.
See Ordinance Book page__ _T, .
Second Reading Ordinance Amending - Disorderly Conduct:
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Anderson carried to give a second reading to
an ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
(Disorderly Conduct, Prostitution,
Pandering, Loitering, and Disorderly
House Laws)
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Anderson carried to approve the ordinance
herein quoted by title on its second reading and to order publication
thereof, See Ordinance Book page __7 .
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Regular Meeting of the Village Council, February 19, 1974
Human Rights Commission re: Family Life Workshop:
Mr. David DeCoursin, Chairman of Human Rights Commission and GertitSylvestre,
Consultant, requested authorization to conduct a Family Life Workshop on
April 20, 1974, with funds from the Human Rights Commission Budget.
MOVED by Bix seconded by Anderson carried to approve the request from the
Human Rights Commission to expend funds from the Human Rights Commission
budget for the Family Life Workshop.
State Highway Department - Third Lane on T. H. #12 & Resurfacing:
The State Highway Department's request is for a resolution on the grading
and surfacing portion of the third lane eastbound project on T.H. #12 from
T.H. #100 a standard non -encroachment resolution.
Mrs. Jody Sehlin, 4525 Douglas Avenue, requested that Natchez Avenue be left
open with access at June Avenue also, and cut off the cross traffic from the
off ramp.
Mr. Howard Cox, 1410 Fairlawn Way, requested the Council to rescind Resolution
No. 247, dated June 7, 1971, a civil suit could result in loss of access with-
out a day in court.
Mr. Richard Bloom, 4417 Avondale Road, stated the third lane will not help
any, only speed up traffic on T.H. #12, requested Council to rescind Resolu-
tion No. 247,also.
The Director of Public Safety stated closing access to Natchez Avenue would
cause problems for public safety equipment.
Other residents spoke of speed on T.H. #12, use of road through Prudential
property, increase in population in area since 1971, and need of a right turn
lane at June Avenue.
Member Hoover introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Rescinding Prior Resolutions Respecting Plan Approval for
Third Lane on U.S. Highway No. 12 and Providing Conditions
Precedent for Re -approval)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Mem-
ber Anderson, and upon vote being taken thereon the following members voted
in favor thereof: Anderson, Bix, Hoover, and Riggs; and the following voted
against the same: None, where upon said resolution was declared duly passed
and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the Village
Clerk. See Resolutions Book page aiq__ _.
MOVED by Bix seconded by Hoover carried to invite the State Highway Depart-
ment to meet with Council March 4, 1974, or before if it is convenient.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, February 19, 1974
Human Rights Commission re: Detached Worker Pro ram:
Mr. David DeCoursin, Chairman of the Human Rights Commission, reviewed the
proposed Detached Worker program and introduced Frankie Franzel, supervisor
of the program. The program is to help young people who are on the way to
trouble by a short term commitment with the YMCA.
The Village will purchase a service contract with the YMCA for nine months
starting April , 1974 and terminating December 31, 1974, for the sum of
$10,000,00 from the 1975 Revenue Sharing funds. An evaluation report will
be submitted by August 1, 1974.
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Hoover carried to authorize the Detached Work-
er program with funds from fiscal 1975 Revenue Sharing in the amount of
$10,000.00.
Federal Housing Programs - Human Rights Commission:
Mr. Gene Sylvestre, consultant for Human Rights Commission, discussed a pro-
posed Federal Housing study.
Mrs. Roma Witzig, Golden Valley Friends of the Library, presented the Friends'
plans to collect, record and preserve the history of Golden Valley by tape
recording questions and answers of oral history pertinent to Golden Valley.
The Urban Corps will do the interviewing. The Urban Corps will provide re-
cruitment, interview and screen applicants, payroll procedures, Golden Vall-
ey"s share of payroll is 30%. Mrs. O'Neal of the Golden Valley Library will
supervise the program.
MOVED by Bix seconded by Hoover carried to authorize the Village Manager to
transfer $500.00 from Contingency to Council budget for this purpose, to be
carried out by the Hennepin County Library.
1974 Sidewalk Program - Village Engineer:
The Village Engineer presented a proposed 1974 sidewalk program for construc-
tion.
A resident living on Markay Ridge requested construction of sidewalks along
Noble Avenue for children walking to Noble Avenue Grade School.
Mrs. E. J. Hammarstrom, 10 Winnetka Avenue South, requested sidewalks on
Winnetka Avenue South from T.H. #55 to T, H. #12.
Council discussed areas to be included in the 1974 sidewalk construction pro-
gram and agreed on the following areas:
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Hoover carried to authorize the Human Rights
Commission
to spend $300.00 for a consultant for a
Federal Housing program
and present
results to the Human Rights Commission
and Planning Commission,
then report
Friends of
to Council,
the Library re: Oral History of Golden
Valles:
Mrs. Roma Witzig, Golden Valley Friends of the Library, presented the Friends'
plans to collect, record and preserve the history of Golden Valley by tape
recording questions and answers of oral history pertinent to Golden Valley.
The Urban Corps will do the interviewing. The Urban Corps will provide re-
cruitment, interview and screen applicants, payroll procedures, Golden Vall-
ey"s share of payroll is 30%. Mrs. O'Neal of the Golden Valley Library will
supervise the program.
MOVED by Bix seconded by Hoover carried to authorize the Village Manager to
transfer $500.00 from Contingency to Council budget for this purpose, to be
carried out by the Hennepin County Library.
1974 Sidewalk Program - Village Engineer:
The Village Engineer presented a proposed 1974 sidewalk program for construc-
tion.
A resident living on Markay Ridge requested construction of sidewalks along
Noble Avenue for children walking to Noble Avenue Grade School.
Mrs. E. J. Hammarstrom, 10 Winnetka Avenue South, requested sidewalks on
Winnetka Avenue South from T.H. #55 to T, H. #12.
Council discussed areas to be included in the 1974 sidewalk construction pro-
gram and agreed on the following areas:
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1. West side of Noble from Golden Valley Road to Noble
School
2. Glenwood Avenue from Edgewood to Harold Avenue
3. Olympia Street from Winnetka Avenue to Louisanna Avenue
4. Pedestrian ramps on existing concrete walks where they
intersect with existing concrete curb and gutter.
Member Hoover introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
(74 -SI -2)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Member Bix, and upon vote being taken thereon the following members voted
in favor thereof: Anderson, Bix, Hoover, 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 R0i aO
Resolution re: I-394:
Mr. Charles Dayton, Attorney for I-394, presented an open letter to the
Metropolitan Council and resolution regarding I-394. Council requested
copies sent to the individual Metropolitan Council members, the State
Highway Commissioner, all the metropolitan daily newspapers, the Golden
Valley Sun and Curtis Green and David M. Brown.
Member Hoover introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Council Request -for -Metropolitan
Council Re-evaluation of Proposed
I-394)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Anderson, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following mem-
bers voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Bix, Hoover, 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 pageP33_.
Loverin -itiTollman Fill Permit - 6420 Glenwood Avenue:
Mrs. Wollman was present and gave quotations on the cost of removing the
excess fill at 6520 Glenwood Avenue.
MOVED by Bix seconded by Anderson carried to authorize the Village Manager
to purchase the two westerly lots plus the rear portion of the easterly lot,
for a sum not to exceed $5,000.00, the agreement to be signed by 12:00 noon
on Friday, February 22, 1974, or the offer will terminate. The Seller to
pay the 1974 taxes and all special assessments on said property.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, February 19, 1974
MOVED by Bix seconded by Anderson carried that if the offer is not accepted
by noon on Friday, February 22, 1974, the owner be instructed to remove the
excess fill.
MOVED by Bix seconded by Anderson carried to transfer $8,000 from the Land
Purchase Contingency Fund to Public Works Reserve Fund for the purchase of
the two lots.
License List:
MOVED by Bix seconded by Anderson carried to approve the license list as
follows:
RESOLUTION
(Applying for Flood Insurance in Golden Valley)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Member Anderson, and upon vote being taken thereon the following voted in
favor thereof: Anderson, Bix, Hoover 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 pagecl_afj.•
Member Anderson introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Adopting Land Use and Control Measures
in Flood Plain Areas)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Member Bix, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof: Anderson, Bix, Hoover 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 .a(p.
No.
Licensee
Type
Fee
2688
Glen's Union 76
Vending N.P.
$ 5.00
2689
Coca Cola (G.V, High School)
5.00
2690
Coca Cola (Golden Valley Lanes)
Vending Per.
25.00
2691
Valley Texaco
Cigarettes
12.00
2692
Coca Cola Bottling Midwest
(G. V. High School)
Vending N.P.
5.00
2693
Coca Cola Bottling Midwest
(G.V, Middle School)
7.50
2694
2695
Leo's Service
Leo's Service
Cigarettes
Gasoline Pumps
12.00
10.00
2696
Leo's Service
Vending N.P.
10.00
Resolutions
- Flood Insurance:
Member Bix
introduced the following resolution
and MOVED its
adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Applying for Flood Insurance in Golden Valley)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Member Anderson, and upon vote being taken thereon the following voted in
favor thereof: Anderson, Bix, Hoover 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 pagecl_afj.•
Member Anderson introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Adopting Land Use and Control Measures
in Flood Plain Areas)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Member Bix, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof: Anderson, Bix, Hoover 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 .a(p.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, February 19, 1974
January 1974 Budget Report:
The Manager brought to the attention of Council that Code 321 would have an
overage in expenditures as this is a reimbursable account. The Manager also
mentioned that substantial transfers would be necessary from contingency to
off -set increase in gas, oil and utilities occasioned by the energy shortage.
SAC Lawsuit:
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Anderson carried to authorize Golden Valley to
share with Brooklyn Center the SAC appeal lawsuit.
Refuse Ordinance Revision:
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Bix carried to give a first reading to an
ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
(Collection and Transportation of Garbage and Refuse)
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Bix carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its first reading.
Amendment to Open Burning Ordinance:
MOVED by Bix seconded by Anderson carried to give a first reading to an
ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
(Open Burning)
MOVED by Bix seconded by Anderson carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted bj title on its first reading.
Address Change - Off -Sale Liquor License Liquor Warehouse):
MOVED by Bix seconded by Anderson carried to receive and file the notice of
change of address and name of Valley Liquor at 7928 Olson Memorial Highway
to Liquor Warehouse at 7884 Olson Memorial Highway.
Quotations on Tree Trimmi�:
The Manager submitted quotations for tree trimming on village boulevards
as follows:
Todds Tree Service $4,780.00
Midland Nursery Inc. $5,350.00
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Hoover carried to award the work to Todds Tree
Service in the amount of $4,780.00
Agreement on Lighting T.H. #12 - Pedestrian Bridge:
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MOVED by Bix seconded by Anderson carried to approve the agreement with
the Minnesota Highway Department on Lighting Pedestrian Bridge at June
Avenue on T, H. #12 (S.P. 2714-27001).
Park & Recreation Commission Minutes - January 31, 1974:
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Bix carried to receive and file the Park &
Recreation Commission minutes for January 31, 1974,
Planning Commission Minutes FebruaM 11, 1974:
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Bix carried to receive and file the Planning
Commission minutes for February 11, 1974,
CATV Committee Re ort:
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Bix carried to receive and file the CATV
Committee report,
Medicine Lake Road School Crossing - Sidewalk & Curb:
Council discussed proposed stop signs at Medicine Lake Road and Boone Ave-
nue. A joint meeting is scheduled between County Highway Department, New
Hope and Golden Valley on March 14, 1974 at 7:30 P.M. No action will be
taken until after the proposed meeting.
Board & Commission Appointments:
Council deferred appointments to boards and commissions.
Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes February _12, 1974:
MOVED by Bix seconded by Anderson carried to receive and file the Board of
Zoning Appeals minutes for February 12, 1974.
Bills:
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Riggs carried to approve the bills as submitted
on the prelist.
Claim:
Complaint by Dale Alan Wischnewski vs Village of Golden Valley was presented.
MOVED by Bix seconded by Hoover carried to receive and file the Complaint of
Dale Alan Wischnewski,
MOVED by Bix seconded by Anderson carried to adjourn the meeting at 1:30 A.M.,
and recess to February 25, 1974, at 9:00 P.M.
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Village Clerk