09-16-74 City Council Meetingt�@ d
REGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
September 16, 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 September 16, 1974, at 7:30 P.M.
The following members were present: Anderson, Hoover, Moberg, and Riggs; and
the following was absent: Bix, because of religious holiday.
Present were Village Manager, Barkley G. Omans; Village Attorney, Robert M.
Skare; Village Engineer, Lowell Odland; Village Clerk, Helen Penniman;
Director of Planning & Inspections, Jon Westlake; Director of Public Safety,
Dave Gorski; Village Assessor, Jim Ingemunson.
Minutes of September 3 & 4, 1974;
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Anderson carried to approve the minutes of
September 3, 1974, as corrected.
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Moberg carried to approve the minutes of
September 4, 1974, as submitted.
Public Hearing _-_Second Reading Ordinance - Fire Department:
Mr. John Rudolph, President of Golden Valley Fire Department Relief Associa-
tion, requested the Public Hearing be continued for thirty days, for further
study and recommendation.
MOVED by Riggs seconded by Anderson carried to table the item until further
notice.
Public Hearing - Planned Unit Development, PUD #14 (Concept Approval):
Mr. Ron Edstrom, representing Planning Commission, presented the Planning
Commission recommendation to approve concept plan for PUD #14 with density
not to exceed 34 units.
A Planner presented the proposed site plans for the proponent. Mr. Jerry
Allan, Architect, was present to answer questions.
Mr. Richard Larson, 9036 Elgin Place, concerned over the number of units,
and the number of people and vehicles proposed.
Mrs. Barbara Medeck, 2430 Ensign Avenue North, asked if there is a recreat
tional area provided for the residents, particularly tennis courts.
F. J. Sulzbach, 9011 Medicine Lake Road, the proposal is an improvement over
the last proposal.
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Hoover carried to approve the concept for
PUD X614 with the Planning Commission stipulations to be followed carefully.
1
F"i
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, September 16, 1974 Page 2.
Upon roll call vote being taken thereon the members were recorded as follows:
Anderson YES
Hoover YES
Moberg YES
Riggs YES
Re: Closing Entrances Onto Hwy X6100 (Bassett Creek & 35th):
The Village Engineer submitted three proposals from the State Highway Depart-
ment for closing entrances onto Highway X6100.
Mr. Mike Robins, District Traffic Engineer, State Highway Department, stated
there were no funds for opening turn lanes.
Dan Oukrop, 4901 Culver Road, asked the reasons for wanting to close the
accesses to T.H. 66100.
Thomas Enright, 5320 Dawnview Terrace, too much traffic, traffic too fast, not
residents who use the exits. Should close all accesses along the service road.
Mrs. Carol Smith, 3355 Scott Avenue North, asked what time of day were the
traffic counts taken.
Dr. E. G. Nelson, 2805 Scott Avenue North, there has been a tremendous
acm eleration of traffic in the past twenty years. Many children wait for
school buses, should close all four accesses.
Douglas Westrem, 5305 Culver Road agreeo with -the 7other residents, close all
four accesses. Culver Road and Lilac Drive have natural hazards.
Clifford R. Johnson, 3240 Lilac Drive, asked what is proposed for the 36th
Street diamond interchange.
Dr. James H. Glassman, Pastor of Valley View Community Presbyterian Church,
stated they were aware of traffic problems and hazards, but do need one
opening. They would support any changes for safety.
Mary Jensen, 32nd & Belt Line, said the service road should be posted for
local traffic only.
David Peters, 2955 Regent Avenue North, would sacrifice convenience for safety.
Orwin C. Abrecht, 4815 Culver Road, the access is blinded by lilac bushes,
should close all four accesses.
Roger Becklund, 5385 Culver Road, stated there were no safety features for
citizens of Golden Valley, only safety considerations for traffic on Highway
#100. The width of Lilac Drive is only 16 to 18 feet. It is Council obli-
gation to protect Village citizens. Politics should have no part in safety
problems. It is Council duty to close exits on #100.
1.6 2
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, September 16, 1974 Page 3.
A detached service drive allowing local access was discussed.
Arlene Graham, 1250 Angelo Drive, surprised that no mention of need for fire
and police department access.
The Public Safety Director and Fire Chief were present and agreed the proposed
closure would have limited effect on the ability to get into the area.
Wayne R. Shmilka, 2940 Lilac Drive, asked if Lilac Drive could be made one
way going south during rush hours.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Anderson carried to close all three openings on
Highway 4100 between Bassett Creek and 35th Street be closed contingent upon
securing a permit from the Highway Department for reopening one, or a new
opening for a detached service drive. Hoover voted "No".
Council requested a recommendation from the Village Engineer for location of
access to area, estimated costs for detached service drive at Lowry Terrace,
and estimated costs for construction of a bridge over Bassett Creek on east
side of Highway #100.
Member Moberg introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Closing Three Entrances on T.H. 4100 Between
Bassett Creek and 33rd Avenue)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Anderson, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members
voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Moberg, and Riggs; and the following
voted against the same: Hoover; whereupon said resolution was declared
duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by
the Village Clerk. See Resolution Book page_ 3
Public Works Area - T.H. #55 & Winnetka Avenue North:
The Village Engineer reported on improving the fill area of the Public Works
area at T. H. #55 & Winnetka Avenue North. The estimated cost for a berm
and grading and grass seeding is approximately $5,000 to $6,000.
Mr. E. R. Israel, 424 Winnetka Avenue, disputed the amount of gravel remaining
on the site.
Mrs. G. D. Spangler, 410 Winnetka Avenue North, stated she had contacted
Hennepin County. They stated the area should be cleaned up and they would
check in about three weeks.
L. G. Smith, 7831 Golden Valley Road, saw Village trucks dumping there --
old lawn mowers and junk.
Mrs. Carol Israel, 424 Winnetka Avenue North, it looks like the dump operation
will go on for years. The residents voted in favor of a park in their area.
Why can't they have a park?
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, September 16, 1974 Page 4.
Mr. Israel stated they had attended two Planning Commission and three Council
meetings and they are still in the same boat.
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Moberg carried to authorize the Public Works
Department to proceed to construct the berm and road as proposed by the Village
Engineer, and secure quotations on the work to be done with a deadline of
November 15, 1974.
Re: Sidewalks - Mr. & Mrs. Dahlaeer. 2117 Ensign Avenue North:
A letter dated September 3, 1974 from Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Dahlager was received
requesting sidewalks on south side of Medicine Lake Road in the vicinity of
Sunny Hollow School.
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Moberg carried to authorize construction of side-
walks on Medicine Lake Road from Broger's Circle to Boone Avenue North, estima-
ted cost $513.75 to be charged to 1974 Public Works Reserve Fund.
Golden Vallev Health Center re: Buildiag_�ermit:
Mr. Fred Lindville, representing Mr. VanHauer, requested a deferment of the
building permit request because Mr. VanHauer was detained in South Dakota and
unable to attend the meeting.
Mrs. Mary King, 4025 Wasatch Lane, asked why Golden Valley Health Central was
told to go to the Building Board of Review.
Mr. LeRoy Anderson, Chairman of Board of Toning Appeals, stated there was no
error in the board minutes regarding Golden Valley Health Central and read the
minutes of September 10, 1974.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Moberg carried to remove the item of Golden Valley
Health Central request for a building permit from the agenda with Council
maintaining jurisdiction over any future, final building permit and Mr. VanHauer
be directed to conform with Village administrative functions in his planning.
Request for Assessment Change bVRezoning:
A request was received from Merlin E. Davidson, 9039 Medicine Lake Road; Fred J.
Sulzbach, 9011 Medicine Lake Road; Shirley Granda, 9105 Medicine Lake Road; to
change their assessment since their property has been rezoned. The request is
to change the storm sewer assessment rate from 3(,, a square foot to 1 1/2e a
square foot.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Anderson carried to respread the assessment on storm
sewer for the above referenced property and credit the owners for payments.
License List:
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Hoover carried to approve the license list as follows:
Regular
Meeting of the Village Council,
September 16, 1974
Page 5.
Type
Fee
No.
Licensee
3099
Trevilla of Golden Valley
Food Estab.
$25.00
3100
Packers Brand Meats, Inc.
Food Estab.
25.00
3101
Agape Force
Solicit -records
EXEMPT
3102
Masonic Cataract Lodge
Food Estab.
EXEMPT
Star of Bethlehem ProQerty:
The Village Manager reported the purchase of the Star of Bethlehem property is
complete and recommended the following:
(1) Council designation of this and the public area
south of 23rd as "open space", putting it under
the Park Department jurisdiction.
(2) That the Engineer draw a plan and we hold a hear-
ing on making a cul-de-sac at the north end of
Pennsylvania.
(3) That we hold hearing and vacate 23rd Avenue from
Rhode Island to Pennsylvania.
(4) That we send to the Planning Commission the matter
of rezoning all of the City property to I-IV and,
in the process, get their recommendations on any
other open zoning in the area.
(5) That we select a common name for convenience ref-
erence for the entire area, similar to "Bethlehem
Ponds".
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Anderson carried to accept the Manager's recommend-
ations as noted and initiate action.
Resolution "No Parking" Hampshire (East Side) Highway #12 to Laurel:
Member Hoover introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Restricting Parking on Certain
Portions of Hampshire Avenue South)
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, 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�__3 k .
Council directed the staff to notify owners of the building at 701 Hampshire
Avenue South to remove storage materials from their parking area.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, September 16, 1974 Page 6.
Request for Public Hearin - 1974 Assessment Roll 10-7-74�:
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Hoover carried to call a public hearing on
the 1974 Assessment Roll on October 7, 1974.
Bicycle Safety Program:
The Public Safety Director reviewed a proposed bicycle safety program. Council
will consider the program during the budget meetings.
August Budget Rwport:
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Riggs carried to receive and file the August
Budget report.
Leaf Pick -U &_ Disposal:
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Hoover carried that the Village will not enter into
leaf pick-up program this fall.
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Anderson carried to place an article in the Village
Bulletin regarding the Village policy on leaf pick-up.
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Moberg carried to request the Environmental
Committee to work on compost information for the village.
Affirmative Action Program:
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Anderson carried to defer action on the Affirmative
Action Program until a recommendation is received from the Human Rights Commis-
sion on the Manager's recommendation.
Fencing Ouotes-„- Park Shoff Tennis Courts:
The Manager submitted the following quotations.
Redwood Fencing.
FEDERAL LUMBER COMPANY - $1,658.07
SOUTHSIDE LUMBER COMPANY - 1,689.07
THOMPSON LUMBER COMPANY - 1,809.53
Tennis Court Fencing:
H1ADY FENCING &
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY - $3,533.00
VIKING FENCING &
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY - 3,564.00
CROWLEY FENCING COMPANY 3,690.00
CENTURY FENCING COMPANY 3,941.00