02-24-75 Special Meeting1
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SPECIAL MEETING
of the
CITY COUNCIL
February 24, 1975
PRESENT: Mary Anderson, Milton Bix, Robert Hoover, Pat Moberg, Robert Riggs.
ABSENT: None.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Barkley G. Omans, and Administrative Assistant
Jeffrey Sweet.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Riggs at 7:30 P.M.
Public Hearing - Community Development Application:
Mayor Riggs called to order a public hearing regarding the City's applica-
tion for community development funds. He announced that the purpose of the
public hearing was to receive citizen input regarding the City's application
for community development funds. Mayor Riggs stated that two public hearings
are required by the Federal Government on a community development application
before one can be submitted. The first public hearing had been held February
18, 1975, and the second public hearing was being held tonight. City Manager
Omans briefly reviewed the status of the application and discussed the vari-
alternative uses to which the funds could be put. Discussion then followed
among members of the Council, concerning the uses to which the funds should
be put. Councilmember Anderson suggested that the Council might use the
funds for housing, since no federal funds are available to subsidize rents.
Councilmember Bix suggested that a committee might be appointed to solicit
opinions from members of the community and to suggest to the Council, ways
in which the funds might be used to meet the urgent community development
needs of the City.
At 7:35 P.M., the public hearing was officially closed.
Member Anderson introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER
TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
FUND AND NAMING AN ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR FOR THE GRANT
The motion. for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Bix, 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 de-
clared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor, and his signature attes-
ted by the City Clerk. See Resolutions Book page 2.2
Fiscal Disparities Law:
City Manager Omans reported on the current status of litigation against the
Fiscal Disparities Act. He reported that the Supreme Court of the United
States had refused to overturn a lower court decision supporting the act.
He then reported that certain cities were seeking funds to finance a private
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law suit against the act. He solicited the Council's opinion on the City
providing, such funds. Member Anderson reported that she was in favor of
the law and could not vote for such an authorization. Member Bix stated
that he was against the law but did not feel that further court action was
justified, based upon the Supreme Court's decision. City Manager Omans
also reported that a City making a contribution to a law suit filed by a
private individual was of questionable legality. The Council's consensus
was not to pursue further court action.
Transfer of Funds:
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Anderson carried to approve a transfer of $1000
from the General Contingency Fund to the Council Budget, for the purpose of
obtaining: an appraisal on the Trach property, lot 45, auditor's subdivision
n"mber 360.
At 8:00 P.M., the meeting was adjourned until 9:00 P.M., in order for the
Council to meet with prospective members of the City's Advisory Commissions
and Boards.
At 9:00 P.M., the adjourned meeting was called to order by Mayor Riggs.
Personnel:
City Manager Omans reported on a request he had received from Ed Howard, a
lieutenant in the Public Safety Department. Lt. Howard recently purchased
a small business and will be taking full control, of it earlier than he had
expected. Because of this, he is requesting, that he be granted leave start-
ing March 31, 1975. Tn addition to the vacation hours that he has accrued,
he is asking for consideration of approximately 240 hours in overtime that
he has accrued while serving as a Lieutenant and as acting Public Safety
Director. He is also asking for a leave of absence of the maximum time
possible. City Manager Omans discussed the current policy on accrued time
for management personnel and on leave of absence. He reported that it is
the present policy of the City to pay management personnel for overtime
hours worked, as they are compensated for that in their base salary. He
also reported that the Personnel Resolution gives him authority to grant
up to a six month leave of absence. Discussion then followed, concerning
these policies.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Anderson to reaffirm the existing policies con-
cerning leave of absence and overtime for management personnel, and to direct
the City Manager to continue the administration of the existing policies.
Carried with Councilmember Bix voting against the motion.
Commission and Board Appointments:
The Mayor announced that he was recommending the appointment of Gordon
Sandbakken to a one year term on the Civil Service Commission.
MOVFD`by Hoover seconded by Anderson carried to appoint Gorden Sandbakken,
8212 Westbend Road, Golden Valley, to the Civil Service Commission for a
one year term.
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The Mayor announced he was appointin John Mitchell to a three year term on
the Civil Service Commission.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Anderson carried to appoint John N. Mitchell, 421.
Sumter Avenue South, Golden Valley, to the Civil. Service Commission for a
three year term.
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Hoover carried to re -appoint the following
members of the Board of Zoning Appeals:
LeRoy Anderson, 5045 Alfred Road
Walter Kost, 1101 Orkla Drive
Mahlon Swedberg, 51.6 Utah Avenue South
Mike Sell_, 1,400 Valder.s Avenue
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Hoover carried to re -appoint the following
members of the Building Board of Review for three year terms:
Glenn W. Cording, 100 Brunswick Avenue North
Jerry Mundt, 4212 Poplar Drive
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Bix carried to appoint Betty Burmeister, 6505
Glenwood Avenue, Golden Valley, to the Environmental Commission for a three
year term.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Bix carried to appoint David F. Stamps, 1407
Valders, Golden Valley, to the Environmental Commission for a two year term.
Moberg voting no.
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Hoover carried to appoint Sandra Knudson, 2285
Regent Avenue North, Golden Valley, to the Environmental Commission for a
one year term.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Anderson carried to re -appoint the following
members of the Environmental. Commission:
Wallace Kl.ovstad, 1220 Welcome Avenue North
Ruth Sargent, 621 Radisson Road
Robert E. Brose, 3001 Kyle Avenue North
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Hoover carried to appoint Judith Rappaport,
1501 Spring Valley Road, Golden Valley, to the Human Rights Commission for a
three year term.
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Moberg carried to appoint Kevin K. Brown, 421.2
Beverly Avenue, Colden Valley, to the Human Rights Commission for a three
year term.
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Moberg carried to appoint John L. Brekke, 25
Turnpike Road, Golden Valley, to the Human Rights Commission for a three
year term.
MOVED by Bix seconded by Anderson carried to appoint Esther Neuwirth, 1815
Major Drive, Golden Valley, to the Human Rights Commission for a two year term.
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MOVED by Moberg seconded by Anderson carried to appoint Eve B. Elkins, 2040
Unity Avenue North, Golden Valley, to the Human Rights Commission for a_three
term.
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Bix carried to re -appoint the following members
of the Human Rights Commission:
Ronald Haskvitz, 100 Quebec Avenue South
Charles B. Purdham, 2735 Scott Avenue North
Hilmer Erickson, 4022 Wayzata Boulevard
Herbert B. Pieper, III, 225 Yosemite Circle
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Bix carried to appoint Mary J. King, 4025 Wasatch
Lane, Golden Valley, to the Park and Recreation Commission for a one year term.
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Hoover carried to re -appoint the following, members
of the Park and Recreation Commission:
Robert Gergen, 7403 Ridgeway Road
Raymond Petersen, 140 Brunswick Avenue
George Kelby, 4508 Sunset Ridge
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Moberg carried to appoint Peggy Specktor, 5025
Hampton, Golden Valley, to the Planning Commission for a one year term. Bix
voting no.
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Moberg carried to re -appoint the following mem-
bers of the Planning Commission for three year terms:
Ronald Edstrom, 2303 Xerxes Avenue North
Kathryn Herje, 8805 Elgin Place
Katharine Hakala, 7500 Western Avenue
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Moberg carried to appoint Sherman A. Roe, Jr.,
1365 Oak Grove Circle, Golden Valley, to the Police/Community Relations
Commission for a one year term.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Bix carried to appoint Douglas D. McFarland,
4309 Glenwood Avenue, Golden Valley, to the Police/Community Relations
Commission for a one year term.
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Moberg carried ro re -appoint the following
members of the Police/Community Relations Commission:
Leland Gillogly, 1220 Orkla Drive
Kay Engwall, 4124 Beverly
Douglas B. Drolsum, 4861 Dona Lane
Sue Garvis, 2305 Cavell
Larry J. Lage, 2030 Valders
Gordon C. Ortler, 2401 Kyle
Gregg Corwin, 1310 Jersey Avenue North
Loren Laskow, 2400 Kyle Avenue North
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Bix carried to appoint Marilynn Huret, 6055
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Manchester Drive, Golden Valley, to the Safety Council for a one year term.
MOVED by Bix seconded -by Anderson carried to appoint Scott L. Christensen,
1015 Winnetka Avenue North, Golden Valley, to the Safety Council for a one
year term.
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Bix carried to re -appoint Hyman Shinder,
1221 Toledo Avenue North, Golden Valley, to the Safety Council.
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Moberg carried to appoint Marie Therese Maanum,
2300 Douglas Drive North, Golden Valley, to the Committee on Transportation
Options.
MOVED by Anderson seconded By Bix carried to appoint Mary Durda, 7801 Ewald
Terrace, Golden Valley, to the Committee on Transportation Options.
MOVFD by Anderson seconded by Moberg carried to appoint Robert L. Sotzen,
235 Paisley Lane, Golden Valley, to the Committee on Transportation Options.
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Anderson carried to appoint Gerald A. Deters,
7710 Harold Avenue North, Golden Valley, to the Committee on Transportation
Options.
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Moberg carried to appoint the following as
members of the Valley Square Task Force:
Jody Sehlin, 4525 Douglas Avenue
Robert G. Loomis, 6677 Olson Memorial Highway
Larry M. Smith, 2080 Mary Hills Drive
David B. Trach, 4020 Minnetonka Blvd.
Joan Russell, 1566 Quebec Avenue North
Roy D. Johnson, 1049 Orkla Drive
Mervyn Mindess, 2220 Cavell Avenue North
Richard L. Johnson, 2565 Lamplighter Lane
Robert J. Zitur, 2155 North Aquila
Adjournment at 11:45 P.M.
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Attest:
A min trative Assistant
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