04-21-75 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING
of the
GOLDEN VALLEY CITY COUNCIL
April 21, 1975
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the Council
of the City of Golden Valley, Hennepin County, Minnesota was held at 7800
Golden Valley Road in said City on April 21, 1975 at 7:30 o'clock P. M.
The following members were present: Anderson, Bix, Hoover and Riggs. Also
present were: City Manager Barkley G. Omans, City Attorney Robert Skare;
City Engineer Lowell Odland and Acting City Clerk Carol LeVesque.
Minutes of Regular Meeting April 7, 1975:
MOVED by Bix, seconded by Anderson, carried, to approve the minutes of April
7, 1975 as corrected.
Minutes of Special Meeting April 14. 1975
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Bix, carried, to accept the minutes of April
14, 1975 as corrected.
Selection of New Council Member:
The Mayor stated that Council members have not discussed the merits of the
candidates until tonight in view of the open meeting regulation. He further
stated that this appointment will be for the balance of the unexpired term
of Patricia Moberg. At this time he announced that he would now accept the
nominations from the Council members in alphabetical order, their remarks
on the candidates and then would take a roll call vote, with three votes for
one candidate deciding the issue. In the event of a stalemate, the Mayor
would then appoint the new member.
Nominations were then made as follows:
Member Anderson: lst choice - Rosemary Thorsen
2nd choice - Bill Barbeau
Member Bix: Sam Courey
Member Hoover: Pass
Mayor Riggs: lst choice - Gloria Johnson
2nd choice - Art Leonard
The Mayor announced that in fairness to the new person appointed that he/she
would not take the Council seat but would be sworn in at the next regular
Council meeting.
Nominations were closed at 7:45 P.M. Councilmembers, again in alphabetical
order, made their remarks concerning the candidates at this time. At the
conclusion of this, the Mayor extended his thanks to the people who had
offered their services to the City and stated that any one of them would have
served the City well.
Regular Meeting of the City Council, April 21, 1975
Upon roll call vote being taken, the members voted as follows:
Anderson - Rosemary Thorsen Hoover - Rosemary Thorsen
Bix - Sam Courey Riggs - Rosemary Thorsen
The Mayor announced that Rosemary Thorsen will be appointed to fill the Council
seat.
Member Hoover introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Filling Vacancy on City Council)
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, Hoover and Riggs; Member Bix abstained;
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 Clerk. See Resolutions Book 46
Mayor Riggs extended his congratulations and best wishes to Rosemary Thorsen.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Hoover, that the Council invite Mrs. Patricia
Moberg to attend the next Council meeting to extend their formal recognition
of her services. Motion carried.
Lilac Festival Committee Report:
Eldon Ranney was at this meeting to bring three items before Council for
their approval and action.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Bix, carried, that Council authorize the use
of the Brookview Recreation Area on June 8, 1975 ay the Lilac Festival Com-
mittee, subject to rules of staff, from noon on.
His second request was for permission to use twenty 4' x 8' signs in various
1pcations throughout the City for the purpose of promoting the festival. The
Manager stated that this request would require permission for use of City
properties and right-of-ways.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Hoover, carried, to authorize the staff to
work with the Lilac Festival Committee as requested.
Mr. Ranney next explained that the committee would have need for a public
address system for at least two of the functions that are being planned.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Hoover, carried, that Council authorize the
use of a public address system on June 7th for the Family Picnic and Kiddie
Carnival, and on June 8th for the Golf Tournament, for the hours of 9:00 A.M.,
to 8:00 P.M. at Brookview.
Mr. Ranney then thanked the Council for their favorable consideration of the
three requests of the Lilac Festival Committee.
Regular Meeting of the City Council, April 21, 1975
Plat - Ring's Colonial Second Addition (West of Jersey, North of Laurel):
Mr. James Hawks, representative of Neslund Construction Company, was present
with a revision of the total area which they own in this location. He want-
ed the initial request for the 16 lots tabled and showed new preliminary plans
to Council. He stated the plans conform totally to the ordinance as far as
frontage and square footage.
Mayor Riggs announced the meeting was open for informal public hearing at
this time.
P. A. St. Marie, 7440 Ridgeway Road, asked if the plans called for all single
family homes.
T. L. Gemlich, 120 Kentucky Avenue North, inquired if Western would be going
all the way through.
Kathy Herje, representing the Planning Commission, read their report of Febru-
ary 10, 1975 (Page 3) in which the commission recommended denial of the plat
that is being considered at this meeting by Council. The Planning Commission
also had requested the Engineering Department to consider the drainage plan
for the entire parcel as to where ponding would be most effective. This
report was to be made by April 28th.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Hoover, carried, that Council table the action
on Ring's Second Addition Plat and request the developer to go to the Planning
Commission with the new alternative; that the Planning Commission be provided
with any and all information developed by staff on drainage in this area and
that Council refer to the Planning Commission, as soon as possible, its trans-
portation solution.
Second Reading - Ord. Repeal of Sec. 2 & 3, 460:30; City Code on Signs:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Hoover, carried, to bring on for second read-
ing an ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
(Sign Ordinance)
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Hoover, carried, to approve the ordinance here-
in quoted by title on its second reading. Upon roll call vote being taken
thereon, the members were recorded as voting as follows:
ANDERSON YES HOOVER YES
BIX YES RIGGS YES
Safety Council re: Stop Signs:
George Murad, Chairman of the Safety Council, was present with a recommenda-
tion from the Safety Council that a "stop" sign be installed at the intersec-
tion of Decatur and 7th Avenue North. A discussion followed regarding the
confusion caused by the "yield" sign to drivers going south on Decatur.
Regular Meeting of the City Council, April 21, 1975
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Hoover, carried, to approve the recommendation
of the Safety Council to remove the "yield" sign presently located on Decatur
and to order installation of a "stop" sign on 7th Avenue North.
The second item presented by Mr. Murad was another recommendation from the
Safety Council that a three-way stop sign be installed at the intersection
of Hampshire Lane and Louisiana Avenue.
MOVED by Bix, seconded by Anderson, to approve the recommendation of the Safety
Council requesting installation of a three-way sign at the intersection of
Hampshire Lane and Louisiana Avenue. Motion carried with Members Bix and Ander-
sonson voting in favor; Hoover voting against and Riggs abstaining.
Mr. Murad's third item was an inquiry as to what action the Council had taken
on the Bicycle Safety Package which had been presented for their review 8/6/74.
He stated he would like a explanation from the Council regarding the enforce-
ment of bicycle safety laws.
Council asked Mr. Murad to have the Safety Council forward criteria to them on
this request.
Safety Council re: Meeting:
Safety Council had submitted a communication to Council notifying them of an
informal meeting Monday, April 28, 1975, following the regular Safety Council
meeting, with Mr. John Derus, Hennepin County Commissioner, making a presenta-
tion.
Human Rights Commission re: Doug Freeman Car:
Frankie Francel, YMCA representative, and Doug Freeman, the Golden Valley De-
tached Worker, were present on this item. Ms. Francel stated that the Y could
not recommend this particular proposal because the vehicle is a personally -
owned bus and does not belong to the Y.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Hoover, carried, that Council respond to the
Human Rights Commission by stating first that Council is unable to comply with
their request to provide funds for safety improvements to be done on Mr. Freeman's
bus on advice of legal counsel and that the background of this decision be
given to the Human Rights Council.
Human Rights Commission re: Dover Hill:
The Chairman of the Human Rights Commission requested that Council take no
action on this matter at this time.
MOVED by Bix, seconded by Hoover, carried, to table this item as requested by
the Chairman of the Human Rights Commission.
Sylverter Girtz:
Sylvester Girtz, City employee, was present requesting return of sick leave
and vacation lost through lengthy illness. The Mayor said this matter should
be referred to the Manager and that a report should be made back to the Council,
with a copy going to Mr. Girtz.
Regular Meeting of the City Council, April 21, 1975
MOVED by Bix, seconded by Hoover, carried that the Manager prepare a report on
this request, with a copy to be sent to Sylvester Girtz.
On & Off Sale License - New Owner - Valley Motel & Restaurant DBA Holiday Inn:
Mr. James L. Sowle and Mr. Robert Chamberlain were present regarding this item.
The City Manager presented information considering the liquor license request
and the matter of new owners. The City Attorney also gave the legal information
requested to the Council members.
MOVED by Hoover, seconded by Anderson, carried, that the City Manager instruct
the Public Safety Director that there is no liquor license on the above premises
and that the matter be taken up at the continued meeting of the Council on
Monday, April 28th, and that the City Attorney be there.
Ordinance on License Fees:
The Manager informed Council that most of the 1975 licenses have been issued or
will be within the next month and a half. The proposed changes in fees will
affect the licenses for 1976, and the ordinance should have an effective date
of July, 1975. The ordinance is drafted and is ready for Council.
Several on -sale liquor license holders were present to protest the proposed
change in the license fee: Harold Lynch of the Boulevard; Irving Schectman of
the White House, and John Carlson, Manager of the Carriage House. Also, a few
residents spoke in protest to the proposed change as they felt they would be
affected as customers of these establishments by increased prices for drinks
and dinners.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Bix, carried, to set the date for public hear-
ing on this ordinance for the 19th of May and all the holders of the following
City licenses be notified of the hearing: Food Establishment; Grocery; Food
Warehouse; Catering Vehicle; Perishable Food Vehicle; Non -Perishable Food
Vehicle; Bulk Food Vending; Special Food Handling; Liquor - On Sale; Non -in-
toxicating Malt Liquor - On Sale; Club Liquor and Gasoline Station.
License List:
MOVED by Bix, seconded by Hoover, carried, to approve the License List as
follows, with the following change: that on License #3604, issued to Allan
Law, the time for the sale of dandy be limited to no later than 8:00 P. M.
LICENSES FOR APPROVAL
April 21, 1975
N0.
Licensee
Type
Fee
3244
Packer Brand Meats (Coca-Cola)
Vend NP
$ 5.00
3599
Crossroad Skelly Service
Filling Station
20.00
3600
3601
Crossroad Skelly Service
Crossroad Skelly Service
Cigarettes
Vend NP
12.00
7.50
3602
Theatre Confections, Inc.
Food Est.
25.00
3603
Gold Medal Beverage Company
Vend NP
5.00
3604
Allan Law
Solicit
80.00
3605
Merritt N. Wells - Palm Beach Beauty
Vend NP
10.00
3606
G.V.Health Center Sir Vena, Inc.
Vend P - Add'l
5.00
continued;
Regular Meeting of the City Council, April 21, 1975
NO. Licensee
Type
Fee
T607 Luther Truck & Motor Home Coca-Cola
Vend NP
$ 5.00
3608 Medicine Lake Mobil
Filling Station
30.00
3609 Hi -Mount, Inc.
Vend NP - Add'l
2.50
PUD #15 Continued Hearing Date:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Bix, carried,
to continue the
public hearing
on PUD #15 to May 19th meeting.
Housing & Community Develovment Commission:
Jeff Sweet was present on this item. The Manager stated that the Housing
and Community Development Commission could be set up by ordinance and that
there would be a budget and a consultant.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Hoover, carried, to set May 5th for the date
of informal public hearing on this item and to refer the matter to the Attor-
ney for incorporation into ordinance form.
Edward C. Turner re: Parkine Problem. 605 Pennsvlvania Avenue North:
A communication had been received by Council regarding a request from Edward
C. Turner, 605 Pennsylvania Avenue North, for two "No Parking" signs to be
installed by the side of his home on Country Club Drive so they can get in and
out of their driveway. Overflow parking from Trevilla, Schuller's and Cataract
Lodge has presented a problem and made it difficult for him to use his own
driveway.
Member Anderson introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Restrictive Parking on Certain Portions of Country Club Drive)
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, and Riggs; the following voted against the same:
None; Member Hoover abstained; whereupon said resolution was declared duly
passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor, and his signature attested by the
City Clerk. See Resolutions Book page
G. V. Women's Club re: Recvclin
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Hoover, carried, to receive and file the com-
munication from the Golden Valley Women's Club regarding the discontinuance
of the recycling project and thanking the Women's Club for their services to
the City.
Award of Bid - Tennis Court Fencing:
Bids were publicly opened at 11:00 A.M., April 10, 1975 at the Civic Center
for tennis court fencing for Medley Hills Park, as follows:
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The Manager recommended acceptance of the low bid of the Crowley Fence in
the amount of $5,000.00.
MOVED by Bix, seconded by Anderson, carried, to accept the recommendation of
the Manager and award the contract to Crowley Fence.
March Budget Report:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Bix, carried, to receive and file the March
budget report.
Budget Transfers:
The Manager presented his recommendation for budget transfers to cover Council
actions on 1975 wages and salaries.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Hoover, carried, that Council authorize the
following budget transfers:
From Special Salary Contingency - $36,500 to General Fund
From General Contingency - $ 6,599 to General Fund
From Unappropriated Balance - $ 2,172 to Utility Budgets
From Unappropriated Balance - $ 2,088 to Brookview Budgets
Architect Proposals:
The Manager requested authorization from Council for the expenditure of
certain funds for preliminary planning and feasibility report from Kilstofte
& Associates for the following two items:
Item 1: New Street Department Garage
Item 2: Remodeling of Civic Building Space.
There would be a flat fee of $2300 on Item 1 and $1900 on Item 2, with these
amounts being deductible from the overall fee as additional work is authorized
on either item.
Regular Meeting of the City
Council, April 21, 1975
Tennis Court Fencing:
Bidder
Bid Bond
Bid
AMCO
5%
$4,232.96
CENTURY
5%
5,833.00
VIKING FENCE
5%
5,049.00
ARROW FENCE
5%
5,079.40
CROWLEY FENCE
5%
5,000.00
HLADY FENCE
Cert. Ch. $265.00
5,281.44
The Manager recommended acceptance of the low bid of the Crowley Fence in
the amount of $5,000.00.
MOVED by Bix, seconded by Anderson, carried, to accept the recommendation of
the Manager and award the contract to Crowley Fence.
March Budget Report:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Bix, carried, to receive and file the March
budget report.
Budget Transfers:
The Manager presented his recommendation for budget transfers to cover Council
actions on 1975 wages and salaries.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Hoover, carried, that Council authorize the
following budget transfers:
From Special Salary Contingency - $36,500 to General Fund
From General Contingency - $ 6,599 to General Fund
From Unappropriated Balance - $ 2,172 to Utility Budgets
From Unappropriated Balance - $ 2,088 to Brookview Budgets
Architect Proposals:
The Manager requested authorization from Council for the expenditure of
certain funds for preliminary planning and feasibility report from Kilstofte
& Associates for the following two items:
Item 1: New Street Department Garage
Item 2: Remodeling of Civic Building Space.
There would be a flat fee of $2300 on Item 1 and $1900 on Item 2, with these
amounts being deductible from the overall fee as additional work is authorized
on either item.
Regular Meeting of the City Council, April 21, 1975
Member Anderson presented a resolution from the Task Force stating their
interest in the Item 1 building location.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Bix, carried, to authorize the Mayor and
Manager to sign an agreement for architectural services with Kilstofte &
Associates on a new Street Department Garage and Remodeling of Civic Build-
ing Space.
Human Rights Commission Minutes, April 10, 1975:
MOVED by Bix, seconded by Hoover, carried, to receive and file the Human
Rights Commission minutes of April 10, 1975.
Park & Recreation Minutes, April 3, 1975:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Hoover, carried, to receive and file the Park
and Recreation minutes of April 3, 1975.
Open Space Minutes, March 19, 1975:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Hoover, carried, to receive and file the Open
Space minutes of March 19, 1975.
Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes, April 8, 1975:
MOVED by Hoover, seconded by Bix, carried, to receive and file the Board of
Zoning Appeals minutes of April 8, 1975.
Safety Council Minutes, March 25, 1975:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Hoover, carried, to receive and file the Safety
Council minutes of March 25, 1975.
Planning Commission Minutes, April 14, 1975:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Hoover, carried, to receive and file the Plan-
ning Commission minutes of April 14, 1975.
Civil Service Commission Minutes, March 202 March 25 and April 3, 1975:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Hoover, carried, to receive and file the Civil
Service Commission minutes of March 20, March 25 and April 3, 1975:
Bicentennial Committee Minutes, April 3, 1975:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Hoover, carried, to receive and file the Bicen-
tennial Committee minutes of April 3, 1975.
Letter from Idell Silberman:
MOVED by Hoover, seconded by Anderson, carried, that Council designate $1,000
in the Council budget to be used for Bicentennial Committee charges.
Regular Meeting of the City Council, April 21, 1975
Valley Square Task Force:
The Valley Square Task Force requested that a member be appointed from the
east side of the Shopping Center.
Member Anderson will contact someone in regard to this matter.
Bills & Claims:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Riggs, carried, to pay the bills on the pre -
list.
Adjournment:
Meeting was adjourned at 11:30 P.M., to be continued at 7:30 P.M., April
28, 1975 in the Golden Room, at which time they will take up the Valley
Motel Liquor License and continued work on the Transportation Plan.
Attest:
Acting City Clerk Caro LeVesque
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Mayor