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06-02-75 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING of the CITY COUNCIL June 2, 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 June 2, 1975 at 7:30 P.M. The following members were present: Anderson, Bix, Hoover, Riggs and Thorsen. Also present were: City Manager Barkley G. Omans, City Attorney Robert Skare; Assistant City Engineer Tom Snetsinger and Acting City Clerk Mary Marske. Minutes of Regular Meeting of May 5,1975: MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Hoover and carried to approve the minutes of the May 5, 1975 meeting as corrected. Minutes of Continuation of Regular Meeting of May 27,__1975: MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to accept the minutes of the May 27, 1975 meeting as submitted. Ordinance Amending License Fees - First Reading (Cont. from 5/19/75): The City Clerk presented the affidavit of showing publication in the official newspaper of the Notice of Public Hearing on the proposed amendment of the License Fees. Said affidavit was examined, approved and ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk. The Mayor then announced that the meeting was open for public hearing on said amendment of License Fees and all persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Fred Luedke, 6020 Duluth Lane objected to the increase in liquor licenses explaining that the operators of the liquor establishments would consequently be forced to increase prices and subsequestly lose customers to establishments in surrounding communities. Harold Lynch owner and operator of the New Boulevard voiced objection to the increase of liquor license fees. Elizabeth Bartholomew, 5755 Westbrook Road, stated that residents now patron- izing local businesses objected to the burden the increase in license fee would create for area businessmen. Irving Schectman recalled that a promise had been made in the past not to in- crease license fees. The Mayor then closed the public hearing. MOVED by Hoover, seconded by Anderson and carried to bring on for first read- ing an ordinance amendment entitled: Regular Meeting of the City Council, June 2, 1975 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE (Licenses and Business Regulations - Administrative Provisions) MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen to approve the ordinance herein quoted by title on its first reading with the noted corrections and amendments. Upon roll call vote being taken thereon, the following members voted as follows: Anderson - Yes Bix - No Riggs Yes Hoover - Yes Thorsen - Yes P.U.D. #14 - Ctv. Rd. 18 - Jack Galant - General Hearing: Ronald Edstrom, Chairman of the Planning Commission was present to give a brief background of the P.U.D. proposal and progress to date. The City Clerk presented an affidavit showing publication in the official newspaper of the Notice of Public Hearing on the proposed P.U.D. Said affidavit was examined, approved and ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk. The Mayor then announced that the meeting was open for public hearing on the proposed P.U.D., and all persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Richard Larson of 9036 Elgin Place expressed concern about the water pro- blems presently experienced in that area and what additional problems a development of this size would add to the existing conditions. He also stated that the additional vehicular movement in this area would be more than the existing roads could handle. The Mayor then closed the public hearing. MOVED by Hoover, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the General Plan of the P.U.D. subject to the following items as presented by the Planning Commission and amended by the Council: 1. Approval of six units designated on the site plan as Units A -F. The remaining 28 units and visitor parking be subject to latter review by the council. 2. Deeding of the ponding area to the City. 3. Approval of the Building Board of Review. 4. Recreational facilities area and swimming pool structure to be built with the first block of units. 5. Trail to be limestone and be paid for by the developer. The trail easement to be dedicated to the city for trail use subject to council discretion. Regular Meeting of the City Council, June 2, 1975 6. No exterior storage of recreational vehicles. This requirement to be part of the home owner's agreement. 7. City trail easement to have more shrubbery added to screen it, and include a fence. 8. Item X63 (A through K) of the Planning Considerations including concrete curb to be included. 9. Price of the structures to conform to the City's housing policy. 10. Subject to the conditions of the Use Permit. Upon roll call vote being taken thereon, the members were recorded as voting as follows: MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Hoover and carried to adopt the ordinance herein quoted by title on its second reading and order publication thereof. Upon roll call vote being taken thereon, the following members voted as follows: Anderson - Yes Riggs - Yes Hoover - Yes Bix - Yes Thorsen - Yes S --r 14 > - Bicycle Ordinance Amendment - Second_Reading: MOVED by Hoover, seconded by Anderson and carried to bring on for second reading an ordinance amendment entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE (Providing a New Method for Registration, Licensing and Identification of Bicycles) MOVED by Hoover, seconded by Bix and carried to adopt the ordinance herein quoted by title on its second reading and order publication thereof. Anderson - Yes Riggs - Yes Hoover - Yes Bix - No Thorsen - Yes MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Hoover and carried to request the Building Board of Review specifically determine an adequate system of exterior lighting for safety purposes. Repeal Ordinance 477 - Laurel Avenue - Second Reading: MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Hoover and carried to bring on for second reading an ordinance amendment entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE (Repealing Ordinance No. 77 Respecting Truck Traffic on Laurel Avenue) MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Hoover and carried to adopt the ordinance herein quoted by title on its second reading and order publication thereof. Upon roll call vote being taken thereon, the following members voted as follows: Anderson - Yes Riggs - Yes Hoover - Yes Bix - Yes Thorsen - Yes S --r 14 > - Bicycle Ordinance Amendment - Second_Reading: MOVED by Hoover, seconded by Anderson and carried to bring on for second reading an ordinance amendment entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE (Providing a New Method for Registration, Licensing and Identification of Bicycles) MOVED by Hoover, seconded by Bix and carried to adopt the ordinance herein quoted by title on its second reading and order publication thereof. Regular Meeting of the City Council, June 2, 1975 Upon roll call vote being taken thereon, the following members voted as follows: Anderson - Yes Riggs - Yes Hoover - Yes Bix - Yes Thorsen - Yes �� �0_� tq4 Mrs. Ralph Isaacson - Repair of Cars: Mrs. Ralph Isaacson of 501 Ottawa Avenue South appeared before the Council to register a complaint regarding the repair of cars on the property adjoin- ing her home on Ottawa Avenue. The City Attorney advised Mrs. Isaacson that the activity she described did violate a city ordinance and upon formal com- plaint by herself and any witness of the violation it could be prosecuted. Golden Valley Lutheran College - Re: Moving of Building: MOVED by Bix, seconded by Anderson and carried to authorize the building inspector to issue a moving permit to transport a building from Victoria to the Golden Valley Lutheran College campus with the stipulation that the use not exceed three years and the placement of the structure on the site meet the requirements of the fire marshall. William Stearn - Taxi License: MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Hoover and carried to grant the request for a taxi license as submitted by William Stearn. Councilmember Bix abstained from the vote. License List: MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Hoover and carried to approve the license list as submitted. Sylvester Girtz - Request to Council: MOVED by Hoover, seconded by Anderson and carried to accept the previous judgements made by the staff and union grievance committee in regard to the request for additional sick leave from employee Sylvester Girtz. Park & Recreation Committee: MOVED by Hoover, seconded by Anderson and carried to refer the request made by the Park and Recreation Committee to the City Attorney to amend the Ord- inance #244 to incorporate "trails and nature areas" in the ordinance. MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to authorize the purchase of a motorcycle and further recommend that the Police Department initiate a policing and law enforcement in the parks, nature areas and trails with a report to be made by the Police Department to provide material for evalua- tion and the development of future policy. Mayor Riggs abstained from voting. Regular Meeting of the City Council, June 2, 1975 MOVED by Bix, seconded by Hoover and carried to authorize the Park Depart- ment to jointly engage with the Jaycees in an application for a grant from the Minnesota American Revolution Bicentennial Commission to develop. the Golden Valley Trail System. John Brenna reported on the progress in the application for matching Federal Funds for construction of a pedestrian bridge over T.H. 55. Of 597 applications originally submitted only 29 remain in consideration. Scott Avenue Drainage Problem: Mr. Armand Boisclair, 3390 Scott Avenue North appeared before the council and requested assistance from the city in clearing the ditch to the rear of his home. The recent rainstorms have washed sand and debris onto his property. The Council advised Mr. Boisclair to discuss the problem and the ability of the city to assist in correcting the situation with the Assist- ant City Engineer. Request Funds for Soil Exploration - Northeast Fire Station Site: The council authorized the City Manager to charge expenditures necessary for the site determination on the Northeast Fire Station to the Building Fund. Human Rights Commission - Case Before State Department: MOVED by Bix, seconded by Anderson and carried to authorize the City Attorney to inform the Human Rights Commission of the legal position of the City and the confidential nature of the records on file with the State Department of Human Rights. General Mills - Re: Bassett Creek: MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Bix and carried to receive and file the correspondence from General Mills regarding the Bassett Creek Flood Plain. Policy for Employees Code of Ethics: MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to send corrected copies of the Policy for Employees Code of Ethics to the Commission on Conflict of Interest and Patricia Moberg for comments with a notice enclosed advising that the item will be on the June 16, 1975 agenda. quotations on Trail Materials: MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Bix and carried to authorize the Park Director to accept the low quote received from Wheeler Division, St. Regis Paper Company for wood products for trail signs and play area logs. Easement Acquisition - Medicine Lake Sidewalk: Member Anderson introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: Regular Meeting of the City Council, June 2, 1975 RESOLUTION (Authorizing the Acquisition by Purchase or Condemnation of an Easement for Sidewalk Purposes Along Medicine Lake Road) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Hoover and upon vote being taken thereon the following voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Bix, Hoover, Riggs and Thorsen, 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 Clerk. _ sa\a:FL" &D� - qa�e Park and Recreation Commission Minutes - May 29, 1975: MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Riggs and carried to receive and file the Park and Recreation Commission Minutes of May 29, 1975. Open Space Committee Minutes - May 21_,_1975. MOVED by Bix, seconded by Riggs and carried to receive and file the Open Space Committee Minutes of May 21, 1975. Councilmember Bix left the meeting at 1:00 A.M. Fiscal Year 1976 - Revenue Sharing Planned Use Report: MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Hoover and carried to designate the uncommitted portion of the Federal Revenue Sharing Funds ($91,381) for land acquisition. Valley Square Task Force - Interim Report: The council determined to call a special meeting with the Valley Square Task Force to discuss their report to be held on June 18, 1975 at 7:30 P.M. Building Board of Review Minutes - May 20, 1975: MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Hoover and carried to receive and file the Building Board of Review Minutes of May 20, 1975. Civil Service Commission Minutes - May 19, 1975: MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Hoover and carried to receive and file the Civil Service Commission Minutes of May 19, 1975. Safety Council Minutes - April 28, 1975: MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Hoover and carried to receive and file the Safety Council Minutes of April 28, 1975. Bassetts Creek Flood Commission Plans: MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to instruct the Commission to pursue Plan 11 with the following directives: Regular Meeting of the City Council, June 2, 1975 1. Request increase in land reimbursement costs. 2. Investigate the possibility of a Culver Road Divertor. 3. Provide for maximum storage at Jordan Park. 4. Minimize channelization and maximize ponding areas. Transportation Options Committee Minutes - May 8. 1975: MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Hoover and carried to direct a letter to the Metropolitan Transit Commission indicating an interest in being considered as one of their pilot communities in a new transit plan. Bills Approved: MOVED by Hoover, seconded by Riggs and carried to approve the bills as submitted on the prelist. Claims Approved: MOVED by Riggs, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive the claims as submitted. The Council adjourned at 1:30 A.M. to reconvene at 7:30 P.M. on June 18, to meet with the Valley Square Task Force in the Council Chambers. Mayor Attest: 1