06-16-75 City Council Minutes7
REGULAR MEETING
of the
CITY COUNCIL
June 16, 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 and Riggs. Also
present were: City Manager Barkley G. Omans, City Attorney Robert Skare;
City Engineer Lowell Odland and Acting City Clerk Mary Marske.
Minutes of Regular Meeting of June 2, 1975:
MOVED by Bix, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the minutes of the
June 2, 1975 as read.
Mayor Riggs Tenders Resignation:
Mayor Riggs informed the Council that due to his acceptance of a position
offered him to join the staff of the Brigham Young University it is necessary
to tender his resignation as Mayor of Golden Valley as of June 30, 1975.
Councilmember Hoover on behalf of the Council and staff presented a Certifi-
cate of Recognition to Mayor Riggs extending appreciation for his years of
dedicated service to the community.
Public Hearing - Street Improvement - 75 -SI -9 - Duluth (Ensign to Flag):
The Clerk presented an affidavit showing publication in the official news-
paper of the Notice of Public Hearing on certain proposed Public Improvements
75 -SI -9 - described in the resolution of this Council relating thereto, adopt-
ed May 19, 1975. Said affidavit was then 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
proposed public improvements, and all persons present to do so were afforded
opportunity to express their views thereon.
There being no persons wishing to be heard the Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Anderson then introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adopt-
ion:
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
75 -SI -9
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Hoover, 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 Acting
City Clerk. See Resolution Book page -(,.3 �.
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Member Hoover introduced and read the following resolution and MOVED its
adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION
75 -SI -9
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 de-
clared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor, and his signture
attested by the Acting City Clerk. See Resolution Book page U
Alley Vacation - Lakeview Heights - Naper to.Earl*
The City Clerk presented the affidavit of publication in the official news-
paper of the Notice of Public Hearing of the proposed vacation of the alley
described in the notice. 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 vacation and all persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity
to express their views thereon.
Mrs. Richard Schunk, 1721 Independence Avenue North (Lot 7, Block 5, Lake-
view Heights) stated they have no objection to the alley vacation.
Mr. David Haataja, 1700 Mendelssohn (Lot 13, Block 5, Lakeview Heights) is
opposed to the vacation but would be willing to negotiate in regard to an
easement.
The Mayor then closed the public hearing.
Member Anderson introduced and read the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
(Alley Vacation - Block 5, Lakeview Heights)
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 the resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by
the Mayor and his signature attested by the Acting City Clerk. See Resolution
Book page is\,p .
License Fee Ordinance - Second Readin
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Hoover and carried to bring on for a second
reading an ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
(Licenses and Business Regulations -
Administrative Provisions)
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MOVED by Hoover, seconded by Anderson and carried to adopt the ordinance here-
in quoted by title on its second reading and order publication there -of.
Upon roll call vote being taken thereon, the following members voted as follows:
Anderson - Yes Hoover - Yes
Bix - No Riggs - Yes
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Variance - P.U.I. 1A - 5801 Duluth Street:
Mr. Michael J. Miles representing Shelard Companies was present to request a
special use permit for the Bassett Creek Office Building located at 5801
Duluth Street.
MOVED by Hoover, seconded by Anderson to refer this item back to the Planning
Commission to (1) determine the number of people that would use this facility
each day and (2) define the original Special Use Permit. Upon vote being
taken thereon, those voting in favor were Hoover and Bix, and those opposed
were Riggs and Anderson. The motion thereby failed.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Hoover to approve the request subject to the
stipulations put on by the Planning Commission as far as area involved and
prohibiting any exterior signs. Upon vote being taken thereon the following
voted in favor: Anderson, Hoover and Riggs and the following voted against:
Bix. The motion thereby failed.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Bix and carried to request the staff to research
this P.U.D. Special Use Permit and make a recommendation to the council if it
should be set for public hearing giving the background information upon which
the recommendation is made.
Hennepin County - Re: Winnetka South of T H 55:
MOVED by Bix, seconded by Hoover and carried to instruct the City Engineer to
inform the county to proceed with the paving of the west shoulder of Winnetka
from Hwy. 55 approximately 350' South, making the relocation of the fire hydrant
as requested.
Councilmember Thorsen arrived at 9:00 P.M.
House Burning Request - 7536 Country Club Drive:
A representative of Calvary Lutheran Church was present to request permission
to burn the house purchased by the church for purposes of expanding the park-
ing lot.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded and amended by Bix and carried to approve the
request subject to notification of adjacent property owners and the Public
Safety Department for traffic control.
Valley Motel and Restaurant - Construction Report:
Representatives of the Valley Motel and Restaurant were present to report on
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the remodeling and construction being accomplished on their place of bus-
iness as requested by the Council at the granting of a temporary license
in April.
MOVED by Hoover, seconded by Anderson and carried to grant the On -Sale
and Sunday liquor license to the Valley Motel and Restaurant for 1975-76.
On -Sale Liquor Licenses:
MOVED by Bix, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the ON -Sale, Sun-
day and Club liquor licenses as listed.
Purchase of Trach Property:
Member Bix introduced and read the following written resolution and MOVED
its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Authorizing acquisition of certain real property
by purchase - Trach Properties, Inc., Auditor's
Subdivision No. 360)
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, Riggs and Thorsen, and the follow-
ing voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was declared
duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested
by the Acting City Clerk. See Resolution Book page_jaj__.
Point Property Information Request:
MOVED by Bix, seconded by Anderson and carried to request the staff to
report on the condition of the Point Supper Club property and have the item
placed on the agenda for the July 7, 1975 meeting.
Licenses Approved:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the licenses
as presented on the license list.
75 -SS -1 - Bid Opening:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to award the 75 -SS -1
contract to the low bidder McGrand & Frovarp at $76,343.56.
Fire Truck Pumper - Bid Opening.
MOVED by Hoover, seconded by Bix and carried to place the awarding of bid
on the Fire Truck Pumper over to the July 7, 1975 meeting as recommended
by the City Manager to more closely examine and compare the bids received.
Bituminous Walkway - Bid Opening:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Hoover and carried to award the Bituminous
Walkway contract to the low bidder Bituminous Roadways at $46,279;75.
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Concrete Walkway - Bid Opening:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Hoover and carried to award the Concrete
Walkway to the low bidder Day -Co at $19,964.38.
Boone Avenue Paving - Bid Opening:
MOVED by Hoover, seconded by Bix and carried to award the Boone Avenue
Paving contract to the low bidder C. S. McCrossan at $141,146.00.
75 -SI -2 and 75 -SS -2 - Rings Colonial Addition - Bid Opening:
MOVED by Bix, seconded by Anderson and carried to award the 75 -SI -2 and
75 -SS -2 contract to the low bidder Matt Bullock at $19,190.00.
Amend Ordinance #244 - Trails and Open Space Regulations - First Reading:
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Bix and carried to bring on for first read-
ing an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
(Adding Trails and Nature Areas to Park Regulations)
MOVED by Bix, seconded by Hoover and carried to approve the amendment to
the ordinance herein quoted by title on its first reading. Upon roll call
vote being taken thereon the members were recorded as voting as follows:
Anderson - Yes Thorsen - Yes
Hoover - Yes
Bix - Yes Riggs - Yes
May Budget Report:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Hoover and carried to receive and file the
May Budget Report.
Motorcycle Quotations:
MOVED by Bix, seconded by Anderson and carried to accept the low quote
by Honda West at $1,471.20.
Amendment to HUD Community Development Agreement:
Member Anderson introduced and read the following written resolution and
MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Amending Resolution Joint Cooperation Agreement)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Member Thorsen and upon vote being taken thereon the following voted in
favor thereof: Anderson, Bix, Hoover, Riggs and Thorsen, and the follow-
ing voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was declared
duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested
by the Acting City Clerk. See Resolution Book page
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Voter Registration Files:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Hoover and carried to approve the transfer
of $4,000 from contingency funds to the voter registration program and
adopt the Hennepin County Registration procedure.
Federal Youth Program:
The City Manager reported to the council on the progress of the Federal
Youth Program.
City Attorney - I-394 Report:
MOVED by Bix, seconded by Hoover and carried to receive and file the report
submitted by the City Attorney regarding the I-394 status and direct him to
temporarily change the thrust of his activities in the matter from prepara-
tion for litigation to observation of legislative occurrances.
Eldon Haggerty - Letter of Commendation:
Mr. Eldon Haggerty appeared before the Council to read a letter of commend-
ation to the Mayor for his service to the community.
General Maintenance Seal Coating:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Bix and carried to receive and file the in-
formation received from the City Engineer regarding the General Maintenance
Seal Coating Project for 1975.
Assign New Project Numbers - Public Works:
Member Anderson introduced and read the following written resolution and
MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Assigning New Project Number to Project Here-
tofore Ordered for Construction - 73 -SI -5)
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 follow-
ing voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was declared
duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested
by the Acting City Clerk. See Resolution Book page____q-lq .
Statement of Policy - Ethics and Disclosure:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Hoover and carried to approve the Statement
of Policy regarding Ethics and Disclosure as amended by the Council in the
second draft.
Civil Service Commission Minutes - May 28, 1975:
MOVED by Bix, seconded by Hoover and carried to receive and file the Civil
Service Commission Minutes of May 28, 1975.
Regular Meeting
of the
City
Council,
June 16,
1975
Appointments to
Housing
and
Community
Development
Commission:
The Council determined to meet at 8:45P.M. on June 26, 1975to review appli-
cations and make appointments to the Housing and Community Development Com-
mission and discuss the vacancy in the Mayor's position.
Planning Commission Minutes - June 9, 1975:
MOVED by Hoover, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the
Planning Commission Minutes of June 9, 1975.
Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes - June 10, 1975:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Bix and carried to receive and file the
Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes of June 10, 1975.
Metropolitan Council Transportation Polic
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Hoover and carried to authorize the Trans-.
portation Options Committee to investigate the Metropolitan Council's
Transportation Policy and work with other communities in developing a
statement.
Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission Re: Culver Road Diverter:
:MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Bix and carried to authorize Ed Silberman to
set a meeting date with the Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission to dis-
cuss and study the possible Culver Road Diverter.
Budget Information Requested from Commissions:
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Anderson and carried to direct a letter to
the chairmen of Boards and Commissions requesting information for the 1976
Budget in regard to their committee to be submitted in written form to the
Council. A copy of the Budget Calendar is to be sent with the letter to
acquaint them with the time schedule.
Engen, Farmer, Jacobs vs. City of New Hope, Et Al:
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Bix and carried to receive and file the damage
claim received in regard to sanitary sewer backup.
Bills Approved:
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Riggs and carried to approve the bills as
submitted on the prelist.
The Council adjourned at 11:00 P.M., to reconvene on June 26, 1975 to make
appointments to the Housing and Community Development Commission and discuss
the mayoral vacancy.
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Attest:
Actin ty Clerk
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