07-21-75 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING
of the
CITY COUNCIL
July 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 July 21, 1975 at 7:30 P. M.
The following members were present: Anderson, Bix, Hoover and Thorsen. Also
present were: City Manager Barkley G. Omans, City Attorney, Robert M. Skare,
City Engineer, Lowell Odland and City Clerk Mary H. Marske.
A prroval of Minutes - July 7, 1975:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the minutes
of July 7, 1975 as corrected.
Approval of Minutes - July 14, 1975:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the minutes
of July 14, 1975 as submitted.
Eldon Ranney - Lilac Festival Report:
Mr. Eldon Ranney appeared before the council to report on the 1975 Lilac
Festival.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Bix and carried to receive and file the
report given by Mr. Ranney and extend sincere appreciation to the Lilac
Festival Committee on behalf of the Council and citizens of Golden Valley.
Selection of New Council Member:
The Mayor stated that the Council had interviewed seven individuals that had
made application for the vacant council seat. He further stated that this
appointment will be for the balance of the unexpired term of his council
seat left vacant upon his appointment as Mayor. The procedure for nominations
was explained as follows: Councilmembers in alphabetical order will place in
nomination those persons interviewed. At the close of nominations council -
members will express their remarks in regard to the qualifications of those
nominated. The roll call vote showing three affirmative votes for one candi-
date will decide the issue. In the event of a tie vote the Mayor will call
for additional ballots until one candidate receives three votes. In the
event of a deadlock the Mayor will appoint the new member.
Nominations were then made as follows:
Councilmember Anderson: Gloria Johnson
Councilmember Bix: John Crelly
Mayor Hoover: Robert Zitur
Councilmember Thorsen: Stephen Swartz
The Mayor announced that in fairness to the new person appointed, he or she
would not take the Council seat but would be sworn in at the next regular
Council meeting.
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Regular Meeting of the City Council, July 21, 1975
Nominations were then closed and councilmembers in alphabetical order, made
their remarks concerning the candidates. At the conclusion the Mayor extend-
ed 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.
Upon roll call vote being taken, the members voted as follows:
Anderson - Stephen Swartz
Bix - Gloria Johnson
Hoover - Robert Zitur
Thorsen - Stephen Swartz
Lacking three affirmative votes for one candidate the Mayor called for a
second ballot. Upon roll call vote being taken, the members voted as follows:
Anderson - Stephen Swartz
Bix - Robert Zitur
Thorsen - Stephen Swartz
Hoover - Stephen Swartz
The Mayor announced that Stephen Swartz will be appointed to fill the Council
seat.
Member Thorsen introduced and read the following written resolution and MOVED
its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Filling Vacancy on the City Council)
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, Hoover and Thorsen, and the following voted against
the same: Bix, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopt-
ed, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the City Clerk. See
Resolution Book page $ ,__ S
Remodeling, Program - Kilstofte Associates:
Discussion of this item was continued from the July 7, 1975 meeting in order
to notify the Valley Square Task Force and request their attendance at this
meeting.
Mr. Fred Poisson was present to explain the proposed remodeling and building
program and answer questions relative thereto.
Mr. Mery Mindess representing the Valley Square Task Force asked that a
three month moratorium be placed on all construction in the Valley Square area.
MOVED by Bix, seconded by Anderson and carried to proceed with the architech-
ural plans for remodeling the Civic Center and street department building
facilities and refer the plan to Mr. Carl Dale for comment requesting a re-
port to the council prior to the August 4, 1975 meeting. Councilmember
Thorsen voted nay.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to direct the staff to re-
search the files for the background material regarding bulk storage sites and
estimated costs.
Regular Meeting of the City Council, July 21, 1975
Valley Square Task Force - Appropriation for Planning:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to request a report from
Mr. Carl Dale on the Valley Square area including the funding aspect in
terms of planning and implementation on a Federal, State and local participa-
tion level.
Valley Square Task Force Appointments:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to appoint Muriel Lee
and Thomas Boyce to the Valley Square Task Force.
No Parking - Kentucky Avenue North:
Residents of Kentucky Avenue North represented by Mr. Steven Bard were pre-
sent requesting "No Parking" signs in regard to the excessive problem created
by cars using Lions Club Park.
Member Anderson introduced and read the following written resolution and
MOVED its adoption:
The Council determined to meet with the Park and Recreation Commission at
their meeting of August 28, 1975 to discuss the problems relating to the
use of various city parks by the Softball and Little Leagues.
Civil Service Commission - Budget Request:
Mr. John Mitchell appeared before the Council to request additional funds for
the Civil Service Commission.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to authorize the Civil
Service Commission to engage the services of Personnel Decisions, Inc., at
$2,700 for purposes of testing for a lieutenant position and require the
firm to file a disclosure form.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to transfer $5,438 from
the General Contingency Fund to the Civil Service Commission Budget.
Little League Complaints Registered - Patrick Gormley:
Mr. Patrick Gormley, president of the Golden Valley Little League was present
RESOLUTION
(Restrictive Parking on Certain
Portions
of Kentucky Avenue North)
The motion
for the adoption of
the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Member Iix,
and upon vote being
taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof: Anderson, Bix, Hoover
and Thorsen, and the following voted against
the same:
None, whereupon said
resolution was declared duly passed and adopt-
ed, signed
by the Mayor and his
signature attested by the City Clerk. See
Resolution
Book page Cp
The Council determined to meet with the Park and Recreation Commission at
their meeting of August 28, 1975 to discuss the problems relating to the
use of various city parks by the Softball and Little Leagues.
Civil Service Commission - Budget Request:
Mr. John Mitchell appeared before the Council to request additional funds for
the Civil Service Commission.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to authorize the Civil
Service Commission to engage the services of Personnel Decisions, Inc., at
$2,700 for purposes of testing for a lieutenant position and require the
firm to file a disclosure form.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to transfer $5,438 from
the General Contingency Fund to the Civil Service Commission Budget.
Little League Complaints Registered - Patrick Gormley:
Mr. Patrick Gormley, president of the Golden Valley Little League was present
Regular Meeting of the City Council, July 21, 1975
to express his concern regarding the maintenance of the grounds used by the
Little League.
The Council invited those present concerned with the problems brought forward
by Mr. Gormley to attend the Park and Recreation Commission meeting of August
28, 1975 to discuss this matter.
Fill Permit - Flood Plain - 4241 Bassett Creek Drive:
MOVED by Bix, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the fill permit
for 4241 Bassett Creek drive as requested by Mr. Gene Roback.
Fire Relief Association - Balance Sheet:
MOVED by Bix, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the Fire
Relief Association Balance Sheet.
Fire Pumper Bids - Continued from June 16, 1975:
MOVED by Bix, seconded by Anderson and carried to reject the bids received
on the Fire Pumper Truck.
MOVED by Bix, seconded by Anderson and carried to authorize the re -advertise-
ment for new bids for a Fire Pumper Truck.
Resignation - Environmental Commission - Kenneth T. Whitby:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to accept and file the
resignation offered by Mr. Kenneth T. Whitby from the Environmental Commis-
sion and direct a letter of appreciation to him for his service to the Com-
mission.
The Council requested a list of all applications received from citizenry for
positions on various boards and commissions.
N.S.P. - Sewage Pumping Contract:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the
correspondence received from Northern States Power regarding cancellation
of the Municipal Sewage Pumping service.
Licenses Approved:
MOVED by Bix, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the licenses as
submitted.
Bid Opening - Street Improvements:
The City Manager presented the bids as they were received at the bid opening
of July 17, 1975 and recommended the apparent low bidder be awarded the con-
tract in both instances.
Regular Meeting of the City Council, July 21, 1975
MOVED by Bix, seconded by Thorsen and carried to accept the low bid of
Alexander Construction Co., in the amount of $9,625 for curb and gutter
construction on Unity Avenue.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Anderson and carried to accept the low bid of
C. S. McCrossan Inc., in the amount of $88,501.61 for street improvements
on Xenia and Laurel Avenue.
June Butt Report:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the
June Budget Report.
Portable Radio Quotes:
The City Manager presented the three quotes received for portable radios.
Bids were received from the Motorola Corporation for $3,450, The RCA Corp-
oration for $3,561 andGeneral Electric Corporation for $3,576.
Upon recommendation by the City Manager it was MOVED by Bix, seconded by
Anderson and carried to accept the low quote of the Motorola Corporation.
Call Public Hearing - 75 SI 11 & 75 SS 3 - August 18, 1975:
Member Anderson introduced and read the following written resolution and
MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
75 SI 11 & 75 SS 3
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 Thorsen, and the following voted again-
st the same: None, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and
adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the City Clerk.
See Resolution Book page_ %I -
Attorney Fee - Meyerdirk Special Case:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to authorize a $50 per
hour rate for actual court appearances in regard to the Meyerdirk case and
continue the $40 per hour pre -court rate.
Rozman Property Deed:
MOVED by Bix, seconded by Anderson and carried to direct the Mayor to send
a letter to Mr. Rozman requesting the title abstract be forwarded to the
City Attorney at his earliest convenience.
Temporary Chairman - August 4, 1975 Meeting:
The Mayor appointed Councilmember Bix to chair the regular council meeting
of August 4, 1975.
Regular Meeting of the City Council, July 21, 1975
Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission Minutes - June 19. 1975:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the
Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission minutes of June 19, 1975.
Planning Commission Minutes - June 30, 1975:
MOVED by Bix, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Planning Commission of June 30, 1975.
Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission - Public Hearin - September 24 1975:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to request the Bassett
Creek Flood Control Commission representative Silberman meet with the Citizens
Advisory Committee on the proposed plan prior to the September 24, 1975
meeting to be held at the Prudential Building.
Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes - July 8, 1975:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Bix and carried to receive and file the minutes
of the Board of Zoning Appeals of July 8, 1975.
Human Rights Commission Minutes - June 12, 1975:
MOVED by Bix, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the minutes
of the Human Rights Commission of June 12, 1975.
The council determined to meet with the Human Rights Commission on August 14,
1975 at 7:00 P.M., and with the George M. Hansen Company representative at
8:30 P.M.
City Attorney - I-394 Report.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Bix and carried to direct the City Attorney to
send a letter to the State Highway Department, the Federal Department of Trans-
portation, the Attorney General and the Department of Transportation.
Attorney pointing out the illegalities of the I-394 Environmental Impact
Statement and current actions of/RIEhway Department in proceeding with any
portion of I-394.
Environmental Commission Minutes - July 14, 1975:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Environmental Commission of July 14, 1975.
Civil Service Commission Minutes - July 15, 1975:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Civil Service Commission of July 15, 1975.
Point Building Removal Procedure:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to authorize the City
Attorney to proceed in accordance with the State Statutes to implement the
razing of the Point Building as a hazardous structure.
Regular Meeting of the City Council, July 21, 1975
Bills & Claims
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Anderson and carried to � approve payment of the
verified accounts as submitted on the prelist and P ,, the claims.
The council adjourned at 11:40 P.M.
Mayor
Attest:
City Cle
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