11-18-75 City Council MinutesC
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CONTINUED MEETING
of the
CITY COUNCIL
November 18, 1975
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a continued meeting of the City
Council of the City of Golden Valley, Hennepin County, Minnesota was held
at 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota on November 18, 1975
at 7:30 P.M.
The following members were present: Anderson, Hoover, Swartz and Thorsen.
Also present were City Manager Barkley G. Omans and City Clerk Mary H.
Marske.
5 Year Capital Improvement Program:
Jeff Sweet, Administrative Assistant gave an overview of the five year
capital improvement program report he had prepared for the council.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to establish a committee
for the purpose of examining and establishing the capital improvement needs
of the city for the next five years to be implemented after the first of
January of 1976.
Wage andS_alary Policy Discussion:
Jeff Sweet and the City Manager presented the information concerning wage
and salary negotiations for 1976 specifically regarding the Public Safety
Department.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to authorize the City
Manager to propose the salary and benefit increases as presented to the
Public Safety Department.
Mona Moede - Re: N.A.H.R.O. Conference:
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Anderson and carried to authorize the request
presented by the Chairman of the Housing and Community Development Commis-
sion to have two delegates of the commission represent the city at the
N.A.H.R.O., conference.
Church of the Good Shepherd - Notice of Bingo:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to receive and file the
communication from the Church of the Good Shepherd regarding their plans
for a turkey dinner including a bingo party.
Licenses Approved:
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the issuance
of the licenses as submitted by the City Clerk. See list page 226.
State Agreement on Licensing - Ordinance Changes Re: Lodging & Food:
please turn to next page.
Continued Meeting of the City Council, November 18, 1975
Ordinance Changes re: Lodging ,& Food (continued from page 225):
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to bring on for a first
reading an Ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
(Amending Food Establishment and Vending
Machine Regulation Ordinance)
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to approve the amendment
of 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 Swartz - Yes
Hoover - Yes Thorsen - Yes
LICENSES FOR APPROVAL November 17, 1975
No.
Licensee
Type
Fee
3713
Snack Foods
Food Warehouse
$50.00
3714
Chrysler City (Pioneer Dist.)
Vend NP
5.00
3715
A -Line Co. - Herb Miller
Vend NP
5.00
3716
Fireman's Fund Ins. (Canteen Co.)
Vend NP
12.50
3717
IT 11 11Vend
P
20.00
3718
ItItif
Cigarettes
6.00
3719
Timber Bay Camp - Steve Hanson
Christmas Trees
Exempt
3720
Salvation Army - Major chase
Solicit -Xmas Books
Exempt
3721
Ascension Swim Club -D. Vaughn
Solicit -Xmas Decor.
Exempt
3722
Northbrook 7th Day Adventist
Solicit -Funds & Lit.
Exempt
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Anderson and carried to bring on for a first
reading an Ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
(Amending Hotel and Lodging House
Regulation Ordinance)
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the amendment
of 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 Swartz - Yes
Hoover - Yes Thorsen - Yes
Ruling on Arbitration:
The City Manager reported on the proposed challenge to a court decision re-
garding police arbitration.
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Anderson and carried to authorize participation
in cost sharing for legal fees in the challenge of the court decision with a
maximum amount of $250.
Continued Meeting of the City Council, November 18, 1975
Joint Use Rental Agreement - Metro Waste Control Commission:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to authorize the renewal
of the Joint Use Rental Agreement with the Metropolitan Waste Control Com-
mission.
Ordinance Amending, Shade Tree Disease Control:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to bring on for a first
reading an Ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
(Shade Tree Diseases)
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the amendment
of 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 Swartz - Yes
Hoover - Yes Thorsen - Yes
1250 GMP Fire Pumper - Bid Opening - 11/175:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to carry over the award
of the purchase on the 1250 GPM Fire Pumper to December 1, 1975 as recom-
mended by the City Manager.
October Budget Report:
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the
October Budget Report as submitted.
Report on N.S.P. Rate Increase:
The City Manager informed the council of the proposed rate increase from
Northern States Power wiich will result in $10,000 anticipated expense
over the 1976 budget figure for electricity.
Rewrite of Page 25 of Comprehensive Plan:
The council determined to defer discussion on this item until their meeting
of December 3, 1975 and to request the City Attorney to be present at that
meeting.
Housing and Communis Development Commission Minutes - November 12, 1975:
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Housing and Community Development Commission of November 12,
1975.
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Continued Meeting of the City Council, November 18, 1975
Planning Commission Minutes - November 10, 1975:
Kbved by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file
the minutes of the Planning Commission of November 10, 1975.
Discussion of Metro Meeting - November 25. 1975:
The Mayor agreed to attend the Metropolitan Council meeting on November 25,
1975 as the city's representative.
Miscellaneous Correspondence - Mayor:
Councilmember Swartz requested permission to leave the table during dis-
cussion of this item in regard to his possible conflict of interest.
The Mayor reported on a letter received from Mrs. D. J. Wollman regarding
an extension of time for the removal of fill on the Glenwood Avenue prop-
erty.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to direct the Mayor to
respond to the correspondence informing Mrs. Wollman of the denial of time
extension.
Policy Discussion - Thorsen:
The council discussed ways of solving several policy matters in regard to
the council's relationship with boards and commissions and the length of
council meetings. It was decided to hold a special meeting on December
9, 1975 at 7:30 p.m., to further discuss and resolve these problems.
Bills & Claims:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to receive and file the
claims and approve the payment of the verified accounts as submitted on
the prelist.
Letter of Resignation - Kathryn Hakala:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to receive and file the
letter of resignation received from Kathryn Hakala from the Planning Commis-
sion and direct a letter of appreciation to her for the service she has
given in the past.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried t a ourn a council
meeting.
The Council adjourned at 11:00 p.m.
Attest: Mayor
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