12-01-75 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING
of the
CITY COUNCIL
December 1, 1975
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council
of the City of Golden Valley, Hennepin County, Minnesota was held at 7800
Golden Valley Road in said City on December 1, 1975 at 7:30 p.m.
The following members were present: Anderson, Bix, Hoover, Swartz and
Thorsen. Also present were City Manager Barkley G. Omans, City Attorney
Robert M. Skare, City Engineer Lowell E. Odland and City Clerk Mary H. Marske.
Approval of Minutes of November 17, 1975:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to approve the minutes of
the regular meeting of November 17, 1975 as corrected.
Approval of Minutes of November 18,, 1975:
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the minutes of
the continued meeting of November 18, 1975 as corrected.
1975 Human Rights Award:
The Mayor announced the recipient of the 1975 Human Rights Award to be Mona
Moede and commended her on her activities in the community and Metropolitan
area in relationship with human relations and other social service programs.
R.S.L. 464 - Street Lighting - Part of Spring Green South Subd.
This item was continued for further discussion from the meeting of November
17, 1975 to afford an opportunity for the residents in opposition to present
their point of view regarding the street lighting. Residents opposing the
project presented a petition showing a majority of property owners request-
ing the project be dropped.
MOVED by Bix, seconded by Anderson and carried to deny the installation of
residential street lighting for part of Spring Green South Subdivision on
Circle Downs.
Age Discrimination Ordinance - First Reading:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to bring on for a first
reading an ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
(Unfair Discriminatory Practices, Incorporat-
ing Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 363, by
Reference, and Prohibiting Discrimination
on the Basis of Age.)
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to approve the amendment
Regular Meeting of the City Council, December 1, 1975
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 Swartz - Yes
Hoover - Yes
Bix - Yes Thorsen - Yes
Shade Tree Ordinance - Second Reading:
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Anderson and carried to bring on for a second
reading an ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
(Shade Tree Disease)
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Swartz and carried to approve the amendment of
the ordinance herein quoted by title on its second reading and order publica-
tion thereof. Upon roll call vote being taken thereon the members were re-
corded as voting as follows:
Anderson - Yes Swartz - Yes
Hoover - Yes
Bix - Yes Thorsen - Yes
Hotel & Lodging House Ordinance Amendment:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to bring on for a second
reading an ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
(Amending Hotel and Lodging House
Regulation Ordinance)
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the amendment
of the ordinance herein quoted by title on its second reading and order
publication thereof. Upon roll call vote being taken thereon the members
were recorded as voting as follows:
Anderson - Yes Swartz - Yes
Hoover - Yes
Bix - Yes Thorsen - Yes
Amending Food Establishment and Vending Machine Regulation Ordinance:
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Anderson and carried to bring on for a second
reading an ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
(Amending Food Establishment and
Vending Machine Regulation Ordinance)
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the amendment
of the ordinance herein quoted by title on its second reading and order
publication thereof. Upon roll call vote being taken thereon the members
were recorded as voting as follows:
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Regular Meeting of the City Council, December 1, 1975
Anderson - Yes
Hoover - Yes
Bix - Yes
State Health Board Agreement:
Swartz - Yes
Thorsen - Yes
Member Anderson introduced and read the following written resolution and
MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Authorizing Agreement with Minnesota State Board
of Health for Acceptance of Delegated Inspection
and Licensing Responsibilities)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Member Swartz, and upon vote being taken thereon the following voted in
favor thereof: Anderson, Bix, Hoover, Swartz 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 City Clerk. See Resolution Book page 12-5- .
Request to M.T.C. - Robert WagLman -.Transportation Options Committee:
Mr. Leland LeBlanc, vice-chairman of the Transportation Options Committee
appeared to update the council on the request to the Metropolitan Transit
Commission for improved bus service to Golden Valley.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to authorize the Mayor
to direct a letter to the Metropolitan Transit Commission requesting an
extension of service to the northeast quadrant of Golden Valley and to
also request that the Transportation Options Committee set up a meeting
with the Metropolitan Transit Commission and council to discuss the poss-
ible solution to the problem.
Plat Waiver Extension - Trevilla of Golden Valle
Mr. R. A. Stinski representing Trevilla of Golden Valley was present to
request a plat waiver extension due to difficulty in obtaining financing
on the project.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to grant the extension
of the plat and waiver to June 1, 1976 and to advise the petitioner that
no further extensions will be granted.
Easement Vacation - Zimmerman Terrace (Kyle Avenue):
Member Bix introduced and read the following written resolution and MOVED
its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Easement Vacation - Zimmerman Terrace)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Member Anderson and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in
Regular Meeting of the City Council, December 1, 1975
favor thereof: Anderson, Bix, Hoover, Swartz 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 City Clerk. See Resolution Book page
Stephen J. Harris - Turnpike Road - B.Z.A. Appeal:
In the absence of the petitioner, it was MOVED by Swartz, seconded by
Anderson and carried to continue this item until December 15, 1975.
Communication from Valley Square Task Force:
In view of the letter received from the Valley Square Task Force, it was
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to set a meeting with
the Valley Square Task Force for December 17, 1975 at 7:30 p.m., for the
purpose of reviewing with them their comments on the pedestrian bridge
over Hwy. 55.
Communication from Northeast Fire Station Committee:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to receive and file the
communication received from the Northeast Fire Station Committee and direct
the Assistant Public Safety Director Ron Pavlock to supply the committee
with copies of the Environmental Impact Assessment for their review.
Licenses Approved:
LICENSES FOR APPROVAL Dec. 1, 1975
No.
Licensee
Type
Fee
3723
Woodfill Services
Cigarette
$12.00
3724
Red Owl Stores, Inc.
if12.00
requested
3725
Westview Superette
12.00
3726
Log Cabin Service Inc.
the Public Safety Director James Crawford to
12.00
3727
Reed Drug
regarding
12.00
3728
Bert's Golden Valley Mobil
12.00
3729
New Boulevard Inc.
12.00
3720
Tyrol West Bldg.
"
12.00
3731
7 - Eleven Store
12.00
3732
Public Safety Bldg.
Exempt
3733
Armstrong High School
Solicit - Fruit
Exempt
3734
W. R. Almendinger
Christmas Trees
50.00
moved by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the licenses
as submitted by the City Clerk.
Environmental Impact Assessment - Kilstofte Associates:
Mr. Iry
Kilstofte
was present
to answer any questions and provide anv addi-
tional
information
in regard
to the Environmental Impact Assessment. The
council
requested
five copies
of the report be made available at the Golden
Valley
Library and
also asked
the Public Safety Director James Crawford to
supply
information
regarding
response time data for the various sites.
Regular Meeting of the City Council, December 1, 1975
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the
Environmental Impact Assessment report as submitted by Kilstofte and Assoc.
Evaluation Report - William C. Warner:
William C. Warner, real estate appraiser was present to submit his findings
in regard to the economic impact to real estate value of residential property
in the vicinity of a fire station.
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the
Evaluation Report as submitted by William C. Warner.
1250 GPM Fire Pumper Truck Bid Opening - 11/17/75:
Fire Chief Al Hanover was present to submit his report in regard to the
bids received on a fire pumper truck.
The City Manager recommended that all bids be denied since only one bidder
met all requirements of the specifications as advertised.
MOVED by Bix, seconded by Swartz and carried to authorize purchase of the
fire pumper truck from General Safety in the amount of $68,979 with the
addition of a complete hose reel at $910. for a total purchase price of
$69,889.
Request for Public Hearing - Street & Alley Vacation - Meadow Lane:
Due to an error by the legal newspaper in not publishing the public hearing
notice two times it was MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried
to reset the public hearing regarding street and alley vacation on Meadow
Lane for December 15, 1975.
State Highway Dept. - Contract 416039 Change Order - 75 SS 1A:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to authorize the Mayor,
City Manager and City Clerk to sign the State Highway Department Contract
4416039 Change Order in regard to S.P. 2714-104 Laurel Avenue Storm Sewer
extension.
Right of Way Acquisition - Laurel Avenue & Xenia Avenue:
Member Swartz introduced and read the following written resolution and
MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Authorizing acquisition of certain property by
purchase - Clare and Katherine Miller property
in Meadowbrook Acres)
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, Swartz and Thorsen, 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 City Clerk. See Resolution Book page /Z'1�.
Regular Meeting of the City Council, December 1, 1975
Environmental Commission - Re: State Administration Regulation for Environ -
Quality Control:
Mr. Wallace Klovstad, chairman of the Environmental Commission was present
to request permission from the council to submit the commission's response
to the Environmental Impact Statement Rules to the Minnesota Environmental
Quality Council.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to authorize the Environ-
mental Commission to submit their comments on the proposed Environmental Im-
pact Statement Rules to the Minnesota Environmental Quality Council.
Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission Minutes - October 28, 1975:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission of October 28, 1975.
Detached Worker Quarterly Report:
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the
Detached Worker Quarterly Report as submitted.
Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes - November 12, 1975:
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Board of Zoning Appeals of November 12, 1975.
Environmental Commission Minutes - November 10, 1975:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Environmental Commission of November 10, 1975.
Human Rights Commission Minutes - November 13.,_1975:
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Human Rights Commission of November 13, 1975.
Safetv Council Minutes - October 28, 1975:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Safety Council of October 28, 1975.
Approval of Verified Accounts:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to approve payment of the
verified accounts as submitted on the prelist.
Benson Orth Associates vs. Golden Valley - Re: Bassett Creek Plaza:
Councilmember Swartz requested permission to leave the table during discuss-
ion of this item in regard to his possible conflict of interest.
Regular Meeting of the City Council, December 1, 1975
Memo from Councilmember Thorsen:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to receive and file the
memo from Councilmember Thorsen and place the item on the agenda for
December 15, 1975 for discussion at that time.
The Council adjourned at 12:15 a.m., to reconvene on December 3, 1975 at
7:30 p.m., to discuss the Interstate Study Committee action.
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MOVED by Anderson, seconded by
Thorsen and carried to authorize the
City
Attorney to request a delay in
the legal proceedings of the counsel
for
Benson Orth with the agreement
that the matter of the hair stylist
request
be placed on the December 15,
1975 agenda. In the event the offer
is
rejected the attorney is directed
to proceed with legal defense of
the
claim.
Memo from Councilmember Thorsen:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to receive and file the
memo from Councilmember Thorsen and place the item on the agenda for
December 15, 1975 for discussion at that time.
The Council adjourned at 12:15 a.m., to reconvene on December 3, 1975 at
7:30 p.m., to discuss the Interstate Study Committee action.
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City Clerk`
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