01-19-76 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING
of the
CITY COUNCIL
.i i
January 19, 1976
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 January 19, 1976 at 6:30 p.m.
The following members were present: Anderson, Hoover, Johnson, Swartz and
Thorsen. Also present were City Manager Barkley G. Omans, Assistant City
Attorney Allen Barnard, City Engineer Lowell E. Odland and City Clerk Mary
H. Marske.
Approval of Minutes of January 5, 1976:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the minutes
of the meeting of January 5, 1976 as corrected.
Approval of Minutes of January 12, 1976:
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the minutes
of the meeting of January 12, 1976 as corrected.
Southeast Fire Station Task Force Report:
The Council convened at 6:30 p.m. to meet with the Southeast Fire Station
Task Force to discuss the progress they are making in submitting their
report to the Council. Chairman Forster and several members of the Commit-
tee were present to discuss the progress being made by the Committee. The
Task Force determined to proceed with their public informational meeting
prior to submitting their report to the Council and prior to an Economic
Impact Study.
Approval of Bills:
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve payment of the
verified accounts as submitted on the prelist.
Approval of Licenses:
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LICENSES FOR APPROVAL
Jan. 19, 1976
No.
Licensee
Tyke
Fee Pen
3813
Hoben Properties (Viking Vend.)
Vend NP
$ 5.00
3814
Big B's Pizza
Food Est.
100.00
3815
Ray Anderson & Sons
Garbage
26.00 2.00
3816
Bautch Disposal Service
Garbage
26.00
3817
Opportunity House 5730 Olson
Food Est.
100.00
3818
Opportunity House "
Lodging House
50.00
3819
Opportunity House "
Cigarettes
12.00
3820
Minnesota Toro
IT
12.00
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Regular Meeting of the City Council, January 19, 1976
Licenses for Approval continued:
No. Licensee ype Fee
3821
Hoben Properties 6950 Wayzata B.
Cigarettes
$12.00
3822
John C. McGuire
it12.00
3823
Theodore Wirth Chalet
of
12.00
3824
Cross Road Skelly Service
if12.00
3825
Service Bureau
12.00
3826
Golden Valley Shell
12.00
3827
Mpls. Elk's Club #44
12.00
3828
Russell's Golden Valley Service
"
12.00
3829
Continental Minnesota
12.00
3830
Minneapolis Clinic
"
12.00
3831
Product Design Eng. Inc.
"
12.00
3832
KFC, Inc. (Zapata Kitchen)
Food Est. - 1 Add'l
20.00
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the issuance
of licenses as submitted by the City Clerk. Councilmember Thorsen abstain-
ed from approving issuance of licenses to Minnesota Toro and Big B's Pizza.
Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes - January 13 L 1976:
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Board of Zoning Appeals of January 13, 1976.
Planning_ Commission Minutes - January 12, 1976:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Planning Commission of January 12, 1976.
Human Rights Commission Minutes - December 11, 1975 and January 8, 1976:
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Swartz and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Human Rights Commission of December 11, 1975 and January 8,
1976.
Environmental Commission Minutes - January 12, 1976:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Environmental Commission of January 12, 1976.
Informal Hearing-- Traffic Signals on Golden Valley Road:
The Council called an informal hearing on the subject of traffic signals
on Golden Valley Road in response to a letter of request from the Twin
Cities Stroke Club. The Mayor opened the meeting for comments from those
in attendance.
Mr. Larry Smith 2080 Mary Hills Drive, representing the Glenwood Hills
Neighborhood Association, suggested an in-depth study of the total traffic
problem be done before proceeding to install traffic signals.
Regular Meeting of the City Council, January 19, 1976
Mr. Fred Linville of the Golden Valley Health Center Staff stated a
willingness to explore the cost sharing possibilities of installation of
the signals by the Hospital.
Bill Schoenbaum, 4311 Bassett Creek Drive explained that he worked at
Courage Center and walks to that location from his home. lie appreciates
the sidewalk on the southside of Golden Valley Road but feels the necess-
ity of signalization at that intersection.
Reverend Cross of the Universal Church at 4000 Golden Valley Road express-
ed concern for safety of pedestrians crossing at the intersection in
question.
Ed Fisher, 2110 Indiana expressed concern over the exit of residents living
on Indiana onto Golden Valley Road with the possible backup of traffic at
the signals.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to set a special meeting
to be arranged by the Engineer and invite the County to present all informa-
tion relevant to this question and in the interim any other information
available will be prepared for presentation at that meeting.
Bridge Reconstruction - Pennsylvania Avenue at Bassett Creek:
Discussion of the reconstruction of the bridge on Pennsylvania Avenue at
Bassett Creek was deferred from the January 5, 1976 meeting in order to
obtain citizen input on the merits of construction of this bridge. A num-
ber of area residents appeared opposing reconstruction, citying loss of
aesthetic natural view in the area and construction cost.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Hoover and carried to approve the reconstruc-
tion of the bridge as requested by the City Engineer and to authorize con-
struction of the concrete pipearch. Councilman Johnson voted nay.
R. Haskvitz T Re: H.R.C. Reappointments, etc
As requested by the Chairman of the human Rights Commission, Mr. Haskvitz,
the Council reviewed the agreement proposed by Gene Sylvestre Associates
for consultative services for the City of Golden Valley.
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the agreement
as requested by the Human Rights Commissioner and authorize the *layor and
Manager to sign the same.
Mr. Haskvitz also requested the Age Discrimination Ordinance be scheduled
for second hearing at the Council's earliest convenience.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to place the Age Discrim-
ination Ordinance on the agenda for February 2, 1976 for second reading.
Betty
Burmeister -._Resignation
from Environmental
Commission:
MOVED
by Anderson,
seconded by
Johnson and carried
to receive and file the
Regular Meeting of the City Council, January 19, 1976
letter of resignation as received by Betty Burmeister and direct the Mayor
to forward a letter of appreciation to Mrs. Burmeister for her service on
the Commission.
Highway 55 Pedestrian Brie Hearing_ Transcript:
The City Engineer gave a brief summary of the four alternate possibilities
for a pedestrian bridge over Highway 55 at Winnetka.
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Anderson and carried to instruct the staff to
meet with the affected property owner to work out the details of an unobstr-
ucted easement that will be required in relation to Alternate #4 and report
back to the Council on the ability of the City to accomplish the necessary
requirements by the first meeting in February. Mayor Hoover voted nay.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to request John Brenna
of the Park Board, the chairman of the Valley Square Task Force, the chair-
man of the Park Commission, Councilmember Thorsen and any other interested
councilmembers to meet in regard to realignment of the present trail system
with the bridge approach.
Capital Improvement Assessment:
Administrative Assistant, Jeff Sweet, was present to respond to any questions
proposed by the Council in regard to his report on capital improvements.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to confirm the Council's
intent to appoint an Advisory Long Range Capital Improvements Committee to
consist of not more than five (5) members to be appointed by March 1, 1976.
Doris Wollman - Re: Glenwood Avenue Lot:
Councilmember Swartz requested permission to leave the table in regard to
his possible conflict of interest of this item.
Mr. Don Wollman was present to request the Council to drop legal action for
the removal of fill on the Glenwood Avenue lot, allowing them time to remove
the fill in the spring after load limit restrictions have been lifted on
County and local roads.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Anderson and carried to request the attorney to
ask the court to delay this item to July 1, 1976 or as an alternate the defend-
ent will plead guilty next week, whereupon the City Attorney will ask for a con-
tinuance of the case to a later date.
Bid Opening - Front End Loader (18-76):
The City Manager presented a tabulation of the bids as.received at the opening
on January 8, 1976 for a front end loader, recommending the award of the pur-
chase to Ziegler Equipment Company.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to award the purchase of
the loader to the Ziegler Company as recommended by the City Manager.
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Public Works Sites:
The Council reviewed the report submitted by the City Manager regarding
public works sites.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to request the staff
to make a recommendation to the Council regarding the sites by March 15,
1976, and also requested that the information contained in the background
material be made available to the Planning Commission and the Park and
Recreation Commission.
uotation - Vac -All Silencer:
The City Manager presented the quotation on the only available distributor
of a Vac -All Silencer and requested Council authorization of the purchase.
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Anderson and carried to authorize purchase of
the Vac -All Silencer as recommended by the City Manager.
Quotation - Equipment Rental - Ditch & Pond C_1_eaning:
The City Manager presented three quotations for rental of equipment for
ditch and pond cleaning and recommended the award be made to McGrande -
Frovarp at the rate of $35.00 per hour.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to award the bid as
recommended by the City Manager to McGrande & Frovarp.
uotation - Tree Trimming_.- 1976:
The City Manager presented three quotations received for the 1976 tree
trimming program and recommended the contract be awarded to Tim's Tree
Service, with the addition of tree and stump removal in four specific
locations in the amount of $1,016.00.
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to award the contract
to Tim's Tree Service in the amount of $1,016.00 as recommended by the
City Manager.
Hearing Date - Scott Avenue Storm Sewer (3-1-76):
The City Manager informed the Council of a letter received from the City
Manager of Crystal regarding a public hearing which will be held by
Crystal on January 27, 1976.
* Member Anderson introduced and read the following written resolution and MOVED
its adoption:- RESOLUTION PROVIDING_FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
76 SS 4 (see page 16 for completion)
Thorsen - Re: Invitation Question:
Member Thorsen asked for the attorney's opinion on the acceptance of invi-
tations by local clubs or organizations to social gatherings in regard to
violation of the open meeting law. The attorney advised there would be no
violation of the law if those choosing to attend refrained from any discus-
sion of public matters.
Regular Meeting of the City Council, January 19, 1976
Legislative Liaison Report:
Councilmember Anderson briefly updated the Council on the Interstate
Study Committees discussions and informed the Council that St. Louis
Park has taken action to approve a six lane highway on Highway #12
and requesting a fast link transit on the southwest diagonal.
Local #49 Mediation:
The City Manager undated the Council on the negotiations between the
Metropolitan Area Managers Association and Local #49. No settlement
has yet been agreed upon.
The Council adjourned at 1:15 a.m., to reconvene on January 22, 1976
at 7:30 p.m., to meet with chairmen of the City's Boards and Commissions
to discuss the function and philosophy of the boards nd will convene on
January 26, 1976 to discuss appointments to those ntpo ons on the
City's Boards and Commissions.
Mayor
Attest:
a Aa & CL
City C1 rk
* Resolution on public hearing re: 76 SS 4
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Johnson and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in
favor thereof: Anderson, Johnson, Hoover, Swartz 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.
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