02-02-76 City Council Minutes1
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REGULAR MEETING
of the
CITY COUNCIL
February 2, 197
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 February 2, 1976 at 6:30 P.M.
The following members were present: Anderson, Hoover, Johnson, Swartz
and Thorsen. Also present were Administrative Assistant Jeff Sweet,
City Attorney Robert M. Skare, City Engineer Lowell E. Odland and City
Clerk Mary H. Marske.
Approval of Minutes of January 19 1976:
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Swartz and carried to approve the minutes
of the meeting of January 19, 1976 as corrected.
Approval of Bills:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve payment of
the verified accounts as submitted on the prelist.
Approval of Licenses:
No. Licensee
LICENSES FOR APPROVAL Feb. 2.1976
ype
Fee
3833
Ken Youker
Solicit, jewelry
$20.00
3834
Dick's Standard 600 Boone No.
Cigarettes
12.00
3835
Arthur F. Moore
Taxi -cab
11.00
3836
Home Away Shelters, Inc.
Motel & Lodging
50.00
3837
Home Away Shelters, Inc.
Food Estab.
100.00
3838
GV Chrysler Plymouth
Itinerant Food
10.00
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to approve the issuance
of licenses as submitted by the City Clerk-.
Human Rights Commission Minutes - December 2.,_1275:
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Human Rights Commission of December 2, 1975.
Statement for Consultative Services-- Gene SvIvestre Assoc.:
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the
statement for consultative services from Gene Sylvestre Associates.
Transportation Options Committee Minutes - January 8, 1976:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Transportation Options Committee of January 8, 1976.
Regular Meeting of the City Council, February 2, 1976
Planning Commission Minutes - January 26, 1976:
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Planning Commission of January 26, 1976.
Call Public Hearing - 6545 Country Club Drive:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to set a rezoning hearing
for the property located at 6545 Country Club Drive to be held on March 1,
1976.
Park & Recreation Commission Minutes - January 15,_1976:
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Park & Recreation Commission of January 15, 1976.
Open SIace Committee Minutes - December_ 3, 19.75:
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Swartz and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Open Space Committee of December 3, 1975.
Request for Time Extension for Sewer Cohnection - 717 Westwood:
A letter requesting an indefinite extension of the requirement to connect
to the sanitary sewer was received from Mrs. Emma Nelson of 717 Westwood.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to grant a one year
extension on the condition that the present septic system operate satis-
factorily without repairs. The motion was amended by Councilmember Swartz
to require the filing of an affidavit with the property title to protect
a future buyer of the property if it is legally possible.
Request for 3 -Way Stop at Mendelssohn and Nailer:
The council reviewed a letter received from the Safety Council regarding a
three way stop at the intersection of Mendelssohn Avenue and Naper Street.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to refer this matter to
the staff of the Public Safety Department and the City Engineer for suggest-
ions of other solutions to the speeding problem on the frontage road and
also request the Safety Council to provide documentation and criteria con-
sidered in presenting this request.
Stipulation Agreement re: Scope of Audit Procedures - George M. Hansen Co.
The council discussed the Stipulation Agreement received from the George M.
Hansen Company in regard to the annual audit.
MOVED
by
Anderson,
seconded by
Swartz and carried to authorize the Mayor to
sign
and
return the
agreement
as requested.
Regular Meeting of the City Council, February 2, 1976
Bid Opening - Demolition of Point Building:
The City Attorney informed the council that the posting requirements in
regard to awarding the bid for the demolition of the Point Building had not
been met.
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried to defer awarding of the
contract for demolition of the Point Building until February 17, 1976 and
direct the staff to post the public notice required.
Report of the Housing and Community Development Commission - Mona Moede:
Mona Moede, chairman of the Housing and Community Development Commission
appeared to present the report of the actions of the commission in regard
to the Housing and Community Development Grant application and explained
the requirements of a public hearing.
1976 Housing _& Community Development Grant -Application - Public Hearing:
The City Clerk presented an affidavit showing publication in the official
newspaper of the Notice of Public Hearing on the Housing & Community Devel-
opment Grant application. Said affidavit was then examined, approved and
ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk.
The Mayor announced that the meeting was open for public hearing on said
grant application and all persons present to do so were afforded opportun-
ity to express their views thereon.
There being no person wishing to be heard the Mayor closed the public hear-
ing to be re -opened at the next regular meeting on February 17, 1976.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the
report submitted by the Housing & Community Development Commission.
Wine Licensing Ordinance - 12t Reading:
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 Liquor and Beverage Regulations Ord-
inance to Add "On Sale" Wine Licenses)
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen 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 fol-
lows:
Anderson - Yes Swartz - Yes
Hoover - Yes
Johnson - Yes Thorsen - Yes
Regular Meeting of the City Council, February 2, 1976
The Council directed the City Clerk to mail written notice of the second
reading which will be held on February 17, 1976 to all holders of intoxi-
cating and non -intoxicating liquor licenses.
Age Discrimination Ordinance - 2nd ReadinE:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to bring on for a secon
reading an Ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
(Unfair Discriminatory Practices, Incor-
porating Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 363,
by reference, and Prohibiting Discrimin-
ation on the Basis of Age.)
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the amendment
of the Ordinance herein quoted by title on its second reading and order pub-
lication thereof. Upon roll call vote being taken thereon, the members were
recorded as voting as follows:
Anderson -
Yes
Swartz Yes
Hoover
- Yes
Johnson -
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Yes
Thorsen - Yes
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Wanglie Case - Judgement:
MOVED by Swartz, seconded
by Anderson and
carried to receive and file the
copy of the judgement of
the Wanglie case
along with the letter of the City
Attorney.
Personal Recognition Policy:
The council briefly discussed various policies of personal recognition of
employees retiring or leaving municipal service.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to adopt the policy as
suggested by Adnimistrative Assistant Jeff Sweet in his memo of January 14,
1975.
Admendment to Affirmative Action Program:
Administrative Assistant Jeff Sweet presented the proposed changes in the
Affirmative Action Program as requested by the State Department of Human
Rights.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to adopt the necessary
amendments to the Affirmative Action Program as proposed by the State Depart-
ment of Human Rights.
M.A.M.A. Appeal of Judge's Ruling on Arbitration - Judgement:
The council reviewed the memo from Harlyn Larson, chairman of M.A.M.A. 320
Police Negotiating Committee as received on January 26, 1976.
Regular Meeting of the City Council, February 2, 1976
Resolution Supporting Joint Negotiations:
Member Anderson introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Approving Continued Joint Representation in
Regard to International Union of Operating
Engineers, Local No. 49)
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, Hoover, Johnson, 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 City Clerk. See Resolution Book page._LyKL_.
Culvert on Pennsylvania at Bassett Creek:
The City Engineer reported on additional information recently revealed in
regard to the culvert on Pennsylvania at Bassett Creek. The Engineer
recommended the council rescind the approval of re -construction of the
bridge as authorized at the January 19, 1976 meeting as it appears econ-
omically unfeasible.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to rescind the action
taken by the council at the regular meeting of January 19, 1976 regarding
the approval of reconstruction of the bridge on Pennsylvania at Bassett
Creek.
Hi hg�way 55 Pedestrian Bridge.(From 1/19/76):
The subject of the Highway 55 Pedestrian Bridge was brought on for further
discussion following the council's request that the staff meet with the
property owner to negotiate an unobstructed easement over the shopping
center parking lot.
Mr. David Trach, owner of the shopping center was present to express his`
opinion in regard to the bridge construction and possibility of an ease-
ment through the parking lot.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Anderson and carried to instruct the city
staff to proceed with the steps necessary to construct the pedestrian
bridge as presented by Alternate #2 of the consulting engineers drawings of
possible bridge designs. Mayor Hoover and Councilmember Johnson voted nay.
The Mayor announced that a breakfast meeting with the State Legislators is
scheduled for February 12, 1976 at 7:00 a.m. at the Boulevard Restaurant.
Hennepin County Transportation Plan:
The council briefly reviewed the revised Hennepin County Transportation
Plan.
Regular Meeting of the City Council, February 2, 1976
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to refer the report to
the staff and request their comments be summitted to the council before
the next regular meeting of February 17, 1976.
NortWire Station Information Meeting:
The council discussed the merits of the architect Mr. Irv. Kilstofte being
present at the upcoming Northeast Fire Station Informational meeting.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to authorize payment of
the fee charged by Mr. Kilstofte for attendance at the Northeast Fire
Station Informational meeting and request his presence at the meeting.
The Mayor announced his intention of attending the National Cities Legis-
lative Cinference in Washington, D. C. in March.
John S. Nicko - Re:Doi Complaint:
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Swartz and carried to refer the dog complaint
received by the City Clerk from John S. Nicko to the City Attorney.
The council adjourned at 10:30 p.m., to reconvene at 7:30 p.m., on February
10, 11 and 12, 1976 for the purpose of interviewing�erpplicant�and delibera-
tion on appointments to boards and commissions. � y 7 )
Mayor
Attest:
City C rk
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