02-17-76 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING
of the
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February 17, 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 February 17, 1976 at 6:30 p.m.
The following members were present: Anderson, Hoover and Thorsen. Also pre-
sent 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 Febru!a 2, 1976:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the minutes of
the meeting of February 2, 1976 as corrected.
Dog_Injury Claim - John Nicko:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried that pursuant to Minnesota
Statutes, Chapter 347.15, the Council receive and file the claim of John S.
Nicko respecting alleged damages to his toy poodle dog, and that pursuant to
the advice and recommendation of the City Attorney the claim be forwarded to
the County Auditor, to the County of Hennepin, with the finding that the
Council concludes that said alleged damages are not to an animal of the type
contemplated by and falling within purview of said Minnesota Statutes, re-
commending denial of said claim by the Hennepin County Board and advising
the Hennepin County Board that the City of Golden Valley, its council, staff
and agents, intend to take no further action nor make any further investiga-
tions or reports with respect to said claim unless so directed to the contrary
by said Hennepin County Board.
ARprova1 ofBills :
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve payment of the
verified accounts as submitted on the prelist.
ueen's Plaza Liquors Inc.�Chape of Name to Foremost Liquors:
The City Clerk informed the Council of the notification received from the
owner of Queen's Plaza Liquors of a request for a name change to Foremost
Liquors.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the
request as submitted noting approval.
Civil Service Commission Minutes - February 3._ 1976:
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Civil Service Commission of February 3, 1976.
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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes - January._291976:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Park & Recreation Commission of January 29, 1976.
Park & Recreation Commission Minutes - January 29,__L976:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the
report received from the Open Space and Trail Committee concerning philo-
sophy, structure, functions and procedures of the combined Open Space and
Trail Committee and request the Mayor to direct a letter to the committees
expressing the Council's opinion.
Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes - February 10, 1976.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Board of Zoning Appeals of February 10, 1976.
Housing & Community Development Commission Minutes - February 11, 1976:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Housing & Community Development Commission of February 11,
1976.
Human Rights Commission Minutes Februar 12_1976:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Human Rights Commission of February 12, 1976.
I-394 St. Louis Park Resolution:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to place discussion of
the St. Louis Park resolution regarding I-394 on the agenda for the March
1, 1976 meeting.
Bid Opening - Demolition of Point Building - January 28, 1976:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to award the contract
for the demolition of the Point Building to the low bidder, Brennan and
Sons in the amount of $3,380.
League of Women Voters Letter - Louisa�HolmbeEg:
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the
letter received from Louisa Holmberg, president of the League of Women
voter's and request the Mayor to draft a letter expressing the Council's
appreciation for the League's cooperation in conducting a study on election
practices and ethics and their time frame is acceptable to the Council and
the item will be placed on the agenda for June 7, 1976.
Freeman Property Public Hearing Notice Received from Plymouth;:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to request the Adminis-
trative Assistant draft a letter responding to Plymouth's notice of hear-
ing on the Freeman Plat conveying the council s concern regarding the
development.
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Finance DirectorReport_ on State Aid Meeting:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the
report on State Aid from the Finance Director.
quotation - 3 Wheel Maintenance Vehicle - Golf 0 erations:
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Anderson and carried to authorize purchase of
3 wheel maintenance vehicles for Golf Operations from the low bidder Lindsay
Brothers as recommended by Golf Operations Manager Cory Bakken.
Quotation - 3 Wheel Maintenance Vehicle - Park Maintenance:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to authorize purchase of
3 wheel maintenance vehicles for park maintenance to Lindsay Brothers as
recommended by Golf Operations Manager Cory Bakken.
Quotations - City Newsletter:
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Anderson and carried to authorize printing of
the city newsletter by the low quote submitted by Golden Valley Printing for
$1,000 as recommended by Assistant Park Director David Latvaaho.
Minnesota Gas Co. A&reement:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to authorize approval of
the agreement with the Minnesota Gas Company in regard to service provided
to the new Street garage.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to transfer $375 from the
Building Fund to the Engineering Fund.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Anderson and carried to appropriate $1,735 from
the Public Works Reserve Fund.
Councilmember Johnson arrived at 7:30 p.m.
Community_ Development Grant App_l.ic_ation - Public Hearing:
Mona Moede, chairman of the Housing & Community Development Commission appear-
ed to summarize the findings of the Housing & Community Development Commission
in developing priorities for use of the funds available through the Housing &
Community Development Bloc Grant.
The Mayor then opened the meeting for public hearing.
Mr. Paul St. Marie, chairman of the Open Space Committee expressed appreciation
to the Commission for its consideration of Pennsylvania Woods.
There being no other persons wishing to be heard the Mayor then closed the
public hearing.
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MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the recommended
allocations made by the Housing & Community Development Commission in their
application for a Federal Grant.
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Authorizing Submission of the City of Golden Valley Grant Application
to Hennepin County for Inclusion in the Urban Hennepin County Commun-
ity Development Bloc Grant Application in Accordance with.the Housing
& Community Development Act of 1974)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Member Thorsen and upon vote being taken thereon the following members
voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Hoover, Johnson 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__J_(Q
Community_Deve_lopment Grant Application - Public Hearing (cont):
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to request the Mayor to
direct a letter to the housing & Community Development Commission express-
ing the Council's appreciation for a job extremely well done.
Member Anderson introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Authorizing the Metropolitan Council to Apply for
Housing Assistance Funds for Implementation Within
the City of Golden Valley)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Member Thorsen and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members
voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Hoover, Johnson 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_/, —.
Wine Licensing Ordinance - 2nd Readin&:
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 Liquor and Beverage Regulation
Ordinance to Add On Sale Wine Licenses)
The Mayor then announced that the meeting was open for public hearing on
said amendment to the ordinance and all persons present to do so were afford-
ed opportunity to express their views thereon. There being no persons wish-
ing to be heard the Mayor then closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to amend Subdivision 12,
Section A, by adding the words 'during a meal' at the end of the sentence
(please see next page)
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concluding with the phrase 'in conjunction with the sale of food'
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the amendment
to 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 Johnson - Yes
Hoover - Yes Thorsen - Yes
Ap2lication of A firmative Action Program to Summer Emnlovment
Administrative Assistant Jeff Sweet brought to the council's attention the
difficulty of the application of the Affirmative Action Program to summer
employment.
After receiving some input from Mr. Harry Karasov of the Human Rights Commis-
sion it was MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to direct per-
sonnel to reach for a goal of employing ten minority persons in full time
summer employment in positions funded by the City of Golden Valley.
1976 Sidewalk Program:
The City Engineer submitted a summary of the proposed 1976 Sidewalk Program.
A number of residents of affected areas were present to express their concerns
regarding installation of sidewalks in their neighborhoods.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to set an informal public
hearing
on the installation of sidewalk on the west side of Winnetka Avenue
from 10th Avenue to T.H. 55, to be heard the first meeting of April of 1976.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to set an informal public
hearing on the installation of sidewalk on Golden Valley Road from Mary Hills
Drive to Wirth Parkway to be heard the first meeting of April of 1976.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to set an informal public
hearing on the installation of sidewalk on Golden Valley Road from Noble Ave-
nue to Mary Hills Drive to be heard the first meeting of April of 1976.
Bid Opening - Golf Car -Lease - February 12, 1976:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to authorize the signing of
a lease agreement with the Egeberg Cycle Company for a three year golf car
lease program as recommended by Golf Operations Manager Corey Bakken.
M.T.C. Bus Shelter Pro osal:
The Council determined to place the discussion of the proposed M.T.C. bus
shelter on the agenda of March 1, 1976.
Special Meeting - Monday, February 23, 1976 - 4:00 p.m.:
The Council determined to meet at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, February 23, 1976 for
the purpose of analyzing the Hennepin County Transportation Report and Page
25 of the Comprehensive Plan and make appointments to the Capital Long Range
Improvements Committee.
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Marr AndersonLe_gislative_y2date:
Councilmember Anderson briefly summarized the legislative activities current-
ly in progress.
Rosemary Thorsen - Informal Meetin - Northeast Fire Station:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to authorize expenditure
of funds required to cover the fee charged by Appraiser William Warner to
appear at the Northeast Fire Station Informational Meeting. The fee is not
to exceed thirty minutes of attendance by the appraiser.
Youth Sub -Committee to the Huma�,_ n R=ifts Commission:
The Council determined to place on the agenda of March 1, 1976 discussion
regarding the appointment of a Youth Sub -Committee to the Human Rights Com-
mission.
Meeting_With Boards & Commissions= March 11, 1976:
The Council briefly discussed arrangements being made for an appreciation
coffee meeting with the members of Boards and Commissions that have served
the city in the recent past.
William Barbeau Resignation - Human Rights Commission:
The Council received an informal notice of resignation of William Barbeau
in the minutes submitted by the Human Rights Commission. It was determin-
ed that the Mayor would contact Mr. Barbeau in regard to his resignation
to better provide the Council with the background of the resignation.
The Council adjourned at 10:30 p.m. to reconvene
23, 1976. ,
Attest:
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City Clirk _.
Mayor
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