04-07-76 Special MeetingSPECIAL MEETING
of the
CITY COUNCIL
April 7, 1976
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a special meeting of the Council of
the City of Golden Valley, Hennepin County, Minnesota was held at 7800 Golden
Valley Road in said City on April 7, 1976 at 7:30 p.m.
The following members were present: Anderson, Johnson, Hoover, Swartz and
Thorsen. Also present were City Manager Barkley G. Omans, Attorney Herbert
Lefler, City Engineer Lowell E. Odland and City Clerk Mary H. Marske.
Councilmember Swartz announced that the City Attorney had submitted a letter
to the Council regarding a conflict of interest in the matter of P.U.D. #17
and had requested the Council seek legal advice from another firm and that
the City Manager has also submitted a letter of disclosure but the council
determined that the disclosure did not constitute a sufficient conflict of
interest that would disable the Manager from presenting background informa-
tion on P.U.D. #17.
Mr. Michael Gair of Howard Dahlgren and Associates, Planners appeared before
the Council to request concept approval of a planned unit development for
Golden Valley health Center.
Mr. Ron Edstrom, representing the Planning Commission briefly summarized the
considerations given the P.U.D.
Mrs. Jan Duebner representing the Park and Recreation Commission presented
the background information considered by the Park and Recreation Commission.
The Mayor then opened the meeting for public input from area residents.
Mary King, 4025 Wasatch Lane expressed concern that this matter be delayed
until the possibility of land swapping between the Golden Valley Health
Center and the Minneapolis Park Board had been pursued more thoroughly for
a south access to the Health Complex.
Mr. Larry Smith, 2080 Mary Hills Drive supported Mrs. Kings statements
and felt the south access would provide a solution to a multitude of prob-
lems experienced on Golden Valley Road in relation to the Golden Valley
Health Center.
Mr. Howard Bloom, 1810 Major Drive posed several questions to the Planning
Commission chairman and the developer.
Mr. Larry Smith, 2080 Mary Hills Drive asked if the City could take legal
title to a scenic easement and noted support of the Planning Commission
stand that no buildings be constructed on Section "H" of the concept plan
for P.U.D. #17.
Mary King, 4025 Wasatch Lane questioned if there is a law as to how much
land can be developed on one plat with only one access.
Several persons spoke in regard to liability of the Hospital in regard to
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to residents using a trailway through the property and also the possibility
of liability in regard to an injury to one of the patients of Golden Valley
Health Center.
The Mayor then closed the hearing for public input.
The Council then proceeded with discussion of concept approval of P.U.D. #17.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried that if concept approval
is given the proposed road on the east side must not be placed close to the
lake and other alternatives must be explored.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Swartz and carried that if concept approval
is given the full development of Parcel "H" not be permissible but further
discussion will be necessary to determine if a portion may be developed.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried that if concept approval
is given there must be a public trail easement leading north to south on
the site.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried that information regard-
ing traffic comparison of medical ramp facilities and medical office build-
ings and also communications from the Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission
be submitted to the Planning Commission and their report be subsequently
submitted to the Council on these items.
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried that if concept approval is
given a clear understanding that the Flood Plain Zoning Ordinance is not
being waived as there are portions of the P.U.D. in the Flood Plain.
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried that if concept approval is
given to P.U.D. X617 the public property deeding be adhered to in respect to
a 10% requirements taking into consideration dedication of a trail easement.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried that if concept approval
is given to P.U.D. #17 the proponent shall be required to submit their pro-
posals to the Department of Natural Resources regarding shoreline zoning
regulations for input and the D.N.R.'s report shall be made availabld to the
City Council prior to final approval.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried that if concept approval
is given P.U.D. #17 all State and Federal requirements shall be met.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried that if concept approval
be given P.U.D. #17 the proponent shall be required to submit their propos-
als to the Metropolitan Council for input and the Metropolitan Council's
report shall be made available to the City Council prior to final approval.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried that if concept approval
is given P.U.D. #17 the proponent shall speak to the concerns of the Bassett
Creek Flood Control Commission regarding siltation and run-off from the park-
ing areas.
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MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried that if concept approval
of P.U.D. #17 is given the approval will be conditioned on the understanding
that any further development other than on Parcel "D" require consideration
be given to solving the traffic needs other than onto Golden Valley Road.
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Anderson and carried that if concept approval
be given P.U.D. #17 the condition that further exploration of public access
to Sweeney Lake be pursued.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried that if concept approval
is given to P.U.D. 417 approval of the proposed building and parking ramp be
included.
Member Swartz introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Approval of Concept Plan of P.U.D. #17 Upon
Certain Conditions and Requirements.)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Member Anderson and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members
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 signa-
ture attested by the City= Clerk. See Resolution Book pagA ISA
The Council adjourned at 11:30 p.m.
Attest:
Mayor
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