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05-03-76 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING of the CITY COUNCIL May 3, 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 May 3, 1976 at 6:30 P.M. The following members were present: Anderson, Johnson, Hoover and Swartz. 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 April 19, 1976 MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the minutes of April 19, 1976 as corrected. Approval of Bills MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to approve payment of the verified accounts submitted on the prelist. Approval of Licenses MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the issuance of the licenses as submitted by the City Clerk. Environmental Commission Chairman - Re: Trapping Ordinance Wallace Klovstad, chairman of the Environmental Commission appeared before the Council to request amendment to the Trapping Ordinance for the purpose of preserving wild life in the community. MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to refer this matter to the Staff and request that it first be established if it is within the juris- diction of the City to draft such anordinance using the Bloomington Ordinance and the Manager's comments as a basis for background material for the ordin- ance to be submitted to the Council within the next two months. Housing & Community Development Commission Minutes - 4/21/76 MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the minutes of the Housing & Community Development Commission of April 21, 1976. Housing and Community Development Commission - Request to Attend Conference MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the transfer of $150.00 from the General Contingency Fund to the Housing and Community Devel- opment Fund for the purpose of allowing two members of the Housing and Com- munity Development Commission to attend the N.A.H.R.O. Conference. Housing & Community Development - Re: Dover Hills Letter MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and f' -the letter received from the chairman of the Housing and Community Devel pment Commission regarding the letter to H.U.D., concerning Dover Hills. Regular Meeting of the City Council of May 3, 1976 Planning Commission Minutes - 4/26/76 MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the minutes of the Planning Commission of April 26, 1976. Call Public Hearing- Preliminary Plat - Tyrol West Addition MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried to set the public hearing for June 7, 1976 for the purpose of considering the preliminary plat of the Tyrol West Addition. Call Public Hearing - Amend Zoning Ordinance Re: Restaurants, Parking & _ Landscaping MOVED by Anderson,iseconded by Swartz and carried to set a public hearing for June 21, 1976 for the purpose of hearing the proposed amendments to the zoning ordinance regarding restaurants, parking and landscaping. Waiver of Platting--1124'Sumter North MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to grant the request as submitted for the platting waiver of Lot 14 and 15, Block 13, Winnetka Addi- tion. Civil Service Commission Minutes - 4/6/76 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to -receive and file the minutes of the Civil Service Commission of April 6, 1976. State Highway Department - Re: T.H. 55 Crossover MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the letter received from the State Highway Department regarding the crossover on T.H. 55 and direct that a copy of the letter be sent to the Safety Council indicating that no action will be taken at this time. City of New Hope - Re: Medicine Lake Road MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to appoint Steve Swartz and Mary Anderson to serve on a committee to study the concerns on the various options proposed for Medicine Lake Road. Appraisal - Lane Offer - N.E. Fire Station Site MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the appraisal report regarding the N.E. Fire Station site. Quotations - Sprayer - Park Maintenance MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried to retain Minnesota Wanner Company to rebuild the sprayer unit used by Park Maintanence in the amount of $1,760.00 as recommended by the City Manager. Proclamation - Golden Valley Town Meeting '76 Mr. Don Thomsen, chairman of the Town Meeting '76' Committee was present to invite the Council and those in attendance and all citizens of Golden Valley to participate in Town Meeting '76'. Regular Meeting of the City Council of May 3, 1976 Mayor Hoover proclaimed June 12, 1976 to be officially set for Town Meet- ing 1176". Member Swartz introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: RESOLUTION (Proclaiming Town Meeting '1976' June 12, 1976) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Johnson and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Johnson, Hoover and Swartz, 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�*�. Respect for Law Week Proclamation The Mayor proclaimed the week of May 1 to 7, 1976 as Respect for Law Week and asked that all citizens of Golden Valley join the Optimists in carry- ing the message of respect for law to other citizens and by example, exer- cise responsible citizenship. T.H. 12 & T.H. 100 - Bituminous Overlay Mr. William Crawford of the State Highway Department was present to offer background information on the Highway Department's request to proceed with the bituminous overlay of T.H. 12 & T.H. 100. Since the overlay will re- quire the removal of trees in the median area along T.H. 12, the Mayor called for input from any of the citizens present in regard to this con- struction. Fred Bloomers, 1509 Alpine Pass asked if only the trees in the median area would be removed. Darrell Natz, 1309 Tyrol Trail asked if the expansion of T.H. 12 was pro- posed in addition to the overlay. Charles Whitaker, 4315 Tyrol Crest asked if the traffic sound level was a factor being considered in the removal of the trees. Howard Cox, 1410 Fairlawn asked if any change would be made in the access to Natchez and June from Highway 12. Mr. Charles Whitaker, 4315 Tyrol Crest stated his opposition to the removal of the trees. Howard Cox, 1410 Fairlawn urged the Council to consider removal of trees on a selective basis. The Mayor then closed the public hearing. Regular Meeting of the City Council of May 3, 1976 Member Anderson introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: RESOLUTION (Approving Plans and Specifications for the Improvement of T.H. 12 Within the Corporate Limits of Golden Valley on Certain Conditions) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Johnson and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Hoover, Johnson and Swartz, and the fol- lowing 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�� MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to strongly urge the High- way Department to study the need for guard rails along the projected improve- ment on Highway 12. Member Swartz introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: RESOLUTION (Approving Plans and Specifications for the Improvement of T.H. 100 Within the Corporate Limits of Golden Valley by the State Highway Department) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Johnson and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Hoover, Johnson and Swartz, 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 /70 R.S.L. 65 - Unity Avenue North of Thotland The City Clerk presented an affidavit showing publication in the official newspaper of the notice of public hearing on residential street lighting. 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 residential street lighting and persons present to do so were afforded opportunity to express their views thereon. No persons presented objections. Member Anderson introduced and read the following written resolution and MOVED its adoption: RESOLUTION (Ordering Construction of Certain Proposed Public Improvements) R.S.L. - 65 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Swartz, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Hoover, Johnson and Swartz, and the following voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was de- Regular Meeting of the City Council of May 3, 1976 clared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor, and his signature attest- ed by the City Clerk. See Resolution Book page �/7Z 76 SS 3 - Storm Drainage - Golden Valley Road & Rhode Island Area Mayor Hoover requested permission to leave the table in regard to his possible conflict of interest on this item. Councilmember Anderson proceeded in her role as Mayor Pro -Tem in the absence of the Mayor. A public announcement was made regarding the public hearing that no decision would be made at this meeting due to the absence of one member and the abstention of another. Mr. Richard Reynolds of the Golden Valley Country Club asked if the Country Club would be assessed for the Storm Sewer in this project. Ed Turner, 605 Pennsylvania Avenue asked what benefit his property would derive from the construction of storm sewer. Mary Buhrt, 701 Rhode Island questioned the report submitted by Valley Square Task Force and its proposal of elimination of the homes along Rhode Island. Russ Burns, 800 Rhode Island Avenue North asked that the construction be deferred until the Valley Square Task Force report is finalized. Bill Star, 729 Rhode Island Avenue North asked if the current catch basin was not sufficient to handle the drainage in the area. Mary Buhrt, 701 Rhode Island Avenue North asked when the improvement would be assessed. Mr. Rummel, 736 Rhode Island Avenue North stated that no drainage problem currently exists in the area. The Mayor Pro -Tem then closed the public hearing. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Swartz and carried to table the continuation of the discussion of 76 SS 3 to the meeting of May 17, 1976 due to the absence of one member and the abstention of another. Weed Ordinance Amendment - 2 Reading MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to bring on for a second reading an ordinance amendment entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE (Control of Weeds and Vegetation - Mowing Requirements) MOVED by Johnson, 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: Regular Meeting of the City Council of May 3, 1976 Anderson - Yes Johnson - Yes Hoover - Yes Swartz - Yes �� ry1 S3 . Motor Vehicle &a ers Ordinance - 1st Reading Councilmember Swartz requested permission to leave the table during dis- cussion of this item in regard to his possible conflict of interest. Mr. Richard Cahill, 4035 Wasatch Lane stated his support of the adoption of this ordinance. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to defer the first read- ing of this ordinance to the meeting of May 17, 1976. Gasoline Station Ordinance - 1st Reading MOVED.by Anderson, seconded -by Johnson and carried to bring on for"a'first reading an ordinance amendment entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE (Regulating Gasoline Stations and Other Service Facilities) MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz 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 follows: Anderson - Yes Johnson - Yes Hoover - Yes Swartz - Yes quotations - Trail Maintenance Vehicle MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to award the purchase of a trail maintenance vehicle to the Cushman Motor Company Inc., in the amount of t$3,487.00 as recommended by the City Manager. MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to transfer $900.00 from the General Contingency to the Park Maintenance Fund. N.W. Human Services - Space Rental MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to authorize a change order in a construction contract in the amount of $5,180.00 for finishing an area in the lower level of the Civic Center for rental purposed to the N.W. Human Services with the funds to be transferred from the Civic Center Building Fund. Budget Meetings with Jeff Sweet The Council determined to set three meeting dates as follows: June 2, June 28, and July 13 from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. to meet with Administrative Aide, Jeff Sweet for implementing the new budget procedure. Regular Meeting of the City Council of May 3, 1976 Nortronics Request - Improve 10th Avenue - 76 SI 5 Member Anderson introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: RESOLUTION (Providing for Public Hearing on Certain Proposed Public Improvements) 76 -SI -5 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 and Swartz, 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 7%3 . Criteria for Issuing Liquor and Wine Licenses The Council briefly discussed criteria for granting new intoxicating liquor licenses. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried that the Council be ad- vised of an application for a new liquor license and it be on a minimum of two agendas with as much background information provided as soon as possible. The Council determined to defer continued discussion on the criteria for the meeting of June 21, 1976. Off -Sale License Application - Ted F. Jameson (formerly Rote's) Mr. Ted F. Jameson appeared before the Council to request an Off -Sale liquor license for Rosy's Liquors which he has purchased from Mr. LeRoy A. Funk. MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to approve the issuance of an off -sale liquor license to Ted F. Jameson effective upon approval and receipt of the Certificate from the Liquor Control Commissioner to the ex- piration date of June 30, 1976. Association of Metropolitan Municipalities - Annual Meeting - 5/19/76 The Council requested the Mayor direct a letter to the Open Space and Trails Committee to change their scheduled meeting to May 24th due to the annual meeting of the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities, and direct the City Clerk to make reservations for five members to attend the meeting. Mary Anderson - Re: Comprehensive Plan and P.U.D. Procedure The Council determined to defer discussion of this item to their meeting with the Planning Commission and request that Councilmember Swartz draft a more generalized version of page 25 for discussion purposes at that meeting date. Regular Meeting of the City Council of May 3, 1976 MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to request Staff member Jon Westlake to formulate a P.U.D. procedure based on various Council memos in regard to this matter. Rosemary Thorsen - Re: Liquor License Financial Statements The Council determined to defer discussion of the memo submitted by Council - member Thorsen to the meeting of May 17, 1976 in order that Councilmember Thorsen would be present to participate in discussion of the memo. The Council adjourned at 10:45 p.m. to reconvene at 7:00 p.m. May 10, 1976 for a meeting with the Planning Commission. zox-�- Mayor Attest: City erk 1 f]