08-16-76 City Council MinutesRegular Meeting of the City Council, August 16, 1976
Parcel 1 - 2545 Kyle Avenue North,
Lots 7 and 8 except the Southerly 50 feet of Lot 8 as measured
at right angles to and parallel with the Southerly lot line,
Block 2, Merribee Hills 3rd Addition, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Parcel 2 - 2575 Kyle Avenue North
Lot 9 and the Southerly 50 feet of Lot 8, as measured at right
angles to and parallel with the Southerly lot line, Block 2,
Merribee Hills 3rd Addition, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Waiver of Platting - 825 Louisiana - Mr. Steak
Jon Westlake reported to the Council on the findings of the Planning
Commission in regard to the Waiver of Platting at 825 Louisiana Avenue
South.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the Waiver
of Platting as requested and recommended by the Planning Commission and
to assign the following legal descriptions to the newly divided Parcel.
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Parcel 1 - 825 Louisiana Avenue SouthSG`�`�
The South 260 feet (except the South 60 feet thereof taken
for Market Street) of the West 300 feet of Tract P, RLS No. 648,
Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Parcel 2 - 6950 Market Street
Tract P, RLS No. 648 except the South 240 feet of the West 300
feet thereof and except the South 60 feet thereof taken for
Market Street, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
P.U.D. #17 - Golden Valley Health Center
The City Clerk presented an affidavit of publication in the official news-
paper of the notice of public hearing on the proposed P.U.D. Said affidavit
was then examined, approved and ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk.
The City Attorney, Robert M. Skare requested permission to leave the table
in regard to this matter due to a possible conflict of interest. Mr. Herbert
Lefler, retained as special Counsel in regard to the P.U.D., took the Attor-
ney's seat.
The Mayor announced that due to the absence of one of the Council members
no determination would be made in the matter of the P.U.D., but the public
hearing would be conducted for the purpose of input from Boards and Commis-
sions and interested persons.
Mr. Michael Gair, architect for Golden Valley Health Center reviewed the
proposed P.U.D.
Mr. Ron Edstrom, Chairman of the Golden Valley Planning Commission presented
the findings of the Planning Commission in regard to the proposed development.
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Mr. Wallace Klovstad, Chairman of the Environmental Commission presented the
findings of the Commission in regard to the proposal.
The Mayor announced that the meeting was open for public hearing on said
Planned Unit Development and persons present to do so were afforded opportun-
ity to express their views thereon.
Dr. Wallace Lueck, 1905 Kyle Place stated he opposes the trail and public
access to Sweeney Lake.
John Wasche, 1830 Major Drive stated opposition to the placement of the trail.
Charles Blome, 1318 Spring Valley Road stated opposition to the public access
to Sweeney Lake and opposes development of the peninsula.
Gary Lyons, 4740 Killarney Drive stated opposition to the public access and
trails.
Mr. H. S. Bruder, 1130 Angelo Drive also opposes public access and trails but
has no opposition to the development of the hospital.
Mr. Edward Kaye, 1840 Major Drive expressed concern for the wildlife of the
area and opposes hospital development.
Howard Blum, 1810 Major Drive stated opposition to public access to Sweeney
Lake.
Mrs. R. E. Middlemist, 901 Ottawa Avenue stated opposition to the trail.
Mr. H. S. Bruder, 1130 Angelo Drive expressed concern for the amount of money
residents are paying for anti -pollution measures on Sweeney Lake feeling this
will create more pollution.
Mr. Gerald Dahl, 4720 Killarney Drive works at the Minneapolis Clinic and
states opposition to trails and public access to Sweeney Lake.
Mr. Tom Swanson, 1800 Major Drive states opposition to the public access and
confirmed that boat launchings have been made from the Golden Valley Health
Center parking lot onto Sweeney Lake.
Dr. David Cline, 4700 Killarney Drive expressed opposition to the trails and
public access.
Mr. K. R. Kaye, 1840 Major Drive related that the Department of Natural Re-
sources had placed pest nets in the lake for two days and both the nets and
buoys were vandalized.
Harvey Skaar, 1420 Spring Valley Road expressed opposition to the trails
and public access.
The Mayor then closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to defer action on the
P.U.D. 417 to the agenda of September 7, 1976.
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No Parking" on Sandburg Lane
The Council reviewed a letter received from School District #281 Principal
T. G. Ellis in regard to parking problems experienced adjacent to Sandburg
Junior High School.
Mr. J. E. Harnstrom, 6830 Sandburg Road advised the Council of the parking
and speeding problems experienced in that neighborhood.
Mr. John Ferry, 6825 Sandburg Road also expressed concern for the speeding
problem in the neighborhood.
Member Anderson introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Restricting Parking on Certain Portions of Sandburg Lane)
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 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__M.
Mrs. S. Gold - 2820 Lee Avenue North - Re: Sewer Back -Un.
The City reviewed the letter received from Mr. S. Gold at 2820 Lee Avenue
No., in regard to a sewer back-up experienced at that address. Mrs. Gold
explained some of the detail of the problem they faced with the sewer back-
up.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to authorize the manager
to negotiate settlement of claims against the city at his discretion up to
a maximum of $150.00.
City of New Hone_-_ Re: Widening of Medicine Lake Road
The Council briefly reviewed the letter received from the City of New Hope
in regard to the widening of Medicine Lake Road.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the
letter from New Hope.
Minnesota Highway Dennrtment - Re: Routine Maintenance Agreements
The City Engineer briefly outlined the proposed agreement with the State
Highway Department for maintenance of the frontage roads.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded Johnson and carried to request the Engineer to
relay the information to the State that the City is interested in entering
into an agreement for maintenance of the frontage roads.
R. Sargent - Re:_ResiRnation from Environmental Commission
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the
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letter of resignation received from Ruth Sargent from the Environmental
Commission and request the Mayor direct a letter of appreciation to Mrs.
Sargent for her service to her community.
City of New Hope - Re: Medicine Lake Road Signals
The Council briefly reviewed the letter received from the City of New Hope
in regard to the Medicine Lake Road signals.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file said
letter.
Brookview Patron Card Policy Review
The Council briefly reviewed the Brookview Patron Card Policy.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to refer the matter to
the Park and Recreation Commission indicating that the Council is willing to
consider a trial basis on expanded Patron Card distribution.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to set a meeting for Sept-
ember 8, 1976 at 8:30 p.m., at which a format for a luncheon meeting with the
Valley Square Task Force will be discussed for a possible mid-October meeting.
Environmental Commission Minutes - August 9. 1976
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Environmental Commission of August 9, 1976.
Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes - August 10 _ 1976
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Board of Zoning Appeals of August 10, 1976.
Hennepin Emergency Communications Organization
The Council briefly reviewed the Hennepin Emergency Communications Organiza-
tion Agreement.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to authorize the Manager
to enter into an agreement with the Hennepin Emergency Communications Organiz-
ation and seek associate membership with the City Manager to appoint
a delegate and an alternate.
Bid- Opening - 76 WM 3 - August 12, 1976
The City Manager presented the bids received on August 12, 1976 for the 76 WM 3
project and recommended awarding of the contract to the low bidder, Capitol
Piping & Landscaping in the amount of $13,749.36
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to award the contract to
the low bidder, Capitol Piping & Landscaping as recommended by the City
Manager.
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July Budget Report
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file
the July Budget Report as submitted.
North Suburban Mutual Aid Association Contract
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to authorize the Mayor
and Manager to enter into the agreement with the North Suburban Mutual
Aid Association.
Highway 55 PedestriannBBri�e
The City Engineer advised the Council of the present status of the construc-
tion of the Highway 55 Pedestrian Bridge.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to request the Engineer
to submit a 1 year extension request to the Transportation Advisory Board.
Drainage and Park Easement - Spruce Addition East of Noble
The City Manager advised the Council of a problem of Dutch Elm Disease trees
on an easement area along Bassett Creek and Spruce Addition.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to notify the residents
of the area of the placement on the agenda of October 18, 1976 the discus-
sion of responsibility for the removal of the trees on that easement area.
Disposal Area at Brookview - Winnetka and Highway 55
The City Manager advised the Council of the need for a disposal area approx-
imately 100 by 50 feet for necessary projects to be conduced yet this year.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to authorize the excava-
tion of a 100 by 50 foot area for the purpose of disposal of materials from
construction projects. o
Anointment of Election Judges - Cit Clerk
The City Clerk presented a list of recommended Election Judges for the
Primary Election on September 14, 1976.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the appoint-
ment of the Election Judges as submitted by the City Clerk.
Call Public Hearing_:- Preliminary Plat - Florida Addition (9/20/76)
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
Providing for Public Hearing on
Certain Proposed Public Improvements
R.S.L. 71
Regular Meeting of the City Council, August 16, 1976
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, 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 City Clerk. See Resolution Book page Z Z Z C
Call Public Hearing - R.S.L. 71 - Rings Colonial 2nd Addition (9/7/76)
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Anderson and carried to call a public hearing
in the matter of residential street lighting for Rings Colonial 2nd Addition
on September 7, 1976.
Call Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat - Gruskin Gardens (9/20/76)
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to call a public hearing
for the purpose of hearing the Preliminary Plat of Gruskin Gardens on Sept-
ember 20, 1976.
Special Legal Case - N.E. Fire Station Site
The Council reviewed the situation of the acquisition of the property for the
N.E. Fire Station Site.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to set a special legal
case for the acquisition of the N.E. Fire Station property and charge
$4,000.00 to the Building Fund for related costs and condemnation with the
Attorney's hourly rate set at $60.00.
The Council determined to adjourn to con
hearing for the 77 SS 1 Storm Sewer Proj
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