01-03-77 City Council Minutes1
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REGULAR MEETING
of the
CITY COUNCIL
January 3, 1977
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 January 3, 1977 at 6:30 p,m.
The following members were present: Anderson, Hoover, Johnson and Thorsen.
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 - December 20, 1976
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the minutes
of the regular meeting of December 20, 1976 as corrected.
A pproval
of Licenses
LICENSES FOR APPROVAL January
3, 1977
No.
Licensee
T�►pe
Fee
4348
Golden Valley Golf Club
Cigarette
$12.00
4349
Pako Corp. (ARA Services of Minn.)
is
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4350
Valley Drugs
it
4351
Advance -Carter Company
if
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4352
Advance Music, Inc. dba
Liberty Carton
4353
H. Salt Esq. Fish & Chips
4354
John's No. 1 Son
4355
Gopher News
4356
Russell's Golden Valley Service
4357
Francis Gray Texaco Service
4358
Parker Hannifin Corporation
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4359
Golden Valley Spur
4360
The Pillsbury Company
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4361
Midland Shell (R.E. Fritz Vending)
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4362
Jimmy Jingle Inc.
4363
R. E. Fritz Vending
(Brookview Rec. Building)
4364
Metro 300, Inc.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the issuance
of licenses as submitted by the City Clerk, Councilmember Thorsen abstain-
ed from voting on approval of the license for Jimmy Jingle, Inc.
Approval of Verified Accounts
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve payment of
the verified accounts as submitted on the prelist for 1976.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve payment of
Human Rights Commission - Re: Pro osed Program - Family Life Worksho
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Eve Elkins, member of the Human Rights Commission appeared before the
Council to request approval of the Golden Valley Human Rights Commission's
participation in a Family Life Workshop on death and dying.
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MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the partic-
ipation of the Human Rights Commission in the Family Life Workshop to be
conducted on January 25, 1977 in conjunction with the Crystal Human Rights
Commission, School District 281 and the Mrs. Jaycees.
Minnesota Bureau of Mediation Services - Certificate of Impasse
The City Manager advised the Council of the present status of negotiations
with the Local #49 and of the letter certifying an impasse in mediations.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried that the Council will
authorize a communication to be delivered to the residents of Golden
Valley if the strike goes into effect.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the
certificate of impasse as received from the Minnesota Bureau of Mediation
Services.
Idell Silberman - 1976 Bicentennial Report
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the
1976 Bicentennial Report as received from Mrs. Idell Silberman.
George Kelbv- Re: Resignation from Park & Recreation Commission
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the
letter of resignation from Mr. George Kelby and request the Mayor send a
letter of appreciation to Mr. Kelby for his services on the Park & Recrea-
tion Commission.
Health Central, Inc. - Re: P.U.D. #17
The City Manager advised the Council of a discussion with Attorney Herbert
Lefler, representing the City in the matter of the P.U.D. #17 as regards the
communication from Health Central.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried that the 90 day time
period as stipulated in the P.U.D. Ordinance be designated to commence as
of December 23, 1976, in relationship to the P.U.D. #17.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to request the City
Attorney to review the P.U.D. Ordinance and clarify the time requirements,
and evaluate any other recommended changes.
Assistant Manager - Sian Checks
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to authorize the Assistant
City Manager to sign checks in the absence of the City Manager.
Bid Opening; - 12/27/76 - Lakeview Hqp.. Recreation Building
The Council reviewed the memo from the Assistant City Manager in regard to
the bids received on the Lakeview Hgts. Recreation Building.
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MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to postpone the award-
ing of the contract for the construction of the Lakeview Hgts., Recreation
Building to the Council meeting of February 21, 1977.
Bid Opening - (12-16-76) - Bituminous Distributor & 2 -Way Plow
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to award purchase of
the 2 -Wap Plow from the Hayden -Murphy Company in the amount of $3,685.00
as recommended by the City Manager noting the superior quality of the
equipment and the guarantee provided.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to award the purchase
of the Bituminous Distributor to the Ruffridge-Johnson Company in the
amount of $21,995.00 as recommended by the City Manager.
Public Safety Awards
James Crawford, Director of Public Safety presented the annual Commendation
Awards to the employees of the Public Safety Department for exemplary ser-
vice. Dispatchers James Misencik, Carlene Perfetto, and Linda Leef and
Officers Milton Zoupas, Jeffrey Arneson, James Berge, Marvin Doeden and
Sgt. William Sullivan were cited.
Westwood Office Park - Preliminary Plat
Westwood Office Park - Rezoning - Residential & Industrial to B.P.O.
The City Clerk presented an affidavit of publication in the official news-
paper of the notice of public hearing on the proposed preliminary plat and
rezoning of the property located at Westwood Office Park.
Said affidavit was then examined, approved and ordered filed in the office
of the City Clerk.
Merwyn Mindess representing the Planning Commission presented the findings
of the Commission in regard to the preliminary plat.
Mr. Bruce Odlaug, attorney for the proponent presented the request for the
approval of the preliminary plat.
The Mayor then announced the meeting be open for public input on the prelim-
inary plat and rezoning and persons present to do so were afforded the oppor-
tunity to express their views thereon.
Mr. Robert Sutherland, 1100 Wisconsin Avenue South asked where the new park-
ing lot would be located for the new office building proposed for this plat.
Dale Gustafson, 1030 Wisconsin Avenue South asked what the consequences of
rezoning of Lots 1,2 and 3 of Arcridge Addition would present and what the
need is for the three lots, whether for green space or for parking area.
The Mayor then closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to give preliminary appr-
oval of the plat as recommended by the Planning Commission with the stipula-
tions that the following be considered:
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1. Subject to the Engineering and Fire Department,
2. Easement for water and sewer between the properties,
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to refer the question of
rezoning back to the Planning Commission for examination of all the possible
ramifications and to ask for a definition of those areas that would be non-
conforming if rezoned.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to continue this hearing
to the meeting of March 7, 1977.
B.Z.A. Appeal - Swanson
Mr. Emery Swanson appeared before the Council in regard to his appeal of the
findings of the Board of Zoning Appeals. Mr. Swanson requested that he be
permitted to withdraw his appeal from consideration.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Anderson to grant the proponents request to
withdraw the appeal. Councilmember Thorsen -voted aye. Councilmembers
Hoover, Johnson and Anderson voted nay. The motion failed.
The Council discussed the use of the property as it is presently zoned and
the effects of the proposed use on that zoning district.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to grant a waiver of the
requirements of the business and professional office zoning district to allow
use of the facility for processing the food product on a trial basis with
the maximum of three years with the stipulation of termination upon ninety
days notice from the City with or without cause. Councilmember Thorsen
voted nay.
Valley Square Moratorium
The Council briefly discussed the revised Valley Square Moratorium Ordinance.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson to call a public hearing in regard to
the Valley Square Moratorium Ordinance for February 7, 1977. Upon vote be-
ing taken thereon, all members voted nay. The motion failed.
Quotations - 1977 Boulevard Tree Trimming
The City Manager presented the following three quotes for tree trimming:
Todd's Tree Service - $1,880.00; Minnesota Tree Masters - $2,620.00; Tim's
Tree Service, Inc. - $3,450.00.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to award the contract for
the 1977 Boulevard Tree Trimming to Todd's Tree Service in the amount of
$1,880.00 as recommended by the City Manager.
Quotations - Boundary Survey - South Fork
The City Manager presented the following four quotes for boundary surveying:
Egan, Field & Nowak - $1,800.00; Suburban Engineering - $1,850.00; McCombs -
Knutson - $2,100.00; Schoell & Madson - $2,830.00.
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MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to award the contract to
Suburban Engineering in the amount of $1,850.00 as recommended by the City
Engineer and charge to Program 77 SS 1.
Minnesota Highway Department Agreements - Two Resolutions
Member Anderson introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Engineering and Technical Services Minnesota Highway Department)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly 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 de-
clared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor, and his signature at-
tested by the City Clerk. See Resolution Book page' /
Member Thorsen introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Authorizing Contract with Minnesota State Commissioner of Highways)
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 de-
clared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor, and his signature
attested by the City Clerk. See Resolution Book page "&
Meetine with Ethics Commission - January 4, 1977
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Anderson and carried to change the meeting
date with the Ethics Commission from January 4, 1977 to January 12, 1977
at 9:45 p.m.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to authorize the City
Clerk to place a quarter page ad in the north Hennepin Post to solicit
applications for membership to Boards and Commissions at the estimated
price of $180.00.
Meetins with Legislators January 14. 1977
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried that the City Council
meet with the Plymouth and Robbinsdale Council and area Legislators at a
breakfast at the Boulevard Cafe on January 14, 1977 at 7:00 a.m.
The Council adjourned at 10:40 p.m. to reconvene on January 12, 1977 at
7:00 p.m., for the purpose of interviewing Chairman of Boards and Commis-
sions.
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