02-07-77 City Council Minutes1
REGULAR MEETING
of the
CITY COUNCIL
February 7, 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 February 7, 1977 at 6:30 p.m.
The following members were present: Anderson, Hoover, Johnson, Swartz 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 - January 17, 1977
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the minutes of
the regular meeting of the Council of January 17, 1977 as corrected.
Approval of Minutes - January 25,� 1977
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the minutes of
the special meeting of January 25, 1977 as submitted.
Approval of Verified Accounts
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to approve payment of the
verified accounts as submitted on the prelist.
Claim - Travelers Insurance CM!U „- John Hanson Attorney.
Mayor Hoover requested permission to remove himself from the table during
discussion of this matter in regard to a possible conflict of interest.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file and
refer to the insurance carrier and the City Attorney the claim received
from Travelers Insurance Company and John Hanson Attorney.
Approval of Licenses
LICENSES FOR APPROVAL Feb. 7, 1977
NO Licensee Type Fee
4378
Golden Hills Liquor
Cigarettes
$24.00
4379
Reed Drug
"
12.00
4380
Chester Bird Am. Legion Post
of
12.00
4381
Eldon's Auto Service
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12.00
4382
Edina Realty, Inc.
Vending P
15.00
4383
Edina Realty, Inc.
Vending NP
5.00
MOVED
by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and
carried to approve
the issuance
of the
licenses as submitted by the City Clerk. Councilmember Anderson
abstained from voting on the licenses for
Edina Realty.
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Housing & Community Development Commission Minutes - January 12 1977
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Housing & Community Development Commission of January 12,
1977.
Human Rights Commission Minutes - January 13, 1977
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Human Rights Commission of January 13, 1977.
Park & Recreation Commission Minutes - January 20, 1977
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Swartz and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission of January 20, 1977.
VaIJR Square Commission Minutes - January 18, 1977
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Valley Square Commission of January 18, 1977.
Plannina Commission Minutes - January 24. 1977
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Planning Commission of January 24, 1977.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to communicate to the
Park and Recreation Commission the recommendation that they add a Section
D. under Article 1, to state "all meetings of the commission shall be open
to the public with due notice given".
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to communicate to the
Boards and Commissions that the Council would request them to prepare rules
of procedure for their individual Board or Commission and submit them to
the Council for review before the first meeting in April.
Park Board - Re: Dutch Elm 1977 Program
Janet Duebner, chairperson of the Park & Recreation Commission presented
the report to the Council on the recommendations of the Commission regard-
ing the 1977 Dutch Elm Disease Program.
The Council commended the Park & Recreation Commission for the excellent
work done in compiling the report.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the
report and request the staff to submit to the Council recommendations for
implementation of the proposed program as soon as possible after any action
taken by the State Legislature.
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Ordinance Amendment - Counc,-,il Salary Increase - 2nd Reading
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to bring on for a second
reading an ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
(Adopting a New Salary Schedule for Members
of the City Council and Mayor)
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the amendment
to the ordinance herein quoted by title on second reading and order publi-
cation thereof. Upon roll call vote being taken thereon, the members were
recorded as voting as follows:
Anderson - Yes Johnson - Yes
Hoover - Yes
Swartz - Yes Thorsen Yes
See Ordinance Book page
Preliminary Plat - Curry!-Tieva Addition
The City Clerk presented an affidavit of publication in the official news-
paper of the notice of public hearing on said preliminary plat. Said affi-
davit was then examined approved and ordered filed in the office of the City
Clerk,
Mr. Don Hughes, representing the Planning Commission presented the findings
of the Commission in regard to this plat.
The proponents, David Curry and Richard Tieva appeared before the Council
to request approval of the preliminary plat.
The Mayor then opened the meeting for public input on the preliminary plat
and persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their
views thereon.
Maureen Nielsen, 6150 Wynnwood Road expressed concern about the drainage in
the area.
Arland D. Brusven, 6107 Heritage Circle expressed support of the proposed
plat.
The Mayor then closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the prelimin-
ary plat subject to the Planning Commission conditions: (1) no variances
to be granted for the proposed structures, (2) requirements of the Engin-
eering Department be met, (3) all properties related to the plat become
part of the plat, (4) all costs should be borne by the new lots and (5)
10% dedication or cash in lieu of.
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W. H. Varner - Re: Housing & Community Development Funds
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to'receive and file the
communication from W. H. Varner regarding the Housing & Community Devel-
opment Funds.
Housing & Community Development Block Grant Hearing #2
Mona Moede, chairperson of the Housing and Community Development Commission
briefly reviewed the proposed allocations of the Community Block Grant Funds.
The Mayor then opened the meeting for public input from those present in
regard to recommendations for use of the funds.
Leroy Jarvis, 2400 Rhode Island Avenue requested approval of the funding of
the senior citizens program as submitted.
Joyce Orbach, 3920 Glenwood requested approval of the funding for the Youth
Employment Service as proposed.
Robert Zitur, 2155 Aquila Avenue North requested that sidewalks along Medicine 4
Lake Road be considered,
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Joseph Klug, 2400 Rhode Island Avenue requested approval of the funding of
the senior citizens program. c
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Sharon Hardy, 2400 Rhode Island Avenue expressed the need the physically ,n
handicapped persons have in regard to the proposed senior citizens program.
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David Kahn, member of the Park & Recreation Commission presented a report V
opposing the use of the funds for the senior citizen program at Dover Hills
explaining duplication of service with the Brookview Seniors Program.
Olive Ray, 2400 Rhode Island Avenue expressed her opinion that the two programs
Cecile Jarvis, 2400 Rhode Island Avenue disclaimed several statements made by
David Kahn.
Bob Walstead, 2400 Rhode Island Avenue described the uses of the Dover Hills
Building for other groups,
Mona Moede, chairperson of the Housing & Community Development Commission
expressed concern over the dispute regarding the senior citizens program
recommendation.
David Kahn presented a proposal to mesh the programs rather than to fragment
them by approving the proposed allotment.
Edmund Johnson, 2400 Rhode Island Avenue explained the health services
available at Dover Hills.
Jan Hoel, seniors activity director of Brookview Seniors Club attempted to
clarify some of the statements from a memo written by herself and read by
David Kahn.
Patti Walstead, resident manager at Dover Hills explained the programs and
activities available at the residence.
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The Mayor then closed the public hearing.
The City Manager explained the procedural steps of submitting the appli-
cation to the Federal Government for funding.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried that $15,450 be allo-
cated the Golden Valley Senior Citizen Program.
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to amend the foregoing
motion to designate at least $5,800 to be designated for transportation
for persons at Dover Hills.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to authorize $8,000
of the Housing & Community Development Block Grant Funds for the Youth
Employment Service as proposed by the Housing & Community Development
Commission. Mayor Hoover voted nay.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Swartz and carried to authorize $25,000
from the Housing & Community Development Block Grant Funds for the re-
moval of substandard properties and housing development.
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to authorize $3,876
from the Housing & Community Development Block Grant Funds for the
Housing & Community Development Commission budget.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to authorize $37,000
from the Housing & Community Development Block Grant Funds for the con-
tinuation of projects recommended for Year 11 and financing the Lakeview
Heights Park building construction and the Planner in Grant Program
Administrator.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to allocate the re-
maining funds for storm sewer construction as recommended by the Housing
and Community Development Commission.
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried that the Housing Assist-
ance Plan as submitted #y Assistant City Manager Jeff Sweet be included
in the application.
Member Thorsen introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF THE CITY OF
GOLDEN VALLEY GRANT APPLICATION TO HENNEPIN COUNTY
FOR INCLUSION IN THE URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY
BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION, IN ACCORD WITH THE HOUSING
AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974
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, Hoover, Johnson, Swartz and Thorsen, and the
following voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was
declared passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attest-
ed by the City Clerk. See Resolution Book page® (o
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B.Z.A. Appeal - C. Nemitz — 2000 Mary Hills Drive (from 12/20/76)
Mr. Don Hughes, representing the Planning Commission reported the findings
of the Commission in regard to this appeal.
The Mayor then opened the hearing for public input from those persons present.
Mary King, 4025 Wasatch Lane requested denial of the appeal.
George Wilcox, 4035 Wasatch Lane also requested denial of the appeal.
The Mayor then closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Swartz and carried to deny the requested appeal
of the Board of Zoning Appeals decision.
Waiver of Platting - Mark Hurd - 345 Pennsylvania Avenue South
Don Hughes, representing the Planning Commission presented the findings of
the Commission in regard to this waiver.
Mr. Gene Bormes, representing the Mark Hurd Aerial Photo Company requested a
waiver of the platting ordinance on behalf of the proponent.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the waiver of
the platting ordinance subject to the dedication of 10% of the land as a
55 foot green strip on the southern edge of the property and assign the
following legal descriptions to the newly divided parcels:
Parcel A - 7350 Laurel avenue - That part of the Northeast 1/4 of
the Northwest 1/4 of Section 5, Township 117, Range 21, Hennepin
County, Minnesota, Plat 84405, Parcel 4541, described as follows:
Commencing at a point on the East line of said Northeast 1/4 of
the Northwest 1/4, distant 778.58 feet South of the Northeast
corner thereof; thence West parallel with the North line of said
Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 to its intersection with a line
drawn parallel with and distant 542.25 feet East of the West line
of said Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 as measured along a line
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para-alel with the North line of said Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest
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1/4; said point being the actual point of beginning oU the tract to
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be described; thence continuing West parallel with said North line to
a point distant 250.30 feet East from the West line of said Northeast
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1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 as measured along said parallel line; thence
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North parallel with the West line of the Northeast 1/4 of the --Northwest 1/4
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84.72 feet; thence East parallel with the North line of said North-
east 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 a distance of 291.95 feet; thence South
parallel to the West line of said Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4
a distance of 84.72 feet to the actual point of beginning ...combined
with ... That part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section
5, Township 117, Range 21, Hennepin County, Minnesota, Plat 84405, P
Parcel 4592, described as follows: Commencing at a point in the East
line of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 distant 778.58 feet
South of the Northeast corner thereof; thence West parallel with the
North line of said Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 to its inter-
section with a line drawn parallel with and distant 250.30 feet East
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of the West line of said Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 as measured
along a line parallel with the North line of said Northeast 1/4 of the
Northwest 1/4; said point being the actual point of beginning of the
tract to be described; thence South and parallel with the West line of
the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 a distance of 522.295 feet South
to the South line of said Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4; thence
East along the South line of said Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4
292.03 feet; thence North parallel with the West line of said Northeast
1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 521.52 feet; thence West parallel with the
North line of said Northeast 1/4 of said Northwest 1/4 291.95 feet to
point of beginning. Subject to Laurel Avenue and easements of record.
Parcel B - 345 Pennsylvania Avenue South - That part of the Northeast
1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 5, Township 117, Range 21, Hennepin
County, Minnesota, Plat 84405, Parcel 4557, described as follows: Com-
mencing at a point on the East line of said Northeast 1/4 of the North-
west 1/4, distant 778.58 feet South of the Northeast corner thereof;
thence West parallel with the North line of said Northeast 1/4 of the
Northwest 1/4 to its intersection with a line drawn parallel with and
distant 250.30 feet East of the West line of said Northeast 1/4 of the
Northwest 1/4 as measured along a line parallel with the North line of
said Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4; said point being the actual
point of beginning of the tract to be described; thence North parallel
with the West line of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 a distance of
84.72 feet; thence West parallel with the North line of said Northeast 1/4
of the Northwest 1/4 a distance of 250.30 feet to the West line of said
Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4; thence South along the West line of
said Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 a distance of 407.915 feet;
thence East parallel with the North line of said Northeast 1/4 of the
Northwest 1/4 a distance of 250.30 feet; thence North parallel with
the West line of said Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 a distance of
323.195 feet to the actual point of beginning ... combined with ... That
part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 5, Township
117, Range 21, Hennepin County, Minnesota, Plat 84405, separated from
Parcel 4592, described as follows: Commencing at a point on the East
line of said Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4, distant 778.58 feet
South of the Northeast corner thereof; thence West parallel with the
North line of said Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 to its intersection
with a line drawn parallel with and distant 250.30 feet East of the West
line of Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 as measured along a line para-
llel with the North line of said Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4; thence
South parallel with said West line of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest
1/4 a distance of 323.195 feet to the actual point of beginning of the
land to be herein described: thence South on said parallel line 199.10
feet, more or less, to the South line of said Northeast 1/4 of the North-
west 1/4; thence West along said South line to the West line of said
Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4; thence North along said West line to
its intersection with a line drawn parallel with the North line of said
Northeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 from the actual point of beginning;
thence East to the actual point of beginning. Subject to Pennsylvania
and Laurel Avenues. Subject to easements of record.
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8401 -
Preliminary Plat Concept - Discussion Only - D. C. Bell - 8601 Plymouth
Mr. Ray Milbauer representing D, C. Bell Company appeared before the Coun-
cil to request preliminary plat concept approval.
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried that the Council will meet
with the Planning Commission on February 28, 1977 to discuss the philosophy
of open space and double bungalows.
Glenwood Parkway Service Drive Improvements - 77 SI 2 (from 11/15/76)
The City Clerk presented an affidavit of publication in the official news-
paper of the notice of public hearing on said public improvements. Said
affidavit was then examined, approved and ordered filed in the office of
the City Clerk.
The City Engineer briefly described the proposed public improvements.
The Mayor then opened the meeting for public input on the proposed public
improvements and persons present to do so were afforded an opportunity to
express their views thereon.
Mr. Wayne DeTuncq, 1830 Glenwood Parkway presented a petition signed by the
area residents opposing the street improvement.
The Mayor then closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried to deny the petition re-
questing the public improvements due to the expense of the project.
Park Construction Company - Re: Extended Work Hours
The Council reviewed the letter received from the Park Construction Company
regarding extended work hours on the excavation project at the Laurel Ave-
nue ponding site.
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the extension
of work hours from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. until March 15, 1977 on the con-
dition that it be -cancelled if any complaints are received from the area
residents.
Open _pace & Trails Committee - Function and Organization
Mr. Paul St. Marie appeared before the Council in regard to a proposal from
the Open Space and Trails Committee on their function and organization.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to set a meeting with the
Open Space and Trails Committee to discuss this matter for March 2, 1977 at
7:30 p.m.
Pako Corporation - Re: Public Safe Department Awards
The Council reviewed the letter received from the Pako Corporation propos-
ing commendation awards to the Public Safety Department.
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MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Swartz and carried to accept the donation
from the Pako Corporation of the commendation plaques.
Earl Johnson - Re: Street Department Commendation
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the
letter from Earl Johnson regarding the commendation to the street depart-
ment for the excellent work during the recent strike.
Bid Opening - 1/24/77 - Car Towing and Impounding
The City Manager presented the results of the bid opening on January 24,
1977 for car towing and impounding services.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Swartz and carried to award the contract to
Golden Auto Parts, Inc., the low and only bidder as recommended by the
City Manager.
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried to authorize the Mayor
and City Manager to sign the agreement with Golden Auto Parts, Inc., for
the towing and impounding of vehicles in Golden Valley.
Personnel Policy & Handbook
The City Manager briefly explained the changes in the personnel policy and
requested the Council to adopt the revised policy as an official resolution.
Member Anderson introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Personnel Policy - City of Golden Valley Employees)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Johnson, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following mem-
bers 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 signature
attested by the City Clerk. See Resolution Book page -7
Extension of C.E.T.A. Agreement
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to authorize the Mayor
and City Manager to enter into an agreement with Hennepin County for the
purpose of administering and receiving C.E.T.A. funds.
Quotations - Sickle Bar Mower
The City Manager presented quotations received for a sickle bar mower for
weed eradication. They were as follows: Valley Equipment Company, Burns-
ville, $1,390; Duke Durfee Company, Inc., $1,744; Valley Equipment Company,
St. Cloud, $1,815.63.
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to authorize purchase of
the sickle bar mower from the Valley Equipment Company in the amount of
$1,390 as recommended by the City Manager.
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Architect - Phase 11 - Brookview
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to authorize the engage-
ment of Frederic Sicora, architect for the purpose of completion of the
Phase II of the Brookview Golf Course as recommended by the City Manager.
Back to Basic Values - Long �Underwear and Sweaters
The Council briefly reviewed the memo from the Energy Coordinator and the
City Manager regarding the current energy crisis.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to set a meeting with
the Environmental Commission to investigate some of the matters as they
relate to energy waste in the private sector.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to request the Manager
to bring proposals for a survey of the Civic Center heating system and
other energy efficiency measures.
Set Bid_ Opening for Scott Avenue Storm Sewer - March 17. 1977
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried to authorize the staff to
proceed with preparations for a bid opening for the Scott Avenue Storm Sew-
er -project for March 17, 1977.
Set Easement Vacation Hearin IndeRendent School District #275
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Swartz and carried to call a public hearing
on the vacation of an easement for Independent School District #275 on
March 21, 1977.
Medicine Lake Road Improvements (from 12/6/76)
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to hold a public hearing on
the question of interest of upgrading Medicine Lake Road by the residents
living in the area abutting the road for March 16, 1977 at 7:30 p.m. with a
presentation to be made by the Hennepin County Highway Department.
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to amend the above motion
to be designated as an informational meeting rather than a public hearing.
Council Work Sessions
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to set April 11, 1977
as the first in a series of four council work sessions to be held on the
second Monday of each month of April, May, June and July.
Legislative Update - M. Anderson
Councilmember Anderson verbally reviewed the memo she presented to the
Council regarding various legislative concerns.
Regular Meeting of the City Council, February 7, 1977
The Council adjourned at 1:30 a.m., to reconvene at 7:30 p.m., on
February 9, 1977 for the purpose of interviewing persons interested
in serving on boards and commissions.
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