03-07-77 City Council Minutes2
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REGULAR MEETING
of the
CITY COUNCIL
March 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 March 7, 1977 at 6:30 p.m.
The following members were present: Anderson, Hoover, Swartz and Thorsen.
Also present were Assistant City Manager Jeff Sweet, City Attorney Robert
M. Skare, City Engineer Lowell E. Odland and City Clerk Mary H. Marske.
Approval of Minutes - February 22. 1977
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the minutes
of the regular meeting of February 22, 1977 as submitted.
Approval of Verified Account
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve payment of the
verified accounts as submitted on the prelist.
Approval of Licenses
LICENSES FOR APPROVAL March 7. 1977
No. Licensee Type Fee ,
4388
Golden Valley State Bank
Vending NP
$ 5.00
4389
Bloom Bros. Company
"
$ 5.00
4390
Trevilla Nursing Home
it
10.00
4391
Geo. Sedgwick Heating Co.
It
5.00
4392
Fluidyne, Inc.
if
5.00
4393
Gregg Maliks Union 76
if
5.00
4394
Bertelson Bros. Inc,
IT
7.50
4395
Bert's Golden Valley Mobil
of
10.00
4396
Grotta's Union 76
it
7.50
4397
Dale Vancleave
Peddler w/car
11.00
4398
Westview Superette
Malt Off -Sale
25.00
4399
Theodore Wirth Chalet
Malt On -Sale
350.00
4400
Red Owl Stores
Malt Off -Sale
25.00
4401
Gregg Maliks Union 76
Gasoline Station
50.00
4402
Hennepin Co-op Seed Exchange
if25.00
4403
Westview Superette
Grocery
50.00
4404
Foremost Liquors, II
Sp. Food Handling
20.00
4405
Fidelman Kosher Meats
Food Est.(Meat Mkt)
50.00
4406
Theodore Wirth Chalet
Food Est.
120.00
4407
Mpls. Elks Lodge #44
Food Est.
120.00
4408
Red Owl Stores, Inc.
Grocery
70.00
4409
Swanson & Associates, Inc,
Food Est.
100.00
4410
Valley of Peace Lutheran Church
Food Est,
Exempt
4411
Golden Valley Lutheran Church
Food Est.
Exempt
4412
Golden Valley United Methodist
Food Est.
Exempt
4413
G. V. Health Center - Main Bldg.
Food Est.
Exempt
4414
it Park Bldg.
Food Est.
Exempt
continued:
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MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Swartz and carried to approve the issuance
of licenses as submitted by the City Clerk.
Off Sale Liquor License Anvlication - John Powell - F &_ H Liquors
The Mayor informed the council of a personal friendship with the proponent
but does not view that friendship as a conflict of interest as defined by
the Ordinance.
The City Attorney reported on the financial statement submitted by the
applicant and assured the Council that all the application forms and bonds
were in order.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to approve issuance of
the off sale liquor licenses to John Powell at a pro -rated fee of $50.00
for the period of the date of transfer of property to the yearly expira-
tion date of June 30, 1977.
Civil Service Commission Minutes - February 22, 1977
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Civil Service Commission of February 22, 1977.
Valley Square Commission Minutes - March 1, 1977
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Valley Square Commission of March 1, 1977.
Environmental Commission Minutes - Februa_rl14, 1977
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Environmental Commission of February 14, 1977.
Planning Commission Minutes - February 28, 1977
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Planning Commission of February 28, 1977.
Building; Board of Review Minutes - March 1,_1977
Regular Meeting of the City Council,
March 7, 1977
to
receive and file the
No.
Licensee
Type
1,
Fee
4415
Courage Center
Food
Est.
Exempt
4416
Lakeland Eng. Equipment Co.
Vend
NP
Exempt
4417
UpJohn Company
Vend
NP
Exempt
4418
Wold Industries, Inc.
Vend
NP
Exempt
4419
G. V. Public Safety Building
Vend
NP
Exempt
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Swartz and carried to approve the issuance
of licenses as submitted by the City Clerk.
Off Sale Liquor License Anvlication - John Powell - F &_ H Liquors
The Mayor informed the council of a personal friendship with the proponent
but does not view that friendship as a conflict of interest as defined by
the Ordinance.
The City Attorney reported on the financial statement submitted by the
applicant and assured the Council that all the application forms and bonds
were in order.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to approve issuance of
the off sale liquor licenses to John Powell at a pro -rated fee of $50.00
for the period of the date of transfer of property to the yearly expira-
tion date of June 30, 1977.
Civil Service Commission Minutes - February 22, 1977
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Civil Service Commission of February 22, 1977.
Valley Square Commission Minutes - March 1, 1977
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Valley Square Commission of March 1, 1977.
Environmental Commission Minutes - Februa_rl14, 1977
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Environmental Commission of February 14, 1977.
Planning Commission Minutes - February 28, 1977
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Planning Commission of February 28, 1977.
Building; Board of Review Minutes - March 1,_1977
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and
carried
to
receive and file the
minutes of the Building Board of Review
of March
1,
1977.
Regular Meeting of the City Council, March 7, 1977
Park & Recreation Commission Minutes - February 24, 1977
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file
the minutes of the Park & Recreation Commission of February 24, 1977.
Ethics Committee - Re: Re�cuest for News Article
The Council reviewed the letter received from the Ethics Committee regard-
ing the placement of an article in the newspaper requesting input from the
citizens regarding matters to be discussed by the Ethics Committee.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the request
for a news article and ad with the stipulation that responses be directed
to the Ethics Committee on or before April 4, 1977 and that $350 be trans-
ferred from the Contingency Fund to the Ethics Committee Budget for the
expense of running the ad.
J. Rappaport - Re: Resignation from Human Rights Commission
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the
resignation letter from Judy Rappaport and request the Mayor to send her a
letter of appreciation for the service she has contributed to the City.
Hennepin County Sheriff - Re: Emergency Telephone System
The Council reviewed the letter received from the Hennepin County Sheriff
in regard to the Emergency Telephone System.
Member Anderson introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Relating to the Endorsement of State Financing for
Certain Features of 911 Emergency Telephone System)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Thorsen and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted
in favor thereof: Anderson, 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 (I
January Budget Report
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the
January Budget report as submitted.
The Council requested the Assistant City Manager to obtain a status report
from the Director of Administrative Services on the implementation of the
Recreation Programming Cost Accounting System,
Agenda - Legislative Breakfast - March 18, 1977
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to set March 18, 1977
as the day for the Council to meet with the area legislators at a breakfast
at the Boulevard Cafe at 7:00 a.m., to discuss several matters beforethe
present session.
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Regular Meeting of the City Council, March 7, 1977
Completion of Board & Commission Appointments
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to appoint Monica Sheridan
to a three year term on the Environmental Commission.
The Council requested the City Clerk to set up appointments for interviews
for two applicants for board and commission appointments for the time pre-
ceeding the Council meeting on March 16, 1977 at which time the information-
al hearing on Medicine Lake Road will be held.
Councilmember Johnson arrived at 7:15 p.m.
Dist. 281 Community Education - Discussion - R. Thorsen
The Council briefly discussed the memo from Councilmember Thorsen in regard
to the District 281 Community Education Advisory Commission that Member
Thorsen serves on. Upon clarification of several points, Member Thorsen
informed the Council that she will pursue the direction that has been in-
dicated by the Council.
Comprehensive Municipal Plan Hearin
The City Clerk presented an affidavit of publication in the official news-
paper of the notice of Public Hearing on said Municipal Plan. Said affi-
davit was then examined, approved and ordered filed in the office of the
City Clerk.
Ron Edstrom, Chairman of the Planning Commission briefly summarized the
history of the Comprehensive Plan.
The Mayor then opened the public hearing on said municipal plan and persons
present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their views
thereon.
Rod Howell, 1301 Zealand Avenue expressed his support of the adoption of the
municipal plan.
The Mayor introduced letters from Rod Howell and Nancy Roll of the League
of Women Voters also expressing support of the plan.
Dr. Michael Stenwick, 6573 Glenwood presented a petition of residents along
Glenwood opposing the up -grading of Glenwood Avenue as a minor arterial
roadway. (This petition was presented after the hearing was closed and
action had been taken, and is shown here for record purposes only.)
There being no other persons wishing to be heard the Mayor then closed the
public hearing.
Member Anderson introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Adopting a Comprehensive Municipal Plan for
the City of Golden Valley, Minnesota)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Regular Meeting of the City Council, March 7, 1977
Member Johnson, 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 signature
attested by the City Clerk. See Resolution Book page.
Attornev Renort - Noise Ordinance
The City Attorney presented a proposed noise ordinance explaining the time
frame had not allowed input from the staff.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the
ordinance as submitted by the Attorney and request the staff to submit re-
ports on the proposed ordinance before the Council meeting of March 21, 1977.
Ordinance Amendment - Water Rate Change - 2nd Reading
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to bring on for a second
reading an ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
(Amending Schedule of Rate Charges to Water Users)
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the amendment
to the ordinance herein quoted b y title on its second reading and order
publication 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
Commission Training Discussion
The Council briefly discussed items to be brought up at the meeting to be
called with the members of boards and commission on March 30, 1977. The
Council requested the Assistant City Manager to obtain information on cater-
ing service and other preparations necessary for the meeting and report back
on March 16, 1977.
Westwood Office Complex Re -zoning (from 1/3/77)
The Mayor reopened the public hearing to consider the re -zoning of the prop-
erty of the Westwood Office Complex from the original hearing on January
3, 1977.
Ron Edstrom, chairman of the Planning Commission report on the findings of
the commission when reconsidered by the commission at its last meeting.
Regular Meeting of the City Council, March 7, 1977
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to grant the request of
the Planning Commission to withdraw the request for re -zoning at this time
and reconsider the re -zoning when the office building is completed.
1977 Sidewalk Hearine
The City Clerk presented an affidavit of publication in the official news-
paper of the notice of public hearing on the 1977 Sidewalk Plan. Said
affidavit was then examined, approved and ordered filed in the office of
the City Clerk.
Jeff Sweet, the Assistant City Manager briefly explained the procedure
followed in the past regarding placement of priorities on sidewalk con-
struction.
The City Engineer briefly reviewed the history of the sidewalk program
since 1970.
The Mayor then opened the public hearing on said sidewalk program and per-
sons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their views
thereon.
Mr. William Kasdan, 3110 Golden Valley Road presented a petition from the
area residents opposing sidewalk construction on Golden Valley Road between
Glenwood Parkway and Xerxes Avenue.
Mr. Pat Fitzgerald representing the Good Shepherd Church states opposition
to the construction of sidewalk in the area of the church.
Mr. Larry Smith, 2080 Mary Hills Drive spoke in support of the construction
of sidewalk on Golden Valley Road from Mary Hills Drive to Noble Avenue.
Mr. Thomas Kelly a member of the St. Margaret Mary School Board also stated
support of construction of sidewalk on Golden Valley Road from Mary Hills
Drive to Noble Avenue.
Tom Clark, 4000 Golden Valley Road, pastor of Christ Unity Church opposes
construction of that portion of sidewalk on Golden Valley Road and has not
observed any pedestrians using that section proposed.
Perry Finney, 4540 Golden Valley Road supports the construction of sidewalk
on Golden Valley Road from Mary Hills Drive to Noble Avenue.
Clarence Green representing Good Shepherd Church repeated the opposition of
the church to construction of sidewalk in that area.
David Printy, 6900 Western Avenue questioned the feasibility of sidewalk on
Western and Jersey Avenue. '
Jack White, 30 Jersey Avenue South opposes construction of sidewalk on Western
and Jersey Avenue and feels the money would be better spent on slowing traffic
on Jersey.
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Regular Meeting of the City Council, March 7, 1977
Ann Borgen, 1565 Pennsylvania Avenue North questioned if sidewalk has ever
been proposed for Pennsylvania Avenue from Duluth to Golden Valley Road.
Letters received from residents in regard to the sidewalk program included in
the hearing were as follows: Dwayne and Mary King, 4025 Wasatch Lane in support
of sidewalk on Golden Valley Road from Regent to Mary Hills Drive; Nili Young,
110 Jersey Avenue South opposing sidewalk on Jersey Avenue South and Good
Shepherd Church, 145 Jersey Avenue South opposing sidewalk in the area of the
church.
The Mayor then closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to call an informal public
hearing on sidewalk construction on Golden Valley Road from Mary Hills Drive
to Noble Avenue.
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to amend the above motion to
approve the sidewalk construction on Golden Valley Road from Mary Hills Drive
to Noble Avenue as part of the 1977 Sidewalk Program rather than call another
public hearing on the matter.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to call an informal public
hearing for March 21, 1977 to consider sidewalk construction on Medicine Lake
Road from Winnetka to Orkla Drive and from Ensign to County Road 18 as part
of the 1977 Sidewalk Program.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to request the staff to
explore the possibility of a rail separator between the sidewalk and street
on Golden Valley Road.
The Council determined to place on the agenda of March 21, 1977 at 6:45 p.m.
a presentation by the Safety Council on a proposed Bicycle Safety Program.
The Council adjourned at 9:45 p.m. to reconvene on March 16, 1977 at 7:00 p.m.
to interview applicants for board and commission appointments and at 7:30 p.m.
for an informational hearing on possible upgrad of Me icine Lake Road.
Mayor
Attest:
City Cl k