06-20-77 City Council MinutesRegular Meeting
Of The
City Council June 20, 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 June 20, 1977 at 6:30 p.m.
The following members were present: Anderson, Hoover, Johnson, Swartz.
Also present were: City Manager, Barkley G. Omans, City Attorney, Robert
M. Skare, City Engineer, Lowell Odland and Council Secretary, Kathy Middleton.
Councilmember Thorsen was absent.
Approval of Minutes - June 6, 1977
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Swartz and carried to approve the minutes of the
regular meeting of June 6, 1977 with the following corrections:
Page 90 - _Appeal from BZA: P.Pink 1/1/2 Story Waiver request Golden Valley
Retirement Apt's Adjacent to Trevilla Nursing Home:
Corrected to read: MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and
carried to approve the appeal from the BZA and to grant the
request of the waiver of the 1/1/2 story not to exceed 4 stories
subject to (1) a completed parking agreement with Cataract
Lodge acceptable to the City; (2) architectual compatability
with Trevilla and the area; (3) waiver to be tied to that
particular use and not the land; (4) subject to providing
adequate ponding for a 25 year storm; (5) subject to platting
the property.
Page 89 - V.J. Sauer Re: Petition on Jersey Avenue:
Number 1 Louisiana Ave. and Western Ave. is not a dedicated
street; The words "and Western Ave." should be deleted.
Page 89 - Glen Thiel Re: Metropolitan Transit Commission
Should be noted as Len Thiel.
Approval of Licenses
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the issuance
of the licenses as submitted on page 589.
LICENSES FOR APPROVAL June 20, 1977
No.
Licensee
Type
Fee
4781
Lodgings, Inc., Golden Valley House
Motel
50.00
4782
Nortronics to replace #4464 6 -NP
Vending p-3
17.50
4783
Nortronics $17.50 paid for that lic.
Vending N P-3
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4784
Golden Valley Jaycees
Food -Itinerant
Exempt
4785
Golden Valley Lilac Festival
Food-Itenerant
Exempt
4786
William Wallace Sterans
Auto Livery
11.00
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LICENSES FOR APPROVAL June 20, 1977 (con't)
No. Licensee
4787 Sundance Cafe International
4788 Carriage House Motor Lodge
4789 Holiday Motor Hotel
4790 Holiday Motor Hotel
4791 IBM Club of Mpls.
4792 Tarco of Minn., Inc.
4793 Cross Road Skelly Service
4794 Dave's Sanitation
4795 Lupient Oldsmobile Company
4796 Home Away Shelters, Inc.
4797 Lupient Oldsmobile Company
4798 Lupient Oldsmobile Company
Type Fee
Food Est.
100.00
Motel
50.00
Motel
50.00
Amuse. devices75.00
Cigarettes
12.00
Garbage
26.00
Cigarettes
12.00
Garbage
26.00
It. Food Est.
11.00
Lodging House
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Motel
50.00
Vending P-2
7.50 - from
licenses
#4466 & 4465
Vending N P
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Councilmember Swartz abstained from voting on license #4795, #4797, #4798-
Lupient Oldsmobile Company.
Renewal of On -Sale Liquor license; Club, Sunday and On -Sale Wine License:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the renewal
of licenses as submitted on page 588.
ON SALE LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATIONS -1977-1978
Golden Valley House
The White House
Red Lobster Inns of America
Jax of Golden Valley
Cork'N Cleaver
The New Boulevard
Golden Valley Country Club, Inc.
Carriage House
Schullers Tavern Inc.
Holiday Motor Hotel
On -Sale Sunday Liquor License
The New Boulevard, Inc.
Cork'N Cleaver
Red Lobster Inns
Golden Valley House
Carriage House ,
Holiday Motor Hotel
Golden Valley Country Club, Inc.
inneapolis Elks Lodge No.44
CLUB ON SALE LIQUOR LICENSE
Golden Valley Veterans of Foreign
Wars Post 7051
Chester Bird American Legion #523
Minneapolis Elks Lodge No. 44
ON SALE WINE LICENSE
My Pie
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Marty Dockman - Human Rights Commission - Proposed
Youth Committee
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to postpone discussion
until next council meeting and request that the City Manager send to Council
the November 15, 1976 summary of Council proposal.
Minutes of Board of Review - June 2, 1977
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the minutes
of the Building Board of Review of June 2, 1977.
Minutes of Planning Commission Meeting - June 13, 1977
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of June 13, 1977.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Swartz and carried to approve the Call Public
Hearing on P.U.D. #20 for July 18, 1977.
Minutes of Valley Square Meeting - June 7, 1977
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Valley Square Meeting of June 7, 1977.
Minutes of Environmental Commission Meeting - June 13, 1977
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Swartz and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Environmental Commission Meeting of June 13, 1977.
Minutes of Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission Meeting - May 19, 1977
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission of May 19, 1977.
1978 Budget Calendar
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Anderson and carried to request that the Mayor
send a letter to all Commission Chairpersons requesting early input on the
budget prior to August 15th and also a copy of the Budget Calendar 1978.
Presentation - Leroy Anderson
Mayor Hoover presented a revere bowl to Leroy Anderson, one of the original
members to the Board of Zoning Appeals and for his contribution to the City
of Golden Valley. Mayor also presented him with the first pin that any
past member of Commissions will be receiving.
Presentation on Noise by Environmental Commission
Presentation was made by Al Perez, Chief of the Noise Division of the Minnesota
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Preliminary Plat —International Paper.Hwy. 55 & Douglas (from 5/16/77)
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the preliminary
plat subject to providing the required bond, the title opinion and dedication
of the easement for drainage purposes.
Waiver of Public Hearing 77 -LF -4; 77-WM-5; 77 -SI -10; Impro. on International
Expressway Park Plat.
Member Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption
RESOLUTION WAIVING THE PUBLIC HEARING
PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES 429.031, SUBD. 3
AND ORDERING CONSTRUCTION
OF CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
77 -LF -4
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, Swartz and the following
voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed
and adopted, signed by the Mayor andhis signature attested by the City Clerk.
See Resolution Book page.
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION
77 -LF -4
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Swartz and upon vote being taken threon, the following members voted
in favor thereof: Anderson, Hoover, Johnson, 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 pagen.
Member Swartz introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION WAIVING THE PUBLIC HEARING
PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES 429.031, SUBD. 3
AND ORDERING CONSTRUCTION
OF CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
77-WM-5
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, 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 fy .
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Member Swartz introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION
77-WM-5
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, 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 IL -
Member Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION WAIVING THE PUBLIC HEARING
PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES 429.031, SUBD. 3
AND ORDERING CONSTRUCTION
OF CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
77 -SI -10
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, Johson 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 .�4 .
Member Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION
77 -SI -10
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 f& .
Council Approval of Storm Sewer 6100 Olson Hwy. 77 -SS -5 Appropriation Public
Works Reserve
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the transfer of
$28,350.00 Public Works Reserve to 77 -SS -5.
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No Parking Both Sides Zane Hwy. #55 to Golden Valley Road
Mr. John Richter, Brechet & Richter 6005 Golden Valley Rd. - Felt it should be
left the way it is.
Don Perusse - FluiDyne Engineering 5900 Olson Memorial Hwy.- Was not in favor.
Would have to add more parking space.
Representative - Continental Minnesota - 1109 Zane Ave. - In favor of no parking.
Bob Wefel - Acoustic Associates - 1250 Zane N. - Would favor no parking along
the service drive on Hwy. 55 to Zane.
Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Restrictive Parking on Certain Portions of Zane Avenue)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Johnson and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted in
favor thereof: Anderson, Hoover, Johnson and Swartz and the following voted against
the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted,
signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the City Clerk. See
Resolution Book page 9$ .
Waiver of Platting - 6505 Glenwood Ave. C. Burmeister
Mr. C. Burmeister - was in favor
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried to grant approval of the Waiver
of Platting subject to deeding of the 40 feet of right of way to Western Avenue.
Parcel A - 6505 Glenwood Ave.
Commencing at the Southeast corner of lot 81, Auditor's Subdivision number 322,
Hennepin County, Minnesota; thence West along the South line thereof 124.00
feet; thence North parallel with the East line of said lot 81 a distance of 231.67
feet; thence Northeasterly 70.0 feet at an angle of 20 degrees 45 minutes to the
right; thence Northeasterly 44.9 feet at an angle of 21 degrees 10 minutes to the
right to the Northeasterly line of said lot 81; thence Southeasterly along said
line to the Northeasterly corner of said lot 81; thence South along the East line
of said lot 81 to the Southeast corner thereof. Except the South 140.00 feet,
as measured at right angles to the South line thereof.
Parcel B - 6504 Western Avenue
The South 140.00 feet, as measured at right angles to the South line, of the
following described property: Commencing at the Southeast corner of lot 81,
Auditor's subdivision Number 322, Hennepin County, Minnesota; thence West along
the South line thereof 124.00 feet; thence North parallel with the East line of
said lot 81 a distance of 231.67 feet; thence Northeasterly 70.0 feet at an
angle of 20 degrees 45 minutes to the right; thence Northeasterly 44.9 feet
at an angle of 21 degrees 10 minutes to the right to the Northeasterly line of
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Waiver of Platting - 6505 Glenwood Ave. C. Burmeister (con't)
said lot 81; thence Southeasterly along said line to the Northeasterly corner
of said lot 81: thence South along the East line of said lot 81 to the South-
east corner thereof. Subject to Western Avenue over the South 40.00 feet thereof.
Waiver of Platting - 234 Sunnyridge Lane R. Johnson
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Swartz and carried to rescind prior action taken
on June 21, 1976.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to grant the Waiver of Platting
as,recommended by the Planning Commission.
234 Sunnyridge Lane North - Lot 1 except the East 125 feet of said Lot 1,
SUNNYRIDGE ADDITION, according to the recorded plat.
3901 Poplar Drive - The East 125 feet of lot 1, SUNNYRIDGE ADDITION, according
to the recorded plat.
Final Resolution - Re -plat Westwood Office Plat
MOVED by Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Acceptance of Plat - Westwood Lake Office Park)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Anderson and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted
in favor thereof: Anderson, Hoover, Johnson, 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 pageq_.
Mrs. Emma Nelson -717 S. Westwood Dr.- Re: extension on sewer connection
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Swartz and carried to grant a one year extension to
Mrs. Nelson subject to stipulation in the event of any problems with the septic
tank she must hook it up to the sewer.
Hennepin County Re: Turning movements Hwy. 55 & Winnetka
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the revision of the
left turn movement from Winnetka Ave. to TH 55 as proposed by Hennepin County.
City of St. Louis Park Re: Grain Elevator Fire
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to receive and file the letter
from the City of St. Louis Park and send a copy of this to the Golden Valley
Fire Chief for dissemination.
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E.W. Rockney, Pako Corp. Re: International Paper Plat
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to receive and file the letter
from E.W. Rockney, Pako Corporation.
Ind. School Dist. #281 Re: Community Education Program
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to change work session from
the 11th of July to the 12th of July to enable Council to attend meeting of
School Dist #281.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to receive and file letter from
Ind. School Dist. #281 and to plan to attend the meeting.
Lewis Remele, Jr. Re: Resignation from Environmental Commission
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried to accept letter of resignation
and to send a letter of appreciation.
Robert White Re: Resignation from Park and Recreation Commission
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to accept letter of resignation
and send letter of appreciation.
City of Edina Re: Assessment Ratios
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried to respond to this letter
indicating we are also concerned and interested and would be willing to discuss
with Edina and other communities possible approaches to a solution to the problem.
Dick Kaitz Re: Golf Patron Card
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file letter from
Dick Kaitz and send him a response with a copy to the Chairman of the Park and
Recreation Commission indicating that through a series of inadvertent erros he
was not advised of the Park and Recreation Commission meeting and we apologize
for that and enclose copies of Park and Recreation Commission Minutes and indicate
the rationale for action taken there.
Bid Opening 11:00 a.m. June 16, 1977 Sidewalk Construction
City Manager presented the bids as publicly opened at 11:00 a.m. 6/16/77 and
recommended the award to Pederson Brothers.
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried to award the contract for sidewalk
construction to Pederson Brothers in the amount of $36,601.20 as low bidder.
Bid Opening 11:00 a.m. June 16, 1977 Tree Removal
City Manager presented the bids as publicly opened at 11:00 a.m. 6/16/77 and
recommended the award to Todd Tree Service.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to award the contract for tree
removal to Todd Tree Service in the amount of $91,540.00 as low bidder.
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Bid Opening 11:00 a.m. June 16, 1977 77-WM-4 & 77 -LF -3 Hwy. 55 & Rhode Island
City Manager presented the bids as publicly opened at 11:00 a.m. 6/16/77 and
recommended the award to Gerald Stepaniak, Inc.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to award the contract for
watermain and sanitary sewer to Gerald Stepaniak, Inc. in the amount of
$10,674.00 as low bidder.
Budget Report May 1977
MOVED by Swartz seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the budget
report of May 1977.
Bid Opening 11:00 a.m. June 6, 1977 Award Par 3 Construction
City Manager presented the bids as publicly opened at 11:00 a.m. June 6, 1977
and recommended the award to Metro Engineering.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to award the contract for
construction of Par 3 Golf Course to Metro Engineering in the amount of
$139,434.00 as low bidder.
Defer Award on Irrigation System to July 5, 1977
City Manager presented the bid tabulations and asked the Council to defer action
until July 5, 1977 Council Meeting.
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried to defer action on award of
Irrigation System to July 5, 1977.
Quotations for Treated Construction Timbers for Parks and Trails
City Manager presented quote for Treated Construction Timbers for Parks and
Trails and recommended the award to Page and Hill Forest Products.
Quotes were received as follows:
Page and Hill Forest Products $1,925.00
MacGillis &Gibbs Company $2,016.00
Wheeler Division, St. Regis Paper Co. $2,296.00
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Swartz and carried to award the contract for
Treated Construction Timbers for Parks and Trails to Page and Hill Forest
Products in the amount of $1,925.00 as low bidder.
Proposed Noise Ordinance - Staff memo
Jeff Sweet, Assistant City Manager summarized the memo.sent to the Council.
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried to refer to the Staff to get
a report on the basic questions and alternatives and cost associated with
those alternatives to be reported back to the Council on July 18, 1977.
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Status Report - Hwy. 55 Pedestrian Bridge
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the report
from Tolitz, King, Duvall, Anderson and Associates, Incorporated (TKDA).
Appointment to N.E.F.S.C.
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Anderson and carried to appoint Jean Wolf to the
N.E.F.S.C.
Council decided to publicly announce in newspapers the openings in the three
Commissions. Environmental Commission, Park and Recreation Commission, Housing
and Community Development Commission, also to include a short article about
each Commission.
Agenda Time Closing
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Swartz and carried to change agenda time closing
from Fridays at 11:00 to Thursdays at 11:00 a.m. as an experimental basis through
Labor day.
Approval of Verified Accounts: (Bills and Claims)
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the payment of
the verified accounts as submitted on the prelist.
Work Plans
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried for the Youth Employment Service
the Human Rights Commission have primary responsibility. With respect to
Dutch Elm the Park and Recreation Commission have primary responsibility. Also,
Senior Citizen the Park and Recreation Commission have primary responsiblity.
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Anderson and carried to assign Housing and Community
Development Commission as having primary responsiblity for Housing Policy.
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Anderson and carried that for Energy program each
Commission should remain as is.
Adjournment
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to ad' u th me ing at 11:09 p.m.
ATTEST:
cil ec tary
Mayor