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09-19-77 City Council MinutesI4 t6 Regular Meeting Of The City Council September 19, 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 Rd. in said City on September 19, 1977• The following members were present: Anderson, Hoover, Johnson and Swartz. Also present were City Manager Barkley G. Omans, City Engineer Lowell Odland and Council Secretary Kathy Middleton. City Attorney, Robert Skare arrived at 6:40 p.m. Council member Rosemary Thorsen was absent. Approval of Minutes of September 6, 1977 MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the minutes of September 6,-1977 as corrected. Page 140 Under Fund Transfer Public Works Reserve to Storm Sewer Western Ave. Sentence reading "Storm Sewer that runs off the end of Western Avenue onto the golf course", is not a complete sentence. It should read "Storm water now runs off the end of Western Avenue onto the golf course." Approval of Verified Accounts (Bills and Claims) MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to approve the payment of the verifiedaccountsas submitted on the prelist. Approval of Licenses MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the issuance of the licenses as submitted. Minutes of the Civil Service Commission Meeting - August 26,1977 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Swartz and carried to receive and file the minutes of the Civil Service Commission Meeting of August 26, 1977. Minutes of the Park & Recreation Commission Meeting - September 1, 1977 MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to receive and file theminutes of the Park & Recreation Commission Meeting of September 1, 1977. MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to refer the resolution regarding the Trail Corridor Back to the Park and Recreation Commission for them to report back to us at a later date and also to have the Park and Recreation Commission set up a meeting with the Hennepin County Park Reserve and the City Council for October 3, 1977 meeting at 6:30 p.m. Dutch Elm Exempt Areas - Bert Brown, Chairman of Park and Recreation Commission Bert Brown, Chr. made a recommendation that the City Council make an ad hoc committee of five people consisting of members of the Park and Recreation Commission Environmental Commission, Open Space Commission, and the former Trails Committee and/or interested residents with a forester as staff advisor to study each request for exempt areas. 147 Regular Meeting of the City Council - September 19, 1977 Dutch Elm Exempt Areas (con't) MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to accept recommendation to form a special ad hoc committee and to have the Staff report back within two weeks on the organization of the committee. Minutes of the Safety Council Meeting - May 23, 1977 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Swartz and carried to receive and file the minutes of the Safely Council Meeting of May 23, 1977• Recommendation for Stop Si4ns at Toledo Ave. & Greenview Lane Ken Garfield, member of Safety Council was present to make recommendation to the City Council. Dr. Dexter Whittemore - 4225 Golden Valley Rd. - Stated the greatest hazard is a car going north on Toledo Ave. because of the right hand turn and left hand turns and because of trees along the road. Mrs. Whittemore - Stated she was almost hit by a car while walking along Toledo Ave. George Murad, Safety Councilmember, stated it is a hazard not to be able to see the road ahead of you going north on Toledo. MOVED by Swartz,.seconded by Johnson and carried to grant the 3 -way stop signs as requested by the Safety Council. MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to request that the Staff look at the area and report back to the City Council alternate and concurrent solutions that might be recommended. The City Council. received a letter from the Safety Council regarding Safety Council vacancies. The letter was received and filed. Minutes of the Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission Meeting - August 18, 1977 MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the minutes of the Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission Meeting of August 18, 1977. Minutes of the Planning Commission - September 12, 1977 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of September 12, 1977. Extension of Project Mobility of MTC Eugene Sylvestre, consultant of the Human Rights Commission, representing Ron Haskavitz, reviewed the surveys taken around Golden Valley concerning the extension of Project Mobility Services. 14-8 Regular Meeting of the City Council - September 19, 1977 Extension of Project Mobility of MTC Bill Hopkins, member of the Project Management Board for Project Mobility and Co -Chairman of the Metropolitan Transit Committee for the Disabled, gave the background of the consultants report. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to support the expansion of Project Mobility in the Golden Valley area and to have the Mayor write a letter to the Metropolitan Transit Commission stating our interest. Waiver of Platting Ordinance - 760 Boone Ave. N. Mr. Herb Polachek, Planning Commission Member, gave the Planning Commission recommendations of the waiver. MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried to grant the waiver of platting ordinance as requested. PARCEL A - 740 Boone Ave. N. That part of Lot 11, BUSCH's GOLDEN VALLEY ACRES, according to the plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder, Hennepin County, Minnesota, which lies southerly of a line parallel with and 635.15 feet South of the North line of Lot 9 and northerly of a line parallel with and 905.02 feet south of the north line of Lot 9• Subject to a perpetual drainage and walkway easement in, on, over and across all that part of Lot 11, lying easterly of a line parallel with and 60.00 feet westerly of the easterly line of said Lot 11, in BUSCH'S GOLDEN VALLEY ACRES, Hennepin County, Minnesota. PARCEL B - 710 Boone Ave. N. That part of Lot 11, BUSCH'S GOLDEN VALLEY ACRES, according to the plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder, Hennepin County, Minnesota, which• lies southerly of a line parallel with and 905.02 feet south of the north line of Lot 9• Subject to a perpetual drainage and walkway easement in, on, over and across all that part of Lot 11, lying easterly of a line parallel with and 60.00 feet westerly of the easterly line of said Lot 11, in BUSCH'S GOLDEN VALLEY ACRES, and also a perpetual easement for street, road and utility purposes in, on, over and across the South 50.00 feet of Lot 11, BUSCH'S GOLDEN VALLEY ACRES. Athletic Court Grant Agreement (by 9-21-78) John Brenna, Director of Park & Recreations, gave background for the request. Stated out of 7 areas requested for funding only 2 areas were eligible; Glenview Terrace Park and Sheid Park. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to authorize the City Manager and the Mayor to sign the Athletic Court Grant Agreement. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to transfer from contingency in the 1977 Budget $6,655.00 to Park and Recreation capital outlay. 1 1 J Regular Meeting of the City Council - September 19, 1977 Hennepin County Assessing Agreement Jeff Sweet, Assistant City Manager, was present with Bob Martin, Assistant County Assessor, to present the proposed agreement with Hennepin County Assessing and recommended agreement be approved. MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Anderson and carried to defer this to the October 17, 1977 Council Meeting. Youth Aiding Seniors Work Program Joyce Orbuch, Director of Youth Employment Service, gave a brief overview of the youth employment and presented a proposal of Youth Aiding Seniors Work Program. MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the Youth Aiding Seniors Work Program and authorization for the participation and solicitation of funds. Suburban Public Health Nursina Service Re: Discussion of operation & services The City Manager stated this letter was an offer from the existing Board of Suburban Nursing Service to come out and discuss with the Councils the Public Health Nursing Services. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to lay this request aside until November 21, 1977 Council Meeting. Petition & Waiver of Right to Public Hearing - RSL 79 - Curry-Tieva Addition - Ornamental Street Lighting The City Engineer stated this was a new addition on Brunswich and Manchester Avenue. Estimated cost would be $140.00 for fixtures. Member Johnson introduced the following written 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 RSL 79 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, Hoover, Johnson, Swartz and the following members 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 1tiC, Regular Meeting of the City Council - September 19, 1977 Marilynn Huret Re: Resignation from the Safety Council MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the letter of resignation from Marilynn Huret and send a letter of appreciation for her work on the Safety Council. Parking Hazard on Ottawa Avenue between Glenwood and Natchez City Engineer stated this has been a reoccuring problem for years. MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to set an informal public hearing on the Parking Hazard on Ottawa Avenue between Glenwood and Natchez at the Council Meeting of October 17, 1977 and request the staff to notify the residents on Ottawa Avenue and also to notify Mr. Harold Flolid, Principal of Golden Valley High School, to make a presentation at the hearing. J.F. "Skeets" Held's letter Re: Approval for construction and assurance of commercial zoning. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to refer Mr..Held's letter to the Planning Commission. City Vehicle Use Policy MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Swartz to adopt the City Vehicle Use Policy as presented. August Budget Report - Appropriation $174.00 CLRIC MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to receive and file the August Budget Report. MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried to transfer from 1977 budget contingency of $174.00 to Capital Long Range Improvement Committee. Lowry Terrace Emergency sewer repair MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the request for an emergency contract with Northdale Construction Company to assist the City in the repair of the sanitary sewer on Lowry Terrace between Regent Avenue and Scott Avenue and authorize expenditure on emergency contract on the broken sewer. Estimated cost of $18,000 to be charged to Utility Reserve. Brookview Sod Quotes City Manager presented quotes received and recommends award to Green -Way Turf Nursery Green -Way Turf Nursery $2520.00 total Lawn King Incorporated $2520.00 total MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Swartz and carried to award the contract to Green - Way Turf Nursery 60t a square yard. Regular Meeting of the City Council - September 19, 1977 Human Rights Commission Detached Worker Review MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the Detached Worker Review report. Agenda Closing Time MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried to continue Thursday 11:00 p.m. agenda time closing indefinitely. Dover Hill Report from the Human Rights Commission MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to receive and file the Dover Hill Report received from the Human Rights Commission. Appointment to Commissions. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to appoint Harold McClendon to the Housing & Community Development Commission for completion of Mona Moede's term. MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Swartz and carried to appoint Virginia Ginsberg to the Human Rights Commission for a term expiring 1980. Redrafting of the Ethics Committee Report Councilmember Swartz submitted his redrafting of the Campaign Ethics Report. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive the proposed resolution and refer it to the City Attorney for redrafting and contemplated .action on September 26th. Adjournment MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to adjourn at 10:40 p.m. to reconvene on Monday September 26, 1977 at 7:30 p.m. for pub heari g on Revenue Sharing and 1978 Budget and to September 28, 1977 at 6:45 f uncil Budget Session. Robert R. Hoover, Mayor ATTEST: (I fitazu� Council S&retar 1 Regular Meeting of the City Council - September 19, 1977 LICENSES FOR APPROVAL SEPTEMBER 19, 1977 No. Licensee Type Fee 4822 Cramer's Food Mart "Off Sale" Malt Liquor $ 25.00 4823 Cramer's Food Mart Grocery 50.00 4824 Cramer's Food Mart Cigarette 6.00 4825 Mpls. Elks Lodge #44 Amuse.-Devices(2) 50.00 4826 Golden Valley V.F.W. Post 7051 Food Establishment 100.00 1 1