10-17-77 City Council Minutes-64
Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
October 17, 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 October 17, 1977.
The following members were present: Anderson, Hoover, Johnson and Thorsen. Also
present were: City Manager, Barkley G. Omans, City Engineer, Lowell Odland,
City Attorney, Robert Skare and Council Secretary, Kathy Middleton., Councilmember
Stephen Swartz arrived at 6:50 p.m.
Approval of Minutes of September 28, 1977
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the minutes of the
Special Budget Meeting of September 28, 1977 as corrected.
page 154 Under Special Contingency for Capital Outlay motion should
read "Moved by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to
appropriate $145,000.00 in a special contingency for capital
outlay expenditure and to transfer to the Public Land Fund
$10,000.00 instead of $15,000.00 making the total to the General
Land Acquisition Fund $50,000.00. (#4922)".
Approval of Minutes of October 3, 1977
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the minutes of
the regular Council Meeting of October 3, 1977 as corrected:
page 162 Under Approval of Licenses motion should read "Moved by Thorsen
seconded by Swartz and carried to approve the issuances of
licenses #4827, #4828, #4829 and #4830 as submitted. "
page 161 Under Unification Church Soliciting License add the work Statement
and change the word Income" to "fiscal"'`to read: "to defer
action on the exempt license application pending submission to
the City Council of a certified income and expenditure statement
of the Unification Church's most current fiscal year. ""
Approval of Verified Accounts (Bills and Claims)
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve payment of the verified
accounts as submitted on the prelist.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the claims and
forward themto the Insurance Carrier.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to request the manager to check
on the feasibility of getting a summarized annual report from our Insurance Carrier
of the claims and a summary from the Staff on the review of the claims.
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Approval of Licenses
MOVED by Anderosn, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the issuances
of the licenses as submitted on page 974.
LICENSES FOR APPROVAL October 17, 1977
No. Licensee
4831 North Side Mens Y Club
4832 Griswold Coffee Co.
4833 Griswold Coffee Co.
4834 Loretta Thielen
4835 Pat Thomas Chrysler - Plymouth
Type
Fee
Solicit
Exempt
(Pumpkins at Byerly)
Food Veh. Fleet
$50.00
(9) Perishable
Food Estab.
100.00
Solicit -candy
Exempt
Campfire Girls
New & Used Veh.
250.00
Minutes of the Building Board of Review Meeting - October 4, 1977
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Swartz and carried to receive and file the minutes
of the Building Board of Review Meeting of October 4, 1977.
Minutes of the Human Rights Commission Meeting - September 8, 1977
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Human Rights Commission Meeting of September 8, 1977.
Minutes of the Open Space Commission Meeting - September 21, 1977
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the minutes
of the Open Space Commission Meeting of September 21, 1977.
Call for Public Hearing on P.U.D. #21 Elks Club
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Swartz and carried to set the date for the Public
Hearing on the P.U.D. #21 Elks Club for November 21, 1977 at 7:30 p.m.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to insturct that all the
residents East of Glenwood, North of Hwy. 55 and South of Country Club Dr.
be notified of the Public Hearing date by post cards in addition of those that
are required to be notified by the ordinance.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried toaddto the next work
session the posting of signs,on the property involving rezoning„ thedate§_._.
of Public Hearings.
Chester Bird American Legion Post 523 Re: American Legion Convention Parade
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to request the Mayor to respond
to the Chester Bird American Legion Post 523 indicating the Councils concurrence
and approval of their convention plans.
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Al Desautels, Chr. of Environmental Com. Re: Ad Hoc Dutch Elm Disease Committee
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the
memo from the Environmental Commission.
Mary Zimmerly Re: Assessment Hearing
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the
letter and request that the Mayor respond to it indicating what courses of
action Mrs. Zimmerly can take to appeal.
Bid Opening Sept. 22, 1977 11:00 a.m. 77 WM 5, 77 IF 4, 77 SS 5, 77 SI 15
International Paper Plat
Member Swartz introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption
RESOLUTION
(State Highway Department - Cost Participation in Construction
of 77 SI 15)
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, Swartz and Thorsen and
the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was
declared duly passed, adopted and signed by the Mayor and his signature
attested by the City Clerk. See Resolution Book page
City Manager recommends awarding the bid to C.S. McCrossan for $195,785.68
as low bid.
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to award the bid subject
to the signing of the:!coopenative agreement to C.S. McCrossan for $195,785.68
as low bid.
Bid Opening Sept. 22, 1977 11:00 a.m. 77 SI 10 International Paper Plat.
Member Thorsen introduced the following written resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION
(State Highway Department - Cost Participation in Construction
of 77 SI 10)
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 Thorsen and
the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was
declared duly passed, adopted and signed by the Mayor and his signature
attested by the City Clerk. See Resolution Book page
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Bid Opening Sept. 22, 1977 11:00 a.m. 77 SI 10, International Paper Plat
City Manager recommends awarding the bid to Bury & Carlson for $35,677.80
as low bid.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to award the bid subject
to the signing of the cooperative agreement to Bury & Carlson for $35,677.80
as low bid.
Resolution respecting Tax Forfeited Land
Member Anderson introduced the written resolution and moved its adoption
RESOLUTION
(Tax Forfeit Property Sale)
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, 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
September Budget Report
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receiveand file the
September Budget Report.
Public Hearing 77 SI 14 Street Impr. or Oiling on Sunnyridge In.
City Engineer reviewed the project.
Mayor opened hearing for public input.
Mr. V.M. Mylan, 204 Sunnyridge Lane - Would favor blacktopping.
J. Murray, 200 Meadow Lane - In favor of dust abatement.
C.A. Pederson, 240 N. Meadow Lane - In favor of upgrading.
Mr. W. Baum, 200 Sunnyridge Lane - In favor of blacktopping
R. Johnson, 221 Sunnyridge Lane - In favor of blacktopping
D. Johnson, 234 Sunnyridge Lane - Staed with taxes as high as they are now, feels
they can put up with the dust.
Dr. Baker, 220 Sunnyridge Lane - sent in a letter supporting bituminous surfacing.
Mrs. Clarence Tolg, 206 Sunnyridge Lane - sent in a letter opposing blacktopping.
Mayor closed hearing of public input.
Member Thorsen introduced the written resolution and moved its adoption
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
77 SI 14
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Public Hearing 77 SI 14 Street Impr. or Oiling on Sunnyridge Lane.
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 Thorsen and
the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was
declared duly passed, adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested
by the City Clerk. See Resolution book page
Member Johnson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION
77 SI 14
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Anderson andupon vote being taken thereon, the following members
voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Hoover, Johnson, Swartz and Thorsen and
the following voted against the same: noen, whereupon said resolution was
declared duly passed, adopted and signed by the Mayor and his signature
attested by the City Clerk. See Resolution book page
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried at the time of assessment
hearing the Council consider setting the assessment period over ten years.
Public Hearing 77 SI 13 Paved portions of Western Ave. - Curb & Gutter
City Engineer reviewed the project.
Mayor opened the hearing for(.public input.
Mr. & Mrs. R. Blau, 6530 Western Ave. - In favor. Chose option B or C.
Mrs. Blau - Asked if there was something temporary that could be done because
of the bad ruts.
Mr. C. Burmeister, 6505 Glenwood - Against whole program. Would like to see
some other solutions.
Mayor closed public hearing.
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried to continue theipublic hearing
to December 5, 1977 to allow some time for consultation between the Residents
and the Engineering Dept. and also to discuss any alternatives that they
might have.
First Reading of Noise Ordinance
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried to bring on for a first
reading an Ordinance Amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
(Providing additional noise regulations)
Regular Meeting of the City Council - October 17, 1977
First Reading of Noise Ordinance (con't)
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the ordinance
herein quoted by title on its first reading and to move to second reading
November 7, 1977. Upon roll call vote being taken thereon, the members were
recorded as voting as follows:
ANDERSON - YES
HOOVER -- YES
SWARTZ - YES
No Parking Ottawa Ave. Between Glenwood and Natchez
JOHNSON - YES
THORSEN - YES
D. L. Mooney, School Liaison Officer gave a review for the needs of no parking
on Ottawa Avenue.
Member Anderson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its
adoption
RESOLUTION
(Restrictive Parking on Certain Portions of Ottawa
Avenue)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Thorsen andupon 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
Housing Community Development Block Grant Reallocation of year 3 funds
Jeff Sweet gave background information.
Member Johnson introduced the written resolution and moved its adoption
RESOLUTION
(Designating the Housing Community Development Block
Grant Fund of $23,450 with first priority for improvements
to Brookview Community Center to remove the architectual
barrier and the remaining amount for the feasibility study
as proposed.)
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 Thorsen and the following
voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was duly passed, adopted
and signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the City Clerk. See
Resolution Book page
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Appeal from B.Z.A. Re: Joining of Sports Center and Gas Station (from
10-3-77)
Jeff Sweet reviewed memo regarding future development possibilities in the
area.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Anderson and carried to deny the appeal.
Managers Intent to Retire
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the
letter of retirement from the City Manager.
Resolution Re: Assessment
Member Johnson introduced and read the resolution and moved its adoption
RESOLUTION
(Determining total amounts that would have been assessed against
certain parcels of tax forfeited lands if such properties had been
subject to assessments at the time of determination by the Citv
Council of the following schedules and directing the City Clerk
to prepare an abstract showing the descripiton of each parcel
land forfeited to the State for non-payment of taxes andthe total
amount that would have been assessed against each parcel if it
had been subject to assessment: and.directing said City Clerk
to certify that same to the County Auditor pursuant to the provisions
of Chapter 394, Laws of Minnesota.)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Anderson andupon 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
(Mayor Hoover had to leave the meeting and appointed Mary Anderson as Mayor
Pro Tem)
Landscaping on Laurel Avenue Ponds - Park & Recreation Director
John Brenna, Park and Recreation Director presented a map of the proposed
landscaping.
Council heard recommendations from the Chairpersons of the Park and Recreation
Commission, Environmental Commission and the Open Space Commission.
J. Wind 250 Jersey Ave. S. - On the upper part of theNorth side plant with
blue grass and formal areas down to the pond for residents use.
Nili Young, 110 Jersey Ave. S. - Concerned with .the type of grass used in
this area.
Regular Meeting of the City Council - October 17, 1977
Landscaping on Laurel Avenue Ponds - Park & Recreation Director
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to set for an informal
public hearing for the Meeting of December 5, 1977 at 7:30 p.m.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried that inaddition to the
adjacent property owners, people on Pennsylvania up to Ridgeway and the Good
Shepard Church will be notified.
Recommended Policy on Waiting Shelters - Director Public Works
City Engineer reviewed the proposed policy.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to request that the.City
Engineer meet with the Metropolitan Transit Commission to develop a criteria
of needed bus shelters.
City Attorney memo Re: Application for liquor license for the Elk's Club
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the
memo from the City Attorney on application for liquor license for the Elk's
Club.
Hennepin County Assessing Contract
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Thorsen and carried to hold this matter over
until the next Council Meeting of November 7, 1977.
Metropolitan Council System Statement Appeal
MOVED by Johsnon, seconded by Swartz and carried to authorize the Mayor and
City Manager to enter into a stipulation agreement to reconcile the difference
between the City and the Metropolitan Council.
Agreement with Herb Lefler for legal services
City Manager presented a letter from Herb Lefler regarding an estimate for
legal services in the Health Central Inc. case.
MOVED by Johsnon, seconded by Thorsen and carried to engage Herb Lefler as
attorney for the case at $50.00 per hour estimated at $15,000.00: further,
that a transfer of $15,000.00 be made from the contingency fund to a special
legal case, Health Central Inc., within the 1978 budget.
Report to Commissions Re: Liability and Indemnification
MOVED by Swartz, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the report
and request the Staff to provide a copy to each Chairperson of the Boards and
Commissions.
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Resolution supporting Hennepin County Trails
Member Swartz introduced and read the written resolution and moved the adoption
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE HENNEPIN COUNTY PARK RESERVE
DISTRICT'S EFFORT TO SERCURE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION
FUND CONTINGENCY RESERVES FOR THE NORTH HENNEPIN TRAIL
CORRIDOR.
The motion for the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Thorsen
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted in favor thereof:
Anderson, Johnson, Swartz and Thorsen and the following voted against the
same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed, adopted and
signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the City Clerk. See
Resolution Book page
Designation of Commissions responsible for preparation of Housing Policy
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to put on the next work
session of November 10, 1977 at 7:30 to set dead lines.
Adjournment
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried t 'ajour7eeting:�at
11:30 p.m.
ATTEST:
Cou cil S ary
Robert R. Hoover, Mayor
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