02-21-78 City Council MinutesRegular Meeting
Of The
City Council February 21, 1978
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council of
the City of Golden Valley, Hennepin County, Minnesota was held at 7800 Golden
Valley Road in said City on February 21, 1978 at 6:30 p.m.
The following members were present: Anderson, Johnson, Stockman and Thorsen.
Also present were: Assistant City Manager, Jeff Sweet; City Engineer, Lowell
Odland; City Attorney, Robert Skare and Council Secretary, Kathy Middleton.
Due to the absence of Mayor Hoover, the Mayor Pro -tem, Councilmember Anderson
called the meeting to order.
Approval of Minutes of February 6, 1978:
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the minutes of
February 6, 1978 as amended:
Page 21 - Under Request for Valley Square Report Action - Bob Levin:
Change the word "names" to "meetings" to read: MOVED by Johnson,
seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve in concept and authorize
the Commission to hold informational hearings to occur within a
period of two months and authorize the expenditure of $750.00 for
committee expenses for these meetings.
Page 19 - Under Bid Opening 1-19-78 11:00 a.m. Pedestrian Bridge - Add the word
"Representing": Mr. Chuck Weicheselbaum, representing the Commissioner
of Transportation.
Page 18 - Under Permit application D.N.R. to work in Bassett Creek - 2241 Lee
Ave. N.: change motion to read MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson
and carried to concur with the Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission
recommendation regarding the permit application for work at 2241
Lee Avenue North. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried
for the transfer of funds for clean-up of Bassett Creek East of
Noble Avenue from contingency to the Bassett Creek Flood Control
Commission Fund. MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried
that it is Golden Valley's position that any additional maintenance
on the creek be part of the management package rather than a
responsibility of the community and that we send a letter to the
Commission informing them of this.
Page 15 - Under Appointment tolthe Civil Service Commission - amend motion to
read MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson andcarried to approve the
Mayor's appointment of Dr. John Taborn to the Police Civil Service
Commission for a three year term expiring on December 31, 1981.
Approval of Minutes of February 9, 1978:
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the minutes of the
meeting of February 9, 1978•
Regular Meeting of the City Council - February 21, 1978
Approval of Minutes of February 10, 1978:
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve theminutes of the
meeting of February 10, 1978.
Approval of Verified Accounts (Bills and Claims):
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the payment of the
bills as submitted on the prelist.
Approval of Licenses:
LICENSES FOR APPROVAL FEBRUARY 21, 1978
NO.
LICENSEE
TYPE
FEE
4954
Golden Valley Learning Center
Food Estab.
Exempt
4955
Cramer's Food Mart
Cig.
12.00
4956
7 -Eleven Store
Grocery
50.00
4957
7 -Eleven Store
Malt Liq. (Off Sale)
25.00
4958
A. Weismans Company (Jax of Golden
Valley) Cig.
12.00
4959
Malik's Union 76
Cig.
12.00
4960
New Boulevard, Inc.
Cig.
12.00
4961
VOID
4962
Golden V. Liquor (Tom Anderson)
Cig.
12.00
4963
Golden Hills Liquor
Cig.
12.00
4964
7 -Eleven Store
Hot dog mach (addl
facility)
10.00
MOVED
by Stockman, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the issuances of
the licenses as submitted on page 196.
Report on the Aloha Corporation:
The City Attorney presented to the Council a report pertaining to the Aloha
Corporation's liquor operation, which consisted of additional financial, ownership
and other information that is required by the Golden Valley Ordinance.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the report
from the City Attorney of the Aloha Corporation's liquor operation.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to direct the City Attorney
to submit the information from the Aloha Corporation to the State for their
comment, information and any enforcement direction that they feel is advised by
them.
Approval of Boards and Commission Meeting Minutes:
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the minutes
of the Boards and Commissions as listed on the agenda from G through L:
Bassett Creek Flood Control Cokmission, Planning Commission, Open Space Commission
Building Board of Review, Human Rights Commission, Southeast Fire Station Planning
Committee.
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Approval of Boards and Commission Meeting Minutes:
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to ask the City Manager to
obtain from the park and recreation Director a history of and future plans for
Pennsylvania Woods to be presented to the Council on March 6th.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson andcarried to request the Mayor to send a
letter to the Open Space Commission regarding the Laurel Avenue area to let them
know what the status is and that the Staff has been directed to prepare some
proposals and when the proposals are ready, then citizens and commissions and
any body interested will have an opportunity to have input to the Council before
any decisions are made.
Southeast Fire Station Planning Committee Approve Concept Model Set Design:
Bill Forster, Chr., made presentation.
Mr. Mundt, Architect, was
present to describe the material used in the building.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded
by Johnson and carried to approve the concept
model
and thank the people that
did take part in the Southeast Fire Station Site
Committee.
G. Burt Brown, Chrp. of Park
& Recreation Commission Re: Re -naming of
Woodlawn Park:
Burt Brown, Chrm. of Park
& Recreation Commission, reviewed the request
for the
park name change. Stated
the Park and Recreation Commission recommends
approval
of the request.
Member Johnson introduced
and read the written resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Re -name Woodlawn Park to Gearty Park)
The motion for the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Stockman and
upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Anderson,
Johnson, Stockman 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 1D ("—.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried that our minutes show this
name change and that all future maps and zoning statements of that part of Golden
Valley note the name change.
Public Safety Awards:
Jim Crawford, Public Safety Director, presented the 1977 Police Officers who
were given the letters of commendation and also the Firefighter of the Year Award
and the Police Officer of the Year Award.
Deputy Director, Jim Zelinsky, described why these people have received the letter
of commendation and merit award.
Regular Meeting of the City Council - February 21, 1978
Public Safety Awards (con't):
Officers Dennis Smith, James Berge, Dale Smedberg, Steven Tallen, LeRoy Trandem,
Craig Smith were honored.
John Rudolph, Volunteer Fire Chief, presented George Erickson as the Firefighter
of the year and had the City Council present George Erickson a plaque and a pin.
Jim Zelinsky presented Gary Quarnstrom as the Police Officer of the Year Award
and had the City Council present Gary Quarnstrom with the plaque and a pin.
Waiver of Platting Ordinance - 1535 Jersey Avenue:
Mayor Pro -tem stated this was a public hearing andopened the meeting for public
input on the waiver of platting ordinance for 1535 Jersey Avenue and persons
present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their opinion thereon.
Rudolph Kargel the property owner was present.
Mayor Pro -tem then closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnsonand carried to approve the waiver of platting
ordinance, subject to the relocation of the sewer and water services to be &cated
in the Right -of -Way of Jersey Avenue.
NORTHERLY PARCEL - 6905 Olympia Street -
The NOrth 74.50 feet of the East 25.00 feet of Lot 58 and the North 74.50 feet of
Lots 59 and 60, "Belmont".
SOUTHERLY PARCEL - 1535 Jersey Avenue North -
That part of the East 25.00 feet of Lot 58 and of lots 59 and 60, "Belmont",
lying South of the North 74.50 feet thereof. The North 23.00 feet of Lots 133
and 134, "Belmont".
Hennepin County Traffic Study Re: County State Aid Hwy. #66 (Duluth St.):
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the report
prepared by Hennepin County on County State Aid Highway #66 and to set a public
informational meeting for the Council meeting of March 20, 1978 at 7:30 p.m.
Thomas Heenan Re: City's sick leave policy:
Jeff Sweet, Assistant City Manager, stated Tom Heenan was unable to attend the
meeting as he had a prior committment. Mr. Sweet reviewed the rationale for the
present policy.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to leave the sick leave
policy as it is and to deny Tom Heenan's request.
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Regular Meeting of the City Council - February 21, 1978
Connie Cob Re: Financing Human Service Council:
Jeff Sweet, Assistant City Manager, presented the Council with a letter from the
Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council for passage of a resolution for support
and the continued policy of funding.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to pass the resolution and
to direct the Assistant City Manager to send the resolution along with a cover
letter to Commissioners Tom Ticen and Sam Sivanich.
Member Johnson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Approving the Funding of Human Services Council)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Stockman and upon vote thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Anderson, Johnson, Stockman, 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
January Budget Report:
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the January
Budger Report.
C.E.T.A. Agreement Extension:
Jeff Sweet, Assistant City Manager, reviewed the C.E.T.A. Program.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to authorize the Mayor and
Manager to enter into the agreement with Hennepin County to provide funding for
C.E.T.A. personnel.
Police Car Washing Agreement:
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the contract with
Octopus Car Wash.
H.R.A. Development:
Jeff Sweet, Assistant City Manager requested that the City Council postpone
further word due to changes being considered by the Legislature.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsenand carried to rescind the previous motion
calling for the public hearing on H.R.A. for March 6, 1978•
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to request the Staff to present
a report on March 20, 1978 on the current status of tax increment financing.
Regular Meeting of the City Council - February 21, 1978
1977 Affirmative Action Report:
Davide Simmons, Affirmative Action Director, was present to review the Affirmative
Action Report and answer any questions from the Council.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the
Affirmative Action Report.
1977 Youth Employment Service Report:
Joyce Orbuch, Youth Employment Service Director, presented the Council with an
updated summary to the Youth Employment Service Program for the Council's
information.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the 1977
Youth Employment Service Report.
Existing Statutory Law regarding vicious dogs - City Attorney:
The City Attorney presented the Council with an analysis of the existing statutory
law regarding vicious dogs.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the report
by the City Attorney and to place this itme on the agenda of March 6, 1978 and
to notify the Citizen, whose child had been attacked by a dog, of this meeting.
Error in legal description - August 15, 1977 Minutes - 2185 Bonnie Lane:
The City Engineer stated this was an addition to the legal description of
2185 Bonnie Lane.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsenand carried to add the legal description
(together with Lot 6 Block 3 Mary Hills) to the Parcel A description.
Call Informal Public Hearing (78 CW 1) 1978 Concrete Walk Program (PH 3/20/78):
Lowell Odland, City Engineer, described the concrete walk program and asked
that an informal public hearing be scheduled for March 20th for those segments
of the walk to be constructed in 1978.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to set an informal public hearing
for 1978 concrete walk program for areas listed under the first priority for
the March 20, 1978 meeting.
On the West side of Winnetka Ave. from Golden Valley Rd. to T.H. #55
On the West side of Winnetka Ave. from Duluth St. to 23rd Ave. N.
On the West side of Winnetka Ave. from 23rd Ave. No. to Medicine Lk. Rd.
On the South side of Country Club Dr. from Douglas Dr. to Glenwood Ave.
- from Glenwood Ave. To Jersey Ave.
- from Jersey Ave. to Douglas Dr.
Regular Meeting of the City Council - February 21, 1978
Appointment to T.H. #12 Improvement Study Committee:
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to appoint Daryl (Kit) Natz,
representing 1-394; George Burkards - United Properties; Harold Lynch -
Turners Crossroad; Joe Dundovic - At -Large; Paul Welter - At -Large; Jim Lupient
Lupient Oldsmobile; John Schevenius - General Mills; Warren Lundsgaard -
North Tyrol; Mel Maisel - South Tyrol; and to appoint Warren Lundsgaard as
Chairperson on the T.H. #12 Improvement Study Task Force.
Appointment to Boards and Commissions:
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to reappoint Glenn Cording and
Jerry Mundt to the Building Board of Review Commission for a 3 year term and to
appoint Joe Yancey to the Building Board of Review Commission for a 2 year term.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Stockman and carried to reappoint Wallace Klovstad,
Emilie Johnson, Diane Asher for a 3 year term and to appoint Alvin Dietz and
John Dietrich for al year term to the Environmental Commission.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to reappoint Virginia Levy
and Harold McClendon for a 3 year term to the Housing & Community Development
Commission.
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MOVED by
Stockman,
seconded by
Johnson and carried to
appoint
James Commers to
on the Human Rights Commission.
the Open
Space Commission for
a 1 year term.
reappoint Ronald Haskvitz,
LeRoy
MOVED by
Thorsen,
seconded by
Johnson and carried to
reappoint
Delores Cufaude
and Craig
Husebye
to the Open
Space Commission for a
3 year term.
MOVED by
Johnson,
seconded by
Thorsen and carried to
reappoint
Ray Petersen,
Jim Haglund,
Merrilee
Riley for a 3 year term to the
Park and
Recreation Commission.
MOVED by
Thorsen,
seconded by
Johnson and carried to
reappoint
Ron Edstrom and
Kathryn
Herje for
a 3 year term to the Planning Commission.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to appoint John Browning for
a 3 year term to the Safety Council and to refer to the Safety Council the names
of Richard Huntley, Jay Hoffman and Steven Hazelrigg for recommendation.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Stockman and carried to reappoint Scott Christensen
and Richard Bloom for a 3 year term on the Safety Council.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to appoint Sheryl Hvass,
Roxanne McCabe and Barbara Hanovich for a 3 year term to the Human Rights Commission.
MOVED
by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to
request the Mayor to send a
letter
of thanks to Hilmer Erickson for his service
on the Human Rights Commission.
MOVED
by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to
reappoint Ronald Haskvitz,
LeRoy
Marshall and Max Goldberg to the Human Rights
Commission for a 3 year term.
Regular Meeting of the City Council - February 21, 1978
Appointments to the Boards and Commissions (con't):
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to appoint Shirley Purvis
to the Human Rights Commission for a two year term. Mayor Pro -tem Abstained.
She felt the Mayor should have the opportunity to participate in the decision on
this additional opening which the Council was not aware of until this evening.
Suburban Public Health Nursing Service Status Report:
Jeff Sweet Assistant City Manager, submitted a couple of letters on the current
status of the Suburban Public Health Nursing Service for the Council's information
and their discussion.
No Council action was taken.
Council and Commission Recognition Dinner Date:
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to arrange a sit-down dinner at
Brookview Community Center for Council and all Commission members on March 30, 1978
at 6:30 p.m.
Adjournment:
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Stockman and carried to adjourn the meeting at 10:09 P.M.
MAYOR P -TEM
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ATTEST:
COUNCIL S CRET Y
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