04-17-78 City Council MinutesRegular Meeting
of the
City Council April 17, 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 April 17, 1978 at 6:30 p.m.
The following members were present: Anderson, Johnson, Stockman and Thorsen.
Also present were: City Manager, Barkley G. Omans, City Engineer, Lowell Odland,
City Attorney, Robert Skare and Council Secretary, Kathy Middleton.
Due to the absence of Mayor Hoover, Mayor Pro -tem Councilmember Anderson called
the meeting to order. Mayor Hoover arrived at 6:35 p.m.
Approval of April 3, 1978 Minutes:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the minutes of
April 3, 1978 as amended:
page 58 Golden "V" Liquor Re: Sales to Minors - add "for consideration of
possible revocation or suspension: to read: "to set a public hearing
for consideration of possible revacation or suspension of Golden
"V" Liquor license for April 17, 1978".
page 57 Under Public Hearing Vacation - Vermont Avenue - add two other items
to consider for negotiations 1) confirm alternate access to feed store
from North. 2) Determine effect of the construction of Wisconsin
Avenue on the availability of gas to the Green House.
page 56 Under Continued Informal Public Hearing 78 -CW -1: add description to
motion "three sections of Winnetka from T.H. #55 to Golden Valley Rd.
from Duluth St. to 23rd Avenue N. and 23rd Ave. No to Medicine Lake
Road and Harold Avenue from Louisiana Ave. to Winnetka Ave.'
David Kahn, Chr. of Park and Recreation Commission Re: Lakeview Heiahts:
David Kahn, Chairperson of Park and Recreation Commission made two requests to the
Council. 1) Commission Budget Request of $300.00 more for commission in order
to inform area residents of commission meetings in their neighborhood.
2) Lakeview Heights - recommends no action taken at this time.
John Brenna, Director of Park andRecreation Department was present to give a report
to the Council of soil conditions and cost of putting in a tennis court.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to request the Park and Recreation
Department to proceed with the survey and the cost of that factor on the other
parcel and also a report on the total picture as to where all the courts are
right now by the September 5, 1978 Council Meeting.
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David Kahn, Chr. Park and Recreation Re: Lakeview Heights: (con't)
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to add to the Council worksession
for May consideration of recreational area for Dover Hill requesting the Staff
provide whatever information is available for the P.U.D. discussions and deliberations
relative to the Environmental Commission concerns about the open area.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson,. and carried to approve the $300.00 request
by the Park and Recreation Commiwsion for mailings regarding their meetings in the
neighborhoods and transfer $300 from Contingency to the 1978 Park and Recreation
Commission Budget.
Approval of Verified Accounts (Bills and Claims):
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen andcarried to pay the bills as submitted
on the prelist.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive the claim from
Kent Richey representing the Possis Corporation and refer it to our City Attorney
and our Insurance Company.
Approval of Licenses:
Councilmember Stockman abstained from voting on licenses #5280, 5281 and 5283 -
Holiday Motor Hotel, conflict of interest.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the licenses as
submitted and waive the fee for the Chester Bird american Legion Post #523
application for a one day On -Sale Sunday liquor license.
Godfather's Pizza Malt Liquor License:
City Manager stated that the owners had asked that this item be held over.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to continue with this item
until the applicant is ready to appear.
Golden "V" Liquor - Sale to Minors:
Thomas Anderson, owner of Golden "V" Liquor Store, was present to answer questions
from the Council.
Mayor Hoover offered Mr. Thomas Anderson a change to hold a formal hearing before
the Council and Mr. Thomas Anderson did not request one.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to defer formal public hearing
until the court trials are concluded on the condition that no additional
complaints of violation are received during that time.
Regular Meeting of the City Council - April 17, 1978
Approval of Minutes of Boards and Commissions Meetings:
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to receive and file the minutes
of Boards and Commissions Meetings items F, G, H & I as listed on the agenda.
Human Rights Commission Meeting - March 9, 1978: Park and Recreation
Commission Meeting - April 4, 1978; Community/Senior Citizens Center
Meeting - April 3, 1978. Letter from David Kahn, Chr. Park & Recreation
Commisison Re: Lakeview Heights.
Certificates of Appreciation to Golden Valley Public Safety Explorer Scouts:
Jim Crawford, Public Safety Dir-ctor, presented members of the Public Safety
Explorer Scouts for recognition from the Council for their service to the
Citizens of Golden Valley.
Mr. Roger Marx, Golden Valley Police Officer and liaision with the Explorer Post,
briefly explained what the Explorer Post does.
Mr. Jeff Goldsmith, President of the Explorer Post, reviewed some of the kinds
of service the Post provides within the City.
Mayor Hoover presented to Roger Marx and Jeff Goldsmith and award of merit for their
service to the citizens of Golden Valley.
Public Hearing Vacation — Vermont Avenue (continued from 4/3/78):
Mayor Hoover stated this was a continued public hearing of the vacation of Vermont
Avenue.
Paul Gallick, Golden Valley Bank, presented proposal for vacation.
City Engineer spoke on three items of concern:
1) Access to Co -Op Property
2) Provision for dedication of right-of-way
3) Question if house for gas fixtures would be in the roadway if Wisconsin
Avenue was constructed.
Mayor Hoover opened the meeting for public input on vacation of Vermont Avenue
and persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their views
thereon.
There no persons present to express their opinions.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried that it is our intent to vacate
Vermont Avenue as soon as negotiations of the exchange of land for the vacation of
Vermont Avenue and Maren Lane have been completed.
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Northeast & Southeast Fire Station Planning Committee - Information to public on
Bond Issue:
Bill Forster brought Council up-to-date on the campaign for the bond issue. Stated
various means for getting information to the public. Requested an additional
$3000.00 to budget for this purpose.
MOVED by Anderson to approve the $3,000 to the Fire Station Planning Committee with
a reminder that it comes back to the Council for final approval.
After discussion motion was withdrawn.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to transfer $3,000 from
contingency to the Southeast Fire Station Budget.
Metropolitan Municipalities Re: Change of Meeting Date:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the bulletin
received from the Metropolitan Municipalities regarding change of meeting date
from May 24, 1978 to May 17, 1978.
Northwest Human Service Council Re: Local Government Support:
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the report
from the Northwest Human Service Council and transfer $640.00 from Contingency to
the Council Budget for Northwest Human Service Council support.
Petition: 78 LF 1 - Sanitary Sewer - Lindsay St. & W. Service Dr. T.H. 100:
(PH 5/15/78)
Lowell Odland, City Engineer, this is a peition for sanitary sewer for the vacant
lot on the Southwest corner of Lindsay Street and T.H. 100. Recommends that if
a hearing is held to hold a hearing on the entire parcel to serve all the property
that is presently not served by sanitary sewer rather than to extend it now and
to come back and extend it again in the future.
Member Anderson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
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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, 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 ResolutionBook
page X, )_
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Petition: Curb and Gutter - Xylon Avenue - 24th to Medicine Lake: (PH 5/15/78)
City Engineer stated this was a petition for concrete curb and gutter.
Member Johnson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
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The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member
Stockman and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Anderson, Hoover, 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 2
Laurel Avenue Improvement Hearing 6-19-78:
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to call an informal public hearing
for June 19, 1978 for Laurel Avenue Improvement from Turners Crossroad to
Pennsylvania.
Quotes - Pick-up Utility Body:
City Manager presented quotations received and recommend award to MacQueen Equipment,
Inc. as low quote.
Quotations received were:
MacQueen Equipment, Inc. $1262.00
L -Z Company, Inc. $1439.00
Northwest Tel-E-Lect $1599.00
Lahass $1688.00
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to award the purchase of 1978
Service Body to MacQueen Equipment, Inc. for $1262.00 as low quote.
Quotes - Sweeper Broom Refills:
City Manager presented quotations received and recommend award to MacQueen Equipment,
Inc.
Quotation received:
MacQueen Equipment, Inc. $1980.00
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to award the purchase of Sweeper
Brooms to MacQueen Equipment, Inc. for $1,980.00.
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1977 General Fund Statements (subject to audit):
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carridd to receive and file the 1978
General Fund Statements.
March Budget Report:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thoren and carried to transfer $5,000 from Contingency
to the Valley Square Task Force Account.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to transfer $4,000 from Contingency
to the Council Budget #4310 for Professional Services.
New Service Road from Florida Avenue to Colorado Avenue: (PH 7/5/78)
Lowell Odland, City Engineer, stated this was a request for construction of a service
road from Florida Avenue to Colorado Avenue.
Member Anderson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION PROVIDNG FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
78 SI 6
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, 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
pagev2S�.
City Engineer Report Re: Blacktopping of Wisconsin Avenue South:
Lowell Odland, City Engineer, stated request was for installing a 24 foot wide
bituminous surfaced street without concrete curb and gutter.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to ask the Mayor to contact
Mr. Sutherland and inform him of the City Engineer's report and suggest that the
Council will be open to a public hearing if there will be more people interested
in surfacing.
Mayor Hoover and Councilmember Stockman voted nay.
Call Public Hearing - Rezoning Light Industrial to Commerical - 2480 Winnetka Ave.
North:
City Manager stated that the Planning Commission recommended a public hearing
and recommended rezoning.
Regular Meeting of the City Council - April 17, 1978
Call Public Hearing - Rezoning Light Industrial to Commercial - 2480 Winnetka Ave.
North: (con't)
Councilmember Stockman stated he will be stepping down from the table as a conflict
of interest.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to set a public hearing for
rezoning light industrial to Commerical for May 15, 1978.
Call Public Hearing P.U.D. #1-B Colonial Acres - General Plan (PH 5/15/78)
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to set a public hearing for
P.U.D. #1-B Colonial Acres for May 15, 1978.
Request for presentation on Light Rail Transit:
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to ask Mayor Pro -tem to write
a letter to Mr. Arenson with a copy of the letter sent to Mrs. Franklin and request
that he should send any information regarding light rail transit and what kind
of resolution or endorsement he wants.
Commission Appointment Discussion - Open Space Commission:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the letter
from Craig Husebye and have the Mayor communicate to Craig Husebye and Mary Bowman
that the Council will review Craig's attendance at the end of a six month period.
Rhode Island Appraisals:
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to authorize the appraisal of
Rhode Island Residencs by Shenehon-Goodlund & Associates for $85 per site and request
that the Mayor or Jeff Sweet write a letter indicating the purpose of this as to
it helping them in the determination of their feelings about the plan and that in
no way does this imply approval of the plan at this point.
MOVED by Jbhnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to tranfer $1600 from Contingency
and appropriate it to the Valley Square Task Force Account for the appraisal cost.
Environmental Commission:
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to authorize the attendance of
two Environmental Commission members to attend Community Noise Control Enforcement
Motor Vehicle Law at $20.00 per person for the sum of $40.00 from Council Budget.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the survey
from the Environmental Commission and approve as submitted.
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Gordon Engstrom, Golden Valley Country Club Re: Water Problems:
City Engineer, reviewed the drainage problem. REcommends that a study be done
for an underground drain system or ponding.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the letter
from Gorden Engstrom and authorize the City Engineer to work with the Golden Valley
Country Club in attempting to find answers in the water problems.
Adjournment:
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to adjo at 9:50 p.m.
ROBERT R. HOOVER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
C N L SE RETARY
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