08-07-78 City Council MinutesRegular Meeting
Of The
City Council August 7, 1978
Purusant 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 August 7, 1978, at 6:30 p.m.
The following members were present: Hoover, Johnson, Stockman. The following
were absent: Anderson, Thorsen. Also present were: City Manager, Jeff Sweet;
City Engineer, Lowell Odland; City Attorney, Robert Skare and Council Secretary,
Kathy Middleton.
Approval of Minutes of July 17, 1978:
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the minutes of
July 17, 1978 as corrected:
page 155 - Under Brad Janzen Re: Mark Hurd Property: amend the motion to
read: MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried that
the Council endorses the Staff recommendations for this proposal
with the addition of prohibition of easement from easterly parcel
to Pennsylvania Avenue.
- Under Open Space Re: Valley d'Or: add the date of the 28th.
page 154 - Under Open Space Re: Valley d'Or: change the date of August 23rd
to the 28th.
Approval of Verified Accounts: (Bills and Claims)
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to receive and file the claim
from Mr. Beckman.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to receive and file the claim
from Steve Melemed.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the claim
from Ernest Luick.
Judgement Re: Troyer, et al vs. Hoover, et al:
Allan Barnard, Attorney, representing the City, reviewed the court case and the
judgement received.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the press release as
presented.
Approval of Licenses:
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the issuance of the
licenses with the exception of #5383.
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Approval of Licenses: coni
LICENSES FOR APPROVAL AUGUST 7, 1978
NO.
LICENSEE
TYPE
FEE
5380
Golden Valley VFW Post #7051
Amuse. Device
25.00
5381
Anderson Cadillac, Inc.
New & Used Veh.
250.00
5382
LuMac Leasing, Inc.
New & Used Veh.
250.00
5384
Sir Vend (Westwood Lake Offices)
Cig.
6.00 Prorated
5385
Perkins Cake & Steak, Inc.
Food Estab
100.00 +10.00
penalty
5386
Perkins Cake & Steak, Inc.
Cig.
6.00
5387
Honeywell Rec. Dept. - Tom Oswalt
Itin Food
11.00
5388
Honeywell, Inc.
Food Estab.
100.00 Plus
10.00
penalty
Elks Club Application for On -Sale Liquor Licenses:
Bill Ringsred, Trustee, was present to make request.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the application
for On -Sale Liquor license for the Ekls Club subject to the six conditions that
have been identified from the Elks Club and subject to the Staff review in three
months and also the necessary check by the Inspection Department.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to prorate the liquor license
fee for the Elks Club for October 1, 1978.
Approval of Boards and Commissions Meetings Minutes:
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the minutes
of Boards and Commissions minutes from E through L as listed on the agenda.
H.R.A. Meeting - July 10, 1978; Housing & Community Development - July 12, 1978;
B.C.F.C.C. Meeting - June 15, 1978; Board of Zoning Appeals - July 11, 1978;
Human Rights Commission - July 13, 1978; Community/Senior Citizens Center -
July 24, 1978; Open Space Commission - July 19, 1978; Planning Commission -
July 24, 1978.
Approval of Verified Accounts: (Bills)
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the payment of the
bills as submitted on the prelist.
Minutes of the Safety Council Meeting - May 22nd and June 26th, 1978:
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the minutes
of the Safety Council for May 22nd and June 26th, 1978.
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Recommendation Re: Stop Signs Jersey & Western:
A number of residents were present supporting the installation of stop signs at
Jersey and Western.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to set an informal public
hearing for Stop Signs on Jersey at Western for Council Meeting of August 21, 1978.
No Parking Signs Medicine Lake Road Area:
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman to approve the no parking signs from
Medicine Lake Road to Mendelssohn on the west side of the street and that all the
business be notified of this action.
After further discussion, motion was withdrawn.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to set an informal public hearing
on no parking signs at Medicine Lake Road Area for August 21, 1978.
Public Hearing Rezoning 610 Ottawa Avenue North (2nd Reading):
Mayor Hoover opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so
were afforded the opportunity to express their opinion thereon.
The proponent, Mr. Poole, was present.
No other persons were present to express their views.
Mayor Hoover closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to bring on the table for
seconded reading an ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
(Light Industrial Zoning District)
J. Poole
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its second reading. Upon roll call vote the following voted
as follows:
HOOVER - YES
JOHNSON - YES STOCKMAN - YES
Waiver of Platting Ordinance - 3310 Kyle Avenue North and 3300 Kyle Avenue North:
Mayor Hoover opened themeeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
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Waiver of Platting Ordinance - 3310 Kyle Avenue North and 3300 Kyle Avenue North:
Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, 3300 Kyle Ave. N. - were present to make request.
No other persons were present.
Mayor Hoover closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the waiver of platting
ordinance on 3300-3310 Kyle Avenue North as described below in Parcel 1 and
Parcel 11.
PARCEL L - 3310 Kyle Avenue North
Lot 10 and the North 2.00 feet of Lot 12, Block 1, NOBLE GROVE according to the
plat thereof on file or of record in the office of the County Recorder in and
for Hennepin County, Minnesota.
PARCEL II - 3300 Kyle Avenue
Lot 12, Block 1, NOBLE GROVE according to the plat thereof on file or of record
in the office of the County Recorder in and for Hennepin County, Minnesota
except the North 2.00 feet thereof.
Public Hearing RSL 86A Westbrook Road at Zane:
City Engineer stated this proposed improvement is for installation of one street
light (ornamental) at the corner of Westbrook Road and Zane Avenue North.
Mavor Hoover opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so
were afforded the opportunity to express their opinion thereon.
Norm Newmann, 5825 Westbrook Road - Opposed.
T.J. Koelz, 2300 Zane Ave. - In favor
M. Aldes, 5901 Westbrooke Road - In favor
Member Johnson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
RSL 86A
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:
Hoover, Johnson, Stockman 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
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Public Hearing RSL #90 Unity Avenue North from Minnequa to Greenview Lane:
City Engineer stated this project consists of installing three street lights on
Unity Avenue and Greenview Lane.
Mayor Hoover opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so
were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Mr. & Mrs. Roberts, 2035 Unity Ave. - In favor
Mayor Hoover closed the public hearing.
Member Stockman introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
RSL 90
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Johnson and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof: Hoover, Johnson, Stockman 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
First Reading Proposed Amendment to Dog Ordinance:
Mayor Hoover opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Mrs. Emilie Johnson, 2315 Decatur Ave. - Would like to see the ordinance more
comprehensive and fair.
Mayor Hoover closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to defer action until the
meeting of September 5, 1978.
Petition Favoring Existing Off -Sale Liquor Store Hours and Letter from Walter
Jones Golden Hills Liquor Requesting Change in Off -Sale Liquor Store Hours:
Mr. Walter Jones, Store Owner, was present to make a request to change the hours of
Off -Sale to 10:00 on Fridays.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the petition
of the eiaht off -sale store owners and receive and file the letter from Golden
Hills Liauor Store.
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Reaular Meetina of the City Council - Auaust 7, 1978
Peat, Marwick & Mitchell Re: Submittal of final 1977 Audit report:
John Murphy, Finance Director, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Jameson and Mr. Allyson
from Peat, Marwick and Mitchell were present to answer any questions regarding
the audit report.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to put this on the August 28th
work session for purposes of discussion and to set August 29th to meet with the
Auditors and Staff to review in detail their report.
The Representatives from Peat, Marwick & Mitchell gave a brief proposal for
next years audit.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to receive and file the audit
presentation.
Medicine Lake Lines Re: Dover Hill Apartment Bus Service:
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the
letter from Medicine Lake Lines and refer to the Human Rights Commission.
Patricia Halliday Re: Resianation from N.W. Human Service Advisory Board:
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to receive and file the letter
of resignation and send a letter of thanks for Patricia Halliday's service.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to write Idell Silberman
and Pat Halliday requesting sugqestions for appointees and to set the discussion
of the N.W. Human Services appointment for the September 5th meeting.
Roz Anderson Re: Day Care Funding:
Roz Anderson was present to make request.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to refer to the Park and
Recreation Commission for their information, the Human Rights Commission for their
recommendation and also the Staff for their comment to be reported back by the
September 18th meeting, and to request that Roz Anderson make an appearance before
the Human Rights Commission for a presentation on Day Care Funding.
Proposed Agreement with William Barbush and Richard Ernst:
Irene Bartrom representing William Barbush was present to answer questions.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve this agreement and
authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign the agreement with conditions of
the effective date on compliance with building codes and Zoning and Engineering
Department requirements.
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Bid Opening 8/7/78 2:30 p.m. General Obligation Fire Station Bonds:
John Murphy, Finance Director, reviewed the bid opening and recommended the award
to E.J. Prescott, as low bidder.
Member Stockman introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AWARDING THE SALE OF $575,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION FIRE STATION BONDS AND
DETERMINING THE FORM AND DETAILS THEREOF
AND LEVYING A TAX FOR THEIR PAYMENT
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Johnson and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof: Hoover, Johnson, Stockman 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 3l�
Petition Re: Call public hearing RSL #92 Perry Avenue North: (PH 9/5/78)
Member Johnson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
RSL 92
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:
Hoover, Johnson, Stockman 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'- -.� .
Directors Office of State Aid Re: Implementation of 5 yr. State Aid Construction
Program:
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file theletter
from the Technical Support Services Division.
E.F. Robb, Jr. Re: Public Health Nursing Service:
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to request the Mayor to communicate
with Commissioner Robb that it is the Council's intent to sunnort a resolution
for a duel vendor system that would result in high qualitv care as well as cost
effectiveness.
Proposed Agreement Trustee Mark Hurd Aerial Surveys, Inc.:
It was Council consensus that there are no present plans to cul-de-sac Pennsylvania
Avenue.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the agreement with
Mark Hurd and direct the Mayor and Manager to enter into this agreement not to
become effective until they furnish the City with a deed for the green belt easement.
Regular Meeting of the City Council - August 7, 1978
Appointment of Election Judges:
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the list of
election judges as submitted.
WORKERS FOR SEPT. 12th and NOV. 7th, 1978, PRIMARY AND GENERAL ELECTIONS
CAN
WORK
PRECINCT #1
SEPT. NOV.
X
X
CAPT. Pat Roske
X
X
Shirley Greelis
X
X
Marie Tiffin
X
X
Sandra Lieberman
X
X
Katherine Hilger
X
Judy Dale
PRECINCT #2
X
X
CAPT. Doris Senstad
X
X
Barb Winikoff
X
Ruth Hovden
X
Tom Young
X
Claire Tyra
X
Ruby Van Horn
X
X
Jean Quist
PRECINCT #3
X
X
CAPT. Artice Silverman
X
X
Mary Provost
X
X
Pat Lande
X
X
Mary K. Gormley
X
X
Stephanie Helgesen
PRECINCT #4
X
X
CAPT. Eileen Hedberg
X
X
Shirley Klovstad
X
X
Shirley Chenoweth
X
X
Nancy Roll
X
X
Patricia Eggleston
PRECINCT #5
X
X
CAPT. Carol Israel
X
X
Lois Olson
X
X
Bea Wagner
X
X
Marvis Peterson
X
X
Jan Christensen
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Call Public Hearing Watermain on Maren Lane and Wisconsin and Sanitary Sewer on
Maren Lane: (PH 9/5/78
Member Stockman introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
78 WM 5
Appointment of Election Judges con't:
Can Work
PRECINCT #6
Sept.
Nov.
X
CAPS' .Rosland Shovlin or Paula Fox
X
CAPT. Virginia Anderson
X
Rosland Shovlin
X
X
Fabiola Jarvis
X
X
Groce Hurdelbrink
X
X
Kathleen Reiser
PRECINCT #7
X
X
CAPT. Noreen Stratman
X
X
Florence Guntzel
X
X
Beth Schwartz
X
X
Margaret H. Reiss
X
X
Beatrice Zetterstrom
PRECINCT #8
X
X
CAPT. Peggy Lien
X
X
Shelia Coy
X
Barb Petitclair
X
X
Connie Hietala
X
X
Helen Denson
ABSENTEE BALLOTS
X
X
Betty Villars
X
X
Joan C. Murphy
ALTERNATE
LIST
X
X
Tamara Wilcox
X
X
Margaret Blumers
X
X
Marilyn Natz
X
X
Bonnie Moilanen
X
X
Cecily Helgesen
X
X
Janice Kadiesky
X
X
Margaret Nelson
X
X
Verde Clinton
X
X
Lois Bodeau
X
Judy Goldfein
?
?
Nancy Ann Nelson
Part
Days
Caroline Ainsworth
X
X
Doris Partridge
Call Public Hearing Watermain on Maren Lane and Wisconsin and Sanitary Sewer on
Maren Lane: (PH 9/5/78
Member Stockman introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
78 WM 5
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Call public hearing Watermain on Maren Lane and Wisconsin and Sanitary Sewer
on Maren Lane: PH 9/5/78): coni
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Johnson and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof: Hoover, Johnson, Stockman 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 3-i.
Member Stockman introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
78 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 voted in favor
thereof: Hoover, Johnson, Stockman 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 -'\
Status Re: Relocation of Post Office:
City Manager reviewed the background on possible relocation of post office.
Jim Hoben, present owner of proposed site, was present.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to authorize the Mayor to
write to the U.S. Postal Service, advising them 1) that the City is currently
doing a planning study about future expansion of the,.Civic Center area, and that
the current Post Office building may be acquired,by the City for expansion of the
Civic Center area; and 2) that the City would be willing to participate in the
cost of the Post Office acquiring a new site, to the amount of $.50 per square
foot for acquisition of the City's recommended site, located at Boone and 7th
Avenue, subject to legal authority. 3) That the Post Office be requested to
communicate back to the City their decision on the site by September 18th.
Motion acquisition of 10th Avenue from Winnetka to Rhode Island:
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to authorize the Staff to
negotiate for acquisition of 10th Avenue.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to authorize the Mayor to write
to the Hennepin County Library Branch requesting the transfer of their property
North of the Bassett Creek to the City for parking, open space, drainage and roadway
purposes.
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Staff report Re: Gambling ordinance for nonprofit and charitable organizations.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to defer any action on this
until September 18, 1978 meeting.
Quotations: Additional seed for Par 3 Golf Course:
City Manager presented quotes received and recommended purchase to Twin City Seed
Company in the amount of $1,700.00 as low bid.
Quotes received were:
Twin City Seed Company - 1,000
lbs.
fairway seed
$
1,400.00
50
lbs.
tee seed
300.00
$
1,700.00
Turf Supply Company - 1,000
lbs.
fairway seed
$
1,400.00
50
lbs.
tee seed
300.00
$
1,700.00
M.T. Wiley, Inc. - 1,000
lbs.
fairway seed
$
1,480.00
50
lbs.
tee seed
332.50
$ 1,812.50
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to award the purchase of additional
seed for the fairways and tees to Twin City Seed Company for $1,700.00 as low bid.
Quotations: Centerline Striping:
City Manager stated that only one firm is available in the area for this type of
work. Therefore, it is requested to award the contract to Twin City Striping
in the amount of $4,000.00 for approximately fifteen miles of centerline striping.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to award the contract of
centerline striping to Twin City Striping.
Resolution Designation of Applicants Local Agent for Flood Relief Funds:
Member Stockman introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Designation of Applicants Local
Agent)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member
Johnson and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Hoover, Johnson, Stockman 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 ,`
Regular Meeting of the City Council - August 7, 1978
Call Public Hearing Rezoning -
Scattered Site Housing Sites (PH 9/5/78)
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by
Stockman and
carried to set a public hearing for
scattered site housing sites for September
5, 1978.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by
Stockman and
carried to refer to the Planning
Commission for their review at
their August
28th meeting.
Call public hearing Relocated
Rhode Island
79 -SI -6 (PH 9/18/78):
Member Stockman introduced and
read the written
resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
79 SI 6
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Johnson and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof: Hoover, Johnson, Stockman 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 3cl
Temporary Funding Rhode Island Acquisition:
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to authorize a loan of $70,000
from Utility Fund to the H.R.A. Valley Square Account.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to authorize the transfer of
#325,000 from the Utility and Public Works Reserve Fund to the State Aid Road
Account forthe purpose of acquiring right-of-way for relocated Rhode Island.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to authorize the City Manager
to increase the purchase offer on the property at 811 Rhode Island by $3,500
and the purchase offer on the property on 801 Rhode Island by $12,000, subject to
no request for a replacement housing payment by these owners.
Update Storm Damaged Homeowners Meeting:
City Manager reviewed the status of the meetings held with Golden Valley Residents
regarding flood damage to their property.
No Council action was taken.
Imprest Checking Account for Recreation Activities:
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to authorize an official
activity bank account for the Park and Recreation Department in the amount of
$500.00 and to appoint the Park and Recreation Director or his assistant as
custodians of this account and to authorize these two people to sign the checks.
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Appointment to the Park and Recreation Commission:
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to add this item to our August
28th work session.
T. H. #12:
Mayor Hoover reviewed the meetings with the adjacent Mayors of Golden Valley
regarding T.H. #12.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to authorize the Mayor and a
representative to work with the citizens committee in conjuction with Staff to
establish a joint meeting with adjacent communities.
Adjournment:
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to adjourn the meeting at
11:10 P.M.
ATTEST:
COUNCIL SECRETARY
ROBERT R. HOOVER, MAYOR
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