04-30-79 Special Meeting77
Special Meeting
Of The
City Council April 30, 1979
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a special meeting of the City Council of
the City of Golden Valley, Hennepin County, Minnesota was held at the Civic Center
in said City on April 30, 1979 at 7:30 p.m.
The following members were present: Anderson, Hoover, Johnson, Stockman and Thorsen.
Also present were: City Manager, Jeff Sweet; City Engineer, Lowell Odland and
Council Secretary, Sue Ann Oman.
Public Hearing - DeCloa Ponds
Mayor Hoover opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Gary Grossman introduced Jim Cradit who would be representing the homeowners who
live in DeCola Wildwood Estates area.
Jim Cradit, 2000 Kelly Drive North, gave an oral and written presentation to the
Council which listed number of proposals which were acceptable to the residents.
Bob Wilson, 19+5 Kelly Drive, explained how the damage figures were arrived at.
Harold Schiller, 7445 Winnetka Heights Drive, spoke in favor of the proposal of
the residents.
Peter Beckman, 1940 Kelly Drive, spoke in favor of the proposal of the residents.
Walker Johnston, 2015 Kelly Drive, expressed his concerns regarding a solution --that
would cause minimal effect on the residents.
Katie Anderson, 1925 Maryland, expressed her concerns regarding the lowering of
the ponds.
Mrs. Robert Wilson, 1910 Pennsylvania, spoke in favor of the proposal of the
residents.
Mayor Hoover closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to refer to Staff and request that
Staff meet with Mr. Johnson and a small group of residents to explore other
alternatives and to study the cost and effect of the following two recommendations
of the residents:
- enlarge holding capacity by removing a portion of land between ponds "B" and "C11.
change or control by gate the water flow into pond "F" by closing the inlet from
the Industrial Park and rerouting with pipe to Honeywell pond on Douglas Drive.
We would also recommend the enlarging of the holding capacity of Honeywell holding
pond.
Special Meeting of the City Council - April 30, 1979
Adjournment
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to adjourn this meeting at
9:30 p.m.
ROBERT R. HOOVER, MAYOR
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