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06-18-79 City Council Minutes/09 Regular Meeting Of The City Council June 18, 1979 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 June 18, 1979 at 6:30 p.m. The following members were present: Anderson, Hoover, Johnson, Stockman and Thorsen. Also present were: City Manager, Jeff Sweet; Attorney, Robert Skare; Engineer, Lowell Odland and Secretary, Sue Ann Oman. Approval of Minutes of June 4, 1979 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the minutes of June 4, 1979 as amended: Under Sid Hartman - Lagoon on Bassetts Creek change to the following: "Member Johnson was excused and left the meeting at 8:30 p.m." Under Park & Recreation Commission change the motion to be seconded by Thorsen. Approval of Executive Session - June 11, 1979 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the statement as read as a summary of the executive session held on June 11, 1979 at 8:30 p.m. attached hereto and included as part of the minutes. STATEMENT A closed session of the Golden Valley City Council was held on Monday, June 11, 1979, at 8:30 p.m. Those present were Mayor Hoover, Councilmembers Aderson, Johnson, Stockman, and Thorsen, City Manager, Jeff Sweet, City Attorney, Allen Barnard, and City Engineer, Lowell Odland. No other person was present. The meeting was held for the purpose of discussing the legal standing in defense of the suit, Horkey vs. Gordon Johnson.and the City of Golden Valley. The decision to hold the meeting for this purpose was made at the regular Council meeting of May 21, 1979 and is recorded in the minutes of that meeting. A continuous sound recording was made of the entire meeting and is being retained in the Mayor's custody. The only subject discussed was the status of the suit. The meeting was adjourned at 10:15 p.m. May 31, 1979 Council/Manager's Meeting MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the minutes of the Council/Manager's Meeting of May 31, 1979• Bills and Claims MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the payment of the bills as submitted on the check register. //D Regular Meeting of the City Council - June 18, 1979 League of MN Human Rights Commission Annual Dues MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve payment for the annual dues in the amount of $81.25. Licenses MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the issuance of the licenses as listed on the license list. NO. LICENSEE TYPE FEE 5980 Arthur F. Moore Taxi $11.00 5985 Golden Valley House, Inc. Motel $50.00 5986 Holiday Motor Hotel Motel $50.00 5987 Golden Valley Health Center (Park Bldg.) Food Est. Exempt 5988 Town Taxi Taxi 473.00 5989 Craig Baldy Garbage Truck 26.00 Minutes of HRA - April 24, May 14, May 21 and May 31, 1979 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the minutes of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of April 24, May 14, May 21 and May 31, 1979. Minutes of Planning Commission - May 30, 1979 MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to receive and file the minutes of the Planning Commission of May 30, 1979. Hennepin County - 1980 Assessing Rates MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the letter dated May 25, 1979 from Donald F. Monk, regarding the 1980 Assessing Rates. Attorney's Report Re Use of Tax Forfeited Land MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the report from the attorney regarding the use of tax forfeited land. Resolution Waiving Claim for Tax Forfeited Land Member Anderson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION (Tax Forfeited Property Sale) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Stockman and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members 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 Regular Meeting of the City Council - June 18, 1979 Call Public Hearing - RSL 96 - August 6, 1979 Member Anderson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS RSL 96 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, 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 Call Public Hearing - RSL 97 - August 6, 1979 Member Johnson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS RSL 97 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, 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 Reorganization of Planning & Inspection Department MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to authorize creation of the position of Superintendent of Inspection at a yearly salary of $21,756.00 effective immediately. MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to authorize creation of the position of Planning and Redevelopment Coordinator at $22,250.00 per year effective immediately. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to authorize creation of the position of Assistant to the Director of Public Works at $24,374.00 effective immediately. Rescind Call for Public Hearing - Vacation of Rhode Island MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Anderson and carried to rescind the call for the public hearing scheduled for tonight for vacation of Rhode Island. Call Public Hearing - Vacation of Rhode Island - July 2, 1979 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to call a public hearing for vacation of Rhode Island for July 2, 1979• 112 Regular Meeting of the City Council - June 18, 1979 Set Executive Session Re Health Central Suit MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to set an executive session for June 19, 1979 at 3:30 p.m. subject to the normal standards we have set for executive sessions with the Council/Manager's Meeting to follow. Amendment to Car Impounding Contract MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to authorize the Mayor and Manager to enter into the car impounding contract with Golden Auto Parts, Inc. Resolution Petitioning MnDOT Re Traffic Control Signal Member Anderson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION (Petitioning MNDOT for Traffic Signal at Leadow 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 and Stockman and the following voted against the same: none, Thorsen abstained, 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 Resolution Supporting Robbinsdale Lawcon Application Member Stockman introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION (Supporting Robbinsdale's LAWCON Application for funding year 1980) 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, 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 Resolution Authorizing Transfer of Land to HRA Member Thorsen introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION (Authorizing transfer of certain real property to Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Golden Valley for Valley Square Redevelopment Plan) Regular Meeting of the City Council - June 18, 1979 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Stockman and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members 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 Contract with HRA for Construction of North Wirth Parkway Public Improvements MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to authorize the Mayor and Manager to enter into the agreement for the purpose of construction of the North Wirth Parkway public improvements. Report from Councilmember Anderson Re Metropolitan Transit Commission Member Anderson reported to the Council that she had found out that Dover Hill had received service the day that the letter was received from the Human Rights Commission. Mr. Gittleman, Gittleman Corporation, was present to present to the Council PUD #23. Peggy Specktor, on behalf of the Planning Commission, was present to report to the Council the Planning Commission action. Mayor Hoover opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. PUD #16B Harry Hamman, 6001 Glenwood Ave., was present and expressed his views in opposition of PUD #166 and PUD #23. Glen Eiden, 345 Brunsiwck Ave. S., was present and expressed his view in opposition to this particular proposal for PUD #16B, but still thinks there is a feasible design for this area. Diane Asproth, 340 Dakota, was present in opposition to PUD #16B. Steven Hagen, 350 Dakota, was present in opposition to PUD #16B. Richard Keefe, 26 Meander Road, was present in opposition to PUD #16B. Leland LeBlanc, 225 Brunswick Ave. S., was present in opposition to PUD #16B. Doug Hartman,.5924, Glenwood, was present in opposition to PUD #16B. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to receive and file the report from Mary Anderson regarding the Metropolitan Transit service to Dover Hill. Public Hearing - PUD #166 - Cheyenne Land Company and PUD #23 - Gittleman Corp. Rick Sather, representing Cheyenne Land Company, was present to present to the Council PUD #16B. Mr. Gittleman, Gittleman Corporation, was present to present to the Council PUD #23. Peggy Specktor, on behalf of the Planning Commission, was present to report to the Council the Planning Commission action. Mayor Hoover opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. PUD #16B Harry Hamman, 6001 Glenwood Ave., was present and expressed his views in opposition of PUD #166 and PUD #23. Glen Eiden, 345 Brunsiwck Ave. S., was present and expressed his view in opposition to this particular proposal for PUD #16B, but still thinks there is a feasible design for this area. Diane Asproth, 340 Dakota, was present in opposition to PUD #16B. Steven Hagen, 350 Dakota, was present in opposition to PUD #16B. Richard Keefe, 26 Meander Road, was present in opposition to PUD #16B. Leland LeBlanc, 225 Brunswick Ave. S., was present in opposition to PUD #16B. Doug Hartman,.5924, Glenwood, was present in opposition to PUD #16B. )/V Regular Meeting :of -the Ci.ty,Council- June 18, 1979 PUD #23 Glen Eiden 345 Brunswick Ave. So. was present in opposition to PUD #23 Leland LeBlanc, 225 Brunswick Ave So was present in opposition to PUD #23. Mayor Hoover closed the public hearing. MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to deny concept approval of PUD #16B. MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to deny concept approval of PUD #23. MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried that the Council gives the following statements as direction for devdlopment of this property: - access on Laurel if not connected to Glenwood for the portion of the property southeast of the creek. - supports single fanily detached housing borderly the current residential development. - open to smaller lot sizes depending upon the design of the development and the provision of adequate parking and snow storage. --open to variation in density along the northern portion of the property as you move easterly. - consideration of a buffer between Laurel and the residences on the southerly portion of the parcel and along the creek between the higher density and the lower density. - View the development on a division of the two sites in question on a northwesterly and southeasterly division with the creek being the divider. Public Hearing - Vacation of Sunny ridge, France and Part, -of 8th Avenue Mayor Hoover opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Harry Piper, representing the Humane Society, was present in opposition to the vacation on France Avenue. Mayor Hoover closed the public hearing. Member Anderson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION (Street and Alley Vacations - portions of 8th Avenue North, Sunnyridge Lane North and France Avenue - all within Plat of Glenwood. Golden Valley Housing and Redevelopment Authority - North Wirth Parkway Redevelopment Project) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Johnson and upon vote being taken theron, the following members voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Hoover, Johnson and Stockman and the following voted against the same: none, Thorsen abstained, whereupon said resolution was delcared duly passed and adopted, signed byy the Mayor and his signature attested by the City Clerk. See Resolution Book page 103 . Regular Meeting of the City Council - June 18, 1979 Public Hearing - Calvary Office Site Rezoning Mayor Hoover restated his previous conflict of interest and removed himself from the discussions. MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Thorsen and carried to bring on the table for first reading an ordinance amendment entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE (Business and Professional Office Zoning District) (Valley Square) MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the ordinance herein quoted by title on its first reading. Upon roll call vote the following voted as follows: ANDERSON - YES JOHNSON - YES STOCKMAN - YES THORSEN - YES Mayor Hoover abstained. Appeal from Board of Zoning Appeals - North Wirth Parkwa Member Thorsen restated her previous conflict of interest and removed herself from the table. MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried that the City of Golden Valley grants a perpetual variance to the Height Ordinance, Section 10.04 Zoning Code, allowing a building up to four (4) stories to be located on the Northeasterly side of the development parcel, a building up to eight (8) stories on the Southeastern corner of the development parcel and a building up to four (4) stories along the southerly boundary of the development parcel, consistent with the original agreement dated February 15, 1979 between the H.R.A. and M. A. Mortenson company. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried that the City of Golden Valley grants a variance to the Green Area Setback Ordinance, Section 10.05 and 10.06 of the Zoning Code to allow a variance of five (5) feet to the Northerly 200 feet adjacent to vacated France Avenue North, consistent with the amended agreement dated May 31, 1979 between the H.R.A. and M. A. Mortenson Company. MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried that the City of Golden Valley grants a perpetual variance to Lot of Record Ordinance Section 1.03 Zoning Code, allowing three (3) separate buildings on one platted parcel of land, consistent with the original agreement dated February 15, 1979 between H.R.A. and M. A. Mortenson Company. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried that the City of Golden Valley grants a perpetual variance to the Parking Ordinance Section 13.01 of the Zoning Code allowing 594 parking spaces for 109,900 net rentable square feet contemplated in three buildings, 10 X 20 feet in individual stall size and the ratio of one parking space provided for each increment of 185 net rentable square feet. "Net rentable square feet" is defined for purposes of this variance as the square -foot computation determined by excluding from the building gross area only the following: X16 Regular Meeting of the City Council - June 18, 1979 Lavatories, stairways, elevators, mechanical rooms, major corridors including entrance lobbies, all walls and columns, all service areas and all underground parking consistent with the amended agreement dated May 31, 1979 between the H.R.A. and M. A. Mortenson Company. MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried that all of the above variances are on the plat plan dated May 29, 1979 on file in the Planning and Inspection Department and signed by M. A. Mortenson, Jr., Developer and Robert Hoover, Mayor. Waiver of Platting - Mr. Willison and Northern Conference of 5301-53 1 Woodstock Avenue e Seventh Day Adventists MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the waiver of platting as described below: Parcel 1 - 5301 Woodstock The east forty-six (46) feet of Lot Three (3), Block Two (2), to be combined with Lot Four (4), Block Two (2), "CloverLeaf Terrace 2nd Addition", County of Hennepin, State of Minnesota. Parcel II - 5341 Woodstock The west fifty-four (54) feet of Lot Three (3), Block Two (2), to be combined with Lot Two (2), Block Two (2), "Clover Leaf Terrace 2nd Addition", County of Hennepin, State of Minnesota. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to waive the cash in lieu of because of no buildable lot being created by this waiver of platting. Vacation of Sunny ridge, France and Part of 8th Avenue - Waive $50 Fee for Vacation MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to waive the $50 fee for this vacation. Second Reading - Rezonings - North Wirth - Light Industrial Mayor Hoover opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. There were no persons present to express their views thereon. Mayor Hoover closed the public hearing. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to bring on the table for second reading an ordinance amendment entitled: 1 I 1 1 1/7 Regular Meeting of the City Council - June 18, 1979 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE (Light Industrial Zoning District) (North Wirth Parkway) MOVED by Anderson, 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: ANDERSON - YES B & P 0 HOOVER - YES JOHNSON - YES STOCKMAN - YES THORSEN - YES Mayor Hoover opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. There were no persons present to express their views thereon. Mayor Hoover closed the public hearing. MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to bring on the table for second reading an ordinance amendment entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE (Business and Professional Office Zoning District) (North Wirth Parkway) MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to approve the ordinance herein quoted by title on its second reading. Upon roll call vote the following voted as follows: ANDERSON - YES HOOVER - YES JOHNSON - YES STOCKMAN - YES THORSEN - YES Industrial Mayor Hoover opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. There were no persons present to express their views thereon. Mayor Hoover colsed the public hearing. MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to bring on the table for second reading an ordinance amendment entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE (Industrial Zoning District) (North Wirth Parkway) 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: ANDERSON - YES HOOVER - YES JOHNSON - YES STOCKMAN - YES THORSEN - YES //" Regular Meeting of the City Council - June 18, 1979 Public Hearing - 79 LF 3 - North Wirth Parkway Mayor Hoover opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Harry Piper III, on behalf of the Humane Society, was present to express his concerns regarding access to eh Humane Society. Mayor Hoover closed the public hearing. Member Anderson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS 79 LF 3 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Stockman -.and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Hoover, Johnson and Stockman and the following voted against the same: none, Thorsen abstained, 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 117 Public Hearing - 79 SI 11 - North Wirth Parkway Mayor Hoover opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Harry Piper III, on behalf of the Humane Society, was present to express his concerns regarding assessments for these improvements. Mayor Hoover closed the public hearing. Member Anderson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS 79 SI 11 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Stockman and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Hoover, Johnson and Stockman and the following voted against the same: none, Thorsen abstained, 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 it 1 Regualr Meeting of the City Council - June 18, 1979 Public Hearing - 79 SS 3 - North Wirth Parkway I Mayor Hoover opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Harry Piper 111, on behalf of the Humane Society, was present to express his concerns regarding access and assessments to the Humane Society Mayor Hoover closed the public hearing. Member Johnson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ORDEWLING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS 79 Ss 3 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Stockman and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Hoover, Johnson and Stockman and the following voted against the same: none, Thorsen abstained, 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 11.- . Public Hearing - 79 WM 4 - North Wirth Parkway_ Mayor Hoover opened the meeting for public input and persons present to.do so were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. There were no persons present to express their views thereon. Mayor Hoover closed the public hearing. Member Johnson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS 79 WM 4 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 and Stockman and the following voted against the same: none, Thorsen abstained, 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 (k 1 Regular Meeting of the City Council - June 18, 1979 . Waiver of Public Hearing - 79 SS 6 - Golden Valley Country Club Member Anderson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption RESOLUTION WAIVING THE PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES 429.031, SUBD. 3 AND ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS 79 ss 6 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Stockman and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Hoover, Johnson, Stockman and Thorsen and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was delcared duly passed and 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 79ss6 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Stockman and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members 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 III Open Space Report Member Thorsen introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption RESOLUTION (Receiving Consultants Report on Open Space) 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, 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 jell. MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to direct the attorney to draft an ordinance amendment for the name change of the Park & Recreation Commission. Regular Meeting of the City Council. - June 18, 1979 MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to request the Manager to prepare an introductory letter to be placed with the Open Space report detailing: I. The commission's intent that the inventory, parcel descriptions, and their potential for management become matters of official record. They are not asking that the recommendations of page 62 be adopted, but rather the report through page 61. Page 62 speaks to some. -alternative means of acquisition for those parcels of land not now owned by the city. 2. The commission defines "acquire" as not necessarily an exchange of money, as in a purchase of lease, nor as a donation, but as a term encompassing those meanings as well as other arrangements by which the parcels or parts of them might be set aside for public use. MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Anderson and carried to request the Planning Commission to review and evaluate parcels 2-14 of the consultant's report, entitled Open Space in Golden. Valley. This evaluation is to incl:ude an individual, on-site inspection by Planning Commission members. Following the review, the Planning Commission is to (a) make recommendations as to best land use for each parcel; (b) list advantages and disadvantages (from a land use perspective) of preserving these parcels as protection, conservation and/or amenity open space; (c) make suggestions for aug- menting the Comprehensive Plan to reflect any decisions the Council will.be making regarding protection, conservation and/or amenity open space. MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Anderson and carried to request the city staff to prepare estimates of the fair market value of each parcel and alternative methods of financing should the city desire to purchase or lease said parcels. Also request the city manager to provide the Council with an evaluation of further uses of Carl Vogt's services. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockamn and carried that it is the intent of this Council, following the receipt of the above information from the Planning Commission and the staff, to make a decision on each parcel and to prepare for each, where appropriate, a statement or objective to be included in the Comprehensive Plan as direction for implementing Goal 3.A on page 5, and the statement on page 53, The Nature Park. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to adopt Open Space in Golden Valley as a guideline for developing protection, conservation and/or amenity open space in Golden Valley. MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to charge the newly formed Open Space and Recreation Commission with using the Environmental Collaborative Report as a guideline for developing recommendations for any of parcels 2-14 that might come under city management. 1 Regular Meeting of the City Council - June 18. 1979 Commission Appointments MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Anderson and carried to appoint the following to the B rookview Study Committee: Ruth Soby, Robert Shirley, Joan Bills, Andy Thompson, Ginny Ginsberg, Jody Sehlin, Craig Starbird, Peggy Leppik and Burton Brown who will be the Chair. MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Hoover and carried to appoint the following people to the new Open Space and Recreation Commission: Diane Asproth 2 year term Ray Peterson 3 year term Rhoda Jaffe 1 year term Robert Szyman 2 year term Chuck Burmeister 2 year term Johnson voted nay. Richard Lyons 1 year term Lowell Benson 3 year term Burt Brown 1 year term Emilie Johnson 3 year term MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to have the Mayor appoint the people to the Cable TV Needs Assessment Study Committee. Laurel Avenue Ponds A report was received from Councilmember Johnson regarding the grass adjacent to the Laurel Avenue Ponds. Council Expense Policy Member Stockman will draw up a recommendation for a council expense policy. Northwest Human Services Upcoming Meeting The Council discussed the upcoming Northwest Human Services meeting. Johnson Institute MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to authorize the expenditure of $175 for Council member Johnson to attend the Johnson Institute. Adjournment f] MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carrio adjo rn at 1:40 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 19, 1979 ROBERT R. HOOVER, MAYOR ATTEST: �N� :�' SE-CRETARY