08-20-79 City Council MinutesRegular Meeting
Of The
City Council August 20, 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 August 20, 1979 at 6:30 P.M.
Due to the absence of Mayor Hoover, Mayor Pro -tem, Mary Anderson called the meeting
to order.
The following members were present: Anderson, Johnson, Stockman, and Thorsen.
Also present were: City Manager, Jeff Sweet, Attorney, Robert Skare, Engineer,
Lowell Odland and Secretary, Terri Schroetke.
Approval of Minutes of August 6, 1979
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by.Stockman and carried to approve the minutes of
August 6, 1979 as amended:
Under Bills and Claims, second motion, add: "and authorized the firm
of Best & Flanagen to represent City as co -counsel.
Approval of Executive Session - August 13, 1979
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockmanandcarried to approve the statement as
read as a summary to the executive session held on August 13, 1979 at 6:05 P.M.,
attached hereto and included as part of the minutes.
STATEMENT
A closed session of.the Golden Valley City Council was held on August 13, 1979
at 6:05 P.M. in the Gold Room of the City Hall. Those present were: Mayor Hoover,
Councilmembers Anderson, Johnson, Stockman and Thorsen, City Manager, Jeff Sweet,
and City Attorney, Allen Barnard. No other person was present.
The purpose of the meeting was todiscussthe status of the suit, Troyer vs
Hoover, eta]. No other subject was discussed. A continuous sound recording was
made and is being retained in the Mayor's custody.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:40 P.M.
Bills and Claims
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the payment of bills
as submitted on the check register.
Thomas R. Tart - Water Damages
MOVED by Johnson,seconded by Thorsen and carried to refer the claim to the attorney
and insurance company, as recommended by City Manager.
Anna Etzler - Removal of Semaphore Controls on Private Property
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to refer the claim to the attorney
and insurance company as recommended by City Manager.
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Licenses
MOVED by Thorsen,
seconded by Johnson and carried to approve
the issuance of the
licenses as listed
in the license list:
Minutes of Boards,
Commissions and Authorities
MOVED by Johnson,
seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive
and file the minutes
of the Boards, Commissions and Authorities as listed on
the
agenda from IE - 1G:
Human Rights
Commission - April 19, and July 12,
1979;
Civil Service
Commission -
June 28, 1979; H.R.A. - July 9, July
16,
and August 6, 1979•
Northwest Hennepin
Human Services Council
Eileen Moran, Executive
Director of Northwest Hennepin
Human
Services Council was
present to answer
questions and recommended passage of
resolution.
REOSLUTION SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A
CAA FOR SUBURBAN AND RURAL HENNEPIN COUNTY
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, Johnson, Stockman and Thorsen and the following voted against:
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
Civil Defense Emergency Plan
Jim Crawford, Director of Public Safety was present to explain the resolution and
and answer questions.
Member Thorsen introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING REVISED
GOLDEN VALLEY EMERGENCY PLAN
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, Johnson, Stockman and Thorsen and the following voted against:
none, whereupon said resolution was duly declared passed and adopted, signed by the
Mayor and his signature attested by the City Clerk. See Resolution Book Page
Mr. and Mrs. James Kliment - Letter of Praise Re Council
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file letter dated
August 7, 1979 re praise of the way Council conducted itself at a council meeting.
Greater Minneapolis Association of Evangelicals - Open House
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file letter of
invitation to attend dedication/open house for Damascus Way Re -Entry Center, Inc.
August 21, 1979, 3:00 P.M.
Regular Meeting of the City Council - August 20, 1979
Public Hearing - Revenue Sharing Proposed Uses
The City Mana9er gave a presentation on recommendations for revenue sharing use.
Mayor Pro -tem Anderson opened the meeting for public input.
James A. Murphy, 5410 Circle Downs - question addressing use of $15,00 as total amount
to be used for purchase of fire station equipment.
Mayor Pro -tem Anderson closed the public hearing. No.action taken by Council.
Second Reading - Storm Sewer Improvement District Ordinance
Mayor Pro -tem Anderson opened the meeting for public input; there was no one present
to speak for or against storm sewer improvement district ordinance.
Mayor Pro -tem Anderson closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the ordinance on second
reading, an ordinance entitled:
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
(Establishing a Storm Sewer Improvement District)
ANDERSON -
YES
JOHNSON -
YES
STOCKMAN - YES THORSEN - YES
Waiver of
Platting -
2441 Noble
- 4735
Culver Road
Mayor Pro -tem Anderson opened the meeting for public input. No one was present to
speak for or against the waiver of platting.
Mayor Pro -tem Anderson closed the Public Hearing.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the waiver of platting:
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The East 157.64 feet of that part of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4
lying North of the South 1155 _feet thereof, all in Section 7, Township 29,
Range 24, Hennepin County, Minnesota. Subject to Road over the North 30.00
feet thereof. Subject to Road over the East 38.00 feet thereof.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to accept the five-foot easement
in lieu of the cash dedication:
The West 100.00 feet of the East 257.64 feet of that part of the Southeast
1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 lying North of the South 1155 feet thereof, all
in Section 7, Township 29, Range 24 North, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Subject to Road over the North 30.00 feet thereof.
Contract for Professional. Services with Carl Vogt, Environmental Collaborative
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to authorize Mayor and City Manager
to enter into a Contract for Professional Services with Carl Vogt of the Environmental
Collaborative, as amended:
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Page 2, under Completion of Study, first paragraph, second sentence:
". . .at the request of one of the parties, acquiesced to in writing"
Page 2, under Completion of Study, second paragraph, first sentence:
" . . .of the report, reproducible maps, and other documents." Page
3, last paragraph, end of first sentence, should be this contract,
not of the contract.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to transfer the amount of $4,850
from General Contingency Fund to Open Space and Recreation for funding of this
contract.
Bid Opening - North Wirth Parkway Public Improvements
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to reject all bids due to irreg-
ularities and readvertise for new bids.
Member Johnson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION
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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 members voted in favor
thereof: Anderson, Johnson, Stockman and Thorsen, and the following voted against
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
Member Johnson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION
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The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member
Thorsen and upon vote being taken thereofn, the following members voted in favor
thereof: Anderson, Johnson, Stockman and Thorsen, and the following voted against
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
Arbitration Award
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file arbitration
award.
Joint Powers Agreement for CATV
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to authorize the Mayor and City
Manager to enter into the Joint Powers Agreement for CATV.
October 1st Council Meeting
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to change October 1 Council Meeting
to October 2, 1979 because of Yom Kippur.
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Quotations - Street Striping
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to award bid to Twin City Striping,
the low bidder.
August Council/Manager's Meeting
MOVED by.Thorsen, seconded by Stockman and carried to change the scheduled meeting
from August 28, 1979 to August 31, 1979, 3:00 P.M.
Ident.]fication of Legislative Issues
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried to authorize the City Manager to
communicate to the League of Minnesota Cities, the Council`s suggestions.
Safety Council
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and.carried to defer discussion of role of
Safety Council to Council work session on September 10, 1979, 6:30 P.M.
Minneapolis Clinic Re Building Addition
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Stockman and carried to call public hearing on
September 17, 1979 at 7:30 P.M. for Minneapolis Clinic re Building Addition.
W. J. Cavanaugh - Request for Building Permit
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried requesting the City Manager to
write a letter informing property owner of proper procedure for securing building
permit.
Lilac Festival Final Budget
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by -Stockman and carried to receive and file final budget
of.the 1979 io]den Valley Lilac Festival.
MOVED by Sto kman, seconded by Johnson and carried requesting City to inform the
Lilac FestIv1 Commission that the City is in the budget process and to request
any thoughts they might have re future requests to the City.
Andrew M. Th§mpson - Resignation from Brookview Study Committee
MOVED by Joh son, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file resignation
of Andrew M. Thompson from Brookview Study Committee and accept his recommendation
to appoint J m Sicora as representative of Brookview's Men's Golf Association.
Larry M. Smith - Resignation from Board of Zoning Appeals
MOVED by Johson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file Larry M. Smith's
resignation rom Board of Zoning Appeals.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Stockman and carried to consider an appointment to the
BZA, replaci g Larry M. Smiths at the September 4, 1979 Council Meeting.
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Courage Center - Semaphore at Golden Valley Road
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Stockman and carried to receive and file letter from
Courage Center re Semaphore at Golden Valley Road. A meeting is to be set up with
W. B. Schoenbohm, City Staff and interested parties; staff will form recommendations
and report back to Council for public hearing date.
CDBG Program - Revised Joint Powers Agreement
Member Johnson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENTERING INTO JOINT
POWERS AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY
AND HENNEPIN COUNTY FOR USE OF CDBG FUNDS FROM HUD
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolofton was'du4y seconded by'.Member
Stockman and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted in favor
thereof; Anderson, Johnson, Stockman, and Thorsen and the following voted against
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.
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried requesti-ig Staff to inform Planning
Commission of CDBG-Program current status.
District 274 School Board Meeting
Member Thorsen reported on School Board Compliance meeting where it was suggested
that a meeting be held between community service organizations and our Park Board,
the meeting was subsequently held. No action taken.
Park Tour - August 25, 1979
MOVED by Thorsen, seconded by Johnson and carried authorizing expenditure of funds
to purchase box lunches for commissioners and staff attending the park tour on
August 25, 1979. '
Adjournment
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to adjourn at 8:30 P.M.
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