03-03-80 City Council MinutesRegular Meeting
Of The
City Council
March 3, 1980
6:30 P.M.
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 March3, 1980 at 6:30 P.M.
The following members were present: Anderson, Johnson, Mitchell, Stockman and Thorsen.
Also present were: City Manager, Jeff Sweet, City Attorney, Robert Skare, Assistant
City Engineer, Tom Snetsinger and Secretary, Terri Schroetke.
City Engineer, Lowell Odland was absent.
Minutes - February 19, 1980
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the minutes as amended
as follows:
Page 42, Re Minneapolis Clinic, change the time of public hearing from
7:30 to 8:30 to conform with the notice sent to residents.
Bills and Claims
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to pay the bills as submitted on
the check register.
Licenses
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the licenses as listed
from No. 6126 to No. 62521 with the following abstentions, and deferring action on
No. 6170 to March 13, 1980.
Anderson - 6146 & 6147
Thorsen - 6144 & 6145
Stockman - 6133 & 6145
Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the minutes of Boards
and Commissions, listed on the agenda as items 1E, 1F, 1H and 1I:
lE - H.R.A. - February 19, 1980
1F - Human Rights Commission - January 10, 1980
1H - Bassett Creek FloBd Control Commission - February 18, 1980
lI - Open Space & Recreation Commission - February 25, 1980
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to strike agenda item 1G, Minutes
of Board -of Zoning Appeals, February 12, 1980, directing the City Attorney and City
Manager to meet with the Chairman and Executive Secretary of the Board of Zoning
Appeals to discuss what constitutes a legal meeting, what procedures to follow re
tie votes, and reasons to consider for granting a waiver, notifying proponent,
regarding the issue of waiver of Section 3.07 (1) of the zoning code.
Regular Meeting of the City Council - March 3, 1980
Brookview Fees
Burt Brown, Open Space & Recreation Commission - presented report outlining increase
in fees and charges.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the fee schedule for
Brookview Golf Course, swimming pool and Community Center, including the proposed
$50.00 damage deposit for Community Center rental.
Community Center Report
Burt Brown, Open Space & Recreation Commission - summarized the commission's report
on the Community Center, dated March 3, 1980.
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the reports
on Brookview Fees and the Community Center.
Public Hearing - Vale Crest Road (RSL 102)
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to request staff review the
ornamental street lighting policy for clarification of wording and bring back to the
Council.
Mayor Thorsen indicated that the issue concerned her street and that she would turn
the meeting over to Mayor Pro -tem Anderson.
Mayor Pro -tem Anderson opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do
so were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Dorothy Winer, 5660 Westbrook Road - Opposed
Nancy Whitelaw, 5670 Westbrook Road - Opposed
Robert Whitelaw, 5670 Westbrook Road - Opposed
Bob Bodeau, 23+5 Vale Crest Road - In favor
Ed Kaplan, 2365 Vale Crest Road - In favor
Shirley Chenowith, 2235 Vale Crest Road - Opposed
Bob Wigley, 5735 Westbrook Road - In favor
James Harrier, 2560 Vale Crest Road - In favor
Mayor Pro -tem Anderson closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and carried to delet 5660 Westbrook Road
from the street lighting district.
Member Johsnon introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
Ordering Construction of Certain Proposed
Public Improvements
RSL 102
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RSL 102 (continued)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Stockman
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Anderson,
Johnson, Mitchell, and Stockman and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon
said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and her signature
attested by the Clerk. See Resolution Book Page
Mayor Thorsen abstained from voting.
Public Hearing - Rezoning - 1370 Douglas Drive
Woody Ginkel - proponent
John Paulson - proponent
Mayor Thorsen opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
affored the opportunity to express their views thereon. Seeing and hearing no one,
Mayor Thorsen closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to bring on the table for first
reading an ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
M-2 Multiple Dwelling Zoning District
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title, on its first reading. Upon roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES JOHNSON - YES MITCHELL - YES THORSEN - YES
Public Hearing - Bonnie Lane (RSL 103)
Mayor Thorsen opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Mr. F. M. Wolf, 21+5 Bonnie Lane - In favor
Paul Olson, 2185 Bonnie Lane - In favor
Mayor Thorsen closed the public hearing.
Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
Ordering Construction of Certain
Proposed Public Improvements
RSL 103
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Anderson
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Anderson,
Johnson, Mitchell, Stockman and Thorsen and the follwing voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and
her signature attested by the Clerk. See Resolution Book Page
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Public Hearing - 80 WM 1 (PUD #24)
Mayor Thorsen opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Seeing and hearing no one,
the Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Anderson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
8o wM 1
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Johnson
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Anderson,
Johnson, Mitchell, 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
her signature attested by the Clerk. See Resolution Book Page
Member Anderson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION
8o wM 1
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Stockman
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Anderson,
Johnson, Mitchell, 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
her signature attested by the Clerk. See Resolution Book Page
Public Hearing - 80 IF 1 (PUD #24)
Mayor Thorsen opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Seeing and hearing no one,
Mayor Thorsen closed the public hearing.
Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
80 LF 1
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was :seconded by Member Mitchell
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor therof: Anderson,
Johnson, Mitchell, 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 her signature attested by the Clerk. See Resolution Book Page
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80 LF (continued)
Member Johnson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION
80 LF 1
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Mitchell
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Anderson,
Johnson, Mitchell, 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 her signature attested by the Clerk. See Resloution Book Page
Second Reading - Rezoning - St. Regis Paper Co.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to bring on the table for second
reading, an,ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
Industrail Zoning District - St. Regis Paper Company
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve on second reading, an
ordinance amendment herein quoted by title on its second reading. Upon roll call vote,
the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES JOHNSON - YES MITCHELL - YES STOCKMAN - YES THORSEN - YES
Public Hearing (continued) - Alley Vacation - St. Regis Paper Company
Mayor Thorsen opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so
were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Seeing and hearing no one,
the Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and carried to continue public hearing on
March 13, 1980.
Bond Sale - G.O. Redevelopment Bond
Bernie Dodge, Evensen-Dodge, Bond Consultant - present to inform the council of the
status of bids - none were received.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried authorizing the Manager, City
Attorney and Bond Consultant to continue negotiations for a period of 30 -days,
pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 475.60.
Joint Resolution - HCCJCC
Member Stockman introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
Relating to Continued Participation With
Hennepin County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council
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Joint Resolution - HCCJCC (continued)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Johnson
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted in favor thereof:
Anderson, Johnson, Mitchell, Stockman and Thorsen and the following voted against the
same: none, whereupon said resolution was duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and her signature attested by the Clerk. See Resolution Book Page
Petition Re Closing of Warming Houses
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the petition
regarding the closing of warming houses, from Vanessa Foli and others, requesting the
Mayor to write them a letter responding to their complaint.
Call Public Hearing - Glenwood View (RSL 104)
Member Mitchell introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
Providing for Public Hearing on Certain
Proposed Public Improvements
RSL 104
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Johnson
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Anderson,
Johnson, Mitchell, 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
her signature attested by the Clerk. See Resolution Book Page_____
Waiver of Public Hearing - 1111 Douglas Drive (80 SI 6)
Member Johnson introduced and read the following 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
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Anderson
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Anderson,
Johnson, Mitchell, 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
her signature attested by this Clerk. See Resolution Book Page
Member Anderson, intoduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATION
AND ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION
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Waiver of Public Hearing - 1111 Douglas Drive (continued)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Mitchell
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Anderson,
Johnson, Mitchell, 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
her signature attested by the Clerk. See Resolution Book Page
Request by N.W. Bell for Easement in Golden Oaks Addition
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried authorizing the Mayor and Manager
to enter into agreement with N.W. Bell for telephone company easement on park property
in Golden Oaks Addition.
Request for Budget Transfer - Court Costs to General Legal
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and carried to authorize the transfer of
$1,571.27 from Court Cases Subdivision to General Legal for calander year 1979•
Resolution Amending Deferred Compensation Plan for Staff Members
Member Anderson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
Amending Defered Compensation Plan
for Staff Members
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Johnson
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Anderson,
Johnson, Mitchell, 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
her signature attested by the Clerk. See Resolution Book Page
Amendment to Mileage and Car Policy
Member Johnson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
Setting Car and Mileage Policy
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Mitchell
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Anderson
Johnson, Mitchell, 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
her signature attested by the Clerk. See Resolution Book Page
Bid Award - Truck Boxes and Hydraulics
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to accept the quote from LaHass in
the amount of $10,596.00. Quotes received as follows:
LaHass Garwood
Item 1 $10,596.00 $10,784.00
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Bid Award - Truck Boxes and Hydraulics (continued)
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to accept staff's recommendation
to reject the bids on Item 11 and rebid after review of specifications for possible
revision. Bids received as follows:
LaHass Garwood
Item 11 - 2 ea. 12 - 22 yd. NO BID $6,82+.00
Revision of No Parking Signs on Louisiana
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried, directing the Mayor to write to
Mr. James Tubman advising him that the Council would consider a petition signed by
residents regarding alternatives to the no parking signs on Louisiana.
Quotes - Gas Pump Repairs
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to accept the quote from Pump &
Meter Service, Inc. in the amount of $10+5.00 for repairs to gas pumps at Park and
Recreation Shop area. Quotes received are as follows:
Pump & Meter Service. Inc.
cost to repair Tokheim Pump $ 2+5.00
cost to repair Wayne Pump 800.00
Total $1045.00
Northwest Service Co.
cost to repair Tokheim Pump $ 659.00
cost to repair Wayne Pump 969.36
Total $1628.36
Quotes - Spring Brochure
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Stockman and carried to accept the quote from Carron
Advertising Art in the amount of $1,615.00 for the Spring Recreation Brochure.
Quotes received are as follows:
Post Publishing - $1,772.00
7,500/ 12 page/ white stock/ colored ink
Carron Advertising Art - $1,615.00
7,500/ 12 page/ white stock/ colored ink on cover/ black ink inside
January Monthly Budget Report
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the monthly
budget report for January, 1980.
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Announcement of Meetings
April 8, 4:30 - Council/Manager Meeting
April 8, 3:30 - Councilmembers Anderson and Stockman - meeting to discuss Council's
overall financial philosophy, in the Gold Room at City Hall
March 10, 7:30 - Council will receive final report from T.H. 12 task force, Middle
School Auditorium
March 11, 4:30 - Council Work Session - Gold Room at City Hall
March 11, 6:30 - H.R.A. Meeting - Gold Room at City Hall
March 11, 8:30 - Commission Interviews
March 14, 7:00 A.M. - Legislative Breakfast - Gold Room at City Hall
Summary of Highway 12 Meetings and Status
Mayor Thorsen and Councilmember Anderson gave the council an update on the recent
meetings they have had concerning Highway 12.
Distribution of Sub -committee Reports
Various reports from the council sub -committee were distributed among the Council
and it was decided that they would be discussed at the upcoming work session on
March 11 and April 15.
Adjourn to March 11, 1980 - Consideration of Capital Improvement Program
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to a(M ourn to March 11, 1980, 4:30 P.M.
at 10:00 P.M.
ROSEMARY THORSEN._J MAYOR
ATTEST:
SEC TARY