04-07-80 City Council MinutesRegular Meeting
Of The
City Council
April 7, 1980
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 April 7,1980 at 6:30 P.M.
The following members were present: Anderson, Johnson, Mitchell, Stockman and Thorsen.
Also present were: City Manager, Jeff Sweet, Attorney, Robert Skare, City Engineer,
Lowell Odland and Secretary Terri Schroetke.
Approval of Minutes - March 11, 1980
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the minutes of special
meeting of March 11, 1980 as amended:
Page 56, Third motion under Capital Improvements Program: Change the word
transferring to "adding."
Approval of Minutes - March 13, 1980
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to approve the minutes of the
regular meeting of March 13, 1980 as submitted.
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to approve the items on the consent
agenda indicated by an asterisk (*).
*Approval of Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to receive and file the minutes of
boards and commissions as listed on the agenda as items 1F, 1G, lI & 1J as follows:
1F - Open Space & Recreation Commission - March 10 & 31, 1980
1G - Board of Zoning Appeals - March 11, 1980
lI - Safety Council - January 22 & February 25, 1980
1J - Building Board of Review - March 18, 1980
*Assignment of Lease Contract for Police Mini -computer
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to approve the assignment of the
lease contract for the Police Mini -computer to Gelco Equipment Leasing Company, at the
total purchase price of $18,978.36.
*Call Public Hearing - 80 SC 1
Member Johnson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
80 SC 1
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Call for Public Hearing 80 SC 1 (continued)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Mitchel
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 declared duly passed and adopted, signed by
the Mayor and her signature attested by the Clerk. See Resolution Book Page
*Call Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat Approval (Gittleman/Neslund Property)
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to call a public hearing on the
preliminary plat approval of the Gittleman/Neslund Property for May 5, 1980.
*Call Public Hearing - Transfer of CDBG Funds
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to call a public hearing on the
transfer of Community Development Block Grant for May 5, 1980.
*Call for Feasibility Study - Ornamental Street Lights (RSL 106)
Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
ORDER PREPARATION OF REPORT ON
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
The motion for the adoption
and upon vote being taken t
Anderson, Johnson, Mitchell
same: none, whereupon said
the Mayor and her signature
*Quotations - 9" Clay Pipe
RSL 106
of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Mitchell
Cereon, the follwing members voted in favor thereof:
Stockman and Thorsen and the following voted against the
resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by
attested by the Clerk. See Resolution Book Page
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to accept the quotation from
Dickey Company for 9" vitrified clay sewer pipe at a price fo $3.60 per 5 ft.
(9" clay pipe is no longer manufactured and the only quote received was from
Dickey Company for the remaining 9" vitrified clay pipe, which the city will be
needing for most sewer repair projects).
*Quotations - Snow Plows
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to accept the quotation from
Itasca Equipment Company for two Wausau plows at $2,100.00 each. Quotations
received as follows:
(1) Itasca Equipment Company $2,100.00
(2) MacQueen Equipment Company $2,065.00
(MacQueen Equipment Company bid higher when delivered from Little Falls)
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*Quotations - Truck Boxes
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to accept the quotation from
L and Z Company, Inc., as low bidder, for purchase of two dump boxes and controls.
Quotes received as follows:
Truck Utilities & Mfg.
LaHass Mfg. & Sales, Inc.
MacQueen Equipment Co.
Truck Outfitters
Garwood -Twin Cities
L and Z Company, Inc.
4,528/each
9,056.00
4,257/each
8,514.00
4,176/each
8,352.00
3,667/wach
7,334.00
3,412/each
6,824.00
3,140/each
6,280.00
*Quotations - Cash Register for Golf Shop
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to accept the quotation from
Minnesota Cash Register, as low bidder in the amount of $1,777.60 for the purchase
of a cash register for the Golf Shop Operation. Quotes received as follows:
Minnesota Cash Register $1,777.60
Northwest Cash Register $1,845.00
*Quotations - Repair of Trailer Mounted Steamer
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to accept the quotation from
Fleet Supply & Machine Company in the amount of $1,206.25. Funds are budgeted
within the Equipment Repair Budget of the Central Garage.
*Monthly Budget Report for February 1980
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to receive and file the monthly
budget report for February, 1980.
Bills and Claims
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the bills as submitted
on the check register.
Licenses
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to approve the licenses as listed
on the license list.
Mayor Thorsen abstained from 6439 & 6440.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the solicitor's license
for V.F.W. 47051.
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the perishable food
vehicle license for Redford's inc., complying with the following conditions:
1. The three day sale to be held consecutively each Friday, Saturday and
Sunday, beginning Friday April 11, 1980 and ending Sunday, May 18, 1980,
from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
2. Facility should be maintained on site for refuse around the sales area.
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Perishable Food Vehicle License (continue
3. Reimbursement to the City for overtime requirements for City Sanitarian
inspections each day of sale to insure proper temperatures are maintained
and food handling is as required.
4. Temporary signs or flags or banners calling attention to the sale shall
be approved by the staff before any permit is issued.
5. All necessary Federal, State, and City licenses and inspection forms
should be at the City before any permit is issued.
Minutes - Planning Commission
MOVED by Anderson, seonded by Stockman and carried to receive and file the minutes
of the Planning Commission from March 10 & 24, 1980.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to call a public hearing for
Amendment to the Zoning Code - Terminal Warhouse District for May 5, 1980.
Letter of Resignation from Arlene & Martin Dockman
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the letters
of resignation from Arlene and Martin Dockman from the Human Rights Commission and
requesting the Mayor to respond by indicating the Council's disappointment as to
their interpretation of Council's action, noting they were given an opportunity to
respond with an alternative.
Letter of Resignation from Roxanne McCabe
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to receive and file the letter
of resignation from the Human Rights Commission from Roxanne McCabe, requesting the
Mayor to send a letter of appreciation.
Resolution Re Grant Application for Medicine Lake Improvement Study
Member Anderson introduced and read the following resolution, including the additional
point no. 4 as suggested by the City Manager, and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
REQUESTING HENNEPIN COUNTY TO FUND THE PHASE
TWO LAKE IMPROVEMENT GRANT APPLICATION FOR MEDICINE LAKE
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, 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
Petition Opposing Residential Street Lighting (RSL 104)
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to receive and file the petition
from residents opposing the proposed residential street lighting improvement RSL 104,
to consider the petition at the time of the public hearing scheduled later on the agenda.
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Metropolitan Council Re Bonus CDBG Funds
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to refer this item to the
Housing and Redevlopment Authority.
John Elwell Re "No Right Turn" on Natchez
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried requesting the Mayor to write to
the St. Louis Park City Council Stating that it is Golden Valley's position that if
the signs are modified from the original proposal, the City of Golden;Valley will
re ns*al' do not enter sigra nn Pollgl-s Drive/16th Street.
Amendment to Agreement with Medicine Lake Lines
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to receive and file the letter from
Medicine Lake Lines re amendment to agreement and place this item on the Council Agenda
for April 21, 1980.
Letter from Mary Nicholson & Tom Bovice Re 8401 Medicine Lake Road
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the letter from
Mary Nicholson and Tom Boyce re the rezoning of 8401 Medicine Lake Roaa thanking the
Council for their considpratior.
Award to John MurpPly
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to receive and file the letter
awarding John Murphy with the Minnesota Certified Municipal Clerk's title by the
Municipal Clerks and Finance Officers Association of Minnesota, requesting the Mayor
to write a letter to Mr. Murphy, expressing the Council's pleasure and appreciation.
Public Safety Building Architect
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to authorize the City Manager to
negotiate an agreement with Horne Architects. Inc. for the purpose of designing and
supervising the proposed expansion and remodeling of the public safety building.
Final Plat Approval - Florida Restaurants Addition
Member Stockman introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
ACCEPTANCE OF PLAT
FLORIDA RESTAURANTS ADDITION
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, 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
Quotations - Dairy and Bakery Products for Brookview Grill
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to receive and file the quotes
for purchase of dairy and bakery goods for Brookview Grill.
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Bid Award -Tree Removal
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to reject bids and authorize staff
to readvertise.
Public Hearing - Concept Approval - PUD #26 (Calvary Community Services)
Clyde McCarthy, President of Calvary Community Services
Jay Johnson - Architect
Larry Conrad - Ebenezer Society, Presented CCS Proposal
Dave Thompson - Planning Commission - presented the Planning Commission's recommendation
for denial.
Mayor Thorsen opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
a-fforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Brent Sorlien, 1001 Quebec - opposed
Pat Sorlien, 1001 Quebec - opposed
Mike Read, 1008 Quebec - opposed
E.J. Frandsen, 855 Pennsylvania - opposed
Mayor Thorsen closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to grant concept approval for PUD # 6-
Calvary Community Services. Upon roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES JOHNSON - ABSTAIN MITCHELL - YES STOCKMAN - YES THORSEN - YES
Mayor Thorsen called for a 2 -minute recess.
Public Hearing - Concept Approval - PUD 427 (Gittleman/Neslund Property)
Melvin Gittleman - Proponent
Dave Thompson - Planning Commission - Presented the Planning Commission's recommendation
for approval, subject to recommendations of Department Heads and Staff and approval of
preliminary plat.
Mayor Thorsen opened the meeting for public input and those persons present to do so
were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Glen Eiden, 345 Brunswick Ave. So. - opposed to plan as proposed
Leland LeBlanc, 225 Brunswick Ave. So. - In favor
Mayor Thorsen closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Johnson seconded by Mitchell and carried to grant concept approval for PUD
#27 - Gittleman/Neslund Property subject to approval by Department Headc and Staff.
Upon roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES JOHNSON - YES MITCHELL - YES STOCKMAN - YES THORSEN - YES
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Public Hearing - Overhead Street Lights - RSL 104
Jan Falkingham, 1608 Aquila - Organizer of petition
Mayor Thorsen opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Bob Erhardt, 1510 Aquila - opposed
L Motylewski, 1504 Aquila - opposed
Watts, 1525 Aquila - opposed
Jack Scanlon, 1624 Aquila - opposed
Chris Bostrom, 1524 Aquila - opposed
W. C. Crozier, 1620 Aquila - opposed
E. F. Rosenberger, 1419 Aquila - opposed
William Willson, 1615 Aquila - opposed
Charles Schiemann, 1528 Aquila - opposed
Dave Smith, 1600 Aquila - opposed
Mayor Thorsen closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Stockman and carried to deny the petition for installation
of overhead street lights on Boone Avenue, Aquila Avenue, Winsdale Street, in Glenwood
View (RSL 104).
Appeal from BZA - St. Regis Paper Company
Jim Steilen, Attorney for St. Regis Paper Co.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to approve the variance for St.
Regis Paper Co., subject to the following conditions, takin into account any future
acquisition of property for parking purposes by St. Regis:
1. The parking waivers hereby granted shall run soley and exclusively to
the St. Regis Paper Company and not to any successor in interest or
successor in the chain or title and shall further apply only so long
as the property is used by St. Regis Paper Company for those purposes
and at the level of use which exists immediately following the expan-
sion contemplated and encompassed within the present petition, said
restriction of the parking waivers to the St. Regis Paper Company as
the present occupant and to the present use of the structure as above
and until it can be reasonably demonstrated by St. Regis Paper Company
that a change of use and/or ownership will not affect the parking
situation as it existed immediately following the granting of this
variance and the expansion to take place pursuant hereto.
2. St. Regis Paper Company further agress and is hereby bound and
committed to use its bona fide efforts to acquire additional
property in the area of the subject property as and when the same
becomes available in order to more nearly and further conform to
the literal and absolute requirements re parking of the zoning code
for the City of Golden Valley.
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3. St. Regis Paper Company agrees to and shall be bound to participate
in any future proposals for the development of parking in the immediate
area of the subject property, including proposals involving the Golden
Valley Housing and Redevelopment Authority plan for the redevelopment
of said area, in all cases where any such proposals would result in
the subject property thereby being brought into conformity or more
nearly into conformity with the literal and absolute requirements
of the parking requirements of the zoning code of the City of Golden
Valley.
4. St. Regis Paper Company agrees to and shall be bound and committed
to update and improve the appearance of both the proposed addition
and the present structure, as well as the property site of each
of the foregoing, pursuant to landscape and architectural designs
approved by the City of Golden Valley acting through its Building
and Zoning Administrator and its Board of Building Review.
Public Hearing - Continued - Alley Vacation - St. Regis Paper Company
Member Mitchell introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
Alley Vacation - Plat of Glenwood
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 declared duly passed and adopted, signed
by the Mayor and her signature attested by the Clerk. See Resolution Book Page
Approval of Plans & Specs - North Wirth Parkway (79 SI 11)
Member Stockman introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION
79 SI 11
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 declared duly passed and adopted, signed by
the Mayor and her signature attested by the Clerk. See Resolution Book Page
Staff Recommendations Re Y.E.S.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to authorize the transfer of
$3,450 from General Contingency to Youth Employment Service Budget for clerical
services and phone for the remainder of 1980.
Agreement with H.R.A. for Civic Center Improvements
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to authorize the Mayor and City
Manager to enter into agreement with the Housing and Redevlopment Authority for
H.R.A. reimbursement of city costs for 80 SI 7.
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Approval of Plans & Specs for Construction of Golden Valley Road
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Thorsen and carried approving the plans & specifications
for construction of Golden Valley Road (80 SI 7).
MDNOT Presentation of Preliminary Plans for I-394
Defer discussion to Agenda Item 6-A (Announcement of Meetings)
Authorization to Hire Kilstofte & Associates for Office Services Remodel
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to authorize the hiring of Kilstofte
and Associates for an amount not to exceed $500 to study alernate design layouts for
the Office Service Division, and further, to authorize the transfer of $500 from the
Building Fund to Building Operations.
Authorization for Appropriation to Purchase Furniture
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to authorize the transfer of $1,500
from the General Contingency Fund to Building Operations Capital Outlay for the purchase
of two new conference tables and supplemental chairs, accepting the quotation of Business
Furniture in the amount of $1,220.
Announcement of Meetings
Thursday, 4/10, 7:30, Valley Room - District #281
Monday, 4/14/, 6:30, Gold Room - Valley Square Commission Interviews
Monday, 4/14/, 7:30, Brookview Gold Room - Meeting with Planning Commission
Tuesday, 4/15, 4:00, Gold Room - Closed Session Re Troyer vs. Hoover
Tuesday, 4/15, 4:30 - Gold Room - Work Session on Commissions
Tuesday, 4/15, 5:30 - Gold Room - Open Space & Recreation Commission Re Community Center
Tuesday, 4/15, 7:30 - Regular H.R.A. Meeting
Thursday, 4/17, 4:30, Council Chambers - Meeting with District #275
Monday, 4/21, 6:30 - Council Chambers - Regular Council Meeting
Thursday, 4/24, 7:30, Gold Room - Community Center Decision (?)
Tuesday, 4/29, 4:30-9:30, Gold Room - Council/Manager Meeting & Valley Square Consultants
Report
Monday, 5/12, 7:30 - Middle School Auditorium - MNDOT Presentation Re I-394
Discussion of date for Commission Recognition Dinner
Meeting with North Tyrol Residents
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the letter from
Councilmember Stockman to residents of North Tyrol re their meeting on the upgrading of
Highway 12.
NWHHSC Appointment
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to accept Councilmember Johnson's
acceptance to volunteer as temporary representative to Northwest Hennepin Human Services
Council until a regular representative is appointed.
Attendance at Minnesota League of Cities Convention - June 11-13
No action taken by Council.
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Valley Square Commission
Councilmember Anderson reviewed names submitted for appointment to the Valley Square
Commission and the date of Monday, April 14, 6:30 - 7:30 was set for interviews.
Adjourn to April 14, 1980
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Thorsen and carried to adjourn at 12:00 A.M. to Monday,
April 14, 1980, 7:20 P.M.
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