04-21-80 City Council Minutes1
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Regular Meeting
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City Council
April 21, 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 21, 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, City Engineer,
Lowell Odland and Secretary, Terri Schroetke.
Approval of Minutes - April 7, 1980
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the minutes of April 7, 1980
as amended:
Page 71, Re Letter of Resignation from the Dockmans, at the end of the third
sentence add the word "to" - "Council's disappointment as to their ."
*Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell, and carried to approve the items listed on the
consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk(*).
*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to approve the bills as submitted.
*Licenses.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to approve the issuance of licenses
*Minutes of Special Council Meetings
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to approve the minutes of the special
meetings of April 14 and April 15, 1980 as submitted.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to receive and file the minutes of
Boards and Commissions listed on the agenda as items 1G & 1H:
1G - Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission - April 14
1H - Board of Zoning Appeals - April 8
*Call Public Hearing - General Plan Approval PUD #27
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to call a public hearing on the
General Plan Approval of PUD #27 (Gittleman/Neslund Property) for May 19, 1980.
*Call Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat Approval - Valley Village Addition
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to call a public hearing for prelim-
inary plat approval of Valley Village Addition for May 19, 1980.
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*Call for Feasibility Study - RSL 107 (Ornamental Street Lighting)
Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
ORDER PREPARATION OF REPORT ON IMPROVEMENT
RSL 107
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member
Mitchell 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 - RSL 106 (Ornamental Street Lighting)
Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
RSL 106
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member
Mitchell 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 for Feasibility Study - 80 SI 8
Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVE14ENTS
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The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member
Mitchell 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: nine, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted,
signed by the Mayor and her signature attested by the Clerk. See Resolution Book Page
*Resolution Approving Improvement of CSAH 16 & 18
Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS FOR HENNEPIN COUNTY
PROJECT NUMBERS 7741, 7742 & 7812 FOR IMPROVEMENT
OF COUNTY STATE AID HIGHWAYS NUMBERS 16 & 18
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*Resolution Approving Improvement of CSAH 16 & 18 (continued)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member
Mitchell 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_
Brookview Tennis Court Program
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to amend the Brookview Tennis Service
Budget to set up the program and amend the revenue from that program in the amount of
$3,276.00.
Home Insurance Company Re Loss Control Survey
Lowell Odland took the opportunity to inform the Council of the many duties and services
that Ron Christenson performs for the City, both on a professional and personal level,
including serving as secretary to the O.S.H.A. Committee.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive the report from Home
Insurance Company Re Golden Valley's Loss Control for 1979 and request the Mayor send
a letter of appreciation to Ron Christenson.
Purchase of Armored Vests for Public Safety Department
James Crawford, Director of Public Safety - Present to answer questions
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to authorize staff to obtain quotes
for the purchase of bullet-proof vests for the police officers.
Proposal to Rename North Tyrol Park in Honor of Harold Lynch
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Anderson and carried to refer the letter proposing
changing the name of North Tyrol Park to "Lynch's Park" to the Open Space & Recreation
Commission, requesting their recommendations relative to general guidelines for similar
requests.
Letter Re Highway #12 Proposal
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the letter from
North Tyrol residents expressing concern with the preliminary report of the T.H. #12
Study Commission, and approving the Mayor's proposed response to the residents.
Amendment to Agreement with Medicine Lake Lines
Marvin R. Johnson, President, Medicine Lake Lines - Present to .request variance to their
contract with the City for outside storage of buses.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Anderson and carried to deny the request from Medicine
Lake lines to amend their contract to allow for outside storage of buses.
Street Light Policy
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to adopt the street lighting policy
as revised.
Regular Meeting of the City Council - April 21, 1980
Public Hearing - Rezoning of Calvary Lutheran Church/Rhode Island Property
Dayton Soby, President of Calvary Lutheran Church - Presented request for rezoning.
Sue Eastes, Planning Commission - Presented the Planning Commission's recommendation
for approval of the rezoning.
Mayor Thorsen opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
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Pat Sorlein, 1001 Quebec - Opposed; Mrs. Sorlein presented a letter to the City Council,
requesting its inclusion in the minutes; said letter included herein in its entirety:
"Members of the City Council
City of Golden Valley
Hennepin County, MN
Rosemary Thorsen - Mayor
John Mitchell, Sr. - Councilmember
Gloria Johnson - Councilmember
Ray B. Stockman - Councilmember
Mary Anderson - Councilmember
RE: Hearing of possible Rezoning to I-1
Institutional Rezoning District, of
the following:
Lots 15, 16, 17, and 18, Auditor's
Subdivision No. 360, together with
Lot 19, exvept the west 80 feet,
and Lot 21, except the west 80 feet
Auditor's Subdivision No. 360, to-
gether with existing portions of
adjoining Rhode Island Avenue
vacated or to be vacated.
Part, or all of the property above is owned by the Golden Valley Calvary
Lutheran Church, and they have made it known their desires to have this property
rezoned.
Now, let this be known to anyone involved, that this is an objection to any
member of the Council, of the City of Golden Valley, who is, or has been a
member of the Golden Valley Calvary Lutheran Church within the past three
years, from formally voting on this rezoning.
This objection is being made on the basis of a Conflict of Interest.
This objection is a continuing objection, on any similar request made by the
Golden Valley Calvary Lutheran Church, or any project they may be interested in,
whether directly or indirectly.
Also, it is requested that this be made a part of the City of Golden Valley
Council Minutes.
This challenge is made for legality reasons, and or, for other possible
future recourses.
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Public Hearing - Rezoning of Calvary Lutheran Church (continued)
Submitted by concerned, effected, and/or, interested citizens, and taxpayers
of Golden Valley.
Hans Reiss - 1004 Quebec Avenue North
Pat Sorlein - 1001 Quebec Avenue North
John Jenkins - 1005 Quebec
M. Read - 1008 Quebec
Karen Read - 1008 Quebec
Richard M. Lyons - 1012 Quebec
Molly S. Lyons - 1012 Quebec
Brent Sorlein (by Pat Sorlein) - 1001 Quebec
E. C. Frandsen - 855 Pensylvania
Gertrude Frandsen - 855 Pennsylvania
Mayor Thorsen closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to bring on the table for first
reading an ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
I-1 Institutional Zoning District
Calvary Lutheran Church
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Mitchell and carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its first reading. Upon roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
STOCKMAN - YES ANDERSON - YES THORSEN - YES MITCHELL - YES JOHNSON - ABSTAIN
Bill Bergquist - Founder and Board Member of Renaissance - presented background on the
program and distributed brochures to the Council and audience.
Resolution Adopting Records Retention Schedule
Member Anderson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
ADOPTING GENERAL RECORDS RETENTION
SCHEDULE FOR MUNICIPALITIES
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly 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
Permit Agreement with Valley Baptist Church
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to authorize the Mayor and City
Manager to sign agreement with the Valley Baptist Chruch, giving the church permission
and license to construct and maintain a concrete walk on public right-of-way.
Regular Meeting of the City Council - April 21, 1980
Request for Burning Permit
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and carried to authorize the burning of the
Reinertson Building at 5800 Duluth Street.
Qutoations - Brookview Grill Supplies
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to receive and file the quotations
for supplies for the Brookview Grill.
Certification of Appraisal for "Quick -Take" of Chicago Northwestern Railroad Property
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried, certifying the value of land to be
acquired for public right-of-way, as follows:
Whole portion of the RR ROW affected by the taking $63,800
Remainder if I I" 13,300
Difference $50,500
Present Worth of Temporary Construction Easement Rights
Taken $ 1,200
Bid Opening - Street Department Materials - April 16, 1980
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to receive the bids and defer action
to May 5, 1980.
Fire Station Open House Mailing
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to authorize the transfer of $1,000
from General Contingency to Council Budget for mailing of invitations to the Fire Station
Open House.
Human Rights Commission Appointments
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to appoint Mona Moede and Carole
Epstein to the Human Rights Commission.
Board of Zoning Appeals Appointments
No action taken by Council.
Announcement of Meetings
Thursday, 4/24, 6:30 - Tour of Olson School
Thursday, 4/24, 7:30 - Meeting Re Community Center Decision (Gold Room, Civic Center)
Monday, 5/12, 7:30 - MNDOT Presentation (Middle School Cafetorium)
Tuesday, 5/27, 7:00 - Public Hearing Re Response to MNDOT Presentation (Middle School
Auditorium)
Appointment of Committees
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to authorize the Mayor to proceed
with forming a committee of representatives from North Tyrol Ad-hoc group, South
Tyrol Association, and members of the Planning Commission.
Regular Meeting of the City Council - April 21, 1980
Appointment of Committees (continued)
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Anderson and carried requesting the Mayor to bring a
proposed structure for a committee on Olson School Reuse to the April 29, 1980 meeting.
Adjournment
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to adjourn at 9:15 P.M.
ATTEST:
SECRhTARY
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ROSEMARY THORSENS MAYOR`,