05-05-80 City Council MinutesRegular Meeting
Of The
May 5, 1980
Pursuant to due 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 May 5, 1980 at 6:30 p.m.
The Following members were present: Anderson, Johnson, Micthell, Stockman and
Thorsen. Also present were: City Manager, Jeff Sweet, Attorney, Robert Skare,
Engineer, Lowell Odland and Secretary, Terri Schroetke.
Approval Of Minutes - April 21, 1980
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the minutes of
April 21, 1980 as amended:
Page 82, Under Call Public Hearing - Valley Village Addition: Add the word
"hearing."
Executive Session Statement
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the statement as
read as a summary of the excutive session held on April 15, 1980 at 4"20 p.m.:
"A closed session of the Golden Valley City Council was held on April
15, 1980 at 4:20 p.m. in the valley Room of the Golden Valley City Hall.
Those present were: Mayor Thorsen, Council Members Mary Anderson, Gloria
Johnson, Ray Stockman and John Mitchell. Also Present were City Attorney,
Allen Barnard and City Manager, Jeff Sweet. No other person was present.
The decision to hold the closed session was made at the regular meeting of
the Golden Valley City Council of April 7, 1980 and is reflected in the
minutes of that meeting.
At 4:30 p.m. John Mitchell left the meeting after it was realized
that he was not a party to the lawsuit.
The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the status of the legal suit,
Troyer vs. Hoover, et al. A continuous sound recording was made and is
being retained in the Mayor's Custody. The meeting was adjourned at 5:10
p.m. 11
*Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Anderson, and carried to aprove the items on the
consent agenda as indicated by an asterisk (*).
*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the bills as submitted
on the check register.
*Minutes - Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the minutes of
boards and commissions as follows:
1F - Planning Commission - March 28, 1980
Regular Meeting of the Council - May 5, 1980
*Reset Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat Approval - Hamman Addition
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Anderson and carried to reset the public hearing
forpreliminary plat approval for the Hamman Addition for May 19, 1980.
* Reset Public Hearing - Terminal Warehouse District
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Anderson and carried to reset the public hearing
for Terminal Warehouse District for May 19, 1980.
*Call Public Hearing - Street lighting (RSL 105)
Member Mitchell introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
RSL 105
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded MemberAnderson
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
*CallPublic Hearing - Ornamental Street Lighting (RSL 107)
Member Mitchell introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
RSL 107
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by member
Anderson 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 - Kyle Storm Sewer (80 SS 3)
Member Mitchellintroduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
ORDER PREPARATION OF REPOT ON IMPROVEMENT
(80 SS 3)
the motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member
Anderson and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted in favor
thereof: Anderson, Johnson, Mitchell, Stockman and Thrsen 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 Resol-
ution Book Page
Regluar Meeting of the City Council - May 5, 1980
*Call for Feasibility Study - Ornamental Street Lighting (RSL 108)
Member Mitchell introuced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
ORDER PREPARATION OF REPORT ON IMPROVEMENT
(RSL 108)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolutiop Was seconded by member Anderson
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members 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
*Bid Award - Sand Trap Rake for Brookview
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Anderson and carried to award the bid for purchase of
sand trap rake for Brookview to Minnesota Toro, Inc. in the amount of $1,600.00.
(a 70" pro mower nolonger needed will be traded in). Bids received as follows:
Minnesota Toro, Inc. $3626.00
(trade-in) -2025.00
balance $1600.00
Kromer Co.
(trade-in
included)
$2695.00
*Bid Award
- Removal
of Diseased
Trees
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Anderson and carried to award the bid for removal of
public and private diseased elm and oak trees to Midwest Stump Removal for a total
sum of $71,890.00. Bids received as follow:
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Anderson and carried to authorize the mayor and manager
to enter into agreement with Horne Architects, Inc. for addition to the remodeling of
the Public Safety Building.
*Addition to Southwest Mutual Aid Assocation Agreement
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the amendment to the
Southwest Mutual Aid Agreement (the amendment is the addition of paragraph 5a.)
*Appointment to Fire Training Board
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Anderson and carried to appoint Dave Thompson and Bob
Hennessey, Fire Chief and Assistant Chief, respectively, to the Fire Training Board.
Section A
Section B
TOTAL
Public Trees
Private Trees
Section
BIDDER
and Stumps
Only
A and B
Midwest Stump Removal
$20,565.00
$50,325.00
$71,890.00
Gree World Tree Serv.
20,400.00
62,820.00
83,220.00
Able Tree Service
34,420.00
63,161.00
97,581.00
Tim's Tree Service
20,845.00
87,510.00
108,355.00
*Proposed Contract With
Horne Architects Inc
For Public Safety
Building
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Anderson and carried to authorize the mayor and manager
to enter into agreement with Horne Architects, Inc. for addition to the remodeling of
the Public Safety Building.
*Addition to Southwest Mutual Aid Assocation Agreement
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the amendment to the
Southwest Mutual Aid Agreement (the amendment is the addition of paragraph 5a.)
*Appointment to Fire Training Board
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Anderson and carried to appoint Dave Thompson and Bob
Hennessey, Fire Chief and Assistant Chief, respectively, to the Fire Training Board.
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*Monthly Budget Report - March 1980
MOVED by Mitchell, Seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the monthly
budget report for March, 1980.
Licenses
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by mitchell and carried to approve the licenses as submitted
on the licenses list, numbered 6+72 - 6+86.
Violations - Johnny Blanchard and Golden V Liguor Stores
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the memos from
the City Attorney relating to the Liquor ordinance violations of Johnny Blanchard and
Golden V Liquor Stores. The Attorney noted that the Council has the option to further
discuss either or both of these at the time of liquor license renewals.
Ed Silberman - Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission
Mr. Silberman introduced Peter Enck, President of the Bassett Creek Flood Control
Commission. Mr. Enck gave the Council background and an overview of the project.
No Council action.
Bid Award - Vallev Square Bond Issue
Bernie Dodge - Evenson-Dodge, Inc. - Presented the Council with recommendation for the
sale of the bonds.
Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption,
approving the form of the bonds:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING, SELLING AND
ESTABLISHING THE TERMS OF $1,825,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION REDEVELOPMENT BONDS,
AND LEVYING TAXES FOR THEIR PAYMENT
The motion for the adoption of the foregoix 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
Nortronics Re Parking on 10th Aveenue North
Joe Dundovic and bill Lyders of Northronics were present to make their request to the
Council for "Two Hour Parking Only: Signs to be installed on the south side of 10th
Avenue between the two Lewis Road intersections.
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the letter from
Joe Dundovic, Nortronics, and request that the City staff and Nortronics prepare alter-
natives for the Council's consideration.
Planning Commission Re Open Space Report of December 13,1979
Sue Eastes, Planning Commission - Present to answer Council's questions relating to
the Planning Commission's Open Space Report of December 13, 1979.
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Open Space Report (continued)
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to receive and file the Open Space
Report and consider it when the Open Space consultant's report is presented.
Seconded Reading - Rezoning of Calvary Lutheran Church/Rhode Island Property
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Stockman and carried to bring on the table for second
reading an ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
I-1 Institutional Zoning District
Calvary Lutheran Church
Mayor Thorsen opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to do so. Seeing and hearing no one, the mayor closed the
meeting.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve on second reading the
ordinance herein quoted by title. Upon roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
STOCKMAN - YES ANDERSON - YES THORSEN - YES MITCHELL - YES JOHNSON - ABSTAIN
Public Hearing - Transfer of CDBG Funds
Mayor Thorsen opended the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded and oppertunity to express their views thereon. Seeing and hearing no one,
the Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
RELATING TO TRANSFER OF CDBG FUNDS
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 the Clerk. See Resolution Book Page
Public Hearing - Sealcoating 80 SC 1 (The North Frontage Road on T,H. 12 from Florida
Avenue South to Hampshire Avenue South
Mayor Thorsen opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
D.W. Johnson, 1108 Wisconsin Ave. So. - Opposed
Ray Bolling, 1101 Wisconsin Ave. So. - Opposed
Mayor Thorsen closed the public hearing.
Member Anderson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
80 SC 1
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Public Hearing - 80 SC 1 (continued)
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 Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION
80 SC 1
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by member Stockman
and upon vote being taken theron, 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 - Ordinance - Organization of Board of Zoning Appeals
Mayor Thorsen openedt.the meeting for public input and those 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 Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to bring on the table for first
reading, an ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
(Zoning Code - Organization of the
Board of Zoning Appeals)
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the ordinance herion
quoted by title on its first reading. Upon roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES JOHNSON - YES MITCHELL - YES STOCKMAN - YES THORSEN - YES
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Anderson and carried to bring on the table for
seconded reading at this time, noting the urgency of passing this ordinance, an
ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
(Zoning Code - Organization of the
Board of Zoning Appeals)
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to approve the ordinance herion
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
Call Public Hearin - General Plan Approval - PUD #28 (Pondwood)
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to call a public hearing for general
Plan Approval for PUD# 28 (Pondwood) for June 2, 1980.
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Proposal from Barton-Aschman for Evaluation of Local. Traffic Patterns
Todd Heglund, Barton-Aschman - Present to answer questions
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to authorize the Mayor and Manager
to enter into agreement with Barton-Aschman, subject to review and approval by the
City Attorney, to conduct the evaluation of local traffic patterns as a result of
I-394, in the amount of $48,000.00.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to transfer $50,000 from the Public
Works Reserve Fund to the I-394 Study Program to fund above study.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to request the Mayor to contact
state representatives, Met Council representatives and Commissioner of Transportation,
regarding funding by them of the study to be conducted by Barton-Aschman.
Nancy Olkon Re Community Action Agency
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the letter from
Nancy Olkon regarding Community Action Agency.
Bid Award - Street Department Materials
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to award bids for street maintenance
materials as follows:
Class 2 - Bryan Rock Products, Inc.
Sand - D.L.M. Company, Inc.
Crushed Rock - Bryan Rock Products, Inc.
Binder Stone - Midwest Asphalt Corporation
Plant Mix 2331 - C.S. McCrossan, Inc.
Plant Mix 2341 - C.S. McCrossan, Inc.
Wearing Course/Mix - Bury & Carlson, Inc.
Bituminous Material/Mix - Bury & Carlson, Inc.
Rec Rock - Bryan Products, Inc.
Bids received as shown on Exhibit A, attached hereto and made a part hereof.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to award the bid for road oil
to L. N. Sickels. Bids received as follows:
BIDDER MC 30, 70, 250 ALTERNATE RC 250, 800 ALTERNATE
L.N. Sickels
Koch
.7647/Gal.
NO BID
.7500/Gal.
.7500/Gal.
.7647/Gal.
.768/Gal.
.7500/Gal
.7500/Gal
Ashland Petroleum Co. .7672/Gal. .7500/Gal. .7672/Gal. .7500/Gal
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to reject all bids for seal coat
aggregate and authorize the City Engineer to readvertise for bids.
Request for Contract Amendment by Barr Engineering
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the amendment to the
contract with Barr Engineering for completion of Section 215 Work Plan for Bassett Creek
increasing total fees and granting an extension for completion of their portion of the
project.
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Additional Funding for Senior Citizen Program
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to authorize the transfer of
$1497 from the Contingency Account to the Senior Citizen Program.
Announcement of Meetin
May 7, 4:00 - Anderson & Thorsen meeting with Al Pint, MNDOT Re I-394
May 7, 4:30 - Anderson & Thorsen meeting with North Tyrol Residents Re I-394
May 13, 4:00-6:00 - Council/Manager Meeting, Gold Room
May 13, 6:00-7:00 - HRA Meeting, Gold Room
Appointment of Alternate to Board of Zoning Appeals
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to appoint Don Hughes as an
alternate to the Board of Zoning Appeals and authorizing the Mayor to pursue ob-
taining additional names to consider as alternates to the BZA.
Adjournment
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and carried to adjourn at 9:00 P.M.
ROSEMARY THORSEN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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