07-21-80 City Council MinutesRegular Meeting
Of The
City Council
July 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 July 21, 1980 at 6:30 P.M.
The following members were present: Anderson, Johnson, Mitchell, Stockman and Thorsen.
Also present were: City Attorney, Robert Skare, Engineer, Lowell Odland, and Secretary,
Terri Schroetke.
City Manager Jeff Sweet was absent.
Approval of Minutes - July 7, 1980
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the minutes of my 7, 1980
as amended:
Page 123 - Quotations for City Hall Remodeling - Add the following:
"Removed from Consent Agenda"
Page 123 - STP Program - Add the following: "It is requested that
the information and data collected be maintained for future reference"
Approval of Minutes - June 30, 1980
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the minutes of June 30, 1980
as submitted.
*Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the items listed on the
consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk(*).
*Approval of Minutes of Boards & Commissions
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to receive and file the minutes of
boards and commissions listed on the agenda as items 1F - 1H:
1F - Planning Commission - June 23 and July 14
1G - Board of Zoning Appeals - July 8
1H - Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission - June 19
Virginia Levy - Resignation from Planning Commission
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to receive and file the letter of
resignation from Virginia Levy, requesting the Mayor sent a letter of appreciation for
her service to Golden Valley.
*Roz Anderson, Adventure Club Re "State Sliding Fee Fund"
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to receive and file the letter from
Roz Anderson, expressing her appreciation for the City's making available a sliding fee
funding program for families in the Adventure Club.
Regular Meeting of the City Council - July 21, 1980
`Planning Commission Re MNDOT's Proposal for 1-394
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to receive and file the Planning
Commission's position paper on MNDOT's proposal for 1-394•
*MNDOT Re Financial Assistance for 1-394 Impact Study
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to receive and file the letter from
MNDOT outlining the reasons why they cannot assist Golden Valley on the funding of an
impact study on local streets and traffic.
*Call Public Hearing - Ornament Street Lights (RSL 111) Westbrook Addition - 8/18/80
Member Anderson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
RSL 111
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
*Call Public Hearing - Construction of Laurel Avenue (80 SI 12) - 8/18/80
Member Anderson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
80 SI 12
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was 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
*Call Public Hearing - Florida Avenue Frontage Road- (80 SI 4) - 8/4/80
Member Anderson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
80 SI 4
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Stockman
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted in favor thereof: Anderso
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
Regular Meeting of the City Council - July 21, 1980
`Call Public Hearing - Rezoning of 4920 Olson Memorial Highway - 8/18/80
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to call a public hearing for the
proposed rezoning of 4920 Olson Memorial Highway, for August 18, 1980.
*Approval of Local #49 Agreement
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to authorize the Mayor and Manager
to sign the supplementary agreement with Local #49.
*Application for Reimbursement of Funds for Police Officer Training Board for 1980
Member Anderson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING APPLICANT FOR REIMBURSEMENT
OF FUNDS FOR BASIC POLICE OFFICER TRAINING PURSUANT TO
MINNESOTA POLICE OFFICER TRAINING BOARD REGULATIONS
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was 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
-Quotations for Drag Line Rental
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to accept the quotation from Leo J.
Koppy at $70.00/hour for rental for drag line. Quotations received as follows:
Leo J. Koppy $ 70.00/hour
C.S. McCrossan, Inc. 72.00/hour
Northdale Construction Co. $119.57/hour
Bills and Claims
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to pay the bills as submitted.
Claim - M.W.R. Investments vs City of Golden Valley
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to receive the claim M.W.R.
Investments vs City of Golden Valley and refer same to the City Attorney.
Claim - Johnson vs Doeden
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive the claim of Johnson
vs Doeden and refer same to the City Attorney.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve defending Officer Doeden
and consider indemnification at the August 4, 1980 Council Meeting, pending receipt of
report from Director of Public Safety indicating Officer Doeden was acting within the
scope of duty and in good faith.
Licenses
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the licenses as listed
#6510 (only one license was submitted for consideration).
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Licenses (continued)
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the issuance of a
solicitors license to B & B Davis Co.
Met Council Re Light Rail Transit Study Coordinating Committee
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the letter from
Met Council relative to a light rail transit feasibility study coordinating committee.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to request the Mayor and Director of
Engineering serve as members on the Met Council Coordinating Committee.
John Stoltzfus Re Mowing Exemption for Right -of -Way at 6050 Westbrook Road
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to receive and file the letter from
Mr. Stoltzfus requesting exemption from the mowing of right-of-way at 6050 Westbrook Road.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to call an informal public hearing
on request for exemption of mowing at 6050 Westbrook Road on August 4, 1980, 7:30 P.M.
and further, that petitioner and residents within a 200 foot radius be notified of the
public hearing.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson, and carried to advise Mr. Stoltzfus that if the
posts he mentions in his letter are on City property, the Council has directed the street
department to remove them because of possible liability placed upon the City in the event
of an injury due to the broken posts, and further, that the Director of Engineering will .
advise Mr. Stoltzfus of same.
Herbert Bedweel Re "Disturbance of Peace"
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to refer to staff for recommendations
as to what can be done under current ordinance and recommendations for dealing with Mr.
Bedwell's statement as to the kind of response he receives from Public Safety Department
when making complaints about the noise, notifying Mr. Bedwell of staff's recommendations
by August 4, 1980.
Selection of Council Representative for District #281 Community Education and Services
Advisory Council
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to receive and file the letter from
Harvey Lange, Robbinsdale Mayor relative to selection of council representatives for
District #281 community education and services council, authorizing Mayor Thorsen to
make the appropriate contacts for selecting a representative.
Legal Opinion Re Health Central Storage Building
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson to direct staff to proceed with necessary action
to have Health Central obtain a building permit, not requiring a penalty.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman to amend the motion to require Health Central
to appear before the City Council.
ANDERSON - NO JOHNSON - YES MITCHELL - NO STOCKMAN - YES THORSEN - NO
Lack of majority vote, motion fails.
Regular Meeting of the City Council - July 21, 1980
Health Central Storage Building (continued)
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to direct staff to proceed with
necessary action to have Health Central obtain a building permit, conveying to Health
Central, the Council's feelings about the matter.
Public Hearing - Second Reading - Rezoning of Public Works Disposal Site
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
(1-4 Industrial Zoning District
City Storage and Disposal Site)
Mayor Thorsen opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Seeing or hearing no one,
the Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to approve on second reading the
ordinance herein quoted by title. Upon roll call vote,the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES JOHNSON - YES MITCHELL - YES STOCKMAN - YES THORSEN - YES
Public Hearing - First Reading - Rezoning of Sherrif's Radio Tower
1017
Sue Eastes, Planning Commission - Presented the Planning Commission's recommendation for
approval.
Earl Johnson, Hennepin County Property Management - Presented the Council with a report
relative to the request for rezoning of sherrif's radio tower site.
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
(Establishing as an 1-4 Institutional Zoning District)
(Hennepin County Radio Tower)
Mayor Thorsen opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Seeing or hearing no one,
the Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve on first reading the
ordinance herein quoted by title. Upon roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES JOHNSON - YES MITCHELL - YES STOCKMAN - YES THORSEN - YES
Public Hearing - First Reading - Rezoning of Bury & Carlson Property
James Bury, Proponent - Present to make his request for approval of rezoning
Sue Eastes, Planning Commission- Presented Planning Commission's recommendation for
approval.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Mitchell and carried to bring on the table for first
reading an ordinance amendment entitled:
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Rezoning of Bury & Carlson (continued)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
(Establishing as an Industrial Zoning District
Bury & Carlson, Inc.)
Mayor Thorsen opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Seeing or hearing no one,
the Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve on first reading the
ordinance herein quoted by title. Upon roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES JOHNSON - YES MITCHELL - YES STOCKMAN - YES THORSEN - YES
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Mitchell and carried that it is the intent of this Council
that the proponent comply with Chapter 7.07 of the Zoning Code, relative to landscaping
on the north side of property, subject to approval of staff.
Public Item - Waiver of T.H. #12 Moratorium - 5001 Circle Downs
Roger Riley, 1403 Medor Road, Mendota Heights - Representing proponent, James Smuda,
5001 Circle Downs.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the request for the
proponent to proceed with acquiring a building permit in the T.H. #12 Moratorium area,
based on the determination that the proposed addition will not be affected by, or
affect the current proposal for upgrading T.H. #12.
Open Space & Recreation Commission - Suggested Work Plan
Rhoda Jaffe, Chairman of Open Space & Recreation Commission - Present to ask Council
if they wished to suggest priorities.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to receive and file and approve the
suggested work plan for the Open Space & Recreation Commission as proposed, to be
amended as the Commission deems appropriate. It was noted that #10 of the items listed
on the work plan (Community Center Construction and Br-okview Remodeling - Work on the
presentation and development of aforementioned facilties) would be the priority suggested
by the Council.
Appointment of Olson School Committee
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to appoint the following to the
Olson School Committee: Mark A. Anderson, Anne C. Borgen, Stephen F. Litton, Steven
A. Heller, David Arnold, Betty O'Brien, two Planning Commission members, one member
from City staff and one member from District #281 staff (to be named).
Housing Policy Task Force
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to direct the Planning Commission
and Human Rights Commission to appoint three members each to a Housing Policy Task
Force. This task force is to develop a recommended housing policy, emphasizing an
implementation program for low moderate and modest cost housing in Golden Valley.
The recommendations shall be reviewed by the full Commisssions and forwarded to the
Council with any appropriate comments. The final recommendations should be forwarded
to the Council in time for consideration at the first Council meeting in November
(November 3). The Mayor is to communicate direction to the Commissions.
Regular Meeting of the City Council - July 21, 1980
Announcement of Meetings
July 23, 9:30 - 4:30 - Mayor Thorsen and Councilmember Anderson will be attending a
seminar in Anoka.
July 23, 4:00 - Councilmember Anderson will be meeting with neighbors of the Douglas
Scattered Site area.
my 29, 4:30 - Council/Manager Meeting - Gold Room -City Hall
1-394 Subcommittee Direction
Councilmembers Mitchell and Stockman discussed with the other members of the Council
the problems they are having in their discussions relative to 1-394 issues. It was
decided they would hold a meeting with the Director of Engineering, July 24, 4:30 P.M.
in the Gold Room at City Hall.
City Manager's Evaluation
The Council discussed the procedures they would follow in evaluating the City Manager.
Adjournment
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and carried to adjourn at 9:45 P.M.
ROSEMARY THORSENN, M OR
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