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Regular Meeting of the City Council - October 20, 1980
Open Space & Recreation Commission Re Carl Vogt's Open Space Report
Dr. Ray Petersen, Open Space & Recreation Commission - Dr. Petersen presented the
revised Guidelines for Development of the Golden Valley Open Space System as it was
revised and updated by the Open Space and Recreation Commission and noted that the
Commission was impressed with the work done by the Environmental Collaborative. Dr.
Petersen then presented the Commission's request for (1) The City to proceed with
acquisition of the Vallee D'or Open Space parcel; and (2) That the City Council
budget approximately $10,000 for the next three year phase for developing existing
open space areas.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and
for Development to the Planning Commission,
Council considers adopting the report.
carried to refer the revised Guidelines
asking for their comments before the
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive the Guidelines for
Development as well as other documentation presented by the Open Space & Recreation
Commission.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to request that the Open Space
and Recreation Commission develop a work plan for a three-year management program
to be presented to the Council by December 1, 1980.
Open Space & Recreation Commission Re South Tyrol Skating Rink
John Brenna, Director of Park & Recreation - Reviewed his memo dated October 15, 1980,
outlining the reasons why the South Tyrol skating rink was closed and also why it now
can be reopened.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to receive and file the letters
from John Brenna and Jeff Sweet relative to the South Tyrol skating rink and gratefully
accepting their recommendations as to reopening the skating rink at that location.
Citizens Advisory Committee - Theodore Wirth Park
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to appoint Chuck Burmeister to the
Theodore Wirth Park Citizens Advisory Committee, extending the Council's appreciation
for his willingness to serve and to authorize Mr. Burmeister to select an alternate
from the Open Space & Recreation Commission if he is unable to attend a meeting.
Vallee D'or Purchase Agreement
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to authorize the Mayor and Manager
to enter into the purchase agreement for acquisition of Vallee D'or property for an
amount of $53,000.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to authorize the transfer of $68,000
from the Public Land Fund to the Park Maintenance Budget to cover the cost of the
acquisition of this property, plus other miscellaneous costs, including delinquent
taxes and assessments.
Public Hearing (continued) - Second Reading - Rezoning of 4920 Olson Highway
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to bring on the table for second
reading an ordinance amendment entitled:
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Public Hearing - Rezoning of 4920 Olson Highway (continued)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICT - ROBERT MARTINSON
The Mayor 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 Anderson, seconded by Johnson 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 (continued) - M.A. Mortenson Industrial Revenue Bond Issue
Mayor Thorsen announced that she may have a possible conflict of interest as the
proponent is a client of her husband and removed herself from chairing, discussion,
and voting on the issue. Mayor Pro -tem Anderson took the chair.
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. Seeing and hearing
no one, the Mayor Pro -tem closed the public hearing.
Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION GIVING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL TO A PROJECT
WITH NORTH WIRTH ASSOCIATES UNDER THE MINNESOTA
MUNICIPAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ACT, GIVING
PRELIMINARY APPROVAL FOR THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE
BONDS TO FINANCE THE PROJECT, AUTHORIZING THE
SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF SAID
PROJECT TO THE COMMISSION OF SECURITIES OF THE
STATE OF MINNESOTA AND AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION
OF NECESSARY DOCUMENTS
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 abstained: 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 - Street Lights (RSL 113) - Edgewood Avenue North
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Charles Wilson, 301 Edgewood - Circulated petition
Kathryn Valentas, 401 Edgewood - Question as to how overhead wiring will be done
George Galonska, 6324 Glenwood - Questioned if he would be assessed for improvement
on Edgewood if he is already being assessed for improvements on Glenwood.
William Nord, 420 Edgewood - "unofficially" opposed to improvement because of economic
and environmental reasons.
Ginny Ginsberg, 6461 Westchester Circle - In favor
Mayor Thorsen closed the public hearing.
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Public Hearing - RSL 113 (continued)
Mayor Thorsen reopened the public hearing for additional comment from the public.
Ken Valentas, 401 Edgewood - Opposed
Kathryn Valentax, 401 Edgewood - Question as to how much light would shine in and on
the house.
Mayor Thorsen closed the public hearing.
Member Stockman introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
RSL 113
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
Public Hearing - Ornamental Street Lights (RSL 114) - Valley Wood
Mayor Thorsen opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Linda Kadue, 511 Valley Wood - In favor
Lynnette Uzzell, 510 Valley Wood - 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 114
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
Public Hearing - Street Lights (RSL 115) - Sunset Ridge
Mayor Thorsen opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Edward Cohen, 4617 Sunset Ridge - In favor - wife circulated petition
Mayor Thorsen closed the public hearing.
Regular Meeting of the City Council - October 20, 1980
Public Hearing RSL 115 (continued)
Member Stockman introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
RSL 115
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
Public Hearing - Bituminous Surfacing (80 SI 14) - Tennant Road
Bob Langford, Secretary and General Counsel, Tennant Company.
Mayor Thorsen opened the meetinf for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Mr. Schwebeck, 5804 Olson Memorial Highway - Questioned if the City could take over
the road, leave it as is and do the plowing.
Mrs. Pepin, 5806 Olson Memorial Highway - Opposed
Mrs. Larson, 5808 Olson Memorial Highway - Opposed
Esther Gadbois, 5802 Olson Memorial Highway - Thinks the City could take over and do
the plowing.
5738 Olson Memorial Highway - An employee of Weinstein International asked the same
question - Why can't the City take over the street, leave as is and do the plowing.
Mayor Thorsen closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to deny the approval of bituminous
surfacing for Tract E RLS No. 11 (80 S1 14) Tennant Road. It was indicated to the
residentsthatthey could return to the Council at a later date with an alternate
proposal for maintaining the street.
The Mayor called for a 3 -minute recess.
Towing Contract Amendment
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to authorize the Mayor and Manager
to sign the Addendum to Contract with Golden Auto Parts Company, Inc.
Discussion of November 6 Meeting to Receive Barton-Aschman 1-394 Report
The Council discussed the format for the meeting, area of residents to be notified
and location of meeting.
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Comment from HRA Chair Re Scattered Site Housing
Mary Anderson, HRA Chair, discussed a phone call she received from a citizen relative
to the scattered site housing sites concerning handicapped units and parking.
Hennepin County Re Representative to Solid Waste Disposal Site Committee
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to appoint Peggy Briemayer as
representative to the Hennepin County Solid Waste Disposal Site Committee and Martha
Micks as alternative.
Final Plat Approval - PUD #27 - Gittleman Corporation
Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
ACCEPTANCE OF PLAT - GITTLEMAN CORPORATION
PUD #27
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was 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
CSO, Dispatcher and Fire Marshall Contract
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to authorize the Mayor and Manager
to execute the labor agreement with Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS) A.
Tax -Exempt Financing Policy
Member Stockman introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL
DEVELOPMENT TAX-EXEMPT MORTGAGE FINANCING POLICIES
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: Johnson,
Mitchell, Stockman and Thorsen, the following voted against the same: Anderson, whereupon
said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and her signature
attested by the Clerk. See Resolution Book Page
Announcement of Meetings
Monday, 10/27, 6:OO, Gold Room - Anderson & Stockman Re Development of questions for
South Wirth Parkway Committee Interviews
Monday, 10/27, 6:30, Gold Room - Anderson & Stockman Re South Wirth Parkway Committee
Interviews
Tuesday, 10/28, 2:00, Mayor/Council Office - Anderson & Stockman Re HRA Finances
Tuesday, 10/28, 3:30, Mayor/Council Office - Mitchell & Thorsen Re Manager's Salary
Proposed Trip by PCG of LRT
Defer to Manager's meeting of October 28.
Regular Meeting of the City Council - October 20, 1980
Adjournment
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and carried to adjourn to Tuesday, October 28,
1980, 4:00 P.M., at 10:35 P.M.
ATTEST:
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ROSEMARY THORSEN, MAYOR