01-05-81 City Council MinutesU
Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
January 1, 1981
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 January 5, 1981 at 7:15 P.M.
The following members were present: Anderson, Johnson, Mitchell, Stockman and Thorsen.
Also present was: City Manager, Jeff Sweet, City Attorney, Robert Skare, Engineer,
Lowell Odland and Secretary, Terri Schroetke.
Approval of Mi.nutes - December 15, 1980
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by.Mitchell and carried to approve the minutes of the
regular meeting of December 15, 1980 as submitted.
Approval.of Minutes - Special Meeting - December 23, 1980
MOVED by Johnson., seconded by Mitchell and carried to approve the minutes of the special
meeting of December 23, 1980 as submitted.
*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(*).
*Licenses
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to approve the issuance of licenses
#6627 - #6650.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to receive and file the minutes of
the boards and commissions listed on the agenda as item 1K:
1K - Board of Zoning Appeals — December 9s 1980
*General Mills - Withdrawal of Request to Rezone Property North of Betty Crocker Drive
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to accept request made by General
Mills to withdraw their request for rezoning of property north of Betty Crocker Drive.
*Ronald Edstrom Resignation from Planning Commission
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to accept Ronald Edstrom's resig-
nation from the Planning Commission, requesting the Mayor write to Mr. Edstrom thanking
him for his service to the community.
*Call Public Hearing - Flood Plain Management & Zoning District Ordinance - 2/3/81
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to call a public hearing on the
proposed Flood Plain Management & Zoning District Ordinance for February 3, 1981.
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*Monthly Budget Report - November 1980
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to receive and file the monthly
budget report for November 1980.
*Announcement of Meetings
No meetings to be announced.
Time and Place of Agenda Closing
Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
SETTING.TIME AND PLACE FOR MEETINGS
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
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
Appointment of Mayor Pro -tem
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Jo•-nson and carried to accept the Mayor's appointment
of Councilmember Anderson as Mayor Pro -tem.
Designation of Official Publication
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to designate the Golden Valley Post
as the City's official newspaper.
Designation of Depositories
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchellandcarried to designate the following as
depositories of the City: Golden Valley State Bank, First Plymouth National Bank,
Northwestern National Bank (North American Office), Fidelity Bank & Trust Co., First
National Bank of St. Paul, Midwest Federal Savings & Loan, and Home Federal Savings.
Council Appointments and Representation
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to make the following appointments:
Northwest Hennepin Human Services
League of MinnesotaCities
Association of Metro Municipalities
CATV
Legislative Liaison z Spokesperson
Joint Water Commission
Gloria Johnson & Idell Silberman
Gloria Johnson & Ray Stockman (alternate)
Rosemary Thorsen & John Mitchell (alternate)
Jeff Sweet & Ray Stockman
Mary Anderson & Rosemary Thorsen
Don Palmer
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Bills and Claims
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to pay the bills as submitted.
Claim - Phillip V. Wise
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to receive the claim of Phillip V.
Wise and refer same to the attorney and the insurance company.
Claim- Donald 0. Trombley
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive the claim of Donald 0.
Trombl.ey and refer same to the attorney and the insurance company.
Off -Sale Liquor License - MDL, Inc.
Mark D. Lamoreaux, President and. -Dennis Lamoreaux, Vice President, MDL, Inc. - Present
to make request and answer questions.
John Weisman — Representative of MGM Liquor Warehouse.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the issuance of an off -
sale liquor license to MDL,.Inc., subject to personal guarantee of corporate obliga-
tions going to the City, such as user charges and license fees.
Presentation of Award to David Astin and Steven Erickson
Mayor Thorsen introduced Dave Thompson, Fire Chief, who then made the presentation to
David Astin and Steven Erickson, Golden -Valley citizens who assisted a person from a
burning house.
Public Hearing - Second Reading - Rezoning - Fire Station #2
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and carried to bring on the table for second
reading an ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
Residential Zoning District - Fire Station No. 2
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 - Second Reading - Rezoning - Q. Petroleum
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and carried to bring on the table for second
reading an ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
Commercial Zoning District - Q. Petroleum Corporation
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Public Hearing - Q. Petroleum (continued)
Mayor Thorsen 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 Stockman, 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 --r First. Reading - Water and Sewer Rates Adjustments
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and carried to bring on the table for first
reading an ordinance amendment entitled:
ANORDINANCEAMENDING THE CITY CODE.
Water & Sewer Service Rates
Mayor Thorsen 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 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
Renewal of Octupus Car Wash Contract
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to renew the car washing contract
with Octupus Car Wash for 1981.
Agreement with Health Central for Traffic Signals
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the agreement with
Health Central for installation of traffic signals at Golden Valley Road and entrance
to Golden Valley Health Center, authorizing the Mayor and Manager to sign the agreement.
Resolution - Agreement with Hennepin County for Installation & Operation of Traffic Signals
Member Stockman introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY FOR
CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL
AT GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD AND GOLDEN VALLEY HEALTH CENTER
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 S.
Regular Meeting of the City Council - January 5, 1981
1981 Project Activity Schedule
Deferred to special council meeting of January 13, 1981, 4:30 P.M.
LRT Report & Inspection Trip
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Discussion of the Mayor's upcoming trip to Edmonton, Canada, January 7 - 10. Discussion
of Light Rail Transit report. No action taken.
Discussion.of.Outline on 1-394
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the 1-394 outline submitted
by the Mayor relative to her January 6, 1981 meeting with representatives of the Met
Council.
Adjourn to January 13, 1981 for Consideration of Union Contracts
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to adjourn at 9:00 P.M. to Tuesday,
January 13, 1981, 4:30 P.M.
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