01-20-81 City Council MinutesRegular Meeting
of the
City Council
January 20, 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 20, 1981 at 6:30 P.M.
The following members were present: Anderson, Johnson, Mitchell, Stockman and Thorsen.
Also present was: City Manager, Jeff Sweet, Attorney, Marinus Van Putten, Engineer,
Lowell Odland and Secretary, Janet Kauth.
Approval of Minutes - January 5, 1981
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting of January 5, 1981 as submitted.
*Approval of Consent Agenda
Mayor Thorsen requested that Items 1-H, 3-A, 4-A, and 6-F be removed from :the consent
agenda and considered separately by the Council.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the remaining items on
the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk(*).
*Licenses
MOVED by Johnson, seconded.by Stockman and carried to approve the issuance of licenses
#6651 - 6656.
*Minutes - Boards & Commissions
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to receive and file the minutes of
the boards and commissions listed on the agenda as items 1F - 11:
1F - Planning Commission - December 8
1G - Building Board of Review - January 6
11 - Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission - November 20
*Call Feasibility Study - South Fork Trunk and North and West Feeder Lines
Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
ORDER PREPARATION OF REPORT ON IMPROVEMENT
SOUTH FORK TRUNK AND NORTH AND WEST FEEDER LINES
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
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*1981 Animal Contract with MAPSI
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by.Stockman and carried to approve the -1981 -Animal Control
Contract with MAPSI, authorizing the Mayor and Manager to sign the agreement.
*Resolution Authorizing Treasurer to Open Savings Account at Midwest Federal
Member Johnson introduced and read the followi g resolution and moved its adoption
RESOLUTION
SAVINGS ACCOUNTS AT MIDWEST FEDERAL
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 5
*Quotations - Voting Booths
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to accept the quotation from Walter
S. Booth & Sons for purchase of voting booths in the amount of $1,533.92. Quotations
received as follows: Walter S. Booth & Sons, $1,533.92; Sergeant- Sowell, Inc.
$1,560.00; Douglas Manufacturing Co., $2,002.16.
Bills and Claims
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to pay the bills as submitted.
Claim - Gerald Seekon Estate
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to receive and file the letter
from Montgomery Ward Insurance regarding Gerald Seekon Estate.
Solicitors License
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Anderson and carried to approve the issuance of a
solicitors license to White Way Cleaners for discount coupon booklets.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to approve the issuance of a
solicitors license to Jeraldine Thymian for advertising space in The Minnesota
Police Chief publication.
Minutes - Human Rights Commission
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to receive and file the December 11
minutes of the Human.Rights Commission and request the Mayor to ask them to appear at
the March 3rd or 17th regular Council meeting to explain the no fault grievance process.
Public Hearing Second Reading - Water & Sewer Rates
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Anderson and carried to bring on the table for second
reading an ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Water and Sewer Service Rates
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Public Hearing - Sewer & Water Rates (continued)
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 - CDBG Use for Project Year VII
Martin Farrell, Assistant City Planner - Presented staff recommendations on use of CDBG
funds for Project Year VII. Recommendation was to use funds in the area of housing for
low to moderate income citizens.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded
the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Mona Moede, 209 Natchez South - Commented that the use of funds to improve Seeman Park
should be explored.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to authorize the staff to submit an
application to Hennepin County for CDBG Project Year VII funds as recommended by staff.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to direct staff to investigate
the possibility of using CDBG funds that have not as yet been expended from previous
years for the purpose of upgrading Seeman Park and to have that information to the
Council when it discusses the total CDBG program.
Public Item- Waiver of Platting Ordinance - 1600 Block of York
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded
the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Mrs. Hickey and Mrs. Johnson, proponents - Present to make their request for waiver
Mayor Thorsen closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to approve the waiver of the platting
ordinance to divide Lot 17, Block 5, McNair Manor.
The proponents expressed concern over possible conditions to be attached to the motion.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to rescind the motion previously made
to approve the waiver of the platting ordinance.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to defer this matter to the Council
meeting of February 3, 1981.
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Meyer Tapper, President, Golden Valley Babe Ruth League - In favor of using Seeman Park
for little league.
Mona Moede, Women's Auxiliary President of Little League - Spoke in favor of using Lions
Park in 1982.
Arlette Tatley, Women's Auxiliary President of Babe Ruth - Spoke in favor of Golden
Galley's support of Little League and Babe Ruth programs.
Mayor Thorsen closed the public hearing.
The Mayor requested the Open Space & Recreation Commission to consider that at their
January 26 meeting. Council to receive recommendation on February 3 to make a decision
for implementing upgrading of Lions Park.
Golden Valley Health Center - Request Extension of Fill Permit to 7/31/81
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the requested extension
2 of fill permit for Golden Valley Health Center to July 31, 1981.
Request for Searchlight - Rudy Luther's GMC Truck
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to approve the request for a search-
light for Rudy Luther's.GMC Truck on January 28 and January 29, 1981, subject to the
conditions recommended by staff.
CCS Management Plan - Request Extension of Deadline for Filing
e
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the request of Calvary
Community Services.to extend the deadline for filing of their management plan to
February 17, 1981.
H & I Enterprises - Request Extension of Special Use Permit to 6/1/81
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the extension of special
use permit for H & I Enterprises to June 1, 1981
Housing Policy
Discussion of Housing Policy. Page 3, Paragraph 4 of the .Housing Policy, change to
read as follows: "Ownership becomes particularly important in any P.U.D. housing
project. The P.U.D.s incorporating.assisted housing will have to prepare and adhere
to a viable management plan as part of any P.U.D. (Planned Unit Development) contract.
Any management plan will have to be reviewed and approved by both the Human Rights
Commission and by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority where the HRA is involved."
Page 11 of the Housing Policy, dbjective 4, change to read as follows: "THE CITY WILL
ENCOURAGE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY IN THE AREA OF HOME OWNERSHIP AND RENTING."
Athletic Complex
- Little League
and Babe Ruth
The Mayor opened
the meeting for
public input and persons present to do so were afforded
the opportunity to express their
views thereon.
David Latvaaho -
Spoke in favor
of using Seeman Park for Little League baseball games
for the year 1981
and upgrading
the facilities at Lions Park for permanent use for 1982.
Meyer Tapper, President, Golden Valley Babe Ruth League - In favor of using Seeman Park
for little league.
Mona Moede, Women's Auxiliary President of Little League - Spoke in favor of using Lions
Park in 1982.
Arlette Tatley, Women's Auxiliary President of Babe Ruth - Spoke in favor of Golden
Galley's support of Little League and Babe Ruth programs.
Mayor Thorsen closed the public hearing.
The Mayor requested the Open Space & Recreation Commission to consider that at their
January 26 meeting. Council to receive recommendation on February 3 to make a decision
for implementing upgrading of Lions Park.
Golden Valley Health Center - Request Extension of Fill Permit to 7/31/81
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the requested extension
2 of fill permit for Golden Valley Health Center to July 31, 1981.
Request for Searchlight - Rudy Luther's GMC Truck
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to approve the request for a search-
light for Rudy Luther's.GMC Truck on January 28 and January 29, 1981, subject to the
conditions recommended by staff.
CCS Management Plan - Request Extension of Deadline for Filing
e
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the request of Calvary
Community Services.to extend the deadline for filing of their management plan to
February 17, 1981.
H & I Enterprises - Request Extension of Special Use Permit to 6/1/81
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the extension of special
use permit for H & I Enterprises to June 1, 1981
Housing Policy
Discussion of Housing Policy. Page 3, Paragraph 4 of the .Housing Policy, change to
read as follows: "Ownership becomes particularly important in any P.U.D. housing
project. The P.U.D.s incorporating.assisted housing will have to prepare and adhere
to a viable management plan as part of any P.U.D. (Planned Unit Development) contract.
Any management plan will have to be reviewed and approved by both the Human Rights
Commission and by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority where the HRA is involved."
Page 11 of the Housing Policy, dbjective 4, change to read as follows: "THE CITY WILL
ENCOURAGE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY IN THE AREA OF HOME OWNERSHIP AND RENTING."
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Housing Policy (continued)
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried that the Council adopt the
Housing Policy as amended, and communicate this information to the Planning Commission
and the Human Rights Commission.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to refer the Housing Policy to staff
for implementation and request them in turn, to refer their findings to the Planning
Commission.
Appointment of Corporate Solicitation Committee for Community Center
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to defer to Council/Manager meeting
of January 27, 1981.
Review Process of Filling Advisory Commission Openings
Discussion on process of filling advisory commission openings. The Mayor is.to place
ads in newspaper, check with League of Women Voters and follow up on ads to be placed
in newspaper.
Referral of Laurel/Neslund/Gittleman Ditch to Open Space & Recreation Commission
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the referral of the
Laurel/Neslund/Gittleman -Ditch to the Open Space and Recreation Commission as
recommended by staff.
Comprehensive Storm Sewer Policy
Discussed Council reaction to the policy as proposed by staff. Staff is to submit
revised policy to the Council by March 3, 1981.
Announcements of Meetings
1-394 to be discussed ata special meeting of the Council, February 10, 1981, 4:30 P.M.
in the Gold Room at City Hall.
Call Feasibility Study - Bassett Creek Flood Control.Project
Member Mitchell introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
ORDER PREPARATION OF REPORT ON IMPROVEMENT
BASSETT CREEK FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT
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
Regular Meeting of the City Council - January 20, 1981
Adjournment
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Anderson and carried to adjourn at 10:30 P.M.
ATTEST:
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