07-07-81 City Council MinutesRegular Meeting
of the
City Council
July 7, 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 July 7, 1981 at 6:30 P.M.
The following members were present: Anderson, Johnson, Mitchell, Stockman, and Thorsen.
Also present were: Jeff Sweet, City Manager, Robert Skare, City Attorney, Lowell Odland,
City Engineer and Joan Thompson, Secretary.
Approval of Minutes - June 16, 1981
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to defer the approval of the minutes
of June 16, 1981 to July 21, 1981.
*Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by .Mitchell and carried to approve the consent agenda items
indicated by an asterisk (*), except items 4A and 5G, which were removed from the
consent agenda.
*Licenses
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to authorize the issuance of
Licenses #7141 - #7147.
*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 items
1F - Board of Zoning Appeals - June 9
1G - Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission - May 21
1H - Planning Commission - June 22
*Letter from Minneapolis Park Board Re 81 SI 3 - Xerxes Avenue
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to receive and file the letter
from the Minneapolis Park Board stating their objection to being assessed for.the
proposed public improvement - 81 SI 3 - Xerxes Avenue.
*Brunswick Recreation Centers - Notification of Change in Corporate Officers
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to receive and file the letter
from Brunswick Recreation Centers notifying the city of change in corporate officers.
*Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Telethon - WTCN TV Carnival
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to receive and file the letter
from WTCN TV regarding the Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Telethon and Carnival to
be held, and approve the use of covers to be put over the no parking signs on Boone
Avenue on September 7, 1981.
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*Call Public Hearing - CDBG Program - August 4, 1981
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to call for public hearing
regarding the CDBG program on August 4, 1981.
*Call Public Hearing - Street and Alley Vacation - South Wirth Parkway August 18,.1981
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to call for public hearing on
the street and alley vacation for South Wirth Parkway for August 18, 1981.
*Agreement Relating to Deferred Compensation
Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH CITY
MANAGER RELATING TO DEFERRED COMPENSATION
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,
Mitchell, Johnson and 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 Deputy Clerk. See Resolution Book Page
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to authorize the Mayor to sign
an agreement relating to deferred compensation for the City Manager.
*Bassett Creek Agreement
Mr. Len Kramer, Barr Engineering - present to answer questions from the Council.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to authorize submittal of the
agreement to the Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission member cities for approval.
*May Budget Report
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to receive and file the May
budget report.
Bills and Claims
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Anderson and carried to authorize payment of the revised
bills as submitted.
Bill - Diane Wade
MOVED by Johnson,
seconded by Mitchell
and carried to authorize payment of a bill
submitted by Diane
Wade for consulting
fees at Park & Recreation Department, in
the amount of $500
to be paid from the
Capital Improvement Fund.
Raffle License - Courage
Center
MOVED by Johnson,
seconded by Anderson
and carried to approve the issuance of a
raffle license to
the Courage Center for the date of Sunday, October 3, 1981.
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Raffle License - American Diabetes Association
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the issuance of a raffle
license to the American Diabetes Association for a raffle drawing to be held on Friday,
October 16, 1981.
Solicitor's. License - Minnesota Police Chief Publication
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to approve the issuance of a
solicitor's license to the Minnesota Police Chief Publication for July 6, 1981
through Jury 5, 1982.
Minutes - Planning Commission - June 22, 1981
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the minutes
of the Planning Commission, June 22, 1981.
Call Public Hearing - Revisions to City Zoning Ordinance — Light Industrial District
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to call for public hearing re-
garding the Light Industrial Zoning District for August 4, 1981.
Call Public Hearing - Radio and Railroad Zoning District Ordinances
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to defer calling for public hearing
on Radio and Railroad Zoning District Ordinances until July 21, 1981.
Planning Commission Attendance Policy and By-laws of the Planning Commission
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the memo
and by-laws from the Planning Commission.
Report on Anti Smeitic Incidents
Dr. William Hobbs of the Golden Valley Human Rights Commission was present to
introduce Mr. Samuel Horowitz of the Anti -Defamation League. Mr. Horowitz made
a presentation to the Council explaining the anti-Semitic incidents that have
occurred within the school district.
MOVED .by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and carried to ask the Human Rights Commission
to prepare a position statement for.the Council to use in contacting civic groups
and churches in the community.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and carried to ask the Mayor to communicate
with Mr. Bruning of District#270 to communicate the Council's appreciation for
his response to the anti-Semitic problems and to offer Council encouragement that
his method of response be continued.
Public Hearing - Second Reading - P.U.D. Ordinance
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to defer the second reading of
the P.U.D. Ordinance to July 21, 1981.
Public Hearing - First Reading - Motor Vehicle Noise Limits
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to bring to the table for first
reading the ordinance amendment entitled:
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Public Hearing - First Reading - Motor Vehicle Noise Limits (continued)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
(Motor Vehicle Noise Limits)
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 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
Waiver of Platting - 10th Avenue and Winnetka
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the waiver of platting
ordinance for 10th Avenue and Winnetka, described as follows:
PARCEL A: Commencing at the Southwest corner of the Northwest 4 of the
Northwest 4 of Section 32, Township 113, Range 21; thence North 118 feet;
thence Southeasterly 376.7 feet to a point 86 feet North of the South
line of said Northwest 4 of Northwest 4, Southeasterly 936 feet to a
Point 73.5 feet North of the Southeast corner of said Northwest 4 of
Northwest 4; thence South 73.5 feet to the Southeast corner thereof;
thence West to the point of beginning.
PARCEL B: Commencing at the Southwest corner of the Northwest 4 of the
Northwest 4 of Section 32, Township 118, Range 21; thence North 118 feet;
thence Southeasterly 376.7 feet to a point 86 feet North of the South
line of said Northwest 4 of the Northwest 4; thence Southeasterly 936
feet to a point 73.5 feet North of the Southeast Corner of said Northwest
4 of Northwest 4; thence South 73.5 feet to the Southeast corner thereof;
thence West to the point of beginning.
Waiver of Platting - 830 Winnetka Avenue North
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the waiver of platting
for 830 Winnetka Avenue North described as follows:
PARCEL A: Lots 32, 33, 34 and the West 76.3 feet of the North 398.7 feet
of Lot 31, Auditors Subdivision No. 360.
PARCEL B: Lots 40, 41, 43, and commencing at the Northeast corner of
Lot 31, Auditor's Subdivision No. 360; thence West to a point 76.3
feet East from the Northwest corner thereof; thence South 393.7 feet;
thence West 76.3 feet to the West line of Lot 31; thence South to the
corner thereof; thence Northeasterly to the Southeast corner thereof;
thence North to the point of beginning.
Pondwood -_Request for 90 -Day Extension to P.U.D. Use Permit
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the 90 -day extension
to the P.U.D. Use Permit.
Mr. Jerry Mundt, architect for the Pondwood project was present to update the Council
and expressed appreciation for the Council's cooperation regarding the extension.
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Request from Shakopee to Participate in its Suit Against Fiscal Disparities
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to authorize the Mayor to
communicate to the City of Shakopee that Golden Valley will not participate at
this time, in the Fiscal Disparities challenge.
Athletic Field Committee Report
Don Palmer, Chairman of the Athletic Field Alternative Special Ad-hoc Committee -
presented. its recommendation as outlined in the minutes of its July 6 meeting.
Kathy Thorsell, 2041 Valders - questioned expenditure and was concerned about the
City operated activities competing for park space with Little League and Babe Ruth.
Mark Thorsell, 2041 Valders - expressed the need for more slow ball programs and
felt that this type of program was being replaced by Little League/Babe Ruth
activities.
Denny Asplund - representing Little League - opposes mixing Little League with
adult fields.
Bob Zygmunt, 6830 Olympia - reiterated the Committee's position
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to refer the committee report
to the Open Space and Recreation Commission for comments and recommendations by
July 21, 1981.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded. by Johnson and carried to ask the Open Space and Recreation
Commission to evaluate the adult softball program and also request staff comment by
October 1, 1981.
Councilmembers Johnson and Stockman will prepare a memo for July 21 regarding
recreation programming.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to receive and file the report
from the Special Ad-hoc Athletic Field Committee and to ask the Mayor to send a
letter of thanks to the Chairman and members of the committee.
Roof Repair to Southeast Fire Station
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the staff recommendation
to repair the roof to the Southeast Fire Station and to authorize the expenditure of
$800 from the Southeast Fire Station Building Account.
Guidelines for Park Changes
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to request the Open Space and
Recreation Commission to formulate guidelines for action on any proposed changes
in park facilities or programs and submit a recommendation to the Council by not
later than December 1, 1981.
MOVED by Anderson,
seconded by Johnson and carried to direct the staff to:
1) Finalize the Little
League agreement using the guidelines in the minutes of
the
Athletic Committee
from July 6; 2) Authorize the staff to meet with the #281
School
District officials
with Honeywell and
to pursue the Sandberg proposal; 3) Authorize the staff to
General Mills to pursue the adult softball needs; and 4) A
meet
uthorize
the staff -to get preliminary estimates on grading and/or other work needed to
implement
the recommendation.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to refer the committee report
to the Open Space and Recreation Commission for comments and recommendations by
July 21, 1981.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded. by Johnson and carried to ask the Open Space and Recreation
Commission to evaluate the adult softball program and also request staff comment by
October 1, 1981.
Councilmembers Johnson and Stockman will prepare a memo for July 21 regarding
recreation programming.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to receive and file the report
from the Special Ad-hoc Athletic Field Committee and to ask the Mayor to send a
letter of thanks to the Chairman and members of the committee.
Roof Repair to Southeast Fire Station
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and carried to approve the staff recommendation
to repair the roof to the Southeast Fire Station and to authorize the expenditure of
$800 from the Southeast Fire Station Building Account.
Guidelines for Park Changes
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and carried to request the Open Space and
Recreation Commission to formulate guidelines for action on any proposed changes
in park facilities or programs and submit a recommendation to the Council by not
later than December 1, 1981.
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Golden Valley Fire Department Relief Association - Annual Financial Report
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and carried to receive.and file the Annual
Financial Report of the Golden Valley Fire Department Relief Association in compliance
with the Minnesota State Statutes noting, however, that this does not in any way
imply review or approval by the City Council.
Final Plan Approval - 81 SI 4 - Wheeler Boulevard
Member Anderson introduced and. read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION
81 Si 4
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,
Mitchell, Johnson, 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 Deputy Clerk. See Resolution Book Page
Property Acquisition - Wheeler Boulevard
Member Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION BY PURCHASE OR
CONDEMNATION IN FEE SIMPLE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FOR STREET
RIGHT-OF-WAY AND UTILITY EASEMENTS
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, Mitchell, Johnson, 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 Deputy Clerk. See Resolution
Book Page .
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to authorize signing of the
purchase agreement and to transfer $524 from the Public Works reserve to Storm
Sewer.
Plat Extension - Fredsall Addition
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and carried to approve the time extension
for final approval of Fredsall Addition, to December 1, 1981.
Bid Opening - Sale of Highway #100 Fire Station
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to defer this item to July 21, 1981.
Salary Adjustments
Member Anderson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
REVISING GENERAL WAGES AND SALARIES FOR 1981
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Salary Adjustments Resolution (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,
Mitchell, Johnson, Stockman and Thorsen and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon, said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted as amended, incorporating
the salaries for Department Heads as submitted, signed by the Mayor and her signature
attested by the Deputy Clerk. See Resolution Book Page
Bid Opening_- Florida Avenue - 81 SI I - July 2, 1981
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and carried to award the contract to the lowest
responsible bidder, Bury & Carlson, Inc., in the amount of $127,567.93 for 81 SI 1.
Bids were as follows:
Asphalt Paving Materials $135,410.90
Bury & Carlson, Inc. 127,567.93
C:S*McCrossan 134,451.67
Hardrives, Inc. 141,459.45
Northwest Asphalt, Inc. 147,685.24 (corrected to $134,543.00)
Brookview Budget
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and carried to defer the Brookview Budget to
July 14 Council/Manager Meeting.
1-394 Update
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Mitchell and carried to authorize the 1-394 Subcommittee
to meet and discuss options available to the City to present to the Council .by August
4, 1981.
Subcommittee Announcements - Commission Guidelines
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and carried to receive and file the Commission
Guidelines presented by the subcommittee, and to prepare a Council response by July
21, 1981.
Tax-exempt Financing Report - Subcommittee Report
No action taken
Announcement of Meetings
Councilmember Anderson will meet with Mayor Thorsen regarding the.Ewald Citizen's
Committee at 7:00 P.M. on July 13 in the Mayor/Council Office.
Councilmember Anderson will meet with Mayor Thorsen regarding 1-394 on July 20 at
9:30 A.M. in the Mayor/Council Office..
Adjournment
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Anderson and carried to adjourn at 10:40 P.M., to
July 14, 1981 at 4:30 P.M.
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