09-01-81 City Council MinutesRegular Meeting
of the
City Council
September 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 September 1, 1981.at 6:30 PM.
The following members were present: Anderson, Johnson, Mitchell, Stockman and
Thorsen. Also present were: City Manager, Jeff Sweet; City Engineer, Lowell
Odland; Assistant City Attorney, Allen Barnard; and Secretary, Judy Nally.
Approval of Minutes - August 18, 1981
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to
approve the minutes of August 18, 1981, as amended:
Page 159: Public Item - Order for Removal of Hazardous Building - 3202 Kyle
Avenue - addition to the first motion of the following - regarding
11.. removal of the hazardous building at..."
Approval of Minutes - August 11, 1981
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve
the minutes of August 11, 1981 as submitted.
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*), except items 1F
and 5E. Item 1F has previously been approved.
*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to
authorize payment of the bills as submitted.
Joan Bills Claim
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the Joan Bills claim, which has already been referred to the City Attorney
and the City's insurance carrier. Member Stockman abstained stating conflict of
interest.
Letter from City Attorney Regarding Liability of Commission Members
Assistant City Attorney, Allen Barnard, wished to clarify the misunderstanding
by the Planning Commission regarding the liability and indemnification of advi-
sory commission members. He stated that the Council can, depending upon the
circumstances, indemnify advisory Commission Members. Mayor Thorsen stated that
she will contact the Chairman of the Planning Commission and clear up the misun-
derstanding through discussion, or if necessary, have the City Attorney prepare
a memo.
Licenses
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson, and motion carried unanimously to
authorize the issuance of license #7173 as submitted.
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*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
September 1, 1981
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the minutes received as follows:
Item 1G: Building Board of Review - August 18, 1981
Item 1H: Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission - July 16, 1981
Item II: Planning Commission - August 24, 1981
*Letter from Gary Edelston Regarding Diamond Sports
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from Gary Edelston, dated August 13, 1981, regarding diamond
sports.
Babe Ruth Request
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to accept
the recommendation of staff not to install the dugouts, but to authorize an
expenditure, not to exceed $1,000, to install concrete slabs from the Park
Capital Improvement Fund for benches for the Babe Ruth fields to be located at
Sandburg Junior High.
Water Connection - Xerxes Avenue - Petition
Lowell Odland reviewed the alternatives of the residents on Xerxes Avenue to
hook-up to water services.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the recommendation of the staff to utilize Option III and to approve the method
of finance and construction for water service for the properties on Xerxes
Avenue.
Request for Deferal of Hearing on 1710 Douglas Drive
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the request for deferal.
Letter from Dan Super Regarding Ballfields
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from Dan Super regarding ballfields.
Infiltration/Inflow Analysis Program
Lowell Odland reviewed the program and funding.
Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its.
adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE INFILTRATION/INFLOW AGREEMENT
WITH THE METROPOLITAN WASTE CONTROL COMMISSION
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member
Anderson and upon a 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
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and adopted, signed by the Mayor and her signature attested by the Deputy
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MOVED by Johnson, seconded b Stockmap and motion carried unanimousl o
authorize the payment of l0%from Utility Reserve to participate in thet
Infiltration and Inflow Program.
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Call for Public Hearing - Winsdale Street Easement Vacation - October 6, 1981
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to call a
public hearing regarding easement vacation of Winsdale Street between Gettysburg
and Flag for October 6, 1981.
*Contract Settlement Between City and Minnesota Crime Prevention Center
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to enter
into a contract settlement between the City of Golden Valley and the Minnesota
Crime Prevention Center and authorize the expenditure of $2,000 for use of their
services.
Set Guidelines for September 15 Little League Field Decision
MOVED by Johnson, seconded.by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to limit
consideration of hearing on options to provide Little League fields for the
continued use of Seeman Park for one year.
The City Council directed the City Manager to report back to the City Council
what possibilities were discussed with the Seeman Park residents as far as the
time limit set for the use of Seeman Park as a Little League field.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to notify
the residents of Seeman Park that the consideration of the use of Seeman Park by
Little League will be addressed at the October 6, 1981 Council Meeting and.that
the Open Space and Recreation Commission, Little League Association and the
Alternative Athletic Field Committee also be notified of the meeting date.
Request for Deferal of Hearing on 1710 Douglas Drive -,Don Bloomquist
Robert Frisbee - Attorney for the proponent, Don Bloomquist - appeared before
the Council to state reasons why the Council should defer the rezoning to Light
Industrial public hearing on the property located at 1710 Douglas Drive.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to deny
the request from Don Bloomquist to defer the consideration of rezoning to Light
Industrial.
Public Hearing - 1710 Douglas Drive - Rezoning to Light Industrial
Robert Frisbee - Attorney for the proponent, Don Bloomquist - appeared before
the Council to review the background of the building and reasons for the request
for rezoning to Light Industrial.
Bill Forester - Planning Commissioner - presented the Planning Commission's
recommendation that the rezoning be denied, and answered questions from -the
Council.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Robert Perkins - 1431 W. Constance Drive - He felt that the building should be
brought back in line with the current zoning code. He has experienced problems
with water runoff across his property.
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Public Hearing -
1710 Douglas Drive
- Rezoning to Light Industrial
- Continued
Mrs. Wiebesick - 6145 St. Croix - She had complaints about the general upkeep of
the building, not mowing the lawn, odors from the building.
Bob Ramsey - 6121 St. Croix - He wanted to express the fact that if he were
going to try and sell his house with the change in the zoning, no one would be
interested in living so close to land that is zoned Light Industrial.
Mr. Putnam - 6155 St. Croix - He wished to complain about the noise, semi -trucks
in the back, equipment in the back of the building and traffic going through his
yard.
C. Horn - 1855 Hampshire Lane - Mr. Horn stated that at one time his downstairs
was Mr. Swanson's lab and his den was his office, he wanted to know if that was
legal.
J. Culver - 1510 W. Constance Drive - He stated that just because the building
was zoned that way before doesn't mean it should be zoned that way again. He
also stated there should be some kind of buffer zone between residential and
industrial use.
Robert Frisbee - Attorney for the Proponent, Don Bloomquist - He stated the
proximity of other trucks and activity going on in the area; he also stated that
when the property was originally rezoned it was done with the Planning
Commission and City Council approval. He also stated that any of the residents
could and should have had their questions answered when the public hearing was
held in 1965.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to deny
the request for rezoning for Light Industrial use for the following reasons:
said rezoning does not conform to the Comprehensive Plan, represents spot
zoning, heavy use for property abutting residential area, would not conform to a
Light Industrial use as presently built, and would not fit the set -back require-
ments. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES JOHNSON - YES MITCHELL - YES STOCKMAN - YES THORSEN -YES
Public Hearing - First Reading - 4680 Olson Memorial Highway - Rezoning to
Radio Zoning
Jean Pool - Proponent - was present to answer questions from the Council.
Bill Forester - Planning Commissioner - was present and stated that the Planning
Commission had voted to approve the rezoning to Radio Zoning.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Hearing and seeing no
one the Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the rezoning from Industrial to Radio Zone District for the property located at
4680 Olson Memorial Highway. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES JOHNSON - YES MITCHELL - YES STOCKMAN - YES THORSEN - YES
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September 1, 1981
Public Item - Preliminary Plat Approval - Meadowbrook School Addition
John Young - Director of Business Affairs, School District 270 - appeared
before the City Council to review their proposal.
Bill Forester - Planning Commissioner- was present and stated that the Planning
Commisison approved the subdivision with the following exceptions: compliance
with the right-of-way requirements and recommendations of the Hennepin County
Transportation Department, donation of land or payment of cash -in -lieu thereof
for park dedication, rezoning of the property from the Institutional to the
Business and Professional Office Zoning District.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Hearing and seeing no
one, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to
approve the preliminary plat subject to the compliance with the right-of-way
requirements of Hennepin County.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to refer
this property to the Planning Commission for rezoning from Institutional to
Business and Professional Office.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously that it is
the Council's intent to request cash -in -lieu of land dedication from the plat of
Meadowbrook School Addition.
Public Hearing - Second Reading - Sunday Bruch Ordinance
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to bring
on the table for second reading the ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
(Sunday Sale of Liquor)
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Hearing and seeing no
one, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to
approve on second reading the ordinance amendment herein quoted by title.
Public Hearing - Second Reading - Rezoning to Light Industrial - Vanmann
Construction
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to bring
on the table for second reading the ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
(Light Industrial Zoning District - Vanmann Construction Company)
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Public Hearing - Second Reading - Rezoning to Light Industrial - Vanmann
Construction - Continued
The Mayor opened the meeting- for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Hearing and seeing no
one, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to approve
on second reading the ordinance amendment herein quoted by title. Upon a roll
call vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES JOHNSON - YES MITCHELL - YES STOCKMAN - YES THORSEN - YES
Public Hearing - Second Reading - Radio Zoning District
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to bring
on the table for second reading the ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
(Radio Zoning District)
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Hearing and seeing no
one, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to approve
on second reading the ordinance amendment herein quoted by title. Upon a roll
call vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES JOHNSON -'YES MITCHELL - YES STOCKMAN - YES THORSEN -YES
Public Hearing - Second Reading - Railroad Zoning District
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to bring
on the table for second reading the ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
(Railroad Zoning District)
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Hearing and seeing no
one, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
on second reading the ordinance amendment herein quoted by title. Upon a roll
call vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES JOHNSON - YES MITCHELL - YES STOCKMAN - YES THORSEN -YES
Public Hearing - Second Reading - Industrial Zoning District
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to bring
on the table for second reading the ordiance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
(Industrial Zoning District)
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Public Hearing - Second Reading - Industrial Zoning District - Continued
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Hearing and seeing no
one, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to accept
the amendment to the Industrial Zoning District.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to
approve on second reading the ordinance amendment herein quoted by title as
amended. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES JOHNSON - YES MITCHELL - YES STOCKMAN - YES THORSEN - YES
Waiver of Public Hearing - 81 SI 8 - 2321 Kyle Avenue North
Member Anderson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION WAIVING THE PUBLIC HEARING
PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES 429.031, SUBD. 3
AND ORDERING CONSTRUCTION
OF CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
81 SI 8
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION
81 SI 8
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member
Stockman and upon a 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 Deputy
City Clerk. See Resolution Book Page
*Quotations - Laurel Pond Landscaping
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to
authorize the planting of Laurel Avenue Ponds from the lowest responsible
quoter, Midwest Landscaping in the amount of $5,180.00. The quotes were as
follows:
Midwest Landscaping $5,180.00
Mickman Bros. Landscaping 5,565.50
Shoreacre Gardens 5,782.00
Lee's Landscaping & Nursery, Inc. 6,520.00
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The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was
seconded
by Member
Mitchell and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following
voted in
favor
thereof: Anderson, Johnson, Mitchell, Stockman and Thorsen,
voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was
and the
declared
following
duly
passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and her signature attested by
the Deputy
City Clerk. See Resolution Book Page
Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution
and
its
adoption:
-moved
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION
81 SI 8
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member
Stockman and upon a 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 Deputy
City Clerk. See Resolution Book Page
*Quotations - Laurel Pond Landscaping
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to
authorize the planting of Laurel Avenue Ponds from the lowest responsible
quoter, Midwest Landscaping in the amount of $5,180.00. The quotes were as
follows:
Midwest Landscaping $5,180.00
Mickman Bros. Landscaping 5,565.50
Shoreacre Gardens 5,782.00
Lee's Landscaping & Nursery, Inc. 6,520.00
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,9 Dates for Future Council/Manager Meetings
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to set the
Council/Manager meetings for the rest of the year at 4:00 PM on the second
Tuesday of the month.
It was suggested that the City Manager notify the Chair of the Housing and
Redevelopment Authority that the Housing and Redevelopment Authority consider
changing the meeting time to 7:00 PM on the second Tuesday of the month.
Public Notice for Little League Decision on October 6, 1981
It was suggested that a notice be printed in the Post stating the changes in the
meeting dates. The Council felt that at this time it would not be appropriate
to take public input regarding the Little League ballfield issue as all
interested organizations have already received notice that this issue will be
discussed at the September 15, 1981 meeting.
1982 Budget
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to set two
budget meetings for September 8, 1981 at 4:00 PM and September 17, 1981 at 4:00 PM.
Response to Tax and Service Survey
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the staff response to the tax and service survey.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to
authorize a contribution of $500 to the League of Women Voters of Golden Valley,
money to be taken from the General Budget Contingency, for work done on the tax
and service survey.
Report on Liquor License Availability
Jeff Sweet outlined the liquor license availability and recommended that the
Council set up a Council Subcommittee to develop criteria for the issuance of
liquor licenses and that they present a report to the full City Council.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to
authorize the subcommittee of Councilmembers Johnson and Mitchell to establish
the criteria for the granting of liquor licenses and to report back to the full
City Council within 90 days.
*Easement with Northwestern Bell Telephone
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to
authorize the Mayor and Manager to sign the easement with Northwestern Bell
Telephone, subject to the conditions outlined in the August 25, 1981 letter from
Jim Yount to Jeff Sweet.
*Budget Report - July, 1981
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the budget report dated July, 1981 as submitted.
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*Fire Station Sale Proceeds
September 1, 1981
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the addition to the resolution regarding the sale of Fire Station 2 as
"Proceeds shall be deposited in the Fire Station Construction Fund and at
December 31, 1981 any balances remaining in said Construction Fund shall be
transferred to the Building Fund".
Announcements of Meetings
The Liquor License Subcommittee will meet on September 28, 1981 at 4:00 PM.
The Police Policies Subcommittee will meet on October 19, 1981 at 4:00 PM.
Housing Conference, September 16, Sheraton Northwest, Sponsored by AMM and Met
Council—
The Council suggested that maybe the Planning Commission and the Human Rights
Commission would be interested in attending this conference. The fees would be
paid by the City. Councilmembers Anderson and Stockman will be attending the
conference. The Mayor will contact the Planning and Human Rights Commission.
National League of Cities, Detroit, Michigan, November 28 - December 2, 1981
Councilmember Anderson suggested that the City make two reservations for this
conference and the Councilmembers who will be attending shall be named at a
later, date. It was also suggested to check into the possibility of checking into
the Minnesota headquarters hotel.
Adjournment
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to
adjourn the meeting at 9:20 PM.
ATTEST:
Secretary 6F
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