10-20-81 City Council MinutesRegular Meeting
of the
City Council
October 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 October 20, 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; City Attorney, Robert Skare; and Secretary, Judy Nally.
Approval of Minutes - October 6, 1981
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to approve
the minutes of October 6, 1981, as submitted.
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to
approve the items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*), except
item 4C. '
*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to
authorize payment of the bills as submitted.
*Licenses
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to
authorize the issuance of licenses #7184 and #7185.
*Solicitor's License - Cub Scout Pack 475/Boy Scout Troop 475
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to
approve the solicitor's license for Cub Scout Pack 475/Boy Scout Troop 475.
Resolution - Policy Criteria for the Issuance of On -Sale Liquor Licenses
Jeff Sweet reviewed the Liquor License Subcommittee guidelines for issuing the
licenses, and the number of licenses which the City of Golden Valley are
permitted.
Member Stockman introduced and read the following resolution, deleting item 4,
and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING POLICY CRITERIA FOR
THE ISSUANCE OF ON -SALE LIQUOR LICENSES
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
passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and her signature attested by the Deputy
City Clerk. See Resolution Book Page
Regular Meeting of the City Council October 20, 1981
Chester's Liquor License
James Hunter - Attorney and David Ryan - Officer/Shareholder - were present to
make a presentation and answer questions from the Council.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to deny
the application for Chester's for a on -sale liquor license because they do not
meet the criteria established.
Mr. Steak Liouor License
Peter Russell - Owner and Tom Butler - Manager were present to make a presen-
tation and answer questions from the Council.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to deny
the application for Mr. Steak for a on -sale liquor license because they do not
meet the criteria established.
Solicitor's License - Boy Scout Troop 268
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to
approve the solicitor's license for Boy Scout Troop 268.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to
receive and file the minutes received as follows:
Item 1F: Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission - September 17, 1981
Item 1G: Building Board of Review - October 6, 1981
Item 1H: Human Rights Commission - September 10, 1981
Annual Report on Dover Hill
Jay Pearson - Gene Sylvestre - LeRoy Marshall - John and Linda Ward - were
present to answer questions from the Council. Jay Pearson highlighted the annual
report and answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to
receive and file the annual report on Dover Hill and request that the Mayor
formally respond to the Human Rights Commission and John and Linda Ward expressing
the Council's appreciation for a job well done.
Adult Softball Report
Rhoda Jaffe - Chair - Open Space and Recreation Commission - was present to
answer questions from the Council.
Councilmember Anderson reviewed her memo regarding the City's recreational needs
and responsibilities.
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to
receive and file the memo from Councilmember Anderson dated October 20, 1981 and
to authorize Councilmember Anderson and Councilmember Johnson to proceed with
the work as outlined in the memo.
The Recreation Needs Subcommittee (Councilmembers Anderson and Johnson) will
meet on October 22, 1981 at 5:00 PM in the Valley Room.
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Public Hearing'- RSL 122 West Marie Lane and Hampton Road T 67
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Mrs. A. L. Breckenridge - 2605 Scott Avenue,North - She was present to ask where
the locationof the lights will be placed had and questions regarding the payment
of the assessment. She is in favor of the installation of street lights.
Donald Hauge - 5110 Hampton Road - He was present to state he is in favor of the
installation of street lights.
Wallace Hagen - 2650 Regent Avenue North - He was present to state he is in
favor of the installation of street lights.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Anderson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
RSL 122
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
Letter from Jaye Krantz Regarding Resignation from Human Rights Commission
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to
receive and file the letter from Jaye Krantz regarding her letter of resignation
from the Human Rights Commission and authorize the Mayor to send a letter of
appreciation for her services.
*Receive Feasibility Study - RSL 123 - North and South Cortlawn Circle
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to
receive and file the feasibility study for RSL 123.
*Call for Public Hearing - RSL 123 - North and South Cortlawn Circle - 11/17/81
Member Anderson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
RSL 123
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*Call for Public Hearing - RSL 123 - North and South Cortlawn Circle - 11/17/81 -
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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
*Call for Feasibility Study - RSL 124 - Zealand Avenue
Member Anderson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT ON IMPROVEMENT
RSL 124
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member
Stockmanand 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
Repair of Street Light at Brookview.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to
authorize payment of $1,996.73 for the repair of the street light at Brookview.
*Special Use Permit - Operate Coin Operated Video Games - Spring Gate Shopping
enter
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to refer
to the Planning Commission the request for review and recommendation the request
for the issuance of a Special Use Permit to operate coin operated video games in
the Spring Gate Shopping Center.
Public Display Ordinance
Robert Skare was present to review the preliminary Public Display Ordinance and
answer questions from the Council.
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to have
the staff refine the proposed Public Display Ordinance and provide supporting
information at the November 4, 1981 Council meeting for consideration of a
public hearing.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Jean Kirsch - 1750 Louisiana Avenue North - She was present and thanked the
Council for reviewing the Public Display Ordinance.
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Call for Feasibility Study - 82 SI 1 - Highway 55 and Ottawa Avenue
Member Anderson introduced and 'read the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT ON IMPROVEMENT
82 SI 1
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member
Johnson 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
Continued Discussion of Recommendation on Internal Control
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to ask
tht City Manager to forward the response relating to the Finance 'Department to
the City Council prior to the November 10, 1981 Council/Manager meeting.
Authorization for Acquisition or Condemnation of Right -of -Way for Bassett Creek
Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION BY PURCHASE OR CONDEMNATION OF EASEMENTS
OVER, UNDER AND ACROSS CERTAIN PROPERTY FOR
PUBLIC SLOPES, UTILITIES, DRAINAGE, CONSTRUCTION, STREET AND MAINTENANCE
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, 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
Announcements of Meetings
The Brookview Subcommittee will meet on October 26, 1981 at 4:30 PM in the Gold
Room.
The City Council will attend a Open House on October 21, 1981 at 4:30 PM at
Dover Hill.
The Recreation Needs Subcommittee will meet on October 22, 1981 at 5:00 PM in
the Gold Room.
Report on Advisory Committee for Brookview
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the Brookview'Advisory Subcommittee's report, concurring with their
recommendation to appoint a committee and authorizing the Brookview Advisory
Committee to bring to the Council at its November 4, 1981 meeting recommendations
for membership.
The MMay��ior will contact the persons who will be asked to be interviewed. George
t�ieaBMGAlan�ss�t the subcommittee and suggest a member to be interviewed from
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Job Duties for Manager's Secretary,_ Council Secretary and Personnel Assistant
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to
receive and file the memo regarding division of duties in the Manager's Office.
Memo from the Mayor Regarding 1980 Management Letter from Auditor
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to adopt
the statement and schedule outlined in the memo dated October 16, 1981 as
submitted.
Open House - Scattered Site Housing
Jeff Sweet will contact Rick Kahn and reschedule a tour of the scattered site
housing projects so the Council can view the finished units.
Adjournment
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to adjourn
the meeting at 9:40 PM.
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