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01-05-82 City Council MinutesRegular Meeting of the City Council January 5, 1982 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, 1982 at 6:30 PM. The following members were present: Anderson, Johnson, Mitchell, Stockman (left at 10:00 PM) and Thorsen. Also present were: City Manager, Jeff Sweet; City Engineer, Lowell Odland; City Attorney, Robert Skare; and Deputy City Clerk, Judy Nally. roval of Minutes - December 15, 1981 MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the City Council meeting of December 15, 1981, as amended: Page 7: Request for Variance to Sign Ordinance - 5th Northwestern Bank - Delete the first unfinished paragraph. Adjournment MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 6:40 PM. Roll Call, Oath of Office and Seating of 1982-1983 Council There was a roll call for the 1982-1983 Council and Judge Paul Lommen gave the oath of office to Mayor Thorsen, Council Member Anderson and Council Member Stockman and the seating of the 1982-1983 Council took place. The term for Mayor Thorsen expires December 31, 1983 and the terms for Council Member Anderson and Council Member Stockman expires December 31, 1985. The Mayor adjourned the meeting for cake and coffee. The meeting reconvened at 7:05 PM. Approval of Agenda MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve the agenda of January 5, 1982, as amended: Addition of Item 2H1: Searchlight License - MGM Liquor Removal from Consent Agenda of Item 5C: Extension of Use for Trailer Office at Calvary Removal from Consent Agenda of Item 5F: Improvements to Motor Fuel Control System Approval of Consent Agenda MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*), except item 5C and 5F. *Bills and Claims MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize payment of the bills as submitted. Regular Meeting of the City Council January 5, 1982 *Gladys Bursch Claim MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the claim and refer it to the Attorney and the insurance company. *Licenses MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize the issuance of licenses #7260 to #7286. Searchlight License - MGM Liquor MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried to approve the license for a searchlight for MGM Liquor for January 7 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM and January 8, 9, 15, 16, 22 and 23 from 5:00 to 10:00 PM. Council Member Stockman was absent. *Set Time and Place of Meeting and Agenda Closing MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to request that the Manager and Attorney prepare a draft of formal bylaws or rules of operation for the Council for presentation at the January 19, 1982 Council meeting. Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to reappoint Council Member Anderson as Mayor Pro Tem for a period of one year. *Designation of Official Publication MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to designate the Golden Valley Post as the City's official newspaper. *Designation of Depositories MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to accept the recommendation of the Director of Administrative Services designating the following as depositories for the City of Golden Valley: Golden Valley State Bank; First Plymouth National Bank; Northwestern National Bank - North American Office; Fidelity Bank and Trust Company; First National Bank of Saint Paul; Midwest Federal Savings and Loan and Fifth Northwestern National Bank, subject to the depositories providing collateral as required by Statute. *Minutes of Boards and Commissions MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the minutes received as follows: Planning Commission - December 14, 1981 and December 28, 1981 *Call for Public Hearing - Conditional Use Permit - 7000 Wayzata Boulevard - T127 -97 - MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to call a public hearing for a Conditional Use Permit for operation of a car rental business and diesel repair service at 7000 Wayzata Boulevard in the Industrial Zoning District for February 2, 1982. Regular Meeting of the City Council January 5, 1982 *Call for Public Hearing - Conditional Use Permit - 6980 Wayzata Boulevard - T1277 - MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to call a public hearing for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a gasoline service station at 6980 Wayzata Boulevard in the Industrial Zoning District for February 2, 1982. Public Item - Closing of Highway 12 Access at Tyrol Trail Lowell Odland, City Engineer; Bob Hennessey, Fire Chief and Glen Olson, Deputy Director; presented information on how the possible closing of the access at Tyrol Trail would effect their departments. The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Jim Paulson - 416 Natchez Avenue South - He stated that if the access to Highway 12 was closed at Tyrol Trail, the access at Sumac should also be closed. Elizabeth Goodman - 1031 Tyrol Trail North - She distributed and reviewed a list of reasons why she felt the access at Tyrol Trail should be closed. David Minikus - 801 Parkview Terrace - He is opposed to closing the access. Frances Ramsburg - 100 Meadow Lane South - She is opposed to closing the access. Mrs. Hauck - 1100 Tyrol Trail North - She is concerned about the speed of the cars. Robert Keller - 400 Westwood Drive South - He is concerned about the emergency vehicle service to the area. Richard Goldstein - 520 Janalyn Circle - He is opposed to closing the access. Joan Colwell - 511 Janalyn Circle - She is opposed to closing the access. Tim Troy - 1015 Tyrol Trail North - He is in favor of closing the access. Carol Kaplan - 705 Tyrol Trail North - She is opposed to closing the access. Roger Steiner - 4322 Wayzata Boulevard - He is opposed to closing the access. Peggy Breimayer - 4700 Circle Downs - She is opposed to closing the access. Mrs. Kilner - 1045 Tyrol Trail - She felt the traffic study done by Barton- Aschman was not accurate because not all streets were counted. Mary Provost - 1429 Tyrol Trail South - She had questions on the impact on Theodore Wirth Parkway if the access is closed. Lois Rouge - Janalyn Circle - She is opposed to closing the access. She also stated that the stop sign is hidden from view. Harley Lande - 535 Janalyn Circle - He is opposed to closing the access. Stephanie Lundsgaard - 909 Parkview Terrace - She stated that people do not stop at the sign and speed down the street. Regular Meeting of the City Council January 5, 1982 Public Item - Closing of Highway 12 Access at Tyrol Trail - Continued Joan Colwell - 511 Janalyn Circle - She questioned why the other stop sign was taken out. Mrs. Lynch - 824 South Westview Drive - She is opposed to closing the access at Tyrol Trail. If the Council decides to close the access at Sumac she feels a hearing should be held. Dave Hodgson - 205 Janalyn Circle - He is opposed to closing the access and represents some of his neighbors. Bert Gardner - 1031 Tyrol Trail North - He is in favor of closing the access. Frank Butler - 1122 Tyrol Trail North - He is in favor of closing the access. The Mayor closed the public hearing. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to deny the request to close the access at Highway 12 and Tyrol Trail and to request the staff to improve the visability of the stop sign located at Highway 12 and Tyrol Trail. Waiver of Plattinq Ordinance - 8815 and 8825 Elqin Place MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the waiver of platting ordinance for 8815 Elgin Place and 8825 Elgin Place subject to the conditions of the staff and Planning Commission as stated below, and as stated in the Letter of Commitment: 1. Removal of that portion of the pool apron within the 6 foot utility and drainage easement at any time directed by either the City Engineering Department or the City Inspection Department. 2. Relocation of the two metal sheds to the two respective yards outside of the 6 foot utility and drainage easement along the rear property lines. The property is legally described as: Parcel A: That part of Lot 8, Block 8, Medley Hills, according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota, which lies west of the following described line: Beginnning at a point on the south line of Lot 9 in said Block 8 a distance of 10.00 feet west of the southwest corner of said Lot 8; thence north to a point on the north line of said Lot 8 a distance of 10.00 feet east of the northwest corner of said Lot 8 and said line there terminating. Parcel B: That part of Lot 9, Block 8, Medley Hills, according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota, which lies east of the following described line: Beginning at a point on the south line of said Lot 9 a distance of 10.00 feet west of the southwest corner of Lot 8 in said Block 8; thence north to a point on the northwest corner of said Lot 8 and said line there terminating. Fi Regular Meeting of the City Council January 5, 1982; Public Hearinq - First Readinq - Water and Sewer Service Rates Ordinance MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to bring on the table for first reading the ordinance amendment entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE (Water and Sewer Service Rates) The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Hearing or seeing no one, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve on first reading the ordinance amendment herein quoted by title. *Letter from LeRoy Marshall Regarding Funding of Handicapped Buses MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from LeRoy Marshall, dated December 15, 1981, thanking the City Council for writing letters to the State Senators and Representatives regarding funding cuts for handicapped buses. BOR -SON Companies Request for Revision to Processing Schedule for PUD #30 Don Jacobson - Director of Development - BOR -SON Companies - was present to review the revisions to the processing schedule for PUD #30 and answer questions from the Council. MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to request staff to prepare a revised processing schedule, based on the availability of the data necessary. Letter from Peter Enck, Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission, Regarding Resolution of Appreciation and Commendation for Commissioner Edward i berman MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter and resolution, dated December 21, 1981, from Peter Enck, Chairman, Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission regarding apreciation and commendation for the services of Commissioner Edward Silberman on the Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission. MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to send a letter of commendation to Edward Silberman for his service on the Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission. Appointment of Edward Silberman and Dean Chenoweth as Representative and Alternate to the Bassett Creek FloodControl Commission MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to appoint Edward Silberman as Representative and Dean Chenoweth as Alternate to the Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission for three year terms each. 1 Regular Meeting of the City Council January 5, 1982 *Call for Public Hearing - RSL 128 - Glenden Terrace - 2/2/82 Member Mitchell introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS RSL 128 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 Pages 216-217. Contract with Northwestern Bell to Enter into 911 Agreement Dean Mooney - Deputy Director - reviewed the 911 agreement and the options available to purchase the commercial power conversion unit. MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to authorize the Mayor to enter into the 911 Agreement with Northwestern Bell and to purchase all equipment from Northwestern Bell as stated in Option II. Extension of Use for Trailer Office at Calvary MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the extension of the use for the trailer office at the Calvary Square Cooperative site subject to the following conditions: 1. Consideration will be given to handicapped wishing access to the trailer. 2. Setback requirements must be met. 3. Sewer and water hookup requirements must be met. 4. Placement of the trailer will be for a period of 18 months, at which time the Council will review. *Joint Use Aqreement with the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission for 1982 MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize the Mayor and Manager to sign the Joint Use Rental Agreement No. 147 with the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission for 1982. *Call for Public Hearing - On Sale Wine License - 1/19/82 MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to call a public hearing to amend the city code for Liquor and Beverage Ordinance for January 19, 1982. Improvements to Motor Fuel Control System MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize Pump and Meter Service, Inc. to provide and install 3 new 20 key systems and 1 ten key system along with the necessary keys and auxiliary equipment at a cost of $3,713.32. Pump and Meter Service, Inc. is the only vendor of the equipment. Regular Meeting of the City Council January 5, 1982 *Energy Improvements - Civic Center Building MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,200 from the Building Fund for testing of the existing heating and ventilating system in the Civic Center building. *1982 Animal Control Contract with MAPSI MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize the Mayor and Manager to enter into a contract with MAPSI for animal control for 1982. *1982 Car Wash Contract for Public Safety Vehicles MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract with Octopus Car Wash for the washing of the Public Safety Vehicles. *Service Agreement with Digital Equipment Corporation MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize the Mayor to enter into a service agreement with Digital Equipment Company for maintaining the VT -100 computer for 1982 for $1,527.60. *Call for Public Hearing - CDBG Program Amendment for Ewald Redevelopment Project - 2/2/82 MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to call a public hearing for CDBG Program amendment for Ewald Redevelopment Project for February 2, 1982. *November Budget Report MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the budget report for November, 1981 as submitted. Sergeant and Police Officer's Contract MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize the Mayor and Manager to sign the Sergeant and Police Officer's Contract. Resolution Concerning the Issue of Providing Communications/Dispatch Services with Hennepin County Member Anderson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE ISSUE OF PROVIDING COMMUNCATIONS/DISPATCH SERVICES WITHIN HENNEPIN COUNTY 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 and Thorsen, and the following was absent: Stockman, 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 218. Regular Meeting of the City Council January 5, 1982 Resolution Concerning the Issue of Providing Communications/Dispatch Services with ennepin County - Continued MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize the Mayor, with Council Member Mitchell as the alternate, to work with the City Manager on the issue of communcations and dispatch services within Hennepin County. Announcements of Meetings Council Member Stockman and Mayor Thorsen will meet on January 12, 1982 at 3:00 PM in the Mayor and Council Office with Jeff Sweet regarding Brookview. Council Members Anderson and Johnson will meet on January 12, 1982 at 3:30 PM in the Mayor and Council Office with Jeff Sweet regarding sports and playfields. Council Member Anderson and Mayor Thorsen will meet on January 12, 1982 at 2:00 PM in the Mayor and Council Office with Jeff Sweet regarding I-394. Council Appointments and Representation MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to appoint Idell Silberman as Advisory Commission Member to the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Commission for a two year term. MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to make the following appointments: Northwest Hennepin Human Services Commission Thorsen Director 2 year term Northwest Cable Communications Commission Stockman Director 2 year term Northwest Cable Communications Commission Sweet Director 2 year tern Legislative Liaison and Spokesperson Thorsen 1 year term Legislative Liaison and Spokesperson Anderson 1 year term Housing and Redevelopment Authority Thorsen 2 year term Housing and Redevelopment Authority Anderson 4 year term Housing and Redevelopment Authority Stockman 4 year term Association of Metro Municipalities Thorsen 1 year term Association of Metro Municipalities Mitchell Alternate 1 year term League of Minnesota Cities Johnson 1 year term League of Minnesota Cities Stockman Alternate 1 year term Assistant Weed Inspector Tom Klatt 1 year term Civil Service Commission Gordon Sandbakken 3 year term Scheduling of Board and Commision Interviews The Council set February 11, 1982 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM in the Mayor and Council Office as the time and place for interviewing of potential commission members. The Council also requested that the Golden Valley Post put a notice in the paper that the Council is now accepting applications from the public for the openings on various boards and commissions. Regular Meeting of the City Council January 5, 1982 Adjournment MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 10:20 PM. ose y ayor ATTEST: qd4 qWA... y Na y, Deputy#City Clerk 1 LI