04-20-82 City Council MinutesRegular Meeting
of the
City Council
April 20, 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 April 20, 1982 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; Acting City Attorney, Marinus VanPutten; and Deputy City Clerk, Judy Nally.
WSSI Award Presentation to Joseph Dutton and David Sterne
Dean Mooney - Deputy Director - introduced Charles Schoen and Dennis Murvar from
Westinghouse Security Systems Incorporated.
Dennis Murvar - Westinghouse Security - explained about the award and its purposes.
Dean Mooney presented the WSSI Award to Officer Joseph Dutton and Community
Service Officer David Sterne for their actions of March 11, 1982 in removing an
unconscious person from the cab of a burning truck.
Approval of Minutes - April 6, 1982
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to
approve the minutes of the City Council meeting of April 6, 1982, as amended:
Page 61: Team Sports Subcommittee Report - correct spelling of Robert Hansen
and Bob Gergen.
Page 68: Public Hearing - General Plan Approval - PUD #30-B - Medley Park
Townhouses - Continued - first paragraph - last line - change tress to
trees.
Page 71: *Minutes of Boards and Commissions - Change date of Human Rights
Commission to March 11, 1982 - Add Planning Commission Minutes of
March 22, 1982.
Agenda Page - April 6, 1982 - 1H - change date of minutes to March
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to approve
the agenda of April 20, 1982, as amended:
Addition of Item 3E: Letter from Donna Kittok Regarding Closing of Glenwood
Addition of Item 3F: Letter from Kathyleen Reiser Regarding Closing of Glenwood
Addition of Item 3G: Letter from Burt Dahlberg Regarding Valley Square Bond Sale
Addition of Item 5H: Unity Christ Church Building Permit
Addition of Item 6B: Discussion of Commission Desserts
Addition of Item 6C: Surface Water Management Hearing
Addition of Item 6D: Team Sports Amendment
Removal from Consent Agenda of Item 1J: Minutes - Board of Zoning Appeals -
April 13, 1982
Removal from Consent Agenda of Item 4B: Increase in Bonding Coverage of Employees
Removal from Consent Agenda of Item 5F: Authorization for Bids on Valley Square
Tax Increment Bonds - Busch Greenhouse
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Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to approve
the items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*), except items 1J,
4B and 5F.
*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to authorize
payment of the bills as submitted.
*Licenses
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the issuance of licenses #7666 to #7691, except #7681 which was voided and
heating license #5377. Mayor Thorsen abstained from voting on licenses #7684 to
#7687, stating a potential conflict of interest.
*Solicitor's License - VFW 7051
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to approve
the solicitor's license for VFW Post 7051.
Request of Industrial Revenue Bond Public Hearing - Kraus -Anderson - 5/18/82
Jeff Sweet stated the Tax Exempt Financing Committee recommends approval of the
application.
Member Anderson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION RELATING TO A PROJECT UNDER
THE MINNESOTA MUNICIPAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ACT;
CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON
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 City
Clerk. See Resolution Book Pages 286-288.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the minutes received as follows:
Planning Commission - April 12, 1982
Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission - March 18, 1982
Minutes - Board of Zoning Appeals - April 13, 1982
Jeff Sweet distributed a memo from Lloyd Becker, Director of Zoning and
Inspections regarding a waiver request for 2437 - 2485 Winnetka Avenue North by
A. J. Poppelaars for the Council's information.
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Minutes - Board of Zoning Appeals - April 13, 1982 - Continued
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the minutes of the Board of Zoning Appeals dated April 13, 1982.
*Call for Public Hearing - General Plan Approval - PUD #35 - Busch Site Office
Warehouse - 5/18/82
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to call a
public hearing to consider approval of the General Plan of Development without
Concept Plan approval for PUD #35, Busch Site Office Warehouse for May 18, 1982.
*Call for Public Hearing - Rezoning from I-3 to BPO - 6681 Country Club Drive -
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MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to call a
public hearing to consider rezoning 6681 Country Club Drive from I-3 to BPO for
May 18, 1982.
Public Hearing - First Reading - Rezoning from BPO to M-3 - Red Sky Development
Jeff Sweet read a letter from the proponent withdrawing their request for
rezoning of the property.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
John Sullivan - 1715 Hampshire Lane - Representing the American Legion - He
stated that he would like to see any plans for a project in the area and
wanted the City to notify the American Legion if and when the property is to be
developed. The Legion would be in favor of an office building but would like to
discuss the roadway to the property.
The staff was asked to notify the American Legion if the owners of the property
should proceed without a Conditional Use Permit or waivers.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the request for withdrawal from Red Sky Development, dated April 15, 1982,
and to declare the rezoning request as terminated.
Public Hearing - Street Vacation - Busch Street
Jeff Sweet stated that because of a delay by the proponent in filing their PUD
application it is requested that the public hearing be continued until May 18,
1982.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. There was no one present
to speak for or against the issue.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to continue
the public hearing on the vacation of Busch Street until May 18, 1982.
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Public Hearinq - Second Readinq - CATV Ordinance
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to bring
on the table for second reading the ordinance amendment entitled:
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO NORTHERN CABLEVISION NORTHWEST, INC.,
A MINNESOTA CORPORATION, A FRANCHISE TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A
CABLE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM IN THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY, HENNEPIN COUNTY,
MINNESOTA, AND INCORPORATING BY REFERENCE THE NORTHWEST SUBURBS
JOINT CABLE COMMUNICATIONS ORDINANCE
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 Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve
on second reading the ordinance amendment herein quoted by title.
Public Hearing - Second Reading - Council Bylaws
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to bring
on the table for second reading the ordinance amendment herein entitled:
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING RULES
FOR THE ORGANIZATION AND PROCEDURE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY
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 Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve
on second reading the ordinance amendment herein quoted by title.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve
the ordinance with the following amendments:
Section 100:00. Subdivision 3. Amend Subdivision 3 to reflect the same language
as in Subdivision 1 regarding meetings which fall on a holiday.
Section 100:00. Subdivision 7. Amend Subdivision 7 to reflect the same language
as in Subdivision 2 regarding notifying the official city newspaper of a subcom-
mittee meeting.
Section 100:25: Subdivision 1. Ask the Attorney to check the State Statute
regarding the legality of approving the reading of an ordinance or resolution
twice at the same meeting.
Public Hearing - General Plan Approval - PUD #34 - Golden Valley Lutheran College
Council Member Stockman and Acting City Attorney Marinus VanPutten abstained
from the discussion of this issue, stating a potential conflict of interest.
Jeff Sweet stated that because the Planning Commission has not acted upon PUD
#34 it is requested that the public hearing be continued until May 4, 1982 to
allow for submittal of the Planning Commission recommendation.
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Request for Permission to Establish Hospital
Jeff Sweet stated that the recommended action would be to refer the matter to
the Planning Commission for a recommendation and set a public hearing date for
the Council.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to refer
this request to the Planning Commission for their recommendation and that said
recommendation be back to the City Council by May 18, 1982.
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to set a
public hearing for the request of the West Suburban Surgical Center, Inc. for
May 18, 1982.
Letter from Donna Kittok Regarding Closing of Glenwood
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from Donna Kittok, dated April 18, 1982 regarding the
closing of Glenwood.
Letter from Kathyleen Reiser Regarding Closing of Glenwood
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from Kathyleen Reiser, dated April 19, 1982 regarding the
closing of Glenwood.
Letter from Burt Dahlberg Regarding Valley Square Bond Sale
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from Burt Dahlberg, Kraus -Anderson Realty Company, dated
April 19, 1982 regarding the Valley Square bond sale.
North Wirth Parkway PUD Permit
Noting that she would abstain from discussion and voting on this item, Mayor
Thorsen passed the gavel to Mayor Pro Tem Anderson stating a potential conflict
of interest with North Wirth Parkway.
Member Mitchell introduced and read the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION FOR ACCEPTANCE OF PLAT OF PUD #33 - NORTH WIRTH PARKWAY 2ND ADDITION
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 the following abstained:
Thorsen, and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said
resolution was delcared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and her
signature attested by the Deputy City Clerk. See Resolution Book Page 290.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor and Manager to sign the Use Permit for PUD #33, North Wirth Parkway.
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Increase in Bonding Coverage of Employees
John Murphy - Director of Administrative Services - reviewed the bonding coverage
of the employees, who has bonding coverage, and answered questions from the
Council.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to defer
action until the May 4, 1982 meeting so the staff can provide information
regarding the costs of coverage of $100,000 and $200,000, what coverage other
municipalites have, ask the auditor's to make a recommendation on the amount of
coverage they recommend for the employees and John Murphy.
Approval of MnDOT Plan for T.N. 55 Signal Improvements
Jeff Sweet stated that an informational meeting was held on March 29, 1982
regarding the signal improvements. The meeting was attended by Lowell Odland,
Council Member Johnson and Council Member Stockman.
Council Member Stockman and Lowell Odland reviewed the questions and concerns
that were brought up at the meeting of March 29, 1982.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and person present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Dennis Wisinski - 7200 Glenwood - He stated that there were alot of benefits and
advantages to the city under the new plan.
Kathyleen Reiser - 7028 Schuller Circle - She is not in favor of closing Glenwood.
Joe Barnard - 6930 Olson Memorial Highway - He is concerned over pedestrian
crossing and he is also not in favor of closing Glenwood.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve
the project as presented and ask MnDOT to implement the plan.
*HCD Fund Status
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to transfer
the balance of the Joint Programs Fund ($7,813.76) to the NCD Fund and transfer
$18,177.17 to the HCD Fund from the General Fund as repayment of disallowed
planning costs.
*Final 1981 Budget Adjustments
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the following budget adjustments to the 1981 Budget:
Add to Program From Program
130 - Municipal Court 12,400 121 - General Ledger $2,000
338 - Police 5,000
303 - Dispatching 2,000
300 - Public Safety Admin. 500
115 - Insurance 2,900
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*Final 1981 Budget Adjustments - Continued
Add to Program From Program
346 - Fire 1,700 300 - Public Safety Admin.
325 - Traffic Signals 500 330 - Street Lighting
652 - Aerobic Dance 600 650 - Recreation Admin.
166 - Planning 6,000 (Add to Revenue) Charges to
other Funds (HCD)
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1,700
500
600
6,000
*Call for Public Hearing - Easement Vacation - Golden Valley Lutheran College
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to call a
public hearing for an easement vacation at Golden Valley Lutheran College for
May 18, 1982.
Approval of Lot Division - Outlot G - Galant Development
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to defer
action on this item until after action on the Bid Opening for Tax Increment
Bonds for Medley Park.
*Quotations - Greens Mower
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to purchase
a Greensmaster Mower from Minnesota Toro in the amount of $7,422.00 from account
24-4540-794-85. Minnesota Toro is the only distributor in the area and the
attachments the City already has only fit Toro.
*Quotations - Service Door to Park Maintenance Shop
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the installation of a service door to the Maintenance Shop by Olson Concrete,
the lowest responsible quoter in the amount of $1,100.00 from account
#24-4540-781-85. The quotes were as follows:
Olson Concrete $1,100.00
D. J. Kranz 1,983.00
Volp Construction 1,910.00
uotations - Sewer Jet Hose
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to furnish
500 feet of heavy duty hose for the hydraulic sewer cleaner from Flexible Pipe
Tool Company, the lowest responsible quoter in the amount of $1,200.00. The
quotes were as follows:
Flexible Pipe Tool Company $1,200.00
Minneapolis Equipment Company 1,210.00
Clutch & U -Joint 1,490.00
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*Quotations - Power Factor Correction - Pump House
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to install
capacitors on our electric service at the water pump house by Gopher Electric,
the lowest bidder in the amount of $1,286.00 to be charged to the Water Commission
as a maintenance cost. The bids were as follows:
Gopher Electric $1,286.00
Starbird Electric 1,579.00
Master Electric Company 2,120.00
*Quotations - Motor Grader Repair
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to repair
the motor grader by Ziegler, Inc. in the amount of $9,950.98 from Division 37
budget. Ziegler, Inc. is the only service shop in the area.
*Sewer Repair for Maintenance Garage
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to approve
the emergency repair to the maintenance shop sewer by Motzko Plumbing and
authorize $3,825 plus the cost of driveway replacement from the Building Fund.
Bid Opening - Tax Increment Bonds - Medley Park
Jeff Sweet stated that the developer did not sign the developers agreement and
reviewed the project.
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanaimously to reject
the bids on the tax increment bonds for Medley Park.
The staff was requested to look into the possibility of collecting the money the
City has already spent through possible legal action.
Approval of Lot Division - Outlot G - Galant Development
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to record
no action on request for approval of lot division of Outlot G, Galant Development.
March Budget Report
John Murphy - Director of Administrative Services - was present to review the
budget report and answer questions from the Council.
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the budget report for March, 1982.
Authorization for Bids on Valley Square Tax Increment Bonds - Busch Greenhouse
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to receive
the resolution relating to $870,000 general obligation tax increment bonds,
authorizing the issuance and calling for the public sale thereof and defer
action pending request from Kraus -Anderson to proceed with the project.
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Storm Sewer Financing Schedule
Jeff Sweet reviewed the storm sewer financing schedule.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the storm sewer financing schedule.
Unity Christ Church Building Permit
Jeff Sweet distributed a letter from Lloyd Becker to John Skujins, Architect for
Unity Christ Church for the Council's information, and reviewed the parking
requirements.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the report from the City Manager.
Announcements of Meetings
Council Member Stockman and Mayor Thorsen will meet on April 22, 1982 at 4:30 PM
in the Valley R000m with the Brookview Study Committee.
Council Member Anderson will attend the School District 281 meeting on April 22,
1982 at 8:00 PM at the School District Building.
Commission Dessert
The Council discussed the arrangements for the Commission orientation and
appreciation meeting to be held on April 21, 1982 at 7:00 PM at Brookview.
Surface Water Management Hearing
Council Member Anderson informed the Council that Golden Valley has been given a
time slot for the hearing on April 29 regarding the surface water management
plan. A representative of the Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission will also
be present at the hearing.
Team Snorts Amendment
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to add
Warren Ditch as a representative to the Team Sports Subcommittee.
Adjournment
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to adjourn
the meeting at 9:50 PM.
Rose y Tho ayor
ATTEST:
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Deputy C y Clerk