09-21-82 City Council MinutesRegular Meeting
of the
City Council
September 21, 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 September 21, 1982 at 6:30 PM.
The following members were present: Anderson, Johnson, Mitchell, Stockman and
Thorsen (arrived at 7:30 PM). Also present were: City Manager, Jeff Sweet;
City Engineer, Lowell Odland; City Attorney, Robert Skare; and Deputy City Clerk,
Judy Nally.
Approval of City Council Minutes - September 7, 1982
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried to approve the minutes
of the City Council meeting of September 7, 1982, as submitted.
Approval of Council/Manager Minutes - June 15, July 13, August 10, and September
13, 198Z
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried to approve the minutes
of the Council/Manager meetings of June 15, July 13, August 10, and September 13,
1982, as submitted.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Stockman and motion carried to approve the agenda
of September 21, 1982, as amended:
Addition of Item 6E: Format For Valley Square Public Hearing
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried to approve the items
on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*).
*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried to authorize payment
of the bills as submitted.
*Licenses
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried to authorize the
issuance of license #7776; and heating licenses #5401 to #5402.
*Solicitor's License - Citizens for a Better Environment
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried to approve the
solicitor's license for Anne E. Sturgis on behalf of Citizens for a Better
Environment.
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Regular Meeting of the City Council
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
September 21, 1982
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried to receive and file
the minutes received as follows:
Human Rights Commission - August 12, 1982
Planning Commission - September 13, 1982
Board of Zoning Appeals - September 14, 1982
Open Space and Recreation Commission Report
Chuck Burmeister - Open Space and Recreation Commission Chair - was present to
review the recommendations from the Open Space and Recreation Commission for
Seeman Park, Mary Hills Park and Rotary Club Picnic Shelter and answered
questions from the Council.
Seeman Park
The Open Space and Recreation Commission recommended to accept the staff layout
for the Seeman Park building and requested the Council to approve the variance
and building project.
Martha Micks - Open Space and Recreation Commissioner - reviewed her reasons why
she voted against the construction of the building. She later distributed a
letter regarding motions passed at the Open Space and Recreation Commission's
September meeting.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried to set a informal
public hearing to consider construction of a park building at Seeman Park for
the October 19, 1982 Council meeting.
Mary Hills Park
The Open Space and Recreation Commission recommended that the Mary Hills property
be maintained as an open space area, comparable with the standards of our other
open space areas, the staff develop a plan to eliminate the offensive vehicular
traffic in the area and that plan be submitted to the Commission for review.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Johnson and motion carried to accept the Open
Space and Recreation Commission's recommendation as to maintenance of Mary Hills
as open space and refer it back to them for finalization of a specific plan.
Rotary Club Picnic Shelter
The Open Space and Recreation Commission recommended to accept the staff
recommendation for additional monies to proceed with the Rotary Club Picnic
Shelter project, and to appropriate funds for brick instead of block for the
exterior of the building.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried to accept the Open
Space and Recreation Commission's recommendation on the Rotary Club Building.
The adjustments for the funding of the project are found under the heading:
Request to Amend Park Capital Improvement and Building Funds.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
September 21, 1982
Informal Public Hearing - Frontage Road East of Turner's Crossroad
Jeff Sweet reviewed the request submitted by Dr. Gordon Landsman and stated that
staff recommends leaving the frontage road in its present location as recommended
by MnDOT.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views.
Ralph Green - Owner - Tyrol Medical Clinic - He is opposed to changing the
location of the frontage road.
Morris Goldman - Owner - 5307-5311 Circle Downs - He is opposed to changing the
frontage road.
Lloyd Jafvert - Representing Dr. Frank Gaertner - Owner - Golden Hills Shopping
Center - He is opposed to changing the location of the frontage road.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to deny
the request of Dr. Gordon Landsman to move the location of the frontage road
east of Turner's Crossroad.
Public Hearing - Second Reading - Fees for Board of Zoning Appeals
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to bring
on the table for second reading the ordinance amendment herein entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
(Fees for Board of Zoning Appeals)
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.
*Letter from Donald Sheffield, Golden Valley United Methodist Church Regarding
No Left Sign on Winnetka and Harold Avenue
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried to receive and file
the letter from Donald Sheffield, Minister, Golden Valley United Methodist Church,
dated September 3, 1982, regarding "no left" sign on Winnetka and Harold Avenue.
Letter from David Graumann Regarding Street Condition of Duluth Street Between
Aquila and Mendelssohn
David Graumann - 2016 Hillsboro Avenue North - was present to ask that a permanent
solution to the condition of Duluth Street between Aquila and Mendelssohn be made.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from David Graumann, dated September 13, 1982, regarding the
condition of Duluth Street between Aquila and Mendelssohn and that said letter
be referred back to the Council when preliminary discussions concerning Duluth
Street begin, with notification being sent to Mr. Graumann.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
September 21, 1982
Softball Champions - Pako Sporting Goods - Men's and General Mills Red - Women's
Chuck Corlett - Policy and Programming Superintendent - presented background
information on the adult softball program.
Mayor Pro Tem Anderson presented an award to the Pako Sporting Goods Men's Team
and to the General Mills Red Women's Team.
Report on "No Parking" Signs on Zane
Jeff Sweet reviewed the staff report regarding the existing parking restrictions
on Zane Avenue North.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to recieve
and file the staff report, dated September 16, 1982 regarding the "No Parking
signs on Zane Avenue North.
*Authorization to Siqn Final Plat - PUD #28 - Pondwood Office Park
Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION FOR ACCEPTANCE OF PLAT OF PUD #28 - PONDWOOD OFFICE PARK
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 and Stockman, and the following was absent:
Thorsen, and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said
resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor Pro Tem and
her signature attested by the Deputy City Clerk. See Resolution Book Page 393.
*Call for Public Hearing - General Plan of Development for Amendment to PUD #1-B -
Colonial Acres - 10/19/82
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried to call a public
hearing to consider the General Plan of Development for an amendment to PUD
#1-B, Colonial Acres for October 19, 1982.
*August Budget Report
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried to receive and file
the budget report for August, 1982.
*Authorize the Issuance of Industrial Development Revenue Notes - General Sheet Metal
Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION RELATING TO $750,000 INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE NOTE;
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE THEREOF PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES, CHAPTER 474
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 and Stockman, and the following was absent:
Thorsen, and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said
resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor Pro Tem and
her signature attested by the City Clerk. See Resolution Book Pages 394-405.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
1982 Audit Proposal
September 21, 1982
Jeff Sweet stated that staff recommends the hiring of Anfinson, Hendrickson & Co.
for the 1982 audit at a estimated cost of $23,500.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor and Manager to sign the engagement letter with Anfinson, Hendrickson
& Co. for the 1982 audit.
*Revised HRA/City Staffing Agreement
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried to authorize the Mayor
and Manager to sign the revised HRA/City Staffing Agreement.
Request to Amend Park Capital Improvement and Building Funds
Jeff Sweet reviewed the revisions to the Park Capital Improvement and Building
Funds.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to make
the following budget adjustments:
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried to repair and rebuild
the rapid ram by Hayden -Murphy Equipment Company for $1,178.55, funding to come
from 4382-750. Hayden -Murphy Equipment Company is the only supplier.
Announcements of Meetings
The meeting with Council Member Stockman, Mayor Thorsen and the Brookview Study
Committee originally set for September 23, 1982 at 4:30 PM in the Gold Room has
been rescheduled for September 30, 1982 at 4:30 PM.
The City Council will meet on September 28, 1982 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers
to consider the 1983 Budget.
Council Members Anderson and Stockman will attend the Spotlight on the Metropolitan
Waste Control Commission meeting on September 24, 1982 in Hopkins.
Park Policy Subcommittee Report
Council Member Stockman and Mayor Thorsen will meet on November 17, 1982 at 4:30
PM in the Mayor and Council Office regarding park policies, and will report back
to the Council at the December 7, 1982 Council meeting.
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the Park Policy Subcommittee report, dated September 14, 1982.
1982
Building
Fund - Shelter Roof Program - Increase $5,000
1982
Building
Fund - Energy Conservation - Decrease $5,000
1982
Park CIP
- Rotary Shelter - Increase $5,200
1982
Park CIP
- Sandburg Ballfield Project - Decrease $5,200
1983
Park CIP
- Little League Fields - Increase $6,000
1983 Park CIP
*Quotations -
- Revenue - Contribution - Little League - Increase $10,000
Rapid Ram
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried to repair and rebuild
the rapid ram by Hayden -Murphy Equipment Company for $1,178.55, funding to come
from 4382-750. Hayden -Murphy Equipment Company is the only supplier.
Announcements of Meetings
The meeting with Council Member Stockman, Mayor Thorsen and the Brookview Study
Committee originally set for September 23, 1982 at 4:30 PM in the Gold Room has
been rescheduled for September 30, 1982 at 4:30 PM.
The City Council will meet on September 28, 1982 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers
to consider the 1983 Budget.
Council Members Anderson and Stockman will attend the Spotlight on the Metropolitan
Waste Control Commission meeting on September 24, 1982 in Hopkins.
Park Policy Subcommittee Report
Council Member Stockman and Mayor Thorsen will meet on November 17, 1982 at 4:30
PM in the Mayor and Council Office regarding park policies, and will report back
to the Council at the December 7, 1982 Council meeting.
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the Park Policy Subcommittee report, dated September 14, 1982.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
September 21, 1982
*Resolution Proclaiming October 18-22 as "Industry and Commerce Week"
Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 18-22, 1982 AS
INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE WEEK IN THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY
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, and Stockman, and the following was absent:
Thorsen, and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said
resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor Pro Tem and
her signature attested by the Deputy City Clerk. See Resolution Book Page 406.
Declaration of Vacancy on Open Space and Recreation Commission
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to declare
a vacancy on the Open Space and Recreation Commission and authorize the Mayor to
send a letter of appreciation to Richard Fuller for his service.
The Mayor will review the upcoming vacancies on various Commission and will report
back to the Council at the December 7, 1982 Council meeting.
Format for Valley Square Public Hearing
Jeff Sweet reviewed the format for the Valley Square Public Hearing.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the format recommended for the Valley Square Public Hearing and reserve the
option of continuing the discussion and making a decision at a later meeting.
Adjournment
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to adjourn
the meeting at 8:05 PM.
Ros ar or en,-Mayor
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Ju Nall6, Deputy C' y Clerk
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