09-30-82 Special MeetingSpecial Meeting
of the
City Council
September 30, 1982
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a special 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 30, 1982 at 7:00 PM.
The following members were present: Anderson, Johnson, Mitchell, Stockman and
Thorsen. Also present were: City Manager, Jeff Sweet; Assistant City Attorney,
Allen Barnard; and Deputy City Clerk, Judy Nally.
Public Hearing - Approval of Amendment to Valley Square Redevelopment Plan
Mayor Thorsen reviewed the purpose of the public hearing, history of the Plan,
appointment of a Valley Square Commission and Housing and Redevelopment Authority.
Jeff Sweet reviewed the existing Redevelopment Plan, recommended amendments to
the Relocation Plan, Financial Plan, Land Uses, Traffic and Aesthetics.
Dave Thompson - Chair - Valley Square Commission - reviewed the Valley Square
Commission recommendations and rationale for proceeding.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the communications regarding the Valley Square Redevelopment Plan listed
below:
1.
Letter from Marianne Wallman dated June 8, 1982
2.
Letter from William Wallman dated June 8, 1982
3.
Letter from Ronald Matson, representing Warner Hardware, dated May 27, 1982
4.
Letter from C. I. Dillman, representing Murphy Oil, dated June 8, 1982
5.
Letters from Dr. Dennis Johnson dated May 26, 1981 and June 21, 1982
6.
Letter from Henry and Bill Reiss dated June 24, 1982
7.
Letter from Joseph Finley, representing Phil Krelitz, dated June 24, 1982
8.
Letter from Dave Trach, representing Trach Properties, dated June 21, 1982
9.
Letter from Bev Kottas, representing H.I. Enterprises, Inc., dated June 19,
1982
10.
Letter from Bertha Reiss dated June 24, 1982
11.
Letter from Mary and Jim Bies, representing Bies Property Building, dated
June 19, 1982
12.
Letters from Clifford Skjegstad dated June 16, 1982 and September 29, 1982
13.
Minutes of Open Space and Recreation Commission dated May 24, 1982
14.
Letter from James and Bonnie McVeigh, representing Golden Valley Spur, dated
July 26, 1982
15.
Minutes of Planning Commission dated August 23, 1982 containing comments on
Valley Square Commission Report and Amendment to Redevelopment Plan
The
Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Valerie Neyma - Skyline Builders - She had questions regarding where the
Redevelopment Plan could be viewed and asked that the item be tabled until they
review the plan.
Jan
Holen - 7215 Glenwood - She had questions regarding traffic routing in and
around the Golden Valley Library, Rhode Island and Golden Valley Road.
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Jim McVeigh - Golden Valley Spur - 7550 Olson Memorial Highway - He would like
the Council to reconsider turning his station into a parking lot.
Dr. Dennis Johnson - 221 Paisley Lane - He had questions over the assessed value
of the office condos in Phase II, what new business will come into the area, and
if the area could support a new shopping center.
Richard Keefe - 26 Meander Road - He wanted to know what commercial interests
have indicated an interest in the area or will the taxpayers support the area.
Don Paschke - Custom Trim Barbers - 735 Winnetka Avenue North - He questioned
who will have first priority if new buildings are opened.
Art Townley - Tennant - Jordan Building - He wanted to know how inflation costs
will affect the plan and questioned who determines what is blighted property.
Joseph Finley - representing Phil Krelitz - He questioned what controls and
conditions will be used when determining if phasing of development areas has
been successful.
Cliff Skjegstad - 6420 Golden Valley Road - He has concerns over the increased
traffic on Golden Valley Road.
Mary Hepokoski - 6820 Western Avenue - League of Women Voters - They have
concerns over the pedestrian crossings at Golden Valley Road and Winnetka, and
how the area will fit into the trail system.
Ron Matson - Warner Hardware - He has concerns over relocation of the businesses
in the new centers, rate increases, and financial reimbursement.
Henry Reiss - Reiss Greenhouse - He feels that there is no location for a
greenhouse in the area, and that his property could possibly be divided.
Craig Starbird - 5111 Colonial Drive - He feels that the new plan will in the
long run cost the consumers more money.
Steve Litton - 717 Winnetka Avenue North - He had questions regarding the
available financing for remodeling for tenants in the new buildings and how much
the city has spent on the project to date.
JoAnn Brown - 5431 Glenwood Avenue - She wanted to know how much retail space is
available.
Tom Malik - Union 76 Station - 7900 Golden Valley Road - He wants to know what
will happen to the other gas station businesses in the area and what compensation
will be received.
Tim Fristrom - 2230 Zane - He suggested that tenants who choose to stay, be
paid a certain percentage on a gradual scale to offset the cost of increased rent.
Bill Reiss - Reiss Greenhouse - He stated that they would like to stay in the
City and not move.
Dorraine Johnson - 221 Paisley Lane - She feels that her choices in shopping
will be limited by the new plan.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
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Member Johnson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT TO VALLEY SQUARE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
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 City
Clerk. See Resolution Book Pages 407-410.
Adjournment
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to adjourn
the meeting at 10:00 PM.
Ros ary Thorsen Mayor
ATTEST:
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