11-03-82 City Council MinutesRegular Meeting
of the
City Council
November 3, 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 November 3, 1982 at 6:30 PM.
The following members were present: Anderson, Mitchell, Stockman and Thorsen,
and the following member was absent: Johnson. Also present were: City Manager,
Jeff Sweet; City Engineer, Lowell Odland; Acting City Attorney, Marinus VanPutten;
and Deputy City Clerk, Judy Nally.
Approval of Minutes - October 19, 1982
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MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to approve
the minutes of the City Council meeting of October 19, 1982, as submitted.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the agenda of November 3, 1982, as submitted.
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve
the items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*) making the following
changes:
Page 2776: C. Procedure - change to - "Twelve (12)" working days for filing of
a petition.
Page 2742: (d) - change to - creed, "sex" or religion.
*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to authorize
payment of the bills as submitted.
*Licenses
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the issuance of licenses #7779 to #7780; and heating licenses #5405 to #5407.
*Solicitor's License - Boy Scout Troop #476
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve
the solicitor's license for Boy Scout Troop #476.
*Solicitor's License - Boy Scout Troop #268
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve
the solicitor's license for Boy Scout Troop #268.
. Regular Meeting of the City Council
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
November 3, 1982
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the minutes received as follows:
Board of Zoning Appeals - October 12, 1982
Planning Commission - October 25, 1982
Open Space and Recreation Commission - October 25, 1982
Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission - September 25, 1982
*Call for Public Hearing - Conditional Use Permit - 600 Decatur Avenue North -
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MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to call
a public hearing to consider an application for a Conditional Use Permit for a
tire service and automobile repair facility at 600 Decatur Avenue North in a
Commercial Zoning District for December 7, 1982.
*Call for Public Hearing - Revisions to Zoning Code - Chapter 13, Parking
Re4ulations and Chapter 14, Administration - 12/78-2
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MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to call
a public hearing to consider revisions to Chapter 13 and Chapter 14 of the City
Zoning Code for December 7, 1982, making the following change under Section
14.04 C: changing the filing of a petition to no later than "twelve (12)"
working days prior to the meeting date.
Seeman Park Recommendation
Martha Micks - Open Space and Recreation Commissioner - reviewed the recommendation
of the Commission to study other possible sites to house the Little League Program
and answered questions from the Council.
Council Member Stockman and Mayor Thorsen will review the Commission charge with
the Open Space and Recreation Commission at their meeting of November 22, 1982
and Mayor Thorsen will draft a letter to each Commissioner asking them to review
the charge before the meeting.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Dan Grossman - 1126 Florida Avenue North - He questioned spending a large amount
of money to put in facilities if the facility will be used for a short time. He
stated that he feels the neighborhood would not object to using Seeman on a
temporary basis.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to approve
the staff recommendation to refer the consideration of a permanent location for
the Little League program to the Team Sports Subcommittee and the Open Space and
Recreation Commission for further study, subject to the following conditions:
1. That the final report be made to
January 19, 1983.
2. That the report include a written
and documentation of present and
the Council by the Council meeting of
analysis of all alternatives considered;
future needs.
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November 3, 1982
Seeman Park Recommendation - Continued
3. That the Council establish a dollar limit of $50,000 as the maximum the
Council would authorize for a replacement field.
4. That consideration be given to the need for a athletic field complex to be
built in addition to our existing parks.
Public Hearinq - General Plan Approval - PUD #36 - Lakeview Terrace
Marinus VanPutten abstained from discussion stating a potential conflict of
interest.
Donna Zitur - Proponent - reviewed the landscape plan and was present to answer
questions from the Council.
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.
Member Anderson introduced and read the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION FOR ACCEPTANCE AND APPROVAL OF PLAN FOR
PUD #36, LAKEVIEW TERRACE
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, Mitchell, Stockman and Thorsen, and the following was absent:
Johnson, 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 434-435.
Public Hearing - First Reading - Rezoning to BPO - Northeast Corner of 23rd and
Winnetka
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to bring
on the table for first reading the ordinance amendment herein entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
(Business & Professional Office Zoning District)
23rd Avenue and Winnetka Avenue North
Dale Clausnitzer - Proponent and Randy Engel - Architect - were present to
review the project and answer questions from the Council.
Bill Forster - Planning Commissioner - stated that the Planning Commission has
recommended approval of the rezoning.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Mary Weinzierl - 18820 County Road 24 - She stated she had no objection to the
rezoning.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
November 3, 1982
Public Hearing - First Reading - Rezoning to BPO - Northeast Corner of 23rd and
Winnetka - Continued
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to approve
on first reading the ordinance amendment herein quoted by title. Upon a roll
call vote, the vote was as follows:
ANDERSON - YES MITCHELL - YES STOCKMAN - YES THORSEN - YES
Letter from Mrs. Frank Durand Regarding Douglas Drive
Mrs. Frank Durand - 2522 Douglas Drive North - She was present and reviewed the
traffic problems, speeding problem and sidewalk construction on Douglas Drive.
Stan Reisinger - 2420 Douglas Drive North - He would like to see sidewalk
installed and would like the speed limit reduced.
Gerry Durand - 2520 Douglas Drive North - He had questions regarding the sidewalk
construction in the neighborhood.
John Oertel - 2510 Douglas Drive North - He is concerned over the traffic and
he feels the speeding cars are dangerous to his children and others in the
neighborhood and the street is not lighted enough.
Frank Durand - 2522 Douglas Drive North - He stated there is an accident about
once a week.
Pat Durand - 2520 Douglas Drive North - She can not get out of her driveway in
the morning because of the traffic and speed of the cars.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to request
the Mayor send a letter to Sam Sivanich, County Commissioner, to request a speed
limit study of Douglas Drive and express concern over the excessive speed with a
desire to reduce the speed limit and of the fact that it is a school area.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the letter from Mrs. Frank Durand, dated October 19, 1982, regarding
Douglas Drive and include in the 1983 Sidewalk Program the segment on the east
side of Douglas Drive from Wynnwood Road to Medicine Lake Road.
The Mayor will send a letter to Mrs. Durand indicating the action the Council took
and indicate what action should be taken if they wish additional lighting installed.
*Call for Public Hearing - Vandalism Ordinance - 11/16/82
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to call a
public hearing to consider a revision to the Human Rights section of the City
Code regarding vandalism for November 16, 1982, making the following change
under Section 170:25, subd. 1 (d): adding the word "sex" between creed, or
religion in two places in subsection (d).
*Authorization to Make Expenditure for Professional Services from Park CIP
MOVED by
Mitchell, seconded
by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to pay
for the
consulting services
already received from ATSR, Inc. for the Seeman Park
project
and that no further
expenditures be made on the Seeman Park building
until a
Council decision has
been made on its construction.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
November 3, 1982
September Budget Report
John Murphy - Director of Administrative Services - was present to answer
questions from the Council.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Mitchell and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the budget report for September, 1982.
Budget Adjustments
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the following budget adjustments: $2,000 from General Contingency to Council,
Program 001, $750 from General Contingency to Personnel, Program 110, and
Increase 21-4840-755-82 by $4,700 and Increase 21-3724, Meter Sales, by $4,700.
Towing and Impounding of Vehicles - Bids
Glen Olson - Director of Public Safety - was present to review the bids and
staff recommendation and answered questions from the Council.
Stan Partyka - Minneapolis Towing - He stated reasons why he felt his company
should receive the bid.
Chuck Hendrickson - Plymouth Village Automotive - He stated reasons why he felt
his company should receive the bid.
MOVED by Anderson, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to concur
with the staff recommendation to award the bid to North Suburban Towing for the
towing and impounding contract for the next three years for an annual amount of
$29,625.00 for the following reasons:
1. The Council finds North Suburban Towing to be the only responsible bidder
based upon the investigation and evaluation of the Public Safety Department
as evidenced in the report to the City Council dated October 29, 1982.
2. The contract being awarded involves services rather than goods or products
and the report of the Public Safety Department dated October 29, 1982
reflects that the only bidder with an established record of satisfactory
municipal services of the type required by the City of Golden Valley is
North Suburban Towing.
*Snow Plowing - Quotes
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to contract
out the snow plowing of the three fire station parking lots for the 1982-83
season from the lowest responsible bidder, Scott Anderson for $21.00 per hour.
The quotes were as follows:
Scott Anderson $21.00 per hour
Ron Graves 35.00 per hour
*Park Shelter Roofing Improvements - Bids
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Stockman and motion carried unanimously to reject
all bids, readvertise for bids and rewrite the specifications to use a standard
color rather than a special order color for the park shelter roofing improvement.
. Regular Meeting of the City Council
Announcements of Meetings
November 3, 1982
Council Member Stockman and Mayor Thorsen will meet with Jeff Sweet on November
17, 1982 at 4:00 PM in the Mayor/Council Office regarding guidelines for park
changes and the charge for the Open Space and Recreation Commission.
Council Member Stockman and Mayor Thorsen will meet with the Brookview Study
Committee on November 18, 1982 at 4:30 PM at Brookview regarding the Golf Course.
Meeting of Fiscal Consultant Selection Subcommittee
Council Member Anderson, Mayor Thorsen and Jeff Sweet will meet on November 9,
1982 at 3:00 PM in the Mayor/Council Office regarding fiscal consultant selections.
Meeting of Prosecution Subcommittee
The City Attorney will be in attendance at the Council/Manager Meeting of
November 9, 1982 to answer questions, so there will be no need for a separate
Prosecution Subcommittee meeting.
Request to Set Planninq Commission Subcommittee Meeting
Council Members Anderson and Mitchell will meet with Dave Thompson and Herb
Polachek on November 10, 1982 at 4:00 PM in the Mayor/Council Office regarding
Planning Commission presentations.
Adimirnmant
MOVED by Mitchell, seconded by Anderson and motion carried unanimously to adjourn
the meeting at 8:45 PM.
Rose ry Thors n, Mayor
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