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09-17-46 Council MinutesSept 17,1946 The meeting was called to order by the President Harold W Swensen Members present Swenson Frandsen Reiss Moo Wilson (Yaf) Minutes of the C6uncil meeting held Sept 311946 were read. Motion by Reiss seconded by Moe that the minutes stand approved as read. Swenson Frandsen Reiss Moe Wilson (YES) A Treasurers report was read and filed. The President opened the hearing to cinder 26th Ave No. No one appeared against the cindering of 26th Ave No. Motion by Mee seconded. by Frandsen to adapt the following resolution Whereas persuant is a resolution adopted by the Village Cou eil� -A st 27,1946 and published in Robbinsdals Post en Aug. � and Sept 4, 1946 the Village Council has met at the time and place as specified therein and heard all persons with reference to proposed improvement of 26th Ave No from France Ave to Zenith am& by oiling and cindering now therefore be it resolved bjc the Village Council ed the Village of Golden Valley that the said 4 F improvement described in said resolution shall be undertaken the entire expense to be paid out of the General Revinue fund. z Be it further resolved that the said improvement be made by the ''" City of Robbinsdals according to law, and that one half of the expense thereof be paid by the Village of Golden Valley and assessed against benifited property. Swensen Frandsen Reiss Moe Wilson (YES) )The President opened the hearing on Black Topping Sunset Ridge Mrs Iren Hudson spoke in favor 225 Motion by Reiss seconded by Mee to adopt the following realution ` Whereas persant to reolution adapted by the Village Council on Aug 29,1946 published in the Robbinsdals Post the Village Council has met at the place specified therein and heard all persons t interested with reference to the proposed improvement to Sunset Ridge by Black Topping the same from Nachize Ave to Sunset Revire Y3 Now therefore bd it resolved by the Villag a Council of the Village of Golden Valley that said improvement described in said resolution shall be undertaken, the entire expense thereof to be paid in tie first instance out of the out egf the General revenue fund and thereafter assessed against the benifited property. Be it futher resolved that said improvement be made by contract to be let by lowest repondsable bider and the Clerk is directed 1 to prepare and publish advertisnt therein, Bids to be opened Oct 1,1946 which bids shall be based upon specification of the Minn State Hghwy Dept. Swenson Frandsen neiss Moe Wilson (YES) A letter from the Planning Commission was read and. filed. Motion by Mee seconded by Reiss that Carl Hanson's platt of Golden Oaks addition be tenitively accepted as outlined by Mr Kindseth. Swenson Frandsen neiss Moe Wilson (YES) Motion by Reiss seconded by Wilson that Arne Denzin be authorized to dig for the location of mains on Valley View Drive. Swenson Frandsen Reiss Moe Wilson (YES) Motion by Reiss seconded by Mee to adopt the following resolution Whereasp-plana and specifications for a fire station have been drawn be it hereby resolved that said plans be and hereby are accepted and that the clerk is instructed to advertise for bids based on laid plans and specifications and Which bids shall be opened on Sept 271946 at 8 o'clock P.M. Swenson Frandsen eiss Mee Wilson (YTS) Motion by Keiss seconded by Frandsen that the N W Dell Tel Co be granted permission to erect poles as requested. Swensen Frandsen eiss Moe Wilson (YES) Motion by Reiss seconded by Moe to adept the following resolution: par want t solution;dc ted p e Cnur i l l,_, Of G01d0A Valley, a contract was lets for improvement of Rlook One (1,}: Delptil n heights Second ljnit,, Golden Valley, ,,-Jnneecit by constructing n alley therein, and the Clerk with the asols s to be epecially &sponsod for such improvement against every . lot a a,- 9 08e86ment Is now on file with tiae Clerk - c open tO Ublic inspection,, Kao, TRS R-` o i3 l SULV h"D by the Vjll*Ce 0Ounell of the Vill e of Galt; erg Valley thatsaid- work of Improving paid, ;alley is hereby &OcePted and 46signated as otreet Improvement no* 3; timt the Clerk IF directed ta ca fv�le Post on September 2.0,1946- Councilweet on October 1. 1946 the Vill, COHAll 5 proposed k§sses meat that the tot=al Cost of aald 3m rnvem,'nt was determinod to be &586. 1Z. Swenson Frandsen neise Mee Wilson (YES) I i Motion by Frandsen seconded -by Moe that a first reading be given the ordinance entitled"An ordinance to este amend an ordinance to regulate the opening of gravel pits, requiring a Bond and providing a penalty for violation thereof" Swenson Frandsen Reiss Mee Wilson (YES) (2) Sept 17,1946 Motion by Moe seconded by Wilson that whereas an utgency exsists the rules be so far suspended that said ordinance be given it's 2nd reading and placed upon it's final passage. The ordinance was given it's 2nd reading. Rall call on the final passage was as follows Swenson Frandsen nein Moe Wilson (YES) Motion by Wilson secojded by Reiss that the Village attorney be authorized to record the 20 acres of park property in the Register of Deeds office Swenson Frandsen Reiss Moe Wilson (YES) Motion by Wilson seconded by Reiss to adopt the following resolution Whereas nersuant to a resolution adopted by the Village Council on Aug 20, 1946 and published in the Robbinsdale Post Aug 20,1946 the Village Council has met at the time and place specified therein and heard all persons interested with refenence to the proposed improvement of Lake Street from Glenwood Ave to the Belt Line by widening and grading thereof. Be it resolved by the Village Council of the Village of Golden Valley that said improvement described in said resolution shall be undertalen the entire expense thereof to be paid in the first instance out of the General Fund Revenue Fund and thereafter assessed against the benifited nropert.y . Be it futher resolved that the street supervisor is authorized and directed to make said improvement according to plans and specifications by him to be prepared. Swenson Frandsen Reiss Moe Wilson (YES) Motion by Reiss seconded by Frandsen that the electrical ordinance be taken from the table. Swenson Frandsen eiss Moe Wilson (YES) Ir Motion by Wilson seconded by Reiss that the ordinance entitled" An ordinance for safeguarding persons and property and promoting the welfare of the Public. Creating the office of electrical inspector and prescribing his duties, rights and authority, Establishing standards f6r electrical equipement and for its installation and req- uiring conformity therewith, Making it unlawftl to undertake the installation of electrical equipement without a permit therefor, e Xxcept as otherwise provided Providing penalties for the violation of this ordinance and repailing all ordinances and parts of ordinanaes in conflit with the ordinance" be given it's 2nd reading and placed upon its final passage" Roll call Swenson Frandsen xeiss Moe Wilson (YES) The Clerk gave the 2nd reading of the above ordinance The roll call on sinal passage was as follows. Swenson Frandsen eiss Moe Wilson (YES) Mr Dobbs operator of a riding stabe on 6th Ave No was present at the Council meeting. Mr Denzin road supervisor reported that horses were damaging village roads. Mr Elstad spoke in favor of Mr Dobbs riding stable 227 228 The President asked Mr Dobbs of 5 and refer the matter to zoning laws shauld be changed Receipts J J Smith 242.75 G.V Luthern Ohurch 9.00 R W Mosher 24.00 Gail Wilson 1.00 Disbursements A Denzin 112.50 F Holzheu 62.50 Paul La Brun 60.80 Don Mullaney 53.70 Geo Homberger 92.80 Al McGinnis 101.10 Eve Frandsen 84.90 Walter Booth .50 Skelly Oil 2.50 Hoff Rubber stamp 2.50 J A Curtis 17.99 N IV Bell Tel Co 14.50 Lyle Larson 355.36 Enterprise Publ 65.50 Mutual Gen Ins 32.50 Mc Glynn Oil 27.90 Century Washed "and 4.49 Glen Johnson Contr 29.95 G.V Garage 12.91 Henn Cty Relief Bd 92.00 to limit his riding horses to groups the planning comms ion as to whhthe with reference thereto. WHEREAS, NOTpursuaCE to resolution ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS adopted by the Council of Golden Valley, Notice is hereby given that the Village a contract was let for improvement of Council of the Village of Golden Valley Block One (1), Delphian Heights Second will receive bids at the office of the Vil- Unit, Golden Valley, Minnesota, by con- lage Clerk until 8:00 o'clock p.m. Sept. structing an alley therein, and the Clerk :?7, 1946, for the construction of a fire with the assistance of the Road Commis- station in accordance iwith plans and sioner has calculated the proper amount specifications on file with the Village to be specially assessed for such im-i Clerk. That said bids should be sub- provement against every lot, piece or par- mitted on the basis of cash payment for cel of land abutting upon such improve all labor and materials and all bids must ment as provided by law, which proposedl be .sealed and accompanied by a cash de - assessment is now on file with the Clerk posit or certified check payable to the and open to public inspection, NOW, Village of Golden Valley for not leas THEREFORE, than 6 per cent of the bid. BE IT RESOLVED by the Village The Village Council reserves the right Council of the Village of Golden Valley to reject any or all bids. that said work of improving said alley GAIL D. WILSON, is hereby accepted and designated as Village Clerk. street improvement No. 3; that the Clerk (Published in The Robbinsdale Post, is directed to cause notice to be puD- Sept. 19, 1946.) lished_in the Robbinsdale Post on20, 1946; that this Council wv 1 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS meet on October 1, 1946, at the Villa e Hall to pass upon said proposed asse Sis- Notice is hereby given that the Village me t; that the total cost of said - Council of the Village of Golden Valley provement was determined to be $586.}3. will receive bids at the office of the Vil- GAIL D. WIILSO lage Clerk until 8 o'clock p.m. Oct. 1, Village Cler 1946, which will be opened at the coun- (Published in The Robbinsdale Post cil chamber in the Village Hall at 8:30 Sept. 19, 1946.) o'clock p.m. Oct. 1, .1946, of asphalt black topping of said road Sunset Ridge An Ordinance to Amend an Or. from Natchez Ave. to Sunset Ravine,-ac- ulafe the Open- cording to specifications of the Minnesota dinance to Regulate P State Highway Department, on basis of ing of Gravel Pifs, Requiring 'a cash payment for the work. All bids Bond and Providing a Pgai=Y must be sealed and accompanied by • For Violations Thereof. cash deposit or certified check payable to the Village of Golden Valley for not less The Village Council of the Village of than 5 per cent of the bid. Golden Valley do ordain: The Village Council reserves the right Section 1. That an ordinance to regu• to reject all bids. late the opening of gravel pits, requiring GAIL D. ,WILSON, a bond and providing a penalty for. vio- Village Clerk. lation thereof passed by the Village (Published in The Robbinsdale Post Council of Golden Valley on the 6th day Sept. 19, 1946.) of August, 1-946 be amended by striking ----- out subsection "e" of Section 6 and Y substituting in lieu thereof the following: "(e) Every person who opens any .gravel .pit shall protect said opening on all sides by a solid fence at least 4% feet high of a type approved by the council, except that upon a report from - the highest ranking police officer that certain parts of any gravel pit are not dangerous to any members of the pub- lic, the Council may exempt such areas from fencing as required .herein." Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and publication according to law. Passed by the Village Council this 17tb day of September, 1946. HAROLD W. SWENSON, President of the Village Council. Attest: GAIL D. WILSON, Village Clerk. (Published in The Robbinsdale Post Sept. 20, 1946.) Ikotion by Moe seconded by Wilsoh Sept 27,1946 at 8 o'clock P.M. Swenson Frandsen "eissMoe Wilson Approved --------------- 1946 ------------------------ President that the Council adjourn until ( YES ) ------------ D Clerk 1 AN ORDINANCE mating the Office of Electrical Inspector ,r Safeguarding Persons and Property Aid Promoting the Welfare of the Public; And Prescribing Hia Duties, Rights and Authority; Establishing Standards for Electrical Equipment and for its Installa- tion and Requiring Conformity There- with; Making It Unlawful to Undertake the Installation of Electrical Equipment without a Permit Therefor, Except as Otherwise Provided; Providing Penalties for the Vlolation of This Ordinance and Repealing All Ordinances and Parts of Ordinances in Conflict with this Ordinance. The Village Council of the Village of Golden Valley ordains as follows: Section 1. Application of Provisions of This Ordinance. The provisions of this ordinance shall apply to all installations of electrical conductors, fittings, devices, and fixtures, hereinafter referred to as "electrical equipment," within or on public and private buildings and prem- ises. with exceptions as provided in Section 8b and with the following gen- eral exceptions: 1. The provisions of this ordinance shall not apply to installations in mines, ships or railway cars or to automotive equipment; or to installations used by electricity supply or communication agencies in the generation, transmis- sion or distribution of electricity or for the operation of signals or the transmission of intelligence, and locat- ed within or on buildings or premises used exclusively by such an agency or on public thoroughfares; 2. The provisions of this ordinance shall apply to electrical equipment used for radio transmission in amateur radio transmitting stations and shall apply to all electrical equipment used for power supply to radio transmitting equipment, but shall not apply to other electrical equipment used for radio transmission. 3. As used in this Ordinance, "rea- sonably safe to persons and property " as applied to electrical installations and electrical equipment, means safe to use in the service for which the installation or equipment is intended without unnecessary hazard to life, limb or property. Section 2. Electrical Inspector—Qual- ifications and Appointment. There is here- by created the office of Electrical Inspec- tor. The person chosen to fill the office of Electrical Inspector shall be of good moral character, shall be possessed of such executive ability as is requisite for the performance of his duties and shall have a thorough knowledge of the stand- ard materials and methods used in the installation of electrical equipment; shall be well versed in approved methods of construction for safety to persons and property, the statutes of the State of Minnesota relating to electrical work and any orders, rules and regulations is- sued by authority thereof, and the Na- tional Electric Code, as approved by the American Standards Association; shall have had at least five years' experience as an electrical inspector or in the in- stallation of electrical equipment, or in lieu of such experience shall be a grad- uate in electrical or mechanical engin- eering of a college or university con- sidered by the Village Council as having suitable requirements for graduation and shall have had two years' practical elec- trical experience. The Electrical Inspector must furnish, from the State Board of Electricity, a certificate stating that he has passed the examination as Maser Electrician, as prescribed by said Board. The Electrical Inspector shall be ap- pointed by the Village Council. The salary to be paid to the Electrical Inspector shall be determined by the Vil- lage Council. He shall be removed from office for cause only, after a full hearing by the Village Council, at which he shall be en- titled to appear and produce evidence in his behalf. Section 3. Duties of Electrical Inspec- tor. It shall be the duty of the Electrical Inspector to enforce the provisions of this ordinance. He shall upon applicatoin grant permits for the installation or al- teration of electrical equipment, and shall make inspections of electrical installa- tions- all as provided in this orAinr., Section 4. Authority of Electrical In- spector. The electrical inspector shall have the right during reasonable hours to enter any building or premises in the discharge of his official duties, or for the purpose of making any inspection, re- inspection or test of the electrical equip- ment contained therein or its installa- tion. When any electrical equipment is found by the Electrical Inspoteor to be dangerous to persons or property because it is defective or defectively installed, the person, firm or corporation respon- sible for the electrical equipment shall be notified in writing and shall make any changes or repairs required in the judg- ment of the Electrical Inspector to place such equipment in safe condition and if such work is not completed within fif- teen (15) days or any longer period that may be specified by the Electrical In- spector in said notice, the Electrical In- spector shall have the authority to dis- connect or order the discontinuance of electrical service to said electrical equip- ment. In cases of emergency, where nec- essary for safety to persons or property, or where electrical equipment may inter- fere with the work of the fire depart- ment, the Electrical :Inspetor shall have the authority to immediately disconnect or cause the disconnection of any elec- trical equipment. The Electrical Inspector may delegate any of his powers or duties to any of his assistants. Section 5. Standards for Electrical Equipment and its Installation. (a) All electrical equipment installa- tions shall be reasonably safe to persons and property and in conformity with the provisions of this ordinance and the ap- plicable statutes of the State of Minne- sota, and all orders, rules and regulations issued by authority thereof. (b) Conformity of electrical equipment and installations with applicable stand- ards set forth in the National Electrical Code, National Electrical Safety Code, and Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., -which have been approved by the Amer- ican Standards Association, shall be prima facie evidence that such electrical Equipment and installations are reason- ably safe to persons and property. (c) The Electrical Inspector may, with the approval of the Village Council, authorize installations of special wiring methods and electrical equipment. Section 6. Wiring Requirements: (a) The main service entrance conduc- tors for all new residential buildings and, when concealed, in old residential buildings shall consist of three (3) No. 6 American Wire Gauge or larger conduc- tors, and shall be provided with a fifty (50) ampere or larger set of service en- trance equipment. The minimum auxil- iary service to any such building shall consist of No. 10 American Wire Gauge conductors and a twenty-five (25) ampere set of service entrance equipment. (b) Armored cables shall not be ap- proved for either open work or concealed work. (c) All fractional H.P. motors other than manually started, must have running over -current protection not greater than 140% of the full load rating of the motor. Section 7. In General. (a) In every electrical installation, all wires and attachments must be of at least such capacity as will safely main- tain service with the full connected load. Provided, however, that the Electrical Inspector may authorize exceptions from the above when plans or specifications are submitted and where the demand factor is such as will, in his opinion, warrant a reduction in the feeder sizes and equipment. (b) No electrical equipment for which a permit is issued or required shall be put to use until inspected and accepted by the Inspector. And when such electrical equipment is found to have been installed without a proper permit or not in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance, the Electrical Inspectors are hereby author- ized and empowered to remove the fuses, cut the wires, or otherwise render the system inoperative until such permit has been secured from the said Inspector of Buildings, and the work or wiring re- inspected and approved by them. rary use of electric wiring not in full compliance with the requirements of this ordinance. In such case this permit shall state the methods and materials to be employed and the date upon which such temporary permit shall expire and the said wiring be removed. Section 8. Permits. (a) No individual, firm or corpora- tion shall enter upon the erection, con- struction, alteration or change of any electrical installation, work or wiring in the Village of Golden Valley until a permit therefor has been secured from the Electrical Inspector; and when required by said Inspector plans and specifications for the proposed work must be filed with him before the permit is granted and during the progress of said work. (b) Provided, however, that no permits or applications for the same will be re- quired for the installation of wires to operate low voltage electric bells, gas - lighting apparatus, house annunciators, burglar alarms, telephone, telegraph, dis- trict messenger, watch -clock, fire alarm, or other similar instruments, except that such permits shall be obtained when re- quired by said Inspector of Buildings. (c) When any electrical equipment shall be installed in such a manner that the same could be used for electric light or power purposes under the provisions of this ordinance, it shall be deemed that the said wiring or apparatus is to be used for such purpose, and permits shall be required and inspections made as provided for such. Section 9. Permits to be Issued Only to Parties Operating Under Village Li- cense: (a) No permit for the erection, con- struction, alteration or change of any electric work or wiring shall be issued by the Electrical Inspector to any individu- al, firm or corporation, except he or they be licensed by the Village Council to en- gage in business as an electrician as hereinafter provided. No holder of any such electrical license shall allow his or their name to be used by any other party either for the purpose of doing work or obtaining permit, and any holder of such electrical license who shall violate this provision of this ordinance shall, upon conviction thereof, forfeit his or their license, and the Electrical Inspector shall thereafter refuse to issue any further per- mits to do electrical work or wiring under any license so forfeited. No permit shall be issued to any licensee where State license is not in force. An annual fee of One ($1.00) Dollar for every such li- cense is hereby fixed and required to be paid into the Village Treasury before the issuance of the license. (b) The Village Councilmay, for just cause, if it deems advisable, and after in- vestigation and report by the Standing Committee on Licenses, revoke any such electrical license. Electrical licenses shall expire on the first Monday of May next ensuing after the issuance of such li- censes. All applications for such licenses shall be referred to the Standing Commit- tee on Licenses. Section 10. Electrical Permits—Fees. The Electrical Inspector shall, before issuing any permit for the installation of any electrical equipment, require the pay- ment, by the applicant for such permit, of fees to the amount hereinafter set forth and in the manner herein provided, to -wit: (a) For each permit for new electric light or power wiring, the fee shall be: $3.00 for each 30 Ampere service. $4.00 for each 50 Ampere service. $5.00 for each 100 Ampere service. $2.50 for each additional 100 Ampere service. (b) The fee for each permit for the alteration, addition or repairing of exist- ing electrical equipment, or for other electrical work not included in the above, shall be $1.00 for each one hundred dol- lars ($100.00), or fraction of each one hundred dollars ($100.00), in the esti- mated cost thereof. (c) Provided, however, that where not to exceed three (3) outlets for lighting or receptacles, or both are to be added to an existing branch circuit, the fee for each such outlet shall be 25 cents. Section 11. Minimum Fee. In no case shall the fee charged for any permit issued by the Tnsnector of me us at lila to da de hi or ge to or fr( tic us', ty - cr m CIE ''`-.,ip * cs •s' 91, Vt­ lam w 46 lJONZ WON, f& anti € ,ux c„t'y�MIAN A- MY Uvwx 'a Yy. v'•n F rte.+ "goo kAL,All, a r a:Y r�u awl .x= 3 a i' :" ,y rsa.',4�TMf - ra.mfr, i f #'3 h*. ',�^,} n 4 . � �� IN, NEI ski Pull jn 4 :T