03-27-47 Special Meeting;)
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March 27, 1947
A special meeting of the Golden Valley Village Council
was held March 27 at the Hall, with the following members
present: President Swenson; Trustees r'randsen, Pinch and
Putnam; Absent, xeiss.
On motion by Putnam seconded by Pinch to grant the
following Milk licenses per applications on file:
Clover Leaf Creamery, Ewald Brothers (3 licenses) Franklin,
Creamery, Northland t2 licenses), Ohleen Dairy, Superior
Dairies, the following vote was recorded: Frandsen, Pince,
Putnam and Swenson - Yes.
On motion by Frandsen seconded by Pinch to grant
tilling station license to Carl Quist and soft drink
license to Mae Quist per applications on file, the vote
*es as follows: Frandsen, Pinch, Putnam and uwenson - Yes.
A motion by Pinch was seconded by Frandsen, to grant
soft drink license to Lloyd Michaelis at the Milk House,
and unanimously carried.
On motion by Frandsen seconded by Pinch to grant tavern
and cigarett licenses to Mesion L. and Charles C. Florida
the following vote was recorded; Frandsen, Pinch, Putnam
and S`:,, enson - Yes.
The motion by r'randsen seconded by Pinch was unanimously
carried, to grant renewals of filling station licenses held
by the following: Everett Frandsen, Donald Hyer, t arl Hors -
ager, George h. 1srenna .
On motion by Frandsen seconded by Pinch to grant non -
intoxicating on -gale, non -intoxicating off -sale and soft
drink licenses to Martin Larsen per applications on file
the vote was as follows: Frandsen, Pinch, Putnam, and
Swenson - Yes.
On motion by Pinch seconded by rrandeen to grant a
tavern -License, non -intoxicating off -sale and soft drink
licenses to Clara J. Schuller per applications on file
the following vote was cast: Frandsen, Pinch, Putnam,
and Svvenson - Yes.
On motion by Frandsen seconded by Pinch to grant
Tavern License, non -intoxicating off-saleend+ soft drink
licenses to Iver Stan ger the vote was as follows: Frandsen,
Pinch, Putnam and Swenson - Yes.
The motion by Pinch, seconded 'by Frandsen, was unani-
mousiy carried, to grant filling station and softdrink
licenses to Walter J. Woodfill.
The motion by Fincb., seconded by Frandsen, to grant
soft drink license to Golden Valley Golf Club was unanimously
carried.
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On motion by Frandsen seconded by Pineh to grant tavern
license, oif-sa.le non -intoxicating beverage, and soft drink
licenses to Mrs. Lucille Radisch the fol ogling vote was
recorded: Frandsen, Pinch, Putnam, Swenson - Yes.
On motion by Frandsen seconded by Pinch to grant non -intoxi-
cating on -sale, non -intoxicating off -sale and soft drink licenses
to Carl Markuson and Martin Pitrosewch per applications on
file the vote was as follows: Frandsen, Pinch, Putnam, and
Swenson - Yes.
A motion by Minch seconded by Frandsen to renew tavern,
non -intoxicating off-sa.ie and soft drink licenses to
Chester Tomcheck was unanimously carried.
un motion by Pinch seconded by irandsen to grant
non -intoxicating malt beverage off -sale and sort drink
licenses to Rae Loeketz and filling; station license to
Joel Locketz per applications received, the vote was as
follows: irandsen, Pinch, Putnam, and Sorenson - Yes.
After discussion of the applications of Marjorie M.
Sarenpa and a reading of communications from the Liquor
Vontrol. Cormi,issioner and Hennepin County Sheriff's Office,
and on advice of the Village Attorney the following motion
by Putnam seconded by Pinch: To revoke the non -intoxicating
malt beverage on-ea,le license held by h. �'. Dols and F.
Sarenpa received the following vote: r'randsen, Pinch,
Putnam, and Swenson - Yes.
A motion by r'randeen seconded by Putnam to postpone
taking action on the applications of Marjorie M. Sarenpa
pending presentation of proof of transfer of ownership
received the following vote: r-randeen, Pinch, Putnam,
and Swenson - Yes.
A motion by Pinch seconded by Putnam that the Viilcge
Council waive requirements for the installation of taxi
meters in accordance with an amending ordinance passed
January 7, 1947 received the following vote: frandsen,
Pinch, Putnam and Swenson - Yes.
Motion by Putnam seconded by x'randsen to grant renewal
licenses for Auto Livery and Taxicab to Alfred W. Hay
received the zoli.owing vote: irandsen, Pinch, Putnam and
Swenson - Yes.
The Council had perviouBiy considered the advisabiiity
of providing someone to maintain part-time regular office
hours at the Village Hali to handle building, plumbing,
and electrical applications, to assist the building in-
spector with clerical work, answer telephone calls and
assisting in certain duties of the Clerk's office such
as voter's registration, issuance of dog licenses. Mrs.
Irma Schulz, 5047 Glenwood Avenue, was interviewed as an
applicant for the job. It was agreed that the proposed
arrangement would be commenced on a trial basis to determine
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whether there were enough calls and activity in the
building line to make worthwhile the continuance of the
office. The following motion by Putnam, seconded by
r'randeen: That Mrs. Irma Schulz be engaged by the Village
to maintain office hours at the Village ria.L! irorn 9:00 to
11:00 A.M. five days per week at a wage of Oi.00 per hour
received the following vote: r'randeen, Pinch, Putnam, and
Swenson - Yes.
Chief of Police McGinnis presented a request for
additional funds with which to operate the police depart-
ment. He cited the costs of police departments in St.
Louis Park (approximately x,24000 with 8 men),Robbinsdale
teome 420000 with 5 men), Edina (418000 with six men),
and suggested an annual budgeted amount of $11,790.00 made
up as follows: Salaries of 3 patrolmen J6560., Chief $2880.,
Gas, oil & repair $1500., Annual Reserve for purchase of
new car X500., Radio service $350. No action was taken.
Having met with Mr. Joseph Estabrook end Mr. J. Lind-
say of the firm of Hitchcock and heta,brook on March 14
to hear their proposal of how the Village night avail itself
of an interest-free loan from the Federal Government for
planning sanfta,ry sewer, water distribution system, and
storm sewer for the Village of Golden Valley, the Council
at this meeting heard a more concrete presentation of their
proposal. In effect, the plan would divide the Village
into seven districts and the work planning into 18
separate projects. Planning costs totalling $46,935. would be
divided among the 18 projects and would be due and payable
to the Government upon the commencement of each resppetive
project. Mr. hatabrook furnished a letter dated March 27
emphasizing that the action taken by the Council at this
meeting in securing the assistance of the firm of Hitchcock
and ystabrook in making application to the Federal Government
for this planninZ loan constituted a preliminary step and
did not obligate the Village in any manner. (see pagadiiioR5
W. E. Pinch offered the following resolution in writing
and moved its adoption: Be it resolved that the Village
Council of the Village of Golden Valley, Minn. accept the
proposal of Hitchcock & Estabrook, Inc. dated March 27, 1947
and that the Village Clerk and Mayor be authorized to enter
into a contract with them in accordance with their proposal.
The above resolution was duly seconded by Chas. Frandsen,
same being put to a vote, carried as follows: Ayes, 4, Nayes,0.
W. E. Pinch offered the following resolution in writing
and moved its adoption: Be it resolved that the Village of
Golden Valley enter into an agreement with the Federal Yorks
Agency for a loan to finance the preparation of plans,
specifications, estimates, etc. for Sanitary Sewer, Storm
Sewer and dater Distribution lines in the different improve-
ment districts of the Village of Golden Valley. Be it further
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resolved that the Mayor be authorized to sip all documents
necessary to obtain this advance loan. The above resolution
was seconded by Chas. Frandsen and being put to a vote carried
as fol.Lows: Ayes, 4; Naye e, 0.
Resolution by Frandsen seconded by Pinch authorizing the
Attorney to request the City of Robbinsdale to extend water
service for Glenview Terrace beyond June 1, 1947 unanimously
passed.
On motion the meeting then & ourned.