06-17-47 City Council Minutes5
June 17, 1947
The Council of the Village of Golden Valley met
at -the Village Hall on June 17 at 8:00 P.M. with the
following present: President ;;wenson, Trustees Frandsen,
Pinch, Putnam and Reiss.
Minutes of the June 3 meeting were recd. Motion
by Putnam seconded by Reiss, and at the request of Mr.
Kane, to amend the minutes to read "that there were
no legal objections to the granting of licenses to
Superior Country Club on the basis of information
submitted in thtr applications, and by the Club and
its attorney, Mr. Blacker" carried. Motion by Reiss
seconded by Pinch to approve the minutes as amended
carried.
't'reasurer's report dated June 3 shored a balance
of $10,666.03 and a. copy was placed on file with the
clerk.
Motion by Reiss seconded by Pinch to approve the
following bills totalling :1417.11 carried.
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958
Ai ;McGinnis
101.10
959
Everett Frandsen
84.90
960
Geo. Homberger
88.80
961
Chas. V. Lindrud
65.00
962
Patrick J. Loaney
93.05
963
Paul LeBrun
70.30
(Above orders issued for payment)
964
John F. Enghauser
9.00
965
Northwestern Bell Telephone Co.
8.50
966
Krieg Letter Co.
9.00
967
Morell & Nichols, Inc.
492.00
969
Smith -Abrams Agency
67.65
968
McGlynn Oil Co.
83.75
970
Skelly Oil Co.
6.12
971
Log Cabin Service
95.27
972
Harry Hamman
17.25
973
Landers-Norblom-Christenson Co.
20.32
974
Farmers Feed Store
, 1.35
975
Thompson Lumber Co.
.75
976
Hennepin 'county (Board of Poor)
92.00
$1417.11
The following resolution for street improvement
of Summit Avenue was reed by the Clerk: "WHEREAS,
pursuant to resolution adopted by the Village Council
of the Village of Golden Valley May 20, 1947 and pub-
lished in the Roabinsdale Post on May 29, 1947, the
Village Council has met at the time and place speci-
fied therein and heard all persons interested with
reference to the proposed improvement of all of Summit
Avenue in Confer and r;ricksonls Boulevard Gardens by
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changing the grade thereof, establishing new grades,
gradin; and gravelling; Now, therefore BE IT RESOLVED
that said improvement be made by contract to be let to
the lowest responsible bidder, and the clerk is directed
to prepare and publish an advertisement for bids thereon
to be opened July 75, 1947, which bids shall be based
upon plans and specifications which shall hereafter be
prepared by the engineering firm of Hitchcock and Esta -
brook and approved by this Council, which plana and
specifications shall be filed with the Village Clerk
and with said Hitchcock and Estabrook not later than
July 1, 1947. BE IT FURTH:R RESOLVED that the said
Hitchcock and Estabrook are hereby authorized and
instructed to change the grade and make and establish
and set new grades for said Summit Avenue in Confer and
Erickson's Boulevard Gardens as part of said plans and
specifications." Motion by Reiss seconded 'by Pinch
to approve the resolution received the following vote:
Frandsen, Pinch, Putnam, Reiss and Swenson - Yes.
The following resolution for street improvement
of the ihtersection of Plymouth Avenue and Monroe Street
was read by the Clerk: "WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution
adopted by the Village Council of the Village of Golden
Valley May 20, 1947, and published in the Robbinsdale
Post on May 29, 1947 the Village Council has met at the
time and placespecified therein and heard all persons
interested with reference to the proposed improvement
of the intersection of Plymouth Avenue and Monroe Street
and said Plymouth Avenue and Monroe Street for a distance
of two blocks in each and every direction ii>m said inter-
section, by changing the grade thereof, establishing new
grades, grading and gravelling; Now, therefore, BE IT
RESOLVED that said improvement be made by contract to be
let to the lowest responsible bidder, and the clerk is
directed to prepare and publish an advertisement for bids
thereon to be opened July 15, 1947, which bids shall be
based upon plans and specifications which shell hereafter
be prepared by the engineering firm of Hitchcock and
Estabrook and epproved,by tris Council, which plans and
specifications shall be filed with the Village Clerk and
with said Hitchcock and Estabrook not later than July i,
1947. BE IT FUHTH R RESOLVED, that the said Hitchcock
and Estabrook are hereby authorized and instructed to
change the grade and make and establish and stt new
grades for said intersection of Plymouth Avenue and
Monroe Street and said Plymouth Avenue and Monroe Street
for a distance of two blocks in each and every direction
from said intersection, as part of said plans and speci-
fications." After discussion of the possibility of
effecting; the improvement by means of drainage rather
than changing the street grade the general description
of the work to be done was amended to include "and pro-
viding by tile drain or otherwise for drainage of the
area described." Motion by Raise seconded by Frandsen
to approve the resolution as amended received the follow-
ing vote: Frandeen, Pinch, Putnam, Reiss, Swenson - Yes.
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The following resolution for street improvement
of Lake Avenue was read by the Clerk: "WHEREAS, pursuant
to resolution adopted by the Village Council of the
Village of Golden Valley August 20, 1946 and published
in the Robbinsdale Post on August 22, 1046, the Village
Council has met at the time and place specified therein
and heard all persons interested with reference to the
proposed improvement of Lake Avenue, also known as Ottawa
Avenue, between its intersection with Glenwood Avenue and
Belt Line Highway, by changing the ;rade thereof, estP.b-
lishing new grades, grading and gravelling, widening
and improving; Now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED that said
improvement be made by contract to be let to the lowest
responsible bidder, and the clerk is directed to prepare
and publish an advertisement for bids thereon to be
opened July 15, 1947, which bids shall be based upon
plans and specifications which shall hereafter be pre-
pared by the engineering firru of Hitchcock and Esta -
brook and approved by this Council, which plans and
specifications shall be filed with the Village Clerk
and with said Hitchcock and Estabrook not later than
July 1, 1947; BE IT FUrtTHER RESOLVED that the said
Hitchcock and Estabrook are hereby authorized and
instructed to change the grade and make and establish
and set new grades for said Lake Avenue, also known
as Ottawa Avenue, between its intersection with Glenwood
Avenue and Belt Line Highway, as part of said plane and
specifications." Motion by Reiss seconded by Frandsen
to approve the resolution carried.
Motion by Reiss seconded by Frandsen to give a
second reading to AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGr; OF GOLDEN VALLEY AND REZONING
CERTAIN LANDS FROM OPEN DEVELOPMENT TO COMMUNITY STORE
AREA (Dyer) carried. The ordinance was given its
second reading. On motion by Frandsen seconded by
Reiss to adopt the ordinance on its second reading
and order its publication the following vote was
recorded: Frandsen, Yes; Pinch, Yes; Putnam, No; Reiss,
Yes; Sof enson, Yes.
Trustee Pinch reported his investigation of the
sentiments of residents adjacent to the area for which
rezoning was requested by Mr. Lazerte at Medicine Lake
Road and the Belt Line disclosed that a majority of
those within the locality strongly opposed the rezoting.
Motion by Reiss seconded by Frandsen to give a second
reading to AN ORDINAoCE AME2 DING THE ZO -NING ORDINANCE
OF THE VILLAGE OF GOLDEN VALLEY AND REZONING CERTAIN
LANDS FROM OPEN DEVELOPMENT TO COMMU%LAITY STORE AREA
(Lazerte) carried. Motion by Reiss seconded by Pinch
to approve the ordinance on its second reading re-
ceived the following vote: Fra.nds� , Pinch, Putnam,
Reiss and Swenson - NO.
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Dr. C. E. Rudolph, Jr. submitted a sketch of
suggested ,looations for 13 street lights for Glenview 5
Terrace, with further reference to the plan of March 17'
of the Glenview Terrace Improvement Association (page 27).
Motion by Pinch seconded by Reiss to refer the matter to
the attorney to contact the Northern States Power Company
for additional information was carried.
Messrs. Iver Stanger, Paul t�nghauser, and S. Kane
opened a general discussion on the improvement of Village
property in Belmont to provide for a baseball diamond.
It was brought out that these facilities.could be put to
immediate use by the American Legion Junior Baseball Team
and would be the initial step in eventual development of
a park area. It was stated that the Golden Valley Com-
mercial Club would contribute up to $300.00 to provide
a backstop and other appointments following the preparation
of the ground. Along this same line a communication
dated June 17 from the Planning Commission suggesting
the creation of a Park Boa rd for .the Village was read.
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Copy of a communication to Mr,. -,Kane dated June 17
from the Planning Commission was read with reference to the
question of legality of basement dwellings.
Communication dated June 17 from the Planning
Commission with reference to the resignation of Mr.
Harold Kindseth was read. President Swenson suggested
the appointment of Dr. C. i. Rudolph, Jr. 2512 McNair,
to fill the vacancy thus created on the Commission.
Motion by Reiss seconded by Frandsen to confirm, the
appointment was unanimously approved.
Communication dated June 10 from Mr. H. J. Hagen
requesting installation of DEAD-END street sign on
Angeb Drive was referred to Mr. Frandsen.
Uommunication dated June 17 from the Board of
Directors of the Golden Valley Taxpayers Association
with reference to conditions of streets in generai in
newly platted areas was read. The suggestion was offered
that building permits and other privileges be denied in
additions which have not completed their streets to an
acceptable condition.
Communication from the City Planning Commission of
Minneapolis dated June 16 with reference to coordination
of zoning requirements along abutting areas of Minneapolis
and other communities was read.
Petition dated June 17 containing signatures of
26 residents on McNair Drive, Crestview Drive and Byrd
Avenue and requesting the gravelling of those streets
in Glenview Terrace wasread. It was stated that approxi-
mately 1000 yards of gravel would be required. This led
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to a general discussion of the desirability of the
Village acquiring some type of gravel loader. Motion
by Pinch seconded by Reiss to authorize the Road and
Bridge chairman to investigate a small loader adaptable
to the Ford8on tractor and approve its purchase for
an amount up.,t%300.00 upon his discretion. Motion
carried.
President Swenson presented applications approved
by and returned from the Federal 17orks Agency offering
Federal loan of $17,550.00 to provide for planning of
Sanitary Sewer and Water facilities in Districts �l,
2 and 4. No action was taken, and inasmuch as the
Council was to meet with the Assessor. on Ylonday,June
23, it was suggested that the matter be considered
at that meeting.
Motion by Reiss seconded by Pinch to approve the
rec,uest of the Northwestern 3eil Telephone Co. per
their Drawing 3117 was carried.
On -sale liquor license applications 11'rom 1,;h---rle8
C. and Marion L.Florida, Clara J. Schuller, Lucille
G. hadisch, and Superior Country Club were, on motion
by Reiss seconded by F:fandBen to ap.rove, given the
following vote: Frandsen, Pinch, Putnam, heirs and
Swenson Y -s.
Motion by Reiss seconded by Frandsen to grant
the isouance of a soft drink license to the Golden
Valley Commercial Cluo per their application was
approved.
'ieceipts up to June 3 were as follows:
Board of Park Commrs.
if
Cheater E. Campbeii
Superior Country Club
h. B. Thomas
Swan Erickson
Swan Erickson
N. Fefercorn
Wm. M. Laurson
Shamrock Bar, Radisch
Clara J. Schuller
11 11 it
Marion Florida
Iver t. Stanger
Joel Locketz
Chester Tomcheck
Orders -f-939-957 covering
Attes
:=oft Drink Lic. 10.00
On -Sale Beer 250.00
Court Fines 356.25
Liquor License 15;.00
Electrical Permit 1.00
Bldg. Inspector X44.00
LD
Plumbing Permits 28.75
Electxicai- Permit 1.00
Electrical Permit 1.00
Off-S,-��e Liq.iicens�100.00
11 n it It 100.00
On -Sale it it 1500-00
Off -Sale if It 100.00
it it I it IT 100-00
it It it 100-00
100.00
3107-00
bills approved June 3 wer,'- issued.
On motion the meeting then adjourn-eci, to June 23.
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