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02-03-48 City Council Minutes.1,41 February 3, 1948 Puxsua,nt to clue call and notice thereof, a rl-gular meeting of the Village Council of the Village of Golden Valley, Hennepin County, Minnesota, was duly held at the Villa; -rye Hall in said Village on the 3rd day of February, 194=: at 7:30 o'clock P.M. The following trustees were present: Frandsen, Pinch, Putnam Lnd President Cordner. The follow- ing trustees were absent: Reiss. Minutes of the meeting held January 20 were read aril on motion by Frandsen seconded by Pinch approved. On mo- tion by Pinch seconded by Putnam the minutes of the special meeting held January 27 were approved as read. The President opened the meeting to the receiving of bids on water meters. The Village Clerk announced that the following bids hadbeen submitted in accords.nce with resolution of the Village Council adopted January 20, 1948 and the notice of letting of said bids: NAlvtE OF BIDDER AMOUNT OF BID Hersey Manufacturing Co. X14.40 without connections Boston, Klass. 15.12 with 1" connections 15.48 with �jT'11 connections Br,dger Meter Mfg. Co. 13.80 without connections Milwaukee, Wis. 14.49 with �" connections 14.83 with +" connections Rosenwald Cooper 14.40 without connections St. Paul 15.12 with 1" connections (Pittsburgh Ecuitable Meter 15.4.8 with connrctione Divn.Rockwell Mfg.Co. Pitts- burgh) itts- burgh) Following the opening of bids individual represcnta- tives of the Companies demonstrated their respective meters, giving genera.l information on their construction, users, gua.ra.tees and deliveries. Motion by Frandsen was sec+:---nded by Pinch and approved to refer the bids to Mr. Owens cf Hitchcock & Fetabrook who attended the meeting, for tabulation and remornme :dation and that action on the bids be laid over to February 17. There folioweda. general discussion with Mr. Owens on the bill for engineering services for making recommendations for road treatment in Delphian Heights. It was agreed that he and Yx. Kane would consult further in the matter. Treasurer's report dated January 20 showing a balance of x"12,658.88 in all funds was read nand placed on file. Receipts up to January 20, 1948 were listed as follows: Chester F. Campbell John F. Enghauser Pzrsons Electric Co. The Point of Golden Valley City of Minneapolis (Tirth) Anna C. White Victor A. Snyder Court Fines 59.00 it if 275-50 Eieo. License 1.00 Cigarette License 12.00 it 11 12.00 Snow Plowing 5.00 Ottawa liv. Assessi. -180.27 108.75 1356 1 -lotion by Pinch seconded by Frandsen to call a special meeting for Friday, February 13, at 7:30 P.M. at the Village Hall for consideration of a budget was approved. Motion by Putnam seconded by Pinch was approved allowing for payn.ent the following bills in the total amount of ��769.74: 1351 Al McGinnis $101.10 1352 Everett Frandsen 84.90 1353 Geo Homberger 88.80 1354 Patrick Loaney 107.10 1355 Paul LeBrun (above orders issued) 108.75 1356 J. A. Curtis 31.10 1357 Walter S. B ooth & Son 3.31 1358 Northern States Power Co. 18.24 1359 Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. 8.25 1360 Federal Laboratories, Inc. 15.47 1361 Lyle K. Larsen 26.14 1362 Diamond T. Twin City Truck Co. 13.23 1363 Geo. T. Ryan Co. 7.45 1364 Columbus Auto Suppl y Co. 1.50 1365 Thompson Lumber Co. 7.25 130t6 Swan Erickson 20.40 1367 Harry W. Hamman 12.30 1368 Harry 11v - Ha,mian 11.85 1369 Lester L. Els tad 10.80 1370 Lester L. Elstad 19.80 1371 Erma L. Schulz 67.00 1372 Suburban Hennepin Co. Relief Board 5.00 ''7 6S —.74- — Orders 4,,`1336-1350 were issued covering bills approved Janizary 20. Communication from Dr. Proffitt stating that he had examined E?..rd Ppproved a closed truck of the Boyer Garbage Service was read. Motion by Putnp-,,,m seconded by Pinch to grant the issuance of a Garbage License to C. Boyer, informing him that one of his trucks meets the require- ments of the ordinance, was approved. No action was taken on the application of Carl Engebretsen for Garbage Collector's License inasmuch as a bond did not accompany it, nor had the equipment been examined by Dr. Proffitt. Motion by Putnam seconded issuance of cigarette license Food Market was approved. 113 by Frandsen to grant the to Clifford Adams for Adams Trustee Pinch offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, the Village Council of the Village of Goldm Valley, Hennepin County, Minnesota, has received from the County Auditor of Hennepin County, Minnesota s, list of lands in said Village which became the property of the State of Minnesota under tL,e provisions of law declaring the forfeiture of lands to the State of non-pyament of taxes, which said list has been designated as List 11247-C" December 1�", 1947, and M,ERFfiS, each parcel of land described in said lint has heretofore been classified by the Board of County Corr, missioners of Hennepin County, Minnesota as non-conserv,.�.tion land and the sale thereof has heretofore been authorized by said Board of County CorixriesionerB; 11077 THEREFORE, be it resolved by said Village Council, acting pursuant to Minnesota Statutes for 1945, Section 282.01, that the classification by said Board of County Commissioners of each parcel of land described in said list as non -conservation land be r:nd the same is hereby approved and that the sale of each such parcel of land be and the same is hereby approved. The question was on the adoption of the resolution and the roll being cailed there were 4 Yeas and no Mays, .as follows: Frandsen, Pinch, Putnam, Cordner. Resolution adopted. ATTEST: 1112 Clerk of the Village of President of the `Village Golden Valley Council Trustee Pinch offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, the Village Council of the Village of Golden Valley, Hennepin County,- Minnesota, has received from the County Auditor of Hennepin County, Minnesota , a list of lands in seid village which became the property of the State of Minnesota under the provisions of law delaring the forfeiture of lands to the State for non-payment of taxes,which said list has been designated as List 11250-C" January 27, 1948, and 144 i'!HEREAS, each pareei of land described in said list has heretofore been classified by the Board of County Commissioners of Hennepin County, Minnesota as non -conserva- tion land and the sale thereof has heretofore been authorized by said Board of County Commissioners; NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the said, Village Council, acting pursuant to Minnesota Statutes for 1945, Section 282.010 that the classification by said Board of County Commissioners of each parcel of land described in said list as non -conservation lard be _end the same is hereby approved and that the sale of each such parcel of land be and the awe is hereby approved. The riuestion was on the adaption of the resolution and the roll being called there were 4 yeas, end no 11eys as follows: Frandsen, Pinch, Putnam, Cordner. Resolution adopted. AT ST: Clerk of the Village of President of the Village Golden Valley Council Motion by Pinch seconded by Frandsen to ref -'r a copy of the list to the Planning Commission for their investigation as to possible use for Viilage Park - purposes was approved. Electrical Inspector, Lester Eletad apneared before the Council suggesting changes in the electrical ordinance and it was agreed that he should contact the attorney who would draw up amendments to be acted upon by the Council. Motion by Pinch seconded by Frandsen to give a first reading to AN ORDINANCE AM1,; dDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF GOLDEN VALLEY, ADOPTED MAY 3, 1938, BY PEOVIDING A METHOD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS FROM THE PROVISIOivS OF SAID ORDINANCE, was approved and the ordinance was given its first reading. Motion by Putnam seconded by Pinch to approve the policy of Anchor Casualty Company 71AS728276 coveting comprehensive and collision insurance effective 2-1E-48 was carried. Letters of recommendation for George Minder from City of .t. Jamee, Dept. of Highways, and Dept. of High- ways of Hubbard County were read. After further discus- sion with Mr. Minder it was agreed to engage his services on an hourly basis. Motion by Pinch seconded by Putnam was approved, that Ms. Yinder be retained as Village Engineer to handle ordinary and routine engineering requirements of the Village at the direction of the 145 Village Council or Mr. Frandsen, Road Chairman, and that he be compensated at the rate of'x:'.50 per hour. Motion by Pinch seconded by Frandsen authorizing Mr. Minder to survey the extent of gravel remaining in the Delmont Park area at an approximate cost of x;;30`.00 was approved. Trustee Pinch reported on his interview with Mrs. Dickinson of the Hennepin County Animal Rescue League. He was informed that their facilities and budget would not a' -low their, to regularly patrol end impound dogs in the Village, but that they would respond to calls to impound stray animals. It was further suggested that the license fee be increased and that an active campaign of house solicitation be made to sell licenses. There followed a discussion of the matter of police salaries. Motion by Frandsm seconded by Pinch setting th- monthly salaries of the present captain and patrolmen at $;240.00 and x;22500 respectively, retroactive to Janu- ary 1, 1948 received the following vote: Frandsen, Yes; Pinch, Yes; Putnam, Iwo; Cordner, Yes. Lotion by Pinch seconded by Putnam was a g oved that the police force remain on a 48-hour week. Motion by Pinch seconded by Frandsen that the Council take no action in the matter of additional patrolmen was approved. Application for off -sale non -intoxicating malt beverage license by John P. Kennedy, 3601 Golden Valley Road, was presented. The attorney reported that open development zoning of the area would not permit the grent- ing of the license. Motion by Putnam seconded by Frandsen was approved, denying the application. Motion by Putnam seconded by Pinch was carried,to approve the Justice of Peace bond of John F. inghauser. Communication of February 3 from Hitchcock & Fetabrook outlining unanticipated work encountered by Phelps Drake Company in the meter pit construction was read. Motion by Pinch seconded by Frandsen approving the additional work at an approximate cost of x150.00 was carried. Communic,-tion of January 25 from the Planning Commission with reference to street signs was read. Motion by Putnam seconded by Frandsen was approved amending the plat requirements to require that platters furnish these signs. Communication of January 23 from Howard Perrd.ne, County Surveyor, was read requesting that their office be informed in advance of any road grading to be done so that they might remove section stones which might be 146 misplaced or damaged by the gr -ding. Motion by Pinch seconded by Putnam to adjourn was approved. ATTEST: .4:---.4�.%�.L/.�� President illage •erk