04-05-49 City Council Minutes29
April 5, 1949
Pursuant to due call a regular meeting of the Council
of the Villa -,e of Golden Valley was held at the Village Hall
at 7:30 P.M. April 5, 1949 with the following members pres-
ent: President Stasel, Trustees Pinch, Reiss and Stark.
Absent: Trustee Putnam.
1,Iinutes of the snecial meeting of March 29th were read
and on motion by Reiss seconded by Pinch approve -1
Communication from the State Commissioner of Taxation
relating to the annual meeting for instruction of assessors
on April 12, 1949 was read and referred to Mr. Einar Lee,
Assessor.
Communication dated March 25, 1949 from the Hennepin
County Ag I
.-Prid-Li"tural Society was read which requested an ap-
r.rc-rricntion to aid in sponsoring the Hennerin Ccunt Fair.
Discussion on the matter brought out the fa-ct that 125.00
apprcrriaticris were made in previous years. Mot4cn by Reiss
seccnded by Pinch carried to arprorriate $25.00 for this
year.
A cony of Laws 1949, Chapter 119, relating to the neiv
Village code recently passed by the legislature and signed
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by the governor il,�as presented for perusal and discussicn.
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Moticn by Reiss seconded by Pinch carried to give a
first reeding to "AN ORDINANCE TO LICENSE AIND REGULATE SHOWS,
EXHIBITIONS, MERRY-GO-ROUNDS, AND OTHER PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS,
AND PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF."
The ordinance was given it's first reEding.
Mr. Terzich reported on a study made of the request by
Mr. John Durushia for a rermit to operate a dump in order
to construct a rot:-dway to his rrc-erty frcm Tinnetka Avenue
eastward for a distance of about 900 feet. A sketch of the
area invclved and other pertinent factors were pr7�sented.
Mcticn by Pinch seccnded by Reiss carried th!.t a permit to
reopen the Winnetka Avenue dump be deniecd.
licticn by Reiss secondee' by Pinch carried to grant the
following licenses for the yea,.: beginning April 1, 149 per
appli'o-fa.tien on file:
73 d.R. Boyer License to collect garbage and
rubbish (bond on file)
74 Norris Creamery License to distribute milk
75 Golden Valley Soft Drink License
Golf Club
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Building Department Reports for the month of March
were filed with the following listings
Building 6 permits Owners Valuaticn $29,850.00
Plumbing 12 permits 8,770.00
Electrical 17 rermits 5,595.00
Mr. Terzich re-,rcrted cn tll,,o matters previously referred
to him at the 11arch 15th meeting. Report was made on the
drainage problem on Toledo Avenue (Ola Homestead Road). It
was indicated th-,t the problem, would be solved by cutting
do -an a high point in the road �vith the grader and to fill
a low spot with the dirt so moved and to clear the ditches
on either side of the road. This activity would be under-
taken after checking a previous pet iticn by abutting prop-
erty owners agreeing tha,,t the grade in the road be changed
to eliminate the low spot in the roaC1, where ,eater was
collecting. On the second matter, thalt of the Parkview
Terrace road portion which has not been surfaced, it was
indicated that a preleminary study had been made and es-
timates of costs would be obtained for report at a sub-
sequent meeting.
Mr. Pinch also reported on his inspection of the site
with Mr. Parlcyn and Terzich on April 5th. He indicated
the possibi1ity of the Village assuming some of the work
in constructing a drainage ditch from the road to a water
hole behind the Judge Weeks residence.
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Yr. brought Stanley Kane ht to the Councils attention the
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matter reg'Rr�"'ino-::�'the amount owed to the Village by the late
Dr. R. A. Tiloorefor the purchase of gravel. After discuss-
ing the matter, motion by Pinch seconded by Reiss carried to
forgo action. to og
obtain payment against Dr. Moore's estate.
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Mr. Moes) of the Street Renaming Committee, appeared
before the Council and explained that two of the proposed
street naries were too similar and would lead to confusion
in addresses. These streets are Georgia Avenue and George
Street. Mr. Moes suggeoted that George Street bn renamed to
Olympia Street, as this new name ,7,rould also fit mor approp—
riately in the alphabetical listing. Mr. Shuttleworth also
spoke in favor of the name change from a fire protection
standpoint. Motion by Pinch seconded by Stark carried to
renege Olympia George street to Street.
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Dr. Hill. Mr. 'T. Johnson and Mr. V. Thomey, all residing
along "26th Avenue North, Delphian Heights appeared and ex-
plained the poor road surface condition along 208th Ave. No.
where the City of Rob I cinsdale installed sewer lines in 1948.
Mr. Terzich informed the council and the above named persons
of a phone discussion on April 5th with Mr. Jaenisch, City
Clerk of Robbinsdale, on this same matter. Mr. Jaenisch
st,.-,,,ted th�,t Robbinsdale intended to restore the road sur-
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fact to its former condition when road conditions were fav-
orable. A further check of the situation was to be followed
through by Mr. Terzich.
Mr. V. Thomey, 2560 Byrd Avenue, appeared and requested
that a grade be established for his driveway entrance in -
order that he could put in a concrete driveway. The matt --r
was referred to Mr. Terzich for execution.
Mr. Don Palmer, Water Dept., exp_laine�,,L difficulties in
deepinn, the meter -it free of water infiltration. Discussion
centered on possillible solutions, including regrading of the
road, building a berm around the meter pit opening, exten-
sion of the boulevard which would place the meter pit in be-
tween the two road surfaces, and building up the meter pit
opening so that it extends above ground. L:, The matter was re-
ferred to Mr. Terzich for investigation and report.
Mr. Hipps explained his difficulty in getting clearance
on the plat for his proposed new addition west of the Belt
Line near the fire station. He was informed to arrange a
meeting of the platting committee and F. H. A. officials to
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iron out the differences.
'Mr. Pinch reported on the poor condition of Natchez
Avenue just north of Glenwood Avenue caused by reconstruct-
ion and widening late in 1948. After discussion of the
matter, it was agreed that the developer was resronsible for
the reo-ravelin- of t-1-te surface and construction of ditches.
Treasurer's report dated March 15 showed a balance in
all funds of $15,148.51, and the following recei-ts totaling
$5, 160.80, and a copy was placed on file:
Received from
For
Amount
Cloverleaf Creamery
Milk License $
12.00
Franklin Co -Op Creamery
3 Milk Licenses
36.00
Northland Dairy
2 Milk Licenses
214.00
Ohleen Dairy
2 Milk Licenses
24.00
Superior Dairy
Milk License
12.00
Carl Quist G.V. Garage
Filling Station License
5.00
Soft Drink License
10.00
Earl Horsacrer
Filling Station License
C,
5.00
Don Hyer
Filling Station License
5.00
Lucille Radisch
Tavern License
600.00
Soft Drink License
10.0'
Non Int Malt Off -Sale
5.00
Clara Schuller
Tavern License
600.00
Soft Drink License
10.00
Non Int Malt Off -Sale
5.00
Iver Stanger
Tavern License
600.00
Soft Drink License
10.00
Non Int Malt Off -Sale
5.00
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Re,ceived from
Leonard Jerisen
J. A. Ess
G. H. Nesland
E.B.Kelly-Frank
Burton Waldron
John Lindstrom
N. Hurd
Marjorie Sarempa
Chester Tomoheok
E. Frandsen
Carl Engebretson
C. Ost
H. C. Lang
Lillian Seeman
P. J. Woodfill
Clifford Adams
Ewald Bros. 3
Log Cabin-Looketz
G. V. Taxi A.W. Hay 2
A. W. Pence
M & W Milk House
Rosemary Triemert
,gUrerior Cty Club
David Felder
Martin Larson
Walter J. Woodfill
Max Feld
City of Mpls. Park Bd
M. J. Mitchell
(Superior Gun Club)
Georg,., Brenna
Chester Campbl-11
Henn Cty 'Felfaze Bd-
For
Amount
Soft Drink License
T-1-0.00
Non Int Malt Off -Sale
5.00
Electricians License
1.00
Electricians License
1.00
Electricians License
1.00
Soft Drink License
10.00
Soft Drink License
10.00
Non Int Malt Bev Off -Sale
5.00
Non Int Malt Bev On -Sale
250.00
Soft Drink License
10.00
Non Int Malt Bev Off -Sale
5.00
Tavern License
600-00
Soft Drink License
10.00
Non Int Malt Bev Off -Sale
5.00
Filling Station License
5.00
Garbage License
25.00
Garbage License
25.00
Dog License
1.00
Dog TI.cense
1.00
Fillinsy, Station License
5.00
Soft Drink License
10.00
Non Int Malt Bev Off -Sale
5.00
Cigarett License
12.00
Milk Licenses
36.00
Soft Drink License
10.00
Filling Station License
5.00
Non Int Malt Bev Off -Sale
5.00
Taxi Licenses
20.00
Pin ball Machine Licenses
600.0",
Soft Drink License
2.0.00
Soft Drink License
10.00
Non Int Malt Bev On -Sale
250.00
Non Int Malt Bev Off -Sale
5.00
Non Int Malt Bev On -Sale
250.00
Soft Drink License
10.00
Soft Drink License
1C.00
Soft Drink License
10.00
Non Int Malt Bev On -Sale
250.00
Non Int 1.1alt Bev Off -Sale
5.00
Soft Drink-, License
IC, . ^ 0
Non Int Malt Bev Off -Sale
5.00
Soft Drink License
10.00
Non Int Malt Bev Off -Sale
5.00
Soft Drink
10.00
Non Int Malt Bev On -Sale
250.00
Soft Drink Licence
10.00
Gun Club License
5.00
Filling Stat ion License
5.00
Justice Court Fines
318.00
Board Payments -Bunke a/c
56.80
Total Receipts
5160.80
Motion by Pinch seconded, by Reiss carried to approve the
following bills in the total amount of 3,787.87:
2205
Louis Terzich
138.20
2206
Everett Frandsen
99.8c
2207
Geor-re A. Homberger
103.90
2208
Al 1116Ginnis
125.20
2209
Arno Denzin
109.40--\
221C
Jacob Holzheu
10.00-%,
2211
Patrick J. Loaney
110.10-\
2212
Donald Mullaney
46.88 A
2213
Katherine J. Rice
121.60 -.,
2214
Julius Schmahl. Treas
21.60-k
2215
A. G. Stasel
150.001,
2216
IN. E. Pinch
105.00n
2217
Ralrh R. Stark
105.COA
2218
Hans Reiss
105.00 w
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Bert D. 'D tnam
22--,
1.00
71220
C. Tn. Bryan
105. ')c
2221
J. A. Curtis Prtg.
51.70--,
2222
American Prtg. Co.
18.15
2223
Stanley Kane
225.")0,
2224
Shell 01.1 Co.
175.40,
2225
Northern States Power Co.
32.96--,
2226
Northwestern Bell Tel. Co.
29.25-,
2227
Collector of Int-:!rnal Rev.
337.80 A
2228
Cliff's Garage
28.70-\
2229
Mpls. Coal Co.
50.26
2230
Lyle Signs, Inc.
'77.98
2231
N IN Tractor & Equip Co.
`4.47
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2232
W. A. Moes
600. 86
2233
Swan Erickson
20.40
2234
H. 17. Hamman
36.19
2235
Les' --r L. Elstad
48.27-,
2236
Hennerin County
9C.001.1
2237
Sub. H.C. Relief Bd.
98.80A
3787.87
Orders 2194/2204 approved March
15th and 2205/2214 above
were
issued for p4yment.
Communicalion of March 18, 1949
from the American Surety
Company requesting completion of a
status report on the con-
tract
bond for the Golden Oaks Company was referred to 1,1r.
Pinch
and Terzich for ins.recticn of
the roads and a report.
Motion by Reiss to adjourn to
A-pri 19th was seccnded
by Pinch
and carried
At -1V- e -7, t : �— A
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Deputy Clerk
President
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