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08-04-53 Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING of the VILLAGE COUNCIL August 4, 1953 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Village Council of the Village of Golden Valley Hennepin.County, Minnesota, was held at the Village Hall in said Village on the 4th day of August, 1953 at 7:30 P. M. The following members were present: Foss, Rahn, Reiss, Stark and Stasel; and the following were absent: None. Moved by Rahn seconded by Stark carried that the reading of the minutes of the meeting of July 21st, 1953 be dispensed with and that said minutes stand approved as submitted to each member of the Council prior to this meeting unless some member of the audience wishes them read. (The minutes were not read.) Public hearing re -zoning: The Village Clerk presented an affidavit of publication of notice of public hearing to be held at this time and place regarding the zoning of a parcel of land as described in said affidavit from Open Development to Commercial. Said affidavit was examined, approved and ordered placed on file. The Administrative Assistant advised the Council that he had contacted by letter a number of persons in the area regarding; the zoning of the area from Open Development to Commercial and that he had received four letters favoring the re -zoning of said area and four letters opposed to re-zoning.of said area. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place for the public hearing above referred to. All persons present who desired to do so were afforded opportunity to express their views thereon as follows: Objectors: Objection Mr. Richard C. Cross Mr. Cross stated that he lives 8940 Sixth Avenue North just North of the area proposed to be zoned Cor,!mercial and stated that he was opposed to the re -zoning on the grounds that it would devaluate his property. Mr. Cross also challenged the procedures in that he stated Mr. Sheedy had 124 Mr. Carl Miller 521 Ensign Avenue North Mr. E. F. Patten 8920 Sixth Avenue North Mr. Steve Galzki no property interest involved because the property was owned by a Mrs. Marie Helen Mollen. Mr. Miller stated that zoning said area Commercial would devaluate his property and that the FHA would not underwrite a loan for his property or that of his neighbors similarly affected and that a Commercial Development would constitute a hazard to children. Mr. Patten objected on the grounds stated above. Tear. Galzki objected on grounds stated above. The Mayor asked if there was anyone present who was in favor of the re -zoning. Mr. George Mollen stated that his father was the owner of the property under consideration and that he represented his father in this matter. Mr. TJiollen stated that the property was utterly valueless unless a Commercial building is permitted on the property and that except for one residence there are no homes within 200 feet of the area. The TTayor then declared that the Council would meet in Executive Session and discuss the matter. Member Reiss stated that he was opposed to re -zoning the area on the grounds that it was "postage stamp zoning" and that the entire tract of land lying between Sixth Avenue North and Trunk Highway #55 and extending to County Road 18 should be considered by the Planning Commission as a possible Commercial area. Moved by Reiss seconded by Foss carried that the Council not proceed with re -zoning of the area from Open Develop- ment to Commercial. Member Stark voted "NO" on the above motion. Sanitary Sewers: The Mayor granted Mrs. J. P. Levenone, 3200 Noble Avenue North, permission to address the Council. Mrs. Levenone stated that sanitary sewers in the Noble Grove Addition were an absolute necessity; that the area needed sewer and must have sewer at once; that almost 100% of tthe people residing in her area were in favor of a sanitary sewer. The Mayor then asked if the Village Engineer had completed his studies regarding which areas southof Bassetts Creek, east of trunk Highway 100, and north of T. H. 55 could be served by the proposed Crystal 1 F� 1 1 U sanitary sewer system. The Administrative Assistant read a letter dated August 3, 1953 from the Village Engineer concerning the above matter. The Village Engineer presented the Council with a map which showed that the majority of the area lying east of T. H. 100 and north of T. H. 55, with the exception of the southeast corner of said area, could be served by the proposed Crystal sanitary sewer. The Mayor then explained past procedures of the Village regarding sanitary sewers and requested the Administrative Assistant to read the letter from the Village of Crystal, received July 15, 1953 and to read the letter received from Pfeiffer and Schultz Engineering Company received by the Mayor on August 4th, 1953. Reference was made to a letter from Independent School District #24 inquiring as to the possibility of sewers serving a proposed building site of said school district. The Village Engineer upon question, stated that the addition of the areas south of Bassett's Creek as set forth upon the map would not increase the cost to the Village of Golden Valley above the "W39,000.00 figure cited. Member Reiss stated that his understanding was that the more the flowage increased, the more the cost would increase to the Village of Golden Valley. The Village Engineer stated that he had been advised that the pipe was large enough to carry the additional flow from the areas under consideration, and that costs to Golden Valley would not be any greater if said areas were included. Then followed a discussion between members of the Council and members of the audience. The Mayor stated, in response to a statement that the lack of sanitary sewer facilities impedes the commercial development of the Village, that after serving almost six years on the Council he was of the opinion that the residents of the Village of Golden Valley desire the Village to remain a residential development, and stated that this conclusion was supported by the strenuous objections made to the Council when considering zoning areas from Open Development to Commercial or Light Industrial. The Mayor further stated that the residents of the Village could expect higher taxes unless provisions were made for Commercial Development. The Mayor then stopped discussion from the floor and asked the Council to make a definite decision upon the matter. 2 126 MOVED by Foss seconded by Stark carried that the Village of Golden Valley notify the Village of Crystal that the Village of Golden Valley is ready to accept the "Crystal Plan", and to instruct the Attorney to begin contract negotiations with the Village of Crystal immediately,4 said contract to be subject to final approval by the Village Council. After vote on the above motion, the Mayor declared it carried unanimously. Street Improvement. Taking of Bids, �;uebec and Faribault: The Mayor announced that this was the time and place for opening and consideration of sealed bids for the construction of an improvement of Quebec Avenue North, etc., in accordance with the notice of advertisement for bids published by the Clerk as directed by the resolution of this Council adopted on July 7, 1953. The Clerk presented to the Council one sealed bid for the construction of said improvement, submitted in accordance with said notice. Said bid was then opened, publicly read, and considered, and the engineer for the Village tabulated the total contract cost under the terms of said bid in accordance with the unit prices stated therein, and said bid was found to be as follows: Name of Bidder Portion of Work Total Contract Bid On Cost Bury & Carlson, Inc. All 3,809.12 Resolution Awarding Contract: Moved by Rahn seconded by Stark carried that RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A STREET IMPROVEMENT (QUEBEC AVENUE NORTH, etc.)" be adopted. See Resolutions Book Page Public Hearings, Jersey Avenue North and Turner's Cross Road: The Village Clerk presented an affidavit showing publication in -the official newspaper of the notice of public hearing on the proposed street (Jersey Avenue North) . and storm drainage (Turner's Crossroad) improvements described in the resolution of this Council relating thereto on July 20, 1953. Said affidavit was examined, approved and ordered placed on file in the office of the Village Clerk. The Mayor then announced that the meeting was open for public hearing on each of said improvements, and all persons present who desired -to do so were afforded opportunity to express their views thereon. No objections to the making of said improvements or to the levy of assessments to pay the cost thereof were made except as follows: Street Improvement Objector Objection Mrs. Sutkowski No benefits Storm Drainage Improvement Objector Objection Clem Harris No benefits Clarence Green No benefits Robert Kurzeka No benefits Resolution ordering Construction of Storm DrainaZe: Moved by Stark seconded by Reiss carried that"RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF STORM DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT NO. 2 (TURNERIS CROSS ROAD)"be adopted. See Resolutions Book Page :;< Resolution ordering Construction of Street Improvement: Moved by Stark seconded by Reiss that RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF A STREET IMPROVEMENT (Jersey Avenue North)" be adopted. Said Resolution was not adoit ed. See Resolutions Book Page Resolution re Plans and Specifications: The Clerk presented to the Council plans and specifications for the making of the above Storm Drainage Improvement No. 2 (Turners Cross Road, etc.), which were approved and ordered filed with the Clerk. moved by Stark seconded by Reiss carried that "RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR STORM DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT No. 2" be adopted. See Resolutions Book Page . Resolution calling for Bids: Moved by Reiss seconded by Foss carried that RESOLUTION DIRECTING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STORM DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT NO. 211, including said ver batim advertisement, be adopted. See Resolutions Book Page . Sunday closing Ordinance: The Council discussed the Attorney General's opinion. MOVED by Foss seconded by Rahn carried that the.Council approve an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 'AN ORDINANCE LICENSING AND REGULATING THE SALE OF INTOXICATING LIQUOR, REPEALING INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES, AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF." BY CHANGING CLOSING HOURS AND PROHIBITING SUNDAY OPERATION," on its second reading given on June 30th, 1953 and to order publication thereof. Member Stark stated his opposition to the Ordinance was based upon discrimination against on -sale liquor establishments which are not classified as "Clubs", that the Attorney General's opinion supported his contentions, and instructed that he be recorded as voting "NO" on the above Ordinance. �<� ✓ / �-�� i�� Re: Animal Rescue League: The Administrative Assistant read a letter from the Animal Rescue League dated July la, 1953. The Village Attorney stated that although the Animal Rescue League is chartered as a non-profit chari- table organization, he did not believe that said organiation was carrying out its objective, and that it is a simple boarding kennel for dogs, that is, the Animal Rescue League is not now picking up dogs and relieving their suffering. The Council decided that no action would be taken upon said letter of the Animal Rescue League. Re: Gettysburg Avenue North: The Administrative Assistant advised the Council that Mr. Alfred F. Manley, 214 Kyle Avenue North, Hopkins, Minnesota, had requested permission to lower the grade in the vicinity of 1629 Gettysburg Avenue, Lakeview Heights, Village of Golden Valley and that Mr. Manley would pay the entire cost of said street construction. MOVED by Reiss seconded by Rahn carried that Mr. Alfred F. Manley be authorized to enter upon said street for the purpose of grading said street, said Alfred Manley to pay all costs including those costs incurred by the Village Engineer and further provided that Mr. Manley perform such work under the supervision of the Village Engineer and meet all grades as set by said Engineer. Kyle Avenue North, curb and gutter: The Administrative Assistant advised the Council that investigation by member Reiss and himself had disclosed a need for concrete curb and gutter at 2924 and 2936 Kyle Avenue Korth. The Council instructed the Administrative Assistant to advise all interested property owners that the Council would, upon presentation of the proper petition, order in said curb and gutter for construction in 1954, pro- vided such persons are willing to pay for said curb and gutter as benefited property owners by means of special assessment. Re: Eligibility lists Civil Service Commission: The Administrative Assistant presented the order of appli- cants taking examinations for the position of Police Patrolmen for the Village of Golden Valley and stated that none of the applicants had been given physical examinations, and further, that character references had not been contacted. The Mayor ordered the matter referred back to the Civil Service Commission for investigation of character references, for physical examinations, and for certification of the list to the Council. Re: Building reports: The Administrative Assistant was instructed to incorporate the Building Department Report in his Administrative Report. Re: Street Signs: MOVED by Rahn seconded by Reiss carried that notice of advertisement for bids be inserted in the Construction Bulletin and in the North Hennepin Post for the purchase of street signs according to specifications and list prepared by the Administrative Assistant. Plumbing Ordinance: The matter of the plambing Ordinance was deferred until the meeting of August 18tH.. Report Nipls. No. C4 Southern R. R.: The Administrative Assistant read a letter from said Company dated July 21st, 1953, which was ordered placed on file. Re: Village Hall Repairs: The repair of the exterior of the Village Hall was deferred until the meeting of August 18th, 1953 for investigation by the Village Council. Re: Cab Stand: The Administrative Assistant presented the petition of the Golden Valley Cab Company for the moving of a cab stand from St. Louis Park, said cab stand to be located on or about 600 Indiana Avenue North. MOVED by Stark, seconded by Foss carried that a temporary permit be -issued to the Golden Valley Cab Company for a cab stand on or about 600 Indiana Avenue Korth, subject to payment of the proper building fee. Re: Salaries of Secretaries: TtOVED by Reiss seconded by Rahn carried that the salary of T,iss D19rie Ehr be increased to $225 per month retroactive to August lst, 1953, and that the salary of TYIrs. Marjorie Fahy be increased from ,WO to $210 per month effective 3 months from the date of her original employment. Re: Change of grade on Glenwood Avenue: The Administrative Assistant advised the Council that the IV:innesota State Highway Department had presented preliminary plans for raising the grade of Glenwood Avenue at the intersection of said Avenue with Trunk Highway X55. The Council referred the matter to -Road Commissioner Reiss for study and report with recommendations at the meeting of August 18th, 1953. 1 130 Bills - MOVED by Stark seconded Rahn carried to approve the following bills in the total amount of $13,937.88: 6072 Arno Dengin 186.26-�, 6073 Marvin Schuller 145.48- 6074 Alden M. Lidster 144.59 6075 Joseph Silitz 17.86, 6076 Jack Fisher 56.83 6077 Walter Nielsen 78.80 6078 Alan R. Undeen 54.17 6079 Archie Peatt 34.72 6080 Anthony Zaragonza 34.72 6081 Lawrence Larsen 138.88 6082 Marie Ehr 85.40 6083 Marjorie Fahy 75.80^ 6084 Loren Senness 64.41 6085 Thomas Seawell 164.16 6086 Everett Frandsen 132.78 6087 Al McGinnis 142.86 6088 Alois J. Stein 142.56 6089 B. A. Shuttleworth 25.00, 6090 Evelyn Denzin 16.00 6091 Federal Reserve Bank 417.60 6092 Val Bjornson, Treasurer 133.77° 6093 Royce W. Owens 208.20 6094 League of Minnesota Municipalities 157.00 , 6095 N. W. Bell Telephone Company 48.25 6096 Rosenwald -Cooper Inc. 18.45 6097 Minn. Public Works Equipment Co., Inc. 10,014.62 6098 Black.Top Service Co. 115.75 6099 Standard Oil Co. 45.44 6100 Pliam Linoleum Co. 8.40 6101 Minneapolis Star & Tribune Co. 60.50 6102 Suburban Henn. County Relief Board 81.91 6103 Farnham's 280.72- 6104 N. W. Tire Co. 38.94 6105 Mine Safety Co. 28.96 6106 Ohio Chemical & Surgical Co. 30.20 6107 Halprin Supply Co. 17.50 6108 Post Publising Co. 44.00 6109 Harry Hamman 151.69- 6110 Lester L. Elstad 128.64 6111 Chester Campbell 12.00 6112 First National Bank 27.50Y 6113 Northern States Power Co. 74.06 6114 Jay W. Craig Co. 52.50 Ii,IOVED by Stark seconded by Rahn 9-tmried that the meeting adjourn. Magor Attest: Clerk