09-15-53 Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
September 152 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 15th day of September, 1953, at 7:30 P.M. The following
members were present: Foss, Rahn, Reiss and Stark. And the
following was absent: Stasel.
MOVED by Foss seconded by Rahn carried that the reading of
the minutes of the meeting of September 1st, 1953 be dis-
pensed 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.) Acting Mayor Stark assumed direction of the
meeting in the absence of Mayor A. G. Stasel.
Sanitary Sewers: The Village Attorney reported that he had
conferred with the Attorney for the Village of Crystal, and
that Crystal Village Attorney had agreed to draft an agreement
for joint participation in constructing and maintaining a
sanitary sewer interceptor for study.
Proposals for laterals: The Council instructed that the
matter of the proposals for the construction of sanitary sewer
laterals be placed on the agenda of the special meeting to be
held on September 29, 1953•
Rezoning, Homeland Addition: MOVED by Reiss seconded by Rahn
carried that second reading be given to an ordinance entitled
"AN ORDINANCE AMEVDING THE ZONIlvG ORDINANCE BY ESTABLISHING
A CERTAIN COMMUNITY STORE DISTRICT". Discussion on the motion
followed. Mr. Leo J. Hanvik, 901 Utah Avenue South, Golden
Valley, Minnesota, requested permission to address the Council.
Mr. Hanvik presented a writing signed by a number of residents
protesting the proposed re -zoning of the area know: as Lot 6,
Homeland Addition. Said writing was examined'by the Council
and ordered placed on file. Mr. Hanvik further stated that
he and residents of the neighborhood had met with Mr. Michaelson,
representative of the Company owning the property, and that said
meeting had not changed their attitudes; and further, that the
residents objected to the proposed park area included in the
plat. An unidentified man in the audience stated that, "We
are bearing the burden of our high taxes, and bearing up very
well. We are willing to pay our taxes and we are not asking
for industry to come in and support those taxes."
MOVED by Foss seconded by Rahn carried to disapprove said
Ordinance above quoted by title upon its second reading.
Member Reiss voted "NOft on the above motion.
Public Hearing Vacation of Poplar Drive: The Village
Clerk presented an affidavit of publication of notice of
public hearing to be held at this time and place regarding
the vacation of portions of Poplar Drive as described in
said affidavit. Said affidavit was examined, approved and
ordered placed on file.
The Mayor announced that this was
the public hearing above referred
who desired to do so were afforded
their views thereon as follows:
Objectors
None
the time and place for
to. All persons present
opportunity to express
Objections
None
114OVED by Reiss seconded by Rahn carried that "RESOLUTION
" ORDERING VACATION OF' PORTIONS OF A CERTAIN STREET" be
adopted. See Resolutions Book Page
Public Hearing, General Motors: The Village Clerk presented
an affidavit of posting of three notices of public hearing
regarding the amendment of the zoning ordinance of Golden
Valley, as instructed by this Council at the meeting of
September 1, 1953• Said affidavit was examined, approved
and ordered placed on file.
MOVED by Foss seconded by Rahn carried that "RESOLUTION
DECLARING THAT A GENERAL 11OTORS CORPORATION TRAINING CENP ER
IS A PERMITTED USE UNDER ?THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF GOLDEN
VALLEY' AS AMENDED AND DETERMINING LOCATION OF THE 'EAST
LINE OF THE MAIN TRAVELED RIGHT-OF-WAY OF STATE HIGHWAY 1001
' and the meaning of 'GROUND AREA'" be adopted. See Resolution
Book Page
MOVED by Rahn seconded by Foss carried to give a first reading
to an ordinance amending the zoning ordinance of the Village
of Golden Valley entitled "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE
LOCATION, SIZE, USE AND HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS, THE ARRANGEMENT
OF BUILDINGS ON LOTS AND THE DENSITY OF POPULATION OF THE
VILLAGE OF GOLDEN VALLEY, AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING THE
HEALTH, SAFETY, ORDER, CONVENIENCE, PROSPERITY AND GENERAL
WELFARE IN THE SAID VILLAGE AND FOR THE SAID PURPOSE TO DIVIDE
THE LAND INTO DISTRICTS", passed May 3, 1938, as am#ade.�
�q�± DAN ANCLr
MOVED by Rahn seconded by Foss carried to approve th6 a:bay.e- r:,/k0
ordinance quoted by title,on its first reading,
MOVED by Rahn seconded by Foss carried that due to the existence
of an urgency and the fact that no objection to the proposed
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amendment was voiced that a second reading be given to an
ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE LOCATION,
SIZE, USE AND HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS, THE ARRANGEMENT OF
BUILDINGS ON LOTS AND THE DENSITY OF POPULATION OF THE
VILLAGE OF GOLDEN VALLEY, AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING
THE HEALTH, SAFETY, ORDER, CONVENIENCE, PROSPERITY AND
GENERAL WELFARE IN THE SAID VILLAGE AND FOR THE PURPOSE
TO DIVIDE THE LAND INTO DISTRICTS", passed May 3, 1938p
as amended.
MOVED by Rahn seconded by Reiss carried to approve the
above ordinance quoted by title upon its second reading
and that publication be ordered.
Purchase of street signs: MOVED by Reiss seconded by Foss
carried that the bid of the Lyle Sign Company in the sum
of $1,200.56 be accepted for the furnishing of street signs
according to the bids submitted, all signs to be reflectorized,
and to include in said bid Spring Green South Addition and
the Arnold J. Anderson Addition.
Acce tance of Spring Green South Addition: MOVED by Rahn
seconded by Reiss carried that the plat o Spring Green
South be accepted by the Village of Golden Valley, the
developers of said plat having submitted a bond in the
sum of $2,000.00 guaranteeing the subdividing, grading
and graveling roads, including the purchase of street
signs, addition of necessary culverts for the correction
of drainage and maintenance of streets for one year
following the date of acceptance by the Village with
the addition of gravel where necessary, and authorizing
the Mayor and the Clerk to affix their signatures to said
plat, it being understood that the developers of the Addition
are not required to construct the 18 foot alley shown on
the plat of the Addition.
Transfer of auto livery license: Mr. Roy Norman Elwell, 9210
Sixth Avenue North, petitioned the Council to transfer the
auto livery license presently held by The Black Top Taxi
Company. MOVED by Foss seconded by Reiss carried that said
license transfer be approved subject to the investigation
by the Chairman of the License Committee and upon the filing
of a proper bond and application, provided that said Charles
O'Connor, present owner of said company wishes to surrender
the license presently held by him.
Request for Billboard Permit, Urban Sign Company: The
Administrative Assistant presented the petition of the Urban
Sign Company for the erection of a billboard on T. H. #12
by said Company according to specifications on file in the
office of the Administrative Assistant. After discussion
MOVED by Reiss seconded by Rahn carried that said application
be denied.
Insurance, General Liability and Fire Policy: The Admini-
strative Assistant presented a letter dated September 15th
from Winslow A. Ploes, regarding the insurance policies above
referred to. The Council decided to refer the matter to
Members Rahn and Foss for study, said members to report their
findings with recommendations to the Council at the meeting
of October 6, 1953• Mr. floes agreed to furnish a binder
on the policy in case no conclusion is reached by the Council
at the time of expiration of the insurance presently held by
the Village.
Re: Brunswick Avenue North, grading thereof: MOVED by
Reiss seconded by Foss carried that Mr. Fred A. Jones et al
be granted permission to enter upon Village property located
on the right-of-way of said Brunswick Avenue North for the
purpose of constructing a road thereon, said parties to
sustain all costs in connection with the construction of
said road and to construct a turnaround at the northern
terminus of said street, all construction to be under the
supervision of the Village Engineer.
Installation of curb and gutter, 520 Westwood Drive: MOVED
by Reiss seconded by Foss carried that the Village of Golden
Valley grant permission for construction of a concrete curb
and gutter at 520 Westwood Drive upon the petition of
Mr. Lyle A. Murray, Mr. Murray to pay all costs of said
construction, all construction to be under the supervision
of the Village Engineer.
Re: Connection of rivate drainpie to Turner's Crossroad
Drainage improvement: MOVED by Reiss seconded by Rahn
carried that certain interested parties be granted permission
to connect a private storm sewer system to the public drainage
improvement being constructed at this time on Turner's Cross-
road at no cost to the Village of Golden Valley said private
storm sewer pipe be of sealed construction, provided that
said persons agree to maintain said pipe in perpetuity at
no cost to the Village of Golden Valley. All construction
to be under the supervision of the Village Engineer.
Re: Special Assessment Lee & Kyle Avenue, Fund #17: The
Village Engineer advised the Council as to why the con-
struction of a bituminous street and a storm sewer system
on Lee.& Kyle Avenues exceeded engineering estimates, as
follows: The original storm sewer pipe contemplated was
350 feet in length, whereas at the time of the public hearing
it was decided to extend the drainage pipe an additional 400
feet; the Engineer based the cost of construction of the
drainage pipe upon the participation of a larger area; the
Engineer further advised that at the time of the public
hearing his estimate included only necessary curb and gutter::
on the entire length of said street at an additional cost of
$2,200.00; the engineer further advised that the running spring
was encountered and grade was lowered which increased the
installation cost from an estimated x¢780.00 to 41,500.00;
:-but that at the public hearing it was decided to install
curb and gutter
that the actual construction cost of the improvement at this
time came to the sum of $6.85 per foot. MOVED by Reiss
seconded by Rahn carried that the Village waive the con-
tingency fund set up for this improvement in the sum of
$2,329.23, and that the benefiting property pay for all
remaining construction costs.
Mayor Stasel arrived but did not assume direction of the
meeting.
Bury and Carlson, approval of bituminous mixing plant: The
Administrative Assistant presented a letter from Bury and.
Carlson Inc., dated September 15, 1953 petitioning the
Council to approve the installation of a bituminous mixing
plant on "Old Wayzata Boulevard" according to a plat map
on file in the office of the Village Clerk.
MOVED by Stasel seconded by Reiss carried that the Council
approve the construction of a bituminous mixing plant at
the location indicated on the plat map on file in the office
of the Village Clerk.
Police and Justice Reports: Member Reiss presented his
analysis of the Police and Justice Reports for the month
of August, 19539 Member Reiss commented that this report
indicated a diminuation of police activities in the Vila ge
of Golden Valley, even though said report is not a full
monthly report.
MOVED by Stasel seconded by Rahn carried the question as
to whether or not the Civil Service Commission of the Village
of Golden Valley should be abolished be placed on the ballot
at the next general Village Election. The Village Attorney
was instructed to report upon the matter at the meeting of
October 6, 1953•
Survey of Village Gravel Pit: The Administrative Assistant
was instructed to determine whether or not monuments have
been erected, the survey recorded or registered and report
to the Council at the meeting of October 6, 1953•
Construction on T. H. #55: Plans and specification for
construction of T. H. #55 through the Village of Golden
Valley were referred to Member Reiss for study and report
at the meeting of October 6, 1953•
Resignation of Justice of the Peace Enghauser: The Admini-
strative Assistant read a letter from Mr. John Enghauser
dated September 141 1953 said letter tendering the resignation
of Mr. Enghauser as justice of Peace effective as of September
141 1953.
MOVED by Reiss seconded by Foss carried that the resignation
of Mr. Enghauser be accepted.
MOVED by Stasel seconded by Foss carried that Mr. Lawrence. 0.
Larson be appointed to fill the unexpired term of Mr. John
Enghauser as Justice of the Peace for the Village of Golden
Valley. Member Rahn abstained from voting..
Re: Commercial Enterprises: Member Stark presented the
case of several industries desiring to locate within the
limits of the Village of Golden Valley. No action was taken.
Re: Vacation of Chief of Police: MOVED by Stasel seconded
by Rahn carried that Mr. Al McGinnis be granted a two-week
vacation with pay.
MOVED by Stasel seconded by Rahn carried that the follovA ng
bills be approved with the exception of the amount to be paid
to Mr. Al McGinnis, Chief of Police, the total amount of the
bills approved being $2,910-59-
6207
A. G. Stasel
$150.00
6208
VOID
6209
Kenneth W. Rahn
105.00
6210
Duane W. Foss
105.00
6211
Hans Reiss
105.00
6212
Ralph R. Stark
105.00
6213
C. W. Bryan
105.00
6214
Stanley D. Kane
225.00
6215
Arno Denzin_
180.67
6216
Marvin Schuller
124.26
6217
Alden M. Lidster
136.97
6218
Walter Nielsen
140.36
6219
Joseph Silitz
120.04
6220
Royce W. Owens
208.20
6221
Marjorie Fahy
79.80
6222
Marie Ehr
91.00
6223
VOID
6224
Everett Frandsen
132.78
6225
Edward J. Howard
149.56
6226
Alois J. Stein
142.56
6227
Hans Walz
123.66
6228
N. W. Bell Telephone Co.
12.40
6229
Jay W. Craig Co.
47.25
6230
Peter Kuiper
15.03
•s
6231
Standard Duplicators
7.80
6232
J. A. Curtis
155.25
6233
Post Publishing Co.
22.80 '
6234
H. A. Rogers Co.
1.30
6235
W. J. Fortier
35.00
6236
Dictaphone Corp.
4.20
150
6237 Graybar Electric 2..70
6238 Black Top Service Co. 35.00
6239 City Treas. City of Minneapolis 20.00
MOVED by Stasel seconded by Rahn that thee"meeting adjourn.
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