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02-16-54 City Council MinutesI REGULAR MEETING of the VILLAGE COUNCIL February 16, 1954 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 in the Village Hall in said Vil- lage on the 16th day of February, 1954s at 7:30 o'clock P.M. The following members were present: Foss, Huebsch, Rahn; and .the following members were absent: Bies, Stark. The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:35 otclock P.M. Member Stark arrived at 8:05 otclock P.M. MOVED BY Rahn seconded by Stark carried that the reading of the minutes of the meeting of February 2nd, 1954, be dispensed with and said minutes stand approved as submitted to each mem- ber of the Council prior to this meeting unless some member of the audience wishes them read. (The minutes were not read.) Public Hearing, Rezoning, Minnesota State Highway Department: 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 Industrial. Said affidavit was examined, approved and ordered placed on file. The Mayor announced that this was the time and the place for the public hearing above referred to. All persons present who desired to do so were afforded opportunity to express their views thereon. Name of Objector Nature of Objection Mr. Elder W. Armstrong Mr. Armstrongstated his objections as 2030 North Lilac Drive follows: (1) The area is now a strictly residential neighborhood. (2) Highway 100 is 'loaded with traffic" now. The additional traffic and equipement move- ment would further restrict public use of the highway. (3) There would be no tax revenue to the Village of Golden Valley. (4) There would be no local benefit to citizens of Golden Valley inasmuch as most of the state jobs are civil service jobs and are presently held by persons with seniority in the civil service. (5) At the present time the State Highway Department is burning rubbish on the premises, creating a traffic hazard and a nuisance to the neighbors, and he and his neighbors feared increased nuisance value from such an operation a.s proposed by the 22 Mr. Melvin Pike Mr. Pike repeated the objections of his 2220 North Lilac Drive neighbors. Proponents Mr. McCubrey, District Maintenance Engineer for the State of Minnesota. Mr. McCubrey stated that the proposed use of the Minnesota State Highway Department was not an "industrial" use, but that such zoning is necessitated in order that the State Highway Department can construct a maintenance shop; that all heavy repair work is presently done at the Minnesota State Fair _.Grounds; that the personnel working at the maintenance shop would consist of a staff of engineers in addition to shop per- sonnel; that 6 to 12 trucks, including snow plows, would be garaged at the maintenance shop. Mr. McCubrey further stated that using the area as a public park would be an illegal use of Trunk Highway Funds, that servicing the Belt Line is the "num- ber one job" of his department and a maintenance shop at the proposed location would facilitate and make more economical the maintenance of the Belt Line. In response to a previous state- ment, McCubrey stated that there would be no "riff-raff" on the premises inasmuch as the State of Minnesota would furnish watch- Minnesota State Highway Department. (6) Mr. Armstrong finished his object- bjections ionsby stating that he is in favor of using the area as a park. Mrs. Elmer Michaelson Mrs. Michaelson stated her objection ' 2040 North Lilac Drive to the burning of rubbish, etc. at the present location. Mr. Don Loken Mr. Loken objected to the burning of 2110 North Lilac Drive trash and rubbish at the present lo- cation of the State Highway Department gravel pit. Mrs. Ralph R. Hecox Mrs. Hecox objected to the burning of 2130 North Lilac Drive trash and rubbish. Mr. Fred Jones Mr. Jones stated that it was his under - 2234 Douglas Drive. No. standing that the area would be used as a public park after the removal of sand and gravel. Mr. Jones further stated that in his opinion it was a matter of either letting the Minnesota State Highway Department in with a nice shop and yard or continue to look at a repulsive gravel pit, and that should the State Highway Department put in a maintenance shop this Village would receive better services on its trunk highways as to snow removal and maintenance, and that the highway main- tenance shop is not "the worst thing that could happen". Mr. Melvin Pike Mr. Pike repeated the objections of his 2220 North Lilac Drive neighbors. Proponents Mr. McCubrey, District Maintenance Engineer for the State of Minnesota. Mr. McCubrey stated that the proposed use of the Minnesota State Highway Department was not an "industrial" use, but that such zoning is necessitated in order that the State Highway Department can construct a maintenance shop; that all heavy repair work is presently done at the Minnesota State Fair _.Grounds; that the personnel working at the maintenance shop would consist of a staff of engineers in addition to shop per- sonnel; that 6 to 12 trucks, including snow plows, would be garaged at the maintenance shop. Mr. McCubrey further stated that using the area as a public park would be an illegal use of Trunk Highway Funds, that servicing the Belt Line is the "num- ber one job" of his department and a maintenance shop at the proposed location would facilitate and make more economical the maintenance of the Belt Line. In response to a previous state- ment, McCubrey stated that there would be no "riff-raff" on the premises inasmuch as the State of Minnesota would furnish watch- m man service 24 hours a day. The plot plans for the mainten- .ance shop were distributed to the audience. Upon question Mr. McCubrey stated that the Minnesota State Highway Department intended to erect a brick maintenance shop on the premises. The Mayor then stopped discussion from the floor and asked the Council Members to discuss the matter among themselves. Member Foss inquired of Mr. McCubrey as to whether or not there was an urgency, to which question Mr. McCubrey stated that the Highway Department would like to begin construction within the next several months. Mr. McCubrey further stated that the County is building a highway through the Hopkins, Minnesota, maintenance yards, and that the City of Hopkins and the County of Hennepin are very anxious that they be permitted to conclude plans for construction of said highway. MOVED by Stark that a first reading be given to an ordinance rezoning the land as described in the affidavit of publication from•Open Development to Industrial, said Industrial zoning to remain in force only so long as title and use remain in the State of Minnesota, and that upon the abandonment of any por- tion of the property said abondoned property to revert to Open Development. There was no second to the above motion and the Mayor declared it lost. The Village Attorney stated that the State could go ahead and use this property for a maintenance district even though the Village does not rezone it to Industrial use. Mr. McCubrey stated that it was not the policy of the State Highway Depart- ment to do such things against the wishes of the public. The Mayor then declared that the petition of the Minnesota State Highway Department to rezone the area as described in the affi- davit of publication from Open Development to Industrial is denied through lack of a motion to rezone said property. Permit to Operate a Beauty Shop:- Mr. Ellingson, 2912 Lee Avenue North, petitioned the Council to grant him a special permit to operate a one chair beauty shop at his home located at 2912 Lee Avenue North. Mr. Ellingson stated that this was a part-time operation, that he and his wife would not construct or display advertising signs of any nature and that he did not anticipate traffic would exceed one car at any one time. The Council de- cided to take no action upon the request of Mr. Ellingson. The Council agreed to the following policy statement: Persons or groups protesting the use of premises by the owner of said premises and/or his agents must register their protests with the Village Administrative Office in writing, said writing must identify the owner and/or his agent by name and address, must set forth in detail the offending use and how said use interfers with the enjoyment of the complaintant's property, and must be signed by said complaintant. m Re: Traffic Semaphore at T. H. #12 and Turner's Crossroad So.: Mr. McCubrey presented preliminary plans for the installation of six traffic semaphores at the intersection of T. H. #12 and County Road #41 and stated that the estimated cost of said traffic semaphores would be approximately $6,000.00, and that the State of Minnesota would pay fifty per cent of said cost. Mr. McCubrey further stated that it would be the responsibility of the Villages of Golden Valley and St. Louis Park to maintain said semaphores. MOVED by Stark seconded by Rahn carried that the Village of Golden Valley participate in the cost of erection of traffic semaphores at the intersection of T. H. #12 and County Road #41 to the extent of 25% of the cost of said installation, provided that the Village of St. Louis Park pay 25% of the cost of said. traffic semaphores. Bond, Brookfair Addition: MOVED by Rahn seconded by Foss car- ried to accept the bond of the Associated Contractors, Inc., platters of the addition known as "Brookfair Addition", in the sum of $5,000.00, said bond guaranteeing that Associated Con- tractors will construct oil stabilized streets in said addition, sod boulevards, plant trees, construct necessary storm sewers, and install street signs, all in accordance with the specifi- cations of the Village of Golden Valley and with the bond on file in the Office of the Village Clerk. U& -Wood. Addition: MOVED by Rahn seconded by Stark car- _Plat ried to grant preliminary approval to the plat known as"Nal- Wood Addition", presented by the Otten Construction Company, and on file in the Office of the Village Clark. Plat, Green Val]eAddition: MOVED by Foss seconded by Rahn carried to grant preliminary approval to the plat known as "Green Valley Addition", presented by Mr. Fred Jones, and on file in the Office of the Village Clerk. Franchise, Minneapolis Gas Com an : MOVED by Foss seconded by Stark carried to give a first reading to an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO THE MINNEAPOLIS GAS COMPANY, ITS SUCH CESSORS AND ASSIGNS THE RIGHT TO MANUFACTURE, IMPORT, TRANSPORT, SELL AND DISTRIBUTE GAS FOR HEATING, ILLUMINATING AND OTHER PUR- POSES IN THE VILLAGE OF GOLDEN VALLEY AND TO USE THE STREETS, AVENUES AND ALLEYS THEREOF FOR THAT PURPOSE". Member Rahn voted "NO" on the above motion. MOVED by Foss seconded by Stark carried to approve the above ordinance quoted by title on its first reading. Member Rahn voted "NO" on the above motion. Committee Report, Re: Assessor and Village Engineer: The Mayor staid that he had been in touch with Mr. Leonard Bies, chair- man of the committe studying these :natters., that Mr. Bies. stated m that the committee would meet sometime this coming weekend. Mr. Fred Greenfield; 5431 Glenwood Avenue, was present at the meeting and stated that he wanted to apply for the job of Vil- lage Assessor. Mre Greenfield was instructed to make his ap- plication in writing. Sanitary Sewers: MOVED by Rahn seconded by Foss carried to a- dopt a resolution entitled, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PERMIT". See Resolutions Book Page No. 62. The 'Council acknowledged receipt of a letter dated February 3rd, 1954, from the Village of Crystal, said letter stating that the Village of Crystal refused to particiapte in the construction of a joint sanitary sewer facility on the basis of Crystal pay- ing 43% of the initital construction cost and Golden Valley 57% of said cost. MOVED by Rahn seconded by Foss carried to adopt a resolution entitled, "RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED SEWER IMPROVEMENT". See Resolutions Book Page No. 63. The Council agreed to a special meeting to be held February 22nd, 1954, at 8:00 o►clock P.M. in the Village Hall for the pur- pose of discussing problems created by the proposed sanitary sewer construction. (Date changed to February 24th.) MOVED by Rahn seconded by Foss carried that the Village employ C. E. Coulter, Registered Land Surveyor, for the purpose of aid- ing the Attorney in land condemnation proceedings, according to the letter of said surveyor dated February 3rd, 1954• Re: Dog Control: Two letters dated February 16th, 1954, one letter from the President of the Meadowbrook School Board and the other from the President of the Meadowbrook P. T. A., were read to the Council. Said letters requested that the Village take action to control dogs in or near said schoolts premises. Persons in the audience were advised by the Village Attorney that our present ordinance is not a "leasing or tie up" ordin- ance. MOVED by Huebsch seconded by Stark carried that the Administrative Assistant advise the Police Department to follow.up all complaints on dogs, make a detailed written memorandum of each such complaint, and, where possible, to learn the dog owners` names and to warn said owners of the penalties of not licensing and controlling their dogs, and to investigate dogs on school grounds immediate- ly. Member Foss voted "NO' on the above motion. City of Robbinsdale Excavating on 26th Avenue North: The Admin- istrative Assistant advised the Council that the City of Rob- binsdale proposed to construct a storm sewer serving an area lying north of 26th Avenue (within the City of Robbinsdale) and that the City of Robbinsdale would find it necessary to excavate portions of 26th Avenue. MOVED by Rahn seconded by Foss carried that the Village of Golden Valley grant the City of Robbinsdale permission to excavate 26th Avenue North for the purpose of constructing a storm sewer drainage improvement. The Administrative Assistant further advised the Council that the City of Robbinsdale would permit the Village of Golden Val- ley to tie in with the storm sewer project and would furnish all engineering and cost estimates. MOVED by Rahn seconded by Foss carried that the Village accept the offer of the Engineer- ing Department of the City of Robbinsdale to furnish this Vil- lage illage with preliminary plans and cost estimates regarding partic- ipation in the storm sewer project to be constructed by the City of Robbinsdale. Bonds of Elected Officials: MOVED by Rahn seconded by Foss car- ried to approve the bonds of all Village officials elected on December 8th, 1953• Village Newspaper: The Council instructed the Administrative Assista-t..t— o apse the editor and owner of the North Hennepin Post that the Village Council would appreciate their attendance at the meeting of March 2nd, 1954. Bills: MOVED by Stark seconded by Foss carried to approve the of llowing bills in the total amount of $3,321.4$. 6654 Federal Reserve Bank 345.60d(Duplicate) 6655 through 6669 Payroll 1,690.66- 6670 J. A. Curtis 21.00 6671 Walter S. Booth and Sons 7.30 6672 Japs-Olson Co. 15.18 6673 Royal Typewriter :Co. 7.5o Uy 6674 Acme Liquidating Company 85.00 . 6675 Graybar Electric Co. 11.39 6676 Chares A. Freidheim Co. 149.38 6677 N. W. Hanna Fuel Company -2k«-59-: 6678 Charles Ost 920000 6679 Minn. Sand and Gravel 32.30 6680 Parson's Electric Co. 9.20 �. 6681 Sears Roebuck & Company 88.95 n, 6682 Standard oil Company 284.04 6683 Minn. Fire Chief's Association 15.00 °v 6684 International City Managers Asstn, 15.00° 6685 W. A. Moes 771.08- 432321-4d MOVED by Stark seconded by Foss carried that the meeting adjourn. �`, ayor Attest; Clerk