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05-04-54 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING of the VILLAGE 'COUNCIL May 4, 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 on the 4th day of May, 1954, at 7:30 o'clock P.M. The following members were present: Bies, Foss, Huebsch, Rahn. Member Stark ar- rived shortly after the meeting had begun. The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:45 o'clock R.M. MOVED by Rahn seconded by Foss carried that the minutes of the last meeting be approved as corrected and that the reading of said minutes be dispensed with and approved, except as cor- rected, 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.) • Sanitary Sewers: The Administrative Assistant reviewed devel- opments of the past few weeks relative to sanitary sewers with particular attention to the meeting of April 19, 1954, called by the State Department of Health. The Mayor stated that the Council hoped the sanitary sewer engineers would be able to present a detailed statement of probable cost to land owners on May 18th, 1954• MOVED by Rahn seconded by Bies carried that the firms of Peter Lametti and Lametti and Sons be requested to extend the time for action on their bid to and including June 16th, 1954, and that the G. M. Orr Company be requested to obtain said exten- tion in writing. Acceptance of Bid, Radio Communications: Members Rahn 'and Stark presented their recommendations that the Council accept the bid of the General Electric Corporation in the sum of 62,624.00 for the furnishing of radio equipment per bids re- ceived by this Council on April 20th, 1954, and that the bid checks of the unsuccessful bidders be returned, terms of pay- ment to be arranged with payment to be made in 1954• Maddaus Lane, Fund x;17, Special Assessment: The Administra- tive Assistant advised the Council that the estimated cost for the improvement of Maddaus Lane was 0-75 per front foot, and the final cost 05.0541 per front foot, and that the increased cost was due to: (1) the installation of concrete curb and gutter for the entire length of Maddaus Lane, (2) the grade as finally constructed was 1 foot 9 inches higher than the grade originally proposed, and (3) in addition the original estimate of cost did not include contingency, attorney, engineering, and other items, which alone would add about 20% to the orig- inal estimate. Messrs. Hoines, Springer, and Heiniman were Mi present and requested the Council to reduce the special asses- sments on Maddaus Lane in view of the higher final cost than the proposed cost. After the discussion the Council advised those present that all information dealing with the affairs of this Village.were available to any and all interested persons. "No Spiking" Ordinance: The Mayor instructed the Village At- torney to read the revised draft of the "No Spiking" ordinance. The Council was advised that inasmuch as the instant ordinance is substantially different from the ordinance given a first reading on April 6th and a second reading on ,April 20th, 1954, should the Council wish to adopt the instant ordinance it will be necessary to give said ordinance a first reading. ROW JTwa 1%4fd Pv rl MOVED by P&ee seconded by Stark carried that the ordinance be tabled and that the Administrative Assistant be instructed to notify churches, restaurants holding intoxicating on -sale liq- uor licenses, and interested citizens of the exact wording of said ordiance and that said persons and organizations be in- vited to submit their views on the ordinance in writing on or before May 18th, 1954. Rezoning, Request of Mollen: MOVED by Rahn seconded by Stark carried that a second reading be given to an ordinance en- titled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 'THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF GOLDEN VALLEY' BY ESTABLISHING A CERTAIN COMMUNITY STORE DISTRICT", designated "Commercial" district in the proposed new Compre- hensive Zoning Ordinance of the Village. MOVED by Rahn seconded by Stark carried that the above ordin- ance quoted by title be approved upon its second reading, and that publication in the official Village newspaper be ordered. See Ordinance Book Page No./1i. Grace Community Church: (See minutes of April 6th, 1954•) Members of the congregation of said church addressed the Coun- cil asking that the Council approve the proposed location of said church. Mrs. Fay, 1420 North Lilac Drive and Mr. Klouda, 5311 Golden Valley Road, advised the Council that they did not believe that the proposed site was the best possible for a church due to potential traffic hazards. The Council then advised the representatives of said church that the Council could not approve or disapprove their purchase of the proposed site for their church, but that the Council was now aware of their plans and that upon proper application of a building permit the Council would give the matter further consideration. Committee to Investi ate Dumping by Scavenger Companies: TIB Administrative Assistant advised the Council that the City of Minneapolis is considering an ordinance which would prevent the dumping of sewage effluent pumped from private cesspools into the metropolitan sewage disposal system and further, that the adoption of such an ordinance would create hardship and serious health hazards. The Administrative Assistant further stated that it was his understanding that the City of Minneap- olis was open to negotiations for a discharge point for private scavenger companies upon official representation by affected local governments. The Mayor a p pointed Member Stark and the Adminstrative Assistant to investigate and negotiate, if pos- sible, such a dumpiftg point for the residents of Golden Valley. Mr. Berenson, Request for Commercial Building Permit: The Ad- ministrative Assistant presented plans and plat map showing the proposed location of a one-story frame structure 16 feet by 30 feet and stated that Mr. Berenson seeks a permit to move said structure into the Village for Commercial use. MOVED by Rahn seconded by Bies carried that the matter be laid on the table. Associated Contractors, Request for Commercial Building_Permit: The Acbainistrative Assistant presented the plat, plans and specifications for the construction of a "jig -track" on the property now occupied by Associated Contractors, 5720 Wayzata Boulevard, and advised the Council that Associated Contractors had begun construction of said "jig -track" structure without a building permit. Members Rahn and Stark were appointed as a committee to investigate the above matter and report back to the Council at the meeting of May 18th, 1954- Mr. Owens stated that Associated Contractors had been tardy in applica- tions for building permits for residences in other cases. The Administrative Assistant was instructed to send Associated Contractors a registered letter advising them that said letter constituted a second and final warning that the ordinances of Golden Valley must be obeyed. Resolution Changing Election Districts: MOVES? by Rahn second - e by Bies carried to adopt a resolution entitled, "RESOLUTION CHANGING AND ESTABLISHING ELECTION DISTRICTS AND POLLING PLACES' See Resolutions Book Page No. _2z . Park Property, Acceptance of Deed: MOVED by Stark seconded by Foss carried to accept the deed to the property described as Lot B. Glendale 2nd Addition for use by the Village for park purposes. The Attorney was instructed to file the deed. Police and Justice Reports for the Month of February: Member Foss presented his analysis of the Police and Justice reports for the month of February. MOVED by Rahn seconded by Bies carried to accept Member Foss' report. Mayor Huebsch assigned Police and Justice Reports for the month of March to Member Rahn. Billboards: The Attorney presented his report in writing dated May th, 1954. The Council ordered the Attorney's letter placed on file in the Office of the Village Clerk. After discussion it was MOVED by Foss seconded by Bies carried that the issue of regulation vs prohibition of billboards be submitted to the Attorney General for the State of Minnesota, the question to be submitted to the Council in advance for approval _as to phraseology and draftsmanship. It was further MOVED that billboard companies be advised that the Council has elected to extend the time for removal of unauthorized billboards to July 20th, 1954. Member Stark was excused from the meeting. Police Department, Request for Conference: Mayor Huebsch stated that all departmental matters were to go first to the Adminis- trative Assistant for study and analysis and that departments were not to go to the Council until the Administrative Assistant had studied the matter thoroughly, Member Foss made reference to a letter dated April 30, 1954, signed by the Chief of Police, requesting a conference between the Police Department and the Council to study matters dealing with the Police Department, and stated that this conference could go a long ways toward e- liminating some of the misunderstanding between the Police De- partment and the Council. The Administrative Assistant was instructed to prepare a tab- ulation showing the status of the Village budget as of May 18th, 1954, and that after said tabulation is presented the Council will discuss the matter of merit raises for all departments. Member Bias stated that the Village does not have a scale of raises for personnel and that a long range program should be adopted which would advise Village personnel in advance as to what they expect in the future. Request for Commercial Building Permit, Mr. Edward D. Jordan:. The Administrative Assistant presented glans and specifications and a plat map showing the building proposed to be constructed by the Edward D. Jordan Company for use as a sales outlet for building materials, and other office uses, said building to be located in the 600 -block on Winnetka Avenue North. MOVED by Foss seconded by Rahn carried to issue a permit for the construction of said building per plans and specifications on file in the Office of the Building Inspector. Member Bias abstained from voting with the permission of the Council. League Convention: MOVED by Rahn seconded by Foss carried that the Council authorize Mr. Owens to attend the League of Minnesota Municipalities Convention to be held June 9th through 12th, 1954, and that Mr. Owens be allocated the sum, of 675.00 to defray expenses while attending said convention. Bills: MOVED by Foss seconded by Rahn carried to approve the following bills in the total amount of x;7,349.15 6870 through 6891 Payroll 2,835.76 �\ 6892 Federal Reserve Bank 477.00-^ 6893 Val Bjornson, Treas. 177.68 6894 Post Publishing Co. 17.40 6895 A. Paul Lommen 3.00 6896 J. A. Curtis 18.50 �. 6897 H. A. Rogers 6.15 A 6898 Miller -Davis 7.76 6899 W. A. Moes 25.00 w 6900 Franham 4 s 92.70 ,1 6901 Northern States Power Company 128.05 , 6902 Home Lite Corp. 542.80 6903 N. W. Bell Telephone Co. 69.90 6904 Graybar Electric Co. 287,28 6905 Minn. Fire extinguisher Co. 369.60 a 6906 Mine Safety Appliance Co. 188.80 A 6907 Thompson Lumber Company 22.47 n 6908 Wm. H. Ziegler Co. 15.24 69099Minnesotd Sand & Gravel 21.53 6910 Lyle Sign Company 328.39 6911 Armco DrainaCD Co. 306.91 y 6912 Bury and Carlson 19.20 6913 Blacktop Service Company 45.65 1 6914 Minn, F. W. D. Co. 76.6 6915 Standard Oil Co. 254.34 6916 Royce W. Owens, Petty Cash 42.05 6917 Lyle K. Larsen 69.46 6918 Henn. Co. Co-op Seed Excahnge 16.90 s. 6919 Harry Hamman 110.63 6920 Lester E. Elstad 119.19 " 6921 Hoff Rubber Stamp Co. 13.10 6922 State Board of Reg. Architects 8.85 �+ 6923 Mp1s. Blueprinting Co. 23.30 6924 Suburban Henn. Co. Relief Board 450.62 6925 Walter Glover 157.30 + 723 -9.1 MOVED by Foss seconded by Rahn carried that the meeting adjourn. Attest: 'o L44" Clerk u Mayor ori