08-17-54 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETI NG
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
August 17P'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 Vill-
age on the�17th day of August, 1954, at 7:30 o'clock P.M. The
following members were present: Foss, Huebsch and Rahn, and the
following members were absent: Bies. Member Stark arrived at
7:55 otclock P.M. The Mayor called the meeting to order at
7:,40 o'clock P.M.
MOVED by Huebsch seconded by Rahn carried that the minutes of
August 3: 1954p be corrected to read as follows: "MOVED by Foss
s,econded by Stark carried to grant each member of the Police'
and Street Departments a salary increase in the sum of $10.00
per month retroactive'to July 1, 1954, for the remainder of
1954 and for the budget year of 1955• • . " (The underlined
portion of the preceeding paragraph is that added to the minutes
of said meeting.) Member Foss stated that he did not understand
that the increase in salaries was to apply for the budget year
of 19550 and requested permission to abstain from voting, which
was granted.
MOVED by Rahn seconded b Foss carried that the reading of the
minutes of August 3, 195: be dispensed with and that said
minutes be approved as submitted to each member of this Council
prior to this netting, and as corrected, unless some member
of the audience wishes them, read. (The minutes were not read.)
Public Hearin Water Ma ovement: The Village Clerk
presented an arridavitlotf notice in the official newspaper of
notice of public hearing on certain proposed water main impro-
vements, described in a resolution of this Council relating
thereto adopted on July 26, 1954. Said affidavit was examined,
approved, and ordered placed on file in the office of the
Village Clerk,
The Mayor announced that the meeting was open for public hearing
on said improvement and all persons present who desired to do
so were afforded opportunity to express their views thereon.
No objection to the making of said improvements or to the levy
of assessments to pay the cost of the improvements were made
except as follows:
Ob ector
None
Objection
None
Mr. Harry Mayeron, representing the G. M. Orr Engineering Company,
presented a map showing the "Proposed Water Distribution System
T for the Village of Golden Valley', and advised the Council as
follows:
1. That the minimum size the Board of, Fire Underwriters
would approve.was twenty-four inches.
2. That the estimated cost of constructing said 24 inch
._watermain from France Avenue westerly along Olson Memorial
Highway to the southeast corner of.the Golden Valley Golf
Course was $257,000.00.
3. That should the instant watermain be constructed, it
would be an integral part of the future water system of
the Village.
4* That Mr. Edward Johnson, Chief of the Water Department
of the City of Minneapolis, had tentatively approved the
plans, and that no.reservoirs need be constructed by the
Village at this time,
5. That the Minnesota State Highway Department had approved
the installation of the water main under the center island
of T. H. 55, but that such location increased the cost of
installation approximately $12,000.00.
6. That a 12 inch water main would provide zero pressure
,at the location of the International Paper Company.
The Council agreed that the present cost of $257,000.00 was a
substantial increase over the advertised cost of $125,000.00,
and that a new public hearing would be necessary should the
Council wish to proceed with the improvement.
The Administrative Assistant stated that he had contacted persons
owning property abutting the north right of way of T. H. 55, and
east of T. H. lOO, where said owners owned frontages in excess
of 100 feet, and that said owners were agreeable to paying for
the watermain on an assessment basis.
The Administrative ,Assistant further stated that representatives
of General Motors, the Minneapolis -Northfield and Southern Railway,
and the International Raper Company, had signed petitions for
the construction of the water main.
The Mayor then announced that the meeting was open for general
disucssion of the improvement, and announced that he had dis-
cussed the improvement with Mr. H. D. Ryan of the Board of
Fire Underwriters, who stated that the construction of water
mains in the Village of Golden Valley would put Golden Valley
— in class two or three for fire underwriting purposes.
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Mr. T. J. Parrent, Argonaut Realty Division, General Motors,
was present, and stated that his company was offering the sum
of $100000.00 towards the construction of a water main service
to the General Motors Training School, in addition to what-
ever might be assessed against their property for the construc-
tion of said water main.
Mr. Harbeson, of the Miller -Davis Company, representing the
International Paper Company, stated that his company was inter-
ested in the water main only if his company could be supplied
with 1000 gallons per minute with a residual pressure of 40
pounds, and that he doubted that said water requirements would
be met by a 24 inch main.
Mr. Davenport, Industrial agent of the Minneapolis -Northfield.
and Southern Railway, stated that his company was -in favor of `
the water main and would pay their fare share on an assessment ='
basis. '.
Mr. James William Baker, 4601 Sunset Ridge, President of the '
Main and Baker Company, was present. Mr. Baker stated that the
present insurance rate in Golden Valley was thirty cents per
one -hundred dollars of valuation, and that the insurance rate
in Minneapolis, with a Fire Underwriters r4ting of four, the
insurance rate was fourteen cents per one -hundred dollars
valaution. On question; Mr. Baker added that the installation
of the watermain under discussion would not result in any
immediate benefit to citizens with relation to insurance rates,
but that watermains must be installed throughout the whole
village before residents could appreciate any real savings
on insurance premiums.
The Mayor, with the cosent of the Council, appointed Members
Rahn and Stark, and the Administrative ,Assistant, to act as
a committee to consult with the G. M. Orr Engineering Company,
and the affected businesses and industries.
AdJourned Public Haring Noble Avenue _Improvement: The Mayor
announced that this hearing s a con inuation of an adjourned
hearing duly advertised and held on August 3, 1954, and _that
said hearing had been adjourned to this date to permit the
School Board of School District #24 to discuss the proposed
assessment against school property. The Village Attorney
explained the alternative methods of assessing the improvement
as contained in the notice of public hearing.
The Village Engineer stated that the present cost of the impro-
vement was $16,463.86, including a 20J surcharge for contingencies,
engineering fees and other administrative costs, and that the
improvement now included the installation of sidewalk on the
west side of Noble Avenue North beginning at Culver Road thence
southerly to Ordway Avenue, with a timber walkway across Bassettts
Creek.
The Mayor instructed all persons present who were opposed
to the proposed improvement to state their objections if
any they had.
Ob ector Objection
Mr. William Cavanaugh Mr. Cavanaugh stated that the
Treasurer of School school board had no objection
District #24 to sidewalk and other construction
provided School District #24 did
not pay for all of it, but that
the school would pay its fare
share of any improvement in front
of its property, including the
cutting down of the' street and the
e yY installation of sidewalk.
Pyr. Cavanaugh further stated that elsewhere throughout the
school district a five foot sidewalk had proved sufficient
for school needs, that 50% of the funds for bussing students
were derived from State Aid, that the instant project had
not been undertaken at the request of the school district
but at the request of the Lee Avenue School P.T.A., and
that if the shoulders of Noble Avenue Forth were widened and
graveled an adequate walk for school children would result.
Mr. Cavanaugh concluded his remarks by stating that the
School District #24 is opposed to the improvement because
the expenditure is not necessary.
Mrs. Piper Said persons objected to the
Mr. Kane proposed improvement on the
Mrs. Hlady grounds that sidewalks were not
Mr. Don Zeal necessary, etc. (See minutes of
Mr. Elmer Crowl July 6, 1954-)
and others
Then the Mayor asked those persons opposed or in favor of
the following propositions to stand up:
1. For the $50000.00 improvement: - - None
2. Against the $50,000.00 improvement:- Mr. James Kane, It al
1. For the $17,000.00 improvement: A rapid count showed
that 29 persons were
in favor of said impro-
vement.
2. Against the $17,000.00 improvement: X'rapid count showed
that 21 persons were
against the improvement.
Various alternative methods of constructing sidewalks were
discussed after which Mayor Huebsch declared the public hear-
ing closed, and that the Council would discuss the matter in
closed session.
The Mayor then Announced that the Council had unanimously
decided to reject the entire improvement, and to refer the
matter to the School Board of School District #24 and to
the citizens of Golden Valley, who must present a petition
for the improvement to the P.T.A. of Noble Avenue Schools -
should they agree the improvement is desirable.
Re: Ottawa Avenue, 1954 Improvement: The Administrative
Assistant stated that he had een handed a writing stating
that the signers thereof were opposed to the proposed
improvement of Ottawa Avenue South. (See minutes of'July
179 1954, and August 3., 1954-)
The Administrative Assistant further stated that had said
writing been presented to•the Council at the meeting of
July 17, 1954, the sufficiency of the.,petition would have
been reduced below the 35% required by State Law.
The Council thereupon unanimously agreed to reject the
1954 improvement of Ottawa Avenue South.
Member Foss then introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption: "resolution Awarding Bids"
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was
duly seconded by Member Rahn and upon vote being taken thereon,
the following members voted in favor thereof: Bies, Foss,`
Huebsch, Rahn and Stark, and the following voted against
the same: None, whereupon said resolution was declared duly
passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and attested by
the Clerk.
Re nest for Commercial Building Permit: SiRe & Gravo. The
n s ratio® Assistant presented the plat and plans and
specifications for the construction of a gasoline service`
station by Sipe & Gray Oil Company, said building to be
located at approximately 7841 Sixth Avenue North.
LOVED by Stark seconded by Foss carried that the Building
Inspector be instructed to issue a building permit to Sipe
& Gray for the construction of'a gasoline service station,
according to plat and plans and specifications on file in -
the office of the Building Inspector.
Re nest for Commercial Building Permit; Mr, W. Wo postal:
The Adud-nistratIve AssIsEant presented e plans and P=re
survey for the construction of a printing plat to be
located at approximately 4708 Olson Memorial Highway.
The Council agreed that said permit should not be issued
until such time as Mr. Dostal presents a survey showing the
proposed location of the printing plant on the premises
indicated on the preliminary survey-
SanitarX Sewers: Mr, Harry Mayeron of the G. M. Orr Engineering
ompany stated that his company was not prepared at this time to
state the estimated cost of construction of sanitary sewer later-
als,in Sewer District No:. 19 but that his company would be ready
with preliminary plans and cost estimates on or before August
20th, 1954,
The Council unanimously agreed that a special meeting should be
held at 8:00 otclock P.M. on August 23, 1954, at the Village Hall
for the purpose of studying proposed sanitary sewer laterals.
Civil Defense: The Council agreed that a meeting should be held
with Civil Defense Officials of the Village of Golden Valley on
September 280 1954• (Changed to September 16, 1954, due to con-
flicting dates.)
The Administrative Assistant presented an ordinance recommended
by the Director of Civil Defense, said ordinance, ttcovering the
existing and increasing possibilities of natural disturbances or
catastrophies wherein the Civil Defense Agency would participate."
The adoption of the ordinance was deferred pending study by the
Council.
Rezoning* Regnest of Anderson & Sons: The Mayor announced that
th s is a continuation or an adjourned public hearing duly adver-
tised and held on August 3, 1954,and that said hearing -had been
adjourned to this date in order to give petitioners time to pre-
pare and present plans and specifications as to types of buildings
and apparent. -installations which said company proposed to construct
on said premises should such premises be rezoned to Industrial use.
The Administrative Assistant stated that petitioners had advised
him by telephone that they were not ready with the plans referred
to above and requested the Council to defer the matter to Sept-
ember 7, 1954•
Persons in the audience objected to the deferment and insisted
that the public hearing go on as scheduled whereupon the Mayor
stated that the Council would hear objections to the proposed
rezoning.
Objector Objection
Mr. Thomey Mr. Thomey stated that he had investi-
5738 Olson Highway gated various companies engaged in the
manufacture of concrete products and
that in each case the operation of
a concrete mixing plant had blighted
an area for five blocks around it, and
that the dirt raised by trucks con-
stituted a menace to the entire Comm-
unity. Mr. Thomey further stated that
he and his neighbors had had the Ral-
iegh and Rerat Companies appraise their
homes with the idea of advising them
as to depreciation on their homes should
of all streets in the Addition, maintenance of said streets
for a period of one year after acceptance, purchase of necessary
street signs, and all other action required by the Village
sub -division requirements, and further, that the present con-
struction of a road designated as Green Valley Road be excused,
provided however, that the developer of said addition may at
some future time be required to construct said portion of Green
Valley Road, and to -accept the deed of an easement for a tem-
porary turnaround located at the north limit of Hampshire Lane.
Re: •Brunswick Avenue Extended: The Administrative Assistant pre-
sented a map showing Brunswic Avenue North and its proposed
extension northerly and easterly, including a temporary turnaround
at the eastern limit of said road, and stated that said road
had been constructed by Fred Jones et al and met the requirements
of the Village Engineer for street c`onst'ruction.
The Administrative Assistant further .stated that Mr. Jones,pro-
posed to dedicate said extension of Brunswick Avenue to the
Village of Golden Valley,
MOVED by Rahn seconded by Foss carried to accept Brunswick Avenue
extended, subject to the submission of an adequate deed and
subject to the maintenance of said street for a period of one
year with the addition of gravel where necessary and all other
appicable actions required by the Village sub -division requirements.
Amendment to Billboard Ordinance: (See minutes of August 3, 1954•)
MOVED by Foss seconded by Rahn to give a second reading;
Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTTrLED,
'AN ORDINANCE TO LICENSE AND REGULATE THE CONSTRUCTION, ERECTION,
ALTERATION, REFACING, RELOCATION, RECONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE,
AND USE OF BILLBOARDS IN THE VILLAGE OF GOLDEN VALLEY, MINNESOTA".
As amended, by amending Section 5 thereof.
MOVED by Foss seconded by Rahn carried to approve the above or-
dinance quoted by title on its second reading and to order
publication thereof. See Ordinance Book page /9s •
The Village Attorney stated that he would make available to all
members of the Council additional amendments to the billboard
ordinance for study.
Re: Village Time Clock: Member Rahn introduced the following
resolution and moved its adoption: "Resolution Initiating The
Use Of Automatic Time Device And Regulating Use Of Same".
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly
seconded by Member Foss and upon vote being taken thereon the
following members voted in favor thereof: Foss, Huebsch and Rahn,
and the following toted against the same: None, whereupon said
resolution was decalred duly passed and adopted, signed by the
Mayor and attested by the Clerk. .See Resolutions Book page LIV .
152
Appointment of Election Judges and Clerk: MOVED by Rahn
seconded by Foss carried.to appoint the following persons
election judges and/or clerks for the primary election to
be held on September 14, 1954.
District I Noble Avenue School
Mrs.
Fred Plante
3312
Regent Ave. No.
Hy
3295
Mrs,
Ray Curry
2901
Perry Ave. No.
Ju
5086
Mrs.
Lyle Jensen
2925
Perry Ave. No.
Al
7704
Mrs.
Constance Jensvold
4941
Triton Drive
Ju
4169
Mrs.
Dorothy Paquette
2011
Toledo Ave. No.
Ju
2019
District II St. Margaret Mary's School
Mrs.
Irene Hafterson
5104 Thotland Road
Ch
8282
Mrs.
Ingrid Woehning
5331 Golden Valley Rd.
Ju
3061
Mrs.
Fae Fay
1420 No.' Lilac Dr.
Hy
2252
Mrs.
Louise Hutcheson
5249 Golden Valley Rd,
Al
3042
Mrs.
Hilda Pankonie
4715 Golden Valley Rd.
Hy
0846
District III
Fire Station
Ke
4600
Mrs.
Ethelyn Socher
312 Medow Lane
Ju
1003
Mrs.
Inez Kullberg
20 Natchez Avenue
Al
5553
Mrs.
George Moss
131 Burntside Drive
HY
1184
Mrs,
Thomas DeCola
4700 Glenwood Ave.
Ch
801 Boone Avenue
Mrs.
John Turk
119 Burntside Dr,
Al
554
District U Medowbrook School
Mrs.
Mayfred Moore
1311
Tyrol Trail
Ke
3151
Mrs.
M. S. Tommeraasen
4343
Avondale Rd.
Ke
7552
Mrs.
Ruby Omlid
4400
Avondale Rd,
Ke
3707
Mrs.
Ralph Stark
525 Radispn Road
Or
5-8927
Mrs.
Robert Landry
1500
Alpine Pass
Ke
4600
Mrs.
or
Hans Bjellness
1450
Alpine Pass
Ke
0124
District V Village Hall
Mrs,
Don Scrimger
1337
Kelly Drive
Or
5-8038
Mrs.
Elizabeth Glovick
7547
Sixth Ave. No.
Or
5-6486
Mrs.
Ilene Asumna
5645
St. Croix Ave.
Ju 3086
Mrs.
Benjamin Farr
7325
Plymouth Ave.
Or
5-6873
Mrs.
-Hans Walz
1231
Hampshire Ave.
Or
5-9248
District VI
Baptist
Church
Mrs.
William Halluska
7340
Harold Ave.
Or
5-6702
Mrs.
Lillian Turgeon
8838
Champlain St.
Or
5-8702
Mrs.
Paul Velz
801 Boone Avenue
Or
5-6673
Mrs.
Joy Ciscel
6505
Glenwood Ave.
0r
5-9780
Mrs.
Eva Erickson
330
Georgia Ave. No.
Or
5-9256
The Council agreed to the following statement of policy: That
hereafter no elected village official, appointed village official
and no person employed by the Village of Golden Valley, nor the
wife of any said elected, appointed, or person employeed by the
Village, shall be appointed as an election official for any village,
state, or national political election.
Conference of Sewage Disposal: The Council instructed the Admin-
istrative Iss s ant to attend a meeting to be held on September
280 19541 in the State Department of Health Building, for the
purpose of discussing the disposal of sewage from communities lying
west and north of Minneapolis*
Re: Samuelsonts Lakeview Addition: The Administrative Assistant
made reference to his AM-inistrative Report dealing with said
Additi6n andAtated that it has been the standard policy of the
Village of Golden Valley for many years to require all platters
to make provisions for the disposal of surface waters.
MOVED by Huebsch seconded by Rahn carried that the Attorney be
instructed to withhold the filing of Samuelsonts Lakeview Addition
until such time as all the platting requirements are met and
until such time as Mr. Samuelson agrees to extend an existing
storm sewer pipe to the right of way of Spring Valley Road or
until such time as the platter of said Addition makes an under -
.taking to extend said pipe.
M0YED by Foss seconded by Rahn to approve the bills
in the total
amount of $4x866.76.
7269
Post Publishing Company
$ 46.00
7270
Ed Ryan, Sheriff
10.00
7271
A. Paul Lommen
3.00
7272
Minneapolis Suburban Newspaper Inc.
49.60'°
7273
Brulin & Company
28.25`°
72�4
Ace Maintenance
35.00 'l
7275
David Mengelkock
32.50`°
7276
Alois J. Stein
•00
72?7
Graybar Electric Company
6M2
7478
Ohio Chemical & Surgical Equipment Co.
22.65
7279
Minnesota Sand & Gravel
15.70 '
7280
Jay W. Craig Company
371.37
7281
Long Lake Farm Supply Company
31.70
7282
Bury & Carlson
105.00 °
7283
Hennepin County Seed Exchange Inc.
23.55
7784
Thompson Lumber Company
7.90
7285
H. A. Rogers
30.74
7286
Minneapolis Blueprinting Company
140.74 `
7287
Hanover Tool Sales, Co.
9.75
7288
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
32.23 "
7289
` ..... .....,' /
CJ.
737)e.16 -(.5'
166.22 "
7290
Payroll - Alois Stein
7291
thru 7316 Payroll
3x629.98 '
154
7317 Federal Reserve Bank
7318 Val Bjornson, Treasurer
Total
669.60
240,69
.�
649666-76
MOVED by Foss seconded by Rahn carried that the meeting adjourn.
Mayor
Attest:
Village Cler
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