09-06-55 Council MinutesL
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REGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
September 6, 1955
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, and a regular meeting of the
Village Council of the Village of Golden Valley, Hennepin County, Minnesota,
was held in the Village Hall in said Village on the 6th Day of September,
1955, at 7:30 otclock P.M. The following members were present: Bies, Foss,
Nadasdy, Rahn, and Stark; and the following were absent: None. The Mayor
called the meeting to order at 7:40 otclock P.M.
MOVED by Rahn seconded by Foss carried that the minutes of the meetings of
August 15th and August 16th, 1955, be dispensed with and that said minutes be
approved as submitted to each member of this Council prior to this meeting
unless some member of the audience wishes them read. (The minutes were not
read.)
Re -zoning Gift House Stamps
The Village Clerk presented an affidavit of publication of notice of public
hearing to be held at this time and place regarding zoning of a parcel of
land described in said affidavit from Open Development to Commercial (Designated
"Industrial" in the proposed new comprehensive zoning ordinance of the
Village). Said affidavit was examined, approved, and ordered placed on file.
Mr, John Borchert, President of the Planning Commission was present and stated
that the Commission had recommended re -zoning the property intended to be
occupied by Gift House Stamps, Inc. and including the property of Mr. Huisinger,
9135 -6th Avenue North which lies south of and fronts on T.H. 55+
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 an
opportunity to express their views thereon.
Objector
None
Objection
None
The Village Administrator presented a plan for the development of streets in
the area under consideration, calling for the extension of the righ-of way of
Flag Avenue.
Upon Question Mr. Kane stated that the Council could not legally discriminate
between the uses permitted in any one zoning category.
MOVED by Rahn seconded by Foss carried that Council consider only the property
under option by the Gift House Stamp Company,
Mr. Huisinger, 9135 -6th Avenue North appeared in his own behalf and stated
that he wished to have his property zoned Commercial.
MOVED by Rahn seconded by Foss carried to instruct the Village Clerk to insert
in the minutes of the instant meeting the attitude of this Council that if the
owners of the remainder of the property included in the affidavit of publication
can produce acceptable clients for their properties, the Council will consider
re -zoning said properties.
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COUNCIL MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 60 1955
MOVED by Rahn seconded by Foss carried to give a first reading to an ordinance
entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF GOLDEN
VALLEY". Moved by Rahn seconded by Foss carried to approve the above ordinance
quoted by title on its first reading.
MOVED by Rahn seconded by Foss carried to give a second reading on the grounds
of an urgency to an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF GOLDEN VALLEY".
MOVED by Rahn seconded by Ross carried to approve the above ordinance quoted
by title on its second reading and to order publication. See ordinance
Book Page,
Re -zoning Art Hyde Art Thode property
e illage Clerk presented an affidavit of publication of notice of public
hearing to be held at this time and place regarding the re -zoning of a parcel
of land described in said affidavit from Open Development to Commercial
(designated Industrial. in the proposed new comprehensive zoning ordinance)
Said affidavit was examined, approved and ordered placed on file. -
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place for the public hearing
above referred to and all persons who desired to do so were afforded an
opportunity to express their views thereon.
Name of Objector Objection
Noneonly e
The Administrator presented a plan fort he development of streets in the area.
under consideration, calling for the extension of the right -of way- of Boone
and Flag Avenues, and a right-of-way for an easement street. Mr. Borchert
President of the Planning Commission, stated that the Commission recommended
re -zoning of the property under discussion but had not considered street plans,
but that street easements should be reserved and that in his opinion the plan
submitted by Mr. Owens was a very good plan and should be followed.
MOVED by Stark seconded by Foss carried to give a first reading to an ordinance
entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF GOLDEN
VALLEY".
MOVED by Stark seconded by Foss carried to approve the above ordinance quoted
by title on its first reading.
Public Hearing - Yale Garden Homes -Sewers:
e Village Clerk presented an affidavit of publication in the official news-
paper of notice of public hearing on certain proposed sanitary sewer and street
improvements described in a resolution of this Council relating thereto and
adopted on August 16, 1955, said affidavit was examined, approved, and ordered
placed on file in the office of the Village Clerk.
The Mayor then announced that the public hearing was open and all persons
present who desired to express their views on the improvements were free to do so.
No objection to the making of said improvements or to the levy of assessments to
pay the costs thereof were made except as follows:
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COUNCIL MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 6, 1955
Objector Objection
W.J. Cavanaugh Mr. Cavanaugh objected on the grounds
3317 Regent Avenue North that the West portion of Yale Garden
Homes was yet to be replatted.
Benjamin J. Caruful
3311 Regent Avenue North Mr. Caruful objected to sewers in
Yale Garden Homes on the same grounds
as Mr. Cavanaugh
Mr. Bernard Nelson, Mr. Ray Fox, and Mr. Ralph Willard questioned the need for
condemnation of all road right-of-way in the area being re -developed, and further,
the method of assessment. Mr. Kane stated that as soon as legal descriptions
are available, he will accept gratuitous deeds to street rights-of-way. On
question Mr. Owens stated it would be impossible to assess each property owner
for the work done directly in front of his property, and that all improvement
project areas must be treated as a unit for assessment purposes.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Stark carried to authorize the Mayor to appoint a
committee to negotiate an agreement with the Village of Crystal regarding sewer
building connections to an existing sewer line owned by Crystal and lying in
34th Avenue North. Mayor Nadasdy appointed members Rahn and Bies to such a
committee.
Member Bies then introduced the following resolution herein quoted by title
and Moved its adoption; "RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWER
IMPROVEMENT".
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Stark and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof: Bies, Foss, Madasdy, 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 his signature attested by the Clerk. See Resolution
Book Page a �3 .
Member Stark then introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ORDERING STREET IMPROVEMENT
AND PREPARATION OF PLANS
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Bies, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof: Ries, Foss, Nadasdy, 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 his signature attested by the Clerk. See Resolutions
Book Page
Moved by Bies seconded by Stark carried to approve Change Order No.
(Changing route of lateral sewer through Yale Garden Homes), and to approve
Change Order No. (Dealing with the Lowry Avenue Storm Sewer), and to
authorize the proper village officials to execute all necessary documents.
Storm Sewer Yale Garden Homes
The Village ngineer exp wined certain plans regarding storm sewers in Yale
Garden Homes. The Engineer's estimates as to cost were as follows:
COUNCIL MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 6., 1955
Total storm sewer --$20,245,00 Per Foot --$1.60
He also explained this cost must be levied separately from the sanitary sewer
costs because other areas (Noble Grove., and Woodlawn Park) are contributing
water to the proposed storm drainage area.
Member Stark then introduced the following resolution herein quoted by title
and MOVED its adoption; ItRESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED
STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT", See Resolution Book Page
The Motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Bies, and upon vote being taken thereon the following voted in -favor
thereoft Bies, Foss., Nadasdy,, Rahn, and Stark; the following voted against the
same; None,, whereupon said resolution was duly passed and adopted., signed
by the Mayor and his signature attested by the Clerk, See Resolution Book
Page--,*:' I
Sanitary Sewer Service Charges
The Administrator stated that the estimated service charge per home for
sanitary sewer service was $4*00 Per quarter or $16.00 per year, and -recom-
mended the Council adopt an ordinance fixing sgid sewer service charges
heretofore presented to this Council.
MOVED by Stark seconded by Bies carried to give a first reading to an
ordinance entitled., "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING RULES, RATES AND CHARGES FOR
SANITARY SEWER SERVICE IN THE VILLAGE OF GOLDEN VALLEY., HENNEPIN COUNTY,,
MINNESOTA%
Re: Waldron's Drug -transfer of licenses:
Mr, Burton Waldron appeared in his own behalf and presented preliminary plans
for a drug store to be located on Winnetka Avenue,, South of Maren Lane.
The Council requested the owner of the property to stake out the proposed
store and instructed the Village Attorney to determine the transferability
of all licenses presently issued to Mr. Waldron.
Northern States Power Company Sub -Station
(See minutes of August 16, 1955) The Council advised a representative of
Northern States Power that any building erected on the premises under discussion
must have the appearance of a private home,, and that 6 detailed plan must be
submitted to the Council at the time any building is to be built on the property.
MOVED by Stark seconded by Bies carried to approve the use of the site as a
sub -station by the Northern States Power Comparjy.
Division of Lot 9, Block 4, Thotland's Twin View Terrace
(See minutes of June 7, 1955) Miss Roberta Hostetler appeared in behalf of
the Thotlands et al regarding a new division of the above mentioned lot.
The Village Engineer stated that he had no objection to the proposed new
division.
COUNCIL MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 6, 1955
MOVED by Stark seconded by Bies carried to accept the division of the lot
according to a survey viewed by the Council, and to order said survey placed
on file in the office of the Building Inspector,
Re. Dog Control
The following persons spoke in favor of a leashing ordinance:
Mrs. Eugene Wilson Mrs. Wilson stated that dogs in Westurban
Sub -division had ruined her lawn and shrubs
2018 Ordway for 2 years and she felt that the residents
of Golden Valley should have an opportunity
to enjoy their homes without the nuisance of
dogs running at large.
Mr. Warren Bosch
2000 Ordway
Mr. Bosch stated that he also lived in West -
urban addition and was distrubed by the
large number of dogs running at large.
The following objected to a leashing ordinance:
Mr. E. E. Crowl Mr. Crowl stated that a dog is not
vicious until it is leased, that dogs can
Merribee Drive trained to be well behaved, and that he
objected to a law which would force him
to chain his dog.
MOVED by Rahn seconded by Bies carried to authorize the Mayor to appoint a
Citizen's committee for the purpose of studying dog control problems in the
Village of Golden Valley. The Mayor appointed Mrs. Wilson and one member whom
she might choose, Mr. Crowl and one member whom he might choose, the fifth
member to be agreed upon by the 4 members so selected.
Signs at Meadowbrook School
MOVED by Stark seconded by Bies carried to approve the erection and to order
the enforcement of 't No Parking" and "Five Minute Parking" signs on Turners
Crossroad at Meadowbrook School.
Westview Good News Chapel
The Village Attorney reported that he had solicited an opinion from the
Attorney General regarding the proposed location of the Church as it might
affect the issuance of licenses to the Bowery Tavern and Joes Liquors. The
matter was deferred until such time as said opinion is available.
Election Date:
The Council decided there would be no change in the date of the annual
Village election in 1955.
Police Car MOVED by Rahn seconded by Stark carried to approve plans and
spec i� cations for the purchase of a new police car, and to advertise for
bids for said police car in the official village newspaper, bids to be taken
on October 43 1955,
COUNCIL MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 6, 1955
Poor Report
Member -Res reported on the meeting of the Rural Hennepin County League of
Municipalities, held on August 25, 1955, at the Red Owl Auditorium in
Hopkins. The Administrator stated that a letter had been written'to the
Board of Hennepin County Commissioners stating that Golden Valley did not
wish, at this time, to apply for any relief reimbursement.
Garage Space Report
The Village Administrator stated that he would attempt to locate a suitable '
garage which can b e'rented for the storage of village equipment during the
winter of 1955 and 1956.
1955 Expenditures:
The i lageministrator stated that the General Fund of the Village was
depleted, and requested that the Council authorize him to curtail all purchases
during the remainder of 1955, regardless of budgeting appropriations.
Lots A and B Glendale 2nd Addition
The Village Administrator advised the Council that since Fund # 14 had been
spread in Glendale Addition, Lots A and B. Glendale 2nd Addition has been deeded
to the Village for street and park purposes and recommended that the assessments
on said lots be stricken from the books of the County Auditor.
MVED by Foss seconded by Stark carried to strike said assessment from the
record.
Burn14 Ordinance
Tie Village Attorney stated that this item had been deferred at the :request
of the Golden Valley Fire Department,
1904 Glenwood Parkway
MOVED by Star sewn ed by Rahn carried to approve the construction of a
"breezeway" on the above property, subject to the submission of a plot plan
and payment of a double permit fee.
Bookkeeping Machine
Member Rahn informed the Council that he and Mr. Owens discusses the purchase
of a bookkeeping machine for the Village, in view of the billings for water
and sewer which will have to be done by the administrative office. The
Council instructed Mr. Owens to investigate the various -types of machines
available and report his recommendations at his earliest convenience.
Moved by Rahn seconded by Stark carried to approve the following bills in
the total amount of $146,852.08.
Moved by Rahn seconded by Stark carried to adjourn.
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No. 17.............Payroll
0 11,359.32
8458. ...........W.
A. Moes
47.09
,
8459 .............
Northern States Power Co.
155.50
8460 .............
A. Paul Lommen
7.00
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8461.............Thompson
Lumber Co.
91.30
8462.............Brulin
& Company, Inc.
41.25
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8463.............Robert
Kedrowski
7.00
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8464............
Standard. Oil Co.
390.20
8465............
Hans Walz
2.45
8466............
Edward J. Howard
44.39
8467............
Lambert Lucier
34.00
�.
8468............
Frosch Theatre Supply Co.
7.90
8469............
Public Works Equip. Co.
29.17
8470............
Bury & Carlson
160.00
8471 .............
Hanover Tool Sales
31.60
"
8472............
Minneapolis Oxygen Co.
8.73
8473 ............
Long Lake Farm Supply
34.09
8474 ............
John E. Boyer
14.50
8475............
William C. Erickson
8.00
8476............
Harry Hamman
228.19
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8477............
Martin Paquette
328.86
8478............
Dan Lynch
308.57
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8479............
H. A. Rogers Co.
54.61
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8480............
Nichols & Schoening
61.27
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8481............
Suburban Henn. Co. Relief Board
173.36
8482............
City of Minneapolis
312.63,E
8483............
N. W. National Bank
485.75
N
8484............
Wm. A. Conrad
300.00
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8485............
Jay W. Craig Co.
258.00
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8486............
Minneapolis Gas. Co.
756,92
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8487............
J. A. Curtis
15.75
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8488............
N. W. Bell Telephone Co.
117.86
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8489............
H. V. Johnston Culvert Co.
394.78
A
8490............
G. M. Orr Engineering Co.
1,285.63
k
8491............
Douglas Rees
25.00
K
8492............
Minneapolis Blueprinting to.
51-95,v\
8493..•..•......
Midway Office Supply Co;
70.00
Total
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