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09-06-55 Council MinutesL X 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. M 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: 1 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. Attes : ��tJ ayor D 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 q 8461.............Thompson Lumber Co. 91.30 8462.............Brulin & Company, Inc. 41.25 ,'A 8463.............Robert Kedrowski 7.00 �. 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 H 8477............ Martin Paquette 328.86 8478............ Dan Lynch 308.57 .w 8479............ H. A. Rogers Co. 54.61 � 8480............ Nichols & Schoening 61.27 "N 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 1 8485............ Jay W. Craig Co. 258.00 % 8486............ Minneapolis Gas. Co. 756,92 w 8487............ J. A. Curtis 15.75 h 8488............ N. W. Bell Telephone Co. 117.86 M 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 172702'.62 74 a