10-18-55 Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING
OF THE
VILLAGE COUNCIL
October 18, 1955
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 Village Hall in said Village on October
18, 1955, at 7:30 o'clock P.M. The following members were present: Bies,
Foss, Nadasdy, Rahn, and Stark, and the following was absent: None.
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:40 o'clock P.M.
MOVED by Rahn, seconded by Stark carried that the reading of the minutes
of the meeting held on October 10, 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.)
MOVED by Rahn seconded by Foss that the minutes of October 4, 1955, re-
garding the Public Hearing -South Trunk Interceptor be corrected to show
that Member Foss moved the adoption of a resolution to hold a public
hearing on said improvement on November 14, 1955, and that Member Stark
seconded same.
MOVED by Rahn seconded by Bies carried that the reading of the minutes, as
corrected, of the meeting of October 4, 1955, be dispensed with and that
said minutes be approved without reading at length unless some member of
the audience wishes them read. (The minutes were not read.)
Opening of Bids -Police Patrol Car: (See minutes of October 4, 1955)
The Village Clerk presented an affidavit of publication of notice of
call for bids for purchase of a 1955 or 1956 model police car according
to specifications approved by this Council on September 6, 1955• Said
affidavit was examined, approved and ordered placed on file.
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place for opening and
consideration of sealed bids for the purchase of said police car in
accordance with the notice of advertisement for bids published by the
Clerk and heretofore presented to this Council.
The Clerk presented to the Council seven (7) sealed bids submitted in
the course of said notice. Said bids were then opened, publicly read
and considered, and found to be as follows:
Name of Bidder Total Cost, Including Trade-in Model
Conventional Shift Auto. Trans. 1955—or 1956
Wayzata Motors
989.00
X61,149.00
1956
Alternate bid
914.00
1,074.00
1956
Downtown Chevrolet Company
1,245.45
1,319.10
1956
Bill Kellas Ford Company
838.37
909.12
1956
The Woodhead Company, Inc.
900.00
975.00
1956
Dahlberg Bros., Inc.
1,045.89
1,106.89
1956
Name of Bidder
Total Cost,
Including Trade In
Model
Nadasdy:
Conventional
Shift Auto. Trans.
7-95-5 or 1956
Alternate bid
966.8.
$1,027.84
1956
Brellenthin Chevrolet Co.
1,200.00
1,357.00
1956
Alternate bid
1,449.60
1956
MOVED by Bies seconded by
Stark to accept
the bid of Woodhead
Motors
in the sum of $900.00 for
a 1956 model Police
Car with conventional
shift. Member Bies withdrew his motion,
and Member Stark his
second,
before vote was taken.
MOVED by Foss seconded by Rahn to accept the bid of Wayzata Motors in
the sum of $1.149.00 for a 1956 model Dodge Police Car with automatic
transmission. Roll call vote was taken with results as follows:
Bies:
NO
Foss:
YES
Nadasdy:
NO
Rahn:
YES
Stark:
NO
The Mayor thereupon declared that the motion had failed.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Stark to accept the bid of the Woodhead
Company, Inc., in the sum of $975.00 for a 1956 model Ford Police Car
with automatic transmission. Roll call vote was taken thereon with
results as follows:
Bies: YES
Foss: NO
Nadasdy: YES
Rahn: NO
Stark: YES
Whereupon said motion was declared carried.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Stark carried to return the bid checks of the
unsuccessful bidders.
Opening of Bids -Fire Telephone Cable and Appurtenant Materials: (See minutes
of October 4, 1955)
The Village Clerk presented an affidavit of publication notice of call
for bids for purchase of telephone cable and appurtenant materials
according to specifications approved by this Council on August 16, 1955•
Said affidavit was examined, approved and ordered placed on file.
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place for opening and
consideration of sealed bids for the purchase of said materials in
accordance with the notice of advertisement for bids published by the
Clerk and heretofore presented to this Council.
The Clerk presented to the Council one (1) sealed bid from the Crraybar
Electric Company submitted in the course of said notice. Said bid was
not opened upon the advice of the Attorney. The Council instructed the
Administrator to return the unopened bid.
MOVED by Stark seconded by Rahn carried to authorize the Administrator
to purchase telephone cable and other appurtenant materials for the use
of the Fire Department, said purchase not to exceed $500.00.
Adjourned Public Hearings, Thode-Hyde, et a1:
The Administrator informed the Council that Mr. Melvin Mooty, represent-
ative of Thode and Hyde, requested that acation on this matter be deferred
to November 1, 1955, in order to enable him to contact his principals
regarding the increased street widths recommedned by the Planning Commission
at its October 13th meeting.
MOVED by Rahn seconded by Stark carried to adjourn the instant public
hearing to November 1, 1955.
Re: Deputy Commissioners of Registration:
MOVED by Stark seconded by Dies carried to ratify Mr. Owens' action
in swearing in seventeen (17) members of the Golden Valley League of
Women Voters as Deputy Commissioners of Registration on October 18, 1955,
said deputy's terms to continue up to and including November 15, 1955•
Fire Department -Burning Ordinance: (See minutes of August 16, 1955•)
MOVED by Stark seconded by Dies carried to instruct the Attorney to give
a second reading to an ordinance entitled. "AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE
BURNING OF RUBBISH UPON PUBLIC GROUNDS, REGULATING THE BURNING OF RUB
DISH IN THE VILLAGE, AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF".
MOVED by Stark seconded by Foss carried to amend the ordinance to allow
burning at any time on weekends and exclude commercial establishments from
the scope of said ordinance.
MOVED by Stark seconded by Dies carried to approve the above ordinance
quoted by title on its second reading and to order publication. Member
Rahn abstained from voting. (See Ordinance Book Page 7,3y .)
Member Foss volunteered to consult with the Fire Department and business
men of the Village for the purpose of attempting to obtain more day fire-
men for the department.
Public Hearing -Schaper Manufacturing Company: (See minutes of September
20, 1955)
Mr. Bailey, representative of the. Schaper Manufacturing Company, stated
that the Schaper Manufacturing Company was willing to construct a road
to join any road platted by the Whites, whose property lies to the north
of the Schaper property. The Attorney stated that the White easement
(previously discussed by this Council) is a private easement.
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 give a second reading on the
grounds that a public urgency exists 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 second reading and to order publication thereof;
See Ordinance Book, Page .2.z o .
Building Permit -Westview Good News Chapel:
The Attorney stated that he had received an oral Attorney General's
opinion regarding the close proximity of said church's proposed site to
the existing site of the Bowery Tavern, to the effect that if the Council
permitted the church to build as requested, the church could in later
years object to the tavern and force the cancellation of the tavern's
license. Mr. Kane then stated that the only alternative was to change
the distances required by the liquor license ordinance to less than 400
feet.
MOVED by Foss seconded by Stark carried to give a first reading to an
ordinance entitled "AN ORDINATICE AMENDING "AN ORDINANCE LICENSING AND
REGULATING THE SALE OF INTOXICATING LIQUORS REPEALING INCONSISTANT
ORDINANCE, AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF".
MOVED by Foss seconded by Stark carried to approve the above ordinance
quoted by title on its first reading.
Transfer of Licenses: Waldron Drug's Request for Building Permit:
Mr. Burton Waldron requested the transfer of all licenses from Waldron's
Drug located at 7821 Sixth Avenue North to a building to be constructed
by Mr. Youngberg north of and adjacent to their existing building located
at 631 Winnetka Avenue North, with a setback from Maren Lane of 21 feet.
Upon question Mr. Allen Youngberg stated that the exterior rear building
wall and the side building wall would be stuccoed. The Council discussed
the various types of partitions which could be used to segregate the
liquor department, the proposed setback along Maren Lane and the parking
situation. Member Bies stated that the liquor section of Waldrons would
have to be segregated from the remainder of the drug store before he
would vote in favor of the transfer, on the grounds that the Council had
refused to grant Knights Drug an off -sale liquor license this year because
the liquor dispensary was not sufficiently separated from the drug section
of the store.
MOVED by Foss seconded by Stark to grant a transfer of licenses to Burton
Waldron from 7831 -6th Avenue North to 631 Winnetka Avenue North.
Roll call vote was taken thereon and the results were as follows:
Bies:
NO
Foss:
YES
Nadasdy:
NO
Rahn:
NO
Stark:
YES
The Mayor thereupon declared the motion had failed.
The Council and Mr. Waldron agreed as follows:
1. Liquor segregation --must be separated by plain, solid
"accordian" doors with time lock;
2. Setback along Maren Lane --to be 21 feet from lot line;
3. Parking situation --all cars to drive in an east -west
direction, and a grass island to be constructed to
separate the street from private property.
MOVED by Stark seconded by Foss carried to authorize the transfer of
all licenses issued to Mr. Burton Waldron for use at Waldronts Drug
Store located at 7821 Sixth Avenue North, without payment of additional
license fees, to a building proposed to be constructed by Messrs. Young-
berg adjacent to and north of Youngberg's present building located
at 631 Winnetka Avenue North, provided, however, such building is con-
structed by Messrs Youngberg and the interior of the store complies with
the above agreements of this Council, and further provided, Mr. Waldron
renews all applications as to location of his place of business.
MOVED.by Dies seconded by Stark carried to grant a building permit to
Messrs Youngberg for the construction of an addition to the present
building located at 631 Winnetka Avenue North ner plans inspected by
the Council at this meeting, said addition to be no closer to the Maren
Lane right-of-way than 21 feet.
Northern States Power, Street Lighting Contract: (See minutes of August
16, 1955)
Mr. Lohmar and Mr. Carroll, representatives of Northern States Power
Company, presented a new street light contract for the Council's consider-
ation.
Mr. Carroll informed the Council that this contract was similar to the old
contract between the Village and the Northern States Power Company except
that the new contract allowed the Company to change rates upon six (6)
months written notice to the Village.
Member Stark then introduced the following resolution herein quoted by
title and moved its adoption: "RESOLUTION APPROVING STREET LIGHT CONTRACT".
The above motion was duly seconded by Member Dies and upon vote being
taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Dies, Foss, Nadasdy,
Rahn and Stark; and the following voted against the same: None, where-
upon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the
Mayor and his signature attested by the Clerk. See Resolutions Book,
Page Z_
Northern States Power Company -Franchise:
Mr. Carroll of the Northern States Power Company presented copies of a
proposed new franchise for said company.
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Regular Meeting
of the
Village Council
Insert:
Under advice of the Village Attorney, Stanley Kane --
A motion was made by Member Stark seconded by Bies, carried
that the Village approve the street lighting contract presented
by Northern States Power on October 18, 1955•
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Mr. Carroll stated that although the present contract has five (5) years
to run, the company desired renewal inasmuch as such renewal would facili-
tate the borrowing of money for the construction of a sub -station in
Golden Valley.
The Council turned the franchise over to the Village Attorney for study and
recommendation at the earliest possible time.
Hardship Waiver -Robert Brenny:
MOVED by Foss seconded by Rahn carried to grant a four (4) foot sidelot
hardship waiver on Lot 1, Block 2, Schuller's First Addition, per plans
inspected by this Council and on file in the office of the Building
Inspector.
. Hardship Waiver -Larry Swanson:
MOVED by Bies seconded by Rahn carried to grant a five (5) foot hardship
waiver of setback requirements on Lot 20, Block 2, Delphian Heights, per
plans inspected by this Council and on file in the office of the Building
Inspector.
Hardship Waiver -Dr. John Shimek:
MOVED by Rahn seconded by Stark carried to grant a hardship waiver of rear
lot requirements on that part of the NE -1 4 of NW-4Lboundedas follows: On
the northwesterly side by the Plat of Moorehaven, on the southwesterly side
by State T. H. #100 and on the East by Ottawa Avenue, per plans inspected
by this Council and on file in the office of the Building Inspector.
Plymouth Avenue Assessments, Fund #16:
Member Foss requested and received authority to act as a committee of
one to discuss with persons residing on Plymouth Avenue, West of Winnetka
1 Avenue, the special assessments now levied on their property.
Audit -Consideration of Offers for 1956:
Messrs Lee and Ramsey, and Mr. George Hanson, presented written pro-
posals regarding the 1956 Village Audit.
The Council instructed the Treasurer to recommend the type of audit he
deems necessary on or bR efore November 1st, 1955, and deferred the matter
to the next regular meeting.
Insurance, 1956:
Mr. Edward Efland presented his estimates on cost of Workman's Compen-
sation and General Liability insurance for the Village for 1956.
Mr. Moes, Village Insurance Agent, spoke in his own behalf regarding
policies now in force in the Village.
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The Council instructed Member Foss to study both offers, and to make a
recommendation at the November 1st meeting.
Member Stark was excused from the meeting.
Sanitary Sewer Laterals, Change Order #7:
MOVED by Foss seconded by Rahn carried to approve change order #7 as
submitted, and placed on file in the office of the Village Clerk.
Vacation Claim of A. L. McGinnis:
On advice of the Attorney, the Council tabled the matter indefinitely.
Agreement with International Paper Company:
Action on this matter was deferred to November 1, 1955•
Vacation of Parkview Boulevard -Call for Public Hearing:
MOVED by Foss seconded by Rahn carried to instruct the Clerk to insert
notice of public hearing in the official Village newspaper regarding the
vacation of a portion of Parkview Boulevard between Manor Drive and
Zenith Avenue North as described in the petition, said hearing to be held
on November 15, 1955•
Vacation of Zane Avenue North and Private Lane in Keene, Higbee & Bitzerts
Golden Valley Out t17
MOVED by Foss seconded by Rahn carried to instruct the Clerk to insert
notice of public hearing in the official Village Newspaper regarding the
vacation of Zane Avenue North and Private Lane as described in the petition,
said hearing to be held on November 15, 1955•
Addition to Commercial Building -Edward Jordan:
MOVED by Rahn seconded by Nadasdy carried that the Administrator be in-
structed to grant a commerical building permit to Mr. Jordan for an
addition to the building at 615 Winnetka Avenue North upon the payment
of the proper fees, per plans inspected by this Council and on file in the
office of the Building Inspector. Member Dies abstained from voting with
the consent of all members of the Council.
Release of Bond Money -Marvin Schuller:
The Engineer stated that Kelly Drive in Schuller's First Addition met or
exceeded Village requirements and therefore recommended its acceptance.
MOVED by Foss seconded by Rahn carried to instruct the Clerk to release
the $100.00 held in lieu of a bond on Schuller's First Addition.
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Printing of Code:
Mr. Kane advised the Council that the Syndicate Printing Company would
print the new Village code for the sum of $1,550.00.
MOVED by Foss seconded by Rahn carried to authorize Syndicate Printing
Company to print the Village code at an estimated cost of $1,550.00.
Police Rules and Regulation Deadlines:
MOVED by Foss seconded by Rahn carried to instruct the Village Administrator
to set up new deadlines for compliance with the Police Rules and Regulations.
Civil Defense Letter:
Mayor Nadasdy read a letter to the Council regarding Civil Defense. Member
Rahn then introduced the following resolution herein quoted by title and
moved its adoption "RESOLUTION PLEDGING COOPERATION WITH STATE AND FEDERAL
CIVIL DEFENSE OFFICES". The motion for the adoption of the foregoing
resolution was duly seconded by Member Foss and upon vote being taken
thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Bies, Foss, Nadasdy, and
Rahn 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 .2-Z7 .
Member Rahn stated that he had attended a meeting of officials of North
Hennepin County Municipalities regarding the problems created by Judicial
Ditch #18, and that another meeting will be held on November 2, 1955.
Member Bies stated that he had attended a Mayor's meeting during the
absence of Mayor Nadasdy. The Administrator was instructed to forward
a letter to Mayor Fernstrom thanking him for his efforts and leader-
ship with regard to the Claim of Minneapolis for relief reimbursements.
Baxter Survey:
MOVED by Foss seconded by Rahn carried to refer the survey submitted by
Mr. Baxter, dealing with lots in the East one-half of Yale Garden Homes,
to the Village Engineer.
14OVED by Foss seconded by Rahn carried to approve the bills in the fol-
lowing amount; $27,603.76.
No. 20................Payroll $12,855-38r
8555................Harry Hamman 250-13,
8556 ................ Martin Paquette 3o6.21.
8557................Dan Lynch 396.60,
8558 ................ Federal Reserve Bank 1,630.50-
8559 ................ Arthur
,630.50,8559.......•••••....Arthur Hansen 432.434
8560 ................G. M. Orr Engineering Co. 4,000.71`
8561 ................Carrie Blumberg & Ira Karens750.00
8562................Walter Julian 167.92\
8563................Carrie Blumberg & Ira Karens704.00 "
8564................Construction Bulletin 19.20\-i
86 ................J. A. Curtis 86.00 4
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8565•.•
................American Public Works Assin
10.00
8567•
..................Mp1s. Suburban Newspapers
180.30 `
8568
...................Peter Kuiper
15.03
8569
...................Royce W. Owens, Petty cash
43-85""
8570
...................Glenwood -Inglewood
83.8o-
8571
...................Stanley D. Kane
300-00-
8572
...................Morell & Nichols
730-36-
8573
...................F. W. McCullough
391.70°
8574
...................Midland Laboratories
36.75-,
8575
...................J. N. Johnson, Inc.
37.65
8576
...................Standard Oil Company
381.20..
8577
................... Dahlberg Bros., Inc.
20.81:=.
8578
...................Federal Laboratories, Inc.
31.20'
8579•.•
................Sterling Sign Co.
37-00-
8580
...................Minn Fire Equipment Co.
480.66'
8581
...................Barney & Jones Knutson
536.36"
8582
...................Hudson Map Company
41-50'
8583
...................Wm. H. Ziegler Company
160.87:
8584
...................Hanover Tool Sales
8.20x
8585
................... Smith -Dunn Company
72.01,
8586
...................Lehn Electric Company
4.00
8587
....................Jay W. Craig Company
53.75.,
8588
...................Landers-Norbloom-Christensen
6.45-
8589
................... Bury & Carlson
204.00''
8590
...................Thompson Lumber Co.
41.411'
8591
...................Void
8592•.••
...............Rosholt Equipment Co. 1,660.00.
8593
...................Transport Clearings
4.74,
8594...................Mpls. Blueprinting Co.
55.51,r
8595 ...................N. W. Bell Telephone Co.
167.07,
8596 ................... Pfeiffer Const. Co.
20.00-
8597 ...................P. R. Harrison
75.00"
8598 ...................L. L. Chalgren
75.00-
8599 ................... Keller Bros. Gravel Co.
38.501
Total ......... $27,603.76
MOVED by Stark seconded by Foss carried that the meeting adjourn.
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