04-16-57 City Council MinutesREGULAR. MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
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April 16, 1957
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 on April 16, 1957, at 7:30
o'clock P.M. The following members were present: Bies, Nadasdy, Rahn,
and Teresi, Member Stark arrived at 8:35; and the following was absent:
None. The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:15 o'clock P.M.
Public Hearing, Lateral Sanitary Sewers for 1957: (40
The Village Clerk presented an affidavit of publication of notice in the
official Village newspaper of public hearing to be held at this time and
place regarding proposed Lateral Sanitary Sewers for 1957. Said affidavit
was examined, approved, and ordered placed on file.
The Mayor announced that this was the time and the place for the public
hearing above referred to and all persons present who desired to do so
were afforded an opportunity to express their views thereon, and all
written objections heretofore filed with the Clerk were presented and
considered as follows:
Richland Hills Addition; etc., as described in the affidavit of publication,
estimated cost 2,920.00:
OBJECTOR
None
Tra;ch's First Addition & Glenway Slo
the affidavit of publication, estima
OBJECTION
None
Addition, etc. as described in
cost 21, 0.00
A letter from David B. Trach, dated April 15, 1957, was read and ordered
placed on file. Said letter was in favor of installation of sewers.
OBJECTOR OBJECTION
None None
Winnetka He Addition, etc, as described in the affidavit of publication,
estimated cost
OBJECTOR
None
OBJECTION
None
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Whiteacres Addition, etc. as described in the affidavit of publication,
estimated cost32, 0.00:
OBJECTOR OBJECTION
None None
Hampshire Oaks Addition, Hampshire Oaks 2nd Addition, and Anderson's
First Addition, as described in the affidavit of publication, estimated
cost 9312 0.00:
OBJECTOR OBJECTION
None None
The Council was advised that no petition had been submitted for Anderson's
First Addition. Mr. John Sullivan, 1715 Hampshire Lane, stated that
he was not able to state the attitude of persons residing in said )
addition. (See exception of this Improvement, Resolution No.
St. Croix Grove"& J. Mandile Property, etc. as described in the affidavit
Of publication, estimated cost 510, .00
OBJECTOR OBJECTION
None None
Glenwood Avenue between Turner's Crossroad & MN & S R.R., as described in
the affidavit of publication, estimated cost ,21 .00:
OBJECTOR OBJECTION
None None
Mr. Julius Jeppesen, 5601 Glenwood Avenue appeared and requested that
the sewer line be extended to his property. Mr. S. F. Kisner, owner of
5530, 5510, 5550, and 5560 Glenwood, was reported by Mr. Owens as being
in favor of the improvement.
The Council was advised that the estimated costs of all sanitary sewer
improvements under consideration at this meeting did not include street
repair.
Member Bies then introduced the following written resolution and MOVED
its adoption:
"RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF AND DIRECTING PREPARATION
OF FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR LATERAL SANITARY SEWER
IMPROVEMENTS" 4(c) (Various platted areas --Richland Hills,
etc., Resolution No...g,�)
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, Nadasdy, Rahn, Stark and Teresi; 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 _Z212
Mr. A. Hollenbeck, 2109 Winnetka Avenue, stated that he and several of
his neighbors were interested in obtaining sanitary sewer in 1957.
The Council was advised that sewer service for Mr. Hollenbeck and his
neighbors could be made available. Member Bies then introduced the
following written resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON A CERTAIN
PROPOSED LATERAL SAM TARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT"
( 4(c) Hampshire Oaks and 23rd)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Rahn and, upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in
favor thereof: Bies, Nadasdy, Rahn, Stark, Teresi; 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
Deadline for Petitions:
The Council instructed that petitions for public improvements must be
submitted to the village before April 23, 1957, if proponents desire that
the improvements be constructed in 1957s and that every citizen receive
a printed instruction sheet regarding the procedures which must be
followed by taxpayers desiring public improvements.
Public Hearing -Rezoning -Golden Valley Methodist Church:
The Village Administrator presented an affidavit of publication of notice
in the official Village newspaper of public hearing to be held at this
time and place regarding the rezoning of a parcel of land as described
in said affidavit from Open Development to Institutional Zoning. Said
affidavit was examined, approved, and ordered placed on file.
The Mayor announced that this was the time and the place for the public
hearing above referred to and all persons present who desired to do so
were afforded an opportunity to express their views thereon, and all
written objections heretofore filed with the Clerk were presented and
considered as follows:
OBJECTOR OBJECTION
None None
The Village Engineer reported the Planning Commission's minutes showed
that the Commission recommended said zoning. (See Planning Commission
minutes of March 141 1957).
The Mayor thereupon declared the public hearing closed.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Stark carried to give a first reading to an
ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE" (Methodist Church -7600 Harold
Avenue)
MOVED by Stark seconded by Teresi to approve the above ordinance herein
quoted by title on its first reading. Upon roll call vote being taken
thereon each member of the Council was recorded as voting as follows:
BIES
YES
NADASDY
YES
RAHN
YES
STARK
YES
TERESI
YES
Whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried.
RE: John Hill, 1021 Quebec Avenue North:
Mr. J. S. McNeal, 1015 Quebec Avenue; Mr. Marvin Gisvold, 1005 Quebec
Avenue; and Mr. William Hayes, 1021 Rhode Island Avenue, requested the
Council to investigate the condition of the electrical wiring and the
overflow of sewerage on said property. The Council instructed the
Administrator to have the Village Engineer, Building Inspector and
Electrical Inspector make a full investigation of the matters alleged
by Mr. McNeal et al, and to report on said conditions at the meeting
of May 71 1957. __._
RE: Carl Quist property -7542 Sixth Avenue North:
Mr. Quist appeared to request further information regarding proximity of
cesspools to adjacent property lines. The Council advised Mr. Quist of
a meeting with Hennepin County on April 22, 1957, regarding cesspools,
and depth of wells. This matter was deferred until the May 7, 1957
meeting.
Change Order No. I - Northwest Trunk:
MOVED by Bies seconded by Stark carried to approve Change Order No. 11
Northwest Trunk Sewer, changing the route of said trunk, and to authorize
and direct the proper officials of the village to execute the change order.
Minneapolis Gas Company, Re: Agreement for Interrupted Gas Service:
Deferred to May 14, 1957.
Re: Street Excavations:
Mr. Ken Person, Manager of Suburban Gas Division, and Mr. Ralph Lee,
attorney, were present for the purpose of registering objections to the
ordinance regulating excavations passed on March 19, 1957, and requested
that an emergency clause be added to said Ordinance, and the amount of
the fee per opening be reduced.
The Council instructed the Village Attorney to prepare an amendment to the
Ordinance covering emergencies.
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RE: Douglas Drive extended:
Mr. M. Kingsley Patterson, Vice President of the Minneapolis Gas Company,
interviewed the council with respect to a number of matters dealing with
problems created by the proposed extention of Douglas Drive to T. H. 55.
After discussion, MOVED by Stark seconded by Bies carried to:
a. Instruct that that property now owned by the Gas Company
which is presently zoned Open Development, be assessed at
the residential rate instead of the business rate for any
costs incurred through the construction of Douglas Drive.
b. Instruct that the record show that this council agrees
that Douglas Drive shall be so constructed that a railroad
spur may cross said drive for the purpose of serving the
property of the Gas Company lying west of Douglas Drive
extended, and agree that said spur is necessary to the
full enjoyment of the property by the Gas Company.
c. That the proposed "straightening" of Golden Valley Road
at its intersection with Douglas Drive is at this time a
county problem.
d. Accept the offer of a one hundred foot right away for the
proposed Douglas Drive at no cost to the Village.
RE: Final Approval - Duberstein Property (Greenview Terrace):
Deferred to meeting of May 7, 1957.
RE: Street Grading - Lot 12 & South 40' of Lot 11, Block 5, Spring
Green Addition:
The Village Engineer recommended a 500 foot extension of the existing
storm sewer to service the above described property, and requested more
time to prepare cost estimates. Deferred to the meeting of May 71 1957.
RE: Irving Golden -3227 36th Avenue North:
The Village Engineer recommended a refund of $325.00 to Mr. Golden.
MOVED by Stark seconded by Rahn carried to approve payment of $325.00 to
Mr. Irving Golden, 3227 - 36th Avenue North.
Adoption of Resolution Correcting the Erroneously Levied Special Assessments:
"RESOLUTION AMENDING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLLS."
(Said resolution corrected erroneous assessment as noted at the meetings
of April 21 1957, April 10, 1957, and April 16, 1957.)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Rahn, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted
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in favor thereof: Bies, Nadasdy, Rahn, Stark, and Teresi; and the fol-
lowing 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 �.
RE: Holzapfel Property:
The Village Attorney reported the acquisition of the property would be
completed by the end of the week, with a warranty deed, and a Quit
Claim deed to a 15 foot strip.
RE: McGinnis Case:
The Village Attorney reported the case was still under advisement by
the Judge.
RE: ET1 Yale Garden Homes: Use Permits:
The Village Administrator presented and read a letter from Mr. Bert
Putnam, dated April 12, 1957. Said letter was ordered placed on file.
Member Bies then introduced the following written resolution and MOVED
its adoption:
"RESOLUTION GRANTING USE PERMITS TO CERTAIN PROPERTIES IN
YALE GARDEN HOMES"
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, Nadasdy, Rahn, Stark, and Teresi; and the follow-
ing 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 took Page.
Request for Commercial Building Permit -Glenwood Hills Hospital:
The Administrator presented the request of the Glenwood Hills Hospital for
a building permit for an addition.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Rahn carried. to instruct that a building per-
mit be issued 'subject to a review of the plans by the International
Conference of Building Officials.
Specifications - Police Car:
The Village Administrator presented the specifications for a new police
car.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Stark carried to approve the specifications and
to instruct the Village Administrator to insert notice of advertisement
of call for bids for the purchase of one new police car in the official
village newspaper per specifications, said bids to be taken on May 7, 1957.
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Special Assessments - 30 Year Retirement & Liquor and Cigarette Taxes:
The Attorney reported these bills were still before the legislature for
passage.
RE: Fire Marshal's Order re: Basement of Village Hall:
The Administrator reported that the Fire Marshal's orders were being
carried out, and that the basement was not being used for meetings, but
that he had extended the deadline for compliance 90 days.
RE: Twin City Rapid Transit Company -Bus Route to Service Minneapolis
Honeywell Company:
The Administrator presented and read a letter dated April 1, 1957, from
the Twin City Rapid Transit Company, said letter proposing a certain
bus route. Said letter was ordered placed on file.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Stark carried to approve the route and hours
of bus operation as a temporary measure until such time as a different
route becomes advisable.
Ordinance -Second Reading -Street Name Changes:
MOVED Bies seconded by Stark carried to give a second reading to an
ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE". Ordinance
No. 9. (Name designation: Xenia South, Ottawa North)
MOVED Teresi seconded by Stark carried to approve the above ordinance
herein quoted by title on its second reading, and upon vote being
taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Bies, Nadasdy,
Rahn, Stark, and Teresi; and the following voted against the same:
None.
Ordinance -First Reading -Street Name Changes:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Stark carried to give a first reading to an
ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE". Ordinance
No.Z,� (Said ordinance changing the name of 28th Avenue to "Dawnview
Terrace")
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Stark carried to approve the above ordinance
herein quoted by title on its first reading and upon vote being taken
thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Bies, Nadasdy, Rahn,
Stark, and Teresi; and the following voted against the same: None.
RE: 1957 Capital Public Improvements:
The Clerk presented preliminary plans for certain proposed public improve-
ments prepared by the Engineer for the Village, and said Engineer's
estimate of the cost of said improvements as follows:
Total Cost $109,029.99
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which plans and estimate were examined by the Council, approved, and
ordered filed.
Member Bies introduced and read the following written resolution and
MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS" (Fund 21)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Rahn and, upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted
in favor thereof: Bies, Nadasdy, Rahn, Stark, Teresi; 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 .
Street Reconstruction, Lateral Sewer Improvements 4(a) and 4(b):
The report of Mr. Fredrickson, Village Engineer, dated April 16, 1957, was
read and ordered placed on file. After discussion, it was MOVED by
Bies seconded by Stark carried that the work of street restoration be
done by village day labor.
RE: Charles Fish, 7105 Green Valley Road -Condemnation:
Ru. . 87 Qe"A . �f .
The Village �a torney r�ported the original amount asked by Mr. Fish was
$2,300.60, which had been reduced through negotiations to $900.00, but
the attorney stated he thought a probable settlement would be between
seven to eight hundred dollars. After discussion the council stated
the matter should be settled soon.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Stark carried to authorize payment up to
$900.00 to Mr. Fish for said easement.
RE: Community Savings and Loan Association:
Member Bies introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION DECLARING NEED FOR A SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION."
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Rahn, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in
favor thereof: Bies, Nadasdy, Rahn, Stark and Teresi; 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�4-.
Special Meetings:
After discussion the Council decided to hold meetings every Tuesday
night during the month of May, 1957.
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Bills:
MOVED by Bies seconded by Teresi carried to remove from the pre -list of
bills the Jensen Printing bill #4800, and to approve the bills as sub-
mitted on the prelist.
MOVED by Stark seconded by Rahn carried to adjourn the meeting.
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