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04-16-57 City Council MinutesREGULAR. MEETING of the VILLAGE COUNCIL - 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 -67- 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. -70 - 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 -71 - 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. 1 1 -72 - 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 -73 - 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. -74 - 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. AT agar