06-18-57 City Council Minutes1
REGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
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June 18, 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 June 18,1957, at 7:30 o*clock
P.M. The following members were present: Bies, Nadasdy, Rahn, Stark.
Member Teresi arrived at 8:00 and the following were absent: None.
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:35 P.M. o'clock.
Re: Minutes:
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MOVED by Rahn, seconded by Teresi, carried ro correct the minutes of
April 2, 1957, page 58, paragraph 2, by striking therefrom the follow-
ing words:
"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, Teresi; and the following voted
against the same: Stark, whereupon said resolution was
declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor,
and his signature attested by the Clerk. See Resolutions
Book Page ez �*
and substituting in lieu thereof the following:
"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 d
On discussion of the above motion to amend the minutes of the meeting
of April 21 Member Stark stated that adoption of the motion would be
contrary to fact, since he had voted "no" on the resolution because he
did not think that sufficient time was allowed by the resolution calling
the election on May 6.
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Mayor Nadasdy stated that he had taken the position from the beginning of
the discussion on the proposed Village Hall, that he would not favor the
Village Hall proposal or an election on it, unless the issue and the
election had the unanimous backing of the Council. He further stated that
he favored the Village Hall proposal and the holding of an election only
because of his conclusion that the Council unanimously favored the erection
of a Village Fall, although Mr. Stark may have disagreed on the time at
which an election should be held.
Upon roll call vote being taken on the above motion, each member was re-
corded as voting as follows:
Bies NO
Rahn YES
Nadasdy YES
Stark NO
Teresi YES
Whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Rahn carried to approve the minutes of May 28,
1957, June 4, 1957, and June 11, 1957, as corrected and read.
Adjourned Public Hearing -Fund 57 (See minutes of Ma 14 1957) Storm Sewer and
Drains e Project-5t.Mar axet Mar T's Church -Delphian Heights Drainage Area:
MOVED by Rahn seconded by Teresi carried to defer the above referenced
matter to the meeting of July 2, 1957.
Re: Construction of Western Avenue Storm Sewer -General Mills:
Mr. Howard Loomis, representative of General Mills, stated that General
Mills air-conditioning system would discharge a minimum of 600 gallons of
water per minute to 1200 gallons of water per minute maximum, and that
this amount of water required a storm sewer rather than an open ditch for
said water disposal.
The Village attorney stated this improvement could not be acted upon
favorably without calling another public hearing.
Member Bies introduced the following resolution herein quoted by title and
MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR i PUBLIC HEARING BY CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC
(Fund -21 Western Avenue Storm Drainage)
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 following
voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was declared duly
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passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor an his signature attested by the
Clerk. See Resolutions Book Page % Said public hearing to be
held July 16, 1957,
Public Hearing -Proposed Watermain Improvement:
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 proposed watermain as described in said
affidavit. Said affidavit was examined, approved, and ordered placed on
file. The Engineer advised the Council that the petition was 592% in
favor; that the total cost is $26,000.00, or an estimated $5.65 per front
foot.
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place for the public hear-
ing 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:
OBJER OBJECTION
None None
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Rahn carried to defer action and continue the
public hearing to July 2, 1957, pending the report of the Minneapolis City
Council.
Petition-.VJatermain-Meadowlane_,Janalyn Circle & Glencrest:
The Village Engineer presented a petition signed by 54,1% of the residents
in the above referenced area for a Watermain.
MOVED by Stark seconded by Bies carried to defer the above improvements
until 1958.
Final Approval of Zimmerman Terrace Plat:
The Village Engineer reported final approval by the Planning Commission
on June 13, 1957.
MOVED by Rahn seconded by Bies carried to grant final approval to the
Zimmerman Terrace plat upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission,
subject to the posting of a bond guaranteeing compliance with sub -division
requirements to the Village of Golden Valley, said bond to be released
one year from this date providing all requirements of said bond have been
met in the opinion of the Village Engineer.
Final Approval of Winnetka Heights Plat:
The Village Engineer reported final approval by the Planning Commission
on June 13,1957.
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Moved by Teresi seconded by Bies to grant final approval to the W innetka
Heights Plat upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission, subject
to the posting of a bond guaranteeing compliance with sub -division require-
ments to the Village of Golden Valley, said bond to be released one year
from this date providing all requirements of said bond have been met in
the opinion of the Village Engineer.
Calvary Lutheran Church Building Permit:
All members of the Council agreed to add the above referenced matter to
the agenda. Mr. Dick Jacobson appeared to answer questions regarding the
proposed building plans.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Stark carried to instruct that the chief build -
-ing inspector issue a building permit per plans and specifications for the
above referenced building, subject to the approval of the building plans
by the International Conference of Building Officials.
Request for Public Hearing -Rezoning Tract A,B,C - Registered Land Survey
#266:
MOVED by Bies seconded by Rahn, carried, that a notice of public hearing
be inserted in the official Village newspaper of the above referenced re-
zoning of said area from Railroad zone to Industrial Zone, the hearing
to be held on July 16,1957.
Request for Public Hearing -Rezoning N E.corner of Laurel & Pennsylvania
Avenue:
MOVED by Stark seconded by Bies, carried, that a notice of public hearing
be inserted in the official Village newspaper of the above referenced
rezoning, said public hearing to be held July 16,1957, rezoning said
area from Open Development to Business and Professional zone.
Request for Building Permit -Federal Container Corporation:
Mr. Goldman appeared to answer questions regarding the proposed building
plans. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Rahn carried to instruct that the
chief building inspector issue a building permit per plans and specifications
for the above referenced building permit, subject to the approval of the
building plans by the International Conference of Building Officials.
Request -for Building Permit -Standard Oil Company -Filling Station:
Mr. Rosenwald, representative of Standard Oil Company, appeared to answer
questions regarding building plans for a gasoline service station to be
erected at approximately 9000 Olson Memorial Highway.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Rahn to instruct that the chief building
inspector issue a building permit per plans and specifications for the
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above referenced building permit, subject to the approval of the building
plans by the International Conference of Building Officials. Upon vote
being taken thereon, each member of the Council voted as set forth below.-
Bies
elow:
Bies
NO
Nadasdy
NO
Rahn
YES
Stark
NO
Teresi
YES
The Mayor thereupon declared the motion lost.
Request for Building Permit -Jacuzzi Pump Company:
The Village Administrator reported the request for hardship waiver was
denied by the Planning Commission on June 13,1957.
Moved by Teresi seconded by Rahn carried to grant approval of plans and
specifications for building permit and to grant approval of said hardship
waiver, subject to the approval of the building plans by the International
Conference of Building Officials.
Request for Building Permit-Cosom Industries:
The Village Engineer reported the request by Cosom Industries for an addition
to the rear of their present building for storage purposes.
MOVED by Stark seconded by Bies carried to grant approval per plans and
specifications and to instruct the Building Inspector to issue a building
permit per plans on file in the office of the Building Inspector.
Request for Billboard Sign -Dundee Landscaping Company:
After discussion, the Council tabled the matter indefinitely.
Request for Public Hearing - Dundee Landscaping Company: (Rezoning)
MOVED by Bies seconded by Stark carried that a notice of public hearing be
inserted in the official Village newspaper of the above referencedrezoning
said public hearing to be held July 16,19571, rezoning said area from Open
Development to Commercial zone.
Resolution -Commending State Representative Leonard Lindquist
Member Rahn introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION COMMENDING
REPRESENTATIVE LEONARD LINDQUIST"
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Bies, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members
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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 Resolution Book Page _% 3 f .
Re: Assessment of Dust Abatement for Jersey Avenue South:
Mrs. Gunelius, 101 Jersey Avenue South, appeared and objected to being
assessed for street oiling.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Stark carried to specially assess the bene-
fited property for one dust treatment for 1957, any other dust treat-
ment required to be paid out of general funds, and to instruct that
efforts be made to secure reimbursement from the contractors working
for the Church of the Good Shepherd for any of said additional dust
treatments.
Hardship Waiver -Kenneth P. Albrecht -6332 Olympia:
The Village Engineer advised the Council that said hardship waiver was
approved by the Planning Commission on June 13, 1957.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried to grant said Hardship Waiver
as recommended by the Planning Commission.
Second Reading -Ordinance Re: Sale of Beer in Bowling Alleys & Places of
Amusement: (See Minutes of June 4, 1957)
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Stark carried to give a second reading to
an ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 85.09 OF THE VILLAGE CODE"
(Repealer of provision Prohibiting sale or serving of non -intoxicating
malt liquor in places of entertainment and amusement)
OBJECTOR
Mrs. Vernon Mattson
732 Rhode Island Ave.S.
Mr. Ray Michel
5800 Golden Valley Road
Mr. Albin L. Winkels
914 Sumpter Ave.S.
Mr.M.L. Volden
217 Hanley Road
OBJECTION
Deprive children the
use of bowling alleys.
Opposed on behalf of
Calvary Lutheran Church
Mr. Winkels stated he
objected to beer being
sold in bowling alleys.
Mr. Volden stated the
Red Crown Bowling alley
had signed a letter stating
that they would never re-
quest a beer license
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The Mayor inquired if there were any further objections; there being none,
the Mayor closed the discussion.
MOVED by Stark seconded by Teresi to approve the above ordinance herein
quoted by title on its second reading. Upon vote being taken thereon,
each member of the Council voted as set forth below.
Bies
NO
Nadasdy
YES
Rahn
NO
Stark
YES
Teresi
YES
Whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried.
MOVED by Rahn seconded by Bies carried to instruct the Village Attorney
to prepare an ordinance prohibiting the sale of non=intoxicating 3:.2
malt beverages and Intoxicating beverages in bowling alleys in the
Village of Golden Valley. Members Teresi and Nadasdy voted "NO".
MOVED by Rahn seconded by Bies to request the police department to enforce
ordinance 95.06 of the Village Code. Upon vote being taken thereon, each
member of the Council voted as set forth below:
Bies YES
Nadasdy NO
Rahn YES
Stark NO
Teresi NO
Whereupon the Mayor declared the motion lost.
The Council instructed the attorney to include Sec. 95.06 in his revision
of the village code. See Ordinance Book page 320 .
Preliminary Approval of Replat of Lots 6,7, & 8 Keene, Higbee_-&-Bitzer'
Golden Valley Outlots:
The Village Engineer reported that the above referenced plat had received
preliminary approval by the Planning Commission on June 13,1957.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Stark carried to grant preliminary approval upon
recommendation of the Planning Commission.
Preliminary Approval of Replat of Lots 43 thru 49 Auditors Sub -Division #330:
The Village Engineer reported the above referenced plat had received Plan-
ning Commission preliminary approval on June 13,1957.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Teresi carried to grant preliminary approval
upon recommendation of the Planning Commission.
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Re: Extension of Douglas Drive, County Highway Department:
The Village Administrator stated the cost of an improved type of railroad
crossing as required by the Minn.Western Railroad would be included in the
assessable cost of the improvement and extension of Douglas Drive.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Stark carried to authorize the proper officials
to secure the necessary easements and sign a memorandum authorizing said
improvements.
Contract with Highway Maintenance Center Re: Special Assessments:
The Village Administrator presented a letter dated May 16,1957, from the
Department of Highways, State of Minnesota, accompanied by the above men-
tioned contract, said letter and contract were ordered placed on file in
the Clerk's office. -
Member Stark then introduced the following resolution and MOVED its
adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING "CONTRACT
FOR USE OF TRUNK SEWER"
for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly
The motion
seconded by Member Bies, and upon vote being taken thereon, the follow-
ing voted in favor:
Bies YES
Nadasdy YES
Rahn YES
Stark YES
Teresi YES
and the following voted against the sacro: 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 % -17/0 ..
Hardshiv Waiver -Richard E. Olson -1200 Winnetka Avenue North:
The Village Administrator reported the approval of the above hardship
waiver by the Planning Commission on June 13,1957.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried to grant approval of the
hardship waiver upon recommendation by the Planning Commission.
Re: Basement of Village Hall, Renovation and Construction of outside
stairway:
The Village Administrator reported the estimated cost for the above work
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$1,100.00 plus an additional cost of approximately $150.00 for inside repairs.
The Mayor suggested rental of temporary space rather than spending any
additional money for repairs to the Village Hall basement, and instructed
that the matter be placed on the agenda for July 2,1957. The Council
discussed the use of the present Council room by the treasurerts and book-
keeping department.
Second Reading -Ordinance Amending the Village Code by Establishing Closing
Hours for Licensees for the Sale of Intoxicating Liquor:
Moved by Teresi seconded by Stark carried to give a second reading to an
ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE BY ESTABLISHING
CLOSING HOURS FOR LICENSEES FOR SALE OF INTOXICATING LIQUOR"
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Stark carried to approve the above ordinance
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herein quoted by title on its second reading. - & 3
Contract with Animal Rescue League of Hennepin County:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Stark carried to authorize the proper officials
to execute the above referenced contract and order a copy filed in the Clerkts
office.
License Renewal -Juke Box-Georgets Steak House:
Member Kenneth Rahn, chairman of License committee, recommended renewal of
the above referenced license.
Applicant Tie of License No. of License
Georgets Steak House
Juke Box
License -Peddler of Prepared Food -Floyd B. Dalseth:
Member Rahn recommended granting the above referenced license.
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MOVED by Rahn seconded by Teresi carried to grant a Peddlerts license to
Floyd B. Dalseth for Prepared Foods.
Applicant Type of License No. of License
Floyd B. Dalseth
Bills:
Peddler
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MOVED by Bies seconded by Stark carried to approve the bills as submitted
on the prelist.
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LVED By Bies seconded by Stark carried to adjourn the meeting.
Mayor
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