07-02-57 City Council Minutes1
REGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
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July 2, 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 July 2, 1957, at 7:30 o'clock P.M.
The following members were present: Nadasdy, Rahn, Stark, and Teresi; and
the following was absent: None. Member Bies arrived at nine o'clock P.M.
MOVED by Rahn seconded by Teresi carried to approve the minutes of the meeting
of June 18, 1957. Member Stark voted "NO", and requested that the record show
that the reason for his "Nay" vote was that he believed that the minutes of the
meeting of June 18, 1957, do not truthfully record the events which transpired
at the meeting of April 2, 1957.
Bids: $335,000 Improvement Bonds of 1957, Third Series - Lateral Sewer Improve-
ment 4-C (LF -57-3) and Other Improvements:
The Village Administrator presented an affidavit of publication of notice of sale
of $335,000 Improvement Bonds for 1957, Third Series, in Commercial West.
Said affidavit was examined, and ordered placed on file.
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place affixed in said notice for
the opening and consideration of sealed bids for said bonds. The Administrator
reported that he had received three sealed bids for said bonds, as follows:
BIDDERS ADDRESS RATE PREMIUM
JOHN NUVEEN & COMPANY Chicago )
American National Bank St. Paul)
JURAN & MOODY, INC.
F. J. Prescott & Co.
Paine, Webber, Jackson
& Curtis
Kalman & Company, Inc.
1960/1965-4.50% $62.85
1966/1968-4.25%
1969/1971-4.50%
1972/1979-4.600/'o
Plus additional
interest of 1% per
annum for the period
9/1/57 to 8/1/59
St. Paul) 1960/1965-4.00% PAR
Mpls. ) 1966/1971-4.60%
1972/1979-4.70%
Boston ) Plus additional
Mpls. ) interest of 1.30%
per annum for the
period 8/1/57 to 2/1/60
TOTAL INTEREST COST
from date of issue to
maturity, less pre-
mium, and NET INTEREST
COST
$180,122.00
4.687%
$186,592.50
4.856%
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BIDDERS ADDRESS RATE PREMIUM
PIPER, JAFFRAY & HOPWOOD Mpls. ) 1960/1964-4.00% PAR
Allison-41illiams Company Mpls. ) 1965/1969-4.50%
J. M. Dain & Company Mpls. ) 1970/1979-4.75%
Mannheimer -Egan, Inc. St. Paul) Plus additional
interest of 1.25%
per annum for the
TOTAL INTEREST COST
from date of issue to
maturity, less pre-
mium, and NET INTEREST
COST
$186,754.80
4.8602%
period 11/1/57 to 2/1/60
seconded by Teresi, carried
After consideration of said bids, Member Rahn MOVED/that the bid be awarded to
the John Nuveen Company, as the lowest and best bidder.
Petition Regarding Speed of Traffic on Hampshire Avenue North between Golden Valley
Road and Plymouth Avenue:
The Village Administrator presented a letter from the Acting Chief of Police, dated
July 2, 1957, which was ordered placed on file, in which the Acting Chief of Police
recommended that "no speed curtailment is necessary at this time". Mr. Everett
Klucas, 1240 Hampshire Avenue North, discussed the matter with the Council. It
appeared from said discussion that most of the vehicles using the road belong to
local residents.
MOVED by Stark seconded by Teresi carried to instruct that the Police Department
make additional studies of the. traffic and issue traffic tags for any person
speeding in excess of thirty miles per hour, and that the matter be placed on
the agenda of the Council for August 6, 1957.
Request for Commercial Building Permit - Standard Oil Warehouse:
MOVED by Rahn seconded by Teresi carried to instruct the Chief Building Inspector
to issue a building permit for said warehouse per plat, plans, and specifications,
on file in the office of the Building Inspector, subject to approval of the plans
by the International Conference of Building Officials, and provided further that
all aspects of the proposed building and its occupancy of the site comply with
all provisions heretofore stipulated by this Council.
Bids - Hose Washer - Fire Department:
The Village Administrator presented an affidavit of publication of notice of call
for bids for the furnishing of one hose washer per specifications. Said affidavit
was examined, approved, and ordered placed on file.
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place for the opening and consid-
eration of sealed bids submitted in accordance with the above referenced notice
of advertisement for bids. The Village Administrator presented six sealed bids
submitted in the course of said notice, as follows:
BIDDER AMOUNT OF BID
American Fire Extinguisher Company
1 - Circul-Air Model AZ fire hose washer -drainer $475.00
1 - Circul-Air Rotojet automatic fire hose washer 795.00
2 - Circul-Air Rotoloader hose turntables @$59.50 119.00
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BIDDER AMOUNT OF BID
Minnesota Fire Equipment Company
1 - Circul-Air Rotojet Fire hose washer $795.00
2 - Hose turntables @$59.50 119.00
Minnesota Fire Extinguisher Company
1 - Washer only, AZ Model $475.00
2 - Hose Turntables @59.50 119.00
Freight 18.00
Auel Equipment Company
1 - Rotojet fire hose washer $795.00
2 - Turntables @$59.50 119.00
Estimated freight 18.00
Circul-Air Corporation
1 - Model A.Z. only $475.00
2 - Hose turntables @$59.50 119.00
Freight to destination 18.00
AMENDED BID:
Minnesota Fire Extinguisher Company, Inc.
1 - Rotojet Fire Hose Washer $795.00
2 - Hose turntables @$59.50 119.00
Freight f.o.b. Detroit, Michigan
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Rahn carried that said bids be referred to the
Fire Chief and the Village Engineer for study, tabulation and recommendation
to the Village Council at the meeting to be held on July 16, 1957.
Report of Engineer: Storm Sewer Drainage - St. Croix Avenue & Douglas Drive Area:
The Administrator presented the .Engineer's report dated July 2, 1957, and called
attention to Section (B) thereof. Mrs. James McNamee was present and spoke in
favor of the proposed improvement, and stated that she wished the Council to
reconsider its action of June 4, 1957, when the Council refused to order said
improvement constructed.
The Clerk presented preliminary plans for certain proposed public improvements
prepared by the Village Engineer and said Engineer's estimate of the cost of
said improvements as follows:
TOTAL COST $45,753.00
which plans and estimate were examined by the Council, approved, and ordered
placed on file.
Member Rahn then MOVED the adoption of a resolution to be entitled:
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON A CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT
(Fund 21(c) - Douglas Drive - St. Croix - Honeywell Drainage)
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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: 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. Said public hear-
ing to be held July 23, 1957. See Resolutions Book page '/1 -4-1`/ `--
Report of Engineer: Storm Drainage Angelo Drive and Thotland Road Area:
-Report
The Administrator presented the Engineer's report dated July 2, 1957, and called
attention to Section (C) thereof. The Engineer stated that curb and gutter should
be installed in the whole area and that the cost for said curb and gutter would
be approximately $2.25 per front foot and that the cost of bituminous pave-
ment would be an additional $1.06 per front foot.
Dr. Robert J. Boller, 1040 Angelo Drive, stated that he was the unofficial
spokesman for Mssrs. Peterson, Smith, Oys, and one other, all of whom were
present, and that they were in favor of the improvements proposed by the
Village Engineer.
The Clerk presented preliminary plans for the proposed public improvement pre-
pared by the Village Engineer, and said Engineer's estimate of the cost of
said improvement as follows:
TOTAL COST $33,665.00
which plans and estimate were examined by the Council, approved, and ordered
placed on file. Member Teresi MOVED the adoption of a resolution to be entitled:
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON A CERTAIN PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT
(Fund 21(h) - Angelo Drive and Thotland Road, Thotland's Twin View Terrace,
Curb and Gutter and Bituminous Surfacing)
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: 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. Said public hear-
ing to be held on July 23, 1957. See Resolutions Book page LYLl.
Public Hearing: Rezoning, Anthony Lane Studios, Mr. Duane W. Foss:
(See Minutes of April 2 and March 19, 1957)
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 Light Industrial to Open Development. Said affidavit was examined, app-
roved, 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 present who desired to do so were afforded
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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
Mssrs. Jack Culver, 1510 West Constance Drive, John C. Pearce, 1501 West Constance
Drive, George A. Lurestad, Jr., 1520 West Constance Drive, Roger W. Sather, 1521
West Constance Drive, and James H. Smullen, 1531 West Constance Drive were present.
After being advised of the proceedings, they stated that they had no objection to
the instant proceedings, but would like to be advised if the matter came to the
Council again for zoning to Light Industrial.
MOVED by Rahn seconded by Teresi carried to give a first reading to an ordinance
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
(Anthony Lane Studio Property)
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Rahn carried to approve the above ordinance herein
quoted by title on its first reading.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Rahn carried to give a second reading to the ordinance
quoted above on the grounds that a public urgency exists. Said reading was then had.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Rahn carried to approve the above ordinance on its
second reading and to order publication thereof. See Ordinance Book page
Member Bies arrived at nine o'clock P.M.
Final Plat Approval: Trach's Second Addition:
LVED by Teresi seconded by Rahn carried to grant final approval to the plat of
Trach's Second Addition upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission, subject
to the posting of a bond guaranteeing compliance with subdivision requirements
of 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 Plat Approval: Sleepy Hollow:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Stark carried to grant final approval to the Sleepy Hollow
plat upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission, subject to the posting
of a bond guaranteeing compliance with subdivision requirements of the Village of
Golden Valley, said bond to be released one year from this date providing all require-
ments of said bond have been met in the opinion of the Village Engineer.
Final Plat Approval: Glenway Slopes:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Rahn carried to grant final approval to the plat of
Glenway Slopes Addition upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission, subject
to the posting of a bond guaranteeing compliance of subdivision requirements of 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.
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Adjourned Public Hearin : Fund 57; (See Minutes of June 18 1957) Storm Sewer
and Draine. St. Margaret n=suhurcn - e pian eig isDrainage Area:
The Council was advised that representatives of St. Margaret Mary's Church had an
oral agreement with the Minneapolis Park Board which would permit the church to move
the hill lying adjacent to the low property owned by the church into said low property,
and that the parishioners of the church were planning to put in any necessary storm
drainage without requiring that any property be specially assessed to pay the cost
thereof.
The Council instructed that the Engineer attempt to obtain a letter from St. Margaret
Mary's Church that they would not fill the property until such time as the above
plans are carried out or until the Village has commenced a storm drainage improvement.
MOVED by Rahn seconded by Teresi carried to adjourn the instant public hearing to
July 23, 1957•
Off -Sale Intoxicating Liquor License: Waldron Drug:
MOVED by Rahn seconded by Teresi carried to issue the following license per applica-
tion on file:
LICENSE FEE
Mr. Burton S. Waldron $100.00
d/b/a/ Waldron Drug Intoxicating Liquor Off -Sale
Adjourned Public Hearing: Proposed Watermain Improvement, Parkview Terrace: (See
minutes or dune io, ly7lJ
MOVED by Rahn seconded by Teresi carried that said improvement be laid on the table
indefinitely.
Resolution Ordering Condemnation, East One Half Yale Garden Homes:
Member Teresi introduced the resolution as titled below and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONDEMNATION
(Streets in East Half 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 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 page1119.
Resolution Ordering_
Condemnation) West One Half Yale Garden Homes:
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Member Bies introduced the resolution as titled below and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONDEMNATION
(Streets in West Half Yale Garden Homes)
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The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly Seconded by Member
Teresi 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
The Council instructed that no building permit be issued to add to the basement home
with the street address of 3221 Regent Avenue North.
,Resignation of Village Engineer, Mr. Ralph Fredrickson:
The Administrator presented the resignation of Mr. Ralph Fredrickson dated July 1,
1957. MOVED by Rahn seconded by Teresi carried to accept the resignation of Mr.
Ralph Fredrickson with regrets, and to wish Mr. Fredrickson the very best of luck
in his new venture.
TI)VED by Stark seconded by Bies carried that the Council consider a proposal from the
T. M. Clark Company which would place Mr. Ralph Fredrickson in charge of current
projects on a temporary basis, or until such time as the Council hires a new Village
Engineer, and releases the Clark Company.
,Report of Engineer: Storm Drainage Area Lying on Sumter Avenue North of Winsdale,
Wiffin—etka Addition:
The Administrator presented the Engineer's report of July 2, 1957, and called attention
to Paragraph (a) of said report.
After discussion, MOVED by Bies seconded by Stark carried to instruct the Village
Engineer to prepare a preliminary survey and to make recommendations based upon
said survey.
Report of Engineers Storm Drainage - Westwood Drive and Roanoke Road Area:
The Engineer's report of July 2, 1957, was studied. The Engineer stated that
after sewers are built, it is possible some remedial work could be done. No further
action was taken.
Bituminous Pavement: Toledo Avenue:
With respect to the Engineer's report of July 2, 1957, paragraph (e) thereof was
studied by the Council.
The Clerk presented preliminary plans for a certain proposed public improvement
prepared by the Village Engineer, and said Engineer's estimate of the cost of said
improvement as follows:
TOTAL COST $6,339.00
which plans and estimate were examined by the Council, approved, and ordered placed
on file.
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Member Rahn introduced a resolution to be entitled below and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON A CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT
(Fund 21 (i) - Toledo Avenue Bituminous Surfacing)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Teresi 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. Said public hearing
to be held July 23, 1957• See Resolutions Book Page
Application for 3.2 On -Sale Non Intoxicating Malt Beverages License: George's Cafe:
Mr. Kenneth W. Rah, License Chairman, reported that he had checked the application
of Georges Cafe, located at 5328 Wayzata Boulevard, for a 3.2 On -Sale Non -Intoxi-
cating Malt Beverage license, and that all necessary papers were in order, but that
he could not recommend that the license be granted to Georgets Cafe per said applica-
tion. Member Stark stated that Georgets Cafe is not an institution of the same
category as Sarenpats, McCarthyts, and the Boulevard, in that it is not a "liquor
place" which depends for most of its income from the sale of over -the -bar intoxi-
cating liquors.
Member Rahn then MOVED and seconded by Bies carried to deny the application of
Mr. George Bestler d/b/a% as Georgets Cafe, for a 3.2 On -Sale Non -Intoxicating
Malt Beverage License. Member Stark voted "NO", whereupon the Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Temporary Quarters - Village Council Chambers:
Member Rahn reported that Mr. Dave Trach, proprietor of the Golden Valley Shopping
Center, had offered to furnish the Village with a suitable place for public meetings
without cost to the Village, provided the Village would undertake the necessary
expense of installing proper light fixtures.
MOVED by Rahn seconded by Teresi carried to accept the offer of Mr. Dave Trach.
Approval of Plans: Douglas Drive Extended:
All members of the Council unanimously agreed to add said matter to the Council
agenda. The Village Engineer thereupon presented the construction plans for the
grading of State Aid Road No. 102 between Trunk Highway #55 and State Aid Road No. 6.
Upon the recommendation of Mr. Ralph Fredrickson, Village Engineer, it was MOVED
by Rahn seconded by Bies carried to instruct the Administrator to advise Hennepin
County of the approval of the grading plans for Douglas Drive North (S.A.R. NO: 102)
between Trunk Highway #55 and S.A.R. #6 (Golden Valley Road), and to authorize the
proper officials to sign said plans.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Rahn carried to approve all. bills submitted for approval
on the prelist of bills, in the total amount of x$304,893.46.
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PROVED by Rahn seconded by Teresi carried that the meeting adjourn.
ATTEST:
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