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REGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
August 6, 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 at 8030 Olson Memorial Highway in said Village on August 6, 1957, at
7:30 o'clock P. M.
The following members were present: Bies, Nadasdy, Rahn, Stark, and Teresi;
and the following were absents None. Also present: Administrator Owens,
Village Engineer Sorensen, and Village Attorney Kane.
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:45 P.M. o'clock.
Re: Minutes:
MOVED by Rahn seconded by Stark carried to defer acceptance of the minutes
of the meetings of May 28, 1957, July 16, 1957, July 23, 1957, July 30, 1957,
to the next meeting of the Council on August 20, 1957, and to instruct
Mayor Nadasdy and Mr. Owens to report their concurrence at said meeting.
Public Hearing - St. Croix and Douglas Drive Storm Drainage:
The affidavit of publication of notice in the official Village newspaper of
public hearing to be held at this time and place regarding the proposed
improvement as described in said affidavit was presented. Said affidavit
was examined, approved and ordered placed on file.
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:
PROPONENT REASON
Mr. John Pierce Mr. Pierce suggested the installation
1501 West Constance Drive of a 200 foot concrete "apron" instead
of a pipe to prevent wash -outs.
Mrs. James McNamee Mrs. McNamee stated a 200 foot "apron"
1561 North Constance Drive would not be long enough and children
were getting into the open ditch.
Mr. Smullen Mr. Smullen inquired, will the rail -
1531 West Constance Drive road pay a share of assessment for
the improvement.
The Mayor then declared the public hearing closed.
Member Teresi then introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
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"RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF AND DIRECTING PREPARATION OF FINAL PLANS
AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR A CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT" (Fund 21 (c) -
Douglas Drive -St. Croix -Honeywell Drainage)
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
Member Stark then introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR
BIDS" (Douglas Drive - St Croix - Honeywell Drainage)
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 / f j
Public Hearing - Rezoning, request of Mr. Elmer Lamphere:
The affidavit of publication of notice in the official Village newspaper
of public hearing to be held at this time and place regarding the proposed
rezoning as described in said affidavit was presented. Said affidavit was
examined, approved and ordered placed on file.
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:
OBJECTOR
None
OBJECTION
None
Mr. Elmer Lamphere was present for the purpose of answering questions
regarding the use of the property.
MOVED by Rahn seconded by Stark carried to refer the rezoning of the
above referenced property to the Planning Commission and defer action
until the next meeting of the council on August 20, 1957•
Opening of Bids:
The Mayor announced that sealed bids for the construction of certain
public improvements had been received in accordance with the notice of
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advertisement for bids published by the Clerk as directed by the res-
olution of this Council adopted July 23, 1957. Said bids were publicly
read and considered, and the engineer for the Village tabulated the
total contract cost under the terms of said bids in accordance with the
unit prices stated therein, and said bids were found to be as followsi
Name of Bidder
Portion of
Work Bid On
Total
Contract Cost
Bury Carlson Inc. (a) Plant -Mix Bit. Sur- $ 3,395.00
facing Western Avenue
Gust A. Holm Const. It 4,375.00
Blacktop Service Co. It 3025.00
Jay W. Craig Co. it 31815.00
(b) Street Grad. & Graveling
Willis W. Snyder Co. West z Yale Garden Homes$�14,328.65
Earl Welch Excavating Co. It 17,842.00
Tessem Constr. Co.
Phelps Drake Inc.
Northern Contracting Co.
Frank Serratore
Gust A. Holm
Jay W. Craig Company
Victor Carlson, Inc.
Tessem Constr. Co.
Arnold Beckman
Art Bolier
(c) Storm Sewer
Western Avenue 4,730.25
i, 5,274.60
it 4,090.60
it 4,966.00
(d) Roadmixed Bit. Sur-
facing Thotland & Toledo Ave.15,180.00
It 14,400.00
(e) Concrete Curb & Gutter
Thotland's Twin View Terrace 15,046.00
it 12,928.88
11 12,631.00
It 11,416.20
MOVED by Stark seconded by Bies carried to refer the bids of the Village
Engineer for study, tabulation and recommendation to the Village Council
at the next regular meeting.
Res Request for Change Order -Lateral Sewer Fund #4 (c):
Member Bies then introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption;
"RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON A CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENT" (Lateral Sewer 4(c) Minter)
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, said Public Hearing to
be held on September 4, 1957. See Resolutions Book page -(ZZ.
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Building Permit -Final Approval -Jehovah's Witnesses Church:
MOVED by Stark seconded by Bies carried to grant final approval subject to
recommendations of the Planning Commission of March 14, 1957•
Building Permit-Heldwood Nursing Home:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried to grant said building permit.
Vacation of Ardmore Drive:
MOVED by Stark seconded by Bies carried to instruct the attorney to file
the resolution ordering the vacation of said street, at the request of
the attorneys for Federal Container, Inc., and Felds' Market. (See
minutes of June 4, 1957)
Final Approval of Plat, White Acres:
MOVED by Rahn seconded by Stark carried to grant final approval of said
plat, subject to the written recommendation of the Village Engineer.
Re: Karl Lepping-8100 Wesley Drive:
MOVED by Stark seconded by Rahn carried to instruct the Village Attorney
to negotiate with the developers of Golden Oaks Fourth Addition regarding
said matter and to order the report of the Special Assessment Clerk placed
on file.
Re: Service Drive, Trunk Highway #55, between Rhode Island and Winnetka:
Council referred the above matter to the Planning Commission and the
Village Engineer for study and recommendation.
Re: Special Assessments -Lester Elstad:
Report of Special Assessment Clerk dated August 6, 1957, was read, approved
and ordered placed on file.
Member Stark introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION AMENDING ASSESSMENTS FOR TRUNK SEWER NO. 2"
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 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
Book page.
Re: Oiling of Harold Avenue:
A petition by persons residing on Harold Avenue was noted and ordered placed
on file.
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Member Bies then introduced and read the following resolution and MOVED
its adoption: I
"RESOLUTION ORDERING DUST TREATMENT FOR A CERTAIN STREET"
(Harold Avenue)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Stark and, upon vote being taken thereon, the following members
voted in favor thereof: Bies, Nadasdy, Rahn, Stark, and Teresil
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
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Re: Proposed Crossing - Douglas Drive Extended:
Letter of Mr. L. P. Pederson, County Engineer was ordered placed on file.
The Council requested Member Bies to negotiate with the Hennepin County
officials regarding said crossing.
Re: Easements Sanitary Sewer,, Project 4(a):
MOVED by Stark seconded by Rahn carried to send the letter regarding sewer
easements on France Avenue, as recommended by the consulting engineers, to
the City of Minneapolis.
Re: Authority to Move Telephone Poles on Private Property-.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried to authorize the Village Engineer
to authorize the removal of utility poles on private property where required
due to construction of sewer.
Re--, Completion date of Project 4(b)-.
Letter of August 2., 1957, from G. M. Orr Engineering Company was ordered
placed on file.
MOVED by Stark seconded by Bies carried to advise said contractor the
Council will give every consideration to extension of time if necessary,
if the contractor cannot meet his deadline.
Re: Final approval and acceptance of Lametti & Sons Sewer Project:
Mr. Robert Huston of the G. M. Orr Engineering Company, stated weather had
delayed the completion of said sewer, but the project will be finished as
soon as possible.
)ort of Attorney re:_ Funds due Golden Valley from New Hopes(See minutes
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The Council deferred this matter to the meeting of August 20, 1957• 1
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Re: Water Facilities, Parkview Terrace:
Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION CONCERNING PARKVIEW TERRACE WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENT AND OTHER
WATER MATTERS"
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Bies 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 /�j
Resolution Re: Indiana Avenue:
Member Rahn introduced and read the following resolution and MOVED its
adoption:
"RESOLUTION ORDERING WORK DONE BY DAY LABOR ON INDIANA AVENUE NORTH"
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Teresi 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 -.L -
Re Mosquito Abatement:
Member Teresi then MOVED the adoption of a resolution to be entitled:
"RESOLUTION REGARDING MOSQUITO ABATEMENT"
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, ordered
signed by the Mayor, and his signature attested by the Clerk. See Resolutions
Book page 8L .
Re: Oiling of Xerxes Avenue by the City of Minneapolis:
Member Stark then introduced and read the following resolution and MOVED
its adoption:
"RESOLUTION ORDERING DUST TREATMENT FOR A CERTAIN STREET" (Xerxes Avenue North)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Bies, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted
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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 lZI
Re: Ratification of Finance Officer and Bookkeeper:
MOVED by Stark seconded by Bies carried to approve the employment of a
Finance Officer and a Bookkeeper for the Village of Golden Valley. Teresi
voted "NO".
Easements for Winnetka and Valders Avenue Storm Sewer:
MOVED by Stark seconded by Bies carried to accept the above referenced
easements and to instruct the attorney to file same.
Re: Finance Department Report;
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Stark carried to defer comment on this matter
to the meeting of August 20, 1957, and the Council instructed that all
members of the Council receive copies of said recommendations.
Ordinance -Second Reading -Rezoning Mark Hurd Aerial Survey Company:
MOVED by Bies seconded by Stark carried to give a second reading to an
ordinance entitled.-
"AN
ntitled:"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE" (Rezoning, Mark Hurd Aerial Survey Co.)
MOVED by Bies seconded by Stark carried to approve the above ordinance
herein quoted by title on its second reading, and to order publication there-
of. See Ordinance Book page.
Re: Personnel Ordinance and Position Classification:
MOVED by Rahn seconded by Bies carried to defer this matter until Wh Budget
meeting.
Re: Billboard Survey:
The Council deferred this matter until the meeting of August 20, 1957.
Re: M & W Billboard Case:
A letter from the Village Attorney dated August 3, 1957, was read and ordered
placed on file.
Appointment of Chairman of Golden Valley United Nations Days:
The Administrator reported he had been unable to find anyone willing to
accept said appointment.
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Re: Letter from Mr. Richard Jewett, President of New Hope Taxpayers'
Association:
The letter from Mr. Richard Jewett, dated August 2, 1957, was ordered
placed on file.
MOVED by Rahn seconded by Teresi carried that Mr. -Jewett be advised that
all meetings of the Golden Valley Village Council are public meetings.
License -Renewal:
Name License Number Kind of License
Sinclair Refining Company 1330 Service Station
7500 Wayzata Boulevard
MOVED by Rahn seconded by Stark carried to approve the renewal of the
above listed license per application on file.
Bills. -
MOVED by Bies seconded by Stark carried to approve the bills as submitted
on the prelist., except the bill numbered #300 to Haarstick & Lundgren.
MOVED by Rahn seconded by Bies carried to adjourn the meeting.
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