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SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE
VILLAGE COUNCIL
December 4, 1957
Pursuant to due, call and notice thereof, a Special 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 December 4, 1957,
at 7:30 otclock P. M. The following members were present: Bies, Flannagan
Nadasdy, Teresi and the following were absent: None. Member Stark arrived
at 8:00 otclock P. M.
The Mayor called the meeting to'order at 7:35 otclock P. M.
Also present: Village Administrator Royce Owens, Village Engineer Donald
Sorensen, Treasurer C. W. Bryan, Village Attorney Neal Peterson, Finance
Officer John Murphy, Sewer Superintendent Donald Spaulding, Plumbing
Inspector Harry Hamman, and President of the Planning Commission George
Pennock.
Village Election:
Dist.
Dist.
Dist.
Dist.
The Mayor called
the Council to
order as a Canvassing Board. The Commiss-
ioner of Registration presented
the election returns
for the Village Election
held on Tuesday,
December 3, 1957, as follows:
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Ballots
Number
Defective
Cast
and Counted ,
Registered
Ballots
District No. 1
407
1,327
4
District No. 2
290
872
117
District No. 3
222
910
9
District No. 4
404
1,069
1
District No. 5
426
1,,273
2
District No. 6
504
1,309
Total
2,253
63,760
16
Office of Mavor
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Dist.
Dist.
Dist.
Dist.
Dist.
Dist.
Total
Candidate
1
2
3
4
5
6
Carl Nadasdy
330
199
136
287
202
275
1,428
Gail Wilson
71
85
84
117
221
227
805
Write Ins
2
2
Office of Trustee
Candidate
1
2
3
4
5
6
Total
Arthur Flannagan
278
178
116
255
194
302
1,323
Edward McAllister
88
6o
52
95
202
149
646
Clarence Scherer
298
218
117
231
226
305
1,395
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1 1 2 3 4 5 6 Total
Ralph R. Stark 83 81 61 125 118 167 635
Write Ins 4 1 —5
Office of Justice of the Peace
Candidate, 1 2 3 4 5 6 Total
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A. Paul Lommen 371 285 146 330 366 438 1,936
Write Ins 5 3 2 1 6 17
LVED by Bies seconded by Teresi carried to certify the above election re-
turns as submitted by the Commissioner of Registration and to declare the
candidates receiving the greatest number of votes elected to the offices
indicated.
Canvassing Board -December 3, 1957 Special Bond Election:
The Village Clerk presented the official returns of the Special Election
held in and for the Village on December 3, 1957, as filed in his office by
the Judges and Clerk's of the election for the Village, together with affi-
davits showing posting and publication of notice of said election, in
accordance with the resolution adopted by the Council on October 22, 1957.
Said returns and affidavits were examined and found satisfactory and direc-,
ted to be placed on file.
Member Bies introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION CANVASSING RETURNS OF SPECIAL BOND ELECTION"
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Teresi, and on roll call, there were 4 AYES and 0 NAYS, as follows:
Bies AYE
Flannagan AYE
Nadasdy AYE
Stark (Absent)
Teresi AYE
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. See
Resolutions Book Page_,2,7_.q
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Re: Minutes of November 5)_1957, November 19., 1957:
.LVED by Member Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to correct the minutes
of November 5, 1957, page 227, paragraph 7, by striking therefrom the
following words:
"to instruct the Village Attorney to prepare
a resolution regarding a special fund for
miscellaneous fees collected by the Village"
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and submitting in lieu thereof the following:
"to request a report from the Finance Department
of Special Funds and Fees, to determine the
necessity for a resolution regarding said funds
and fees"
MOVED by Bies seconded by Flannagan carried to correct the minutes of Novem-
ber 19., 1957, page 235, paragraph 2, by striking therefrom the following
words:
"the 1957, average monthly earnings,"
and substituting in lieu thereof the following:
"the December 31, 1957 salary,"
Public Hearing -Proposed Public Impr
sure Avenue 5b-GG-Jz Xenia Avenue
MTuth Stregr7d-GG-1) :
and Grave
a Avenue
The Village Administrator presented and affidavit of publication of notice
in the official Village newspaper of public hearing to be held at this time
and place regarding the proposed improvements as described in said affidavit.
Said affidavit was examined, approved., and ordered placed on file. The
Administrator advised the Council that the estimated cost of said improve-
ments was:
TOTAL COST: $5,681.40 ,
The Village Engineer recommended the construction of said improvements and
advised that sufficient petitions requesting said improvements were on file
in the Village office.
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
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
The Mayor then declared the public hearing closed.
Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MVED its adoptim :
"RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
(Grading and Gravelling: Laurel Avenue 58 -GG -3; Xenia Avenue
58 -GG -4; Gettysburg Avenue and Duluth Street 58 -GG -1)"
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, Flannagan, Nadasdy, Stark and Teresi;
and the following voted against the same: None;
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whereupon said resolution was dedlared duly passed and adopted , signed by
the Mayor, and his signature attested by the Clerk. See Resolutions Book pageg�?
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Member Teresi then introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION ORDERING WORK DONE BY DAY LABOR"
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Bies, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof: Bies, Flannagan, Nadasdy, Stark, and Teresi;
and the following voted agALinst the same: None;
whereupon the Mayor declared said resolution duly passed and adopted, signed
by the Mayor, and his signature attested by the Clerk. See Resolutions Book
page .,2 3 3 1.
Member Teresi then introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
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IRe: Lease of Property for Library Purposes, Report of Library Board:
The Attorney read a letter addressed to Mr. Svitak, lessor of said property,
dated December 4, 1957. Said letter was ordered placed on file in the
Village office.
MVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to table the matter.
Report on use of unauthorized pipe for sewer house connections:
A report by the Sewer Inspectbr, dated November 15, 1957, was presented, approved
and ordered placed on file in the Clerkis office.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to table the matter until
approval of "Permaline Fibre Pipe' , I is secured from the Building Inspectors
and Engineers of communities in this area.
Licenses, Taxicabs, Town Taxicab Cmma
Messrs. Leslie R. Johnson and Alfred W. Hay spoke at length regarding the
operation of taxicab companies.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Flannagan carried that no action be taken to revoke
the license of Town Taxicab company. Member Stwk voted "NO".
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Christmas Tree Licenses:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to issue Christmas Tree
Licenses to the following:
Name Location License Number
Harold W. Jerde Pennsylvania Avenue 1336
and T.H. #12
Roy Tammi Golden Hills Shopping 1338
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Leo J. Ness Golden Valley Shopping 1339
Center
Mr. Richard Carlisle, 4024 Olson Highway, withdrew his request for a
Christmas Tree License.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the refund of
$50.00 to Mr. Carlisle and the addition of said check to the prelist of
bills.
Disbursements omitted from Prelist of bills:
Member Teresi intorduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION RATIFYING 1956 PAYROLL"
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Flannagan, and upon vote b6ing taken thereon, the following voted in
favor thereof: Bies, Flannagan, Nadasdy, 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 Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION RATIFYING PAYMENT OF CERTAIN CLAIMS"
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Teresi, and upon vote bbing taken thereon, the following voted in
favor thereof:
Bies, Flannagan, Nadasdy, Stark, and Teresi;
and the following voted against the same: None;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the
MayoIr, and his signature attested by the Clerk. See Resolutions Book page
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Application for Billboard Permit, Crown Sign Company for Shell Oil COM2,2y:
MOVED by Bies seconded by Teresi carried to instruct that a billboard permit
be issued for the erection of a temporary sign at 3922 Olson Memorial Highway
per plans and specifications on file in the office of the Village Clerk.
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Council,
December 4, 1957
Re: Mrs. Ralph
Isaacson, Re:
weeds in
"fields Lake":
The report of the Weed Inspector dated November 22, 1957, and the report of
the Fire Marshal dated November 27, 1957, were read and ordered placed on file
in the office of the Village Clerk. Mrs. Isaacson requested that the weeds be
burned in "fields Lake". Council recommended that a petition be circulated and
presented to the Council at a future meeting.
Civil Service Commission report re: John Schoenecker - Patrolman:
The Administrator read a letter from the Civil Service Commission dated Decem-
ber 4, 1957, said letter was ordered placed on file. The Council requested
that future recommendations indicate the concurrence of the Chief -of -Police
with said recommendation by the Civil Service Commission.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Stark carried to approve the appointment of
John Schoenecker as a permanent patrolman, per the recommendation of the
Civil Service Commission.
Re: Presentation of 1958 petitions for Public
and 1958 Lateral
banitary Sewers:
The Village Engineer presented a report on petitions for lateral sewer im-
provements dated December 4, 1957, said report was read and ordered placed
on file in the Village C1erkts office. Citizens objected to the proposed
laterals in the north half of District 10, which lies north of Plymouth
Avenue.
MVED by Stark seconded by Teresi carried to instruct the consulting engin-
eers to prepare preliminary specifications and cost estimates, and the Village
Attorney to prepare a resolution calling a Public Hearing for January 21, 1957.
Subsidary agreement between the Village of Golden Valley and the Village of
The Village Attorney presented the proposed agreement to the Council. MOVED
by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the agreement and to
authorize the proper officials to execute same.
Acquisition of Deeds an/or Easements, Laurel Avenue extended:
The Village Attorney reported that a six months extension of time had been
secured. The Council tabled the matter to a later meeting.
Re: Agreement between the State of Minnesota and the Village of Golden
a Traffic Signals_at t e intersection of County -Road #1 an
T.H. #555::
MOVED by Tersi seconded by Stark carried to adopt the resolution approving
agreement, and to authorize the proper officials to execute same.
Re: Special Assessments against Lot 2, Block 1, Golden Oaks Fourth Additior
KarPp g•l Le in •
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Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION AMENDING SPECIAL ASSEST= ROLL"
The motion for the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Stark
and upon vote taken thereon, the following voted ,in favor thereof:
Bies, Nadasdyj Flannagan, Stark, and Teresi;
and the following voted against the same: None,
utereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by
the Mayor, and his signature attested by the Clerk. See Resolutions Book
page_�-
Northern States Power Comm Franchise:
MOVED by Bies seconded by Stark carried to give a first reading to an
ordinance entitled:
"ORDINANCE GRANTING PERMISSION TO NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY TO OPERATE
IN THE VILLAGE OF GOLDEN VALLEY"
MOVED by Stark seconded by Bies carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its first reading.
Re: ToRel Plat:
The Council deferred this matter to give Mr. Mandile time to secure advice
from his attorney.
Re: Position of Building Infector for 1958:
The Village Administrator presented a report from the Village Engineer, dated
November 21, 1957, regarding Mr. Don Boll's application for Building Inspector.
A letter from Mr. Dan Lynch, present part-time, Building Inspector, dated
November 29, 1957, applying for the position of Building Inspectpr, was read
and ordered placed on file in the Clerk's office.
Report regardipL necessary bonds sales:
The Village Administrator presented a report entitled "Memorandum of Dis-
cussion" dated December 2, 1957, recommending bond sales in the amount of
$73,000-00. Said report was ordered placed on file in the Clerk's office.
MVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to adopt the policy set forth
in the above mentioned report.
Re: Salaries:
MOVED by Bies seconded by Teresi carried to defer this matter and call a
special meeting for the discussion of salaries on December 9, 1957.
Resignation of Administrator Royce W. Owens: I
The Administrator presented his letter of resignation dated December 4,, 1957,
said letter was ordered placed on file in the Clerk's office.
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MOVED by Bies seconded by Stark carried to accept the above referenced
resignation with congratulations upon his new venture. Leave of abscence
with pay to December 31, 1957 inclusive. Mayor Nadasdy, Member Stark, and
Member Flannagan expressed their best wishes for good luck and success in
his new position.
MVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to appoint Donald Sorensen,
Village Engineer, as Acting Clerk and Village Administrator effective
December 5, 1957.
Discussion of Political Campaign Attacks:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda. MOVED by Flann-
agan seconded by Teresi carried to instruct the Mayor to issue a statement
to the newspaper regarding campaign charges, with the notice to the public
that any person or department slandered during said Village campaign, will
be given the opportunity to answer said charges and to clear their name or
department at the meeting of December 17, 1957.
Bills:
PVVED by Bies seconded by Stark carried to approve the bills as submitted on
the prelist.
Changes in Designations of Certain County Roads:
Member Bies introduced the following resolutions and MVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION CHANGING COUNTY ROAD DESIGNATIONS"
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, Flannagan, Nadasdy, 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",
Report and submission of contract with Animal Rescue League for 1958:
.MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Bies carried to renew the contract with the
Animal Rescue League to patrol the village for twelve months beginning
January 1, 1958, and to instruct the attorney to prepare; said contract for
the meeting of December 17, 1957.
Resolution Authorizing Bond Sale, $62,000.00, Northwest Trunk Sewer -TF -56-3:
Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and NOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION DIRECTING BOND SALE" (Northwest Trunk Sewer
TF -56-3) (1957 Improvements: Western Avenue Storm
Sewer, Douglas Drive Storm Sewer, Thotland and Toledo
Bituminous Surfacing; Thotland Curb and Gutter)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Flannagan, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following vote in
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favor thereof: Bies, Flannagan, Nadasdy, 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 A 4 '
Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and NDVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAINTENANCE OF CERTAIN STATE
AID ROADS'
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Bies and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in
favor thereof: Bies, Flannagan, Nadasdy, 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�Z # *
Re: Dedication of Right -of -Tay, Donald Roderick, 6500 Medicine Lake Road:
NDVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to accept the deeds dedicating
15 feet right-of-way and acquisition of additional 30 feet per report of the
Village Engineer, said report was ordered placed on file in the Clerk's
office.
Final Approval of White Acres Plat:
NDVED by Bies seconded by Stark carried to grant final approval to White
Acres Plat upon recommendation of the Village Engineer, and accept a per-
formance check in the amount of $500.00 in lieu of bond. Said check to be
released one year from this date providing all requirements of said plat
have been met in the opinion of the Village Engineer.
Re: 1958 Construction Proizram in Golden Valley, T.H. #55 and Winnetka
.ba.ssetiz ■ s yreex
Council deferred the above matter to the meeting of December 17, 1957.
Letter of November 25, 1957 from County Highway Department was ordered
placed on file in the C1erkts Office.
New Village Hall Committee:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda. Council recomm-
ended the appointment of three men from the Golden Valley Planning Commission
to serve with the New Village Hall Advisory Committee. The Council also
requested that minutes of the above mentioned committee meetings be kept
recording recording roll call votes on actions taken by the committee.
The Mayor stated that Council members and the Village Engineer should
understand their prescence at meetings is encouraged. Further that comm-
ittee reports be kept on the agenda at future meetings..
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Thompson Lumber Company
r..
The Council appointed the following
Lumber Company regarding acquisition
Paul Enghauser President of Planning
Council Cliff A. Teresi.
Lease of Library Premises:
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three men to negotiate with the Thompson
of said property. Citizens Committee
Commission George Pennock, Village
All Present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda. The Council re-
quested tabling the above matter pending a further report by the Library
Committee regarding available sites.
Re: Liability for subsidence of T.H. ;#12 and T.H. #100:
The Village Administrator read a letter dated November 27, 1957, from the
State Highway Department regarding settlement of the above referenced high-
ways due to sewer construction. Said letter was ordered placed on file in the
Clerk's office. A letter from G. N. Orr Engineering Company, dated November
29, 1957, notifying the Village that Barbarossa and Sons, Inc. and Notland
Construction Company are held liable for said repairs was read and ordered
placed on file in the Clerk's office. The Village Engineer advised the Council
that the contractors bonds is in effect and that they have received due notice
of liability.
Change Order No. 1,, -57 -SS -2 (Douglas Drive - St. Croix Storm Sewer):
The Village Engineer presented the change order in the estimated cost of
$1,000.00 MVED by Bies seconded by Stark carried to approve the above ref-
erenced change order.
Fill for Jersey Avenue Improvement, Church of Good Shepherd:
Council deferred the above matter to the meeting of December 17, 1957.
MVED by Stark seconded by Bies carried to adjourn the meeting.
Attest:
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Acting Vi age C erkand Administrator