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04-01-58 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING of the VILLAGE COUNCIL April 1, 1958 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 April 1, 1958, at 7:30 otclock P. M. The following members were present: Bies, Flannagan, Nadasdy, Scherer, and Teresi; and the following was absent: None. The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:50 o'clock P. M. Present were Village Clerk and Administrator Roger K. Ulstad, Village Attorney Stanley Kane, Village Engineer Donald Sorensen, Village Treasurer C. W. Bryan, Building Inspector Dan Lynch, Sewer and Water Superintendent Donald Spaulding, Special Assessment Clerk Bob Burns, Street Superintendent Arno Denzin, Deputy Clerk Helen Penniman, Consulting Engineers Harry Mayeron and Robert J. Huston, President of the Planning Commission George Pennock, Planning Commission Member John Borchert. Minutes of the Meeting of March 18, 1958: MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the minutes of March 18, 1958. Award of Bids - Industrial Tractor: The Village Engineer presented a tabulation and recommendation dated March 319 1958 recommending the Astleford Equipment Company be awarded said bid. Said recommendation was ordered placed on file in the Clerkts office. Mr. Bernard C. Buchanan, representative of Bement -Cahill Equipment Company, presented a letter of protest dated April 1, 1958, to the above referenced recommendation. Said letter was ordered placed on file in the Clerkts office. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Bies carried to defer the awarding of bid to the meeting of April 15, 1958. Multiple Dwelling -Turner's Crossroad at Woodstock (B.A. Robbins): Mr. George Pennock president of the Planning Commission gave a resume of the Planning Commission recommendations. Mr. John Borchert member of the Planning Commission clarified action taken by the Planning Commission at the meeting of March 13, 1958. OBJECTOR OBJECTION Mr. A. G. Stasel Mr. Stasel representing other 209 Turnerts Crossroad residents opposed rezoning said area to Multiple Dwelling Zone. 1 1 u Regular Meeting of the Village Council, April 1, 1958 Mr. Harry Ranks 5726 Woodstock Avenue Mr. Melvin Hetlund 324 Meander Road PROPONENT Mr. B. A. Robbins Mr. Segal, Attorney Mr. Gordon Reininger 1620 Welcome Avenue Agreed with Mr. Stasel in opposition to Multiple Dwelling Zone. Mr. Hetlund offered to reimburse Mr. Robbins his invest- ment in said property based on contract for deed in the amount of $12,000.00 plus $500.00, and that Mr. Hetlund would assume balance of contract for deed. REASON Mr. Robbins requested said area be rezoned and requested a'buildi.ng permit for a mul- tiple dwelling. Mr. Segal, represented Mr. Robbins. Mr. Reininger represented Mr. Olson and Mr. Robbins in the sale of said property. Mr. George Loughland member of the Plat Committee of the Planning Commission stated the plat committee considered the plat under Open Development Zone. Member Flannagan stated the citizen*s should know that Mr. Olson had stated said property would be used for double bungalows, the matter was then refer- rred to the Planning Commission who recommended said arearemaina resident- ial area. Mr. Flannagan stated Mr. Reininger attacked the members of the Planning Commission in an attempt to influence the Council. OBJECTOR Mr. Axelson 5717 Woodstock Avenue Mrs. Beckman 5721 Woodstock Avenue Mr. LaBell 2701 Woodstock OBJECTION Mr. Axelson opposed rezoning. Mrs. Beckman opposed rezoning. Mr. LaBell opposed rezoning. Mr. Reininger stated that he recommended that the Planning Commission should employ professional planners to assist them. Mayor Nadasdy summarized the Council*s views that this was an unusual case with an innocent party involved. Multiple Dwellings are becoming more important as time goes by, and that Mr. Robbins is the innocent party. The planning Commission has been unanimous ou in consistently recommending that this area remain residential for the good of Golden Valley as a whole, and for the valuation of the adjacent property. LVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi to deny a building permit for Multiple Dwelling on Turner's Crossroad. Upon roll call vote being taken thereon, the members were recorded as voting as follows: Bies YES Flannagan YES Nadasdy YES Scherer YES Teresi YES Whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. Multiple DwellinE - Douglas Drive at Olympia (Klink Realty): Mr. George Pennock presented the recommendation of theZoning Committee of the Planning Commission dated March 17, 1958. Said report was ordered placed on file in the Clerk's office. Mr. Duane Foss and Mr. Stanley Klink appeared and presented their plat and plans. The Village Attorney stated that new plans should be con- sidered under the new Multiple Dwelling Zoning Code. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to refer the plat and plans to the Planning Commission for consideration under Multiple Dwelling Zoning Code and recommended consideration of the peculiar shape of the property, waiver of set -back and parking areas for the best use of the land. Public Hearin - Lateral Sanitary Sewer Project No. 58-L.F. (22, 23, 24 and 10. and 11): The Mayor announced that pursuant to a public hearing held on March 11, 1958, and a continued public hearing held on March 18, 1958, action was to be taken at this meeting relating to the subject matter of said public hearings, namely construction of Lateral Sanitary Sewer Project - No. 58-L.F. (5, 13, 14, 15A, 17, 19, and 21). The -Clerk presented an affid&'fit of public hearing on certain public imprevements described in the resolution of this Council relating thereto, adopted on March 11, 1958. Said affidavit was then examined, approved and ordered filed in the office of the Village Clerk. Said affidavit - related to Lateral Sanitary Sewer Project No. 58-L.F. (10, 11, 22, 23, and 24). The Mayor then announced that the meeting was open for public hearing on said proposed public improvements. All persons present to do so were afforded an opportunity to express their views on all said proposed public improvements. No persons P resented objection except the following: 1 1 1 OBJECTOR Area 58-L.F.-10: Mr. Ralph Olson 1401 Rhode Island Avenue North. Mr. Bernard Buckley 1203 Sumpter Avenue North. The Mayor closed the public hearing. OBJECTION Objected to sewers in said area. Objected to sewers in north half of said area. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to omit construction of Lateral Sewer in Area 11 as described in said affidavit of publication. Member Teresi then introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF AND DIRECTING PREPARATION OF FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR LATERAL SEWER IMPROVEMENT (Project No. 58-L.F.- 59 14, 21, 100 22, 23, and 24)" The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Flannagan, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted in favor thereof: Flannagan, Nadasdy, Scherer, 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 . Communication from Orr-Schelen Re: Trunk Sewer at Minnesota Western R.R.: The Village Engineer presented a letter dated March 27, 1958, from the G. M Orr Engineering Company, regarding the protection of the Northwest Trunk Sewer line where the railroad bridge crosses Bassett*s Creek. Said letter was ordered placed on file in the Clerk*s office. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to advertise for bids at the same time the sewer bids are called for on sanitary sewer improvement project No. 58-L.F. New Village Hall Committee Report: Mr. Paul Enghauser, chairman of the committee, presented a colored sketch of the proposed new Village Hall and reported that the committee was waiting for the architects to complete the check plans. Preliminary Plat Approval - Ewald Heights: Mr. George Pennock, president of the Planning Commission presented the re- commendation of the Planning Commission (see minutes of March 139 1958) and reported the Plat Committee had approved the proposed plat. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to grant preliminary approvel to Ewald Heights Plat upon recommendation of the Planning Commission. 7 Preliminary Plat Approval - Colonial Realty Company: Mr. George Pennock, president of the Planning Commission, presented the recommendations of the Planning Commission (see minutes of March 13, 1958). MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to defer approval of the above referenced plat to the meeting of April 15, 1958. Second Reading - Ordinance Rezoning Trach -Prudential Property: MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to give a second reading to an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE" (Trach -Prudential) MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the above ordinance herein quoted by title on its second reading and to order publication thereof. See Ordinance Book page JzlS . Request for Building Permit - Prudential Building, 8100 Olson Highway: MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to grant a building permit to Trach Construction Company for the Prudential building at approximately 8100 Olson Highway, subject to the approval of plans by the Village Building Inspector. Report of Villa a Engineer Re: Estimates for Street Construction Storm Sewer on Triton Drive: The Council deferred the above referenced matter to the meeting of April 15, 1958. Re: Suburban Gas Agency: The Council deferred the above referenced matter to the meeting of April 15, 1958. Proposed Amended Assessments (Correction of footage errors): Mr. Bob Burns, SpecialAssessment Clerk, presented proposed amended assess- ments report dated April 1, 1958. Said report was ordered placed on file in the Clerk's office. Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION AMENDING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLLS" 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: Flannagan, Nadasdy, Scherer, 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 Resolutinns Book Page Jai 1 1 63 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, April 1, 1958 Appointment'_of Member to Suburban Sanitary Disposal Authority: The Council deferred the above referenced'matter to the meeting of April 15, 1958. Licenses: MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve issuance of ihe following licenses: Name Type Number Amount Leslie L. Humbert Garbage Service 1425 $ 25.00 Schuller's Taverna Tavern 1440 $350.00 Jerry Cramer Off -Sale Non-Intox. Malt Liquor. 1508 $ 15.00 Norman Hoerst Foot Peddler 1509 $ 5.00 Cramer's Food Market Soft Drinks 1506 $ 10.00 Kennedy's Fishing Place Soft Drinks 1507 $ 10.00 Paddy's Drive In Soft Drinks 1510 $ 10.00 MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to refund $500.00 to Schuller's Tavern in full settlement to date for an overcharge on On -Sale Non-Intoxicatipg Malt Liquor licenses. Re: Sewer Billing Industrial Plants, Commercial Buildings: The Sewer and Water Inspector presented a report dated April 1, 1958, regarding sewer billing for Industrial and Commercial buildings. Said report was read and ordered placed on file in the Clerk's office. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to give a first reading to an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE (Metered Flow Charges for Sewer Use)" MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the ordinance herein quoted by title on its first reading. Request for Public Hearing April 15. 1958. Re: Storm Sewer - Etzler Pronerty and T.H. #12: Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and. MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON A CERTAIN PROPOSED STORM DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT (Spring Green South)" The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Flannagan; and upon vote being taken thereon the following members voted in favor thereof: Flannagan, Nadasdy, Scherer, 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 O g R, Regular Meeting of the Village Council, April 1, 1958 Automatic Voting Machines: Mr. Maves, representative of the Automatic Voting Machine Corporation, presented a letter dated March 22, 1958. Said letter was read and ordered placed on file in the Clerk's office. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to purchase fourteen (14) voting machines and to advertise for bids at the meeting of May 6, 1958. Request for Advertisement for Bids, Street Materials: Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS (Street Replacement and Improvement Work in Connection with Lateral Sewers 4(a), 4(b), and 4(c); General Street Replacement, Repair, Maintenance and Improvement Work)" The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Flannagan; and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted in favor thereof: Flannagan, Nadasdy, Scherer, 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 s// . Re: Bond - Woodlawn Park Second Addition - L. Z. Carlson: The Village Engineer presented a letter dated March 25, 1958, requesting a reduction in the amount of developers bond. Said letter was read and ordered placed on file in the Clerk's office. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to reduce the amount of said bond number 84034-12-5662-55 to $5,000.00, and cancel bond number 84034-12- 5388-55. Games of Skill: The Council requested the Village Attorney to amend the Village Ordinance to read $25.00 fee for license of Games of Skill. Said amendment for the meeting of April 15, 1958. Request for Advertisement for Bids, Sewer Truck: The Council deferred the above referenced matter to the meeting of April 15, 1958. Re: License Plates: The Council deferred the above referenced matter to the meeting of April 15, 1958. fl 9 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, April 1, 1958 Off -Sale Liquor License - Sam H. Garber: MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to deny the request for Off -Sale Liquor License. Re: Certification of Patrolman Jules E. Butler: All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to certify Jules E. Butler as a patrolman as recommended by the Civil Service Commission and the Acting Chief of Police in a letter dated April 1, 1958. Said letter was read and placed on file in the Clerk's office. Re_: Brookview Country Club, Appeal from Trunk Sewer Assessment: The Village Attorney presented a letter dated March 28, 1958, which was read and ordered placed on file in the Clerk's office. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to instruct the Attorney to proceed as set forth in the above referenced:'letter. Re: SiEnature plate for check signer: All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda. Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SIGNATURE PLATE CHANGES FOR BANKS AND DEPOSITORIES" The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Flannagan; and upon vote being taken thereon the following members voted in favor thereof: Flannagan, Nadasdy, Scherer, 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 Bobk Page 1� ll:? . Re: Titles of New Administrator: All present agreed to add the above matteit to the agenda. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to appoint Mr. Roger K. Ulstad as Village Clerk, Village Administrator, and Commissioner of Registration. Re: Douglas Drive - Project #5708 MCSA: The Village Engineer submitted the above referenced plans for Douglas Drive. Said plans were studied and ordered placed on file in the Clerk's )ffice. MOVED by Scherer seconded by Flannagan carried to approve *aid plans. Regular Meeting of the Village Council, April 1, 1958 Bills: MOVED by Scherer seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the bills as submitted on the prelist. MOVED by Scherer seconded by Teresi carried to adjourn the meeting at 1:50 o*clock A.M. Attest: V' lage Clerk. and Administrator 1 1 REGULAR MEETING of the VIZLAGE COUNCIL April 1, 1958 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 April 1, 1958, at 7:30 o*clock P. M, The following members were present: Bies, Flannagan, Nadasdy, Scherer, and Teresi; and the following was absent: None. The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:50 o'clock P. M. Present were Village Clerk and Administrator Roger K. Ulstad, Village Attorney Stanley Kane, Village Engineer Donald Sorensen, Village Treasurer C. W. Bryan, Building Inspector Dan Lynch; Sewer and Water Superintendent Donald Spaulding, Special Assessment Clerk Bob Burns, Street Superintendent Arno Denzin, Deputy Clerk Helen Penniman, Consulting Engineers Harry Mayeron and Robert J. Huston, President of the Planning Commission George.Pennock, Planning Commission Member John Borchert. Minutes of the MeetjM of March 18, 1958: MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the minutes of March 18, 1958, Awardins of Bids - Industrial Tractor: The Village Engineer presented a tabulation and recommendation dated. March 311 1958 recommending the Astleford Equipment Company be awarded said bid„ Said recommendation was ordered placed on file in the Clerk*s office. Mr. Bernard C. Buchanan, representative of Bement -Cahill Equipment Company, presented a letter of protest dated April 1, 1958, to tle above referenced recommendation. Said letter was ordered placed on file in the Clerkts office, MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Bies carried to defer the awarding of bid to the meeting of April 15, 1958. Multiple Dwelling-Turner9s Crossroad at Woodstock (B.A. Robbins): Mr. George Pennock president of the Planning Commission gave a resume of the Planning Commission recommendations. Mr. John Borchert member of the Planning Commission clarified action taken by the Planning Commission at the meeting of March 13, 1958. OBJECTOR OBJECTION Mr. A. G. Stasel Mr. Stasel representing other 209 Turner*s Crossroad residents opposed rezoning said area to Multiple Dwelling Zone.