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04-15-58 City Council MinutesM REGULAR MEETING of the VILLAGE COUNCIL -_ April 15, 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 15, 1958, at 7:30 o*clock P. M. The following members were present: Flannagan, Nadasdy, Scherer, and Teresi, and the following was absent: Bies. The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:45 P. M. Present were Village Clerk and Administrator Roger K. Ulstad,, Village Attorney Stanley Kane, Village Treasurer C. W. Bryan, Assistant Engineer Donald Boll, Deputy Clerk Helen Penniman, President of the Planning Comm- ission George Pennock, Planning Commission member Hyman Shinder, Consulting Engineer Robert Huston. Minutes of the Meeting of April 1. 1958: MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to apllrove the minutes of April 1, 1958, as corrected. Awarding of Bids - Street Construction and Maintenance Materials:, The Village Administrator presented an affidavit of publication of notice of call for bids for Street Construction and Maintenance Materials in the official newspaper per specifications. Said affidavit was examined, approved and ordered placed on file in the Clerk's gffice. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place affixed in said notice for the opening and consideration of sealed bids presented in the course of said notice. The Administrator stated that five bids for the Street Con- struction and Maintenance Materials were received as follows: NAME Jay W. Craig Company 1814 California Street N.E. Minneapolis, Minnesota Fischer Construction Company Farmington, Minnesota Alexco Aggregates 3601 Alabama Avenue St. Louis Park, Minnesota Richards Oil Company .201 Fremont Avenue North Minneapolis, Minnesota 2 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, April 15, 1958 MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to refer the above refer- enced bids to the Village Engineer for tabulation and report a recomm- endation to the Council at the meeting of April 29, 1958. Awarding of Bids - Industrial Tractor: The Assistant Engineer reported that the recommendation of the Village Engineer dated March 31, 1958, awarding the bid to the Astleford Equip- ment Company as the final recommendation for said bid. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to accept the low bid of the Astleford Equipment Company in the amount of $6,67.80, as recommended by the Village Engineer. Public Hearing -Proposed Storm Sewer Improvement No. 58 -SS -1: The Administrator and Clerk presented an affidavit showing publication in the official newspaper of notice of public hearing on certain public im- provements described in said affidavit to be held at this time and place regarding construction of Proposed Storm Sewer Improvement No. 58 -SS -1. The Mayor announced that the meeting was open for public hearing on said proposed public improvement. All persons present to do so were afforded and opportunity to express their views on said porposed public improve- ment. No persons presented objection except the following: OBJECTOR OBJECTION None None The Assistant Village Engineer presented plans and specifications for said proposed public improvement with an estimated cost as follows: TOTAL COST $81063.00 The State Highway Department*s share of the above estimated cost $4,110.00, and the Village of Golden Valley's share $3,953.00 to be assessed against the benefited property. Mr. Russell Lindquist, representative of Reese -Thompson -s croggins appeared in favor of said proposed public improvement. Mr. Blaisdell, Attorney representing Mrs. Etzler appeared in favor of said proposed public improvement. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF A CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT" (Storm Drainage - Spring Green South) Regular Meeting of the Village Council, April 15, 1958 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 315. Public Hearing - F and R Realty. Multiple Dwelling Zoning: The Administrator and Clerk presented an affidavit showing publication in the official newspaper of a notice of public hearing to be held at this time and place regarding the proposed rezoning as described in said affi- davit,from Open Development Zone to Multiple Zone. Said affidavit was examined, approved and ordered placed on file in the Clerk's 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 werepresented and considered as follows: OBJECTOR OBJECTION Mr. Lester F. Swanson, President Submitted a letter dated April 9, Dawn Acres Association 1958, said letter was read and placed on file. The Village Administrator presented the Planning Commission recommendation dated March 13, 1958. Mr. Hyman Shinder member of the Planning Commission reported that all the zoning requirements had been complied with. The Mayor closed the Public Hearing. MOVED by Scherer seconded by Flannagan carried to give a first reading to an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE" (F & R Multiple Dwelling Zoning) MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve the ordinance here- in quoted by title on its first reading. Re: Sanitary Sewer Lateral -Ewald Heights Addition: The Clerk presented preliminary plans for a certain proposed public improve- ment prepared by the G. M. Orr Engineering Company, said Company's estimate of the cost of said improvement as follows: TOTAL COST: $7,150.00 1 1 REGULAR MEETING of the VILLAGE COUNCIL April 15, 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 15, 1958, at 7:30 o4clock P. M. The following members were present: Flannagan, Nadasdy, Scherer, and Teresi, and the following was absent: Bies. The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:45 P. M. Present were Village Clerk and Administrator Roger K. Ulstad,, Village Attorney Stanley Kane, Village Treasurer C. W. Bryan, Assistant Engineer Donald Boll, Deputy Clerk Helen Penniman, President of the Planning Comm— ission George Pennock, Planning Commission member Hyman Shinder, Consulting Engineer Robert Huston. , Minutes of the Meeting of April 1, 1958: MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve the minutes of April 1, 1958, as corrected. , Awarding of Bids — Street Construction and Maintenance Materials: The Village Administrator presented an affidavit of publication of notice of call for bids for Street Construction and Maintenance Materials in the. official newspaper per specifications. Said affidavit was examined, approved and ordered placed on file in the Clerk*s office. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place affixed in said notice for the opening and consideration of sealed bids presented in the course of said notice. The Administrator stated that five bids for the Street Con- struction and Maintenance Materials were received as follows: NAME I ' Jay W. Craig Company 1814 California Street N -.E. Minneapolis, Minnesota Fischer -Construction Company Farmington, Minnesota Alexco Aggregates 3601 Alabama Avenue St. Louis Park, Minnesota Richards Oil Company 201 Fremont Avenue North Minneapolis, Minnesota B M 2 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, April 15, 1958 MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to refer the above refer- enced bids to the Village Engineer for tabulation and report a recomm- endation to the Council at the meeting of April 29, 1958. Awarding- of Bids- Industrial Tractor: The Assistant Engineer reported that the recommendation -of the Village Engineer dated March 31, 1958, awarding the bid to the Astleford Equip- ment Company as the final recommendation for said bid. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to accept the low bid of the Astleford Equipment Company in the amount of $6,637.80, as recommended by the Village Engineer. Public Hearin -Proposed Storm Sewer Improvement No. 58 -SS -1: The Administrator and Cleric presented an affidavit showing publication in. the official newspaper of notice of public hearing on certain public im- provements described in said affidavit to be held at this time,and place regarding construction of Proposed Storm Sewer Improvement No. 58 -SS -1. The Mayor announced that the meeting was open for public hearing on said proposed public improvement. All per present to do so were afforded and opportunity to express their views on.said porposed public improve- ment.: No persons presented objection except the following: OBJLCTOR None OBJECTION None The Assistant Village Engineer presented plans and specifications for said proposed public improvement with an estimated cost as follows: TOTAL COST $89063.00 The State Highway Department*s share of the above estimated cost $4,110.00, and the Village of Golden Valley's share $3,953.00 to be assessed against the benefited property. Mr. Russell Lindquist, representative of Reese-Thompson-Scroggins appeared in favor of said propo.sed'public improvement. Mr. Blaisdell, Attorney representing Mrs. Etzler appeared in favor of said proposed public improvement. The Mayor closed the -=public hearing. Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF A CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT" (Storm Drainage - Spring Green South) 2 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 werepresented and considered as follows: OB, JECTOR OB BCTION Mr. Lester F. Swanson, President Submitted a letter dated April 9, Dawn Acres Association 1958, said letter was read and placed on file. The Village Administrator presented the Planning Commission recommendation dated March 13, 1958. Mr. Hyman Shinder member of the Planning Commission reported that all the zoning requirements had been complied with. The Mayor closed the Public Hearing. MOVED -by Scherer seconded by Flannagan carried to give a first reading to an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE" (F & R Multiple Duelling Zoning) MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve the ordinance here- in quoted by title on its first reading. Re.: Sanitary Sewer Lateral -Ewald Heights Addition: The Clerk presented preliminary plans for a certain proposed public improve- ment prepared by the G. M. Orr Engineering Company, said Company's estimate of the cost of said improvement as follows: TOTAL COST: $7,150.00 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, April 15, 1958 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 315. Public Hearing.- F and R Realty, Multiple Dwelling Zoning: The Administrator and Clerk presented an affidavit showing.publication in the official newspaper of a notice of public hearing to be held at this time and place regarding the proposed rezoning as described in said of€i- davit,from Open Development Zone to Multiple Zone. Said affidavit was examined, approved and ordered placed on file in the Clerk*s 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 werepresented and considered as follows: OB, JECTOR OB BCTION Mr. Lester F. Swanson, President Submitted a letter dated April 9, Dawn Acres Association 1958, said letter was read and placed on file. The Village Administrator presented the Planning Commission recommendation dated March 13, 1958. Mr. Hyman Shinder member of the Planning Commission reported that all the zoning requirements had been complied with. The Mayor closed the Public Hearing. MOVED -by Scherer seconded by Flannagan carried to give a first reading to an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE" (F & R Multiple Duelling Zoning) MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve the ordinance here- in quoted by title on its first reading. Re.: Sanitary Sewer Lateral -Ewald Heights Addition: The Clerk presented preliminary plans for a certain proposed public improve- ment prepared by the G. M. Orr Engineering Company, said Company's estimate of the cost of said improvement as follows: TOTAL COST: $7,150.00 F Regular Meeting of the Village Council, April 15, 1958 Said plans and estimate were examined by the Council, approved and ordered placed on file. Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON A CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT" (Lateral Sanitary Sewer Project 58-L.F.-25) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Flannagan and, upon vote being taken thereon, the following 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 316. Re: Advertisement for Bids for Lateral Sanitary. Sewer Project No. 58-L.F.: Mr. Robert Huston, Consulting Engineer, was present and recommended the extension of the contract to cover two construction seasons, and recommended a completion date of October 1, 1959. The estimated cost of the above referenced project as follows: TOTAL COST: $193009000.00 Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "'RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS" The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Flannagan, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Flannagan, Nadasdy, Scherer, and Teresi; and the following voted against the same: None, whereupon said resol.utinn was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor, and his signature attested by the Clerk. See Resolutions Book Page 318. Advertisement for Bids for Sewer Truck: The Council deferred the above matter to the meeting of May 6, 1958. Preliminary Approval - Colonial Realty C=,any Plat: Mr. George Pennock, president of the Planning Commission presented the recommendations of the Planning Commission (*see minutes of March 13, 1958). LVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to grant preliminary approval to Colonial Realty Company plat upon recommendation of the Planning Commission. Regular Meeting of the Village Council, Apri1'15, 1958 Preliminary Approval -Langley Plat, 100 Jersey Avenue South: Mr. and Mrs. Langley appeared and requested relief from assessments through a division of their property. Mr. George Pennock, president of the Planning Commission presented the - recommendations of the Planning Commission (see Minutes of February 11, 1958). MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to refer the above matter to the Planning Commission for consideration as a hardship case, taking into consideration the surrounding property. Preliminary Apprroval-Edi D. Jordan -Duluth Terraces Plat: 1 MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to grant preliminary approval to Duluth Terrace Plat upon recommendation of the Planning Commission. (See minutes of April 10, 1958). Preliminary ARj2roval-Wm. Ford Addition Plat: Mz. George Pennock presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission. (See minutes of April 10, 1958). LVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to grant preliminary approval to Wm. Ford Addition Plat. Preliminary Approval -Dan Otten Plat: Mr. George Pennock presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission (See minutes of April 10,,1958). MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to grant preliminary approval to Dan Otten Plat. Final Approval -Ellis Manor Plat: Mr* George Pennock presented the recommendation of the Plainning Commissinn. (See minutes of April 10, 1958). MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to ratify the action of the Council and Clerk in signing said plat on April 10, 1958. Final Approval -Andrew Krutzig*s Plat: Mr. George Pennock presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission. (See minutes of April 10, 1958). MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to grant final approval of Andrew Krutzig*s Plat upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the Village Engineer, subject to posting of a bond in the amount of $300.00 guaranteeing compliance with sub -division requirements of the Village of Golden Valley. Regular Meeting of the Village Council, April 15, 1958 Said bond to be released one year from this date providing all re- quirements of said bond have been met in the opinion of the Village Engineer. Request for Rezoning-Barnhard J. Rubel, Wayzata Boulevard between Sumter and Rhode Island Avenues South: to Multivle Dwelline Zone: Mr. George Pennock presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission. (See minutes of April 10, 1958)., MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to call a Public Hearing to rezone the above referenced property from Resid@ntill-DevL*ldpment':to' "Multiple Dwelling Zhne, at'tbe•rieeting,of May 6, 1958. t for Center ifereth B*Nai Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission (see minutes of April 10, 1958). Mr. J. E. Brill, Attorney, representing the Synagogue, stated that they wished to amend their plat, showing a 50* set -back on all sides. Mr. Brill stated the Church has a right to build in a residential area, and that.they would never park more than 60 cars on the site. The Village Attorney asked Mr. Brill if the Synagogue wanted a Public Hearing to rezone said area to Institutional Zone. Mr. Brill replied that the Synagogue did not want a Public Hearing and waived any Public Hearing, and stated that rezoning was not required. Mr. Brill stated the Synagogue will submit a complete set of building plans and requested a building permit for said proposed Synagogue and Youth Center. The Mayor requested any residents of the Village of Golden Valley in favor of the proposal to stand and give their names. No one was present in favor of said matter. Mr. Brill submitted a petition favoring rezoning and a permit to be granted the Tifereth Mai Jacob Copgregation for their -'pro posed Synagogue and Youth"Cdnter. Said petition was ordered placed on file in the Clerk*s office. Said petition contained the following names: PROS Mary Golfus .Jay J. Golful J. L. 'Dworsky Henry Freiser Melvin Rockler William M. Rockler Rudolph Becker Edward, Bialick Sam Bloom Samuel Bialick Ben A. Rosaw REASON An outstanding asset to the community. n n 1 MI. Regular Meeting of the Village Council, April 15, 1958 Mrs. L. B.uperman An outstand asset to the The Mayor requested any residents of' -the Village of Golden Valley who opposed the proposed building to stand and give their names and, the following were recorded as objecting: OBJECTOR Mr. Louis Rein Mr. J. W. Thompkins Mr. R. E. Groff Mr. Kenneth White Mrs. R. E. Groff Mr. Roy H. Nelson Mr. Leiderman Mrs. Roy H: Nelson Mr. Gerald L. Heim Mr. John C. Bergman Mr. Larry Fitzmaurice Mrs. Gerald Heim Mr. Harry Lenz Mrs. Larry Fitzmaurice Mrs. Mabel Lancers Mr. Ellis Nelson Mr:.Allen Davis Mr. Ray Nelson Mr..Lawrence Laniers Mr. Les Hilden Mr. Sherman Rackner Mrs. Mary Gretelli Mrs. Les Hilden Mr, Peter Gunn Mr. Paul Walsh 1915 Xerxes Avenue North 1838 York Avenue'North 1825 Zepher Place 3026 Golden Valley Road 1825 Zepher Place 1830 Glenwood Parkway 1911 Xerxes Avenue North 1830 Glenwood Parkway 3100 Golden Valley Road 1849 Zepher Place 1800 York Avenue North 3100 Golden Valley Road 1933 Xerxes Avenue North 1800 York Avenue North 1930 Glenwood Parkway 1721 York Avenue North 1811 York Avenue North 1825 York Avenue North 1930 Glenwood Parkway 1810 Zepher Place 1949 Xerxes Avenue North 3015 Golden Valley Road 1810 Zepher Place 1832 York Avenue North 3015 Golden Valley Road Mr. Brill again stated that the Synagogue does not ask and does not -wish a Public Hearing and requested to withdraw the original request for rezoning dated March 17, 1958, and stated he did not wish to request any further action for rezoning. The Village Attorney informed the Council that, in view of Mr. Brill's position, the Council is under no obligation to hold a Public Hearing-.- community. Marvin Gordon Ed Stein Karry Schwartz " '* Benj. Miller " Harry DeZiel Alvin Leuedy " Al Stein '• The Mayor requested any residents of' -the Village of Golden Valley who opposed the proposed building to stand and give their names and, the following were recorded as objecting: OBJECTOR Mr. Louis Rein Mr. J. W. Thompkins Mr. R. E. Groff Mr. Kenneth White Mrs. R. E. Groff Mr. Roy H. Nelson Mr. Leiderman Mrs. Roy H: Nelson Mr. Gerald L. Heim Mr. John C. Bergman Mr. Larry Fitzmaurice Mrs. Gerald Heim Mr. Harry Lenz Mrs. Larry Fitzmaurice Mrs. Mabel Lancers Mr. Ellis Nelson Mr:.Allen Davis Mr. Ray Nelson Mr..Lawrence Laniers Mr. Les Hilden Mr. Sherman Rackner Mrs. Mary Gretelli Mrs. Les Hilden Mr, Peter Gunn Mr. Paul Walsh 1915 Xerxes Avenue North 1838 York Avenue'North 1825 Zepher Place 3026 Golden Valley Road 1825 Zepher Place 1830 Glenwood Parkway 1911 Xerxes Avenue North 1830 Glenwood Parkway 3100 Golden Valley Road 1849 Zepher Place 1800 York Avenue North 3100 Golden Valley Road 1933 Xerxes Avenue North 1800 York Avenue North 1930 Glenwood Parkway 1721 York Avenue North 1811 York Avenue North 1825 York Avenue North 1930 Glenwood Parkway 1810 Zepher Place 1949 Xerxes Avenue North 3015 Golden Valley Road 1810 Zepher Place 1832 York Avenue North 3015 Golden Valley Road Mr. Brill again stated that the Synagogue does not ask and does not -wish a Public Hearing and requested to withdraw the original request for rezoning dated March 17, 1958, and stated he did not wish to request any further action for rezoning. The Village Attorney informed the Council that, in view of Mr. Brill's position, the Council is under no obligation to hold a Public Hearing-.-