06-17-58 City Council Minutes112
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, June 17, 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 June 17, 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 7:40 o'clock P. M.
Present were Village Clerk and Administrator Roger K. Ulstad, Village
Attorney Stanley D. Kane, Village Treasurer C. W. Bryan, Village Engineer
Donald Sorensen, Building Inspector Dan Lynch, Superintendent of Sewer and
Water Department Donald Spaulding, Deputy Clerk Helen Penniman, President
of the Planning Commission George Pennock.
Minutes of June 3, 1958:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the minutes of
June 3, 1958.
Canvassing Board -June 16, 1958, Special Election:
The Village Clerk presented to the Council the off i ial returns of the
Special Election in and for the Village on June 16, 1958, as filed in
his office by the Judges and Clerks of the election for the Village, to-
gether with affidavits showing posting and publications of notice of said
election, in accordance with the resolution adopted by the Council on May
13, 1958. Said returns and affidavits were examined and found satisfactory
and directed to be placed on file. Member Flannagan then introduced the
following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION CANVASSING RETURNS OF SPECIAL ELECTION"
BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of Golden Valley,
Minnesota, that the special election held in and for said Village on June
16, 1958, has been in all respects duly conducted pursuant to notice there-
of duly published and posted, and the returns thereof have been canvassed
by this Council in accordance with law, and it is hereby found and determ-
ined that the votes cast upon the questions submitted to the electors at
said election were as follows:
Shall the Village of Golden Valley borrow money
and issue its negotiable coupon general obligation
bonds in an amount not exceeding $400,000, for the
purpose of acquisition of necessary lands for the
Municipal Park system and development and equip-
ment of such lands and existing park lands?
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, June 17, 1958
Votes YES: 449
Votes NO: 810
Spoiled, Blank or Defective
Ballots: None
Total Votes: 1259
Shalljurisdiction over the Village Water Supply
System be transferred from the Public Utilities
(Water) Commission to the Council?
Votes YES: 597
Votes NO: 633
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Spoiled, Blank or Defective
Ballots: 29
TOTAL VOTES 1259
and the first of said propositions, having received not less than a majority
of the votes cast thereon, is hereby declared to have not carried; and the
second of said propositions, having received not less than a majority of the
votes cast thereon, is hereby declared to have not carried.
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, Scherer, and Teresi; and the following
voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was declared duly
passed and adopted, See Resolutions Book page,.
Presentation of Certificates - Continuation Study:
A letter and certificates dated June 10, 1958, was received from the Univer-
sity of Minnesota Center for Continuation Study. The Mayor presented the
certificates to Mr. Donald T. Sorensen, Village Engineer, and Mr. Donald G.
Spaulding, Superintendent of Sewer and Water Department, and congratulated
them upon their efforts on behalf of the Village.
Golden Valley State Bank, Re: Village Funds:
Officials of the Golden Valley State Bank were present and requested that all
Village funds be handled by the Golden Valley State Bank.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried unanimously that the Treasurer
be instructed to transfer all Village funds to the Golden Valley State Bank,
said transaction to be completed within thirty days.
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Brick and Ceramic Selection for New Village Hall:
The Architects Patch and Erickson presented samples of brick and ceramic
tile for the New Village Hall. Council approved the samples of brick
and glazed tile submitted, but postponed approval of ceramic tile pending
further investigation.
Public Hearing—Rezoning on Wayzata Boulevard to Multiple Dwelling Zone:
The Administrator presented and affidavit of publication in the official
newspaper of the notice of public hearing on proposed rezoning as described
in said affidavit from Residential to Multiple Dwelling Zone. Said affi-
davit 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 were presented and considered as follows:
OBJECTOR
Mr. John Schroth
843 Winnetka Avenue South
Mrs. V. E. Mattson
732 Rhode Island Avenue
Mr. David Wetterlund
1030 Rhode Island Avenue
Mrs. Marion C. Ritter
1033 Sumter Avenue South
Mr. Albin L. Winkels
914 Sumter Avenue South
,Mr. Lyle Larsen
830 Rhode Island Avenue South
Mrs. Gladys Frandle
915 Sumter Avenue South
Mr. Edmund C. Noren
840 Sumter Avenue South
Mr. Glenn B. Brown
611 Sumter Avenue South
OBJECTION
Area has been residential and
does not want Multiple Dwelling.
The property was desirable until
ruined by the owner.
The petition speaks for -itself.
Will lower the valuation of their
home and property.
100% petition against said zoning
by residents. They want it to
remain residential.
The owner's butchered the property,
it should remain residentials.
Opposed to Multiple Dwelling, will
have to look at row of garbage cans.
Will detoriate the entire neighbor—
hood.
Understood it was zoned residential
and it should stay that way.
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PROPONENT
The Architect for Rubels,
Mr. Rreidland
Mr. Dewey Newcombe, Appraisor
REASON
State there would be no garbage cans
or incinerators. Said building would
improve the site and neighborhood.
Mr. Newcombe estimated the proposed
building would not cause any lowering
of value in surrounding property.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, presented the
recommendations of the Planning Commission (see minutes of May 8, 1958).
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried
n Rhodely to Islandeny andthe SumteruAvenue
est to
rezone property on Wayzata Boulevard betwee
South to Multiple Dwelling.
Public Hearin - Water Main - Kewanee W a Scherer Additions
The Administrator presented and affidavit showing publication in the official
newspaper of the notice of public hearing on certain proposed public improve-
ments described in the resolution of this Council relating thereto, adopted
on May 20, 1958. Said affidavit was then examined, approved and ordered
placed on file in the office of the Village Clerk.
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 wereafforded
an opportunity to express their views thereon, and all written objections
heretofore filed with the Clerk were presented and considered as follows:
OBJECTOR OB CTION
None None
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
,,RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS"
(Kewanee Way Watermain, P-58-WM-1)
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, and Teresi; and the following voted against
the same; None, Member Scherer abstained; whereupon said resolution was
declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature
attested by the Clerk. See Resolutions Book page..
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, June 17, 1958
Public Hearing -Storm Pond
ilng, Birchbank Addition. -Ralph Beal:
Due to an error in publication by the newspaper the proposed public
hearing could not be held at this time.
Member Scherer introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED STORM DRAINAGE IMPROVE.
MENT AND IAND ACQUISITION FOR SAID IMPROVEMENT,,
(58 -SP -1 Storm Ponding Acquistion - Birchbank Addition)
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, 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
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Request f q;_ public Hearing- Parkview Terrace Watermain:
The Clerk presented preliminary plans for a watermain improvement prepared
by the Engineer for the Village, and said Engineerts estimate of the cost
of said improvement as follows:
Total Cost: $25,000.00 1
which plans and estimate were examined by the Council, approved, and ord-
ered placed' On file.
Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption. -
"RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON A CERTAIN
WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENT"
(Parkview Terrace, etc.)
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: Bies, 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 pagej��.'
Public_Hearing-Storm Sewer, Roanoke Road:
The Administrator presented an affidavit of publication in the official
newspaper of the notice of public hearing on the proposed public improve-
ment as described in the resolution of this Council relating thereto,
adopted on May 20, 1958. Said affidavit was then examined, approved and
ordered placed on file in the office of the Village Clerk.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, June 17, 1958
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 OBJECTION
Mr. H. Jeppson Mr. Jeppson stated that he didn*t
200 Burnttide Drive need a storm sewer.
The Village Engineer*s estimate of the cost of said improvement as follows:
Total Cost: $21,556.60
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to table the above matter and
defer to the meeting of July 15, 1958.
Public Hearing -Rezone, Valley of the Peace Lutheran Church:
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The Administrator presented an affidavit of publication in the official news—
paper of the notice of public hearing on the proposed rezoning as described
in said affidavit to Institutional Zoning District. 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 were presented andconsidered as follows:
OBJECTOR
OBJECTION
None None
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission presented the re—
commendation of the Planning Commission (see minutes of May 8, 1958).
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Bies carried to give a first reading to an
ordinance entitled:
"ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE"
(Valley of Peace Lutheran Church)
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Bies carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its first reading.
ublic Hearing -Lateral Sanitary Sewer (58—L.F.-26 and (58—L.F.-27) Quebec
rom Plymouth to Olvmpia: r —
The Administrator presented an affidavit showing publication in the official
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, June 17; 1958
newspaper of the notice of public hearing on certain proposed public improve-
ments described in the resolution of this Council relating thereto, adopted
on June 3, 1958. Said affidavit was then examined, approved and ordered
placed on file in the office of the Village Clerk.
The Mayor then announced that the meeting was open for public hearing on said
proposed public improvements and all persons present who desired to do so were
afforded an opportunity to express their views thereon. No persons presented
objections except the following:
OBJECTOR OBJECTION
None None
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS"
(Lateral Sanitary Sewer -Projects 58-L.F.-26 and 58-L.F.-27)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Scherer and, upon vote being taken thereon, the following members'
voted in favor thereof: Bies, 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 sigra tore attested
by the Clerk. See Resolutions Book page.
Request for Building PerMit-Ice Skating Rink. 5800 Wayzata Boulevard:
A letter dated June 10, 1958, from Dorsey, Owen, Barker, Scott and Barber,
Attorneys for the Ice Center was read and ordered placed on file in the Clerk*s
office.
The Council requested that the Ice Center continue their attempts to provide
additional parking for the proposed site.
Mr. Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, presented the recommendations
of the Planning Commission.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve the building permit for
the Ice Center, subject to receiving a letter from Mrs. Wakefield regarding park-
ing facilities for the center.
for Building -Permit -Multiple Dwelling, 2100 Lilac Drive, F. and R
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to defer the matter until the
access is provided for on their plat plans.
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Request for Building Permit -Sheet Metal Shop, 6100 Golden Valley Road:
MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to defer the matter to the meeting
of June 24, 1958.
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Wayzata Boulevard
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The Building Inspector presented the survey and plans for a sheet metal.
building at the above referenced location.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to grant a building permit for
said building.
Preliminary A roval-Alvin J. Pankonie Plat Golden Valle Road and Noble
Avenue:
Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, presented the re-
commendation of the Planning Commission (see minutes of June 12, 1958).
MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer to grant preliminary approval upon recom-
mendation of the Planning Commission.
Preliminary Approval -Hoyden Replat Lot 22, Auditor*s Subdivision #330:
Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, presented the
Planning Commission.
MOVED by Bies'seconded by F14nnagaan-carriedlto;grant preliminary approval
upon recommendatson of fii`Ylanii= g Commission.
Final Approval-0tt, en Construction Company Plat:
Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, presented the re-
commendations of,the Planning Commission.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to defer the final approval pending
the posting of bonds and Attorney*s securing easements for sewer.
Final Approval -Lowry _Te`rrace AdditionEast-Half Yale Garden Homes:
Council deferred the matter to the meeting of June 24, 1958.
Final Approval-Fahrendorf Plat:
Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, presented the re-
commendation of the Planning Commission (see minutes of June 12, 1958.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Bies carried to grant a final approval to the
Fahrendorf Plat upon recommendation of the Planning Commission.
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Re nest for Rezoning -Golden Vallex Methodist Church 7600 Harold Avenue :
LOVED by Bies seconded by Flannagan carried to call a public hearing to
rezone property for the Golden Valley Methodist Church to.Institutional
at the meeting of July 15, 1958.
Re nest for Rezoning -Greenview Terrace Ned J. Tru an Multi le Dwelli x
Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, presented the
recommendation of the Planning Commission (see minutes of June 12, 1958).
MOVED by Bies seconded by Teresi carried to call apublic hearing to rezone
said property to Multiple Dwelling at the meeting of July 15, 1958.
Hardship Waiver - A. L. Redburn, 5510 Phoenix Street_:
Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, presented the
recommendation of the Planning Commission (see minutes of June 12, 1958).
MOVED by Scherer seconded by Teresi to grant a waiver of 61 feet. Upon
roll call vote being taken thereon, the members were recorded as voting as
follows:
Bies
NO
Flannagan
NO
Nadasdy
YES
Scherer
YES
Teresi
YES
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
HardshiD Waiver - Ned A. Flanders. 427 Westwood Drive North:
Mr. Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, presented the recommendation
of the Planning Commission (see minutes of June 12, 1958).
MOVED by Scherer seconded by Teresi carried to grant a two foot waiver on the
East corner of said lot.
Hardship Waiver - Ralph T. Rutledge. 4136 Olson Highway:
Council deferred the above matter to the meeting of July 1, 1958.
Hardshin Waiver - Ed Foran. Lot 276. Belmont Addition:
Mr. Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, presented the recommendation
of the Planning Commission (see minutes of Junel2, 1958).
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to grant a 5 foot waiver
on the West side and a 21 foot set -back on Florida Avenue.
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Re: Street Vacation Al Stein; 16—th Avenue North and Xerxes Avenue:
Mr. Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, presented the recommendation
of the Planning Commission (see minutes of June 12, 1958).
MOVED by Dies seconded by Teresi carried to call a public hearing to vacate
said street for the meeting of July 15, 1958.
Re: Summons on Lot 219 220 Belmont Addition 6738 and 6742 Knoll Street:
Mr. Dick Mahoney, Attorney for resident petitioning against the above lots
being built upon, presented his case before the Council.
Mr. Owen Nelson, Attorney for the Golden Rule Realty Company, presented his
case before the Council.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried unanimously to table the matter
and maintain the position taken at last regular meeting on June 3, 1958.
Re: Laurel Avenue Extended—Bury and Carlson:
After a lengthly discussion regarding the granting of a 100 foot easement for
road purposes by Bury and Carlson the Council deferred the matter to the
meeting of July 15, 1958.
Bills:
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Dies carried to approve the bills as submitted
on the prelist.
Re: Public Hearin on Special Assessments:
Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MINED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR HEARING ON ASSESSMENTS FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS"
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: Bies, 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 pag. Said hearing to be held
on July 22, 1958.
Re: Lighting, Intersection of T.H. #12 and County Road #18:
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Dies carried to deny the request by the State
of Minnesota to participate in the cost of installation and mai.ntanence,of:
the above referenced lights.
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MOVED by Scherer seconded by Bies to adjourn the meeting at 2:00 otclock
P. M.
Attest:
V' la:g, Clerk dnd Administrator
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