08-05-58 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
August 5, 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 August 5, 1958at 730
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 Engineer, Donald Sorensen; Building Inspector, Dan
Lynch; Deputy Clerk, Helen Penniman; Plumbing Inspector, Harry Hamman; President
of the Planning Commission, George Pennock; and Consulting Engineer, Robert
Huston.
Minutes of July 15, 1958:July 28. 1958;
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MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the minutes of July
15, 1958, and July 28, 1958.
Request for Dust Abatement:
The Administrator presented a request for dust abatement for Sumter Avenue South
(between Wayzata Boulevard and Laurel Avenue) and St. Croix Circle (in Samuelson's
Lakeview Addition), cost 7fy per front foot.
Member Dies introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION ORDERING DUST TREATMENT FOR CERTAIN STREETS"
(Sumter Avenue South and St. Croix Circle)
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 signature
attested by the Clerk. See Resolutions Book page
Openin&of_Bids-Surplus Property Sale Village Buildings;
The Administrator presented an affidavit of publication in the official news-
paper of the notice of surplus property sale as described in said affidavit.
Said affidavit was examined, approved and ordered placed on file in the Clerks
of Tice,
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, August 5, 1958
The Administrator reported that one sealed bid had been received. Said bid,
upon being opened, was found to be as follows:
Bidder Building Amount
Clifford M. Warfield and Frame Shed #4 and $
175.00
Lee C. Rupner Frame Shed #5 $100.00
275.00
Council deferred action until August 19, 1958, and requested readvertisement
for bids, omitting the above frame sheds, on August 19, 1958.
Public Hearing -Proposed Public improvements (Miscellaneous Streets and Other):
The Administrator presented an affidavit of publication in the official news-
paper of the notice of public hearing on the proposed public improvements as
described in said affidavit. Said affidavit was examined, approved and ordered
placed on file in the Clerks 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 here-
tofore filed with the Clerk were presented aid considered as follows:
Re: Project No. 58 -Ste_
OBJECTOR OBJECTION
Martin Paquette Mr. Paquette stated they did not need
2011 Toledo Avenue North storm sewer in his area.
Mr. John Whittier Mr. Whittier stated they had no water
2104 Toledo Avenue North problem in this area, and couldn't
afford the expense of a storm sewer.
Mr. Steve Hlady Mr. Hlady was against storm sewers,
2000 Toledo Avenue North and stated they did not need them.
Mr. Roland Erickson Mr. Erickson stated they need a good
2115 Toledo Avenue North street, and not storm sewers now.
Mr. Ray Rucinski Mr. Rucinski stated they needed the
2121 Toledo Avenue North weeds cut, and did not need storm
sewers.
Mr. John A. Rock Mr. Rock was against storm sewers, and
5218 St. Croix Avenue North requested that the weeds be cut in
Schied Park.
Mr. Orville Erickson Mr. Erickson stated he was opposed to
2101 Toledo Avenue North storm sewer and requested that the weeds
be cut at West Bend and Regent.
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Mr. Arthur Polland Mr. Polland stated he was against a
2100 Toledo Avenue North storm sewer.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Flannagan carried to continue the public hearing,
pending further information from the State Highway Department regarding the
proposed interchange on Highway #100 and St. Croix Avenue.
Re: Bituminous Surfacing - Project 58 -BS -2:
Mrs. Irving Juster Mr. Juster stated he was present because
Representative of the Brookview the club received a notice of public
Country Club hearingregarding the 450 feet abutting
Field Drive.
Re: Bituminous Surfacing Project 58 -BS -7:
OBJECTOR OBJECTION
None None
Re: _Bituminous Surfacing - Project 58 -BS -11:
OB. JEC7OR OB CTION
None None
Re: Curb and Gutter Construction - Project 58-M-2:
OBJECTOROBJECTIONOB CTION
Mr. Walter A. Kostick Mr, Kostick objected to the road
4606 Sunset Ridge being widened to more than 25 feet.
OBJECTOR
OB ECTION
None
None
Re:
Bituminous Surfacing
--Project 58 -BS -3:
Proponent
Reason
Mr.
Stanley Rutkowski
In
favor -07 -improvement if it removes
1380 Unity
the
hole in front of his home.
Re:
Bituminous Surfacing
- Project 58 -BS -4r:
OBER
OBJECTION
Mr.
Paul A. Ravenscraft
Mr.
Ravenscraft questioned the assess -
420
Field Drive
ment
on a corner lot.
PROPONENT
REASON
Mr.
Steward Leonard
Mr.
Leonard favored the improvement if
775
Hanley Road
it corrects drainage in the curb area.
Mrs. Irving Juster Mr. Juster stated he was present because
Representative of the Brookview the club received a notice of public
Country Club hearingregarding the 450 feet abutting
Field Drive.
Re: Bituminous Surfacing Project 58 -BS -7:
OBJECTOR OBJECTION
None None
Re: _Bituminous Surfacing - Project 58 -BS -11:
OB. JEC7OR OB CTION
None None
Re: Curb and Gutter Construction - Project 58-M-2:
OBJECTOROBJECTIONOB CTION
Mr. Walter A. Kostick Mr, Kostick objected to the road
4606 Sunset Ridge being widened to more than 25 feet.
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Mr. Arnold Dahlberg Mr. Dahlberg objected to the proposed
4616 Sunset Ridge 30 foot road.
Mr. Ernest E. Bach Mr. Bach objected to taking all the
4617 Sunset Ridge roadway on one side of the street.
Mr. James W. Baker Mr.Baker stated he was in favor of
4601 Sunset Ridge curb and gutter on a 25 foot street.
Mr. W. F. Kiehne Mr. Kiehne stated he was opposed to
4508 Sunset Ridge the whole project, and suggested the
neighbors should hire said improvement
constructed themselves.
Mr. Ira C. Maxwell
Mr. Maxwell opposed a street wider -
4624 Sunset Ridge
than 24 feet.
Mr. Lyle A. Cheney
Mr. Cheney stated the road width
4400 Sunset Ridge
should remain the same as now.
Mr. Thomas A. Boright
Mr. Boright stated they needed pavement
4500 Sunset Ridge
worse than curb and gutter.
Mr. Leslie Erickson
Mr. Erickson opposed curb and gutter.
2425 Sunset Ridge
Re: Curb and GutterBituminous
Surfacing Project 58 -CG -5: 58BS-8:
OB CTOR
OB ECTION
Mr. Donald Kaslow
Mr. Maslow opposed the improvement.
7245 Green Valley Road
Mr. Gordon Leitz
Mr. Lietz opposed the above referenced
7150 Green Valley Road
improvements.
Re: Curb and Gutter Bituminous
Surfacing-Project-58--CG-3: 58 -ES -5:
OBJECTOR
OB EON
Mr. Joe Borata
Mr. Borata wants blacktop only.
Green Valley Road
Mr. Norman Knafla
Mr. Knafla wants blacktop, no curb or
5675 Westbrook Road
gutter now.
Dr. Woodward Dr. Woodward opposed to curb and gutter,
2205 North Lilac Drive but wants blacktop.
Mr. Ernie Oiman= Mr. Olman opposed to curb and gutter.
2260 Winfield Avenue
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Mr. Wenzel A. Lindors
2205 Winfield Avenue
Mr. Duane B. Melling
2575 Winfield Avenue
Mr. Lloyd Hamilton
2225 Winfield Avenue
Mr. Hilmar T.LAursen,
2305 Winfield Avenue
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Mr. Lindors opposed curb and gutter.
Mr. Melling questions the assessment
on a cornerlot.
Mr. Hamilton questions the thickness
of the bituminous mat.
Mr. Laursen questions the completion
date for said project.
Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS"
(Miscellaneous Street and Other Improvements - 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: 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 pages , .
Member Bies introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR
BIDS"
(Miscellaneous Street and Other Improvements - 1958)
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 Bookpage.�.
Member Bies introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION ORDERING WORK DONE BY DAY LABOR"
(Miscellaneous Street and Other Improvements - 1958)
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 page
Public Hearing - Lateral Sanitary (58-L.F. 28 29 30 31,32):
The Administrator presented an affidavit of publication in the official news-
paper of the notice of public hearing on the proposed public improvement
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, August 5, 1958
as described in said affidavit. 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
and opportunity to express their views thereon and all written objections
heretofore filed with the Clerk were presented and considered as follows:
OB ECTOR OB ECTION
Mr. Cook Mr. Cook stated he did not need
1408 Sumter Avenue North sewer at this time.
Mr. Ralph T. Osen Mr. Osen presented a petition
1401 Rhode Island Avenue North against sewer in his area.
Mr. Lloyd Berthus Mr. Berthus objected to sewer in
7715 Knoll Street his area.
PROPONENT REASON
Mr. Charles E. Porter Mr. Porter submitted a petition in
1400 Rhode Island Forth favor of the lateral in his area.
Mrs.E. W. Widell Mrs. Widell stated they needed
1516 Rhode Island Avenue North sewer very badly.
Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Herbig Mr. and Mrs. Herbig stated they
1425 Rhode Island Avenue North desperately need sewer.
The Mayor closed the public hearirg .
Member Bies introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS"
(Lateral Sanitary Sewer - Project 58-L.F. 28, 29, 30, 31, 32)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Scherer and, upon vote being taken thereon, the following members
w ted 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.
Public Hearine-Rezoning St. Croix and Douglas Drive _ Dan Shinder (Professional
and Business Office zone):
The Administrator presented an affidavit of publication in the official
newspaper of the notice of public hearing on the proposed rezoning as
described in said affidavit. Said affidavit was examined, approved and
ordered placed on file in the Clerk's office.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, August 5, 1958
Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, presented the
recommendations of the Planning Commission. (See minutes of July 10, 1958)
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place for the public hearing
above referred to and all persons present who desired todo 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 OB ECTION
None Now
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MINED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to give a first reading to an
ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TONING CODE"
(Dan Shinder to Professional and Business Offices)
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its first reading.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to give a second reading to the
above entitled ordinance on the grounds that a public urgency exists.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve the above ordinance
herein quoted by title on its second reading, and to order publication there-
of . See Ordinance Book page .21.
Re nest for Building Permit St. Croix and Douglas Drive -Dan Shinder:
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve the request for a
building permit for an office building on St. Croix and Douglas Drive, subject
to the approval of the Village Building Inspector.
Request for Buildin Permit 6140 and 6150 Wa zata Boulevard Vol Construction
Company:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the request for a
building permit for a commercial building at 6140 and 6150 Wayzata Boulevard
for the Volp Construction, subject to the approval of the Building Inspector.
Request for Building Permit Addition to Michaels Cafe 604 Lilac Drive:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the request for a
building permit for an addition to Michaels Cafe at 604 North Lilac Drive,
subject to the approval of the Building Inspector.
Re nest for Building Permit Edward Sheehy -2110 Brunswick Avenue North
Residential):
The building Inspector submitted the request for a residential permit on a
sub -standard lot 822 feet in width.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, August 5, 1958
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to deny the request for, a
residential building permit at 2110 Brunswick Avenue North.
t for Building Permit, Carl Peterson,_1409 Zeland A
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to deny the request for a
building permit for a residence at 1409 Zeland Avenue North. The Council
suggested that Mr. Peterson consult with the Village Administrator, Engineer
and Building Inspector and work out some division of the three lots into two
buildable lots.
� Permit -National Advertising Company, 91
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Council deferred action on the above referenced request.
for Temvorary Sian Permit -Edwin Brenna, Village Cafe, 7
MOVED by Scherer seconded by Bies carried to grant a permit for a temporary
roof sign for the Village Cafe at 7831 -6th Avenue North.
Request for Street Dedication-Existi Private Street West of Westwood Drive:
Mr. V. E. McCoy, 416 Westwood Drive South, and other interested residents
appeared and requested that the existing private street be maintained by
the Village, and offered to dedicate said street to the Village.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to call a public hearing on
said street dedication for September 2, 1958.
Re: Thh=son Lumber Company] Vacation of Buildings:
Mr. Buckholtz of the Thompson Lumber Company appeared and requested a 60 day
extension of the date specified for the vacation of theirpresent office and
lumber shed.
The Council gave tentative permission for the Thompson Lumber Company to remain
until October 15, 1958, on a week to week basis.
Suburban Press -Official Newspaper:
Mr. Tilton appeared and explained some of the recent errors in legal publi-
cation that have appeared in the Suburban Press.
Laurel Avenue Extended - Bury and Carlson:
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Mr. Merchant, Mr. Davenport and others were present and discussed the land
use and future need for trackage on Laurel Avenue Extended.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Bies carried to refer the Wayzata Development
Committee report and future use of Laurel Avdnue Extended to the Planning
Commission.
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Re: Suburban Gas A enc Re ort of u1 24th Meetin :
The Administrator reported on the meeting of the Suburban Gas Agency of
July 24, 1958.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Bies carried to approve Golden Valley*s
Participation and share of the exprnse for the proposed 1959 budget.
Member Scherer voted "No".
2735-54 (T.H. #100) Closure of A roach between 33rd and 34th A
The Village Engineer presented a letter from the State of Minnesota Highway
Department dated July 28, 1958, regarding the above referenced matter.
MOVED by Scherer seconded by Bies carried to approve the request and plans
submitted by the Highway Department regarding the Closure of Approach between
33rd and 34th Avenues North, in Golden Valley.
lution Ordering Construction and Calling for Bids:_ Kewanee
The Administrator read a letter from the Water Commission of the Village of
Golden Valley dated July I5, 1958. Said letter approved the action taken by
the Council on June 17, 1958.
Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption;
"RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING -ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS"
(Kewanee Way and Parkview Terrace Watermains)
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 resolutionwas declared
duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor, and his signature attested by the
Clerk. See Resolutions Book page&_L'..
Discussion Re; —Moving Structures within Village Limits:
The Building Inspector and Administrator requested a recommendation for reg-
ulations governing the moving of structures within the Village limits.
The Council requested the Village Attorney to submit an amendment to the present
ordinances governing the moving of structures within the Village limits.
License-Rolf*s Sinclair Service Station 7500 Wa zata Boulevard:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the transfer of license
to Rolf*s Sinclair Service Station at 7500 Wayzata Boulevard.
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Re: Easements for Douglas Drive -Hennepin Count Hi hwa De artment:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
The Village Engineer presented and read a letter from theHennepin County
Highway Department dated August 1, 1958. Said letter was ordered placed on
file in the Clerk's office.
The Engineer stated the Hennepin County Highway Department would not proceed
with the construction of Douglas Drive until the enclosed easements were -
obtained.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to instruct the Village Attorney
to obtain the additional easements and request HennepinCounty Highway
Department to proceed with construction and advertisement for bids to enable
the money for said construction to be spread in 1958.
Re: Acquisition of Ponding Area -Ralph Beal Property:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
MDVED by Flannagan seconded by Bies carried to approve the payment of
$2,500.00 to Ralph Beal for said acquisition of Ponding Area, and add same
to the prelist of bilis.
Bills:
MDVED by Bies seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the bills as submitted
on the prelist.
Assessment Week, August 11, 1938 to
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
The Council approved the week of August 11, 1958, thru August 15, 1958, as
Assessment Consultation week, and the following members to be present each
designated night:
Monday
Bies
Tuesday
Teresi
Wednesday
Teresi
Thursday
Flannagan
Friday
Scherer
MJVED by Scherer seconded by Bies carried to ad' urn the meeting at 1:30 P. M.
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