09-02-58 City Council MinutesAm
REGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
September 2, 1958
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meetinf of the
Village
Council of the Village of Golden Valley, Hennepin County. 1958
was
held at 8030 Olson Memorial Highway in said Village on September 2
at 7:30 o*clock P. M.
The following members were present: Bies, Flannagan, Nadasdy, Scherer, and
Teresi
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, g
• Village Treasurer, C. W. Bryan; Deputy Clerlf, Helen
Penniman; President of the Planning Commission, George Pennock.
Minutes of -Au ust 19, 1958:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the minutes of
August 19, 1958.
Call for Bids: Street ImDrovements No 58-C.G. 1 2 and 5:
The Administrator presented an affidavit of publication in the official
newspaper of the notice of advertisement for bids for curb and g
(58 -CG -1, 2 and 5), as described in said affidavit. Said affidavit was
examined, approved and ordered placed on file in the Clerk's office.
The Administrator reported that four sealed bids had been received. Said
bids upon being opened, were found to be as follows:
TOTAL BID
NAME --
Crown Block and Sidewalk Company
$22,417.50
$24,533.00
Arnold Beckman
Victor Carlson and Sons
$26,220.00
$28,210.00
Art Bolier
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Bies carried to refer the bids to the Village
Engineer for tabulation and report later during the meeting.
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Call for Bids; Material -58 -SS -1, Storm Sewer:
The Administrator presented an affidavit of publication in the official
newspaper of the notice of advertisement for bids for Material 58 -SS -1,
as described in said affidavit. Said affidavit was examined, approved and
ordered placed on file in the Clerkts office.
The Administrator reported that five sealed bids had been received. Said
bids, upon being opened, were found to be as follows:
NAME, 70TAL BID
H. V. Johnston Culvert Company $4,246.71
Northfield Iron and Culvert Company $4,540.56
Armco Drainage and Metal Products $4,774.16
St. Paul Corrugating Company $4,834.38
Wheeling Corrugating Company $5,036.10
MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to refer the bids to the Village
Engineer for tabulation and report later during the meeting.
Public Hearing Proposed Public Improvement (Road running West from Westwood)
Drive:
The Administrator presented an affidavit of publication in the official news-
paper of the notice of public hearing on the proposed public improvement 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
an opportunity to express their views thereon and all written objections
heretofore filed with the Clerk were presented and considered as follows:
OBJECTOR
None
None
The Village Engineer presented a petition for said public i4rovement showing
690 for said public improvement.'
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Flannagan then introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
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"RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF A CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT"
(Road running West from Westwood Drive,Projects No. CG -9, BS -13
and GG -9)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Teresi and, upnn 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' �!/.
Member Teresi then introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS"
(Road running West from Westwood Drive, Project CG -9)
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 de-
clared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor, and his signature
attested by the Clerk. See Resolutions Book page 4; .
Member Flannagan then introduced the following resolution and AWED its
adoption:
"RESOLUTION ORDERING WORK DONE BY DAY LABOR"
(Road running West from Westwood Drive, Project No. BS -13 and GG -9)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Teresi 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 de-
clared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested
by the Clerk. See Resolutions Book page�,4
Public Hearing-Remun % (Tifereth B'Nai Jacob Synagogue):
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. 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 wereafforded
an opportunity to express their views thereon, and all written objections
heretofore filed with the Clerk were presented and considered as follows:
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OP_JEPTOR OB CTION
None None
Mr. Brill, attorney for the Synagogue, stated that if the ordinance was passed
promptly, the Synagogue would dismiss the pending suit with prejudice.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, reported that the
Zoning Committee unanimously approved the proposed rezoning.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to give a first reading to an
ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE"
(Tifereth B*Nai Jacob Synagogue)
MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its first reading.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Flannagan carried to give a second reading to the
above entitled ordinance on the grounds that a public urgency exists.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the above ordinance
herein quoted bytitle on its second reading, and to order publication there-
of. See Ordinance Book page,.
Re: Public Hearing for Special Assessments O,, ctober 7 1958•
The Council informally set October 7, 1958, for a public hearing on Special
Assessments and requested a resolution be presented at the meeting of September
16, 1958.
Proposed Interchange -S t. Croix and Highway #100•
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The Village Engineer reported that the Highway Department was still working
on the plans for said interchange.
Re: Contract with Federal Housins and Home Finance Agency; Water Survey:
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve the above -referenced
contract with the Federal Housing and Home Finance Agency and to authorize
the proper Village Officials to sign same and return.
Janalyn Circle; Road Straightening:
Mr. Meyers, Attorney for Miss Foss, appeared with Miss Foss to protest the
proposed straightening of the road known as Janalyn Circle.
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MOWED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to leave the road, Janalyn
Circle, as it is now, due to objections of the residents.
Final Plat Approval -Ralph Beal Plats
MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to grant final approval of the
Ralph Beal plat upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
Acceptance of Ra1Qh Beal deed, subject to certain considerations:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to accept the deed from Ralph
Beal to the Ponding area in Birchbank Addition subject to the conditions
stated in said deed to be modified to permit sale or other use or disposition
only upon approval of the majority of the then owners of the property in the
drainage area covered by Storm Pondind Improvement 58 -SP -1.
Building Permit -Ed. Jordan, 615 Winnetka Avenue North:
The Building Inspector presented the application for a building permit for an
addition for Edward Jordan, 615 Winnetka Avenue North.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve the request for the
above referenced building permit, subject to the approval of the Building
Inspector. Bies abstained from voting.
Buildin Permit -Radio Towers -917 North Lilac Drive (2 Steel Towers):
The Building Inspector presented the application for a building permit for
two steel towers, (radio) Western Broadcasting Corporation.
MOVED by Member Bies seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the request
for the above referenced building permit, subject to the approval of the
Building Inspector.
Building Permit -Robert Schup el, 1111 Rhode Island Avenue North:
The Building Inspector presented the application for a building permit for
Robert Schuppel, 1111 Rhode Island Avenue North.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve the request for the
above referenced building permit, subject to the approval of the Building
Inspector.
Re: License to Sell Cigarettes, Leo's Service Station:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the issuance of
the following license.
Name Type Number Amount
Leo's Service Station Cigarette 1536 $12.00
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Re: Bui2ig at 1316 Independence Avenue North Electric Wiring:
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Mr. C. Ralph Olson, Rt. #1, Anoka, Minnesota requested permission to install
BX wiring at 1316 Independence Avenue North instead of Greenfield which he
agreed to install on August 1, 1958.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to deny the request and to
enforce the agreement signed by Mr. Olson.
Suggested_ re vision of Section #129 of Village Code
The Village Engineer gave a resume on the background of said suggested revision
of Section #129.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to give a first reading town
ordinance entitled:
"AMENDMENT OF SECTION #129 OF VILLAGE CODE"
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its first reading.
Re: Appointment of Park Board Member:
The Administrator read a letter of resignation dated August 21, 1958, from
Sheldon Ostroot, from the Village Park Board. The Administrator read a
letter from the Golden Valley Park Board dated August 28, 1958, regarding
said resignation of Mr. Ostroot and recommending the appointment of Dr. Raymond
Petersen to the Park Board.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to appoint Dr. Raymond Petersen
to fill the unexpired term of Sheldon Ostroot on the Golden Valley Paik Board.
Re: Necessity of Disposition of Village Obsolete unttA;.,
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Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(Necessity of Disposition of _Village Obsolete Buildings)
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, Scherer, and Teresi,° and the
following voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was de-
clared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor, and his signature attested
by the Clerk. See Resolutions Book page.ZZZ.
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Annointment of Election Judges:
Sheldon 0 stroot
7430
Harold Avenue
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve
Primary Election
the appointment
on September 9,
of the following list of Judges
for the
8838
Champlain Street
1958:
5-8702
Mrs,
Helen Voss
District No. 1 ---Noble School
Valders Avenue North
Li.
5-8408
*Mrs. Irene Hafterson
5104 Thotland Road
Ju.
8-7149
Mrs. Earl CoS#Egan
3030 Quail Avenue North
Ju.
8-5063
Mrs. Fern Griffin
2933 Quail Avenue North
Ju.
8-2044
Mrs. R. S. Currey
2901 Perry Avenue North
Ju.
8-5086
Mrs. Louise Hutchison
5249 Golden Valley Road
Ju.
6802
8_3668
Mrs. John Ferguson -ALT.
4827 Culver Road
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Hijh_School
*Mrs. L. 0, Waligren
4515 Chatelain Terrace
Fr.
4-3529
Mrs. Arnold Larson
4500 Avondale Road
Fr.
Fr.
7-4622
7-3801
Mrs. Cecily H61gesen
201 Janalyn Circle
Li.
5-6261
Mrs, 0. C. Chamberlin
621 Turnpike Road
Fr.
4-2740
Mrs. Carl Sandell
4605 Chatelain Terrace
341 Burntside Drive
Fr.
4-1223
Mrs. Al Gilbertson -ALT.
District No._3 - Village Council -Chambers
*Mrs. Ilene Asunma
5645 St.Croix Avenue No.
Li.
5-4651
Mrs, Dorothy Caryl
6408 Winsdale Street
Li.
5-5433
Mrs. Don Scringer
1337 Kelly Drive
Li.
5-8038
Mrs, Rein Jokinen
1334 Kelly Drive
Li.
5-7282
Mrs, Betty Tetrud
1041 Idaho Avenue North
Li.
5-8056
Mrs. Ann Bertsch -ALT.
6540 Plymouth Avenue
Li.
5-8358
District No. 4 -Oi Church of the Good She hp erd
*Mrs.
Sheldon 0 stroot
7430
Harold Avenue
Li.
5-6653
Mrs.
Lillian Turgeon
8838
Champlain Street
Li.
5-8702
Mrs,
Helen Voss
1148
Valders Avenue North
Li.
5-8408
Mrs.
Matt Daugherty
9325
6th Avenue North
Li.
5-8929
Mrs,
Isobel Anderson
319 Edgewood Avenue North
Lt.
5-2173
Mrs.
Harold Anderson -ALT.
1500
Valders Avenue North
Li.
5-7256
* Captains
Discussion of Bus Routes:
There was a general discussion of needed bus routes to service Highway #55
and Wayzata Boulevard.
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House Moving Ordinance:
LVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to give a first reading to an
ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE:MOVING OF BUILDINGS AND
PROVIDING FOR LICENSES, PERMITS AND FEES THEREFOR"
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its first reading.
Review of Assessment Rate in the Northwest Trunk Area:
The Council deferred the above referenced matter.
cloyment of Additional Full Time Patrolman:
The Administrator read a letter. dated September 2, 1958, from the Acting Chief -
of -Police requesting an additional full time patrolman.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to authorize and direct the
Village Treasurer to remove any Village bonds from the Northwestern National
Bank by Brinks .Express Service and transfer same to the Marquette National
Bank.
Awarding of Bids -Street Improvements No. 58 -UG -1. 2 and 5•
The Village Engineer recommended the bid be awarded to the low bidder, Crown
Sidewalk and Block Company, inthe total amount of $22,417.50.
Member Bies then introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS NO. 58 -CG -19
58-C'.G-2 and 58 -CG -5"
(Miscellaneous Street and Other Improvements - 1958)
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MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan
additional full time
carried
to approve the request for an
patrolman
for the Police
Department.
Safe Keening Depository Bank:
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by
Teresi
carried
to direct the Village Attorney
to draft a resolution covering
safety
deposit
and safe keeping accounts of
the Village, the resolution to
kept either in bank
insure
that all
monies and securities are
a account or safe
be physically withdrawn
keeping
account with no securities to
except
upon action by
the Council.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to authorize and direct the
Village Treasurer to remove any Village bonds from the Northwestern National
Bank by Brinks .Express Service and transfer same to the Marquette National
Bank.
Awarding of Bids -Street Improvements No. 58 -UG -1. 2 and 5•
The Village Engineer recommended the bid be awarded to the low bidder, Crown
Sidewalk and Block Company, inthe total amount of $22,417.50.
Member Bies then introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS NO. 58 -CG -19
58-C'.G-2 and 58 -CG -5"
(Miscellaneous Street and Other Improvements - 1958)
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The m6tion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Scherer 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 wqs
declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor, and his signature
attested by the Clerk. See Resolutions Book page.
AwardingBids-MMaterial 58-SS-1Storm Sewer Spring. Green South:
The Village Engineer recommended the bid to be awarded to the low bidder,
H. V. Johnston Culvert Company, in the total amount of $4,246.71.
Member Teresi then introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR MATERIALS FOR SPRING GREEN SOUTH
STORM -SEWER"
(Project 58 -SS -1)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Scherer, and upon vote peing 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.
Re: qualified Engineers for Water Survey_:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
The Village Engineer reported that he had received brouchers from -:eight
engineering firms expressing interest in the Village water survey. The
Council requested that Village to screen and select two or three Engineering
Companies from the eight for their consideration.
Bills:
MOVED by Bies seconded by Flannagan to approve the bilis as submitted on the
prelist.
Preliminary Budget for 1959:
The Administrator submitted copies of the preliminary budget for 1959 to the
Council.
The Council called a Special Meeting of the Council to consider the 1959
Budget on September 8, 1958, at 7:30 o'clock P. M.
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The Administrator presented a letter dated August 28, 1958, from Mr. S. Harry
Gainsley, requesting consideration for a building permit for Block 3 and the
North I of Block 14, Yarnell's Golden Valley Outlots, except the North 249
feet of Block 3, and except the North 82.5 feet of the North y of Block 14.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Flannagan carried to refer the above request to the
Planning Commission for study and recommendation.
Request for Advertisement for Bids for Motor Pati:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
The Village Engineer requested an additional Motor.Patrol for the Street
Department.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to advertise for bids for one Motor
Patrol on the 16th of September, 1958.
MOVED by Scherer seconded by Bies carried to adjourn the meeting at 11:30 P. M.
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Re: A
lication of
U.
S. Homes of Minnesota for Building -Permit:
The Administrator presented a letter dated August 28, 1958, from Mr. S. Harry
Gainsley, requesting consideration for a building permit for Block 3 and the
North I of Block 14, Yarnell's Golden Valley Outlots, except the North 249
feet of Block 3, and except the North 82.5 feet of the North y of Block 14.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Flannagan carried to refer the above request to the
Planning Commission for study and recommendation.
Request for Advertisement for Bids for Motor Pati:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
The Village Engineer requested an additional Motor.Patrol for the Street
Department.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to advertise for bids for one Motor
Patrol on the 16th of September, 1958.
MOVED by Scherer seconded by Bies carried to adjourn the meeting at 11:30 P. M.
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