02-03-59 City Council MinutesCV
a
REGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
February 3, 1959
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 7840 Sixth Avenue North, in said Village on February 3, 1959, at
7:30 o'clock P.M.
The following members were present: Bies, Nadasdy, Scherer, and Teresi;
and the following was absent: Flannagan.
Present were Village Clerk and Administrator, Roger K. Ulstad; Village
Attorney, Stanley D. Kane; Village Engineer, Donald Sorensen; Building
Inspector, Dan Lynch; Sewer and Water Superintendent, Donald Spaulding;
Acting Chief of Police, Everett Frandsen; Deputy Clerk, Helen Penniman;
Plumbing Inspector, Harry Hamman.
Minutes of January 20, 1959:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried to approve the minutes of January
20, 1959.
Awarding of Bids_- Voting Machines (Cont tdfrom January 20, 1959) :
MOVED by Bies seconded by Teresi carried to award the bid to the Automatic
Voting Machine Corporation for the total cost of $9,654.00.
Awarding of Bids - Police Patrol Car:
The Administrator presented an affidavit of publication in the official
newspaper of the call for bids for said Patrol Car. 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:
Name Model Total Bid
The Woodhead Company, Inc. 59 Ford Custom $997.00
417 East Lake Street 300 Tudor
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hopkins Motor Sales Company 59 Plymouth Tudor $1,360.35
703 Excelsior Avenue Savoy - 8
Hopkins, Minnesota
Dahlberg Brothers, Inc. 59 Ford Tudor $1,060.00
11th and Excelsior Avenue,
Hopkins, Minnesota
Brellenthin Chevrolet Company No Bid No Bid
1625 West Broadway,
Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Regular Meeting of the Village Council, February 3, 1959
Council referred the bids to the Acting Chief of Police for tabulation
and recommendation.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried to award the bid to the low
bidder upon recommendation of the Acting Chief of Police, as follows:
The Woodhead Company, Inc. 59 Ford Custom $997.00
300 Tudor
Awarding of Bids - "Surveyor's Vehiclerr :
The Administrator presented an affidavit of publication in the official
newspaper of the call for bids for said "Surveyor's Vehicle". Said
affidavit was examined, approved and ordered placed on file in the Clerk's
office.
The Administrator reported that two sealed bids had been received. Said
bids upon being opened, were found to be as follows:
Name Model Total Bid
Crystal Motors International Travelall $1,850.00
5101 Lakeland (B-100)
Crystal 22, Minnesota
Suburban Chevrolet Co. Chevrolet "Surveyor's $1,734.69
1106 Excelsior Avenue, Vehicle"
Hopkins, Minnesota
Council referred the bids to the Village Engineer for tabulation and
recommendation.
The Village Engineer requested the awarding of said bid be deferred to
the meeting of February 17, 1959•
Modification of Sanitary Sewer District for Village of New Hope:
The Administrator presented a letter dated January 27, 1959, from the
Village of New Hope requesting modification of their sewer district to
include Abraham Lincoln School property.
Mr. Don Trucker, Clerk of the Village of New Hope was present.
14OVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried to authorize the Village Attorney
to prepare a modification to the contract between the Village of Golden
Valley and the Village of New Hope; and authorized the Administrator to
execute same.
Application for Building Permit - Enaco, Inc., 6050 St. Croix Avenue:
The Building Inspector presented plans and specifications for a residence
at 6050 St. Croix Avenue, in an Open Development area.
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MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to approve the request for a
building permit for the above referenced building, subject to the approval
of the Building Inspector.
Application for Building Permit - Enghauser & Nelson, 1700 Brunswick Ave. No.:
The Building Inspector presented plans and specifications for a residence
at 1700 Brunswick Avenue North, in an Open Development area.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to approve the request for a
building permit for the above referenced building, subject to the approval
of the Building Inspector.
Application for Building Permit - Everett Frandsen, 855 Pennsylvania Ave. No.:
The Building Inspector presented plans and specifications for a residence
at 855 Pennsylvania Avenue North, in an Open Development area.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried to approve the request for a
building permit for the above referenced building, subject to the approval
of the Building Inspector.
Application for Building Permit - Ray E. Michel,, -5800 Golden Valley Road:
The Building Inspector presented the application for a basement for a
residence at 5800 Golden Valley Road, in an Open Development area.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried to approve the request for a
building permit for the above referenced building, subject to the approval
of the Building Inspector.
Application for Building Permit - H. F. Kleinman, 105 Natchez Ave. So.:
The Building Inspector presented the application for an addition to a
residence at 105 Natchez Avenue South, in an Open Development area.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to approve the request for a
building permit for the above referenced building, subject to the approval
of the Building Inspector.
Application for Building Permit - Melvin K. Pearson, 110 Edgewood Ave. No.:
The Building Inspector presented the plans and specifications for a residence
at 110 Edgewood Avenue North, in an Open Development area.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to approve the request for a
building permit for the above referenced building, subject to the approval
of the Building Inspector.
Mr. Ben Farr, Plumber; Re: Sanitary Sewer:
The Administrator gave a resume of the sewer work at 3025 Glenden Terrace,
in the amount of $783.91.
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Regular Meeting of the Village Council, February 3, 1959
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried that the action taken by
the Village Administrator and Village Attorney be sustained.
Council recommended another meeting and report for the meeting of
February 17, 1959.
Authorization for Participaction in Civil Defense, Public Law 85-606:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried to authorize Mr. Wallace A. Caryl,
Director of Civil Defense, to submit required plan materials to the
Minnesota Department of Civil Defense in order to participate in the
provisions of Public Law 85-606.
Request for Removal of "Stop Order" at 6742 Knoll Street by Golden Rule
RealtyCompany:
The Administrator presented a letter dated January 26, 1959, from the
Golden Rule Realty Company, requesting the removal of "stop order" at
6742 Knoll Street. Said letter was ordered placed on file in the
C1erkts office.
The Administrator presented a letter dated January 12, 1959, from Mr.
Richmond, indicating he wished to purchase said lot.
MOVED by Scherer seconded by Teresi carried to defer action on the
matter to the meeting of February 17, 1959•
Change of Planning Commission Meeting from February 19th to February 12, 1959:
Council took notice of the change in Planning Commission meeting date.
Appointment of Planning Commission Member.-
Council
ember.Council deferred the above matter to the meeting of February 17, 1959•
Financial Report for 1958:
LVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried to defer the matter to the meeting
of February 17, 1959.
Re: Notice of Termination of Employment:
The Village Attorney stated that the resolution establishing working
conditions and hours for employees adopted on July 9, 1957, does not
require an employee or the Village to give two weeks notice of termin-
ation of employment.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to pay the employee accumulated
vacation time, and instructed the resolution be amended to require two
weeks notice be given by both the Village and employees at termination of
employment.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, February 3, 1959
Licenses:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried to approve the following licenses
for the year 1959.
Name
Grayts Texaco Service
7841 Sixth Ave. No.
Woodfill Shell Service
5500 Golden Valley Road
Woodfill Shell Service
Grayts Texaco Service
Second Reading - Ordinance Rez
Type Number Amount
Filling Station 1589 $ 20.00
Filling Station 1591 $ 30.00
Cigarette 1590 $ 12.00
Cigarette 1588 $ 12.00
Calvary Lutheran Church & Lot 13
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried to give a second reading to an
Ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE"
(Calvary Lutheran Church; Lot 13, Hawkins Re -arrangement)
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its second reading and to order publication thereof.
See Ordinance Book Page _ -_36''? .
Second Reading - Ordinance, Apartment Size Requirements:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried to give a second reading to an
Ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUILDING CODE"
(Square Foot Area of Apartments and Dwellings)
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its second reading and to order publication thereof.
See Ordinance Book page -,� 9,p .
Second Reading - Food Ordinance:
Council deferred the above matter to the meeting of February 17, 1959
Second Reading - Ordinance, Disposition of Lost and Found Articles:
MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to give a second reading to an
Ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CUSTODY AND DISPOSAL
OF PROPERTY COMING INTO THE POSSESSION OF THE
VILLAGE OF GOLDEN VALLEY AND REMAINING UNCLAIMED"
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MOVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried to approve the ordinance
herein quoted by title on its second reading and to order publication
thereof. See Ordinance Book Page _Iq/ .
First Reading - Ordinance, Fee Schedule, Sewer & Plumbing Fees:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried to give a first reading to an
Ordinance entitled:
"AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE
CODE"
(Fees for sewer connections; type
of joint)
"AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE
CODE"
(Plumbing Fees)
"AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE
CODE"
(Size of
Water Service; Distance of Pipe from Well)
"AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE
CODE"
(Updating Plumbing Code)
"AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE
CODE"
(Updating Building Code)
MOVED by Bies seconded
by Scherer carried to approve
the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its first reading.
Request for Sign Permit - Midwest Steel Company, 1520 Lilac Drive South.-
The
outh:
The Building Inspector presented a request for the above referenced sign
permit.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to approve the sign permit for
Midwest Steel Company, 1520 Lilac Drive South.
Joint Meeting between Golden Valley & St. Louis Park re: Highway #12:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
Council discussed proposed meeting dates for a joint meeting between
Golden Valley and St. Louis Park regarding future development of Highway
#12 from Highway #100 to County Road #18. Dates suggested for said
meeting were February 23rd, 24th and 25th.
Re: Village Property on Winnetka Avenue North, North of Bassett's Creek:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
The Administrator advised the Council that several inquiries had been
received regarding the disposition of the former Thompson Lumber Company
property on Winnetka Avenue North, north of Bassett's Creek.
Council referred the land use of said property to the Planning Commission,
and deferred action on the matter to the meeting of February 17, 1959•
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Report on Water Conservancy Meeting with Crystal, January 28, 1959:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
The Administrator and Member Bies reported on the meeting with the Village
of Crystal regarding Water Conservancy District.
No action was taken by the Council.
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
The Administrator presented a letter dated January 31, 1959, from Mr.
William J. Ahl of Golden Valley, regarding public utilities i. e. Minneapolis
Gas Company rates. Said letter was ordered placed on file in the Clerk's
office.
Re: Zoning of Proper on County Road #18, Duane Foss:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
The Administrator presented a request by Mr. Foss for a letter from the
Council regarding the proposed zoning of property on County Road #18, Plat
#1600, Section 31, Township 118, Range 21 - 13.2. acres. Council referred
the matter to the Planning Commission,
Preliminary Street Lighting Proposed for Golden Valley:
The Administrator introduced Mr. Jim Rudolph of Northern States Power
Company to the Council. Mr. Rudolph submitted an estimate and preliminary
plans for street lighting in Golden Valley. Said plans were ordered placed
on file in the Clerk's office.
Bills:
MVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to approve the bills as submitted
on the prelist.
MOVED by Scherer seconded by Bies carried to adjourn the meeting at 10:30
otclock P.M.
Attest:
age Cletk
r Administrator
Mayor