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05-05-59 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING of the VILLAGE COUNCIL May 5, 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 May 5, 1959, at 7:30 otclock P.M. The following members were present: Bies, Flannagan, Nadasdy, Scherer, and Teresi; and the following members were absent: None. Present were Village Clerk and Administrator, Roger K. Ulstad; Village Attorney, Stanley D. Kane; Village Engineer, Donald Sorensen; Building Inspector, Dan Lynch; Assessor, Robert Burns; Deputy Clerk, Helen Penniman; Plumbing Inspector, Harry Hamman. Minutes of April 7, April 21 April 23, 1959: MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the minutes of April 7, April 21, and April 23, 1959. Award of Bids for Sewer 59-L.F.-10 through 22: The Clerk announced that pursuant to the resolution of the Village Council adopted April 7, 1959, and in accordance with the terms of the advertisement for bids published in accordance with said resolution, the Clerk and the Village Engineers had met in the Council Chambers at 7840 Sixth Avenue North at 11:00 o•clock A.M. on May 1, 1959, and had then and there publicly opened and read the bids received. Orr-Schelen, Inc., Engineers for the Village, tabulated said bids for the construction of the Lateral Sanitary Sewer Improve- ment No. 59-L.F.-10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19, 20 (Supplemental), 21, and 22. The Engineers tabulated in accordance with the be as follows: Name of Bidder the total of the contract cost under terms of said bids unit prices stated therein, and said bids were found to Phelps -Drake Company, Inc. LaMetti and Sons, Inc. Nodland Construction Company Peter LaMetti Construction Company Barbarossa and Sons F. Morettini, Inc. Portion of work Bid on Total Contract Cost All $236,353.00 to 266,200.35 to 315,972.00 is 266,802.61 to 274,907.00 to 390,584.00 1 65 ­ Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 5, 1959 Orr-Schelen, Inc., Engineers for the project, reported that the bid of Phelps - Drake Company for the construction of the Lateral Sanitary Sewer Improvement No. 59-L.F.-10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19, 20, 20 (Supplemental), 21 and 22, was the low bid. Member Flannagan then introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR LATERAL SANITARY SEINER IMPROVEMENT No. 59 -LF -10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19, 20, 20 (Supplemental), 21, & 22" 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 Public Hearine - ntofW om Hiehwav x#55 to 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 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 hereto- fore filed with the Clerk were presented and considered as follows: OBJECTOR OBJECT Mr. L. E. Manders Mr. Manders questioned how wide 1015 Winnetka Avenue the street would be. Mrs. Lucier Mrs. Lucier asked how many years 1429 Winnetka Avenue they had to pay the assessment. Mrs. Violet Lindau Mrs. Lindau questioned why the im- 1440 Winnetka Avenue provement stopped at Winsdale. Mr. Ed Shaughnessy Mr. Shaughnessy asked which side 1034 Winnetka Avenue the road would be widened on. Mr. Ernest Reiss Mr. Reiss asked if the grade will 800 Winnetka Avenue be the same at the bridge. Mr. Richard E. Olson Mr. Olson questioned why the im- 1211 Winnetka Avenue was necessary in the first place. Mr. Vernon H. Lien Mr. Lien suggested the grade be low - 1025 Winnetka Avenue ered to the creek, and retain Winnetka as a residential street, making some other street a through street. Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 5, 1959 Mr. Peterson of the Hennepin County Engineering Department was present and explained the County's plans and requirements for Winnetka Avenue. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Council stated there was public need for the improvement although the residents were opposed to said improvement. Member Teresi then introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS" (Winnetka Avenue: 59 -BS -6, 59 -CG -5, 59 -CG -1) 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 de- clared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the Clerk. See Resolutions Book page_. Re: Golden House,_Mr. Donald R. Williams: Mr. Williams withdrew his request for consideration for a license to operate the Golden House. Council took no action. Mr. H. B. Garnes, res "Stop Order" at 6742 Knoll Street - Mr. Games read a statement prepared by his attorney, Mr. McKinnon. The Village Attorney reviewed the entire history of the case. Mr. Charles E. Lennartz of 6532 Knoll Street asked for clarification on the background of the case. Mr. William Bossert of the Citizen*s League of Golden Valley stated there were many similar situations in the Village. The League passed a resolution re- questing the Council not to allow a building to be constructed on this 50' lot or in the future in cases of similar nature. MOVED by Teresi that the "Stop Order" be enforced. Motion lost for want of a second. Council stated the original action taken two weeks prior, will stand and that the "Stop Order" be lifted. Mr. Garnes took the Village Attorneys copy of the statement prepared by Mr. McKinnon. 1 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 5, 1959 Enjineer•s Report on Clarence Tola Storm Sewer• The Village Engineer stated a preliminary study of drainage problems on Meadow Lane indicated a rough estimate of cost to be as follows: Estimate of $750.00 per acre or an estimated total of $42,000.00. Council requested that the parties concerned discuss the matter further with the Village Engineer. Continental Baker Resolution for Permission to Build: Mr. Perry Moore, representative of Continental Bakery, submitted a resolution to the Council. Member Bies then introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION" (Permission to Build) 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.. First Reading - Dog Ordinance. - MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to give a first reading to an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE" (Prohibiting the running at large of dogs near schools) MOVED by Bies seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the ordinance herein quoted by title on its first reading. Mr. Haley of 5000 Normandale Road submitted a petition requesting the leashing of dogs in Golden Valley. Mr. Lloyd Kahle distributed the petition. Mrs. Wm. Lyders of 5929 St. Croix Avenue, also submitted a petition for her area. Council instructed the Attorney to prepare a leashing ordinance after study of other suburban Leashing Ordinances. Architects and Contractors re: New Civic Center: The Architects, Patch and Erickson, were present and also representatives of the prime contractors for the new Civic Center. They stated the building would be ready for occupancy by Saturday, May 9, 1959, except for minor details yet to be finished. Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 5, 1959 MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Bies carried to accept the heating system in the new Civic Center on behalf of the Village. The Architects stated the plaque would be completed in three or four weeks. Day Labor Installation of Sanitary Sewer on Pennsylvania Avenue North: The Administrator presented a letter from the Village Engineer dated May 5, 1959, requesting uniform policy of assessing connections to existing lateral sewers. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Bies carried to approve the policy as recommended by the Village Engineer in the above referenced letter, with the recommendation that the property owner shall be reimbursed if it is determined in the future, upon completion of said lateral, that he has paid more than the average property owners abutting said lateral sewer. tise for Bids on May 19th for "Street Construction and Main Materials": The Village Engineer presented the request to advertise for bids May 19th for „Street Construction and Maintenance Materials". Member Bies introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION MAKING ESTIMATES OF MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS" (Miscellaneous Street and Other Improvements - 1959) The motion 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; vhereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the Clerk. See Resolutions Book page.^. Request for Public Hearing on May 19th re: 1959 Street Improvements: The Village Engineer presented the request for a public hearing on May 19th for 1959 Street Improvements. Member Flannagan then introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS" (Miscellaneous Street and Other Improvements - 1959) 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 declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the Clerk. See Resolutions Book pager. 1 1 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 5, 1959 Resolution re; Dust Abatement on Certain Streets: Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION ORDERING DUST TREATMENT FOR CERTAIN STREETS" (Jersey Avenue from Glenwood to Laurel Avenue: Brookridge Avenue from Westbrook Road to North Village Limits, Harold Avenue from Winnetka Avenue to Glenwood Avenue; Winsdale Street from Douglas Drive to Jersey Avenue North; Ridgeway Road from Winnetka Avenue to Harold Avenue.) 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 declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the Clerk. See Resolutions Book page &,-, . Discussion re: Method of Assessing Lutheran Bible Institute: There was a general discussion of policy for Lutheran Bible Institute. Council assessment of Lateral Sewer for the agreed to cost of sewer plus the regular assessment. the assessment of $4,000.00 for extra Request for Sign Permit, 8026 Olson Memorial Highway, Hobby Shop; The Building Inspector presented the request for a sign permit for the Hobby Shop at 8026 Olson Memorial Highway, MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to subject to the grant the above referenced sign permit, approval of the Building Inspector. Approval of Building Permits in Open Development Areas: The Building Inspector presented requests for Building permits in the following Open Development areas: A. Fairview Construction Company - 400 Rhode Island Avenue South 421 Rhode Island Avenue South 521 Sumter Avenue South B. Richard Neslund - 55 Idaho Avenue North 105 Idaho Avenue North MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried dential building in to approve the request for resi- permits -the above referenced Open Development Areas for registered plats, Laurel Avenue Development - Set Date for Meeting: The Administrator presented the request for a of Laurel Avenue. meeting regarding the development Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 5, 1959 Council set the date of May 11, 1959, at 8:00 o'clock P. M. at 7840 Sixth Avenue North to discuss the development of Laurel Avenue. Discussion of Liability Insurance re: Taxi Cabs: The Administrator presented the request to raise the liability insurance for Taxi Cabs. Council agreed the liability should be raised, but deferred action to the meeting of May 19, 1959. Second Reading - Food Ordinance.- rdinance:MOVED MOVEDby Bies seconded by Flannagan carried to give a second reading to an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE HANDLING, STORING, OFFERING FOR SALE OF GROCERIES, VEGETABLES, FRUITS, MILK AND DAIRY PRODUCTS, MEATS, MILK, BAKERY PRODUCTS, CONFECTIONERY, ICE CREAM, SOFT DRINKS, MEALS OR LUNCHES AND ALL PROVISIONS AT RETAIL AND TO PROVIDE FOR LICENSING PERSONS ENGAGED IN SUCH BUSINESS" MOVED by Flannagan 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. Request to Advertise for Bids - New Civic Center: The Administrator presented the request to advertise for bids for Shade -screens, Counters and Chairs for the new Civic Center. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Bies to grant the request to advertise for bids on May 19, 1959. Letter from Civil Service Commission: The Administrator presented a letter dated April 16, 1959, from Mr. R. S. Currey, Civil Service Commissioner, resigning his commission due to a transfer out of the city. Council accepted Mr. Currey's resignation with regret and requested he be not- ified and to express the Council's appreciation for his services. Letter from Civil Service Commission - New Eligible Roster: The Administrator presented a letter dated April 30, 1959, from the Civil Service Commission with the new Eligible Roster for Patrolman. Said letter was ordered placed on file in the Clerk's office. The above referenced letter also requested physical examinations for the men listed on the Eligible Roster. Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 5, 1959 MOVED by Scherer seconded by Flannagan carried to appoint Dr. Fred C. Holzapfel of 5001 Olson Memorial Highway as Village Doctor, for said physical examinations, until further action of the Village Council. Licenses: MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the licenses listed below: No. Licensee Type Fee 1704 Kennedys Fishing Place Soft Drink $10.00 1705 Mell-0-Dee Ice Cream Company Peddlerts License $10.00 Claim for Tax -Exemption on Residence at Glenwood Hills Hospital: The Administrator presented a request for tax exemption on the residence at Glenwood Hills Hospital. Council discussed the matter at length-, but took no action on the matter. Bills- MOVED by Bies seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the bills as submitted on the prelist. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to release the check for Adolfson and Peterson in the amount of $13,048.20. MOVED by Scherer seconded by Bies carried to adjourn the meeting at 1:00 A.M. Attest: Vi erk and Administrator ` 1 owl