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06-02-59 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING of the VILLAGE COUNCIL June 2, 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 7800 Golden Valley Road in said Village on June 2, 1959, at 7:30 o'clock P. M. The following members were present: Bies, Flannagan, Nadasdy, Scherer, and Teresi; and the following was absent: None. 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; President of the Planning Commission, George Pennock. Petition re: Amendment to Dog Ordinance (Leashing Ordinance): The Mayor announced that this was the first meeting in the new Civic -Center and the Council was pleased to see so many new faces attending the Council meeting. Mr. Berman, 1540 West Constance Drive, acted as spokesman for citizens submitting the petitions against the dog leashing ordinance. Mr. Berman stated the signers were opposed to the amount of the fine and year around features of the leashing ordinance. The following persons also appeared and spoke in opposition to the leashing ordinance: Mr. I. H. Sugarman, 4920 St. Croix Avenue; Mr. E. T. Nunneley, 4600 Glenwood Avenue; Mr. Burr Markham, 400 Natchez Avenue; Mrs. 0. D. Powell, 6424 Winsdale Avenue; Mrs. J. E. Swendson, 1620 E. Constance Drive; Mr. Carl W. Sjoquist, 4624 Chatalain Terrace; Mr. Tom Hart, 5100 W. Marie Lane; Mr. Elmer Crowl, 4444 Merribee Drive; Mrs. Annaleen McMillian, 1405 Independence Avenue North; Mr. C. P. Sathre, 3026 Orchard Avenue North; Dr. Fred Holzapfel, 311 Burntside Drive. The following persons appeared and spoke in favor of said leashing ordinance: Mrs. A. L. Robertson, 1541 W. Constance Drive; Mrs. W. 0. Lyders, 5929 St. Croix Avenue; Mr. Haley; Mrs. Harry E. Gronli, 7504 Plymouth Avenue. The Mayor suggested that a committee be appointed to study the ordinance and recommend action, stating that there were three sides to the question: those for the ordinance, those against the ordinance, and those in favor of a modification of the ordinance. Involved is the protection of children, damage to private property, better care of dogs, the nuisance of dogs to mail men and delivery men. MOVED by Bies seconded by Teresi carried to appoint a committee to study the ordinance and report a recommendation to the Council on July 7, 1959. RE Regular Meeting of the Village Council, June 2, 1959 Mr. George Savage was appointed chairman, 1315 Spring Valley Road, and Mrs. J. E. Swendson, 1620 E. Constance Drive; Mrs. W. 0. Lyders, 5929 St. Croix Avenue; Mr. Burr Markham, 400 Natchez Avenue North; Mr. R.H. Lindgren, 5930 St. Croix Avenue; Mr. James Berman, 1540 W. Constance Drive; Mrs. Harry E. Gronli, 7504 Plymouth Avenue, were appointed as members of the committee. Minneapolis Gas Company. Request for Building Permit for Radio Tower at 6161 Golden Valley Road: Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission. (See minutes of 2-12-59). The Administrator read the Council minutes of March 3, 1959. Mr. Person, Vice President of Minneapolis Gas Company, requested recon- sideration of the request to build a radio tower on the above referenced site. Mr. Kermit Suker, Chief Engineer for W.C.C.O. stated that no in- terference to radio or television would result due to construction of said radio tower, that the frequencies were widely seperated from radio and television. MOVED by Bies seconded by Flannagan carried to grant a building permit for said radio tower, subject to a letter from the Minneapolis Gas Company stating that there will be no interference, and if any does result it will be corrected. Re: Petition against Curb and Gutter Improvement for Colonial Drive: The Administrator presented a petition dated May 20, 1959, against the proposed curb and gutter improvement for Colonial Drive. Said petition was ordered placed on file in the Clerks office. Mr. Ralph Anderson, 5121 Colonial Drive; and Dr. George Moss, 221 Lawn Terrace; spoke against the proposed curb and gutter improvement on Colonial Drive. Mr. George Pennock, 5020 Colonial Drive, stated the Council should de- termine the assessment policy before the residents decide whether they want curb and gutter. The group of opponents to the above referenced improvement agreed to meet with their neighbors and report back to Council on June 16, 1959. Minneapolis Gas Company, re: Winnetka Avenue Gas Main: ..-r.�.rw.s�. The Administrator presented a letter dated April 27, 1959, from the Minneapolis Gas Company. Said letter was ordered placed on file in the Clerks office. 7 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, June 2, 1959 Mr. Person stated that 24" of dirt was the minimum cover that must remain over the gas main. If the main has to be lowered the Minneapolis Gas Company will pay the cost of said lowering. Re; Condemnation for Street Right -of -Way. Continental Baking Comp: All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda. Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption; •"RESOLUTION ORDERING CONDEMNATION" (Laurel Avenue - 1959) 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. omAllRe; Storm Sewer on Meadow Lane, Clarence To-la..- All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda. The residents of the Meadow Lane area appeared and presented a letter dated June 2, 1959, said letter was read and ordered placed on file in the Clerks office. The letter was then referred to the Village Engineer for recommend- ation to the Council. Final Approval of Bergstromt5 Valley Heights Plat: Council deferred the above matter. Resolution Abolishing Existing State Aid Street System• The Village Engineer presented the resolution abolishing the existing State Aid System to the Council. Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adontion: "RESOLUTION REVOKING STATE AID STREET DESIGNATION,- The ESIGNATION"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 i_ . Regular Meeting of the Village Council, June 2, 1959 Resolution Establishing New State Aid Street System: Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and LVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING MUNICIPAL STATE AID STREET SYSTEM" 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.:l.:f • Long Range Municipal Financing - Juran and Moody, Inc: The Administrator presented a letter dated May 14, 1959, from Juran and Moody, Inc. Said letter was ordered placed on file in the Clerk*s office. The Administrator reported that the contract with T.G. Evensen and Associ- ates expires during June, 1959. Council requested that this matter appear on the agenda for Council on June 16, 1959. Second Reading -Amendment to On -Sale Lisuor License Ordinance: MOVED by Bies seconded by Flannagan carried to give a second reading to an ordinance entitle: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE" (Increading Liquor License Fee) 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. First Reading -Trailer Camp Ordinance: Council referred the above matter to the Planning Commission. First Reading -Liability Insurance for Taxi -Cabs: MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to give a first reading to an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE" (Taxi -Cab Liability Insurance) MOVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried to approve the ordinance herein quoted by title on its first reading. 5- Regular Meeting of the Village Council, June 2, 1959 Approval of Plans and Specifications, Winnetka Avenue North: Member Bies introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION" (Winnetka Avenue North) 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; whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor, and his signature attested by the Clerk. See Resolutions Book page ',,.t,,,• Resolution Acquiring Easements a by Condemnation: Member Flannagan introduced the following resolutiu on and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION ORDERING CONDEMNATION" (Winnetka Avenue North - 1959) 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 . Letter from Otto Bonestroo and Associates, Inc. Re: Terra Linda Storm Sewer: The Administrator presented a letter dated May 18,J959, from Otto Bonestroo and Associates, Inc, Said letter was ordered placed on file in the Clerk*s office. The Village Engineer recommended against the proposed storm sewer improvement in New Hope draining into Golden Valley. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to deny the request by Otto Bonestroo and Associates, Inc., to drain a proposed strom sewer for New Hope and Crystal into Golden Valley, upon the recommendation of the Village Engineer. Resolution re: Vincent Mandile property: Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION AMENDING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL" 90 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, June 2, 1959 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, Resolution re: League of Minnesota Municipalities, Clarence Ludwig: Member Flannagan introduced the following resoluta on and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION COMMENDING CLARENCE LUDWIG" 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 a A, . Re: Date for Public Hearing Sanitary Sewers 599L.F.--23j 24, 25, 27, 29 and 30: Member Bies introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON A LATERAL SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT" (Lateral Sanitary Sewers - Projects No. 23, 241 25, 27, 29 and 30) 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, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the Clerk. See Resolutions Book page. Appointment of Village Health Officer: Council took no action on the above matter. A ointment of Civil Service Commissioner (Terme fres December 1961): MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to appoint Mr. Alfred G. Blasing, 2925 Kyle Avenue North to complete the unexpired term of Mr. Raymond S. Currey. 3 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, June 2, 1959 Licenses -0n -,Sale Liquor:: MOVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried to approve the licenses listed below: Licensee Tie Fee 1713 The New Boulevard, Inc. On -Sale $49000.00 1714 The White House On -Sale $40000.00 1715 Michael*s On -Sale $4,000.00 1716 Schuller*s Place On -Sale $40000.00 1717 The Point Supper Club On -Sale $41000.00 Resolution Re: Public Exaniner: Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION" 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 page". Permit to Display Fireworks (Golden Valley Golf Club): The Administrator presented a letter dated May 28, 1959, requesting per- mission to display fireworks at the Golden Valley Golf Club. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the request to display fireworks by the Golden Valley Golf Club. Suburban Sanitary Disposal Authority: Council discussed the above referenced matter at length and took no action. Check for Orr-Schelen (Water Survey): The Administrator presented the bill from Orr-Schelen for work on the water survey. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the bill. and add same to the prelist for payment. x Regular Meeting of the Village Council, June 2, 1959 Paul_ Lommen, Justice of the Peace, June 23, 1959: The Administrator presented the request for a Special Meeting with the Justice of the Peace on June 23, 1959, to discuss a municipal court and traffic court. Council approved the request and called a special meeting on June 231 1959. Resolution Authorizing Dust Abatement 59-6, 7. 8, 9• Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION ORDERING DUST TREATMENT FOR CERTAIN STREETS" (Hampshire Avenue from Hampshire Lane and all of Hamp— shire Place (all streets in A. J. Anderson's 1st Addition); Tyrol Trail. North from Tyrol Trail 200 feet; Hampshire Lane from Green Valley Road to Hampshire Avenue North; Regent Avenue from Culver to 33rd Avenue. North Lowry Terrace from Quail to Regent Avenue.)33rd Avenue North between Noble Avenue and Quail) 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.,�r�' • Bilis: MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the bills as submitted on the prelist. MOVED by Scherer seconded by Bies carried to adjourn the meeting at 11:30 o'clock P. M. Attest: z ?/w Vi a Clerk and Administrator i Ma