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07-21-59 City Council Minutes116 REGULAR MEETING of the VILLAGE COUNCIL July 21, 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 July 21, 1959, at 7:30 o*clock P. M. Invocation: By Reverend Hedberg of the Valley Community Presbyterian Church, located at 3100 Lilac Drive North, Golden Valley, Minnesota. The following members were present: Flannagan, Nadasdy, Scherer, and Teresi; and the following was absent: Bies. 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; Plumbing Inspector, Harry Hamman. Minutes of May 19, 1959, June 2, 1959, June 9, 1959, _lune 16, 1959 23, 1959, July 7, 1959, July 8_11959, and July 141 1959: �~ MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan -carried to approve the above referenced minutes. Public Hearing -Rezoning Village Gravel Pit_ Ed Conry: The Administrator presented an affidavit of'publication in the official newspaper of the notice of public hearing on the proposed rezoning from Open Development to Light Industrial 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 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: Proponent Mr. Duane Foss, representing Ed Conry Objector Mr. Walter Kost 1101 Orkla Drive Reason Mr. Foss presented the plan and specifications for a proposed warehouse and office building at 900 Winnetka Avenue North. Objection Mr. Kost questioned the operation of industry in proposed building. 1 1 The Mayor announced that this was the time and place for the public hearing above referred to and all persons 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; 1 17 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, July 21, 1959 Objector Objection Mr. Merle Ludwig Mr. Ludwig inquired about the access 1030 Orkla Drive to and from the property for trucks, and requested shrubbery as a buffer. Mr. Bud Manders 915 Winnetka Avenue North Mr. Manders asked if the zoning to residential had been considered. Mr. Walter Kost 1101 Orkla Drive Mr. Kost asked the Council to consider the following points in their decision; 1. Trucks parked across the tracks from residences. 2. Compatible ind- ustry for the area. 3. Consider the traffic to the north on Winnetka Avenue. 4. Hours of operatinn and number of trucks. Mr. Vernon Lien 1025 Winnetka Avenue North Mr. Lien wanted two points clarified, the movement of traffic and appearance from the road. Mrs. Donna Fleming 1020 Mrs. Fleming stated it was dangerous Sumter Avenue North for children on foot on Winnetka due to heavy traffic. The Mayor closed the public hearing. The Administrator presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission and read the minutes of July 16, 1959. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to continue the public hearing to August 4, 1959. Public H_earin_—Rezoning Laurel Avenue-. The Administrator presented an affidavit of publication in the official newspaper of the notice of public hearing on the proposed rezoning from Open Development to Light Industrial 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 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; 1 17 118 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, July 21, 1959 Proponent Reason Mr. Harold M. Fredrikson, Attorney Mr. Fredrikson stated Mr. for Mr. George Minder Minder had reached an agreement 760 Northwestern Bank Building with the Minneapolis Northfield and Southern Railway. Mr. Blaine Harstad, representative Mr. Harstad stated an agreement of Continental Baking Company had been reached with Mr. Minder for the consideration of $1,000.00, providing said track of property is zoned to industrial zone, within one year. Objector Objection Mr. Dave Trach developer of Mr. Trach opposed the zoning due Glenway Slopes to the platting, construction and installation of utilities in Glen— way Slopes. A physical problem exists. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission. (See minutes of July 16, 1959). MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to continue the public hearing covering the 300 feet north of Laurel Avenue from the Easterly line of the Church of Good Shepherd to Minneapolis, Northfield and Southern Railway Tracks; and publish a new notice for a public hearing for August 18, 1959, to cover the Minder property north of the 300 feet up to the center line of the creek. Laurel Avenue Franchise to Railroad, Continental Baking Company: Mr. Harstad, representative of Continental Baking Company, presented the proposed ordinance. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to give a first reading to an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE" (Franchise to Minneapolis, Northfield and Southern Railway) MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the ordinance herein quoted by title on its first reading. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to give a second reading to the above entitled ordinance on the grounds that a public urgency exists. Regular Meeting of the Village Council, July 21, 1959 MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the ordinance herein quoted by title on its second reading and to order publication thereof. See Ordinance Book page �,. Request for Building Permit -Harr E. Gerrish 700 Florida Avenue _South; The Building Inspector presented the plans and specifications to Council. Mr. John Miller, Attorney; Mr. Gerrish, Architect; for Mr. Woodhead were present. Estimated value of proposed building $50,000.00. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to grant the permit, subject to the approval of the Building Inspector. t tion Company. 701 The Building Inspector presented the plans and specifications to Council. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to grant the permit, subject to the approval of the Building Inspector. Re_ que t for -Building -Permit -General Mills Research Center, 8800 P1 ymouth Av-..erru e.s The Building Inspector presented the plans and specifications to the Council: LVED by Scherer seconded by Teresi carried to grant the permit, subject to the approval of the Building Inspector. - Mr. Harry Gerrish, architect, presented the plans and specifications to the Council. Council studied the plans and discussed the construction material to be used in said'proposed building. Council took no action. Final Plat A royal-"Lanle *s Addition" 100 Jersey Avenue South; Mr. George PennocL-, President of the Planning Commission, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission. (See minutes of July 16, 1959). Mrs. Langley appeared to request final plat approval. MOVED by Scherer seconded by Teresi carried to grant final plat approval upon recommendation of the Planning Commistion, subject to posting a bond. Final Plat A roval-"Adeline Addition" Dr. Boller; The Village Attorney informed the Council that no action could be taken due to a Restraining Order served on the Village on July 21, 1959. Council tabled the matter. Regular Meeting of the Village Council, July 21, 1959 Ordinance Waiver, Wm. C._Richter, x#14. Block 4,_Westurban Addition: Orchard Avenue North, Lot Mr. and Mrs. Richter appeared to request -said ordinance waiver, Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission. (See minutes of July 16, 1959). - Council requested Mr, and Mrs. Richter to attempt to acquire additional property and deferred the matter to August 4, 1959. Second Reading Ordinance -Street Name Change_ Valders Avenue to Bies Drive: MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to give a second reading to an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE" (Change Name of Valders Avenue to Bies Drive) LVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the ordinance herein quoted by title on its second reading and to order publication thereof. See Ordinance Book page4,- . Second Reading Ordinance Naming Laurel Avenue from Turner's Crossroad -- to Xenia. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to give a second reading to an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A STREET NAME" MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to approve the ordinance herein quoted by title on its second reading and to order publication thereof. See Ordinance Book page.+_;.__. Second Reading Ordinance -Regulating Traffic on Laurel Avenue: MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to give a second reading to an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE" (Trucks Prohibted on Part of Laurel Avenue) MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to approve the ordinance herein quoted by title on its second reading and to order publication thereof. See Ordinance Book page%�. 1 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, July 21, 1959 Second Reading Ordinance -Fire Department: MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to give a second reading to an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE*' (Fire Department) MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to approve the ordinance herein quoted by title on its second reading and to order publication thereof. See Ordinance Book page. Second Reading Ordinance -Rubbish Burners: MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to give a second reading to an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE" (Rubbish Burners) MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to gpprove the ordinance herein quoted by title on its second reading and to order publication thereof. See Ordinance Book pagey, First Reading -Ordinance Trailer Camps: MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to give a first reading to an ordinance enititled: "AN ORDINANCE FOR THE REGULATION OF HOUSETRAILERS, AUTOMOBILE CAMPS AND COURTS" MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to approve the ordinance herein quoted by title on its first reading. First Reading -Ordinance -Including Warehouse*ng in Light Industrial Zoning: MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to give a first reading to an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE" (Warehousing in Light Industrial District) MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to approve the ordinance herein quoted by title on its first reading. Resolution re: Dust Abatement, Quail Avenue North: Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: 122 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, July 21, 1959 "RESOLUTION ORDERING -.DUST TREATMENT FOR CERTAIN STREETS" (Quail Avenue North from North line of Woodlawn Park Addition to 33rd 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 members voted in favor thereof: 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 Resolution Book page44r. Approval of Plans and Specifications for 59 -LF -23, 24, 25, 27, 29, and 30: Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS" (Lateral Sanitary Sewer Projects 59 -LF -23, 24, 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: Flannagan, Nadasdy, Scherer, and Teresi; and the following voted agiinst-the same: None; whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested b y the Clerk. See Resolution Book page Enaineer•s Preliminary Report - Storm Sewer-Tralee Addition: The Village Engineer gave a preliminary report regarding the proposed storm sewer in Tralee Addition, estimated cost $5,892.16 and recommended the work be done by Day Labor. Area to be assessed: All lots and tracts of land in Tralee Additinn. Public Hearing to be held August 18, 1959. Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON A CERTAIN PROPOSED STORM DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT" (Tralee) 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: Flannagan, Nadasdy, Scherer, and Teresi; and the followipg members voted against the same: None; whdreupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the Clerk. See Resolution Book page Regular Meeting of the Village Council, July 219 1959 Long Range Planning - Vacation of part of Half Moon Drive, Thomas DeCola MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to call a public hearing on August 18, 1959, regarding the Vacation of part of Half Moon Drive. Sign Permits: Request for sign permits were submitted by the Building Inspector for the following; General Outdoor Advertising Company, International Paper Company 6100 Olson Memorial Highway. Maceys Signs, Inc., (2 Signs) Red Owl Store, Inc., 7820 Olson Memorial Highway. Reed Drug Store - 7810 Olson Memorial Highway. MOVED by Scherer seconded by Teresi carried to issue sign permits for the above referenced locations. Request to call a Public Hearing Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 9200. Medicine Lakg.Road; MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to defer the above matter to August 18, 1959. Re; Speed Signs - Woodlawn Park: The Chief -of -Police submitted petitions for speed signs in the Woodlawn Park area and also on Regent Avenue. Said petitions were ordered placed on file in the Clerk's office. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to refer the matter to the Chief -of -Police for further study. Ordinance Waiver - Arneson Organs, 120 North Meadow Lane; Mr. George Pennock, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission. (See minutes of July 16, 1959). MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to grant a 4 foot waiver to Arneson Organs, 120 North Meadow Lane,- as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ordinance Waiver - J. F. Dahinden, Lot 4, Block 2, Dahinden•s 3rd Addition Mr. George Pennock presented the recommendation -of -the Planning Commission. (See minutes of July 16, 1959). Regular Meeting of the Village Council, July 21, 1959 MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to grant the waiver of lot depth as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ordinance Waiver - Mrs. Alphonse Charette, 1514 Princeton Avenue South: Mr. George Pennock presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission. (See minutes of July 16, 1959). MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to grant the waiver of setback as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ordinance Waiver - Kewanee Way, Clarence Scherer: Mr. George Pennock presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission. (See minutes of July 16, 1959). MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to grant the waiver to 25 foot setback on all lots fronting on Kewanee Way as recommended by the Planning Commission. Ordinance Waiver - Warren Hauschildt,_401 North Meadow Lane: Mr. George Pennock presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission. (See minutes of July 16, 1959.) MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to grant a waiver of 21 feet as recommended by the Planning Commission. Final Plat Approval - Richland Hills 2nd Addition, Mr., Bies: MOVED by Scherer seconded by Flannagan carried to grant final plat approval to Richland Hills 2nd Addition as recommended by the Planning Commission, subject to posting a $2,000.00 bond. Bowery Tavern Licenses: All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda. Mr. Arthur Johnson, 918 Midland Bank Building, attorney for Mr. Frank Gracyasz, appeared before Council. Council deferred the matter pending a decision from District Court. Sewer Bill, City of Minneapolis: The Administrator discussed the sewer bill owed to the City of Minneapolis, and the credit due the Village of Golden Valley according to Golden Valley's figures there remains a credit due the Village of Golden Valley in the amount of $124.51. Council requested a letter be written to Minneapolis stating these figures and withhold payment of the first and second quarter billings. 5 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, July 21, 1959 Award of Winnetka Avenue Improvement Bid, Hennepin County: All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda. ft LVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the award of lie Winnetka Avenue Improvement Bid to Art Bolier in the amount of $129,662.38 by Hennepin County. Discussion of Garnes Decision: The Village Attorney discussed the court decision with Council. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to correct the minutes of the Village Council of April 21, 1959, page 56 of the minute book by substituting the word "lost" in lieu of the word "carried" at the end of the sentence on the eleventh line of page 56. Water Commission: All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda. The Administrator read a letter dated July 20, 1959, from the Water Commission. Said letter was ordered placed on file in the Clerk's ©ffice. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to secure court interpretation of the agreement between the City of Minneapolis and the Village of Golden Valley for water, upon the recommendation of the Water Commission. Licenses: MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve the licenses listed below: NO- Name T Ve Amount 1753 Smitty's Cafe Food $20.00 1754 Rolf's Service Station Soft Drink 10.00 Re: _ House at 4108 Poplar Drive: The Mayor asked if Mrs. Quaedvlieg was present, she was not present. Council ordered the house belonging to Mrs. Quaedvlieg at 4108 Poplar Drive destroyed by the Village. Bills: LVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the bills as sub— mitted on the prelist. 126 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, July 21, 1959 MOVED by Scherer seconded by Flannagan carried to adjourn the meeting at 12:45 o'clock P.M. Attest; Vi,f146 Clerk an Admini trator Mayor 1 1