10-06-59 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
October 6, 1959
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the
Village Council of the Village of Golden Valley, Hennepin County, Minn-
esota, was held at 7800 Golden Valley Road in said Village on October
6, 1959, at 7:30 o'clock P. M.
Invocation: Reverend Edwin White, Golden Valley Baptist Church, Harold
and Glenwood Avenues.
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
Engineer, Donald Sorensen; Village Attorney, Stanley D. Kane; Building
Inspector, Dan Lynch; Deputy Clerk, Helen Penniman; President of the
Planning Commission, George Pennock.
Minutes of September 15, September 22,__S a tember 30. 1959:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried to approve the minutes of
September 15th, September 22nd, and September 30, 1959, as submitted
to the Council.
Public Hearing - Assessments for 1958 Public Improvements:
The Administrator presented an affidavit of publication in the official
newspaper of the notice of public hearing on the Assessments for 1958
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 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 OBJECTION
None None
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Bies then introduced the following resolution and MOVED its
adoption:
"RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND CONFIRMING
ASSESSMENTS FOR 1959 VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS"
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, October 6, 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, 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_Z. :.
Public Hearing - Plymouth Avenue Improvement•
The Administrator presented an affidavit of publication in the official,
newspaper of the notice of public hearing for the Plymouth Avenue Improve-
ment 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:
OBJECTOR OBJECTION
Mr. George L. Patchin Mr. Patchin questioned the finished
width of Plymouth Avenue and the type
of finish. He stated he was still
paying on Street Improvement #16 and
did not want to pay for the street
twice.
Mr. Paul E. Stratman Mr. Stratman asked the completion date
1300 Valders Avenue for the improvement.
Mr. Gene Roelke Mr. Roelke asked the ratio of costs
1404 Gettysburg for the street and storm sewer con-
struction, and would the grade be
changed on Plymouth Avenue.
Mr. James W. Swenson Can the Village limit the speed on
8125 Plymouth Avenue Plymouth Avenue? Did cost of sani-
tary sewer include street replace-
ment? Mr. Swenson stated the street
had been widened without a public
hearing.
Mr. Donald Maxwell Mr. Maxwell asked the width of the
1240 Orkla Drive street right-of-way. The amount of
assessment for storm sewer for the
drainage area. Mr. Maxwell asked
if trucks will travel on Boone south
to Highway #55.
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OB�R OBJECTION
Mr. William Busch Mr. Busch asked why the storm
915 Boone Avenue sewer was not kept on the north
side of the railroad tracks.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Bies then introduced the following resolution and MOVED its
adoption:
"RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF A CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT"
(Grading and Gravelling, Plymouth Avenue)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly sec-
onded by Member Scherer and, upon vote being taken thereon, the follow-
ing voted in favor thereof: Bies, 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 page7_.
Awarding of Bids - Plymouth Avenue Improvement.-
The
mprovement:The Mayor announced that sealed bids for the construction of a certain
proposed public improvement (Grading and Gravelling, Plymouth Avenue)
had been received in accordance with the notice of advertisement for
bids published by the Clerk as directed by the resolution of this
Council adopted September 1, 1959. Said bids were publicly read and
considered and the Village Engineer tabulated the total contract cost
under terms of said bids in accordance with the unit prices stated
therein and said bids were found to be as follows:
Name of Bidder Total Contract Cost
Earl Welch Excavating Company, Inc. $117,162.22
Twin City Dirt Movers, Inc. $120,902.89
J. A. Danens and Sons, Inc. $123,811.93
Peterson Brothers $126,016.31
Art Boiler Construction Company $148,656.32
Member Bies then introduced the following resolution and MOVED its
adoption:
"RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR A CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENT"
(Grading and Gravelling, Plymouth Avenue)
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, October 6, 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, 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.
Ordinance Waiver - Palmer K. Larson Lots 404 and 405 Glenwood Addition:
The Administrator read the recommendation of the Planning Commission see
minutes of (August 13, 1959; September 10, 1959). Council discussed the
matter at length.
MOVED by Scherer seconded by Bies carried to defer action to November 3,
1959.
Preliminary Plans - Improvement of T.H.#12:
Council deferred the matter pending a meeting with the City of St. Louis
Park.
Second Reading, Ordinance Amending Sec.-3.052� (Merger of Title). -
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried to give a second reading to an
ordinance entitled:
"AAT ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE"
(Merger of Title)
Council deferred approval of the above referenced second reading to the
meeting of October 201 1959.
Request for Building Permit, Mark Hurd Aerial Survey Companl, 345 Pe
sylvania Avenue Sou
The Building Inspector presented the plans for the Mark Hurd Aerial
Survey building at 345 Pennsylvania Avenue South. Mr. Allen C. Bock,
President of the Mark Hurd Aerial Survey Company, was present and
their attorney Mr. Louis J. Moriarty. The following were opposed to
the permit being issued: Mr. Dewey Ewald, Mr. Robert Ewald, Mr. Harold
Davis -of Fairview Construction Company.
Mr. and Mrs. Zimmerly, former owners of said property, stated they were
anxious to have the building constructed.
MOVED by Scherer to grant the building permit. The motion was lost for
want of a second.
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MOVED by Teresi seconded by Bies that the building permit be denied
due to the policy established, "to keep industrial zoning, where
possible, confined to the south side of Laurel Avenue, and permit
nothing but residential north of Laurel Avenue"; and upon roll call
vote being taken thereon, the members were recorded as voting as
follows:
Bies
YES
N adasdy
YES
Scherer
NO
Teresi
YES
Whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried.
Request for Building Permit -John Paulson, Multiple Dwelling, Douglas
Drive and Olympia:
Mr. Gordon Reininger appeared on behalf of Mr. Paulson and requested a
clarification on the zoning of said property for an eleven unit multiple
dwelling. Council took no action since the building plans were not
presented.
Request for Building Permit; B. F. Goodrich, 900 Colorado Avenue South:
Mr. Ed Conry appeared to request the building permit. The Building
Inspector presented the plans for the proposed building for B. F. Good-
rich Company at 900 Colorado Avenue South.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to grant the building permit
subject to the approval of the Building Inspector.
Reauest for Sign Permit. LeRoy Signs; Golden Valley Loan. -and -Thrift
8018 Olson Memorial Highway:
The Building Inspector presented the request for a sign permit for
Golden Valley Loan and Thrift, 8018 Olson Memorial Highway.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried to grant a permit for a sign
for Golden Valley Loan and Thrift at 8018 Olson Memorial Highway.
Reauest for Sign Permit. Nordstrom, Odell_ and Comp_any,_Inc. 18th &
Winnetka-
The Building Inspector presented the request for a sign permit for
Nordstrom, Odell and Company, Inc., 18th and Winnetka Avenue.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Teresi carried to defer action to the meeting
of October 20, 1959.
League of Women Voters Public Meeting re: Water Survey:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
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Mrs. Scheffler and Mrs. Costigan of the League of Women Voters informed
the Council of a proposed public meeting regarding municipal water for
the Village at the Golden Valley High School on Monday, November 2, 1959.
Council approved the meeting and urged full cooperation from all Village
officials.
Re_ Connection of Plymouth_ Village_ to Golden Valley Sanitary Sewer:
The Administrator read a letter from the Village of Plymouth dated
October 5, 1959, requesting an extension of Golden Valley's sanitary sewer
into a portion of Section 36, Plymouth Village.
MOVED by Scherer seconded by Bies carried to defer action to the meeting
of October 20, 1959.
Discussion of 'Green River Ordinance":
Council deferred the above item to the meeting of October 20, 1959.
Certification of Delinquent Accounts:
The Administrator presented the Certificate as to Delinquent Sewer Charges
1959 and Assessment Therefor.
MOVED by Scherer seconded by Bies carried to approve the Delinquent Sewer
Charges 1959 and Assessment Therefor.
Resolution Authorizing & Providing the Form of $825,000 Im rovemen
of 1959
Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE FORM AND DETAILS OF
$825,000 IMPROVEMENT BOND OF 1959, AND LEVYING AD VALOREM TAXES'
AND APPROPRIATING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF"
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, 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 ,-
.f .
Re: Prohibiting Parking on Plymouth Avenue from County Road #18 to Fla
Avenue:
Member Bies then introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
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"RESOLUTION PROHIBITING STOPPING AND PARKING ON PLYMDUTH AVENUE -
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, 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 ,
Removing 59 -LF -14 from Sewer Contract:
MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to delete 59 -LF -14 from the
sewer contract:
Motion to Establish Village Mill Rate for 1959:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried to accept the 1960 Budget as
presented by the Administrator, and to instruct the Administrator to
enforce all provisions of said budget.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried that the Administrator advise
the County Auditor that the Village of Golden Valley requests the Aud-
itor to raise the sum of $281.983.00, through real and personal property
taxes collectible in 1960, plus the sum of $4,000 for Poor Relief and
the sum of $4,000 for the Fire Department Relief Association and to
further advise the Auditor that the above sum includes the necessary
levies for Hennepin County Parks and Public Employees Retirement
Association.
Items to be Pr2rosed for December Election:
Council discussed the following items that may be on the December
Election:
1. Abolish the Water Commission.
2. Plan B of Village Government.
3. Bond Issue for Fire Station.
Council requested the above items to be placed on the agenda for the
meeting of October 20, 1959.
Licenses:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried to approve the license listed
below:
No.
Name
Type
Amount
1775
University Y's Men's Club
Christmas Tree
None
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Water Survey Report for Golden Valleys
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to refer the Water Survey
Report for the Village to the Planning Commission's Long Range Committee
for study and recommendation.
Bills:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by-Bies carried to approve the bills as submitted
on the prelist.
MOVED by Scherer seconded by Bies carried to adjourn the meeting at 12:05
A.M.
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