11-03-59 City Council Minutes176
REGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL,
November 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 7800 Golden Valley Road in said Village on November 3, 1959, at
7:30 o'clock P. M.
Invocation: Reverend Robert Kobels, Glenwood Chapel, 4111 Olson Memorial
Highway.
The following members were present: Bies, Flannagan, Scherer, and Teresi;
and the following was absent: Nadasdy.
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.
Minutes of October 20, 1959:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the minutes of
October 20, 1959, as submitted to the Council.
Ordinance Waiver -Palmer K. Larson_, Lots 404 & 405, Glenwood Addition:
Mr. Larson was present. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to
deny the request for an ordinance waiver upon recommendation of the Planning
Commission.
Renort of Public Examiner:
Mr. George Hansen of the auditing company employed by the Village presented
copies of the Public Examiner's report dated November 3, 1959. After
observing the report the following action was taken:
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to refer the Public Examiner's
report to the Village Attorney for study and recommendation as to the legal
position the Village may take with reference to this report. A copy was
ordered placed on file in the Clerk's office.
Preliminary Plat Approval-L,Z. Carlson's R. L. S. #512:
Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, presented the
recommendations of the Planning Commission, see minutes of (10-15-59).
The Village Engineer recommended the developer be required to post a bond
to cover his share of construction of the storm sewer in the future, and
to leave the present ditch to be used until construction of said storm
sewer.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve the preliminary plat
on the basis of the Village Engineer's recommendation.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, November 3, 1959 Page 2.
Request for Sign Permit -Shell Oil Station, Winnetka and Medicine Lake Road
The Building Inspector presented the request and plans for the above re-
ferenced sign.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to deny the request for a
permit on the basis it was a traffic hazard.
Water Discussion:
The Administrator read a letter dated November 2, 1959, from the Clover Leaf
Terrace Association. Said letter was ordered placed on file in the Clerk*s
office.
Council discussed the meeting regarding water held on November 2, 1959, by
the League of Women Voter*s. Council feels the question of municipal water
needs more discussion and recommended committees be formed bq neighborhoods
for further study.
Report on Suburban Gas Agency:
The Administrator reported on the October meeting, negotiations are still in
process on new franchises. Member Flannagan reported on the meeting of
November 3, 1959, that the Gas Agency and the Minneapolis Gas Company are
reaching a better understanding.
Discussion of 'Green River Ordinance ":
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to defer the above referenced
matter to the meeting of November 17, 1959.
Commissioners Awards - Winnetka Avenue Improvement•
The Village Attorney presented the Commissioners awards in the case of the
Village of Golden Valley vs Valley Plaza, Inc., et al, regarding Winnetka
Avenue Improvement. No awards were made except those submitted on the
prelist of bills.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to approve the above referenced
awards as recommended by the Village Attorney.
Licenses
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the license listed
below.-
NO.
elow.
NO. Name Type Amount
1777 Leo Ness, Golden Valley Christmas Tree $50.00
Shopping Center
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, November 3, 1959 Page 3.
Request for Engineering Services from Minnesota Highway Department:
Member Scherer introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(Agreement # Village of Golden Valley)
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, Scherer, and Teresi
and the following voted against the same: None,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by
the Acting Mayor and his signature attested by the Clerk. See Resolutions
Book page J .ji .
Bills:
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve the bills as
submitted on the prelist.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to adjourn at 8:50 P. M.
Acting Mayor
Attest:
Vi,Ptf6 Clerk'afid Administrator