04-05-60 City Council MinutesM
REGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
April 5, 1960
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 April 5, 1960, at 7:30
o'clock P. M.
The following members were present: Bies, Flannagan, Nadasdy, Teresi;
Member Scherer arrived at 8:00 P. M.; and the following was absent: None.
Present were Village Manager & Clerk, Roger K. Ulstad; Village Attorney,
Stanley D. Kane; Assistant Village Engineer, Donald Boll; Village Engineer,
Donald Sorensen arrived at 8:45 P. M.; Building Inspector, Dan Lynch; Deputy
Clerk, Helen Penniman; President of the Planning Commission, George Pennock;
President of the Park & Recreation Commission, Ray Stockman; Park & Recreation
Commission member, Ray G. Petersen.
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:30 o'clock P. M.
Invocation: Fr. Frances M. Henrich, St. Margaret Mary Church, 2300 Zenith
Avenue North.
Call for Bids - Street Construction & Maintenance Materials:
The Village Manager presented an affidavit of publication in the official
newspaper of the call for bids for said street construction and maintenance
materials. Said affidavit was examined, approved and ordered placed on file
in the Clerk's office.
The Manager reported that twelve sealed bids had been received. Said bids
upon being opened, were found to be as follows:
Name of Bidder
Total Net Bid
Anderson Aggregate
$16,450.00
Riegger Roadways Inc.
27,750.00
Bury & Carlson, Inc.
30,000.00
Fred W. Hedberg & Sons
4,000.00
Fischer Construction Company
27,700.00
B. & R. Rock Products
12,450.00
Richards Oil Company
12,875.00
Barton Contracting Company
47,150.00
J. W. Alexander Construction Company
14,800.00
Northwestern Refining Company
12,375.00
Jay W. Craig Company
44,125.00
J. W. Gleason
75,775.00
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Bies carried to
refer the bids to the Village
Engineer for tabulation and recommendation to
the Council on April 19, 1960.
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Regular Meeting of the Village Council, April 5, 1960 Page 2.
Public Hearing_- Street Vacation, Part of Plymouth Avenue:
The Village Manager presented an affidavit of publication in the official
newspaper of notice of public hearing on said street vacation 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 Flannagan then introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION VACATING PART OF PLYMOUTH AVENUE"
(Unger - Ness)
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 1041- .
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Bies carried that the foregoing resolution
is subject to the granting of utility easements.
Resolution Approving Preliminary Plans - Glenwood Avenue Interchange:
Mr. M. Kingsley Patterson appeared to object to the approval of preliminary
plans for the Glenwood Avenue Interchange until the satisfactory determination
of the France Avenue Interchange.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to defer preliminary approval
of the preliminary plans for the Glenwood Avenue Interchange, since the
State Highway Department has not shown good faith by presenting the proposed
plans to the Village Council for the France Avenue Interchange.
Mr. George Pennock, president of the Planning Commission, suggested the
Council request the State Highway Department to present the proposed plans
for the France Avenue Interchange.
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Regular Meeting of the Village Council, April 5, 1960
Public Hearin
- Bituminous Surfacin
Page 3.
60 -BS -3.4,5,7,8,9,10; Curb & Gutter
60 -CG -3;5,6:
The Village Manager presented an affidavit of publication in the official
newspaper of notice of public hearing on said 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 Teresi then introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS#,
(Miscellaneous Street and Other Improvements - 1960)
(60 -BS -3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, & 10; 60 -CG -3, 5, & 6)
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 declared duly passed and adopted, signed by
the Mayor and his signature attested by the Clerk. See Resolutions Book
pageta•
Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING WORK
DONE BY DAY LABOR"
(Miscellaneous Street and Other Improvement - 1960; Bituminous Surfacing)
(Except Plymouth Avenue 60 -BS -10)
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 Village Clerk. See Resolutions
Book page �.
Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS"
(Miscellaneous Street and Other Improvements - 1960 Curb and Gutter)
(Including Plymouth Avenue 60 -BS -10)
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Regular Meeting of the Village Council, April 5, 1960 Page 4.
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 declared duly passed and adopted, signed by
the Mayor and his signature attested by the Clerk. See Resolutions Book
page .r1� 8 .
Public Hearing - Seal Coating 60 -SC -1:
The Village Manager presented an affidavit of publication in the official
newspaper of notice of public hearing on said public improvement 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 Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS"
(Seal Coating)
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
Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING WORK
DONE BY DAY LABOR"
(Miscellaneous Street and Other Improvements - 1960 Seal Coating)
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 .
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Regular Meeting of the Village Council, April 5, 1960 Page 5.
Ordinance Waiver - C. B. Johnson. 6600 Glenwood Avenue:
Mrs. Maller, 6610 Glenwood Avenue, appeared in opposition to granting the
above referenced waiver, and stated there was a shortage in the required
square feet of said lot.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to deny the request for
Ordinance Waiver at 6600 Glenwood Avenue, upon recommendation of the
Planning Commission.
Re: Special Assessments, 7146 Harold Avenue, Miss Helen Jones:
Miss Jones appeared to request cancellation of the first years interest on
special assessment at 7146 Harold Avenue. Council discussed the matter at
length. No action was taken.
Proposal -Private Tutoring, Mrs. Diane Williams, 625 Turnpike Road:
Mrs. Williams appeared and informed the Council that she contemplated
conducting an elementary art class for 10 to 15 pupils. Council suggested
that Mrs. Williams obtain signatures of the neighbors.
Request for Sign Permit -Belt Line Food Market, 5530 Golden Valley Road:
The Building Inspector presented the plans for a roof sign for the Belt
Line Food Market, 5530 Golden Valley Road.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Bies carried to approve the request for a
sign permit for Belt Line Food Market at 5530 Golden Valley Road, subject
to the approval of the Building Inspector.
Park & Recreation Commission -Appointment of Swimming Pool Committee:
Dr. Petersen appeared as spokesman for the commission to request the
Council to appoint a committee, from various citizen*s groups, of at
least 15 members to study the proposal for a municipal swimming pool.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried that Council create 'a
citizen's swimming pool committee of fifteen members.
First Reading, Amendment to Liquor Ordinance:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to give a first reading to
an ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE"
(Liquor Licenses)
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the ordinance
herein quoted by title on its first reading.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, April 5, 1960 Page 6.
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.
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 11--U.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve "Declaration
Of Policy to be Followed In The Granting of Liquor Licenses After
April 1, 1960".
Transfer of Licenses - White House 4900 Olson Memorial Highway:
Member Teresi introduced the application for license transfer of "Off -Sale"
Non -Intoxicating Malt Liquor, "On -Sale" Liquor, "Off -Sale" Liquor, from
the Vee -Tee Corporation to the Glenn Corporation.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the request for
transfer of "Off -Sale" Non -Intoxicating Malt Liquor, "On -Sale" Liquor,
"Off -Sale" Liquor, from the Vee -Tee Corporation to the Glenn Corporation,
dba The White House, subject to a letter of disclosure.
Mr. Earl Larson, Attorney for the Glenn Corporation, and Mr. Irving S chectman,
President of the Glenn Corporation were present and agreed to submit a
letter of disclosure giving full and/or additional information required under
the new amendment to the Liquor Ordinance and to comply with the "Declaration
Of Policy To Be Followed In The Granting Of Liquor Licenses After April 1,
1960".
Mr. Maher J. Troup, of The White House was present regarding said license
transfer and announced that he wished to contribute $1,000.00, toward the
aforesaid "Swimming Pool Fund".
Transfer of Licenses - Bowery Tavern.,--9400-Sixth Avenue North:
Member Teresi presented the request for transfer of licenses for the Bowery
Tavern from Frank Gracyaz to Mr. Hilder L. Lofstrand.
MOVED by Scherer seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the request for
transfer of licenses for the Bowery Tavern from Mr. Frank Gracyaz to Mr.
Hilder L. Lofstrand.
Final App 2val of Lot Division -Lot 77, Auditor's Subdivision #322:
The Village Manager presented the request of Mr. Gene Kurtz to subdivide
Lot 77, Auditor's Subdivision #322. The Planning Commission recommended
approval at their meeting on May 14, 1959.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to grant final approval of
lot division on Lot 77, Auditor's Subdivision #322, Mr. Gene Kurtz, upon
recommendation of the Planning Commission.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, April 5, 1960 Page 7.
First Reading, Courtesy Bench Ordinance:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to give a first reading to
an ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE"
(An Ordinance to License and Provide for the Installation and Maintenance
of benches on public property and for the regulation thereof)
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve the ordinance
herein quoted by title on its first reading.
First Reading - Hotel Ordinance:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to give a first reading to
an ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE"
(An Ordinance to License and Regulate Hotels in the Village of Golden
Valley and Providing Penalties for the Violation thereof)
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve the ordinance
herein quoted by title on its first reading.
First Reading - Smoking in Bed Ordinance:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to give a first reading to
an ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE"
(Smoking Prohibited)
MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its first reading.
Contract -Northern States Power Company:
The Village Manager presented a contract covering the next five year period,
starting November 1, 1960, with Northern States Power Company for street
lighting.
Member Bies introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION..
(Five Year Contract -Northern States Power Company)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Scherer,
voted in favor
and upon vote being taken thereon,
thereof: Bies, Flannagan, Nadasdy,
the following members
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 91L31 .
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Audit Report for 1959:
Council deferred the above referenced matter to the meeting of April 19,1960.
Licenses•
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the licenses listed
below:
Licenses for Approval - April 5, 1960
License # Licensee Type of License Fee Penalty
1955
Valley Hobbycraft
Soft Drink
$10.00
$2.50
1956
Poptcorn Wagon (W. Barker)
Soft Drink
10.00
1957
Poptcorn Wagon
Peddler w/car
10.00
1958
Johnson's Golden Valley Shell
Cigarette
12.00
1959
Johnson's Golden Valley Shell
Gas Station (4)
20.00
1960
Johnson's Golden Valley Shell
Soft Drink
10.00
1961
Reed Drug
Off -Sale Beer
15.00
1962
Leo's Sinclair
Soft Drink
10.00
1963
Bowery Tavern (Frank Gracyaz)
Tavern
350.00
)
1964
tsOff-Sale
if "
Beer
15.00
) 4/5/60
1965
On -Sale Beer
250.00
)VOIDED
1966
it
Soft Drinks
10.00
)
1967
Bowery Tavern (Mr. Lofstrand)
Cigarettes
12.00
1968
it "
Tavern
350.00
1969
It"
Off -Sale Beer
15.00
1970
Is to
On -Sale Beer
250.00
1971
"ftSoft
Drinks
10.00
1972
Golden Valley Pure Oil.
Gas Station (4)
20.00
2.50
1973
Point Supper Club
Food
25.00
1974
Point Supper Club
Soft Drink
10.00
1975
Point Supper Club
Off -Sale Beer
15.00
1976
Point Supper Club
On -Sale Bee
250.00
1977
Point Supper Club
Tavern
250.00
1978
The White House
Cigarettes
9.00
1979
The White House
Food
25.00
1980
The White House
Soft Drinks
10.00
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the refund of
license monies to Maher Troup and Frank Gracyaz due to transfer of said
licenses.
Re: Private Park - Mr. Hub Nelson:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
The Village Attorney explained the petition of Hub Nelson to remove private
park restrictions on Lot C, Glendale to which the Village is a nominal
party. The Council informally agreed that Mr. Kane might handle this
matter for Mr. Nelson.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, April 5, 1960 Page 9.
Condemnation - Park Proper, Sollner; Easement, Malenke:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION ORDERING CONDEMNATION"
(Sollner - Malenke)
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 .z�.:�.tt�c•
Bills•
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to approve the bills as submitted
on the prelist.
MOVED by Scherer seconded by Bies carried to adjourn the meeting at 12:00 A.M.
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Attest:
llage Clerk and Manager
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Mayor
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