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06-07-60 City Council Minutes1 L L REGULAR MEETING of the VILLAGE COUNCIL June 7, 1960 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the Village e of Golden Valley, Hennepin County, Minnesota, was Council of the Villag 1960 at 7:30 held at 7800 Golden Valley Road in said Village on June 7, + o'clock P. M. and Teresi; The following members were present: Bies, Flannagan, Na,dasdy, and the following was absent: Scherer. Roger K. Ulstad; Village Attorney, Present were Village Manager and Clerk, Sorensen; Deputy Clerk, Helen Stanley D. Kane; Village Engineer Penniman; President of the Planni, ng Commission, George Pennock. The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:35 o•clock P. M. Invocation: Pastor Robert Kobele, Wirth Park Baptist Church, 4111 Olson Highway. Minutes of May 3rd May 17 1960: Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to defer approval of the above MOVED by of June 21, 1960. referenced minutes to the meeting J Public Hearin - Pro osed Public Im rovement- Cu60=BS 20)er Surf us (60 -CG 7; The Village Manager and Clerk presented an affidavit of publication in the p official a er of the Notice of Public Hearing on Certain Proposed prove Public Improvements as descriefiledsaid thefClerk*s offiaeaffidavit was examined, approved and ordered or announced that this was the time and place for the Public Hearing The May 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 OB FZTION None None The Mayor closed the public hearing. Member Bies introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: '•RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS (60 -CG -7; The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded an and, upon vote being taken thereon,tthe following by Member Plannag Nadasd and Teresi; members voted in favor thereof: Bies, Flannagan, Y+ and -the following voted against the same: None, Regular Meeting of the Village Council, June 7, 1960 Page 2. whereupon said resolution was declared dul , the Mayor, and his signature attested b See Resolutions Book Y passed and adoptedsigned b Page y the Clerk, Y Awar 'rig Bids - Curb & Gutter- Bituminous Surfacin ; The Village Manager and Clerk presented an affidavit of Publication in the Official newspaper of the advertisement for bids. examined, approved and ordered filed in the Clerk• Said affidavit was s office. The Village Manager and Village Engineer met in the Council Chamber 7800 Golden Valley Road at 12:00 o'clock A.M.and there Publiclyo on s at opened and read the bids received. 3, 1960, and then tabulated said bids for the construction of recei es No. The Village Engineer 60 -BS -10 and said bids were found to betas follows60-CG-3,5,6 �G 3 5 6 and 7; Name of Bidder Portion of Work Bi On Victor Carlson &Sons Total Contract Cost Art Bolier 60 -CG -3, 6, 7 Arnold Beckman 60-CG`3,6, 7 $12,740.00 60• -CG 3 , 6, 7 14,747.50 Victor Carlson & S ons14,361.50 C. S. McCrossan 60 -CG -5; 60 -BS -10 •Co. 60-M-5; 60 -BS -10 $44,782.64 Northwest Bituminous 60-CG-5•46,988.55 5, Rigger Roadways, Inc. 60 -CG -5; 60 -BS -10 49,633.85 Bury & Carlson 60 -BS -10 55,179.45 60 -CG -5; 60 -BS -10 The Village Engineer reported that the bids of Victor 55,554.56 the said projects were the low bid. Carlson & Sons for Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTACT(S) FOR Projects No. 60 -CG -3, 5, 6, and 7; 60 -BS -10,, The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was dul by Member Bies, and upon vote being taken thereon Y seconded in favor thereof: Bies, Flannagan, Nadasdy, and Teresi;°llowin and the following voted against the same. g Voted None, whereupon said resolution was declared dul the Mayor and his signature attested b Y passed and adopted, signed by page Y the Clerk. See Resolutions Book Public Hearing- Zonin Maher First Addition Professional & Busine ss Office The Village Manager District: g presen ted an affidavit of--_~— newspaper of the Notice of Public Hearin publication in the official affidavit. Said affidavit was examined garezoning as described in said Clerk's office. PProved and ordered filed in the The Mayor closed the public hearing. Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission. (see minutes of 5-12-60). MOVED by Bies seconded by Flannagan carried to deny the request to zone Maher First Addition to Professional & Business Office District. Public Hearin - Plat Maher First Addition: The Village Manager presented an affidavit of publication in the official newspaper of the Notice of Public Hearing as described in said affidavit. Said affidavit was examined, approved and ordered filed 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: OB ECTOR OBJECTION None None The Mayor closed the public hearing. The proponent requested that the plat be tabled. Regular Meeting of the Village Council, June 7, 1960 Page 3. Mayor announced that this was the time and place for the Public Hearing The above xeferred to and all persons who desired to do so were afforded an objections opportunity to express their views thereon, and all written and considered as follows: heretofore filed with the Clerk were presented OBJECTION OB�TOR Mr. Ranks stated a meeting was Mr. Harry Ranks held at the Meadowbrook School 5726 Woodstock Avenue and they voted to accept the Council decision on the matter. Was present at said meeting, but Mr. James Fiorentino prefers residential zoning. 5630 Woodstock Avenue Mr. Rubel agreed to 200 feet go Mr. Orville Rubel at the rear of his property. 5609 Olson Highway Residential zoning his first choice. Would this action be final by the Mr. Freese Council tonight. 500 Yosemite Ave. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission. (see minutes of 5-12-60). MOVED by Bies seconded by Flannagan carried to deny the request to zone Maher First Addition to Professional & Business Office District. Public Hearin - Plat Maher First Addition: The Village Manager presented an affidavit of publication in the official newspaper of the Notice of Public Hearing as described in said affidavit. Said affidavit was examined, approved and ordered filed 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: OB ECTOR OBJECTION None None The Mayor closed the public hearing. The proponent requested that the plat be tabled. M Regular Meeting of the Village Council, June 7, 1960 Page 4. The Village Manager presented an affidavit of publication in the official newspaper of the Notice of Public Hearing as described in said affidavit. Said affidavit was examined, approved and ordered filed 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 Mr. Walter Kost 1101 Orkla Drive PROPONENTS Mr. John Yngve, representative for Nortronics Company. Mr. Leonard Kronfeld, Pres. 5200 Circle Down. Mr. Gene Nelson, Architect Mr. Wm. Beim, representing The Becon Company The Mayor closed the public hearing. OB ECTION Mr. Kost stated the proposal was very acceptable. REASON Appeared on behalf of Nortronics Company. Mr. Kronfeld explained the operation of the company. Mr. Nelson presented the plans of the proposed building. Mr. Beim presented the proposed use of said property for the Telephone Company. Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission. (see minutes of 5-12-60). MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to give a first reading to an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDDU THE ZONING CODE" (Gravel Pit - N.W. Bell) LVED by Flannagan seconded by Bies carried to approve the ordinance herein quoted by title on its first reading. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan 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 .#�,q . 1 1 �l Regular Meeting of the Village Council, June 7, 1960 Page 5. MOVED by Bies seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the plans of the N.W. Bell Telephone Company the the request for a building permit at 8125 Lewis Road, subject to the approval of the Building Inspector. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to give a first reading to an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE" (Gravel Pit - Nortronics) MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Bies carried to approve the ordinance herein quoted by title on its first reading. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Bies 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 X/ Public Hearing - Plat, Becon Addition: The Village Manager presented an affidavit of publication in the official newspaper of the Notice of Public Hearing as described in said affidavit. Said affidavit was examined, approved and ordered filed 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. Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission. (see minutes of 5-12-60). Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION" (Acceptance of Platting of Becon) Addition) 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, 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 Q$'. Regular Meeting of the Village Council, June 7, 1960 Page 6. Public Hearing - Plat, Tred Company Addition: The Village Manager presented an affidavit of publication in the official newspaper of the Notice of Public Hearing as described in said affidavit. Said affidavit was examined, approved and ordered filed 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 view 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. Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission. (see minutes of 5-12-60). Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION" (Acceptance of Platting of Tred Company Addition) 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, 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 . Request for House Moving Permit -Houses at 9135 -6th Avenue North: The Village Manager presented the recommendation of the Building Inspector, dated June 7, 1960, said recommendation was ordered placed on file in the Clerk's office. Mr. Charles Hvass, representing the neighbors appeared and objected to the moving of the above referenced houses. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Bies carried to deny the request to move the houses at 9135 -6th Avenue North. Re: Honeywell Proposed Building and Site Development: The Village Manager presented the proposed site plans for the Minneapolis Honeywell Regulator Company. Regular Meeting of the Village Council, June 7, 1960 Page 7. OBJECTOR OBJECTION Mr. Emery Swanson Mr. Swanson stated the dense hill 1855 Hampshire Lane trees has been stripped clean, and asked why remove these trees in the 100 foot zone. Mr. Joseph C. Kromarek Mr. Kromarek asked if the hill will 1840 Hampshire Lane be removed. Mr. Ben L. Glasser Mr. Glasser asked if the Council 1850 Hampshire Lane could do anything about it. Mr. Logan R. Straw Mr. Straw asked if the proposed 1820 Hampshire Lane road will be blacktopped and trees planted soon. Mrs. Michele A. Swanson Mrs. Swanson stated there was no 1855 Hampshire Lane reason to remove the hill or natural plantings. Mr. John Sullivan Mr. Sullivan said they discussed 1715 Hampshire Lane this four years ago and that Honeywell was to retain a buffer zone of 100 feet. Mr. Cecil T. Synder Mr. Synder stated the road is 6510 Hampshire Place already established and trucks have been using it for the past year. Mrs. David S. Primrose Mrs. Primrose said they were getting 1860 Hampshire Lane the drainage after the scalping of the trees. Mr. Emery Swanson Mr. Swanson stated that Honeywell 1855 Hampshire Lane did not notify the neighbors or the Council of this work as referred to this as the "breech of faith that breeds public mistrust". Mrs. Puleston Mrs. Puleston stated that she had 1730 Hampshire Lane phoned Honeywell several times without results. The Council request the Village Manager to contract the Honeywell Company to arrange a meeting of their representatives, who were present four years ago, with the Village Council and neighbors to discuss this problem. Regular Meeting of the Village Council, June 7, 1960 Page 8. Request for Building Permit -Telephone Company, Lot 6, Block 2, Becon Addition: The Village Manager submitted the plans for the proposed Telephone Company building. MOVED by Bies seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the request for an office and garage building on Lot 6, Block 2, Becon Addition, subject to the approval of the Building Inspector. Request for Building Permit - Church of the BrethrepL 8025 Medicine Lake Road: The Village Manager submitted the plans for the proposed Church of the Brethren. MOVED by Bies seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the request for a permit for the Church of the Brethren, 8025 Medicine Lake Road, subject to the approval of the Building Inspector. Request for Building Permit - Forman -Ford, 1200 Mendelssohn Road: The Village Engineer presented a request for dedication of a roadway on the south of the Forman -Ford property, for the proposed interchange at Plymouth & Country Road #18. Mr. Potter, President of Forman -Ford, and Mr. Russell, representative of the Minnesota Western railroad, were present. Mr. Russell stated the railroad would not dedicate said roadway. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Bies carried to approve the request for a building permit for Forman -Ford, 1200 Mendelssohn Road, subject to the agree- ment that the proponents agree to provide, if noxious odors exist after construction, a remedy of the problem, and subject to the approval of the Building Inspector. Re: Release of Dedication of Park Land (Spring Green South): Mr. Warren E. Blaisdell, attorney for Mrs. Anna Held Et21er, appeared to request the release and passage of a resolution regarding the Dedication of Park Land (Spring Green South). Member Bies introduced the following resolution and LVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION CONFIRMING RELEASE OF DEDICATION OF PARK LAND" (Spring Green South) 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, 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 1,51 - V / 4 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, June 7, 1960 Page 9, Request for Public Hearing -Sanitary Sewer, Oak Grove School, Golden Valle Ry oad• The Village Engineer presented a request for a Public Hearing for Sanitary sewer for Oak Grove School at 5930 Golden Valley Road. Council request the matter placed on the council agenda for June 21, 1960. Discussion of Water Report: Council discussed the Water Report at length. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the Water Report for purposes of information. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Bies carried unanimously that the Village Attorney in cooperation with the Village Manager be authorized to make proper demands on the City of Minneapolis for granting of the new Bloomington water rates to Golden Valley under and in accordance with the contract between Golden Valley and Minneapolis, if such demand is not granted the Village Attorney is authorized and instructed to institute suit for this purpose and for the purpose of clarifying the water contract between Golden Valley and Minneapolis by declaratory judgement or otherwise. Acceptance of 50 Star Flag from American Legion: Council noted the acceptance of the 50 Star Flag by Member Scherer on May 29, 1960, on behalf of the Village Council. The Flag was presented by the Chester Bird Post of the American Legion. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Bies carried to send a letter of thanks to the American Legion for the 50 Star Flag. League of Minnesota Municipalities: The Village Manager presented a letter from the League of Minnesota Municipalities dated May 31, 1960, containing the convention program for June 15-17, 1960, at Winona, Minnesota. Request for Fireworks Permit (Golden Valley Golf Club): The Village Manager presented a letter dated May 31, 1960, requesting permission to display fireworks at the Golden Valley Golf Club. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Bies carried to approve the request to display fireworks by the Golden Valley Golf Club. Communication from Civil Service Commission: The Village Manager read a letter dated May 31, 1960, from the Golden Valley Civil Service Commission. Said letter was ordered placed on file in the Clerks office. Regular Meeting of the Village Council, June 7, 1960 Page 10. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve Mr. Everett Frandsen for the position of permanent chief of the Golden Valley Police Department as recommended by the Golden Valley Police Civil Service Commission, effective June 1, 1960. Request for Public Hearing -Vacation of Utility Easement, Cloverleaf Second Addition: MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Bies carried to call a public hearing to Vacate Utility Easement in Cloverleaf Second Addition for July 5, 1960. Licenses: MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the license listed below: License # Licensee TXpe of License Fee 2003 Pylon Drive In Cigarette $12.00 Council request a poll of organizations be taken to determine the citizen's wishes regarding ice cream trucks circulating in Golden Valley and defer approval of the Mell-O-Dee Ice Cream license to June 21, 1960. Transfer of $2,500.00 from Unappropriated Surplus Fund: All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda. The Village Manager presented a request to transfer $2,500.00 from the unappropriated surplus fund to the Village Hall fund for materials for blacktopping the parking lot and driveway on the Village property and sod at 7800 Golden Valley Road. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Bies carried to approve the request for transfer of $2,500.00 from unappropriated surplus to the Village Hall fund for blacktopping and sod on the Village property at 7800 Golden Valley Road. Bills: MOVED by Bies seconded by Teresi carried to approve the bills as submitted on the prelist. Reauest for Public Hearing -Storm Sewer (60 -SS -4 6 and 8)t Member Bies introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS" (Storm Sewer 60 -SS -4, 6 and 8) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Flannagan, and upon vote being taken thereon the following voted 1 1 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, June 7, 1960 Page 11, in favor thereof: Bies, Flannagan, Nadasdy, Teresi; and the following voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was declared dul the Mayor, and his signature attested b Y passed and adopted signed by page 2��, Y the Clerk. See Resolutions Book MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Bies carried to adjourn the meeting at 11.30 P,M, Attest: *Viage: Cler�kan d Manager 1