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10-18-60 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING of the VILLAGE COUNCIL October 18, 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 October 18, 1960, at 7:30 o'clock P.M. The following members were present: Nadasdy, Scherer, and Teresi; and the following was absent: Bies, Flannagan. Present were Village Manager and Clerk, Roger K. Ulstad; Village Attorney, Stanley D. Kane; Village Engineer, Donald Sorensen; Building Inspector, Dan Lynch; Chief -of -Police, Everett Frandsen; Deputy Clerk, Helen Penniman; President of Civil Service Commission, John Enghauser; Chairman of Zoning Committee, W. Merton Dresser. The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:40 P.M. Invocation: Rev. L. Henry Nielsen, Calvary Lutheran, 7520 Golden Valley Road. Minutes of October 4,_1960: MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to approve the minutes of October 4, 1960, as submitted to the Council. Public Hearings, Rezoning, 1500 Douglas Drive No. (Multiple Dwelling) - John R. Paulson- 2500 No Lilac Drive (Multiple Dwelling)_- F. & R. Realty; Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. (Industrial Zone); _ 7111 Medicine Lake Road (Light Industrial) - Graphic Arts: The Village Manager presented an affidavit of publication in the official newspaper of the notice of public hearing rezoning as described in said affidavit. Said affidavit was examined, approved and ordered filed in the Clerk's office. The Mayor announced that the above referenced public hearings will be continued to the meeting of November 1, 1960. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to continue the above public hearings to the meeting of November 1, 1960. Public Hearing, Sanitary Sewer (60 -LF -29-30-31-32): The Village Manager (Clerk) presented an affidavit showing publication in the official newspaper of the notice of public hearing on certain proposed public improvements described in the resolution of this Council relating thereto, adopted on October 4, 1960. Said affidavit was then examined, approved and ordered filed in the office of the Village Manager (Clerk). The Mayor announced that the meeting was open for public hearing on said proposed public improvements and all persons present to do so were afforded an opportunity to express their views thereon, and all such objections were tabulated as follows: 1 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, October 18, 1960 60 -LF -29: OB FCTOR None 60 -LF -31: OBJECTION None Page 2. Council deferred action on Sanitary Sewer 60 -LF -31 to the meeting of November 1, 1960. 60 -LF -30: OBJECTOR OB ECTION None None 60 -LF -32: OBJECTOR OBJECTION None None The Mayor closed the public hearing. Public Hearing, Grading and Graveling -(60 -CG -1-3): The Village Manager (Clerk) presented an affidavit showing publication in the official newspaper of the notice of public hearing on certain proposed public improvements described in the resolution of this Council relating thereto, adopted on September 6, 1960. Said affidavit was then examined, approved and ordered filed in the office of the Village Manager (Clerk). The Mayor then announced that the meeting was open for public hearing on said proposed public improvements and all persons present to do so were afforded opportunity to express their views thereon. No persons presented objections except the following: 60- W 1: OBJECTOR- Mr. BJ JECTOR Mr. Getsar, representative of Advance Construction Company. Mr. John Lubin 1402 Kelly Drive OBJECTION The area considered is more than requested for proposed residential use. Questioned what area on Louisiana and who requested the petition. He objects to the cost, there is also a drainage problem there. Mr. E. A. Hoyme The road is too expensive for people 1404 Kelly Drive who want to develop the area, objects to the cost of grading and graveling. row Regular Meeting of the Village Council, October 18, 1960 60 -GG -1: (continued) OB ECTOR Mr. Wm. Bossert 6808 Plymouth Ave. North Mr. Earl Peterson 1300 Kelly Drive OBJECTION Page 3. Questioned the area in the legal ad. Is against any further assessments. Stated the Golden Valley Golf Club agreed to deed land on Plymouth Ave. for right-of-way, also permanent ditch thru golf course for drainage. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Council expressed agreement with the request of the Village Engineer to con- struct said improvement and continued the matter to November 1, 1960. Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS (60 -GG -1)" 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: 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 . 60 -GG -3: OB� R None OBJECTION None The Mayor closed the public hearing. Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION DECLARING ADEQUACY OF PETITIONS (60 -LF -29,30; 60 -GG -3)" 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: 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 Manager (Clerk). See Resolutions Book page 310 Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS (60 -LF 29, 30, 32) 1 1 1 WPM Regular Meeting of the Village Council, October 18, 19601 a i Page 4. 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: 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 Manager (Clerk). See Resolutions Book page. Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVE) its adoption; "RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS (60 -GG -3)" 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; 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 Manager (Clerk). Resolutions Book page 'YR,0, See Re nest for'Building Permit Buhler Mill En ineerin Com an 8925 W a zata Blvd. The Building Inspector presented the plans for the proposed building for Buhler Mill Engineering Company at 8925 Wayzata Boulevard. Mr. Mert Dresser, chairman of the Zoning Committee, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the requested zoning. (see minutes of October 13, 1960). Mr. John Madsen of Patch & Erickson Architects Inc., presented the proposed Plans and exterior finish for said building. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to approve the request for a building permit subject to the following stipulations: The building to be stuccoed on the front with a 20 Foot return on both sides, painted white and subject to the approval of the Building Inspector. Request for Building Permit G. H. Tennant Com an (Addition) 701 No. Lilac Dr.; The Village Building Inspector presented the plans for a proposed addition to the G. H. Tennant Company building at 701 North Lilac Drive. MOVED by Scherer seconded by Teresi carried to approve the request for a building permit for an addition to the G. H. Tennant Company at 701 North Lilac Drive, subject to the approval of the Building Inspector. Continental Bakin Com any.,re: Proposed Change of Louisiana Ave. Interchange: Mr. Harstad, Attorney; Mr. Godward, and Mr. Snyder representativesof Continental Baking Company appeared before Council to request a proposed 300 foot direct access to the Continental Baking Company property on Wayzata Boulevard. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried that the Council expressed no objection to the proposed plan for direct access to the Continental Baking Company property on Wayzata Boulevard. 5, 8 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, October 18, 1960 Page 5. uest for Building Permit Nortronics Com an Inc. 810:9 Busch Crossroad The Building Inspector presented proposed plans for a building at 8109 Busch Crossroad for Nortronics Company, Inc. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to approve the request for a building permit for Nortronics Company, Inc., at 8109 Busch Crossroad, subject to the approval of the Building Inspector. est for "Off -Sale Intoxicatin Li uor License" Mr. Robert Halseth: Scherer carried to approve the request for an MOVED by Teresi seconded by "Off -Sale Intoxicating Liquor License" for Mr. Robert Halseth at 9435 Medicine Lake Road. Request for House Moving Permit, Gorian Movers -from 5838 Olson oldHibwa Avenue: All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda. Mr. Gorian and his attorney appeared before Council and tstated o 7830 they HarowoAvenue. uld improve the house and garage that the p p ose The following residents again appeared to oppose the moving of said house to 7830 Harold Avenue; otAvenuebasis Mr�eIsrae1,would Noe Winnetkavaluate their Avenue;pMrt1Nelson, Mr. Hedtke, 7840 Harold+ 440 W innetka Avenue North. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried unanimously to deny the request to move the said house to 7830 Harold Avenue. t for Ordinance Waiver 4980 Sorell Avenue Paul E3, aur, Lot s 9 Mr. Dresser, representing the Planning Commission, presented the following report of the action of the Planning Commission: Ordinance Committee Chairman Jensen gave the following report: "Request is for a waiver of Sec. 3.11 Zoning Code (Setback requirements) of 4 ft. to an 11 ft. setback from side yard. This house and porch were constructed in 1953 and has had several owners since. Present owner wants waiver to clear up legal title. The Committee feels thisrequest should be granted and therefore, recommends app Motion by Shinder, seconded by Discher, that the Planning Commission accept the Committee report and recommend approval of this application to the Council. Motion unanimously carried. MOVED by.Scherer seconded by Teresi carried unanimously to accept and approve he the report b ckhfromathens demyardlon forand residencerant tlocatedeon the aboveoan property. 11 ft. set -ba f_' 1 1 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, October 18, 1960 Page 6. Request for Ordinance Waiver, 1100 Valders Ave No. aures R 0 r Brien Mr. Dresser, Chairman of the Zoning Committee, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve said ordinance waiver. (see minutes of October 13, 1960). MOVED by Scherer seconded by Teresi carried to approve the request for an ordinance waiver for James R. OtBrien at 1100 Valders Avenue North. Request for Public Hearing Street Vaca - Erie Avenue from Rhode Island Avenue to Sumter Avenue: The Village Manager presented the request for a public hearing for street vacation of Erie Avenue from Rhode Island Ave. to Sumter Ave, on November 15, 1960. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to call a public hearing to vacate Erie Avenue from Rhode Island Avenue to Sumter Avenue. Request tc Advertise for Bids for Bond Sale on November 15th. The Village Manager presented the request to advertise for bids for Bond Sale on November 28, 1960. MOVED by Scherer seconded by Teresi carried to advertise for bids for a Bond Sale on November 28, 1960. Discussion Legal Requirements re: Street right -of -war Armstrong Schlict Conry propertv and Western Mineral: The Village Attorney gave a resume of the background of the condemnation for street -right-of-way on the above referenced property, and requested permission to start legal proceeding or any other legal remedies against the parties involved. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to instruct the Village Attorney to start legal proceedings or any other legal remedies against the parties involved and to authorize payment of the condemnation awards to Armstrong Schlichting. Discussion Establishing Staff Positions in Police Department• Mr. John Enghauser, President of the Civil Service Commission; Mr. Everett Frandsen, Chief -of -Police; appeared before Council to discuss the establish- ment of a new eligible register for Police Patrolman on November 26, 19600, and to conduct a promotional examination within the department for qualifying the position of Police Sergeant. Council discussed the matter at length, and expressed agreement that the Village Manager hold said examinations. for Police Patrolman and Police Sergeant on said date. State De artment of Taxation - Re: Village Owned Lots for Park Purposes: The Village Manager read a letter dated October 7, 1960, from the State Department of Taxation reviewing the use of Village owned lots for park purposes. Said letter was ordered placed on file in the Clerk's office. Council discussed the matter and deferred action. J 160 Regular 7. Regular Meeting of the Village Council, October 18, 1960 g Licenses: MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to approve the licenses listed below: Bills: MOVED by Scherer seconded by Teresi carried to approve the bills as submitted on the prelist. MOVED by Scherer seconded by Teresi carried to adjourn the meeting at 12:00 A.M. r Attest: Vill ,,age Manager and Clerk 1 Type Fee No. Licensee 10 Robert L. Halseth off -Sale Liquor $100.00 37.50 2021 Valley Inn, Inc. Elmer's Sinclair Service Motel Soft Drinks 10.00 2022 2023 Elmer's Sinclair Service (3 pumps) Fillip Station g 15.00 2024 Elmer's Sinclair Service Cigarettes 12.00 1.00 2025 Thorp Sales Company Auctioneer Bills: MOVED by Scherer seconded by Teresi carried to approve the bills as submitted on the prelist. MOVED by Scherer seconded by Teresi carried to adjourn the meeting at 12:00 A.M. r Attest: Vill ,,age Manager and Clerk 1