12-20-60 City Council Minutesno
REGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
December 20, 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 December 20, 1960, at 7:30 o'clock
P. M.
The following members were present: Bies, Flannagan, Nadasdy, Scherer, and
Teresi; and the following was absent: None.
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;
Civil Defense Director, Wallace Caryl; President of the Planning Commission,
George Pennock,
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:40 o'clock P. M.
Invocation: Rev. L. Henry Nielsen, Calvary Lutheran Church, 7520 Golden Valley
Road.
Minutes of November 28, November 29th, December 7,_1960:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the minutes of
November 28, November 29, December 7, 1960, as submitted to the Council.
Awarding of Bids - Grading & Graveling -(60-G01; 60 -LF -32):
The Village Manager (Clerk) announced that pursuant to the resolution of the
Village Council adopted November 15, 1960, and in accordance with the terms of
the advertisements for bids published in accordance with said resolution, the
Village Manager (Clerk) and the Village Engineer had met in the Council Chambers
at 7800 Golden Valley Road at 11:00 o'clock A.M. on December 19, 1960, and had
then and there publicly opened and read the bids received. The Village Engineer
tabulated said bids for the construction of Project No. 60 -GG -1; 60 -LF -32.
The Engineer tabulated the total of the contract cost under terms of said bids in
accordance with the unit prices stated therein, and said bids were found to be as
follows:
Bidder Net Bid
Earl Welch Excavating Company, Inc. $ 43,995.99
Veit & Company 45,687.90
Park Construction Company 49,822.81
M. E. Kraft Excavating & Grading Company, Inc. 51,645.25
Minn Kota Developers, Inc. 52,840.85
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, December 20, 1960 Page 2.
Bidder Net Bid
J. A. Danens & Son, Inc. $ 56,978.99
Carl Bolander & Sons Company 65,056.70
The Village Engineer recommended the low bid of Earl Welch Excavating Company, Inc.,
for the construction of Project No. 60 -GG -1; 60 -LF -32 be accepted,
Member Bies then introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR
PROJECT No. 60 -GG -1; 60 -LF -32"
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, 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 Manager (Clerk). See Resolutions
Book page 3 g .
Safety Check Award, Mr. Walter Carlson of State Highway Department:
Chief -of -Police, Everett Frandsen introduced Mr. Walter Carlson of the Safety
Division of the Minnesota Highway Department. Mr. Carlson enumerated the achieve-
ments of Mr. Wallace Caryl, Director of Civilian Defense and the Civil Defense
Police Reserves, which qualified Golden Valley for the Safety Check Award. Mr.
Carlson then presented the award to Mr. Caryl who accepted and presented the award
to Mayor Nadasdy, who received the award on behalf of the Village of Golden Valley.
Public Hearing - Street Vacation, Erie Avenue South:
The Village Manager presented an affidavit of publication in the official news-
paper of the notice of public hearing for street vacation as described in said
affidavit. Said affidavit was examined, approved and ordered filed in the Clerks
office.
The Mayor announced that the meeting was open for public hearing on said proposed
street vacation and all persons present to do so were afforded an opportunity to
express their views thereon. No persons presented objections except the following:
OBJECTOR
None
OBJECTION
None
The Village Manager presented the recommendations of the Planning Commission
approving the street vacation (see minutes of October 14, 1960).
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
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Net Bid
Bidder
�- $ 56,978.99
J, A. Danens & Son, Inc.
Carl Bolander & Sons Company
65,056.70
Page 2.
The Village Engineer recommended the low bid of Earl Welch Excavating Company, Inc.,
for the construction of Project No. 60 -GG -1; 60 -Lr -32 be accepted,
Member Bies then introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR
PROJECT No. 60 -GG -1; 60 -Lr -32"
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Scherer and, upon vote
being
ei yg takSchen
thereon,
nd the following voted in favor
thereof: Bies, Flannagan,
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 364-9•
Safety Check Award Mr. Walter Carlson of State Highway Department:
Chief -of Police, Everett Frandsen introduce Mr. waiter CarlCarlsonon of the
the Safety
achieve-
Division of the Minnesota Highway Department.
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ments of Mr. Wallace Caryl, Director of Civilian Defense and the Civil Defense
Police Reserves, which qualified Golden Valley for the Safety Check Award. Mr.
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Public Hearin - Street Vacation Erie Avenue South:
The Village Manager presented an affidavit of publication in the official news-
paper of the notice of public hearing for street vacation as described in said
affidavit. Said affidavit was examined, approved and ordered filed in the Clerk's
office.
The Mayor announced that the meeting was open for public hearing on said proposed
street vacation and all persons present to do so were afforded an opportunity to
express their views thereon. No persons presented objections except the following:
OBJECTOR
OBJECTION
None
None
The Village Manager presented the recommendations of the Planning Commission
approving the street vacation (see minutes of October 14, 1960).
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, December 20, 1960
Page 3.
Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION VACATING STREET"
(Part of Erie Avenue South)
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 Village Manager (Clerk). See
Resolutions Book page =lu -
Public Hearin - All
e Vacation Glenwood Addition:
The Village Manager presented an affidavit of publication in the official news-
paper of the notice of public hearing for alley vacation as described in said
affidavit. Said affidavit was examined, approved and ordered filed in the Clerks
office.
The Mayor announced that the meeting was open for public hearing on said proposed
alley vacation and all persons present to do so were afforded an opportunity to
express their views thereon. No persons presented objections except the
following:
OBJECTOR
OBJECTION
None
None
Mr. Einard Kari, 529 Indiana Avenue North appeared and stated that he had no use
or objection to the alley vacation.
The Village Manager presented the recommendations of the Planning Commission
approving the alley vacation (see 12-15-1960 minutes).
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION VACATING STREET"
(Alley in Glenwood Addition)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Teresi 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 Village Manager (Clerk). See Resolutions
Book page ��'!
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Request for Building Permit - Addition to Calvary Lutheran Church,_7520 Golden
Valley Road:
Mr. Emery Swanson presented the proposed model of an addition to Calvary Lutheran
Church at 7520 Golden Valley Road.
MOVED by Bies-seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the request for a building
permit for an addition to Calvary Lutheran Church at 7520 Golden Valley Road,
subject to the approval of the Building Inspector.
Requestfor a Building Permit - Cataract Lodge #2, 7445 Glenwood Avenue:
Mr. Frank Harris, Mr. Brost and Mr. Gingold, architect, presented samples of
materials proposed for the outside finish on the Cataract Lodge #2.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve the request for a
building permit for Cataract Lodge #2 using the Brost finish on the exterior of
the building, subject to the approval of the Building Inspector.
Request for Ordinance Waiver - Swanson & Youngdale, 725 Rhode Island So.:
The Village Manager presented the recommendations of the Planning Commission
approving the ordinance waiver (see minutes of December 15, 1960).
Mr. Swanson was present and agreed to dedicate 30* on the west of the property
for street right-of-way.
MOVED BY Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve the request for an
ordinance waiver upon recommendation of the Planning Commission.
Request for Ordinance Waiver - Oscar Hardin, 5946 Golden Valley Road:
The Village Manager presented the recommendations of the Planning Commission
approving the ordinance waiver (see minutes of December 15, 1960).
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the request for an
ordinance waiver upon recommendation of the Planning Commission.
Request for Ordinance Waiver - Clellmont Sharp, 3339 Noble Avenue:
The Village Manager presented the recommendations of the Planning Commission
approving the ordinance waiver (see minutes of December 15, 1960).
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried to approve the request for an
ordinance waiver upon recommendation of the Planning Commission.
Discussion re: Gas Agency Contract:
Member Flannagan gave a resume of the background of the proposed contract.
Mr. Kenneth Pearson of the Minneapolis Gas Company explained the Gas Company•s
position.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, December 20, 1960 Page 5.
Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Teresi 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 Village Manager (Clerk). See
Resolutions Book page 5-5-Z.
Report on Highway #12 Public Hearing on December 12 1960.
The Village Manager reported on the Public Hearing held on December 12, 1960,
regarding the proposed Highway #12 construction.
Proposed Ordinance - Gasoline Filling Stations:
Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, presented the
recommendation of the Planning Commisssion approving the ordinance (See minutes
of December 15, 1960).
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to give a first reading to an
ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE"
(Gasoline Filling Stations)
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried to approve the ordinance herein quoted
by title on its first reading.
Proposed Ordinance - Set -backs, Industrial, Light Industrial & Commercial Zone
Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, presented the
recommendation of the Planning Commission (see minutes of December 15, 1960).
Council discussed the proposed ordinance at length and referred the ordinance
back to the Planning Commission for further consideration.
Amendment to Existing Traffic Violations Bureau:
The Village Attorney presented a proposed amendment to the Existing Traffic
Violations Bureau.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Bies carried to give a first reading to an
ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR A TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS BUREAU"
MOVED by Bies seconded by Teresi carried to approve the ordinance herein quoted
by title on its first reading.
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MOVED by Scherer seconded by Bies carried to give a second reading to the above
entitled ordinance on the grounds that a public urgency exists.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Bies carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its second reading and to order publication thereof. See
Ordinance Book page ly,60
Request for Sign Permit, Valley Plaza, 7710 Olson Highway:
The Building Inspector presented the request for a temporary sign permit for
Valley Plaza at 7710 Olson Highway.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Bies carried to approve the request for a temporary
sign permit for Valley Plaza at 7710 Olson Highway, subject to the approval of
the Building Inspector.
Informal Insurance Bids for Village Insurance for 1961:
The Village Manager presented a request from the Village Treasurer dated December
19, 1960, for transfer of construction fund monies. Said request was ordered
placed on file in the Clerk's office.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Flannagan carried to transfer construction fund monies
as requested by the Village Treasurer.
Communication from League of Municipalities re: Metropolitan Sanitary District:
The Village Manager presented a letter from the League of Municipalities dated
December 14, 1960, said letter was ordered placed on file in the Clerk's office.
Re: Hennepin CountX League of Municipalities:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
Member Flannagan presented a request that Golden Valley participate in the
Hennepin County League of Municipalities employment of an executive secretary.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried that Golden Valley participate in
the cost of employing an executive secretary for the Hennepin County League of
Municipalities.
The Village Manager presented a letter
from Mutual General Agency dated December
14, 1960, regarding Workmen's Compensation
and General Liability insurance.
Said letter was ordered placed on file
in the
Clerk's office.
Mr. Roger Hjelle of Mutual Service and
Mr. F.
J. West of Mutual General Agency
were present.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan
insurance for 1961 to Mutual Service,
carried
the low
to award the bid for Village
bidder upon recommendation of the
Village Manager.
Transfer of Construction Fund Monies:
The Village Manager presented a request from the Village Treasurer dated December
19, 1960, for transfer of construction fund monies. Said request was ordered
placed on file in the Clerk's office.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Flannagan carried to transfer construction fund monies
as requested by the Village Treasurer.
Communication from League of Municipalities re: Metropolitan Sanitary District:
The Village Manager presented a letter from the League of Municipalities dated
December 14, 1960, said letter was ordered placed on file in the Clerk's office.
Re: Hennepin CountX League of Municipalities:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
Member Flannagan presented a request that Golden Valley participate in the
Hennepin County League of Municipalities employment of an executive secretary.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried that Golden Valley participate in
the cost of employing an executive secretary for the Hennepin County League of
Municipalities.
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Licenses:
P age 7.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the licenses listed
below:
Licenses for Approval - December 20, 1960
No.
Licensee
Type
Fee
2065
Feld Cut Rate Market
Cigarette
$ 12.00
2066
Feld Cut Rate Market
Food
25.00
2067
George's Steak House
Cigarette
12.00
2068
Medicine Lake Shell
Cigarette
12.00
2069
Medicine Lake Shell
Cigarette
12.00
2070
Medicine Lake Shell
Soft Drink
10.00
2071
Elmer's Sinclair Service
Cigarette
12.00
2072
Woodfill Shell Service
Cigarette
12.00
2073
Woodfill Shell Service
Gasoline Station
30.00
2074
U. S. Bench Corporation
(Six Pumps)
Bench
5.00
2075
Michael's
Cigarette
12.00
2076
The White House
Cigarette
12.00
2077
The White House
Food
25.00
2078
Golden Valley Direct Service
Cigarette
12.00
2079
Golden Valley Direct Service
Gasoline Station
20.00
2080
John V. Knight (Valley Corp.)
(Four Pumps)
Cigarette
12.00
2081
John V. Knight (Valley Corp.)
Food
25.00
2082
Westwood Hills Service Station
Cigarette
12.00
2083
Sarenpa's
Cigarette
12.00
2084
Larry's 66 Service
Cigarette
12.00
Request for Public Hearing Zoning - 6150 St Croix
Ave., Irving Brown
The Village Manager
presented the request for a public hearing zoning 6150
St. Croix
Avenue for a
proposed shopping center by Mr. Irking
Brown,
MOVED by Bies
seconded by Scherer carried to call a
public hearing on January 17,
1961, zoning
6150 St. Croix Avenue.
Annual Increase in Salary:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
MOVED by Bies
seconded by Scherer carried to grant a
$700.00 annual increase
in
salary to the
Village Manager and $500`.00 to the Village
Engineer.
Bills:
MOVED by Bies
seconded by Scherer 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.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, December 20, 1960 Page 8.
Attest:
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Vill Manage , and Clerk
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Mayor