05-02-61 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
May 2, 1961
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 May 2, 1961, 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, Roger K. Ulstad; Village Attorney, Stanley
D. Kane; Village Engineer, Donald Sorensen; Building Inspector, Dan Lynch;
Village Clerk, Helen Penniman; President of the Planning Commissiion, George
Pennock.
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:35 o'clock P. M.
Invocation: Mr. John Curtis,: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints,
4000 Golden Valley Road.
Minutes of April 18th, April 25, 1961:
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve the minutes of
April 18th, and April 25, 1961, as submitted to the Council.
Awarding of Bids - Street Improvements:
The Village Manager announced that, pursuant to the resolution the Village
Council adopted April 11, 1961, and in accordance with the terms of the
advertisement for bids published in accordance with said resolution, sealed
bids for the construction of certain public improvements (61 -CG -3, 4, 61
9 and 11; 61 -SS -1, 3 and 4) have been received, and the Village Manager
and the Village Engineer have met in the Council Chambers at 7800 Golden
Valley Road, at 11:00 o'clock A. M., on April 28, 1961, and have then and
there publicly opened and read the bids received. The Village Engineer
tabulated said bids and they were found to be as follows:
Bidder (61 -CG -3, 4, 6, 9 & 11) Total Bid
Crown Sidewalk & Block Co., Inc. $17,975.93
Arcon Construction Co. 18,416.80
Art Bolier Construction Co. 18,647.00
Arnold Beckman Construction Co. 18,803.15
0. Drevdahl & Sons 19,523.85
Victor Carlson 20,705.45
The Village Engineer recommended the bid be awarded to Crown Sidewalk &
Block Company, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of
$17,975.93.
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Bidder
(61 -SS -1, 3 and 4)
R. J. Potter, Inc.
Erickson Brothers
Northern Contracting Co.
Coburn & Meek
Arcon Construction Co.
Minn -Kota Construction
Phelps -Drake Company
Wm. Terry Company
Swanson Excavating Co.
Art Bolier Construction Co.
Total Bid
$13,973.75
14,134.35
14,471.00
14,636.50
14,642.75
15,040.80
15,346.75
15,591.25
16,532.05
19,962.00
The Village Engineer recommended the bid be awarded to R. J. Potter, Inc.,
the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $13;973.75.
Member Scherer introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS"
(61-M-3, 4, 6, 9 and 11; 61-SS1, 3 and 4)
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, 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.
Public Hearings - Public Improvements:
The Village Manager presented an affidavit showing publication in the official
newspaper of the notice of public hearing on certain proposed public improve-
ments (61-GG1, 3; 61 -SS -2, 5; 61 -LF -1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 1:1, 12, 13, 14;
61 -BS -24; and 61.OG-12) described in the resolution of this Council relating
thereto, adopted on April 11, 1961. Said affidavit was then examined,
approved and ordered filed in the office of the Village Clerk.
The Mayor then announced that the meeting was open for public hearing on
said proposed public improvements, and all persons present toedo so were
afforded an opportunity to express their views thereon. No p presented
objections except the following:
OBJECTION
None
OBJECTION
Asked if the run-off would still be the
same after the proposed construction.
61 -GG -1,_3:
OBJECTOR
None
61 -SS -2:
OBJECTOR
Mr. P. B. Olson
2185 Bonnie Lane
OBJECTION
None
OBJECTION
Asked if the run-off would still be the
same after the proposed construction.
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OB ECTOR OB ECTION
Mr. Jean P. Heineman Lives on the high ground, feels they
2415 Zenith Avenue North don't need the storm sewer, no water
damage on the hill, and suggested the
length of the line be reduced.
PROPONENT
REASON
Mr. C. F. Schweikert Circulated petition, construction is a
3221 St. Margaret Drive must in this area. The church wishes
Representing Rev. Hendricks the island in the street removed.
& St. Margaret Mary's Church
61---S- —5 _
PROPONENT
REASON
Mr. Oldrich Otypka
7400 Half Moon Drive
Wants storm sewer, and asked why not
construct all necessary sewers now as
it is cheaper to do it all at once.
lf M000non Drive Mr. C P.
7330 Half r
Commended the Council and Engineer,
they don't wish to hold up the job.
61 -.r -LF- 1._
OB ECTOR
OB ECTION
None
None
61 -LF -2;
OB" "' LC OR
OB ECTION
Mr. D. W. Hanson
7732 Harold Avenue
Asked where the sewer would be located,
if he cannot get a service road does not
want the sewer.
61 -LF -3:
OBJECTOR
OBJECTION
None
None
61 -LF -4;
OB ECTOR
OB ECTION
Mrs. Parker
1926 Penn Avenue
Asked the cost of construction and the
number of years the assessment would be
spread over.
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61 -LF -4:
OBJECTOR
Mr. Isadore J. Pepin
5806 Olson Memorial Highway
Mrs. Earl V. Larson
5808 Olson Memorial Highway
Mr. George Pennock of
G. H. Tennant Company
PROPONENT
Mr. Cyral J. Schwebach
5804 Olson Memorial Highway
Mrs. Raymond E. Lundberg
61 -LF -5:
OB ECTOR
None
PROPONENT
Mr. Lyle Larsen
830 Rhode Island Avenue South
61 -LF -6:
OBJECTOR
None
61 -LF -7:
OBJECTOR
Mr. George Ewing
5740 Golden Valley Road
Mr. & Mrs. Albert Witt
1511 Xenia Avenue North
PROPONENT
Rev. Haggberg
Nursing Home
OBJECTION
Opposed to sanitary sewer.
Opposed to sewer, they are being pushed
out by industry.
Mr. Pennock sees no value to the Tennant
Company.
REASON
Wants and needs sanitary sewer.
Needs sewer very badly.
oBJE____.gTIQN
None
REASON
In favor of sanitary sewer, circulated
petition.
OB ECTION
None
OBJECTION
Asked why he was included in the
assessment area.
Stated they were already assessed in
front of their property, don't need
sewer in the rear of property.
REASON
In favor of sanitary sewer. Stated both
homes on Yosemite want sewer.
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61 -LF -8:
OBJECTOR
None
61 -LF -9•
OBJECTOR
None
PROPONENT
Mr. Robert Krause,
Advertising Creative Center
Mr. Joseph S arych
6909 Medicine Lake Road
61 -LF -11:
OB ECTOR
None
61 -LF -12:
OB ECTOR
None
61 -LF -13:
OBJECTOR
None
61 -LF -14:
OB BCTOR
Mr. Alton Angel
5715 Golden Valley Road
61 -BSS -24:
2U12—TOR
Mr. Herbert P. Gross
2615 Brookridge
OB ECTION
None
OB ECTION
None
REASON
In favor of sewer for Creative Center.
Asked if he would be assessed for both
St. Croix and Medicine Lake Road.
OB ECTION
None
220.2-1 I—ON
None
OB ECTION
None
OB ECTION
Opposed to sanitary sewer.
OBJECTION
Mr. Gross is opposed to street
construction.
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61 -CG -12:
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"
(61 -GG -1, 3; 61 -SS -2, 5; 61 -LF -1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12,
13, 14; 61 -BS -24; 61 -CG -12)
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, Nadadsy, 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 pageC'.
Request for Ordinance Waiver, 4001 Wayzata Blvd., Mrs. C. Vehe:
Mr. Lucas, owner of said property was present to request an ordinance waiver.
Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, presented the
recommendation of the Planning Commission approving said ordinance waiver,
(see minutes of April 13, 1961).
OBJECTOR OBJECTION
Mr. Roger Carlson Registered a strenuous objection to the
1523 Kaltern Lane ordinance waiver as detrimental to the
President of South Tyrol Hills property values, violates the setback, and
Association stated it was a lot of house on a little
land, the residents have regarded the lot
as unbuildable.
Mr. Carlson presented a petition by 2/3 of the residents in the area opposed
to said ordinance waiver.
Mr. Donald Barr of 1421 Brenner Pass, questioned if the lot is buildable.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to deny the request for an
ordinance waiver at 4001 Wayzata Boulevard. Member Scherer abstained.
Request for Radio Antenna, 6008 Wayzata Boulevard, Bury Carlson, Inc.:
The Building Inspector presented the request for a forty foot radio antenna
for Bury Carlson, Inc., at 6008 Wayzata Boulevard.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the request for a
radio antenna at 6008 Wayzata Boulevard for Bury Carlson, Inc., subject to
the approval of the Building Inspector.
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Request for Building Permit; 7550 Wayzata Boulevard, Suburban Tire Company:
Mr. Russell McHugh, Mr. Chuck Meyers, and Mr. Almstead were present to
request a building permit for a retail Goodyear Tire store, for recapped
tires.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to defer action on the above
matter to the meeting of May 16, 1961.
Request for Build�ermit, 5825 St. Croix Avenue, Home for Aged:
The Building Inspector presented the final plans for the Home for Aged.
Rev. Haggberg was present to answer questions regarding the plans, and
stated the platter will rough grade and install gravel on the new street,
Yosemite Avenue.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to approve the request for a
building permit for the Home for Aged.
Request for Sign Permit St. Regis Paper Com2anX, 4300 Olson Memorial Hi hwa :
The Building Inspector presented the request for a sign permit for the
St. Regis Paper Company, at 4300 Olson Memorial Highway.
MOVED by Scherer seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the request for
a sign permit at 4300 Olson Memorial Highway, for St. Regis Paper Company,
subject to the approval of the Building Inspector.
Regst for Sign Permit. White Way Cleaners., 7720 Olsoon�Hizhway:
The Building Inspector presented the request for a sign permit for the
White Way Cleaners at 7720 Olson Memorial Highway.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to deny the request for a sign
permit.
Employ Call Feature, On Trunk #1 Bonds On Improvement Bonds of 1955:
x.955:
The Village Manager presented the request to employ the Call Feature on
Trunk #1 Bonds, and Improvement Bonds of 1955.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to employ the Call Feature
on $50,000 Trunk Sewer #1 Bonds, and $9,000 Improvement Bonds of 1955.
Request -for Sign Permit; Eric's Cafe. 709 W innetka Avenue North:
The Building Inspector presented the request for a sign permit for Eric's
Cafe at 709 Winnetka Avenue North.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to approve the request for
a sign permit but reduce the size of said sign to 4 x 3, subject to the
approval of the Building Inspector.
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Request for Sign Permit; Buhler Engineering, 8925 Wayzata Boulevard:
The Building Inspector presented the request for a sign permit at 8925 Wayzata
Boulevard, Buhler Engineering Company.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve the request for a
sign permit for Buhler Engineering Company at 8925 Wayzata Boulevard,
subject to the approval of the Building Inspector.
Request for Sign Permit; Barber Shop,_7740 Olson Memorial Highway:
The Building Inspector presented the request for a sign permit at 7740 Olson
Memorial Highway for the Barber Shop.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve the request for a
sign permit for the Barber Shop at 7740 Olson Memorial Highway, subject to
the approval of the Building Inspector.
Request for Sign Permit; Sinclair Station; 7901 -6th Avenue North:
The Building Inspector presented the request for a sign permit at 7901 -6th
Avenue North for the Sinclair Station.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the request for a
sign permit for the Sinclair Station at 7901 - 6th Avenue North, subject to
the approval of the Building Inspector.
Resolution Re: Modernizing Traffic Signal at Winnetka & Olson Memorial Highway:
The Village Engineer presented a resolution regarding the modernizing of
Traffic Signal at Winnetka Avenue North & Olson Memorial Highway.
Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(Modernizing Traffic Signal at Winnetka & Olson Memorial
Highway)
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 # I/ _.
Establishment of Policy for Storm Sewer Assessments:
Council deferred action on the above matter to May 16, 1961.
Re: Bituminous Surfacing on Maren Lane:
Council.deferred action on the above matter.
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Memo:Re: Metropolitan Sanitary Sewer District Bill:
The Village Manager presented a letter from the League of Minnesota
Municipalities dated April 25, 1961. Said letter was ordered placed on
file in the Clerk's office.
Re: Resolution Demoting County Roads as "Thru Streets":
The Village Engineer requested that County Roads in the Village be designated
as 'Thru Streets".
Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
('Thru Street" Designation for County Roads)
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 Y:,z .
Licenses:
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Bies carried to approve the Drive -In Food
license for Carl Peterson dba Pete's Drive In at 9401 - 6th Avenue North,
for the 1961 season.
Licenses:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to approve the licenses listed
below:
No.
Licensee
Type
Fee
Penalty
2235
Par Golf Driving Tee
Soft Drink
$ 10.00
$ 2.50
2236
Westwood Hills Service
Gasoline Station
15.00
(3) Pumps
2237
Westwood Hills Service
Soft Drink
10.00
2.50
2238
Malik's Pure Service (New)
Gasoline Station
25.00
(5) Pumps
2239
Malik's Pure Service (New)
Soft Drink
10.00
2240
Eric's Cafeteria
Food
25.00
(Formerly G. & E.)
2241
Erie's Cafeteria
Soft Drink
10.00
3.50
2242
Sun -Fun, Inc.
Carnival
50.00
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Bills:
MOVED by Scherer seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the bills as
submitted on the prelist.
MOVED by Scherer seconded by Flannagan carried to adjourn the meeting at
12:30 P. M.
Attest:
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Mayor
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