06-20-61 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
June 20, 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 June 20, 1961, at 8:00
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 Commission, George
Pennock.
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 8:05 o'clock P. M.
Invocation: Rev. L. Henry Nielsen, Calvary Lutheran, 7520 Golden Valley Road.
Minutes of May 16th and June 6.,1961:
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve the minutes of
May 16th and June 6, 1961, as submitted to the Council.
Awarding of Bids - Storm Sewer (61 -SS -5):
The Village Manager presented an affidavit showing publication in the official
newspaper of the notice of advertisement for bids as described in said advertise-
ment. Said affidavit was then examined, approved and ordered filed in the
office of the Village Clerk.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to award the bid to Erickson Brothers
in the amount of $3,568.10, upon recommendation of the Village Engineer.
Public Hearin s -Bituminous Surf acing, Curb & Gutter Lateral Sewer & Water Main:
The Village Manager presented an affidavit showing publication in the official
newspaper of the Notices of Public Hearing on certain proposed public improve-
ments (61 -BS -30, 33, 34, 35, 36; 61 -CG -13, 14; 61 -LF -10; 61-WM-4) described in
the resolutions of this Council relating thereto, adopted on June 6, 1961. Said
affidavit was then examined, approved and ordered filed in the office of the
Village 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. No persons presented objections
except the following:
OBJECTOR OBJECTION
Mr. John Paulson Against the improvement now, wait
2104 North Indiana until the water is installed.
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PRO--- P�ONE+NT REASON
Mr. & Mrs. Alfred E. Plante Questioned the cost of the improvement,
3300 Regent Avenue North but stated they favored installation.
Mr. Ralph J. Willard
4740 - 33rd Avenue North
Mr. Harold J. Younghans
4750 - 33rd Avenue North
61 -BS -33:
OBJECTOR
None
PROPONENT
Mr. Virgil L. Raasch
1405 Zealand Avenue
6161-B---4:
OB ECTOR
Mr. Fred Held representing
Mr. Julius Held
1330 Natchez Avenue South
Mr. George A. Gustafson
4247 Vincent Avenue North
Asked how many years the assessment
would run, and the cost per front foot.
Stated he was fed up with dust, and
they must have improvement.
OBJECTION
None
REASON
Mr. Raasch stated he favored the
improvement.
OBJECTION
Mr. Held stated they opposed the
improvement at this time, since
they had six street improvements
on their property now, but was
not opposed to water main improve-
ment.
Not the proper time, should wait
for water installation.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Bies carried to deny the bituminous surfacing for
this area.
61 -BS -35:
OB�ECCTTOR
None
PROPONENT
Mr. Yngve representing Nortronics
Corp. 8109 - 10th Avenue North
OBJECTION
None
REASON
Favored improvement, also installation
of water mains before bituminous
surfacing. -
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61 -BS -36:
OBJECTOR
None
61 -CG -13:
OBJECTOR
Mrs. Florence Thotland
5104 Thotland Road
61 -CG -14:
OBJECTOR
None None
61 -LF -10:
OB�TOR
Mr. Wm. A. Helms
2255 Winfield Avenue
Mr. Carl H. Peterson
5705 Westbrook Road
PROPONENT
Mr. Norman K. Knafla
5675 Westbrook Road
Mr. Roland J. Harrier
2560 Vale Crest Road
OBJECTT10N
None
OBJECTION
Stated the taxes were too much
against the property now. Owns
two lots in the area.
OBJECTION
None
OBJECTION
Asked why homes were constructed in
low area, asked cost of construction.
Doesn't want the road torn up.
REASON
Mr. Knafla favors both sewer and
water improvements.
Requested his name be withdrawn from
the water petition, he favors both
sewer and water improvements.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi to construct both sewer and water
improvements. Upon roll call vote being taken thereon the members were
recorded as voting as follows:
Bies YES
Flannagan YES
Nadasdy YES
Scherer YES
Teresi YES
Member Flannagan then introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS"
(61 -BS -30, 33, 34, 35, 36; 61 -CG -13, 14; 61 -LF -10; 61-WM-4)
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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 Village Clerk. See Resolutions
Book page 2 9 .
Member Bies introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING WORK
DONE BY DAY LABOR"
(61 -BS -30, 33, 34, 35, 36)
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 Village Clerk. See Resolutions
Book page.
Awarding of Bids; Curb & Gutter. Grading� & Graveling; Storm Sewer:
The Village Manager announced that, pursuant to the resolution the Village
Council adopted June 6, 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 -SS -5;
61-G'G-13, 14; 61 -GG -1, 3) have been received, and the Village Manager and
Village Engineer have met in the Council Chambers at 7800 Golden Valley
Road at 11:00 o•clock A.M. on June 16, 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:
61 -SS -5
Bidder Total Base Bid
Erickson Bros. $3,568.10
R. J. Potter 3,946.00
Swanson Excavating Co. 3,948.50
Art Bolier Const. Co. 4,247.00
Avoles Const. 4,359.80
Minn -Kota Excay. Co. 4,683.90
McWilliams Plumbing 5,780.05
Crystal Excavating 5,809.00
The Village Engineer recommended the bid for construction of Project #61 -SS -5
be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, Erickson Brothers.
61 -CG -13 & 61 -CG -14
Bidder Total Bid
Art Bolier Const. Co. $3,250.00
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61 -CG -13 & 61 -CG -14 (Cont'd.)
Bidder Total Bid
Drevdahl & Sons $ 3,468.75
Crown Sidewalk 3,521.00
Victor Carlson & Sons 4,915.00
The Village Engineer recommended the bid for construction of Projects
61 -CG -13 & 61 -CG -14 be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, Art Bolier
Construction Co.
"RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS"
(61 -SS -5; 61 -CG -13, 14; 61-GG1, 3)
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 Clerk. See Resolutions
Book page 10.
Request for Sign Permit - Ewald Brothers Dairy, 6741 Golden Valley Road:
The Building Inspector presented the request for a sign permit for Ewald
Brothers Dairy at 6741 Golden Valley Road.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Bies carried to approve the request for a
sign permit for Ewald Brothers Dairy at 6741 Golden Valley Road.
Request for Sign Permit - Dairy Kwik Store, 701 Winnetka Avenue North:
The Building Inspector presented the request for a sign permit for the Dairy
Kwik Store at 701 Winnetka Avenue North.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to approve the request for
a sign permit for Dairy Kwik Store at 701 Winnetka Avenue North.
61 -GG -1 & 61 -GG -3
Total Bid
Total Bid
Bidder
61 -GG -1
61 -GG -3
Veit & Company
$6,684.00
$10,999.75
Wilcox Const. Co.
7,734.25_
139232.55
Earl Welch Excay. Co.
8,962.18
14,477.75
Park Const. Co.
9,011.95
15,055.66
Carl Bolander & Sons
9,024.25
15,614.55
The Village Engineer recommended
the bid for construction
of Projects 61 -GG -1
& 61 -GG -3 be awarded to the
lowest responsible bidder, Veit and Company.
Member Bies introduced the
following resolution and MOVED
its adoption:
"RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS"
(61 -SS -5; 61 -CG -13, 14; 61-GG1, 3)
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 Clerk. See Resolutions
Book page 10.
Request for Sign Permit - Ewald Brothers Dairy, 6741 Golden Valley Road:
The Building Inspector presented the request for a sign permit for Ewald
Brothers Dairy at 6741 Golden Valley Road.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Bies carried to approve the request for a
sign permit for Ewald Brothers Dairy at 6741 Golden Valley Road.
Request for Sign Permit - Dairy Kwik Store, 701 Winnetka Avenue North:
The Building Inspector presented the request for a sign permit for the Dairy
Kwik Store at 701 Winnetka Avenue North.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to approve the request for
a sign permit for Dairy Kwik Store at 701 Winnetka Avenue North.
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Request for Permit for Incinerator, Golden Valley Shopping Center:
The Building Inspector presented the request for a permit for an incinerator
for the Golden Valley Shopping Center.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Bies carried to refer the request to the
Planning Commission for recommendation regarding street realignment of 6th
Avenue North with the view to development of additional commercial sites
along 6th Avenue North.
Resolution ordering Dust Abatement:
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Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION ORDERING DUST TREATMENT FOR CERTAIN STREETS•'
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, 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 p
Requests` for Public Hearing, Zoning - On July 18th; 7800 Wayzata Boulevard,
1415 No. Lilac Drive:
The Village Manager presented the requests for public hearings on July 18,
1961, for Commercial Zoning for Hudson Oil Company at 7800 Wayzata Boulevard,
and Business & Professional Office Zoning for Alpha Engineering at 1415
North LilaeDrive.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to call public hearings for the
zoning above referred to on July 18, 1961.
Request for Public Hearing - Winnetka Avenue North, Fred Jones:
The Village Manager presented the request for a public hearing on July 18th
for Light Industrial Zoning on Winnetka Avenue North for Fred Jones.
Council deferred the request.
Request for Ordinanace Waivers 4820 Olson Mem. Highway - Volp Construction:
Mr. C. R. Volp was present to request an ordinance waiver at 4820 Olson
Memorial Highway.
Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, presented the
recommendation of the Planning Commission to deny said ordinance waiver.
(see minutes of June 15, 1961).
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MOVED by Scherer seconded by Teresi carried to approve the preliminary request
for a building permit with the understanding that the additional 5* in width
necessary for the lot required for the building would be acquired from the ad-
joining property to the West.
Re uest for Ordinance Waivers - 1820 Independence Ave. No., 9345 Naper Street
2016 Independence Ave. No., Mr. Ferguson:
The Village Manager presented the requests for ordinance waivers above
referred to for Mr. Ferguson.
Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, presented the
recommendations of the Planning Commission to approve said ordinance waivers.
(see minutes of June 15, 1961).
MOVED by Bies seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the requests for
ordinance waivers at 1820 Independence Avenue North, 9345 Naper Street, 2016
Independence Avenue North, by Mr. Ferguson upon recommendation of the Planning
Commission.
Request for Public HearinE- Yard Requirement Ordinance:
The Village Manager presented the request for a public hearing for a Yard
Requirement Ordinance on July 18, 1961.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to call a public hearing for a
Yard Requirement Ordinance on July 18, 1961.
Final Approval and Payment, Addition to Village Garage:
The Village Manager presented the request for final approval and payment for
the addition to the Village Garage.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to give final approval and
approve the final payment for the addition to the Village Garage.
Re: Using Residence at 818 Sunnyridge Lane for Animal Hospital:
The Building Inspector presented the request to use a residence at 818 Sunny -
ridge Lane for an Animal Hospital. Dr. Henry Abramowicz was present to answer
questions regarding the operation of the Animal Hospital.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Bies carried to grant a "Temporary Use Permit"
for an Animal Hospital at 818 Sunnyridge Lane.
Licenses:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the licenses listed
below:
No. Licensee IM Fee
2262 Schuller*s Tavern, Inc. ''On -Sale" $4,000.00
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No. Licensee Type Fee
2269 Sun -Sun, Inc. Soft Drinks $10.00
2270 Chester Bird American
Legion Post No. 523 Club "On -Sale" 100.00
2271 Golden Valley Golf Club "On -Sale" 4,000.00
Inc.
2272 Anmar Motel, Inc.
dba Holiday Motor Hotel "On -Sale" 4,000.00
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve W. M. Viking Hotel
and Sun -Ray Inn "on -Sale" liquor licenses subject to completion of proposed
buildings.
No.
Licensee
Tye
Fee
2268
W. M. Viking Hotel
"On -Sale"
$40000.00
2274
Sun -Ray Inn
"On -Sale"
4,000.00
Mr. Markham presented a letter dated June 12, 1961, from the Holiday Motor
Hotel. Said letter was ordered placed on file in the Village Clerk's office.
Re: Sidewalk on North Side of Villi Hall:
The Village Manager presented the request to install a sidewalk on the north
side of the Village Hall in the amount of $495.00.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried to approve the installation of a
sidewalk on the north side of the Village Hall for $495.00.
Change of Time - Park & Recreation Commission Meetings:
The Village Manager informed the Council of the change of time for monthly
meetings of the Park & Recreation Commission to the last Thursday in the
month.
Request for a Building Permit, Addition to Meadowbrook_ Elementary School:
The Building Inspector presented the request for a building permit for an
addition to the Meadowbrook Elementary School at 5430 Glenwood Avenue.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried to approve the request for a building
permit for an addition to the Meadowbrook Elementary School at 5430 Glenwood
Avenue, subject to the approval of the Building Inspector.
uest for a Building Permit. Addi
'sP, harmacy at 7924 Olson
Mem. Hiehw
The Building Inspector presented the request for a building permit:for an
addition to Knight's Pharmacy at 7924 Olson Memorial Highway.
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MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Bies carried to defer the matter pending the
recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding the realignment of 6th
Avenue North.
Bills:
MOVED by Scherer seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the bills as
submitted on the prelist.
New Hope Communication re: Brooklyn Park Sewer Connection:,
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
The Village Manager presented a letter dated June 5, 1961, from New Hope
requesting permission to allow Brooklyn Park to connect to the New Hope sewer
which connects to the Golden Valley sewer.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to approve the request of New Hope
to permit Brooklyn Park to connect to the New Hope sewer.
MOVED BY Bies seconded by Scherer carried to adjourn the meeting at 1:00 o*clock
A. M.
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