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08-15-61 City Council Minutes122 REGULAR MEETING of the VILLAGE COUNCIL August 15, 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 August 15, 1961, at 8:00 o'clock P. M. The following members were present: Bies, Flannagan, Na.dasdy, 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; Vice President of the Planning Commission, Mr. Joe L. Broom. The Mayor called the meeting to order at 8:05 P. M. Invocation: Mayor Nadasdy gave the invocation. Minutes of August 1, 1961: MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the minutes of August 1, 1961, as submitted to the Council. Public Hearing - Street Vacation, Glen Lane: The Village Manager presented an affidavit of publication in the official newspaper of the notice of public hearing for street vacation. 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 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: OB CTOR OB CTION None None The Mayor closed the public hearing. Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION VACATING STREET (Glen Lane)" Member Teresi seconded the motion for the adoption of the resolution, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Bies, 1 Ll Regular Meeting of the Village Council, August 15, 1961 Flannagan, Nadasdy, Scherer, and Teresi; and the following voted against the same: None, whereupon the resolution was declared duly adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the Clerk. See Resolutions Book page /06-. Awarding of Bids, Grading and Graveling (61 -GG -5)n The Village Manager announced that pursuant to the resolution of the Village Council adopted on August 1, 1961, and in accordance with the terms of the advertisement for bids published in accordance with said resolution, the Village Manager and the Village Engineer had met in the Council Chambers at 7800 Golden Valley Road at 11:00 o'clock A.M.' on August 11, 1961, and had then and there publicly opened and read the bids received. The Village Engineer tabulated said bids for the construction of Project No. 61 -GG -5. The Engineer tabulated bids in accordance with found to be as follows: Bidder the total of the construction cost under terms of said the unit prices stated therein, and said bids were * Earl Welch Excavating Co., Inc. Park Construction Co. Veit & Company Inc. Wilcox Contrg. Co. Carl Bolander & Sons Co. Total Bid $23,955.90 ALT. #1 23,955.90 ALT. #2 25,929.45 ALT. #1 27,554.92 ALT. #2 28,880.10 ALT. #1 26,558.00 ALT. #2 289687.40 ALT. #2 32,966.15 -- ALT. #2 The Village Engineer recommended the bids for construction of Project -61 -GG -5 be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, Earl Welch Excavating Company, Inc. in the amount of $23,955.90. Member Bies introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT(S) FOR Project No. 61 -GG -511 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 Clerk. See Resolutions Book page &L. Public Hearing - Plat, Ewald Terrace 2nd Addition: The Village Manager presented an affidavit of publication in the official a4" Regular Meeting of the Village Council, August 15, 1961 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 per -sons who desired to do so were afforded an opportunity to express their views thereon, and all written objections here- tofore filed with the Clerk were presented and considered as follows: OBJECTOR OBPCTION None None The Mayor.closed the public hearing. Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and LVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION" (Acceptance of Platting of Ewald Terrace 2nd 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, 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 Public Hearing - Lateral Sewer (61 -LF -17) Ewald Terrace 2nd Addition: The.Village Manager presented an affidavit showing publication in the official newspaper of the notice of public hearing on a certain proposed public improve- ment (61 -LP' -17) described in the resolution of this Council relating thereto, adopted on August 1, 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 improvement and all persons present to do so were afforded an:opportunity to express their views thereon. No persons presented objections except the following: OB ECTOR OB CTION None None The Mayor closed the public hearing. Member. Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUuTION OF A CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT " (61 -LF -17) 1 125 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, August 15, 1961 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 Clerk. See Resolutions Book page MOVED by Flannagan seconded !by Teresi carried to add the above referenced public improvement to the existing contract by change order. Public -Hearing - Plat, onellen Terrace: The Village Manager presented an affidavit of publication in the official newspaper of the notice of public hearing as described in said affidavit.- Said ffidavit.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: OB CTOR None PROPONENT Mr. Ray Bluem 5215 Hanson Court Crystal, Minnesota Mr. Alton H. Hollenbeck 2409 Winnetka Avenue North Mr. John W. Hopponen 2415 Winnetka Avenue North The Mayor closed the public hearing. OBJECTION None REASON ter_ Mr. Bluem presented a written report to Council, said report was ordered filed in the Clerk*s office. If Valders does not go thru, they will have sufficient room for the entrance to their garage. Valders Ave. extended would be another speedway, he is opposed to�extending Valders Avenue. Mr. Joe L. Brown, Vice President of the Planning Commission, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission to deny the plat approval. (see minutes of August 10, 1961). Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION" (Acceptance of Platting of Jonellen Terrace) 126 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, August 15, 1961 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Scherer and, upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Flannagan, Nadasdy, Scherer, and 3`eresi; and the following voted against the =same: Member Bies abstained, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the Clerk. See Resolutions Book page 21Z ` Public Hearing Plat, Golden Manor '.Addition: ■ �� �—� y■OI—i�Y �o■�AOv—�IYI�■�YoiY�■®�rY■ mss■ 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 OB CTION None None The,Mayor closed the public hearing. Member Bies introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION*' (Acceptance of Platting of Golden Manor Addition) 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 Clerk. See Resolutions Book page. Public Hearing_- Public improvements, Water Mains (61-STM-13,14*18,19 & 24): The Village Manager presented an affidavit of publication in the official newspaper of the notice of public hearing on certain proposed public improvements (61-WM-13, 14, 18, 19, 24) described in the resolution of this Council relating thereto, adopted on July 5, 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 to do so were afforded opportunity to express their views thereon. No persons presented objections except the following: 127 Regular Meeting of the Village Council., August 15, 1961 61 WM-13: OBJECTOR None PROPONENT Mr. Wm. Cavanaugh, rep. L. Z. Carlson, Developer 61-WM-14• OBJECTOR None OBJECTION None REASON This is the best time to put water in and save dual street costs. OBJECTION None Mrs. William Crolley, 1870 Wisconsin Avenue. North asked it they would be assessed since they were on the perimeter of the water lateral. 61 WM-19: OBJECTOR Mr. Andrew S. Pearson 8809 Medicine Lake Road Mr. Don Healy 2520 Zealand Avenue Mr. Alex Sagan 2430 Aquila Avenue North PROPONENT Mr. Douglas Matzke, Developer 61-WM-24• OB E,L CIOR Mr. Lowell Timmersman 2445 Orkla Drive OBJECTION Mr. Pearson questioned how the cost was figured, how much extra it cost to hook- up temporarily with New Hope, cost of New Hope water compared with Minneapolis water, and the average yearly water bill. Represented nine home owners who opposed the water lateral at this time. Asked if the change over from New Hope water to Minneapolis would cost additional money to the home owners, would fire hydrants be included in the cost. He stated that they had good well water and did not want municipal water at this time. REASON Spoke in favor of water in this area now since the streets were not completed. OBiJECTION Not in favor of water at this time. 128 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, August 15, 1961 PROPONENT Mr. Hugo E. Leider 8239 Medicine Lake Road 61 WM-18: OBJECTOR None REASON Has been without water for over a month and using a neighbors water, is in favor of lateral water main construction. The Mayor closed the public hearing. OBJECTION None Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS" (61-WM-13, 14, 18, 19, 24) 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 ..+L.J. Request for Building Permit- Ekberg -Petri, Inc., 6500 Olson Mem. Highway: The Building Inspector presented the request for a building permit for Ekberg -Petri, Inc., for an addition at 6500 Olson Memorial Highway. MOVED by Bies seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the request for a building permit for Ekberg -Petri, Inc., at 6500 Olson Memorial Highway, subject to the approval of the Building Inspector. nest for Building Permit - Advertising Creative Center, 7110 Adverti Place & 2460 Nevada Avenue North: The Building Inspector presented the request for a building permit for the Advertising Creative Center for two buildings located at 7110 Advertising Place and 2460 Nevada Avenue North. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Bies carried to approve the request for two building permits for the Advertising Creative Center, 7110 Advertising Place and 2460 Nevada Avenue North, subject to filing of the plat and the approval of the Building Inspector. Request for Building Permit - 775 Colorado Avenue So., Volp Construction: The Building Inspector presented the request for a building permit for 1 1 1 129 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, August 15, 1961 Volp Construction, 775 Colorado Avenue South, for a cold storage building. Council deferred action on the above matter until September 5, 1961. Request for Ordinance Waiver, 2640 Major Avenue North, Side -Yard Waiver: Mr. Robert Preston, owner and Mr. Montgomery his builder appeared before Council to request a side -yard waiver. Mr. Joe L. Brown, Vice President of the Planning Commission, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission to deny the ordinance waiver request. (see minutes of August 10, 1961). MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to grant a side -yard waiver on the south side of 2640 Major. Avenue North, and to enforce the ordinance on the north side by moving present wall as required. Traffic Problem on St. Croix East of T.H. #100 & Golden Valley Road; All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda. A group of residents residing on St. Croix between Golden Valley Road and east of T, H. #100, appeared before Council to protest the use of St. Croix Avenue as a short cut to T. H. #100 and the new interchange. Council agreed to baracade the street permanently until new County Road #66 is complete. Request for Approval of Lot Division, 5920 - 22nd Ave North: The Village Manager submitted the request for approval of lot division at 5920 - 22nd Avenue North. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Bies carried to approve the request for division of a lot at 5920 - 22nd Avenue North: Request for Public Hearin&. Zoning - 2200 Winnetka Ave No (Multiple Dwelling); The Village Manager submitted the request for a public hearing to zone 2200 Winnetka Avenue North to Multiple Dwelling. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Bies carried to call a public hearing to zone 2200 Winnetka Avenue North to Multiple Dwelling, on September 19, 1961. Request for Public Hearing, Zoning - 6150 St. Croix Ave._(Shopping Center); The Village Manager submitted the request for a public hearing to zone the -Irving Brown property at 6150 St. Croix Avenue for a proposed shopping center. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Bies carried to call a public hearing to zone 6150 St. Croix Avenue for a proposed shopping center, on Sept. 19, 1961. 130 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, August 15, 1961 Request for Public Hearing, Zoning -- Church of the Latter Day Saints_ , 5625 Olson Memorial Highway (Institutional: The Village Manager presented the request for a public hearing to zone 5625 Olson Memorial Highway for Institutional use for the Church of the Latter Day Saints. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Bies carried to call a public hearing to zone 5625 Olson Memorial Highway for Institutional use for the Church of the Latter Day Saints, on September 19, 1961. Re: Amendment to Platting Regulations (Drainage): MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to give a first reading to an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE" (Application of Platting Regulations) to Non -Residential Districts) MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer 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 �. Plat of Adeline Terrace, Village Attorney: Council instructed the Village Attorney to negotiate with Dr. Boller and Dr. Binder in order that the plat of Adeline Terrace might be filed. Letter Re; "Swimming Pool": The Village Manager informed the Council that several communications had been received regarding the proposed "Swimming Pool", which will be copied and distributed to Council for further study. Consideration of Amending Sewer Ordinance: The Village Manager discussed the feasibility of amending the sewer ordinance to permit diverting of ground water accumulating in and around foundations. The Council took no action. Request to Approve Registered Land Survey - Samuelson's Lakeview Addition: The Village Manager presented the request for approval of Registered Land Survey of Samuelson'S Lakeview Addition. 131: Regular Meeting of the Village Council, August 15, 1961 MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to approve the Registered Land Survey of Samuelson*s Lakeview Addition. Licenses: MOVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried to approve the licenses listed below: No. Licensee Type Fee 2280 Malik*s Pure Oil Service Cigarette $ 5.00 12 Robert L. Halseth "Off -Sale" Intoxi- $200.00 dba Westview Liquors eating Liquor 2281 Mary Patricia Halseth Non -intoxicating $15.00 dba Westview Super-Ette 'Off -Sale" Beer 2282 Mary Patricia Halseth Soft Drink $10.00 dba Westview Super-Ette 2283 Mary Patricia Halseth Cigarette $4.00 dba Westview Super-Ette 2284 Mary Patricia Halseth Food $25.00 dba Westview Super-Ette Resolution re: Water System Financing: All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda. Member Bies introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION UNDER PROVISIONS OF PUBLIC LAW 345, 84th CONGRESS" (Water System Financing) 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 -//#—. Bills: MOVED by Bies seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the bills as submitted on the prelist. Assessment Policy for Lateral Water Main: Council discussed and established the policy for assessment of lateral water mains the same as the assessment formula used in assessing lateral sanitary sewers. MOVED by Bies seconded by Flannagan carried to adjourn the meeting at 12:00 o•clock A.M. 132 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, August 15, 1961 Attest; Village Clerk ayor I