09-05-61 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
September 5, 1961
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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 September 5, 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 P. M.
Invocation: Mayor Nadasdy gave the invocation.
Minutes of August 15, 1961:
LVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the minutes of
August 15, 1961, as submitted to the Council.
Public Hearing on Proposed Water Main Improvements (61-1.qM-23, 26,_27):
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-23, 26, 27) described in the resolution of this Council
relating thereto, adopted on August 1, 1961. Said affidavit was 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
opportunity to express their views thereon. Ni persons presented
objections except the following:
61-WM-23; 59,3470 Signers:
OBJECTOR OBJECTION
None None
61-WM-26; 73.98% Signers:
OBJECTOR OBJECTION
None None
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61-WM-27; No Petition_:
OBJECTOR OBJECTION
None None
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS"
(61-WM-23, 26, 27)
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 //11 �.
Awarding of Bids for Water Mains _(61_-WM-13,14918,19223,24,26,2.7):
The Village Manager announced that pursuant to -the resolution of the Village
$231,291.51
Council adopted on August 1, 1961, and in accordance with the terms of the
$233,094.90
advertisement for bids published in accordance with said resolution, the
$235,374.65
Village Manager and Village Engineer had met in the Council Chambers at
$246,762.40
7800 Golden Valley Road at 11:00 o'clock A.M. on September 1, 1961, and
$247,000.00
had.then and there publicly opened and read the bids received. The Village
$247,297.30
Engineer tabulated said bids for the construction of Project No. 61-WM-13,
$248,484.60
14, 18, 19, 23, 24, 26, 27.
$250,884.70
The Engineer tabulated the total of the contract cost under terms of said
$261,956.49
bids in accordance with the unit prices stated therein, and said bids were
found to be as follows:
Bidder Tntal Bid
Lametti and Sons
$231,291.51
Herbst Construction Co.
$233,094.90
Swanson Excavating Co.
$235,374.65
Walbon Excavating Co.
$246,762.40
Nodland Construction Co.
$247,000.00
Montgomery Construction Co.
$247,297.30
Phelps -Drake Co.
$248,484.60
Northern Contracting Co.
$250,884.70
Orfie and Sons
$261,956.49
The Village Engineer recommended the bid be awarded to the lowest responsible
bidder, Lametti and Sons, in the amount of $231,291.51.
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Member Bies introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT() FOR Projects No. 61-WM-13, 14,
18, 19, 23, 24, 26, 27"
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 119,
Request for Building Permit; Volp Construction, 775 Colorado Ave South•
The Building Inspector presented the request for a building permit. Mr. C.
R. Volp and a representative of Midwest Steel Company were present to answer
questions by the Council.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the request for a
temporary building at 775 Colorado Avenue South for Volp Construction Company,
subject to the approval of the Building Inspector.
Request for Building Permit, KEVE Radio Station, 917 Lilac Dr. North:
The Building Inspector presented the request for a building permit.
LVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to approve the request for a
building permit for an addition to KEVE Radio Station at 917 Lilac Drive
North, subject to the approval of the Building Inspector.
Request for Building Permit, Willis A. Christenson, 8933 Wally Street (Garage):
The Building Inspector presented a request for a building permit. Mr. Christen-
son was present to answer questions by the Village Council.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to approve the request for a building
permit for a garage at 8933 Wally Street subject to a 341 set -back from West
side of lot in line with the present house, and subject to the approval of
the Building Inspector.
Resolution, State Highway Department - S.P2735-73 (T.H. #100-130)-
Member Teresi introduced the following resolution -and MOVED its adoption:
Request for Building Permit, A C. Sheedy, 8800 -6th Ave North (Garage)•
The Building Inspector
presented the request for
a building -permit.
Mr. A.
C. Sheedy was present
to answer questions by the
Council.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded
by Teresi carried to
approve the request
for a
building permit for a
two car garage at 8800 -6th
Avenue North by Mr.
A. C.
Sheedy, subject to the
approval of the Building
Inspector.
Request for Building Permit, KEVE Radio Station, 917 Lilac Dr. North:
The Building Inspector presented the request for a building permit.
LVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to approve the request for a
building permit for an addition to KEVE Radio Station at 917 Lilac Drive
North, subject to the approval of the Building Inspector.
Request for Building Permit, Willis A. Christenson, 8933 Wally Street (Garage):
The Building Inspector presented a request for a building permit. Mr. Christen-
son was present to answer questions by the Village Council.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to approve the request for a building
permit for a garage at 8933 Wally Street subject to a 341 set -back from West
side of lot in line with the present house, and subject to the approval of
the Building Inspector.
Resolution, State Highway Department - S.P2735-73 (T.H. #100-130)-
Member Teresi introduced the following resolution -and MOVED its adoption:
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"RESOLUTION"
(S.P. 2735-73 (T.H. #100-130)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Flannagan 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 r/ .
Resolution Ordering Dust Abatement (61 -DA -35,38,40 & 62 -DA -1, 5_):
Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION ORDERING DUST TREATMENT FOR CERTAIN STREETS"
(61 -DA -35,38,40 & 62 -DA -1,5)
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 �.
Resolution re: Special Assessments (58-WM-1) Kewanee Way Water Main:
Member Bies introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION CANCELLING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT" (58 WM-1)
Kewanee Way Water Main)
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
Re: Letter from Golden Valley Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #7051:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
The Village Manager read a letter dated August 21, 1961, from the Golden
Valley Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #7051, regarding Bingo games.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to file the letter in the
Clerk's office and take no action.
Approval of Plans - State Highway Dept. S. P. 2735 (Westbrook Run -Off):
The Village Engineer submitted the final plans for State Highway Department
S.P. 2735 (Westbrook Run -Off).
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MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve the above referenced
plans for the (Westbrook Run -Off).
Petition re: Unfinished Basement, 2540 Winfield Avenue:
The Village Manager presented a petition re: an unfinished basement at 2540
Winfield Avenue. Council took no action.
Letter re: 400 Turnpike Road:
The Village Manager presented a letter dated August 17, 1961, and pictures
regarding 400 Turnpike Road.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to authorize the Village
Attorney to prosecute in Municipal Court.
Request for Sign Permit, Robert Ha1se� th, 2500 Mendelssohn Ave North:
The Building Inspector presented plans and the request for sign permits
for Robert Halseth at 2500 Mendelssohn Avenue North.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Bies carried to approve the request for
"Super-Ette'" and "Liquor" signs at 2500 Mendelssohn Avenue North, subject
to the approval of the Building Inspector.
Request for Sian Permit, Clifford L. McKenzie, 5920 Wayzata Boulevard:
The Building Inspector presented plans and the request for a sign permit
at 5920 Wayzata Boulevard.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to approve the request for a
sign permit for "Schmidts" at 5920 Wayzata Boulevard, subject to the
approval of the Building Inspector.
Request for Sign Permit, Confer Bros. Inc., Ottawa & Highway #55•
The Building Inspector presented plans and the request for a sign permit
for Confer Brothers, Inc., at the interesection of Ottawa and Highway #55.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to approve the request of
Confer Brothers, Inc., for a sign "Sweeny Lake Lots" at Ottawa and Highway
#55, subject to the approval of the Building Inspector.
Re uest for Sign Permit Western Mineral Products 4725 Olson Highway:
The Building Inspector presented the plans and request for a sign permit
for Western Mineral Products at 4725 Olson Highway.
Council deferred action to the meeting of September 19, 1961.
Rev. Henry Soltau, re: Mr. Hamilton's Bees:
The proponent was not present, Council took no action.
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Letter re: 'Swimming Pool":
The Village Manager presented a letter dated August 2, 1961, from Mr. Victor
A. Snyder, Chairman of the Swimming Pool Committee.
Council discussed the proposed swimming pool and instructed the Director of
Recreation and Parks to investigate the proposal further.
Request for Public Hearin - Special Assessments &Certification• October 3rd:
Member Bies introduced the following resolution and LVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR HEARING ON ASSESSMENTS FOR
VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS - 1961"
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 19L..
Request for Public Hearing - Bituminous Surfacing,�Lateral Sewer:
The -Village Manager presented the request for public hearing for bituminous
surfacing and lateral sewers on October 3, 1961.
Member Bies introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON CERTAIN PROPOSED
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS" (61 -BS -27,43,44 & 61 -LF -19; 61-WM-30)
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 l 1_3z .
Request for Street Access for Lots 6 7 14 15 16 &.17 Block 8 Woodlawn Park:
The Village Manager read a letter dated August 28, 1961, regarding street
access for Lots 6,7, 14, 15, 16, & 17, Block 8, Woodlawn Park,
Council referred the matter to the Planning Commission.
Request to Advertise for Bids, Radios_ for_Civil_Defense_
The Village Manager presented the request to advertise for bids for radios
for Civil Defense with participating funds, open bids on November 3rd and
award said bids on November 7th.
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Regular Meeting of the Village Council, September 5, 1961
MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to advertise for bids for radios
for Civil Defense, open bids in September 29th and award bids October 3rd.
Cancellation of 1961 Levy for $825,000 Bonds of 1959:
Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING CANCELLATION OF
1961 LEVY FOR $825,000 IMPROVEMENT BONDS of 1959"
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Bies and, upon vi-te 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 1916-.
Discussion of Water Storage Location;
The Village Manager reported on proposed possible water storage location.
Amending 60 -BS -15, Complete Improvement Not Installed:
The Village Manager presented the request to amend 60 -BS -15, complete
improvement was not installed.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to amend 60 -BS -15 as -follows:
"Colorado Avenue from Wayzata Boulevard to 763 feet North", complete improve-
ment was not installed.
Approval of Construction of Curb & Gutter, Village Hall $602.93:
The Village Manager presented the request for approval of constructions of
curb and gutter in front of the Village Hall in the amount of $602.93.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the cnnstruction
of curb and gutter in front of the Village Hall in the amount of $602.93.
BudZet for 1962:
The Village Manager reported on the progress of the budget for 1962.
Council called a budget meeting for Thursday, September 14, 1961 at 2:00 P.M.
Licenses:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to defer action, on new
applicants pending further information, to the meeting of September 19, 1961.
Re: Applications for "Bottle Club" Permits:
Council discussed applications for "Bottle Club" permits.
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MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to deny approval of requests
and to enforce existing "Nn -Spiking" ordinance.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to repeal ordinance regarding
$300.00 fee for "Bottle Club" permits.
Bills:
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve the bills as sub-
mitted on the prelist.
Re: Bachmeyer Property for C.S.A.H. #66 Land:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
Council instructed the Village Attorney to negotiate condemnation proceedings
with Mr. Bachmeyer for C.S.A.H., #66 land.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to adjourn the meeting at 11:30 P.M.
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