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11-21-61 City Council Minutes176= REGULAR MEETING of the VILLAGE COUNCIL November 21, 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 November 7, 1961, at 7:30 o'clock P. M. The following members were present: Flannagan, Nadasdy, Scherer, and Teresi; and the following was absent: Bies. Present were Village Manager, Roger K. Ulstad; Village Attorney, Stanley D. Kane; Village Engineer, Donald Sorenson; Building Inspector, Dan Lynch; Village Clerk, Helen Penniman, President of the Planning Commission, George Pennock. The Mayor called the meeting to.order at 7:40 P. M. Invocation: Mr. Gerald Johnson, Valley Community Presbyterian, 3100 Lilac Drive. Minutes of November_7, 1961: MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to correct the minutes of October 17, 1961, to show Mayor Nadasdy arrived at 9:30 P. M. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the minutes of November 7, 1961, as submitted to the Council. Bond Sale, $990,000 Improvement Bonds for 1961: The Mayor stated that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the receipt of bids for the purchase of $990,000 Improvement Bonds for 1961. The Clerk reported that four sealed bids for the purchase of $990,000 Improvement Bonds of 1961 had been received by her prior to the time of this meeting, which bids were thereupon presented to the Council, opened, and publicly read and considered, and the highest and best bid of each bidder was found to be as follows: Name and Address of Bidder JURAN & MOODY, INC. Minneapolis Barcus Kindred & Co. Chicago Kalman & Co., Inc. Minneapolis Paine, Webber, Jackson, & Curtiss Minneapolis B. J. Van Ingen & Co., Inc. Chicago E. J. Prescott & Co. Minneapolis Interest Rate Premium 3.642 None 177 - Regular Meeting of the Village C ounc i1, November 21, 1961 Name and address of Bidder Interest Rate Premium JOHN NUVEEN & CO., INC. Chicago 3.6582 $78.30 Dean Witter & Co. Chicago American National Bank St. Paul Channer Newman Securities Co. Chicago M. B. Vick & Co., Inc. Chicago Sampair & Egan, Inc. St. Paul COMMERCE TRUST COMPANY Kansas City 3.71042 $396.00 Goodbody & Company Chicago Stern Brothers & Company Kansas City Hutchinson, Shocky & Co. Chicago C. S. Ashmun Company Minneapolis PIPER, JAFFRAY & HOPWOOD Minneapolis 3.718311 None Allison -Williams Company Minneapolis J. M. Dain & Co., Inc. Minneapolis Northwestern National Bank Minneapolis Mannheimer -Egan, Inc. St. Paul Harold E. Wood & Company St. Paul Caldwell -Phillips, Inc. St. Paul Shaughnessy & Company St. Paul Woodard -Elwood & Company Minneapolis After discussion of bids received, Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION AWARDING SALE OF $990,000 IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF 1961" The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Teresi, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Flannagan, Nadasdy, Scherer, and Teresi; and the following voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the Clerk. See Resolutions Book page 1,,$'3 . Member Flannagan then introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE AND PROVIDING FOR THE FORM AND DETAILS OF $990,000 IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF 1961, AND APPROPRIATING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF" 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: Flannagan, Nadasdy, Scherer, and Teresi; and the following voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the Clerk. See Resolutions Book page . 178' Regular Meeting of the Village C ounc il, November 21, 1961 Public Hearing - Zoning, 6920 Wayzata Blvd. (Commercial): 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 office of the Village Clerk. The Mayor announced that the meeting was open for public hearing on said rezoning and all persons present to do so were afforded opportunity to express their views thereon. No persons presented objections except the following: OBJECTOR None PROPONENT Mr. Martin Lebedoff Mr. Al Godward, Consulting Engineer Mr. Douglas Rees The Mayor closed the public hearing. OBJBCTION None REASON Restaurant would serve industry in the area. They are trying to develop the area. Need some commercial to serve proposed and present industry. Requested the rezoning to serve the industrial area. Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission to deny the requested zoning. (see minutes of 11-16-1961). MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to deny the request for rezoning upon recommendation of the Planning Commission. Public Heari2Z - Street .Vacation ( Winsdale Street): The Village Manager presented an affidavit of publication in the official newspaper of a notice of public hearing on a proposal to vacate a certain street described in said publication. 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 vacation of street, and all persons present to do so were afforded opportunity to express their views thereon. OB TOR None OBJECTION None fl J 1 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, November 21, 1961 The Mayor closed the public hearing. Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the requested street vacation. Member Teresi moved the passage of the following resolution: "RESOLUTION" (Vacation of Winsdale Street) 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: 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. Pub1� Hearing — Various Open Development to.Residential: The Village Manager presented an affidavit of publication in the official newspaper of a notice of public hearing on zoning various Open Development areas to Residential. 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 zoning, and all persons present to do so were afforded opportunity to express their views thereon. Tract E: OBJECTOR Mr. Irving Brucker 5601 Olson Highway Tract E• PROPONENT Mr. Orville K. Rubow Mr. R. S. Mollner 425 Turner's Cross Road OBJECTION Stated taxes will increase with zoning. Should remain in open development or divide area to residential in rear and open development in the front. REASON Talked to neighbors; they all favor residential zoning. Stated the area should be zoned residential. 17x.9. • Regular Meeting of the Village Cbunc il, November 21, 1961 Tract K: PROPONENTH REASON Mr. Gerald R. Piazza In favor of residential zoning 2130 Lilac Drive North for the area. There were no objectors or proponents for the following Tracts: A, B, C , D, F, G, H, I, J, L, M, N. The Mayor closed the public hearing. -Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission, to approve the rezoning. (see minutes of November 16, 1961). MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to give a first reading to an ordinance entitled: "AN ORD INAPC E AMENDING THE ZONING C ODE" (Various Open Development to Residential) MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the ordinance herein quoted by title on its first reading. Public Hearing - Zoning Code Amendment; Yard Requirements: The Village Manager presented an affidavit of publication in the official newspaper of a notice of public hearing on yard requirements. Said affi- davit 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 amendment, and all persons present to do so were afforded opportunity to express their views thereon. OBJECTOR OBJECTION Mr. J. C. Parker Questioned how this amendment would effect their property. Council informed Mr. & Mrs. Parker that they could follow the usual pro- cedure for an ordinance waiver, and that they saw no reason consideration would not be given their request when submitted. The Mayor closed the public hearing. 1 is Regular Meeting of the Village Council, November 21, 1961 Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission, to approve the amendment, (see minutes of October 11, 1961). LVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to give a first reading to an ordinance entitled.- 'IAN ntitled; "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE" (lard Requirement - Institutional and Professional and Business Offices) NDVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the ordinance herein quoted by title on its first reading. Public Hearing - Ordinance re: Prohibiting Billboards along Highway #18: The Village Manager presented an affidavit of publication in the official newspaper of a notice of public hearing on said amendment. 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 amendment, and all persons present to do so were afforded opportunity to express their views thereon. OBBJECTORR. OBJECTION None The Mayor closed the public hearing. None Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission, to approve the amendment. (see minutes of November 16, 1961). MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to give a first reading to an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE" (Prohibiting Billboards along Hwy. #18) MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to approve the ordinance herein quoted by title on its first reading. Request for Sign Permit - 2500 Mendelssohn Avenue, Robert Halseth: The Building Inspector presented the request for a sign permit for Robert Halseth at 2500 Mendelssahn Avenue. 182 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, November 21, 1961 M)VED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve the request for a sign permit for Robert Halseth at 2500 Mendelssohn Avenue, subject to the following stipulations: that the sign permit be for the period of one year and be non -flashing, subject to the approval of the Building Inspector. Request for Sign Permit- 6480 Wayzata Blvd., Velie Sales Company: The Building Inspector presented the request for a sign permit for Velie Sales Company at 6480 Wayzata Boulevard. The proponent requested the matter be withdrawn. Retest for Sign Permit - 7760 Olson Mem. Highway (Winslow1s) : The Building Inspector presented the request for a sign permit for Winslow's at 7760 Olson Mem. Highway. LVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to approve the request, subject to removing the movable sign, and subject to the approval of the Building Inspector. Request for Sgn Permit - 7900 - 6th Ave. North, Pure Oil Comp The Building Inspector presented the request for a sign permit for Pure Oil Company at 7900 - 6th Avenue North. M)VED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the request for a sign permit for Pure Oil Company at 7900 - 6th Avenue North, subject to moving the existing sign to conform with the Village Ordinance, and subject to the approval of the Building Inspector. Request for Sign Permit - 800 Colorado Ave. So., Ron Vik Inc.: The Building Inspector presented the request for a sign permit for Ron Vik Inc., at 800 Colorado Avenue South. N)VED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to approve the request for Ron Vik, Inc., at 800 Colorado Avenue South, subject to the approval of the Building Inspector. Re uest for Si Permit - 840 Colorado Avenue South Sacred Design: The Building Inspector presented the request for a sign permit for Sacred Design at 840 Colorado Avenue South. LVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to approve the request for Sacred Design at 810 Colorado Avenue South, subject to the approval of the Building Inspector. U-1 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, November 21, 1961 Re uest for Sign Permit - 1020 Turner's Cross Road Larson -Olson Com an : The Building Inspector presented the request for a sign permit for Larson - Olson Company at 1020 Turner's Cross Road. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to approve the request for Larson -Olson Company at 1020 Turner's Cross Road, subject to the approval of the Building Inspector. Request for Ordinance Waiver, 9135 Olson Memorial Highway: Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission to.approve the request for an Ordinance Waiver. (see minutes of 11-16-61). MOVED by Scherer seconded by Teresi carried to approve the request for an ordinance waiver for conveyance by metes and bounds at 9135 Olson Memorial Highway, upon recommendation of the Planning Commission. Reguest for Ordinance Waiver, 1104 Sumter Ave No (Merger of Title): Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the request for an ordinance waiver. (see minutes of 11-16-61). MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve the ordinance waiver at 1104 Sumter Ave. No, upon recommendation of the Planning Commission. Request for Ordinance Waiver, 4222 Olson Mem HiLhway (Front Yard Waiver); Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission to deny the request for an ordinance waiver. (see minutes of 11-16-61). MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to deny the request for an ordinance waiver (front yard waiver) at 4222 Olson Memorial Highway, upon recommendation of the Planning Commission. Request for Ordinance Waiver 3900 Glenwood Ave. (Conve ante by Metes & Bounds): Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the request for an ordinance waiver (conveyance by metes and bounds). (see minutes of 11-16-61). MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to approve the request for an ordinance waiver (conveyance by metes and bounds) at 3900 Glenwood Avenue, upon recommendation of the Planning Commission. Request for Waiver of Public Hearin - Watermain Glenwood Parkway (6parcels): The Village Manager presented a request for waiver of public hearing for watermain for six parcels on Glenwood Parkway, estimated cost $7,100.00. 184 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, November 21, 1961 MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve the waiver of public hearing upon the following conditions: the Village Engineer to prepare a change order to add to the present contract, subject to the approval of the bond attorney and securing signatures for the waiver of public hearing. Request for House Movin Permit - From 5920 W. River Rd. to 4200 Golden Valle Road, Lawrence Johnson: The Building Inspector presented the request for a house moving permit for Lawrence Johnson to move a house from 5920 W. River Road to 4200 Golden Valley Road. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to approve the request for a house moving permit to move a house to 4200 Golden Valley Road, subject to the approval of the Building Inspector. License & Name Chan e: Golden Valley Cab Inc, to Viking Cab Company: The Village Manager presented the request for transfer of license for three cabs now known as Golden Valley Cab, Inc., and issuance of two additional cabs to Viking Cab Company. Mr. Sherman, owner of Viking Cab Company, also appeared to answer questions. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to transfer cabs now licensed to Golden Valley Cab, Inc., and issue two additional licenses to Viking Cab Company. Re nest for Building Permit - Little League, Concession Stand 6305 Golden Valley Road- The Building Inspector presented the request for a building permit for the Little League concession stand at 6305 Golden Valley Road. MOVED by Scherer seconded by Teresi carried to alprove the request for a building permit without fee for the Little League concession stand at 6305 Golden Valley Road, subject to the approval of the Building Inspector. Request for Public Hearing - Platting, Western Terrace Hills: The Village Manager presented the request for a public hearing for platting of Western Terrace Hills. MOVED by Scherer seconded by Flannagan carried to call a public hearing for platting of Western Terrace Hills on December 19, 1961. B2quest for Public Hearin - Zoning, 2001 North Lilac Drive (Commercial): The Village Manager presented the request for a public hearing for zoning 2001 North Lilac Drive to Commercial. Regular Meeting of the Village Council, November 21, 1961 MVED by Scherer seconded by Flannagan carried to call a public hearing for zoning 2001 North Lilac Drive to Commercial on December 19, 1961. Re nest for Public Hearing - Zoning 57.5 Glenwood Ave. (Multi le Dwelling): The Village Manager presented the request for a public hearing for zoning 57.5 Glenwood Avenue to Multiple Dwelling. M7ED by Scherer seconded by Flannagan carried to call a public hearing for zoning 5715 Glenwood Avenue to Multiple Dwelling on December 19, 1961. Re nest for Public Hearin - Zoning,, Certain Areas to Residential: The Village Manager presented the request for a public hearing for zoning certain areas to residential. MVED by Scherer seconded by Flannagan carried to call a public hearing for zoning certain areas to residential on December 19, 1961. Resolution re: Deed from State Hi way De artment Count Rd. #66 (Park Pr222rty) Member Teresi NOVED the passage of the following resolution: "RESOLUTION" (For Conveyance of State Land) 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: 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 �/,6,?_. Adjustment of Special Assessment, Vacated Portion of Janalyn Circle.- Council ircle; Council deferred the above matter to the meeting of December 19, 1961. Communication re: Minne22olis Water: The Village Manager read a communication from the City of Minneapolis regarding water to New Hope through the Village of Golden Valley. The material was ordered placed on file in the Clerk's office. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to rescind the rider on the Minneapolis Water Contract dated July 18, 1961. Drainage, South Tyrol Hills: Council discussed the various drainage areas in South Tyrol Hills. No action was taken. Regular Meeting of the Village Council, November 21, 1961 Bills.- I MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the bills as submitted on the prelist. License, Christmas Trees: MOVED by Scherer seconded by Teresi carried to approve the request for a Christmas Tree license for Peter Schroth at 843 Winnetka Avenue South for the fee of $5.00. Request to Advertise for Bids for Billing Machine on December 19, 196 All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda. The Village Manager requested a motion to advertise for bids for a billing machine on December 19, 1961. MOVED by Flannagan seconded -by Scherer carried to advertise for bids for a billing machine on December 19, 1961. Street Light - Xerxes & Vista Drive: All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda. The Village Manager presented a request for one street light at the inter- section of Xerxes Avenue and Vista Drive. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to approve the request for one street light at the intersection of Xerxes Avenue and Vista Drive. Res Swimming Pool: All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda. Council discussed the progress of the swimming pool committee,'and re- quested the President of the Park & Recreation Commission, Yr. John Byrnes; Director of the Park & Recreation Department., John Brenna; Chairman of the Mayor's Swimming Pool Committee, Vic Snyder; Vice Chairman of the Mayor's Swimming Pool Committee, Paul K. Enghauser; President of the Planning Commission, George Pennock; Trustee Arthur Flannagan to meet with the President of the Golden Valley School Board., Bruce McNeil; to discuss a proposed joint participation in an indoor swimming pool in the new intermediate school. MOVED by Scherer seconded by Teresi carried to adjourn the meeting at 12:00 A.M. or Attest: L � �_ _4 Village Clerk