01-02-62 City Council MinutesJ
REGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
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January 2, 1962
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 January 2, 1962, at
7:30 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 Engineer, Donald
Sorensen; Village Clerk, Helen Penniman.
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:40 P. M.
Invocation: Rev. L. Henry Nielsen, Calvary Lutheran, 7520 Golden Valley
Road.
Minutes of December 19, 1961:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the minutes of
December 19, 1961, as submitted to the Council.
Public Hearn&- Plata Western Terrace Hills:
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
None
PROPONENT
Mr. Gilman M. Storlie
27 Hanley Road
OBJECTION
None
REASON
Mr. Storlie was spokesman for the various
owners involved in said platting.
The Village Manager presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission
to approve said platting. (see minutes of 11-16-61).
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, January 2, 1962
Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its
adoption:
"RES OLiTT I ON"
(Acceptance of Platting of Western Terrace Hills)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly
seconded by Member Bies and, upon vote being taken thereon, the follow-
ing 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
Motion by Flannagan seconded by Bies carried that the Developer's Bond
called for by the Platting Regulations, Section 10.b subsection 2 be
waived in the case of the above plat and that the improvements ordinarily
installed by the -developer be installed in full compliance with the provi-
sions of Chapter 429 M.S.A. as amended; all of the platters were present
and orally agreed to this condition as a condition upon which the plat of
Western Terrace Hills was accepted.
Public Hear ink Zoning, 5745 Glenwood Avenue (Multirple_Dwelling):
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
Evans E. Connelly
5701 Glenwood Avenue
OBJECTION
None
REASON
Mr. Connelly stated he favored the
proposed rezoning.
The Village Manager presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission
to approve the requested zoning. (see minutes of 11-16-1961).
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to give a first reading to
an ordinance entitled:
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Regular Meeting of the Village Council, January 2, 1962
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE"
(5745 Glenwood Avenue, Multiple Dwelling)
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the ordinance
herein quoted by title on its first reading.
MOVED by Scherer seconded by Flannagan to give a second reading to the
above entitled ordinance on the grounds that a public urgency exists.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to approve the ordinance
herein quoted by title on its second reading and to order publication
thereof. See Ordinance Book page &2L0 -
Public Hearing — Zoning, Various Open Development to Residential:
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:
Tract
OBJECTOR
Mr.
Mr. Ruben D. Wenzel
2040 Douglas Drive North
Tract M:
OBJECTOR
Mr. Stanton C. Rudser
2548 Douglas Drive North
Tract N:
OBJECTOR
Mr. Earl Johnson, representing
Mrs. Emelia Johnson, his mother.
OBJECTION
Mr. Wenzel raises parakeets com—
mercially and requested the zone
remain the same, or be zoned
residential if his property could
be divided into two parcels.
OBJET TION
Mr. Rudser was not in favor of
residential zoning; requested it
be left Open Development zone.
OBJECTION
Mrs. Johnson is in favor of
Commercial zone rather than
residential or leave in Open
Development.
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Regular Meeting of the Village Council, January 2, 1962
The Village Manager presented the recommendation of the Planning
Commission to approve the requested zoning. (see minutes of 12-14-61).
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to defer action on tracts
J, M, and N, and continue the Public Hearing on said tracts to the
meeting of February 6, 1962.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Bies carried to give a first reading to an
ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZCNING CODE"
(Various Open Development to Residential)
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Bies carried to approve the ordinance
herein quoted by title on its first reading.
MOVED by Scherer 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 Scherer carried to approve the ordinance
herein quoted by title on its second reading and to order publication
thereof. See Ordinance Book page ,� .
Public Hearing - Zoning, 2001 North Lilac Drive (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
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following:
OBJECTOR OBJECTION
None None
PROPONENT REASON
Mr. Richard Hipp Mr. Hipp stated he proposes to
developer of said property develop the entire area together,
after C.S.A.H. #66 is constructed.
The Village Manager presented the recommendation of the Planning
Commission to approve the requested zoning. (see minutes of 11-16-61).
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, January 2, 1962
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to give a first reading
to an ordinance, subject to dedication of necessary right-of-way for
C.S.A.H. #66, entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE"
(2001 North Lilac Drive, Commercial)
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the ordinance
herein quoted by title on its first reading.
MOVED by Scherer 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 Scherer carried to approve the ordinance
herein quoted by title on its second reading and to order publication
thereof. See Ordinance Book page -
Request for Transfer of Licenser Valley Inn:
The License Chairman, Trustee Teresi, submitted a report from the Chief
of Police dated December 29, 1961, regarding a record check of Ernest
John Sarenpa, applicant for license transfer of the Valley Inn. Council
discussed the matter at length.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to defer the matter to the
meeting of February 6, 1962.
Re nest to Add Chan e Order #2 (61 WM-37) to Contract & Amend Minutes
of October 17. 1961:
Member Flannagan moved, Member Scherer seconded, and it was unanimously
carried that the minutes of the regular meeting of the Village Council
held on October 17, 1961, be amended by the addition thereto of the
following material which is to be inserted immediately prior to the
motion calling for adjournment of said meeting.
Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its
adoption:
"RESOLUTICN ORDERING CONSTRUCTION AND PROVIDING THAT WORK BE DONE
PURSUANT TO ORDERS CHANGING EXISTING CONTRACTS"
(61-49M-37)
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.
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Regular Meeting of the Village Council, January 2, 1962
Request for Approval of Purchase; Trip Plow, $990.00:
The Village Manager presented a request for approval of the purchase
of a Trip Plow, estimated cost $990.00.
MOVED by Bies, seconded by Scherer carried to approve the purchase
of a Trip Plow, estimated cost $990.00.
Designation of Official Depository for 1962:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to designate the Golden
Valley State Bank as the Official Depository for 1962.
De` signation of Official Newspaper for 1962:
MOVED by Scherer seconded by Bies carried to designate the Suburban
Press as the Official Newspaper for 1962.
Re: Sunday Closing Ordinance:
MOVED by Scherer seconded by Bies carried to defer the above matter
to the meeting of February 20, 1962.
Discussion of Village Employees' Insurance:
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Council discussed the Village Employees* Insurance at length.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to employ Mr. Winston
Noren, agent for Provident Mutual Life Insurance Company as agents
for new employee insurance.
Discussion of Water Storage Site:
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The Village Manager gave an oral report on the Valley View site near
St. Margaret Mary and the proposed Minneapolis Park Board site. The
Minneapolis Park Board promised a definite answer within thirty days.
Council discussed the possibility of condemnation of private land for
water storage site vs. condemnation of publicly owned land, and tabled
the matter until a decision is reached by the Minneapolis Park Board.
Renewal of Contract with Animal Rescue League:
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MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to renew the present
contract with the Animal Rescue League for the year 1962.
Appointment of Representative to Suburban Gas Agency:
MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to reappoint Member Flannagan
as representative from Golden Valley to the Suburban Gas Agency.
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Regular Meeting of the Village Council, January 2, 1962
Communication from David B. Trach:
The Village Manager presented a letter from Mr. David B. Trach dated
December 18, 1961, regarding the proposed plans for T.H. #55 & Winnetka
Avenue North. Said letter was ordered placed on file in the Clerk's
Office.
Request for Public Hearing - Zoni�n Lindsay Property to Light Industrial:
The Village Manager presented the request for a public hearing to zone
the S. W. corner of the Lindsay property to Light Industrial.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to call a public hearing on
January 16, 1962, to zone the S. W. corner of the Lindsay property to
Light Industrial.
Re: Pro osed Rezonina of Property North of Duluth & S. W. of M.N. & S. R.R.:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Flannagan carried to refer the matter of rezoning
the property north of Duluth, east of Winnetka and S. W. of M.N. & S. Rail-
road to the Planning Commission for consideration of either Open Development
or Residential Zoning.
Special MeetinZ, Public Hearing on Watermains and Laterals:
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MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to call a Special Meeting of the
Village Council for the purpose of a public hearing on February 131 1962,
on Public Improvements; Watermains and Laterals.
License Renewals:
MOVED
by Teresi seconded by
Flannagan carried to
approve the
license
renewals listed as follows:
LICENSES FOR
APPROVAL - January 2
1962
No.
2357
Licensee
Eric's Cafeteria
Type
Cigarette
Fee
Penalty
$12.00
$2.50
2358
Bowery Tavern
Cigarette
12.00
2.50
2359
Larry's 66 Service
Cigarette
12.00
2.50
2360
Larry's 66 Service
Gasoline Station
30.00
2361
Larry's 66 Service
Soft Drink
10.00
2362
Dairy Home Kwik Shop
Cigarette
12.00
2.50
2363
Point Supper Club
Cigarette
12.00
2,50
2364
F & H Liquor Store
Cigarette
12.00
2.50
2365
Ralph's Cafe
Food
25.00
(Formerly Smitty's)
Re: Pro osed Rezonina of Property North of Duluth & S. W. of M.N. & S. R.R.:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Flannagan carried to refer the matter of rezoning
the property north of Duluth, east of Winnetka and S. W. of M.N. & S. Rail-
road to the Planning Commission for consideration of either Open Development
or Residential Zoning.
Special MeetinZ, Public Hearing on Watermains and Laterals:
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MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to call a Special Meeting of the
Village Council for the purpose of a public hearing on February 131 1962,
on Public Improvements; Watermains and Laterals.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, January 2, 1962
Member Bies introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption.
"RESOLUTION DECLARING ADEQUACY OF PETITIONS
AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORTS"
(1962 Lateral Watermain Improvements numbered 62-WM-4;
6; 7; 8; 10; 13; 16; 18; 19; 22; 23; 32; 33; 35; 37 & 39)
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 ,.,/rn�.L.Z,.....-
Bills:
MOVED by Scherer seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the bills as
submitted on the prelist.
MOVED by Scherer seconded by Bies carried to adjourn the meeting at
10:30 P. M.
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Mayor
Attest:
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Village Clerk
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