04-17-62 City Council Minutes1
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REGULAR MEETING
of the
VILiAGE COUNCIL
April 17, 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 April 17, 1962, at
7:30 P. M.
The following members were present: Bies, Nadasdy, Scherer, Teresi; and
the following was absent: Flannagan.
Present were Village Manager, Roger K. Ulstad; Village Engineer, Donald
Sorensen; Village Attorney, Stanley D. Kane; Village Clerk, Helen Penniman;
Building Inspector, Dan Lynch; President of the Planning Commission, Joe L.
Bro wn.
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:35 P. M.
Invocation: Rev. Gerald Johnson, Valley Community Presbyterian,
3100 Lilac Drive.
Minutes of April 3, 1962;; April 7, 1962;
Member Teresi moved and Member Bies seconded the motion carried to amend the
minutes of April 3, 1962, by the addition on page 2, under Request for Use
Permit - Frank Daniel, Surplus Nursery (Outdoor Display) in line six of the
following words: "or $100.00 Cash Bond".
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried to approve the minutes of the
meetings of April 3, 1962, with the above addition and the minutes of
April 7, 1962, as submitted to the Council.
Award of Bids - Tractor & Attachments:
The Village Manager announced that in accordance with the terms of the
Advertisement for Bids published in the official newspaper; sealed bids
for said tractor and attachments have been received and:the Village
Manager, Village Clerk, and Village Engineer have met in the Council
Chambers at 7800 Golden Valley Road at 11:00 o*clock A. M. on April 13,
1962, and have then and there publicly opened and read the bids re-
ceived. The Village Engineer tabulated said bids and they were found to
be as follows:
Tractor and Attachments
Bidder
Long Lake Ford
International Harvester
Ormes Equipment Company
Construction Machinery Company
TotalBid
$ 7869.80
7491.00
8689.50
10512.51
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The Village Engineer recommended the bid be awarded to International
Harvester in the amount of $7491.00, being the lowest bid meeting speci-
fications.
peci-
fisations.
MOVED by Scherer seconded by Bies carried to award the bid for Tractor &
Attachments to the International Harvester in the amount of $7,491.00,
upon recommendation of the Village Engineer.
Public Hearing - Platting, Medley 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
opportunity to express their views thereon, and all written objections
heretofore filed with -the Clerk were presented and considered, as follows:
O-BJECTOR
OB CTION
None
None
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Mr. Joe L. Brown, President of tomn�Commission,
saidpresented (See
recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve
minutes of 4-12-1962).
Member Bies introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(Acceptance of Platting of Medley Hills)
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: Bies, 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 Clerk.
See Resolutions Book page.
Public Hearing Sanitary Sewer (62 -LF -1 thru 9) Grading _&2- 2.
Graveling
The Village Clerk presented an affidavit showing publication in the official
newspaper of the notice of public hearing on certain proposed public improve-
ments (62 -LF -1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 82 9; 62 -GG -29 3); (62-G-4) described in
the resolution of this Council relating thereto, adopted on April 13, 1962.
Said affidavit was then examined, approved and ordered filed in the office
of the Village Clerk.
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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 pre-
sented objection except the following:
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OBJECTOR OBJECTION
None None
PROPONENT REASON
Mr. Loren P. Herder Mr. Herder stated he needs sewer; has
108 Brunswick Ave. North had his cesspool pumped twice.
Mr. E. A. Hoyme Opposed due to financial reasons.
1404 Kelly Drive Cannot sell lots at this time.
Mr. Clifford E. Sawyer Opposed at present time; property has
1515 Kelly Drive not been developed.
Mr. Reino T. Jokinen Cannot stand increased assessments now.
1334 Kelly Drive
The Council recommended the sewer run north to Olympia Street, omitting
1402 and 1404 Kelly Drive at this time.
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OBJECTOR
OBJECTION
None None
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Mr.
Donald C. Johnson
Mr. Herder*s
drain field drains into
115
Meander Road
his lot, which is an unhealthy
situation.
Mr.
Glen W. Cording
For the proposed construction for the
100
Brunswick Ave. North
same reasons
as Mr. Johnson.
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OBJECTOR
OBJECTION
Mr.
John A. Lubin
Mr. Lubin is
not against sewer, but
1402 Kelly Drive
cannot stand
additional cost at this
time.
Mr. E. A. Hoyme Opposed due to financial reasons.
1404 Kelly Drive Cannot sell lots at this time.
Mr. Clifford E. Sawyer Opposed at present time; property has
1515 Kelly Drive not been developed.
Mr. Reino T. Jokinen Cannot stand increased assessments now.
1334 Kelly Drive
The Council recommended the sewer run north to Olympia Street, omitting
1402 and 1404 Kelly Drive at this time.
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OBJECTOR
OBJECTION
None None
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PROPONENT
Mr. Gilman M. Storlie
27 Hanley Road
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OBJECTOR
None
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OBJECTOR
Mrs. Larson
5808 Olson Highway
PROPONENT
Mr. John Boemer, representing
F1uiDyne Engineering Corporation
Mr. Allen Cruzen
6140 St. Croix Avenue North
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OBJECTOR
None
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Mr. Michael C. Schoumaker
1740 Kelly Drive
Mr. Ernest Lambert
1900 Kelly Drive
Mr. Don Scrimger
1337 Kelly Drive
Mr. Lyle A. Juhnke
1401 Kelly Drive
Mr. Reino T. Jokinen
1334 Kelly Drive
REASON
Mr. Storlie submitted petition
for said project to be constructed.
OBJECTION
None
OBJECTION
Mrs. Larson stated they do not need
sewer; it is only for big industry.
REASON
Mr. Boemer stated F1uiDyne Engineering
Corporation needed sewer for their new
building.
Stated he could not get sewer last
year but wants it now.
OB CTION
None
OBJECTION
Wants to wait for water and sewer
to be installed at the same time.
Does not need sewer now. Questioned
how far north the sewer would go.
Opposed to sewer.
Opposed to sewer; has a new drain
field.
Opposed at this time.
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PROPONENT
Mr. Al S anko
1635 Kelly Drive
Mr. Russell E. Lipps
1640 Kelly Drive
Mr. E. A. Hoyme
1404 Kelly Drive
Mr. John F. Lubin
1402 Kelly Drive
Mr. Robert E. Nyhus
1420 Kelly Drive
REASON
Stated
Stated it was the first question asked
when selling a house, is the sewer in.
Neighbor's cesspool drains into pond
in back yard; very unpleasant.
Has a new home, but in favor of the
sewer being installed and running north.
In favor, but would like to be asked to
sign a petition.
In favor.
Strongly in favor of -proposed sewer
installation.
Council continued public hearing on 62 -LF -7 to the meeting of May 1, 1962-
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OB TOR
Mrs. Lewis Walker
9011 Medicine Lake Road
Mr. Wm. R. Miller
2231 Ensign Avenue North
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OBJECTOR
None
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OBJECTOR
G. H. Tennant Company
701 Lilac Drive North
PROPONENT
Mr. John Boemer, representing
F1uiDyne Engineering Corpora-
tion.
OBJECTION
Cannot afford additional assessments;
their home is located in the center of
their property making it difficult to
divide.
Does not need sewer at this time.
Asked if the proposed drainage area
would drain on to his property.
OBJECTION
None
OBJECT
Expressed concern with additional
special assessments.
REASON
Would be beneficial for F1uiDyne;
they can move cars out to Highway #100.
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OBJECTOR
OBJECTION
None
None
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Member Bies introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION
OF CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS"
(62 -LF -1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 61 7, 8, 9; 62-W-2, 3; 62-G-4)
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, 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 ,-.70/
Member Bies introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS"
(62 -LF -1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9; 62 -GG -2, 3; 62-G-4)
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, 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
Request by Brookview County Club - Bingo Games:
The Village Manager presented letter dated April 3, 1962, from the Women's
Auxiliary of Brookview Country Club, requesting permission to conduct Bingo
games on Sunday evenings.
Council deferred action on the above matter to the meeting of May 1, 1962.
Authorization for Civil Defense Director to License Fallout Shelters:
Mr. Wallace A. Caryl, Civil Defense Director for Golden Valley, appeared
before Council to request authorization to License Public Fallout Shelters.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to approve the request by the
Civil_ Defense Director to License Public Fallout Shelters.
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Request for A� pproval of Purchase of Clam Bucket & Tai Line:
The Village Manager presented a request to purchase a Clam Bucket and/or
Tag Line, purchase price under $1,000.00.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to approve the request to pur-
chase a Clam Bucket and/or Tag Line, purchase price under $1,000.00.
Communication from Golden Valley Shopping& Center Merchants: Association:
The Village Manager presented a letter from the Golden Valley Shopping
Center Merchants* Association, dated April 121 1962, requesting authoriza-
tion to conduct a week long circus on their parking lot for the week of
May 21st through May 27th.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried to approve the request for a
circus in the parking lot of the'Golden Valley Shopping Center for the
week of May 21st through May 27th. -subject to compliance with the
Village ordinances.
Request for Sign Permits: Stevens Carpet Co, 2E any., 5408 Wayzata Boulevard;
Wi.nslow's, 7760 Olson Memorial Highway;
Nursery Surplus Store, 5300 Wayzata Boulevard:
The Building Inspector presented the request for the above listed signs
at said locations.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried to approve the requests for signs
by the following: Stevens Carpet Company, 5408 Wayzata Boulevard; Winslow•s,
7760 Olson Memorial Highway; Nursery Surplus Store, 5300 Wayzata Boulevard,
subject to the approval of the Building Insnector.
uest_for Public Hearing - Zoning, on May 15, 1962. 9200 - 6th Avenue North,
Multiple Dwelling: 1725 Lilac Drive North,
Multi1p e Dwelling
The Village Manager presented a request for public hearings on May 15, 1962,
for the following: 9200'- 6th Avenue North, Multiple Dwelling by National
Funds, Inc., 1725 Lilac Drive North, Multiple Dwelling by Ken Nordling.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to approve the request for public
hearings above referred to on May 15, 1962.
Request for Public Hearin - Ordinance Amendment: Permitted Uses in Li ht
Industrial and Industrial Categories:
The Village Manager presented a request for a public hearing on May 15,
1962, to consider an ordinance amendment re: Permitted Uses in Light
Industrial and Industrial Categories.
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MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to call a public hearing on
May 15, 1962, to consider an ordinance amendment above referred to.
Resolution Ordering Dust Treatment for Certain Streets:
Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION ORDERING DUST TREATMENT FOR CERTAIN STREETS"
(62 -DA -13 & 16)
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, Nadasdy, Scherer, and Teresi;
and the following voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolu-
tion was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor, and his
signature attested by the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page S-71.
Realignment of Gas Main at #55 & #100:
The Village Manager presented a request to realign the gas main at #55 and
#100 due to water main construction, estimated cost $1,000.00.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to approve the realignment of
the gas main at #55 and #100, estimated cost $1,000.00.
Amendment to Water Ordinance:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried to give a first reading to an
ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE"
(Annual Water Connection Charges)
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its first reading.
Communication from Minnesota Highway Dejartment:
The Village Manager presented a letter and proclamation from the Minnesota
Highway Department dated April 12, 1962, regarding "National Highway Week".
MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to publish the proclamation as
requested to observe "National Highway Week" during the week of May 20th
to May 26th, 1962.
Licenses:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried to approve the licenses as listed
below:
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No. Licensee
2506 Jerry Theden
2507 Golden Valley Sports Center
2508 Town Taxi Corporation
2509 Valley Standard Service
2510 Valley Standard Service
Bills:
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Tie Fee
Operate Garbage Truck (1) $26.00
Soft Drink 10.00
Taxi—cabs (2) 22.00
Gasoline Station (8 pumps) 40.00
Soft Drink 10.00
MOVED by Scherer seconded by Bies carried to approve the bills as submitted
on the prelist.
Re: Colonial Acres Nursing Home. Inc.. Street Improvements:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
The Village Manager presented a request by Colonial Acres Nursing Home, Inc.,
to have the -cost of street improvements specially assessed.
MOVED by Scherer seconded by Bies carried to approve the addition of cost for
street improvements to special assessment roll subject to the following
conditions: that Colonial Acres Nursing Home, Inc., sign a waiver of notice
of public hearing; and the proposed improvements be added to the Day Labor
Contract.
Proposal for Study of Sewer Service Rates Charged by Minneapolis:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
The Village Manager presented a letter dated April 10, 1962, from Mayor
M. C. Honsey, President of Hennepin County League of Towns & Municipalities,
regarding a proposed study of sewer service rates charged by the City of
Minneapolis to suburban areas in Hennepin County. Golden Valley*s share of
costs for said study will be approximately $480.00.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Teresi carried to approve the proposed rate study
and the approximate cost of $480.00.
Re: Revision of Resolution Establishing Working Conditions for Village
Em2lo Xe s
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
The Village Manager reported that there were presently two resolutions
establishing working conditions and hours for employees of the Village of
Golden Valley.
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MOVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried that a resolution be prepared
establishing a policy for working conditions and hours for employees of
all departments of the Village of Golden Valley.
Re: Lots 163 and 164 of Belmont Addition:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
The Village Manager presented a request by Attorneys Maloney, Carroll and
Olson dated March 15, 1962, requesting Council action by the Village Council
approving the subdivision of said Lots 163 and 164 based on Certificate of
Title No. 237472, and other pertinent records as of March 11, 1962.
MOVED by Scherer seconded by Bies carried to approve the house at 6747
Winsdale Street (Lot 163) except the West 20 feet thereof, and (Lot 164)
except the East 15 feet thereof, "Belmont".
Condemnation Awards — Ronald B. Olson House, 1911 Toledo Ave. No.;
Ken Nash Property, 1924 Brunswick Ave.:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
The Village Attorney presented the condemnation awards for the Ronald B.
Olson house at 1911 Toledo Avenue North, and Ken Nash property at 1924
Brunswick Avenue North.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Teresi carried to approve the award for the
Ronald B. Olson house at 1911 Toledo Avenue North in the amount of
$24,300.00, and the award for the Ken Nash property at 1924 Brunswick
Avenue North in the amount of $11,478.60, including special assessments.
MOVED by Scherer seconded by Bies carried to adjourn the meeting at 12:15.
Attest:
Village Clerk
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