12-18-62 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
December 18, 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 December 18, 1962, at
8:30 otclock P.M.
The following members were present: Bies, Flannagan, Nadasdy, Scherer,
and Teresi; and the following were absent: None.,
Present were Village Manager, Roger K. Ulstad; Village Attorney, Stanley
D. Kane; Village Engineer, Donald Sorensen; Village Clerk, Helen Penniman;
Building Inspector, Dan Lynch; and President of the Planning Commission,
Joe L. Brown.
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M.
Invocation: Rev. L. Henry Nielsen, Calvary Lurtheran, 7520 Golden Valley Road.
Minutes of December 4,_1962:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the minutes of the
meeting of December 4, 1962, as submitted to the Council.
Awarding of Bids - Motor Patrol:
The Village Manager announced that in accordance with the terms of the Ad-
vertisement for Bids published in the official newspaper, sealed bids for
a Motor Patrol have been received and the Village Manager and Village Clerk
have met in the Council Chambers at 7800 Golden Valley Road at 11:00 01
clock A.M. on December -•14, 1962, and have then and there publicly opened
and read the bids received. The Village Engineer tabulated said bids and
they were found to be as follows:
Bidder Total.Bid
Borcher-Ingersoll, Inc. ;21,055.00
14m. Ziegler Co., Inc. 22,994.00
The Village Engineer recommended that no bid be awarded.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to readvertise for bids on
January 15, 1962, upon recommendation of the Village Engineer.
Public Hearing - Plat, Hipp's Graceful Plaza Addition:
The Village Manager presented an affidavit of publication in the official
newspaper of the Notice of Public Hearing as described in said affidavit.
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Said affidavit was examined, approved and ordered filed in the Clerkts
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 oppor-
tunity to express their views thereon, and all written objections heretofore
filed with the Clerk were presented and considered as follows:
OBJECTOR OBJECTION
None None
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Mr. Joe L. Brown, President of the Planning Commission, presented the rec-
commendation from the Planning Commission to approve said plat. (see
minutes of 12-13-1962).
Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(Acceptance of Plat -
Hipp's Graceful Plaza Addition)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was 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 Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page 1,L30 .
Public Hearing - Zoning, ?700 Olson Highway (Business & Professional Office):
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 placed on file 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 fiiho desired to do so were afforded oppor-
tunity to express their views thereon, and all written objections hereto-
fore filed with the Clerk were presented and considered as follows:
OBJECTOR OBJECTION
None None
Mr. Joe L. Brown, President of the Planning Commission, presented the rec-
ommendation of the Planning Commission to approve said zoning. (see
minutes of 12-13-1962).
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MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to readvertise the public
hearing due to a change in the proposed zoning from Commercial to Business
& Professional Office, said public hearing to be called on January 15, 1963.
Public Hearing - Zoning, Animal Hospital, 9100 Olsoff-Highway:
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 placed on file in the
Clerkts 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 oppor-
tunity to express their views thereon, and all written objections heretofore
filed with the Clerk were presented and considered as follows:
OBJECTOR OBJECTION
None None
lIt?. Joe L. Brown, President of the Planning Commission, presented the
recommendation from the Planning Commission that either the Zoning Code or
the Building Code be modified to require pet hospital buildings be sound-
proof, and that the Zoning Code be change to allow Pet Hospitals in a
Commercial Zone. (see minutes of November 15, 1962).
Mr. Gunnar G. Widen, owner of the property, was present to answer questions
for the Council.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to give a first reading to an
ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE"
(Animal Hospitals - Commercial Zone)
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the ordinance
herein quoted by title on its first reading.
Second Reading Ordinance Zoning Hippts Pr22erty:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to give a second reading to an
ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE"
(Rezoning - Hipp)
MOVED by Flannagan 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 -1-4"-9.
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a Request for Building Permit - Private Garage in Commercial Zone.-
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one:
The Building Inspector presented the request for a building permit for
a private garage in a commercial zone at 731 North Meadow Lane.
A0VED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to approve the request for
a private garage in a commercial zone at 731 North Meadow Lane, subject
to the approval of the Building Inspector.
Request for Building Permit - S.W. Corner #100 & #66, Texaco Service Station:
The Building Inspector presented the request for a building permit for a
Texaco Service Station located at the Southwest corner of T.H. i#100 & County
Road #66. Mr. Harry DeZiel, representing the proponent appeared to re-
quest said building permit.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to approve the request for
a building permit for a Texaco Service Station at the Southwest Corner of
T.H. ##100 and County Road ##66, subject to the approval of the Building
Inspector.
Request for Sign Permit - S.W. Corner ##100 & t#66, Texaco Service Station:
The Building Inspector presented a request for a sign permit for a Texaco
Service Station at the Southwest corner of T.H. f#100 & County Road x#66.
Council deferred action on the above matter to the meeting of January 2, 1963.
Request for Building Permit - 9145 Olson Highway, Skyline Builders:
The Building Inspector presented the request for a building permit for
apartment buildings to be located at 9145 Olson Highway by the Skyline
Builders.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to defer action to the
meeting of January 2, 1963, pending the council viewing a similar building
located in St. Louis Park.
Request for Sign Permit - Custom Tool & Design, 2430 Winnetka Ave. North:
Council deferred action.
Request for Sign Permit - Uncle John's Pancake House, 6920 Wayzata Blvd.:
The Building Inspector presented a request for a sign permit for Uncle
John's Pancake House at 6920 Wayzata Boulevard.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to approve the request for
a sign permit for Uncle Johnts Pancake House at 6920 Wayzata Boulevard,
subject to the sign being located upon the Pancake House property and
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conforming with the sign ordinance heighth requirement, also subject to
the approval of the Building Inspector.
Request for Sign Permit - Ostwald Meat Company, 729 Winnetka Ave. North:
Council deferred action.
Request for Ordinance Waiver, 785 Olympia Street, Sam Marfield:
The Village Manager presented the request for an ordinance waiver for Sam
Marfield at 7845 Olympia Street.
Mr. Joe L. Brown, President of the Planning Commission, presented the
recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve said ordinance waiver.
(see minutes of 12-13-1962).
MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to approve the request for an
ordinance waiver at 7845 Olympia Street, upon recommendation of the Planning
Commission.
Request for Public Hearing - Zoning, 6212 Golden Valley Road (Multiple Dwelling):
The Village Manager presented a request for a public hearing to zone 6212
Golden Valley Road to Multiple Dwelling Zone.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to call a public hearing on January
15, 1963, to zone 6212 Golden Valley Road to Multiple Dwelling Zone.
Discussion of Water Assessments for Ensign Avenue, Medley Hills:
The Village Manager presented the petition and waiver of right to public
hearing regarding the water assessments for Ensign Avenue in Medley Hills.
Council discussed the assessments for the Miller, Juris and McDougall on
a $6.00 per front foot basis.
Communication from Hennepin Count Commissioners:
The Village Manager read a letter from the Board of Hennepin County Com-
missioners dated December 5, 1962, in connection with redistricting of
Hennepin County.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Bies carried to urge the legislature of the
State of Minnesota to amend the general statute on the redistricting of
county commissioner districts to stress the principle of community boundaries
as well as population of its political units.
Licenses:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried to approve the following licenses:
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2615 Golden Valley Cities Service
2616 Golden Valley Cities Service
2617 R. W. Carlson
Bills:
Type Fee
Cigarette $12.00
Soft Drink 10.00
Peddler 11.00
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve the bills as sub-
mitted On the prelist.
Special Assessment Corrections for 1962:
The Village Manager presented a list of corrections made by the Special
Assessment Department for 1962, dated December 14, 1962. Said Special
Assessment corrections were ordered placed on file in the Clerkts office.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to approve the above refer-
enced list of corrected Special Assessments for 1962.
Culligan Soft Water - License:
The Village Manager presented a request for an amendment to the Plumbing
Ordinance to include licensing for Culligan Soft Water Company.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to instruct the Village Attorney
to prepare an amendment to the Plumbing Ordinance to license Soft Water
Companies.
Appointment of Planning Commission Members:
LVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to reappoint the following
members to the Planning Commission upon recommendation of the Planning
Commission. The term of office for these appointments expires December 1965:
Herb F. Bedwell Vernon Discher
Robert Bromschwi.g Frank Hetman
George Loughland
Retain: Orr-Schelen-Mayeron Consulting Engineers:
MVED by Scherer seconded by Bies carried to retain the firm of Orr-Schelen-
Mayeron Consulting Engineers for the extension of the municipal water system.
Discussion of Insurance Proposals for 1963:
The Village Treasurer and Finance Officer presented informal bids for the
Village Workments Compensation Insurance for 1963.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Bies carried to approve the bids of Hardware
Mutuals for Workments Compenstation Insurance for 1963.
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The Village Attorney gave a resume of Supreme Court rulings on General
Liability Insurance.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to defer action on the General
Liability Insurance to the meeting of January 2, 1962.
Communication from Hennepin County League of Towns & Municipalities:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
The Village Manager presented a letter from the Hennepin County League of
Towns and Municipalities dated December 11, 1962, regarding a meeting of
the Leaguers Committee on Zoning.
MOVED by Bie s seconded by Scherer to authorize the Village Manager to
appoint a representative from Golden Valley to attend said committee meeting.
Request for Fund Transfer:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
The Village Treasurer and Finance Officer requested authorization to
transfer the necessary funds from the Sinking Fund until the next bond
sale.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to authorize the transfer of
necessary funds from the Sinking Fund until the next bond sale.
Public Hearing Bassett's Creek Watershed
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
The Village Manager presented a notice of public hearing dated December 10,
1962, regarding Bassettts Creek Watershed, to be held on January 30, 1963.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to appoint member Scherer as
representative from Golden Valley to attend the public hearing on January
30, 1963, regarding Bassett's Creek Watershed.
Request for Ordinance Waiver - Lots 13 & 14, Block 7, Winnetka Addition:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
The Building Inspector presented the request for an ordinance waiver on
two sixty foot lots; lots 13 and 14, Block 7, Winnetka Addition.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to approve the request for an
ordinance waiver on Lots 13, and 14, Block 7, Winnetka Addition, to permit
construction of a house on each lot.
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Final Council Meeting for Trustee Leonard C. Bies:
Mayor Carl Nadasdy spoke on the occasion of the final council meeting for
Trustee Leonard C. Bies, commending Member Bies upon his outstanding service
to the community during the past nine years. Mayor Nadasdy presented Member
Bies with his name plate for remembrance of his service on the Council.
Mr. Joe L. Brown, President of the Planning Commission, read a letter dated
December 13, 1962, addressed to Mr. Leonard Bies.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to incorporate the letter in
minutes as follows:
Mr. Leonard Bies
December 13, 1962
2337 Winnetka Avenue N.
Golden Valley 27, Minn.
.Dear Mr. Bies:
The Planning Commission wishes to take this opportunity to express
our gratitude to you for your capable and dedicated service to
Golden Valley. In the past nine years that you have served on the
Council many changes have come to pass. You have been a part of
the transitional growth which has taken Golden Valley from a "Res-
idential -Agriculture" community to one of the finest "Residential -
Industrial" communities in the state. The job is not yet complete
and we know that you will continue to show an interest in Golden
Valleyts growth and development. The Planning Commission is proud
to be a part of this growth and equally as proud to have worked
with you as a member of the team.
The Commission has made every effort to do the best possible for
Golden Valley and is grateful to you for the fine cooperation that
you have extended to us as a member of the Council.
Once again, the Commission wishes you well in the future and "Thanks"
for a job well done.
Sincerely,
Joe Brown, President
Report on New York Trip to Financial Firms
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
Member Flannagan reported on the trip to New York to call on the financial
firms made by Mr. T. G. Evensen, the Village Manager and himself. Member
Flannagan commended the Village Manager, Mr. Ulstad, for a job well done
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Request by Representative of Local {49, Union Negotiations:
Mr. Swenson, representative of Local x#49, spoke to the Council regarding
wage negotiations for member of Local #49
Council took no action
LVED by Scherer seconded by Bies carried to adjourn the meeting at 10:00
P.M.
Canvass Board, Village Elections
The Mayor called the Council to order as a Canvassing Board. The Village
Manager and Village Clerk opend the ballot return ennveloperencfrom
preof incwas
No. 2 and checked the tabulation of said ballots.
noted between the bal���alcast
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thereby reducing the
amount of 269 votes cast.
rI)VED by Scherer seconded by Bies carried to adjourn the Canvass Board
meting at 10:30 P.M.
Mayor
Attest: /
Village LClerk
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