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04-16-63 City Council Minutes55 REGULAR MEETING of the VILLAGE COUNCIL April 16, 1963 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 16, 1963, at 8:00 otclock P.M. The following members were present: Flannagan, Nadasdy, Schaphorst, 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; Planning Commission Member, George Pennock. The meeting was called to order at 8:05 P.M. Invocation: Rev. Norman D. Long, Church of the Brethren, 8025 Medicine Lake Road. Minutes of March 26, 1963: MOVED by Teresi seconded by Schaphorst carried to approve the minutes of March 26, 1963, and April 2, 1963, as submitted to the Council. Public Hearing - Lateral Watermain Improvements (63 -WNL -55, 63, 64, 68): The Village Clerk presented an affidavit showing publication in the official newspaper of the Notice of Public Hearing on Certain Proposed Public Improve- ments (No. 63 -WNL -55, 63, 64, 68), described in the resolution of this Council relating thereto, adopted on March 19, 1963. Said affidavit was then examined, approved and ordered filed in the office of the Village Clerk. 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 presented objections except the following: 63-Wr-55: No objection. 6363-WM-63: No objection. 63—car-64: OBJECTOR OBJECTION Mr. Earl E. Melby Mr. Melby stated he had enough taxes 3930 Bassett Creek Drive to pay now, and was opposed to water. 56 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, April 16, 1963 OBJECTOR Mr. Robert H. Griffis 3910 Bassett Creek Drive 63-WM-68: No objection. The Mayor closed the public hearing. OBJECTION Opposed to water at this time. Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution -and MOVED its adoption; "RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND RATIFYING INCLUSION IN ADVERTISMENT FOR BIDS OF CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS" (63 -WNL -55, 63, 64, 68) 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: Flannagan, Nadasdy, Schaphorst, 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. Public Hearing - Storm Sewer Improvement (63-SS-1).- The 63-SS-1): The Village Clerk presented an affidavit showing publication in the official newspaper of the Notice of Public Hearing on Certain Proposed Public Improvements (63 -SS -1), described in the resolution of this Council relating thereto. Said affidavit was examined, approved and ordered filed in the office of the Village Clerk. 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 presented objections except the following: 63 -SS -1: OBJECTOR Mr. George F. Miller 3955 Bassett Creek Drive Mr. Lawrence Rydiger 4050 Wasatch Lane Mr. Leo J. Mueller 2150 Indiana Avenue North OBJECTION Mr. Miller stated he is being flooded out, he has more water than can be controlled. Mr. Rydiger feels proper grading and sodding will control the water problem without a storm sewer. Stated sod will control excess water. 17 1 57 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, April 16, 1963 OBJECTOR OBJECTION Mr. Curtis E. Frandsen Requested the signatures of petit - 4040 Wasatch Lane ioners be checked, some have changed their mind. Mr. Kenneth H. Johnson Stated he has sodded, which has 4021 Bassettfs Creek Drive solved his water problem. Mr. Curtis E. Frandsen was selected by the residents to represent them to coordinate efforts with the Village Engineer for grading and sodding the area. The Mayor closed the public hearing. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried unanimously to take no action on the proposed improvement. Awarding of Bids - Water Main & Appurtenant Work (63 -WMT): The Village Manager announced that, pursuant to the resolution adopted by the Village Council on February 19, 1963, and in accordance with the terms of the Advertisement for Bids published in accordance with said resolution, sealed bids for the construction of certain proposed public improvements (63 -WMT) have been received and the Village Manager, Village Clerk have met in the Council Chambers at 7800 Golden Valley Road at 11:00 o'clock A.M. on March 28, 1963, 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: BID BASE BID ALT. BID BASE BID ALT. BID CONT BOND —NO._3 ^ NO. 3A NO. 3B NO. 3C Nodland Const. 5% 621,670.00 622,922.00 560,042.00 548,879.00 Co. Barbarossa & " 647,869.00 650,785.00 597,962.00 598,130.00* Sons, Inc. Swanson Excavat- " 654,496.90 664,727.50 600,670.00* 593,149.00* ing, Co. Peter Lametti " 668,551.65 673,867.70 601,254.25 588,448.30 Const. Co. McDonald-Luben it 679,817.204 685,491.00 601,183.00-* 593,118.00* & Assoc. Lametti & Sons " 713,820.00# 742,185.00# 644,259.00 630,442.00 Const. Co. Petrowske & " 801,244.00 780,364.00 701,440.00* 676,470.00* Ross Northern " 801,646.50 794,425.00 707,422.00 693,824.00 Contracting Herbst Const. it 859,137.50 875,042.50* 742,614.00* 745,569.00 Co. Denotes Corrected Figure Regular Meeting of the Village Council, April 16, 1963 Base Bid No. 3 - Pipe sized for comgined system. Pipe 16" and larger is P.C.C.P. Alternate Bid No. 3 A - Pipe sized for combined system. Pipe 16" and larger is D.I.P. Base Bid No. 3B - Pipe sized for separate system. Pipe 16" in diameter is P.C.C.P. Alternate Bid No. 3C - Pipe sized for separate system. Pipe 16" in diameter is D.I.P. The Village Engineer reported that the bid of Nodland Construction Company for Base Bid No. 3 in the amount of $621,670.00, and Base Bid No. 3 B in the amount of $560,042.00, for construction of 63 -WMT was the low bid. Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS" (63-7dllr) 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, Schaphorst, 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 . MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to award the bid in the amount of $621,670.00, pending a Public Hearing and approval by the New Hope Council of the proposed joint water system. Awarding of Bids - Water Main & Water Laterals (63 -WMT & 63-WML): The Village Manager announced that, pursuant to the resolution adopted by the Village Council on March 19, 1963, and in accordance with the terms of the Advertisement for Bids published in accordance with said resolution, sealed bids for the construction of certain proposed public improvements (63-WMP & 63-WML) have been received, and the Village Manager, the Village Clerk and the Village Engineer have met in the Council Chambers at 7800 Golden Valley Road at 11:00 otclock A.M. on April 11, 1963, 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: 1 59 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, April 16, 1963 Add Completion Bidder Base Bid (Dec. 31, 1963 - Date McDonald-Luben & Associates, Inc. $ 555)178.00 None Lametti & Sons, Inc. & Barbarossa & Sons 560,588.20 None Petrowske & Ross 577,414.40 None Peter Lametti Const. Co. 596,030.90 None Nodland Const. Co., Inc. 647,101.00 None Swanson Excavating 685,827.70 None Walbon Excavating Co. 704,986.60 $50,000.00 The Village Engineer reported that the bid of McDonald-Luben & Associates Inc., for the amount of 555,718.00,was the lowest responsible bid. Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS" (63 -WMT and 63-WML) 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: Flannagan, Nadasdy, Schaphorst, 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. Awarding of Bids - Village Communication System Equipment: The Village Manager announced that in accordance with the terms of the Advertisement for Bids published in the official newspaper for Mobile Radio Equipment. Sealed bids have been received, and the Village Manager, Village Clerk and the Village Engineer have met in the Council Chambers at 7800 Golden Valley Road at 11:00 o'clock A.M. on April 15, 1963, 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 Base Bid Alternate #1 Alternate f2 Base Station, 3 1 thru 4 Additional 5 thru 8 Additional Consoles & Antenna Mobile Units Mobile Units Motorola $ 6,485.00 699.00 Ea. 669.00 Ea. (cont'd) Donnor Communi- cations (Gen. Elec.) 6,358.10 623.00 Ea. 623.00 Ea. (conttd) 60 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, April 16, 1963 Continuation of Bids on Mobile Radio Equipment: Supplemental Equipment Mobile 6 Volt Accessory Fortable Radio Phone Unit Converter Group W/Dry W/Recharge Housing Cell able Battery $46.50 Ea. $ 90.00 Ea $109.00 Ea 569.00 Ea $619.00 Ea. 35.00 Ea. 125.00 Ea. 183.00 Ea 600.00 Ea 649.00 Ea. TOTAL BID PRICE for Base Station, 3 Consoles, Antenna, 10 Mobile Units, 4 Accessory Group, and one Portable Radiophone with Charger. MOTOROLA $ 8,975.00 DONNOR COMMUNICATIONS $ 8,985.10 MOTOROLA being the lowest responsible bidder, the Village Engineer recommended they be awarded the bid in the amount of $ 8,975.00. The Village Engineer reported that the bid of Motorola in the amount of $8,975.00 was the low bid. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to table the award temporarily. Council reviewed the tabulation. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Schaphorst carried to approve the award as recommended by the Village Engineer to Motorola in the amount of $8,975.00. Public Hearing Zoning - Minneapolis Clinic of Psychiatry & Neurology: 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 hear- ing 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: Mr. William Botnan, Mgr., Mpls. Clinic of Psychiarty & Neurology REASON Mr. Botnan stated the proposed clinic would be an outright pur- chase from Glenwood Hills Hospital and that they would pay taxes on the proposed building and land. The architect showed a rough sketch of the proposed clinic on the slide screen., 1 1 U 1 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, April 16, 1963 Mr. George Loughland reported that the joint meeting of the Council and Planning Commission has sustained the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Dr. Erickson, Doctor of Psychiatry Dr. Stolts, Doctor of Neurology Dr. Moran, the original Doctor at the clinic. Dr. Erickson stated that they were caring for 4 of the patients in Glenwood Hills Hospital. The pro- posed clinic would provide better care for patients. Dr. Stolts stated many patients are disabled, it is desirable toy have all services in one building. Since 1915 and 1946 the clinic grew from one small office to large offices in both the Medical Arts Building and Southdale Medical Center. A permanent building is needed hear the hospital. Mr. Botnan answered questions regarding traffic and personnel employed by the clinic. Mr. Botnan stated the view will be maintained, there will be no traffic during rush hours, in the evening or on Saturday afternoon or Sunday. The Clinic will be constructed on six acres, there are eleven partners in the partnership. The approximate cost of the building and land is $50OP00.00. OBJECTOR Mr. George P. Swendsen 2100 Mary Hills Drive Mr. Harold Richardson 4120 Golden Valley Road Nor. Lawrence R. Rydiger 4050 Wasatch Lane Mr. Lawrence M. Johnson 4200 Golden Valley Road Mr. Lawrence M. Johnson 4200 Golden Valley Road OBJECTION 1. Location on Golden Valley Road not the only site at Glenwood Hills Hosp. 2. Traffic flow is heavy now. 3. Aesthetics breaking down by re- zoning. 4. Taxes should be paid on the property. 5. Residents are mili- tant in opposition. Presented a petition opposing re- zoning with approximately 300 signers. Consideration should be given to the heavy traffic. Stated there are 35 bus stops on three streets. Traffic and safety of children should be considered. They want to keep Golden Valley a desirable place to live. This speck on the horizon is spot zoning. Signers of petition are a large per cent of people involved. 6t 62 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, April 17, 1963 OBJECTOR OBJECTION Mr. Leo J. Mueller Stated they were vague on the 2150 Indiana Avenue North entrance to proposed building and number of acres involved. Mr. George P. Swendsen Questioned the availability of 2100 Mary Hills Drive public utilities. Mr. H. M. Quinn Stated the signers of the petition were 4001 Wasatch Lane residents in the general area. Mr. Thomas Gwynn Said petition was circulated in 4005 Wasatch Lane his area, he is not opposed to construction of the proposed clinic. Mr. Herman N. Elsen Definitely against the proposed 4015 Wasatch Lane site, it is spot zoning. Mr. Robert Van Hauer Stated there are six acres only in Assistant Administrator the purchase, the hospital has Glenwood Hills Hospital agreed to provide a service road. A site elsewhere would require service of water, sewer, gas and electricity. A spot in the interior would be unreasonable. Many signers of petition live far away and cannot see the site and do not use Golden Valley Road. Mr. George Pennock, member of the Planning Commission, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the rezoning. (See minutes of 1-10-1963, 2-7-1963, 2-14-1963). The Mayor closed the public hearing. MOVED by Scherer seconded by Teresi to give the ordinance a first reading. Upon roll call vote being taken thereon the members were recorded as voting as follows: Flannagan NO Nadasdy NO Schaphorst NO Scherer YES Teresi YES The Mayor declared the motion lost and the rezoning request denied. Public Hearing - 3360 No. Lilac Drive (Multiple 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 Clerk's Office. J Regular Meeting of the Village Council, April 16, 1963 The Mayor announced that this was the time and place for the public hear- ing above referred to and all persnns 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: OBJECTOR OBJECTION Mr. George E. Walker- Objected to the proposed zoning 5315 33rd Avenue North Mr. S. Amar requested that 3360 No. Lilac Drive be rezoned to Multiple Dwelling zone. Mr. Lewis Lindsey, 3250 Lilac Drive stated he had no objection to the rezoning. Mr. Robert Von Disen, 3230 Lilac Drive said they have deep lots and the houses are back from the highway, they overlook commercial. He proposed that the area be zoned for commercial and a petition be circulated for better drainage, sewer and water. Mr. George Pennock, member of the Planning Commission, presented the Planning Commission recommendation to deny said zoning. (See minutes of 2-14-63.) MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to deny the request for rezoning. Discussion of Sign Ordinance: Council deferred the above matter upon request of the village merchants to the meeting of May 21, 1963. Public Hearing - Platting, Lindsay's 2nd Addition: 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 Village 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 oppor- tunity to express their views thereon, and all written objections heretofore filed with the Clerk were presented and considered as follows.- OBJECTOR ollows: OBJECTOR None OBJECTION None Mr. George Pennock, member of the Planning Commission, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve said plat. (See minuted of 3-14-1963). LOW 64 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, April 16, 1963 The Mayor closed the public hearing. Member Scherer introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION" (Acceptance of Plat - Lindsayls 2nd Addition) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Flannagan, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof. Flannagan, Nadasdy, Schaphorst, 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 Resoltuions Book page. Public Hearing - Street Vacation Utica Lane= 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 Clerks 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 objection heretofore filed with the Clerk were presented and considered as follows: OBJECTGR OBJECTION None None Mr. George Pennock, member of the Planning Commission, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the vacation of Utica Lane. (See minutes of 1-10-1963.) Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTI ON" (Street Vacation - Utica Lane) 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, Schaphorst, 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 Resolution Book page 41 . Said vacation is subject to sewer easements. Request for Public Hearing - 1000 Golden Valley Road, Rezoning: The Village Manager presented a request for a Public Hearing for rezoning Lim Regular Meeting of the Village Council, April 16, 1963 4000 Golden Valley Road to Business & Professional Office zone for the Group Health Plan, Inc. MJVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carries to call a Public Hearing to rezone 4000 Golden Valley Road to Business & Professional Office on May 7, 1963, upon request of the Group Health Plan, Inc. Request for Public Hearing - Lots 1-5, Block 3, Lindsay's 2nd Addition: The Village Manager presented a request for a Public Hearing for rezoning Lot 1-5, Block 3, Lindsi, fs 2nd Addition to Light Industrial on May 7, 1963. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to call a Public Hearing to rezone Lots 1-5, Block 3, Lindsdyts 2nd Addition to Light Industrial on May 7, 1963. Request for Building Permit (Addition) 631 Winnetka Avenue North: The Village Manager presented the request for a building permit for an addition to 631 Winnetka Avenue North for Lloyd E. Svitak. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to approve the request for a building permit for an addition to 631 Winnetka Avenue North for Mr. Lloyd E. Wvitak, subject to the approval of the Building Inspector. Request for Ordinance Waiver - 4301 Beverly Avenue, Dr. David Bloom: The Village .Manager presented a request for an Ordinance Waiver at 4301 Beverly Avenue for Dr. David Bloom. Mr. George Pennock, member of the Planning Commission, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission to deny said ordinance waiver. (See minutes of 4-10-1963). MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to deny the request for an Ordinance Waiver upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission. re: Swimming Pool Ordinance: All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda. Mrs. Leif Arnesen appeared and requested that the Council pass an ordinance to require fencing around swimming pools in the Village of Golden Valley. Council deferred any action on an ordinance and requested the village staff to negotiate with the owners of an unfenced pool in Dawnview Terrace. Licenses: MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the following licenses: V Ff Regular Meeting of the Village Council, April 16, 1963 No. Licensee Type Fee 2778 Par Golf Driving Tee Soft drink $10.00 2779-• Thedents Garbage Service Garbage Truck 26.00 2780 Anne F. Ness Peddler's Car 11.00 2781 Automatic Coffeemasters,Inc Cigarette 9.00 2782 Automatic Coffeemasters,Inc Food 25.00 2783 Automatic Coffeemasterz,Inc Soft Drink 10.00 Industrial Development Committee: Council discussed the desirability of organizing an Industrial Development Committee to study the future development of Golden Valley industry. Mr. Pennock offered on behalf of the G.H. Tennant Company to sponsor a organizational luncheon. Council requested 14 business men to be selected for council consideration. Re: Sidewalk, Golden Valley High School: The Village Manager presented a request dated January 15, 1963, from the Independent School District #275, for construction of a sidewalk on either the east or west side of North Ottwwa from the school proper to Glenwood Avenue. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to request a compre- hensive study of sidewalks on a village wide scope. Request for Public - Concrete Pavement with Integral Curb (63 -CP- : Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PUBLIC HEARING ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS" (63 -CP -3, 6, 7) 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, Schaphorst, 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 4tg Bills: MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to approve the vills as submitted on the prelist. MOVED by Scherer seconded by Schaphorst carried to adjourn the meeting at 11:30 P.M. Attes L� Village Clerk On 1 1 1