11-05-63 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
November 5, 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 November 5, 1963, at
7:30 o'clock 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, Robert M.
Skare; Village Engineer, Donald Sorensen; Village Clerk, Helen Penniman;
Building Inspector, Dan Lynch; President of the Planning Commission, Joe
L. Brown.
The meeting was called to order at 7:40 P.M.
Invocation: Rev. L. Henry Nielsen, Calvary Lutheran, 7520 Golden Valley
Road.
Minutes of October 15, 1963:
LVED by Schaphorst seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the minutes
of October 15, 1963, as submitted to the Council.
Second Reading - Zoning, Multiple Dwelling (Richard E. Hipp):
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to give a second reading to
an ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE"
(Richard E. Hipp)
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the ordinance
herein quoted by title on its second reading and to order publication
thereof. See Ordinance Book page �.
Second Reading - Zoning, Light Industrial (O'Brien Metal):
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Schaphorst carried to give a second reading to
an ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE"
(O'Brien Metal)
NDVED by Schaphorst seconded by Scherer carried to approve the ordinance
herein quoted by title on its second reading and to order publication there-
of. See Ordinance Book page " / .
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Second Reading - Zoning, Commercial (Mpls. Star -Tribune): ,
LVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to give a second
reading to an ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THS' ZONING CODE"
(Mpls. Star & Tribune)
MJVED by Schaphorst seconded by Scherer carried to approve the ord-
inance herein quoted by title on its second reading and to order pub-
lication thereof. See Ordinance Book page 5112..
Petition for Street Light (Duluth & Wisconsin; Manor Drive, etc.):
The Village Manager presented a petition for a street light at the inter-
section of Duluth Street and Wisconsin Avenue. Said petition was ordered
placed on file.
Mr. Robert A. Erickson presented a petition for several lights in the area
of Manor Drive, Parkview Boulevard, Crestview, near Glenview Terrace park
area. Council requested the matter be placed on the agenda for November
19, 1963.
Request for Sign Permit - 3901 Golden Valley Road, Glenwood Hills Hospital:
The Building Inspector presented a request for a sign permit for Glenwood
Hills Hospital at 3901 Golden Valley Road.
MJVED by Schaphorst seconded by Teresi carried to approve the request for a
sign permit for Glenwood Hills Hospital at 3901 Golden Valley Road, subject
to the sign meeting the height restriction in the ordinance and subject to
the approval of the Building Inspector.
Request for Sign Permit - Michael's Restaurant, 604 Lilac Drive North:
The Building Inspector presented a request for a sign permit for Michael's
Restaurant at 604 Lilac Drive North.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve the request for a
sign permit for Michael's Restaurant at 604 Lilac Drive North, subject to
height being no higher than Holiday sign and subject to the approval of the
Building Inspector.
Request for Building Permit - Mpls. Clinic of Psychiatry & Neurology:
The Village Manager presented a request for a building permit for the Minne-
apolis Clinic of Psychiatry & Neurology at 4225 Golden Valley Road, and a
resume of the previous meetings regarding this site, and a letter dated Nov-
ember 5, 1963. Said letter was ordered placed on file.
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MOVED by Scherer seconded by Schaphorst carried unamiously to approve the
request for a building permit and approve the preliminary plans subject to
an agreement between the Village Attorney and Glenwood Hills Hospital and
subject to the approval of the Village Building Inspector.
Request for Building Permit - Church of Latter Day Saints
The Building Inspector presented a request for a building permit to remodel
and construct an addition to Church of Latter Day Saints at 1000 Golden
Valley Road, for use as a nursing home. Mr. Miles Efron, Attorney, repre-
senting the proponent stated the proposed nursing home would not be a non-
profit organization, but would pay takes.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to call a public hearing
on December 4, 1963.
Request for Building Permit - 6535 Golden Valley Road, Multiple Dwelling:
The Building Inspector presented final plans for multiple dwellings at 6535
Golden Valley Road.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to approve the request for
a building permit and final plans for multiple dwellings at 6535 Golden Valley
Road, subject to posting a $5,000 Landscaping Bond and the approval of the
Building Inspector.
Request for Building Permit - 1725 Lilac Drive North, Multiple Dwelling:
The Building Inspector presented final plans for a multiple dwelling at
1735 Lilac Drive North.
MOVED by Schaphorst seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the request for
a building permit and final plans for a multiple dwelling at 1735 Lilac Drive
North, subject to brick construction on screen wall, posting $5,000 Landscap-
ing Bond and subject to the approval of the Building Inspector.
Request for Building Permit - Boulevard Cafe, 5530 Wayzata Boulevard:
The Building Inspector presented remodeling plans and a request for a build-
ing permit for the Boulevard Cafe at 5530 Wayzata Boulevard.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the request for a
building permit and the remodeling plans for the Boulevard Cafe at 5530 Way-
zata Boulevard, subject to the approval of the Building Inspector.
Request for Building Permit - Skelly Service Station, 1200 Turner's Crossroad:
The Building Inspector presented a request for approval of the set -back for
the proposed Skelly Service Station Building at 1200 Turner's Crossroad. The
property across the street along approximately half the length of the proposed
building site for the Skelly Service Station is zoned open development which
requires more set -back.
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MJVED by Teresi seconded by Schaphorst carried to approve the proposed
set -back for the Skelly Service Station, since the open development zon-
ing will not remain in that category indefinitely, subject to the approval
of the Building Inspector.
Re: Water Tower Construction - Pittsburgh -Des Moines Steel Company:
Mr. Smith and Mr. Peterson of Pittsburgh -Des Moines Steel Company appeared
to request an adjustment of the contract price for the Water Tower con-
structed for the Village of Golden Valley.
MOVED by Schaphorst seconded by Scherer carried to refer the matter to the
Village Attorney and Village Manager for recommendation.
Discussion of Improvement of Specific Areas (Bassett's Creek):
Mr. Chenoweth spoke as a member of the Bassett's Creek Committee and stated
an interim report was being prepared.
Mr. Gordon Garis, 5920 Wolfberry Lane, spoke for the citizens in the area
adjacent to the Bassett Creek crossing under St. Croix Avenue, regarding
the drainage work being done in Hipp's Graceful Addition. Mr. Garis re-
quested the Council to:
1. Take the necessary steps to have the creek remain
in its natural course.
2. That the proposed park area be clearly defined.
3. That lot 6 remain open or be zoned residential.
Council referred the matter to a later meeting.
Civil Defense Director - Presentation of Award:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
Mr. Wallace Caryl, Civil Defense Director for Golden Valley, presented an
award to Mayor Nadasdy on behalf of Golden Valley from the United States
Civil Defense Council for fourth place in class A "BEST GENERAL CIVIL DE-
FENSE NEWS STORY OF THE YEAR" dated October 21-25, 1963.
Mr. Caryl spoke baefly regarding the Civil Defense Department and its work
in Golden Valley.
Petition for Waiver of Public Hearing (64-WM-21):
The Village Clerk presented a petition and waiver of right to public hear-
ing by all owners affected on a certain proposed public improvement, 64-WM-21.
Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and NDVED its adoption:
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"RESOLUTION WAIVING THE PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA
STATUTES 429.031, SUBD. 3 AND ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF A
PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT (64-WM-21)"
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 de-
clared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested
by the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page _1zz
Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING
CONTRACT CHANGES PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES 129.041, SUED. 7"
(64-WM-21)
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 signa-
ture attested by the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page �.
' Resolution Ordering Dust Abatement (64 -DA -5):
Member Scherer introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION ORDERING DUST TREATMENT FOR CERTAIN STREETS"
(63 -DA -5)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Schaphorst 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 I
Resolution re: Assessments Against Tax Forfeited Lands:
Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION DETERMINING TOTAL AMOUNTS THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN
ASSESSED AGAINST CERTAIN PARCELS OF TAX FORFEITED LANDS IF
SUCH PROPERTIES HAD BEEN SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS AT THE TIME
OF DETERMINATION BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE FOLLOWING
SCHEDULES AND DIRECTING THE VILLAGE CLERK TO PREPARE AN
ABSTRACT SHOWING THE DESCRIPTION OF EACH PARCEL OF LAND
FORFEITED TO THE STATE FOR NON-PAYMENT OF TAXES AND THE
TOTAL AMOUNT THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN ASSESSED AGAINST EACH
PARCEL IT IT HAD BEEN SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENT: AND DIRECT-
ING SAID VILLAGE CLERK TO CERTIFY THAT SAME TO THE COUNTY
AUDITOR PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 394, LAWS
OF MINNESOTA"
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The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Schaphorst, 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
-a..�
Village Lot on Winnetka Avenue North:
The Village Manager stated that the lot on Winnetka Avenue North owned
by the Village (Lot 32, Auditor's Subdivision No. 360) has been appraised.
MVED by Teresi seconded by Schaphorst carried to defer this matter in-
definitely or until a prospective buyer appears.
Second Reading - Sign Ordinance:
Council deferred the matter to later meeting pending further study.
Resolution Requesting Review of General Hospital Budzet:
Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and NOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION REQUESTING COUNTY BOARD TO REVIEW TT9 DE-
TERMINATION OF AMOUNTS FORMING THE BASIS FOR GENERAL HOS-
PITAL TAX LEVY FOR 196"
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly 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 at-
tested by the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page .
Recommendation from Planning Commission re: Building Code:
The Village Manager presented a committee report from the Ordinance & Long
Range Committees dated May 6, 1963, regarding the multiple dwelling building
code. After review of said report Council expressed general approval.
Resolution Providing for Issuance & Sale of Municipal State -Aid Bonds $1110,000:
Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION DETERMINING UPON ISSUANCE OF
$140,000 MUNICIPAL STATE -AID STREET BONDS
OF 1963"
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The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Schaphorst 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
g9
Request for Public Hearing to Chime Institutional Zoning Code:
The Village Manager presented the request for a Public Hearing to Change the
Institutional Zoning Code.
LVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to call a Public Hearing
on December 4, 1963, to change the Institutional Zoning Code.
Request to Delete Water Improvement Construction (Adeline Lane 64-WM-90):
MDVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to delete construction of
water improvement for Adeline Lane (64-WM-90).
American Legion, Chester Byrd Post #523 - Permit for Bingo.
The Village Manager presented a Proclamation for Veteran's Day from the
American Legion, Chester Byrd Post #523 and a. request for a permit to play
bingo. The Mayor signed the proclamation. Council took no action on the
bingo permit.
Resolution Ordering Condemnation for Sanitary Sewer (63 -LF -1):
Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION ORDERING CONDEMNATION"
(63 -LF -1)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Schaphorst 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.
Final Approval of Three Town Water Agreement:
Council deferred the matter to November 19, 1963.
Request for Permit to Deliver Christmas Trees:
The Village Clerk presented the request for a permit to deliver Christmas
Trees in Golden Valley by the Boy Scout Troups 2 & 74.
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MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve the request
for a permit to deliver Christmas Trees in Golden Valley by the Boy
Scout Troups #2 & 74.
Bills:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Schaphorst carried to approve the bills as
submitted on the prelist.
Re: Division of Lot 14, Block 3, Glenurban 2nd Addition:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
The Village Manager presented a letter dated October 17, 1963, regarding
the division of Lot 14, Block 3, Glenurban 2nd Addition. Said letter and
deed were ordered placed on file in the ClerkIs Office.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the division of
Lot 14, Block 3, Glenurban 2nd Addition.
Re: Condemnation No. 265, Appeal as to Parcel No. 92•
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
The Village Manager presented the offer of a settlement of Condemnation
No. 265.
MVED by Schaphorst seconded by Scherer carried to approve the settlement
of Condemnation No. 265, Appeal - Parcel No. 92 in the amount of $2,500.00
MOVED by Scherer seconded by Schaphorst carried to adjourn the meeting at
11:30P.M.
Mayor
7Attest:
Village Clerk
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