01-07-64 Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
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January 7, 1964
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 7, 1964, at
7:30 o'clock P.M.
The following members were present: Flannagan, Garis, Nadasdy, Schaphorst;
and the following was absent: Teresi.
Present were Village Manager, Roger K. Ulstad; Village Attorney, Robert M.
Skare; Village Engineer, Donald Sorensen; Village Clerk, Helen Penniman;
Building Inspector, Dan Lynch.
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M.
Invocation: Rev. Lester Stine, Valley of Peace Lutheran Church.
Oath of Office:
Judge A. Paul Lommen gave the Oath of Office to Mayor Carl Nadasdy;
Trustees Arthur W. Flannagan and Gordon 0. Garis.
Minutes of December 14, 1963: December 17, 1963:
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to approve the minutes
of December 14, 1963, and December 17, 1963, as submitted to the Council.
Appointment of ActinZ Mayor:
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to appoint Cliff Teresi
as Acting Mayor to preside in the absence of the Mayor.
Continued Public Hearing -
Douglas Drive 6155 Duluth Street
& 6150 St. Croix Ave.:
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place for the above referenced
Public Hearing.
PROPONENT
Mr. DeVries of DeMac, Inc.
Mr. Tom McKee, Builder
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Mr. De Vries and Mr. McKee appeared
to answer questions for Council.
Mr. McKee stated the proposed multi-
ple dwelling at Turner's Crossroad
and Glenwood Avenue. The building
is to be of brick and panels. They
are not going to build a double bung-
alow; only interested in multiple
dwelling. Financeing could be delayed.
Russell Johnson, builder, may build
the double bungalow.
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PROPONENT REASON
Mr. F. R. Luedke Asked what taxpayers have to
6020 Duluth Lane gain by this development; it
will be overcrowding the area.
What assurance of no further
commercial development.
Council descussed the proposed zoning at length and pointed out residential
zoning in the area.
Mrs. E. C. Farni, 6005 Wolfberry Lane, asked about the area zoned for Bus-
iness and Professional Office; set -back, height and parking area.
Mr. DeVries, the proponent, requested a continued public hearing until
a full council was present.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to continue the public
hearing to February 18, 1961, or at such time as full Council is present.
Notices will again be sent to the residents.
Award of Bid - Police Patrol Car:
The Village Manager presented an affidavit of publication in the official
newspaper of the Call For Bids. Sealed bids have been received and the
Village Manager and Village Clerk have met in the Council Chambers at
7800 Golden Valley Road at 11:00 A.M. on January 3, 1964, and have then
and there publicly opened and read the bids received. The Chief of Police
tabulated said bids and they were found to be as follows:
BIDDER BID BOND TOTAL
DAHLBERG BROTHERS, INC. X $2,154.63
With Solid Front Seat 2,154.63
With Split Front Seats
BOB LARSEN FORD COMPANY X
With Solid Front Seat 2,242.15
With Split Front Seats
RETTINGER FORD X
With Solid Front Seat 21225.00
With Split Front Seats
THE WOODHEAD COMPANY, INC. X
With Solid Front Seat 2,196.70
With Split Front Seats 2,446.70
The Chief of Police submitted a report that the bid of Dahlberg Brothers,
Inc., in the amount of $2,154.63, was the low bid and recommended that
they be awarded the bid.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, January 7, 1961
MOVED by Schaphorst seconded by Garis carried to award the bid for one
Police Patrol Car to Dahlberg Brothers, Inc., in the amount of $2,151.63,
upon recommendation of the Chief of Police.
Recommendation from Bassett Creek Citizen's Committee:
The Village Manager presented "REPORT NUMBER ONE", dated December 10, 1963,
"RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS TO THE BASSETT'S CREEK WATER-
SHED DISTRICT" for Council consideration.
Mr. Florian J. West, Chairman, Bassett Creek Citizen's Committee, appeared
to answer questions for the Council.
Council proposed a joint meeting between the Council, Planning Commission,
Park & Recreation Commission and the Bassett Creek Citizen's Committee
during the month of February, 1961.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to accept the above
referenced report from the Bassett Creek Citizen's Committee as submitted
and to place it on file for future discussion.
Resolution Requesting Permits for Creek Crossing:
The Village Manager presented a resolution requesting permits for three
creek crossings of Bassett's Creek at St. Croix Avenue, Regent Avenue and
Bassett's Creek Drive.
MOVED by Schaphorst seconded by Flannagan carried to defer action on the
above matter to the meeting of January 21, 1964.
Discussion of Development - South Side of Highway #100 & #12:
A representative of Baker Properties presented and outlined the proposed
over-all project of development to be located on the South side of Highway
#12 and West side of Highway #100.
Because the development effects two municipalities, some problems might
arise with reference to their individual codes.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to instruct the Village
Staff of Golden Valley to work closely with the Staff of St. Louis Park
and Baker Properties in working out any differences that may arise and
to report periodically to the Council as developments progress.
Appointment of Chairman - School Survey Committee:
Mr. Wally Erickson, representing the Golden Valley School Survey Committee,
proposed Mr. John Lindell for Chairman of the Golden Valley School Survey
Committee and stated the committee wished to commend Mr. Gordon 0. Garis
for his work on the committee.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, January 7, 1964
MOVED by Schaphorst seconded by Garis carried to approve the appoint-
ment of Mr. John Lindell as Chairman of the Golden Valley School Survey
Committee upon recommendation of the committee.
Request for Building Permit - Calvary Lutheran Church, 7520 Golden Valley
Road:
The Building Inspector presented the plans for a proposed addition to the
Calvary Lutheran Church at 7520 Golden Valley Road.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to approve the request
for a building permit for an addition to the Calvary Lutheran Church at
7520 Golden Valley Road, subject to the removal of two residences on the
property before occupancy of the addition and subject to the approval of
the Building Inspector.
Resolution Changing Project Numbers For Public Improvements:
Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adop-
tion:
"RESOLUTION REDESIGNATING PROJECT NU14BERS FOR PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS AND AMENDING PRIOR COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS
PERTAINING THERETO"
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, Garis,Nadasdy, Schaphorst; 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 '' - L.
Appointment of Planning Commission Members:
The Village Manager presented a recommendation from the President of the
Planning Commission as follows:
Lyle Jensen Paul Senstad
Robert Raugland Logan Straw
Robert VanHauer
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to approve the reappoint-
ment of the above referenced members of the Planning Commission for a three-
year term, expiring in December, 1966.
Appointment of Civil Service Commissioner:
The Village Manager presented a recommendation from the Secretary of the
Civil Service Commission to reappoint Mr. John Enghauser as Civil Service
Commissioner for a three-year term, expiring December, 1966.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, January 7, 1964
MOVED by Garis seconded by Schaphorst carried to reappoint Mr. John
Enghauser as Civil Service Commissioner for a three-year term, expir-
ing in December, 1966, upon recommendation of the Civil Service Com-
mission.
Acquisition of Two Lots for Village Park Purposes:
The Village Manager presented a request from the Park & Recreation
Commission to acquire Lots 1 and 2, Block 3, Bergstrom Valley Heights
Addition for addition to Wesley Park, for the sum of $2,836.00.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to approve the ac-
quisition of Lots 1 and 2, Block 3, Bergstrom Valley Heights Addition
for addition to Wesley Park, for the sum of $2,836.00, upon recommend-
ation of the Park & Recreation Commission.
Appointment of Member & Alternate to Suburban Sanitary Sewer Commission:
MOVED by Schaphorst seconded by Flannagan carried to appoint Gordon Garis
as Member and Donald Sorensen as Alternate to the Suburban Sanitary Sewer
Commission.
Appointment of Director & Alternate to Suburban Rate Authorit
MOVED by Garis seconded by Schaphorst carried to appoint Arthur Flannagan
as Director and Roger K. Ulstad as Alternate to the Suburban Rate Author-
ity.
Appointment of Water Commissioner & Alternates:
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Garis carried to appoint Don Palmer as
Water Commissioner and Ray Sheehan Jr. and Burr Markham as Alternate~,
to the Golden Valley, Crystal, New Hope Joint Water Commission.
Appointment of Village Health Officer & Doctor:
MOVED by Schaphorst seconded by Flannagan carried to appoint Dr. Albert
Krieser as Village Health Officer and Village Doctor.
Appointment of Assistant Health Officer & Weed Inspector:
NDVED by Schaphorst seconded by Flannagan carried to appoint Harry Hamman
as Village Assistant Health Officer & Weed Inspector.
Re: Commissioner's Award - Villaize vs. Sadie Harold. et al:
The Village Manager submitted the Commissioner's Notice of Filing of Re-
port and Award in the above referenced condemnation proceedings.
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MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to approve the
awards as submitted and to instruct the proper Village Officials
to draw checks and tender same to the parties involved.
Designation of Official Depository:
MVED by Schaphorst seconded by Garis carried to designate the Golden
Valley State Bank as Official Depository for 1964.
Designation of Official Newspaper:
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Garis carried to designate the St.
Louis Park Dispatch as the Official Newspaper for 1964.
Discussion re: Extending Village Insurance Proposal for Three Years:
Council discussed extending the Village Insurance Proposal for General
and Auto Liability Insurance for three years. Council deferred the
matter to the meeting of January 21, 1964.
Special League MeetinE - January 9, 1961:
The Village Manager presented a notice of a Special Meeting of the
Hennepin County League of Mgnicipalities in St. Louis Park City Hall
on January 9, 1961, Subject: Sunday Closing Issue.
Members Flannagan and Schaphorst indicated they plan to attend said
meeting.
Discussion: Salary Rate Range:
The Village Manager presented a Salary Rate Range Survey compiled by
Stanton, Pittelkow & Associates and recommendations by the Village
Manager.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to approve the
changes in the Salary Rate Range as submitted and recommended by the
Village Manager.
Pay Increase:
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to approve an in-
crease inpay in the amount of $600.00 for the Village Manager, Mr.
Roger K. Ulstad, effective January 1, 1964.
Licenses:
MOVED by Schaphorst seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the
following licenses:
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Licensee
Type
Fee
2910
Golden Valley
Sports Center
Cigarette
$12.00
2911
Golden Valley
Meats
Food
25.00
2912
Cramer's Food
Mart
Cigarette
12.00
2913
Cramer's Food
Mart
Food
25.00
2914
Cramer's Food
Mart
Non-intox.
15.00
malt liquor
"Off -Sale"
2915
Cramer's Food
Mart
Soft Drink
10.00
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Aloha Corporation
"Off -Sale"
Liquor
200.00
Bills:
MOVED by Schaphorst seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the bills
as submitted on the prelist.
NDVE'D by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to adjourn the meeting
at 11:35 P.M.
Attest:
Village Clerk
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Mayor