12-15-64 Council Minutes0
REGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
December 15, 1964
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a special 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 15, 1964, at
7:30 o'clock P.M.
The following members were present: Flannagan, Garis, Nadasdy, Schaphorst,
and Teresi; and the following were absent: None.
Invocation: Rev. Roland 0. Koch, Golden Valley Lutheran, 100 Turner's
Crossroad.
Present were Village Manager, Roger K. Ulstad; Village Attorney, Robert
M. Skare; Village Engineer, Donald Sorensen; Building Inspector, Dan
Lynch; Village Clerk, Helen Penniman; Vice -President of the Planning
Commission, Robert Raugland.
Minutes of December lst; December 8, 1964:
MOVED by Schaphorst seconded by Garis carried to approve the minutes of
December 1, 1964, and December 8, 1964, as submitted to the Council.
Award of Bid - Police Patrol Vehicle:
The Village Manager presented the affidavit of publication in the official
newspaper. Sealed bids for a Police Patrol Vehicle were received and the
Chief -of -Police and Village Clerk met in the Council Chambers at 7800
Golden Valley Road, at 11:00 o'clock A.M., on December 14, 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
Make
Gross Bid
Trade -In
Net Bid
Kay Motors
Plymouth
$2,095.00
$300.00
$1,795.00
Hopkins Motor
Dodge
21354.14
450.00
1,904.14
Sales
Osseo Motors
Chevrolet
2,222.11
350.00
1,872.11
Major Motors
Ford
2,120.00
300.00
1,820.00
Midway Co.
Ford
2,111.00
425.00
1,686.00
The Chief -of -Police recommended that Midway Company, the lowest respons-
ible bidder, be awarded the bid in the amount of $1,686.00.
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MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to award the bid to
Midway Company in the amount of $1,686.00, upon recommendation of the
Chief -of -Police.
Continued Public Hearing - Plat, Circle Down and Natchez Avenue:
The Village Manager presented an affidavit of publication and announced
that this was a continued public hearing from the November 17, 1964, meet-
ing.
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. No persons presented object-
ions except the following:
OBJECTOR OBJECTION
Mr. E. W. Trow Representing approximately twenty
1632 Sunset Ridge residents who object. Questioned
if a moratorium is in effect for
double bungalows. Will this effect
land purchased since the moritorium?
Mr. Trow requested the matter be
deferred and asked if the opponents
would have another opportunity to
object.
Mr. R. L. Lawton They built because only single family
208 Janalyn Circle dwellings with attached garages
were permitted. Not fair to allow
double bungalows in this area.
Mr. Lloyd Laird Stated he has lived there forty years;
4640 Sunset Ridge the property is only a slough and will
be flooded when it rains. Not suitable
for building. No reason to build there.
Mr. George Kelby Mr. Kelby owned a double bungalow in
4508 Sunset Ridge Edina. They soon deteriorate with
absentee owners.
Mr. Walter Kostick Against income producing property, no
4606 Sunset Ridge matter what name it goes by.
PROPONENT REASON
Mr. Vern 0. Lundgren Mr. Lundgren stated he is the new owner
1316 Tyrol Trail South of the property since the last public
hearing.
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Mr. Vern 0. Lundgren (cont'd) This zoning will not devalue
property around the area. Pro-
posed a residence with a mother-
in-law apartment, with value be-
tween $30,000 and $40,000.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Gar -is carried to continue the public hearing
to the meeting of January 5, 1961.
Continued Public Hearing - Zoning, Sandburg Road & Nevada (John Bonner):
The Village Manager informed the Council that the proponent withdrew his
request for said zoning.
Public Hearing - Plat, Skyline 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.
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:
OBJECTOR OBJECTION
None None
The proponents were present and presented the proposed plat and answered
questions for Council.
Mr. Robert Raugland, Vice -President of the Planning Commission, presented
the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve said plat. (see
minutes of 12-10-64).
Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(Acceptance of Platting of
Skyline Plaza Addition)
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, Garis, Nadasdy, Schaphorst, 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 Clerk. See Resolutions Book page
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Public Hearing - Plat, William R. Miller 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 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:
OBJECTOR OBJECTION
None None
Mr. Robert Raugland, Vice -President of the Planning Commission, presented
the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve said plat. (see
minutes of 12-10-64).
Member Schaphorst introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(Acceptance of Platting of
William R. Miller Addition)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Garis and, upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in
favor thereof: Flannagan, Garis, Nadasdy, Schaphorst, 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 Clerk. See Resolutions Book page
Second Reading - Ordinance, amending Zoning Code (Skyline Builders):
The proponent agreed to start construction and box -in the multiple dwelling
and Professional and Business Office building before receiving a second read-
ing on an ordinance amending the Commercial Zone.
Council stated the reason for deferring the second reading on the rezoning
ordinance on the commercial zoning was to consider the building permit at
the same time.
MOVED by Garis seconded by Schaphorst carried to continue the Public Hearing
on the Commercial zoning subject to proposed plans for the commercial and
until the other structures are boxed -in.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to give a second reading to
an ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE"
(Skyline Builders -Multiple Dwelling)
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MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Garis carried to approve the ordinance
herein quoted by title on its second reading and to order publication
thereof. See Ordinance Book page 6z.5
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to give a second reading
to an ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE"
(Skyline Builders -Professional & Business Office)
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Garis carried to approve the ordinance
herein quoted by title on its second reading and to order publication
thereof. See Ordinance Book page 116
Second Reading - Ordinance, Custody & Disposal of Unclaimed Property:
MOVED by Schaphorst seconded by Flannagan carried to give a second read-
ing to an ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE"
(Custody and Disposal of Unclaimed Property
in Possession of the Village)
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Garis carried to approve the ordinance
herein quoted by title on its second reading and to order publication
thereof. See Ordinance Book page �, /7
Request for Building Permits - Double Bungalows (DuSchane & Cross):
The Building Inspector presented plans for double bungalows for DuSchane
and Cross at the following addresses: 1315, 1317 Edgewood; 1333, 1335
Edgewood; 1318, 1320 Edgewood; 1336, 1338 Edgewood; 1315, 1317 Douglas
Drive. 1333, 1335 Douglas Drive.
Mr. DuSchane and Mr. Cross were present to answer questions for Council.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Schaphorst carried to approve the request
for building permits for double bungalows at the above referenced lo-
cations, subject to the approval of the Building Inspector.
School Survey Committee Report:
Mr. John Lindell and Wally Erickson appeared and submitted a written
report to Council, dated December 15, 1964.
The Committee would like to suggest that the Council consider the follow-
ing: enlargement of the committee, obtain professional service of a type
similar to that of University Field Study Group and support of the Golden
Valley School Board.
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Based on the above recommendations the committee requested Council con-
sideration.
Discussion of Proposed Residential Zoning District Revision:
Council discussed the report on Residential Zoning District Revisions at
length.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to call a public hearing on
the proposed Residential Zoning District Revision on January 5, 1965.
Request for Building Permit & Ordinance Waiver - General Mills:
The Village Manager presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission
to approve the ordinance waiver. (see minutes of 12-10-64).
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Garis carried to approve the ordinance waiver
and building permit for an addition to the General Mills Office Building at
9200 Wayzata Boulevard, subject to the approval of the Building Inspector.
Resolution Requesting Advanc6 Funds - State Aid Construction:
The Village Manager presented a resolution requesting advance funds from
State Aid Construction Funds.
Member Schaphorst introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(S.A.P. No. 28-330-02)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Garis and, upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof: Flannagan, Garis, Nadasdy, Schaphorst, and Teresi; and the follow-
ing 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
Resolution Selecting a Representative to Henne in County League:
Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION DESIGNATING REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE
TO HENNEPIN COUNTY LEAGUE"
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Garis and, upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in
favor thereof: Flannagan, Garis, Nadasdy, Schaphorst, 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 Clerk. See Resolutions Book page�L
277
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Request for Public Hearing - Street Vacation, Portions of Maryland Avenue,
Winsdale Street, Louisiana Avenue:
The Village Manager presented a request for a public hearing for Street
Vacation of Portions of Maryland Avenue, Winsdale Street, Louisiana Avenue.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to call a public hearing
for Street Vacation of Portions of Maryland, Avenue, Winsdale Street, Louisi-
ana Avenue on January 19, 1965.
Administrative Recommendation - Lot Divisions, Joe Pazandak:
The Village Manager presented an Administrative Recommendation for lot
division for Joe Pazandak, as recommended by the Planning Commission.
(see minutes 12-10-64).
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the lot divisions
for Joe Pazandak upon recommendation of the Planning Commission.
Request for Fund Transfers:
The Village Manager submitted a written request from the Finance Office
for fund transfers.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to approve the request
for fund transfers as recommended by the Finance Office and Village Manager.
Resolution Authorizing Issuance of Improvement Bonds of 1964:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
Member Schaphorst introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION CONSOLIDATING 1963 BITUMINOUS
SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS AND 1964 WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENTS"
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 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 at-
tested by the Clerk. See Resolutions Book page iJ
Member Schaphorst introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE AND PROVIDING
FOR THE FORM AND DETAILS OF $550,000
IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF 1964, AND APPROPRIATING SPECIAL
ASSESSMENTS FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF"
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, December 15, 1964
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Flannagan and, upon vote being taken thereon, the following
voted in favor thereof: Flannagan, Garis, Nadasdy, Schaphorst, and Teresi;
and the following voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution
was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature
attested by the Clerk. See Resolutions Book page
Communication - Hennepin County Municipal Court:
The Village Manager presented an Agreement for rental of space for the
Hennepin County Court in the Village Hall.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve the Agreement
with Hennepin County Municipal Court for rental of space in the Village
Hall.
Communication - Northern States Power Company:
The Village Manager read a letter dated November 27, 1964, regarding new
and lower rates for electricity effective on and after December 31, 1964.
Council took no action.
Communication - League of Minnesota Municipalities:
The Village Manager informed the Council of the Annual Conference for
Mayors and Councilmen at the Continuation Center on March 22-23, 1965.
Licenses:
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to approve the follow-
ing licenses:
No. Licensee
3222 Feld Market
3223 North East Vending Service
3224 Lee's Catering Co.
3225 Philco Distributors, Inc.
3226 F. & H. Liquor Store
3227 Gray's Texaco Service
322$ Bowery Tavern
3229 Medicine Lake Shell
3230 Mark Hurd Aerial Surveys, Inc.
3231 Nortronics Co. Inc. (Automatic Vendors)
3232 Pako Corp.
3233 Celebrity Lanes, Inc.
3234 Schaper Mfg. Co.
3235 Westwood Hills Service
3236 Leo's Sinclair Service
3237 Shell Service Center
3238 Cross Road Skelly
3239 Cross Road Skelly
320 Larry's 66 Service
Type Fee
Cigarette $12.00
if It
It 11 (New Mgr.)
I1 it
it tl
Soft Drink 10.00 New
Gas Pumps (4) 20.00 New
Cigarette 12.00
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MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the request by
Joe Piazza to furnish food for a Boy Scout meeting.
MOVED by Teresi seconded+by Schaphorst carried to approve pro -rating the
license for Cross Road Skelly.
MOVED by Schaphorst seconded by Garis carried to add $10.00 to the pre -
list for Registration Fee for Minnesota Public Works Conference.
Closing Hours - Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve Days:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
MOVED by Garis seconded by Schaphorst carried to close the Village Offices
at noon on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve days.
Emergency Sewer Repairs:
The Village Manager presented bills for emergency repairs to the sanitary
sewer by Barbarossa & Sons in the amount of $6,713.71.
MOVED by Schaphorst seconded Flannagan carried to approve the bill for
emergency repairs to the sanitary sewer by Barbarossa & Sons in the amount
of $6,713.71.
Sj2ecial Council Meeting - December 29,_1964:
MOVED by Schaphorst seconded by Flannagan carried to call a special council
meeting at noon on December 29, 1964.
Hospitalization Contract for 1965:
The Village Manager gave a resume of several hospitalization plans for 1965.
Three proposals were submitted: Provident - $26.66/Mo., Blue Cross - $24.62/Mo.,
North American - $24.12/Mo. On the basis of the proposals submitted, the Com-
pany best suited to the needs of the Village Employment was the bid of Blue
Cross.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to approve a contract with
Blue Cross at the monthly fee of $24.62 for 1965, upon recommendation of the
Village Manager.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to adjourn the meeting at
11:30 P.M.
Mayor
Attest:
Village Clerk