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08-03-65 City Council Minutes.. 4 REGULAR MEETING of the VILLAGE COUNCIL August 3, 1965 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 August 3, 1965, at 8:00 o'clock P. M. The following members were present: Flannagan, Nadasdy, Schaphorst, and Teresi; and the following was absent: Garis. Present were Village Manager, Roger K. Ulstad; Village Attorney, Robert M. Skare; Village Engineer, Donald Sorensen; Village Clerk, Helen Penniman; Building Inspector, Dan Lynch; Village Planner, John Voss; Member of the Planning Commissi6n, Joe L. Brown. Invocation: Rev. Lester Stine, Valley of Peace Lutheran Church. Minutes of June 22.July 20, 1965 Council deferred action on the minutes of June 22nd and July 20, 1965 to the meeting of August 17, 1965. West Urban Association - Request for Foot Bride Across Hi hwa rr`66 to Park: Mr. Charles R. Stone, 4955 Sorrell Avenue, appeared as spokesman for residents in the West Urban Association, requesting safe access to Scheid Park for the children living North of County Road #66 and East of Highway j1100. Mr. Stone submitted a written request which was ordered placed on file in the Clerk's office. The West Urban Association requested of the Council that they be allowed to be represented and appear before the County Commission with their request for a foot bridge across Highway #66. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to request the above referenced matter be placed on the agenda of the County Commission and notify the residents of the date of the hearing. Proposed Agreement for Settlement of Scheid's Park Condemnation: The Village Attorney presented a proposal for settlement of the Scheid Park condemnation, to deed back a portion of the park north and east of County Road r66, to the original owners, they will pay the special assessments. This property may then be used for double bungalow as it is abutting Institutional Zone and will permit this use. The Village will retain a 50' strip of land for future access to the proposed bridge and park. WE Regular Meeting of the Village Council, August 3, 1965 MOVED by Teresi seconded by Schaphorst carried to vacate a portion of the platted park in Scheid Terrace and call a public hearing on September 21, 1965 for said vacation. Public Hearing - Zoning, 2200 Winnetka Avenue Nort Multiple Dwelli nc.. The Village Clerk presented an affidavit of publication in the official news- paper 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 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 Mr. John Bies 2337 Winnetka Avenue North Mr. Clayton Kessler 1820 Rhode Island Avenue North Mr. James Andress 8020 Wynwood Road Mr. Ted Stone 2001 Rhode Island Avenue North Mr. Dennis Johnson 190 Quebec Avebue North Mr. Norman Nelson 7620 Winnetka Heights Drive Mr. John Powell 19L1. Rhode Island Avenue North OBJECTION Mr. Bies spoke for 147 residents and signers of a petition against the proposed zoning. The following were the objections enumerated: 1. Additional Traffic 2. Loss of Property Values 3. Aesthetic Values 4. Taxes 5. Additional Police Protection Traffic will increase on Pennsylvania where children are playing. Only deluxe apartments will support school district, will cause extra police problems. Will reduce values of homes, cause traffic problems. Not in keeping with general welfare of public. The developer promised double bungalows as a buffer from Custom Tool Company. Winnetka Avenue cannot handle traffic, which will use Pennsylvania, a residential street. Will depreciate home values. Asked what kind of single family dwellings were proposed. 14c Regular Meeting of the Village Council, August 3, 1965 PROPONENT REASON Mr. Richard Fudali, Attorney Skyline Builders have purchased Lots 8, representing Jones, Lamphere & 91 10, 11, 12 & 13 adjoining said Jones property for single family dwellings. Proposed apartments, estimated valuation of $21000,000 with estimated taxes exclusive of special assessments $50,000. Will not devalue surrounding property. $6,500 in unpaid taxes. Mr. William Dolan, Engineer for Skyline Builders, stated the soil borings show 3 to 4 feet of peat along Winnetka. They proposed to fence a drainage pond which will serve 37 acres of surrounding land. Mr. Frank Scholtec In favor of apartments, would like to 8100 - 25th Avenue North see a buffer between the industrial zone. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Mr. Joe L. Brown, Member of the Planning Commission, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve said zoning. (see minutes of 7-15-65). Council stated if the present trend continued the number of apartment units would exceed the number of single family homes soon, and felt that the multiple dwellings would devalue the homes in the village. Such a movement takes away the grass roots. Mr. Richard Fudali requested that the public hearing be continued, in view of the fact that the full council was not present. MOVED by Schaphorst seconded by Flannagan carried to continue the public hearing and call a special meeting on August 24, 1965, at 8:00 P. M. Public Hearing - Zoning, 200 Kinnetka Avenue North, Multiple Dwelling & Residential, M. B. Hagen Realty Company: The Village Clerk presented an affidavit of publication in the official news- paper 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 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 Mr. Cal Sathre Alarmed to see apartments near their 7330 Half Moon Drive expensive homes. 1`50 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, August 3, 1965 Mr. E. Doyle Robison 7701 Ewald Terrace Mr. Richard H. McAlpin 7325 Half Moon Drive Mr. Geo. E. Suddendorf 7.25 Harold Avenue Mr. Wallace A. Klovstad 1220 Welcome Avenue Mr. Edward Burke 7801 Western Avenue Mr. Graydon Ewald 7500 Western Avenue Mr. Tom DeCola, Builder 7315 Ridgeway Road Mr. William Pilgrim 7303 Ridgeway Road Mrs. Robert S. Treichler 7915 Western Avenue PROPONENTS Mr. Don Hagen of M. B. Hagen Realty of Hopkins, Minn. Mr. Keith Weirman, Land Planner Would not have considered buying if the proposed apartment buildings were there. A buffer zone is most important in planning. Traffic is heavy now, this would increase traffic. Concerned because of the number of units in the apartment building. Would rather have the swamp than apartments. Felt this was not the location for four story apartment buildings. Built the area and promised a buffer of homes or double bungalows. The traffic pattern would create a traffic problem. dill swamp across from her house be flooded. REASON Presented the land planner who designed the proposed land use. Stated that they had considered the traffic, adjacent land use and the site itself. They propose 450 units in 10 buildings, approximately $105000 per unit or a total of $4,500,000 with a tax yield of $135,000 per year. 540 underground garages with landscaping and swimming pool on top. Buildings 4 Or 5 stories high. The homes to be $303000 est. cost as a buffer. The proponents answered questions regarding the proposed plat development. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Mr. Joe L. Brown, Member of the Planning Commission, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission for Multiple Dwelling (M-3) and Residential Zoning to approve said zoning (see minutes of 7-15-65). Regular Meeting of the Village Council, August 3, 1965 Council stated this.was a well developed project, but the problem of apart- ments in Golden Valley needed study, that the ratio of apartments to single family dwellings is high in the village. Council is opposed to this height of building next to residential zone. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to continue the public hearing, since a full council was not present, to the meeting of September 21, 1965, at 8:00 P. M. ariniz - er The Village Clerk presented an affidavit of publication in the official news- paper 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 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 PROPONENT REASON Mr. Phillip Krelitz The owner of seven lots, wishes to 4624 Sunset Ridge add to the Valley Plaza Shopping Center 10,000 sq. feet. Mr. Joe L. Brown, Member of the Planning Commission, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve said zoning. (see minutes of 7-15-65). The Mayor closed the public hearing. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by S chaphorst carried to give a first reading to an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE" (Phillip J. Krelitz ) MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the ordinance herein quoted by title on its first reading. Re: 150. Boone Avenue North - Petition From Residents: Mr. Harper, 8600 Winsdale Street, presented a petition from the residents regarding the condition of a partially constructed house at 150. Boone Avenue North. 15.2 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, August 3, 1965 Mrs. Henry Pickett, 8640 Winsdale Street, stated she was the unofficial watcher of the children who might get hurt on the premises at 1504 Boone Avenue. MOVED by Schaphorst seconded by Flannagan carried to authorize that proceed- ings be commensed to correct all hazardous conditions by order of theVillage Council under the Minnesota Statutes. Re: Scott Avenue North - Petition From Residents: Mr. Harry Hamman, Village Weed Inspector, reported on the condition of the partially completed homes on Scott Avenue North. Some of these homes will be taken over by the State of Minnesota. Council took no action on the matter. Request for Sign Permit - Woodfill's Shell Station, 5500 Golden Valley Road: The Building Inspector presented the request to replace a present banjo sign on Golden Valley Road by one on ,100. Signs were damaged during the tornado. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresa carried to approve the request to replace a banjo type sign at Woodfill's Shell Station at 5500 Golden Valley Road, subject to the approval of the Village Manager and Building Inspector. Report on Feinberg Distributing Company: The Village Manager read a letter from Feinberg Distributing Company dated July 30, 1965, stating their plans'to control the odors from their operation, and requesting 30 to 60 days to correct the problem. Council took no action on the matter. Request for Building Permit - Psychiatry & Neurology Clinic; 4225 Golden Valley Road: The Building Inspector presented final plans and specifications for the Psychiatry and Neurology Clinic at 4225 Golden Valley Road with a 300 foot set -back from Golden Valley Road. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve the request for a building permit for the Psychiatry & Neurology Clinic at 4225 Golden Valley Road, subject to the approval of the Building Inspector and.a $3,000 Landscaping Bond. Request for Sign Permit - White House, 4900 Olson Highway: The Building Inspector presented a request for a sign permit for the White House at 4900 Olson Highway, replacing 300 feet of sign space with 90 feet. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to approve the request for a sign permit for the White House at 4900 Olson Highway, subject to the approval of the Building Inspector. 1 11 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, August 3, 1965 sion of Ponding Area & Plaza, 7500 Olson Highway: Mr. Dolan gave a drainage report for Skyline Plaza at 7500 Olson Highway, and requested deferment on starting construction of the proposed mortuary since thast area is proposed for a drainage pond. They plan to construct a multiple dwelling (M-2) and service station at this time. They also requested a time estimation for the construction of the proposed storm sewer to relieve the drainaga problem for this property. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Schaphorst carried to approve the proposed plan of construction and ponding. Request for Public Hearing - Plat, Skyline Plaza, 7500 Olson Highway: Mr. Fudali, Attorney, requested a public hearing to plat Skyline Plaza, 7500 Olson Highway, on September �1, 1965. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to call a public hearing to plat Skyline Plaza at 7500 Olson Highway on September 21, 1965. c Hearing - Public Bituminous Surfa catio n : The Mayor opened the public hearing for republication on public improvements. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to close the public hearing. Waiver of Public Hearing - Watermains (65 WM-37) The Village Engineer presented waivers of public hearing for watermains (65-W-37) Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION WAIVING PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES 1.29.031, SUED. 3 AND ORDER- ING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS" (65 -iii -37 ) 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, 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 _9. Member Schaphorst introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING CONTRACT CHANGES PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES 429.041, SUBD. 7" (65-%1-37) 1`5 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, August 3, 1965 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 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_Z&_. Street Alignment - Lee Avenue North, Spruce 3rd Addition: Council discussed the matter above referred to and took no action. First Reading - Ordinance Establishing Voting Precincts: The Village Attorney presented an ordinance establishing voting precincts. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to give a first reading to an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE DISSOLVING PRESENT ELECTION PRECINCTS AND ESTABLISHING SIX (6) ELECTION PRECINCTS FOR THE VILLAGE" MOVED by Teresa seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the ordinance herein quoted by title on its first reading. 1964 Audit of Water Commission: The Village Manager presented the 1964 Audit of the Water Commission. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to approve the 1964 Audit of theWater Commission and order same placed on file in the Clerk's Office. Resolution Ordering Dust Treatment (65 -DA -65, 661 67): Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MATED its adoption: "RESOLUTION ORDERING DUST TREATMENT FOR CERTAIN STREETS' (65 -DA -65, 66, 67) 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, 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 ZIM - Unified Operation & Maintenance of Village Streets & County Highways: The Village Manager read a letter from the City of Bloomington, dated July 20, 1965, regarding unified total operation and maintenance of streets and county highways within municipal boundaries. Regular Meeting of the Village Council, August 3, 1965 MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to submit a letter to the county stating Golden Valley's attitude with reference to unified total operation and maintenance of streets and county highways within the Village of Golden Valley. Interconnection of Trunk Sewer - City of Minneapolis (Consulting Engineer): Council deferred action on the above matter to the meeting of August 17, 1965. Licenses: MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to approve the licenses as'follows: No. Licensee Type Fee 351. Product Design & Engineering, Inc. Soft Drink $10.00 3515 Jewel Tea Company, Inc. Peddlar 11.00 Bills: MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve the bills as submitted on the prelist and add a bill for George Mollen, 415 Decatur for sattlement of a claim from sewer damage in the amount of $55.00• Request to Play Bingo - Tifereth B'Nai Jacob Synagogue: The Village Manager presented a request from Tifereth B'Nai Jacob Synagogue to play bingo on September 11th and 12th, 1965. Council took no action on the matter. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Schaphorst carried to adjourn the meeting at 12:00 M. Attest: Village C erk 1