05-03-66 City Council Minutesfl
REGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
May 3, 1966
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 May 3, 1966, at 8:00
o'clock P. M.
The following members were present: Flannagan, Garis, Nadasdy, Schaphorst
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, Paul
Senstad.
Invocation: Rev. Sylvan L. Lange, Golden Valley Baptist Church.
Minutes of April 5th, April 19, 1966:
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve the minutes of
April 5, 1966 and April 19, 1966, as submitted to the Council.
Award of Bids - Police Patrol Vehicles:
The Village Manager presented the affidavit of publication in the official
newspaper. Sealed bids were received and the Village Clerk, Chief -of -Police,
and Village Treasurer met at the Civic Center at 7800 Golden Valley Road at
11:00 A. M. on April 29, 1966, 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 TOTAL BID
Freeway Ford Ford $ 2,680.00
Dahlberg Ford Company Ford 2,808.12
Prestige Lincoln-Mercury Mercury 3,168.20
The Chief -of -Police recommended that the low bid meeting the specifications,
be awarded in the amount of $2,680.00 for two patrol vehicles to Freeway Ford.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to award the bid to the
low bidder, Freeway Ford, in the amount of $2,680.00 for two patrol vehicles,
upon recommendation of the Chief -of -Police.
Public Hearing — Zoning, 3901-4001 Olson Highway (M-2) Multiple Dwelling:
The Village Clerk presented the 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.
67
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 3, 1966
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 the
opportunity to express their views thereon, and all written objections heretofore
filed with the Clerk were presented and considered as follows:
OBJECTOR REASON
Mr. Chester T. Lundin The (M-2) zoning is too extensive a
421 France Avenue North usage of the area.
Mr. L. W. Rossell What assurance do they have that this
1416 Meadow Lane project will be completed and the high
rentals be maintained?
Mr.
C. D. Gilbert
Disagreed with the contention that homes
321
Sunnyridge Lane
are not being built along major highways.
Mr.
B. R. Nonick
Asked if this will be a permanent
4215 Poplar Drive
zoning of the property.
Mr.
Tom A. Foster
Opposed because there is not enough
120
Meadow Lane North
information, need more specific plans.
Mr.
Palmer Larson
What would the heights & elevations be,
425
France Avenue North
they are not shown on the plan.
Mr.
Clarence S. Johnson
Asked who would build on the property,
308
Sunnyridge Lane
a good builder could develop residential.
Mrs.
Phil 0. Lysne
Stated that they built there seventeen
303
Sunnyridge Lane
years ago and that the parkway is prime
residential property.
Mr.
C. D. Gilbert
This zoning will set precident as the
321
Sunnyridge Lane
first four story apartment building in
the village..
PROPONENT
REASON
Mr.
J. A. Anderson and
The new plans contain two buildings with
his
architect
74 units in each, 1, 2, & 3 bedrooms of
masonry and steel construction.
Mr. John Borchert In favor, 40 foot lots would be undesirable -
433 Westwood Drive North would the area ever be replatted. 74 units
as opposed to 38 residential lots. Mr.
Borchert agreed we need more information
on the heights and the play space.
69'.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 3, 1966
Mr. Paul Senstad, President of the Planning Commission, presented the Planning
Commission recommendation to approve said zoning. (see minutes of 3-10-66).
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Schaphorst stated he was opposed to an eight story Multiple dwelling at
this location, but was satisfied that the proponents have met and overcome
previous objections with the best proposal to be obtained at this location
and is in favor of same.
Member Garis stated that Member Schaphorst's reasons have a degree of logic,
felt this was good home sites in the future, but the proposal for a four story
multiple dwelling is as good a proposal as we will see, therefore supports the
proposal.
Member Teresi stated he preferred to see apartments to homes on 40 foot lots
developed. In favor of project.
Member Flannagan stated he was not a proponent for apartments, but in looking
at the whole picture, this is the best development, in favor of the project.
Mayor Nadasdy stated that the subject was well covered by the Council members.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to give a first reading to an
ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE"
(M-2 Multiple Dwelling Zoning District)
(James A. Anderson)
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi to approve the ordinance herein quoted
by title on its first reading. Upon roll call vote the members were recorded
as voting as follows:
Flannagan
YES
Garis
YES
Nadasdy
YES
Schaphorst
YES
Teresi
YES
The Mayor declared the vote carried and the first reading of the ordinance
approved.
Continued Public Hearing - Zoning, Multiple Dwelling (M-4), 6545 Olson Highway:
The Village Manager announced that this was a continued public hearing to zone
6515 Olson Highway to (M-4) Multiple Dwelling for Erland Ekberg.
Mr. Paul Senstad, President of the Planning Commission, presented the recommen-
dation of the Planning Commission to deny said zoning, 7 aye and 6 nay. (See
minutes of 3-10-66).
70
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 3, 1966
Mr. Ekberg, the proponent, presented a resume of his plans again.
The Village Manager read a petition opposed to multiple dwelling zone, signed
by fifteen residents.
Mr. J. L. Strobel, 6484 Westchester Circle, stated he was concerned by the
height of the proposed building and.the esthetic effect on the value of his
property.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Flannagan stated he was opposed to said zoning due to effect on the
property to the west. The present Ekberg -Petri Building was to be the buffer
between the industrial and residential zones.
Member Schaphorst stated he was opposed to a high-rise building at this site.
Member Garis stated he was not in favor of a high-rise at this location because
of the effect on the property to the west.
Member Teresi stated he had no comment, but was willing to gamble on the project.
Mayor Nadasdy stated he was in favor and willing to approve the project.
MOVED by Schaphorst seconded by Flannagan to deny the request for rezoning.
Upon roll call vote being taken the members were recorded as voting as follows:
Flannagan
YES
Garis
YES
Nadasdy
NO
Schaphorst
YES
Teresi
NO
The Mayor declared the motion passed and the rezoning denied.
Public Hearing - Plat, DeCola's Country Club Terrace:
The Village Manager 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
opportunity to express their views thereon. No persons presented objections
except the following:
OBJECTOR
Mr. George Voss
141�5 Kelly Drive
Mr. John Davies
7400 Plymouth Avenue North
OBJECTION
Questioned the lot size on the plat.
Asked how far the roadway is from his
garage. A resident for 18 years.
J
1
71
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 3, 1966
Mr. Lyle Dumke
1.01 Kelly Drive
Mrs. Davies
7400 Plymouth Avenue North
Mr. Sidney H. Anderson
1433 Pennsylvania Avenue North
Mr. George Masden
1445 Kelly Drive
Mrs. George Voss
1145 Kelly Drive
How much of his property would the
street line cover. Has organic gardens,
wants to save the apple trees.
Is interested in the jog on Plymouth
Avenue.
Asked what will happen to the drainage
in the area.
Does the platter have plans for sewer,
water, curb &_ gutter in the plat.
How is the depth of the lots decided.
Mr. Paul Senstad, President of the Planning Commission, presented the
recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve said plat. (See minutes
of 3-10-66).
Mr. L. A. Juhnke
101 Kelly Drive
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Would not like to give any of their
land for street right-of-way for
Oregon Avenue.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to give approval to the
plat of DeCola's Country Club Terrace subject to a performance bond, title
search and a meeting between the residents and platter.
Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(Acceptance of Plat - DeCola's Country Club Terrace)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Member Schaphorst, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members
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 Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page.
Public Hearing - Public Improvements, Seal Coating (66 -SC -1):
The Village Clerk presented an affidavit showing publication in the official
newspaper of the Notice of Public Hearing on certain proposed Public Improve-
ments (Proposed Seal Coat - 66 -SC -1) described in the resolution of this
Council relating thereto, adopted on April 5, 1966. 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:
- F
1
1
1
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 3, 1966
Mr. Lyle Dumke
1.01 Kelly Drive
Mrs. Davies
7400 Plymouth Avenue North
Mr. Sidney H. Anderson
1.33 Pennsylvania Avenue North
Mr. George Masden
1445 Kelly Drive
Firs. George Voss
115 Kelly Drive
How much of his property would the
street line cover. Has organic gardens,
wants to save the apple trees.
Is interested in the jog on Plymouth
Avenue.
Asked what will happen to the drainage
in the area.
Does the platter have plans for sewer,
water, curb & gutter in the plat.
How is the depth of the lots decided.
Mr. Paul Senstad, President of the Planning Commission, presented the
recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve said plat. (See minutes
of 3-10-66).
Mr. L. A. Juhnke Would not like to give any of their
1.01 Kelly Drive land for street right-of-way for
Oregon Avenue.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to give approval to the
plat of DeCola's Country Club Terrace subject to a performance bond, title
search and a meeting between the residents and platter.
Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(Acceptance of Plat - DeCola's Country Club Terrace)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Member Schaphorst, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members
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 Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page �.
Public Hearing - Public Improvements, Seal Coating (66 -SC -1):
The Village Clerk presented an affidavit showing publication in the official
newspaper of the Notice of Public Hearing on certain proposed Public Improve-
ments (Proposed Seal Coat - 66 -SC -1) described in the resolution of this
Council relating thereto, adopted on April 5, 1966. 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:
71
72
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 3, 1966
OBJECTOR OBJECTION
Mr. Sigrid A. Rishovd Asked how wide is the street.
2501 Aquila Avenue North
Mr. A. Sagan Asked who decides how often the
2130 Aquila Avenue North street is seal coated; the street
is only 12 years old.
Mr. R. M. Bergman Asked if it is economically feasible.
29 Western Terrace
1-7r. G. B. Brown Why is maintenance assessed against
611 Sumter Avenue North the residents: Shouldn't it be
assessed against the property owners?
Mr. J. A. Skok Objects to seal coating and submitted
6101 Westbrook Road a petition against the same with nine
signatures.
Mr. T. R. Hanson Lived in the village 12 years and
1840 Spring Valley Circle taxes have gone up every year. Re-
quested no additional taxes this year.
Mr. C. J. Chapman Asked if all of Bassett's Creek Drive
3800 Bassett Creek Drive is included. Street is 12 years old,
is in bad shape, needs more than seal
coating. Complained of speed, passing
and overloads on Bassett's Creek Drive.
Mr. Morris C. Schlink Opposed to improvement until street is
3830 Bassett Creek Drive stabilized.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS"
(Proposed Seal Coat - 66 -SC -1)
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, 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 Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page A�t 6 .
L!
78
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 3, 1966
Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption.
"RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING WORK DONE BY DAY LABOR"
(Proposed Seal Coat - 66 -SC -1)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Flannagan and, upon vote being taken thereon, the follovring members
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 Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page—L.__-
Public Hearing - Easement Vacation - Advertising Creative Center:
The Village Clerk 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 hearing
above referred to and all persons who desired to do so were afforded oppor-
tunity to express their views thereon. No persons presented objections
except the following:
OBJECTOR OBJECTION
None None
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(Easement Vacation - Advertising Creative Center)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was 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 declared duly passed
and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the Village
Clerk. See Resolutions Book page_=
Public Hearing - Easement Vacation - Lots 1 and 2 Goodrich Terrace Addition:
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
opportunity to express their views thereon. No persons presented objections
except the following:
n MJ
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 3, 1966
OBJECTOR OBJECTION
None None
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(Easement Vacation - Lots 1 and 2 Goodrich Terrace Addition)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was 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 declared duly passed
and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the Village
Clerk. See Resolutions Book page-,�,,�.
Second Reading Ordinance - Zoning, Skyline Plaza, 7500 Olson Highway (Commercial):
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to give a second reading to an
ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE"
(Skyline Builders)
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to require completion of plat,
title search and performance bond before approval of second reading of
ordinance.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to defer approval of second
reading of ordinance to the meeting of May 17, 1966.
Deferred Assessment, Lot 1 & 10 Busch's Golden Valley Acres - Wm. Busch:
The Village Assessor reviewed the deferment of special assessments on Lot 1
and 10 Busch's Golden Valley Acres. Mr. Busch objected to the special
assessments being placed back on his property for lateral sewer.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to defer the matter to the
meeting of May 17, 1966.
Special Assessment - 4609 Glenwood Avenue, Herbert E. Endress:
Council deferred the matter to the meeting of May 17, 1966.
Re: Concrete Steps - Robbinsdale Jr. High School:
Council deferred the matter to the meeting of May 17, 1966.
75
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 3, 1966
Request for Driveway Opening-B.F.Goodrich Company, 800 Turner's Crossroad South•
Mr. B. W. Gaylor, Manager, B. F. Goodrich Company at 800 Turner's Crossroad
South requested a driveway opening onto Turner's Crossroad for customer
traffic only.
MOVEDby Garis seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the request for a
driveway opening onto Turner's Crossroad for B. F. Goodrich Company, subject
to a posting of a landscaping bond and an acceptable plan for landscaping
from a nursery.
Request for House Movers License - Doepke Engineering, Inc.:
The Building Inspector presented a request for Doepke Engineering, Inc., for
a house movers license.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Garis carried to approve the house movers
license for Doepke Engineering, Inc.
Request for Permit to Move Garage into Village at 7711 Phoenix Street•
The Building Inspector presented. the request to move a garage into the
Village at 7711 Phoenix Street.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Garis carried to approve the permit to move a
garage into the Village at 7711 Phoenix Street, subject to the approval of
the Building Inspector.
Re: Building - 1710 Douglas Drive:
The Building Inspector presented the plans and a representative of the owner
stated they would be ready to construct the office portion within two or
three years.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Garis carried to enforce the stipulation passed
at the time the building permit was issued and require 20 foot brick return
on the present building.
U -Haul Trailer Company:
Mr. Terry Smith, Attorney for U -Haul Trailer Company, requested a 30 day
extension to comply with the new service station ordinance.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to extend the time 30 days in
which to comply with the service station ordinance.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Garis carried to refer the matter of suggested
amendment to the service station ordinance to the Planning Commission.
Discussion of Federal Food Stamp Program:
Council deferred tha matter to the meeting of May 17, 1966.
76
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 3, 1966
Communications
The Village Manager read the notice from the Supervisor of Assessments for
Hennepin County, setting the Board of Review meeting on July 12, 1966, at
8:00 o'clock P. M.
The Village Manager read a letter dated April 23, 1966, from the League of
Women Voters of Golden Valley regarding intergovernmental cooperation in the
metropolitan area.
The Village Manager read a notice dated April 22, 1966, from the Hennepin
County League of Municipalities regarding annual membership meeting on
May 5, 1966.
The Village Manager reported on progress of storm sewer agreement between
St. Louis Park, Minneapolis and Golden Valley, approximate cost to each
municipality $5,000.
Licenses:
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to approve the licenses
as follows:
No.
Licensee
Type
Fee
3942
Bill's Vending Co.
Food
$ 5.00
3913
Golden Valley Community Church
of the Brethren
Food
Exempt
3944
Golden Valley Lutheran Church
Food
Exempt
3915
Valley Community Presbyterian
Church
Food
Exempt
39.6
Minneapolis Aquatennial Assoc
Food
Exempt
3937
Golden Valley Baptist Church
Food
Exempt
3918
Bonanza Sirloin Pit
Food
25.00
3949
Town Taxi
Taxi Cab
44.00
3950
Lawrence Chevalier
Peddler
11.00
Bills:
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve the bills as
submitted on the prelist.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to adjourn the meeting at 12:30 A.M.
f
Mayor
Attest:
6D
Village Clerk