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10-18-66 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING of the VILLAGE COUNCIL October 18, 1966 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Village Council of the Village of Golden Valley, Hennepin County, Minnesota, was held at 7800 Golden Valley Road in said Village on October 18, 1966, at 8:00 P. M. The following members were present: Flannagan, Garis, Nadasdy, Stockman and Teresi; and the following were absent: None. Present were Village Manager, Roger K. Ulstad; Village Attorney, Robert M. Skare; Village Clerk, Helen Penniman; Village Engineer, Donald Sorensen; Building Inspector, Dan Lynch; President of the Planning Commission, Paul Senstad. Invocation: Rev. John McFarlane, Valley Community Presbyterian Church. Public Hearing - Residential Street Lighting (66 -RSL -10-18A): 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 Residential Ftreet Lighting - 66 -RSL -10) described in the resolution of this Council relating thereto, adopted on ceptember 20, 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: OBJECTOR OBJECTION Mr. A. E. Manwaring Was interested in how this would effect 141.6 Rhode Island Avenue North Melody Manor, questioned only the cost. Mr. Wm. R. Nelson Asked regarding the installation cost, 1132 Quebec Avenue North they would pay only operating cost? The Mayor closed the public hearing. Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS" (Residential Street Lighting - 66 -RSL -10) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Garis, and upon vote being taken thereon the following members voted in favor thereof: Flannagan, Garis, Nadasdy, Stockman, 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_. 187 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, October 18, 1966 Public Hearing - Storm Sewer (66 -SS -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 Storm Sewer - 66 -SS -1) described in the resolution of this Council relating thereto, adopted on September 6, 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: OBJECTOR OBJECTION Mr. R. F. Barks Asked if the cost is only for the watermain 1545 Ottawa Avenue South in this area. Mr. W. B. Hamre 1525 Ottawa What area will bear the cost of construction. Avenue South Mr. Tom Rassmussen, representing This cost would be financially Russell Kladis Const. Co. in Cleo disasterous to their company, they have Kennedy's So. Tyrol Hills Pevelop- approximately 18 vacant lots. meet. Mrs. Don T. Cosfriff Can't use the corner, so their property 1505 Princeton Pvenue South value won't be increased. Mrs. Walter Moerer Haven't seen any need in their area for 152. Princeton Avenue South a storm sewer. New Owner They are on an incline, don't need a 4600 Douglas Avenue storm sewer. Roger C. Ost They have a problem with drainage only 1510 Ottawa Avenue South in the spring of the year. Mr. Dave Denneson Asked why a .06¢ rate on his residential 1548 Lilac Drive South property instead of .0111*¢ rate. Mr. Vern J. Rood Can see the corner where the water 4535 Douglas Avenue accumulates, will there be a curb & gutter constructed later. Mrs. Alphonse Charette Has always been in favor of improvements 1514 Princeton Avenue South in the village. The Village Manager stated that the area, therefore the village must readvertise legal publication did not cover sufficient the public hearing. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Stockman carried to continue the public hearing to the meeting of November 15, 1966. Regular Meeting of the Village Council, October 18, 1966 Public Hearing - Zoning, Elks Club (Institutional): 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 Mrs. Nicholas Serbanic They are not in favor of the proposed 6545 - 6th Avenue North zoning and construction, too much noise late at night. Mr. Nicholas Serbanic 6515 - 6th Avenue North Mr. Robert Loomis 6677 Olson Highway PROPONENT Mr. Curtis Pearson, Attorney Representing the Elk's Club Mr. Serbanic stated a drainage problem exists now on the east end of the property, they also have a traffic problem now. Concerned with the noise and lights. REASON Same as previous plan, accommodating 311 persons at a maximum on a 5 acre site, approximate cost of $500,000 or $600,000 for the building. Mr. Paul,Senstad, President of the Planning Commission, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve said zoning. (see minutes of October 13, 1966). The Mayor closed the public hearing. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to give a first reading to an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE° (Institutional Zoning District) (Elks Club) MOVED by Teresi seconded by Stockman carried to approve the ordinance herein quoted by title on its first reading. Public Hearing - Zoning, 6155 Duluth Street (DeMac-Business & Professional): MOVED by Teresi seconded by Garis carried to continue the public hearing to the meeting of November 11 1966. i 1 1 1 1 G Regular Meeting of the Village Council, October 18, 1966 Discussion & First Reading Ordinance - Relating to Business Activities on Sunday: Copies of the proposed ordinance were distributed to the public. Golden Valley business establishments were notified of the proposed ordinance. The following business men and residents appeared regarding the proposed ordinance: Mr. John Knight In favor of the proposed ordinance, should 3201 St. Margaret Drive be able to earn a living in six days. Mr. Milton Krelitz Reed Drug Mr. Lowell Schrup Golden Valley Furniture Mrs. John Taylor 310 Westwood Drive North The Mayor closed the public hearing. Mr. Norbert Friedeman 1121 Welcome Circle Opposed, no need for Sunday closing in Golden Valley, he would be the only business effected at present. Let the people make a choice. In favor of ordinance. Opposed to ordinance, likes to shop any day of the week. People like to shop on Sunday, the discount stores are packed and one must wait in line to check out. MOVED by Stockman seconded by Teresi carried to table the proposed ordinance for further consideration. Re: Feinber Odor Complaint: This idem is continuation from the October 4, 1966, meeting. The Village Sanitarian reported on engineers that are available for consultation on odor control and air pollution. The estimate cost is $200.00 per day plus travel expenses. There were two complaints regarding odor since the last council meeting. The third and final charcoal filter has arrived and will be installed tomorrow. Mr. Phillip Whiteside 1125 Welcome Circle Mr. Norbert Friedemann 1117 Welcome Circle Mrs. Ivan Kadiesky 1117 Welcome Circle Stated that the Sanitarian's report was very complete, the past two weeks were the most pleasant all summer. Visited the plant, doors being open seemed to be the source of the odors. Questioned who will pay for the expert on odors. Council continued the matter to the meeting of November 1, 1966. Regular Meeting of the Village Council, October 18, 1966 Golden Valley V.F.W. Request for 3.2 Beer License or Club License, Bingo Permit at Bowery Tavern: Members of the Golden Valley V. F. W. appeared to request preliminary approval for a 3.2 Beer License or Club License and a permit to play bingo at the location known as the Bowery Tavern. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to give tentative approval for a beer license to the Golden Valley V.F.W., subject to the proponent meeting the parking requirement of the Village Ordinances. Communication - Jones, Jones & Lamphere: The Village Manager read a letter dated October 13, 1966, from Corrick, Miller and Meyer, Attorneys for Jones, Jones & Lamphere, regarding the appraisal of the so-called "Fred Jones Property at 23rd Avenue North & Pennsylvania Avenue North". The Village Manager requested a reappraisal of the property by the village appraiser. Mr. Elmer Lamphere appeared to answer questions for Council. Mr. Oscar Jones stated the delay has hurt them and suggested that more than one appraiser should appraise the property in question. MOVED by Stockman seconded by Teresi czrried to authorize the reappraisal of the above referenced property by Shenehon-Goodlund-Johnson, Appraisers and , a new appraisal of the property by another appraiser. Jones, Jones & Lamphere agreed to retain two appraisers also. Request for Sign Permit - Golden Valley State Bank: The Building Inspector presented the plans and request for a sign permit for the Golden Valley State Bank. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the request for a sign permit for the Golden Valley State Bank. Request for Building Permit - United Dressed Beef, 2300 Nevada Avenue North: The Building Inspector presented the request and plans for a building permit for United Dressed Beef at 2300 Nevada Avenue North. The operation of the plant is boning and breaking of fresh beef, wholesale to the retailer only. The beef is refrigerated and there is no processing and no odor. The front of the building will be brick with a 20' return of brick on the 'Last side of the building. Estimated cost $1.00,000. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve the building permit, for United Dressed Beef at 2300 Nevada Avenue North, subject to a $3,000 landscape bond and approval of the Building Inspector, and brick return on the east side of the building. 191 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, October 18, 1966 Request for Building Permit - Sun Electric Corp.; 2365 Louisiana Avenue North: The Building Inspector presented the plans and request for a building permit for Sun Electric Corp. in the Advertising Creative Center. The Village Engineer presented a Planning Commission recommendation regarding a waiver of platting requirements for Parcel F. (see Planning Commission minutes of June 16, 1966). MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Stockman carried to approve the lot division for Sun Electric Corp. at 2365 Louisiana Avenue North, Parcel F, legal survey dated 10-10-66, subject to the following stipulation, that the balance of Lot 8, Block 3, Advertising Creative Center be platted before any further lot divisions be granted. MOVED by Garis seconded by Teresi carried to approve the request for a building permit for Sun Electric Corp. at 2365 Louisiana Avenue North, subject to posting a landscape bond in the amount of $2,000.00, and approval of the Building Inspector, with shadow or ornamental block on both sides of the building. Waiver of Platting Regulations - 1608 Independence Avenue North: The Village Manager presented the request for waiver of platting regulations at 1608 Independence Avenue North for Orville Nelson. Mr. Paul Senstad, President of the Planning Commission, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve said lot division and waiver of platting regulations. (see minutes of 10-13-66). Mr. Robert Hoover, Planning Commission Member, presented a minority report. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the request for lot division and waiver of platting regulations upon recommendation of the Planning Commission. Member Stockman voted "NO". Discussion & First Reading Ordinance Establishing a Public Works Reserve Fund: MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Garis carried to give a first reading to an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE" (Establishing A Public Works Reserve Fund) MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the ordinance herein quoted by title on its first reading. Request to Approve Revised Sanitary Sewer Contract "City of Minnea olis": The Village Manager presented a revised contract for sanitary sewer with the City of Minneapolis, representing a reduction in sewer rates paid by the Village of Golden Valley to the City of Minneapolis, effective October 1965. 192 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, October 18, 1966 Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT ENTITLED 'AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, AND THE VILLAGE OF GOLDEN VALLEY, MINNESOTA, RELATING TO THE INTERCONNECTION OF SANITARY SEWERS"' 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, Stockman, 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_.:JZ-. Request for Building Permit - Jacobson Machine, 2445 Nevada Avenue North: Council deferred the above matter to the meeting of November 1, 1966. Communication - Metropolitan Section League: The Village Manager presented the dues schedule for membership in the Metropolitan Section League from September 1, 1966-1967, Golden Valley's section dues are $437.50. MOVED by Stockman seconded by Teresi carried to join the Metropolitan Section League and pay the dues for one year from September 1, 1966-1967, in the amount of $437.50. Request to Set Date for Bond Sale (Public Improvement & Park Bonds): The Village Manager presented a request to set the date for a bond sale for public improvements and park bonds. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to call the bond sale for public improvements and park bonds on November 15, 1966. Waiver of Platting Regulations - 2420 Lee Avenue North, R.L. Herberger: The Village Manager presented a request for waiver of platting regulations and lot division for Mr. R. L. Herberger at 2420 Lee Avenue North. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve a waiver of platting regulations and lot division at 2420 Lee Avenue North, upon recommendation of the Planning Commission. Discuss Civil Defense Program: The above item was withdrawn from the Council agenda. E 1 L' 11 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, October 18, 1966 Revised Layout Plan C - CSAH #18 & CSAH #70: The Village Engineer presented the revised layout plans for County Road #18 and County Road ##70. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to deny approval upon the recommendation of the Village Engineer. Request for Christmas Tree License - Leo Ness: MOVED by Teresi seconded by G<Dris carried to approve the license as follows: No. Licensee 3979 Leo Ness Type Fee Christmas Tree $ 50.00 Appointment of Election Judges for November 8th Election: MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Stockman carried to appoint the following election judges for the November 8, 1966, election: PRECINCT I - Glenwood Hills Hospital 3901 Golden Valley Road Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson Mrs. Martha Hanover Mrs. Florence Harvey Mrs. Sylvia Nearhoff Mrs. Marilyn Anderson Mrs. Rosella Chapman Alt. 2420 McNair Drive 4240 Golden Valley Road 42111` Legend Lane 2141 Legend Lane 4210 Golden Valley Road 3800 Bassett Creek Drive PRECINCT II - Nobel Elementary School 2600 Nobel Avenue North Mrs. Irene Hafterson Mrs. Fern Griffin Mrs. Mildred Bergmann Mrs. Arlene Graham - Mrs. Kathy Rice Mrs. Claire Tyre Alt. 5104 Thotland Road 2933 Quail Avenue North 5385 Culver Road 1250 Angelo Drive 1100 Unity Avenue 4940 Markay Ridge PRECINCT III- Golden Valley High School 4800 Glenwood Avenue Mrs. Gail Coutts Mrs. Ruth Thorness Mrs. Cecily Helgesen Mrs. Janet Montroy Mrs. Margaret Mattison Alt. 609 Westwood Drive South 3910 Glenwood Avenue 201 Janalyn Circle 309 Ottawa Avenue South 517 Westwood Drive South 19 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, October 18, 1966 PRECINCT IV - Carl Sandburg Jr. High 6700 Sandburg Road * Mrs. Betty Tetrud 10.1 Idaho Avenue North Mrs. Eleanor Larson 6.05 Olympia Avenue North Mrs. Verna Nelson 1004 Winnetka Avenue North Mrs. Marge Reiss 1001 Sumter Avenue North Y,rs. Florence Guntzel 7515 Golden Valley Road Mrs. Susan Becker Alt. 840 Golden Valley Road PRECINCT V - Civic Center 7800 Golden Valley Road * Mrs. Gunhild Ostroot 7130 Harold Avenue Mrs. Isobel Anderson 319 Edgewood Avenue North Mrs. Genevieve Mellberg 6736 Glenwood Avenue Mrs. Gertrude Halluska 7340 Harold Avenue Mrs. Virginia Petersburg 8925 Wally Drive Mrs. Carol Israel Alt. 424 Winnetka Avenue North PRECINCT VI - Westview Elementary School 628 Mendelssohn Avenue Mrs. Helen Voss 11.8 Valders Avenue North Mrs. Virginia Anderson 1500 Valders Avenue North Mrs. Paula Fox 1120 Orkla Drive Mrs. Jeanette Miller 1329 Orkla Drive Mrs. Evelyn Holmstrom 1110 Valders Avenue North Mrs. Helen Lomis Alt. 1125 Orkla Drive Codification of Village Ordinances: Council deferred the above matter to the meeting of November 1, 1966. Waiver of Public Hearing - Street Lighting (66 -RSL -11): The Village Manager presented a request to waive the public hearing for street lighting (66 -RSL -11). Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: RESOLUTION WAIVING THE PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES 429.031, SUBD. 3 AND ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS" (66 -RSL -11) 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, Stockman, 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 1 195 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, October 18, 1966 Request for Public Hearing - Zoning, 105 Lilac Drive North (Business & Professional): The Village Manager presented a request for a public hearing to zone 105 Lilac Drive North to Business & Professional Zoning District. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Garis carried to call a public hearing to zone 105 Lilac Drive North to Business & Professional Zoning District on November 15, 1966. Request for Waiver of Public Hearing Sanitary Sewer (66 -LF -22): The Village Manager presented a request for a waiver of public hearing on a public improvement, sanitary sewer (66 -LF -22). Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION WAIVING THE PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES 429.031, SUBD. 3 AND ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS" (66 -LF -22) 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, Nada.sdy, Stockman, 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;3 7"'? . Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZ114G CONTRACT CHANGES PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES 429.041, SUBD. 7" (Proposed Sanitary Sewer Improvements - 66 -LF -22) 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, Stockman, 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-sla. Request to Advertise for Bids for Police Patrol Vehicle: The Village Manager presented the request to advertise for bids for a police patrol vehicle. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Stockman carried to advertise for bids for a police patrol vehicle on November 15, 1966. Regular Meeting of the Village Council, October 18, 1966 Bills: MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the bills as submitted to Council on the prelist. Request for Waiver of Public Hearing - Watermain (66-WM-30): The Village Engineer presented a request for a waiver of public hearing to construct watermain (66-WM-30). Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION WAIVING THE PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES 429.031, SUBD. 3 AND ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF A CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT" (Proposed Water Main - 66-WM-30) 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, Stockman, 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 absolutions Book page�l,� Member Garis introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING CONTRACT CHANGES PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES 429.041, SUBD. 711 (Proposed Watermain - 66-WM-30) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Flannaga, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Flanbagan, Garis, Nadasdy, Stockman, 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 `j . MOVED by Teresi seconded by Stockman carried to adjourn the meeting at 1:00 A.M. Attest: Village Clerk Mayor 1