09-05-67 City Council Minutes14
REGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUI.CIL
September 5, 1967
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 September 5, 1967, at
8:00 o'clock P. M.
The following members were present: Bies, Garis, Nadasdy, Stockman and
Teresi. The following were absent: None.
Present were Village Manager, Roger K. Ulstad; Village Attorney, Robert Skare;
Village Engineer, Lowell Cdland; Building Inspector, Dan Lynch; Acting Village
Clerk, Carol Wachter.
Invocation: Rev. Norman D. Lang, Church of the Brethren.
Minutes of�July 18,, August 1 and August 152 1967:
MOVED by Garis seconded by Stockman carried to approve the minutes of July 18,
August 1, and August 15, 1967, as submitted to Council.
Award of Bid - Four Wheel Drive Articulated Tractor Loader:
The Village Manager presented the affidavit of publication in the official
newspaper. Sealed bids were received and the Village Engineer, Village Clerk
and Finance Director met at the Civic Center at 7800 Golden Valley Road at
11:00 A. M. on September 5, 1967, and have then and there publicly opened
and read the bids received. The Village Engineer tabulated said bids and they
were found to be as follows:
BIDDER TOTAL BID
Hall Equipment, Inc. $23,662.00 less 8% $21,769.00
Ziegler, Inc. $24,200.00
Borchert -Ingersoll, Inc. $243700.00
The Village Engineer recommended that the contract be awarded to Hall Equipment,
Inc., in the amount of $21,769.00.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried to award the bid for Four Wheel Drive
Articulated Tractor Loader to Hall Equipment, Inc., in the amount of $21,769.00,
upon recommendation of the Village Engineer.
Public Hearing - Public Improvement, Storm Sewer (67 -SS -6):
The Village Manager presented an affidavit showing publication in the official
newspaper of the Notice of Public Hearing on Certain Proposed Improvements
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Public Hearing (cont.)
(Storm Sewer 67 -SS -6) described in the resolution of this Council relating
thereto, adopted on July 18, 1967. Said affidavit was then examined, approved
and ordered filed in the office of the Village Clerk.
The Mayor announced that the meeting was open for public hearing on said
proposed public improvement, 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. Roman F. Staub Does not think this area of Gracefull
15�5 Welcome Avenue North Addition needs drainage. He has been
a resident for fourteen years and has
never had any problem.
Mr. Don Malley, Engineer at Wanted to know where the storm sewer
transmitter for Radio Station was going to be in relation to the tower.
KTIS, 5650 St. Croix Avenue N. Wants to maintain their rights.
The May= closed the public hearing.
Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS"
(Proposed Storm Sewer - 67 -SS -6)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Stockman, and upon vote being taken thereon the following members voted
in favor thereof: Bies, Garis, Nadasdy, Stockman and Teresi; and the following
members 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 Stockman introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS"
(Proposed Storm Sewer - 67 -SS -6)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Teresi; and upon vote being taken thereon the following members voted in
favor thereof; Bies, 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 _// _,
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, September 5, 1967
Public Hearing - Public Improvement, Bituminous Surfacing (67-13S-40,41,43
The Village Manager presented an affidavit ehowin,g publication in the official
newspaper of the Notice of Public Hearing on Certain Proposed Improvements
(Bituminous Surfacing - 67 -BS -4-0, 41, 43) described in the resolution of this
Council relating thereto, adopted on August 15, 1967. Said affidavit was then
examined, approved and ordered filed in the office of the Village Clerk.
The Mayor announced that the meeting was open for public hearing on said
proposed public improvement, and all persons present to do so were afforded
opportunity to express their views thereon. No persons presented objections
except the following:
67 -BS -40:
OBJECTOR
None
PROPONENT
Mr. Willard Lee
6511 Plymouth Avenue
67 -BS -I;1:
OBJECTOR
None
OBJECTIOI%T
None
REASON
Very much in favor. This will
improvement for the area. Only
in area that needs blacktop.
OBJECTION
None
be a great
street
The Village Manager had spoken to I -r. Thomson of Rees-Thomson-Scroggins a
week ago. Iie had asked for a public hearing on the rest of Laurel Avenue
tonight.
67-n -43:
OBJECTOR
None
PROPONENT
Mr. Horace W. Grendahl
545 Jersey Avenue North
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
In favor.
OBJECTION
None
REASON
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Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS"
( Proposed Bituminous Surfacing - 67 -BS -110, 41, 43 )
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: Bies, Garis, Nadasdy, Stockman and Teresi; and the following members
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.
Member Garis introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING WORK DONE BY DAY LABOR"
(Bituminous Surfacing 67 -BS -110, 41, 43)
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: Bies, 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
Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEPENTS"
(Proposed Bituminous Surfacing 67 -BS -119)
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: Bies, Garis, Nadasdy, Stockman and Teresi; and the following members
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 I .
Second ReadinG Ordinance -
Lots 14-18, Auditor's Sub. No.
MOVED by Garis seconded by Bies carried to give a second reading to an
ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODEC'
(Residential Zoning District)
(Lots 1.11-18, Auditor's Sub. No. 346)
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MOVED by Teresi seconded by Garis to approve the ordinance herein quoted
by title on its second reading and to order publication thereof. See
Ordinance Book pagea;;.
Upon roll call vote being taken thereon the members were recorded as voting
as follows:
Bies
YES
Garis
YES
Nadasdy
YES
Stockman
YES
Teresi
YES
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Second Reading Ordinance - Zonin : 5950 Golden Valley Road
—` M-1 Multiple Dwelling John Cross:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Stockman carried to give a second reading to an
ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDIJANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE"
(Multiple Zoning District)
(John Cross)
Mr. John Cross was present and answered questions for an interested
resident of the area concerning plans for his proposed project.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Stockman to approve the ordinance herein quoted
by title on its second reading and to order publication thereof. See
Ordinance Book page! -2/
Upon roll call vote being taken thereon the members were recorded as voting
as follows:
Bies
YES
Garis
YES
Nadasdy
YES
Stockman
YES
Teresi
YES
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Second Reading Ordinance Park & Recreation Commission):
Council deferred this matter to the meeting of September 19, 1967.
Request for Building Permit: 701 Lilac Drive N.,G. H. Tennant Co. (Addition):
The Building Inspector presented plans for an addition to the Tennant Company
for a preliminary hearing.
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MOVED by Stockman seconded by Garis carried to approve the request for an
addition to the Tennant Company, subject to the approval of the Building
Inspector.
Request for Building Permit: _5118 Wayzata Blvd., Jolly Troll Smoraasbord
The Building Inspector presented plans for an addition to the Jolly Troll
Smorgasbord (Exterior).
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Garis carried to approve the request for an
addition to the Jolly Troll Smorgasbord (Exterior), subject to the approval
of the Building Inspector.
Request for Sign Permit - 4900 Olson Highway - The White House:
The Building Inspector presented the request for a sign permit for the White
House at 1900 Olson Highway.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried to approve the request for permit
for sign at 4900 Olson Highway for the White House.
Request for Waiver of Platting Regulations- 1321 Orkla Drive & 1320 Wisconsin
Avenue No.
Council deferred this matter subject to its being presented to the Planning
Commission.
Agreement with Brower & Associates (Park & Recreation Commission):
The Manager stated that this agreement had been approved by the Park and
Recreation Commission.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Bies carried to approve acceptance of the
agreement with Brower & Associates by the Park and Recreation Commission.
uest for Public Hearing: Assessment for Various Public
nts
The Village Manager presented a request for a public hearing on Assessment
for Various Public Improvements (10-3-1967).
Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR HEARING ON ASSESSMENTS
FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS - 1967"
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Stockman and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof: Bies, 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 Z2
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Request for Public Hearing: Street Vacation - Champlain Street (10-3-1967)_
The Village Manager presented a request for a public hearing on Street
Vacation, Champlain Street (10-3-1967).
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Stockman carried to approve the request and to
can a Public Hearing on Street Vacation - Champlain Street (10-3-1967).
uest for Public Hearing: Public Improvements, Street
67 -RSL -6)
,19-1967);.
The Village Manager presented a request for a public hearing on Public Improve-
ments, Street Lighting (67 -RSL -6).
Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS"
(Street Lighting 67 -RSL -6)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Stockman and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof: Bies, 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 IYlayor and his signature attested by the Village
Clerk. See Resolutions Book page,._Z2a .
Re ueq st by Residents for Closing of Brunswick Avenue from Wynwood Road to
Medicine Lake Road:
The Council members all agreed to add the above matter to the Agenda.
Mr. James A. Swenson, 2510 Lamplighter Lane, was the spokesman for a large
group of residents who were requesting the closing of Brunswick Avenue from
Wynwood Road to Medicine Lake Road for the safety of the school children who
have had to walk in the street to get to Neill School. Apparently the heavy
traffic has been the result of work on Douglas Drive which will not be completed
until approximately November lst. The mayor directed the MAnager to work out a
temporary solution for this problem.
MOVED by Gafas seconded by Bies carried to close Brunswick Avenue from Wynwood
Road to Medicine Lake Road pending the Village Attorney's opinion.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Stockman carried that the Manager request the
Highway Department to step up the installation of stop signals, based on
the apparent need for safety.
MOVED by Garis seconded by Teresi that the Robbinsdale School Board use their
influence in expediting the installation of stop signals and that they also
give consideration to the bussing of these students during this serious
situation.
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Request for Waiver of Public Hearing - Watermains (67 WM-8, 12):
The Village Manager presented the request to waive the public hearing for
Watermains (67 WM-8, 12) upon recommendation of the Village Staff.
Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION WAIVING THE PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO
MINNESOTA STATUTES 129.031, SUBD. #3 AND ORDERING
CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT"
(Proposed Watermain Improvement -67 WM-8, 12)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Stockman and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof: Bies, 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—Zg.
Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND AUTHORIZING CONTRACT CHANGES PU SUANT TO
MINNESOTA STATUTES 429.941, SUBD. 7"
(Proposed Watermain Improvements - 67 WM-8, 12)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Bies and upon vote being taken thereon the following voted in favor
thereof: Bies, 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_Z/_Rl.
Complaint Re: Nursery School in Residential District:
All present agreed to add the above referenced matter to the Agenda.
The Manager presented the matter of a complaint which had been reported
regarding the operation of the nureery school in a residential district.
This matter had come up before Council previously.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Bies carried that the operator of the nursery
school, Mrs. Paul L. Johnso, 21.4 Janalyn Circle, be cited in violation of
the ordinance by having a nursery school in a residential district and that
she be given until January 1, 1968, to cease operations.
Resolution Restricting Parking on Winnetka Ave. -6th Ave. N. to 10th Ave. N.:
The Manager presented the matter of a resolution restricting parking on Winnetka
Avenue from 6th Avenue North to 10th Avenue North. The following businessmen
from that area were present at the Council meeting:
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Mr. Joe Ulrich, Barber Suggested"No Parking from 7-9 or 4-6"
625 Winnetka Avenue Forth with 1 -hr. parking restrictions.
Mr. Larry Freeburg, Barber Losing business. No place to park.
625 Winnetka Avenue North
Mr. I1oyd Svitak, Laundry Tvat Should restrict parking certain times of
629 /Winnetka Avenue North day between 9-11 when there is a rugh.
Dr. Ray Peterson, Dentist Not sure what the problem is.
621 Winnetka Avenue North
I,1ember Garis introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(Restricting Parking on Winnetka Avenue)
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: Bies, 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__Z,
Discussion Re: Agreement with Hennepin County Re: Joint Purchasing:
There was a general discussion regarding joint purchasing with Hennepin County.
I'lo action was taken.
Complaint - Allen Blumenthal, 27 Western Terrace - Bees:
Mr. Allen Blumenthal, 27 Western Terrace, was present to ps�esent his complain
regarding the bees which are kept by his neighbor, Mr. John Clift, 36 Winnetka
Avenue South. Another neighbor, Mr. Richard M. Bergman, 29 Western Terrace,
was also present with a similar complaint. The "swarming" of bees into
their yards has become a nuisance since it restricts their being able to be
out at these times without danger of being stung. One of Mr. Blumenthal's
daughters has been stung twice by these bees.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Teresi carried to direct the Manager to advise
Mr. Clift that the Council has directed him to rid his place of bees.
Proposed Budget for 1968:
The Village Manager informed the Council that the preliminary budget for 1968
was on file and would be distributed to Council the following week.
Communications:
The Manager presented a. resolution from the City of Robbinsdale, addressed to
the Village of Golden Valley, complimenting Mr. George Pennock on his appoint-
ment by the Governor to the Metropolitan Council. The communication is to be
forc••rarded to Mr. Pennock.
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The Manager presented a communication from Representative Rolf Nelson on the
proposed North Hennepin Junior College. Both Representative Nelson and
Representative William Frenzel would like to visit with the Council on this
matter. A general discussion followed, and it was decided this matter will
be discussed at the October 3rd meeting.
The Manager presented the minutes of the Park Board with reference to County
Road ¢#66 bridge. The Council requested that the Park Board take the necessary
action to appear before the County Commissioners.
Licenses:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Teresi carried to approve the licenses as follows:
No. Licensee
4 401 Sheri's A. & W.
4402 United Dressed Beef
141403 United Dressed Beef
Bills:
Type Fee
Red. Per. Food Vehicle $ 10.00
Non. Per. Food Vending 10.00
Cigarettes 4.00
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Stockman carried to approve the bills as submitted
on the pre7.ist.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Teresi carried to adjourn the meeting at 11:50 P. M.
Attest:
Village Clerk
Mayor