04-16-68 City Council Minutes62
REGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
April 16, 1968
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 April 16, 1968, at
7:30 o'clock P.M.
The following members were present: Bies, Carlson, Garis, Stockman, and
Teresi; and the following were absent: None.
Present were Village Manager, Roger K. Ulstad; Village Attorney, Robert M.
Skare; Village Engineer, Lowell Odland; Village Clerk, Helen Penniman;
Building Inspector, Dan Lynch.
Minutes of March 19, 1968:
MOVED by Garis seconded by Bies carried to approve the minutes of March
19, 1968 as corrected.
Resolution De -Annexation - Lamplighter Estates Outlot I.:
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(Detaching Certain Property from the Village
of Golden Valley)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Member Carlson, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in
favor thereof: Bies, Carlson, 'Garis, Stockman, and Teresi; and the following
voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was declared duly s
passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the
Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page-�LR C
Continued Public Hearing - Zoning, T.H. #55 & Boone Ave. (Commercial) Henry Reiss:
MOVED by Bies seconded by Garis carried to continue the public hearing to
the meeting of May 7, 1968.
Second Reading Ordinance Regulating Hours of Operation (Service Stations):
Mr. Norman H. Cruse, Assistant Secretary of Minnesota Petroleum Council,
appeared and spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance.
Mr. Art Andrews, representing Minnesota Petroleum Association and Golden
Valley dealers, spoke in favor of the proposed ordinance restricting
hours of operation
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MOVED by Garis seconded by Carlson carried to deny a second reading to an
ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE"
(Gasoline Filling Stations)
Request for Building Permit - 8701 Olson Mem Highway W TCN
Mr. Edward Baker, Architect for Baker Langer & Associates presented a revised
plan for W.T.C.N. building at 8701 Olson Memorial Highway, without the trans-
mission tower as previously proposed. The studios and offices are approx-
imately 35,000 sq. feet, plans call for construction to start May 1, 1968.
Mr. Robert Brennyy representing Premier Realty, stated there was no question
about the dedication of 35 feet for street right-of-way on the east side of
the property.
MOVED by Garis seconded by Bies:3carried to give preliminary approval and
approve a footing permit, subject to the approval of the Building Inspector
and the street pattern being worked out with the Village staff.
Request for Building Permit - 5300 Wayzata Boulevard, Pharmacy & Restaurant,
Ralph Green:
The Building Inspector presented the plans for a pharmacy and restaurant
at 5300 Wayzata Boulevard for Ralph Green.
Mr. Ralph Green and his architect were present to answer questions for Council.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Carlson carried to approve the building permit
for 5300 Wayzata Boulevard for a pharmacy and restaurant, subject to a
$2,000 landscape bond and approval of the Building Inspector.
Request for Building Permit - 701 Lilac Drive No G H Tennant Co (Addition):
The Building Inspector presented plans for an addition to G. H. Tennant Company,
701 Lilac Drive North and requested approval of several waivers.
MOVED by Garis seconded by Stockman carried to approve the building permit
for an addition to G. H. Tennant Company at 701 Lilac Drive North subject to
the approval of the Building Inspector and waiving the following: Section
5.05 (a), increase area; Chapter #38, sprinkler system; Section 5.05 (c), area
separation walls; Change of Type I Building to IV N., all in 1967 U.B. Code.
Request for Building Permit - 9100 Olson Highway, Animal Hospital (Addition):
The Building Inspector presented plans for an addition to the Animal Hospital
at 9100 Olson Memorial Highway, 11 x 10 feet of brick and masonry.
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MOVED by Bies seconded by Carlson carried to approve the building permit _.
for an addition to the Animal Hospital at 9100 Olson Memorial Highway,
subject to a new survey verifying the location of the building on the site
and approval of the Building Inspector.
Request for Waiver of Zoning Ordinance, 2300 Louisiana Ave., McMaster-
Fahlstrom Associates:
Mr. Kenneth Benson appeared to request a waiver of Section 5.05 for a five
foot sideyard waiver and Section 13.01 for a waiver of five parking spaces.
Mr. H. B. Snodgrass, Sales Manager for McMaster-Fahlstrom Associates stated
they only employed 12 people.
The Village Manager read the Board of Zoning Appeals minutes dated April 9,
1968, to deny the request for the above referenced waivers.
Mr. Haverstock, Attorney for McMaster-Fahlstrom Associates requested con-
sideration of the appeal from the Board of Zoning Appeals finding.
MOVED by Carlson seconded by Stockman carried to deny the petition for the
waiver of Section 5.05 and Section 13.01 upon the same basis as the Board
of Zoning Appeals.
Request for Building Permit, 2300 Louisiana Avenue, McMaster-Fahlstrom Assoc.:
The Building Inspector presented the plans for an addition to McMaster-Fahlstrom
Associates at 2300 Louisiana Avenue.
MOVED by Carlson seconded by Bies carried to approve the building permit for
an addition to McMaster-Fahlstrom Associates at 2300 Louisiana Avenue,
subject to the building meeting the set -back and parking requirements of the
Zoning Ordinance and approval of the Building Inspector.
Request for Building Permit, 900 Turner's Crossroad, Larson -Olson (Addition):
Mr. Edward Hanson, Mr. Gustafson of Larson -Olson Company at 900 Turner's
Crossroad appeared to request a building permit for an addition to the
Larson-OlsonCompany.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Garis carried to approve the building permit
for an addition to Larson -Olson Company at 900 Turner's Crossroad subject to
brick finish on the Xenia side of the building, with 20 foot brick return on
both sides and approval of the Building Inspector.
Request for Building Permit, 1114 Zane Ave. No., Feinberg Distributing Company:
The Building Inspector presented a request for a building permit for a 10 foot
high control chamber on the roof of Feinberg Distributing Company a-ff
1114 Zane Avenue North.
Mr. Michael Swirnoff, Attorney for Feinberg was present to represent
Feinbergs.
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Residents appeared to state the odor is still present and request that the
operation be shut down while the structure is being built on the roof, they
also complained about garbage and generally poor housekeeping in the rear of
the plant.
MOVED by Carlson seconded by Stockman carried to approve the building permit
for the control chamber with the inclusion of screening around the chamber
and after burner, enclosing all the installation on the roof, subject to the
approval of the Building Inspector.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Carlson carried to allow two months, to the
meeting of June 18, 1968, for construction of control chamber, another survey
and report on the survey to determine the effectivemess of the control chamber;
if not effective a shut -down order will be issued.
Preliminary Approval - 6545 Sixth Ave. No., (Multiple Dwelling) E. Ekber
The Building Inspector presented the request for preliminary approval and
waiver of Section 3302 (2c) Uniform Building Code, waiver to 10 foot separation
of stairways for multiple dwelling at 6545 Sixth Avenue North for E. Ekberg.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Carlson carried to give preliminary approval
and waive Section 3302 (2c) Uniform Building Code for E. Ekberg at 6545 Sixth
Avenue North, subject to the approval of the Building Inspector.
Request for Sign Permit - 540 Winnetka Ave. No., Dr. Arnie (Waiver of Set -back):
The Building Inspector presented the request for waiver of set -back for sign
at 540 Winnetka Avenue North, Dr. Arnie.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Carlson carried to approve a set -back of 15 feet from
curb for a sign at 540 Winnetka Avenue North for Dr. Arnie, subject to approval
of the Building Inspector.
Request for Sign Permit - 540 Winnetka Ave. No., Golden Valley Delicatessen•
The Building Inspector presented the request for a sign permit for the Golden
Valley Delicatessen at 540 Winnetka Avenue North.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Carlson carried to approve the sign permit for the
Golden Valley Delicatessen at 540 Winnetka Avenue North, subject to the
approval of the Building Inspector.
Request for Waiver of Platting Ordinance- 6509 Medicine Lake Road:
Council deferred the above request to the meeting of May 7, 1968.
Request for Waiver of Platting Ordinance - 230 Kentuckv Avenue:
The Village Manager presented the request for a waiver of the Platting
Ordinance at 230 Kentucky Avenue for W. E. Koenerman, for a lot division,
for the following property:
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"The South 130 feet of Lot 67, Aud. Sub. No. 322; together
with that part of Lot 66, said Aud. Sub. No. 322 described
as follows: Beginning at the SE'ly corner of said Lot 66;
thence N'ly along the E'ly line thereof a distance of 130.02';
thence SW'ly a distance of 131.17', more or less, to a point
in the S'ly line of said Lot 66, distant 20.00' W'ly of the
SE'ly corner thereof; thence E'ly along said S'ly line a
distance of 20 feet to the point of beginning."
MOVED by Carlson seconded by Bies carried to approve the waiver of
Platting Ordinance for the above reference property, upon recommendation
of the Village Staff.
Request for Waiver of Platting Ordinance, 2701, 2711, 2731, June Avenue North:
The Village Manager presented the request for a waiver of the Platting Ordinance
for 2701, X711, 2.731 June Avenue North for Ned Lundgren, for a lot division.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Carlson carried to approve the request for waiver
of Platting Ordinance for 2701, 2711, 2731 June Avenue North, upon recommendation
of the Village Staff.
Request for Land Fill Permit - P. B. Olson:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Garis carried to defer the matter to the
meeting of May 7, 1968.
Log Cabin Liquor Violation:
The Village Manager presented a report by the Police Chief regarding a
liquor violation by sale of liquor to a minor at the Log Cabin Service, Inc.,
at 3940 Olson Highway.
Mr. Cowl, Manager of the Log Cabin, was present to answer questions for Council.
MOVED by Carlson seconded by Bies carried to suspend the "Off -Sale" Liquor
license for ten successive Mondays beginning on Monday, April 22, 1968.
Request for House Moving Permit - 8930 Sixth Avenue North, Robin Corporation:
The Building Inspector presented the request for a house moving permit_ for
8930 Sixth Avenue North for Robin Corporation.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Bies carried to approve the request for a
house moving permit for 8930 Sixth Avenue North for Robin Corporation,
subject to approval of the Building Inspector.
Request for Dance Permit - St. Margaret Mary:
The Village Manager presented the request for a dance permit for a
student dance at St. Margaret Mary, for April 27, 1968.
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MOVED by Stockman seconded by Garis carried to approve the dance permit for
a student dance at St. Margaret Mary on April 27, 1968.
Re: Agreement with County for Federal -Aid Highway Improvement:
The Village Manager presented an Agreement with the County for Federal -Aid
Highway Improvement.
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
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: Bies, Carlson, Garis, 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, / _.
Planning Commission Recommendation - Laurel Avenue:
Council deferred the matter.
Report - Business Area, Turner's Crossroad & Wayzata Boulevard:
Council deferred the matter.
Resolution - No Parking On Duluth Street From T.H #100 to Douglas Drive North:
Member Carlson introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(Restricting Parking on Certain Portions of Duluth Street)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Member Bies, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof: Bies, Carlson, Garis, 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 pageu� 3
Discussion of Miller Sales Property Appraisal:
Council request further information and took no action.
Request for Public Hearing - Public Improvement, 68-WM, 68 -LF, 68 -CG, 68-BS,68-GG:
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS"
(68 -BS -2,3,1+,5,6,7,8,11,12,13,16,17,18; 68 -LF -1+; 68 -GG -2;
68 -CG -2,3,1+,5,8,9,12,13; 68WM-1,3,1+,6,8,9,10)
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The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Member Bies, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in
favor thereof: Bies, Carlson, Garis, 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 si nature
attested by the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page
Cancellation of Railroad License - M.N. & S.:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Carlson carried to give a first reading to
an ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE REVOKING AND TERMINATING PRIVILEGE
OF MINNEAPOLIS, NORTHFIELD AND SOUTHERN RAILWAY
TO OPERATE WITHIN CERTAIN VILLAGE STREETS"
MOVED by Carlson seconded by Stockman carried to approve the ordinance
herein quoted by title on its first reading.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Garis carried that an urgency exists and
that a second reading be given to an ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE REVOKING AND TERMINATING PRIVILEGE
OF MINNEAPOLIS, NORTHFIELD AND SOUTHERN RAILWAY
TO OPERATE WITHIN CERTAIN VILLAGE STREETS"
MOVED by Garis seconded by Stockman carried to approve the ordinance
herein quoted by title on its second reading and to order publication
thereof. See Ordinance Book page
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Carlson carried that the Village Engineer
be instructed to check the legal description and blockade the right-of-way.
Communication - Request for Waiver of Platting Ordinance, Turnquist,
Property Division:
The Village Manager presented a request for waiver of the Platting Ordinance
for Mr. Turnquist, for division of property.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Carlson carried to approve the request for
waiver of the Platting Ordinance and a division of property for Mr. Turnquist
as follows: subject to the filing of necessary documents for easement:
"The South 570 feet of the East 300 feet of the East 2 of the
Southeast 4 of the Northeast 4 of Section 5, Township 117,
Rangee2l, Hennepin County, Minnesota. Subject to easements
for highway purposes.
That part of the South 570 feet of the East 2 of the South-
east 4 of the Northeast 4, lying West of the East 300 feet
thereof, Section 5, Township 117, Range 21, Hennepin County,
Minnesota. Subject to easements for highway and street purposes.
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That part of the East z of the Southeast 4 of the Northeast 4
of Section 5, Township 117, Range 21, Hennepin County, Minnesota,
lying North of the South 570 feet thereof. Subject to ease-
ments for streets, utility and railroad purposes.
Appointment of Assistant Village Manager:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Carlson carried to appoint John Murphy as
Assistant Village Manager effective May 1, 1968.
Bills:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Bies carried to approve the bills as submitted
on the prelist.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Bies carried to adjourn the meeting at 12:25 A.M.
Attest:
Village Clerk
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Mayor
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