05-21-68 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
May 21, 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 May 21, 1968, at
7:30 o'clock P.M.
The following members were present: Bies, Carlson, Garis, Stockman and
Teresi; the following were absent: None.
Present were Village Manager Roger K. Ulstad, Village Attorney Robert M.
Skare, Village Engineer Lowell Odland, Building Inspector Dan Lynch, and
Acting Village Clerk Carol Wachter.
Award of Bids: Sanitary Sewer, Watermain, Storm Sewer & Grading & Graveling
(68 -LF -3 & 5, 68-WM-2 & 7, 68 -ss -1 & 2, 68 -GG -1).
The Village Manager presented the affidavit of publication in the official
newspaper. Sealed bids were received and the Village Clerk and Village
Engineer met at the Civic Center at 7800 Golden Valley Road at 11:00 A.M.
on May 16, 1968, 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
McDonald & Associates $181,824.80*
Lametti & Sons
185,471.00
Sandstrom & Hafner
187,857.00
Barbarossa & Sons
188,818.35#
Phelps - Drake
197,907.50*
Northern Contracting
199,719.50
Walbon Excavating
213,946.00
Nodland & Associates
215,864.00
C. S. McCrossan
222,674.70
A. P. Keller
224,959.42
G & L Contracting 230,501.30
*Corrected Totals
The Village Engineer recommended that the bids be awarded to the low bidder,
McDonald & Associates of St. Paul, in the amount of $181,824.80
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MOVED by Stockman seconded by Garis carried that the bids be awarded to the
low bidder, McDonald & Associates of St. Paul, in the amount of $181,824.8q
upon recommendation of the Village Engineer.
Continued Public Hearing - Olympia Street from Jersey Ave. N. to Pennsylvania
Avenue North:
It was suggested that the Village not proceed with the improvement of Olympia
Street from Jersey Avenue North to Pennsylvania Avenue North, that this public
hearing be closed and that a new public hearing be called for June 4, 1968;
that the above improvement be deleted by motion from the previous group of
projects.
Mayor Teresi closed the public hearing,'
MOVED by Bies seconded by Carlson carried that a new public hearing be called
for June 4, 1968, to consider upgrading Olympia Street to State Aid standards.
Continued Public Hearing - June Ave. SO., from Sussex Road to Douglas Ave.:
Mr. John Gibbons has presented the members of the Council with a letter
relating the complete history of their problem with June Avenue from 1946 to
the present date. The Village Engineer suggested a meeting of those concerned
on the site.
MOVED by Garis seconded by Stockman carried to include 68 -GG -2 in the resolution
passed at the May 7, 1968 Council meeting, for advertisement for bids.
Resolution - Street Vacation, Erie Avenue:
The Village Manager reported that there is still one easement needed on
Erie Avenue. He requested that this matter be deferred to the June 4th
meeting of the Council, at which time this will be ready.
Appeal from Board of Appeals - 1415 Unity Ave. No., Waiver of Sec. 3107,
Jack L. Laboe:
The property owners appeared before the Board of Zoning Appeals on April 9,
1968, with a petition for the waiver of Section 3.07-(3-b) of 6' to a side -
yard setback of 6.5' off the South property line of the present garage for
a proposed addition to the garage (required sidey4rd 12.5').
The waiver was denied on the grounds that no hardship exists. Mr. Laboe
is appealing his case, as outlined in the Zoning Code under Section 14.08.
Mr. Laboe answered questions for the Councilmen and agreed to remove the
existing garage on this property
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Garis that the waiver be granted with the
condition that the existing garage be removed at the same time.
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BuildinE Permit, Boustad Electric Co., 7135 Madison Ave. W.:
The Building Inspector presented the request for a building permit for
Boustad Electric Company, 7135 Madison Avenue West. Mr. Gremch of the
company was present to answer questions for the Council.
MOVED by Garis, seconded by Bies, to approve the building permit for
Boustad Electric Company for a building to include office, warehouse and
shop space, subject to a $2,000 landscaping bond and the approval of the
Building Inspector.
Final Plat Approval - Glenway Slopes, Fourth Addition (Jerry Coyne):
The Village Attorney reported that he had just received the abstract on
Monday, May 20th, and therefore asked that the matter be continued to the
meeting of June 4th.
MOVED by Garis seconded by Stockman to continue the matter of the final
plat approval, Glenway Slopes Fourth Addition, to the Council meeting of
June 4, 1968.
Notice to Village of Plvmouth re: Violation of Sanitary Sewer Agreement:
The Village Manager and the Village Engineer explained the present agree-
ment with Plymouth to the Council. A lengthy discussion involving the
possible methods of solving this critical problem followed. Members of
the Council all agreed that a personal appearance by a member of the staff
before the Plymouth Council explaining the Village's position.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Stockman carried that the Sanitary Sewer agree-
ment with the Village of Plymouth be terminated in the event that a solution
to the now -existing problem cannot be solved.
Request for Public Hearing - Plat, Skyline Builders, T. H. #55 & Rhode Island Ave.:
The Village Manager presented a request for a public hearing to plat T.H. #55
and Rhode Island Avenue, Skyline Builders.
MOVED by Garis seconded by Stockman carried to call a public hearing to plat
T.H . #55 and Rhode Island Avenue, Skyline Builders, on June 4, 1968.
t for Public Hearing - Street Improvement (68 -BS -20,21,22,23,24,25,26
27.28.29,30): 68 -LF -6,8,); 68-wM-12,13,14; 68 -CG -16,17,19,20):
Member Garis introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS"
(Proposed Bituminous Surfacing - 68 -BS -20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30;
Proposed Sanitary Sewer - 68 -LF -6, 8; Proposed Watermain 68-WM-12,13,14
and Proposed Curb and Gutter - 68 -CG- 16,17,19,20)
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The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Member Stockman, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in
favor thereof: Bies, Carlson, Garis, Stockman and Teresi; 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
Resolution - Approving Plan & Authorizing Bid (66 -SS -1):
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS"
(Proposed Storm Sewer - SS -1)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Carlson, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof: Bies, Carlson, Garis, Stockman and Teresi; 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,//_.
Request for Dance Permit - St. Margaret Mary Church - June 12:
The Village'Manager presented the request of St. Margaret Mary Church for a
student dance permit for the night of June 12th.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Bies that a dance permit be granted to
St. Margaret Mary Church for a student dance the night of June 12th.
Rescind Motion to take Bids on Communications System:
The Village Manager reported that the Village has not had an opportunity to
review this matter with Hennepin County. He feels that the Village would
benefit through joint purchasing of this equipment, and therefore requests
that the former motion to take bids be cancelled.
MOVED by Carlson seconded by Garis carried to rescind motion to take bids on
a communications system. (See Council minutes 3-19-68)
Communication - Police Reserve:
The Village Manager presented a memorandum from the Village Attorney in
regard to setting up a Police Reserve. The Attorney will have to draw up an
ordinance and the Manager suggested that the matter be continued to the
next meeting.
MOVED by Garis seconded by Bies carried that the Village Attorney rough -draft
a proposed ordinance setting up a Police Reserve, and that this matter be
continued to the meeting of June 4, 1968.
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Communication - Sports & Health Center:
The Village Manager reported on a request he had received from a gentleman
who was interested in building a Sports and Health Center. He had inquired
about the availability of a liquor license in connection with this type of
center. He tentatively proposes a $750,000 building and equipment in the
area of the Industrial Park, west of Boone Avenue.
No action was required by the Council.
Communication - Miller Sales Appraisals:
The Village Manager presented a communication from Miller Sales Company.
The Village originally made an offer of $120,000 to the Miller Sales Company
for the property on Winnetka Avenue, dated April 30, 1968. This offer was
rejected on May 20, 1968, and a counter offer of $150,000 was made as their
final offer.
MOVED by Carlson seconded by Bies to resubmit the offer of $120,000 to the
Miller Sales Company and, at the end of thirty days, to withdraw the offer,
if not accepted.
Licenses:
MOVED by Carlson seconded by Stockman carried to approve the licenses as
submitted, except: Golden Valley Delicatessen.
LICENSES FOR APPROVAL MAY 21, 1968
Number License Type Amount
4765
Tyrol West Building (Baker Prop.)
Cigarette
$ 8.00
4766
Dahlberg Electronics
Cigarette
9.00
4767
Dahlberg Electronics
Vending Mach.
42.00
4768
Golden Valley Delicatessen
Non-Intox. Malt
Liquor(On Sale)
250.00
4769
U. S. Bench Corp.
Benches & Insp.
25.00
4770
Bury & Carlson Inc.
Food Vending
5.00
4771
Ray Bergstrom Trucking Service
Garbage Hauling
26.00
OFF SALE LIQUOR LICENSES FOR 1968
- Fee $200.00
1. Golden Valley Off -Sale Liquors, Inc.
2. The New Boulevard, Inc.
3. Golden Fills Liquor Store
4. Michael's Restaurant
5. Schuller's Tavern Inc.
6. The Valley Corp.
7. Glenn Corp., dba White House
8. Log Cabin Service, Inc. 11. Westview Liquors
9. Helen Gracyasz, dba F & H Liquor Storel2. Rosy's Liquors
10. John Blanchard Co. 13. Byerly's Veverages
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Bills:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Carlson carried to approve the bills as submitted
on the prelist.
New Village Letterhead:
The Village Manager presented the suggestion of Mr. Otto Schmi$b, the Village
Planner, that perhaps a prize could be offered to art students at the
University, Minnesota School of Art, Macalester, etc., to submit ideas for
a new letterhead for the Village of Golden Valley, The ten best ideas could
be submitted to the Council for their final choice.
MOVED by Garis seconded by Carlson carried that a $50 prize be offered to
the art student submitting the best idea for a new letterhead for the Village
of Golden Valley.
Building Permit - 5722 Wayzata Boulevard:
All present agreed to add this item to the Agenda.
The Building Inspector presented the request for a building permit at
5722 Wayzata Boulevard for a two-story office building. The architect,
Mr. Frank Reese, and the attorney, Mr. Robert Lang, appeared for the owner,
Natalie Stuart. There is to be a brick return with minimum of 5 feet or.
to the first window.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Garis carried that the building permit for a
two-story office building at 5722 Wayzata Boulevard be granted to Natalie
Stuart, subject to a 5 foot brick return, a $2,000 landscaping bond, and
the approval of the Building Inspector.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Garis carried to adjourn the meeting at 10:20 P.M.
Attest:
Village Clerk
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Mayor