09-27-68 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
September 17, 1968
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the Village
Councilof the Village of Golden Valley, Hennepin County, Minnesota
was held at 7800 Golden Valley Road, in said Village on September 17,
1968, at 8:00 o'clock P.M.
The following members were present: Carlson, Garis, Stockman, and Teresi;
and the following was absent: Bies.
Present were Village Manager, Roger K. Ulstad; Village Attorney, Robert
M. Skare; Village Engineer, Lowell Odland; Village Clerk, Helen Penniman;
Building Inspector, Dan Lynch.
Re: Western Avenue, Mr. Ed. Fish:
Mr. Ed Fish and neighbors were present concerning the development of the
Brookview Park area and Western Avenue.
The Village Manager reviewed the proposed plans for Western Avenue, the
street pattern into the park area and Brookview Golf Course.
Council took no action.
Re: Winnetka Avenue Construction - A.W. Root Beer:
Mr. Stockman and his attorney, Mr. Nygren were present to request a left
turn into the A. & W. Root Beer at 25+0 Winnetka Avenue North.
Mr. Fisher and Mr. Hanson were present from the Hennepin County Highway
Department to explain the design of the intersection and the highway plans.
Council requested the County Highway Department to attempt to remodel the
proposed interchange on a temporary trial basis.
Request for Building Permit - 5650 St. Croix Avenue, N.W. College (KTIS)
Radio
Mr. John Malley, Engineer from KTIS was present requesting a building
permit for a land -locked parcel, at 5650 St. Croix Avenue.
MOVED by Carlson seconded by Stockman carried to deny the request for a
building permit at 5650 St. Croix Avenue, upon recommendation of the
Village Staff.
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Request for Building Permit - 801 Boone Avenue North, Golden Valley Industrial
Fark:
The Building Inspector presented the request and plans for a building permit
at 801 Boone Avenue North, Golden Valley Industrial Park, a 24,000 foot cement
block building with stone and wood front, with 25' return on each side.
Council requested a reduction of the wood portion on the front of the build-
ing. Mr Robert Brenny, representing Premier Realty, was present to answer
questions for Council.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Garis carried to approve the request for a
building permit at 801 Boone Avenue North, Golden Valley Industrial Park,
subject to approval of new plans and materials for the front elevation, posting
a $3,000 Landscape Bond and approval by the Building Inspector.
Request for Building Permit - 7751 Medicine Lake Road, Frank Neuman:
The Building Inspector presented the request and plans for 7751 Medicine Lake
Road for Frank Neuman's building for a liquor store and three rental units,
of concrete block with brick front and 20' return on each side.
MOVED by Garis seconded by Stockman carried to approve the request for a
building permit for 7751 Medicine Lake Road, for Frank Neuman, subject to
$3,000 Landscape Bond and approval of the Building Inspector.
Re: "Off -Sale" Liquor License - Golden Hills Liquor Store:
The Village Clerk presented a letter from Ralph Green dated September 16, 1968,
the licensee at 5400 Wayzata Boulevard, the Golden Hills Liquor Store regard-
ing a proposed partner with 50% interest in the Liquor Store.
MOVED by Carlson seconded by Stockman carried to approve the new partner,
Mr. Sam Lavine per request of Ralph Green at 5400 Wayzata Boulevard.
Award of Bids - Dredging Brookview:
The Village Manager presented the affidavit of publication in the official
newspaper. Sealed bids were received and the Village Engineer, Assistant
Village Manager, Village Clerk and Director of the Park & Recreation Commission
met at the Civic Center at 7800 Golden Valley Road at 11:00 A.M. on September
12, 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
Arnt Excavating Co. $14,773.40
Terry Brothers, Inc. 15,250.00
J. A. Danens & Son, Inc. 17,790.00
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Bidder
M. E. Kraft Co. Inc.
Barbarossa & Sons, Inc.
Total Bid
$18,5o4.00
19,466.00
The Village Engineer recommended that the bid be awarded to the low bidder,
Arnt Excavating Company, in the amount of $14,773.40.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Carlson carried to award the bid to the low
bidder, Arnt Excavating Company, in the amount of $14,733.40, upon recom-
mendation of the Village Engineer.
Volunteers of America - Foster Home:
The Village Manager reviewed the past action of the Council regarding the
foster home operated by the Volunteers of America at 6424 Winsdale Street.
Mr. Wallace Caryl spoke representing the residents in the area and requested
that Council enforce the Village Ordinance limiting the number of children
in a foster home in a residential area to two.
Mr. William A. Soules, Attorney representing Volunteers of America,
explained their program and stated the problems arose from poor communicat-
ions between the Volunteers of America and the neighbors in the area.
Col. Nolte, representing the Volunteers of America also reviewed their -
overall program for displaced children.
Mr. Soules stated the economics of operating a foster home required that they
place six children in a home, and asked for an additional three months of
operation and a chance for a fresh start in the neighborhood.
Mrs. Walter Stover, 6425 Winsdale Street, stated a small number of children,
2 or 3 is O.K. The main question is the number involved.
Mrs. Richard Campbell, 6316 Winsdale Street, said she felt it was a matter
of communication between the neighbors and the foster home.
Mr. Richard Campbell, 6316 Winsdale Street, said age is no significance if
the foster partents know their job.
Mr. Andrew Krutz, foster home parent said they needed better communication
with the neighbors.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by
Carlson carried to refer the problem
of the
foster home at
6424 Winsdale
Street to the Human Rights Commission
for
recommendation
to the Council
by October 15, 1968, and then to the
Planning
Commission for recommendation to amend the ordinance respecting the number
of children in forster homes.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, September 17, 1968
Request for Extension of Building Permit - WTCN Television, Inc.:
The Village Manager presented a letter dated September 11, 1968, requesting
a sixty day extension of WTCN Building permit.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Carlson carried to approve the request for a
sixty day extension of WTCN building permit.
Second Reading Ordinance - Zoning, Village Property to Institutional:
MOVED by Garis seconded by Stockman carried to 'give a second reading to an
ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE"
(Institutional Zoning District)
(Village of Golden Valley Property)
MOVED by Garis seconded by Stockman to approve the ordinance herein quoted
by title on its second reading and to order publication thereof. Upon roll
call vote being taken thereon the members were recorded as voting as follows:
Carlson YES Stockman YES
Garis YES Teresi YES
The Mayor declared the motion carried. See Ordinance Book page
Second Reading Ordinance - Police Reserve Force:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Carlson carried to give a second reading to an
ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A POLICE RESERVE
FORCE"
MOVED by Garis seconded by Carlson to approve the ordinance herein quoted
by title on its second reading and to order publication thereof. See
Ordinance Book page
Resolution Regarding No Parking Sign - Golden Valley High School, Ottawa Ave.:
Council continued the above matter.
Resolution to Request State, No Parking Signs; Holiday Lane & North Service
Road of T.H. #55:
Member Garis introduced:: the following resolution and MOVED it adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(Restricting Parking on Certain Highway
Department Service Roads)
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, September 17, 1968
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: Carlson, Garis, Stockman and Teresi; and the following
voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was declated
duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his si nature attested
by the Village Clerk. See Resolution Book Page 7 .
Request for Change Order - Watermain Maintenance. Duluth Street:
The Village Manager presented a request for a change order for watermain
maintenance on Duluth Street, estimated cost $2,100.00.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Carlson carried to approve the request for a
change order for watermain maintenance on Duluth Street, estimated cost of
$2,100.00 from the Utility Fund.
Request for Waiver of Platting Ordinance - Lot Division:
The Village Manager presented the request for waiver of Platting Ordinance
at 1500 Lilac Drive South, 1548 Lilac Drive South and 5075 Wayzata Boulevard,
lot division for the following property:
1500 Lilac Drive South:
"That part of N. 753 61/100 ft. NE k of SW k lying S.
of a line running E. at R/A's from a pt. in E. line of
Tract "B" R.L.S. No. 864 dis. 509 13/100 ft. S. from
NE cot.,thereof,and:lyingfW of State Hwy. No. 100 also
that part of Blk 4 Kavlis Cedardale lying N of a line
running E of R/A's from a pt. in the sly. extension of
the E. line of Tract "B" R.L.S. No. 864 dis. 773 23/100
ft. from NE cor. thereof incl. adj. vac. st. and alley."
1518 Lilac Drive South:
"That part of Blk 4 lying S. of a line running E. of R/A's
from a pt. in the sly. extension of the E. line of Tract
"B" R.L.S. No. 864 dis. 773 23/100 ft. S. from N. E. cor.
thereof incl. adj. vac. st and alley ex. Hwy."
5075 Wayzata Boulevard:
"That part of NE u of SW 4 lying N. of a line running E. at
R/A's from a pt. in E. line of Tract "B" Reg. Land SurveyNo. 864 dis .
509 13/100 ft. S. from N.E. cor. thereof and lying W. of Hwy. No. 100".
MOVED by Garis seconded by Carlson carried to approve the waiver of Platting
Ordinance for the above referenced property, upon recommendation of the
Village Staff.
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Request for Waiver of Platting Ordinance - Lot Division•
The Village Manager presented the request for waiver of Platting Ordinance
at 7135 Madison Avenue North, lot division for the following property:
7135 Madison Avenue North:
"Parcel A:Lot 3 & the West 10 feet of Lot 2, Block 1,
Suburban Industrial Park."
"Parcel B:Lot 2 except the West 10 feet thereof, Block 1,
Suburban Industrial Park".
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Carlson carried to approve the waiver of
Platting Ordinance for the above referenced property, upon recommendation of the
Village Staff.
Preliminary Budget For 1969:
The Village Manager presented the preliminary budget for 1969 to Council.
Council called a meeting for Friday, September 27, 1968, at 2:00 P.M. to
review the proposed 1969 budget.
Report on Comprehensive Study of Village:
The Village Manager reported on a proposed comprehensive study of the Village.
The Planning Commission requests approval to interview consultants and receive
proposals for a comprehensive plan for the Village.
MOVED by Garis seconded by Stockman carried to approve the request of the
Planning Commission to interview consultants and receive proposals for a
comprehensive plan for the Village.
Final Approval Plat - Skyline Plaza:
The Planning Commission recommended approval of the Plat of Skyline Plaza.
(see minutes of May 23, 1968).
Member Garis introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(Acceptance of Plat - Skyline Plaza)
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: 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 t/4;5
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Communication - Park & Recreation Commission Request:
The Village Manager presented a request from the Park & Recreation Commission
for a 3.2 beer license in the Brookview Club House for golfers.
MOVED by Carlson seconded by Stockman carried to approve the issuance of a
3.2 beer license for the Brookview Club House.
Communication - Request to Move Sign, Heilicher Bros., Inc., 7650 Wayzata Blvd:
The Village Manager presented the request by Heilicher Bros., Inc. to move a
sign on their building at 7600 Wayzata Boulevard to 7650 Wayzata Boulevard.
MOVED by Carlson seconded by Garis carried to approve the request by Heilicher
Bros., Inc. to move a sign on the building at 7600 Wayzata Boulevard to 7650
Wayzata Boulevard without a fee.
Re• Assessment Hearing on Various Public Improvements - 1968:
Member Carlson introduced the following resolution and MOVED itd. adoption:
11RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR HEARING ON ASSESSMENTS
FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS - 1968"
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Garis, and upon vote b eing taken thereon, the following members
voted in favor thereof: 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 ���•
Licensee:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Garis carried to approve the licenses as follows:
No. Licensee
4810 New Boulevard Cafe, Inc.
4811 Mr. Steak #124 - Beca Inc.
4812 Glenwood Hills Hospitals (Park)
4813 Glenwood Hills Hospital (Main)
Bills:
Type Fee
Two Food Facilities $10.00
Food Establishment 25.00 New
Food Establishment +1 30.00
One Food Facility 5.00
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Carlson carried to approve the bills as submitted
on the prelist.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Carlson carried to adjourn the meeting at
12:55 A.M.
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