12-26-68 Special MeetingSpecial Meeting of the Village Council, December 26, 1968
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a special 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 December 26, 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 Acting Village Manager, John Murphy; Village Engineer, Lowell
Odland; Director of Park & Recreation Commission, John Brenna; Village
Planner, Otto Schmid; Building Inspector, Dan Lynch.
Consideration of Brookview Bids:
There was discussion regarding site of the shop building. The Village
Planner discussed planning viewpoint with emphasis on the unknown factor of
future Highway #55 design. David Kahn, Vice Chairman of the Park &
Recreation Commission outlined the history of the site for the shop building
and the road pattern through the park area. Mr. Ben Gingold and Mr. Paul
Pink of Gingold-Pink Architecture, the building architects and Mr. Paul
Fajre of Brauer & Associates, park planners displayed a model of the area in
question and discussed the proposed setting with the Council. The architects
also showed a sketch of a mansard -type roof which could be added in the
future.
MOVED by Carlson seconded by Stockman carried to award the base bid to
Magney Construction Company for construction of the base bid and alternate
four at this time and in accordance with the approval of the contractor
to defer action on alternates 1,3,5 & 6 until April 1, 1969, pending
availability of funds and also to extend the dates for completion of the
base bid items by 10 days in recognition of the delay on the part of the
Village in making the award.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Garis carried to advance $26,500 from the
General Fund when necessary for construction, such monies to be reimbursed
during the following two years.
The Building Inspector discussed problems arising from the projected
addition to the clubhouse and some alternatives. The Council directed the
Acting Village Manager, Building Inspector and Park & Recreation Director
to work out such problems with the architect and report back in January.
Golf Pro Contract:
The Park & Recreation Director presetted an agreement between the Village
and Ross Stevens, the professional selected for the Brookview Municipal Golf
Course. Mr. Brenna stated that the contract had been reviewed by the Park
& Recreation Commission, Mr. Stevens and the Village Attorney and approved
by All.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Carlson carried to approve the agreement with
Ross Stevens.
Special Meeting of the Village Council, December 26, 1968
Agreement With Minneapolis Park Board re: Valley View Park Use:
Mr. Brenna presented an agreement with the Board of Minneapolis Park
Commissioners relating to use of the Valley View area adjacent to Delphian
Heights for construction of a skating rink with the possibility of further
use to include playground equipment.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Garis carried to approve the agreement with the
Minneapolis Park Board for the use of Valley View Park, upon recommendation
of the Director of the Park&:Recreation Commission.
Member Carlson introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(Commending Park Board)
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 page
Resolution re: Temporary Improvement Bonds:
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE
OF TEMPORARY IMPROVEMENT BONDS AND THE
PURCHASE OF SUCH TEMPORARY IMPROVEMENT BONDS
BY THE DEBT REDEMPTION SINKING FUND IN
ACCORDANCE WITH MINNESOTA STATURES, CHAPTER
429.91"
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 passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the
Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page—'
1969 Salaries:
Council discussed the 1969 salary proposals with the Acting Village Manager,
no formal action was taken.
Bills:
MOVED by Garis seconded by Stockman carried to approve the bills as submitted
on the prelist.
Special Meeting of the Village Council, December 26,
Communications:
The Acting Village Manager read a letter from the American Cancer Society
informing the Village that ARA Service of Minnesota, a local vendor, had
made a contribution: in the name of the Village. No action was taken.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Carlson carried to adjourn the meeting at
10:30 P.M.
Mayor
Attest:
Village Clerk
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