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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 [1 1