06-17-69 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
June 17, 1969
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 June 17, 1969, at 8:00 o'clock P. M.
The following members were present: Bies, Carlson, Garis, Stockman and
Teresi; the following were absent: None.
Present were Village Engineer, Lowell Odland; Village Attorney, Robert Skare;
Building Inspector, Dan Lynch; Planning Director, Otto Schmid; Acting Village
Clerk, Carol Wachter; Village Manager, Barkley G. Omans.
Minutes of June 3, 1969:
MOVED by Garis, seconded by Stockman, carried, to approve the minutes of
June 3, 1969, as submitted to Council.
Award of Plaques - Lyle M. Jensen - John W. Byrnes:
Mayor Teresi presented a plaque to Mr. Lyle M. Jensen, 4625 Bassett Creek
Lane, and thanked him for his thirteen years' service on the Planning
Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals., Mr. John W. Byrnes, 208 Natchez
Avenue South, was not present to receive his plaque. The Mayor recognized
him for his many years of service on the Park and Recreation Commission.
Public Hearing, Improvements:
The Acting Village Clerk presented the affidavits showing publication in the
official newspaper of the Notice of Public Hearing on certain proposed public
improvements. Said affidavits were then examined, approved and ordered filed
in the office of the Village Clerk.
The Mayor then announced that the meeting was open for public hearing on
said proposed public improvements, and all persons present to do so were
afforded opportunity to express their views thereon.
69 -BS -15; 69 -CG -9; 69-wM-6:
Mr. Roger Loberg, 1516 Yosemite Avenue, was against curb and gutter but was
in favor of bituminous surfacing.
Mr. R. A. Danko, 1420 Yosemite Avenue, was in favor of bituminous surfacing
but not curb and gutter.
Mr. D. F. Tupa, 1617 Hillsboro Avenue North, questioned how much this would
increase assessments. The Engineer informed him that it was estimated at
$6.00 per front foot.
The Manager presented three communications -- one opposed all the assessments
and the other two are in favor of bituminous surfacing and not in favor of
curb and gutter.
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The Village Engineer recommended that the curb and gutter be installed at
the same time as the bituminous surfacing in order to provide adequate grade
and drainage.
69 -BS -12:
No one was present on this item.
69 -CG -8; 69 -BS -13:
Mr. Karl Westman, 1628 Independence Avenue, spoke in favor of the improvements.
69 -BS -14:
Mrs. Al Richie, 2721 June Avenue, was in favor of the improvement.
69 -BS -16:
No one was present on this item.
69 -CG -10:
No one was present on this item.
69 -CG -11:
No one was present on this item.
The Mayor closed the public hearings.
Member Garis introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
(Proposed Bituminous Surfacing - 69 -BS -12, 69 -BS -13, 69 -BS -14,
69 -BS -15, 69 -BS -16; Proposed Watermain - 69-WM-6; Proposed
Curb & Gutter - 69 -CG -8, 69 -CG -9, 69 -CG -10, and 69 -CG -11.)"
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Bies, 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
Acting Village Clerk. See Resolution Book page_; 0.
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS"
(Proposed Watermain - 69-WM-6; Proposed Curb & Gutter -
69 -CG -8, 69 -CG -9, 69 -CG -10, and 69 -CG -11)
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
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, June 17, 1969
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
Acting Village Clerk. See Resolution Book page.
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING WORK DONE BY DAY LABOR
(PROPOSED Bituminous Surfacing - 69 -BS -12,13,14,15,16)."
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 si nature attested by the
Acting Village Clerk. See Resolution Book page; .
Zoning Hearing - Institutional (I-1) Lots 1,2,3,4, Blk. 2, Church Addn.
(King of Grace Lutheran) Continued from 61 -
The Mayor announced that the public hearing was continued from 6-3-69.
Mr. Al Zoll, 7405 Winnetka Heights Drive, President of the King of Grace
Congregation, spoke to Council and the opposing residents and asked if they
could settle this matter as friends and come to an agreement. The group
will get together with Mr. Zoll to try and arrive at an agreeable settlement.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Garis, carried, to continue this matter for
two weeks to the next regular Council meeting of July 1, 1969.
Zoning Hearing - Multiple (K-1) Lot 6, Hipp's Graceful Plaza (Arnold Palmer):
The Acting Village Clerk presented the affidavits showing publication in the
official newspaper. Affidavits were received and ordered filed.
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place for the public hearing
and all persons who desire to do so were afforded opportunity to express
their views thereon.
The proponent, Mr. Arnold Palmer, 117 Paisley Lane, was present and explained
to Council that he intends to sell the land not build on it. The Village
Planner was present and read the report he had submitted to the Planning
Commission.
Mr. Garis asked Mr. Palmer if he is going to smooth out the piles of dirt
on the west side of the creek and clean up the area. Mr. Palmer agreed to
do this.
The proponents were
present and explained to
Council that they need rezoning
of the four lots to
meet the requirements of
the church
for parking purposes.
The Mayor remarked
people in the area,
that there was a petition
and asked if they had a
against the
spokesman.
rezoning from the
Mr. Richard Lowry,
5930 Kenneth Way, was present and told Council
that the
neighbors still
are in opposition.
Mr. Al Zoll, 7405 Winnetka Heights Drive, President of the King of Grace
Congregation, spoke to Council and the opposing residents and asked if they
could settle this matter as friends and come to an agreement. The group
will get together with Mr. Zoll to try and arrive at an agreeable settlement.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Garis, carried, to continue this matter for
two weeks to the next regular Council meeting of July 1, 1969.
Zoning Hearing - Multiple (K-1) Lot 6, Hipp's Graceful Plaza (Arnold Palmer):
The Acting Village Clerk presented the affidavits showing publication in the
official newspaper. Affidavits were received and ordered filed.
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place for the public hearing
and all persons who desire to do so were afforded opportunity to express
their views thereon.
The proponent, Mr. Arnold Palmer, 117 Paisley Lane, was present and explained
to Council that he intends to sell the land not build on it. The Village
Planner was present and read the report he had submitted to the Planning
Commission.
Mr. Garis asked Mr. Palmer if he is going to smooth out the piles of dirt
on the west side of the creek and clean up the area. Mr. Palmer agreed to
do this.
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The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Bies, carried, to give a first reading to
an ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE"
(M-1 Multiple Dwelling Zoning District - Arnold Palmer)
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Bies, carried, to approve the ordinance
herein quoted by title on its first reading. Upon roll call vote being
taken thereon the members were recorded as voting as follows:
Bies YES
Carlson YES
Garis YES
Stockman YES
Teresi YES
The Mavor declared the motion carried. See Ordinance Book Daae 9 /0
Member Carlson left the Council meeting at this time.
Zoning Hearing - Ordinance Amending Residential Zoning District (Foster
Family Home):
The Acting Village Clerk presented the affidavits showing publication in
the official newspaper. Affidavits were received and ordered filed.
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place for the public hear-
ing and all persons who desire to do were afforded opportunity to express
their views thereon.
Mr. John Vrooman, Group Home Consultant for the State of Minnesota, was
present and had received a copy of the proposed ordinance. He made some
comments on this to the Council. Mrs. Joel Larson, 6405 Olympia, asked how
much room one person needs and Mr. Vrooman read her the State requirements.
Mr. Glen Christiansen, Chairman of the Planning Commission, said they had
worked with the Human Rights Commission on this ordinance and that he felt
this is something we can live with, and recommended passage of the ordinance.
Mrs Dorothy Caryl said she had not seen the ordinance but that they would
try to work with four in the foster home. Mr. David DeCoursin also spoke
favorably concerning the proposed ordinance, just so the total program is
in accord with the State standards.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Garis, seconded by Bies, to give a first reading to an ordinance
entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE
(Residential Zoning District)
(Foster Family Homes)
MOVED by Garis, seconded by Stockman, to approve the ordinance herein quoted
by title on its first reading. Upon roll call vote being taken thereon the
members were recorded as voting as follows:
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Bies YES
Garis YES
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
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nue
Industrial Z
nd Green Are
Stockman YES
Teresi YES
District (Laurel A
The Acting Village Clerk presented the affidavits showing publication in the
official newspaper of the Notice of Public Hearing to consider amending the
Zoning Code. Said affidavit was then examined, approved and ordered filed
in the office of the Village Clerk.
The Mayor then announced that the meeting was open for public hearing on
said proposed amendment and all persons present to do so were afforded
opportunity to express their views thereon.
The Village Manager read the Planning Commission recommendation of 6/9/69
giving their approval to the revision of the Zoning Ordinance.
No one appeared in opposition to the proposed amendment to the ordinance.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Garis, seconded by Bies, carried, to give a first reading to an
ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE"
(Industrial Zoning District)
MOVED by Garis, seconded by Bies, carried, to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its first reading. Upon roll call vote being taken
thereon the members were recorded as voting as follows:
Bies YES
Garis YES
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Stockman YES
Teresi YES
MOVED by Garis, seconded by Bies, carried, to give a first reading to an
ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE"
(Rescinding Franchise Revocation of
Minneapolis, Northfield and Southern Railway)
MOVED by Garis, seconded by Bies, carried, to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its first reading. Upon roll call vote being taken there-
on the members were recorded as voting as follows:
Bies YES
Garis YES
Stockman YES
Teresi YES
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The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Byron McCullagh, Attorney for Tenney'.s Skelly Station:
Mr. Byron McCullagh, attorney for Tenney's Skelly Station, appeared with
his client, Mr. Tenney. He informed Council that he had viewed the prem-
ises and had contacted Mr. Jon Westlake, the Village ordinance co-ordina-
tor, to see what needs to be done in order to comply with the Village
requirements. He had also had a conference with a representative of the
Skelly Oil Company. Mr. McCullagh stated that he had not had time enough
to prepare himself on this matter. He requested a continuance until July
15th.
The Village Manager informed the Council that the temporary license which
had been granted to Mr. Tenney expired as of June 17th.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Garis, carried, to direct the Village
Attorney to take proper action to force correction of the violations as
authorized at the Council meeting of May 20, 1969.
Communication:
The Village Manager presented a communication from St. Louis Park notify-
ing the Village of the zoning action taken on the Shelard Park matter.
Douglas - Sandburg Crossing:
The Village Manager read a report from Mr. Herbert Klossner, Hennepin
County Engineer, stating the decision to install permanent safety devices
at this intersection. They will attempt to get completion this year.
The Manager presented six copies of the proposed agreement. These signals
are to be installed on ornamental light standards.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Bies, to authorize the Mayor and the Village
Manager to execute the agreement with Hennepin County. Carried unanimously.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Garis, to authorize the Village Engineer to
request State Aid approval of the signals and financing with State Aid Funds.
Carried unanimously.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Garis, carried, to order in the sidewalk on
the east side of Douglas from Sandburg to Wynwood and appropriating $1000
from the General Contingency Fund.
MOVED by Bies, seconded by Stockman, carried, to direct the Village Manager
to notify School District #281 of the action taken by Council.
Mr. Phil Jocoby of Wynnwood Road, spoke to Council commending Council for
their actions to make a safe crossing for the children.
Areal from Board of Zoning Appeals (5-13-69) - John Cross (Cross Companies)
6000 Golden Valley Road:
Mr. John Cross and Mr. Jay Carpenter appeared to make their request for a
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waiver of six garage stalls at their town house development. The Building
Inspector was present to explain that they needed more land to comply with
the Code. At present they have 87 enclosed garage stalls and need 93.
MOVED by Garis, seconded by Bies, carried, to grant the waiver of six
required garages at 6000 Golden Valley Road.
Honeywell, Inc. - Office Addition - Building Permit:
Mr. Howard Smith, General Superintendent of Maintenance and Plant Engineer-
ing, appeared and presented a proposal for an addition on the northeast
corner of the building, adjacent to the Customer Service Building.
MOVED by Garis, seconded by Bies, that Honeywell be directed to meter their
sewage within six months, and to check their performance on landscaping.
Carried unanimously.
MOVED BY Stockman, seconded by Bies, carried, to continue the request for
a building permit to the meeting of July 1, 1969.
Mobil Oil Company, 9405 Medicine Lake Road - Building Permit Extension:
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Garis, carried, to grant a 60 -day extension
on their building permit.
License List:
MOVED by Bies, seconded by Stockman, carried, to approve the licenses as
follows:
(SEE ATTACHED LIST)
LICENSES FOR APPROVAL June 13, 1969
No. Licensee
256 Dick's Standard
257 Dick's Standard
258 Dick's Standard
259 Golden Valley Spur
260 Golden Valley Spur
261 Golden Valley Spur
262 Advance Music Co.
263 It if
264 The Way Tennis Team
265 Gilbert Marty
266 Mark Hurd Aerial Surveys, Inc.
267 if
if if
Cigarettes
Filling Station
Vending N.P. Food
Filling Station
Filling Station
Cigarettes
Vending Per. Food
Vending N.P. Food
Sell Candy (Solicitor)
Auctioneer
Vending N.P. Food
Vending Per. Food
$ 6.00 pro -rated
30.00
7.50
15.00
7.50
6.00 pro -rated
15.00
22.50
10.00
1.00
7.50
15.00
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Licenses for Approval continued.
ON -SALE LIQUOR LICENSES
No.
Licensee
Tie
Fee
268
Chester Bird Holding Corp.
On -Sale
Liquor
100.00
269
Anmar Motel, Inc. dba Holiday
Motor Hotel
On -Sale
Liquor
4,000.00
270
The New Boulevard, Inc.
On -Sale
Liquor
4,000.00
271
Schuller's Tavern, Inc.
On -Sale
Liquor
4,000.00
272
Michael Crakes dba Michael's
On -Sale
Liquor
4,000.00
273
Aloha Corp. dba Carriage House
On -Sale
Liquor
4,000.00
275
Mpls. Elks Lodge No. 44
On -Sale
Liquor
4,000.00
276
Hopkins House dba Hopkins House
Golden Valley
On -Sale
Liquor
4,000.00
277
Glenn Corp. dba White House
On -Sale
Liquor
4,000.00
278
Golden Valley Golf Club, Inc.
On -Sale
Liquor
4,000.00
279
Armlar, Inc., dba The Point
Supper Club
On -Sale
Liquor
4,000.00
SUNDAY SALE OF LIQUOR
274 Hopkins House, Inc. dba Hopkins
House Golden Valley Sunday Liquor Sales 200.00
280 Golden Valley Golf Club Sunday Liquor Sales 200.00
281 Armlar, Inc., dba The Point
Supper Club Sunday Liquor Sales 200.00
Request for Public Hearing - 69 -SS -1:
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Bies, carried, to call for a public hearing
on 69 -SS -1 on July 15, 1969.
Watermain Agreements with Crvstal & New Hoge on Border Street Watermains:
The Village Manager presented watermain agreements with Crystal and New Hope
to Council for approval.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Bies, carried, to authorize the Mayor and
Village Manager to execute agreements with Crystal and New Hope on border
street watermains.
Planning Commission Minutes 6/9/69:
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Garis, carried, to receive and file the
Planning Commission Minutes of 6/9/69 as submitted to Council.
St. Croix Properties Rezoning:
MOVED by Bies, seconded by Stockman, carried, to call for a public hearing
on St. Croix Properties Rezoning on July 15, 1969
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Winnetka Avenue Improvement T.H. #55 To Golden Valley Road:
The Planning Commission recommendation re: the Hennepin County plan for
Winnetka Avenue from T.H. #55 to Golden Valley Road was considered.
MOVED by Garis, seconded by Stockman, carried, to defer this matter to
July 15, 1969, for interested parties on Winnetka Avenue to meet with
Council.
Bills:
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Garis, carried, to approve the bills as
submitted on the prelist.
Minn. Highway Dept. Plans on T.H. #100 & C. R. #66 (Duluth):
The Village Engineer presented the plans of the Minnesota Highway Depart-
ment for the proposed changes to Council. Council instructed the Engin-
eer to send notices to all people abutting the construction on both the
east and west sides of T.H. #100.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Garis, carried, to set July 15, 1969, as
the date for an informal public hearing on the Minnesota Highway Depart-
ment plans on T. H. #100 and County Road #66.
Minnesota Highway Dept. Plans T.H. #55 East of T.H. #100:
The Village Engineer presented the plans of the Minnesota Highway Depart-
ment for solving the problems by the White House on T.H. #55•
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adopt-
ion:
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS FOR HIGHWAY #55
CROSSOVER AND FRONTAGE ROAD CHANGES EAST OF
HIGHWAY #100
(Layout 2A, S. P. 2752-23)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Garis, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted
in favor thereof: Bies, 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
Acting Village Clerk. See Resolution Book page_L_.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Garis, to adjourn the meeting at 1:00 A.M.
May6r
Attest:
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Acting Village Clerk