07-01-69 City Council Minutes106
REGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
July 1, 1969
Aregular 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 July 1, 1969, at 8:00 o'clock P.M.
The following members were present: Bies, Carlson, Garis, Stockman and
Teresi; the following members were absent: None.
Present were Office Engineer, Thomas Snetsinger; Village Attorney, Robert
M. Skare; Building Inspector, Dan Lynch; Village Manager, Barkley G. Omans;
Acting Village Clerk, Carol Wachter.
Minutes of June 17, 1969:
MOVED by Garis, seconded by Bies, carried, that the minutes of June 17, 1969,
be accepted as corrected.
Zoning Hearing - Institutional (I-1) Lots 1, 22 3, 4, Blk. 2, Church Addn.,
(King of Grace Lutheran) Continued from June 17, 1969:)
The Mayor announced that the public hearing was continued from 6-17-69.
The Village Manager presented three communications opposing the rezoning
to Council.
Mr. Robert Schnell appeared to represent the congregation. He presented a
new plat. He explained what the objections had been to the original plat
and then showed on the new plat what the proposed changes were. He explain-
ed that there had been a meeting with the neighborhood people who were
objecting and that this new plat had been prepared as a result of that meet-
ing. The people, however, had not seen this plat. The group of residents
present came up to inspect this new plat and entered into a discussion with
Council.
Representatives of the church agreed that in light of the past platting and
to furnish separation of the church from the residential area on Kenneth
Way, that they would enter into a restricted covenant providing for 120'
setback from Kenneth Way with the entire 120' to be landscaped in the event
the Council did rezone the residential property to Institutional I-1.
MOVED by Garis, seconded by Stockman, carried to give a first reading to an
ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE"
(I-1 Institutional District - King of Grace Lutheran Church)
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Garis, to approve the ordinance herein quoted
by title on its first reading. Upon roll call the members were recorded as
voting as follows:
Bies YES Stockman YES
Carlson YES Garis YES Teresi YES
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The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Street Vacation - Jersey Avenue north of Olympia:
The Acting Village Clerk presented the affidavit showing publication in the
official newspaper of the Notice of Public Hearing on proposed street
vacation. 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 street vacation and all persons present to do so were afford-
ed opportunity to express their views thereon.
No one was present on this matter and the Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Carlson introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(Street Vacation - Portion of Jersey Avenue North)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Garis, the following voted in favor thereof: Bies, Carlson, Garis,
Stockman and Teresi; whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and
adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the Acting Vill-
age Clerk. See Resolution Book pager.
Second Reading Ordinance - Zoning Code - (Industrial District) - Food Pro-
cessing:
MOVED by Carlson, seconded by Bies, carried, to give a second reading to
an ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE"
(Industrial Zoning District)
(Food Processing)
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Bies, to approve the ordinance herein quoted
by title on its second reading. Upon roll call the members were recorded
as voting as follows:
Bies YES
Carlson YES
Garis YES
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Stockman YES
Teresi YES
Second Reading Ordinance - Zoning (M-1) Lot 6, Hipp's Graceful Plaza:
MOVED by Carlson, seconded by Sies, carried, to give a second reading to
an ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE"
(M-1, Lot 6, Hipp's Graceful Plaza)
MOVED by Garis, seconded by Bies, to approve the ordinance herein quoted
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by title on its second reading. Upon roll call the members were recorded
as voting as follows:
Bies YES Stockman YES
Carlson YES Garis YES Teresi YES
The Mayor declared the motion carried. See Ordinance Book Page 9 %j-7.
Second Reading Ordinance -Zoning (Industrial District) Laurel Avenue
Setback and Green Area:
MOVED by Carlson, seconded by Garis, carried, to continue this matter to
the meeting of July 15, 1969.
Second Reading Ordinance -__Repealing Ordinance #290, M.N.S.R.R. Franchise:
MOVED by Carlson, seconded by Garis, carried, to continue this matter to
the meeting of July 15, 1969.
Easement Vacation - Lots 1 - 4, Block 2, Church Addition:
The Acting Village Clerk presented the affidavit showing publication in
the official newspaper. Affidavit was 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 so were afforded opportunity to ex-
press their views thereon.
One gentleman inquired what this easement vacation meant, and the Mayor
explained it was vacation of the utility easement. No one else had any
questions and the Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Carlson introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption.
"RESOLUTION"
(Easement Vacation - Church Addition)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Garis, the following voted in favor thereof: Bies, Carlson,
Garis, Stockman and Teresi; whereupon said resolution was declared duly
passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his sig ature attested by the
Acting Village Clerk. See Resolution Book page_.
Informal Hearing - Highway Dept. Plans on Ramps at Highway #100 and
County Road #66 (Duluth Street):
The Manager explained that this is not a formal hearing but that the
Council felt that for something of this scope that the property owners
should have notices on it. Postcard notices were mailed out and also
notice was published in the official paper.
Mr. Pat McCarthy appeared as representative of the Minnesota Highway
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Department. He presented the proposed changes and interested residents
in the audience took part in the discussion. There was no difficulty in
regard to the ramp and service drive at the northeast quadrant; however,
at the southeast quadrant considerable controversy developed on dead -
ending the service drive into a cul-de-sac.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Garis, carried, to accept the preliminary
plans on the west side of Highway 100, both north and south quadrants.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Garis, carried, that the Village Council
deny approval of the Minnesota Highway Department plans SP 2735-97 and
request the Highway Department to further study the matter of dead -end-
ing the service drive with a view to providing access from Duluth to the
service drive.
The Mayor thanked Mr. McCarthy for coming to the hearing and explaining
the State's plan.
Zoning - Open Development to Business & Professional Offices Part of
Lot 11, Yarnall's Golden Valley Outlots DeMac, Inc.):
The Acting Village Clerk presented the affidavit showing publication in
the official newspaper. Affidavit was 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 proponents presented the drawings to Council. No one was present to
object to the proposal.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Garis, carried, to give a first reading
to an ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE"
(Business and Professional Office Zoning District)
(DeMac, Inc.)
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Garis, to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its first reading. Upon roll call the members were
recorded as voting as follows:
Bies YES Stockman YES
Carlson YES Garis YES Teresi YES
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Honeywell, Inc. Building Addition - 1885 Douglas Drive North:
The Building Inspector presented the new drawings for the proposed
Honeywell Addition.
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MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Garis, carried, to approve the request for
a building permit for an addition at Honeywell subject to approval of the
building inspector.
Frank Newman - Sign Ordinance Waiver - 7751 Medicine Lake Road:
Mr. Newman was present with his application for a sign on his new building
on Medicine Lake Road.
MOVED by Bies, seconded by Garis, carried, to approve the request for the
proposed signs on the store on Medicine Lake Road.
Chris -Rob Realty - Change in Plans on Chrysler Agency - 6800 Wayzata Blvd.:
The architect was present and showed the proposed change in plans on the
Chysler Agency to Council. There was a lengthy discussion concerning the
new plans.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Bies, carried, to reject the building permit
for the Chrysler Agency plans as changed.
Heilicher, Inc. - Addition of New Building - 7600 Wayzata Blvd.:
The architect was present to answer questions for Council.
MOVED by Carlson, seconded by Bies, carried, to approve the request for a
permit for Heilicher, Inc. addition of new building with the stipulation
that if there is a problem with the appearance of automobiles on the roof
that they would have to screen them; further that they post a 3 to 4
thousand dollar landscaping bond, subject to the approval of the Building
Inspector.
Second Reading Ordinance - Zoning (Residential Districts) - Group Homes:
MOVED by Garis, seconded by Bies, carried, to give a second reading to an
ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE"
(Residential Zoning District - Group Homes)
MOVED by Garis, seconded by Bies, to approve the ordinance herein quoted by
title on its second reading. Upon roll call the members were recorded as
voting as follows:
Bies YES Stockman YES
Carlson YES Garis YES Teresi YES
The Mayor declared the motion carried. See Ordinance Book page.
Northern States Power - Re: Rate & Policy Change on Underground House
Services:
The Manager read a letter from Northern States Power Company giving the
revised residential rate schedules effective July 1, 1969. No action
was needed on this item.
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Hennepin County Re: Right of Way Property Sale:
Hennepin County has notified the Village that they are selling a piece
property and that the Village would have first purchase opportunity.
No action was taken by the Council to purchase this property.
Sylvia Chessen - Resignation from Human Rights Commission:
The Manager read the letter of resignation from the Human Rights Commission
by Sylvia Chessen. He was directed by the Mayor to send a letter of thanks
to Mrs. Chessen from the Council for her many years of service.
Glen Reed - Resignation from Park & Recreation Commission:
The Manager read the letter of resignation from the Park & Recreation
Commission by Glen Reed. He was directed by the Mayor to send a letter
of thanks to Mr. Reed from the Council for his service.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Carlson, carried, to accept the resigna-
tions of Mrs. Chessen and Mr. Reed.
Communication from Hennepin County League of Municipalities:
The Manager presented a bill from the Hennepin County League of Municipal-
ities to the Village of Golden Valley in the amount of $583.04. He told
the Council that he felt the Village should terminate their membership in
the League and devote more time and effort to the Metropolitan League of
Municipalities. The Council accepted the Manager's recommendation to
cancel the membership.
License List:
MOVED by Carlson, seconded by Garis, carried, to approve the licenses
as follows:
LICENSES for APPROVAL, July 1, 1969
No. Licensee Tie Fee
282
Leo's Service
Ciga t
$ 7.00 pro rated
283
Leo's Service
Vending N.P. Food
10.00
284
Leo's Service
Filling Station
10.00
285
Sam Berezovsky dba L. Fidelman
Kosher Meat Market
Food Establishment
25.00 New
286
Hyatt Lodge Motel
Motel
50.00
287
Golden Valley V.F.W.Post #7051
Juke Box
15.00
288
Chester Bird American Legion
Post #523
Juke Box
15.00
289
Carriage House Restaurant & Lounge
Juke Box
15.00
290
Hopkins House Inc. G. V.
Motel
50.00
291
Holiday Motor Hotel
Motel
50.00
292
Don Ekelund Coffee Co.
Food Establishment
25.00
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Water Meter Bid Opening 6-19-69:
The Village Manager presented the affidavit of publication in the official
newspaper. Sealed bids were received and publicly opened at the Civic
Center at 7800 Golden Valley Road at 11:00 A.M. on June 19, 1969, and
read as follows:
Badger Meter Mfg. Co. $42.99 ea $21,495.00 Estimated
total
The Manager recommended award to the low bidder, Badger Meter Mfg. Co.,
in the estimated amount of $21,495.00.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Carlson, carried, to award the bid for
season's requirements of 5/8" x 3/4" meters with remote reading registers
to Badger Meter Mfg. Co, in the estimated amount of $21,495.00, as recom-
mended by the Village Manager.
Scheid Park Pedestrian Brie Bids:
Hennepin County opened bids on Scheid Park Pedestrian Bridge on June 10th.
There were six bidders with the low bidder being Herbison Bridge Company.
These bids stand only until July 10th. The County Engineer recommends that
the contract be awarded to the low bidder.
Member Carlson introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(Concurrence in County Award of
Bridge #27557, Project #6822)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Stockman, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted
in favor thereof: Bies, Carlson, Garis, Stockman and Teresi; the follow-
ing 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 Resolutions Book page_.
Laws 1969:
The Village Manager recommended to Council an increase in the interest
rates on special assessments.
MOVED by Carlson, seconded by Garis, carried, that due to the increased
cost of financing special assessment districts that the Village increase
the interest on installments on special assessments from 6% to 8% effec-
tive July 1, 1969; provided further that such increase shall not affect
assessment rolls after that date for 1968 jobs authorized by the Council
during the 1968 Calendar year.
MOVED by Carlson, seconded by Bies, carried, that the Manager notify the
on -sale liquor license holders of the intent to raise the fee from $4,000
to $5,000 per year, effective 1970.
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Curb & Gutter, Medicine Lake Road from Douglas to Brunswick:
The Village Manager requested that an item on award of curb and gutter on
Medicine Lake Road from Douglas to Brunswick be added to the Agenda.
Council concurred.
The Village Manager presented two quotations as follows:
Name of Bidder
Bury & Carlson
6008 Wayzata Blvd.
C. S. McCrossan, Inc.
Box 336
Osseo, Minn. 55369
Curb & Gutter
$3.00 per lin. ft.
$2.55 per lin. ft.
Concrete Driveway
$1.00 per sq. ft.
for 6" conc. Dr.
$ .75 per sq. ft.
for 6" conc. dr.
The Village Manager recommended award to C. S. McCrossan, Inc., being the
same contractor that Crystal is using on this section and being the low
quote, and that the award be made without competive bids as it is not
expected to exceed $2,000.
MOVED by Carlson, seconded by Stockman, carried, that the Council award
Curb & Gutter construction on Medicine Lake Road from Douglas to Brunswick
to C. S. McCrossan, Inc.
Heathbrooke Second Addition, Final Approval and Signatures:
The Village Manager requested that the matter of Heathbrooke Second
Addition signatures be added to the Agenda. Council concurred.
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(Heathbrooke Second Addition)
(Final Approval and Signatures)
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, Carlson, Garis, Stockman and Teresi; the follow-
ing voted against the same: Mone, 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��.
Police Consultant:
The Mayor passed the brochures on to Member Bies, who in turn will pass
them on to the other council members.
MOVED by Garis,,seconded by Stockman, carried, to defer this matter to
the first meeting in August. (August 5th)
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Human Rights Minutes (6-12-69):
MOVED by Carlson, seconded by Garis, carried, to receive and file the
Human Rights Commission minutes of 6-12-69 as submitted to Council.
Planning Commission Minutes (6-23-69):
MOVED by Carlson, seconded by Garis, carried, to receive and file the
Planning Commission minutes of 6-23-69 as submitted to Council.
Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes (6-10-69):
MOVED by Carlson, seconded by Garis, carried to receive and file the
Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes of 6-10-69 as submitted to Council.
Bills:
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Bies, carried, to approve the bills as
submitted on the prelist.
MOVED by Carlson, seconded by Stockman, carried, to adjourn the meeting
at 1:10 A.M.
Attest:
Acting Village Clerk
— WC��
Mayor
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