07-15-69 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
July 15, 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 July 15, 1969, at 8:00 o'clock P.M.
The following members were present: Bies, Carlson and Teresi; the follow-
ing members were absent: Garis and Stockman.
Present were Village Engineer, Lowell Odland; Village Attorney, Robert M.
Skare; Building Inspector, Dan Lynch; Village Planner, Otto Schmid; Village
Manager, Barkley G. Omans; Acting Village Clerk, Carol Wachter.
Minutes of_July 1, 1969:
MOVED by Bies, seconded by Carlson, carried, to defer this item to the next
regular meeting.
Public Hearing - 69 -SS -1 (General Area Bounded by Sweeney Lake, Highway 55
and Golden_Valley Road:
The Village Engineer presented this item and showed the area on the map.
He stated that the estimated cost of this job would be $500,200 and the
total assessed cost would run between $350,000 to $360,000. Where there
was a present assessment, he stated that this would be credited to the
property owner so that everyone would get a uniform assessment.
The Mayor then announced that the meeting was open for public hearing on
said proposed storm sewer and all persons present to do so were afforded
opportunity to express their views thereon.
The following appeared to express their thoughts on the public improvement:
Theodore P. Urheim - 5300 Thotland Road - does not see why they should pay
for the other side of Highway 100. He stated that he thinks that all this
water going into Sweeney Lake would cause pollution and that the Village
is making a reservoir out of the lake. He thinks it should go into
Bassett's Creek.
Alden V. Halloran - 5735 Golden Valley Road - stated there are sixty-nine
homes in area. Many back yards are flooded, with no way to drain. All in
favor.
L. M. Dekko - 5321 Thotland Road - thinks this is just an advantage for
the developers and not to individuals.
John V. Worwa - 931 Toledo - asked who requested the proposal for storm
sewer. The Mayor answered that we have a petition.
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S. Satz - 1130 N. Lilac Drive
pay this assessment. He said
of this hearing and feels that
The Engineer stated that most
area.
- asked if the people on Toledo have to
the people on Toledo were not notified
everybody should have been notified.
people on Toledo are in another drainage
Herbert J. Strand - 5825 Golden Valley Road - objected to the assess-
ment.
Mrs. R. C. Teitelbaum - 5705 Phoenix - stated that one-half of her yard
is under water when it floods.
The Mayor stated that this matter could not be resolved at this meeting
because of the absence of two of the Council members. He invited the
people back to the next meeting.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Carlson, seconded by Bies, carried, to continue the matter to
the next regular meeting on August 5, 1969.
Informal Hearin- HennepinCounty Proposal for Winnetka Avenue Improve-
'� ment, Maren-Lane to Trunk Highway #55
Mr. Sam Fisher of the Hennepin County Highway Department was present to
explain their proposal for improvement of Winnetka from Maren Lane to
south of Highway #55• Their plan would restrict left-hand movements
from Winnetka Avenue using left turn lanes and a median. The tentative
plan that Mr. Fisher presented to Council would require additional right-
of-way. The Village Engineer showed the area on the map and answered
questions for Council.
The following appeared to express their thoughts on the proposed improve-
ment
Dr. Robert L. White, Jr. - 540 Winnetka Avenue North - not in favor of
the plan proposed by Highway Department. Dr. White mentioned the two
meetings previously held with the Village Engineer and wants to show
an alternate solution.
Frank Neuman - 8016 Olson Highway - asked Mr. Fisher why, in the prelim-
inary plan, were they designing three instead of four turns. The Engin-
eer explained that traffic studies would be taken. Mr. Fisher said there
have been seventeen accidents at #55 and Winnetka.
A general discussion ensued bringing out the hazard
caused by
the
traffic
at McDonald's. Also, Mr. Fisher stressed the need for an island
for ped-
estrian crossing. There was talk about attaching a
device to
the
signal
system for pedestrian safety.
Dr. Gerald L. Arne - 540 Winnetka Avenue North - has
attended
two
or
three meetings to get the feeling of businessmen in
the area.
He
asked
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Mr. Fisher if the County had been approached with any alternate plan.
He stated that 90% of the merchants are not pleased with the County
proposal. They do not want the proposed center island -- they want
to keep the left turn openings.
Mr. Dave Trach, owner of the Golden Valley Shopping Center, questioned
the need for the improvement and suggested only signals be done.
Mr. Phil Krelitz, owner of the Valley Plaza Shopping Center, stated
something should be done to alleviate the situation.
Dr. Dennis E. Arne - 540 Winnetka Avenue North - felt that the Council
should vote no on this proposal until further studies are concluded.
Otto Schmid, Village Planner, also answered questions for Council on
the plan that the Planning Commission had approved. Dr. Gerald Arne
asked him why the Planning Commission wanted to approve this plan
when 95% of the merchants were against it.
Mr. Elmer Bratsch, Golden Valley Bank President, stated that he can see
the traffic all day from his office and that the problem time is from
4:00 to 5:00 P.M. The rest of the time the traffic has free flow back
and forth from the shopping centers. He felt there was no problem.
The Mayor closed the public hearing and left the matter up to the
Council for final decision.
MOVED by Bies, seconded by Carlson, carried, to lay this matter over
until August 5, 1969.
Rezoning - C_o_mmercial to M-2 - 701 Ottawa Ave. No, St. Croix_ Properties,
Inc
The proponents were present June 9th at a Planning Commission meeting
and were given approval. They presented their plans to Council and int-
erested residents came up and looked over the proposal.
The Mayor stated this matter could not be acted on at this meeting and
closed the public hearing.
The matter is continued until August 5, 1969.
Public Hearing - Maynard Saxe - 1415 Angelo Drive - Re: Main_tainin_g Pond
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The Village Engineer recommended holding a public hearing and putting a
storm sewer in.
MOVED by Bies, seconded by Carlson, carried, that the Engineering Depart-
ment come up with a feasibility report on storm drainage.
White House, Inc. - Addition & Remodeling ::.�00 Olson Hi hy�ay:
Mr. Iry Scheckman was present with the proposed plans. The Building
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Inspector presented the matter to Council.
MOVED by Carlson, seconded by Bies, carried, to accept the plans as sub-
mitted, subject to the approval of the Building Inspector.
Krause Inv. - Preliminar�r Plans - 2500 Louisiana Ave, ido.:
The Building Inspector presented the preliminary plans for 2500 Louisiana
Avenue North.
MOVED by Bies, seconded by Carlson, carried, to grant the permit subject
to the approval of the Building Inspector.
John Cross - Addn. & Remod. - 6100 Golden Valley Road:
The proponents were present to submit their request to Council. The
Building Inspector showed the plans for the addition and remodeling.
MOVED by Bies, seconded by Carlson, carried, to grant the building
permit subject to the approval of the Building Inspector as to conform-
ity with the ordinances and a $2,000 landscaping bond.
Harlan R. Johnson - Movi_ nZ_ Permit -2051 Winnetka Ave.
The proponent was present to submit his request to Council.
MOVED by Bies, seconded by Carlson, carried, to approve the request for
a moving permit to move a house on the same lot at 2051 Winnetka Avenue
North.
Adam F. Parzvck - Moving Permit - Garage - 2005 Brunswick Ave. No.:
MOVED by Carlson, seconded by Bies, carried, to grant a moving permit
for a garage at 2005 Brunswick Avenue North.
Licenses:
Mr Clayman was present to explain his request for a permit to sell 'flowers.
The Mayor was in favor of granting the permit on a temporary basis.
MOVED by Carlson, seconded by Bies, carried, to approve the licenses as
follows:
No. Licensee Tie Fee
293 Queen's Plaza Liquors, Inc.
294 Golden Hills Liquors
295 Lauren Clayman
296 Brookview Mun. Golf Course
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298 Schuller's Tavern, Inc.
Sp. Food Handling
Cigarettes
Solicitor (flowers)
Food Vending
Cigarettes
Juke Box
# 5.00
12.00
10.00 new
Exempt
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DANCE PERMIT
St. Margaret Mary Youth Council, 2225 Zenith Ave. No. $ .50
MOVED by Carlson, seconded by Bies, carried, to approve a dance permit at
St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church.
Chris -Rob Realty - Chrysler Agency - 6800 Wayzata Blvd.:
MOVED by Carlson, seconded by Bies, carried, to approve the request for a
building permit at 6800 Wayzata Boulevard, based on the new plans and sub-
ject to approval of the Building Inspector.
N. W. Bell Tel. - Bldg. Addn. 710 Mendelssohn Ave. No.:
MOVED by Carlson, seconded by Bies, carried, to approve the request for a
building addition permit at 710 Mendelssohn Avenue North, subject to
approval of the Building Inspector.
Ernst House Movers - Moving Permit - 6543 Glenwood Ave.:
MOVED by Carlson, seconded by Bies, carried, to approve the request for a
moving permit at 6543 Glenwood Avenue, subject to approval of the Building
Inspector, the house being moved outside the community.
Dave Trach - Platting Waiver - 400 Dakota Ave. So.:
MOVED by Carlson, seconded by Bies, carried, to approve the request for a
platting waiver at 400 Dakota Avenue South, subject to obtaining a 30'
easement on the south side of the property.
B2cLueEIL for Public Hearing - 69 -CG -3,13,14,15,16 - 69 -BS -18,19,20 - 69 -LF -5,2 6 -
69�..wM�7.a
The Village Engineer requested a public hearing be set for August 5, 1969, on
69—CG-3,13,14,15,16; 69—BS-18,19,20; 69—LF-5,6 69—WM-7,8; 69—SS-5,6.
"RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS"
(69—GG-3; 69—BS-18,19,20; 69—CG-13,14,15,16; 69—WM-7,8;
69—LF-5,6; 69—sS-5,6)
MOVED by Carlson, seconded by Bies, carried, to grant the request for a public
hearing on August 5, 1969, on the above listed public improvements. See Resolutions
Book page_.
Rezonin Lots 1-4� Blk. 2, Church Addn., King of Grace Lutheran Church:
The Manager explained that the restricted convenant to be drawn up between
the King of Grace Lutheran Church and the affected residents was not ready
at this time.
MOVED By Bies, seconded by Carlson, carried, to defer this rezoning matter
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until the meeting of August 5, 1969.
Rezoning Lot 11, Yarnall's Golden Valley Outlots:
MOVED by Bies, seconded by Carlson, carried, to defer this matter to the
meeting of August 5, 1969.
Zoning - Laurel Ave. Setback & Green Area:
MOVED by Bies, seconded by Carlson, carried, to defer this matter to the
meeting of August 5, 1969•
Resolution Authorizing Condemnation - Velie Proms:
All present agreed to add this matter to the Agenda.
Member Bies introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(Authorizing the Acquisition by Purchase or Condemnation)
(Vincent S. Velie Property)
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 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
Repeal of Ordinance #290 - M.N.S.R.R. Franchise:
MOVED by Bies, seconded by Carlson, carried, to defer this matter to the
meeting of August 5, 1969.
Jerry Porter, et. al. - Laurel Ave. Impr. •-- Florida to Jersey:
The Manager read the communication from Mr. Jerry Porter.
MOVED by Bies, seconded by Carlson, carried, to refer the matter of the
Laurel Avenue Improvement to the Village Engineer for a feasibility study.
W.T.C.N. - Bldg. Permit Extension:
The Manager read the request from W.T.C.N. for an extension on their
building permit.
MOVED by Carlson, seconded by Bies, carried, to grant the request of
W.T.C.N. for another sixty days' extension on their building permit to
September 15, 1969•
Communications:
All present agreed to add this matter to the Agenda.
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The Manager presented a letter from the City of Minneapolis, signed by
Mr. George J. Croning. Superintendent of Watermain and Construction.
MOVED by Carlson, seconded by Bies, carried, to refer this matter to the
Village Engineer for feasibility study and estimate.
The Manager presented a letter from Mr. John Mitchell, Chairman of the
Golden Valley Human Rights Commission and a letter of resignation from
Mrs. Helen Fagerberg, a HRC member. The resignation was accepted with
regret.
Bid Opening - Curb & Gutter Work - 69 -CG -1 ,2, 3 6.,8,9,10,11 and 69-W-2:
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 July 10, 1969, and
read as follows:
E. F. LE'NCOWSKI VICTOR C_ARLSON & Sons
410 - 21 Ave. No. 2246 Edgewood Ave.
St. Paul $38,076.50 St. Louis Park $36,125.00
CROWN SIDEWALK CO. CEDAR CONCRETE CO., INC.
2422 Washington N.E. 7720 Wentworth Ave.
Minneapolis $38,506.25 Minneapolis $32,137.50
The Manager recommended award to the low bidder, Cedar Concrete Co., Inc.,
in the amount of $32,137.50.
MOVED by Carlson, seconded by Bies, carried, to award the bid for curb and
concrete work, 69 -CG -1, 2, 3, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 69-W-2, to the Cedar
Concrete Co., Inc., the low bidder, in the amount of $32,137.50 on the
recommendation of the Village Manager.
Bid Opening - 69-WM-1a 3, 4, 6; 69 -LF -15 2 and 69 -SS -2, 3:
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 July 14, 1969, and
read as follows:
NORTHDALE CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
5739 West Broadway
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55428• . . . . $83,507.00
The Manager recommended award to the low bidder, Northdale Construction Co.,
Inc., in the amount of $83,507.00
MOVED By Bies, seconded by Carlson, carried, to award the bid for 69-WP4-1,
3, 4, 6: 69 -LF -15 2 and 69 -SS -2, 3 to the Northdale Construction Co., Inc.,
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the low bidder, in the amount of $83,507.00 on the recommendation
of the Village Manager.
Matter of St. Louis Park Request on Suns & Traffic in South Tyrol Area:
MOVED by Bies, seconded by Carlson, carried, to request the Highway Depart-
ment to close the entry to the service drive on the south side of T.H. #12
between June Avenue and Tyrol Trail which entry was constructed sometime
ago.
MOVED by Bies, seconded by Carlson, carried, to concur in the Village
Manager's recommendation for installation of four-way stop signs at
Douglas and Natchez and removal of two signs "Do Not Enter 7:00 A.M., to
9:00 A.M." on I?iatchez at Douglas, subject to concurrence of St. Louis Park
for the portion of the intersection which lies within St.Louis Park.
Park & Recreation Minutes (6-26-69):
MOVED by Bies, seconded by Carlson, carried, to receive and file the Park
and Recreation minutes of 6-26-69, as submitted to Council.
Bills:
MOVED by Carlson, seconded by Bies, carried, to approve the bills as
submitted on the prelist.
MOVED by Carlson, seconded by Bies, carried, to adjourn the meeting at
1:15 A.M.
ATTEST:
Acting Village Clerk.
C
Mayor