09-16-69 City Council Minutes148
REGULAR ;MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
September 16, 1969
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, 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 September 16, 1969, at
8:00 o'clock P.M.
The following members were present: Bies, Jensen, Stockman, and Teresi;
and the following member was absent: Garis.
Present were Village Manager, Barkley G. Omans, Village Attorney, Robert M.
Skare; Village Engineer, Lowell Odland; Village Clerk, Helen Penniman; Build-
ing Inspector, Dan Lynch.
Minutes of September 2, 1969 & September 8, 1969:
MOVED by Bies seconded by Stockman carried to approve the minutes of September
2, 1969, as submitted to Council, and defer action on the minutes of September
8, 1969, to October 7, 1969.
Public Hearing - Public Improvements, 69 -vi -lo �BS-21,22,23 24; 69 -CG -17,18,
The Village Clerk presented an affidavit showing publication in the official
newspaper of the Notice of Public Hearing on certain proposed Public Improve-
ments (Proposed Watermain - 69-WM-10, Proposed Bituminous Surfacing - 69 -BS -21,
22, 23,24, and Proposed Concrete Curb & Gutter - 69 -CG -17,18,19) described
in the resolution of this Council relating thereto, adopted on August 19, 1969.
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 public improvements, and all persons present to do so were afforded
opportunity to express their views thereon. No persons presented objections
except the following.
69-wM-1o:
OBJECTOR
None
69 -BS -21:
OBJECTOR
Mr. James D. Svean
1530 Gettysburg Avenue North
OBJECTION
None
OBJECTION
Has lived there six years, nothing
done this year, a hill of clay eight
feet high causing problems.
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Mr. A. R. Helmer
1600 Gettysburg Avenue North
69 -BS -22: No objectors.
69 -BS -23: No objectors.
69 -BS -24: No objectors.
69 -CG -17,18,19: No objectors.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Stated he had paid for street
once, why pay again, taxes are
too high.
Member Bies introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS"
(Proposed Watermain - 69-WM-10,
Proposed Bituminous Surfacing - 69 -BS -21, 22, 23, 24, and
Proposed Concrete Curb & Gutter - 69 -CG -17, 18, 19)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Stockman, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following mem-
bers voted in favor thereof: Bies, Jensen, Stockman, and Teresi, and the
following voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was de-
clared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor, and his signature
attested by the Village Clerk.
See Resolutions Book page '
Member Jensen introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND AUTHORIZING CONTRACT CHANGES
PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES 429.041, SUBD. 7"
(Proposed Watermain - 69-WM-10)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Bies, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members
voted in favor thereof: Bies, Jensen, 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 .
Member Jensen introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
°'RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND AUTHORIZING CONTRACT CHANGES
PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES 429.041, SUBD. 7"
(Proposed Concrete Curb & Gutter 69 -CG -17)
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The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Dies, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members
voted in favor thereof: Bies, Jensen, Stockman, and Teresi; and 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 Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page'.
Member Dies introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND AUTHORIZING CONTRACT CHANGES
PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES 429.o4l , SUBD. 7"
(Proposed Concrete Curb & Gutter - 69 -CG -18, 19)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Stockman, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members
voted in favor thereof: Dies, Jensen, Stockman, and Teresi; and 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 Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page 2�2 .
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 -21, 22, 23, 24)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Jensen, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted
in favor thereof: Bies, Jensen, 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 _l_.
Public Hearing - Public Improvements, 69 -RSL -19; 28A:
The Village Clerk presented an affidavit showing publication in the official
newspaper of the Notice of Public Hearing on certain proposed Public Improve-
ments (Proposed Residential Street Lighting - 69 -RSL -19; 28A) described in
the resolution of this Council relating thereto, adopted on August 19, 1969.
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 public improvements, and all persons present were afforded opportun-
ity to express their views thereon. No persons presented objections except
the following:
69-RSL-1�
OBJECTOR OBJECTION
Mr. C. L. Hamilton Questioned what prompted the request
1315 Maryland Avenue North for street lights.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, September 16, 1969
Mr. Victor C. Olson
1210 Rhode Island Avenue North
Mr. W. P. Bydlon
1320 Castle Court
Mr. Marvin Davis
6808 Plymouth Avenue North
Mr. Hans Garnes
6801 Knoll Street
Mr. Ervin W. Mattison
7501 Olympia Street
Mr. Gregory Johnson
8535 Duluth Street
Mr. Wm. Piazza
1307 Winnetka Avenue
In favor of lights with any kind of
poles.
In favor of lights at any location
Need lights in area.
Crime increased in Mpls., after
lights were installed. Inflation
worse than pollution.
Would it be possible to vote on
this improvement?
Have lights, they are ugly wooden
poles. Need mosquito control worse.
Who pays for lights on arterial streets
such as Winnetka Avenue.
The Village Engineer recommended street lighting at intersections and some
20 various mid -block lights.
Mrs. R. C. Buhrt
701 Rhode Island Avenue North
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Teen-agers hang around all night long
where lights are installed.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Stockman carried to continue the public hearing on
69 -RSL -28A for one month to October 21, 1969.
Public Hearing - Zoni
Business & Professional Office, Lots 46-52, Auditor's_
- Subdivision #360 (Robert Hoover & Ed Jordan):
Dr. Robert Hoover and Mr. Ed. Jordan appeared before Council to request zoning
of Lots 46-52, Auditor's Subdivision #360, to Business and Professional Office
District.
OBJECTOR
Mrs. R. C. Buhrt
701 Rhode Island Avenue North
Mr. Steven L. Glowka
540 Rhode Island Avenue North
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
OBJECTION
Stated this zoning would leave
them boxed in by Business. She
also represented Mrs. Jacobson
in opposition to proposed zoning.
Wants area kept residential.
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MOVED by Bies seconded by Jensen carried to give a first reading to an ordin-
ance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE"
(Business and Professional Office Zoning District)
(Robert Hoover and Edward Jordan)
(Village of Golden Valley)
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Jensen 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
Jensen YES Teresi YES
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Public Hearin.
Zoning Light Industrial - Lots
10,11, Busch's Golden Valle,
Acres, (Premier Realty):
Mr. Robert Brenny, representing Premier Realty, appeared to request the public
hearing be continued.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Stockman carried to continue the public hearing to
October 21, 1969, upon request of the proponents.
eading Ordinance - Zonin
Development to Residential, RLS 2922
�- (P.B. Olson):
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Jensen carried to give a second reading to an
ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE"
(Residential Zoning District)
(Village of Golden Valley)
MOVED by Jensen 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
Jensen YES
Stockman YES
Teresi YES
The Mayor declared the motion carried. See Ordinance Book page �.
Communication - Colonial Acres Home re: Gift:
The Village Manager read a letter from Rev. Hagberg of Colonial Acres Home,
donating $1,000.00 to the Village.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Jensen carried to accept the donation of
"'1,000.00 and send a letter of appreciation to Colonial Acres Home.
Petition - No Parking, Toledo Avenue North:
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The Village Manager presented a petition from the residents of Toledo Avenue
North adjacent to Scheid's Park requesting "No Parking" on the west side of
Toledo Avenue North.
MOVED by Stockman seconded. by Jensen carried to refer the petition to the
Golden Valley Safety Council for recommendation to the Council.
Communication - Golden Valley Safe_Council re: Crlenwood Parkway &_T.H. #55:
The Village Manager read a communication from the Golden Valley Safety Council
regarding the proposed solution of the Minnesota Highway Department for traffic
hazards at Glenwood Parkway and T.H. #55•
No Council action taken.
Communication - Henne ip n Count re: "No Parking" on Winnetka Avenue North:
The Village Manager read a letter dated 9-1-1969, from Hennepin County Highway
Department regarding the Village request for removal of "No Parking" signs
on Winnetka Avenue North for sixty days for study and recommendation.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Bies carried to inform Hennepin County of their
responsibility for traffic control on Winnetka Avenue and request the Golden
Valley Safety Council to request information on the proposals for said control,
from Hennepin County Highway Department.
Liquor License Pees (On -Sale_):
Mr. Harold Lynch, representing "On -Sale" Liquor licensees, appeared to oppose
any increase of license fees. The following licensees were present to oppose
any increase of "On -Sale" liquor license fees:
Harold Lynch ---------- Boulevard Cafe
Irving Schectman ------ White House
John Okerstrom-------- Hopkins house Golden Valley
Jack Reiser ----------- Schuller's
Jarl Fechner ---------- Holiday Motor Hotel
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Jensen carried to defer action on the matter to
the meeting of October 7, 1969.
Request for Preliminary Approva1�7100 Wayzata Boulevards Oldsmobile Dealer:
Mr. John Cosmos and Jim Lupient were present representing Oldsmobile, to request
preliminary approval and a grading permit at 7100 Wayzata Boulevard.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Bies carried to approve the grading permit for
an Oldsmobile dealer at 7100 Wayzata Boulevard.
R_e1uest for -Waiver of Plattin _Ordinances Lot Division 1536 Hampshire Ave., North:
The Building Inspector presented the request for Mr. Tiegs for Waiver of Platting
Ordinance for division of the following property:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Jensen carried to approve the lot division, subject
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to the proponent bringing in easements for water and sewer and a certified
copy of the survey.
Request for BuildinF, Permit - 9100 -10th Avenue North, Warehouse:
The Building Inspector presented the request for a building permit for 9100-
10th Avenue North for a warehouse. Mr. Robert Brenny, representing Premier
Realty was present and requested a footing permit.
MOVED by Jensen seconded by Stockman carried to approve the footing permit
subject to $3,000.00 landscape bond, and approval of the Building Inspector.
Extension of Building Permit - W.T.C.P1., 8701 Olson Memorial Highway:
The Building Inspector presented a request for extension of building permit
for W.T.C.N., at 8701 Olson Memorial Highway.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Bies carried to grant the request of W.T.C.N.
for extension of their building permit for sixty days to November 18, 1969.
Request for Building Permit - Honeywell Addition:
The Building Inspector presented a request for building permit for 120,000
square feet addition to Honeywell, Inc., at 1885 Douglas Drive.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Jensen carried to approve the building permit,'
subject to 0'3,000 landscape bond and instruct the Building Inspector to re-
mind Honeywell of the deadline of December 16, 1969, for installation of
meter for sewage or the Council will take action on the sewer rate.
Request for Sign Permit - 14ichae1's at 1101 Lilac Drive North:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Jensen carried to defer the item.
Request for Waiver of Platting Ordinance, Lot Division 701 & 835 Hampshire
Ave. South:
The Building Inspector presented the request for Richard Thompson for waiver
of Platting Ordinance for division of the following property:
701 Hampshire avenue South:
That part of Lot 1, Block 1, Golden Plaza 1st Addition,
lying North of a line parallel with and 335 feet Southerly
measured at right angles, from the north line of said lot.
835 Hampshire avenue South:
That part of Lot 1, Block 1, Golden Plaza lst Addition,
lying South of a line parallel with and 335 feet Southerly
measured at right angles, from the north line of said lot.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Stockman carried to approve the waiver of Platting
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Ordinance for the above referenced property.
Request for House Moving Permit From 4430 Golden Valley Rd.- to 1600 Welcome
Ave. No.
The Building Inspector presented a request for a House Moving Permit for a
house at 4430 Golden Valley Road to 1600 Welcome Avenue North.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Bies carried to approve the House Moving permit
for a house at 4430 Golden Valley Road to be moved to 1600 Welcome Avenue
North, upon recommendation of the Building Inspector.
Request for Approval of Final Plat, Rauenhorst #2:
MOVED by Jensen seconded by Bies carried to continue the matter to the meet-
ing of October 7, 1969.
Resolution Changing Project Numbers - 68 -BS -18 to 69 -BS -25:
The Village Engineer requested a change of number for 68 -BS -18 to 69 -BS -25.
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(Changing Project Number)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Jensen, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted
in favor thereof: Bies, Jensen, 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 __�_,?_.
)Re
gwuest for Public Hearing to Resurface Noble Avenue:
The Village Engineer reviewed the need for resurfacing of Noble Avenue.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Jensen carried to defer the matter to the meet-
ing of January 6, 1970.
Report of Sanitarian - Imperial Drive Inn & Restaurant, 3900 Olson Highwa;�:
The Village Sanitarian submitted a report dated September 11, 1969.
MOVED by Jensen seconded by Bies carried to receive and file the report by
the Sanitarian regarding the Imperial Drive Inn & Restaurant at 3900 Olson
Memorial Highway.
Licenses:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Bies carried to approve the licenses as follows,
except #420 to be issued for 90 days, subject to review at that time:
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No. Licensee
417 Product Design & Engineering
418 Ray N. Wellens
419 Mark G. Stephenson
*420 Imperial Drive Inn & Restaurant
421 Donald Frank Younkin
* 90 Day License Review 12-16-69
Library Property:
Type Fee
Food Vending $ 5.00
Christmas Trees 50.00
Christmas Trees 50.00
Food Establishment 25.00 New
Garbage Hauling 26.00 New
The Village Manager presented a proposal for property sale for the new Henne-
pin County Library, and requested the Council to authorize a purchase agree-
ment with the Hennepin County Library Board as proposed.
MOVED by Jensen seconded by Stockman carried to submit the proposed offer of
land sale to the Hennepin County Library Board for the new Hennepin County
Library.
Proposed Ordinance - Misdemeanor Penalties:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Jensen carried to give a first reading to an
ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE"
(Misdemeanor Penalties)
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Bies carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its first reading.
Proposed Ordinance - Penal Regulations: Assault:
MOVED by Jensen seconded by Stockman carried to give a first reading to an
ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE"
(Penal Regulations: Assault)
MOVED by Bies seconded by Stockman carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its first reading.
Proposed Ordinance - Motor Vehicle Length Limitations:
MOVED by Jensen seconded by Bies carried to give a first reading to an ordin-
ance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE,VILLAGE CODE"
(Motor Vehicle Length Limitations)
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Bies carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its first reading.
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Bond Sale Resolution - Improvement Bonds, Park & Recreation Bonds & State -Aid
Street Bonds:
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE AND
SALE OF $1,208,000 IMPROVEMENT BONDS,
$255,00 PARK AND RECREATION BONDS
AND $450,000 STATE -AID STREET BONDS"
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, Jensen, Stockman, and Teresi; and the following voted against the same:
None, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, and was
signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the Village Clerk. See
Resolutions Book page.
Discussion re: Bad Check Charges, Village Attorn:
The Village Attorney discussed the problems of handling bad check charges in
Hennepin County Municipal Court. No action taken.
1970 Budget:
The 1970 Budget is being studied by Council. No action taken on budget.
Council adjourned the meeting on budget to September 22, 1969, at 7:30 P.M.
Emergency_ Repair - Triton Drive:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
The Village Engineer presented a request for authority to contract without bid
on a time and material basis for an estimated $10,000 in emergency repairs
to repair a break in the sewer line on Triton Drive.
MOVED by Jensen seconded by Stockman carried to authorize the contract for
emergency repairs to sewer line on 'Triton Drive, upon recommendation of the
Village Manager.
Exchange_of Deeds with Standard OilCom for Street ht -of -W
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
The Village Engineer presented a
request
to exchange deeds with Standard
Oil Company, R.L.S. #1059, Lot C
for the
N.E. corner of Tract A for Street
Right -of -Way.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Jensen
carried
to approve the proposed exchange of
deeds with Standard Oil Company
for street right-of-way, as recommended by
the Village engineer.
Advertisement for Bids
69-W14-8,
69 69
Rescind -
-LF -6, and -SS -6:
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Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION RESCINDING PRIOR RESOLUTION
APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND
ORDERING ADVERTISEMENTS FOR BIDS FOR
PROPOSED WATERMAIN - 69-wm-8, PROPOSED
SANITARY SEWER - 69 -LF -6, AND PROPOSED
STORM SEWER - 69 -SS -6"
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Jensen, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof: Bies, Jensen, Stockman, and Teresi; and the following voted against
the same: None, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adop-
ted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the Village Clerk.
See Resolutions Book page_] a
Member Jensen introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND AUTHORIZING CONTRACT CHANGES PURSUANT TO
MINNESOTA STATUTES 429.o4l , SUBD. 7"
(proposed Watermain - 69 -vi -8,
Proposed Sanitary Sewer - 69 -LF -6, and
Proposed Storm Sewer - 69 -SS -6)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Bies, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted
in favor thereof: Bies, Jensen, 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_L10_a,.
Planning Commission Minutes (9-8-1969):
MOVED by Bies seconded by Stockman carried to receive and file the Planning
Commission Minutes dated 9-8-1969.
Request for Public Hearing - Institutional I 1 to Business & Professional Office,
- 9300 Golden Valley Road, Jim Ford:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Bies carried to call a Public Hearing on October
21,1969, to zone Institutional I 1, 9300 Golden Valley Road and the Open
Development zone adjacent to Institutional I 1, and the remaining Commercial
zone to Business & Professional Office, upon recommendation of the Planning
Commission.
Park & Recreation Commission Minutes (8-28-69 & 9-2-69):
MOVED by Stockman seconded by
Jensen carried
to receive and file
the Park &
Recreation Commission minutes
of August 28,
1969, and September
2, 1969.
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Police Consultant:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Jensen carried to defer the matter pending; a
full council being present.
Bills:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Bies carried to approve the bills as submitted
on the prelist.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Stockman carried to adjourn the meeting at 1:30 A.M.,
and continue the budget meeting on -September 22, 1969, at 7:30 P.M.
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Mayor
Attest:
Village Clerk
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