11-03-69 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
November 3, 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 November 3, 1969, at
7:30 o'clock P.M.
The following members were present: Bies, Garis, Jensen, Stockman, and
Teresi; and the following were absent: None.
Present were Village Manager, Barkley G. Omans; Village Attorney, Robert M.
Skare; Assistant Engineer, Tom Snetsinger; Village Clerk, Helen Penniman;
Building Inspector, Dan Lynch; Planning Consultant, Otto Schmid.
Minutes of October 7th, October 21st. October 27, 1969:
MOVED by Garis seconded by Stockman carried to approve the minutes of October
7th, October 21st and October 27, 1969, as submitted to Council
T. H. #55 Plan Presentation:
Mr. Norman Osterby, District Engineer, State Highway Department presented a
preliminary plan for T.H. #55 from T.H. #100 to Boone Avenue. The proposed
construction is not included in the next five year construction program.
Mr. Dave Trach, Golden Valley Shopping Center, representing the merchants
requested access at Winnetka Avenue onto T.H. #55•
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Jensen carried to refer the proposed plan to
the Planning Commission for study and report back to the Council.
Hennepin County Library Plan Presentation:
Mr. Seneca Seaman, Hennepin County Library Planner, presented a preliminary
plan for Hennepin County Branch Library. Mr. Irwin Kilstofte of Kilstofte &
Vosejpka, Inc., Architects & Planners, reviewed the plan for Council.
MOVED by Jensen seconded by Garis carried to approve the proposed plan for
Hennepin County Library as developed to date.
Second Reading - Ordinance, Zoning 9300,9310,9326,9340 Golden Valley Road to
Business & Professional Office, Ronald G. Gridley:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Garis carried to give a second reading to an
ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE"
(Business and Professional Office Zoning District)
(Ronald G. Gridley)
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Regular Meeting of the Village Council, November 3, 1969
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Bies carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its second reading and to order publication thereof.
Upon roll call vote 'being taken thereon the members were recorded as voting
as follows:
Bies YES
Garis YES
Teresi YES
Jensen YES
Stockman YES
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
See Ordinance Book page RZ.
Continued Public Hearing - Zoning, Lots 9,10,11, Busch's Golden Valley Acres,
Light Industrial, Premier Realty:
The Mayor announced that this was a continued public hearing from the meet-
ing of October 21, 1969.
Mr. Otto Schmid, Consulting Planner, presented his recommendation in favor of
the proposed zoning to Light Industrial for Lots 9,10,11, Busch's Golden
Valley Acres.
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 ZONING CODE"
(Light Industrial Zoning District)
(Premier Realty)
Upon roll call vote being taken thereon the members were recorded as
voting as follows:
Bies YES
Garis YES
Teresi YES
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Approval of Final Plat, Rauenhorst #2:
Jensen YES
Stockman YES
Member Garis introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(Acceptance of Plat - Rauenhorst #2)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Member Stockman, and upon vote being taken thereon the following voted in
favor thereof: Bies, Garis, 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 page2:!.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, November 3, 1969
Resignation of Donald Wiese from Human Rights Commission:
The Village Manager read a letter dated October 21, 1969, of resignation
from Donald Wiese resigning from the Human Rights Commission.
MOVED by Garis seconded by Stockman carried to regretfully accept the
resignation and request the Village Manager to convey their thanks to
Mr. Wiese for his service.
Golden Valley Safety Council Report on Winnetka Avenue:
The Village Manager presented the report on Winnetka Avenue from the Golden
Valley Safety Council, dated October 21, 1969. A letter from Robert C. Kratt,
dated October 30, 1969, requesting further consideration of the Winnetka
Avenue traffic problem.
MOVED by Garis seconded by Jensen, carried to call an informal meeting with
the Golden Valley Safety Council, Hennepin County Highway Department, Mr.
Robert C. Kratt, and a representative of the shopping centers, the Village
Manager & Village Engineer to review the traffic problems on Winnetka Avenue
on November 25, 1969, at 7:30 P.M.
Communication - Hennepin County Highway Department T.H. #18:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
The Village Manager presented a letter dated November 3, 1969, from Mr. Herbert
Klossner, Engineer from the Hennepin County Highway Department reporting on
the progress on Highway #18 as requested by Council at a special meeting on
October 27, 1969.
Council took no action.
Licenses:
The Building Inspector informed the Council that the PureOil Service Station
at Boone & T. H. #55 had not completed their building according to specifi-
cations. Council requested that the stone chip stucco be completed before
a license be issued and that the Clerk notify the builder and lessee of the
reasons.
MOVED by Garis seconded by Jensen carried to approve the licenses as follows,
except number 460 (DuWayne Grotta's Pure Oil):
No.
Licensee
Type
Fee
457
House of Laird
Vending - N.P.
$ 5.00
458
Shallbetter Industries, Inc.
Vending - N.P.
Exempt
459
Charles A. Adamson
Auctioneer
1.00
460
DuWayne Grotta's Pure Oil
Filling Station
20.00
461if
ff it if
Vending - N.P.
5.00
462
it if Itif
Cigarettes
2.00
463
Newcomb Bros. Tree Lots
Christmas Trees
50`•00
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, November 3, 1969
Licenses continued:
DANCE PERMIT
St. Margaret Mary Youth Council -- Nov. 22, 1969 -- 8:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M.
50¢ fee.
Re: Advisory Board Ordinance:
The Village Manager presented a proposed ordinance regarding Advisory Boards
for Council consideration. After a discussion of the proposed ordinance
Mr. DeCoursin asked for delay as the ordinance was under study by the Human
Rights Commission. Delay was granted with the Human Rights Commission to
report back to the Council.
Acquisition of John Knutson Property; Lot 5, Block 3, 1st Addition to
Lakeview Heights:
The Village Manager presented a report on condemnation of the John Knutson
property, Lot 5, Block 3, 1st Addition to Lakeview Heights for park prop-
erty. The award is $1,250.00 with $402.50 in assessments to be charged
against the park assessment fund.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Garis carried to approve payment of $1,250.00
from the Park Improvement Fund and $402.50 in assessments to be charged
against the Park Assessment Fund.
Howard Tyree Land Exchange, Outlot 1, Tyree Addition:
The Village Manager presented a request that $16,890.96 in assessments be
charged against storm sewer Job 67 -SS -4 by the Village and $6,457.08 in
assessments be levied against the property between 23rd Avenue and Tyree
Heights Addition deeded to Tyree in accordance with the property transfer
agreement between the Village and Tyree.
MOVED by Garis seconded by Bies carried to approve $16,890.96 in charges
to Job 67554 for assessments on Outlot 1, Tyree Addition except the West
275 feet thereof, and assess the property between 23rd Avenue and Tyree
Heights Addition $6,457.08, per agreement for land exchange dated April,
1969.
Egan -McKay Electrical Contract:
The Village Manager presented a bill for electrical repairs on Ottawa
Avenue due to watermain construction in the amount of $1,760.48, from
Egan -McKay. MOVED by Garis seconded by Stockman carried to approve the
payment of $1,760.48 for electrical repairs to Egan -McKay.
Village Utility Building:
All present agreed to add the above item to the agenda.
The Village Manager requested that an architect be employed to design
the proposed utility building for the Village to the rear of the Public
Safety Building.
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Change of Bassett Creek near Sweeny Lake:
All present agreed to add the above item to the agenda.
Mr. Roger Tonning of Caswell Engineer, presented a permit from the State
Conservation Department for approval of a change in Bassett Creek to a 72"
arch for run-off from Sweeny Lake into Bassett Creek.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Jensen to approve the permit from the State
Conservation Department for change in Bassett Creek arch between Sweeny
Lake and Bassett Creek to a 72" arch.
Plan Change, 715 Florida Avenue, Florida Avenue Properties:
The Building Inspector presented a request for change of plan at 715 Florida
Avenue South for Florida Avenue Properties. Mr. Glen Cording, Architect,
was present to answer questions for Council. After a discussion of the plans
Council took no action.
Waiver of Platting Ordinance, 4936 Sorell Avenue, 4935 Westbend Road, Kenneth
Stevens.
The Building Inspector presented a request for waiver of the Platting Ordinance
at 4936 Sorell Avenue and 4935 Westbend Road for Kenneth Stevens for division
of the following property:
4936 Sorell Avenue:
"The south 127.9 feet of Lot 6, Block 3, Westurban,
as measured along the east and west lines thereof."
4935 Westbend Road:
"Lot 6, Block 3, Westurban, except the south 127.90
feet as measured along the east and west lines thereof."
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Garis carried to approve the waiver of Platting
Ordinance for the above referenced property.
Waiver of Platting Ordinance, 1400 Oregon Avenue North, 1401 Kelly Drive, Lyle
r A. Juhnke:
The Building Inspector presented a request for waiver of the Platting Ordinance
at 1400 Oregon Avenue North and 1401 Kelly Drive for Lyle A. Juhnke for division
of the following property:
1400 Oregon Avenue North:
"The west 180.0 feet of the east ;� of the south 133.5
feet of the north 267.0 feet of Lot 10, Keene, Higbee
and Bitzer's Golden Valley Outlots, Hennepin County,
Minnesota, except street."
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, November 3, 1969
1401 Kelly Drive:
"All that part of the east ;� of the south 133.5 feet
of the north 267.0 feet of Lot 10, Keene, Higbee
and Bitzer's Golden Valley Outlots, lying east of the
west 180.0 feet of said Lot 10, Hennepin County,
Minnesota, except street."
MOVED by Bies seconded by Jensen carried to approve the waiver of Platting
Ordinance for the above referenced property.
Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes - October 14, 1969:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Garis carried to receive and file the Board
of Zoning Appeals Minutes dated October 14, 1969.
Budget Appropriation Report:
Council received the budget appropriation report for October. No action
was taken.
Bills:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Jensen to approve the bills as presented on
the prelist.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Jensen carried to adjourn the meeting at
11:30 P.M.
Attest:
Village Clerk
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Mayor