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REGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
July 20, 1970
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 July 20, 1970 at
7:30 o;clock P.M.
The following members were present: Bies, Jensen, Paulson, Stockman, and
Mayor Teresi arrived at 8:30 P.M., the following were absent: None.
Present were Village Manager, Barkley G. Omans; Village Attorney, Robert M.
Skare; Village Engineer, Lowell Odland; Village Clerk, Helen Penniman;
Fire Chief, Alfred Hanover.
Minutes of July 6, 1970; July 13, 1970__
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Bied carried to approve the minutes of July 6, 1970,
and July 13, 1970, as corrected.
Second Reading Ordinance - Amendment to Village Code - Special Use Permit:
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Jensen carried to give a second reading to an
ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE"
(Special Use Permit)
MOVED by Jensen seconded by Paulson to approve.the ordinance herein quoted
by title on its second reading. Upon roll call vote being taken thereon
the members were recorded as voting as follows:
Bies YES Paulson YES
Jensen YES Stockman YES
The motion carried and publication was ordered. See Ordinance Book page.
Second Reading OrdinaP nceMandatoryConnection to Sanitary Sewer:
MOVED by Bies seconded by Paulson carried to give a second reading to an
ordinance entitled:
"Aid ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE"
(Mandatory Connection to Public Sewer Facilities)
MOVED by Jensen seconded by Bies carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its second reading and to order publication thereof.
See Ordinance Book page u / 9 _•
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Appeal from Board of Zoning Appeals, 9001 Golden Valley Rd., Premier Realty, Inc
Mr. Robert Brenny, representing Premier Realty, Inc., presented a request for a
Light Industrial use in a Commercial Zone at 9001 Golden Valley Road for Black &
Decker Company. The proposed building is 49' x 102' and would be a service and
parts operation for Black & Decker.
Council agreed the street vacation of Ensign Avenue needs to be considered
before further consideration of the appeal.
MOVED by Jensen seconded by Bies carried to continue the item to August 17, 1970.
Fire Department - 1969 Annual Report:
Mr. Alfred Hanover, Chief of the Golden Valley Fire Department, presented the
1969 annual Fire Department report.
The Mayor and Councilmen thanked the Chief for an outstanding report by the
Fire Department. The Chief thanked the Council for their cooperation with the
department.
Welcome to Foreign Visitor:
The Mayor extended greetings and welcome to Antonio Billoni, from Gallarate,
Italy, who was present observing municipal government.
Hennepin County League Representative, Mr. T. L. Willard, Re• Membership:
Mr. T. L. Willard, Councilman from Brooklyn Center, and Robert Harmon, League
President were present to evaluate the program and request Golden Valley to
reconsider membership in the Hennepin County League. Golden Valley Membership
dues are $276.18.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Paulson carried to rejoin the Hennepin County
League of Municipalities and transfer $276.00 from the contingency fund for
annual dues which are due on July 1, 1970 and expire on June 30, 1971.
Final Plats, Olympia Oaks Second Addition & Green Valley Estates:
Mr. Nick Loscheider was present to request final approval of two plats for
Olympia Oaks Second Addition and Green Valley Estates.
The Village Manager reviewed the discussion of the previous Council meeting
of July 6, 1970, regarding falsefied surveys on five lots.
When asked by Council, why didn't you file the proper surveys in the first
place? Mr. Loscheider replied, "I don't have to answer that. I don't want
to incriminate any one else."
Mr. Loscheider stated he was willing to cooperate, but it is causing a hardship
on the prospective home owners and himself, he stated he would stop building
until an appeal is made to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a waiver on the
house at 1530 Pennsylvania Avenue North for the 2.6 feet violation.
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MOVED by Stockman seconded by Jensen carried to defer the final approval
of the plats for Olympia Oaks Second Addition and Green Valley Estates
until the proponent meets the requirements for platting and corrects the
violations on the lots referred to in the minutes of July 6, 1970.
Communication - Request to Paint Street Addresses on Curb:
A request from Mike Jacobs and Clay Oglesbee dated July 14, 1970, to paint
street addresses on the curbs was received.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Paulson carried to table the request.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Stockman carried to approve the License List as follows:
License List:
NO. Licensee Tie Fee
956 R. A. Williams dba Golden Valley Shell Filling Station $20.00
957 Carl Arneson Garbage Hauling 26.00
958 Wade G. Nelson (Fuller Brush) Solicitor 10.00
Request to Sell Vegetables, N W Corner Golden Valley Road & Douglas Drive:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Paulson carried to deny the request to sell
vegetables at the N.W. corner of Golden Valley Road and Douglas Drive.
Request for 3.2 Beer License for Slow Pitch Tournament: John Sandburg:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Jensen carried to deny the request for a
license to sell 3.2 beer at a slow pitch tournament.
Trivilla of Golden Valle Nursin Home 7505 Count Club Drive, Building Height__
Mr. LeRoy Anderson, Chairman of the Board of Zoning Appeals, reported on the
Board's recommendation that the plans submitted for their consideration were
different than the plans presented to them before.
Mr. Keefer and Mr. Pink were present on behalf of Skyline Builders, and
request&d a footing permit at 7505 Country Club Drive for Trivilla of
Golden Valley Nursing Home.
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Highway #100 & County Road #66 _(Duluth Street) Interchange Plans:
The Village Manager reviewed the proposed plans for T.H. #100 and County
Road #66 (Duluth Street) by the Minnesota Highway Department.
Council called a special meeting with the residents in the area for 8:00
o'clock P.M. on September 1, 1970.
Storm Water Problem:
All present agreed to add the above item to the agenda.
*MOVED by Stockman seconded by Paulson carried to defer the item until the
Board of Zoning Appeals requirements are met.
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Mr. Harlin T. Schraber, 110 Kentucky Avenue North, and Mr. Ted L.Gemlich,
120 Kentucky Avenue North, appeared to request the village to pump the
water out of their back yards. They submitted pictures showing the water
and stated there was danger because of children playing in the area.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Bies carried to have the village pump the
water out of the area at 110 and 120 Kentucky Avenue North one time only.
Storm Water - Scott Avenue North:
All present agreed to add the above item to the agenda.
Dr. R. D. Philstrom, 3390 Scott Avenue North, and Howard E. Wilcox, 3398
Scott Avenue North, appeared because of a serious water problem in the
area of Branch F. County Ditch in the Scott Avenue North portion.
The Village Engineer recommended the village to request the Bassett Creek
Flood Control Commission to secure cooperation from the three communities
to the north in constructing a portion of the storm sewer and share the costs.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Jensen carried to request the Bassett Creek
Flood Control Commission to send an emergency Resolution for construction of
storm sewer to the State Highway Department, Crystal, New Hope and Robbins -
dale.
Resolutions ChanEing Project Numbers:
Member Paulson introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(Changing Project Numbers)
(69 -GC -14 & 69 -BS -20 to 70 -SI -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, Paulson, 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 pagelA?5S.
Member Jensen introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(Changing Project Numbers)
(69 -BS -2 to 70 -SI -25; 69 -BS -22 to 70 -SI -26)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Paulson, and upon vote being taken thereon the following members
voted in favor thereof: Bies, Jensen, Paulson, 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 page2g.
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56th Annual Conference of International City Managers' Association:
The Village Manager requested concurrence in attending the 56th Annual
Conference of the International City Managers' Association, September 20 -
25th, and one week vacation either the last week of August or the first
week of September.
MOVED by Jensen seconded by Paulson carried to approve the request by the
Village Manager as referenced above.
Joint Meeting, Village Council, Planning Commission & State Highway Depart-
ment:
MOVED by Bies seconded by Jensen carried that a joint meeting of the Council,
Planning Commission and State Highway Department be held on September 9, 1970,
regarding T. H. #55 and T. H. #100 and Duluth Street any other matters current
with the Highway Department.
Safety Council Request:
The Golden Valley Safety Council requested funds for their treasury from the
Village Council and industry.
MOVED by Jensen seconded by Paulson carried to approve the transfer from the
contingency fund of $1,000.00 to the Golden Valley Safety Council to cover
their work on the sidewalk bond issue question.
Transfer of 1956 Irovement Sinking Fund to Public Works Reserve Fund:
MOVED by Bies seconded by Jensen carried to transfer the final cash balance
of the 1956 Improvement Sinking Fund, $1,680.72, to the Public Works Reserve
Fund.
Dawnview Apartments - 2400-2420 Lilac Drive North:
The Village Manager presented a list of numerous complaints regarding the
premises of Dawnview Apartments, 2400 - 2420 Lilac Drive North.
No action taken.
Council Chamber Acoustics and Remodeling:
The Village Manager submitted an estimate on a new sound system and remodeling
of the Council Chambers in the amount of $12,700.00.
Council agreed to include $12,000.00 in the 1971 budget for the acoustics and
remodeling of the Council Chambers.
Award of Bids - Sanitary Sewer, water, Curb & Gutter:
The Village Clerk presented an affidavit of publication in the official news-
paper. Sealed bids were received and the Village Manager, Village Engineer
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and Village Clerk met at the Civic Center at 7800 Golden Valley Road at
11:00 A.M., on July 20, 1970, and publicly opened and read the bids as
follows:
70 Concrete curb & Gutter - 70 SI 4,5 8,10,14,17,20,24
Victor Carlson & Sons
Concrete Specialties
$ 33,855.00
41,008.00
70 Sanitary Sewer & Watermain - 70WM 1,5,8,9,10
70LF 1, ,5,9, ,10
White Construction Co
Shoemaker & Gould
Nodland & Associates
$ 8o,674.00
86,836.80 (corrected)
91,8'25.00
MOVED by Jensen seconded by Bies carried to award the bid to the low bidders
Victor Carlson & Sons in the amount of $33,855.00 and White Construction in
the amount of $80,674.00.
Resolution - No Parking on Ottawa Avenue North:
Member Bies introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(Restricting Parking on Certain Portions of Ottawa Avenue)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member
Jensen, and upon vote being taken thereon the following was voted in favor
thereof: Bies, Jensen, Paulson, 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-2,(zQ.
Asphalt Informal Quotes for Scheid Park Tennis Court:
The Village Manager presented a recommendation for award to Bury & Carlson,
the low bidder for asphalt for Scheid Park tennis court, in the amount of
$2,580.60
MOVED by Jensen seconded by Bies carried to award the bid to Bury & Carlson,
the low bidder for asphalt for Scheid Park tennis court, in the amount of
$2,580.60.
League of Minnesota Municipalities_- Constitutional Amendment No. 1:
The Village Manager presented the League of Minnesota Municipalities' recom-
mendation to support the comprehensive revision of the property tax laws.
The league opposes legislation which would jeopardize the ability of the
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local governments to function effectively and to finance needed services
through per capita or other tax limitations. The League urges adoption of
Constitutional Amendment No. 1.
Member Bies introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(Constitutional Amendment No. 1)
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, Paulson, 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 "J .
Curb and Gutter Policy Recommendation:
The Village Engineer submitted a report dated July 17, 1970, regarding a pro-
posed curb and gutter policy for the village.
MOVED by Jensen seconded by Bies carried to adopt the proposed policy for
curb and gutter, excluding items No. 2 and 3, dealing with minimum and maxi-
mum grades of the street, as recommended by the Village Engineer.
Minnesota State Highway Department Agreement re: T.H. #55 & Boone Avenue No.:
The Village Engineer reported that the deed for the right-of-way for the south
service drive on T.H. #55 and Boone Avenue North has been received from WTCN.
MOVED by Jensen seconded by Paulson carried to authorize the Mayor and Village
Manager to sign the agreement with the Minnesota Highway Department re: T. H.
#55 and Boone Avenue North interchange.
Member Jensen introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(70 -SI -15)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolut.on was duly seconded by
Member Paulson, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted
in favor thereof: Bies, Jensen, Paulson, 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"/-
Waiver of Platting Ordinance - Lot Division 6809 Country Club Drive:
Council deferred the above item to August 3, 1970.
Building Board of Review Appointment:
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, July 20, 1970
MOVED by Jensen seconded by Bies carried to defer action.
Golden Valley Safety Council Minutes— June 22, 1970:
MOVED by Jensen seconded by Paulson carried to receive and file the Golden
Valley Safety Council for June 22, 1970.
Park & Recreation Commission Minutes - July 9, 1970:
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Bies carried to receive and file the Park &
Recreation Commission Minutes for July 9, 1970.
Human Rights Commission Minutes - Julyy 9_2 1970:
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Jensen carried to receive and file the Human
Rights Commission Minutes for July 9, 1970.
Recommendation for Village Depository - First Plymouth National Bank:
MOVED by Bies seconded by Paulson carried to designate the First Plymouth
National Bank as a Village Depository.
Bills:
MOVED by Jensen seconded by Paulson carried to approve the bills as submit -
ed on the prelist.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Jensen carried to adjourn the meeting at 1:30 A.M.
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