08-17-70 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
August 17, 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 August 17, 1970, at
7:30 o'clock P.M.
The following members were present: Bies, Jensen, Paulson, Stockman, and
Teresi; and the following were absent: None.
Present were Village Manager, Barkley G. Omans; Village Attorney, Robert M.
Skare; Assistant Village Engineer, Tom Snetsinger; Village Clerk, Helen Pen-
niman; Superintendent of Building & Zoning, Jon Westlake.
Minutes of August 3, 1970:
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Stockman carried to approve the minutes of
August 3, 1970, as submitted.
Public Hearing - Street Vacation, Ensign Avenue North, Premier Realt
The Village Clerk presented an affidavit of publication in the official news-
paper of the Notice of Public Hearing as described in said affidavit. Said
affidavit was examined, approved and ordered filed in the Clerk's office.
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place for the public hearing
above referred to and all persons who desired to do so were afforded oppor-
tunity to express their views thereon. No persons presented objections ex-
cept the following:
OBJECTOR OBJECTION
None None
Mr. Robert Brenny, representing Premier Realty, requested the street vacat-
ion for Ensign Avenue North, to develop the property for Black & Decker.
Mr. Clarence Sheedy, owner of the abutting property, stated he would go
along with the street vacation if Premier Realty was granted a permit to
build for Black & Decker.
Council requested the necessary easements for public utilities before taking
action on the street vacation. The majority of the Council expressed gener-
al approval of the proposed building, subject to the proponent obtaining the
necessary easements, and waivers.
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Jensen carried to continue the Public Hearing
to September 8, 1970.
Appeal from BZA - Premier Realt 9001 Golden Valley Road:
Dr. Robert Hoover, Chairman of Board of Zoning Appeals, presented the recom-
mendation. (see minutes of 7-14-1970).
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MOVED by Stockman seconded by Paulson carried to refer the item to the
Board of Zoning Appeals.
Appeal from BZA - Trivilla of Golden Valley Nursing Home, 7505 Country
Club Drive:
Dr. Robert Hoover, Chairman of Board of Zoning Appeals, presented the
recommendation to deny the requested waivers. (see minutes of 8-11-1970).
Mr. Keefer of Skyline Builders and Mr. Pink, Architect, presented again
the original site plans and requested approval of the waivers denied by
the Board of Zoning Appeals.
Mr. Frank Harris, Trustee of Cataract Lodge No. 2 AF & AM, 7445 Glen-
wood Avenue stated the lodge would prefer the removal of the berm pro-
posed between their building and the nursing home.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Bies carried to deny the appeal from the
Board of Zoning.
Appeal from BZA - Nick Loscheider, 1530 Pennsylvania Avenue North:
Dr. Robert Hoover, Chairman of Board of Zoning Appeals, presented the
recommendation from the board to deny the request for waiver on side -
yard setback at 1530 Pennsylvania Avenue North.
Mr. LeRoy Anderson, member of the BZA, explained why he made the motion
to deny the request for waiver, because of conflicting statements made
by Mr. Loscheider before the Board of Zoning Appeals.
MOVED by Jensen seconded by Bies carried unanimously to defer action
on the request for further investigation.
Hospital Location - 3915 Golden Valley Road, MiSCCA:
Mr. Tom VanHausen, Architect, presented slides and site plans for the
proposed hospital.
Mr. Charles Chapman, 3800 Bassett Creek Drive, expressed concern about
the residential section on the north side of Golden Valley Road and the
traffic problem which now exists on Golden Valley Road.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Jensen seconded by Stockman carried to approve the hospital
location as required by Section 11.04 of the Village Code and approve
the request to build over the sewer and water improvements on the prop-
erty.
Request Commercial Use in Open Development Zone, Ronald A. Steile,
7931 Wayzata Blvd.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, August 17, 1970
A letter dated August 5, 1970, was received brow Ronald A. Steile regarding
the commercial use of property at 7931 Wayzata Blvd., in an Open Development
Zone.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Bies carried to refer the request to the Plan-
ning Commission.
Communication - Golden Valley Safety Council re: Winnetka Ave. & T.H. #55
Interchange:
The Village Manager presented a recommendation from the Golden Valley Safety
Council dated August 11, 1970, recommending the adoption of Hennepin County
Plan #2 which allows for extra traffic lanes as well as new traffic signals
at the intersection of Winnetka Avenue and T. H. #55•
MOVED by Jensen seconded by Paulson carried to receive and file the recom-
mendation from the Golden Valley Safety Council.
Golden Valley Golf Club Storm Sewer Assessment Rate:
The Village Manager presented a letter from the Golden Valley Golf Club dated
August 13, 1970, requesting consideration of the storm sewer assessment for
the Golden Valley Golf Club at the same rate as single family residences.
Mr. Al Nelson, President; Mr. Harry L. Nehls, Jr., Attorney; Mr. Sam Houston,
Grounds & Greens Committee, appeared to request a single family residential
rate for the storm sewer assessments.
MOVED by Jensen seconded by Stockman carried to defer .0120 assessment for
storm sewer assessment (69 -SS -1) and assess only .0120 at a residential rate
until such time as the use of the property changes.
Offer to Sell Miller Sales Property, 740 Winnetka Ave. No., Premier Realty:
The Village Manager presented an offer by Premier Realty to sell the Miller
Sales Property at 740 Winnetka Avenue North.
Council took no action.
License List:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Paulson carried to approve the license list
as follows:
No. Licensee Type Fee
971 Brookview Municipal Golf Club Malt Liquors On -Sale $ Exempt
972 Walter C. Rusch Haul Garbage 26.00
973 General Mills, Inc. Itinerant Food 10.00
DANCE PERMIT $ .50
The Saint Margaret Mary Youth Council August 26, 1970 8:00 to 11:30 P.M.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, August 17, 1970
Village Gas, 8950 Olson Highway, Filling Station License:
Mr. Richard Stoeckman, licensee for Village Gas, was present to obtain
the license to operate a filling station at 8950 Olson Highway. Mr.Stoeck-
man stated he intended to pump gas and sell snowmobiles.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Jensen carried to approve the filling station
License #959, contingent upon Mr. Stoeckman complying with the ordinances
relating to filling station operation.
Bond Issue for Park Completion Prog_r_am:
The Village Manager presented a memorandum regarding Bond Issue for Park
Completion Program dated August 6, 1970, which proposed a $1,100,000
20 year bond issue.
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Bies carried to defer action on the proposed
bond issue until the Council meets with the Park & Recreation Commission on
October 29, 1970.
Award of Bids - Municipal State Aid Project 412.03:
The Village Clerk presented an affidavit of publication in the official
newspaper. Sealed Bids were received and the Village Manager, Assistant
Engineer and Village Clerk met at the Civic Center at 7800 Golden Valley
Road at 11:00 A.M., on August 13, 1970, and publicly opened and read the
bids as follows:
Bidder
McCrossan
Park Construction
Barbarossa & Sons
Gideo Construction
Parrott
Northern Contracting
Krone Drainage Inc.
Total - Bid
5% $ 57,715.50
if 48,ol8.8o
55,980.00
" 49,239.02
53,958.68
" 63,650.20
61,519.00
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Paulson carried to award the bid to the low
bidder Park Construction in the amount of $48,018.80.
Award of Bids - Municipal State Aid Project 412.04:
The Village Clerk presented an affidavit of publication in the official
newspaper, Sealed bids were received and the Village Manager, Assistant
Engineer and Village Clerk met at the Civic Center at 7800 Golden Valley
Road at 11:00 A.M., on August 13, 1970, and publicly opened and read the
bids as follows:
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Bidder
Bid Bond
Total - Bid
McCrossan
51%
$ 25,154.50
Mat Bullock
"
28,351.50
Alexander Construction
it
24,209.20
Black Top Service
"
26,548.00
Hardrives
"
21,324.00
Bury and Carlson
"
27,760.20
Min Kota Excavating
"
27,039.00
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Jensen carried to award the bid to the low
bidder, Hardrives in the amount of $21,324.00.
Award of Bids - Storm Sewers (70 -SS -1 & 70 -SS -5):
The Village Clerk presented an affidavit of publication in the official news-
paper. Sealed bids were received and the Village Manager, Assistant Engineer
and Village Clerk met at the Civic Center at 7800 Golden Valley Road at 11:00
A.M., on August 13, 1970, and publicly opened and read the bids as follows:
Bidder
Bid Bond
Total - Bid
Orfei & Sons
5%
$ 79,312.95
Barbarossa
it
76,262.00
Gideo Construction
it
71,208.54
R. W. Moore
It
82,912.00
Northdale
"
67,466.00
Don Parrott
it
90,922.79
Northern Contracting
if
80,226.95
Don Anderson
"
79,884.00
Lametti & Sons
"
85,423.00
F.D. Chapman
it
88,669.15
White Construction
"
71,310.00
Krone Drainage Inc.
"
84,070.00
Arcon
"
86,110.35
Nodland
"
68,245.00
McCrossan
90,037.00
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Stockman carried to award the bid to the low
bidder, Northdale in the amount of $67,466.00.
Approval of Collateral - lst Plymouth National Bank:
The Village Manager reported that the lst Plymouth National Bank has pro-
vided $100,000 in Government Bonds as collateral for the Village of Golden
Valley account.
MOVED by Jensen seconded by Paulson carried to approve the collateral sup-
plied by the lst Plymouth National Bank.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, August 17, 1970
Capital Outlay - Water Utility Building:
The Village Manager presented a request for $5,740.00 in capital outlay
for equipment for the Water Utility Building to be paid from the 1970 Budget
on savings from other capital purchases.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Paulson carried to approve the above request for
purchase of $5,740.00 in equipment of the new Water Utility Building from
the 1970 Budget.
Minneapolis Police Closing of Case on Robbery of Golden Valle Police Officers,
ase #Odb3 o -1-
The Village Manager presented a report from the Minneapolis Police Department
closing the case on robbery of Golden Valley Police Officers, Case #8883 on
May 1, 1968.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Jensen carried to forward a copy of the report to
the Civil Service Commission and receive and file the report.
Monthly Police Report - July, 1970
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Bies carried to receive and file the Police
report for July, 1970•
Hurley Construction Company, 24 Hour Daily Work Permit - T.H. #100:
The Village Engineer presented the request for a 24 hour work permit for Hurly
Construction Company to construct the sanitary sewer under T. H. #100.
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Jensen carried to approve the 24 hour work per-
mit as requested to construct sanitary sewer under T. H. #100.
Release of Bond for Sign, Hennepin Coop. Seed Exchange, 8140 Golden Valley
Road:
The Superintendent of Building and Zoning requested the release of bond for
the sign at 8140 Golden Valley Road, Hennepin Coop. Seed Exchange.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Paulson carried to approve the release of bond
for the sign at 8140 Golden Valley Road, Hennepin Coop. Seed Exchange.
Waiver of Platting Ordinance - 1505 & 1509 Flag Avenue North, Lot Division:
The Superintendent of Building and Zoning presented the request for waiver
of the Platting Ordinance at 1505 and 1509 Flag Avenue North for division
of the following property:
1505 Flag Avenue North:
Lot 8, Block 1, The First Addition to Lakeview Heights.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, August 17, 1970
1509 Flag Avenue North:
Lot 7, Block 1, The First Addition to Lakeview Heights
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Bies carried to approve the Waiver of Platting
Ordinance for the above referenced property, subject to the driveway being
off Flag Avenue to the garages.
Request for Footing Permit - 7505 Country Club Drive, Trivilla of Golden Valley:
Council took no action on the request.
Appointment of Election Judges:
The Village Clerk presented a proposed list of election judges for the State
Primary Election on September 15, 1970.
MOVED by Jensen seconded by Paulson carried to approve the list of election
judges for the State Primary Election on September 15, 1970, as follows:
Alt. Mrs.
PRECINCT II - Noble Elementary School
2600
ELECTION JUDGES
588-2749
* Mrs.
Hilma Sandell
GOLDEN VALLEY
Mrs.
Irene Hafterson
5104
Thotland Road
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
Mrs.
Arlene Graham
1250
Angelo Drive
September 15, 1970
Mrs.
Kathy Rice
PRECINCT I - Glenwood Hills Hospital 3901 Golden Valley Road
588-9401
588-5005
Mrs.
Elizabeth Thompson
2420 McNair Drive
588-3208
588-4506
Mrs.
Sylvia Nearhoff
2141 Legend Lane
588-1074
588-7243
Mrs.
Patricia Roske
3048 Lee Avenue North
588-4256
588-6686
Mrs.
Eleanor Harrigan
1614 St. Croix Circle
588-8598
Alt. Mrs.
PRECINCT II - Noble Elementary School
2600
Noble Avenue North
588-2749
* Mrs.
Hilma Sandell
4605
Mrs.
Irene Hafterson
5104
Thotland Road
588-7149
Mrs.
Arlene Graham
1250
Angelo Drive
588-3144
Mrs.
Kathy Rice
1100
Unity Avenue
588-5005
Mrs.
Claire Tyra
4940
Markay Ridge
588-4506
Mrs.
Thelma Hovey
2110
Perry Avenue North
588-7243
Mrs.
Harriet Ness
2117
Windsor Way
588-6686
Alt.
PRECINCT III - Golden Valley
HighSchool 4800
Glenwood Avenue
374-5720
* Mrs.
Hilma Sandell
4605
Chatelain Terrace
374-2740
Mrs.
Gladys Wangberg
209
Natchez Avenue So.
377-1715
Mrs.
Cecily Helgesen
201
Janalyn Circle
377-3801
Mrs.
Anne Bundlie
700
Meadow Lane South
377-0307
Mrs.
Margaret Blumers
1509
Alpine Pass
377-0806
Alt.
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August 17, 1970
Paula Fox
PRECINCT IV - Carl Sandburg Jr. High
6700
Sandburg Road 545-2571
545-7759
Mrs.
Susan Becker
5840
Golden Valley Road
545-9200
Mrs.
Florence Guntzel
7515
Golden Valley Road
545-8434
Mrs.
Martha Hanover
6601
Olympia Street
544-4761
Mrs.
Dorothy Caryl
6408
Winsdale Street
545-6749
Mrs.
Marion Turner
605
Pennsylvania Ave.No.
545-9649
Mrs.
Coleen Turner
1024
Sumter Avenue North
545-5241
A1t.Mrs.
Ann Wolf
831
Pennsylvania Ave. No.545-4147
544-4577
PRECINCT V - Civic Center
7800
Golden Valley Road
545-3781
Mrs.
Genevieve Mellberg
6736
Glenwood Avenue
545-7893
Mrs.
Carol Israel
424
Winnetka Avenue No.
545-5958
Mrs.
Ella Fisher
200
Turner's Crossroad
545-4144
Mrs.
Helen Zaworski
40
Idaho Avenue North
545-1206
Alt. Mrs.
PRECINCT VI - Westview Elementary School 628 Mendelssohn Avenue 545-1439
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE NECESSITY AND
EXPEDIENCY OF ISSUING SIDEWALK BONDS AND
DIRECTING THAT THE QUESTION OF THEIR
ISSUANCE BE SUBMITTED AT THE REGULAR
VILLAGE ELECTION"
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Bies, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in
favor thereof; Bies, Jensen, Paulson, Stockman, and Teresi; and the follow-
ing voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was declared
duly passed and adopted. See Resolutions Book pages',-,
Police Community Relation Committee:
The Village Manager recommended the first meeting of the committee be
September 14, 1970, and Professor Galvin attend periodically to provide
expertise for meetings.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Paulson carried to appoint and activate the
Police Community Relations Committee as follows:
* Mrs.
Paula Fox
1120
Orkla Drive
545-7759
Mrs.
Margaret Lien
1025
Winnetka Ave.
No.
545-6777
Mrs.
Evelyn Holmstrom
1110
Valders Ave.
No.
545-7949
Mrs.
Lorraine Spoor
1524
Valders Ave.
No.
545-0743
Mrs.
Merle Green
1720
Valders Ave.
No.
545-7447
Alt. Mrs.
Gerda Hayter
3205
Zealand Ave.
No.
544-4577
Captain of the Precinct
Resolution Re: Sidewalk Bond Issue
$550,000
(December 8,
1970):
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE NECESSITY AND
EXPEDIENCY OF ISSUING SIDEWALK BONDS AND
DIRECTING THAT THE QUESTION OF THEIR
ISSUANCE BE SUBMITTED AT THE REGULAR
VILLAGE ELECTION"
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Bies, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in
favor thereof; Bies, Jensen, Paulson, Stockman, and Teresi; and the follow-
ing voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was declared
duly passed and adopted. See Resolutions Book pages',-,
Police Community Relation Committee:
The Village Manager recommended the first meeting of the committee be
September 14, 1970, and Professor Galvin attend periodically to provide
expertise for meetings.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Paulson carried to appoint and activate the
Police Community Relations Committee as follows:
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, August 17, 1970
Lion's Club Joe Burkhard, 5301 Circle Downs 545-1055
Chamber of Commerce )
Golden Valley Safety) Lee Gillogly, 1220 Orkla Drive 545-2684
Council)
Optimists Hans Bjellaness, 1450 Alpine Pass 335-3163 Bus.
League of Women Voters Mrs.Donald Becker,
5840 Golden Valley Road 545-9200
Action Now Dr. Fred Johnson, 1536 Orkla Drive 544-8236
Human Rights Commis-
sion Stephen B. Swartz, 220 Kentucky Ave. No. 544-5584
Civil Service Commis-
sion Wally Erickson, 2155 Zane Avenue North 545-5594
Member At Large Tom Morgan, 2340 Orkla Drive 544-2472
Police Department Everett Frandsen
Ronald Pavlock 545-3781
Staff Liaison Charles Graves 545-3781
Galvin Report•
The Village Manager reported that the Galvin report had been distributed and
the administration, operations and changes are the second aspect of the report.
The report will be distributed to the Police Community Relations Committee at
their first meeting.
Golden Valley Safety Council Minutes - July 20, 1970:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Paulson carried to receive and file the Golden
Valley Safety Council Minutes for July 20, 1970.
Building Board of Review Minutes - August 4, 1970:
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Stockman carried to receive and file the Build-
ing Board of Review Minutes for August 4, 1970.
Planning Commission Minutes - August 10, 1970:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Bies carried to receive and file the Planning
Commission Minutes for August 10, 1970.
Request for Public Hearing - Planned Unit Development Ordinance:
MOVED by Jensen seconded by Stockman carried to defer the request for a
public hearing to a later meeting.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, August 17, 1970
Request for Public Hearing - Plat & Rezoning, Brogger Addition:
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Jensen carried to call a public hearing to
Plat and Rezone Brogger Addition on September 21, 1970.
Board of Zonis Appeals Minutes - August 11, 1970:
MOVED by Bies seconded by Jensen carried to receive and file the Board of
Zoning Appeals Minutes for August 11, 1970.
Park & Recreation Commission Minutes - July 30, 1970:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Bies carried to receive and file the Park &
Recreation Commission Minutes for July 30, 1970.
Bills:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Paulson carried to approve the bills as
submitted on the prelist.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Jensen carried to adjourn the meeting at
12:10 A. M.
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Attest:
Village Clerk
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Mayor