09-08-70 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
September 8, 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 September 8, 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; Village Engineer, Lowell Odland; Village Clerk, Helen Penniman; Super-
intendent of Building & Zoning, Jon Westlake.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Paulson carried to add the following item to
the agenda: "Relocation of Service Road and Access".
3915 Golden Valley Road, MiSCCA:
Mr. Robert Silverman, Attorney for MiSCCA, requested clarification of action
dealing with MiSCCA building permit, i.e., Council granted approval of the
proposed new driveway entrance and agreed to vacate the former easement for
said driveway when the new easement is presented.
MOVED by Jensen seconded by Paulson carried to call a Public Hearing for
Easement Vacation on October 19, 1970.
Minutes of August 17, 1970:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Paulson carried to approve the minutes of Aug -
est 17, 1970, as corrected.
Acceptance of Plat - Mutual Cemetary of Golden Valley:
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 present to do so were afforded opportunity
to express their views thereon.
OBJECTOR OBJECTION
None None
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Jensen introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, September 8, 1970
RESOLUTION
(Acceptance of Plat - Mutual Cemetery of Golden Valley)
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, Paulson, 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_; _
Public Hearing - Public Improvement RSL -38 - Street Lighting:
The Village Clerk presented an affidavit of publication in the official
newspaper 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 hear-
ing above referred to and all persons who desired to do so were afforded
opportunity to express their views thereon. No persons presented object-
ions except the following:
OBJECTOR
OBJECTION
None None
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Member Paulson introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS"
(Proposed Residential Street Lighting - 70 -RSL -38)
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, 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_LZ,�,.
Proposed Phosphate Disclosure Ordinance - Representative Rolf Nelson:
Representative Rolf Nelson presented a proposed ordinance regarding disclo-
sure of phosphates in detergents and requested Council approval.
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Jensen carried to commend Representative Nel-
son and direct the Village Attorney to prepare a proposed phosphate dis-
closure ordinance for Golden Valley.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, September 8, 1970
Storm Water Report, Sweeney Lake, Barr Engineering:
Mr. Farnsworth of Barr Engineering reported on their study of storm water
drainage into Sweeney Lake. Several alternative solutions were suggested
i.e., to by-pass Sweeney Lake to Twin Lake, by-pass both lakes to Bassett
Creek, and a diversion of storm water to a ponding area south of the rail-
road tracks, or a smaller area north of the railroad tracks, install fil-
ter beds in the proposed ponds to strain impurities.
Mr. Howard J. Blume, 1605 St. Croix Circle, questioned Mr. Fransworth at
length regarding the Barr Engineering report.
Mr. Steve C. Fiterman, 6371 Barrie Road, Edina, owner of property on the
southwest of Sweeney Lake, questioned some aspects of the report.
Dr. Milton Alter, 1820 Major Drive, expressed concern over pollution pro-
blems and asked the Council not to make a hasty decision.
Mr. Robert VanHauer, reviewed a letter dated September 8, 1970, from the
Sweeney Lake Association.
Dr. Robert J. Boller, 1040 Angelo Drive, questioned the appearance of the
holding ponds.
Mr. Allen R. Anderson, 1900 Major Drive North, inquired about the increased
volume of water from the new storm pipe as compared with the present flow.
Mr. H. S. Bruder, 1130 Angelo Drive, asked how many acres are in the entire
drainage area that will be draining into Sweeney Lake.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Bies commended the Basset Creek Flood Commission on their work.
MOVED by Jensen seconded by Stockman carried to defer the matter for six
months pending a biological report by Professor Shapiro, a report on costs
and the flood level of the lake.
Council proposed a joint meeting between the Sweeney Lake Association, the
Village Engineer and the Council in two or three months for a progress re-
port. The proposed six months study is estimated to cost $2,000.00. Coun-
cil requested the Village Staff to secure a complete study on the total st-
orm water problem.
ContinuedPublic Hearing - Plat, Green Valley Estates & Olympia Oaks Second
Addition:
The Village Attorney reported that the bond and deed were in order for the
Green Valley Estates Plat.
Member Bies introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
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"RESOLUTION"
(Acceptance of Plat - Green Valley Estates)
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, Jensen, Paulson, 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_aZ.
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Jensen carried to continue the public hearing on
the plat of Olympia Oaks Second Addition.
Continuation of Appeal from BZA - 1530 Pennsylvania Avenue North:
Mr. Loscheider was present to request the appeal from the Board of Zoning
Appeals, at 1530 Pennsylvania Avenue North.
MOVED by Jensen seconded by Bies carried to defer the item to the next council
meeting.
Continuation of Public Hearing - Street Vacation, Ensign Avenue:
Mr. Brenny of Premier Realty was present to request waivers and to present the
proposed use of the property at 9001 Golden Valley Road and requested the street
vacation of Ensign Avenue.
Dr. Robert Hoover, Chairman of Board of Zoning Appeals presented the recommend-
ation of the Board of Zoning Appeals to deny the request.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Jensen carried to continue the public hearing on
the street vacation of Ensign Avenue and to deny the appeal from the Board of
Zoning Appeals.
Eldon G. Haggerty - Re: Use of Loud Speaker for G.O.P. Candidates Night 9 -19th
& Request for Itinerant Food License:
MOVED by Jensen seconded by Stockman carried to approve the request for use of
Loud Speaker for G.O.P. Candidates Night on September 19, 1970, subject to a
10:30 P.M., deadline for use of speaker.
MOVED b y Bies seconded by Stockman carried to approve the Itinerant Food Lic-
ense.
Human Rights Commission - Proposed Human Rights Program for 1971:
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Jensen carried to accept the Human Rights Program
for 1971 as proposed.
Human Rights Commission Minutes - August 20, 1970:
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, September 8, 1970
MOVED by Bies seconded by Jensen carried to receive and file the Human
Rights Commission Minutes for August 20, 1970.
Request to Ride with Police - Human Rights Commission:
MOVED by Jensen seconded by Bies carried to defer the item to next Council
meeting pending a report from the Village Attorney and insurance company on
Village liability.
Request for Sign Permit, 8950 Olson Highway, Village Gas, Richard Stoeckman:
The Superintendent of Building and Zoning stated the sign was 254 sq. feet
and the maximum allowed under the ordinance is 100 sq. feet.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Paulson carried to limit the sign to 200 sq.
feet in area.
Request for Ham Radio Tower - 30' High, James R. Hicks, 3235 Kyle Ave. North:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Paulson carried to approve the request for a
Ham Radio Tower, 30' in height at 3235 Kyle Avenue North.
Request for Building Permit - Change Exterior Finish, Vick's Marine & Auto,
721 Hampshire Ave. South:
The Superintendent of Building and Zoning presented the request for a build-
ing permit at 721 Hampshire Avenue South and informed Council of a proposed
change in the exterior finish of the building.
MOVED by Jensen seconded by Paulson carried to approve the request for a build=
ing permit subject to the following: 8' high fence around storage area, screen
the mechanicals on the roof, post a $5,000 landscape bond, and approval of the
Superintendent of the Building and Zoning Department.
Request for Footing Permit, 6950 Wayzata Boulevard, Office Building, James P.
Hoben:
Mr. Hoben was present to request the footing permit and show the exterior pre-
cast panels with brick facing proposed for the building at 6950 Wayzata Boule-
vard.
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Jensen carried to approve the footing permit at
6950 Wayzata Boulevard, subject to approval of the Superintendent of Build-
ing and Zoning.
Request for Building Permit - Arthur Treacher Fish & Chips, 6620 Wayzata Blvd.:
The architect for Fish & Chips presented the plans and plat for the proposed
building at 6620 Wayzata Boulevard.
Council discussed returning the request to the Building Board of Review due to
the plastic material and oversize of the proposed sign.
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MOVED by Bies seconded by Stockman to approve the request without the pro-
posed pylon sign. Upon roll call vote being taken thereon, the members were
recorded as voting as follows:
Bies YES
Jensen NO
Teresi NO
The motion lost.
Paulson NO
Stockman YES
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MOVED by Paulson seconded by Jensen to approve the request with the pylon as
requested. Upon roll call vote being taken thereon, the members were recorded
as voting as follows:
Bies NO
Jensen YES
Teresi Yes
The motion was carried.
Paulson Yes
Stockman NO
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Stockman carried to require a $7,000 landscape
bond with a time limit of two years, for Fish & Chips at 6620 Wayzata Boule-
vard.
F. B. Seward dba Winsmore Company, Re: Mobile Home:
The Superintendent of Building & Zoning presented a request from F. B. Seward
to place a mobile home on Wayzata Boulevard between Wisconsin & Xylon Avenues.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Jensen carried to deny a permit for a mobile home
even for storage, the vehicle must be removed by September 30, 1970.
Mrs. A. L. Kane, 3850 Bassett Creek Drive, Re: Neighborhood Park:
The Village Manager presented a letter from Mrs. A. L. Kane, 3850 Bassett
Creek Drive regarding a neighborhood park.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Jensen carried to refer the request to the
Park and Recreation Commission.
Golden Valley Chamber of Commerce - Re: Representative at Council Meetings:
The Village Manager presented a letter dated August 19, 1970, from the
Chamber of Commerce regarding a representative being present at Council
meetings.
MOVED by Jensen seconded by Bies carried to receive and file the letter from
the Chamber of Commerce.
License List•
MOVED by Jensen seconded by Bies carried to approve the license list as
follows:
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, September 8, 1970
Council discussed a proposed occupancy license and referred the matter to
the Planning Commission for recommendation.
Planning Commission Minutes - August 24, 1970:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Jensen carried to receive and file the Planning
Commission minutes for August 24, 1970.
Special Use Permit fee:
The Planning Commission recommended a $50.00 filing fee for Special Use Permits.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Paulson carried to approve the $50.00 Special
Use Permit filing fee as recommended by the Planning Commission.
Award of Bids - Utility Building Curb & Gutter, Fence:
The Village Clerk presented an affidavit of publication in the official news-
paper. Sealed bids were received and the Village Manager, Village Engineer
and Superintendent of Sewer & Water Department met at the Civic Center at
7800 Golden Valley Road at 11:00 A.M., on September 3, 1970, and publicly
opened and read the bid as follows:
BIDDERS TOTAL BID
Krueger Construction - 786-2352 $5,247.90 (Corrected)
866 Oak Lane, Circle Pines
Orvedahl Construction, Inc. - 544-8609 $6,617.00
7711 Country Club Drive 55427
Victor Carlson & Sons - 545-5697 $7,597.50
2246 Edgewood Ave. S. 55426
Berglund -Johnson 474-5428 $9,156.00
351 Second Street
Excelsior 55331
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Bies to award the bid to the low bidder,
Krueger Construction in the amount of $5,247.90.
LICENSES FOR APPROVAL
Sept. 8, 1970
No.
Licensee
Type
Fee
974
KFC Operating Co, of Minn., Inc.
Food Establishment
$25.00
975
Audrey Knutson
Auctioneer
1.00
976
Dennis Schmidt
Solicitor F. Brushes
10.00
977
Brian Burck
if it10.00
978
The G. V. GOP Exec. Committee
Itinerant Food
10.00
979
H. Salt's Esq. - Fish & Chips
Food Establishment
25.00
Council discussed a proposed occupancy license and referred the matter to
the Planning Commission for recommendation.
Planning Commission Minutes - August 24, 1970:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Jensen carried to receive and file the Planning
Commission minutes for August 24, 1970.
Special Use Permit fee:
The Planning Commission recommended a $50.00 filing fee for Special Use Permits.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Paulson carried to approve the $50.00 Special
Use Permit filing fee as recommended by the Planning Commission.
Award of Bids - Utility Building Curb & Gutter, Fence:
The Village Clerk presented an affidavit of publication in the official news-
paper. Sealed bids were received and the Village Manager, Village Engineer
and Superintendent of Sewer & Water Department met at the Civic Center at
7800 Golden Valley Road at 11:00 A.M., on September 3, 1970, and publicly
opened and read the bid as follows:
BIDDERS TOTAL BID
Krueger Construction - 786-2352 $5,247.90 (Corrected)
866 Oak Lane, Circle Pines
Orvedahl Construction, Inc. - 544-8609 $6,617.00
7711 Country Club Drive 55427
Victor Carlson & Sons - 545-5697 $7,597.50
2246 Edgewood Ave. S. 55426
Berglund -Johnson 474-5428 $9,156.00
351 Second Street
Excelsior 55331
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Bies to award the bid to the low bidder,
Krueger Construction in the amount of $5,247.90.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, September 8, 1970
Budget for 1971:
The Village Manager presented the proposed budget for 1971, with a proposed
mill rate of 42.2 mills, based on an assessed valuation of $36,000,000.
Council set a budget meeting for September 15, 1970, at 6:30 P.M.
Designation of Auditors for 1970:
The Village Manager presented a letter dated August 31, 1970, from George M.
Hansen Company, requesting consideration as the auditors for 1970 audit for
the Village.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Jensen carried to retain the George M. Hansen
Company for the 1970 village audit.
August 1970 Budget Report:
The Village Manager presented the August 1970 budget report. No action taken.
Amendment to Ordinance regarding Platting Fees - Village Attorney:
The Village Attorney presented a proposed amendment to the Ordinance regard-
ing Platting Fees.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Jensen carried to give a first reading to an
ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE"
(Filing Fees - Re: Plats)
MOVED by Jensen seconded by Stockman carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its first reading.
Request for Public Hearing - 1970 Assessment Roll:
MOVED by Jensen seconded by Bies carried to call a public hearing on Assess-
ments for various public improvements on October 5, 1970.
Park & Recreation Minutes - August 27, 1970:
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Jensen carried to receive and file the Park &
Recreation minutes for August 27, 1970.
Board of Review Minutes - September 1, 1970:
MOVED by Bies seconded by Stockman carried to receive and file the Building
Board of Review minutes for September 1, 1970.
Jaycees Recommendation - Member Police Community Relations Committee:
The Village Manager presented the recommendation from the Jaycees to appoint
Larry Lage as Jaycees representative to the Police Community Relations Com-
mittee.
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MOVED by Stockman seconded by Bies carried to appoint Larry Lage as the
Jaycee representative to the Police Community Relations Committee.
Designation of Hennepin County League Board Member:
Member Stockman was designated as Golden Valley representative to Hennepin
County League Board and Cliff Teresi as alternate member from Golden Valley.
Bills:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Jensen carried to approve the bills as sub-
mitted on the prelist.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Bies carried to adjourn the meeting at
2:30 A. M.
Attest:
Village Clerk
Mayor
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