01-18-71 City Council MinutesY
REGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
January 18, 1971
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 January 18, 1971, at
7:30 o'clock P. M.
The following members were present: Bies, Stockman, and Ulstad; and the
following were absent: Paulson and Teresi.
Present were Village Manager, Barkley G. Omans; Village Attorney, Robert M.
Skare; Village Engineer, Lowell Odland; Village Clerk, Helen Penniman.
Minutes of January 4, 1971:
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Bies carried to approve the minutes of January 4,
1971, as submitted.
Appeal from Board of Zoning Appeals, 1875 Lilac Drive North, Texaco Station:
Dr. Hoover, Chairman of Board of Zoning Appeals, presented the report of the
Board of Zoning Appeals to deny the request for waiver of side -yard and land-
scaped area requirements.
Mr. Ken Garloth, representing Texaco and Bruce R. Russell, Manager of the Tex-
aco service station, appeared to appeal from the Board of Zoning Appeals deter-
mination.
Council discussed a written agreement between Texaco and the Village regard-
ing driveways, set -backs and landscaping.
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Bies carried to defer action to February 15, 1971,
on the above referenced item pending a written agreement between the Texaco
Company and the Village of Golden Valley.
Public Hearing Public Improvement, Grades & Graveling (70 -SI -2):
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 Grading and Graveling 70 -SI -2) described in the resolution
of this Council relating thereto, adopted on November 16, 1970. Said affi-
davit was then examined, approved and ordered filed in the office of the Vill-
age Clerk.
The Acting Mayor 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.
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Proponents discussed alternative plans for construction of a residence on
the property. The possibility of the street vacation was discussed by
Council.
Proponents withdrew their request for street improvement at this time.
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Bies carried to close the public hearing.
Public Hearing - Public Improvement, Residential Street Lighting (RSL -41):
The Village Clerk presented an affidavit showing publication in the offic-
ial newspaper of the Notice of Public Hearing on certain proposed public
improvements, Proposed Residential Street Lighting - RSL - 41, described
in the resolution of this Council relating thereto, adopted on December 7,
1970. Said affidavit was then examined, approved and ordered filed in the
office of the Village Clerk.
The Acting Mayor then announced that the meeting was open for public hear-
ing on said proposed public improvements, and all persons present to do so
were afforded opportunity to express their views thereon. No persons pre-
sented objections.
The Acting Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Bies introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS"
(Proposed Residential Street Lighting
RSL -41)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Member Ulstad, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members
voted in favor thereof: Bies, Stockman, and Ulstad; 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_ .
Public Hearing - Public Improvement, Residential Street Lighting (RSL -40):
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 - RSL -40, described in the reso-
lution of this Council relating thereto, adopted on December 21, 1970. Said
affidavit was then examined, approved and ordered filed in the office of the
Village Clerk.
The Acting 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. The following present-
ed objections:
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OBJECTOR OBJECTION
Mrs. Kammann Presented petition against street
2942 Orchard Avenue North lights & requested 5 names remov-
ed from petition for street lights.
The Acting Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Ulstad introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS"
(Proposed Residential Street Lighting
RSL -40)
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, Stockman, and Ulstad; and the following voted again-
stf.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.
Second Reading - Amendment to Water Ordinance (Rate Increase):
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Bies carried to give a second reading to an ord-
inance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE"
(Water Ordinance Changes)
MOVED by Bies seconded by Ulstad carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its second reading and to order publication thereof. See
Ordinance Book page_.
Second Reading - Amendment to Building Code:
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Bies carried to give a second reading to an ord-
inance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE"
(Building Code)
MOVED by Bies seconded by Ulstad carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its second reading and to order publication thereof. See
Ordinance Book page.
Communication - re: Child Advocate & Student on Village Council:
William Barbeau, Golden Valley High School, presented material from the 1970
White House Conference on Children "The Child Advocate", and a "Proposal To
Allow A Student to Act as an Advisor on the Golden Valley Village Council".
Council requested that Mr. Barbeau return when a full Council is present at a
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, January 18, 1971
Special Council Meeting during February.
Communication - Northern States Power Company - Transmission Line Replacement:
Mr. Anthony Benkusky, Northern States Power Company, presented plans
and a
map of the proposed transmission line replacement in Golden Valley,
estimated
completion in 1972.
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Bies carried to approve the plans as submitted by
Northern States Power Company for transmission line replacement.
License List:
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Bies carried to approve the license list
as follows:
No. Licensee
1122 Okens, Inc. (Twin City Nov. Co.) Cigarettes
$12.00
1123 Larry's 1166" Service if
12.00
1124 General Mills, Eng. Dept. (Pioneer Co.) it
12.00
1125 " if " if Vending N.P.
10.00
1126 General Mills, Research Dept. if Cigarettes
12.00
1127 itit it Vending N.P.
10.00
1128 Keith Martindale 9405 Med. Lake Road Filling Station
20.00
1129 Christian Dahl (G.V.H. School Student) Peddler
Exempt
Council Chamber Remodeling - Kilstofte & Vose Qka Inc.:
Mr. Kilstofte presented plans for remodeling the Council Chambers, estimated
cost $16,000.00.
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Bies carried to approve the plans for remodeling
the Council Chambers as presented.
Brookview Shelter Building - Kilstofte & Voseipka, Inc.:
Mr. Kilstofte presented the proposed plans for the Brookview Shelter Build-
ing (53 x 31).
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Bies carried to approve the preliminary plans for
the Brookview Shelter Building as presented, and authorize the Village Manager
to contract with Kilstofte & Associates for the final plans.
Golden Valley Civic Center Sign:
Mr. Kilstofte presented a preliminary plan for a proposed Civic Center Sign for
Council consideration. The Manager was to bring the matter up with the 1972
Budget.
Resolution Approving Classification List 11645-C" -_Tax Forfeited Land:
Member Bies introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
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"RESOLUTION APPROVING CLASSIFICATION LIST"
("645-C")
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Ulstad, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members
boted in favor thereof: Bies, Stockman, and Ulstad; 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�.
Motor Vehicle Registration Fund:
The Village Manager presented a report dated January 14, 1971, on the first
six months of operation.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Ulstad carried to receive and file.
Mileage Allowance:
The Village Manager presented a report on mileage allowance dated January 8,
1971, requesting .10¢ per mile on trips of 25 miles or less, and setting .08¢
per mile on trips exceeding 25 miles, for Village employees driving their
own cars on Village business.
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Bies carried to increase the mileage allowance as
requested above.
Insurance & Wage Adjustment transfers:
The Village Manager presented a report requesting a transfer from the 1971
Contingent Fund of $996 for insurance, and $3,603 wage adjustment; a trans-
fer of $549 from unappropriated surplus of the Utility Fund and transfer of
$186 from unappropriated surplus from the Brookview Fund.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Ulstad carried to approve the request for insurance
and wage adjustment transfers as requested.
Request to Purchase Meter Repair Bench:
The Village Manager presented a request to purchase a Meter Repair Bench,
from Water Products Company at a quoted cost of $1,606.50.
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Bies carried to approve the request to purchase a
Meter Repair Bench for the sum of $1,606.50, from Water Products Company.
Request for Waiver of Platting Ordinance, 760 Louisiana Ave. So., Black & Decker:
Mr. Bryce Bell, Architect and a proponent from Black and Decker, were present
to.request a waiver of platting ordinance for a lot division at 760 Louisiana
Avenue South.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Ulstad carried to deny the request for waiver of the
platting ordinance at 760 Louisiana Avenue South.
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Police- Community Relations Committee Minutes - December 1, 1970:
MOVED by Bies seconded by Ulstad carried to receive and file the Police -
Community Relations Committee Minutes for December 1, 1970.
Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes - January 12, 1971:
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Bies carried to receive and file the Board of
Zoning Appeals minutes for January 12, 1971.
Building Board of Review Minutes, January 5, 1971:
MOVED by Bies seconded by Ulstad carried to receive and file the Building
Board of Review minutes for January 5, 1971.
Special Meeting - Human Rights Commission:
Council called a special meeting with the Human Rights Commission on Tuesday,
February 2, 1971, at 7:30 P.M.
Bills & Claims:
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Bies carried to approve the bills as submitted
on the prelist.
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Bies carried to adjourn the meeting at 11:30 P.M.
Attest:
Village Clerk
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