02-01-71 City Council Minutes11
REGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
February 1, 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 February 1, at 7:30 P.M.
The following members were present: Bies, Paulson, Stockman, and Ulstad;
and the following was absent: Teresi.
Present were Village Manager, Barkley G. Omans; Village Attorney, Harold C.
Evarts; Village Engineer, Lowell Odland; Superintendent of Sewer & Water,
Leonard Dittrich; Assistant Assessor, James Ingemunson; Village Clerk,
Helen Penniman.
Minutes of January 18, 1971:
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Bies carried to approve the minutes of January
18, 1971, as submitted.
Award to Leonard Dittrich - Golden Valley Utility Superintendent:
The Acting Mayor presented an award to Leonard Dittrich, Golden Valley
Utility Superintendent from A. Y. McDonald Company for suggestions for
water conservation.
Appeal from Board of Zoning Appeals, 1875 Lilac Drive No., Texaco Station:
The Village Manager reviewed the proposed agreement between the Village and
Texaco Company, Inc., which is agreeable with Texaco. A representative of
Texaco presented a proposed plan for an addition to the station at 1875
Lilac Drive North and also landscaping for the site.
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Ulstad carried to approve the appeal from the
Board of Zoning Appeals and grant the waivers of 8' off the required side
or rear yard setback to a distance of 12' from the existing West property
line to the proposed service bay addition only; for 7' off the required
landscaped area to 3' along the West and South property lines; for 10' off
the required landscaped area to 10' along the North property line on Duluth
Street; for 6' off the required landscaped area to a 14' area on the East
property line along the existing service road, subject to the written agree-
ment between Texaco Company, Inc., and the relocation of Lilac Drive North
by the Village.
Communication - Ron Edstrom, re: Environmental Committee:
Mr. Edstrom reviewed a communication dated January 13, 1971, which he sent
to the Council and presented sample ordinances from several neighboring
municipalities. There was discussion regarding the number of members to be
appointed to the Environmental Committee.
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MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Bies carried to accept the information and ordi-
ances and file for further study, and request the Village Manager to draft
proposed composition and guidelines for a committee.
Suburban Sanitary Sewer Commission - Re: Dissolution:
The Village Manager presented the proposal to dissolve the Suburban Sanitary
Sewer Commission and disbursement of remaining funds to members on a pro rata
basis.
Member Bies introduced the following resolution and MOVEDits adoption:
"RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO DISSOLUTION OF
SUBURBAN SANITARY SEWER COMMISSION"
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Mem-
ber Paulson, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted
in favor thereof: Bies, Paulson, 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�a.
Mr. James Brattvet, 8001 Duluth Street - Re: Realestate Taxes:
Mr. Brattvet appeared as the spokesman for residents concerned with the real-
estate taxes for 1971, and submitted a list of questions concerning the in-
crease in valuation and assessments.
The Village Manager reviewed the general assessment policies and answered many
of the questions raised by the citizens. The Assistant Assessor replied to
questions also.
Metro Development Guide:
The Village Manager presented a communication from the Metro Council regarding
a notice of Public Hearing on February 4, 1971, on housing.
License List:
MOVED by Bies seconded by Paulson carried to approve the license list as follows:
No. Licensee Tree Fee
1130 Nortronics, Inc. (Canteen Corp) Food Estab. $25.00
1131 Sander Englsgjerd (N. Side YMCA) Itinerant Food Exempt
Re: Public Safety Director:
The Village Manager requested a member of the Council to be appointed to serve
on an oral examining board consisting of Mr. Galvin and the Manager to screen
applicants for the position of Public Safety Director and narrow the list to
three candidates.
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Regular Meeting of the Village Council, February 1, 1971
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Bies carried to appoint Richard Paulson to an
oral examining board for applicants for Public Safety Director.
Re: Agreement with Metropolitan Sewer Board:
Member Ulstad introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT FOR ACQUISITION OF
INTERCEPTORS BY METROPOLITAN SEWER BOARD"
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Member Bies, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted
in favor thereof: Bies, Paulson, 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.
Suburban Sanitary Disposal Authority:
MOVED by Bies seconded by Ulstad carried to appoint Barkley G. Omans as the
representative to the Suburban Sanitary Disposal Authority.
Local #49:
The Village Manager presented a proposed offer to Local #49 for Council in-
formation. No action was taken.
Police D.ispatching S.ystem:
The Village Manager reported that
Fire and Village Departments would
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the new dispatching system for the Police,
be in operation on or about February 15,
- Street Vacation, Betty Crocker Drive from
Ave. to Flag Ave. (3-15
The Village Engineer requested a public hearing to vacate the street on Betty
Crocker Drive from Boone Avenue to Flag Avenue to realign the legal descrip-
tion with the existing street.
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Bies carried to call a public hearing for street
vacation of Betty Crocker Drive from Boone Avenue to Flag Avenue on March 15,
1971.
Highway Department Plan - Safety Design Changes (Hwy. #12 & T.H. #100):
The Village Engineer presented a preliminary plan for proposed safety design
changes to Highway #12 and Highway #100.
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Bies carried to call an informal public hearing
and request the State Highway Department to be present to answer questions
regarding the proposed safety design changes to Highway #12 and Highway #100,
on March 1, 1971, at 7:30 o'clock P. M.
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Police Monthly Report - December 1970:
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Paulson carried to receive and file the Police
Monthly report for December, 1970.
Police -Community Relations Minutes - January 12, 1971:
MOVED by Bies seconded by Paulson carried to receive and file the Police -
Community Relations Committee minutes for January 12, 1971.
Human Rights Commission Minutes - January 14,1971:
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Ulstad carried to receive and file the Human
Rights Commission Minutes for January 14, 1971.
Building Board of Review Minutes - January 19, 1971:
MOVED by Bies seconded by Ulstad carried to receive and file the Building
Board of Review minutes for January 19, 1971.
Planning Commission Minutes - January 25, 1971:
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Ulstad carried to receive and file the Planning
Commission minutes for January 25, 1971.
League of Women Voters - Re: Political Directory:
All present agreed to add the above item to the agenda.
The League of Women Voters, requested in a letter dated January 28, 1971,
that Council consider publishing a political directory as a page in the
Golden Valley Bulletin. Council discussed the request favorably.
Resolution of Commitment:
The Village Clerk presented a resolution and request from the League of Minn-
esota Municipalities regarding Federal revenue sharing -- returning a portion
of federal revenues to state and local governments.
Member Ulstad introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"A RESOLUTION OF COMMITMENT"
A motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member
Bies, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted in favor
thereof: Bies, Paulson, Stockman, and Ulstad; and the following voted against
the same: None, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopt-
ed, signed by the Mayor, an his signature attested by the Village Clerk.
See Resolutions Book page
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, February 1, 1971
Bills & Claims:
MOVED by Bies seconded by Ulstad carried to approve the bills as submitted
on the prelist.
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Bies carried to adjourn the meeting at 12:15
A. M.
Attest:
Village Clerk
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Acting Mayor
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