05-17-71 City Council Minutes1
REGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
May 17, 1971
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the Council of
the Village of Golden Valley, Hennepin County, Minnesota, was held at 7800
Golden Valley Road in said Village on May 17, 1971, at 7:30 P.M.
The following members were present: Hoover, Paulson, Stockman, Teresi, and
Ulstad; and the following were absent: None.
Present were Village Manager, Barkley G. Omans; Village Attorney, Harold C.
Evarts; Village Engineer, Lowell Odland; Village Clerk, Helen Penniman.
Minutes of May 3rd and May 11, 1971:
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Hoover carried to approve the minutes of May 3,
1971, as corrected and May 11, 1971, as submitted.
Award of Certificate to Commission Member:
A Certificate was given to David Kahn for service on the Park and Recreation
Commission and certificates were mailed to Mrs. Lyla Mae Anderegg and Donald
Byerly as they were unable to be present.
Public Hearing - Public Improvement, Seal Coat (71 -SC -1):
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 Seal Coating 71 -SC -1 described in the resolution of this
Council relating thereto, adopted on April 19, 1971. Said affidavit was
then examined, approved and ordered filed in the office of the Village Clerk.
The Mayor announced that the meeting was open for public hearing on said pro-
posed public improvements, and all persons present to do so were afforded
opportunity to express their views thereon. No persons presented objections
except the following:
OBJECTOR
Donald R. Browne
4135 Leber Lane
Norbert N. Friedemann
1121 Welcome Circle
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
OBJECTION
Stated street doesn't need seal
coat yet.
Will repairs be made before the
street is seal coated. When will
the work be assessed.
Member Ulstad introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
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RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
Proposed Seal Coating
71 -SC -1
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Stockman, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members
voted in favor thereof: Hoover, Paulson, Stockman, Teresi, 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
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING WORK DONE BY DAY LABOR
Proposed Seal Coating
71 -SC -1
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Hoover, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted
in favor thereof: Hoover, Paulson, Stockman, Teresi, and Ulstad; and the
following voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was declar-
ed duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor, and his signature attested
by the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page r C .
Public Hearing Public Improvements - 71 -LF -1; 71 -SI -1, 3, 4, 10 & 11:
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 Sanitary Sewer - 71 -LF -1, Proposed Street Improvement -
71 -SI -1, 3, 4, 10, & 11, described in the resolution of this Council relating
thereto, adopted on April 19,1971. Said affidavit was then examined, approv-
ed and ordered filed in the office of the Village Clerk.
The Mayor announced that the meeting was open for public hearing on said pro-
posed public improvements, and all persons present to do so were afforded
opportunity to express their views thereon. No persons presented objections
except the following:
71 -SI -1:
OBJECTOR OBJECTION
Mrs. Jan Holen
7215 Glenwood Avenue
Stated she would not benefit from
street improvement on Ellis Lane,
on the side and back of her prop-
erty. There is a steep grade on
the back of the property. Mrs.
Holen questioned if she would be
assessed for the proposed improve-
ment. Mrs Holen requested con-
sideration at the assessment hear-
ing for unusual situation.
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There were no other objections to the proposed improvements.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Ulstad introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
(Proposed Sanitary Sewer - 71 -LF -1;
Proposed Street Improvement - 71 -SI -1, 3, 4, 10, & 11)
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: Hoover, Paulson, Stockman, Teresi, 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 signa-
ture attested by the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page.
Member Paulson introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION
(Proposed Sanitary Sewer, 71 -LF -1
and
Proposed Street Improvement, 71 -SI -1, 3, 4, 10, & 11)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Hoover, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members
voted in favor thereof: Hoover, Paulson, Stockman, Teresi, 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_,:-� .
Request for Dust Abatement - 71 -DA -1 (Kewanee Way from 26th Ave No to Cul -
Sac):
Member Ulstad introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION ORDERING DUST TREATMENT FOR CERTAIN STREETS"
(71 -DA -1)
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: Hoover, Paulson Stockman, Teresi, 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.
Proposal
to Increase
Children in
Group Home,
6424 Winsdale
Street:
Mr.
David DeCoursin,
Human Rights
Commission,
presented the
recommendation
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in favor of the request to increase the number of children to six in the
Group Home at 6424 Winsdale Street.
Mr. Warren Lundsgaard, Chairman of the Planning Commission, presented a
report in favor of increasing the number of children in group homes.
Mr. Harlan Dalluge, Director of the Volunteers of America, requested an
increase of children in the Group Home at 6424 Winsdale Street.
The following residents of Golden Valley spoke in favor of increasing the
number of children in the Group Home:
Mrs. Richard Campbell, 6316 Winsdale Street
Richard Campbell, 6316 Winsdale Street
Mrs. Patricia Anderson, 1435 Florida Avenue North
Mrs. Ruth Soderstrom, 1740 Valders Avenue North
Pierre Meyer, 2225 Orkla Drive
Mrs. Jan Holen, 7215 Glenwood Avenue
Rev. L. Henry Nielsen, 7520 Golden Valley Road
Mrs. Verna Vinquist, 6411 Olympia
Mrs. Ilene Baker, 220 Sunnyridge Lane
Mr. Wally Caryl, 6408 Winsdale Street, presented a petition against increas-
ing the number of children in the Group Home at 6424 Winsdale Street. The
petition contained thirty five signatures of neighbors. The following res-
idents spoke against increasing the number of children:
E. L. Wolfe, 6418 Knoll Street
Walter Stoffer, 6425 Knoll Street
Mrs. Eleanor Larson, 6405 Olympia Street
Mrs. Ruben W. Prodahl, 6621 Winsdale Street
Robert A. Berg, 4400 Normandale Highlands Drive, Bloomington, Chair-
man of Foster Parents, stated there was a great need for house parents with
proper educational qualifications for group homes.
Mr. Jewel Goddard, Director of Hennepin County Court Services, stated that
six children is an economic minimum.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Paulson carried to waive the ordinance and
allow the group home six children instead of four.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #7051 - 9400 Golden Valley Road:
All present agreed to add the above item to the agenda.
Several members of the VFW Post #7051 were present and stated they wished
to present an American flag and flag pole to the new Golden Valley Library.
They also request permission to parade from Seeman Park to the Civic Center
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Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 17, 1971
on Memorial Day. Council concurred with both of their requests and advised
them to obtain a parade permit from the Public Safety Department, and con-
tact the Hennepin County Library on the flag donation.
Re: Sidewalks on Winnetka Avenue - Thomas Toughen, et al:
Mr. Thomas Toughey, 1320 Winnetka Avenue North, and several neighbors along
Winnetka Avenue were present to request sidewalks on Winnetka Avenue North.
Council discussed various methods of financing sidewalks for the Village.
No action was taken.
License List:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Hoover carried to approve the license list as
follows:
No.
Licensee
Type
Fee
1+92
Allan E. Law
Solicit
EXEMPT
1+93
Loren Opdahl
Peddle on Foot
$ 5.00
Renewal of "Off -Sale" Liquor Licenses:
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Paulson carried to approve the renewal of
"Off -Sale" Liquor Licenses as follows:
"OFF -SALE" Intoxicating Liquor
Licenses - 1971
Valley Corporation dba VALLEY LIQUOR STORE
7928 Olson Highway
Schuller's Tavern, Inc.
73+5 Country Club Drive
Michael Crakes dba MICHAEL'S RESTAURANT
604 Lilac Drive North
Golden Hills Liquor Store
5+00 Wayzata Boulevard
Harold E. Lynch dba THE NEW BOULEVARD, INC.
5530 Wayzata Boulevard
W & Z ENTERPRIZES, INC: dba POINT LIQUOR STORE
615 Winnetka Avenue North
Frank Neuman dba QUEENS PLAZA LIQUORS, INC.
7751 Medicine Lake Road
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"Off -Sale" Licenses continued:
Byerly Beverages, Inc.
5723 Duluth Street
LeRoy A. Funk dba ROSY'S LIQUORS
8665 Wayzata Boulevard
John E. Blanchard Co., Inc.
7730 Olson Highway
Robert L. Halseth dba WESTVIEW LIQUORS
2500 Mendelssohn Avenue North
Helen A. Gracyasz dba F & H LIQUOR STORE
9025 Golden Valley Road
Jesse Shapiro dba LOG CABIN SERVICE, INC.
39+0 Olson Highway
Glenn Corporation dba THE WHITE HOUSE
4900 Olson Memorial Highway
Resolution re: Lyle Case:
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Paulson carried to read the proposed resolution
regarding the agreement on the Oliver Lyle case.
Member Ulstad introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Providing for Settlement
and Indemnification)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Paulson, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in
favor thereof: Hoover, Paulson, Stockman, Teresi, and Ulstad; and the
following voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was de-
clared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor, and his signature at-
tested by the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page, --(v .
Human Rights Commission - Sylvestre AEreement:
Mrs. Patricia Moberg, Chairman of the Human Rights Commission, presented a
proposed agreement with Gene Sylvestre Associates for Consulting services.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Ulstad carried to approve the agreement with
the Gene Sylvestre Associates and authorize execution of same by the Village
officials.
Human Rights Commission - Guidelines for Conduct at Public Meetings:
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 17, 1971
Council discussed sidewalks and financing for the Village. No action taken.
Sidewalks Around the Civic Center:
The Village Engineer reported on sidewalks around the Civic Center, 2,500
feet at $4.00 per feotplus blacktop of boulevard area.
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Ulstad carried to defer to June 7, 1971.
Trunk Sewer #2 - Sinking Fund:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Ulstad carried to defer the matter.
Uniform Watermain Assessment Rate:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Ul�tad carried to increase the watermain
assessment rate to $8.00 per/f000r single family residential and $10.00
per foot other zoning classifications, except 14 and 15.
t for Waiver of Platt ing__Ordinance - 140S
lsboro Ave. No. (Lot Div-
ision):
All present agreed to add the above item to the agenda.
The Village Manager presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission
to approve the proposed waiver of platting ordinance for 1409 Hillsboro
Avenue North for Rollie W. Angier for division of the following property;
subject to Planning Commission minutes of April 26, 1971.
1405 Hillsboro Avenue North:
Lot 3, Block 6, first addition to Lakeview Heights
1409 Hillsboro Avenue North:
Lots 1 and 2, Block 6, first addition to Lakeview
Heights
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Hoover carried to approve the waiver of Platting
ordinance for the above referenced property, subject to the stipulations of
the Planning Commission, see minutes of April 26, 1971.
MOVED by Stockman seconded
by
Hoover carried to approve the Guidelines for
Conduct at Public Meetings
as
recommended by the Human Rights Commission
and print the Guidelines on the reverse of the Council Agenda.
Request to Amend Ordinance
re:
Business Hours on Village Election Day -
Boulevard Cafe, Harold E. Lynch:
MOVED by Stockman seconded
by
Hoover carried to defer the above item.
Sidewalks:
Council discussed sidewalks and financing for the Village. No action taken.
Sidewalks Around the Civic Center:
The Village Engineer reported on sidewalks around the Civic Center, 2,500
feet at $4.00 per feotplus blacktop of boulevard area.
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Ulstad carried to defer to June 7, 1971.
Trunk Sewer #2 - Sinking Fund:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Ulstad carried to defer the matter.
Uniform Watermain Assessment Rate:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Ul�tad carried to increase the watermain
assessment rate to $8.00 per/f000r single family residential and $10.00
per foot other zoning classifications, except 14 and 15.
t for Waiver of Platt ing__Ordinance - 140S
lsboro Ave. No. (Lot Div-
ision):
All present agreed to add the above item to the agenda.
The Village Manager presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission
to approve the proposed waiver of platting ordinance for 1409 Hillsboro
Avenue North for Rollie W. Angier for division of the following property;
subject to Planning Commission minutes of April 26, 1971.
1405 Hillsboro Avenue North:
Lot 3, Block 6, first addition to Lakeview Heights
1409 Hillsboro Avenue North:
Lots 1 and 2, Block 6, first addition to Lakeview
Heights
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Hoover carried to approve the waiver of Platting
ordinance for the above referenced property, subject to the stipulations of
the Planning Commission, see minutes of April 26, 1971.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 17, 1971
Winnetka Avenue Railroad Crossing - Resolution:
Member Ulstad introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(Authorizing Petition to Public Service Commission
for Crossing Signals - Winnetka Avenue)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Member Paulson, and upon vote being taken thereon the following voted in
favor thereof: Hoover, Paulson, Stockman, Teresi, 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 „.
Meeting Date for Board of Review - Monday, July 12, 1971, 7:30 P.M.:
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Hoover carried to approve the meeting date
for Board of Review on July 12, 1971, at 7:30 P.M.
Approval of Plans - County Road #18, Median, T.H. #12 to 10th Avenue North:
Member Hoover introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(CSAH 18 - C.P. 6840 Median Barrier to North of T.H. >5)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Member Stockman, and upon being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof: Hoover, Paulson, Stockman, Teresi, 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 X14 L,
Request for Technical & EnZineering Services:
The Village Engineer presented a request for technical and engineering ser-
vices during the year of 1971, from the Minnesota Department of Highways.
Member Ulstad introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(Technical & Engineering Service)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Paulson, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in
favor thereof: Hoover, Paulson, Stockman, Teresi, and Ulstad; and the
following voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was de-
clared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor, and his signature attest-
ed by the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page-.
Emergency Sanitary Sewer Repair:
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 17, 1971
The Village Manager requested an appropriation of $20,000.00 for emergency
Sanitary Sewer repair.
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Stockman carried to approve the request for
transfer of $20,000.00 from Utility Unappropriated Fund for emergency
sanitary sewer repair.
Request for Public Hearing, Street Improvement (71 -SI -12) June 21, 1971:
Member Paulson introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS"
(Proposed Street Improvement 71 -SI -12)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Ulstad, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members
voted in favor thereof: Hoover, Paulson, Stockman, Teresi, 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.
Request for Public Hearin Street Lights (RSL -42) June 21, 1971:
Member Ulstad introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS"
(Proposed Street Lights - 71 -RSL -42)
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: Hoover, Paulson, Stockman, Teresi, 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��.
March Police Report - 1971:
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Stockman carried to receive and file the
monthly Police report for March 1971•
Park & Recreation Commission Minutes- May 10219771:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Hoover carried to receive and file the minutes
of the Park & Recreation Commission for May 10, 1971.
Building Board of Review Minutes - May 4, 1971:
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Ulstad carried to receive and file the Building
Board of Review Minutes for May 4, 1971.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 17, 1971
Golden Valley Environmental Committee Minutes - May 5, 1971:
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Paulson carried to receive and file the Golden
Valley Environmental Committee Minutes for May 5, 1971.
Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes - May 11, 1971:
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Ulstad carried to receive and file the Board
of Zoning Appeals minutes for May 11, 1971.
Bills & Claims:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Ulstad carried to approve the bills as sub-
mitted on the prelist.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Ulstad carried to adjourn the meeting at
1:30 A. M.
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yor
Attest:
Village Clerk
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