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REGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
December 6, 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 December 6, 1971, at 7:30 o'clock 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, Robert M.
Skare; Village Engineer, Lowell Odland; Village Clerk, Helen Penniman; Super-
intendent of Building & Zoning, Jon Westlake.
Minutes of November 15, 1971:
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Ulstad carried to approve the minutes of Novem-
ber 15, 1971, as submitted.
Public Hearing - Rezoning Torah Academy (Business & Professional Office):
Mr. Alm, 3300 Kyle Avenue North, representing Torah Academy, requested that
the Public Hearing be continued to December 20, 1971.
Mr. George Swenson, 2100 Merry Hills Drive, requested that the Public Hearing
be continued to December 20, 1971.
Mr. George Swenson, 2100 Merry Hills Drive, requested that the meeting be
held now as the residents were present.
Mr. Larry Smith, 2080 Merry Hills Drive, referred to the Planning Commission
minutes and stated further delay was not reasonable.
The Village Manager gave a resume of the request for rezoning.
Mr. Warren Lundsgaard, Chairman of the Planning Commission, presented the
recommendation of the Planning Commission to deny the request to zone the
property at 4000 Golden Valley Road to Business and Professional Office.
Mr. Dwayne King, 4025 Wasatch Lane, said he understood there would be an ad-
dition to the present building.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Ulstad to continue the Public Hearing to Febru-
ary 7, 1972. Upon roll call vote being taken thereon, the members voted as
follows:
Hoover NO
Paulson YES
Ulstad YES
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Stockman YES
Teresi NO
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Report on Communitv School Steering Committee - Mrs. Jael Ferguson:
Mrs. Jael Ferguson, Golden Valley representative to the Community School
Steering Committee, gave a resume of the majority and minority report.
Mr. Sigurd C. Severson, 3317 Kyle Avenue North, alternate to the Community
School Steering Committee, stated the committee was stacked and recommended
the Village not participate in the program at this time.
Mrs. Kathy Herje, Chairman of the Park & Recreation Commission, said the
proposed program was not a true community program and recommended the Vill-
age not join the program.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Ulstad carried to accept and support the
minority report by Mrs. Ferguson, to notify the School Board of District 281
with a copy to the school administrative staff, requesting answers to ques-
tions raised before the village participates in the proposed program.
Appeal From Board of Zoning Appeals - Valley Plaza Shopping Center:
Mr. Mahlon Swedberg, Chairman of the Board of Zoning Appeals, reviewed the
Board of Zoning Appeals denial for an addition to the Valley Plaza Shopping
Center for a waiver of parking spaces in violation of the village ordinance.
Mr. Philip J. Krelitz, 4624 Sunset Ridge, owner of the Valley Plaza Shopping
Center stated his reasons for appealing the Board of Zoning Appeals denial.
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Hoover carried to deny the appeal and all waiv-
ers for the Valley Plaza Shopping Center.
Figure Skating Club - Lyle Arneson:
Mr. Lyle Arneson, representing the Figure Skating Club of Minneapolis, said
the club has reserved the Carriage House Motel, there will be 200 youths
and adult chaperons, the dining rooms will be open after 1:00 A.M., the bar
will be closed.
Request for Waiver of Platting Ordinance - 905 Hampshire Avenue South:
Mr. Thomson of Rees-Thomson-Scroggins, Inc., requested a Waiver of the Plat-
ting Ordinance for 905 Hampshire Avenue South for Cork & Cleaver, for the
division of the following property:
North Parcel: That part of Lot 1, Block 1, Golden Plaza
lst Addition, lying North of a line parallel
with and 335 feet Southerly, measured at
right angles, from the North line of said Lot,
and lying Southerly of a line drawn parallel
with and 170 feet Northerly, measured at right
angles, from the South line of said lot.
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South Parcel: That part of Lot 1, Block 1, Golden Plaza
lst Addition, lying Southerly of a line
drawn parallel with and 170 feet Northerly,
measured at right angles, from the South
line of said lot.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Ulstad carried to approve the Waiver of
Platting Ordinance for the above referenced property.
Application for "On -Sale" Liquor License - The Point Supper Club, Inc.:
Mr. Gerald Singer, Attorney representing The Point Supper Club, Inc., re-
viewed the new corporation and requested an "On -Sale" liquor license for
new owners.
MOVED
by Ulstad seconded by Stockman
carried to deny the
request for a new
liquor
license by The Point Supper Club,
Inc., at 7711 Golden Valley Road.
License List:
MOVED
by Stockman seconded by Paulson
carried to approve
the license list
as follows:
LICENSES FOR APPROVAL Dec. 6, 1971
No.
Licensee
Type
Fee
1569
The Buhler Corp.
Cigarettes
$12.00
1570
Westview Liquors
it
12.00
1571
Byerly Beverages, Inc.
it12.00
1572
Crimer's Food Mart
It
12.00
1573
Lee's Catering Co.
if
12.00
1574
The Pillsbury Co.
"
12.00
1575
Pesek Eng. & Mfg. Co.
12.00
1576
Keith's Mobil
"
12.00
1577
If. Salt Esq. Fish & Chips
"
12.00
1578
Michael's
It
12.00
1579
Speed's Shell Station
"
12.00
1580
Golden Hills Liquors
12.00
1581
Winnetka Coffee Kup
12.00
1582
Possis Machine Corp.
"
12.00
1583
Tyrol West Building
"
12.00
1584
Berg's Mobil Service
"
12.00
1585
Golden Valley Super Valu
"
12.00
1586
Heinrich Envelope Company
"
12.00
1587
Honeywell, Inc. (Canteen Co.)
"
12.00
1588
John franklin Creson
Solicitor
10.00
1589
Diane M. Creson
"
10.00
1590
Walter W. Pershing
10.00
1591
Dennis Ross Pershing
10.00
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Wm. & Ruth Thomas, 2510 Florida Avenue North re: Sewer Assessment:
Mr. William Thomas, 2511 Douglas Dr. No., requested the sewer assessment be
deferred on the property at 2510 Florida Avenue North and approval of a
building permit.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Ulstad carried to approve a building permit,
subject to 10 foot street dedication on Florida Avenue and defer assessment
on the utility easement until such time as any of the property is developed.
Park & Recreation Commission re: Property at Pennsylvania & Duluth (5 acres):
Mrs. Kathy Herje, Chairman of Park & Recreation Commission, requested that
the 5 acres of tax forfeited property be retained by the Village for park
purposes.
Council recommended that the Park & Recreation Commission present definite
plans for the use of this property within 90 days.
Golf Cart Report:
Mrs. Kathy Herje reported that the Park & Recreation Commission recommended
that the present cart agreement be retained.
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Paulson carried to approve the golf cart report.
1971 Brookview Report:
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Stockman carried to receive and file the Brook -
view report for 1971.
Hold Harmless Agreement - Skating Rinks:
Mr. John Brenna, Director of Park & Recreation Commission, presented a Hold
Harmless agreement for use of property owned by Elmer E. Crowl, Inc., for
park and recreational purposes, during the winter season 1971-1972.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Ulstad carried to approve the Hold Harmless
agreement with Elmer E. Crowl, Inc., for the winter season 1971-1972•
Human Rights Matters - Pat Moberg:
Mrs. Pat Moberg, Chairman of the Human Rights Commission, reported on the
Spot Survey within the community on "It Happened In Golden Valley". The
Human Rights Commission also requested that the word "sex" be added to
Section 170.20 of Ordinance No. 350. Mrs. Moberg read letters from the
League of Women Voters, Golden Valley Women's Club and Golden Valley Demo-
cratic Women's Club endorsing this proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 350.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Stockman carried to approve the addition to
Ordinance No. 350 of the word "sex".
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Human Rights Commission Appointments - One Year:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Paulson carried to appoint the following
youths for a one year appointment expiring in March 1973.
Golden Valley High, Jane Wallace, 1015 Tyrol Trail North
Robbinsdale High, Diane Garofano, 2200 Mary Hills Drive
Electric Service to Brookview:
The Village Manager proposed underground service for Brookview as part of
the parking lot surfacing and presented a quotation for the service and
pad mounted transformers from N.S.P.
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Stockman carried to approve the agreement with
Northern States Power Company for underground service in the amount of
$2,464.
Equipment Bids - Hennepin County Purchasing:
The Village Manager presented bids taken through Hennepin County for motor
vehicle needs as set up in the budget as follows:
Administrative Sedan:
PENN AUTO PLAZA $2,555.01
Four Police Sedans:
CENTRAL MOTOR SALES 13,929.24
3/4 Ton Cab & Chassis:
NORTHSTAR DODGE 2,721.10
Truck Cab & Chassis: `
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 11,408.32
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Ulstad carried to approve the motor vehicle
awards through Hennepin County.
Suburban Hennepin County Relief Resolution:
Member Ulstad introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Suburban Hennepin County Relief - 1971)
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: Hoover, Paulson, Stockman, Teresi, and Ulstad; and the
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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.
Fire Department Radio Receivers:
The Village Manager presented three quotations and recommended purchase of
five Plectron receivers at $189.00 each from Hillcrest Safety Equipment
Company due to recruitment of additional volunteer firemen.
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Paulson carried to approve the purchase of five
Plectron receivers at $189.00 each for the Fire Department, and to trans-
fer $1,000 from the contingent fund to the 1971 Fire Budget.
1971 Bond Sale Resolution:
Member Ulstad introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION CONSOLIDATING MISCELLANEOUS
IMPROVEMENTS"
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Hoover, 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 and was signed by the Mayor and his signa-
ture attested by the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page l/%% .
Member Hoover introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE AND
PROVIDING FOR THE FORM AND DETAILS OF
$2,030,000 IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF 1971,
AND APPROPRIATING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF"
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 attested by
the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page `/ p,.
Request for Public Hearing - Public Improvements (72-WM-1,2):
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS"
(72-WM-1,2)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, December 6, 1971
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 "No Parking" on Market Street, Louisiana Ave. to Jersey Avenue South:
The Village Engineer requested "No Parking" signs on Market Street from
Louisiana Avenue to Jersey Avenue South on either side of the street.
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
(RESOLUTION RESTRICTING PARKING - PORTION OF MARKET STREET)
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 declar-
ed duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by
the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page.
Resolution - re: Traffic Signal, Winnetka Avenue North:
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(Automatic Traffic Signals
Duluth - Winnetka Avenue)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member
Hoover, and upon vote being taken thereon the following voted in favor there-
of: 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.
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Hoover carried to approve designating Kelly Drive
as a State Aid Street and request the State to add Kelly Drive to the street
system for State Aid.
Reauest Public Hearing - Street Light (RSL -45) 1-17-1971:
Member Ulstad introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS"
(Proposed Street Light - RSL -45)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Member Hoover, and upon vote being taken thereon the following voted in
favor thereof: Hoover, Paulson, Stockman, Teresi, and Ulstad; 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.
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Appointment to CATV Joint Study:
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Hoover carried to authorize joint participation
with Robbinsdale, New Hope, Crystal and to appoint ray Stockman and Barkley
G. Omans to represent Golden Valley in the CATV joint study.
Human Rights Consultant - Monthly Report:
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Hoover carried to receive and file the Human
Rights Consultant monthly report, for October - November 1971.
Environmental Committee Minutes - November 11, 1971:
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Ulstad carried to receive and file the Environ-
mental Committee minutes for November 11, 1971.
Building Board of Review Minutes - November 16, 1971:
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Ulstad carried to receive and file the Building
Board of Review Minutes for November 16, 1971.
Planning Commission Minutes - November 22, 1971:
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Ulstad carried to receive and file the Planning
Commission Minutes for November 22, 1971.
Report on Status of Sweeney Lake Case (69 -SS -1):
The Village Attorney report on the progress of the Sweeney Lake law suit.
No action was taken.
Bills & Claims:
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Paulson carried to approve the bills as submitted
on the prelist.
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Ulstad carried to adjourn the meeting at 12:00 P.M.
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Mayor 4,x
Attest:
Village Clerk