02-07-72 City Council Minutes101
REGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
February 7, 1972
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 February 7, 1992, at 7:30 o'clock P.M.
The following members were present: Hoover, Paulson, Riggs, Stockman, 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;
Superintendent of Building & Zoning, Jon Westlake; Director of Public Safety,
David Gorski; Fire Chief, Al Hanover.
Minutes of January 17, 1972:
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Paulson carried to approve the minutes of January 17,
1972, as submitted.
Public Hearing - Public Improvement Watermain (72-WM-3):
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 Watermain 72-WM-3) described in the resolution of this Council
relating thereto, adopted on January 17, 1972. Said affidavit was then examined,
approved and ordered filed in the office of the Village Clerk.
The 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. No persons presented objections.
Proponent Reason
Mr. Lawrence Dixon, representing Asked that the church have no more
Golden Valley Baptist Church assessments than any other property.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Ulstad introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS"
(72-WM-3)
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, Riggs, Stockman, 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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Member Ulstad introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION"
(Proposed Watermain 72-WM-3)
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, Riggs, Stockman, 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.
Bassett Creek Clean-up Project:
Mr. Robert Samples proposed a project to clean up Bassett Creek in the spring, by
the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, YMCA, YWCA and youths from the Phyllis Wheatley
Community Center for recreational use and ecology reasons.
MOVED by stockman seconded by Paulson carried that the Village cooperate and approve
the proposed project to clean up Bassett Creek.
Continued Public Hearing - Rezoning Torah Academy (B & PO):
The Village Manager announced that this was a continued public hearing from
December 20, 1971.
The proponent was not present.
Mr. Larry M. Smith, 2080 Mary Hills Drive, representing several residents of the
area, opposed the proposed rezoning to Business & Professional Office.
Mr. George P. Svendsen, 2100 Mary Hills Drive, asked that the zoning be settled
once and for all on this property and opposed the rezoning.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Ulstad to deny the request to rezone the Torah Academy
to Business & Professional Office. Upon roll call vote being taken the members
voted as follows:
Hoover YES Riggs YES
Paulson YES Stockman YES
Ulstad YES
The motion was carried and the rezoning request denied.
Second Reading - Gun Control Ordinance:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Hoover carried to give a second reading to an
ordinance entitled:
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"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE"
(Sale, Possession and Discharge of Firearms,
Fireworks and other Weapons)
The Public Safety Director reviewed the proposed ordinance and stated his
rationale in proposing the gun ordinance.
Allen Sherman requested that the proposed changes in the ordinance be read
before the ordinance is given its second reading.
Mr. Sidney Croy
208 Lawn Terrace
Mr. Samuel A. Barington
2017 Gettysburg Avenue North
Mr. James Peterson
3216 Noble Avenue North
Mr. Robert P. Provost
1429 South Tyrol Trail
Mr. Wm. C. Smith
2050 West Broadway
Mr. Dean Mills
1512 Gettysburg Avenue North
Mrs. Audrey Gross
3314 Kyle Avenue North
Mr. W. G. Fry
2013 Hillsboro Avenue North
Mr. Steve E. Melemed
1416 Rhode Island Avenue North
Mr. Ed Barr
Gun Safety Instructor
Opposed to proposed ordinance,
residents should be notified of
proposed ordinance.
Defer reading until residents
have copy of the ordinance and
proposed changes.
Editor of Outdoor News said 87%
do not want gun registration of
any kind. No decrease in crime
by gun control. A bad ordinance,
poorly written.
In favor of the ordinance.
Gun dealer, sportsmen have not
depleted game. Opposed to
ordinance.
Opposed to gun control.
Womans point of view, the ordin-
ance will not deter crime. Public
Safety Director's powers most oner-
ous.
The Mayor didn't understand the
ordinance himself.
Ordinance of no purpose or use to
Village residents, they must prove
themselves innocent first to get
permit.
Suggested the Council read the
State Gun Law.
The Manager of the N. W. Chamber of Commerce stated it was unfair to cut off
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general discussion and unfair to business men who were unaware of the pro -
ordinance.
Mr. Calvin R. Hagen Stated he had shot gun shells
2415 Winnetka Avenue North in his jacket pocket, would this
be a violation of the proposed
ordinance.
Mrs. Horowitz All the residents in Golden Valley
7350 Duluth Street are against the ordinance and the
Council is for it, what is said by
residents has no effect.
Mr. Lucian L. Laskow Elected to represent the residents
2400 Kyle Avenue North now is the time to represent their
wishes on this ordinance.
Mr. Gordon Garis The wording is very ambiguous, will
5920 Wolfberry Lane the ordinance be published with
changes so that residents may read
the revised ordinance. Due to many
changes, will ordinance then have
two readings?
Mr. Sid Sanford, Jr., United Sportsmen, stated they are opposed to the ordinance.
Mr. Dennis Jordan Give the issue to the people in -
1332 Oregon Avenue North stead of the council for vote.
Mr. John Martin, Attorney for Spoke numerous times on the wording
"Citizens for Effective Crime Control" and interpretation of the proposed
ordinance.
Mr. Al Winkles The law is against honest people
914 Winnetka Avenue South not the criminal. Council should
consult sportsmen before passing
ordinance.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Stockman carried to revise the proposed ordinance
and place on the council agenda for first reading on March 6, 1972, agenda.
Gene Sylvestre - January Monthly Report:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Hoover carried to receive and file the January
monthly report from Gene Sylvestre.
Proposed Ordinance - Duties of Engineering Dept., re: Building Permits:
The Village Attorney briefly reviewed the proposed ordinance.
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MOVED by Paulson seconded by Hoover carried to give a first reading to an
ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE"
(Duties of Engineering Department in
Connection with Building Permits)
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Hoover carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its first reading.
Award of Bids - One Fire Department Pumping_ Engine:
The Village Clerk presented an affidavit of publication in the official newspaper.
Sealed bids were received and the Village Manager, Finance Director, Village
Clerk, and Fire Chief met at the Civic Center at 7800 Golden Valley Road at
11:00 A.M., on February 1, 1972, and publicly opened and read the bids as follows:
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American Fire Apparatus, Marshalltown, Iowa
American - LaFrance, Elmira, New York
General Safety Equipment, No. Branch, Minn.
Howe Fire Truck Mfg., Anderson, Indiana
Mack Fire Truck, Allentown, Pennsylvania
TOTAL BID
5% $48,743.75
if 47,879.00
$2,750.00 49,820.00
2,500.00 47,998.70
5% 52,758.00
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Ulstad carried to amend the 1972 budget to author-
ize $48,000 in Certificates of Indebtedness for five years to be issued late
in the year 1972, in lieu of the present authorized $40,000.
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Stockman carried to award the bid to the low bidder
American-LaFrance, in the amount of $47,879.00, for one Fire Department Pumping
Engine, less #401 on optional items and accepting the 1500 G.P.M., pump at the
same price.
Resolution - Fire Relief Bill:
The Village Manager presented a resolution regarding the 1971 Special Law
on pension system for the firemen.
Member Ulstad introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(Fire Relief Bill)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution
was seconded by Member
Hoover,
and upon vote being taken thereon the following
members voted in favor
thereof:
Hoover, Paulson, Riggs, 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.
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Request to Move House from 3915 Golden Valles Road to 4101 Golden Valley Road:
The Superintendent of Building and Zoning presented a request to move the house
from 3915 Golden Valley Road to 4101 Golden Valley Road.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Paulson carried to approve the request to move
the house from 3915 Golden Valley Road to 4101 Golden Valley Road.
Re: Wilson's 4th Addition - Earl Wilson:
A communication was received from West Suburban Builders, Inc., and Earl Wilson
requesting a six months extension of time for the final plat of the Earl Wilson
4th Addition.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Paulson carried to approve the request for six
months extension of time for final plat of Earl Wilson 4th Addition.
Planning_ Commission Minutes - January 10, 1972:
Proposed rezoning southwest intersection of T.H. #55 & County Road #18 from
R-4 to B-2 by Plymouth Village, ingress and egress will be a problem.
Council discussed having Otto Schmid and Councilman Hoover represent Golden
Valley at the Plymouth Council meeting when this matter is considered.
Request for house Movers License - Dale Movers:
The Superintendent of Building and Zoning presented the request for a House
Movers License for Dale Movers.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Ulstad carried to approve the House Movers License
for Dale Movers.
Hennepin County Alcohol Safety Action Project:
The Public Safety Director presented a resolution to participate in the Hennepin
County Alcohol Safety Action Project.
Member Hoover introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(Authorizing the Mayor & Manager to Enter Into
An Agreement With The Hennepin County Alcohol
Safety Action Project)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member
Stockman, and upon vote being taken thereon the following members voted in
favor thereof: Hoover, Paulson, Riggs, 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
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License List:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Paulson carried to approve the license list as
follows:
No. Licensee Type Fee
1637 Florida West Bldg. Cigarettes $12.00
1638 °' it Vending NP 7.50
1639 Vending Per. 15.00
DANCE PERMITS
Golden Valley Lutheran College Feb. 5, 1972 10:00 - 1:30 A.M. $ .50
St. Margaret Mary Youth Council Feb. 19, 1972 8:00 - 11:30 P.M. .50
Re: "Ban the Can" - Golden Valley Chamber of Commerce:
A letter dated January 25, 1972, from the Golden Valley Chamber of Commerce was
read regarding proposed ordinance on "Ban the Can".
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Stockman carried to receive and file the letter from
the Golden Valley Chamber of Commerce re: "Ban the Can".
Metropolitan Area Electric Rate Study Committee:
A letter dated January 14, 1972, from the Metropolitan Area Electric Rate Study
Committee was distributed to the Council.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Paulson carried to receive and file the letter
from the Metropolitan Area Electric Rate Study Committee.
Request for Approval, Special Activity - Carl Sandburg Jr. High:
Mr. Ellis, Principal of Carl Sandburg Jr. High School, requested approval of
a parachute jump over the school property during their special activity classes
on February 17 and 18, 1972, during their "Time Out" program.
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Stockman carried to express no objection to the
request regarding a proposed parachute jump over school property on February
17 and 18.
Proposed Ordinance - Advisory Boards & Commissions:
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Stockman carried to give a first reading to an
ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE"
(Advisory Boards and Commissions)
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Hoover carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its first reading.
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Budget Transfers:
The Village Manager presented request for budget transfers as follows:
(1) From the 1972 Wage and Salary Contingency, $500 to 401,
Council and Manager.
$1,000 to 420, Zoning and Inspection.
$600 to 431, Recreation.
(2) $1,200 from the 1972 Contingency to 401, Council and Manager,
for the Police/Community Relations Committee work.
(3) $1,300 from the 1972 Contingency to 412, Engineering, for
Sweeney Lake testing by Barr Engineering.
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Hoover carried to approve the budget transfers
as submitted.
Resolution - Bond Cancellation:
Member Ulstad introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR TRANSFER OF
INVESTMENTS AND CANCELLATION OF OUT-
STANDING BONDS"
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, Riggs, 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
Application for Federal Grant - Barr Engineerin
The Village Engineer reviewed the preparation of a proposal to the Environmental
Protection Agency for a research and development grant relative to storm water
entitled "Reconnaissance Study of Storm Water Treatment Facilities".
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Hoover carried to complete the application for
the Federal Grant for the "Reconnaissance Study of Storm Water Treatment Facilities".
Mayor Riggs voted "NO".
Proposal for Water Quality Test - Barr Engineering:
The Village Engineer presented a letter dated January 31, 1972, from Barr
Engineering Company regarding monitoring the quality of water in Sweeney Lake.
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Hoover carried to approve the proposed Water
Quality Testing of Sweeney Lake as outlined.
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Agreement - State Highway Department, Utility Relocation:
The Village Engineer presented an agreement for Utility Relocation from the State
Highway Department to lower water service at County Road x`66 and T. H. #100.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Paulson carried to approve the above referenced
agreement.
Appointment of Alternate - Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Ulstad carried to appoint Ralph Crews as Alternate
to the Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission.
Planning Commission Minutes - January 10; January 31, 1972:
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Ulstad carried to receive and file the minutes of
the Planning Commission for January 10, and January 31, 1972.
Human Rights Commission Minutes - January 13, 1972:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Ulstad carried to receive and file the minutes of
the Human Rights Commission for January 13, 1972.
Appointments - Boards & Commissions:
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Stockman carried to re -appoint James Rydeen and
Glen Cording to the Building Board of Review for a three year term.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Paulson carried to re -appoint David DeCoursin,
Mary Johnston and Coleen Hauck to the Human Rights Commission for a three year
term.
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Hoover carried to re -appoint Mahlon Swedberg,
LeRoy Anderson, Mike Sell and Walter Kost to the Board of Zoning Appeals for
terms through 1973.
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Hoover carried to re -appoint Donna Goff, V. W. Green,
Gertrude Stechmann, Gilbert Grady, Gary Bickel, Gene Sanders, and John Homme
to the Environmental Committee.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Stockman carried to re -appoint Ronald Edstrom to
the Planning Commission for a three year term.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Paulson carried to re -appoint Raymond G. Peterson,
and Robert Gergen to the Park & Recreation Commission for a three year term;
and appoint George Kelby to the Park & Recreation Commission for a three year term.
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Stockman carried to re -appoint Sig K. Brekke,
Joe Eurkhard, Mrs. Susan Becker, Wally Erickson, E. Page Graves, Lee Gillogly,
David Gorski, Larry Lage, Tom Morgan, Ronald Pavlock, David Schumacher, and
Dwight Wells to the Police/Community Relations Committee for one year terms;
and a member from the Civil Service Commission for a one year term.
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Council established February 28, 1972, starting at 7:30 P.M., for interviews
to fill the remaining vacancies on the various Boards & Commissions.
Police/Community Relations Committee Minutes - January 11, 1972:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Hoover carried to receive and file the Police/
Community Relations Committee minutes for January 11, 1972.
Civil Service Commission Minutes - January 6, January 22, 1972:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Hoover carried to receive and file the Civil
Service Commission minutes for January 6, and January 22, 1972.
Bills & Claims:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Hoover carried to approve the bills as submitted
on the prelist.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Stockman carried to adjourn the meeting at 1:30 A.M.
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Mayor
Attest:
Village Clerk
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