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02-23-72 City Council Minutes29 REGULAR MEETING of the VILLAGE COUNCIL 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 23, 1972, at 7:30 o'clock P. M. The following members were present: Paulson, Riggs, Stockman, and Ulstad; and the following was absent: Hoover. Present were Village Manager, Barkley G. Omans; Village Attorney, Allen Barnard; Village Engineer, Lowell Odland; Village Clerk, Helen Penniman; Director of Public Safety, David Gorski. 'Minutes of February 7, 1972: MOVED by Paulson seconded by Stockman carried to approve the minutes of February 7, 1972, as submitted. Public Hearing, Informal - Public Improvements (Sidewalks): Glenwood Avenue is a county road and needs improvement before sidewalk con- struction on the entire street. State tax bill limits money available, it may be necessary to issue bonds for future construction. Mr. Eldon H. Ranney, 2370 Zealand Avenue North, representing the Golden Val- ley Chamber of Commerce, supported the proposed sidewalk construction. Ms. Nancy Roll, 5770 Westbrook Road, stated that sidewalks are needed. Ms. Susan Becker, 5840 Golden Valley Road, asked how many proposed sidewalks would be constructed this year. Mr. George Murad, Chairman of the Golden Valley Safety Council, stated the Council supports the proposed sidewalk program and recommended another traffic count be taken at Turner's Crossroad and Glenwood Avenue. The Village Manager reviewed generally the background on proposed construc- tion of sidewalks. The Village Engineer reviewed the areas of proposed sidewalk construction. Mr. R. Etzler, 721 Turner's Crossroad South, asked who will pay for side- walks. Mr. Clyde Braden, 5431 Glenwood Avenue, questioned how soon other areas would have sidewalks constructed, and would curb and gutter also be installed. Mr. Jody Sehlin, 4525 Douglas Avenue, need sidewalks for child- ren especially and also adults. Mr. Virgil Behounek, 5301 Glenwood Avenue, asked how long a time for construc- tion. Ms. Irene Kaplan, 2365 Valecrest Road, Chairman of Committee on Side- walks, from League of Women Voters, expressed support for sidewalks by the League. Mr. Lowell Swanson, 245 Brunswick Avenue South, asked about long range plans. Glenwood Avenue is a county road and needs improvement before sidewalk con- struction on the entire street. State tax bill limits money available, it may be necessary to issue bonds for future construction. Mr. Eldon H. Ranney, 2370 Zealand Avenue North, representing the Golden Val- ley Chamber of Commerce, supported the proposed sidewalk construction. Ms. Nancy Roll, 5770 Westbrook Road, stated that sidewalks are needed. Ms. Susan Becker, 5840 Golden Valley Road, asked how many proposed sidewalks would be constructed this year. Mr. George Murad, Chairman of the Golden Valley Safety Council, stated the Council supports the proposed sidewalk program and recommended another traffic count be taken at Turner's Crossroad and Glenwood Avenue. 0Q Regular Meeting of the Village Council, February 23, 1972 The Village Engineer will submit final plans and cost estimates for the pro- posed sidewalks. There were no objections to the proposed sidewalk program. Human Rights Commission - Re: Liquor Licenses: Mr. Richard Gustafson presented a request that council amend the Golden Valley liquor ordinances that license not be granted to any one who discriminates on the basis of religion, race, creed or national origin. Mr. Arthur Carr, Exalted Ruler of B,P.O.E., Elks Lodge No. 44, stated they were a subordinate lodge and it required a 2/3 vote to change the Elks By -Laws and regulations. The Minnesota State Elks are on record to remove the word "white" from their application. Mr. Carr requested the matter be tabled until the court hands down a decision. MOVED by Paulson seconded by Stockman carried that the Village Attorney be given 30 days to report on policy and legal questions involved in the proposed amend- ment to the village liquor ordinances. Park & Recreation Commission - Report on 5 Acres (Duluth & Pennsylvania): Mr. Burton Brown, Vice -Chairman of the Park & Recreation Commission, presented a schematic map showing the parks in the village and the specific area of Dul- uth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue North. Mr. Brown recommended the five acres be placed into the village park system. MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Stockman carried to approve the request of the Park & Recreation Commission and designate the five acres for park use. The Park & Recreation Commission was requested to review and suggest to the Council a name for the Park. Open Space Grant Request; Park & Recreation Commission: Member Ulstad introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FILING OF APPLICATION FOR GRANT TO ACQUIRE AND DEVELOP OPEN -SPACE LAND" 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: 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 Second Reading Ordinance - Advisory Boards & Commissions: MOVED by Stockman seconded by Paulson carried to give a second reading to an ordinance entitled: �1 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, February 23, 1972 "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE" (Advisory Boards and Commissions) MOVED by Stockman seconded by Ulstad carried to approve the ordinance here- in quoted by title on its second reading and to order publication thereof. See Ordinance Book page-. Second Reading Ordinance - Engineering Department, Building Permits: MOVED by Stockman seconded by Ulstad carried to give a second reading to an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE" (Duties of Engineering Department in. -Connection With Building Permits) MOVEDby Ulstad seconded by Paulson carried to -approve the ordinance herein quoted by title on its second reading and to order publication thereof. See Ordinance Book page__���-. Re: Opening Laurel Ave., Florida to Jersey - Florida Properties, Inc: Mr. Jess Root, representing Florida Properties, Inc., requested that Laurel Avenue be opened from Florida Avenue to Jersey Avenue for traffic. MOVED by Paulson seconded by Ulstad carried that the Village Engineer prepare plans and cost estimates within thirty days for the opening of Laurel Avenue from Florida Avenue east to Colorado and west to Hampshire Avenue. Letter of Commendation - St. Louis Park Police Department: All present agreed to add the above item to the agenda. The Village Manager read a letter of commendation from the St. Louis Park Police Department to Officers Garry Wehr and Darroch Smith and the Golden Valley Police Department. MOVED by Paulson seconded by Stockman carried that the Village Council of Golden Valley also commend Officers Wehr and Smith and the Public Safety Department. Annual Meeting - Suburban Hennepin County Relief Board: MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Paulson carried that the Village Clerk represent Golden Valley at the Suburban Hennepin County Relief Board annual meeting on March 22, 1972. License List• MOVED by Stockman seconded by Paulson carried to approve the license list as follows: Regular Meeting of the Village Council, February 23, 1972 LICENSES FOR APPROVAL Feb. 23 1972 No. Licensee Type Fee 1640 Upjohn Company, Inc. Vending NP $ 5.00 1641 Queen's Plaza Liquors, Inc. Sp. Food 5.00 1642 Rosy's Liquors, Inc. Sp. Food 5.00 1643 Malik's Union "176" Filling Station 35.00 1644 It ffVending NP 7.50 1645 Swiss -Matic (James Lukasavitz) Vending NP Exempt 1646 Mark Richards Vending NP 5.00 1647 Gen. Mills Employee's Store Sp. Food 5.00 1648 Forster Co. (Theisen Vend. Co.) Vending NP 5.00 1649 Grotta's Union '176" Filling Station 20.00 1650 Diversified Distributors, Inc. Vending NP 5.00 1651 Golden Valley United Methodist Church Food Estab. Exempt 1652 Upjohn Company, Inc. Vending NP Exempt 1653 Swanson & Associates, Inc. Vending NP 5.00 1654 Armstrong, Schlichting, Torseth & Skold, Inc. Vending NP Exempt 1655 Fluidyne, Inc. Vending NP 5.00 1656 Bloom Bros. Vending NP 5.00 1657 Village Gas 8950 Olson Highway Filling Station 20.00 1658 Point Off -Sale Liquor (W & Z) Sp. Food 5.00 1659 Theisen Vending Co. Bulk Vending 15.00 1660 Golden Valley Lanes Bowling Ailey 120.00 1661 it61 it Food Estab. 25.00 1662 itif ifMalt Liquor Ot:-Sale 250.00 1663 Golden Valley Lutheran Church Food Estab. Exempt 1664 Bertelson Bros., Inc. Vending NP 7.50 1665 Glen's Union "76" Filling Station 30.00 1666 Speed's Shell Service 7000 Wauzata Blvd. Filling Station 45.00 1667 General Mills, Inc. (Harding Wms.) Food Estab. 30.00 1668 Atlas Disposal Service, Inc. Garbage Hauling 52.00 1669 Golden Valley Shell Vending NP 20.00 1670 Golden Valley Shell Filling Station 20.00 1671 Horn's Commercial Rubbish Service Garbage Hauling 26.00 1672 Mr. Joseph Hair Fashion Vending NP 5.00 1673 United States Bench Corp. Bench 50.00 1674 Westview Super-ette Malt Off -Sale 25.00 1675 it itFood Estab. 25.00 1676 Chester Bird Am. Legion Post #523 Food Estab. 30.00 1677 North Am. Life & Casualty Co. Vending NP Exempt 1678 Boustead Electric & Mfg. Co. Vending NP Exempt 1679 Hennepin Co-op Seed Exchange, Inc. Filling Station 5.00 1680 Cross Road Skelly Service Filling Station 20.00 1681 Cross Road Skelly Service Vending NP 7.50 1682 St. Margaret Mary School & Church Food Estab. Exempt 1683 Dick's Lawn & Sanitary Service, Inc. Garbage Hauling 26.00 1684 D. Shobe & Son Disposal Serv., Inc. Garbage Hauling 26.00 1685 The Blue Room Vending NP 5.00 1686 Anderson Cadillac, Inc. Filling Station 5.00 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, February 23, 1972 No. Licensee Type Fee 1687 Anderson Cadillac Inc. Vending NP $ 5.00 1688 Sun Electric Vending NP 12.50 1689 Wold Industries, Inc. Vending NP Exempt 1690 Golden Valley State Bank Vending NP 5.00 1691 Minter Bros. Candy & Tobacco Co. Food Estab. 25.00 1692 Golden Valley Lutheran College Food Estab. Exempt 1693 Valley of Peace Lutheran Church Food Estab. Exempt 1694 Golden Valley Community Church Food Estab. Exempt 1695 Brookview Municipal Golf Course Vending NP Exempt 1696 Calvary Lutheran Church Food Estab. Exempt 1697 Calvary Lutheran Church Vending NP Exempt 1698 Brookview Municipal Golf Course Food Estab. Exempt 1699 Brookview Municipal Golf Malt On -Sale Exempt 1700 Golden Hills Liquor Store Malt Off Sale 25.00 1701 Golden Hills Liquor Store Sp. Food Hand. 5.00 1702 Ind. School Dist. 275 G.V.High Food Estab. Exempt 1703 Ind. School Dist. 275 Meadowbrook Food Estab. Exempt 1704 American Clean Tile Co., Inc. Vending NP 5.00 1705 Glenwood Hills Park Hospital Food Estab. 30.00 1706 Glenwood Hills General Hospital Food Estab. 30.00 1707 Waste Control, Inc. Garbage Hauling 26.00 1708 Lyon Food Products, Inc. Food Estab. 25.00 1709 Gallagher's Service, Inc. Garbage Hauling 26.00 1710 Mengelkoch Co. Garbage Hauling 26.00 1711 Midland Dairy Queen Food Estab. 25.00 1712 Ralph's Cafe Food Estab. 25.00 1713 W.W. Grainger, Inc. Vending NP Exempt 1714 Nistler Rubbish Removal Garbage Hauling 26.00 1715 Feld's Cut Rate Market Malt Off Sale 25.00 1716 Golden Hills Drug Store, Inc. Sp. Food 5.00 1717 Ice Center Food Estab. 30.00 1718 Ice Center Vending NP 22.50 1719 Jolly Troll, Inc. Vending NP 5.00 1720 Colonial Acres Nursing Home, Inc. Food Estab. 25.00 1721 Bridgeman's, Inc. Food Estab. 25.00 1722 Boyer Garbage Service Garbage Hauling 104.00 1723 St. Regis Paper Co. Vending NP 15.00 1724 St. Regis Paper Co. Vending P. 25.00 1725 White House, Inc. Food Estab. 45.00 1726 Buhler Corporation Vending NNP 10.00 1727 Cramer's Food Mart Food Estab. 30.00 1728 Cramers Food Mart Malt Off -Sale 25.00 1729 Berg's Mobil Service Vending NP 5.00 1730 Walter L. Petricka Auctioneer 1.00 1731 Larson -Olson Co. Vending NP 7.50 1732 General Mills Research Dept. Vending NP 10.00 1733 Valley Corp, dba Valley Liquor Store Sp. Food Hand. 5.00 1734 Hopkins House, Inc. Food Estab. 40.00 1735 Hopkins House, Inc. Vending NP 17.50 1736 Hopkins House, Inc. Tavern 350.00 3 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, February 23, 1972 No. Licensee Type Fee 1737 Panco of Golden Valley, Inc. Food Estab. $ 25.00 1738 Panco of Golden Valley, Inc. Vending NP 5.00 1739 Arthur Treacher Fish & Chips, Inc Food Estab. 25.00 1740 Q - S Stops, Inc. Filling Station 15.00 1741 Geo. Sedgwick Heating & Air Cond. Co. Vending NP 5.00 1742 Minnesota Highway Dept. Vending NP Exempt 1743 Minnesota Highway Dept. Vending P Exempt 1744 A & B Trucking Garbage Hauling 26.00 1745 American Motor Sales Vending NP 5.00 1746 Keith's Mobil Filling Station 20.00 Bids - Cold Water Meters & Remote Reading Registers: The Village Manager submitted the following bid opened at 11:00 A. M., on February 17, 1972. Bidder Badger Meter, Inc. Bid Bond $1,000 Total Bid $19,092.00 MOVED by Paulson seconded by Stockman carried to award the bid to the low bidder, Badger Meter Company in the amount of $19,092.00. Bids - Truck Bodies, Joint Purchasing: The Village Manager submitted the following bids opened by Hennepin County Joint Purchasing for two truck cab and chassis purchases: Bidder Garwood Twin Cities McQueen Equipment Total Bid $ 1,988.00 2,396.00 MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Paulson carried to award the bid to the low bidder, Garwood Twin Cities, in the amount of $3,976.00, for two truck bodies. January Budget Report: MOVED by Stockman seconded by Ulstad carried to receive and file the January budget report. SunnortinQ Resolution - St. Louis Park Nature & Wildlife Preserve: Council referred to Park & Recreation Commission for review and recommendation. Joint Data Processing: Member Paulson introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO ENTER INTO A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT TO FORM A MUNICIPAL INFORMATION SYSTEM" L 1 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, February 23, 1972 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Ulstad, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: 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 Quotations - Softball Backstops: The Village Manager presented quotations as follows, this is a part of the authorization for the 1971 Park Construction Fund: Bidder Total Bid Cyclone Fence Company $2,916.00 Crowley Fence Company 1,184.00 Anchor Fence Company 1,055.00 Hlady Construction Company 1,030.00 MOVED by Paulson seconded by Ulstad carried to accept the low bid of Hlady Construction Company in the amount of $1,030.00. Wetlands & Land Reclamation Ordinance: The Village Manager presented a proposed Wetlands & Land Reclamation Ordin- ance. MOVED by Stockman seconded by Paulson carried to refer the proposed ordin- ance to the Park & Recreation Commission, Planning Commission and Environ- mental Commission for study and recommendation. Letter - Metropolitan League of Municipalities: All present agreed to add the above item to the agenda. The Metro League requested representatives for three advisory committees. MOVED by Paulson seconded by Stockman carried to appoint the following members to advisory committees: CATV - Member Stockman Housing - Mayor Riggs Request for Two Public Hearings -Zoning E. of Winnetka, So. of Harold Ave. & No. of Western Ave. (PUD --5) or (Residential - (3-20-1972): ;!LOVED by Stockman seconded by Ulstad carried to call two public hearings on the property east of Winnetka, south of Harold Avenue and north of Western Avenue for PUD -5 and for Residential zoning on March 20, 1972. Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes -.February 8, 1972: �6 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, February 23, 1972 MOVED by Stockman seconded by Paulson carried to receive and file the Board of Zoning Appeals :Minutes for February 8, 1972. Police/Community Relations Committee Minutes - February 8, 1972: MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Paulson carried to receive and file the minutes of the Police/Community Relations Committee for February 8, 1972. Environmental Committee Minutes February 14, 1972: MOVED by Paulson seconded by Ulstad carried to receive and file the minutes of the Environmental Committee for February 14, 1972. Park & Recreation Commission Minutes - January 27, 1972: MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Paulson carried to receive and file the minutes of the Park & Recreation Commission for January 27, 1972. Human Rights Commission Minutes - February 10, 1972: Council requested a revision of the wording in the proposed letter to employ- ers in the village relating to discrimination because of long hair, and con- tinue the item. MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Stockman carried to receive and file the Human Rights Commission minutes for February 10, 1972. MOVED by Paulson seconded by Stockman carried to request a representative from the Human Rights Commission to present a report within 60 days on the raising of educational requirements for policemen. MOVED by Stockman seconded by Ulstad carried to request further information on the proposed "Housing Institute" for Golden Valley. Planning Commission Minutes - February 10, 1972: MOVED by Stockman seconded by Paulson carried to receive and file the Planning Commission minutes for February 10, 1972. Golden Valley Safety Council Minutes - January 17, 1972: MOVED by Paulson seconded by Stockman carried to receive and file the Golden Valley Safety Council minutes for January 17, 1972. Building Board of Review Minutes - February 1, 1972: MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Paulson carried to receive and file the Building Board of Review minutes for February 1, 1972. Bills & Claims: MOVED by Stockman seconded by Paulson carried to approve the bills as submitted on the prelist. Regular Meeting of the Village Council, February 23, 1972 I-394: All present agreed to add the above item to the agenda. Council met with the Golden Valley representatives on 1-394, Mr. Green and Dr. Brown. MOVED by Stockman seconded by Ulstad carried to request a statement from Mr. Green and Dr. Brown to submit a statement of the problems which council can refer to the Planning Commission and Village Attorney for review. MOVED by Paulson seconded by Ulstad carried to adjourn the meeting at 11:30 P.M. Attest: Village Clerk 1 �r ayor f 37