12-18-72 City Council MinutesQ
REGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
December 18, 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 December 18, 1972, 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; Assistant Village Engineer, Tom Snetsinger; Village Clerk, Helen Pen-
niman; Director of Finances, John Murphy; Superintendent of Building & Zoning
Jon Westlake.
Minutes of December 4th & December 7, 1972:
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Stockman carried to approve the minutes of December
4, 1972 and December 7, 1972, as submitted.
Public Hearin - Alley Vacation, Lakeview Heights, Block 13:
The Village Clerk presented an affidavit showing publication in the official
newspaper of the Notice of Public Hearing on certain proposed Alley Vacation
described in the publication relating thereof. Said affidavit was 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 alley vacation, and all persons present to do so were afforded oppor-
tunity to express their views thereon. No persons presented objections.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Alley Vacation -Lakeview Heights, Block 13)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member
Ulstad, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted in fav-
or.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.
Public Hearing - Public Improvement - Street Lighting (RSL -49):
The Village Clerk presented an affidavit showing publication in the official
newspaper of the Notice of Public Hearing on certain proposed Public Improve-
ments Residential Street Lighting 49 on Pennsylvania Avenue from Olympia
Street Du thHStr t pri uebec A enue f om the South Line of Lot 4,
Block 2, ( a�-RodeMition, dresocnAgeA ienN t rbk&juefoho6f4tlJyc�oaftcil re-
lating thereto, adopted on November 20, 1972. Said affidavit was then exam-
ined, approved and ordered filed in the office of the Village Clerk.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, December 18, 1972
The Mayor announced that the meeting was open for public hearing on said
proposed public improvements, and all persons present to do so were afford-
ed opportunity to express their views thereon. No persons presented object-
ions.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Ulstad introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
(RSL -49)
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 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_22_.
Appeal From Board of Zoning Appeals - WTCN, 8701 Olson Highwa
Mr. Mahlon Swedberg, Chairman of the Board of Zoning Appeals, reviewed the
previous action on this request and presented the recommendation of the
Board of Zoning Appeals to deny the request regarding the building height
and the tower height.
Mr. Robert Fransen, Manager of W.T.C.N.; Leo Domeier, Engineer; and Robert
R. Bleemer, Architect, were present to explain the function of the building,
proposed plans for the building, and that the Council had granted them a
prior building permit on the site which permit had lapsed.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Hoover carried to defer the request to the
Council meeting of February 5, 1973, and refer the proposal to the Planning
Commission for recommendation as relates to the comprehensive plan for the
village, and any conditions they would recommend should the appeal be grant-
ed.
Council informed the proponent that site and landscape plans would be need-
ed for Planning Commission review.
Public Hearing -_Valley Club Apartments - PUD #9: (Deferred from 11-20-72):
Mr. Warren Lundsgaard, Chairman of the Planning Commission, reviewed the
former actions of the Planning Commission with respect to PUD #9.
Mr. L. B. Gartner, 220 Meadow Lane, requested a one month continuation
before Council action on PUD #9.
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Mr. Richard Kantorowicz, 309 France Avenue North, also requested at
least one month continuation.
Mr. Edward Regan, 2240 Pennsylvania Avenue North, requested a delay of
one month.
Mr. Milton H. Bix, 125 Brunswick Avenue South, expressed concern about the
Planning Commission's change of their vote on the building height. This
will establish a new precedent in the Village.
Mr. Len W. Rossell, 416 Meadow Lane North, stated the height was not in
keeping with the PUD concept.
Mr. Charles Coulter, proponent, stated the plan has been worked on since
March, 1972, and been before the Planning Commission and Village Council
numerous times, no further delay is necessary,
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Hoover to approve PUD #9 - Valley Club Apartments
subject to the requirements of PUD permit No. 9 (and all materials submitted
in connection with the application for said permit), acceptance of final plat,
attorneys opinion of title respecting property covered by plat and permit,
staff determination of appropriate bonds, staff determination of necessary
municipal easements and access rights, staff determination of appropriate
fire and security measures including sprinklers, submission of plans to
Building Board of Review for approval and to the following additional spec-
ific items whether or not presently referred to in the permit:
1. Building not to exceed 87 1/2 feet in height above 834.0
elevation at the corner of Woodstock Avenue and Meadow
Lane North.
2. Density of 75 units or less.
3. Requirement of a home owners maintenance association and
maintenance agreements.
Upon roll call vote being taken thereon the members were recorded as voting
as follows:
Hoover YES Riggs NO
Paulson YES Stockman YES
Ulstad YES
The motion carried.
Colonial Acres Nursing Home, 5825 St. Croix Avenue:
The Village Manager presented a letter and check for $1,000 donation to
the Village in appreciation for Village services.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Stockman carried to accept the donation and file
the correspondence and send a letter thanking Colonial Acres Nursing Home.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, December 18, 1972
Re: Point Supper Club On -Sale Liquor License:
All present agreed to add the above item to the agenda.
Mr. Si Weisman, attorney representing Herb Kline, Manager of Point Supper Club,
an applicant for purchase of the Point Supper Club, itemized the contributions
the restaurant makes to the village economy, and requested a reasonable time
to complete sale transactions or six months after January 1, 1973.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Ulstad carried to grant an extension of 90 days
after January 1, 1973, subject to the same conditions as the original motion
of July 5, 1972.
License List:
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Stockman carried to approve the license list as
follows:
LICENSES FOR APPROVAL Dec. 18, 1972
No.
Licensee
Type
Fee
2054
Golden Valley Sports Center
Cigarettes
$12.00
2055
Log Cabin Service Inc.
If
It
2056
Westview Superette
"
2057
Possis Corporation
"
2058
Woodfill Services
2059
W and 7 Enterprises, Inc.
2060
Bert's Golden Valley Mobil
"
2061
Theodore Wirth Chalet
2062
Rosy's Liquors
2063
Heilicher Brothers
"
2064
Golden Valley Lanes
2065
Custom Tool
"
2066
International Paper Co.
"
2067
G. H. Tennant Company
2068
Lupient Oldsmobile Company
2069
Queens Plaza Liquors, Inc.
2070
Golden Valley Kwik Shop
"
2071
:States Electric
If"
2072
Brookview Municipal Golf Course
If
2073
Anderson Cadillac, Inc.
"
2074
Gordon's Drive -In & Restaurant
2075
Western Fuel & Oil Company
"
2076
Chrysler City
"
2077
The White House
"
2078
General Mills, Engr. Dept.
"
2079
General Mills Research Dept.
it
2080
John's No. 1 Son
2081
The Pillsbury Company
2082
Food Producers, Inc.
Food Estab.
25.00
2083
Winnetka Coffee Kup
Cigarettes
12.00
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No.
Type
Fee
2084
Byerly Foods
Cigarettes
$12.00
2085
Golden Hills Drug Store
if
2086
Ice Center, Inc.
2087
Honeywell, Inc.
"
2088
Heinrich Envelope Company
2089
Malik's Union 76
2090
Berg's Mobil Service
"
2091
Tyrol West Building
"
2092
Dahlberg Electronics
2093
Ron-Vik, Inc.
2094
Grotta's Union 76
2095
Speed's Shell Station
"
2096
New Boulevard Inc.
2097
Service Bureau
"
2098
Suburban Tire, Inc.
"
2099
Pesek Eng. & Mfg. Co.
"
2100
Golden Hills Liquor Store
"
2101
I.B.M. Club of Mpls.
"
2102
Golden Valley Spur Service Station
"
2103
Golden Valley Golf Club
"
2104
Glenwood Hills Park Hospital
"
2105
Gen. Mills Emp. Store - Myrtle
Sjoding
"
2106
Okens, Inc.
"
2107
Perkins' Cake & Steak House
"
2108
Hopkins House - Golden Valley
"
2109
St. Regis Paper Co.
"
LICENSES
FOR APPROVAL Dec. 18,
1972
2126
The Buhler Corporation
Cigarettes
$12.00
2127
H. Salt Esq. Fish & Chips
"
if
2128
Lee Solomon Mobil - 9405 Med. Lk Rd. of"
2129
Rainbow Plastics, Inc.
2130
Westwood Hills Service
"
2131
Gray's Texaco Service
2132
Cramer's Food Mart
"
2133
Panco of Golden Valley
"
2134
United Beef (Vernon Pouliot)
"
2135
Lee's Catering Company
"
It
2136
Westview Liquors
2137
Florida West Building
"
2138
Mark Hurd Aerial Surveys, Inc.
"
2139
Liberty Carton (Advance Music,
Inc.)
2140
Reed Drug
if
"
2141
Jacobson Machine Works, Inc.
"
"
2142
Swiss -Matic (Lukasavitz)
"
2143
Public Safety Bldg. - Police Dept.
2144
Fluidyne, Inc.
"
2145
Chester Bird American Legion Post 4523 IT
"
2146
F & H Liquor Store
it
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23, 1972
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Regular Meeting of the Village Council, December 18, 1972
Shelter Development Corporation - PUD #8:
Mr. Orin Miller reviewed the use of natural area dor recreation space in
PUD #8, Shelter Development Corporation, Dover Hill.
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Hoover carried that the recreation area in-
clude two enlarged play lots, a multi-purpose area, and that the natural
marsh area remain as in the original proposal.
Management Plan - Mr. Peter Boosalis presented the proposed management
plan, a vehicle to establish continuing communication between Dover Hill and
the Village.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Hoover carried to accept the Management Plan
in principle with the option that it be reviewed by the Planning Commission
and Human Rights Commission and report their recommendations to Council by
April 1, 1973.
Rent Supplement - Peter Boosalis discussed the rent supplement program and
distribution of funds between the elderly and family units.
Mr. David DeCoursin, Human Rights Commission, presented the full support of
the Human Rights Commission for the rent supplement program.
Mrs. Greenberg, representing League of Women Voters, read a letter from the
league in support of the rent supplement concept.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Paulson carried to rescind resolution #434
dated October 16, 1972, by this Council and adopt the rent supplement as
proposed.
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Providing Participation by the Village of Golden
Valley, Minnesota in the Federal Rent Supplement
Program for Elderly Housing in Dover Hill - Planned
Unit Development Number Eight)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Member Paulson 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.
Preliminary Plat - PUD #8 -Dover Hill:
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Stockman carried to approve the preliminary
plat of Dover Hill - PUD #8.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Ulstad carried that a sprinkler system be re-
quired in the elderly building as a part of the PUD requirement.
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Insurance Proposals - Workmen's Compensation; General Liability; Fleet
Insurance & Contractors Equipment Floater:
The Finance Director reported that a large number of proposals were received
and after review recommended Home Insurance for a three year contract, the
agent representing Home Insurance is Brandow Howard Kohler & Rosenbloom, Inc.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Ulstad carried to approve placing the village
insurance with Home Insurance Company for three years effective January 1,
1973.
November Budget Report:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Hoover carried to receive and file the Novem-
ber budget report.
1972 Reserves:
The Village Manager requested that the 1972 budget items which were not com-
pleted at the end of the year be reserved for completion in 1973 as follows:
Park Construction Fund
$22,160
Street Department:
Concrete Street Repair
7,000
Blacktop Overlay
22,000
Laurel Ave., Crossings
3,000
Planning -Comp. Plan
2,000
Brookview:
Swimming Pool Repairs
5,150
Driving Range Fence
1,500
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Ulstad carried to approve the above listed reserves.
Bud& t Transfers:
The Village Manager presented a request for budget transfers as follows:
402 Administration From Planning $ 500
404 Elections ) 1,500
422 Fire Call Salaries) From Police 1,100
422 Truck Repairs ) 700
427 Weed Eradication) From Park Maintenance 250
435 Park Shop ) 1,600
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Hoover carried to approve the above 1972 Budget
transfers.
Bid Awards:
The Village Manager presented truck bids opened December 5, 1972, joint
purchasing as follows:
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4 Wheel Drive Utility Vehicle With Plow:
Iten Chevrolet (not as specified) $3,829.99
Intl. Harvester 3,798.54
Boyer Ford 4,200.00
Park -Gopher Jeep 4,180.00
Recommended purchase from low bidder, International Harvester.
Cab & Chassis for Loadall Unit:
Boyer Ford $7,910.00
Midway Ford 7,942.00
International Harvester 7,948.93
Town's Edge Ford 8,094.00
Recommended purchase from Boyer Ford.
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Paulson carried to approve the bids of Inter-
national Harvester for the 4 wheel drive Utility Vehicle for $3,798.54,
and Boyer Ford for the cab & chassis for $7,910.00, from the 1973 budget.
First Reading Amendment to Water Ordinance:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Paulson carried to give a first reading to
an Ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE"
(Water Ordinance Rate Charges)
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Paulson carried to approve the ordinance here-
in quoted by title on its first reading.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Hoover carried to give a second reading to an
ordinance due to an emergency entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE"
(Water Ordinance Rate Charges)
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Hoover carried to approve the ordinance here-
in quoted by title on its second reading, and to order publication thereof.
See Ordinance Book page 3 q
Resolution re: Flood Insurance:
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Requesting Report from Bassett's Creek Flood
Control Commission Re: Flood Insurance)