08-06-73 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
August 6, 1973
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 August 6, 1973, at 7:30 o'clock P. M.
The following members were present: Bix, Hoover, Moberg, Riggs, and Ulstad;
and the following were absent: None.
Present were Village Manager, Barkley G. Omans; Village Attorney, Allen Barn-
ard; Village Engineer, Lowell Odland; Village Clerk, Helen Penniman; Dircetor
of Planning & Inspections, Jon Westlake.
Minutes of July 16, 1973:
MOVED by Bix seconded by Hoover carried to approve the minutes of July 16,
1973, as corrected.
Public hearing - Rezoning, PUD #11, Donald M. Erickson:
The Village Clerk presented an affidavit of publication in the official news-
paper of the Notice of Public Hearing as described in said affidavit. Said
affidavit was examined, approved and ordered filed in the Clerk's office.
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place for the public hearing
referred to and all persons present to do so were afforded opportunity to
express their views thereon.
John Sampson, Chairman of the Planning Commission, reviewed the Planning
Commission recommendation to approve the proposed PUD fill.
The Proponent, Donald M. Erickson, presented the plat plan for the proposed
PUD fill, eighteen two story units with double garage on 4.76 acres, estimated
cost $50,000 to $60,000 per unit. Mr. Erickson stated the drainage from the
property would not run on the adjacent property.
Mr. T. F. Ronk, 1450 Ottawa Avenue South, asked how much space is planned be-
tween the units on the south and the property line.
Mr. W. B. Hmre, 1525 Ottawa Avenue South, said 15' on the south property line
is too close to his property.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Bix seconded by Hoover carried to table action until Member Ulstad
arrived.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Bix carried to accept the Planning Commission
recommendation and grant concept approval for the proposed Planned Unit
Development fill.
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Upon roll call vote being taken thereon, the members were recorded as voting
as follows:
Bix YES
Hoover YES
Ulstad YES
Public Hearing - Rezoning to Residential District:
Moberg NO
Riggs YES
The Village Clerk presented an affidavit of publication in the +official news-
paper of the Notice of Public Hearing as described in said affidavit. Said
affidavit was examined, approved and ordered filed in the Clerk's office.
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place for the public hearing
referred to and all persons present to do so were afforded opportunity to
express their views thereon. There were no objectors.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
MOVED by Bix seconded by Ulstad carried to give a first reading to an ordin-
ance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
(Residential Zoning District)
(Donald M. Erickson)
MOVED by Bix seconded by Hoover carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its first reading.- ��- 1 y
Public Hearing - Public Improvements - 73 -SI -15:
The Village Clerk presented an affidavit showing publication in the official
newspaper of the Notice of Public Hearing on certain proposed Public Improve-
ments (73 -SI -15), described in the resolution of this Council relating there-
to, adopted on July 16, 1973. 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 oppor-
tunity to express their views thereon. No persons objected except the following:
OBJECTOR
Mr. Shank, representing
Star of Bethlehem, Inc.
Mr. Clifford Johnson,
Custom Tool
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
OBJECTION
No objection to the improvement,
only objection to being assessed,
since no benefit to their prop-
erty.
Questioned method of assessment,
he would not object if the amount
was not over $15.50 per front
foot.
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Member Moberg introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
73 -SI -15
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, Moberg, Riggs, and Ulstad; and the following
voted against the same: Bix, 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 1�41 .
Member Hoover introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION
73 -SI -15
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Moberg, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members
voted in favor thereof: Hoover, Moberg, Riggs, and Ulstad; and the follow-
ing voted against the same: Bix, 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_A:�_-
Public Hearing - Public Improvement - 73 -SI -16:
The Village Clerk presented an affidavit showing publication in the official
newspaper of the Notice of Public Hearing on certain proposed public improve-
ments (73 -SI -16) described in the resolution of this Council relating there-
to, adopted on July 16, 1973. 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
proposed public improvements, and all persons present to do so were afforded
opportunity to express their views thereon. No persons presented objections.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Moberg then introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption.
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
73 -SI -16
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, Moberg, Riggs, and Ulstad; and the following voted
against the same: Bix, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed
and adopted, signed by the Mayor and hi signature attested by the Village
Clerk. See Resolutions Book page_.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, August 6, 1973
Member Hoover introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION
73 -SI -16
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Moberg, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted
in favor thereof: Hoover, Moberg, Riggs, and Ulstad; and the following voted
against the same: Bix, 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-16�.
Public Hearing - Public Improvement - 73-WM-7:
The Village Clerk presented an affidavit showing publication in the official
newspaper of the Notice of Public Hearing on certain proposed Public Improve-
ments (73-WM-7) described in the resolution of this Council relating thereto,
adopted on July 16, 1973. 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.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Hoover introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
7 3-TAIM- 7
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Moberg, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted
in favor thereof: Hoover, Moberg, Riggs, and Ulstad; and the following voted
against the same: Bix, 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 Moberg introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION
73-WM-7
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, Moberg, Riggs, and Ulstad; and the following voted
against the same: Bix, 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.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, August 6, 1973
Resort on Status of Comprehensive Plan - Planning Commission:
Mr. John E. Sampson, Chairman of the Planning Commission, reviewed the
status of the Comprehensive Plan.
Council discussed future plans for public hearing on the Comprehensive
Plan or amendments to the plan.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Moberg carried to receive the Certified copy
of the Comprehensive Plan.
MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to call a Public Hearing on the
Comprehensive Plan on October 15, 1973, and include notice in the next
Village Bulletin.
Second -Reading Ordinance - Zoning to Ljght Industrial Condor Corporation:
MOVED by Moberg seconded by hoover carried to give a second reading to an
ordinance entitled:
See Ordinance Book page_`] ?. .
Second Reading Ordinance - Zoning to Light Industrial, Oken Supreme, Inc.:
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Hoover carried to give a second reading to an
ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
(Light Industrial Zoning District -
Oken Supreme, Inc.)
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Hoover carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its second reading and to order publication thereof.
Upon roll call vote being taken thereon, the members were recorded as voting
as follows:
Bix YES Moberg YES
Hoover YES Riggs YES
Ulstad YES
See Ordinance Book page -13
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
(Light Industrial Zoning District -
Condor Corporation)
MOVED by
quoted by
Hoover seconded by Moberg carried to approve the ordinance herein
title on its second reading and to order publication thereof.
Upon roll
call vote being taken thereon, the members were
recorded as
voting as
follows:
Bix YES Moberg
YES
Hoover YES Riggs
YES
Ulstad YES
See Ordinance Book page_`] ?. .
Second Reading Ordinance - Zoning to Light Industrial, Oken Supreme, Inc.:
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Hoover carried to give a second reading to an
ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
(Light Industrial Zoning District -
Oken Supreme, Inc.)
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Hoover carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its second reading and to order publication thereof.
Upon roll call vote being taken thereon, the members were recorded as voting
as follows:
Bix YES Moberg YES
Hoover YES Riggs YES
Ulstad YES
See Ordinance Book page -13
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Re: "Stop Sign" for Olympia & Quebec Avenue North - David G. Roston:
I5r. David G. Roston and several neighbors appeared to request a "Stop Sign"
at the intersection of Olympia & Quebec Avenue North.
MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to refer the request to the Golden
Valley Safety Council and that the residents be notified when the Safety
Council will consider the request.
League of Women Voters - re: Agenda Distribution:
Mrs. Carol J. Jones, President of the League of Women Voters, requested copies
of background material for the agenda to be available for the league repre-
sentative attending Council meetings.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Moberg carried to receive the request and file,
and make available copies of minutes of the various boards and commissions.
Frontage Road, T. H. X612 - Northland Corporation & State Highway Department:
The Village Engineer presented the proposed plan to extend the Frontage road
on the south side of T.H. #12 from Boone Avenue to Field Drive on the east.
Mr. Lee Lindberg, representing Northland Corporation was present to answer
questions for Council.
Mr. Jack Reichel, Highway Department Engineer, was also present to answer
questions for Council.
Council requested no`right turn be allowed onto the existing service road
eastbound from Field Drive to Winnetka Avenue South, erection of a traffic
barricade if necessary, and a study of the intersection of T.H. #12 and Winn-
etka Avenue by the Highway Department.
Member Ulstad introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(S.P. 2714-5A1 (12-10)
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, Moberg, Riggs, and Ulstad; and the following voted
against the same: Bix, 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 O .
Building Board of Review Minutes - July 17, 1973:
Mr. Jerry Korba, Attorney for the Estate of Albert W. Herman, gave a resume
of the legal history and status of the property at 6908 Winsdale Street.
Mr. Stephen Bouchard, 6916 Winsdale Street, requested a 30 day continuance
on the request for a building permit at 6908 Winsdale Street to retain an
Attorney to represent him.
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MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to continue the matter for two weeks
to allow Mr. Bouchard time for an appeal and to instruct the Building Inspect-
or not to issue a building permit. Members Hoover and Ulstad voted :NO".
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Hoover carried to receive and file the balance
of the Building Board of Review Minutes for July 17, 1973.
Ronald W. Pavlock, Resignation from Police/Community Relations Commission:
MOVED by Bix seconded by Ulstad carried to receive and file Ronald W. Pavlock's
resignation from the Police/Community Relations Commission and send a letter
of appreciation.
Suburban Public Health Nursing Service - June Report:
MOVED by Bix seconded by Ulstad carried to receive and file the Suburban
Public Health Nursing Service report for June, 1973.
League of Minnesota Municipalities - Dues:
The League of Minnesota Municipalities has increased the dues for 1974.
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Moberg carried to approve transfer of funds
from Contingency Fund to Administrative Fund, in the amount of $2,512.00.
Licenses:
MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to approve the licenses as follows:
NO. Licensee Type Fee
2554 St. Margaret Mary Church Vend NP $ 5.00
DANCE PERMIT
St. Margaret Mary Church Sept. 7, 1973 --- 8:30 P.M. to 12:30 A.M. .50
Award of Bids - 73 -SI -5:
The Village Clerk presented an affidavit of publication in the official news-
paper. Sealed bids were received and the Village Manager, Engineer and Vill-
age Clerk met at the Civic Center, 7800 Golden Valley Road, at 11:00 A.M. on
August 2, 1973 and publicly opened and read the bids as follows:
Name
of Contractor
Bid
Bond
Contract Amount
Orvedahl
Construction
5
%
$ 40,806.00
Matt
Bullock Construction
5
%
30,706.60
Park
Construction
5
%
41,211.50
MOVED
by Hoover seconded by
Moberg carried to award the
bid to the low bidder,
Matt
Bullock Construction,
in the amount of $30,706.60.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, August 6, 1973
Metro Sewer Board Actions:
The Village Manager reviewed the E.P.A. guideline and increases in SAC
charges.
Robbinsdale Area & B.N.R.R.:
The Village Manager reported on a meeting with Robbinsdale and Mr. Keiffer
of Skyline Builders.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Moberg carried to approve cooperation with the
owner in fencing of Golden Valley Road entrance to Skyline property and post-
ing the area for "No Traspassing", and transfer of $500.00 from Contingency
Fund to Police Budget for alleviating the nuisance on the property.
Resolutions re: CSAH 46156 - Signals on Winnetka Avenue North:
Member Ulstad introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
Appropriation of Municipal State -Aid
Funds to C.S.A.H. No. 156
S.A.F. No. 128-353-04
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Member Moberg, and upon vote being taken thereon the following members voted
in favor thereof: Bix, Hoover, Moberg, Rigga, 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 Moberg introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
Appropriation of Municipal State -Aid
Funds to C.S.A.H. No. 156
S.A.F. No. 128-395-02
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 favor
thereof: Bix, Hoover, Moberg, Riggs, and Ulstad; and the following voted again-
st 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_�a_.
Personnel Items:
The Village Manager presented a request for the revocation of the resolution
granting a six months leave of absence for Public Safety Director, David Gorski.
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Moberg carried to revoke the resolution granting
six months leave of absence for David Gorski. Public Safety Director.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, August 6, 1973
The Village Manager informed the Council that Dennis Feller has been hired
as Assistant Accountant and Bette Hall, the new secretary in the Engineer-
ing Department.
Request for Public Hearing - Easement Vacation, Olsen Manor Plat:
The Village Engineer requested a public hearing on August 20, 1973, for
an Easement Vacation in the Olsen Manor Plat.
MOVED by Bix seconded by Hoover carried to call a public hearing on August
20, 1973, for an Easement Vacation in the Olsen Manor Plat.
Resolution Rescinding 70 -SI -1:
Member Ulstad introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
RESCINDING PRIOR RESOLUTIONS ORDERING
CONSTRUCTION, APPROVING PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING MANNER OF
CONSTRUCTION - 70 -SI -1
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Member Moberg, and upon vote being taken thereon the following members
voted in favor thereof: Bix, Hoover, Moberg, Riggs, and Ulstad; and the
following voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was decl-
ared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attest-
ed by the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page_Z��.
Request - Public Hearing - 73 -SI -20 (8-20-73):
Member Moberg introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
73 -SI -20
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Member Bix, and upon vote being taken thereon the following members voted
in favor thereof: Bix, Hoover, Moberg, Riggs, 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.
Resolution Authorizing Acquisition, Leasing & BondinR of Jewelmont Project:
Member Bix introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION AND
LEASING OF A PROJECT UNDER THE MINNESOTA MUNICIPAL INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT ACT AND THE SALE AND ISSUANCE OF INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS TO FINANCE THE PROJECT, SECURED
BY A PLEDGE AND ASSIGNMENT OF THE REVENUES THEREOF AND A
MORTGAGE OF THE PROJECT TO A TRUSTEE, AND DESIGNATING THE
VILLAGE REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE PROJECT
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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: Bix, Hoover, and Ulstad; and the following abstain-
ed Moberg and Riggs, 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__
Zoning Change Notices:
The Village Attorney reported on the change in the section on zoning, that
the distance has been changed from 200 feet to 350 feet, respecting those
to whom notice must be given. The Statute does require that a copy of the
notice and an attestation as to whom it was sent shall be made a part of
the proceedings.
Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes - July 10, 1973:
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Hoover carried to receive and file the minutes
of the Board of Zoning Appeals for July 10, 1973.
Park & Recreation Commission Minutes - July 16, 1973:
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Moberg carried to receive and file the minutes
of the Park & Recreation Commission for July 16, 1973.
Planning Commission Minutes - July 23, 1973:
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Hoover carried to receive and file the minutes
of the Planning Commission for July 23, 1973.
Amended Zoning Description for V.F.W..
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Hoover carried to receive the amended description
of the zoning area for the Veterans of Foreign gars.
Bills & Claims:
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Hoover carried to approve the bills as submitted
on the prelist.
Lilac Float & Committee:
All present agreed to add the above item to the agenda.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Moberg carried that the Mayor send a letter of
commendation to the Lilac Committee and Float Committee.
MOVED by Bix seconded by Hoover carried to adjourn the meeting at 1:00 A. M.
Mayor
Attest: 77
Village Clerk