05-20-74 City Council Minutes1
REGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
May 20, 1974
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 May 20, 1974, at 7:30 o'clock
P. M.
The following members were present: Anderson, Bix, Hoover, Moberg, and
Riggs; 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;
Director of Park & Recreation, John Brenna.
Proclamation - League of Women Voters - 25th Anniversary:
Mayor Riggs read the 25th Anniversary Proclamation declaring May 30th as
"Golden Valley League of Women Voters' Day" and recognizing 25 years of
service to the Golden,Valley dommunity.
Minutes of May 6, 1974:
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Hoover carried to amend the May 6, 1974,
minutes and clarify the Street Vacation of Manor Drive and Street Vaca-
tion of Busch Street by continuing the public hearings to the meeting of
June 17, 1974.
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Anderson carried to add to League of Women
Voters budget consensus and hold public sessions on budget and place the
matter on the June 3, 1974, agenda for discussion.
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Anderson carried to approve the minutes of
May 6, 1974 as corrected.
Public Hearing - Plat, Trevilla of Golden Valley:
The Village Engineer reviewed the proposed preliminary plat for Trevilla
of Golden Valley.
Mr. Paul Pink, Architect for Trevilla, presented plans for a proposed
retirement building addition to Trevilla of Golden Valley.
Mr. Harlan Darr, 541 Kelly Drive, opposed to making Kelly Drive a dead-
end street, leave the street as is.
Mr. Myron Anderson, 530 Kelly Drive, opposed to additional traffic on
Kelly Drive.
Mr. Wendell Remillard, 520 Kelly Drive, also opposed to traffic on Kelly
Drive.
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Mr. Wm. J. McKenzie, 550 Kelly Drive, opposed to additional traffic on
Kelly Drive from the townhouses.
Mooved by Hoover seconded by Anderson carried to continue the public hear-
ing on the preliminary plat to June 3, 1974, and request a traffic count
from the townhouses to be presented at the June 3rd meeting.
Public Hearing - .Zoning, Trevilla of Golden Valley to Institutional:
Mr. Ron Edstrom, Planning Commission, presented the recommendation of the
Planning Commission to approve the zoning of Trevilla of Golden Valley to
Institutional zone, subject to Board of Zoning Appeals approving a waiver
for building height and a traffic study.
Mr. Paul Pink, Architect, presented a chart showing the present zonings in
the area and the proposed rezoning.
Mr. Harold Lutz, 7547 Country Club Drive, asked who is proposing the zoning
of his property although he had no objection to the zoning.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Moberg carried to give a first reading to an
ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
(Institutional Zoning District)
Trevilla of Golden Valley
Skyline Builders, Inc.
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Hoover carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its first reading.
Public Hearing - Zoning, Lot 48, Aud. Sub. Div.#322, RSL 4935, Residential:
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Hoover carried to give a first reading to an
ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
(Residential Zoning District)
Auditor's Subdivision No. 322
RLS No. 935
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Hoover carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its first reading.
Mt. Roland Stinski, Skyline Builders, was present and council requested a
response to the village communication regarding property in the Rice Lake
area owned by Skyline Builders, Inc.
Public Hearing - Zoning, Commercial District, R. C. Ernst:
Mr. R. C. Ernst presented the request for zoning the property to Commercial
zone.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
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MOVED by Bix seconded by Anderson carried to give a first reading to an
ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
(Commercial Zoning District)
R. C. Ernst
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Anderson carried to approve the ordinance
herein quoted by title on its first reading.
Public Hearing - Public Improvements, 74 -SI -8z 74 -LF -1, 74-WM-3:
The Village Clerk presented an affidavit showing publication in the offic-
ial newspaper of the Notice of Public Hearing on certain proposed Public
Improvements 74 -SI -8 described in the resolution of this Council relating
thereto, adopted on May 6, 1974. Said affidavit was then examined, approv-
ed 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 present-
ed objections except the following:
Mr. Leonard Erickson, 1001 Toledo Avenue North, objects to cost of the im-
provement because his lot fronts on two streets and he doesn't need the
road improved.
Mr. Jules H. Herstein, 5301 Thotland Road, has a corner lot and objected
to cost of curb and gutter and paving on the long side of his lot.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Member Moberg introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
74 -SI -8
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Anderson, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members
voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Bix, Hoover, Moberg, and Riggs; and the
following voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was de-
clared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor, and his signature
attested by the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page_-
Member Hoover introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION
74 -SI -8
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Anderson, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members
voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Bix, Hoover, Moberg, and Riggs; and the
following voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was de-
clared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor, and his signature
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attested by the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page
Public bearing - Public Improvement, 74 -LF -1:
The Village Clerk presented an affidavit showing publication in the official
newspaper of the Notice of Public Hearing on certain proposed Public Improve-
ments (74 -LF -1) described in the resolution of this Council relating thereto,
adopted on May 6, 1974. 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 objected.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Anderson introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
74 -LF -1
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: Anderson, Bix, Hoover, Moberg, and Riggs; 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 pagea_ 75
Member Moberg introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION
74 -LF -1
The motion for the adoption of foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Hoover, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members
voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Bix, Hoover, Moberg, and Riggs; and the
following voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was de-
clared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor, and his signature at -
t ested by the village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page__.
The Village Clerk presented an affidavit showing publication in the official
newspaper of the Notice of Public Hearing on certain proposed Public Improve-
ments (74-1WIM-3) described in the resolution of this Council relating thereto,
adopted on May 6, 1974. Said affidavit was then examined, approved and order-
ed 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 objected.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
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Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 20, 1974
Member Hoover introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
74-WM-3
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Anderson, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following mem-
bers voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Bix, Hoover, Moberg, and Riggs;
and the following voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution
was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor, and his signa-
ture attested by the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page�.%'�_.
Member Hoover introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION
74-WM-3
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: Anderson, Bix, Hoover, Moberg, and Riggs; and the
following voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was
declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor, and his s'gnature
attested by the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page_.
Informal Public Hearing - Trail Construction, Golden Valley Road From Noble
Avenue to Glenwood Parkway:
John Brenna, Director of Park & Recreation Department, presented the proposed
plan for an 8 foot wide limestone chip trail on the south side of Golden
Valley Road from Noble Avenue to Glenwood Parkway.
Mr. R. B. Grossman, 1940 Major Drive North, asked if the proposed trail would
be on the right-of-way, if the raod is to be widened the trail will be torn
up in the next year or two. Asked if there will be a white line down the
center of the trail to separate walkers and bikers.
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Hoover carried to approve construction of the
limestone chip trail on Golden Valley Road from Noble Avenue to Glenwood
Parkway and advertise for bids.
Proposed Change of Bus Route X619:
Mr. Wayne Savel, 5330 Golden Valley Road, stated the neighbors were in
favor of the extension of bus route 6619.
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Anderson carried to call a Public Hearing on
June 17, 1974, on the proposed extension of bus route 6619.
Re: Carl Sandburg Jr. High School Parking Lot:
Mr. James Harnstrom, 6830 Sandburg Lane, presented a petition from the resi-
dents on Sandburg Lane, and Medicine Lake Road regarding the noise from hobby
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airplanes, motorcycles, and automobiles "drag" racing in the Carl Sand -
burg, Jr. High School parking lot.
Council discussed various means of dealing with the problem, it was sug-
gested that the School Board be contacted and Council Member Mary Anderson
will represent the Village Council and take the matter to the School Board
of District No. 281.
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Bix carried to request the Public Safety
Director to meet with the neighbors and document the complaints and report
back to Council at the meeting of June 17, 1974.
Open Space Committee Concerns - Katharine Hakala:
Katharine Hakala presented a report from the Open Space Committee regarding
"Summary of Concerns Expressed in Relation to Joining the Parks & Recreation
Commission".
Syrile Ellison, 6466 Westchester Circle, asked that the group be continued
and established as a permanent committee under the Park & Recreation Commis-
sion.
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Bix carried that the Open Space Committee meet
with the Park & Recreation Commission to establish structure and procedure
functions in reporting to Council containing the Park & Recreation Commission
requests. Member Hoover voted "NO".
Request for Waiver of Platting Ordinance - 2540-2550 Dresden Lane:
The request is for Waiver of the Platting Ordinance for the following property:
2540 Dresden Lane:
The South 90 feet of Outlot 1, Cumberland Hills 3rd Addition,
Hennepin County, Minnesota.
2550 Dresden Lane:
The North 90 feet of Outlot 1, Cumberland Hills 3rd Addition,
Hennepin County, Minnesota.
MOVED by Bix seconded by Hoover carried to approve the Waiver of Platting
Ordinance for the above referenced property, subject to 10' walkway ease-
ment, and Planning Commission requirements. (see minutes of May 13, 1974).
Re: Maren Lane Street Improvement:
All present agreed to add the above item to the agenda.
Mr. Edward Jordan appeared to request a curb cut to accommodate four parking
spaces and loading dock on Maren Lane and the south end of his building adja-
cent to Winnetka Avenue North.
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MOVED by Moberg seconded by Anderson carried to approve a curb cut for four
parking spaces and a loading dock on Maren Lane and Winnetka Avenue North.
Ordinance re: Revising Plat Dedication Requirements:
MOVED by Bix seconded by Hoover carried to give a first reading to an
ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
(Plats)
MOVED by Anderson to remove from the ordinance the provision for debt::getire-
ment. There being no second the motion failed.
MOVED by Bix seconded by Hoover carried to delete the word shall where it
appears and approve the ordinance herein quoted by title on its first read-
ing.
Request Waiver of Public Hearing - 74-WM-4 (G.V. Thompson Plat):
Member Moberg introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION WAIVING THE PUBLIC HEARING
PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES 429.031, SUBD. 3
AND ORDERING CONSTRUCTION
OF CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
74-WM-4
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: Anderson, Bix, Hoover, Moberg, and Riggs; 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,-)
Communication re: Bike Trails - R6becca Orman:
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Moberg carried to receive and file the letter
from Rebecca Orman and the Mayor send a letter in reply.
John Sampson Resignation - Planning Commission:
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Anderson carried to receive and file the letter
of resignation from John Sampson and send a letter of appreciation.
Dayton & Herman Bill:
The Village Manager presented a bill from Dayton & Herman, Attorneys, retain-
ed for I-394, for an additional $711.75.
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Anderson carried to approve payment of the $711.75
and transfer $1,000.00 from the contingency Fund to Special Cases in the legal
department budget. Bix voted "NO".
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License List:
MOVED by Bix seconded by Anderson carried to approve the license list as
follows:
No.
Licensee
Type
Fee Penalty
3041
Jolly Troll, Inc.
Vend NP
$ 2.50
3042
Product Design
& Eng. Inc.
Vend NP
10.00
3043
John Blanchard
Company
Cigarettes
36.00 $ 7.50
3044
B & J Vending
(McLaughlin G & K)
Vend NP
5.00
3045
Mpls Clinic of
Psy. & Neurology
Food Est.
25.00
DANCE PERMIT
Cataract Masonic Lodge DeMolay May 18, 1974 $ .50
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Moberg carried to approve the renewal of "Off -Sale"
Liquor Licenses as follows:
1. Michael Crakes, dba Michael's Restaurant
604 Lilac Drive North
2. Glenn Corporation dba The White House
4900 Olson Memorial Highway
3. New Boulevard, Inc.
5530 Wayzata Boulevard
4. Log Cabin Service, Inc.
3940 Olson Memorial Highway
5. Schuller's Tavern, Inc.
7345 Country Club Drive
6. Ralph Green & Sam Lavine dba Golden Hills Liquor Store
5400 Wayzata Boulevard
7. Helen A. Gracyasz dba F & H Liquor Store
9025 Golden Valley Road
8. John E. Blanchard Company, Inc.
7730 Olson Memorial Highway
9. Robert L. Halsegh dba Westview Liquors
2500 Mendelssohn Avenue North
10. Byerly Beverages, Inc.
5723 Duluth Street
11. LeRoy A. Funk dba Rosy's Liquors
8665 Wayzata Boulevard
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12. Queens Plaza Liquors, Inc.
7751 Medicine Lake Road
13. Liquor Wholesale, Inc., dba Liquor Wholesale
7984 Olson Memorial Highway
14. W & Z Enterprizes, Inc.
615 Winnetka Avenue North
Award of Bids - 73-WM-6, 74-WM-1 & 74 -SS -1:
The Village clerk presented an affidavit of publication in the official news-
paper. Sealed Bids were received and the Director of Administrative Services,
Village Engineer and Village Clerk met at the Civic Center at 7800 Golden
Valley Road at 11:00 A.M., on May 16, 1974, and publicly opened and read the
bids as follows:
NAME CONTRACT
Frank F. Jedlicki $ 34,643.00
McGrand/Frovarp 37,693.81
B & B Excavating 40,157.50
White Construction Company 41,394.20
Kamar, Inc. 41,544.00
Q.R.S. 44,017.15
Northdale Construction 45,203.75
Orvedahl Construction Company 47,191.75
Hennen Construction Company 47,286.10
Axel Newman Plumbing & Heating 47,904.95
MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to award the bid to the low bidder
Frank F. Jedlicki, in the amount of $34,643.00.
Department of Employment Services - Youth Employment Program:
The Village Manager presented an agreement from the Minnesota Department
of Employment Services for 14 youths in a Youth Employment Program.
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Bix carried to authorize the Village Manager
to sign the agreement with Minnesota Department of Employment Service for
the Youth Employment Program.
Request for Public Hearing_- Public Improvements• (6-17-74):
Member Bix introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
74 -SI -9
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 20, 1974
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: Anderson, Bix, Hoover, Moberg, and Riggs; and the
following voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was de-
clared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor, and his signature at-
tested by the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page `I .
Request for Public Hearin&_ Public Improvements RSL -55; (6-17-74):
Member Anderson introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
RSL -55
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Bix, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted
in favor thereof: Anderson, Bix, Hoover, Moberg, and Riggs; 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_n
Request for Public Hearing - Easement Vacation - King's Valley; (6-3-74):
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Anderson carried to call a public hearing for
Easement Vacation for King's Valley on June 3, 1974.
Civil Service Commission Minutes - April 15_,_.1974:
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Anderson carried to receive and file the Civil
Service Commission minutes for April 15, 1974.
Environmental Commission Minutes - May 6, 1974:
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Hoover carried to receive and file the Environ-
mental Commission minutes for May 6, 1974.
Human Rights Commission Minutes - May 9, 1974:
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Anderson carried to receive and file the Human
Rights Commission minutes for May 9, 1974.
Planning Commission Minutes - May 13, 1974:
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Hoover carried to receive and file the Planning
Commission minutes for May 13, 1974.
Request for Public Hearing - PUD #13 Gen. Plans, Cheyenne Land Company:
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Anderson carried to call a public hearing on PUD#13
for general plans, Cheyenne Land Company, on June 3, 1974.
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Appointment - Human Rights Commission:
MOVED by Bix seconded by Hoover carried to appoint Eldon Haggerty to the
Human Rights Commission for a three year term.
Winnetka Avenue Schematic - Resolution to Hennepin County:
The Village Engineer presented proposed Winnetka Avenue improvements for
traffic and recommended Hennepin County proposed plan No. 2.
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Hoover carried to sent the Village Engineer's
recommendations with a resolution to Hennepin County Highway Department
requesting plans for Winnetka Avenue improvement with a proposed schematic
lay -out.
The Village Engineer, Council Members Hoover and Moberg will meet with the
Winnetka Avenue merchants and property owners before the June 3, 1974,
council meeting.
Request for Public Hearing - Vacation of 5th Avenue North (6-17-74):
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Riggs carried to call a public hearing for
Vacation of 5th Avenue North on June 17, 1974.
Request for Public Hearing - Vacation Miller Street, (6-17-74):
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Riggs carried to call a public hearing for
Vacation of Miller Street on June 17, 1974.
Bills & Claims:
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Riggs carried to approve the bills as submitted
on the prelist.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Moberg carried to send a letter of congratula-
tions to Tom Morgan on his new position.
MOVED by Bix seconded by Hoover carried to adjourn the meeting at 1:15 A.M.
May r
Attest:
Village Clerk