10-21-74 City Council MeetingREGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
October 21, 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 October 21, 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; Vill-
age Assessor, Jim Ingemunson.
Minutes of October 7, 1974:
On page 194, under cost estimates on Highway 100, add Briarwood access.
On page 190, RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING, add (Boone & Miller)
after 75 -SI -1.
On page 191, add "MOVED by Moberg seconded by Anderson to deny the building
permit. The motion failed," to Wilson request.
MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to approve the minutes of October 21,
1974, as corrected.
Public Hearing - Street Vacation -Portion of Ensign Avenue; Hwv. #55 to Gold-
en Valley Road:
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
Mr. Clarence Sheedy, owner of the property to the east of Ensign, was present
and requested that the street remain public and not be vacated.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Hoover introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Street Vacation - Portion of Ensign Avenue)
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: Anderson, Hoover, Moberg, and Riggs; 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 9( / _.
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Public Hearing - Street Lights RSL -58 (Natchez Avenue South):
The Village Clerk presented an affidavit showing publication in the offic-
ial newspaper of the Notice of Public Hearing on certain proposed Public
Improvements - RSL -58 described in the resolution of this Council relating
thereto, adopted on September 3, 1974. 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 afford-
ed opportunity to express their views thereon. No persons presented object-
ions except the following:
Mrs. 0. J. Baggenstoss, 4615 Roanoke Road, objected to poles and wires being
strung up, could the present light poles be used. Asked for underground
wiring for lights.
Gordon Volkenant, 4610 Roanoke Road, suggested having lights, but there are
72 lights on 52 parcels in the area. Should install burglar alarms. Peti-
tioners didn't know the wiring would be overhead, would like to get another
petition against the proposed lights.
Mrs. Lawrence Carlson, 131 Burntside Drive, circulated the petition, there
are lights, but neighbors don't turn them on, has 74% signers.
Mr. Jim Miller, 4625 Roanoke Road, in favor of mid -block lighting rather
than intersections, would reduce crime. Asked why the plans were for inter-
section lights.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Anderson introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
RSL -58
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 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 3� 2
ADDeal from BZA - Mericon Corporation (Trach Property):
Mr. LeRoy
Anderson, Chairman of the Board
of Zoning Appeals,
presented the
Board of
Zoning Appeals recommendation to
deny the requested
waivers.
Mr. Dave
Trach, owner of Lot 45, Auditor's
Subdivision #360,
reviewed the
history of
the property, which he has owned
since 1959. Mr.
Trach asked if
there is
a possibility that Rhode Island
might be cut through.
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Mr. Robert Noyes, of Mericon Corporation, stated they needed the waiver of
green area for additional parking spaces. They have the maximum of parking
and land scaping for the area, and will use quite a bit of brick exterior
finish.
Mr. Ken Osby, Crown Auto Service, stated they did only minor repairs and
kept a neat, clean place.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
The Village Manager recommended the matter be deferred and referred to the
Planning Commission for recommendation.
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Hoover carried to deny the appeal from the
Board of Zoning Appeals.
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Moberg carried to refer the question of whether
the extension of Rhode Island is a part of the comprehensive plan to the
Planning Commission for recommendation. Riggs voted "No".
License - Muscular Distrophy Carnival:
The residents on Lee Avenue North requested a license for a Muscular Distrophy
Carnival on the cul-de-sac of Lee Avenue in the 2200 block.
MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to approve the license and exempt
the fee for the Muscular Distrophy Carnival.
MOVED by Bix seconded by Anderson carried to approve blocking the street in
the 2200 block on Lee Avenue North for a Muscular Distrophy Carnival.
Golden Valley Safety Council re: Stop Suns:
Mr. George Murad, Chairman of Golden Valley Safety Council, presented the
Safety Council's recommendation for a 3 -way stop sign at the "T" intersection
of Wisconsin Avenue and Wesley Drive and on Valders Avenue at Wesley Drive
and on Orkla Drive and Zealand Avenue where they intersect with Wesley Drive.
A 4 -way stop sign on Duluth Street at Sumter Avenue and Quebec Avenue. The
blocking off of Plymouth put additional traffic on Olympia Avenue. The stop
signs on Olympia has moved traffic to Duluth Street. Estimated between 50
and 55 thousand people in Golden Valley during the day.
Mr. Allan G. Greenberg, 7105 Duluth Street, noticed a problem since traffic
on Olympia is slowed down, increased speed and traffic, semi -trucks on
Duluth Street.
Mr. Bernard H. Spitalnick, 7125 Duluth Street, there is increased traffic
and trucks on Duluth Street.
Mrs. Richard Check, 2315 Decatur Avenue North, concerned over speed and
number of traffic for safety of children.
Mr. Richard Check, 2315 Decatur Avenue North, concerned over speed and
childrens safety.
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Mrs. Barnes, 1601 Hampshire Lane, speed is a problem.
A resident on the corner of Pennsylvania & Duluth Street, stated that was
a school bus stop, thereis a lot of traffic on Duluth, cars going 60 miles
per hour, should have squads out with radar. High noise pollution, should
close Hampshire Street off.
Mrs. Janet Duebner, 2420 Cavell Avenue, there are stop signs all over,
which will cause more pollution with more stops.
Mr. Roger H. Fleming, 1820 Quebec Avenue North, the west bound traffic can't
get up the hill in the winter now, with more stop signs it will be worse.
Mr. Gordon Noseworthy, 7600 Duluth Street, has witnessed several accidents, at
his corner, speed a problem.
Mrs. Sally Fritze, 1850 Hampshire Lane, traffic is too fast to make the corn-
ers in the area.
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Bix to approve 4 way stop signs on Duluth Street
at Sumter and at Quebec Avenues. The motion lost.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Anderson carried to replace the proposed stop signs
at Sumter and Quebec Avenues with signs at Rhode Island and Duluth Street.
Moberg voted "No".
Mr. Dean Maynard, 8320 Wesley Drive, speaking for three neighbors, requested
stop signs for Wesley Drive to establish the right-of-way and control traffic
on Wesley Drive. Do not encourage the use of Wesley Drive as an arterial
Street.
MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to approve the recommendations for
stop signs on Wesley Drive made by the Safety Council.
Women's Club re: Recycling Station:
Mrs. Janet Duebner, Chairman of the Golden Valley Women's Club reviewed the
history of the recycling station. The present location has no heat, light,
has poor drainage and no trash removal.
Mrs. Marie Temple of the Women's Club, stated they were collecting around
4o barrels of glass per week.
Mr. Wallace Klovstad, Chairman of the Environmental Committee, spoke in favor
of supplying funds to improve the recycling station.
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Anderson carried to authorize improvement of the
recycling station in the amount of $436.00 and transfer that amount from
Contingency Fund to the Engineering Fund.
Human Rights Commission - Detached Worker Program:
Mr. Ronald Haskvitz, Chairman of the Human Rights Commission, reviewed the
Detached Worker Program and requested additional funding for the program
for 1975.
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MOVED by Anderson seconded by Hoover carried to authorize the Detached
Worker Program for 1975.
Human Rights Commission - Affirmative Action Program:
Mr. Ronald Haskvitz, Chairman of the Human Rights Commission, presented the
recommendation of the commission to adopt an affirmative action program and
responded to the recommendations of the manager as made to the council.
Mr. Harry Karasov, Chairman of the Employment Committee of the Human Rights
Commission, stated there could be preference for Golden Valley youth for
seasonal and temporary employment.
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Moberg carried to adopt the affirmative Action
Program as presented with the responses from the Human Rights Commission
and include an Affirmative Action Committee as recommended.
MOVED by Bix seconded by Hoover to exclude from the Affirmative Action Pro-
gram the hiring of casual or temporary employees. The motion failed.
Roger K. Ulstad re: Golden Valley Lilac Festival:
Mr. Roger K. Ulstad, representing the Golden Valley Lilac Festival Commit-
tee, reviewed the history of the Lilac Festival and Lilac Ball. There is a
need of leadership and to notify residents of the need for assistance to
help with the festival. The estimated average cost of the festival is $6,000.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Bix carried that the Council is in favor of con-
tinuing the festival and encouraging the public, and all civic groups to
assist in any way possible.
33rd Avenue North Property - Earl Wilson:
The Village Manager obtained an appraisal of the Earl Wilson property at
33rd Avenue North, as directed by the council at the October 7th meeting.
MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to authorize the Village Manager
to negotiate with Mr. Wilson on the appraisal of his property.
NSP - Notice of Rate Filing:
MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to receive and file the NSP notice
of proposed rate filing.
Minneapolis Auto Club - Golden Valley Pedestrian Safetv Award:
The Mayor accepted the Golden Valley Pedestrian Safety Award from the Minn-
eapolis Auto Club.
MOVED by Bix seconded by Anderson carried to receive and display the Golden
Valley Pedestrian Safety Award and send a letter of thanks to the Minneapolis
Auto Club.
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Resignation - Ralph W. Crews, Golden Valley Representative - BCFCC:
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Hoover carried to receive and file the resigna-
tion of Ralph W. Crews as the Representative for Golden Valley on the Bassett
Creek Flood Control Commission and send a letter of appreciation.
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Moberg carried to appoint Edward Silberman as
the Representative for Golden Valley on the Bassett Creek Flood Control Com-
mission.
Appointment to Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission:
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Moberg carried to appoint Edward Silberman as
the Golden Valley Representative to the Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission.
License List:
MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to approve the license list as follows:
No. Licensee Type Fee Pen.
3117 Leo's Service 7901 G.V. Road Pump $10.00 2.50
3118 Leo's Service Vend NP 10.00 2.50
3119 Trevilla of Golden Valley Vend NP 7.50
3120 Dennis McGuire (GV Radio Cab) Taxi -Cab 11.00
3121 Golden Valley Jaycees Itinerant Food Exempt
Award of Bids - 73-WM-7; 69 -SS -1):
The Village Clerk presented an affidavit of publication in the official news-
paper. Sealed bids were received and the Village Engineer, Director of Fin-
ances and Village Clerk met at the Civic Center at 7800 Golden Valley Road at
11:00 A.M., on October 17, 1974, and publicly opened and read the bids as follows:
BIDDER BID BOND CONTRACT AMOUNT
Hennen Construction 5% $ 27,420.00
M. G. Asterford Company 5% 28,330.00
White Construction 5% 28,360.00
Nodland Construction 5% 29,840.00
Cris Construction 5% 30,348.00
BIDDER BID BOND CONTRACT AMOUNT
Minn -Kota Excavating 5% $ 32,370.00
Axel Newman 5% 32,865.00
Orvedahl Construction 5% 35,960.00
G. L. Contracting 5% 37,215.00
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Hoover carried to approve the low bid of Hennen
Construction, in the amount of $27,420.00.
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BIDDER
BID BOND
Page 6:
CONTRACT AMOUNT
Minn -Kota Excavating
5%
$ 40,722.00
G. L. Contracting
5%
44,410.00
Frank Jedlicki
5%
44,450.00
Nodland Construction
5%
47,200.00
Orvedahl Construction
5%
49,030.00
Barbarossa and Son
5%
50,120.00
Northern Construction
5%
57,078.00
C. S. McCrossan
5%
64,900.00
M. G. Astelford
5%
88,450.00
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Bix carried to approve the low bid of Minn -
Kota, in the amount of $40,722.00.
September Budget Report:
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Hoover carried to receive and file the Sept-
ember Budget Report.
Re: Rhode Island & 23rd Avenue Improvement - 73 -SI -15 & 16:
The Village Manager presented an appraisal by Douglas E. Fruen, for right-
of-way, for 23rd Avenue from Winnetka to Rhode Island.
Award of Bid 73 -SI -15 & 16 (Opened 10-17-74):
The Village Clerk presented an affidavit of publication in the official
newspaper. Sealed bids were received and the Village Engineer, Director
of Finances and Village Clerk met at the Civic Center at 7800 Golden Valley
Road at 11:00 A.M., on October 17, 1974, and publicly opened and read the
bids as follows:
BIDDER
BID BOND
CONTRACT AMOUNT
W & G Rehbein
5%
$202,118.00
C. S. McCrossan
5%
212,779.00
M. G. Asterlford Company
5%
258,572.25
Minn -Kota Excavating
5%
275,492.95
Northdale Construction
--
302,288.00
Park Construction
5%
332,700.75
Carl Bolander
5%
342,690.50
Matt Bulloch
5%
363,966.50
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Anderson carried to award the bid to the low
bidder W & G Rehbein, in the amount of $202,118.00.
Resolution Cancelling 1969 Special Assessment - Brookview:
Member Bix introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
see next page:
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, October 21, 1975
RESOLUTION
(Cancelling 1969 Special Assessment
on Brookview)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Anderson, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following 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 signature attested by the
Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page .3b3
County Request Removal CSAH #17 Designation:
The Village Engineer presented a request from Hennepin County to remove
CSAR #17 designation.
Member Hoover introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Removing a Portion of County State Aid Highway #17 from Designa-
tion as a County State Aid Highway and Removing said Portion from
Jurisdiction of the County of Hennepin and State of Minnesota)
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 signature attested by the
Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page 30
County Road #66 & Byerly's - Traffic Study, Barton Aschman & Assoc.:
MOVED by Bix seconded by Anderson carried to defer the above referenced item
to November 4, 1974.
Hennepin County re: Winnetka Avenue & T. H. #55, Right Turn:
MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to defer the above referenced item
to November 4, 1974, and notify Mr. Trach regarding the item.
Request Waiver of Public Hearing - RSL -59 (Kings Valley):
Member Hoover introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION WAIVING THE PUBLIC HEARING AND
ordering construction of certain proposed
IMPROVEMENTS
(9400 Golden Valley Road)
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 declar-
ed duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and is signature attested by
the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page 'bknLD
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Building Board of Review Minutes - October 1st & 15th, 1974:
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Moberg carried to receive and file the Build-
ing Board of Review Minutes for October 1st & 15th, 1974.
Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes - October 8, 1974:
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Moberg carried to receive and file the Board
of Zoning Appeals minutes for October 8, 1974.
Golden Valley Open Space Committee Minutes - September 18, 1974:
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Moberg carried to receive and file the Golden
Valley Open Space Committee minutes for September 18, 1974.
Environmental Commission Minutes - October 15, 1974:
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Moberg carried to receive and file the Environ-
mental Commission minutes for October 15, 1974.
Participation in Suburban Public Health Nursing Service:
Member Moberg introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION RELATING TO PARTICIPATION IN THE
SUBURBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY NURSING DISTRICT
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 attest-
ed by the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page 310
Bills & Claims:
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Bix carried to approve the bills as submitted
on the prelist.
MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to adjourn the meeting at 12:15 A.M.
Attest:
Village Clerk
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