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REGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL December 16, 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 December 16, 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, Dir-
ector of Park & Recreation, John Brenna.
Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation:
The Village Manager presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Mayor Riggs
from the Association of Suburban Municipalities for service on their board.
Minutes of December 2, 1974:
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Hoover carried to approve the minutes of December
2, 1974, as submitted.
Public Hearing - Rezoning Howard Tyree Property (Residential):
Katharine Hakala, representing the Planning Commission, presented the Plan-
ning Commission recommendation to approve the proposed zoning to residential
for the Howard Tyree property. There were no objectors.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
MOVED by Bix seconded by Hoover carried to give a first reading to an ordin-
ance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
(Residential Zoning District)
Howard Tyree Property
MOVED by Bix seconded by Hoover carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its first reading. Upon roll call vote being taken
thereon, the members were recorded as voting as follows:
Anderson YES
Bix YES
Riggs YES
Hoover YES
Moberg YES
Public Hearing - Street Vacation, Portion of Manor Drive:
The Village Clerk presented the affidavit showing publication in the official
newspaper of the Notice of Public Hearing on proposed street vacation.
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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 street vacation and all persons present to do so were afford-
ed opportunity to express their views thereon.
Mr. Myron Black, 3512 Manor Drive, objected on the same grounds as he has
given on other occasions.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Moberg to deny the proposed street vacation.
Upon vote being taken thereon the motion was defeated, Bix, Hoover and Riggs
voted "NO".
Member Hoover introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Street Vacation - The Northwesterly 10 feet of Manor Drive)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Member Bix, and upon vote being taken thereon the following voted in favor
thereof: Bix* Hoover, and Riggs; and the following voted against the same:
Anderson, Moberg, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and
adopted, signed by the Mayor, and his signature attested by the Village Clerk.
See wesolutions Book page
Public Hearing - Flood Plain Ordinance:
The Village Clerk presented the affidavit showing publication in the official
newspaper of the Notice of Public Hearing on proposed Flood Plain Ordinance.
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 Flood Plain Ordinance and all persons present to do so were afforded
opportunity to express their views thereon.
The Village Manager reviewed the development of the Flood Plain Ordinance and
illustrative map based on a 100 year flood profile by the Bassett Creek Flood
Control Commission.
The Village Attorney reviewed the proposed ordinance based on the Bassett
Creek Flood Control Commission model ordinance.
Mr. J. R. Hamilton, 1435 Louisiana Avenue North, asked why do we need the
ordinance in Golden Valley, How do land owners benefit, can Golden Valley do
anything to your property, How does Golden Valley benefit, would anyone buy
a home in designated Flood Plain, is the proposed ordinance constitutional,
and stated he couldn't afford cost of a Special Permit if he needed one,
opposed to the ordinance.
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Mr. Joe W. Kuns, 1610 Constance Drive East, asked if the ordinance would
eliminate the Corps of Engineers. Storm sewers should be built and look
at ponding areas to reduce the flooding area. There is no need for the
ordinance in this locality.
Katharine Hakala, 7500 Western Avenue, the map is temporary until storage
is developed, the ordinance will help people and suggested several changes
and additions to the proposed ordinance, Council requested that the com-
ments be put in writing for their review before the second reading of the
ordinance.
Mr. Dick Johnson, representing General Mills, stated the ordinance would
effect them quite a bit in future plans for construction. Their property
is zoned Industrial now, will assessment be reduced in the Flood Plain
area.
Peter Rolls, 5770 Westbrook Road, questioned the effect on property values
and assessments, not feasible economically to meet standards if home burned.
Asked if there were any negative effects at all.
Larry L. Horsch, 209 Turner's Crossroad, could the insurance company just
cancel your insurance because of this ordinance.
Dudley C. Ericson, 4240 Legend Lane, the ordinance has standards that are
mixed up, procedure that is elaborate for home owners. Don's need to get
involved in this ordinance. If the creek is made navigable the costs
should be at public expense not abutting property owners. Controls are
needed for commercial property not individual property owners.
Mr. Mike Schmalz, 1440 Louisiana Avenue North, can map be changed.
Mr. J. H. Peleaux, 5222 Minnaqua Drive, concerned over shrinking water shed
area, in favor of the ordinance.
Mr. Dennis Kann, 1016 Rhode Island Avenue North, Council is overlooking
open space concept, we don't need this ordinance.
Mr. R. J. McGowan, 2655 Scott Avenue North, is there any compensation to
property owners for zoning change.
Mr. Glenn M. Eiden, 345 Brunswick Avenue South, we are slowly removing
ponding areas.
Mr. Richard Dempsey, has a fill permit for Louisiana Avenue property, wants
his property not to be in the pink area.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Bix seconded by Hoover carried to give a first reading to an
ordinance entitled:
(AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR FLOOD PLAIN ZONING:
DESIGNATING FLOOD PLAINS IN OR ABOUT BASSETT's
CREEK: REGULATING THE USE AND DEVELOPMENT THERE-
OF: ESTABLISHING FLOOD PLAIN ZONES AND A FLOOD
PLAIN MANAGEMENT PROGRAM WITHIN THE CITY OF
GOLDEN VALLEY)
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, December 16, 1974
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Bix to approve the ordinance herein quoted by
title on its first reading and request an updated map before the second
reading, request the Village Attorney to research certification of non-
conforming existing uses, and receive the recommendations from Mrs. Hakala.
Upon roll call vote the members were recorded as voting as follows:
ANDERSON YES HOOVER YES
BIX YES MOBERG YES
RIGGS YES
MOVED by Bix seconded by Anderson carried to request an extension of time
from the State of 90 days to finalize ordinance and contact the Bassett
Creek Flood Control Commission and request an up to date map specially
including the areas East of Pennsylvania North of Laurel right-of-way
South of Western -Glenwood line and West of Dakota Avenue South.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Anderson carried to request comments on the pro-
posed ordinance by the end of January with the second reading of the ordin-
ance on the agenda of February 17, 1975.
Jaycees re: Christmas Tree Pick-up:
Mr. Jim Fair, President of Golden Valley Jaycees, requested Council approval
for the annual Christmas tree pick-up. Mr. Chuck Human of the Jaycees dis-
cussed where the trees will be placed. The pick-up is scheduled for January
5, 1975 with the burning January 1o, 1975 with the burning January 10, 1975,
weather permitting.
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Anderson carried to approve the Jaycees annual
Christmas Tree pick-up and burn them South of T.H. #55 and West of Winnetka
Avenue in the gravel pit area.
Ornamental Street Lighting Policy - NSP Representative:
Mr. E. D. Kretchemer, Administrator of Major Accounts, Community Affairs,
from Northern States Power Company reviewed various types of ornamental
street lights and showed a mercury vapor lamp and a high pressure sodium
lamp to Council. A custom residential underground system could cost from
$200.00 to $300.00 per home. Council took no action.
Briarwood Trail Change: Noxious Weeds:
Mr. Ray Peterson, representing the Park & Recreation Commission, and John
Brenna, Director of Parks & Recreation, presented a proposed trail change
in the Briarwood area.
MOVED by Bix seconded by Hoover carried to approve the Briarwood Trail change
as recommended by the Park & Recreation Commission.
Mr. Ray Peterson reported that the Park & Recreation Commission concurrs in
the proposed change of regulations to reduce the number of Noxious weeds to
nine.
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MOVED by Hoover seconded by Anderson carried to support the change in
State Law on Noxious weeds.
License List:
MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to approve the license list as
follows:
No.
Licensee
Type
Fee
3168
Gray's Texaco Service
Cigarettes
$12.00
3169
Grotta's Union 76
"
12.00
3170
Lee's Catering Co.
12.00
3171
Don's Spur Service, Inc.
"
12.00
3172
Don's Spur Service, Inc.
Filling Station
20.00
3173
Don's Spur Service, Inc.
Food Est.
25.00
3174
Parker Hennifin Corporation
Cigarettes
12.00
3175
I.B.M. Club of MPLS.
"
12.00
3176
Nortronics, Inc. (Griswold Co.)
it12.00
3177
W T C N (Griswold Coffee Co.)
"
12.00
3178
Queens Plaza Liquors, Inc.
12.00
3179
Glen's Union "76"
"
12.00
3180
Heilicher Brothers
12.00
3181
Liberty Carton
12.00
3182
Heinrich Envelope Company
12.00
3183
Michael's
12.00
3184
Liquor Warehouse, Inc.
12.00
3185
Brunswick Carriage House Lanes
to
12.00
3186
The Pillsbury Company
"
12.00
3187
Minnesota Toro
it
12.00
3188
Cramer's Food Mart
it
12.00
3189
Panco of Golden Valley
to
12.00
3190
Buhlar Miag, Inc.
12.00
3191
International Paper Company
12.00
3192
Byerly Foods
12.00
3193
Perkin's Cake & Steak House
"
12.00
3194
Dick's Standard 600 Boone Avenue
12.00
3195
Theodore Wirth Chalet
12.00
3196
Tarco, Inc. (Modern Services)
Garbage
26.00
Award of Bid - Snow Plows:
The Village Clerk presented an affidavit of publication in the official
newspaper. Sealed bids were received and the Village Manager, Village
Engineer, and Village Clerk met at the Civic Center at 7800 Golden Valley
Road at 11:00 A.M., on December 16, 1974, and publicly opened and read
the bids as follows:
BIDDER
Garwood Twin Cities
Hall Equipment Inc.
Itasca Equipment Company
McQueen Equipment Inc.
Trans -Iowa Equipment Inc.
BID BOND
5%
5%
5%
No Bid
$385.00 Cashier's Check
TOTAL BID
$8,210.25
13,432.00
6,932.50
7,281.00
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MOVED by Anderson seconded by Bix carried to award the bid to Itasca Equip-
ment Company the low bidder in the amount of $6,932.50.
Award of Bid - Limestone Trail:
The Village Clerk presented an affidavit of Publication in the official
newspaper. Sealed bids were received and the Village Manager, Village
Engineer, and Village Clerk met at the Civic Center at 7800 Golden Valley
Road at 11:00 A.M. on December 16, 1974, and publicly opened and read the
bids as follows:
BIDDER
Allied Blacktop Company
Bituminous Construction Co. Inc.
Bituminous Roadway, Inc.
Metro Engineering Inc.
BID BOND TOTAL BID
5% $39,.321.00
5% 19,125.00
5% 22,288.40
5% 27,922.50
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Moberg carried to refer the bids and informa-
tion to the Park & Recreation Commission for recommendation on the proposed
Limestone Trails.
Quotation - Golf Course Fertilizer:
The Village Manager presented quotations from Turf Supply Company for Special
Golf Course Fertilizer as follows:
3 T. 24-4-12 50% IBDU Nitrogen @ $684/Ton $2,052.00
1 T. 24-0-16 82% IBDU Nitrogen @ $692/Ton 1,038.00
$3,090.00
Less 6% Quantity Discount 185.00
$2,904.60
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Anderson carried to approve the purchase from
Turf Supply Company as requested in the amount of $2,904.60.
Budget Transfers:
The Village Manager requested the following budget transfers:
(1) $1,115 from Contingent to Council. The primary items
involved were a tape recorder, outside clerical work on
I-394 and Bicentennial, and $500 overrun on legal notices.
(2) $14,100 from General Insurance to General Retirement.
Primarily, this is a matter of law changes and additional
people covered by law.
(3) $11,000 from Contingent to Municipal Court Legal. Council
has discussed this matter.
(4) $1700 from Contingent to Elections. It is major election
year and more people were involved at the polls due to law
changes.
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(5) $400 from Civic Buildings to Village Property Assessments.
(6) $7200 from Police to Fire. This is a result of fire call pay.
The first eleven months of 1974 resulted in 413 alarms versus
335 for the same period last year.
(7) $1500 from Contingent to General Engineering; City share of
joint Byerly Traffic Study.
(8) $1200 from Street Maintenance to Street Lights. Added more
lights than estimated in budget.
(9) $100 from Street Maintenance to Bituminous Overlay Program.
(10) $1775 from Street Maintenance to Storm Sewer; mainly extra expense
with the creek during rains and flooding.
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Hoover carried to approve the requested budget
transfers.
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Moberg carried to close the old Park Construc-
tion Fund and authorize transfer of the balance of approximately $3,5000
to the General Fund.
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Hoover carried to approve the following charges
to the 1974 budget and transfer and reappropriate the funds to the 1975 buget:
(1) Land Purchase Contingency - $119,200
(2) I-394 Litigation - 10,000
(3) Police Recording Device - 3,500
(Capital Outlay)
Request Waiver of Public Hearing - Glenwood Ave. Street Lights (RSL -61):
The Village Clerk presented a petition and waiver of right to public hearing
by all the owners affected on certain proposed public improvements RSL -61.
Member Bix 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 RSL -61
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 _306
Request Waiver of Platting Ordinance - 2731-2801 Major Avenue North:
The Village Engineer presented the request for waiver of the Platting Ordi-
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ance with Planning Commission approval. The request is for the Waiver
of the Platting Ordinance of the following property:
2801 Major Avenue North:
The E. 125 feet of Lots 4 and 5 Block 4 Golden Valley Gardens,
Hennepin County, Minn., except the E. 125 feet of the S. 7.3
feet of Lot 5, Block 4, Golden Valley Gardens.
2731 Major Avenue North:
The E. 125 feet of the S. 713 feet of Lot 5, the E. 125 feet of
Lot 6 & the East 125'feet of the N. 2 feet of Lot 7, all in Block
4 of Golden Valley Gardens, Hennepin County, Minn.
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Hoover carried to approve the Waiver of Platting
Ordinance for the above referenced property.
Request Waiver of Public Hearing - 75-WM-1:
Member Anderson introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION WAIVING THE PUBLIC HEARING
PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES 4291031, SUBD. 3
AND ORDERING CONSTRUCTION
OF CERTAIN PROPOSED PU B LIC IMPROVEMENTS
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 391
Member Hoover introduced the following resolution and MOVED ITS adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION
75-WM-1
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 his signature attested by
the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page 3�?__
Request for Public Hearing - Street Lights, RSL -63:
Member Hoover introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
RSL -63
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Anderson, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members
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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.
Open Space Committee Minutes - November 20, 1974:
MOVED by Bix seconded by ,Hoover carried to receive and file the Open Space
Committee minutes for November 20, 1974.
Appointment of Alternate Member - Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission:
MOVED by Anderson seconded by Hoover carried to appoint Dean Chenoweth as
Alternate to the Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission.
Building Board of Review Minutes - December 3. 1974:
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Bix carried to receive and file the Building
Board of Review minutes for December 3, 1974.
Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes - December 10, 1974:
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Moberg carried to receive and file the Board of
Zoning Appeals minutes for December 10, 1974.
Disclosure of Interest:
Council member Mary Anderson stated that the Golden Valley office of Edina
Realty will be handling the property known as Valle D'Or and will submit a
letter to be filed to that effect. Mrs. Anderson's husband works for Edina
Realty.
Village Attorney re: Ewald Parking Lot:
The Village Attorney report on meetings with representatives of Ewald's
regarding their parking lot in Golden Valley and requested direction from
the Council.
Bills and Claims:
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Riggs carried to approve the bills as submitted
on the prelist.
NOTICE OF Claim -Susan Huberty:
MOVED by Bix seconded by Hoover carried to receive and file the Notice of
Claim from Susan Huberty.
MOVED by Moberg seconded by
Hoover carried to
adjourn the meeting at 12:30
A.M., to December 31, 1974,
at 1:00 P.M., for
signing final bills for the year.
/J
ayor
Attest:
Village Clerk