07-01-47 City Council Minutes57
July 1, 1947
The Council of the Village of Golden Valley met at
the Village Hall at 8:00 P.M. on Jly 1, with the following
present: President Swenson; Trustees Frandsen, Pinch,
Putnam and Reiss.
On motion by Reiss seconded by Pinch it was voted to
approve the minutes of June 17 as read by the Clerk. Minutes
of the Council meeting as a Board of Tax Review on June 23
were approved as read, on motion by Frandsen seconded by
Pinch. Minutes of the adjourned meeting of the Council
held on June 23 were approved as read.
Treasurer's report dated June 17 was read,showing a
balance in all funds of U11,816.22 and a copy was placed
on file with the Clerk.
After discussion of bills presented, motion by xeiss
s.condea oy Pinen to approve the following for payment was
carried:
x-977
Patrick J. Loaney
107.60
978
Paul LeB run
80.75
979
Everett Frandsen
84.90
980
Geo. A. Homberger
88.80
981
Chas. V. Lindrud
92.80
(Above orders issued for payment)
982
Enterprise Publishing Corp.
31.00
983
J. A. Curtis Printing Co.
10.30
984
Northern States Power Co.
16.15
985
Thompson Lumber Company
11.10
986
Golden Valley Garage, Carl Quist
14.47
987
John Peeks
13.00
988
Swan Erickson
126.60
989
Hardware Mutual Casualty Co.
92.99
990
Erma L.Schulz
53.00
991
Stanley McClurg
12.00
992
Pm. H. Ziegler Co.
7.97
993
Geo T. Ryan Co.
300.00
994
Sub. Hennepih:Co. Relief Board
5.00
1148.43
Mr. P. S. McNeal appeared before the Council expressing
his interest in the grade staking of Monroe in Mock 17 of
Pinnetka Addition. It was brought out through discussion
that when the road would be cut through to the Creek a
turnabout area 100 feet in diameter would be required and
he was informed by Mr. Kane of the proper procedure to
follow in getting a petition signed to instigate the work.
Mr. Gordon Greene appeared before the Council stating
that the Valley Theatre Company had been recorded with the
Attorney General's office, that plans were proceeding, and
that in the near future he would present to the Council
detailed plans on the project.
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A communication dated July 1 from Carl Markuson and
Martin Pitrosewich requesting transfer of their licenses for
Valley Inn to Rosemary Triemert, together with applications
from Mrs. Triemert for on -sale non -intoxicating malt liruor,
soft drink, and cigarette licenses was read. The new appli-
cant was informed of the fact that residents had petitioned
the Council in the past to not grant 'licensee to this tavern
and she stated her desire and intent to operate the business
in a satisfactory manner. On motion by Pinch seconded by
Frandsen to ;rant the transfer of licenses per applica-
tions received the following* vote: Frandsen, Pinch,
Putnam, Reiss and Swenson - Yes.
mr. Harry Hamman suggested to the Council that
action 'be taken to properly identify Glenwood Avenue
at its intersection with the Belt Line. it was agread
that the Clerk would contact Mr. Chard of the Highway
Department requesting their installation of proper
signs, and reopening the matter of overhead lights and
safety signals at the Belt Sine intersection with Golden
Valley Road .
Mr. Paul Enghauser requested a meeting with the
Council to reopen discussion of the matter of rezoning
at 6th Avenue North and the Beit Line. It was agreed
to meet for this purpose at 7:00 P.M. on July 15.
Mr. Owens of the office of Hitchcock and tstabrook
presented plans for three road projects on Monroe and
Plymouth, Summit Avenue and Lake Avenue. A communication
from Donal.« Davies protesting the improvement of Monroe
Avenue being handled on the basis of a special assessment
was read. Motion by i-teiss sec nded by Frandsen to accept
the engineers' pians and to instruct the road foreman to
ditch Monroe according to the engineer's plans from its
intersection with Plymouth Avenue to lath Avenue tdorth
was unanimously approved.
Motion by ;Lteiss seconded by Pinch to accept the
engineers' plans and specifications for establishment
of Summit Avenue up to Station it of said plans, recuest-
ing the engineers to solicit bids for gradin,_, and ditchi g
according to said specifications was unanimously approved.
Motion by t{eiss seconded by r'randeen to accept
engineers' plans and specifications for estaoiishment
of Lake Avenue as set forth, and request them to solicit
bids for this work was approved.
Foilowing a discussion of improvement of park
property a motion by Heies seconded by Frandsen to
authorize Park Commissioner Pinch to spend up to x,250.00
onsr grading of lot s in Be imont was approved.
Motion by Pinch seconded by Reiss to approve for
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payment invoice of Erickson and Brudelie for $38.00 for
the purchase of two tires for the police car carried,
following the appearance of officer Homberger who OK'd
the Bill. (#995).
Mr. Kane reported that through his contact with the
County Highway Engineers he learned that the County has
not accepted winnetka Avenue South from 19th to Wayzata
Boulevard, nor is it willing to take over either this or
Yarnall Avenue for lack of funds.
After discussion of the inadequacy of time and per-
formaee records on Village employees, there was a motion
by heiss seconded by Putnam that effective July 16 the
Clerk isnot authorized to issue payroll checks to salaried
village employees except on receipt of reports of time and
activity for the period covered. The motion received
the following vote: Frandsen, Pinch, Putnam, Reiss and
Swenson - Yes. The clerk was instructed to preparesuitable
forms for this purpose.
A communication dated June 24 from Dr. Cummings re-
garding failure to receive payment for services at Westview
School was read. It was agreed that the attorney would
again contact Dr. Cummings for settlement of this matter.
A motion by Putnam seconded by Reiss to accept the
subdivision requirements for new developers as outlined by
the Planning Commission under date of May 1 was unanimously
approved. Continued discussion was given to the matter of
requiring new platters to supply needed gravel, culverts,
grading, etc. for a period of one year following final
acceptance of the developer's plat by the Council. With
further reference to the matter of streets in newly platted
areas it was agreed that the Council would make an inspection
tour of Noble Grove, Glendale Addition, and Golden Oaks
Addition on Sunday July 13. Comm unication dated May 27
from the Minnesota Department of health with reference to
purported overflow of sewage in Glenview Terrace was read.
It was agreed to survey this condition on the same inspection
tour.
A communication dated June 27 from the Golden Valley
commercial Cfub was read, stating their intent to conduct a
Bingo game on Sunday August 10 and on Sunday August 17 at
Schuller's Grove.
Building inspeetor'i; report for June for 26 permits
issued for owner's valuation of k142,275., plumbing per-
mits, _,2, owner's valuation $,9,950., electrical permits
10, owner's valuation x;,1340 were read and paced on file.
Communication. dated June 20 on the subject of Bicycle
laws and survey was read. No action was taken.
Treasurer's report showed the following receipts up
to June 17:
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John F. hnghauser Court Fines 222.25
Mrs. Lucille Radisch On -Sale Liq. Lic.�500.00
Marion Florida On -Sale Liq. Lic.1500.00
3222.25
Orders f964-976 covering bills approved June 1-7
were issued for payment.
On motion the meeting then adjourned.
Attest