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07-06-48 City Council Minutes213, July 6, 1948 A regular meeting of the Village Council of the Village of Golden Valley was held at the Village Hall on July 6 at 7:50 P.M. The following members were present: President Cordner, Trustees Frandsen, Pinch, Putnam and Reiss. Minutes of the special meeting held June 22 were read and on motion by Pinch seconded by Putnam approved. 24inutes of special meeting held June 28 were read and on motion by Pinch.seconded by Putnam approved. Minutes of the Council, meeting as a Board of Tax Review, held June 28 were read and on motion by Pinch seconded by Frandsen approved. The meeting was opened to the receiving of bids for the construction of the fire station. Following their opening Trustee Pinch moved the adoption cf the following resolution, the motion was seconded by Reiss and carried: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID 7!HEREAS, pursuant to advertisement for bids pu-lished in the Robbinsdaie Post on the 24th day of June, 1948, for the general construction of the ne, Village Fire Station, the following bids have been duly received and opened: L. 17. Peterson & Sons, Inc. 14,459.04 Bonander and Company 16,275.00 Harold L. Kal.lestad 17,995-00 Jacobsen & quilt 15,907.65 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village cf Golden Valley that L. ET. Peterson & Sons is hereby deter- mined to be the lowest responsible bidder, and the President and Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with se.id L. W. Peterson & Sons in the name of the Village for said general construction, according to the plans and specific tions therefor which have heretofore been approved by this Council and filed in the office of the Clerk at the price specified in said bid, which contract shall be approved as t.o form by the Village Attorney. BE IT FURTHER RFSOLVFD that the Clerk is hereby authorized and a.irected to return forthwith to all bidders the deposits made s�rith their bids except that the deposits of the success- ful bidder and the next lowest big -.der shall be retained until the contract has been signed. Trustee Reiss moved the adoption of.the following resolution, the motion was seconded by Frandsen, end carried: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID WHEREAS, pursuant to advertisement for bids published in 1 14 04 the Robbinsd.ale Poet on the 27th day of May, 1948, for the mechanical construction of the new Village Fire Station, including wiring and lighting, plumbing, heating, and' pump, the following bids have been duly received and opened: Orem Wei=.ann Plumbing systema complete as er plans and specifications ;;1175.00 Oren Teinmann Pump and Tank installed complete as per plans and specifications :990.00 Bernard A. Shuttleworth 5HP Deming Pump, Tank and Controls "805.00 Plumbing 517.35 Septic Tank & Cesspool 350.00 Heating, Ducts and Fan 725.00 Electrical 679.16 Electrical Fixtures 200.00 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of Golden Valley that B. A. Shuttleworth is hereby determined to be the lowest responsible bidder, and the President and the Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with said R. A. Shuttleworth in the name of the Village for said mechanical construction of the new Village Fire Station, ineludin g wiring and light- ing, plumbing, heating, and pump, according to the plans and specifications therefor which have heretofore been approved by this Council and filed in the office of the Clerk at the price specified in said bid, which contract shall be approved as to form by the Village Attorney. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk is hereby authorized and directedto return forthwith to all bidders the deposits made with their bids e==cept that the deposits of the successful bidder and the next lowest bidder shall be retained until the contract has been signed. The meeting was opened to a hearing in the matter of extension of Bowman Avenue. Mr. Adolph N_iller, owner of the area to the North of that being developed by Mr. Harvey Jones opposed the extension of the road through his property. Following a question of previous dedica- tions Mr. Kane was instructed to ascertain the statue of the existing road. Mr. Jones agreed to solicit the support of adjoining property owners to an additional 10 -foot dedication on each side to establish a 60 -foot roadway and he agreed to provide a sidficient turnaround area for the termination of the road at the North end of his property. Mr. George England, director of Radio Station KEYD explained its operation by the Family Broadcasting System 215 as a commercial enterprise subject to the payment of real estate tax. It was reported that they had been granted their construction permit by the Federal Communications Commission and were completing construction of their offices and studios at 9th °.Hennepin, Minneapolis. Motion by Reiss seconded by Frandsen was carried to give a first reading to an ordinance entitled "AN ORDIT'ANCE AMENDING THE 70NING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF GOLDEN VALLEY BY ADDING TO THE USES PER11ITTED IN THE CO2vR UNITY STORE DISTRICT". The � ordimnce was given its first reading and motion to approve the first reading was carried. Motion by Reiss seconded by Frandsen to give a first reedin- to "ATT ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 70NING ORDINANCE OF THE:,I VILLA. GF OF GOLDEN VALLEY BY RE�,ONIYG CERTAIN ARFAS FRO11 OPEN DEVELOPMENT USE TO C01,r7UNITY STORE USE" wascarried. The ordinance was given its first reading. Motion was carried to approve the first reading of the ordinance. (Family Broadcasting) The next order of business was the further discussion of theatre license applications. The President read a communication darted July 6 from Paul K. Enghauser and Allan F. Svensson stating that they would agree to save the Village harmless from lass incurred in not renewing the existing license proved they were giver; the license. TIB President read an additional letter from these ap=plicants accompanied by certified checks in the amount of y°500©.00 tobe held as a guarantee of construction if granted a license. I1177. John Wright of Valley Theater Corporation, ih response to cues- tioning by the chair, stated that they were ready to construct as soon as the shopping center plans were finalized, that they had adequate financing, and the building would be well under way within six months, but that he was unable to speak for 'Mrs. Held. Attorney Verne- W. KOBE, representing YPrs. Held in the absence of Mr. Van Velkenburg, asked what type of assurance of construction the Council woul' require, and asked that -action be held over to the next meeting. Mr. Kane read an opinion of the Attorney General's Office statim that the sou:-.cil could not consider granting of a license on an application which did not state a definite location, and sucrgesting the manner in which the council act with regard to re -issuing of the license to the current holder. Iv1r. Williams reported that he and Mr. Powers had written option on land, would wish to mend their applica- tion to show a. definite location, and would be in a position to guarantee construction. Motion by Reiss was seconded b�r Frandsen and carried to table the matter until the next regular meeting allowinr� the applicants to furnish evidence of intent to proceed to build and operate a theater. 216 The attorney general's opinion further indicated that by Stv.te Statute it was required that theater licenses be issued on the Tuesday following the annual Village election. Motion by Reiss seconded by Frandsen was carried to give a first reeding to an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING= AN ORDITITPNCF TO LICENSE AND REGULATE THE CONSTRUCTION, M,AI NTEPTANCE F_ OPERATIO'.? OF MOTION PICTURE THEATRES AND INCORPORATING MINNE. LAWS, RULES, RFGUI,ATIO'?c AND CONDITTOYS GOVFR"TITTG CONSTRUCTION, USE AND OPERATION OF 11.OTION PICTURE THEATRES BY REFENENCE." Treasurer'e report dated June 25 was read showing a balance in all funds of '29,960.63 and listed the fol: ow- ing receipts totalling `:`3542.00: Marion Florida On Sale Livor License e1500.00 Marion Florida Off Sale " it 100.00 Clara Schuller On Sale if it 1500.00 Clara Schuller Off Sale if " 100.00 Golden Valley Golf C1ubOn Sale " " 100.00 R obert F. Wynn Fire Protection 90.00 ..w ♦f. 4ry Ann Rippe ►' " 45.00 Jensen Super Valu 3.2 Off Sale License 5.00 Everett Taylor Electrician's License 1.00 Edward R. Seestrom " if 1.00 Glenview Terr .1'7aterDpt .Operating Fund Payment 100.00 3542.00 The following resolution was offered by Trustee Reiss; motion for the adoption was seconded by Frandsen and approved: RESOLUTION VACATING STREET WHEREAS, petition of a majority of the owners of real property fronting on the easterly 10 feet and the westerly 10 feet of Parkview Boulevard from its inter- section with North Valley View Drive to its intersection with 26th Avenue North, has been duly filed with the Village Council, and said Council has met at the time and place specified in a notice for a public hearing duly published and posted, and has heard all interested persons, and it appears in the interest of the public that said portion of said street be vacated, Now Therefore BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of Golden Valley that the easterly 10 feet and the westerly 10 feet of P~rkview Boulevard from its inter- section of North Valley View Drive to its intersection of 26th Avenue North as the same is now dedicated and laid out within the corporate limits of sa_iCl Village be, end the same hereby is, vacated. 21'7 Following further discussion of street re -numbering a motion by Reiss was seconded by Pinch and .sp_�roved to give -a first reading to an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINAYCE AME1MING AN ORDINAP?CE TO PROVIDE FOR THE iUYBERI ?G OF HOUSES AND BUILDIYGS IN THE VILLAGE OF "OLDEN VALLEY". The ordinance was given its first reading, and it was moved, seconded and carried to-.pprove the first reading. Communication of June 29 from the Minneppolis Poard of Perk Comnissioners suggestinv that the Commission P_,ight provide an 8 -foot easement on their property for establish- ment of France Avenue between 4th & 6th Av. N. was read and referred to 'r. Kane for contact with the petitioners for alley improvement in that area. Following the reading of - letter of June 28 from ,�Zrs. Clarence Tolg requesting the Council to reconsider requiring her improvement of 4th Aveneu, motion by Reiss was seconded by Frandsen and approved, reaffirming* the Council's previous request instructing the clerk to inform the platter ofthe information from the Park Board and its effect on Fourth Avenue. Communication of June 24 from the Minnesota Department of Highwe,ys l,�as read, statin that they were conducting testa at 19th & Highway x'100 to determine the necessity for mechanical traffic controls. It was voted to refer eo=unieation of June 25 from the Hennepin County Highway Department or, the subiect of sub- ,,'ivision plats to the Planning Commission. Application of the Northwestern Bell Tel ephone Co. .for installation of one pole per their drawing x"4582 was approved. Letters .of intent to play Bingo v;ere read from the Golden Valley Commercial Club and Chester Bird Post American Legion, Church of the Good Shepherd, and the Golden Valley Social Club together with a letter explain- ing the Club's statue and articles of its absociation were read and filed. Following reports were submitted by the building department; through the month of June: Buildinv 25 permits Val.",238, 500. Plumbing 37 permits " 35,400. Electrice.l (May &June) 39 permits " 11,517. 11otion by Reiss seconded by Pinch to approve for payment the following bills totalling x`4073.64 ,;as carried: 21S 1648 Al 11cGinnis 185.80 1643 Everett Frandsen 99.80 1644 Geo. Homberger 143.!0 1645 Patrick Loaney 110.10 1646 P?ul Lebrun 110.00 1647 John Bakke 78.90 1648 Ralph Hoag 88.00 1649 Construction Bulletin_ 8.20 1650 Ycrell & Nichols, Inc. 234.52 1651 Northern States Power Co. 14.44 1658 Horthwestern Bell Telephone Co. 9.50 1653 Shan Erickson & Son 149.84 1654 Collector of Internal Revenue 308.40 1655 77. F. Lahr Co. 3.50 161E Dickey c Milbert, Inc. 77.13 1657 Armature Rewinding Co. 5.75 1658 Dickey & l.ilbert, Inc. 1659 Minnesota Fire Fqui foment Co. 6.66 16^0 Glenn Johnson Contracting Co. 19.89 1661 Golden Valley Ga;ra.;e, Carl Guist 28.58 1668 Boyer & Gilf illan Lo for Co. 3.44 1663 Geo. T. Ryan Co. 44.63 1664 Century Washed Sand & Gravel Co. 21.00 1665 Humboldt Plumbing Co. 2.40 1666 Otto Wickstrom 13.92 1667 Swan Erickson 106.00 1668 harry Hamman 154.55 1669 Lester L. Fl9ited 136.02 1670 Erma L.Schulz 157.70 1671 Bac'ger ,1leter YfF,. Cc. 1794.00 1672 Construction .Bulletin 18.00" 1673 Suburban Hennepin Co. Relief Pd. 5.00 4^73 v v . 64 Motion b -T Pinch seconded by Reiss to P.djourn vias carried. [� �7'U' LLtA-�, Attest: President Villa, --e Clerk