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05-25-49 City Council Minutes03 May 25, 1949 The Village Council of the Villap-e of Golden Valley met at the Village Hall on 'day 25, 1949, at 7:30 P.M., with the follow- ing members present: President Sta.sel, Trustees Pinch, Putnam, and Stark. Absent: Trustee Reiss. The purpose of the meeting was to complete the business left over from the meeting; of May 17. Motion by Putnam seconded by Stark carried to give a first reading to "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE TO LIC77SE AND REGULATE THE CONSTRT'CTION, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF MOTION PICTURE THEATRES AND INCORPORATING LAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND CONDITIONS GOVERNING CONSTRUCTION, USE ARCD OPERATION OF MOTION PICTURE THEATRES BY REFERENCE." The ordinance was given its first reading and the changes were explained by the Village Attorney. A letter dated May 17, 1949 requesting waiving of the thirty- five foot setback for permission to erect garages fifteen feet from the street line and signed by four property owners on Byrd Avenue N. was read and referred to the Building Inspector for action. Mr. Reiss appeared and took his seat. Motion by Pinch seconded by Putnam carried to grant the fol- lowing licenses subject to inquiry by the Village attorney that soft drinks and cigarettes were sold on this property prior to May 3, 1938. Jack Kennedy it Cigarette license Soft drink license Motion by Stark seconded by Reiss carried to grant the fol- lowing license per application on file. 87 Walter K. Kruger Soft drink license Motion by Pinch seconded by Reiss carried to grant the fol- lowing license per application on file. 88 Gerald B. Lambert Soft drink license Discussion centered onthe soft drink application of Charles Johnson and Edward Howard for the root beer stand adjacent to the theatre. Mr. Howard stated that it was their intent to operate their stand for this summer only and with the understanding that the property owner may undertake construction of a building at that site at any time. Motion by Pinch seconded by Stark carried to grant the following license. 89 Charles Johnson Soft drink license Edward Howard Motion by Pinch seconded by Reiss carried to grant the following licenses per application on file. 90 Kiddieland, Inc. 91 if Soft drink license Cigarette license �!otion by Reiss seconded by Stark carried to give S. first reading of "AN ORDINANCE AV7NDING AN ORDINANCE EN- TITLED "AN ORDINANCE LICENSING AND REGULATING= THE SALES OF INTOXICATING LIQUOR, RrPFALING INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES, AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THERT OF." Motion by Reiss seconded by Pinch carried to give a "i first reading bf "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE USE AND SALE' OF NON -INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR." Motion by Putnam seconded by Pinch carried to give a second reading to "AN ORDINANCE ATTENDING AN ORDINANCE Ord -Bk -2 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANQCE LICENSING AND REGULATING THE SALE U.97 OF INTOXICATING LIQUOR., REPEALING INCONSISTENT ORDINANCRS, AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF." due to the urgency to comply with the regulations of the State. The second reading was given. Motion by Pinch seconded by Putnam carried to approve the second reading and to order its publication. Motion by Pinch seconded by Reiss carried to give a second reading to '"AET ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE Ord. Bk. 2 ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE USE AND SALE OF p•99NON-INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR" due to the urgency to comply with the regulations of the State. The second reading was given. Motion by Pinch seconded by Reiss carried to ap- prove the second reading and to order its -oublica.tion. At the verbal request of SFr. J. G. Bonier, secretary of the Park Board, Terzich explained the request of the Park Board for a budget allotment for the year. At its February 15 meeting, the Council considered a Park Board request for x$1000 for the current year. On further dis- cussion, motion by Reiss was seconded by Pinch and carried to allot $1000 to the Park Board for this year, minus the costs incurred by the Village crews in surfacing; the area.. These charges amounted to 8143. Communication dated May 16 from the Planning Commission was read recommending a building line set -back of thirty- five feet from all streets, avenues or highways in zoned areas which do not have set -back requirements at the present time. The Village Attorney was directed to prepare an ordinance effecting thirty-five foot set -backs as recom- mended by the Planning; Commission. Village Attorney suggested the possibility of establishing a railroad district in addition to the present four. He was directed to prepare an ordinance establishing a railroad district to control the types of structures that could be built within such a district. Communication of May 17 from Einar Lee, Village Assessor, was read in which he requested an apnropriation of $500 to complete assessment work for 1949. Discussion by the Council brought out the fact that this was a year in which personal property was assessed and was not as heavy a work load, as assessing real property. The Village Attorney indicated that the proper procedure to follow was for the Assessor to employ the necessary assistance and to present the verified account forms after the work had been done. Concensus of the Council was that necessary help be employed. and that the bill be presented to the Council for approval. Terzich was authorized to inform the Assessor of this procedure. Communication dated April 30 from the County Supervisor of Assessments was read in which the Village '3oard of Review Meeting was set for Wednesday, July 6, 1949. Communication dated May 18 from the Planning Commission was read in which the Commission recommended payment of n. bill for Yorell and Nichols in the amount of $301.87. Discussion centered on the necessity of employing consulting services for Village requirements. Motion by Stark was seconded by Reiss and carried that in the future all engineering services be contracted for special -projects only. Terzich was authorized to inform the Planning Commission of the above Council action. Discussion centered on the clerical help in the Village Hall. Putnam and Terzich were designated to make a. study of the problem and to work out an effective solution. Pinch explained his discussion with Mrs. Hyer on the pos- sibility of the Village purchasing gravel from the Hyer grovel pit. He stated that it would be possible to obtain the gravel at fifteen cents per square yard or even at a lower figure. No action was taken. Pinch explained to the Council his discussion with Mr. Harvey Rogers of the Minnesota. Department of Health regarding the sanitation and allied problems of the Village. He further suggested that every building; hermit be accompanied by the plumbing plan for the septic tank and cess pool or drain field, and that the drainage system be approved along with the building permit. A requirement would be that the Plumbing Inspector should indicate the proper type of sewage system that would be best suited for the particular locality. Discussion centered on the clearance of the right-of- way at the intersection of 7Winnetka. Avenue and Sixth Avenue North. The Village Attorney was directed to write to the Olson family directing them to clear the right-of- way property. Mr. Pinch opened a discussion on the liquor fees charged in neighboring communities. It was pointed out that St. Louis Park and Hopkins had on -sale license fees of $2000 as compared with the Dresent $1500 fee in the Village of Golden Valley. Motion by Reiss was seconded by Pinch and carried directing the Village Attorney to draft an amendment to the liquor ordinance changing the on -sale license fee to $2000. Discussion centered on the necessity of obtaining; equipment to be used for loading gravel and other varied purposes by the Village. After further discussion, motion by Pinch was seconded by Stark and carried to advertise for a wheel loader equipment and for bids to be opened at the June 21 meeting. Motion by Pinch was seconded by Stark and carried to give a first reading to"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED"AN ORDINANCE TO LICENSE AND R7GULATrTHE CON- STRUCTION, ERECTION, ALTERATION, REFACING, RT -LOCATION, RECONSTRUCTION, YAINTENANCF, AND USE' OF BILLBOARDS IN THE VILLAGE OF GOLDEN VALLEY, MINNE-SOTA" BY ESTABLISHING A NET SCHEDULE' OF LICENSE FEES." The ordinance was given its first reading. Motion by Putnam seconded by Pinch and carried to grant approval to the Minneapolis Gas Company for main extensions per their 'Yap No. 57, Drawing No. 156, on file. Communication from Mr. L. P. Zimmerman, County Highway Engineer, was read in which he indicated the probable transfers of certain Village streets to the County and of certain County streets to the Village. One of these xiro- posals was the probable acceptance by the County of Turners Crossroad from 17a;yzata Boulevard to Glenwood. Avenue. Putnam was authorized to write to qtr. Zimmerman expressing the Council's desire that the County also take over that section of Turners Crossroad from Glenwood Avenue north to the rail- road tracks in addition to the section mentioned in the letter. Communication from Lester D. Lee was read in which he indicated that he had assumed ownership of the engineering firm of Estabrook & Hitchcock and that there was an out- standing bill to the Village in the amount of $62.37. Dis- cussion by the Council centered on the previous charges made and the settlement which was reached with tsta.brook & Hitchcock i which was intended to cover all outstanding charges at that time. Putnam was authorized to inform Mr. Lee that the previous settlement completed payments by the Village for the work per- formed by the Estabrook & Hitchcock firm. lotion by Stark to adjourn the meeting to June 7 was seconded by Reiss and carried. Attest: President Village�er` k