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03-17-53 Council Minutes11 REGULAR MEETING of the VILLAGE COUNCIL March 17, 1953 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Village Council of the Village of Golden Valley, Hennepin County, Minnesota, was held at the Village Hall in said Village on the 17th day of March, 1953, at 7:30 P.M. The following members were present: Foss, Rahn, Reiss, and Stasel and the following member arrived shortly after the meeting had begun: Stark. Moved by Rahn seconded by Reiss carried that the reading of the minutes of the last meeting be dispensed with and that they stand approved as submitted to each member of the Council prior to this meeting unless some member of the audience wishes them read.(The minutes were not read) Rural Nursing Service: Mr. O.B. Erickson, Chairman of the Board^of the Rural Hennepin County Nur sing District, appear- ed before the Council to explain the services and costs of said organization. Moved by Stark seconded by Reiss carried that the Council approve a contract with the Nursing District for the remainder of 1952 and for the years 1953 and 195+ based upon a per capita cost of $ .37 per capita, total yearly cost 2,053.870 and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign a contract with the Nursing District, The Village Attorney was instructed to study the contract submitted by the District and to present it to the Mayor and Clerk for signature if he approves it as to form. Sanitary Sewers: The Mayor announced that this meeting was in the nature of a public hearing, and that azy person so desiring would be permitted to ask questions of the Council and/or representatives of the G.M. Orr Engineering Company. Member Stark then reviewed the joint meeting with the Crystal Council held on March 9, 1953, m d sumed up by stating that if the joint interceptor is constructed the two Councils disagreed as to the proportionate share each Village should contribute toward initial construction costs. The Mayor instructed the Administrative Assistant to read aloud the letter dated March lb, 1953, from the G.M. Orr Engineering Company to Pfeifer and Schulz, eng1neers for the Village of Crystal. The letter was ordered placed on file. Discussion from the floor followed. Mr. G.T.. Crr stated that his company would divide the village into sewer districts at no additional cost to the Village. Moved by Reiss seconded by Stark that the Village Council establish sewer lu districts based upon the recommendations of the engineers and that after said districts have been established each district be permitted to vote upon whether or not interceptor sewers shall be constructed within said district. Mr. Lyle Larsen presented a writing dated March 16, 1953, signed by approximately seventy persons objecting to ". . .the construction of a sewer system as proposed in the area in which we reside and own property." The writing was ordered placed on file. Re -zoning of Certain Areasio Commercial: The Mayor =ed Tor the second rea ing of an or finance re -zoning certain areas from Open Development to Commercial. After the reading the Mayor asked if there were any persons who wished to be heard upon the matter. Upon information that there were the Mayor stated that the first area to be considered would be that touching Meadowbrook Acres. A writing objecting to said re -zoning to said area was presented,and various persons spoke in opposition to re -zoning the area commercial. The Council next considered that area lying south of Wayzata Boulevard. A writing objecting to the proposed re -zoning of said area was presented and various persons spoke in opposition to re -zoning the area commercial. Moved by Stark seconded by Foss carried that the entire matter of re -zoning be referred back to the Planning Commission with instructions to advertise a public hearing on the above matters in the official village newspaper. The Mayor instructed that all matter dealing with the re -zoning be referred to the Planning Commission for study. Golden_Valle Inn, Inc. The Mayor announced that this meFEing was in the ` nature of a public hearing on the proposed transfer of stock of Golden Valley Inn, Inc. from Mr. Chacos to Mr. Manua, and asked Mr. Rahe, Chair- man of the license committee, to present his findings and recommendations. Mr. Rahn, reported that his investigation of Mr. Mann showed that said proposed stockholder enjoys a good reputation as a business man, that he participates in civic and charitable affairs, and that replies to letters of inquiry divulged nothing derogatory concerning Mr. Mannts reputation and character. Mr. Rahn recommended the stock transfer subject to the following conditions: 1. That the Point be closed for business on Sundays. A survey of all other hard liquor establish- ments now operating in the Village shows that the Point is the only one open for business on Sundays, and therefore observance of this condition would not work a competitive hardship onthe Point. 2. That there shall not be associated with the Point, in management or otherwise, any known police character of any person convicted of a crime and that no such person be permitted in or around that premises as a patron or otherwise. 3. That if the proposed stock transfer takes place Mr. Michael Mann, within a reasonable time divest himself of all interest in any other liquor or beer establishment and that he take an active part in the management and operation of the business of the Point. Mr. Rahn recommended that if the above conditions are approved by the Council, and the Point does not comply with them, the licenses of the Point not be renewed, and thAt, in any event, present approval of the transfer of stock does not prejudice the right of the Council to take any action deemed necessary prior to termination of present licenses, and Mr. Mann et al should be so advised. The full report of Mr. Rahn was ordered placed on file. After discussion with Mr. Halprin, attorney for Mr. Dantis, moved by Stark seconded by Reiss carried that the Council approve the transfer of stock in Gold en Valley Inn, Inc. from Mr. Chacos to Mr. Mann without the imposition of the conditions set forth in Mr. Rahn's report. Mr. Rahn did not vote on the above motion. Report of Attorney: The Village Attorney reported the he had comp eted his work with the Planning Commission on that group's recommended revision of the building and zoning ordinance, and would present his report to the Council at the meeting of April 212 1953• Turner's Cross Road Drai_na�e_ 'ro ect: The Administrative Assis •an read a leEter mated Marcti 17, 1953 from Mrs. Anna Etzler which was ordered placed on file. Said letter requested the Council to employe the Minder Engineering Company to complete work already begun by the company. The Village Attorney pointed out that the Council can order the engineering work done but may habe to pay the engineering fees out of general funds if the project is not carried through to completion. Moved by Stark seconded by Rahn carried that the Minder Engineering Company prepare preliminary plans and cost estimates for a drainage project to include that property lying east of Turnert s Cross Road and that property north of Wayzata Boulevard at a cost not to exceed 250.00, said plans and estimates to include estimated costs to benefited propertycwners. Mr. George Minder was present and agreed to the above agreement. Request for Building Permit, Youngberg Heating Compan Moved by Reiss seconded by Foss carried to grant the building permit requested by the Youngberg Heating Company to construct a plumbing and sheet metal shop on the west side of Winnetka Avenue near the intersection of said Avenue and Sixth Avenue North per plans and specifications on file in the office of the Village Clerk. Re: Mpls, Northfield & Southern Railroad: Moved by Reiss seconded by Foss carried that the Councs1 accept a formal report from Mr. Davenport, Industrial Agent, on April 7, 1953 regarding the progress of said company in obtaining suitable industrial tenants for that commercial property owned by the company. Acceptance of Jersey Avenue_ North: The Village Attorney stated thatt deeds`had been presented for that portion of Jersey Avenue North lying between Glenwood Avenue and Sixth Avenue North which, if the Council approved the deeds would make said portion of Jersey Avenue a street which meets Village requirements as to right of way. The attorney further stated that he had checked the deeds and found them to be in order. Moved by Reiss seconded by Stark carried that the Village accept the deeds and that said portion of Jersey Avenue henceforth be considered a dedicated village street. The attorney was instructed to file the deeds. Billboards: The Mayor instructed that the matter of a new boar ordinance be place on the Agenda for the April 7, 1953, meeting. Application for Billboard permit: Moved by Foss seconded by Stark carried that Mr. A.F.R. Svensson, of Valley Associates, Inc., be granted a temporary permit for one year to construct and maintain a billboard per plans and specifications on file in the office of the Village Clerk subject to payment of the proper fee. The Council discussed the need for a cooperative billboard serving those businesses located near the intersection of Sixth Avenue North, and Winnetka avenue North, the need arising as a result of the opening of the new route of Highway No. 55. It was agreed that such a billboard would receive consideration from the Council. Proposal for Audit Services: The Village Clerk presented an re—a-T a�proposal for Audit Services from Arthur Anderson Company. It was decided to put the proposal of said company on the agenda for consideration after the 1952 report of present auditors has been presented. Insurance, Workman's Compensation: Moved by Stark seconded y Reiss carried to renew workmants Compensation and Employerts Liability Insurance with the Hardware Mutual Insurance Company for a period of one year beginning on March 17, 1953 and ending on March 17, 1954, Policy No. 304231, at an estimated annual premium of $ 698.8.. Overtime Pay for Employees: The Administrative Assistant was instructed to prepare data sheets showing when the hours of overtime presently credited to employees was accumulated, together with the costs of paying employees for said overtime. It was agreed that the policy of compensatory time'off in lieu of payment be discontinued and that when overtime work is credited to employees there be definite breakoff periods established at which times employees would be paid time and a half for accumulated overtime. Applicant for Engineering Assistant: It was agreed o interview Mr. Leslie M. McKay on March 21, 1953 for said position. Police and Justice Re orts: Member Reiss presented his analysis of—police an ustice reports for the month of February. The Administrative Assistant was instructed to advise Chief McGinnis that police reports should contain full details on police activities, and that said reports should be more carefully assembled in the future. The Chief's report showed that the patrol car was in service 136 hours which was assumed to be a typographical error. Purchase of Petroleum Products: The Council decided to a vertise or bids or the purchase of petroleum products. The Administrative Ass.' was instructed to prepare specifications and bid forms at the earliest practicable time. Police Revolvers: The Administrative Assistant reported upon question t at several side arms issued to police officers and constables were unserviceable due to wear and tear and obsolesence. The Administrative Assistant was instructed to obtain a statement from the gunsmith who inspected the weapons regarding the condition of the weapons together with the costs of replacing same. Bills: Moved by Foss seconded by Rahn carried to approve the bills in the total amount of $ 2,737.54. 5677 Arno Denzin $ 149.90 5678 Alden M. Lidster 132.20 5679 Marvin Schuller 120.o8-\ 5680 Joseph M. Silitz 101.72'A 5681 Royce W. Owens 190.00,\ 5682 Marie Ehr 85.x.0 A 5683 Everett Frandsen 132.78x. 5684 Al McGinnis 142.86N 5665 GlennnM. Rye 134-76 A 5686 Alois J. Stein 142.56 5687 Walter Stover 13.76 A 5688 Minnesota Fire Equipment Co. 17.70 5689 Victor Adding Machine Company 3.80 5690 Albinson, Inc. 48.08 5691 Fred L. Grey Co. 5.00 5692 Lyle K. Larsen 41.13 5693 Ohio Chemical and Surgical Co. 9.05 5694 Corrie's 50.48 5695 Hardware Mutual Casualty Co. 698.84 5696 Ed Ryan, Sheriff of Henn. County 3.00 5697 B.F. Goodrich Company 83.52 5698 John R. Hill 97.50 5699 Minn. F.W.D. Company 110.98 5700 Oak Knoll Pure Oil 8.00 5701 Minn. Sand and Gravel Co. 26.68 5702 Standard Oil Company 92.16 5703 Building Code Publishing Co. 18.65 5704 National Bushing Parts Co. 7.92 5705 Hudson Mqp Company 13.50 5706 Shell Oil Coma ny 41.73 5707 Japs-Olson Company 13.80 TOTAL 2;�.�44 M oved by Rahn seconded by Floss carried that the meeting adjourn. Mayor ATTEST: Clerk^' 1