07-21-53 Council Minuteslia
REGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
July 21, 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 21st day of July, 1953 at 7:30 P. M.
The following members were present: Foss, Reiss and Stark;
and the following were absent: Rahn and Stasel.
14OVED by Reiss, seconded by Foss carried that the reading
of the minutes of the meeting of July 7th, 1953 be dispensed
with and that said minutes 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.)
Acting MZayor Stark assumed direction of the meeting in the
absence of Mayor A-. G. Stasel.
Deferment of action: Acting Mayor Stark advised those
persons present that the following public hearings could
not be held inasmuch as two members of the Council were
not able to attend this meeting, said matters being:
Item No. 1. Public hearing on re -zoning.
Item No. 2. Public hearing on Turner's Crossroad,
etc. Drainage.
Item No. 3. Public hearing Jersey Avenue North.
MOVED by Reiss seconded by Foss carried to order said items
re -published in the Official Village newspaper, to come on
for hearing at the meeting of August 4, 1953.
MOVED by Reiss seconded by Foss carried that notice of
advertisement for bids for the construction of Faribault
and Quebec Avenue be inserted in the Official Village
newspaper and in the Construction Bulletin, said bids
to be opened and considered at the meeting of August 4th,
1953; the bituminous mat to be constructed either in 1953
or 1954 in the discretion of the Village Engineer, and if
constructed in 1954, costs, if higher than in 1953, to be
negotiated by the Village and the contractor for the 1954
street improvement program.
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Acting Mayor Stark instructed the Administrative Assistant
to obtain figures showing the approximate cost per front
foot in all areas of the Village of Golden Valley which
would be served by a sanitary sewer facility if constructed
by the Village of Golden Valley.
E. George Minder, Jr., Village Engineer, presented pre-
liminary data to the Council showing the areas south of
Bassett's Creek and east of Trunk Highway #100 which could
be served by the proposed Crystal sewer facility.
MOVED by Foss seconded by Reiss to ratify the action of the
Village Engineer in obtaining the data referred to and to
instruct the Engineer to continue his studies as to what
areas and number of residents could be serviced by a sani-
tary sewer facility such as that proposed by the services
to be provided by the sanitary sewer project of the Village
of Crystal, at a cost of approximately $200.00.
Sanitary Sewers: The Administrative Assistant read a
letter from the Village of Crystal dated July 15th, 1953
concerning the construction of a proposed sanitary sewer
facility through the Village of Golden Valley, construction
to be by the Village of Crystal. The Village Attorney
stated that on page 1, subparagraph (a) the word "peak"
was used instead of the word "average"; and that on page 2
of said letter, subparagraph (c), the writers of the letter
did not use the words "flowage basis"; and that on page 4
he did not understand that the discussions between the
Village of Crystal and the Village of Golden Valley were
for a "joint sanitary sewer project". The Village attorney
further stated that said letter was an offer in writing of
the 20-80% cost-sharing formula, which the Village Council
had rejected prior to this meeting. During a discussion of
the letter it was pointed out that said letter was not a
guarantee that the price of the sanitary sewer facility
proposed by Crystal would not cost the Village of Golden
Valley more than 439,000.00 if Golden Valley used said
facility.
Acting Mayor Stark permitted Mr. Howard Miller of Noble
Grove Addition to present data which showed that the
probable cost of operating a lift station to be in the
neighborhood of $13,000.00 per annum. The "improvement
associations" in the areas needing sanitary sewers agreed
through their representatives to make a study in their own
areas regarding those persons who wanted sanitary sewer
facilities in the immediate future, and how they would pay
for same.
Acting Mayor Stark instructed the Administrative Assistant
to obtain figures showing the approximate cost per front
foot in all areas of the Village of Golden Valley which
would be served by a sanitary sewer facility if constructed
by the Village of Golden Valley.
E. George Minder, Jr., Village Engineer, presented pre-
liminary data to the Council showing the areas south of
Bassett's Creek and east of Trunk Highway #100 which could
be served by the proposed Crystal sewer facility.
MOVED by Foss seconded by Reiss to ratify the action of the
Village Engineer in obtaining the data referred to and to
instruct the Engineer to continue his studies as to what
areas and number of residents could be serviced by a sani-
tary sewer facility such as that proposed by the services
to be provided by the sanitary sewer project of the Village
of Crystal, at a cost of approximately $200.00.
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Further discussion on the matter of sanitary sewers was
deferred until August 4, 1953 inasmuch as the full Council
was not present.
Re: Moser gravel pit: The Administrative Assistant advised
the Council that said gravel pit was located on the east
side of Douglas Drive North and between Golden Valley Road
and St. Croix Avenue. The Village attorney stated that
under existing State laws, the operation of gravel pits
cannot be proscribed, and discussed the past actions of the
Village of Golden Val -ley in relation to gravel pits. He
further stated that the operation of the gravel pit under
discussion was not, in his opinion, a public nuisance but
that it might be a private nuisance, and if so, that the
affected property owners could enjoin operation of the pit.
Re: Request for permit for a "Gospel Tent": The Admini-
strative assistant read a letter dated July 16, 1953 from
Rev. Russell H. Olson, campaign secretary for the Fremont
Tabernacle, said letter requesting permission to erect a
gospel tent for the purpose of conducting union tent
revival meetings at 4300 Olson Memorial Highway.
MOVED by Reiss seconded by Foss carried that a permit to
operate a "Gospel tent" at 4300 Olson Memorial Highway
between the dates of July 31st and August 23rd, 1953, be
granted subject to the conditions of said letter and subject
to the approval of the Village Plumbing Inspector of the
sanitary facilities which will be installed for the use of
persons attending the meetings, and further conditioned upon
the payment of a $25.00 license fee. Rev. Camford, repre-
sentative of Rev. Olson, agreed to the stipulations set
forth above and to the payment of the license fee.
Waiver of building requirements: The Administrative
Assistant read from the Planning Commission Minutes of
July 16, 1953 and advised the Council of the action of the
Planning Commission with regard to the matters which follow:
Item No. 1. MOVED by Foss seconded by
Reiss carried to approve the request of
Mr. Donald Fisher that the Village waive the
side lot requirements of the following des-
cribed lot: the west 600.32 feet of Lots 15
and 16, Yale Garden Homes, per plans and
specifications on file in the Office of the
Building Inspector.
Item No. 2. MOVED by Reiss seconded by
Foss carried to approve the request of Mr.
Donald Morehead that the Village waive side
lots requirements for the construction of a
two -car garage located at 2940 Cherokee Place, per
plans and specifications on file in the Office of
the Building inspector.
Item No. 3. MOVED by Reiss seconded by Foss
carried to approve the request of Mr. R. J. Muscatell
that the Village waive side lot requirements for the
construction of a garage at 3310 Kyle Avenue North,
per plans and specifications on file in the Office
of the Building Inspector.
Plat Anderson's First Addition: Carl J. Anderson et al
presented said plat for final approval by the Village
Council.
MOVED by Reiss seconded by Foss carried to accept the
plat of Anderson's First Addition subject to the approval
of the Village Engineer, and the filing of a bond
guaranteeing the completion of all roads in said addition,
the Village Engineer to stipulate the amount of bond
required.
Thotland Addition: Mr. Gene Thotland et al presented for
preliminary approval a plat of said addition, and stating
that a residence now lying upon the right-of-way of
Thotland Road would be removed upon the death of its aged
occupant.
MOVED by Reiss seconded by Foss carried to grant preliminary
approval to Thotland Addition Plat provided:
1. The home existing upon the right-of-way of
Thotland Road be removed under the condition
stated above.
2. That J. J. Oys dedicate a parcel of land
lying upon Angelo Drive as appearing
upon the preliminary plat in the possession
of the Administrative Assistant.
3. That the grade of Thotland Road be lowered
subject to the approval of the Village
Engineer, at a point where said grade is
higher than good engineering practice approved.
Licenses: MOVED by Reiss seconded by Foss carried to
approve the following licenses per applications on file:
No. of License To whom issued Type of License
692 American Sales Service Pin Ball Machine
Company, "The Point"
691 George A. Homberger- Sell Cigarettes
Re: Franchise, Minneapolis Gas Company:
The Village
Attorney
advised the
Council that the
existing franchise
with the Minneapolis
Gas Company contained
no automatic
renewal clause. The
Council decided to
let the present
franchise expire and
not to enter into
any negotiations
with the Minneapolis
Gas Company for a
new franchise
until a later date.
Report, Mpls. No. & So. R. R.: The Administrative Assistant
advised the Council that he had not received a written
report from the Railroad Company but that he had had a
conference with Mr. Davenport of said Company who advised
him that the Company was still negotiating with potential
lessees or purchasers and that the Company expected to be
able to make a very satisfactory progress report to the
Council in the near future.
Plumbing Ordinance: Deferred until the meeting of August 4th,
1953.
Re: Rental of Police Car: The Administrative Assistant
was instructed to investigate the rental leases of the
various companies and report upon the matter to the Council
at the earliest possible time.
Curb and Gutter near 41'7 Turnpike Road: Member Reiss stated
that he investigated the installation of concrete curb and
gutter on 417 Turnpike Road and recommended that said curb
and gutter be installed and that a catch basin be constructed
to take the surface water into the adjacent pond.
MOVED by Reiss seconded by Foss carried that the Village
Engineer be instructed to cause the Contractor for the
1953 street improvement to install concrete curb and
gutter and a catch basin in the vicinity of 417 Turnpike
Road if, in the Engineer's discretion, such concrete
curb and gutter is necessary, and that the cost of
the installation be taken out of the proper street
improvement fund.
Re: Hiring a full-time street employee: Member Reiss
recommended that the council consider the hiring of a
full-time employee for the Road Department, inasmuch
as lair. Joe Silitz has now reached retirement age and
will be unable to work more than a minimum amount of
time for the Village. P,ZOVED by Reiss seconded by Foss
carried that the Administrative Assistant be authorized ,
to employ an additional full-time man on the Road Depart-
ment of the Village of Golden Valley, at a starting
salary not to exceed $297.00 per month.
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The Administrative Assistant was instructed to advise the
Planning Commission that the Council wants the Commission
to study all Commercial and Industrial areas in the Village
of Golden Valley regarding set -back requirements, parti-
cularly those areas bounded by Highway #55 and Sixth
Avenue North lying in the Central & Western part of the
Village.
Bills - MOVED by Reiss seconded by Foss carried to approve
the following bills in the total amount of $11,487.16.
6034
A. McGinnis
6035
Everett Frandsen
6036
Alois J. Stein
6037
Arno Denzin
6038
Marvin Schuller
6039
Alden M. Lidster
6040
Jack Fisher
6041
Marjorie Fahy
6042
Marie Ehr
6043
Royce W. Owens
6044
Evelyn Denzin
6045
Lillian Gee
6046
Beatson & Kelly
6047
Loren Henness
6048
Thomas Seewell
6050
Joseph Silitz
6051
Frank 0. Nygren
6052
Minder Johnson
6053
Lawrence Larsen
6054
Minder Engineering
6056
First National Bank
6057
N. W. National Bank
6058
Lyle Sign Co.
6059 Mpls. Vocational High School
6060 Ed Ryan Sheriff of Hennepin County
6061 Hardware Mutuals
6062 Hoff Rubber Stamp Co.
6063 J. A. Curtis
6064 Arno Denzin
6065 Dictaphone Corp.
6066 Bob Knowles Co.
6067 Post Publishing Company
6068 Black Top Service Co.
6069 Shell Oil Company
6070 Wm. H. Ziegler Co.
6071 American Electric Company
MOVED by Foss seconded by Reiss
adjourn.
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