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06-15-54 City Council Minutesm REGULAR MEETING of the VILLAGE COUNCIL June 15., 1954 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 in the Village Hall in said Village on the 15th day of June, 19542 at 7:30 otclock P.M. The following members were present: Bies, Huebsch, Rahn and Stark, The following arrived shortly after the meeting had began: Member Foss, The Magor called the meeting to order at 7:30 otclock P.M. MOVED by Rahn seconded by Stark carried that the reading of the minutes of the meeting of June 1, 1954,9 be dispensed with and that said minutes be 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.) .Opening of Bids: Panel Trucks and Pump Trucks: The Village Clerk presented an affidavit of publication of notice of intent to purchase one panel truck and one dump truck according to pleas and specifications approved by this Council. Said affidavits were examined, approved, and ordered placed on file. The Mayor announced that this is the time and the place for opening and consideration of sealed bids for the purchase of said trucks, in accordance with the notice of advertise- ment for bids published by the clerk and heretofore presented to this Council. The Clerk presented to the Council four sealed bids submitted in the course of said notice. Said bids were then opened, publicly read, and considered. Said bids were found to be as follows: Part I of Bid -- Panel Truck Name of .Bidder Make of Truck Basic Price Crystal Motors International 00,00 Rettinger Motors Inc. Ford 1622.03 DeShaw Implement Co. 1634.84 Part II of Bid -- Dump Truck Fame of Bidder Make of Truck Basic Price Two Ton Three Ton Crystal Motors International 2425-00 2950,00 Rettinger Motors Inc, Ford 2547.00 3124.97 DeShaw Implement Co, International 21L83-14 3040.69 Dalberg Brothers Inc. Ford 2 50,00 3175.00 M Golden Valley Council Meeting Minutes - June 15, 1954 - page 2 MOVED by Rahn seconded by Bies carried to table the bids for not longer than 30 days. SanitaEy Sewers: A. 'New Hope Resolution: MOVED by Stark seconded by Rahn carrie to adopt a resolution tentatively approving the request of the Village of New Hope, that Golden Valley construct its proposed Sanitary Sewer System with enough capacity to service New Hope. See Resolutions Book page_ L�___. The Village Attorney presented- copies of the North Hennepin Post to the members of the Village Council, and their attention was directed to the publication in the North Hennepin Post of a notice of public hearing on a proposed sewer improvement, to be held June 22, 1954• Mr. Stanley D. Kane, the Village Attorney, explained that in the opinion of Dorsey, Colman, Barker, Scott & Barber, bond attorneys retained by the Village, it was advisable to hold a rehearing on Sewer Improvement No. 1 of the Village, although final action had been taken ordering this improvement and awarding a contract for its construction at the regular Village Council meeting held on June 1, 1954• He stated that said attorneys recommended a rehearing on the improvement for the reason that the present total con- templated cost thereof is in the neighborhood of $750,000* whereas the notice of public hearing on the improvement published on February 18 and 25, 1954, stated the estima- ted cost to be either $350,000 or $405000. Consequently, said attorneys had told him that there was an honest question whether the Village Council was authorized to proceed with making an improvement which would cost a sum of money so greatly in excess of the cost as originally represented to the citizens of the Village.- Mr. Kane said that the proposed public hearing to be held on June 22, 1954, on a sewer improvement was a rehearing on Sewer Improvement No. 1 of the Village, as the same was now proposed to be made, at an estimated cost of $750,000. The Village Clerk said that he had caused this notice to be published at the request of Mr. Kane, and upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, the action of the Village Clerk in publishing said notice was confirmed, ratified and approved, and the terms of the notice were likewise approved. The Mayor and the Clerk reported that -they had not as yet signed the contract for construction of Sewer Improvement No. 1 with Peter Lametti and Lametti & Son, as they had been authorized to do by a resolution adopted at the Village Council meeting held June 1, 1954, and Member Stark thereupon introduced the resolution and moved its adoption. See Resolutions Book page _Zj,. -B. Laterals: The Council decided to defer consideration and signing of contract for the designing of ,Sanitary Sewer laterals until such time as all matters relating to the trunk M-1 Golden Valley Council Meeting Minutes - June 15, 1954 - page 3 sewer interceptor are completed. The Council futher agreed that upon completion the -Administrative Staff should present to the Council all petitions for Sanitary Sewer laterals. C. Re: Amount to be Specially Assessed and Amount: to Be Levied Ad Valorem: The Village AtEorney reviewed the tentat ve resul s of a conference between Member Rahn, Mr. Mayron, Mr. Spencer, and himself on this date regarding the Bond Issue. MOVED by Stark seconded by Bies carried to adopt a resolution entitled "RESOLUTION DIRECTING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BOND SME". See Resolutions Book page _L7_. Mr. Sane advised the Council that the bond attorneys were interested in having the Council determine the amount of money to be specially assessed against benefited property owners in 'Sewer District No. 10 and that an early determina- tion would also facilitate the spreading of the special assessment. Member Rahn then presented his analysis of the cost. to residents of Sanitary :Sewer District No. 1 for construction of the Sanitary Sewer interceptor, relative to the amount to be levied ad valorem, and recommended that the Council levy an ad valorem fa of $190,000. Mr. Clifford Tersei, Mr. Elmer Crowl and others were granted permission by the Mayor to discuss the above matter with the Council. The Mayor assured citizens that every effort would be made to equalize Sanitary Sewer assessments in the section of the Village where Sanitary Sewers,are constructed„ The Council then discussed Member Rahnts recommendation at length. It was agreed by all members of the Council that the matter of the amount to be levied ad valorem be deferred until the meeting of June 22, 19547 Re: T. H. 55 Approval of Certain Crossover Changes: Mr. ff—.J. M-oCubrey, District Highway Engineer for the State cf Kinnesota presented the Council with plans and specifications for the elimination of certain crossovers and other changes of T. Hs 55• MOVED by Stark seconded by Bies carried to adopt a resolution approving the elimination of certain crossovers on T. H. 55, in accord with plans and specifications submitted. See Resolutions Book page. The Council instructed the Administrative Assistant to advise Sthte Highway Commissioner Hoffman that the Council desired that a:,service road be constructed on the North Boundary of T. H. 55 between Winnetka Avenue North and Rhode Island Avenue North. The Council futher instructed the Administrative Assistant to do everything in his power to cause immediate Golden Valley Council Meeting Minutes - June 15, 1954 - page 4 construction of said service drive. Re: Off and On Sale Intoxicating Li uor Licenses: Re: Application or Garbar e License: The Council eferred action of said licenses to the special meeting of June 22, 1954• Rezonin : Request of Enoch Anderson and of Anderson &-Sons Inc.: The Council instructedthat notice of pub is hearing of Me request for rezoning of the above parties be inserted in the official Village newspaper (see minutes of June 1, 19540 and March 21 1954). said hearing to be held on July 6, 1954 • Re nest for Commercial Building Permit: Mr, Clarence Shead : The Administrative -Assistant presented the plot and plans and specifications for the construction of a filing'station on Tract S. R. L. S. No. 30, (see minutes of May 18th, 1954.) and advised the Council that to his knowledge persons objecting to the issue of said permit have been not able to organize for the purchase of said tract. MOVED by Bies seconded by Stark carried to issue a permit for the construction of a filing station on Tract S, R. L. S. No. 30, per plans and specifications on file in the office of the Building Inspector. Request for Billboard Permit: Bury & Carlson: The Adminis- trative Assistant presented the application of the Bury & Carlson Inc. 6008 Wayzata Boulevard . MOVED by Stark seconded by Bies carried that the permit be granted. Member Rahn with the permission of the whole Council abstained from voting. Hardship Waiver Lot 2 Block As Kavlis Cedardale Addition: Mr. Alphonse Charette petitioned the Council for hardship waiver for construction of a twin bunglow on said lot. The Administrative Assistant advised the Council that the Planning Commission as a whole had approved said waiver but that the Planning Commission Committee which had studied the matter had not recommended it. MOVED by Rahn seconded by Bies carried that Mr. Charette obtain a letter from the State Highway Department of the State of Minnesota for presentation to this Council, said letter granting Mr. Charette access to T. H. 100, provided however, that should Mr. Charette obtain said letter, there is no guarantee that the Council will grant said hardship waiver. Members Foss and Stark voted "NO". Hardship Waiver Lot 310 Belmont Addition: The Administrative assistant presented the petition of Mr. W. R. Blume that the Council waiver the set` --back requirements on Hampshire Minutes of Golden Valley Council Meeting - June 151 1954 - page 5 Avenue to a minimum of 20 feet and advised the Council that the Planning Cormnission had approved said waiver. MOVED by Stark seconded by Foss carried to waive the set back requirements of Lot 310 Belmont Addition and that a building permit be issued per plans and specifications on file in the office of the Building Inspector. Re: Public Hearing 1954 Street and Sidewalk Improvements: The Administrative Assistant and the Village Engineer briefly reviewed those improvements for which sufficient petitions have been received, and in addition for the construction of certain.improvements which said Village Officials will recommend to this improvements which said Village Officials will recommend to this Council for construction in 1954. Mr, Leo Mollen, son of Mr. Joseph Mollen, stated that he would attempt to persuade his father to deed the right of way of those streets known as Nally Avenue, Ensign Avenue and Decatur Avenue to the Village of Golden Valley. Ret Hanley and Ridgeway Road Improvements: An unidentified person in the audience advised the Council that he had filed with the office of the Village Clerk a writing requesting that said improvement be constructed without concrete curb and gutter. Said writing contained other language which the Administrative Assistant stated the Attorney should construe before action is taken. The Clerk presented preliminary plans for street and side- walk improvement projects prepared by the Engineer for the Village and said Engineerts estimate of the cost of the improvements as follows: For street improvements, $160,895.00 For sidewalk and street improvements $50,450.00 which plans and estimates were examined by the Council, approved and ordered filed. Member Rahn introduced and read the following written resolution and moved its adoption, "RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED STREP AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS". See Resolutions Book page YA . Curb and Gutter and Sidewalk 1911 Xerxes Avenue North: The AdministRalive Assistant presented the request of Mr. Maurice Leiderman, 1911 Xerxes Avenue North for permission to cause the extension of concrete curb and gutter and sidewalk approximately 50 feet, said extension to connect to existing concrete curb and gutter and sidewalk in front of his residence. The Administrative Assistant stated that Mr. Liederman indicated in writing that he did not wish said curb and gutter and sidewalk extensions to be specially Golden Valley Council Meeting Minutes - June 15, 1954s - page 6 assesed against him but would pay the contractor directly. MOVED by Rahn seconded by Stark carried that said request be granted provided that all construction is done under the supervision of the Village Engineer. The Council Adopted the Following Policy Statements: In hose cases where residents or the Village of Golden Valley desire that curb and gutter and/or sidewalk be constructed by a private contractor and the persons requesting states in writing that he will pay the contractor directly and that the Village will in no case whatsoever be held responsible for such debt, and where said improvements will connect to existing improvements, the Administrative Assistant may authorize the construction of the improvement under the supervision of the Village Engineer, this policy also to include changes in streets where no grade has heretofore been extablished by this Council. The Council stated that all such requests, when granted, must be presented to the Council for approval en masse at a convenient time, each year. Building Permit: Fee Ordinance: MOVED by Foss seconded by B es carried to give a rst reading to an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING FEES FOR BUILDING PERMITS". MOVED by Foss seconded by Bies carried to approve the above Ordinance quoted by title on its first reading. Hazards Ordinance: MOVED by Rahn seconded by Foss carried o give a first reading to an Ordinance entitled, " AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING EXCAVATING, DIGGING AND GRADING OF THE EARTH AND THE OPENING OF PITS OF EXCAVATED AREAS WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING A PERMIT THEREFORE, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUING OF PERMITS AND PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF." MOVED by Rahn seconded by Foss carried to approve the above Ordinance quoted by title on its first reading. MOVED by Foss seconded by Rahn carried to give a second reading on the grounds of urgency to an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING EXCAVATING, DIGGING AND GRADING OF THE EARTH AND THE OPENING OF MTS OF EXCAVATED AREAS WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING A PERMIT THEREFORE, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUING OF PERMITS AND PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF." MOVED by Foss seconded by Rahn carried to approve the above Ordinance quoted by title on its second reading and to order publication thereof. See Ordinance Book Page 4LL. No Spiking Ordinance: The Council deferred the report of the special committee to July 6, 1954• Police and Justice Reports: Member Stark presented his analysis. of Police and Justice Reports for the month of April. Said analgs_s was accepted by the Council. The Mayor assigned Police and Justice Reports for the month of May to Member Bies with the request that Mr. Bies recommend any changes he deems advisable. MOVED by Foss seconded by Stark carried to approve the following bills in the total amount of $4773.25. 7044 thru 7064 Payroll 039027.39,, 70665 Post Publishing Company 6.60- 7066 A. Paul Lopmnen 3,00' 7067 Ed, Ryan, Sheriff 4.00 - 7068 Panama Carbon Co. 31.92 , 7069 St, Paul Stamp Works 58.26 -1 7070 Ace Maintenance 35-00--1, 7071 FArnhams 52.21 , 7072 N. W. Bell Telephone Co. 137.75 7W3 Void 7074 Agricultural Service Inc. 158.40 A 7075 Shell Oil Company 55.45 we 7076 void 7077 Void 7078 Void 709 Everett Frandsen 2.00 -\ 70 0 Minnesota Fire Equipment Co, 68.00 , 7081 Gray Bar Eleetric Company 10.19., 7082 E. McAllister 23.50 ,� 7083 Rudolph Hargel 28.00 7084 John R. Hill 66.50 7085 Minnesota Sand & Gravel 10.84 7086 Thompson Lumber Company 6.90 7087 Rosenwald -Cooper 5.91' 7088 Ray Jorden Sod Company 24.00 7089 Bury & Carlson 35.00 7090 Flour City Brush Company 100.60 7091 G. V. Fire Department 202.02 , 7092 H. A. Rogers Company 158.-34,N 7093 Hoff -Rubber Stamp Company 5.25 A- 7094 Mpls. Blueprint Company 7-25.83 7095 Suburban Henn. Co. Relief Board 330.39 TOTAL 14773-25 MOVED by Foss seconded by Stark carried that the meeting adjourn. Mayor Attest: _ '. Clerk