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10-19-54 City Council Minutes• it REGULAR MEETING of the VILLAGE COUNCIL October 19, 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 19th day of October, 1954, at 7:30 o.tclock F.M. The following members were present: Bies, Foss, Huebsch, Rahn and Stark, and the following were absent: None, The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:30 otclock P.M. MOVED by Rahn seconded by Stark carried that the minutes of the meeting held on October 5, 19542 be dispensed with and that said minutes be approved as submitted to each member of this Council prior to this meeting unless some member of the audience wishes them read. (The minutes were not read.) Watermain Improvement Project: Re: Minneapolis Connection: The Administrative Assistant advised the Council that the Public Building and Grounds Committee of the Minneapolis City Council did not meet on October 6th, 1954, but that said committee would meet on October 20, 1954, and that he, the Village Attorney, and the Village Engineer, and any other Councilman who so wished, will attend said committee meeting on said date. The Administrative Assistant further stated that proper demand had been made upon the City of Minneapolis for a connection to their France Avenue watermain and advised the Council of his letter of October 15, 1954• Adjourned Public Hearing2 Sanitary ;Sewer Laterals: (See minutes of October 5s 19 Improvement No. 1E, As Described in the Affidavit Publication: (Westurban Addition) Mr. Schulorick, 4944 Sorell Avenue,' stated that he had been appointed spokesman for persons residing in Westurban Addition. Mr. Schulorick stated that 72% of the residents attending a meeting voted in favor of the construction of Sanitary Sewer Laterals in the addition, their vote being predicated upon the assumption that all residing in the area would be assessed a $2.00 per front foot outlet charge even if they did not receive Sanitary Sewer Laterals. On question, Mr. Harry Mayeron, representative of the G. M. Orr Engineering Company stated that the $2.00 outlet charge was not an exact figure but would probably be less than $2.00 depend- ing upon the area served. Upon this statement by Mr. Mayeron, Mr. Schulorick, 4944 Sorell Avenue, requested that the Council adjourn this public hearing to the next regular Council meeting 1 1 1 in.order that he might advise persons residing in Mesturban Addition of the above fact. MOVED by Rahn seconded by Stark carried to adjourn the instant public hearing to the next regular meeting to be held on Thursday, November 4, 1954, at the Village Hall, and,that Mr. Mayeron meet with representatives of Westurban for the purpose of explaining all details of the proposed Sanitary Sewer Lateral construction. Improvement No. 1C, As Described in the Affidavit of Publication: Yale Garden Homes Objector r Mr. Vernerd Nelson 4812 34th Avenue North Mr. Ralph Willard 4927 33rd Avenue North Mr. Charles Mooney 3220 Regent.Avenue North Objection Mr. Nelson stated that residents of Yale Garden Homes had appointed him as spokesman for said area. Mr. Nelson stated that persons residing in Yale Garden Homes were definitely opposed to the installation of Sanitary Sewer Laterals because Yale Garden Homes was presently very poorly developed. Mr. Millard and Mr. Mooney stated their objections to the installation of Sanitary Sewer Laterals on the same grounds as those of Mr. Nelson. Mrs, Helen Linblad Baxter Mrs. Baxter objected to the installa- 324.9 Noble Avenue North tion of Sanitary Sewer Laterals on the grounds that said, laterals 7 would not solve the problem of surface water drainage. All of the -above persons objected to any outlet charge which might be assessed against residents of Yale Garden Homes. Proponents: Mr. Howard Marquette Mr. Marquette advised the Council that 3307 Quail Avenue North he and two of his neighbors residing between 33rd and 34th Avenues were in favor of the installation of Sanitary Sewer Laterals. The Administrative Assistant read his report of this date, said report stating that the Planning Commission recommended that planning engineers study Yale Garden Homes for the purpose of designing future street routes. The Council agreed that said study should be made at the earliest possible time. The Council discussed the probable outlet charge for Yale Garden Homes. Mr. Harry Mayeron of the G. M. Orr Engineering Company stated that outlet charges are not usually assessed against small areas such as Yale Garden Homes, and that as outlet charge assessed against the area would probably be less than $2.00 per front foot.. MOVED by Stark seconded by Foss carried that Yale Garden Homes be omitted from Sanitary Sewer Lateral District No. 1C, and that any outlet charge assessed against the residents of Yale Garden Homes by reason of sanitary sewer lateral construction in other portions of No. 1C be as small as is equitable. Improvement No. 1&, As Described in the Affidavit of Publication: The Administrative Assistant advised the Council that persons who would be benefited by the installation of sanitary sewer laterals in Sanitary Sewer Lateral District No. lff, showed no apparent interest in the matter and had not expressed to him either opposition or approval of the proposed improvement. MOVED by Foss seconded by Stark carried that Sanitary Sewer Lateral District No. 19 be omitted. Improvement No. 1G, As Described in the Affidavit of Publication; The Administrative Assistant presented and read a letter from Miller -Davis Engineers Inc., representing the International Paper Company, dated October 8, 1954, signed by Mr. H. R. Harbeson. MOVED by Stark seconded by Bies carried to accept the offer in the letter above referred to that the International Paper Company pay to the Village the actual cost of the lateral to be constructed in Sanitary Sewer Lateral District No. 1G, plus a fair charge for trunk connection, it being understood that under this offer and acceptance connections would be made for additional users without reimbursement to the International Paper Company provided the sewer is not overloaded; and that the trunk connection charge be a very reasonable hook -on charge. Mr. Harbeson was present and stated that the lateral connection should not extend beyond the property of the International Paper Company, and that the International Paper Company would place the estimated cost of the lateral in escrow for the Village of Golden Valley. MOVED by Stark seconded by Bies carried to instruct the sanitary sewer engineers to provide the estimated cost of constructing the sanitary sewer lateral designed to service Lateral Area No. 1G, and that the International Paper Company place the estimated cost of construction in escrow. I,] 1 0M MOVED by Stark seconded by Bies carried to proceed with .Sanitary Sewer Lateral District Improvement No. 1G on the conditions set forth above. Re: Use of Robbinsdale Sanitary Sewer System: The Administrative Assistant presented and read a letter dated October 18, 1954s from the G. M. Orr Engineering Company detailing the results of a conference with Robbinsdale City authorities on October 11, 1954, regarding the use of Robbinsdalets 26th Avenue Sanitary Sewer Lateral. Said letter was ordered placed on file in the office of the Village Clerk. The Council agreed to the conditions of said letter, and instructed the attorney to draft a resolution incorporating said conditions. MOVED by Rahn seconded by Stark carried that the request of the Stuart Construction Company to connect the sewer systems of homes proposed to be built on lots 23, 24, and 25, Delphian Heights Addition, to the Robbinsdale 26th Avenue sanitary sewer lateral be approved, subject to the adoption of a reciprocal resolutions between the City of Robbinsdale and the Village of Golden Valley, Planning Map: Mark Hurd Aerial Surveyors Inc: (See minutes of October 5. 19 Mr. Burns, representative of said company discussed with the Council the services offered by said company and the terms of payment. MOVED by Stark seconded by Foss carried that Mark Hurd Aerial Surveyors Inc., present a concrete proposal to the Village of Golden Valley including in said proposal the cost of bringing any maplAy said company up to date at stipulated intervals. a .Plat: Courtlaw& Addition: Mr. Lester Elstad, presented the plat of Courtlawn 2nd A ition. The administrative Assistant advised the Council that said plat had been finally approved by the Planning Commission on October 14, 1954» MOVED by Stark seconded by Foss carried that the plat of Courtlawn -_2-4 Addition be accepted and that the Mayor and the Clerk be authorized to affix their signatures thereto, after certain corrections as noted by the Administrative Assistant have been made and after the County Surveyorts approval, provided that a bond guaranteeing the purchase of street signs, the addition of necessary culverts and/or drain pipe, storm sewer or catch basin for correction of drainage, and the maintenance of said streets for a period of one year following this date, with addition of gravel where necessary,,,; Acceptance of 'Streets, Spring Green South: MOVED by Rahn seconded by Foss carried that all streets in said addition be accepted upon the recommendation of the Village Engineer and his report that said streets met or exceeded specifications for street construc- tion and that no drainage problems existed at this time and that the bond be released. Re: Trunk Sewer, Special Assessments: Mr. Albert G. Bell, representative of the Great Northern Railway, and Mr. Manley Davenport, representative of the Minneapolis, Northfield and Southern Railway, and others, addressed the Council"regarding special assessments assessed against said railways by reason of the construction of Sanitary Sewer Improvement No. 1. Mr. Bell and Mr. Davenport stated that there was no apparent benefit to their companies and petitioned for the reduction of said assessments. The Council agreed to meet with Mr. Bell and Mr. Davenport on Friday, October 222 1954s at 5530 Wayzata Boulevard for the purpose of discussing the matter. Hardship Waiver, Dot 10 and 11, Block 1, Lakeview Heights Addition: The Administrative Assistant advised the Council that the Planning Commission had approved the construction of a garage ori said premises with a setback of 5 feet from the right of way of Winsdale Street. MOVED by Foss seconded by Stark carried that the Building Inspector be instructed to issue a building permit for the construction of a garage 5 feet from the right of way line of Winsdale Street on the grounds of hardship, per plans on file in the office of the Building Inspector, Hardship Waiver, Lot 1, Glenwood Addition: The Administrative Assistantadvised the Council that the P anning Commission had approved the construction of a residence on said lot, the rear of said residence to be 5 feet from the eastern boundary of said lot. MOVED by Foss seconded by Rahn carried that said request for hardship waiver be tabled until the next regularly called Council meeting. Application for Commercial Building Permit, Weavewood Inc: The Administrative Assistant presented the plans of said company for the construction of an industry to be located at approximately 7526 Wayzata Boulevard. MOVED by Stark seconded by Foss carried that the Building Inspec- tor be instructed to issue a building permit to Weavewood Inc., for the construction of an industrial building at 7526 Wayzata Boulevard, per plans inspected by this Council and on file in the office of the Building Inspector. Application for Rest Home Site$ Mr. J. P. Hansen: The Admin- istrative Assistant presented the petition of said person for a rest home site to be located north and west of the intersection 1 1 of Glenwood Avenue and T.H. 100, and presented a free-hand drawing of the proposed.location. MOVED by Rahn seconded by Bies carried that the application be tabled. Assistant presented and Police Department: Rules and Regulatio t: The Administrative _ and read his report dated October 16, 1954, and submitted therewith a draft of rules and regulations govern- ing the duties and responsibilities of the Golden Valley Police Department. The Mayor instructed the Administrative Assistant to briefly outline the contents of the rules and regulations. The Council agreed that each member of the Council study the proposed rules and regulations at leisure, after which time the chair will call a special meeting for the purpose of discussing the rules and regulations. Member Stark stated that differences of opinion had existed between the Police Department and the Village Council for the past six years and that he felt that the Council should meet with the Police Department and determine what measures could be taken to rectify the situation. Deed to Lowr ,Terrace: The Administrative Assistant presented the deeo Lowry Terrace between Quail Avenue North and Orchard Avenue North and stated that said street had been vacated in about 1951 but that the Village now needed the right of way for the construction of sanitary sewers. MOVED by Rahn seconded by Stark carried that the Village accept the deed to Lowry Terrace for the consideration of $1.00 and that the Attorney be instructed to file the deed. Deed, Douglas Drive Extended: The Administrative Assistant presented a deed for a fifty foot right of way between T. H. 55 and the Minnesota Western Railroad tracks. MOVED by Stark seconded by Bies carried to accept said deed for the consideration of $1.00 and that the Attorney be instructed to file the deed. Application for Transfer of License, 'The Bower'": MOVED by Stark seconded by B es carried that the application'of Mr..Joe Inforzato, that all licenses of the Bowery be transferred to Mr. Frank Gracyasz, be referred to the Chairman of License Committee for_ report, investigation, and recommendation to this Council at the next regularly called Council meeting. Contract.and Bond, improvement No. 18, 1954 Street Improvements: The Mayor and the Clerk signed the contract for the 1. '154 street improvements with Bury & Carlson Inc.., as heretofore instructed by this Council.