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03-15-55 Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING of the VILLAGE COUNCIL March 15, 1955 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 15th day of March, 1955, at 7:30 o'clock P.M. The following members were present: Huebsch, Bies, Rahn, Foss and Stark. The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:45 o'clock P.M., delayed because of waiting for last trustee's arrival. Trustee Bies was then excused because of serious illness in his family. He returned at 8:30 o'clock P.M. M. The Mayor recommended' that Miss Marie..Ehr b� appointed acting clerk for the purpose of recording Council action of the instant meeting. MOVED by Noss seconded by Stark carried to approve the recommendation of the Mayor. Sanitary Sewer Laterals: MOVED by Rahn, seconded by Foss carried that the Village Council adopt a resolution entitled, "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID"; said resolution determining the bid of Barbarossa and Nodland to be the low bid and that said bid be accepted subject to a formal written contract and successful sale of bonds and that when said contract is drawn the Mayor and the Clerk be authorized to affix their signature thereto. 'wee Resolution Book Paged// . Inspection Staff for Lateral Sewer Construction: Mr. Harry Mayeron of the G. MVIEngineering ompany appeared to present cost estimates on the hiring of additional sewer inspectors, surveyor and other employees that will be needed due to the installation of Sanitary Sewer Laterals. The employees and recommended salaries are as follows: Chief of Survey party $ 550.00 per month Two rod men 250.00 to 300.00 per month each Assistant resident engineer 450.00 per month Inspectors 400.00 per month each Mr. Mayeron advised the Council that the chief of the survey party is presently employed by the Village of Richfield and would not accept the position for less that 550.00 per month, due to the temporary nature of the work, and also that he is at the present time receiving $ 500.00 per month. Mr. Mayeron also stated that he will furnish his own automobile and will expect no additional compensation for mileage. MOVED by Foss seconded by Bies carried that the G. M. Orr Engineering Company proceed with the hiring of the above mentioned men. Financial Advisors: Mr. T. G. Evensen of T. G. Evensen and Associates, Inc., was present to discuss the sale of Bonds for sanitary sewer laterals. 176A REGULAR MEETING of the VILLAGE COUNCIL 1"larch 15, 1955 MOVED by Rahn seconded by Bies carried that the reading of the minutes of the meetings held on March 1, 8, and 11, 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 au&ience wishes them read. (The minutes were not read.) fl J Mr. Evensen suggested that the Council float only $ 1,000,000.00 of bonds in 1955 and issue a brochure to all assessed property owners urging them to pre -pay their special assessments. MOVED by Bies, seconded by Stark carried that the Village Council adopt a resolution entitled: "RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE ESTIMATED COST OF LATERAL SE`vTER IMPROVEMENT N0, 1 OF THE VILLAGE 11TD AUTHORIZING ADVERTISF- MENT FOR BIDS ON BONDS TO FINANCE SAID IMPROVEMENT". O Public Hearing - Request of Conry: The Village Attorney presented an affidavit of publication of notice of public hearing to be held at this time and place regarding the zoning of a parcel of land described in said affidavit from Open Development to Commercial. Said affidavit was examined, approved, and ordered placed on file. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place for the public hearing above referred to. All persons present who desired to do so were afforded opportunity to express their views thereon. Name of Proponent: Mr. E. R. Conry, owner of the above mentioned property appeared in This behalf and stated that he believed it to be the best suited for Commercial development. Mr. Conry gave the following reasons for his decision: (1) the land is immediately adjacent to a spotting yard of the Minneapolis, Northfield and Southern Railroad, (2) Much of the land is below the level of T.H. 55, (3) The property is directly across from a large factory. Mr. Conry also stated that he had consulted experts in the field of planning and zoning, namely, Mr. Al Godward head of the Re -development Authority, City of Minneapolis, and Mr. Robert Czerny, Professor at the University of Minnesota. Mr. Al Godward was present and appeared in Mr. Conry's behalf. Mr. Godward stated that he was in full support of Mr. Conry's request for re -zoning because of the Commercial zoning directly across the street and also because Mr. Conry has proposed a proper buffer zone consisting of rows of homes facing residential sub -divisions. Mr. Vern Thomey, 5738 Olson Highway: Mr. Thomey stated that in 1954 he had objected to a proposed ready -mix plant next to his property. He stated that if the residents near the Jensen farm objected he would welcome a warehouse and office next to his property. Mr. Manley Davenport of the Minneapolis, Northfield and Southern Railroad appeared and stated that the trains are made up in this spotting yard twentyfour hours a day. He also stated that he knew of no "good" homes at any points along the Minneapolis, Northfield, and Southern tracks. Mrs. William Thomas, 6115 6th Avenue North appeared to ask whether or not the Master Plan had ever been formally accepted. 1 FuLli RwMo Objector Objection Phil Whitman Mr. Whitman stated that he represented the 220 Cutacross Road residents of the following additions:Maki, Skelly, Tralee, Edgewood Avenue, and Westchester. He stated that all the citizens in the areas objected to the "spot Zoning" and that the area was suitable for residential development. Mr. Paul Enghauser Mr. Enghauser appeared in behalf of the 22 Westwood Drive North opponents and presented a proposed platting of the area for residential development and stated the following reasons: (1) T.H. 55 is a natural buffer, (2) Railroad is not detrimental to residences, (3) adjacent home owners purchased their property with the belief that only homes would be allowed on the south side of Sixth Avenue North. Mr. C. T. McGrew Mr. McGrew stated that if this area is re -zoned Confer Bros. healty Co. it would depreciate the lots in Westchester at least 25%. Mr. McGrew also presented pictures showing residences abutting on railroad tracks in the Village of Edina. Mr. Melvin Hetland Mr. Hetland presented charts showing the tax 3! Meander Road advantage of having residential development in the area rather than commercial. Mr. Joseph Maki Mr. Maki presented a petition signed by resi- 444 Yosemite Avenue No. dents of his addition opposing the re -zoning. Mr. Joseph Leget Mr. Leget presented a petition from the resi- 5715 Woodstock Avenue No. dents of Skelly's Addition opposing the proposed re -zoning. Mr. Frank Hetman Mr. Hetman presented a petition signed by 124 Paisley Lane Tralee residents against the re -zoning. Mr. Ferman Jackson Mr. Jackson presented a petition signed by the. 220 Edgewood Avenue No. residents of Edgewood Avenue North. Dr. William Bushard Dr. Bushard presented a petition signed by 6627 Sixth Avenue No. Weschester residents against the proposed re -zoning. Mr. Allen And Mr. Anderson stated that he is not affected 528 Janalyn 'Jircle by the re -zoning but was in sympathy with the residents opposing the re -zoning.' Mr. A. W. Flannagan Mr. Flannagan stated that at the time he pur- 316 Meander Road chased his property he was assured that the Master Plan would prevail. MOVED by Stark seconded by Foss, carried that the re -zoning request of Mr. Conry be deferred until the meeting of April 5, 1955, to give further time for study and consideration. Re -zoning Request by Minnesota State Highway Department: The Village Attorney presented an affidavit of publication of notice of public hearing to be held at this time and place regarding the zoning of a parcel of land as described in said affidavit from Open Development to Commercial. Said affidavit was examined, approved and ordered placed on file. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place for the public hearing above referred to. All persons present who desired to do so were afforded opportunity to express their views thereon. Proponents: Mr. E. J. McCubrey, District Maintenance Engineer, Minnesota Highway Department. Mr. Mc Cubrey presented plans and specifications on the proposed maintence shops and office to be erected on the premises. He stated that the buildings would be 300 feet back from T.H. 100 and would dedicate to the Village a 300 foot to 400 foot strip of land at the rear of the State property for Park purposes. Mr. Howard LaZerte, 2210 North Lilac Drive. Mr. LaZerte stated that he has lived across the street from the Highway's gravel pit for years and they have always been very co-operative. He believed that Golden Valley should give the state "what they are entitled to". Upon question Member Bies stated that it would be to the Village's advantage to have a maintenance shop located within the Village's limits. He stated that not only would the state's equipment start from the center of Golden Valley but also would lend the Village equipment which we cannot afford to purchase. Objector Objection alffr ph�ecox Mr. Hecox stated ha at the present time the 2130 N. Lilac Drive state is mixing cresote at the gravel pit. Mr. Hecox objected to the Council granting an Industrial permit. Mr. L. C. Jungroth Mr. Jungroth stated that he objected to the 5200'St. Croix Avenue present use of the gravel pit for the disposal of dead dogs and also burning at the site. The Council discussed with Mr. McCubrey access to the park area and also the widening of the service road on T.H. 100. Mr. McCubrey assured the Council that the right of way for widening the service road would come from State property and the State would provide the full width for the park area road on the south. Mr. Paul Enghauser stated that he had purchased the land north and west of the States property and would plat a road on the northerly boundary of said property to provide access to the park. MOVED by Stark seconded by Randf to grant approval to the State for the erection of said maintenance shops and office building subject to receipt of'a letter from the State setting forth their plans as to the Council's suggestions: 1. Extension of service road and its widening from Golden Valley Road to the proposed extension of Medicine Lake Road. WE 2. 400 foot park dedication on westerly edge of property. 3. Ingress and egress to park site on south side of development. Upon vote being taken thereon the following voted in favor thereof: Bies, joss, Huebsch, Rahn and Stark; and the following voted against the same: none. Improvement Lowry Terrace Storm Sewer: The Village Attorney presented an affidavit o publication of notice of public hearing on certain proposed storm sewer improvements described in a resolution of this Council relating thereto, adopted on February 15, 1955. Said affidavit was examined, approved and ordered placed on file in the office of the Village Clerk. The Mayor announced that the meeting was open for public hearing on said improvement and all persons present who desired to do so were afforded an opportunity to express their views thereon. No objection to the making of said improvement or to the levy of assessments to pay the cost of the improvement was made. The Village Attorney stated that the installation of this improvement at the same time Sanitary Sewer Laterals are installed, the cost of the drainage improvement will be lessened. The engineer estimated the cost of the improvement tb be 4 5,000.00. Improvement 26th Avenue North Watermain: The Village Attorney presented an affidavitof publication of notice of public hearing on certain pro- posed Watermain Improvements described in a. resolution of this Council relating thereto, adopted on February 15, 1955. said Affidavit was examined, approved and ordered placed on file in the Village Clerk*s office. The Mayor announced that the meeting was open for public hearing on said improvement and all persons present who desired to do so were afforded opportunity to express their views thereon. No objections to the making of said improvement or to :the levy of assessments to pay the cost of the improvement was made. The engineer objected on policy grounds, stating that Golden Valley should provide municipal services to its own residents. Member Rahn requested clarification of his idea that no special assessments were to be levied against lots 18, 19, and 20, Block 1, Delphian Heights, The Attorney stated that Mr. Rahn's perception of the above was correct. MOVED by stark, seconded by Rahn, Carried to adopt a resolution entitled: "RESOLUTION _,qRDERING CONSTRUCTION STORM SWER AND WATER MAIN IMPROV-PMENTS" Member Rahn's Report Re: New Hope sewers 1ember Rahn reported that on ridgy, March 11, 1955 at 2:00 O'Clock P.M. he and Mr. Harry Mayeron of the G.M. Orr Engineering Company,attended a meeting of the State Board of Health. The meeting was in the form of a public hearing to determine whether or not Minneapolis should allow the Village of New Hope to build a sanitary sewer re -drainage system emptying into Bassett's Creek or Shingle Creek. Mr. Rahn stated that the Minneapolis Park Board is in full accord with the Village of Golden Valley to prevent the above situation. A Mr. Rahn informed the Council that he would be willing to attend future meetings with the Board of Health and New Hope and would report any progress. Mr. Harry Mayeron of the G.M. Orr Engineering Company stated that there is a possibility that Minneapolis can still take New Hope into its sewer system, either thru Crystal or Golden Valley. The Mayor announced he would seek a meeting with Minneapolis officials on this subject. Commercial Building Permit Associated Contractors The Village Engineer presented plans and specifications on a proposedstorageshed to be erected at 5720 Wayzata Boulevard. Mr. Ogard stated that the plans and specifications were satisfactory as a commercial building. MOVED by Stark seconded by Foss carried to grant a permit for the construction of the storage shed at 5720 Wayzata Boulevard per plans and specifications on file in the office of the building inspector. Commercial Building Permit John Lindstrom The Village Engineer presented the plans and specifications on a proposed addition to an existing store at 281 Xerxes Avenue North. Mr. and Mrs. Lindstrom owners of the property appeared to request the Council to grant approval. MOVED by Stark, seconded by Foss carried to grant a permit for the addition subject to confirmation by all members of the Council after inspection of the site. Waiver: John Nordstrom Mr. Wallace Berglund, Attorney for Mr. Nordstrom, appeared on behalf 'of his client to request a waiver of sidelot require- ments on Lots 14 and 15, Block 4. McNair Manor except the SEly 75 feet thereof for the erection of a garage. MOVED by Stark seconded by Foss carried to grant a permit per plans and specifications on file in the office of the Building inspector. Bond: Woodlawn Park Second addition MOVED,by Foss seconded by Rahn carried to accept the Bond of the L.Z. Carlson Home Building Corporation, platter of Woodlawn Park 2nd Addition, in the sum of 20,000.00 said bond guaranteeing that L. Z. Carlson Home Building Corporation will sub -divide, grade, gravel, purchase street signs,,culverts and/or drain pipe or storm sewer or catch basins for correction of drainage and maintain streets for one year following date of acceptance, all in accordance with the specifications of the Village of Golden Talley and with the bond on file in the office of the Village Clerk. Licenses: _. MOVED by Huebsch seconded by Foss carried to approve the issue of the following licenses, per applications on file. Baa Filling Station No. of License 887 888 889 890 891 892 893 894 Auto Livery U95 896 Garbage 8g7_ 898 899 900 Milk 901 902 903 904 905 906 907 908 909 Soft Drink 10 911 912 913 914 915 916 917 918 919 920 921 922 923 924 925 926 927 928 929 930 931 To Whom Issued Golden Valley PureOil Westwood Hills Service 6tation Hyer's Mileage Station Morey's Shell Service Ramacher's 66 Service Woodfill's Shell Service Howles Sinclair service Gray's Texaco Service Medicine Lake Cab 'lompany Golden Valley Cab Company Boyer's Garbage service Gady and Engeb retsen Cha les Ost Sch macher's Ca.rbage Baldwin Dairy (1 truck) Lakeview Dairy (1 truck) Cloverleaf Dairies (1 truck) Ewald Brothers Dairy (9 trucks) Franklin 8o -op Creamery (2 trucks) Norris Creamery (1 truck) Northland Milk and Ice Cream Oompany Ohleen Dairies Superior Dairies Valley Corp. Valley Inn Inc. Golden Valley Pure Oil Woodfill's shell Service Theo. Wirth Chalet Hyer's Drive In Golden Valley Off Sale Liquors New Boulevard Cafe Cramer's Market Beltline Food Market Feld's Cut Rate 1°karket The Point Michael's Valley Drive In The White House Waldron's Drugs Valley Trin Brookview Country Club Log Cabin Liquors Schuller's Tavern Sarenpa's Pylon Drive In. 1 u CJ E 1 Soft Drink (continued) No. of't'cense 932 933 934 935 936 937 938 939 940 941 942 943 944 945 946 Tavern ��47 948 949 950 951 To Whom Issued National Tea Food Co. The Milk House Martin-Minnie's Lindstrom's Grocery Void John Kennedy Kenbill's Market Jensen's Super Valu Golden Valley Golf Club Golden Hills Liquor The Bowery Adam's Liquors Gray's Texaco Service Morey's Shell Oil Par Golf Driving Tee New Boulevard Cafe The Bowery The Point Schuller's Tavern The White House Non -Intoxication Malt Beverages On -Sale 952 Martin --Minnie 953 Sarenpa's 954 Theo.Wirth Chalet 955 Valley Inn 956 Michael's Cafe 957 Golden Valley Golf dlub 958 Brookview Country Club Scavenger 959 9 Minn. Pumping Company 960 AAS, Scavenger Company 982 Roto -Rooter Sewer Service Co. Cigarette 961— Valley Inn, Inc. Non -Intoxicating Malt Beverages Off -Sale 962 Adam's Liquor Store 963 New Boulevard Cafe 964 The Bowery 965 Cramer's Market 966 Feld's Cut Rate Market 967 Golden Hills Liquor Store 968 Golden Valley Off Sale Liquors 969 Jensen's Super Valu 970 Kenbill's Market 971 Lindstrom's Grocery 972 Log Cabin Liquors 973 Martin -Minnie .83 Non -Intoxicating Malt Beverages Off -Sale No. of License 974 975 976 977 978 979 980 981 To Whom Issued National Tea Company Sarenpa's Sc huller's Tavern Valley Inn Waldron's Drugs The White House Michael's Cafe The Point Appointment of Kenneth W. Rahn; Deputy Clerk The Mayor announced the temporary appointment of Kennet -h -V.- Rahn as eputy Clerk. This appointment to carry over until the return of Mr. Royce W. Owens. MOVED by Huebsch seconded by Bies carried to confirm the above appointment. Water Commission Mr. Donald Palmer Jr. of the Water Commission of the village of Uolden Valley appeared to present plans for watermain extensions in the Delphian Heights area. No action was taken on the above request. MOVED by Huebsch seconded by Rahn carried to approve the following bills in the total amount of $ 16,356.14. MOVED by Foss seconded by Stark carried that the meeting adjourn. At Attest:�i c 491/: Villa.ge lerk 1083 through 1103 Payroll 8024 Northwestern National Bank 802K Jack Welch Construction Oo. 8026 Golden Valley State Bank (Payroll) 8027 Northern States Power Co. 8028 W. A. Moes r. 8029 Royce W. Owens Petty Oash 8030 A. Paul Nommen 8031 Sterling Sign CIO. 8032 H. C. Strom Co. 8033 H. C. Strom & Co. 8034 Village of Richfield 8035 Royal `typewriter Co. 8036 Brulin & o. 8037 Standard Oil Co. Mayor 4,037.48 •; 7,564.83 1,000.00 20 8. 56 208.00 r 48.08 3.00 74.00 50.00 .. 212.50 17.68 w, 5.50 . 16.00 265.64 1 1 1 The Mayor recommended that Miss Marie M. Ehr be appointed acting clerk for the purpose of recording Council action of the instant meeting. MOVED by Foss seconded by Stark carried to approve the recommendation of the Mayor. 1 Bills approved continued 8038 Northern Automotive Co. 1.50 341.76 ` 8039 8040 Glendale Industries Elk River Concrete Products Co. 381.78 8041 Public Works Equipment Co. 3.02 20.40- 8042 Hanover Tool Sales 27.60 ' 8043 MortonSaltCo. 75.02 8044 Landers-Norbloom-Christensen 8045 Sargent & Sowell, Inc. 10.83 ' 85.00 8046 Bergerson Caswell 5.70 8047 Hoff Rubber Stamp Co. 181.20 8048 Farnham's 8049 H. A. Rogers Co. 1.91 178,00 8050 Suburban Newspaper Inc. 5.4o v' 8051 Thomas & Grayston 260.00 8052 Minneapolis Blueprinting Co. 138.18 8053 N. W. Bell Telephone Co. 73.80 8054 Construction Bulletin 8055 G. M. Orr Engineering Co. 800.00 3. 770 ' 8056 Kuiper's Our Own Hardware ����p53-77 n7 'L'C� 57 +858 Pe�iei afte•tti , T ..,,.,..++� 9_ i^� feder_, --- r- - 73. 1 U7-vu Be59Arthur - _O^/n _14aneeft, PA- 14-i _ e:1 a u.. ital Acer �G4�Ov•n' n� S CV .. j,1lJC.F TTTiotal iT 14-32 j 3 .14 The Mayor recommended that Miss Marie M. Ehr be appointed acting clerk for the purpose of recording Council action of the instant meeting. MOVED by Foss seconded by Stark carried to approve the recommendation of the Mayor. 1