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11-15-55 Council MinutesflM REGULAR MEETING OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL November 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 in the Village Hall in said Village on November 15, 1955, at 7:30 o'clock P.M. The following members were present: Dies, Foss, Nadasdy, Rahn and Stark and the following were absent: None. The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:50 o'clock P.M. MOVED by Rahn seconded by Foss carried that the minutes of the meeting held on November 1, 1955, be tabled until the regular meeting of December 8, 1955. Bids -Business Accounting and Billing Machine: The Village Clerk presented an affidavit of publication of notice of call for bids for purchase of a business accounting and billing machine according to specifications approved by this Council on November 1, 1955•. Said affidavit was examined, approved, and ordered placed on file. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place for opening and consideration of sealed bids for the purchase of said accounting and billing machine in accordance with the notice of advertisement for bids published by the Clerk and heretofore presented to this Council. The Clerk presented to the Council two (2) sealed bids submitted in the course of said notice. Said bids were opened, publicly read, and considered. Said bids were found to be as follows: Name of Bidder Total Cost Burroughs Corporation $4,484.70 Non -typewriter -per specifications. National Cash Register 4,460.00 Non -typewriter -per specifications. National Cash Register 5,050.00 Typewriter machine included. MOVED by Rahn seconded by Foss carried to refer the bids to the Village Administrator for study and recommendation. Second Reading, Amendment to Liquor Ordinance, in re: Application of Westview Good News Chapel See Minutes of November 1, 1-957-.- The 9 . The Village Administrator read a letter dated November 14, 1955, from Mr. Robert Raymond objecting to the nearness of the proposed Westview Good News Chapel. Said letter was ordered placed on file. The Village Attorney stated that at this time the building permit was not in question, but only the amendment of the liquor ordinance to permit a church to build within 400 feet of a liquor establishment. 127 He also stated that in his opinion the second reading of the amendment could be postponed for six (6) months. MOVED by Rahn seconded by Foss to table the matter until the church pre- sents plans, specifications, and surveys showing where the church will be located on the property. Mr. John Clife, 38 Winnetka Avenue South, representative of the Westview Good News Chapel, urged the passage of the amendment to the on -sale liquor ordinance for the purpose of protecting the license of the Bowery Tavern. Member Rahn repeated his objections of November 1, 1955, and stated that . he believed that if a tavern may not build within 400 feet of a church, a church should not build within 4QO feet of a tavern. After further discussion Member Foss withdrew his second. MOVED by Stark seconded by Foss carried to give a second reading to an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING "AN ORDINANCE LICENSING AND REGULATING THE SALE OF INTOXICATING LIQUOR, REPEALING INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES, AND,PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF" PASSED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL FEB- RUARY 8, 1934." MOVED by Stark seconded by Foss carried to approve the above ordinance quoted by title herein on its second reading, and to order publication thereof. Member Rahn abstained from voting with the consent of the Council. (See Ordinance Book Page 2 $41 .) Sidelot Waiver, Lot 17, Block 2, Spring Green South: Mrs. Anna Held Etzler requested waiver of sidelot requirements on said lot, per plans and survey on file. The Engineer stated that the Planning Commission had agreed to waive two feet of sidelot requirements on the S south side of the home, and had refused to waive three feet of the side - lot requirements on the north side of said lot recommending instead that the owner of Lot 17 purchase three feet from the owner of Lot 16. Mrs. Etzler stated that as owner of Lot 16 she was willing to deed three feet from Lot 16 to Lot 17, but that such a deed would involve a great deal of costly legal work. The Administrator stated that this was not a proper hardship case, but that there was no probable harm to the public welfare. MOVED by Foss seconded by Stark carried to approve the sidelot waivers requested by Mts. Etzler per survey inspected by this Council at this meeting and on file in the office of the building inspector. Reque:,sfor Commercial Building Permit: Grace Community Church: The Village Engineer presented plans and specifications for said church to be located at approximately 1300 North Lilac Drive, and stated that the proposed building complied with all regulations. 128 MOVED by Foss seconded by Rahn carried to order a building permit issued for the construction of Grace Community Church per plans and survey inspected by this Council at this meeting and on file in the office of the Building Inspector. Election of Constable: (See minutes of June 7, 1955•) The Village Attorney stated that although the office of Constable, formerly held by Mr. William Varner, Jr., is now vacant, said office must remain vacant until the term expires December 31, 1956, unless filled by Council prior to such time, and that the office is not automatically on the ballot for the December election, nor may the Council take any action to place the office on the ballot. The Council instructed that the matter be placed on the agenda of the meeting of December 20, 1955. Mr. Thomson in Re: Sanitary Sewer Lateral Assessments and Easement: See Minutes of November 1, 19 The Village Attorney stated that Mr. Thomson would not agree to settle the matter on any terms except those desired by Mr. Thomson, to the effect that if he granted an easement he would be assessed only on the north property line, and that no further assessment would be spread on the property. Mr. Ogard agreed to prepare a map showing the exact frontages and acreages of Mr. Thomson's property. Appointment of Election Judges and Clerks: MOVED by Bies seconded by Rahn carried to appoint the following persons as election judges and/or clerks for the Village election to be held on December 6, 1955• District No. 1 - Noble Avenue School *Mrs. James Cranston 2924 Cherokee Place JU 5259 Mrs. Ray Currey 2901 Perry Avenue North JU 5086 Mrs. Lyle Jensen 2925 Perry Avenue North AL 770. Mrs. Earl Costigan 3030 Quail Avenue North JU 5063 Mrs. Howard Griffen 2933 Quail Avenue North JU 2044 District No. 2 - St. Margaret Mary's School -Mrs. Irene Hafterson 5104 Thotland Road Mrs. Louise Hutchison 529 Golden Valley Road Mrs. Hilda Pankonie 4715 Golden Valley Road Mrs. Evelyn Klipstein 5321 Golden Valley Road Mrs. Helen Anderson 5349 Golden Valley Road JU Mg JU 6802 JU 1894 JU 6697 JU 5381 1 11 1 1 1 District No. 3 - Fire Station *Mrs. L. 0. Wallgren Mrs. Al Gilbertson Mrs. Carl Sandell Mrs. S. C. Gordeon Mrs. R. B. Thorness 4515 Chatelain Terrace 341 Burntside Drive 4605 Chatelain Terrace 220 Meadow Lane North 3940 Glenwood Avenue District No. 4 - Meadowbrook School Mrs. Inez Kullberg 400 South Lilac Drive Mrs. S. Helgeson 201 Janalyn Circle Mrs. Arne Larson 4500 Avondale Road Mrs. 0. C. Chamberlin 621 Turnpike Road *Mrs. Mark Mattison 17 Meadow Lane South District No. 5 - Village Hall 7310 *Mrs. Betty Tetrud 1041 Idaho Avenue North Mrs. Don Scringer 1337 Kelly Drive Mrs. Herbert Hirt 1101 Idaho Avenue North Mrs. Benjamin Farr 7321 Plymouth Avenue Mrs. Dorothy Caryl 6108 Winsdale Street District No. 6 - Baptist Church *Mrs. William Halluska 7310 Harold Avenue Mrs. Eva Erickson 330 Georgia Avenue North Mrs. Arthur Wilson 6701 Glenwood Avenue Mrs. Sheldon Ostroot 7430 Harold Avenue Mrs. Warren Rappley 1115 Valders Avenue Date of Next Regular Meeting: AL 3529 AL 0125 AL 1256 CH 1930 BR 3558 OR 5-6017 KE 3801 KE 4622 OR 5-6261 FI 2819 OR 5-8056 OR 5-8038 OR 5-8667 OR 5-x.833 OR 5-5>a33 OR 5-6702 OR 5-9256 OR 5 -9616: - OR 5-6653 OR 5-7661 The Administrator advised the Council that the date of the next regular meeting, December 6, 1955, is also the date of the annual village election, and suggested Thursday, December 8, 1955, as the date of said meeting. MOVED by Bies seconded by Stark carried to set Thursday, December 8, 1955, as the date of the next regular meeting. Police Department, Part-time Patrolman: The Village Administrator stated that the Police Department needed a part-time patrolman to fill in during vacations and sickness of regular patrolmen. The Village Attorney advised the Council that it could not employ part- time patrolmen for more than thirty (30) consecutive days, and if an agreement were executed between the Village and a part-time patrolman agreeing that the employee waive any rights which might accrue to him under the law, such contract would be void, and if such a part-time patrolman should work for a six month period, he would then be auto- matically blanketed into the Police Department. 130 No action was taken. Bond Issue -Sanitary Sewer Lateral Improvement No. 1: The Village Administrator was instructed to advise the Council when he would be able to discuss the bond issue to be floated for additional sewer lateral funds. Special Assessments, South Trunk Sanitary Sewer: The Village Administrator recommended that any special assessments necessitated by reason of the construction of the South Trunk Sewer be spread under his supervision. MOVED by Bies seconded by Foss carried to approve the spreading of such assessments by Village employees, and to authorize the employment of necessary personnel. Pre -Payment of Special Assessments: The Council agreed that any person prepaying special assessments must pay interest as required by state law. Preliminary Approval -White Plat: The Village Engineer advised the Council of the Planning Commission's recommendation that the plat be approved with certain changes as noted by the Planning Commission, and that the Village acquire by deed or otherwise that area designated in Mr. White's Plat a "Outlot A." The Administrator stated that the Minneapolis Park Board intended to acquire a strip of land one hundred feet wide and several hundred feet long off the east side of the White Plat, and that if this is done, six lots included in the plat cannot be built upon unless hardship waivers are granted. MOVED by Foss seconded by Rahn carried to table the matter until the meeting of December 8, 1955 and to instruct the Village Attorney to in- vestigate the rights of Mr. White and the Village of Golden V alley in relation to condemnation proceedings by another municipality. Member Stark voted "No" on the above motion. Engineers, South Trunk 'Sewer: (See minutes of Special Meeting, November 14, 1955.) MOVED by Bies seconded by Rahrr'ca r'r'ied'to' amend section' 3 of the resolution entitled "RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF TRUNK SEWER IMPROVEMENT NO. 2," adopted November 14, 1955, by the insertion in the blank space therein, the following, "The G. M. Orr Engineering Company►t. Members Foss and Stark voted "NO" on the above motion. South Trunk Sewer Easements: The Administrator stated that past failures to obtain speedy easements for the route of sewer trunks and main laterals had often penalized the village in its negotiations with reluctant land owners. MOVED by Stark seconded by Foss carried to instruct the Administrator, the Attorney, the Engineers, and the surveyor (Mr. Coulter) to obtain all sewer easements at once, all costs of which are to be 'paid by Sanitary Sewer Trunk Improvement No. 2 when money becomes available. Salary, Patrolman John Richards: MOVED by Foss seconded by Stark carried that, for pay purposes, June 27, 1955, be considered as the anniversary of Mr. Richard's employment by the Village, and that said date be recommended to the Civil Service Commission for consideration as the date upon which his full time em- ployment began. Bills: The Village Administrator informed the Council that the Building Inspector, Mr. Lynch, and the Plumbing Inspector, Mr. Hamman, had informed him that if their salaries as part-time inspectors had reached $2,500.00 for 1955, they would expect no further reimburse- ment in 1955• MOVED by Rahn seconded by Dies carried to approve the following bills In the total amount of „_78.31. No. 22................Payroll x$5,197.08'1 8633................David Lee Braden 18.00 " 8634................Harry Hamman 577.88 4 8635................Martin Paquette 382.35 ti4 8636................Dan Lynch Void 29 8637 ................H. C. Alden .'"�.." 3,203.00 M Total 373 M [1