05-01-56 City Council Minutes1
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REGULAR MEFTTNG
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
May 1, 1956
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 May 1, 1956, at 7:30 o'clock P.M. The following
members were present: Bies, Rahn, Teresi, and the following arrived after the
meeting had begun: Nadasdy, and the following was absent: Member Stark. The
Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:35 o'clock P.M.
Re: Number of Men on Volunteer Fire Department:
The Village Attorney advised the council that the ordinance creating the volunteer
Fire Department did not restrict the number of men on the department and
therefore the total number of volunteer firemen could be fixed by the Board of
Fire Officers unless there exists a prohibition in the by-laws of the association.
Re: Purchase of Municipal Equipment via Bond Sales:
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The Village Attorney -stated that he knew of no authorization for villages to
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issue bonds for the raising of money for use in the purchase of municipal
equipment other than by municipal election.
Northwest Trunk Sewer:
MOVED by Rahn seconded by Teresi carried that the G.M. Orr Engineering Company
be requested to present to this council on June 5, 1956, preliminary report and
cost estimates for the construction of the "North Trunk Sewer" both with and with -
cut participation by the Village of New Hope, at no cost to the Village of
Golden Valley. Mr. Harry Mayeron, representative of the G.M. Orr Engineering
Company, stated that his company would provide the above referenced data to the
Village of Golden Valley and would in addition furnish all other information
necessary for a. public hearing, at no cost to the Village of Golden Valley.
Member Rahn introduced the following written resolution and moved its adoption
"RESOLUTION RELATTNG TO GAS SERVICE CONNECTIONS: SOUTH TRUNK SES,rJER" The
motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member
Teresi and upon vote being taken thereon the following members voted in favor
thereof: Bies, Nadasdy, Rahn and Teresi: and the following voted against
the same: alone: whereupon said resolution eras declared duly passed and
adopted, signed by the•Mayor, snd his signature attested by the clerk. See
resolutions page book_Sg/ .
Sanitary Sewer Lateral Improvam- ea.t ;'l: Release of money withheld from con-
rac or:
MOVED by Rahn seconded by Teresi carried that the Village Council release and
order payment of the stun of $20,000.00 to the sanitary sewer lateral improve-
ment #1 contractors (Barbarossa & Nodland) upon the recommendation of the
G.M. Orr Engineering Company and the Village Attorney, per letters on file.
M,07'D by Teresi_ seconded by Rahn carried to accept the guarn _shee bond of
Barbarossa & Sons Inc. & Nodland Construction Company Inc. in the sum of
X18,398.00, said bond running to the Twin City Fxcavating Company Inc.
T-TOVED by Teresi seconded by Rahn carried to accept the "House Service"
bond of Barbarossa and Sons Inc. & Nodland Construction Company Inc. in
the amount of $10,000.00.
MOVED b, Teresi seconded by Rahn carried to accept the bond of Barbarossa and
Sons Inc. & Nodland Construction Company Inc. for the construction of the
South Trunk Sewer Improvement Project.
rmendment to Heating Ordinance -fit Reading:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Rahn carried to give a second reading to an
ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDTNG TFHEATING ORDINANCE BY
ESTABLISHING LIC7,VSE AND PERMIT FEES."
MOVED by Rahn seconded by Teresi carried to approve the above ordinance
herein quoted by title on its second reading and to order publication
thereof. See ordinance book page
Amendment to Building Code, Second Reading:
MOV.FD by Teresi seconded by Rahn carried to give a second reading to an
ordinance entitled,"ATL ORDII\IATICr A�F1�?DING THE VILLAGI' WDF."
Ordinance Defining Front Lot Lines:
Action on this matter was deferred to the meeting og May 15, 1956.
First Reading Ordinance Amending Administrative Section Of Village Code:
A6tion deferred to the meeting of May 15, 1956
Physical Examinations for Volunteer Firemen:
The Attorney reported that he has not ,yet received the opinion of the Attorney
General.
Agreement with International Paper Company:
Action deferred to the meeting of May 15, 1956.
Re: Moving of "Albrecth Farm House into Belmont Addition:
Member Bies requested the council consider said matter at this meeting. The
Mayor requested unaminous consent from all members of the council for the
addi.t.ion of said matter to this council meeting agenda. Said concent was
granted. The Administrator f or the Village advised the Council and the public
that Mr. Rr Mrs. Albrecht had sold their farm home to an unnamed party and no
longer had intcntion whatsoever of moving their farm home into Belmont Addition.
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Progress Report of Attorney Re: Easements:
Jersey Avenue South: The Council instructed the attorney, after the attorney's
report that the attorney arrange for a conference between Mr. Douglas Rees and
Mr. S.M. McNamara.
East Half Yale Garden Homes: The attorney reported said rights-of-way were
under study for the condemnation proceedings.
West Half Yale Garden Homes: The administrator for the Village stated that
efforts should be made to expedite the aquisition of 33rd Avenue extended in
a westerly direction from Regent Avenue for inclusion in 1956 improvements. The
Village Engineer stated that he had discussed this matter with the owners of the
property and that they were all willing to transfer the necessary street right-
of-ways to the village at the earliest possible time. The council instructed
the attorney to secure such right-of-way easements at once.
South Trunk Sewer Easements: The attorney reported very substantial progress
in the acquisition of south trunk sewer easements.
Re: Buildinp, Permit #3588, Lots 8 &, 9- Block
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Mr. Donald W. Barr, 1421 Brenner Pass, representing the South Tyrol Hills
Association, presented a petition signed by 36 property owners, said petition
requesting council 't..... emply the full extent of its pmTer in aiding us to
maintain the standards of the neighborhood .....'t Mr. Barr presented a letter
from Mr. Marshall G. Jacobson, owner of lots 5 6, Block 3, Tyrol Hills,
said letter requesting the Tyrol Bills Association take action regarding the set-
back of the home under construction on Lots 8:& 9, Block 3, Tyrol Hills Addition.
Mr. Milton Nickey, owner of lot 11, advised the Council that he wished this
matter resolved at the earliest possible timein order so that he can proceed
with building plans for the lot which he owns.
Mr. Earl Maxwell, attorney for the owner and builder, advised the council
that he recognized the error of his client and offered on behalf of his client
to cause the basement structure to be moved 5 to 8 feet farther south.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Rahn carried to adjourn consideration of this matter
to 4117 Wayzata Boulevard at 8:00 o'clock A.M. May 21 19562 it being agreed
that all interested parties, including the entire council, will meet at said
time and place for the purpose of settling said matter; it being further provided
that all action taken by the Council at said meeting shall be entered and
recorded in these minutes as though actually occuring in the council chambers.
(Council met with owners of property at the time and ;dace above set forth and
agreed as follows:)
MOVED by Rahn seconded by Bies carried to move the existing front wall of the
basement structure located on lot P & 9, Block 3, Tyrol Hills Addition, Street
address 4117 Wayzata Boulevard southerly a distance of approximately 9 feet.
Mr. Nylon, Mr. Maxwell, and Mr. Williams were present and agreed to the above.
Collective Bargaining for Municipal Employees:
The Village Administrator advised the council that he had been served with
a court writ ordering the council to show cause why writ of Mandamus should not
be issued to cause the council to excerise its discretion in the appointment
of the municipal representative to the adjustment panel provided for by state
law.
Council referred the matter to the Village Attorney for study and recommendation
at the earliest possible time.
Request for Commercial Building Permit: Northern Homes Inc., 6200 Wayzata
Boulevard:
MOVED by Bies seconded by Rahn carried to instruct the building inspector to
issue a building permit for the construction of the business use building per
plans and specificiations inspected by this council and on file in the office
of the building inspector, provided, however, the sheet metal sides of the
structure are painted a non -contrasting color within one year.
Request for Commercial Building Permit Leaf Construction Company:
Mr. Ray Bergeson, representative of the Leaf Construction Company, stated that
his clients would deed 30 feet from the northern part of their property for
Laurel Avenue extended and requested the issuance of a building permit for a
commercial building per plans on file in office of building inspector.
MOV,D by Rahn seconded by Teresi carried that the matter be tabled for study.
Area to be Assess -d; Lowry Avenue'Storm Sewer:
Mr. & Mrs. Bert Putnam were present. The engineer for the Village presented
a plat map depicting thereon the entire water shed area and the area proposed
to be assessed at a higher rate, said rate arbitrarily set, for purposes of
discussion, at $1.00 and $.50 with a uniform rate of $.67 per foot over the
entire drainage area.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Rahn carried that the matter of the assessments be
referred to the Committee of the Whole for study and recommendation at a
meeting, the time and place for which is yet to be decided.
Report of Member Bies & Engineer Re: Purchase of Dump Truck:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Rahn carried that the Village Clerk be instructed
to insert notice of advertisement for call for bids in the official village
newspaper for the furnishing of three dump trucks per specifications hereto-
fore approved by this council, said bids to be taken on June 5, 1956.
Purchase of Bituminous Materials for 1956 Street Improvements:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Rahn carried that the Village Clerk be. instructed
to insert notice of advertisement of call for bids in the official village
newspaper for the purchase of Bituminous Material for 1956 Street Improvements
per specification heretofore approved by this council, said bids to be taken
on June 19, 1956.
Building Permits for Residences in Open Development Areas:
Messrs Varner, and Elson were present. The Administrator advised the council
that Council policy required the council to issue or approve all permits for
the construction of residences in open Development areas. The matter was
deferred to the meeting of May 15, 1956, with the request that council give
additional consideration to the policy set forth above.
Dog Control Contract with Merry Hills Kennel:
140VFD by Teresi seconded by Bies carried to extend the existing contract with
Merry Hills Kennels for an additional six weeks period from I"'ay 7th through
June 18th, 1956.
Plat of Dawn Acres Second Addition Final Approval:
MOVED by Rahn seconded by Bies carried to accept the plat of Dawn Acres Second
Addition subject to submission of completion and maintainence bond and to
order advertisement of public hearing to rezone said plat to Residential Use
on June 4, 1956, and to authorize the proper village officials to affix their
signatures thereto.
Platting Policy re: Installation of Sanitary Sewer Services:
MOVED by Rahn seconded by Teresi carried to require all platters to submit
necessary money for the installation of sanitary sewer service to the property
platted-. The council after further discussion agreed that where platter could
not put up the necessary money the council required the platter to submit a
sufficient petition for the installation of sanitary sewer lateral services
where such services are available by reason of the construction of trunk sewers,
the cost of said municipal services to be paid for via special assessments
levied against the benefited property.
Sanitary Sewers Mary Hills and Dawn Acres II Additions:
MOVHD by Rahn seconded by Teresi carried that the G.M. Orr Engineering Company
make a preliminary report and cost estimate for the installation of Sanitary
Sewer Laterals in Mary Hills and Dawn Acres Second Additions. Mr. Harry Mayeron,
representative of said engineering company, was present and stated that the
company would perform said work. The administrator pointed out that the installation
of sanitary sewers in said additions would be a part of Fund #20 1956 Public
Improvement.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Rahn carried to authorize the Plumbing Inspector
to permit temporary sanitary sewer systems in Dawn Acres Second Addition and
Mary Hills Addition.
Re: Registrability of $1,375,000.00 Bonds:
Member Rahn introduced the f oll owing- resolution herein quoted by title and
MOVIM its adonti_on:
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"R? LUTION PROVIDING FOR REGISTrRABILITY OF 8 37
SORO5, 000.00 LATERAL SF,.dER
IMPROVh71FNT lel & $1,000,000.00 TRUNK SEWER IMPR7VFMENT #2 BONDS, & AMENT-
ING THE RESOLUTIONS FIXING TF17 FORM AND DETAILS OF SAME ADOPTED APRIL 12,
1956."
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Teresi and upon vote being taken thereon the following voted in
favor thereof: Bies, Nadasdy, Rahn & Teresi: and the following voted
aga inst the same: None, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed
and adoptedJa� approved s
�ved and 'd by the Mayor and attested by the
Clerk. � mac'3
Sewer Lateral Construction in 1956 in South Trunk Sewer District:
The Council decided that sewer laterals would not be constructed in the south
trunk sewer district for the following reasons:
1. Even if the Council were to decide to go ahead with such sewer lateral
construction at this time it is doubtful that all hearings and lettings
could be completed before the winter freeze-up and that even if such
could be completed before the freeze-up there could not be any house
service until the spring thaw in March or April of 1957.
2. It is very doubtful that contractor:; will bid on any more work this
year at a fair price inasmuch as all contractors in the Twin Cities
area have $1,000,000.00 or more dollars of work for the remainder of
1956.
3. It is very ioubtf ul that the necessary bonds can be sold in 1956 at
a reaGr_nable rate of interest inasmuch as the bond market is presently
glutted with municipal bonds from this section of the United States.
Proposed Date for Public Hearing .Fund #2D, 1956, Public Improvements:
Council tentatively set the date for the public hearing for the construction
of said i provements as June 4, 1956.
Hardship Waiver Lot 3, 4, Block 13, Winnetka Addition, Golden Valley:
MOVED by Rahn seconded by Bies carried to reduce the side -lot clearance on the
south side of said lots :from 15 to 9 feet per recommendation of the planning
Commission.
M01'E'D by Rahn seconded by Bies carried to approve the bills in the total amount
of.12,000.38
No. go . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Payroll No. 2219 to 2259 $ 52334.41"
9096. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .N. W. Bell Telephone Co. 130.24
90917 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Suburban Press 35.65'
9098. . . . . . . . . . . .Pacific Coast Bldg. Officials Con. 50-00-
;099& . . . . . . . . . . .Henn. County Ag. Society 25.00
9100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Minn. State Fire Chief Assn. 15.00-,
9101. . . . . . . . .Northern States Power Co. 307.61' -*,
9102. . . . . . . .?�d. A. 1,1oes 99. 81,
9103. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Golden Valley Fire Dept. 15.ry) -
9104 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .G.V. Heating & Sheet Metal 27.00"
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No. 9105*
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. .Uniform Building Code Assn.
9106 .
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. .Fd Ryan, . Sheriff
9107 .
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. . Farnham's
9108..
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. .Minn. Wholesalers Inc.
91090
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. .Nat'l Cash Register Co.
9110 .
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. .Panama Carbon
9111 .
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. .Glenwood Ingelwood
9112 .
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. .Haff Rubber Stamp Co.
9113 .
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. .Crown Rubber Stamp Co.
9114 .
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. .Miller - Davis Co.
9115 .
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. .Syndicate Printing Co.
9116.
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. .Suburban Floor Service
9117 .
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. .J. A. Curtis
9118 .
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. .Al Stein
9119 .
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. .Knights Pharmacy
9120 .
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. .Edward J. Howard
9121 .
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. .Everett Frandsen
9122*
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. .The Woodhead Co.
9123*
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. .Golden Valley Pure Oil
9124 .
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. .The Waterbury Co.
9125 .
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. .Mpls. War Surplus Store
9126.
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.Glendale Industries
0127
Thompson Lumber Co.
9128 .
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.
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. .Void
9129*
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. G.V. Direct Service
9130 .
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. .Larsen Garage
9131 .
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. .The Thomas Co.
9132*
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. .Burg R- Carlson
9133 .
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. .Harvey Sear -,Tick
9134 .
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. .Nat'l Bushing Parts Co.
9135 .
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.
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. . Void
9136 .
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. .G.M. Stewart Lumber Co.
9137 .
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.
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. .Olson Hi ?day Standard Service
9138 .
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. .H.A. Rogers Co.
9139*
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. . . . . . .
. .Suburban Henn. County Releif Beard
9140 .
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.
. . . . . . .
. .Barbarassa - Nodland
9141 .
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.
. . . . . . .
. .F.W. McCullangh
9142.
.I''ipls. Blueprinting Co.
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by Rahn seconded by Dies carried to adjourn.
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