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07-17-56 City Council MinutesREGULAR NLE,7TING of the VILLAGE COUNCIL July 17, 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 July 17, 1956 at 7:30 o1clock P.M. The following members were present: Bies, Nadasdy, Teresi, and Stark; and the following member arrived at 9:47 o'clock P.M.:Member Rahn. The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:50 P.M. Moved by Bies seconded by Stark carried that the reading of the minutes of the meeting held on July 19,1956 and dune 26,1956 and'July:2nd, 1956 be dispensed wibh and 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.) Bid Letting — Sewer Maintenance Truck: The Village Clerk and Administrator presented an affidavit of publication of notice of call for bids for the purchase of a sewer maintenance vehicle according to speci- fications approved by this Council on June 5, 1956. Said affidavit was examined, approved and ordered placed on file in the office of theVillage Clerk. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place for opening and consideration of sealed bids for the purchase of said sewer maintenance vehicle in accordance with the notice of advertisement for bids published by the Clerk and heretofore presented to this Council. The Village Clerk presented to the Council four sealed bids presented in the course of said notice. Said bids were then opened, publicly read , and considered. Said bids were found to be as follows: Name of Company Model and Type Piche Chevrolet Company Chevrolet 3103 Rettinger 1'loters, Inc. Ford Larson Bros. Chevrolet,Inc. Chevrolet Crystal Motors, Inc. International S-100 Total Price $2,030.00 2,157.33 1,924.77 2,133.50 The Village Engineer, after study, recommended that the Council accept a bid of The Larson Brothers Chevrolet Company. MOVED by Bies seconded by Stark carried to accept the bid of the Larson Brothers Chevrolet Company for the sum of $1,924.77 for the furnishing of the above mentioned piece of equipment, and to instruct that the bid checks of the unsuccessf ulbidders be returned. Public Hearing - Rezoning, Gift House Stamps: The Village Clerk and Adminstator presented an affidavit of publication of notice in the official Village Newspaper of public hearing to be held at this time and place regarding the rezoning of a parcel of land decribed in said affidavit from industrial to opendevelopment. Said affidavit was examined, approved and ordered placed on file. -2 - "Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Village. Council, July 17, 1956 The Mayor anno;anced that this was the time and the place for the public hearing above referred to. All persons present, who desired to do so were afforded an opportunity to express their views thereon. Objestor Nature of Objection Mr. S.D. Smith, President of Mr. Smith objected to changing present Clift House Stamps Inc. zoning on the grounds that his Company intended to occupy the premises with an industrial type building. There being no furthur objectors, the Mayor closed the public hearing. MOVED by Stark seconded by Teresi carried to give a first reading to repeal an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE OF GOLDEN VALLEY": Said ordinance zoning the property decribed in the affidavit of publication from industrial to open developement zoning district. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Stark carried to approve the above ordinance on its first reading. Request for Public Hearing - Rezoning, Atland Manufacturing Company Duane W. Foss petitioned the Council to zone certain described properties located at approximately 6500 Golden Valley Road for open development to inOl.lst,rial. The Administrator stated that the planning commission recommended.the`foregoing zoning action of the Village Council. MOVED BY Bies seconded by Stark carried that the Village Council hold public hearings on the rezoning of said properties as stipulated by this Council at this meeting from oper `-�T'I_opment district to industrial zoning district on August 7, 1956 and that the Village Clerk be instructed to insert notice of advertisment of said public hearing in the official Village newa=paper. Request for Public nearing - Rezoning Property North of Laurel Avenue Extended: The Admistrator stated that the Planning Commission had recommended that the South 300 feet of the NEL of the NEI of Section 5, Township 117, Range 21 be zoned from industrial to open development zoning. The Council stated that should a proper re- quest be made, it will consider any necessary change in the zoning in the future. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Stark carried that the village Council hold public hearings on the rezoning of said properties as stipulated by this Council at this meeting from industrial to open development zoning on August 21, 1956, and that the Village Clerk be instructed to insert notice of advertisement of said public hearing in the official Village Newspaper. Final Approval - Alfred Godfrey Addition, East One -Half Yale Garden Homes'; MOVED by Bies seconded by Stark carried to grant final approval on the plat of Alfred Godfrey Addition , all. streets having been constructed by rough grading and graveling, the cost thereof to be assessed against the benefitted properties, and to instruct the proper Village officials to execute the plat. sa "Minutes of the Regular 1"ieeting of the Village Council, July 17,1956" E.E. Dietrich's Third Addition - Acceptance of Platting Bond: MOVED by Bies seconded by Stark carrier to accept the bond for E.E. Dietrich's Third Addition, same having been approved by the Village Attorney as to form, said bond to be placed on file in the office of the Village Clerk, and to be released one year from this date, if all conditions of said bond have been met. Hardship Waiver - 4901 28th Avenue North: Mr. Loren Helling5 owner of the home constructed at the above address, and Mr. Norman Rooney, builder of said home, requested the Council grant a hardship waiver which would permit a balcony to encroach on the side yard entrances. The Administator stated that this matter had been before the Council on June 2,1956, an:! that the Council had referred the matter back to th,,� Planning Commission. The Administrator furthur stated that on July 12, 1956, the Planning Commission had again studied the matter and recommended that the balcony be removed. MOVED by Bies seconded by Stark carried to affirm the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the entire bal- cony be removed and to deny the request of Mr. Helling and Mr. Rooney for a hardship waiver. Member Bies stated that he was prompted to make the above motion in view of the seven inch encroachment of the foundation upon the side yard clearance. Second Reading - Ordinance Rezoning the "Hope Chest" Property: MOVED by Bies seconded by Stark carried to table the second reading of the ordinance until the final plat has been submitted and approved by this Council, and until such time as Dermits for homes are taken out, and under construction. Special Assessment Appeal - Sanitary Sewer Lateral Improvement No.l: Messrs. ecox, Armstrong, and Nielson: The Admistrator advised the Council that Mr. Edward X. Shannon, Assistant County Attorney, had, in a letter dated July 13, 1956, sent him copies of the petition filed in District Court in the behalf of Messrs. Hecox, Armstrong, and Nielson for testing and levying of special assessments against their properties, said special assessments having been levied by reason of the construction of Sanitary Sewer Lateral Improvement No. 2. The Councildiscussed the matter at length. MOVED by Bies seconded by Stark carried to table this matter until August 21, 1956. Re: Poor Relief: Moved by Stark seconded by Bies carried that the Village pay the administrative costs incurred by the Hennepin County Poor Relief office in the case of the transfer of Mr. George Anderson from Brainard, Minnesota to this jurisdiction. Report - Golden Valley Park Board Mr. Ray Stockman, President of the Golden Valley Park Board, advised the Council that he had been unable to meet with Mr. Charles Doell, Superintendent of the Minneapolis Park Board. The Council instructed that the report of the Park Board be placed on the Council agenda for August 7, 1956. 162 -- "Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Village Council, July 17, 1956" Application for Commercial Building Permit- Willys Motors: Moved by Teresi seconded by Bies carried that the building inspector be instructed to issue a building permit to the Willys Company for the construction of a commer- -dial building at approximately 5760 Wayzata. Boulevard. Request for Public Hearing - Rezoning, Mr. Lyle Murray: Mr. Lyle Murray requested that the Council hold a public hearing on the rezoning of certain properties lying south of Laurel Avenue extended and West of Turners Cross Road South. The Administrator stated that the Planning commission at its July 12th meeting had recommended the Council rezone said property to light industries. MOVED by Rahn seconded by Bies carried that the Village Council hold public hearings on the rezoning of said properties as stipulated by this Council at this meeting from open development to light industrial on July 30, 1956, and that the Village ale rk be instructed to insert notice of advertisement of said public hearing in the official Village newspaper, Municipal Water Service for the G.H.Tennant Company: The Village Engineer recommended that permission be granted to the G.H. Tennant Company to connect to the Olson Highway Water main provided: 1. The Village Attorney advises that the connection of the G.H.Tennant Company to said water main does not necessitate the construction of storage facilities by the Village of Golden Valley in order to conform with the terms of our contract with the City of Minneapolis because of the domestic water demand of the G.H.Tennant Company. 2. If the increased development of the property along Olson Highway results in an increase in the use of water above that use for which the twelve inch main was constructed and designed so reduces the pressures below a reasonable standard, the G. H. Tennant Company will be required by the Village to provide necessary storage facilities so that they will use water from the water main only during off peak hours. 3. That all extensions and all construction be paid for by the G. H. Tennant Company and under the direct supervision of the Village Engineer, and that the Village will be reimbursed the proper engineering fee for all studies and work. The Council instructed the Village Engineer to study the costs of the extension of the water main to service the G. H. Tennant Company, and that said costs be compared with the costs of constructing the water main in 1954 on a unit price basis, and submit his report to the Council on July 30, 1956. The Council instructed that the Village Attorney be prepared with a contract for submission to the Golden Valley Water Commission allowing the G. H. Tennant Com- pany to connect to the Olson Highway Water Main under conditions set forth above, should the Golden Valley Water Commission agree with all of the above conditions. Voting Machines: The Administrator read a letter from Mr. George M. Scott, County Attorney, dated July 6, 1956, and a resolution in the form of an agreement. The Council instructed that copies of said letter and agreement be mailed to each member of the Village 162A 162 A -5- "Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Village Council, July 17, 195611 Council and that the matter be placed on the Council agenda for August 21, 1956. Certificates of Indebtedness: The Council instructed the Administrator to present a study of the use of the use of the certificates of indebtedness for the Village of Golden Valley. Report - Minneapolis Park Board: The Council studied the resolution presented from the Minneapolis Park Board and instructed that the Village Attorney give the Council his recommendation regarding said resolution at its meeting of August 7, 1956. Special Assessments - Meadowbrook High School: The Administrator read a letter dated July 14, 1956, from Mrs. Marion Enghauser, Chairman of the Meadowbrook School Board, said letter requesting that the Council reduce the special assessments which will be levied against said property as a result of the construction of the South Trunk Sewer. The Council instructed.the Administrator to acknowledge receipt of said letter and to order said letter placed on file. Sale of Village Property on Winnetka Avenue : The Village Attorney presented a proposed advertisement for insertion in the Minneapolis Star, said advertisement stating that the Village Council will accept bids on the sale of the Winnetka Avenue property. After discussion, the Council approved said advertisement, instructing that any bids received for said property be studied by this Council at the meeting.of September 4, 1956. The Administrator read a letter from Mr. F. E. Clawson for the St. Louis and Minneapolis Railroad dated July 17, 1956. The Council instructed the Admin- istrator to advise Mr. Clawson that the Council will accept bids for the gravel pit on September 4, 1956. Turn -a -round - Kennedyts South Tyrol: The Council instructed the Administrator to place the matter of the ownership of certain properties in Kennedy's South Tyrol Addition on the Planning Commissionts agenda for August 9, 1956. Fire Department Participation in Minneapolis Civil Defense Exercises: MOVED by Teresa seconded by Bies carried that the Village authorize the Volunteer Fire Department to participate in the Civil Defense exercise within the limits of the City of Minneapolis on July 20, 1956. New Route - Plymouth Avenue: MOVED by Rahn seconded by Bies carried to authorize the proper Village officials to execute a deed of certain properties to the General Mills firm per action of this Council 'oh'-May'.15, -;19561 162 B M "Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Village Council, July 17, 1956" MOVED by Rahn seconded by Bies carried to approve the following bills in the total amount of $1141-128.14 Pay Roll No. 14 . . . . . . . . . $ 6,637.24 �, No. 9251Minnesota Fire Equip. Co. 500.00', 9292 . . . . . Al Stejskal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500.00 9293 . . . . . . . Northwestern National Bank of Mpls. . . . 25,230.42 9294 . . . . . . . Mrs. Ethel Baldus . . . . . . . . . . . . 550.00 °R 9295 . . . . . . . VOID . . . . . VOID. . . . . . . . . 9296 . . . . . . . G. M. Orr Engineering Company . . . . . 3,100.04 9297 . . . . . ... Martin Paquette . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00,',- 5.00,',-9298 9298. . . . . . . Geo. F. Dowling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.79\ 9299 . . . . . . . Standard Duplicator . . . . . . . . . . . 4.90 A 9300 . . . . . . . Doyle Lock Company . . . . . . . . . . .. 18.30`^ 9301 . . . . . . . Shell Oil Company .. . . . . . . . . . . . 70.40 '^ 9302 . . . . . . . Kuipers Hdwre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-52'3- 9303 . . . . . . . American Fire Ext'dAguisher Co. . 19.20'` 9304 . . . . . . . Cinesound Company . . . . . . . . . . . 71.02 9305 . . . . . . . Public Works Equip. Co. . . . . . . . .. 480.00'' 9306 . . . . . . . Keller Bros. Gravel Co. . . . . . . . .. 27.50,1' 9307 . . . . . . . Bury and Carlson . . . . . . . . . . . .. 239.20-^` 9308 . . . . . . . Stephen Komar .. . . . . . . . . . . . 0. 40.00 ' , 9309 . . . . . . . A. Paul Lommen . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3.50- .509310. 9310 . . . . . . Ed Ryan, Sheriff, Hennepin County . . . . 8.001 9311 . . . . . . . Farnhams . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 66.30 , 9312 . . . . . . . Construction Bulletin . . . . . . . . .. 13.00'' 9313 . . . . . . . H. A. Rogers Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.55 9314 . . . . . . . Thompxon Lumber Co. . . . . . . . .. 18.84 ,- 9315 . . . . . . . Mpls. Blue Printing Co. . . . . . . .. 56.11'' 9316 . . . . . . . Poucher Printing & Lithographing Co. 660.75 — 9317 . . . . . . . Friden Calculator Co. ... . . .. 45.00-" 9318 . . . . . . . Suburban Press . . . . . .. . . . . . . 142.20 — 9319 . . . . . . . City Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00 -- 9320 . . . . . . . Waldron Drugs . . . . . . . . .. 42.50- 9321 . . . . . . . J. V. Gleason . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 838-12- 9322 . . . . . . . G. M. Orr Engineering Co. . . . . . . .. 800.00 — 9323 . . . . . . . Arthur Hanson, State Treasurer . . . . .. 476.87 — 9324 . . . . . . . Minn. Hospital Service Association . . .. 183.85^ 9325 . . . . . . . Nodland & Barbarossa . . . . . . . . . .. 57,936-57--,- 9326 . . . . . . . Fund Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9327 . . . . . . . Federal Reserve Bank . . . . . . . . . .. 1,701-10-- 9328 . . . . . . . Borchert -Ingersoll, Inc. . . . . . . 472.25 — 9329 . . . . . . . Bury & Carlson, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 10,494.23'- 9330 . . . . . . . First Nat'l Bank of Mpls . . . . . . . .. 1,157.89 — 9331 . . . . . . . Northwestern Nat'l. Bank . . . . . . . . 387-00- 9332 . . . . . . . Clarence Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . 680.00 -1- 9334 . . . . . . . Leo J. Mueller . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150-00---- 50.00----9335 9335. . . . . . . Marilyn and Robert H. Maas . . . . . . . 150-00-- -7- "Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Village Council, July 17, 1956" MOVED by Bies seconded by Rahn carried that the meeting adjourn. 1 yor 162 C 1