10-02-56 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
October 2, 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 October 2, 1956, at 7:30 o'clock P.M. The
following members were present: Bies, Nadasdy, Rahn, Stark, Teresi; and the
following were absent: None. The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:55 P.M.
Assessment Policy - Storm Sewers:
The Village Administrator read the proposed Storm Sewer Assessment Policy to the
Council, a copy of which is on file in the office of the Administrator, as follows:
Storm Sewer Improvements shall be assessed in the following manner:
1. The Village Engineer shall establish the boundaries of the storm sewer
district.
2. Where the proponent of a storm sewer improvement is a developer or
platter, he shall pay not less than fifteen percent of the total cost
of the improvement if the Village Council shall find such payment to
be in proportion to benefits,conf erred by the improvement.
3. The remainder of the cost of the improvement shall be assessed against
benefited property at a uniform cost per front foot for all lots or
parcels of land containing not more than 18,750 square feet.
a. Where property lying within the watershed is non -platted and
where a parcel of land contains more than 18,750 square feet,
the assessment shall be computed on an acreage basis; each
acre shall be assumed to contain 240 lineal feet of assessable
front feet and,
b. Unusually shaped lots shall be assessed as a special case.
4. For 1956, the front foot basis will be used.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Stark carried to approve the above policy.
Public Hearings,LMing of Srpecial Assessments:
The Administrator presented an affidavit of publication of notice in the official
Village newspaper of public hearings to be held at this time and place regarding
the levying of special assessments as described in a resolution of this Council
relating thereto adopted on August 21, 1956.
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place for the public hearings above
referred to, and stated that all persons present who desired to do so would be
afforded an opportunity to express their views thereon, and that all written
objections heretofore filed would be considered.
The Administrator announced that the funds and amounts to be considered at this
meeting were as follows:
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"Minutes of Meeting of the Village Council, October 2, 1956"
Public Hearing, Sanitary Sewer Supplemental Assessment, District No. 1 for
Constructed in 1955:
There were no objections to the levying of said assessments except as follows:
OBJECTOR
None
OBJECTION
None
Public Hearing, Grading and Graveling of Western Avenue Extended, Fund 20:
OBJECTOR OBJECTION
Mr. John E. Abdo, representing The assessment would be a harsh burden;
Mrs. Mary Ford, et al. they receive no benefit. Grade 81 too
high. Road is for exclusive benefit of
General Mills.
Mr. Joseph Holasek
Assessment too high; no benefit.
Mr. Ford stated "No offer had been received or entertained," "Wouldnft know what
price to put on the Ford property". Mr. Abdo stated: "They object to arq assess-
ment whatever; no benefit"; "assessment far in axcess of benefit".
Public Hearing, Grading &Graveling of Jersey, Louisiana & Laurel Avenue:
OBJECTOR OBJECTION
None None
Public Hearing, Storm Sewers - Cloverleaf Terrace Addition:
OBJECTOR OBJECTION
None None
Public Hearing, Storm Sewers - Dawn Acres Addition:
OBJECTOR OBJECTION
None None
Public Hearing, Bituminous resurfacing, District No. 1:
OBJECTOR OBJECTION
Kone None
Public
& Gutter - Welcome &
1WAWt.4C AUL"U. LV11, 6C no.L
OBJECTOR
None
OBJECTION
None
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Public Hearing Sanitary Sewer District No. 1 - Mary Hills & Dawn Acres:
OBJECTOR OBJECTION
None None
Public` Hearing, Reassessment of East one-half - Yale Garden Homes:
OBJECTOR OBJECTION
None None
Public Hearing, South Trunk Sewer District No. 2:
OBJECTOR OBJECTION
Brookview Country Club, Land is low ane "peaty" and unsuitable to
Mr. John M. Palmer build; trunk sewer is of mere potential,
rather than actual,value.
Lester Elstad, Courtlawn Addition Land is too low and of practically no value.
Manley Davenport Low land, not "very" valuable.
There being no further objections, the Mayor closed the public hearing. After ■
discussion and consideration of the various objections presented, Member Stark
introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION
AMENDING ASSESSMENTS FOR TRUNK SEWER N0. 21t,
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Bies, and umon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof: Bies, Nadasdy, Rahn, Stark, Teresi; and the following voted against
the same: None; whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
See Resolutions Book Page 39.�•
Member Teresi then introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS".
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member
Rahn, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof-.
Bies, Nadasdy, Rahn, Stark, Teresi; and the following voted against the same: None,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. See Resolutions
Book Page 9f •
Member Stark recommended every attempt be made to settle differences between parties.
Noble Avenue Re -Surfacing - Report of the. Village Engineer:
The Engineer recommended that the total construction cost of resurfacing Noble
Avenue be shared as follows: 40% by the Village, and 60% by the benefitted
property owners. On question the Engineer stated that future construction costs were
estimated at $21,000.00, in which case the Village will pay a total of $8,400 toward
said construction.
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MOVED by Teresi seconded by Rahn carried that the Village pay $5,500.00 as its
share of the 1956 costs of resurfacing Noble Avenue; and further, that the
Village pay 40% of all future construction costs.
Regarding Improvements in the East One-half Yale Garden Homes:
The Administrator stated that it had not been possible to specially assess the
cost of rough grading of certain streets in the East one half of Yale Garden
Homes and that he recommended that said assessment be laid over and included
in the assessment hearing to be held in October of 1957.
MOVED by Rahn seconded by Bies carried that the cost of the above referenced
rough grading be paid from the P. I. R. funds and that said fund be re-imbursed
at such time as money becomes available.
The Engineer on question stated that present costs were approximately $8,893.97
plus condemnation and legal costs.
Public Hearing - Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance:
The Administrator presented an affidavit of publication of notice in the official
Village newspaper of public hearing to be held at this time and place regarding
changes in sequence and logic of the comprehensive zoning ordinance. 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, and that all persons who desired to do so would be afforded an
opportunity to express their views thereon.
At the request of the Attorney, MOVED by Stark seconded by Ries carried to
adjourn the above referenced hearing to October 16, 1956.
Second Reading - Ordinance Rezoning Chest Property: (See minutes of July 2, 1956)
MOVED by Rahn seconded by Teresi carried to give a second reading to an ordinance
entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE BY ESTABLISHING A CERTAIN
COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT". (Hope Chest)
MOVED by Rahn seconded by Teresi carried to approve the above ordinance herein
quoted by title upon its second reading and to order publication thereof. See
Ordinance Book Page 299 .
Change Order Number 3 - South Trunk Sewer:
M®VED by Rahn seconded by Stark carried to instruct the G. M. Orr Engineering
Company to prepare preliminary report and cost estimates for the construction
of additional sewerage facilities to service the property now owned by the Hope
Chest Company.
Winnetka Avenue Improvementss
The Village Engineer recommended that bituminous paving and curb and gutter work
be postponed until 1958, but that the bridge -culvert on Winnetka over Basset's
Creek be constructed in 1957 in view of the probability of the construction of
sanitary sewer on Winnetka Avenue between Trunk Highway #55 and Faribault Street.
"Minutes of Regular Meeting of the Village Council, Octcber 2, 195611
MOVED by Stark seconded by Teresi carried to adopt the above recommendation of
the Village Engineer.
Pennsylvania Avenue North - Future Development:
The Administrator reported that the Planning Commission recommended that Pennsylvania
Avenue North from Golden Valley Road to Plymouth Avenue be widened to the east
of the present street right-of-way, if the street is improved.
LVED by Rahn seconded by Teresi carried that if and when Pennsylvania Avenue is
developed to a wider street, that the additional land be acquired from, property
now lying to the east of said street.
Final Approval - Stewart's Rid eway
MOVED by Rahn seconded by Bies carried to grant final approval to the plat of
Stewartts Ridgeway First Addition upon recommendation of the Planning Commission
and the Village Engineer, and to instruct the proper Village officials to execute
said plat, subject to the posting of a bond guaranteeing compliance with all
subdivision requirements of the Village in an amount to be specified by the
Village Engineer.
Hardship Waiver - Robert K. Carlson2 Lots 7 & 8 Meadowbrook Acres:
Action deferred until the meeting of October 16, 1956•
Billboard Permit - Dundee Landscaping:
MOVED by Rahn seconded by Bies carried to unanimously deny the application for
permit per files in the office of the Administrator
Commercial Building Permit - Schaper Manufacturing Company:
LVID by Stark seconded by Bies carried to instruct the Building Inspector to
issue a permit for a commercial building to the Schaper Manufacturing Company
per plans, plat, and specifications on file in the office of the Village
Administrator, subject however, to the dedication of a sixty foot road easement
running in a north -south direction, and further subject to the installation of
brick facing, or a reasonable facsimile thereof, on the southern and western
exposures of the building, and subject further to the approval of the plans and
specifications by the Pacific Coast Building Officials Conference.
MOVED by Stark seconded by Bies carried to instruct the Attorney to publish the
rezoning ordinance given its second reading to the Village Council on April 17,
1956. See Ordinance Book Page 301-.
Commercial Building - Swanson and Youngdale:
MOVED by Bies seconded by Stark carried to instruct the Building Inspector to
issue a commercial building permit to Swanson and Youngdale for the construction
of a commercial structure on lots 376 and 377, Glenwood Addition, per plat, plans
and specifications on file in the office of the Village Administrator, subject
however, to a 35 foot set -back from France Avenue and side lot setbacks of 10 feet
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on the South and 20 feet on the North; and subject further to the approval of the
building plans and specifications by the Pacific Coast Building Officials
Conference.
Request for Public Hearing - Vacation of St. Croix and Duluth Avenues:
MOVED by Bies seconded by Stark carried to instruct the Village Clerk to insert
notice of public hearing in the official Village newspaper regarding the vacation
of St. Croix and Duluth Avenues extended according and as described in a petition
on file in the office of the Administrator, said hearing to be held on November
13, 1956•
1957 Budget:
MOVED by Rahn seconded by Teresi carried to adopt the 1957 budget as presented by
the Administrator and to instruct the Administrator to enforce all provisions in
said budget.
MOVED by Rahn seconded by Teresi carried that the Administrator advise the County
Auditor that the Village Council of the Village of Golden Valley requests the
County Auditor to raise the sum of $185,451.93 through real and personal property
taxes collectible in 1957, plus a levy of one mill for the Poor Fund, and a levy
of one-third mill for the Fire Department Relief Association.
Acsuisition of New Village Hall Site:
MOVED by Rahn seconded by Teresi carried to instruct the Village Attorney to begin
acquisition of the Glorvick and Holzapfel properties by condemnation at once for
use of a public garage and a new Village Hall.
Resolution
Cen er:
the Special Assessments of the Minnesota
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MOVED by Rahn seconded by Teresi carried to instruct the Village Attorney to
prepare a resolution requesting that the Minnesota State Legislature permit the
Village of Golden Valley to specially assess the Minnesota State Highway Maintenance
Center for -sanitary sewer improvements.
Voting Machines:
Deferred to the meeting of October 16, 1956, by unanimous agreement.
Federal Planning Advancees for Municipal Water and Storm Sewer R ro_ nts:
Deferred to another meeting by unanimous consent of members of the Council.
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Cancellation of Resolution Number iiiWt
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MOVED by Rahn seconded by Teresi to cancel Resolution Number, adopted by the
Council on September 18,.1956.
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Licenses - Red Crown Lanes, Inc.:
MOVED by Rahn seconded by Bies carried to grant Red Crown Lanes, Inc., 7650
Wayzata Boulevard, the following licenses per application on file:
Bowling
License
Number
1182
Fee
$80.00
Soft Drink
License
Number
1181
Fee
$10.00
Cigarette
License
Number
1180
Fee
$12.00
Lateral Sanit= Sewer Improvements No. 3(a) and 3(b):
Member Bies then introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR
BIDS".
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Stark and, upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted in
favor thereof: Bies, Nadasdy, Rahn, Stark, Teresi; and the following voted against
the same: None; whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted,
signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the Clerk. Sa e- ofcso/u-y%e.�
'Ram'* - Rid9e- 3/ d
Village Administrator:
The Council instructed the Administrator to.draft a resolution for adoption by
this body outlining the duties and responsibilities of the Administrator for the
administration of Village affairs.
MOVED by Stark
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seconded by Bies carried to approve the bills in the total amount
of $145..470.86.
. . .
. . . . Pay Roll No. 19
$6j936931-1--
No. 9464.
Northwestern National Bank
19975.43
9465 .
. .
. Minnesota Hospital Service Assn.
240-75-1--
9466 .
. .
. . . . . Federal Reserve Bank . . . . .
. . .
. 1.,794-10-
9467 .
. .
. . . . . Arthur Hanson, State Treasurer
. . .
. 494.50
9468 .
. .
. . . . . Larson Bros. Chevrolet . . . .
. . .
. 1,924.77
9469 .
. .
. . . . . Borchert -Ingersoll, Inc. . . .
. . .
. 470.001
9470 .
. .
. . . . . W. A. Moes . . . . . . . . . .
. . .
. 5,048.98.x.
9471 .
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. . . . . Nodland-Barbarossa Co. . . . .
. . .
. 70..43o.33-
9472 .
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. . . . . Earl Welch . . . . . . . . . .
. . .
21,676.15-,
9473 .
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. . . . . Art Bolier Const. Co. . . . .
. . .
29,,629.02,,-
1003 .
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. . . . . Kuipers Hardware . . . . . . .
. . .
50.61
1004 .
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. . . . . Golden Valley Pure Oil . . . .
. . .
524.20
1005 .
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. . . . . Suburban Press . . . . . . . .
. . .
120.00-,
1006 .
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. . . . . Glenwood -Inglewood . . . . . .
. . .
22-50-,
1007 .
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. . . . . J. A. Curtis . . . . . . . . .
. . .
35-25-y-
1008 .
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. . . . . VOID . . . . . VOID . . . . .
. . .
1009 .
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. . . . . Him. Motorized Fire Truck Co.
. .
507-72-\
1010 .
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. . . . . Farnham's . . . . . . . . . .
. . .
37-51--
1011 .
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. . . . . Rosenwald -Cooper, Inc. . . .
. . .
441.6o.1-
1012 .
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. . . . . Cornelius Rydmark . . . . . . .
. . .
186.004'-
86.004' -
1013
1013 .
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. . . . . H. A. Rogers . . . . . . . . .
. . .
42.40'
1014 .
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. . . . . Bury & Carlson . . . . . . . .
. . .
405.60-N
1015 .
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. . . . . Landers, Norbloom, Christensen Co.
7.68-y-
1016 .
. Hanover Tool Sales Co.
6.25 J-
1017 .
.. . Borchert -Ingersoll
271.13 V-
1018 .
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. . . . . Rihm Motor Co. . . . . . . . .
. . .
20.091"-
0.091"-1019
1019.
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. . . . . Harvey Glorvick . . . . . . .
. . .
90.00''
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No. 1020 . . . . . . . H. V. Johnson Culvert Co. . . . . 95.76
1021 . . . . . . . Friden Calculator . . . . . . . 250.00 ti
1022 . . . . . . . Minneapolis Blueprinting Co. 0 207.17 A
1001 . . . . . . . J. V. Gleason . . . . . . . 729.05
1003 . . . . . . . G. M. Orr Engineering Co. . . . . . . . . . 800.00 -1
MOVED by Rahn seconded by Teresi carried to adjourn the meeting.
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