01-15-57 City Council Minutesmom
REGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
January 15, 1957
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 January 15, 1957, at 7:30
o'clock P.M. The following members were present: Bies, Nadasdy, Rahn,
Teresi; Member Stark arrived at 8:00 P.M. The following was absent:
None.
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:35 o'clock P.M.
MOVED by Rahn seconded by Bies carried that the reading of the minutes
of the meeting held on January 3, 1957, be dispensed with and that said
minutes be approved as submitted to this Council prior to this meeting,
and as corrected at this meeting unless some member of the audience wishes
them read. (The minutes were not read.)
Bids - Bituminous Materials Distributor:
The Administrator presented an affidavit of publication of notice of call
for bids for the purchase of one bituminous materials distributor. Said
affidavit was examined, approved, and ordered placed on file.
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place for the opening
and consideration of sealed bids for the purchase of said equipment in
accordance with the notice of advertisement for bids heretofore presented
to this Council. The Administrator presented two sealed bids presented
in the course of said notice,
BIDDER MODEL BID PRICE
Ruffridge-Johnson Equip.Co Inc. Rosco RRE $5,426.00
1250 Gallon Less 10% 542.60 (30 days)
$4,883:40
Borchert -Ingersoll, Inc. Etnyre Model BX $5,000.00
Less 310.00 (mounted at
$4,690.00 Oregon,Ill.)
The Council referred said bids to the Village Engineer who, after study,
recommended that the Council accept the low bidder, Borchert-Ingersoll,Inc.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Rahn carried to accept the bid of Borchert -
Ingersoll, Inc. for the furnishing of the above listed bituminous
materials distributor per bid and specifications, at a cost not to exceed
$4,690.00 and to return the bid check of the unsuccessful bidder and the
successful bidder upon the furnishing of all items bids.
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Bids - Cash Drawer:
The Administrator presented an affidavit of publication of notice of
call for bids for the purchase of one cash drawer. Said affidavit
was examined, approved, and ordered placed on file.
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place for the opening
and consideration of sealed bids for the purchase of said equipment
in accordance with the notice of advertisement for bids heretofore
presented to this Council. The Administrator presented two sealed
bids presented in the course of said notice.
BIDDER
Cash Register Sales, Inc.
National Cash Register Co.
MODEL BID PRICE
Sweda Model #76 $1,830.00
Model 41-1-8-7-0
(A) 1C 2,149.00
The Council referred said bids to the Village Treasurer, who, after
study, recommended that the Council accept the bid of the National Cash
Register Company on the grounds that said machine is better adapted to
our present bookkeeping system.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Stark carried to accept the bid of National
Cash Register Company for the furnishing of the above listed cash
drawer per bid and specifications at a cost not to exceed $2,149.00,
and to return the check of the successful bidder on the furnishing of
all items bid, and to return the bid check of the unsuccessful bidder.
Public Hearing,Sanitar Sewer Assessments Lateral Improvement Area (g):
(International Paper Company)
The Administrator presented an affidavit of publication in the official
Village newspaper of a notice of public hearing on certain sewer assess-
ments described in the resolution of this Council relating thereto,
adopted December 18, 1956. Said affidavit was examined, approved, and
ordered placed on file.
The Mayor announced that the meeting was open for public hearing on said
proposed assessment, and all persons present who wished to do so were
afforded an opportunity to express their views thereon.
OBJECTOR OBJECTION
None None
The Administrator read a list of rates for special assessments for this
area, dated December 6, 1956. Mr. George Pennock, representative of G.
1:. Tennant Company, requested the hearing be continued to the next meeting
to allow time to study their assessment.
MOVED by Rahn seconded by Teresi carried to adjourn and continue the
instant Public Hearing on Sanitary Sewer Assessments, Lateral.Improve-
ment Area 1(g) to February 5, 1957.
Public Hearing - Rezoning of Certain platted Additions to Residential:
The Village Administrator presented an affidavit of publication in the
official Village newspaper of notice of public hearing to be held at
this time and place regarding the re -zoning of certain platted areas
from Open Development to Residential. Said affidavit was examined, ap-
proved and ordered placed on file.
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place for the public hear-
ing above referred to. All persons present who desired to do so were
afforded an opportunity to express their views thereon. No one appeared
either for or against said proposal.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried to give a first reading to an
ordinance "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE", said ordinance zoning
the following additions to Residential Zoning District:
Dawn Acres Second Addition
E. E. Dietrich's Third Addition
Westmore Heights Addition
Stewart's Ridgeway First Addition
Trach's First Addition
Hope Chest Addition - Except Lot 4, Block 2
Rearrangement of Lots 15, 16, and 17, Yale Garden Homes
Scherer Addition
Glenway Slope Addition
MOVED by Rahn seconded by Bies carried to approve the above ordinance
quoted herein by title, on its first reading.
Public HearinZ_- Jehovah's Witnesses (Adjourned from December 18 1956):
The Administrator read the Planning Commission's minutes and recommenda-
tion regarding rezoning this area. Mr. George Pennock, president of the
Planning Commission, further explained the Planning Commission's recom-
mendation to the Council. Mr. Gustav A. Larson, counsel for Jehovah's
Witnesses, discussed the matter with the Council and agreed to the Planning
Commission's recommendations dated January 10, 1957.
The Mayor then closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Stark carried to give a first reading to an
ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE", said ordin-
ance zoning this area to Institutional Zoning District contingent upon
compliance of all recommendations of the Planning Commission except as
noted below.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Stark carried to approve the above ordinance
herein quoted by title on its first reading and upon vote being taken
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thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Bies, Nadasdy, Rah p,
Stark, and Teresi, and the following voted against the same: None.
ReRort of Village Attorney:
The Attorney reported that the two contractors involved in the damage
and repairs to the Sanitary Sewer tile at Meadowbrook High School site
were negotiating to settle this claim.
Regarding the condemnation proceedings at 7810 Golden Valley Road, the
attorney reported the hearing would be held January 16, 1957, at the
Village Hall at 2:00 o'clock P.M.
The Attorney reported condemnation hearing regarding acquisition of
Lot A, Tyrol Hills, would be held on January 24, 1957.
MOVED by Rahn seconded by Teresi carried to authorize the Attorney to
accept the offer of Arvid E. Carlson & Son, Inc. to sell to the Village,
Lot A, Tyrol Hills, for the sum of $2,500.00.
The Attorney recommended a check, in the amount of $652.10, be issued
to George Hanson, 4601 Golden Valley Road, in final settlement of his
claim as a result of the installation of sanitary sewers.
MOVED by Stark seconded by Teresi carried to approve the payment of
$652.10 to George Hanson in full settlement of his claim.
New Village Hall - Committee Report:
Mr. Robert Van Hauer, representing the New Village Hall Committee, gave
a resume of the committee's work, and informed the Council that the Com-
mittee had interviewed several architects and recommended the Council
employ the Architectural firm of Haarstick and Lundgren. Council dis-
cussed the report at length and deferred a decision until January 22,
1957.
Re:_ John Hill, 1021 Quebec Avenue North:
The Plumbing Inspector reported to the Council that electrical work and
plumbing work was necessary at the above stated address, but recommended
this work be postponed until spring.
Final Approval of E. E. Crowl Plat:
The Village Engineer presented the recommendations of the Planning Com-
mission to the Council and pointed out that certain changes regarding
the ingress and egress to Merribee Hills plat from Golden Valley Road
had not been met by the platter. Council deferred action and referred
the plat back to the Planning Commission for further study and recom-
mendation that said changes requested by the Planning Commission be
completed by Mr. Crowl.
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Lateral Sewer Areas in Northwest Trunk District:
The Administrator presented a map showing Richland Hills, Winnetka
Heights, and Glenway Slope Additions, as prepared by the G. M. Orr
Engineering Company.
Preliminary Approval - Frank Topel Plat:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Stark carried to grant preliminary approval
of the plat of Frank Topel as approved by the Planning Commission and
the Village Engineer.
1955 and 1956 Audit:
The Village Treasurer recommended that the Village apprc�� the 1955
audit as submitted by Lonegren, Brackett, and Freemanj and that said
firm be employed to do the audit for 1956 at a fee no higher than that
paid for the 1955 audit.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried to approve the 1955 audit and
to employ the firm of Lonegren, Brackett, and Freeman to audit the
Village accounts for the year 1956.
Associate Park Board Member:
The Administrator read a letter dated January 10, 1957, from the pres-
ident of the Golden Valley Park Board, requesting that Mr. Wallace
Gustafson, a former member of the Park Board, be appointed as an.
Associate Park Board Member for a term of three years.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried to appoint Mr. Wallace Gustafson
as an Associate Park Board Member for a term of three years with the
provision that he has no vote on the Board.
Labor Adjustment Panel:
The Administrator reported that the third member appointed to said panel
had declined to serve on the panel, and the panel would not be able to
function until Judge Levi M. Hall appointed another member to complete
the panel.
Safety Council:
The Mayor appointed Member Stark to attend the Annual Safety Council
Dinner with the Chief -of -Police.
Bills:
MOVED by Stark seconded by Rahn carried to approve the bills as submitted
on the prelist.
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MOVED by Rahn seconded by Bies carried to adjourn the meeting.
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