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04-10-57 Special Meeting-61 - SPECIAL MEETING of the VILLAGE COUNCIL April 10, 1957 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a special meeting of the Village Council of the Village of Golden Valley, Hennepin County, Minnesota, was held at the Village Hall in said Village on April 10, 1957, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. The following members were present: Bies, Nadasdy, Rahn, Stark and Teresi; and the following was absent: None. The Mayor called the meeting to order at 8:20 P.M. RE: Raising the County Library Tax Limit: Mr. Ray Black, Secretary -Treasurer of the Citizens League of Minneapolis and Hennepin County, explained the use which suburban residents are making of the Minneapolis library system, and discussed the recommendations of a study committee headed by the Mayor of the City of Wayzata. MOVED by Bies seconded by Rahn carried to instruct the Administrator to advise Representative Leonard Lindquist that the Village Council endorses the State Legislation known as "Senate File #1355"• Re: Estimated Cost of Revision of Village Code: The Village Attorney stated that he and his associate, Mr. Neil Peterson, had not had time to study this matter fully and requested that the matter be deferred until the meeting of May 7, 1957. The Council granted the requested deferment. RE: Truck Routes: The Attorney stated that he would supply the Administrator with a written opinion regarding the establishment of truck routes. RE: Easements Necessitated by Reason of 1957 Lateral Improvements: MOVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried that the Attorney be authorized to obtain easements by negotiation where possible, but at the same time authorizing condemnation of all easements, should it appear that extended negotiation would be futile. Member Teresi introduced the following resolution herein quoted by title and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION ORDERING CONDEMNATION (Lateral Sewer Improvements 4A and 4B)" The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Bies,and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted -62 - in favor thereof: Bies, Nadasdy, Stark, Rahn, and Teresi; and the fol- lowing 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. See Resolutions Book page Acquisition of Street Rights -of -Way - East One -Half Yale Garden Homes: The Attorney stated that he will institute condemnation proceedings against all property owners who have not granted the Village street easements in the East One -Half of Yale Garden Homes. Easements - Northwest Trunk Sewer: The Council agreed with the Attorney that further efforts to acquire easements involving properties owned by Miss Catherine Carr and Mr. Neilson should be abandoned in view of the fact that the sewer is already constructed, and the route of the sewer will coincide with that of the street, when and if the areas owned by the above mentioned persons are platted. Northwest Trunk Sewer Easements: Mr. Kane stated that of the 32 easements originally listed to be acquired, seven were not needed. In addition, the Attorney advised the Council that there were a number of persons residing near the Brookview Golf Club who were unwilling to grant sewer easements until such easements as are needed from the Golf Club are provided. Mr. Kane further stated that he had a tacit agreement with the Attorney of the Brookview Golf Club that said Club would not in any way impede the construction of the North- west Trunk Sewer. RE: Adoption of Resolution Granting Certain Use Permits for Certain Lots in the East One -Half Yale Garden Homes: After explanation by the Administrator and the Attorney, the Council instructed that this matter be presented to the Planning Commission at its April 11, 1957 meeting, and that after action by the Planning Commission, it be referred to the Village Attorney for the drafting of a resolution granting the right to construct homes on certain "Substandard" lots in • the East Half Yale Garden Homes. Village Attorney's Fees for Condemnation for Sanitary Sewer Improvements ?: The Attorney stated that in the future, a fee for services would be sub- mitted as each easement was obtained. He stated that the Gluek easement would be shortly forthcoming, and that practice would be followed in this case. He also stated that over the next several meetings, he would try to get fees for these services in sewer district by sewer district, and that for the May 7th meeting, he would have a statement for fees covering the Northwest Trunk Sewer No. 1, constructed in 1954. Approvals of Form of Ballot and Approval of Resolution Adopted April 2, Setting Referendum Bond Election for May 6. 19377--. -63 - The Attorney advised the Council that all corrections, additions, and/or deletions recommended by the Council at the meeting of April 2, 1957, had been made in the resolution determining the necessity and expediency of issuing bonds for a Civic Center, including a Village Hall and offices, Public Library, Civil Defense headquarters, Fire Station, Police Station, garages and municipal facilities, and bonds for a municipal park system and calling a special election to vote on the issuance of such bonds. The Council instructed the Attorney to read certain portions of the resolution. There were no changes. McGinnis Case: The Attorney advised the Council that the McGinnis case was still under advisement by Judge Brand. Resolution Correcting Certain Erroneous Assessments The Administrator presented a resolution correcting erroneous assessments on Lots 5, 61 7, and 8, Block 4, McNair Manor Addition. The Council ap- proved the changes but deferred formal action on the matter to the meet- ing of April 16, 1957. Certification of Correction, Dawn Acres Second Addition: MOVED by Teresi seconded by Rahn carried to approve the certification of correction for Richland Hills and to instruct the proper Village officials to execute said certification. Village -wide Water Survey: Member Teresi introduced the following resolution, and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION DIRECTING APPLICATION FOR LOAN". The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Bies, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Bies, Nadasdy, Stark and Teresi; and the following voted against the same: Rahn; whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor a d his signature attested by the Clerk. See Resolutions Book Page . ,a«.87,�p 7. Appointment o Memberr-of Water Commission: MOVED by Teresi seconded by Rahn carried to appoint Mr. Burr Markham as Water Commissioner in and for the Village of Golden Valley. Mayor Nadasdy voted "NO". The Council instructed that the Administrator thank Mr. Donald Palmer, former member of the Water Commission, for his long and meritorious service to the Village of Golden Valley. Labor Adjustment Panel Re: Local 49: The Administrator advised the Council that the panel had met once and had scheduled another meeting for April 24, 1957. Upon question, the -64 - Administrator stated that he thought the business of the panel could be concluded on April 24th, and that the opinion of the panel would probably be available within two weeks following said date. Reorganization of Finance Department: The Administrator presented a letter dated April 10, 1957, subject matter as above stated. Council instructed that said letter be placed on file and that the matter be taken from the table on May 7, 1957. The Mayor recommended that the Council give consideration to hiring a municipal consulting firm to review the entire organization, personnel and procedures of the government of the Village of Golden Valley and stated that he would give the matter additional consideration at the meeting to be held on May 7th. Tax Forfeited Land (List ##427-C dated January 22, 1957): Member Rahn introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF TAX FORFEITED LAND DESIGNATED AS LIST 427-C". The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Teresi and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Bies, Nadasdy, Rahn, Stark, and 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. See Resolutions Book page 5'. Storm Drainage Improvement - Tyrol Hills: MOVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried that the Attorney be instructed to negotiate a settlement with Mr. Cleo Kennedy for the purpose of acquiring Lot A, Tyrol Hills Addition, and the south 160 feet of Lot 1, Block 7. Tyrol Hills Addition for a storm drainage improvement. Licenses: MOVED by Rahn seconded by Bies carried that the following licenses be issued per applications on file: Licensee Type of License Number of License Fee Par Golf Driving Tee Sell soft drinks 1296 $ 10.00 Speedy Sewer Service Scavenger 1313 35.00 Red Crown Lanes Sell cigarettes 1313 12.00 Red Crown Lanes Operate a bowling alley 1315 80.00 Vee Tee Company Operate a tavern 1316 350.00 IJO Bills: MOVED by Rahn seconded by Teresi carried to approve the bills. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Rahn that the meeting adjourn. AT yor 1 1