11-05-57 City Council Minutes1
REGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
November 5, 1957
Page 225
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Village
Council, Village of Golden Valley, Hennepin County, Minnesota, was held
at 8030 Olson Memorial Highway in said Village on November 5, 1957, at
7:30 o'clock P. M.
The following members were present: Bies, Flannagan, Nadasdy, Stark,
and Teresi;
and the following were absent: None.
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:45 o'clock P. M.
Present were Village Deputy Clerk Helen Penniman, Village Engineer Donald
Sorensen, Village Attorney Stanley Kane, Village Treasurer C. W. Bryan,
Village Assessment Clerk Robert Burns, and Chairman of the Zoning Committee
of the Planning Commission Paul Velz. The following was absent: Village
Clerk and Administrator Royce W. Owens.
Re: Minutes:
MOVED by Stark seconded by Flannagan carried unanimously to approve the
minutes of the meetings of October 15, 1957, and October 22, 1957•
Bids -Police Patrol Vehicle:
The Acting Chief -of -Police presented an affidavit of publication of notice
of call for bids for a police patrol vehicle per specifications. Said
affidavit was examined, approved and ordered placed on file.
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place affixed in said notice
for the opening and consideration of sealed bids presented in the course of
said notice. The Acting Chief -of -Police stated that three sealed bids were
received as follows:
NAME
Dahlberg Brothers Inc.
11th at .Excelsior
Hopkins, Minnesota
MODEL
Ford Custom 300 Tudor
1958
Steenerson Motor Company Edsel Ranger 2 Dr. Sedan
1600 Lyndale Avenue North 1958
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Midway Ford Company Ford Custom 300 Tudor 1958
18324 University Avenue
St. Paul, 14, Minnesota Ford Ranch Wagon Interceptor
1958
AMOUNT OF BID
$2,365.00
$2,737.00
2,339.00
2,579.00
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MOVED by Stark seconded by Flannagan carried to refer the above bids to
the Acting Chief -of -Police for consideration and report recommendation to
the Council at the meeting of November 19, 1957.
Public Hearing -Rezoning request -Mr. Irving Brown, Golden Valley Outlots,
from Open Development to Commercial District:
The Village Attorney 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 proposed rezoning as described in said affidavit
from Open Development to Commercial, or, in the alternative, to any
other zoning category. 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 all persons present who desired to do so were afforded
an opportunity to express their views thereon, and all written objections
heretofore filed with the Clerk were presented and considered as follows:
OBJECTOR OBJECTION
None None
The Mayor then declared the public hearing closed.
MOVED by Stark seconded by Bies carried to give a first reading to an
ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE"
(Irving Brown - Pure Oil Rezoning)
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Stark carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its first reading.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Stark carried to give a second reading to the
above entitled ordinance on the grounds that a public urgency exists.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the above ordinance
herein quoted by title on its second reading, and to order publication there-
of. See Ordinance Book page 330 .
Building Permit - Pure Oil Service Station, St. Croix Avenue & Douglas Drive
a portion of Block 11, Tarnall's Golden Valley Outlots:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried to instruct the Building Inspector
to issue a building permit for the commercial building of the Pure Oil Service
Station, per plans and specifications on file and subject to the approval of
the plans by the International Conference of Building Officials.
Final Plat Approval - Otto's First Addition:
Mr. Paul Velz, chairman of the Zoning Committee of the Planning Commission
advised the council that the Planning Commission approved said plat at its
meeting of October 12, 1957.
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MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to grant final approval to
the Plat of Otto's First Addition upon recommendation of the Planning
Commission, subject to the posting of a bond guaranteeing compliance with
sub -division requirements of the Village of Golden Valley, said bond to
be released one year from this date providing all requirements of said
bond have been met in the opinion of the Village Engineer.
Acquisition of lot for drainage purposes, Janalyn Circle:
The Village Engineer advised the council that Mr. Ralph Beal, owner of
said lot, was willing to negotiate with the Village regarding the acquisition
of said lot for drainage purposes. The Village Engineer submitted a written
report dated November 1, 1957, said report was ordered placed on file in
the Clerkts office.
Drainage Problem, alley between Circle Down and T.H. #121
The Village Engineer submitted a written report dated November 1, 1957,
regarding participation by the State Highway Department in the cost of
storm sewer installation. Said report was ordered placed on file in the
Clerk's office.
Petition for Traffic Signals at Winnetka Avenue North and T.H. #55t
The Village Engineer presented a signed petition for said traffic signal
which was ordered placed on file in the Clerk's office.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Stark carried that a traffic flow study be made
by the state highway department at said intersection.
Request to use pipe not presently allowed by ordinance for sewer house
connection, Mr. W. R. Coffin:
Mr. W. R. Coffin requested permission to install a bituminous fibre type
pipe for his house connection to sanitary sewer. Inspectors Hamman and
Spaulding both stated this type of pipe is not allowed under our present
ordinance. Mr. Spaulding requested permission to have this type pipe
tested and to report the result of said test at the meeting of November
19, 1957.
Request of Minneapolis Northfield and Southern Railway to locate spur
tracks across Xenia Avenues
MOVED by Bies seconded by Stark carried to grant permission for said
crossing on Xenia Avenue.
Res Special Assessments against 8100 Wesley Drive, Mr. Karl Lepping:
Council deferred this matter to a later meeting.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to instruct the Village
Attorney to prepare a resolution regarding a special fund for miscellaneous
fees collected by the Village.
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Resolution Amending Certain Special Assessment Rolls:
Council deferred this matter to the meeting of November 19, 1957•
Addendum to New Hope Sewer Contract re: Terra Linda Additions:
The Village Attorney submitted the Addendum to New Hope Sewer Contract.
Said contract was ordered placed on file.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Stark carried to approve the contract with
New Hope and to authorize the proper Village officials to execute same.
Resolution approving agreement with State of Minnesota for traffic control
The agreement between the State of Minnesota, Golden Valley and Plymouth
Township was presented and ordered placed on file in the Clerk's office.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the Agreement
subject to a subsidiary agreement between Golden Valley and Plymouth
Township and to authorize the proper Village officials to execute same
after agreement is reached between Golden Valley and Plymouth Township
regarding the sharing of maintenance and operation costs for the signal
at County Road #18 and T.H. #55•
Resolution regarding municipal state aid roads:
Member Bies introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING MUNICIPAL STATE AID STREET SYSTEM"
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Stark and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in
favor thereof: Bies, Flannagan, Nadasdy, 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 221 .
the Heating Code of
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Bies carried to give a second reading to
and ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE" (Making Heating Code
Permit Fees Applicable to Construction and Erection in the
Open Development and Residential Districts)
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its second reading and to order publication thereof.
See Ordinance Book page 331 .
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First Reading Ordinance -Limiting Rezoning Requests:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Stark carried to give a first reading to an
ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE" (Limiting Consideration
of Rezoning Requests)
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Stark carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its first reading with recommended corrections.
Re: License Fees, games of skill:
A letter from the Twin City Novelty Company, Mr. Norton Lieberman, dated
October 25, 1957, was read and ordered placed on file. Council deferred
this subject to the November 19, 1957, meeting, pending a survey of sur-
rounding communities license fees for games of skill.
Re: Northern States Power Company Franchise:
Council deferred this matter to November 19, 1957.
Appointment of Member to Golden Valley Park Board:
Council deferred this matter to November 19, 1957•
Request for billboard permit, Golden Valley Lanes, Inc.:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Stark carried to grant said billboard permit,
per specifications on file in the office of the Clerk.
Elimination of Olson Highway Sewer Lift Station.-
Mr.
tation:Mr. Sam Huston, representative of G. M. Orr Engineering Company, reported
an estimated cost of $511,000.00, for the elimination of Lift Station No. 1.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Teresi carried to request a written report from
G. M. Orr Engineering Company regarding the elimination of Lift Station No. 1.
Prel
rt Gradiniz &
Laurel, Xenia
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
The Village Engineer presented preliminary plans for certain proposed public
improvements, said Engineer's estimate of the cost of said improvement as
follows:
Total cost $5,681.10
which plans and estimates were examined by the Council, approved and
ordered placed on file.
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Member Bies then introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS" (Grading and gravelling: Laurel Avenue 58 GG -3; Xenia
Avenue 58 GG -4; Gettysburg Avenue and Duluth Street 58 GG -1)
The motion.for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Stark and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in
favor thereof: Bies, Flannagan, Nadasdy, 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. Said public hearing
to be held December !t, 1957•
Preliminary Plans, addition to Village garage:
Council deferred this matter to the meeting of November 19, 1957.
1957-58 Salary Studies:
Council deferred this matter to the meeting of November 19, 1957•
Advisory Library Board:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
Mrs. Griffin reported that the Library Board was unable to secure the
lease on the building at 633 Winnetka Avenue North, but will continue
to loock for suitable quarters for the library.
Appointment of Election Judges and Clerks:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Stark carried to approve the appointment of
the following list of Judges and Clerks for the Village Election of
December 3, 19571
District No. 2 - St. Margaret Mar-y's School
Mrs.
Irene Hafterson - Captain
District No. 1
Noble School
Ju.
8-7149
Mrs.
Earl Costigan -
Captain 3030
Quail Avenue North
Ju.
8-5063
Mrs.
Howard Griffin
2933
Quail Avenue North
Ju.
8-2044
Mrs.
Lyle Jensen
2925
Perry Avenue North
Ju.
8-6996
Mrs.
Ted Valine
4920
Triton Drive
Ju.
8-1426
District No. 2 - St. Margaret Mar-y's School
Mrs.
Irene Hafterson - Captain
5104
Thotland Road
Ju.
8-7149
Mrs.
Louise Hutchinson
5249
Golden Valley Road
Ju.
8-6802
Mrs.
Francis Bohnenstingel
3211
- 23rd Avenue North
Ju.
8-8816
Mrs.
Helen Anderson
5349
Golden Valley Road
Ju.
8-5381
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MOVED by Bies seconded by Stark carried to approve the bills as submitted
on the prelist of bills, except over -run on bill No. 1,271.
MOVED by Stark seconded by Flannagan carried to adjourn the meeting.
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Attests
Village Deputy Clerk
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District
No. 3 - Fire Station
Mrs.
L. 0. Wallgren - Captain
4515 Chatelain Terrace
Fr.
4-3529
Mrs.
Al Gilbertson
341 Burntside Drive
Ja.
1-0125
Mrs.
Carl Sandell
4605 Chatelain Terrace
Fr.
4-2740
District No. 4
- Meadowbrook School
Mrs.
Inez Kullberg - Captain
100 South Lilac Drive
Li.
5-6047
Mrs.
0. C. Chamberlin
621 Turnpike Road
Li.
5-6261
Mrs.
S. Helgeson
201 Janalyn Circle
Fr.
7-3801
Mrs.
Arnold Larson
4500 Avondale Road
Fr.
7-4622
District
No - _5 - Village Hall
Mrs.
Betty Tetrud - Captain
1041 Idaho Avenue North
Li.
5-8056
Mrs.
Herbert Hirt
1101 Idaho Avenue North
Li.
5-8667
Mrs.
Don Scrimger
1337 Kelly Drive
Li.
5-8038
Mrs.
Eileen Assumma
6545 St. Croix Avenue
Li.
5-4651
District No. 6
- Co -Operative Seed Exchange
Mrs.
Arthur Wilson - Captain
6701 Glenwood Avenue
Li.
5-9616
Mrs.
Sheldon Ostroot
7430 Harold Avenue
Li.
5-6653
Mrs.
Matt Dougherty
9325 - 6th Avenue North
Li.
5-8929
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Stark
carried that the council will approve
the appointment of additional clerks and alternates.
Bill s;
MOVED by Bies seconded by Stark carried to approve the bills as submitted
on the prelist of bills, except over -run on bill No. 1,271.
MOVED by Stark seconded by Flannagan carried to adjourn the meeting.
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Attests
Village Deputy Clerk
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