02-18-58 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
February 18, 1958
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 8030 Olson Memorial. Highway in said Village on February 18, 1958,
at 7:30 o'clock P. M.
The following members were present: Bies, Flannagan, Nadasdy, Scherer,
Teresi; and the following was absent: None.
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:30 o'clock P. M.
Present were Acting Village Clerk and Administrator Donald Sorensen, Village
Attorney Stanley Kane, Village Treasurer C. W. Bryan, Building Inspector
Dan Lynch, President of Planning Commission George Pennock, Special Assessment
Clerk Robert Burns, Deputy Clerk Helen Penniman, Chairman of Zoning Committee
of the Planning Commission Paul Velz, Consulting Engineer from Orr-Schelen
Robert Huston Jr., Acting Chief -of -Police Everett Frandsen.
Minutes of the meeting of February 4, 1958, February 6, 1958:
Council instructed the deferred meeting on Lateral Sanitary Sewer Improvement
58-L.F. be deferred to March 11, 1958, said correction of the minutes of
February 6, 1958.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to approve the minutes of February
4, 1958, and February 6, 1958, as corrected above.
Public Hearing -Reassessment of Brookview (Superior) Country Club Property
for Trunk Sewer Improvement No. 3:
The Acting Village Clerk and Administrator presented an affidavit of publi-
cation of notice in the official Village newspaper of public hearing to be
held at this time and place regarding the proposed reassessments as described
in said affidavit. 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 writeen objections
heretofore filed with the Clerk were presented and considered as follows:
OBJECTOR
Mr. John Palmer, Attorney for
Brookview Country Club
OBJECTION
Mr. Palmer reiterated the objections
contained in the document of OBJECTIONS
dated February 14, 1958, said objec-
tions to Reassessment for Sewer Impro-
vement,No. 3 were received and read
by the Councilmen and placed on file
in the Clerk's office.
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Mr. Kenneth Rahn Mr. Rahn questioned the advisability
of passing a resolution until the
case pending in district court was
settled.
The Mayor declared the public hearing closed.
Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION CANCELING ASSESSMENT OF BROOKVIEW COUNTRY CLUB (ALSO KNOWN AS
SUPERIOR COUNTRY CLUB) FOR TRUNK SEWER IMPROVEMENT NO. 3"
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, Flannagan, Nadasdy, Scherer, 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 2LI,' .
Member Bies introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND CONFIRMING REASSESSMENT OF BROOKVIEW COUNTRY CLUB
(ALSO KNOWN AS SUPERIOR COUNTRY CLUB) FOR TRUNK SEWER IMPROVEMENT NO. 3"
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Flannagan, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted
in favor thereof: Bies, Flannagan, Nadasdy, Scherer, 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, Z' �/ .
Re: Vacation of Triton Drive:
Mr. George Pennock, president of the Planning Commission submitted the
Planning Commission recommendation regarding said Vacation of Triton Drive
(see minutes of Planning Commission dated February 13, 1958). The Council
referred the matter to the Planning Commission for further study.
Hardship Waiver -Trach Construction Company, 8100 Olson Memorial Highway:
Mr. George Pennock, president of the Planning Commission submitted the
Planning Commission recommendation regarding said hardship waiver (see
minutes of Planning Commission dated February 13, 1958. Said recommend-
ation was not acted upon by the Council.
Mr. Paul Velz, Chairman of the Zoning Committee of the Planning Commission
suggested that the building setback requirement be established in the
rezoning proceedings eliminating the necissity for a futute waiver of
setback requirements.
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Regular Meeting of the Village Council, February 18, 1958
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to order a public hearing on
March 18, 1958, to rezone said property from Commercial Zone to Business
and Professional Zone.
Hampshire Oaks Fourth Addition, Final Plat Approval:
MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to grant final approval of Hampshire
Oaks Fourth Addition upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
the Village Engineer. The Platter submitted a certified check in the amount
of $900.00 in lieu of posting bond, guaranteeing compliance with sub -division
requirements of the Village of Golden Valley. Said check to be released one
year from this date providing all requirements of the bond have been met in
the opinion of the Engineer.
Birchbank Addition to Glenurban, Final Plat Ap rp oval:
Council deferred the matter to the meeting of March 4, 1958.
Andrew Krutzig's (Lot 6, Keene, Higbee and Bitzer's Golden Valley Outlots)
Final Plat Approval:
Council deferred the matter to the meeting of March 4. 1958.
Ordinance -First Reading -Street Name Changes:
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to give a first reading to an
ordinance entitled:
"ORDINANCE CHANGING STREET NAMES" (Merribee Drive etc.)
Said ordinance changing the name of North-South portion of Merribee Drive to
Lee Avenue, East-West portion of Merribee Drive to Bassettts Creek Drive,
both in Merribee Hills Third Addition and Twenty -Third Avenue in Westmore
Heights to Twenty -Second Avenue.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the above ordinance
herein quoted by title on its first reading.
Re: Request to rezone N.E. corner of Douglas Drive and Golden Valley Road
to Commercial Zone for gasoline station -Alex E. Lessard:
Mr. George Pennock, president of the Planning Commission, submitted the
recommendation of the Planning Commission (see minutes of February 13, 1958).
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to deny said request by
unanimous vote.
Re: Bids -Petroleum Products:
The Administrator presented an affidavit of publication of notice of call
for bids for Petroleum Products for 1958. Said affidavit was examined,
approved and ordered placed on file.
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The Mayor announced that this was the time and place for the opening and
consideration of sealed bids in accordance with the notice of advertisement
for bids heretofore presented to this Council. The Administrator opened
and publicly read the bids submitted by Ford Deep -Rock Company, Golden
Valley Direct Service and Wm. H. McCoy.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Flannagan carried to refer said bids to the
Village Engineer for study and tabulation, and report results of the tab-
ulations at the meeting of March 4. 1958.
Re: Fill for Jersey Avenue - Church of Good Shepherd:
The following people appeared before the Council:
Mr. S. M. McNamara, representing the Church of Good Shepherd, again request-
ed payment for embankment removed from the Church property.
Mr. Douglas Rees and Mr. Richard B. Thompson of Rees-Thompson-Scroggins Inc.,
Mr. Louis Sachs representing Colonial Realty Company, Mr. Ralph Fredrickson
former Village Engineer, Mr. Kenneth Rahn former Chairman of Wayzata Develop-
ment Committee, all appeared and presented oral testimony that payment for
the embankment from the church property would be contrary to their under-
standing of previous commitments by all parties concerned.
After Lengthy discussion the Mayor closed the open discussion.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Flannagan carried unanimously to deny the request
of the Church of Good Shepherd for payment of fill obtained from the Church
property for the construction of Jersey, Laurel, and Louisiana Avenues.
Mr. McNamara stated the Church of Good Shepherd would not give additional
right-of-way for Laurel and Western Avenues.
Res Former Glorvick House, 7810 Golden Valley-Road.-
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alleyRoad:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
Member Flannagan read a letter dated February 15, 1958, from Barbarossa and
Nodland Company regarding the lease of said property. Said letter was
ordered placed on file in the Clerkts office. The Village Attorney stated
said lease for said property had been terminated. The Council authorized
a new lease to be executed with the Dahlberg Company for said property on
a month to month basis for the same rental the Dahlberg Company has been
remitting to the Barbarossa and Nodland Company.
Public Hearing -Proposed Vacation of Street (St. Croix Avenue,_Sec. 2
The Acting Village Clerk and Administrator presented an affidavit of pub-
lication of notice in the official Village newspaper of public hearing to
be held at this time and place regarding the proposed vacation as described
in said affidavit. Said affidavit was examined, approved, and ordered
placed on file.
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Regular Meeting of the Village Council, February 18, 1958
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 closed the public hearing.
Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
'gWOLUTION VACATING PORTION OF STREET" (St. Croix Avenue)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
b.Y Member Flannagan, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted
in favor thereof: Bies, Flannagan, Nadasdy, Scherer, and Teresi;
and the following voted against the same: None,
whereupon said resoluti6n was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by
the Magor, and his signature attested by the Clerk. See Resolutions Book
page 6Z .
Ret Park-Etzler Property, Spring Green Southt
Mr. Warren E. Blaisdell appeared representing Mrs. Anna Held Etzler and
requested the release of dddication of said park property stating that
there is no further public use for said park.
Member Schdrer introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoptions
"RESOLUTION REQUESTING RELEASE OF DEDICATION OF PARK LAND" (SPRING GREEN SOUTH)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Bies, and upon vote b6ing taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereoft Bies, Flannagan, Nadasdy, Scherer, and Teresi;
and the following voted against the samet 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" $�a_ .
Mr. Blaisdell stated Mrs. Etzler will dedicate Lot 19, Spring Green South
to the Village for Park purposes upon the return of the above property by
court action.
Ret_ Northwestern Bible Institute -Tax Matter:
Mr. Lawrence L. Olson, Attorney for Northwestern Bible College, requested
an abatement of taxes on Radio Broadcasting Tower, KTIS, located in Golden
Valley. Mr. Olson stated the College would pay all deliquent.taxes if the
County would waive the interest and penalties thereon. The College is
requesting abatement of general taxes for the year 1957 and the general
tax in the future.
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Regular Meeting of the Village Council, February l8, 1958
MOVED by Bies seconded by Teresi carried to authorize the Village Assessor
to approve said abatement of taxes on Radio Broadcasting Tower, KTIS,
Ret Lateral Senitary Seger IMrovement 58-L.F.r
Mr. Robert Huston, Jr., consulting engineer for Orr-Schelen presented a
preliminary report and cost estimate on public improvement for Lateril
Sanitary Sewer Project No. 58-L.F.(6, 19, 20A, 21).
Total Cost $490,063.00
Member Bies introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoptions
it
"RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON A LATERAL SANITARY SE'M
IMPROVE WT (LATERAL SANITARY SEMS - PROJECT NO. 58-L.F)
(1, 61 19, 20A, and 21)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Scherer, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted
in favor thereoft Bies, Flannagan, Nadasdy, Scherer, and Teresi,
and the following voted against the samet None,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by
the Mayor, and his signature attested by the Clerk. See Resolutions Book
pageA.
Ret Bids for Police Patrol Cart
Acting Chief -of -Police Frandsen presented specifications and call for bids
for a new police Patrol car.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the request for
Police Patrol Car and authorize publication for Call for Bids for the
meeting of March 4, 1958.
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Acting Chief -of -Police requested uniform closing hours for establishments
selling non -intoxicating malt liquor. Council referred the matter to the
Village Attorney for study and revision.
Ret Clo singHHours of Bowling Alleys s
Council requested the Village Attorney to review and revise the Village
Ordinance regarding closing hours for Bowling Alleys and omit Section
102.06 therefrom.
Res Speed of traffic on Douglas Drives
Council requested the Police Department to contact the County Highway
Department regarding posting of 30 MPH speed zone on Douglas Drive.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, February 18, 1958
Weschester Addition, Disposition of 'Douslas Drive Extended:
Council deferred the matter to the meeting of March 4, 1958.
Rea Reimbursement of Glorvick Tax payment:
MOVER by Flannagan seconded by Bies carried to authorize reimbursement of
Glorvick tax payment for the year 1956.
Internal Audit of Codes for Sanitary Sewer Lateral No. l:
Council deferred the matter to the meeting of March 4, 1958.
Report on Federal mater Survey:
Council deferred the matter to the meeting of March 4, 1958.
Villaae of Golden Vallev -vs- Amy Wanner. Condemnation Award:
The Village Attorney presented a demand for payment.of 3/4ths of the award
pending appeal received from Amy Wagner, sAid payment being approximately
$2,400.00, and this amount appears on the February 18, 1958 prelist of bills.
Request for Addition to1958 budget, Special Assessment Department:
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Council requested more figures and information regarding said departments
budget, and deferred Action.
Cigarette License -1958:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried to approve the issuance of the
following license for cigarettes per application on file:
Applicant License Number
Mr. C. H. Crone, 9200 Wayzata Boulevard 1374
Rer Resolution Merging $73,000 Bond Issue with Ordinance #28 Fund:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION MERGING 1958 SECOND SERIES BOND SINKING FUND WITH THE IMPROV NT
BOND REDEMPTION FUND"
The motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Teresi, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in
favor thereof: Bies, Flannagan, Nadasdy, Scherer, and Teresi,
and the following voted against the same: None,
whereupon Chid resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by
the Mayor, and his signature attested by the Clerk. See Resolutions Book
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Regular Meeting of the Village Council., February 18, 1958
nployment of new Administrator for the Village of golden Valle ss
Council announced a new Clerk and Administrator has been selected.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve the employment
of Mr. Roger'Ulstad as Clerk and Administrator for the .Village at1the
rate of $9,000 per year.
Suburban Floor Service - UbLaz
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
The Acting Administrator presented an estimate for janitorial service for
the Library. Council recommended the amount of $75.00 per month.
Billsr
MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to approve the bills as
submitted on the prelist.
MOVED by Scherer seconded by Bies carried to adjourn the meeting.
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Acting V lege Clerk & Administrator
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