10-21-58 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING
OF THE
VILLAGE COUNCIL
October 21, 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 7840 Sixth Avenue North, in said Village on October 21, 1958, at
7:30 o'clock P. M.
The following members were present: Bies, Flannagan, Nadasdy, Scherer,
and Teresi; and the following was absent: None.
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:40 o'clock P. M.
Present were Village Clerk and Administrator, Roger K. Ulstad; Village
Attorney, Stanley D. Kane; Village Treasurer, C. W. Bryan; Village
Engineer, Donald Sorensen; Building Inspector, Dan Lynch; Deputy Clerk,
Helen Penniman; Vice President of the Park Board, John W. Byrnes;
Consulting Engineer, Harry Mayeron; President of the Planning Commission,
George Pennock.
Minutes of October 7, 1958:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the minutes
of October 7, 1958.
Public Hearing -Rezoning, Glenwood Hills Hospital:
The Administrator presented an affidavit of publication in the official
newspaper of the notice of public hearing on the proposed rezoning as
described in said affidavit. Said affidavit was examined, approved and
ordered placed on file in the Clerk's office.
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.
PROPONENT REASON
Mr. Robert VanHauer Mr. VanHauer appeared and requested
Glenwood Hills Hospital said zoning for Glenwood Hills
Hospital.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, October 21, 1958
Mr. George Pennock presented the recommendations of the Planning Commission.
(See minutes dated 10-9-58).
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to accept the recommenda-
tions of the Planning Commission and to give a first reading to an
ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE"
(Glenwood Hills Hospital)
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve the ordinance here-
in'quoted by title on its first reading.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan 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
thereof. See Ordinance Book page3L=2.
Public Hearin-Rezonin Sheldon Brooks 9145 Olson Highway (Continued Hearing):
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place for the continued public
hearing and all persons present who desired to do so were afforded an opp-
ortunity to express their views thereon, and all written objections here-
tofore filed with the Clerk were presented and considered as -follows:
OBJECTOR ONECTION
None None
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Mr. George Pennock president of the Planning Commission presented the
recommendations of the Planning Commission.(See minutes dated 10-9-58).
MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to give a first reading to an
ordinance entitled:
,,AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE"
(Sheldon -Brooks -Multiple Dwelling)
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its first reading.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to give a second reading to the
above entitled ordinance on the grounds that a public urgency exists.
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MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the above
ordinance herein quoted by title on its second reading, and to order
publication thereof. See Ordinance Book page',.
Re uest for Public Hearin -D. W. Foss and Dr. Tom Schalk Small Animal
MOVED by Bies seconded by Flannagan carried to call a public hearing
November 18th, 1958, to rezone the area at Bassett's Creek and County
Road #18.
Re nest for Public Hearing -Ernest Lambert Keene Higbee and Bitzer's
Golden Valley Outlots:
MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to call a public hearing
November 18, 1958, to rezone Keene, Higbee and Bitzer's Golden Valley
Outlots.
Park Board Bond Issue -December Election:
Mr. John Byrnes, Vice -President of the Park Board appeared and request --
cd a Special Election for the Park Board Bond Issue in the amount of
$97,000.00.
Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its
adoption:
"RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE NECESSITY AND EXPEDIENCY OF ISSUING
PARK SYSTEM BONDS AND"CALLING SPECIAL ELECTION TO VOTE ON THEIR
ISSUANCE"
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 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 paget
Re nest for Buildin Permit Mr. Mike --Troup, Registered Land Survey #614:
The Building Inspector presented the plans and specifications for a shopping
center at the above referenced location. Council discussed the proposed
shopping center at length.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Flannagan carried to refer the matter to the
Planning Commission for study of the entire area. (Highway 55 -6th
Avenue North; Winnetka-Rhode Island).
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, October 21, 1958
Request for Building -Permit -Sheldon Brooks Multiple Dwellin 9145
Olson Highway:
The Building Inspector presented the plans and specifications for the
proposed multiple dwelling at 9145 Olson Memorial Highway.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to approve the request for the
above referenced multiple dwellings, subject to the approval of the
Building Inspector.
st for Building Permit -Mels. Northfield and Southern R. R
8th Avenue North and Indiana:
The Building Inspector presented the plans and specifications for the
proposed car shop at the above referenced location.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried --to grant the building
permit for the above referenced location, subject to the approval of the
Building Inspector.
Final Plat Approval -P. B. Olson Cumberland Hills 2nd Additio n:
Council deferred the above referenced matter to November 5, 1958.
Re: 'Water Survey New Hope:
Mr. Milton Honsey, Mayor of New Hope, appeared before the Council and
stated that New Hope was interested in considering a joint water survey
with the Village of Golden Valley.
Hardship Waiver -Emil Anderson, 1816C3uail Avenue North:
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Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, presented the
recommendation of the Planning Commission. (See minutes of 10-13-58).
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve the waiver as
recommended by the Planning Commission.
Re. -Y E. Lateral Sewer Assessment. -Irving Golden 3227 -26th Avenue North:
Mr. Irving Golden and his attorney appeared before the Council to request
an adjustment of his Lateral Sewer Assessment.
After discussion the Council stated the total assessment should not exceed
the proportionate amount paid by other property owners fronting on 26th
Avenue North.
Re: Wall of New Village Hall -Change Order G-3:
The Administrator presented the proposed Change Order AG -3.
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MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the Change
Order.
Easement Exchange - Terra, Inc:
The Administrator presented the deed above referred to.
MOVED by Bies seconded by ,Scherer carried to accept said deed.
Request for Sign Permit -Standard Oil_Company, 9000 Olson Highway:
The Building Inspector presented the request for a sign permit.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to grant the above refer-
enced sign permit, subject to the approval of the Building Inspector.
Request for Sign Permit -Chester Bird Legion Post, 200 North Lilac Drive:
Council deferred the matter to November 5, 1958.
Request for Sign Permit -Thompson Lumber Company,, #55 and County Road
#18:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to deny the request.
Ordinance Second Reading -Rezoning Douglas Drive and Olympia Street
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MOVED by Bies seconded by Flannagan carried to give a second reading to
an ordinance entitled.
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE"
(Douglas Drive and Olympia Street)
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the above
ordinance herein quoted by title on its second reading and to order
publication thereof. See Ordinance Book pager.
Request for Building Permit -Multiple Dwelling, Douglas -Drive es and �O1 m is
Street.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried to grant the building permit for
the above referenced multiple dwelling, subject to the approval of the
Building Inspector.
Ordinance First Reading -Appointment of Fire Chief by Council
MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to give a first reading to an
ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE" (Fire Department)
MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to approve the above ordinance
herein quoted by title on its first reading.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, October 21, 1958
Ordinance First Reading -Street Name Changes:
Council deferred the above matter to the meeting of November 5, 1958.
Discussion of Sewer Rates:
Council deferred the above matter to the meeting of November 5, 1958.
Voting Machine Schooling:
The Administrator presented a letter dated October 13, 1958, from the
Automatic Voting Machine Corporation regarding the factory training of the
Custodians of the voting machines in Golden Valley, and requested approval
of travel expenses for the two custodians for said training.
RAVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve the travel expens-
es for the two Custodians for fac=tory training on Automatic Voting Machines.
Re: Letter from Fire Underwriters:
The Administrator presented a letter dated October 16, 1958, from the Fire
Underwriters regarding an agreement between Golden Valley and St. Louis
Park.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to send a letter to the Fire
Underwriter confirming an agreement between Gdiden Valley and St. Louis Park
Fire Departments.
Licenses:
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MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan to approve the issuance of the following
licenses:
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Number
Amount
Ice Center
Cigarette
1552
$12.00
Ice Center
Soft Drinks
1551
$10.00
Leo J. Ness Christmas Tree 1537 $50.00
Re: Use of Council Room by Golden Valley Methodist Church:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
The Administrator presented a letter dated October 21, 1958, requesting use.
of the former Thompson Lumber Company office and the present Council Chambers
for Sunday School Classes.
Council deferred the matter to the meeting of November 5, 1958, pending a
report of the Village Attorney.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, October 21, 1958
MDVED by Nadasdy seconded by Scherer to adjourn the meeting at 11:30
P. M.
Attest:
4Vi Clerk and Administrator
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