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05-19-59 City Council Minutes1 1 1 REGULAR MEETING of the VILLAGE COUNCIL May 19, 3959 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 May 19, 1959, at 7:30 o'clock P. M. The following members were present: Bies, Flannagan, Nadasdy, Scherer,and Teresi; and the following was absent: None. Present were Village Clerk and Administrator, Roger K. Ulstad; Village Attorney, Stanley D. Kane; Village Engineer, Donald Sorenson; Building In- spector, Dan Lynch; Deputy Clerk, Helen Penniman; President of the Planning Commission, George Pennock. Minutes of Mav 5. 1959: MOVED by Bies seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the minutes of May 5th, May 11, 1959. Call for Bids - Shade Screens for New Civic Center: The Administrator presented an affidavit of publication in the official news- paper of the call for bids for said shade screens. Said affidavit was ex- amined, approved and ordered placed on file in the Clerk's office. The Administrator reported that five sealed bids had'been received. Said bids, upon being opened, were found to be as follows: Name of Bidder Total Bid De -Vac Window Company $11,940.00 Philip R. Reese, Inc. 2,616.98 Silver Lamb 1,587.20 Standard Home Service 1,968.00 Weather Seal Company 10635.50 MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Bies carried to refer the bids to the Finance Officer for tabulation. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to award the bid to the low bidder for bronze shade screens, De -Vac Window Company, upon the recommen- dation of the Administrator, in the amount of $19940.00. Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 19, 1959 Call for Bids -Counter and Chairs for New Civic Center: The Administrator presented an affidavit of publication in the official newspaper of the call for bids for said counters and chairs. Said affidavit was examined, approved and ordered placed on file in the Clerk's office. The Administrator reported that four sealed bids were received. Said bids, upon being opened, were found to be as follows: Name of Bidder Item Total Bid Carney Company Counters $5,498.00 Carney Company Chairs 111795.00 Farnham's Office Supply Counters $39899.75 Farnham's Office Supply Chairs 1,645.00 Shaw -Walker Counters 49219.80 General Fireproofing Counters 59273.53 MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to refer the bids to the Administrator for tabulation. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to award the bids to the low bidder, Farnham's Office Supply, for counters and chairs upon the recommendation of the Administrator, in the amount of $3,899.75 for counters and $1,645.00 for chairs. Call for Bids - Street Construction and Maintenance Materials: The Administrator presented an affidavit of publication in the official newspaper of the call for bids for said street construction and mainten- ance materials. Said affidavit was examined, approved and ordered placed on file in the Clerk's office. The Administrator reported that six sealed bids had been received. Said bids, upon being opened, were found to be as follows: Name of Bidder Fischer Construction Company Fischer Construction Company Fischer Construction Company Anderson Aggregate Anderson Aggregate Anderson Aggregate Portion Bid On Total Bid Class 4 Gravel $6,750.00 BA -2 Gravel 7,000.00 Class 5 Gravel 3,750.00 BA -2 Gravel 5,500.00 Class 5 Gravel 29750.00 Seal Coat Aggregate 1,575.00 1 1 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 19, 1959 Fred W. Hedberg and Sons Richards Oil Company Richards Oil Company J. W. Craig Company J. W. Craig Company Bury and Carlson, Inc. Bury and Carlson, Inc. Seal Coat Aggregate $2,070.00 MCO 1, 2, 3, 4 2,850.00 RC 2, 3 49200.00 MCO 1, 2, 3, 4 3,000.00 RC 2, 3 4,375.00 MC -3 Plant Mix $16,250.00 MC -3 Plant Mix 13,750.00 MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to refer the bids to the Village Engineer for tabulation and recommendation. Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR MATERIALS FOR MISCELLANEOUS STREET AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS" 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`. Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS" (Miscellaneous Street and Other Improvements - 1959) 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,, -1 . Publ_ic_Hearin - 1959 Street Improvements: The Administrator presented an 'affidavit of publication in the official newspaper of the notice of public hearing on the proposed public improvements as described in said affidavit. Said affidavit was examined, approved and ordered placed on file in the Clerk*s office. Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 19, 1959 The Mayor announced that this was the time and place for the Public Hearing above referred to and all persons 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.- CONCRETE ollows: CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER 59-0G-1: OB ECTOR OBJECTION Mr. Ralph Anderson Mr. Anderson asked was the 5201 Colonial Drive improvement requested by the Mr. Gordon Garis property owners. Mr. Fred Held Mr. Held stated that he had 5001 Colonial Drive a drainage problem, but None asked if any surplus from the original sinking fund could be transferred to new con- struction fund. 59 -OG -3: OBJECTOR OB' JECTION Mr. Terry M. Johnson Mr. Johnson objected to in - 6055 Wolfberry Lane stallation of curb and gutter. Mr. Gordon Garis Mr. Garis objected to curb and 5920 Wolfberry Lane gutter. OBJECTOR OBJECTION None None 59 -BS -2: OBJECTOR OBJECTION Mr. Donald M. Ullevig Mr. Ullevig*s petition re - 1656 Hampshire Lane presents North portion of Hampshire Lane. Mr. Gordon E. Naf stad Mr. Naf stad asked when Green 1666 Hampshire Lane Valley Road will be completed. PROPONENT REASON Mr. Wm. H. Wright Mr. Wright favors proposed 1825 Hampshire Lane improvement of bituminous surfacing. 1 it 1 7 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 19, 1959 59 -BS -3: OBJECTOR OBJECTION None None 59 -BS -4: OBJECTOR OBJECTION None None 59 -BS -5: OBJECTOR OBJECTION None None 59 -BS -8: OBJECTOR OB ECTION None None Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING WORK DONE By DAY LABOR" (Miscellaneous Street and Other Improvements - 1959; 59 -BS -2, 59 -BS -3, 59 -BS -4, 59 -BS -5, 59 -BS -8, 59 -SC -1) The motion for the 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 said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor, and his signature attested by the Clerk. See Resolutions Book page „'i . Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS" (Miscellaneous Street and Other Improvements - 1959) The motion for the 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 said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor �and his signature attested by the Clerk. See Resolutions Book Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 19, 1959 Re: Hearing on Closing of Crossing — Golden Valley Road at Highway #100: The Administrator presented a petition containing approximately 275 to 300 signatures against the closing of the above referenced crossing. Mr. McFadden, Assistant District Engineer, State of Minnesota, explained the pians regarding said crossing and the proposed new crossing at St. Croix Avenue and Highway #100. Mr. Robert Moser, 5732 Golden Valley Road, acted as spokesman for the group opposing the closing of Golden Valley Road, and spoke at length regarding said closing. The following persons also spoke in opposition to said closing: Mr. Armstrong, 2030 No. Lilac Drive; Mr. Gordon Harris, 5920 Wolfberry Lane; Mrs. Rudolf Martignacco, 4846 Golden Valley Road; Mr. Earl Stafford, 1951 Regent Avenue North; Mr. Rudolf Martignacco, 4846 Golden Valley Road; Mr. John S. Washburn, 5545 Golden Valley Road; Mr. Charles R. Stone, 4955 Sorrel Avenue; Mr. Henry R. Patton, 5310 Golden Valley Road;; Mrs. Richard D. Bide, 1551 W. Constance Drive; Mr. Wallace Grundstrom, 5530 Golden Valley Road; Mr. John H. Sullivan, 1715 Hampshire Lane. Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, explained the proposed closing of Golden Valley Road was not a result of Village planning, but rather the State*s plan to develop Highway #100 to expressway standards. Mr. Larry Malenfant, representative of M. & W. Realty, owners of the gravel pit property expressed concern that the traffic be handled properly. Mr. Mattson, Plant Superintendent of Minneapolis Honeywell, stated that they had not requested the improvement, but were not against the closing of Golden Valley Road. Mr. Mattson stated their interest was in Douglas Drive rather than Golden Valley Road. The Mayor closed the hearing for further discussion and requested that a committee be appointed composed of impartial persons, without an.axe to grind, to meet with the Council. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to close the discussion and call a Special Meeting for June 9, 1959, to discuss further the proposed closing of Golden Valley Road. First Reading — Amendment to Dog Ordinance (Leashing Law): Mr. George Steinwart, 100 Burntside Drive, submitted a petition on behalf of the Glen—Echo Garden Club of Glendale in favor of year around leashing. The following persons also appeared and spoke in favor of the proposed leashing ordinance: Mr. Leonard Frame, 4912 St. Croix Avenue; Mr. Haley, Attorney representing residents; Mr. G. Perry Meyer, 1644 North Lilac Drive; Mrs. Brickner, 5020 St. Croix Avenue; Mr. N. H. Rudeen, 4520 Glenwood Avenue; Mr. Chester W. Noice, 8101 Duluth Street. Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 19, 1959 The following persons spoke against the proposed leashing ordinance: Mr. John Washburn, 5545 Golden Valley Road, Mrs. Peterzen,183O Valders Avenue North; Mr. F. G. Keyt, 4907 St. Croix. MOVED by Bies seconded by Flannagan carried to give a first reading to an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE" (Dog Leashing Ordinance) MOVED by Scherer seconded by Teresi carried to approve the ordinance here- in quoted by title on its first reading. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to give a second reading to the above entitled ordinance on the grounds that a public urgency exists. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to approve the ordinance herein quoted by title on its second reading and to order publication thereof. See Ordinance Book page . Final Approval of Plat -Lot 22Auditor's Subdivision `#33Oy Peter Hovden: - -- Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission. (See minutes of May 14, 1959). MOVED by Scherer seconded by Bies carried to grant final approval of the above referenced plat with the understanding that Lot #5 is not to be used as a buildable lot, upon recommendation of the Planning Commission. Preliminary Ap2roval-Ross Denison, Lot 5, Keene-Higbee-Bitzer's G.V. Outlots• Council deferred action of the above referenced matter. Preliminary Approval -Leonard Langley, 100 Jersey Avenue North: Mr. George Pennock, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to grant preliminary approval of the above referenced plat upon recommendation of the Planning Commission. Preliminary Approval -Gene Kurtz, Re -arrangement of part of Lot 77, Auditor's Subdivision #322: Mr. Pennock presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission. (See minutes of May 14, 1959). MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to grant preliminary approval of the above referenced plat upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission. M. Regular Meeting of the Village Council, M ay 19, 1959 Preliminary Approval -E. R. Conry (Lindsay Bros.), Phoenix and Welcome: Mr. Pennock presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission. (See minutes of May 14, 1959). MOVED by Scherer seconded by Bies carried to grant preliminary approval of the above referenced plat upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Preliminarv•Approval-Lot 79. Auditor*s Subdivision #322, J. W. McCabe: Mr. Pennock presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission. (See minutes of May 14, 1959). MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to grant preliminary approval of the above referenced plat uponthe recommendation of the Planning Commission. Preliminary Approval -Brunswick Court. Block 6, Lots 1,2,11.12, in Block 7 Yarnall*s Golden Valley Outlots• Kenneth Nash: Mr. Pennock presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission. (See minutes of May 14, 1959). MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Bies carried to grant preliminary approval of the above referenced plat upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Preliminary Approval -South 400 Ft. of Lot 78, Auditor's Subdivision #322s ... Milton Nelson: Mr. Pennock presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission. (See minutes of May 14, 1959). MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Bies carried to grant preliminary approval of the above referenced plat upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission. for Zonine to Commercial Use -5612 Olson Memoria Mr. Pennock presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission. (See minutes of May 14, 1959). MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to call a Public Hearing on June 16, 1959, to rezone to Commercial use the above referenced property. 81 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 19, 1959 Ordinance Waiver 14m. H. Johnson and Julius Held, 5011 Circle Down: Mr. Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, stated that the Planning Commission felt this was beyond the jurisdiction of their committee and referred the matter to the Village Council. Mr. Van Valkenburg, attorney representing Mr. Held, requested that the waiver be granted. LVED by Flannagan seconded by Bies carried to grant the Ordinance Waiver above referred to. Request for Buildin Permit -Shell Oil Companx, 2550 Winnetka Avenue North: The Building Inspector presented the request for a building permit for the above referenced location. MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to grant a building permit for the above referenced building, subject to the approval of the Building Inspector. Preliminary Plan A roval-Barber Colman 6500 Wayzata Boulevard: The Building Inspector presented the request for preliminary plan approval. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer to grant preliminary plan approval of the above referenced plans. Upon roll call vote being taken thereon, the members were recorded as voting as follows: Bies YES Flannagan YES Nadasdy YES Scherer YES Teresi NO Whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. Re: Stop Order at 6742 Knoll Street: Mr. Owen Nelson, attorney for Golden Rule Realty, was present, and Mr. George McKinnon, attorney representing the Plaintiffs, Hans B. Garnes, George L. Quinn, Eugene Bloomgren and Norten Case; was also present. The Village Attorney stated that he felt the case was not well founded and that the plaintiff's will not prevail in their case. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer to instruct the Village Attorney to defend the Village in the above referenced case. Upon roll call vote being taken thereon, the members were recorded as voting as follows: Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 19, 1959 Bies YES Flannagan YES Nadasdy YES Scherer YES Teresi NO Whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. Reauest for Tax Exemption on Residence at Glenwood Hills Hotal: The following persons were present representing Glenwood Hills Hospital: Mr. Van Hauer, Mr. Rascop, Mr. Shefner, Mr. Ray Ewald. Copies of their tax statement were submitted for study. Mr. Van Hauer enumerated the purposes for which the Superintendent's residence was used during the past year. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to grant the request for tax abatement for Plat #86418, Parcels 5800, 6600, Hennepin County, Minnesota; Glenwood Hills Hospital for the year 1959 and subsequeny years. Street Name Change - Valders Avenue in Richland Hills to Bies Place: Council deferred the above referenced matter. Major- Thoroughfares: The Village Engineer recommended to the Council that the proposed street designations as shown on the Guide Plan, be used as a guide in determining a new State Aid System. MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried that the proposed street desig- nations shown on the Guide Plan be used as a guide in determining a new State Aid system as recommended by the Village Engineer. Discussion of Trailer Camp Ordinance: The Council discussed the proposed Trailer Camp Ordinance and requested the Village Attorney to prepare and submit an ordinance prohibiting trailer Camps. Discussion of Liability Insurance for Taxi Cabs: Council discussed the proposed ordinance on Liability Insurance for taxi cabs. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to instruct the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance establishing $25,000.00 minimum and $50,000.00 maximum liability insurance. Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 19, 1959 Re: Sweeney's Lake - Boat Line: The Administrator advised the Council that a request had been received to extend the boat service on Sweeney's Lake. Council was not in favor of the extension of boat service. No action was taken. Licenses:en_ MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to give a first reading to an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE, (Increasing Liquor License Fee) MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to approve the ordinance herein quoted by titic.:on its first reading. Council requested the five operators of On -Sale Liquor establishments be notified of the increase from $3,000.00 to $4,000.00 proposed for the On -Sale Liquor License for 1959. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the licenses listed below; No. Licensee Type Fee 1711 Golden Valley Golf Club, Inc. Club $100.00 1712 Brookview Country Club Club 1 Golden Valley Off -Sale Liquors Off -Sale 2 Valley Liquor Store (Knights) .. • 3 Thour Liquor Store ++ •► 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 Associated Homes: The Administrator read a letter dated May 14, 1959, from Associated Homes Manufacturing Company. Said letter was ordered placed on file in the Clerk*s Office. 4 The White House ++ ++ 5 Schuller's Tavern ►+ ►+ 6 The New Boulevard, Inc. �* ►+ 7 Bowery Liquor Store 8 Golden Hills Liquor Store +• �+ 9 Log Cabin Service ++ •+ 10 Michael's 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 Associated Homes: The Administrator read a letter dated May 14, 1959, from Associated Homes Manufacturing Company. Said letter was ordered placed on file in the Clerk*s Office. Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 19, 1959 MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to deny the request to extend the temporary building permit for the temporary display home at 5722 Wayzata Boulevard. Division of Costs for Winnetka Avenue Improvement: All present agreed to add the above referenced item to the agenda. The Village Engineer requested preliminary approval of the division of costs for the improvement of Winnetka Avenue North. MOVED by Bies seconded by Flannagan carried to grant preliminary approval of the division of costs for the improvement of Winnetka Avenue North upon the recommendation of the Village Engineer. Bills: The Village Attorney presented bills for commissionerts of condemnation as follows: Earl N. Dorn, $71.50, E. V. Olsson, $71.50, Leonard H. Bucklin, $70.75. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Bies carried to approve the bills as sub- mitted for street condemnation and the bills as submitted on the prelist. LVED by Scherer seconded by Flannagan carried to adjourn the meeting at 1:15 P. M. Attest: V' a Clerk atid Administrator a Ma 1