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06-19-59 City Council Minutes1 1 REGULAR MEETING of the VILLAGE COUNCIL June 16, 1959 Pursuant to due tali and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the Village Council of the Village of Golden Valley, Hennepin County, Minnesota, was held at 7800 Golden Valley Road in said Village on June 16, 1959, at 7:30 o'clock P. M. The following members were present: Flannagan, Nadasdy, Scherer, and Teresi; and the following was absent: Bies. Present were Village Clerk and Administrator, Roger K. Ulstad; Village Attorney, Stanley D. Kane; Village Engineer, Donald Sorensen; Building Inspector, Dan Lynch; Deputy Clerk, Helen Penniman; President of the Planning Commission, George Pennock. Public Hearing - Rezoning, 5612 Olson Him ams Be telson_ 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 Clerkts office. 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: OBJECTOR Mrs. J. C. Parker 1926 Penn Avenue PROPONENT Mr. Thomey 5738 Olson Highway Mrs.,John P. Turner 621 North Lilac Drive OBJECTION Mrs. Parker, owner of property to the west stated she was undecided as to whether she favored the re- zoning or not. REASON Mr. Thomey stated he could not understand the Planning Commission recommendation, and that he was very satisfied with the proposed industry and would like to see the property rezoned for this use. Mrs. Turner agreed with Mr. Thomey, would like to see property zoned commercial. M Regular Meeting of the Village Council, June 16, 1959 Mr. Verne P. Thomey Mr. Thomey stated the owners 2560 Byrd Avenue North were stymied, couldn•t sell or rezone. A very fine building proposed, in favor of said building. Mr. Harry T. Borden Mr. Borden stated the owners 5612 Olson Highway of adjacent property could not get together or cooperate. Mr. J. C. Parker Mr. Parker favored commercial 1926 Penn Avenue North zoning for said'property. The Mayor closed the public hearing. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to give a first reading to an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING CODE" (Rezoning 5612 Olson Highway-Bertelson) MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan to approve the ordinance herein quoted by title on its first reading; upon roll call vote being taken thereon, the members were recorded as voting as follows: Flannagan YES Nadasdy YES Scherer YES Teresi YES Whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi 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 ordinance herein quoted by title on its second reading and to order publication thereof. See Ordinance Book page'~. Call for Bids - Concrete Curb and Gutter: The Administrator presented an affidavit of publication in the official newspaper of the call for bids for said concrete curb and.gutter.. Said affidavit was examined, approved and ordered placed on file in the Clerk's office. 1 J 1 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, June 16, 1959 The Administrator reported that six sealed bids had been received. Said bids, upon being opened, were found to be as follows: Name of Bidder Arnold Beckman Art Bolier Construction Company Victor Carlson and Son, Inc. Crown Sidewalk 0. Drevdahl and Son and Company F. A. Kelly Total Contract Cost $17,638.34 17,629.56 19,131.70 17,375.70 16,083.60 18,817.60 MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to refer the bids to the Village Engineer for tabulation and recommendation to Council. Re: Curb and Gutter, Colonial Drive: The Administrator gave a resume of the history of the proposed improvement. Mr. Ralph A. Anderson, 5201 Colonial Drive, read a prepared letter -from the residents opposing the proposed improvement and requested the Council to consider an alternative recommendation. The following persons also appeared and spoke against the proposed improve— ment: Mr. George Lawson, of Lawn Terrace; Mr. Harold Volkan, 5212 Colonial Drive; Mr. R. A. Elliot, 5211 Colonial Drive. The following persons appeared and requested said improvement: Mr. Bert Gilmer, 5011 Colonial Drive; Mr. George Pennock, 5020 Colonial Drive. The Village Engineer recommended curb and gutter be installed to catch basin at the bottom of the hill. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to install curb and gutter from T.H. #100 to existing curb at the bottom of hill upon recommendation of the Village Engineer. Proposed Storm Sewer. Otto*s First Addition: r The Administrator presented a letter dated June $:,,1959, from Mr. Otto, said letter was ordered placed on file in the Clerkts office. A general discussion of the drainage problem followed. Council took no action. A Regular Meeting of the Village Council, June 16, 1959 Proposed Storm Sewer, Meadow Lane, Clarence Tolg: Council deferred action on the above matter. Final Approval of Plans, Tifereth B'Nai Synagogue: The Building Inspector submitted the pians for approval for Tifereth B•Nai Synagogue. LVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to grant final approval of the above referenced plans upon recommendation of the Building Inspector. Final Approval, Bergstrom*_ s Valles Heights Addition Plat: Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission. (See minutes of 6-11-59). MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to grant final approval of Bergstrom*s Valley Heights Addition upon recommendation of the Planning Commission, subject to posting of $9,500.00 bond. Final Approval, Brentwood Park Plat, L. Z. Carlson: Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission. (See minutes of 6-11-59) MOVED by Scherer seconded by Flannagan carried to grant final approval of Brentwood Park Plat upon recommendation of the Planning Commission, subject to posting of bond to be computed. Preliminary Approval, Val Wood Second Addition, Dan Otten: Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission. (See minutes of 6-11-59). MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to grant preliminary approval of Val -Wood Second Addition upon recommendation of the Planning Commission. Water -Shed Area. Mr. George Loughland: Mr. George Loughland, Vice Chairman of Water Resources Board, and Mr. Harrick, Executive Secretary of said board were present to inform the Council regarding the Minnesota Water Shed Act of 1955 and its operation. (Refer to file in , Clerk• s office. Juran and Moody, Inc. - Municipal Financing: Mr. Ralph S. Juran, 1101 Tyrol Trail, introduced Mr. Robert Sanders of Juran and Mood, Inc., who presented a summary on their municipal Regular Meeting of the Village Council, June 16, 1959 Financing service. Council requested the information submitted in written form for study. American Legion Club, re: Moving of Memorial To Civic Center: Mr. Lindrew, Past Commander of American Legion Post and Mr. George Brenna, Past Commander of American Legion Post, appeared and requested permission to move the Legion Memorial to the site of the New Civic Center by the flag pole. "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILIAGE CODE" (Taxicab Liability Insurance) Council deferred action subject to consultation with the Golden Valley Garden Club for their recommendation. Request for Buildingg Pe�rmit, corner Florida and Laurel Avenue: All present agreed to add the above item to the agenda. Mr. Robert Colmy, Midwest Steel, Inc. requested a building permit for Woodhead Power Equipment Company for a steel building for sale and warehouse at the corner of Florida Avenue and Laurel. Mr. A. J. Porter, Product Design and Engineering, Inc., 750 Florida Avenue South, opposed the issuing of a building permit for a steel building at the corner of Florida and Laurel Avenue. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to deny the request for a building permit for a steel building at the corner of Florida Avenue and Laurel Avenue. As it does not comply with the Building Code. (See Ordinance #59 passed January 20, 1959). Request for Residential Building Permit in Open Development' 241r 5 Winnetka Avenue North: All present agreed to add the above referenced matter to the agenda. The Building Inspector presented a request for a building permit for a residence in Open Development at 2415 Winnetka Avenue North. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to grant a permit, for a residence in Open Development area at 2415 Winnetka Avenue North, subject to the approval of the Building Insnector. Second Reading, Taxicab Liability -Insurance Ordiy_ MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to give a seccn d reading to an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILIAGE CODE" (Taxicab Liability Insurance) 100 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, June 16, 1959 MOVED by Flannagan 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.,—, Licenses: MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the licenses listed below: No. Licensee Type Fee 1718 Mell-yO-Dee Ice Cream Company Peddler $10.00 1719 Sarenpa's Juke Box $15.00 1720 The Bowery Tavern Juke Box $15.00 1721 The Bowery Tavern Bowling Machine (2) $10.00 1722 George*s Steak House Juke Box $15.00 Report on Status of Shade Screens_: The Administrator reported that there will be approximately a thirty day delay in delivery of shade screens by De -Vac Window Company due to difficulty involved in delivery of screen material. Letter from New Hope - Storm Sewer: The Administrator read a letter from Otto Bonestroo and Associates, Inc., dated June 10, 1959, Said letter was ordered placed on file in the Clerk*s office. Council took no action on the matter. Suburban Sanitary Disposal Authority, Meeting, June 25th: The Administrator presented a letter dated June 11, 1959, from the Suburban Sanitary Disposal Authority. Said letter was ordered placed on file in the Clerk*s office. The meeting on June 25th is scheduled at Golden Valleyts New Civic Center at 8:00 o*clock P. M. Sewer Contracts: Minneapolis, St. Louis Park_ and Robbinsdale: The Administrator gave a resume of the history of sewer contracts with Minneapolis, St. Louis Park and Robbinsdale for sewage disposal. Council discussed a proposed meeting for the purpose of protesting to Minneapolis the sewer charges and requested data be assembled on the above referenced contracts for said meeting. Regular Meeting of the Village Council, June 16, 1959 Bills: MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to approve the bills as submitted on the prelist. MOVED by Scherer seconded by Flannagan carried to adjourn the meeting at 12:15 o0clock P. M. Attest: � 04, /� � i ag Clerk and Administrator F1