08-04-59 City Council Minutes1
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REGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
August 4, 1959
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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
7800 Golden Valley Road in said Village on August 4, 1959, at 7:30 o*clock P.M.
Invocation: Rev. Stanley G. Hanks, Golden Valley Methodist Church,
6731 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota.
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 Sorensen; Building
Inspector, Dan J. Lynch; Deputy Clerk, Helen Penniman; President of the
Planning Commission, George Pennock; Health Officer, Harry Hamman.
Minutes of Jul -y-21, 1959:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the above referenced
minutes.
Continued Public Hearing--_ Rezoning, Gravel Pit - Ed. Conte: (Cont*d from
July 21 1959.)
Mr. Ed. Conry and Mr. Vern Russell, representative of M. & St. L. R.R. were
present to inform the Council of the operation of the proposed industry.
Council requested that a representative of the proposed industry appear
to answer questions in more detail.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to defer and continue the
public hearing to August 18, 1959.
Ordinance Waiver, Wm. C. Richter, 2200 Orchard Avenue North:
Council deferred the matter to August 18, 1959, upon request of Mr. Richter.
Second Reading, Ordinance re: Trailer C=s and Housetrailers:
Mr. Harry D. Ranks requested the ordinance be read in order that residents
present could be informed of the proposed ordinance. The Village Attorney
read the ordinance.
The following persons were present and objected in general to the inclusion
of travel trailers, fishing and hunting trailers, and boats on trailers in
said proposed ordinance:
Mr. Harry D. Ranks,5726 Woodstock Ave.; Mr. Norman Mickelson, 1600 Winnetka
Ave. No.; Mr. Palmer Larsnn 425 France Ave. No.; Mr. Chas. S. Lynde, 325
Xerxes Ave. No.; Mr. E. W. Armstrong, 2030 No. Lilac Drive; Mr. Frank
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Spencer, 2136 Mendelssohn Ave. No.;
ssohn Ave. No.; Mr, Fred P. Wolff,
Dresser, 5200 Glenwood Avenue.
Mr. Dick Buffington, 1504 Mendel -
305 Sunnyridge Lane; Mr. Merton
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to instruct the Village
Attorney to change the wording of the proposed ordinance to allow one
trailer (Travel trailer, hunting trailer, or boat and trailer) with
off-street parking, and defer further action to September 1, 1959.
Request for Building Permit, Thunderbird Plastics, 650 Ottawa Avenue North:
The Building Inspector presented the plans for the proposed addition to
Thunderbird Plastics. The addition'is to be brick front and brick°on the
west side of said building.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to grant the building permit
for Thunderbird Plastics at 650 Ottawa Avenue North, subject to the approval
of the -Building Inspector.
Reauest for Building Permit, Vaughn's Display, Inc. 6500 Wayzata Boulevard:
Mr. Harry Gerrish, Architect, presented the plans and specifications to the
Council. The proposed building is to be bricked on the face and exposed
street sides as well as the upper facing.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to grant the building permit
for Vaughn*s Display, Inc. at 6500 Wayzata Boulevard, subject to the approval
of the Building Inspector.
Request for Buildin& Permit, Robert Hall Clothes, 6650 Wayzata Boulevard:
The Building Inspector presented the plans to the Council.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to deny the permit on the grounds
that the proposed building did not conform with the ordinance.
Reauest for Building Permit, Cosom Industries, Inc., 6030 Wayzata Boulevard:
The Building Inspector presented the plans to the Council. Council requested
the front and 10 foot return on sides be brick or stone, set -back to conform
with adjacent buildings. The plans provide for the addition of another story,
10 feet high:, in the future.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to grant the permit for Cosom
Industries, Inc., at 6030 Wayzata Boulevard, subject to the approval of the
Building Inspector.
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Request for _Building Permit, Valley Villa�_Inc., 600 North LilacDrive:
Mr. Foster presented the proposed plans for an addition to the swimming pool
office of a patio for the use of the tenants at Valley Village, Inc. The
Village Attorney stated the proposed structure was considered a structure
according to the Village Ordinance. Mr. Foster stated the area would be
enclosed with evergreens.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to grant the permit providing
the structure complies with the ordinance and subject to the approval of
the Building Inspector and Health Officer.
SecondReading- Ordinance Including Warehousing in Light Industrial District:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to give a second reading to an
ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE"
(Warehousing in Light Industrial District)
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 .
First Reading - Ordinance re: Revocation of Beer and Liquor Licenses:
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Bies carried to give a first reading to an
ordinance entitled;
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE"
(Revocation of Beer and Liquor Licenses)
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its first reading.
Policy re; Use or rental of Council Chambers:
The Administrator presented a survey of surrounding communities regarding their
policy governing use of Council Chambers, said survey dated July 28, 1959.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to restrict the use of the
Council Chambers to civic groups without charge until further notice.
Resolution re: License for Maintenance Minnesota Western Railroad Co an :
Member Bies introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(License - Minnesota Western Railway Company)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Scherer and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members
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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 Boot Page ''Lg
Re: Certified Check for Skelly Addition:
The Administrator presented a letter from the Village Treasurer dated July
23, 1959, said letter was ordered placed on file in the Clerk*s office.
LVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to authorize the Village Treasurer
to return the check to the bank in exchange for the document in lieu of
check at the First National Bank of Minneapolis.
Resolution Ordering Dust Treatment for Certain Streets:
Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its Adoption:
"RESOLUTION ORDERING DUST TREATMENT FOR CERTAIN STREETS"
(Hanley Road from the North line of Hope Chest Addition
to the North line of Jessen*s Addition; also Ridgeway
Road from Winnetka Avenue to Hanley Road; Rhode Island
Avenue North between T.H. #55 and 6th Avenue North;
Olympia Street between Florida and Hampshire Avenues North)
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 Boob Page 1,2,1
Request to Hold Public Hearing — Starm Sewer on Colorado Avenue from
The Village Engineer presented the request to hold a public hearing on Sept-
ember 1, 1959, for storm sewer on Colorado Avenue from Laurel Avenue to
Wayzata Boulevard.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Teresi carried to hold a public hearing on
September 1, 1959, for the proposed storm sewer on Colorado Avenue from
Laurel Avenue to Wayzata Boulevard.
Request for Sign Permit — Presto Water Softener Distributor 8026 Olson
Hi hwa :
The Building Inspector presented a request for a sign permit for Presto
Water Softener Distributor at 8026 Olson Highway.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Bies carried to grant a permit for a sign
for Presto Water Softener Distributor at 8026 Olson Highway.
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St for Sign Permit - Aerome
Winnetka Avenue North
The Building Inspector presented the request for a sign permit for the
above referenced location.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Flannagan carried to grant a permit for a sign
for Aerometer Company, 700 Winnetka Avenue North.
Discussion of Surplus Funds from Sinking Fund Maturit :
Council discussed at length the disposition of sinking fund maturities.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried to establish the policy of
transferring surplus funds from Improvement Sinking Funds to the General
Fund,
Sewer Outlets re; Merger of Title in Lakeview Heights Addition;
The Village Engineer requested Council recommendation to establish a
Policy regarding sewer outlets for lots less than 100 feet in width in
Lakeview Heights Addition.
Council recommended installation for one outlet on lots with merged title
and one sewer outlet on each lot not merged in title.
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Valley Roan•
Member Bies introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION,'
(Four Way Stop Signs)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Flannagan and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members
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 A.. —
Licenses:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried to approve the licenses listed
below:
No. Name
1755 Pylon Drive Inn
1756 George*s Steak House
Cigarette
Food
Amount
$12.00
$20.00
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Discussion of Assessment Policy - Above -ground and Under -ground
Improvements:
Council discussed assessment policy regarding above -ground and under-
ground improvements. No action was taken. Mr. Bies stated that to
date the only 20 year assessments are sewer assessments.
Letter from Village of Plymouth:
The Administrator presented I letter from the Village of Plymouth dated
August 3, 1959, said letter was read and ordered placed on file in the
Clerk*s office. No action was taken.
Resolution re: Dust Treatment of Xerxes Avenue by Minneapolis:
Member Bies introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION ORDERING DUST TREATMENT FOR A CERTAIN STREET"
(Xerxes Avenue North)
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 Pagejjj�.
Re: Employment of Fiscal Agent:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
Member Flannagan presented a schedule for consideration for a September
Improvement Bond Issue.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to employ T. G. Evensen
and Associates, Inc., as fiscal agents on the same basis as the previous
year, termination for said services effective June 1, 1960.
Speed Limit Sig, ; Woodlawn Park:
The Acting Chief -of -Police submitted a written report and recommendation
dated August 4, 1959. Said report was ordered placed on file in the Clerk*s
office. Council requested a copy of said report be sent to the president
of the Woodlawn Park Association. Council took no action.
Request for Approval - Civil Service Commission - Police Examination
On October 17, 1959:
Acting Chief-of!=Police submitted a written request from the Civil Serkice
Commission dated August 4, 1959. Said request was ordered placed on file
in the Clerks office.
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MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the request to
hold a Civil Service Examination on October 17, 1959.
Bills:
LVED 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 at 11:30
o*clock P. M.
Attest:
Vill a erk and Administrator
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