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08-16-60 City Council Minutes1 1 1 REGULAR MEETING of the VILLAGE COUNCIL August 16, 1960 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 16, 1960, at 8:15 o'clock P.M. The following members were present: Bies, Nadasdy, Scherer, and Teresi; and the following was absent: Flannagan. Present were Village Manager and Clerk, Roger K. Ulstad; Village Attorney, Stanley D. Kane; Village Engineer, Donald Sorensen; Deputy Clerk, Helen Penniman, President of the Planning Commission, George Pennock. The Mayor called the meeting to order at 8:30 o'clock P. M. Invocation: Rev. L. Henry Nielsen, Calvary Lutheran, 7520 Golden Valley Road. Minutes of August- 2, 1960: MOVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried to approve the minutes of August 2, 1960, as submitted to the Council. Continued Public Hearing - Storm Sewer (60 -SS -4); The Mayor announced that this is the continuation of the public hearing on Storm Sewer (60 -SS -4), which public hearing regularly commenced pursuant to published notice at the meeting of June 21, 1960. Pursuant to the Mayor's announcement, all persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity of expressing their views as follows: 60 -SS -4: OBJECTOR Mr. Dillon Moffatt 4824 Triton Drive Mr. Harold J. Younghans 4750 - 33rd Ave. North Mr. Ralph J. Willard 4740 -33rd Ave. North Mr. A. L. Drew 3101 Noble Avenue OBJECTION Mr. Moffatt objected to being assessed for storm sewers 3 to 4 blocks north of his property. Asked why part of the construction cost was left out of the bids. Mr. Willard stated he has lived in the area a long time, and if the entire project is not constructed it wouldn't solve the water problem. He is for the construction of the smaller project. In favor of smaller project, thought it would handle the water problem. 1 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, August 16, 1960 Page 2. OBJECTOR OBJECTION Mr. Richard D. Stevens Asked if the construction of the smaller 4820 Drake Road project would eliminate Drake Road. Mrs. Marvin A. Bouley Objected because the people on Noble 3312 Regent Avenue North Grove were not being assessed for the project. Mr. Eveld Nelson Asked where the catch basins would be 4845 -33rd Avenue North located on 33rd Avenue North. Mrs. Anderson Against the project, stated people should 3320 Regent Avenue North be assessed according to the valuation of their property. Mr. Holger J. Steen Believed that if the road were blacktopped 3241 Noble Avenue it would stand up and the smaller construc- tion would be adequate. Mrs. Pauline Zibley Against the project as proposed, wants a 3201 Quail Avenue more limited construction. The Mayor closed the public hearing. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer that all bids be rejected. The motion and seconded were withdrawn. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried not to construct the storm sewer project 60 -SS -4. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to reject all bids on 60 -SS -4. Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT" (60 -SS -4) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Scherer, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted in favor thereof: Bies, 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 11-2. 1 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, August 16, 1960 Page 3. Public Hearing -Rezoning 2300 & 2301 Unity Ave No Multiple Dwelling F. & R. Realty, Inc.: The Village Manager presented an affidavit of publication in the official newspaper of the notice of public hearing rezoning as described in said affidavit. Said affidavit was examined, approved and ordered filed 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 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 None OBECTION None Mr. Norman Nielsen, 2120 No. Lilac Drive; Mr. Donald E. Loken, 2110 No. Lilac Drive; and Mr. Gerald R. Piazza, 2130 No. Lilac Drive, questioned the grade on Unity Avenue, they had no objection to the proposed building. Mr. Norm Rooney, representing F. & R. Realty Company appeared to request said rezoning. Mr. George Pennock, president of the Planning Commission, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission approving the request (see minutes of July 14, 1960). 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 THE ZONING CODE,, (F. & R. - MULTIPLE) MOVED by Bies seconded by Teresi carried to approve the ordinance herein quoted by title on its first reading. MOVED by Bies seconded by Teresi carried to give a second reading to the above entitled ordinance on the grounds that a public urgency exists. MOVED by Scherer seconded by Teresi carried to approve the ordinance herein quoted by title on its second reading and to order publication thereof. See Ordinance Book page �. MOVED by Scherer seconded by Teresi carried to approve the building plans for a multiple dwelling at 2300 & 2301 Unity Avenue North, subject to the approval of the Building Inspector. 116 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, August 16, 1960 Page 4. Public Hearing -Sanitary Sewer (60 -LF -21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 2.6, 27 & 29): ' The Village Manager presented an affidavit of publication in the official newspaper of the notice of public hearing on the proposed public improvement as described in said affidavit. Said affidavit was examined, approved and ordered placed on file in the Clerks 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 here- tofore filed with the Clerk were presented and considered as follows: 60 -LF -21: OB�R OBJECTION Mrs. Earle Larson Mrs. Larson stated they had been assured 5808 Olson Memorial Highway there would not be any sewer installed. Mr. Isadore Pepin Buick Div. of General Motors is the only 5806 Olson Memorial Highway one wanting the sewer. Mrs. Parker Asked questions on the cost of the proposed 1926 Penn Ave. North public improvement. PROPONENT REASON Mrs. Swyback Submitted a petition for sewer signed by Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Lundberg of 5802 Olson Memorial Highway. The Mayor closed the public hearing on 60 -LF -21. MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to delete 60 -LF -21 from construction. 60 -LF -22: OBJECTOR OBJECTION. Mr. Ray E. Koelfgren Not in favor of sewer, the road is only 6543 Glenwood Avenue 159 from his house, land is not suitable for development at this time. The Mayor closed the public hearing on 60 -LF -22. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried to order 60 -LF -22 constructed. 60 -LF -23: OBJECTOR OBJECTION None None The Mayor closed the public hearing on 60 -LF -23. MOVED by Scherer seconded by Bies carried to order construction of 60 -LF -23. 1 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, August 16, 1960 60 -LF -24: OBJECTOR OBJECTION None None The Mayor closed the public hearing on 60 -LF -24. Page 5. MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to order construction of 60 -LF -24. 60 -LF -25: OBJECTOR Mr. George A. Vegemast 7301 Ridgeway Road PROPONENT Mr. Tom DeCola OBJECTION Not in favor of sewer already has it on Harold Avenue. REASON Mr. DeCola favors construction of sewer. MOVED by Scherer seconded by Bies carried to order construction of 60 -LF -25. 60 -LF -26: OBJECTOR OBJECTION None None The Mayor closed the public hearing on 60 -LF -26. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried to order construction of 60 -LF -26. 60 -LF -27: OBJECTOR Mrs.. George G. Penny 1533 No. Lilac Drive Mr. Lowell Kayser 6212 Golden Valley Road Mr. Harry Lester 1645 Lilac Drive North PROPONENT Mr. Olaf T. Aho 5631 St. Croix Avenue OB ECTION Mrs. Penny doesn*t want sewer, already has service on Welcome Avenue. Asked if he would be taxed for sewer on Golden Valley Road, he is already assessed on Douglas Drive North. Asked which side of his lot he would be assessed on the long or short side. REASON Is having trouble with cesspool and is in favor of sanitary sewer. 118 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, August 16, 1960 Page 6. 60 -LF -27: (Cont'd.) •.•.•. OBJECTOR OBJECTION Mr. Alton Angel Doesn't want sewer at this time. 5715 Golden Valley Road Mr. R. F. Shreve Asked how F.H.A. loans were affected 5820 Golden Valley Road on existing homes without sanitary sewer. The Mayor closed the public hearing on 60 -LF -27. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried to construct 60 -LF -27 except the following: Lilac Drive from Golden Valley Road to St. Croix; Golden Valley Road from Xenia to Lilac Drive; from East line of Oak Grove School to Xenia; from East line of the MN85 Railroad right-of-way to Douglas Drive. 60 -LF -29: 08J� OBJECTION None None The Mayor closed the public hearing on 60 -LF -29. The Village Engineer recommended that this project be deleted from construction at this time. Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS" (Lateral Sanitary Sewers Project No. 60-11-21,22,23,24, 25,26,27 & 29)" 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, 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 Village Manager (Clerk). See Resolutions Book page Z uildine Permit - Northern Union Conference of Seven Mr. Netterberg, representative of the applicant, appeared to request the building permit for an office building on Lot 1, Block 2, Cloverleaf 2nd Addition. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to approve the request for a building permit for an office building, subject to the approval of the Building Inspector. Regular Meeting of the Village Council, August 16, 1960 Page 7. Awarding of Bids - Storm 'Sewer 60 -SS -6: The Village Manager (Clerk) announced that pursuant to the resolution of the Village Council adopted on July 6, 1960 (60 -SS -6), and in accordance with the terms of the advertisements for bids published in accordance with said resolution, the Village Manager (Clerk) and the Village Engineer had met in the Council Chambers at 7800 Golden Valley Road at 11:00 otclock A.M. on August 12, 1960, and had then and there publicly opened and read the bids received. The Village Engineer tabulated said bids for the construction of Project 60 -SS -6. The Engineer tabulated the total of the contract cost under terms of said bids in accordance with the unit prices stated therein, and said bids were found to be as follows: Name of Bidder Total Contract Cost Minn. Kota Developers, Inc. $20,340.70 W albon Excavating Company 23,794.60 Lametti & Sons, Inc. 25,431.21 Swanson Excavating 24,016.10 Earl Welch Excavating Co., Inc. 25,645.09 Phelps -Drake Company, Inc. 26,841.50 Nodland Construction Company, Inc. 27,357.30 Ashback Construction Company 421,203.50 The Village Engineer reported that the bid of Minn. Kota Developers, Inc. was the low bid for construction of Project No. 60 -SS -6. Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT(S) FOR Project No. 60 -SS -6" 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, 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 Village Manager (Clerk). See Resolution Book page a,-9125-- . Awarding Bids - Monitor Receivers, Fire Department: The Village Manager presented an affidavit of publication in the official newspaper of the call for bids for said monitor receivers. Said affidavit was examined, approved and ordered placed on file in the Clerk's office. 1 ME, Regular Meeting of the Village Council, August 16, 1960 Page 8. Awarding Bids - Monitor Receivers, Fire Dept. (Cont'd.) The Manager reported that three sealed bids had been received. Said bids upon being opened, were found to be as follows: Name of Bidder Total Net Bid Motorola Communications & Electronics Inc. $4,950.00 Allen B. DuMont Laboratories No bid Gonset Div. Young Spring & Wire Corporation No bid MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to award the bid to the low bidder Motorola Communications & Electronics Inc. in the amount of $4,950.00. Request for Ordinance Waiver - Joe Paza.ndaks 1439 & 1447 Sumter Ave. North: Mr. Joe Pazandak appeared before Council to request said ordinance waiver. Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission approving the request (see minutes of August 11, 1960). MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to approve the ordinance waiver upon recommendation of the Planning Commission. Request for Ordinance Waiver - William Donahue. 1900 Mendelssohn Ave. North: Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission approving the request (see minutes of August 11., 1960). MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to approve the ordinance waiver upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Request for Ordinance Waiver - Buick Div. of General Motors. 5738 Olson Highwav: Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission approving the request (see minutes of August 11, 1960). MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to approve the ordinance waiver upon recommendation of the Planning Commission. Request for Ordinance Waiver - Robert Brennv. 6820 Olson Memorial Hiehwa Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission approving the request (see minutes of August 11, 1960). MOVED by Scherer seconded by Bies carried to approve the ordinance waiver upon recommendation of the Planning Commission. Regular Meeting of the Village Council, August 16, 1960 Page 9. Request for Public Hearings - Ewald Terrace and Woodlawn Park; The Village Manager presented the preliminary plats of Ewald Terrace and Woodlawn Park. Said plats received preliminary approval by the Planning Commission on August 11, 1960. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to order a public hearing for .Ewald Terrace and Woodlawn Park upon recommendation of the Planning Commission for September 6, 1960. r Public Hearings - Zoning. Robert Halseth. 9435 Medicine Lake Road ial; Ryan -Lake Properties, 1415 No. Lilac Drive; ial, Robert_ Moser, 2115 No. Lilac Drive; Institut Existing Commercial in Olson Manor: Commerci The Village Manager presented the requests for public hearings on the above referenced locations for rezoning. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to order public hearings for rezoning on the above referenced properties on September 6, 1960. Appointment of Election judges for State Primary Election September 13 1960: The Village Manager presented the proposed list of Election Judges for the State Primary Election on September 13, 1960, as follows: State Primary Election September 13, 1960 Election Judges District I -- Noble School 2600 Noble Ave. No. Ju. 8-2749 *Mrs. Irene Hafterson 5104 Thotland Road Ju. 8-7149 Mrs. Earl Costigan 3030 Quail Ave. No. Ju. 8-5063 Mrs. Fern Griffin 2933 Quail Ave. No. Ju. 8-2044 Mrs. Martha Hanover 4240 Golden Valley Road Ju. 8-6698 Mrs. R. E. Mueller 2913 Lee Ave. No. Ju. 8-1127 Alt. Mrs. Erick Anderson 5340 Golden Valley Road Ju. 8-3544 District 2 -- Golden Valley High School 4800 Glenwood Avenue Fr. 4-5720 *Mrs. L. 0. W allgren 4515 Chatelain Terrace Fr. 4-3529 Mrs. Arnold Larson 4500 Avondale Road Fr. 7-4622 Mrs. Cecily Helgesen 201 Janalyn Circle Fr. 7-3801 Mrs. Carl Sandell 4605 Chatelain Terrace Fr. 4-2740 Mrs. Al Gilbertson 341 Burntside Drive Fr. 4-1223 Alt. Mrs. Janet Montroy 309 Ottawa Ave. So. Fr. 7-1226 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, August 16, 1960 Page 10. District 3 -- Village Civic Center 7800 Golden Valley Road Li. 5-3781 *Mrs. Ilene Asunma 5645 St. Croix Ave. No. Li. 5-4651 Mrs. Marie Scrimger 1337 Kelly Drive No. Li. 5-8038 Mrs. Evelyn Jokinen 1334 Kelly Drive No. Li. 5-7282 Mrs. Betty Hirt 1101 Idaho Ave. No. Li. 5-8667 Mrs. Hazel Hurd 1310 Welcome Ave. No. Li. 5-4289 Alt. Mrs. Grace Brandt 6416 Phoenix Street Li. 5-7690 District 4 -- Church of the Good Shepherd 145 Jersey Ave. So. Ja. 1-2845 *Mrs. Sheldon Ostroot 7430 Harold Ave. Li. 5-6653 Mrs. Helen Voss 1148 Valders Ave. No. Li. 5-8408 Mrs. Matt Daugherty 9325 - 6th Ave. No. Li. 5-8929 Mrs. Isobel Anderson 319 Edgewood Ave. No. Li. 5-9173 Mrs. Harold Anderson 1500 Valders Ave. No. Li. 5-7256 Alt. Mrs. Eva Erickson 330 Georgia Ave. No. Li. 5-9256 " Mrs. Dorothy Schleske 135 Edgewood Ave. So. Li. 5-6266 MOVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried to approve the above list of Election Judges for the State Primary Election on September 13, 1960. Request for r Sinn Permit, 1200 Mendelssohn Ave. No., Forman Ford Company: The Village Manager presented the request for a sign permit for Forman Ford Company at 1200 Mendelssohn Avenue North. MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to approve the request for a sign permit for Forman Ford Company at 1200 Mendelssohn Avenue North. Discussion of Proposal by Planning Commission re: Establishing Double Bungalow Zone: Council discussed the proposal by the Planning Commission to establish a Double Bungalow Zone and deferred action pending further study of the matter. Hearing Mr. & Mrs. Bavolak, 4040 Olson Memorial Highway: Mr. John Bavolak and Mr. Abrahams his attorney, appeared before Council to answer a charge of permitting minors to consume beer on the premises of Valley Inn located at 4040 Olson Memorial Highway. Chief -of -Police appeared to answer questions by the Village Council. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to suspend the license and close the establishment for ten calendar days for permitting minors to consume beer on the premises at Valley Inn located at 4040 Olson Memorial Highway. Re: Condemnation, Fedik Addition, 34th & (wail Avenue North: MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to defer action to the meeting of September 6, 1960. Regular Meeting of the Village Council, August 16, 1960 Page 11. Re: Sump Pump, Lot 3, Block 2, Westbrook Addition: The Village Engineer discussed the need for sump pumps in some areas. Council discussed the problem. No action was taken. Dischinger_ Condemnation: All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda. The Village Attorney presented the condemnation award in the Dischinger case. MOVED by Bies seconded by Teresi carried to approve the condemnation award for Dischingers in the amount of $4,180.00. The land to be used for park property. Resolution re: Dust Treatment of Xerxes Avenue by Minneapolis: Member Bies introduced the following resolution and LVED 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, 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 Village Manager (Clerk). See Resolutions Book Page ASVD Bills: MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to approve the bills as submitted on the prelist. MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to adjourn the meeting at 2:00 A.M. ayor - Attest: VI Mage Clerk and Manager i' i