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10-04-60 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING of the VILLAGE COUNCIL October 4 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 October 4, 1960, 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 Manager and Clerk, Roger K. Ulstad; Village Attorney, Stanley D. Kane; Village Engineer, Donald Sorensen; Building Inspector, Dan Lynch; Deputy Clerk, Helen Penniman; Village Assessor, Robert Burns. The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:40 o'clock P. M. Invocation: Fr. Rudolph M. Henrich, St. Margaret -Mary Church, 2300 Zenith Ave. Minutes of September 6th, September 14th, September 20th, September 27, 1960: MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the minutes of September 6th, September 14th, September 20th, and September 27, 1960, as submitted to the Council. Mrs. Lazarus, League of Women Voters, invited the Council and Village Officials as well as members of the audience to a state and district candidates meeting at the Robbinsdale High School on October 26, 1960, at 8:00 P. M. Publics Hearing re: +Assessments re Various Public Improvements: The Village Manager presented an affidavit showing publication of notice of hearing on the proposed assessments for various public improvements in the Village of Golden Valley on September 8, 1960, in accordance with the resolution adopted September 6, 1960, which affidavit was examined, found satisfactory, and ordered placed on file in the Clerk's office. The Mayor announced that the meeting was open for the consideration of objections, if any, to said proposed assessments. All persons were then given an opportunity to present oral objections, and all written objections theretofore filed with the Village Clerk were presented and considered, and all such objections weretabulated as follows: Sanitary Sewer - Lateral Sewer - 59: OBJECTOR OBJECTION Mr. Irvin J. Anderson The sewer line only runs along 4310 Culver Road 1 of lot, is the charge the same? 146 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, October 4, 1960 Page,2. OBJECTOR OBJECTION Mr. George F. Mollen Is there an extra charge for gravel 415 Decatur being replaced on the street? Mr. Earl Johnson, representing Why is the charge $5.75 where no Mrs. Emelia Johnson street exists or is not disturbed, 2531 Douglas Drive what is the policy on a corner lot? Mr. Nelson Longerbone His lots are below street level, 1520 Zealand Avenue North will they be assessed? Mr. Yngve (Pylon Drive Inn) Are these new assessments or are 6224 Wayzata Boulevard they already assessed? Mr. Louis J. Christenson The developer replaced the gravel 105 Idaho Avenue North on his street, so his rate is $5.75. Mr. H. N. Thomas Mr. Thomas stated he was very glad 305 Turner's Crossroad North to have sewer. He requested the total assessment be mailed to him. Mr. Lester Ellstad How are bonds floated, for what % 1611 Sumter Avenue North are they sold? Mr. E. J. Archambault Will Wheeler Boulevard be assessed? Jamestown, Minnesota Mr. George Mollen His figures do not agree with the 415 Decatur Village assessment figures. Mr. Karl E. Axelsen Is there a connection charge and 5717 Woodstock Avenue use charge for sanitary sewer? Mr. Patrick G. Hildebrand Will sewer construction be delayed 2041 Brunswick Avenue North due to new road (St. Croix)? Mr. Otto Dischinger The charge now is different than 8330 Plymouth Avenue last spring. Mr. LeRoy C. Hagel Does the Village do anything about 200 Cutacross Road the right-of-way along the slope? Mr. Manley Davenport, representative The Railroad yards as well as the M.N. & S. R. R. right-of-way is included in the -assessment. Mr. Wm. E. Olson Has pie shaped lot, how is the 125 Cutacross Road assessment arrived at? 11 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, October 4, 1960 Page 3. State Aid Improvement -59-, Plymouth Avenue: OBJECTOR OBJECTION Mr. George L. Patchin Will property from curb to grass be 1215 Valders Avenue replaced? L11 Mr. Bert Gilmer 5011 Colonial Drive Mr. Donald J. Maxwell 1240 Orkla Drive What was the base of Winnetka Ave. before the improvement? Is the cost $4.00 per foot for the Winnetka Avenue Improvement? OBJECTION Will legal case in Edina effect Golden Valley assessments? OBJECTION Is there an additional charge for abutting the storm sewer on two sides? OBJECTION None OBJECTION Mr. Held complimented the engineer department and assessment department, but stated an inequity exists in assessing the present improvement. Contingency fund should pay part of present assessment. More equitable to assess all the area for curb and gutter rather than the abutting property owners. Questioned if the old curb and gutter is as good as the new curb and gutter. Mrs. Fay J. Richards 1420 Winnetka Avenue Mr. George A. Petitclair 1031 Winnetka Avenue North Winnetka Avenue: OB ECTOR Mr. A. Wm. Piazza 1307 Winnetka Avenue Storm Sewer -59 -5; -(Plymouth): OB'ECTOR Mr. Edwin J. Lindau, Jr. 1440 Winnetka Avenue North Bituminous Surfacing; 59 -BS -2 & 8: OB ECTOR None Curb & Gutter; 59 -CG -1 & 3. 5: Colonial Drive: OBJECTOR Mr. Fred Held 5001 Colonial Drive L11 Mr. Bert Gilmer 5011 Colonial Drive Mr. Donald J. Maxwell 1240 Orkla Drive What was the base of Winnetka Ave. before the improvement? Is the cost $4.00 per foot for the Winnetka Avenue Improvement? OBJECTION Will legal case in Edina effect Golden Valley assessments? OBJECTION Is there an additional charge for abutting the storm sewer on two sides? OBJECTION None OBJECTION Mr. Held complimented the engineer department and assessment department, but stated an inequity exists in assessing the present improvement. Contingency fund should pay part of present assessment. More equitable to assess all the area for curb and gutter rather than the abutting property owners. Questioned if the old curb and gutter is as good as the new curb and gutter. Regular Meeting of the Village Council, October 4, 1960 Wolfberry Lane: OBJECTOR OBJECTION None None Bungalow Terrace: OBJECTOR OBJECTION None None Page 4. Dust Abatement - 60: OBJECTOR OBJECTION Mr. Louis J. Christenson They did not request dust coat. 105 Idaho Avenue North will they be assessed for same? Xerxes Avenue, 59 -DA -19: OBJECTOR OBJECTION None None Seal Coat; 59-1: OBJECTOR OBJECTION None None Delinquent Sewer Billings -60: Number of delinquent bills 97 Amount of billings $2,087.69 Member Teresi then introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS (1959 and 1960)•" 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 304, . 1 1 1 4 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, October 4, 1960 Page 5. Lawrence Henderson, 8030 Maren Lane, Sewer Assessment: Mr. Henderson requested an adjustment on the footage assessable for lateral sewer. MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to approve the reduction of the assessable front footage to 115 feet for Mr. Lawrence Henderson, 8030 Maren Lane. Request for Building Permit -Buhler Mill Engineering Company 8925 "a zata Blvd The Building Inspector presented the proposed plans for Buhler Mill Engineering Company, Mr. Robert Hanson, architect, represented the Buhler Mill Engineering Company. The proponents requested a waiver of the 35 foot front set -back. Council referred the matter to the Ordinance Waiver Committee and the Planning Commission for recommendation. Reuest for Building Permit, Well Drillers Supply, 705 Pennsylvania Ave._So.-. The Building Inspector presented the proposed plans for an addition to the Well Drillers Supply building at 705 Pennsylvania Avenue South. Mr. Larry Swanson appeared to answer questions regarding the property. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the request for a building permit subject to the following stipulations: that the area surrounding the present building be cleaned up to the satisfaction of the Village Manager and the applicant paint the existing building as well as the proposed addition. Request for Sign Permit - Presto Water Softener,_8026 Olson Hiehwa The Building Inspector presented the request for a sign permit for Presto Water Softener at 8026 Olson Highway. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to approve the request for a sign permit for Presto Water Softener at 8026 Olson Highway, subject to the approval of the Building Inspector. Request for Moving Permit. Gorian Movers -from 5738 Olson Highway to 7830 Harold Avenue: The Building Inspector presented the request to move a house from 5738 Olson Highway to 7830 Harold Avenue by the Gorian Movers. The following residents appeared to oppose the moving of said house to 7830 Harold Avenue; on the basis the house would devaluate their properties: Mr. Denver A. Hedtke, 7840 Harold Avenue; Mr. Ernest R. Israel, 424 No. Winnetka Avenue; Mr. Henry R. Vaillant, 7831 Olson Highway. Council received a petition signed by six property owners in the area opposing the moving of said house to 7830 Harold Avenue. Regular Meeting of the Village Council, October 4, 1960 Page 6. Mr. Charles Gorian appeared and submitted a petition in favor of the moving of said house to 7830 Harold Avenue. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to grant the applicant 30 days to find another location and a favorable temporary parking space for said house until said new location is found; Mr. Gorian stated he agreed to said stipulations. Request for "off -Sale Intoxicating Liquor" License,_ Mr. Robert Halseth: Mr. Halseth appeared to request an "Off -Sale Intoxicating Liquor" license. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to defer action on the above referenced matter to the meeting of October 18, 1960. Reauest for Public Hearing, Graphic Arts, Zoning (Light Industrial): The Village Manager presented the request for a public hearing on October 18, 1960, for Graphic Arts, zoning (Light Industrial). MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to call a public hearing on October 18, 1960, for zoning Graphic Arts (Light Industrial). Request for Public Hearing, Sanitary Sewer (60 -LF -29, 30, 31, &_3 The Village Manager presented the request for a public hearing for Sanitary Sewers (60 -LF -29, 30, 31, & 32) on October 18, 1960. Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON A LATERAL SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT (Lateral Sanitary Sewers - Project No. 60 -LF - 29, 30, 31 and 32)" 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 '3019 . Resolution, Advertising for Bids for Bond _Sale for November 15th: The Village Manager requested the above matter be deferred until October 18, 2960. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to defer the above matter to October 18, 1960. Owl Regular Meeting of the Village Council, October 4, 1960 Page 7. Resolution Establishing Municipal Court: The Village Attorney presented the resolution establishing Municipal Court. Member Flannagan introduced and read the following written resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A MUNICIPAL COURT FOR THE VILLAGE OF GOLDEN VALLEY" 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 Village Clerk, See Resolutions Book page 3/® Resolution - Regarding Water Ouestion for December Ballot: The Village Attorney presented the resolution regarding the water question for the Village Election in December. Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption.- "RESOLUTION doption:"RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION AT THE NEXT ANNUAL VILLAGE ELECTION OF THE QUESTION OF CONSTRUCTING A WATERWORKS UTILITY" 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 Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page y?/,Z_. Budget for 1961: All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda. The Village Manager presented the final budget for 1961. Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BUDGET FOR 1961 AND ESTABLISHING THE VILLAGE PROPERTY TAX LEVY FOR 1960" The motion for the adoption of the by Member Flannagan and, upon vote foregoing resolution being taken thereon, was duly seconded 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 L5-- - 00" 1, Regular Meeting of the Village Council, October 4, 1960 Page 8. Request to Advertise for Bids for Addition to Village Garage&Dormitory: The Village Manager presented the request to advertise for bids for the addition to the Village garage and dormitory. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to advertise for bids for the addition to the Village garage and dormitory to be opened on Oct. 28, 19609 and awarded by Council on November 1, 1960. Landscaping Village Hall Site: All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to instruct the Village Manager to obtain the landscaping from Dundee Nursery with a limit of $2,500.00, using the Golden Valley Mens Garden Club plans. Election Judges MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the election judges listed below: District I -- Noble School *Mrs. Irene Hafterson Mrs. Mary C. Costigan Mrs. Fern Griffin Mrs. Lorraine R. Mueller Mrs. Evelyn Klipstein Alt. Mrs. Myrtle Anderson GENERAL ELECTION November 8, 1960 Election Judges 2600 Noble Ave. No. Ju.8-2749 5104 Thotland Road Ju.8-7149 3030 Quail Ave. No. Ju.8-5063 2933 Quail Ave. No. Ju.8-2044 2913 Lee Ave. No. Ju.8-1127 5321 Golden Valley Road Ju.8-6697 5340 Golden Valley Road Ju.8-3544 District 2 -- Golden Valley High School 4800 Glenwood Avenue Fr.4-5720 *Mrs. L. 0. W allgren Mrs. Olive Larson Mrs. Cecily Helgesen Mrs. Hilma Sandell Mrs. Ruth Gilbertson District 3 -- Village Civic Center *Mrs. Ilene Asunma Mrs. Marie Scrimger Mrs. Evelyn Jokinen Mrs. Betty Hirt Mrs. Grace Brandt Alt. Mrs. Lorraine Berg 4515 Chatelain Terrace Fr.4-3529 4500 Avondale Road Fr.7-4622 201 Janalyn Circle Fr.7-3801 4605 Chatelain Terrace Fr.4-2740 341 Burntside Drive Fr.4-1223 7800 Golden Valley Road Li.5-3781 5645 St. Croix Ave. No. Li.5-4651 1337 Kelly Drive No. Li.5-8038 1334 Kelly Drive No. Li.5-7282 1101 Idaho Ave. No. Li.5-8667 6436 Phoenix Street Li.5-7690 1620 Florida Ave. Li.5-2063 1 i 1 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, October 4, 1960 District 4 -- Church of the Good Sheyherd 145 Jersey Ave No *Mrs. Sheldon Ostroot Mrs. Helen Voss Mrs. Matt Daugherty Mrs. Isobel Anderson Mrs. Harold Anderson (Virginia) Alt.Mrs. Dorothy Schleske 1 1 Bills: Page 9. Ja.1-2845 7430 Harold Ave. Li.5-6653 1148 Valders Ave. No. Li.5-8408 9325 6th Ave. No. Li.5-8929 319 Edgewood Ave. No. Li.5-9173 1500 Valders Ave. No. Li.5-7256 135 Edgewood Ave. So. Li.5-6266 MOVED by Scherer seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the prelist of bills as submitted to the Council. MOVED by Scherer seconded by Flannagan carried to adjourn the meeting at 12:30 o'clock P. M. Attest: fy'..Village Manager and Clerk Fq MU