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11-01-60 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING of the VILLAGE COUNCIL November 1, 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 November 1, 1960, at 7:30 o'clock P. M. The following members were present: Bies, Flannagan, Scherer, and Teresi; and the following was absent: Nadasdy. 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 Acting Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:35 P. M. Invocation: Elder Henry Patten, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Minutes of October 18th. October 25, 1960: MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the minutes of October 18th, and October 25, 1960, as submitted to the Council. Awarding of Bids - Addition to Village Garage: The Village Manager announced that pursuant to advertisement(s) for bids published in the official newspaper, the Village Manager and the Village Engineer had met in the Council Chambers at 7800 Golden Valley Road at 11:30 o'clock A. M. on October 28, 1960, and had then and there publicly opened and read the bids received. The architects, Hills, Gilbertson & Fisher tabulated said bids for the addition to the Village garage. The Architects tabulated the total of the contract cost under terms of said bids, and said bids were found to be as follows: Bidder Total Net Bid Rosengren Construction Company $49,300.00 Dedolph Construction Company 78,695.00 Loeffel-Engstrand 72,200.00 Art Lande Construction Company 70,230.00 Magney-Iverson 72,900.00 Peterson-Templin 71,140.00 Olson -Anderson 76,538.00 Pavek Construction Company 51,805.00 Berglund & Johnson 70,800.00 MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to award the bid to the low bidder, Rosengren Construction Company in the amount of $49,300.00. 1 1 1 1 1 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, November 1, 1960 Page 2. Awarding of Bids - Dormitory (Fire Department): The Village Manager announced that pursuant to advertisement(s) for bids published in the official newspaper, the Village Manager and the Village Engineer had met in the Council Chambers at 7800 Golden Valley Road at 11:30 o'clock A. M. on October 28, 1960, and had then and there publicly opened and read the bids received. The architects, Hills, Gilbertson & Fisher tabulated said bids for the Dormitory for the Fire Department. The Architects tabulated the total of the contract cost under terms of said bids, and said bids were found to be as follows: Bidder Total Net Bid Peterson-Templin $48,067.00 Dedolph Construction Company 80,418.00 Loeffel-Engstrand 66,500.00 Art Lande Construction Company 65,700.00 Olson -Anderson 65,264.00 Pavek Construction Company 60,000.00 Rosengren:Construction Company 63,800.00 Berglund & Johnson 61,750.00 MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to defer action on the bids on the Dormitory for the Fire Department to November 10, 1960. Public Hearing -Rezoning, John R. Paulson, 1500 Douglas Dr. No.: 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 Acting Mayor announced that the meeting was open for public hearing on said proposed rezoning and all persons present to do so were afforded an opportunity to express their views thereon. No persons presented objections except the following: OBJECTOR Mrs. Robert Gorlin 2200 Regent Avenue North PROPONENT Mr. Paulson 2104 Indiana Ave. OBJECTION Objects to apartments in general, they moved to the suburbs to get away from them. REASON Presented request for rezoning, showing tax benefits,to the village. Regular Meeting of the Village Council, November 1, 1960 Page 3. Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission approving the rezoning (see minutes 9-15-60). MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to give a first reading to an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE" (Paulson) MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried unanimously to approve the ordinance herein quoted by title on its first reading. MOVED by Scherer seconded by Flannagan carried to give a second reading to the above entitled ordinance on the grounds that a public urgency exists. MOVED by Scherer seconded by Flannagan carried unanimously to approve the ordinance herein quoted by title on its second reading and to order publica- tion thereof. See Ordinance Book page �,( . Public Hearing -Rezoning, F. & R. Realty, 2500 Lilac Drive North: 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 Acting Mayor announced that the meeting was open for public hearing on said proposed rezoning and all persons present to do so were afforded an opportunity to express their views thereon. No persons presented objections except the following: OBJECTOR OBJECTION Mr. Edward Glass, President of Mr. Glass spoke on behalf of the Dawn Acres Association Dawn Acres Association and stated 2640 Perry Avenue North they were convinced that the pro- posed apartment buildings would be out of place. Mr. Bernard Zimpfer, Atty. for Mr. Zimpfer also represented the Dawn Acres Association Dawn Acres Association. He stated the Minnesota Statutes on Zoning were for the health, safety and general welfare of the community, and this proposed zoning does not meet these requirements. The Supreme Court decisions indicate construction of apartments or other like buildings depreciates value of homes in adjoining areas. Large numbers of people demand fire and police protection and cause traffic hazards. Regular Meeting of the Village Council, November 1, 1960 Page 4. Mr. Zimpfer read a letter from Mr. Julius Rivikin, 4900 E. Marie Lane, Arkay Builders, containing recommendations for the use of said land. Said letter was ordered placed on file in the Clerk's office. Mrs. Harold E. Holmer 5100 Minnaqua 16' Mrs. Holmer stated the traffic is heavy since the apartments were built. All persons present who opposed the proposed rezoning, stood and were noted by the Council. Mr. Norm Rooney appeared to request said rezoning for a proposed apartment building. Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, presented the recommendations of the Planning Commission approving the rezoning. (see minutes of 9-15-60). The Acting Mayor closed the public hearing. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried unanimously to deny the request to rezone the proposed property. Public Hearing -Rezoning, Northwestern Bell Telephone Company: 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 Acting Mayor announced that the meeting was open for public hearing on said proposed rezoning and all persons present to do so were afforded an opportunity to express their views thereon. No persons presented objections except the following: OBJECTOR None OBJECTION None Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, presented the recommendations of the Planning Commission approving the rezoning. (see minutes of 9-15-60). Mr. Gil Dickey of the Northwestern Bell Telephone Company was present to request said zoning. The Acting Mayor closed the public hearing. MOVED by Scherer seconded by Flannagan carried to give a first reading to an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE" (Northwestern Bell Telephone Company) MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to approve the ordinance herein quoted by title on its first reading. Regular Meeting of the Village Council, November 1, 1960 Page 5. Public Hearing -Rezoning, Graphic Arts, 7711 Medicine Lake Road: 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 Acting Mayor announced that the meeting was open for public hearing on said proposed rezoning and all persons present to do so were afforded an opportunity to express their views thereon. No persons presented objections except the following: OB ECTOR OBJECTION None None Mr. Robert Krause appeared to request said zoning and presented proposed designs for a five year over-all development contemplated to be completed in three years. Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, presented the recommendations of the Planning Commission approving the rezoning. (see minutes of 9-15-60). The Acting Mayor closed the public hearing. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to give a first reading to an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE" (Creative Center (Graphic Arts) ) MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve the ordinance herein quoted by title on its first reading. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to call a public hearing on platting said area on December 7, 1960. Continued Public Hearing - Sanitary Sewer (60 -LF -31): The Village Manager announced that this was a continued public hearing from the meeting of October 18, 1960. Mrs. Marcia Dubbie, 2010 North Lilac Drive, appeared before Council regarding lateral sewer 60 -LF -31. The Acting Mayor closed the public hearing. Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF A CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT" (60 -LF -31) Regular Meeting of the Village Council, November 1, 1960 Page 6. 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, 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^ L.. Continued Public Hearing - Grading and Graveling (60 -GG -1): The Village Manager announced that this was a continued pubi.ic hearing from the meeting of October 18, 1960. OBS OBJECTION� None None The Acting Mayor closed the public hearing. Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF A CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT" (60 -GG -1) 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, 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. Re: Holiday Motor Hotel Proposal: Council deferred the matter to the meeting of November 1, 1960. Building. Violation,1335 Wisconsin Ave. No., Mr. Sherman Anderson: Mr. Walling, owner of said property, appeared before Council regarding said violation. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried that the Council take no action, but referred the matter to the Planning Commission for an Ordinance Waiver. Request for Permit for Underground Tank; 8140 -6th Avenue North: All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda. Representative from the Hennepin Cooperative Seed Exchange, Inc. appeared to request a permit for an underground tank for storage of liquid fertilizer. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve a permit for an underground storage tank, subject to the approval of the Building Inspector. Regular Meeting of the Village Council, November 1, 1960 Page 7. Request for Temporary Sign, Golf Driving Range, 6330 Wayzata Boulevard: The Village Manager presented the request for a temporary sign for the Golf Driving Range at 6330 Wayzata Boulevard. MOVED by Scherer seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the request for a temporary sign for the Golf Driving Range at 6330 Wayzata Boulevard. Resolution re Dust Treatment (60 -DA -26, 27): Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION ORDERING DUST TREATMENT FOR CERTAIN STREETS" (60 -DA -26, 27) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Teresi and, upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted in favor thereof: Bies, Flannagan, 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 - . Re: Change Order (60 -LF -12 & 17): MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to approve change order (60 -LF -12 & 17) upon request of the Village Engineer. Request to Advertise for Police Patrol Car: The Village Manager presented the request to advertise for a Police Patrol Car. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to advertise for a Police Patrol car and open bids November 15, 1960. Licenses: MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the license listed below: No. Licensee Type Fee 2026 Leo Ness Christmas Tree $50.00 Re: Election Change: The Village Manager presented the request to use paper ballots in precinct No. 3 for the General Election on November 8, 1960, and to appoint Judges for counting said paper ballots. MOVED by Scherer seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the use of paper ballots in precinct No. 3 and appoint Judges to count the paper ballots. I 9 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, November 1, 1960 Page 8. Re: Advertisment for Bids; (60 -LF -12 17 22 23 24 25 26 27 30 31): All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda. Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS" (Lateral Sanitary Sewer, 60 -LF -12, 17, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31) 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, 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 . Re: Bond Sale: All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda. Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $679,000 IMPROVEMENT BONDS of 1960" 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, 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 S . Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $150,000 MUNICIPAL STATE -AID STREET BONDS OF 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, 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 �. Bills: MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve the bills as sub- mitted on the prelist. Regular Meeting of the Village Council, November 1, 1960 Page 9. Re: Request to Advertise for Bids for Trucks: All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda. The Village Engineer presented the request to advertise for two 3/4 ton pick-up trucks, one for the street department and one for the sewer and water department on November 28, 1960. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to advertise for bids for two 3/4 ton pick-up trucks on November 2.8, 1960. Re: Fiscal Advisor's Contract: Council discussed the renewal of Mr. T. G. Evensen's Contract as fiscal advisor for the Village, and deferred action to November 10, 1960, at a Special Meeting. MOVED by Scherer seconded by Flannagan carried to adjourn the meeting at 12:15 A. M. p C e' A-MIY9 Mayor Attest: Village Manager and Clerk 1 1 1