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02-21-61 City Council Minutes16 REGULAR MEETING of the VILLAGE COUNCIL February 21, 1961 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 February 21, 1961, 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, Roger K. Ulstad; Village Attorney, Stanley D. Kane; Village Engineer, Donald Sorensen; Building Inspector, Dan Lynch; Village Clerk, Helen Penniman; Vice President of Planning Commission, Joe L. Brown. The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:35 o'clock P. M. Invocation: Rev. Edwin White, Golden Valley Baptist, Glenwood & Harold Ave. Minutes of February 7th, February, 1961: MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve the minutes of February 7th and February 14, 1961, as submitted to the Council. Awarding of Bids; Petroleum Products: The Village Manager presented an affidavit of publication in the official newspaper of advertisement for bids for petroleum products as described in said affidavit. Said affidavit was examined, approved and ordered filed in the Clerk's office. The Village Manager, Village Clerk, and Village Engineer met in the Council Chambers at 7800 Golden Valley Road at 11:00 otclock A.M. on February 17, 1961, and then and there publicly opened and read the bids received. The Village Engineer tabulated said bids for petroleum products. 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: Bidder Mobile Oil Company Wm. H. McCoy Sinclair Refining American Oil Company Net Bid $10,240.00 10,324-40 10,672.00 lay-�9 0.00 The Village Engineer recommended Mobile Oil Company as being the lowest responsible bidder. 1 1 1:7 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, February 21, 1961 Page 2. MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to award the bid for petroleum products to Mobile Oil Company in the amount of $10,240.00, upon the recom- mendation of the Village Engineer. Awarding of Bids - Street Construction & Maintenance Materials: The Village Manager presented an affidavit of publication for bids published in the official newspaper as described in said affidavit. Said affidavit was examined, approved and ordered filed in the Clerk's office. The Village Manager, Village Clerk, and Village Engineer met in the Council Chambers at 7800 Golden Valley Road at 11:00 o'clock A. M. on February 17, 1961, and then and there publicly opened and read the bids received. The Village Engineer tabulated said bids for Street Construction and Maintenance Materials. 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: Bidder Net Bid Anderson Aggregates $21,120.00 Bury & Carlson 12,550.00 Richards Oil Company + 15,967.50 The Engineer recommended the above companies as being the lowest responsible bidders. Member Bies introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR MATERIALS FOR MISCELLANEOUS STREET AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS FOR 1961" 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 Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page 3 _- Awarding of Bids - Dump Trucks: The Village Manager presented an affidavit of publication in the official newspaper of advertisement for bids for dump trucks as described in said affidavit. Said affidavit was examined, approved and ordered filed in the Clerk's office. The Village Manager, Village Clerk, and Village Engineer met in the Council Chambers at 7800 Golden Valley Road at 11:00 o'clock A. M. on February 17,_1961;" and then and there publicly opened and read the bids received. The Village Engineer tabulated said bids for dump trucks. Regular Meeting of the Village Council, February 21, 1961 Page 3, 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: Bidder Net Bid East Side Motors $12,779,00 Crystal Motors 16,921.50 King -Dodge 13,792.60 Hopkins Motor Sales 12,966.00 The Village Engineer recommended East Side Motors as being the lowest respon- sible bidder. MOVED by Bies seconded by Teresi carried to award the bid to East Side Motors in the amount of $123779.00, upon the recommendation of the Village Engineer. Continued Public Hear�_Rezoning Brown Property: The Village Manager announced that this was a continued Public Hearing from the meetings of February 7, 1961 and January 17, 1961, and that notices were sent to residents in the area. The Mayor announced that the meeting was open for public hearing on said proposed rezoning and all persons present to do so were afforded an oppor- tunity to express their views thereon. OBJECTOR OBJECTION Mr, Gordon 0. Garis Mr. Garis spoke on behalf of the home 5920 Wolfberry Lane owners in the area, and summarized their previous objections. Mr. Garis referred the petition containing 122 signatures opposing the proposed rezoning. Mr. Eugene Mather 6050 Wolfberry Lane Mr. Mather stated the Councilts point of consideration was not whether the operation of the hatchery should continue or not, but only the proposed rezoning. Mr. Joseph Kuns 1610 Mr. Kins stated the shopping center was E. Constance Drive bad and the hatchery was worse, and that the rezoning would resolut in more commer- cial encroachment in the area. Mrs. A. H. Leonard Mrs. Leonard stated they had no trouble 6025 Wolfberry Lane obtaining financing for their home, 19 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, February 21, 1961 Page 4. PROPONENT REASON Mr. Crowder, Attorney for Mr. Crowder stated that they had no Mr. Irving Brown wish to devaluate any property by the proposed rezoning. Mr. Kenneth Nash Mr. Nash favored the proposed rezoning 6020 Westbrook Road because ,he had difficulty in obtaining financing for the proposed homes in his plat adjacent to the hatchery. The proposed shopping center would up -grade his property. Mr. Bracker & Mr. Chase They stated the proposed shopping center Realtors & Appraisers would improve the value of the property in general in the area. Mr. Chumley Thought the proposed shopping center 61.5 St. Croix Avenue would improve the valuation of the area. Mr. Vincent P. Sexton Submitted a letter, since he was unable 1715 Brunswick Avenue North to be present, dated Feb. 21, 1961. Mr. Joe L. Brown, Vice President of the Planning Commission, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission to deny said rezoning. (see minutes of December 16, 1960). The Village Manager read the minutes of the Planning Commission for August 8, 1957, September 12, 1957, upon. Council request. There being no further objection from the floor, the Mayor closed the public hearing. The area proposed for rezoning was shown by projection on the wall. Council discussed the proposed rezoning at length. MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer to rezone the area as described in the notice of public hearing to Commercial zone. Upon roll call vote being taken thereon the members were recorded as voting as follows: Bies YE Flannagan NO Nadasdy NO Scherer YES Teresi NO The Mayor declared the motion lost and the application to rezone said property was denied. 20 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, February 21, 1961 Page 5. Request for Building Permit - Volp Construction, 775 Colorado (Alterations): The Building Inspector presented the request for building permit for.Volp Construction at 775 Colorado for alterations. MOVED by Scherer seconded by Bies carried to approve the request for a building permit for alterations at 775 Colorado, subject to the approval of the Building Inspector. Request for Sign Permit - Warner Hardware, 7710 Olson Highway: The Building Inspector presented the request for a sign permit for Warner Hardware at 7710 Olson Highway. MOVED by Bies seconded by Teresi carried to approve the request for a roof- top sign for Warner's Hardware at 7710 Olson Highway, subject to the approval of the Building Inspector. Request for Sign Permit - Dairy Home, 701 Winnetka Avenue North (3 signs): The Building Inspector presented the request for three signs for Dairy Home at -701 Winnetka Avenue North. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve the request for three signs for Dairy Home at 701 Winnetka Avenue North, subject to the approval of the Building Inspector. Re: Petroleum Storage Tanks, Hennepin Co -Op. Seed Exchange: The Building Inspector presented the request for permission to install two 4,000 gallon petroleum storage tanks underground at the Hennepin Co -Op Seed Exchange at 81.0 6th Avenue North. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the request to install two 1,000 gallon petroleum storage tanks underground at the Hennepin Co -Op Seed Exchange, subject to the approval of the Building Inspector. Discussion of Street Access to Lot 5, Kenne, Highbee & Bitzerxs Golden Val ey Outlots: Mr. Nicholas Loscheider requested condemnation to provide street access to Lot 5, Kenne, Highbee & Bitzer's Golden Valley Outlots. Council discussed the proposed street pattern in the area but took no action. Request for Public Hearing - Plat of Maller's Addition: The Village Manager presented the request for a public hearing to plat Maller's Addition. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to call a public hearing to plat Maller's Addition on March 7, 1961. 21 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, February 21, 1961 Page 6. Request for House Moving Permit, 739 Pennsylvania Avenue North: The Building Inspector presented the request for a house moving permit, to move the parsonage to the rear of the lot at 739 Pennsylvania Avenue North. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried to approve the house moving permit at 739 Pennsylvania Avenue North, subject to the approval of the Building Inspector. Request for Building Permit - Paddy's Drive Inn, 3900 Olson Highway: The Building Inspector presented the request for a building permit for an addition to Paddy's Drive Inn at 3900 Olson Highway. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to approve the request for a building permit for an addition to Paddy's Drive Inn at 3900 Olson Highway, subject to the approval of the Building Inspector. Special Assessments: Mr. Ellstrom, 15 Meadow Lane North: The Village Manager presented a letter from Mr. Ellstrom, 15 Meadow Lane North, dated February 205 1961. Said letter was ordered placed on file in the Clerk's office. Mr. Ellstrom requested relief on the lateral sewer assessment. MOVED by Scherer seconded by Flannagan carried to request the Village Engineer to investigate the soil problem and report to the Council at a later meeting. Public Hearing - Annual Updating of Zoning Code: The Village Manager presented an affidavit of publication in the official newspaper of the notice of public hearing for updating the Zoning Code as described in said affidavit. Said affidavit was examined, approved and ordered placed on file in the Clerk's office. The Mayor announced that the meeting was open for public hearing on said proposed updating of the Zoning Code 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 None None The Mayor closed the public hearing. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to give a first reading to an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE" (Annual Updating) 22 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, February 21, 1961 Page 7. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the ordinance herein quoted by title on its first reading. Second Reading Ordinance Increasing "Off -Sale" Liquor License Fees: MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to give a second reading to an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE" (Increasing Off -Sale Liquor License Fees) 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 _��%. Re: Tax Forfeited Land, Classification List "506-C": The Village Manager presented a resolution regarding tax -forfeited land, (List "506-C"). Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: Resolution re: Municipal State -Aid Street Fund: The Village Engineer presented a resolution regarding Municipal State -Aid Street Fund. Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION" (Municipal State -Aid Street Fund) 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�p _. "RESOLUTION" (Tax -Forfeited Land, (List 1'506-C") The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Bies 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 & his signature attested by the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page S Resolution re: Municipal State -Aid Street Fund: The Village Engineer presented a resolution regarding Municipal State -Aid Street Fund. Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION" (Municipal State -Aid Street Fund) 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�p _. 23 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, February 21, 1961 Page 8. Request for Building Permit - Federation of Grain Millers 4949 Olson Highway: The Building Inspector presented the request for a building permit for the Federation of Grain Millers at 4949 Olson Highway. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve.the request for a building permit for the Federation of Grain Millers at 1949 Olson Highway, subject to the approval of the Building Inspector. Request for Building Permit —Valley Inn Inc. (Holiday Motor Hotel): The Building Inspector presented the request for building permit and prelimi- nary approval for Valley Inn Inc. (Holiday Motor Hotel) at 812 North Lilac Drive. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to approve the request for a building permit and preliminary approval for Valley Inn Inc. (Holiday Motor Hotel) at 812 North Lilac -Drive. Request for Public Hearing - Seal Coat (61 S.C. -2): The Village Engineer presented the request for a public hearing for Seal Coat (61 S.C.-2). Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS" (61-S.C.-2) 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 Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page _9 --. Request for Public Hearing - Zoning, Multiple Dwelling, 5625 Olson Highway, Dave Trach. The Village Manager presented the request for a public hearing for zoning Multiple Dwelling, 5625 Olson Highway. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to call a public hearing for zoning Multiple Dwelling, 5625 Olson Highway, on March 21, 1961. Request for Public Hearing - Zoning, Multiple Dwelling, 9120 Plymouth Ave., Jacob Liss. The Village Manager presented the request for a public hearing for zoning Multiple Dwelling, 9120 Plymouth Avenue. 24 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, February 21, 1961 Page 9. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to carried to call a public hearing for zoning Multiple Dwelling at 9120 Plymouth Avenue, on March 21, 1961. Request for Public Hearing - Street Vacation, Ardmore Drive: The Village Manager presented the request for a public hearing for street vacation on Ardmore Drive. MOVED by Scherer seconded by Bies carried to call a public hearing for street vacation on Ardmore Drive, on March 21, 1961. Request for Public Hearing - Street Vacation, Plymouth Avenue at Mandan: The Village Manager presented the request for a public hearing for street vacation on Plymouth Avenue at Mandan. MOVED by Scherer seconded by Bies carried to call a public hearing for street vacation on Plymouth Avenue at Mandan, on March 21, 1961. Request for Public Hearing - Street Vacation, Xenia Avenue in Village Terrace: The Village Manager presented the request for a public hearing for street vacation on Xenia Avenue in Village Terrace Addition. MOVED by Scherer seconded by Bies carried to call a public hearing for street vacation on Xenia Avenue in Village Terrace Addition, on March 21, 1961. Clerk's Annual Reports The Village Manager presented the Clerk's Annual Report to the Council. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to accept the Clerk's Annual Report. Licenses: MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the licenses listed below: LICENSES FOR APPROVAL - February 21, 1961 0 2097 2100 2101 2102 2103 210. 2105 2106 2107 Licensee Irving Davis Company (New) Michael's Michael's Northland Milk Co. Clover Leaf Creamery Co. Golden Valley Golf C1ub,Inc. Golden Valley Golf Club, Inc. Superior Dairies, Inc. Dairy Home (New) Type 1 1 Fee Penalty Cigarette $ 12.00 Food 25.00 Soft Drink 10.00 Milk Trucks (2) 26.00 Milk Trucks_(.) 52.00 "On Sale" Non-intoxi- 250.00 cating malt liquor Soft Drink 10.00 Milk Trucks (2) 26.00 Cigarette 9.00 1 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, February 21, 1961 No. Licensee 2108 Dairy Home (New) 2109 Dairy Home (New) 2111 Ewald Bros. 2112 Red Owl Stores, Inc. 2113 Red Owl Stores, Inc. 2114 Red Owl Stores, Inc. 2116 Theodore Wirth Chalet 2117 Theodore Wirth Chalet Type Soft Drink "Off -Sale" Non -intoxi- cating malt liquors Milk Trucks (10) Food "Off -Sale" Non -Intoxi- cating malt liquors Soft Drink "On -Sale" Non -Intoxi- cating liquors Soft Drink 25 Page 10. Fee Penalty $ 10.00 15.00 130.00 25.00 15.00 10.00 250.00 10.00 Resolution re: Suburban Hennepin County Relief Board: The Village Manager presented the resolution regarding Suburban Hennepin County Relief Board. Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION" (Suburban Hennepin County Relief Board) 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 Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page l --• Bills: MOVED by Scherer seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the bills as submitted on the prelist. Resolution re: Salary of Municipal Judge: The Village Municipal Judge, A. Paul Lommen, appeared before Council and submitted a resolution for consideration. Member Teresi introduced the following written resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE SALARY OF MUNICIPAL JUDGE OF THE VILLAGE OF GOLDEN VALLEY" 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 �• 26 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, February 21, 1961 Page 11. Communication re: Valley Inn Inc. (Holiday Motor Hotel): The Village Attorney read a letter addressed to him, dated February 15, 1961, signed by Mr. Burr B. Markham, representing the Valley Inn Inc. (Holiday Motor Hotel). , Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION" (Valley Inn, Inc., Liquor License) 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 l.3 MOVED by Scherer seconded by Bies carried to adjourn the meeting at 12:30 A.M. r, ` Mayor Attest: 2 r Village Clerk 1