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03-21-61 City Council Minutes34 REGULAR MEETING of the VILLAGE COUNCIL March 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 March 21, 1961, at 7:30 o'clock P. M. The following members were present: Bies, Nadasdy, Scherer, and Teresi; and the following was absent: Flannagan. Present were Village Manager, Roger K. Ulstad; Village Attorney, Stanley D. Kane; Village Engineer, Donald Sorensen; Building Inspector, Dan Lynch; Village Clerk, Helen Penniman; President of the Planning Commission, George Pennock. The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7;35 o'clock P. M. Invocation: Rev. Roland 0. Koch, Golden Valley Lutheran, 100 Turner's Crossroad. Minutes of March 7, 1961; MOVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried to approve the minutes of March 7, 1961, as submitted to the Council. Public Hearing - Street Vacation, Part of Ardmore Drive; Part of Plymouth Ave.: The Village Manager presented an affidavit of publication in the official news- paper of the notice of public hearing for street vacations as described in said affidavit. Said affidavit was examined, approved and ordered filed in the Clerk's office. The Mayor announced that the meeting was open for public hearing on the proposed street vacations and all persons present to do so were afforded an opportunity to express their views thereon, and all written objections hereto- fore filed with the Clerk were presented and considered as follows: OBJECTOR OBJECTION None None The Village Manager presented the recommendations of the Planning Commission to approve said street vacations. (see minutes of 2-16-61). The Mayor closed the public hearing. Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: RESOLUTION (Vacation of Part of Ardmore Drive) and Part of Plymouth Avenue) Fi 1 35 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, March 21, 1961 Page 2. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Bies 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 Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page Public Hearing - Street Vacation Willow Avenue (also known as Xenia Ave. No.): The Village Manager presented the affidavit of publication in the official newspaper of the notice of public hearing for street vacation as described in said affidavit. Said affidavit was examined, approved and ordered filed in the Clerk*s office. The Mayor announced that the meeting was open for public hearing on the proposed street vacation and all persons present to do so were afforded an opportunity to express their views thereon, and all written objections hereto- fore filed with the Clerk were presented and considered as follows: OBJECTOR None OBJECTION None The Village Manager presented the recommendations of the Planning Commission to approve said street vacation. (see minutes of 2-16-61). The Mayor closed the public hearing. Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption; RESOLUTION (Vacation of Willow Avenue) 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 Village Clerk, See Resolutions Book page Public Hearing - Rezoning To Multiple Dwelling 5625 Olson Hiehwa 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 the meeting was open for public hearing on the proposed rezoning and all persons present 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: 36 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, March 21, 1961 Page 3. OBJECTOR OBJECTION None None Mr. Dave Trach, the proponent, presented the request for rezoning to Multiple Dwelling at 5625 Olson Highway. Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission to deny said request. (see minutes of 1-12-61). The proponent requested the rezoning be continued to the meeting of April 4, 1961. MOVED by Scherer seconded by Bies carried to continue the public hearing on the above matter to the meeting of April 4, 1961. Public Hearin Rezoning to Multiple Dwelling, 9120 Plymouth Avenue: 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 the meeting was open for public hearing on the proposed rezoning and all persons present 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 OBJECTION Mr. Warren Dell Mr. Dell presented a petition against 1309 Gettysburg Avenue North the proposed rezoning. Is satisfied with the status quo. Mr. Thomas C. Schle A residential area, multiple will 1513 Independence Ave. North degrade the area, want it to remain residential. Mr. Marvin L. Hanson Moved out of the city to get away from 1512 Gettysburg Avenue North apartments. Mrs. Marvin L. Hanson Where will all of thecarsfor the 1512 Gettysburg Avenue North apartments park. Mr. Roelke We are surrounded by commercial and 1404 Gettysburg Avenue North industrial and highway, want area to .remain residential. Mrs. Paul Juris Apartments change the atmosphere, there 2111 Ensign Avenue North will be more traffic. -Mr. Theo. L. Larson Opposed to multiple dwelling, Gettysburg 1520 Gettysburg Avenue North is ideal place to raise children, a multiple dwelling will increase traffic. 37 Mr. Jacob Liss stated the property was only large enough for an 11 unit multiple dwelling, and requested the public hearing be continued to April 4, 1961. Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve said rezoning. (see minutes of 2-16-61). MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to continue the public hearing to the meeting of April 4, 1961, upon request of the proponent. Public Hearin - Street Improvement. Seal Coat (61 -SC -2)- The Village Manager presented an affidavit of publication in the official newspaper of the notice of public hearing for street improvement as described in said affidavit. Said affidavit was examined, approved and ordered filed in the Clerk9s office. The Mayor announced that the meeting was open for public hearing on the proposed street improvement and all persons present 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 OBJECTION None None The Mayor closed the Public Hearing. Member Scherer introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS (61 -SC -2) 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, 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 1..tC_...• Regular Meeting of the Village Council, March 21, 1961 Page 4. OB ECTOR OBJECTION Mr. Herbert Huber Mr. Huber stated individual homes could 1517 Independence Avenue North meet the requirements of employees of General Mills better than apartments. Mr. Charles Gravem Our area is small, how will breaking 1400 Hillsboro Avenue North into residential area benefit the Village as a whole. Mr. Jacob Liss stated the property was only large enough for an 11 unit multiple dwelling, and requested the public hearing be continued to April 4, 1961. Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve said rezoning. (see minutes of 2-16-61). MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to continue the public hearing to the meeting of April 4, 1961, upon request of the proponent. Public Hearin - Street Improvement. Seal Coat (61 -SC -2)- The Village Manager presented an affidavit of publication in the official newspaper of the notice of public hearing for street improvement as described in said affidavit. Said affidavit was examined, approved and ordered filed in the Clerk9s office. The Mayor announced that the meeting was open for public hearing on the proposed street improvement and all persons present 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 OBJECTION None None The Mayor closed the Public Hearing. Member Scherer introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS (61 -SC -2) 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, 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 1..tC_...• Regular Meeting of the Village Council, March 21, 1961 Page 5. Member Bies introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: RESOLUTI)N APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND 'ORDERING WORK DONE BY DAY LAB"1R (61 -SC -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, 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. Petitiion re• Street Lights, Dawn Acres Association: The Village Manager presented the petition received from the Pawn Acres Association requesting street lights. Since a policy has not been established regarding residential street lighting, the Council requested additional information on number of lights and cost, and continued the matter to the meeting of April 4, 1961. Request for Building Permit, 5307 & 5311 Circle Down, Multiple Dwelling: The Building Inspector presented the request for building permit at 5307 and 5311 Circle Down for multiple dwellings. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to approve permits for multiple dwellings at 5307 and 5311 Circle Down, subject to approval of the Building Inspector. Request for Ordinance Waiver, 250 Ardmore Drive, Mr. J. H. Jones: Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve said ordinance waiver. (see minutes of 2-16-61). MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to grant an ordinance waiver at 250 Ardmore Drive North, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Request for Ordinance Waiver, 1550 Kelly Drive, Mrs. Doris Sawyer; Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve said ordinance waiver. (see minutes of 3-16-61). MOVED by Scherer seconded by Bies carried to grant an ordinance waiver at 1550 Kelly Drive, upon recommendation of the Planning Commission. 39 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, March 21, 1961 Page 6. Request for Permit to Display Fire Works, Ewald Brothers Dairv• The Village Manager presented a letter dated March 15, 1961, from Ewald Brothers Dairy, requesting a permit to display fire works on April 2, 1961. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried to approve the request to display fire works on April 2, 1961, by Ewald Brothers Dairy. Request for Building Permit, 750 Florida Ave South• Mr. Porter of Products Design Engineering appeared to request a building permit for an addition at 750 Florida Avenue South. MOVED by Scherer seconded by Bies carried to approve the request for an addition at 750 Florida Avenue South, Products Design Engineering, subject to the approval of the Building Inspector. Request for Building Permit, 1450 Douglas Drive North; Multiple Dwelling: The Building Inspector presented the request for a building permit for a multiple dwelling at 1450 Douglas Drive North. MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to approve the request for a building permit at 1450 Douglas Drive North for a multiple dwelling, subject to the approval of the Building Inspector. Request for Sign Permit - 1201 Turner's Crossroad: The Building Inspector presented the request for a sign permit at 1201 Turner's Crossroad for Willard & Michaels Beauty Shop, for a sign of increased size. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to permit the Building Inspector determine the size of sign permitted under the ordinance. Request for Public Hearing - Plat Golden Manor Addition: MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to call a public hearing to plat Golden Manor Addition on April 4, 1961. Request for Public Hearing --Plat, Brunswick Court, 2nd Addition• MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to call a public hearing to plat Brunswick Court, 2nd Addition on April 4, 1961. Request for Public Hearing - Zoning 7700 Wayzata Blvd. to Business & Professional Of f ice MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to call a public hearing to zone 7700 Wayzata Boulevard to Business & Professional. Office on April 4, 1961, 40 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, March 21, 1961 Page 7. First Reading of Qrdi� nance re: Street Name Change: The Village Attorney presented a proposed ordinance regarding street name change of Busch Crossroad to 10th Avenue North. MOVED by Scherer seconded by Teresi carried to give a first reading to an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE CHANGING A STREET NAME" (Busch Crossroad to 10th Avenue North) MOVED by Scherer seconded by Teresi carried to approve the ordinance herein quoted by title on its first reading. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to give a second reading to the above entitled ordinance on the grounds that a public urgency exists. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to approve the ordinance herein quoted by title on its second reading and to order publication thereof. See Ordinance Book page 54 : . Request for License, Dennis W._Weestrand. Trailer: Mr. Dugan of Super Valu Stores appeared to oppose the granting of the above license in the area of Jensen*s Super Valu Store on the basis that this business would constitute a traffic hazard. Council deferred action on the matter to a later meeting, subject to a request in person by the proponent. Violation of Section 84.06 Subd. c of the Village Code, Mr. Morrie Brickman: Chief -of -Police, Everett Frandsen, Sergeant Al Stein, and Patrolman John Schoenecker were present, Chief Frandsen, and Patrolman John Schoenecker gave information to Council. MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to suspend the "Off -Sale" Liquor license of Mr. Morrie Brickman at the Point Liquor store for a period of ten days effective April 2, 1961, through April 11, 1961. Request for PublicHears_ ing -_Amendment to Zoning Categories` MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to call a public hearing to amend zoning categories on April 4, 1961. Licenses: MOVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried to approve the licenses listed below; 41 2.50 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, March 21, 1961 Page 8. No. Licensee Type Fee 2179 Leo's Sinclair Service Cigarette $12.00 2180 Leo's Sinclair Service Gasoline Station 30.00 (6 Pumps) 2181 Leo's Sinclair Service Soft Drinks 10.00 2182 Mobile Popcorn Unit Peddlers car (1) 11.00 (Maurice F. Hynes) 2183 Town Taxi Corporation Taxi cabs (2) 22.00 2184 Jerry Cramer (Food Market) Soft Drinks 10.00 2185 Jerry Cramer (Food Market) "Off -Sale" Non-intoxi- 15.00 cating malt liquors 2186 Sarenpa's 'Off -Sale" Non-intoxi- 15.00 cating malt liquors 2187 Sarenpa's 'On -Sale" Non-intoxi- 250.00 sating malt liquors 2188 Sarenpa's Soft Drinks 10.00 2189 Valley Inn, Inc. Soft Drinks 10.00 (dba Holiday Motor Hotel) 2190 Valley Inn, Inc. 'On -Sale" Non-intoxi- 250.00 (dba Holiday Motor Hotel) cating malt liquors 2191 Valley Inn, Inc. Food 25.00 (dba Holiday Motor Hotel) 2192 Charles Ost Sanitation-Serv. Garbage Truck (1) 26.00 2193 Norris Creameries Inc. Milk Trucks (2) 26.00 2194 New Boulevard Cafe, Inc. Soft Drinks 10.00 2195 New Boulevard Cafe, Inc. Operate a Tavern 350.00 2196 Knight's Pharmacy Soft Drinks 10.00 (dba Valley Corp.) 2197 Helen Gracyasz "Off -Sale" Non-intoxi- 15.00 (dba F & H Liquor Store) cating malt liquors 2198 Helen Gracyasz Soft Drinks 10.00 (dba F & H Liquor Store) 2199 Valley Standard Service Soft Drinks 10.00 2200 Valley Standard Service Cigarette 12.00 2201 Valley Standard Service Gasoline Station 40.00 (8 pumps) 2202 Golden Valley Off Sale 'Off -Sale" Non-intoxi- 15.00 Liquors, Inc. cating malt liquors 2203 Golden Valley Off Sale Soft Drinks 10.00 Liquors, Inc. 2204 Red Crown Lanes, Inc. Soft Drinks 10.00 2205 Dairy Home Kwik Shop Food 25.00 2206 The Point Supper Club Food 25.00 2207 The Point Supper Club Operate a Tavern 350.00 2208 The Point Supper Club Soft Drinks 10.00 2209 The Point Supper Club 'On-Sale"Non-intoxi- cating malt liquors 250.00 2210 The Point Supper Club "Off -Sale" Non-intoxi- 15.00 cating malt liquors 41 2.50 42 No. 2211 2212 2213 2214 2215 2216 2217 2218 2219 2220 2221 2222 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, March 21, 1961 Licensee Larry's "66" Service Station Larry's 1166" Service Station Feld Cut Rate Market Feld Cut Rate Market Woodfill Shell Service Golden House Golden House Golden House Golden House Golden House Golden House Golden House Type Soft Drinks Gasoline Station (6 pumps) Soft Drinks "Off -Sale" Non -intoxi- cating malt liquors Soft Drinks Food Pool Table (1) Operate a Tavern Juke Box (1) Soft Drinks "On -Sale" Non -intoxi- cating malt liquors "Off -Sale" Non -intoxi- cating malt liquors Page 9. Fee Penalty $ 10.00 30.00 10.00 15.00 10.00 25.00 5.00 350.00 15.00 10.00 250.00 15.00 Request for Public Hearing - Public Improvement, Storm Sewer (61 -SS -1,3,4): Member Bies introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS (61 -SS -1, 3, and 4)" 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, 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 le- . Request for Public Hearing - Public Improvements, Bituminous Surfacing; Curb and Gutter (61 -BS -2,3,4,5,6,9,11,12,13,14,16,19 20. 22. & 61 -CG -3.4,6,9, & 11): Member Bies introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIY HEARING ON PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS" (61 -BS -2,3,4,5,6,9,11,12,13,14 ,9,20 and 22; 61-4CG-3,4,6,9, and 11) 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, 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 Z 9-1 - L 1 1 43 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, March 21, 1961 Page 10. Discussion re: Surfacing. Curb & Gutter on 27th Ave. from Brookridge to Zane: Council discussed the proposed public improvement. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to call a public hearing on the above proposed public improvement on May 2, 1961. Hennepin County Agricultural Society: All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda. The Village Manager read a letter dated March 7, 1961, from the Hennepin County Agricultural Society. Said letter was ordered placed on file in the Clerkts office. Council Tabled the matter until April 4, 1961. Re_: Purchase of Drag -Line from Civil Defense: All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda. The Village Manager submitted the request to purchase a drag -line from Civil Defense for the sum of $1,430.00. MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to purchase a drag -line from Civil Defense for the sum of $19430.00. Re: _Communication System Shared by Civil Defense: All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda. The Village Manager presented a request to negotiate with Civil Defense for the purchase of a communication system for the Village of Golden Valley. MOVED by Scherer seconded by Bies carried to negotiate with Civil Defense for the purchase of a communication system for the Village of Golden Valley. Re: Coordination of PERA With Social Security: All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried to support the proposed bill for coordination of PERA with Social Security, S.F. 1021; H.F. 1087. MOVED by Scherer seconded by Bies carried to mayo Attest: Village Clerk ourn the meeting at 11:30 P.M.