04-18-61 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
April 18, 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 April 18, 1961, at 7:30
o'clock P. M.
The following members were present: Flannagan, Nadasdy, Scherer, and Teresi;
and the following was absent: Bies.
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: The audience observed thirty seconds in silent prayer.
Minutes of March 21st, April 4th, April 11. 1961:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the minutes of
March 21st, April 4th, and April 11, 1961 as submitted to the Council.
Consideration of Selecting Consulting Engineer & Negotiating Contract to
Proceed with Plans & Specifications for a Portion of Trunk Water System:
The Village Manager gave a resume of the history of the water survey with
regard to selection of a consulting engineer and proceeding with plans and
specifications for a portion of the trunk water system.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve the report submitted
by the Mayor's Resident Water Committee and enter into negotiations with
Orr-Schelen Engineering Company as Consulting Engineer for the water main
system, and discuss a contract with Minneapolis.
Continued Public Hearing - Zoning, 9120 Plymouth Avenue, Multiple Dwelling:
The Village Manager announced this was a continued public hearing from
March 21, 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. Elroy G. Roelke The proposed change does not effect the
1404 Gettysburg Ave. North members of the Planning Commission as it
will residents in the areal. They do not
feel a buffer is needed. Zoning is a
burden, once established it should continue.
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OBJECTOR
Mr. Charles Gravem
1400 Hillsboro Ave. North
Mr. Harlow E. Nielsen
1516 Mendelssohn Ave. North
PROPONENT
Mr. William Seltz, Attorney
for Mr. Jacob Liss
OB ECTION
Petitioners were enthusiastic against
proposed zoning, area could be used for
double bungalows.
Against proposal since the area is
zoned residential and has been for 30
years.
REASON
The proponents felt the multiple dwelling
would benefit the entire area.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan to deny the request for rezoning on
the above described property. Upon roll call vote being taken thereon the
members were recorded as voting as follows:
Flannagan
YES
Nadasdy
YES
Scherer
YES
Teresi
YES
The Mayor declared the motion carried and the rezoning of said property denied.
Public Hearing - Plat of Valley View Addition:
The Village Manager presented an affidavit of publication in the official
newspaper of the notice of public hearing 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 hereto-
fore filed with the Clerk were presented and considered as follows:
OBJECTOR OBJECTION
None None
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission presented the
recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve said plat. (see minutes
of 3-16-61).
Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(Acceptance of Platting of Valley View Addition)
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, April 18, 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: 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 X1._2?
Second Reading Ordinance re: Yard Requirements:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to give a second reading to
an ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE"
(Yard Requirements)
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 :!L6_.
uest for Building Permit & Sign Permit: City Service Station Douala
Drive & St. Croix Avenue:
The Building Inspector presented the request and plans for the proposed
service station.
MOVED by Scherer seconded by Teresi carried to approve the request for a
building permit and sign permit, subject to the service station being the
only occupant of the entire premises.
Auest for "Off -Sale"_ Liquor License; 7730 Olson Memorial Highway: John
Blanchard Company
Mrs. John Blanchard, Mr. Rodney Cooperman and Mr. Edward Cooperman were
present to request the "Off -Sale" Liquor License at the above referenced
location.
MOVED -by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the request for
an "Off -Sale" Liquor License by the John Blanchard Company at 7730 Olson
Memorial Highway.
Ordinance Waiver, 4001 Wayzata Boulevard, Mrs. C. Vehe:
The Village Manager presented the request for an ordinance waiver at
4001 Wayzata Boulevard.
Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, presented the
recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve said ordinance waiver.
(see minutes of April 13, 1961).
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to defer action to the
meeting of May 2, 1961.
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Ordinance• Waiver. 6731 Golden Valley Road. Mr. Robert Moser:
Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, presented.the
recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve said ordinance waiver.
(see minutes of April 13, 1961).
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to approve the request for an
ordinance waiver at 6731 Golden Valley Road upon recommendation of the
Planning Commission.
Ordinance Waiver. 7701 Olvmvia Street: Busse -Erickson Builders:
Mr. George Pennock,.,President of the Planning.Commission, presented the
recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve said ordinance waiver.
(see minutes of April 13, 1961).
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve the request for an
ordinance waiver at 7701 Olympia Street upon recommendation of the Planning
Commission.
Ordinance Waiver. 1315 Zealand Avenue North. Mr. Carl Peterson:
Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, presented the
recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve said ordinance waiver.
(see minutes of April 13, 1961).
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve the request for an
ordinance waiver at 1315 Zealand Avenue North upon recommendation of the
Planning Commission.
Ordinance Waiver. 1336 North Lilac Drive: Frank Toner:
Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, presented the
recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve said ordinance waiver.
(see minutes of April 13, 1961).
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the request for an
ordinance waiver at 1336 North Lilac Drive upon recommendation of the
Planning Commission.
Request for Radio Antenna (40*). 6008 Wayzata Blvd.. Bury Carlson. Inc.:
The Building Inspector presented the request for a permit for a 40' radio
antenna at 6008 Wayzata Boulevard by Bury Carlson, Inc.
Council deferred action on the above matter to May Z, 1961.
Request for Public Hearing on May 16, 1961; Zoning 5835 & 5845 Golden Valle
Road, Light Industrial Zone:
The Village Manager presented a request for public hearing on May 16, 1961,
zoning 5835 and 5845 Golden Valley Road to Light Industrial Zone.
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Regular Meeting of the Village Council, April 18, 1961
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to call a. public hearing on
May 16, 1961, to zone 5835 and 5845 Golden Valley Road to Light Industrial
Zone.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to rescind the above motion
pending a recommendation from the Planning Commission.
t for Public Hear
The Village Manager presented a request for a public hearing on May 16, 1961,
zoning 5900 Olson Memorial Highway to Industrial Zone for Fluidyne Engineering
Corporation.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to call a public hearing on
May 16, 1961, to zone 5900 Olson Memorial Highway to Industrial Zone for
Fluidyne Engineering Corporation.
Res Letter from Leese of Women Voters:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
The Village Manager read a letter from the League of Women Voters of Golden
Valley dated April 14, 1961, said letter was ordered placed on file in the
Clerk's office.
First Reading Ordinance Amending Food Ordinance:
The Village Attorney presented the proposed ordinance for consideration.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to give a first reading to
an ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE"
(Amendment of Food Ordinance)
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its first reading.
First Reading Ordinance re: Vending Machines:
The Village Attorney presented the proposed ordinance for consideration.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to give a first reading to
an ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE"
(Vending Machines)
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its first reading.
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Request for Public Hearing, Street Vacation - Toyel Road:
The Village Manager presented the request for a public hearing for street
vacation on Topel Road.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to call a public hearing on
.May 16, 1961, for street vacation on Topel Road.
Request for Public Hearing - Plat, P. B. Olson, Cumberland Hills'2nd and
3rd Additions:
The Village Manager presented the request for a public hearing on the plat
of P. B. Olson*s, Cumberland Hills 2nd and 3rd Additions, on May 16,. 1961.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to call a public hearing on
May 16, 1961, on the plat of P. B. Olson•s, Cumberland Hills 2nd and 3rd
Additions.
Licenses:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the licenses listed
below:
Eo.- Licensee ZVee Pee Penalty
2230 Golden Valley Shell Service Soft Drink $ 10.00 $ 2.50
2231 Golden Valley Sports Center Soft Drink 10.00 2.50
Bills:
MOVED by Scherer seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the bills as submitted
on the prelist.
Muni civaljudges Salary:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
The Village Manager informed the Council of the passage of Municipal Judges
Salary Bill by the State Legislature, setting the salary of the Municipal
Judge in Golden Valley at $5,200.00, effective April 10, 1961, pro -rated
for the balance of 1961.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carri to adjourn the meeting at 10:00 P.M.
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Attest:
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