06-06-61 City Council Minutes1
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REGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
June 6, 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 June 6, 1961, at 8:00
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; Chief -of -Police, Everett Frandsen; Director
of Civil Defense, Wallace Caryl.
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 8:00 o'clock P. M.
Invocation: Mr. Marvin Hedberg, Valley Community Presbyterian, 3100 Lilac Drive.
Re: Plans for Buick Division of General Motors, 5738 Olson Highway
The Building Inspector presented the building plans for Buick Division of
General Motors at 5738 Olson Highway. Mr. Chuck Schuller of A. D. Strong
Company was present and Mrs. Larson, Mrs. Pepin neighbors, residing in the
area. A general discussion was held regarding the garages, landscaping in
the rear of the building.
MOVED by Scherer seconded by Teresi carried to instruct the Building Inspector
to negotiate with the Buick Division regarding the shrubbery and the garages
to the rear of said property.
Public Hearing - Water Main 61WM-3:
The Village Manager presented an affidavit of publication in the official
newspaper of the notice of public hearing on certain proposed public improve-
ments (61WM-3) described in the resolution of this Council relating thereto,
adopted on May 16, 1961. Said affidavit was then examined, approved and
ordered filed in the office of the Village Clerk.
The Mayor then announced that the
said proposed public improvement,
afforded an opportunity to express
objections except the following:
OBJECTOR
None
meeting was open for public hearing on
and all persons present to do so were
their views thereon. No persons presented
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
OBJECTION
None
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Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF A
CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT"
(61-WM-3)
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, 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 is signature attested by the Village Clerk. See Resolutions
Book page .
Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING WORK DONE BY DAY LABOR"
(61-WM-3)
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, 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 bis signature attested by the Village Clerk. See Resolutions
Book page��.
Assessment Policy Re: Water Laterals:
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Bies carried to establish an assessment
policy of assessing water laterals at a standard rate for the next three
year period.
Public Hearin - Zoning to Residential, SW Quadrant of Hwy. #55 & Hwy. #100:
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:
OBLECTOR OBJECTION
Mr. Maher Troup Mr. Troup requested the property
be left in Open Development zone.
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Mr. Irving Brucker
5305 Topel Road
PROPONENT
Mr. Harry Ranks
5726 Woodstock Avenue
Mr. Clyde Baker
435 Turner's Crossroad North
Mr. Royce G. Freese
500 Yosemite Avenue
Mr. Orville K. Rubow
5735 Olson Mem. Highway
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Own property with 270* frontage,
wants property left in Open
Development zone.
REASON
Every other zoning has been requested
for this property, it should be zoned
residential.
In favor of residential zoning on
said property.
Area is heavily residential, requests
it be zoned to residential.
Wants property zoned residential since
that is the usage.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi to give a first reading to an ordinance
entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE"
(SW Quadrant - T.H. #55 & T.H. #100)
Upon roll call vote being taken thereon the members were recorded as voting
as follows:
Bies
NO
Flannagan
YES
Nadasdy
YES
Scherer
ABSTAINED
Teresi
YES
The Mayor declared the motion lost and rezoning of said property denied.
Public Hearing -_Plat, Ewald Manor:
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
heretofore filed with the Clerk were presented and considered as follows:
OBJECTOR
None
OBJECTION
None
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The Village Engineer presented the proposed plat on the projector.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Bies introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(Acceptance of Platting of
Ewald Manor)
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 /` .
A2proval of Division of Lot at 115 Maddaus Lane, Sidney Shields:
The Village Manager presented the request for approval of division of Lot at
115 Maddaus Lane for Mr. Sidney Shields.
Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(Sidney Shields)
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 = ,Z
Request for Building_Permit - General Mills Research Center, 8800 Plymouth
Avenue:
The Building Inspector presented the application and plans for the
proposed addition to the General Mills Research Center at 8800 Plymouth
Avenue.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve the request for
a building permit for an addition to General Mills Research Center at
8800 Plymouth Avenue, subject to the approval of the Building Inspector.
Request for Building Permit - Car Wash, 5722 Wayzata Boulevard:
The Building Inspector presented the application and plans for the
proposed car wash at 5722 Wayzata Boulevard. Mr. Ned Stuart of 5201
Lockway Drive and Mr. Ackley and Mr. Davidson representative of car wash
equipment manufacturers were present to answer questions. The proposed
building will be faced on the front and sides with brick.
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MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve the request for
a building permit for a car wash at 5722 Wayzata Boulevard, subject to
approval of the Building Inspector.
Licenses•
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the licenses
listed below except #2267 and #2268;
LICENSES FOR APPROVAL - June 6, 1961
No.
Licensee
Type
Fee
2246
Valley Inn, Inc.
Motor Hotel
$50.00
(dba Holiday Motor Hotel)
2247
Smitty's Cafe
Food
25.00
2248
New Boulevard Cafe
Food
25.00
2249
Valley Inn
Pool Table (1)
5.00
2250
Valley Inn
Bowling Machine (1)
5.00
2251
Valley Inn
Juke Box (1)
15.00
2252
Johnny Blanchard Liquor Store
Cigarette
7.00
2253
George's Steak House
Juke Box (1)
15.00
2254
Chester Bird Legion Post No. 523
Juke Box (1)
15.00
2255
Irving Davis Co.
Soft Drinks
10.00
(dba The Ice Center)
2256
John Blanchard Company
Soft Drinks
10.00
2257
Sarenpa's
Juke Box (1)
15.00
2258
New Boulevard Cafe, Inc.
"On -Sale" intoxi-
4,000.00
cating liquor
2259
Michael's
"On -Sale" intoxi-
4,000.00
cating liquor
2260
The White House
"On -Sale" intoxi-
4,000.00
cating liquor
2261
Golden Valley Inn, Inc.
"On -Sale" intoxi-
4,000.00
(dba The Point Supper Club)
cating liquor
2262
Schuller's Tavern, Inc.
"On -Sale" intoxi-
4,000.00
cating liquor
2263
Bowery Tavern
Pool Table (1)
5.00
2264
Bowery Tavern
Juke Box (1)
15.00
2265
Brookview Country Club
"On -Sale" intoxi-
100.00
cating liquor
2266
Brookview Country Club
Food
25.00
2267
Golden Valley Golf Club (Omit)
"On -Sale" intoxi-
100.00
cating liquor
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Golden Valley Off -Sale, Inc.
"Off -Sale" intoxi-
200.00
cating liquor
2
The New Boulevard, Inc.
"Off -Sale" intoxi-
200.00
cating liquor
3
Ralph Green
"Off -Sale" intoxi-
200.00
cating liquor
4
Michael Crakes
"Off -Sale" intoxi-
200.00
cating liquor
Penalty
$2.50
2.50
2.50
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No. Licensee Type Fee Penalty
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Schullers Tavern, Inc.
"Off -Sale" intoxi-
$200.00
cating liquor
6
Virginia N. Thour
"Off -Sale" intoxi-
:200.00
cating liquor
7
Valley Corporation
"Off -Sale" intoxi-
200.00
cating liquor
8
Glenn Corporation
'Off -Sale" intoxi-
200.00
cating liquor
9
Sadie Shapiro
'Off -Sale" intoxi-
200.00
cating liquor
10
Helen Gracyasz
"Off -Sale" intoxi-
200.00
cating liquor
11
John E. Blanchard Company
"Off -Sale" intoxi-
200.00
cating liquor
2268 W. M. Viking Hotel (Omit) "On -Sale" intoxi- 4,000.00
cating liquor
Request for Si n Permit - Warren Builders & Fabricators 703 Winnetka North:
The Building Inspector presented the request for a sign permit for Warren
Builders & Fabricators at 703 Winnetka Avenue North.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to approve the request for
a sign permit for Warren Builders & Fabricators at 703 Winnetka Avenue North,
subject to the approval of the Building Inspector.
Reauest for Sign Permit - Fashion Beauty Salon. 7750 Olson Mem. Highway:
The Building Inspector presented the request for a sign permit for the Fashion
Beauty Salon at 7750 Olson Memorial Highway.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the request for a sign
permit for the Fashion Beauty Salon at 7750 Olson Memorial Highway, subject
to the approval of the Building Inspector.
Re: Irving Brown Property at St. Croix Ave. & Douglas Drive:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
Mr. Irving Brown and his attorney Mr. Wm. Crowder appeared and presented a
new proposal for said property. Council suggested to the proponents if they
wished consideration, the matter should follow routine procedures by applica-
tion to the Planning Commission.
Christmas Decorations, Mr. James A. Brown, 800 Tyrol Trail:
The Village Manager discussed with the Council in general the subject of the
Christmas Decorations of Mr. James A. Brown at 800 Tyrol Trail.
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Chief -of -Police, Everett Frandsen and Civil Defense Director, Wallace Caryl
presented- a survey and report on the traffic in the area at Christmas time
during 1960 - 1961.
Council requested the Village Manager to convey their thoughts and suggestions
regarding Mr. Brown's proposed Christmas Decorations for the holiday season of
1961 - 1962.
Motion to Purchase Power Mower (Park & Recreation Commission);
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Bies carried to approve the purchase of a
power mower for the Park & Recreation Commission for the sum of $950.00.
Resolution Ordering Dust Abatement on Xerxes Ave From Golden Valley Road
to 14th Avenue:
Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption;
"RESOLUTION ORDERING DUST TREATMENT FOR A CERTAIN STREET"
(Xerxes Avenue North)
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, and his signature attested by the Clerk. See Resolutions Book
page1-5,_ 9 -
Resolution Ordering Dust Abatement for Certain Streets, 61 -DA 10 thru 16•
Member Bies introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION ORDERING DUST TREATMENT FOR CERTAIN STREETS"
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, 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 k5-44- .
Re: Request for Street Lights, Clover Leaf Terrace, lst & 2nd Additions:
The Village Manager presented the request for street lights in Clover Leaf
Terrace, 1st & 2nd Additions.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to establish a Village policy
that street lights will be placed where unusual and hazardous traffic
conditions exist.
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Request for Public Hearing On June 20, 1961 - 61 -BS -30,33,34,35,36; 610CG-13,
14: 61 -LF -10:
Member Scherer introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON CERTAIN PROPOSED
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS"
(61 -BS -30, 33, 34, 35, 36; 61 -CG -13, 14; 61 -LF -10)
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 and his signature attested by the Clerk. See Resolutions Book
page .
Request for Public Hearing on June 20, 1961, Water Main (61 WM-4):
Member Bies introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON A CERTAIN PROPOSED
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT"
(61WM-4)
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 Clerk. See Resolutions Book
page.
Request to Advertise for Bids for Shelter (Park & Recreation Commission):
The Village Manager presented the request to advertise for a shelter for
the Park & Recreation Commission, on July 5th.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to approve the request to
advertise for bids for a shelter for the Park & Recreation Commission on
July 5, 1961.
Request to Advertise for Bids for Public Improvements:
Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS"
(61 -LF -1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13; 61 -GG -1 and 3;
61 -CG -13 and 14; 61 -SS -5; 61-WM-4)
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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 (off .
Resolution to Enter Into Condemnation Re: Right -of -Way for County Road #66:
The Village Manager presented a request for a resolution to enter into
condemnation for right-of-way for County Road #66.
Member Bies introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION ORDERING CONDEMNATION"
(C.S.A.H. #66)
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 Clerk. See Resolutions
Book page _46_.
Letter from City, of Robbinsdale re: Street Light at 26th Ave. & France Ave. No.:
The Village Manager read a letter dated May 8, 1961, from the City of
Robbinsdale, regarding a street light at 26th Avenue and France Avenue North.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to approve the installation of
a street light at 26th Avenue and France Avenue North, upon the request of
the City of Robbinsdale.
Request to Advertise for Bids for Street Sweeper on July 5. 1961:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
The Village Manager presented the request to advertise for bids on July 5,
1961, for a street sweeper for the Street Department.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the request to
advertise for bids for a street sweeper on July 5, 1961.
Request for a Public Hearing, Platting -Creative Arts Center on July 5,1961:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to approve the request to
call a public hearing to plat the Creative Arts Center on July 5, 1961.
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Bills•
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Bies carried to approve the bills as submitted
on the prelist.
MOVED by Scherer seconded by Bies carried to adjourn the meeting at 12:45
o'clock A. M.
Attest:
Village Clerk
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