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07-18-61 City Council MinutesI REGULAR MEETING of the VILLAGE COUNCIL July 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 July 18, 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; Village Clerk, Helen Penniman; President of the Planning Commission, George Pennock. The Mayor called the meeting to order at 8:05 o'clock P. M. Invocation: Rev, Edwin White, Golden Valley Baptist Church, Glenwood Avenue and Harold Avenue. Minutes of Jul'y 5th and July 12, 1961: .. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to approve the minutes of July 5, 1961, and July 12, 1961, Member Teresi requested the minutes of July 5, 1961, regarding "AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE CONSUMPTION AND DISPLAY OF INTOXICATING LIQUOR" (Bottle Clubs) to include the wording "that no minor be allowed without being accompanied by a parent or guardian. Public Hearing — Zoning, Hudson Oil Company, 7800 Wayzata Blvd. (Commercial): 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: OB CTOR OBJECTION Mr. G. J. Ritter Mr. Ritter submitted a letter 1033 Sumter Avenue South from Mrs. Arneson and a peti— representing Mrs. Arneson tion of residents in the area. Mr. Albin L. Winkels 914 Sumter Avenue South Mr. Winkels spoke of a basement area uncompleted due to proposed highway plans, he does not want a filling station on this site. 1 1 1 109 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, July 18, 1961 PROPONENT Mr. Desmond F. Pratt, Attorney for Hudson Oil Company REASON Mr. Pratt stated the company did not lease their stations, and sold only gas and oil, no repair work or used cars were sold., Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission to deny said rezoning. (see minutes of June 15, 1961). The Mayor closed the public hearing. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to deny the request for rezoning, The vote was unanimous. is Hearing - er 14 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 Clerkts 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. Albert Redburn Thought this zoning would encourage 5510 Phoenix Street commercial all along Highway #100. Mrs. Marjorie Sawyer 1316 Welcome Avenue Mr. Seymour Clayman 5600 Phoenix Street PROPONENT Mr. Lee Morrow, A1phaEngineering Company Mrs, Sawyer stated they were unable to sell their home because of the fear of further commercial on T. H. #100. Thought the zoning was settled for Residential zone in this area. REASON Mr. Morrow stated Alpha Engineering Company was a consulting engineering company, a petition was submitted in favor of the proposal by the abutting property owners. Mr, John S, Washburn, 5545 Golden Valley Road, stated he had signed both petitions, but was not opposed to the rezoning, but would concur with those who opposed the rezoning, since he had to live with his neighbors. 110 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, July 18, 1961 Mrs. George Penny 1533 No. Lilac Drive Mr. Jedlicka 1335 No..Lilac Drive Mrs. Penny stated this would be an asset to the community on the pro- posed site. Questioned the tax base for the proposed building compared with three residences on the site. Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the rezoning. (see minutes of June 15, 1961). The Mayor closed the public hearing. The Village Manager read a letter from Mr. & Mrs. Hurd, 1310 Welcome Avenue, opposing said rezoning. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried to continue the public hearing to August 1, 1961. Request for Building Permit - Incinerator, Golden Valley Shopping Center: All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda. Mr. John Knight appeared to request the permit for the incinerator in the Golden Valley Shopping Center. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve the request for a building permit to construct an incinerator, subject to the Building Inspector*s approval. Public Hearing— Yard Requirements Ordinance: 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 the meeting was open for public hearing on the proposed ordinance 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 LVED by Flannagan seconded by Bies carried to give a first reading to an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE" (Yard Requirements) 1 111 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, July 18, 1961 -MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Bies carried to approve the ordinance herein quoted by title on its first reading. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to give a second reading to the above entitled ordinance on the grounds that a public urgency exists. MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to approve the ordinance herein quoted by title on its se and reading and to order publication thereof. See Ordinance Book page Ike. - Request for Building Permit - 2130 Douglas Drive North: The Village Manager requested a building permit for a residence in an Open Development District at 2130 Douglas Drive North. MOVED by f lannagan seconded by Bies carried to approve the request for a building permit at 2130 Douglas Drive North, subject to the owner deeding a 10 foot strip along Brunswick Avenue if needed for street right-of-way, and subject to the approval of the Building Inspector. for Sian Permit - 9000 Plymouth Avenue. _Tames ford Bell Research Cen The Village Manager submitted the,request for a sign permit for the James Ford Bell Research Center of General Mills at 9000 Plymouth Avenue. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried to approve the request for a sign permit for,the above referenced sign, subject to the approval of the Building Inspector. Request for Ordinance Waiver - 7445 Glenwood Avenue. Cataract Lodge: r.rr.�rr The Village Manager informed the Council that the proponents had withdrawn their request. t for a Public Hearing - Lateral Sewer (Lf -17). Ewald Terrace The Village Manager presented the request for a public hearing for Lateral Sewer Improvement (61 -Le -17, Ewald Terrace 2nd Addition). Member Bies introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON A LATERAL SANITAKY SEWER IMPROVEMENT" (Project No. 61-111-17) 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 -.91 112 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, July 18, 1961 Change i0rder - Day Labor Construction (61 -VM -3 4102 Wayzata Boulevard): The Village Manager presented the request for a change order to construct water main improvement (61 -VM -3, 4102 Wayzata Boulevard) by Day Labor. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried to approve the above referenced change order to be constructed by Day Labor. Minneapolis Water Contract: The Village Manager presented the "Proposed Minneapolis Water Rates Compared with Estimated Income" for Council consideration. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Bies to approve the Minneapolis Water Contract. Upon roll call vote being taken thereon the members were recorded as voting as follows: - - Bies YES Flannagan YES Nadasdy YES Scherer YES - Teresi NO The Mayor declared the motion carried. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Bies carried to attach a rider to the Minneapolis Water Contract stating the Council approval is subject to the agreement to include additional service to 90,000 population. Member Teresi abstained. Discussion. Special Assessments. 60 -FL: - The Village Manager presented two special assessment cases for discussion to the Council. MOVED by Bies seconded -by Scherer carried --to delete the (L.F. - 60) Lateral assessment in view of the non -existing benefit on the following described property: 1. Section 33, Township 118, Range 21, Plat 84533, Parcel 5200. 2. Auditor's Subdivision No. 346, Plat 84863, Parcels 2410, and 2610. until such time as the above property may be subdivided, at which time a hook-up charge will be assessed. Resolution Ordering Dust Abatement: Member Bies introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION ORDERING -.DUST TREATMENT NOR CERTAIN STREETS" (61 -DA -30, 31, 33) ITO MOVED by Teresi seconded.by Flannagan carried to table the following license listed below: No. Licensee Me Free_ 2276 Bowry Tavern "Bottle Club" $300.00 Request for Public Hearing - Street Vacation Glen Lane: The Village Manager presented the request for a public hearing for street vacation of Glen Lane. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried to call a Public Hearing for Street Vacation for Glen Lane, on August 15, 1961. Request for Public Hearing- Plat, Jonellen Terrace' ; Ewald Terrace 2nd Addition: . ..r.r .r.�..w r The Village Manager presented the request for Public Hearing for the Plats of Jonellen Terrace, and Ewald Terrace 2nd Addition. LVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried to call a Public Hearing on the follow- ing Plats: Jonellen Terrace, and Ewald Terrace 2nd Addition, on August 15, 1961. Bills: MOVED by Bies seconded by r'lannagan carried to approve the bills as submitted on the prelist. Industrial Plaza,, Access Road - Mr. Douglas Reis: All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda. The Village Manager presented a request for an access road from T. H. #12 to the property known as Industrial Plaza. Regular Meeting of the Village Council, July 18, 1961 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, 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 J,�� and his signature attested by the Clerk. See Resolutions Book Page �:���- Licenses: MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the licenses listed below: Nom, Licensee Tie Fee 2277 Shell Servicenter -Cigarette $6.00 2278 Shell Servicenter Filling Station $20.00 2279 Shell Servicenter Soft Drinks $10.00 MOVED by Teresi seconded.by Flannagan carried to table the following license listed below: No. Licensee Me Free_ 2276 Bowry Tavern "Bottle Club" $300.00 Request for Public Hearing - Street Vacation Glen Lane: The Village Manager presented the request for a public hearing for street vacation of Glen Lane. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried to call a Public Hearing for Street Vacation for Glen Lane, on August 15, 1961. Request for Public Hearing- Plat, Jonellen Terrace' ; Ewald Terrace 2nd Addition: . ..r.r .r.�..w r The Village Manager presented the request for Public Hearing for the Plats of Jonellen Terrace, and Ewald Terrace 2nd Addition. LVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried to call a Public Hearing on the follow- ing Plats: Jonellen Terrace, and Ewald Terrace 2nd Addition, on August 15, 1961. Bills: MOVED by Bies seconded by r'lannagan carried to approve the bills as submitted on the prelist. Industrial Plaza,, Access Road - Mr. Douglas Reis: All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda. The Village Manager presented a request for an access road from T. H. #12 to the property known as Industrial Plaza. 114 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, July 18, 1961 MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Bies carried that the Council has no objec- tion to allowing the State Highway Department to construct a service road to the property known as Industrial plaza. Request for Sign Permit,-�Jensen's Suer Valut_7900 Olson Highway-, All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda. The Village Manager presented the request for a sign permit for Jensen's Super Valu at 7900 Olson Highway. MOVED by t+lannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve the sign request for Jensen's Super Valu at 7900 Olson Highway, subject to the approval of the Building Inspector. Re; Cesspool 1805 Hampshire Lane: All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda. The Village Manager presented a request by Mrs. Viola Ward, 1805 Hampshire Lane, to permit the cesspool to remain under a terraced rock wall. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to approve the request to permit the cesspool to remain under a terraced rock wall at 1805 Hampshire Lane. Request for Public Hearin - Te!RorarX Water Connection to New Hope: All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda. The Village Engineer presented the request for a public hearing for a temporary water connection to New Hope. MOVED by Teresi seconded by rlannagan carried to call a public hearing for a temporary water connection to New Hope onAugust15, 1961, for the following described streets and areas: 1. Westbrook Road from Bassett*s Creek to Zane Avenue. Zane Avenue from Westbrook Road South to Cul -de -Sac. 2. Aquila Avenue, Zealand Avenue, Rose Manor,.23rd Avenue North, All lying within Matzkes Terra Linda Addition. 3. Xylon Avenue, Wisconsin Avenue, Orkla Drive, Bies Drive, 23rd Avenue North, 24th Avenue North, 25th Avenue North, All lying within the plat of Richland Hills 2nd Addition., 4. Aquila Avenue,; Zealand Avenge, West Bend Road, Winnetka Heights Drive, Wisconsin Avenue, Duluth Street, All lying within the plat of "Brentwood Park". S. Orkla Drive, Wisconsin Avenue, 23rd Avenue North, All lying within the plat of Wisconsin Terrace. 115 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, July 18, 1961 6. Patsy Lane, Julianne Terrace, Aquila Avenue, Duluth Street, Wisconsin Avenue, All lying within the plat of Bergstrom's Valley Heights 2nd Addition, Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS" (61-WM-13, 14, 18, 19 and 24) 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 ..&.4— MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan that the Village of Golden Valley request the Village of New Hope to consider a temporary water connection at the intersection of Medicine Lake Road and Boone Avenue or thereabouts, for the above referenced areas as follows: Number - - 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6. Re: Ordinance for Used Car Lots: All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to instruct the Village Attorney to draw up an ordinance regarding used car lots. LVED by Scherer seconded by Flannagan carried to adjourn the meeting at 11:30 o'clock P. M. Attest: Village Clerk