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09-19-61 City Council Minutes1 1 REGULAR MEETING of the VILLAGE COUNCIL September 19, 1961 141 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 September 19, 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; President of the Planning Commission, George Pennock. The Mayor called the meeting to order at 8:10 P. M. Invocation: Rev. Walter E. Benton, Grace Community, 1300 N. Lilac Drive. Minutes of September 5, 1961: MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the minutes of September 5, 1961, as submitted to the Council. Public Hearin - Zoning_, ones & Lamphere, 2200 Winnetka Ave. No. (Multi le Dwelling): 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 office of the Village Clerk. The Mayor announced that the meeting was open for public hearing on said rezoning and all persons present to do so were afforded opportunity to express their views thereon. No persons presented objections except the following: PROPONENT REASON Mr. Fred Jones Mr. Jones proposed to build eight, 5905 Westbrook Road twelve unit apartment buildings. Mr. Jones stated apartments were the maximum and best use of the proposed site. Mr. Elmer Lamphere Mr. Lamphere stated they would retain 2715 Lamphere Drive interest in the land, this would not be a disposal of the land. 142 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, September 19, 1961 OBJECTOR Mr. Nels N. Simonson 2345 Xylon Avenue North Mr. William K. Schaphorst 1921 Pennsylvania Avenue North (Spokesman for neighborhood) Mr. Alton Hollenbeck 2409 Winnetka Avenue North Mr. Arthur Hultgren 7810 Winnetka Heights Drive OBJECTION Stated the ground was not worth anything, the owners should give it to the Village for a playground. Apartment Buildings are undesirable in residential areas; they damage value of adjacent real estate, increase traffic on Winnetka Ave., possible future slum area, the apartments are poorly planned, there should be a buffer between the apartments and residential area, would spoil the land to the north. Mr. Lamphere's present apartment building on Winnetka is unsodded and has no shrubs or trees. Asked about the drainage of storm water coming into the area. The area under discussion was projected on the screen. PROPONENT Mr. Fred Jones 5905 Westbrook Road Mr. Oscar Jones 2230 Douglas Drive Mr. Elmer Lamphere 2715 Lamphere Drive The Mayor closed the public hearing. REASON Stated they propose to ditch the drainage'on their property. They are burdened with high assessments on this land. Stated they propose to invest a $1,000,000.00 which will be maintained and kept up. The present apartment building on Winnetka is sodded around the building, except for playground and parking area. Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the rezoning request. (see minutes of August 10, 1961). Mr. Gill Levens of White Investment Company stated the apartment units would cost $10,000 per unit, with both one and two bedroom units, renting for $110.00 to $135.00 per month. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried unanimously to defer the matter to January 16, 1962, pending a recommendation for drainage of storm water in this area. rl 1 1 1 1 C 143 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, September 19, 1961 Public Hearing_— Zoning, Church of the Latter Day Saints. 5625 Olson Highway (Institutional): 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 office of the Village Clerk. The Mayor announced that the meeting was open for public hearing on said rezoning and all persons present to do so were afforded opportunity to express their views thereon. No persons presented objections except the following: PROPONENT Bishop Thomas A. Gwynn 4005 Wasatch Lane OBJECTOR Mrs. Lee Parmelee 5701 Woodstock Avenue Mr. James Fiorentino 5630 Woodstock Avenue Mr. Orville K. Rubow 5735 Olson Highway Mr. Robert Parmelee 5701 Woodstock Avenue Mr. Royce G. Freese 500 No. Yosemite Avenue The Mayor closed the public hearingt. REASON The Church has a function in a residential area, they have an option on the site, with approx. 600 membership, 150 car parking area provided, they need larger facilities. Will retain the trees now on the site. OBJECTION Mrs. Parmelee stated a church at this site would constitute a traffic hazard. Not opposed to a church in the neighborhood, but it would create a real traffic problem. Stated the highway department plans changes within five years. Stated the traffic would be very dangerous. Mr. Freese requested residential zoning for the property. Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission to deny the rezoning request. (see minutes of August 10, 1961.) MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to deny the rezoning request upon recommendation of the Planning Commission. Upon roll call vote being taken thereon the members were recorded as voting as follows.: Bies YES Flannagan YES Nadasdy YES Teresi YES Scherer YES 144 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, September 19, 1961 MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to call a public hearing to rezone said area to residential and other areas on November 21, 1961. Public Hearing, Zoning, 6150 St. Croix Ave., Irving Brown, (Shopping Center): 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 office of the Village Clerk. The Mayor announced that the meeting was open for public hearing on said rezoning and all persons present to do so were afforded opportunity to express their views thereon. No persons presented objections except the following: PROPONENT Mr. Irving Brown 6150 St. Croix Avenue Mr. Wm. Crowder, Attorney for Brown 4121 Wayzata Blvd. OBJECTOR Mr. Gordon Garis 5920 Wolfberry Lane The Mayor closed the public hearing. REASON The proposed shopping center will be buffered on the east by homes and 50• parking area, then the shopping center; leases are signed and tenants were waiting. Invited the neighbors to view the proposed plans. OBJECTION Stated the neighbors had the same objections as previously, it would devalue homes, and requested denial of rezoning. The neighbors are willing to meet to review the proposed plans. Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission to deny the rezoning request. (see minutes of August 10, 1961).. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan to deny the rezoning request upon recommendation of the Planning Commission. Upon roll call vote being taken thereon the members were recorded as voting as follows: 1 Bies NO Flannagan YES Nadasdy YES Scherer NO Teresi YES The Mayor declared the motion carried and rezoning of said property denied. 145 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, September 19, 1961 Request for Sign Permit - Western Mineral Products. 4725 Olson Hi The Building Inspector presented plans and the request for a sign permit for Western Mineral Products at 4725 Olson Highway. MOVED by Scherer seconded by Bies carried to approve the request of Western Mineral Products, for a sign at 4725 Olson Memorial Highway. Request for Sign Permit - F. & H. Li uor Store 9025 Sixth Ave. North: The, Building Inspector presented the plans and the request for a sign permit for F. & H. Liquor Store at 9025 Sixth Avenue North. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve the request for a sign for F. & H. Liquor Store, at 9025 Sixth Avenue North, subject to the restriction of 20 feet maximum length for said sign. Request for Sign Permit - Robert Halseth 2500 Mendelssohn Ave. North: The Building Inspector presented the plans and the request for two sign permits for Robert Halseth at 2500 Mendelssohn Avenue North. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to deny the request for two signs for Robert Halseth at 2500 Mendelssohn Avenue North, and refer the matter of set -backs for signs on Mendelssohn Avenue to the Planning Commission for study and recommendation at the October 17, 1961 meeting. Request for Sign Permit - Suburban Tire Company, 7550 Wayzata Boulevard: The Building Inspector presented the plans and the request for a sign for Suburban Tire Company at 7550 Wayzata Boulevard. MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to approve the request for a sign for Suburban Tire Company at 7550 Wayzata Boulevard. Request for Building Permit - Boulevard Cafe, 5530 Wayzata Boulevard: The Building Inspector presented the plans and request for a building permit for remodeling the Boulevard Cafe at 5530 Wayzata Boulevard. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the request for a building permit to remodel the Boulevard Cafe at 5530 Wayzata Boulevard, subject to the approval of the Building Inspector. Request for Ordinance Waiver - John_ Lindell, 150 Hanley Road.- The oad:_ r The Village Manager read the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the request for an Ordinance Waiver for John Lindell at 150 Hanley Road (conveyance by Metes and Bounds) see minutes of September 14, 1961. MOVED by Bies seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the request for an Ordinance Waiver upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission. 1.46 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, September 19, 1961 Request for Ordinance Waiver - Don Freibora 2320 Douglas Drive North: The Village Manager read the recommendation of the Planning Commission to deny the request for Ordinance Waiver for Don Freiborg at 2320 Douglas Drive North. (see minutes of September 14, 1961). MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to deny the request for an Ordinance Waiver for Don Frieborg at 2.320 Douglas Drive North, upon recommenda- tion of the Planning Commission. Request for Ordinance Waiver - Evan Nelson 125 Edgewood Avenue North The Village Manager read the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the request for an Ordinance Waiver for Evan Nelson at 125 Edgewood Avenue North. (see minutes of September 14, 1961). MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the request for an Ordinance Waiver for Evan Nelson at 125 Edgewood Avenue North, upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Request for Ordinance Waiver - E O Un er 8530 Plymouth Avenue The Village Manager read the recommendation of the Planing Commission to approve the request for an Ordinance Waiver for E. 0. Unger at 8530 Plymouth Avenue. (see minutes of September 14, 1961). MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to approve the request for an Ordinance Waiver for E. 0. Unger at 8530 Plymouth Avaiue, upon the recommenda- tion of the Planning Commission. Request for Ordinance Waiver - Burandt & Anderson, 9400 Duluth Street The Village Manager read the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the request for an Ordinance Waiver for Burandt & Anderson at 9400 Duluth Street. (see minutes of September 14, 1961). MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Bies carried to approve the request for an Ordinance Waiver for Burandt & Anderson at 9400 Duluth Street, upon the recommednation of the Planning Commission. Request by Property Owner re-: Highway #55 & County Road #18• The above matter was deferred to the meeting of October 17, 1961, upon the request of the proponent. Mr. A. M. Berg,1813 Spring Valley Road - Re: Sanitary Sewer Connection Mr. A. M. Berg, 1813 Spring Valley Road request a waiver of the requirements of the Sewer Ordinance Connections. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to deny the request and instruct the Building Inspector and Sewer Superintendent to enforce the Village Ordinance. 147 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, September 19, 1961 Request for Public Hearings - Platting, David Addition Pankonie Addition: The Village Manager presented the request for Public Hearings for Platting David Addition and Pankonie Addition on October 17, 1961. MOVED by Bies seconded by Flannagan carried to call a Public Hearing for Platting of David Addition and Pankonie Addition on October 17, 1961. Request for Public Hearings - Zoning, Chester Bird Post 1#523: 8735 Olson Highway: The Village Manager presented the request for Public Hearings for Zoning the Chester Bird Post 1#523 and 8735 Olson Highway on October=17, 1961. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Bies carried to call a Public Hearing for zoning the Chester Bird Post 1#523 and 8735 Olson Highway on October 17, 1961. Request for Public Hearing_- Street Vacation, Olympia Street from Aquila Ave. to Boone Avenue: The Village Manager presented the request for a Public Hearing for Street Vacation of Olympia Street from Aquila Avenue to Boone Avenue on October 17, 1961. MOVED by Bies seconded by Flannagan carried to call a Public Hearing for Street Vacation of Olympia Street from Aquila Avenue to Boone Avenue on October 17, 1961. Resolution Ordering Dust Abatement (62 -DA -2, 3 L4, 6, 7, 8, 9): - Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION ORDERING DUST TREATMENT FOR CERTAIN STREETS" (62 -DA -2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9) 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, 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 _,63AL_. Approval of Registered Land Survey Lot C, Glendale: The Village Attorney presented Registered Land Survey Lot C, Glendale for Council action. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to approve Registered Land Survey Lot C, Glendale. 1 i a Regular Meeting of the Village Council, September 19, 1961 Consideration of Commissioners Award re: Bachmayer Houses 1930 Brunswick Ave. No.: The Village Attorney informed the Council of the Commissioners award for the Bachmayer house at 1930 Brunswick Avenue North. Council discussed the award at length. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to authorize the Village Attorney to offer $19,600.00, according to the appraisal, for the Bachmayer house at 1930 Brunswick Avenue North. Budget for 1962: The Council discussed the proposed budget for 1962. MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to approve the budget as submitted for 1962, providing 27.8 mills. Request by Village of Plymouth for Sanitary Sewer Connection: The Village Manager read a letter from the Village of Plymouth dated September 15, 1961, regarding connection for sanitary sewer by the Village of Plymouth to the Golden Valley sewer system. Council discussed the request and agreed to meet with the Plymouth Village Council as soon as figures and estimates were available on the costs involved. Licenses: MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the licenses listed below: LICENSES FOR APPROVAL - September 19, 1961 No: Licensee, TMe Fee 2285 (New) Burt Applebaum dba Ginger's Cigarette $ 4.00 Bar B Q (formerly Milk House) 2286 Burt Applebaum Food 25.00 2287 Burt Applebaum Juke Box 15.00 2288 Burt Applebaum Soft Drinks 10.00 2289 (New) Jerry's Lucky Dollar Store Cigarette 6.00 (formerly National Food) 2290 Jerry's Lucky Dollar Store Food 25.00 2291 Jerry's Lucky Dollar Store Soft Drink 10.00 2292 Jerry's Lucky Dollar Store Non -Intoxicating 15.00 Malt Liquors "Off - 2293 Golden Valley Lanes Sale" Game of Skill 25.00 (pin ball) 149 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, September 19, 1961 Bills: MOVED by Scherer seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the bills as sub- mitted on the prelist. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Bies carried to adjourn the meeting at 12:45 A.M. Attest: 64 Village Clerk 1 1 yor