11-21-61 City Council Minutes176=
REGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
November 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 November 7, 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 Sorenson; Building Inspector, Dan Lynch;
Village Clerk, Helen Penniman, President of the Planning Commission, George
Pennock.
The Mayor called the meeting to.order at 7:40 P. M.
Invocation: Mr. Gerald Johnson, Valley Community Presbyterian, 3100 Lilac
Drive.
Minutes of November_7, 1961:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to correct the minutes of
October 17, 1961, to show Mayor Nadasdy arrived at 9:30 P. M.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the minutes of
November 7, 1961, as submitted to the Council.
Bond Sale, $990,000 Improvement Bonds for 1961:
The Mayor stated that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the
receipt of bids for the purchase of $990,000 Improvement Bonds for 1961.
The Clerk reported that four sealed bids for the purchase of $990,000
Improvement Bonds of 1961 had been received by her prior to the time of
this meeting, which bids were thereupon presented to the Council, opened,
and publicly read and considered, and the highest and best bid of each
bidder was found to be as follows:
Name and Address of Bidder
JURAN
& MOODY,
INC.
Minneapolis
Barcus
Kindred
& Co.
Chicago
Kalman
& Co.,
Inc.
Minneapolis
Paine,
Webber,
Jackson, & Curtiss
Minneapolis
B. J. Van Ingen & Co., Inc.
Chicago
E. J.
Prescott
& Co.
Minneapolis
Interest Rate Premium
3.642 None
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Name and address of Bidder Interest Rate Premium
JOHN NUVEEN & CO., INC. Chicago 3.6582 $78.30
Dean Witter & Co. Chicago
American National Bank St. Paul
Channer Newman Securities Co. Chicago
M. B. Vick & Co., Inc. Chicago
Sampair & Egan, Inc. St. Paul
COMMERCE TRUST COMPANY Kansas City 3.71042 $396.00
Goodbody & Company Chicago
Stern Brothers & Company Kansas City
Hutchinson, Shocky & Co. Chicago
C. S. Ashmun Company Minneapolis
PIPER, JAFFRAY & HOPWOOD Minneapolis 3.718311 None
Allison -Williams Company Minneapolis
J. M. Dain & Co., Inc. Minneapolis
Northwestern National Bank Minneapolis
Mannheimer -Egan, Inc. St. Paul
Harold E. Wood & Company St. Paul
Caldwell -Phillips, Inc. St. Paul
Shaughnessy & Company St. Paul
Woodard -Elwood & Company Minneapolis
After discussion of bids received, Member Flannagan introduced the following
resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION AWARDING SALE OF
$990,000 IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF 1961"
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Teresi, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted
in favor thereof: Flannagan, Nadasdy, Scherer, and Teresi;
and the following voted against the same: None,
whereupon said resolution was duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and his signature attested by the Clerk. See Resolutions Book page 1,,$'3 .
Member Flannagan then introduced the following resolution and MOVED its
adoption:
"RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE AND PROVIDING FOR THE FORM
AND DETAILS OF $990,000 IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF 1961, AND
APPROPRIATING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF"
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: Flannagan, Nadasdy, Scherer, and Teresi;
and the following voted against the same: None,
whereupon said resolution was duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and his signature attested by the Clerk. See Resolutions Book page .
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Public Hearing - Zoning, 6920 Wayzata Blvd. (Commercial):
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:
OBJECTOR
None
PROPONENT
Mr. Martin Lebedoff
Mr. Al Godward, Consulting
Engineer
Mr. Douglas Rees
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
OBJBCTION
None
REASON
Restaurant would serve industry
in the area.
They are trying to develop the
area. Need some commercial to
serve proposed and present
industry.
Requested the rezoning to
serve the industrial area.
Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, presented the
recommendation of the Planning Commission to deny the requested zoning.
(see minutes of 11-16-1961).
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to deny the request for
rezoning upon recommendation of the Planning Commission.
Public Heari2Z - Street .Vacation ( Winsdale Street):
The Village Manager presented an affidavit of publication in the official
newspaper of a notice of public hearing on a proposal to vacate a certain
street described in said publication. 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
vacation of street, and all persons present to do so were afforded
opportunity to express their views thereon.
OB TOR
None
OBJECTION
None
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The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, presented the
recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the requested street
vacation.
Member Teresi moved the passage of the following resolution:
"RESOLUTION"
(Vacation of Winsdale Street)
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: 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.
Pub1� Hearing — Various Open Development to.Residential:
The Village Manager presented an affidavit of publication in the official
newspaper of a notice of public hearing on zoning various Open Development
areas to Residential. 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
zoning, and all persons present to do so were afforded opportunity to
express their views thereon.
Tract E:
OBJECTOR
Mr. Irving Brucker
5601 Olson Highway
Tract E•
PROPONENT
Mr. Orville K. Rubow
Mr. R. S. Mollner
425 Turner's Cross Road
OBJECTION
Stated taxes will increase with
zoning. Should remain in open
development or divide area to
residential in rear and open
development in the front.
REASON
Talked to neighbors; they all
favor residential zoning.
Stated the area should be zoned
residential.
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Tract K:
PROPONENTH REASON
Mr. Gerald R. Piazza In favor of residential zoning
2130 Lilac Drive North for the area.
There were no objectors or proponents for the following Tracts: A, B, C ,
D, F, G, H, I, J, L, M, N.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
-Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, presented the
recommendation of the Planning Commission, to approve the rezoning. (see
minutes of November 16, 1961).
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to give a first reading to
an ordinance entitled:
"AN ORD INAPC E AMENDING THE ZONING C ODE"
(Various Open Development to Residential)
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the ordinance
herein quoted by title on its first reading.
Public Hearing - Zoning Code Amendment; Yard Requirements:
The Village Manager presented an affidavit of publication in the official
newspaper of a notice of public hearing on yard requirements. Said affi-
davit 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
amendment, and all persons present to do so were afforded opportunity to
express their views thereon.
OBJECTOR OBJECTION
Mr. J. C. Parker Questioned how this amendment would
effect their property.
Council informed Mr. & Mrs. Parker that they could follow the usual pro-
cedure for an ordinance waiver, and that they saw no reason consideration
would not be given their request when submitted.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
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Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, presented the
recommendation of the Planning Commission, to approve the amendment,
(see minutes of October 11, 1961).
LVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to give a first reading
to an ordinance entitled.-
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ntitled;
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE"
(lard Requirement - Institutional and Professional and Business Offices)
NDVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the ordinance
herein quoted by title on its first reading.
Public Hearing - Ordinance re: Prohibiting Billboards along Highway #18:
The Village Manager presented an affidavit of publication in the official
newspaper of a notice of public hearing on said amendment. 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
amendment, and all persons present to do so were afforded opportunity to
express their views thereon.
OBBJECTORR. OBJECTION
None
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
None
Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, presented the
recommendation of the Planning Commission, to approve the amendment. (see
minutes of November 16, 1961).
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to give a first reading to
an ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE"
(Prohibiting Billboards along Hwy. #18)
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to approve the ordinance
herein quoted by title on its first reading.
Request for Sign Permit - 2500 Mendelssohn Avenue, Robert Halseth:
The Building Inspector presented the request for a sign permit for
Robert Halseth at 2500 Mendelssahn Avenue.
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M)VED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve the request for
a sign permit for Robert Halseth at 2500 Mendelssohn Avenue, subject to
the following stipulations: that the sign permit be for the period of
one year and be non -flashing, subject to the approval of the Building
Inspector.
Request for Sign Permit- 6480 Wayzata Blvd., Velie Sales Company:
The Building Inspector presented the request for a sign permit for Velie
Sales Company at 6480 Wayzata Boulevard.
The proponent requested the matter be withdrawn.
Retest for Sign Permit - 7760 Olson Mem. Highway (Winslow1s) :
The Building Inspector presented the request for a sign permit for Winslow's
at 7760 Olson Mem. Highway.
LVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to approve the request, subject
to removing the movable sign, and subject to the approval of the Building
Inspector.
Request for Sgn Permit - 7900 - 6th Ave. North, Pure Oil Comp
The Building Inspector presented the request for a sign permit for Pure
Oil Company at 7900 - 6th Avenue North.
M)VED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the request for
a sign permit for Pure Oil Company at 7900 - 6th Avenue North, subject to
moving the existing sign to conform with the Village Ordinance, and subject
to the approval of the Building Inspector.
Request for Sign Permit - 800 Colorado Ave. So., Ron Vik Inc.:
The Building Inspector presented the request for a sign permit for Ron
Vik Inc., at 800 Colorado Avenue South.
N)VED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to approve the request for
Ron Vik, Inc., at 800 Colorado Avenue South, subject to the approval of
the Building Inspector.
Re uest for Si Permit - 840 Colorado Avenue South Sacred Design:
The Building Inspector presented the request for a sign permit for Sacred
Design at 840 Colorado Avenue South.
LVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to approve the request for
Sacred Design at 810 Colorado Avenue South, subject to the approval of
the Building Inspector.
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Re uest for Sign Permit - 1020 Turner's Cross Road Larson -Olson Com an :
The Building Inspector presented the request for a sign permit for Larson -
Olson Company at 1020 Turner's Cross Road.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to approve the request for
Larson -Olson Company at 1020 Turner's Cross Road, subject to the approval
of the Building Inspector.
Request for Ordinance Waiver, 9135 Olson Memorial Highway:
Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, presented the
recommendation of the Planning Commission to.approve the request for an
Ordinance Waiver. (see minutes of 11-16-61).
MOVED by Scherer seconded by Teresi carried to approve the request for
an ordinance waiver for conveyance by metes and bounds at 9135 Olson
Memorial Highway, upon recommendation of the Planning Commission.
Reguest for Ordinance Waiver, 1104 Sumter Ave No (Merger of Title):
Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, presented the
recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the request for an
ordinance waiver. (see minutes of 11-16-61).
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve the ordinance
waiver at 1104 Sumter Ave. No, upon recommendation of the Planning Commission.
Request for Ordinance Waiver, 4222 Olson Mem HiLhway (Front Yard Waiver);
Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, presented the
recommendation of the Planning Commission to deny the request for an
ordinance waiver. (see minutes of 11-16-61).
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to deny the request for an
ordinance waiver (front yard waiver) at 4222 Olson Memorial Highway, upon
recommendation of the Planning Commission.
Request for Ordinance Waiver 3900 Glenwood Ave. (Conve ante by Metes &
Bounds):
Mr. George Pennock, President of the Planning Commission, presented the
recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the request for an
ordinance waiver (conveyance by metes and bounds). (see minutes of
11-16-61).
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to approve the request for
an ordinance waiver (conveyance by metes and bounds) at 3900 Glenwood
Avenue, upon recommendation of the Planning Commission.
Request for Waiver of Public Hearin - Watermain Glenwood Parkway (6parcels):
The Village Manager presented a request for waiver of public hearing for
watermain for six parcels on Glenwood Parkway, estimated cost $7,100.00.
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MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve the waiver of
public hearing upon the following conditions: the Village Engineer to
prepare a change order to add to the present contract, subject to the
approval of the bond attorney and securing signatures for the waiver of
public hearing.
Request for House Movin Permit - From 5920 W. River Rd. to 4200 Golden
Valle Road, Lawrence Johnson:
The Building Inspector presented the request for a house moving permit for
Lawrence Johnson to move a house from 5920 W. River Road to 4200 Golden
Valley Road.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to approve the request for
a house moving permit to move a house to 4200 Golden Valley Road, subject
to the approval of the Building Inspector.
License & Name Chan e: Golden Valley Cab Inc, to Viking Cab Company:
The Village Manager presented the request for transfer of license for
three cabs now known as Golden Valley Cab, Inc., and issuance of two
additional cabs to Viking Cab Company. Mr. Sherman, owner of Viking Cab
Company, also appeared to answer questions.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to transfer cabs now licensed
to Golden Valley Cab, Inc., and issue two additional licenses to Viking
Cab Company.
Re nest for Building Permit - Little League, Concession Stand 6305 Golden
Valley Road-
The Building Inspector presented the request for a building permit for the
Little League concession stand at 6305 Golden Valley Road.
MOVED by Scherer seconded by Teresi carried to alprove the request for a
building permit without fee for the Little League concession stand at
6305 Golden Valley Road, subject to the approval of the Building Inspector.
Request for Public Hearing - Platting, Western Terrace Hills:
The Village Manager presented the request for a public hearing for platting
of Western Terrace Hills.
MOVED by Scherer seconded by Flannagan carried to call a public hearing for
platting of Western Terrace Hills on December 19, 1961.
B2quest for Public Hearin - Zoning, 2001 North Lilac Drive (Commercial):
The Village Manager presented the request for a public hearing for zoning
2001 North Lilac Drive to Commercial.
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MVED by Scherer seconded by Flannagan carried to call a public hearing for
zoning 2001 North Lilac Drive to Commercial on December 19, 1961.
Re nest for Public Hearing - Zoning 57.5 Glenwood Ave. (Multi le Dwelling):
The Village Manager presented the request for a public hearing for zoning
57.5 Glenwood Avenue to Multiple Dwelling.
M7ED by Scherer seconded by Flannagan carried to call a public hearing for
zoning 5715 Glenwood Avenue to Multiple Dwelling on December 19, 1961.
Re nest for Public Hearin - Zoning,, Certain Areas to Residential:
The Village Manager presented the request for a public hearing for zoning
certain areas to residential.
MVED by Scherer seconded by Flannagan carried to call a public hearing for
zoning certain areas to residential on December 19, 1961.
Resolution re: Deed from State Hi way De artment Count Rd. #66 (Park
Pr222rty)
Member Teresi NOVED the passage of the following resolution:
"RESOLUTION"
(For Conveyance of State Land)
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: 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 �/,6,?_.
Adjustment of Special Assessment, Vacated Portion of Janalyn Circle.-
Council
ircle;
Council deferred the above matter to the meeting of December 19, 1961.
Communication re: Minne22olis Water:
The Village Manager read a communication from the City of Minneapolis
regarding water to New Hope through the Village of Golden Valley. The
material was ordered placed on file in the Clerk's office.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to rescind the rider on
the Minneapolis Water Contract dated July 18, 1961.
Drainage, South Tyrol Hills:
Council discussed the various drainage areas in South Tyrol Hills. No
action was taken.
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Bills.- I
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the bills as
submitted on the prelist.
License, Christmas Trees:
MOVED by Scherer seconded by Teresi carried to approve the request for
a Christmas Tree license for Peter Schroth at 843 Winnetka Avenue South
for the fee of $5.00.
Request to Advertise for Bids for Billing Machine on December 19, 196
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
The Village Manager requested a motion to advertise for bids for a billing
machine on December 19, 1961.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded -by Scherer carried to advertise for bids for
a billing machine on December 19, 1961.
Street Light - Xerxes & Vista Drive:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
The Village Manager presented a request for one street light at the inter-
section of Xerxes Avenue and Vista Drive.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to approve the request for one
street light at the intersection of Xerxes Avenue and Vista Drive.
Res Swimming Pool:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
Council discussed the progress of the swimming pool committee,'and re-
quested the President of the Park & Recreation Commission, Yr. John
Byrnes; Director of the Park & Recreation Department., John Brenna;
Chairman of the Mayor's Swimming Pool Committee, Vic Snyder; Vice
Chairman of the Mayor's Swimming Pool Committee, Paul K. Enghauser;
President of the Planning Commission, George Pennock; Trustee Arthur
Flannagan to meet with the President of the Golden Valley School Board.,
Bruce McNeil; to discuss a proposed joint participation in an indoor
swimming pool in the new intermediate school.
MOVED by Scherer seconded by Teresi carried to adjourn the meeting at 12:00 A.M.
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Attest:
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Village Clerk