12-19-61 City Council Minutes1
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REGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
December 19, 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 December 19, 1961, at
7:30 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 Engineer, Donald
Sorensen; Building Inspector, Dan Lynch; Village Clerk, Helen Penniman;
Vice President of the Planning Commission, Joe L. Brown.'
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:30 P. M.
Minutes of December 6, 1961:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the minutes of
December 6, 1961, as submitted to the Council.
Award of Bid - Utility Billing Machine:
The Village Manager presented an affidavit of publication in the official
newspaper for the Call for Bids for Utility Billing Machine, and in ac-
cordance with the terms of the advertisement for bids the Village Treasurer
and Village Clerk met in the Council Chambers at 7800 Golden Valley Road at
11:00 o•clock A. M. on December 15, 1961, and then and there publicly opened
and read the bids received. The Village Treasurer tabulated said bids for
the Utility Billing Machine.
The Village Treasurer tabulated the total of the contract cost under terms
of said bids in accordance with the unit prices stated therein, and said
bids were found to be as follows:
BID OPENING
December 15, 1961
UTILITY BILLING MACHINE:
NAME OF BIDDER
National Cash Register Company
*Alternate Bid
Burroughs Corporation
Underwood Corporation
11:00 A.M.
MODEL
TOTAL _BID
Class 33
$4,252.73
Class 32
41,077.64
F - 6404
4,066.40
Audit 413
1,950.00
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*Alternate Bid by National Cash Register Company does not meet specifications.
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The Village Treasurer recommends the bid be awarded to the low bidder
meeting the specifications, the Underwood Corporation, in the amount of
$1,950.00.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Ter'esi carried to award the bid to the low
bidder, Underwood Corporation, in the amount of $1,950.00, subject to
acceptance by the Village Manager and the Village Treasurer.
Public Hearing - Plat, Advertising Creative 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
plat and all persons present to do so were afforded opportunity to express
their views thereon. No persons presented objections except the following:
OBJET OBJECTION
None None
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Bies introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(Acceptance of Platting of Advertising
Creative Center)
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 Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page.
Request for Public Hearing - Plat, Western Terrace Hills:
The Village Manager presented the request for a public hearing for platting
of Western Terrace Hills, on January 2, 1962.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to call a public hearing for
platting of Western Terrace Hills on January 2, 1962.
Request for Public Hearing_- Plat, Adeline Addition:
The Village Manager presented the request for a public hearing for platting
of Adeline Addition on January 16, 1962.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to call a public hearing for
platting of Adeline Addition on January 16, 1962.
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Request for Ordinance Waiver 1601 Gettysburg Ave North:
Mr. Joe L. Brown, Vice President of the Planning Commission, presented the
recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the request for an
ordinance waiver. (see minutes of 12-14-1961).
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to approve the request for an
ordinance waiver at 1601 Gettysburg Avenue North, upon recommendation of
the Planning Commission.
Request for Ordinance Waiver - 775 Douglas Drive North Pako Corporation-
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or oration:Mr. Joe L. Brown, Vice President of the Planning Commission, presented the
recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the request for an
ordinance waiver. (see minutes of 12-14-1961).
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve the request for an
ordinance waiver at 775 Douglas Drive North, Pako Corporation, upon recom-
mendation of the Planning Commission.
Request for Sign Permit - 6480 Wayzata Blvd. Velie Sales Company:
The Building Inspector presented a request for a sign permit at 6480
Wayzata Boulevard for Velie Sales Company.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Flannagan carried to deny the request for a sign
permit at 6480 Wayzata Boulevard for the Velie Sales Company.
Request for Sign Permit - 9400 - 6th Avenue North Bowery Tavern:
The Building Inspector presented a request for a sign permit at 9400 -
6th Avenue North for the Bowery Tavern.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Bies carried to approve the request for a
sign permit at 9400 - 6th Avenue North for the Bowery Tavern.
Request for House Moving License - Ernst House Movers:
The Building Inspector presented a request for a House Moving License for
Ernst House Movers.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve the Request for
a House Moving License for Ernst House Movers effective January 1, 1962.
Discussion of Recommendation of Planning Commission re: Adding Restaurants
to Industrial Zonine Code -
Mr. Joe Brown, Vice President of the Planning Commission, presented the
recommendation of the Planning.Commission to deny said request.
Mr. Douglas Rees appeared to request the Zoning Code be amended by adding
restaurants to the Industrial Zoning Code, and to suggest a committee be
appointed to study the matter further.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, December 19, 1961
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Bies carriedtodefer the matter to the
meeting of January 2, 1962.
Request for Preliminary A22roval for Building Permit 6920 Wa zata Boulevard,
Pancake House. Martin Lebedoff:
Mr. Martin Lebedoff appeared to request preliminary approval for a building
permit at 6920 Wayzata Boulevard for a Pancake House.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi to defer the matter to the meeting of
January 2, 1962. -
Request for Public Hearing - Zoning, 2001 North Lilac Drive (Commercial.):
The Village Manager presented a request for a Public Hearing, Zoning 2001
North Lilac Drive to Commercial.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to call a Public Hearing to Zone
2001 North Lilac Drive to Commercial on January 2, 1962.
Request for Public Hearin — Zonin 5745 Glenwood Avenue (Multi le Dwellin ):
The Village Manager presented a request for a Public Hearing to Zone 5745
Glenwood Avenue to Multiple Dwelling.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to call a Public Hearing to Zone
5745 Glenwood Avenue to Multiple Dwelling on January 2, 1962.
Request for Public Hearing — Zoning Certain Areas to Residential:
The Village Manager presented a request for a Public Hearing to Zone Certain
Areas to Residential.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to call a Public Hearing to Zone
Certain Areas to Residential on January 2, 1962.
Reauest for Public Hearing-_Zonin�5 Olson Highway (Institutional):
The Village Manager presented a request for a Public Hearing to Zone
5625 Olson Memorial Highway to Institutional.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to call a Public Hearing to Zone
5625 Olson Memorial Highway to Institutional on January 16, 1962.
Reauest for Public Hearing_- Zoning. Certain Open Development Areas:
The Village Manager presented a request for a Public Hearing to Zone
Certain Open Development Areas.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to call a Public Hearing to Zone
Certain Open Development Areas on January 16, 1962.
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Resolution re: Exchange of udges with Plymouth Village:
Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
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: 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_LIZ .
Adjustment of Special Assessment, Lot 38, Block 6, Glenurban 2nd Addition:
Mr. Kastor, the prospective purchaser of said property, appeared before
council.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Bies carried that no adjustment be made on
the Special Assessments on Lot 38, Block 6, Glenurban 2nd Addition.
Insurance 2uotess Liability & Workmen's Compensation:
The Village Finance Office presented a tabulation and recommendation on
informal insurance quotes for general liability and automotive physical
damage insurance; and workmen's compensation insurance; four bids were
received on general liability, and eight bids on workmen*s compensation.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to award the bids for
insurance for the year 1962 to the low bidders Western Casualty Insurety
Company, Mr. Ray Sheehan, Agent, General Liability; Auto Owner*s Insurance
Company, Mr. Florian West, Agent, Workmen*s Compensation Insurance Company.
Communication red Irving Brown Property:
The Village Manager presented a letter dated December 8, 1961, from Mr.
William E. Crowder, Attorney for Irving Brown, with a copy of Judge
Nicholson*s letter regarding the Court*s order. Copies of said letter
were distributed to the Council.
Discussion re:
Village Employees Insurance:
Council deferred the above matter to the meeting
of January 2, 1962.
Appointment of Planninsa. Commission Members:
MOVED by Teresi
seconded by Flannagan carried to
appoint the following
to the Planning
Commission for a three—year term
expiring December, 1964:
Mr. George
Pennock
Mr. Harold Lynch
Mr. Joe L.
Brown
Mr. Hyman Shinder
Mr. Paul G. Velz
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Appointment of Park & Recreation Commission Members:
MOVED by Bies seconded by Scherer carried to appoint the following to
the Park & Recreation Commission for a three-year term expiring December,
1964:
Mr. Graydon Ewald Mr. John Sullivan
Appointment of Civil Service Commission Member:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to appoint Mr. Alfred C.
Biasing as Civil Service Commission Member for a three-year term expiring
December, 1964.
Request for License Transfer, Red Crown Lanes:
Member Teresi presented a request for license transfer for Red Crown Lanes.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to approve the transfer of
licenses for Red Crown Lanes Bowling Alley at 7650 Wayzata Boulevard.
Request for License, Transfer, Valley Inn:
Council deferred the above matter to the meeting of January 16, 1962.
License Renewals
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the license
renewals listed as follows:
No.
Licensee
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Golden Valley Lanes, Inc.
Cigarette
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Jensen Super Valu
Cigarette
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Log Cabin Liquor Store
Cigarette
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Glenwood Hills Hospital
Cigarette
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Medicine Lake Shell
Cigarette
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Brookview Country Club
Cigarette
2349
Elmer P. Le Blank (Elmer*s Sinclair
Service) Cigarette
2350
Feld Super Market
Cigarette
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Irving Davis Co. dba The Ice Center
Cigarette
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Sarenpa•s
Cigarette
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Red Crown Lanes, Inc. (New owners)
Cigarette
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Red Crown Lanes, Inc.
Food
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Red Crown Lanes, Inc.
Game of skill (2)
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Red Crown Lanes, Inc.
Bowling Alley
(12 Lanes)
2356
Red Crown Lanes, Inc.
Soft Drink
Fee
$12.00
12.00
12.00
12.00
12.00
12.00
12.00
12.00
12.00
12.00
12.00
25.00
50.00
80.00
10.00
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Regular Meeting of the Village Council, December 19, 1961
Re: Water Contract:
The Village Manager presented a request from the City of Crystal as follows:
"Moved by Councilman Johnson and seconded by Councilman Duxbury
that the City of Crystal petition the Village of Golden Valley
to enter into and be a part of the agreement that Golden Valley
has with the City of Minneapolis for the purchase of municipal
water in the event that Crystal should decide this to be their
source of supply, and by this action to reserve, for the City
of Crystal, the right to use such supply at rates provided in
the agreement between Golden Valley and Minneapolis. Motion carried."
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Bies carried to accept and approve the request
by the City of Crystal and to request the City of Minneapolis to consider the
same.
Water Tank Site Location:
The Village Manager gave a resume of negotiations for several water tank
site locations. Council authorized further negotiations with the Minneapolis
Park Board for water tank site location.
Suburban Sanitary Disposal Authority:
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to appoint Trustee Leonard
C. Bies as representative from Golden Valley to the Suburban Sanitary
Disposal Authority for the year 1962.
Status of Construction Program for Trunk Water Main:
The Village Engineer reported on the status of the construction program
for the trunk water main, that the schedule called for bids on construction
to be taken early in February, 1962, and water to be available in some areas
in the Fall of 1962. Council discussed adjustment of insurance rates, and
requested a study to be made by the State Fire Underwriters.
International City Manager*s Conference:
The Village Manager gave an oral report on the International City Manager*s
Conference and informed the Council that a written report will be submitted
at a later date.
Bills:
MOVED by Scherer seconded by Bies carried to approve the bills as submitted
on the prelist.
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MOVED by Scherer seconded by Bies to adjourn the meeting at 10:00 P. M.
Attest:
Village Clerk