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REGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
January 16, 1962
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
January 16, 1962, at 7:30 P. M.
The following members were present: Bies, Flannagan, Scherer,,and
Teresi; and the following was absent: Nadasdy.
Present were Village Manager, Roger K. Ulstad; Village Engineer, Donald
Sorensen; Village Clerk, Helen Penniman; Building Inspector, Dan Lynch;
Joe L. Brown, President of the Planning Commission; George Pennock,
Member of the Planning Commission.
The Acting Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:35 P. M.
Invocation: Fr. Rudolph M. Henrich, St. Margaret Mary, 2300 Zenith
Avenue North.
Minutes of January 2, 1962:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the minutes of
January 2, 1962, as submitted to the Council.
Public Hearing - Zoning, 5625 Olson Highway to 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 an opportunity to
express their views thereon. No persons presented objections except the
following:
OBJECTOR OBJECTION
Mr. Harry Ranks Mr. Ranks spoke for neighbors in the area;
5726 Woodstock Avenue other land will be subject to rezoning; it
was recently zoned to residential; access
to Highway #55 will be limited.
Mr. James Fiorentino Stated this would be spot zoning and a
5630 Woodstock Avenue traffic problem would result; wants it
to remain residential.
Mrs. Lee Parmelee Is glad the Council zoned area to residential
5701 Woodstock Avenue and wants it to remain that way.
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Mr. Patch of Patch & Erickson, Architects, was present to explain the
proposed nursing home plans. Mr. Kahn, proponent, requested the re-
zoning on the basis of the high cost factor. Mr. Bud Rivkin of Arkay
Builders also spoke in favor of the proposed rezoning.
Mr. George Pennock, Planning Commission member, presented the recommend-
ation of the Planning Commission to deny said request. (see minutes of
12-14-61).
The Acting Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi to deny the request for rezoning
on the above described property. Upon roll call vote being taken thereon
the members were recorded as voting as follows:
Bies
YES
Flannagan
YES
Scherer
YES
Teresi
YES
The Acting Mayor declared the motion carried and rezoning of said property
denied.
Public Hearing - Zoning, Industrial, LiZht Industrial, Residential:
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 Acting 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:
Industrial Tract:
OBJECTOR
None
Light Industrial Tract:
OBJECTOR
Letter from Mr. Walter Kost
1101 Orkla Drive
Institutional Tract:
OBJECTOR
None
OBJECTION
None
OBJECTION
Letter on file in Clerk*s office.
OBJECTION
None
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Residential Zoning:
Tract A:
OB�OR OBJECTION
None None
Tract B:
OB CTCR OBJECTION
Mr. Wesley H. Harding Stated he wanted property left in
6705 - 6th Avenue North Open Development zone.
Tract C:
OBJECTOR OB FJ .CTION
None None
Tract F
OBJECTOR OBJECTION
None None
Tract G
Tract D:
OBJ1QTOR
OBJECTION
OB LCTOR
OBJECTION
Tract H•
None
None
OBJECTION
Tract E.
None
Tract I:
OBJECTOR
OBJECTION
OBJECTION
None
None
Tract F
OBJECTOR OBJECTION
None None
Tract G
OBJ1QTOR
OBJECTION
None
None
Tract H•
OBJECTOR
OBJECTION
None
None
Tract I:
OBJECTOR
OBJECTION
None
None
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Tract
OBJECTOR
None
Tract K:
OBJECTOR
Mr. Bock, President of
Mark Hurd Aerial Surveys, Inc.
Tract L:
Tract M:
OBJECTOR
None
OBJECTOR
None
Tract N:
OBJECTOR
None
Tract 0:
OB�ECTOR
Mr. Warren Jeppesen
5601 Glenwood Avenue
Mr. Clarence Green
300 Turner's Crossroad
Mr. Vernon P. Smith
220 Turner*s Crossroad
Tract P:
OB J2 iCTOR
Mr. Frank Rekucki
2413 Cedar Ave.
Tract :
OBJECTOR
None
OBJE- CTION
None
OBJECTION
Request z acre of their property be
excluded from residential zoning.
OBJECTION
None
OBJECTION
None
OBJECTION
None
OBJECTION
Objected to residential zoning.
Wanted zoning left as is, requested
deferrment to meeting of 2-6-62.
Asked about street plan for said
area.
OB CTICN
Stated property was involved in
condemnation proceedings in court
and wished zoning to remain the same.
OBJECTION
None
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Tract R:
Tract S:
OBJECTOR OBJECTION
None None
OBJECTOR OBJECTION
None None
Mr. George Pennock of the Planning Commission gave an oral report on
various areas to be rezoned.
The Acting Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to defer action on tracts
B, K, 0, P. and to give a first reading to an ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING C ODE "
(Certain Open Development Areas)
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the ordinance
herein quoted by title on its first reading.
Public Hearing - ZoninL, Lindsay Property, Light Industrial:
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 Acting 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:
OB JELTOR
Mr. Harry M. Hermanson
1325 Welcome Avenue
PROPONENT
Mr. Hugh Lindsay, property
owner
Mr. John Heinrich, representative
of firm interested in property
OBJECTION
Stated homes were to be built on
Welcome Circle according to an
agreement with Lindsay; this is
only a part of a large area --
the whole area should be considered
together.
REASON
Stated agreement has been lived up
to; streets graded, etc.
Their business is converting paper
products into envelopes.
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Mr. George Pennock, Member of the Planning Commission, presented -the
recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the requested
rezoning. (see minutes of Jan. 11, 1962).
The Acting Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to give a first reading to
an ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE"
(Lindsay)
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan 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 Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the ordinance
herein quoted by title on its second reading and to order publication
thereof. See Ordinance Book page.
P blic Hearin — PPl ttingh: Adeline Addition:
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 Acting 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 OBJECTION
Mr. & Mrs. Clifford S. Nyvall They questioned if -they would be
930 Angelo Drive assessed on the proposed road or any
additional improvements; they would
not benefit from future improvements.
PROPONENT REASON
Mr. -Vincent Johnson, representing Requested approval for Platting of
Dr. Boller Adeline Addition.
Mr. George Pennock, Planning Commission member, presented the recommendation
of the Planning Commission to approve said platting. (see minutes of 12-14-61).
The Acting Mayor closed the public hearing.
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Member Scherer introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(Acceptance of Platting of Adeline Addition)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Member Flannagan and, upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted
in favor thereof: Bies, Flannagan, 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 _LU__.
Approval of Final Plans & Specifications for Water Main Trunks:
The Engineers for the Village, Orr-Schelen Mayeron and Associates, Inc.,
presented prepared plans and specifications for the construction of water
main trunks and facilities for water supply and storage (Project No. 62 -
WMT).
Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS ON A CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT
(Water Main Trunks and Facilities for Water Supply and Storage,
Project No. 62 W.M.T.)
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, 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
Approval of Plans & Specifications for Lateral Water Main Improvements:
The Village Engineer presented prepared plans and specifications for water
main construction (62 WM-4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 13, 16, 180 199 22, 23, 32, 33,
351, 37, and 39).
Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
(Lateral Water Main Improvements No. 62 WM-4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 13,
160 18, 199 22, 23, 320 33, 351 37, and 39)
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, 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 /�.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, January 16, 1962
Re: Public„Hearin& on Proposed Public Improvement (Project No. 62 W.M.T.):
The Village Manager presented preliminary plans for certain proposed
public improvements prepared by the Engineers for the Village, and said
Engineerst estimate of the cost of said improvement is as follows:
Total Cost of Improvement $2,565,300.00
said plans and estimate were examined by the Council, approved and
ordered filed.
Member Scherer introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON A CERTAIN PROPOSED
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT"
(Water Main Trunks and Facilities for Water Supply and Storage,
Project No. 62 W.M.T.)
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, 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
Re: Public Hearing on Proposed. Public Im rovement (Lateral Water Mains):
The Village Manager presented preliminary plans for certain proposed
public improvement prepared by the Engineer for the Village, said
Engineerts estimate of the cost of said improvements is as follows:
Total Cost of Improvement $397,979.57
which plans and estimate were examined by the Council, approved and ordered
filed.
Member Scherer introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON CERTAIN PROPOSED
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS"
(Lateral Water Main Improvements No. 62 WM-4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 13,
16, 18, 19, 22, 23, 32, 33, 35, 37, and 39)
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, 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 Transfer of License. Valley Inn:
Council deferred the above matter to the meeting of February 6, 1962.
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Resolution Re: Approval Tax -Forfeited List "528-C":
Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(List "528-C"
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, 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 Leave Cesspools for Drainage at 57211 Woodstock Avenue:
The Village Manager presented a request by Mr. Beckman at 5721 Woodstock
Avenue to leave the cesspools unfilled for drainage purposes.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to deny the request to leave
cesspools unfilled at 5721 Woodstock Avenue.
Mr. Obert Lundin, of Fidelity Trust Company, representing adjoining property
owners, urged the request be granted for the long range interests of the
area and the village as a whole.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to deny the request and refer
the matter to the Planning Commission upon request of the proponent for
consideration of rezoning the frontage along Highway #12 to Commercial Zone.
B,equest to Move Building Into Golden Valley at 7008 Winsdale Street:
The Building Inspector presented the request to move a building into the
village at 7008 Winsdale Street.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to deny the request to move
a building into Golden Valley at 7008 Winsdale Street.
Request for Sign Permit - Associated Contractors, 5720 Wayzata Boulevard:
The Building Inspector presented the request for a sign permit for
Associated Contractors at 5720 Wayzata Blvd.
Request for
Preliminary Approval,
Building Permit - 6920 Wayzata
Mr. Martin
-Blvd.;
Lebedoff appeared to request preliminary approval for a building
permit for
a Pancake House at 6920
Wayzata Boulevard,
Mr. Douglas
Rees also appeared and
stated that Continental Baking Company
expects to
be in their building in
the fall of 1962 and open to the public
by 1962.
Mr. Obert Lundin, of Fidelity Trust Company, representing adjoining property
owners, urged the request be granted for the long range interests of the
area and the village as a whole.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to deny the request and refer
the matter to the Planning Commission upon request of the proponent for
consideration of rezoning the frontage along Highway #12 to Commercial Zone.
B,equest to Move Building Into Golden Valley at 7008 Winsdale Street:
The Building Inspector presented the request to move a building into the
village at 7008 Winsdale Street.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to deny the request to move
a building into Golden Valley at 7008 Winsdale Street.
Request for Sign Permit - Associated Contractors, 5720 Wayzata Boulevard:
The Building Inspector presented the request for a sign permit for
Associated Contractors at 5720 Wayzata Blvd.
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MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to approve the request for
a sign permit for Associated Contractors at 5720 Wayzata Boulevard,
upon the recommendation of the Building Inspector and subject to his
approval.
Request for Public Hearing - Platting, Lilac Heights Addition:
The Village Manager presented the request for a public hearing to plat
Lilac Heights Addition.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to call a public hearing
for platting Lilac Heights Addition on February 20, 1962.
Re: Street Names Changes:
The Village Manager presented a request for street name changes as follows:
Sandburg Road to S andburg Lane; Extension of Unity Avenue North of Minnaqua
Avenue and parallel with Highway #100; Zane Avenue North of T.H. #55 to
Golden Valley Road.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to consider the above named
street name changes at the meeting of February 20, 1962.
Request for Public Hearin - Zoning,1609 Xerxes Avenue No. (Institutional):
The Village Manager presented a request for a public hearing to zone 1609
Xerxes Avenue North to Institutional Zone.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to call a public hearing to
zone 1609 Xerxes Avenue North to Institutional Zone on February 20, 1962,
Request for Ordinance Waiver, 5411 Circle Down Weldwood Nursing Home:
The Village Manager presented a request for an ordinance waiver for 5411
Circle Down, Weldwood Nursing Home. Mr. George Pennock, member of the
Planning Commission presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission
to deny the requested ordinance waiver. (see minutes 1-11-62).
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to defer the matter to
February 6, 1962.
Petition for Street Lights - Woodlawn Park:
The Village Manager presented a petition requesting street lights for
Woodlawn Park. Mr. Jim Rudolph and Mr. Charles Anderson were present to
urge consideration of said petition.
Council requested a comprehensive report on lighting the entire village
for the meeting of February 6, 1962, and took no action on the petition
pending the requested report.
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Presentation of New President of the Planning Commission:
Mr. George Pennock, former President of the Planning Commission, presented
the new President of the Planning Commission, Mr. Joe L. Brown. Mr. Pennock
expressed appreciation of the excellent cooperation between the Village
Council and the Planning Commission in the past five years. Council con—
gratulated Mr. Pennock on a job well done.
ReSton Order on Apartment Building at 5307 Circle Down:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
The Village Manager informed the Council a "Stop Order" had been placed at
5307 Circle Down since the agreement between Mr. Goldman and the Village
Council regarding combination of Lots 5 and 19 had not been met by Mr. Goldman.
Mr. Goldman agreed to sign the necessary paper combining Lots 5 and 19.
Request by Brooklyn Center for Municipal Water Service:
The Village Manager presented a written request from Brooklyn Center dated
January 11, 1962, requesting to enter into a joint agreement with Golden
Valley for supply of Minneapolis water through Golden Valley.
Council requested the Village Manager to request Minneapolis to consider
the request of Brooklyn Center and advise if this would jeopardize the
present negotiations with Minneapolis for water supply to Golden Valley.
Discussion of Elevated Storage Site:
Council discussed the location of the storage tank on the proposed site
to the rear of the Village Hall.
Discussion of Assessment Rates for Lateral Water Mains=
Council discussed the proposed cost of $6.00 per foot; this to be broken
down as follows:
Replacement of Black Top $6.00
Replacement of Gravel Road $5.00
Replacement of Unimproved Street $4.50
Bills:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the bills as
submitted on the prelist.
Communication from Fire Underwriters:
The Village Manager read a letter dated January 10, 1962, from the Fire
Underwriters, suggesting another inquiry be placed in December 1962.
Regular Meeting of the e Villa-ge Council, January -16,1962
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to adjourn the meeting
at 12:30 P. M.
Attest:
Village Clerk
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