08-20-63 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
August 20, 1963
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
August 20, 1963, at 8:00 o'clock P.M.
The following members were present: Flannagan, Nadasdy, Schaphorst,
Scherer, and Teresi; and the following was absent: None.
Present were Village Manager, Roger K. Ulstad; Village Attorney, Roger
A. Peterson; Village Engineer, Donald Sorensen; Village Clerk, Helen
Penniman; Building Inspector, Dan Lynch; Chief -of -Police, Everett
Frandsen; Vice President of the Planning Commission, Robert Raugland.
The meeting was called to order at 8:05 P.M.
Invocation: Rev. Lester Stine, Valley of Peace Lutheran, 4735 Bassett
Creek Drive.
Minutes of August 6, 1963:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the minutes of
August 6, 1963, as submitted to the Council.
Public Hearing - Bituminous Surfacing (63 -BS -26) -
The Village Clerk presented an affidavit showing publication in the
official newspaper of the Notice of Public Hearing on Certain Proposed
Public Improvements (Bituminous Surfacing 63 -BS -26) described in the
resolution of this Council relating thereto, adopted on August 6, 1963.
Said affidavit was then examined, approved and ordered filed in the
office of the Village Clerk.
The Mayor then announced that the meeting was open for public hearing
on said proposed public improvements, and all persons present to do so
were afforded opportunity to express their views thereon. No persons
presented objections except the following:
OBJECTOROBJECTION
None None
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MDVED its
adoption:
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"RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN
PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS"
(Bituminous Surfacing 63 -BS -26)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly
seconded by Member Schaphorst and, upon vote being taken thereon, the
following members voted in favor thereof: Flannagan, Nadasdy, Schap -
horst, 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 .�q-'
Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its
adoption:
"RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING WORK DONE BY DAY LABOR"
(Bituminous Surfacing 63 -BS -26)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Schaphorst and, upon vote being taken thereon, the following
members voted in favor thereof: Flannagan, Nadasdy, Schaphorst, 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 Resolu-
tions Book page _/,V .
Request for Ordinance Waiver - 7800-7840 Winsdale Street, W. J. Remolds:
Mr. Robert Raugland, Vice President of the Planning Commission, pre-
sented the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve said
waiver. (See Minutes of 8-15-63).
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to approve the ordinance
waiver at 7800, 7840 Winsdale Street for W. J. Reynolds, upon recom-
mendation of the Planning Commission.
Request for Ordinance Waiver - 408 Parkview Terrace, Judge Weeks:
Mr. Robert Raugland, Vice President of the Planning Commissions pre-
sented the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve said
waiver. (see minutes of 8-15-63).
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to approve the ordinance
waiver at 4U8 Parkview Terrace for Judge Weeks, upon recommendation of
the Planning Commission.
Easement for Sweeney Lake:
The Chief -of -Police appeared and reported that activity in the Sweeney
Lake area was limited in the last two weeks.
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Dr. Manuel Binder, 1020 Angelo Drive; Dr. Robert J. Boller, 1010 Angelo
Drive; George H. Martinson, 1141 Angelo Drive; Gordon Benson, 1200 Toledo
Avenue; LeRoy W. Anderson, 50.5 Alfred Road; Mrs. Lawrence R. Peterson,
1111 Wills Place; Donald A. Jacobson, 1230 Wills Place; appeared and
agreed that activity in the area had subsided and requested the same
cooperation from the Council and Police Department next year. They also
requested the raft be permitted back in the lake for convenience and
safety of the swimmers.
MOVED by Scherer seconded by Schaphorst carried to continue in the same
manner during the remainder of 1963, and also start the controlled pro-
gram of the beach area early during the swimming activity period of 1964.
Second Reading Sign Ordinance:
Council discussed the proposed limitations and basis of computing the
square feet of sign areas.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to refer the sign ordin-
ance back to the Planning Commission for further study and recommenda-
tion to Council at the meeting of September 17, 1963.
First Reading - Ordinance Amending Multiple DwellL&.Ordinance:
Mr. Robert Raugland, Vice President of the Planning Commission, presented
recommendations of the Planning Commission regarding 4.03 c and 4.04 b
of the Multiple Dwelling Code. The Planning Commission recommended the
above proposed changes.
The Village Manager read a letter from the Planning Commission date
August 8, 1963, with an Addendum to said letter regarding the Multiple
Dwelling Ordinance.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to give a first reading
to an ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE"
(Multiple Dwelling)
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the ordinance
herein quoted by title on its first reading.
First Reading -Amendment to Curfew Ordinance:
The Village Attorney presented the proposed amendment to the Curfew
Ordinance.
MOVED by Scherer seconded by Schaphorst carried to give a first reading
to an ordinance entitled:
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"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE"
( Curfew Ordinance)
MOVED by Schaphorst seconded by Scherer carried to approve the ordin-
ance herein quoted by title on its first reading.
Request for Building Permit — Multiple Dwelling (St. Croix & Hwy. #100):
The Building Inspector presented the plans for a multiple dwelling at
St. Croix Avenue and Highway ##100. The proponents requested a founda-
tion permit for a 31 unit multiple dwelling with all brick exterior.
MVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the foundation
permit for a multiple dwelling at St. Croix Avenue and Highway #100,
subject to a minimum of one garage per unit and subject to the approval
of the Building Inspector.
Request to Advertise Sale of Miller Home, 100 Winnetka Avenue North:
The Village Manager presented a request to advertise for sale the Miller
Home at 100 Winnetka Avenue North which has been condemned for street
right-of-way.
MOVED by Schaphorst seconded by Flannagan carried to advertise for sale
the Miller Home at 100 Winnetka Avenue North, award of bids on September
17, 1963.
Request for Public Hearing_- Zoning, 5619 Olson Highway (Multiple Dwelling):
The Village Manager presented the request for a public hearing to zone
5619 Olson Highway to Multiple Dwelling.
MOVED by Schaphorst seconded by Teresi carried to call a public hearing
on September 17, 1963, to zone 5619 Olson Highway to Multiple Dwelling.
Request for Public Hearing - 6000 Laurel Avenue, (Multiple __& Industrial):
The Village Manager presented the request for a public hearing to zone
6000 Laurel Avenue to Multiple Dwelling and Industrial zone.
MVED by Schaphorst seconded by Scherer carried to call a public hearing
on September 17, 1963, to zone 6000 Laurel Avenue to Multiple Dwelling and
Industrial zone.
Apartments in Single Family Dwellings:
The Village Manager presented a form letter of notification and question-
aire to residents having apartments rented in single family dwellings.
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Residents in the vicinity of the 11.00 block and Orkla Drive appeared and
sited violations in their area of the zone code for single family dwell-
ings, and requested immediate action be taken.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to instruct the Village
Manager, Village Attorney to take appropriate necessary legal steps in
these cases and to investigate future complaints and take immediate
action.
Resolution Ordering Dust Treatment (63 -DA -30):
Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its
adoption:
"RESOLUTION ORDERING DUST TREATMENT FOR CERTAIN STREETS"
(63 -DA -30)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Scherer and, upon vote being taken thereon, the following members
voted in favor thereof; Flannagan, Nadasdy, Schaphorst, 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
Report on Safety Council Activities - John Knight:
Mr. Knight reported on the laws governing the Safety Council and enumerated
activities of the Council, stating that major emphasis is being placed on
Traffic Safety and Safety Education.
Request for Building Permit - Larson -Olson Company, 900 Turner's Crossroad:
All present agreed to add the above metter to the agenda.
The following men appeared on behalf of Larson -Olson Company: Paul Schmidt,
Jack Gustafson, Leonard Anderson, Charles Borson; and requested a building
permit at 900 Turner's Crossroad.
Council deferred action to Saturday, August 24, 1963, at 9:00 o'clock a.m.
Bills:
MOVED by Scherer seconded by Schaphorst carried to approve the bills as
submitted on the prelist.
Request to Advertise for Bids - Police Patrol Car:
The Village Manager presented the request to advertise for bids for a
Police Patrol car.
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MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to advertise for
bids for a Police Patrol car on September 17, 1963.
Re: Informal bids for Moving of Dirt:
The Village Manager presented informal bids for moving of dirt and
recommended the bid be awarded to Terry Brothers Inc., the low bidder
for the amount of .20¢ per cubic yard for approximately 30,000 cubic
yards.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to award the bid to
Terry Borthers Inc., for .20f per cubic yard, upon recommendation of
the Village Manager.
Re: Interchange at Highway #55 and County Road #18:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
The Village Engineer discussed a proposed change in the plans for the
service road in the S. E. quadrant of County Rd. #18 and T.H. #55.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to rescind the actions
taken by this Council on October 16, 1961, and May 7, 1963, and approve
the original plan for the service road on County Road #18 and Highway
#55 as proposed by the Minnesota Highway Department, Layout No. 2, re-
vised as of 1-23-1959, with the understanding that any future access
road in said S.E. quadrant be dedicated and constructed by the owner
in accordance with Village requirements.
Re: Change Order 614-WM-11:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
The Village Manager presented the request for approval of Change Order
6I4-WM-11 substantiated by 100% petition.
Resolution Waiving Public Hearing and Ordering Construction (64WM-11):
Member Scherer introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION WAIVING THE PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA
STATUTES 429.031, SUBD. 3 AND ORDERING CONSTRUCTION
OF A CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC DiPROVEMENT"
* (64-WM-11)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Schaphorst and upon vote being taken thereon, the following
members voted in favor thereof: Flannagan, Nadasdy, Schaphorst, Scherer,
and Teresi; and the following voted against the same: None, where-
upon the said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed
by the Mayor and his signature attested by the Village Clerk. See
Resolutions Book page 15,3_ .
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Resolution A
and Authorizing Contract
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Member Scherer introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING
CONTRACT CHANGES PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES
429.041, SUED. 7"
(64-WM-11)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Schaphorst and, upon vote being taken.thereon, the following
voted in favor thereof: Flannagan, Nadasdy, Schaphorst, 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 - 64-WM-10:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
The Village Manager presneted a request for a public hearing for public
improvement (64-WM-10).
Resolution Providing For Public HeariM on Certain Proposed Public
Tmnrnvw+manttS-WM-10) :
Member Schaphorst introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"ABSOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
(64-WM-10)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Member Scherer and, upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted
in favor thereof: Flannagan, Nadasdy, Schaphorst, 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.
Reconveyance of Forfeited Lands to State of Minnesota:
The Village Attorney submitted a resolution for the reconveyance of for-
feited lands to the State of Minnesota by the Village of Golden Valley
all of said land lying and being in the County of Hennepin in the State
of Minnesota, described as follows, to-wit:al A
�d�nne�dcLots 49, 502 51, 52, 5j, 140, 1412 142, Belmont Addition.
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Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its
adoption:
"RESOLUTION TO RECONVEY LAND TO STATE OF MINNESOTA"
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Scherer and, upon vote being taken thereon, the following
members voted in favor thereof: Flannagan, Nadasdy, Schaphorst, 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 to Advertise for Bids for Planting Material, Park Commission:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to approve the request
to advertise for bids for Planting Material for the Park & Recreation
Commission on September 17, 1963.
Request to Advertise for Bids for Culvert for Woodlawn Park:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Scherer carried to approve the request to
advertise for bids for a culvert for the South side of Woodlawn Park on
September 3, 1963.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to adjourn the meeting at
11:30 P.M.
Attest:
illage Clerk
Mayor