09-17-63 City Council Minutes50
REGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
September 17, 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
September 3, 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; Vice President of the Planning
Commission, Robert Raugland.
The meeting was called to order at 8:05 P.M.
Invocation: Rev. Stanley D. Hanks, Golden Valley Methodist, 7601 Olson
Highway.
Minutes of September 3, 1963:
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to defer the approval
of the minutes of September 3, 1963, to the meeting of October 1, 1963.
Award of Bid - Police Patrol Car:
The Village Manager presented an affidavit of publication in the official
newspaper of the Call For Bids. Sealed bids have been received, and the
Village Clerk, Chief -of -Police and Village Treasurer have met in the Coun-
cil Chambers at 7800 Golden Valley Road at 11:00 o'clock A.M. on Septem-
ber 13, 1963, and have then and there publicly opened and read the bids
received. The Chief -of -Police tabulated said bids and they were found
to be as follows:
Bidder
Gross Bid
Trade In
Net Bid
Allowance
Midway Ford Co.
Solid Front
Seat:
$2136.00
$400.00
$1736.00
Indv. Front
Seat:
$2206.00
$100.00
$1806.00
Woodhead Ford
Co.
Solid Front
Seat:
$2184.00
Osseo Motors
Solid Front
Seat:
$2224.71
$100.00
$1821.71
Indv. Front
Seat:
$2281.71
$400.00
$1881.71
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Bidder Gross Bid Trade In Net Bid
Allowance
Hopkins Motor Sales
Solid Front Seat: $2276.76 $410.00 $1866.76
Indv. Front Seat: $2351.76 $410.00 $1941.76
The Chief -of -Police reported that the bid of Midway Ford Company in the
amount of $1,736.00, was the low bid and recommended they be awarded the
bid.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to award the bid for
one Police Patrol Car to Midway Ford Company in the amount of $1,736.00,
upon recommendation of the Chief -of -Police.
MOVED by Schaphorst seconded by Scherer carried to award the bid for
corrugated metal arch pipe to Northern Culvert Company in the amount of
$2,122.32 upon recommendation of the Director of Parks and Recreation.
Public Hearing - Public Improvement (64-WML-10 & 11):
The Village Clerk presented an affidavit showing publication in the
official newspaper of the Notice of Public Hearing on a Certain Pro-
posed Public Improvement (Lateral Water Main 64-WML-10) described in
the resolution of this Council relating thereto, adopted on August 20,
1963. Said affidavit was then examined, approved and ordered filed in
the office of the Village Clerk.
Award of Bid - Corrugated Metal Arch Pipe:
The Village Manager presented an affidavit of publication
in the official
newspaper of the Call For Bids. Sealed bids have been received, and the
Village Clerk, Village Treasurer and Village Engineer have
met in the
Council Chambers at 7800 Golden Valley Road at 11:00 A.M.
on September
16, 1963, and have then and there publicly opened and read
the bids re-
ceived. The Village Engineer tabulated said bids and they
to be as follows:
were found
BIDDER BID AMOUNT
ALTERNATE
(27" CMP)
(30" CMP)
H. V. Johnston Co. $2,655.94
$2,655.94
Wheeling Corrug. Co.
$3,346.22
Northern Culvert Co. $2,122.32
$2,346.77
The Director of Parks & Recreation reported that the bid of Northern Cul-
vert Company in the amount of $2,122.32 was the bid and recommended they
be awarded the bid.
MOVED by Schaphorst seconded by Scherer carried to award the bid for
corrugated metal arch pipe to Northern Culvert Company in the amount of
$2,122.32 upon recommendation of the Director of Parks and Recreation.
Public Hearing - Public Improvement (64-WML-10 & 11):
The Village Clerk presented an affidavit showing publication in the
official newspaper of the Notice of Public Hearing on a Certain Pro-
posed Public Improvement (Lateral Water Main 64-WML-10) described in
the resolution of this Council relating thereto, adopted on August 20,
1963. Said affidavit was then examined, approved and ordered filed in
the office of the Village Clerk.
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The Mayor then announced that the meeting was open for public hearing
on said proposed public improvement, and all persons present to do so
were afforded opportunity to express their views thereon. No persons
presented objections except the following:
OBJECTOR OBJECTION
None None
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its
adoption:
"RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF A CERTAIN
PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT"
(64 -WNL -10)
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 resolution was de-
clared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor, and his signature
attested by the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page l s to .
Member Schaphorst introduced the following resolution and LVED its
adoption:
"RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING
CONTRACT CHANGES PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES 429.041, SUBD. 7"
(64-WML-10)
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: 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 _191 .
Member Scherer introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION WAIVING PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES
429.031, SUBD. 3, ORDERING CONSTRUCTION, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECI-
FICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING CONTRACT CHANGES PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA
STATUTES 429.041, SUBD. 7"
(64 -WNL -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, Nada9dy, Schaphorst, Scherer, and
Teresi; and the following voted against the s:me: 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
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Re: Traffic Signals (T.H. #12 & Louisiana Ave.) Agreement No 53806
The Village Manager presented Agreement No. 53806 between the Village of
Golden Valley and the Minnesota Highway Department and the City of St.
Louis Park. Said agreement was approved by the adoption of a Resolution
Authorizing Traffic Control at Intersection of Louisiana Avenue and Trunk
Highway No. 12.
Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(Agreement No. 53806)
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 Ordinance Waiver - 3300 Kyle Avenue North:
Mr. Robert Raugland, Vice President of the Planning Commission, presented
the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the Ordinance
Waiver. (see minutes of 9-12-63).
MOVED by Schaphorst seconded by Scherer carried to approve the Ordinance
Waiver at 3300 Kyle Avenue North, upon recommendation of the Planning
Commission.
Request for Ordinance Waiver - 6522 Phoenix Street:
Mr. Robert Raugland, Vice President of the Planning Commission, presented
the recommendation of the Planning Commission to deny the Ordinance Waiver.
(see minutes of 9-12-63).
MOVED by Schaphorst seconded by Flannagan carried to deny the request for
an Ordinance Waiver at 6522 Phoenix Street, upon recommendation of the
Planning Commission.
Request for Ordinance Waiver - 2415 Winnetka Avenue:
Mr. Robert Raugland, Vice President of the Planning Commission, presented
the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the Ordinance
Waiver. (See minutes of 9-12-63).
LVID by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to approve the request for
an Ordinance Waiver at 241.5 Winnetka Avenue North, upon recommendation of the
Planning Commission.
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Request for Ordinance Waiver - 4010 Wasatch Lane:
Mr. Robert Raugland, Vice President of the Planning Commission, pre-
sented the recommendation of the Planning Commission to deny the Ordin-
ance Waiver (see minutes of 9-12-63).
MOVED by Schaphorst seconded by Flannagan carried to deny the request
for an Ordinance Waiver at 4010 Wasatch Lane, upon recommendation of the
Planning Commission.
Request for Ordinance Waiver - 4694 West Bend Road:
Mr. Robert Raugland, Vice President of the Planning Commission, presented
the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the Ordinance
Waiver. (see minutes of 9-12-63).
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to approve the request for
an Ordinance Waiver at 4964 West Bend Road, upon recommendation of the
Planning Commission.
Request for Public Hearing - Water Mains (64-WML-12 & 15): October 1, 1963:
Member Scherer introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON CERTAIN
PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS"
(64-WML-12, 15)
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 members 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 �.
Re nest for Public Hearings - Platting, Lilac Heights Addition; Tremblatt
Terrace.
The Village Manager presented a request for Public Hearings on Platting
of Lilac Heights Addition and Tremblatt Terrace on October 15, 1963.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to call a Public Hear-
ing to plat Lilac Heights Addition and Tremblatt Terrace on October 15,
1963.
t for Public Hearin - Zoning, Hi ay #100 & 5t. Croix (Multiple
Dwelling)$ 6945 St. Croix Avenue kught
Industrial)2_1400 Lilac Drive So. Commercial:
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The Village Manager presented a request for Public Hearing to zone the
above reference properties on October 15, 1963.
MOVED By Scherer seconded by Flannagan carried to call a Public Hearing
on October 15, 1963, to zone the said properties.
Request for Building Permit - National Funds, 621 No Lilac Drive:
The Building Inspector presented a request for a building permit for
National Funds at 621 No. Lilac Drive for an Office Building.
Mr. Duane W. Foss appeared on behalf of National Funds to answer quest-
ions by the Council regarding the proposed Office Building.
LVID by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to approve the request
for a building permit for an Office Building for National Funds at 621
Lilac Drive, subject to a change on the South side of the building to
one story in height to conform with the zoning code and subject to the
approval of the Building Inspector.
Second Reading - Sign Ordinance, Section 5, 1A•
Mr. Robert Raugland, Vice President of the Planning Commission, presented
the recomendation of the Planning Commission to approve the proposed
ordinance as submitted. (see minutes of September 12, 1963).
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to defer action pending
further study of the proposed Sign Ordinance.
Resolution Ordering Dust Abatement (63 -DA -23)•
Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and NDVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION ORDERING DUST TREATMENT FOR CERTAIN STREETS"
(63 -DA -28)
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
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ssiignature attested by the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page
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Re: Revision of Platting Regulations - Section 42 Subsection B-5:
The Village Manager submitted a report on Suggested Revision, Section 4.
Subsection B.5, Platting Regulations. Said report has been accepted and
recommended for approval by the Planning Commission. (See minutes of
9-12-63).
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, September 17, 1963
Member Scherer introduced the following resolution and NDVED its
adoption:
"RESOLUTION AMENDING THE PLATTING REGULATION
ADOPTED ON SEPTEMBER 151 1959"
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 Clerk. See Resolutions Book page �.
License Revocation - Beachcomber Inn; 6221 Wayzata Boulevard:
The Village Manager informed the Council that the check for payment of
the food and cigarette license submitted by Wm. Allen Svensson was re-
turned for insufficient funds, and that he failed to make the check
good.
NDVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to revoke the food and
cigarette license issued to the Beachcomber Inn at 6224 Wayzata Boulevard
for non-payment of license fees.
Traffic Award - Municipal Court: (All present agreed to add the above
matter to the agenda).
Mayor Nadasdy presented a placque to Judge A. Paul Lommen given by the
American Bar Association for second place for Golden Valley for villages
of its size "For Outstanding Progress in the Improvement of Traffic Court
Practices and Procedures".
License:
MDVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to approve the following
license:
No.
Licensee
Type
Fee
2826
Urban Radio Cab Company
Taxi -Cab
$11.00
Bills:
MDVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to approve the bills as
submitted on the prelist.
Council Meeting Time Change:
MDVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to change the time for
Council Meetings to 7:30 o'clock P.M. effective October 15, 1963.
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Regular Meeting of the Village Council, September 17, 1963
Re: Ordinance Waiver, 4964 West Bend Road:
Mr. A. Paul Lommen, 2110 Windsor Way, appeared before Council regarding
the Ordinance Waiver approved previously during the meeting, to request
the matter be reconsidered again at a later meeting.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to rescind the previous
action taken regarding the Ordinance Waiver for 4964 West Bend Road and
to reconsider the matter at the meeting on October 15, 1963.
Public Hearing - Zoning, 5619 Olson Highway (Multiple 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 Clerk's
Office.
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place for the public hear-
ing above referred to and all persons who desired to do so were afforded
opportunity to express their views thereon, and all written objections
heretofore filed with the Clerk were presented and considered as follows:
OBJECTOR
Mr. James Florentine
5630 Woodstock Avenue
Mr. Irving H. Brucker
5305 Topel Road
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
OBJECTION
Same objections as previously
stated, would compound the
traffic problem.
Owns property in area, stop
light is needed for traffic
in the area.
Mr. Robert Raugland, Vice President of the Planning Commission, presented
the recommendation of the Planning Commision to deny the request for the
above referenced zoning. (see minutes of August 15, 1963).
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to deny the request for re-
zoning on the following basis:
1. Traffic hazzard would be great, relative to benefit to land-
owners in terms of effecting the surrounding area.
2. It is inconsistent with the general pattern of residential
growth in the surrounding area.
3. Several residents appeared in opposition and at previous
meetings numerous other residents objected to zoning other
than residential.
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4. Planning Commission recommendation to deny said rezoning.
(see minutes of August 15, 1963).
Public Hearing - Zoning, 5915 Glenwood Avenue (Multiple 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 Clerk's Office.
The 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 opportunity to express their views thereon, and all written
objections heretofore filed with the Clerk were presented and con-
sidered as follows:
OBJECTOR
Mr. Lowell W. Swanson
245 Brunswick Avenue South
Standard Sidewalk Company
5924 Glenwood Avenue
Mr. Loren P. Herder
108 No. Brunswick Avenue
Mr. Roger Benner
5123 Glenwood Avenue
Mr. A. C. Godward, Consulting
Civil Engineer, representing
Liberty Carton Company
Mr. Fitterman
Liberty Carton Company
Mr. Sletzinger, representing
Mr. George Minder
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
OBJECTION
Objected to said zoning on the
basis of additional traffic.
Opposed on basis of traffic.
Mr. Herder stated there was an
overabundance of apartments in
the area.
Mr. Benner stated he bought the
land with the understanding it
would remain residential.
REASON
The request is for zoning of
approximately 12 acres with
Multiple Dwelling on the North
half and Light Industrial on
the South half.
Stated that they have to move
from their present location.
Stated they were negotiating a
purchase agreement.
Mr. Robert Raugland, Vice President of the Planning Commission, pre-
sented the recommendation of the Planning Commission to deny the mul-
tiple dwelling request and approve the light industrial request. (see
minutes of 8-15-63).
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Regular Meeting of the Village Council, September 11, 1963
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Schaphorst to deny the request for rezoning
to Multiple Dwelling and continue the Public Hearing on the request for
Light Industrial zone. Upon roll call vote being taken thereon the mem-
bers were recorded as voting as follows:
Flannagan Yes Scherer Yes
Nadasdy Yes Teresi Yes
Schaphorst Yes
The Mayor announced that the motion carried and the request for Multiple
dwelling was denied.
Public Hearing - Zoning, 6001 Glenwood Avenue; (Residential Zone):
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.
Mr. Harry Hamman
6001 Glenwood Avenue
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Stated he had 1600 feet of street,
sewer and water to pay assessments
on, would plat and develop the
front half for residential within
12 to 18 months, if the back half
could be zoned for light industrial.
Mr. Robert Raugland, Vice President of the Planning Commission, presented
the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the zoning of the
front or north half of said property to residential. (see minutes of
8-15-63)•
The
Mayor announced that this was
the time and place for the public hear-
ing
above referred to and all persons
who desired to do so were afforded
opportunity to express their views
thereon, and all written objections
heretofore filed with the Clerk were
presented and considered as follows:
OBJECTOR
OBJECTION
Mr.
Billie E. Hume
Stated he checked on the zoning
320
Brunswick Avenue South
in the area before building.
Mr.
Mayo Breitman
205
Dakota Avenue South
Asked where the industrial will
will stop along Laurel Avenue
Mr.
Roger A. Vartdal
There is a problem with elevation
120
Brunswick Avenue South
of the railroad; doesn't like the
railroad switching in the area.
Mr. Harry Hamman
6001 Glenwood Avenue
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Stated he had 1600 feet of street,
sewer and water to pay assessments
on, would plat and develop the
front half for residential within
12 to 18 months, if the back half
could be zoned for light industrial.
Mr. Robert Raugland, Vice President of the Planning Commission, presented
the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the zoning of the
front or north half of said property to residential. (see minutes of
8-15-63)•
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Regular Meeting of the Village Council, September 17, 1963
MDVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to continue the public
hearing on the following: 6000 Laurel Avenue (Light Industrial), 6001
Glenwood Avenue (Residential), 6031 Glenwood Avenue (Residential), to
the meeting of October 1, 1963.
Re: Forster Company Parking Lot, 1000 Turner's Crossroad South:
Mr. John Stope appeared to discuss additional parking in front of the
Forster Company building at 1000 Turner's Crossroad.
MOVED by Schaphorst seconded by Flannagan carried to allow the 75' set-
back in front of the above referenced building to be used for parking
with a common driveway shared with the Larson -Olson Company or use of
the existing driveway.
Ordinance Waiver - Multiple Dwelling, #100_& St. Croix; (Amend minutes
_ of -?n_ _
The Village Manager presented a request for Ordinance Waiver of Section
404-D of the Village Zoning Code for the building permit approved by the
Village Council on August 20, 1963, for the Multiple Dwelling at ##100 &
St. Croix Avenue.
NDVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried that the enclosed court of
the proposed multiple dwelling at #100 & St. Croix Avenue is part of the
building and adequate ingress and egress for health, safety and fire pro-
tection is provided and therefore waive Section 404-D of the Zoning Code.
Request for Building Permit - Glenwood Hills Hospital (Addition):
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
The Building Inspector presented plans for an addition to the Glenwood
Hills Hospital, 3901 Golden Valley Road.
NOVED by Flannagan seconded by Scherer carried to approve the request for
a building permit for the Glenwood Hills Hospital at 3901 Golden Valley
Road.
MOVED by Scherer seconded by Teresi carried to adjourn the meeting at
12:30 P.M.
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