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05-05-64 Council Minutesj 1 1 REGULAR MEETING of the VILLAGE COUNCIL May 5, 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 May 5, 1964, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. The following members were present: Flannagan, Garis, Nadasdy, Schaphorst, and Teresi; and the following were absent: None. Present were Village Attorney, Robert M. Skare; Village Engineer, Donald Sorensen; Village Clerk, Helen Penniman, Chairman of the Planning Commission, Joe L. Brown; Chief -of -Police, Everett Frandsen. The meeting was called to order at 8:05 P.M. Invocation: Rev. Norman D. Long, Church of the Brethren, 8025 Medicine Lake Road. Minutes of April 7, 1961; April 21, 1964: LVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the minutes of April 7, 1961 and April 21, 1964, as submitted to the Council. Call for Bids - Watermain & Lateral Sanitary Sewer: The Village Clerk presented an affidavit showing publication in the official newspaper of the Advertisement for Bids for Watermain & Lateral Sanitary Sewer, described in the resolution of this Council relating thereto, adopted on April 7, 1961. Said affidavit was then examined, approved and ordered filed in the office of the Village Clerk. Sealed bids were received, and the Village Manager, Village Engineer and Village Clerk have met in the Council Chanbers at 7800 Golden Valley Road at 11:00 o'clock on May 1, 1964, and have then and there publicly opened and read the bids received. The Village Engineer tabulated said bids and they were found to be as follows: TABULATION OF BIDS Bidder Total Bid Barbarossa & Sons *$482,196.81 Swanson Excavating 5113759.80 Phelps -Drake 541,989.25 Nodland 555,835.00 McDonald-Luben %` 574,677.30 Herbst Construction 58,298.10 Petrowske & Ross 603,020.62 Peter Lametti 628,604.70 a Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 5, 1964 The Village Engineer recommended that Barbarossa & Sons being the lowest responsible bidder be awarded the bid in the amount of $482,196.81. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to award the bid to Barborossa & Sons in the amount of $482,196.81, upon recommendation of the Village Eng- ineer. Continued Public Hearing - Zoning, 300 Ensign Avenue (Multiple Dwelling): The Mayor announced that the meeting was open for public hearing continued from April 21, 1964, and all persons present to do so were afforded oppor- tunity to express their views thereon. No persons presented objections except the following: OBJECTOR OBJECTION Mr. Leo C. Mollen Mr. Mollen represented four neighbors 8913 Wally Drive and stated they were opposed because they were protecting their property values. Mr. Winkles, owner of Owns the oldest house in the area, 433 Ensign Avenue less than 10 years old. The proposed apartments would materially and sub- stantially decrease the value of hones in the area. Mr. Willis Christenson Will have no privacy in back yard. 8933 Wally Drive There are 80 children in area now. This would congest the area. PROPONENT REASON Mr. Arthur Weisberg, Attorney They propose to build 10 "Town House" representing Metropolitan Garage apartments of eight units each on 7.8 acres. Village would realize approx- imately $25,000 in taxes. Mr. Reinickie; Mr. Samstead, their Engineer; Mr. Carey and Mr. Miller, their architect and Mr. Welti, the builder, all appeared to answer ques- tions for Council. Mr. Joe L. Brown, President of the Planning Commission, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission to deny said zoning request. (see minutes of 4-16-64). Mr. George Moen, owner of the property, stated the land will not be developed unless Multiple Dwellings are constructed there. The Mayor closed the public hearing. 1 1 1 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 5, 1964 MOVED by Teresi seconded by Garis to deny the zoning request for Multiple Dwelling. Upon roll call vote being taken thereon, the members were recorded as voting as follows: Flannagan YES Garis YES Nadasdy YES Schaphorst YES Teresi YES The Mayor declared the motion carried and the zoning request denied. Continued Public Hearing - Public Improvements: 64 -LF -5; 64 -GG -3: Mr. John Gibbons, 1416 Alpine Pass; Mr. Neveland and Mr. Cleo Kennedy were present and requested the public hearing be con- tinued to May 19, 1964. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to continue the public hearing of the above referenced improvements to May 19, 1964. 64 -BS -8: MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to delete from construction. 64 -BS -183 64 -BS -21; 64 -CG -12: MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to order construction. 64 -CG -13: MOVED by Teresi seconded by Garis carried to order construction. 64 -CG -8: MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to delete from construction, except Lot 6, Block 1, Samuelson's Lakeview Addition and Lots 3 & 4, Block 21 Samelson's Lakeview Addition, for which petition and waiver of public hearing were submitted. Public Hearing - Zonin Florida Avenue North, John Paulson I ti le The Village Clerk 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: 85 r AM Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 5, 1964 OBJECTOR Mr. W. Haldy 6435 Medicine Lake Road Ii. V. Gabele 2515 Florida Avenue North OBJECTION Circulated a petition against said zoning and stated that realtors were interested in developing this area for residential. Multiple Dwellings would hurt the residential area. Questioned how wide the road would be. PROPONENT REASON Mr. John Paulson Stated the property was inaccessible, but suitable for Multiple Dwelling. A possible solution for water and sewer service for the area. Yx. W. J. Thomas 2511 Douglas Drive It% Johnson, representing Mrs. E. Johnson 2531 Douglas Drive Mr. W. E. Wahl 2501 Douglas Drive In favor of zoning, a solution for sewer service to this area. Stated this would be a good way to defray construction cost for sewer in the area. Agreed with the above, and stated due to narrowness of the land that this is a proper development. The Mayor closed the public hearing. It% Joe L. Brown, President of the Planning Commission, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission to deny said zoning request. (see minutes of 4-16-64). MOVED by Garis seconded by Flannagan to deny said zoning request. Upon roll call vote being taken thereon, the members were recorded as voting as follows: Flannagan IES Garis YES Nadasdy YES Schaphorst YES Teresi YES The Mayor declared the motion carried and the zoning request denied. Request for Public Hearing - Zoning (Residential): MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to call a public hearing to zone the area West of Douglas Drive, North of Sandburg School property, South of Medicine Lake Road and East of Sandburg Lane to Residential Zone on May 19, 1961. Council referred the matter to the Planning Commission for recommendation. 1 1 1 1 87 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 5, 1964 Public Hearing - Zoning,, 955 Winnetka Avenue North (Commercial): The Village Clerk 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 OBJECTION Mr. Vernon Lein Satisfied with present type of business 1025 Winnetka Avenue North in area. Opposed to service station on basis of traffic hazard. A letter from Mr. W. R. Kost, dated May 5, 1964, in opposition to said zoning was read and ordered placed on file. There are three new service stations on Winnetka Avenue North and Medicine Lake Road. Stated the activity in the area should be confined from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Opposed to service station at this lo- cation. REASON Owner of land and proposed operator of said service station. Highest and best use of land, sound plan- ning, supported by other commercial in the area.- Winnetka is a principle north - south route in the Village. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Mr. Joe L. Brown, President of the Planning Commission, presented the rec- ommendation of the Planning Commission to approve said zoning. (see minutes of 4-16-1964). MOVED by Schaphorst seconded by Flannagan to deny said zoning request. Upon roll call vote being taken thereon, the members were recorded as voting as follows: Mr. L. E. Manders 1015 Winnetka Avenue North Mr. Ken W. Dalman 1001 Orkla Drive Mr. L. J. Robillard 1007 Orkla Drive PROPONENT Mr. Gene R. Hurst 1865 Hampshire Lane Mr. Bill Sales, Attorney for Tor. Hurst There are three new service stations on Winnetka Avenue North and Medicine Lake Road. Stated the activity in the area should be confined from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Opposed to service station at this lo- cation. REASON Owner of land and proposed operator of said service station. Highest and best use of land, sound plan- ning, supported by other commercial in the area.- Winnetka is a principle north - south route in the Village. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Mr. Joe L. Brown, President of the Planning Commission, presented the rec- ommendation of the Planning Commission to approve said zoning. (see minutes of 4-16-1964). MOVED by Schaphorst seconded by Flannagan to deny said zoning request. Upon roll call vote being taken thereon, the members were recorded as voting as follows: Im on ! ! Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 5, 1961 Flannagan YES Garis YES Nadasdy YES Schaphorst YES Teresi YES The Mayor declared the motion carried and the zoning request denied. Public Hearing - Zoning, 6627 - 6th Avenue North, Dahlberg Electronics, Inc.: The Village Clerk presented an affidavit of publication in the official news- paper 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 oppor- tunity to express their views thereon, and all written objections hereto- fore filed with the Clerk were presented and considered as follows: OBJECTOR George F. Klund 530 Jersey Avenue North Wesley Harding 6705 - 6th Avenue North G. Serbanic 6515 - 6th Avenue North Mrs. T. Rutkowski 6823 - 6th Avenue North Wm. H. Varner, Jr. 6930 Olson Highway Mrs. M. C. Bah 6839 - 6th Avenue North PROPONENT Mr. Kenneth Dahlberg President -Dahlberg Electronic, Inc. Mr. Cary, of Knutson Realty Company OBJECTION Presented petition by residents against said zoning. Questioned what zoning his property could have if this zoning goes through. Stated there is no sewer there and he is opposed to this zoning. Opposed to zoning on basis of traffic, and will devalue property. Opposed, area should be zone specif- ically. Has house for sale, prospects now backing out due to Dahlberg develop- ment. REASON Facility will enhance area. 21,000 sq. feet on 200 of land area, $300,000 estimated valuation of proposed build- ing. Will provide 100 jobs in area. Would be a choice property. Have had inquiries for Multiple Dwelling and double bungalows. The Mayor closed the public hearing. 1 ifs 1 1 1 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 5, 1964 Mr. Joe L. Brown, President of the Planning Commission, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission to deny said zoning. (see minutes of 4-16-64). MOVED by Teresi seconded by Garis to approve said zoning request. Upon roll call vote being taken thereon, the members were recorded as voting as follows: Flannagan NO Schaphorst NO Garis YES Teresi YES Nadasdy YES The Mayor declared the motion lost and the zoning request denied. Public Hearing - Zoning, 1111 Zane Avenue North, Feinberg Meats (Light Industrial): The Village Clerk 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. H. 14. Hermanson 1325 Welcome Avenue Mr. Paul E. Anderson 1335 Adair Avenue Mr. George Ewing 57.0 Golden Valley Road PROPONENT OBJECTION Questioned odors from proposed plant, and presented certification of title prohibiting noxious odors. Stated he can smell the gas from the gas company and thought the proposed plant was too close to the school. Stated he was neutral, only questioned what the next industry might be and if there would be a traffic problem. REASON Mr. McNulty, Attorney representing The proposed industry was not a manu- Feinberg Meats facturing plant only a distribution center. 11r. Krank, Architect for Stated the building would be brick on Feinberg Meats all sides vri.th a wall obscuring the loading dock from view. M Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 5, 1964 Mr. Joe L. Brown, President of the Planning Commission, presented rec- ommendation of the Planning Commission to approve said zoning. (see minutes of 4-16-64). MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst to approve said zoning sub- ject to odor control provision and compliance with Planning Commission recommendation. Upon roll call vote being taken thereon, the members were recorded as voting as follows: Flannagan YES Schaphorst YES Garis YES Teresi YES Nadasdy YES The Mayor declared the motion carried and the zoning request approved. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to give a first read- ing to an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE" (Feinberg - Zoning) MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the ordinance herein quoted by title on its first reading, subject to recommendation for ordinance waiver in accordance with the zoning code. Request for Ordinance Waiver - 1114 Zane Avenue North, Feinberg Meats: The Village Engineer presented the request for an ordinance waiver for Feinberg Meats at 1114 Zane Avenue North. Mr. Joe L. Brown, President of the Planning Commission, presented the Planning Commission recommendation to approve said ordinance waiver. (see minutes of 4-16-64). MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve said ordinance waiver, subject to conforming with the zoning requirements and the Plan- ning Commission recommendation, and subject to the approval of the Building Inspector. Public Hearing - Plat, Du5chane's Addition: The Village Engineer presented a request by the proponent to continue the public hearing. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to continue the public hearing to June 2, 1964, upon request of the proponent. Public Hearing - Name Change of 22nd Avenue North to Legend Lane: The Village Clerk 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. D 1 Regular Tbeting of the Village Council, May 5, 1961 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 considered as follows: OBJECTOR None OBJECTION None Mr. Joe L. Brown, President of the Planning Commission, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve said street name change. (see minutes of 4-16-64). MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to give a first reading to an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE CHANGING A STREET NAIVE" (22nd Avenue North to Legend Lane) MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to approve the ordin- ance herein quoted by title on its first reading. Request for Building Permit - 2401 Nevada, Wissota Manufacturing Company: The Village Engineer presented the request for preliminary approval for a building permit for the Wissota Manufacturing Company at 2401 Nevada. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Schaphorst carried to approve the request for approval of a preliminary building permit for the Wissota Manufacturing Company at 2101 Nevada on Plan #2, concrete block, subject to compliance with the building code and approval of the Building Inspector. Request for Building Permit - 621 No. Lilac Drive, National Funds (Garages): The Village Engineer presented a request for a building permit for National Funds for executive garages at 621 No. Lilac Drive. MOVED by Schaphorst seconded by Garis carried to approve the request for a building permit for executive garages for National Funds at 621 No. Lilac Drive, subject to the approval of the Building Inspector. Request for Building Permit - 5500 Golden Valley Road, Woodfill's Service Station: The Village Engineer presented a request for a building permit for Woodfill's Service Station for an addition. 92 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 5, 1964 The Chief -of -Police was present and stated that the yard had been cleaned up and construction started on a fence to screen wrecked automobiles stored there. Council requested the Village Attorney and Building Inspector to check on the zoning district and parking spaces provided. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to defer action on the above matter to the meeting on clay 19, 1964. Request for Building Permit - 7900-7924 Olson Highway,,Golden Valle Shopping Center Addition): The Village Engineer presented a request for a building permit for an addition to the Golden Valley Shopping Center at 7900-7924 Olson Memorial Highway. MOVED by Schaphorst seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the request for a building permit for an addition to the Golden Valley Shopping Center at 7900-7924 Olson Memorial Highway, subject to the approval of the Build- ing Inspector. Discussion of Hennepin County Ambulance Service: The Chief -of -Police was present and discussed with Council the Ambulance service of Hennepin County and North Memorial Hospital. Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: ''RESOLUTION DESIGNATING NORTH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FOR AMBULANCE SERVICE" The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Garis and, upon vote being taken theron, the following members voted in favor thereof: Flannagan, Garis, Nadasdy, Schaphorst, 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 signa- ture attested by the Clerk. See Resolutions Book page 3 0"Z, Request for Public Hearing - Zoning, North American Life & Casualty Company: The Village Engineer presented a request for a Public Hearing to zone 5616 Olson Highway for the North American Life & Casualty Company to Business & Professional Office zone on May 19, 1964. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to call a Public Hearing to zone 5616 Olson Highway for North American Life & Casualty Company to Business &. Professional zone on May 19, 1964. D n 1 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 5, 1964 Resolution Approving Plans for tem - of T. H. ##10C brood Avenue: Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION" (Interchange of T.H. ##100 & Glenwood Avenue) 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, Garis, Nadasdy, Schaphorst, 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 signa- ture attested by the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page 3 e),-3 . Resolution Ordering Dust Treatment for Certain Streets (64 -DA -6, 82 92 18): Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION ORDERING DUST TREATTiENT FOR CERTAIN STREETS" (64 -DA -41 8, 91 18) 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, Garis, Nadasdy, Schaphorst, 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 3 r, 5- _- Assessments, Various Lots in Confer & Erickson Boulevard Gardens: The Village Engineer presented a request to abate assessments for the following lots in Confer & Erickson's Boulevard Gardens abutting Laurel Avenue for that part of said lots which are street right-of-way in accord- ance with Coulter's surveys: 7701 Laurel Avenue, Philip Griffin; 600 Sumter Avenue, P. H. McNamee; 623 Winnetka Avenue South, R. H. Lee; 611 Sumter Avenue, Glen B. Brown; the abatement procedure is subject to securing quick, claim deeds from the above named parties. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Garis carried to approve the above refer- enced abatements on assessments as submitted, the abatement procedure is subject to securing quick claim deeds from the above named parties. Licenses: 1DVED by Teresi seconded by Schaphorst carried to approve the following licenses: No. Licensee 3118 National Funds Inc. (Pioneer Distributing Co.) Type Fee Cigarettes (New) $ 9.00 93 94 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 5, 1964 No. Licensee Lae Fee 3119 St. Regis Paper Company Food (New) X25.00 (Griswold Coffee Co.) 3120 St. Regis Paper Company Cigarettes (New) 9.00 (Advance Music, Inc.) 3121 AMerican Motors Cigarettes (New) 9.00 (Advance Music, Inc.) 3122 Golden Valley Shopping Center Carnival no fee Merchants Assn. 3123 Mike Bobgan (Popcorn Wagon) Peddler In Car 11.00 Tag No. 338 (New) Bills: 1,110M by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve the bills as submitted on the prelist. Continued Public Hearing - Zoning Code Amendment: The Village Attorney presented an ordinance renumbering the Zoning Code. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to give a first reading to an ordinance entitled: "_AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TI -E WIT IG CODE" (Zoning Code Amendment) MOVED by Schaphorst seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the ordinance herein quoted by title on its first reading. Request for Public Hearing - Institutional Zoning Code Amendment: All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda. MOVED by Schaphorst seconded by Flannagan carried to call a Public Hearing for Institutional Zoning Code Amendment on May 19, 1964. Re: Petition, Street Lighting -Delphian Heights: All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda. The Village Engineer presented a petition from residents on Parkview Boule- vard to delete street lighting on Parkview Boulevard. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst to deny the request and reaffirm the previous action ordering construction after full opportunity for ob- jection at various and recent Public Hearings. L� i 1 D 1 WU Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 5, 1961 Re: Advertising in Golden Valley Director The Village Clerk presented a request for advertising space in the Golden Valley Village Directory. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to approve acquiring one page of advertising space in the Golden Valley Directory for the sum of $200.00, and directed that the Village Tanager select the material. Establish Time - Board of Review Meeting: All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda. The Village Clerk presented a request to establish the time for the Board of Review Meeting on July 7, 1964. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to call a meeting of the Village Council at 7:30 o'clock P.M. on July 7, 1964, to meet as a Board of Review. MOVED by Schaphorst seconded by Flannagan carried to adjourn the meeting at 1:00 o'clock A. M. Mayor Attest: C�, � � �r Village Clerk 5