06-16-64 Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
June 16, 1964
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 June 16, 1964, at 8:00
o'clock P.M.
The following members were present: Garis, Nadasdy, Schaphorst, and Teresi;
and the following was absent: Flannagan.
Present were Village Manager, Ro er K. Ulstad; Village Attorney, Robert M.
Skare; Village Engineer, Donald Sorensen; Village Clerk, Helen Penniman;
Building Inspector, Dan Lynch; President of the Planning Commission, Joe
L. Brown; John Murphy, Village Treasurer.
The meeting was called to order at 8:05 P.M.
Invocation: Rev. Ernest F. Campbell, St. George's Episcopal Church.
Minutes of June 2, 1964:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Schaphorst carried to approve the minutes of
June 2, 1964, as submitted to the Council.
Continued Public Hearing - 64 -LF -5 & 64 -GG -3 (June Avenue):
The Village Manager stated that this was a continued public hearing from
the meeting of June 2, 1964.
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
None None
Mr. Gibbons and Mr. Hanson were present and questioned drainage of the
area, division of lots in the future, assessments for street construction
and grading.
MOVED by Schaphorst seconded by Teresi carried to approve the proposed
improvements (64 -LF -5 & 64 -GG -3) and order construction.
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Continued Public Hearing - Plat, DuSchane's Addition:
The Village Manager stated that this was a continued public hearing from
the meeting of May 5, 1961.
Member Schaphorst introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(Acceptance of Platting of
DuScahne's Addition)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Garis and, upon vote being taken thereon, the following members
voted in favor thereof: 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 -
Awarding of Bids - Police Patrol Vehicle:
The Village Manager presented an affidavit of publication in the official
newspaper of the Call for Bids. Sealed bids were received and opened
publicly and read by the Chief -of -Police and the Village Clerk in the
Council Chambers at 7800 Golden Valley Road at 11:00 o'clock on Jane 142,
1964. The Chief -of -Police tabulated said bids and they were found to be
as follows:
Trade In
Bidder Gross Bid Allowance Net Bid
Dahlberg Brothers, Inc. $2,101.77 $250.00 $1,851.77
The Midway Company 21115.00 260.00 1,855.00
The Chief -of -Police recommended that Dahlberg Brothers, Inc., being the
lowest responsible bidder be awarded the bid in the amount of $1,851.77.
MOVED by Schaphorst seconded by Teresi carried to award the bid to Dahl-
berg Brothers, Inc., in the amount of $1,851.77, upon recommendation of
the Chief -of -Police.
Awardin: of Bids - Grading Scheid's Park:
The Village Manager presented an affidavit of publication in the official
newspaper of the Call for Bids. Sealed bids were received and opened
publicly and read by the Director of Parks and Recreation and the Village
Clerk in the Council Chambers at 7800 Golden Valley Road at 11:00 o'clock
on June 12, 1964. The Director of Parks & Recreation tabulated said bids
and they were found to be as follows:
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Bidder Total Bid
Earl Welch Excavating Company, Inc. $5,200.00
Terry Brothers, Inc. 6,400.00
Wilcox Contracting Company 6,500.00
The Director of Parks & Recreation recommended that Earl Welch Excavating
Company, Inc., being the lowest responsible bidder be awarded the bid in
the amount of $5,200.00.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Garis carried to award the bid to Earl Welch
Excavating Company, Inc., in the amount of $5,200.00, upon recommendation
of the Director of Parks & Recreation.
MOVED by Schaphorst seconded by Teresi carried to dispose of the excess
fill if necessary or to move it to the Hampshire Park if possible.
Public Hearing - Zoning Code Amendment (Multiple Dwelling Zoning District):
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 here-
tofore filed with the Clerk were presented and considered as follows:
OBJECTOR OBJECTION
None None
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 amendment to the
zoning code. (see minutes of April 30, 19611).
MOVED by Teresi sew nded by Schaphorst carried to give a first reading to
an ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE"
(Multiple Dwelling Zoning District)
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MOVED by Teresi seconded by Schaphorst carried to approve the ordinance
herein quoted by title on its first reading, subject to the recommendation
of the Planning Commission.
Public Hearing - Zoning, SW Quadrant Douglas Drive North & Medicine Lake Rd.:
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 here-
tofore filed with the Clerk were presented and considered as follows:
OBJECTOR OBJECTION
Mr. Earl Johnson, representing Should remain Open Development. Owner
Mrs. Amelia Johnson for 15 years. Would lose in valuation
2531 Douglas Drive of property.
Mr. W. J. Thomas
2511 Douglas Drive North
Mr. W. E. Wahl
2501 Douglas Drive North
Mr. Johnson
PROPONENT
Mr. Vern Thorud
2527 Florida Avenue
Mr. J. F. Guertin
6409 Medicine Lake Road
Mr. Marshall C. Parsons
2117 Douglas Drive
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Circulated petition to keep the Open
Open Development Zone.
Raises rabbits, but not for pelts.
Some go to the University for research.
Neighborhood not all residential. Loss
of value if it goes residential instead
of Open Development.
REASON
In favor of rezoning & represented pro-
ponents - mostly built-up in single
family homes.
Circulated petition, wish to continue
residential use.
Questioned code on raising animals for
pelts.
Mr. Joe L. Brown, President of the Planning Commission, presented the rec-
ommendation of the Planning Commission to approve said zoning. (see min-
utes of June 11, 1961).
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MOVED by Garis seconded by Teresi carried that the rezoning be approved
with the exception of the three lots south of Medicine Lake Road on
Douglas Drive, Parcels 6200, 6860 and 6870, Plat 84529, and approve
the Planning Commission recommendation to consider zoning these lots
to residential at some future time.
MOVED by Garis seconded by Teresi carried to give a first reading to an
ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE"
(SW,Quadrant Douglas Drive North & Medicine Lake Road -
Residential Zoning)
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Schaphorst carried to approve the ordinance
herein quoted by title on its first reading, subject to the recommend-
ation of the Planning Commission.
Public Hearing - Street Vacation, Douglas Avenue and Ortler Pass:
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 Village
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
None None
Mr. Joe L. Brown, President of the Planning Commission, presented the
recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve said street vacation.
(see minutes of May 14, 1964).
Mr. Charles Bates, Planning Director of St. Louis Park, appeared and
stated that St. Louis Park favored the vacation of the boundary streets.
The Mayor closed the Public hearing.
Council agreed to secure deeds for utility easements where necessary.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Garis carried to defer action on the matter
to August 4, 1964.
Public Hearing - Alley Vacation, Block 2, Lakeview Heights:
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 Village
Clerk's office.
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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
None None
Mr. Joe L. Brown, President of the Planning Commission, presented the
recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve said alley vacation.
(see minutes of June 11, 1964).
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Schaphorst carried to defer the matter to
the meeting of August 4, 1964.
Re: Lloyd Berggren, 5920 St. Croix Avenue (Water Service Hook -Up):
Mr. Berggren requested that the Village share the excessive charge for
water hook-up. He has a water problem due to moving the bed of Bassett
Creek, causing water to accumulate on the lot next to his and raises the
water table on his lot.
Mr. Bill Leiders, 5929 St. Croix Avenue, stated he hooked up to the sewer
immediately after construction of Lateral Sewer and no dewatering was nec-
essary due to high water table.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Garis carried to retain a hydraulic expert to
determine to what extent the realignment of Bassett's Creek affected the
water table in this area.
Request by Village of Plymouth for Sanitary Sewer Service:
The Village Manager read a letter dated June 2, 1961, from the Village of
Plymouth requesting consideration to granting the Village of Plymouth the
use of Golden Valley sewer facilities.
Mr. Herbert P. Lefler, Attorney for the Village of Plymouth, Mayor Loring
M. Staples, Jr., and Mr. Egil Welfold, consulting engineer were present
and requested the opportunity to begin negotiations regarding connection
to Golden Valley sewer system. Council proposed that the staff members
of the two villages conduct preliminary meetings and that the two Village
Councils might complete the negotiations in future meetings.
Request for Ordinance Waiver - Tract E of R. L. S. #35:
The Village Manager presented a request for an Ordinance Waiver for Tract
E of R. L. S. #35•
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Mr. Joe L. Brown, President of the Planning Commission, presented the
recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve said ordinance
waiver, subject to acquiring an additional 10' to create a standard
lot. (see minutes of June 11, 1961).
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Schaphorst carried to said ordinance
waiver, upon recommendation of the Planning Commission, with the
acquisition of an additional 10' to create a standard lot.
Request for Building Permit - McDonald's Hamburgers, 720 Winnetka Ave.:
The Building Inspector presented the request for a building permit for
McDonald's Hamburgers at 720 Winnetka Avenue North, and a sign permit
for same.
t for Public Hearing - Concrete Paving With Integral Curb (64 -CP -
Member Schaphorst introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adopt-
ion:
"RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS"
(Proposed Concrete Paving With Integral
Curb - 64 -CP -4, 64 -CP -5, 64 -CP -6, 64 -CP -7,
64 -CP -8)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Garis and, upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted
in favor thereof: 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 Public Hearing - Water Mains (64-WMh-62, 64 -WNL -65, 64-WML-66
6h-WML-67, 6h-WML-68, 6h-WML-69. 6h-WML-70.
-WP'1L-1L, 0a-WMji 13); 1-1-014:
Member Schaphorst introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adopt-
ion:
"RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS"
(Proposed Water Main - 64-WML-62, 64-WML-65,
64-WML-66, 64-WML-67, 64-WML-68, 64-WML-69,
64-WML-70, 64-WML-71, 64-WML-72, 64-WML-73)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Garis and, upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted
in favor thereof: 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 0 '3 0
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est for Public
- Sanitary Sewer (64 -LF -14, 64 -LF -15, 64 -LF -16,
-LF-17) on 7 -7 -
Member Schaphorst introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS"
(Proposed Sanitary Sewer - 64 -LF -14,
64 -LF -15, 64 -LF -16, 64 -LF -17)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Garis and, upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in
favor thereof: 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
Clerk. See Resolutions Book page -3 � 5- .
nest for Public Hearing - Concrete Curb and Gutter
-CG-9, 64 -CG -22
-2 on 7-7-6.1�:
Member Schaphorst introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS"
(Proposed Concrete Curb and Gutter -
64 -CG -9, 64 -CG -22, 64 -CG -23, 64 -CG -24,
64 -CG -25, 64 -CG -26)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Garis and, upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in
favor thereof: 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
Clerk. See Resolutions Book page �3 'IC`s
Request for Public Hearing - Bituminous Surf
14, 64 -BS -25
04-bb-ja, 04 -bb -41, 04-bb-4L� ) on
Member Schaphorst introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS"
(Proposed Bituminous Surfacing - 64 -BS -14,
64 -BS -25, 64 -BS -26, 64 -BS -27, 64 -BS -28,
64 -BS -29, 64 -BS -30, 64 -BS -31, 64 -BS -32,
64 -BS -33, 64 -BS -34, 64 -BS -35, 64 -BS -36,
64 -BS -37, 64 -BS -38, 64 -BS -41, 64 -BS -42)
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The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Garis and, upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted
in favor thereof: Garis, Nadasdy, Schaphorst, and Teresi; and the follow-
ing 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
[nest for Public Hearing - Grading & Gravelling (64 -GG -5, 64 -GG -6, 64 -GG -7)
on 7 -7 -
Member Schaphorst introduced the following resolution and LVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS"
(Proposed Grading & Gravelling 64 -GG -5,
64 -GG -6, 64 -GG -7)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Garis and, upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted
in favor thereof: Garis, Nadasdy, Schaphorst, and Teresi; and the follow-
ing 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 13 z:;
Request for Building Permit - McDonald's Hamburgers, 720 Winnetka Avenue:
The Building Inspector presented the request for a building permit for
McDonald's Hamburgers at 720 Winnetka Avenue North, and a sign permit for
same.
The proponents were present and agreed to fence the east side of the prop-
erty abutting the village property and stated that they had no objection
to landscaping along the fence if necessary.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Schaphorst carried to approve the request for
a building permit for McDonald's Hamburgers at 720 Winnetka Avenue, sub-
ject to posting a $3,000.00 landscape bond and the approval of the Build-
ing Inspector.
Request for Building Permit - Volp Construction, 6005 Golden Valley Road:
The Building Inspector presented a request for a building permit for a
cooler at 6005 Golden Valley Road.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Schaphorst carried to approve the building
permit for a cooler at 6005 Golden Valley Road, subject to the approval
of the Building Inspector.
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Re: Review of Plans, Beim Construction, 8039 Lewis Road:
The Building Inspector presented a request to delete the brick facing on
two sides of the proposed building at 8039 Lewis Road by Beim Construction.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Schaphorst carried that no action be taken on
the request.
Request to Approve Sub -Contractor for Barbarossa & Sons:
The Village Manager presented a request to approve the sub -contractors,
Grossenbacher Brothers, to sub -contract sewer and water work.
MOVED by Teresi that the Village Manager use his discretion and continue
the established policy. Motion lost for want of a second.
MOVED by Garis seconded by Schaphorst carried that the request be denied
on the basis of financial interest on the part of a Village employee with
a contractor doing business with the Village of Golden Valley.
Village Audit for 1963:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
The Council reviewed the auditors recommendations. Council took no action.
Request for Public Hearing - Zoning, 6000 Duluth Street, Apostolic _Lutheran
- Church:
The Village Manager presented a request for a public hearing to zone
6000 Duluth Street to Institutional Zoning Sub -District I-1 for the
Apostolic Lutheran Church.
MOVED by Schaphorst seconded by Garis carried to call a public hearing
to zone 6000 Duluth Street to Institutional Zoning for the Apostolic
Lutheran Church on July 7, 1964.
Request for Public Hearing - Zoning, Part of Aud. Sub. #322:
The Village Manager presented a request for a public hearing to zone part
of Auditor Subdivision #322, East of Jersey Avenue - North of T. H. #55 to
Residential District.
MOVED by Schaphorst seconded by Garis carried to call a public hearing to
zone part of Auditor's Subdivision #322, East of Jersey Avenue - North of
T. H. #55 to Residential District on July 7, 1964.
Request for Ordinance Waiver - 2016 Gettysburg AvenuesImperial Properties,
Inc.
The Village Manager presented a request for an ordinance waiver for Imperial
Properties, Inc., at 2016 Gettysburg Avenue.
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Mr. Joe L. Brown, President of the Planning Commission, presented the rec-
ommendation of the Planning Commission to approve said ordinance waiver.
(see minutes of June 11, 1964).
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Schaphorst carried to approve the ordinance
waiver for Imperial Properties, Inc., at 2016 Gettysburg Avenue, upon
recommendation of the Planning Commission.
Request for Ordinance Waiver - 1821 Hillsboro Avenue, Imperial Properties,
Inc.
The Village Manager presented a request for an ordinance waiver for Imperial
Properties, Inc., at 1821 Hillsboro Avenue.
Mr. Joe L. Brown, President of the Planning Commission, presented the rec-
ommendation of the Planning Commission to approve said ordinance waiver.
(see minutes of June 11, 1964).
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Schaphorst carried to approve the ordinance
waiver for Imperial Properties, Inc., at 1821 Hillsboro Avenue, upon
recommendation of the Planning Commission.
Request for Ordinance Waiver - 8201 Duluth Street:
The Village Manager presented a request for an ordinance waiver for
8204 Duluth Street.
Mr. Joe L. Brown, President of the Planning Commission, presented the
recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve said ordinance waiver.
(see minutes of June 11, 1964).
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Schaphorst carried to approve the ordinance
waiver at 8204 Duluth Street, upon recommendation of the Planning Commission.
Request for Ordinance Waiver - 3502 Manor Drive; D. W. Rowe:
The Village Manager presented a request for an ordinance waiver for 3502
Manor Drive for D. W. Rowe.
Mr. Joe L. Brown, President of the Planning Commission, presented the
recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve said ordinance
waiver. (see minutes of June 11, 1964).
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Schaphorst carried to approve said ordinance
waiver for D. W. Rowe at 3502 Manor Drive, upon recommendation of the
Planning Commission.
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Resolution Ordering Dust Treatment for Certain Streets (64 -DA -11,20,21
Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION ORDERING DUST TREATMENT FOR CERTAIN STREETS"
(64 -DA -11, 20, 21, 24, 41, 48)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Garis and, upon vote being taken thereon, the following members
voted in favor thereof: Garis, Nadasdy, Schaphorst, and Teresi; and the
following voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was de-
clared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested
by the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page 3,1
Resolution re: Construction of Service Road South of #12 to County Road #18:
Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(S.P. 2714-68 (T.H. 12=10))
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: 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 36e
Request for Sign Permit -Colonial Acres Rest Home,, 5825 St. Croix Avenue:
The Building Inspector presented the plans for a proposed sign at 5825
St. Croix Avenue for Colonial Acres Rest Home.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Schaphorst carried to deny the request since
the sign does not meet the specifications in the sign ordinance.
Licenses:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Schaphorst carried to approve the following
licenses:
No. Licensee Type Fee
31l�9 Twin City Novelty Company Juke Box $15.00
(Sarenpa's)
3150 Chester Bird Legion Club Juke Boy 15.00
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Bills:
MOVED by Schaphorst seconded by Teresi carried to approve the bills as
submitted on the prelist.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Schaphorst carried to adjourn the meeting
at 12:30 A.M.
Attest:
Village Clerk
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