07-21-64 Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
July 21, 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 July 21, 1964, at
8:00 P.M.
The following members were present: Flannagan, Garis, Schaphorst, and
Teresi; and the following was absent: Nadasdy.
Present were Village Manager, Roger 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.
The meeting was called to order at 8:20 P.M. by the Acting Mayor.
Invocation: Rev. Lester Stine, Valley of Peace Lutheran Church.
Minutes of June 30th and July 7th, 196:
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to approve the minutes
of June 30, 1964, and July 7, 1964, as submitted to the Council, with the
deletion of the last phrase in the last paragraph of the item entitled:
"Communication from Mobil Oil Company", on Page 114 of the July 7, 1961,
minutes.
Continued Public Hearing - Plat, Leber Addition:
The Village Manager stated that this was a continued public hearing from
the meeting of July 7, 1964.
The Acting Mayor announced that this was the time and place for the con-
tinued 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 OBJECTION
None None
The Village Manager read a letter dated July 8, 1964, from Mr. G. L. Green,
the platter. Said letter was ordered placed on file.
The Acting Mayor closed the public hearing.
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Member Schaphorst introduced the following resolution and MOVED its
adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(Acceptance of Plat -
Proposed Leber Addition)
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: Flannagan, Garis, 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 %
Continued Public Hearing - Zoning, SW Quadrant Douglas Drive & Medicine
Lake Road:
The Village Manager stated that this was a continued public hearing from
the meeting of July 7, 1964.
The Acting Mayor announced that this was the time and place for the con-
tinued 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
Mr. W. E. Wahl
2501 Douglas Drive
Mrs. J. Sarych
6909 Medicine Lake Road
Mrs. Eunice Richardson
6839 Medicine Lake Road
Mr. Earl Johnson, representing
Mrs. Amelia Johnson
2531 Douglas Drive
PROPONENT
Mr. W. Haldy
6435 Medicine Lake Road
OBJECTION
Originally objected to zoning to
residential.
Stated the land is ideal for Com-
mercial, and they want their land
left in Open Development.
Stated the value lies in the land,
not in the buildings. Wants Com-
mercial Zone.
Against the proposed zoning to resi-
dential.
REASON
Asked if the people living on east
side of Douglas Drive who favored
the zoning were counted.
Mr. Vern D. Thorud Due to schools in vicinity, land
2527 Florida Avenue North should be zoned to residential.
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Mrs. Margaret V. Gable Wants residential rather than
2515 Florida Avenue North Open Development or Multiple
Dwelling.
Mrs. E. G. Campbell Does not want Commercial zoning;
2505 Florida Avenue wants Residential for children's
sake.
Mr. Marshall C. Parsons Stated there were all homes in
2.17 Douglas Drive the area; should remain resident-
ial.
Mrs. Vernon D. Thorud Residential zone for safety and
2527 Florida Avenue North traffic.
Mrs. Delores Moebeck Wants residential zone.
2501 Florida Avenue North
Mrs. Arlie N. Anderson In favor of residential zone.
6525 Medicine Lake Road
Mr. E. D. Sorensen Stated that it was a residential
2510 Douglas Drive neighborhood.
The Acting Mayor closed the public hearing.
The President of the Planning Commission, Mr. Joe L. Brown, presented the
recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve said zoning. (See
minutes of June 11, 19610.
MOVED by Garis seconded by Flannagan carried to give a second reading to
an ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE"
(SW Quadrant Douglas Drive North and Medicine
Lake Road -- Residential Zoning)
MOVED by Schaphorst seconded by Garis carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its second reading and to order publication thereof. See
Ordinance Book page 6,e)l
Continued Public Hearing - Public Improvements (64 -GG -7; 64 -LF -14, 17; 64-WML-73):
The Village Manager stated that this was a continued public hearing from the
meeting of July 7, 1964.
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
opportunity to express their views thereon, and all written objections
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heretofore filed with the Clerk were presented and considered as follows:
64 -LF -17; 64-WML-73:
OBJECTOR
None
OBJECTION
None
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to order 64 -LF -17,
64-WML-73 constructed.
MOVED by Schaphorst seconded by Garis carried to continue the public hear-
ing on 64 -GG -7; 64 -LF -14, to the meeting of August 18, 1964.
Continued Public Hearing - 2nd Reading, DeMac, Inc. (Commercial Zone):
The Village Manager stated that the written commitment from Mobil Oil had
not been received.
MOVED by Schaphorst seconded by Flannagan carried to continue the public
hearing to the meeting of August 4, 1964.
Request for Building - Beim Construction, 8039 Lewis Road:
The Building Inspector presented the final plans for Beim Construction at
8039 Lewis Road.
Mr. Beim was present to answer questions for Council.
MOVED by Schaphorst seconded by Garis carried to approve the final plans
for Beim Construction at 8039 Lewis Road, subject to shadow block on the
sides and rear, with planting of poplars and evergreens; the front to be
brick; subject to the approval of the Building Inspector.
Request for Building Permit - Wissota Manufacturing Company, 2401 Nevada
Avenue North:
The Building Inspector presented the final plans for Wissota Manufacturing
Company at 2401 Nevada Avenue North.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to approve the final
plans and building permit for Wissota Manufacturing Company at 2401 Nevada
Avenue North, subject to posting a $2,000.00 landscaping bond and subject
to the approval of the Building Inspector.
Request for Building Permit - Mobil Oil Company,8705 Wayzata Boulevard:
The Building Inspector presented the plans for Mobil Oil Company at 8705
Wayzata Boulevard.
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MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to defer approval of
the permit, subject to Mobil Oil Company granting an easement for water
main construction and approval of the Building Inspector.
Request for Building Permit - Golden Valley Shopping Center, 7900 Olson
Hi-ahway :
The Building Inspector presented the plans for an addition of 100 x 100
feet to the Golden Valley Shopping Center at 7900 Olson Highway.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to approve the permit
for an addition on the west end of the Golden Valley Shopping Center at
7900 Olson Highway, subject to the approval of the Building Inspector.
Request for Sign Permit - Meyers Sign Company, T.H. #12 & County Road #18:
The Building Inspector presented a request for a sign permit for Meyers
Sign Company at T.H. #12 & County Road #18.
Mr. Meyers of Meyers Sign Company, leasee of said sign, was present to
answer questions for Council.
Council deferred action on the above matter to the meeting of August 4,
1964.
Request for Sign Permit - Buick Division, 5738 Olson Highway:
The Building Inspector presented the request for a sign permit for Buick
Division at 5738 Olson Highway.
Mr. Foley and Mr. Brenna were present, representing Buick Division, to
answer questions for Council.
MOVED by Schaphorst seconded by Garis carried to approve the request for
a sign permit for Buick Division at 5738 Olson Highway.
Request for Ordinance Waiver - 6424 Winsdale Street:
Mr. Powell and Mr. Glen Nybeck, Attorney, appeared before Council to re-
quest a waiver of the ordinance for two families in a single family dwell-
ing. Mr. Nybeck stated two families had been living at 6424 Winsdale Street
since 1947, and presented a petition by neighbors approving dual occupancy.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to deny the request for
an ordinance waiver at 6424 Winsdale Street.
Re: Penalty on Sewer Payment - Dr. Richard Jackson, 3055 Scott Avenue No.:
Dr. Jackson of 3055 Scott Avenue North, did not appear to present his request.
Council deleted the matter from the agenda.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, July 21, 19611
Second Reading Ordinance - Amending Zoning Code (Apostolic Lutheran Church):
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Garis carried to give a second reading to an
ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE"
(Apostolic Lutheran Church)
MOVED by Schaphorst seconded by Garis carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its second reading and to order publication thereof. See
Ordinance Book page
Request for Ordinance Waiver - 1101 Winnetka Avenue North:
The Village Manager presented a request for an Ordinance Waiver for 1101
Winnetka Avenue North.
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 7-16-64).
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to approve said ordinance
waiver upon recommendation of the Planning Commission.
Request for Ordinance Waiver - 3430 Manor Drive:
The Village Manager presented a request for an Ordinance Waiver for 3430 Manor
Drive.
Mr. Joe L. Brown, President of the Planning Commission, presented the recom-
mendation of the Planning Commission to approve said ordinance waiver. (See
minutes of 7-16-64).
MOVED by Schaphorst seconded by Garis carried to approve said ordinance waiver
upon recommendation of the Planning Commission.
Request for Ordinance Waiver - 1340 Mandan Drive:
The Village Manager presented a request for an Ordinance Waiver for 13110 Mandan
Drive.
Mr. Joe L. Brown, President of the Planning Commission, presented the recom-
mendation of the Planning Commission to deny said ordinance waiver. (See
minutes of 7-16-64).
MOVED by Schaphorst seconded by Flannagan carried to deny said ordinance
waiver upon recommendation of the Plannirg Commission.
Request for Ordinance Waiver - 6400 Knoll Street:
The Village Manager presented a request for an Ordinance Waiver for 6400 Knoll
Street.
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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. (See minutes of 7-16-64).
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to approve said ord-
inance waiver upon recommendation of the Planning Commission.
Discussion of Dutch Elm Ordinance:
The Village Manager presented a resume of the proposed Dutch Elm Ord-
inance. Council requested the first reading of said ordinance to be
placed on the agenda for the meeting of August 4, 1964.
Request for Public Hearing - Plat, Third Addition to Brunswick Court:
The Village Manager presented a request for Public Hearing to plat the
Third Addition to Brunswick Court on August 4, 1964 -
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to call a public hear-
ing to plat the Third Addition to Brunswick Court on August 4, 1961.
Request for Public Hearing - Plat, Church Addition:
The Village Manager presented a request to call a Public Hearing to plat
Church Addition on August 4, 1964.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to call a public hear-
ing to plat Church Addition on August 4, 1964.
Request for Public Hearing-- Zoning, 600 Lilac Drive North; Valley Village
Apartments:
The Village Manager presented a request to call a Public Hearing to zone the
Valley Village Apartments at 600 Lilac Drive North on August 18, 1964.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to call a public hearing
to zone the Valley Village Apartments at 600 Lilac Drive North on August 18,
1964.
Request for Public Hearing - Zoning, 6155 St. Croix Avenue, Apartments:
The Village Manager presented a request to call a Public Hearing to zone the
Apartments at 5155 St. Croix Avenue on August 18, 1961.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to call a Public Hearing
to zone the Apartments at 5155 St. Croix Avenue on August 18, 1961.
Request for Public Hearing - Zoning, 3100 Lilac Drive North:
The Village Manager presented a request to call a Public Hearing to zone
the Valley Community Presbyterian Church at 3100 Lilac Drive North on
August 18, 1961.
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MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to call a Public Hear-
ing to zone the Valley Community Presbyterian Church at 3100 Lilac Drive
North on August 18, 1964.
Request for Storm Sewer Installation - 4217 Woodstock Avenue:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
Mr. Goldblatt, 4217 Woodstock Avenue, appeared to request installation of
a storm sewer because he has storm water running into the basement. Council
took no action, but requested the matter be placed on the agenda for August 18,
1964.
Communication - David E. Haataja, 1700 Mendelssohn Avenue North:
The Village Manager presented a letter and petition regarding Gruman Steel on
County Road #18 in the Village of Plymouth.
Council suggested that the Plymouth Village Clerk be contacted regarding this
matter.
Resolution Ordering Dust Treatment for Certain Streets (64 -DA -44, 55, 58):
Member Schaphorst introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION ORDERING DUST TREATMENT FOR CERTAIN STREETS"
(64 -DA -44, 55, 58)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Flannagan and, upon vote being taken thereon, the following
members voted in favor thereof: Flannagan, Garis, 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 Resolution Book page ____6.
Licenses:
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to approve the following
licenses:
No. Licensee
3157 National Funds, Inc.
3158 National Funds, Inc.
Bills:
Type Fee
Food License $25.00
Soft Drink 10.00
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to approve the bills as
submitted on the prel.ist.
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Communication from Patrick Fitzgerald re: Ford Property:
The Village Engineer presented a letter dated July 6, 1964, requesting
a frontage road on County Road #18. Council took no action.
Resolution Waiving Public Hearing & Authorizing Contract Changes (64-WM-78i
Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION WAIVING THE PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA
STATUTES 129.031, SUBD. 3 AND ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF A
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT"
(64-WML-78)
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, 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 5 910
Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING
CONTRACT CHANGES PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES 429.041, SUBD. 7"
(Proposed Water Main Improvement 64-WML-78)
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, 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
Member Schaphorst 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 IMPROVEMENT"
(64 -CG -27)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Flannagan and, upon vote being taken thereon, the following
members voted in favor thereof: Flannagan, Garis, 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 . 6
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Member Schaphorst introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION APPORVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING
CONTRACT CHANGES PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES 429.0 1, SUBD. 7"
(Proposed Curb and Gutter 64 -CG -27)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Flannagan and, upon vote being taken thereon, the following
members voted in favor thereof: Flannagan, Garis, 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 l
Request by Chicago & North Western Railway Company:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
The Village Manager presented a letter dated July 15, 1964, requesting a
refund of interest paid on assessments in the amount of $111.65.
Council took no action.
Re: Western Terrace Home Owners:
The Village Manager presented a letter dated July 17, 1964, from the Western
Terrace Home Owners, regarding cost of repairs for driveways due to install-
ation of curb and gutters and street grading.
The Council requested that the Village Manager contact the building con-
tractors responsible for the original grade on the said driveways.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to adjourn the meeting
at 11:00 P.M.
Attest:
Village Clerk
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