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08-18-64 Council MinutesIM REGULAR MEETING of the VILLAGE COUNCIL August 18, 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 August 18, 1964, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. The following members were present: Flannagan, Garis, Schaphorst, and Teresi; and the following was absent: Nadasdy. Invocation: Rev. L. Henry Nielsen, Calvary Lutheran Church. Present were Village Manager, Roger K. Ulstad; Village Attorney, Robert M. Skare; Village Engineer, Donald Sorensen; Village Clerk, Helen Penniman; President of the Planning Commission, Joe L. Brown. The meeting was called to order by the Acting Mayor at 8:08 P.M. Minutes of August 4, 1964: MOVED by Garis seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the minutes of August 4, 1964, as submitted to the Council. Awarding of Bids - Concrete Pavement (64 -CP -4, 5, 6, 7, 8): The Village Manager presented an affidavit of publication in the official newspaper of the Call for Bids. Sealed bids were received and opened pub- licly and read by the Assistant Village Engineer and Village Clerk in the Council Chambers at 7800 Golden Valley Road at 11:00 o'clock on August 14, 1964. The Village Engineer tabulated said bids and they were found to be as follows: BIDDER TOTAL BID Barton Contracting Company $82,880.38 Victor Carlson & Sons 76,907.30 C. S. McCrossan, Inc. 66,678.92 McCree & Company 65,697.23 Woodrich Construction Company 64,633.80 The Village Engineer recommended that Woodrich Construction Company, the lowest responsible bidder, be awarded the bid in the amount of $64,633.80. 1 1 1 _79 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, August 18, 1111 There followed a discussion of bid prices with the Council by residents of the area of the proposed improvement as follows on Page 2. Pat W. Fitzgerald, 120 Sumter Avenue South; George Mastel, 7810 Ewald Terrace; R. G. Freese, 7801 Ewald Terrace; Mrs. Clayton Moore, 105 Rhode Island Avenue South; Ralph J. McClellan, 225 Sumter Avenue South; Ernest C. Tam, 7800 Ewald Terrace; and Tom DeCola, Builder. These residents withdrew their objections to the cost of said construction and requested that the improvement be constructed. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to award the bid to Woodrich Construction Company, in the amount of $61,633.80, upon recommendation of the Village Engineer. Public Hearing - Zoning, Valley Village Apartments, 600 Lilac Drive North: The Village Manager 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 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 here- tofore filed with the Clerk were presented and considered as follows: OBJECTOR OBJECTION None None The Acting Mayor closed the public hearing. Mr. Joe L. Brown, President of the Planning Commission, presented the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission to approve the entire property be zoned to Multiple Dwelling Zoning Sub -District M-1. (see minutes of 7-16-64). MOVED by Schaphorst seconded by Flannagan carried to give a first reading to an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE" (Valley Village Apartments) MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to approve the ordinance herein quoted by title on its first reading. Public Hearing - Zoning, Apartments, 6155 St. Croix Avenue: 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. Regular Meeting of the Village Council, August 18, 1961 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 af- forded opportunity to express their views thereon, and all written objections heretofore filed with the Clerk were present and considered as follows: OBJECTOR OBJECTION None None The Acting Mayor closed the public hearing. Mr. Joe L. Brown, President of the Planning Commission, presented the rec- ommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the zoning. (see minutes of 7-16-64). MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Garis carried to give a first reading to an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE" (Apartments, 6155 St. Croix Avenue) MOVED by Schaphorst seconded by Garis carried to approve the ordinance herein quoted by title on its first reading. Public Hearing - Zoning, Valley Community Presbyterian Church, 3100 Lilac Drive North: 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 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 here- tofore filed with the Clerk were presented and considered as follows: OBJECTOR OBJECTION Mr. W. H. Gary No objection to the church, but don't 3015 Glendon Terrace understand zoning district. Mr. J. R. Moriarity 3065 Glendon Terrace Mr. Clifford N. Malmberg 2940 Lilac Drive North Mr. Gerald Stein 2950 Lilac Drive North Questioned if fifty foot set -back would apply on Triton Drive on the North and East side. Has 3rd house from church, wants the real meaning of Institutional Zone I-1. Requested that the Public Hearing be continued. 1 1 D Regular Meeting of the Village Council, August 18, 1964 Rev. Hedberg, Pastor of Valley Presbyterian Church, was present and in- vited the residents to visit the location and view the area in question for zoning. The Village Attorney explained the Institutional Zoning Ordinance. MOVED by Schaphorst seconded by Garis carried to continue the public hear- ing to the meeting of September 15, 1964. Continued Public Hearing - Public Improvements (64 -GG -7: 64 -LF -14): MOVED by Schaphorst seconded by Flannagan carried to continue the public hearing to the meeting of September 1, 1964. Report, Storm Sewer - Mr. Goldblatt, 4217 Woodstock Avenue: The Village Engineer reported that the storm sewer in the above referenced area has been opened and the open ditch cleared, the problem has been mater- ially corrected. Council took no action. Re: Village Terrace Storm Sewer, Mr. Paul Enghauser: Mr. Paul Enghauser appeared regarding the bond for the Village Terrace Storm Sewer which drains into the judicial ditch. Mr. Enghauser stated the property to the north also drains into this area and they should pay their share of the construction of the storm sewer. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried that Mr. Enghauser fulfill obligation of plat requirement. Request for Building Permit - Calvary Lutheran Church, 7520 Golden Valley Rd.: The Village Manager presented the request for a building permit for a garage for Calvary Lutheran Church at 7520 Golden Valley Road. MOVED by Schaphorst to have the Village Manager determine if the garage will be constructed of brick or wood. The motion was lost for want of a second. MOVED by Garis seconded by Flannagan to defer the matter to the meeting of September 1, 1964. Mr. Emery Swanson of the Building Committee for the church appeared and stated the garage will be constructed of wood. MOVED by Schaphorst seconded by Flannagan carried to rescind the previous motion and approve the request for a building permit for a garage for Calvary Lutheran Church at 7520 Golden Valley Road, subject to the approval of the Building Inspector. Request for Ordinance Waiver - Boone Avenue & Highway X12 - James Resop: The Village Manager stated the proponents had asked that their request be withdrawn. They will resubmit the matter to the Planning Commission. 1-82 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, August 18, 1964 Mr. Joe L. Brown, President of the Planning Commission, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission to deny said ordinance waiver. (see minutes of August 13, 1964). Request for Ordinance Waiver - 436 Westwood Drive North, Sheldon Witebsky: Mr. Joe L. Brown, President of the Planning Commission, presented the recom- mendation of the Planning Commission to deny the ordinance Waiver. (see minutes of August 13, 1961). Mr. and Mrs. Witebsky, 436 Westwood Drive North were present and stated that a side yard waiver had been granted for Mr. Ned Flanders at 427 West- wood Drive North. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to deny the request for an ordinance waiver for Sheldon Witebsky at 436 Westwood Drive North, upon recommendation of the Planning Commission. Request for Ordinance Waiver - 2012 Lilac Drive North, Marcia Gullseth: The Village Manager presented the request for an ordinance waiver at 2012 Lilac Drive North for Mrs. Marcia Gullseth. Mr. Joe L. Brown, President of the Planning Commission, presented the rec- ommendation of the Planning Commission to deny the ordinance waiver. (see minutes of August 13, 1961). Mrs. Gullseth was present and stated she needed the additional space for a furnace and utility room 10 x 20. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to approve the request for an ordinance waiver at 2012 Lilac Drive North for Mrs. Marcia Gullseth. Request for Ordinance Waiver - 1515 Kaltern Lane, Eugene L. Qualle: The Village Manager presented a request for an ordinance waiver at 1515 Kaltern Lane for Eugene L. Qualle and stated the proponents were going to be present to request deferment. Mr. Joe L. Brown, President of the Planning Commission, presented the rec- ommendation of the Planning Commission to deny the ordinance waiver. (see minutes of August 13, 196.). MOVED by Schaphorst seconded by Garis carried to deny the request for an ordinance waiver at 1515 Kaltern Lane for Eugene L. Qualle, upon recommend- ation of the Planning Commission. 1 183 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, August 18, 1111 Request for Water Service - Pow -Bell Construction Company, Lot 21 Block 3 Confer & Erickson Boulevard Gardens: The Village Engineer presented the request for water service for Lot 21, Block 3, Confer & Erickson Boulevard Gardens to enable construction of a house. The proponent was present and agreeable to assessment for water on Lot 21. MOVED by Garis seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the request for extension of water service to Lot 21, Block 3, Confer & Erickson Boulevard Gardens. Request for Public Hearing - Zoning, 5828 Olson Highway & 8636 Plymouth Ave.: The Village Manager presented the request for public hearing for zoning at 5828 Olson Highway and 8636 Plymouth Avenue on September 15, 1964. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to call a public hearing to zone 5828 Olson Highway and 8636 Plymouth Avenue on September 15, 1964. Request for Public Hearing - Street Vacation, Golden Valley Road & Douglas Drive; Plymouth Avenue: The Village Manager presented the request for a public hearing to vacate the street on Golden Valley Road & Douglas Drive; Plymouth Avenue on Septem- ber 15, 1964. MOVED by Schaphorst seconded by Garis carried to call a public hearing to vacate the street on Golden Valley Road and Douglas Drive; Plymouth Avenue on September 15, 1964. Report, Western Terrace Home Owners (Street Grades and Driveways): The Village Manager reported on the meeting with the residents of this area. The contractors who built the homes in the area will be contacted. The Council took no action. Request for Bingo Permit - Tifereth B'Nai Jacob Synagogue: The Village Manager read a letter dated August 10, 1964, requesting permission to operate a bingo game. MOVED by Garis seconded by Schaphorst carried to place the request on file and take no action. Acceptance of D & R Holding Company (Ed Conry) Bill: The Village Manager presented a proposed settlement for the condemantion of service drive on south side of Olson Highway, with a write off of $563.65. Regular Meeting of the Village Council, August 18, 1964 MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to accept the settle- ment by the D & R Holding Company (Ed Conry) for condemnation of service drive on the south side of Olson Highway as recommended by the Village Finance Officer. Appointment of Civil Service Commissioner: The Village Manager submitted the following names for Council consideration for appointment of Civil Service Commissioner: Edward C. Glass 26.0 Perry Avenue No. Robert J. Hazelrigg 2943 Noble Avenue North Wallace E. Miner 4790 Drake Road North Robert V. Rosenwald 2630 Kyle Avenue North Council set the date of August 25, 1961, to meet and interview these men for appointment as Civil Service Commissioner. Request for Sewer Service by Village of Plymouth: All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda. The Village Manager presented a letter dated August 4, 1964, requesting sanitary sewer service fot the Village of Plymouth. Mr. Curtis, Mayor pro tem, and Mr. Wefald, Engineer of Plymouth, were present to request approval of the request for sanitary sewer service for the Village of Plymouth. Preliminary plans for the proposed sewer were pre- sented. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to give preliminary approval to the basic idea of sewer service for Plymouth and to approve continued work on an Agreement between Golden Valley and the Village of Plymouth. Second Reading Ordinance - Dutch Elm Disease: MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to give a second reading to an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE" (Providing for the control of DUTCH ELM DISEASE,) (to declare trees infected therewith, or which ) (may be a breeding place for the European and ) (the native Elm Bark Beetle, a public nuisance. ) MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to approve the ordinance herein quoted by title on its dreading re see o ding and to order publication there- of. See Ordinance Book page _ 1 1 11 1.8 5 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, August 18, 1111 Bills: MOVED by Schaphorst seconded by,Garis carried to approve the bills as sub- mitted on the prelist. Request for Sign Permit - Colonial Acres Nursing Home: Mr. Campbell appeared for Colonial Acres Nursing Home to request a sign permit. Council referred the matter to the Planning Commission for an Ordinance Waiver. Resolution Ordering Dust Treatment (65 -DA -1, 2): Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION ORDERING DUST TREATMENT FOR CERTAIN STREETS" (65 -DA -11 2) 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 de- clared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst to adjourn the meeting at 11:05 P.M. Mayor Attest: Village Clerk