06-01-65 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
June 1, 1965
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 1, 1965, at
8:00 o'clock P. M.
The following members were present: Flannagan, Garis, Nadasdy, Schaphorst,
and Teresi; and the following were absent: None.
Invocation: Rev. Sylvan A. Lange, Golden Valley Baptist Church.
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, Robert
Raugland.
Public Hearing - Sanitary Sewer:(65-LF-8, 9, 10,11):
The Village Manager presented the affidavit of publication in the official
newspaper of the Notice of a 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. No persons presented objections
except the following:
65 -LF -8:
OBJECTOR
None
OBJECTION
None
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to approve construction.
65 -LF -9:
None
OBJECTION
None
MOVED by Schaphorst seconded by Flannagan carried to approve construction.
65 -LF -10:
OBJECTOR
None
OBJECTION
None
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve construction.
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OBJECTOR OBJECTION
None None
MOVED by Schaphorst seconded by Garis carried to approve construction.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Garis introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOIDTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS"
(65 -LF -8, 9, 101 11)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Teresi 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
Public Hearing - Watermains (65-WM-25, 26):
The Village Manager presented the 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. No persons presented objections
except the following:
65-wM-25:
65-WM-26:
OBJECTOR OBJECTION
None None
OBJECTOR OBJECTION
None None
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
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Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS"
(65 WM-25 & 26)
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: 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
Continued Public Hearing - Watermain (65 -TQM -12):
The Village Manager stated that this was a continued public hearing
called on April 20, 1965, and continued to May 4, 1965, on certain
proposed public improvements, (65-WM-12).
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to order construction
included with work ordered in resolutions approved on April 20, 1965.
Public Hearing - Bituminous Surfacing (65 -BS -15, 222 25; 26):
The Village Manager presented the 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.
65-BS-15--
Mr.
5-BS-15:
Mr. Ed Bradock
Minneapolis Park Board
Mr. Charles Bruckelmeyer
701 France Avenue North
OBJECTION
Requested governmental immunity
from special assessments for the
proposed improvement. Stated he
felt the Park Board would dedicate
the additional street right-of-way.
Questioned cost of proposed work.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to order work done subject
to obtaining street right-of-way from the Minneapolis Park Board.
65 -BS -22:
None
OBJECTION
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MOVED by Garis seconded by Schaphorst carried to approve said construction.
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OBJECTOR
None
OBJECTION
None
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to approve said
construction.
65 -BS -26:
None
OBJECTION
None
Mr. Frederick A. Bootz, 1605 Hampshire Lane was present and spoke in
favor of said improvement, the street is in bad shape and also a matter
of civic pride.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS"
(65 -BS -15, 22, 25, 26)
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 decalred duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor, and
his signature attested by the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book
page,•
Member Garis introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING WORK DONE BY DAY LABOR"
(65 -BS -15, 220 25 & 26)
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, 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
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Public Hearing - Plat, Medley Hills 2nd Addition:
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
hearing above referred to and all persons -:who desired to do so were
afforded opportunity to express their views thereon. No persons presented
objections except the following:
OBJECTOR OBJECTION
Mr. F. .J. Sulzbach Mr. Sulzbach needs access thru the
9011 Medicine Lake Road proposed plat or his property will
be laud -locked. He requested con-
sideration of a plat he proposed.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to defer action on the plat
of Medley Bills 2nd Addition to the meeting of June 15, 1965.
Waiver - 7115 Archer Avenue
Mr. Robert Raugland, President of the Planning Commission, presented
the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve said ordinance
waiver. (see minutes of 5-13-65).
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the request for
an ordinance waiver at 7115 Archer Avenue for Valley Development Company,
upon recommendation of the Planning Commission.
Request for Ordinance Waiver - 7150-7180 Olympia Street, N.V.Loscheider:
Mr. Robert Raugland, President of the Planning Commission, presented
the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve said ordinance
waiver. (see minutes of 5-13-65).
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to approve the request
for an ordinance waiver at 7150-7180 Olympia Street, for N. M. Loscheider,
upon recommendation of the Planning Commission.
Request for Ordinance Waiver - 5426 Wayzata Boulevard, Robert J. Etzler:
Mr. Robert Raugland, President of the Planning Commission, presented
the recommendation of the Planning Commission to deny said ordinance waiver.
(see minutes of 5-13-65)•
Present were Mr. and Mrs. Etzler; Mr. Reinecker, station operator; Mr.
Petree, representative of Phillips Petroleum Company to request this
improvement to the property. Mr. Petree stated the company would install
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the shorter canopy recommended by the Planning Commission.
MOPED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve the request for
a modified canopy and deny the request for additional gasoline pumps and
an Island on Turner's Crossroad, as recommended by the Planning Commission.
Request for Ordinance Waiver - 6331 Winsdale Street, Gladys McQuiston:
Mr. Robert Raugland, President of the Planning Commission, presented the
recommendation of the Plannin Commission to approve said ordinance
waiver. (see minutes of 5-13-95).
MOVED by Teresa seconded by Schaphorst carried to approve the request for
an ordinance waiver at 6331 Winsdale Street for Gladys McQuiston, upon
recommendation of the Planning Commission.
Hearing - Watermains (65-WM-1. 3. 9. 10. 12. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18
Santa Sewer (65 -LF -1 2 & 7
Grading and Graveling -GG-2, 4,t 5 &
The Village Attorney stated this public hearing was called due to
republication of the notice for public hearing originally called for
April 20, 1965, due to an error by the publisher.
The Mayor declared the public hearing open and all persons who desired
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.
Public Hearing - Zoning Residential District:
The Village Engineer presented a map of the Village, showing the areas
proposed for residential zoning district.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to give a first reading
to an ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE"
(Residential Zoning District)
MOVED by Flannagan'seconded by Teresi carried to approve the ordinance
herein quoted by title on its first reading.
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Public Hearing - Zoning, Institutional District:
MOVED by Schaphorst seconded by Flannagan carried to give a first
reading to an ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE"
(Institutional Zoning District)
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Garis carried to approve the ordinance
herein quoted by title on its first reading.
Request for Sign Permit - Amateur Radio Antenna, 6610 Glenwood Avenue:
The Village Manager presented a request for an amateur radio antenna
at 6610 Glenwood Avenue for W. H. Cunniff.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve the request for
an amateur radio antenna at 6610 Glenwood Avenue.
Informal Public Hearing - Realignment of Western Avenue:
Mr. James Ford appeared to study the proposed realignment of Western
Avenue.
Council approved the preliminary plans as presented for the realignment
of Western Avenue.
Request for Sign Permit - Holiday Motor Hotel, 1001 Lilac Drive North:
Mr. James Franklin, representative of Minnesota Mining, requested approval
for a new sign for Holiday Motor Hotel at 1001 Lilac Drive North, said sign
to be located on Village property.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the request for
a sign permit for the Holiday Motor Hotel on Village property, subject
to the sign company agreeing to the amount of $250.00 lease for one year,
and the copy to be for a directional sign as originally submitted.
Request for a Sign Permit - Western Oil Company, 1400 Lilac Drive South:
The Building Inspector presented the request for a sign permit for Western
Oil Company at 1100 Lilac Drive South, with a water fountain and showing
time and temperature.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Garis carried to approve the request for a sign
permit as submitted by the Building Inspector for Western Oil Company at
1400 Lilac Drive South.
Preliminary Plans for Hwy'. #55 & County Road X18 Interchange:
State Highway Engineer, R. B. Braun, explained the proposed interchange
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at Hwy. 155 and County Road x`18 and answered questions for Council and
the people present. Mr. Wayne Sweet, Highway Engineer, also explained
the closing of certain streets.
Mr. Robert Raugland, President of the Planning Commission, presented the
recommendations of the Planning Commission (see minutes of 3-11-65).
Mr. John Settler from Westview School asked how busses would go south
when leaving Westview School.
Mr. James Ford questioned how long Boone Avenue would remain open onto
Hwy. r#55.
Mr. Jerry Rosenzweig, Attorney representing local businessmen spoke in
opposition to the closing of Boone Avenue, Decatur and Ensign Avenue, and
called the proposed interchange "spot construction" with no comprehensive
plan. Mr. Rosenzweig requested that the preliminary plan not be approved
as submitted.
Mr. Don Spielmann, County Engineer, spoke on the proposed schedule of
construction for County Road #18.
Council requested that a public hearing be scheduled for the proposed
interchange in early July.
Re: Sweeney Lake Walkway & Steps:
Mr. Gordon Benson, 1200 Toledo Avenue North, stated that the steps have
been removed and the residents want access cleared to the platted walkway
before the swimming season.
The Village Engineer stated that there is a 15' public walkway dedicated on
the plat on file.
Mr. LeRoy W. Anderson, 5015 Alfred Road stated that Dr. "Boller built with
the knowledge of the public walkway. Dumping of excess of dirt has made
the walkway inaccessable.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to request the Village
Engineer to make a survey and determine the right-of-way and prepare
an estimated cost and recommendation for the improvement of the public
'walkway.
Mr. Donald Jacobson, 1230 Wills Place requested that the owner of the
bushes planted on the walkway be given notice and a date for the removal
of same.
Request for Special Assessment Correction - Marvin Gisvold, 1005 Quebec
Ave. North:
Mr. and Mrs. Gisvold, 1005 Quebec Avenue North requested an adjustment of
the special assessment on Parcel 8015 & 8020 on the watermain and sanitary
sewer assessment.
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Mr. Merrill Nilsen, builder stated that the cost of connection to the
sanitary sewer was approximately $750.00 higher than the usual charge
on new construction.
Council deferred the matter to the meeting of June 15, 1965.
Correction of Condemnation Award - Etzler Property:
The Village Manager read a letter dated May 25, 1965, from the Village
Attorney stating the amount of the condemnation settlement was in error
in the amount of $30.00. The correct amount being $570.00 instead of
$510.00.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve issuing a
check in the amount of $30.00 for condemnation settlement for the Etzler
property, upon recommendation of the Village Attorney.
Redesignation of Western Avenue to State Aid Street System:
The Village Engineer requested that Western Avenue be designated as a
State Aid Street.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Garis carried to approveWestern Avenue
to be designated as a State Aid Street, upon recommendation of the
Village Engineer.
Discussion re: .Lee Avenue, Spruce 2nd Addition:
The Village Engineer presented tht matter of Lee Avenue North in Spruce
2nd and 3rd Additions being continued on through to Merribee Drive or
construct a cul-de-sac. Mr. Elmer Crowl was present and discussed the
matter with the Council.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to refer the matter to the
Planning Commission for recommendation of continuing Lee Avenue or con-
structing a cul-de-sac.
Second Reading Ordinance - Motor Vehicle Rentals:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Schaphorst carried to give a second reading
to an ordinance entitled:
°AIV ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE"
(Motor Vehicle Rentals)
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the ordinance
herein quoted by title on its second reading and to order publication
thereof. See Ordinance Book page
Second Reading Ordinance - Disorderly Conduct Offenses:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Schaphorst carried to.give a second reading
to an ordinance entitled:
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"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE"
(Disorderly Conduct Offenses)
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to approve the
ordinance herein quoted by title on its second reading and to order
publication thereof. See Ordinance Book page
Bills:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the bills as
submitted on the prelist.
Award of Bids - Watermain & Sanitary Sewer:
The Village Manager presented the affidavit of publication in the official
newspaper. Sealed bids were received and the Village Engineer, Village
Manager and Village Clerk met in the Council Chambers at 7800 Golden
Valley Road, at 11:00 o'clock A. M. on May 28, 1965, 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:
McDonald Luban $ 22.,729.20
Walbon Excavating Co. 232,010.00 '
F. C. Chapman 239,565.75
McWilliams 245,611.00
Barbaros sa 2499, 3bO. 00
C. S. McCrossan 260,489.50
Nodland Construction Co. 267,891.50
Mann -Kota 3003457.00
The Village Engineer recommended that the McDonald Luben & Associates,
Inc., being the lowest responsible bidder be awarded the bid in the amount
of $224,729.20.
MOVED by Schaphorst seconded by Teresi carried to award the bid to
McDonald Luben & Associates, Inc., in the amount of $224,729.20, upon
recommendation of the Village Engineer.
Appxmval of Final Bill (Legal Fees) - Roger Peterson:
All present agreed to add the above matter.to the agenda.
The Village Manager reported that Mr. Peterson would not adjust the amount
of his legal fees.
MYED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve payment of the
original amount of the bill $3,291.25.
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Licenses:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the license
as follows:
No. Licensee Tae Fee
3494 Chester Bird American Legion Club Operate Juke Box $15.00
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to adjourn the meeting
at 12:00 o'clock A. M.
Attest:
Vi'llage Clerk
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