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SPECIAL MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
September 8, 1965
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a special 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 September 8, 1965, at
8:00 o'clock P. M.
The following members were present: Flannagan, Nadasdy, Teresi; and the
following were absent: Garis, Schaphorst.
Present were Village Manager, Roger K. Ulstad; Village Attorney, Robert M.
Skare; Village Clerk, Helen Penniman; Building Inspector, Dan Lynch; Village
Assessor, Robert Burns; Village Health Officer, Charles Schneider.
Mayor Carl Nadasdy announced the death of former Councilman, Leonard Bies,
and one minute of silence was observed in his memory.
Minutes of August 17th and August 24th, 1965:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to defer action an the minutes
of August 17th and August 244th, 1965, to the meeting of September 21, 1965.
Request for Ordinance Waiver - 1415 Fairlawn Way, Carl W. Pearson:
Mr. Robert Raugland, President of the Planning Commission, presented the
recommendation of the Planning Commission to deny said waiver. (see minutes
of 8-12-65).
Mr. Carl Pearson was present and submitted a letter from Mr. Brooks, his
neighbor, dated September 8, 1965, which was read by the Villge Manager.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve the request for an
ordinance waiver at 1115 Fairlawn Way.
Request for Ordinance Waiver - 1317-1533 Flag Avenue:
Mr. Robert Raugland, President of the Planning Commission, presented the
recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve said waiver. (see minutes
of 8-12-65).
Mr. Wilson was not present; Council continued the matter to the meeting of
October 5, 1965.
Request for Building Permit - 7140 Winnetka Avenue North, Miller Sales:
The Building Inspector presented the request for a building permit for
Miller Sales at 7140 Winnetka Avenue North.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the request for
a building permit for Miller Sales at 7140 Winnetka Avenue North, subject to
approval of the Building Inspector.
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Request for Building Permit - Weavewood, 810 Pennsylvania Avenue South:
The Building Inspector presented the request for a building permit for
Weavewood at 840 Pennsylvania Avenue South, for an addition.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the request for a
building permit for an addition for Weavewood at 840 Pennsylvania Avenue
South, subject to approval of the Building Inspector.
Request for Plat Approval -_Spruce 3rd Addition:
The Village Manager presented a request for waiver of the 90 day requirement
for filing a plat for Spruce 3rd Addition.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve the waiver of the
90 day requirement for filing of plats for Spruce 3rd Addition.
Request for Plat Approval - Miller Addition:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to continue the matter to the
meeting of October 5, 1965.
Report of Sanitarian - 4220 Beverly Avenue:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
Mr. Charles Schneider, Village Sanitarian, reported on the sanitary conditions
at 4220 Beverly Avenue.
Council deferred the matter to the meeting of September 21, 1965.
Performance Standards for Gasoline Service Stations:
Mr. Robert Raugland, President of the Planning Commission, presented the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and submitted the proposed ordinance
for Council consideration.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to give a first reading to an
ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE"
(Industrial and Commercial Zoning District
Performance Standards for Gasoline Service Stations)
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its first reading.
Council requested the second reading be held on October 19, 1965.
Appointment of Planning Commission Member:
The Village Manager presented the request for appointment of a Planning
Commission Member to replace Robert VanHauer, who has resigned.
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MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to defer action on the matter.
Council discussed a leave of absence for two members of the Planning Commission,
in order that the Planning Commission might secure a quorum at future
meetings of the Planning Commission.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to continue on the present
basis until the 1st of January, 1966, at which time new appointments will
be considered.
Knoll Street Improvement:
Mr. Hans Garnes appeared before Council to request a raise in the grade be-
fore the street was improved. Mr. Garnes submitted a letter from the Homedale
Nursery, Inc. estimating the cost of a retaining wall, and a letter dated
September 4, 1965; from W. C. Erickson Construction Company regarding the
street grade and drainage. Said letters were placed on file in the Clerk's
Office.
Council took no action to change the street grade.
Request to Fill Property - J. P. Weinard:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
Mr. John Weinard, 2832 Kentucky Avenue, requested permission to haul fill
to his property in 13 ton trucks over residential streets.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to continue the matter to the
meeting on September 21, 1965..
Discussion of Minneapolis Gas Company, Research Building Valuation-t�
The Village Assessor presented a "Statement & Finding of Hearing - November
13, 196411 and a letter dated August 12, 1965, from the Department of Tax-
ation regarding the Minneapolis Gas Company property in Golden Valley, Said
report and letter were ordered placed on file in the Clerk's Office.
Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION REQUESTING COEDUSSIONER OF TAXATION
TO REJECT RECOMMENDATION MADE BY STAFF MEMBERS
ON CERTAIN PROPERTY OF MINNEAPOLIS GAS COMPANY"
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, Nadasdy, 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 Zfz -
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Report of Fish & 'Uildlife Service - Bassett Creek & Sweeney Lake.
Council discussed the draft of a report from the Fish & Wildlife service
on proposed flood control project on Bassett Creek in Golden Valley.
MOVED by Teresi seconded byFlannagan carried to deny approval of the prelimin-
ary draft report from the Fish & Wildlife Service on proposed flood control
project on Bassett Creek in Golden V!^lley.
Preliminary Budget for 1966:
The Village Manager presented the preliminary budget for 1966, and adjust-
ment for the 1965 budget which were ordered placed on file in the Clerk's
Office
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve the above referenced
transfers with a correction of the amount for the Audit over budget to the
sum of $780.00.
Council set September lig, 1965, for a meeting on the preliminary budget.
Waiver of Public Hearing - Watermain (65-41M-39):
Member Teresi 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"
(65-144-39)
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, Nadasdy, 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 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"
(65-4al-39 )
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, Nadasdy, 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.
Special Meeting of the Village Council, September 8, 1965
Auditor for Calendar Year 1965:
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to retain the George Hanson
Company for the 1965 Village Audit.
Purchase of Street Right -of Way, Lee Avenue Extended:
The Village Manager submitted a request for approval of purchase of street
right-of-way for Lee Avenue'North Extended in the amount of $1,500.00, for
a strip of land 70 x 100 feet.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve the purchase of
street right-of-way for Lee Avenue North Extended in the amount of $1,500.00.
Licenses:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the licenses as
follows:
No. Licensee
T_ ype Fee
3517
Midwest Colorama Corp.
Movie -type Juke Box
$15.00
3518
R. W. Nixon Rubbish Removal
Garbage
26.00
3519
Wagner Candy Company
Food
25.00
3520
Wagner Candy Company
Soft Drinks
10.00
Bills:
MOVED by Flannagan seconded byTeresi carried to approve the bills as
submitted on the prelist and add Russell Smith, Stanley G. Larson, and
Bernard G. Zimpfer 0175.00, Commissioners on Ford et al property,
condemnation No. 132 - Flag Avenue.
Request for Public Hearing - Assessments for Various Public Improvements:
Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR HEARING ON ASSESSMENTS
FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS - 19651,
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, Nadasdy, 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 Iiesolutions Book page.
Communications:
The Village Manager read a letter from Mr. Joseph L. Bard re: Charles
Goldblatt at 4217 Woodstock Avenue.
Special Meeting of the Village Council, September 8, 1965
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to instruct the Village
Attorney to answer Mr. Bard's letter.
The Village Manager read a letter dated August 24, 1965, from A. S. Zelickson,
at 101 Ardmore Drive, Golden Valley, re: use of village property for
driveway use.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to deny the request of Mr.
Zelickson to use village property for driveway use.
MOVED by
M
y 'Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to adjourn the meeting at
10:45 .0 a
Attest:
Village Clerk
F1
Mayor