01-18-66 City Council MinutesTij
REGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
January 18, 1966
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 January 18, 1966, at
7:30 o'clock 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; Village Planner, John Voss; Sanitarian,
Charles Schneider; President of the Planning Commission, Paul Senstad.
Invocation: Pastor Dale Vitalis, Calvary Lutheran Church.
Minutes of December 20, 1965 and January 4. 1966:
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to approve the minutes of
December 20, 1965 and January 4, 1966, as submitted to the Council.
Public Hearing - Proposed Public Improvement, Storm Sewer (66 -SS -2):
The Village Clerk presented an affidavit showing publication in the official
newspaper of the Notice of Public Hearing on a Certain Proposed Public Improve-
ment (Proposed Storm Sewer 66 -SS -2) described in the resolution of this
Council relating thereto, adopted on December 8, 1965. Said affidavit was
then examined, approved and ordered filed in the office of the Village Clerk.
The Acting Mayor then announced that the meeting was open for public hearing
on said proposed public improvement and all persons present to do so were
afforded opportunity to express their views thereon. No persons presented
objections except the following:
OBJECTOR OBJECTION
None None
PROPONENT REASON
Mr. Frank Isis Mr. Leis thinks the area should be
1517 Sumter Avenue North enlarged to include a lot on 14innetka
Avenue North.
The Acting Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to continue the Public
Hearing to February 1, 1966, pending an agreement between the neighbors or
enlarge the district.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, January 18, 1966
Report of Golden Valley Flood & Drainage Committee:
The Village Manager read a report of the Golden Valley Flood & Drainage
Committee dated January 13, 1966, that recommended the County Board be
requested to defer action with regard to the petition to the Water Resource
Board to permit the Village of Golden Valley to pursue investigation, and
that the Village of Golden Valley be given the opportunity to submit the
required petition for the establishment of a watershed district.
The Village Manager read a letter from the Hennepin County Board of
Commissioners setting the date for a hearing on January 25, 1966, at the
Court House in Minneapolis.
Member Schaphorst gave an oral report on the findings of the Golden Valley
Flood & Drainage Committee.
The Village Engineer gave a resume of the former Bassett's Creek Committee
study and the Engineers Corps report.
Mr. Edward J. Egan, 2360 Dresden Lane, asked questions regarding the proposed
Engineer's Corps plan and why there was no representative from his area on
the Golden Valley Flood & Drainage Committee.
Mr. Clarence Scherer, 322. Manor Drive, asked what the lake level would be
on Rice Lake as proposed by the Engineers Corps.
Mr. Harry Barnes, 4740 Kilarney Drive, asked how could a watershed district
assess property for a storm sewer when it would devalue the property. Mr.
Roger Scherer asked what the elevation of water is on Brownie Lake. Mr.
Ralph Albinson, 1804 Spring Valley Circle, requested that residents be
notified of meetings and kept informed of the plans regarding the flood and
storm water disposal in the Village.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Garis carried to adopt the report of the
Golden Valley Flood & Drainage Committee.
Council appointed Member Schaphorst to represent the Council at the
January 25, 1966, Hennepin County Meeting and requested the Manager,
Attorney and Village Engineer to attend said meeting also.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to instruct the Village
Attorney to prepare a resolution based on the Golden Valley Flood & Drainage
Committee recommendation and submit said resolution to Council for approval
before the Hennepin County meeting on January 25, 1966.
Council requested that regular meeting dates be set for the Golden Valley
Flood & Drainage Committee and residents be notified of said meeting in the
Golden Valley Bulletin.
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MOVED by Schaphorst seconded by Garis carried to request a meeting of
St. Louis Park, Minnetonka, Minneapolis with Golden Vslley to raise funds
for an engineering study for a proposed storm sewer and improvement of
the south fork of Bassetts Creek.
The Village Engineer stated that a preliminary report on drainage and flood-
ing problems for the entire village would be completed in approximately
30 - 60 days.
Suburban Hennepin County Relief - Mrs. Eva Fritz:
Mrs. Eva Fritz, new director of the Hennepin County Relief Board and Mr.
Turnham, Chairman of the Board, appeared before Council to discuss any
problems or answer any questions regarding the administration of the relief
program for Golden Valley. No action was taken.
Resolution re: Hennepin County Relief Board:
Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(Hennepin County Relief Board)
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, 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 -2,Z.
Second Reading - Ordinance Regulating & Licensing Food Establishments &
Vending Machines:
Mr. William Brooks, Attorney representing the Vending Association of
Minnesota was present and requested changes in the proposed fee schedule
similar to the Brooklyn Center fee schedule.
Mr. Jonas, Minnesota Acme Vending, stated it was impossible to make a profit
on food machines on a low volume basis.
Council requested that a report on the costs of inspection and fees be
presented for review in December, 1966.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Garis carried to five a second reading to an
ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE"
(Regulating and Licensing Food Establishments and Vending
Machines and Providing a Penalty for Violations Thereof)
MOVED by Flannagan 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 & P
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, January 18, 1966
Request for Building Permit - Wold Industries, 2305 Louisiana Avenue North:
The Building Inspector presented the request and plans for building permit
for Wold Industries at 2305 Louisiana Avenue North.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to approve the request for
a building permit submect to a 20 foot brick return on the sides of the
building, posting a $3,000.00 landscaping bond, and approval of the Building
Inspector.
Request for Building Permit - Skyline Builders, 9145 Olson Highway (Garages):
The Building Inspector presented the request and plans for a building permit
for a 40 stall garage for Skyline Builders at 9145 Olson Highway.
MOVED by Schaphorst seconded by Garis carried to approve the request for a
building permit for a 40 stall garage for Skyline Builders at 9145 Olson
Highway subject to brick facing on the ends of the proposed garage and
approval of the Building Inspector.
Request for Lot Division - 2511 Douglas Drive, William Thomas:
Mr. Paul Senstad, President of the Planning Commission, presented the
recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve said lot division.
(see minutes of 1-13-66).
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Garis carried to approve the lot division at
2511 DDuglas Drive, subject to a 35 foot set -back from the north line of the
lot and the Florida Avenue lot line, upon recommendation of the Planning
Commission.
Request for Ordinance Waiver - Louis Construction Company, 1517 Zealand Ave. N.:
Mr. Paul Senstad, President of the Planning Commission, presented the recommen-
dation of the Planning Commission to approve said ordinance waiver. (see
minutes of 1-13-66):
MOVED by Schaphorst seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the request for
an ordinance waiver for Louis Construction Company at 1517 Zealand Avenue
North, upon recommendation of the Planning Commission.
Request for Ordinance Waiver - Millard A. Olson, 1524 Mendelssohn Avenue:
Mr. Paul Senstad, President of the Planning Commission, presented the recommen-
dation of the Planning Commission to approve said ordinance waiver. (see
minutes of 1-13-66):
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to approve the request for
an ordinance waiver for Millard A. Olson at 1521 Mendelssohn Avenue, upon
recommendation of the Planning Commission.
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Request for Ordinance Waiver - John M. Gideo, 5315 Unity Avenue North:
Mr. Paul Senstad, President of the Planning Commission, presented the
recommendation of the Planning Commission to deny said ordinance waiver.
(see minutes of 1-13-66 & 7-16-64).
Mr. John M. Gideo was present to answer questions for Council.
MOVED by Garis seconded by Flannagan carried to defer the matter to the
meeting of February 1, 1966.
Request for Ordinance Waiver - DeMac Inc., 1910 Douglas Drive:
Mr. Paul Senstad, President of the Planning Commission, presented the
recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve said waiver. (see
minutes of 1-13-66).
MOVED by Garis seconded by Schaphorst carried to approve the above referenced
ordinance waiver for DeMac Inc., upon recommendation of the Planning
Commission.
Request for Ordinance Waiver - Animal Humane Society, 845 France Avenue North:
Council deferred the above matter pending revision of the proposed plans
for the Animal Humane Society.
Plat Approval - Prospect Heights 2nd Addition:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
Mr. Nick M. Loscheider, 1435 Louisiana Avenue North, appeared to request an
extension of time for filing the plat of Prospect Heights 2nd Addition,
approved on June 15, 1965.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to extend the time for
filing the plat of Prospect Heights 2nd Addition.
Award of Informal Bid - mon Pick-up Truck (Park & Recreation):
Informal bids were received by the Director of Parks & Recreation and
tabulated as follows:
BIDDER (8 Cyl.) TOTAL BID
Jay Kline $1,782.57
Crystal Motors No Bid
Hopkins Motor Sales 1,850.75
The Director of Parks & Recreation recommended the award be given to the
lowest responsible bidder, Jay Kline Chevrolet in the amount of $1,782.57.
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MOVED by Schaphorst seconded by Flannagan carried to award the bid to Jay
Kline Chevrolet in the amount of $1,782.57, upon recommendation of the
Director of Parks & Recreation.
Report of Survey of Junked Automobiles in Service Stations:
Council deferred action on the above matter to the meeting of February 1, 1966.
Re: Lighting Plan for T. H. #55 & County Road #18:
The Village Engineer submitted plans received from the State Highway Depart-
ment regarding the lighting for the interchange at T. H. #55 and County
Road #18.
MOVED by Garis seconded by Schaphorst carried to approve the plan for
lighting at T. H. #55 and County Road #18, upon recommendation of the
Village Engineer.
Application to Acquire Lot 11, Block 4. Dawn Acres lst Addition:
The Village Engineer presented a request to acquire Lot 11, Block 4, Dawn
Acres lst Addition for drainage purposes for Branch F. of County Ditch #18.
Member Garis introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR
CONVEYANCE OF TAX FORFEITED LAND"
(Lot 11, Block 4, Dawn Acres First Addition)
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, Schaphorst, and Teresi; and the following
voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was declared duly
passed and adopted, signed by the Acting Mayor and his signature attested
by the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page �sf'
Discussion of Proposed Ordinance Amending Hotel Registration & lst Reading:
Council deferred action on the above matter to the meeting of February 1, 1966.
Discussion of Agreement withSt. Louis Park Joint Ownership of Sanitar
Sewer on Wayzata Boulevard :
Council deferred the above matter to the meeting of February 1, 1966.
Appointment of Park & Recreation Commission Members:
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Garis carried to appoint Stanley Anderson and
Ray G. Peterson to three year terms on the Park & Recreation Commission and
Daniel Oukrop to a two year term to replace Roy S. Yamahiro on the Park &
Recreation Commission.
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Appointment of Suburban Sanitary Disposal Authority Director:
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Garis to appoint Member William Schaphorst as
Suburban Sanitary Disposal Authority Director for Golden Valley for the
year 1966.
Appointment of Sanitary Sewer Commissioner:
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to appoint Member Gordon
Garis as Sanitary Sewer Commissioner for Golden Valley for the year 1966.
Appointment of Civil'Service Commissioner:
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to appoint Wallace
Erickson for a three year term as Civil Service Commissioner.
Enlargement of Golden Valley -Minneapolis Sanitary Sewer Connection:
Council deferred the above matter to the meeting of February 1, 1966.
Report on Honeywell Landscaping:
The Village Manager gave an oral report that Honeywell proposed to plant
150 Austrian Pine approximately 5 feet in height between the proposed
landscaping and the railroad tracks on the south side of the building,
approximately 15 feet apart.
Council requested that Honeywell submit new plans and drawings showing
the proposed plantings.
Licenses:
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to approve the licenses
as follows:
No.
Licenses
Type
Fee
3607
Schaper Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Cigarette
$12.00
3608
Hi -way 12 Mobil
Cigarette
12.00
3609
Roy's Corner
Cigarette
12.00
3610
Suburban Sinclair
Cigarette
12.00
Bills:
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Garis carried to approve the bills as
submitted on the prelist.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to adjourn the meeting
at 11:30 P.M.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, January 18, 1966
Actin Mayor
Attest:
Village Clerk
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