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05-03-66 City Council Minutesfl REGULAR MEETING of the VILLAGE COUNCIL May 3, 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 May 3, 1966, at 8:00 o'clock P. M. The following members were present: Flannagan, Garis, Nadasdy, Schaphorst and Teresi; and the following were absent: None. 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, Paul Senstad. Invocation: Rev. Sylvan L. Lange, Golden Valley Baptist Church. Minutes of April 5th, April 19, 1966: MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve the minutes of April 5, 1966 and April 19, 1966, as submitted to the Council. Award of Bids - Police Patrol Vehicles: The Village Manager presented the affidavit of publication in the official newspaper. Sealed bids were received and the Village Clerk, Chief -of -Police, and Village Treasurer met at the Civic Center at 7800 Golden Valley Road at 11:00 A. M. on April 29, 1966, and have then and there publicly opened and read the bids received. The Chief -of -Police tabulated said bids and they were found to be as follows: BIDDER MAKE TOTAL BID Freeway Ford Ford $ 2,680.00 Dahlberg Ford Company Ford 2,808.12 Prestige Lincoln-Mercury Mercury 3,168.20 The Chief -of -Police recommended that the low bid meeting the specifications, be awarded in the amount of $2,680.00 for two patrol vehicles to Freeway Ford. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to award the bid to the low bidder, Freeway Ford, in the amount of $2,680.00 for two patrol vehicles, upon recommendation of the Chief -of -Police. Public Hearing — Zoning, 3901-4001 Olson Highway (M-2) Multiple Dwelling: The Village Clerk presented the 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. 67 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 3, 1966 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 the opportunity to express their views thereon, and all written objections heretofore filed with the Clerk were presented and considered as follows: OBJECTOR REASON Mr. Chester T. Lundin The (M-2) zoning is too extensive a 421 France Avenue North usage of the area. Mr. L. W. Rossell What assurance do they have that this 1416 Meadow Lane project will be completed and the high rentals be maintained? Mr. C. D. Gilbert Disagreed with the contention that homes 321 Sunnyridge Lane are not being built along major highways. Mr. B. R. Nonick Asked if this will be a permanent 4215 Poplar Drive zoning of the property. Mr. Tom A. Foster Opposed because there is not enough 120 Meadow Lane North information, need more specific plans. Mr. Palmer Larson What would the heights & elevations be, 425 France Avenue North they are not shown on the plan. Mr. Clarence S. Johnson Asked who would build on the property, 308 Sunnyridge Lane a good builder could develop residential. Mrs. Phil 0. Lysne Stated that they built there seventeen 303 Sunnyridge Lane years ago and that the parkway is prime residential property. Mr. C. D. Gilbert This zoning will set precident as the 321 Sunnyridge Lane first four story apartment building in the village.. PROPONENT REASON Mr. J. A. Anderson and The new plans contain two buildings with his architect 74 units in each, 1, 2, & 3 bedrooms of masonry and steel construction. Mr. John Borchert In favor, 40 foot lots would be undesirable - 433 Westwood Drive North would the area ever be replatted. 74 units as opposed to 38 residential lots. Mr. Borchert agreed we need more information on the heights and the play space. 69'. Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 3, 1966 Mr. Paul Senstad, President of the Planning Commission, presented the Planning Commission recommendation to approve said zoning. (see minutes of 3-10-66). The Mayor closed the public hearing. Member Schaphorst stated he was opposed to an eight story Multiple dwelling at this location, but was satisfied that the proponents have met and overcome previous objections with the best proposal to be obtained at this location and is in favor of same. Member Garis stated that Member Schaphorst's reasons have a degree of logic, felt this was good home sites in the future, but the proposal for a four story multiple dwelling is as good a proposal as we will see, therefore supports the proposal. Member Teresi stated he preferred to see apartments to homes on 40 foot lots developed. In favor of project. Member Flannagan stated he was not a proponent for apartments, but in looking at the whole picture, this is the best development, in favor of the project. Mayor Nadasdy stated that the subject was well covered by the Council members. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to give a first reading to an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE" (M-2 Multiple Dwelling Zoning District) (James A. Anderson) MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi to approve the ordinance herein quoted by title on its first reading. Upon roll call vote the members were recorded as voting as follows: Flannagan YES Garis YES Nadasdy YES Schaphorst YES Teresi YES The Mayor declared the vote carried and the first reading of the ordinance approved. Continued Public Hearing - Zoning, Multiple Dwelling (M-4), 6545 Olson Highway: The Village Manager announced that this was a continued public hearing to zone 6515 Olson Highway to (M-4) Multiple Dwelling for Erland Ekberg. Mr. Paul Senstad, President of the Planning Commission, presented the recommen- dation of the Planning Commission to deny said zoning, 7 aye and 6 nay. (See minutes of 3-10-66). 70 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 3, 1966 Mr. Ekberg, the proponent, presented a resume of his plans again. The Village Manager read a petition opposed to multiple dwelling zone, signed by fifteen residents. Mr. J. L. Strobel, 6484 Westchester Circle, stated he was concerned by the height of the proposed building and.the esthetic effect on the value of his property. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Member Flannagan stated he was opposed to said zoning due to effect on the property to the west. The present Ekberg -Petri Building was to be the buffer between the industrial and residential zones. Member Schaphorst stated he was opposed to a high-rise building at this site. Member Garis stated he was not in favor of a high-rise at this location because of the effect on the property to the west. Member Teresi stated he had no comment, but was willing to gamble on the project. Mayor Nadasdy stated he was in favor and willing to approve the project. MOVED by Schaphorst seconded by Flannagan to deny the request for rezoning. Upon roll call vote being taken the members were recorded as voting as follows: Flannagan YES Garis YES Nadasdy NO Schaphorst YES Teresi NO The Mayor declared the motion passed and the rezoning denied. Public Hearing - Plat, DeCola's Country Club Terrace: 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 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 Mr. George Voss 141�5 Kelly Drive Mr. John Davies 7400 Plymouth Avenue North OBJECTION Questioned the lot size on the plat. Asked how far the roadway is from his garage. A resident for 18 years. J 1 71 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 3, 1966 Mr. Lyle Dumke 1.01 Kelly Drive Mrs. Davies 7400 Plymouth Avenue North Mr. Sidney H. Anderson 1433 Pennsylvania Avenue North Mr. George Masden 1445 Kelly Drive Mrs. George Voss 1145 Kelly Drive How much of his property would the street line cover. Has organic gardens, wants to save the apple trees. Is interested in the jog on Plymouth Avenue. Asked what will happen to the drainage in the area. Does the platter have plans for sewer, water, curb &_ gutter in the plat. How is the depth of the lots decided. Mr. Paul Senstad, President of the Planning Commission, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve said plat. (See minutes of 3-10-66). Mr. L. A. Juhnke 101 Kelly Drive The Mayor closed the public hearing. Would not like to give any of their land for street right-of-way for Oregon Avenue. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to give approval to the plat of DeCola's Country Club Terrace subject to a performance bond, title search and a meeting between the residents and platter. Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION" (Acceptance of Plat - DeCola's Country Club Terrace) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was 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 declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor, and his signature attested by the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page. Public Hearing - Public Improvements, Seal Coating (66 -SC -1): The Village Clerk presented an affidavit showing publication in the official newspaper of the Notice of Public Hearing on certain proposed Public Improve- ments (Proposed Seal Coat - 66 -SC -1) described in the resolution of this Council relating thereto, adopted on April 5, 1966. Said affidavit was then examined, approved and ordered filed in the office of the Village Clerk. The Mayor then announced that the meeting was open for public hearing on said proposed public improvements and all persons present to do so were afforded opportunity to express their views thereon. No persons,presented objections except the following: - F 1 1 1 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 3, 1966 Mr. Lyle Dumke 1.01 Kelly Drive Mrs. Davies 7400 Plymouth Avenue North Mr. Sidney H. Anderson 1.33 Pennsylvania Avenue North Mr. George Masden 1445 Kelly Drive Firs. George Voss 115 Kelly Drive How much of his property would the street line cover. Has organic gardens, wants to save the apple trees. Is interested in the jog on Plymouth Avenue. Asked what will happen to the drainage in the area. Does the platter have plans for sewer, water, curb & gutter in the plat. How is the depth of the lots decided. Mr. Paul Senstad, President of the Planning Commission, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve said plat. (See minutes of 3-10-66). Mr. L. A. Juhnke Would not like to give any of their 1.01 Kelly Drive land for street right-of-way for Oregon Avenue. The Mayor closed the public hearing. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to give approval to the plat of DeCola's Country Club Terrace subject to a performance bond, title search and a meeting between the residents and platter. Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION" (Acceptance of Plat - DeCola's Country Club Terrace) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was 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 declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor, and his signature attested by the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page �. Public Hearing - Public Improvements, Seal Coating (66 -SC -1): The Village Clerk presented an affidavit showing publication in the official newspaper of the Notice of Public Hearing on certain proposed Public Improve- ments (Proposed Seal Coat - 66 -SC -1) described in the resolution of this Council relating thereto, adopted on April 5, 1966. Said affidavit was then examined, approved and ordered filed in the office of the Village Clerk. The Mayor then announced that the meeting was open for public hearing on said proposed public improvements and all persons present to do so were afforded opportunity to express their views thereon. No persons,presented objections except the following: 71 72 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 3, 1966 OBJECTOR OBJECTION Mr. Sigrid A. Rishovd Asked how wide is the street. 2501 Aquila Avenue North Mr. A. Sagan Asked who decides how often the 2130 Aquila Avenue North street is seal coated; the street is only 12 years old. Mr. R. M. Bergman Asked if it is economically feasible. 29 Western Terrace 1-7r. G. B. Brown Why is maintenance assessed against 611 Sumter Avenue North the residents: Shouldn't it be assessed against the property owners? Mr. J. A. Skok Objects to seal coating and submitted 6101 Westbrook Road a petition against the same with nine signatures. Mr. T. R. Hanson Lived in the village 12 years and 1840 Spring Valley Circle taxes have gone up every year. Re- quested no additional taxes this year. Mr. C. J. Chapman Asked if all of Bassett's Creek Drive 3800 Bassett Creek Drive is included. Street is 12 years old, is in bad shape, needs more than seal coating. Complained of speed, passing and overloads on Bassett's Creek Drive. Mr. Morris C. Schlink Opposed to improvement until street is 3830 Bassett Creek Drive stabilized. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS" (Proposed Seal Coat - 66 -SC -1) 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, 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 A�t 6 . L! 78 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 3, 1966 Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption. "RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING WORK DONE BY DAY LABOR" (Proposed Seal Coat - 66 -SC -1) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Flannagan and, upon vote being taken thereon, the follovring 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—L.__- Public Hearing - Easement Vacation - Advertising Creative Center: 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 oppor- tunity to express their views thereon. No persons presented objections except the following: OBJECTOR OBJECTION None None The Mayor closed the Public Hearing. Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION" (Easement Vacation - Advertising Creative Center) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Garis, 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 page_= Public Hearing - Easement Vacation - Lots 1 and 2 Goodrich Terrace Addition: The Village Clerk 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 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: n MJ Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 3, 1966 OBJECTOR OBJECTION None None The Mayor closed the Public Hearing. Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION" (Easement Vacation - Lots 1 and 2 Goodrich Terrace Addition) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Garis, 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 page-,�,,�. Second Reading Ordinance - Zoning, Skyline Plaza, 7500 Olson Highway (Commercial): MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to give a second reading to an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE" (Skyline Builders) MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to require completion of plat, title search and performance bond before approval of second reading of ordinance. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to defer approval of second reading of ordinance to the meeting of May 17, 1966. Deferred Assessment, Lot 1 & 10 Busch's Golden Valley Acres - Wm. Busch: The Village Assessor reviewed the deferment of special assessments on Lot 1 and 10 Busch's Golden Valley Acres. Mr. Busch objected to the special assessments being placed back on his property for lateral sewer. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to defer the matter to the meeting of May 17, 1966. Special Assessment - 4609 Glenwood Avenue, Herbert E. Endress: Council deferred the matter to the meeting of May 17, 1966. Re: Concrete Steps - Robbinsdale Jr. High School: Council deferred the matter to the meeting of May 17, 1966. 75 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 3, 1966 Request for Driveway Opening-B.F.Goodrich Company, 800 Turner's Crossroad South• Mr. B. W. Gaylor, Manager, B. F. Goodrich Company at 800 Turner's Crossroad South requested a driveway opening onto Turner's Crossroad for customer traffic only. MOVEDby Garis seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the request for a driveway opening onto Turner's Crossroad for B. F. Goodrich Company, subject to a posting of a landscaping bond and an acceptable plan for landscaping from a nursery. Request for House Movers License - Doepke Engineering, Inc.: The Building Inspector presented a request for Doepke Engineering, Inc., for a house movers license. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Garis carried to approve the house movers license for Doepke Engineering, Inc. Request for Permit to Move Garage into Village at 7711 Phoenix Street• The Building Inspector presented. the request to move a garage into the Village at 7711 Phoenix Street. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Garis carried to approve the permit to move a garage into the Village at 7711 Phoenix Street, subject to the approval of the Building Inspector. Re: Building - 1710 Douglas Drive: The Building Inspector presented the plans and a representative of the owner stated they would be ready to construct the office portion within two or three years. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Garis carried to enforce the stipulation passed at the time the building permit was issued and require 20 foot brick return on the present building. U -Haul Trailer Company: Mr. Terry Smith, Attorney for U -Haul Trailer Company, requested a 30 day extension to comply with the new service station ordinance. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to extend the time 30 days in which to comply with the service station ordinance. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Garis carried to refer the matter of suggested amendment to the service station ordinance to the Planning Commission. Discussion of Federal Food Stamp Program: Council deferred tha matter to the meeting of May 17, 1966. 76 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 3, 1966 Communications The Village Manager read the notice from the Supervisor of Assessments for Hennepin County, setting the Board of Review meeting on July 12, 1966, at 8:00 o'clock P. M. The Village Manager read a letter dated April 23, 1966, from the League of Women Voters of Golden Valley regarding intergovernmental cooperation in the metropolitan area. The Village Manager read a notice dated April 22, 1966, from the Hennepin County League of Municipalities regarding annual membership meeting on May 5, 1966. The Village Manager reported on progress of storm sewer agreement between St. Louis Park, Minneapolis and Golden Valley, approximate cost to each municipality $5,000. Licenses: MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Schaphorst carried to approve the licenses as follows: No. Licensee Type Fee 3942 Bill's Vending Co. Food $ 5.00 3913 Golden Valley Community Church of the Brethren Food Exempt 3944 Golden Valley Lutheran Church Food Exempt 3915 Valley Community Presbyterian Church Food Exempt 39.6 Minneapolis Aquatennial Assoc Food Exempt 3937 Golden Valley Baptist Church Food Exempt 3918 Bonanza Sirloin Pit Food 25.00 3949 Town Taxi Taxi Cab 44.00 3950 Lawrence Chevalier Peddler 11.00 Bills: MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve the bills as submitted on the prelist. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to adjourn the meeting at 12:30 A.M. f Mayor Attest: 6D Village Clerk