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07-19-66 City Council MinutesL' i REGULAR MEETING of the VILLAGE COUNCIL July 19, 1966 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Village Council of the Village of Golden Valley, Hennepin County, Minnesota, was held at 7800 Golden Valley Road in said Village on July 19, 1966, at 8:00 P. M. The following members were present: Flannagan, Garis, Nadasdy, Stockman, and Teresi; and the following were absent: None. Present were Village Manager, Roger K. Ulstad; Village Attorney, Robert M. Skare; Village Engineer, Tbnald Sorensen; Village Clerk, Helen Penniman; Building Inspector, Dan Lynch; Director of Park & Recreation, John Brenna. Invocation: Rev. Gerald H. Jackson, Golden Valley Methodist Church. Minutes of July 6th .& July 12, 1966: MOVED by Teresi seconded by Stockman carried to approve the minutes of July 6, and July 12, 1966, as submitted to the Council. Continued Public Hearin - Zoning,, Douglas Dr. & C.H. #66 Business & Professional Office), K. G. Benson: MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Stockman carried to continue the public hearing until the proponents submit adjusted preliminary plans for the building to conform with this type of zoning. Public Hearing - Proposed Bituminous Surfacing (66 -BS -24,32,36 & 40): 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 Bituminous Surfacing - 66 -BS -24,32,36 & 40) described in the resolution of this Council relating thereto, adopted on June 21, 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. 66 -Bs -24: OBJECTOR OBJECTION Mrs. E. C. McGrail 1031 Idaho Avenue North Mr. Floyd Reinking 1125 Hampshire Avenue North Mrs. Robert G. Oberg 1030 Idaho Avenue North Doesn't need bituminous surfacing, feels that oiling is sufficient. Questioned when work would be done, does not favor work now. Was not asked to sign petition, not in favor now. 1.19 .120 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, July 19, 1966 PROPONENT Mrs. Norman Paulson 1100 Idaho Avenue North Mrs. S. P. Andersch 1121 Idaho Avenue North REASON Asked how they would be assessed on their lot. The road is in bad shape, bituminous surfacing is the only solution. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to order construction of 66 -BS -24- 66 -BS -32: OBJECTOR Mr. L. G. Lorence 1525 Sumter Avenue North PROPONENT Mr. G. A. Weber 1508 Sumter Avenue North Mr. H. S. Gurewitz 1509 Sumter Avenue North OBJECTION Opposed at this time. REASON Street is dusty continually, they need bituminous surfacing. Need improvement, because wife as asthma and dust is very bad. The Village Engineer submitted a petition signed by five property owners in favor of the improvement and a petition signed by four property owners against the improvement. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Garis carried to order construction of 66 -BS -32. 66 -BS -36: OBJECTOR Mrs. B. J. Carufel 3219 Regent Avenue North PROPONENT Mr. R. J. Miles 5139 - 33rd Avenue North Mr. H. H. Lee 5150 - 33rd Avenue North OBJECTION Stated that two neighbors were in favor and two against the proposed improvement, and asked that their block be omitted. REASON In favor, considers it a necessity to construct the improvement. Agrees with Mr. Miles and also wants bituminous surfacing installed. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to construct improvement 66 -BS -36. 1 F, D Regular Meeting of the Village Council, July 19, 1966 66 -BS -40: OBJECTOR OBJECTION None None The Mayor closed the public hearing. MOVED by Garis seconded by Ftockman carried to construct improvement 66 -BS -40. Member Garis introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS: (Proposed Bituminous Surfacing - 66 -BS -24, 32, 36 & 40) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Stockman and, upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted in favor thereof: Flannagan, Garis, Nadasdy, Stockman, and Teresi; and the following voted against the some: 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 Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "'RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING WORK DONE BY DAY LABOR" (Proposed Bituminous Surfacing - 66 -BS -24, 32, 36 & 40) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Flannagan and, upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Flannagan, Garis, Nadasdy, Stockman, 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_- Residential Street Lighting (66 -RSL -14a): 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 Residential Street Lighting - 66 -RSL -14a) described in the resolution of this Council relating thereto, adopted on June 21, 1966. Said affidavit was then examined, zpproved 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: 1 121 122 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, July 19, 1966 Mr. Oscar Holmer 1345 Adair Avenue Mr. George Ewing 5740 Golden Valley Road Mrs. Helen Falk 1365 Oak Grove Circle Mr. Paul E. Anderson 1335 Adair Avenue Mr. Ray E. Michel 5800 Golden Valley Road Mrs. Susan Becker 5840 Golden Valley Road OBJECTION Not in favor of installation of lights, didn't sign petition. Has plenty of light from the rest home, is opposed to the improvement. Opposed to street lights. Lights wouldn't come within 500 feet of his home, lights would be no good to him. Lights wouldn't do him any good, asked what the cost would be, but no necessity now. Those petitioning for lights have smaller lots, her lot is so big the lights would not be any good to them. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Stockman carried to continue the public hearing and request that the proponents submit a petition for an area smaller in size, eliminating those areas that are opposed to lights. Public Hearing - Sandburg Road (66 -GG -6, 66 -CG -92 66 -BS -46, 66 -SS -3): 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 M.S.A.S. 28-1.10-01: Sandburg Road - 66 -GG -6, 66 -CG -9, 66 -BS -46, 66 -SS -3) described in the resolution of this Council relating thereto, adopted on June 21, 1966. Said affidavit was then examined, approved and ordered filed in the office of the Village Clerk. The Mayor 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: OBJECTOR OBJECTION None None Mr. Jack Gentry, Honeywell Company, and Mr. J. W. Andress, representing the Sandburg School Board appeared in favor of the construction of Sandburg Road. The Mayor closed the public hearing. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Stockman carried to construct the improvement. 1 1 1 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, July 19, 1966 Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS" (M.S.A.s•668CG-9,06b-BSnt6u& Road - 66 SS -3)66 -GG -6, The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Stockman and, upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted in favor thereof: Flannagan, Garis, Nadasdy, Stockman, 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: Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND 'ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS" (M.S.A.S. 28-410-01: Sandburg Road - 66 -GG -6, 66 -CG -9, 66 -BS -46 & 66 -SS -3) 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, Stockman, 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 - Plat, DeCola's Wildwood Estates: 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 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 None OBJECTION None Mr. Paul Senstad, President of the Planning Commission, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve said plat. (see minutes of 6-16-66). The Mayor closed the public hearing. Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION" (Acceptance of Plat - DeCola's Wildwood Estates) 124 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, July 19, 1966 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Stockman and, upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Flannagan, Garis, Nadasdy, Stockman, 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 si nature attested by the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page � e� Public Hearing - Plat, Heathbrooke• 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 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 None OBJECTION None Mr. Wm. Berger, 1832 Spring Valley Circle questioned the size of the lots and drainage. Mr. Paul Senstad, President of the Planning Commission, presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve said plat. (see minutes of 6-16-66). The Mayor closed the public hearing. Member Teresi introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION" (Acceptance of Plat - Heathbrooke) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Stockman and,upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Flannagan, Garis, Nadasdy, Stockman, 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 0 Award of Bids - GradinE & Graveling: The Village Engineer presented a recommendation that the contract not be awarded due to the request of the adjacent owners to make substantial changes in grades. The Engineer recommended that the improvement be readvertised and bids be awarded on August 16, 1966, or September 6, 1966. MOVED by Stockman seconded by Garis carried to reject the bids on grading and graveling, as recommended by the Village Engineer. MOVED by Stockman seconded by Garis carried to readvertise for bids for grading and graveling and award bids on August 16, 1966. 12,E Regular Meeting of the Village Council, July 19, 1966 Report on Hampshire Avenue Ponding Negotiations: The Village Manager gave a resume of the ponding area on Hampshire Avenue and Glenwood Avenue. Approximately $20,000.00 is the difference to be born by the adjacent property owners to retain the aesthetic value attributed to the pond. Mr. Lovering, 6523 Glenwood Avenue, represented the adjacent neighbors who questioned the size of the proposed storm sewer pipe, the cost of the pipe, and length of the pipe. They disagreed with the approximate figure of $20,000.00 and stated they felt $6,000.00 or $7,000.00 was a closer estimate. Mr. Bertil 0. Nygaard, Attorney for the Grossenbachers, owners of the property in question, stated their only aim was to improve the property and increase its value for home building. Mr. Nygaard stated they had received unfair treatment by the posting of a three ton limit on the road, t0aereby preventing them from working on their property. Mr. Nygaard also stated that the village had reassessed the property and raised the valuation. Mr. John D. Steichen, 6695 Cortlawn Circle North, stated the signs were ordered by the Village Engineer, that they had no objection to the two lots on the north of the property. Mr. Wm. Taylor, 85 Hampshire Avenue North, was concerned over the aesthetic value, the effect of storm sewer, and Mr. Loverings property. The Village Attorney reviewed the legal position of the village in the matter. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carriedthatno action be taken other than removal of the load limit signs. If the residents reach an agreement and come in with a proposal at some future time the matter will be considered again. Mr. R. W Crews, 6500 Cortlawn Circle North, questioned where the proposed 600 feet of storm sewer pipe would end. Request for Building Permit - 8240 - 6th Avenue North, Medical Office Building: The Building Inspector presented the request for a building permit at 8240 -6th Avenue North for a medical office building. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Stockman carried to approve the request for a building permit for a medical office building at 821.0 -6th Avenue North, subject to a landscaping bond in the amount of $3,000.00, and approval of the Building Inspector. Request for Building Permit - 5800 Wayzata Boulevard, Ice Center (Addition): The Building Inspector presented the request for a building permit at 5800 Wayzata Boulevard for addition to the Ice Center, for storage use. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Garis carried to approve the request for a building permit for an addition to the Ice Center at 5800 Wayzata Boulevard, subject to the approval of the Building Inspector. 126 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, July 19, 1966 Request for Building Permit - 8101 -10th Avenue North, Nortronics (Addition): The Building Inspector presented a request for a building permit for an addition to Nortronics at 8101 -10th Avenue`North. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve the request for a building permit for an addition to Nortronics at 8101 -10th Avenue North, subject to the approval of the Building Inspector. Request for Building Permit - 7500 Olson Highway, Multiple Dwelling (Skyline): MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to defer the matter, pending further information and request by the proponents. Request for Building Permit - 7600 Wayzata Boulevard, Heilicher Bros. (Addition): The Building Inspector presented a request for a building permit for Heilicher Bros., Inc. at 7600 Wayzata Boulevard, for an addition. Mr. Pink and Mr. Heilicher appeared to answer questions for Council and agreed to finish the landscaping as soon as the storm sewer is installed in the area. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the request for a building permit for an addition to Heilicher Bros., Inc., at 7600 Wayzata Boulevard, subject to the approval of the Building Inspector. Request for Public Hearin - Zoning,, N.W. Cor. T.H.#55 & Boone (Industrial Park). Premier Realty. Inc.: The Village Manager presented a request for a public hearing to zone the N.W. corner of T. H. #55 and Boone Avenue North. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Garis carried to call a public hearing to zone the N. W. corner of T. H. #55 and Boone Avenue North on August 2, 1966. Scheid's Park Access - Park & Recreation Commission: Dr. Raymond Peterson and Mr. Daniel Oukrop of the Park & Recreation Commission, presented a request for access to Scheid's Park by a foot bridge over C.H. #66, approximate cost of $25,000 with a possibility of the County sharing some of the cost. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Stockman carried to approve the principle of the necessity for a foot bridge, subject to information on the cost of fencing the park, the County sharing in the cost of the bridge construction and to request that the Park and Recreation Commision report on the aforementioned to Council. Traffic Study - Planning Commission Recommendation: Mr. Paul Senetad, President of recommendation of the Planning the Planning Commission, Commission to approve the presented the traffic study. (see minutes of 7-14 -1966). 127 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, July 19, 1966 Discussion of Brookview Golf Club: Member Teresi assisted by John Brenna, Director of Parks & Recreation and John Murphy, Finance Officer, reviewed the approval by the Village Committee, the Board of arectors and membership of Brookview Golf Club. The next step is the preliminary approval of the proposal by the Federal Housing and Home Finance Administration. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Stockman carried unanimously to approve sending John Brenna and John Murphy to Chicago with the preliminary proposal regarding acquisition of the Brookview Golf Club by the Village of Golden Valley. Second Reading Ordinance - Amendment to Multiple Dwelling Districts: MOVED by Stockman seconded by Garis carried to give a second reading to an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE" (Multiple Dwelling Zoning Districts) 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 pageZ Second Reading Ordinance - Prohibiting Possession & Sale of Barbiturates: MOVED by Teresi seconded by Stockman carried to give a second reading to an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE INHALING, BREATHING OR DRINKING OF CERTAIN SUBSTANCES COMMONLY KNOWN AS GLUE AND REGULATING THE PURCHASE, SALE AND POSSESSION THEREOF" MOVED by Teresi 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 4,2<5- . MOVED by Teresi seconded by Stockman carried to give a second reading to an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE SALE AND POSSESSION OF CODEINE" MOVED by Teresi 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 ,�. 128 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, July 19, 1966 MOVED by Teresi seconded by Stockman carried to give a second reading to an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE POSSESSION AND PURCHASE OR DELIVERY OF BARBITURATES AND OTHER PROHIBTED DRUGS" MOVED by Teresi 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 e�; Re: Policy of Notification of Increase in Residential Realestate Valuations: Council took no action. Request for Public Hearing - 1000 Zane Avenue North, Paul Bunyan Company, Inc.: The Village Manager presented the request for a public hearing to zone 1000 Zane Avenue North for Paul Bunyan Company, Inc., to Light Industrial zone. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Garis carried to call a public hearing to zone 1000 Zane Avenue North to Light Industrial zone for Paul Bunyan Company, Inc., on August 2, 1966. Request for Public Hearing - 1100 Mendelssohn Avenue North, Rauenhorst Corp.: The Village Manager presented the request for a public hearing to zone 1100 Mendelssohn Avenue North to Industrial zone for Rauenhorst Corporation. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Garis carried to call a public hearing to zone 1100 Mendelssohn Avenue North to Industrial zone for Rauenhorst Corporation, on August 2, 1966. Request for Public Hearing - Plat, McDougall-Juris Addition: The Village Manager presented a request for a public hearing to plat McDougall- Juris Addition. MOVED by Garis seconded by Stockman carried to call a public hearing to plat McDougall-Juris Addition on August 16, 1966. Discussion of Ordinance - Parking, Storage of Junked Cars, Stock Cars, Racing Cars, Buses, Construction Equipment & Any Other Commercial Vehicles: Council discussed the need for an ordinance controlling parking and storage of the above referenced vehicles. MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to instruct the Village Attorney to draw an ordinance for Council consideration. 1 1 1 1 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, July 19, 1966 Administrative Lot Division - 31 Western Terrace, Mark I. Rubin: The Village Manager presented the Planning Commission recommendation to approve the administrative lot division for 31 Western Terrace for Mark I. Rubin. (see minutes of 7-14-1966). MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Teresi carried to approve the administrative lot division for 31 Western Terrace, upon recommendation of the Planning Commission. Appointment - Human Rights Commission Member: MOVED by Stockman seconded by Garis carried to appoint Father Henrich of St. Margaret Mary to the Human Rights Commission to replace Mrs. Jane Stockman. Communications - Seven County Sub Committee of League of Municipalities: The Village Manager read a notice of a meeting on August 3, 1966, of the sub- committee of seven counties of the League of Municipalities. Member Stockman will attend the meeting. Communications - W. L. Hayes, 127 Ardmore Drive, Re: Pond: The Village Manager read a letter dated July 11, 1966, regarding a pond on Glenwood Avenue between Westwood Drive and Ardmore Drive, from Mr. W. L. Hayes. The matter has been referred to the Park & Recreation Commission. Licenses: MOVED by Teresi seconded by Stockman carried to approve the licenses as follows: No. Licensee 3973 Medicine Lake Suburban Skelly Station 3974 Medicine Lake Suburban Skelly Station 3975 Medicine Lake Suburban Skelly Station 3976 Golden Valley Methodist Church Type Fee Cigarette $ 6.00 Gasoline (2 pumps) 10.00 Non -Perishable Food Vending (2) 7.50 Food Exempt Communications - Suburban Hennepin County Relief Board - Food Stamps: The Village Manager read a letter dated July 11, 1966, regarding an increase in charges for handling food stamps, from the Suburban Hennepin County Relief Board. MOVED by Stockman seconded by Flannagan carried to take no action until the Hennepin County League meets and recommends a course of action in September. Resolution Ordering Just Treatment (66 -DA -43): Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION ORDERING DUST TREATMENT FOR CERTAIN STREETS" (66 -DA -43) 129 130 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, July 19, 1966 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, Stockman, 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. Bills: MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the bills as submitted on the prelist. Re: Appropriation of Municipal State -Aid Funds: The Village Engineer presented a resolution regarding the Village sharing in the cost of railroad crossings as follows: Glenwood Avenue, CSAH #40, $829.11 and Douglas Drive, CSAH #102, $876.00. MOVED by Teresi seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the Village's share in the cost of signals at the railroad crossing on Glenwood Avenue in the amount of $829.11 and Douglas Drive in the amount of $876.00. MOVED by Stockman seconded by Garis carried to adjourn the meeting at 12:20 A.M. f Mayor Attest: Village Clerk