12-07-66 City Council Minutes1
SPECIAL MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
December 7, 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 December 7, 1966.
The following members were present: Flannagan, Garis, Stockman and Teresi;
and the following were absent: Nadasdy.
Present were Village Manager, Roger K. Ulstad; Villge Attorney, Robert M.
Skare; Village Engineer, Donald Sorensen; Village Clerk, Helen Penniman;
Finance Officer, John Murphy, President of the Planning Commissdkn, Paul
Senstad.
Invocation: Rev. Roland 0. Koch, Golden Valley Lutheran Church.
Minutes of November 1 1966; 1ovember 15, 1966:
MOVED by Garis seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the minutes of
November 1, 1966, and November 15, 1966, as submitted to Council.
Award of Bid - Village Bonds ($432,000
'ovement Bonds of 1
and $185 000
Park Bonds .
The Village Clerk presented an affidavit of publication of the notice of sale
of the $4325000 Improvement Bonds of 1966 and the $185,000 Park Bonds of the
Village, for which bids were to be received at this meeting in accordance
with a resolution adopted by the Village Council on November 15, 1966. Said
affidavits were examined, approved and ordered placed on file.
The Village Clerk announced that four sealed bids had been received by
7:00 o'clock P. M. on this date, and that the bids so received were as follows:
Name of Bidder Interest Rate Premium
PIPER, JAFFRAY & HOPWOOD 4.4821% PAR
Allison -Williams Company
J. M. Dain & Co., Inc.
Northwestern National Bank
AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK AND
TRUST COMPANY 4.5187lo PAR
EBIN, ROBERTSON & CO., INC. 4.5415% PAR
REYNOLDS & COMPANY
Loewi & Company
JURAN & MOODY, INC. 4,S7i9 PAR
Kalman & Company, Inc.
Paine, Webber, Jackson & Curtis
E. J. Prescott 6, Company
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Mr. Duane C. Schuck, representing T. G. Evensen & Associates, Inc.,
Municipal Finance Consultants, recommended the low bid of Piper, Jaffray
& Hopwood at 4.4821% interest.
Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION AWARDING SALE OF $432,000 IMPROVEMENT
BONDS OF 1966 AND $185,000 PARK BONDS OF 1966"
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Garis, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in
favor thereof: Flannagan, Garis, Stockman, and Teresi; and the following
voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was declared duly
passed and adopted, and was signed by the Mayor, which was attested by the
Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page,
Member Flannagan introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION CONSOLIDATING MISCELLANEOUS
IMPROVEMENTS"
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution bras duly seconded
by Member Stockman, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted
in favor thereof: Flannagan, Garis, 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 attested by the Village Clerk.
See Resolutions Book page, gam.
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE AND PROVIDING FOR
THE FORM AND DETAILS OF $432,000 IMPROVEMENT B014DS
OF 1966, AND APPROPRIATING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR
THE PAYMENT THEREOF"
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Garis, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in
favor thereof: Flannagan, Garis, 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 attested by the Village Clerk.
See Tesolutions Book page.
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTI04 DETERMINING THE FORM AND DETAILS OF
$185,000 PARK BONDS OF 1966 OF THE VILLAGE,
CREATING A SINKING FUND THEREFOR, ATdD LEVYING
TAXES FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF"
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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, Stockman, and Teresi; and the following
voted against the same: done, whereupon said resolution was declared duly
passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor, and attested by the Village Clerk.
See Resolutions Book page 12-.
Award of Bid - Storm Sewer Curb & Gutter Bituminous Surfacing., (66 -SS -5,
-CG -13, 66 -BS -52):
The Village Clerk presented the affidavit of publication in the official
newspaper. Sealed bids were received and the Village Engineer, and Village
Clerk met at the Civic Center at 7800 Golden Valley Road at 11:00 A. M. on
December 2, 1966, and have then and there publicly opened and read the bids
received. The Engineer tabulated said bids and they were found to be as
follows:
BIDDER
BASE BID
ALTER1NIATE BID
Bury & Carlson, Inc. $
57,1.67.22
Base
RCP
a 20,836.00
CMP
21,750.50
Blacktop Service
63,748.50
Base
RCP
21,162.50
CMP
24-312-40
Dunkley Surfacing Co.
64,996.59
Base
RCP
22,259.00
CMP
23,79.25
C. S. McCrossan, Inc.
65,319.73
Base
RCP
24,063.00
CMP
22,870.00
McDonald & Associates, Inc.
75,596.10
Base
RCP
25,368.70
CMP
27,552.00
The Village Engineer recommended that the bid be awarded to the lowest
responsible bidder, Bury & Carlson, Inc., in the amount of ';57,1[67.22.
MOVED by Garis seconded by Flannagan carried to award the bid to the loll
bidder, Bury & Carlson, Inc., in the amount of $57,167.22 upon recommendation
of the Village Engineer.
Public Hearing - ZoninE., Hipps Graceful Plaza Addition - Business & Professional
Office - Commercial Zonin-, Open Development:
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 Village Manager read a letter dated "November 25, 1966, from Arnold
Palmer requesting that the public hearing on the above referenced zonings be
continued for 30 days.
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MOVED by Garis seconded by Stockman carried to continue the public hearing
to the meeting; of January 17, 1967.
Public Hearin - Zoning, Business rc Professional Office Premier Realty, Inc.
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.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Garis carried to continue the public hearing
to the meeting of January 3, 1967.
Public Hearing - Plat, Jonelle Addition:
The Village Manager presented an affidavit of publication in the official
newspaper of the Totice of Public Hearing as described in said affidavit.
Said affidavit was examined, approved and ordered filed in the Clerk's office.
The Acting 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. Duane 1-Toodworth
Attorney for residents
Mr. Robert Lovering
6523 Glenwood Avenue
Mrs. Doris Taylor
85 Hampshire Avenue north
Mr. Prthur E. 1�7eisberg,
Attorney
OBJECTI01'
Stated that litigation is pending
regarding this plat and requested
that the public hearing be continued.
Read and submitted a petition signed by
residents opposing said plat.
Questioned how the property could be
plattted when the water belonged to
two people.
Does the filling of land bear on the
platting? Is a permit required to
fill land?
The Acting Mayor closed thepublic hearing.
Mr. Paul Senstad, President of the Planning Commission, presented the Planning
Commission recommendation to approve said plat. (see minutes of 10-13-1966 ).
MO ED by Stockman seconded by Flannagan carried to approve the said plat,
subject to the necessary easements for utilities and streets.
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Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTIODi"
(Acceptance of Plat - Jonelle Addition)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member
Flannagan, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof: Flannagan, Garis, 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 - Street Vacation (Portion of Golden Valley Road):
The Village Attorney stated this was a rehearing due to a correction in the
legal description of the Alex Lessard property.
Mr. Paul Senstad, President of the Planning Commission, presented the Planning
Commission recommendation to approve the said vacation. (see minutes of
May 12, 1966).
Member Garis introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(Street Vacation - Portion of Golden Valley Road)
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, 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.
Review Food Stamp Plan - Mrs. Fritz, Suburban Hennepin County Relief Board:
Mrs. Fritz, Director of Suburban Hennepin County Relief Board appeared and
reviewed the cost to municipalities to administer the Food Stamp Plan.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Garis carried to participate in the Food Stamp
Plan under the direction of the Suburban Hennepin County Relief Board.
Second Reading -Ordinance - Amendin
Zoning Code (Business & Professional Office
Ross A. Craig):
MOVED by Garis seconded by Stockman carried to defer the second reading of the
above referenced ordinance pending a request for a building permit for the
residence on Brunswick in accordance with the agreement of proponent.
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Second Reading Ordinance Amending the Village Code - Regulating the Use of
Parks:
MOVED by Garis seconded by Stockman carried to give a second reading to an
ordinance entitled:
"Aid ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE"
(Relating to and Regulating the Use of Parks and
Prescribing Penalties.)
MOVED by Garis seconded by Stockman carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its second reading and to order publication thereof. See
Ordinance Book page .
Re: Parking Requirements - V.F.W., Bowery Tavern:
Commander James Dyer, V.F.W. #7051, appeared to request a 3.2 beer license
and permission to play bingo at the former Rowery Tavern. Mr. Dyer stated
that 25 parking spaces or more were available for public parking. Council
advised that a formal application should be submitted for the beer license.
Report on Air Pollution Consultant:
The Village Manager read a letter dated December 5, 1966, from Resources
Research, Inc. requesting information necessary as a basis for their survey
of odor problems in Golden Valley.
Report of Golf Course Committee:
Mr. E. Roelke, President of the Park & Recreation Commission, and Brookview
Committee reviewed the study of the committee and presented their recommendation
that the Village acquire the Brookview property even though a federal grant
is not available at this time. The Committee recommends a special election
in June 1967 and bond issue for acquisition.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Stockman carried to accept the committee report
and recommendation.
Council discussed the appointment of a standing committee, representative of
the entire community, and requested a list of names for council consideration
for appointment.
Discussion of Proposed Ordinance Amending Liquor License Fee:
Council discussed the proposed period of time for a reduced fee shall apply
during construction for an establishment not yet completed.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Garis carried to give a first reading to an
ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE"
(Liquor License Fee)
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MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Stockman carried to approve the ordinance
herein quoted by title on its first reading.
Request for Building Fermit - 7821 6th Avenue N., Mark Richards Salon:
The item was withdrawn from the agenda.
Request for Sign Permit - 5332 Wayzata Blvd., Mr. Joseph Beauty Salon:
The Village Manager presented the request for a sign permit for Mr. Joseph
Beauty Salon at 5332 Wayzata Blvd.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Garis carried to approve the sign permit for
Mr. Joseph Beauty Salon at 5332 Wayzata Blvd., subject to the approval of the
Building Inspector.
Request for Sign Permit - Developers Sign at Boone & 6th Ave. Na:
The Village Manager presented the request for a sign permit for a developers
sign at Boone & 6th Avenue North. The sign exceeded the square feet allowed
under the Village sign ordinance.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Flannagan carried to deny the request for a
developers sign. at Boone & 6th Avenue North.
Special Assessment Adjustment - 6621 Plymouth Avenue, Everett Klucas:
The Village Manager presented a recommendation from the Village Assessor
for special assessment adjustment, 6621 Plymouth Ave., Plat 8.960, Parcel
71177 in the amount of D400.46.
MOVED by Garis seconded by Stockman carried to approve the rebate for special
assessments at 6621 Plymouth Avenue, Plat 84960, Parcel 7177, until such time
as a structure is built on the rear of said property, in the amount of 400.46.
Award of Informal Bids Westbend Emergency Sewer Repair:
The Village Engineer presented a report on the informal bids for destbend
emergency sewer repair, and recommended that these repairs be deferred until
the summer of 1967.
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Stockman carried to accept the Village Engineer's
recommendation and defer repairs until the summer of 1967.
Re: Engineer for Underground T•'ater Storage:
The Village Manager reported the Orr-Schelen-Mayeron & Associates, Inc.,
Consulting Engineers 5% engineering fee credited against the )20,112.00 (which
was money paid to them for the preliminary report) will be fully credited to
the village on completion of underground water storage facility.
Special Meeting of the Village Council, December 7, 1966
Re: Purchase of Fred Jones Property:
The Village Attorney reported that agreement has been reached on the purchase
of the Fred Jones Property in the amount of $32,000, payment in three years,
$9,500 in 1967, 411,250 in 1968, $11,250 in 1969.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Garis carried to authorize the Village Attorney
to enter into the purchase agreement as referred to above, in the amount of
$32,000, money to be paid from the public works reserve fund.
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption.
"RESOLUTION AUTIiORIZING PURCHASE OF
CERTAIN REALESTATE"
(Jones - Lamphere)
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, 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—y .
Request for Public Hearing - Ordinance Regulating Parking & Landscape Areas:
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Stockman carried to call a public hearing on
December 20, 1966, for an ordinance regulating parking & landscape areas.
Re: Traffic Parking Problem - Lewis Road & 10th Avenue North:
The above referenced item was withdrawn from the agenda.
Acquisition of Lots 1 & 2, Block 1, Millers Iieadow:
The Village Manager presented a recommendation from the Park & Recreation
Commission to acquire lots 1 & 2, Block 1, 1 -tillers Meadow to complete the
program for Medley Hills Park area, in the amount of ,$5,318.00.
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF
CERTAIN REALESTATE"
(Millers Meadow)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Member Flannagan, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in
favor thereof: Flannagan, Garis, Stockman, and Teresi; and the follosing 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 "esolutions Book page
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Animal Humane Society - Tonka Kennels, Inc. - Contract:
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Stockman carried to defer the above matter to
the meeting of December 2.0, 1966.
17otice of Hearing - Petition for TUnnehaha Creek Watershed District:
The Village 11Ianager informed the Council of the proposed meeting on December
12, 1966, at the Prudential Insurance building.
Authorization for Suburban Airport Limousine Service, Town Taxi. Company:
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Garis carried to authorize a suburban airport
limousine service by T'awn Taxi Company to use village streets.
Licenses:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Garis carried to approve the licenses as follows:
1.10. Licensee Type Fee
3984 Sheri Inc. (Ae&T Root Beer) Cigarette $ 12.00
3985 Sheri Inc. (A&T Root Beer) Food Est. 25.00
3986 General Mills Empl. Store Cigarette 12.00
3987 Woodfill Shell Service Cigarette 12.00
3988 Ron-Vik Inc. Cigarette 12.00
3989 1innetka Coffee Kup Cigarette 12.00
3990 New Boulevard Cafe Cigarette 12.00
Correspondence - Re: Street Lighting:
The Village Engineer read a petition requesting street lights on St. Croix
Avenue from East Constance Drive to Wiest Constance.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Garis carried to call a public hearing for
Street Lights on St. Croix Avenue on January 17, 1967.
Bills:
1,IOVED by .1i7annagan seconded by Stockman carried to approve the bills as
submitted to Council on the prelist.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Flannagan carried to adjourn the meeting at
10:35 P. M.
Attest: Acting Mayor
Village Clerk
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SPECIAL MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
December 7, 1966
The Acting Mayor called the Council to order as a Canvassing Board. The
Commissioner of Registration presented the election returns for the Village
Election held on Tuesday, December 6, 1966, as follows:
VILLAGE OF GOLDEN VALLEY
VILLAGE ELECTION
December 6, 1966
Pct. I II III IV V VI TOTALS
TRUSTEE for 3 years
Philip J. KRELITZ 29 59 60 115 73 89 425
Ray STOCMAAN 97 236 216 209 159 151 1068
Charles J. CHAPMAN, SR. 37 41 41 45 30 41 235
Gurdon GARIS 96 230 225 255 177 1Z,,2 1125
John 11. HARRIGAN 50 99 46 70 62 95 422
TRUSTEE for 2 years
John L. RIES 93 227 208 215 131 120 994
Henry L. KNAUFF 16 33 19 70 13 71 222
William E. TAYLOR 49 76 72 78 110 75 460
TOTAL REGISTERED VOTERS1,453 2,302 1,874 2,725 1,760 2,088 12,202
NUMBER OF VOTES CAST 162 340 301 367 256 267 11693
Percentage Voted 13.87%
MOVED by Flannagan seconded by Stockman carried to certify the above election
returns as submitted by the Commissioner of Registration and to declare the
candidates receiving the greatest number of votes elected to office.
MOVED by Garis seconded by Stockman carried to adjourn the meeting at 10:45 P.M.
Acting Mayor
Attest:
'Village Clerk