01-03-67 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
January 3, 1967
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 January 3, 1967, at 7:30 P. M.
The following members were present: Bies, Garis, Nadasdy, Stockman, and
Teresi; and the following were absent: None.
Present were Village Engineer, Donald Sorensen; Acting Attorney, Harold Evarts;
Village Clerk, Helen Penniman; President of the Planning Commission, Paul
Senstad.
Invocation: Rev. Sylvan A. Lange, Golden Valley Baptist Chruch.
Oath of Office - New Councilmen by Judge A. Paul Lommen:
The Oath of Office was given by Hennepin County Municipal Judge A. Paul Lommen,
to John L. Bies, Gordon Garis and Ray Stockman.
Minutes of December 20, 1966:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Garis carried to approve the minutes of December
20, 1966, as submitted to Council. Member Bies abstained.
Continued Public Hearin -Zoning, Business & Professional Office (Premier
Realty Inc.):
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place for the continued public
hearing and all persons who desired to do so were afforded opportunity to
express their views thereon, and all written objections heretofore filed with
the Clerk were presented and considered as follows:
OBJECTOR OBJECTION
None None
PROPONENT REASON
Mr. Jim Hawks, representing
Premier Realty, Inc.
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Proposed a 30,000 to 32,000 sq. foot
building for a T. W. studio for W.T.C.N.
Residents and General Mills are favor-
able to the proposal. Mr. Hawks submit-
ted letters from builders, Charles Alexander
and Norman L. Nielsen, they were not inter-
ested in the site for residential buildings.
The proposed studio and office, 140 x 140,
90 employees - 11 on night shift, seating
for 200 people. Studio and office value
approximately $1,000,000. There will be no
interference with residence T. V. sets.
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Mr. John W. Drury
424 Decatur Avenue North
In favor of the proposed project.
Mr. Paul Senstad, President of the Planning Commission, presented the recom-
mendation of the Planning Commission to deny said zoning request. (see
minutes of 11-10-1966).
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Garis, Stockman and Bies indicated they were in favor of waiting for
the referendum on the Golf course in June before deciding on the zoning for
this area.
Member Teresi stated the golf course should have no bearing on this zoning.
Mayor Nadasdy indicated he was favorable toward the proposed zoning.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Garis carried unanimously to continue the public
hearing, pending communication from W.T.C.N. regarding their time schedule.
Re: Zoning, Business & Professional Office (Chas. E. Anderson):
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
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Mr. Anderson
appeared and reviewed his
previous requests before council regard-
ing the Business & Professional Office
zoning request on Glenwood Avenue and
T. H. #100.
Mr. Paul Senstad, President of the Planning Commission, reviewed
the Planning
Commission recommendation
on the zoning request. (see minutes of
November 10,
1966).
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Stockman carried to call a new public hearing on
February 21, 1967, to refer the matter to the Planning Commission and waive
the zoning fee.
Continued Public Hearing - Ordinance Regulating Parking & Requiring Landscaped
Areas:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Garis carried to continue the public hearing
to February 7, 1967.
Request to Vacate Drainage Easement - Lindsay's Second Addition:
The Village Engineer presented the request to vacate a drainage easement in
Lindsay's Second Addition.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Stockman carried to vacate the drainage easement
and issue a quite claim deed, upon recommendation of the Village Engineer.
Request Determination of Compatable Use - 6100 Golden Valley Road:
The Village Engineer presented a request to determine a compatable use at
6100 Golden Valley Road for a light manufacturing use in a commercial zone.
Council determined the proposed use was not compatable in a commercial zone.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, January 3, 1967
Request for Building Permit - Louisiana Avenue & T. H. #12 (Car Wash):
Council deferred the above matter.
Ordinance Regulating Street Parking:
Council deferred the above matter.
Discussion of Traffic Signals - Highway #12 & Winnetka Avenue South:
The Village Engineer presented figures of the personal injuries and property
damage resulting from accidents at T. H. #12 and Winnetka Avenue South.
MOVED by Garis seconded by Teresi carried that the Village Council in review-
ing traffic counts and accident records find that a critical safety problem
exists at the intersection of T. H. #12 and Winnetka Avenue South, and urges
the Minnesota Highway Department to take immediate action to remedy this
hazardous situation by installing traffic signals.
Dog Control Contract:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Stockman carried to enter into a monthly contract
with the B & E Patrol, Inc. at the rate of Two hundred dollards for one hour
patrol service Monday through Friday.
Appointment of Park & Recreation Commission:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Stockman carried to appoint Elroy Roelke to the
Park & Recreation Commission for a three year term.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Garis carried to appoint Roy Yamahiro to the
Park & Recreation Commission for a three year term.
Appointment of Planning Commission Members:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Stockman carried to reappoint Jack Daly, Lyle Jensen,
Robert Raugland and Paul Senstad for a three year term on the Planning
Commission.
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Garis carried to appoint Mrs. Mary Johnston for a
two year term and Donald E. Franzen for a three year term on the Planning
Commission.
Appointment of Civil Service Commissioner:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Garis carried to reappoint Edward C. Glass to
the Civil Service Commission for a three year term.
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Regular Meeting of the Village Council, January 3, 1967,
Appointment of Human Rights Commission Member:
MOVED by Garis seconded by Teresi carried to appoint Mrs. Julia Mather to
replace Robert Gomsrud for a two year term on the Human Rights Commission.
Appointment of Acting Mayor:
MOVED by Garis seconded by Stockman carried to appoint Cliff Teresi as Acting
Mayor for a one year term.
Appointment of Suburban Sanitary Sewer Commission & .Rate Authority Representative:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Stockman carried to appoint Gordon Garis as the
Village representative to the Suburban Sanitary Sewer Commission & Rate
Authority and Roger K. Ulstad as Alternate for a one year term.
Appointment of Suburban Sanitary Disposal Authority Director:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Stockman carried to appoint John L. Bies as Suburban
Sanitary Disposal Authority Director for a one year term.
Appointment of Library Committee:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Garis carried to appoint Elmer W. Bratsch, Mrs.
Fern Griffin, Mrs. Edgar E. Hall, Lyle M. Jensen, Rev. L. Henry Nielsen, Roman
F. Staub to the Library Committee with another appointment to be made later.
Appointment of Village Health Officer & Doctor:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Stockman carried to reappoint Dr. Albert Krieser
as Village Health Officer & Doctor for a one year term.
Appointment of Village Weed Inspector:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Garis carried to appoint Harry Hamman as Village
Weed Inspector for a one year term.
Appointment of Joint Council - Planning Commission Advisory Board:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Bies carried to appoint Gordon Garis and. Cliff
Teresi to represent the Council on the Joint Council - Planning Commission
Advisory Board.
Designation of Official Depository:
MOVED by Garis seconded by Stockman carried to designate the Golden Valley
State Bank as Official Depository for the Village of Golden Valley,
Designation of Official Publication:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Bies carried to designate the Minneapolis Suburban
Newspapers, Inc. (Golden Valley Press) as the official publication for the
Village of Golden Valley.
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Regular Meeting of the Village Council, January 3, 1967
Appointment of Delegate & Alternate to Hennepin County League of Municipalities:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Garis carried to appoint Ray Stockman as Delegate
and Roger K. Ulstad as Alternate to Hennepin County League of Municipalities for
1967.
Licenses:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Stockman carried to approve the licenses as follows:
No. Licensee
4004 Golden Valley Super Valu
4049 rr It it it
4050 r. rr ►r
4051 Northwestern Motels, Inc.
dba VIKING MOTEL
4052 Larry's 66 Service
Bills:
Fee
Cigarette $12.00
Off Sale Non-Intox. Malt Liq. 15.00
(Food 25.00
(Meat5.00
(Bakery Goods 5.00
Cigarette 12.00
Cigarette
12.00
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Garis carried to approve the bills as submitted
on the prelist.
Re: Charge for Photocopy - Contested Election Parish vs. Welter:
MOVED by Teresi seconded by Stockman carried to submit a bill to Richard Parish
and/or his attorney for expense incurred by them for photocopy work in conjunc-
tion with the contested election for Senator in District 31B in the amount of
$21.50.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Teresi carried to adjourn the meeting at 9:58 P.M.
Attest:
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Village Clerk
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Mayor