04-04-67 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
April 4, 1967
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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 April 4, 1967, at 7:30 o'clock P.M.
The following members were present: Bies, Garis, Stockman, and Teresi; and
the following was absent: Nadasdy.
Present were Village Manager, Roger K. Ulstad; Village Attorney, Robert M.
Skare; Village Engineer, Lowell Odland, Village Clerk, Helen Penniman, Building
Inspector, Dan Lynch, Former Village Engineer, Donald Sorensen.
Invocation: Rev. Norman D. Long, Church of the Brethren.
Minutes of March 7, 1967; March 21,_1967:
MOVED by Garis seconded by Stockman carried to approve the minutes of March 7,
1967, as submitted to Council.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Stockman carried to approve the minutes of March 21,
1967, as submitted to Council.
Award of Bid - Police Patrol Vehicle:
The Village Manager presented the affidavit of publication in the official news-
paper. Sealed bids were received and the Police Chief, Village Treasurer, and
Village Clerk met at the Civic Center at 7800 Golden Valley Road at 11:00 A.M.
on March 31, 1967, and have then and there publicly opened and read the bids
received. The Police Chief tabulated said bids,they were found to be as
follows:
BIDDER NET BID
Dahlberg -Ford, Inc. $ 1,956.35
Brookdale-Chrysler-Plymouth, Inc. 1,841.20
Iten-Chevrolet Company 1,692.26
Jay Kline -Chevrolet Company 11671.81
The Chief of Police recommended the bid be awarded to the low bidder meeting
the specifications, Jay Kline -Chevrolet Company in the amount of $1,671.81.
MOVED by Garis seconded by Stockman carried to award the bid to the low
bidder, Jay Kline Chevrolet Company, in the amount of $1,671.81, upon
recommendation of the Chief of Police.
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Regular Meeting of the Village Council, April 4, 1967
Public He
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nts MCSA 28-521-03 67 -CP -5 67 -CW -1
NannPnin County Project No. 6615:
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 MCSA 28-521-03, 67 -CP -51 67 -CW -1, Hennepin County Project
No. 6615) described in the resolution of this Council relating thereto,
adopted on March 7, 1967. 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
Mr. Earl Johnson, representing Can't visualize this being a residential
Mrs. Johnson, his mother. area. The proposed sidewalk should be
2531 Douglas Drive North on the east side of the street. Mr.
Johnson questioned the assessment.
Mr. C. Lind
241.7 Douglas Drive North
Mr. Wm. J. Thomas
2511 Douglas Drive North
mr. Lind was concerned over the cost
per front foot of the project. Mr.
Lind stated the children would not use
the sidewalk.
Stated he was quoted a cost of $1.50 per
front foot by a county representative.
Mr. Thomas requested that the sidewalk be
installed all the way to Medicine Lake
Road and questioned how the cost of $6.00,
per front foot was arrived at. Mr. Thomas
stated the traffic was related to
Honeywell, Inc.
Mr. Donald Sorensen, Former Village Engineer, was present and explained the
proposed project and presented the costs for the construction.
Mr. Donald Spielman, representing Hennepin County Highway Department, reviewed
the County's project and gave a cost break -down for the project. Mr. Spielman
stated they hoped to open bids on the project the last week in May and start
construction in June, if this is possible they will try to complete the
construction on Douglas Drive, from south of County Road i#66 to Medicine Lake
Road, this year.
Council stated the total assessment for concrete street, curb & gutter, side-
walk and drainage is $6.00 per front foot. No additional charge will be made
for sidewalk construction whether the work is completed now or later.
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Regular Meeting of the Village Council, April 4, 1967
Traffic signals are scheduled for installation at a later date at County
Road #66 and Sandburg Road.
The Acting Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Garis introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS"
(MCSA 28-521-03, 67 -CP -5, 67-C4-1,
Hennepin County Project No. 6615)
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: Bies, 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-.
Member Garis introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(Approval of Alignment and Grade)
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: Bies, Garis, Stockman 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 +?, .
Member Garis introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(Appropriation of Municipal State -Aid Funds-
MCSA 28-521-03, 67 -CP -5, 67 -CW -11
To Project No. 6615)
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: Bies, Garis, Stockman and Teresi; and the following
voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was declared duly
passed and adopted, signed by the Acting Mayor, amd his signature attested
by the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page+,
MOVED by Bies seconded by Stockman carried to request of Hennepin County
Highway Department a speed zone traffic analysis from T. H. #55 north to
Medicine Lake Road upon completion of Douglas Drive Project No. 6615.
Brookview Recreation Committee Recommendation:
Mr. Don Palmer, member of the Brookview ;recreation Area Committee, presented
the recommendation for $1,600,000 for the Bond Issue referendum on June 6, 1967.
Mr. Palmer reviewed the plans for the development of the recreation area.
Regular Meeting of theVillage Council, April 4, 1967
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Garis carried unanimously to approve the
recommendation of the Brookview Recreation Area Committee in principal.
Proposal - Village Pro2erty, Lot 65 Auditor's Subdivision 322 (Louisiana
Avenue & Glenwood Avenue):
The Village Manager submitted a proposal from Rev. Sylvan A. Lange of the
Golden Valley Baptist Church dated March 27, 1967, to purchase Lot 65,
Auditor's Subdivision from the village for the sum of $6,750.00 plus cost
of survey.
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(Authorizing the Sale of Lot 65, Auditor's Subdivision 322)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Bies, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted
in favor thereof: Bies, Garis, Stockman, 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_.
Second Reading Ordinance - Zoning Iots 17-21, Auditor's Subdivision
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Garis carried to give a second reading to an
ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE"
(Residential Zoning District)
(Lots 17-21, Auditor's Subd. No -322)
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Bies carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its second reading and to order publication thereof. See
Ordinance Book page.
Second Reading Ordinance - Zonin Railroad (Minneapolis, Northfield & Southern
Railway):
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Bies carried to give a second reading to an
ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE"
(Railroad Zoning District)
(Minneapolis, Northfield and Southern Railway)
MOVED by Bies 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_.
Regular Meeting of theVillage Council, April 4, 1967
Second Reading Ordinance - Administration Under the Zoning Code:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Bies carried to give a second reading to an
ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE"
(Administration Under the Zoning Code)
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_1Y_z ._.
Second Reading Ordinance - Electrical Code:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Garis carried to give a second reading to an
ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDDTG THE VILLAGE CODE"
(Electrical. Code)
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.
Second Reading Ordinance - Plumbing Code:
MOVED by Bies seconded by Stockman carried to give a second reading to an
ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE"
(Plumbing, Water, and Gas Piping Code)
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Bies carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its second reading and to order publication thereof. See
Ordinance Book page_.
Second Reading Ordinance - Fire Prevention Code:
MOVED by Bies seconded by Stockman carried to give a second reading to an
ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE"
(Fire Prevention Code)
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.
Preliminary_ Report - Resources Research, Inc:.(Odor Control):
The Village Manager presented a preliminary report by Resources Research, Inc.,
dated March 22, 1967, regarding odor control at the Feinberg Distributing
Company at 1111 Zane Avenue North.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, April 4, 1967
Mr. Dean Knutson, 1109 Welcome Circle, stated he is very interested in the
preliminary report.
Mr. Russell Allanson, 1114 Welcome Circle, stated the odor is still present
this spring.
Mr. Philip Whiteside, 1125 Welcome Circle, stated controls were needed. Mr.
Hendrickson of Resources Research, Inc., was here the wrong time of year.
Mr. Wallace A. Klovstad, 1220 Welcome Avenue, said Mr. Feinberg is responsible,
he should take care of the solution.
Council reviewed the preliminary report and ordered samefiled in the Clerk's
office. No action was taken.
Hopkins House, Inc., Request for Liquor License at Viking Motel, 4820 Olson Hwy..
Mr. Calvin I. Olson, Secretary for Hopkins House, Inc., was present to request
the following licenses for the Viking Motel at 1820 Olson Memorial Highway;
"On -Sale" Liquor, "Off -Sale" Liquor, Cigarette, Motel and Food.
Mr. White of Northwest Motels, Inc. former owners and operators of the Viking
Motel at 4820 Olson 1-7emorial Highway, requested cancellation of all licenses
held in their name effective April 5, 1967, at 12:01 o'clock A.M.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Bies carried to cancel the licenses held by
Northwestern Motels, Inc., effective April 5, 1967, upon their request.
MOVED by Garis seconded by Stockman carried to approve the new licenses for
"On Sale" Liquor, "Off -Sale" Liquor, Motel, Cigarette and Food for the Hopkins
House, Inc. at 4820 Olson Memorial Highway.
Discussion re: Maxims Beauty Salons, Inc., 621 Lilac Drive North:
Mr. Elliot Cohen, representing Maxims Beauty Salons, Inc., requested approval
for the use of all the garages at 621 Lilac Drive North for storage of equip-
ment and supplies used in their business. Mr. Cohen stated the prime use of
the property was offices.
Council reaffirmed their action of February 21, 1967, permitting the use of
one-half of the garage space only for storage of equipment used in the
operation of their business.
Discussion of Tavern License, Michael's, 604 Lilac Drive North:
The Manager of Michael's at 604 Lilac Drive North, appeared to inquire if
they could obtain a Tavern License permitting dancing.
Council indicated they would approve a Tavern License upon receipt of an
application and license fee.
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Regular Meeting of the Village Council, April 4, 1967
Licenses:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Bies carried to approve the licenses as foliotils:
Number
Licensee_
Type
Fee
43o6
Ruff Bros. Co., Inc.
Food vehicle
$ 10.00
1307
Don's Pure Oil Service
Food
5.00
4308
Don's Pure Oil Service
Food
5.00
4309
Don's Pure Oil Service
Filling Station
30.00
4310
Bertelson Bros. Inc.
Food
5.00
4311
Foremost Dairies, Inc.
Food vehicle
10.00
4312
Marigold Foods Inc.
Food vehicles
30.00
4313
Lee Nistler Rubbish Removal
Haul garbage
26.00
4314
Golden Valley Lanes
Bowling Alley
120.00
4315
Golden Valley Lanes
Games of Skill
100.00
4316
Twin City Fish Co.
Food vehicle-
10.00
4317
Rainbow Plastics (Midwest Vending Co.)
Food
5.00
4318
Alfa Building
Food
5.00
4319
Alfa Building
Cigarettes
12.00
4320
Hyatt Lodge Motel
Food
7.50
4321
Minnesota Highway Dept. 2055 N.Lilac Dr.Food
7.50
1322
Minnesota Highway Dept. 700 So. Florida
Food
7,50
4296
Hopkins House, Inc.dba Viking Motel
Cigarettes
9.00
4297
Hopkins House, Inc.dba Viking Motel
Motel
50.00
1298
Hopkins House, Inc.dba Viking Motel
Food
30.00
1300
Hopkins House, Inc.dba Viking Motel
Liquor "On Sale"
1,000.00
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Hopkins House, Inc.dba Viking Motel
Liquor "Off Sale"
200.00
4323
Wagner Candy Co.
Food
25,00
4324
Alan's Distributing Co., Inc.
Food
20.00
4325
Golden Valley V.F.W. Post #7051
Food
5.00
4326
Golden Valley V.F.W. Post #7051
Cigarettes
9.00
1327
Golden Valley V.F.W. Post #7051
Juke Box
15.00
4328
Golden Valley V.F.W. Post #7051
Malt "On Sale"
250.00
1329
Leo's Service (Sinclair)
Cigarettes
12.00
4330
Leo's Service (Sinclair)
Filling Station
15.00
4331
Leo's Service (Sinclair)
Food
5.00
1332
Golden Valley Texaco Service
Food
27.50
4333
Golden Valley Texaco Service
Filling Station
30.00
4334
Nortronics, Inc. (Griswold Coffee Co.)
Food
5.00
Members
of the Veteranscf Foreign Legion were present and volunteered
to
donate a flag for the State of Minnesota to the
Village for use in the Council
room.
Recommendation - Re -.,,..,County Road #66 Condemnation Appeals:
The Village Attorney recommended a settlement of the condemnation appeals for
County Road #66 as follows:
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, April 4, 1967
Name Total Amount
Ruth Smilow and David Smilow $ 1,194.00
Ned J. Trugman and Ruth Trugman 6,513.00
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Bies carried to approve the recommendation of
the Village Attorney and settle the condemnation appeals in the amount stated.
Request to Use Public Works Reserve Funds_- Emergency Storm Water Drainage,
DeCola's Wildwood Estates:
The Village Manager presented the request to use Public Works Reserve Funds
for emergency storm water drainage in DeCola's Wildwood Estates, and submitted
quotations on the cost of the proposed drainage construction. Barbarossa &
Sons quoted a cost of $2,850.00 for the construction.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Bies carried to approve the use of Public Works
Reserve Funds for emergency storm water drainage in DeCola's ?,,ldwood Estates,
and contract with Barbarossa and Sons to construct the project for the sum of
$2,850.00.
Bills:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Garis carried to approve the bills as submitted
on the prelist.
House Moving Permit - 6945 Glenwood Avenue:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
MOVED by Garis seconded by Stockman carried to approve the house moving permit
for Rev. Lange at 6915 Glenwood Avenue, subject to the approval of the
Building Inspector.
Communication - Golden Valley Library Committee:
The Village Manager presented a letter of recommendation from the Golden
Valley Library Committee requesting Council support for pending legislation
known as ACT XII, which provides for the county issuance of general
obligation bonds and levying of taxes for the purpose of library construction.
11ember Stockman introduced the following res&tion and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION FAVORING LEGISLATION FOR THE
EXPANDED HENNEPIN COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM"
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Garis, wd upon vote being taken thereon, the following members
voted in favor thereof: Bies, Garis, Stockman, 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--Zz—.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, April 4, 1967
Communication - Population Growth:
The Village Manager presented a communication from the Village Planner
regarding estimated population growth for Golden Valley. Council considered
the proposed growth and the use of the 1965 census for the allocation of
state aid funds $3.00/capita.
MOVED by Garis seconded by Stockman carried that the council favors the use
of the 1960 census for the allocation of state aid funds and does not favor
the use of the 1965 special census.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Garis carried to adjourn the meeting at 12:10 A.M.
Attest:
Vi�.lage Clerk
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Acting Mayor