09-19-67 City Council Minutes150
REGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
September 19, 1967
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 September 19, 1967, at 8:00 o'clock P. M.
The following members were present: Bies, Stockman, and Teresi; the following
were absent: Garis, 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.
Invocation: Acting Mayor Cliff Teresi gave the invocation.
Minutes of September 5, 1967:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Bies carried to defer approval of the minutes to
October 3, 1967.
Public Hearing - Zoning, Hodroff & Sons Aaron, 7700 Wayzata Boulevard:
The Village Manager stated the proponent requested the public hearing to be
continued until a full Council is present.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Stockman carried to continue the public hearing upon
request of the proponent until a full Council is present.
Public Hearing - Zoning, Amending the Zoning Code (Various Revisions to Zoning Code):
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Bies carried to continue the public hearing to
October 17, 1967.
Public Hearing - Plat, Golden Valley Industrial Park:
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 OBJECTION
Mr. Fredrick F. Busch Mr. Busch stated his property had been
831 Boone Avenue North zoned to industrial without his consent.
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Regular Meeting of the Village Council, September 19, 1967
PROPONENT
Mr. Robert Brenny, Representative
Premier Realty
REASON
Mr. Brenny presented the proposed plat.
The Village Manager read the recommendation of the Planning Commission to
approve the proposed plat. (see minutes of August 10, 1967).
Council recommended that a waiver be considered on the set -back on 6th Avenue
North service road in the future if it appears at that time that the service
road will be vacated.
Mr. Brenny agreed that they will dedicate a street right-of-way for the
proposed street between Boone Avenue and Decatur through their plat.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Bies carried to continue the public hearing to
October 17, 1967.
Second Reading Ordinance (Park & Recreation Commission):
MOVED by Bies seconded by Stockman carried to give a second reading to an
ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE"
(Establishing and Governing the Operation
of the Park and Recreation Commission)
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 4L_ -
Resolution - Hennepin County Joint Purchasing:
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(Approving Joint Purchasing Agreement With Hennepin County)
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, 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 __L•
Resolution Designating Representative & Alternate to Hennepin League of
Municipalities:
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, September 19, 1967
"RESOLUTION DESIGNATING REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE
REPRESENTATIVE TO THE HENNEPIN COUNTY LEAGUE OF
MUNICIPALITIES"
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, 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 _ -:;'f' ,
Request for Building Permit - 5725 Duluth Street, Byerly Foods:
The Building Inspector presented the request for a building permit for Byerly
Foods at 5725 Duluth Street.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Bies carried to approve the request for a building
permit for Byerly Foods at 5725 Duluth Street, subject to a $5,000 landscaping
bond and approval of the Building Inspector.
Request for Building Permit - 737 Winnetka Avenue North (Addition):
The Building Inspector presented the request for a building permit for an
addition to the shopping center at 737 Winnetka Avenue North.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Stockman carried to approve the request for a build-
ing permit for an addition to the shopping center at 737 Winnetka Avenue North,
subject to approval of the Building Inspector.
Request for Building Permit - 5612 Olson Highway, Bertelson Brothers, Inc.:
The Building Inspector presented the request for a building permit for an
addition to Bertelson Brothers, Inc., at 5612 Olson Highway.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Bies carried to approve the request for a build-
ing permit for an addition to Bertelson Brothers, Inc., at 5612 Olson Highway.
Flood and Drainage Report - Re: Tyree Ponding Area:
The Village Manager read the report of the Flood & Drainage Committee dated
September 12, 1967, regarding a proposal by Howard H. Tyree for an exchange
of certain land of his for land owned by the Village. The committee recom-
mended that the Village acquire the land by exchange. The Village Manager
read Mr. Tyree's letter dated July 28, 1967, concerning the property
exchange and requesting tax relief on the remaining portion until the property
is saleable.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Stockman carried that the staff proceed with the
legal requirements necessary for the property exchange,
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Regular Meeting of the Village Council, September 19, 1967
Complaint - Bees, John R. Clift, 36 Winnetka Avenue South:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
Mr. John R. Clift, 36 Winnetka Avenue South, appeared and stated he had been
a bee keeper as a hobby for 25 years. Mr. Clift gave information about bees.
Council requested that Mr. Clift and his neighbors get together and solve
their problem.
Proposed North Hennepin Junior College:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
State Representative, Rolf T. Nelson, District 31B, and State Representative
William Franzel, District 30A, were present and discussed the proposed North
Hennepin Junior College. Representative Nelson urged Council to pass a
resolution approving the purchase of the site and agreeing to contribute
towards the purchase of said site.
Council took no action.
Communication - Storm Sewer Cost, DeColats Wildwood Estates:
The Village Manager reviewed the ponding area survey by Orr-Schelen-Mayeron.
Mr. Tom DeCola has completed work on four acres of ponding in Wildwood Estates.
Council deferred the matter for further consideration to the meeting of
October 3, 1967.
Condemnation Award #589 - Hampshire Park:
The Village Manager presented the commissioners condemnation award #589,
Village of Golden Valley vs. Melvin K. Pearson, et al., in the amount of
$13,500, for park purposes.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Bies carried to approve the condemnation
award #589 for Hampshire Park in the amount of $13,500.
Request for Waiver of Platting Regulations - 1320 Wisconsin Avenue &
1321 Orkla Drive:
The Village Manager presented a request for a waiver of Platting Regulations
at 1320 Wisconsin Avenue and 1321 Orkla Drive.
Member Bies introduced the following resolution and MCVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, September 19, 1967
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: Dies, 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 / `3
Attorney General's Opinion re: Sale of Liquor on Sundays:
The Village Manager reviewed the Attorney General's Opinion dated September 6,
1967, re: Question: "Whether or not the majority required relates to those
voting on the issue, or rather, a jamority of all voters voting at the election?"
"Opinion" "(c) This subdivision shall not apply to any municipality until
authorized by the voters of the municipality voting on the question at a
special election called for such purpose or at the general election in
the municipality, the election to be conducted in accordance with the
applicable provisions of the Minnesota election law,"
Council took no action on the matter,
Resolution Approving Fencing Plans for County Rd, #18 from T.H.#12 to T.H.#55:
The Village Engineer presented the request for approval of the fencing plans
on County Road # 18 from T.H. #12 to T. H. #55.
Member Dies introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(State Project No. 2723-38 & Hennepin Co. Project No, 6621)
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, 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,
Acquisition of Easement for Storm Sewer - M.N.& S. Railroad:
The Village Manager presented a request for approval of acquisition of easement
for storm sewer from Minnesota Northfield & Southern Railroad in the amount of
$2,310.00.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Bies carried to approve the acquisition of an
easement for storm sewer from Minnesota Northfield & Southern Railroad in the
amount of $2,310.00.
st for Public Hearin - Zonin 2 00 Unity Avenue Multiple M-2•
2545 Unity Avenue Institutional 1-3•
7520 Golden Valley Road Institutional I-1-1-
2057 Lilac Drive N., Institutional 1-4:
The Village Manager presented a request for public hearings on the above
referenced properties for zoning on October 17, 1967.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, September 19, 1967
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Bies carried to call a public hearing on October
17, 1967, to zone 2400 Unity Avenue to Multiple M-2; 2545 Unity Avenue to
Institutional I-3; 7520 Golden Valley Road to Institutional I-1; 2055 Lilac
Drive North to Institutional I-4.
Communication - Laurel Avenue Traffic, Dr. McQuarrie:
The Village Manager read a letter from Dr. McQuarrie dated August 14, 1967,
regarding traffic hazard existing on Laurel Avenue between Winnetka Avenue
and Pennsylvania Avenue.
Council reviewed the Police Department traffic survey on Laurel Avenue and
Sumter Avenue South and took no action on the matter.
Communication - George M. Hansen Company:
The Village Manager read a letter from George M. Hansen Company dated
September, 18, 1967, regarding the 1967 audit.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Stockman carried to retain George M. Hansen Company
to conduct the 1967 audit for the Village of Golden Valley.
Budget Meeting for 1968 Budget:
MOVED by Bies seconded by Stockman carried to call a special meeting of the
1968 Budget on Monday, September 25, 1967, at 7:30 P. M.
Licenses:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Bies carried to approve the licenses as follows:
No. Licensee
4404 United Dressed Beef, Inc.
4405 Typhoon Twelve Car Wash
Bills:
Type Fee
Food Establishment $25.00
Filling Station 30.00
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Bies carried to approve the bills as submitted
on the prelist.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Bies carried to adjourn the meeting at 12:30 A.M.
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Acting Mayor
Attest:
Village Clerk
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