01-16-68 City Council Minutes6
REGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
January 16, 1968
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 January 16, 19689
at 7:30 o'clock P. M.
The following members were present: Bies, Carlson, Garis, Stockman, and
Teresi; and the following were absent: None.
Present were Village Manager, Roger K. Ulstad; Village Attorney, Robert M.
Skare; Village Engineer, Lowell Odland; Village Clerk, Helen Penniman;
Finance Officer, John Murphy; Village Planner, Otto Schmid; President of
the Planning Commission, Paul Senstad.
Minutes of Janua 22 1968•
MOVED by Garis seconded by Stockman carried to approve the minutes of
January 2, 1968, as submitted to Council.
Award of Bid - Watermain (68-WM-5):
The Village Manager presented the affidavit of publication in the official
newspaper. Sealed bids were received and the Village Manager, and Village
Engineer met at the Civic Center at 7800 Golden Valley Road at 11: A.M.
on Monday, January 15, 1968, and have then and there publicly opened
and read the bids received. The Village Engineer tabulated the bids and
they were found to be as follows:
Bidder Total Bid
Nodland Associates, Inc. $29,500.00
Barbarossa & Sons 30,325.00
Northern Contracting 36,492.50
F. D. Chapman 26,575.00
The Village Engineer recommended that the contract be awarded to the low
bidder, Nodland Associates, Inc., in the amount of $29,500.00
MOVED by Bies seconded by Carlson carried to award the bid to the low bidder,
Nodland Associates, Inc., in the amount of $29,500.00 upon recommendation
of the Village Engineer.
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Award of Bid - Sewer Repair (68 -SR -1 & 2):
The Village Manager presented the affidavit of publication in the official
newspaper. Sealed bids were received and the Village Manager, and Village
Engineer met at the Civic Center at 7800 Golden Valley Road at 11:00 A. M.
on Monday, January 15, 1968, and have then and there publicly opened and
read the bids received. The Village Engineer tabulated the bids and they
were found to be as follows:
Bidder Total Bid
Barbarossa & Sons $23,230.20
Nodland Associates, Inc. 27,239.00
Northern Contracting 36,804.00
F. D. Chapman 50,277.80
The Village Engineer recommended that the contract be awarded to the low
bidder Barbarossa & Sons, Inc., in the amount of $23,230.20
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Bies carried to award the bid to the low bidder,
Barbarossa & Sons, Inc., in the amount of $23,230.20, upon recommendation
of the Village Engineer.
Award of Bid - Tractor Loader:
The Village Manager presented the affidavit of publication in the official
newspaper. Sealed bids were received and the Village Clerk, Finance Officer,
and Recreation Director met at the Civic Center at 7800 Golden Valley Road
at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, January 12, 1968, and have then and there publicly
opened and read the bids received. The Director of Parks and Recreation
tabulated the bids and they were found to be as follows:
Bidder
Allis-Chalmers
International Harvester Co.
Hall Equipment Company
Model Total Bid
I -boo $5,395.00
International 3514 6,623.00
International 3514 6,649.95
The Village Manager stated that the bids exceeded the amount budgeted and
recommended that the bids be rejected and the village readvertise for bids.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Garis tarried to reject the above referenced
bids and readvertise for bids on February 20, 1968, upon recommendation of
the Village Manager and Director of Parks & Recreation.
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Continued Public Hearing - Industrial Zoning District (Regulati
ts):
The Village Manager announced that this was a continued public hearing
from the meeting of January 2, 1968. 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 opportunity to express their views thereon. No persons presented
objections except the following:
OBJECTOR OBJECTION
None None
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Mr. Paul Senstad, President of the Planning Commission, presented the
recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the proposed change
in zoning. (see minutes of 11-16-67).
MOVED by Garis seconded by Bies to give a first reading to an ordinance
entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE"
(Industrial Zoning District
regulating Building Heights
Other Than Water Tanks & Water Tank Towers)
Upon roll call vote being taken thereon the members were recorded as
voting as follows:
Bies YES Stockman YES
Carlson YES Teresi YES
Garis YES
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
MOVED by Carlson seconded by Stockman carried to approve the ordinance
herein quoted by title on its first reading.
Public Hearing - Amending Zoning Code, Section 14.08 (Organization of Board
of Appeals):
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.
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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
None None
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Mr. Paul Senstad, President of the Planning Commission, presented the
recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the proposed change
in zoning. (see minutes of 1-11-1968).
MOVED by Garis seconded by Bies carried to give a first reading to an
ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE"
(Board of Zoning Appeals)
MOVED by Carlson seconded by Stockman carried to approve the ordinance
herein quoted by title on its first":reading.
The Village Manager stated there was an urgency and an emergency existing
to establish the Board of Zoning Appeals before February.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Carlson carried to give a second reading to an
ordinance herein quoted by title on its second reading and to order public-
ation thereof. See Ordinance Book page
Public Hearing - Amending Zoning Code, Section 5.05 (Commercial District):
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 opport-
unity to express their views thereon. No persons presented objections except
the following:
OBJECTOR OBJECTION
None None
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Mr. Otto Schmid, the Village Planner, explained that this was a correction
of an error in publication.
MOVED by Garis seconded by Stockman carried to give a first reading to an
ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE"
(Commercial Zoning District)
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, January 16, 1968
MOVED by Carlson seconded by Bies carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its first reading.
Public Hearing - Amending Zoning Code, Multiple Dwelling M-2 (Fred E Jones):
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
opportunity to express their views thereon. No persons presented objections
except the following:
Objector OBJECTION
Mr. Gary Bleum Mr. Bleum, represented the
area residents, presented a
petition opposing said zoning
signed by 87 residents. Mr. Bleum
stated that their homes would
be devalued if apartments were
built, And requested a buffer
between Custom Tool and their
property.
Approximately 30 people were present opposing the proposed zoning.
PROPONENT REASON
Mr. Fred E. Jones, representing Mr. Jones stated that they
the developers proposed a multiple dwelling M-2
with 24 or 25 units with garages
under the building and some above
ground. Mr. Jones stated he was
not in agreement with the residents
who recall the Public Hearing of
Custom Tool. A Commitment was
never made on this property. They
have no time table for construct-
ing at this time. The proposed
elevation is the same as 23rd St.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Mr. Paul Senstad, President of the Planning Commission, presented the
recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the proposed zoning
subject to two conditions regarding access on 23rd Street and street
width. (see minutes of 11-16-1967).
The Village Engineer reported the traffic count on Winnetka Avenue as
10,000 in 24 hours.
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In view of the serious traffic situation, each Councilman expressed concern
and agreement for denial of the proposed zoning to Multiple Dwelling M-2.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Bies to deny the request to zone the property
at 23rd and Winnetka Avenue North to Multiple Dwelling M-2.
Upon roll call vote being taken thereon the members were recorded as voting
as follows:
Bies YES
Carlson YES
Garis YES
Stockman YES
Teresi YES
The Mayor declared the motion carried and the request for rezoning denied.
Public Hearing - Amending Zoning Code. Open Development. 831 Boone Ave. No.
Frederick Busch:
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
opportunity to express their views thereon. No persons presented objections
except the following:
OBJECTOR OBJECTION
Mr. Robert Brenny, representing Mr. Brenny stated Premier Realty
Premier Realty is willing to purchase the property
if they could reach an agreement.
PROPONENT
Mr. Frederick Busch
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
REASON
Mr. Busch stated that this is his
home and he does not want indust-
rial zoning,he wants industry to
stay 75' away from his home. He
stated he did not receive a notice
of the zoning to Industrial.
Mr. Paul Senstad, President of the Planning Commission, presented the
recommendation of the Planning Commission to deny said zoning.
(see minutes of 12-14-67).
Council requested that property owners be notified by certified mail of
proposed zonings, unless the property owner is the petitioner.
MOVED by Carlson seconded by Garis to deny the request to zone 831 Boone
Avenue North to Open Development District.
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Upon roll call vote being taken thereon the members were recorded as
voting as follows:
Bies YES Garis YES
Carlson YES Stockman YES
Teresi YES
The Mayor declared the motion carried and the request for rezoning denied.
Public Hearing - Amend inZoning Code,_Commercial District, T.H. #55 and
Boone Avenue North (NE Corner) Henry Reiss:
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
opportunity to express their views thereon. No persons presented objections
except the following:
OBJECTOR OBJECTION
Mr. Steve Dahlsette Objected to the proposed zoning,
439 Decatur Avenue North the traffic is bad now, can't get
onto T. H. #55.
Mr. Clarence Sheedy Not in favor of the proposal.
PROPONENT REASON
Mr. Lance Nordquist, Proposed a service station to replace
American Oil Company the station on Ensign Ave. & T.H. #55.
Mr. Henry Reiss, Jr. Mr. Reiss stated they had not intentions
2200 Wisconsin Ave. North of moving their greenhouse at this time.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Mr. Paul Senstad, President of the Planning Commission, presented the
recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve said zoning.
(see minutes of 12-14-67).
The Village Engineer read a letter dated January 16, 1968, from the State
Highway Department regarding the proposed interchange at Boone Avenue and
T. H. #55.
Council agreed that they wished the Village
Engineer
to review the proposed
interchange plans referred to in the letter
from the
Highway Department
before acting on the proposed zoning.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, January 16, 1968
MOVED by Garis seconded by Stockman to continue the public hearing to
April 16, 1968.
Upon roll call vote being taken thereon the members were recorded as voting
as follows:
Bies YES
Carlson YES
Teresi YES
Garis YES
Stockman YES
The Mayor declared the motion carried and the public hearing continued to
April 16, 1968.
Second Reading - Ordinance Regulating Use & Operation of Snowmobiles:
The Village Attorney reviewed the changes proposed to the ordinance after
the first reading.
Mr. Edward Elmer, Attorney representing North Central Marine Association
and snowmobile industry appeared to request the Council to defer the second
reading and wait for a uniform ordinance being prepared by the Minnesota
League of Municipalities and the snowmobile industry. Mr. Elmer stated
the proposed ordinance would be reading in approximately three weeks.
Residents of the area requesting more hours for operation of snowmobiles
and less restrictive regulations were: Robert A. Keller, 400 Westwood Drive
South;;Mr.Brenna, 125 South T. H. #100; R. D. Swanstrom, 508 Natchez Avenue
South; Harold E. Lynch, 825 Westwood Drive South; Chas. Brandborg, 1721
Quebec Avenue North; Lloyd C. Stoll, 1600 Rhode Island Avenue North.
Council stated they were willing to wait and review the proposed uniform
ordinance.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Carlson carried to defer the action on the
snowmobile ordinance to February 7, 1968.
Request for Building Permit - 7145 Sandburg Road, Harvel Machine:
Mr. Robert Alm representing Harvey Machine presented exterior samples of
scored textured blocks which they propose to paint. Two $5,000 landscaping
bonds are on file.
MOVED by Garis seconded by Stockman carried to approve the building permit
using textured painted blocks with 16" blocks scored in the middle on the
west and.south walls of the building at 7145 Sandburg Road for Harvey Machine,
subject to the approval of the Building Inspector.
Request for Building Permit - 6008 Wayzata Boulevard, Bury & Carlson, Inc.:
Mr. Carlson of Burry & Carlson, Inc., 6008 Wayzata Boulevard appeared before
Council to request`a building permit for an addition to the office area of
990 square feet, with the same exterior material as the present office.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, January 16, 1968
MOVED by Bies seconded by Garis carried to approve the request for a
building permit for an addition to the office of Bury & Carlson, Inc., at
6008 Wayzata Boulevard, subject to the approval of the Building Inspector.
Request for Building Permit - 1000 Zane Avenue, Kirsch Fabrics, Inc.:
Mr. Bernard Herman, Architect for Kirsch Fabrics, Inc., presented a
request for a building permit for an office and warehouse at 1000 Zane
Avenue with approximately 12,000 sq. feet constructed of concrete
masonry blocks.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Stockman carried to defer action on the above
referenced matter to the meeting to February 7, 1968.
Request for Waiver of Platting Regulations - Lots 2, 10, Hipps Graceful
Plaza Addition, Super Valu Stores, Inc.:
The Village Manager read a recommendation dated January 12, 1968, from
the Planning & Engineering Departments recommending the proposed division
of land, Lots 2 & 10, Hipp's Graceful Plaza Addition.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Stockman carried to approve the request for
waiver of Platting Regulations for Lots 2 & 10, Hipp's Graceful Plaza
Addition as follows:
"Tract A & Tract B:
Described as follows: Lot 2 & Lot 10, except that part
of said Lot 10 lying South of a line drawn parallel to
and 33 feet North of the South line of said Lot 10, all
in Block 1, Hipp's Graceful Plaza Addition, Hennepin
County, Minnesota."
Subject to: 1. Submitting a copy of the easement agreement between the
fee owners of Tract A and Tract B for the private storm sewer to the
Village Engineer; 2. That the South 33 feet of Lot 10, Hipp's Graceful
Plaza Addition be combined with lots 8 & 9, Hipp's, Graceful Plaza Addition.
Mayor Teresi voted "NO" on the motion to approve.
Designation of Official Depository:
John Murphy, Finance Officer, was present tb answer questions for Council.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Bies carries to designate the Golden Valley
State Bank as Official Depository and approve the securities as offered
for the year 1968.
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*Sign installation to be by Minnesota Highway Department.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Carlson carried to approve the proposed
signalized intersections as set forth in the letter of the Hennepin County
Highway Department.
Contract for Dog Control:
The Village Manager presented cost estimates for dog control provided for
by the Village as compared to the annual cost by the B & E Patrol. Council
discussed the service and costs and suggested additional time be contracted
for in the spring.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Carlson carried to approve the proposed
contract with B & E Patrol for dog control for the year 1968.
Settlement of Sanitary Sewer Deliauent Pavment by New Hone:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
The Village Attorney presented the settlement amounts for the deliquent
sanitary sewer payment owed by New Hope as follows: $8,500.00 to Golden
Valley; $6,319.55 to City of Minneapolis, a total of $14,819.55•
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Garis carried to approve the settlement of
the New Hope deliquent sanitary sewer payment in the amount of $14,819.55
as submitted by the Village Attorney.
Ford Condemnation Settlement:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
The Village Attorney presented the settlement amount for the Ford Condemnation
as follows: $31,740.00 Court award; $3,111.64 Interest; $300.00 Witness
fees; a total of $35,151.64.
Regular Meeting of
the Village Council,
January
16,
1968
Hennepin County Highway
Department Signalized
Intersection
(Right Turn):
-
The Village Manager
read a letter dated
December
20,
1967, regarding right
turns on red indications at signalized
intersections
by the Hennepin County
Highway Department
at the following locations:
Intersedtion NB.'
WB
SB
EB
CSAH
70 & CSAH 156 X
X
X
X
CSAH
156 & 6th Ave. N. X
X
X
X
CSAH
66 & CSAH 102 X
X
X
X
CSAH
70 & CSAH 102
X
*CSAH
156 & T.H. 55
*CSAH
102 & T.H. 55
*Sign installation to be by Minnesota Highway Department.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Carlson carried to approve the proposed
signalized intersections as set forth in the letter of the Hennepin County
Highway Department.
Contract for Dog Control:
The Village Manager presented cost estimates for dog control provided for
by the Village as compared to the annual cost by the B & E Patrol. Council
discussed the service and costs and suggested additional time be contracted
for in the spring.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Carlson carried to approve the proposed
contract with B & E Patrol for dog control for the year 1968.
Settlement of Sanitary Sewer Deliauent Pavment by New Hone:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
The Village Attorney presented the settlement amounts for the deliquent
sanitary sewer payment owed by New Hope as follows: $8,500.00 to Golden
Valley; $6,319.55 to City of Minneapolis, a total of $14,819.55•
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Garis carried to approve the settlement of
the New Hope deliquent sanitary sewer payment in the amount of $14,819.55
as submitted by the Village Attorney.
Ford Condemnation Settlement:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
The Village Attorney presented the settlement amount for the Ford Condemnation
as follows: $31,740.00 Court award; $3,111.64 Interest; $300.00 Witness
fees; a total of $35,151.64.
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MOVED by Bies seconded by Garis carried to approve payment of the Ford
Condemnation award in the amount of $35,151.6+, as submitted by the
Village Attorney.
Pearson Condemnation:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
The Village Attorney presented the Pearson Condemnation in the amount of
$13,500, and request approval to negotiate a settlement not to exceed
$11,000. or appeal the settlement to the Supreme Court.
MOVED by Carlson seconded by Bies carried to approve the request of the
Village Attorney to negotiate a settlement not to exceed $11,000, or
appeal the case to the Supreme Court.
Ordinance Amending Section 220.00 Fire Department Ordinance:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Carlson carried to give a first reading to
an ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE"
(Residency Requirements for Fire Department)
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Carlson carried to approve the ordinance
herein quoted by title on its first reading.
Special Council Meetin
MOVED by Bies seconded by Stockman carried to call a Special Council
Meeting on February 7, 1968, in lieu of the Regular Meeting of Feb. 6, 1968.
Appointments - Board of Zoning Appeals:
MOVED by Garis seconded by Stockman carried to appoint the following
citizens to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a one year term during the
year 1968, as follows:
Glenn Christiansen, Chairman LeRoy Anderson
Lyle Jensen Wally Bruch
Robert Hoover
Alternate Member appointed to Board of Zoning Appeals:
Donald Franzen Lowell SwBinson
Mahlon Swedberg
Appointments - Planning Commission:
MOVED by Bies seconded by Carlson carried to defer appointments to the
Planning Commission, pending interviews of candidates on Feb. 5, 1968.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, January 16, 1968
Licenses:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Bies carried to approve the licenses as follows:
NO.
LICENSEE
TYPE
FEE
4497
Pillsbury Building
Cigarette
$12.00 New
4498
Hopkins House, Golden Valley
Tavern
350.00
4499
Golden Valley VFW #7051
Cigarette
12.00
4500
Don's Pure Oil
Cigarette
12.00 $2.50 Pen.
Communication - Report of Bassett's Creek Drainage Area Meeting:
The Village Manager presented a report from the commities involved in
Bassett's Creek Drainage Area meeting, dated January 11, 1968. The report
also requested one councilman be appointed from each of the eight communities
that are involved in the Bassett's Creek Drainage Area.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Stockman carried to appoint Gordon 0. Garis to
represent Golden Valley at the next proposed meeting on February 15, 1968,
and that the committee present their recommendation on May 1, 1968.
Request for Public Hearing - Street Vacation, Erie Avenue Between Winnetka
Avenue & Sumter Avenue South:
The Village Manager presented a request for a public hearing for street
vacation, Erie Avenue between Winnetka Avenue & Sumter Avenue South.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Bies carried to call a public hearing for
street vacation of Erie Avenue between Winnetka Avenue and Sumter Avenue
South on February 20, 1968.
First Reading Ordinance - Street Name Change, 6th Avenue North from Winnetka
Avenue North to County Road #18 (Golden Valley Road):
MOVED by Bies seconded by Stockman carried to give a first reading to an
ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE"
(Change of Name of Sixth Avenue North to Golden Valley Road)
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Bies carried to approve the ordinance
herein quoted by title on its first reading.
Bills:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Carlson carried to adjourn the meeting at 2:30 A.M.
✓ Mayor
Attest:
Village Clerk