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05-07-68 City Council MinutesW4 REGULAR MEETING of the VILLAGE COUNCIL May 7, 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 May 7, 1968, at 8:00 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, Building Inspector, Dan Lynch; President of the Planning Commission, Paul Senstad. Minutes of April 2nd, Apwril 16th & April _23, 1968: MOVED by Garis seconded by Carlson carried to approve the minutes of April 2, 1968; April 16, 1968; and April 23, 1968, as corrected. Continued Public Hearing - Public Improvements (MCSA 522 - 68 -BS -14, 68 -CG -10; BS-15Hennepin County Project 50 The Village Manager announced that this was a continuation of the public hearing held on April 23, 1968. The Mayor then 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 Mr. Richard Stoeckman 2540 Winnetka Avenue North Mr. Wallace Franson 1801 Winnetka Avenue North The Mayor closed the public hearing. OBJECTION Opposed because of no "left Hand* turn into his business (A & W Root Beer). Questioned the finished grade on Winnetka Avenue. Member Garis introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: 1 i �L� 73 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 7, 1968 "RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS" (MCSA 522 - 68 -BS -14, 68 -CG -10; 68 -BS -15 & 68 -CG -11 Hennepin Co. Project) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Carlson, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted in favor thereof: Bies, Carlson, Garis, Stockman and Teresi; and the follow- ing 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 pagegZ� Member Carlson introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION1° (Changing Project Numbers on Certain Proposed Public Improvements) 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: Bies, Carlson, Garis, Stockman and Teresi; and the follow- ing 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 -AAS.--. Public Hearing - Public Improvements (68 -CG -2,3,4,5,8,9,12 & 13; 68 -BS -2,32411 5,6,7,8,9,12,13,16,17 and 18; 68 -GG -2; 68 -LF- and 8-WM-1,3, ,6,8,9, and 10 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 Curb and Gutter - 68 -CG -2,3,4,5,8,9,12 and 13, Proposed Bituminous Surfacing - 68 BS -2,3,4,5,6,7,8,11,12,13,16,17 and 18 and Proposed Grading and Graveling - 68 -GG -2, Proposed Sanitary Sewer - 68 -LF -4 and Proposed Watermain - 68-WM-1,3,4,6,8,9 and 10) described in the resolution of this Council relating thereto, adopted on April 16, 1968. Said affidavit was then examined, approved and ordered filed in the office of the Village Clerk. The Mayor then 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 view thereon. No persons presented objections except the following: OBJECTOR OBJECTION Wayne Jordahl In favor of improvement, but would 7130 Olympia Street like construction of 9 ton state -aid road. 74 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 7, 1968 MOVED by Stockman seconded by Garis carried to delete 68 -BS -4 (Olympia Street from Jersey Avenue North to Pennsylvania Ave. North) from construction. 68 -CG: OBJECTOR OBJECTION None None 68 -LF -4: OBJECTOR OBJECTION None None 68 -GG -2: OBJECTOR OBJECTION Mr. Cleo Kennedy Against the improvement, owns 195' lots. Mr. D. G. Hansen Lots were final as is, questioned how much fill on each side. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS" (Proposed Curb and Gutter - 68 -CG -2,3,4,5,8,9,12 and 13; Proposed Bituminous Surfacing - 68-BS2,3,4,5,6,7,8,11,12,13,16,17 and 18; Proposed Grading and Graveling - 68 -GG -2; Proposed Sanitary Sewer - 68 -LF -4 and Proposed Watermain - 68-WM-1,3,4,6,8,9,10 and 11) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Garis, and upon vote being taken thereon the following members voted in favor thereof: Bies, Carlson, Garis, Stockman`1and Teresi; and the follow- ing 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 Carlson introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING WORK DONE BY DAY LABOR" (Proposed Bituminous Surfacing 68 -BS -2,3, 4,5,6,7,8,11,12,13,16,17 and 18) 1 75 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 7, 1968 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Bies, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Bies, Carlson, 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 3 O Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS" (Proposed Curb and Gutter - 68 -CG -2,3,4,5,8,9,12 & 13: Proposed Grading and Graveling - 68 -GG -2; Proposed Sanitary Sewer - 68 -LF -4; and Proposed Watermain - 68-WM-1,3,4,6,8,9,10 & 11) 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: Bies, Carlson, 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 z . The Village Engineer presented a request for watermain construction for the Brookview Country Club, Village owned property with 100% signers. MOVED by Stockman seconded by Garis carried to include the above referenced watermain construction (68-wM-11) in the bids and work scheduled for this season. Continued Public Hearing - Amending Zoning Code (Commercial Zone T.H. #�5 & Boone Ave. N. Henry Reiss: MOVED by Garis seconded by Carlson carried to continue the public hearing to June 4, 1968. Request for Waiver of Platting Ordinance - 6509 Medicine Lake Road, N.W. Schleif, Lot Division: The Village Manager presented a request for a waiver of the platting ordinance. Mr. Wm. Haldy, 6435 Medicine Lake Road, would like to plat back of his lot also. Mr. W. J. Thomas, 2511 Douglas Drive, has been working on division for sewer easement since 1963. Mr. Joe F. Guertin, 6509 Medicine Lake Road, wants access like everyone else. Council stated the proposed division was creating more problems. Mr.Paul Senstad, President of the Planning Commission, presented the Planning Commission recommendation to approve said lot division. (see minutes of 4-4-68). Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 7, 1968 MOVED by Bies seconded by Carlson carried to refer the matter to the Planning Commission for platting of the area. Request for Street Name Change - Western Avenue to Betty Crocker Drive: The Village Manager presented a request to change the name of Western Avenue from Boone Avenue to County Road #18. Mr. Paul Senstad, President of the Planning Commission, presented the Planning Commission recommendation to approve the above referenced name change. (see minutes of April 18, 1968). Mr. Leonard Nadasdy, representing General Mills, requested the name change for better identification for the thousands of annual visitors to the company. MOVED by Stockman seconded by Garis carried to give a first reading to an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE" (Change of Name of Western Avenue bo Betty Crocker Drive) MOVED by Bies seconded by Stockman carried to approve the ordinance herein quoted by title on its first reading. MOVED by Garis seconded by Stockman carried that an urgency exists and that a second reading be given to an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE" (Change of Name of Western Avenue to Betty Crocker Drive) 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 Human Rights Commission Program Proposal: Mrs. Sylvia Chessen, President of the Human Rights Commission, presented a resolution from the Human Rights Commission and Citizens' Committee requesting copies of the Summary of the Kerner Report be sent to the residents of Golden Valley accompanied by a cover letter from the Mayor and Village Council. The Village Attorney advised that this was a legal expenditure of village monies. MOVED by Stockman seconded by Carlson carried to mail the Summary of the Kerner Report with a cover letter from the Council and Human Rights Commission, recommending the educational value of the report. Mrs. Chessen request permission for the Human Rights Commission to c6 - sponsor the Afro-American Studies. a Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 7, 1968 MOVED by Garis seconded by Carlson carried to approve the request for the Human Rights Commission to co-sponsor the Afro-American Studies. Mrs. Chessen presented an outline of the Human Rights Commission "Law Enforcement Program".'!' MOVED by Carlson seconded by Garis carried to accept the committee's reports and compliment the Commission on an excellent report. (see minutes of 4-25 and 4-29-68). Manager's Proposed Human Relations Gourse - University of Minnesota: The Village Manager gave a resume of the Proposed programs at the University of Minnesota for the supervisory staff and village patrolmen, cost of the course $50.00 per man. MOVED by Garis seconded by Carlson carried to approve the proposed program at the University of Minnesota with payment from the contingency fund. Request for Land Fill Permit - P. B. Olson: The Village Engineer stated the soil conditions were poor that fill over the sewer pipe may damage the pipe. Council took no action on the matter. Request for Building Permit — 8701 Olson Highway, W T C N The Building Inspector presented the request for a building permit at 8701 Olson Highway for W. T. C. N. MOVED by Bies seconded by Garis carried to approve the request for a building permit for W. T. C. N. at 8701 Olson Highway, subject to posting a land- scape bond in the amount of $5,000, and approval of the Building Inspector. Request for Buildin, Permit - 2455 Louisiana Ave. N., Qualitek Engineerir. & Manufacturing Company: The Building Inspector presented the request for a building permit at 2455 Louisiana Avenue North for Qualitek Engineering and Manufacturing Company. MOVED by Stockman seconded by Carlson carried to approve the request for a building permit for Qualitek Engineering & Manufacturing Company at 2455 Louisiana Avenue North subject to post a $2,000 landscape bond and approval of the Building Inspector. Request for Building Permit - 2400 Louisiana Avenue Norzth Arion Products The Building Inspector presented the request for a building permit at 2400 Louisiana Avenue North for Arion Products. 78 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 7, 1968 MOVED by Carlson seconded by Stockman carried to approve the request for 2400 Louisiana Avenue North, subject a building permit b'y Arion Products at to a 2' brick return, a $2,000 landscape bond, and approval of the Building Inspector. Request for Building Permit - 745 Boone Avenue North L Volp Construction: The Building Inspector presented the request for a building permit at 745 Boone Avenue North for Volp Construction Company. MOVED by Bies seconded by Stockman carried to approve the request for a building permit for Volp Construction Company at 745 Boone Avenue North, subject to $2,000 landscape bond, screening on roof and approval of the Building Inspector. Request for Building Permit - 1000 Zane Avenue North, Kirsch Fabrics: The Building Inspector presented the request for a building permit for 1000 Zane Avenue North for Kirsch Fabrics, with brick facing on both sides of the building facing the streets. MOVED by Carlson seconded by Garis carried to approve the request for a footing permit for Kirsch Fabrics at 1000 Zane Avenue North, subject to brick on both sides of the building facing the streets, posting a $2,000 landscape bond, and approval of the Building Inspector. Request for BuildinE Permit - 7001 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley Golf Club. The Building Inspector presented a request for a building permit for an addition to the Golden Valley Golf Club at 7001 Golden Valley Road. MOVED by Stockman seconded by Carlson carried to approve the request for a building permit for the Golden Valley Golf Club for an addition at 7001 Golden Valley Road, subject to the approval of the Building Inspector. Request for Waiver of Platting Ordinance - McMaster Fahlstrom Associates: The Village Manager presented a request for a waiver of the platting ordinance for the following described property. 2300 Louisiana Avenue North Lot 1, and the South 75 feet of Lot 2, Block 1, Advertising Creative Center. 2330 Louisiana Avenue North Lot 2, except the South 75 feet thereof, and Lot 3, Block 1, Advertising Creative Center. MOVED by Garis seconded by Stockman carried to approve the waiver of platting ordinance above referred to upon recommendation of the Village Staff. 2 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 7, 1968 Request for Waiver of Platting Ordinance - 4845 -34th Avenue & 4850 Drake Road: The Village Manager presented the request for a waiver of the platting ordinance for the following described property: 4845 - 34th Avenue: "The East 100 feet of the West 200 feet of the North 147.83 feet of the West Half (W2) of Lot 1, Yale Garden Homes, Golden Valley, Minnesota, subject to the right-of-way for street over the North 13.5 feet of said trace" 4850 Drake Road: "That part of the East 100 feet of the West 200 feet of the West Half (W2) of Lot l,,lying South of the North 147.83 feet of said W2 of Lot 1 and that part of the East 100 feet of the West 200 feet of the West Half (W2) of Lot 2 lying North of the center line of Drake Avenue, all in Yale Garden Homes, subject to the right-of-way for street in Drake Avenue" MOVED by Stockman seconded by Carlson carried to approve the waiver of platting ordinance above referred to upon recommendation of the 'village staff. Request for Waiver of Platting Ordinance - 1435 Unity Avenue; 1428 Lilac Dr. N.: The Village Manager presented the request for a waiver of the platting ordinance for the following described property: 1428 Lilac Drive North: West 187.2 feet of Lot 49, Auditor's subdivision No. 330 1435 Unity Avenue North: East 130 feet of Lot 49, Auditor's Subdivision No. 330 MOVED by Stockman seconded by Carlson carried to approve the waiver of platting ordinance above referred to upon recommendation of the village staff. Communication - Request for Liquor License, Golden Valley V. F. W.: The Village Attorney reviewed the statutes regarding club liquor licenses, the village ordinances. There being no on -sale liquor license available at present, the council took no action on the matter. Appointment of Member to Human Rights Commission: MOVED by Garis seconded by Bies carried to appoint Mrs. Lyla Mae Anderegg, 117 Westwood Drive South, to the Human Rights Commission. Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 7, 1968 Request for Public Hearing - Public Improvements, Boone Avenue, Western Avemue (68-GG=3& 43 68�SS-5): The Clerk presented preliminary plans for certain proposed public improve- ments prepared by the Engineer for the Village, and said Engineer's estimate of the cost of said Engineer's estimate of the cost of said improvements is as follows: Total cost of Improvements: $194,253.78, which plans and estimate were examined by the Council, approved and ordered filed. Member Garis introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS" (Proposed Grading and Graveling) (68 -GG -3 - Boone Avenue MSAS 407.01; 68 -GG -4 - Betty Crocker Drive 387E05) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Stockman, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Bies, Carlson, 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 The Clerk presented preliminary plans for certain proposed public improve- ments prepared by the Engineer for the Village, and said Engineer's estimate of the cost of said improvements is as follows: Total Cost of Improvements: $158,207.91, which plans and estimate were examined by the Council, approved and ordered filed. Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS" (Proposed Storm Sewer - 68 -SS -5) 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: Bies, Carlson, 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 Request for Public Hearing - Plat, Golden Plaza: The Village Manager presented the request for a public hearing to plat Golden Plaza on June 4, 1968. PBA Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 7, 1968 MOVED by Garis seconded by Stockman carried to call a public hearing to plat Golden Plaza on June 4, 1968. Resolution Designating State Aid Streets: Member Carlson introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING MUNICIPAL STATE AID HIGHWAYS" (10th Avenue North from Boone Avenue to County Road #18) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Bies, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Bies, Carlson, 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 J,5 �. Resolution Ordering Dust Treatment for Certain Streets (68 -DA -2,3,)• Member Bies introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION ORDERING DUST TREATMENT FOR CERTAIN STREETS" (68 -DA- 2 & 3) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Carlson, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted in favor thereof: Bies, Carlson, 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-ag Request for,,Public Hearing - Street Vacation (Lakeview Heights, Block 3)• The Village Manager presented the request for a public hearing to vacate the alley in Lakeview Heights, Block 3. MOVED by Stockman seconded by Carlson carried to call a public hearing to vacate the alley in Lakeview Heights, Block 3, on June 4, 1968. Request for House Moving Permit _ 13+5 Adair Avenue North to 1300 Florida Ave. N.: The Building Inspector present the request for a house moving permit to move 13+5 Adair Avenue North to 1300 Florida Avenue North. MOVED by Stockman seconded by Carlson carried to approve the permit to move the house at 1345 Adair Avenue North to 1300 Florida Avenue North, upon recommendation of the Building Inspector. Request for House Moving Permit - 1335 Adair Avenue North to 1324 Florida Ave. N.: AYA Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 7, 1968 The Building Inspector presented the request for a house moving permit to move 1335 Adair Avenue North to 1324 Florida Avenue North. MOVED by Carlson seconded by Stockman carried to approve the permit to move the house at 1335 Adair Avenue North to 1324 Florida Avenue North, upon the recommendation of the Building Inspector. Communication - Re: Purchase of Additional Automatic Voting Machines: The Village Clerk informed the council that the purchase of additional Automatic Voting Machines was not nexessary since the village is able to borrow six machines from the Village of Bloomington, without cost,for the coming elections. MOVED by Carlson seconded by Garis carried to rescind the motion to purchase six additional Automatic Voting Machines on April 2, 1968. Licenses: MOVED by Bies seconded by Carlson carried to approve the licenses as follows: Number Licenses Type Fee 4751 Twin City Disposal Service Co. Garbage Trucks $26.00 4752 Ice Center Food Establishment 30.00 4753 Ice Center Vending 10.00 4754 Malik's Pure Oil Pumps & Vending 30.00 4755 Sears Roebuck & Co. Vending 5.00 4756 Tennant Mfg. Vending 5.00 4757 Minn. Highway Dept. Vending 5.00 4758 United Dressed Beef Vending 10.00 4759 Golden Valley VFW Post #7051 Pool Table 5.00 4760 Grace Community Church Food Establishment EXEMPT 4761 Golden Valley Delicatessen Cigarettes 8.00 New 4762 It" " Malt "Off Sale" 15.00 " 4763 Panco of Golden Valley Food Establishment 25.00 $2.50 Pen. 4764 Tyrol West Bldg. (Baker Prop.) Vending 7.50 New Communication - Re: AZreement with Hennepin County, County Rd. #18: The Village Manager presented an agreement with Hennepin County regarding County Road #18, 67 -SS -4,5, County Share $15,755.36. MOVED by Garis seconded by Stockman carried to approve the Agreement with Hennepin County to share the cost of 67 -SS -4,5, for County Road #18, Communication - Re: Agreement with Hennepin County, Winnetka Avenue North: The Village Manager presented an agreement with Hennepin County for the Improvement of Winnetka Avenue North from Winsdale Street to Medicine Lake Road, the Village share of the cost is $51,679.00 and 25% of cost of signals at Medicine Lake Road and Winnetka Avenue North. Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 7, 1968 MOVED by Stockman seconded by Bies carried to approve the Agreement with Hennepin County to share the cost of Winnetka Avenue North Improvement, in the amount of $51,679.00 and 25% of cost of signals at Medicine Lake Road and Winnetka Avenue North. Communication - Re: Agreement with Hennepin County, County Rd. #18 & Plymouth Ave: The Village Manager presented an agreement with Hennepin County for County Road #18. MOVED by Garis seconded by Stockman carried to approve the division of cost with Hennepin County for County Road #18 in the amount of $47,094.96. Request for Public Hearing - Public Improvements (Bituminous Surfacing - 68 -BS -31i Concrete Curb & Gutter 68 -CG -18): Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: "RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS" (Proposed Bituminous Surfacing - 68 -BS -31; Proposed Curb and Gutter - 68 -CG -18) (MSAS 395.01) 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: Bies, Carlson, Garis, Stockman and Terese; 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 Bills: MOVED by Stockman seconded by Garis carried to approve the bills as submitted on the prelist.' MOVED by Stockman seconded by Garis carried to adjourn the meeting at 1"05 A.M. Attest: Village Clerk D Mayor