10-15-68 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
October 15, 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
October 15, 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.
Public Hearing - Zoning, S.W. Cor. Douglas Dr. & Medicine Lake Road:
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. Grant Haggen Has small business in home. Wants
2501 Douglas Drive North either Commercial or Open Develop-
ment zone.
Mr. S.C. Rudser Opposed to residential zone due
25+8 Douglas Drive North to heavy traffic on Douglas Drive.
Mr. Wm. J. Thomas Presented petition opposed to
2511 Douglas Drive North residential zoning signed by 12
residents.
Mr. Johnson, son of Amelia Johnson Not in favor of Planning Commission
2531 Douglas Drive North recommendation.
Mr. Wm. J. Thomas Presented traffic count from County
2511 Douglas Drive North during month of April, 1968.
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Mr. Willard E. Kottke
6339 Medicine Lake Road
Mrs. Wm. Thomas
2511 Douglas Drive North
PROPONENT
Mr. Wm. Haldy
6435 Medicine Lake Road
Mr. Joseph Berg
6401 Medicine Lake Road
Wants zoning to remain as it is in
Open Development.
The petitioners do not feel they
have a residential area.
REASON
In agreement with the Planning
Commission recommendation for
residential zone.
Wants residential zoning.
The Village Planner, Otto Schmid, presented the Planning Commission
recommendation to zone the area to residential. (See minutes of 8-22-68).
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Garis seconded by Stockman carried to give a first reading to an
ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE"
(Residential Zoning District)
(Southwest Corner of Douglas Drive and Medicine Lake Road)
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Garis to approve the ordinance herein quoted
by title on its first reading. Upon roll call vote being taken thereon
the members were recorded as voting as follows:
Bies Yes
Carlson YES
Teresi YES
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Garis YES
Stockman YES
Continued Public Hearing - Zoning, Calvary Lutheran Church (Institutional):
Mrs. Charles Fredrick, 822 Rhode Island Avenue North, presented a petition
opposing the proposed zoning from 14 property owners in the area.
Mrs. L. A. Guntzel, 7515 Golden Valley Road, stated that eight cars were
parked on the lawn on Sunday.
The use of the former residence is the question as it pertains to the
rezoning.
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MOVED by Garis seconded by Carlson to deny the request to rezone 7608
Golden Valley Road to Institutional Zone for Calvary Lutheran Church. 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.
Resolution Re: Participation in Suburban Hennepin County Nursing District•
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"A RESOLUTION RELATING TO PARTICIPATION IN THE
SUBURBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY NURSING DISTRICT"
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 declated duly passed
and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the Village
Clerk. See Resolutions Book page?
Request for Sign Permit - 7831 Golden Valley Road:
The Building Inspector presented the request for a sign permit at 7831
Golden Valley Road.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Garis carried to deny the request for a sign
permit at 7831 Golden Valley Road, upon recommendation of the Building
Inspector.
Request for Street Name Change - 6th Avenue North to: Country Club Drive
& Golden Valle Road:
The Village Planner, Otto Schmid, presented the Planning Commission recommend-
ation to change the name of 6th Avenue North to Country Club Drive and
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 Portion of Sixth Avenue North to Country
Club Drive)
MOVED by Bies seconded by Stockman carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its first reading.
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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 Portion of Sixth Avenue North to
Golden Valley Road)
MOVED by Bies seconded by Stockman carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its first reading.
Re: Service Road on Glenwood Parkway:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
Mr. Wayne L. DeTuncq, 1830 Glenwood Parkway, and Samuel Bialick, 1834 Glenwood
Parkway, appeared to discuss the bituminous surfacing and street right-
of-way in front of their property.
Council deferred the matter to the meeting of November 6, 1968 to permit a
viewing of the area.
Human Rights Committee Report - Group Home, 6421+ Winsdale Street:
Mrs. Ellen Walton, member of the Human Rights Commission, presented the report
of the committee regarding the group home at 6424 Winsdale Street.
Council requested the committee report to be placed on file in the Clerk's
office.
Mr. Willard Lee, 6514 Plymouth Avenue North, asked to see the house parents
and asked that they state their policy. Mr. Gerald Burtness, 6530 Hampshire
Place, questioned the zoning of the home and requested that the Planning
Commission make a recommendation for zoning and the number permitted in the
home. Mr. Wally Caryl, 6408 Winsdale Street, stated this was a correctional
institutional use. Mr. Wally Caryl, 6408 Winsdale Street, referred to a
call to the Village Attorney regarding the rezoning of the home. Mr. Charles
W. Forsberg, 6401 Winsdale Street, stated it was the duty of the Village
Attorney to see the problem.
The Village Manager read the petition submitted in opposition to the use of
the house at 6424 Winsdale Street, with fifty-five signatures.
The residents requested that the ordinance limiting the number of girls to
two be enforced and the neighborhood protected.
Mrs. Ken Walter, 6305 Hampshire Place, requested that the ordinance be
enforced the same as other laws.
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Mayor Teresi suggested that the Volunteers of America reduce the number of
girls in the home until the Planning Commission recommendation is received.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Garis carried to refer the matter to the Planning
Commission, specifically the zoning and the number permitted in that use,
and request a time schedule from the Planning Commission; also to review
the cost of rehabilitation per girl, and notify the Volunteers of America
that the number of girls in the home is being reviewed.
Mr. Caryl stated that the past sixteen months was not workable, and re-
quested the Volunteers of America to reduce the number of girls or the
Village enforce the ordinance.
MOVED by Carlson seconded by Bies carried that no new girls be added to the
home while the situation is under review. Council requested a report from
the Police Department on the record of calls to 6424 Winsdale Street.
Proposed Amendment to Building Code(Street Access):
MOVED by Garis seconded by Carlson carried to give a first reading to an
ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE"
(Building Permit Requirements)
MOVED by Garis seconded by Stockman carried to approve the ordinance herein_
quoted by title on its first reading.
Request for Building Permit - Big Steer Restaurant, 6610 Wayzata Blvd:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
The Building Inspector presented a request for a building permit at 6610
Wayzata Boulevard for Big Steer Restaurant.'
Mr. Olson, of Big Steer, appeared to answer questions for Council and stated
he would submit alternative proposal for the exterior finish of the building.
MOVED by Garis seconded by Stockman carried to approve a footing permit for
6610 Wayzata Boulevard for Big Steer Restaurant, subject to approval of the
Building Inspector.
Complaint re: Closing Access to T.H. #100 at Circle Down:
Mr. Scroggins of Rees, Thomson & Scroggins, Inc. appeared before Council to
complain about the closing of access to T.H. #100 at Circle Down and Request
reopening of the ramp access until Turner's Crossroad at T.H. #12 is improved.
Council took no action on the matter.
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Communication - Condemnation Check No. 2376 - Harry C. Lund:
Mr. Frank G. Commers, Attorney, for Harry C. Lund, appeared to request
Council approval to reissuance of a condemnation in the amount of $1,300.00
for a check issued in April, 1958.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Garis carried to approve the reissuance of the
,condemnation check to Harrx.C. Lund, in the amount of $1,300.00. subject to
the proper releases being signed.
Request No Parking on North Side of Service Road From June Ave. to France Ave:
Member Carlson introduced the following resolution and 14OVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(Restricting Parking on a Certain Portion of Service Drive of U.S. #12)
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 3
Discussion - Proposed Laurel Avenue Agreement (MN&S RR & Liberte Carton):
MOVED by Carlson seconded by Garis carried to defer the above referenced
matter to the meeting of November 6, 1968.
Discussion - Drainage Easement Between Duluth Street & St. Croix Avenue:
The Village Manager recommended a meandering course for the Bassett Creek
drainage between Duluth Street and St. Croix Avenue.
MOVED by Garis seconded by Stockman carried that the Village Engineer
submit a plan for construction and require the contractor to construct the
channel accordinaly and to post a $500.00 bond and request a letter of
agreement relative to the north portion of Bassett's Creek on his property.
Communication - Personnel Resolution For Police Department Employees;, &
Village Employees:
The Village Manager presented a special personnel resolution for the Police
Department employees. and Village Employees.
"PERSONNELL RESOLUTION RELATING TO SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR POLICE
DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES"
"PERSONNEL RESOLUTION"
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MOVED by Carlson seconded by Stockman carried -to approve the personnel
/aonle�mEm�1��ees
resolution for the Police Department employees, uprceaon
of the
Village Manager. See Resolutions Book pages 326 & page 328
Request for Street Light - 5705 Glenwood Avenue:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
The Village Manager presented a request for a street light on Glenwood
Avenue, west of the railroad in the vicinity of 5705 Glenwood Avenue.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Carlson carried to approve the request for a
street light near 5705 Glenwood, west of the railroad.
Bills:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Garis carried to approve the bills as submitted
on the prelist.
License:
MOVED by Bies seconded by Carlson carried to approve the license as
follows:
NO. Licensee Tie Fee
4818 Nancy J. Ball Solicitor $10.00
MOVED by Carlson seconded by Stockman carried to adjourn the meeting at 1:00 A.M.
Attest:
Village Clerk
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