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Special Meeting of the Village Council, December 4, 1968
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a special 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 December 4, 1968, at
7:30 o'clock P.M.
The following members were present: Carlson, Garis, Stockman, and Teresi;
and the following was absent: Bies.
Present were Acting Village Manager, John Murphy; Village Attorney, Robert
M. Skare; Village Engineer, Lowell Odland; Village Clerk, Helen Penniman;
Building Inspector, Dan Lynch.
The Mayor called the Council to order as a Canvassing Board, The Commissioner
of Registration presented the election returns for the Village Election on
Tuesday, December 3, 1968, as follows:
VILLAGE OF GOLDEN VALLEY
OFFICIAL RETURNS
VILLAGE ELECTION
December 3, 1968
COUNCILMAN - THREE YEARS
7
JOHN L. BIES
Precinct I
Precinct II
Precinct III
Precinct IV
Precinct V
Precinct VITotal
46
74
62
165
77
103
527
JOHN MITCHELL
26
34
48
28
31
21
188
JOHN N.MITCHELL J11.
1
1
JOHN N. MITCHELL
SR.
1
1
RUDOLF MARTIGNACCO
1
1
VOID
4
1
JOE GUERTIN
1
1
TOTAL REG.
1649
2546
2073
3344
2098
2518
14 228
TOTAL VOTE
72
111
110
194
108
124
719
Percentage Voting -------5%
Mitchell Vote ----------26%
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MOVED by Stockman seconded by Garis carried to certify the above election
returns as submitted by the Commissioner of Registration and to declare
that the candidate receiving the greatest number of votes elected to the
office indicated. Said returns and affidavits were examined and found
satisfactory and directed to be plac ed on file.
MOVED; -by Garis seconded by Carlson carried to adjourn the meeting
at 7:35 P.M.
The Mayor called the Special Meeting to order at 7:35 P•M•
Minutes of November 19, 1968:
MOVED by Garis seconded by Stockman carried to approve the minutes of
November 19, 1968, as submitted to Council.
First Reading - Ordinance Respecting A Police Civil Service Commission•
The Village Attorney stated the Police Civil Service Commission Ordinance
was not urgent as the Police Department Ordinance since the Civil Service
Commission was established by Resolution in 19+0 and approved by the voters.
Council took no action.
First Reading - Ordinance Respecting Police Department:
The Village Attorney presented the proposed Police Department ordinance and
stated it was an administrative necessity.
MOVED by Carlson seconded by Garis carried to give a first reading to an
ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE RESPECTING POLICE DEPARTMENT"
MOVED by Garis seconded by Carlson carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its first reading.
Mr. David Dale, Vice President of Action Now Council, Inc., read a prepared
statement dated December 4, 1968, recommending establishment of an Ad Hoc
Citizens Committee and that the Council create a Task Force for the purpose
of formulating said police policy. The matter will be given priority in 1969•
Council requested that the Acting Manager contact the Civil Service Commission
and request that they reply, to a letter from the Action Now Council.
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First Reading - Ordinance Re: Disorderly Conduct:
MOVED by Carlson seconded by Garis carried to give a first reading to an
ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE"
(An Ordinance Constituting Certain Activities as
Disorderly Conduct)
MOVED by Garis seconded by Carlson carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its first reading.
MOVED by Garis seconded by Carlson carried to give a second reading on the
grounds that a public urgency exists to an ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE"
(An Ordinance Constituting Certain Activities as
Disorderly Conduct)
MOVED by Carlson seconded by Garis carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its second reading and to order publication thereof. See
Ordinance Book page
First Reading - Ordinance Prohibiting Certain Conduct on School Properties:
MOVED by Garis seconded by Stockman carried to give a first reading to an
ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING CERTAIN CONDUCT
ON SCHOOL PROPERTIES"
MOVED by Carlson seconded by Garis carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its first reading.
Request for Building Permit - 7525 Medicine Lake Road, A.H. Bennett Company:
Proponent was not present, Council deferred the matter until further request
from A.H. Bennett Company.
Request for Building Permit - 935 Decatur Avenue North, Ryan Construction Co.:
The Building Inspector presented the revised plans for Ryan Construction
Company at 935 Decatur Avenue North with brick facing on the East and North
sides of the building and a 20 foot return of brick on the West and South
sides. A landscape bond in the amount of $5,000 was requested by Council.
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MOVED by Stockman seconded by Carlson carried to defer the matter to December
17, 1968, pending receipt of landscape plans.
Request for Building Permit - 8027 Lewis Road, Minnesota Woodworkers
& Supply Co.:
The Building Inspector presented the revised plans. The matter is being
referred to the Board of Zoning Appeals. Council took no action.
Fees & Scheduling at Brookview Municipal Golf Course:
Dr. Raymond Peterson, Chairman of the Brookview Committee, presented initial
policy for Brookview Municipal Golf Course, approximate opening date on
April 15, 1969.
MOVED by Carlson seconded by Stockman carried to approve the report as
presented.
Report of Park & Recreation Commission re: Snowmobile Ordinance
The Acting Village Manager presented a report from the Park & Recreation
Commission regarding the snowmobile ordinance. Council agreed with the
report, no action taken.
Appointment of Village Assessor:
The Acting Manager informed the Council that the Minnesota Statutes require
that the Assessor be appointed before December 13st.
MOVED by Carlson seconded by Stockman carried to appoint Robert N. Burns
as Village'Assessor for an indefinite term.
Request for Public Hearing - Amend Board of Zoning Appeals Ordinance
The Acting Manager presented a request for a public hearing to amend the
Board of Zoning Appeals Ordinance which automatically designated the Vice -
President of the Planning Commission of Chairman of the Board of
Zoning Appeals.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Carlson carried to call a public hearing on
January 7, 1969.
Request for Waiver of Platting Ordinance Lot Division:
The Acting Village Manager presented a request for waiver of the Platting
Ordinance at 1437 Xenia Avenue North and 1450 Yosemite Avenue North, a lot
division for the following property:
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1450 Yosemite Avenue North:
Tract D, R.L.S. No. 35, files of Registrar of Titles, Hennepin
County, Minnesota, except the Westerly 10 feet thereof and the
Easterly 130 feet thereof.
1437 Xenia Avenue North:
The Easterly 130 feet of tract D, R.L.S. No. 35, files of Registrar
of Titles, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
MOVED by Garis seconded by Stockman carried to approve the above lot division.
Request for Waiver of Platting Ordinance - Lot Division:
The Acting Village Manager presented a request for waiver of the Platting
Ordinance at 2400 & 2450 Louisiana Avenue North, a lot division for the
following property:
2400 Louisiana Avenue North:
Lot 5 and the south 50.0 feet of Lot 6, Block 1, Advertising -
Creative Center.
2450 Louisiana Avenue North: -
Lot 6, except the south 50.0 feet thereof, and Lot 7, Block 1,
Advertising -Creative Center.
MOVED by Garis seconded by Stockman carried to approve the above lot division.
Request for Waiver of Platting Ordinance - Lot Division:
The Acting Village Manager presented a request for waiver of the Platting
Ordinance at 1935 & 1945 Kyle Place, a lot division for the following
property:
1935 Kyle Place:
The South 125 feet of the North 283 feet of that part of the West
100 feet of the East 479.5 feet of the Southwest 4 of the Northest
4 of Section 18, Township 29, Range 24 lying South of the center
line of Minneapolis and Watertown Road, now known as 19th Avenue
North, subject to public road easement over the North 33 feet
thereof.
1945 Kyle Place:
The North 158 feet of that part of the West 100 feet of the East
479.5 feet of the Southwest 4 of the Northest 4 of Section 18,
Township 29, Range 24 lying South of the center line of Minneapolis
and Watertown Road, now known as 19th Avenue North, subject to
public road easement over the North 33 feet thereof.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Carlson carried to approve the above lot division.
Appeal From BZA Ruling re: Fotomat Corporation
The proponent requested the matter to be continued.
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MOVED by Stockman seconded by Carlson carried to defer the matter until further
request by the proponent.
Resolution - No Parking, Pennsylvania Avenue North:
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(Restricting Parking on a Portion of Pennsylvania Avenue)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Carlson, and upon vote being taken thereon the following voted in
favor thereof: 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
Discussion of Appointments to Village Commissions:
There was a discussion of appointments expiring December 31st on various
Village Commissions.
The Acting Village Manager presented a list of the number of terms expiring.
Council took no action.
Resolution - Employment of Part-time Personnel:
Member Carlson introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(Respecting the Policy for Hiring Part=time Personnel)
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: Carlson, Garis, Stockman, and Teresei; 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
Approval of Village Emblem:
The Council by unanimously selected the emblem submitted by Ron Oakland,
6630 South Cortlawn Circle, as the official village emblem.
Communication - American Pipe Services:
The Acting Village Manager presented a proposal from the American Pipe Services
dated December 2, 1968, for a preliminary studay of the metered sanitary
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sewer flows into and out of Golden Valley, preparation of the certified
report will be in the amount of $1,625.00.
MOVED by Garis seconded by Stockman carried to the proposal submitted by
American Pipe Services, in the amount of $1,625.00, upon recommendation of
the Village Engineer.
Communication - Police Reserve:
The Acting Village Manager presented a request from the Police Reserve for
funds from the Police Reserve Fund in the amount of $130.00 for a Christmas
Party.
MOVED by Carlson seconded by Stockman carried to authorize $130.00
expenditure of Police Reserve Funds for a Christmas Party.
Communication - Personnel Resolution:
The Acting Village Manager submitted an amendment to the Personnel Resolution
reinstating the present policy regarding banked sick leave. Accumulated
sick leave beyone 100 days to be distributed 2 to sick leave and 2 to
vacation.
MOVED by Carlson seconded �.by Stockman carried to rework and reinstate the
provisions of the 1957 Personnel Resolution regarding banked sick leave and
incorporate them into the 1968 resolution.
Communication - Highway Improvement Resolution (S.P. 2735-95 (T.H. 100=130)):
The Village Engineer presented a resolution from the improvement of T.H. #100.
Member Carlson introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(S.P. 2735-95; T.H. 100=130)
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: 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 - Zoning School District #281:
MOVED by Carlson seconded by Garis carried to call a public hearing on
January 21, 1969, for zoning School District #281.
Communication - Request to Advertise for Bids for 1969 Hydraulic Mower:
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The Acting Village Manager presented a request to advertise for bids for a
1969 Hydraulic Mower for the Park & Recreation Commission.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Carlson carried to advertise for bids for a
1969 Hydraulic Mower on January 7, 1969.
Communication - Philip Krelitz:
The Mayor read a letter from Mr. Philip Krelitz offering to personally
underwrite the expense for a Golden Valley police officer to attend the
15th Annual "National Institute On Police and Community Relations" at
Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan.
Council agreed to accept Mr. Krelitz's offer and decided to send another
police officer financed at village expense. Council requested that Mr.
Krelitz's letter be acknowledged.
Licengacr
MOVED by Carlson seconded by Stockman carried to approve bar only service
on the license for Golden Valley VFW Post #7051, and approve the licenses
as follows:
No. Licensee: - Type Fee
4831
B ridgeman - Golden Valley
Food Establishment
$25.00
4832
General Mills Reserarch
Vending
10.00
4833
Tenny's Skelly Service
Sell Xmas Trees
50.00
4834
American Motors
Cigarettes
12.00
4835
Anderson Cadillac, Inc.
it
12.00
4836
Bert's Golden Valley Mobil
if12:00
4837
The Buhler Corp.
it
12.00
4838
Byerly Foods
it
12.00
4839
Chester Bird American Legion Post If
12.00
4840
Minnesota Highway Dept. (Const.
Office)"
Exempt (Blind)
4841
Cramer's Food Mart
it
12.00
4842
General Mills Research
It
12.00
4843
Hopkins House Golden Valley
"
12.00
4844
Ice Center
12.00
4845
Log Cabin Service Inc.
"
12.00
4846
Malik's Pure Oil
"
12.00
4847
Maxim Kunin
"
12.00
4848
New Boulevard Inc.
12.00
4849
The Pillsbury Co.
12.00
4850
The Point Supper Club
"
12.00
4851
Red Owl Stores, Icn.
"
12.00
4852
Ron-Vik Inc.
12.00
4853
Roy's Corner
12.00
4854
Rosy's Liquors
"
12.00
200
4855
Sarenpa's
Cigarettes
12.00
4856
Valley Corp. - Knight's Drug
"
12.00
4857
Valley Liquor .
It
12.00
4858
Westview Liquors
"
12.00
4859
Westview Superette
"
12.00
4860
Woodfill Services
12.00
4861
Speed's Shell
Filling Station
30.00
LICENSES DEFERRED FROM
PREVIOUS MEETINGS
4651
Tenney's Skelly Service & Nursery Filling Station
20.00
4804
Speed's Shell
Cigarettes
6.00
4805
IT (Theisen Vending)
1 Candy
5.00
4806
" " (Coca-Cola)
1 Coke
5.00
4822
Golden Valley VFW Post #7051
Food Establishment
25.00
4830
Midland Nursery
Sell Xmas Trees
50.00
Bills:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Garis carried to approve the bills as
submitted on the prelist.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Carlson carried to adjourn the meeting at
10:30 P.M.
Attest:
HIM-, ff_� WAN
Mayor