01-21-69 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
January 21, 1969
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 21, 1969, 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 Acting Village Manager, John Murphy; Village Attorney, Robert M.
Skare; Village Engineer, Lowell Odland; Village Clerk, Helen Penniman;
Village Planner, Otto Schmid; Dan Lynch, Building Inspector; Jon Westlake,
Code Administrator.
Minutes of December 26, 1968 & January 7, 1969•
MOVED by Garis seconded by Bies carried to approve the minutes of December 26,
1968 and January 7, 1969, as corrected.
Public Hearing - Street Vacation Portions of Western & Flag Avenues
The Acting 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 hear-
ing 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.
Member Garis introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(Street Right -of -Way Vacations
Portion of Western and Flag Avenues)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Member Stockman, 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__.
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Regular Meeting of the Village Council, January 21, 1969
Public Hearing - Zoning, 6000 Laurel Avenue & 5915 G
— (Multiple
The Acting 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 oppor-
tunity to express their views thereon.
Mr. Wm. B. McCallum, Attorney, representing the proponents requested that
the proposed zoning be withdrawn, pending submission of new plans.
MOVED by Carlson seconded by Bies carried to approve the request by the
proponents that the zoning request be withdrawn until further request by
the proponents.
Public Hearing - Zoning, Ind School Dist. #281 (Institutional) 1701, 1735
Kelly Drive:
Mrs. A. Sanko
1560 Pennsylvania Ave. North
Mr. G. E. Persian
2001 Pennsylvania Avenue North
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Asked what happened to the
plans for Oregon Avenue north
of Olympia Street.
Where will ingress and egress
to the school grounds be, side-
walks & how much off-street
parking is planned?
The Acting 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
who
time and place for the public hearing
desired to do so were afforded oppor-
above referred to and all persons
tunity to express their views th6reon.
`-No'persoris presented objections except
the following:
OBJECTOR
OBJECTION
Mr. Robert P. Schafer
Commended the School District,
7230 Green Valley Road
but need more time to consider
the proposed school and zoning.
Mr. D. R. Jensen
Questioned if the school would
1810 Quebec Avenue North
construct sidewalks on school
property.
Mrs. A. Sanko
1560 Pennsylvania Ave. North
Mr. G. E. Persian
2001 Pennsylvania Avenue North
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Asked what happened to the
plans for Oregon Avenue north
of Olympia Street.
Where will ingress and egress
to the school grounds be, side-
walks & how much off-street
parking is planned?
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, January 21, 1969
Mr. Al Sanko
1560 Pennsylvania Ave. North
Dr. H. E. Olson
2000 Pennsylvania Ave. North
Mr. Paulson
1710 Quebec Avenue North
Mr. Robt. J. Fredrickson
7250 Green Valley Road
Mr. Al Schwankl
1740 Kelly Drive
Mr. Gordon Garis
5920 Wolfberry Lane
Mr. Ray B. Stockman
3125 Quail Avenue North
Mr. Nick Loscheider
1425 Louisiana Avenue North
Mr. Ray B. Stockman
3125 Quail Avenue North
Feels 600 children walking to
& from school will devalue the
property.
There is a large body of water
there which is an attractive
nuisance, what are the plans to
keep the children out.
Would like to see landscape
plans, parking lot, etc.
Wants to see plans and how it
will look when completed.
The last open land in the area,
need more definite plans for
the school.
School Dist. #281 has done a
poor job keeping citizens
informed. Should be specific
rather than ask for a blank
check proposal.
Stated there has never been
enough dialogue with the com-
unity by the largest taxing unit
in Golden Valley.
Stated the School District
should add to present schools
rather than disrupt this
residential area.
Noble School has always been
an asset in his area, & feels
schools are an addition to
residential area.
Council requested a site plan in rough form.
PROPONENT REASON
Mr. Bernard G. Zimpfer, Attorney Introduced Dr. Hood, Superintendent
for School District #281 of School Dist. #281.
Dr. Hood, Superintendent Proposed elementary school for
of School District #281 Golden Valley students on a 10
acre site with off-street parking,
most students will walk to school.
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Regular Meeting of the Village Council, January 21, 1969
Dr. Hood requested the Public Hearing be continued until further notice from
the school district, pending a site plan and meeting with residents of the
area.
Mr. J. R. Meinhardt, 1941 Pennsylvania Avenue North, stated more people were
concerned with the proposed school than were informed of the meeting.
MOVED by Carlson seconded by Garis carried to continue the public hearing
until notice from the school district.
Request to Advertise for Bids - Street Construction & Maintenance Materials:
The Acting Village Manager presented a request to advertise for street
construction and maintenance materials for 1969.
MOVED by Garis seconded by Stockman carried to approve the request to
advertise for street construction materials for 1969 on February 18, 1969•
Resolution - Classification, Non -Conservation List "463-C":
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(Classification: Non -Conservation List "463-C)
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 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
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION
FOR CONVEYANCE OF TAX FORFEITED LAND"
(List 11643—C")
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 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 Jil .
Proposed Ordinance -Amending Liquor Law Violations:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Carlson carried to continue the above matter
to the meeting of February 4, 1969.
Request for Waiver of Platting Ordinance - Lot Division:
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Regular Meeting of the Village Council, January 21, 1969
The Acting Village Manager presented a request for waiver of Platting
Ordinance for a lot division for the following property:
5737 Golden Valley Road:
That part of Lot 8, Block 4, Hipp's Addition, Hennepin County,
Minnesota, lying easterly of a line described as follows:
Commencing at the northeast corner of said Lot 8; thence west
along the north line thereof a distance of 103.00 feet; thence
south at right angles to the north line thereof a distance of
35.0 feet; thence in a southerly direction a distance of 144.89
feet to a point on the south line of Tract A, Registered Land
Survey No. 907, distant 33.85 feet easterly of the southwest
corner thereof.
5805 Golden Valley Road:
That part of Lot 9, Block 4, Hipp's Addition, Hennepin County,
Minnesota, lying easterly of a line drawn from a point on the
north line of said Lot 9, distant 116.70 feet east of the north-
west corner thereof to a point on the south line of Tract B,
Registered Land Survey No. 907, distant 116.70 feet east of the
southwest corner thereof. And also that part of Lot 8, said
Block 4, said Hennepin County, lying westerly of a line described
as follows: Commencing at the northeast corner of said Lot 8;
thence west along the north line thereof a distance of 103.00
feet; thence south at right angles to the north line thereof a
distance of 35.0 feet; thence southerly a distance of 144.89
feet to a point on the south line of Tract A, Registered Land
Survey No. 907, distant 33.85 feet easterly of the southwest
corner thereof.
5825 Golden Valley Road:
That part of Lot 9, Block 4, Hipp's Addition, Hennepin County,
Minnesota, lying easterly of a line drawn from a point on the
north line of said Lot 9, distant 11.70 feet easterly of the
northwest corner thereof to a point on the south line of Tract
B, Registered Land Survey No. 907, 12.28 feet easterly of the
southwest corner thereof. And lying westerly of a line drawn
from a point on the north line of said Lot 9, distant 116.70
feet east of the northwest corner thereof to a point on the
south line of said Tract B, distant 116.70 feet east of the
southwest corner thereof.
5845 Golden Valley Road:
Lot 10, Block 4, Hipp's Addition. And also that part of Lot 9,
said Block 4, lying westerly of a line drawn from a point on
the north line of said Lot 9, distant 11.70 feet easterly of
the northwest corner thereof to a point on the south line of
Tract B, Registered Land Survey No. 907, 12.28 feet easterly
of the southwest corner thereof.
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All in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
MOVED by Carlson seconded by Bies carried to approve the waiver of Platting
Ordinance for the above referenced property, upon recommendation of the
Village Staff.
Request for Waiver of Platting Ordinance - Lot Division:
The Acting Village Manager presented a request for waiver of Platting Ordinance
for a lot division for the following property: 1520 Welcome Avenue & 55+0
Golden Valley Road.
The Village Planner presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission
to deny said request for waiver of Platting Ordinance. (see 1-13-1969).
MOVED by Carlson seconded by Bies carried to deny the request for waiver of
Platting Ordinance upon recommendation of the Golden Valley Planning Commission.
Golden Valley Library Committee Report:
The Village Planner presented a Library Status Report dated January 17, 1969,
pointing out the need for new facilities and seeking a means for financing
the proposed new facility.
Council approved the suggestion that business and industry be approached to
determine interest in assisting to defray some of the costs.
MOVED by Carlson seconded by Bies carried to authorize the village staff to
meet with Hennepin County staff and to begin interviewing architects for the
proposed new Golden Valley Library.
Member Carlson introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(Favoring Legislation for the Expanded Hennepin
County Library System)
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 theveof:
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
Re: 2510 Florida Avenue North, Mr. Wm. Thomas, Side and Setback:
The Village Planner presented the Planning Commission recommendation to
approve a set -back of 15 feet and remove the 35 foot set -back established
when the lot was divided. (see minutes of December 19, 1968).
MOVED by Garis seconded by Stockman carried to approve the 15 foot set -back
and remove the 35 foot set -back established upon the division of said lot,
upon recommendation of the Planning Commission.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, January 21, 1969
Final Pproval of Plans - 9+05 Medicine Lake Road, Mobil Service Station:
The Building Inspector presented the proposed final plans for 9+05 Midicine
Lake Road for Mobil Oil Company for a service station. Council discussed
other types of plans and designs which were available. The proponent
stated they would submit new plans at the next council meeting.
MOVED by Carlson seconded by Bies carried to defer the above matter pending
new plans.
Extension of Building Permit - WTT.C.N. to 3-15-1969:
The Building Inspector presented a request for extension of the W.T.C.N.
building permit to March 15, 1969.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Carlson carried to approve the extension of
the W.T.C.N. building permit to March 15, 1969•
Appointments - Planning Commission:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Garis carried to defer appointment to the
Planning Commission, pending further interviews of applicants.
Appointments - Board of Zoning Appeals:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Garis carried to defer appointments to the
Board of Zoning Appeals, pending further interviews of applicants.
Appointments - Park & Recreation Commission:
MOVED by Carlson seconded by Bies carried to appoint Robert.J. Jordan and
George H. Kelby to the Park & Recreation Commission for a three year term.
Appointment - Civil Service Commissioner:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Carlson carried to reappoint Wallace Erickson
to the Civil Service Commission for a three year term.
Appointment - Civil Defense Director:
MOVED by Garis seconded by Carlson carried to defer appointment of a Civil
Defense Director, pending further interviews of applicants.
Appointments - Human Rights Commission:
MOVED by Carlson seconded by Garis carried to appoint Roger K. Ulstad to the
Human Rights Commission and defer further appointments, pending further
interviews of applicants.
Member Stockman suggested that new members on commissions meet with the
village staff, Chairmen of the various commissions and Village Council
for direction after appointment and again at the end of the year.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, January 21, 1969
Appointment - Metro Section, League of Minnesota Municipalities:
MOVED by Garis seconded by Carlson carried to appoint Ray Stockman as represent-
ative to Metro Section of the League of Minnesota Municipalities and John L.
Bies as alternate.
Appointment - Weed Inspector:
MOVED by Bies seconded by Carlson carried to defer appointment of the Weed
Inspector.
License - Golden Vallev Lanes, "On -Sale* Non -Intoxicating Beer:
Mr. H. Neil Flesher, Golden Valley Lanes, was present to explain the proposed
operation of 3.2 non -intoxicating beer license at the Golden Valley Lanes.
MOVED by Garis seconded by Carlson carried to approve the on -sale non -intoxi-
cating 3.2 malt liquors, subject to police check of the applicant and a
report by the Village Attorney relative to circumstances under which a
municipality may refuse to renew a liquor license.
Communication - Registration of Village Symbol:
The Village Attorney presented a request for registration of the Golden Valley
Village Symbol.
MOVED by Garis seconded by Carlson carried to approve the registration of the
Golden Valley Village Symbol.
Communication - Human Rights Commission:
The sub -committee of the Human Rights Commission presented a statement and
request that it be publicized along with the Proclamation for Human Rights
Week, as follows:
That the Council:
"would like to indicate its commitment to the ideal
of equal opportunity in employment by actively seek-
ing to make known to the minority population the
employment opportunities available in Golden Valley
government by advertising them in newspapers aimed
at minority groups and also by informing training
centers working with minority groups of these
opportunities."
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Garis carried to add the above publicity to
the Proclamation release the week of February 16, 1969.
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Licenses:
MOVED by Carlson seconded by Garis carried to approve the licenses
as follows:
No.
Licensee
Tie
Fee
4911
Byerly Beverages Inc.
Cigarettes
$12.00
4912
Western Oil & Fuel
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12.00
4913
Golden Valley Off Sale Liquors,
Inc."
12.00
4914
St. Regis Paper Co.
it
12.00
4915
Service Bureau
It
12.00
4916
Brunswick Carriage House Lanes
If
12.00
4917
Shell Servicenter
It
12.00
4918
Golden Valley Delicatessen
It
12.00 New Mgr.
4919
ifIt"
Food ± 1 Facility
30.00
4920
it " it
Malt - Off Sale
15.00
4921
Golden Valley Lanes
Malt - On Sale
250.00
Bills:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Garis carried to approve the bills as
submitted on the prelist.
MOVED by Carlson seconded by Bies carried to adjourn the meeting at
12:35 A.M.
Mayor
Attest:
Village Clerk
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