05-06-69 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
May 6, 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 May 6, 1969, 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, Barkley G. Omans; Village Attorney, Robert M.
Skare; Village Engineer, Lowell Odland; Village Clerk, Helen Penniman;
Building Inspector, Dan Lynch; Planner, Otto Schmid.
Minutes of April 15, 1969 & April 28, 1969:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Carlson carried to approve the minutes of
April 15, 1969 and April 28, 1969, as submitted to Council.
Public Hearing - Public Improvement, Bituminous Surfacing (68 -BS -18):
The Village Engineer reviewed the proposed improvement. See Resolution Book
1967-1968, Resolutions No. 418, 421 and 422.
MOVED by Garis seconded by Bies carried to reapprove the 1968 construction
plans. See above reference to said resolutions.
Public Hearing Public Improvements (69-WM-2, 69 -LF -3, 69 -BS -9, 69 -CG -5):
The Village Clerk presented an affidavit showing publication in the official
newspaper of the Notice of Public Hearing on certain proposed public improve-
ments described in the resolution of theilCouncil relating thereto, adopted
on April 1, 1969. 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 views thereon. No persons presented
objections.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Carlson introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS"
(Proposed Watermain - 69-WM-2, Proposed Sanitary Sewer
69 -LF -3, Proposed Bituminous Surfacing - 69 -BS -9, and
Proposed Concrete Curb and Gutter - 69 -CG -5)
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 6, 1969
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded.
by Member Bies, 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 sig-
nature attested by the Village Clerk. See Resolution Book page.
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS"
(Proposed Watermain - 69-WM-2,)
(Proposed Sanitary Sewer - 69 -LF -3)
(Proposed Bituminous Surfacing - 69 -BS -9,)
(Proposed Concrete Curb and Gutter 69 -CG -5)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Bies, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members
voted in favor thereof: Bies, Carlson, Garis, Stockman 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 Resolution Book page.�',�.
Second Reading Ordinance - Zoning Shedd -Brown, Inc (Business & Professional
Office):
MOVED by Garis seconded by Carlson carried to give a second reading to an
ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE"
(Business and Professional Office Zoning District)
(Shedd -Brown, Inc.)
MOVED by Carlson 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
Second Readin Ordinance - Zoning, Section 14.8a. (Administration Under
Zonina Code
MOVED by Garis seconded by Stockman carried to give a second reading to
an ordinance entitled;
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE"
(Administration under the Zoning Code)
MOVED by Bies seconded by Carlson carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its second reading and to order publication thereof.
See -Ordinance Book page.
Request for School Stop Light, Sandburg Road & Douglas Drive:
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 6, 1969
Mr. George Murad, member of the Golden Valley Safety Council submitted a
report and petition regarding a traffic signal to be installed at Sandburg
Road and douglas Drive, and also sidewalks on the east side of Douglas Drive
from Sandburg Road north to Wynnwood Road.
Mr. James Swenson, 2510 Lamplighter Lane, spoke in favor of the proposed
signal installation.
Mr. Sam Fisher, Hennepin County Highway Department, was present to answer
questions for council and interested citizens.
Council requested that the Hennepin County Highway Department request the
State Highway Department to conduct another speed survey on Douglas Drive.
Mr. Loren Johnson, School Board Member of District #281, was present and
stated the Board is vitally concerned and will cooperate in any way to
improve the safety of the children.
Mr. Robert Raugland suggested that the right turn lane on County. Road #66
and Medicine Lake Road be eliminated.
Member Carlson introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
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 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 Resolution Book page.
Mr. Ellis, Principal of Sandburg School, was present to answer questions.
Member Garis introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Stockman, 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, a d his signature attested by
the Village Clerk. See Resolution Book page.
Library, Architect Selection Committee - Report:
The Village Planner, a member of the architect selection committee, reported
that the firm of Kilstofte & Vosejpka, Inc. has been selected by the Library
Architect Selection Committee.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Carlson carried to approve the selection of
Kilstofte & Vosejpka, Inc., upon recommendation of the Library Architect
Selection Committee.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 6, 1969
Final."Plat Approval - Janelle Addition:
The Village Attorney reviewed the previous action on the above referenced.
plat.
The proponent, Ray Grossenbacher, requested reapproval of Janelle Addition
Plat,
Several residents including the following, objected to approval of the
Janelle Plat, Mr. A. D. Monchamp, 210 Georgia Avenue North; Nels A. Gronquist,
125 Edgewood Avenue North; Reo P. Kreuger, 520 Quebec Avenue South; Chas. A.
Burmeister, 6505 Glenwood Avenue and Carl Volner, Environmental Science
Center, 5400 Glenwood Avenue.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Garis introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(Acceptance of Plat - Janelle Addition)
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 Resolution Book page.
Request for Building Permit - 750 Florida Ave So (Addition)•
The Building Inspector presented plans for an addition to 750 Florida
Avenue South.
Mr. Jerry Porter was present to answer questions for Council.
MOVED by Garis seconded by Bies and carried to approve the request for a
building permit for an addition to 750 Florida Avenue South, subject to
the following: loading door being changed to the south side of the building,
posting $2,000.00 landscape bond and approval of the Building Inspector.
Request for Building Permit - 720 Winnetka Avenue North (McDonald's) Inside
Remodeling:
The Building Inspector presented plans for inside remodeling at 720 Winnetka
Avenue North (McDonald's).
MOVED by Garis, Seconded by Bies, carried to approve the request for a
building permit for inside remodeling at 720 Winnetka Avenue North (McDonald's)
subject to the approval of the Building Inspector.
Request for Building Permit - 7831 Golden Valley Road - Sipe & Gray Inside
Remodeling:
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 6, 1969
The Building Inspector presented plans for inside remodeling at 7831 Golden
Valley Road (Sipe & Gray).
MOVED by Garis, seconded by Bies, carried to approve the request for a build-
ing permit for inside remodeling at 7831 Golden Valley Raod, subject to the
approval of the Building Inspector.
Request for Waiver of Platting Ordinance - Lot Division:_
Mr. Robert C. Bove, representing the owner of 1517-1533 Pennsylvania Avenue
North, requested approval to build on three sixty foot lots.
The Village Planner presented the Planning Commission recommendation to divide
the property into two ninety foot lots. (see minutes of 4-14-1969).
MOVED by Carlson seconded by Stockman and carried to deny the request to
divide the property at 1517-1533 Pennsylvania Avenue into three 60 foot lots,
upon recommendation of the Planning Commission.
Appeal from Board of Zoning Appeals - 2500 Louisiana Avenue North:
Mr. Robert L. Krause appealed the Board of Zoning Appeals ruling for 2500
Louisiana Avenue North. Mr. Krause requested a waiver of the 50' set -back in
the rear of the property to 201.
MOVED by Carlson seconded by Bies and carried to deny the appeal from the
Board of Zoning Appeals.
Reauest for Building Permit - 715 Florida Avenue South:
Mr. Glen Cording, Architect and Wally Bruch, Engineer, presented the request
for a building permit at 715 Florida Avenue South, proposed concrete panel
construction, proponents agreed to apply a stain or constant color if
recommended by a review board.
MOVED by Garis seconded by Carlson and carried, to approve the building at
715 Florida Avenue South, subject to a $10,000 landscape bond and approval
of the Building Inspector.
Park & Recreation Bommission Minutes (4-24-1969):
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Garis and carried, to receive and file the Park
& Recreation Commission minutes of April 24, 1969•
Re: Repairs to Brookview Community Center:
MOVED by Garis seconded by Carlson and carried to authorize employment of
Marvin Elsen to do carpenter work on the east side of the community building
not to exceed $1,250.00.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Carlson and carried to purchase asphalt sidewalks
in place, from Bury & Carlson in the amount of $1,950.00.
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MOVED by Garis seconded by Carlson and carried to transfer $7,325 from
the General Contingency fund to the Brook -view Construction fund.
Request for Street Lights - Turner's Crossroad & Woodstock Ave & Turner's
Crossroad & Loring Lane:
The Village Engineer presented the request for street lights at the above
reference locations.
MOVED by Carlson seconded by Garis and carried to approve street lights
at Turner's Crossroad & Woodstock and Turner's Crossroad & Loring Lane,
and charged to the general fund.
Request for One Year Extension of Building Permit - W T C N
The Village Manager presented a request from W.T.C.N. for a one year extension
of their building permit.
MOVED by Carlson seconded by Garis carried to approve a sixty extension of
the W.Y.C.N. building permit.
st for Public Hearing__- PublicImprovements (69 -SS -2; 69 -BS -11; 69 -CG -7:
The Village Engineer presented a request for a public hearing on public
improvements.
Member Bies introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN"PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS"
(Proposed Storm Sewer 69 -SS -2 & 3) ''Proposed Bituminous
Surfacing 69 -BS -11) (Proposed Curb and Gutter 69 -CG -7)
(Proposed Grading and Graveling 69 -GG -2) (Proposed Water -
main 69-WM-5) (Proposed Sanitary Sewer 69 -LF -4)
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: 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 Resolution Book page °3 .
Communication - Golden Valley Fire Department re: Training Center:
The Village Manager presented a request from the Golden Valley Fire Department
to use the property purchased by the Village on County Road #18 for the
Suburban Sanitary Disposal Authority for a temporary training and drill center.
MOVED by Carlson seconded by Garis carried to approve the use of the
Village owned property on County Road #18 providing the other communities
and the Suburban Sanitary Disposal Authority have not objection, for a
temporary training and drill center for the Golden Valley Fire Department.
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Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 6, 1969
Freeway Equipment dompany $4,152.84
International Harvester Company 4,384.00
The recommendation is for award to the low bidder, Freeway Equipment Company,
in the amount of $4,152.84.
MOVED by Carlson seconded by Stockman and carried to award the bid for a
tractor and cutter bar to Freeway Equipment Company, in the amount of $4,152.84,
as recommended by the Village Manager.
Award of Bid - Sprinkler System - Brookview Community Center:
No bids were received and no action taken by Council.
Heathbrooke Subdivision Matter:
The Village Manager submitted a report on the Heathbrooke matter and the area
will be cleaned up.
Licenses:
MOVED by Carlson seconded by Garis carried
to approve the licenses
as follows:
No.
Licensee
Tie
Fee
232
DuWayne Grotta dba Shell Servicenter
Gasoline Station
$20.00
233
it itif " 11
Food Vending (N.P.)
5.00
234
Donald Grussing dba Don's Pure Oil
Gasoline Station
30.00
235
11 " it11it "
Food Vending (N.P.)
7.50
236
Harold Jessen dba Harold's Beverage
Service
Food Vending (N.P.)
15.00
237
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Cigarettes
8.00
238
Dennis Hall
Peddler (Candy)
5.00 new
239
Ronnie Hall
itit5.00
240
Lester Hall
it it5.00
"
241
Willie McGhee
if If
5.00 "
242
Jeffery Shelton
It
"
5.00 IT
243
Kirk Shelton
IT
"
5.00 "
244
John Sofford
it"
5.00 "
245
Ricky Ross
IT
"
5.00 IT
247
Gary Jolicoeur dba Gary's Texaco
Gasoline Station
20.00
248
Arnold E. Stahel dba Speed's Shell
" "
30.00
249
Lawrence J. Ramacher dba Larry's 66 Service " "
20.00
Award of Bid - 1969 Tractor & Cutter Bar Mower:
The
Village Manager presented the affidavit
of publication in the
official
newspaper.
Sealed bids were received and the Village Manager, Park & Recreation
Director
and Village Clerk met at the Civic
Center at 7800 Golden
Valley Road
at 11:00
A.M. on april 24, 1969, and have then and there publicly
opened and
read
the bids as follows:
Freeway Equipment dompany $4,152.84
International Harvester Company 4,384.00
The recommendation is for award to the low bidder, Freeway Equipment Company,
in the amount of $4,152.84.
MOVED by Carlson seconded by Stockman and carried to award the bid for a
tractor and cutter bar to Freeway Equipment Company, in the amount of $4,152.84,
as recommended by the Village Manager.
Award of Bid - Sprinkler System - Brookview Community Center:
No bids were received and no action taken by Council.
Heathbrooke Subdivision Matter:
The Village Manager submitted a report on the Heathbrooke matter and the area
will be cleaned up.
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Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 6, 1969
MOVED by Carlson seconded by Stockman carried to rescind the previous
action of Council requiring the builder to appear before Council for a
residential building permit. (see minutes of April 28, 1969).
Lakeview Heights & Medljey Hills Park Design Services:
The Village Manager recommended engagement of Brauer & Associates.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Carlson and carried to engage Brauer & Associates
for design services at $1,500 on Lakeview Heights Park and $2,500 for Medley
Hills Park.
Golden Valley Sun Community Directory:
MOVED by Carlson seconded by Garis and carried to authorize the Village Manager
to purchase one page at $200 in the Golden Valley Directory to publish Golden
Valley civic information.
Proposed Amendment to Building Code - (Remodeling):
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Carlson, carried to give a first reading to:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE"
(Issuance of Building Permits)
MOVED by Garis, seconded by Bies, carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its first reading.
Proposed Amendment to Village Code, Water Dept. Fees and Charges:
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Carlson, carried to give a first reading to:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE"
(Water Department Fees and Charges)
MOVED by Bies, seconded by Carlson, carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its first reading.
Report - Finance Director - Radio System:
John Murphy, Finance Director, reported to the Village council on bids taken
by Hennepin County on communications equipment and the fact that the install-
ation would be completed about January 1, 1970.
MOVED by Carlson, seconded by Stockman. carried to accept the report and
direct the Finance Director to continue with the agreement with Hennepin
County on radio installation.
135 Kentucky Avenue North - Water Projectrl:
The Village Engineer reported that there had been no excavation at this
location and the standing water was a natural formation, He also stated he
had notified the property owner who appeared at the prior Council Meeting.
No action was taken by the Council
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Waiver of Platting Ordinance - 2135-49 Indiana Avenue:
MOVED by Carlson, seconded by Stockman carried that the waiver for the follow-
ing described premises be adopted;
2135 Indiana Avenue North:
The South 100 feet of the North 300 feet of that part
of the Southeast 4 of the Northeast 4 of Section 18,
Township 29 North, Range 24 West of the 4th Principal
Meridian, lying West of a line parallel with the East
line of the Southeast 4 of the Northwest 4 of said
Section 18 and distant 888.7 feet West therefrom, -and
lying East of a line parallel with the West line of
the Southeast 4 of the Northeast 4 of said Section 18
and distant 282 feet East therefrom, all in Hennepin
County, Minn.
2149 Indiana Avenue North:
The South 100 feet of the North 200 feet of that part
of the SE 4 of the NE 4 of Section 18 Township 29 North,
Range 24 West, lying West of a line parallel with the
east line of the SE 4 of the NE 4 of said Section 18
and 888.7 feet west therefrom; and lying east of a line
parallel with the west line of the SE 4 of the NE 4 of
said Section 18 and 282.0 feet east therefrom, all
in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Planning
Commission Minutes:
MOVED by
Garis, seconded by Stockman, carried that the Planning Commission
minutes
of 4/14/69 be received and filed.
Request
for Public Hearing - King of Grace Lutheran Church:
MOVED by
Carlson, seconded by Bies, carried to call a public hearing on June 3,
1969, to
rezone Residential to Institutional 1, property owned by King of Grace
Lutheran
Church, 6000 Duluth Street.
Board of
Zoning Appeals Minutes:
MOVED by
Garis, seconded by Carlson, carried to receive and file the Board
of Zoning Appeals minutes of 4/8/69.
Human Rights
Commission Minutes:
MOVED by
Bies, seconded by Carlson, carried to receive and file the Human
Rights Commission minutes of 4/10/69.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 6, 1969
Bills:
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Carlson, carried to approve the bills as
submitted on the prelist.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Carlson, carried to adjourn at 1:00 A.M.
Mayor
Attest:
Village Clerk
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