06-03-69 City Council Minutes1
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REGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
June 3, 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 June 3, 1969, at
8:00 o'clock P.M.
The following members were present: Bies, Carlson, Garis, Stockman and
Teresi. The following were absent: None.
Present were Village Manager, Barkley G. mans; Village Attorney, Robert M.
Skare; Village Engineer, Lowell Odland; Acting Village Clerk. Carol Wachter.
Minutes of May 6 and 20 1969:
MOVED by Garis, seconded by Stockman, carried, to approve the minutes of
May 6 and 20, 1969, as submitted to Council.
Public Hearing - Public Improvements:
The Acting Village Clerk presented an affidavit showing publication in the
official newspaper of the Notice of Public Hearing on certain proposed
public improvements. 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.
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Mr. T. A. Holl, 1922 Glenwood Parkway, and three other property owners
questioned location of the storm sewer and whether it would drain their
backyards. They were notified that Village policy is to drain the streets
and it would be the property owner's responsibility if they desire to ex-
tend the storm sewer into their backyards, or grade their yards so they
would discharge water to the street. The Council requested the Village
Engineer to meet with the property owners and discuss with them how they
might drain their yards.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Garis, carried, that the Village Engineer will
meet with the residents to discuss their drainage problems.
69 -SS -3:
A petition was submitted by residents of Block 1, Gopher Addition, and
Lots 1 - 14, Spring Valley Circle, protesting the assessment. They felt
the developer of Heathbrooke Addition, Mr. Norman Nielsen should bear the
expense since it is his property that will be benefited. The residents were
not objecting to the storm sewer itself, just the sewer assessment.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, June 3, 1969
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
*RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
(Proposed Storm Sewer - 69 -SS -2 and 69 -SS -3)"
The motion ofr 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 Acting Village Clerk. See Resolution Book page ' - _.
Member Bies introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
(Proposed Storm Sewer - 69 -ss -2 and 69 -SS -3)"
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 Acting Village Clerk. See Resolution Book page yj 3 _.
Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat, Rauenhorst, 10th Avenue Industrial Area:
The Planning Commission has recommended approval of the preliminary plat
(Minutes 5/12/69). Mr. Rauenhorst was present to answer questions for
the Council. No other proponents or objectors appeared.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Garis introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(Acceptance of Plat - Rauenhorst #2)
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 Acting Village Clerk. See Resolution Book page
Member Carlson introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
(Proposed Watermain - 69-WM-5, Proposed Sanitary Sewer - 69 -Lf -4)
(Proposed Grading & Graveling - 69 -GG -2)
(Proposed Curb & Gutter - 69 -CG -7)
(Proposed Bituminous Surfacing - 69 -BS -11)
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, June 3, 1969
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 Acting Village Clerk. See Resolution Book page
Member Carlson introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS"
(Proposed Watermain - 69-WM-5, Proposed Sanitary Sewer - 69 -LF -4)
(Proposed Grading & Graveling - 69 -GG -2)
(Proposed Curb & Gutter - 69 -CG -7)
(Proposed Bituminous Surfacing - 69 -BS -11)
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 Acting Village Clerk. See Resolution Book page.
Public Hearing - Instit
Zoning (I-1), Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, Blk. 2, Church
Addition. (King of Grace Lutheran):
The Village Manager presented an affidavit of publication in the official
newspaper. Said affidavit was examined, approved and ordered filed in the
Clerk's Office.
The Mayor announced that this was time.and place for the public hearing
and all persons who desired to do so were afforded opportunity to express
their views thereon.
Mr. Ekberg of Ekberg -Petri was present to answer questions for Council.
He showed council colored pictures of the proposed addition.
Mr. Richard Lowry, 5930 Kenneth Way, presented a petition from residents
objecting to the rezoning. Mr. George Pelto, 6000 Kenneth Way, and
Mr. J. R. Bergstad, 2020 Adair Avenue, also appeared and expressed their
objections.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Garis stated that he would like an opportunity to review the minutes
of former meetings when this matter was discussed.
MOVED by Garis, seconded by Carlson, carried, to continue the public hearing
to the meeting of June 17, 1969.
Institutional Zoning (I-1) (10 -Acre Plot at 1701-1735 Kelm Drive for
District #281):
The Village Manager stated he had received a request to continue this matter.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Garis, carried, to continue this matter until
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such time as District #281 requests it be placed on the agenda.
Informal Hearing - Closing Ottawa and Circle Down at Highway #100:
The Village Manager stated that a letter was written to the Highway Depart-
ment requesting temporary closing. Postcard notices had been sent to all
the residents in this area. The Manager read notes of comment on the closing
from Mr. Roy N. Thorshov, 124 Ottawa Avenue South, and Mr. Arthur Nordstrom,
601 Ottawa Avenue South.
Mr. W. J. Montroy, 309 Ottawa Avenue South, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Isaacson,
501 Ottawa Avenue South, Mr. Gunnar Karlson, 614 Natchez Avenue South and
Mr. Fred Ball, 609 Ottawa Avenue South appeared and discussed the matter
with Council and were generally favorable to the closing.
The Mayor closed the informal public hearing.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Garis, carried, to request the Highway
Department to close Ottawa and Circle Down at Highway #100 permanently.
The Village Engineer will check with the Highway Department at the request
of Mrs. Isaacson regarding the cutting of weeds in this area.
Second Reading Ordinance - "Control of Weeds & Vegetation":
MOVED by Garis, seconded by Carlson, carried, to give a second reading to
an ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE"
(Control of Weeds and Vegetation)
MOVED by Garis, seconded by Carlson, to approve the ordinance herein quoted
by title on its second reading and to order publication thereof. Upon roll
call vote being taken thereon the members were recorded as voting as follows:
BIES YES STOCKMAN YES
CARLSON YES TERESI YES
GARIS YES
The Mayor declared the motion carried. See Ordinance Book page
Informal Hearing on Ottawa Parking:
All present agreed to add this item to the Agenda.
The Village Engineer presented the problem that was occuring on parking and
late night picnicing in the area. Postcard notices had been sent to all
the residents of this area.
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place for consideration of
the problems referred to and all persons who desired to do so were afforded
opportunity to express their views thereon.
Mr. Bruce Thielen, 4711 Killarney Drive, was in favor of no parking signs.
Mr. Leslie L. Kimlinger, 900 North Ottawa, has had as many as nine cars at
one time parked in front of his house. Everett Frandsen, Chief of Police
spoke in favor of partial posting of signs; said the police have been
issuing tags here. Mr. Richard Brix, 4900 Killarney Drive, would go along
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with no parking for a year - has a two -car garage and four cars. Wants
to park two of them on the street in front of his property. The property
owners agreed "No Parking" should be tried.
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(Restricting Parking on a Portion of Ottawa
Avenue North and on Killarney Drive)
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 Acting Village Clerk. See Resolution Book page --,51 .
Zoning Petition - James E. Moe, et al.:
The Village Manager presented a petition from James E. Moe, 3820 Bassett
Creek Drive, signed by numerous property owners in the area, requesting
rezoning to single family residence from open classification.
MOVED by Carlson, seconded by Bies, carried, to refer this matter to the
Planning Commission for study.
Supt. Leroy Hood, Dist. #281, re: Response to Council Reauest on Fence &
Sidewalk - Carl Sandburg Jr. High:
The Village Manager read the communication in which the school agreed to
fence the east line of Sandburg School property when pedestrian signals
were installed but would not participate in sidewalk on the East side of
Douglas.
Metro Section, League of Minnesota Municipalities, re: Annual Meeting
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Carlson, carried, that the Village Manager
represent the Council at the annual meeting of the Metro Section, League
of Minnesota Municipalities, June 11th, 8:00 P. M., Richfield City Hall.
Laurel Avenue R.R. Relocation - Ordinance Adjusting Setback and Green Area:
The acquisition of the Laurel Avenue Railroad relocation was discussed by
the Village Engineer and the Village Attorney with the Council. It was
pointed out that easements would be obtained without charge provided a
change was made to 45' in the rear yard area and the green area was
eliminated in the manufacturing zoning south of Laurel.
The Council decided to meet with the Planning Commission on the matter on
June 9th at their regular meeting. MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Garis,
carried to call a public hearing for June 17th on the amendment to the
zoning code "Industrial Yard Requirement".
Proposed Apartment Building in St. Louis Park:
All present agreed to add this item to the Agenda.
Mr. Floyd Feikema, 1445 Fairlawn Way, presented this matter to the Council.
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He stated that on May 21st the St. Louis Park Planning Commission granted
a special permit to build three 6 -story, 176 unit apartment buildings on
a six acre tract; parking facilities will be provided for 264 cars.
Mr. Feikema was objecting to this proposed building of apartments and asked
the Council to support him. Council agreed to set up an informal meeting
with the St. Louis Park Council.
Police Consultant:
The Village Manager presented this matter to Council. The Police Chief,
Mr. Everett Frandsen, was also present to answer questions for Council.
MOVED by Bies, seconded by Carlson, carried, to defer this matter until the
Council gets more background information on the consultants. The Manager
stated that this would probably be around July 1st.
Wayne Jopp, re: Vacation of Jersey Ave. north of Olympia Street:
The Village Manager presented the request for street vacation. MOVED by
Stockman, seconded by Garis, carried, to call a public hearing for July lst.
License List:
MOVED by Bies, seconded by Stockman,
carried, to approve the licenses
as
follows:
No. Licensee.
pe
Fee
253 Boys of the City Junior Sales
Sell Candy
$11.00
254 The Way Tennis Team
VOID
255 Mad Platter
Food Establishment
25.00 (new)
Dance Permit
St. Margaret Mary Youth Council, 2323
Zenith Avenue North
.50
Ekberg -Petri for King of Grace Lutheran Church, re: Easement Vacation:
MOVED by Garis, seconded by Stockman, carried, to call a public hearing for
July 1st.
Manager's Miscellaneous Items:
These items were for Council information.
Bid Opening (69-WM-2, 69 -LF -3):
The Village Manager presented the affidavit of publication in the official
newspaper. Sealed bids were received and the Village Manager, Village
Engineer and Acting Village Clerk met at the Civic Center at 7800 Golden
Valley Road at 11:00 A. M. on June 2, 1969, and have then and there publicly
opened and read the bids as follows:
Northdale Construction Co., Inc. $44,717-00
5739 W. Broadway
Minneapolis
F. D. Chapman Construction Co. 78,370.00
1017 Rhode Island Avenue North
Golden Valley
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The Village Manager recommended that the award be made to Northdale
Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of $44,717.00.
MOVED by Bies, seconded by Carlson, carried, to award the bid for watermain
and sanitary sewer construction to Northdale Construction Company, Inc.,
as recommended by the Village Manager.
Civil Defense Property Report:
The Village Manager presented a property report from Mr. Norman Newmann,
the Civil Defense Director.
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MOVED by Carlson, seconded by Garis, carried, that the attached items of
property expended and unaccounted for be written off the Civil Defense records.
Highwav DeAt. Resolution - Approval of Highwav #100 Median Lighting:
The Village Manager presented the plans of the Highway Department to
Council for their approval.
Member Carlson introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(Approving Plans and Specifications
on Median Strip & Lighting:
S.P. 2735-90 (Hwy. #100)
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 Acting Village Clerk. See Resolution Book page
Planning Commission Minutes - 5/26/69:
MOVED by Garis, seconded by Carlson, carried, to receive and file the
Planning Commission minutes as submitted to Council.
Request for Public Hearing 7/1/69 on Rezoning from Open Development to
Business & Professional Office, 6155 Duluth Street (DeMac, Inc.):
The Village Manager presented the request to call a public hearing to
rezone 6155 Duluth Street to Business and Professional Office zone for
DeMac, Inc.
MOVED by Bies, seconded by Stockman, carried, to call a public hearing on
July 1, 1969, to rezone 6155 Duluth Street to Business and Professional
Office zone.
Park & Recreation Commission Minutes - 5/22/69:
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Garis, carried, to receive and file the
Park & Recreation minutes as submitted to Council.
Human Rights Commission Minutes - 5/8/69:
MOVED by Carlson, seconded by Bies, carried, to receive and file the
Human Rights Commission minutes as submitted to Council.
Bills:
MOVED by Garis, seconded by Carlson, carried, to approve the bills as
submitted on the prelist.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Carlson, carried, to adjourn the meeting
at 1:00 A. M.
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