09-02-69 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
September 2, 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 September 2, 1969, at
8:00 o'clock P. M.
The following members were present: Bies, Garis, Jensen, Stockman, and
Teresi; and the following was absent: None.
Present were Village Manager, Barkley G. Omans, Village Attorney, Robert M.
Skare; Village Engineer, Lowell Odland; Village Clerk, Helen Penniman;
Ordinance Administrator, Jon Westlake.
Minutes of August 12, 1969 and August 19, 1969:
MOVED by Garis seconded by Stockman carried to approve the minutes of August
12, 1969, and August 19, 1969, as submitted to Council.
Public Hearing - Public Improvements, Curb & Gutter (69 -CG -20) June Avenue:
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 this Council relating thereto, adopted
on August 19, 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. The following persons
objected to the proposed improvement:
OBJECTOR
Mr. Al Richie
1711 June Avenue North
Mrs. R. Matuseski
2835 June Avenue North
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
REASON
Questioned the need for curb and
gutter, but stated they do need a
guard rail.
Mrs. 'Matuseski said a guard rail
is necessary.
Member Garis introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS"
(Proposed Curb and Gutter - 69 -CG -20)
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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: Bies, Garis, Jensen, 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_4'd _.
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND AUTHORIZING CONTRACT CHANGES PURSUANT TO
MINNESOTA STATUTES 1+29.01+1 Sub. 7"
(Proposed Curb and Gutter - 69 -CG -20)
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, Garis, Jensen, 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 0q.
Public Hearing - Zoning, Offen Development to Residential, P. B. Olson Propel_:
Mr. Otto Schmid, Planning Consultant, reviewed the Planning Commission recom-
mendation. Mr. Raymond A. Haik, Attorney, representing the residents of the
area presented a "Statement in Support of Planning Commission Recommendation".
Mr. Wm. R. Dolan, President of Dolan Engineering, representing Skyline Builders,
presented a request for time to prepare plans for the development of the
property. Mr. Dolan stated the owners, Skyline Builders, were opposed to
residential zoning under the present ordinances.
The Mayor closed public hearing.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Jensen carried to give a first reading to an
ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE"
(Residential Zoning District)
(Village of Golden Valley)
MOVED by Garis seconded by Jensen to approve the ordinance herein quoted by
title on its first reading. Upon roll call the members were recorded as
voting as follows:
Bies YES
Garis YES
Teresi YES
The Mayor declared the motion carried..
Jensen YES
Stockman YES
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APPeal from BZA, Floyd R. Fier, 5225 St. Croix Avenue:
Mr. Floyd R. Fier, 5225 St. Croix Avenue, appeared to request a waiver to
construct a two car garage.
Mr. LeRoy Anderson reviewed the BZA recommendation for Council.
Several neighbors were present to express their approval of the proposed
waiver and addition to the garage.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Jensen carried to deny the appeal from the BZA by
Floyd R. Fier, 5225 St. Croix Avenue.
Second Reading Ordinance - Protection of Streets.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Garis carried to give a second reading to an
ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE"
(Protection of Streets)
MOVED by Garis seconded by Stockman carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its second reading and to order publication thereof. See
Ordinance Book page«,
Request for Waiver of Platting Ordinance, 1521 Zealand Aver North:
All present agreed to add the above matter to the agenda.
The Ordinance Administrator presented a request for waiver of Platting
Ordinance for division of the following property:
1521 Zealand Avenue North:
Lot 5 and that part of Lot b lying South of the North 20 feet
thereof, Block 2, Glenwood View Addition.
1529 Zealand Avenue North:
Lot 3, and the Northerly 20 feet of Lot 4, Block 2, Glenwood
View Addition.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Bies carried to approve the waiver of Platting
Ordinance for the above referenced property, upon recommendation of the
Planning Commission.
License: Imperial Drive Inn & Restaurant:
MOVED by Garis seconded by Stockman carried to defer action on the Imperial
Drive Inn & Restaurant pending a report from the Village Sanitarian.
Re ucl„_est for Waiver of Platting Ordinance, 2943, 3001 Quail Avenue North:
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The Ordinance Administrator presented a request for waiver of Platting
Ordinance for division of the following property:
2943 Quail Avenue North:
Lot 5 and that part of lot 6 lying North of South 16 feet thereof,
and also the Southwesterly 2 feet of Lot 11, Block 10, Woodlawn
Park, as measured at right angles, lying Westerly of a line drawn
Northeasterly at right angles from a point on the Southerly line
of said Lot 4, distant 65 feet Easterly of the Southwest corner
thereof, all in Block 10, Woodlawn Park.
3001 Quail Avenue North:
Lot 4 and that part of lot 3 lying Southerly of a line running from
a point in Easterly line of lot 3 distant 34 64/100 feet Northerly
from Southeast corner thereof, to a point in Wester ly line of said
lot distant 25 feet Northerly from Southwest corner thereof; an also
the Northeasterly 2 feet of Lot 5, Block 10, Woodlawn Park, as meas-
ured at right angles, lying Easterly of a line drawn Southwesterly
at right angles from a point on the Northerly line of said lot 5,
distant 65 feet Easterly of the Northwest corner of said lot 5, all
in Block 10, Woodlawn Park.
MOVED by Garis seconded by Jensen carried to approve the waiver of Platting;
Ordinance for the above referenced property, upon recommendation of the
Planning Commission.
Request for Waiver of Platting Ordinance; 2520 Nevada Ave. No., 7170 Madison
Ave. West:_
The Ordinance Administrator presented a request for waiver of Platting
Ordinance for division of the following property:
2520 Nevada Avenue:
Lot 18 and the north 50.0 feet of lots 16 and 17, Block 1, Advertising
Creative Center.
7170 Madison Avenue West:
Lots 16 and 17, except thenorth 50.0 feet thereof, Block 1, Advertising
Creative Center.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Jensen carried to approve the waiver of Platting
Ordinance for the above referenced property.
Request for Public Hearing Vacation of Easement, Robert Krause:
The Ordinance Administrator presented the request for a public hearing to
vacate an easement in the Advertising Creative Center.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Garis carried to call a public hearing to
vacate an easement in the Advertising Creative Center on October 7, 1969.
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Request for Building Permit - Addition to Honeywell:
The proponent did not appear, no action taken.
Request for Renewal of Sign Permit; 1001 Lilac Drive North:
The Ordinance Administrator presented a request for renewal of a sign permit
at 1001 Lilac Drive North for Michael's Restaurant.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Garis carried to defer the request to September
16, 1969
Resolution - No Parking on Winnetka Ave. from Winsdale to Medicine Lake Road:
The Village Attorney presented the proposed resolution for no parking on
Winnetka Avenue North from Winsdale to Medicine Lake Road on both sides of
Winnetka Avenue.
Mr. Wm. Wilson, 1621 Winnetka Avenue North, presented a petition against the
"No Parking" on Winnetka Avenue North.
Mr. Robert C. Kratt, 1701 Winnetka Avenue North, also opposed "No Parking"
signs on Winnetka Avenue North.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Jensen carried to refer the matter to the
Golden Valley Safety Council and Police Department for recommendation.
MOVED by Jensen seconded by Stockman carried to request the County Highway
Department to leave the signs down for sixty days until a study is completed.
Review of Midland Nursery Landscape Plan:
Council deferred the matter and requested that a representative of Midland
Nursery be present on September 16, 1969.
Change of Licensee - Holiday Motor Hotel, Jarl M. Fechner:
The Village Clerk presented a letter dated August 21, 1969, from Anmar Motel,
Inc., the present licensees at Holiday Motor Hotel at 812 Lilac Drive North,
regarding a change in shareholdings of said corporation. Mr. Jarl M. Fechner
is the purchaser of all the outstanding stock of the corporation.
MOVED by Garis seconded by Bies carried to instruct the Village Clerk to
notify the Attorney for Anmar Motel, Inc., and Mr. Fechner of the necessity
of applying for a new "On -Sale" License and to forward copies of the file regard-
ing the commitment for improvement of the property upon which the license was
originally issued.
Communication - George M. Hansen Company:
MOVED by Garis seconded by Stockman carried to receive and file a letter
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dated August 27, 1969, from the Public Accountants, George M. Hansen Company,
in connection with the 1968 annual village audit.
Communication - Golden Valle Safety Council:
The Village Manager presented a letter dated August 24, 1969, from the Golden
Valley Safety Council regarding a water filled swamp West of the St. Margaret
Mary Church.
The Village Engineer recommended that a storm sewer be constructed to serve this
area, and call a public hearing on October 7, 1969.
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 -9)
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, Garis, Jensen, 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
Communication Human Ri,hts Commission:
The Village Manager read a letter dated August 21, 1969, from the Human Rights
Commission regarding a questionnaire sent by the commission and requesting
a meeting with the Village Council.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Garis carried to schedule a meeting with the
Human Rights Commission on September 15, 1969, at 7:30 P.M.
Communication_- Hennepin County HI Lbwa;�_De�artment:
The Village Engineer presented a letter from the Hennepin County Highway
Department regarding; improvement of Winnetka Avenue North from Maren Lane
to T.H. #55. The Village Engineer explained the proposed diagram for
Winnetka Avenue North.
MOVED by Garis seconded by Jensen carried to call a public hearing on the
design for Winnetka Avenue North from Maren Lane to T.H. #55, on October 21,1969.
Licenses:
MOVED by Jensen seconded by Stockman carried to approve the licenses as follows,
but deny Tenny's Skelly No. 394, application for cigarette license.
(see attached list)
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LICENSES FOR APPROVAL Sept. 2, 1969
No.
Licensee
Type
Fee
388
Willis Almendinger
Christmas Tree Sales
$50.00
389
Cross Road Skelly Ser.
Food Vending
7.50
390
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Filling Station
20.00
391
Pan -O -Gold Bking Co.
Food Establishment
25.00
392
North Am. Life & CasultyFood Vending
Exempt
393
Parker Hannifin Corp.
Cigarettes
12.00
ielete394
Tenny's Skelly
Cigarettes
5.00 pro -rated
395
Midland Shell
Food Vending
7.50
396
if "
Cigarettes
12.00
397
it if
Filling Station
20.00
398
Jacobson Machine
Cigarettes
12.00
399
it If
Food Vending
12.50
400
Goodrich Retread
Food Vending
5.00
401
Wissota Mfg. Co.
Food Vending
5.00
402
The Mad Platter
Food Vehicle
10.00
403
Fashion Beauty Salon
Food Vending
5.00
404
Flui Dyne Co.
Food Vending
5.00
405
James Lukasavits
Cigarettes at Swiss Matic
Exempt - Blind
406
" it
Food Vending if If
Exempt
407
James F. Ryan
Cigarettes at Alpha Building
Exempt - Blind
408
Itif
Food Vending " "
Exempt
409
" "
Cigarettes at Minneaot&'.�, Hi - Way
Exempt
410
" If
Food Vending it If"
Exempt
411
it If
Cig. at Minnesota State Offices
Exempt
412
it if
"
Food Vending It
Exempt
413
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Cigarettes at Minn. Hi -Way Lilac Drive
Exempt
414
"
Food Vending if "
Exempt
415
Upjohn Company Inc.
Food Vending
Exempt
416
Food Vending
5.00
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Resolution re: Interest on Municipal Bonds:
Member Garis introduced the following resolution and PROVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION URGING CON'T'INUATION OF FULL
TAX EXEMPTION ON MUNICIPAL BONDS"
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Jensen, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted
in favor thereof: Bies, Garis, Jensen, 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 page0�-_.
Employment of Bond Consultants; Financial Consultants:
The Village Manager recommended the employment of Dorsey, Marquart, Windhorst,
West & Halladay as Bond Consultants and T. G. Evensen & Associates Inc., as
Financial Consultants.
MOVED by Garis seconded by Bies carried to approve the employment of Dorsey,
Marquart, Windhorst, West & Halladay as Bond Consultants and T. G. Evensen &
Associates, Inc., as Financial Consultants.
Re: 1970 BudEet :
MOVED by Jensen seconded by Bies carried to hold an Adjourned ?Meeting on the
1970 Budget on September 8, 1969, at 7:30 P.M.
Planning Consultant for Current Items:
The Village Manager presented a request for retaining a Planning Consultant on
a part time basis for current items. Urban Planning & Design, Inc., submitted
a proposal & Midwest Planning & Research.
MOVED by Garis seconded by Stockman carried to authorize the Mayor and Village
Manager to sign an agreement with Urban Planning & Design, Inc., as Planning
Consultants for current items.
Resignation of Golf Pro:
The Village Manager presented the resignation of the Golf Pro, Ross Stevens.
MOVED by Garis seconded by Bies carried to release Ross Stevens, Golf Pro,
from his contract with the Village on November 1, 1969.
Increase of "On -Sale" Liquor License Fees:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Bies carried to place the "increase of "On -Sale"
Liquor License fees on the agenda for the meeting of September 16, 1969.
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Village Case vs Paramount Builders - Western Avenue:
The Village Attorney reviewed the case pending in court, alleged damages
$2, x+00.00.
Council authorized the Village Attorney to negotiate with Paramount Builders.
July 31st Budget Report:
MOVED by Garis seconded by Stockman carried to receive and file the July 31st
Budget Report.
Minutes of Board of Zoning Appeals (8-12.1969):
MOVED by Jensen seconded by Bies carried to receive and file the minutes of
the Board of "Zoning Appeals for August 12, 1969.
Bills:
MOVED by Jensen seconded by Bies carried to approve the bills as submitted
on the prelist.
Resolution Ordering Dust Treatment - 70 -DA -1:
Member Garis introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION ORDERING DUST TREATMENT FOR CERTAIN STREETS''
(70 -DA -1)
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, Garis, Jensen, 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_.
Agreement for Custodian Services:
Council authorized signing an agreement with John Burgess for supervisory
custodian services for the municipal buildings for $677.00 per month.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Jensen carried to adjourn the meeting at 1:00 A.M.,
to September 9, 1969, in the Civic Center at 7:301-P..M.
Attest:
Village Clerk
Mayor