05-18-70 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
May 18, 1970
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 18, 1970 at 7:30
o'clock P. M.
The following members were present: Bies, Paulson, Stockman, and Teresi;
and the following was absent: Jensen.
Present were Village Manager, Barkley G. Omans; Village Attorney, Harold
Evarts; Village Engineer, Lowell Odland; Village Clerk, Helen Penniman;
Superintendent of Building & Zoning, Jon Westlake.
Minutes of April 20, 1970 & May 4, 1970:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Paulson carried to approve the minutes of
April 20, 1970, and May 4, 1970, as submitted to Council.
_Continued Public Hearing - 70--SI-2: 23rd Ave., Winnetka to Rhode Island;
Rhode Island, 23rd Ave. to Medicine Lake Road:
The Village Engineer reviewed the proposed improvements (70 -SI -2).
Mr. Bennett questioned how deep the excavations will be to remove fill.
Mr. Fred Jones, owns land on 23rd Avenue North, needs zoning to support
special assessments.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Paulsonseconded by Bies carried to delete Rhode Island from 23rd
Avenue to Medicine Lake Road, from resolution ordering construction.
MOVED by Bies seconded by Paulson carried to approve construction on 23rd
Avenue from Winnetka Avenue to Rhode Island Avenue North.
Continued Public Hearing - 70 -SS -1, Storm Sewer, T.H. #100, Angelo Drive,
Alfred Road & Golden Valley Road:
Mr. Maynard W. Saxe, 1415 Angelo Drive, in favor of improvement. Pond is
stagnant, Unity Avenue storm sewer is causing water level to rise, the Vill-
age has not done anything about contamination problem.
Mr. Russell Johnston, 1401 Angelo Drive, spoke in favor of the proposed
storm sewer.
Mrs. George Randall, opposed the project, doesn't want assessment.
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Mr. Richard P. Dunn, 1311 Toledo Avenue, opposed to project.
Mr. Ray J. Choromanski, 1315 Angelo Drive, has already paid for storm
sewer, he submitted pictures of algae in the pond to the south of the
proposed project.
Mr. Herb Bedwell, 1335 Angelo Drive, stated he favored proper construction
of the storm sewer and suggested elimination of the pond.
Mr. Fred Cruzen, 1441 Angelo Drive, opposed the project, suggested re -design
of drainage would help the problem. When drainage comes on his property
he will be glad to pay assessment.
Mr. James Fitzpatrick, 1340 Toledo Avenue, stated it would be cheaper to
raise the houses than construct the storm sewer.
Mr. Joe H. Carroll, 2433 Angelo Drive, said the pond is fenced for private
use of the owners.
Mr. K. J. Walker, 1436 Unity Avenue, stated he looked all over trying to
find a duck pond to live by, but couldn't find one, was opposed to paying
assessment for a private pond for someone else.
Mr. George E. Fischer, 5300 Topel Road, questioned how many times Mr. John-
ston had been inconvenienced by water in the past five years.
The Village Manager gave a resume of the drainage and storm sewer construc-
tion in the past in this area.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Bies introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS"
(Proposed Storm Sewer - 70 -SS -1)
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, Paulson, 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 .
Member Paulson introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION"
(Proposed Storm Sewer 70 -SS -1)
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, Paulson, Stockman, and the following voted
against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was declared du;' -.r passed and
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adopted, signed by the Mayor, and his signature attested by the Village Clerk.
See Resolutions Book page .
Universi of Minnesota Strike Committee:
All present agreed to add the above item to the agenda.
Mr. Tom Kubic, 411 Ardmore Drive, Golden Valley, appeared representing the
Strike Committee of the University of Minnesota, to announce a public meet-
ing on May 22, 1970, in the Public Safety Building at 7:30 P.M., on Cambodia
and Southeast Asia War.
Mr. Francis Helgesen, Attorney, appeared on behalf of the Strike Committee.
Second Reading Ordinance Zoning, 2400 Unity Avenue to Multiple Dwelling M-1:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Bies carried to defer the second reading of the
above referenced ordinance to June 1, 1970.
Public Hearing - Public Improvement, 70 -SI -14, Curb & Gutter, 25th Ave.,
Valders Avenue & Jonellen Lane:
The Village Clerk presented an affidavit showing publication in the official
newspaper of the Notice of Public Hearing on certain proposed Public Improve-
ments, Concrete Curb and Gutter (70 -SS -14) described in the resolution of this
Council relating thereto, adopted on April 20, 1970. 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
except the following:
OBJECTOR OBJECTION
None None
Mr. John Hopponen, 2400 Valders Avenue North, presented a petition in favor
of the proposed improvement.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS"
(Concrete Curb and Gutter, 70 -SI -14)
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, Paulson, Stockman, and Teresi; and the following
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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 Bies introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION"
(Proposed Concrete Curb and Gutter)
70 -SI -14
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Paulson, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members
voted in favor thereof: Bies, Paulson, 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. /ID".
Public Hearing - Plat, Olvmgia Oaks Second Addition:
The Village clerk presented an affidavit of publication in the official news-
paper 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 present to do so were afforded opportunity
to express their views thereon.
OBJECTOR OBJECTION
None None
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Paulson carried to give preliminary approval to
the plat of Olympia Oaks Second Addition.
Appeal from BZA - Terry A Burns, 1548 Rhode Island Avenue North:
Dr. Robert Hoover, Chairman of the Board of Zoning Appeals, presented the
recommendation of the Board of Zoning Appeals. (see minutes of May 12, 1970)
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Paulson carried to refer the matter to the
Board of Zoning Appeals.
Communication - Metro Clean Air Committee:
A letter dated May 5, 1970, from the Metro Clean Air Committee, which was
received and filed.
Communication - V.F.W. Post #7051:
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All present agreed to add the above item to the agenda.
A letter dated May 18, 1970, from the V.F.W. Post #7051, was received
requesting approval of Poppy Day sales on May 21st and May 22nd.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Paulson carried to approve the request by
V.F.W. Post #7051 to sell Poppies on May 21st & May 22nd.
License List:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Paulson carried to approve the licenses as
follows:
No.
Licensee
Type
Fee
931
Willie's Rubbish
Garbage Hauling
$26.00 New
932
Metro Refuse, Inc.
"' it
26.00 New
933
Winnetka Foods, Inc.
Food Establishment
25.00
934
Budget Texaco - 6980
Wayzata B. Filling Station
20.00
Application for "Off -Sale"
Liquor Licenses:
MOVED
by Stockman seconded
by Paulson carried to approve the "Off
-Sale" Liq-
uor Licenses for 1970, as
follows:
1. Golden Valley Off Sale Liquors, Inc.
2. The New Boulevard, Inc.
3. Ralph Green dba Golden Hills Liquor Store
4. Michael Crakes dba Michael's Restaurant
5. Schuller's Tavern, Inc.
6. Valley Corporation
7. Glenn Corporation dba White House
8. Log Cabin Service, Inc.
9. Helen Gracyacz dba F & H Liquor Store
10. Robert L. Halseth dba Westview Liquors
11. LeRoy A. Funk dba Rosy's Liquors
12. John Blanchard Company
13. Byerly Beverages, Inc.
14. Queen's Plaza Liquors, Inc.
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Application for "Off -Sale" Liquor Licenses, Holiday Motor Hotel:
Mr, Jarl M. Fechner, President of Anmar Motel, Inc., dba Holiday Motor Hotel,
presented sketches of proposed area for "Off -Sale" liquor at 812 Lilac Drive
North.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Paulson carried to defer the matter to June 1,
1970.
Request for Public Hearing - Street Vacation, Winsdale at Flab:
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Stockman carried to call a public hearing to
vacate a portion of Winsdale at Flag Avenue on June 15, 1970.
Request for Sign Permit - 6980 Wayzata Boulevard, Budget Texaco:
The Superintendent of Building & Zoning presented a request for a sign permit
for Budget Texaco at 6980 Wayzata Boulevard.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Paulson carried to approve the request for a
sign permit for Budget Texaco at 6980 Wayzata Boulevard, subject to the appro-
val of the Superintendent of Building & Zoning.
Request for Special Parking Permit - Lupient Oldsmobile;
The Superintendent of Building & Zoning presented a request by Lupient Olds-
mobile for a special parking permit for used automobiles behind Budget Texaco
at 6980 Wayzata Boulevard, until their grading and parking lot surfacing is
completed.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Paulson carried to approve a special parking
permit for 45 days for Lupient Oldsmobile to park used cars behind Budget
Texaco at 6980 Wayzata Boulevard.
Waiver of Platting Ordinance - Jack Kraemer, 105 Meadow Lane North (Lot Division):
The Superintendent of Building & Zoning presented the request for waiver of
the Platting Ordinance at 105 Meadow Lane North for division of the following
property:
125 Meadow Lane North:
"South 121 15/100 feet of North 161 15/100 feet of
the East 210 feet of Lot C, Massolt Gardens and
that part of Lot 3, Block 1, Lebers Addition
lying East of the West Line of East 210 feet of
Lot C, Massolt Gardens, except road."
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105 Meadow Lane North:
"South 111 15/100 feet of North 272 3/10 feet
of the East 210 feet of Lot C, except road."
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Paulson carried to approve the Waiver of
Platting Ordinance for the above referenced property.
Human Rights Commission Minutes - April 9th - May 13, 1970:
Council discussed the Human Rights Commission recommendation to cancel the
proposed retreat.
Mr. Dave DeCoursin, Chairman of the Human Rights Commission, presented a re-
commendation from the Human Rights Commission for more time to plan the
retreat.
Mr. Charles Graves, Director of Human Rights Commission, appeared to dissent
the decision to postpone the proposed retreat.
Council unanimously approved the Human Rights Commission recommendation to
delay the planned retreat.
The Commission recommended the addition of two youths to the HUman Rights
Commission ages 16 through 20.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Paulson carried to increase the Human Rights
Commission to 14 members, providing for two youths ages 16 through 20, serv-
ing a two year term.
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Stockman carried to receive and file the minutes
of the Human Rights Commission for April 9th and May 13, 1970.
April Budget Report
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Stockman carried to receive and file the April
budget report.
Ordinance Revoking Library Sections:
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Stockman carried to give a first reading to an
ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDI14ANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE"
(Public Library Fund Abolished)
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Paulson carried to approve the ordinance here-
in quoted by title on its first reading.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Paulson carried to give a second reading to an
ordinance entitled:
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"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE"
(Public Library Fund Abolished)
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Stockman carried to approve the ordinance here-
in quoted by title on its second reading and to order publication thereof.
See Ordinance Book page d .
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Stockman carried to authorize the Mayor and
Village Manager to sign the deed and lease for the library property.
Request to Advertise for Bids - Golf Car Storage Building:
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Stockman carried to approve the request to ad-
vertise for bids for a Golf Car storage building on June 9, 1970.
Informal Quotations - Fencing & Backstop:
The Village Manager presented informal quotations for fencing and backstops
as follows:
BIDDER
ITEM A
ITEM B
ITEM C
Hlady Fence & Construction Co.
$2,760.00
$1,245.00
$1,231.00
Crowley Fence Company
2,769.20
1,157.15
1,494.22
U. S. Steel Corporation
3,400.00
1,995.00
3,270.00
Anchor Fence
3,800.00
3,900 (both
B & C)
We took these bids on an informal basis so we could split them up into the
three items which we thought would give us better competition.
Recommendation is made for award to:
Hlady Fence & Construction Co. - Items A & C
Crowley Fence Company - Item B
Purchase will be made from the Park Construction Fund.
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Stockman carried to approve the informal quota-
tions and award Items A & C to Hlady Fence & Construction Company in the amount
of $3,991.00 and Item B to Crowley Fence Company in the amount of $1,157.15,
from the Park Construction Fund.
Wage Transfer - Contingent Fund:
The Village Manager recommended transfer of $15,710.00 from the Contingent
Fund for wages and salaries not settled at budget time, and further recommended
that $3,270.00 be transferred from Utility surplus to Water & Sewer Maintenance
to cover wage settlement.
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MOVED by Stockman seconded by Paulson carried to approve the above refer-
enced transfers for wages and salaries.
Award of Bid - Aerial Ladder Truck:
The Village Clerk presented affidavit of publication in the official news-
paper. Sealed bids were received and the Village Manager, Fire Chief, and
Village Clerk met at the Civic Center at 7800 Golden 11:00 A.M., on Tues-
day, May 12, 1970, and publicly opened and read the bida as follows:
American LaFrance $61,900.00
Seagrave Fire Apparatus, Inc. 61,569.00
The Village Manager recommended the award to Seagrave Fire Apparatus, Inc.,
at $61,569.00, plus an additional $1,065.00 for rear wheel steering.
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Stockman carried to approve the bid of Seagrave
Fire Apparatus, Inc., for $62,634.00
Motor Vehicle License Office:
The Village Manager presented a request to use the main basement area of the
Public safety Building for a temporary location for the Motor Vehicle License
office until the Hennepin County Library building is complete, about March 1,
1971.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Paulson carried to approve the temporary use of
the Public safety Building for the Motor Vehicle License Office.
Request for Technical Rehearing - 70 -Wm -4, 70 -LF -3,4, 70 -SI -1,2,4,6,8 & 9:
The Village Manager presented a request for a technical rehearing on Public
Improvements (70-WM-4, 70 -LF -3,4; 70 -SI -1,2,4,6,8, & 9) on June 1, 1970.
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS"
(Proposed Improvements 70 -SI --1,2,4,7,8 & 9;
7o-wM-4, 70 -LF -3,4)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Paulson, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members
voted in favor thereof: Bies, Paulson, 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 pagelw_.
Painting of Village Water Tower:
Painting of the Village water tower will begin May 20, 1970, restricted park-
ing will be in effect until July 1, 1970.
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Request for Extension of Building Permit - 8701 Olson Highway, W.T.C.N.:
The Village Manager presented a request from WTCN Television, Inc., dated
May 4, 1970, for a sixty day extention to July 15, 1970.
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Stockman carried to deny the request for exten-
sion of building permit by WTCN Television, Inc.
Request for Public Hearing - Public Improvements, 70-WM-5, 70 -LF -5, 70 -SI -19
- 10th Avenue between Boone & Lewis Road
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS"
(Proposed Improvements 70-WM-5, 70 -LF -5, 70 -SI -19)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Paulson, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted
in favor thereof: Bies, Paulson, 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 - Public Improvements 70 -SI -102 70 -SI 18, 70 -SI -20:
Member Paulson introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS"
(70 -SI -10, 70 -SI -18 & 70 -SI -20)
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, Paulson, 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 Dust Treatment --(70-3):
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION ORDERING DUST TREATMENT FOR CERTAIN STREETS"
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Paulson, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted
in favor thereof: Bies, Paulson, 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 pageA2 -.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, May 18, 1970
Police -Community Relations Committee:
Council requested this item be placed on the June 1, 1970, agenda.
Planning Commission Minutes - April 27, 1970:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Paulson carried to receive and file the
minutes of the Planning Commission for April 27, 1970.
Bills:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Paulson carried to approve the bills as
submitted on the prelist.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Paulson carried to adjourn the meeting at
12:15 A.M.
Attest:
Village Clerk
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Mayor