06-07-71 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
June 7, 1971
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the Council
of the Village of Golden Valley, Hennepin County, Minnesota, was held at
7800 Golden Valley Road in said Village on June 7, 1971, at 7:30 o'clock P.M.
The following members were present: Hoover, Paulson, Stockman, Teresi, and
Ulstad; and the following was absent: None.
Present were Village Manager, Barkley G. Omans; Village Attorney, Robert M.
Skare; Village Engineer, Lowell Odland; Superintendent of Building & Zoning,
Jon Westlake; Village Clerk, Helen Penniman.
Minutes of May 17, 1971:
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Stockman carried to approve the minutes of
May 17, 1971, as submitted.
Golden Valley Safety Council re: No Parking, Winnetka Ave. - Golden Valley
Road:
Mr. George Murad, Chairman of the Golden Valley Safety Council, presented a
recommendation for "No Parking" on Winnetka Avenue North and Golden Valley
Road in front of the Civic Center. Council discussed proposed stop and go
signals on Winnetka Avenue and the Village's negotiationswith Hennepin
County for the installation of traffic signals. No action was taken.
Re: T.H. #12 - Interstate #394, Dr. David Brown:
Dr. David Brown discussed the proposed changes to T.H. #12 as related to the
proposed Interstate #394, and requested the Village to request consultation
in the decision in the final plans for Interstate #394.
Mr. Jerry Mundt, 4212 Poplar Drive, stated the Goals & Policy Committee of
the Planning Commission is studying the proposed changes for T.H. #12.
Mr. Walter Sargent, 621 Radisson Road, is very concerned and requested that
the proposed changes be given more publicity.
Mr. Frederick Heldt, 5001 Colonial Drive, has assisted in work on the plans
for T.H. #12 during the past 12 years, one proposal would construct #394 on
stilts over #12 & #100 with speeds of 70 miles per hour minimum and 90 miles
per hour maximum.
Informal public hearing will be held in Golden Valley.
Jerry Mundt & Robert Provost for Action,Now Council re• Lyle Case:
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Mr. Mundt, 4212 Poplar Drive, read a letter to Council dated June 4, 1971.
Mr. Robert Provost, 1429 Tyrol Trail South, read a letter to Council dated
June 3, 1971.
The Village Attorney reviewed the Lyle Case in general.
Mr. Hyman Shinder, resident since 1952, stated he had no evidence of dis-
crimination in the village.
Mrs. Polly Staunton, President of Action Now Council, Mrs. Kathy Herje,
Chairman of the Park & Recreation Commission, and Mrs. Pat Moberg, Chair-
man of Human Rights Commission were also present.
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Stockman carried to take the requests under
consideration and consider whether any action should be taken within the
next 30 days.
Member Stockman stated that he supported the suggestions in the above re-
ferenced letters.
Resolution re: Plans T.H. #12 from T.H. #100 to East Village Limits:
Member Ulstad introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(S.P. 271+-88 (12=10) & S.P. 2715-98 (12=107))
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Member Hoover, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members
voted in favor thereof: Hoover, Paulson, Stockman, Teresi, and Ulstad;
and the following voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution
was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signa-
ture attested by the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book pages
0.
Hennepin County Agreement "TOPICS" Plan and Report:
The Village Engineer gave a resume of the "TOPICS" Plan and Report.
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Stockman carried to approve the agreement with
Hennepin County and authorize the proper Village officials to execute said
agreement.
Vic's Auto Body Parts, 721 Hampshire Avenue South - Victor G. Cossette:
Mr. Victor G. Cossette, Vic's Auto Body Parts at 721 Hampshire Avenue South
requested the height of fencing be changed from eight feet to six feet.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Paulson carried to refer the request to the
Building Board of Review for review on a revised landscape plan and the
request for change in fence height, with authority to act for the Council.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, June 7, 1971
Re: Park Improvements, Mrs. R. A. Hourigan,22380 Cavell Avenue:
Mr. Merlin Dewing, 2340 Cavell Avenue, presented a petition with 166
families requesting the Council and Park & Recreation Department for equip-
ment in Medley Hills Park in 1972.
Mrs. Duebner, 2420 Cavell Avenue, requested five additional mills in the
1972 budget for park improvement.
Craig Spencer, 2545 Cavell Ave.; T. R. Edstrom, 2335 Dacatur; David Kreager,
2360 Cavell Ave.; Mrs. Kreager, 2360 Cavell Ave., appeared and spoke in
support of improving Medley Hills Park.
Council took no action. The matter will be considered during budget meet-
ings for 1972.
Request for Six Months Extension on Filing Broggers Addition Plat:
The Superintendent of Building and Zoning presented a request by Steven
Brogger for a six months extension on filing Broggers Addition plat.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Hoover carried to approve the request for a six
months extension of time for filing Broggers Addition plat.
License List:
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Stockman carried to approve the license list as
follows:
No.
Licensee
Type
Fee
1494
Quadco
Vending N P
$ 5.00
1495
Golden Valley Little League
Peddlers - Candy
Exempt
Police Policy on Fire Arms:
The Director of Public Safety presented the Police Policy on Fire Arms and
answered questions on various points in the use of firearms.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Ulstad carried to approve the Police Policy on
Fire Arms as presented.
Budget Report - April, 1971:
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Hoover carried to receive and file the Budget
Report for April, 1971.
Scott Avenue Storm Drainage - Mr. Wilcox, 3398 Scott Avenue:
Mr. Wilcox, 3398 Scott Avenue North, was present regarding the water problem
on his property.
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MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Stockman carried to authorize the Village staff
to negotiate for the purchase of the property at 3398 Scott Avenue North.
Request for Waiver of Platting Ordinance - 621 Turner's Crossroad:
The Superintendent of Building and Zoning presented the request for Waiver
of the Platting Ordinance for Donald B. Scott at 701 Turner's Crossroad for
a lot division creating another lot of 10,494 square feet.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Ulstad carried to deny the request for Waiver
of Platting Ordinance, the proposed lot does not meet minimum requirements.
Golden Valley Jaycees - Play Equipment:
Mr. Dale Peterson, Golden Valley Jaycees, presented a proposal to help in
establishing some play equipment at Brookview Park as a club project.
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Stockman carried to accept the Jaycees proposal
to supply materials and labor for the four designs for play equipment.
Mrs. Kathy Kertje, Chairman of the Park & Recreation Commission, requested
approval to spend $6,000 for tennis courts in participation with School
District #275 and enter into a maintenance agreement that meets approval of
the School District and the Village.
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Paulson carried to approve the request by the
Park and Recreation Commission to spend $6,000 at $1,000 a ,year beginning
in 1972 for tennis courts, in participation with School District #,275, and
enter into a maintenance agreement.
Park and Recreation Commission Minutes - May 27, 1971:
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Ulstad carried to receive and file the Park &
Recreation Commission minutes for May 27, 1971.
Metropolitan Sewer Board Agreement:
The Village Manager submitted a proposed Rental Agreement with the Metro-
politan Sewer Board for payment of $600.00 per mile per year and covers the
period of January 1, 1971 through January 1, 1972.
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Ulstad carried to approve the Rental Agreement
with the Metropolitan Sewer Board and authorize the execution of same.
Scott Avenue Storm Drainage - Cost Allocation:
The Village Manager presented a "Suggested Cost Allocation for Elimination
of the Scott Avenue Drainage Problem" from the Bassett Creek Flood Control
Commission, dated May 19, 1971.
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Ulstad carried to accept the report and convey
to the Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission Council approval.
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Sprinkler System Materials:
The Village Manager presented a request to purchase sprinkler system
materials for Medley Hills and Lakeview Heights Parks in the amount of
$2,624.96.
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Hoover carried to approve the purchase of
sprinkler system materials from Goodin Company in the amount of $2,624.96
for Medley Hills and Lakeview Heights Parks.
Bid Openings:
The Village Manager presented bids for emergency sewer replacement on
Scott Avenue for which an appropriation of $20,000 was made at the last
meeting and an additional appropriation of $25,000 is needed. The Bids
were as follows:
Northdale Construction $41,725.00
White Construction 41,769.00
Barbarossa & Sons 69,435.00
Nodland & Associates 97,046.00
Recommendation is made for award to Northdale Construction Company the low
bidder and an additional appropriation of $25,000 from the Utility Fund
unappropriated surplus. The total Utility unappropriated surplus is $77,862.
The appropriation of $45,000 to cover this job seriously depletes the sur-
plus in the fund. There is no other answer to maintaining sewer service and
the Engineer recommends that we go ahead with the work.
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Ulstad carried to award the bid to the low bid-
der, Northdale Construction, in the amount of $41,725.00; and appropriate
$25,000 from the Utility Fund.
The Village Manager presented bids for replacement of concrete pavement as
follows:
Carlson-LaVine, Inc. $18,528.50
Northdale Construction 24,212.50
Arnold Beckman, Inc. 26,400.00
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Hoover carried to award the bid to the low bid-
der, Carlson-LaVine, Inc., in the amount of $18,528.50.
The Village Manager presented bids for a double -drum vibratory compactor
roller with drive on both drums as follows:
Road Machinery No bid
Borchert Ingersoll Co. $ 8,325.00 - 5% Bid Bond
Air Power Equip. Co. 7,550.00 - Cert. Ck. $450.
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Paulson carried to continue to June 21, 1971.
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Salary Increase for Police Lieutenant Howard:
The Village Manager recommended an increase to $13,800 for Lieutenant
Howard effective with the May 30th payroll date.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Paulson carried to approve a pay increase
for Lieutenant Howard to $13,800, effective May 30, 1971.
Resolution Requesting Participation in Storm Sewer by New Hope:
The Village Manager presented a resolution requesting New Hope participation
of 56% in the construction of storm sewer in the vicinity of Brogger's
Addition.
Member Ulstad introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(Requesting New Hope Participation in Storm
Sewer Construction - 71 -SS -1)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Mem-
ber Hoover, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof: Hoover, Paulson, Stockman, Teresi, and Ulstad; 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 1q Y
"Lighted School Concept" - School District #281:
The Village Manager presented a request for recommendation for a represent-
ative from Golden Valley to serve on a committee to study "The Lighted
School Concept".
Council suggested John or Jael Ferguson, 4827 Culver Road; Mrs. Duebner, 2420
Cavell Avenue to represent Golden Valley on a committee to study "The Lighted
School Concept".
Request to Negotiate for Acquisition of Ponding Areas:
The Village Engineer requested approval to negotiate for acquisition of var-
ious ponding areas in the south trunk sewer area.
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Ulstad carried to authorize negotiation for
ponding areas.
Resolution - No Parking, Service Road T. H. #55:
The Village Engineer requested a resolution for "No Parking" on the Service
Road on T. H. #55.
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
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"RESOLUTION"
(Restricting Parking - North Service Road
of State Trunk Highway No. 55)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Member Paulson, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members
voted in favor thereof: Hoover, Paulson, Stockman, Teresi, and Ulstad; and
the following voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was
declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature at-
tested by the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page
Request for Public Hearing - Public Improvements - 71 -SI -11+,15,16 (7-6-1971):
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS"
(71 -SI -11+, 15, 16)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Member Ulstad, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members
voted in favor thereof: Hoover, Paulson, Stockman, Teresi, and Ulstad;
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_.
Sidewalks, Golden Valley Road & Winnetka Avenue (Including Widening):
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Paulson carried to transfer $12,000 from the
Contingent Fund to the Street budget for construction of sidewalks on
Golden Valley Road from Pennsylvania Avenue to Winnetka, and on Winnetka
Avenue from Golden Valley Road to 10th Avenue North on the east side of
Winnetka.
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Paulson carried to request the Village Engineer
to prepare estimates for sidewalk construction on Winnetka Avenue North
from 10th Avenue to Medicine Lake Road and send notices of an informal
hearing on June 21, 1971.
Building Board of Review Minutes - May 18, June 1, 1971:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Ulstad carried to receive and file the minutes
of the Building Board of Review for May 18th and June 1, 1971.
Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes - May 26, 1971:
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Ulstad carried to receive and file the Board of
Zoning Appeals minutes for May 26, 1971.
Human Rights Commission Minutes - May 13, 1971:
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, June 7, 1971
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Hoover carried to receive and file the Human
Rights Commission minutes for May 13, 1971.
Planning Commission Minutes - May 24, 1971:
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Stockman carried to receive and file the Plann-
ing Commission Minutes for May 24, 1971.
Bills & Claims:
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Hoover carried to approve the bills as submit-
ted on the prelist.
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Paulson carried to adjourn the meeting at
1:30 A. M.
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Mayor
Attest:
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Village Clerk