07-06-71 City Council Minutes93
REGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
July 6, 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 July 6, 1971, at 7:30 o'clock P. M.
The following members were present: Hoover, Paulson, Stockman, Teresi, and
Ulstad; and the following were 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 June 21, 1971:
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Ulstad carried to approve the minutes of June 21,
1971, as submitted.
1970 Village Audit - George Hansen Company:
Mr. George Hansen and Gordon Anderson were present to review the Village Audit
for 1970. Mr. Hansen stated that the village funds were in excellent condi-
tion.
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Stockman carried to accept the audit and place
on file in the Clerk's office.
Public Hearing - Street Improvements - 71 -SI -9, 14, & 15:
The Village Clerk presented an affidavit showing publication in the official
newspaper of the Notice of Public Hearing on certain proposed Public Improve-
ments (71 -SI -9 On Golden Valley Road from Rhode Island Avenue to Pennsylvania
Avenue; 71 -SI -14 On Mandan Avenue adjacent to Lots 1 and 2, Block 6, Glenwood
View; and 71 -SI -15 on the South side of 26th Avenue North, from Zenith Avenue
to Xerxes Avenue) described in the resolution of this Council relating there-
to, adopted on June 7, 1971. 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.
71 -SI -9:
Councilman Hoover stepped down from the table because of a personal involve-
ment.
Mr. Wayne Johnson, Property Committee of Calvary Lutheran Church, requested
a change of the concrete apron on the church property to facilitate changes
in their parking lot in the future.
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Robert R. Hoover stated he had no objection to the curb and gutter.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
71 -SI -14:
The Village Engineer recommended driveway apron changes for Lots 1 & 2,
Block 6, Glenwood View.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
71 -SI -15:
Frank L. Farrell, 3100 Manor Drive, asked the cost per foot, the percent-
age of interest on the unpaid balance and length of assessment. Mr. Far-
rell requested that holes in the street be filled until the street work
is completed. He favors the proposed street improvement.
Mr. Barry K. Noack, 2534 Zenith Avenue North, in favor of construction.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS"
(71 -SI -9, 14 & 15)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly 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 Z e .
Member Ulstad introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION"
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: Hoover, Paulson, Stockman, Teresi, and Ulstad; and the
following voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was declar-
ed duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor, and his signature attested
by the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page Ll .
Request for Reconsideration of 1971 -RSL -40 (Street Lighting) Pat Darcey:
Mr. Darcey, 3240 Orchard Avenue North, was not present and no petition re-
questing reconsideration of street lighting 71 -RSL -40 was received. A large
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group of residents from the area were present and requested that the instal-
lation of street lights be continued immediately.
Mr. Lee Sanford, 3211 Orchard Avenue North, that the stoppage of installation
of street lights has created hard feelings in the community it was rather
poorly handled.
Mr. Gerald Hansen, 2946 Orchard Avenue North, asked where Mr. Darcy was in
January, 1971, when the public hearing was held.
Mr. Gene K"T, Northern States Power Company, will release the hold on
the construction and proceed as soon as all obstacles are cleared.
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Ulstad carried to lift the hold order and
resume construction.
Award of Plaque - Lyle Jensen:
The Mayor presented a plaque to Lyle Jensen for his dedicated service for
eleven and one half years on the Planning Commission and one and one half
years on the Village Council.
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Ulstad carried to receive the request and notify
the school district that Council is sympathetic to their request and invite
the district to any future meeting with the highway consultants.
Holiday Motor Hotel - Renewal of "On -Sale" Liquor License:
Councilman Ulstad was excused from the meeting at this time.
Mr. Jarl M. Fechner, Holiday Motor Hotel, 812 Lilac Drive North, presented
plans for proposed improvements to the kitchen area, estimated cost $40,000.00.
Mr. Pertl, Big Steer, has a management contract for the dining room and will
finance the improvements. They expect to start work before August 1, 1971.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Paulson carried to approve the renewal of the
"On -Sale" liquor license for the Holiday Motor Hotel, subject to the above
improvements being made during the license year. Member Hoover voted "No".
Request for "On -Sale" Club Liquor.License, VFW Post #7051:
Mr. Lien & K. G. Weller, VFW Post #7051, appeared to request the proposed
"Club", "On -Sale" Liquor license. They expect to move the club location in
Mr. Jensen
stated he hoped he would be
able to serve again in the future.
Request for
Pedestrian Crossing on T.H.
#12 - Independent School Dist #275:
The Village
Manager presented a request
dated June 17, 1971, from Indepen-
dent School
District #275 to provide an
overhead walkway for pedestrians on
T.H. #12 east
of T.H. #100.
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Ulstad carried to receive the request and notify
the school district that Council is sympathetic to their request and invite
the district to any future meeting with the highway consultants.
Holiday Motor Hotel - Renewal of "On -Sale" Liquor License:
Councilman Ulstad was excused from the meeting at this time.
Mr. Jarl M. Fechner, Holiday Motor Hotel, 812 Lilac Drive North, presented
plans for proposed improvements to the kitchen area, estimated cost $40,000.00.
Mr. Pertl, Big Steer, has a management contract for the dining room and will
finance the improvements. They expect to start work before August 1, 1971.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Paulson carried to approve the renewal of the
"On -Sale" liquor license for the Holiday Motor Hotel, subject to the above
improvements being made during the license year. Member Hoover voted "No".
Request for "On -Sale" Club Liquor.License, VFW Post #7051:
Mr. Lien & K. G. Weller, VFW Post #7051, appeared to request the proposed
"Club", "On -Sale" Liquor license. They expect to move the club location in
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approximately six months.
Council requested a report from the Village Health Officer and Fire
Department on the premises at 9+00 Golden Valley Road.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Paulson carried to defer pending reports
from staff.
License Application - Ernst Machinery & Housemoving Corporation:
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Stockman carried to approve the license for
Ernst Machinery & Housemoving Corporation.
Moving House - From 7509 Golden Valley Road to 1610 Yosemite Avenue North:
Councilman Hoover stepped down from the table because of a personal invol-
ment.
Mr. Ed. Jordan requested a house moving permit for the home at 7509 Golden
Valley Road to be moved to 1610 Yosemite Avenue North.
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Stockman carried to approve the house moving
permit for the home at 7509 Golden Valley Road to 1610 Yosemite Avenue North.
Purchase of Six Automatic Voting Machines:
The Village Manager presented a request to purchase six used Automatic
Voting Machines from Computer Election Systems at $4,800.00 F.O.B., Flint,
Michigan.
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Stockman carried to approve the purchase of
six used Automatic Voting Machines for $4,800.00 plus freight from Flint,
Michigan, and approve transfer of $5,220.00 from Contingency Fund to the
Election Budget.
Request for Public Hearing - Easement Vacation & Dedication, Murri-Mac Replat,
Outlot 2:
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Stockman carried to call a Public Hearing on
August 2, 1971, for Vacation of Easement & Dedication of Outlot 2, Murri-Mac
replat.
Liquor & Beer Ordinance Changes:
The Village Attorney proposed several ordinance changes in the liquor and
beer ordinances to conform with the Minnesota Legislative changes relating
to voting on election days other than state wide elections, off -sale per-
mitted on certain holidays, hours of sale for non -intoxicating sale on
election days, permitting minors to work in establishments selling intoxi-
cating liquor.
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MOVED by Stockman seconded by Hoover carried to request the Village Attorney
to prepare an amendment to the liquor and beer ordinances to conform with
the Minn. Legislative changes and to increase the "On -Sale" Liquor Licenses
from $4,000.00 to $5,000.00 effective July 1, 1972.
License List:
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Paulson carried to approve the license list with
the exception 1502 (Bonanza Rest.) as follows:
No. Licensee Type Fee
1499 North Star Amusement Itinerant Food $20.00
1500 Chrysler City, Inc. Carnival 50.00
1501 Gallagher's Disposal Garbage Hauler 26.00
1503 Richard Smith Solicitor 10.00
1504 John B. Tait Solicitor 10.00
Request re: 71 -PUD -3, Olson Concrete Company:
The Village Manager presented a request from the Olson Concrete Company,
dated July 1, 1971, that they re -submit a revised scheme to the Planning
Commission for their consideration on 71 -PUD -3.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Paulson carried to -'refer the request to the
Planning Commission for their consideration.
Request for Waiver of Platting Ordinance - 5601 Olson Hwy., 435 Turner's
Crossroad No.:
The Superintendent of Building & Zoning presented a request for waiver of
the Platting Ordinance for 5601 Olson Memorial Highway and 435 Turner's
Crossroad North for Lot Division of the following property:
5601 Olson Memorial Hirhway:
"That part of the Following described Tract of Land commenc-
ing at a point on South line of 6th Avenue North 929 6/10
feet Eastfrom West line of Lot 3, Sec. 33, Range 118, Town-
ship 21, the South 591 88/100 feet to North line of F B Turn-
er land thence East along North line thereof to East line of
Lot 3 thence North to South line of 6th Avenue North thence
West to beginning lying West of the South 198 feet thereof and
East of the West 100 Feet thereof except all that part of the
following described tract:
That part of Gov't. Lot 3, Sec. 33, T. 118, R. 21, described
as follows: Commencing at the NW corner of the N 99.0' of
the South 198.0' of the E. 149.0' of the W 1078.6' of that
part of said. Govt. Lot 3 lying N. of SKELLY'S ADDITION; thence
E. along the N. line of said N. 99.0' of the S. 193.0' a dis-
tance of 149.0' to the point of beginning; thence deflect to
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the left 10055' to the SW'ly right of way line of State Highway No. 55;
thence SE'ly along said right of way line to the N'ly line of said N. 99.0'
of the S. 198.01; thence W. along said N. line to the point of beginning,
except,State Highway Land."
435 Turner's Crossroad North:
"N 99 ft. of S 198 ft. of that part of Govt Lot 3, Sec. 33, R.118,
T. 21, lying N of SKELLY'S ADDITION and E. of the W 1078 6/10 ft
thereof; along with all that part of the following described tract:
That part of Gov't. Lot 3, Sec. 33, T. 118, R. 21, described as
follows: Commencing at the NW corner of the N 99.0' of the
South 198.0' of the E. 149.0' of the W 1078.6' of that part of
said Gov't. Lot 3 lying N. of SKELLY'S ADDITION; thence E. along
the N. line of said No. 99.0' of the S. 193.0' a distance of
149.0' to the point of beginning; thence deflect to the left
10055' to the SW'ly right of way line of State Highway No. 55;
thence SE'ly along said right of way line to the N'ly line of
said N. 99.0' of the S. 198.01; thence W. along said N. line to
the point of beginning, except State Highway Land."
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Paulson carried to approve the waiver of Platting
Ordinance for the above referenced property, subject to the stipulations of
the Planning Commission.
Request for Pennant Permit - Byerly Foods, 5725 Duluth Street:
All present agreed to add the above item to the agenda.
The Superintendent of Building & Zoning presented a request to fly a pennant
for 30 days at Byerly Foods, 5725 Duluth Street, announcing 24 hours per day
and 7 days per week for hours of business.
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Stockman carried to deny the request.
Quotation for Water Service - Medley Hills Park:
The Village Manager presented quotations for water service for Medley Hills
Park as follows:
0 & H Excavating $2,285.00
Martz Bros. 2,649.00
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Stockman carried to award the bid to the low
quotation 0 & H Excavating for $2,285.00.
Police Ride Along ProEram:
The Village Attorney presented a release and waiver on a proposed program
for Police Ride Along.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Hoover carried to approve the policies as
presented by the Public Safety Director on the Police Ride Along Program,
with the additional requirement of a signed release from the ride along.
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Request for Public Hearing - 71 -SS -3, Good Shepherd Church; (8-2-1971):
Member Hoover introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS"
(Proposed Storm Sewer - 71 -SS -3)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Member Stockman, 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 6r
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(REQUESTING NEW HOPE PARTICIPATION IN
STORM SEWER CONSTRUCTION - 71 -SS -3)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member
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 adopt-
ed, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the Village Clerk. See
Resolutions Book page.
Planning Commission Minutes - June 14th & 28, 1971:
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Stockman to receive and file the Planning Commiss-
ion minutes for June 14 and 28, 1971.
Reauest for Public Hearing - 71 -PUD -4, Dittrich Office Building (8-2-1971):
MOVEDby Stockman seconded by Hoover carried to call a public hearing on 71 -PUD -4,
Dittrich Office Building on August 2, 1971.
Environmental Committee Appointment:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Paulson carried to appoint Eugene Sander,
8510 Patsy Lane, to the Environmental Committee.
Park & Recreation Commission Minutes - June 24, 1971:
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Stockman carried to receive and file the minutes
of the Park & Recreation Commission for June 24, 1971.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Stockman carried to receive and file the minutes
of the Park & Recreation Commission for June 24, 1971.
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Civil Service Commission - Request Meeting With Council:
Council set a meeting with the Civil Service Commission at 6:00 P.M., on
July 12, 1971.
Building Board of Review Minutes - June 15, 1971:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Paulson carried to receive and file the Building
Board of Review minutes for June 15, 1971.
Bills & Claims:
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Hoover carried to approve the bills as submitted
on the prelist.
Discussion of Traffic Signals on Winnetka Avenue North:
Council discussed various negotiations with Hennepin County in an attempt to
have traffic signals installed on Winnetka Avenue North.
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION STRESSING THE URGENCY FOR LOCATION
OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS ON WINNETKA AVENUE"
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member
Ulstad, 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 6 &
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Stockman carried to adjourn the meeting at 1:00 A.M.
Attest:
Village Clerk
mayor
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