07-19-71 City Council Minutes102
REGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
July 19, 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 19, 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, and Building Inspector, Allan M. Ostrow.
Minutes of July 6, 1971:
MOVED by Hoover, seconded by Paulson, carried to approve the minutes of
July 6, 1971, as corrected.
Award of Plaque - John L. Bies (Former Councilman):
The Mayor presented a plaque to John L. Bies for his dedicated service on the
Village Council and Planning Commission.
Acceptance of Plat - Earl Wilson's Fourth Addition:
Scott Wilson, representing Earl Wilson, was present to answer questions.
Warren Lundsgaard, Chairman of the Planning Commission, stated that the
Planning Commission recommended that the plat be granted.
Alvin L. Schrader, 8435 Wesley Drive, had the following questions:
1. Water run-off?
2. Traffic created by children?
3. Will the wooded area be wrecked, bringing property valuation down?
In reply, Lowell Odland, Village Engineer, stated storm sewer will be available;
and Scott Wilson stated that house valuations will be in line with the area.
Those who appeared as interested residents: Jack Watson of 1525 Aquila Avenue
North, G. T. Kessler of 1537 Aquila Avenue North, and R. E. Menk of 1625
Zealand Avenue North.
MOVED by Paulson, seconded by Stockman and carried to grant preliminary plat
approval.
Public Hearing - 71 -PUD -1 Benson -Orth Associates,_ Inc.
David Nelson of Design Associates Inc., was present to answer questions and
presented the concept plan for Bassett Creek Plaza showing six three story
office buildings (approximately 2.5,000 sq. ft., per building).
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A discussion was held regarding the parking ration of one car for every 250
square feet of office space. Stockman questioned whether this is enough
parking space and how this ratio is arrived at.
Warren Lundsgaard, Chairman of Planning Commission, stated that the Planning
Commission gave concept approval and recommended that this be used for business
and professional offices.
The Mayor then announced that the meeting was open for public hearing.
Gordon Garis was present as an interested resident and stated that it was a
shock to hear that Phase I could be detailed out and the other five (5)
Phases would be worked out at a later time. He suggested that Council require
the developer to show more detail.
Dr. G. S. Landsman of 5940 St. Croix Avenue stated children will be put to
additional danger and questioned the flow of traffic. Leo Cram of 1880 Adair
Avenue North, stated that the entire plans should be followed up on.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Paulson, seconded by Ulstad, carried unanimously, to approve
the concept plan as to Business and Professional Office uses and general
approach.
Public Hewing - Watermain (71-WM-3):
The Village Clerk presented an affidavit showing publication in the official
newspaper of the Notice of Public Hearing on certain proposed Public Improvements -
Proposed Watermain 71-WM-3 - described in the resolution of this Council relating
thereto, adopted on June 21, 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.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Ulstad introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS"
(Proposed Watermain 71-WM-3)
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: 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 4?
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Member Hoover introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION
(Proposed Watermain 71=WM-3)
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_.
Public Hearing - Watermain 71-WM-3 County Road 18 from Duluth to Medicine Lake:
Those who appeared as interested residents were: G. W. Gunderson of 2732 Xylon
Avenue North, and Mr. Halseth of 2500 Mendelssohn Avenue North.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Ulstad introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION APPROVING WATERMAIN"
(71-WM-3)
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: Hoover, Paulson, Stockman, Teresi and Ulstad; and the follow-
ing voted against the same: None, whereupon saiq esolution was declared duly
passed and adopted. See Resolutions Book page_.
Pollution and Algae - H. C. Schiller Re: DeCola Addition Ponds:
H. C. Schiller stated property owners should not be responsible for correcting
this situation because 30 or 40 homes are not making this pollution. The
pollution is being caused by salt, storm run-off, etc., and the Village should
be responsible.
Mr. Omans, Village Manager, suggested that this problem be turned over to the
Environmental Committee for study.
Those who appeared as interested residents were: John Hagen of 2041 Kelly Drive
and A. Milum of 7355 Winnetka Heights Drive.
It was moved by Stockman, seconded by Ulstad, carried unanimously, that this
problem be turned over to the Environmental Committee.
Golden Valley Women's Club
Re:
Recycling Station:
The Village Manager stated
that
there is a recycling station located at Pako
Corporation in the Village,
and
that the Women's Club might be interested in
exploring a joint effort.
In the meantime, for $150 a portable hockey warm-
ing house could be set up under
the water tank.
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It was moved by Ulstad, seconded by Paulson, carried unanimously, to put a
hockey building at the Civic Center as a temporary station.
Representative William Frenzel Re: Revenue Sharing:
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Paulson, carried to receive and file the
communication.
Roman Borgerding Re: Environmental Representative Appointment:
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Ulstad, carried unanimously, to defer this
item pending recommendation by the Environmental Commission.
Calvin Olson Re: Liquor License Fees:
MOVED by Paulson, seconded by Hoover, carried unanimously to notify Mr. Olson
when the ordinance on liquor license changes comes up for hearing.
VFW Post #7051 - Club Liquor License:
Mr. Loren Lein was present to make the request.
The Council stated that the Ordinance requires no dispensing of liquor within
400 feet of a school; and the VFW Post #7051 is 360 feet within a school. The
Council received inspection reports from the Health Inspector and the Building
Inspector. The Mayor then suggested that a new building would have to be built
in a proper location.
Cork & Cleaver Liquor License Request:
Mr. Robert Berrell and Peter Greene of Cork & Cleaver were present to request
a liquor license for the building to be located on Highway #12 and Hampshire
Avenue.
MOVED by Paulson, seconded by Ulstad, carried unanimously, that the Council
review the present liquor license policy.
Scott Investors, Inc. (Bonanza Steak House) Malt Liquor On Sale License Request:
No appearance was made by the applicant, and the douncil did not feel the
location was suitable.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Paulson, carried to deny the malt liquor license
request.
License List:
MOVED by Hoover, seconded by Paulson, carried to approve the license list as
follows:
No.
Licensee
Bond
Tie
Fee
1505
Ambassador Press
63,028.00
Vend N.P.
$ 5.00
1506
Keith's Mobil
(Eagle Ind.)
Cigarettes
12.00
1507
Keith's Mobil
Vend. N.P.
5.00
1508
Westwood Hills
Service
Filling Station
15-00
1509
Golden Valley
Cab, Inc.
Taxi -Cab
11.00
1510
Speed';s Shell
Service
Filling Station
45.00
1511
Golden Valley
Sppr
Filling Station
15.00
1512
Golden Valley
Spur
Cigarettes
9.00
Bid Opening, 71 -SS -1; 71 -CW -1 & 2; 71 -SI -9 & 15:
The Village Manager presented bids which were opened and read on July 15, 1971.
The bids were as follows: (Storm Sewer down Cavell Avenue):
Bidder Total Bid Bond
White Construction $22,537.80 5%
0 & H 24,608.00 5%
Northdale Construction 23,788.00 5%
QRS Construction Company 28,117.50 5%
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Hoover, carried to approve the low bid award to
White Construction.
The Village Manager also presented bids which were opened and read on
July 15, 1971 as follows: (for curb and gutter on Golden Valley Road and
26th Avenue, and for the sidewalk along Golden Valley Road and Winnetka Avenue):
Bidder
Total Bid
Bond
F. A. Kelly
$56,699.75
5%
Marvin Rehbein
63,028.00
5%
Mario Frasson
55,903.85
5%
Arnold Beckman
59,038.00
5%
MOVED by Hoover, seconded by Ulstad, carried to approve the low bid award to
Mario Frasson, subject to deleting asphalt work as a condition of the award.
June 1971 Budget Report:
MOVED by Ulstad, seconded by Hoover, carried to receive and file the June Budget
Report for 1971.
Quotation Award on Street Department Loader:
The Manager reported on difficulties with the torque converter on the Hough Loader.
Only one quotation can be obtained on parts and repair through an authorized
dealer.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Ulstad, carried to award the repair to Hall
Equipment on estimate of $4,205.96.
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Waiver of Platting Ordinance (Lot Division) 8805 - 7th Avenue North Premier Realty:
Robert Brenny presented the lot division plans to Council.
Planning Commission recommended that: (1) the remaining 68' of Lot 2 be combined
with Lot 3 Block 3. (2) required 35' of landscaping off the South property
line be resolved.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Ulstad, carried unanimously, to approve the lot
division as follows:
"East Parcel: The East 150 feet of Lot 2, Block 3, Golden Valley
Industrial Park."
"West Parcel: Lot 2, Block 3, Golden Valley Industrial Park except
the East 150 feet thereof."
Mr. Brenny was notified a waiver could only be considered by the Board of
Zoning Appeals.
Microfilm Reader and Printer:
The Village Manager recommended the purchase of a factory re -conditioned 3M
reader -printer for microfilm at a cost of $1,110.
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Hoover, carried that the purchase be approved
from 3M Business Products and that a transfer of $1,110 be made from the
general contingent fund to the Engineering Department."
Environmental Committee Minutes - June 22, 1971 and July 8, 1971•
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Hoover carried to receive and file the minutes
of the Environmental Committee for June 22, 1971 and July 8, 1971.
Building Board of Review Minutes - July 6,1971:
MOVED by Ulstad, seconded by Paulson carried to receive and file the minutes
of the Building Board of Review for July 6, 1971. Council expressed concern
that Board attendance was low and suggested that the Village Manager send a
letter to the Chairman of the Board.
Human Rights Commission Minutes - July 8, 1971:
Mrs. Patricia Moberg, Chairman of the Human Rights Commission, requested an
increase of youth membership on the Human Rights Commission from two to four,
giving the Commission sixteen members. She stated the members should be
seclected from Armstrong High School., Golden Valley High School, and Robbins -
dale High School.
MOVED by Ulstad, seconded by Paulson, carried to approve the request to
increase youth membership from two to four.
MOVED by Paulson, seconded by Hoover, carried to receive and file the minutes
of the Human Rights Commission for July 8, 1971.
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Planning Commission Minutes - July 12, 1971:
MOVED by Stockman,seconded by Ulstad, carried to receive and file the minutes
of the Planning Commission for July 12, 1971.
Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes - July 1.3, 1971:
MOVED by Ulstad, seconded by Hoover, carried to receive and file the minutes
of the Board of Zoning Appeals for July 13, 1971.
Board of Review Minutes - July 12, 1971:
MOVED by Hoover, seconded by Paulson, carried to receive and file the minutes
of the Board of Review for July 12, 1971.
Neighborhood Problem - Bassetts Creek Lane:
No action was taken regarding a complaint that a doctor was conducting his
business from his home. There is no evidence of charging of fees which would
be a necessary part of a business operation violation.
Park Board Re: Park Bus Operation:
Raymond Peterson, representing the Park Board, appeared on behalf of the Park
Board recommending that the Village accept and operate a park bus.
After discussion and Park Board assurance that it would not result in any cost
or budget increase, it was:
MOVED by Stockman, seconded by Ulstad, carried to accept the donation of a
bus to the Park Board.
Action Now - Provost on Lyle Case:
The Mayor stated. Council has set August 17, 1971 at 7:30 P.M., as a meeting
date with the Human Rights Commission, four (4) members of the Action Now
Council and the chairman of the Police -Community Relations Committee; to try
to come up with a method to convey to the people of Golden Valley what has
transpired and what has been learned from the Lyle Case.
The Council also indicated that they would not further consider the Provost
letter in reference to discipline of the officers. The Council feels the
best interests of the community are served in dealing only within constructive
approach to what can be learned, and perhaps change, as a result of the
Lyle Case.
Human Rights Commission Minutes - July 15, 1971:
MOVED by Paulson, seconded by Hoover, carried to receive and file the minutes
of the Human Rights Commission for July 15, 1971.
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Bills and Claims:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Paulson, carried to approve the bills as submitted
on the prelist.
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Paulson carried to adjourn the meeting at 1:00 A.M.
Attest:
Village Clerk
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Mayor