01-17-72 City Council Minutes1
REGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
January 17, 1972
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 January 17, 1972, at 7:30 o'clock
P. M.
The following members were present: Hoover, Riggs, Stockman, and Ulstad;
and the following was absent: Paulson.
Present were Village Manager, Barkley G. Omans; Village Attorney, Robert M.
Skare; Village Engineer, Tom Snetsinger; Village Clerk, Helen Penniman;
Public Safety Director, David Gorski; Sanitarian, Tom Oas.
Minutes of January 3, 1972:
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Hoover carried to approve the minutes of January
3, 1972, as submitted.
Public Hearing - Public Improvement - Watermain (72-WM-1):
The Village Clerk presented an affidavit showing publication in the official
newspaper of the Notice of Public Hearing on certain proposed Public Improve-
ments (Proposed Watermain, 72-WM-1) described in the resolution of this
Council relating thereto, adopted on December 6, 1971. Said affidavit was
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 improvement, and all persons present to do so were
afforded opportunity to express their views thereon. No persons presented
objections except the following:
OBJECTOR OBJECTION
Mr. C. J. Schwebach Opposed to water construction now,
580+ Olson Mem. Highway does not need it.
Weinstein International Corp. Letter in opposition for their three
5738 Olson Mem. Highway lots, see no possible use.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
The Village Manager reviewed the assessment policy for watermains.
Member Ulstad introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS"
(Proposed Watermain - 72-WM-1)
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The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly second-
ed by Member Hoover, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following
members voted in favor thereof: Hoover, Riggs, Stockman, 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_ -
Member Ulstad introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION"
(Proposed Watermain - 72-WM-1)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Stockman, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following mem-
bers voted in favor thereof: Hoover, Riggs, Stockman, and Ulstad; and the
following voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was de-
clared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attest-
ed by the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page.
Public Hearin - Public Improvement - Watermain (72-WM-2):
The Village Clerk presented an affidavit showing publication in the official
newspaper of the Notice of Public Hearing on certain proposed public improve-
ments (Proposed Watermain, 72-WM-2) described in the resolution of this
Council relating thereto, adopted on December 6, 1971. Said affidavit was
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 - 72-WM-2)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Hoover, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members
voted in favor thereof: Hoover, Riggs, Stockman, and Ulstad; and the fol-
lowing 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_ 61 9 .
Member Ulstad introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION"
(Proposed Watermain - 72-WM-2)
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, January 17, 1972
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Stockman, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following mem-
bers voted in favor thereof: Hoover, Riggs, Stockman, and Ulstad; and the
following voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was de-
clared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attes-
ted by the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page.
Public Hearing - Public Improvement - Street Lights (RSL -45):
The Village Clerk presented an affidavit showing publication in the official
newspaper of the Notice of Public Hearing on certain proposed Public Improve-
ments (RSL -45) described in the resolution of this Council relating thereto,
adopted on December 6, 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.
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS"
(Proposed Residential Street Lighting - RSL -45)
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, Riggs, Stockman, 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 /5-.Z.
Environmental Committee Report on Functions:
George Kelby, Chairman of the Environmental Committee, reported on the duties
and functions of the Environmental Committee and presented a proposed ordin-
ance to Council.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Stockman to receive and file the Environmental
Committee report dated January 17, 1972•
Re: N. W. Suburban Mental Health Planning:
Mrs. Ann Graves, Vice Chairman of the Human Rights Commission, reported on
a proposed community based program of the N. W. Suburban Mental Health Pro-
gram.
No action was taken.
Second Reading - Ordinance Amending Department of Public Safety:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Ulstad carried to give a second reading to an
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ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE"
(Department of Public Safety)
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Hoover carried to approve the ordinance
herein quoted by title on its second reading and to order publication there-
of. See Ordinance Book page.
Resignation From Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission - Gordon Garis:
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Hoover carried to accept Gordon Garis' resigna-
tion from Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission and send a letter of appre-
ciation for his efforts and service to the village.
Appointment of Representative to Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission:
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Ulstad carried to appoint John L. Bies as Golden
Valley's representative to the Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission.
Resignation From Human Rights Commission - Stephen Swartz:
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Stockman carried to accept Stephen Swartz resig-
nation from the Human Rights Commission and send a letter of appreciation
for his service.
Animal Humane Society of Hennepin County - Tag Sale Date:
The Village Manager presented a letter dated January 6, 1972, requesting
approval of "Humane Society Tag Days" on October 19th & 20th, 1972.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Ulstad carried to approve the dates of Oct-
ober 19th & 20th, 1972, as "HUMANE SOCIETY TAG DAYS".
License List:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Hoover carried to approve the license list,
as follows:
No.
Licensee
Cigarettes
1630
The White House
Cigarettes
$12.00
1631
Western Fuel & Oil Co.
"
12.00
1632
Chrysler City
it12.00
1633
Dick's Standard - 600 Boone No.
it
12.00
163+
United Beef
"
12.00
1635
Rapid Copy (Garlock Vending)
it12.00
1636
Standard Oil Warehouse "
"
12.00
Award of Bids - Upper Level Remodeling'Village Hall:
The Village Clerk presented an affidavit of publication in the official news-
paper. Sealed bids were received and the Village Manager, Finance Director,
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, January 17, 1972
Village Clerk and Fred Poisson, Architect
met at the Civic
Center at 7800
Golden Valley Road at 11:00 A.M., on January 14, 1972, and
publicly opened
and read the bids as follows:
Upper Level Remodeling Bid Tabulation Due:
January 14, 1972
Golden Valley Village Hall
11:00 A.M.
BIDDERS Bid Bond
Base Bid
Alt. #1.
B - E Enterprises -
$ 9,995.00
- 150.00
Berglund - Johnson 5%
10,967.00
- 450.0
W. H. Cates Construction "
12,975.00
- 200.00
August Cederstrand Co. it
10,948.00
- 200.00
Dupre Construction it
9,589.00
- 258.00
Elview Construction it
10,361.00
- 200.00
Lyell C. Halverson Co. It
12,140.00
- 200.00
Kloster - Madsen, It
11,490.00
- 210.00
William Kranz, Inc.
10,796.00
- 308.00
Loeffel - Engstrand Co. "
11,310.00
-210.00
Lund - Martin Co. "
14,900.00
-190.00
Orvedahl Const.
13,980.00
-300.00
R'Lee Construction "
901.00
-200.00
Roger Sheehy Company "
11,400.00
-200.00
Sheehy Construction Co.
13,045.00
-180.00
Unsco, Incorporated
8,990.00
-250.00
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Hoover carried
to award the
bid to the low
bidder UNSCO, INC., in the amount of $8,990.00,
with a 45
day completion,
a $20.00 per day penalty and a $20.00 per
day bonus clause.
1972 Sidewalk Program:
The Village Manager presented a proposed
sidewalk program
for 1972, and
recommended construction of a maximum of
$50,000 of sidewalk construction
with funds from the Public Works Reserve
Fund.
Mrs. Joyce Orbuch, 3920 Glenwood Avenue,
spoke in favor of sidewalks on
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Regular Meeting of the Village Council, January 17, 1972
Glenwood Avenue from Glenwood Parkway to Ottawa Avenue.
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Stockman carried to designate $50,000 from the
Public Works Reserve Fund for 1972 sidewalk construction and call informal
public hearing on February 23, 1972 on the following areas:
On Winnetka Ave. From Golden Valley Road to T.H. #55
(West side)
Country Club Drive From Winnetka to Rhode Island
(South Side)
On CSAH #66 From Toledo Ave. No. to E. side T.H. #100
(North side)
On Glenwood Avenue From Turner's Crossroad to Ottawa Ave.
(North side)
On Turner's Crossroad From Glenwood Avenue to T.H. #12
(East side)
February 21st Council Meeting:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Ulstad carried to call the Council Meeting that
usually would be held on the 21st of February for Wednesday, February 23, 1972.
Tax Law Determinations:
The Village Manager reviewed the Brooklyn Center suit in Ramsey County to
prevent the Commissioner of Taxation and Hennepin County Auditor from re-
ducing the Tax Levy Limitations.
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Hoover carried to authorize the Village of Golden
Valley to participate in the suit in an amount up to $500.00.
Designation of State Aid Streets:
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and MOVED its.adoption:
"RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING MUNICIPAL STATE AID HIGHWAYS"
(Colorado Avenue South From Laurel Avenue to Wayzata Boulevard)
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, Riggs, Stockman, 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 /15 3 .
Member Ulstad introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING MUNICIPAL STATE AID HIGHWAYS"
(GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD FROM COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE TO DOUGLAS DRIVE)
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, Riggs, Stockman, and Ulstad; 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
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by the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page_ -1.5)/.
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING MUNICIPAL STATE AID HIGHWAYS"
(Nevada Avenue From Sandburg Road to County Road No. 70 (Medicine Lake Road)
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, Riggs, Stockman, 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_1 - `-�.
Member Ulstad introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING MUNICIPAL STATE AID HIGHWAYS"
(Sandburg Road From Sandburg Lane to Nevada Avenue)
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, Riggs, Stockman, and Ulstad; 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 o �.
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Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING MUNICIPAL STATE AID HIGHWAYS"
(Medicine Lake Road From Winnetka Avenue to a Point .25
Mile West of Douglas Drive)
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, Riggs, Stockman, and Ulstad; and the fol-
lowing 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/pZZ .
Member Ulstad introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING MUNICIPAL STATE AID HIGHWAYS"
(Turner's Crossroad From Glenwood Avenue to a Point 755
Feet North of Glenwood Avenue)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Stockman, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following mem-
bers voted in favor thereof: Hoover, Riggs, Stockman 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.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, January 17, 1972
Hennepin County Maintenance Agreement:
Member Ulstad introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(Frontage Road Maintenance Agreement)
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, Riggs, Stockman, and Ulstad; 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 f a f .
Metropolitan Sewer Board Maintenance Agreement:
Member Hoover introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
(Authorizing Maintenance Agreement
With Metropolitan Sewer Board)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Member Stockman, and upon vote being taken thereon the following voted in
favor thereof: Hoover, Riggs, Stockman, 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 Z617..
Metropolitan Sewer Board - Rental Agreement:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Hoover carried to authorize the Mayor and
Village Manager to execute the rental agreement with the Metropolitan
Sewer Board.
December Monthly Police Report:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Ulstad carried to receive and file the December
monthly Police report.
Request for Public Hearing -.Public Improvement - (72-WM-3):
All present agreed to add the above item to the agenda.
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS"
(72-WM-3)
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, Riggs Stockman and Ulstad; and the follow-
ing voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was declared
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duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested
by the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page.
Report on the Sweeney Lake Case by Village Attorney:
All present agreed to add the above item to the agenda.
The Village Attorney reported that the court found in favor of the Village
of Golden Valley in the suit regarding the condemnation matter, the injunc-
tion and damages for Sweeney Lake storm sewer construction (69 -SS -1).
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Hoover carried to continue sampling of water
in Sweeney Lake before completion and after storm sewer construction.
Re: Resolution on I-394:
Mr. Curtis H. Green, Chairman of the Citizens advisory Committee, request-
ed that the resolution passed by this council on January 3, 1972, regard-
ing proposed I-394 be sent to legislators and others.
Council discussed a proposed conference of the western suburbs regarding
the proposed I-394, and requested that the I-394 resolution be sent to
legislators and officials of the western suburbs.
Retirement
of Police
Chiefs
Everett
Frandsen:
All present
agreed to
add
the above
item to the agenda.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Hoover carried that the Council present a
plaque to Everett Frandsen, Police Chief, in grateful appreciation for
thirty one years service on the Golden Valley Police Department.
Police/Community Relations Committee Minutes - November 16, 1971:
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Hoover carried to receive and file the Police
Community Relations Committee minutes for November 16, 1971.
Park & Recreation Commission Minutes - December 30, 1971:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Ulstad carried to receive and file the Park
& Recreation Commission minutes for December 30, 1971.
Environmental Committee Minutes - January 10, 1972:
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Stockman carried to receive and file the min-
utes of the Environmental Committee for January 10, 1972.
Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes - January 11, 1972:
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Stockman carried to receive and file the Board
of Zoning Appeals minutes for January 11, 1972.
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Bills & Claims:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Hoover carried to approve the bills as sub-
mitted on the prelist.
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Hoover carried to adjourn the meeting at
11:15 P. M.
Attest:
Village Clerk
Mayo
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