04-03-72 City Council Minutes1
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REGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
April 3, 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 April 3, 1972, at 7:30 o'clock
P.M.
The following members were present: Hoover, Paulson, Riggs, Stockman, and
Ulstad; and the following were absent: None.
Present were Assistant Village Manager, John Murphy; Village Attorney,
Robert M. Skare; Village Engineer, Lowell Odland; Village Clerk, Helen
Penniman; Director of Public Safety, David Gorski.
Minutes of March 20, 1972:
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Hoover carried to approve the minutes of April
3, 1972, as amended.
Public Hearing - Second Reading Ordinance, Zoning „Lots 59, 60 & 61 Aud. Sub.
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MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Stockman carried to give a second reading to an
ordinance entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE"
(Residential Zoning District)
(Townsedge Construction Company and Fred Seed)
There were no objections to the proposed zoning.
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Ulstad to approve the ordinance herein quoted by
title on its second reading. Upon roll call vote being taken thereon the mem-
bers were recorded as voting as follows:
Hoover YES
Paulson YES
Ulstad YES
Riggs Abstain
Stockman YES
The motion carried and publication was ordered thereof. See Ordinance Book
page z 4 -
Public Hearing - Proposed Amendment - Peddlers & Solicitors Ordinance:
The Mayor announced that the meeting was open for public hearing on the pro-
posed amendment. No persons presented objections.
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Stockman carried to to give a first reading to
an ordinance entitled:
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, April 3, 1972
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE.'
(Peddlers & Solicitors)
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Paulson carried to approve the ordinance here-
in quoted by title on its first reading.
League of Women Voters re: Trail Program:
Mrs. Irene Kaplan, representing the League of Women Voters, requested that
the Council appoint a committee to study, plan and make specific recommenda-
tion for implementing a system of hiking, biking trails in the village to
consist of representatives from the following groups:
League of Women Voters
Planning Commission
Park & Recreation Commission
Environmental Commission
Safety Council
Members at large from each precinct
Other Community groups interested
Member of the Village Staff
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Stockman carried to approve the request to
League of Women Voters request and establish a committee consisting of two
members from the League of Women Voters, members of the above groups, Mrs.
Kaplan to be temporary chairman, the Village Manager to assign the staff
member.
Urban Planning & Design, Inc. - Staff Change:
The Assistant Village Manager presented a letter dated March 24, 1972, re-
garding changes in their staff.
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Stockman carried to receive and file the letter.
Treatment of Ponds - Environmental Commission:
Mr. Gary Bickel, Chairman of Environmental Commission, presented the recom-
mendation of the Environmental Commission that the Village use copper sulfate
to destroy excessive algae in the DeCola ponds, conduct water testing and an
educational program to inform the citizens about proper use of fertilizers.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Paulson carried to authorize the Environmental
Commission to conduct an educational program for the citizens and to test
village ponds upon request, the Village Manager to determine staff responsi-
bility for testing of ponds.
Hennepin County re: Signals on Winnetka Avenue North:
Mr. Sam Fisher, Hennepin County Highway Department, recommended a traffic
signal at Plymouth Avenue and Winnetka Avenue North.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, April 3, 1972
Mr. Robert C. Kratt, representing the residents on Winnetka, requested at
least two traffic signals, one at Plymouth and one at Olympia.
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Paulson carried to defer action on the location
of the traffic signals until the residents meet, the item will be on the
agenda for April 17, 1972.
Request for Waiver of Platting Ordinance:
The request is for waiver of Platting Ordinance at 3241 Noble Avenue North
and 3220 Orchard Avenue North for division of the following property:
3241 Noble Avenue North:
"That part of the South 75 feet of Lot 5, Yale Garden
Homes lying East of a line drawn from a point in the
South line of said lot distant 150 feet West of the
Southeast corner thereof to a point in the North line
of the South 75 feet of said lot, 160 feet West of
the East line of said lot. Subject to an easement
for utility purposes over the Westerly 5 feet thereof."
3220 Orchard Avenue North:
"That part of the South 75 feet of Lot 5, Yale Garden
Homes lying East of the Easterly line of Orchard Ave-
nue North and West of a line drawn from a point in the
South line of said lot distant 150 feet West of the
South east corner thereof to a point in the North line
of the South 75 feet of said lot, 160 feet West of the
East line of said lot. Subject to an easement for
utility purposes over the Easterly 5 feet thereof."
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Stockman carried to approve the Waiver of Plat-
ting Ordinance for the above referenced property.
Florida Properties.- Request on Laurel Avenue:
Mr. Glen Burnett, representing Florida Properties, request that Laurel Ave-
nue be developed west to Jersey Avenue to accommodate traffic from the indus-
trial area to T.H. #12.
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Stockman carried to approve development of Laurel
Avenue from Florida Avenue west to Hampshire Avenue and proceed with study of
Western Avenue development. Member Paulson voted "NO".
Request to Hire Soil Engineering Services:
The Village Engineer requested approval to hire Soil Engineering services
for several areas, estimated cost of $1,500 to $2,000.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Ulstad carried to approve the Engineers request
to hire Soil Engineering services.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, April 3, 1972
License List:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Ulstad carried to approve the license list as
follows:
LICENSES FOR APPROVAL April 3. 1972
No.
1914
Midland Shell
Cigarettes
$12.00
1915
Bergstrom Trucking Service
Garbage Hauler
26.00
1916
Knight's Drug
Food Estab.
30.00
1917
Maxims Beauty Salons, Inc.
Vending N.P.
5.00
1918
Qkens, Inc.
Food Estab.
25.00
1919
Gordon's Drive -In Restaurant
Food Estab.
25.00
1920
Tyrol West
Vending N.P.
12.50
1921
Tenney's Skelly Service
Filling Station
20.00
1922
Tenney's Skelly Service
Vending N.P.
5.00
1923
Sunshine Biscuits, Inc.
Food Estab.
25.00
1924
Sunshine Biscuits, Inc.
Vending N.P.
5.00
1925
Golden Valley Kwik Shop
Food Estab.
25.00
1926
Golden Valley Kwik Shop
Malt 'Off -Sale"
25.00
1927
United Dressed Beef, Inc.
Vending N.P.
12.50
1928
Schumacher Wholesale Meats, Inc.
Vending N.P.
7.50
1929
Dick's Standard 600 Boone Ave. No.
Vending N.P.
10.00
1930
Dick's Standard "
Filling Station
30.00
1931
Golden Valley Jaycees
Solicit
Exempt
1932
G.V. Public Safety Building
Cigarettes
Exempt
1933
Golden Valley Motor Vehicle Dept.
Vending N.P.
Exempt
1934
G,V.Public Safety Building
Vending N.P.
Exempt
1935
Sullivan's Texaco
Filling Station
20.00
1936
Shedd -Brown
Vending N.P.
5.00
1937
Bruce Schnack (Shaklee Prod.)
Peddle on Foot
5.00
1938
Speed's Shell Service Wayzata B.
Vending N.P.
5.00
1939
Keith's Mobil 9405 Med. Lake Road
Vending N.P.
5.00
1940
Okens, Inc.
Vending N.P.
5.00
1941
Berg's Mobil
Vending N.P.
5.00
1942
Cross Companies
Vending N.P.
7.50
1943
States Electric
Vending N.P.
10.00
1944
Town Taxi, Inc.
Taxi Cabs
506.00
1945
Golden Valley Golf Club, Inc.
Food Estab.
40.00
1946
Golden Valley Golf Club, Inc.
Malt "on -Sale"
250.00
1947
Lupient Oldsmobile Co.
Vending N.P.
17.50
Monthly Report, February - Gene Sulvestre Associates:
The Assistant Village Manager presented the February monthly report from
Gene Sylvestre Associates, the consultant for the Human Rights Commission.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Paulson carried to receive and file the
monthly report from Gene Sylvestre Associates.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, April 3, 1972
Report of Sidewalk Costs:
The Village Engineer submitted plans and estimates for the 1972 sidewalk
construction program on thepprojects proposed by Council at the hearing
held on February 23, 1972.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Ulstad carried to approve the estimates, plans
and specifications and authorize the Village Manager to take bids for 1972
sidewalk construction program.
Request for Public Hearing - Street Improvements (72 -SI -3):
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Stockman carried to call a public hearing for
Street Improvements (72 -SI -3) on May 15, 1972.
Member Ulstad introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS"
(72 -SI -3)
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, Paulson, 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 pagel f .
Southside Lumber Company —Cable Permit:
The Village Engineer presented a request to connect a cable
across Xenia Avenue South from their office to the lumber
yard on existing poles.
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Paulson carried to approve the
request by Southside Lumber Company for a cable connection
across Xenia Avenue South.
Request for Waiver of Platting Ordinance - 4101 Golden Vallev Road:
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Stockman carried to defer to April 17th.
Director of Public Safety b Chamber of Commerce - Crime Prevention Fund:
The Public Safety Director presented a proposal to establish a Crime Pre-
vention Fund with funds from the Chamber of Commerce for a year on a trial
basis.
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Stockman carried to approve the proposal to
establish a Crime Prevention Fund and proceed with the program.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, April 9y 1972
Authorization for Condemnation - Watermain Easement (71-WM-3):
The Village Engineer presented a request for authorization for condemnation
for watermain easement on County Road #18 (71-WM-3), approximate cost of
$300.00.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Paulson carried to approve condemnation for
watermain easement (71-WM-3) on County Road X18.
Police/Community Relations Committee Minutes - March 17, 1972:
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Hoover carried to receive and file the Police/
Community Relations Committee minutes for March 17, 1972.
Planning Commission Minutes - March 27, 1972:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Hoover carried to receive and file the Plan-
ning Commission minutes for March 27, 1972.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by'.Stockman carried to present to the Golden Valley
Chamber of Commerce the information prepared by the Planning Commission re-
garding the Comprehensive Development Plan for the village that was present-
ed to the neighborhood community informational meetings.
Golden Valley Safety Council Minutes - February 21,` 1972:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Hoover carried to receive and file the Golden
Valley Safety Council minutes for February 21, 1972.
Park & Recreation Commission Minutes -February 23, 1972:
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Paulson carried to receive and file the Park &
Recreation Commission Minutes for February 23, 1972.
Bills & Claims:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Hoover carried to approve the bills as submit-
ted on the prelist.
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Hoover carried to adjourn the meeting at 11:00
P. M. 1
°Mayor
Attest:
Village Clerk