10-16-72 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
October 16, 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 October 2, 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 Village Manager, Barkley G. Omans; Village Attorney, Robert M.
Skare; Village Engineer, Lowell Odland; Village Acting Clerk, Phyllis Jordahl;
Director of Finances, John Murphy; Superintendent of Building & Zoning, Jon
Westlake; Deputy Assessor, James Ingemunson.
Minutes of October 2, 1972:
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Stockman carried to approve the minutes of October
2, 1972, as submitted.
Bid Opening - General Obligation Park & Recreation Bonds of 1972, $980,000
(October 16, 1972):
The Mayor stated that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for action
upon bids for the purchase of $980,000 General Obligation Park and Recreation
Bonds of 1972, of the Village, received, opened and tabulated by the Village
Manager, Village Finance Officer; and Village Clerk at 2 P.M., on this date.
The Clerk presented affidavits of publication of the notice of sale of said
bonds in the Commercial West and in the Golden Valley Sun, and on motion made,
seconded and carried, said affidavits were approved and ordered placed on file.
The manager reported that three sealed bids had been received pursuant to said
notice, as follows:
BIDDERS Net Interest
Cost & Rate
First National Bank of St. Paul 4.85512%
Piper, Jaffray & Hopwood Inc. 4.8688
Banc Northwest 4.871996%
The Manager recommended award to the low bidder, a combination headed by First
National Bank of St. Paul.
Member Ulstad introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION AWARDING SALE OF $980.00
GENERAL OBLIGATION PARK & RECREATION BONDS OF 1472"
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The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Paulson, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted
in favor thereof: Hoover, Paulson, Riggs, Stockman, and Ulstad; and the
following voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was
duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor, and his signature attested
by the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page 9 .
Member Ulstad introduced the following resolution and MOVED ITS ADOPTION:
"RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE FORM AND DETAILS OF $980,000
PARK AND RECREATION BONDS OF 1972 OF THE VILLAGE, CREATING
A SINKING FUND THEREFORE, AND LEVYING TAXES FOR THE PAYMENT
THEREOF:
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Hoover, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted
in favor thereof: Hoover, Paulson, Riggs, Stockman and Ulstad; and the
following voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was
duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor, and his signature attested
by the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page_
Public Improvement - Street Improvement 72 SI 16, Alley, Lots 4-13,
Lakeview Heights (Lot Division Deferred from 9/5/72):
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 72 SI 16, Alley, Lots 4-13, Lakeview Heights, described in
the resolution of this Council relating thereto, adopted on September 5, 1972.
Said affidavit was then examined, approved and ordered filed in the office of
the Village Clerk.
The Mayor announced that the meeting was open for public hearing on said pro-
posed public improvement, and all persons present to do so were afforded an
opportunity to express their views thereon.
Proponent:
Earl Wilson,
West Suburban Builders
OBJECTOR
Ron Ludwig
1605 Independence
Betty Swain
1601 Independence
Explained the need for an alley
because of the topography of the
land.
OBJECTION
Don't see the need for an alley,
isn't going to help present
property owners.
Have a driveway from the street
to the garage which is in the
basement.
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Jim Beardsley
1609 Independence
Mrs. George Schulze
1621 Independence
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
I think there is only one other
alley in the Village. I want
their driveways on Mendelssohn.
I lived in South Minneapolis and I
am glad to be rid of the alley and
don't want them again.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Paulson carried to deny the petition for street
improvement 72 SI 16.
Waiver of Platting Ordinance - 1600, 1604, 1608, 1612 & 1616 Co. Road #18:
The request is to build on five residential lots as they are presently plat-
ted; but because of the Merger of Title Ordinance, the proponent is appear-
ing before the Village Council. The lots are 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13, Block
13, Lakeview Heights. The Planning Commission recommended the waiver.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Paulson carried to approve the waiver of the Plat-
ing Ordinance, subject to easements as required by the Engineering Department.
Continued Public Hearing PUD #8 - Dover Hills, Shelter Development Corporation:
The Mayor reopened the public hearing on the PUD #8 - Dover Hills, Shelter Dev-
velopment Corporation.
OBJECTOR
Ed Regan
2240 Pennsylvania
Robert LaBissoniere
2540 Brunswick
Stanley Tawbe
Attorney
Pat Moberg
League of Women Voters
Dave DeCoursin
1720 Rhode Island Ave. No.
OBJECTION
Questioned the 4 day cut off from HUD
Clarify the building opened in Septem-
ber and the increase in police calls
by 90%;�
Represented concerned homeowners. Want-
ed first class citizenry in GV for low
income Dover Hills was not the proper
place. Presented petitions from 332
citizens to postpone a decision on this
and also a petition with 141 signatures
against the project.
Urged Council to approve Dover Hills
Project.
Concerned about quality of the neighbor-
hood. Welcomes more diversity in Gold-
en Valley. Golden Valley has a responsi-
bility to the overall community problems.
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Marilyn Gorlin
4600 Chatelain Terrace
S. R. Horn
1855 Hampshire Lane
Peggy Specktor
5025 Hampton Road
Kent Knutson
1566 Sumter North
Susan Olson
2005 Pennsylvania Ave. No.
Chuck Ross
2021 Pennsylvania Ave. No.
Dudley Ericson
4240 Legend Lane
Felt it wouldn't be a ghetto
factor when it would be locat-
ed in Golden Valley.
The same canned speech was used
in Richfield on Wednesday night.
A member of Action Now and urged
approval of Dover Hill 236
I ask this Council to rise to the
American idealism and place a high
premium on human values.
Hope the label of "Project" will
be dropped to "homes".
Concerned with the dollar loss
on their homes and would like to
tie a legal committment to Shel-
ter to sell their homes in the
future for Market value. Could
be enthusiastic if it wasn't in
my back yard.
Gave history of public housing -
urged the Council to look into
Market values, tax structures etc.
The Shelter Corporation Staff was on hand to answer all questions asked of
them.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Stockman carried to approve PUD #8 - Dover Hill
subject to the requirements of PUD permit No. 8 (and all materials submitted
in connection with the application for said permit), acceptance of final plat
attorneys opinion of title respecting property covered by plat and permit,
staff determination of appropriate bonds, staff determination of necessary
municipal easements and access rights, staff determination of appropriate fire
and security measures, submission of plans to Building Board of Review for
approval and to the following additional specific items whether or not pre-
sently referred to in the permit:
1. Approval by the Council of the Management Plan, including
security and maintenance of site.
2. Sidewalk plan on perimeter of site to be consistent with
the Village sidewalk Development Plan of the area.
3. 2" to 2 112" hardwood trees shall be planted on private
property adjacent to the sidewalk, a minimum of 10' from
the property line.
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4. At no time shall less than 90% of the occupants in the
senior citizens structure be less than 62 years of age, except
for 10% which may be handicapped persons.
5. Annual review of the Management Agreement by the Human Rights
Commission or such other advisory commission as the Council
may designate.
6. The development shall be subject to special assessments or
cash payment for the development improvements necessary.
7. The development shall be subject to federal funding and
commencement of construction of the project within two
years from October 16, 1972.
8. Re -study of so-called natural open area to see whether a
portion can be better used for playground and recreation
for the family units, subject to Council final determination.
Upon roll call vote being taken thereon the members were recorded as voting
as follows:
Hoover YES Riggs NO
Paulson YES Stockman YES
Ulstad YES
The motion carried.
"Mayor Riggs moved amendment to the motion stating that one-half of the
family units be deleted and be replaced by equal amount of elderly units and
to reduce the height -of the elderly building."
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Hoover carried to ask the Park Board to look
into the property directly to the south of this parcel for purchase and de-
velopment for park purposes and also that the Human Rights Commission be
directed to consider a plan to work with the people in the area on an infor-
mational basis.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Ulstad carried to pass a rent supplement resolu-
tion for elderly only, up to 40% for the Dover Hill PUD only.
Federal Rent Supplement Resolution:
Member Hoover introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PARTICIPATION
BY THE VILLAGE OF GOLDEN VALLEY, MINN-
ESOTA, IN THE FEDERAL RENT SUPPLEMENT
PROGRAM FOR ELDERLY HOUSING IN DOVER
HILLS IN PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT #8"
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
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Member Ulstad, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted
in favor thereof: 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
Acting Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page__3 r .
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Hoover that a resolution for rent supplement for
families be deleted and deferred to some future time. This motion carried
with a 3 to 2 vote.
Appeal from Board of Zoning Appeals - Parking Spaces:
The request is for the waiving of 126 Garages in the Dover Hill Development
Mahlon Swedberg and LeRoy Anderson, represented the Board of Zoning Appeals.
The developer agreed to build 28 garages for the elderly.
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Hoover carried to waive 126 garages in the
Dover Hills Development.
Plat Approval - Thomson's Bassett's Creek Addition:
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing. Warren Lundsgaard represented the
Planning Commission. Mr. Thompson, the proponent, was present to answer
questions.
Dr. Steffens
4321 Bassett Creek Drive
Mr. Jarn
4331 Bassett Creek Drive
[,There is access for Lot 6?
Opposed to being surrounded
by roads on sides.
Member Ulstad introduced and read the following written resolution and
moved its adoption:
"RESOLUTION"
"Acceptance of Plat - Thomson's Bassett's
Creek Addition"
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, Riggs, Stockman, 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 Clerk. See Resolutions Book page 5 5 47.
Plat Approval - Lovering Addition:
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing. Warren Lundsgaard represented the
Planning Commission. Mr. Lovering was present to answer questions.
Member Hoover introduced and read the following written resolution and
moved its adoption:
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"RESOLUTION"
"ACCEPTANCE OF PLAT - LOVERING ADDITION"
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, Riggs, Stockman, Ulstad and the following
voted against the same: Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed
and adopted, signed by the Ma or and his signature attested by the Clerk.
See Resolutions Book Page.
Appeal from Board of Zoning Appeals - H.A.W. Inc., 7501 Golden Valley Road:
Council Member Hoover withdrew from the Council Table and left the room be-
cause of a conflict of interest on this project. John Lackens, architect
for H.A.W., Inc., explained that the waiver was for a two story with the
height between 20' and 22' as changes had been made eliminating the need
for other waivers requested of the BZA.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Paulson carried to grant the waiver for the
height of the building.
Animal Humane Society re: Solicitation:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Paulson carried to approve the solicitation of
Animal Humane Society of Hennepin County's Second Annual Tag Days on October
19 and 20, 1972.
Communication - Resignation from Environmental Commission V. W. Green:
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Ulstad carried to accept the resignation from
V. W. Green from the Environmental Commission and send him a letter of
appreciation for his services.
License List:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Paulson carried to approve the license list as
follows:
No.
Licensee
Type
Fee
2037
Valley Texaco, 6980 Wayzata Blvd.
Filling Station
$20.00
2038
R.L. Almendinger (Prem. Quality Trees)
Christmas Trees
50.00
Joint Planning Commission Meeting and Council Meeting:
There will be a Dinner meeting on December 12th at 6:30 P.M., to discuss the
Comprehensive Plan for the Village.
Participation in Suburban Nursing District:
Member Stockman introduced and read the following written resolution and
moved its adoption:
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RESOLUTION
"Relating to participation in the Suburban
Hennepin County Nursing District"
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, Riggs, Stockman, Ulstad and the follow-
ing voted against the same: None whereupon said resolution was declared a
duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested
by the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page_.
Joint Powers Agreement with Brooklyn Center - Metropolitan Sewer:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Ulstad carried to authorize the Village
Manager and the Mayor to sign a Joint Powers Agreement with Brooklyn
Center in an amount not to exceed $800.00, on litigating Metropolitan
Sewer SAC charge.
Request for Sanitary Sewer Repair - Knoll Street:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Ulstad carried to repair the sagging Sewer
on Knoll Street between Louisiana Avenue and Jersey Avenue by purchase or-
der in the estimated amount of $2500 with White Construction Company, and
charge this to the 1972 budget for sewer repair.
Report of 1972 Sales Ratios:
Deputy Assessor Jim Ingemunson explained the report of the 1972 Sales Ratios.
Waiver of Platting Ordinance - 1730 - 1740 Kelly Drive:
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Ulstad to defer this item since the proponent
was not present to discuss this matter.
Traffic Tag "Do Not Enter" 7 - 9 A.M., Sign:
The Council received and filed the attorney's memo concerning, the traffic
tag "Do Not Enter" 7 - 9 A.M., Sign.
Request for Public Hearing PUD_#9_- Vallev Club Apartments:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Ulstad carried to call a Public Hearing on
November 20, 1972 for PUD #9 - Valley Club Apartments.
Request for Public Hearing - 73 WM 1, 73 SI 1, 73 LF 1 - Roanoke Circle:
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
(73 WM 1)
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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, 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 Stockman introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS"
(73 -SI -1)
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, 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 hi signature attested by the
Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page &/
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
"RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS"
(73 -LF -1)
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, 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_S
Request for Public Hearing.- Russell's Wirth Park Addition:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Ulstad carried to call a Public Hearing on
November 6, 1972, for Russell's Wirth Park Addition.
Planning Commission Minutes - October 10, 1972:
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Stockman carried to receive and file the planning
Commission Minutes for October 10, 1972.
Board of Zoning ARReals Minutes - October 10, 1972:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Hoover carried to receive and file the Board of
Zoning Appeals Minutes for October 10, 1972.
Environmental Commission Minutes - October 10, 1972:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Ulstad carried to receive and file the Environ-
mental Commission Minutes of October 10, 1972.
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Police Community Relations Minutes - October 10, 1972:
;MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Hoover carried to receive and file the Police
Community Relations Minutes of October 10, 1972.
Bills & Claims:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Hoover carried to approve the bills as
submitted on the prelist.
Notification of a claim re: Steven Voight, et al was submitted to the
Council.
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Paulson carried to adjourn the meeting at
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Attest:
Acting Village Clerk
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