11-20-72 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
November 20, 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 November 20, 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, Allen
Barnard; Village Engineer, Lowell Odland; Village Clerk, Helen Penniman;
Deputy Assessor, James Ingemunson; Public Safety Director, David Gorski;
Superintendent of Building & Zoning, Jon Westlake.
Minutes of November 6, 1972:
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Ulstad carried to approve the minutes of Nov-
ember 6, 1972, as submitted.
Award - United Fund:
The Mayor presented an award on behalf of the United Fund to the Village
Employees for their participation. The Public Safety Director, David Gorski,
accepted the award on behalf of the employees.
State Board of Assessors - James M. Ingemunson:
The Mayor presented an Accredited Assessor Certificate to James M. Ingemunson
issued by the State Board of Assessors upon completion of the necessary courses.
Public Hearing - Public Improvements - 73-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 73-WM-1 described in the resolution of this Council relating hereto,
adopted on October 16, 1972. 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
except the following:
OBJECTOR OBJECTION
Martin W. Orbuch Questioned the division of costs
3920 Glenwood Avenue for the improvement and asked how
to request deferment of assess-
ments. ''
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Harold Berman Are the two lots to the east going
4020 Roanoke Circle to be assessed? The new develop-
ment should pay 100% of new street
costs.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Hoover introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
(73-WM-1)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Ulstad, 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 der6
clared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor, and his signature at-
tested 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
(73-WM-1)
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, 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 .6 0 .
Public Hearing - Public Improvements - 73 -SI -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 73 -SI -1 described in the resolution of this Council relating thereto,
adopted on October 16, 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 persent to do so were afforded op-
portunity to express their views thereon. No persons presented objections.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Hoover introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
(73 -SI -1)
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, November 20, 1972
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 de-
clared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attest-
ed by the Village Clerk. Sed Resolutions Book page SJ69,.
Member Ulstad introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION
(73 -SI -1)
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, 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.
Public Hearing - Public Improvement - 73 -LF -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 73 -LF -1 described in the resolution of this Council relating thereto,
adopted on October lb, 1972. 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 Hoover introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
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 J e, :5.
Member Ulstad introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION
(73 -LF -1)
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, November 20, 1972
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, 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
Public Hearing - Planned Unit Development #9 - Valley Club Apartments:
Mr. Warren LUndsgaard, Chairman of the Planning Commission, presented the
Planning Commission recommendation to deny the proposed Planned Unit Devel-
opment #9 (Valley Club Apartments), mainly on height since the other condi-
tions have been met.
PROPONENT
Otto Schmid, Planning Consultant
representing, Valley Club Apartments
OBJECTOR
L. B. Gartner
220 Meadow Lane North
Phil 0. Lysne
303 Sunnyridge Lane
Henry Edling
428 Sunnyridge Lane
Mr. P. K. Larson
PROPONENT
Chas. Coulter, Proponent
REASON
Proposed nine story apartment with
75 condiminium units on the western
portion of two blocks. Two floors
of underground parking. Building
to cover 13% of the area, 75% in
green area.
OBJECTION
Any confusion is with the proponents,
Mistake in zoning to M-2 in 1965.
All neighbors are opposed to 9 stories.
No one is in favor of the proposed
building, don't care about green
area only the building height.
Proponents will eventually win out or
else they would not have bought the
property, but would have leased it
The decision is on the Council should-
ers they should vote the way the neigh-
bors want, not the way they feel in-
dividually.
Wholeheartidly supports Mr. Edling's
position, has lived there since 1941
the area was a lake then.
REASON
Originally sought a variance, then
followed the PUD design. Could build
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four stores without underground
parking, the cost of piling ap-
proximately the same.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
After discussion it was MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Hoover carried to meet
with the Planning Commission to discuss the proposed project on December 12,
1972. Paulson voted "NO".
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Stockman carried to place the matter on the agenda
on December 18, 1972. Mayor Riggs voted "NO".
Appeal from BZA - Placet, Inc. (Certificate of Occupancy):
Mr. Mike Sell, Chairman of the BZA, presented the board recommendation to
support the Superintendent of Building and Zoning in his determination that
the proposed industry did not fit into the Light Industrial category.
Mr. Robert Brenny, Premier Realty, stated that Placet, Inc., have complied
with requirements of no outside storage in their lease, and will comply with
all Village Codes.
Wellington Law, Attorney for Premier Realty, a satisfactory system for
elimination of odors will be required from the tenant. Would have no hesi-
tancy in assuring compliance with any engineering problems.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Paulson carried to deny the appeal from BZA and
classify the industry to Industrial Zone.
City of St. Louis Park - Bus Route, South Tyrol Hills:
The Village Engineer and Public Safety Director rode the bus over the propos-
ed route and saw no engineering or safety problems.
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Stockman carried to request additional time from
St. Louis Park until after January 15, 1973 to poll the residents of South
Tyrol Hills.
Fred Dresser, 320 Clover Leaf Drive - Mobile Home: 1
Mr. Fred Dresser, 320 Clover Leaf Drive, requested permission to leave a
mobile home parked by his residence until spring.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Stockman carried to require the removal of the
mobile home at 320 Clover Leaf Drive by December 31, 1972.
Human Rights Commission - re: Youth Commission:
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Mrs. Ann Graves, Chairman of the Human Rights Commission, presented a
request that Council interview and appoint a Youth Commission Steering Com-
mittee.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Paulson carried to schedule interviews November
27, 1972 at 7:30 P.M., and extend the deadline for recommendations from the
committee to October 1, 1973.
Approval of Bond &_Ag;reements - Valle D'Or (PUD X65):
The Superintendent of Building and Zoning presented bonds agreements and
building permit for Council approval as follows:
Sewer & Water Bond $55,950.00 Street & Site Grading $61,000.00
Surfacing Bond $20,011.00 Landscaping Bond $20,000.00
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Ulstad carried to approve the agreement and
bond amounts as presented.
Mr. Wm. Lundberg, Townsedge, requested approval of building permits for
twelve models and footing permits for the balance of the construction for
Phase One.
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Hoover carried to approve the request for
twelve model units and footing permits, subject to the requirements of the
village staff and filing of the final plat.
Dog Pounding Agreement - :Metropolitan Animal Patrol Service, Inc.:
The Village Manager presented a proposed agreement with the Metropolitan
Animal Patrol Service, Inc., to furnish "Pounding -Only" Service for a
period of one year beginning on January 1, 1973 through December 31, 1973.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Paulson carried to authorize the Mayor and
Village Manager to enter into the agreement with Metropolitan Animal Patrol
Service, Inc., for one year.
Elks Club Report re: Membership Clause:
Mr. Robert Rood, representing the Elks Club, presented a report on their
efforts to remove the membership clause from their application and request-
ed that they be allowed to go on record that each lodge be allowed to remove
the restrictive clause from their application by the Minnesota Elks Associa-
tion. Mr. Rood requested that Council permit them to continue to take posi-
tive steps without interruption of their liquor license.
Mr. Dick Gustafson, Human Rights Commission, stated they were not interested
in the liquor licensecmlythe right of membership for Golden Valley residents.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Ulstad carried to receive the report from the
Elks Club and refer it to the Human Rights Commission for consideration.
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St. Louis Park - Request Assessment Waiver:
The Village Manager presented a request from St. Louis Park for abatement
of special assessment taxes on Lots 4 through 15, Block 2, Murri-Mac Indus-
trial Park Replat for the proposed nature facility.
:MOVED by Stockman seconded by Hoover carried to request overall agreement
in participation with St. Louis Park in the proposed Educational Environmen-
tal Center before making a determination on the special assessment tax pro-
posal.
Police Explorer Program - David L. Gorski:
The Public Safety Director presented a report on the Boy Scouts of America
and an Explorer Post, the training and activities they are engaged in and
their long range aims.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Ulstad carried to commend the Police Explorer
Program.
James L. Daniels - re: Police Department:
Mr. James L. Daniels of law offices of Daniels, Johnson, Bix, Mergens &
Daniels, sent a letter of commendation to the Golden Valley Police Depart-
ment and to Sergeant Zelinsky, and officers Otto and Wells to express their
feelings for a job well done.
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Stockman carried to receive and file the letter
from James L. Daniels.
Resignation from Planning Commission - Dean VanHorn:
Dean VanHorn submitted his resignation from the Planning Commission.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Paulson carried to accept the resignation of
Dean VanHorn and send a letter of appreciation.
Resignation from Park & Recreation Commission - Chester Durda:
Chester Durda submitted his resignation from the Park & Recreation Commis
sion.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Ulstad carried to accept the resignation of
Chester Durda and send a letter of appreciation.
License List:
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Hoover carried to approve the license list as
follows:
All present agreed to add the above item to the agenda.
Lt. Tom Morgan, Public Safety Department, presented a request for support
of a special law to provide $600.00 per year of service per man pension for
the Fire Relief Association Fund.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Hoover to accept the recommendation of $600.00
per year service per man pension for the Fire Relief Association Fund.
Mayor Riggs offered an amendment to the motion of $500.00 instead of $600.00,
the amendment failed for lack of a second. The original motion carried with
a minimum performance standard required.
First Reading Ordinance Amending Village Code -Sewer Service Rates & SAC Charges:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Hoover carried to give a first reading to an
ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE
(SEWER SERVICE RATES AND SEWER AVAILABILITY CHARGES)
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Ulstad carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its first reading.
Public Safety Building:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Ulstad carried to defer the above item to the
meeting of December 4, 1972.
1972 Presidential Election:
The Village Manager reported on the conduct of the election and the election
officials valuable service to the community and recommended recognition of
that service.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Paulson carried to commend the elections offic-
ials in the next village bulletin.
State Aid Assessment Policy:
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No.
Licensee
Type
Fee
2046
Dinner at Your Door - Pat Eaton
Catering Vehicle
Exempt
2047
Jerry Welander
Solicit - Fuller B.
$ 10.00
2048
Fern Anderson
Solicit - Shaklee
10.00
2049
Cork n Cleaver
Food Establishment
30.00
2050
Cork n Cleaver
Cigarettes
18.00 in adv.
Sunday Intoxicating
Liquor
4972
Cork & Cleaver
$200.00
Fire
Relief Association Fund:
All present agreed to add the above item to the agenda.
Lt. Tom Morgan, Public Safety Department, presented a request for support
of a special law to provide $600.00 per year of service per man pension for
the Fire Relief Association Fund.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Hoover to accept the recommendation of $600.00
per year service per man pension for the Fire Relief Association Fund.
Mayor Riggs offered an amendment to the motion of $500.00 instead of $600.00,
the amendment failed for lack of a second. The original motion carried with
a minimum performance standard required.
First Reading Ordinance Amending Village Code -Sewer Service Rates & SAC Charges:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Hoover carried to give a first reading to an
ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE
(SEWER SERVICE RATES AND SEWER AVAILABILITY CHARGES)
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Ulstad carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its first reading.
Public Safety Building:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Ulstad carried to defer the above item to the
meeting of December 4, 1972.
1972 Presidential Election:
The Village Manager reported on the conduct of the election and the election
officials valuable service to the community and recommended recognition of
that service.
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Paulson carried to commend the elections offic-
ials in the next village bulletin.
State Aid Assessment Policy:
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Regular Meeting of the Village Council, November 20, 1972
The Village Manager requested guide rates to be used for 1973 and future
construction for rebuilding, widening or reconstruction of streets at
$7.50 a front foot for residential and $15.00 for other uses. Where a
new street is being opened or platted an additional cost of grading and
graveling a residential street is assessed.
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Stockman carried to approve State Aid Assess-
ment policy guide rates as requested in the amount of $7.50 and $15.00.
Wage & Salary Negotiation Pr2Z ess:
The Village Manager reported for Council information. No action was taken.
Council scheduled a Special Meeting to review wages and salaries for village
employees not covered by Local 49 for December 11, 1972 at 6:30 P.M.
Voting Machine Storage:
The Village Manager requested $4,100 transferred from Contingency Fund to
Election Fund for remodeling of storage space for the village voting mach-
ines.
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Stockman carried to approve transfer of $4,100
from Contingency Fund to Election fund for remodeling of storage space for
the village voting machines, and awarding of the bid to UNSCO for the work.
October Budget Report:
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Paulson carried to receive and file the October
budget report.
Final Plat Approval - Briar Wood (PUD #7):
Member Stockman introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Acceptance of Plat and Approval of Plan -
Briar Wood
Planned Unit Development Number Seven)
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, 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.
Request for Public Hearing - RSL - 49 (12-18-1972):
The Village Engineer presented a request for a public hearing on RSL -49 on
December 18, 1972.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, November 20, 1972
Member Hoover introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
(RSL -49)
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 signa-
ture attested by the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page_"�m•
CATV Minutes - November 1' 1972:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Ulstad carried to receive and file the CATV
minutes for November 1, 1972.
Environmental Commission Minutes _-_November 13_, 1972:
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Stockman carried to receive and file the Environ-
mental Commission minutes for November 13, 1972.
Planning Commission Minutes - November 13,_1972:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Ulstad carried to receive and file the Plan-
ning Commission minutes for November 13, 1972.
Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes - November 14, 1972:
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Ulstad carried to receive and file the Board
of Zoning Appeals Minutes for November 14, 1972.
Police Report for October 1972:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Ulstad carried to receive and file the Police
Report for October, 1972.
Bills and Claims:
MOVED by Stockman seconded by Ulstad carried to approve the bills as sub-
mitted on the prelist.
Request for Withdrawal of Waiver of Platting Ordinance - Health Central, Inc.:
Health Central, Inc., requested withdrawal of the request for waiver of
Platting Ordinance dated March 1, 1972 for a SO foot strip of land adjacent
to the Minneapolis Clinic.
MOVED by Paulson seconded by Stockman carried to approve the request and
rescind the action of Council approving the waiver of Platting Ordinance.
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MOVED by Paulson seconded by Stockman carried to approve the request and re-
scind the action of Council approving the waiver of Platting Ordinance.
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Paulson carried to adjourn the meeting at
1:30 A. M.
Attest:
Village Clerk
ayor
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