04-16-73 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
April 16, 1973
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 16, 1973, at 8:00 o'clock
P. M.
The following members were present: Bix, Hoover, Moberg, Riggs, and Ulstad;
and the following were absent: None.
Present were Village Manager, Barkley G. Omans; Village Attorney, Robert M.
Skare; Assistant Village Engineer, Tom Snetsinger; Village Clerk, Helen Pen-
niman.
Award of Merit - Officer Leland Wanglie:
Mayor Riggs presented an Award of Merit to Officer Leland Wanglie on behalf
of the Council and Village.
Proclamation - Lilac Festival Week:
The Mayor read and signed a proclamation declaring May 12th through the 18th
Golden Valley Lilac Festival Week.
Mrs. Joan Russell, Chairman of Festivities, reported on the various activities
scheduled during the festival.
Minutes of April 2, 1973:
MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to approve the minutes of April 2,
1973, as submitted.
Board of Zoning Appeal - Erwin Stobbe, 424 Turnpike Road:
Estimated cost of storm sewer across the rear of the property at 424 Turnpike
Road is $8,883.00.
Mr. Erwin Stobbe requested consideration from Council and offered to partici-
pate in the cost of storm sewer construction in the amount of $3,000.00 to
drain the rear of his three lots. An Alternate offer was to raise the gar-
age four feet.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Moberg carried to approve the waiver of 3 feet
on front set -back, subject to settlement with village staff that the house
grade and garage be raised above the street or construction of 470 feet of
storm sewer to the rear of the property at the developers expense, the con-
struction of the storm sewer to meet village specifications. Member Bix
voted "NO".
Council requested a report from the village staff on whether agreement was
reached on raising the garage and house grade or construction of the storm
sewer.
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Board of Zoning Appeal - Ekberg -Petri, Inc., 6545 Country Club Drive:
Mr. Mike sell, Chairman of Board of Zoning Appeals, reviewed the Board of
Zoning Appeals ruling on the increased height of the proposed building at
6545 Country Club Drive.
Mr. Erlin Eckberg, proposed a garage on the first level and an additional
two stories containing four apartments, each story 8'8", elevator shaft
extends 14' above the roof line.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Bix carried to deny the waivers requested from
the Board of Zoning Appeals with the option to return to the Board of Zon-
ing Appeals if waivers are needed for the request as originally presented
due to the new elevation.
League of Women Voters - re: Agenda Distribution:
Mrs. Mary Anderson, League of Women Voters, presented the proposal of the
League to distribute the Council Agenda with a resume by the League on the
back of previous Council action, approximately 300 copies are to be dis-
tributed.
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Hoover carried to authorize the League of Women
Voters to work with other civic groups, select distribution points in the
Village, and report back to Council the organizations that are working with
them on the project, the 2nd meeting in October to report and review the
project with the Council.
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Hoover carried to transfer $720.00 from Contin-
gency Fund to the Village Clerk's budget for agenda distribution.
Jewelmont Corporation - re: Golden Valley Industrial Park:
Mr. J. C. Leeds, Jewelmont, stated the annual payroll would be $1,000,000
and they would employ high school students, college students and housewives.
Mr. Leeds presented letters from School District 4275 and the Lutheran Bible
College stating their need for student part-time employment.
Mr. Clinton Schraeder, Attorney for Jewelmont, gave a resume of Industrial
Development Bonds.
Mr. Brad Finch, President of the Golden Valley Chamber of Commerce, stated
the reaction of the Chamber was favorable and offered assistance by the Cham-
ber in the future, if the Council so desired.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Ulstad carried to defer action for two weeks pend-
ing a report from the Chamber of Commerce and to establish guidelines prior to
any action on Industrial Development Bonds.
Request for Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat, Glenwood Hills Addition:
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, April 16, 1973
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Moberg carried to call a public hearing on
May 21, 1973, for preliminary plat of Glenwood Hills Addition.
Midland Nursery - Health Department Request:
Mr. Harvey Foss, President of Midland Nursery, Inc., in a letter dated
April 4, 1973, requested an eighteen month extension of the Health Depart-
ment notice to connect to their facilities to the sanitary sewer system.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Moberg carried to deny the request for an
eighteen month extension and order Midland Nursery, Inc., to comply with
the Village Code within 30 days or by May 15, 1973.
Golden Valley Representative, Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission:
Mr. Ralph W. Crews, Golden Valley Representative to Bassett Creek Flood Con-
trol Commission, in a letter dated April 5, 1973, notified the Council that
Phase I has been completed and Phase II of the plan will be presented at
7:30 P.M., on April 26, 1973. The request is for appointment of a Citizens
Advisory Group from Golden Valley, representing local -interest groups and
interested citizens, and suggested membership in the Citizens Advisory Group.
Members Moberg and Hoover will attend the proposed meeting and Council sug-
gested that representatives of the Sweeney Lake Association be notified of
the meeting.
License List:
MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to approve the license list as follows:
No.
Licensee
Type
Fee
2504
Safco Warehouse
Vend NP
$ 7.50
2505
Weld -Wood Nursing Home
Vend NP
5.00
2506
Vrooman Floor Company
Vend NP
5.00
2507
Void
2508
Diversified Distributors
Vend NP
5.00
2509
Pillsbury Best Company
Vend NP
5.00
2510
Heinrich Envelope Company
Vend NP
5.00
2511
Golden Valley Shell Station
Vend NP
5.00
2512
Golden Valley Radio Cab Co.
Taxi -Cab
11.00
2513
Dick's Standard 600 Boone ave. No.
Vend NP
10.00
2514
Dick's Lawn & Sanitary Serv. Inc.
Garbage Hauler
26.00
2515
G & H Sanitation, Inc.
Garbage Hauler
52.00
2516
Carl Arneson
Garbage Hauler
26.00
2517
Vendall Bulk Vending Company
Vend - Bulk
15.00
2518
Valley Texaco
Cigarettes
12.00
Police Towing Contract:
The Village Manager recommended a Police Towing Contract with Golden Auto Parts,
effective July 1, 1973 for three years through June 30, 1976, patterned after
the St. Louis Park contract.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, April 16, 1973
MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to authorize the Mayor and Village
Manager to sign the Police Towing contract with Golden Auto Parts.
Police Budget Transfer to Civil Defense:
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Moberg carried to transfer $6,800.00 from the
Police Budget to the Civil Defense Budget.
Year End Closing - 1972 Budget:
The Village Manager reviewed the year end closing of the 1972 budget.
March Budget Report:
MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to receive and file the March
Budget report.
Resolution Approving Fire Pension Special Law:
Member Ulstad introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Approving Amended By -Laws of
Firemen's Relief Association)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Member Bix, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members voted
in favor thereof: Bix, Hoover, Moberg, Riggs, 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_ .
Cancel and Resvread Special Assessments - Briarwood:
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Moberg carried to cancel the Special Assessments
and respread the Special Assessments for Briarwood on May 7, 1973.
Golden Vallev Safetv Council - re: Joint Meetin
The Village Manager presented a request from the Golden Valley Safety
Council for a joint meeting with the Council, Planning Commission and
Environmental Commission regarding the comprehensive plan for the village.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Ulstad carried to call a joint meeting with the
Golden Valley Safety Council, Planning Commission and Environmental Commis -
ion for April 30, 1973, at 8:00 P. M.
Schuller's Tavern. Inc. re: Cutting of Trees:
All present agreed to add the above item to the agenda.
Council discussed the cutting of trees on Schuller's Tavern property and
their replacement.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, April 16, 1973
MOVED by Bix seconded by Hoover carried that the Manager of Schuller's
Tavern be notified to appear before Council thirty days prior to renewal
of their "On -Sale" liquor license.
Request for Public Hearing - 73 -SI -7, Brogger's Circle (5-7-1973):
Member Ulstad introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
(73 -SI -7)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Member Moberg, and upon vote being taken thereon the following members voted
in favor thereof: Bix, Hoover, Moberg, Riggs, 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 - 73 -SI -8, Plymouth Avenue (5-7-1973):
Member Ulstad introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
(73 -SI -8)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Member Moberg, and upon vote being taken thereon the following members
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_ff,2�_`.
Waiver of Public Hearing - 73 -SI -9; Jersey Avenue:
Member Hoover introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION RESCINDING PRIOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENT,
APPROVING PLANS TO SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS.
(Proposed Grading & Graveling - 69 -GG -3)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Member Moberg, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members
voted in favor thereof: Bix, Hoover, Moberg, Riggs 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
Member Ulstad introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, April 16, 1973
RESOLUTION WAIVING THE PUBLIC HEARING
PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES 429.031, SUBD. 3
AND ORDERING CONSTRUCTION
OF CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
(73 -SI -9)
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: Bix, Hoover, Moberg, Riggs, 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
(73 -SI -9)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by Member Moberg, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following members
voted in favor thereof: Bix, Hoover, Moberg, Riggs, 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 Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page.
Northern States Power Uniform Rate Franchise:
The Village Attorney presented a time schedule and requested informal public
hearing be called on May 21, 1973.
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Hoover carried to call an informal public hear-
ing for Northern States Power Uniform Rate Franchise.
Planning Commission Minutes - 3-21-73 & 4-9-73:
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Bix carried to receive and file the Planning
Commission minutes for March 21, 1973 and April 9, 1973.
Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes - 4-11-1973:
MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to receive and file the Board of
Zoning Appeals minutes for April 11, 1973.
Park & Recreation Commission Minutes - 3-29-1973:
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Bix carried to receive and file the Park &
Recreation Commission minutes for March 29, 1973.
Environmental Commission Minutes - 4-9-1973:
MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to receive and file the Environmental
Commission minutes for April 9, 1973.
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Regular Meeting of the Village Council, April 16, 1973
Bills & Claims:
MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to approve the bills as submitted on
the prelist.
MOVED by Bix seconded by Ulstad carried to adjourn the meeting at 12:45 A.M.
Attest:
Village Clerk
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Mayor
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