08-20-73 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
August 20, 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 August 20, 1973, at 7:30 o'clock P. M.
The following members were present: Bix, Hoover, Moberg, Riggs; and the
following was absent: Ulstad.
Present were Village Manager, Barkley G. Omans; Village Attorney, Allen Barnard;
Village Engineer, Lowell Odland; Village Clerk, Helen Penniman; Director of
Parks & Recreation, John Brenna; Director of Public Safety, David Gorski.
Minutes of August 6, 1973:
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Bix carried to approve the minutes of August 6,
1973, as corrected.
Public Hearing - Public Improvement 73 -SI -20 (Jersey Avenue_North):
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 -20 described in the resolution of this Council relating thereto,
adopted on August 6, 1973. 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 Bix introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
73 -SI -20
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, and Riggs; 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 Bix introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION
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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, and Riggs; 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 - Vacation of Drainage & Utility Easements (Olsen Manor):
The Village Clerk presented the affidavit showing publication in the official
newspaper of the Notice of Public Hearing on proposed easement vacation. 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 easement vacation and all persons present to do so were afforded opp-
ortunity to express their views thereon.
There were no objectors and the Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Moberg introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Vacation of Drainage and Utility
Easements - Olsen Manor)
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 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 /4.
St. Margaret Mary - Bim Notice:
The Church of St. Margaret Mary notified Council of their intention to conduct
"Bingo" at the church on September 8th and 9th,1973.
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Bix carried to receive and file the notice from
St. Margaret Mary regarding "Bingo".
Second Reading -_Ordinance Zoning Residential, T.H. #12 & 100:
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Moberg carried to continue the second reading of an
ordinance zoning to residential, T. H. 412 & 100, to the meeting of September 4,
1973, until a full council is present.
Request Sewer Hook-up Extension, 437 Westwood Drive No.:
Mrs. Sherman E. Peterson, 437 Westwood Drive North, requested a one year exten-
sion of time for sanitary sewer hook-up.
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MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to approve the request for one year
extension of time for connection to sanitary sewer. Hoover Voted "No".
Liberty Carton, 701 Pennsylvania Avenue South, re: Revenue Bond Financing:
Mr. Mike Fitterman, Vice President of Liberty Carton, 701 Pennsylvania Ave-
nue South, requested approval of revenue Bond financing for expansion of the
present plant by an addition of 400 x 400 square feet with 100% enclosed
rail docking.
Mr. Tam Strand of Dain, Kalman & (wail Inc., Stock & Bond Brokers, presented
a proposal for Municipal Industrial Development Revenue Bonds to finance the
proposed addition. Job opportunities and advantages for the community were
discussed. The proposed financing was for $3,200,000 revenue bonds.
Residents present asked how many more cars would use Pennsylvania Avenue
South, how many more employees there would be, why the traffic could not
be diverted to Louisiana Avenue South now, and that the noise maker on the
roof should be moved inside the building.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Bix carried to defer action on the request until
another proposal is presented by the company or Council placed the matter on
the agenda. Mayor Riggs voted "NO".
Second Reading, Ordinance Zoning to Institutional. V.F.W. Post, 2340 Mendel-
ssohn Avenue North:
Mr. Deal, Attorney for the V.F.W. Post, reviewed the request for zoning at
2340 Mendelssohn Avenue North to Institutional Zone.
OBJECTORS OBJECTION
Marilyn Gaulrapp Unfair to zone to institutional,
2016 Independence Avenue North can't get homes built next to a
V.F.W..Post Mr. Neslund, owner
of adjacent property, not in
favor, but would not speak again-
st.
Mr. Chuck Nordhaus
2340 Ensign Avenue North
W. J. Tofte
2008 Mendelssohn Avenue North
Chose Golden Valley because of
nearby, V.F.W. will depreciate
value of property and proposed
980', 80 unit apartments not
compatible with neighborhood.
Asked if the Post could function
without a liquor license.
Mrs. Gale Larson V.F.W. is not what the neighbors
2009 Independence Avenue North want.
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Mrs. R. L. Nelson
9185 Duluth Street
Mrs. Tofte
2008 Mendelssohn Avenue North
Mr. James Gaulrapp
2016 Independence Avenue North
Barbara Medeck
2430 Ensign Avenue North
Previously presented petition
against the proposal.
Requested that the Planning
Commission minutes and recom-
mendation be read.
There is not a positive plan
for homes between V.F.W and
present residents.
Development of whole area is
concern, want it to be residen-
tial.
Mr. J. H. McGerr Lives near General Mills open
1629 Flag Avenue North area, children start fires in
the field and put up old shacks.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Bix carried to give a 2nd reading to an ordinance
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
(Institutional Zoning District)
Golden Valley V.F.W. Post
MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg to approve the ordinance herein quoted by title
on its second reading. Upon roll call -vote being taken thereon, the members
were recorded as voting as follows:
Bix YES Moberg YES
Hoover NO Riggs YES
The motion was denied.
Robert VanHauer - re: Golden Valley Health Center:
Mr. Robert VanHauer, Executive Vice President of the Golden Valley Health
Center, introduced Mr. Cris Stang, Administrator and presented plans for an
addition to the present hospital of 45,000 square feet with a three and a half
story parking ramp.
The Village Staff requested that the proposed addition be constructed with a
sprinkler system.
MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to call a Public Hearing on September
17, 1973, on the proposed addition and refer the request to the Board of Zon-
ing Appeals regarding normal set -backs, green areas, and parking requirements
for recommendation to Council.
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Pask & Recreation Commission re: Trails:
Mr. Burton Brown, Chairman of the Park & Recreation Commission, stated the
commission will consider the results of the public meetings held on the
proposed Trails System at their meeting on August 30, 1973. Inreference to
the proposed trail on Village Outlot #1, they propose a loop from the main
trail system.
Mr. John Brenna, Director of the Park & Recreation Department, reviewed the
proposed trail plan in the area of Village Outlot #1, a walking path in and
out of the area.
OBJECTOR OBJECTION
Mrs. T. R. Willits Dense area, dangerous for children.
5120 Minnaqua Drive How will people get out of area if they
don't want to return the way they went
in?
Rosemary Marrs
4840 Markay Ridge
Jack Kelcher
4820 Markay Ridge
Delores Larson
4905 Bassett Creek Drive
Mrs. Cathy Kelcher
4820 Markay Ridge
Mrs. L. Viken
4900 Markay Ridge
Mr. Willits
5120 Minnaqua Drive
Mr. Bob Wagman
2243 Noble Avenue
Mrs. Bruce Goolsbee
2150 Spruce Trail
Residents of Westurban Addition did not
receive notice of hearing. Improvement
will ruin the area, leave it as is.
Presented petition of neighbors of the
area. It is wrong to make area assess-
able, don't advertise it.
Low path over -looks property along the
path. Bridges too expensive for use.
Opposed to litter and debris, leave it
for children's play area.
Additional traffic will destroy wild
life, spend the money in other parks.
No need for bridges in area.
Everyone agrees to leave it as is, how
wide will proposed path be.
Some fencing will be necessary. Concern-
ed over hook-up with trails to the east
of the area.
MOVED by Moberg seconded
by Hoover
carried to designate Village Outlot #1 as
Natural Area, Bix voted
"NO".
MOVED by Hoover seconded
by Riggs
carried that the Council instruct the Park
& Recreation Department
to direct
their use of this area as a Wild Life Sanc-
tuary with only those changes
made
as deemed necessary for access. Bix and
Moberg voted "NO".
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, August 20, 1973
The Mayor stated he would personally notify residents if this item is con-
sidered by Council in the future.
Le� ague of Women Voter's - re: Ordinance Booklet:
Mrs. Arty Silverman, League of [-'omen Voters, presented a proposed Ordinance
Booklet for distribution to all Village residents.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Bix carried to receive the draft of the proposed
Ordinance Booklet and refer same to the Village Attorney for review.
Stock Change _Notice, Holiday Motor Hotel 812 Lilac Drive North:
MOVED by Bix seconded by Riggs carried to receive and file the stock change
notice from the Holiday Motor Hotel, 812 Lilac drive :forth.
Award of Bids - 1973 Storm Sewers 1, 2, 3, & 4:
The Village Clerk presented an affidavit of publication in the official news-
paper. Sealed Bids were received and the Village Manager, Engineer and Vill-
age Clerk met at the Civic Ceititht, 7800 Golden Valley Road at 11:00 A.M., on
August 16, 1973 and publicly opened and read the bids as follows:
NAME OF CONTRACTOR_ BID BOND CORRECTED CONTRACT AMOUNT
AMOUNT
1. Overdahl Construction 5% $67,548.20 $66,685.70
2. McDonald & Associates, Inc. 5% 77,388.20
3. Peter LaMetti NO BID _-
4. C. S. McCrossan, Inc. 5% 67,607.00
5. Barbarossa & Sons --
6. Nodland Associates, Inc. 5% 76,403.00 76,353.00
7.
Beatson & Kelly Contractors
5%
65,099.00
8.
Q.R.S. Construction
5%
58,988.51
9.
Chapman Construction Co.
5%
74,146.65
10.
C. W. Houle Landscaping
5%
75,070.50
11.
Kamar, Inc.
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12.
Cris Construction
5%
62,238.70
13.
G. L. Contracting Company
5%
61.598.25
14.
Northern Contracting Company
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15.
McGrand & Frovarp Contractors
5%
57,501.25
16.
White Construction Company
5%
78,947.00
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, August 20, 1973
MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to award the bid to the low bidder,
McGrand & Frovarp Contractors, in the amount of $57,401.25.
Award of Bids - Tennis Court Surfaces:
The Village Clerk presented an affidavit of publication in the official news-
paper. Sealed bids were received and the Village Manager, Engineer and Vill-
age Clerk met at the Civic Center, 7800 Golden Valley Road at 11:00 A.M., on
August 20, 1973 and publicly opened and read the bids as follows:
BIDDER BID BOND TOTAL BID
Bartley Sales Company, Inc. 5 $ 9,286.00
E. W. Burns 5% 15,360.00
London Construction Company Cert. Ck. $750.00 13,199.00
Henry 0. Mikkelson Company 5% 13,600.00
Bartley Sales Company, Inc., the low bidder, does not meet the specifications.
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Hoover carried to award the bid to London Construc-
tion Company, in the amount of $13,199.00.
Request Public Hearing - Public Im rovement, Street Lights 73 -RSL -5.2:
Member Hoover introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
73 -RSL -52
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, and Riggs; 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 4.
Re_guest Public Hearing - Zoning 0 -pen Development to Light Industrials Oken's &
She_TM Arman,-_ Inc . 1109 Zane Ave. No.:
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Hoover carried to call a public hearing on Septem-
ber 17, 1973 to zone Open Development to Light Industrial for Oken's & Sher-
man, Inc., at 1109 Zane Avenue North, and request recommendation from the
Planning Commission.
Winnetka Avenue Safe y 1 roblem - T-HI.#55 to 10th Avenue North:
The Public Safety Director presented a tabulation of recent accidents on the
above referenced section of Winnetka Avenue North.
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Hoover carried to refer the problem to the Plan-
ning Commission and Public Safety Council for recommendation on a short term
basis.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, August 20, 1973
Re: Building Permit - 6908 Winsdale Street:
Mr. Stephen Bouchard withdrew his request regarding the building permit at
at 6908 Winsdale Street.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Moberg carried to authorize the Building Inspec-
tor to issue the building permit for 6908 Winsdale Street.
Human Rights Commission Minutes - Ju__ :21973:
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Hoover carried to receive
and file the minutes
of the Human Rights Commission for July 12, 1973.
Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes _-_ August 14, 1973:
MOVED by Bix seconded by Hoover carried to receive and
file the minutes of
the Board of Zoning Appeals for August 14, 1973.
Buildins Board of Review Minutes.- August 7, 1973:
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Bix carried to receive and
file the minutes of
the Building Board of Review for August 7, 1973.
Planning Commission Minutes - Au ust 131973:
MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to receive and
file the minutes of
the Planning Commission for August 13, 1973.
Bills & Claims:
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Bix carried to approve the
bills as submitted on
the prelist.
"LOVED by Hoover seconded by Bix carried to adjourn the
meeting at 1:30 A.M.
Attest:
Village Clerk
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