09-17-73 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
September 17, 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 September 17, 1973, at 7:30 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; Village Engineer, Tom Snetsinger; Village Clerk, Helen Penniman;
Director of Planning & Inspection, Jon Westlake.
Minutes of September 4, 1973:
MOVED by Bix seconded by Hoover carried to approve the minutes of September
4, 1973, as submitted.
Award of Merit - Golden Valley Park & Recreation Department:
The Mayor presented an Award of Merit from The Sports Foundation, Inc., in
Class IV competition to the Golden Valley Park & Recreation Department. Mr.
G. Burton Brown and David Latwaaho accepted the award on behalf of the Park &
Recreation Commission and Department.
Public Hearing - Vacation of Drainage & Utility Easement, 2211 Legend Drive:
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
opportunity to express their views thereon.
The Director of Planning & Inspection presented the request for Vacation of
Drainage and Utility Easement at 2211 Legend Drive.
Mr. J. H. Offerman, 2211 Legend Drive, explained his plan for a swimming pool
adjacent to the easement area.
Mr. Dudley Erickson, 4240 Legend Lane, presented a petition objecting to the
proposed easement vacation and stated the easement was needed for future storm
sewer in the area.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Moberg carried to continue the public hearing for
two weeks to check the plat of Thompson's Bassett Creek Addition for easements.
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Report on Financing, League of Women Voter's Ordinance Booklet:
The Village Attorney submitted an opinion regarding citizen proposal to
prepare and disseminate an ordinance booklet. The Village could fund the
proposed ordinance booklet, but in that event must have complete control
of the publication.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Moberg carried to commend the League of Women
Voters for their work in preparing the Ordinance Booklet and encourage them
to publish the booklet on their own.
Public Hearing - Light Industrial Zoning - Oken's Supreme, Inc.:
The Village Clerk presented an affidavit of publication in the official news-
paper of the Notice of Public Hearing as described in said affidavit. Said
affidavit was examined, approved and ordered filed in the Clerk's office.
The Mayor announced that this was the time and place for the public hearing
referred to and all persons present to do so were afforded opportunity to
express their views thereon.
John Sampson, Chairman of the Planning Commission, reviewed the Planning
Commission recommendation to approve the request for Light Industrial zoning
for Oken's Supreme, Inc.
Mrs. Susan Becker, member of the Planning Commission, reviewed the Planning
Commission minutes for August 27, 1973.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Hoover carried to give a first reading to an
ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
(Light Industrial Zoning District
Oken's Supreme, Inc.)
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Bix carried to approve the ordinance herein quot-
ed by title on its first reading. Upon roll call vote being taken thereon,
the members were recorded as voting as follows:
Bix YES
Hoover YES
Ulstad YES
Moberg YES
Riggs YES
Agreement - Parking & Green Area, Oken's Supreme, Inc.:
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Bix carried to continue the item to October 1,
1973.
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Waiver of Platting Ordinance - Oken's Supreme, Inc:
MOVED by Bix seconded by Ulstad carried to continue the item to October 1,
1973.
Public Hearing - Public Improvement - Street Lights (RSL No. 52):
The Village Clerk presented an affidavit showing publication in the official
newspaper of the Notice of Public Hearing on certain proposed Public Improve-
ments Residential Street Lighting 52 - described in the resolution of this
Council relating thereto, adopted on August 20, 1973. 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
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
Mr. John L. Prueter Presented a petition with ten signers
1415 Toledo Avenue North objecting to installation of street
lights.
Mr. Peter T. Weis Objected to proposed street lights.
1340 Toledo Ave. North
PROPONENT REASON
Mr. H. P. Shinder Petitioner for street lights, needed
1221 Toledo Avenue North very badly.
Mr. E. E. Rivkin Petitioner, in favor of street lights.
1501 Toledo Avenue North
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Moberg to order construction of street lights
excluding the two proposed in the center of the district. The motion failed.
Member Bix introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
RSL -52
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_.
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Lakeview Medical Building,,_ Glenwood Hills Hospital, 3901 Golden Valley Road:
The proponent was not present, the Director of Planning & Inspection present-
ed the plan for the proposed Lakeview Medical Building, at 3901 Golden Valley
Road.
Mr. R. J. Moran, 4110 Golden Valley Road, questioned how many residents were
notified of the meeting.
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Bix carried to continue the hearing to the meet-
ing of October 15, 1973.
Minnesota State Highway Department - So. Tyrol Pedestrian Bridge Plan:
Mr. Weiselbaum, District Traffic Engineer and Mr. Anderson, District Engin-
eering Coordinator for the Minnesota State Highway Department presented the
preliminary pedestrian Bridge plan for T.H. #12 and Tyrol Hills area. Con-
struction of steel beams, wooden deck and sides, with cyclone fencing 8' high
on bridge.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Bix carried to approve the preliminary pedestrian
bridge plans and extend the 8' railing along the stairways on the north and
south ends of the bridge, paint of wood to be brown or wood tone color.
Minnesota State Highway Department re: T.H. #12 -3rd Lane Eastbound Plans:
Mr. Weiselbaum, Dirstrict Traffic Engineer and Mr. Anderson, District Engin-
eering Coordinator for the Minnesota State Highway Department presented pre-
liminary plans for construction of a 3rd lane of traffic eastbound on T. H.
#12.
Residents requested leaving Natchez Avenue South open for access to South
Tyrol Hills and closing the ramp northbound from T.H. 4100 to T.H. 412.
MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to defer approval to October 15,
1973, to permit study by the Highway Department of the problem of access to
South Tyrol Hills by leaving access to Natchez Avenue open.
Church of Good Shepherd - Bingo Notice:
The Church of Good Shepherd notified Council of their intention to conduct
a Turkey -Bingo party at the church on November 16, 1973.
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Bix carried to receive and file the notice from
the Church of Good Shepherd regarding "Bingo".
Safety Council Report: Olympia - Quebec Stop Sign:
Mr. David G. Roston, 7551 Olympia Street, requested a four-way stop sign at
Olympia Street and Quebec Avenue North and presented a petition in favor of
the stop signs.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, September 17, 1973
The Golden Valley Safety Council at the meeting of August 27, 1973, recom-
mended installation of the four-way stop at Olympia Street and Quebec Ave-
nue North.
The Village Engineer recommended against the installation of the four-way
stop signs.
MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to approve the request for a four-
way stop sign at Olympia Street and Quebec Avenue North as recommended by
the Safety Council.
Metropolitan Transit Commission re: Bus Shelter:
The Village Manager presented a request from the Metropolitan Transit Commis-
sion to locate a heated bus shelter in front of the Golden Valley Civic Cen-
ter, the Village to construct an 8' x 14' concrete slab, approximate cost
$250.00.
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Moberg carried to approve the location of the bus
shelter in front of the Civic Center and transfer of $250.00 from Contingent
Fund to Building Fund.
License List:
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Hoover carried to approve the licenses as follows:
No. Licensee Type Fee
2563 Burger King Corporation Food Est. $ 25.00
2564 Burger King Corporation Cigarettes 6.00
Award of Bids - Tennis Court Fencing:
The Village Clerk presented an affidavit of publication in the official news-
paper. Sealed bids were received and the Village Manager, Director of Parks
& Recreation and Village Clerk met at the Civic Center, 7800 Golden Valley
Road at 11:00 A. M., on September 13, 1973, and publicly opened and read the
bids as follows:
BIDDER BID BOND TOTAL BID
Century Fence Company 5% $ 6,396.00
Crowley Fence Company 5% 6,340.00
Viking Fence & Construction Company 5% 5,436.00
MOVED by Bix seconded by Ulstad carried to award the bid to the low bidder,
Viking Fence & Construction Company in the amount of $5,436.00.
Budget Report - August 1973:
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Bix carried to receive and file the budget report
for August 1973.
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Use of Outlot #1 by Mr. Hendrix, 5055 Bassett Creek Drive:
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Moberg carried to authorize the Mayor and
Village Manager to sign an agreement with Mr. Hendrix, 5055 Bassett
Creek Drive for use of Village Outlot #1.
Approval of Indemnification Agreement - Gun Range:
The Village Attorney presented an Indemnification Agreement for use of a
gun range on the property of Gerald Getchell in Maple Grove, Minnesota.
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Moberg carried to authorize the Mayor and
Village Manager to sign the Indemnification Agreement with Mr. Gerald Get-
chell.
Request for Waiver of Platting Ordinance - 8229 Medicine Lake Road:
The request is for waiver of the Platting Ordinance for division of the
following property:
Parcel A - 8929 Medicine Lake Road:
Lot 15 and that part of Lot 14, lying Northerly of the
following described line: Commencing at the Northwest
corner of said Lot 14; thence Southerly along the West-
erly line of said Lot 14 a distance of 14,00 feet to
the point of beginning of the line to be described;
thence Northeasterly to the Northeast corner of said
Lot 14 and said line there terminating. All in Block 2,
Richland Hills, according to the recorded plat thereof.
Parcel B - 2505 Orkla Drive:
All that part of Tot 14, Block 2, Richland Hills, lying
Southerly of the following described line: Commencing
at the Northwest corner of said Lot 14, thence Southerly
along the Westerly line of said Lot 14 a distance of
14.00 feet to the point of beginning of the line to be
described; thence Northeasterly to the Northeast corner
of said Lot 14 and said line there terminating.
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Hoover carried to approve the Waiver of Plat-
ting Ordinance for the above referenced property.
Notice of Claim - Jerold Jacobs:
All present agreed to add the above item to the agenda.
The Village Manager presented a Notice of Claim filed Friday, September 14,
1973 by Jerold Jacobs relating to Brookview Municipal Golf Course.
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Ulstad carried to receive and file the Notice of
Claim from Jerold Jacobs.
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1974 Village Budget:
No action was taken by the Council.
Planning Commission Minutes - September 10, 1973:
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Moberg carried to receive and file the Planning
Commission Minutes for September 10, 1973.
Appointment to Golden Valley Safety Council:
Council continued the item for two weeks.
Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes - August 27th & September 11, 1973:
MOVED by Bix seconded by Ulstad carried to receive and file the Board of
Zoning Appeals minutes for August 27th and September 11, 1973.
Park & Recreation Commission Minutes -,August 30, 1973:
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Bix carried to receive and file the Park & Rec-
reation Commission minutes for August 30, 1973.
Environmental Commission Minutes - September 10, 1973:
MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to receive and file the Environmental
Commission Minutes for September 10, 1973.
Bills & Claims:
MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to approve the bills as submitted on
the prelist.
MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to adjourn the meeting at 12:15 A.M.
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