10-01-73 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
October 1, 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 October 1, 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, Lowell Odland; Village Clerk, Helen Penniman; Dir-
ector of Finances, John Murphy; Director of Planning & Inspections, Jon West-
lake.
Minutes of September 17th & September 24, 1973:
MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to approve the minutes of September
17th and September 24, 1973, as submitted.
Public Hearing - Special Assessment Roll - 1974:
The Village Clerk presented the affidavit of publication in the official
newspaper 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
above referred to and all persons who desired to do so were afforded oppor-
tunity to express their views thereon, and all written objections heretofore
filed with the Clerk were presented and considered as follows:
Street Improvements:
72 -SI -12: Mr. Charles R. Coulter, Attorney, representing the Golden
Valley Golf Club and stated they were not benefited by construction
of curb & gutter and requested deferment of the assessment and interest.
MOVED by Bix seconded by Hoover carried to approve the assessments for street
improvements on the assessment roll for 1974.
73 -Dust Abatement:
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Bix carried to approve the 73 -Dust Abatement.
Grading & Graveling - 69:
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Ulstad carried to approve the assessments for
69 -GG -3.
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Lateral Sewer - 72:
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Hoover carried to approve the assessments for
72 -LF -4,5,6, & 9.
Correction added -73 -SS -1: Mr. Robert McLane, 5350 Gold. Val. Rd. stated he had
Storm Sewer - 73: no benefit from the storm Sew. Mr. Robert Anderson, 5340 Gold. Val.
Rd. statedhe also had no benefit from the storm sewer.
73 -SS -2: Mr. Gordon Volkenant, 4601 Roanoke Road, objected to the
road being torn up four times and stated they did not need the storm
sewer.
73 -SS -3: Mrs. Henderson, 8030 Maren Lane, requested deferrment of
1 1/2 cent a square foot, 15' easement across property unused land.
Mr. Ed. Jordan, two lots on Winnetka Avenue (shopping center) adjust
to two cents a square foot.
MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to approve assessment for storm
sewers for 1973, except deferrment of 1 1/2 cent a square foot on 8030
Maren Lane for five years with interest at 6% compounded.
Watermain - 72-2:
72-WM-9: Mr. Charles R. Coulter, Attorney, representing the Golden
Valley Golf Club requested deferment of assessment until property
is developed for another use.
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Moberg carried to approve assessments on the
72-2 water mains, except 72-WM-9, south side (Golden Valley Golf Club)
deferred with 6% compounded interest until there is a change in the use of
the property.
Watermain - 73:
73-WM-1: Mr. M. W. Orbuch, 3920 Glenwood Avenue, requested defert-
ment of assessment until the property is platted or a waiver of
platting is approved.
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Hoover carried to approve 73-Watermains, except
3920 Glenwood Avenue and 3940 Glenwood Avenue deferred until the property
is platted or waiver of platting is approved, with 6% interest compounded.
Street Lights - RSL -43 - RSL -51:
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Ulstad carried to approve assessments for the
above referenced street lights.
Member Bix introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND CONFIRMING
ASSESSMENTS FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, October 1, 1973
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 de-
clared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attest-
ed by the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page !p g.
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Hoover carried to approve the certification of
delinquent utility service charges for 1973 and delinquent weed control and
tree removal charges for 1973.
Public Hearing - PUD-lA (Benson -Orth Associates) Inc.):
The Village Clerk presented an affidavit showing publication in the official
newspaper of the Notice of Public Hearing on certain proposed rezoning des-
cribed in said affidavit. Said affidavit was examined, approved and ordered
filed in the Clerk's office.
The Mayor then announced that the meeting was open for public hearing on said
proposed zoning and all persons present to do so were afforded opportunity to
express their views thereon.
Mr. Ronald Edstrom, Secretary of the Planning Commission, presented the recom-
mendation of the Planning Commission to approve the amended request subject to
certain stipulations i.e., proposed building 250' from Duluth Street, dedica-
tion of approximately 1 acre for park purposes, with credit given for 54 park-
ing spaces in future phase development based on present zoning code and gener-
al plan approval.
Mr. Kenneth Benson of Benson -Orth Associates, Inc., presented proposed plans
for a second building in phase II with 174 parking spaces provided, and a
traffic study dated August 8, 1973.
Mr. Joe W. Kuns, 1610 Constance Drive East, representing neighbors concerned
over traffic and safety on St. Croix Avenue for children and the patients in
the nursing home, and the need of a park in the area, to prevent further en-
croachment on the residential area.
Kathy Lambert, 6025 Wolfberry Lane, requested that the one acre park be dedi-
cated, it is needed now.
Mrs. Mary Anderson, of Planning Commission, stated the Planning Commission
approved the concept originally for use only not the number of buildings, in
1971.
Mr. B. J. Boran, 6050 Wolfberry Lane, wants a park in the area, mistakes in
the past shouldn't be lived by now.
Mr. Rolland F. Brown, 5925 Wolfberry Lane, called this piece meal planning.
Mr. Joe B. West, 1630 Constance Drive East, stated the easement was there
and not given by Benson -Orth, they need a park, the creek was moved without
a permit, should give the park back to the community.
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Mr. Don B. Meinhardt, 6050 Duluth Lane, present building is five stories
instead of three, need three dimension plan.
Mr. A. T. Aho, 5631 St. Croix avenue, is afraid of the third phase of
building due to traffic problem.
Mr. Charles R. Coulter, Attorney, representing Benson -Orth Associates, Inc.,
stated they used PUD zoning upon recommendation of the Village Staff and
planners. Mr. Coulter stated they were interested in working out a contract
dealing with the proposed park area and phase three of the PUD.
Mrs. Mary Smith, 5605 Wolfberry Lane, stated the traffic count used was taken
befor the shopping center at Springgate was constructed, asked for a current
traffic count on St. Croix Avenue.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Ulstad to approve the Planning Commission recom-
mendation for PUD lA for a second building as proposed, developer to deed
approximately 1 acre for a park, credit 54 parking spaces in exchange for
the park area, no access on St. Croix except emergency vehicles, with gener-
al traffic on Duluth Street, and subject to the conditions set forth in the
planning commission report. Upon roll call vote being taken thereon, the
members were recorded as voting as follows:
Bix NO
Hoover YES
Ulstad YES
The motion carried.
Moberg YES
Riggs YES
Mr. Charles R. Coulter suggested consideration of amending the PUD ordinance.
Second Reading, Ordinance Zoning Light Industrial - Oken's Supreme, Inc.:
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Hoover carried to give a second reading to an
ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
(Light Industrial Zoning District
Oken's Supreme, Inc.)
Mr. Dean K. Knutson, 1109 Welcome Circle, asked if the green area and plant-
ing plan had been approved, and asked if they could see the plans, also quest-
ioned the grade of the parking lot.
The Attorney for Oken's Supreme, Inc., stated they were willing to do anything
within reason.
Mrs. Ann Wilson, 1109 Welcome Circle, said the main reason for the buffer was
to hide the cars in the parking area.
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Mr. N. Friedemann, 1121 Welcome Circle, asked for what purpose is the land
being rezoned, and who approves the grades in the parking lot.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Ulstad 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 YES Riggs YES
Ulstad YES
The Motion was carried and publication ordered. See Ordinance Book page vY.
Agreements - Parking & Green Area, Oken's Supreme, Inc.:
MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to authorize the Mayor and Village
Manager to sign the agreement with Oken's Supreme, Inc., regarding parking
and green area.
Waiver of Platting Ordinance - Oken's Supreme, Inc.:
The request is for waiver of the Platting Ordinance for division of the
following property:
1106 Zane
Avenue
North:
That part
of Lot
1 and 2
lying Southeasterly of the Northeasterly
extension
of the
Northwesterly
line of the Southeasterly 35 feet of
Lot 6; and
Lot 9,
except
the Southeasterly 25 feet thereof; and Lots
12 and 13
all in
Block 1,
Lindsay's Second Addition.
1109 Zane Avenue North:
The Southeasterly 54.02 feet of Lot 4 and all of Lots 5,6,7 and 8
Block 2, Lindsay's Second Addition.
1120 Zane Avenue North:
That part of Lot 5 lying Southeasterly of the Northwesterly 25 feet
thereof; and that part of Lot 6 lying Northwesterly of the Southeast-
erly 35 feet thereof; and that part of Lots 1 and 2 lying between the
Northeasterly extension of the Southeasterly line of the Northwesterly
25 feet of Lot 5 and the Northeasterly extension of the Northwesterly
line of the Southeasterly 35 feet of Lot 6, all in Block 1, Lindsay's
Second Addition.
5865 Golden Valley Road:
That part of Lots 1 and 2 lying Northwesterly of the Northeasterly
extension of the Southeasterly line of the Northwesterly 25 feet of
Lot 5, all in Block 1, Lindsay's Second Addition.
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6005 Golden Valley Road:
Lots 1, 2, 3 and that part of Lot 4 lying Northwesterly of the
Southeasterly 54.02 feet of said Lot 4, all in Block 2, Lindsay's
Second Addition.
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Bix carried to approve the Waiver of Platting
Ordinance for the above referenced property.
Public Hearing,- Vacation of Drainage & Utility Easement, J.H. Offerman, 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 Vill-
age 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.
Mr. Dudley C. Ericson, 4240 Legend Drive, stated there was no authority to
vacate the drainage and utility easement, that no public interest is served,
there is no joiner on the petition for vacation, only private purpose being
served.
Member Ulstad introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Vacation of Drainage and Utility
Easement - Sleepy Hollow Addition)
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 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 12
Waiver of Platting Ordinance & Combination; 2211 Legend Drive:
The request is for waiver of the Platting Ordinance for division and combina-
tion of the following property:
Lot 3, Block 1, Sleepy Addition to be combined with that part
of Tract C lying North of a line drawn from the Southwest
corner of Lot 3, Block 1, Sleepy Hollow Addition to a point
on the Westerly line of Tract C distance 35 feet South of the
Westerly extension of the North line of said Lot 3, RLS #879.
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Bix carried to approve the Waiver of Platting
Ordinance for the above referenced property.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, October 1, 1973
Golden Valley Jaycees - "Haunted House", 9235 Medicine Lake Road:
Mr. Ken Gowriluk, President of Golden Valley Jaycees, requested approval to
operate a"Haunted House" from October 26 thru October 31, 1973 inclusive,
at 9235 Medicine Lake Road. Proceeds of the project to be given to Courage
Center for buying a transport van for the handicapped.
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Moberg carried to approve the project "Haunted
House" at 9235 Medicine Lake Road.
William J. Lundberg re: PUD X65. Vallee D'Or:
Mr. Lundberg informed the council that inflation was affecting the require-
ment that 10% of the 45 units of PUD #5, Vallee d'Or be constructed at
$25,000 or less.
Mr. Ron Edstrom, Secretary of the Planning Commission, presented the Plann-
ing Commission recommendation, recommending design of a smaller unit.
Council took no action, other than to suggest a formal amendment to the PUD
would be necessary.
Re: Winnetka Avenue Southbound Right Turn at T.H. #55:
Mr. Elmer Bratsch, Golden Valley State Bank, said closing the south exit
from the Golden Valley Shopping Center parking lot would complicate the
parking in the lot, that 1/2 of the cars leaving go right on T.H. #55,
they need an exit on T.H. 455.
Mr. Dave Trach, Golden Valley Shopping Center, recommended more study of
the traffic and traffic plan in the shopping center.
Council appointed Members Hoover and Moberg to a committee with a member
from the Planning Commission to meet with Mr. Trach, Mr. Bratsch and
others and report back to council in one month.
1974 - Budget:
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Box to put $100,000 in General Contingency Fund
instead of Land Acquisition Fund. The motion was denied.
MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to reduce the proposed Revenue Shar-
ing Fund for 1974 for the pedestrian bridge by $40,000.
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Bix carried to revise the estimated State Aid to
$694,917.00.
MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to make the following additional allo-
cations:
Land Acquisition Special Contingency $100,000
Building Fund (garage) 50,000
Public Reserve Fund 26,000
General Contingency 27,257
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, October 1, 1973
The effect of said actions reduces the tax levy by $50,000 over the budget
as presented.
Member Ulstad introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING
CANCELLATION OF 1973 LEVY FOR VARIOUS
IMPROVEMENT BONDS
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 de-
clared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor, and his signature at-
tested by the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page Z a -
Member Hoover introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR 1974 AND
ESTABLISHING THE VILLAGE PROPERTY TAX LEVY
FOR 1973 COLLECTIBLE IN 1974
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
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 - MISCCA Addition (11-17-73):
The Director of Planning & Inspections requested a public hearing for an
addition to MISCCA on November 17, 1973.
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Ulstad carried to call a;public hearing for an
addition to MISCCA on November 17, 1973.
Animal Humane Society _o_f_Hennepin County - re: Maintenance Contribution:
A request dated September 18, 1973, from the Animal Humane Society was re-
ceived, requesting support for increased service and maintenance.
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Moberg carried that the Village of Golden Valley
participate by a contribution of $650.00 from the contingency to Council
Manager Budget for 1973.
Safety Council Report - Railroad Crossings:
MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to defer the above referenced item
to the meeting of November 3, 1973.
Oswald Family Reunion Committee re: Brookview Picnic Shelter:
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, October 1, 1973
A letter and $50.00 check was received in appreciation for use of the
Brookview Picnic Shelter, dated September 21, 1973.
MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to receive and file the letter
from the Oswald Family Reunion Committee and the $50.00,,donation.
License List:
9.00
9.00
MOVED
by Moberg seconded by Bix carried
to approve the licenses
as follows:
No.
Licensee
Type
Fee
2565
Woodlake Sanitary Service
Garbage Hauling
$104.00
2566
Advance Music
Food Est.
25.00
Award of Bids - Used Warming Houses (6
The Village Clerk presented an affidavit of publication in the official news-
paper. Sealed bids were received and the Village Manager, Director of Finance
and Village Clerk met at the Civic Center, 7800 Golden Valley Road at 11:00
A.M., on September 28, 1973, and publicly opened and read the bids as follows:
Bidder Bldg. 1. Bldg. 2. Bldg 3. Bldg. 4. Bldg. 5. Bldg. 6.
Tom Gavic (75.00) (75.00) (75.00) (75.00) (75.00) (75.00)
Pat Lyrek 50.02 50,02 50.02 50.02 40.00 40.00
Raymond Edberg 9.00 9.00
9.00
9.00
9.00 9.00
Lyle McKinley 20.00 82.00
82.00
25.00
25.00 25.00
Leanard Dittrich 20.00 -
60.00
-
- -
David Skoglund - 86.75
-
-
- -
QRS Constr. 1.00 101.00
102.00
1.00
25.00 101.00
* Charge to remove buildings
RECOMMEND AWARD OF SALE AS FOLLOWS:
Pat Lyrek -
Buildings
1, 4, 5
Q.R.S. Const. -
Buildings
2, 3, 6
MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried
to award the bids
to the high bidders
Pat Lyrek for buildings 1, 4 & 5 and
Q.R.S. Construction
for buildings 2,3 & 6.
Quotations - Parking Lot Light:
The Village Manager presented quotations
for a
light in the
Village parking
lot as follows:
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, October 1, 1973
Hoffman Electric $1,998
Gopher Electric 1,647
Snyder Electric 1,805
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Hoover carried to accept the low quotation by
Gopher electric in the amount of $1,647.00 to be paid from the Building
Fund.
Resolution Requesting Hennepin County to Study Traffic on Duluth Street:
Member Moberg introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Requesting Traffic Study -
Duluth Street)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Member Ulstad, 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 116 .
Human Rights Commission Minutes - September 13, 1973:
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Moberg carried to receive and file the Human
Rights Commission minutes for September 13, 1973.
Appointment to Golden Valley Safety Council:
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Moberg carried to appoint Rollin L. Bergquist,
1300 Castle Court, to the Golden Valley Safety Council.
Planning Commission Minutes - September 24, 1973:
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Ulstad carried to receive and file the Planning
Commission minutes for September 24, 1973.
D.N.R. Re: Mandatory Flood Insurance:
A letter from the Department of Natural Resources, dated August 13, 1973,
sent to the Mayor stated that Golden Valley is subject to recurrent flood-
ing and shall be included on the list and therefore may have a need for
flood insurance.
Council took no action.
Police/Community Relations CommissLon Minutes -_September 11, 1973:
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Bix carried to receive and file the Police/Com-
munity Relations Commission minutes for September 11, 1973.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, October 1, 1973
Building Board of Review Minutes - September 18, 1973:
MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to receive and file the Building
Board of Review minutes for September 18, 1973.
Discussion - Observance of U. N. Day:
The Mayor appointed Fred Lange as Chairman for United Nations Day.
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Hoover carried to confirm the Mayor's appoint-
ment of Fred Lang as Chairman for Chairman for United Nations Day.
Member Moberg introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
Village of Golden Valley
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Member Ulstad, 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 at-
tested by the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page /
Bills & Claims:
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Hoover carried to approve the bills as submitted
on the prelist.
MOVED by Bix seconded by Hoover carried to adjourn the meeting at 3:00 A.M.
Mayor
Attest:
Village Clerk
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