10-15-73 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
October 15, 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 15, 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. Omand; Village Attorney, Robert M.
Skare; Village Engineer, Lowell Odland; Village Clerk, Helen Penniman; Dir-
ector of Planning & Inspections, Jon Westlake.
Minutes of October 1, 1973:
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Hoover carried to approve the minutes of October
1, 1973, as corrected.
Final Plans - Tyrol Hills Pedestrian Bridge & Agreement:
The Village Engineer presented the final plans for the Tyrol Hills Pedestrian
bridge. The Highway Department agrees to stain the wood portion of the bridge
with Penta preservative.
Member Ulstad introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Tyrol Hills Pedestrian Bridge -
S. P. 2714-27001 (12=10)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Mem-
ber 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 17 J .
Member Bix introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(State Project No. 2714-27001 (T.H. 12=10)
(Cooperative Construction Agreement No. 57578)
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.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, October 15, 1973
Public Hearing- Comprehensive Development Plan:
The Village Clerk presented an affidavit showing publication in the official
newspaper of the Notice of Public Hearing on the proposed Comprehensive
Development Plan described 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 Comprehensive Development Plan and all persons present to do
so were afforded opportunity to express their views thereon.
Mr. John Samson, Chairman of the Planning Commission, reviewed the background
and history of the Comprehensive Development Plan which was approved by the
Village Planning Commission on March 21, 1973 and by the Metropolitan Plan-
ning Commission on June 14, 1973.
Mr. Arthur Leonard, 7040 Western Avenue, a member of the Planning Commission,
spoke as a resident, objecting to many portions, goals and plans contained in
the Comprehensive Development Plan i.e. page 4, transportation plans; page 5,
public transit goal; page 7, goal 6; page 7, goal 7; page 8, goal 8, policy c;
page 9, goal 9, policy c. & b. ; page 17; page 18; pages 40-42 should not be
included. Open space north of Laurel Avenue recommended change from P.U.D.to
rbaidential xoiia. Page 34, Transportation; pages 9-12 should be deleted. The
Mayor requested that Mr. Leonard submit his comments for change in writing as
they were extensive and detailed.
Mr. J. R. Kelsoe, 50 Quebec Avenue South objected to the plan, Winnetka Ave.,
should continue to T.H. #12 and extend service road to Boone Avenue.
Mrs. Syrile Ellison, Chairman of the Open Space Committee, reported that the
report from the Committee would be ready for Council in November and requested
Council consideration of the report before action on the Comprehensive Develop-
ment Plan.
Dr. T. R. Hakala, 7500 Western Avenue South, spoke against the curved road from
Winnetka Avenue through precinct five.
Mr. George Murad, 7450 Ridgeway Road, Chairman of Golden Valley Safety Council
spoke of the minor arterial planned on pages 31 and 32 with regard to the 90°
angle from Winnetka Avenue east to Louisiana Avenue as being unsafe and there-
fore opposed to that portion of the plan.
Judge Patrick W. Fitzgerald, 120 Sumter Avenue South, a Trustee of Good Shep-
herd Church, objected to transportation plan in the church area, already have
four major highways through the Village.
Mr. Lloyd Barnes, 15 Rhode Island Avenue So., opposed to transportation portion
of the plan.
Mr. Glen M. Eiden, 345 Brunswick Ave., South, confused by procedure, when will
Council vote on the plan. It is hard to follow the plan, the zoning ordinances
were more specific, P.U.D., allows more density, opposed to P.U.D., in area
south of Glenwood Avenue, the area north of Laurel has always been planned for
single family residential zone.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, October 15, 1973
Mr. Gerry Deters, 7710 Harold Avenue, Vallee D'Or P.U.D., on Harold Avenue
causing traffic problems on Harold Avenue.
Mr. Ron L. Haskvitz, 100 Quebec Avenue South, objected to transportation
plan, and requested that Councilmen make a disclosure of any interest in
a business or land or stock in business in the area effected by the plan
which may economically benefit a Councilman, requested the information
10 days prior to Council next hearing on the Comprehensive Development
Plan.
Mr. Norman Goldfarb, 440 Quebec Avenue South, asked why not continue Win-
netka Avenue directly south and asked what the Ridgeway, Winnetka & Western
Avenue interchange would look like.
Mr. John Samson, Chairman of the Planning Commission, explained the reasons
for the Planning Commission's change of Winnetka Avenue and its connection
to T. H. #12.
Mrs. Goldfarb said children cannot get to Lions Club park now.
Mrs. Katherine Hakala, 7500 Western Avenue, should continue Winnetka avenue
through to T. H. #12.
Mr. Wally Klovstad, 1220 Welcome Avenue, need recommendations of the Open
Space Committee before action on the Comprehensive Development Plan is acted
upon.
Mr. Paul A. St. Marie, 7440 Ridgeway Road, stated he could hear the traffic
from T.H. #12 & #55wnow, asked who the road is going to serve and stated there
are other ways to accomplish the plan. Mr. St. Marie stated the road would go
through a Village owned nature area. The plan should prevent truck traffic
through the residential streets. Put Laurel Avenue through to Turner's Cross-
road but located 100 to 150 feet south of present location, restrict area
north of Laurel to residential zoning and continue the service road on the
north side of T.H. 012 to Turner's Crossroad, deadend Pennsylvania Avenue at
Laurel Avenue, extend Western Avenue to Jersey Avenue and widen the service
road from Pennsylvania Avenue to Winnetka Avenue.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to place the Comprehensive Development
Plan on the agenda December 3, 1973, for Council deliberation.
Public Hearing - Lakeview Medical Building, 3901 Golden Valley Road:
The Village Clerk presented an affidavit showing publication in the official
newspaper of the Notice of Public Hearing on certain proposed Lakeview Medi-
cal Building described in said affidavit. Said affidavit was examined, appro-
and ordered filed in the Clerk's office.
The Mayor then announced that the meeting was open for public hearing on said
proposed Lakeview Medical Building and all persons present to do so were afford-
ed opportunity to express their views thereon.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, October 15, 1973
Mr. Robert VanHauer, Golden Valley Health Center, presented the plans for
Lakeview Medical Building at 3901 Golden Valley Road. A five story, 45,000
sq. foot building with 250 parking spaces to accommodate approximately 25
doctors. With construction of the proposed building approximately 8% of
the land owned by Golden Valley Health Center will be developed.
Mr. George Swenson, 2100 Mary Hills Drive, objected to loss of view, re-
flection of lights, the Minneapolis Clinic and Courage Center as well as
the proposed Lakeview Medical Building.
Mrs. Gloria Johnson, 4200 Golden Valley Road, presented written objections
to the proposed building.
Mr. Van Hauer stated the building would be on the tax roll rxcept for the
portion of use by the hospital. The plans do provide for an additional
three floors in the future if needed.
Mrs. Mary King, 4025 Wasatch Lane, questioned the traffic study, the pro-
posed stop signs and stated the residents distrusted the hospital.
Mr. Ronald Edstrom, 2303 Xerxes Avenue North, said no presentation had been
made to the Planning Commission on the proposed building.
Mr. Wally Klovstad, 1220 Welcome Avenue, asked how close the new road and
the proposed building will be to Sweeney Lake.
Mrs. Roseann Moran, 4110 Golden Valley Road, said they were concerned over
the traffic on Golden Valley Road.
The Village Manager reported the staff recommendation that the building be
sprinkled as a condition of the waiver.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Bix carried to defer, until the Planning Commis-
sion recommendation on the maximum land use and the Safety Council recommend-
ation on traffic on Golden Valley Road, until the Council meeting on December
3, 1973.
Terry Burrell Resignation - Youth Commission:
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Moberg carried to receive and file the resignation
of Terry Burrell from the Youth Commission and send a letter of appreciation.
Minnesota League - Conference on Housing:
The Village Manager notified the Council of the Conference on Housing on Nov-
ember 13th and 20th, 1973.
Elk's Lodge 444 - Request for Bingo, (10-27-73):
MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to receive and file the Elk's Lodge
request for Bingo on October 27, 1973.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, October 15, 1973
Hennepin County Sheriff - Golden Valley Lockup:
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Bix carried to receive and file the Hennepin
County Sheriff's report on the Golden Valley lockup.
Gary Bickel Resignation -_Environmental Commission:
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Bix carried to receive and file the resignation
of Gary Bickel from the Environmental Commission and send a letter of appre-
ciation.
License List:
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Bix carried to approve the licenses as follows:
No. Licensee Type Fee
2567 The Pillsbury Company Food Est. $ 25.00
2568 Golden Valley Jaycees Itinerant Food Exempt
DANCE PERMIT
St. Margaret Mary Youth Council Nov. 10, 1973 8-11:30 P. M. $ .50
Golden Hills Liquor Store - Notice of Partnership Change:
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Moberg carried to approve the change in partner-
ship for the Golden Hills Liquor Store.
Metropolitan Sewer Board - Local Charges:
The Village Manager presented the Notice of increased SAC charges to $300.00
per unit effective January 1, 1973, and Agreement 954.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Moberg carried to extend Agreement #54 with the
Metropolitan Sewer Board for the year 1974.
Hearing - Transit Commission - Student Commuter Service:
The Village Manager presented a notice of hearing before the Transit Commiss-
ion of Student Commuter Service.
Agreement - Termination of Service, Arnie Denzin:
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Ulstad carried to approve the Agreement regarding
Termination of Service for Arnie Denzin.
Quotation - Drinking Fountains:
The Village Manager presented a quotation for three drinking fountains and
transfer of one other in the amount of $1,330.00 by Motzko Plumbing, and
$1,396.00 by Hovde Plumbing & Heating.
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, October 15, 1973
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Bix carried to award the Motzko Plumbing the bid
in the amount of $1,330.00.
Hennepin County re: Traffic Signals, Douglas Drive & Golden Valley Road:
The Village Engineer presented plans and costs for construction of traffic
signals on Douglas Drive & Golden Valley Road.
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Bix carried to deny approval for financing and
construction of a traffic signal at Douglas Drive and Golden Valley Road
at this time.
V.F.W. Request for Waiver of Platting Ordinance:
The request is for waiver of the. Platting Ordinance for division of the
following property:
2340 Mendelssohn Avenue North:
The Northerly 140 feet of the Westerly 460 feet of that part of
Section 30, Township 118, Range 21, commencing at the Southwest
corner of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest
1/4 of Section 30; thence running North along the West line of
said Section 60 rods; thence at right angles East 53-1/3 rods;
thence at right angles South 60 rods; thence at right angles
West 53-1/3 rods to point of beginning, subject to an easement
for drainage and utility purposes in, over and across the West-
erly 20 feet thereof. Subject to easements, restrictions,
reservations and roadways of record.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Moberg carried to approve the Waiver of Platting
Ordinance for the above referenced property.
Proposed Sale - Oak Grove School:
The Village Attorney reported the proposed sale of Oak Grove School by
District #281.
MOVED BY Ulstad seconded by Moberg carried to request a recommendation from
the Park & Recreation Commission regarding Oak Grove School.
Resolution - Final Plat Planned Unit Development #5:
Member Moberg introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Acceptance of Plat and Approval of Plan -
Vallee D'or 1st Addition
Planned Unit Development Number Five)
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, October 15, 1973
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Member Hoover, and upon vote being taken thereon the following members voted
in favor thereof: Hoover, Moberg, Riggs, and Ulstad; Member Bix abstained,
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
Park _& Recreation Commission Minutes - Sentember 20. 1973:
MOVED by Bix seconded by Hoover carried to receive and file the Park &
Recreation Commission minutes for September 20, 1973.
Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes - October 9, 1973:
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Bix carried to receive and file the Board of
Zoning Appeals minutes for October 9, 1973.
Building Board of Review Minutes - October 2, 1973:
MOVED BY Bix seconded by Hoover carried to receive and file the Building
Board of Review minutes for October 2, 1973.
Planning Commission Minutes - October 9, 1973:
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Bix carried to receive and file the Planning
Commission minutes for October 9, 1973.
Bills & Claims•
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Ulstad carried to approve the bills as submitted
on the prelist.
MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to adjourn the meeting at 12:00
Midnight.
Attest: Mayor
Village Clerk
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