12-17-73 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING
of the
VILLAGE COUNCIL
December 17, 1973
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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 December 17, 1973, at 7:30 o'clock
P.M.
The following members were present: Bix, Hoover, Moberg, Riggs, and Ulstad
arrived at 10:00 P.M., 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 Planning and Inspections, tion Westlake.
Minutes of December 3, 1973:
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Hoover carried to approve the minutes of Decem-
ber 3, 1973, as submitted.
Continued Public Hearing - Golden Valley Health Center:
The Mayor requested an expression by Council on hearing the proponents and
objectors or continuing the public hearing to January 7, 1973.
Mr. Robert VanHauer, President of Health Central, Inc., reviewed a traffic
report concerning the traffic to be generated by the proposed medical build-
ing, by Barton-Aschmann Associates, Inc. Council asked several questions
regarding the report.
Mary Anderson, Vice Chairman of the Planning Commission, presented the Plan-
ning Commission report on the proposed Golden Valley Health Center Medical
Building. (See minutes of 12-10-73).
The Director of Planning & Inspections reviewed the replies from the D.N.R.
and Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission.
The Mayor announced that the meeting was open for public hearing.
Mrs. Gloria Johnson, 4200 Golden Valley Road, represented the area residents
and showed charts dealing with the environment, legislation on environment
and requested the Golden Valley Environmental Commission on the proposed
medical building be read.
Mr. Duane King distributed a report from the Transportation Plan prepared
by the Metropolitan Council.
Mrs. Karen Brodsky, 4505 Heathbrook Circle, presented a traffic study she
prepared and a chart on traffic generation at the Golden Valley Health Cen-
ter.
Mrs. Mary King, 4025 Wasatch Lane, stated she was called by the Chairman of
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the Golden Valley Safety Council regarding a misquote, the commission should
shape up. Mrs. King presented a quote by Mr. VanHauer on 10-15-73, regard-
ing the extension of France Avenue through to T.H. 455.
Mr. Rolf Nelson, 3820 Bassett Creek Drive, spoke regarding another access
from the propserty through the Minneapolis Park property. Mr. Nelson said
the Minneapolis Park Board has no more power or rights than an individual
in Golden Valley and requested the Village Attorney to research this matter.
Also the alleged fifteen year moritorium on building on the Golden Valley
Health Center should be researched.
Mr. Duane King, 4025 Wasatch Lane, was concerned over the Golden Valley Road
traffic and referred to the St. Louis Park Council and upgrading of Cedar
Lake Road. The quality of life should be stepped up in Golden Valley and
neighborhoods be maintained as residential in character. Mr. King presented
a petition opposing the Golden Valley Health Center medical building.
Mr. John Herman, Attorney for the Glenwood Hills Association, summarized
objections of the residents, and requested long range plans for the future
development of the Health Center. Mr. Herman stated the need for further
checking on the Certificate of Need Statute and suggested a PUD for the site.
A second access is most important, and he requested a further notice of Pub-
lic Hearings to the residents.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to continue the public hearing on
the Golden Valley Health Center and the MISCCA (Courage Center) public hear-
ing to January 7, 1974, to be heard at the same time, i.e. 9:00 P.M., with
the public hearing on PUD#ll and the public hearing on Storm Sewer (74 -SS -1)
to be heard at 7:30 o'clock P.M.
Public Hearing— Assessments for Various Improvements (Plymouth & Jersey Ave.
Street Assessment):
The Village Clerk presented the 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
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. There were
no objections.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Hoover introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND CONFIRMING
ASSESSMENTS FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Regular Meeting of the Village Council, December 17, 1973
Member Bix, 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.
Hennepin County Re: Medicine Lake Road Improvement Projects:
Mr. Don Speilman and Sam Fischer of the Hennepin County Highway Department
presented a request regarding Medicine Lake Road improvements from Douglas Drive
to County Road #18 for approval of lay -out plans and authorization for condem-
nation procedure for acquisition of right-of-way.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Bix carried to call an informal public hearing on
the proposed Medicine Lake Road improvements on February 4, 1974..and the
Robbinsdale School District and three T.T.A.'s be informed of the hearing.
Dennis Haggerty - Christman Tree Sale Location:
Mr. Haggerty stated that he had an oral agreement with Mr. Held to use his
property for Christmas Tree sales, and requested that the address on the
license be changed to 5418 Wayzata Boulevard, the Jolly Troll parking lot.
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Bix carried to approve the change of address on
the Christmas Tree sales license for Dennis Haggerty.
Mr. Harry Hamman, 6001 Glenwood Avenue; and Otto Turner, 6031 Glenwood Avenue,
were present to request a year extension of time to connect to municipal sewer.
MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to approve the extension of one year
of time for connection to the Village sanitary sewer system, for Mr. Hamman
and Mr. Turner, effective January 1, 1974.
The Director of Planning & Inspections presented a request from Mrs. Emma H.
Nelson at 717 Westwood Drive South, for a one year extension of time for
connection to the Village sanitary sewer system.
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Bix carried to approve the request for a one year
extension for connection to the Village sanitary sewer system at 717 Westwood
Drive South, effective January 1, 1974.
Request for Waiver of Platting Ordinance - 2520 Winnetka Ave. N.. Sizzler Steak
House:
Mary Anderson, Vice Chairman of the Planning Commission, presented the Planning
Commission recommendation to deny the request for waiver of Platting Ordinance
as proposed on the preliminary plat at 2520 Winnetka Avenue North for
Sizzler Steak House.
Mr;. Richard Curry, presented a proposed plan for Sizzler Steak House at
2520 Winnetka Avenue North.
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1973
The request
as amended is for waiver of
the Platting
Ordinance to
divide and
combine the
following property:
Parcel
I•
Lots 2
and 3, Block 1, the West 65
feet of the
South 85 feet
of
Lot 5,
Block 1, and the West 65 feet of Lot 6,
Block 1, all
in
Terra
Linda Plaza, Hennepin County,
Minnesota,
subject to street
Parcel
II.
Lot 5,
Block 1, except the West 65
feet of the
South 85 feet
thereof,
and Lot
6, Block 1, except the West
65 feet thereof, all in
Terra
Linda
Plaza, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Ulstad carried to approve the Waiver of Platting
Ordinance for the above referenced property.
MOVED by Bix seconded by Ulstad carried to call a Public Hearing on January 21,
1974, for easement vacation.
Request Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat (Residential 6 lots):
The Director of Planning & Inspections presented a recommendation from the
Planning Commission for approval of the preliminary plat and call for a
public hearing.
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Bix carried to call a public hearing on the plat
of (6) residential lots for February 4, 1974.
Planning Commission Minutes - December 10, 1973:
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Moberg carried to receive and file the Planning
Commission minutes for December 10, 1973.
DNR - 120 Day Notice to Adopt Flood Plain Resolution:
The Village Manager informed the Council that the 120 day notice would expire
on March 31, 1974. The attorney would prepare a resolution for the February 18
Council meeting.
License List:
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Bix carried to approve the licenses as follows:
No. Licensee Type Fee
2618 Brunswick Carriage House Lanes Cigarette $12.00
2619 Byerly Beverages, Inc. to
12.00
2620 Byerly Foods if12.00
2621 Chester Bird American Legion Post #523 it12.00
2622 Custom Tool If
12.00
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MOVED by Hoover seconded by Moberg carried to receive and file the Civil Service
Commission Minutes for December 5, 1973.
Storm Drainage Hearing Procedures:
The Village Manager presented a report on STORM DRAINAGE HEARING PROCEDURES
dated January 1, 1974.
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Moberg carried to approve the Storm Drainage
Hearing Procedures as submitted.
November Budget Report:
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Hoover carried to receive and file the November
budget report.
Resolution Amending Fire Relief Association By -Laws:
Member Bix introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
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: Bix, Hoover, Moberg, Riggs, and Ulstad; and the following voted against
No.
Licensee
Type
Fee
2623
F & H Liquor Store
Cigarette
$12.00
2624
International Paper Co.
"
12.00
2625
Gold Medal Beverage (Hoban Properties)
Vend. N.P.
5.00
2626
Golden Valley Lanes
Cigarette
12.00
2627
Grotta"s Union 76
of
12.00
2628
Jacobson Machine Works, Inc.
12.00
2629
Lee's Catering Co.
12.00
2630
Carousel Porsche -Audi
Vend. Per.
15.00
2631
Panco of Golden Valley (Uncle John's)
Cigarette
12.00
2632
Mark Hurd Aerial Surveys, Inc.
If
12.00
2633
Suburban Tire, Inc.
of
12.00
2634
Heilicher Bros.
if12.00
2635
Liberty Carton
to
12.00
2636
Golden Valley Tire Center
It
12.00
2637
Berg's Mobil Service
if12.00
2638
Michael's
It
12.00
2639
Perkins' Cake & Steak House
If
12.00
2640
Red Owl Stores, Inc.
"
12.00
2641
St. Regis Paper Co.
12.00
2642
H. Salt Esq. Fish & Chips
12.00
2643
G. H. Tennant Co.
"
12.00
2644
Theo. Wirth Chalet
12.00
2645
United Beef
12.00
Civil
Service Commission Minutes - December 5,
1973:
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Moberg carried to receive and file the Civil Service
Commission Minutes for December 5, 1973.
Storm Drainage Hearing Procedures:
The Village Manager presented a report on STORM DRAINAGE HEARING PROCEDURES
dated January 1, 1974.
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Moberg carried to approve the Storm Drainage
Hearing Procedures as submitted.
November Budget Report:
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Hoover carried to receive and file the November
budget report.
Resolution Amending Fire Relief Association By -Laws:
Member Bix introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption:
RESOLUTION
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: Bix, Hoover, Moberg, Riggs, and Ulstad; and the following voted against
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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 page1°0,�.
Appointment of Local Fuel Co-ordinator:
MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to appoint Tom Heenan as Golden Valley's
Local Fuel Co-ordinator.
Ordinance Amending Sewer Service Rates:
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Ulstad carried to give a first reading to an ordinance
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE
(Sewer Service Rates)
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Ulstad carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its first reading.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Ulstad carried that an emergency exists and give a
second reading to an ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE
(Sewer Service Rates)
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Hoover carried to approve the ordinance herein
quoted by title on its second reading and to order publication thereof. See
Ordinance Book page.
Discussion - Legal Consultant for I-394:
Council discussed retaining a legal consultant for I-394:
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Moberg carried to appoint Mayor Riggs and Councilman
Bix to serve on a sub -committee regarding a legal consultant for I-394.
Park & Recreation Commission Minutes - November 28,_1973.
MOVED by Bix seconded by Ulstad carried to receive and file the Park & Recreation
Commission minutes for November 28, 1973.
Building Board of Review Minutes - December 4, 1973:
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Bix carried to receive and file the Building Board
of Review Minutes for December 4, 1973.
Council Committee on Sweeney Lake:
The Mayor reported on Sweeney Lake Committee meeting.
MOVED by Hoover seconded by Ulstad carried to refer the report to the Village
staff for recommendation to Council.
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Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes - December 11, 1973:
MOVED by Moberg seconded by Hoover carried to receive and file the Board of
Zoning Appeals minutes for December 11, 1973.
Bills & Claims:
MOVED by Ulstad seconded by Bix carried to approve the bills as submitted on
the prelist.
MOVED by Bix seconded by Hoover carried to express the Council's deep
appreciation to Roger K. Ulstad as the former Village Manager and Councilman
for outstanding service to the Village of Golden Valley.
MOVED by Bix seconded by Ulstad carried to adjourn the council meeting to
December 31st at 3:00 P.M. to act on the final bills for the year and adjourn
the meeting at 11:30 P.M.
Attest:
Village Clerk
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