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04-01-74 City Council Minutes5` REGULAR MEETING of the VILLAGE COUNCIL April 1, 1974 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, aregular meeting of the Council of the Village of Golden Valley, Hennepin County, Minnesota, was held at 7800 Golden Valley Road, in said Village on April 1, 1974, at 7:30 o'clock P.M. The following members were present: Anderson, Bix, Hoover, Moberg, and Riggs; 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; Asses- sor, James Ingemunson; Director of Planning & Inspections, Jon Westlake. Minutes of March 181974: MOVED by Moberg seconded by Anderson carried to approve the minutes of March 18, 1974, as corrected and amended. First Reading Ordinance - Streaking & Snailiing: Council took no action on the above item. Minutes Cham Request - Wollman Property, 6520 Glenwood Avenue: The Village Attorney read a proposed minute change in the March 4, 1974, min- utes, regarding the Wollman property at 6520 Glenwood Avenue. The change was requested by the Attorney for Wollman. MOVED by Hoover seconded by Moberg carried to approve the requested change in minutes as presented by the Village Attorney. .Public Hearing - Easement Vacation. 6520 Glenwood Avenue: 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. There were no objectors. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Member Hoover introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: RESOLUTION (Vacation of Drainage Easement - 6520 Glenwood Avenue) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by 571 Regular Meeting, of the Village Council, April 1, 1974 Member Moberg, and upon vote being taken thereon the following members voted in favor thereof: Anderson, 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 signa- ture attested by the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book Dag es_ -"-Z . Sidgak -, So, Side Olympia Street, From Winnetka to Zouisiana: Mr. Dave G. Roston, 7551 Olympia Street, stated the residents could meet with Council between the 1st and 12th of April. 1974. Council decided to meet with the residents regarding sidewalk on the south side of Olvmpia Street from Winnetka Avenue to Louisiana Avenue on April 8, 1974, at 7:30 P, m. MOVED by Anderson seconded by Hoover to continue the informal sidewalk construction hearing to April 15, 1974. Second Reading Ordinance Revision on Litter: MOVED by Anderson seconded by Moberg carried to give a second reading to an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE (Litter) MOVED by Moberg seconded by Anderson carried to approve the ordinance herein quoted by title on its second reading and to order publication thereof. See Ordinance Book page Mrs. Pat Prigge, 8045 Jonellen Lane, complained about litter on a vacant lot across the street from her residence, she requested the owner be no- tified to clean up the lot at least twice a year. Second Re! -.a dinp,Ordinance Revision re: State Traffic Code: MOVED by Anderson seconded by Hoover carried to give a second reading to an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE (State Traffic Code Incorporated by Reference) MOVED by Bix 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 9 p___,. P„roposed Pamphlet�Police/Communit_ Relations Commission: Mrs. Sue Garvis, Chairman of Police/Community Relations Commission present- ed a proposed pamphlet prepared by the Police/Community Relations Commission and requested approval for publication. MOVED by Anderson seconded by Moberg carried to approve printing 10,000 copies of the Plice/Communith Relations booklet and transfer $375.00 from Contingency Fund to the Police/Community Relations Commission for printing. Regular Meeting of the Village Council, April 1, 1974 Appeal from BZA Denial - R.C.Ernst. 9235 Medicine Lake Road: Mr. LeRoy Anderson, representing BZA, reviewed the BZA decision on the property at 9235 Medicine Lake Road, Mr. Dick Ernst, requested two variance waivers and a waiver of parking requirements. A representative of Westview Groceries spoke against the proposed waivers, stating Mr. Ernst was overbuilding for the area, a lack of parking and another grocery would increase traffic in the area. MOVED by Hoover seconded by Moberg carried to refer the request for waivers back to the BZA for action contingent upon the outcome of the request for zoning before the Planning Commission, in view of proponents statement that he intends to redesign the building. Construction of Louisiana Ave. from T.H. #12 to Western Avenue: A written request was received from V.J. Sauer, 225 Jersey Avenue North for construction of Louisiana Avenue from T.H. #12 to Western Avenue. Staff informed the Council that the village does not have the right-of-way_ for the requested construction and a transportation plan is under study involving the area. Mr. Paul St. Marie, 7440 Ridgeway Road, stated the commercial traffic should be separated from Laurel Avenue and the residential traffic. Mr. St. Marie suggested opening Market _treet and the service drive on the north side of T.H. #12 and also Boone Avenue to the west. Mr, St. Marie also suggested a citizen group to work on transportation and assist the Planning Commission and Council with their traffic study. MOVED by Moberg seconded by Anderson carried to receive and file the request from V.J. Sauer at 225 Jersey_ Avenue North and send a letter to Mr, Sauer in- forming him that the area is being considered as part of open space. Council decided to meet on April 22nd at 7:30 P,M., to work on the Transporta tion Plan, Petition for Bituminous Surfacing on Laurel Avenue from Winnetka Ave, to Penn- sylvania Ave: Member Bix introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC TMPROVEMENTS 74 -SI -4 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: Anderson, Bix, Hoover, Moberg, and Riggs; and the following K9 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, April 1, 1974 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 pagem_13L_, Council discussed the petition, "No Parking SiSn on Toledo From Duluth to Scott Avenue; A petition from all the residents on Toledo Avenue requesting "No Park- ing'' on either side from Duluth Street to Scott Avenue was presented to Council, Mr. Frank Connor, 1920 Toledo Avenue, was present representing the residents, Member Moberg introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: RESOLUTION (Restricting Parking on Certain Portions of Toledo Avenue) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Hoover, and upon vote being taken thereon the following voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Bix, Hoover, Moberg and Riggs: and the follow- ing 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 A33 License List: Mr. Allan E. Law, requested exemption for ten solicitors applying for license to sell candy in Golden Valley. Council denied the request since the group is not an incorporated non-profit organization and reques- ted a stipulation be placed on the license that 16 year old or less be restricted from selling after 8:00 P.M., or on Sundays. MOVED by Bix seconded by Hoover carried to approve the license list as follows: LICENSES FOR APPROVAL L„April 1, 1974 No. LicenseeThy pe Fee 2853 Farmers Ins, Group Vend NP $ 5.00 2854 Berg's Mobil Service Filling Station 35.00 2855 Shedd -Brown Vend NP Exempt 2856 Henn. Co-op Seed Exchange Filling Station 5,00 2857 Golden Valley Sports Center Sp. Food Handling 5,00 2858 Vend NP 5.00 2859 Typhoon Twelve Car Wash Filling Station 30.00 2860 Jolly Troll, Inc. Vend NP 5.00 2861 Midland Dairy Queen Food Est, 25.00 2862 V & F Meats 25.00 2863 Byerly Foods, Inc. ff25.00 2864 Vend NP 5.00 2865 Malt - Off Sale 25.00 2866 Byerly's Beverages Sp Food Handling 5.00 2867 Minnesota Toro Vend NP 5.00 Continued: 60 Regular Meeting of the Village Council,Apxil 1, 1974 Licenses for Approval, April 1, 1974 Continued: No. Licensee ime Fee 2868 Minnesota Toro Cigarettes $ 12.00 2869 Town Taxi Taxi -Cabs 561.00 2870 Burger King Corp. 4798 Food Est 25.00 2871 Honeywell, Inc. Vend NP 162.50 2872 Vend P 100.00 2873 Heinrich Envelope Co. Vend P 15.00 2874 Vend NP 12.50 2875 Food Producers, Inc. Food Est 25.00 2876 Golden Valley State Bank Vend NP 5.00 2877 The Pillsbury Company Food Est 25,00 2878 Big Mike's of Golden Valley Food Est 25.00 2879 Olson's Outdoor Service Solicit 10,00 2880 Royal Building Services Vend NP 7.50 2881 Schullers Kitchen Food Est. 25.00 2882 Glenwood Hills (General Hosp,) Food Est. Exempt 2883 Glenwood Hills (Park Hosp.) Food Est. Exempt 2884 Word Aflame Apostolic Church Food Est. Exempt 2885 Ind. School Dist. 275 G,V. High Food Est. Exempt 2886 Nortronics Vend NP 10.00 2887 General Mills Research (Saga Food) Food Est. 2.5.00 2888 The Courage Center Vend NP. 7.50 2889 2890 Lee's Catering, Inc. Lee's Catering, Tnc. Food KSt. Vend NP 25.00 7.50 2891 Colonial Acres Nursing Home, Inc. Food Est. 25.00 2892 Walgreen Drugs Food Est. 25.00 2893 Walgreen Drugs Malt 'Off Sale'' 25.00 2894 Walgreen Drugs Vend NP 7.50 2895 Brunswick Carriage Hs. Lanes Vend NP 17.50 2896 Vend P 15.00 2897 Games of Skill 50.00 2898 b' Pool Tables 30.00 2899 Food Est. 25.00 2900 Bowling Alleys 180.00 2901 Allan E, Law Solicitors 100.00 2902 Gen. Mills Research Dept, Vend NP 12,50 2903 Hoban Properties Vend NP 5.00 2904 Gray's Texaco Service Filling Station 20.00 2905 Gray's Texaco Service Vend NP 5.00 2906 Midland Shell Filling Station 20.00 2907 Gallagher's Service, Inc, Garbage Hauling 26.00 2908 Golden Hills "66" Station Vend NP 5.00 2909 Golden Hills '66Station Cigarettes 1.2.00 2910 Queen's Plaza Liquors, Inc. Sp. Food Handling 5.00 2911 Serv-ees Foods Food Vehicle 10.00 2912 Cari-Out Chow Mein Food Est, 25.00 2913 Instrumentation Services, Inc. Vend NP Exempt 2914 North. Am. Life & Casualty Co. Vend NP Exempt 2915 W. W. Grainger, Inc. Vend NP Exempt 2916 Ice Center Vend NP 17.50 2917 Winnetka Foods, Inc. Food Est. 25,00 2918 Village Sanitation, Inc. Garbage Hauling 26.00 Coil Regular Meeting of the Village Council, April 1, 1974 License List Continued: No. Licensee Fee The Village Attorney discussed differences of interest under the Cannons of Law and requested the Council to retain another municipal attorney for advice on this application. MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to retain the firm of LeFevere, Lefler, Hamilton & Pearson providing they have no conflict of interest with the Golden Valley Health Central, MOVED by Anderson seconded by Moberg carried to send a letter thanking the residents for their report on the issue and send a copy of the report to the Planning Commission. Charles Burmeister - Resignation from Park & Recreation Commission: MOVED by Moberg seconded by Anderson carried to receive and file the resigna- tion of Charles Burmeister from the Park & Recreation Commission and send a letter of appreciation for his service. Jody Sehlin - Resi nation from Golden Valley Safet_y_Counci l: MOVED by Anderson seconded by Hoover carried to receive and file the resigna- tion of Jody Sehlin from the Golden Valley Safety Council and send a letter of appreciation for her service. 2919 Holiday Motor Hotel Vend S 7.50 2920 Point Off -Sale Liquor Sp Food Handling 5.00 2921 Valley Texaco Filling Station 25.00 2922 Valley Texaco Vend NP 5.00 2923 Ost Sanitation Service Garbage Hauling 26.00 292+ Bergstrom Trucking Service Garbage Hauling 26.00 2925 Westwood Hills Service Filling Station 15.00 2926 Westwood Hills Service Vend NP 5.00 2927 White House, Inc. Food Est 45,00 2928 Golden Valley Laundromat Vend NP 5.00 2929 Schuller's Tavern, Inc. Tavern 350.00 2930 Schuller's Tavern, Inc. Food Est. 25.00 2931 Schuller's Tavern, Inc. Pool Table 5.00 2932 Wissota Mfg. Co. Vend NP 5.00 2933 Mpls. Hide & Tallow Co. Garbage Hauling 26,00 2934 Wirth Baptist Church Food Est. Exempt 2935 Westwood Hills Service Vend NP 5.00 2936 Hoban Properties Vend NP 5.00 2937 Speed Shell Station Vend NP 5.00 2938 Jim Lupient Oldsmobile Co. Filling Station 10,00 2939 Ice Center Food Est, 30.00 DANCE PERMITS Cataract Lodge - DeMolay March 22 -- 8:00 - 1:00 P,M. .50 Cataract Lodge - Jobs Daughters March 23 -- 8:00 -- 10:30 P,M. .50 Golden Vale Health Center BuildingPermitlication: The Village Attorney discussed differences of interest under the Cannons of Law and requested the Council to retain another municipal attorney for advice on this application. MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to retain the firm of LeFevere, Lefler, Hamilton & Pearson providing they have no conflict of interest with the Golden Valley Health Central, MOVED by Anderson seconded by Moberg carried to send a letter thanking the residents for their report on the issue and send a copy of the report to the Planning Commission. Charles Burmeister - Resignation from Park & Recreation Commission: MOVED by Moberg seconded by Anderson carried to receive and file the resigna- tion of Charles Burmeister from the Park & Recreation Commission and send a letter of appreciation for his service. Jody Sehlin - Resi nation from Golden Valley Safet_y_Counci l: MOVED by Anderson seconded by Hoover carried to receive and file the resigna- tion of Jody Sehlin from the Golden Valley Safety Council and send a letter of appreciation for her service. Regular Meeting of the Village Council, April 1, 1974 Glenwood Hills Citizens Resort: MOVED by Hoover seconded by Anderson carried to receive and file the report by the Glenwood Hills citizens on the Golden Valley Health Central application. Five Communit Ate_ dvisory* Council: MOVED by Hoover seconded by Moberg carried to appoint Council Members Ander- son and Bix to represent Golden Valley on the Five Community Advisory Council. Award of Bid - Self Propelled Chip Spreader: The Village Clerk presented an affidavit of publication in the official news- paper. Sealed bids were received and the Village Assistant Manager, Village Engineer and Village Clerk met at the Civic Center at 7800 Golden Valley Road at 11:00 A.M., on March 28, 1974, and publicly opened and read the bids as follows: BIDDER 1. Borchert -Ingersoll, Inc. 2. Geo. T. Ryan -Keith Fisher 3. Itasca Equipment Co. 4. Bob Sime - Tri State BID BOND BID AMOUNT DEDUCT DELIVERY DATE 5% $24,810.00 $2,484,00 150 Days No Bid No Bid 5% $21,700.00 $1,250.00 60 Days Diesel 180 Days Gasoline 5, Ruffridge - Johnson 51 $21,543.00 None July 1, 74, - Gasoline MOVED by Bix seconded by Hoover carried to award the bid to the low bidder, Bob Sime - Tri State, in the amount of $21,700.00 Sidewalk Policy___& Estimates: The Village Manager presented a written report on the village sidewalk policy with estimated costs on the remainder of 1st, 2nd and 3rd priorities on con- crete walks. After discussion of the sidewalk construction policy it was MOVED by Hoover seconded by Anderson to adopt the policy and authorize the Village Manager to print copies of the policy for distribution to residents petitioning for sidewalks. MOVED by Moberg seconded by Hoover carried to place `Appointment of Citizen Committee on Nobel Avenue" on the Council agenda for September 3, 1974. Ordinance re: Junked Cars: MOVED by Bix seconded by Hoover carried to give a first reading to an ordin- ance entitled: 1 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, April 1, 1974 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE (Junk Cars, Stock Cars and Racers, etc,) MOVED by Hoover seconded by Bix carried to approve the ordinance herein quoted by title on its first reading. Gasoline Storage & Pump Metering: The Village Manager presented quotations from Pump & Meter Service, Inc., on changing the village gasoline pumping system including Keegard system for security and accounting. The total cost is as follows: 2 - 10 Key Keegard @ $427.50 $ 855.00 1 - 5 Key Keegard @ 353.10 2 - Pumps @ 400.00 353.10 800.00 1 - 9x21 - 10,000 gallon tank @ 2,867.40 2867.40 Labor 1180.45 $6055.95 MOVED by Hoover seconded by Moberg carried to approve purchase of two new pumps and an additional 10,000 gallon underground storage tank including_ Keegard system on the pumps, in the amount of $6,055.95, and transfer $2405.95 from Contingency Fund to the Street Department budget, Re: Voter Registration: The Village Manager presented a request from Hennepin County Finance Divi- sion Director that the computer print-out of the registered voters of Golden Valley be checked and corrected and returned to the County. MOVED by Moberg seconded by Hoover carried to approve transfer of $750.00 from Contingency Fund to Voter Registration budget for implementation of checking and correcting the first print-out of registered voters, Request for Public Hearings - Street Improvements:(74 SI -3) 4-15-74: 1. Aquila & Boone - 4th Addition (74 -SI -3) on April 15, 1974, Member Anderson introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption,, RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS 74-Sh-3 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: Anderson, Rix, Hoover, Moberg, Riggs; and the follow- ing 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 a.Z . Regular Meeting of the Village Council, April 1. 1974 Re uest Public Hearing - Street I_mpr-ovements 7A -SL -5_5-6-74): Member Hoover introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC !TEARING ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLTC IMPROVEMENTS 74 -SI -5 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Anderson, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following, mem- bers voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Bix, Hoover, Moberg, Riggs; and the following voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution wasdeclared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and _his signature attested by the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page_0"3(a Request Public Hearing,__- Street Improvements - 74 -ST -6 (5-6-74): Member Anderson introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS 74 -SI -6 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: Anderson, Bix, Hoover, Moberg, and Riggs; 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 attes- ted by the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page_. Member Hoover introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS 74 -SI -7 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Anderson, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following, members voted in favor thereof: Anderson, Bix, Hoover, Moberg, and Riggs; and the following voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was declar- ed duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page_ _ i . Municipal State -Aid Pro ec t _ #73 -SI -15 and 16: MOVED by Anderson seconded by Moberg carried to authorize Municipal State - Aid Project #73 -SI -15 & 16 for construction during 1974. Waiver of_PlattiM Ordinance - 1004 Ouetec Avenue North.: The request is for the Waiver of the Platting Ordinance for the following property: 1004_uebec Avenue North: Lot 7 and that part of Lot 8 lying South of North 22 feet thereof of Block 21, Winnetka, Hennepin County, Minnesota. 65 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, April 1, 1974 MOVED by Anderson seconded by Hoover carried to approve the Waiver of Plat- ting Ordinance for the above referenced property. Establishing a Committee on Transit Options: MOVED by Anderson seconded by Moberg carried to establish a committee on Transit Options consisting of the following: Planning Commission, League of Women Voters, Chamber of Commerce, one citizen from each voting precinct. Council Member Anderson was designated the convener for the committee. Council requested the Village Manager to send a letter to these organiza- tions. Appointments to Boards & Commissions: MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to appoint the following applicants to various boards and commissions: Glen Eiden Building Board of Review Two Year Term Katharine Hakala Planning Commission One Year Term Rhoda N. Jaffe Park & Recreation Commission Three Year Term Sam Courey Park & Recreation Commission Two Year Term Gregg Corwin Police/Community Relations Comm. One Year Term Hyman Shinder G.V. Public Safety Council One Year Term Dick Bloom G.V. Public Safety Council Two Year Term Robert Brose Environmental Commission One Year Term Park & Recreation Commission Minutes - FebruaU 28_, 1974: MOVED by Bix seconded by Anderson carried to receive and file the Park & Rec- reation Commission minutes for February 28, 1974. Golden Kalb Safety Council Minutes- February 25 1974: MOVED by Anderson seconded by Bix carried to receive and file the Golden Valley Safety Council minutes for February 25, 1974. Buildinp� Board of Review Minutes - March 10 1974: MOVED by Anderson seconded by Moberg carried to receive and file the Building Board of Review minutes for March 19, 1974. Re uest for Public Hearings Street Vacations: Busch Street North of 10th Avenue to 370' North of 10th Avenue. MOVED by Moberg seconded by Anderson carried to call a public hearing for street vacation on Busch Street North of 10th Avenue to 370' North of 10th Avenue on May 6, 1974. The North 10' of Manor ,give for R. Dempsey. MOVED by Anderson seconded by Moberg carried to call a public hearing for street vacation for the North 10' of Manor Drive on May 6, 1974. Regular Meeting of the Village Council, April 1, 1974 PlannCin& Commission Minutes - March 25,F1974: MOVED by Anderson seconded by Bix carried to receive and file the Planning Commission minutes for March 25, 1974. Nomination for C.C. Ludwig Municipal Award for 1974: MOVED by Anderson seconded by Moberg carried to support the Resolution nominating Mayor Victoria Joyner of Osseo for the C.C. Ludwig Award for 1974. I-394 Update: Council requested that the following material be sent to all the members of the Metropolitan Council: (1) Council request for re-evaluation (2) Mayor's presentation at corridor hearing (3) Minneapolis Tribune editorial (4) Golden Valley's statement on I-394 Bills & Claims: MOVED by Moberg seconded by Riggs carried to approve the bills as submitted on the prelist. MOVED by Bix seconded by Anderson carried to adjourn the meeting at 12:30 A. M. Mayor Attest: r � Village Clerk u