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04-15-74 City Council MinutesREGULAR MEETING of the VILLAGE COUNCIL April 15, 1974 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 April 15, 1974, at 7:30 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; Public Safety Director, Dave Gorski; Director of Planting & Inspections, Jon Westlake. Minutes of April 1_-1974:_ MOVED by Bix seconded by Anderson carried to approve the minutes of April 1, 1974, Proclamation -- Law Week: Mayor Riggs read a proclamation "Respect for Law [Meek'` proclaiming the week of May 1 -- 7, 1974 as Respect for Law Week, sponsored by the Optimist Club. MOVED by Anderson seconded by Bix carried to approve and issue the Respect for Law Week Proclamation, Planned Unit Devel_re. Concept: Mr. John Sampson, Chairman of Planning Commission, reviewed the Planning Commission minutes of March 11, 1974, approving the concept of PUD #12. Council discussed the density of the proposed PUD #12 and whether the bond- ing area should be dedicated or an easement acquired for drainage. Mr, Forrest Russell, of Hanson & Russell, Landscape Architect, representing Jack Gallant, presented site plans and landscape plans for PUD #12. A petition was submitted in opposition to PUD X612, signed by 74 residents of the area, Mr. Richard Larson, 9036 Elgin Place, said he was considering two concepts in the area; Neslund's and PUD #12, There are many apartments in the area, is concerned over density of the proposal, Mr, P. C. Anderson, 2233 Ensign Avenue North, opposed to the density, thought four units per acre was originally considered for the area. The Mayor closed the public hearing, Council discussed concept, density, and that the Comprehensive Plan should set standards not merely guidelines. • Regular Meeting of the Village Council, April 15, 1974 Mr. John Sampson stated that rigid guidelines were not feasible. Council discussed economic feasibility, MOVED by Anderson seconded by Hoover to approve the concept plan of PUD #12 as presented by the Planning Commission. Upon roll call vote being taken thereon, the members were recorded as voting as follows: Anderson YES Hoover YES Bi.x NO Moberg_ NO Riggs NO The motion failed. MOVED by Hoover seconded by Moberg to approve the concept of PUD 4412 as pre- sented by Planning Commission, but reduce the units from 54 to 45. Upon roll call vote being taken thereon, the members were recorded as voting as follows: Anderson YES Hoover YES Bix YES Moberg YES Riggs YES The motion was carried and concept for PUD #12 was approved. Winnetka Avenue Council Committee Report: Member Hoover Chairman of. the Council Committee reviewed and presented the committee report on Traffic on Winnetka Avenue, Member Moberg submitted a survey of womens groups which concurred with the business group findings, Mr, Dave Trach, owner of Golden Valley Shopping Center, spoke for the mer- chants in the Golden Valley Shopping Center. Mr., Trach reviewed the Council Committee report and substantially disagreed with their recommendations, Mrs. Helen Bies, owner of Winnetka Avenue convenience shopping center, asked where the land for the stacking lanes would come from. If from the west side of Winnetka this would penalize those merchants when McDonalds were causing the majority of the traffic in the area. She requested that the proposed circumference route be studied and established now. Mr. Phillip Krelitz, owner of Valley Plaza Shopping Center, stated the recom- mendations of the Council Committee were valid and something should be done. Mr. Don Rosen, Pilgrim Cleaners, stated his business was a service and con- venience for customers. He concurred with Mr, Trach, but thought a median would discourage traffic and business. Since Super Valu has relocated the traffic problem has improved. Recommended another study be made of traffic since Super Valu has moved. Mr. Paul Buck, Happy House Gift Shop, concerned about safety, recommended a slip ramp off of 4155 and out of the shopping center onto 4155. Regular Meeting of the Village Council., April 15, 1974 Mr. Pat Maglich, Valley Liquor Store, stated his customers come in fast and go out fast, a left turn prohibition out of the center would hurt his busin- ess, Mr, Elmer Bratsch, Golden Valley_ Bank, stated closing_ the last exit by #55 would hurt the bank business, Owner of Juipers Hardware stated closing left turns out of the center would hurt his business, The Manager of the Post Office stated they needed a median from Golden Valley Road to the railroad tracks. McDonalds should hire a policeman to direct traffic from 11 A.M, to 1 P.M. A representative of Gray's Texaco stated they would need a cut in the median to allow customers to get into and out of their station, The Mayor closed the public hearing. MOVED by Anderson seconded by Moberg carried to accept the report on Traffic on Winnetka Avenue and refer the recommendations to the Village Staff for preliminary design; then send the design guidelines along with the concerns of the business group to Hennepin County with a request to determine right- of-way for a proposed plan to redesign Winnetka Avenue. Council discussed an up-to-date traffic count by the county in the area and sending a copy of Mr. Dave Trach's letter as a part of the Council request to Hennepin County Highway Department, Ed. Silberman re: Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission: Mr, Silberman reported on a recent trip to Washington and obtaining funds from the Corps of Army engineers for an environmental impact study for changes proposed for Bassett Creek, Public Hearing_,Street Improvements 74 -SI -3:_ Earl Wilson 4th Addition: The Village Clerk presented an affidavit showing publication in the official newspaper of the Notice of Public Hearing on certain proposed Public Improve- ments (74 -SI -3) described in the resolution of this Council relating thereto, adopted on April 15, 1974. Said affidavit was then 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 public improvements, and all persons present to do so were afforded opportunity to express their views thereon. No persons presented objections, The Mayor closed the public hearing, Member Moberg introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS 74 -SI -3 'to Regular Meeting of the Village Council, April 15, 1974 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, 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 Rook page��J__� . Member Hoover introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING MANNER OF CONSTRUCTION 74 -SI -3 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, Rix, 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 attest- ed by the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Rook page_ a N 3 1974 Sidewalk Program Olympia Street: fir, Z, Friedman. 7800 Winsdale Street, presented a petition in favor of side- walk construction on Olympia Street, 75% of the children walk to Siqurd Olson Elementary School, Mr. Michael Plitman, 7601 Olympia Street, opposed sidewalk construction. Mr, John F. Murphy, 7125 Archer Avenue, coach for school activities said there is a need for sidewalks on Olympia, that there are more children walking on Olympia Street than on Winnetka Avenue, Mr. John Lonstein, 1559 Pennvslvania Avenue North, presented a petition in favor of sidewalks on Olympia Street. Mr. E. W. Mattison, 7501 Olympia Street, opposed to sidewalks. Mr. Dave G. Roston, 7551 Olympia Street, opposed sidewalks. Mrs. Doris Bengtson, 7805 Olympia Street, don't need sidewalks, would like the area to remain the same. The Mayor closed the public hearing, Council discussed whether the proposed sidewalks should be on the north or south side of Olympia Street. MOVED by Moberg seconded by Anderson carried unanimously to construct side- walks on the south side of Olympia Street from Winnetka Avenue to Louisiana Avenue. MOVED by Hoover seconded by Moberg carried to send the Olympia Committee's 7 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, April 15, 1.974 requests for stop signs and "No Through Traffic" signs to the Golden Valley Safety Council, and request that the residents be notified when the matter will be on the Safety Council agenda. The Village Engineer stated construction will begin in July of 1974 and is planned to be completed by the time school starts in the fall. MOVED by Bix seconded by Anderson carried to construct sidewalks on Winnetka Avenue on the west side from Plymouth Avenue to Orkla Drive.. MOVED by Anderson seconded by Moberg carried to amend the former motion by adding construction of sidewalks from Orkla Drive to the railroad. Food License -Diversified Resources, _Inc. - 0 ortunity House: Opportunity House at 5730 Olson Highway was represented and it was stated their program is developing very well, but they are waiting for delivery of kitchen equipment to complete license requirements. A request was made for extension of time to complete the kitchen. MOVED by Moberg seconded by Hoover carried to approve the license list and the Opportunity House food license with the request for a reviewal and re- port on their progress in ninety days. LICENSES FOR APPROVAL APRIL 15., 1974 No. Licensee Golden Valley V.F.W, Post X67051 Type Malt On -Sale Fee $ 2250.00 �2940 j Qbt -Sale __ _. I � 2944 Sp, Food Hand, 5.00 2945 Edina Morningside Sanitation Garbage 26.00 2946 Michael's Restaurant. Inc. Food Est, 30.00 2947 Best Disposal Service Garbage 26,00 2948 Dick's Lawn & Sanitary Service Garbage 78,00 2949 The B. F. Goodrich Co. Vend NP 5,00 2950 John's No, 1 Son Restaurant Food Est. 25,00 2951 Courage Center Food Est. Exempt 2952 Sun Electric Vend NP Exempt 2953 States Electric Vend NP 10.00 2954 Buhler-Miag, Inc, Vend NP 7.50 2955 United Dressed Beef, Inc. Food Est. 25.00 2956 Food Vehicles -Fleet 50.00 2957 Safco Warehouse Vend NP 5,00 2958 Advance Music (Warehouse) Vend NP 5.00 2959 Advance Music Vend NP 17.50 2960 Advance I•Music Vend P 35,00 2961 Liberty Carton Vend NP 7.50 2962 Liberty Carton Vend P 20,00 2963 Bury & carlson Vend NP 7,50 2964 Golden Valley Tire Center Cigarettes 12.00 2965 Schumacher Wholesale Meats Vehicles -Fleet 50,00 2966 Golden Valley House Vend NP 17,50 2967 13 11°' Food Est, 40,00 2968 ft'' Tavern 350.00 2969 I B M Company Vend NP 17.50 179 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, April 15, 1974 Licenses continued: No. Licensee Tie 2970 Nortronics, Inc, Vend Np $ 10.00 2971 Tyrol West Vend NP 12,50 2972 Parker Hannifin Corp._ Vend NP 10,00 2973 tT "' Cigarettes 12.00 2974 Golden Valley Texaco 1875 N, Lilac Vend NP 15,00 2975 " Vend P 15,00 2975 Barberio Cheese Houses, Inc. Food Est, 25,00 2977 Valley Drugs Cigarettes 12,00 2978 Mpls. Elks Lodge #44 Food Est. 35.00 2979 Div. Resource Associates dba Cigarettes 12.00 Opportunity House 2980 Golden Valley Village Nall Vend NP 5.00 2981 Pako Corp, (ARA Services) Vend NP 30,00 2982 " Vend P 50.00 2983 Food Est, 25.00 2984 Qualitek Engineering Vend NP 5.00 2985 Golden Valley Tire Center Filling Station 15.00 2986 Golden Valley Tire Center Vending NP 5,00 2987 Golden Valley Tire Center Food Est, 25,00 2988 Golden Valley Chrysler Vending NP 20.00 2989 St. Regis Paper Co, 1. 115,00 2990 St. Regis Paper Co. Vending Per, 25.00 2991 VOID 2992 Robert Lange Taxi Cab 11.00 2993 Golden Valley Cab Co., Inc. Taxi Cabs (17) 187,00 2994 Byerly Foods Food Est, Add'l Fee 20.00 2995 Northwest Swiss -Matic, Inc. Vending NP 5.00 2996 The Pillsbury Co. 10.00 2997 Suburban Tire, Inc, 2998 Suburban Tire, Inc, Service Station 15.00 2999 Marty Auction Company Auctioneer 1.00 3000 Dinner At Your Door Catering_ Vehicle EXEMPT 3001 Goodrich Retread Vend NP 7.50 3002 Alfred Rhines Vend NP 5,00 3003 Profexray Div., Litton Inc. Vend NP 5.00 3004 Buddy's Hair Crimpers Vend NP 5.00 3005 Dan's Disposal Garbage 26,00 3006 Brookview Mun, Golf Course Vend NP Exempt 3007 Malt On -Sale Exempt 3008 " Food Est, Exempt 3009 Vend NP Exempt DANCE. PERMIT Church of St. Margaret Mary April 2.7, 1974 $ .50 Fire Service & Station Location: Mr. Dave Gorski, Public Safety Director, reviewed the need for a new fire station and relocation of same. Regular Meeting of the Village Council, April 15, 1974 The Village Manager suggested a citizen committee appointed by the Council with representatives from the various areas east of T,H. #100. MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to proceed with appointment of a citizen committee and mail letters to each area seeking interested citizens to serve on the committee. Requests for Public Hearings: MOVED by Anderson seconded by Bix carried to call a public hearing on Zon- ing Medicine Lake Road & Hillsboro for R. C. Ernst on May 20, 1974. MOVED by Anderson seconded by Bix carried to call a public hearing on re- zoning and street vacation for Trivilla of Golden Valley on May 20,1974. MOVED by Anderson seconded by Rix carried to call a public hearing on plat- ting Trivilla of Golden Valley on May 20, 1.974. MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to call an informal public hearing for waiver of platting ordinance for 3900 Glenwood Avenue on May 6, 1974. Member Bix introduced the following resolution and MOVED its adoption: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC TrPROVEMENTS RSL -53 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 at- tested by the Village Clerk. See Resolutions Book page 1/'5- . MOVED by Bix seconded by Hoover carried to call a public hearing on street lighting on Laurel Avenue RSL - 53 on May 6, 1974. Second ReadingOrdinance_ - Junked Junked Cars: MOVED by Hoover seconded by Moberg carried to give a second reading to an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE (Junk cars, Stock cars and Racers, etc,) MOVED by Moberg seconded by Anderson carried to approve the ordinance herein quoted by title on its second reading and order publication. See Ordinance Book page,__q/ Suburban Public Health Nursing Service -Annual Meeting: MOVED by Anderson seconded by Riggs carried to receive and file the notice of Annual Meeting of the Suburban Public Health Nursing Service on May 16, 1974, and appoint Mary Anderson to represent the Village at the meeting. Regular Meeting of the Village Council, April 15, 1974 Resignation-IHuman Rights Commission �David DeCoursin: MOVED by Moberg seconded by Anderson carried to receive and file the resig- nation of David DeCoursin from the Human Rights Commission and send a letter of appreciation for service on the commission. March BudgetF Report: MOVED by Moberg seconded by Anderson carried to receive and file the March 1974 Budget Report, Bud ,Iran'sfers; MOVED by Moberg seconded by Anderson carried to transfer funds due to sub- stantial changes in costs of energy-related items as follows; for price increases in postage, telephone, electricity, gas heat, oil heat, motor fuel & lubricants: FROM Contingent Utility Surplue Brookview Surplus Starof Bethlehem Py oerty: TO AMOUNT Various Acct. General Fund $ 25,384.00 Var, Acct. 74 Utility Budget 1,771.00 " 74 Brookview " 1,194.00 Council continued the above item to a special meeting on April 22, 1974. Legal Services Golden Valley Health Center: Council continued the above item to May 6, 1974, at 6:30 P.M. MOVED by Anderson seconded by Moberg carried to send a letter to Nason, Wherman, Chapman & Associates the consultants for Golden Valley Health Center requesting the completed study as soon as possible consistent with good planning techniques. MTC Re: Extension of Bus Route: #9: MOVED by Bix seconded by Moberg carried to place the MTC Extension of Bus Route #9 on the Council agenda for May 6, 1974. Commission & Board Minutes: MOVED by Moberg seconded by Hoover carried to approve the following Commission & Board minutes. Planning Commission Minutes T April 8, 1974 Park & Recreation Commission - March 26, 1974 Police/Community Relations - March 12, 1974 Building Board of Review - April 2, 1974 Board of Zoning Appeals - April 9, 1974 Environmental Commission - March 11, 1974 1 1 Regular Meeting of the Village Council, April 15, 1974 Bi -Centennial Celebration: Member Moberg discussed the proposed Bi --centennial celebration, the three areas are: Peri.tage, Festival & Horizons. MOVED by Anderson seconded by Hoover carried to approve submitting the application form for Bi -centennial Celebration, and the Community Steer- ing Committee and establishment of historical Society. Bills & Claims: MOVED by Anderson seconded by Moberg carried to approve the bills as submitted on the prelist. MOVED by Bix seconded by Hoover carried to adjourn to April 22, 1974, at 6:30 P.M., and adjourn this meeting at 12:15 A. M. �� Mayor Attest: I I 4�"