2004-10-25 EC Agenda PacketAGENDA
GOLDEN VALLEY ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
Golden Valley City Hall, 7800 Golden Valley Road
Council Conference Room
Monday, October 25, 2004
7:00 P.M.
I. Call to Order
ll. Approval of Minutes — September 27, 2004
III. Envision Guide Discussion
IV. Buckthorn Discussion
V. Program/Project Updates —
)o- Golden Ridge Development
➢ Sunnyridge Lane Soil Contaminants
➢ TH 55/Boone Avenue/General Mills Boulevard
➢ Wirth Lake Berm Repair
➢ Recycling Program
➢ Proposed Developments
VI. Commission Member Council Reports
VII. Other Business
VIII. Adjourn
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GOLDEN VALLEY ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
Minutes
October 25, 2004
Present: Tracy Anderson, Dawn Hill, Alan Kuentz, Jon Pawluk
Absent: Richard Baker, Christopher Kaisershot
City Staff: Al Lundstrom, Environmental Coordinator; Jeff Oliver, City Engineer;
Tracy Pharr, Administrative Assistant
I. Call to Order
Kuentz called the meeting to order at 7:04 pm.
II. Approval of Minutes - September 27, 2004
No changes.
MOVED by Hill, seconded by Pawluk, and the motion carried unanimously to approve
the minutes of the September 27, 2004 meeting as submitted.
Kuentz asked to add "City's Lawn Maintenance and Noxious Weed Ordinance," which
was originally Item IV of the August 30 Environmental Commission agenda, as an
agenda item.
Kuentz also asked Commission Members about their attendance at the November
Environmental Commission meeting, currently scheduled for the 22nd, due to the
Thanksgiving holiday that week. He mentioned November 29 as a possible date
change. Hill indicated she would not be able to attend, the meeting in November,
regardless if the date remained November 22 or changed to November 29. It was
decided to hold the next Commission meeting on November 22, as originally scheduled.
The December meeting is currently scheduled for Monday, December 27. Verification
of this date will be discussed at the November meeting.
III. Envision Guide Discussion
Lundstrom distributed a copy of the Envision Guide to each Commission Member. He
indicated that staff wanted to be sure that all commission members received a copy of
this publication. He added that if anyone had any comments or questions, individually
or collectively as a Commission, please forward them to staff.
Kuentz requested "Envision Comments/Feedback" be added as an agenda item for the
November meeting. Hill asked to have the "Environmental" section of the Envision
Guide copied and included with next month's agenda packet.
IV. City's Lawn Maintenance and Noxious Weed Ordinance
At the September 27 meeting, Lundstrom gave an overview of the City's lawn
maintenance and noxious weed ordinance as Agenda Item III. He requested comments
and potential revisions from the Commission Members. Kuentz asked the Commission
Members if anyone had any comments or revisions. Collectively, the Commission
Members agreed that Planning Department intern Adam Fulton's revisions were
adequate.
V. Buckthorn Discussion
Kuentz stated that he had spoken with Baker, and Baker provided his notes from the
September meeting. Kuentz compiled these notes into a one page outline, which was
provided in the agenda packet. He indicated that his goal for this meeting was to make
significant progress in completing a report to the City Council regarding buckthorn
control.
Lundstrom indicated that the Environmental Commission had requested (at the
September Commission meeting) staff contact the City's Attorney regarding liability
issues of volunteer work on public property. Best & Flanagan, LLP, the City's Attorney,
drafted a letter addressing this issue. This letter was included in the October agenda
packets.
Additionally, Commission Members asked Lundstrom to provide a cost estimate from
Prairie Restoration for follow-up care of a buckthorn removal program. Following are
those numbers which, it was emphasized, are strictly a "ballpark estimate" and not to be
considered carved in stone:
Cut/chip/haul efforts of material for standard covered site during Year 1 -
approximately $1,950-2,350/acre.
➢ Burning material, rather than hauling, would result in a reduced dollar figure. The
City would probably not be interested in this process.
➢ Cut/slash without hauling for Year 1 - figure not provided, as the City will not
utilize this process.
➢ Overspray and follow-up treatment for years following Years 1-2 - approximately
$850-1,000/acre. Efforts in Years 1-2 provided by volunteers.
Pawluk asked where the highest priority areas for buckthorn removal are in the city.
Lundstrom referred the Commission to a colored sheet in the Natural Resources
Inventory illustrating the buckthorn concentration throughout Golden Valley.
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Commission Members discussed at length issues of cost, equipment, community
involvement, liability, long-term commitment, City participation and follow-up care
associated with the (potential) buckthorn removal program. As a part of the
discussions, Kuentz re -worked the draft of the correspondence to be submitted to the
City Council.
At the end of the discussion, it was decided that Hill would compose an introduction;
and Kuentz would draft the body of the main text, including a "general section" that will
encompass code revision, liability issues and procedures, and a "buckthorn section" to
cover budget and City commitment. The introduction and body will be forwarded to
Pharr for compilation and formatting. In turn, Pharr will forward one contiguous draft
document to all Commission Members in enough time for it to be reviewed by all in
advance of the November meeting.
VI. Program/Project Updates
Golden Ridge Development — Lundstrom indicated that the developer has almost
finished all grading, and has been working on construction of the individual homes.
Habitat Humanity is also constructing their homes in the development. Plantings will be
installed at the storm water quality pond over the next two days. Punch list items and
completion of the trail and sidewalk remain. Anderson asked to be shown the location
of the trail. Lundstrom described this location.
Sunnyridge Lane Soil Contaminants — Oliver stated that City staff has had a few
meetings with SEH and the MPCA regarding a cleanup plan. Additional borings will be
taken to determine the extent of the parameters of the contamination. Well and soil
testing also continues.
TH 55/Boone Avenue North/General Mills Boulevard — Work is ongoing. The new
westbound lanes have been paved and eastbound lanes are being prepped for
excavation. Tree removal and preliminary berm construction in the pond/wetland area
has been completed. Hauling of the "muck" material and excavation of the pond will
begin shortly. There is a big push to have TH 55 open before winter sets in. The City's
contractor has been working both Saturdays and Sundays in order to expedite this
process.
Wirth Lake Berm Repair— Lundstrom indicated that communication continues in order
to address the issues associated with this repair. The City is planning to move forward
with this project.
Recycling Program — Staff received a petition from a group of residents to establish a
one -sort recycling program in Golden Valley. Staff has forwarded this petition to the
City Council. Golden Valley, Plymouth and Minnetonka have requested Waste
Management put together a proposal for a one-year extension of the current, collective
contract.. Staff awaits this proposal.
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Proposed Developments — Oliver said that an informal public hearing at the Planning
Commission's meeting two weeks ago was held to discuss the proposed development
of townhomes at 5222 Minnaqua Drive. This item was tabled until staff could meet with
the property owner and proposed developer to discuss flooding issues at this location.
VII. Commission Member Council Resorts
No Commission Member attended either of the October City Council meetings. Hill
reviewed the October 5 agenda, and noticed the one -sort recycling petition. She
mentioned that someone associated with the request is her neighbor. She called her
neighbor and asked for some details behind the request. The neighbor has seen one -
sort in other cities, and really likes the convenience and single, lidded container that is
unaffected by the weather. Hill gave the neighbor a bit of background on the revenue
generated by the City's current recycling contract. Pawluk did not see any items of
environmental note on the October 19 agenda.
Kuentz asked for volunteers to review the November Council agendas, and determine if
Commission presence was warranted at the Council meetings. Anderson will attend the
November 3 meeting if necessary; and Kuentz will consider the November 16 meeting.
VIII. Other Business
Items of Other Business:
➢ The meeting date for November will remain as scheduled (November 22).
➢ November meeting agenda items will include continued discussion on the
buckthorn removal project, comments on the Envision Guide and potential date
change for, or confirmation of, the December Commission meeting.
No additional business was addressed.
IX. Adjourn
The next scheduled meeting will be on November 22, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting
was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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'racy E. Pharr
Administrative Assistant
Department of Public Works
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Pharr, Tracy
m: APKuentz@aol.com
,went: Wednesday, October 20, 2004 9:20 PM
To: Pharr, Tracy
Subject: Buckthorn Report - Working Draft
Tracy:
I got your e-mail, and I will be at the meeting Monday.
Please include this e-mail and the attachment in the packet for Monday's. If that packet has already been mailed, please forward
this e-mail to members and staff.
One of our goals at the meeting on Monday is to make significant progress toward completion of a report to the City Council
about Buckthorn. The attachment is a combination of Rich Baker's notes from our last meeting and some of the
recommendations I provided at that meeting. I plan to use it as a basis for our discussion of Buckthorn Monday night.
Thanks,
Alan
10/21/2004
Buckthorn Control Report to City Council
Submitted by the Environmental Commission
Introduction
This proposal will help the buckthorn problem, but it is not a solution to that problem. Huge
resources would be required to make a major impact on Buckthorn that is well established
throughout the city. The Environmental Commission considers this project to be a catalyst for
broader citizen participation on public lands. Citizen involvement in project to improve the
environment on public lands should help build community and good will in our city.
Recommendations
Code revision
Implement revision to section 7.04 that will legalize citizen participation in approved city projects
on public land.
Liability Issues
Awaiting legal advice
City Commitment
Provide Weed Wrenches
Provide chemicals for treating stumps
Haul pulled and cut material from site and dispose of it
City workers to cut larger trees with chain saws
Provide plantings and supervision for re -vegetation where required.
Supervise project as needed
Procedure
The city should make it as easy as possible for groups to participate in this project.
An application form should be prepared that allows groups to describe the scope of the project as
simply as possible. It should include such things as the name of the sponsoring entity, the
location of the proposed project, description work to be done, expected number of participants,
proposed work dates, and follow up plans.
Staff is to negotiate with each applicant to develop the scope of the project. This coordination is
to include cost estimates and revisions as needed to make the project acceptable to both the city
and the applicant. Once the initial work is completed staff should monitor the site and
recommend follow up by the city if necessary.
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Risk Management Information
145 University. Avenue Wcat, St. Paul, MN 55103-2044
Phonc: (651) 281-1200 * (800) 925-1122
Fax. (651) 281-1298 - TDD (651) 281-1290
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ACCIDENT COVERAGE FOR CITY V'OLU'NTEERS
LMCIT offers4ts workers compensation member cities an optional accident coverage for city.
volunteers. This coverage provides a schedule of benefits to compensate city volunteers who are
injured while performing volunteer services for the city.
Who is covered by the program?
With only a few exceptions, all city volunteers wonting under the city's direction and control will
be automatically covered on a blanket basis if the city chooses to add this coverage. This could
include, for example, coaches and instructors in recreation programs, volunteers working on a
city -sponsored festival or celebration, "clean-up day" volunteers, etc. The city will not need to
list the individuals who are to be covered, either by name or by project; nor will the city need to
keep track of the time the various volunteers put in.
Four classes of volunteers are not automatically covered:
1. Volunteers who are covered by workers compensation. Certain volunteers are defined to be
"employees" for purposes of workers compensation, and are therefor eligible for workers
compensation benefits if they are injured. These include volunteer firefighters, ambulance
attendants, first responders, law enforcement assistance volunteers, and civil defense
volunteers. Since these volunteers are already protected by workers compensation, they are
not covered under this plan.
2. City council, board commitree� and commission members. Other coverage options are
already available for these people. The workers compensation law gives cities the option to
extend workers compensation coverage to elected and appointed officials. LMCIT has also
for several years offered an accident policy underwritten by CIGNA for members of city
councils, boards, and committees.
3. Members ofprivate organizations which provide services or participate in city -sponsored
activities as a group.
4. volunteers working on construction or demolition projects. These volunteers will not be
covered automatically. However, for an additional charge, the city can add coverage for
volunteers on a specific construction or demolition project.
What benefits would an injured volunteer receive?
The plan provides three basic benefits:
I. Disability benefit A, volunteer who is unable to engage in the activities of his/her normal
occupation because of an injury suffered while performing volunteer services for the city will
receive a disability benefit of $400/week for up to 26 weeks.
2. Death benefit. If a volunteer dies as a result of an injury suffered while performing
volunteer services for the city, a death benefit of $100,000 will be paid to the volunteer's
survivors or estate.
3. Impairment benefit If a volunteer suffers a permanent impairment or disability as a result
Of an injury suffered while performing volunteer services for the city, the volunteer will
receive a lump sum payment as compensation for that impairment. Payments are based on
the percentage of disability, ranging from $750 for a 1 % disability to $100,000 for 100%
disability. The percentage of disability is determined in the same manner used for
impairment compensation in the workers compensation system.
For an additional charge the city can add coverage for up to $1000 of medical costs. This limited
medical coverage is intended to pick up relatively minor fust aid costs. On more serious injuries,
it could also be applied to costs which the individual would otherwise have to bear under his/her
own health coverage's deductible or co -pay provisions.
What does it cost?
The cost is based on the city's population. The basic annual charge is $.10 per capita, subject to
a minimum premium of $150 and a maximum premium of $1500. The additional cost to add the
optional medical coverage is 45% of the basic premium. Coverage for volunteers working on a
construction or demolition project can be added for a charge of $300 per project, or $435 per
project if the optional medical coverage is included.
The expiration date of this coverage will be coordinated with the city's LMCIT workers
compensation coverage. For cities that add this coverage mid-term, the initial premium will be
pro -rated.
Why would the city want this coverage? Aren't injuries to volunteers already covered
under the city's liability coverage?
An injury to a volunteer would be covered by the LMCIT liability coverage only if the city was
legally liable for that injury; that is, if the injury was caused by some negligence by the city or a
city officer or employee or another city volunteer. However, just as with any other tort claim,
the city would not be liable for an injury to a volunteer if the volunteer him/herself were more at
What benefits would an injured volunteer receive?
The plan provides three basic benefits;
L Disability benefrt A volunteer who is unable to engage in the activities of his/her normal
occupation because of an injury suffered while performing volunteer services for the city will
receive a disability benefit of $400/week for up to 26 weeks.
2. Death benefit. If a volunteer dies as a result of an injury suffered while performing
volunteer services for the city, a death benefit of $100,000 will be paid to the volunteer's
survivors or estate.
3. Impairment benefit If a volunteer suffers a permanent impairment or disability as a result
Of an injury suffered while performing volunteer services for the city, the volunteer will
receive a lump sum payment as compensation for that impairment. Payments are based on
the percentage of disability, ranging from $750 for a 1 % disability to $100,000 for 100%
disability. The percentage of disability is determined in the same manner used for
impairment compensation in the workers compensation system.
For an additional charge the city can add coverage for up to $1000 of medical costs. This limited
medical coverage is intended to pick up relatively minor first aid costs. On more serious injuries,
it could also be applied to costs which the individual would otherwise have to bear under his/her
own health coverage's deductible or co pay provisions.
What does it cost?
The cost is based on the city's population. The basic annual charge is $.10 per capita, subject to
a minimum premium of $150 and a maximum premium of $1500: The additional cost to add the
optional medical coverage is 45% of the basic premium. Coverage for volunteers working on a
construction or demolition project can be added for a charge of $300 per project, or $435 per
project if the optional medical coverage is included.
The expiration date of this coverage will be coordinated with the city's LMCIT workers
compensation coverage. For cities that add this coverage mid-term, the initial premium will be
pro -rated.
Why would the city want this coverage? Aren't injuries to volunteers already covered
under the city's liability coverage?
An injury to a volunteer would be covered by the LMCIT liability coverage only if the city was
legally liable for that injury; that is, if the injury was caused by some negligence by the city or a
city officer or employee or another city volunteer. However, just as with any other tort claim,
the city would not be liable for an injury to a volunteer if the volunteer him/herself were more at
fault than the city, or if the injury were simply an accident that really wasn't anyone's fault. A
volunteer coach being hit in the head by a batted baseball might be an example of the latter
situation.
The volunteer accident coverage protects the volunteer on a "no-fault" basis. The benefits are
automatically payable if the injury occurs while the volunteer is performing services for the city,
regardless of whose fault it was. Besides protecting the volunteer whose injury isn't caused by
the city's negligence, having these no-fault benefits available could also help avoid Iitigation in
cases where the city (or a city officer, employee, or other volunteer) is or may be at fault. The
injured volunteer can receive these benefits without getting into an adversary situation against
the city.
Of course, if the volunteer's injuries exceeded the benefits paid under this coverage, he/she
would still be able to make a tort claim against the city for those excess damages, if the injury
was caused by the city's negligence.
Why did LMCIT create a whole new program? Why not just offer a "voluntary workers'
compensation endorsement" and provide workers compensation benefits to volunteers?
The LMCIT Board chose this approach for several reasons. It's substantially less expensive to
the city than providing workers compensation benefits would be, reflecting the more limited
scope of benefits provided. Administration is simpler for the city, since the city doesn't have to
keep records of how many hours were worked by how many volunteers, etc. It eliminates the
problem of determining what the appropriate indemnity rate is for an unpaid volunteer. It's also
less risky for LMCIT and for LMC1T's other members.
How do we enroll?
To enroll, complete and return the attached form. LMCIT will bill the city for the premium.
Further information
If you have any questions or need further information, contact any of the following: Pete
Tritz at 651-281-1265; Tone Grundhoefer at 651-281-1266; Pat Deshler at 651-281-1267; or
Barb Meyer at 651-2814173.
PST - 4i13198 — fax -66050
LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES INSURANCE TRUST
ACCIDENT PLAN FOR CITY VOLUNTEERS
Application for Coverage
The City of hereby requests coverage under the League of Minnesota Cities
Insurance Trust's Accident Plan for City Volunteers effective and agrees to pay the
premium established by LMCIT for that coverage,
Optional coverages to be included:
$1000 medical coverage yes No
Construction or demolition project Yes No
Please describe each construction or demolition project to be covered, including the nahue and
scope of the project, the dates, and the approximate number of volunteers who will be involved.
Signature
Date
Position
Return this form to LMCIT, 145 University Ave W, St. Paul, MN 55103-2044, Attention: Barb
Meyer
City
oolden Valley
OPEN SPACE & RECREATION COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
Brookview Community Center
Monday, September 27, 2004
7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
Sandler called meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
11. ROLL CALL
Present: Tom Zins, Chuck Cahill, Jim Vaughan, Jerry Sandler, Jim Johnson, James Heine,
Rick Jacobson, Director of Parks and Recreation; Brian Erickson, Recreation Supervisor;
and
Sheila Van Sloun, Parks and Recreation Administrative Assistant.
Absent: Tom Kuelbs, Liz Elder and Roger McConico.
111. AGENDA CHANGES OR ADDITIONS
None.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES —August 23, 2004
MOTION: Moved by Johnson and seconded by Cahill to approve the minutes. Motion carried
unanimously.
V. REREATION REPORT — Brian Erickson
Erickson began by discussing the youth soccer program. He explained there are 10 junior teams for
K -1st grade and 16 youth teams for grades 2-7. Games started September 11 and go thru the last
week in October.
Erickson explained that there are 16 adult soccer teams that play games thru mid-October.
Erickson said he has 12 participants in his fall drama club which is held on Fridays thru November
12. The final performance will be held on November 12 at 7:00 p.m. at Noble Elementary. He said
that Friday evenings is working out well and explained that he will be offering it again this winter.
He also discussed the Monster Mash Teen Dance which will be held on Friday, October 29th at
Crystal Community Center and Spooktacular for kids 4-9 years old on Saturday, October 30th. Both
programs are run in conjunction with Crystal, Robbinsdale and New Hope.
Johnson thanked Erickson for his work and contribution to the City and said he was doing a great
job. The Commission all agreed.
VI. WARMING HOUSE SCHEDULE — Hours of Operation
Erickson began by distributing a job description for Warming House Attendants which included the
hours. He then explained that he is requesting a change to the time the warming houses open
during winter break from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon, Monday thru Friday, due to lack of attendance
and to provide Park Maintenance with more time for ice preparation.
MOTION: After some discussion, motion moved by Vaughan and seconded by Heine to
approve the warming houses open at 12:00 Noon instead of 10:00 a.m., Monday thru
Friday, during winter break. Motion carried unanimously.
VII. RECREATION DEPARTMENT FEES
Jacobson explained fee increases and gave details on individual areas of interest on the fee
comparison.
Various Commissioners commented on the wide variety of programs as well as the fact that they felt
users were getting a great value for the fee charges. They said they felt it's a great opportunity for
the community.
MOTION: Moved by Johnson and seconded by Heine to approve the fees as published. Motion
carried unanimously.
VI11. OLD BUSINESS
Lakeview Park Pond
Jacobson explained that there are funds in the 2007 Bassett Creek Water Management
Commission's CIP that are not getting utilized because the City had to start the flood plain project at
Boone Ave/Hwy 55. Because the City is currently working in that area well ahead of the scheduled
year identified in the BCWMC CIP, the watershed could not fund that pond project. The City wants to
substitute the Lakeview project in 2007 for that same money if BCWMC would agree. Jacobson said
the Council did recommend that staff submit a letter to the BCWMC to request the substitution
project. He also said that the Council suggested that if the pond in Lakeview Park proceeds, that a
master plan be done for the park area. He said that money will be budgeted in 2006 to create a
master plan, if the Lakeview project moves ahead.
IX. OTHER BUSINESS
Sandler said that Little League is doing a baseball glove drive for kids in Poland. He said if anyone
has old gloves to let him know.
Jacobson said that Applebee's is still looking for items regarding home town hero's for their new
store and they should contact Cheryl Weiler if they have anything.
Jacobson announced that Paula Pentel was appointed the new Council member.
X. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Moved by Johnson, seconded by Zins to adjourn at 7:45 p.m. Motion carried
unanimously.
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