07-01-08
Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
July 1, 2008
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Golden Valley, Hennepin County, Minnesota was held at 7800 Golden Valley Road in said
City on July 1, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.
The following members were present: Freiberg, Pentel, Loomis, Scanlon and Shaffer. Also
present were: Thomas Burt, City Manager; Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public Works;
Allen Barnard, City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of July 1, 2008 as amended: Addition of Emails Regarding Conditional Use Permit
for 8300 10th Avenue North.
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
items on the consent agenda as amended: Removal of Authorization to Sign Contract with
Environmental Process, Inc. for Building Maintenance Project and Addition of Emails
Conditional Use Permit for 8300 10th Avenue North.
Mayor Loomis read the items listed on the consent agenda.
*Approval of Minutes - City Council Meeting - June 3, 2008 and Council/Manager
Meeting-June 10,2008
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Council meeting minutes for June 3, 2008 and the Council/Manager meeting minutes
of June 10, 2008 as submitted.
*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
payment of the City and Housing and Redevelopment Authority bills as submitted.
*General Business Licenses
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
issuance of licenses as recommended by staff.
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*Solicitor's License - All Craftsmen Exteriors
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
solicitor's license for All Craftsmen Exteriors LLC.
*Solicitor's License - Aspens Exteriors LLC
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
solicitor's license for Aspens Exteriors.
*Solicitor's License - CMF Construction
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
solicitor's license for CMF Construction.
*Solicitor's License - Diversified Roofing
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
solicitor's license for Diversified Roofing.
*Solicitor's License - Trinitv Restoration LTC
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
solicitor's license for Trinity Restoration LTC.
*Solicitor's License - M J Miller Construction
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
solicitor's license for M J Miller Construction.
*Solicitor's License - Neitzell Construction
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
solicitor's license for Neitzell Construction.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes as follows:
Planning Commission - June 9, 2008
Open Space and Recreation Commission - April 28, 2008
Board of Zoning Appeals - May 27,2008
Environmental Commission - April 28, 2008
Envision Connection Project Board of Directors - May 12, 2008
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*Quotes - 800 MHz Mobile and Portable Radios
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to purchase the
800 MHz radio communication system from Motorola Communications and its RNC
promotion at an amount not to exceed $128,584.00; or if participation in the RNC
promotion is not possible, to purchase the radios directly from Motorola Communications in
an amount not to exceed $148,312.00.
*Authorizing Application to MnDOT Community Roadside Landscaping Partnership
Program for Highwav 55 Lilac Planting
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 08-31
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION COMMUNITY ROADSIDE
LANDSCAPING PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM FOR HIGHWAY 55 LILAC PLANTING
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Freiberg
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Freiberg,
Loomis, Pentel, Scanlon and Shaffer; and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and her signature attested by the City Clerk.
*Authorization to Sign Agreement with LHB, Inc. for Douglas Drive Corridor Planning
Services
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager to sign the Professional Services Agreement with the LHB, Inc.
for planning services for Douglas Drive to allow LHB, Inc., in conjunction with WSB, Inc., to
conduct the Douglas Drive Corridor/Connection to the Luce Line Trail Planning Study.
Authorization to Sign Contract with Environmental Process, Inc. for Building
Maintenance Proiect
Mayor Loomis requested the item be tabled so the Council could discuss the projects at
the July Council/Manager meeting.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to discuss the
item at the July 9 Council/Manager meeting and to consider approval of the item at the July
15, 2008 City Council meeting.
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*Receipt of May 2008 General Fund Budget Report
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the May 2008 General Fund Budget Report.
*Emails Regarding Conditional Use Permit for 8300 10th Avenue North.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the email from Jane Heath, dated June 30,2008, and Nathan Cooley, dated July 1,
2008, regarding the Conditional Use Permit for 8300 10th Avenue North.
Public Hearing - Ordinance #401 - Approval of Conditional Use Permit #08-122 - 1985
Douglas Drive - Honeywell. Inc.. Applicant
The following ordinance was MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer:
ORDINANCE NO. 401, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Approval of Conditional Use Permit Number 08-122
1985 Douglas Drive
Honeywell, Applicant
Leon Trout, Applicant, reviewed the conditional use permit and answered questions from
the Council.
Dave Cera, Planning Commissioner, presented the Commission report and answered
questions from the Council.
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development introduced the agenda item and
answered questions from the Council.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Sally Fritzie, 1850 Hampshire Lane, had questions regarding what type of interference the
residents will have on their televisions, radios and other appliances.
Keith Heimer, 6405 Hampshire Place, wanted to know how many antennas and cameras
are going on the tower and if anything else will be there; wanted to know exactly what the
tower will look like; wanted to know about any antennas being placed there in the future;
what the antennas will do, will they be submitting a signal to the tower or to Honeywell; and
what type of waives will they be receiving and transmitting.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
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Public Hearing - Ordinance #401 - Approval of Conditional Use Permit #08-122 - 1985
Douglas Drive - Honeywell, Inc., Applicant - Continued
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve
Ordinance #401, 2nd Series, as amended: condition number 11 to read: No cameras
located on the tower shall be aimed at private residential property.
Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
FREIBERG - YES LOOMIS - YES PENTEL - YES SCANLON - YES SHAFFER - YES
Public Hearing - Ordinance #402 - Approval of Amended Conditional Use Permit #03-
105 - Amendment #1 - 8300 10th Avenue North - HLM Sports, LLC, Applicant
The following ordinance was MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer:
ORDINANCE NO. 402, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Approval of Amended Conditional Use Permit No. 03-105, Amendment NO.1
8300 10th Avenue North
HLM Sports, LLC, Applicant
Andrew Atkin, Applicant, reviewed the conditional use permit, showed a video of the site
and answered questions from the Council.
Dave Cera, Planning Commissioner, presented the Commission report and answered
questions from the Council.
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development introduced the agenda items and
answered questions from the Council. Thomas Burt answered questions from the Council.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Sean Heath, 1292 Castle Court, stated the business owner needs the variance to make his
business plan irrelevant and that should have been addressed when he bought the
business; said the noise tests he conducted were on concrete and not on a raised court as
he proposes; feels a raised court will increase the noise dramatically; feels there will be
more people using the courts to make the business more sound; suggested that a real
sound test be done with an acoustical engineer with an environmental background with real
noise conditions; expressed concern about the use of whistles for play and tournaments
and feels that will have a noise impact; expressed concern over the property values as
showing the homes in spring and summer will effect a sale.
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Public Hearing - Ordinance #402 - Approval of Amended Conditional Use Permit #03-
105 - Amendment #1 - 8300 10th Avenue North - HLM Sports, LLC, Applicant-
Continued
Terry Steen, 1149 Orkla Drive, doesn't feel the cell phone video constitutes a valid test;
says he can lie in his bed and night and hear car doors closing and feels he the noise of
playing of basketballs in the evening will be significant and demonstrated how noisy the
basketball bouncing is.
Walter Sellman, 1290 Yukon Court, expressed concern over the noise and what other after
hours activities will be held; said that there are already some vandalism and graffiti at the
park and feels kids will be attracted to the area; wanted to know about the noise from boom
boxes and skate boarders and feels regulations should be stipulated for them; and feels an
enclosed structure would be the best of both worlds.
Jodi Lindblom, 1293 Yukon Court, stated when they looked for the home were concerned
about the noise close to an industrial area but found that it seemed reasonably quiet,
concerned that now when they are on their 3 season porch they will hear the basketball
courts in the evening, doesn't think the sound test was valid; feels the elevated court will be
more noisy andwould like to see an enclosed structure that is available year round;
expressed concern for teens loitering and noise; and value of their homes.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Andrew Aikin, Applicant, withdrew his request.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to accept the
applicant's withdrawal of consideration of Ordinance #402, Approval of Amended
Conditional Use Permit #03-105, Amendment #1, 8300 10th Avenue North, HLM Sports,
LLC, Applicant.
Continued Item - Authorization to Sign Amended PUD Permit - Calvary Lutheran
Church - PUD #46 - Amendment #6 - 7520 Golden Vallev Road
Thomas Burt stated the Church has requested the item be continued to the July 15, 2008
City Council Meeting.
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to continue the
item for authorization to sign amended PUD permit for Calvary Lutheran Church, PUD 46,
Amendment No.6, 7520 Golden Valley Road until the July 15, 2008 City Council meeting.
Staff was requested to get a list of other churches in the area that have columbarium's on
their property so the Council can visit the sites.
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Confirmation of Conditional Use Permit #120 Requirement - 1405 Lilac Drive North
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, introduced the agenda item. Thomas
Burt answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried to reaffirm the direction to
the City Manager to put a 6 foot high cedar board on board privacy fence on the northwest
corner, behind 5545 Golden Valley Road and supplement some additional trees on the
northern property line for additional screening. Council Member Freiberg voted no.
Declaration of Hazardous Building - 2530 and 2540 Douglas Drive North
Mark Kuhnly, Chief of Fire and Inspection Services, introduced the agenda item and
answered questions from the Council. Thomas Burt answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to order
completion of the building exterior or removal of the hazardous building at 2530 and 2540
Douglas Drive North.
Authorization to Sign Amended PUD Permit - North Lilac Drive Addition PUD#42 -
Amendment #3 - 820 Lilac Drive North
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, introduced the agenda item and
answered questions from the Council. Jeannine Clancy answered questions from the
Council.
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager to sign the amended PUD permit for the North Lilac Drive
Addition PUD No. 42, Amendment No.3, 820 Lilac Drive North.
Authorization to Sign Amended PUD Permit - North Lilac Drive Addition PUD #42 -
Amendment #4 - 810 Lilac Drive North
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, introduced the agenda item and
answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor and City Manager to sign the amended PUD permit for the North Lilac Drive
Addition PUD No. 42, Amendment No.4, 810 Lilac Drive North with the condition that the
site be cleaned up.
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Continued Item - Multiple Dwelling License - Douglas Drive Apartments
Mark Kuhnly, Chief of Fire and Inspection Services, introduced the agenda item and
answered questions from the Council. Thomas Burt and Allen Barnard answered questions
from the Council.
MOVED by Scanlon to deny the renewal of the multiple dwelling licenses. Motion died for a
lack of a second.
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Pentel and motion carried to approve the multiple
dwelling licenses for 1400, 1450, 1500 and 1600 Douglas Drive. Council Member Scanlon
voted no.
For consideration at a future meeting, staff will review the Housing Maintenance Code and
Multiple Dwelling Code for amendments adding language for revocation of licenses for
number of police and/or nuisance calls.
Staff was requested to inform the Council of the outcome of the inspections that are
conducted in the fall of 2008.
Announcements of Meetings
The City offices will be closed on July 4,2008 in observance of Independence Day.
A Concert in the Park featuring Calhoun Brass will be held on July 7,2008 at 7 pm at
Brookview Park.
The next Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting will be held on July 8, 2008 at
6:30 pm.
The next Council/Manager meeting will be held on July 8, 2008 immediately following the
HRA meeting.
A Concert in the Park featuring Leroy's River Minstrels will be held on July 14, 2008 at 7
pm at Brookview Park.
The next City Council meeting will be held on July 15, 2008 at 6:30 pm.
The next Bassett Creek Water Management Commission will be held on July 17, 2008 at
11:30am.
The Bridge Builders meeting will be held on July 19, 2008 at 10 am at the Eloise Butler
Garden.
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Announcements of Meetings - Continued
Some Council Members may attend the Retirement Party for Joe Dutton on July 19, 2008
at 6 pm at the Northland Inn.
A Concert in the Park featuring Mr. Rowles will be held on July 21,2008 at 7 pm at
Brookview Park.
A Concert in the Park featuring Stompin' Dixie will be held on July 28, 2008 at 7 pm at
Brookview Park.
The Ice Cream Social will be held on July 28, 2008 at 7 pm at Brookview Park.
Mayor and Council Communications
No action and/or discussion took place.
Adiournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 9:30 pm.
Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
ATTEST:
Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant