12-02-08 agenda packet (entire)
AGENDA
Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
Golden Valley City Hall
7800 Golden Valley Road
Council Chamber
December 2, 2008
6:30 p.m.
The Council may consider item numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 7
prior to the public hearings scheduled at 7:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
A. Roll Call
B. Proclamation Congratulating Anna Eames, Paralympic Medalist
C. Receipt of Human Services Foundation 2009 Allocation Report
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2. ADDITIONS AND CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA
3. CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Consent Agenda - All items listed under this heading are considered to be
routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no
discussion of these items unless a Council Member or citizen so requests in which
event the item will be removed from the general order of business and considered in it~
normal sequence on the agenda.
A. Approval of Minutes - City Council Meeting - November 18, 2008
B. Approval of Check Register
C. Licenses:
1. General Business Licenses
2. Solicitor's License -The Window Store, LLC
D. Minutes of Boards and Commissions:
1. Planning Commission - November 10, 2008
2. Environmental Commission - October 27, .2008
3. Joint Water Commission - October 1, 2008
4. Open Space and Recreation Commission - October 27, 2008
5. Envision Connection Project Board of Directors - October 16, 2008
E. Bids and Quotes
1. Fire Engine Refurbishment - Bids
2. Fire Pumper - Bids
F. Approval of Plat - Quail Woods Addition 08-54
G. Approval of City Manager Salary 08-55
H. Approval of Six Month Extension - Conditional Use Permit - Morries Automotive
Group - 7500 and 7550 Wayzata Boulevard
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7:00 PM
A. Public Hearing - Ordinance #410 - Rezoning from Single Family Zoning District (R-2)
to Moderate Density Residential Zoning District (R-2) - 3335 Scott Avenue North
5. OLD BUSINESS
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. First Consideration - Ordinance #411 - Establishing a 2009 Master Fee Schedule
B. Call for Public Hearing - Establishing a Franchise Fee with Northern States Power
d/b/a Xcel Energy - 12/16/08 08-56
C. Announcements of Meetings
D. Mayor and Council Communications
7. ADJOURNMENT
CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY
PROCLAMATION CONGRATULATING
ANNA EAMES, PARAL YMPIC MEDALIST
WHEREAS, Anna Eames of Golden Valley, Minnesota participated in the 2008
Paralympics in Beijing, China, and
WHEREAS, Anna is a senior at Hopkins High School and is a member of the
Hopkins High School swim team, serving as Varsity Team Captain, and recently
competed in the Minnesota State High School meet in the 200m Medley Relay and the
400m Free Relay;
WHEREAS, Anna has competed internationally for three years and holds eight
American, three Pan-American and one world record;
WHEREAS, at the 2008 Paralympic Games Anna won a gold medal in the S10
final of the women's 100m butterfly event with a time of 1 minute 09.44 seconds; and
WHEREAS, Anna also earned a bronze medal in the 100m freestyle event with a
time of 1 minute, 01.91 seconds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Golden
Valley that Anna Eames be commended and congratulated for her accomplishments.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of
the City of Golden Valley to be affixed this 2nd day of December, 2008.
Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
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Memorandum
Park and Recreation
763-512-2342/763-512-2344 (fax)
Executive Summary For Action
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
December 2, 2008
Agenda Item
1. C. Receipt of Human Services Foundation 2009 Allocation Report
Prepared By
Jeanne Fackler, Senior Program Coordinator
Summary
The Golden Valley Human Services Foundation (GVHSF) met on Monday, October 13 to
review funding requests from five organizations. The following requests were received and
approved by the Foundation for allocation:
TOTAL
Amount
Requested
$4,000
3,000
10,000
2,500
5,000
6,000
3,000
5,000
7.500
$46.000
Amount
Allocated
$2,500
3,000
10,000
2,500
5,000
6,000
3,000
5,000
5.000
$42.000
Organization
Community Mediation Program
Crisis Connection
Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery
Home Free
NW Suburban Dinner at Your Door
Senior Community Services HOME Program
Senior Community Services Outreach
The Bridge for Youth
Tree House
Dan Blumb, Chair, will be at the meeting to review the Allocation Report and recap the 2008
activities.
Recommended Action
Motion to receive and file the 2009 Allocation Report and approve notifying the nine
organizations of their 2009 allocation amount.
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Memoran um
Finance
763-593-8013/763-593-8109 (fax)
Executive Summary For Action
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
December 2, 2008
Agenda Item
3. B. Approval of City Check Register
Prepared By
Sue Virnig, Finance Director
Summary
Approval of check register for various vendor claims against the City of Golden Valley.
Attachments
Loose in agenda packet.
Recommended Action
Motion to authorize the payment of the bills as submitted.
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Inspections
763-593-8090 I 763-593-3997 (fax)
Executive Summary For Action
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
December 2, 2008
Agenda Item
3. C. 1. General. Business Licenses
Prepared By
Kathryn Pepin, Administrative Assistant
Summary
As per City Code, some businesses are required to be licensed by the City. Listed below are
the License Number, Applicant, License Type and Fee of those who have submitted an
application for approval.
#3495
#3496
#3498
#3503
#3505
#3510
Walgreen Company Tobacco Sales
5695 Duluth Street
$200.00
Golden Valley Liquor Barrel Tobacco Sales
7890 Olson Memorial Highway
$200.00
J.J.'s Clubhouse Tobacco Sales
6400 Wayzata Boulevard
$200.00
Down In the Valley Tobacco Sales
8020 Olson Memorial Highway
$200.00
Feist Automotive Tobacco Sales
1875 Lilac Drive North
$200.00
G.V. Service Center Tobacco Sales
600 Boone Avenue North
$200.00
Recommended Action
Motion to authorize. the issuance of licenses as recommended by staff.
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City Administration/Council
763-593-8002/ 763-593-8109 (fax)
Executive Summary For Action
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
December 2, 2008
Agenda Item
3. C. 2. Solicitor's License - The Window Store, LLC
Prepared By
Christine Columbus, Administrative Assistant
Summary
As per City Code, any individual or group intending to go door-to-door within the City selling
products, taking orders or soliciting for business or donations must be licensed by the City to
do so.
Attachments
Peddler/Solicitor License Application (2 pages)
Recommended Action
Motion to approve the solicitor's license for The Window Store, LLC.
Application and fee must be submitted to the City Manager's Office the Wednesday prior to the City
Council Meeting. Council Meetings are normally held the first and third Tuesday of each month.
PEDDLER/SOLICITOR LICENSE APPLICATION
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TO: Golden Valley City Council Fee Paid: $ L(O - .
7800 Golden Valley Road Number. of Persons: ~ 50
Golden Valley, MN 55427 Type of License Request : . ~VS
Enclose the sum of $ 40 for ~ (number) peddlers/solicitors as required by City Code
of the City of Golden Valley and have complied with all the requirements of said Code necessary
for obtaining this license.
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NOW, THEREFORE, hereby makes application for the
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REQUIRED LICENSE INFORMATION
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Business Name of Applicant
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space IS needed, attach additional sheets (be 7~): ~AP 1!11;::. ~IT~
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NOTE: If the products for sale are changed or modified, you must give the City complete
information regarding such change or modification.
If the Peddler or Solicitor is so engaged on behalf of an organization, supply:
Name of Organization
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(Include City, State and Zip Code)
Address of Organization
Telephone Number (Including Area Code)
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tc.; State of Incorporation)
Define Business
List the names and addresses of EACH person who will be peddling or soliciting on behalf
of said organization in the City, or, in the alternative, the name, address and telephone
number or numbers where a responsible person of said organization will maintain a list of
names and addresses of all persons engaged in peddling or soliciting in the City:
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being first duly sworn, depose and say that all the fore oing information is true to hislher own
knowledge except as to matters therein stated on i ormation a b Ii, ,and as to such matters,
he/she believes them to be true.
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(Signature)
Regular Meeting of the
Golden Valley Planning Commission
November 10, 2008
A regular meeting of the Planning Commission was held at the Golden Valley City
Hall, Council Chambers, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota, on
Monday, November 10, 2008. Chair Keysser called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm.
Those present were Planning Commissioners Cera, Eck, Keysser, Kluchka,
McCarty, Schmidgall and Waldhauser. Also present was Director of Planning and
Development Mark Grimes, City Planner Joe Hogeboom and Administrative
Assistant Lisa Wittman.
1. Approval of Minutes
October 13, 2008 Regular Planning Commission Meeting
Eck referred to paragraph eight on page four and noted that the word "know"
should be changed to the word "now".
MOVED by Eck, seconded by Waldhauser and motion carried unanimously to
approve the October 13 minutes with the above noted correction.
2. Informal Public Hearing - Property Rezoning - 3335 Scott Avenue
North - Z005-02
Applicant: Charmaine Wahlstrom Schodde
Address: 3335 Scott Avenue North
Purpose: To consider rezoning the property from Single Family Zoning
District (R-1) to Moderate Density Residential Zoning District
(R-2)
Grimes explained that the applicant is requesting to rezone her property from Single
Family Residential (R-1) to Moderate Density Residential (R-2). He noted that the area
is primarily zoned R-1 and added that the applicant recently purchased the house which
had gone into foreclosure.
Grimes explained that from the time the house was built in 1958 until 1998 the house
was used as a two family home. After that time the house was converted to a single
family home so it lost its legally non-conforming status. He explained that when the
house was built the zoning code allowed duplexes as a permitted use in the R-1 zoning
district. Approximately 30 years ago the zoning code was amended to allow only single
family homes in the R-1 zoning district causing all existing duplexes to become legally
non-conforming.
Grimes referred to the recent history of the property and explained that in September
there was work being done in the house without a building permit and a stop work order
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November 10,2008
Page 2
was issued. He stated that the City did issue a building permit to allow some work to be
done in the basement due to severe water damage which would have to be done
whether the house is a one or two family home.
Grimes referred to a survey of the property and noted that it meets all of the
requirements of the R-2 zoning district and it is designated low density on the General
Land Use Plan map and a two family home would be considered low density. He stated
that the zoning code doesn't have specific issues to consider when a rezoning is
requested but that some of the issues he considered are that the Comprehensive Plan
is designated properly for a two family home (Low Density Residential is less than 5
units per acre), the house was legally built in 1958 before the zoning code was
amended to only allow single family homes, the house looks like a duplex with two front
doors, etc. and there are several other duplexes in the area. He questioned if maybe a
larger area should be considered for rezoning rather than just this one property. He
added that if the City Council chooses not to rezone this property nothing is really being
taken away from the applicant because the house can still be used as a single family
home. He explained that he did not make a recommendation in .his staff report because
he can see both sides of this issue and how this request could be considered "spot
zoning".
Keysser questioned a specific duplex in the area that had been brought before the
Planning Commission in the past. He asked if the existing non-conforming duplexes in
the area are "grandfathered in". Grimes said he thought the house Keysser was
referring to is a residential facility serving six or fewer people which is a permitted use in
the R-1 zoning district.
Eck asked how the City knows when an existing duplex is converted into a single family
home. Grimes stated that the City can tell by looking at utility bills and/or building permit
information.
Eck referred to Grimes' staff report regarding Grimes informing a realtor that this house
could not be sold as a duplex. Grimes stated that he was informed by a neighbor that
this house was being marketed as a two family home in 2007. He wrote a letter to the
real estate agent informing him that this house could not be sold as a duplex without
rezoning the property first. He added that sometime after he spoke with this realtor that
the house went into foreclosure so he does not know how the house was marketed to
the applicant.
Eck asked if there is anything specific that needs to be done to a house to make it be
considered a single family home versus a two family home. Grimes explained that once
the wall was removed between the two sides of the house it was considered to be a
single family home.
Charmaine Schodde, Applicant, stated that the MLS listing of the house when she
bought it said the property could be converted into a duplex. She said she spoke with
someone at the City before she bought the house and was informed of the procedure
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November 10, 2008
Page 3
required to rezone it from R-1 to R-2 and that is what she is in the process of doing. She
said she was led to believe that rezoning this property would not be a problem.
She stated that the house was built as a duplex. It looks like a duplex. It has two front
doors, two kitchens, two gas meters, two furnaces and separate utilities and that is why
she would like to have the property rezoned. She added that the property has a very
large lot and there are several other duplexes in the area. She added that this is a very
stable, family oriented area nota rental community. She explained that whoever lived in
the house before she bought went through the foreclosure process. The heat was shut
off but the water was left on causing the pipes to burst and water to bust out the
windows causing extensive water damage. She stated that her plan is to live in one side
of the house and have her daughter live in the other side of the house.
Keysser asked if the MLS listing stated that the property would have to be rezoned.
Schodde said no.
Eck referred to Ms. Schodde saying that she called the City and discussed the
procedure to rezone the property. He asked Schodde if she understood that the
property would need to be rezoned. Schodde said yes. She said the house looked like a
duplex and she believed it would not be a problem to rezone the property to R-2.
Keysser stated that the applicant's daughter and family can live in the house with the
applicant without having to rezone the property. Schodde explained that she lost her job
and that her daughter living with her will be a temporary situation and she would
eventually like to rent out half of the house in order to make the home more affordable.
Keysser opened the public hearing.
Lee Johnston, 3336 Scott Avenue North, said she has spent quite a bit of time in the
house and it is her understanding that the house was totally renovated into a single
family home approximately five years ago. She stated that the second kitchen was
totally removed and converted to a bedroom and that the second stairway was removed
as well. She stated that as far as she can tell the applicant has put a second stairway
back in. She said she is mildly opposed to this property being rezoned to R-2 because it
has been a drug house in the past and it is has been a single family home for several
years now.
Craig Hess, 3320 Scott Avenue North, said he is an architect and understands city
codes. He referred to Subdivision 11.90 of the Golden Valley city code regarding non-
conforming uses and stated that it is very clear that a non-conforming use can exist and
continue as long as it is used in the same non-conforming way. He said it is also clear
how the non-conforming status is lost. He said there has been no hardship shown in
order to change the zoning on this property and if this property is rezoned it would be
considered "spot" zoning which is typically not the preferred" method of zoning.
Charles Christianson, 3376 Scott Avenue North, said he can confirm the history of the
house which was spoken about by Lee Johnston. He said he is concerned about
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November 10,2008
Page 4
property values and rental units in the neighborhood. He said he is also concerned
about the applicant purchasing the house in a manner that wasn't really valid.
Waldhauser noted that the Planning Commission also received a letter from Kevin
Boedigheimer, homeowner at 5240 33rd Avenue North. Keysser summarized the letter
received and stated that Mr. Boedigheimer strongly opposes this rezoning request
because he is concerned about the property values and setting a precedent.
McCarty referred to the people who have stated that the home has been converted toa
single family home and questioned how they are able to verify this.
Johnston said she is friends with the previous owner and her children went to this house
for daycare so she has been in the house many times.
Keysser asked Johnston if she saw that the kitchen and stairs had been removed.
Johnston said yes. Christianson said he also had his children in daycare at this house
and he has only seen one kitchen but he has not seen every room in the house.
Schodde stated that there was a kitchen downstairs with full size appliances and
cabinets that had already been pulled out.
Keysser asked Grimes how many unrelated people are allowed to live in a single family
home. Grimes stated that up to five unrelated people can rent a single family home.
Schodde said it seems like the neighbor's concerns are regarding the type of people
living in the area and not if the property is a duplex. She said she could have the
property be.a rental property but it looks like a duplex not like a single family home.
Keysser reiterated to the applicant that she has other options if this property is not
rezoned. Schodde said she will have to think about what she is going to do with the
property because she bought it thinking it would not be a problem to rezone it. She
referred to the concerns about property values and stated that she has put a lot of time
and money into fixing up this property.
McCarty questioned the legal issues regarding "spot" zoning. Grimes said he would talk
to the City Attorney about "spot" zoning but he is not sure if that would be an argument
in this case or not because a two family home would still be considered low density.
Kluchka asked about crime in the neighborhood. Grimes said he did not do any
research regarding crime and that nothing has been mentioned to him regarding crime
in the area. Kluchka asked if crime is ever a consideration in zoning issues. Grimes said
crime is not usually a consideration in zoning issues.
Eck said notwithstanding that this was obviously built as a two family home and looks
like a two family home he would not be in favor of rezoning this property to R-2 because
it would be "spot" zoning.
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November 10, 2008
Page 5
Keysser stated that if the City does rezone the property and the house is torn down in
the future a new two family home could be built. He noted that the whole block is single
family homes and that the other duplexes in the area are around the corner.
Cera stated that the General Land Use plan has the area designated for single family
(R-1) residential which means that is what is planned for the area.
Waldhauser said this is a very nice, quiet single family neighborhood and she thinks the
best use of the area is single family residential. She added however that a duplex can fit
in a single family neighborhood especially if the owner lives on one side and is
cognizant of who is living next door.
Kluchka said he is also not in favor of this rezoning but he questioned how the City can
encourage higher density and more affordable housing. He suggested maybe allowing
different types of housing ir:J the R-1 zoning district with a Conditional Use Permit.
Grimes stated that the zoning code would have to be amended to allow two family
homes as a conditional use in the R-1 zoning district. Waldhauser stated that the
Planning Commission has seen requests where people with larger homes want to divide
them into apartment for parents, etc. and hopefully they will come up with a way to
address these types of issues in Golden Valley.
Schmidgall said he feels for the applicant if the property was misrepresented to her by
the real estate agent but he is not inclined to support this request because work was
done in the house without obtaining a building permit first and he is not comfortable with
"spot" zoning so he would like to keep the property zoned as it is.
McCarty said he is also not in support of this request.
Keysser agreed and reiterated that the applicant does have other options for sharing the
burden of homeownership.
Grimes suggested that if the Planning Commission recommends denial of this request
that they list findings.
Keysser suggested the following findings: 1) Scott Avenue is clearly a single family
street, 2) the house has already been converted back to a single family home, 3) the
Planning Commission is uncomfortable with "spot" zoning and 4) the applicant has other
options available to make it more affordable.
Waldhauser said she thinks finding number four should be removed. The
Commissioners agreed.
MOVED by Keysser, seconded by Waldhauser and motion carried unanimously to
recommend denial of the applicant's request to rezone the property at 3335 Scott
Avenue North from Single Family Zoning District (R-1) to Moderate Density Residential
Zoning District (R-2)
---Short Recess---
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November 10,2008
Page 6
3. Reports on Meetings of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority,
City Council, Board of Zoning Appeals and other Meetings .
Waldhauser discussed a recent MnAPA conference she attended.
4. Other Business
Kluchka asked for an update on whether a PUD has to correspond with the
underlying zoning. Grimes said he was still looking into it.
5. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 pm
GOLDEN VALLEY ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
Minutes
October 27, 2008
Present: Commissioners Anderson, Baker, Chandlee, Pawluk, St. Clair and Stremel.
Also present were Jeannine Clancy, Public Works Director; AI Lundstrom,
Environmental Coordinator; and Lisa Nesbitt, Administrative Assistant.
Absent: Commissioner Hill
1. Call to Order
Pawluk called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
2. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes - September 22. 2008
MOVED by St. Clair, seconded by Anderson, and the motion carried unanimously to
approve the minutes of the September 22, 2008 meeting.
3. Mayor's Climate Protection Agreement
. Measurement - Staff shared a benchmarking report that was submitted by the MN
Dept. of Administration. The report showed raw BTU data which was Phase 1 data
collection, Phase II will include more comprehensive data. The City is working with
Xcel Energy on the possibility of utilizing their peak-shaving program. Staff is looking
at ways to establish base-lines. They will bring a list of what information is currently
available, to the next meeting.
. Education articles - Lundstrom and Clancy met with the City's Communication
Coordinator (Cheryl Weiler) regarding future articles as well as the Remodeling Fair.
The commission needs to put together a proposal for the Fair's committee. The
proposal should include who the target audience is and the message to be
delivered. It also needs to state whether the information will be shared via a speaker
or at a booth. City Planner Joe Hogeboom will submit the proposal to the
Committee. Weiler suggested that another article be written for the January
CityNews if the commission has an involvement in the remodeling fair. Clancy will e-
mail the suggested points to Pawluk. She will also contact CenterPoint to see if they
have any involvement in the Fair.
. Develop materials for developers - Baker was on a trip recently and gathered some
information. He will bring it to the next meeting.
4. Program/Project Updates
TMDL - Lundstrom shared a summary that was e-mailed to him. The next step is
the report of findings. Baker asked if a representative of BCWSC could present their
findings to the Commission. Lundstrom will ask Ron Leaf.
1/1 - Final reports from 2008 PMP are not complete yet.
Private Development Updates - Nothing new.
Minutes of the Environmental Commission
October 27, 2008
Page 2 of 2
Douglas Drive Corridor - A workshop was held and 53 people attended. The
majority of the comments were in regards to pedestrian improvements, renovation of
properties and the speed limit. There will be an open house in January/February.
5. Commission Member Council Reports
None.
6. Other Business
None.
7. Adiourn
MOVED by Baker, seconded by St. Clair, and the motion carried to adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 pm. The next scheduled meeting will be on November
24, 2008 at 7:00 pm.
JOINT WATER COMMISSION MINUTES
Golden Valley - Crystal- New Hope
Meeting of October 1, 2008
The Golden Valley - Crystal - New Hope Joint Water Commission meeting was called to
order at 1 :30 pm, in the City of Golden Valley Council Conference Room.
Commissioners Present
Tom Burt, City Manager, Golden Valley
Kirk McDonald, City Manager, New Hope
Anne Norris, City Manager, Crystal
Staff Present
Guy Johnson, Public Works Director, New Hope
Paul Coone, Operations Manager, New Hope
Bernie Weber, Utility Maintenance Supervisor, New Hope
Tom Mathisen, Public Works Director, Crystal
Randy Kloepper, Utility Maintenance Supervisor, Crystal
Bert Tracy, Utility Maintenance Supervisor, Golden Valley
Dave Lemke, Utility Maintenance Supervisor, Golden Valley
Sue Virnig, Finance Director, Golden Valley
Jeannine Clancy, Public Works Director, Golden Valley
Other
Scott Harder, Environmental Financial Group (EFG)
Approval of JWC Minutes
MOVED by Norris, seconded by McDonald and motion carried unanimously to approve the
minutes of the August 5, 2008 meeting as submitted.
Update on neaotiations with Minneapolis
Harder stated that on Friday September 26, 2008 Progressive Consulting Engineers, Inc.
(PCE) supplied a revised version of the Water Rate and Cost of Service Study plan for the
City of Minneapolis to serve the Joint Water Commission. Harder stated he felt the rate
announced was fair and balanced for the next five years and should be between 65.4% to
58.4%
Clancy asked if the rates with Minneapolis would have to be reviewed every year.
Harder stated that the Joint Water Commission could request a yearly copy of the
Operating and Maintenance cost along with a copy of the depreciation schedule from the
City of Minneapolis.
Clancy's biggest concern was the timeliness of the rates and her inability to plan her
budget.
Joint Water Commission
October 1, 2008
Page 2
Update on negotiations with Minneapolis - Continued
Harder mentioned that the rates were slow coming this year because of the JWC request
for additional information and the rates were going to be set for the next five years.
Viring stated that JWC would be approving the 2009 budget in November due to the
lateness of estimated rates from Minneapolis.
Harder stated he would provide copies of the JWC rates report to the commissioners.
Harder spoke briefly about the advisory board that he and Mayor Loomis sat on and that
they would be sharing their findings with the Golden Valley Council on October 14, 2008.
Burt stated that other cities were interested and there might be future meetings with Fridley,
Columbia Heights, Edina and Bloomington. He also mentioned that there should be a
resolution for support of the task force coming from the Council.
Clancy will write the resolution for Council Recommendation for the three cities.
Emergency Supply Study
Harder has met with General Mills and addressed their concerns over the use of their wells.
Next Harder will meet with TAC and get more details, develop final lists of scenarios and
run the hydraulic model.
Resolution 08-03 regarding tort limits - 2008-2009
Commissioner Norris introduced the following resolution
RESOLUTION 08-3
RESOLUTION MAKING ANNUAL ELECTIONS
FOR THE 2007-08 INSURANCE POLICY
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Commissioner
McDonald and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Burt,
McDonald, and Norris; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said
resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Chair and his signature
attested by the Vice Chair.
Lease Agreement with T -Mobile
MOVED by McDonald seconded by Norris and motion carried unanimously to approve the
Lease Agreement with T -Mobile for the installation of an antenna at the water tower located
at 2801 Hillsboro Avenue North in the City of New Hope.
Joint Water Commission
October 1, 2008
Page 3
Access to JWC SCADA bv Total Control
After a recent staff change at Total Control the vendor was not allowed to access to
SCADA through LOGIS. The issue was resolved when Burt granted permission.
Clancy stated that in the past there was no agreement with Total Control and that a
Contractual Service Agreement should be entered into with Total Control regarding
services provided and cost to provide those services.
JWC Water Consumption/Meter
Tracy acknowledged the meter reading problems we have had with the City of Minneapolis
regarding usage. They had an independent contractor verify the accuracy of the reads and
Minneapolis concurred. Minneapolis will be crediting the account.
CIP for Years 2008..2013
A discussion ensued as to whether the costs for driveways, retaining walls and streets
leading up to water towers are the responsibility of the Joint Water Commission or the City
where the equipment is located. A review will be made to determine where cost should
come from and discussed at the next meeting.
Other
Tom Mathisen stated that at the Governors Monthly meeting they discussed the
replacement of water membranes at the Columbia Heights water plant and that General
Electric was paying eighty percent of the costs. The cost effectiveness of green roofs over
white roofs was also discussed. Mathisen stated that in a Minnesota climate the pay back
and life expectance of green roofs was not cost effective.
Next Meeting
The next meeting will be November 5,2008.
Adiournment
The meeting was adjourned at 2:37 pm.
Thomas D. Burt, Chair
ATTEST:
Christine Columbus, Administrative Assistant
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OPEN SPACE & RECREATION COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
Brookview Community Center
Monday, October 27, 2008
7:00 PM
I. Call to Order
Sandler called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Present: Roger Bergman, Ken Graves, Kelly Kuebelbeck, Bob Mattison, Anne
Saffert, Jerry Sandler, Jim Vaughan, Rick Jacobson, Director of Parks and
Recreation; and Brian Erickson, Recreation Supervisor.
Absent:
Jim Johnson.
III. Agenda changes or Additions
Sandler added the Golden Valley Human Services Foundation Taste of Golden
Val~y. .
IV. Approval of Minutes - September 22, 2008
Bergman recommended a grammatical change to the minutes.
MOTION: Moved by Bergman and seconded by Graves to approve the
September 22nd meeting minutes as corrected. Motion carried
unanimously.
V. Comprehensive Plan/Park System Plan Update
Jacobson said the majority of the chapters of the Comprehensive Plan have been
completed and are in draft form and soon will be available on the city website. He
added that the Council will review the plan at a work session on Thursday, October
30th.
VI. Brookview Community Center Study
Jacobson said the Council has put discussions on the project on hold until after the
first of the year.
Minutes of the Golden Valley Open Space and Recreation Commission
October 27, 2008
Page 2
VII. Recreation Report - Brian Erickson
Erickson updated the Commission on summer, fall and upcoming winter programs.
Erickson gave details on fall soccer. He said he had 17 youth teams and 18 adult
teams. He added it was a good season with cooperative weather.
An attendance summary of summer youth programs was presented. Erickson also
gave details on new programs that were offered.
Erickson said he is also accepting applications for Warming House Attendants and
will be conducting interviews in the next few weeks.
VIII. Recreation Department Fees
Jacobson presented the 2009 proposed fee schedule, which includes an additional
$3.00 fee for non-resident registrations for youth, adult and senior activities. After
some discussion, the following motion was introduced:
MOTION: Moved by Vaughan and seconded by Kuebelbeck to accept the
proposed 2009 fees. Motion carried unanimously.
IX. Old Business
Regional Trail
Jacobson gave an update on the Luce Line status. He also stated that Three Rivers
has hired a consultant to begin studying the north/south Canadian Pacific corridor
and explore the feasibility of building the trail along that corridor from New Hope to
Bloomington.
Golden Valley Human Services Taste of Golden Valley
Sandler invited the Commission to attend the Taste of Golden Valley which will be
held on Thursday, November 20th from 5:30-8:00 p.m. at the Golden Valley Country
Club.
X. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Moved by Kuebelbeck and seconded by Mattison to adjourn at 8: 15
p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
Envision Connection Project
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
October 16, 2008
Present: Sharon Glover, Jim Heidelberg, Helene Johnson, Linda Loomis, Philip Lund,
Dean Penk, Marshall Tanick, and Blair Tremere
Absent: Luke Weisberg (GVCEF Representative)
Staff: Jeanne Andre
The meeting began at 7:12 pm in the Council Conference Room.
Approval of Minutes
Tremere/Lund moved to approve the minutes of September 18, 2008, as presented.
Motion carried.
Golden Valley Connects Outreach
New Ideas for Outreach - The Committee brainstormed on ways to attract new Bridge
Builders. Ideas suggested include:
· Contact the lilac planters and invite them to get involved in other projects.
Possible projects include buckthorn busting, guerilla gardening, highway cleanup
(and weeding), dog park, and new bridge builder training)
· Use new Envision Award as way to celebrate successes, inviting planters to
celebrate and get involved in other ways.
. Use General Mills volunteer recruitment form to invite General Mills employees to
get involved on the Connection Project Board or other volunteer activities.
· Use Taste of Golden Valley as forum to recruit participants.
· Fine tune the Envision/Bridge Builder slide show, include lilac planting photos.
· Make Vision Guide available to new participants.
· Look at City Web Site and consider how to better utilize it for the Connection
Project/Bridge Builders.
· Consider stories that could be placed in CityNews in 2009 about Connection
Project/Bridge Builders.
Some of these ideas will be implemented in the short term, including:
1. Use Quarterly Bridge Builder meeting to invite folks to be more involved. Update
PowerPoint presentation and plan to fine tune message for Bridge Builder
Quarterly meeting at next Connection Project meeting. Dean Penk invited some
potential Bridge Builders to attend the next quarterly meeting the day of the lilac
planting - working with them can be a preliminary exercise for a broader initiative
in 2008.
2. Include invitation to get involved in new projects in thank you emails/letters to
volunteers. Give them options and ask them to respond regarding their interest in
specific projects or a general Bridge Builder training. Use responses to help
determine future course of action.
3. Plan for a general Bridge Builder Training in the winter or spring of 2009. Do
significant advance recruitment so that a base level of attendance is assured.
Envision Connection Project
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
October 16, 2008 - Page 2
Bridge Building Activities
Quarterly Meetinas - The next quarterly meeting will be on Saturday, November 22,
from 10 am to noon at the Vikings Boy Scout Council on Glenwood Avenue. Marshall
Tanick has already sent email notices and will do follow up calling. The Board will work
on the specific agenda for the meeting at its next meeting. A Boy Scout representative
will give a presentation at the end of the meeting.
Lilac Plantina - The event was very successful. It was well organized and went
smoothly. Public relations for the event were very positive and good feedback continues
to roll in. Volunteers seem upbeat about another event next year and even asked about
volunteering for weeding and maintenance activities. Thank you letters are going out to
contributors and organizers. The data base of volunteers has been updated and will be
used to recruit for future lilac planting and other Bridge Builder events.
Joint Fundraisina with GVCEF - Luke Weisberg was not at the meeting and Dean
Penk has not received the anticipated letter of intent for further discussion. Dean will try
and meet with Luke soon and bring information to the next Board meeting. Sharon
Glover suggested that the group put together a budget for all of the anticipated 2009
activities in order to prepare a comprehensive request to present to possible funders.
Community Awards
Helene Johnson reported on the Council/Manager Meeting at which she presented the
Board's recommendations regarding a community award. She noted that the Council
was supportive and suggested that it be clear that groups as well as individuals can be
recognized, and that the form be designed to elicit a narrative on how the person/project
has furthered Envision. The Council suggested it be called the Envision Award, with a
nickname of the VISI. The Council supports having the award granted by the
Connection Project, with a Council Meeting as the venue so that there is broader
recognition. Helene Johnson volunteered to work on a nomination process and revise
the summary to move on to implementation. The Board would like to finalize the award
at its November meeting and be ready to take nominations in December.
Recruitment of Members to the Executive Board
Blair Tremere will follow up with the General Mills volunteer form and request that Board
membership be posted as an opportunity for General Mills employees. Board Members
supported following up on this opportunity.
Future Meetings
The Board decided to, change the next meeting to November 13 in order not to conflict
with the Taste of Golden Valley.
The meeting ended at 8:45 pm.
Jeanne Andre
Assistant City Manager
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Memorandum
Fire Department
763-593-8079 I 763-593-8098 (fax)
Executive Summary for Action
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
December 2, 2008
Agenda Item
3. E. 1. Fire Engine Refurbishment - Bid
Prepared By
Mark Kuhnly, Chief of Fire & Inspections
Summary
The 2008-2013 Capital Improvement Program, V&E-023 (page 28) allocates $100,000 for the
refurbishment of a 1985 fire pumper. This vehicle is currently on a twenty-two year
replacement schedule. Bid packets were sent to four vendors and one sealed bid was
received and opened on November 6, 2008. Staff recommends awarding the bid for the fire
engine refurbishment with Option 5.3, vehicle undercoating.
Recommended Action
Motion to award the bid for the fire engine refurbishment to the only bidder, General Safety
Equipment for $85,222, plus Option 5.3 vehicle undercoating for $685, for a total amount of
$85,907.
Hey
Me orandum
Fire Department
763-593-8079 I 763-593-8098 (fax)
Executive Summary for Action
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
December 2, 2008
Agenda Item
3. E. 2. Fire Pumper - Bid
Prepared By
Mark Kuhnly, Chief of Fire & Inspections
Summary
The 2008-2013 Capital Improvement Program, Vehicles and Equipment, V&E-036 (page 33)
allocates $550,000 for the purchase of a new fire pumper. This new vehicle will replace a
1986 Ford L9000 fire pumper. Three sealed bids for the construction and delivery of a new
fire pumper were received and opened on November 6, 2008. It is recommended to approve
the base bid of $494,960 from Custom Fire to construct and deliver the fire pumper. It is also
recommended not to accept Option #1 Trade in 1986 Ford L9000, but to sell it upon receiving
the new fire pumper. The bid submitted by General Safety has differences to the
specifications, including cabinet size, hose bed design, overall length of the vehicle and
wheel base. Custom Fire met the written specifications.
Manufacturer
Pierce
Custom Fire
General Safety
Base Bid
Construct & Deliver
Fire Pumper
$601,075
$494,960
$486,990
Option #1 Trade In
1986 Ford L-9000
No Bid
($6,500)
($10,000)
Total
$601,075
$488,460
$476,990
Recommended Action
Motion to award the bid for construction and delivery of one fire pumper to Custom Fire for
$494,960, not accepting the Option #1 trade in.
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M morandum
Planning
763-593-8095/763-593-8109 (fax)
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Executive Summary For Action
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
December 2, 2008
\ "60 Days" Deadline: December 19, 2008
Agendtltem
3. F. APfroval of Final Plat and Subdivision - Quail Woods Addition
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Prepared By
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development
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Summary\
At the October 21,2008 City Council meeting, the Council held a public hearing on the
preliminary plan for the minor subdivision of Quail Woods. After the hearing the Council
approved the preliminary plan with four conditions. The final plat of Quail Woods has now
been prepared by Peter Knaeble of the Golden Valley Land Company. City staff has
reviewed the final plat and finds it consistent with the approved preliminary plan and the
requirements of City Code.
The four conditions of approval have been met or will be met prior to the December 2,2008
meeting. The City Attorney has reviewed the plat and helped draft the required Subdivision
Agreement that is also on this agenda. Prior to December 2, 2008, Golden Valley Land
Company will have to provide the City with a check in the amount of $1 ,100 for park
dedication fees. The issue regarding future variances has been included in the Subdivision
Agreement.
In review, Quail Woods subdivides the existing one lot at 1825 Quail Avenue North into three
lots. The middle lot will be the location of the existing single family home that is now located
on the property. The two other lots will be the location of future homes. Each of the lots meets
or exceeds the requirements of both the zoning and subdivision codes. The existing home
will be located on its new lot in a manner that is consistent with zoning code requirements.
Attachments
Location Map (1 page)
Planning Commission minutes dated September 22,2008 (5 pages)
City Council minutes dated October 21, 2008 (1 page)
Subdivision Development Agreement (8 pages)
Resolution for Approval of Plat - Quail Woods Addition (1 page)
Final Plat of Quail Woods Addition (1 oversized page loose in agenda packet)
Recommended Action
Motion to adopt Resolution for Approval of Plat - Quail Woods Addition.
Motion to approve the Subdivision Development Agreement and authorize the Mayor and
City Manager to execute it on behalf of the City.
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Regular Meeting of the
Golden Valley Planning Commission
September 22,2008
1.
rs Cera, Keysser, Klu
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missioners E
" ,McCarty, and
nt Mark Grimes, and
Waldhauser were absent.
egular meeting of the Planning Commi ,ion was held at the Golden Valley Ci
Co iI Chambers, 7800 Golden Valley R d, Golden Valley, Minnesota, on
Septe 22, 2008. Chair Keysser calle he meeting to order at 7 pm.
Those present
Schmidgall. Also pre
Administrative Assistant
Mayor Loomis was in attendanc " iscu
October 4. She explained that the id
Highway 55 came from Envision Golde
funds for the plant materials and landsc
map of the area and stated that they
General Mills Blvd. to Winnetka
in the volunteer efforts.
anting project scheduled for
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nd Bridge Builders. She explained that the
s came from MnDOT. She referred to a
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ed the. ning Commissioners to participate
mission Meeting
McCarty r red to the third paragraph on R ge 15 and stated that he woul >
that his' 'ention was that he would like to s the proposed building be set bac
just t r) from the property line along Gold Valley Road.
2. Informal Public Hearing - Minor Subdivision - Quail Woods - 1825 Quail Avenue
- SU06-03
M ED by Cera, seconded by McCarty an, otion carried unanimously to approve the
gust 11, 2008 minutes with the above cl Ication.
Applicant: Peter Knaeble (Golden Valley Land Co.)
Address: 1825 Quail Avenue
Purpose: The subdivision would create three separate lots and allow for the
construction of two new homes. The existing home will remain.>
Grimes referred to a location map and noted that the location of his proposed subdivision is
at the southwest corner of.Golden Valley Road and Quail Avenue near Scheid Park. He
explained that the applicant is proposing to subdivide the 38,714 square foot lot into three
new lots. He added that the existing home will remain, but the existing garage will be
relocated. He stated that all three lots exceed the minimum lot size requirements and noted
that utilities are available to each lot. He explained that when building permits are applied
for, a tree preservation plan and grading and erosion control plan will be required for each
lot. He stated that staff is recommending approval of this proposed subdivision because it
meets all of the requirements of the zoning code and subdivision code.
Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission
September 22,2008
Page 2
Kluchka asked if there are any covenants on this property. Grimes said he is not aware of
any covenants on this property. Kluchka asked about the owner of the property. Grimes
stated that the applicant has purchased this property from a trust.
Peter Knaeble, Applicant, stated that his intent is to remodel the existing house which has
been vacant for about a year. He clarified that the sale of the property closes at the end of
October at which time he will rearrange the location of the existing driveway and garage
and start renovating the existing home. He reiterated that all three lots exceed the
minimum standards and that all three homes will meet all of the setback requirements. He
stated that the property is heavily wooded and that the vast majority of the trees will
remain however one or two may be removed on each lot in order to construct the new
homes.
Keysser asked the applicant if he plans to sell the parcels after the property is subdivided
or if he is planning on building the homes on the lots and then selling them. Knaeble
stated that he is subdividing the property then selling the lots to builders or buyers who
would then build custom homes.
Keysser asked the applicant if he anticipates doing any grading of the property. Knaeble
said no and explained that the grading on the individual lots will be done by the builders
when the homes are built.
McCarty referred to Lot 3, the northern most lot, and asked about the square footage of
the proposed home. Knaeble said the footprint would be approximately 1,500 square feet
and the home would be approximately 2,500 to 3,000 square feet in size. Grimes added
that staff and the applicant have made sure that the existing home and both new homes
will meet all of the new setback requirements without any variances being issued.
Kluchka suggested adding a condition of approval that states no variances will be granted
in the future for any of these homes.
Schmidgall asked the applicant if he is planning on "rouging-in" the utilities to the
proposed new lots. Knaeble said they will be "roughing-in" the utilities but not until the first
house is ready to be built.
Grimes asked the applicant to discuss the trees on the property. Knaeblesaid they did a
complete tree survey. He explained that on Lot 1 there may be one tree removed
depending on the placement of the house. On Lot 2 there may be a couple of trees
removed behind the existir.lg house and on Lot 3 one or two trees may be removed in
order to build a new house. He stated that they will be doing individual tree preservation
plans for each lot.
Keysser asked if there will be a rain garden installed on Lot 2 where the existing house is
located. Knaeble said he is not planning on installing a rain garden at this point but he is
waiting to see what the Bassett Creek Management Commission will require. Grimes
added that this development is small enough not to require any ponding but it will require
that best management practices be followed.
Keysser opened the public hearing.
Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission
September 22, 2008
Page3
Roma Witzig, 1840 Quail Avenue North, asked if the developer could give some
background information on his company, projects they've done in the past and builders
they have used. She asked what assurances the neighbors have as to the quality of these
proposed new homes. She said she is very concerned about these homes becoming
rental properties and she wants to be notified when the proposed new homes are to be
built.
Lynn Gitelis, 4945 Golden Valley Road, said she will end up living next to whatever is built
on this property. She said that some of the existing trees may not be worth preserving
because they are dying. She said she is concerned about having extra activity and a
garage and cars right next door to her. She said she would prefer if two houses were built
instead of three. She referred to the traffic in the area and stated that it is very difficult to
turn left off of Quail Avenue onto Golden Valley Road throughout most of the day. She
said it would be great to see someone living at this property again but reiterated that she
would rather see two houses built, not three. She said she would like to see the property
cleaned up and she is also concerned about the design of the new houses.
Catherine Martignacco, 4846 Golden Valley Road, said she keeps her eye on Golden
Valley. She said she is concerned, and knows there are others concerned, about these
houses becoming rental properties and she would strongly object to any kind of twin
home or rental property being built here. She said she agrees that two houses would be
better than three and that traffic is a concern.
Sam Madrid, 4900 Frontenac Avenue, said he is concerned about the impact to the side
yard setback area next to his property. He said he realizes this project isn't going to be
stopped by the neighborhood but he lives next to Lot 1 and even though the applicant is
legally meeting the setback requirements he would like to see a larger setback area
between his property and the proposed new Lot 1. He said he thinks the side and front
yard setbacks should be consistent with the other side and front yard setbacks in the
neighborhood. He added that he would also like windows along the south side of the
proposed house on Lot 1 minimized for his privacy.
Seeing and hearing no one else wishing to comment, Keysser closed the public hearing.
Knaeble discussed some of the other projects he has done in Golden Valley and other
cities and discussed his background.
Kluchka referred to the other projects the applicant has done and asked if he just
subdivided the properties to prepare them for sale or if he has built houses on the
properties and then sold them. Knaeble said he mostly does infill developments where he
subdivides properties and sells them to builders to build whatthey want. He explained
that he doesn't know what type or style these proposed new homes will be, but the plans
will be reviewed by the City and the City does not have any design standards so he
doesn't know if the neighbors will be able to have input on the building design. He said he
recognizes that this property has been abandoned and is run-down but it is his intent to
clean it up. He referred to the concerns expressed regarding traffic and said he.doesn't
see two more lots having an impact to the existing streets. He referred to the concerns
about rental properties and stated that the property is zoned R-1 so single-family homes
Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission
September 22, 2008
Page 4
will be built but if someone wants to rent out their home in the future he has no control
over that and he is not sure if the City does either.
Kluchka questioned the proposed location of the existing garage. Knaeble said he is not
sure yet where on the lot the garage will be placed but it will probably be attached to
home and it will meet all setback requirements.
Grimes referred to the concern about the quality of the proposed new homes and stated
that the City does not require single-family homes to be reviewed by neighboring property
owners.
McCarty said he would be in favor of this proposal with the condition added that there will
be no variance requests made in the future. Keysser questioned if the City can legally not
allow someone to ask for a variance.
Grimes stated that a stipulation regarding not allowing future variances has been put in
subdivision development agreements in the past. He stated that the City Council can
always choose to override a subdivision development agreement. He added that he
thinks there is plenty of room for good sized houses on these proposed lots without
needing any variances.
Knaeble said he thinks it would be unfair to the new homeowners to preclude variances
because it is not required for any of the other homes in Golden Valley. He added that he
would ask the City Council to strike language in the subdivision development agreement
regarding not allowing future variances because no one can foresee what the future
zoning code requirements will be.
Keysser suggested getting the City Attorney's opinion regarding future variances. He
noted that just because a homeowner asks for a variance doesn't mean they would get
one and he would like to leave that condition out of the Planning Commission's approval
and let the Board of Zoning Appeals do their job regarding variance requests.
Cera said he agreed with McCarty and Kluchka that there should be a condition of
approval that no variances will be allowed on these lots in the future. Grimes agreed and
said there really is no reason or justification for variances on any of these proposed lots.
He explained that there is a state statute that says subdivision agreements are subject to
the zoning regulations currently in place for two years from the time of approval of the
subdivision agreement.
McCarty stated that putting language in the subdivision development agreement about
not allowing future variances doesn't mean that a homeowner can't come before the
Board of Zoning Appeals and ask for a variance especially if it is for a hardship created by
the City if the zoning code requirements are amended.
Keysser suggested the Commissioners take a separate vote on the issue of adding a
condition regarding allowing future variances.
Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission
September 22, 2008
Page 5
The following Commissioners voted yes to add a condition of approval stating that future
variances would not be allowed: Cera, Kluchka and McCarty. Commissioners Keysser
and Schmidgall voted no.
Kluchka asked Grimes about the best way for the neighbors to mitigate the traffic issues.
Grimes stated that there has been additional right-of-way given as a part of this proposal.
He stated that this proposal would add approximately 20 trips per day to the existing
traffic, not counting the 10 trips per day for the existing home. He noted that the City
Engineer does not have concerns about the traffic being generated by this proposal, but
he could ask him to address'the issue before this proposal goes on to the City Council.
Kluchkaasked what the neighbors could do to be proactive about the traffic issues.
Grimes suggested they talk to the Director of Public Works or the City Engineer about
their traffic concerns.
MOVED by McCarty, seconded by Kluchka and motion carried unanimously to
recommend approval of the request to subdivide the property located at 1825 Quail
Avenue into three lots with the following conditions:
1. The City Attorney will determine if a title review is necessary prior to approval of the final
plat.
2. A park dedication fee in the amount of $1,100 shall be paid prior to final plat approval.
3. A Subdivision Agreement will be drafted for review and approval by the City Council
that will include issues found in the City Engineer's memo dated September 12, 2008.
4. No future variances will be allowed on any of these lots.
Roma Witzig, 1840 Quail Avenue North, asked the applicant when the existing home
would be renovated and if there is a prospective buyer for the house. She asked who
would be responsible for the upkeep of the property until they sell the lots. She added that
she never realized how few rights property owners have.
Knaeble said he would be responsible for the properties when they close on the sale at
the end of October. He said the renovations will begin right away and then the existing
home and new lots will be sold.
Grimes explained that ther.e is a single-family housing maintenance code that these
houses will be subject to follow. Knaeble stated that there will be a pedod of transition but
that the existing house has been in transition for a year and a half already. He added that
in 2006 when the streets were reconstructed in this area the City assessed the property
owner for three lots, not two, so the owners expected there to be three lots in the future.
---Short Recess---
Regular Meeting of the City Council
October 21,2008
Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat Approval - 1825 Quail Avenue North - Quail
Woods Peter Knaeble (Golden Valley Land Co.), Applicant
Peter Knaeble, Applicant, presented the plan amendment 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.
Rosa Witzig, 1840 Quail Avenue North, stated at the Planning Commission that her
neighborhood felt very strongly that if the plat were approved it would have the condition
that no variances would be permitted.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
preliminary plan for the minor subdivision of Quail Woods, located at the corner of Quail
Avenue North and Golden Valley Road, subject to the following conditions:
1. The City Attorney will determine if a title review is necessary prior to approval of the
final plat.
2. A park dedication fee in the amount of $1,100 shall be paid prior to final plat
approval.
3. A Subdivision Agreement will be drafted for review and approval by the City Council
that will include issues found in the City Engineer's memos dated September 12,
2008 and October 13, 2008.
4. It is the present intention of the council not to grant to the developer variances for
this subdivision unless the circumstances. This condition would be included in the
Subdivision Agreement for Quail Woods.
5. The garage on Lot 2 be moved prior to plan approval.
SUBDIVISION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
Quail Woods Addition
AGREEMENT dated this day of December, 2008, by and between the City of
Golden Valley, a Minnesota municipal corporation (the "City"), and Golden Valley Land Co.
(the "Developer").
1. ReQuest for Plat Ap~roval. The Developer has asked the City to approve the
subdivision of land and a plat of land to be known as Quail Woods Addition, which
land is legally described on Attachment One, attached hereto and hereby made a
part hereof (hereinafter referred to as the "subject property").
2. Conditions of Plat Approval. The City has approved the subdivision and the plat
on the following conditions:
a. Conformance to, and inclusion of, all provisions of the Preliminary Plans for
Quail Woods, dated August 21, 2008, prepared by Terra Engineering together
with the Grading and Utility Plan for Quail Woods as revised.
b. Incorporation of recommendations of the City Engineer concerning design
and installation of public infrastructure including grading, drainage, erosion
control, streets and utilities as outlined in his September 12, 2008 and
October 13, 2008 reviews.
c. Execution of this Subdivision Development Agreement.
d. Payment of all applicable fees including a $1,100 Park Dedication fee and
other fees identified in the current fee schedule.
e. Incorporation of any easements necessary to accommodate drainage,
ponding, trails, underpasses, conservation areas, streets and utilities.
f. Relocation of the existing garage located on the subject property to a
conforming location before final plat approval.
g. Marketable title in the Developer, if the City attorney determines a title review
is necessary before final plat approval.
h. It is the present intention of the City Council not to grant to the Developer any
variances for the subdivision unless the circumstances warrant it.
3. Effect of Subdivision Approval. For two (2) years from the date of this Agreement,
no amendments to the City's Comprehensive Plan, or official controls shall apply to
or affect the use, development density, lot size, lot layout or dedications of the
approved plat unless required by state of federal law or agreed to in writing by the
City and the Developer. Thereafter, notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to
the contrary, to the full extent permitted by state law, the City may require
compliance with any amendments to the City's Comprehensive Guide Plan, official
controls, platting or dedication requirements enacted after the date of this
Agreement.
4. Development Plans. The subject property shall be developed in accordance with
the following plans, original copies of which are on file with the City Department of
Public Works. The plans may be prepared, subject to City approval, after entering
this Agreement, but before commencement of any work on the Subject Property. If
the plans vary from the written terms of this Agreement, the written terms shall
control. The Plans are:
Plan A - Plat
Plan B - Terra Engineering Existing Conditions Plan dated August21,
2008
Plan C - Terra Engineering Preliminary Grading/Utility Plan dated August
21,2008 as revised September 23,2008.
5. Installation bv Developer. The Developer shall install or cause to be installed and
pay for the following, hereinafter referred to as the "Developer Improvements". The
grading, erosion control and landscaping shall all be made in accordance with City
approved plans.
a. Setting of Lot and Block Monuments
b. Surveying and Staking of work required to be performed by the Developer.
c. Gas, Electric, Telephone, and Cable Lines
d. Site Grading and Erosion Control
e. Landscaping
f. Other items as necessary to complete the development as stipulated herein
or in other agreements.
6. Gradina. Drainaae/Site Gradina/Erosion Control and Clean UP.
Site grading for each lot shall be completed by the Developer at its cost in
accordance with the Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control Permit for each lot
issued and approved by the City at the time of home construction. If required, such
activities shall also be approved by the Bassett Creek Water Management
Commission and be in accordance with an NPDES permit. The Developer or its
assigns shall comply with the terms of the grading, drainage and erosion control
permit issued for each home and the relocation of the garage.
7. License. The Developer hereby grants the City, its agents, employees, officers and
contractors a license to enter the Subject Property to perform all work and
inspections deemed appropriate by the City during the installation of Public
Infrastructure Improvements.
8. Ownership of Improvements. The City shall install services in the public right~-of-
way and ownership shall be the responsibility of the Developer or its assigns.
9. Assessment for Public Works Costs.
a. Except as otherwise specified herein, the Developer shall pay, by way of
special assessments levied against each Lot, costs incurred by the City in
conjunction with installation of sewer and water services to said Lot 1 and
driveway aprons for said Lots 1,2 and 3. Developer waives its rights to notice
of hearing and hearing on such assessments and its right to appeal such
assessments pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 429.081.
b. The Developer shall hold the City and its officers and employees harmless
from claims made by itself and third parties for damages sustained or costs
incurred resulting from plat or subdivision approval and development of the
Subject Property. The Developer shall indemnify the City and its officers and
employees for all costs, damages or expenses which the City may payor
incur in consequence of such claims, including attorney's fees.
c. The Developer shall reimburse the City for costs incurred in the preparation
and enforcement of this Agreement including engineering and attorney's fees.
The estimated City fees of $14,136 shall be deposited with the City at the
time this Agreement is signed, and represent the following estimates:
$7,433.00
$5,203.00
$1,500.00
Attorney Fees and Costs
City Administrative Costs
Street Signs
If the City fees and costs exceed this estimate, the Developer shall pay the
additional fees and costs to the City within ten (10) days of the request.
d. The Developer shall pay in full all bills submitted to it by the City for
obligations incurred under this Agreement within thirty (30) days after receipt.
If the bills are not paid on time, the City may halt development work and
construction including, but not limited to, the issuance of building permits for
lots which the Developer mayor may not have sold, until the bills are paid in
full. Bills not paid within thirty (30) days shall accrue interest at the rate of nine
percent (9%) per year.
10. Park Dedication. The Developer agrees to pay a park dedication fee in the amount
of $1,100.00 at the time of execution of any plat by the City.
11. Property Fees, Charaes and Assessments. The Developer understands that
builders will be required to pay for the Subject Property fees, charges and
assessments in effect at the time of issuance of building permits. The rates for each
of these items will be set according to the current rate structure at the time the
building permit is' received. The fees, charges, and assessments in effect as of this
agreement are:
a. Metropolitan Council Environmental Services Availability Charges per SAC
unit (current rate is $1,550.00).
12. Developer's Default. In the event of default by the Developer as to any of the work
to be performed by its hereunder, the City may, at its option, perform the work and
the Developer shall promptly reimburse the City for any expense incurred by the
City, provided the Developer is first given notice of the work in default, not less than
48 hours in advance. This Agreement is a license for the City to act, and it shall not
be necessary for the City to seek a court order for permission to enter the land.
When the City does any such work, the City may, in addition to its other remedies,
levy the cost in whole or in part as a special assessment against the Subject
Property. Developer waives its rights to notice of hearing and hearing on such
assessments and its right to appeal such assessments pursuant to Minnesota
Statutes, Section 429.081.
13. Miscellaneous.
a. The Developer represents to the City that the development of the Subject
Property, the subdivision and the plat comply with all city, county,
metropolitan, state and federal laws and regulations including, but not limited
to: subdivision ordinances, zoning ordinances and environmental regulations.
If the City determines that the subdivision, or the plat, or the development of
the Subject Property does not comply, the City may, at its option, refuse to
allow construction or development work on the Subject Property until the
Developer does comply. Upon the City's demand, the Developer shall cease
work until there is compliance.
b. Third parties shall have no recourse against the City under this Agreement.
c. Breach of the terms of this Agreement by the Developer shall be grounds for
denial of building permits, including lots sold to third parties.
d. If any portion, section, subsection, sentence, clause, paragraph or phase of
this Agreement is for any reason held invalid, such decision shall not affect
the validity of the remaining portion of this Agreement.
e. If building permits are issued prior to the completion and acceptance of
improvements, the Developer assumes all liability and costs resulting in
delays in completion of utility service and driveway apron installation by the
City and damage to public improvements caused by the City, the Developer, it
contractors, subcontractors, materialmen, employees, agents or third parties.
f. The action or inaction of the City shall not constitute a waiver or amendment
to the provisions of this Agreement. To be binding, amendments or waivers
shall be in writing, signed by the parties and approved by written resolution of
the City Council. The City's failure to promptly take legal action to enforce this
Agreement shall not be a waiver or release.
g. This Agreement shall run with the land and may be recorded against the title
to the property. The Developer shall take such steps, including execution of
amendments to this Agreement, as are necessary to effect the recording
hereof. After the Developer has completed the work required of it under this
Contract, at the Developer's request, the City will execute and deliver to the
Developer a release.
h. Each right, power or remedy herein conferred upon the City is cumulative and
in addition to every other right, power or remedy, express or implied, now or
hereafter arising, available to the City, at law or in equity, or under any other
agreement, and each and every right, power and remedy herein set forth or
otherwise so exciting may be exercised from time to time as often and in such
order as may be deemed expedient by the City and shall not be a waiver of
the right to exercise at any time thereafter any other right, power or remedy.
i. The Developer may not assign this Agreement without the written permission
of the City Council.
j. It is the present intention of the Council not to grant to the developer
variances for this subdivision unless the circumstances warrant it.
14. Notices. Required notices to the Developer shall be in writing, and shall be either
hand delivered to the Developer, its employees or agents, or mailed to the
Developer by registered mail at the following address:
Peter Knaeble
Golden Valley Land Co.
6001 Glenwood Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55422
Notices to the City shall be in writing and shall be either hand delivered to the City
Manager, or mailed to the City by registered mail in care of the City Manager at the
following address:
City Manager
City of Golden Valley
7800 Golden Valley Road
Golden Valley, MN 55427
NEXT PAGE IS SIGNATURE PAGE.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands the day and
year first above written.
CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY
By:
Its Mayor
By:
Its City Manager
DEVELOPER
By:
Its
STATE OF MINNESOTA)
)ss.
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN)
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _ day of
, 2008, by Linda R. Loomis, Mayor, and Thomas D. Burt, City Manager,
of the City of Golden Valley, a Minnesota municipal corporation, on behalf of the
corporation and pursuant to the authority granted by its City Council.
Notary Public
STATE OF MINNESOTA)
) ss.
COUNTY OF )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _ day of
, 200_, by Peter Knaeble, , on behalf of the
said Golden Valley Land Co.
Notary Public
Drafted by:
Best & Flanagan, LLP (ADB)
225 South 6th Street
Suite 4000
Minneapolis, MN 55402
ATTACHMENT 1
Lot 1, in Auditor's Subdivision Number 330, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Resolution 08-54
December 2, 2008
Member
introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF PLAT - QUAIL WOODS ADDITION
WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Golden Valley, pursuant to due notice,
has heretofore conducted a public hearing on the proposed plat to be known as Quail
Woods Addition covering the following described tracts of land:
Lot 1, in Auditor's Subdivision Number 330, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
WHEREAS, all persons present were given the opportunity to be heard;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council for the City of Golden
Valley, that said proposed plat be, and the same hereby is, accepted and approved, and
the proper officers of the City are hereby authorized and instructed to sign the original of
said plat and to do all other things necessary and proper in the premises.
Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
ATTEST:
Susan M. Virnig, City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and her signature attested by the City Clerk.
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City Administration/Council
763-593-8096/763-593-8109 (fax)
Executive Summary For Action
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
December 2, 2008
Agenda Item
3. G. Approval of City Manager Salary
Prepared By:
Paula A. Graff, Human Resources Coordinator
Summary
Upon completion of the City Manager's performance review, Council requested that staff
prepare a request for an increase in the City Manager's compensation package.
At the direction of the Council, the City Manager will receive a 3% increase in compensation
which will increase his annual salary to $127,183, retroactive back to his six-year anniversary
date on November 18, 2008.
Effective January 1, 2009, as a result of changes to the employer provider benefit package,
the City Manager will take a premium savings as salary in order to participate in a tax-favored
health plan. This benefit change will add an additional $6,257 to his pay for a total annual
salary of $133,441.
Recommended Action
Motion to adopt Resolution Updating the Addendum to the City Manager Employment
Agreement.
Resolution 08-55
December 2,2008
Member
introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION UPDATING THE ADDENDUM TO THE
CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Golden Valley that it hereby
adopts the following addendum to the City Manager Employment Agreement. This
addendum supersedes the previous addendum dated December 18, 2007.
Salary 11/18/08 through 12/31/08
$127,183
$133,441
Salary effective 1/1/2009
Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
ATTEST:
Susan M. Virnig, City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same: ,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and her signature attested by the City Clerk.
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Executive Summary For Action
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
December 2, 2008
Agenda Item
3. H. Approval of Six Month Extension - Conditional Use Permit - Morries Automotive Group-
7500 and 7550 Wayzata Boulevard
Prepared By
Mark W. Grimes, Director of Planning and Development
Summary
On December 4,2007, the City Council approved a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) that would
allow for the former Suburban Tire property at the northwest corner of Pennsylvania Avenue
South and Wayzata Boulevard to be used for auto sales and repair by Morries Cadillac.
Morries Automotive Group is still in the process of finalizing the purchase of the property and
getting the proper papers filed that would allow them to get the necessary building permits
from the City. The zoning code requires that construction for the use approved by the CUP
must commence within a year of the issuance of the CUP by the City Council. Therefore,
Morries Automotive Group is requesting a six month extension to begin work on the site. The
extension would be until June 3, 2009.
Attachment
Location Map (1 page)
Letter from Rod Ibis, Morries Automotive Group, dated November 20,2008 (1 page)
Conditional Use Permits 117A and 117B (4 pages)
Recommended Action
Motion to approve an extension until June 3, 2009 to begin work on the construction for the
use approved by CUP on December 4, 2007 for the properties located at 7500 and 7500
Wayzata Boulevard.
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City of Golden Valley
7800 Golden Valley Road
Golden Valley, Mn. 55427
Attn: Mr. Mark Grimes
Subject: Suburban Tire property
Dear Mr. Grimes,
As the December 6, 2008 deadline approaches, it appears we will need to request an
extension in order to complete the necessary requirements. We still need to get some
signatures, a copy of the Contract for Deed and the cross easement agreement.
Please include this request on the City Council Meeting Agenda for Tuesday,
December 2, 2008.
Thank.:.ym1........
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Rod Ibis
Morries Automotive Group
CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
No. CU-117A
Date of Approval:
December 4. 2007 by the City Council in accordance with
Sec. 11.10. Subd. 2 and Section 11.30 of City Code
Issued To:
Waqener Properties, Inc.
Approved Location:
7500 Wayzata Boulevard, Golden Valley. MN
Approved Conditional
Use:
To allow for auto sales and auto repair/service in the
Industrial zoninq district.
Conditions of Approval:
1. The property shall be used only in conjunction with the property at 7550 Wayzata
Blvd. for the sale of vehicles (cars and light trucks) and for the service and repair of
light trucks and cars. This does not include a body shop.
2. The maximum number of cars and light trucks that are parked on the combined
site at 7500 and 7550 Wayzata Blvd. shall be limited to 37 as per the attached site
plan prepared by Steven Fichtel Architect and dated 10/8/07. At least four of the
parking spaces shall be designated for customer parking. No more than 15 of the
spaces can be used for display of cars or light trucks for sale.
3. All signage and lighting of the site shall meet the requirement of current City Code.
4. The lot and exterior of the building at 7500 Wayzata Blvd. shall be remodeled as
per the plans prepared by Steven Fichtel Architect and dated 7/6/007.
5. As indicated on the survey prepared by Gronberg and Associates, Inc. and dated
8/2/07, the areas on the combined site at 7500 and 7550 Wayzata Blvd. between
the parking areas and the street curb along Pennsylvania Avenue South and
Wayzata Boulevard shall be seeded with grass or have sod placed. Some of the
grass or sod will be on City or MnDOT right-ot-way. This grass area shall be
maintained and, if it dies, replaced by Wagener Properties, Inc. or its successor.
6. The recommendation~ found in the memo from City Engineer Jeff Oliver, PE, to
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development and dated October 30, 2007,
shall become a part of this recommendation.
7. The recommendation found in the memo from Deputy Fire Marshall Ed Anderson
dated November 26, 2007 shall become a part of this plan. However, the final
determination on the matters addressed in the memo shall be made by the
Building Official.
8. No outside speakers shall be permitted on the site or combined site.
9. All garbage and recycling containers shall be screened or stored within a building.
10. All outside storage of materials (other than vehicles) shall be kept inside a building
or screened from view of the street. This includes tires.
11. The lot shall be subject to a recorded cross parking and access easement
benefiting both 7500 and 7550 Wayzata Boulevard and the City in a form
satisfactory to the City Attorney.
12. The sidewalk shall be constructed to be ADA compliant.
13. The applicant shall file a corrected site plan to show property lines consistent with
the survey prepared by Gronberg and Associates, Inc. dated 8/2/07 before building
permits are issued.
14. All other applicable local, state, and federal requirements shall be met.
15. Failure to comply with one or more of the above conditions shall be grounds for
revocation of the conditional use permit.
Warning: This permit does not exempt you from all other city code
provisions, regulations, and ordinances.
Issued by:
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development
CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
No. CU-117B
Date of Approval:
December 4. 2007 by the City Council in accordance with
Sec. 11.10, Subd. 2 and Section 11.30 of City Code
Issued To:
Wagener Properties. Inc.
Approved Location:
7550 Wayzata Boulevard. Golden Valley. MN
Approved Conditional
Use:
To allow for auto sales and auto repair/service in the
Industrial zoninQ district.
Conditions of Approval:
1. The property shall be used only in conjunction with the property at 7500 Wayzata
Blvd. for the sale of vehicles (cars and light trucks) and for the service and repair of
light trucks and cars. This does not include a body shop.
2. The maximum number of cars and light trucks that are parked on the combined site
at 7500 and 7550 Wayzata Blvd. shall be limited to 37 as per the attached site plan
prepared by Steven Fichtel Architect and dated 10/8/07. At least four of the parking
spaces shall be designated for customer parking. No more than 15 of the spaces
can be used for display of cars or light trucks for sale.
3. All signage and lighting of the site shall meet the requirement of current City Code.
4. The lot and exterior of the building at 7550 Wayzata Blvd. shall be remodeled as
per the plans prepared by Steven Fichtel Architect and dated 7/6/007.
5. As indicated on the survey prepared by Gronberg and Associates, Inc. and dated
8/2/07, the areas on the combined site at 7500 and 7550 Wayzata Blvd. between
the parking areas and the street curb along Pennsylvania Avenue South and
Wayzata Boulevard shall be seeded with grass or have sod placed. Some of the
grass or sod will be on City or MnDOT right-of-way. This grass area shall be
maintained and, if it dies, replaced by Wagener Properties, Inc. or its successor.
6. The recommendations, found in the memo from City Engineer Jeff Oliver, PE, to
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development and dated October 30,2007,
shall become a part of this recommendation.
7. The recommendation found in the memo from Deputy Fire Marshall Ed Anderson
dated November 26, 2007 shall become a part of this plan. However, the final
determination on the matters addressed in the memo shall be made by the Building
Official.
8. No outside speakers shall be permitted on the site or combined site.
9. All garbage and recycling containers shall be screened or stored within a building.
10. All outside storage of materials (other than vehicles) shall be kept inside a building
or screened from view of the street. This includes tires.
11. The lot shall be subject to a recorded cross parking and access easement
benefiting both 7500 and 7550 Wayzata Boulevard and the City in a form
satisfactory to the City Attorney.
12. The sidewalk shall be constructed to be ADA compliant.
13. The applicant shall file a corrected site plan to show property lines consistent with
the survey prepared by Gronberg and Associates, Inc. dated 8/2/07 before building
permits are issued.
14. All other applicable local, state, and federal requirements shall be met.
15. Failure to comply with one or more of the above conditions shall be grounds for
revocation of the conditional use permit.
Warning: This permit does not exempt you from all other city code
provisions, regulations, and ordinances.
Issued by:
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development
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Executive Summary For Action
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
December 2, 2008
"60 Days" Deadline: January 27, 2009
Agenda Item
4. A. Public Hearing - Ordinance #410 - Rezoning to Moderate Density Residential (R-2)
Zoning District - 3335 Scott Avenue North
Prepared By
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development
Summary
At the November 10, 2008 Planning Commission meeting, the Commission held an informal
public hearing on a request to rezone the property at 3335 Scott Avenue North from Single
Family (R-1) Zoning District to the Moderate Density Residential (R-2) Zoning District. The
request was made in order that the existing home at this address could be used as a two
family dwelling. As indicated in the minutes from the meeting, a number of neighbors spoke
to the Commission and they were all generally opposed to the rezoning. After the hearing
closed, the Commission unanimously voted to recommend denial of the rezoning request that
included several findings for denial. (See recommendation below)
My memo to the Planning Commission dated November 5, 2008 gives a history of this
property. In summary, the house was built in 1958 as a two family dwelling. At the time the
two family dwelling was built, it was considered a permitted use in the single family zoning
district. About 30 years ago, the City altered the single family zoning district to allow only
single family homes as permitted uses. Therefore, all existing two family homes became
nonconforming. The nonconforming status means that a two family home can remain and be
used as a two family home but no changes can be made to enlarge the structure or change
its use. In this case, the two family home was converted to a single family home in 1998 and
has remained that way since that time. Therefore, it cannot be converted back to a two family
dwelling without first rezoning the property to the R-2 zoning district.
The house was put on the market in 2007 and the realtor was told by me in a letter that the
house could not be used as a two family home. Sometime between the summer of 2007 and
September of 2008, the house went into foreclosure. The bank or financial institution who
took the house over put it on the market stating that the house could be converted to a two
family dwelling. The applicant for the rezoning did contact the City and was made aware that
the rezoning was necessary for it to be used as a two family dwelling. At the November 10
Planning Commission meeting, the applicant said she knew of the rezoning requirement and
still began work to convert it to a two family home without the rezoning or a building permit.
(In September 2008, the Inspections Department stopped work at the house because no
building permit had been issued.)
Attachments
Location Map (1 page)
Memo to Planning Commission dated November 5,2008 (4 pages)
Planning Commission Minutes dated November 10, 2008 (5 pages)
Section 11.22: Moderate Density Residential Zoning District (R-2) (4 pages)
Letter from Kevin Boedigheimer, 5420 33rd Avenue North (1 page)
Ordinance #410, Rezoning from Single Family Zoning District (R-1) to Moderate Density
Residential Zoning District (R-2), 3335 Scott Avenue North, Charmain Wahlstrom Schodde,
Applicant (1 page)
Survey of Property (1 oversized page, loose in agenda packet)
Photos of Property (2 pages, loose in agenda packet)
Zoning Map (1 oversized page, loose in agenda packet)
General Land Use Plan Map (1 oversized page, loose in agenda packet)
Existing Land Use Plan Map (1 oversized page, loose in agenda packet)
Recommended Action
The Planning Commission unanimously recommended denial of the rezoning of the 3335
Scott Avenue North property from R-1 to R-2 for the following reasons: 1) Scott Avenue North
is clearly a single family street, 2) the house has already been converted back to a single
family home and, 3) the Planning Commission is uncomfortable with "spot" zoning.
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Date:
November 5, 2008
To:
Golden Valley Planning Commission
From:
Mark W. Grimes, Director of Planning and Development
Subject:
Informal Public Hearing on Amendment to Zoning Map from Single-Family
Residential (R-1) to Moderate Density Residential (R-2) for Property Located at
3335 Scott Ave. N. (Lot 1, Block 2, Dahinden's 3rd Addition)-Charmaine
Wahlstrom Schodde, Applicant
Background
Charmaine Wahlstrom Shodde recently purchased the house at 3335 Scott Ave. N. Staff was
told by the owner that the house had gone into foreclosure and was purchased from the bank.
The applicant purchased the house with the understanding that it could be used as a two
family dwelling. The property is designated on the General Land Use Plan map for Low
Density development as is the area surrounding the house. The Low Density designation
allows housing that is less than 5 units per acre. The property has been zoned Single Family
Residential (R-1) for the past 30 years. Within the R-1 zoning district, only single family homes
are permitted. The surrounding area is also zoned R-1. In order to allow this property to be
used as a two family home, the property must be rezoned to the Moderate Density Residential
(R-2) zoning district that permits two family homes as a permitted use. In terms of the General
Land Use Plan map, a two family dwelling is considered Low Density because it is less than 5
units per acre.
The building was constructed in 1958 as a legal two family home. At that time, the City of
Golden Valley permitted two family homes in the low density residential zoning district. In fact,
there are six or seven two family homes located within a block of the subject property. Over 30
years ago, the City changed the zoning code to permit two family home construction only in a
separate R-2 zoning district. Those existing two family homes (probably less than 25 city-wide)
became non-conforming uses within the revised R-1 zoning district. Under the non-conforming
use status, these two family homes could continue to exist. An owner could improve the two
family home through maintenance and repair but not expand the two family home within the
R-1 zoning district.
In the case of the 3335 Scott Ave. N. property, it continued to operate as a nonconforming two
family home until 1998. At that time, a family converted the structure to a single family home by
modifying the interior layout of the structure. .
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Until the bank foreclosed on the house within the past year of so, it was used only as a single
family home. City Code states that once the nonconformity is discontinued for a period of more
than one year, the use has to conform to the requirements of the zoning code. In other words,
the house lost its legal nonconforming status as soon as the property was converted to a
single family home for more than one year.
In 2007, staff was made aware by a complaint that it appeared that the house was being
marketed as a two family house. I sent the realtor a letter telling the realty firm that the house
could only be sold as a single family home. The realtor indicated to me that itwas understood
that the house could only be sold as a single family home. Since that time, the house went into
foreclosure. During last winter, there was water damage to the house due to lack of heat in the
home and the water service being left on.
Earlier this fall, the City received a complaint about work being done at this location and that it
appeared the work was being done so that the structure could be used as a two family home. I
went to the site and found that work was being done at the house without a building permit and
that it appeared the work was being done to convert the structure back to a two family home.
The City issued a stop work order. The owner was told that a building permit must be issued
for work at the house and that any work cannot be done at the house to convert it into a two
family dwelling. The applicant (Charmaine Shodde) was told that the only way the property
could be used for a two family dwelling is to request a rezoning of the property from R-1 to R-2.
In early October 2008, an application for rezoning was submitted.
If the rezoning is,approved, Charmaine Shodde plans to live in one side of the two family
dwelling and her daughter and family plan to live in the other side.
(The City has allowed some repair work to continue at the house that was caused by the water
damage. The owner understands that the work done in the lower level does not approve the
rezoning and is necessary whether or not the rezoning is approved or denied.)
Review of Request
The zoning code does not give specific areas or issues for the Planning Commission and City
Council to consider when reviewing a rezoning request. Essentially, the zoning code states
that the Planning Commission will make a recommendation to the City Council regarding the
rezoning request. This is different than the consideration of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) or
Planned Unit Development (PUD) because in both those cases, the zoning code outlines
specific findings that must be made prior to recommending approval or denial of the request.
In this case, there are several issues the Planning Commission may want to consider prior to
making a recommendation. First and foremost is the General Land Use Plan map. This map
indicates that the property is designated for Low Density Residential Uses (5 or fewer units per
acre). The survey provided for the site indicates that the lot on which this structure is located is
21,643 sq. ft. in area. If there were two units on this lot, the density would be about 4.2 units
per acre. Even with the existing nonconforming two family homes in the area, the overall
density of the neighborhood is below 5 units per acre.
Second, the current zoning of the area is R-1 and it has been zoned that way by the City
Council for over 30 years. During this time period, the only way a new two family home could
be built was by rezoning to R-2 or through the PUD process.
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By creating the R-2 zoning district over 30 years ago, the City stated that in order for a two
family home to be constructed, they would have to be located in a different zoning district than
the R-1 district with a larger lot size, increased setbacks and other requirements. In this case,
the lot and house exceed all the requirements of the R-2 zoning district in terms of lot size,
setbacks and parking.
(Within the R-2 zoning district, lots for two family homes must be at least 11,000 sq. ft. and
meet certain minimum setback requirements. A copy of the R-2 zoning district is attached for
your review.)
Third, the Commission should consider the existing area and whether or not a two family home
is appropriate for the area. In this case, there are five or six others within a block or so area of
the subject structure. Is it best to have a cluster of two family homes within the same area?
Maybe the rezoning should be considered for a larger area than just one lot.
Fourth, the structure was originally constructed as a two family home and does appear to be
one from the outside due to the two front doors. (There are also two addresses on the front of
the house which will have to be removed if the house is not rezoned to R-2.) However, this
structure was used for almost ten years asa one family house by changing interior walls to
allow it to work as one living unit. The structure does have a standard size two car garage in
the rear yard that was built in the early 1970s.
Fifth, if the City chooses not to rezone the property, they have not taken away the right of the
owner of the property to use it in a reasonable way. The property has been used as a single
family home for the past nine or ten years as permitted by the zoning code. Therefore, the City
would not be "taking" any rights away from the owner of the property by not changing the
zoning to R-2.
Summary and Recommended Action
The structure was legally constructed in 1958 as a two family dwelling and was used in such a
manner until 1998. At that time, the house lost its nonconforming status by being converted to
a single family home for a period of nine or ten years. There are five or six other two family
homes in the immediate area that were probably built around the same time. The City has
received complaints or concerns about this house and its conversion back to a two family
home. In 2007, staff did tell the realtor of the status of the structure and that it could only be
sold as a single family home. The bank should have contacted the City and asked about the
zoning of the property prior to the foreclosure sale.
This house and lot would meet all the requirements of the zoning code for an R-2 property and
the property would be low density in character.
If the City would decide not to'rezone the property, the applicant could share the house with
family members but the house cannot be divided into two separate units. (The zoning code
defines a family as any group of people related by blood or marriage.)
Staff does not have a recommendation on this request. The use of the property for either a two
family dwelling or single family home appears to be appropriate for this location. Staff has tried
to layout factors for consideration that can be used in making a recommendation.
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Attachments
Location Map (1 page)
City Code Section 11.22: Moderate Densi~ Residential Zoning District (R-2) (4 pages)
Letter from Kevin Boedigheimer, 5240 33r Ave. N. (1 page) .
Photos of property (2 pages)
Survey of property (1 oversized page)
Existing Land Use Plan map (1 oversized page)
General Land Use Plan map (1 oversized page)
Zoning Map (1 page oversized page)
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Regular Meeting of the
Golden Valley Planning Commission
November 10, 2008
A ular meeting of the Plannin Commission was held at the Golden Valley City
Hall, ncil Chambers, 7800 G Iden Valley Road, Gold alley, Minnesota, on
Monday, mber 10, 2008. C air Keysser called . eeting to order at 7:30 pm.
1.
Eck erred to paragraph eight page four and
s uld be changed to the word" w".
MOVED by Eck, seconded by Wal hauser a
approve the October 13 minutes with t
arried unanimously to
rrection.
2. Informal Public Hearing - P
North - Z005-02
Applicant:
Address:
rezoning the property from Single Family Zoning
) to Moderate Density Residential Zoning District
he applicant is requesting to rezone her property from Single
;~.\\ki:1 (R-1) to Moderate Density Residential (R-2). He noted that the area
ea;:H-1 and added that the applicant recently purchased the house which
oreclosure.
Grimes explained that from the time the house was built in 1958 until 1998 the house
was used as a two family home. After that time the house was converted to a single
family home so it lost its legally non-conforming status. He explained that when the
house was built the zoning code allowed duplexes as a permitted use in the R-1 zoning
district. Approximately 30 years ago the zoning code was amended to allow only single
family homes in the R-1 zoning district causing all existing duplexes to become legally
non-conforming.
Grimes referred to the recent history of the property and explained that in September
there was work being done in the house without a building permit and a stop work order
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November 10, 2008
Page 2
was issued. He stated that the City did issue a building permit to allow some work to be
done in the basement due to severe water damage which would have to be done
whether the house is a one or two family home.
Grimes referred to a survey of the property and noted that it meets all of the
requirements of the R-2 zoning district and it is designated low density on the General
Land Use Plan map and a two family home would be considered low density. He stated
that the zoning code doesn't have specific issues to consider when a rezoning is
requested but that some of the issues he considered are that the Comprehensive Plan
is designated properly for a two family home (Low Density Reside . . less than 5
units per acre), the house was legally built in 1958 before the zo was
amended to only allow single family homes, the house looks r . h two front
doors, etc. and there are several other duplexes in the are f maybe a
larger area should be considered for rezoning rather tha erty. He
added that if the City Council chooses not to rezone thi is really.being
taken away from the applicant because the house can s a single family
home. He explained that he did not make a reco d taff report because
he can see both sides of this issue and how t be considered "spot
zoning".
Eck asked how the Ci
home. Grimes stated t
information.
d been brought before the
ng non-conforming duplexes in
.e.m~i;pught the house Keysser was
r fewer people which is a permitted use in
Keysser questioned a specific duplex.
Planning Commission in the past. H
the area are "grandfathered in". .
referring to is a residential fac. .
the R-1 zoning district.
n existing duplex is converted into a single family
ell by looking at utility bills and/or building permit
port. regarding Grimes informing a realtor that this house
plex. Grimes stated that he was informed by a neighbor that
rketed as a two family home in 2007. He wrote a letter to the
ing him that this house could not be sold as a duplex without
:{~rty first. He added that sometime after he spoke with this realtor that
t inlo foreclosure so he does not know how the house was marketed to
Eck asked if there is anything specific that needs to be done to a house to make it be
considered a single family home versus a two family home. Grimes explained that once
the wall was removed between the two sides of the 'house it was considered to be a
single family home.
Charmaine Schodde, Applicant, stated that the MLS listing of the house when she
bought it said the property could be converted into a duplex. She said she spoke with
someone at the City before she bought the house and was informed of the procedure
Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission
November 10,2008
Page 3
required to rezone it from R-1 to R-2 and that is what she is in the process of doing. She
said she was led to believe that rezoning this property would not be a problem.
She stated that the house was built as a duplex. It looks like a duplex. It has two front
doors, two kitchens, two gas meters, two furnaces and separate utilities and that is why
she would like to have the property rezoned. She added that the property has a very
large lot and there are several other duplexes in the area. She added that this is a very
stable, family oriented area not a rental community. She explained that whoever lived in
the house before she bought went through the foreclosure process. The heat was shut
off but the water was left on causing the pipes to burst and'water to bust out the
windows causing extensive water damage. She stated that her pia' live in one side
of the house and have her daughter live in the other side of the
Keysser asked if the MLS listing stated that the property w
Schodde said no.
zoned.
Eck referred to Ms. Schodde saying that she called the
procedure to rezone the property. He asked Schodd~it'
property would need to be rezoned. Schodde
duplex and she believed it would not be a pr
sed the
ood that the
id the house looked like a
e property to R-2.
Keysser stated that the applicant's da
applicant without having to rezone t
and that her daughter living with
eventually like to rent out half
an live in the house with the
e explained that she lost her job
:e!1iJi!lQ.orary situation and she would
in order to make the home more affordable.
ue h, said she has spent quite a bit of time in the
. g that the house was totally renovated into a single
ears ago. She stated that the second kitchen was
o a bedroom and that the second stairway was removed
s far as she can tell the applicant has put a second stairway
i1dly opposed to this property being rezoned to R-2 because it
in the past and it is has been a single family home for several
20 Scott Avenue North, said he is an architect and understands city
codes. erred to Subdivision 11.90 of the Golden Valley city code regarding non-
conforming uses and stated that it is very clear that a non-conforming use can exist and
continue as long as it is 'used in the same non-conforming way. He said it is also clear
how the non-conforming status is lost. He said there has been no hardship shown in
order to change the zoning on this property and if this property is rezoned it would be
considered "spot" zoning which is typically not the preferred method of zoning.
Charles Christianson, 3376 Scott Avenue North, said he can confirm the history of the
house which was spoken about by Lee Johnston. He said he is concerned about
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November 10, 2008
Page 4
property values and rental units in the neighborhood. He said he is also concerned
about the applicant purchasing the house in a manner that wasn't really valid.
Waldhauser noted that the Planning Commission also received a letter from Kevin
Boedigheimer, homeowner at 5240 33rd Avenue North. Keysser summarized the letter
received and stated that Mr. Boedigheimer strongly opposes this rezoning request
because he is concerned about the property values and setting a precedent.
McCarty referred to the people who have stated that the home has been converted to a
single family home and questioned how they are able to verify this.
Johnston said she is friends with the previous owner and her children went to this house
for daycare so she has been in the house many times.
Keysser asked Johnston if she saw that the kitchen and stairs had been removed.
Johnston said yes. Christianson said he also had his children in daycare at this house
and he has only seen one kitchen but he has not seen every room in the house.
Schodde stated that there was a kitchen downstairs with full size appliances and
cabinets that had already been pulled out.
Keysser asked Grimes how many unrelated people are allowed to live in a single family
home. Grimes stated that up to five unrelated people can rent a single family home.
Schodde said it seems like the neighbor's concerns are regarding the type of people
living in the area and not if the property is a duplex. She said she could have the
property be a rental property but it looks like a duplex not like a single family home.
Keysser reiterated to the applicant that she has other options if this property is not
rezoned. Schodde said she will have to think about what she is going to do with the
property because she bought it thinking it would not be a problem to rezone it. She
referred to the concerns about property values and stated that she has put a lot of time
and money into fixing up this property.
McCarty questioned the legal issues regarding "spot" zoning. Grimes said he would talk
to the City Attorney about "spot" zoning but he is not sure if that would be an argument
in this case or not because a two family home would still be considered low density.
Kluchka asked about crime in the neighborhood. Grimes said he did not do any
research regarding crime and that nothing has been mentioned to him regarding crime
in the area. Kluchka asked if crime is ever a consideration in zoning issues. Grimes said
crime is not usually a consideration in zoning issues.
Eck said notwithstanding that this was obviously built as a two family home and looks
like a two family home he would not be in favor of rezoning this property to R-2 because
it would be "spot" zoning.
Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission
November 10,2008
Page 5
Keysser stated that if the City does rezone the property and the house is torn down in
the future a new two family home could be built. He noted that the whole block is single
family homes and that the other duplexes in the area are around the corner.
Cera stated that the General Land Use plan has the area designated for single family
(R-1) residential which means that is what is planned for the area.
Waldhauser said this is a very nice, quiet single family neighborhood and she thinks the
best use of the area is single family residential. She added however that a duplex can fit
in a single family neighborhood especially if the owner lives on one side and is
cognizant of who is living next door.
McCarty said he is also
e City can
allowing
ermit.
o family
d that the
lar omes want to divide
me up with a way to
Kluchka said he is also not in favor of this rezoning but he qu
encourage higher density and more affordable housing. H
different types of housing in the R-1 zoning district with a
Grimes stated that the zoning code would have to be a
homes as a conditional use in the R-1 zoning district. W
Planning Commission has seen requests where peCil
them into apartment for parents, etc. and hopU
address these types of issues in Golden Val
Schmidgall said he feels for the applic
the real estate agent but he is not i
done in the house without obtain'
"spot" zoning so he would like
was misrepresented to her by
is request because work was
,>,plit first and he is not comfortable with
p;rty zoned as it is.
Keysser agreed and re
burden of homeo s
applicant does have other options for sharing the
:/Ianning Commission recommends denial of this request
following findings: 1) Scott Avenue is clearly a single family
has already been converted back to a single family home, 3) the
ion is uncomfortable with "spot" zoning and 4) the applicant has other
Ie to make it more affordable.
Waldhauser said she thinks finding number four should be removed. The
Commissioners agreed.
MOVED by Keysser, seconded by Waldhauser and motion carried unanimously to
recommend denial of the applicant's request to rezone the property at 3335 Scott
Avenue North from Single Family Zoning District (R-1) to Moderate Density Residential
Zoning District (R-2)
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9 11.22
Section 11.22: Moderate Density Residential
Zoning District (R-2)
Subdivision 1. Purpose
The purpose of the R-2 Zoning District is to provide for single and two-family
dwellings at a moderate density (up to eight (8) units per acre) along with directly
related and complementary uses. .
Subdivision 2. District Established
Properties shall be established within the Two-Family (R-2) Residential Zoning
District in the manner provided for in Section 11.90, Subdivision 3 of this Chapter,
and when thus established shall be incorporated in this Section 11.22, Subdivision 2
by an ordinance which makes cross-reference to this Section 11.22 and which shall
become a part hereof and of Section 11.10, Subdivision 2 thereof, as fully as if set
forth herein. In addition the Two-Family (R-2) Residential Zoning Districts thus
established, and/or any subsequent changes to the same which shall be made and
established in a similar manner, shall be reflected in the official zoning map of the
City as provided in Section 11.11 of this Chapter.
Subdivision 3. Permitted Uses
The following uses and no other shall be permitted in the R-2 Residential Districts:
A. Single Family dwellings
B. Two-Family dwellings
C. Townhouses
D. Foster Family Homes
E. Home occupations, as regulated by Section 11.21, Subdivision 15
F. Essential Services - Class I
G. No more than one (1) kitchen area and one kitchenette shall be permitted in
each dwelling unit
Subdivision 4. Accessory Uses
The following accessory uses and no other shall be permitted in the R-2 Zoning
District:
A. Accessory structures, including private garages as defined in this Chapter.
Subdivision s. Conditional Uses
The following conditional uses may be allowed after review by the Planning
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9 11.22
Commission and approval by the Council following the standards and procedures
set forth in this Chapter:
A. Residential facilities serving from seven (7) to twenty-five (25) persons
B. Group foster family homes
Subdivision 6. Buildable Lots
In the R-2 ResitJential Zoning District a lot of a minimum area of eleven thousand
(11,000) square feet shall be required for any principal structure. A minimum lot
width of one hundred (100) feet at the front setback line shall be required.
Subdivision 7. Corner Visibility
All structures in the R-2 Zoning District shall meet the requirements of the corner
visibility requirements in Chapter 7 of the City Code.
Subdivision 8. Easements
No structures in the R-2 Zoning District shall be located in dedicated public
easements.
Subdivision 9. Maximum Coverage by Building and Impervious
Surfaces
Structures, including accessory structures, shall not occupy more than thirty
percent (30%) of the lot area. Total impervious surface on any lot shall not exceed
fifty percent (50%) of the lot area.
Subdivision 10. Principal Structures
Principal structures in the R-2 Zoning District shall be governed by the following
requirements:
A. Setback Requirements. The following structure setbacks shall be required for
principal structures in the R-2 Zoning District. Garages or other accessory
structures which are attached to the house or main structure shall also be
governed by these setback requirements, except for stair landings up to
twenty-five (25) square feet in size and for handicapped ramps.
1. Front Setback. The required minimum front setback shall be thirty-five
(35) feet from any front property line along a street right-of-way line.
Open front porches, with no screens, may be built to within thirty (30)
feet of a front property line along a street right-of-way line..
2. Rear Setback.. The required rear setback shall be twenty percent (20)
of the lot depth.
3. Side Setback. The required side setback shall be fifteen (15) feet.
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~ 11.22
4. Corner Lot Setbacks. To determine the rear yard setback, use the
longer lot line. ,To determine the side yard setback, use the shortest lot
line.
B. Height Limitations. No principal structure shall be erected in the R-2 Zoning
District to exceed a height of thirty (30) feet as defined in the City's building
code.
C. Cornices and Eaves. Cornices and eaves may not project more than thirty
(30) inches into a required setback.
D. Decks attached to principal structure. Decks over eight (8) inches from
ground level shall meet the same setbacks as the principal structure.
Subdivision 11. Accessory Structures
Accessory structures shall be governed by the following requirements:
A. Location and Setback Requirements. The following location regulations and
setbacks shall be required for accessory structures in the R-2 Zoning District:
1 Location. A detached accessory structure shall be located completely
to the rear of the principal structure, unless it is built with frost
footings. In that case, an accessory structure may be built no closer to
the front setback and side setback as the principal structure. If an
addition is built on to an existing principal structure that would create
a situation where an existing garage or accessory structure would not
be completely to the rear of the addition to the principal structure, the
addition to the principal structure may be built and the existing garage
or accessory structure may remain and be considered conforming as
long as there is at least ten (10) feet of separation between the
existing principal structure with the addition and the existing garage or
accessory structure. Additions may be made to the existing garage or
accessory structure as long as the ten (10) feet of separation can be
met.
2 Front Setback. Accessory structures shall be located no less than
thirty-five (35) feet from the front property line along a street right-of-
way line.
3 Side and Rear Setbacks. Detached accessory structures shall be
located no less than five (5) feet from a side or rear yard property line.
4 Separation between Structures. Accessory structures shall be located
no less than ten (10) feet from any principal structure and from any
other accessory structure.
B. Height limitations. No accessory structure shall be erected in the R-2 Zoning
District to exceed a height of one (1) story. One (1) story may not exceed
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9 11.22
ten (10) feet from the floor to the top plate. Attic space in accessory
structures shall be used only for storage and/or utility space.
C. Garage Construction Required. No building permit shall be issued for the
construction of a new principal structure in the R-2 Zoning District not
including at least a one (1) stall garage per dwelling unit. Single family
dwelling units shall require a two (2) stall garage.
D. Accessory structures including detached and attached garages, detached
sheds, greenhouses and gazebos shall be limited in size to a total of six
hundred fifty (650) square feet per dwelling unit. Swimming pools are not
included in this requirement.
E. Decks. Free standing decks or decks attached to accessory structures shall
meet the same setback requirements as accessory structures.
F. Swimming pools. Swimming pools shall meet the same setback and location
requirements as accessory structures.
G. Central Air Conditioning Units. Central air conditioning units shall not be
allowed in the front yard of any single or two-family dwelling.
Source: Ordinance No. 371, 2nd Series
Effective Date: 07-13-07
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Kevin Boedigheimer
5240 33rd Avenue North
Golden Valley, MN 55422
612-226-4945
Golden Valley City Planning Commission
City Hall
7800 Golden Valley Road
Golden Valley, MN 55427-4588
763-593-8095
RE: Rezoning 3335 Scott Avenue North, Charmaine Wahlstrom Schodde, Applicant
Dear City Planner,
I am unable to attend the public hearing on November 10th at 7:30 pm so I am submitting this objection
in writing.
It is my opinion that we have too many resident duplexes in this neighborhood and any further
development or rezoning seriously threatens the cohesiveness of our community and the value of our
homes. I live across from a historically problematic duplex and do not wish any further encroachment of
multi-unit dwellings in my neighborhood.
Furthermore, a rezoning of this property would set a precedent that would almost guarantee more
duplex development in my neighborhood, further eroding the value of my property.
In these economic times, with all the over development of condominiums, townhomes, single-family
homes, there is just not enough demand to justify turning this single family home into a duplex.
I strongly urge you to consider this objection and to deny the rezoning of this property.
Best Regards,
f~
Kevin Boedigheimer
ORDINANCE NO. 410, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Rezoning from Single Family Zoning District (R-1)
to Moderate Density Residential Zoning District (R-2)
3335 Scott Avenue North
Charmain Wahlstrom Schodde, Applicant
The City Council for the City of Golden Valley hereby ordains as follows:
Section 1. City Code chapter 11 entitled "Land Use Regulations (Zoning)" is
amended in Section 11.10, Subd. 2, Section 11.30, Subd. 2 by changing the zoning
designation of certain tracts of land from Single Family Zoning District (R-1) to Moderate
Density Residential Zoning District (R-2)
Section 2. The tracts of land affected by this ordinance are legally described as:
Lot 1, Block 2, Dahinden's 3rd Addition, Hennepin County, Minnesota
Section 3. City Code Chapter 1 entitled "General Provisions and Definitions
Applicable to the Entire City Code Including Penalty for Violation" and Section 11.99
entitled "Violation a Misdemeanor" are hereby adopted in their entirety, by reference, as
though repeated verbatim herein.
Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect from and after its passage and
publication as required by law.
Adopted by the City Council this 2nd day of December, 2008.
IslLinda R. Loomis
Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
ATTEST:
IslSusan M.VirniQ
Susan M. Virnig, City Clerk
Hey
Memorandum
Finance
763-593-8013/763-593-8109 (fax)
Executive Summary For Action
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
December 2, 2008
Agenda Item
6. A. First Consideration - Ordinance #411 - Establishing A 2009 Master Fee Schedule
Prepared By
Sue Virnig, Finance Director
Summary
Staff has reviewed the current master fee schedule forthe City and is recommending the
Council adopt the 2009 Master Fee Schedule. The schedule shows both 2008 and 2009 fees
except for the 2010 Special Assessments. Any difference in rates is shown in bold type or
crossed out.
The utility rates will be presented to the Council in January and will be effective for any billing
after April 1 ,2009.
Attachments
Ordinance #411, Establishing A 2009 Master Fee Schedule (15 pages)
Recommended Action
Motion to adopt on First Consideration, Ordinance #411, Establishing A 2009 Master Fee
Schedule.
ORDINANCE NO. 411, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Establishing A 2009 Master Fee Schedule
The City Council for the City of Golden Valley hereby ordains:
Section 1. The City Code requires that certain fees for City services and licenses
be established from time to time by the City Council.
Section 2. The Master Fee Schedule attached hereto as Exhibit A is hereby
adopted as the city's fee schedule effective January 1, 2009, unless otherwise noted and
shall be added to Chapter 25 of the City Code.
Section 3. City Code Chapter 1 entitled "General Provisions and Definitions
Applicable to the Entire City Code Including Penalty for Violation" is hereby adopted in its
entirety, by reference, as though repeated verbatim herein.
Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect from and after its passage and
publication as required by law.
Adopted by the City Council this 16th day of December, 2008.
IslLinda R. Loomis
Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
ATTEST:
IslSusan M. Virnig
Susan M. Virnig, City Clerk
City of Golden Valley
2009 Master Fee Schedule - Exhibit A
IPel'l1'lit$
Building & Fire Permit Fees based on fee schedule below.
Mandatory State Surcharge: per permit is a minimum of .50 and when a permit
fee is over $1,000 in value the state surcharge is .0005 times the permit value.
Surcharge is remitted to MN State Treasurer.
Permit Cancellation Policy: 80% of the permit fee will be returned upon written
notice of cancellation. If job has been started no refund will be made.
No surcharge or plan review fees will be returned (includes the fees for
grading, drainage, erosion control, ROWand tree preservation permits).
Building/Fire/Plan Review Fee - 65% of the permit fee (no surcharge)
Administrative
Seasonal, Farm Produce, Christmas Tree Sales, etc in Commercial
Zoning District
Fire Alarm System (New Installation or Alteration of Existing)
Up to the 1 st $1,200 in value
Over $1,200 value - use fire suppression fee
Fire Commercial Cooking Ventilation Systems
Inspection
Re-inspection
Fire Pumps
Fire Suppression & Special Fire Suppression Systems:
FM 200 system, C02 systems, spray booths, kitchen extinguisher systems, hood~
Total valuation based on below fee schedule:
Value Range
2004 LMC/AMM Recommendation
$150 $500 $25.00
$501 $2,000 $25.00 for the first $500
$3.25/ additional $100
$2,001 $25,000 $73.50 for the first $2,000
$14.75/ additional $1,000
$25,001 $50,000 $415.75 for the first $25,000
$10.75/ additional $1 000
$50,001 $100,000 $682.50 for the first $50,000
$7.50/ additional $1,000
$100,001 $500,000 $1,053.50 for the first $100,000
$6.00/ additional $1,000
$500,001 $1,000,000 $3,427.75 for the first $500,000
$5.00/ additional $1,000
$1,000,001 and up $5,945.25 for the first $1,000,000
$4.00/ additional $1 000
Fireworks/Pyrotechnic Special Effects
Permit requires rental of fire engine and crew for stand-by at display
2008
Fee
75.00
50.00
50.00
75.00
50.00
No change
100.00
2::1
75.00
50.00
50.00
75.00
75.00
No change
100.00
City of Golden Valley
2009 Master Fee Schedule - Exhibit A
2008 2009
Fee Fee
100.00 100.00
300.00 300.00
300.00 300.00
I P~r'fuit$ "'C::Ql1til1Ued
Grading, Drainage & Erosion Control
House/Building
Moving
Demolition
Mechanical: HVAC, Gas Piping, Refrigeration and Fireplace
(Includes all types of fireplaces - masonry, gas, gas log, gas insert, etc.)
VI
P 't h
a ue erml c arae
$0- $999 $15.00
$1,001 - $5 000 $31.50 + 2.60% over $1000
$5,001 - $10000 $135.50 + 2.15% over $5000
$10,001 - $25,000 $243.00 + 1.85% over $10,000
$25,001 - $50 000 $520.50 + 1.65% over $25 000
$50,001 - over $933.00 + 1.30% over $50 000
25.00 25.00
No change No change
No change No change
No change No change
No change No change
No change No change
25.00 25.00
25.00 25.00
75.00 75.00
60.00 60.00
75.00 75.00
50.00 50.00
Parade/Special Event
Petroleum Tanks
Installation - per dispenser
Installation - per tank
Piping associated with tanks
Removal - per tank
Temporary LP Tank (per site)
Plumbing and Piping Fixtures
Includes hydraulic sewer valves; rain water leaders, and alteration to existing systems.
VI
P 't h
a ue erml c aree
$0 - $999 $15.00
$1,001 - $5.000 $31.50 + 2.60% over $1000
$5.001 - $10000 $135.50 + 2.15% over $5000
$10,001 - $25,000 $243.00 + 1.85% over $10,000
$25.001 - $50,000 $520.50 + 1.65% over $25 000
$50.001 - over $933.00 + 1.30% over $50,000
25.00 25.00
No change No change
No change No change
No change No change
No change No change
No change No change
Right Of Way
Obstruction Permit per obstruction Qncludes courtesy benches)
In Boulevard Excavation Permit per opening
In Street Excavation Permit per opening
Overhead or Trenching Utility minimum
over one mile
100.00
100.00
150.00
100.00
500.00
150.00
Pavement excavation fee per mile
Sign Permit
Base fee
Area fee (per sq ft of sign area)
Temporary Sign
50.00
(2.75/sq ft
over 18 sq ft
2
100.00
100.00
150.00
100.00
500.00
150.00
50.00
(2.75/sq ft
over 18 sq ft
City of Golden Valley
2009 Master Fee Schedule. Exhibit A
Ip~nnit$....continl.led .
Standpipe
Installation of each standpipe (up to 5 floors)
Each additional floor
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy
Partial Certificate of Occupancy
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy
Extension of Temporary Certificate of Occupancy
Penalty for expired Temporary Certificate of Occupancy
Tent/Canopy Inspections - required for tents exceeding 200 sq It and
canopies exceeding 400 sq ft (per site)
Tree Preservation Permit
Tree Preservation Mitigation Permit. per caliper inch
Utility Permits
Water Meter Permit
Water Tapping Permit
Water Cut-off Permit
Sewer Permit (connection)
Sewer Repair Permit
Sewer Cut-off Permit
2008
Fee
50.00
20.00
100.00
100.00
200.00
300.00
50.00
100.00
150.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
~=I
50.00
20.00
100.00
100.00
200.00
300.00
50.00
100.00
150.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
[Licenses
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Auctioning
Auctioneers do not need to be licensed in the City of Golden Valley. However, they have to show
us a copy of a license or bond from the county or state and provide us a letter on the date, time and
place of the auction.
Cigarettes. Tobacco Products
over the counter
Contractors - Heating, Ventilation, Air Cond and Refrigeration
Dog Kennel - per kennel
Entertainment
Amusement and Shows
(movies - per screen; caravans, circuses, amusement rides)
Bowling Alley (each lane)
Dancing & Entertainment
Pinball Machine, Video Game or Pool Table
each location
each device
Fireworks
Retail consumer fireworks that sell other items
Retail consumer fireworks, retailers that sell only fireworks
3
1-Jan 200.00 200.00
1-Apr 50.00 75.00
1-Apr 200.00 200.00
1-Apr 50.00 50.00
1-Apr 15.00 15.00
1-Apr 375.00 375.00
1 ~Apr 15.00 15.00
1-Apr 15.00 15.00
1-May 100.00 100.00
1-May 350.00 350.00
City of Golden Valley
2009 Master Fee Schedule ~ Exhibit A
2008 2009
Fee Fee
I ~ellewal Date
Garbage Haulers - per vehicle
(See also Recylcing Haulers)
1-Jun
50.00
50.00
Gasoline Stations
First nozzle
Each additional nozzle
1-Apr
55.00 55.00
15.00 15.00
250.00 250.00
100.00 100.00
20.00 20.00
3,000.00 3,000.00
100.00 100.00
Lawful Gambling License
First year
Renewal after 1st year
1-Jan
Liquor License Application Packet
Liquor ~ Investigation Fee
(Liquor On-sale, Off-sale, and Sunday sale and Wine) new applicant
$500.00 non-refundable administrative fee plus actual costs for investigation
Liquor - Miscellaneous Change thru the year per change
Liquor On, Off and Sunday Sale and Wine (renewal or misc changes)
Liquor License (State law)
Sunday sale 1-Jul
Off-sale 1-Jul
On-sale 1-Jul
Wine On-sale 1-Jul
Club 1-Jul
up to 200 members
200-500 members
501-1,000 members
1,001-2,000 members
2001-4000 members
4001-6000 members
Over 6000 members
Liquor - Non-lntoxicating Malt (On-sale) 1-Apr
(This fee is not charged to applicants holding a wine license and
renewed at the time of the wine license renewal date)
200.00 200.00
200.00 200.00
8,000.00 8,000.00
2,000.00 2,000.00
300.00 300.00
500.00 500.00
650.00 650.00
800.00 800.00
1,000.00 1,000.00
2,000.00 2,000.00
3,000.00 3,000.00
500.00 500.00
Massage Therapist Premise License 1-Jan
Operating location
Investigation fee
150.00 150.00
50.00 50.00
100.00 100.00
500.00 500.00
200.00 200.00
400.00 400.00
Liquor - Non~lntoxicating Malt (Off-sale) 1-Apr
Massage Therapist ~ Individual
Certificate (each individual/person) 1-Jan
Investigation fee
New/Used Vehicle Sales 1-Sep
4
City of Golden Valley
2009 Master Fee Schedule - Exhibit A
2008 2009
F~e Fee
I licenses ...contillued
r R~ti~W.:d Dare I
I
Peddlers and Solicitors 1-Jul
1 st person
Each additional person (upto a max fee of $50.00 per time)
Pawnbroker and Precious Metal
Dealer Location
Dealer
Investigation Fee
$500.00 non-refundable administrative fee plus actual costs for investigation
1-Jan
1-Jan
30.00 30.00
5.00 5.00
5000.00 5000.00
400.00 400.00
3000.00 3000.00
50.00 50.00
Recycling Haulers (Multi Family Apartment) - per vehicle
1-Jan
Rental Dwelling License
Single Family Dwellings
One Unit Dwelling
Re-inspection
Additional Unit Inspections
License Transfer
Inspection Appeal Filing Fee
minimum
100.00 100.00
100.00 100.00
50.00 50.00
50.00 50.00
25.00 25.00
100.00 100.00
100.00 100.00
50.00 50.00
100.00 100.00
100.00 100.00
50.00 50.00
100.00 100.00
100.00 100.00
50.00 50.00
100.00 100.00
100.00 100.00
50.00 50.00
$20/unit $20/unit
$10/unit $10/unit
$8/unit $8/unit
$4/unit $4/unit
$O/unit $O/unit
100.00 100.00
250.00 250.00
500.00 500.00
500.00 500.00
1-Jul
Twin Homes & Duplexes
Re-inspection (per unit/per address)
Additional Inspections (per unit/per address)
1-May
Condominiums & Townhomes
Re-inspection (per unit/per address)
Additional Inspections (per unit/per address)
1-Sep
Group Homes I homes with services
Re-inspection (per unit/per address)
Additional Inspections (per unit/per address)
1-Nov
Multiple Unit Dwelling (3 or more units) per building
Re-inspection (per building/per address)
License Transfer (pro rate)
1-Mar
Star Program Fees (Based on participation level)
Non-Participant
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Administrative Citations on (all) Rental Dwellings
1 st citation
2nd citation
3rd citation
4th citation and subsequent violations in 12 month period
5
City of Golden Valley
2009 Master Fee Schedule - Exhibit A
2008 2009
Fee Fee
llicenses-continued
I
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Sexually Oriented Business
License Fee (operating location) 1-Jan
Investigation Fee
$500.00 non-refundable administrative fee plus actual costs for investigation
5000.00
3000.00
I $~I"eet. Assessl1lent$
Residential/Single Family/Duplex, per dWelling unit on local street
Multi Unit Residential (more than 2 dwelling units) on local street
Residential/Single Family/Duplex, per dwelling unit on state aid street
Multi Unit Residential (more than 2 dwelling units) on state aid street
Other Zonings, Local Streets
Other Zonings, State Aid Streets
2009
4,400.00
62. 281ft
1,100.00
66.7/ft
74. 88/ft
80.991ft
low Income level for Senior/Retired due to Disability Deferral
2008
HUD
Limits
5000.00
3000.00
................... ~()10 I
4,900.00
69.36
1,225.00
74.28
83.39
90.19
2009
HUD
Limits
I Mi$ceU;,"'leQusFee$.....
I
Address Change
Administrative Citations - Non Rental Housing
1 st Citation
2nd Citation
3rd Citation
4th Citation and subsequent violations in 12 month period
100.00
250.00
500.00
500.00
Alarm System - False Alarms (12 month period beginning March 1 of each year upon given notice)
1-3 false alarms No charge
4-10 false alarms 100.00
11-15 false alarms 150.00
16 or more false alarms 200.00
Animal Control
Dog License
Duplicate Dog License
Impound Fee for dogs
Boarding Fee for dogs and cats per day (5 day maximum)
6.00
5.00
50.00
20.00
Building Plan/Storage Retrieval
50.00
Certification Fee (Special Assessment)
30.00
City Cemetery
Cemetery Plot
Open/Close Fee:
Crematory (up to 2 per lot)
Burial
500.00
200.00/ ea
750.00
6
50.00
100.00
250.00
SOO.OO
500.00
No charge
100.00
150.00
200.00
6.00
5.00
50.00
20.00
50.00
30.00
500.00
200.00 / ea
750.00
City of Golden Valley
2009 Master Fee Schedule - Exhibit A
2008
Fee
2009
Fee
1 Miscellal1eousFees-cOl1til1ued
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Documents
Address Map
As-builts, Plats per page
City Budget
City Capital Improvement Program
City Code
Full book in binder
Updates
Zoning Chapters Only
City Maps:
Color (81/2 x 11 or 11X17)
Color (larger than 11X17)
B/W (81/2 x 11 or 11 x 17)
B/W (larger than 11 x 17)
Comprehensive Plan
Surface Water Management Plan
Water Supply Plan
Comprehensive Plan Map
Computer Plots per ft
Copies of any black and white, letter or legal size documents of 100 or
fewer pages (Minnesota Rules, part 1205.0300, subpart 4.)
Copies of any color, letter or legal size documents... ... ...
Digital Format
Aerial photography
Aerial topography
Special Assessment Search (non-owner)
Video Tape Reproduction (per tape + shipping)
Zoning Map (24 X 36)
Dog Owner's List
Equipment Charge per hour
Fire Engine (includes personnel)
Fire Aerial Truck (includes personnel)
Police and Fire Rescue Truck (includes personnel)
Utflity Vehicle (includes personnel)
Squad Car (includes personnel)
Heavy (motor grader, front end loader, 360 Backhoe, Pickup sweeper,
sewer camera, truck, sewer jet, vac all, aerial truck) does not
include personnel costs
Medium (dump truck, water truck, tractor backhoe, utility tractor/
accessory, 15 ft cut lawn mower, brush chipper, asphalt roller) does
not include personnel costs
Light (truck - one ton and under, air compressor, water pump, generator,
steamer, asphalt/saw, concrete, cable tracer, sewer rodder) does
not include personnel costs
Filing Fee (Administrative Citation Appeal) per violation
7
10.00
6.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
6.00
10.00
10.00
200.00
15/each
10.00
200.00
15/each
10.00
4.00
10.00
1.00
5.00
4.00
10.00
1.00
5.00
120.00 120.00
120.00 120.00
10.00 10.00
5.00/full sheet 5.00/full sheet
.25/pg . 25/pg
. 33/page . 33/page
.25 for 8.5X12 .25 for 8.5X12
time & material time & material
time & material time & material
15.00 15.00
20.00 20.00
10.00 10.00
25.00 25.00
250.00 250.00
350.00 350.00
250.00 250.00
100.00 100.00
100.00 100.00
125.00 125.00
80.00 80.00
45.00 45.00
25.00
25.00
City of Golden Valley
2009 Master Fee Schedule - Exhibit A
2008
Fee
2009
Fee
I Miscella l1eousFees ."col1til1ued
..<1
Fingerprinting
Golden Valley Resident
Anyone employed in GV
First card
Additional cards each
SECOND OR MORE VIOLATIONS IN ONE SEASON
Vacant land - 1 hour minimum -
Occupied/unoccupied residentiaVcommercial property - 3 hour minimum
10.00
25.00
10.00
5.00
cost of cost of
removal + 20% removal + 20%
2.00 2.00
5.00 5.00
200.00 200.00
1000.00 1000.00
250.00 250.00
$75/hour $75/hour
$25/hour $25/hour
110/ hr 125/ hr
110/ hr 125/ hr
250 / hr
250/ hr
Forced Tree Removal
Hydrant Meter Rental
Residential (per day + consumption)
Commercial (per day + consumption)
Deposit (residential)
Deposit (commercial)
Nuisance Service Call Fee (after three calls)
Personnel
Off Duty Police Officer (minimum applies as determined by
City Manager/designee)
Firefighters, Lieutenants, Captains, & Assistant Chiefs
Weed Eradication/Lawn mowing - per hour (see minimums)
Vacant land - 1 hour minimum
Occupied/unoccupied residential/commercial property - 3 hour minimum
Ifllannillg.8. ZOfliflQFees
Conditional Use Items
Conditional Use Permit
Amendment to Conditional Use Permit
Planned Unit Development
Preliminary Design Plan
Final Plan of Development
Minor Amendments
400.00 400.00
300.00 300.00
500.00 500.00
75.00 75.00
25.00 25.00
1 % of land 1% of land
Market Value Market Value
400.00 400.00
400.00 400.00
250.00 250.00
Easement Vacation (each request)
Flood Control Management (Special Permit)
Floodplain Search Letter
Park Dedication Fees
(per Minnesota Statute 462.358)
8
City of Golden Valley
2009 Master Fee Schedule.. Exhibit A
2008
Fee
2009
Fee
I Plalllling. &ZonillgFees ...contilllled
I
Rezoning
Subdivision
Subdivision.. Minor
Variance from City Code.. Zoning Chapters
Single family residential
All others
Wetland Management (plus professional fees if necessary)
Zoning Examination Letter
Temporary Retail Sales in Industrial Zone
(for each sale, up to five days)
I Utility Fees
Driveway Covers - Replace
Meter Testing (to be returned if meter is in error of 5% or more of read)
Sanitary Sewer Inspections and Compliance Fees (Ordinance No. 352)
Noncompliant discharge into sanitary sewer(or refuse inspection)
Single Family Residential
Non Single Family Residential
Application fee for noncompliant winter discharge into sanitary sewer
Application fee for certificate of sewer regulations compliance
Single Family Residential
Non Single Family Residential
Fee to review residential video record completed by private licensed plumber
Fee to review non-residential video record completed by private licensed plumber
Water on/off per each event ( additional charge for call in and overtime)
Utility.. Manual Read of Water/Sewer Meter
Water Meter and Parts (All)
9
500.00
400.00
250.00
125.00
225.00
75.00
75.00
150.00
75.00
50.00
500 / month
1000 / month
250.00
200.00
750.00
500.00
400.00
250.00
125.00
225.00
75.00
75.00
150.00
I
90.00
50.00
500 / month
1000 / month
250.00
250.00
750.00
100.00
375.00
50.00 50.00
100.00 100.00
At cost +20% At cost +20%
City of Golden Valley
2009 Master Fee Schedule - Exhibit A
2008 2009
Fee Fee
6t()()kvi~WG()lf Course Rates
Regulation Course
18 Hole Non-patron
18 Hole Patron
18 Hole Sr Patron
18 Hole Non-patron Senior Rate
18 Hole Non-patron League
18 Tournament
9 Hole Non-patron
9 Hole Patron
9 Hole Sr Patron
9 Hole Non-patron Senior
9 Hole Non-patron League
9 Hole Tournament
2nd Nine Non-patron
2nd Nine Patron
Sunrise/Sunset Rate
Twilight Non-patron
Twilight Patron
Junior Rate (patron/Non/patron)
18 Hole Sr Patron "Special" Monday-Tuesday before 1 pm
9 Hole Sr Patron "Special" Monday-Tuesday
34.00
27.00
24.00
27.00
34.00
34.00
18.50
15.50
14.00
15.50
18.50
18.50
15.50
11.50
14.50
18.50
15.50
20.00/11.00
Par 3 Course
9 Hole Non-patron
9 Hole patron
9 Hole Sr Patron
9 Hole Non-patron Senior Rate
9 Hole League
9 Hole Tournament
9 Hole Junior Rate
Junior Punch Card
9 Hole Sr Patron Special
2nd 9 Par 3
12.00
8.50
8.00
8.50
12.00
12.00
7.50
75.00
Patron Cards
Resident Adult Patron
Non-resident Adult Patron
Resident Senior Patron (age 62+)
Non-resident Senior Patron (age 62+)
Resident Junior Patron (17 yrs & under)
Non-resident Junior (17 yrs & under)
75.00/70.00
115.00/110.00
45.00/40.00
80.00/75.00
35.00/30.00
40.00/35.00
Driving Range
Warm Up Bucket
Small Bucket
Large Bucket
10 Bucket Punch Pass
Large Patron Bucket
3.00
5.00
7.00
57.00
10
35.00
28.00
25.00
28.00
35.00
35.00
19.00
16.00
14.50
16.00
19.00
20.00
16.00
12.00
15.00
19.00
16.00
20.50/11.50
23.00
14.00
12.50
9.00
8.50
9.00
12.50
12.50
8.00
80.00
8.50
7.50
75.00170.00
115.00/110.00
45.00/40.00
80.00/75.00
35.00/30.00
40.00/35.00
3.00
5.00
7.00
57.00
5.00
City of Golden Valley
2009 Master Fee Schedule - Exhibit A
2008 2009
Fee Fee
. ... .... .1
28.00 29.00
33.00 36.00
19.00 21.00
17.00 17.50
18.00 19.00
12.00 12.50
13.00 15.00
4.50 5.00
3.00 4.00
14.00/9.00 14.00/9.00
24.00
16.00
18.00 18.00
10.00 10.00
7.00 10.00
30.00 20.00
1.00 1.00
2.00 2.00
I $rook"iew~olf (:ourseRates .... continued.
Cart Rates
18 Hole Power Cart
18 Hole Tournament Cart
9 Hole Tournament Cart
18 Hole Single Rider Cart
9 Hole Power Cart
9 Hole Single Rider Cart
9 Hole Par 3 Power Cart
Pull Cart/Regulation Course
Pull Cart/Par 3 Course
Trailer feelUse of personal power cart
18 Hole Sr Patron Cart Special
9 Hole Sr Patron Cart Special
Club Rentals
18 Hole full rental ~ Regulation
9 Hole full rental- Regulation
9 hole Par 3 half rental
Locker Rental
Season
Daily
Towel fee
Miscellaneous Fees
USGA Handicap Service
MGA Non-patron
Patron Annual
No Show Fee
40.00
23.00
FULL FEE
Lessons
Adult Group
Junior Group
90.00
55.00
40.00
24.00
FULL FEE
95.00
60.00
Park & . RecteatjonFees (AN:OIi.RlilSideiit fell :0'$3.00 is tecolilttiended to be added to Yoiitll,AdUIt ahits~hl:Or ~trWitJe$.}......
Youth Fees
Baseball - Park
Basketball - Mites
Basketball - Youth
Bike Rangers
Catch, Kick & Throw
Chess Club
Drama Club (Summer)
Drama Club (Fall & Winter)
Explorers Hiking & Biking Club
Football- Flag
Football/Basketball/Soccer Skills
Ice Hockey Skills Camp
Jewelry Making
31.00
37.00
45.00
32.00
29.00
26.00
56.00
45.00
30.00
27.00
27.00
47.00
29.00
11
32.00
37.00
45.00
32.00
30.00
26.00
57.00
46.00
31.00
28.00
28.00
48.00
30.00
City of Golden Valley
2009 Master Fee Schedule - Exhibit A
2009 I
Fee
16.00
2008
Fee
Jump Rope 16.00
~a,.k&. Recreati.on. Fees. ...continued . . (A Non-Resident fee of $3.m1i. recommended to 1111 added to Youth, Adult IJII~ Senior ACrfvItiH.J
Youth Fees - continued
Kickball 26.00 26.00
Kids Club 36.00 37.00
Kids Korner 27.00 28.00
Little Critters (Summer) 35.00 35.00
Little likes 35.00 35.00
Pens, Pencils, Markers, & More 22.00 22.00
Pitch by Coach 31.00 32.00
Playgrounds Free Free
Sand Volleyball 26.00 27.00
Slowpitch Softball 31.00 32.00
Soccer - Fall 30.00 31.00
Soccer - Nerf 29.00 30.00
Summer Survivor 28.00 29.00
Tap & Ballet 34.00 35.00
T-Ball 31.00 32.00
Tennis Teen Team League 75.00 125.00
Tennis-Full Day Camp 180.00 190.00
Tennis-Half Day Camp 100.00 110.00
Adult/Senior Activities
Ballroom Dance - Swing & Social 49.00 50.00
Basketball - Open
Drop-in Fee 3.00 3.00
10-time Punch Pass 20.00 20.00
Belly Dancing 40.00-60.00 65.00
Bridge - Beginning 28.00 29.00
Bridge - Intermediate 28.00 29.00
Broomball - Co-Rec
Resident 420.00 425.00
Non-Resident 510.00 515.00
Easy Photo Organization 15.00 15.00
Holiday Photo Greeting Cards 15.00 15.00
Hypnosis Classes (1 day) 20.00 20.00
Line Dancing 40.00-60.00 45.00 - 60.00
Painting (6-time punch pass) 37.00 38.00
Pilates 40.00-60.00 50.00 - 70.00
Scrapbooking - Big Picture 15.00 15.00
Scrapbooking - Bordermania 15.00 15.00
Self Defense - Women's 35.00 35.00
Soccer League - Co-Rec
Resident 435.00 440.00
Non-Resident 585.00 590.00
Softball Leagues - Fall
Resident 300.00 305.00
Non-Resident 425.00 430.00
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City of Golden Valley
2009 Master Fee Schedule - Exhibit A
2008 2009
Fee Fee
Pal"k& .Recreation .Fees .... continued. .(A Non-ReSlaMt fBeot1300 lsreooml11ended to be added to Youth, .Adultalld Sellior AOllvlties.).
Adult/Senior Activities - continued
Softball Leagues - Spring/Summer
Doubleheader Leagues
Resident
Non-Resident
Single Game Leagues
Resident
Non-Resident
Tennis Drills (2 lessons)
Tennis League - Mixed Doubles
Tennis League - Singles
Volleyball - Open
Drop-in Fee
1 O-time Punch Pass
Yoga & Pilates
605.00 610.00
805.00 810.00
430.00 435.00
585.00 590.00
35.00 35.00
26.00 26.00
20.00 20.00
3.00 3.00
20.00 20.00
60.00-80.00 60.00 - 80.00
2.00-3.00 2.00 - 5.00
5.00 5.00
2.00 2.00
6.00 - 15.00 6.00 -15.00
3.00 - 10.00 4.00 - 10.00
1.00
2.00-3.00 2.00 - 4.00
1.00 - 3.00
8.00 -12.00 8.00 - 15.00
5.00 5.00 -7.00
1.00 - 3.00
2.00 2.00
1.00
3.00 - 12.00 3.00 - 20.00
8.00 - 12.00 8.00 - 15.00
200-1,500 200 - 2,000
5.50-70.00 6.00 - 95.00
Senior Programs
Antique Presentation
Bowling Tourney
Coffee Talk
Craft Classes
Dance Parties
Defensive Driving (refreshments only)
Humanities
Living Well and Wise
Lunch Events
Membership Dues
Money Matters
Nutrition and You
Remember When
Special Events
Supper Events
Trips - Extended 2-6 Days
Trips - One Day
Other Park & Recreation Fees
Small Park Shelter
Resident (up to 50 people)
Non-resident
Large Park Shelter
Resident (up to 100 people)
Non-resident
Beer/Wine Permit Only with picnic shelter rental
60.00
70.00
75.00
85.00
8.00
Community Center
Resident (over 75 people; 12 hours)
Non-resident (over 75 people; 12 hours)
Resident (up to 75 people; 5 hours max)
Non-resident (up to 75 people; 5 hours max)
Private Industry or Commercial Use Resident/Non-resident
550.00
635.00
25 per hr
35 per hr
45-55 per hr
13
70.00
80.00
85.00
95.00
10.00
550.00
635.00
25 per hr
25 per hr
50-60 per hr
City of Golden Valley
2009 Master Fee Schedule. Exhibit A
2008
Fee
2009
Fee
Park & . Recre~tic>n. fees.... cOl1tinued. .lA.NOIl-ReSldent fee Of$3.OlIisreCOmmllndedto .be .addedto 'l'Ollth,Adultllll<lSefllor Activities.).
Other Park & Recreation Fees - continued
Tennis Court
Courtlhr/wkday
Eve & Weekend
Picnic Kits
Ball Diamond
Athletic Field
Per hour
W/Lights per hour
Non-Brookview
General Park Usage
Commercial Use of Park
Park Building
Hockey Rink
14
$30 deposit/$2 add'l item
Per hour
5.00
10.00
10/3 items
35.00
35.00
50.00
per hour
per hour
Per hour
Per hour
35.00
75.00
40.00
35.00
5.00
10.00
15.00/kit
35.00
35.00
50.00
35.00
75.00
40.00
35.00
Hey
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Public Works
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Executive Summary for Action
Golden Valley Council Meeting
December 2, 2008
Agenda Item
6. B. Call for Public Hearings for the Ordinance Establishing a Franchise Fee with Northern
States Power, d/b/a, Xcel Energy
Prepared By
Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public Works
Summary ,
At the November 10,2008 Council/Manager meeting, the Council directed staff to start the
process to develop an ordinance which would impose a franchise fee for services provided by
Northern States Power, d/b/a Xcel Energy. Revenue generated by the franchise fee could be
used to assist with the cost of placing overhead power utilities underground, replacing street
lights in pavement management project areas, and funding other infrastructure projects. The
list of infrastructure projects includes, but is not limited to, Douglas Drive, completion of the
sidewalk plan, completion of the City's trail plan, replacement of sidewalks and trails, Zane
Avenue, Lindsay Avenue and Harold Avenue.
Xcel Energy recommends that the franchise fee, if imposed, be assessed as a flat fee per
meter basis. Staff has worked with representatives from Xcel to develop a model, which
would provide the City with approximately $456,674 in annual revenue. The Xcel model is
based on fees that equal the current surcharge that was necessary for the TH/55/Boone
Avenue project. The fees proposed as follows:
E uivalent Monthl Flat Fee
$3.65
$3.65
$10.95
$14.60
-0-
-0-
-0-
This ordinance is scheduled to be considered at the December 16, 2008 and January 2,2009
Council meetings. If approved, it would be effective upon publication. However, collection of
the franchise fee would not take place until the debt associated with the TH55/Boone
Avenue/General Mills Boulevard Project is satisfied.
Attachments
Resolution Providing for Public Hearings to Consider an Ordinance Requiring an Electric
Franchise Fee from Northern States Power, d/b/a Xcel Energy, for Providing Electric Service
Within the City of Golden Valley (1 page)
Franchise Fee Estimate - Electric Flat Fee, prepared 11/5/08 (1 page)
Recommended Action
Motion to adopt a Resolution providing for Public Hearing to consider an ordinance requiring
an electric franchise fee from Northern States Power, d/b/a Xcel Energy, for providing electric
service within the City of Golden Valley on December 16, 2008 and January 2, 2009.
Resolution 08-56
December 2, 2008
Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS TO CONSIDER
AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING AN ELECTRIC FRANCHISE FEE FROM
NORTHERN STATES POWER, d/b/a XCEL ENERGY, FOR PROVIDING
ELECTRIC SERVICE WITHIN THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Golden Valley, Minnesota, as
follows:
1. Public hearings shall be held on the proposed franchise fee for Northern States
Power, d/b/a Xcel Energy, on December 16,2008 and January_2, 2009, in the Council
Chambers at City Hall at 7 pm.
Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
ATTEST:
Susan M. Virnig, City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and her signature attested by the City Clerk.
City of Golden Valley, MN
Franchise Fee Estimate
Electric Flat Fee
Information Based on Year Ending August 2008
Round to $0.00 or
increments of
$0.25
Residential" 8,044 72,101 ,234 7,177,787 $352,336 80% 77% $ 74.36
Residential Low Income 894 8,011,248 797,532 $10,726 9% 2% $ 74.36
Small C&I - Non-Demand" 586 7,899,463 $776,098 $25,667 6% 6% $ 11 0.37
Small C&I - Demand 365 56,690,005 $4,483,750 $48,021 4% 11% $ 1,022.41
Large C&I (> 1 Mw) 114 231,112,864 $16,124,076 $19,925 1% 4% $ 11,814.87
Public Street Lighting 39 1,582,172 $261 ,792 $0 0% 0% $ 556.79
Municipal Pumping - Non-Demand 3 10,623 $1,242 $0 0% 0% $ 34.50
Municipal Pumping - Demand - - $0 $0 0% 0% $
$29,622,277
NOTE: The above figures do not reflect any calculation for low income residential customers which may affect the total revenues the City may receive from the franchise.
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