11-24-08 PC Minutes
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 24, 2008. Chair Keysser called the meeting to order at 7 pm.
Those present were Planning Commissioners Cera, Eck, Keysser, McCarty,
Schmidgall and Waldhauser. Also present was Finance Director Sue Virnig, Director
of Public Works Jeannine Clancy, Director of Planning and Development Mark
Grimes, City Planner Joe Hogeboom and Administrative Assistant Lisa Wittman.
Commissioner Kluchka was absent
1. Approval of Minutes
a. November 10, 2008 Regular Planning Commission Meeting
Eck referred to the last sentence in paragraph 11 and noted that the word "is"
should be changed to the word "in".
MOVED by Waldhauser, seconded by Eck and motion carried unanimously to
approve the November 10 minutes with the above noted correction.
2. Presentation of Capital Improvement Program 2009-2013 - Sue Virnig,
City Finance Director
Virnig reviewed the 2009-2013 Capital Improvement Program. She discussed a
proposed new fire pumper truck, the Pavement Management Program which
continues until 2014 and the park improvement fund to pay for park equipment
Keysser referred to the performance area improvements and asked if city bonds
will be issued. Virnig said she was not aware of city bonds being issued for the
performance area.
Keysser asked about the City's bond rating. Virnig said the City's rating is AA 1.
Eck asked about the recycling fund. Virnig discussed a one-time repair scheduled
for the Brookviewparking lot that will be funded by the recycling fund.
Waldhauser questioned the proposed reconstruction of the sidewalks along
Winnetka Avenue near City hall. Clancy explained that the sidewalks being re-
done are in excess of 10 years old and were made with pavers that are susceptible
to salt and are deteriorating.
Waldhauser referred to proposed work on the frontage road south of 1-394 and
asked if there is any way to share those costs with St Louis Park. Clancy stated
that the portions of the frontage road located in Golden Valley are Golden Valley's
responsibility but that part of the funding will come from state aid money.
Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission
November 24, 2008
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Waldhauser asked if there is a list available of state aid streets. Clancy said she
could provide the Planning Commission with a map showing state aid streets.
Waldhauser asked if the City keeps track of the total cost of the III program, City
versus residential. Virnig said yes and added that City receives matching funds
from the Metropolitan Council. Clancy explained that the City is not taking any
portion of the matching funds for the private work being done.
Keysser asked if the market value for properties is going down. Virnig said
residential values are down 1.2% and commercial values are up 7%.
Grimes explained that the Capital Improvement Programs is a part of the
Comprehensive plan and that it is the Planning Commissioners responsibility to
decide if it is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
MOVED by Cera, seconded by McCarty and motion carried unanimously to
recommend approval of the 2009-2013 Capital Improvement Program as it is
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
-Short Recess-
4. Reports on Meetings of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority,
City Council, Board of Zoning Appeals and other Meetings
No reports were given.
5. Other Business
McCarty asked for an update on the Applewood Pointe proposal. Grimes stated
that United Properties has submitted their Final Plan PUD application but they
asked that City reviews be put on hold at this point.
Hogeboom gave an update on the status of the Comprehensive Plan. He stated
that a draft copy of the plan has been sent to surrounding cities and jurisdictions
for their review. He added that the first public hearing should take place
sometime in February 2009.
Waldhauser asked about connecting the trails near Bassett Creek and
Briarwood. Grimes talked about the County's trail plan.
6. Adjournment
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Lester Eck, Secretary