05-05-09 CC Agenda Packet (entire)
AGENDA
Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
Golden Valley City Hall
7800 Golden Valley Road
Council Chamber
May 5,2009
6:30 p.m.
The Council may consider item numbers 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6
prior to the public hearings scheduled at 7:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
A. Roll Call
B. Citizen Commendation Awards - Curtis Larson and Robert Terlson
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 its
normal sequence on the agenda.
A. Approval of Minutes - City Council Meeting - April 21,2009
B. Approval of Check Registers:
1. City
2. Housing and Redevelopment Authority
C. Licenses:
1. General Business Licenses
2. Solicitor's License - Back Four Ltd.
D. Minutes of Boards and Commissions:
1. Planning Commission - February 23, 2009
2. Environmental Commission - March 23, 2009
3. Open Space and Recreation Commission - February 23, 2009
4. Envision Connection Project Board of Directors - March 19,2009
5. Bassett Creek Water Management Commission - January 15, 2009
6. Joint Environmental Commission, Planning Commission, Open Space and
Recreation Commission and City Council - March 23, 2009
E. Bids and Quotes:
1. Sealcoat - Quotes
F. Letters and/or Petitions
1. Letter from Bruce Peterson Regarding Resignation from Civil Service
Commission
G. Council Appointment - Assistant Weed Inspector
H. Proclamation for Arbor Day and Month - May 2009
I. Approval of Requests for Beer and/or Wine at Brookview Park
J. Call for Public Hearing - Private Activity Bonds - WorkAbilities, Inc. - 6/2/09 09-27
K. Board/Commission Reappointments
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7:00 PM
5. OLD BUSINESS
A. Second Consideration - Ordinance #417 - Amending Section 10.85, Broadening the
Type of Nuisance Activity Leading to Repeat Nuisance Call Service Fees
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. Announcements of Meetings
B. Mayor and Council Communications
7. ADJOURNMENT
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Memorandum
Police Department
763-593-8079 I 763-593-8098 (fax)
Executive Summary For Action
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
May 5, 2009
Agenda Item
1. B. Citizen Commendation Awards - Curtis Larson and Robert Terlson
Prepared By
Stacy Altonen, Police Chief
Summary
On April 10, 2009 Mr. Larson and Mr. Terlson observed a pickup truck parked in a parking lot
in the 2500 block of Hillsboro Avenue North with the engine running and a hose extending
from the tailpipe into the cab of the vehicle. Upon further observation Mr. Larson and Mr.
Terlson noticed a male occupant was inside the vehicle. Mr. Larson and Mr. Terlson turned
off the ignition and notified the police department for assistance. Due to Mr. Larson and Mr.
Terlson's observations, the male occupant received medical attention and did recover from
carbon monoxide exposure.
On behalf of the Police Department and the City of Golden Valley, I am presenting to Mr.
Curtis Larson and Mr. Robert Terlson the Golden Valley Police Department Citizen's
Commendation in appreciation for their quick and selfless actions during this incident.
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Memorandum
Finance
763-593-8013/763-593-8109 (fax)
Executive Summary For Action
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
May 5, 2009
Agenda Item
3. B. 1. 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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Memorandum
Finance
763-593-8013/763-593-8109 (fax)
Executive Summary For Action
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
May 5, 2009
Agenda Item
3. B. 2. Approval of Housing and Redevelopment Authority Check Register
Prepared By
Sue Virnig, Finance Director
Summary
Approval of check register for various vendor claims against the Housing and Redevelopment
Authority.
Attachments
Loose in agenda packet.
Recommended Action
Motion to authorize the payment of the bills as submitted.
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Me orandum
Inspections
763~593~8090 I 763~593-3997 (fax)
Executive Summary For Action
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
May 5, 2009
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.
#3915
Holiday Station Store #130
7925 Wayzata Boulevard
Retail Fireworks
(inside store)
$100.00
Recommended Action
Motion to authorize the issuance of licenses as recommended by staff.
Memorandum
City Administration/Council
763-593-8002/763-593-8109 (fax)
Executive Summary For Action
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
May 5, 2009
Agenda Item
3. C. 2. Solicitor's License - Back Four Ltd.
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. This license period is from May 6, 2009 thru June 30, 2010.
Attachments
Peddler/Solicitor License Application (4 pages)
Recommended Action
Motion to approve the solicitor's license for Back Four Ltd.
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
TO: Golden Valley City Council Fee Paid: $ dO, 0 0
7800 Golden Valley Road Number. of Persons: J
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Enclose the sum of $ -SO-OO 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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period of ~ tp () through 6/30/.aj., subject to the conditions and provisions of said City Code.
hereby makes application for the
REQUIRED LICENSE INFORMATION
Applicant (if different from above):
Name
Address
(Include City, State and Zip Code)
Telephone Number (including area code)
Date of Birth (if an individual)
Business Name of Applicant
Address
(Include City, State and Zip Code)
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Define Business
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
Address of Organization
(Include City, State and Zip Code)
Telephone Number (Including Area Code)
Define Business
(Corporation, Proprietorship, Partnership, etc.; State of Incorporation)
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:
(If more space is needed, attach additional sheets)
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being first duly sworn, depose and say that all the foregoing information is true to his/her own
knowledge except as to matters therein stated on information and b i ,and as to such matters,
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he/she believes them to be true.
(Signature of Applicant/Principal Officer)
JUDITH A. NALLY
NOTARY PUBLIC - MINNESOTA
My Commission Expires Jan. 31, 2010
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
TO: Golden Valley City Council Fee Paid: $ do, 0 0
7800 Golden Valley Road Number. of Persons: I
Golden Valley, MN 55427 Type of License Requested: ?~ I r (: -;f () r
Enclose the sum of $ SO-oO for I (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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period of ' t } fi through 6/30/10, subject to the conditions and provisions of said City Code.
hereby makes application for the
REQUIRED LICENSE INFORMATION
Applicant (if different from above):
Name
Address
(Include City, State and Zip Code)
Telephone Number (including area code)
Date of Birth (if an individual)
Business Name of Applicant
Address
(Include City, State and Zip Code)
~n, Proprietorship, Partnership, etc.; State of Incorporation)
Description of goods or services for sale (include prices) or indicate if soliciting donations. If more
space is needed, attac~ additional sheets (be specific): j)f't7r(.. 7-r> 6ln-.-n. ?G> )/Gifhy .FrJ7
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I
Define Business
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
Address of Organization
(Include City, State and Zip Code)
Telephone Number (Including Area Code)
Define Business
(Corporation, Proprietorship, Partnership, etc.; State of Incorporation)
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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(If more space is needed, attach additional sheets)
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being first duly sworn, depose and say that all the foregoing information is true to his/her own
knowledge except as to matters therein stated on information and b i. , and as to such matters,
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he/she believes them to be true. /
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(Signature of Applicant/Principal Officer)
JUDITH A. NALLY
NOTARY PUBLIC. MINNESOTA
My Commission Expires Jan. 31,2010
Regular Meeting of the
Golden Valley Planning Commission
February 23, 2009
A regular meeting ofthe Planning Commission was held at the Golden Valley City
Hall, Council Chambers, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota, on
Monday, February 23,2009. Chair Keysser called the meeting to order at 7 pm.
Those present were Planning Commissioners Cera, Eck, Keysser, Kluchka,
Schmidgall and Waldhauser. Also present was Director of Planning and Development
Mark Grimes, City Planner Joe Hogeboom, Assistant City Manager Jeanne Andre and
Administrative Assistant Lisa Wittman. Commissioner McCarty was absent.
1. Approval of Minutes
January 26, 2009 Regular Planning Commission Meeting
Eck noted a few typographical errors.
MOVED by Eck, seconded by Cera and motion carried to approve the January 26,
2009 minutes with the above noted corrections. Commissioner Kluchka abstained
from voting.
2. Informal Public Hearing - 2008 Comprehensive Plan Update Approval
Hogeboom explained that this item is the beginning of the public hearing process for
the approval of the 2008 Comprehensive Plan update. He referred to a PowerPoint
presentation and discussed the background issues first. He explained that the
Comprehensive Plan guides the overall vision for the City and the reason cities do a
comprehensive plan is that it is mandated by the Metropolitan Land Use Planning
Act. He stated that the first comprehensive plan in Golden Valley was created in
1959 and revisions are required every 10 years. He added that this 2008 version of
the Plan is a complete overhaul of past versions and it was written to incorporate the
goals from Envision Golden Valley and to provide electronic-based access.
Hogeboom explained that the process began with Envision Golden Valley. From
there the Planning Commission, Environmental Commission and Open Space and
Recreation Commission met once a month throughout 2007 to review the individual
chapters. The next step in the process was the open house held in spring 2008 and
it has been on the City's web site for review and featured in CityNews since June
2008. He stated that the next steps in the Comprehensive Plan update are review by
City Council on March 17 and submittal to the Metropolitan Council on April 6.
Hogeboom showed the Commissioners a picture of what the Comprehensive Plan
will look like on the City's web site. Kluchka asked how many people are currently
using the link to the Comprehensive Plan on the City's web site. Hogeboom said he
didn't know exactly how many people have used the link, but he knows the Plan is
being reviewed because he has received questions about it.
Keysser asked if a counting mechanism could be added to the City's web site.
Hogeboom said he would look into the possibility of adding a counting mechanism.
Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission
February 23, 2009
Page 2
Kluchka asked if there are any trends in the types of questions staff has received.
Hogeboom said the typical questions tend to be very specific to a certain area or
certain specific aspect of the Plan such as items that show on a map but aren't
specifically addressed as a goal in the Plan.
Eck noted that there is a projected population increase of almost 4,000 people in the
next 20 years. He asked if the City knows who these people are and what kind of
housing they are going to need. Hogeboom explained that the projected population
number comes from the Metropolitan Council and that staff initially tried to dispute
that number. He stated that the projected number involves future births, deaths,
regional migration, housing trends, gas prices, etc. He added that most of the
accommodation for future growth will be in the 1-394 Corridor area. Eck asked what
types of housing the City could provide for an additional 4,000 people. Kluchka said
he thinks the issue is addressed in the Plan itself and added that the 4,000 number
is a good goal for the Plan to address, but it will be driven by the market. Grimes
explained that while this is a plan for the City it is also a regional plan that the
Metropolitan Council uses to ensure that existing resources are used efficiently as
possible.
Hogeboom discussed demographic information and noted that the future land
availability along freeway corridors indicates a growth in employment numbers. In
2010 Golden Valley is projected to have 31,700 jobs and the number of jobs is
expected to grow by approximately 2,000 jobs in the next 20 years.
Hogeboom showed a proposed land use map and chart showing how land use in
Golden Valley is comprised. Residential properties account for 48% of the total land,
commercial properties account for 7% of the total land, industrial properties account
for 8% of the total land, institutional and recreational account for 25% of the total
land and major highways account for 6% of the total land.
Hogeboom discussed land use issues and challenges including the integration of
new development with the existing style of development in Golden Valley, preserving
the character of post-war suburban architecture unique to first-ring suburbs,
protecting the character of neighborhoods while promoting business and tax growth,
enhancing community shopping and service options, considering quality mixed use
designs for future development, working to connect to regional destinations, and
encouraging appropriate placement of high density development.
Hogeboom referred to Chapter 4 of the Plan titled Special Planning Districts. He
explained that currently this chapter only includes the 1-394 Corridor study with the
possibility of amending the Plan in the future to include the Douglas Drive Corridor
study.
Hogeboom referred to Chapter 5 of the Plan titled Housing. He stated that housing
consumes 3,195 acres in Golden Valley and of that 81.4% is owner-occupied.
Golden Valley has 6,430 single family homes and a total number of 8,450 rental
units. Cera referred to the 81.4% owner-occupied figure and asked if that was 81.4%
of single family homes or of total housing units in Golden Valley.
Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission
February 23, 2009
Page 3
Hogeboom said it is total units in Golden Valley. Grimes stated he thinks the number
8,450 listed for rental units is incorrect and that the number 8,450 represents the
total number of housing units, not rental units. Hogeboom agreed. Keysser asked
how senior housing is figured into the numbers. Hogeboom said it depends if the
units are owned or rented.
Hogeboom discussed housing factors including: lifecycle housing, inclusionary
housing and housing maintenance issues. He referred to a map that illustrated the
age of the housing stock in Golden Valley.
Hogeboom stated that other chapters in the Plan include: Parks, Transportation,
Wastewater, Water Supply and Surface Water. Grimes added that Chapter 11 of the
Plan is the Capital Improvement Program.
Cera asked if an update of the Plan is done every ten years. Hogeboom said yes
and added that the next full update of the Plan will occur in 2018. Grimes added that
if the Plan is amended before the next required update, the City is required to have
the Metropolitan Council and neighboring communities review any proposed
amendments.
Keysser asked if staff has received any feedback from surrounding communities.
Hogeboom stated that they have received some minor comments from the Three
Rivers Park District and that all comments and responses from surrounding
communities are included in Golden Valley's submittal. Grimes added that Golden
Valley's Plan has been very well received by surrounding communities.
Cera asked if Golden Valley has received any surrounding community's plans.
Hogeboom said he has received a few plans from surrounding communities.
Keysser opened the public hearing. Seeing and hearing no one wishing to comment,
Keysser closed the public hearing.
Kluchka said he thinks it is important to help people understand that this is a long
term plan and not necessarily specific to their individual property. He suggested
placing all resident comments and questions on the City's web site.
MOVED by Kluchka, seconded by Eck and motion carried unanimously to
recommend approval of the adoption of the 2008 Comprehensive Plan Update.
3. Continued Item - Consideration of Resolution No. 09-01 Finding that the
Redevelopment Plan for the Douglas Drive Redevelopment Project Area
Conforms to the City's Comprehensive Plan
Assistant City Manager Jeanne Andre, reviewed the history of the Douglas Drive
Redevelopment Plan. She explained that the HRA, in response to an application
submitted by United Properties for senior housing at Douglas Drive and Golden
Valley Road, was going to consider a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district for
Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission
February 23, 2009
Page 4
some of the parcels. As part of creating a TIF district there has to be a
redevelopment plan in place. She stated that United Properties has not proceeded
with their plans since the Redevelopment Plan was last reviewed by the Planning
Commission. However, the City Council and the HRA are still interested in going
forward with the Redevelopment Plan at this time.
Andre said she understands the Planning Commission's concerns were that the
proposed redevelopment area was too small and that the Plan defined specific uses
rather than just defining the existing conditions. She said the Plan went back to the
HRA with the Planning Commission comments. She reported that the HRA would
like to proceed with the smaller area originally presented to the Planning
Commission. She suggested that the reason the HRA wants to proceed with the
smaller area is that there are infrastructure issues to address, particularly the need
for a sidewalk or trail on the east side of Douglas Drive between Duluth Street down
to the Luce Line trail. She added that sometimes a redevelopment plan must be in
place in order to apply for funding.
Andre referred to the Planning Commission's second concern regarding specific
uses rather than just defining the existing conditions. She noted that a new section
titled Development Opportunities has been added to plan. She explained that the
purpose of a redevelopment plan is to identify opportunities and what could
hypothetically happen and the direction the City would like to take.
Andre referred to the resolution approving the Plan and explained that the previous
resolution referred to both the TIF plan and the Redevelopment Plan but this new
resolution, which has been renumbered to match the year, is only regarding the
Redevelopment Plan. She explained that according to state statute the Planning
Commission is to review the Plan and decide if it is compatible with the
Comprehensive Plan. The next step is to bring the Plan to the City Council for
approval.
Keysser asked what was changed in Section 6 in the plan. Andre explained what
changed and said the main goal is to focus on the infrastructure in that area.
Kluchka asked if the redevelopment plan is targeted for areas where the City wants
redevelopment to take place and how the City addresses not identifying areas that
have been recently developed or areas that we know don't need development. He
asked Andre to address why there are areas defined and not specific properties.
Andre said she used Valley Square as a guide for this redevelopment plan. She said
typically the items that aren't changing are addressed in the text of the plan and the
map shows the boundaries. She explained that redevelopment areas are also about
public infrastructure as well as private developments and that redevelopment doesn't
always involve removing a building and constructing something new in its place.
Keysser asked if United Properties were to come back with their Applewood
proposal how it would fit in with this redevelopment plan and if the properties would
have to be rezoned. Andre stated that the properties would have to be rezoned and
the project would have to be compatible with the Comprehensive Plan.
Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission
February 23, 2009
Page 5
Keysser suggested that the resolution be changed to say that the Redevelopment
Plan is compatible with the proposed 2008 Comprehensive Plan, not the City's
current Comprehensive Plan.
Kluchka asked Grimes to describe how this Redevelopment Plan is compatible with
the Comprehensive Plan. Grimes explained that the properties in the Douglas Drive
Corridor area are designated for either medium density or high density residential
from Golden Valley Road all the way to the rail road tracks to the north. The
properties to the north of the rail road tracks are all designated for office or
commercial. Andre added that the parcel to the south of Golden Valley Road is
designated Industrial.
Waldhauser stated that she recalls the Comprehensive Plan having language that
says the City wants to see increased retail/commercial development at major
intersections and more opportunities for multi-family housing buffering single family
neighborhoods so she thinks the Douglas Drive Redevelopment Plan is consistent to
the Comprehensive Plan.
Keysser reiterated that he would like the resolution be changed to include the words
"2008 Comprehensive Plan as currently recommended". Andre said she would
review the language with the attorney who wrote it.
Kluchka suggested writing a list, similar to findings, stating how this redevelopment
plan is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan. Grimes stated that he would
address that in his memo to the City Council.
MOVED by Eck, seconded by Kluchka and motion carried unanimously finding that
the Redevelopment Plan for the Douglas Drive Redevelopment Project Area
conforms to the City's Comprehensive Plan and to approve Resolution 09-01.
4. Informal Public Hearing - Zoning Code Amendment - Regarding
Definition of "Building Height" and "Average Grade"
Applicant: City of Golden Valley
Purpose: To amend the definition of Building Height and Average Grade
in the City Code
Hogeboom reminded the Planning Commission that they reviewed this item at
their January 12, 2009 meeting. He explained the reason he is bringing it back to
the Planning Commission now is that staff has added language to the ordinance
regarding criteria that would be considered by staff to allow the average grade to
be more than one foot higher than the previously existing grade if there are
drainage issues with the property. He added that there was also language in the
building height definition that referred to average grade so that language has now
been moved to be made a part of the "average grade" definition.
Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission
February 23, 2009
Page 6
Keysser asked if the proposed new language would apply to a property where the
grade was already above the elevation of the street. Hogeboom said no, the
proposed new language would only apply to properties where the grade creates a
drainage issue. Grimes added that staff needs language in the Code that allows
for dealing with extenuating circumstances.
Waldhauser referred to the first paragraph in the definition of "average grade" and
asked if the language means that the average grade for a property facing two
streets would be taken at six points. Hogeboom said he would clarify the language
in the first paragraph.
Keysser opened the public hearing.
Rich Baker, 224 Janalyn Circle, stated he thinks criteria numbers three and four in
the proposed new language are quantitative, but criteria numbers one and two are
not.
Keysser explained that criteria numbers two and three work together because staff
needs to know the elevation of the street in order to establish a minimum driveway
grade of 3%. Kluchka added that criteria number one is also quantitative because
it establishes where measurements are taken from. Grimes added that every time
a home is demolished elevations are taken prior to the demolition in order to
establish the grade for a new house.
Baker asked if a person could build a berm in order to raise the grade up. Keysser
said this ordinance would not allow that.
Seeing and hearing no one else wishing to speak, Keysser closed the public
hearing.
MOVED by Cera, seconded by Waldhauser and motion carried unanimously to
recommend approval of amending definitions 8.5 (Average Grade) and 12
(Building Height) in Section 11.03 of the City Code.
--Short Recess--
5. Reports on Meetings of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority, City
Council, Board of Zoning Appeals and other Meetings
Kluchka asked about the February 10, 2009 Council/Manager meeting where the
Douglas Drive Corridor study was discussed.
Hogeboom stated that he gave an update to the City Council regarding the status of
the Douglas Drive Corridor Study. He stated that Transit for Livable Communities
(TLC) has more grant money available and they would like Golden Valley to reduce
the number of lanes on Douglas Drive from four lanes to three lanes, the center lane
being a turn lane, from Medicine Lake Road to Golden Valley Road. Changing the
lanes would allow for bike lanes or shoulders on both sides of the street.
Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission
February 23, 2009
Page 7
Grimes added that three lanes seem to work well and one benefit is if it doesn't work
out the lanes can be repainted or changed in the future. Hogeboom said the next
steps are to prioritize which infrastructure improvements have priority.
6. Other Business
Waldhauser noted that more and more documents are being put on the City's web
site and questioned if there was a way to make PDF documents smaller or
somehow easier to download for people with a slower internet connection.
Hogeboom said he would talk to the Communications staff about what could be
done. Kluchka stated that the PDF format is a standard format and recommended
that the City not change the way documents are being put on the web site.
Grimes stated that the Comprehensive Plan will also be available on CD.
Waldhauser asked about the progress of amending the zoning code regarding the
height allowed for buildings in the R-4 zoning district. Grimes said his recollection
of previous discussions is that allowing a height of 96 feet in the R-4 zoning district
is too much. He thinks the intent was to allow 60 feet or 5 stories and heights
above that would require a variance or a PUD. He added that proposed new
language will come back to the Planning Commission in the future.
7. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 pm.
Lester Eck, Secretary
GOLDEN VALLEY ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
Minutes
March 23, 2009
Present: Commissioners Baker, Chandlee, Hill, Pawluk and Stremel. Also
present were Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public Works; AI
Lundstrom, Environmental Coordinator; and Lisa Nesbitt,
Administrative Assistant.
Absent: Commissioner Anderson
1. Call to Order
Pawluk called the meeting to order at 7:07 pm.
2. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes - February 23. 2009
MOVED by Chand lee, seconded by Baker, and the motion carried unanimously
to approve the minutes of the February 23, 2009 meeting.
3. Mavor's Climate Protection Agreement (MCPA)
. MCPA Proqress Report
A. Measure ment - Staff is waiting for delivery of the ICLEI software.
Reports from the energy audits for Vehicle Maintenance and Park
Maintenance buildings were reviewed.
B. Educa tion Articles - A draft of the March/April CityNews article on
"Measuring Your Carbon Footprint" was reviewed. Chand lee
drafted an article on the buckthorn project for the May/June issue.
Staff forwarded the draft to the Communications department.
C. Development Materials - nothing new.
D. Education Forum -Pawluk asked the commissioners to think of
ways to disseminate the information presented by Dr. Baker.
E. Green Team - At the 2/26/09 meeting a representative from the
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's Sustainable Community
Development Department explained the "NextStep" resource
initiative.
4. Commission Terms
Commissioners Baker, Hill and Pawluk all have terms that are ending
May, 2009. The Mayor has requested that they contact her with their
intentions.
5. Letter from Ohene Amoako
Received and filed
Minutes of the Environmental Commission
March 23, 2009
Page 2 of2
6. Proaram/Proiect Updates
A. TMDL
i. Sweeney Lake - additional modeling is required so the
project is delayed by two months.
ii. Medicine Lake - a task force will be meeting to discuss
modeling.
III. Wirth Lake - no change.
iv. Minnehaha Creek and Hiawatha - no change.
S. 1/1 - Point of Sale inspections are beginning to pick up. The City is
installing long term flow monitors.
C. Private Development Update - Duke Development has informed
the City that they are not moving forward with the office buildings.
7. Commission Member Council Reports
None
8. Other Business
Pawluk asked when the elections need to take place for the incoming
Chair and Vice Chair positions. Staff will look at the by-laws.
Hill learned that plastic bottle caps can be brought to Aveda salons/stores
for recycling.
Baker knows of a business that collects clamshell type packaging and
brings them to recycling once a month. He will research further.
9. Adiourn
MOVED by Baker, seconded by Hill, and the motion carried to adjourn.
The meeting adjourned at 7:52 pm. The next scheduled meeting will be April 27,
2009 at 7:00 pm.
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OPEN SPACE & RECREATION COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
Brookview Community Center
Monday, February 23, 2009
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, Bob Mattison, Anne Saffert, Jerry Sandler,
Jim Vaughan,
Rick Jacobson, Director of Parks and Recreation; and Sheila Van Sloun,
Administrative Assistant.
Absent:
Jim Johnson and Kelly Kuebelbeck.
III. Agenda changes or Additions
Vaughan added deer survey discussion.
IV. Approval of Minutes - November 24, 2008
MOTION: Moved by Ber~man and seconded by Mattison to approve the
November 24t meeting minutes. Motion carried unanimously.
V. Sidewalk Committee Report
Vaughan and Mattison, who are committee members, gave details of the last
meeting. They shared a map of the city explaining the progress made and discussed
future additions.
VI. Sandburg Middle School Athletic Fields
Mattison explained that the school has been proposed to close. He said surrounding
city's have been communicating with the school to propose moving their programs
into the location.
Minutes of the Golden Valley Open Space and Recreation Commission
February 23, 2009
Page 2
Jacobson said Golden Valley has use of and maintains the fields Late May through
Labor Day. He added that the fields have been used for city sponsored use since the
early-mid 1980's. Jacobson will keep the Commission informed as more details
emerge.
VII. Dog Park
Jacobson said the City Council will be meeting March 14th for a work session.
Jacobson then discussed dog park amenities and possible locations. He then
updated the Commission on the status of a potential dog park. Possible sites have
been brainstormed and more information will be brought to the Commission at future
meetings.
VIII. Run the Valley
Jacobson reminded the Commission that Run the Valley will take place on April
4th and start at Davis Community Center. He also distributed fliers with a registration
form.
IX. Old Business
Preschool Playtime
Jacobson said the playtime is going well and participation numbers are good.
Luce Line
Jacobson said there has been nothing new to report since the last meeting.
Canadian Pacific
Jacobson said Three Rivers Park District is moving ahead with the feasibility study
for the north/south connection.
Deer Survey
Jacobson said an aerial study done on January 21st found 51 deer in Golden Valley.
He said the City has contracted with the same organization as last year to manage
the population again this year.
X. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Moved by Mattison and seconded by Bergman to adjourn at 8:00 p.m.
Motion carried unanimously.
Envision Connection Project
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
March 19, 2009
Present: Sharon Glover, Jim Heidelberg, Linda Loomis, Philip Lund, Dean Penk, Marshall
Tanick, and Blair Tremere
Absent: Helene Johnson and Luke Weisberg (GVCEF Representative)
Staff: Jeanne Andre
The meeting began at 7:10 pm in the Council Conference Room.
Approval of Minutes
Sharon Glover asked that "private foundation" be added to the list of options she identified
in the last sentence of first paragraph under "Fund raising to Support Bridge Builder
Activities", Penk/Lund moved to approve the minutes of February 19, 2009, as amended.
Motion carried.
Fundraising to Support Bridge Builder Activities
Sharon Glover reviewed some of the materials she provided regarding establishing a
foundation or non-profit and asked for discussion on which option would be most
appropriate and the best way to bring this issue to the City Council. Members discussed the
differences between a non-profit and a community foundation and if either option was
better suited to the goals of the Connection Project. The members decided to individually
draft a mission statement for the proposed organization and send it to Blair Tremere, who
will assemble the statements and seek to prepare a composite mission statement. Dean
Penk volunteered to assemble a list of everyone's questions regarding the proposed
organization and how the choice of organizational structure would support or distract from
accomplishing the mission. Members were requested to prepare the draft mission and
questions and send them to Blair and Dean respectively by Friday, March 27.
Sharon Glover volunteered to invite a representative of the Edina Community Foundation to
the April 23 Board Meeting to address the Board's questions. She also suggested the
group speak with someone from the Winona Community Foundation. Members suggested
that this interview might be better accomplished by phone (individual call or with the group
via speaker phone) to avoid travel from Winona. A subsequent meeting with someone from
the Minnesota Council of Foundations was suggested.
Golden Valley Connects Outreach
Golden Vallev Davs 2009 - Philip Lund has only received responses from two
organizations interested in sponsoring a booth at the community section of the Festival. He
plans to follow up with those who haven't responded.
Bridge Builder Activities
Sprina Bridae Builder Recruitment Meetina - The spring "Reunion" party is confirmed
for April 16 at the Perpich Center for Arts Education. Jeanne Andre has contacted a
number of organizations and asked them to participate. She will generate letters of
invitation to all of the groups, but asked if Board Members could undertake follow up calls.
Philip Lund will talk with groups who are participating in Valley Days. Dean Penk, Sharon
Glover and Blair Tremere volunteered to do additional calling. Jeanne Andre will prepare an
Envision Connection Project
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
March 19, 2009 - Page 2
outline as a prompt for the callers to explain the event and the "elevator" speeches groups
will be requested to make. The event will be advertised to the general public through
CityNews. The group discussed other possible options to advertise the event and decided
that groups attending should be encouraged to invite their members and a press release
should be provided to the SunPost.
Bridae Builder Quarterlv Meetina - DeDe Scanlon has confirmed the Animal Humane
Society as the venue for the June 13 Quarterly Meeting. Humane Society staff will provide
a tour of the facility. Bridge Builder Annie Cleveland who is supporting the creation of a dog
park is unable to attend this meeting. Linda Loomis said she is working with Ms. Cleveland
and may be able to give an update at this meeting.
Home Maintenance - Jeanne Andre reported that the meeting with Valley Presbyterian
Church, Calvary Church, PRISM and other organizations occurred a few weeks ago. All are
willing to work with homeowners who are having trouble responding to City violation
notices. A second meeting next week will allow the groups to report on ways each could
support this initiative.
Envision (Visi) Award
Jeanne Andre reported that the Envision Award will be publicized in the next edition of
CityNews.
Future Meetings
The April Meeting will be moved to April 23 so as not to conflict with the Spring Bridge
Builder Recruitment Meeting on April 16. Blair Tremere suggested that the May meeting be
rescheduled so as not to conflict with the Optimist Gala. The meeting was tentatively
changed to Wednesday, May 20. The final decision on the date of the May meeting will be
made in April.
The meeting ended at 9:20 pm.
Jeanne Andre, Assistant City Manager
<1~Gall to.0
The Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission (BCWMC) was called to order at 11:35 a.m.,
Thursday, January 18,2009, at Golden Valley City Hall by Vice Chair Black. Ms. Herbert conducted roll
call.
Roll Call
Crystal
Golden Valley
Medicine Lake
Minneapolis
Minnetonka
New Hope
Plymouth
Robbinsdale
St. Louis Park
Commissioner Pauline Langsdorf, Secretary
Commissioner Linda Loomis, Treasurer
Not represented
Alternate Commissioner Lisa Goddard
Not represented
Commissioner Daniel Stauner
Commissioner Ginny Black, Vice Chair
Not represented
Commissioner Manuel Jordan
Charlie LeFevere
Len Kremer
Amy Herbert
Counsel
Engineer
Recorder
Note: Commissioner Cheri Templeman & Alternate Commissioner Wayne Sicora arrived after roll
call
Also present: Laura Adler, BCWMC Technical Advisory Committee, City of St. Louis Park
Derek Asche, BCWMC Technical Advisory Committee, City of Plymouth
Mary Gwin-Lenth, City of New Hope
Dave Hanson, Alternate Commissioner, City of Golden Valley
Mayor Kathi Hemken, City of New Hope
Randy Lehr, Three Rivers Park District
Tom Mathisen, BCWMC Technical Advisory Committee, City of Crystal
Richard McCoy, BCWMC Technical Advisory Committee, City of Robbinsdale
Jeff Oliver, BCWMC Technical Advisory Committee, City of Golden Valley . ...
Stu Stockhaus, Alternate Commissioner, City of Crystal
Liz Stout, BCWMC Technical Advisory Committee, City of Minnetonka
Elizabeth Thornton, Alternate Commissioner, City of Plymouth
Acting Chair Black announced the addition of agenda item 4Cx - Invoice from the City of Golden Valley
for the 2008 financial management fee and the addition of agenda item 6cii - Wirth Lake TMDL Study
update. Ms. Loomis moved the agenda as amended. Mr. Stauner seconded the motion. The motion carried
unanimously [Cities of Medicine Lake, Minnetonka, and Robbinsdale absent from the vote]. Ms. Loomis
moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Ms. Langsdorf seconded the motion. The motion carried
unanimously [Cities of Medicine Lake, Minnetonka, and Robbinsdale absent from the vote].
No citizen input.
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A. Presentation of the December 18,2008, BCWMC meeting minutes. Minutes were approved as part of
the Consent Agenda.
B. Presentation of the Financial Statement.
The general and construction account balances reported in the January 2009 Financial Report are as
follows:
Checking Account Balance
TOTAL GENERAL FUND BALANCE
448,223.74
448,223.74
Construction Account Balance (cash)
Investment Balance
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION ACCOUNT BALANCE
-Less: Reserved for CIP projects
Construction cash/ investments available for projects
2,986,984.31
0.00
2,986,984.31
3,761,618.14
(774,633.83)
C. Presentation of Invoices for Payment Approval.
Invoices:
i. Kennedy & Graven - Legal Services through November 30, 2008 - invoice for
the amount of $858.22.
ii. Barr Engineering Company - Engineering Services through December 26,
2008 - invoice for the amount of $20,351.84.
iii. Barr Engineering Company - Sweeney Lake TMDL Services November 29 -
December 26, 2008 - invoice for the amount of $132.50.
iv. Amy' Herbert - December Recording Administrator Services -invoice for the
amount of $3,857.27.
v. SEH, Inc. - Sweeney Lake TMDL Study Phase 2 Services through November
30, 2008 - invoice for the amount of $$6,313.08.
vi. JASS - Joint Education and Public Outreach Administrative Services - invoice
for the amount of $402.78.
vii. Pauline Langsdorf - Education Exhibit Expenses (hand truck) - invoice in the
amount of $42.62.
viii. State Register - Notice and affidavit for Letters of Interest - invoice in the
amount of $67.60.
ix. Three Rivers Park District - 2008 Monitoring Expenses for Sweeney Lake
TMDL - invoice in the amount of $5,482.00.
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x. City of Golden Valley - 2008 Financial Management Fee - invoice in the
amount of $3,000.
Ms. Langsdorf moved to approve all invoices. Ms. Loomis seconded the motion. By call of roll, the
motion carried unanimously [Cities of Medicine Lake, Minnetonka, and Robbinsdale absent from the
vote].
D. Resolution 09-01 Approving the Reimbursement to the Bassett Creek Watershed management
Commission 2.5 % of the 2008 Tax Levy, for Administrative Expenses for Capital Improvement
Program (CIP) Projects and Approving the Transfer of the Funds from the CIP Account to the
Administrative Account. Ms. Loomis moved to approve Resolution 09-01. Ms. Langsdorf seconded the
motion. The motion carried unanimously [Cities of Medicine Lake, Minnetonka, and Robbinsdale
absent from the vote].
E. Resolution 09-02 Designating Depositories for Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission
Funds. Ms. Goddard moved to approve Resolution 09-02. Ms. Loomis seconded the motion. The
motion carried unanimously [Cities of Medicine Lake, Minnetonka, and Robbinsdale absent from the
vote].
No New Business
A. T A C Recommendations
i. BCWMC Capital Improvement Projects Plan (CIP) Plan Review. Mr. Kremer said the
TAC reviewed the CIP and had recommendations for the BCWMC for projects to be
completed in 2010. Mr. Kremer said the CIP document reviewed by the TAC and the member-
cities is just a version of the table included in the 2004 Watershed Management Plan that has
been added to and is more of a status report of the projects than it is a plan for future
improvements. He said the T AC recommends that the Plymouth Creek project from 26th
A venue to Medicine Lake, wwch is now scheduled to be completed in 2010, be completed by
the Commission and an assessment be made for the balance of the cost of that project. Mr.
Kremer said the BCWMC included the project in the 2009 CIP and requested that Hennepin
County assess an ad valorem tax for $600,000 of the project cost in 2009 [Note: This
information was corrected by the Commission at its February 19,2009, meeting. The
Commission did not include the $600,000 in its ad valorem tax request for collection by
Hennepin County and the Commission will need to include the full cost of the project in its
request to the County in 2009 for collection in 2010].
Mr. Kremer reported that the TAC's second recommendation is that the Bassett Creek Main
Stem restoration project from Highway 100 to Regent A venue be initiated in 2010. He said the
estimated project cost is approximately $750,000.
Mr. Kremer said the TAC also recommended the BCWMC update the current CIP table and
maintain it as a project status report and to create another table that includes only proposed
future CIP projects.
Ms. Langsdorf asked if the BCWMC would need to increase the amount it requests for its CIP
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budget for 2010 if it were to approve going ahead with the two projects. Mr. Kremer said no,
the CIP cost for 2010 would still be within the annual $1 million target for the CIP that the
BCWMC had set. Ms. Herbert said she would send out a copy of the CIP table to the
commissioners and alternate commissioners.
Ms. Loomis asked if the two projects are included in the current CIP and if the BCWMC
would need to do a plan amendment. Mr. Kremer responded that the two projects are
included in the proposed CIP but the BCWMC would need to do a minor plan amendment
before construction could begin.
Ms. Goddard asked when the public process would occur. Mr. Kremer said the BCWMC
could hold the public hearing on the projects at its March meeting. Mr. Asche said the City of
Plymouth will hold a public meeting in February for bnsinesses and residents along the creek.
Mr. Oliver reported that the TAC would like to spend twenty minutes of time at one ofits
future meetings to look closely at the format of the table of proposed future CIP projects. Mr.
Stauner said he was the Commission's liaison at the last TAC meeting and said his sense of the
discnssion is that the issue was flow of information and how good is the information that the
Commission and the member-cities are getting on the proposed projects. He said the projects
fall into three categories: 1. completed projects - so the information is of historical interest; 2.
pending projects - projects such as Twin Lake with its outstanding issues; 3. future projects -
projects that haven't been undertaken. Mr. Stauner said if the proposed new CIP table
categorizes the information in this way, it will be more useful to the Commission.
Ms. Loomis moved to approve both TAC's recommendations as detailed in the January 9,
2009, memo and T AC's request to review the format of the CIP table:
. Include the completion of the Plymouth Creek restoration project and the Main Stem
Bassett Creek restoration project in the 2010 Bassett Creek CIP. Request that Hennepin
County assess the balance of the cost of the Plymouth Creek project from 26th A venue to
Medicine Lake in 2010 and approximately $750,000 of the Main Stem Bassett project,
from Highway 100 to Regent Avenue, in 2010.
· Revise future versions of the Bassett Creek Capital Improvements Plan to only include
proposed future projects. Revise the current version of the CIP table to a project status
report. ,-.
Mr. Stauner seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously [Cities of Medicine Lake,
Minnetonka, and Robbinsdale absent from vote].
[Alternate Commissioner Sicora arrives]
ii. Plymouth Creek Restoration Project. Mr. Kremer reported that the TAC reviewed the
August 2008 draft of the Plymouth Creek Restoration Project feasibility report. The project
described was a little different than the original project proposal in that it would relocate the
lower reach of Plymouth Creek from its existing location to a location where it was naturally
and through a wetland just upstream of the proposed Medicine Park Pond project. Mr.
Kremer said the project change increased the project cost from $600,000 to $850,000. Mr.
Kremer said the feasibility report describes the project and cost taking into consideration the
stream relocation as part of the project. However, Mr. Kremer explained, the final decision on
whether or not to relocate the channel has not been made yet by the City of Plymouth. He said
the City will hold public meetings to get public input on the relocation proposal and then the
City will make a fmal decision.
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Mr. Asche said the public participation process for the creek channel project is dovetailing on
the water quality ponds project. The projects are adjacent to each other but are two separate
projects and processes. He said some of the details for relocating the creek channel and some of
the specifics for that project depend on the water quality project.
Mr. Kremer said if after the public participation process the City of Plymouth decides to go
ahead with the channel relocation, then the City recommends that the Environmental
Assessment Worksheet (EA W) be done for the Plymouth Creek Restoration project. Mr.
Kremer reported that the TAC's recommendations are:
· If the City goes ahead with the channel relocation, then the EA W should be done and the
cost estimate for the project should include the EAW and since there is a possibility that
wetland mitigation would need to be done as part of the channel relocation, although Mr.
Kremer said he didn't think wetland mitigation would be necessary, the TAC recommends
the mitigation cost also be included in the plan.
· The TAC recommends that the feasibility report and a request for a minor plan
amendment be submitted to the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources and
Hennepin County and Mr. Kremer said this action could be done now and then after the
. March public meeting the approval of the minor plan amendment process for the project
would be done.
. The TAC recommends a feasibility report be completed for the Bassett Creek Main Stem
Restoration project and submitted to BWSR and Hennepin County with a request for a
minor plan amendment. He said the request would follow the resource management plan
that is currently being prepared.
Mr. Stauner asked if some of these actions are premature because of where the City of
Plymouth is with its public participation process. Mr. Kremer said the feasibility report
outlines the most extensive scope of the project and said he doesn't think that sending the
report on with a request for a minor plan amendment would have any adverse effect on the
process. Mr. Stauner commented he would be worried that the Commission would have to go
back and redo something and then resubmit the report and request, which would bring
additional costs. Mr. Kremer said .no, if the Commission efiminates something out of the project
included in the original plan, the Commission would not have to go back and submit a new
request.
Ms. Loomis moved the recommendations as detailed in the January 9, 2009, TAC Memo:
· Revise the project cost estimate after the City completes the public participation process and
the project scope has been decided. After the public hearing, prepare and submit a request
that BWSR approve a minor plan amendment for Plymouth Creek.
. Complete a Feasibility Report for the Main Stem Bassett Creek Restoration project after the
resource management plan is completed.
Ms. Goddard seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously [Cities of Medicine Lake
and Robbinsdale absent from the vote].
iii.Review of Historic Information Regarding the Streambank Maintenance, Repair, and
Sediment Removal Fund. Mr. Kremer said there are two different ways to complete sediment
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removal or channel maintenance projects with Commission participation: One way is through
the Streambank Maintenance, Repair and Sediment Removal Fund and the other way is
through channel restoration projects included as part of the Capital Improvement Program. He
said the projects completed through the Fund are typically small projects because there isn't a
lot of money available in that Fund. Mr. Kremer said that is why the BCWMC decided to
include channel restoration projects in the CIP because those projects are much larger and
couldn't be completed with the funds available in the Streambank Maintenance, Repair, and
Sediment Removal Fund.
Mr. Kremer reminded the Commission that the TAC requested to review the information that
led up to the creation of those two different methods of completing projects. He said Ms.
Herbert pulled the information together and the TAC reviewed it. Mr. Kremer stated that the
TAC decided that in the future it would like to see general information about the various funds
included in the packet of information put together about the BCWMC's budget so that people
reviewing the Commission's budget understand the origin of the fund and the limitations of the
fund. He said the information is included in the Commission's Watershed Management Plan
and can be extracted and included in the budget report.
The Commission directed staff to prepare the information and to include it in the annual
budget information in May.
B. 2008 Bassett Creek E. Coli Monitoring Data. Mr. Kremer said the December 11, 2008, Memo
''Bassett Creek E. Coli Bacteria Monitoring 2008" from Barr Engineering summarizes the data
collection project the Commission undertook in 2008 in cooperation with the Minnesota Pollution
Control Agency. He said the Creek is listed as impaired for E. Coli and the intent of the sampling
program was to do more extensive monitoring to see if there were areas within the watershed that
were more problematic than others or if the sampling could identify a source of the E. Coli. He
said the idea of the sampling program. was to work with the MPCA for two years to see if
impairment exists and so there is another season of sampling with the MPCA proposed.
Mr. Kremer said the data shows that whenever there is a runoff event there is a potential
impairment. He said obvious sources are pet waste, ducks and geese, and wildlife. He said another
potential source is sanitary sewer overflows although he thinks those would be very rare. Mr.
Kremer said he looked at data from Minnehaha Creek and that during runoff events the creek
also has impairments. He said he also looked at data from Vermillion River. He said that River
has a fecal coliform impairment and a group studied the upstream tributaries that are urban as
part of that TMDL study. Mr. Kremer said that in 2007 the group did an extensive study
including 14 monitoring sites on two streams in Lakeville that are impaired both during runoff
event flows and during base flows to try to identify a source of the fecal coliform impairment. He
said that the study could not determine the sources of the impairment.
Mr. Kremer directed the Commission's attention to a handout passed out today prepared by the
MPCA on Best Management Practices (BMPS) that lists the BMPs that would be typically
considered to be implemented to deal with a fecal coliform impairment in an urban area. He said
the BMPs include city ordinances against pet waste, public involvement regarding pet waste, illicit
discharge detection and elimination, which all cities have in their stormwater pollution prevention
plans, construction and sediment control BMPs and post construction such as goose management,
wet detention basins, fIltration basins, constructed wetlands, detention systems, soil fdters, and
other similar BMPs.
Mr. Kremer said if a TMDL is done on Bassett Creek, those BMPs are things the Commission will
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come up with of as part of the implementation plan. He stated that he spoke with Barb Piechel of
the MPCAt who is the manager of the Mississippi TMDL studYt whether or uot she could extend
her boundary to include Bassett Creek in that boundary. She said it is something the MPCA can
consider. Mr. Kremer said that perhaps Ms. Loomis can bring the idea up at the next Mississippi
TMDL stakeholder meeting and then the Commission could discuss the topic at the next BCWMC
meeting after the next Mississippi TMDL meeting.
Mr. Kremer said that DNA fingerprinting of E. Coli samples is still in the experimental stage and
would not be a viable option for the Commission to pursue at this time.
Mr. Kremer said he thinks it makes sense to collect the second year of data but based on the data
the Commission has now he doesn't think the Commission can identify any area of the Creek that
has a significantly greater problem than any other area. Ms. Loomis directed staff to bring this
topic back in front of the Commission after the discussion at the next Mississippi TMDL Study
meeting.
C. i. Medicine Lake TMDL Study Update and Select Representative for Medicine Lake
Steering Committee. Ms. Black reminded the Commission of the Medicine Lake Steering
Committee meeting update e-mailedoutfromMichaeIWelch.Ms. Black added a brief update
about the meeting. Ms. Black said the first half of the meeting was a discussion and three themes
seemed to dominate the discussion including an equitable distribution of the load, the cost, and
preserving or enhancing habitat where opportunities present themselves. She said the second half
of the meeting focused on models.
Ms. Black said that the BCWMC needs to select a Commission representative for the Medicine
Lake TMDL Study Steering Committee. Mr. Jordan responded that he would be able to attend
some of the meetings and would be willing to share the role of representative with another
commissioner but would not be able to attend each meeting. Ms. Black asked Mr. Jordan to touch
base with Mr. Welch about alternating the meetings.
ii. Wirth Lake Steering Committee Representative. Mr. Kremer said the BCWMC is looking
for a commissioner that can represent the BCWMC on the Wirth Lake TMDL Study steering
committee. He said the steering committee will hold approximately four meetings. Mr. Kremer
reminded the Commission that Minneapolis, Golden Valley, l\fnIDOT, and Hennepin County are
MS-4s for the TMDL Mr. Stauner said he could probably be the Commission's representative and
asked Ms. Herbert to contact him regarding the date of the first meeting. Ms. Black said she could
be the alternate representative. The Commission directed Ms. Herbert to add Mr. Stauner as the
representative and Ms. Black as the alternate representative to the Wirth Lake Stakeholder list.
D. Education and Public Outreach Committee
i. Grant Reimbursement Request from St. David's Child Development & Family
Services. Ms. Langsdorf reported that the Education and Public Outreach Committee
recommends payment of the invoice from St. Davidts in the amount of $366.68 out of the
2008 demonstration! grants budget item. Ms. Langsdorf noted that the BCWMC
previously approved up to $1,000 in education grant funds for this grant. [See following
motion for approvaI.]
ii. Grant Application from Crystal Environmental Quality Committee. Ms. Langsdorf
said the BCWMC received an education grant application from the City of Crystars
Environmental Quality Committee. She said the grant would help support a city program
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called "Score One for Mother Nature and the storm drains in the Bassett Creek watershed -
Storm Drain Baseball." Ms. Langsdorf said the Education and Public Outreach Committee
recommends the BCWMC fund the grant in the amount of $700 from the 2008
demonstration! grants budget for payment in 2009. Mr. Stauner moved to approve both the
grant reimbursement request from St. David's in the amount of $366.68 and the funding of
the grant application from Crystal's Environmental Quality Committee in the amount of
$700. Mr. Jordan seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously [Cities of Medicine
Lake and Minnetonka absent from the vote].
iii. Proposal to Carry-over 2008 Budgeted Funds to 2009 Budget. Ms. Langsdorf
stated that in 2008 the BCWMC approved a $1,000 grant from the Commission's
demonstration! education grant bndget line for the Blake School's rain garden project. Ms.
Langsdorf said the Education and Public Outreach Committee would like $1,000 carried
over from the BCWMC's 2008 demonstration! education grant budget to its 2009
demonstration! education grant budget.. She said the Committee also recommends carrying-
over $700 from the 2008 demonstration! education grant budget to the 2009 demonstration!
education grant budget for payment of the Crystal Environmental Quality Committee
education grant. Ms. Langsdorf moved that the BCWMC carry-over $1,700 from the 2008
demonstration! education grant budget to the 2009 demonstration! education grant budget.
Mr. Stauner seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously [Cities of Medicine Lake
and Minnetonka absent from the vote].
iv. Proposed 2009 Watershed Education Partnership with Metro Blooms - Rain
Garden Workshops. Ms. Langsdorf stated that in the spring of 2008 the Education and
Public Outreach Committee budgeted $1,000 to support the Metro Blooms Rain Garden
Workshops in 2009. She reported that the Committee recommends that the Commission
increase its level of support of the Metro Blooms Rain Garden Workshops by $1,000 for a
total of $2,000 in 2009. She said the Committee recommends the BCWMC move $1,000
out of the 2009 CAMP budget and into the 2009 Watershed Education Partnerships
budget.
Ms. Langsdorf moved to approve funding the 2009 Metro Blooms Rain Garden Workshop
program at $2,000 instead of the previously approved $1,000 and to move $1,000 out of the
2009 CAMP budget into the 2009 Watershed Education Partnerships in order to fund the
$1,000 increase in support for the Metro Blooms program. Ms~ Loomis seconded the
motion. The motion carried unanimously [Cities of Medicine Lake and Minnetonka absent
from the vote].
[Commissioner Templeman arrives].
Ms. Langsdorf said if cities are interested in hosting a workshop they can contact Metro
Blooms and that the cities do need to be aware that there is a cost of $750 to host a
workshop.
Ms. Thornton noted that in page 2 of the Education and Public Outreach Committee
meeting minutes the reference to S1. Joseph should be a reference to St. David's.
v. Proposal to Amend 2009 Budget - Deferred to February BCWMC meeting.
E. 2008 Water Quality Monitoring Program. Mr. Kremer stated that the annual report for
Bassett Creek on water quality monitoring is being prepared by Barr Engineering. He said the
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person preparing the report brought to his attention the change in the water quality for Twin
Lake in 2008. Mr. Kremer said that Twin Lake is adjacent to Sweeney Lake and that there is
actually a connection between the two lakes. He said that data show that since 1992 Twin Lake has
had excellent water quality with phosphorus levels in the 20s parts per billion (ppb) and has been
one of the best lakes in terms of water quality in the metropolitan area. Mr. Kremer said the
change in water quality in 2008 is a concern. He said the change in average phosphorus
concentration went from the 20s ppb to over 40 ppb, which is a very significant change. Mr.
Kremer said that change is either due to a flow coming from Sweeney Lake in the spring, since
phosphorus concentrations in Sweeney Lake is very high, or due to an internal load from bottom
sediments in Twin Lake, or a combination of those two factors. Mr. Kremer said he is
recommending the BCWMC conduct additional sampling on Twin Lake and on Sweeney Lake in
2009 to figure out the source of the change in water quality. He said his recommendation is that
both Twin Lake and Sweeney Lake be sampled although to a lesser extent than last year. He said
the intent behind the additional sampling is to figure out whether Sweeney Lake is the source of
the phosphorus or whether the bottom sediments in Twin Lake are the source.
Mr. Kremer explained that the sampling and the analysis of the samples would cost approximately
$5,000. He said there should be a sample taken before ice out and then samples should be taken
between May and September. Mr. Kremer stated that phosphorus concentrations are typically
very high under the ice and if the sample taken prior to ice out shows that phosphorus
concentrations are very high it may indicate that the Twin Lake bottom sediments are the source
of the increased phosphorus level in the lake.
Ms. Black asked if the additional $5,000 would fit in the 2009 monitoring budget. Mr. Kremer said
it should fit and if not, the cost could go under the surveys and studies budget. Mr. Kremer said
that in the discussion in the next agenda item Barr will ask for Commission direction regarding
the 2009 Water Quality Monitoring program. Ms. Black said no action needs to be taken
regarding the 2008 water quality budget at this time.
F. 2009 Water Quality Monitoring Program. Mr. Kremer stated that every three years the
BCWMC has sampled seven different locations in the creek for macroinvertebrates and has
tracked what is happening with water quality in the creek based on the populations of those
invertebrates. He said that in addition to the creek sampling, the BCWMC has sampled two or
three lakes every year. Mr. Kremer explained that in 2009 the sampling is slated for Northwood
Lake and North and South Rice and probably the last time they were sampled by the BCWMC
was approximately four years ago. Mr. Kremer said if the Commission wants to go ahead with the
proposed 2009 water quality program, he recommends the Commission direct Barr to prepare for
the Commission's February meeting a more detailed cost estimate of the 2009 monitoring costs
and to see whether or not the additional sampling on Twin and Sweeney Lakes would fit into the
Commission's 2009 budget. Ms. Goddard moved for the Commission Engineer to do a more
detailed cost estimate of the 2009 water quality monitoring program and to present theyinformation at the February Commission meeting.
A. Chair:
i. Acting Chair Black reminded the Commission that it will be discussing its mission and goals at
the February meeting and asked the Commission to review the goals listed in the
Commission's Watershed Management Plan.
B. Commissioners:
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i. Mr. Stauner stated that he thought it would be wise for the Commission to bring up the topic
of 9209 40 Vz A venue North in New Hope at least every 90 days and requested the topic be
added to the February agenda.
C. Committees:
i. Administrative Services. Acting Chair Black said the Administrative Services Committee will
have its next meeting on February 5th at 4:30 p.m. at Golden Valley City Hall in the Council
Conference Room.
ii. Education and Public Outreach Committee: Ms. Langsdorf announced that there will be a
discussion group meeting on Wednesday, February 4th from 1:00 to 3:30 pm in St Paul regarding
the state plan for environmental education and that she will forward the e-mail to Ms. Herbert to
send to the Commission.
Ms. Langsdorf announced that the next Education Committee meeting is February 4th at 9:00 a.m.
in the Council Conference Room at Golden Valley City Hall and the next Joint Education and
Public Outreach meeting is February 10th at 8:30 a.m. in the Medicine Lake Room at Plymouth
City Hall.
D. Counsel*
E. Engineer:
i. Mr. Kremer stated that there is supposed to be a summary of the four meetings conducted by
BWSR regarding the use of the Clean Water Legacy money available on the BWSR Web site
early next week. He said Ms. Herbert can send the link to that summary once it is available.
Mr. Kremer said he heard from BWSR staff that it expects to have some type of grants
program with applications available in fall of 2009. He said he thinks the Commission has
several projects that could qualify for the program such as Twin Lake, Parkers Lake,
Plymouth Creek, and the Bassett Creek Main Stem.
ii. Mr. Kremer said he received a call from Brooke Asleson of the MPCA who said the MPCA is
in the process of developing a scope of work for a watershed TMDL study for Elm Creek that
would deal with all the remaining impairments in Elm Creek and she is suggesting the
Commission consider the possibility of creating a watershed TMDL for Bassett Creek for
2010. Mr. Kremer said Northwood Lake is impaired and the stream is impaired for biota, E.
Coli and fISheries. Mr. Kremer said this topic should be put on a future Commission agenda
for discussion and it should probably be put on the agenda prior to the budget discussions
since the MPCA said it would like Commission participation in the cost of the TMDL.
iii. Mr. Kremer stated that the City of Crystal is putting together a request for proposals for
preparing the technical details on a study of Memory Lane Pond and the options for an outlet
Mr. Kremer asked the Commission if it is a conflict of interest for Barr to submit a proposal to
supply the technical details. Mr. Mathisen said the City of Crystal is looking at an ok from the
Commission to receive a proposal from Barr. Mr. Kremer said someday the City of Crystal
could come to the BCWMC and present the technical information and the BCWMC would be
in a position of needing to review that technical information. Mr. Stauner said he does see a
potential conflict of interest. Ms. Black said the Commission could use a different engineer to
review the technical details. Mr. Stauner said that is a viable option and a reasonable solution.
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Joint Meeting of the
Golden Valley Environmental Commission, Planning Commission, Open Space
and Recreation Commission, and City Council
March 23, 2009
A joint meeting of the Environmental Commission, Planning Commission, Open Space
and Recreation Commission and City Council was held at the Golden Valley City Hall,
Council Conference Room, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota, on
Monday, March 23, 2009. Environmental Commission Chair Jon Pawluk called the
meeting to order at 6 pm.
Those present were, City Council Members Loomis, Freiberg, Pentel, Scanlon, and
Shaffer; Environmental Commissioners, Baker, Chandlee, Hill, Pawluk and Stremel;
Planning Commissioners Eck, Schmidgall and Waldhauser; Open Space and Recreation
Commissioners Bergman, Graves, Mattison, Saffert, Sandler, and Vaughan. Also present
was Director of Parks & Recreation Rick Jacobson, Director of Planning and
Development Mark Grimes, Director of Public Works Jeannine Clancy, Environmental
Coordinator AI Lundstrom, and Administrative Assistant Lisa Nesbitt
1. Presentation by Dr. Lawrence Baker
Pawluk introduced Dr. Baker. His presentation titled "Estimating household CO2
Emissions", included information on Minnesota's energy sources and trends and a Twin
Cities household ecosystem study. He then discussed with those in attendance, the
potential values of emissions reduction projects in Golden Valley.
A copy of his presentation is on file.
2. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 pm.
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Memorandum
Public Works
763-593-8030 I 763-593-3988 (fax)
Executive Summary For Action
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
May 5, 2009
Agenda Item
3. E. 1. Award 2009 Sealcoat Project 09-09
Prepared By
Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public Works
Ron Nims, Public Works Project Coordinator
Summary
Staff opened the following bids for the 2009 Sealcoating Project No. 09-09 on April 27, 2009:
Pearson Brothers, Inc.
Allied Blacktop Co.
$167,491.70
$194,881.95
The 2009 adopted Budget includes funding of $232,000 for this project (Street Maintenance -
"Other Contractual Services," page 62) and the 2009-2013 Capital Improvement Program
(S-017, page 100). The work will be completed this summer.
Attachments
2009 Sealcoat Area Map ( 1 page)
Recommended Action
Motion to award the bid for the 2009 Sealcoating, Project No. 09-09, to the lowest
responsible bidder, Pearson Brothers, Inc., for the amount of $167,491.70.
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SundaYI April 261 2009 6:24 PM
loomisl Linda; kumagOll@umn.edu; mtanick@mansfieldtanick.com; Altonenl
Stacy; Govel Nate; Meehanl Mike; Johnsonl Amanda; NallYI Judy
Police Civil Service Commission
From:
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26 April 2009
Dear Friends,
In discussion with Judy Nally this past Friday concerning my serving another 3-year term with the CSC, I
stated ,with explanation, that I would not be seeking reappointment for another term.
I want to share my explanation with each of you in the spirit of consistent communications and to
appropriately inform you as colleagues.
I have often publicly stated that it is a privilege to serve as Commissioner. I sincerely have meant this and
the 15 years I have served went by quickly and were enjoyable. I have seen the CSC mature in many
ways. I trust my prior law enforcement and professional experiences were helpful. I feel a strong and
purposeful CSC represents an essential element in realizing a truly professional police department. I
remain very pleased with our GVPD and all its personnel both sworn and civilian.
The decision to not continue was most difficult. My affection for the law enforcement profession, our
GVPD, and fellow CSC Commissioners would have made it an easy decision to continue ...but most
probably a selfish decision at this point in time. You see, I have a personal principle, that I have shared
with others in discussing their careers and commitments > When you know that you have given your
best and have realized the pinnacle of your contributions ....then the mature, right and professional action
is to move on and make room for those in waiting. I feel especially strong about this principle as it relates
to government.
Believing I have reached my CSC pinnacle...! have to practice what I believe and preach, and not seek
reappointment. (Time for the Large Silver Bowl)
My hope is that a deserving and youthful new CSC Commissioner will bring freshness and creativity to
further enhance the CSC's role.
I admire each of you and wish you the best as you continue to serve our great City of Golden Valley.
I will continue to pray for your proper discernment and leadership, and for the safety of our GVPD
personnel.
As Always,
Bruce Peterson
Commissioner
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Memorandum
Council
763-593-3990/763-593-8109 (fax)
Executive Summary For Action
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
May 5, 2009
Agenda Item
3. G. Council Appointment - Assistant Weed Inspector
Prepared By
Linda Loomis, Mayor
Summary
The Public Works and Inspections Departments have been working together to respond to
complaints regarding long grass and weeds. In order to better utilize staff resources, staff is
recommending that John Kunde, Fire/Property Maintenance Specialist, in addition to Ron
Hammer, Park Maintenance Supervisor, be appointed as Assistant Weed Inspectors.
Mr. Hammer was appointed in January 2009. This appointment is not subject to Council
confirmation.
Recommended Action
Mayor Loomis will appoint Josh Kunde as the Assistant Weed Inspector until January 5,
2010.
Memo ndum
Public Works
763-593-8030 I 763-593-3988 (fax)
Executive Summary For Action
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
May 5, 2009
Agenda Item
3. H. Proclamation for Arbor Day and Arbor Month
Prepared By
Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public Works
AI Lundstrom, Environmental Coordinator
Summary
The City of Golden Valley was recently awarded the 2008 Tree City USA Award. It is the
twenty-second year Golden Valley has received this national recognition. Tree City USA
recognizes communities that have proven their commitment to an effective, ongoing
community forestry program. Tree City USA is sponsored in cooperation with the National
Association of State Foresters and the USDA Forest Service.
To become a Tree City USA, a community must meet four standards:
1. Operate a forestry department,
2. have a tree ordinance,
3. manage a comprehensive community forestry program, and
4. observe Arbor Day.
This year's Arbor Day activities will be celebrated with the fifth grade class of Good Shepherd
Catholic School located at 135 Jersey Avenue South on May 22 at 12:30 pm. The event will
include a small presentation at the school about the value of urban trees. Staff will award
prizes to the winners of the Arbor Day poster contest followed by a recitation of the City's
Arbor Day Proclamation.
The fifth grade class will plant trees on school grounds. When the event has concluded, staff
will provide packaged tree seedlings for each of the fifth grade students to take home and
plant.
Attachments
Proclamation for Arbor Day - May 22,2009 and Arbor Month - May 2009 (1 page)
Recommended Action
Motion to adopt a Proclamation for May 22, 2009 as Arbor Day and May 2009 as Arbor
Month in the City of Golden Valley.
CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY
PROCLAMATION FOR
ARBOR DAY - MAY 22, 2009
AND
ARBOR MONTH - MAY 2009
WHEREAS, Golden Valley's urban forest treasures were a significant attraction
to early settlers because of their usefulness and the beautiful environment they
provided; and
WHEREAS, trees are an increasingly vital resource in Golden Valley today,
enriching our lives by purifying air and water, helping conserve soil and energy, serving
as recreational settings, providing habitat for wildlife of all kinds, and making our
community more livable; and
WHEREAS, trees are a renewable resource giving us paper, wood for our
homes, fuel for our fires and countless other wood products; and
WHEREAS, trees in our city increase property values, enhance the economic
vitality of business areas, and beautify our community; and
WHEREAS, trees, wherever they are planted, are a source of warmth and
security; and
WHEREAS, Golden Valley has been recognized as a Tree City USA by the
National Arbor Day Foundation and desires to continue its urban forestry efforts;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Linda R. Loomis, Mayor of the City of Golden Valley, do
hereby proclaim May 22, 2009 as Arbor Day and Mayas Arbor Month in the City of
Golden Valley, and urge all citizens to support efforts to protect our trees and
woodlands and to support our City's urban forestry program; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Golden Valley City Council urges all citizens
to become more aware of the importance of trees to their well-being, and to plant,
nurture, protect, and wisely use Golden Valley's great treasure of trees.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the great
seal of the City of Golden Valley to be affixed this 5th day of May 2009.
Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
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Memorandum
City Administration/Council
763-593-8006 I 763-593-8109 (fax)
Executive Summary For Action
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
May 5, 2009
Agenda Item
3. I. Approval of Requests for Beer and/or Wine at Brookview Park
Prepared By
Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant
Summary
As per City Code Section 10.83, Subd. 2 I. "No person shall possess, display, consume or
use alcoholic beverages on any City park property, unless permission is granted by the
Council." As part of the application process for a Facilities Use Permit to use the large and
small picnic shelters at Brookview Park the applicant has the option to pay an additional $10
to be able to serve beer and/or wine. Attached is a list of the individuals and/or organizations
who have requested that option.
Attachment
Beer and/or Wine Request List (1 page)
Recommended Action
Motion to approve the requests for beer and/or wine at Brookview Park as recommended by
staff.
BEER AND/OR WINE REQUEST LIST
NUMBER CC
IN DATE
INDIVIDUAL OR ORGANIZATION DATE TIME GROUP SHELTER BEER OR WINE APPROVED
Belgarde Property 05-07 5 pm - dusk 80 large beer & wine 05-05-09
Good Shepard School 05-16 11 am - dusk 50 large beer & wine 05-05-09
Ron Carciofini 05-17 11 am - 4 pm 50 small beer & wine 05-05-09
Ruth Gryell 05-29 5 pm - dusk 100 large beer & wine 05-05-09
Lisa Schell 05-30 11 am - dusk 100 large beer & wine 05-05-09
Marie Falls 06-02 11 am - 4 pm 50 large beer & wine 05-05-09
ULLR 06-03 5 pm - dusk 120 large beer & wine 05-05-09
Leigh Jarosz 06-05 5 pm - dusk 150 large beer & wine 05-05-09
HDR Engineering 06-12 11 am - dusk 250 large beer & wine 05-05-09
Kyle Birck 06-13 11 am - 4 pm 20 large beer & wine 05-05-09
Pamela Klatt 06-13 11 am - 4 pm 100 small beer & wine 05-05-09
Valene Anya 06-13 5 pm - dusk 40 small beer & wine 05-05-09
Leonard Carpenter 06-20 11 am - 4 pm 50 small beer & wine 05-05-09
Leonard Carpenter 06-20 5 pm - dusk 50 large beer & wine 05-05-09
Jackie Wells 06-20 5 pm - dusk 20 small beer & wine 05-05-09
Julie Viner 06-20 11 am - 4pm 100 large beer & wine 05-05-09
Estonian Society of MN 06-21 11 am - 4 pm 40 small beer & wine 05-05-09
ULLR 06-24 5 pm - dusk 120 large beer & wine 05-05-09
Carl/Laurie Geving 06-26 5 pm - dusk 100 large beer & wine 05-05-09
Delores Grunwald 06-27 5 pm - dusk 20 Small beer & wine 05-05-09
Fern Derubeis 06-28 11 am - 4 pm 50 large beer & wine 05-05-09
Robert Katarais 07 -05 11 am - dusk 75 large beer & wine 05-05-09
ULLR 07 -08 5 pm - dusk 120 large beer & wine 05-05-09
Sue Johnson 07-11 11 am - 4 pm 50 small beer & wine 05-05-09
Mindy Anderson 07-11 5 pm - dusk 100 large beer & wine 05-05-09
Richard Bass 07 -12 11 am - 4 pm 150-200 large beer & wine 05-05-09
Heidi Wheeler 07 -18 11 am - 4 pm 60 Small beer & wine 05-05-09
ULLR 07-22 5 pm - dusk 120 large beer & wine 05-05-09
United Health Group 07-23 11 am - 4 pm 100 large beer & wine 05-05-09
Dorsey Whitney 08-01 11 am - 4 pm 100 large beer & wine 05-05-09
ULLR 08-05 5 pm - dusk 120 large beer & wine 05-05-09
Lynn Schneider 08-15 5 pm - dusk 50 large beer & wine 05-05-09
John Stiffin 08-15 11 am - dusk 100 small beer & wine 05-05-09
Larry Kennebeck 08-16 11 am - 4 pm 80 large beer & wine 05-05-09
ULLR 08-19 5 pm-dusk 120 large beer & wine 05-05-09
HCMC-MMC-MMS 08-22 11 am - dusk 100 large beer & wine 05-05-09
Anne Hoehn 08-28 11 am - dusk large beer & wine 05-05-09
Bill Weiner 08-29 11 am - 4 pm 60 large beer & wine 05-05-09
Merrilee Riley 08-30 5 pm - dusk 60 large beer & wine 05-05-09
Jill Korman 09-06 11 am - 4 pm 60 large beer & wine 05-05-09
Richard Bass 09-13 5 pm - dusk 150-200 large beer & wine 05-05-09
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Memorandum
Finance
763-593-8013/763-593-8109 (fax)
Executive Summary For Action
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
May 5, 2009
Agenda Item
3. J. Call for Public Hearing - Private Activity Bonds - WorkAbilities, Inc. - 6/2/09
Prepared By
Sue Virnig, Finance Director
Summary
WorkAbilities, Inc. has requested that the City hold a public hearing on June 2, 2009 at 7 pm
to approve the issuance of private revenue bonds to finance nonprofit facilities. This will allow
them to refinance their loan from a taxable status to a non-taxable status. They currently own
the property at 7400 Laurel Avenue. The City is required by the IRS Code and by Minnesota
Statutes Section 469.152 through 469.165 to hold a hearing for the approval of the bonds.
The public hearing notice will appear in the SunPost on May 14, 2009. WorkAbilities, Inc. will
pay for all costs related to the public hearing notice.
Attachments
Resolution Calling for a Public Hearing on a Project by WorkAbilities, Inc. Under Minnesota
Statutes, Chapter 469 (4 pages)
Recommended Action
Motion to adopt Resolution Calling for a Public Hearing on a Project by WorkAbilities, Inc.
Under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 469.
Resolution 09-27
May 5, 2009
Member
introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROJECT BY
WORKABILlTIES, INC. UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, CHAPTER 469
BE IT RESOLVED, by the governing body (the "Council") of the City of Golden Valley,
Hennepin County, Minnesota (the "Issuer"), as follows:
1. Authority. Fryberger, Buchanan, Smith & Frederick, P.A. ("Bond Counsel") has
informed the Council that Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.152 through 469.165, as
amended (the "Act") authorizes the Issuer to issue revenue obligations to pay,
purchase or discharge all or any part of the outstanding indebtedness of an
organization that is primarily engaged in activities for mentally or physically disabled
persons or providing social services, such as providing assistance to the poor,
distressed, or underprivileged previously incurred in the acquisition or betterment of
its existing facilities.
2. The Proiect.
a. Representatives of WorkAbilities, Inc. (as represented to the Issuer), a
Minnesota nonprofit corporation primarily engaged in activities for mentally or
physically disabled persons and providing social services and an organization
described in Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as
amended (the "Borrower"), have advised the Issuer that the Borrower desires
to undertake the refinancing of taxable indebtedness incurred to acquire and
equip an approximately 35,300 square foot building located at 7400 Laurel
Avenue, Golden Valley, Minnesota (the "Project"), used as the Borrower's
corporate headquarters and from which Borrower provides its services.
b. The Project is located within the jurisdiction of the Issuer.
c. Bond Counsel has advised the Issuer that the proposed Project qualifies for
financing under the Act.
3. The ObliQations.
a. The Borrower's representatives have represented that the economic
feasibility of the Project will be greatly enhanced through the issuance of
revenue obligations by the Issuer and therefore requests that the Issuer
declare its present intent to issue its revenue obligations to provide funds to
finance a portion of the Project.
b. The Borrower has requested that the Issuer issue its obligations, in an
amount not to exceed $1,500,000, in one or more series, pursuant to the Act
in order to finance the cost of the Project (the "Obligations").
Resolution 09-27 - Continued
May 5,2009
4. Issuance of Obligations.
a. The Obligations, when, as and if issued, shall not constitute a charge, lien or
encumbrance, legal or equitable, upon any property of the Issuer, and the
Obligations, when, as and if issued, shall recite in substance that the
Obligations, including interest thereon, are payable solely from the revenues
received from the Borrower and the property pledged to the payment thereof
and shall not constitute a debt of the Issuer within the meaning of any
constitutional or statutory limitation.
b. All details of and conditions precedent to the issuance of the Obligations and
the provisions for payment thereof shall be subject to final approval of the
Issuer.
5. Public Hearing. The Issuer will conduct a public hearing on the issuance of the
Obligations and the proposal to undertake and finance the Project.
6. Authorization to Staff.
a. The City Manager is authorized and directed to cause the notice substantially
in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A to be published in the official
newspaper of the Issuer and a newspaper of general circulation in the
jurisdiction of the Issuer not less than 14 days nor more than 30 days prior to
the date set for the public hearing; provided that if the official newspaper of
the Issuer is a newspaper of general circulation in the jurisdiction of the
Issuer, the notice may be published only once.
b. The administrative staff of the Issuer and their agents are hereby authorized
to take such further action necessary to carry out the intent and purpose of
this resolution and the requirements of the Act.
7. Issuer Costs. Delivery of the Obligations to the purchaser thereof is subject to the
agreement by the Borrower that it will pay the administrative fees of the Issuer and
pay, or, upon demand, reimburse the Issuer for payment of, any and all costs
incurred by the Issuer in connection with the Project and the issuance of the
Obligations, whether or not the Project is carried to completion, or the Obligations
are issued.
8. Rights Reserved. Nothing in this resolution shall be construed as an indication of an
intent to approve this Project and issue the proposed Obligations. The Council
specifically reserves the right to approve or disapprove the request after said public
hearing.
Resolution 09-27 - Continued
May 5,2009
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.
Resolution 09-27 - Continued
May 5, 2009
EXHIBIT A
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
ON PROPOSED PROJECT
AND THE ISSUANCE OF PRIVATE ACTIVITY BONDS
TO FINANCE NONPROFIT FACILITIES
CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY, HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the City of Golden Valley, Minnesota (the
"Issuer") will meet on Tuesday, June 2, 2009, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as
reasonably possible in the City Council Chambers, 7800 Golden Valley Road in Golden
Valley, Minnesota, for the purpose of conducting a public hearing on the proposal that the
Issuer issue its revenue obligations, in one or more series, under Minnesota Statutes,
Sections 469.152 through 469.165, in order to undertake and refinance taxable
indebtedness incurred by WorkAbilities, Inc., a Minnesota nonprofit corporation primarily
engaged in activities for mentally or physically disabled persons and providing social
services and organization described in Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of
1986, as amended (the "Borrower"), to finance the cost of acquiring and equipping project;
and pay costs associated with the refinancing. The project consists of refinancing of taxable
indebtedness incurred to acquire and equip an approximately 35,300 square foot building
located at 7400 Laurel Avenue, Golden Valley, Minnesota, used as the Borrower's
corporate headquarters and from which Borrower provides its services. The estimated total
amount of the proposed revenue obligations will not exceed $1,500,000.
The obligations and the interest thereon shall be limited obligations of the Issuer and shall
not be payable from nor charged upon any funds other than the revenue pledged to their
payment, nor shall the Issuer be subject to any liability on them. No holder of the
obligations shall ever have the right to compel any exercise of the taxing power of the
Issuer to pay the obligations or the interest thereon, nor to enforce payment of them against
any property of the Issuer except those projects, or portions thereof, mortgaged or
otherwise encumbered.
A draft copy of the proposed Application to the Minnesota Department of Employment and
Economic Development for approval of the project, together with all attachments and
exhibits thereto, is available for public inspection at the office of the City Manager at 7800
Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30
p.m., Monday through Friday, except legal holidays.
All persons interested may appear and be heard at the time and place set forth above or
may submit written comments to the City Manager in advance of the hearing.
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Memorandum
Council
763-593-8006/763-593-8109 (fax)
Executive Summary For Action
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
May 5, 2009
Agenda Item
3. K. Board/Commission Reappointments
Prepared By
Linda Loomis, Mayor
Summary
Each year the City Council conducts interviews with persons who have applied to serve on a
board and/or commission. After the interviews are conducted the Council makes their
appointments.
Recommended Action
Motion to make the following reappointments:
PlanninQ Commission:
Dean McCarty
Cathy Waldhauser
3 year term
3 year term
term expires - 5/1/12
term expires - 5/1/12
Human Services Foundation:
Connie Sandler 3 year term
term expires - 5/1/12
Human RiQhts Commission:
Marion Helland 3 year term
term expires - 5/1/12
Environmental Commission:
Dawn Hill 3 year term
term expires - 5/1/12
Board of ZoninQ Appeals:
Mike Sell 1 year term
term expires - 5/1/10
Open Space and Recreation Commission:
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Golden Valley City Council Meeting
May 5, 2009
Agenda Item
5. A. Second Consideration - Ordinance #417 - Amending Section 10.85, Broadening the
Type of Nuisance Activity Leading to Repeat Nuisance Call Service Fees
Prepared By
Stacy Altonen, Chief of Police
Summary
At its meeting of April 21 ,2009 the City Council adopted on first consideration Ordinance No.
417, clarifying some language in Subdivsion 3. The attached underlined/overscored version
of Section 10.85 and Ordinance No. 417 reflect only the changes that were made at that
meeting.
This revision will permit nuisance abatement enforcement of all nuisance activity, regardless
of the nature of the violation. Police Department personnel have responded to several
addresses on various nuisance complaints, but have been limited in enforcement efforts due
to current City Code language which states the violations must be of "same or similar" kind.
Attachment
Underlined/Overscored Version of Section 10.85 (3 pages)
Ordinance #417, Amending Section 10.85, Broadening the Type of Nuisance Activity Leading
to Repeat Nuisance Call Service Fees (1 page)
Recommended Action
Motion to adopt on Second Condition, Ordinance #417, Amending Section 10.85, Broadening
the Type of Nuisance Activity Leading to Repeat Nuisance Call Service Fees.
9 10.85
Section 10.85: Repeat Nuisance Call Service Fee
Subdivision 1. Purpose
The purpose of this section is to protect the public safety, health and welfare and to
prevent and abate repeat service response calls, by the City to the same property
or location for service calls, as defined herein, which prevent police or public safety
services to other residents of the City. It is the intent of the City by the adoption of
this Section to impose and collect service call fees from the owner or occupant, or
both, or property to which City officials must repeatedly respond for any repeat
nuisance event or activity that generates extraordinary costs to the City. The repeat
nuisance service call fee is intended to cover the costs in excess of the cost of
providing normal law or code enforcement services and police protection in the City.
Subdivision 2. Scope and Application
This Section shall apply to all owners and occupants of private property which is the
subject or location of repeat nuisance service calls by the City. This Section shall
apply to any repeat nuisance service calls made by City peace officers, part time
peace officers, community service officers, animal control officers and code
enforcement technicians.
Subdivision 3. Definition of Nuisance Call or Similar Conduct
A. The term "nuisance" shall mean any activity, conduct, or condition occurring
upon private property within the City to which the City is required to
respond, including, but not limited to thc follm...ing consisting of the
following:
1. Any activity, conduct, or condition deemed by the City as a public
nuisance under any provision of the City Code;
2. Any activity, conduct, or condition in violation of any provision of Chapter
10 of the City Code;
3. Any conduct, activity or condition constituting a violation of Minnesota
state laws prohibiting or regulating prostitution, gambling, controlled
substances, use of firearms; aA6 or
4. Any conduct, activity, or condition constituting disorderly conduct under
Chapter 609 of Minnesota Statutes.
B. The term "nuisance call" shall mean when the City is required to respond to
any nuisance.!.
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Subdivision 4. Repeat Nuisance Service Call Fee
The City Manager may impose a repeat nuisance service call fee upon the owner or
occupant of private property if the City responded to a nuisance call on three (3) or
more occasions within a period of three hundred sixty-five (365) days in response
to or for the abatement of any nuisance.
The repeat nuisance service call fee under this Section shall be an amount as set
forth and duly adopted by City Council resolution. All repeat nuisance service call
fees imposed and charged against the owner or occupant under this Section shall
be deemed delinquent thirty (30) days after the City's mailing a billing statement
therefore. Delinquent payments are subject to a ten percent (10%) late penalty of
the amount due.
Subdivision 5. Notice
No repeat nuisance service call fee may be imposed upon an owner or occupant of
property without first serving on such owner or occupant written notice of the
earlier nuisance service calls prior to the latest nuisance service call upon which the
fee is imposed. The written notice shall:
A. State the nuisance conduct, activity or condition that is or has occurred or is
maintained or permitted on the property, the dates of the nuisance conduct,
activity or condition;
B. State that the owner or occupant may be subject to a repeat nuisance call
service fee if a third nuisance call is rendered to the property for a nuisance,
in addition to the City's right to seek other legal remedies or actions for
abatement of the nuisance or compliance with the law, and
C. Be served personally or by certified U.S. Mail upon the owner or occupant at
the last known address.
Subdivision 6. Right to Appeal Repeat Nuisance Service Call Fee
Upon the imposition of a repeat nuisance service call fee, the City shall inform the
owner or occupant of his/her right to a hearing on the alleged repeat nuisance
service calls. The owner or occupant upon whom the fee is imposed may request a
hearing by serving upon the City Clerk within five (5) business days of the mailing
of the fee invoice, inclusive of the day the invoice is mailed, a written request for
hearing. The hearing shall be heard by the City Council within thirty (30) days of
the date of the owner or occupant's request for hearing.
The hearing shall be conducted in an informal manner and the Minnesota Rules of
Civil Procedure and Rules of Evidence shall not be strictly applied. The hearing need
not be transcribed, but may be transcribed at the sole expense of the party who
requests the transcription. After considering all evidence submitted, the City Council
shall make written findings of fact and conclusions on the issue of whether the City
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responded to or rendered services for repeat nuisance service calls of the same or
similar kind on three (3) or more occasions within a three hundred sixty-five (365)
day period. The findings and conclusions shall be served upon the owner or
occupant by U.S. Mail within twenty (20) days of the hearing.
An owner or occupant's right to a hearing shall be deemed waived if the owner or
occupant fails to serve a written request for hearing as required herein or fails to
appear at the scheduled hearing date. Upon waiver of the right to hearing, or upon
the City Council's written findings of fact and conclusions that the repeat nuisance
call service fee is warranted hereunder, the owner or occupant shall immediately
pay the fee imposed.
Subdivision 7. Legal Remedies Nonexclusive
Nothing in this Section shall be construed to limit the City's other available legal
remedies for any violation of the law which may constitute a nuisance service call
hereunder, including criminal, civil, injunctive or others.
Source: Ordinance No. 290, 2nd Series
Effective Date: 12-12-03
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ORDINANCE NO. 417, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amending Section 10.85, Broadening the Type of Nuisance Activity
Leading to Repeat Nuisance Call Service Fees
The City Council for the City of Golden Valley hereby ordains as follows:
Section 1. City Code Section 10.85, subd. 1 is amended hereby, by restating the first
sentence as follows:
"The purpose of this section is to protect the public safety, health and welfare and
to prevent and abate repeat service response calls, by the City to the same
property or location for service calls, as defined herein, which prevent police or
public safety services to other residents of the City."
Section 2. City Code Section 10.85, subd. 2 is amended hereby by restating as follows:
"Subdivision 2. Scope and Application. This Section shall apply to all owners
and occupants of private property which is the subject or location of repeat
nuisance service calls by the City. This Section shall apply to any repeat
nuisance service calls made by City peace officers, part time peace officers,
community service officers, animal control officers and code enforcement
technicians. "
Section 3. City Code Section 10.85, subd. 3(A) is amended by deleting the word "call"
after nuisance, and at the end of the sentence remove "includino, but not limited to the
followino" and replace it with "consistino of the followino:"
Section 4. City Code Section 1 0.85. subd. 3(A) (3) is amended bv deletino the word
"and" after firearms. and replacino it with "or"
Section 49,. City Code Section 10.85, subd. 3(B) shall be added and shall read as
follows:
B. The term "nuisance call" shall mean when the City is required to respond to any
nuisance.
Section & Q. City Code Section 10.85, subd. 4 is amended hereby by restating as
follows:
"The City Manager may impose a repeat nuisance service call fee upon the
owner or occupant of private property if the City responded to a nuisance call on
three (3) or more occasions within a period of three hundred sixty-five (365) days
in response to or for the abatement of any nuisance.
Section e Z. City Code Section 10.85, subd. 5(B) is amended hereby by restating as
follows:
"B. State that the owner or occupant may be subject to a repeat nuisance call service
fee if a third nuisance call is rendered to the property for a nuisance, in addition to the
City's right to seek other legal remedies or actions for abatement of the nuisance or
compliance with the law; and"
Adopted by the City Council this 5th day of May, 2009.
Is/Linda R. Loomis
Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
ATTEST:
IslSusan M. Virnio
Susan M. Virnig, City Clerk