03-02-10 CC Agenda Packet
AGENDA
Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
Golden Valley City Hall
7800 Golden Valley Road
Council Chamber
March 2, 2010
6:30 pm
The Council may consider item numbers 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6
prior to the public hearings scheduled at 7 pm
1. CALL TO ORDER
A. Roll Call
PAGES
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 - January 19, 2010, City Council
Meeting - February 3,2010, and City Council Meeting - February 16, 2010
B. Approval of Check Registers:
1. City
2. Housing and Redevelopment Authority
C. Licenses:
1. Gambling License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Req uirement - Church Of
Christ The King
2. Solicitor's License - The Window Store, Home Improvements, Inc.
D. Minutes of Boards and Commissions:
1. Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission - January 21, 2010
2 Environmental Commission - January 25, 2010
3. Planning Commission - January 25, 2010
4. Envision Connection Project Board of Directors - January 21, 2010
E. Bids and Quotes: 2010 Pavement Management Program
1. Award Contract to Northwest Asphalt for the construction of 2010 PMP Project
No. 10-1
2. Authorize Agreement with SEH, Inc. for Construction Observation and
Engineering Services
3. Authorize Construction Agreement with Xcel Energy for Relocation of
Decorative Streetlights
F. Call for Public Hearing - Special Assessments - 2010 Pavement Management
Program - April 6, 2010
G. Acceptance of Cash Donation - Brookview Men's Golf Association 10-17
H. Receive and File Letter From Three Rivers Park District Regarding Winter Trail
Maintenance
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7 PM
5. OLD BUSINESS
A. Second Consideration - Ordinance #430 - Amending Section 4.20 Regarding Sign
Permits and Regulations in the 1-394 Mixed Use Zoning District and Approve
Summary Publication
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. Announcements of Meetings
B. Mayor and Council Communications
7. ADJOURNMENT
Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
January 19, 2010
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Golden Valley, Hennepin County, Minnesota was held at 7800 Golden Valley Road in said
City on January 19, 2010 at 6:30 pm.
The following members were present: Freiberg, Loomis, Pentel, Scanlon and Shaffer. Also
present were: Thomas Burt, City Manager; Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public Works;
Allen Barnard, City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant.
Fire Department Retirement - Firefighter Tom Warzetha
Mark Kuhnly, Chief of Fire and Inspection Services, introduced retired Firefighter Tom
Waretha and presented them with a Certificate of Retirement.
The Council thanked Tom Waretha for his years of dedicated service to the community.
Firefighter Oath of Office - Sarah Auel, John Bean, Marc Berris, Eric Boe, Andrew
Gerling and Brent Hadoff
Mark Kuhnly, Chief of Fire and Inspections Services, introduced the newest Firefighters
Sarah Auel, John Bean, Marc Berris, Eric Boe, Andrew Gerling and Brent Hadoff.
Mayor Loomis gave the oath of office to Firefighters Sarah Auel, John Bean, Marc Berris,
Eric Boe, Andrew Gerling and Brent Hadoff.
The Council congratulated Firefighters Auel, Bean, Berris, Boe, Gerling and Hadoff.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of January 19, 2010 as submitted.
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of January 16, 2010 as amended: removal of Authorization to Sign Agreement with
WSB & Associates, Inc. for Country Club Pond Excavation and Stream Bank Stabilization.
*Approval of Minutes - Special City Council Meeting - December 8, 2009 and
Council/Manager Meeting - January 12, 2010
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
Special City Council Meeting minutes of December 8, 2009 and the Council/Manager
Meeting minutes of January 12, 2010 as submitted.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
January 19, 2010
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*Approval of Check Registers
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
payment of the City and Housing and Redevelopment Authority bills as submitted.
*Gambling License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - Tuberous
Sclerosis Alliance
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of notice requirement for
Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes as follows:
Joint Planning Commission/City Council Meeting - November 9, 2009
Planning Commission - November 23, 2009
Human Services Foundation - October 12, 2009
Basset Creek Watershed Management Commission - November 18, 2009
*Golf Carts - Bids
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
purchase of sixty golf carts and trade in Brookview's current fleet of fifty golf carts, from the
lowest responsible bidder, Yamaha Golf & Utility Inc. for $135,000. The quotes are as
follows:
Yamaha Golf & Utility Inc.
Versatile Vehicle Inc.
$135,000
150,890
*City Newsletter Printing/Mail Handling - Quotes
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
printing and mail handling for six issues of the City newsletter from January 2010 through
January 2011 to the lowest responsible bidder, Leffler Printing for $19,788. The quotes are
as follows:
The John Roberts Company
Leffler Printing
Express Press
Brooklyn Printing
Church Offset Printing
Nystrom Publishing
$19,320.00 did not bid specified paper stock
$19,788.00
$19,894.80 did not bid specified paper stock
$21,750.00
$22,134.00
$22,147.92
Regular Meeting of the City Council
January 19, 2010
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*City Newsletter Printing/Mail Handling - Quotes - Continued
Universal Printing
MLB Printing
The John Roberts Company
Express Press
Custom Business Forms
Universal Printing
The John Roberts Company
Presswrite Printing & Design
$22,200.00 did not bid specified paper stock
$23,350.00 did not bid specified paper stock
$22,380.00
$22,852.50
$23,640.00
$24,318.00
$24,708.00
$27,000.00
*Authorization to Sign Consulting Agreement Amendment Three with Center for
Energy and Environment Consulting for Housing Rehabilitation Program
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager to sign Amendment Three to the Consulting Agreement with the
Center for Energy and Environment.
*Support for Administrative Fee Increase for Deputy Registrars
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 10-8
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING A FEE INCREASE FOR DEPUTY REGISTRARS
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Shaffer
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Freiberg,
Loomis, Pentel, Scanlon and Shaffer; and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and her signature attested by the City Clerk.
*Authorization for Submittal of Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant
Program Application Process
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 10-9
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE
ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT PROCESS
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Shaffer
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Freiberg,
Loomis, Pentel, Scanlon and Shaffer; and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and her signature attested by the City Clerk.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
January 19, 2010
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Authorization to Si~n Agreement with WSB & Associates, Inc. for Country Club Pond
Excavation and Stream Bank Stabilization
Council Member Freiberg wanted to make approval of the agreement contingent upon
getting funding from the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission.
Council Member Scanlon stated that she has heard from residents in the area who have
expressed concern over the unsightly condition of the County Club near their staging area
on Pennsylvania Avenue North and Plymouth Avenue and requested that staff contact the
Country Club.
Jeannine Clancy answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the City Manager sign the agreement with WSB and Associates, Inc. for engineering
services for the Country Club pond excavation and stream bank stabilization for $23,500,
contingent on receiving funding from the Bassett Creek Watershed Management
Commission.
Staff was directed to contact the Golden Valley Country Club to convey the Council's
concerns regarding the maintenance of the north area of the Club.
*Authorization to Si~n Contract Renewal with Embedded Systems, Inc. for Tornado
Siren Maintenance
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
City Manager to sign the 2010 contract renewal with Embedded Systems, Inc. for tornado
siren maintenance for $3,187.
*Authorization to Sign Patrol Officer (LELS Local 27) Agreement
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager sign the 2010 Patrol Officer agreement.
*Council Liaisons and Other Assignments
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to make the
following appointments:
Council Liaisons
Board of Zoning Appeals
Civil Service Commission
Environmental Commission
Human Rights Commission
Human Services Foundation
Open Space and Recreation Commission
Planning Commission
Shaffer, Pentel
Freiberg
Pentel, Loomis
Scanlon, Freiberg
Scanlon, Freiberg
Scanlon, Shaffer
Freiberg, Shaffer
Regular Meeting of the City Council
January 19, 2010
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*Council Liaisons and Other Assignments - Continued
Other Assiqnments
Bottineau Transitway Policy Advisory Committee
Golden Valley Historical Society Board Member
Hopkins School District 270 Cities Joint Monthly Meetings
1-394 Joint Task Force
Joint Water Planning and Governance Task Force
Legislative Liaison and Spokesperson
Metro Cities
Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Executive Board
Northwest Metro Transit Study Task Force
Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission
Northwest YMCA Board of Directors
Robbinsdale School District 281 Government Advisory Committee
Pentel
Freiberg
Loomis
Pentel, Loomis
Loomis, Shaffer
Loomis
Shaffer, Delegate
Loomis, Alternate
Pentel
Scanlon
Shaffer
Scanlon
Scanlon
Authorization to Sign Request and Termination Letters for Dispatch Services
Stacy Altonen, Police Chief, introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the
Council. Thomas Burt answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
Mayor and/or City Manager to sign the request for dispatch services letter to the Hennepin
County Commissioners and the dispatch services termination letter to the City of St. Louis
Park.
Announcements of Meetings
A Bassett Creek Water Management Commission will be held on January 21, 2010 at
11 :30 am.
Some Council Members may attend the Legislative Breakfast on January 23, 2010 at 8:30
am at Crystal City Hall.
The Metropolitan Council Environmental Services will be holding a public hearing on
January 27, 2010 at the Golden Valley City Hall at 5 pm regarding the regional sanitary
sewer system.
Some Council Members may attend the Robbinsdale Area Schools Divestiture Plan Advisory
Committee Public Information Meeting on January 28, 2010 at 7 pm at the Plymouth Middle
School.
The Bridge Builders Quarterly meeting will be held on January 30, 2010 at 10 am at the
Minneapolis Crisis Nursery.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
January 19, 2010
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Announcements of Meetings - Continued
Some Council Members may attend the We All Count Ceremony on January 30, 2010 at
2 pm at the Brookview Community Center.
Precinct Caucuses will be held on February 2, 2010 at various locations.
The next City Council meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 6:30 pm.
A Council Workshop will be held on February 6, 2010 at 9 am at the Brookview Grill.
Mayor and Council Communications
No action and/or discussion took place.
Adiournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7: 16 pm.
Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
ATTEST:
Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant
Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
February 3, 2010
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Golden Valley, Hennepin County, Minnesota was held at 7800 Golden Valley Road in said
City on February 3, 2010 at 6:30 pm.
The following members were present: Freiberg, Loomis, Pentel, Scanlon and Shaffer. Also
present were: Thomas Burt, City Manager; Allen Barnard, City Attorney; and Judy Nally,
Administrative Assistant.
Approval of Aaenda
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of February 3, 2010 as submitted.
Approval of Consent Aaenda
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of February 3,2010 as amended: Addition of City Gambling License, Plymouth
Lions at JJ's Clubhouse and Removal of Approval of 2010 Legislative Policies.
*Approval of Minutes - City Council Meetina - December 15.2009
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Council Meeting minutes of December 15, 2009 as submitted.
*Approval of Check Reaister
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
payment of the City bills as submitted.
*Gamblina License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - Kenwood
Community School Parent-Teacher Association
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of notice requirement for
Kenwood Community School Parent-Teacher Association.
*Gamblina License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - Minneapolis
Jewish Federation
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of notice requirement for
Minneapolis Jewish Federation.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
February 3, 2010
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*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes as follows:
Planning Commission - January 11, 2010
*Authorization to Sian Amended and Restated Joint and Cooperative Aareement for
Leasina of Self-Contained Breathina Apparatus
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 10-10
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENTERING INTO AMENDED AND
RESTATED JOINT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR
LEASING AND USE OF SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS (SCBA)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Scanlon
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Freiberg,
Loomis, Pentel, Scanlon and Shaffer; and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and her signature attested by the City Clerk.
*Authorizina Issuance of Certificates of Indebtedness -Purchase of Golf Carts -
Brookview Golf Course Fund
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 10-11
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF
INDEBTEDNESS FOR THE PURCHASE OF GOLF CARTS FOR
BROOKVIEW GOLF COURSE FUND
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Scanlon
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Freiberg,
Loomis, Pentel, Scanlon and Shaffer; and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and her signature attested by the City Clerk.
Approval of 2010 Leaislative Policies
Council Pentel removed the item to inform the public of the 2010 Legislative Policies.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve City
of Golden Valley 2010 Legislative Policies.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
February 3, 2010
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Public Hearing - Ordinance #429 - Amending Section 11.03 and Section 11.21. Subd.
11 (A)(1 land (El Single Family Zoning District (R-1 l Allowing Decks Location within
30 Feet of Front Property Line
The following ordinance was MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg:
ORDINANCE NO. 429, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amending Section 11.03 Definitions and Section 11.21, Subd. 11 (A)(1) and (E) Single
Family Zoning District (R-1) Allowing Decks Location within 30 Feet of Front Property Line
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development; introduced the agenda item. Allen
Barnard answered questions from the Council.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Hearing and seeing no one, the
Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve on
Ordinance #429, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
FREIBERG - YES LOOMIS - YES PENTEL - YES SCANLON - YES SHAFFER - YES
Announcements of Meetings
A Council Workshop will be held on February 6,2010 at 9 am at the Brookview Grill.
The next Council/Manager meeting is February 9, 2010 at 6:30 pm.
Some Council Members may attend the Golden Valley Historical Society Meeting on
February 11, 2010 at 7 pm at the Golden Valley Historical Society.
The City Offices are closed on Monday, February 15, 2010 in observance of Presidents
Day.
The next City Council meeting is February 16, 2010 at 6:30 pm.
A Bassett Creek Water Management Commission will be held on February 18, 2010 at
11 :30 am.
The Hopkins Education Foundation Annual Fundraising Gala will be held on February 20,
2010 at the Minneapolis Marriott Southwest.
A Human Rights Commission Share the Dream Event, Tapestry on February 27,2010
from 2 to 4 pm at the Golden Valley Library.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
February 3, 2010
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Announcements of Meetings - Continued
Some Council Members may attend the Home Remodeling Fair on February 28, 2010 from
10:30 am to 3:30 pm at the Eisenhower Community Center.
The Golden Valley Historical Society Antique Road Show will be held on February 27,2010
at 1: 15 pm at Calvary.
Mavor and Council Communications
Mayor Loomis updated the Council on the Water Advisory Board meeting she attended on
January 28, 2010.
Mayor Loomis stated staff is preparing a letter to be sent to Transit for Livable
Communities requesting a reevaluation of the study grant and will forward a copy to the
Council.
Adiournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7: 11 pm.
Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
ATTEST:
Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant
Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
February 16, 2010
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Golden Valley, Hennepin County, Minnesota was held at 7800 Golden Valley Road in said
City on February 16, 2010 at 6:30 pm.
The following members were present: Freiberg, Loomis, Pentel, Scanlon and Shaffer. Also
present were: Thomas Burt, City Manager; Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public Works;
Allen Barnard, City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant.
Oath of Office - Police Officer Randy Mahlen
Stacy Altonen, Police Chief, introduced the newest Police Officer Randy Mahlen.
Mayor Loomis gave the oath of office to Police Officer Randy Mahlen.
The Council congratulated the Police Officer Mahlen.
Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek
Stacy Altonen, Police Chief, introduced Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek
Sheriff Stanek gave an overview of the Sheriff's Department and answered questions from
the Council. Brian Tollen, Commander of 911 Center, reviewed activities of the center and
answered questions from the Council.
The Council thanked Sheriff Stanek and Commander Tollen for their presentations.
ApprovalofA~enda
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of February 16, 2010 as amended. Removal of Authorization to Sign Agreement
with Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. for Watermain Rehabilitation.
ApprovalofConsentA~enda
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of February 16, 2010 as submitted.
*Approval of Minutes - Special City Council Meetin~ - January 5, 2010, City Council
Meetin~ - January 5, 2010, and CouncillMana~er Meetin~ - February 9, 2010
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
Special City Council Meeting of January 5, 2010, City Council Meeting of January 5, 2010,
and Council/Manager Meeting of February 9, 2010 as submitted.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
February 16, 2010
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*Approval of Check Reaister
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
payment of the City bills as submitted.
*Rental Property Licenses
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
issuance of licenses as recommended by Staff.
*Gamblina License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - Open Arms of
Minnesota
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of notice requirement for Open
Arms of Minnesota.
*Gamblina License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - Junior Leaaue of
Minneapolis
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of notice requirement for Junior
League of Minneapolis.
*Gamblina License Application to Conduct Excluded Binao - Ladies Auxiliary to the
Veterans of Foreian Wars Post #7051
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg_and motion carried unanimously to approve the
gambling license application to conduct excluded bingo for Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans
of Foreign Wars Post #7051.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes as follows:
Environmental Commission - November 23, 2009
Envision Connection Project Board of Directors - December 17, 2009
Joint Water Commission - October 7,2009
Human Rights Commission - August 19, 2009
Open Space and Recreation Commission - November 23, 2009
Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission - December 17, 2009
Regular Meeting of the City Council
February 16, 2010
Page 3
*Sidewalk Maintenance Tractor and Attachments - Quotes
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
purchase of one 2010 Bobcat Turbo Toolcat and attachments from the Minnesota
Materials Management Division Contract from Tri State Bobcat, Inc. for 454,767.71
*Adoption of Fleet Operation, Maintenance, and Replacement Policy and
EQuipmentlVehicle Replacement Guidelines
Member Shaffer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 10-12
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF THE FLEET OPERATION,
MAINTENANCE, AND REPLACEMENT POLICY AND THE
EQUIPMENTNEHICLE REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Freiberg
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Freiberg,
Loomis, Pentel, Scanlon and Shaffer; and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and her signature attested by the City Clerk.
*Support for Funding Request by Five Cities Senior Transportation Proiect from
2010 Consolidated Pool - Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block
Grant Program
Member Shaffer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 10-13
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING FUNDING REQUEST BY FIVE CITIES SENIOR
TRANSPORTATION PROJECT FROM 2010 CONSOLIDATED POOL - URBAN
HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Freiberg
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Freiberg,
Loomis, Pentel, Scanlon and Shaffer; and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and her signature attested by the City Clerk.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
February 16, 2010
Page 4
*Authorization to Submit Community Development Block Grant Application for
Neighbors Helping Neighbors Loans and Grants
Member Shaffer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 10-14
RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED APPLICATION FOR 2010 URBAN HENNEPIN
COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM FUNDS
AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH
URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY AND ANY THIRD PARTY AGREEMENTS
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Freiberg
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Freiberg,
Loomis, Pentel, Scanlon and Shaffer; and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and her signature attested by the City Clerk.
*Annual Election for 2010 Insurance Policy
Member Shaffer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 10-15
RESOLUTION MAKING ANNUAL ELECTIONS
FOR THE 2010 INSURANCE POLICY
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Freiberg
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Freiberg,
Loomis, Pentel, Scanlon and Shaffer; and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and her signature attested by the City Clerk.
*Approval of Six Month Extension for Filing of Plat and Submitting Final PUD Plan
Application - PUD #107 - The Towers at West End - Southwest Quadrant of 1-394 and
Highway 100 - Duke Realty, Applicant
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to to approve
an extension for submittal of the Final PUD Plan application and the Final Plat for The
Towers at West End, PUD No. 107 until August 27,2010, subject to the following
conditions:
1. Duke shall submit an additional cash deposit of $5,000 to cover legal and engineering
costs incurred by the City for consideration of the Preliminary Plan.
2. Duke will be financially responsible for road construction under TH100 and intersection
improvements on the east side of TH 1 00 and traffic calming along the frontage road
east of TH1 00, to occur at the time building permits are applied for by Duke.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
February 16, 2010
Page 5
*Authorization to Sign Agreement with Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. for Watermain
Rehabilitation
This item was removed from the agenda and will be discussed at the March
Council/Manager meeting.
*Authorization to Sign Agreement with Randolph Center, LLC d/b/a Firetec Apparatus
Sales to List and Market Fire Pumper and Miscellaneous Equipment
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
City Manager sign the Listing and Marketing Commission Agreement with Randolph
Center, LLC, Firetec Apparatus Sales to list and market the 1986 Ford fire pumper and
miscellaneous equipment for 10% of the sale price and/or minimum of $500.
*Authorization to Sign Sergeant Contract
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager sign the 2010 Sergeant agreement.
* Appointment of Weed Inspector
Mayor Loomis will appoint Josh Kunde as the Assistant Weed Inspector until January 4,
2011.
*First Consideration - Ordinance #430 - Amending Section 4.20 Regarding Sign
Permits and Regulations in 1-394 Mixed Use Zoning District
The following ordinance was MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg:
ORDINANCE NO. 430, 2ND SERIES
Amending Section 4.20 Regarding Sign Permits and
Regulations in 1-394 Mixed Use Zoning District
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve on
First Consideration, Ordinance #430, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as
follows:
FREIBERG - YES LOOMIS - YES PENTEL - YES SCANLON - YES SHAFFER - YES
Regular Meeting of the City Council
February 16, 2010
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Public Hearing - Ordinance #431 - Approval of Conditional Use Permit 126 - 7575 Golden
Valley Road - Starboard Media Foundation, Applicant
The following ordinance was MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer:
ORDINANCE NO. 431, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Approval of Conditional Use Permit Number 126
7575 Golden Valley Road
Starboard Media Foundation Inc., Applicant
Brian Acker, Applicant, reviewed the application and answered questions from the Council.
Joe Hogeboom, City Planner, introduced the agenda item and answered questions from
the Council. Thomas Burt answered questions from the Council. John Kluchka, presented
the Planning Commission report.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Hearing and seeing no one, the
Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve
Ordinance #431, 2nd Series, as amended: 3. Each satellite dish must not exceed four
meters in diameter. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
FREIBERG - YES LOOMIS - YES PENTEL - YES SCANLON - YES SHAFFER - YES
Public Hearing - Ordinance #432 - Approval of Amended Conditional Use Permit
121, Amendment No.1 - 9400 Golden Valley Road - RHT Office, LLC, Applicant
The following ordinance was MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Scanlon:
ORDINANCE NO. 432, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Approval of Amended Conditional Use Permit Number 121, Amendment 1
9400 Golden Valley Road
RHT Office LLC, Applicant
Tony Vanelli, representing applicant, reviewed the application and answered questions
from the Council.
Joe Hogeboom, City Planner, introduced the agenda item and answered questions from
the Council. John Kluchka, presented the Planning Commission report.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
February 16, 2010
Page 7
Public Hearing - Ordinance #432 - Approval of Amended Conditional Use Permit 121,
Amendment No.1 - 9400 Golden Valley Road - RHT Office, LLC, Applicant -
Continued
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Hearing and seeing no one, the
Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve
Ordinance #432, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
FREIBERG - YES LOOMIS - YES PENTEL - YES SCANLON - YES SHAFFER - YES
Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat Approval- 100 Brunswick Avenue North - Peter
Miller, Applicant
Peter Miller, Applicant, reviewed the application and answered questions from the Council.
Joe Hogeboom, City Planner, introduced the agenda item and answered questions from
the Council. John Kluchka, presented the Planning Commission report. Allen Barnard and
Thomas Burt answered questions from the Council.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Hearing and seeing no one, the
Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
preliminary plat for a minor subdivision for the property at 100 Brunswick Avenue North
subject to the following conditions:
1. The final plat of the minor subdivision shall be consistent with the preliminary plan
submitted with the subdivision application.
2. The comments in the memo from City Engineer Jeff Oliver, PE, to Mark Grimes,
Director of Planning and Development, dated January 21, 2010, shall become a part of
this approval.
3. A park dedication fee shall be paid at time of final plat approval. The amount of the fee
shall be determined by the City Council.
4. The existing house must be removed prior to final plat approval by the City Council.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
February 16, 2010
Page 8
Public Hearing - Ordinance #433 - Amending Sections 11.03, 11.21 and 11.22
Regarding Garden Structure Requirements
The following ordinance was MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg:
ORDINANCE NO. 433, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amending Sections 11.03, 11.21 and 11.22 Regarding Garden Structure Requirements
Joe Hogeboom, City Planner, introduced the agenda item and answered questions from
the Council. John Kluchka, presented the Planning Commission report. Allen Barnard
answered questions from the Council.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Hearing and seeing no one, the
Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve
Ordinance #433, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
FREIBERG - YES LOOMIS - YES PENTEL - YES SCANLON - YES SHAFFER - YES
Authorization to Sign Amended and Restated Joint and Cooperative Agreement for
Support for Metropolitan Council Environmental Services Interceptor 1-GV-461
Reliever Project 10-16
Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item.
Deborah Manning and Jeff Swartz, Metropolitan Council, were present to review the project
and answered questions from the Council.
Member Shaffer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 10-16
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INTERCEPTOR 1-GV-461 RELIEVER PROJECT
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Scanlon
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Freiberg,
Loomis, Pentel, Scanlon and Shaffer; and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and her signature attested by the City Clerk.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
February 16, 2010
Page 9
Announcements of Meetin~s
A Bassett Creek Water Management Commission will be held on February 18, 2010 at
11:30 am.
Some Council Members may attend the Metro Cities Shared Services Forum on February
22, 2010 from 8:30 to 10 am at the League of Minnesota Cities Offices.
Some Council Members may attend the Hopkins Community Education Diversity Forum -
Making the Case on February 23, 2010 from 7 to 8:30 pm at the Eisenhower Community
Center.
Some Council Members may attend the Paul Olson Retirement Party on February 23,
2010 at 9:30 am at the City Hall Lunchroom.
A Human Rights Commission Share the Dream Event, Tapestry on February 27,2010
from 2 to 4 pm at the Golden Valley Library.
The Golden Valley Historical Society Antique Road Show will be held on February 27,2010
at 1: 15 pm at Calvary.
Some Council Members may attend the Home Remodeling Fair on February 28, 2010 from
10:30 am to 3:30 pm at the Eisenhower Community Center.
The next City Council meeting is March 2, 2010 at 6:30 pm.
Some Council Members may attend the Hopkins Community Education Diversity Forum -
Race Disparities on March 2, 2010 from 7 to 8:30 pm at the Eisenhower Community
Center.
Mayor and Council Communications
No action and/or discussion took place.
Adiournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8 pm.
Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
ATTEST:
Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant
Hey
Memorandum
Finance
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Executive Summary For Action
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
March 2, 2010
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
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Executive Summary For Action
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
March 2, 2010
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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Memorandum
City Administration/Council
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Executive Summary For Action
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
March 2, 2010
Agenda Item
3. C. 1. Gambling License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - Church Of Christ
The King
Prepared By
Christine Columbus, Administrative Assistant
Summary
As per State Statute organizations that conduct gambling within the City limits have to submit
an application for a lawful gambling permit to the State after the permit has been approved or
denied by the City. Depending upon the timing of the permit the applicants may request the
City to waive the 3D-day waiting period.
Attachments
Application for Exempt Permit (2 pages)
Letter from Church Of Christ The King requesting waiver of 3D day waiting period (1 page)
Recommended Action
Motion to receive and file the gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of notice
requirement for the Church Of Christ The King.
Minnesota Lawful Gambling
LG220 Application for Exempt Permit Application fee
If aDDlil"'~tion nostmarked or received:
An exempt permit may be issued to a nonprofit organization that: less than 30 days more than 30 days
- conducts lawful gambling on five or fewer days, and before the event before the event
- awards less than $50,000 in prizes during a calendar year. $100 $50
ORGANIZA liON INFORMA liON Check # $
Organization name Previous gambling permit number
CHURCH OF CHRIST THE KING X-27215-08-001
Type of nonprofit organization. Check one.
I 0 I Fraternal o Religious I o I Veterans I 0 I Other nonprofit organization
Mailing address City State Zip Code County
5029 ZENITH AVE S MINNEAPOLIS MN 55410 Hennepin 0
Name of chief executive officer (CEO) Daytime phone number Email address
DALE J KOROOI 612-920-5030 twknaffla@ctkmpls.org
Attach a copy of ONE of the following for proof of nonprofit status. Check one.
Do not attach a sales tax exempt status or federal ID employer numbers as they are not proof of nonprofit status.
@] Nonprofit Articles of Incorporation OR a current Certificate of Good Standing.
Don't have a copy? This certificate must be obtained each year from:
Secretary of State, Business Services Div., 180 State Office Building, S1. Paul, MN 55155 Phone: 651-296-2803
o IRS income tax exemption [501(c)) letter in your organization's name.
Don't have a copy? To obtain a copy of your federal income tax exempt letter, have an organization officer
contact the IRS at 877-829-5500.
[Q] IRS - Affiliate of national, statewide, or international parent nonprofit organization (charter)
If your organization falls under a parent organization, attach copies of both of the following:
a. IRS letter showing your parent organization is a nonprofit 501(c) organization with a group ruling, and
b. the charter or letter from your parent organization recognizing your organization as a subordinate.
[Q] IRS - proof previously submitted to Gambling Control Board
If you previously submitted proof of nonprofit status from the IRS, no attachment is required.
GAMBLING PREMISES INFORMA liON
Name of premises where gambling activity will be conducted (for raffles, list the site where the drawing will take place)
MetroDolitan Club
Address (do not use PO box) City Zip Code County
5418 Wayzata Blvd Golden Valley 55416 Hennepin 0
Date(s) of activity (for raffles, indicate the date of the drawing)
April 24, 2010
",heck the box or boxes that indicate the type of gambling activity your organization will conduct:
o Bingo. 1&1 Raffles o Paddlewheels. o Pull-Tabs. o Tipboards.
* Gambling equipment for pull-tabs, bingo paper, tipboards, and II Also complete 1,\
paddlewheels must be obtained from a distributor licensed by the
Gambling Control Board. EXCEPTION: Bingo hard cards and bingo Page 2 of this form.
number selection devices may be borrowed from another organization
authorized to conduct bingo. IprirtfForfll .1
To find a licensed distributor, go to www.gcb.state.mn.us and click on List I Reset F()rml
of Licensed Distributors, or call 651-639-4076.
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LG220 Application for Exempt Permit
LOCAL UNIT OF GOVERNMENT ACKNOWLEDGMENT
If the gambling premises is within city limits,
a city official must check the action that the city is
taking on this application and sign the application.
~ The application is acknowledged with no waiting period.
_The application is acknowledged with a 30 day waiting
period, and allows the Board to issue a permit after 30
days (60 days for a 1 st class city).
_The application is denied.
Print city name Q;~~ of ~ Idpi\ \Ju<<fdn
On behalf of the city, I acknowledge this app/icat n.
Signature of city official receiving application
(J~,#(i~
Title PdiMlA. f/gs/h
Date 0,. I 7?-1 dJO I /)
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S SIGNATURE
The information provided in this applicatio
financial report will be completed and ret
Chief executive officer's signature
Complete a separate application for each gambing activ
- one day of gambling activity,
_ two or more consecutive days of gambling activity,
_ each day a raffle drawing is held
Send application with:
_ a copy of your proof of nonprofit status, and
_ application fee for each event.
Make check payable to "State of Minnesota."
To: Gambling Control Board
1711 West County Road B, Suite 300 South
Roseville, MN 55113
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If the gambling premises is located in a township, a
county official must check the action that the county is taking
on this application and sign the application.
A township official is not required to sign the application.
_The application is acknowledged with no waiting period.
_The application is acknowledged with a 30 day waiting
period, and allows the Board to issue a permit after 30
days.
_The application is denied.
Print county name
On behalf of the county, I acknowledge this application.
Signature of county official receiving application
Title
Date----1----1_
(Optional) TOWNSHIP: On behalf of the township, I
acknowledge that the organization is applying for exempted gambling
activity within township limits. [A township has no statutory authority
to approve or deny an application [Minnesota Statute 349.166)]
Print township name
Signature of township official acknowledging application
Title
Date ----1-1-
urate to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that the
hin 30 days of th~ date of our gambling acfvity.
Date I~ If!)
Finane al report and recordkeeping required
A financial report form and instructions will be sent with
your permit, or use the online fill-in form available at
www.gcb.state.mn.us. Within 30 days of the activity date,
complete and return the financial report form to the
Gambling Control Board.
Questions?
Call the Licensing Section of the Gambling Control
Board at 651-639-4076.
I Print Form I
Reset Form
This form will be made available in alternative the Board will be able to process your
format (Le. large print, Braille) upon request. organization's appli~on. YOU~ ~aniza~ion's
Data privacy notice:The information requested name and ~ddress Will be public Information
on this form (and any attachments) will be used ~n re~lved by the ~oard. ~II other .
by the Gambling Control Board (Board) to Informatlo~ proVIded WIll ~ pnvate data until
determine your organization's qualifications to !he Board ISSU~ the ~rmit. ~en ~e Boa~
be involved in lawful gambling activities in ISSueS the I>6.rmit, all Information pro~ed Will
Minnesota. Your organization has the right to beco,:"e p~b1lc. If ~e Boa~d does no! ISS~ a
refuse to supply the information requested; ~rmit, alllnfon:natlon provided r.em?ln~ pnvate,
however, if your organization refuses to supply with the excepti~n of ~our ~anlZa~lon s. name
this information, the Board may not be able to and address .whlch Will remain publiC. Pnvate
determine your organization's qualifications data are available to:. Board members, Board
and, as a consequence, may refuse to issue a staff whose work reqUires access to the
permit. If you supply the information requested,
information; Minnesota's Department of
Public Safety; Attorney General;
Commissioners of Administration, Minnesota
Management & Budget, and Revenue;
Legislative Auditor, national and international
gambling regulatory agencies; anyone pursuant
to court order; other individuals and agencies
specifically authorized by state or federal law to
have access to the information; individuals and
agencies for which law or legal order authorizes
a new use or sharing of information after this
Notice was given; and anyone with your written
consent.
CHURCH OF
CHRIST
THE KING
February 18,2010
Judy Nally
Golden Valley City Offices
7800 Golden Valley Road
Golden Valley, MN 55427
RE: GAMBLING LICENSE FOR APRIL 24, 2010 TO BE HELD AT THE
METROPOLITAN CLUB, GOLDEN VALLEY, MN
Attn: Mayor and City Council
In reference to our Application for the Authorization for an Exemption for Lawful
Gambling License, The Church of Christ the King requests that you please waive the
usual 30-day waiting period.
Your consideration is greatly appreciated.
Very truly yours,
/t.-I..."L1f"
Te nce W. Kn a
ministrator
5029 ZENITH AVENUE SOUTH. MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55410' PHONE: 612.920.5030' FAX: 612.920.1179
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Memorandum
City Administration/Council
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Executive Summary For Action
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
March 2, 2010
Agenda Item
3.C.2. Solicitor's License - The Window Store Home Improvements, Inc.
Prepared By
Christine Columbus, Administrative Assistant
Summary
As per City Code, any individual or group intending to go door-to-door within the City selling
products, taking orders or soliciting for business or donations must be licensed by the City to
do so.
Attachments
Peddler/Solicitor License Application (2 pages)
Recommended Action
Motion to approve the solicitor's license for The Window Store Home Improvements, Inc.
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: $
7800 Golden Valley Road Number. of Persons:
Golden Valley, MN 55427 Type of License Requested:
Enclose the sum of $ ~_a;:::> for Y (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.
-flu
(Business or Individual Name to be icensed)
9c7o'1 :=s,. '5:IArn J;f-.- S(E., )r1O;
(Address, including City, State and Zip Code)
7b?- 74(? gq~o
(Telephone Number, including Area Code). ,L. n
7ltt Wi~ sture.. 1(OYV'(.
NOW, THEREFORE, ~~rz:ve~~1 L1c..
Applicant Name)
through 6/30/JD, subject to the conditions and orovisions of said City Code.
-F(q/J/O(/-(t, J MIl! a-~ (
hereby makes application for the
-
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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-;J,p M~'W 5+0('( ~ ~iA'~ ~
Address ~ S, S:/tv;re J:r - ~ 7l:J ~ ~{/161 MtJ! 9314/
(Incl e City, State and ip Co e) L
I - A/lf/lM>oT~
(Corporation, Proprietorship, Partners ip, etc.; State of Incorporation)
Define Business
Description of goods or services for sale (include prices) or indicate if soliciting donations. If more
space is needed, attach addi onal sheets ( e specific):
~ S~ I
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
MAl )f1Eft- C;5t. 7;)-' 7
FeD.:tO fO-6~JI65~
(Include City, State and Zip Code)
Address of Organization
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:
__~Dht1 ~;
~~~~
--:;ztnJret,J (6JZ~
1\ l'
SItt1&S
(If more space is needed, attach additional sheets)
STATE OF )
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COUNTY OF fl- )
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(Officerll ndividual)
of
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 0 .nform:;?a. a. nd . f,;nd.as to such matters,
he/she believes them to be true. ! ~ J ..
I~
(Signature of A
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
2,3 nJ day of F dl'1.JWrY ,20 10
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(Signature)
RON VOSIKA
Notary Public
State .of Minnesota
My Commission Expires
January 31, 2015
Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission
Minutes of the Meeting of January 21, 2010
1. Call to Order
The Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission (BCWMC) was called to order at 11:30 a.m.,
Thursday, January 21, 2010, at Golden Valley City Hall by Acting Chair Black. Ms. Herbert conducted
roll call.
Roll Call
Crystal
Golden Valley
Medicine Lake
Minneapolis
Minnetonka
New Hope
Plymouth
Robbinsdale
St. Louis Park
Also present:
Commissioner Pauline Langsdorf, Secretary
Commissioner Linda Loomis, Treasurer
Alternate Commissioner Ted Hoshal
Alternate Commissioner Lisa Goddard
Not represented
Commissioner Daniel Stauner
Commissioner Ginny Black, Acting Chair
Commissioner Wayne Sicora
Commissioner Jim deLambert
Counsel
Engineer
Recorder
Charlie LeFevere
Karen Chandler
Amy Herbert
Laura Adler, BCWMC Technical Advisory Committee, City of St. Louis Park
Derek Asche, BCWMC Technical Advisory Committee, City of Plymouth
Jeannine Clancy, BCWMC Technical Advisory Committee, City of Golden Valley
Erick Francis, WSB & Associates
Jack Frost, Metropolitan Council
Lee Gustafson, BCWMC Technical Advisory Committee, City of Minnetonka
Jupe Hale, WSB & Associates
Dave Hanson, Alternate Commissioner, City of Golden Valley
Kathi Hemken, Alternate Commissioner, City of New Hope
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
Justin Riss, Alternate Commissioner, City of St. Louis Park
Al Sarvi, Friends of Northwood Lake Association
Liz Stout, BCWMC Technical Advisory Committee, City of Minnetonka
Liz Thornton, Alternate Commissioner, City of Plymouth
Alex Bole, City of Minneapolis Environmental Services
Patrick Hanley, City of Minneapolis Environmental Services
Cara Groans, City of Minneapolis, environmental inspector
Dustin Maddy, City of Minneapolis, environmental inspector
2. Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda
Commissioner Loomis requested the removal of the financial report and moved to approve the agenda as
amended and to approve the Consent Agenda. Alternate Commissioner Goddard seconded the motion.
The motion carried unanimously [City of Minnetonka absent from the vote].
3. Citizen Input on Non-Agenda Items
Al Sarvi, Friends of Northwood Lake Association, introduced himself as the Association's representative
to the BCWMC and announced that the Association officially formed as a non-profit group two weeks
ago.
4. Administration
A. Presentation of the December 17, 2009, BCWMC meeting minutes. The minutes were approved
under the consent agenda.
B. Presentation of the Financial Statement. Commissioner Loomis reported that she handed out an
updated financial report that reflected three voided checks due to three individuals not attending
the BCWMC Education Committee's teacher focus group. Commissioner Langsdorf moved to
approve the amended financial report. Commissioner Loomis seconded the motion. The motion
carried unanimously [City of Minnetonka absent from vote].
The general and construction account balances reported in the January 2010 Financial Report are
as follows:
Checking Account Balance
TOTAL GENERAL FUND BALANCE
388,141.41
388,141.41
Construction Account Cash Balance
Investment due 10/18/2010
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION ACCOUNT BALANCE
-Less: Reserved for CIP projects
Construction cash/ investments available for projects
3,075,539.84
533,957.50
3,609,497.34
3,296,747.06
312,750.28
C. Presentation of Invoices for Payment Approval.
Invoices:
i. Kennedy & Graven - Legal Services through October 31,2009. invoice for the
amount of $2,766.65.
ii. Barr Engineering Company - November Engineering Services - invoice for the
amount of $29,434.56.
iii. Amy Herbert - November Recording Administrator Services - invoice for the
amount of $1,625.02.
iv. Judy Arginteanu - Education Article - invoice for the amount of $300.00
v. City of Golden Valley - Annual Financial Management Services - invoice for the
amount of $3,000.00.
vi. JASS - BCWMC's Portion of Administrative Services for the Joint Education and
Public Outreach Committee - invoice for the amount of $1,089.36.
vii. CNA Surety - Annual Bond Premium - invoice for the amount of $100.00.
Commissioner Loomis asked if the BCWMC will submit to the BallPark Authority (BPA) an
invoice for reimbursement of the Commission's legal costs, reflected in Kennedy & Graven's
invoice, for time spent on Twins Stadium issues. Acting Chair Black replied that it is the
Commission's understanding that per the executed agreement between the Commission and the
BPA, the BPA will reimburse the Commission's costs. Commissioner Loomis also asked Barr
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Engineering to clarify whether the biota costs charged in Barr's invoice under water quality
monitoring should be charged to the TMDL budget. Commissioner Loomis moved to approve the
payment of the invoices including the invoice from the City of Golden Valley for the annual
financial management fee of $3,000, which was not included on the agenda. Commissioner
deLambert seconded the motion. By call of roll, the motion carried unanimously with eight votes
in favor [City of Minnetonka absent from the vote].
D. Resolution 10-01 to Reimburse the BCWMC 2.5% of the 2009 Annual Tax Levy for
Administrative Expenses Charged to CIP Projects and to Transfer the Funds into the
Administrative Account. Commissioner Loomis moved to Approve Resolution 10-01.
Commissioner Stauner seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously [City of
Minnetonka absent from the vote].
E. Direct MMKR Certified Public Accountants to Prepare Audit Report for fiscal year 2009.
Alternate Commissioner Goddard moved to direct MMKR to prepare the audit. Commissioner
Loomis seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously [City of Minnetonka absent from
the vote].
F'. BCWMC Liaison Schedule for Upcoming TAC Meetings. Commissioners deLambert and Black
volunteered to be contacted if a February TAC meeting is scheduled. Commissioner deLambert
and Alternate Commissioner Goddard volunteered to attend the March 4th TAC meeting.
5. New Business
A. Golden Valley County Club Pond Dredging! Creek Stabilization: Golden Valley. Ms. Chandler
stated that the proposed project is in front of the Commission because it is in the Bassett Creek
floodplain. She said the project comprises pond dredging, which will include quite a bit of
excavation, and some creek bank stabilization. Ms. Chandler said the City estimates 2, 800 cubic
yards of sediment is anticipated to be removed. She said the plan includes approximately 100 feet
of restoration of creek bank and stabilization of the berm that separates the pond from Bassett
Creek. She said the plan the Commission Engineer received was more of a concept plan and more
information will be available when the project goes to bid later in 2010. Ms. Chandler reported
that the Commission Engineer wants to review the more detailed plans when they are available to
make sure there is no net fill in the floodplain. She said the Commission Engineer recommends
approval with the four conditions listed in the January 12th Engineer's Memo about the project
and adding the conditions that fill in the floodplain will be balanced by cut or excavation so there
is no net fill in the floodplain and also that the cross section of the creek must not be reduced.
Commissioner Loomis moved to approve the permit for the project with the conditions as
discussed. Alternate Commissioner Goddard seconded the motion. The motion carried
unanimously [City of Minnetonka absent from the vote].
B. TruStone Financial Federal Credit Union: Golden Valley. Ms. Chandler explained that this
proposed project is in front of the Commission because it is in the floodplain. She said the
Commission Engineer recommends unconditional approval of the project because the City of
Golden Valley has already mitigated for the loss of storage on the site, which is the mitigation site
on the General Mills property. She pointed out that even though they are not required, there are
three bioretention sites proposed for the project, which will provide additional treatment, and the
site also drains to a regional treatment facility. Commissioner Loomis moved to approve the
project. Commissioner deLambert seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously [City of
Minnetonka absent from the vote].
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6. Old Business
A. City of Robbinsdale Local Surface Water Management Plan Submitted to BCWMC. Ms.
Chandler said there was a mix-up in the mailing of the Plan to the Commission and said the
Commission asked the City of Robbinsdale for an extension of time for the plan review so the
Commission would have 60-days from the actual date of receipt of the Plan. She reported that the
City of Robbinsdale granted the extension. Commissioner Loomis moved that the Commission
direct the Commission Engineer to review the Plan. Alternate Commissioner Goddard seconded
the motion. The motion carried unanimously [City of Minnetonka absent from the vote].
B. City of Crystal's Response to BCWMC's Comments on City's Local Surface Water
Management Plan and Resolution 10-02 Approving Plan. Ms. Chandler reminded the
Commission that it reviewed the plan in the fall and sent comments back to the City of Crystal.
She said the City responded and made changes to the plan and the Commission asked the City to
look into a few additional items. Ms. Chandler said she has seen the final changes in response to
those additional items and she recommends the Commission adopt the resolution approving the
City of Crystal's Local Surface Water Management Plan. Commissioner Langsdorf moved to
approve Resolution 10-02 with the change that the City of Crystal is named in number 4.
Commissioner Loomis seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously [City of
Minnetonka absent from the vote].
C. Update on Cultural Resources Review Process for Resource Management Plan. Ms.
Chandler reported that Commissioners Stauner, deLambert, and Welch attended a January 12th
meeting with representatives of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (the Corps) including Brad
Johnson, Melissa Jenny, and Joe Vanta, and with Len Kremer and Jeff Lee of Barr Engineering.
She said the purpose of the meeting was for the Corps and the Commission to come to an
agreement about the final approval process of the Resource Management Plan (RMP) and to
develop a plan for addressing the cultural resource issues. Ms. Chandler said the result was a
recommendation to the Commission that the RMP be revised to include protocols for the cultural
resource review and how the final permitting will happen for the final projects. She said once the
Corps approves the revised RMP the methodology will be in place for moving forward. Mr.
Stauner added that an issue discussed at the meeting that he thought was still unresolved was what
distance from the project sites would be within the reach of the cultural review. Ms. Chandler
stated that she thinks that issue would be resolved as the protocols are developed. She said that the
Commission Engineer's estimate is that it would cost $1,500 to develop the protocols. Acting Chair
Black asked if that amount is in addition to the previous budget for drafting the RMP. Ms.
Chandler replied yes. Commissioner Sicora moved to approve the Commission Engineer to
develop the draft protocols as discussed for a cost up to $1,500 and to bring the draft in front of
the Commission when it is prepared. Commissioner Loomis seconded the motion. The motion
carried unanimously [City of Minnetonka absent from the vote].
D. TAC Recommendations
i. 2010 Channel Maintenance Fund Requests. Mr. Gustafson reported that the TAC
reviewed both applications for channel maintenance funds - one from the City of New
Hope for $16,448 for the Northwood West Inlet Cleaning Project and one from the City of
Golden Valley for up to $100,000 for the Bassett Creek Channel Stabilization portion of
the Golden Valley Country Club project. He said the TAC recommends that the
Commission approve both applications for use of the channel maintenance funds. Ms.
Chandler added that the funds for the City of Golden Valley project are for the channel
maintenance portion of the Golden Valley Country Club project. Commissioner Loomis
moved that the Commission approve the requests from the cities of New Hope and Golden
Valley for the use of channel maintenance funds for the projects as described.
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Commissioner Stauner seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously [City of
Minnetonka absent from vote].
Comments on Proposed Revisions to Capital Improvements Program and 2011
Capital Improvement Project. Mr. Gustafson said the TAC reviewed the CIP and
discussed whether revisions were necessary. He stated that the TAC recommended that the
CIP be revised and recommended specific changes to the next three years of projects listed
in the CIP as reflected in the draft revised CIP table handed out at today's meeting and
labeled "Revised January 8,2010." He said the TAC recommends that the Commission
adopt the revised CIP. Commissioner Loomis moved to adopt the revised CIP. Alternate
Commissioner Goddard seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously [City of
Minnetonka absent from vote].
Mr. Gustafson said the TAC also discussed projects that may come out of the TMDL
studies and other projects that could be requested by cities. He said that currently the
TAC, per the Commission's direction, reviews the CIP once a year. He explained that
going forward there may be projects brought to the Commission that are on the current
CIP, are projects coming out of a TMDL study, or are other projects. Mr. Gustafson said
the TAC discussed how would it evaluate and present recommendations to the
Commission regarding those three general categories of projects. He said the TAC
recognized that there could be some dilemmas for the TAC in evaluating proposed capital
projects that are not on the current CIP. Mr. Gustafson announced that the TAC
recommends that the Commission prepare and adopt a process to incorporate projects
identified in the TMDL studies into the CIP and to prioritize them with respect to the
other projects in the CIP and that this process should be developed before the end of 2010.
Mr. Gustafson said the TAC would like to hear from the Commission on whether it wants
all the projects prioritized against each other or does it want a different system set up that
would set aside a certain amount of money for CIP projects and another amount of money
for projects derived from the TMDL studies. He said an additional question for the
Commission is if it wants to keep its current CIP budget of $1,000,000 or if it wants to
raise or lower it. Mr. Gustafson said the Commission's comments on those three questions
would provide the TAC with the guidance it needs to continue its discussions.
Acting Chair Black directed the Commission Engineer to work with the T AC to prepare a
memo outlining those three questions as an agenda item for a future BCWMC meeting
such as the March meeting.
ii. Maintenance of BCWMC Projects. Mr. Gustafson reported that the TAC did discuss
maintenance of Commission projects but that the TAC did not have enough time to fully
discuss the issue. He stated that the T A C recommends that the Commission ask the cities
to provide comments back and Commission staff compile the different categories of
responses and send the compiled information to the TAC so the TAC members can
efficiently review the information. Ms. Chandler recommended the cities could also
comment on the idea of using channel maintenance funds for maintaining the channel
restoration CIP projects. Mr. Gustafson said the TAC is asking the Commission to
approve the cost for staff to send out the questions to the cities and to compile the
information and distribute to the TAC. Mr. Gustafson recommended a motion for Ms.
Herbert to work with the Commission Engineer to send out the questions, receive the
comments, tabulate them, and send the results out to the TAC. Alternate Commissioner
Hoshal moved to approve the action described by Mr. Gustafson. Commissioner
Langsdorf seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
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Water and Soil Resources an alternative process for adding projects to its CIP that
wouldn't require a major plan amendment. Mr. LeFevere said BWSR seems to be open to
the Shingle Creek's proposed process, which would cut out the agency by agency review of
adding projects to a CIP, but that it is still a work in progress. Mr. Stauner remarked that
the Commission may want to consider the Shingle Creek proposal as it reviews its CIP
process.
E. TMDL Updates
i. Wirth Lake TMDL. Ms. Chandler reported that the draft TMDL should be done by the
end of this week. She said the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) would then
review it and then may send it on to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for
an informal review. Ms. Chandler said the TMDL also needs to go to the stakeholders and
that a public meeting will need to be scheduled.
ii. Sweeney Lake TMDL. Acting Chair Black reported that Ron Leaf of SEH, Inc. is
reviewing comments received about the TMDL by the MPCA and the DNR. Ms. Chandler
said the MPCA had one significant comment on the TMDL. She said the MPCA took issue
with how much treatment is required by the TMDL for watershed reduction versus the in-
lake reduction. She said the MPCA did not think it was justified that there was so much
reduction placed on the in-lake load compared to the watershed load. She said one
suggestion is that Ron Leaf meet with the MPCA and invite the MS4s and Hennepin
County to attend the meeting to reach a resolution about what are reasonable reduction
allocations. Acting Chair Black directed staff to coordinate with Ron Leaf to conduct such
a meeting.
iii. Medicine Lake TMDL. Acting Chair Black reported that the implementation plan is still
with the consultant, who has not gotten it back to the MPCA, so the Commission is still
waiting to see the TMDL.
F. Bassett Creek E. Coli Monitoring 2009. Ms. Chandler reported that sampling was done in
June, July, August, and September 2009 and that one more sampling month will occur in June
2010. She reminded the Commission that the Commission is paying for the collection of the
samples and the MPCA is paying for the laboratory costs. She said that all the samples taken
had E. coli present. Ms. Chandler discussed the results and the color graph handed out at the
meeting. She said there still needs to be a meeting with the Commission, staff, and MPCA to
discnss how the Bassett Creek E. coli TMDL could be part of the Mississippi River Bacteria
TMDL. Alternate Commissioner Hoshal asked Barr Engineering to add to the graph the
MPCA's 1260 baseline onto the graph. Acting Commissioner Black asked if Barr would clarify
whether sampling would need to be done after the June 2010 sampling.
G. Education and Public Outreach Committee
i. Education Grant Application for MinnAqua Teacher Training. Acting Chair Black
explained that the Commission received a grant application from Birchview Elementary in
the Wayzata School District for grant funds of $1,000 to fund MinnAqua Training for
teachers in the Bassett Creek Watershed at a cost of $150- $175 per teacher. She said the
BCWMC's Education and Public Outreach Committee reviewed the application and
recommend approval. Commissioner Stauner moved to approve the education grant in the
amount of $1,000. Commissioner Langsdorf seconded the motion. The motion carried
unanimously [City of Minnetonka absent from vote].
ii. BCWMC Participation in Plymouth's 2010 Yard and Garden Expo. Commissioner
Langsdorf announced that the cost to the Commission to participate by having a booth at
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the Expo is $60. Alternate Commissioner Goddard moved to approve the BCWMC's
participation in the Expo at the cost of $60. Commissioner Langsdorf seconded the motion.
The motion carried unanimously [City of Minnetonka absent from vote].
iii. Education Grant Reimbursement Request from Crystal Environmental Quality
Commission. Acting Chair Black reported that the Crystal Environmental Quality
Commission submitted their final report and are requesting the reimbursement in the
amount of $600. Commissioner Langsdorf moved approval of the reimbursement.
Commissioner Stauner seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously [City of
Minnetonka absent from vote].
iv. Update on Teacher Focus Group. Acting Chair Black reported that the focus group took
place last week. Commissioner Langsdorf reported that seven teachers participated: three
from high schools, two from middle schools, and two from elementary schools within the
watershed and representing three school districts and one private school. She said the
Committee was pleased with how involved the teachers were in the discussions and she
presented the Committee's report on the focus group
H. Administrative Services Committee Update on Request for Proposals for Admin Services.
Acting Chair Black reported that the Commission received five proposals including one from
the Mississippi Watershed, one from Barr Engineering, and three individuals. She said the
Committee had a lengthy discussion on whether five were enough responses and if the
Commission should try to get more responses but that the Committee decided that quantity
doesn't mean quality and that the three individuals may be very high quality. She stated that
the Committee decided to go forward to interview the three individuals. Ms. Black said
although the Mississippi application was intriguing, the Committee was concerned about
identity and getting lost in the Mississippi Watershed identity. She said the Committee decided
not to go with the Barr proposal because one of the things the Committee is really looking for
is independence so that whoever it is can oversee the consultants and not have any conflicts
because if they actually work for the consultant they are overseeing it would present an
awkward situation. Mr. LeFevere reminded the Commission that the information on the
candidates is not public information and if anyone asks the Commission for information,
direct the question to Ms. Herbert who can work with Mr. LeFevere.
I. Resolution 10-03 Designating Depositories for BCWMC Funds. Commissioner Loomis moved
to approve Resolution 10-03 naming the BCWMC's official depositories for 2010.
Commissioner Stauner seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously [City of
Minnetonka absent from the vote.]
7. Communications
A. Chair: No Communications
B. Commissioners:
i. Commissioner Langsdorf that Chair WeIch received a request from BWSR regarding BWSR
training workshops to help develop outreach and education programs. She recommended that
the Commission approve Margie Vigoren and Karen Chandler to represent the BCWMC at
the workshops. The Commission approved the recommendation and Acting Chair Black
stated that she would contact Brad Wozney to let him know who will be representing the
Commission.
ii. Commissioner Stauner reported that he went to the Northern Green Expo put on by the
Minnesota Landscape Nursery Association. He said the legislative forum was interesting and
part of the discussion was the use of Clean Water Legacy Act money and whether the wildlife
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monies would be available for things like habitat restoration. He said he also went to a
program called "What's in the Water" put on by the Department of Agriculture and he found
out that Bassett Creek is monitored for pesticides. He said the most prevalent pesticide is 2-4D
and that he would leave the handout with Ms. Herbert. Commissioner Stauner also announced
that this would be his last meeting and that John Elder would take over as Commissioner next
month.
iii. Alternate Commissioner Hoshal brought an example of aerial photography by Irv Kruse and
said it would be nice to have posted on the Commission's Web site an aerial photograph of
each of the lakes in the Bassett Creek watershed. Acting Chair Black asked him to forward the
information to the Education and Public Outreach Committee.
C. Committees: No communications.
D. Counsel: No communications.
E. Engineer:
i. Ms. Chandler reported that the meeting packet for next week's BWSR board meeting
indicates a BWSR staff recommendation for board approval of $360,000 of the $500,000
requested by the BCMWC from the Clean Water grant funds for the Plymouth Creek and
Bassett Creek restoration projects. She said the BCWMC would find out for sure next
Thursday.
ii. Ms. Chandler said Hennepin County staff are recommending grant funds to the BCWMC of
approximately $130,000 for the Bassett Creek restoration project and approximately $150,000
for the Plymouth Creek project.
9. Adjournment
Acting Chair Black adjourned the meeting at 1:50 p.m.
Michael Welch, Chair
Date
Amy Herbert, Recorder
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Pauline Langsdorf, Secretary
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GOLDEN VALLEY ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
Minutes
January 25, 2010
Present: Commissioners Anderson, Gitelis, Pawluk, and Stremel; Joe
Hogeboom and Kevin Knase, Planning Department; AI Lundstrom,
Environmental Coordinator, and Pat Schutrop, Administrative
Assistant
Absent: Commissioners Baker and Hill
1. Call to Order
Stremel called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm.
2. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes - November 23, 2009
MOVED by Gitelis, seconded by Pawluk, and the motion carried unanimously to
approve the minutes of the November 23,2009 meeting.
3. Residential Solid Waste and Recycling Study
Members of the Planning Dept. met with Commissioners. Discussions included
an overview of the process, preliminary information gathered by Planning, the
communication plan, and the study timeline. The goal is to make a
recommendation to the Council in June. In preparation for the next meeting, each
Commissioner was asked to gather information from their own garbage hauler.
The commission requested that staff prepare a list of "talking points" to help them
answer questions.
4. Program/Project Updates
A. TMDL - City received the comments from other agencies on the
Sweeney Lake TMDL and will be reviewing soon.
B. III - Commissioners were given a status update report as of
January 15, 2010, prepared by staff.
C. Private Development Update - Global Commercial has made an
offer for the MN DOT site, on the southwest corner of 394 and Hwy.
100. The City has indicated they will give up their right to purchase
the property.
D. Emerald Ash Borer - The City applied for a grant for assistance to
do inventory, however were not awarded the grant. The inventory
will be completed by staff.
E. MPCA Progress Report - Data is still being entered.
5. Commission Member Council Reports
None
6. Other Business
Pawluk reported on an article in the newspaper related to invasive species such
as buckthorn.
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7. Adjourn
MOVED by Gitelis, seconded by Pawluk, and the motion carried to adjourn.
The meeting adjourned at 8: 15 pm. The next scheduled meeting will be
February 22,2010 at 7:00 pm.
Regular Meeting of the
Golden Valley Planning Commission
January 25, 2010
A regular meeting of the Planning Commission was held at the Golden Valley City Hall,
Council Chambers, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota, on Monday,
January 25, 2010. Chair Keysser called the meeting to order at 7 pm.
Those present were Planning Commissioners Cera, Eck, Keysser, Kluchka, McCarty and
Schmidgall. Also present was Director of Planning and Development Mark Grimes, City
Planner Joe Hogeboom and Administrative Assistant Lisa Wittman. Commissioner
Waldhauser was absent.
1. Approval of Minutes
January 11, 2010 Regular Planning Commission Meeting
Eck noted some typographical errors.
MOVED by Eck, seconded by Keysser and motion carried unanimously to approve the
January 11, 2010 minutes with corrections.
2. Informal Public Hearing - Conditional Use Permit - 7575 Golden Valley
Road - CU-126
Applicant: Starboard Media Foundation Inc.
Address: 7575 Golden Valley Road
Purpose: To allow the applicant to place two satellite dishes on the roof in the
Business and Professional Offices Zoning District.
Grimes explained that Relevant Radio is going to be leasing space at 7575 Golden Valley
Road and in order for them to do their broadcasts they need to install two satellite dishes
on the roof of the building. He stated that staff is recommending approval of the proposal
because it complies with the ten factors of analysis used when reviewing a Conditional
Use Permit application.
Keysser asked if the satellite dishes will be lit. Grimes said no, only towers or dishes that
are 75 to 100 feet in height need to be lit.
Eck asked if there is a code that specifically deals with satellite dishes. Grimes explained
that the Building Code addresses items attached to roofs and that the City will also
require a report from a licensed structural engineer.
Brian Acker, General Manager, Relevant Radio, stated that they are currently leasing
space at 919 Lilac Drive. They are in the process of downsizing their operation and they
want to stay in Golden Valley so they are pursuing leasing space at 7575 Golden Valley
Road. He reiterated that there will be no lights on the proposed satellite dishes.
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McCarty asked Acker if there is the potential that they would increase their staff. Acker
said yes, and explained that their production department moved to Green Bay so they are
able to downsize their Golden Valley location.
Keysser opened the public hearing. Seeing and hearing no one wishing to comment,
Keysser closed the public hearing.
Kluchka suggesting adding the following two conditions of approval: 1) the satellite dishes
cannot be used for signage and 2) the satellite dishes are required to be removed if this
business moves from this location. Grimes stated that the City's current sign code doesn't
allow signs to be located on roofs. He added that language could be added to the
conditions of approval that the dishes must be removed if they are abandoned or if they
are serving no business purpose. Acker stated that their lease with the property owner
already states that if they move from this location the satellite dishes have to be removed.
MOVED by Cera, seconded by McCarty and motion carried unanimously to recommend
approval of the request to allow the applicant to place two satellite dishes on the roof at
7575 Golden Valley Road with the following conditions:
1. The satellite dishes may not be artificially illuminated, unless required by law or the
Federal Aviation Administration.
2. The placement, design, use, and operation of the satellite dishes must comply with the
Telecommunications Act of 1996 and the rules of the Federal Communications
Commission.
3. Each satellite dish must not exceed nine meters in diameter.
4. The satellite dishes must be approved by a licensed professional structural engineer.
The dishes must conform to the City's Building Code.
5. The satellite dishes must be removed from the rooftop when they are no longer needed
by this applicant.
6. All other applicable local, state and federal requirements shall be met at all times.
3. Informal Public Hearing - Conditional Use Permit Amendment #1 - 9400
Golden Valley Road - CU-121
Applicant: RHT Office, LLC
Address: 9400 Golden Valley Road
Purpose: To allow the existing employee only daycare to accommodate up to 20
children rather than the approved 10 children in the Business and Professional
Offices Zoning District.
Grimes stated that the City issued a Conditional Use Permit to the applicant in 2008 to
allow for the operation of an employee only daycare center for 10 children. The daycare
center has been successful and now the applicant is asking to increase the amount of
children allowed to 20. The daycare would remain only for the children of employees.
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He added that the Deputy Fire Marshal would like to see a report from an architect
showing the daycare center meets the fire code requirements.
Keysser asked if there have been any issues from the Department of Health regarding
the daycare operation. Grimes said no.
Rebecca Thomley, CEO, RHT Office LLC, stated that when they started the daycare the
first 6 months were slow but now it is full. She added that the daycare is for employees
only and the people using the daycare are already in the building, so traffic will not
increase. She submitted a copy of the report done by her architect per the Deputy Fire
Marshal's request.
Cheryl Vennerstrom, COO, RHT Office LLC, explained how they will have to change
their type of daycare license if this proposal is approved. She added that they are a
social service agency so they understand the licensing process.
Cera asked if the existing daycare space will be expanded. Thomley showed the
Commissioners a floor plan and explained how they will be reconfiguring the existing
space.
Eck noted that when the original Conditional Use Permit was approved in 2008 the
applicant noted that the space could accommodate 28 children. He asked if that was
still true. Vennerstrom explained that the space could accommodate 28 children, but
they still need to apply for a slightly different type of license to increase the number of
children.
Keysser opened the public hearing. Seeing and hearing no one wishing to comment,
Keysser closed the public hearing.
McCarty suggested allowing whatever number of children the State allows so the
applicant won't have to come for another amendment. Keysser asked the applicants if
they would like to amend their proposal to allow for 28 children. Vennerstrom said yes.
MOVED by Eck, seconded by Kluchka and motion carried unanimously to recommend
approval to amend CUP #121 to allow the existing employee only daycare to accommodate
up to 28 children.
4. Informal Public Hearing - Minor Subdivision -100 Brunswick Avenue
North - SU12-12
Applicant: Peter Miller
Address: 100 Brunswick Avenue North
Purpose: The subdivision would create two separate lots for the construction of
two new homes. (The existing home will be removed.)
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Grimes referred to a location map of the property and explained that the applicant would
like to subdivide his existing 29,000 square foot lot into two lots approximately 15,000
square feet in size which is 45% to 50% larger than the Subdivision Code requires. He
explained that the applicant would have 180 days after preliminary plat approval to
remove the existing home and submit the final plat. He reminded the Commission of a
subdivision that was done in this area a few years ago and noted that there was
discussion at the time about the possibility of owners within the Tralee area adding deed
restrictions to eliminate or control the splitting of lots, but he is not aware of any
covenants being placed on lots in this area. He added that staff is recommending
approval of the subdivision request because the applicant's proposal meets all of the
City's requirements.
Kluchka asked if there have been any requests from the applicant for any special
considerations. Grimes said no variances are being requested. He explained that as a
result of the infill study many things were changed in the Single Family Zoning District and
the applicant is meeting all the code requirements.
Peter Miller, Applicant, stated that he has been a Golden Valley resident for 11 years and
he would like to subdivide his property. He asked if he could wait until after the final plat is
approved to demolish the existing house. Grimes explained that the Subdivision Code
states that the final plat must be filed 180 days after preliminary plat approval and the final
plat couldn't be approved if the existing house was still on the property.
Miller asked if he could have an extension to the 180 day rule. Grimes explained that the
decision to extend that deadline would be made by the City Council after preliminary plat
approval.
Keysser opened the public hearing.
Peggy Newstrom, 6100 Glenwood Avenue, said she remembers the controversy of the
subdivision on Cutacross Road a few years ago and she is disappointed with the height of
those homes. She said she is glad the height issue has been addressed since then. She
said the property in question has not been very well maintained. The porch is collapsing,
only half of the house is painted and there are dead trees. She said the lot is wooded and
the trees are beautiful and she would like them to stay.
Jim Fredkove, 26 Paisley Lane, said he is not agreeing or disagreeing with the proposal
he just wants more information. He said he moved to this neighborhood because it has
large lots with trees. He said it sounds like the applicant is complying with all the City's
requirements and he is also concerned about losing existing trees. He asked if the
proposed new homes would be rental homes and if they were he would object to that.
David Spencer, 211 Cutacross Road, asked if Brunswick Avenue has been reconstructed
yet. Keysser said yes. Spencer said that street reconstruction will start soon on Cutacross
Road and Paisley Lane and the construction of the proposed new houses will have to be
monitored so it won't conflict with the street reconstruction. He asked if the cul-de-sac on
Brunswick Avenue is large enough for this proposal and said he is also concerned about
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the mature trees being maintained. He asked about the square footage of the proposed
homes and said it would be nice to know what they are going to look like.
John Segner, 125 Paisley Lane, said he echoes the same concerns as the people who
spoke before him. He said the first time he heard about this subdivision was from the
hearing notice he received in the mail, which he feels is a flaw in the process. He said he
realizes at some point this neighborhood will change and he appreciates the changes that
have been made to the Zoning Code since the last subdivision in this neighborhood. He
said he is all for private property rights, but he doesn't like that something this significant
can change in the neighborhood with only a week and a half notice.
Miller showed the Commissioners a tentative plan of the footprints of the proposed homes
and explained that there would still be a lot of land and trees around the houses.
Keysser asked about the size and price of the proposed new homes. Miller said they will
be custom homes, 3,200 to 4,200 square feet in size and approximately $650,000 to
$750,000 in price. He said it is not his plan to have the homes become rental properties
and he would also like to preserve as many trees as possible. Keysser mentioned that
Miller will have to submit a tree preservation plan.
Seeing and hearing no one else wishing to comment, Keysser closed the public hearing.
Kluchka asked if the proposed new homes have to be owner-occupied or if they could be
rental properties. Grimes stated that the homes could be rental properties if they have the
proper licensing but at the price range being proposed he doubts they'll be rental
properties.
Kluchka asked if the City can talk to the property owners about the upcoming street
reconstruction to make sure both construction teams are working together. Grimes noted
that Brunswick Avenue has already been reconstructed and that there is a very detailed
process in place regarding street reconstruction available through the Public Works
Department.
Kluchka asked how the Fire Department feels about the size of the Brunswick Avenue
cul-de-sac. Grimes reiterated that Brunswick Avenue was recently reconstructed and
won't need any revision as a result of this proposed subdivision due to the minimal
number of homes the road serves.
Kluchka asked how much notice is given to the surrounding property owners. Grimes
stated that state statute requires cities to give 10 days notice for public hearings and to
notify property owners within 250 feet of the subject property. Golden Valley notifies
property owners within 500 feet and there are two public hearings when considering a
subdivision. He added that the subject property has been zoned Residential and guided
on the General Land Use Plan map for single family residential homes for many years
and this proposal is consistent with those designations. Kluchka suggested that hearing
notices include directions on how to research the City's requirements and codes. Grimes
stated that the City's website could be added to the hearing notices.
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Eck referred to the concerns regarding tree preservation and it has been the City's
experience that builders try to maintain as many trees as possible because trees add
value to property.
MOVED by McCarty, seconded by Eck and motion carried unanimously to recommend
approval of the request to subdivide the property located at 100 Brunswick Avenue North
into two lots with the following conditions:
1. The final plat of the minor subdivision shall be consistent with the preliminary plan
submitted with the subdivision application.
2. The comments in the memo from City Engineer Jeff Oliver, PE, to Mark Grimes,
Director of Planning and Development, dated January 21, 2010, shall become a part of
this approval.
3. A park dedication fee shall be paid at time of final plat approval. The amount of the fee
shall be determined by the City Council.
4. The existing house must be removed prior to final plat approval by the City Council.
5. Informal Public Hearing - Zoning Code Amendment - Garden Structure
Requirements in the Definitions, Single Family (R-1) and Moderate Density
Residential (R-2) Zoning Districts Sections of City Code
Applicant: City of Golden Valley
Purpose: To amend the R-1 Single Family and R-2 Moderate Density Residential
Zoning Districts regarding the addition of garden structure requirements
Grimes explained that this is a proposal to amend the Single Family (R-1) and Moderate
Density (R-2) Zoning District because staff has come across some garden structures
located in front yards. He reviewed the proposed language and stated that the proposed
setbacks would be 5 feet from the front yard property line, 5 feet from the side and rear
yard property lines and 10 feet of separation between detached structures, similar to
other accessory structures.
Keysser asked if gazebos would be included in this proposed new language. Grimes said
no. The proposed new language would be for pergolas, arbors, etc.
Schmidgall said he would like to see examples of some existing garden structures.
Kluchka suggested including pictures in the staff report when this item goes before the
City Council.
Schmidgall said he thinks these types of garden structures are basically transparent so
they shouldn't cause any visual obstruction. Cera questioned corner visibility especially if
the garden structures are covered in vines. He suggested requiring a 7 or 10 foot setback
instead of the proposed 5 foot setback. Kluchka said he feels garden structures should
have the same requirements as bushes. McCarty clarified that the garden structures
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would be 5 or 10 feet away from the property line, not the curb. Schmidgall said he would
like the setback requirement to be 5 feet as is being proposed.
Keysser opened the public hearing. Seeing and hearing no one wishing to comment,
Keysser closed the public hearing.
McCarty referred to the proposed ordinance and stated that he would like the word "must"
to be replaced with "shall" throughout the document for consistency. He said he would
also like the language regarding height limitations to be the same in both the R-1 and R-2
sections.
Eck referred to the language regarding the location requirements and said he thinks that
some of the language that was struck should not have been. Specifically the language
stating that an accessory structure may be built no closer to the front setback as the
principal structure. Grimes said the language will be corrected before this goes to the City
Council.
MOVED by Schmidgall, seconded by McCarty and motion carried 5 to 1 to recommend
approval to amend the R-1 Single Family and R-2 Moderate Density Residential Zoning
Districts regarding the addition of garden structure requirements. Commissioner Cera
voted no.
--Short Recess--
6. Reports on Meetings of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority, City
Council, Board of Zoning Appeals and other Meetings
Grimes reported that the Planning Department is working with the Environmental
Commission to look at solid waste hauling and the options available to the City.
Hogeboom explained that the City's municipal recycling contract is up for renewal in
December 2011, so the City Council asked that staff look and how other cities handle
their waste management system. He said he would send the Planning Commission a
copy of the presentation given to the Environmental Commission and a timeline of the
study.
Kluchka reported on the District 281 Divestiture Committee meetings he has attended.
7. Other Business
No other business was discussed.
8. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:26 pm.
Lester Eck, Secretary
Envision Connection Project
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
January 21, 2010
Present: Sharon Glover, Helene Johnson, Linda Loomis, Philip Lund, Dean Penk
Marshall Tanick and Blair Tremere
Absent; Jim Heidelberg and Luke Weisberg (GVCEF Representative)
Staff: Jeanne Andre
The meeting began at 7: 15 pm in the Council Conference Room.
Approval of Minutes
Tremere/Lund moved to approve the minutes of December 17, 2009 with correct meeting
dates for February and May. Motion carried.
Proposed Community Foundation/Non-Profit
Blair Tremere reported on meeting with the Optimist's Board of Directors to discuss the
proposal. The Board was positively inclined to the idea and saw possibilities for
collaborating with a new Community Foundation. Board members present planned to
share the Overview and FAQ documents with others and develop a formal resonse.
Linda Loomis and Dean Penk reported on their meeting with the Golden Valley Human
Services Foundation (GVHSF).The group seems supportive of the approach in that it
could help with fundraising and the 501 (c)3 status would be beneficial. Their concerns
related to confusion about the Golden Valley Community Events Fund and the Envision
Connection Project, and their respective relationships to the City and each other. They
inquired who would sit on the Board and how it would get started. Their current concerns
are with marketing their events and mission and resuscitating the golf tournament.
A presentation on the Community Foundation is planned for Tuesday, February 9, at the
Council/Manager Meeting. Dean Penk agreed to lead the presentation and other
members will try to attend. Luke Weisberg is preparing some slides to help visually
explain the proposed Foundation and its relationship to other entities. Dean will provide
background on the work to date to develop the Foundation and suggest that a Task Force
be set up to work with interested parties to develop a start-up plan for the Foundation.
Board Members will meet at noon on January 30 after the Bridge Builder Meeting to
further develop the presentation and gather the preliminary work done on establishing the
Foundation.
Bridge Building Activities
Quarterly Meeting - Marshall Tanick confirmed that the Crisis Nursery is set to welcome
the Bridge Builders on January 30 from 10 am to noon. Marshall has mailed or emailed
everyone on the list and may make a few calls. Blair Tremere reported that Jolly Jenny
responded to his post on i-neighbors. Jeanne Andre put the event on the i-neighbor's
calendar and sent a notice through i-neighbors and the City's Connection Project list
service. Marshall reported that he contacted the Interfaith Youth Leadership Coalition and
asked for someone involved in their day of service to give tips to our Bridge Builders on
starting a volunteer day. He reported that Cara Fish provide information via conference
call, as she will be out of town. Members reviewed the draft agenda and approved it,
subject to adding Neighbors Helping Neighbors as on of the current projects.
Envision Connection Project
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
January 21, 2009 - Page 2
Lilac Planting - The lilac planting committee will be meeting on Monday, January 25, to
discuss planting in 2010. Dwight Townes will focus on caring for the existing plantings
and developing relationships with adjacent property owners to maintain the plantings and
help with new planting projects.
would like his committee to meet in January to start planning for planting in 2010. Penny
Library After School Program - Linda Loomis reported that she will visit the program
and give an update at the next meeting. She will invite Mary Anderson to report at the
Bridge Builder Meeting.
Ice Cream Social - The date of the social will be July 19. The band selection is pending.
Dog Park - City Staff is working on setting a follow up meeting with the Humane Society.
Linda Loomis explained that she has been in contact with Minneapolis Council members
and plans to be in touch with Park Board Members to further discuss this idea.
Buckthorn Busting - Blair Tremere reported on contacts to organize an educational
session on buckthorn removal in 2010.
Garden Club - Jeanne Andre has contacted the City about adopting gardens created by
Don Brown on Mendelssohn Road along the Highway 169 right-of-way. They plan to
design a xeriscape garden for this area in 2010 with the goal of implementing it in 2011.
They are also considering community garden plots in the future if water would be
available.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors - Jeanne Andre reported that she is still looking into
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to help pay for materials volunteers
use to help maintain properties. Golden Valley must apply for CDBG funds through a
competitive process for small cities in Hennepin County.
Communications
Members discussed ways to collaborate on promoting community events and activities.
The Golden Valley Human Services Foundation mentioned this issue and suggested that
local small businesses would also like to link up. Helene Johnson said she would send a
hyperlink to a u-tube video on using social media that is very informative. Members
discussed recruiting more members to the Board, and highlighting the need for volunteers
interested in this aspect of community building.
Brookview Bandshell
Philip Lund reviewed his proposal to assist with constructing a new bandshell at
Brookview. He successfully completed an amphitheater in Prior Lake for which he
provided design and contract management services and with construction labor provided
by volunteer services from contractors and residents. He expressed a need to get a legal
opinion from the City Attorney on this approach and understanding liability issues before
he makes a proposal to the Council. Jeanne Andre suggested that she could check on
insurance/liability issues, but staff would only seek legal advice if the Council supports
this approach. Board Members suggested that Philip draft an overview for Council
consideration, including information about the Prior Lake project.
The next meeting will be on February 25. The meeting ended at 8:55 pm.
Jeanne Andre, Assistant City Manager
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Memorandum
Public Works
763-593-8030 I 763-593-3988 (fax)
Executive Summary For Action
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
March 2, 2010
Agenda Item
3. E. Bid & Quotes - Award Contract for 2010 Pavement Management Project
1. Construction Contract
2. Construction Observation and Engineering Services
3. Relocation of Decorative Streetlights
Prepared By
Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public Works
Jeff Oliver, PE, City Engineer
Summary
Award Construction Contract
Bids for the 2010 Pavement Management Project (PMP), City Improvement Project 10-1,
were opened on February 16, 2010. Nine bids were received. The corrected bids are listed as
follows:
Budgeted Amount
$4,116,133.68
$4,286,076.14
$4,466,852.03
$4,572,713.16
$4,741,040.85
$4,952,789.60
$5,059,608.50
$5,063,289.73
$6,004,766.63
$5,878,000.00
Northwest Asphalt
Palda & Sons, Inc.
Nodland Construction Co.
GMH Asphalt Corp.
Forest Lake Contracting, Inc.
Valley Paving, Inc.
Veit & Company
C.S. McCrossan Construction, Inc.
Geislinger & Sons, Inc.
Staff has reviewed the bids and found them to be accurate and in order.
Construction Observation and Engineerinq Services
Staff has received a proposal from the consulting engineering firm of Short Elliott
Hendrickson, Inc. (SEH), dated February 23,2010, for construction observation, staking, and
engineering services for the 2010 PMP. The construction observation includes a Resident
Project Representative to assist City staff in assuring that the project is constructed to the
City's technical specifications and recordkeeping. Engineering services include specialized
work in geotechnical engineering for soil conditions, service during watermain replacement
and environmental engineering. The construction staking includes all survey work during
construction, and record drawing survey and drawing preparation following construction. The
proposal includes a not to exceed amount of $272,755.
Streetliqht Replacement
During the design of the 2010 PMP, decorative streetlights within the project area were
identified for removal and replacement due to conflicts with street improvements. Many of
these lights are in excess of 30 years old and show signs of deterioration of the poles.
Therefore, staff and Xcel Energy recommend that the entire decorative streetlight system
within the project area be replaced in conjunction with the street reconstruction project. The
replacement of the streetlights will include new poles, fixtures, and wiring, as well as
complete removal of the existing system.
The cost from Xcel Energy Outdoor Lighting for the removal and replacement of these
streetlights is not to exceed $78,400. This cost was included in the construction costs for the
2010 PMP project.
Attachments
Location map ( 1 page)
Letter dated February 23, 2010, from Susan Mason, SEH, to Jeannine Clancy (4 pages)
Construction Agreement for Street Lighting Facilities dated January 22, 2010, from Xcel
Energy (5 pages)
Recommended Actions
1. Motion authorizing a contract with Northwest Asphalt in the amount of $4,116,133.68 for
the construction of the 2010 PMP, City Improvement Project No. 10-1.
2. Motion to authorize entering into a contract with SEH, Inc. for construction, staking, and
engineering services for the 2010 PMP, not to exceed $272,755.
3. Motion to authorize entering into an agreement with Xcel Energy Outdoor Lighting not to
exceed $78,400 to replace decorative streetlights and appurtenances in the 2010 PMP.
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February 23,2010
RE: City of Golden Valley, Minnesota
2010 PMP Construction Services
SEH No. GOLDV 106429
Ms. Jeannine Clancy
Director of Public Works
City of Golden Valley
7800 Golden Valley Road
Golden Valley, MN 55427-4588
Dear Jeannine:
Thank you for the opportunity to continue to provide professional services to the City of Golden
Valley for the 2010 PMP Construction Services. This letter serves as the Supplemental Letter
Agreement in accordance with the Agreement for Professional Services between the City of Golden
Valley and SEH.
Background
The City of Golden Valley proposes to rehabilitate approximately 2.7 miles oflocal streets in 2010.
The neighborhood areas proposed for street improvements are located west ofTH 100, south of
TH 55, and north and east of Glenwood Avenue.
The proposed improvements include construction of storm sewer pipe, drainage structures, sanitary
sewer repairs, and water main replacement. All of the streets will be reconstructed with concrete ~
curb and gutter.
The City will be managing the construction of this project. SEH prepared the plans and will be
providing construction staking services, a full time Resident Project Representative (RPR),
construction observation services, and record plan services as described below and detailed in the
task summary.
Scope of Work
Construction Staking
SEH will provide a survey crew to provide the construction staking for the 2010 PMP construction
project. Staking tasks for this project will include placement of horizontal and vertical cOlltrol,
centerline or offset stakes, blue tops after the curb is in-place, silt fence stakes, easement stakes,
storm sewer stakes, curb and gutter stakes, sanitary sewer stakes, and water main stakes. All survey
coordination for construction staking will be between the survey crew chief and the City.
Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc., 3535 Vadnais Center Drive, 51. Paul, MN 55110-5196
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Ms. Jeannine Clancy
February 23,2010
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Record Plan Services
SEH will provide the City with record drawing information needed to complete the record plans.
This work includes providing fmal top of structure surveys on new storm sewer, sanitary sewer and
water main manhole structures. The work also includes providing inverts for these new structures.
Benchmarks will be reestablished in the construction areas in conjunction with the record survey; it is
our understanding that the City would also like us to electronically locate all of the new hydrants and
gate valves.
Resident Project Representative (RPR)
The on-site representative or Resident Project Representative (RPR) is the Engineers agent at the site
and will act as directed by and under the supervision of the Engineer. The RPR shall serve as the
liaison with the contractor, working principally through the contractors superintendent. They will
assist in helping the contractor understand the intent of the Contract Documents. The field personnel
will review the progress schedule, shop drawings, and required submittals, Schedule of Materials
Control and consult with the Engineer concerning acceptability. The RPR will be responsible for
maintaining job site files, for correspondence, meeting reports, field orders, and supplemental
agreements. They will keep a daily diary or log book. Records pertaining to quantities and
applications for payment will be the responsibility of the RPR. The RPR will also keep information
pertaining to record plans, and scheduling the survey crew based on the staking requests from the
contractors representative.
Project Team
Daniel Erickson, P .E. will manage coordination as required between city staff and the surveying and
will provide administration of our contract with the City. He will also be available to answer design
related questions and will attend the weekly project construction meetings as necessary. Joe Clement
will serve as Resident Project Representative (RPR) and will assist the City with field representation.
Paul Haugen will be the lead Survey Crew Chief assigned. Mike Kotila will be available to provide
traffic engineering support as necessary. Brian Albrecht will be available to provide geotechnical
field support as may be required with the installation of the lightweight material and sub grade
correction work.
Schedule
We anticipate the majority of construction staking and RPR services to take place within the months
of March to October. Staff hours for staking and RPR services are covered in our fee estimate. The
record plan survey will follow completion of the construction. The RPR time is based on 5 days pet
week at 10 hours per day for 26 weeks (April 19 thru October 15).
Compensation
SEH proposes to be compensated for the scope of work proposed in the Agreement on an hOurly
basis. Compensation will be based on the hourly cost of personnel plus reimbursable expenses,
including reproductions, mileage, car allowance, and equipment. Additional services required beyond
the tasks and estimated hours as described can be negotiated or provided as extra work on an hourly
basis. We have estimated these costs to be $272,755.
Ms. Jeaimine Clancy
February 23,2010
Page 3
This agreement is an understanding of the project to date. If this document satisfactorily sets forth
your understanding of our agreement, please sign in the space below and return one copy to our
office~ We look forward to working with you, your staff, and the community on this project. Thank
you for the opportunity to continue to work with the City of Golden Valley.
Respectively submitted,
SHORT ELLIOTT HENDRICKSON INC.
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Outdoor Lighting
825 Rice Street
Sl Paul, MN 55117
Construction Agreement
For Street Lighting Facilities
The customer identified below ("Customer") and Northem States Power Company, a Minnesota Corporation and
wholly owned subsidiary of Xcel Energy Inc. ("Xcel Energy" or "Company") agree to this Construction Agreement for
Street Lighting Facilities, including the attached Terms and Conditions, for the following street light facilities:
Customer: City of Golden Valley
Address: 7800 Golden Valley Road
City: Golden Valley State: MN Zip Code: 55427
Project charges of: Seventy eight thousand four hundred dollars and no/100 Dollars: $78,400.00
In accordance with the following terms of payment: Payment due 30 days after construction is completed
For Association or City of: Golden Valley
Streetlights/Facilities Location: 2010 pavement improvement plan
Rate Code: Installation of a Group 5 (Prepay Option) street light system. The monthly per street light fee is
$6.09.
Service consisting of:
Installation of Comoanv Owned streetllaht facilities consistina of:
DesiGnation of LamDs: Number of Luminaries:
Moving the following Company Owned streetlight facilities to a
new location:
Remove existing and install 32.100W traditional fixtures
on 1S'direct buried FG poles. Install by plowapprox
4100' of #6 AL DX in 11/2" conduit to provide feeds.
Construction process valid for 30 days from: Project charges
valid for 60 dayS from sianlna of contract
Customer and Xcel Energy agree to the attached terms and conditions for the installation and moving of the facilities
identified above. Customer and Xcel Energy agree that the operation of the facilities shall be subject to the General
Street Lighting Contract for Operations & Maintenance Services between Customer and Xcel Energy, dated
Dated this
day of
City of Golden Valley
20
Dated this
day of
20
Customer:
Xcel Energy:
By:
By:
Title:
Title:
Consultant
Date:
January 22,
2010
Edward P. Bie In Jr.
Div: MPLS
XCEL ENERGY USE ONLY
Northem States Power Company, a Minnesota corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of Xcel Energy Inc.
November 2008
Page 1 of 5
fl, Xcel Energy.
Outdoor Ughting
825 Rice Street
St. Paul, MN 55117
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Customer and Company agree to the following terms and conditions:
1. Acceptance. Execution of this Agreement constitutes Customer's acceptance of the express terms of Company's
proposal and the offer contained therein, which are included and incorporated into this Agreement. Any additional
or different terms proposed by Customer, or any attempt by Customer to vary in any degree any of the terms in this
Agreement in Customer's acceptance, are hereby objected to and rejected, and (i) such additional or different terms
shall not operate as a rejection of the incorporation of the Company's proposal in this Agreement unless such
variances are with respect to terms involving the description, quantity, or delivery schedule of the Work to be
performed by Company as described in Company's proposal ("the Work" means the supplying of any labor,
materials, or any other work of Company expressly described in Company's proposal); (ii) such additional or
different terms shall be deemed a material alteration hereof; and (iii) Company's proposal shall be deemed
accepted by Customer and incorporated into this Agreement without said additional or different terms.
2. Request for Installation; Rights. Customer requests that Company install outdoor lighting at the Iocation(s)
designated on page one and/or as shown on the attached exhibit Customer grants Company any right, privilege
and easement to install,operate and maintain its facilities, including underground facilities, on the property.
3. Installation Requirements. Customer agrees that, prior to Company starting work: (1) the route of Company's
service installation shall be accessible to Company's equipment; (2) Customer will remove all obstructions from
the route at no cost or expense to Company; (3) Customer will clearly mark all septic tanks, drain-fields, sprinkler
systems, water wells, owner-installed electric or pipeline facilities, or other Customer-owned facilities in the
installation route; and (4) the ground elevation along the route shall not be above or more than four inches below
the final grade. Company will contact the appropriate agency to locate 3rd party utility facilities (phone, cable,
etc.) on Customer property. Customer agrees Company is not responsible for damage to Customer-owned
underground facilities not marked at the time of outdoor lighting service installation.
4. Installation Cost Contribution. Customer agrees to pay an installation cost contribution provided in Project
Charges on page one. Customer is responsible for any additional installation costs incurred by Company
because of (1) soil conditions that impair the installation of underground facilities, such as rock formations, etc.,
(2) extensive existing underground facilities, and (3) any existing conditions that exist but did not exist at the time
the installation cost was determined, such as new sidewalks, curbing, black top, paving, sod or other landscaping
and obstructions along the cable route.
5. Winter Construction Charges. When underground facilities are installed between October 1 and April 15,
inclusive, because of failure of Customer to meet all requirements of the Company by September 30, or because
the Customer's property, or the streets leading thereto, are not ready to receive the underground facilities by
such date, such work will be subject to a Winter Construction Charge when winter conditions of six inches or
more of frost exist, snow removal or plowing is required to install service, or bumers must be set at the
underground facilities in order to install service for the entire length of the underground service. Winter
construction will not be undertaken by the Company where prohibited by law or where it is not practical to install
underground facilities during the winter season. The charges apply to frost depths of 18" or less. At greater frost
depths, the Company may individually determine the job cost. The Company also reserves the right to charge
for any unusual winter construction expenses. All winter construction charges are non-refundable and are in
addition to any normal construction charges.
6. Schedule; Delays. Quoted shipping and completion dates are approximate and are based on prompt receipt of
all necessary information and approvals from Customer and access as required by Company and its contractors
or subcontractors (if any) to the site and to the equipment which is the subject of this Agreement. If Company's
performance is delayed by Customer's suspension of work, in whole or in part, or by any act or omission of
Customer, the time for performance will be extended by the period of time required by Company to retum to the
state of performance that existed before the delay. If the delay or suspension continues for sixty (60) days,
Company has the right to cancel or renegotiate the Agreement. Customer will pay an equitable adjustment based
on a claim submitted by Company for all reasonable costs, damages and expenses incurred by Company incident
to the delay or suspension.
Northem States Power Company, a Minnesota corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of Xcel Energy Inc.
November 2008
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Outdoor Ughting
825 Rice Street
St. Paul, MN 55117
7. Changes. The prices for any extras or changes to the scope of the Work or modifications to the payment or
performance schedule will be agreed upon in writing before either party will be obligated to proceed with such
changes. Performance of any change will not waive any claims for equitable adjustment in price or schedule.
8. Relocating Facilities. Customer agrees to pay the cost of relocating any portion of facilities, including
underground facilities, to accommodate Customer or as required due to altering of grade, additions to structures,
installation of patios, decks, gardens, sidewalks, curbing, paving, blacktop, sod, landscaping or any other
condition which makes maintenance of the Company's facilities impractical. Company shall notify Customer of
such relocations prior to incurring relocation costs.
9. Environmental. Prior to the start of the Work, Customer will provide notice of any hazardous materials or
hazardous situations that it is aware of with respect to the facilities where the Work is to be performed or that
could affect the Work. in the event Company encounters the existence of asbestos, asbestos containing
materials, formaldehyde, lead, or potentially toxic or otherwise hazardous material in the performance of the
Work, the discovery thereof shall constitute a cause beyond Company's reasonable control and Company shall
have the right to cease or not commence the Work until the area has been made safe by Customer or
Customer's representative, at Customer's expense.
10. Restoration. Company will restore any excavation of the boulevard on Customer's property with existing soil so
it is level and clean. Customer is responsible for the final compacting, loam, seeding, sod or watering of the
boulevard at Customer's expense unless otherwise noted on page one of this Agreement.
11. Additional Charges. In addition to the project charges on page one of this Agreement, Company shall be
compensated for any added costs of performing the Work attributable to anyone or more of the following: (i) any
and all extras and change orders and any and all other additional work mutually agreed by Customer and
Company; (i1) any and all costs and expenses related to asbestos or other environmental matters, any
unforeseen conditions or any changes in the law; and (iii) any and all added costs and expenses of performing
the Work attributable to any change by Customer in the criteria or information for the facility or to any delay or
breach by Customer or its subcontractors.
12. Operations; Maintenance. Customer requests and authorizes Company to provide illumination and maintain
the street lighting facilities under the Terms and Conditions as described in Customer's General Street Lighting
Contract for Operations & Maintenances Services with Company, which shall be effective upon the completion
date of the street light installation.
13. Payments. Unless otherwise specified in Company's proposal, Company may at its option invoice Customer upon
completion of the Work or invoice Customer on a monthly basis for construction work performed under this
Agreement. Customer shall pay Company all invoiced amounts within thirty (30) days of receipt of invoice.
14. Tennination. Customer may terminate the Agreement only upon written notice to Company and payment to
Company for all (i) services and Work rendered or performed to the effective date of such termination; (ii)
materials, supplies and equipment purchased prior to the effective date of such termination; and (iii) costs
incurred by Company as a result of such termination. To the extent that Company uses the materials, supplies,
or equipment on other projects or for maintenance purposes, Customer will not be charged for them.
15. Warranties. Company shall perform the Work in a safe and profeSSional manner in accordance with all applicable
codes, standards, regulations and laws. Company shall repair, replace or correct to Customer's satisfaction all
faulty or substandard work or defects in materials which appear within ninety (90) days from the date of completion
of the Work. Acceptance of the Work or payment by Customer shall not affect this obligation. THE WARRANTIES
SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL STATUTORY OR IMPLIED
WARRANTIES (INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE).
16. Limitation of Remedies. IN NO EVENT, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, INDEMNITY, WARRANTY, TORT
(INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, SHALL COMPANY BE LIABLE TO
CUSTOMER FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER
INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUE. In no event whatsoever shall
Northem States Power Company, a Minnesota corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of Xcel Energy Inc.
November 2008
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Outdoor Ughting
825 Rice Street
St. Paul, MN 55117
Company ever be liable to Customer for any damages or other amounts (including, without limitation, direct or
actual damages), whether arising in contract or tort (including, without limitation, negligence) or otherwise, under or
in connection with this Agreement or the Work, in an amount, in the aggregate, in excess of the total price paid for
the Work; any and all claims for damages in excess of such amount being hereby forever waived and released by
Customer; provided, however, that nothing contained in this sentence shall waive or limit any direct damages which
Customer may suffer on account of Company's gross negligence or willful misconduct.
17. Force Majeure. Neither party will be liable to the other for any delay or failure to perform due to any cause beyond
its reasonable control, including fire, flood, strike or other labor difficulty, act of God, or act of any governmental
authority. The party experiencing the force majeure will notify the other party promptly, and appropriate
adjustments will be negotiated. In the event of delay in performance due to force majeure, the date of delivery or
time for completion will be extended by a period of time reasonably necessary to overcome the effect of such
delay, provided that if such delay continues for 60 days the party not experiencing the force majeure may
terminate this Agreement.
18. Document Approval. Company may request that Customer review documents developed by Company for
conformity with Customer requirements or specifications. Unless Customer advises Company otherwise in
writing within fifteen (15) days after Company's submission, Company may consider the documents approved
and proceed with work. Changes thereafter, made at the direction of Customer, will entitle Company to
adjustment by change order.
19. Documentation and Proprietary Information. Customer will provide Company with accurate and complete
information in order to permit Company to successfully undertake and complete the Work. Company shall not be
prohibited from disclosure or use of proprietary or confidential information or documents necessary for Company to
secure or maintain in effect any license or permit, or otherwise to complete the Work. Where Customer information
is incomplete or incorrect, resulting in delay or extra work, Company will be entitled to adjustment by change order.
20. Work Product. All reports, drawings, plans, specifications, calculations, studies, software programs, tapes,
models and memoranda, if any, assembled or prepared by Company or Company's affiliates, independent
professional associates, agents, consultants, contractors or subcontractors pursuant to this Agreement are
instruments of service in respect of the Work, and Company shall retain all ownership and property interest
therein, whether or not the Work is completed. Customer may make and retain copies for information and
reference in connection with the Work; provided, however, that it is understood and agreed that such documents
are not intended to be re-used by Customer or others on extensions of the project or on any other project or any
other purpose other than as expressly set forth in this Agreement, and Customer shall not re-use or disclose to
any third party all or any portion of such work product without the express prior written consent of Company.
21. Customer Facilities. Company does not assume any responsibility for the adequacy, safety or satisfactory
performance of Customer's facilities. Customer shall, to the fullest extent permitted by law, indemnify, defend
and hold harmless Company and its officers, directors, agents, employees, and representatives from and against
any and all losses, claims, damages, expenses (including attorneys' fees and costs) arising, for any reason
whatsoever, out of the failure, non-operation or faulty performance of Customer's facilities (except to the extent of
Company's gross negligence or willful misconduct).
22. Subcontracting. Company may subcontract any portion or all of the Work without the approval of Customer.
23. Independent Contractor. Nothing contained in this Agreement nor any acts of the parties shall be construed to
create the relationship of principal and agent, or of limited or general partner, or of joint venture or of any
association between or among the parties to this Agreement, except that of owner and independent contractor.
24. Title; Rights of Access~ Customer warrants that it has fee simple title to the property. Customer hereby grants
to Company the right to enter and improve the real property for the purposes stated herein.
25. Ownership. Customer shall acquire no right, title or interest in any portion of the Work or Company's equipment
or facilities placed in, on, over, through and/or under the real property by Company. The Work constructed and
installed by Company on the real property of Customer shall be and mean the personal property of Company,
shall not be considered a fixture of the property, shall not attach to the realty, and shall not be alienable or
Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of Xcel Energy Inc.
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lienable by Customer or any other party. Further, Company may remove, repair and replace the Work and its
component system and equipment at any time without notice in Company's sole and absolute discretion.
26. Other. It is agreed that failure by Customer or by Company at any time or from time to time to enforce any of the
provisions of this Agreement shall not be construed to be a waiver of such provision or of Customer's right or
Company's right, respectively, to thereafter enforce each and every provision hereof. This Agreement contains,
with respect to the specific services to be performed by Company, the entire understanding of the parties, and
shall supersede any other oral or written agreements and be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties'
successors and assigns. This Agreement may not be modified in any way without the written consent of both
parties. If any provision of this Agreement is determined by a court to be unenforceable, then such provision will
be deemed null and void but the remaining provisions shall be enforceable according to their terms. This
Agreement shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with the intemallaws of the State of Minnesota (as
opposed to conflicts of laws provisions) as though all acts and omissions contemplated hereby or related hereto
occurred in Minnesota. No course of prior dealing, usage of trade and course of performance shall be used to
modify, supplement or explain any terms of this Agreement. Neither Party will assign or otherwise transfer its
rights or obligations hereunder, in whole or in part, without the advance written consent of the other.
Notwithstanding the above, Company may assign its rights or obligations to any of its affiliates without the written
consent of Customer.
27. Governing Law. The Terms and Conditions provided herein and the rights of all the parties hereunder shall be
construed under and governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota.
Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of Xcel Energy Inc.
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Memorandum
Finance
763-593-8013/763-593-8109 (fax)
Executive Summary For Action
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
March 2, 2010
Agenda Item
3. F. Call for Public Hearing - Special Assessments
Prepared By
Sue Virnig, Finance Director
Summary
At this meeting the City Council should call for a public hearing for April 6, 2010 at 7 pm to
consider certifying the following special assessments:
2010 Pavement Management Program - Includes various improvements for streets in the
following locations:
. Cutacross Road: Meander Road to Ski Hill Road
. Edgewood Avenue North: Glenwood Avenue to Westchester Circle
. Georgia Avenue North: Glenwood Avenue to Westchester Circle
. Harold Avenue: Idaho Avenue North to cul-de-sac
. Idaho Avenue North: cul-de-sac to Olson Memorial Frontage Road (south)
. Kingston Circle: Idaho Avenue North to cul-de-sac
. Meander Road: Glenwood Avenue to Cutacross Road (west)
. Olson Memorial Frontage Road (south): Douglas Drive to Glenwood Avenue
. Paisley Lane: Glenwood Avenue to Cutacross Road
. Pomander Walk: Paisley Lane to cul-de-sac
. Ski Hill Road: Paisley Lane to cul-de-sac
. Westchester Circle: Olson Memorial Frontage Road (east) to Olson Memorial
Frontage Road (west)
. Windy Draw: Ski Hill Road to cul-de-sac
Recommended Action
Motion to call a public hearing for special assessments for April 6, 2010 at 7 pm.
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Memorandum
Park and Recreation
763-512-2342 I 763-512-2344 (fax)
Executive Summary For Action
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
March 2, 2010
Agenda Item
3.G. Acceptance of Donation of $1000.00 from the Brookview Men's Golf Association to
Brookview Golf Course
Prepared By
Ben Disch, Brookview Golf Operations Manager
Summary
As adopted in the Donation/Gift Policy, a gift of real or personal property must be accepted by
the City Council by resolution and be approved by a two-thirds majority of the Council. A cash
donation must be acknowledged and accepted by motion with a simple majority. The
Brookview Men's Golf Association has donated $1000.00 to be used for the purchase, wiring,
and installation of a flat screen monitor at Brookview Golf Course, which would be used to
serve as an electronic display showing upcoming golf related events and information. The
monitor would be placed in the main hallway of the clubhouse. All information displayed on
the monitor would be created and approved by Brookview and/or city Management.
Recommended Action
Motion to adopt Resolution Accepting Donation for the Purchasing, Wiring, and Installation of
a Flat Screen Monitor from the Brookview Men's Golf Association.
Resolution 10-17 March 3, 2010
Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATION FROM BROOKVIEW MEN'S GOLF
ASSOCIATION FOR PURCHASING, WIRING AND INSTALLATION OF A FLAT SCREEN
MONITOR
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution 04-20 on March 16, 2004 which
established a policy for the receipt of gifts; and
WHEREAS, the Resolution states that a gift of real or personal property must be
accepted by the City Council by resolution and be approved by a two-thirds majority of the
Council. A cash donation must be acknowledged and accepted by motion with a simple
majority.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council accepts the following
donations:
$1000 from Brookview Men's Golf Association.
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 ; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution
was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and her signature attested by
the City Clerk.
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Memorandum
Public Works
763-593-8030 I 763-593-3988 (fax)
Executive Summary For Action
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
March 2, 2010
Agenda Item
3. H. Receive and File Letter from Three Rivers Park District Regarding Winter Trail
Maintenance
Prepared By
Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public Works
Summary
Mayor Loomis has received a response to the City's letter inquiring about winter trail
maintenance of certain segments of the Luce Line Trail owned by the Three Rivers Park
District in Golden Valley. The letter is attached for Council's review.
Attachments
Letter from Three Rivers Park District dated February 11,2010, to Mayor Loomis (1 page)
Recommended Action
Receive and file a letter from Three Rivers Park District regarding winter maintenance of the
Luce Line Trail in Golden Valley.
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February 11, 2010
Three Rivers
Park District
Board of
Commissioners
Sara Wyatt
District 1
Marilynn Corcoran,
Vice Chair
District 2
Mark Haggerty
District 3
Dale Woodbeck
District 4
Rosemary Franzese
District 5
Larry Blackstad. Chair
Appointed
Barbara Kinsey
Appointed
Cris Gears
Superintendent
Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
City of Golden Valley
7800 Golden Valley Road
Golden Valley, MN 55427-4588
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Dear Mayor Loomis:
Thank you for contacting us about the portion of the Luce Line Regional Trail
that runs through Golden Valley. 'We're very pleased to see how popular the
trail has become, and we appreciate the partnerships with cities and other
agencies that have made it possible to develop and operate this and other
regional trails.
As you may know, Three Rivers maintains more than 100 miles of regional
trails from April 1 through November 14 of each year, and we face budget
concerns similar to those in other government agencies. Your suggestion is
certainly worthy of consideration., and would require our Board to make
thoughtful and deliberate decisions about utilization of the Park District's
resources. If we add winter regional trail maintenance to our operating
responsibilities, we would face a choice of budgeting for additional staff and
equipment or cutting services within the parks. Additionally, the choice of
whether to plow or pack does not have a simple answer, as some
communities prefer plowed trails and others prefer a surface of packed snow.
I have shared your interests with the Chair of our Board, Larry Blackstad. We
expect that the full Board will review the Park District's regional trail operation
policies during the coming months, and the maintenance of regional trails
during the winter will be part of these discussions. I will be sure to let you
know when these conversations will be taking place, and I expect that the
Board will solicit input from communities along the trails as well as feedback
from trail users.
Cris Gears, Superintendent
cc:
Larry Blackstad, Chair, Board of Commissioners
Tom Burt, City Manager, City of Golden Valley
Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public Works, City of Golden Valley
Rick Jacobson, Director of Parks and Recreation, City of Golden Valley
Administrative Center, 3000 Xenium Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55441-1299
Information 763.559.9000 · TTY 763.559.6719 · Fax 763.559.3287 · www.ThreeRiversParks.org
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Memorandum
Planning
763-593-8095/763-593-8109 (fax)
Executive Summary For Action
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
March 2, 2010
Agenda Item
5. A. Second Consideration - Ordinance #430 - Amending Section 4.20 Regarding Sign
Permits and Regulations in the 1-394 Mixed Use Zoning District
Prepared By
Joe Hogeboom, City Planner
Summary
At its meeting on February 16, 2010 the City Council adopted on first consideration
Ordinance #430 regarding sign permits and regulations in the 1-394 Mixed Use Zoning
District. Since that meeting staff has made one change to the proposed language by
removing the words "Maximum Total Sign Area, Total Sign Area" from definition W. "Surface
Area of Sign". This change is being proposed because maximum total sign area is described
in a different section of the sign code requirements.
In order to save publishing costs staff is requesting the Council approve publication of the
Summary Ordinance. This action requires a 4/5 vote.
Attachments
Underlined/Overscored version of certain pages of Section 4.20 (11 pages)
Ordinance #430, Amending Section 4.20 Regarding Sign Permits and Regulations in the
1-394 Mixed Use Zoning District (7 pages)
Summary of Ordinance #430, Amending Section 4.20 Regarding Sign Permits and
Regulations in the 1-394 Mixed Use Zoning District (1 page)
Recommended Action
Motion to adopt on Second Consideration, Ordinance #430, Amending Section 4.20
Regarding Sign Permits and Regulations in the 1-394 Mixed Use Zoning District.
Motion to approve publication of the Summary of Ordinance #430, Amending Section 4.20,
Regarding Sign Permits and Regulations in the 1-394 Mixed Use Zoning District.
~ 4.20
G. Free Standing Sign: A sign placed in the ground and not affixed to any part
of any building. Pylon signs and Monuments signs are examples of
freestanding signs.
H. Garage Sale Sign: A sign identifying a temporary sale of household items
sold by one private party to another private party. Such items shall be sold
solely for personal use and not for resale.
I. Illuminated Sign: A sign which has characters, letters, figures, designs or
outlines illuminated by electric lights or luminous tubes as a part of the sign.
J. Menu Sign: An exterior freestanding sign advertising products or services of
a business with a drive-through facility.
K. Monument Sign: A freestanding sign not to exceed twelve (12) feet in
height not supported by poles or posts which is architecturally designed and
located directly on grade with the base being seventy percent (70%) or more
of the greatest width of the sign and with the base integrated with the sign,
except as allowed in the 1-394 Mixed Use Zoning District.
L. Name Plate Sign: A sign which states the name or address or both of the
business or occupant of the lot where the sign is placed.
M. Neighborhood Identification Sign: A monument sign identifying a
neighborhood or area.
N. Non-conforming Sign: A sign lawfully existing at the adoption of this
Ordinance but does not conform to its requirements.
O. Portable Sign: A sign not attached permanently to the ground and designed
so as to be movable from one location to another.
P. Private Directional Sign: A non-advertising sign erected on private
property by the owner of the property for purposes of guiding vehicular and
pedestrian traffic.
Q. Public Sign: Any sign defined as a traffic control sign in the Highway Traffic
Regulation Act, any identification sign installed in a public park by a public
authority or any identification, regulatory, warning or other sign approved by
the City for installation on public land.
R. Pylon Sign: A free standing sign which is not a monument sign.
S. Real Estate Sign: A sign which advertises the development, sale, lease or
rental of land or buildings.
T. Search Light Sign: A temporary sign drawing attention to an event,
activity, or site by concentrating or focusing light rays or beacons to create a
brightly focused light that may rotate, flash, remain steady or some
combination of these.
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U. Shopping Centers: Any contiguous group of six (6) or more retail stores or
service establishments within the Commercial Zoning district comprising ten
thousand (10,000) or more square feet of floor area which provides off-street
parking utilized in common by patrons, where each tenant is provided direct
access to the parking area by means of an exterior door or exit at ground or
balcony level.
V. Sign: A name, identification, description, display, or illustration, which is
affixed to or represented directly on a building structure, or a tract of land
and which directs attention to an object, product, place, activity, person,
institution, organization, or business located on the same premises. It does
not include any official court or other public notices or directional signs
placed by an authorized government agency, nor does it include the flag,
emblem, or insignia of a nation, political unit, school or religious or service or
fraternal group.
W. Surface Area of Sign (Maximum Total Sign Area, Total Sign Area): The
entire area within a single continuous perimeter enclosing the extreme limits
of actual sign surface. It does not include any structural elements outside the
limits of such sign and not forming an integral part of the display. Only one
(1) side of a double-faced or V-type (one hundred thirty five (135) degree
maximum) structure or pylon sign shall be used in computing total surface
area. If individual letters are mounted directly on a wall or canopy without a
frame, the sign area shall be the area in square feet of the smallest rectangle
enclosing the sign.
X. Temporary Sign: A sign designed to be displayed for a limited period of
time that is not permanently fixed to the land or a structure.
Y. Wall Sign: A sign attached to or erected against an exterior wall surface of a
building or structure.
Z. Window Sign: A sign placed, mounted or hanging on the outside or inside
surface of a window or any sign placed within a building for the purpose of
being visible from the public right-of-way.
AA. Office/Warehouse Park: Any contiguous group of six (6) or more business
establishments within the Industrial or Light Industrial Zoning District
comprising ten thousand (10,000) or more square feet of floor area which
provides off-street parking utilized in common by patrons, where each tenant
is provided direct access to the parking area by means of an exterior exit
door at ground level.
Subdivision 3. Exempt Signs
The following signs are exempt from certain provisions of this section as provided
below.
A. Bench signs. If located on a bench permitted by the City and as defined and
allowed by City Code Section 7.40
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B. Menu signs
C. Private Directional signs
D. Public signs
E. Signs on licensed vehicles moved daily
F. Garage Sale signs
Subdivision 4. Prohibited Uses
The following uses are prohibited.
A. Flashing signs and Portable signs
B. Electronic signs having a message that changes more than once per 24-hour
period, except those portions of an electronic sign displaying only the time
and/or temperature. No electronic sign displaying the time and/or
Subdivision 8. General Regulations
A. Calculation of Sign Area. All signs are included in the calculation of sign area,
except for the following: Address Signs, Construction Signs, Menu Signs not
visible from a right of way, Neighborhood Identification Signs, Private
Directional Signs, Real Estate Signs, and Temporary Signs.
B. Free Standing Signs. If there is pedestrian or vehicular traffic that passes
under a free standing sign, eight (8) feet of clearance from basic grade to the
lowest element of the sign shall be required. At the discretion of the Building
Official or his or her designee, a property survey and an engineered plan for
foundations and/or soil tests may be required for freestanding signs.
C. Illumination. Direct rays or glare of light from an illuminated sign shall not be
visible from public rights-of-way or property other than that on which the
illuminated sign is located. Any external source of illumination must be
provided with shields or lenses that concentrate the light onto the sign.
D. Menu Signs. If the name of the business or business logo is included in a
menu sign, the sign area of such name or logo shall be counted as sign area
for determining maximum sign area allowed.
E. Sign Quality. All signs, including but not limited to wall signs, monument
signs, and pylon signs, shall incorporate materials and colors which are
compatible with the building on the site where the sign is to be located.
Compatible shall include, but is not limited to, materials that are consistent
with the principal architectural features and colors of the building(s) being
identified. All signs shall be of good quality, and shall be designed to include
attractive and tasteful colors and design elements. The layout of the sign
shall give the sign a neat and orderly appearance.
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F. Sign Setbacks. Signs other than residential nameplates and neighborhood
identification signs must be entirely located at least ten (10) feet from all
property lines and ten (10) feet from any driveway on the premises on which
the sign is erected and maintained, except as allowed in the 1-394 Mixed Use
Zoning District. The following additional setbacks are required:
1. Signs must be outside the corner visibility zone, as per the corner
visibility requirements in Chapter 7 of the City Code.
2. Shopping center pylon signs shall have a minimum setback of thirty-five
(35) feet from a street property line.
G. Streets and Easements. No sign other than public signs shall be erected or
placed upon any public street, right-of-way, public easement, public land or
project over public property or public easements, except as allowed in the 1-
394 Mixed Use Zoning District.
H. Wall Signs. The following requirements are applicable for all wall signs:
1. Spacing. Signs applied to a building shall be placed as to allow a space
between the end of the sign and the edge of the building or individual
occupancy equal to ten percent (10%) of the linear frontage of the
building or individual occupancy.
2. Sign Projection. No sign may project out more than eighteen (18) inches
from the face of the building to which it is attached, except as allowed in
the 1-394 Mixed Use Zoning District.
1. Window Signs. Window sign(s) mounted or hanging on a window surface
must meet the following requirements:
1. No window sign(s) shall occupy more than fifty percent (50%) of the
surface area of a window.
2. If the name of the business or business logo where the sign is located
is included in a window sign, the sign area of such name or logo shall
be counted as sign area for determining maximum sign area allowed.
3. In the 1-394 Mixed Use Zoning District, window signs on a building
substantially remodeled after December 31, 2009, shall be calculated as
sign area.
J. Garage and Real Estate Sale Signs. Garage and Real Estate sale signs shall
be subject to the following requirements:
1. No resident shall display garage sale signs for more than eight (8) days
per year. Such signs shall not be displayed on more than two (2) non-
continuous occasions per year.
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2. All garage sale signs shall clearly identify the address, month, dates or
days of the week of the sale.
3. All signs shall be set back a minimum of fifteen (15) feet from the back of
the curb or behind any existing sidewalk, whichever is greater.
4. All signs shall be removed by 9 pm on the final day of the sale.
5. No sign shall be:
a. Greater than six (6) square feet in area or three (3) feet in height. The
height of the sign shall be measured from the top of the sign to the
ground.
b. Located on any governmental property, including the street right-of-
way.
1. Planned Unit Development (PUD). Signs for a PUD shall be governed by the
underlying zoning on the property.
J. 1-394 Mixed Use Zoning District. This district has unique requirements
requiring special consideration.
1. Purpose. The City of Golden Valley has completed a study of the 1-394
corridor, established a separate zoning district for this corridor and hereby
establishes sign regulations for this special district. The sign purposes for
this district include the sign purposes as contained in Subdivision 1 of this
Section. These sign purposes are designed to improve, or at least not
detract from, visual coherence and attractiveness of the 1-394 corridor, to
complement colors and materials of the subject building while being
visually appealing, pedestrian oriented and compatible with buildings,
streetscape, public views, and spaces.
2. Signage Plan Required.
a. A signage plan which shows buildings, access, parking, setbacks, open
space, property lines, and the location, size, materials, height,
illumination, if any, of existing and proposed signs and buildings and
other relevant site features must be submitted to the city at the time
of site plan review or consideration for a conditional use permit. If a
site plan review or conditional use permit is not required and a sign
application is submitted, a signage plan must also be submitted unless
a signage plan approved by the City is on file.
b. To be approved, the Signage Plan must be found to meet the Purpose
clause, and all other requirements of the sign ordinance applicable to
the 1-394 Mixed Use Zoning District.
c. To be approved, the area of all signs must be calculated as sign area
unless excepted by 4.20 Subdivision 5.
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d. Upon approval of the signage plan by the City, it shall govern the
location, type and size of signs until the site plan is amended with a
new and approved signage plan which is in conformance with the sign
ordinance in effect at the time of submission of the amended plan.
3. The following signs are permitted within the 1-394 Mixed Use Zoning
District:
a. Temporary signs.
1.) Real estate signs. The following limits apply:
lsingle-Use I. 32 sq. ft.
LMixed-use . 64 s9. ft.
2.) Construction signs. The following limits apply:
I Single-use
Mixed-use
1120 s~. ft.
120 s . ft
3.) Garage Sale signs for single-use Multiple Dwellings.
4.) Other temporary signs, banners and inflatables as regulated in
Subdivision 10.
b. Permanent signs. The maximum total sign area includes window signs
and is based on use and other factors. Three (3) use categories are
established: Single Use Residential, Single Use Non-Residential, and
Mixed Uses. The following limits apply.
Maximum Total Sign
Area
1 s . ft. er dwellin
50 s . ft.
Single Use Non-
Residentia I
(Includes single use
commercial, office, hotel,
institutional, and
Industrial/light industrial
uses)
Parcel Size or Floor Area
o to 1 acre or floor area of 0
to 15,000 ross s . ft.
> 1 to 3 acres or floor area
of >15 to45 000 ross s . ft.
>3 to 5 acres or floor area
of >45 to 75,000 gross sq.
ft.
>5 acres or floor area of
> 75,000 ross s . ft.
Mixed Uses
Parcel Size or Floor Area
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Maximum Total Si n Area
1-394 Mixed Use Zonin District
Subdistrict Subdistrict Subdistrict
ABC
Low Rise - Mid Rise - High Rise -
up to 3 up to 6 up to 10
stories stories stories
100 s .ft 120 s . ft 150 s . ft.
120 s . ft. 150 s . ft. 200 s . ft.
200 s . ft. 250 s . ft 300 s . ft.
300 s . ft. 350 s .ft 400 s .ft
Maximum Total Si n Area
1-394 Mixed Use Zonin District
Subdistrict Subdistrict Subdistrict
A B C
Low Rise - up Mid Rise - up High Rise - up
to 3 stories to 6 stories to 10 stories
150 s .ft 180 s .ft 200 s . ft.
200 s . ft. 250 s . ft. 300 s . ft.
250 s . ft. 300 s .ft 400 s . ft.
350 s . ft. 400 s . ft 500 s .ft
1.) Building Name Signs. If a building is to be named with a sign, the
building may only have one (1) name. If placed on a building wall,
the wall sign must be placed at one (1) of the following locations.
a. On the ground level.
b. A wall space contiguous to the ground level and architecturally
designed for the sign or an acceptable area for the sign.
c. A suitable wall space at the upper level of the building.
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d. An intermediate level between the ground level and the top
level provided the wall space is architecturally designed for the
sign or an accepted area for the sign.
2.) Wall Signs. Prohibited location guide. Building name signs, tenant
signs, signs advertising a product or service are not to be placed
a. In front of any portion of a window
b. On or above a roof top
c. On or above a penthouse, a roof top equipment enclosure or
similar structure
d. Between the ground level and the uppermost level unless the
sign is located and integrated into a framed wall mass where the
ratio of the framed wall space/mass is at least three and one
half (3.5) times larger than the sign area to be located in the
framed wall space. The framed wall space must be continuous,
that is uninterrupted or unbroken by another wall or similar
feature and void of any windows, doors or similar features.
3.) Monument Signs as defined in Subdivision 2(K) except in the 1-
394 Mixed Use Zoning District the monument sign must meet the
following requirements:
a. There is no pylon sign on the site.
b. The base is at least eighty five percent (85%) or more of the
greatest width of the sign.
c. Materials on the sign replicate the highest quality of materials
used on the building.
d. The monument sign is placed in a complementary landscaped
setting.
4.) Pylon Sign. One (1) pylon sign per lot not to exceed twenty-five
(25) feet in height provided the sign is located within Subdistrict C
of the 1-394 Mixed Use Zoning District.
5.) Multi-tenant Building Signs. Unless the name of the building, a sign
for a ground level tenant must be located at the ground level. No
upper level tenant shall have a sign on an upper level unless such
sign is the name of the building and meets the building name and
wall sign requirements.
6.) Projecting Signs. Signs projecting from a wall canopy or awning
may be allowed by the City subject to the following:
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a. The sign must be located at least eight (8) feet above the
walking surface or ground level unless located flat against the
building and the projection is less than six (6) inches if the sign
is attached to a wall.
b. No part of the projection shall be closer than one (1) foot from
the curb line projected vertically.
c. The property owner may be required to obtain a license from
the City or to execute an agreement with the City governing
use, maintenance and other factors.
7.) Awning - Canopy sign limits. No awning or canopy sign shall
extend to a height greater than necessary to cover the door,
window or opening it is covering on the first or ground level. No
awning or canopy above the first or ground level shall include a
sign.
8.) Window Signs. Window signs on a site redeveloped or a building
substantially remodeled after December 31, 2009, shall be
calculated as sign area.
c. Sign Setbacks.
1.) Pylon Signs and Monument Signs. No portion of a pylon sign or
monument sign shall be located within an easement and shall meet
the following:
Yard Minimum Setback
Front Yard 10 feet
Side Yard 5 feet
Rear Yard 5 feet
2.) Canopies, Awnings and Similar Structures. Signs on canopies,
awnings or similar structures which overhang or extend into the
right-of-way may be allowed through approval of the plan by the
City Council. The property owner may be required to obtain a
license from the City or execute an agreement with the City
governing its use, maintenance and other factors.
d. Other Design Requirements in the 1-394 Mixed Use Zoning District.
Signs are also required to conform to the following:
1.) Sign Quality - see 4.20 Subdivision 8(E)
2.) Illumination - see 4.20 Subdivision 8(C)
3.) Outdoor Lighting - see Section 11.73
~ 4.20
4.) Wall Sign Spacing - See 4.20 Subdivision 8(H)(1)
5.) Temporary Signs, Banners and Inflatables - See 4.20 Subdivision 10
6.) Other application requirements of 4.20 not specifically listed above
Subdivision 10. Temporary Signs, Banners and Inflatables
The use of temporary signs such as banners, pennants, inflatables (including
balloons over eighteen (18) inches in diameter) for advertising temporary sales,
business openings, special events, similar activities or used for other purposes are
limited to the following:
A. Real estate signs are subject to the following requirements: leasing signs
must be removed after initial leasing or within three hundred sixty (360)
days after a certificate of occupancy is issued if involving a new building or a
substantial remodeling. Leasing information integrated into an approved
permanent neighborhood identification sign or monument sign and given the
same architectural treatment using the same materials and design given to
the neighborhood identification or monument sign are not subject to the
removal provisions of this section. No real estate or for sale sign shall remain
on a property longer than one (1) year unless approved by the Building
Official or his or her designee.
B. The maximum duration shall not exceed a total of thirty (30) days in anyone
(1) calendar year. Each property is limited to three (3) occurrences in one
calendar year.
C. An approved permit shall be obtained prior to display of a temporary sign. A
temporary sign displayed without a permit shall be removed and no new
temporary sign shall be allowed nor shall a permit be approved within the
next twelve (12) months.
Subdivision 11. Design and Construction
All signs shall be in compliance with the most currently adopted versions of the
Minnesota State Building Code and the National Electric Safety Code.
Subdivision 12. Non-Conforming Signs
A. General. A non-conforming sign shall not be rebuilt, relocated, altered or
modified in size or height, unless it is made fully conforming with this article.
B. Removal. Except for changing signs, if a face or message on a nonconforming
sign is resurfaced or removed, the entire sign and sign structure must be
removed or made to conform with this article.
C. Pylon signs with a height greater than twenty-five (25) feet allowed by policy
during construction of 1-394 must be removed or made to conform to the
current ordinance if either one (1) or both of the following is proposed: 1) a
new sign is requested on the pylon, or 2) a new sign of one hundred twenty
(120) or more square feet is proposed on the property.
94.20
Subdivision 13. Maintenance
All signs shall be kept in good repair and free from rust, corrosion loose or flaking
paint, worn or damaged materials or rotted framework or other members, broken
or missing members or missing letters. The premises surrounding all ground signs
shall be maintained in a safe, clean, and sanitary condition free and clear of all
rubbish and weeds.
Subdivision 14. Permit Penalties
Any sign constructed or erected without the required permit shall be subject to
removal, if necessary, or subject to a double fee if in compliance with all other
applicable requirements of this Section.
Subdivision 15. Administrative Citations
A. Administrative citations.
1. A fine for a violation of any provision of this Section may be assessed
through an administrative citation, issued by the City Manager or his/her
designee and payable directly to the City.
ORDINANCE NO. 430, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amending Section 4.20 Regarding Sign Permits and
Regulations in 1-394 Mixed Use Zoning District
The City Council for the City of Golden Valley hereby ordains as follows:
Section 1. Section 4.20 Subdivision 2(K) Monument Sign is amended to read as
follows:
K. Monument Sign: A freestanding sign not to exceed twelve (12) feet in
height not supported by poles or posts which is architecturally designed and located
directly on grade with the base being seventy percent (70%) or more of the greatest
width of the sign and with the base integrated in the sign, except as allowed in the 1-
394 Mixed Use Zoning District.
Section 2. Section 4.20 Subdivision 2(R) Pylon Sign is deleted in its entirety and
replaced with the following:
R. Pylon Sign: A free standing sign which is not a monument sign.
Section 3. Section 4.20 Subdivision 3(G) is deleted in its entirety.
Section 4. Section 4.20 Subdivision 8(E) Sign Quality is amended to read as
follows:
E. Sign Quality. All signs, including but not limited to wall signs, monument
signs, and pylon signs, shall incorporate materials and colors which are
compatible with the building on the site where the sign is to be located.
Compatible shall include, but is not limited to, materials that are consistent
with the principal architectural features and colors of the building(s) being
identified. All signs shall be of good quality, and shall be designed to include
attractive and tasteful colors and design elements. The layout of the sign
shall give the sign a neat and orderly appearance.
Section 5. Section 4.20 Subdivision 8(F) Sign Setbacks is amended to read as
follows:
F. Sign Setbacks. Signs other than residential nameplates and neighborhood
identification signs must be entirely located at least ten (10) feet from all
property lines and ten (10) feet from any driveway on the premises on which
the sign is erected and maintained, except as allowed in the I-394_Mixed Use
Zoning District. The following additional setbacks are required:
1. Signs must be outside the corner visibility zone, as per the corner
visibility requirements in Chapter 7 of the City Code.
2. Shopping center pylon signs shall have a minimum setback of thirty-five
(35) feet from a street property line.
Section 6. Section 4.20 Subdivision 8(G) Streets and Easements is amended to
read as follows:
G. Streets and Easements. No sign other than public signs shall be erected or
placed upon any public street, right-of-way, public easement, public land or
project over public property or public easements, except as allowed in the 1-
394 Mixed Use Zoning District.
Section 7. Section 4.20 Subdivision 8(H)(2) Wall Sign Projection is amended to
read as follows:
2. Sign Projection. No sign may project out more than eighteen (18) inches
from the face of the building to which it is attached, except as allowed in the
1-394 Mixed-Use Zoning District.
Section 8. Section 4.20 Subdivision 8(1) Window Signs is amended by adding
the following condition:
3. In the 1-394 Mixed Use Zoning District, window signs on a building
substantially remodeled after December 31, 2009, shall be calculated as
sign area.
Section 9. Section 4.20 Subdivision 9(H)(3)(a) is deleted in its entirety.
Section 10. Section 4.20 is amended by adding the following in Subdivision 9:
]. 1-394 Mixed Use Zoning District. This district has unique requirements requiring
special consideration.
1. Purpose. The City of Golden Valley has completed a study of the 1-394
corridor, established a separate zoning district for this corridor and hereby
establishes sign regulations for this special district. The sign purposes for this
district include the sign purposes as contained in Subdivision 1 of this
Section. These sign purposes are designed to improve, or at least not detract
from, visual coherence and attractiveness of the 1-394 corridor, to
complement colors and materials of the subject building while being visually
appealing, pedestrian oriented and compatible with buildings, streetscape,
public views, and spaces.
2. Signage Plan Required.
a. A signage plan which shows buildings, access, parking, setbacks, open
space, property lines, and the location, size, materials, height,
illumination, if any, of existing and proposed signs and buildings and
other relevant site features must be submitted to the city at the time of
site plan review or consideration for a conditional use permit. If a site
plan review or conditional use permit is not required and a sign
application is submitted, a signage plan must also be submitted unless a
signage plan approved by the City is on file.
b. To be approved, the Signage Plan must be found to meet the Purpose
c1ause, and all other requirements of the sign ordinance applicable to the
1-394 Mixed Use Zoning District.
c. To be approved, the area of all signs must be calculated as sign area
unless excepted by 4.20 Subdivision 5.
d. Upon approval of the signage plan by the City, it shall govern the location,
type and size of signs until the site plan is amended with a new and
approved signage plan which is in conformance with the sign ordinance in
effect at the time of submission of the amended plan.
3. The following signs are permitted within the 1-394 Mixed Use Zoning District:
a. Temporary signs.
1.) Real estate signs. The following limits apply:
I Single-use 132 sg. ft.
Mixed-use 64 sq. ft.
2.) Construction signs. The following limits apply:
I Single-use
Mixed-use
1120 s~. ft.
120 s . ft
3.) Garage Sale signs for single-use Multiple Dwellings.
4.) Other temporary signs, banners and inflatables as regulated in
Subdivision 10.
b. Permanent signs. The maximum total sign area includes window signs and
is based on use and other factors. Three (3) use categories are
established: Single Use Residential, Single Use Non-Residential, and
Mixed Uses. The following limits apply.
Maximum Total Si n Area
Single Use Non- 1-394 Mixed Use Zonin District
Subdistrict Subdistrict Subdistrict
Residential A B C
(Includes single use
commercial, office, hotel,
institutional, and
Industrial/light industrial Low Rise - Mid Rise - High Rise -
uses) up to 3 up to 6 up to 10
Parcel Size or Floor Area stories stories stories
o to 1 acre or floor area of 0
to 15 000 ross s . ft. 100 s . ft 120 s . ft 150 s . ft.
> 1 to 3 acres or floor area
of >15 to45 000 ross s . ft. 120 s . ft. 150 s . ft. 200 s . ft.
>3 to 5 acres or floor area
of >45 to 75,000 gross sq.
ft. 200 s . ft. 250 s . ft 300 s . ft.
>5 acres or floor area of
> 75,000 ross s . ft. 300 s . ft. 350 s . ft 400 s . ft
Maximum Total Si n Area
Mixed Uses 1-394 Mixed Use Zonin District
Subdistrict Subdistrict Subdistrict
A B C
Low Rise - up Mid Rise - up High Rise - up
Parcel Size or Floor Area to 3 stories to 6 stories to 10 stories
o to 1 acre or floor area of 0
to 15 000 ross s . ft. 150 s .ft 180 s . ft 200 s . ft.
> 1 to 3 acres or floor area of
>15 to 45 000 ross s . ft. 200 s . ft. 250 s . ft. 300 s . ft.
>3 to 5 acres or floor area of
>45 to 75 000 ross s . ft. 250 s . ft. 300 s . ft 400 s . ft.
>5 acres or floor area of
> 75,000 ross s . ft. 350 s . ft. 400 s . ft 500 s . ft
1.) Building Name Signs. If a building is to be named with a sign, the
building may only have one (1) name. If placed on a building wall, the
wall sign must be placed at one (1) of the following locations.
a. On the ground level.
b. A wall space contiguous to the ground level and architecturally
designed for the sign or an acceptable area for the sign.
c. A suitable wall space at the upper level of the building.
d. An intermediate level between the ground level and the top level
provided the wall space is architecturally designed for the sign or
an accepted area for the sign.
2.) Wall Signs. Prohibited location guide. Building name signs, tenant
signs, signs advertising a product or service are not to be placed
a. In front of any portion of a window
b. On or above a roof top
c. On or above a penthouse, a roof top equipment enclosure or similar
structure
d. Between the ground level and the uppermost level unless the sign
is located and integrated into a framed wall mass where the ratio of
the framed wall space/mass is at least three and one half (3.5)
times larger than the sign area to be located in the framed wall
space. The framed wall space must be continuous, that is
uninterrupted or unbroken by another wall or similar feature and
void of any windows, doors or similar features.
3.) Monument Signs as defined in Subdivision 2(K) except in the I-
394 Mixed Use Zoning District the monument sign must meet the
following requirements:
a. There is no pylon sign on the site.
b. The base is at least eighty five percent (85%) or more of the
greatest width of the sign.
c. Materials on the sign replicate the highest quality of materials used
on the building.
d. The monument sign is placed in a complementary landscaped
setting.
4.) Pylon Sign. One (1) pylon sign per lot not to exceed twenty-five (25)
feet in height provided the sign is located within Subdistrict C of the I-
394 Mixed Use Zoning District.
5.) Multi-tenant Building Signs. Unless the name of the building, a sign for
a ground level tenant must be located at the ground level. No upper
level tenant shall have a sign on an upper level unless such sign is the
name of the building and meets the building name and wall sign
requirements.
6.) Projecting Signs. Signs projecting from a wall canopy or awning may
be allowed by the City subject to the following:
a. The sign must be located at least eight (8) feet above the walking
surface or ground level unless located flat against the building and
the projection is less than six (6) inches if the sign is attached to a
wall.
b. No part of the projection shall be closer than one (1) foot from the
curb line projected vertically.
c. The property owner may be required to obtain a license from the
City or to execute an agreement with the City governing use,
maintenance and other factors.
7.) Awning - Canopy sign limits. No awning or canopy sign shall_extend to
a height greater than necessary to cover the door, window or opening
it is covering on the first or ground level. No awning or canopy above
the first or ground level shall include a sign.
8.) Window Signs. Window signs on a site redeveloped or a building
substantially remodeled after December 31, 2009, shall be calculated
as sign area.
c. Sign Setbacks.
1.) Pylon Signs and Monument Signs. No portion of a pylon sign or
monument sign shall be located within an easement and shall meet
the following:
Yard Minimum Setback
Front Yard 10 feet
Side Yard 5 feet
Rear Yard 5 feet
2.) Canopies, Awnings and Similar Structures. Signs on canopies, awnings
or similar structures which overhang or extend into the right-of-way
may be allowed through approval of the plan by the City Council. The
property owner may be required to obtain a license from the City or
execute an agreement with the City governing its use, maintenance
and other factors.
d. Other Design Requirements in the 1-394 Mixed Use Zoning District. Signs
are also required to conform to the following:
1.) Sign Quality - see 4.20 Subdivision 8(E)
2.) Illumination - see 4.20 Subdivision 8(C)
3.) Outdoor Lighting - see Section 11.73
4.) Wall Sign Spacing - See 4.20 Subdivision 8(H)(1)
5.) Temporary Signs, Banners and Inflatables - See 4.20 Subdivision 10
6.) Other application requirements of 4.20 not specifically listed above
Section 11. Section 4.20 Subdivision 12 Non-Conforming Signs is amended by
adding the following:
Subdivision 12. Non-Conforming Signs
C. Pylon signs with a height greater than twenty-five (25) feet allowed by
policy during construction of 1-394 must be removed or made to conform
to the current ordinance if either one (1) or both of the following is
proposed: 1) a new sign is requested on the pylon, or 2) a new sign of
one hundred twenty (120) or more square feet is proposed on the
property.
Section 12. City Code Chapter 1 entitled "General Provisions and Definitions
Applicable to the Entire City Code Including Penalty for Violation" and Section 4.99
entitled "Violation a Misdemeanor" are hereby adopted in their entirety, by reference,
as though repeated verbatim herein.
Section 13. This Ordinance shall take effect after its publication as required by
law.
Adopted by the City Council this 2nd day of March, 2010.
Is/Linda R. Loomis
Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
ATTEST:
Is/Susan M. Virnig
Susan M. Virnig, City Clerk
SUMMARY OF
ORDINANCE NO. 430, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE TO THE CITY CODE
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amending Section 4.20, Regarding Sign Permits and Regulations in the
1-394 Mixed Use Zoning District
The City Council for the City of Golden Valley herby ordains as follows:
Section 1. Chapter 4, Section 4.20 of the City Code was amended by:
1) Redefining the definition of and provisions related to pylon signs.
2) Removing Subdivision 3(G), regarding temporary signs at athletic
events.
3) Adding Subdivision 9(J) regarding the regulation of signs in the 1-394
Mixed Use Zoning District including: the purpose of the section, the
requirement of a signage plan, permanent and temporary sign
regulations, maximum total signage allowed, and requirements for
building name signs, wall signs, monument signs, pylon signs, multi-
tenant building signs, projecting signs, awning and canopy signs,
window signs and sign setbacks, and other design requirements.
Section 2. The City Code Chapter 1 entitled "General Provisions and
Definitions Applicable to the Entire City Code Including Penalty for Violation"
and Section 4.99 entitled "Violation of a Misdemeanor or Petty Misdemeanor"
are hereby adopted in their entirety, by reference, as though repeated
verbatim.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect from and after its passage and
publications required by law.
Adopted by the City Council this 2nd day of March, 2010.
Is/Linda R. Loomis
Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
ATTEST:
Is/Susan M. Virnig
Susan M. Virnig, City Clerk