08-04-10 CC Minutes
Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
August 4, 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 August 4, 2010 at 6:30 pm.
The following members were present: Freiberg, Loomis, Scanlon and Shaffer; and the
following were absent: Pentel. Also present were: Thomas Burt, City Manager; Jeannine
Clancy, Director of Public Works; Allen Barnard, City Attorney; and Christine Columbus,
Administrative Assistant.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of August 4, 2010 as amended: Addition of Letter from Tom Mikkelson Regarding
Ordinance 445, Amending Section 4.60, regarding Rainwater Collection Devices.
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Shaffer seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of August 4, 2010 as amended: Removal of Email from Don Keysser regarding
resignation from Planning Commission and Addition of Letter from Tom Mikkelson Regarding
Ordinance 445, Amending Section 4.60, regarding Rainwater Collection Devices.
*Approval of Minutes - Special City Council Meetina - July 13. 2010 and City Council
Meeting - July 20. 2010
MOVED by Shaffer seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
Special City Council Meeting minutes of July 13, 2010 and the City Council Meeting of July
20, 2010 as submitted.
* Approval of Check Register
MOVED by Shaffer seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
payment of the City and Housing and Redevelopment Authority bills as submitted.
*General Business Licenses
MOVED by Shaffer seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
issuance of licenses as recommended by staff.
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*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Shaffer seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes as follows:
Planning Commission - July 12, 2010
Board of Zoning Appeals - June 22, 2010
Environmental Commission - June 28, 2010
Human Rights Commission - March 11, 2010
Civil Service Commission - February 1, 2010
Open Space and Recreation Commission - June 28, 2010
Envision Connection Project Board of Directors - June 26, 2010
*Approval of One Year Extension for Filing for Plat for 100 Brunswick Avenue North,
Peter Miller, Applicant
MOVED by Shaffer seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve an
extension until August 12, 2011 to submit the final plat for 100 Brunswick Avenue North.
*Authorization to Sign Agreement with MnDOT as Agent for Federal Participation for
Preliminary Engineering for Douglas Drive Reconstruction
Member Shaffer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTON10-41
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING GRANT CONTRACT BETWEEN THE
STATE OF MINNESOTA, ACTING THROUGH ITS COMMISSIONER OF COMMERCE,
AND THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY FOR THE ENERGY, EFFICIENCY,
AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FUNDED BY THE
AMERICAN REINVESTMENT AND RECOVERY ACT
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, Scanlon and Shaffer; and the following was absent: Pentel; 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.
*Receipt of June 2010 General Fund Budget Report
MOVED by Shaffer seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the June 2010 General Fund Budget Report.
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*Donation of Excess Fire Eauipment
Member Shaffer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTON 10-42
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DONATION OF EXCESS EQUIPMENT
(PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT)
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, Scanlon and Shaffer; and the following was absent: Pentel; 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.
Letter from Don Kevsser Regarding Resignation from Planning Commission was
removed from consent agenda
Council Member Shaffer thanked Don Keysser for his service on the Planning Commission
as a member and as Chair.
Don Keysser stated he felt it was an honor and pleasure serving on the Commission and
thanked the Council for their support of the Planning Commission, his fellow Commission
Members and staff.
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the letter from Don Keysser, dated July 22, 2010 regarding resignation from the
Planning Commission.
*Letter from Tom Mikkelson Regarding Ordinance 445. Amending Section 4.60.
regarding Rainwater Collection Devices
MOVED by Shaffer seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the Letter from Tom Mikkelson, dated August 2, 2010, regarding Ordinance 445,
Amending Section 4.60, regarding Rainwater Collection Devices.
Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat Approval - 700 Meadow Lane - Lot 2 and Lot 3. PUD
#33 North Wirth Parkway 2nd Addition - North Wirth Associates LLP. Applicant
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, introduced the agenda item and
answered questions from the Council.
Lynnette Rothstein, North Wirth Associates LLP, reviewed the plat and answered
questions from the Council.
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Public Hearina - Preliminary Plat Approval - 700 Meadow Lane - Lot 2 and Lot 3. PUD
#33 North Wirth Parkway 2nd Addition - North Wirth Associates LLP. 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 Shaffer and motion carried to the preliminary plat for a
lot consolidation of Lot 2 and Lot 3, PUD #33 North Wirth Parkway 2nd Addition. Upon a
roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
FREIBERG - YES LOOMIS - YES PENTEL - ABSENT SCANLON - YES SHAFFER - YES
Continued Public Hearina - Ordinance #443 - Photovoltaic Module Reaulations
The following ordinance was MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Scanlon:
ORDINANCE NO. 443, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amending Sections 11.21 and 11.22 Regarding Photovoltaic Module Regulations
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, introduced the agenda item and
answered questions from the Council.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Hearing and seeing no one, the
Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried to approve Ordinance #443,
2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
FREIBERG - YES LOOMIS - YES PENTEL - ABSENT SCANLON - YES SHAFFER - YES
Continued Public Hearina - Ordinance #444 - Amendina Buildina Heiaht
Reauirements Heiaht Reauirements Hiah Density Residential Zonina District ~
The following ordinance was MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Scanlon:
ORDINANCE NO. 444, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amending Section 11.24, Building Height Requirements in
High Density Residential Zoning District (R-4)
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, introduced the agenda.
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Continued Public Hearina - Ordinance #444 - Amendina Buildina Heiaht
Reauirements Heiaht Reauirements Hiah Density Residential Zonina District (R-41 -
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 to approve Ordinance #444,
2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
FREIBERG - YES LOOMIS - YES PENTEL - ABSENT SCANLON - YES SHAFFER - YES
First Consideration - Ordinance #445 - Amendina Section 4.60, Reaardina Rainwater
Collection Devices
The following ordinance was MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg:
ORDINANCE NO. 445, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amending Section 4.60, Regarding Rainwater Collection Device Regulations
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, introduced the agenda item and
answered questions from the Council. 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.
Tom Mikkelson, 6935 Knoll Street, stated he has no issue with the number of barrels but
with the screening of them, showed pictures of a house with 9 barrels and all are visible
from the street, and also showed pictures of screening options that are available.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried to refer Ordinance #445
back to staff to review and make amendments regarding location of barrels, size, number
and screening for discussion at a future Council/Manager meeting. Upon a roll call vote,
the vote was as follows:
FREIBERG - YES LOOMIS - YES PENTEL - ABSENT SCANLON - YES SHAFFER - YES
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First Consideration - Ordinance #446 - Addina a New Section 10.68: Outdoor Boilers
The following ordinance was MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Scanlon:
ORDINANCE NO. 446, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Adding a New Section 10.68: Outdoor Boilers
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, introduced the agenda item and
answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried to adopt on First
Consideration, Ordinance #446, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
FREIBERG - YES LOOMIS - YES PENTEL - ABSENT SCANLON - YES SHAFFER - YES
Authorization to Sian Amended PUD Permit - North Wirth Parkway PUD 33.
Amendment No.2
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried to authorize the Mayor and
City Manager to sign the amended PUD Permit for North Wirth Parkway PUD No. 33,
Amendment NO.2. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
FREIBERG - YES LOOMIS - YES PENTEL - ABSENT SCANLON - YES SHAFFER - YES
Announcements of Meetinas
A Bike-A-Long will be held on August 8, 2010 at 1 pm starting from the Police Department.
A Concert in the Park featuring Blue Drifters will be held on August 9, 2010 at 7 pm at
Brookview Park.
Primary Election Day will be August 10, 2010.
The next Council/Manager meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at 6:30
pm.
The next City Council meeting will be held on August 17, 2010 at 6:30 pm.
Mavor and Council Communications
No action and/or discussion took place.
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Adiournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:20 pm.
ATTEST:
Christine Columbus, Administrative Assistant
Linda R. Loomis, Mayor