07-20-10 CC Minutes
Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
July 20, 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 July 20, 2010 at 6:30 pm.
The following members were present: Loomis, Pentel, Scanlon and Shaffer; and the
following were absent: Freiberg. Also present were: Thomas Burt, City Manager; Jeannine
Clancy, Director of Public Works; Allen Barnard, City Attorney; and Judy Nally,
Administrative Assistant.
Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Presentation
Susan Blood, Executive Director, Anita Perkins, Program Coordinator, Nicole
Ave'Lalleman, Program Coordinator, Matti Gurney, Regional Community Research
Coordinator, and Larry Kennebeck, Senior Board Member, reviewed programs and
services offered through the Council.
Approval of Aaenda
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of July 20,2010 as amended, Executive Summary typo.
Approval of Consent Aaenda
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of July 20, 2010 as submitted.
* Approval of Minutes - City Council Meetina - June 15. 2010
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Council Meeting minutes of June 15, 2010 as submitted.
*Approval of Check Reaister
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.
*Solicitors License - Sisters Camelot
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
solicitor's license for Sisters Camelot.
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*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes as follows:
Planning Commission - June 28, 2010
Human Services Foundation - May 10, 2010
Joint Water Commission - June 2,2010
Open Space and Recreation Commission - May 24,2010
*Authorization to Sign Agreement with Hennepin County and Anderson-Johnson
Associates. Inc. for Little League Ball Fields
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager to sign the Agreement for Honeywell Youth Field Expansion
(Contract No. A101032) with Hennepin County.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager to sign the Professional Services Agreement with Anderson-
Johnson Associates, Inc. for design and construction management of the Little League Ball
Fields for $76,700.
*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
Highwav 100
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously 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 February 28, 2011, subject to the following conditions:
1. Duke shall submit cash deposits as requested by the City 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 TH 100 and intersection
improvements on the east side of TH 100 and traffic calming along the frontage road
east of TH 100, to occur at the time building permits area applied for by Duke.
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*Authorization to Sian Aareement with MnDOT as Aaent for Federal Participation for
Preliminary Enaineerina for Doualas Drive Reconstruction
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTON 10-40
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH MnDOT DESIGNATING MnDOT
AS THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY'S AGENT FOR FEDERAL PARTICIPATION IN
PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF DOUGLAS DRIVE
(CSAH 102); AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSIONER OF TRANSPORTATION TO
ACCEPT FEDERAL FUNDS ON CITY'S BEHALF
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: Loomis, Pentel,
Scanlon and Shaffer; and the following was absent: Freiberg, 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 to Sian Aareement with Chestnut Cambronne for Prosecutina
Attorney Services
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager to execute a Legal Services Agreement with Chestnut
Cambronne, P.A. for prosecution services for the period January 1,2011 through
December 31, 2014.
*Authorization to Sian Service Aareements with YMCA
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
City Manager to sign the service agreement with YMCA of Metropolitan Minneapolis,
Northwest Branch.
Public Hearina - Ordinance #442 - Establishina Reaulations for Wind Eneray
Conversion System
The following ordinance was MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer:
ORDINANCE NO. 442, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Adding a New Section 11.74: Wind Energy Conversion Systems
Joe Hogeboom, City Planner, introduced the agenda item and answered questions from
the Council.
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Public Hearina - Ordinance #442 - Establishina Reaulations for Wind Enerav
Conversion System - Continued
Les Eck, Planning Commission, presented the Commission report 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 Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve
Ordinance #442, 2nd Series, as amended. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
FREIBERG - ABSENT LOOMIS - YES PENTEL - YES SCANLON - YES SHAFFER - YES
Public Hearina - Ordinance #443 - Photovoltaic Module Reaulations
The following ordinance was MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer:
ORDINANCE NO. 443, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amending Sections 11.21 and 11.22 Regarding Photovoltaic Module Regulations
Joe Hogeboom, City Planner, introduced the agenda item and answered questions from
the Council. Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Allen Barnard answered questions from
the Council.
Les Eck, Planning Commission, presented the Commission report 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 Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to continue
consideration of Ordinance #443 to the August 4, 2010 City Council Meeting. Upon a roll
call vote, the vote was as follows:
Staff will prepare the amendments to Ordinance #443 for consideration at the next
meeting.
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Public Hearing - Height Regulations in High Density Residential Zoning District (R-4)
Mayor Loomis introduce the agenda item.
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 unanimously to continue
consideration of an ordinance for height regulations in High Density Residential Zoning
District (R-4) to the August 4,2010 City Council Meeting.
Authorization to Sign Amended PUD Permit - Hidden Lakes PUD No. 74 - Amendment
No.5
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.
Paul Pink, 1405 Waterford Drive, Hidden Lakes Board Member and Architect, reviewed the
request and answered questions from the Council. Jules Schulman, 1440 Waterford Drive,
requested that he be allowed to expand his deck to within 5 feet of the rear property line.
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to deny the
request to sign the amended PUD Sub-Permit for Hidden Lakes PUD No. 74, Amendment
No. 5 based on the following findings: approval would be precedent setting and could
potentially have an effect on lots in the development; it would effect the longstanding basis
for the development and the envelope was negotiated back then the property was original
developed with open space and that should be maintained.
Authorization to Draft Agreement with City of Edina 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 Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to authorize staff
to draft an agreement for dispatch services with the City of Edina.
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Announcements of Meetinas
A Concert in the Park featuring Celebration Bass will be held on July 26, 2010 at 7 pm at
Brookview Park.
A Concert in the Park featuring Lehto & Wright will be held on August 2, 2010 at 7 pm at
Brookview Park.
Minnesota Night to Unite celebrations will be held throughout the evening at various
neighborhood locations on Tuesday, August 3, 2010.
The next City Council meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 4, 2010 at 6:30 pm.
A Concert in the Park featuring Blue Drifters will be held on August 9, 2010 at 7 pm at
Brookview Park.
The Primary Election will be held on August 10, 2010.
The next Council/Manager meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 10, 2010 at 6:30
pm.
Mayor and Council Communications
No action and/or discussion took place.
Adiournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:18 pm.
Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
ATTEST:
Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant