08-03-11 CC Minutes Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
August 3, 2011
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 3, 2011 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 Planning and
Development; Allen Barnard, City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant.
Approval of Aqenda
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of August 3, 2011 as amended: Board/Commission Appointment, addition of
Appointment to Human Rights Commission.
Approval of Consent Aqenda
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
consent agenda of August 3, 2011 as amended: Board/Commission Appointment, addition
of Appointment to Human Rights Commission.
*Approval of Minutes -Citv Council Meetina -June 7, 2011 and Council/Manaqer
Meetinq -June 14, 2011
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the City Council Meeting minutes of June 7, 2011 and Council/Manager Meeting
minutes of June 14, 2011 as submitted.
*Approval of Check Reqister
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.
*Solicitor's License - Drew Staaleton for Southwestern Advantaae Librarv
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
solicitor's license Drew Stapleton for Southwestern Advantage Library.
*Solicitor's License - Mark Chasin for The Window Store Home Imurovements, Inc.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
solicitor's license for Mark Chasin for The Window Store Home Improvements, Inc.
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*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes as follows:
Planning Commission - June 27, 2011
Board of Zoning Appeals - June 28, 2011
Environmental Commission - May 23, 2011
Open Space and Recreation Commission - June 27, 2011
Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission - June 16, 2011
*Quotes - Park Shelter and Golf Maintenance Buildinq Proiects
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve park
shelter and golf maintenance building projects to the lowest responsible bidder, Flag
Builders of Minnesota, Inc. for$53,438. The quotes are as follows:
Flag Builders of Minnesota, Inc. $53,438
Restorations Systems, Inc. $59,900
Advanced Masonry Restoration $80,729
*Bids - Brookview Center Retainina Wall and Patio Replacement
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to award the bid
for Brookview Center retaining wall and patio replacement to the lowest responsible bidder,
Omni Construction Services, Inc. for$68,000. The bids are as follows:
Omni Construction Services, Inc. $68,000.00
American Liberty Construction, Inc. $74,825.00
Nerstrand Excavating $82,250.00
Flag Builders of Minnesota, Inc. $114,950.00
New Look Contracting $129,805.50
*Board/Commission Appointments
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to make the
following appointments:
Human Services Foundation:
Katherine Hart 2 year term term expires - 5/1/13
Human Rights Commission:
Terri Policy 3 year term term expires - 5/1/14
Tim Hepner�`�` 3 year term term expires - 5/1/14 *�`added at meeting.
Open Space and Recreation Commission:
John Cornelius 2 year term term expires - 5/1/13
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*Acceptance of Donation to Senior Proaram - Friends of Leona Lev
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 11-37
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATION FOR SENIOR PROGRAM
FROM FRIENDS OF LEONA LEV
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, Pentel,
Scanlon and Shaffer; and the following voted against the same: Loomis, whereupon said
resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and her signature
attested by the City Clerk.
Authorization to Sian 2011 Minnesota Department of Transportation Community
Roadside Landscapinu Partnership Proaram Aareement for Hicthwav 55 Lilac
Plantinq
Council Member Pentel had questions about maintenance of the plantings.
Jeannine Clancy answered questions from the Council.
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 11-38
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MUNICIPAL AGREEMENT PROGRAM SUBMITTAL FOR INTERSECTION
IMPROVEMENTS AT WINNETKA AVENUE AND TRUNK HIGHWAY 55
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.
*Auproval of One Year Extension for Filina of Plat for 100 Brunswick Avenue North
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve an
extension until August 2, 2012 to submit the final plat for 100 Brunswick Avenue North.
*Receipt of June 2011 Financial Reports
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the June 2011 Financial Reports.
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*Approval of ReQUests for Beer and/or Wine at Brookview Park
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
requests for beer and/or wine at Brookview Park as recommended by staff.
*Authorization to Sian Aareement with CNA for Groua Lona Term Care Plan
Enhancements
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
City Manager to sign the CNA Group Long Term Care Plan Master Application and Master
Policy Amendment (Rider).
*Authorization to Sian Master Proaram Sales Aareement Amendment with
HealthPartners for Emalovee Assistance Proqram
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
City Manager to sign the HealthPartners Amendment to the Master Program Sales
Agreement for the Employee Assistance Program.
Continued Public Hearina - Ordinance#459 -Amendina Section 11.23: Medium
Densitv Residential Zonina District(R-3) Rectardinct Allowina Senior and Phvsical
Disabilitv Housina as a Conditional Use
The following ordinance was MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer:
ORDINANCE NO. 459, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amending Section 11.23: Medium Density Residential Zoning District (R-3)
Regarding Allowing Senior and Physical Disability Housing as a Conditional Use
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 Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to adopt
Ordinance #459, 2nd Series as amended: Subdivision 4(F)(2) shall read: Side and Rear
Yard Setback. The required minimum side and rear setback for enclosed parking
structures and garbage enclosures shall be thirty (30) feet when abutting any R-1 Zoning
District and twenty (20) feet in all other instances. The required minimum side and rear
setback for other accessory uses shall be fifteen (15) feet. Upon a roll call vote, the vote
was as follows:
�'REIBERG - NO LOOMIS -YES PENTEL-YES SCANLON -YES SHAFFER -YES
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Continued Public Hearina -Ordinance #466 -Approval of Conditional Use Permit
#119 -Amendment#2 - 800 Boone Avenue North - DRAM Properties, LLC, Applicant
The following ordinance was MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer:
ORDINANCE NO. 466, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Approval of Amended Conditional Use Permit Number 119, Amendment#2
800 Boone Avenue North
DRAM Properties, LLC, Applicant
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, introduced the agenda item and
answered questions from the Council. Thomas Burt answered questions from the Council.
David Olshansky, president of DRAM Properties, Inc., reviewed his request 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 adopt
Ordinance#466, 2nd Series, as amended: condition 1. All signage shall meet the
requirements of the City's Sign Code. The Golden Ballroom sign shall be removed by
October 15, 2011.; and condition 8. The trailer used for storage and other temporary
storage buildings shall be removed from the site October 15, 2011. Upon a roll call vote,
the vote was as follows:
FREIBERG -YES LOOMIS -YES PENTEL -YES SCANLON -YES SHAFFER -YES
On-Sale and Sundav Sale Lictuor License Renewal -Webb Golden Vallev LLC d/b/a
Good Dav Cafe
Stacy Altonen, Chief of Police, introduced the agenda item and answered questions from
the Council.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve the
renewal of the On-Sale and Sunday Sale for Webb Golden Valley LLC d/b/a Good Day
Caf�for the 2011-2012 license term.
Announcements of Meetinas
The next Council/Manager meeting is August 9, 2011 at 6:30 pm.
The next City Council meeting is August 16, 2011 at 6:30 pm.
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Announcements of Meetinas - Continued
A Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission meeting will be held on August 18,
2011 at 11:30 am.
The Farmers Market will be held on Sunday mornings on the northeast corner of the City
Hall parking lot from 9 am to 1 pm until October 9, 2011.
Mavor and Council Communications
Mayor Loomis stated August 6 is Community Garden Day and recognized the gardens
located within the City.
Adiournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:31 pm.
Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
ATTEST:
Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant