06-21-11 CC Minutes Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
June 21, 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 June 21, 2011 at 6:30 pm.
The following members were present: Freiberg, Loomis, Scanlon and Shaffer; and the
following was absent: Pentel. Also present were: Thomas Burt, City Manager; Jeannine
Clancy, Director of Public Works; Allen Barnard, City Attorney; and Judy Nally,
Administrative Assistant.
Receipt of Communifiv Partnership Grant from CenterPoint Enerqv
Mark Kuhnly, Chief of Fire and Inspection Services, introduced the agenda item.
Roger Brendell, CenterPoint Energy, presented the City with a $500 Community
Partnership Grant.
The Council thanked CenterPoint Energy for their grant.
Member Shaffer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 11-32
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATION FROM
CENTERPOINT COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP GRANT
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Scanlon
upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Freiberg, Loomis,
- Pentel 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.
Apuroval of Aqenda
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of June 21, 2011 as amended: Authorization to Sign Letter of Support for the
Bassett Creek Regional Trail Boone Avenue - TH 100 Transportation Enhancement Grant
Application, revisions to letter.
Approval of Consent Aqenda
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
consent agenda of June 21, 2011 as amended: Authorization to Sign Letter of Support for
the Bassett Creek Regional Trail Boone Avenue - TH 100 Transportation Enhancement
Grant Application revisions to letter.
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June 21, 2011
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*Approval of Minutes - Citv Council Meetins� -April 20, 2011
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the City Council Meeting minutes of April 20, 2011 as submitted.
*Approval of Check Reqister
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
payment of the City and Housing and Redevelopment Authority bills as submitted.
*GamblinA License Exemption and Waiver of Notice ReQUirement -TwinWest
Chamber of Commerce Foundation
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of notice requirement for
TwinWest Chamber of Commerce Foundation.
*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 - May 9, 2011
Human Services Foundation - May 9, 2011
Authorization to Sian Aareements with Metropolitan Council Environmental Services
(MCES) and Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. for MCES GV-461 Reliever Proiect
Mayor Loomis had questions regarding the lift station and funding. Jeannine Clancy
answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Loomis, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager to sign the Cooperative Agreement with the Metropolitan Council
Environmental Services and Professional Services Agreement with Short Elliott
Hendrickson, Inc. for the MCES GV-461 Reliever Project.
*2011/2012 Pavement ManaQement Proaram: Amend Feasibilitv Report ana9
Authorization to Sian Aareement with Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc.
Member Freiberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 11-33
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT OF THE FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR
THE 2011 AND 2012 PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM TO INCLUDE
�URNERS CROSSROAD BETWEEN INTERSTATE 394 AND GOLDEN HILLS DRIVE
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June 21, 2011
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*2011/2012 Pavement Manaqement Proaram: Amend Feasibilitv Report and
Authorization to Sian Actreement with Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. - Continued
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, 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.
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
City Manager the agreement with SEH, Inc. for engineering services for the 2012
Pavement Management Program, Turners Crossroads, for an amount not to exceed
$35,500.
*Authorization to Sian Letter of Support for the Bassett Creek Reaional Trail Boone
Avenue -TH 100 Transportation Enhancement Grant Application
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to authorize
Mayor Loomis sign the revised letter of support for the Bassett Creek Regional Trail Boone
Avenue, TH 100 Transportation Enhancement Grant Application.
Public Item -2010 National Pollution and Discharae Elimination Svstem (NPDES)
Phase II -Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan. Annual Report to Minnesota
Pollution Control Aqencv
Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item. AI Lundstrom, Park Maintenance Supervisor,
presented the plan 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.
Member Freiberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 11-34
RESOLUTION ISSUING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF NEED FOR
REVISIONS TO THE STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Shaffer
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.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
June 21, 2011
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Public Hearinq - Ordinance #459 -Amendinq Section 11.23: Medium Densitv
Residential Zonina District(R-3) Reaardina Allowina Senior and Phvsical Disabilitv
hlousina as a Conditional Use
Joe Hogeboom, City Planner, 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. Hearing and seeing no one, the
Mayor closed the public hearing.
The Council requested that staff prepare an amendment for consideration at the July
Council/Manager meeting of Section 11.23 based on Council discussion to clarify the
purpose; principal structures front setback and height requirements and provide
information regarding setback requirements in all zoning districts.
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried to continue the public
hearing for consideration of Ordinance #459, Amending Section 11.23: Medium Density
Residential Zoning District (R-3) Regarding Allowing Senior and Physical Disability Housing
as a Conditional Use to the July 19, 2011 City Council meeting.
Public Hearina - First Consideration - Ordinance#460 - Interim Ordinance Imposina a
Twelve Month Moratorium - Portion of Douqlas Drive Corridor- Block 1 and 2,
Expresswav International Park and Aaprove Summarv Publication
The following ordinance was MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer as amended:
ORDINANCE NO. 460, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
An Interim Ordinance Imposing a Twelve Month Moratorium
on Certain Development in Expressway International Park (Blocks 1 and 2)
in the Douglas Drive Corridor, Golden Valley, Minnesota
Joe Hogeboom, City Planner, introduced the agenda item and answered questions from
the Council. 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 Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve on
First Consideration, Ordinance#460, Interim Ordinance Imposing a Twelve Month
Moratorium, Portion of Douglas Drive Corridor, Block 1 and 2, Expressway International
Park and request staff to expeditiously work on the modification of the comprehensive plan
and creation of a new zoning district. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
FREIBERG -YES LOOMIS - NO PENTEL -ABSENT SCANLON -YES SHAFFER -YES
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Public Hearina - First Consideration - Ordinance #460 - Interim Ordinance Imposina a
Twelve Month Moratorium - Portion of Doualas Drive Corridor- Block 1 and 2,
Expresswav International Park and Approve Summarv Publication - Continued
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Scanlon and motion failed to suspend the rules so no
Second Consideration of Ordinance#460 is necessary. Council Members Freiberg and
Loomis voted no. Council Members Scanlon and Shaffer voted yes. Council Member
Pentel was absent.
On-Sale and Sundav Sale, LiQUOr License Renewal
Jim Roberts, Sergeant, introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the
Council.
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve the
renewal of the liquor license for the applicant listed below for the 2011-2012 license term.
On-Sa/e and Sunday Sale
Osaka Golden Valley Inc, d/b/a Osaka Sushi & Hibachi
First Consideration - Ordinance #461 -Amendina Salaries of Mavor and Council
Members
The following ordinance was MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg:
ORDINANCE NO. 422, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amending Salaries of Mayor and Council Members
Sue Virnig, Finance Director, introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the
Council.
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried to deny Ordinance #422,
2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
FREIBERG -YES LOOMIS -YES PENTEL -ABSENT
SCANLON - YES SHAFFER -ABSTAIN
Announcements of Meetinas
Some Council Members may attend the Bassett Creek Watershed Tour on June 22, 2011
at 4 pm.
Some Council Members may attend the Harold Avenue Open House on June 23, 2011
from 4:30 to 7 pm.
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Announcements of Meetinas - Continued
A Concert in the Park featuring Stompin Dixie will be held on June 27, 2011 at 7 pm at
Brookview Park.
Some Council Members may attend the Dan Paulsen Retirement Party on June 29, 2011
at 9:30 am.
The City Hall will be closed on July 4, 2011 in observance of Independence Day.
The next City Council meeting is July 5, 2011 at 6:30 pm.
Some Council Members may attend the Market in the Valley on June 26, 2011 from 9 am
to 1 pm
Mayor and Council Communications
Mayor Loomis updated the Council on the Bottineau Boulevard open house held on June
14, 2011.
Adiournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:14 p.m.
Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
ATTEST:
Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant