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09-20-11 CC Minutes Regular Meeting of the City Council September 20, 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 September 20, 2011 at 6:30 pm. The following members were present: Loomis, Pentel, Freiberg, Scanlon and Shaffer. Also present were: Thomas Burt, City Manager; Allen Barnard, City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant. Approval of Aqenda MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve the agenda of September 20, 2011 as amended: Open to Business. Approval of Consent Aqenda MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to approve the consent agenda of September 20, 2011 as submitted *Approval of Minutes - Citv Council Meetinq - Julv 19, 2011 MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to approve the City Council Meeting minutes of July 19, 2011 as submitted. *Approval of Check Reqister MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to authorize the payment of the City bills as submitted. *Minutes of Boards and Commissions MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the minutes as follows: Planning Commission -August 22, 2011 Board af Zoning Appeals - July 26, 2011 Joint Water Commission - July 13, 2011 Envision Connection Project Board of Directors - June 16, 2011 *Letter from Diane Ondrev Reqardinq Harold Avenue Rezoninq MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from Diane Ondrey, dated September 15, 2011 regarding Harold Avenue rezoning. Regular Meeting of the City Council September 20, 2011 Page 2 *Email from Erik Pederson Reqardinq Harold Avenue Rezoninq MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the email from Erik Pederson, regarding Harold Avenue rezoning. *Second Consideration - Ordinance #468 -Adoptinq the Amended State Buildinq Code - Incorporation of 2011 National Electrical Code The following ordinance was MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Pentel: ORDINANCE NO. 468, 2ND SERIES AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE Adopting the Amended State Building Code Incorporation of the 2011 National Electrical Code MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to approve Ordinance #468, 2nd Series on Second Consideration. *Approval of Amendment to Golden Vallev Fire Relief Association By-laws for Interest on Deferred Retirement Benefit Member Scanlon introduced the fo�lowing resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 11-45 RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT TO GOLDEN VALLEY FIRE RELIEF ASSOCIATION BY-LAWS FOR INTEREST ON DEFERRED RETIREMENT BENEFIT The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Pentel 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. *Receipt of Auqust 2011 Financial Reports MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the August 2011 Financia! Reports. *Approval of Amendment to Golden Vallev Human Services Foundation (Fund) Bv-laws MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to approve the By-laws of the Golden Valley Human Services Fund. Regular Meeting of the City Council September 20, 2011 Page 3 Public Hearinq - Ordinance #469 - Approval of Conditional Use Permit#42 - Amendment#2 - 1930 Douqlas Drive - Northern Tier Retail, LLC, (SuperAmerica) Applicant The following ordinance was MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Scanlon: ORDINANCE NO. 469, 2ND SERIES AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE Approval of Amended Conditional Use Permit Number 42, Amendment#2 1930 Douglas Drive Northern Tier Retail, LLC, (SuperAmerica) Applicant Joe Hogeboom, City Planner introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council. Thomas Burt, Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development and Allen Barnard answered questions from the Council. Carla Bigum, Public Affairs Coordinator, Northern Tier Retail, the Store Manager, reviewed the proposal and answered questions from the CounciL Steve Schmidgall, presented the Planning 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. Paul Snodgrass, 2010 Douglas Drive, when the building was first built the closing time was set for 11 pm, doesn't want to listen to Harley motorcycles twenty-four hours a day, stated he is not concerned over the corporate earnings for SuperAmerica as they make enough money; feels it should be closed at 11 pm as approved in the original agreement, stated it is still a residential area; and with Honeywell and traffic the area is already loud. Richard Quam, 6150 St. Croix Avenue North, Golden Valley Arms Apartment manager, stated he picks up a lot of trash from the gas station before he cuts the grass; stated that customers from the SuperAmerica try to get into the building which is a secured building; feels there could be more people trying to get in at night if the building is open all night; stated that he doesn't believe that at 2 am in the morning that if the gas pump doesn't work the staff will leave the building to help them; they will get on the speakers and tell them what to do; the noise is annoying and there are 51 apartments and it annoys a lot of the people the way it is now. Regular Meeting of the City Councii September 20, 2011 Page 4 Public Hearinq - Ordinance #469 -Approval of Conditional Use Permit#42 - Amendment#2 - 1930 Douqlas Drive - Northern Tier Retail, LLC, (SuperAmerica) Applicant Mildred Hanson, 6150 St. Croix Avenue North, owns the apartment building and she has tried to maintain a dignified, neat, conservative presence in the community; is extremely upset about the gas station being open 24 hours; feels just the presence of a 24 hour gas station leaves an environment like we see in downtown Minneapolis, invited the Council to drive by gas stations on Lake Street at 2 am and listen to the noise and the horns tooting and the cursing and the public urination of some of their clients; feels it not the environment we want in a dignified residential area; does not want the noise of the cars, horns, cursing, trash, lighting and commotion; expressed concern about the signage in the area, demise of the property values; feels a 24 hour station is unnecessary in the area as there is one at Highway 100 and Duluth Street. Marcel Lamour, 2000 Douglas Drive, stated he owns the house closest to the gas station; at night people stand at the gas station and we can hear everything they are saying when the windows are open in the summer; can't imagine in the middle of the night when people come back from the bars after they have had a few drinks they will be talking a lot louder; we can't close our windows all the time just to shut the noise off; doesn't think it is necessa .ry to keep the station open 24 hour hours a day; they already have enough traffic, noise already; including police and ambulances to the nursing home. The Mayor closed the public hearing. MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to deny Ordinance #469, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows: FREIBERG - NO LOOMIS - NO PENTEL - NO SCANLON - NO SHAFFER - NO MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to make the following findings and determinations: the amendment would be detrimental to the apartment building and residential property in the area; there would be an increase in the noise level at night; potential effect of property values; as their permit currently stands they are not incompliance in various ways and may not be in compliance in the future. Regular Meeting of the City Council September 20, 2011 Page 5 Public Hearinq - Propertv Rezoninq - Harold Avenue Area -Ordinance #470 - Properties between Harold Avenue, Winnetka Avenue, Olson Memorial Hiqhway and Spirit of Hope Methodist Church from "Sinqle Familv (R-1) Residential" to "Medium Density (R-3) Residential"; Ordinance #471 - Properties between Harold Avenue, Glenwood Avenue. Olson Memorial Hiqhwav and Sqirit of Hope Methodist Church from "Sinqle Familv (R-1) Residential" to "Moderate Densitv (R-21 Residential"; Resolution Supportinq Ordering Staff to Amend the General Land Use Plan Map for the Area Between Harold Avenue, Winnetka Avenue, Olson Memorial Hiqhwav and Spirit of Hope United Methodist Church to Reflect `Low Densitv Residential' and Resolution Supportinq Orderinq Staff to Amend the General Land Use Plan Map for the Area Between Harold Avenue, Glenwood Avenue, Olson Memorial Hiqhwav and Spirit of Hope United Methodist Church to Reflect `Low Densitv Residential' Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development introduced the agenda items, presented the Planning Commission report and answered questions from the Council. Thomas Burt and Allen Barnard answered questions from the Council. Dave Cera, Planning Commission and Steve Schmidgall, presented the Planning 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. Erik Pederson, 130 Louisiana Avenue North, not in the affected area but close to area; stated he organized a petition drive and presented a petition to the Council; expressed concern about the traffic that would be generated with development; stated the area can't handle the traffic now; stated it is very difficult to get onto and across Winnetka Avenue at Highway 55; people are driving very fast and running through stops signs and cutting through residential areas during rush hour; suggested additional stop signs be installed on Winnetka Avenue; there is not adequate parking on Lions and Brookview Park; concerned about potential new parking problems with development; wants to preserve the neighborhood; one bank owns eight of the properties and those homes could be put on the market and people would purchase and remodel them; request the item be denied and adjust the comprehensive plan consider this development someplace else Brian Hillins, 340 Louisiana Avenue North, stated he walks to the park and there is a lot of activity in the park during week night events; asked why we are doing this and said he heard only one person say they want this rezoned; feels elected officials are there to help the residents and that businesses are responsible for their own growth and development; feels the Council should respect and protect the traditional neighborhood; preserve trees and open spaces; stated younger families are starting to move into the area; this benefits the bank that owns the homes and not the residents; and these are good starter homes and wants the Council to keep the single family homes. Regular Meeting of the City Council September 20, 2011 Page 6 Public Hearinq - Property Rezoninq - Harold Avenue Area -Ordinance #470 - Properties between Harold Avenue, Winnetka Avenue, Olson Memorial Hiqhwav and Spirit of Hope Methodist Church from "Sinqle Familv (R-1) Residential" to "Medium Densitv (R-3) Residential"; Ordinance #471 - Properties between Harold Avenue, Glenwood Avenue, Olson Memorial Hiqhwav and Spirit of Hope Methodist Church from "Sinqle Familv (R-1) Residential" to "Moderate Densitv (R-2) Residential"; Resolution Supportinq Orderinq Staff to Amend the General Land Use Plan Map for the Area Between Harold Avenue, Winnetka Avenue, Olson Memorial Hiqhwav and Spirit of Hope United Methodist Church to Reflect `Low Densitv Residential' and Resolution Supportinq Orderinq Staff to Amend the General Land Use Plan Map for the Area Between Harold Avenue, Glenwood Avenue, Olson Memorial Hiqhwav and Spirit of Hope United Methodist Church to Reflect `Low Densitv Residential'- Continued June Sirney, 424 Winnetka Avenue South, there is grid lot right now on Winnetka Avenue and Highway 55; can't get in and out of the driveway; likes the idea of higher density and more housing but the area can't survive the increase in traffic. Ellis Gottlieb, 100 Quebec Avenue South, likes quality of life; parks and open spaces; supports reasonable development of the site but disagrees what reasonable development is; the neighborhood won't support a development that would not mitigate traffic on Winnetka; stated more density would encourage people to go through neighborhoods; concerned about the safety of the children and noise; if it rezoned the property becomes more profitable to the developers but it is at the expense of the residents; stated that although the city may not offer an incentive for development other agencies may offer it and anyone can apply for low income housing because there is no mechanism to qualify for low income housing. Helene Johnson, 240 Kentucky Avenue North, stated a number of years ago the city and residents met about the parking problems in the summer at Lions Park while tournaments were held; stated that changes were made to the signage in the area but the new signage has made no difference in the parking problems on Kentucky Avenue; there are still safety issues; stated any development would add traffic and people to the park and there is not enough adequate parking. Perry Thone, 320 Louisiana Avenue North, built his home because it was in a single family neighborhood; people have pride of ownership in the neighborhood; he purchased property that was proposed for townhomes and not in favor of higher density housing; and requested the Council deny the request. Regular Meeting of the City Council September 20, 2011 Page 7 Public Hearinq - Propertv Rezoninq - Harold Avenue Area -Ordinance #470 - Properties between Harold Avenue, Winnetka Avenue, Olson Memorial Hiqhwav and Spirit of Hope Methodist Church from "Sinqle Familv (R-1) Residential" to "Medium Densitv (R-3) Residential"; Ordinance #471 - Properties between Harold Avenue, Glenwood Avenue, Olson Memorial Hiqhwav and Spirit of Hope Methodist Church from "Sinqle Familv (R-1) Residential" to "Moderate Densitv (R-2) Residential"; Resolution Supportinq Orderinq Staff to Amend the General Land Use Plan Map for the Area Befinreen Harold Avenue, Winnetka Avenue, Olson Memorial Hiqhway and Spirit of Hope United Methodist Church to Reflect `Low Densitv Residential' and Resolution Supportinq Orderinq Staff to Amend the General Land Use Plan Map for the Area Between Harold Avenue, Glenwood Avenue, Olson Memorial Hiqhwav and Spirit of Hope United Methodist Church to Reflect `Low Densitv Residential'- Continued Allen Ingbes, 7360 Halfmoon Drive, wants to preserve the traditional neighborhood, stated you take your life into your hands when you drive on Ridgeway Road; families with little children are moving into the area and he is concerned for their safety. Larry Kueny, 7303 Ridgeway Road, wanted to know how many property owners have requested the rezoning; the comprehensive plan states that all owners should jointly petition for rezoning; and there are no special circumstances for rezoning. Erica Santos, 512 Indiana Avenue North, stated she worked on the Envision Golden Valley committee and the visions statement was a result of hard work and many hours with a great deal of information and feels that a high density development doesn't speak to the vision statement. Paul Kothrade, 110 Idaho Avenue North, stated that traffic is already bad and the signal at Highway 55 and Glenwood is not very long and people run the red light; hates to see more traffic in the area; called MnDOT and asked them to look at the timing of the signal was told there was a safety factor and they were reluctant to increase the timing because it would impede the traffic flow into the city; stated after dark he has seen drug activity creep into the area at Lions Park; Jean Shannon, 7600 Golden Valley Road, #702, Calvary, stated there are a lot of senior facilities in the area and most of them have a lot of vacancies; stated she called the facilities in the area and the vacancy rates are anywhere from 9% to 50%; wanted to know if a development was approved when would it built; and suggested the Council not build another senior facility in the area. Regular Meeting of the City Council September 20, 2011 Page 8 Public Hearinq - Propertv Rezoninq - Harold Avenue Area -Ordinance #470 - Properties between Harold Avenue, Winnetka Avenue, Olson Memorial Hiqhway and Spirit of Hope Methodist Church from "Sinqle Familv (R-1) Residential" to "Medium Densitv (R-3) Residential"; Ordinance #471 - Properties between Harold Avenue, Glenwood Avenue, Olson Memorial Hiqhwav and Spirit of Hope Methodist Church from "Sinqle Familv (R-1) Residential" to "Moderate Density (R-2) Residential"; Resolution Supportinq Orderinq Staff to Amend the General Land Use Plan Map for the Area Between Harold Avenue, Winnetka Avenue, Olson Memorial Hiqhwav and Spirit of Hope United Methodist Church to Reflect `Low Densitv Residential' and Resolution Supportinq Orderinq Staff to Amend the General Land Use Plan Map for the Area Befinreen Harold Avenue, Glenwood Avenue, Olson Memorial Hiqhwav and Spirit of Hope United Methodist Church to Reflect `Low Densitv Residential' - Continued Les Heller, 7525 Harold Avenue, Valee D'or if there is a development their townhome development will take the biggest impact of development in the area; they will be effected by the noise, traffic, removal of trees; stated sometime the church parking lot is full and they park on both sides of Harold and there is barely enough room for cars to get through; feels it there is a development it would be worse; and the snow plows would have a tough time on Harold Avenue; wanted to know if there was a developer who is behind the rezoning; stated there have been accidents on Winnetka and people making illegal U- turns; if developed for senior housing there would be more traffic for employees coming and going at all hours of the day; stated when the repaving project begins there will be big trees lost; stated there are many vacancies in the Golden Valley shopping center and senior housing won't bring in too many customers; suggested the City put out signs in the area when a meeting is going to be held so the residents are aware of the meetings to be held; some people were unaware of the meeting; suggested a direct mailing and stated no one from the bank was at the Planning Commission meeting to answer questions. Peggy Leppik, 7500 Western Avenue, asked if R-3 goes forward how much control will the City Council have over the development; would a developer be able to build something regardless of what the development looked like, how will it impact surrounding properties; would the Council be able to require that a senior housing development have to have a horseshoe which opens onto Harold Avenue so that the impact of a large building would somehow be mitigated; stated she is not comfortable with R-3 and feels that the area is better suited for R-2 if built. Marge Voelkel, 7615 Harold Avenue, asked questions about what type of housing would be built as at some meetings she heard it would be only senior housing; senior assisted housing or low income housing; asked if the zoning is changed who makes the decision on what is developed on the site and asked if there would be community input allowed before a developer is allowed to build. Regular Meeting of the City Council September 20, 2011 Page 9 Public Hearinq - Property Rezoninq - Harold Avenue Area -Ordinance #470 - Properties between Harold Avenue, Winnetka Avenue, Olson Memorial Hiqhway and Spirit of Hope Methodist Church from "Sinqle Familv (R-1) Residential" to "Medium Densitv (R-3) Residential"; Ordinance #471 - Properties between Harold Avenue, Glenwood Avenue, Olson Memorial Hiqhwav and Spirit of Hope Methodist Church from "Sinqle Familv (R-1) Residential" to "Moderate Densitv (R-2) Residential"; Resolution Supportinq Orderinq Staff to Amend the General Land Use Plan Map for the Area Between Harold Avenue, Winnetka Avenue, Olson Memorial Hiqhwav and Spirit of Hope United Methodist Church to Reflect `Low Densitv Residential' and Resolution Supportinq Orderinq Staff to Amend the General Land Use Plan Map for the Area Befinreen Harold Avenue, Glenwood Avenue, Olson Memorial Hiqhwav and Spirit of Hope United Methodist Church to Reflect `Low Density Residential' - Continued Ed Chessen, 7507 Harold Avenue, expressed concern about the property values; feels like the economy has already impacted a lot of people who live in the area and this would shatter the property values; no one has come forward stating they are in favor of the development and feels the Council should do what is best for the citizens and deny the rezoning. Lee Brandt, 7631 Harold Avenue, stated they are fearFul that is you change the zoning to R-3 and there is no developer who wants to purchase the properties they could sit there for a number of years before anything happens and hopes the Council listens to the residents. Susan Kelly, 7324 Harold Avenue, stated the neighborhood is a unique area with a lot of wildlife; feels that there is only so much area for residential properties and once it is gone you can't reclaim it; and hopes the Council votes against the rezoning. The Mayor closed the public hearing. The following ordinance was MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon: ORDINANCE NO. 470, 2ND SERIES AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE CHAPTER 11 Property Rezoning Properties between Harold Avenue, Winnetka Avenue, Olson Memorial Highway and Spirit of Hope Methodist Church from "Single Family (R-1) Residential" to "Medium Density (R-3) Residential" Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows: FREIBERG - NO LOOMIS - NO PENTEL - NO SCANLON - NO SHAFFER - YES Regular Meeting of the City Council September 20, 2011 Page 10 Public Hearinq - Propertv Rezoninq - Harold Avenue Area -Ordinance #470 - Properties between Harold Avenue, Winnetka Avenue, Olson Memorial Hiqhwav and S�irit of Hope Methodist Church from "Sinqle Family (R-1) Residential" to "Medium Density (R-3) Residential"; Ordinance #471 - Properties between Harold Avenue, Glenwood Avenue, Olson Memorial Hiqhwav and Spirit of Hope Methodist Church from "Sinqle Family (R-1) Residential" to "Moderate Densitv (R-2) Residential"; Resolution Supportinq Orderinq Staff to Amend the General Land Use Plan Map for the Area Between Harold Avenue, Winnetka Avenue, Olson Memorial Hiqhwav and Spirit of Hope United Methodist Church to Reflect `Low Density Residential' and Resolution Supportinq Orderinq Staff to Amend the General Land Use Plan Map for the Area Befinreen Harold Avenue, Glenwood Avenue, Olson Memorial Hiqhwav and Spirit of Hope United Methodist Church to Reflect `Low Density Residential' - Continued MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Loomis and motion carried the findings and determination for Ordinance No. 470 are as follows: Traffic generated by this density would not be supported by the local streets; the potential developments that could occur there would not be in keeping with the character of the community. The following ordinance was MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer: ORDINANCE NO. 471, 2ND SERIES AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE CHAPTER 11 Property Rezoning Properties between Harold Avenue, Glenwood Avenue, Olson Memorial Highway and Spirit of Hope Methodist Church from "Single Family (R-1) Residential" to "Moderate Density (R-2) Residential" Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows: FREIBERG - NO LOOMIS - NO PENTEL - YES SCAN�ON - YES SHAFFER —YES Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 11-46 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING ORDERING STAFF TO AMEND THE GENERAL LAND USE PLAN MAP FOR THE AREA BETWEEN HAROLD AVENUE, WINNETKA AVENUE, OLSON MEMORIAL HIGHWAY AND SPIRIT OF HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH TO REFLECT `LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL' 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 and Scanlon; and the following voted against the same: Shaffer, 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 September 20, 2011 Page 11 Public Hearinq - Propertv Rezoninq - Harold Avenue Area -Ordinance #470 - Pr_operties between Harold Avenue, Winnetka Avenue, Olson Memorial Hiqhwav and Spirit of Hope Methodist Church from "Sinqle Familv (R-1) Residential" to "Medium Densitv (R-3) Residential"; Ordinance #471 - Properties between Harold Avenue, Glenwood Avenue, Olson Memorial Hiqhwav and Spirit of Hope Methodist Church from "Sinqle Familv (R-1) Residential" to "Moderate Densitv (R-2) Residential"; Resolution Supportinq Orderinq Staff to Amend the General Land Use Plan Map for the Area Befinreen Harold Avenue, Winnetka Avenue, Olson Memorial Hiqhwav and Spirit of Hope United Methodist Church to Reflect `Low Densitv Residential' and Resolution Supportinq Orderinq StafF to Amend the General Land Use Plan Map for the Area Between Harold Avenue, Glenwood Avenue, Olson Memorial Hiqhwav and Spirit of Hope United Methodist Church to Reflect `Low Density Residential' - Continued The Council did not consider Resolution 11-47, Resolution Supporting Ordering Staff to Amend the General Land Use Plan Map for the Area Between Harold Avenue, Glenwood Avenue, Olson Memorial Highway and Spirit of Hope United Methodist Church to Reflect `Low Density ResidentiaP. OfF-Sale Intoxicatinq Liquor License - Zaoe LLC d/b/a MGM Liquor Warehouse - 7704 Olson Memorial Hiqhwav Jim Roberts, Sergeant, introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the issuance of an off-sale liquor license to Zaoe LLC d/b/a MGM Liquor Warehouse, located at 7704 Olson Memorial Highway. Announcements of Meetinqs Some Council Members may attend the Neighborhood Watch meeting for Zone 1 on September 27, 2011 at 7 pm. Some Council Members may attend the Kelly Drive Pumpkin Festival on October 1, 2011at 11 am at the Kelly Drive neighborhood. Some Council Members may attend the Valley Volunteer Day activities: Lilac Planting beginning at 9 am; Chalk Drawing Contest from 10 am to noon at Golden Valley Library parking lot; Befriending Birds, Busting Buckthorn and Tackling Trash from 1 to 3 pm at the Brookview Community Center. The next City Council meeting is October 4, 2011 at 6:30 pm. Regular Meeting of the City Council September 20, 2011 Page 12 Mayor and Council Communications Mayor Loomis updated the Council on the Gold�n Valley CommonPlace launch party which was held on September 19, 2011. Open To Business Thomas Burt introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council. The Council directed staff to place the item regarding participating in the Open To Business program through Hennepin County on the City Council Agenda for October 4, 2011. Adiournment The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 9:25 pm. Linda R. Loomis, Mayor ATTEST: Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant