04-03-12 CC Minutes Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
April 3, 2012
Pursuant ta due catl 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 April 3, 2Q12 at 6:30 pm.
The following members were present: Clausen, Freiberg, Harris, Pentel and Scanlon. Also
present were: Thomas Burt, City Manager; Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public Works;
Allen Barnard, City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant.
Pledge of Alleqiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Approval of Aqenda
MpVED by Clausen, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of April 3, 2012 as amended: Addition of Set Date far Board/Commission �inner.
Approval of Consent Aqenda
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously ta approve the
agenda of April 3, 2012 as amended: Removal of Approval of Minutes - Council/Manager
Meeting - March 13, 2012 and Notification Regarding Construction of Public Impravements
and Exception to Noise Ordinance for MCES Project.
Approval of Minutes - Council/Manaqer Meetinq - March 13, 2012
Council Member Pentel suggested that under Goal Setting follow-up she did not recall the
Council came to a decision about an economic develapment plan or task force.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve the
Council/Manager Meeting minutes of March 13, 2012 as amended: under Goal Setting
Follow-up (continued) remove the second sentence.
*Approval of Check Reaister
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
payment of the City and Housing and Redevelopment bills as submitted.
*General Business Licenses
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
payment of the bills as submitted.
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*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes as follows:
Board of Zoning Appeals - February 28, 2012
Environmental Commission - February 27, 2012
Envision Connection Project Board of Qirectors - February 16; 2012
Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission - February 16, 2Q12
Joint Environmental and Open Spac� and Recreatian Commission - February 27, 2Q12
*Brush Pick-up Proqram - Bids
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to award the bid
for brush pick-up to the only bidder, Tim's Tree Services for $66,410.
2012 Pavement Manaqement Proqram: Award Contract, Authorization to Siqn
Aqreement with SEH, Inc. for Con$truction Observatican and Enqineerinq Services,
Authorization to Siqn Aqreement with Xcel Enerqv for Replacement of Decorative
Streetliqhts and Authorization to Siqn Agreement with Xcel Enerqv for Replacement
of Decorative Streetliqhts
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to award the bid
for the 2012 Pavement Management Program from the lawest responsible bidder, GMH
Asphalt Corporation for $4,077,429.67. The bids were as follows:
GMH Asphalt Corporation $4,077,429.67
Northwest Asphalt $4,121,025.80
Valley Paving $4,150,450.99
Palda & Sons, Inc. $4,280,602.83
C.S. McCrossan Construction, Inc. $4,996,522.58
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager to sign the contract with SEH, Inc. for observation, construction,
staking, and engineering services for the 2012 Pavement Management Pragram for an
amount not to exceed $251,700.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to authorize
signing an agreement with Xcel Energy Outdoor Lighting to replace decorated streetlights
and appurtenances in the 2012 Pavement Management Program for an amount nof to
exceed $89.000.
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Notification Reqardinq Construction of Public Improvements and Exception to Noise
Ordinance for MCES Proiect
Council Member Freiberg had questions regarding the recourse residents have regarding
noise mitigation. Jeannine Clancy answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the notification that MCES's construction will extend outside the hours of 7 am and 10
pm for the duration of its 1-GV-461 rehabilitation project, estimated to last four to six
weeks.
Public Hearinq � Preliminarv Plat Approval - Meadow Woods - 15 Meadow Lane North -
Golden Vallev Land Companv, Applicant
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, introduced the agenda item and
answered questions from the Council.
Peter Knaeble, Applicant, reviewed the preliminary plat and answered questions from the
Council.
Cathy W�Idhauser, Planning Commission, presented the Commission report.
Jeff Oliver, City Engineer, Jeannine Clancy, Allen Barnard answered questions from the
Council.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to da sa were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Donald Browne, 4135 Leber Lane, stated that in past a developer had purchased praperty
in the city and removed the trees and because of the economy the property was not
developed and residents had to live with loss of the of the trees on the site; wanted to know
if conditions could be set on this development that would avoid any removal of trees.
Bonnie Dickel Hoffman, 4020 Roanoke Circle, expressed concern over placement of the
driveway on Lot 4, requested that whenever visuals are shown at meetings if any
amendments were made to the proposals that the visuals are up-to-date and not seeing
old proposals; and expressed concern over storage and accumulation of snow.
Anna Murray, 12 Meadow Lane, expressed concern over loss of the look of the property
and stated people stop to appreciate the look at the property; concern over placement of
mailboxes and traffic back-up with mail delivery; stated the road gets very icy and people
can't get up the hill, stated she has had to snowplow street when cars and busses get
stuck; encouraged placement of driveways on Glenwoad; lot 2 and 3 are not '/z aere lots;
and suggested that the houses on lot 2 and 3 are too close together.
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Public Hearinq - Preliminarv Plat Approval - Meadow Woods - 15 Meadow Lane Nor#h -
Golden Vallev Land Companv, Applicant— Continued
Tom Kersten, 709 Meadow Lane South, stated he believes this is the sweetest piece of
property within the city; feels there are too many homes that will be developed on the
property; suggested combining lots 2 3 those houses will be on top of each other and there
will not be any yard, that setting doesn't fit into the neighbarhood.
Mary Jo Browne, 4155 Leber Lane, concurs with what other neighbors said, stated the
previous owner had a lot of visitors and people would swoop around the street, parking
became a problem, and don't see why they have to have two houses when one would be
sufficient.
Robert Yost, 504 Janalyn Circle, wanted to know if there will be a demand for these homes
since there are vacant properties in the neighborhood, feels it is a unique lot and home and
a shame to see it developed; heard concerns about rights of the develaper and city liability
but has nat heard about rights of the surrounding neighborhood expressed.
Council Member Scanlon read a letter from Damon Struyk, 235 Sunnyridge Lane, feels
private property rights should be respected; doesn't feel neighbors should dictate how your
property is used; stated that most of the current homes in the neighborhood were created
when the property was subdivided in the past; feels the City Code regulations will protect
the neighborhood when properties are being developed; does oppose granting any
variances given for the convenience of a developer; variances should not be granted lightly
and be considered and welcomes new homes and potential new families.
Mayor Harris read an email from Bruce Pappas, 20 Ardmore Drive, doesn't not believe the
variance should be granted to reduce the lot width on lot 1 as it wauld make the lot out of
compliance; encouraged the Council to enforce the City Code, suggested the Council
revisit the issue af the reductian of the minimum square footage far lots at a future
meeting.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried to approve the preliminary
plat (She�t 4) without the variance, for Meadow Woods, subject to the following conditions:
1. The City Attorney will determine if a title review is necessary prior to approval of the
final plat.
2. A park dedication fee of $4,885.90 shall be paid before final plat approval.
3. The Gity Engineer's memorandum, dated March 8, 2012 shall become part of this
approval.
4. A Subdivision Agreement will be drafted for review and approval by the City Council that
will include issues found in the City Engineer's memorandum.
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Public Hearinq - Preliminarv Plat Approval - Meadow Woods - 15 Meadow Lane North -
Golden Vallev Land Companv, Applicant— Continued
5. All applicable City permits shall be obtained prior to the development of the new lots.
6. All other applicable local, state and federal requirements shall be met at all times.
7. Deed restrictions regarding fences are strongly encouraged.
The vote was as follows:
CI..AUSEN - YES FREIBERG - YES HARRIS - NO PENTEL - YES SCANLON - YES
Authorizinq Issuance and Saie of: $1,605,000 General Obliqation Improvement
Bonds, Series 2012A, $725,000 General Obliqation Equipment Certi�cates, Series
2012B and $6,110,000 Refinancinq General Obliqation Bonds, Series 2012C
Sue Virnig, Finance Director, introduced the agenda item.
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption;
RESOLUTION 12-25
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $1,605,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2012A
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: Clausen,
Freiberg, Harris, Pentel and Scanlon; and the follawing voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayar
and his signature attested by the City Clerk.
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 12-26
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $725,OQ0 GENERAL
OBLIGATION EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS, SERIES 2012B
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolutian was seconded by Member Freiberg
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Clausen,
Freiberg, Harris, Pentel and Scanlon; and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and his signature attested by the City Clerk.
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Authorizinq Issuance and Sale of: $1,605,000 General Obliqation Improvement
Bonds, Series 2012A, $725,000 General Obliqation Eguipment Certificates, Series
2012B and $6,110,000 Refinancinq General Obliqation Bonds, Series 2012C -
Continued
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 12-27
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $6,110,000 GENERAL
OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2012C
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Freiberg
and upon a vote being taken therean, the following voted in favor thereof: Clausen,
Freiberg, Harris, Pentel and Scanlon; and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayar
and his signature attested by the City Clerk.
Authorization to Siqn Amended PUD Permit - Golden Vallev Commons PUD #7Q -
Amendment#2 - 7802 Olson Memorial Hiqhwav - Starbucks Coffee Company,
Applicant
Edward Abrams, Construction Manager, Starbuck, reviewed the amendment and answered
questions from the CounciL
Joe Hogeboom, City Planner presented the staff report.
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor and City Manager to sign the amended PUD permit for Golden Valley
Commons, PUD #70, Amendment# 2, Starbucks Coffee Company.
Announcements of Meetinqs
The next Housing and Redevelopment Authority Meeting will be held on April 10, 2012 at
6:30 pm.
The next Council/Manager meeting will be held on April 10, 2012 at after the Housing and
Redevelopment Authority Meeting.
A MCES Public Information Open House for the North Tyrol Park Neighborhood will be
held on April 11, 2012 at 5:30 pm.
Some Council M�mbers may attend the Golden Valley Historical Society Meeting an April
12, 2012 at 7 pm at the Golden Valley Historical Society.
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Announcements of Meetinqs - Continued
Some Council Members may attend the Golden Valley Run the Valley Race/Walk on April
14, 2012 beginning at $ am at the Brookview Community Center.
Some Council Members may attend the fire truck display on April 17, 2Q12 at 5:45 pm at
Fire Station #1.
The next City Council meeting will be held on April 17, 2012 at 6:30 pm.
A Bassett Creek Water Management Commission will be held on April 19, 2012 at 11:3Q
am.
Mayor and Council Communications
Thamas Burt updated the Council on the status of the reopening of the Motor Vehicls
Licensing Department, stating the City has the ability to be open by June 1 and reviewed
the process for reopening the department.
Set Date for Board/Commission Dinner
Thomas Burt introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to set the
Board/Commission Recognition dinner for May 30, 2012.
Adiournment
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the
meeting at 8:53 pm.
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Shepar M. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Ju Nally, ministrative sistant