04-17-12 CC minutes Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
April 17, 2012
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the Gity Council of the City af
Golden Valley, Hennepin County, Minnesota was held at 7800 Golden Valley Road in said
City on April 17, 2012 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.
Pledqe of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Presentation of Certi�cate of Recoqnition - National Teachers Hall of Fame Induction -
Scott Charlesworth-Seiler
Mayor Harris introduced the agenda item and presented a Certificate of Recognition to
Scott Charlesworth-Seiler as an inductee into the National Teachers Hall of Fame.
Approval of Aqenda
MOVED by Clausen, seconded by Scanlan and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of April 17, 2012 as submitted.
Approval of Consent Aqenda
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of April 17, 2012 as amended: Removal of Email from Daniel Blumb Regarding
Resignation from the Human Services Fund, Letter from Chris Monroe Regarding
Resignation from the Human Services Fund and Support for Minneapolis Park and
Recreation Board's Application for Hennepin County Environmental Respanse Fund Grant
*Approval of Minutes - Citv Council Meetinq - March 6, 2012
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Council Meeting minutes of March 6, 2012 as submitted.
*Approval of Check Reqister
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Glausen and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the payment of the City bills as submitted. ,
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*General Business Licenses
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously ta authorize
the payment of the bills as submitted.
*Gamblinq License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - Lube-Tech/MnUSA
Reqion 8, Inc.
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of notice requirement for Lube-
Tech/MnUSA.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes as follows:
Planning Commission - March 15, 2012
Joint Water Commission - February 8, 2012
*Asphalt Overlay - Bids
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to award the
bid for asphalt overlay (base bid and alternate bid 1 and 2) ta the lowest responsible
bidder, GMH Asphalt Corp. for $484,285.02. The bids are as follows:
GMH Asphalt Corp. $484,285.02
Northwest Asphalt, Inc. $517,977.10
North Valley, Inc. $518,230.81
Hardrives, Inc. $525,238.12
Bituminous Roadways, Inc. $615,815.80
*Sealcoat - Bids
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to award
the bid for sealcoating to the lowest responsible bidder, Allied Blacktop Gompany for
$96,894.66. The bids are as follows:
Allied Blacktop Gompany $96,$94.66
Pearson Brothers, Inc. $99,100.89
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Email from Daniel Blumb RecLardinq Resiqnation from the Human Services Fund
Council Members Clausen and Scanlon expressed appreciation for his service to the
community.
MOVED by Glausen, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the email from Daniel Blumb, dated April 4, 2012, regarding resignation from the
Human Services Fund; and request the Mayor send him a letter of appreciation in
recognition for his service to the community.
Letter from Chris Monroe Reqardinq Resiqnation from the Human Services Fund
Council Members Clausen and Scanlon expressed appreciation for her service to the Fund
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the letter from Chris Monroe, received April 6, 2012, regarding resignation from the
Human Services Fund; and request the Mayor send her a letter of appreciation in
recognition for her service to the community.
*Approval of Full Extension for Filinq of Plat and Submittinq Final PUD Plan
Application - PUD #107 - The Towers at West End - Southwest Quadrant of
I-394 and Hiqhway 100 - Duke Realtv, Applicant
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to approve full
extension for filing of final plat and submitting Final PUD Plan Application for The Towers
at West End PUD No. 107 to August 20, 2012 because City staff has determined that Duke
has demonstrated it is making good faith efforts to work with MCES to locate a lift station
for I-GV-461 on The Towers at West End property. The approval is 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 Pretiminary Plan.
2. Duke will be financially responsible for road construction under TH 100 and intersectian
improvements on the east side of TH 100 and traffic calming along the frontage raad
east of TH 100, to occur at the time building permits are applied for by Duke.
3. Duke shall cooperate with Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) in the
construction of the 1-GV-461 Reliever project. The Reliever project is required to be
constructed by MCES to increase sanitary sewer capacity to serve Duke's West End
development and other future development in certain parts of Golden Valley and St.
Louis Park. MCES and Duke to reach a conclusion on the permanent location of the lift
station, the force main alignment, and all other appurtenances needed for the
construction of the 1-GV-461 force main within the vicinity of the Duke property. All
temporary and permanent easements shall be identified, and all land shall be
transferred in connection with the project. If the City or MCES determines that there has
not been adequate cooperation from Duke, the City retains the right to place additianal
conditions on future extensions to the Preliminary PUD Plan or the Final PUD Plan.
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Support for Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board's Application for Hennepin
Countv Environmental Response Fund Grant
Council Member Pentel requested staff update the Council regarding the grant, plans for
the Wirth Park and status of tornada clean-up. Jeannine Clancy answered questions from
the CounciL
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 12-28
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROVAL FOR THE MINNEAPOLIS PARK &
RECREATION BOARD TO CLEAN UP A FUEL SPILL AT WIRTH PARK LOCATED IN
THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY AND SUPPORT ITS APPLICATON FOR AN
ENVIRONMENTAL FUND GRANT FROM HENNEPIN COUNTY FOR THE PROJECT
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Scanlon
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 wa� declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and his signature attested by the City Clerk.
*Proclamation for National Public Works Week - Mav 20-26
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to adopt the
Proclamation for National Public Works Week.
*Authorization to Siqn Amended Aqreement with City of St. Louis Park for
Emerqencv Command Center Vehiele
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor and City Manager to sign the Amended Agreement Between St. Louis Park and
Golden Valley for Purchase, Operation and Maintenance of Emergency Command Center
Vehicle.
*Receipt of March 2012 Financial Reports
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the March 2012 Financial Reports.
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*Authorization to Approve Sendinq a Written Request to Hennepin Countv
Administrator and Reguest Hennepin Countv Board Provide Public Safety Dispatch
Services
Member Freiberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 12-29
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE HENNEPIN COUNTY BOARD PROVIDE
PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHING SERVICES TO THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Clausen
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.
Public Hearinq - Renaminq Golden Hills Redevelopment Plan - I-394 Corridor
Redevelopment Area Plan - Amend Geo�raphic Area and Plan Text
Jeanne Andre, Assistant Director, Housing and Redevelopment Autharity, 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 ta express their views therean. Hearing and seeing no one, the
Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 12-30
RESOLUTION APPROVING REVISION OF THE REDEVE�OPMENT PLAN
FOR THE GOLDEN HILLS REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND RENAMING IT THE
I-394 CORRIDOR REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
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 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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Public Hearinq - Ordinance #482 -Amendinq Section 11.70, Rec{�ardinq Minimum
Number of Off-Street Parkinq Spaces
The following ordinance was MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg:
ORDINANCE NO. 482, 2ND SERIES
AN QRDINANCE AMENDING THE GITY CODE
Amending Section 11.70, Regarding Minimum Number
of Off-Street Parking Spaces
Joe Hogeboom, City Planner introduced Bryanna Vidden, Planning Intern, who presented
the staff report and answered questions from the Gouncil. Joe Hogebaom answered
questians from the Eouncil.
Mike Kisch, Planning Commissian, 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 Freiberg and motion carried to adopt Ordinance #482, 2nd
Series. The vote was as follows:
CLAUSEN - YES FREIBERG - YES HARRIS - YES PENTEL - YES SCANLON - YES
Authorizinq Issuance, Awardinq Sale, Prescribinq the Form and Details and
Providinq for the Pavment of: $1,605,000 General Obliqation Improvement Bonds,
Series 2012A, $725,000 General Obliqation Equipment Certificates, Series 2012B and
$6,110,000 Refinancinq General Obliqation Bonds, Series 2012C and Authorization to
Siqn Escrow Agreement
Sue Virnig, Finance Director, introduced the agenda item.
Dave McGillivray, Springsted Inc., reviewed the bids and answered questions from the
CounciL
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 12-31
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE, AWARDING SALE, PRESCRIBING THE
FORM AND QETAILS AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF $1,575,000 GENERAL
OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2012A
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Authorizinq Issuance, Awardinq Sale, Prescribina the Form and Details and
Providinq for the Pavment of: $1,605,000 General Obliqation Improvement Bonds,
Series 2012A, $725,000 General Obliqation Equipment Certificates, Series 2012B and
�6,110,000 Refinancinq General Obliqation Bonds, Series 2012C and Authorization to
Siqn Escrow Aqreement - Continued
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Scanlon
and upon a vote being taken therepn, the fotlowing 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.
Member Freiberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 12-32
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE, AWARDING SALE, PRESCRIBING THE
FORM AND DETAILS AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF $725,000 GENERAL
OBLIGATION EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS, SERIES 2012B
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Scanlon
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.
Member Freiberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 12-33
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE, AWARDING SALE, PRESCRIBING
THE FORM AND DETAILS AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF $5,96Q,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2012C
AND ESCROW AGREEMENT
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: 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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First Consideration - Ordinance #483 -Amendment to the Master Fee Schedule -
Vehicle Forfeiture
The following ordinance was MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Clausen:
ORDINANCE NO. 483, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amendment to the Master Fee Schedule for
Vehicle Forfeiture
Nate Gove, Operations Commander, introduced the agenda item and answered questians
from the CounciL
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Clausen and motion carried to approve on First
Consideration, Ordinance #483, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
CLAUSEN - YES FREIBERG - YES HARRIS - YES PENTEL - YES SCANLON - YES
Direct Environmental Commission to Studv Whether the City Code Should be
Amended to Allow a Person to Keep or Harbor Chickens
Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to direct the
Environmental Commission to study whether Section 10.32 of the Golden Valley City Code
should be amended to allow a persan ta keep or harbor chickens and repart back in six
months.
Announcements of Meetinqs
Immediately following the Council meeting a Special Council/Manager meeting will be held.
A Bassett Creek Water Management Commission meeting will be held on April 19, 2012 at
11:30 am.
Some Council Members may attend the Neighborhood Watch meeting for Zone 8 on
February 24, 2012 at 7 pm.
The Hennepin County Open Book Meeting will be held on April 24, 2012 from 4 to 6 pm at
City Hall.
A 2013 Pavement Management Program and MCES Reliever Project Open House will be
held on April 25, 2012 at 4:30 pm.
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Announcements of Meetinqs - Continued
Some Council Members may attend the Hidden Lakes Homeowners Association on April
25, 2012 at 7 pm at the Regency Hospital Conference Room.
Some Council Members may attend the Golden Valley Federated Women's Club Spring
Fling on April 28, 2012 and will be held at the Sheraton - Ridgedale at 11 am.
The next City Council meeting will be held on May 1, 2012 at 6:30 pm.
Some Council Members may attend the North Tyrol Neighborhood Meeting at Anne and
Fritz Cleveland's house on May 16, 2012 at 7 pm.
Mayor and Council Communications
Run the Valley was a success with 630 walkers/runners.
Renee Silberman sent an email to thank the Fire Department for helping her after the 5K
walk.
Ofer Alphabet, 155 King Creek Road, sent an email thanking the Police Department far
speaking with railroad personnel about stopping the train noise behind his property.
The Step To It Challenge starts April 23 to May 20 and the Council encouraged the citizens
to participate.
Severe Weather Awareness Week is April 16-20 and there will be two statewide tornado
drills on April 19 at 1:45 pm and 6:55 pm.
Adiournment
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the
meeting at 7:44 pm.
G'w�
Shepar M. Harris, Mayor
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