07-17-12 CC Agenda Packet (entire) AGENDA
Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
Golden Valley City Hall
7800 Galden Valley Road
Council Chamber
July 17, 2012
6:30 pm
The Council may consider item numbers 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6
prior to the public hearings scheduled at 7 pm
1. CALL TO ORDER PAGES
A. Roll Call
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Presentation 3
2. ADDITIONS AND CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA
3. CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Cansent Agenda - All items listed under this heading are considered to be
routine by the City Couneil and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no
discussion of these items unless a Council Member or citizen so requests in which
event the item will be removed from the general order of business and considered in its
normal sequence on the agenda.
A. Approval of Minutes - City Council Meeting - June 5, 2012 4-9
B. Approval of Check Register 10
C. Licenses:
1. Gambling License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - People 11-14
Responding in Social Ministry (PRISM)
2. Solicitor's License - Sisters' Camelot 15-17
D. Minutes of Boards and Commissions:
1. Planning Commission - June 25, 2012 18-23
2. Board of Zoning Appeals - May 22, 2012 24-29
3. Joint Water Commission - April 30, 2012 30-31
4. Envision Connection Project Board of Directors - April 19, 2012 32-35
E. Bids and Quotes:
1. Sump Manhole Retrofits - Bids 36-38
2. Street Striping and Markings - Quotes 39
F. Authorization to Sign MnDOT Municipal Agreement Program Submittal far 40-68
Intersection Improvements at Winnetka Avenue and Trunk Highway 55 12-54
G. Authorization to Sign Renewal Agreement with Steve Tokle Inspections Inc. for 69-71
Electrical Inspection Services
H. Appointment of Election Judges for State Primary Election 12-55 72-75
I. Board/Commission Reappointments 76-77
J. Second Consideration - Ordinance #485 - Amending Section 6.45, Regarding Pawn 78-79
Broker/Precious Meta! Dealers Daily Reports to Palice
K. Call for Public Hearing - Covenant Retirement Communities Bonds -8/8/12 80-82
4. PUBLIG HEARINGS 7 PM
A. Public Hearing - Conditional Use Permit #131 - 8806-8808 7th Avenue North - Justin 83
Smith, Disturbia in Suburbia, Applicant
5. OLD BUSINESS
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. Announcements of Meetings
B. Mayor and Council Communications
7. ADJOURNMENT
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Executive Summary For Action
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
July 17, 2012
Agenda Item
1. C. Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Presentation
Prepared By
Thomas D. Burt, City Manager
Summary
Susan Blood, Executive Director, along with other staff inembers, will attend the meeting and
make a brief presentation on the services they provide.
Attachments
• Folder of information submitted by Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council (delivered)
Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
June 5, 2012
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council of the City af
Golden Valley, Hennepin County, Minnesota was held at 7800 Golden Valley Road in said
City on June 5, 2Q12 afi 6;30 pm.
The following members were present: Clausen, Freiberg, Harris, Pentel and Scanlon. Also
present were: Thomas Burt, City Manager; Jeannine Clancy, Director af Public Works;
Allen Barnard, City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant.
Pledqe of Alleqiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Approval of Aqenda
Mayor Harris announced that the City Council will hold an Executive Session immedately
following the Council meet to discuss the Dargi vs. City of Golden Valley lawsuit.
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of June 5, 2012 as submitted.
Approval of Consent Aqenda
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of June 5, 2012 as amended: Removal of Appaintment of Deputy Registrar.
*Approval of Minutes -,Citv Council Meetinq - April 3, 2012
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve the
Council/Manager Meeting minutes of April 10, 2012 and City Council Meeting minutes of
April 17, 2012 as submitted.
*Approval of Check Reqister
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the payment of the City and Housing and Redevelopment Authority bills as submitted.
*Solicitor's License - DSAI, Inc. d/b/a Grand Cleaners
MOVEQ by Freiberg, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to apprave the
solicitor's license for DSAI, Inc. d/b/a Grand Cleaners.
Regular Meeting of the City Gouneil
June 5, 2012
Page 2
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes as follows:
Environmental Commission - April 23, 2012
Human Services Fund - April 9, 2012
Board of Zoning Appeals - April 24, 2012
*2012 Pavement Manaqement Proqram - Harold Avenue and Rhode Island Avenue
North - Bids
MOVEQ by Freiberg, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously ta award the
bid for the 2012 Pavement Management Program, to the lawest responsible bidder, Valley
Paving, Inc. for $1,993,350.53. The bids are as follows:
Valley Paving, Inc. $1,993,350.53
Forest Lake Contracting, Inc. $2,065,721.25
C.S. McCrossan Construction, Inc. $2,083,323.21
*Authorizinq Joint Water Commission to Prepare Feasibilitv Studv to Site and Drill
Wells includinq Coordination with Gity of Minneapolis
Member Freiberg introduced the following resolution and maved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 12-43
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE JOINT WATER COMMISSION TO PREPARE A
FEASIBILITY STUDY TO SITE AND DRILL WELLS, INCLUDING COORDINATIQN WITH
THE CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, WATER WORKS
The motian 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.
*Receipt of DeCola Ponds Area Flood Mitiqation Studv
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously ta receive and
file the DeCola Ponds Area Flood Mitigation Study, prepared by Barr Engineering
Company dated April 2012, and to direct staff to prepare a Cooperative Agreement for
consideration by the cities of Crystal, N�w Hope and Golden Valley.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
June 5, 2012
Page 3
*Authorization to Siqn Aqreement with SEH for Flaq Avenue Drainaqe Study
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the City Manager to sign the agreement with SEH, Inc. to prepare the Flag Avenue
Drainage Study for an amaunt not to exceed $16,500.
*Authorization to Siqn 2012-2015 Residential Recvclinq Grant Application with
Hennepin Countv
Member Freiberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adaption:
RESOLUTION 12-44
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING GRANT AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY
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.
Appointment of Deputv Reqistrar
Mayor Harris requested staff provide an update on the reopening af the Motor Vehicle
Department. Sue Virnig, Finance Director, updated the Council on the reopening and
answered questions from the Council.
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 12-45
RESOLUTION APPOINTING DEPUTY REGISTRAR
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Scanlon
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following vated 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.
*Appointment of Absentee Ballot Board Election Judqes for Primarv Election
Member Freiberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 12-46
RESOLUTION APPOINTING ABSENTEE BALLOT BOARD ELECTION JUDGES
FOR THE AUGUST 14, 2012 PRIMARY ELECTION
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Regular Meeting of the City Council
June 5, 2012
Page 4
*Appointment of Absentee Ballot Board Election Judqes for Primarv Election -
Continued
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.
Set Dates for Human Riqhts Commission Task Force Interviews
The Council decided to discuss the process for selecting the Human Rights Commission
Task Force members and possible interview dates at the June Council/Manager meeting.
On-Sale, Off-Sale, Sunday Sale, Club, Wine On-Sale and Non-Intoxicatinq Malt
Liquor License Renewals
Stacy Carlson, Police Chief, introduced the agenda.
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to approve the
renewal of the liquor licenses for the applicants listed below for the 2012-2013 license
term.
Off-Sale
Byerly Beverages, Inc. d/b/a Byerly's Wine & Spirits
Golden Valley Liquor Barrel, Inc. d/b/a Golden Valley Liquor Barrel
ZAOE, LLC. d/b/a MGM Liquor Warehouse
Adelemor, Inc. d/b/a United Liquors #2
JTJ Enterprises, L,L.0 d/b/a Lakeridge Wine & Spirits
On-Sale and Sunday Sale
D'Amica Catering, LLC d/b/a Metropolitan Ballroom and Clubroom
GMRI, Inc. d/b/a Red Lobster
The Samurai, Inc. d/b/a Benihana
Golden Valley Country Club Inc. d/b/a Golden Valley Country Club
Webb Golden Valley LLC d/b/a Gaod Day Cafe
Scoreboard, Inc. d/b/a J.J.'s Clubhouse
Cliff Corporation d/b/a Doolittles
Prom Management Group, Inc. d/b/a Prom Catering
Teresa's LLC d/b/a Teresa's Mexican Restaurant
Osaka Golden Valley Inc. d/b/a Osaka Sushi and Hibachi
Off-Sale, On-Sale and Sunday Sale
RZMP Corporation d/b/a Schuller's Tavern
Regular Meeting of the City Council
June 5, 2012
Page 5
On-Sale, Off-Sale, Sundav Sale, Club, Wine On-Sale and Non-Intoxicatinq Malt
Liquor License Renewals - Continued
Club On-Sale and Sunday Sale
Chester Bird American Legion Post #523
Wine On-Sale (including strong beer) and Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor
D'Amico and Sons, Inc, d/b/a D'Amieo and Sons
The Noodle Shop Co. Colorado Inc. d/b/a Noodles & Company
Smashburger Acquisition-Minneapolis, LLC d/b/a Smashburger
Buon Amico Inc. d/b/a Piazza's Ristorante
Nong's Thai Cuisine LLC d/b/a Nong's Thai Guisine
Announcements of Meetinqs
The City Council will hold an Executive Session immediately following the Council meet to
discuss the Dargi vs. City of Golden Valley lawsuit.
Some Council Members may attend the Employee Recognition Event an June 7, 2012 at
11:30 am in the Park Maintenance Building.
The Market in the Valley starts on June 10, 2012 from 9 am to 1 pm in the City Hall
campus.
Some Council Members may attend a Laurel Hills East Conda Association Meeting on
June 11, 2012 at 11 am in the party room at 5901 Laurel Avenue.
Some Council Members may attend the Breck School Groundbreaking Ceremony will be
held on June 11, 2012 at 6 pm.
Mayor Harris will attend the League of Minnesota Cities Conference on June 20-22, 2012.
A Concert in the Park featuring Golden Valley Orchestra will be held on June 11, 2012 at
7 pm at Brookview Park.
The next Council/Manager meeting will be held on June 12, 2012 at 6:30 pm.
A Concert in the Park featuring Robbinsdale City Band will be held on June 14, 2012 at
7 pm at Brookview Park.
The Firefighter Recruitment Expo will be held on June 14, 2012 at 7 pm at Fire Station #1.
A Concert in the Park featuring Gypsy Mania will be held on June 18, 2012 at 7 pm at
Brookview Park.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
June 5, 2012
Page 6
Announcements of Meetinqs - Continued
The next City Council meeting will be held on June 19, 2012 a# 6:30 pm.
The Fire and Police Open Hause is June 20, 2Q12 from 6 ta 8 pm at all Police/Fire
buildings.
Adiournment
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and mation carried unanimously to adjourn the
meeting at 6:54 pm.
Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Executive Summary For Action
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
July 17, 2012
Agenda Item
3. B. Approval of City Check Register
Prepared By
Sue Virnig, Finance Director
Summary
Approval of the check register for various vendor claims against the City of Golden Valley.
Attachments
• Dacument sent via email
Recommended Action
Motion to authorize the payment of the bills as submitted.
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Executive Summary For Action
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
July 17, 2012
Agenda Item
3. C. 1. Gambling License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - People Responding in
Social Ministry
Prepared By
Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant
Summary
As per State Statute organizations that conduct gambling within the City limits have to submit an
application for a lawful gambling permit to the State after the permit has been approved or
denied by the City. Depending upon the timing of the permit the applicants may request the City
to waive the 30-day waiting period.
Attachments
• Application for Exempt Permit (2 pages)
Recommended Action
Motion to receive and file the gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of notice
requirement for People Responding in Social Ministry.
Minnesota Lawfu/Gambling Page 1 of 2 5i��
LG220 Application for Exempt Permit Application fee
An exempt permit may be issued to a nonprofit organization that: less than 30 days ore than 30 days
- conducts lawfui gambling on five or fewer days,and before the event before the event
- awards less than$50,000 in prizes during a calendar year. $100 $50
ORGANIZA7ION INFORNIATION cneck# $ "..���
Organization name Previous gambling permit number
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Minnesota tax ID number, if any Federal employer IO number, if any
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Tyrpe of nonprofit organ7zation. Check one.
� Fraternal � Religious � Veterans i Other nonpro�t organization
INailing address ` _ City 1 �� �� State Zip Code County
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Name of chief executive officer (CEO) Daytime phone number Email address
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Attach a copy o�Qy�of the following for proof of nonprofit status.
Do not attach a sales tax exempt status or federal employer ID number as they are not proof of nonprofit status.
�lonprofit Articles of IncorporaEion OR a current Certificate of Good SWnding.
Don't have a copy? This certifitate must be obtained each year from:
Secretary of Stete,Business Services Div., 180 State Office Building,St. Paul,MN 55155
Phone: 651-296-2803
�IRS income tax e�cemption[501(c)]letter in your orpanization's name.
Don't have a copy? To obtain a copy of your federal income tax exempt letter,have an organization officer
contact theIRS at877-829-5500.
(. .,;IRS-Affiliate of national,atatewide,or international parent nonprofit oryanization(tharter)
If your organization falls under a parent organization,attach copies of bQth of the following:
a. IRS letter showing your parent organization is a nonprofit 501(c)organization with a group ruling,and
b. the charter or letter from your parent organization recognizing your organization as a subordinate.
GAINBLING PREMISES INFORMATION
Name of premises whe the gambling�vent will be conducted. For raffles,list the site where the drawing will take place.
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Address (do not use P ox) City or township Zip Code County
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Date(s) of activity(for reffles,indicate t ate of the drawing)
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Check the ox or boxes t t indicate the type of gambling activity your organization will conduct:
Bingo* Raffles Paddlewheels* Pull-Tabs* Tipboards*
* Gambling equipment for pull-tabs, bingo paper, tipboards,and
paddlewheels must be obtained from a distributor licensed by the
Gambling Control Board. EXCEPTION: Bingo hard cards and
bingo number selection devices may be borrowed from another ,
organization authorized to conduct bingo.
To find a licensed distributor,go to www.gcb.state.mn.us and click
on List of Licensed DistribUtors,or call 651-639-4000.
LG220 Appiication for Exempt Permit �age 2 of 2 sn�
LOCAL UNIT OF GOVERNMENT ACKNOWLEDGMENT
If the gambiing premises is within city limits, If the gambling premises is located in a townshlp, a
a city official must check the action that the city is county official must check the action that the county is
taking on this application and sign the application. tawng on this application and sign the application.
A township official is not required to sign the
application.
�rThe application is acknowledged with no waiting The application is acknowledged with no waiting
period. period.
The application is acknowledged with a 30 day The application is acknowiedged with a 30 day
waiting period,and allows the Board to issue a waiting period,and allows the Board to issue a
permit after 30 days(50 days for a Sst class city). Permit after 30 days.
The application is denied.
The application is denied. Print county name
Print city name �'?�G('E'll IOG�I((�� On behalf of the county, I acknow/edge this application.
Signature of county personnel receiving application
On behalf of the city, I acknow/edge this application.
S na re of ity° rs nn recei ' application
Title Date
Title Date_� �D Z-' (Optional) TOWNSHIP: On behalf of the townshlp,I
acknowledge that the organization Is applying for exempted
gambling activfry withln the township limits. [A township has no
statutory authority to approve or deny an applicatlon[Minnesota
Statute 349.166)]
Print township name
Signature of township official acknowledging application
Title Date
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The information provided in this application is comp/ete and ccurate to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge
that the �inancial report will be completed and u ed o t Board within 30 days of the date of our gambling
activlty. ti �3
Chief executive officer's signature �...,� d � °""�"'� Date ��7 J1�
Cor►iplete a separate application for each gambling event: Financial report and recordkeeping
• one day of gambling activity : required
• two or more consecutive days of gambling activity A �nancial report form and instructions will
• each day a raffle drawing is held be sent with your permit, or use the online
fill-in form available at
Send application with: www.gcb.state.mn.us. Within 30 days of the
• a copy of your proof of nonprofit status,and activity date, complete and return the
• application fee for each event financial report form to the Gambling
Make check payable to"State of Minnesota." Control Board.
Questions?
To: Gambling Control Board Call the Licensing Section of the Gambling
1711 West County Road B, Suite 300 South Control Board at 651-639-4000.
Roseville, MN 55113
This form wiil be made available in altemative format(i.e.large print,Braille)upon request.
Data privacy notice: The information Your organization's name and private data about your organization are available
requested on this form (and any address will be public information to: Board members, Board staff whose work
attachments) will be used by the Gambling when received by the Board. All �quires access to the information; Minnesota's
Control Board (Board)to determine your other information provided will be Department of Public Safety;Attorney General;
organization's qualifications to be involved private data about your Commissioners of Administration, Minnesota
in lawful gambling activities in Minnesota. organization until the Board Management&Budget,and Revenue;Legislative
Your organization has the right to refuse to issues the permit. When the Auditor, national and international gambling
supply the information; howeve r, if your Board issues the permit, all regulatory agencies;anyone pursuant to court
organization refuses to supply this information provided will become order; other individuals and agencies specifically
information, the Board may not be able to public. If the Board does not authorized by state or federal law to have aaess
determine your organization's qualifications issue a permit, ail information to the information; individuals and agencies for
and,as a rnnsequence,may refuse to issue provided remains private,with the Which law or legal on.ier authoriz�a new use or
a permit. If your organization supplies the exception of your organization's sharing of information after this notice was given;
information requested,the Board wi!!be name and address which will and anyone with your written consent.
able to process your organization's remain public. � � _�
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730 Florida Avenue South
Golden Valley,MN 55426
Ms. Judy Nally www.prismmpls.org
Administrative Assistant phone
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7800 Golden Valley Road
Golden Valley, MN 55427 facsimile
763.529.1454
Dear Judy:
PRISM will host its annual fundraiser,the Golf Tournament& Live/Silent Auction, at the
Golden Valley Country Club on Monday,August 13, 2012. We respectfully request that
the City Council waive the customary 30-day waiting period for the exemption for lawful
gambling permit required for this type of event.
i c ely,
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Exe u e irector
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Executive Summary For Action
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
July 17, 2012
Agenda Item
3. C. 2. Solicitor's License - Sisters' Camelot
Prepared By
Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant
Summary
As per City Code, any individual or group intending to go door-to-door within the City selling
products, taking orders or soliciting for business or donations must be licensed by the City to da
so.
Attachments
• Peddler/Solicitor License Application (2 pages)
Recommended Action
Motion to approve the solicitor's license for Sisters' Camelot.
Application and fee must be submitted to the City Manager's Office the Wednesday prior to
the City Council Meeting. Council Meetings are normally held the first and third Tuesday of
each month.
PEDDLER/SOLICITOR LICENSE APPLICATION
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TO: Golden Va11ey City Council Fee Paid: $
7800 Golden Valley Road Number of Persons: (
Golden Valley, MN 55427 Type of License: Peddler Solicitor
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Enclose the sum of$�for IZ (number) peddlers/solicitors as required by
City Code of the City of Golden Valley and have complied with all the requirements o#said
Code necessary for obtaining this license.
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(Business or Individual Name or Organization to be Licensed)
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(MN Business ID or FEIN (Federal ID) for Business Licenses)
Define Busin ss �
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period of � /�//� through 12/31/i2- , subject to the conditions and provisions of said
City C de.
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Sign of Appli ant/Principal Officer)
Description of goods or services for sale (include prices) or indicate if soliciting donations.
If more space is needed, attach additional sheets (be specific):
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NOTE: If the products for sale are changed or modified, you must give the City complete
information regarding such change or modification.
List the names and addresses of EACH person who will be peddling or soliciting on behalf
of said organization in the City, or, in the alternative, the name, address and telephone
number or numbers where a responsible person of said organization will maintain a list of
names and addresses of all persons engaged in peddling or soliciting in the City:
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being first duly sworn, depose and say that all the foregoing information is true to his/her
own knowledge except as to matters therein stated on information and belief, and as to
such matters, he/she believes them to be true.
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Regular Meeting of the
Golden Valley Planning Commission
June 25, 2012
A regular meeting of the Planning Commission was held at the Golden Valley City Hall,
Council Chambers, 780Q Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota, on Monday,
June 25, 2012. Chair Waldhauser called the meeting ta order at 7 pm.
Those present were Planning Commissioners, Cera, Kisch, McCarty, Schmidgall,
Segelbaum and Waldhauser. Also present were Director of Planning and Development
Mark Grimes and Administrative Assistant Lisa Wittman. Gommissioner Kluchka was
absent.
1. Approval of Minutes
April 9, 2Q12 Regular Planning Commission Meeting
MQVED by Kisch, secanded by Cera and motian carried unanimously to approve
the April 9, 2Q12 minutes as submitted. McCarty abstained from voting.
2. Informal Public Hearing — Gonditional Use Permit— 8806-8808 7t" Ave N —
Disturbia in Suburbia (Justin Smith) — Recreational Use in the Light Industrial
Zoning District— CU-131
Applicant; Justin Smith — Disturbia in Suburbia
Address: 8806-8808 7th Avenue North
Purpose: To allow a recreational/entertainment use in the Light Industrial zoning
district.
Grimes referred to a location map and explained the applicant's request to lease two
spaces in the building located at 8800 7th Avenue North, to be used for a recreational
space. The proposed use will be Disturbia in Suburbia, which is an interactive zombie
game consisting mostly of groups of younger people and parties. He stated that staff's
initial concern with this site is parking. There are 119 parking spaces on the property and
the applicant will have 19 of those spaces dedicated for his use. He explained that staff
feels comfortable with the amount of parking on the property since this proposed use will
mostly take place after normal business hours and most of the customers will be dropped-
off. He noted that one of the conditions of approval is if parking shortages exist, the City
may require mitigation measures such as attaining off-site parking agreements with
nearby businesses. He added that a building code analysis will also need to be done ta
determine what will need to be changed in the building before this use can begin.
Cera questioned the curfew laws in Golden Valley. Grimes said he doesn't feel curfew will
an issue because kids will be dropped off at a supervised location for a specified amount
of time. Waldhauser asked if the public safety department has any concerns. Grimes said
no.
Segelbaum noted that the hours of operation listed in the staff report should state 12 am
on Friday and Saturday, not 12 pm.
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June 25, 2012
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Kisch asked about the types of food being served and if serving foad will require a
license. Grimes explained that the applicant will need to obtain a food ficense through the
County.
Cera asked if the occupancy is set by the Fire Marshal. Grimes said yes.
Segelbaum asked if the condition of approval regarding parking shortages is too vague.
Grimes said he could add language to the condition stating that if the City Manager or his
designee determines that there is a parking problem, the applicant will have mitigate it.
Justin Smith, Applicant, introduced himself and gave a history of his background and
experience. He referred to his business model and explained that Disturbia in Suburbia is
a unique interactive game played in a live setting. The facility would offer interactive,
horror-themed labyrinths, including zombie-themed actors. He stated that the facility
would serve all age ranges and will promote physical fitness and social interaction.
Segelbaum referred to "Valley Scare" at Valleyfair and noted that they have tremendous
lines and crowds. He asked the applicant if he expects to be open additional hours if that
sort of situation occurs with his proposed use. Smith explained that his business uses a
reservation-based system which will help with traffic and crowds since groups of people
will come to the business at specific times.
Segelbaum asked about supervisian and safety issues. Smith explained that the rules will
be explained to each group as they enter and there will be security cameras and a floor
manager in each area.
Cera asked the applicant if the business will be seasonal or if he'll be able ta operate
year-round. Smith said they would operate year-round and will regularly change themes,
with zombies as a constant, in order to stay current and allow each experience to be
different.
Waldhauser referred to the applicant's narrative and asked how similar businesses in
other locations are doing. Smith explained that Grand Slam and Brunswick Zone are the
two main laser tag venues. He stated that they are similar to his business in that they are
located in industrial areas and use reservation systems.
Segelbaum asked if the other tenants in the building received notice of this proposed use.
Grimes stated that the hearing notice was sent to the property owner. He stated that Mr.
Smith has spoken to the property owner and that he feels comfortable with the propased
use.
McCarty asked about sound mitigation for the tenants on either side of the applicant's
space. Smith said he doesn't anticipate any noise issues because his business hours are
typically after normal business hours. He added that he would soundproof the walls if
necessary.
Waldhauser asked how many parking spaces might be available on the property to north,
if the applicant needs to use them. Smith guessed there are between 30 and 50 parking
spaces and that the owner of the property has indicated that parking won't be a problem.
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June 25, 2012
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Kisch asked about the number of staff. Smith said on weeknights there would be
approximately 5 ta 8 staff people and on weekends there will be different shifts with
approximately 12 to 18 staff peopfe. Kisch said he is concerned that staff could tak� the
majority of the parking spaces. Smith said he would have the staff park further away.
McCarty asked the applicant if he has plans to add a haunted house feature. Smith said
he may like to have a haunted house in the future if parking allows. He explained that in
the future he may consider suspending the arena areas and having one haunted house
during October, keeping the reservation system in place to avoid crowds.
Waldhauser asked about the admission price. Smith said he is not sure yet, bufi it will be
approximately $15 to $18 per person.
Waldhauser opened the public hearing. Seeing and hearing no one wishing to speak,
Waldhauser closed the public hearing.
Kisch said parking is his one area of concern, but he thinks iYs been addressed. He said
he thinks the hours will work well and he is in support of this proposal. Cera agreed and
added that noise cauld potentially be an issue but he thinks it could be addressed if
needed.
Segelbaum said he thinks this proposal will be very successful. He added that the
reservation system will help, but he worries about the capacity and there being large
crowds if it turns into more of a haunted house type of use. Kisch noted that the condition
regarding parking will help mitigate any problems. Waldhauser agreed and stated that the
reservation system will also help.
Grimes suggested that before the applicant has a haunted house that he be required to
submit a plan detailing the dates, parking, the number of people expected, etc. before the
event. Smith noted that the current plan does not include a haunted house. He said he
would be willing to submit a plan if he decides to have a haunted hause in the future. He
reiterated that if he has a haunted house in the future he would use his reservation
system for that as well.
Waldhauser suggested adding a condition stating that a reservation system wilt be used
for all events.
Segelbaum asked how the business model would change between the regular model and
the haunted house model. Smith explained that the regular model would be more like a
game of capture the flag with labyrinths, whereas the haunted house would not be a
game, people would just walk through it. Segelbaum noted that more people could be
moved through a haunted house. Smith agreed and stated that the reservations would be
for shorter amounts of time and that he would work within the parking and capacity rules.
Schmidgall said he is supportive of this proposal and does not want to tell the applicant
how to run his business.
Smith stated that he would be willing to come back to the City with a proposal in the future
if he decides to have a haunted house. Kisch stated that condition number three
regarding the parking should address any issues or potential parking problems. McCarty
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June 25, 2012
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agreed. Cera suggested adding a condition statin� that if the business operations change
from the narrative that was submitted with the application, Mr. Smith would need ta meet
with staff to address any possible issues.
MOVED by Cera, secanded by Segelbaum and motion carried unanimously to
recommend approval allowing a recreational/entertainment (Disturbia in Suburbia) use in
the Light Industrial zoning district at 8806-8808 7th Avenue North subject to the following
canditions:
1. The site plan shall become a part of this approval.
2. The conditions found in Deputy Fire Marshal Ed Anderson's memo dated June 4, 2012,
shall become a part of this approval.
3. At any time, if the amount of parking on the site is inadequate as determined by the City
Manager or his/her designee, Disturbia in Suburbia will take immediate steps to obtain
off-site parking agreements with nearby businesses.
4. The hours of operation shall be limited to: Monday-Thursday: 3-8 pm, Friday-Saturday:
10am-12 midnight, Sunday: 11am-7pm
5. All signage shall meet the requirements of Section 4.20 of City Code.
6. All future improvements to the building shall meet the City's Building Code
requirements.
7. All other applicable local, state and federal requirements shall be met at all times.
8. The applicant shall discuss with City Staff, any changes in the Business Plan submitted
with the original Conditional Use Permit application.
3. Informal Public Hearing — General Land Use Plan Map Amendment—
740 Douglas Drive North and 6100 & 6110 Olson Memorial Highway — CPAM-5Q
Applicant: City of Golden Valley
Addresses: 740 Douglas Drive North
6100 & 6110 Qlson Memorial Highway
Purpose: Ta change the designation on the General Land Use Plan Map from
Industrial to Commercial-Office
4. Informal Public Hearing — Property Rezonings — 740 Douglas Drive North and
6100 & 6110 Olson Memorial Highway—Z012-18
Applicant: City of Golden Valley
Addresses: 740 Douglas Drive North
6100 & 6110 Olson Memorial Highway
Purpose: To rezone the properties from Industrial to Business and Professional
Offices
Items 3 and 4 were considered and discussed together.
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June 25, 2012
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Grimes reminded the Commission that the Douglas Drive Gorridor Study identified the area
at the northeast intersection of Highway 55 and Douglas Drive to be suitable for the
development of a corporate campus. He explained that upon further study and the high
costs of changing the infrastructure in that area, it has been determined that the section of
the site ta the north and the east of the Highway 55 frontage Road would most
appropriately be zoned Business and Professional Offices and the area between the
Frontage Road, Highway 55 and Douglas Drive (currently BNC Bank and the former
Denny's restaurant site) would be most appropriate for commercial development. Grimes
noted that the businesses located in this area can continue, but they cannot expand.
Kisch stated that he understands keeping the corner zoned Commercial, but he's
concerned abaut "pigeon holing" development due to the infrastructure. He said thinking of
the area as a whole seems important and he would like the entire corner to be what the
City envisioned in the Corridor Study.
Waldhauser questioned what the City would gain by having the corner properties be zoned
differently than the rest of the area. Grimes stated that the danger of keeping the properties
zoned Industrial is that the City won't get the corporate campus development it envisions.
Cera suggested zaning the entire area retail services.
Kisch asked which zoning districts would be allowed in the Commercial-Office land use
designation. Grimes discussed the zoning districts and use that would be allowed in the
Commercial-Office and Commercial-Retail/Service land use designations. Kisch said thinks
the entire corner should be looked at together and suggested tabling these public hearings
until the new Light Commercial Zoning District is in place.
Waldhauser said she didn't feel that re-designating and rezoning just the properties that are
currently being discussed would change anything regarding future uses, because a
corporate campus would still be allowed with the new designation and zoning. Grimes
agreed and reiterated that the City Council has directed the Planning Commissian to
consider this area in two different pieces because of infrastructure costs and setback
issues.
Commissioners Schmidgall and Segelbaum agreed that they would like to consider the
entire corner area at the same time. Cera suggested that a mixed-use option also be
considered.
Cera asked if the moratorium currently in place could be extended. Grimes said na.
MOVED by Cera, seconded by Kisch and motion carried unanimously to table these two
items in order to consider the entire corner properties at once.
--Short Recess--
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June 25, 2012
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5. Reports on Meetings of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority, City
Council, Board of Zoning Appeals and other Meetings
No reports were given.
6. Qther Business
o Proposed New Zoning District — Light Commercial
Grimes explained that the proposed new Light Commercial zoning district language will
be on the next Planning Commission agenda for discussion.
o Election of Officers
Cera referred to the language in the Planning Commission bylaws which states that the
vice-chair shall be the fifth member of the Board of Zoning Appeals. He said he thought
that language had been removed from the bylaws. Grimes said he would research th�
language regarding the vice-chair serving as the fifth member of the Board of Zoning
Appeals and bring an amended ordinance, if necessary, to a future Planning Commission
meeting for review.
MOVED by Schmidgall, seconded by Cera and motion carried unanimously to cantinue
the current slate of officers for another year (Waldhauser as Chair, Kluchka as Vice Ghair,
Cera as Secretary and McCarty as the Planning Commission representative on the Board
of Zoning Appeals).
7. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 9:07 pm.
David A. Cera, Secretary
Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the
Golden Valley Board of Zoning Appeals
May 22, 2012
A regular meeting of the Golden Valley Board of Zoning Appeals was held on Tuesday,
May 22, 2012 at City Hall, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota. Chair
Nelson called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm.
Those present were Members, Maxwell and Nelson, and Planning Commission
Representatives Cera and McCarty. Also present were City Planner Joe Hogeboom and
Administrative Assistant Lisa Wittman. Member Boudreau-�andis was absent.
I. Approval of Minutes —April 24, 2Q12 Regular Meeting
McCarty referred to the second sentence in the fifth paragraph an page one and nated the
word "font" should be changed to the word "front." McCarty referred to the first sentence in
the fifth paragraph on page three and stated that a comma should be added between the
words "line" and "they."
MOVED by McCarty, seconded by Maxwell and motion carried unanimously to apprave
the April 24, 2012 minutes with the above noted corrections. Cera abstained.
II. The Petitions are:
5Q1 Radisson Road
John and Nicole Bean�Applicants (12-05-06)
Request: Waiver from Section 11.21, Single Family Zoning District (R-1),
Subd. 11(A)(2) Rear Yar�! Setback Requirements
• 15.42 ft. off the required 53.83 ft. to a distance of 38.41 ft. at its closest point
to the rear yard (east) property line.
Purpose: To allow for fhe construction of a new garage.
Request: Waiver from Section 11.21, Single Family Zoning District (R-1),
Subd. 11(A)(2) Rear Yard Setback Requirements
• 11.17 ft. off the required 40.33 ft, to a distance of 29.16 ft. at its closest point
to the rear yard (east) property line.
Purpose: To allow for the construction of a house addition.
Hogeboom referred to a survey of the property and explained the applicant's request for
variances in order to allow for the canstruction of a new garage and an addition to the
rear of the existing home. He stated that this lot is irregular in shape and the house was
placed fairly deep on the lot. He added that the existing detached garage will be
removed.
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May 22, 2012
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Cera asked about the depth of a typical City lot. Hogeboom said there really isn't an
average-sized lot depth, but this lot is deeper than usual making the rear yard setback
larger than most.
John Bean, Applicant, explained that he would like to expand his home because he has
two kids and only two bedrooms. He stated that he doesn't want to build an addition on
the front af the home because it would require re-working the interior of the house and it
would look like a big monolithic addition. He added that if the addition was built on the
front of the home four massive oak trees would also need to be removed. If they build
the addition on the rear of the home only one oak tree would need to be removed. He
added that the topography of the property would also make an addition to the front of
the home difficult and he also doesn't want to add on to the front of the hause because
it would impact the neighbor's view. He stated that he has also been warking with the
neighbor behind him regarding screening the proposed addition with some trees or
landscaping.
Maxwell asked if the existing detached garage would be removed. Bean said yes and
added that a large portion of the pavement would also be removed.
McCarty asked the applicant if h� had considered turning the garage 90 degrees or
moving it more westerly so that it would fit within the setback area. Bean said he hadn't
considered that but he would be cancerned about the oak trees being damaged. He
added that backing out the driveway is problematic and he's not sure he would have
enough room for a turnaround if the garage was situated differently. Hogeboom added
that turning the garage 90 degrees would be more visually impactfu! on the neighbor to
the west.
Maxwell asked if there are any other unique features of the property other than the
topography and the ori�inal placement of the house on the lot. Bean added that the
depth of the lot is unique.
Nelson said she thinks an attached garage and three bedroams is a reasonable
request. She agreed that it is a very deep lot and the house is set way back on the lot.
She added that she feels the proposal meets the criteria the Board is supposed to
consider when granting variances. It is keeping within the essential character of the
neighborhood, the situation wasn't caused by this homeowner and the design af the
proposed addition is the least impactful to the neighboring properties. Cera agreed
especially given the depth and topography of the lot. Maxwell also agreed and added
that the proposed addition will be as far away from the rear property line as most
homes are required to be. It is only because the lot is so deep that this property has a
larger than normal rear yard setback requirement.
Nelson opened the public hearing. Seeing and hearing na one wishing to comment,
Nelson closed the public hearing.
McCarty said he thinks the proposed plan and layout are good, but the garage addition
can be done without requiring a variance. He said he understands trying to minimize the
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May 22, 2012
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impact to the neighboring property but still feels the garage could be situated in such a
way as to not require a variance.
MOVED by Cera, seconded by Maxwell and motion carried unanimously to approve the
following variance requests:
• 15.42 ft. off the required 53.83 ft. to a distance of 38.41 ft. at its closest point to the
rear yard (east) property line to allow for the construction of a new garage.
• 11.17 ft. off the required 40.33 ft. to a distance of 29.16 ft. at its closest point to the
rear yard (east) property line to allow for the construction of a house addition.
500 Janalyn Circle
Greq and Jeanne Mevissen, Applicants (12-05-07)
Request: Waiver from Section 11.21, Single Family Zoning District (R-1),
Subd. 11(A)(3)(a) Side Yard Setback Requirements
• 6 ft. off the required 15 ft. to a distance of 9 ft. at its closest point to the side
yard (east) property line.
Purpose: To allow for the construction of a screen porch on a portion of the
existing deck.
Hogeboom discussed the applicant's request ta construct a screen porch. He explained
that the property was granted a variance in 1994 to construct a deck and screen porch,
however only the deck was constructed at that time, sa after one year the variance for
the screen porch addition expired.
Nelson asked if the footprint of the deck will expand. Hogeboom said no and added that
they are asking for the same variance that was granted in 1994.
Maxwell asked if the deck could be re-built. Hogeboom said yes, the applicant could
rebuild the deck in the same footprint and at the same height, but adding the screen
porch is considered an expansion which requires a variance.
Greg Mevissen, Applicant, stated they are seeking to build the same porch addition, in
the same footprint, that was approved in 1994. He added that he measured the
distance from the existing deck to the property line to be 13.5 feet but he is requesting
the variance to be 9 feet to the property line so it wouldn't be confusing with what was
approved in 1994. Hogeboom noted that the survey showed the dimension ta be 9 feet.
Nelson asked the applicant how long they've lived at this property and if the intention
has always been to construct the proposed screen porch. Mevissen said they've lived in
the home for nine years and they did intend ta build the screen porch. He explained that
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May 22, 2012
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when the deck was originally constructed the footings were built to accommodate the
porch addition in the future.
Cera questioned what cauld be considered unique about this property. Mevissen stated
that it is an irregular shaped lot, the house was placed further to the east on the lot and
the deck is already there so it would be awkward to move the entire structure. Maxwell
added that this applicant/homeowner didn't build the deck or the house in their current
location so the situation was not caused by Mr. Mevissen,
Nelson asked if the neighbors to the east are aware of this proposal. Mevissen said
yes.
Rob Odden, an Time Contractors, representing the applicant, explained that there are
some strategically placed piers on the corners of the existing deck in order to
accommodate the screen porch addition, so if they tried to move the structure they
would have to dig up the footings. Cera asked if the footings are original to when the
deck was built. Odden said yes.
Nelson opened the public hearing.
Rob Yost, 504 Janalyn Circle, said he doesn't have any objection to the proposed
screen porch as long at the existing faotprint is the same. He asked about the height of
the screen porch. Odden referred to an illustration and explained that the height of the
screen porch will be lower than the existing peak of the house. It will also have the
same roof pitch and be constructed with the same materials as the house.
Seeing and hearing no one else wishing to comment, Nelson closed the public hearing.
McCarty said he is fine with the proposal because the deck already exists and the same
project was approved in the past. He added that he would feel differently if the propasal
was for a new deck and screen porch.
Maxwell said he also supports the proposal because of the property's unique shape and
the way the house is situated on the lot. Also, the homeowner didn't put the deck or the
house in their existing locations and the screen porch will match the character of the
existing home.
Cera suggested granting a variance for the current distance from the deck to the
property line instead of saying it can be 9 feet away from the side yard property line.
Hogeboom said he is comfortable with the 9-foot dimension as shown on the survey.
MOVED by Maxwell, seconded by Cera and motion carried unanimously to approve the
variance request for 6 ft. off the required 15 ft. to a distance of 9 ft, at its closest point to
the side yard (east) property line to allow for the construction of a screen porch on a
portion of the existing deck with the understanding that the porch will not exceed the
footprint of the existing deck.
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May 22, 2012
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8600 Duluth Street
Greqorv and Kathleen Larson, Applicants (12-05-07)
Request: Waiver from Section 11.21, Single Family Zoning District (R-1),
Subd. 11(A)(2) Rear Yard Setback Requirements
• 17.6 ft. off the required 25 ft. to a distance of 7.4 ft. at its closest point to the
rear yard (west) property line.
Purpose: To allow for the construction of a garage addition.
Hogeboom referred to a survey of the property and explained the applicant's request to
construct a garage addition. He noted that this is a corner lot so the rear yard really acts
more like a side yard in this case. He added that the lot also abuts a nature area, so the
garage addition would not impact any neighboring views.
Cera referred to the survey and asked if the existing shed is in a conforming location.
Hogeboom explained that sheds are required to be located 5 feet from rear and side
yard property lines. However, this survey states that the location of the shed is
approximate, so it is difficult to say if it is in a conforming lo�ation or not.
Nelson asked what the setback requirement would be if this were not a corner lot.
Hogeboom said the required setback would be 15 feet from a side yard property line.
He noted that the house also sits at an angle on the lot so the garage addition would
only be 7.4 feet from the property line at its closest point.
McCarty said he feels a single-stall garage is a hardship.
Greg Larson, Applicant, explained that this proposed garage addition is part af a larger
remodeling plan that may include living space or a deck above the garage. He added
that the driveway is already fairly wide so he may not need to widen it any further to
accommodate the second garage stalL
Hogeboom suggested the Board add tanguage to their motion regarding living space
above the garage so there is no confusion in the future.
Nelson opened the public hearing. Seeing and hearing no one wishing to comment,
Nelson closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Cera, seconded by Maxwell and motion carried unanimously to approve the
variance request for 17.6 ft. off the required 25 ft. to a distance of 7.4 ft. at its closest
point to the rear yard (west) property line to allow for the construction of a garage
addition with living space above.
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May 22, 2012
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III. Other Business
No other business was discussed.
IV. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8 pm.
Nancy J. Nelson, Chair Joseph S. Hogeboom, Staff Liaison
JDINT WATER COMMISSION MINUTES
Golden Valley - Crystai - New Hope
Meeting of April 30, 2012
The Golden Valley— Crystal— New Hope Joint Water Commission meeting was called to order at
1:32 pm, in the City of Golden Valley Council Conference Room.
Commissioners Present
Tom Burt, City Manager, Golden Valley
Anne Norris, City Manager, Crystal
Kirk McDonald, City Manager, New Hope
Staff Present
Tom Mathisen, Director of Public Warks/City Engineer, Crystal
Randy Kloepper, Utilities Superintendent, Crystal
Guy Johnson, Director of Public Works, New Hope
Bernie Weber, Utilities Supervisor, New Hope
Sue Virnig, Finance Director, Golden Valley
Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public Works, Golden Valley
Jeff Oliver, PE, City Engineer, Golden Valley
Bert Tracy, Public Works Maintenance Manager, Golden Valley
Qave Lemke, Utilities Supervisor, Golden Valley
Pat Schutrop, Administrative Assistant, Golden Valley
Also Present
Brian LeMan, Barr Engineering Company
Todd DeJournett, Barr Engineering Company
Bannie Morey, SEH, Inc.
Minutes of April 4, 2012
MOVED by McDonald, seconded by Norris and motion carried unanimously to apprave the minutes
af the April 4, 2012 meeting.
Tri-Citv Council Meetinq on M� 7, 2012
Clancy discussed the draft agenda with the JWC. Bonnie Morey, SEH, will facilitate the meeting
and staff from Barr will be giving two presentations: (1) the backup water suppfy, and (2) the
DeCola Ponds area. The meeting is a work session and will be open to the public. No formal
decisions will be made and no public testimony will be received. Morey will facilitate future direction
from the councils.
Barr did a preview of its presentation on the backup water supply and received feedback from the
JWC. Mathisen will draft a resolution for the City Gouncils to authorize the development of a
feasibility report as the next step in the emergency backup water supply plan process. The JWC
will be looking for the councils to adopt the resolution by the end of June.
Jeff Oliver will introduce the DeCola Ponds area presentation and give a brief background.
Questions by the councils will be addressed at the end of the presentation. Oliver will then lay out
the next steps, share estimated costs, and recommend that a caoperative agreement be
developed for the thre� cities to sign moving forward with a Phase II report.
Joint Water Commission
April 30, 2012
Page 2 of 2
Authorize Facilitator Proposal from SEH, Inc.
MOVED by McDonald, seconded by Norris and motion carried unanimously to approve the letter
proposal from SEH, Inc. to provide meeting planning and facilitation services for the May 7, 2012
Tri-City Council meeting in an amount not to exceed $1,800.
New Hope Well Rehabilitation Project Update
The report was submitted and signed.
Hennepin Countv 9 Proiect Status Update
Hennepin County wants to do more soil borings and preparation delaying the project until 2014.
Crystal Larqe Valve Replacement
The quote from Dave Perkins Contracting, Inc. for the valve replacement project was approved at
the April 4, 2012 JWC meeting. The budget has $100,000 allocated for the two valves. Crystal is
requesting $2,100 for work ta be done by Northwest Asphalt as part of the project. The JWC
approved the request.
Golden Vallev Meterinq Project Update
Clancy reported that a decision was made on the type of ineter to install. The project will be bid in
June or early July 2012. Construction is scheduled to start in late July/early August 2012 and
completed before winter 2012. Stantec is now working on the final design.
Other Business
The JWC and Minneapolis have a billing issue that is being addressed by Golden Valley staff and
Scott Harder. Golden Valley will keep the JWC informed.
Next Meetinq
The next scheduled meeting is Wednesday, June 6, at 1:3Q pm.
Adjournment
Chair Burt adjourned the meeting at 3:35 pm.
Thomas D. Burt, Chair
ATTEST:
Pat Schutrop, Recording Secretary
Minutes
Envision Connection Project Executive Board
April 19, 2012 7 p.m. Brookview Community Center, Conference Room
Board of Directors: Blair Tremere, Vice Chair; Lynn Gitelis, Jim Heidelberg, Cindy
Inselmann, Helene Johnson (7:15 pm), Philip Lund, Dean Penk,
Mike Schleif, Marshall Tanick (7:22 pm)
Directors Absent: Shep Harris, Chair, Sharon Glover
Staff Liaison: Sandy Werts.
1. Call to Order
The Meeting was called to order at 7:p7 pm by vice chair, Blair Tremere.
2. Approval of Agenda
Motion: It was moved by Schleif and seconded by Gitelis to approve the agenda as
printed. The motion was passed unanimously.
3. Approval of the Minutes of March 15, 2012
B. Old Business, vi. Line twa — change the work quarterly to monthly.
Motion: It was moved by Heidelberg and seconded by Penk to approve the minutes
as amended. The motion carried.
4. Old Business
A. Development of recommendation for City Council on Envision Board role and on
2Q12 program priorities (oral report of April 10 Council-Manager meeting; review
of Council Resolution No. 07-35; review 1-19-12 Mayor's suggestions)
Tremere reviewed the Council-Managers meeting of Apri110. He, Penk, Johnson
and Werts attended the meeting. The Council talked about continuing the Board.
Council members expressed appreciation for what the Envision Board has done.
The Board was given the charge to make a recommendation of the role of the
Envision Board going forward.
Tremere said he made a request for an organization chart showing the
relationship of Envision and Bridge Builders to the City Council. Johnson said
she asked for a continuing liaison from the council.
The Board would like the attorney from the League of Cities to come to a meeting
and discuss the open meeting law and how it affects the Envision Board.
Tremere continued that the council is interested in Envisions recommendations
on questions for the community survey that will occur in 2013.
Werks said she heard the manager ask for the Envision board to put together
their mission and visian and how it would accamplish their goals in reference to
Resolutian 07-35 Section I B on Responsibilities.
Tremere said he sees the charge as a two step deal. 1) Revise the resolution
and goals and objectives, and 2) revise again after the community survey.
Schleif suggested that the board look at the value they have created and let the
council know what we want to do.
There will be a work session of the entire cammittee.
B. Participation in meetings by electronic means —A memo from the City Manager
stated that "a member may listen in to the meeting by phone but will not be
considered present for purposes of voting or a quorum."
5. Update and Reports:
A. Im�ortant Envision Topics (list is not ranked as to priority)
1) Public Awareness/promotion — Penk questioned whether Envision should
continue with promoting both CommonPlace and I-Neighbors. He said a
new member recently joined I-Neighbors. It was recommended that the
people on I-neighbors be invited to join CommonPlace and that
infarmation not be posted on I-neighbors. Gitelis said it was possible to set
up "neighborhood" groups on CommonPlace.
Lund said he would like the Minnesota CommonPlace representative to
participate in Valley Days.
2) Connectinq Cultures — Johnson reported that the next meeting will be on
Monday, April 23 from 6;30 to 8 pm at the Library. A small group has
come together and she will proceed with them. Johnson said that Linda
Loomis is working with the Farmers Market and there will be theme
designations for various weeks. Some of those being planned include
Somali, Native American, Mexican, and Asian. There will be children's
activities and food.
Johnson said they are also looking at combining cultural activities with
education and applying for legacy grant funds.
3) Young Adults/Youn�Professionals —this is a Bridge Builder Activity
4) Envision "Visi" Award — Lund will nominate the Farmers Market founders
after Valley Days.
5) Calendar---Community Events and Holiday Events —Tremere said that
Mayor Harris is interested in a community events calendar. Such a
calendar will be set up on the Foundation Website.
6) 125th Anniversary Events —
a) Time Capsule - Tremere reported that a group from the 125tn
Anniversary Committee is focusing on a location for the time capsule.
Three locations have been suggested on the City Hall Campus. The
date has not been set for the event. The city will dig a hole, line it with
a concrete culvert and put a city logo cover on it. There will alsa be a
marker. One date they are looking at is the first day of the market.
b) Hall of Fame — Marshall reported that they are working on ideas. He
showed some examples for a plaque.
7) Bridge Builders Grou�p — The next quarterly meeting is coming up — Penk
said they wanted to have a planning meeting before the next meeting. A
venue is needed. There will be a planning meeting in June for the
meeting in July.
8) Ice Cream Social —this is set for July 16. The Sousa Band has been
contracted. Sebastian Joes will provide the ice cream. They sell it to us
at the wholesale price. Tanick will contact potential sponsors.
9) Lilac Plantinq —Werts reporked that there will be a Lilac Maintenance
Morning on Saturday, May 26 from 9 am ta Noon. This will take place in
the area planted in 2010. The Fall planting will occur on September 22.
10) Farmers Market — The Farmers Market starts on Sunday, June 24 from 9
am to 1 pm. Envision requested space on the following dates: June 24,
July 22, August 19, September 16, October 7 The Board needs to arrange
for the set up of its booth. Last year Linda Loomis had a key. Gitelis
suggested that the board should put together a list of what the city has
provided. Tanick suggested that the Board cut back on dates.
11) Valley Volunteer Day—This will occur on October 6 and will include some
of the same activities. Instead of sidewalk chalk drawings, the children will
be painting pumpkins.
12) Youth Engagement/Summit— No report
13) The Arts — no report
14) Recruitment of Board Members — take off agenda
B. Other Groups and Activities
1) Golden Valley Days - Penk would like to get a banner for Valley Day. In
discussing staffing the Valley Days booth, everyone on the committee has
other obligations on Valley Days. It was decided that Envision, Bridge
Builders, the Foundation and Lilac Planting be in two tents side by side.
2) Communitv Foundation — Penk reported that the Foundation Board is
identifying groups to solicit for funding. Tremere said there is to be a
meeting of the city management, the Human Services Fund and the
Foundation Board to resolve how to transition funds so that in the future
the Run in the Valley and the Golf Tournament are part of the Foundation.
The website has be formalized — gvfoundation.org. A donation site has
not been developed. Money now goes into a Golden Valley Foundation
fund at Wells Fargo bank. Money is designated in the following areas:
Envision, Foundation, Human Services Fund and Golden Valley Days.
5. Communications
• Board and Commission Dinner— a memo with details was included in the
packet. The date is May 30 at 6:30 pm at Brookview.
7. Other Business
• Tanick will check with the Golden Valley Country Club for a date in July for
the Bridge Builders.
8. Future Meetings — May 10, Brookview; June 21; July 19
Motion: It was moved by Heidelberg and seconded by Penk that be only two items
on the May 10 agenda. These will be discussion on Golden Valley Day and the
Resolution. The motion carried.
• Gitelis will be having surgery on May 1 and will not be at the May 10 meeting.
• Heidelberg will be out of town on May 10.
9. Adjournment- The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 pm.
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Executive Summary For Action
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
July 17, 2012
Agenda Item
3. E, 1. Award Contract for 2012 Sump Manhole Retrofit Project No. 12-12
Prepared By
Jeannine Clancy, Director af Public Works
Eric Seaburg, EIT, Engineer
Summary
The Saint Anthony Falls Laboratory (SAFL) has recently developed a stainless steel baffle that is
installed in sump manholes to increase the sediment capture efficiencies while also greatly
reducing the likelihood of washouts during intense rainfalls. Capturing and holding more
sediment and pallutants in the sump manhole reduces the loading in downstream water bodies.
The retrofitting of SAFL Baffles in appropriate sump manhales will reduce the need to dredge
water bvdies and help restore impaired waters.
The City's existing sump manholes can remove up to 45% of influent sediment. University of
Minnesota studies have shown that a manhole fitted with a SAFL Baffle can effectively capture up
to an additional 20% of influent sediment. In addition, sump manholes without a baffle are
susceptible to washout during high flows. Washout is the process of having the previously
captured sediment become suspended and discharged, an aspect that is eliminated with the
proposed retrofit.
Funding has been set up in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for a multi-year Sump
Manhole Retrofit Program to enhance the effectiveness of the City's existing sump manholes. The
2012 Sump Manhole Retrofit Project (12-12) is the first project within this multi-year program.
Each year, a sub-watershed will be analyzed and strategic manholes will be retrofitted.
After investigating the Sweeney Lake sub-watershed, staff has identified seven sump manholes
that they would like to retrofit in 2012. Four of the retrofits are close in proximity to Sweeney
Lake and its border waters (within the Hidden Lakes Development), while the other three are
located south of T.H. 55 and west of T.H. 100.
Bids for the 2012 Sump Manhole Retrofit Project, City Improvement Project No. 12-12 were
opened on June 28, 2012. The following bids were received:
Metro Utilities, Inc. $40,850.00
New Look Contracting, Inc. $44,960.00
Penn Contracting, Inc. $45,770.00
Northdale Construction $86,693.00
Engineer's Estimate $49,323.95
Funding for the 2012 Sump Manhole Retrofit Project is included in the 2012-2016 Capital
Improvement Pragram (SS-33, page 80).
Attachments
• Location map (1 page)
Recommended Actions
Motion authorizing a contract with Metro Utilities, Inc. in the amount of$40,85Q for the 2012
Sump Manhole Retrofit Project No. 12-12.
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Executive Summary For Action
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
July17, 2012
Agenda Item
3. E. 2 2012 Pavement Markings Program - Bids and quotes
Prepared By
Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public Works
Ron Nims, Public Works Project Coordinator
Mark Ray, Engineer
Summary
Bids for the 2012 Pavement Markings Project 12-14 were apened on June 29, 2012. The following
two bids were reeeived:
AAA Striping Service Co. $42,735
Century Fence Co. $47,440
Funding for this program is included in the 2012-13 Operating Budget, Streets Maintenance
Division (1440-644Q, page 53). The total budget amount is $202,5Q0 and includes other
maintenance items. The volume of all work included in this budget item will be adjusted to stay
within the funds available,
Recommended Action
Motion to award a contract for the 2012 Pavement Markings Project No. 12-14 to AAA Striping
Service Co. in the amount of$42,735.
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Executive Summary For Action
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
July 17, 2012
Agenda Item
3. F. Resolutian for Minnesota Department of Transportation FY 2014 Metro Municipal
Agreement Program for Improvements to TH 55 and Winnetka Avenue
Prepared By
leannine Clancy, Director of Public Works
Jeff Oliver, PE, Gity Engineer
Mark Ray, PE, Engineer
Summary
Overview
Over the past two years, City staff has been actively engaged in the planning and development
efforts in the area along Harold Avenue between Winnetka Avenue and Glenwood Avenue. Based
on proposed changes in the Comprehensive Plan in zoning and a potential redevelopment,
identifying the long-term plan was needed.
In response to the Comprehensive Plan zoning revision in 2010, the City retained SEH to prepare
a traffic study for the proposed rezoning on the north side of Harold Avenue. In the SEH report,
the intersection of Winnetka Avenue and TH 55 is identified as an intersection with existin
operational challenges. The report also identified potential benefits to traffic operations at the
intersection of Winnetka Avenue and Harold Avenue, as a result of the geometric improvements
at Winnetka Avenue and TH 55.
In 2011, MnDOT installed fiber optic communicatian lines along TH S5 to support improved real
time traffic information and traffic signal coordination. This effort was followed by MnDOT using
the new communications network ta implement a new traffic signal timing plan for Highway 55
from Theodore Wirth Parkway west to Arrowhead Road in Medina.
With MnDOT's traffic signal retiming project for TH 55 and coordination with the traffic signal at
Golden Valley Road, the area (including the intersection of Winnetka Avenue and Harold Avenue)
has benefited from all the non-geometric changes possible. While the traffic signal changes have
modified operations and helped relieve some of the existing traffic issues, a long-term, geometric
change is needed to fully maximize operations at both intersectians. MnDOT has no programmed
geometric changes for the intersection of Winnetka Avenue and TH 55 in its short- or long-term
plan. Therefore, it is only under the City's leadership that any impravements will be
implemented. This spring, a patential funding source for the needed improvements was
announced.
MnDOT Metro Municipal Agreement Program
The Metro Municipal Agreement Program (MMAP) provides funding for construction projects
that are developed and administered by local agencies and provides a benefit to both the local
community and the trunk highway system. The funds are intended to pay for a portion of the
construction costs of a project. In FY 2014, the program has $4 million allocated for projects. The
maximum award for any single project is $650,000 for construction, plus 8%for construction
engineering and inspection, for a total of$702,000. The application is due July 31, 2012. Project
selection will occur in November 2012, with the funds becoming available July 1, 2013.
Praject Coordination
CenterPoint Energy has notified the City that it intends to replace its gas main extending from
Winnetka Avenue at Harold Avenue north to New Hope in 2014 and 2Q15. The intent is to
coordinate CenterPoint Energy's work with this reconstruction project to minimize the impact on
traffic and maximize available financial resources.
Projecr Cosrs
The estimated cost for this project is $1,274,825.56. The MnDOT agreement may provide up to
$702,000 with the balance being paid for by the City using local State Aid funds. Coordination
with CenterPoint Energy's project may aid in offsetting the City's portian of the project cost.
Support for MMAP Submittal
City staff has spoken with the MnDOT consultant that developed the 2011 traffic signal timing
plan for the entire TH 55 corridor. In discussing the proposed change at Winnetka Avenue, the
consultant noted that the proposed modification would be a significant improvement and would
benefit traffic signal timing along the TH 55 corridor through Golden Valley. Existing congestion at
the intersection is currently driving some of the constraints that are put on potential
improvements to the traffic signal coordination.
The FY 2Q13 submittal for MMAP received support from both MnDOT and Hennepin County staff.
Attachments
• Draft Letter to Phillip Bergem, MnDOT, Regarding FY 2014 Municipal Agreement Program
Solicitation (25 pages)
• Resolution Authorizing a Minnesota Department of Transportation Municipal Agreement
Program Submittal for Intersection Improvements at Winnetka Avenue and Trunk Highway 55
(1 page)
Recommended Action
Motion to adopt Resolution Authorizing a Minnesota Department of Transportation Municipal
Agreement Program Submittal for Intersectian Improvements at Winnetka Avenue and Trunk
Highway 55.
July 27, 2012
Mr. Phillip Bergem, PE
Cooperative Agreements Engineer
Minnesota Department of Transportation
1500 West County Road B-2
Roseville, MN 55113
Subject: FY 2014 Municipal Agreement Program Solicitation
Dear Mr. Bergem:
Enclosed please find Golden Valley's submittal for the FY 2014 Municipal Agreement Program
for the geometric and operational improvements at the intersection of Trunk Highway 55 and
Winnetka Avenue(Hennepin County Highway 156 to the north, Minnesota State Aid Route
331 to the south).
Multi-agency Partnership
Golden Valley has led the effort to bring MnDOT and Hennepin County together for this
project that will benefit al! users, both motorized and non-motorized,at the intersection.The
proposed project provides benefits in all four of the municipal agreement program
investment categories, but will primarily benefit the operation of TH 55,especially during the
peak hours.All of these benefits are described on the one page summary of the project.
Letters of support from both MnDOT and Hennepin County are alsa included in the submittal.
This proposed project has been the culmination of work by both the City and MnDOT that
started two years ago.The initial need for improvernents to the Winnetka Avenue
intersection with TH 55 was identified in a traffic study conducted by SEH, Inc. in the fall of
2010.That traffic study, with the proposed geometric changes, is included with this submittal.
Project Benefits
The potential operational improvements of this project were analyzed in the spring of 2011
by MnDOT's TH 55 signal retiming and coordination consultant,Alliant Engineering, Inc.
Alliant Engineering's findings based on the proposed geometric changes are included with
this submittal. Of primary interest is the reduction of intersection delay by 13% between
3:30-6 pm and a 9%reduction between 6;45-8;30 am as a result of the proposed geometric
changes.
Mr. Philiip Bergem,PE
July 27,2012
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Project Coordination
CenterPoint Energy recently notified the City of their intent to replace their gas main Iocated
beneath Winnetka Avenue and extending from Haroid Avenue north into New Hope. This
MMAP project would be coordinated with CenterPoint Energy's project to leverage the
committed financial resources ta the maxirnum extent possible,while minimizing the
construction impacts on the traveling public.
Costs and Financing
The estimated project costs and funding splits are summarized as follows:
Item Total MnDOT Locaf
Construction $943,509.50 $650,000.00 $293,509.50
Engineering& Inspection (19%) $242,965.11 $52,OOO.QO $190,965.11
Contingency(74'0) $88,350.95 $O.dO $88,350.95
Total $1,274,825.56 $702,000.00 $575,825.56
Golden Valley is requesting the maximum funding amount of$702,000($650,000 for
construction plus 8%for construction engineering and inspection). Fully funding this project
wil! enable the City to move forward with an anticipated construction date of summer 2013,
providing a quick return on investment for the State and minimizing the disruption to the
neighborhood as part of other planned CenterPoint Energy construction activities.
loca)Commitment
The Golden Valley City Council has passed a resolution supporting this project and committing
local resources for funding construction,should the project receive funding from MnDOT.The
resalution of support is included in this submittal.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 763.593.8030.
Sincerely,
Jeannine Clancy
Director of Public Works
Enclosures
C: Tom Burt, City Manager
1eff Oliver, PE, City Engineer
1im Grube, Director of Transportation, Hennepin County
Sue Mason, SEH, Inc.
Mike Kotila,SEH, Inc.
Project Appendix
TH 55 at Winnetka Avenue (County Highway 156)
1. Golden Valley City Council Resolution of Support
2. Hennepin County Letter of Support, dated June 29, 2011
3. Project Summary
4. Project Costs
5. Proposed Project Layout
6. Alliant Engineering, Inc. Operationa! Analysis Memorandum, dated June 9, 2011
7. SEH, Inc. Harold Avenue Traffic Study Technical Memorandum, dated
February 7, 2011
8. SEH, Inc. Harold Avenue Traffic Study Land Use Scenario 3 Technicaf
Memorandum, dated March 1, 2011
Resolution 12-54 July 17, 2012
Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MUNICIPAL AGREEMENT PROGRAM SUBMITTAL FOR INTERSECTION
IMPROVEMENTS AT WINNETKA AVENUE AND TRUNK HIGHWAY 55
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation has allocated funding for
cooperative agreement projects that mutually benefit operations on both trunk highways
and local streets; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation has identified existing
operational issues at the intersection of Winnetka Avenue and Trunk Highway 55 that
negatively impact the entire Trunk Highway 55 Corridor through Golden Valley; and
WHEREAS, Hennepin County has identified traffic congestion and delay along
Winnetka Avenue, north of Trunk Highway 55, as a result of the exiting geometric
configuration of the intersection of Trunk Highway 55 and Winnetka Avenue/CSAH 156;
and
WHEREAS, Golden Valley has identified traffic congestion and delay along
Winnetka Avenue, south of Trunk Highway 55, as a result of the existing geometric
configuration of the intersection of Trunk Highway 55 and Winnetka Avenue/CSAH 156;
and
WHEREAS, the City is committed to providing the funding above and beyond those
provided as part of the Municipal Agreement Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council for the City of Golden
Valley to request funding through the Municipal Agreement Program from the Minnesota
Department of Transportation for the proposed 2012 improvement of the intersection of
Trunk Highway 55 and Winnetka Avenue/CSAH 156 and to commit to providing the local
share of funding for the project if awarded a grant.
Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
Susan M. Virnig, City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
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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TH a�. The County boka f�rward bo w+�rlci�wltl� MnDOT and Golda�Velley ta oonstruct
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Project Summary
TH 55 at Winnetka Avenue (County Highway 156)
Preservation
The TH 55 corridor within Golden Valley is not scheduled for any major operational changes for
at least the next 20 years. The proposed project will provide a benefit to the entire TH 55
corridor through Golden Valley while not significantly expanding or modifying the existing
intersection. Some traffic signal poles will need to be relocated and replaced as part of this
praject. In essence, this project maximizes the use of the existing pavement, adds an additional
lane departing the intersection, and in doing so will provide increased capacity and improved
operation for the intersection and the corridor. This work will provide benefits to a corridor that
has no major projects currently scheduled in the next 20 years.
Improve Safetv
The proposed project will improve the safety of the intersection as it will remove some of the
confusion that exists in the southbound through lane that drops abruptly at Harold Avenue. The
new configuration will also provide for exclusive left tum movements by removing the existing
sharedlleft turn lanes, thus becoming a more standard layout for an intersection. The proposed
project will also remove existing driveway access points along Winnetka Avenue, between TH
55 and Harold Avenue. The commercial areas north of TH 55 around the Winnetka Avenue
intersection generate a lot of traffic to and from TH 55. Reducing the queue lengths will help
improve sight distances for vehicles entering and exiting the driveways to the commercial areas.
Improve Mobilitv
The proposed project will improve the mobility on both TH 55 and along Winnetka Avenue. The
new configuration, with the additionai through lane, will not only increase capacity, but it will also
remove the existing split phase which will allow for improved signal operation. During the AM
and I'M Peak hours, traffic queues on both northbound and southbound Winnetka Avenue
extend beyond adjacent intersections. The proposed changes will help shorten the vehicle
queues during the peak hours and reduce the impact on the adjacent intersections. Another
benefit during the peak hour is the reduced delay for TH 55 due to the removal of the split
phasing. Attached to this application is the detailed benefits provided by Alliant Engineering, Inc.
In summary, Alliant Engineering, Inc. found that the proposed changes would reduce
intersection delay by 9°10 between 6:45- 8:30 am and 13% between 3;30-6 pm, Daily,
intersection delay would be reduced by 8%, vehicle stops reduced by 10%, and a 6% savings in
fuel consumption realized.
Support Development
The proposed project will support community development or redevelopment in any of the
commercial and residential areas around the intersection. The southeast quadrant of the
intersection is currently under consideration for re-zoning for a higher density residential use.
Improved intersection operation at TH 55 and Winnetka Ave will benefit any
developmenUredevelopment by reducing delay and improving vehicle mobility while not
compromising accessibility.
Riaht-of-Wav
The majority of the right-of-way needs for this project come from prope�ty that is currently
owned by the City. The City will coordinate obtaining the appropriate permits and contacting
utilities for any and all needed relocations. The City will be working with property owners to
obtain the other right-of-way needs for the project.
Cost Summary
TH 55 at Winnetka Avenue (County Highway 156)
Item Total MnDOT Local
Construction $943,509.50 $650,000.00 $293,509.50
Engineering & Inspection $242,965.11 $52,000.00 $190,965.11
Contingency $88,350.95 $0.00 $88,350.95
Total $1,274,825.56 $702,000.00 $575,825.56
TH 55 and Winnetka Cost Breakdown (2011 Cost Information)
Item Total MnDOT Local
Construction $943,509.50 $650,000.00 $293,509.50
En ineerin and Ins ection $242,965.11 $52,000.00 $190,965.11
Contin enc $88,350.95 - $88,350.95
Total $1,274,825.56 $702,000.00 $572,825.56
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ALUANT PROJ.ND.11-0003
MEMORANDUM
DATE: lune 9,2011
TO: Mark Ray,Gty of Golden Valley
CC: Kevin Schwartz,MnJDOT
FROM: MikeAnderson,PE,PTOE
SUBJEGT: TH 55 and Winnetka Av�enue—Gty Imprwernent Project
As requested,Alliant has completed a preliminary analysis of the TH 55/Winnetka Avenue intersection.
The analysis was conducted at the request of Mn/DOT and the City of Golden Valley to quantify the
estimated intersection operation performa�ce with a proposed City impravement project.The City
improvement project includes the following:
• Construction of a dual left turn lane on both the northbound and southbound approaches.The
southbound exclusive right turn lane will be reassigned to a shared through/right turn lane.
• Converting the existing split phase operation to northbound/southbound protected left turn
operation.
The operation analysis quantified the estimated improvement in total intersection delay(vehicle-hour),
overall intersection delay(seconds/vehicle),vehicle stops and fuel consumption.Table 1 documents the
results of the analysis.Alliant is currently working with Mn/DOT to develop new optirnized timing plans
for TH 55.The proposed optlmlzed timing plans,which are scheduled for implementation in July 2011,
were used to complete the analysis.
The analysis found an estimated 8%reduction in intersection delay,10�6 reduction in vehicle stops and
6%reduction in fuel consumption as a result of the proposed City improvement project.It is suggested
the City and Mn/DOT explore the potential for installation of flashing yellow arrow left turn operation as
part of the project.Protected/permissive or permissive only operation could be considered during ofF
peak periods,which would be expeded to result in further intersection delay reduction.
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Table 1.TH 55 at Winnetka Avenue--MOE Summary
Existing lane Geometrics-Proposed Optlmi�d Signal Timing(Per Hour of Operetion)
Overall Overall Fuel
Volume Gyde Length Hours of Stops
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530-645,830-945 AM OFF 140 2.5 17.0 15.8 1691 78
645-830 AM PEAK 210 175 43.6 36.8 1471 58
945-1130 BAL LOW 11D 1.75 10.0 16.4 1114 45
113(�215 8AL PEAK 13U 2.75 23.0 23.9 1674 71
215-330,60Q700 PM OFF 160 2.25 33.0 28.0 2002 91
330-6D0 PM PEAK 210 2.5 73.5 50.4 2687 71
700-1030 EVENING 110 3.5 9.0 16.5 789 37
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645-830 AM PEAK 210 L75 39.7 33.4 1362 58
945-1130 BAL LOW 11A 1.75 10.0 15.5 1006 43
113a215 BAL PEAK 13p 2.75 23.0 23.8 935 68
215330,606�700 PMOFF 160 2.25 31.0 25.9 2256 90
330-600 PM PEAK 210 2.5 63.7 43.8 2395 69
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SEH TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Jeannine Clancy
Mark Ray
FROM: Graham Johnson,PE
Mike Kotila,PE
DATE: February 7,2011
RE: Harold Avenue Tr�c Study
SEH No.GOLDV-114723
This technical memorandum provides findings and recommendations related to a traffic impact study
performed to evaluate potential land use alternatives for three residential development scenarios in the City of
Golden Valley adjacent to TH 55. The pmposed area being considered for re-zoning is bordered by Winnetka
Avenue to the west,Glenwood Avenue to the east,Harold Avenue to the south and TH 55 on the north side.
The primary access route from the site(s)would use Harold Avenue to Glenwood Avenue on the east or
Winnetka Avenue on the west. The findings of this study will also be useful to inform the design of Harold
Avenue especially at ib intersections with Glenwood and Winnetka Avenues.
Exiating Conditions
Existing turning movement counts along TH 55 were provided by MnDOT from 2006 and supplemented with
new 2010 traf6c counts along Harold Avenue at Winnetka Avenue and Glenwood Avenue. Tra1�'ic along both
Winnetka Avenue and Glenwood Avenue has decreased during the peak hours since 2006 by over 20%.The
decrease is most likely due to the slowed economic conditions in recent years.
The 2006 volumes were not reduced to balance and match the 2010 volumes under the assumprion that when
the economy tiuns around,traffic volumes would most likely increase to levels similar to 2006. Therefore,in
this analysis the TH 55 signals were analyzed with the 2006 volume demand and the Harold Avenue
intersections analyzed with the cunent 2010 volume demand.
Figure 1 shows the traffic operations network with existing AM and PM peak hour volumes. Table 1 shows
the results of the existing operations analysis.
l�ablc I -Gxis[iii�Pcak Ilour Le�cl of Sc�rticc Results
Intersection Level Of Service
AM Peak PM Peak
TH 55 at Winnetka Avenue D E
TH 55 at Rhode Island Avenue B B
TH 55 at Glenwood Avenue B B
Winnetka Avenue at Hazold Avenue* A/B A/B
Glenwood Avenue at Harold Avenue" A/A A/A
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The existing AM peak hour operates very well considering the long coordinated cycle length along TH 55.
The signal at TH 55 and Winnetka Avenue incurs the onty operational problem for the study network. The
short green time for the southbound approach dcesn't allow all of the traffic to clear through the signalized
intersection and is creating long delays. The two stop controlled intersections along Harold Avenue(east
bound at Glenwood Avenue and westbound to Winnetka Avenue)both operate very well with delays
represented by LOS A.
Traffic operations at the TH 55 and Winnetka Avenue intersection degrade with the increased volume demand
for the northbound Winnetka Avenue approach during the PM peak hour. The long cycle length needed for
coordinati.ng TH 55 only allows for short green times for both the northbound and southbound approaches at
Winnetka Avenue. Frequently,iraffic is not able to clear during the provided green time and vehicles will sit
through mulriple cycles on both Winnetka Avenue approaches. The northbound approach spills back into the
Harold Avenue intersection,which at times blocks westbound Harold Avenue traffic from entering Winnetka
Avenue. The blockage occurs when queues in the northbound left turn lane at TH SSoverflow out of the left
turn lane and block the left most northbound through lane.
Trip Generation and Distribntion
The Institute of Transportation Engineer's Trip Generation Manual,8�'Edition,was used to develop trip
estimates for the proposed development scenarios. The Golden Valley Comprehensive Plen was used as a
guide to esrimate the number of units per acre for two development scenarios. Scenario 1 includes the entire
16.6 acres as medium density residenrial(R2)yielding 197 townhome units. Scenarios 2 and 3 considered
developing the site with two difterent densities. The east side of the development is 9.2 acres in area and
would be developed as medium density residential(R 2)with 109 townhome units in both Scenario 2 and 3.
The west side of the development covers 7.4 acres and would be developed as medium high density residential
(R3)yielding 147 aparlment units in Scenario 2 and as Senior Adult Housing(Attached)yielding 364 units in
Scenario 3.
Table 2 summarizes the brip generation estimates for Scenario 1,Scenario 2,and Scenario 3 for daily,AM
pe.ak hour and PM peak hour demands.
Table 2-Trip Generation
Scenario Develo ment Dail AM Peak PM Peak
T e Units Total Enter Eut Total Enter Ezit Total
Scenario 1—R2 all Townhome 197 l 144 l b 70 86 66 37 103
Scenario 2—R2 Townhome 109 634 9 39 48 36 20 56
Scenario 2—R3 A artment 147 978 23 57 80 60 38 98
Scenario 2—R2&R3 Totals 258 1 612 32 96 128 96 58 154
Scenario 3—R2 Townhome 109 634 9 39 48 36 20 56
Scenario 3—R3 Sr.Housin 364 1 267 I 1 11 22 2l l9 40
Scenario 3—R2&Sr.Hs . Totals 473 1 901 20 50 70 57 39 96
Scenario 3 has the highest total number of residential units and the highest daily total trips. However,due to
the trip generating characteristics of a senior housing development,the AM and PM peak hour trips are
relatively low compared to the number of units. The AM and PM peak hour demands for Scenario 3 are very
similar to or less than magnitudes in Scenario 1 and 2,therefore Scenario 3 would have lower level of impact
and was not further evaluated in the intersecrion analysis.
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previous analysis of the development site by SEH(file report dated November 21,2000). Trips were
distributed as follows: 25%to the west on TH 55; 30%to the east on TH 55; 10%to the north on Winnetka
Avenue; 12%to the south on Winnetica Avenue; 15%to the south on Glenwood Avenue and 8%onto
Ridgeway Road.
Figures 2 and 3 show the build scenario trat�"ic AM and PM peak hour volumes for Scenario 1 and Scenario 2,
respectively.
Bnild Condihons
The overall traffic demands to and from each development scenario is relatively small,ranging from 86
vehicles for Scenario 1 in the morning peak hour up to 154 vehicles in the PM peak for Scenario 2. However,
the addition of these relatively low volumes of new trips through the TH 55 and Winnetka Avenue intersection
does measurably impact the quality of the traffic signal operation at that intersection. Under exisring PM peak
conditions the northbound approach from Winnetka Avenue to TH 55 typically is not able to clear all yueued
vehicles within one signal cycle. The added volume from the development,however small,compounds the
problem by increasing the number of vehicles not able to clear through the intersection and occupying more
storage lane length during the red intervals.
In a11 scenarios,the traffic traveling to the site during the peak periods has little impact to any of the
intersecrion operarions due to existing available capacity for those movements.
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Due to the problems experienced with the TH 55 intersections,the operations analysis was conducted in two
separate analysis phases. The fust analysis used the Highway Capacity Manual(HCM)procedures for
unsignalized intersecrions to determine what problems may occur at the Harold Avenue intersections without
the influence of problems experienced at the adjacent TH 55 intersection. The second phase of analysis
examined the network as a whole to better understand the operation issues that adjacent intersections will have
with one another when development traffic is added.
Using the HCM procedures,the intersections of Harold Avenue at Winnetka Avenue and at Glenwood Avenue
will have acceptable levels of delay during both the AM and PM peak hours for the existing scenario as well as
the two build Scenarios. All intersection approaches will operate at a LOS C or better for all scenarios. Table
3 summarizes the results of the HCM analysis. Results indicate that stop sign contiol of westbound Harold
Avenue at Winnetka Avenue and stop control on eastbound Harold Avenue at Glenwood Avenue will each
provide adequate opportunity far right turns and left turns to and from Hazold Avenue.
Tablc 3 Highw�a�� Capacit�� 19anual Anah�sis
Intersection* Scenario �vel Of Service
AM Peak PM Peak
Winnetica Avenue at Harold Avenue Existin A/C A/C
Glenwood Avenue at Harold Avenue Exisrin A/B A/B
Winnetka Avenue at Harold Avenue Scenario 1 A/C A/C
Glenwood Avenue at Harold Avenue Scenario 1 A/B A/B
Winnetka Avenue at Harold Avenue Scenario 2 A/C A/C
Glenwood Avenue at Harold Avenue Scenario 2 A/B A/B
•Indicaus an unaignatiud'mtersecdon with sido-atreet stop control. 'ILe ovet�ll LOS is followed by the worst approach LOS.
Analyzing the network as a whole,the development traffic does not have a significant impact on traffic
operations at the surrounding intersections,with the exception of TH 55 at Winnetka Avettue. Recall that 65
percent of the total traffic from the development will use the TH 55 inte�sections;25 percent west on TH 55,
10 percent north on Winnetka Avenue and 30 percent east on TH 55. The remaining 35%will travel south
along Winnetka Avenue,Ridgeway Drive,and Glenwood Avenue.
Table 4 summarizes intetsection delay and LOS for all five intersections for each scenario.
Table 4 �ehsork"l�raffic Operation Mal��sis
Winnetka Gleriwood
Avenue Avenue at W nnetka TM 55 at Rhode at GI nwood
at Harold at Harold Avenue Island Avenue Avenue
Avenue Avenue
Scenario Peak Delay LOS Delay LOS Delay LOS Dela LOS Dela LOS
Existing AM 2.8 A 1.5 A 46.0 D 17.2 B 10.9 B
Condibons pM 2.9 A 1.5 A 62.3 E 18.0 B 18.7 B
Existing Plus AM 2.8 A 1.7 A 48.1 D 17.6 B 11.5 B
Scenario 1 pM 4.0 A 1.6 A 60.8 E 17.8 B 20.3 C
Existing Plus AM 2.9 A 1.9 A 51.0 D 18.3 B 12.4 B
Scenario 2 PM 4.4 A 2.0 A 63.4 E 17.8 B 20.4 C
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The AM peak period would experience little change from the existing conditions with all intersections
operaring at a LOS D or better with no storage or blocking problems at any of the study intersecrions. During
the PM peak,four of the five study intersection operates at a LOS C or better. The TH 55 and Winnetka
Avenue intersection operates at a LOS E with the northbound queue spilling back into the Harold Avenue
intersection. This spillback can block Harold Avenue vehicles desiring to access Winnetka Avenue
(northbound Winnetka Avenue vehicles block the intersection)and,westbound right tuming vehicles from
Harold Avenue are not able to turn thereby blocking westbound through or left tuming vehicles on Harold
Avenue that artived behind them. The spill back length for build condirions is slightly longer than the existing
conditions. Table 5 shows the change of this yueue spillback for each scenario.
1�able 5 Ilarold Avenue at�Yinnetka .���e�iue-Impacted Approaehes
Harold Avenue Winnetka Avenue Winnetka Avenue
at Winnetka Avenue at Harold Avenue at TH 55
Westbound App. Northbound App. Northbound App.
Scenario Peak ��ay LOS QUeUB Delay LOS Queue Delay LOS pueue
Existing AM 6.4 A 45 0.9 A 0 82.3 � 180
Conditions PM 11.2 B 62 2.8 A 138.8 514
Existing Plus AM 6.4 A 68 0.8 A 0 79.8 E ' 166
Scenario 1 PM 12.7 B 69 4.1 A 139.6 534
Existing Plus AM 7.2 A 77 0.7 A 0 79.3 E 181
Scenario 2 PM 13.6 B 86 4.5 A 140.1 � 502
The Harold Avenue westbound approach to Winnetka shows very good operations in the AM peak and a slight
increase in delay during the PM peak with the increased traffic from Scenarios 1 and Z. The maximum queue
for the westbound approach is less than 100 feet,which is equal to about 4 vehicles. The northbound
Winnetka appmach to Harold is not stop controlled,so any queue at this intersection is directly related to the
delays at the TH 55 intersection.
In all three analysis scenarios there is a northbound queue at the Harold Avenue intersecrion in the PM peak
hour. The maximum northbound queue extends about 6 vehicles sfluth of Harold Avenue in the existing
conditions. Scenario lincreases the queue to an estimated 7 vehicles,while in Scenario 2,the highest peak
hour volume scenario,the queue is increased to an estimated 10 vehicles. From these results we can surmise
that northbound queues from Scenario 3 would extend 6-7 vehicles south of Harold Avenue similar to the
existing condirions and/or Scenario 1.
Rhode Island Avenae Access
A mirigation concept considered,if severe problems were anticipated on Winnetka Avenue,would be to allow
access from the new development site to TH 55 at the existing Rhode Island Avenue intersecfion.The existing
intersection cuirently serves treffic movements to and from the north only on Rhode Island Avenue. The
intent of the Rhode Island access to and from the south of 1'H 55 would be to alleviate any iraffic problems at
Winnetka Avenue intersection caused by the new development trips.
Providing full access at the Rhode Island Avenue at TH 55 would require the iraffic signal to operate under
split phased control similar to the current operation at Winnetka(the northbound and southbound Rhode Island
approaches w•ould be served independently by the traffic signal). This is due to the existing lane configurarion
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of southbound Rhode Island Avenue which currendy has two left turn lanes and a right turn lane. The new
northbound configuration would consist of a through-left lane and a separate right turn lane.
Rhode Island Avenue north of TH 55 connects TH 55 to Golden Valley Road north af our study area. In view
of the fact that Rhode Island Avenue isn't a continuous north/south route,it would not draw any existing
demand from Winnetka Avenue and would only serve the new development xrea and some existing local trips
along Harold Avenue. Because the low number of vehicles anticipated to use the northbound approach from
Rhoda Island to TH 55,this change in the roadway network would not substantially alleviate the issue at the
TH 55 and Winnetka Avenue intersection.It dces however increase the overall intersecrion delay at the TH 55
and Rhode Island Avenue intersection.
Table 6 sw�marizes the intersection delay and LOS for all five intersections under the two build scenarios.
Table 6 Rhode Island Avenue Full Access Anah�sis
Harold Harold Winnetka Rhode Isiand Glenwood
Avenue Avenue at Avenue Avenue Avenue
at Winnetka Glernvood at TH 55 At TH 55 At TH 55
Avenue Avenue
Scenario Peak Delay LOS Dela LOS Dela LOS Dela LOS Dela LOS
Existing AM 2.8 A 1.5 A 46.0 D 17.2 B 10.9 B
Conditions pp� 2,g A 1.5 A 62.3 i E 18.0 B 18J B
Existing Plus AM 2.9 A 1.5 A 44.4 D 22.1 C 11.1 B
Scenario 1 pM 4.4 A 1.6 A 63.0 E 21.2 C 21.2 C
Existing Plus AM 2.9 A 1.7 A 44.8 D 23.3 C 11.5 B
Scenario 2 pM 3.7 A 1.7 A 64.8 21.5 C 22.5 C
The new northbound approach into the TH 55 coordinated signal system network has the potential to affect a
large portion of the vehicle demand on TH 55 throughout the day. The new northbound approach would serve
a relatively small demand from the development area and may not have a constant flow of vehicles airiving at
the traffic signal.Therefore the northbound signal phase would not be served each cycle. When the
northbound signal phase is skipped,the time would be provided to signal phases serving T'H 55. When the
northbound signal phase is ruau�►ing,a11 of the traffic along TH 55 and southbound on Rhode Island Avenue
would incur the added delay. The northbound approach at Rhode Island would operate with delays
representing LOS E,with the left and through movements at a LOS F. This delay is incuired due to the long
cycle length along TH 55.
The TH SS at Rhode Island Avenue intersection serves over 3700 vehicles in the AM peak hour and over 4200
vehicles in the PM peak hour. Increasing the intersection delay in the AM peak by roughly 5 seconds per
vehicle would mean that a113,700 vehicles would incur that added delay,equating ta over 300 hours of added
delay. The PM peak hour intersection delay increase is roughly 3 seconds per vehicle,which equates to over
200 hours of added delay.
In summary,providing access to TH 55 from the south at Rhode Island Avenue would be a route of
convenience for trips in the immediate area.However,the added convenience for a relatively small number of
users would come at a great cumularive cost to other users along TH 55 and would not substantially improve
condirions for existing or future nsers along Winnetka Avenue. For these reasons,this option does not warrant
further consideration.
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Signal Timings
The largest single issue for local traffic in the network is inadequate green time to clear all vehicles on the
northbound approach along Winnetka Avenue to TH 55. Major capacity improvements,such as adding lanes
through the intersection,would shorten queues and improve operations;however they come at a very high
capital cost for reconstruction. A relatively low cost potential solution would be to"re-program"the traffic
signals on TH 55 and adjacent crossroads which could result in lower delays for all drivers including those on
Winnetka Avenue.
MnDOT is currently preparing to implement a project to"re-time"the TH 55 conidor between Minneapolis
and west of Plymouth in 2011. During this project,MnDOT plans to include"cross-coordination"of signals
on crossing arterials such as Winnetka Avenue with the T'H 55 coordination plan. The re-timing would be
done to serve existing traffic demands(we previously noted that current traffic demands are lower than had
been recorded in 2006 for TH 55,the current signal timings were developed to serve the higher 2006
demands).Ro-riming has the potential to improve operations along Winnetka and TH 55 and reduce the
overall delay at the intersection if the cycle length can be shortened. With a decrease in overall delay at the
intersection,the average user would see a slight unprovement traveling through the intersection. The change
may not appear as an increase in green time each cycle for Winnetka Avenue,but potentially would be an
increase in the number of signal cycles provided per hour resulting in more effective allocation of usable time
for Winnetka Avenue.
Operation of a coordinated series of signal systems like TH 55 requires that the mainline corridor be given
priority so that the higher volume of longer trips can be cleared through the corridor. TH 55 tra�c demands
account for about 75%of the traffic at the Winnetka Avenue intersection and therefore would still demand the
majority of the green time. The retiming of the signals should provide a measurable improvement for drivers
when considered in aggregate that may not be immediately apparent to drivers on Winnetka on any given trip.
Recommendatlons
Development Scenarios 1 and 3 had the least impact to the existing operarional problems in the network.
However,any of the three proposed development options could be considered as they each add an
incrementally minor impact to the existing roadway network. The quality of access to the highway system for
tenants in a new development should be a consideration as land use choices are ultimately made.
A separate right turn lane should be added on westbound Harold Avenue to store right turning vehicles.This
would allow westbound left turning vehicles to access the intersection without being blocked by those waiting
to go to the north. The eastbound approach from Harold Avenue to Glenwood Avenue dces not require any
improvements as there are no blocking or queuing problems anticipated at that intersection.
Providing direct access betw�n TH 53 and Rhode Island Avenue to the south is not warranted. The access
would be a convenience for a small number of users but it would not subatantially relieve current operational
issues that are experienced on Winnetka Avenue and it would add significant cumulative delay for users on
TH 55.
MnDOT has plans to re-time the entire TH 55 signalized comdor between Minneapolis and west of Plymouth
in 2011 to better serve current traffic demands.This effort will include consideration of cross-coordinarion of
the signalized crossing azterials including Winnetka Avenue.The City should work with MnDOT to explore
opportunities for improved operations at the Winnetka Avenue intersection with a reduced coordinated cycle
length and/or more green time allocated for Winnetka Avenue.
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SEH TECHNICAL MEM�IRANDUM
TO: Jeannine Clancy
Mark Ray
FROM: Graham Johnson,PE
Mike Kotila,PE
DATE: March 1,2011
RE: Harold Avenue Traffic Study Land Use Scenario 3
SEH No.GOLDV-114723
This technica.l memorandum provides findings and recommendations related to a traffic impact study
performed to evaluate a potential land use alternarive for residential development in the City of Golden Valley
adjacent to TH 55. The proposed area is bordered by Winnetka Avenue to the west,Glenwood Avenue to the
east,Harold Avenue to the south and TH 55 on the north side.The primary access route from the site(s)would
use Harold Avenue to Glenwood Avenue on the east or Winnetka Avenue on the west.
The findings of this analysis will also be useful to inform the design of Harold Avenue at Winnetka Avenue
and potential improvements to better serve exisring and future demands a#the intersection of Winnetka
Avenue and TH 55.
Existing Conditions
The existin�conditions are documented in the"Harold Avenue Tr�c Study Technical Memorandum"dated
February 7 ,2011.
Trip Generation and Distribntion
The Institute of Transportation Engineer's Trip Generation Manual,8�`Edition,was used to develop trip
estimates for the proposed development scenarios. The 16.6 acres site will be divided into two separate
residential developrnent areas. The east side of the development is 9.2 acres in area and would be developed
as medium density residential(R 2)with 109 townhome units. The west side of the development covers 7.4
acres and would be developed as Senior Adult Housing(Attached)yielding 364 units.
Table 1 summarizes the trip generation estimates for daily,AM peak hour and PM peak hour demands.
'Table l -Trip Generation
Scenario 3 Develo ment Dail AM Peak PM Peak
UniLr Total Enter Egit Total Enter Exit Total
R2 Townhome 109 634 9 39 48 36 20 56
R3 Sr.Iious' 364 1 67 11 11 22 21 I9 40
Preferred Devela ment Totals 473 1 901 20 SO 70 57 39 96
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Development generated traffic for each scenario was distributed to the adjacent street network based on
previous anaiysis of the development site by SEH(file report dated November 21,2000}. Trips were
distributed as follows:25%to the west on TH 55;30%to the east on 1'H 55; 10%to the north on Winnetka
Avenue; 12%to the south on Winnetka Avenue; 15%to the south on Glenwood Avenue and 8°10 onto
Ridgeway Road.
Build Conditions
The previous build anaiysis documented in the"Harold Avenue Tr�c Study Technical Memorandum"dated
February 7°i,2011 showed that the development Scenarios 1 and 2 would add peak hour demands to the
existing TH 55JWinnetka intersection,compounding delays. Scenario 3 was identified to have higher overall
density but lower peak haur trip generation. Therefore this analysis evaluates improvements to the TH 55 at
Winnetka Avenue intersection to better serve existing traffic at the intersection and new development trips.
Due to the long coordinated cycle length along the TH 55 corridor, 180 second cycle in both peak hours,
Winnetka Avenue is served by only a small portion of the green time. In the morning peak hours,both
Winnetka Avenue approaches get a total of 54 seconds out of the 180 second cycle,the afternoon peak hours
only increases to 55 seconds of the total. For this analysis,regardless of phasing changes at the signal,the
overall time allotted to Winnetka Avenue was not changed in order to stay within the existing coordinated
system.
This study analyzed four poiential improvement options to the intersection in order to improve traffic
operarians. All improvement options build upon the previous option,such that Oprion 2 includes
improvements from Option 1. The improvement options are as follows:
Option 1—Add westbound right turn lane at Harold/Winnetka intersecrion,extend existing northbound
Winnetica Avenue through-right lane at T'H 55 down to Harold Avenue intersection(Figure 1).
Option 2—Option l plus restripe northbound Winnetka Avenue approach to TH SS to include a left turn lane,
a left-through shared lane,and a ihrough-right shared lane(Figure 2).
Option 3—Option 1 plus adding an additional separate left turn lane so the northbound Winnetka Avenue
approach to TH 55 would include exclusive dual left turn lanes,a though and a through-right shared lane. This
can be accomplished by restriping the southbound Winnetka approach with exclusive dua11e8 turn lanes and a
single through lane(Figure 3). This options changes the phasing at the intersection so that the northbound and
southbound left turns can run concuirently.
Option 4—Option 3 plus widening Winnetka Avenue to the west to include two southbound through lanes.
The second southbound through lane could end as a right turn lane at Brookview Parkway or extend past
Brookview Parkway/Harold Avenue and become a lane drop(Figure 4). This oprions changes the phasing at
the intersection so that the northbound and southbound left turns can run concurrently as in Oprion 3.
All four options,including an existing conditions scenario were modeled using Synchro/SimTraffic. Under
existing conditions the AM peak has LOS F inainly due to the long cycle length,while the PM pealc does not
provide enough green time to clear a11 traffic queued at the signal. In the PM peak hour,the northbound queue
extends beyond the Harold Avenue intersection by one to two caz lengths.
The results of the operational analysis aze summarized in Table 2.
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March 1,2011
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'I`able 2 7'H 55 at V1'innetka A��enue lntersectioi► Operations
Northbound Southbound Eastbound Westbound �ntersection
Approach Approach Approach Approach
Scenario Peak Dela LOS Dela LOS Dela LOS Dela LOS Dela LOS
AM 80.9 P 106.7 F 40.8 D 18.6 B 49.1 D
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PM 132.5 F 132.3 F 48.2 D 29.4 C 62.5 E
Option 1 AM 81.1 F 106.7 F 41.0 D 18.4 B 49.1 D
PM 125.0 F 128.1 F 48.3 D 29.4 C 61.2 E
AM 85.2 F 104.4 F 38.6 D 18.4 B 47.8 D
Option 2
PM 156.0 F 141.9 F 47.6 D 28.2 C 66.1 E
AM 67.3 E 268.5 F 40.4 D 18.8 B 76.8 E
Option 3
PM 137.1 F 72.0 E 46.$ D 27.4 C 55.0 E
AM 73.5 E 78.1 E 38.2 D 18.1 B 42.0 D
Option 4
PM 114.8 F 69.4 E 46.1 D 27.1 C 51.3 D
Oprion 1,with no signal operation changes,provides a slight improvement for the intersection operations.
This is partly due to more storage for the northbound queue which aids in the efficiency of the approach to use
its allotied grcen time. The northbound queue does not extend into the Harold Avenue intersecfion.
Option 2,with no signal operarion changes,degrades the northbound approach operarions since the left turning
traffic uses the shared left-through lane and removes existing storage for through vehicles. The shifting of
h�affic causes fewer vehicles to clear the signal in one green phase. The queue extends beyond Harold Avenue
slightly more than the existing conditions.
Option 3,with concutrent left turn phasing,provides better operations during the PM peak hour. However
during the AM peak,ttie single southbound through lane cannot serve the demand and the delay for the
approach is almost 4'/minutes. The queue extends over 11Q0 feet north of TH 55.
Option 4,with concurrent left turn phasing,provides the best operations of all the scenarios. With plenty of
capacity the PM peak average intersection delay is reduced by over 10 seconds per vehicle. The northbound
approach still operates at a LOS F due to the long cycle length and the protected left lurn phasing. Queue
lengths on the northbound and southbound approaches are shortened as to no longer unpact the adjacent
intersections of Harold Avenue or Golden Valley Road.
The intersection of Harold Avenue and Winnetka Avenue will operate well under all options above.The
westbound approach will have a maximum queue length of only 50 feet for all options and both peak hours.
Findings
Option 1 is the most cost effective solution to serve new development demands without degrading the
preexisting conditions. Option 4 improves most of the exisring operational deficiencies at the TH 55/Winnetka
Avenue intersection;however it comes with the highest cost to construc� Options 2 and 3 don't provide a net
benefit and should not be considered.
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Resolution 12-54 July 17, 2012
Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTIQN AUTHORIZING A MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MUNICIPAL AGREEMENT PROGRAM SUBMITTAL FOR INTERSECTION
IMPROVEMENTS AT WINNETKA AVENUE AND TRUNK HIGHWAY 55
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation has allocated funding for
cooperative agreement projects that mutually benefit operations on both trunk highways
and local streets; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation has identified existing
operational issues at the intersection of Winnetka Avenue and Trunk Highway 55 that
negatively impact the entire Trunk Highway 55 Corridor through Golden Valley; and
WHEREAS, Hennepin County has identified traffic congestion and delay along
Winnetka Avenue, north of Trunk Highway 55, as a result of the exiting geometric
configuration of the intersection of Trunk Highway 55 and Winnetka Avenue/CSAH 156;
and
WHEREAS, Golden Valley has identified traffic congestion and delay along
Winnetka Avenue, south of Trunk Highway 55, as a result of the existing geometric
configuration of the intersection of Trunk Highway 55 and Winnetka Avenue/CSAH 156;
and
WHEREAS, the City is committed to providing the funding above and beyond those
provided as part af the Municipal Agreement Program.
NQW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council for the City of Golden
Valley to request funding through the Municipal Agreement Program from the Minnesota
Department of Transportation for the proposed 2012 improvement of the intersection of
Trunk Highway 55 and Winnetka Avenue/CSAH 156 and to commit to providing the local
share of funding for the project if awarded a grant.
Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
Susan M. Virnig, City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
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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Executive Summary For Action
Golden Valley City Council Mee#ing
July 17, 2012
Agenda Item
3. G. Authorization to Sign Renewal Agreement with Stephen Tokle Inspections, Inc. for Electrical
Inspection Services
Prepared By
Mark Kuhnly, Chief of Fire and Inspections
Summary
The City has a consulting service agreement with Stephen Tokle Inspections, Inc., to provide
electrical inspection services. The service agreement is an annual agreement and requires Council
approval. The service agreement between the City and Stephen Tokle Inspections, Inc. was
entered into on July 21, 2011. The text of the agreement is unchanged.
Attachment
• Consulting Services Agreement with Stephen Tokle Inspections, Inc. (2 pagesj
Recommended Action
Motion to authorize the Mayor and City Manager sign the consulting services agreement with
Stephen Tokle Inspections, Inc. for electrical inspections.
CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY
CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT
This is an Agreement entered into the day of July, 2012 by and between the City of
Golden Valley, Minnesota (the "City"), and Stephen Tokle Inspections Inc., a corporation
organized and existing under the laws of the state of Minnesota ("Consultant").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the City desires to hire the Consultant to render certain technical and
professional assistance to the City, including electrical inspection services based on the
Minnesota State Building Code, and the Minnesota Electrical Act.
NQW THEREFORE, the parties to this Agreement mutually agree as follows:
1. Scope of Service. The Consultant shall perform all the necessary professional
services provided under this Agreement as follows:
a. Prpvide all required on-site inspection services in relation to each permit
submitted to the City.
b. Retain all pertinent records and copies af permits and correspondence
related to each permit and make them available to the City upon request.
2. Term. This Agreement shall be effective upon the approval date of the City
Council and will continue until that date which is one year after the effective date. This
Agreement will renew autamatically unless one of the parties provides at least forty-five (45)
days' written notice of termination to the other party prior to the end of the term. Either party
may terminate this Agreement at any time for any reason upon forty-five (45) days' written
notice delivered to the other party.
3. Compensation. Subject to applicable local law and any limitations in Minnesota
Statutes Section 326B.37, the fees payable for the services provided by the Consultant shall be
seventy-five percent (75%) of the permit fees shown in Exhibit A— "Electrical Permit Fees"
(attached), which shall be paid on a monthly basis and due within thirty (3Q) days of the close of
any such permit and final inspection. The fees set forth in Exhibit A will be reviewed and
approved annually by the City Council, and may be changed by mutual agreement of the parties
upon passage of an ordinance by the City Council.
4. Insurance. The Consultant shall secure and maintain the following minimum
insurance:
a. Worker's compensation insurance as required by Minnesota law;
b. Electrical inspectors errors and omissions insurance; and
c. General liability insurance policies with minimum limits of$1,000,000 per
occurrence for each negligent act, error or omission, and $2,000,000
minimum in the aggregate.
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The Consultant shall deposit with the City a certificate evidencing that the abave
insurance is primary and non-contributory. Upon request by the City, the Consultant will provide
a copy of the final insurance policies and/or copies of any endorsements under the policies.
This Agreement was adopted by the City Council for Golden Valley, Minnesata on this
17th day of July, 2012.
Attest:
City of Golden Valley
Shepard M. Harris, Mayvr
Thomas D. Burt, City Manager
This Agreement was accepted by on the day of
, 2012.
Stephen Tokle Inspections, Inc.
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Executive Summary For Action
Golden Valley Council Meeting
July �7, 2012
Agenda Item
3. H. Approving Appaintment of Election Judges for Primary Election
Prepared By
Sue Virnig, Finance Director
Summary
As required in State Statute 204B.21, Council needs to approve the appointment of the Electian
Judges for the upcoming Primary Election. Attached is a list of judges that will be working on
Primary Election Day.
Attachments
� Resolution Approving the Appointment of Election Judges for the Primary to be held on
August 14, 2012 (3 pages)
Recommended Action
Mation to adopt the Resolution Approving the Appointment of Election Judges for the State
Primary Election to be held on August 14, 2012.
Resolution 12-55 July 17, 2012
Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION JUDGES
FOR THE PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 14, 2012
WHEREAS, Minnesota Election Law 204B.21 requires that persons serving as
election judges be appointed by the Council at least 25 days before the election.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Galden Valley City Council that the
individuals named on Exhibit A, and on file in the affice of the City Clerk be appainted as
the City of Golden Valley Election Judges for the August 14, 2012 Primary Election; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is with this, authorized to make any
substitutions or additions as deemed neeessary.
Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
Susan M. Virnig, City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and his signature attested by the City Clerk.
Resolution 12-55 - Continued July 17, 2012
Exhibit A
Mary Anderson
Tracy Anderson
Kirk Ballard
Roger Bergman
Eleanor Blatt
Robert Brevig
Kathleen Burke-Scheffler
Dennis Carlson
Ann Cole
Jack Gole
Nancy Cooper
Carol Correa
Reuben Correa
Rusty Gowan
Arlene Dietz
Robert Drysdale
Lloyd Fortman
Cynthia Hasselbusch
Suzanne Herberg
Constance Hietala
Betty Hill
Mary Hill
Janice Johnsan
Maria Johnson
Shirley Jones
Gwen Jorgens
Elizabeth Kamman
Dwayne King
Elizabeth Kisling
Barbara Krenn
Pat Magnuson
Stephen Merriman
Pat Moore
Kay Myers
Sally Netzinger
Janet Olfe
Karen Orn
Bruce Osvold
Dianne Osvold
Jane Pagenkopf
Lois Palmquist
Peter Palmquist
Linda Romeo
Joseph Romeo
Marie Rossman
Gerald Savage
Marcie Schlaeger
Jacquelyn Smith
Marjorie Stresemann
Nancy Strobel
Resolution 12-55 - Continued July 17, 2012
Delphine Sunderland
Phillip Tenenbaum
Sylvia Thompson
Marie Tiffin
Patricia Tomko
Mary Van Hook
Ruby Van Horn
Betty Vaughn
Helen Vodovoz
Inez Weist
Jackie Wells
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Golden Valley City Council Meeting
July 17, 2012
Agenda Item
3. I. Board/Commission Reappointments
Prepared By
Shep Harris, Mayor
Summary
Each year staff contacts board and/or commission members whose term is expiring to find out if
they are interested in being reappointed. Listed below are those who would like to be
reappointed.
Recommended Action
Motion to make the fallowing reappointments:
Board of Zoning Appeals
Jason Boudreau-Landis 1 year term term expires- May 1, 2013
Nancy Nelson 1 year term term expires- May 1, 2013
George Maxwell 1 year term term expires- May 1, 2013
Luke Weisberg 1 year term - alternate term expires- May 1, 2013
Civil Service Commission
Ben Peterson 3 year term term expires- May 1, 2015
Environmenta!Commission
Rich Baker 3 year term term expires - May 1, 2015
Dawn Hill 3 year term term expires- May 1, 2015
Human Services Fund
Connie Sandler 3 year term term expires- May 1, 2015
Open Space and Recreation Commission
Bob Mattison 3 year term term expires- May 1, 2015
Jerry Sandler 3 year term term expires- May 1, 2015
Daniel Steinberg 3 year term term expires- May 1, 2015
Planning Commission
Dean McCarty 3 year term term expires - May 1, 2015
Cathy Waldhauser 3 year term term expires - May 1, 2015
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Executive Summary For Action
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
July 17, 2012
Agenda Item
3. J. Second Consideration - Ordinance #485 -Amending Section 6.45, Regarding Pawn
Broker/Precious Metal Dealers Daily Reports to Police
Prepared By
Nathan Gove, Commander
Summary
Many cities are now requiring pawn brokers and precious metal dealers to report individual
transactions to the local police department electronically. Electronic entry of transactions allows
law enforcement to easily track sales and purchases and also to search the database for specific
items. An electronic database would aid investigations into crimes invalving stolen property and
would also allow law enforcement to monitor the activities of known criminals. In addition,
electronic entry reduces staff time involved in compiling and scanning transaction receipts.
The City Council adopted the ordinance on its first consideration on July 3, 2012. If the Council
adopts the ordinance on its second consideration, it will be effective on January 1, 2013.
Attachments
• Ordinance#485, Amending Section 6.45, Regarding Pawn Broker/Precious Metal Dealers
Daily Reports to Police (1 page)
Recommended Action
Motion ta adopt on Second Consideration, Ordinance #485, Amending Section 6.45, Regarding
Pawn Broker/Precious Metal Dealers Daily Reports to Police.
ORDINANCE NO. 485, 2ND SERIES
AN QRDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amending Section 6.45, Regarding Pawn Broker/Precious Metal Dealers
Daily Reports to Police
The City Council for the City of Golden Valley hereby ordains:
Section 1. City Code Section 6.45, Subdivision 12(D) is hereby amended by deleting
the existing language and replacing in its entirety with the following language:
Daily Reports to Police. No later than 10 pm each business day, the licensee
must submit the information required under Subdivision 12(A) for each
reportable transaction occurring on that business day that is required by
Subdivision 12(C). The infarmation must be transferred by electronic means
from the licensee's computer to an automated record system specified by the
police department. If the electronic system has technical difficulties, the licensee
shall have until twelve o'clock noon, the next following business day to provide
the required information in writing or on computer disc to the police department,
in addition the licensee shall correct the problems within the system within one
(1) business day after the failure, and shall re-submit all transactions by
electronic means when the problem is corrected.
Section 2. City Code Chapter 1 entitled "General Provisions and Definitions
Applicable to the Entire City Code Including Penalty for Violatian" and Section 6.99 entitled
"Violation A Misdemeanor or Petty Misdemeanor" are hereby adopted in their entirety, by
reference, as though repeated verbatim herein.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall take effect on January 1, 2013.
Adopted by the City Council this 17th day of July, 2012.
/s/Shepard M. Harris
Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Susan M. Virnig, City Clerk
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Executive Summary For Action
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
July 17, 2012
Agenda Item
3. K. Call for Public Hearing - Covenant Retirement Communities Bonds -8/8/12
Prepared 6y
Sue Virnig, Finance Directar
Summary
Covenant Retirement Communities d/b/a Colonial Acres, 5800 St. Croix Avenue, has contacted
the City to ask us to hold a public hearing for them to refinance their bonds that were issued in
1999. The City is required to hold a hearing to follow Section 147 (f) of the Internal Revenue Code
of 1986 as amended. This does not constitute a general obligation or indebtedness of the City. A
Resolution will be considered following a public hearing.
Attachments
• Notice of Public Hearing- Covenant Retirement Communities, Inc. - Issuance of Bonds
(2 pages)
Recommended Action
Motion to call for a public hearing for consideration of the issuance of bonds for Covenant
Ret�rement Communities d/b/a Colonial Acres on August 8, 2012 at 7 pm.
NOTICE pF PUBLIC HEARING
COVENANT RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES, INC.
ISSUANGE OF BONDS
A public hearing will be held on Wednesday, the 8th day of August, 2012, in the City
Council Chambers, Golden Valley City Hall, 7800 Golden Valley Road, in the City of Golden
Valley, Minnesota (the "City"), at 7:00 p.m., or soon thereafter, on behalf of the City, on the
proposal for the Colorado Health Facilities Authority ("COHFA") to issue bonds in an aggregate
principal amount not to exceed $190,000,000 (the "Bonds"). The proceeds of the Bonds will be
loaned to Covenant Retirement Communities, Inc., an Illinois not for profit corporation (the
"Corporation") or certain affiliated corporations. The Bonds will be issued in one or mare series
pursuant to the Colorado Health Facilities Authority Act, Colorado Revised Statutes 25-25-01,
et seq., as amended, as part of a plan of finance to provide the Corporation and its affiliates
with moneys for refunding of existing bonds and projects located in the States of Illinois and
Colorado, and in the City of Golden Valley, Minnesota. Public approval by the State of
Colorado has been or will be obtained following a public notice and public hearing in the State
of Colorado regarding the Bonds and the prajects financed or refinanced in the State of
Colorado. Public approval by the State of Illinois has been or will be abtained following a public
notice and public hearing in the State of Illinois regarding the Bonds and the projects financed
or refinanced in the State of Illinois.
Up to $45,0OO,OQQ of the proceeds of the Bonds will be used in the City, together with
certain other moneys, to (i) current refund the outstanding principal amount of the City of
Golden Valley, Minnesota Revenue Bonds, Series 1999A (Covenant Retirement Communities,
Inc.) (the "Series 1999A Bonds"), (ii) pay or reimburse the Carporation for the payment of the
costs of acquiring, constructing, remodeling, renovating and equipping long-term care facilities,
including without limitation, the acquisition, construction, remodeling, renovation and equipping
of a skilled nursing facility on the campus of Colonial Acres Home, Inc. ("Colonial Acres°), (iii)
fund a debt service reserve fund if deemed necessary or advisable by the Corporation ar the
Authority; and (iv) pay certain expenses incurred in connection with the issuance of the Bonds
and the refunding of the Series 1999A Bonds.
The proceeds of the Series 1999A Bonds were used to (i) renovate and equip the
skilled nursing facility owned by Colonial Acres, and to construct and equip a new residential
building for Colonial Acres in Golden Valley, Minnesota (the "Project"), (ii) establish a debt
service reserve fund for the benefit of the holders af the Series 1999A Bonds, (iii) pay interest
during the construction of the Project and for six months thereafter, and (iv) pay certain
expenses incurred in connection with the issuance of the Series 1999A Bonds. All of the
improvements refinanced by the proceeds of the Bonds in the City are owned and operated by
Colonial Acres, and are located at the campus of Colonial Acres, whose main address is 5800
St. Croix Avenue in Golden Valley, Minnesota 55422.
The Bonds when issued will be a limited obligation of COHFA and will not constitute a
general obligatian or indebtedness of the City, the States of Colorado or Illinois, or any political
subdivision thereof, including COHFA, nor will the Bonds constitute an indebtedness for which
the faith and credit and taxing powers of the City, the States of Colorado or Illinois, or any
political subdivision thereof, including COHFA, is pledged to the payment of the principal,
premium or interest with respect to the Bonds.
The public hearing is required by Section 147(fl of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986,
as amended. Written comments may be submitted to Susan M. Virnig, City Clerk of the City at
her office located at 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota 55427 (763/593-
8010) until August 8, 2012.
All interested persons may appear in person or by counsel and be heard. If you
require auxiliary aids or services to participate or communicate in this meeting, please
contact Judy Nally at 763-593-3991 (TTY: 763-593-3968) 48 hours before the meeting time
to make a request. Examples of auxiliary aids or services may include sign language
interpreter, assistive listening device, accessible meeting location, etc.
NOTICE DATED: July 19, 2012
By /s/Susan M. Virnig
City Clerk, City af Golden Valley, Minnesota
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Executive Summary For Action
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
July 17, 2012
Agenda Item
4. A. Public Hearing- Conditional Use Permit#131 - 8806-8808 7th Avenue North -Justin Smith,
Disturbia in Suburbia, Applicant
Prepared By
Joe Hogeboom, City Planner
Summary
Justin Smith, president of Disturbia in Suburbia, is requesting to have this item tabled. Mr. Smith
would like additional time to work with City staff in completing a Building and Fire Code analysis.
It is anticipated that this item will be brought before the City Council for cansideration on August
8.
Recommended Action
Motion to table consideration of the request for Conditional Use Permit#131, 8806-8808 7th
Avenue North, until the August 8, 2012 City Council meeting.