11-20-12 CC Agenda Packet (entire) AGENDA
Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
Golden Valley City Hall
7800 Golden Valley Road
Council Chamber
November 20, 2012
6:3Q pm
The Cauncil 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
2. ADDITIONS AND CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA
3. CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Consent Agenda -All items listed under this heading are considered to be
routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no
discussion af 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 - Council/Manager Meeting - September 11, 2012 3-5
B. Approval of Check Registers
1. City 6
2. Housing and Redevelopment Authority 7
C. Licenses:
1. Salicitor's License - Custom Remodelers Inc. 8-10
2. Solicitor's License - Window Concepts of Minnesota 11-13
D. Minutes of Boards and Commissions:
1. Human Services Fund - October 8, 2012 14-15
2. Joint Water Commission - September 5, 2012 16-17
E. Appointment to Building/Fire Code Appeals Board 18-19
F. Receipt of October 2012 Financial Reports 20-27
G. Call for Administrative Hearing - Tobacco Compliance Check Violation - 28-32
Feist Automotive Group - 12/4/12 12-$7
H. Call for Administrative Hearing - Tobacco Compliance Check Violation - 33-37
Becky Avalos - Feist Automotive Group Employee - 12/4/12 12-88
I. Rescind Parking Restrictions on Portion of North Side of Sandburg Road near 38-43
Sandburg Learning Center 12-89
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7 PM
A. Public Hearing - Ordinance #489 - Final Design Plan Approval - PUD #110 - Boone 44-78
Avenue Convenience Center - 600 Boone Avenue North - Linn Investment
Properties, LLC, Applicant
B. Public Hearing- Easement Vacations - 600 Boone Avenue North - Linn Addition 79-$4
PUD #110 12-90
C. Continued Public Hearing - Existing Platted Easement Vacations - 49Q0 Tri#an Drive - 85-89
Eldridge 3rd Addition PUD #109 12-67
5. QLD BUSINESS
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. First Consideration - Ordinance #490 - Establishing A 2013 Master Fee Schedule 90-109
B. Authorization to Sign Amended PUD Permit - Meadowbrook School PUD #90 - 110-126
Amendment #2
C. Approval of Plat 12-91 and Authorization to Sign PUD Permit PUD Permit - 127-132
Linn Addition - Boone Avenue Convenience Center PUD #110
D. Approval of Plat 12-92 and Authorization to Sign PUD Permit - Eldridge 3rd Addition 133-138
PUD #109
E. Announcements of Meetings
F. Mayor and Council Communications
7. ADJOURNMENT
Council/Manager Meeting Minutes
September 11, 2012
Present: Mayor Harris and Council Members, Clausen, Freiberg, Pentel and Scanlon, City
Manager Tom Burt, Finance Director Sue Virnig, Director of Public Works Jeannine
Clancy, City Engineer Jeff Oliver, Public Works Maintenance Manager Bert Tracy, Director
of Planning and Development Mark Grimes, Commander Mike Meehan. Also present,
SEH Traffic Consultant Mike Kotila, Breck Business Manager Wendy Engelman, Breck
Communieations Jill Field and Administrative Assistant Lisa Wittman.
The meeting began at 7:01 pm in the Council Conference Room.
Breck School Traffic Study
Mayor Harris recused himself fram the discussion.
Jeannine Clancy stated that part of Breck School's recently approved PUD amendment
included Breck working with the Neighborhood Traffic Committee to improve traffic flow
and safety. She explained that City staff and the City's traffic Consultant Mike Kotila have
completed the traffic study. She introduced Mr. Kotila to give the Council an update on the
study results.
Kotila showed the Council a PowerPoint presentation which was also presented at a
Breck Neighborhood meeting on August 9. Kotila discussed the traffic study area, the
purpose of the study, the study approach, the study findings, including traffic volumes and
traffic speeds and his short- and long-term recommendations. Some of the neighbors in
attendance expressed concern about where the speed tubes were placed and stated that
the study was not a good representation of traffic speed and volume in the area.
Wendy Engelman and Jill Field discussed some of the things Breck School is doing to
educate and inform their faculty, students and families. Kotila added that the conditions
should continue to be monitored and when appropriate, there should be additional
enforcement and the speed trailer should be deployed.
After discussion, Burt stated that the City will do additional traffic volume and speed
counts in different locations and increase the enforcement activity.
Infrastructure Improvements:
a. 2013-2014 Other Funds Proposed Budget and 2013-2017 Capital Improvement
Program (CIP)
The Council reviewed the proposed budgets for Water and Sewer Utility Fund,
Conservation/Recycling Fund, Storm Utility Fund and Vehicle Maintenance Fund. They
also reviewed the following sections of the 2013-2017 CIP: Vehicles and Equipment,
Building Improvements, Parks, Storm Sewer, Water and Sewer, Streets and Douglas Drive
Corridor. Staff addressed Council questions. Burt added that due to the financial climate
staff would like help from the Council prioritizing the items in the budget. After discussion,
the Council consensus was to bring any new budget ideas to the next Council/Manager
meeting for discussion.
Council/Manager Meeting Minutes
September 11, 2012 — Page 2
b. CenterPoint Energy Franchise Fee
Tom Burt stated that over the past several years, projects have been delayed because
adequate funding sources are not available to properly fund the City's infrastructure
needs. He asked that#he Council consider a franchise agreement with CenterPoint
Energy similar to the fee collected by Xcel Energy used to fund the Douglas Drive project.
The Council discussed having a sunset date for the potential franchise fee, and using a
percentage versus a flat fee. After discussion the Council consensus was to review, at
their October Council/Manager meeting, a draft agreement that would sunset the same as
the Xcel Energy franchise fee along with models showing percentages versus flat fees.
2013 Legislative Policies
Tom Burt noted that for a number of the years the City has adopted Legislative Policies.
He stated that some of the priorities for Council discussion this year include Douglas Drive
funding, Highway ')69 improvements, passport sales in the Motor Vehicle Department and
an amphitheater in conjunction with Perpich Center for Arts Education. Council Member
Scanlon stated that the Women's Club has some funds set aside for the amphitheater and
suggested the Council speak to them. After discussion, the Council consensus was ta
bring this item back, along with any additional legislative policy ideas, to the November
Council/Manager meeting for further discussion.
Council Goal Check-Up
Council Member Scanlon stated that she wanted to discuss the progress of the Council
goals that were discussed earlier in the year. The Council discussed some of the goals
that have been addressed and some they would still like to address. After discussion Burt
said he would like to have Jeanne Andre attend a future Council/Manager meeting to help
the Gouncil come to a more focused consensus of the Council's goals.
Animal Licenses
Counci! Member Scanlon stated that she has received questions about types of animals
that are not mentioned in the City Code such as snakes and rabbits, and would like to
know how the Council feels about reviewing the section of City Code (Section 10.32) that
deals with animals and fowl-keeping, transporting, treatment and housing. The Council
consensus was to review this section of City Code. Burt agreed that the section of City
Code regarding animals should be reviewed and said he would have staff work on revising
it and bring it to a future Council/Manager meeting for Council review.
Mayor/Council Communications Policy
Council Member Pentel stated that she would like the City Council to consider a policy
regarding communications that are sent by Council Members. The Council discussed what
types of communicatiorls they would like to review before being sent. The Council
consensus was to have the entire Council review communications that are on letterhead
and taking a position on behalf of the City.
Mayoral Communications
Council Member Scanlon asked that this item be removed from the agenda.
Cauncil/Manager Meeting Minutes
September 11, 2012 — Page 3
The meeting adjourned at 10:47 pm.
Lisa Wittman
Administrative Assistant