10-02-12 CC Minutes Regular Meeting
of the
Gity Council
October 2, 2012
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting af the City Council af the City of
Goiden Valley, Hennepin County, Minnesota was held at 7800 Golden Valley Road in said
City on October 2, 2012 at 6:30 pm.
The following members were present: Clausen, Freiberg, Harris, Pentel and Scanlon. Also
present were: Thomas Burt, City Manager; Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public Works;
Allen Barnard, City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant.
Approval of Aqenda
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of October 2, 2012 as amended: addition of Call for Administrative Hearing - 7851
23rd Avenue North - 10/16/12.
Approval of Consent Aqenda
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously ta approve the
agenda of October 2, 2012 as amended: removal of Gall for Public Hearing - Existing
Platted, Drainage and Utility Easement Vacations - 1540 and 1550 St. Croix Circle -
10/16/12 and Proclamation for Toastmasters Month - October 2012; and addition of Call
for Administrative Hearing - 7851 23rd Avenue North - 10/16/12.
*Approval of Minutes - City Council Meetinq - September 4, 2012
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Council Meeting minutes of September 4, 2012 as submitted.
*Approval of Check Reqister
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the payment of the City and Housing and Redevelopment Authority bills as submitted.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Scanlan, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes as follows:
Board of Zoning Appeals - August 28, 2012
Environmental Commission - August 27, 2012
Envision Connection Project Board of Directors - May 1 Q, 2012
Joint Water Commission - August 1, 2012
Open Space and Recreation Commission - July 23, 2012
Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission - August 16, 2012
Regular Meeting of the City council
October 2, 2012
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*Email from John Kluchka Reqardinq PUD 110 Desiqn Review
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the email from John Kluchka, dated September 10, 2012, regarding PUD 11Q design
review.
*Authorization for Submittal of Application for Hennepin Youth Sports Proqram
Grants - Brookview Park Plav Structure
Member Scanlon introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 12-68
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATION FOR
HENNEPIN YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAM GRANT
The motion for the adoption of the foregaing resolution was seconded by Member Clausen
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Clausen,
Freiberg, Harris, Pentel and Scanlon; and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and his signature attested by the City Clerk.
Call for Public Hearinq - Existinq Platted, Drainaqe and Utilitv Easement Vacations -
1540 and 1550 St. Croix Circle - 10/16/12
Council Member Pentel stated that in review of City Code feels the Council may have acted
in error when action was taken regarding the waiver for the Golden View plat and
requested the City Attorney determine if the action taken was valid.
Allen Barnard, Thomas Burt and Jeannine Clancy answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously that Staff and
the City Attorney review City Code Section 12.50 to determine if City Council action taken
regarding preliminary plat approval for Golden View is valid, and report back to Council
prior to consideration of the final plat.
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 12-69
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC HEARING ON OCTOBER 16, 2Q12 TO
CONSIDER VACATI4N OF ALL EXISTING PLATTED EASEMENTS IN
LOT 7 AND LOT 8, OF BLOCK 1, OF THE SAMUELSON'S LAKEVIEW ADDITION PLAT
(1540 AND 1550 ST. CROIX CIRCLE)
AND
A DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT IN LOT 4,
AUDITOR'S SUBDIVISION NUMBER 330
Regular Meeting of the City council
October 2, 2012
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Call for Public Hearinq - Existinq Platted, Drainaqe and Utilitv Easement Vacations -
1540 and 1550 St. Croix Circle - 10/16/12 - 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.
*Authorization to Siqn Aqreements for Lakeview Park Water Qualitv Pond Proiect:
Bassett Creek Watershed Manaaement Commission and Short Elliott Hendricksont
lnc.
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor and City Manager sign the Cooperative Agreement with the Bassett Creek
Watershed Management Commission for Lakeview Park water quality pond project.
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the City Manager sign the agreement with SEH, Inc. for Lakeview Park Pond praject for
$46,000.
*Authorization to Siqn Aqreements for Stream Bank Stabilization Proiect: Bassett
Creek Watershed Manaqement Commission, Stephen Dent - 5929 St. Croix Avenue
North and Phil and Huonq Hirsch - 5919 St. Croix Avenue North
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor and City Manager sign the agreement with the Bassett Creek Watershed
Management Commission for stream bank stabilization.
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to autharize
the Mayor and City Manager sign the agreement with Stephen Dent, 5929 St. Craix
Avenue North for stream bank stabilization.
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor and City Manager sign the agreement with Phil and Huong Hirsch, 5919 St.
Croix Avenue North for stream bank stabilization.
*Proclamation for Fire Prevention Week - October 7-13. 2012
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimausly to adopt the
proclamation for Fire Prevention Week, October 7-13, 2012.
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October 2, 2012
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Proclamation for Toastmasters Month - October 2012
Mayor Harris read the proclamation and introduced Ed Sodergren and presented him with
the proclamation. Mr. Sodergren gave an overview of the Toastmasters organization.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to adopt the
proclamation for Toastmasters Month, October 2012.
*Call for Public Hearinq - 2013-2014 Pavement Manaqement Proqram - 11/7/12
Member Scanlon introduced the foliowing resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 12-70
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT N4. 13-1
2013 PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
AND
PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT NO. 14-1
2014 PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Clausen
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Clausen,
Freiberg, Harris, Pentel and Scanlon; and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and his signature attested by the City Clerk.
*Approval of Full Extension for Filinq of Plat and Submittinp Final PUD Plan
Application - PUD #107 - The Towers at West End - Southwest Quadrant of I-394 and
Hiqhway 100 - Duke Realtv, Applicant
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to approve full
extension for filing of final plat and submitting Final PUD Plan Application for The Towers
at West End PUD No. 107 to February 4, 2013 because City staff has determined that
Duke has demonstrated it is making good faith efforts to work with MCES to locate a lift
station far I-GV-461 on The Towers at West End property. The approval is subject to the
following conditions:
1. Duke shall submit cash deposits as requested by the City to cover legal and
engineering costs incurred by the City for consideration of the Preliminary Plan.
2. Duke will be financially responsible for road construction under TH 100 and intersection
improvements on the east side of TH 100 and traffic calming along the frontage road
east of TH 100, to occur at the time building permits are applied for by Duke.
Regular Meeting of the City council
October 2, 2012
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*Approval of Full Extension for Filinq of Plat and Submittinq Final PUD Plan
Application - PUD #107 - The Towers at West End - Southwest Quadrant of I-394 and
Hiqhwav 100 - Duke Realty, Applicant— Continued
3. Duke shall cooperate with Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) in the
construction of the 1-GV-461 Reliever project. The Reliever project is required ta be
constructed by MCES to increase sanitary sewer capacity ta serve Duke's West End
development and other future development in certain parts of Golden Valley and St.
Louis Park. MCES and Duke to reach a conclusion on the permanent location of the lift
station, the force main alignment, and all other appurtenances needed for the
construction of the 1-GV-461 force main within the vicinity of the Duke property. All
temporary and permanent easements shall be identified, and all land shall be
transferred in connection with the project. If the City or MCES determines that there has
not been adequate cooperation from Duke, the City retains the right to place additional
conditions on future extensions to the Preliminary PUD Plan or the Final PUQ Plan.
*Call for Administrative Hearinq - 1516'/z Rhode Island Avenue North - 10/9/12
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to call for an
administrative hearing on an appeal of administrative citation for 1516'fz Rhode Island
Avenue North for October 9, 2012 at 6 pm.
*Call for Administrative Hearinq - 9147 Olson Memorial Hicthwav - 10/16/12
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to call for an
administrative hearing on an appeal of administrative citation for 9147 Olson Memorial
Highway for October 16, 2012 at 6 pm.
*Approvinq Appointment of Election Judaes for State General Election
Member Scanlon introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 12-71
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION JUDGES
FOR THE STATE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 6, 2012
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Clausen
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Clausen,
Freiberg, Harris, Pentel and Scanlon; and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and his signature attested by the City Clerk.
Regular Meeting of the City council
October 2, 2012
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*Call for Administrative Hearinq - 7851 23rd Avenue North - 10/16/12
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to call for an
administrative hearing on an appeal of administrative citation for 7851 23rd Avenue North
for October 16, 2012 at 5:30 pm.
Public Hearinq - Host Approval for Issuance of Revenue Obliqations - Cities of
Minnetonka and St. Louis Park - Breck School
Sue Virnig, Finance Director, introduced the agenda item and answered questians from the
Council.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Hearing and seeing no one, the
Mayor closed the pubtic hearing.
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 12-72
RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO AND APPROVING THE ISSUANCE BY THE
CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK AND THE CITY OF MINNETONKA OF REVENUE
OBLIGATIONS TO FINANCE A PROJECT UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTIONS
469.152 THROUGH 469.1651, AS AMENDED; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH THE C1TY OF ST. LOUIS
PARK AND THE CITY �F MINNETONKA; AND APPRQVING AND AUTHORIZING
CERTAIN ACTIONS RELATED THERETO
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Scanlon
and upan a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Glausen,
Freiberg, Harris, Pentel and Scanlon; and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and his signature attested by the City Clerk.
Public Hearinq - Special Assessments - Delinquent Utilitv Bills
Sue Virnig, Finance Director, introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the
Council.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Hearing and seeing no one, the
Mayor closed the public hearing.
Regular Meeting of the City council
October 2, 2012
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Public Hearina - Special Assessments - Delinquent Utility Bills - Continued
Member Scanlon introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 12-73
RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND C4NFIRMING ASSESSMENTS
FOR DELINQUENT UTILITY BILLING
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Freiberg
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Clausen,
Freiberg, Harris, Pentel and Scanlon; and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and his signature attested by the City Clerk.
Public Hearinq - Special Assessments - Miscellaneous Charqes
Sue Virnig, Finance Director, introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the
Council. Allen Barnard, Thomas Burt, and Mark Kuhnly, Chief of Fire and Inspection
Services answered questions from the Council.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
LaVonne Gudmundsson, 2465 Brunswick Avenue North, stated she had inherited the
property from her sister who passed away, she had questions regarding the fines that were
assessed to the property for damages and debris on the property after a tornado, stated
she lived in Catifornia and did not get notified af the fines and that the property was tied up
because of her sister's death; feels that notices should have been sent to her, asked if
there was any special circumstances for waiver of the fines because of the death and legal
complications with the property.
Jason and Jacki Wiebesick, 512 Jersey Avenue North, submitted a letter objecting to the
special assessment, stated he did not get a rental license and got a citatian, objected to
the citation at an administrative hearing and the fine was reduced but he is objecting
because he feels he did not get the answers to his questions, feels the fine is an
unnecessary burden as he doesn't have any complaints filed against him and that there
would be no cost to the City if the assessment was dismissed as it is a financial hardship
for him to pay the assessment.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Regular Meeting of the City council
October 2, 2012
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Public Hearing - Special Assessments - Miscellaneous Charges - Continued
Member Pentel introduced the follawing resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 12-74
RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS
FOR MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES
(WEEDS, FALSE ALARMS, ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS, ETC)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Clausen
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Clausen,
Freiberg, Harris, Pentel and Scanlon; and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared dufy passed and adopted, signed by the Mayar
and his signature attested by the City Clerk.
Announcements of Meetinqs
Some Council Members may attend the Employee Appreciation & Recognition Ceremony
on Qctober 4, 2012 from 9:30 am.
Some Council Members may attend the Second Harvest Heartland West Open House,
6325 Sandburg Road, Suite 1700 on October 4, 2012 from 2 to 7 pm.
A Tax Reform Town Hall Meeting will be held at the Crystal Community Center, 4800
Douglas Drive on October 4, 2012 at 7 pm.
Some Gouncil Members may attend some of the Valley Volunteer Day activities that will be
held throughout the day at various locations on October 6, 2012 from 9 am to 1 pm.
Some Council Members may attend Kelly Drive Pumpkin Fest on October 6, 2012 from
11 am to 2 pm.
The final day for the Market in the Valley will be held on October 7, 2012 from 9 am to 1
pm in the city hall parking lot.
The Council will hold Board/Commission interviews on October 9, 2012 at 5:45 pm.
The Council will hold an Administrative Hearing on October 9, 2012 at 6 pm.
The next Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting will be held on October 9, 2012 at
6:30 pm.
The next Council/Manager Meeting will be held on October 9, 2012 immediately following
the Housing and Redevelopment Authority Meeting.
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Announcements of Meetinqs - Continued
Some Council Members may attend the Golden Valley Historical Society Meeting on
October 11, 2012 at 7 pm at the Golden Valley Historical Society.
Mighty Tidy Day will be held on October 13, 2012 from 8 am to 1 pm at Brookview Park.
The Council will hold Board/Commission interviews on October 16, 2012 at 5:15 pm.
The Council will hold an Administrative Hearing on 4ctober 16, 2012 at 5:30 pm.
The Council will hold an Administrative Hearing on October 16, 2012 at 6 pm.
The next City Council meeting will be held on October 16, 2012 at 6:30 pm.
Some Council Members may attend the Circle Down Neighborhood Meeting on October
23, 2012 at 7 pm at the Brown Carlson building.
Mavor and Council Communications
The Council discussed ideas for conducting neighborhood meetings such as holding the
meetings on a regular date such as the fourth Tuesday or Thursdays of the month; hold
them in a public location that is ADA compliant such as Brookview Community Center, park
buildings, fire stations, townhome party rooms.
The Cauncil will discuss Neighborhood Meetings at the Octaber Council/Manager Meeting.
The Circle Down neighborhood meeting is scheduled for October 23 and because of the
future discussion of potential development near the neighborhood it was determined that
the meeting should be held at a later date.
Adjournment
MOVED by Clausen, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the
meeting at 7:58 pm.
Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant