11-20-12 CC Minutes Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
November 20, 2012
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Golden Valley, Hennepin County, Minnesota was held at 7800 Golden Valley Road in said
City on November 20, 2012 at 6:30 pm.
The following members were present: Clausen, Freiberg, Harris, Pentel and Scanlan. Also
present were: Thomas Burt, City Manager; Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public Works;
Allen Barnard, City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant.
Pledqe of Alleqiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Approval of Aqenda
M4VED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motian carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of November 20, 2012 as amended: additian of Emergency Purchase - Squad Car.
Approval of Consent Aqenda
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of November 20, 2012 as amended: addition and removal of Emergency Purchase -
Squad Car.
*Approval of Minutes - Council/Manaqer Meetinq - September 11, 2012
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
Council/Manager Meeting minutes of September 11, 2012 as submitted.
*Approval of Check Reqister
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the payment of the City and Housing and Redevelopment Authority bills as submitted.
*Solicitor's License - Custom Remodelers Inc.
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
solicitor's license for Custom Remodelers Inc.
*Solicitor's License - Window Concepts of Minnesota
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
solicitor's license for Window Concepts of Minnesota.
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*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Freiber� and motion carried unanimausly to receive and
file the minutes as follows:
Human Services Fund - October 8, 2012
Joint Water Commission - September 5, 2012
Appointment to Buildinq/Fire Code Appeals Board
Mayor Harris had questions about the purpose of the board, number of times the board has
met and if residents serve on the board. Thomas Burt answered questions from the
Council.
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
Building/Fire Code Appeals Board members as listed below:
John Tilton, Building Official, City of St. Louis Park
Thomas Parker, Engineer
Mike Richgels, Architect
Dale Specken, Fire Chief/Fire Marshal, City of Hopkins (alternate)
Cary Smith, Fire Marshal, City of St. Louis Park
Angela Knodel, Architect
Gary Johnson, Ex-Officio, Building Official, City of Golden Valley
Mark Kuhnly, Ex-Officio, Fire Chief, City of Golden Valley
*Receipt of October 2012 Financia! Reports
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the October 2012 Financial Reports.
*Call for Administrative Hearinp - Tobacco Compliance Check Violation -
Feist Automotive Group - 12/4/12
Member Scanlon introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 12- 87
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING ON
TOBACCO SALES VIOLATION - FEIST AUTOMOTIVE GROUP
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Freiberg
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Clausen,
Freiberg, Harris, Pentel and Scanlon; and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and his signature attested by the City Clerk.
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*Call for Administrative Hearinq - Tobacco Compliance Check Violation - Beckv
Avalos - Feist Automotive Group Emplovee - 12/4/12
Member Scanlon introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 12- 88
RESOLUTI4N CALLING FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING ON TOBACGO SALES
VIOLATION - BECKY AVALOS - FEIST AUTOMOTIVE GROUP EMPLOYEE
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 Mayar
and his signature attested by the City Clerk.
*Rescind ParkinQ Restrictions on Portion of North Side of Sandburq Road near
Sandburq Learninq Center
Member Scanlon introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESQLUTION 12- 89
RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESTRICTION OF VEHICLE PARKING
ON A PORTION OF SANDBURG ROAD
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 resolutian was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and his signature attested by the City Clerk.
Emerqencv Purchase - Squad Car
Thomas Burt introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Scanton and motion carried unanimously to approve the
emergency purchase of one Ford Police Interceptor car, through the State of Minnesota
Squad Car Contract, fram Nelson Auto Center for $29,772.61.
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Public Hearinq - Ordinance #489 - Final Design Plan Approval - PUD #110 - Boone
Avenue Convenience Center - 600 Boone Avenue North - Linn Investment Propertiess
LLC, Applicant
The following ordinance was MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Pentel:
ORDINANCE NO. 489, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY COQE
Approval of Final Plan of Development
Boone Avenue Convenience Center, P.U.D. No. 110
Linn Investment Properties, LLC, Applicant
Steve Linn, Applicant, reviewed his plan and answered questions from the Council.
John Kluchka presented the Planning Commission report and answered questions from the
Gouncil.
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, presented the staff report and
answered questions from the Council.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Hearing and seeing no one, the
Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to adopt
Ordinance #489, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
CLAUSEN - YES FREIBERG - YES HARRIS - YES PENTEL - YES SCANLON - YES
Public Hearinq- Easement Vacations - 600 Boone Avenue North - Linn Addition
PUD #110
Jeannine Clancy 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.
Member Scanlon introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 12-90
RESOLUTION VACATING ALL EASEMENTS IN FAVQR OF THE CITY
AT 600 BOONE AVENUE NORTH
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Pubiic HearincLEasement Vacations - 600 Boone Avenue North - Linn Addition
PUD #110
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resalution 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.
Continued Public Hearinq - Existinq Platted Easement Vacations - 4900 Triton Drive -
Eldridqe 3rd Addition PUD #109
Jeannine Clancy 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
affarded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Hearing and seeing no one, the
Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 12-67
RESOL.UTION VACATING ALL EXISTING PLATTED EASEMENTS IN
LOT 6, LOT 7, LOT 14, LOT 15, LOT 16, AND LOT 17, OF BLOCK 8,
OF THE WOODLAWN PARK PLAT
(4900 TRITON DRIVE)
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, Pentef 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.
First Consideration - Ordinance #490 - Establishinq A 2013 Master Fee Schedule
The following ordinance was MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Scanlon:
ORDINANCE NO. 490, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Establishing A 2013 Master Fee Schedule
Sue Virnig, Finance Director, introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the
Gouncil. Thomas Burt answered questions from the Council.
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November 20, 2012
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First Consideration - Ordinance #490 - Establishinq A 2013 Master Fee Schedule
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve on
First Consideration, Ordinance #490, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as
follows:
CLAUSEN - YES FREIBERG - YES HARRIS - YES PENTEL - YES SCANLON - YES
Authorization to Siqn Amended PUD Permit - Meadowbrook School PUD #90 -
Amendment#2
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, reviewed the amended PUD and
answered questions from the Council. Jeannine Clancy answered questions from the
CounciL
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager to sign the amended PUD permit for Meadowbrook School PUD
No. 90, Amendment No. 2.
Apqroval of Plat and Authorization to Siqn PUD Permit PUD Permit -
Linn Addition - Boone Avenue Convenience Center PUD #110
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, introduced the agenda item and
answered questions from the Council.
Member Pentel introduced the following resalution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 12-91
RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF PLAT - LINN ADDITION PUD NO. 110
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was secanded 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.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager to sign the PUD permit for Boone Avenue Convenience Center
PUD No. 110.
Aqproval of Plat and Authorization to Siqn PUD Permit - Eldridqe 3rd Addition PUD
#109
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, introduced the agenda item and
answered questions from the Council.
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Approval of Plat and Authorization to Siqn PUD Permit - Eldridqe 3rd Addition PUD
#109
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoptian:
RESOLUTION 12-92
RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF PLAT - ELDRIDGE 3RD ADDITION
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.
MOVED by Pentel, secanded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager to sign the PUD permit for Eldridge 3rd Addition PUD No. '109.
Announcements of Meetinqs
The City Offices are closed on November 22-23, 2012 in observance of Thanksgiving.
Some Councit Members may attend the Valle D'Or Neighborhood Meeting on November
27, 2012 at 7 pm at the Vallee D'Or Community Room.
The City Council will hold a Special City Council meeting on November 28, 2012 ta conduct
a Bottineau Transitway LPA Public Forum at 7 pm.
The next City Council meeting is December 4, 2012 at 6:30 pm.
Mavor and Council Communications
As of November 20, 2012 two people have applied to fill the vacant City Council seat.
Mayor Harris congratulated the police department for apprehending a burglary suspect and
acknowledged the letter in the SunPost regarding the police ride-along program.
The Council may discuss the Metrapolitan Airport Council's rerouting of the air traffic in the
metro area at a future Council/Manager meeting.
Mayor Harris updated the Council on the Sweeney Lake Assocaition meeting he attended.
Mayor Harris also stated he attended the 150th Anniversary Celebration at the Spirit of
Hope Church on November 20, 2012.
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November 20, 2012
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Adiournment
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Clausen and mation carried unanimously to adjourn the
meeting at 7:30 pm.
Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant