02-05-13 CC Minutes Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
February 5, 2013
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 February 5, 2013 at 6:30 pm.
The following members were present: Clausen, Harris, Pentel, Scanlon and Schmidgall;
Also present were: Thomas Burt, City Manager; Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public Works;
Allen Barnard, City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant.
Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Approval of Aqenda
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of February 5, 2013 as submitted.
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve the
consent agenda of February 5, 2013 as amended: Removal of: Approval of Minutes - City
Council Meeting - Qecember 18, 2012 and Letter from Marshall Tanick Regarding
Resignation from Civil Service Commission.
Approval of Minutes - Citv Council Meetinq - December 18, 2012
Mayor Harris requested staff had requested staff to clarify a section of the minutes. Staff
stated the minutes submitted were correct except for one addition.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Council Meeting minutes for December 18, 2012 as amended: addition of"hearing" in
the Public Hearing for PUD #111.
*Approval of Check Reqister
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
payment of the bills as submitted.
*General Business Licenses
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
issuance of the license as recommended by staff.
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*Therapeutic Massaqe Facilitv License - ME Golden Vallev, LLC d/b/a Massaqe Envy
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve the
issuance of a Therapeutic Massage Facility License for ME Golden Valley, LLC d/b/a
Massage Envy, located at 7704 Olson Memorial Highway.
*Therapeutic Massaqe Certi�cate - Kelsey Stroh
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve the
issuance of a therapeutic massage certificate to Kelsey Stroh at Massage Envy, 7704
Olson Memorial Highway.
*Therapeutic Massaqe Certificate - Karen Montanez
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve the
issuance of a therapeutic massage certificate to Karen Montanez at Massage Envy, 7704
Olson Memorial Highway.
*Gamblinq License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - Good Shepherd
Church
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of notice requirement for Good
Shepherd Church.
*Solicitor's License - TakeAction Minnesota
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and mation carried unanimously to approve the
solicitor's license for TakeAction Minnesota.
*Solicitor's License - The Window Store Home Improvements
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve the
solicitor's license for The Window Store Home Improvements.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes as follows:
Planning Commission - November 26, 2012
Board of Zoning Appeals - December 19, 2012
Human Services Fund - November 12, 2012
Joint Environmental Commission and Open Space and Recreation Commission -
December 10, 2012
Environmental Commission - December 10, 2012
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*MT Trackless and Attachments - Quotes
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to purchase one
MT Trackless through the Minnesota Materials Management Division from MacQueen
Equipment Company, Inc. for $134,458.90.
*Fixed Base Radio Water Meter Readinq Svstem - Quotes
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to purchase a
new fixed base radio water meter reading system from the lowest responsible bidder,
Dakota Supply Group for $87,040.07 (including $5,599.07 for tax). The quotes were as
follows:
Midwest Meter, Inc. $106,278.64
Dakota Supply Group $87,040.07
*Z-Trak 60-Inch Mower - Quotes
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to purchase one
John Deere Z-Trak mower through the Minnesota Materials Management Division from
Scharber & Sons for $20,845.33.
*Groundsmaster 590D Mower- Quotes
MfJVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to purchase one
Toro Groundsmaster through the Minnesota Materials Management Division from MTI
Distributing for $91,875.03.
Letter from Marshall Tanick Reqardinq Resiqnation from Civil Service Commission
Council Member Clausen and the Council expressed their thanks to Marshall Tanick for his
service on the Civil Service Commission.
MOVED by Clausen, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the letter from Marshall Tanick, dated January 28, 2013, regarding his resignation from
the Civil Service Commission and request the Mayor send him a letter of appreciation in
recognition for his service to the community.
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*Call for Public Hearinq - Utilitv and Drainaqe Easement Vacation - Mueller Industrial
Park Plat - 7101 Madison Avenue West - 2/19/13
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 13-7
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC HEARING ON FEBRUARY 19, 2013
TO CONSIDER VACATION OF A PORTION OF CERTAIN PLATTED EASEMENTS
IN THE RECORDED PLAT OF MUELLER INDUSTRIAL PARK
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, Harris,
Pentel, Scanlon and Schmidgall; 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 Siqn Contract with Tim's Tree Service, Inc. for Sprinq Brush Pick-up
Services
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
City Manager to sign the Amendment to Contract 12-07 between the City of Golden Valley
and Tim's Tree Service, Inc. in the amount of $66,410 for the 2013 Spring Brush Pick-Up
Program.
*Authorization to Siqn Grant Aqreement with Metropolitan Council for Reimbursement
of Sanitarv Sewer Related Improvements
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager to sign the grant agreement with the Metropolitan Council for
reimbursement up to the maximum $384,466 provided to complete I/I related improvements
in the City between 2012 and 2014.
*Support for Funding Request bv Five Cities Senior Transportation Proiect from the
2013 Consolidated Pool - Urban Hennepin Countv Communitv Development Block
Grant Proqram
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 13-$
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING FUNDING REQUEST BY FIVE CITIES SENIOR
TRANSPORTATION PROJECT FROM THE 2013 CONSOLIDATED POOL - URBAN
HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
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*Support for Fundinq Request bv Five Cities Senior Transportation Proiect from the
2013 Cansolidated Pool - Urban Hennepin Countv Communitv Development Block
Grant Proqram - 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, Harris,
Pentel, Scan{on and Schmidgall; 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.
Public Hearinq - Preliminarv Desiqn Plan Approval - PUD #63 - Amendment#2 -
Lupient (MINI Cooper) - UAG Minneapolis B1, LLC, Applicant
Nolan Redding, Regional Project Manager, Penske Automotive, applicant, reviewed the
plan and answered questions from the Counci�
John Kluchka, presented the Planning Commission report and answered questions from
the Council.
Joe Hogeboom, City Planner, presented the staff report and answered questions from the
Council. Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development and Jeannine Clancy
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.
Tom Londo, Boulevard Collisions, stated over the past two years has seen semi drivers
sleep over on the site, feels this new development would be a great fit, can't see a fast
food business as a good fit, feels Menard's doesn't have enough parking, doesn't feel the
dealership will have a lot of traffic, stated in the past they business owners have pitched in
and paid for removal of snow when needed, doesn't think there should be a public
throughway, volunteered the back lot at his business to store snow if needed.
Rob Stewart, Lupient GMC, stated they stack and move and when the site gets tao full of
snow they hire someone to come in and remove the snow, did push snow in the back of
the lot doesn't think it damaged trees or vegetation, sees a lot of residents coming through
the parking lot and can be a dangerous area and residents go through the parking lot and
run the stop signs, feels there is enough area to store snow on the site.
Hearing and seeing no one, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Schmidgall, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to approve
the Preliminary Plan for Lupient (MINI Cooper), PUD No. 63, Amendment No. 2, subject to
the following conditions:
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Public Hearinq - Preliminarv Desiqn Plan Approval - PUD #63 -Amendment#2 -
Lupient (MINI Cooper) - UAG Minneapolis B1, LLC, Applicant - Continued
1. The plans prepared by BKBM Engineers dated December 10, 2012 shall become a part
of this approval.
2. The recommendations and requirements outlined in the memo from Deputy Fire
Marshal Ed Anderson to Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development dated
December 20, 2012, shall become part of this approval.
3. The recommendations and requirements outlined in the memo fram City Engineer Jeff
Oliver to Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, dated January 8, 2013,
shall become a part of this approval.
4. All signs on the property shall meet the requirements of the City's Sign Code.
5. This approval is subject to all other state, federal, and local ordinances, regulations, or
laws with authority over this development.
6. A snow storage plan is worked out with staff prior to final plat approval.
7. Rooftop screening of HVAC system is provided, if necessary.
In addition the Council makes the following findings pursuant to City Code Section 11.55,
Subd. 5(E):
1. The PUD plan is tailored to the specific characteristics of the site and achieves a higher
quality of site planning and design than generally expected under conventional
provisions of the ordinance.
2. The PUD plan preserves and protects substantial desirable portions of the site's
characteristics, open space and sensitive environmental features including steep
slopes, trees, scenic views, creeks, wetlands and open waters.
3. The PUD plan includes efficient and effective use (which includes preservation) of the
land.
4. The PUD Plan results in development compatible with adjacent uses and is consistent
with the Comprehensive Plan and redevelopment plans and goals.
5. The PUD plan is consistent with preserving and improving the general health, safety
and general welfare of the people of the City.
6. The PUD plan meets the PUD Intent and Purpose provision and all other PUD
ordinance provisions.
Announcements of Meetinqs
A City Council Workshop will be held on February 9, 2013 from 9 am to noon at the
Brookview Community Center.
The Council will conduct board/commission interviews on February 12, 2013 at 5:30 pm.
The next Council/Manager meeting will be held on February 12, 2013 at 6:30 pm.
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Announcements of Meetinqs - Continued
Some Cauncil Members may attend the Golden Valley Historical Society Meeting on
February 14, 2013 at 7 pm at the Golden Valley Historical Society.
The City Offices are closed on Monday, February 18, 2013 in observance of Presidents
Day.
The Council will conduct board/commission interviews on February 19, 2013 at 5:30 pm.
The next City Council meeting will be held on February 19, 2013 at 6:30 pm.
Golden Valley Day at the Minnesota Timberwolves game is February 24, 2013.
A Neighborhood Meeting will be held at Pam and Ofer Alphabet, 155 King Creek Road on
February 27, 2013 at 7 pm.
Mayor Harris stated Tracy Anderson has volunteered to host a Neighborhood Meeting
which will be held in April.
Mayor Harris stated a Robbinsdale School Outreach meeting will be held on March 5, 2013
at Dover HiIL
A Breck Construction Meeting will be held on February 12, 2013 at 4 pm.
Mayor and Council Communications
Mayor Harris updated the Council on the Neighborhood meeting held and Cliff and Stacy's
house.
Joe Hogeboom, City Planner, updated the Council on upcoming meetings regarding the
Bottineau Transitway meetings and events.
Adiournment
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the
meeting at 8 pm.
Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
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ATTEST:
Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant