06-18-13 CC Minutes Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
June 18, 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 June 18, 2013 at 6:30 pm.
The following members were present: Harris, Pentel, Scanlon and Schmidgall; and the
following was absent: Clausen. Also present were: Thomas Burt, City Manager; Jeannine
Clancy, Director of Public Works; Allen Barnard, City Attorney; and Judy Nally,
Administrative Assistant.
Pledge of Alleqiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Approval of Aqenda
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of June 18, 2013 as submitted.
Approval of Consent Aqenda
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of June 18, 2013 as amended: removal of Minutes of Boards or Commissions -
Planning Commission - May 13, 2013; and Receipt of May 2013 Financial Reports.
*Approval of Minutes - Citv Council Meetinq - April 16, 2013
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Council Meeting minutes of April 16, 2013 as submitted.
*Approval of Check Reqister
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
payment of the City as submitted.
*Solicitor's License - Greta Zavitska'�nd Iwona Utnicka for Southwestern
Advantaqe
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve the
solicitor's license for Greta Zavitskaja and Iwona Utnicka for Southwestern Advantage.
*Solicitor's License - Vision Security
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve the
solicitor's license for Vision Security.
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*Gamblinq License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - Leech Lake
Leqacy
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
Leech Lake Legacy.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes as follows:
Human Services Fund - May 13, 2013
Joint Water Commission - May 1, 2013
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
Mayor Harris congratulated John Kluchka for being elected the new Chair of the Planning
Commission and thanked Cathy Waldhauser far serving as Chair. Mayor Harris had
questions regarding solar energy systems. Staff will determine if there is an interest in the
Environmental Commission discussing solar energy systems.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the Planning Commission minutes for May 13, 2013.
*Squad Car - Quote
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously ta purchase
through the Minnesota Materials Management Division, one 2014 Ford Police Marked
Interceptor all-Wheel Drive Sedan from Nelson Auto Center for $29,896.61.
*Approval of Requests for Beer and/or Wine at Brookview Park
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve the
requests for beer and/or wine at Brookview Park as recommended by staff.
Receipt of Mav 2013 Financial Reports
Mayor Harris had questions regarding the Bassett Creek revenues and capital purchases.
Sue Virnig, Finance Director answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Schmidgall, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the May 2013 Financial Reports.
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*Approval of Amendinq the North Wirth Tax Increment District No. 3 to Discontinue
the Collection of Increment Generated from Certain Parcels
Member Pentel introduced the following resolutian and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 13-51
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE NORTH WIRTH DISTRICT NO. 3
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT T� DISCONTINUE THE
COLLECTION OF INCREMENT GENERATED FROM CERTAIN PARCELS
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Scanlon
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the fotlowing voted in favor thereof: Harris, Pentel,
Scanlon and Schmidgalt; and the following was absent: Clausen 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 Continuinq the Envision Connection Proiect Executive Board and
Bvlaws
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 13-52
RESOLUTION CONTINUING THE
ENVISION CONNECTION PROJECT EXECUTIVE BOARD
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: Harris, Pentel,
Scanlon and Schmidgall; and the following was absent: Clausen 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 Gity Clerk.
*Authorization to Submit Application to MnDOT for Metro Municipal Aqreement
Proqram - Douqlas Drive/Countrv Club Drive/TH 55 Intersection
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 13 -53
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSP4RTATION
MUNICIPAL AGREEMENT PROGRAM SUBMITTAL FOR INTERSECTION
IMPROVEMENTS AT COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE/DOUGLAS DRIVE (CSAH 102)
AND TRUNK HIGHWAY 55
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*Authorization to Submit Application to MnDOT for Metro Municipal Aqreement
Proqram - Douqlas Drive/Countrv Club Drive/TH 55 Intersection - 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: Harris, Pentel,
Scanlon and Schmidgall; and the following was absent: Clausen and the fallowing 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 Submit Application to MnDOT for Metro Municipal Aqreement
Proqram -Winnetka Avenue and TH 55 Intersection
Member Scanlon introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 13-54
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MUNICIPAL AGREEMENT PROGRAM SUBMITTAL FOR INTERSECTION
IMPROVEMENTS AT WINNETKA AVENUE AND TRUNK HIGHWAY 55
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: Harris, Pentel,
Scanlon and Schmidgall; and the following was absent: Clausen 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 - 2012 National Pollution and Discharqe Elimination Svstem (NPDES)
Phase ll - Storm Water Pollution Prevention Proqram, Annual Report to Minnesota
Pollution Control Aqencv
Eric Eckman, Public Works Specialist, 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 clased the public hearing.
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 13-55
RESOLUTION ISSUING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF NEED FOR
REVISIONS TO THE STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN
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Public Hearinq - 2012 National Pollution and Discharqe Elimination System (NPDES)
Phase II - Storm Water Pollution Prevention Proqram, Annual Report to Minnesota
Pollution Control Aqencv - 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: Harris, Pentel,
Scanlon and Schmidgall; and the following was absent: Clausen 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 - Portions of Drainaqe, Utilitv and Walkwav Easement Vacations - The
Colonnade - PUD #53 - Arcata Apartments
Jeannine Clancy 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.
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 13-56
RESOLUTION VACATING PORTIONS OF A
DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT AND WALKWAY EASEMENT
IN THE PLAT OF THE COLONNADE P.U.D. NO. 53
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member
Schmidgall and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Harris, Pentel, Scanlon and Schmidgall; and the following was absent: Clausen and the
following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resofution was declared duly
passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the City Clerk.
Second Consideration - Ordinance #499 -Amendinq Section 10.32 Reqardinq
Definition of Animals and Keepinq of Chickens
The following ordinance was MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Schmidgall:
ORDINANCE NO. 499, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amending Section 10.32 Regarding Definition of Animals and Keeping of Chickens
Eric Seaburg, EIT, Engineer, presented a staff report and answered questions from the
Council. Jeannine Clancy and Thomas Burt answered questions from the Council.
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Second Consideration - Ordinance #499 - AmendinA Section 10.32 Reqardinq
Definition of Animals and Keepina of Chickens - Continued
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Harris and motion failed to add Section 11. This
ordinance will sunset in five years. Council Members Harris, Pentel and Schmidgall voted
no.
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Harris and motion failed to add the following condition:
Subdivision 3 (C)(11). Once the chicken coop is no longer in use for its intended purpose
or the license is not renewed the chicken coop must be removed. Council Members Harris,
Pentel and Schmidgalt voted no.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Schmidgall and motion carried unanimously to approve on
Second Consideration, Ordinance #499, 2nd Series Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as
follows:
CLAUSEN - ABSENT HARRIS - YES PENTEL - YES
SCANLON - NO SCHMIDGALL - YES
Second Consideration - Ordinance #500 -Amendment to the 2013 Master Fee
Schedule - Chicken Coop License and Initial Investiqation
The following ordinance was MOVED by Schmidgall, seconded by Pentel:
ORDINANCE NO. 500, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CQDE
Amendment to the Master Fee Schedule for
Chicken Coop License and Initial Investigation
Sue Virnig, Finance Director, presented the staff report and answered questions from the
Council.
MOVED by Schmidgall, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to approve an
Second Consideration, Ordinance #500, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as
follows:
CLAUSEN -ABSENT HARRIS - YES PENTEL - YES
SCANLON - NO SCHMIDGALL - YES
Approval of Wine On-Sale (Includinq Stronq Beer) and Non-intoxicatinq Malt Liquor -
Nonq's Thai Cuisine Inc.
Sergeant Roberts presented the staff report and answered questions from the Council.
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Approval of Wine On-Sale (Includinq Stronq Beer) and Non-intoxicatinq Malt Liquor -
Nonq's Thai Cuisine Inc. - Continued
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve the
issuance of a Wine On-Sale (including strong Beer) and Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor
license to Nong's Thai Cuisine Inc., located at 2520 Hillsboro Avenue North in the Sunny
Hollow Shopping Center.
Authorizinq Reportinq Requirements for Local Performance Measurement Proqram
Sue Virnig, Finance Director, presented the staff report and answered questions from the
Council. Thomas Burt answered questions from the Council.
Member Scanlon introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 13-57
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
FOR THE LOCAL PERFORMANCE PROGRAM
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Pentel
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Harris, Pentel,
Scanlon and Schmidgall; and the following was absent: Clausen 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.
Announcements of Meetinqs
The Fire and Police Open House is June 19, 2013 from 6 to 8 pm at all Police/Fire
buildings.
A Beyond the Yellow Campaign meeting will be held on June 19, 2013 at 7 pm at the
Crystal Community Center.
A Bassett Creek Water Management Commission will be held on June 20, 2013 at 11:30 am.
The Fire Relief Association Street Dance will be held on June 22, 2013 at 5 pm at the
Chester Bird American Legion.
A Bassett Creek Water Management Commission tour will be held on June 24, 2013 from
1 to 4 pm leaving from Golden Valley City Hall.
A Concert in the Park featuring the Axis Mundi will be held on June 24, 2013 at 7 pm at
Brookview Park.
The first newly appointed Human Rights Commission will be held on June 25, 2015 at
7 pm.
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Announcements of Meetinqs - Continued
A Neighborhood Meeting will be held on June 25, 2Q13 at 7 pm at Cavenant Village, 5800
St. Croix Avenue North.
The Board/Commission Recognition Dinner will be held on June 27, 2013 at 6:30 pm at the
Brookview Community Center.
The next City Council meeting will be held on July 2, 2013 at 6:30 pm.
A Citizenship Ceremony will be held on July 4, 2013 at 10:30 am at City Hall.
The Council will discuss the board/commission status on July 2, 2013 immediately
following the Council Meeting.
A Hiawatha Light Rail Transit Tour will be held on July 27, 2013 at 8:30 am and residents
can contact the Planning Department if they are interested in attending.
Mayor and Council Communication
The Council will not conduct any Neighborhood Meeting in July and August. The Council
will discuss the process for establishing Neighborhood Meetings at the July
Council/Manager meeting.
The Council will discuss at a future Council/Manager meeting setting limits on selection of
board/commission Chair and Vice-Chair appointments.
The Council will begin discussing the 2014-2015 budget at the July through December
Council/Manager meetings.
Adiournment
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Schmidgall and motion carried unanimously to adjourn
the meeting at 7:47 pm.
Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant