08-07-13 CC Minutes Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
August 7, 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 August 7, 2013 at 6:30 pm.
The following members were present: Clausen, Harris, Scanlon and Schmidgall; and the
following was absent: Pentel. 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.
Board/Commission Oath of Office and Presentation of Certificate of Appointment
Mayor Harris administered the oath of office and presented a Certificate of Appointment,
mug and city pin to: David Perich, Board of Zoning Appeals; Brian Cook, Human Rights
Commission; Carolyn Kaehr, Human Rights Commission; and Wendy Rubinyi, Envision
Connection Project Board of Directors. Richard Ornstein, Board of Zoning Appeals was
unable to attend.
Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Presentation
Susan Blood, Executive Director; Melanie Christenson, City Board Member; �arry
Kennebeck, Senior Board Member Coordinator; and Anita Perkins, Program Coordinator,
reviewed programs and services offered through the Council.
The Council thanked the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council and staff for the
presentation and their hard work.
Approval of Aqenda
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of August 7, 2013 as amended: Adopting Findings of Fact and Issuing a Statement
of Public Purpose - Portions of Tracts H, I, and K of Registered Land Survey No. 106
(Northwest Corner of I-394 and TH 100) staff distributed an amended resolution; Public
Hearing - Precious Metal Dealer License Renewal - Jewelry Manufa�turer's Exchange, Inc.
and Public Hearing - Ordinance #503 - Final Design Plan Approval - PUD #112 - The 3.9.4
Apartments - Global One Golden Valley, LLC, Applicant, both public hearings will be
continued to the August 20, 2013 Council Meeting.
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Approval of Consent Aqenda
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Schmidgall and motion carried unanimously to approve
the agenda of August 7, 2013 as amended: Adopting Findings of Fact and Issuing a
Statement of Public Purpose - Portions of Tracts H, I, and K of Registered Land Survey
No. 106 (Northwest Corner of I-394 and TH 100) staff distributed an amended resolution.
*Approval of Minutes - Citv Council Meetinq - Mav 21, 2013
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Schmidgall and motion carried unanimously to approve
the City Council Meeting minutes of May 21, 2013 as submitted.
*Approval of Check Reqister
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Schmidgall and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the payment of the City and Housing and Redevelopment Authority as submitted.
*General Business Licenses
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Schmidgall and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the issuance of licenses as recommended by staff.
*Solicitor's License - Seth Schuett for Edward Jones Investments
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Schmidgall and motion carried unanimously to approve
the solicitor's license for Seth Schuett for Edward Jones Investments.
*Solicitor's License -Workinq America AFL-CIO
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Schmidgall and motion carried unanimously to approve
the solicitor's license for Working American AFL-CIO.
*Gamblinq License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - People
Respondinq in Social Ministrv
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Schmidgall and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of notice requirement for
People Responding in Social Ministry.
*Therapeutic Massaqe Certificate - Stephanie Paiqe Chapman
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Schmidgall and motion carried unanimously to approve
the issuance of a therapeutic massage certificate to Stephanie Paige Chapman at
Massage Envy, 7704 Olson Memorial Highway.
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*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Schmidgall and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the minutes as follows:
Planning Commission - June 10, 2013
Board of Zoning Appeals - June 25, 2013
Environmental Commission - May 20, 2013
Open Space and Recreation Commission -April 22, 2013
Bassett Creek Water Management Commission - June 20, 2013
*Receipt of June 2013 Financial Reports
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Schmidgall and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the June 2013 Financial Reports.
*Call for Public Hearinq - Multifamilv Housinq Revenue Note and Adoption of
Housinq Proqram - Hammer Residences, Inc. Proiect - 9/3/13
Member Scanlon introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 13-69
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON
THE ISSUANCE OF A MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE NOTE
UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, CHAPTER 462G, ADOPTION OF A
HOUSING PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING
THE PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE OF THE HEARING
(HAMMER RESIDENCES, INC. PROJECT)
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:
Clausen, Harris, Scanlon and Schmidgall; and the following was absent: Pentel, 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 Administrative Hearinqs -Appeal of Administrative Citations - Residential
Propertv Maintenance Code - 3022 Golden Vallev Road - 8/13/13
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Schmidgall and motion carried unanimously to call for
Administrative Hearings on appeal of the Residential Property Maintenance Code
Administrative Citations for August 13 at 5:30 pm and 6 pm.
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*Residential Street Liqhtinq (RSL 237) - Noble/Maior Drive and Heathbrooke Circle
Call for Feasibilitv Studv and Call for Public Hearinq
Member Scanlon introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 13-70
RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATIQN
OF REPORT ON IMPROVEMENT
RSL 237
NOBLE DRIVE, MAJOR DRIVE AND HEATHBROOKE CIRCLE
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:
Clausen, Harris, Scanlon and Schmidgall; and the following was absent: Pentel, 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.
Member Scanlon introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 13-71
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT
RSL 237
NOBLE DRIVE, MAJOR DRIVE AND HEATHBROOKE CIRGLE
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:
Clausen, Harris, Scanlon and Schmidgall; and the following was absent: Pentel, 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.
*Commendinq Aqencies for Storm Damaqe Cleanup - Hennepin Countv and
Minnesota Department of Transportation
Member Scanlon introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 13-72
RESOLUTION COMMENDING HENNEPIN COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS
TRANSPORTATION DIVISION FOR THE TIMELY AND IMPORTANT
ASSISTANCE GIVEN TO THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY
IN RESPONSE TO JUNE 21-22, 2013 STORMS
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:
Clausen, Harris, Scanlon and Schmidgall; and the following was absent: Pentel, 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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*Commendinq Aqencies for Storm Damaqe Cleanup - Hennepin County and
Minnesota Department of Transportation - Continued
Member Scanlon introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 13-73
RESOLUTION COMMENDING MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FQR THE TIMELY AND IMPORTANT ASSISTANCE GIVEN TO
THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY IN RESPONSE TO JUNE 21-22, 2013 STORMS
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:
Clausen, Harris, Scanlon and Schmidgall; and the following was absent: Pentel, and the
following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resotution was declared duly
passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the City Clerk.
*Call for Public Hearinq - Easement Vacations to Vacate Allev and Easements in the
Plats of Sprinq Green South and Reqistered Land Survev No. 106 (The
Three.Nine.Four Apartments) - 8/20/13
Member Scanlon introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 13-74
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC HEARING ON AUGUST 20, 2013
TO CONSIDER VACATION OF PORTIONS OF PUBLIC ALLEY
AND UTILITY EASEMENTS IN THE PLATS OF SPRING GREEN SOUTH
AND REGISTERED LAND SURVEY NO. 106
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:
Clausen, Harris, Scanlon and Schmidgall; and the following was absent: Pentel, 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.
*Ad_optinq Findinqs of Fact and Issuinq a Statement of Public Purpose - Portions of
Tracts H, I, and K of Reqistered Land Survev No. 106 (Northwest Corner of I-394 and
TH 100)
Member Scanlon introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption, as amended:
RESOLUTION 13-75
RESOLUTION ADOPTING FINDINGS OF FACT AND ISSUING
A STATEMENT OF PUBLIC PURPOSE FOR MNDOT ALLEY PARCELS
(NORTHWEST CORNER I-394 AND TH 100)
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*Adoptinq Findinqs of Fact and Issuina a Statement of Public Purpose - Portions of
Tracts H, I, and K of Reqistered Land Survev No. 106 (Northwest Corner of I-394 and
TH 100) - Continued
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:
Clausen, Harris, Scanlon and Schmidgall; and the following was absent: Pentel, 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 - Precious Metal Dealer License Renewal - Jewelrv Manufacturer's
Exchanqe, Inc.
Thomas Burt stated staff is recommending the public hearing be continued to the August
20, 2013 City Council meeting. Burt stated that as of January 1, 2013 the dealer was
required to input daily reports to the police department electronically but due to some
glitches in the system they have not complied. Burt stated the dealer is closed and is
recommending the hearing be continued to allow the dealer time to update the reports.
Thomas Burt and Allen Barnard 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 Schmidgall, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to continue
the public hearing for consideration of the precious metal dealer license renewal for the
Jewelry Manufacturer's Exchange Inc. to the August 20, 2013 City Council meeting.
Council Member Pentel was absent.
Public Hearinq - Ordinance #502 - Conditional Use Permit#134 - 6124 Olson
Memorial Hiqhwav - Jeff Forss, The Aliqnment Guv, Applicant
The following ordinance was MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Schmidgall:
ORDINANCE NO. 502, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Approval of Conditional Use Permit Number 134
6124 Olson Memorial Highway
Jeff Forss, The Alignment Guy, Applicant
Mark Grimes, Community Development Director, presented the staff report and answered
questions from the Council. Jeff Forss, Applicant, answered questions from the Council.
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Public Hearinq - Ordinance #502 - Conditional Use Permit#134 - 6124 Olson
Memorial Hiqhwav -Jeff Forss, The Aliqnment Guv, Applicant
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 Scanlon, seconded by Schmidgall and motion carried to adopt Ordinance
#502, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
CLAUSEN - YES HARRIS - YES PENTEL -ABSENT
SCANLON - YES SCHMIDGALL - YES
Public Hearinq - Ordinance #503 - Final Desiqn Plan Approval - PUD #112 - The 3.9.4
Apartments - Global One Golden Vallev, LLC, Applicant
Thomas Burt stated that due to a legal issue regarding a portion of the subject property
with the State of Minnesota staff recommends continuing the item until the next City
Council meeting.
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 Clausen, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried to continue the public
hearing for consideration of Ordinance #503 to the August 20, 2013 City Council meeting.
Council Member Pentel was absent.
First Consideration - Ordinance #504 - Amendinq Section 10.23 Reqardinq
Recreation Fires
The following ordinance was MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Clausen:
ORDINANCE NO. 504, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amending Section 10.23 Regarding Recreational Fires
Mark Grimes, Community Development Director, presented the staff report and answered
questions from the Council. Thomas Burt and Jeannine Clancy answered questions from
the Council.
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Schmidgall and motion carried to remove Subdivision
4(C): All recreational fires shall remain within an Approved Outdoor Fireplace. Council
Member Schmidgall voted no. Council Member Pentel was absent.
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First Consideration - Ordinance #504 - Amendinq Section 10.23 Reqardinq
Recreation Fires - Continued
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Clausen and motion carrisd to adopt Ordinance #504,
2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
CLAUSEN - YES HARRIS - YES PENTEL -ABSENT
SCANLON - YES SCHMIDGALL - NO
Authorization to Siqn Amended PUD Permit - General Mills PUD No. 83 -Amendment
No. 2
Mark Grimes, Community Development Director, presented the staff report and answered
questions from the Council. Tom Hogan, General Manager, Senior Manager, Global Real
Estate and Project Management, answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Schmidgall, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried to authorize the Mayor
and City Manager to sign the amended PUD Permit for General Mills PUD 83, Amendment
#2 to allow for a building addition to its James Ford Bell campus located at 9000 Plymouth
Avenue North. Council Member Pentel was absent.
Establishinq Bottineau Liqht Rail Transit Planninq Advisorv Committee
Mark Grimes, Community Development Director, presented the staff report and answered
questions from the Council. Thomas Burt answered questions from the Council.
Member Clausen introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 13-76
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE
BOTTINEAU LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT (LRT) PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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:
Clausen, Harris, and Schmidgall; and the following was absent: Pentel, 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
A Special City Council meeting will be held on August 13, 2013 at 5:30 and 6 pm.
The next Council/Manager meeting will be held on August 13, 2013 at 6:30 pm.
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Announcements of Meetinqs - Continued
Some Council Members may attend the pancake breakfast fundraiser on August 14, 2013
from 8:30 to 10:3Q am at Covenant Village.
A Bottineau LRT Station Planning Community Meeting will be held on August 15, 2013
from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Unity Christ Church, 4000 Golden Valley Road.
The next City Council meeting will be held on August 20, 2013 at 6:30 pm.
The Annual PRISM Golf Tournament will be held on September 13, 2013 at the Brookview
Golf Course at 11 am.
The PRISM dinner and silent auction wiii be held on September 13, 2013 at Good
Shepherd Church beginning at 5pm
Mavor and Council Communication
Council Members discussed the Night to Unite Events they attended on August 6, 2013.
The Council thanked city staff and residents for the help in making the event such a
success.
Mayor Harris and Thomas Burt updated the Council on the meeting that was held with the
cities of Golden Valley, Robbinsdale, St. Louis Park, New Hope, Crystal and CenterPoint
Energy to discuss the aftermath of the June storms, incident management, future storm
preparation and communication.
Mayor Harris stated the SunPost contacted him regarding the publication of a guest
column. Staff will draft a column regarding the upcoming Hennepin County Bottineau
hearing, open house and Golden Valley LRT Planning Advisory Committee. Mayor Harris
requested Council Members contact him about future column topics.
Council members discussed the Hiawatha LRT Tour held on July 15, 2013.
Adiournment
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the
meeting at 8:22 pm.
Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
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ATTEST:
Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant