04-01-14 CC Minutes Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
April 1, 2014
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 April 1, 2014 at 6:30 pm.
The following members were present: Clausen, Fonnest, Harris, and Schmidgall; and the
following was absent: Snope. Also present were: Thomas Burt, City Manager; Jeannine
Clancy, Director of Public Works; David Schelzel, Assistant City Attorney; and Judy Nally,
Administrative Assistant.
Pledpe of Alleqiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Presentation of Certificate of Recoqnition: Katie Lonqar
Council Member Fonnest introduced the agenda item.
Mayor Harris presented Katie Longar with a Certificate of Recognition for community
service for Golden Valley Library's "Paws to Read with an Animal" Program.
Mary H. Steinbicker, Golden Valley Youth Services Librarian, reviewed the program and
Ms. Longar's impact on the program.
The Council congratulated Ms. Longar on her community service.
Support for Quad Cities Bevond the Yellow Ribbon Proiect
Mayor Harris introduced the agenda item.
Golden Valley VFW Commander Cookie Rivera, reviewed the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
Project and activities.
Member Clausen introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 14-27
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING QUAD CITIES
BEYOND THE YELLOW RIBBON PROJECT
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Fonnest
upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Clausen, Fonnest,
Harris and Schmidgall; and the following was absent: Snope, 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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Approval of Aqenda
MOVED by Clausen, seconded by Schmidgall and motion carried unanimously to approve
the agenda of April 1, 2014 as submitted.
Approval of Consent Aqenda
MOVED by Clausen, seconded by Fonnest and motion carried unanimously to approve the
consent agenda of April 1, 2014 as amended: removal of Authorization to Sign Agreement
with Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers for Open To Business.
*Approval of Minutes - Citv Council Meetinq - March 18, 2014
MOVED by Clausen, seconded by Fonnest and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Council Meeting minutes of March 18, 2014 as submitted.
*Approval of Check Reqister
MOVED by Clausen, seconded by Fonnest and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City and Housing and Redevelopment Authority check register as submitted.
*General Business Licenses
MOVED by Clausen, seconded by Fonnest and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the issuance of licenses as recommended by staff.
*Solicitor's License - Custom Remodeler's Inc.
MOVED by Clausen, seconded by Fonnest and motion carried unanimously to approve the
solicitor's license for Custom Remodeler's Inc.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Clausen, seconded by Fonnest and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes as follows:
Planning Commission - March 10, 2014
Board of Zoning Appeals - January 28, 2014
Environmental Commission - February 24, 2014
*Mower - Quotes
MOVED by Clausen, seconded by Fonnest and motion carried unanimously to purchase
one John Deere Commercial mower through the Minnesota Materials Management
Division from John Deere Company for $31,303.55
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Authorization to Siqn Aqreement with Metropolitan Consortium of Community
Developers for Open To Business
Council Member Fonnest reviewed his experiences having worked with the Open To
Business program.
Mark Grimes, Community Development Director, answered questions from the Council.
Member Fonnest introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 14-28
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A REQUEST FOR MATCHING FUNDS
THROUGH THE 2014 HENNENPIN COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE
AND AUTHORIZING ENTERING INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
METROPOLITAN CONSORTIUM OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPERS
FOR THE OPEN TO BUSINESS INITIATIVE
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Clausen
upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Clausen, Fonnest,
Harris and Schmidgall; and the following was absent: Snope, 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 Aqreement with Wilson Development Services, LLC for
Riqht-of-Wav Land Acquisition Services for pouqlas Drive Reconstruction Proiect
MOVED by Clausen, seconded by Fonnest and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the City Manager to sign the contract with Wilson Development Services, LLC for Land
Acquisition Services for the Douglas Drive Reconstruction Project for an amount not to
exceed $204,000.
*Authorization to Siqn Aqreements with Ruppert Appraisal & Consultation, Inc. and
Patchin Messner podd & Brumm for Real Estate Appraisal and Review Services for
Douqlas Drive Reconstruction Proiect
MOVED by Clausen, seconded by Fonnest and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the City Manager to sign the contract with Ruppert Appraisal and Consultation, Inc. and
Patchin Messner podd & Brumm for Real Estate Appraisal and Review Services for the
Douglas Drive Reconstruction Project for an amount not to exceed $126,000.
*Receipt of Februarv 2014 Financial Reports
MOVED by Clausen, seconded by Fonnest and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the February 2014 Financial Reports.
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*Approval of Golden Vallev Fire Department Relief Association Bv-Law Article XI
Increasinq Service Pension Level
Member Clausen introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 14-29
RESOLUTION APPROVING GOLDEN VALLEY FIRE DEPARTMENT RELIEF
ASSOCIATION BY-LAW ARTICLE XI INCREASING SERVICE PENSION
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Fonnest
upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Clausen, Fonnest,
Harris and Schmidgall; and the following was absent: Snope, 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 - Ordinance #517 - Final Desiqn Plan Approval - PUD #95 -
Amendment#2 - Carousel Automobiles (Porsche Dealership) - Twin Cities
Automotive d/b/a Golden Vallev TCA P., LLC, Applicant
The following ordinance was MOVED by Schmidgall, seconded by Fonnest:
ORDINANCE NO. 517, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Approval Amendment to Final Plan of Development
Carousel Automobiles (Porsche Dealership) P.U.D. No. 95, Amendment 2
Twin Cities Automotive DBA Golden Valley TCA P., LLC, Applicant
Mark Grimes, Community Development Director, introduced the agenda item and
answered questions from the Council. Jeannine Clancy answered questions from the
Council.
Wayne Pisinski, Twin Cities Automotive, and Nguyen Hoang, Baker Associates, reviewed
the plan 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 Schmidgall, seconded by Fonnest and motion carried unanimously to adopt
Ordinance #517, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
CLAUSEN -YES FONNEST - YES HARRIS SCHMIDGALL - YES SNOPE - ABSENT
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Public Hearinq - Drainaqe and Utilitv Easement Vacations - PUD #95 - Plat of
Carousel Automobiles (9191 and 9393 Wavzata Boulevard)
Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda and answered questions from the Council.
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.
Member Fonnest introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 14-30
RESOLUTION VACATING CERTAIN EASEMENTS IN THE PLAT OF
CAROUSEL AUTOMOBILES P.U.D. NO. 95
(9191 AND 9393 WAYZATA BOULEVARD)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Clausen
upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Clausen, Fonnest,
Harris and Schmidgall; and the following was absent: Snope, 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 Water Advisory Meeting will be held on April 3, 2014 at the Fridley Softening Plant at
4 pm. Council Member Fonnest will attend the meeting.
The next Housing and Redevelopment Authority Meeting will be held on April 8, 2014 at
6:30 pm.
The next Council/Manager meeting will be held on April 8, 2014 after the Housing and
Redevelopment Authority Meeting.
Some Council Members may attend the Golden Valley Historical Society Meeting on April
10, 2014 at 7 pm at the Golden Valley Historical Society.
Some Council Members may attend the Golden Valley Run the Valley Race/Walk on April
12, 2014 beginning at 7:45 am at the Brookview Community Center.
Some Council Members may attend the Three Rivers Park District - Parks Visioning
Session (Sochacki Park, Mary Hills and Rice Creek Nature area) on April 16, 2014 from 6
to 8 pm at the Robbinsdale Middle School.
The next City Council meeting is Thursday, April 17, 2014 at 6:30 pm.
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Announcements of Meetinqs - Continued
A Neighborhood Meeting will be held on April 29, 2014 at Valley of Peace Lutheran Church
at 7 pm. �
A Council Workshop will be held on April 26, 2014 at 9 am at City Hall.
Mavor and Council Communications
Mayor Harris stated he sent a letter of support to the Greater MSP for the City of
Minneapolis' bid to host Super Bowl LII in 2018.
Thomas Burt reviewed the items on the April Council/Manager Meeting. Staff will add
League of Minnesota Cities Conference and National League of Cities Conferences to the
agenda.
Mayor Harris reviewed the status of the liquor bill and transportation bill before the
Legislature.
Adiournment
MOVED by Fonnest, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the
meeting at 7:41 pm.
Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant