04-17-14 CC Minutes Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
April 17, 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 17, 2014 at 6:30 pm.
The following members were present: Clausen, Fonnest, Harris, Schmidgall and Snope.
Also present were: Thomas Burt, City Manager; Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public Works;
David Schelzel, Assistant City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant.
Pledqe of Alleqiance
Guthema Roba, author, read two poems and lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Acceptance of Donations - General Mills for CPR Mannequins
Mark Kuhnly, Fire Chief, introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the
Council.
Rick Pertile, Safety and Environmental Manager, General Mills, reviewed their safety
program and donation of CPR mannequins.
MOVED by Snope, seconded by Fonnest and motion carried unanimously to accept the
donation from General Mills of eight adult and child CPR mannequins for public education.
The Council thanked General Mills for their donation.
The Council also congratulated and acknowledged Mark Kuhnly on his retirement.
Approval of Aqenda
MOVED by Clausen, seconded by Fonnest and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of April 17, 2014 as amended: distribution of material for Authorizing Issuance and
Sale of: $2,335,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2014A, $750,000
General Obligation Equipment Certificates of Indebtedness, Series 2014B and $4,165,000
General Obligation Improvement Refunding Bonds, Series 2014C and Authorizing Open
Space and Recreation Commission to Establish a Teen Committee and Approve By-laws.
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Approval of Consent Aqenda
MOVED by Clausen, seconded by Fonnest and motion carried unanimously to approve the
consent agenda of April 17, 2014 as amended: removal of Appointment of Interim Building
Official; Authorizing Issuance and Sale of: $2,335,000 General Obligation Improvement
Bonds, Series 2014A, $750,000 General Obligation Equipment Certificates of
Indebtedness, Series 2014B and $4,165,000 General Obligation Improvement Refunding
Bonds, Series 2014C; and Authorizing Call of Outstanding Series 2004C Bonds - Storm
Sewer Utility Revenue Bonds.
*Approval of Minutes - Citv Council Meetinq -April 1, 2014
MOVED by Clausen, seconded by Fonnest and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Council Meeting minutes of April 1, 2014 as submitted.
*Approval of Check Reqister
MOVED by Clausen, seconded by Fonnest and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City check register as submitted.
*Solicitor's License - Seth Schuett on behalf of Edward Jones
MOVED by Clausen, seconded by Fonnest and motion carried unanimously to approve the
solicitor's license for Seth Schuett on behalf of Edward Jones.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Clausen, seconded by Fonnest and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes as follows:
Board of Zoning Appeals - February 25, 2014
Human Services Fund - March 10, 2014
Human Rights Commission - February 25, 2014
Joint Water Commission - February 5, 2014
Envision Connection Project Executive Board - February 25, 2014
Open Space and Recreation Commission - February 24, 2014
Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission - February 20, 2014
*Street Construction and Maintenance Materials - Bids
MOVED by Clausen, seconded by Fonnest and motion carried unanimously to award the
bids for the purchase of the following street construction and maintenance materials to the
lowest responsible bidders. The bids are as follows:
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*Street Construction and Maintenance Materials - Bids - Continued
Type LV4 Wearing Course C.S. McCrossan Construction, Inc. $47.00/Ton
Mix LVWE45030B
Type LV3 Non-Wearing Course C.S. McCrossan Construction, Inc. $42.00/Ton
Mix LVNW35030B
Type SP 9.5 Wearing Course Commercial Asphalt Co. $53.20/Ton
Mix SPWEB340C
Type SP 9.5 Wearing Course Bituminous Roadways, Inc. $46.00/Ton
Mix SPWE6340B
Type SP 9.5 Wearing Course Commercial Asphalt Co. $52.95/Ton
Mix SPWEB240C
Type SP 9.5 Wearing Course Bituminous Roadways, Inc. $46.00/Ton
Mix SPWEB240B
Type SP 9.5 Wearing Course C.S. McCrossan Construction, Inc. $53.00/Ton
Mix SPWEB330B
Type SP 9.5 Wearing Course C.S. McCrossan Construction, Inc. $46.75/Ton
Mix SPWEA240B
Type SP 12.5 Non-Wearing Course Bituminous Roadways, Inc. $46.00/Ton
Mix SPNWB230B
Type 3A32 Concrete Mixture Knife River $105.00/CY
Type 4000# Concrete Mixture Knife River $106.00/CY
Type 4000# Concrete Mixture (HE) Knife River $117.00/CY
Extra Delivery Cost for Loads under 5 CY Knife River $100.00/Load
Environmental Washout Knife River $20.00/Load
Appointment of Interim Buildinq Official
Council Member Clausen had questions regarding the Interim Building Official. Thomas
Burt answered questions from the Council.
Member Clausen introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 14-31
RESOLUTION APPOINTING JERRY FREVEL AS
INTERIM CITY BUILDING OFFICIAL
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Snope
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Clausen,
Fonnest, Harris, Schmidgall and 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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*Authorization to Siqn Amendment to Bassett Creek Watershed ManaQement
Commission Joint Powers Aqreement
MOVED by Clausen, seconded by Fonnest and motion carried unanimously to authorize
signing the amendment to the BCWMC Joint Powers Agreement.
Authorizinq Issuance and Sale of: $2,335,000 General Obliqation Improvement
Bonds, Series 2014A, $750,000 General Obliqation Equipment Certificates of
Indebtedness, Series 2014B and $4,165,000 General Obliqation Improvement
Refundinq Bonds, Series 2014C
Council Member Fonnest highlighted the issuance and sale. Sue Virnig, Finance Director,
answered questions from the Council.
Member Fonnest introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 14-32
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE AND SALE OF$2,335,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2014A
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Clausen
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Clausen,
Fonnest, Harris, Schmidgall and 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.
Member Fonnest introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 14-33
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $750,000 GENERAL
OBLIGATION EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS, SERIES 2014B
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Clausen
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Clausen,
Fonnest, Harris, Schmidgall and 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.
Member Fonnest introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 14-34
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $4,165,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2014C
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Authorizinq Issuance and Sale of: $2,335,000 General Obliqation Improvement
Bonds, Series 2014A, $750,000 General Obliqation Equipment Certificates of
Indebtedness, Series 2014B and $4,165,000 General Obliqation Improvement
Refundinq Bonds, Series 2014C - Continued
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Clausen
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Clausen,
Fonnest, Harris, Schmidgall and 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 Amended PUD Permit - Carousel Automobiles PUD #95 -
(Twin Cities Automotive) -Amendment#2
MOVED by Clausen, seconded by Fonnest and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor and City Manager to sign the amended PUD Permit for Carousel Automobiles
PUD No. 95, Amendment No. 2.
Authorizing Call of Outstandinq Series 2004C Bonds - Storm Sewer Utilitv Revenue
Bonds
Council Member Fonnest highlighted the issuance and sale. Sue Virnig, Finance Director,
answered questions from the Council.
Member Fonnest introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 14-35
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CALL OF OUTSTANDING
SERIES 2004C BONDS
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Clausen
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Clausen,
Fonnest, Harris, Schmidgall and 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 - Preliminarv Desiqn Plan Approval - PUD #115 - Morrie's Automotive
�Maserati & Bentlev) - 7400 Wavzata Boulevard - Morrie's Automotive Group,
Applicant
Jason Zimmerman, City Planner, presented the staff report and answered questions from
the Council. Allen Barnard answered questions from the Council.
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Public Hearinq - Preliminarv Desiqn Plan Approval - PUD #115 - Morrie's Automotive
(Maserati & Bentlev) - 7400 Wayzata Boulevard - Morrie's Automotive Group,
Applicant - Continued
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 Snope, seconded by Fonnest and motion carried unanimously to approve the
Preliminary Plan for Morrie's Automotive (Maserati & Bentley) PUD No. 115, subject to the
following conditions:
1. The plans prepared by mfra and Darwin Lindahl Architects, dated February 21, 2014,
submitted with the application shall become a part of this approval.
2. The recommendations and requirements outlined in the memo from the Public Works
Department to Mark Grimes, Community Development Director, dated March 17,
2014, shall become a part of this approval.
3. The recommendations and requirements outlined in the memo from the Fire
Department to Mark Grimes, Community Development Director, dated March 14,
2014, shall become a part of this approval.
4. The Applicant shall submit a lighting plan.
5. A bicycle rack shall be added to the property.
6. Access to the newly created Lot 2 shall be maintained via a driveway easement.
7. The Final Plat shall include "P.U.D. No. 115" in its title.
8. The City Attorney shall determine if a park dedication fee is required for this project
prior to Final Plan approval.
9. The final design shall be reviewed by the City prior to Final Plan approval.
10.A11 signage must meet the requirements of the City's Sign Code (Section 4.20).
11.The design shall be reviewed for ways to improve the consistency of the fa�ade from
the front, west, and east.
12.Trees shall be planted at a minimum of 1 tree per 50' of landscaped frontage along
Pennsylvania Avenue.
13.The Applicant shall consider ways to increase the amount of pervious surface on the
property.
14.This approval is subject to all other state, federal, and local ordinances, regulations, or
laws with authority over this development.
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.
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Public Hearinq - Preliminarv Desiqn Plan Approval - PUD #115 - Morrie's Automotive
(Maserati & Bentlev) - 7400 Wavzata Boulevard - Morrie's Automotive Group,
Applicant - Continued
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.
Bottineau Transitwav Update
Jason Zimmerman, City Planner, updated the Council on the updated the Council on
upcoming meetings and events regarding the Bottineau Transitway and answered
questions from the Council.
Hennepin County will be conducting Bottineau Corridor Transitway Public Meetings to
discuss the Draft Environmental Impact Statement. One of the meetings will be held at
Golden Valley City Hall on May 7, 2014.
Staff is inviting the Planning Commission, Environmental Commission and Open Space
and Recreation Commission to attend the May 7 meeting. The Joint Commission meeting
will be held on May 15, 2014 at 7 pm. The report will be presented to the City Council on
May 20, 2014.
MOVED by Snope, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to acknowledge
the oral report.
Authorizinq Open Space and Recreation Commission to Establish a Teen Committee
and Approve Bv-laws
Brian Erickson, Recreation Supervisor, intruded the agenda item and answered questions
from the Council. Thomas Burt answered questions from the Council. Andrew Urevig, Jack
Knutson and Noa Appleses, students, answered questions from the Council.
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Authorizinq Open Space and Recreation Commission to Establish a Teen Committee
and Approve Bv-laws - Continued
Member Snope introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption, as amended:
RESOLUTION 14-36
RESOLUTION REGARDING TEEN COMMITTEE AUTHORIZING
OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH A COMMITTEE
REFERRED TO AS THE TEEN COMMITTEE AND PROVIDING THEREFORE
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Clausen
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Clausen,
Fonnest, Harris, Schmidgall and 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
The City Council will continue the discussion regarding board and commission
appointments immediately following the Council Meeting on April 17, 2014.
The Hennepin County Open Book meeting will be held on April 22, 2014 from 4 to 6 pm at
City Hall.
Some Council Members may attend the Bassett Creek Restoration Project Open House on
April 24, 2014 from 5 to 7:30 pm at City Hall.
The Council will hold a City Council Workshop on April 26, 2014 at 9 am in City Hall.
Some Council Members may attend the Neighborhood Meeting on April 29, 2014 from 7 to
8:30 pm at the Valley of Peace Lutheran Church.
Some Council Members may attend Mark Kuhnly's Retirement Party on April 30, 2014 from
2 to 6 pm at the Brookview Community Center.
A Neighborhood Watch meeting will be held on May 1, 2014 at 7 pm in City Hall.
The Step To It Challenge Kick Off will be held on May 4, 2014 at 1 pm at the Brookview
Park Large Picnic Shelter.
The next City Council meeting is May 6, 2014 at 6:30 pm.
The Bottineau DEIS Open House and Public Hearing will be held on May 7, 2014 at 6 pm
at City HaIL
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Announcements of Meetinqs - Continued
The Human Rights Commission Understanding Mental Illness in Children Event will be
held on May 8, 2014 at 6:30 pm at City Hall.
Mavor and Council Communications
Mayor Harris stated the Hennepin County Medical Center Clinic will hold an Open House in
May 13, 2014.
The Council thanked the participants who attended the Run the Valley event as well as the
Human Services Fund and city staff who helped with the event.
Mayor Harris updated the Council on the Regional Mayor's meeting he attended.
The Council recognized and thanked Gina Purcell, Sun Post reporter for coverage of
Golden Valley events.
Mayor Harris and Thomas Burt reviewed the meeting held with Moody's.
Council Members Fonnest and Snope reviewed the meeting and tour with Oasis.
Adiournment
MOVED by Clausen, seconded by Fonnest and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the
meeting at 8:06 pm.
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Shep d M. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
Ju y Nally, dministrative sistant