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golilOFFICIAL MINUTES
va CITY COUNCIL MEETING
GOLDEN VALLEY, MINNESOTA
MAY 20, 2014
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Harris called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
1 A. Roll Call
Present: Mayor Harris, Council Members Clausen, Fonnest, Harris, Schmidgall and Snope.
1 B. Pledge of Allegiance
1 C. Certificate of Recognition - World War II Veterans
Mayor Harris presented certificates of recognition to World War II Veteran's Mr. Glen
Beaubairem, Mr. Howard Nelson and Mr. Arnold Rodstrom and thanked them for their
service.
1 D. Board/Commission Oath of Office and Presentation of Certificate of Appointment
Mayor Harris administered the oath of office and presented a Certificate of Appointment,
city mug and pin to: Ms. Teresa Martin, Ms. Susan Phelps and Mr. Mike Pristash to the
Human Rights Commission; and Ms. Jennifer Rudolph to the Human Service Fund.
2. ADDITIONS AND CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA
MOTION by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Snope to approve the
agenda of May 20, 2014 as revised: moving item 6E-Authorizing Issuance, Awarding Sale,
and Proving for Bond Payment to item 6A and in return moving item 6A-Approve a new
Liquor License for Harvest Cafe to item 6E and the motion carried unanimously.
3. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Clausen to
approve the consent agenda of May 20, 2014 as revised by removing items: 3E-
Acceptance of resignation letter from Mr. McCarty and 3L-Resolution authorizing
application to DEED for Cleanup Grant and the motion carried unanimously.
3A. Approve Minutes of City Council Meeting May 6, 2014.
3131. Approve City Check Register and Authorize the Payments of the Bills as Submitted.
3132. Approve Housing and Redevelopment Authority Check Register and Authorize the
Payments of Bills as Submitted.
3C1. Approve Solicitor's License for CA Connections LLC d/b/a Nfuse Direct LLC.
3C2. Approve Solicitor's License for The Fund for the Public Interest.
3C3 Approve Solicitor's License for Twin Cities Public Television.
3C4. Approve Fireworks Permit for Pyrotechnic Display, Inc. for the Golden Valley Fire
Relief Association Street Dance.
3D. Accept for filing the Minutes of Boards and Commissions as follows:
Human Services Fund - April 7, 2014
Human Rights Commission - March 25, 2014
Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission - April 17, 2014
Official City Council Minutes -2- May 20, 2014
3. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA-Continued
3G. Adopt Resolution 14-39 to Discontinue Collection of Tax Increment from the Parcels
located in the Golden Hills Tax Increment Financing District.
3H. Approve Authorization to Extend Fire Relief Association Street Dance Hours.
31. To receive and file the April 2014 Financial Reports.
3J. Approve Conditional Extension for Filing of Plat and Submitting Final PUD Plan
Application - PUD #107 - The Towers at West End - Southwest Quadrant of 1-394
and Highway 100 - Duke Realty, Applicant.
3K. Adopt Resolution 14-40 Providing Notice of Withdrawal from Five Cities Senior
Transportation Project.
3L. Adept Resolution autherizing Submittal of AppliGatien to MORReseta Departmen
Employment and Gnnnemin Deve'GpMent (DEED) Genfnminatien Cleanup ('_
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3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
3E. Accept Letter from Mr. Dean McCarty Regarding Resignation from the Planning
Commission.
Council Member Fonnest highlighted Mr. McCarty's service on the Planning Commission
and the Board of Zoning Appeals and thanked him for his service.
MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Clausen and
the motion carried unanimously to accept and file the letter from Mr. McCarty, dated May 2,
2014 regarding his immediate resignation from the Planning Commission.
3L. Submittal of Application to Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic
Development (DEED) Contamination Cleanup Grant Program. Resolution 14-41
Council Member Snope requested staff provide additional information regarding the
application grant process. Director of Public Works Clancy gave an overview of the process
and answered questions from the Council.
MOTION made by Council Member Snope, seconded by Council Member Clausen and the
motion carried unanimously to adopt Resolution 14-41 authorizing submittal of an
application to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
(DEED) Contamination Cleanup Grant Program.
Arbor Day Celebration Overview: Mayor Harris asked Council Member Fonnest for an
overview of the Arbor Day Celebration that was held at the School of Engineering and Arts
event on May 15, 2014. Mr. Wolfe and his fourth grade class poster winners addressed the
Council regarding their projects. The Council thanked the teacher and the students for
attending the meeting.
4. PUBLIC HEARING
4A. Public Hearing for Preliminary Plat Approval - Fretham 21St Addition - 400
Decatur Avenue North - Lake West Development, LLC, Applicant.
Community Development Director Grimes presented the staff report and answered
questions from the Council.
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing.
Official City Council Minutes -3- May 20, 2014
4A. Public Hearing for Preliminary Plat Approval — continued
Mr. Jansen, Lake West Development, gave an overview of the project and answered
questions from the Council.
Mayor Harris closed the public hearing.
MOTION made by Council Member Schmidgall, seconded by Council Member Clausen and
the motion carried unanimously to approve the Preliminary Plat for Fretham 21 st Addition,
400 Decatur Avenue North, subject to the following conditions:
1. The City Attorney will determine if a title review is necessary prior to approval of the final
plat.
2. A park dedication fee of $800 shall be paid before final plat approval.
3. The existing rear deck on the home at 400 Decatur Avenue North shall be removed or
rebuilt to allow the property to conform to the rear yard setback as outlined in Section
11 .21, Subd. 11(A) (2) of the City Code.
4. The existing shed shall be removed before building permits are issued.
5. The City Engineer's memorandum, dated April 23, 2014, shall become part of this
approval.
6. A Subdivision Development Agreement will be drafted for review and approval by the
City Council that will include issues found in the City Engineer's memorandum.
7. All applicable City permits shall be obtained prior to the development of the new lots.
6. NEW BUSINESS
6A. Authorizing Issuance, Awarding Sale, Prescribing the Form and Details and
Providing for the Payment 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. Resolutions 14-43, 14-44 and 14-45
Finance Director Virnig introduced the staff report.
Mr. MacGillvray, Springsted Incorporated, provided an overview of the bonds sales and
answered questions from the Council.
MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Clausen and
the motion carried unanimously to adopt Resolution 14-43, Authorizing Issuance, Awarding
Sale, Prescribing the Form and Details and providing for the Payment of $2,335,000
General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2014A.
MOTION made by Council Member Clausen, seconded by Council Member Schmidgall and
the motion carried unanimously to adopt Resolution 14-44, Authorizing Issuance, Awarding
Sale, Prescribing the Form and Details and providing for the Payment of $750,000 General
Obligation Equipment Certificates of Indebtedness Series 2014B.
MOTION made by Council Member Schmidgall, seconded by Council Member Fonnest and
the motion carried unanimously to adopt Resolution 14-45, Authorizing Issuance, Awarding
Sale, Prescribing the Form and Details and Providing for the Payment of $4,165,000
General Obligation Improvement Refunding Bonds Series 2014C.
Official City Council Minutes -4- May 20, 2014
6B. Approval of a Special Law authorizing the City of Golden Valley to issue an On-
Sale License for a City-Owned Golf Course and Community Center located at
200 Brookview Parkway. Resolution 14-42
Ms. Virnig presented the staff report. Council thanked State Representatives that were
involved in the efforts of getting the special law passed.
Director of Golf Operations Disch provided background on the report and answered Council
questions.
MOTION made by Council Member Snope, seconded by Council Member Clausen and the
motion carried unanimously to adopt Resolution 14-42, approving a Special Law
authorizing the City of Golden Valley to issue an On-Sale License for a City-Owned Golf
Course and Community Center located at 200 Brookview Parkway.
6C. Approval of a new On-Sale and Sunday Sale Liquor License for the City of
Golden Valley d/b/a Brookview Golf Course and Community Center.
MOTION made by Council Member Snope, seconded by Council Member Schmidgall and
the motion carried unanimously to approve the issuance of an On-Sale and Sunday Sale
Liquor License to the City of Golden Valley d/b/a Brookview Golf Course and Community
Center, located at 200 Brookview Parkway, upon acceptance and license received from the
State to June 30, 2014.
6D. Approval of On-Sale, Off-Sale, Sunday Sale, Club, Wine On-Sale and Non-
Intoxicating Malt Liquor License Renewals.
City Manager Burt presented the staff report.
MOTION made by Council Member Snope, seconded by Council Member Schmidgall and
the motion carried unanimously to approve the renewal of the respective liquor licenses for
the applicants as recommended by staff for the 2014-2015 license term.
6E. Approval of a new On-Sale and Sunday Sale Liquor License for RWB
Minneapolis Catering LLC d/b/a Harvest Cafe.
The Council welcomed Mr. Accion of Harvest Cafe to the community.
MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Clausen and
the motion carried unanimously to approve the issuance of an On-Sale and Sunday Liquor
License to RWB Minneapolis Catering LLC d/b/a Harvest Cafe, located at 5500 Wayzata
Boulevard, upon acceptance and license received from the State to June 30, 2014.
6F. Expressing Intent to Create and Administer a Tax Increment Finance District for
Cornerstone Creek Development. Resolution 14-46
Mayor Harris removed himself from consideration of this item due to a potential conflict of
interest. Mayor Pro Tem Clausen presided over the item.
Ms. Virnig presented the staff report and answered questions from the Council.
Official City Council Minutes -5- May 20, 2014
6F. Intent to Create TIF District Cornerstone Creek Development -continued
MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Clausen and
upon a vote being taken, the following voted in favor: Fonnest, Schmidgall, Snope and
Clausen and the following abstained; Harris. The motion carried to adopt Resolution 14-46
Expressing Intent to Create and Administer a Tax Increment Finance District for
Cornerstone Creek Development.
6G. Approve the City of Golden Valley Comments on the Bottineau Transitway Draft
Environmental Impact Statement.
City Planner Zimmerman presented the staff report and answered questions from the
Council.
Chair Kluchka of the Planning Commission and Chair Mattison of the Open Space and
Recreation Commission addressed the Council regarding the draft letter and answered
questions.
There was much Council discussion regarding the proposed draft letter of the City's
comments regarding the Bottineau Transitway and the amendments to be made before the
submission of it to Hennepin County.
MOTION made by Council Member Clausen, seconded by Council Member Fonnest and
the motion carried unanimously to approve the City of Golden Valley Comments on the
Bottineau Transitway Environmental Impact Statement based on the changes that Council
directed staff to implement.
6H. Announcements of Meetings.
The Wildwood Park play structure ribbon cutting will be held on May 21, 2014 at 11:15 am
at Wildwood Park.
The Golden Valley Historical Society will host Colonel Hubert's presentation of "From the
Militia to the National Guard 377 Years in Defense of Our Nation" on May 21 , 2014 at 6:30
pm in the Council Chambers.
A Neighborhood Meeting regarding 7200-7218 Harold Avenue PUD will be held on May 21 ,
2014 at 7:00 pm in the Council Conference Room.
The Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Annual Event will be held on May 21 ,
2014 from 11:45 am to 1:00 pm at the West Metro Fire Station.
The Metropolitan Council Environmental Services Customer Forum will be held on May 22,
2014 at 9:00 am in the Council Chambers.
The 7th Annual Lilac Project Maintenance Day event will be held on May 24, 2014 from 9:00
am to 1:00 pm at the Welcome Center - 6125 Olson Memorial Hwy.
Some Council Members may attend Live - Living in the Valley's quarterly activity to be held
on May 22, 2014 at 5:30 pm at Schullers.
Official City Council Minutes -6- May 20, 2014
6H. Announcements of Meetings — continued
The City Offices are closed on Monday, May 26, 2014 in observance of Memorial Day.
A Memorial Day Presentation will be held on May 26, 2014 at 1:00 pm at the Glen Haven
Memorial Gardens and Funeral Chapel.
A Memorial Day Program will be held on May 26, 2014 at 11 :00 am at the Chester Bird
American Legion.
A Bottineau LRT Policy Advisory Meeting will be held on May 27, 2014 from 1:00 pm to
3:00 pm at the Brooklyn Park City Hall.
The Southwest LRT Hearing on Municipal Consent will be held on May 29, 2014 at 5:30 pm
at the Hennepin County Government Center.
Robbinsdale School District's Adult Program Graduation will be held on May 29, 2014 at
7:00 pm at Robbinsdale Cooper High School.
The Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission Tour will be held on May 29, 2014
from 1 :00 pm to 4:30 pm.
PRISM's major fund raiser will be held on May 29, 2014 from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm at The
Metropolitan.
The next City Council meeting will be held on June 3, 2014.
61. Mayor and Council Communications.
Mayor Harris thanked Master Sergeant Giese and the other members of his group for
placing the American flags along Golden Valley Road in observance of Memorial Day.
Hennepin County Commissioner Higgins contacted Mayor Harris regarding the proposed
resolution to accept the City of Golden Valley into the Hennepin County Dispatch Center.
Adjournment
MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Clausen and
the motion carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 9:58 pm.
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ATTEST:
Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk