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07-01-14 CC Minutes Cq of ,goldbiNr OFFICIAL MINUTES valleyCITY COUNCIL MEETING GOLDEN VALLEY, MINNESOTA JULY 1, 2014 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Harris called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. 1A. Roll Call Present: Mayor Harris, Council Members Fonnest, Clausen, Schmidgall and Snope. 1 B. Pledge of Allegiance 1C. Board and 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: Mr. Ronald Blum - Planning Commission and Mr. Larry Johnson - Environmental Commission. 1 D. Summarization of City Council Executive Session held on June 19, 2014 regarding Evaluation of City Manager Mayor Harris read the summary statement. 2. ADDITIONS AND CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA MOTION made by Council Member Snope, seconded by Council Member Clausen to approve the agenda of July 1, 2014 as submitted and the motion carried unanimously. 3. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA MOTION made by Council Member Snope, seconded by Council Member Schmidgall to approve the consent agenda of July 1, 2014 as revised to remove items: 3E-Authorize Agreement with SEH, Inc. for Natural Resources Management Plan and 3M-Agreement between Minnesota DNR and City for Tree Planting on Public Property and the motion carried unanimously. 3A. Approve Minutes of Special City Council Meeting June 16, 2014, City Council Meeting June 17, 2014 and Executive Session Statement June 19, 2014. 3131. Approve City Check Register and authorize the payments of the bills as submitted. 3C1. Approve the solicitor's license for North Country Food Alliance. 3C2. Approve the solicitor's license for Bayport Roofing and Siding. 3C3. Approve the solicitor's license for Irakli Chigolashvili on behalf of Edward Jones 3D. Accept for filing the Minutes of Boards and Commissions as follows: 1 . Planning Commission - May 28, 2014 2. Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission - May 15, 2014 3. Envision Connection Project Executive Board - April 17, 2014 4. Community Center Task Force - May 20, 2014 3E —Authorize AgreemeRt with CE4Imo Natural Ro e��rGeSiMaRagemeGRt Parr 3F. Authorize Cooperative Agreement for preparation of feasibility report for Honeywell Pond Expansion at Douglas Drive and Duluth Street, Project BC-4 with the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission and authorize agreement for professional engineering services with WSB & Associates, Inc. to complete a feasibility study in an amount not to exceed $29,800. Official City Council Minutes -2- July 1, 2014 3. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA - continued 3G. Adopt Resolution 14-54 approving the appointment of Election Judges for the Primary Election to be held on August 12, 2014, 3H. Authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign amended Hennepin County Violent Offender Task Force 2014 Co-Operative Agreement. 31. Adopt Resolution 14-55 Appointing Jerold Frevel as Building Official. 3J. Approve requests for beer and/or wine at Brookview Park as recommended by staff. 3K. To receive and file the May 2014 Financial Reports. 3L. Authorize the Mayor and City Manager sign consulting services agreement with Stephen Tokle Inspections, Inc. for electrical inspections. 3,.A eri�g aMeRRdrnerRt to AgreerneRt for the Tree RaRtinn Grant Funded-by MORReseta Depa*neRt of Natural ReseurGeS. 3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA 3E. Authorize Agreement with SEH, Inc. for Natural Resources Management Plan Council Member Fonnest requested staff to provide additional details regarding the Natural Resources Management Plan. Public Works Specialist Eckman provided an overview of the Plan and answered questions for the Council. MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Clausen to authorize agreement with SEH, Inc. for Natural Resources Management Plan in an amount not to exceed $43,882 and the motion carried unanimously. 3M. Authorize Amendment to Agreement for the Tree Planting Grant Funded by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Council Member Fonnest requested staff provide information regarding the tree planting grant and in particularly the plan for dealing with ash trees in the City. Public Works Specialist Eckman descripted the City's tree planting plan and answered questions from the Council. MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Clausen to adopt Resolution 14-56 authorizing amendment to grant agreement between Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and City of Golden Valley for the General Obligation Bond proceeds designated for Tree Planting on Public Property and the motion carried unanimously. 4. PUBLIC HEARING 4A. Public Hearing - Final Design Plan Approval - Tennant Company PUD No. 114 - 701 Lilac Drive North - Tennant Company, Applicant City Planner Zimmerman presented the staff report and answered questions from the Council. Mayor Harris opened the public hearing. No speakers were present. Mayor Harris closed the public hearing. MOTION made by Council Member Schmidgall, seconded by Council Member Fonnest to table this item until the July 15, 2014 City Council meeting and the motion carried unanimously. Official City Council Minutes -3- July 1, 2014 4B. Public Hearing - Preliminary Plan for Carousel Automobiles PUD No. 95, Amendment #3 - 9191 and 9393 Wayzata Boulevard - Twin Cities Automotive DBA Golden Valley TCAP., LLC, Applicant City Planner Zimmerman presented the staff report and answered questions from the Council. Mr. Pisinski, Applicant, and Mr. Hoang, Architect, reviewed the plans and answered questions from the Council Mayor Harris opened the public hearing. No speakers were present. Mayor Harris closed the public hearing. There was much Council discussion regarding the proposed lighting plans from the applicant and in particularly for the Porsche portion for the site. MOTION made by Council Member Clausen, seconded by Council Member Snope to approve the Preliminary Plan for Carousel Automobiles PUD No. 95, Amendment #3, subject to the following conditions with revises made to item number 5: 1. The plans prepared by Baker Associates and submitted with the application on May 8, 2014, shall become a part of this approval. 2. The recommendations and requirements outlined in the memo from the Fire Department to Mark Grimes, Community Development Director, dated June 2, 2014, shall become a part of this approval. 3. The recommendations and requirements outlined in the memo from the Public Works Department to Mark Grimes, Community Development Director, dated June 3, 2014, shall become a part of this approval. 4. Parking in the lot south of Wayzata Boulevard shall be limited to inventory vehicles. Employee parking in this area will not be permitted. 5. The lightiRg plaR shall be revised to briRg the lightiRg levels of the entire sate inte ronformanno with the requirements of the Git y's Outdoor Lighting Ge do (SeGtien 11 .73-) within a peried of five years vv - � 5. The lighting plan shall be revised so that the lighting levels of the Porsche portion of the site will conform to the requirements of the City's Outdoor Lighting Code (Section 11.73) and will consider revising the lighting over whole site within a period of five years. 6. All signage must meet the requirements of the City's Sign Code (Section 4.20). 7. 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. 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. Official City Council Minutes -4- July 1, 2014 4B. Public Hearing - Preliminary Plan for Carousel Automobiles PUD — continued 6. The PUD plan meets the PUD Intent and Purpose provision and all other PUD ordinance provisions. 4C. Public Hearing - Ordinance #519 - Rezoning from Single Family Residential Zoning District (R-1) to Moderate Density Residential Zoning District (R-2) - 1001 Lilac Drive North - Max Zelayaran, Applicant City Planner Zimmerman stated that items 4C and 4D are related issues. He presented the staff report and answered questions from the Council. Attorney Barnard answered questions from the Council. City Manager Burt answered questions from the Council. Mr. Max Zelayaran, Applicant, reviewed his plans and answered questions from the Council. Mayor Harris opened the public hearing. Mr. Randy Anderson, 5645 Lindsay Street, stated he was not opposed to redevelopment but he is opposed to having two twin homes built on the lot. He is concerned about having more rental properties in the area and that the applicant stated he would built the single family home for $200,000. He is worried as to where the driveway placements will be due to the busy street is on a hill. He would like to see a park on the lot but would be okay with two single homes and one twin home. Mr. Michael Garant, 5540 Lindsay Street, stated he would be okay with two single homes and one twin home but not the proposed one single home and two twin homes. He stated Lilac Drive is a busy street that at one time had stop signs. He would like the signs back up. Ms. Renee Bergquist, 5620 Lindsay Street, stated she is not opposed to two single homes and one twin but does not feel there is not enough room for the proposed two twins and one single family home. She is concerned about the noise levels due to the fact the new homes will be built on a hill above her home. She also stated the neighborhood has had past sewer flowing issues and feels more homes in the area will bring more issues. She would like to see a park or community garden on the lot. Mr. Anderson stated at a neighborhood meeting he attended, it was stated the sewer flowing issues would be address when the street improvements were done. The improvements were scheduled to be done in 2016 but now have been pushed to 2018 or later. Mr. Mick Bergquist, 5620 Lindsay Street, stated he is concerned about water drainage in the area. He feels that if these homes are built, because they are on a hill that he would have water drainage problems. Mayor Harris closed the public hearing. There was much Council discussion regarding the proposed variance for rezoning and the subdivision of the lot. MOTION made by Council Member Clausen, seconded by Mayor Harris to table this item until the August 19, 2014 City Council meeting and extend the application date, upon a vote being taken, the following voted in favor thereof: Clausen, Fonnest and Harris and the following voted against: Schmidgall and Snope and the motion carried. Official City Council Minutes -5- July 1, 2014 4D. Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat Approval - Golden Valley Homes - 1001 Lilac Drive North City Planner Zimmerman presented the staff report and answered questions from the Council. MOTION made by Council Member Clausen, seconded by Council Member Fonnest to table this item until the August 19, 2014 City Council meeting, upon a vote being taken, the following voted in favor thereof: Clausen, Fonnest and Harris and the following voted against: Schmidgall and Snope and the motion carried. 4E. Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat Approval - Olson Tralee - 125 Cutacross Road City Planner Zimmerman presented the staff report and answered questions from the Council. Mr. Peter Knaeble, Applicant, reviewed his plans and answered questions for the Council. Mayor Harris opened the public hearing. No speakers were present. Mayor Harris closed the public hearing. MOTION made by Council Member Clausen, seconded by Council Member Snope to approve the Preliminary Plat for Olson Tralee, 125 Cutacross Road, subject to the following conditions and the motion carried unanimously. 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 $1,400 shall be paid before final plat approval. 3. The City Engineer's memorandum, dated March 17, 2014, shall become part of this approval. 4. All applicable City permits shall be obtained prior to the development of the new lots. 6. NEW BUSINESS 6A. First Consideration - Ordinance #520 - Water Fee on City Utility Bill for Emergency Water Supply Finance Director Virnig presented the staff report and answered questions from the Council. City Manager Burt answered questions from the Council. MOTION made by Council Member Snope, seconded by Council Member Fonnest to adopt First Consideration, Ordinance #520, Amendment to the Master Fee Schedule for City Utility Bill Water Fee for Emergency Water Supply and the motion carried unanimously. 6B. First Consideration - Ordinance #521 - Amending, Ratifying and Readopting Section 4.07: Electrical Regulations and Inspections City Manager Burt presented the staff report and answered questions from the Council. MOTION made by Council Member Snope, seconded by Council Member Clausen to adopt First Consideration, Ordinance #521, Amending, Ratifying and Readopting Section 4.07: Electrical Regulations and Inspections and the motion carried unanimously. Official City Council Minutes -6- July 1, 2014 6C. Consideration of Recycling Centers as a Permitted Use in the Industrial and Light Industrial Zoning Districts; and Option to Establish a Moratorium for Additional Study City Planner Zimmerman presented the staff report and answered questions from the Council. Attorney Barnard answered questions from the Council. City Manager Burt answered questions from the Council. There was much Council discussion regarding recycling centers, the proposed moratorium and the City's current zoning ordinances. MOTION made Council Member Fonnest and seconded by Council Member Clausen to adopt the moratorium as amended to a six month moratorium on recycling centers upon a vote being taken, the following voted in favor thereof: Clausen, Fonnest and Harris and the following voted against: Schmidgall and Snope and the motion carried. 6D. Announcements of Meetings. The City Offices are closed on July 4, 2014 in observance of Independence Day. A Concert in the Park featuring the Choo Bob Show will be held on July 7, 2014 at 7 pm at Brookview Park. The next Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting will be held on July 8, 2014 at 6:30 pm. The next Council/Manager meeting will be held on July 8, 2014 immediately following the HRA meeting. The Human Services Fund Golf Classic will be held on July 11, 2014 from 8 am to 1 pm at Brookview Golf Course. A Concert in the Park featuring the Robbinsdale City Band will be held on June 26, 2014 at 7 pm at Brookview Park. The Golden Valley Ice Cream Social and Concert in the Park featuring the John Philip Sousa Band will be held on July 14, 2014 at 7 pm at Brookview Park. The next City Council meeting will be held on July 15, 2014 at 6:30 pm. City Manager Burt reviewed the upcoming agenda for the Council/Manager meeting to be held on July 8. A quarterly neighborhood meeting in the northwest section of the City will be held on July 29, 2014. A retirement party for Community Development Director Mark Grimes will be held on July 30, 2014 at Brookview. Official City Council Minutes -7- July 1, 2014 6E. Mayor and Council Communications. Council Member Clausen gave an update on the progress of the lawn bowling which is scheduled to open in August at Brookview Golf Course. Mayor Harris stated he was offered a table at the Market in the Valley to answer questions. Mayor Harris stated the Sweeny Lake Home Association Annual Boat Parade will be held on July 13, 2014 at 11 am. Mayor Harris stated that the Laurel Hills West Association meeting will be held on August 20, 2014 at 7:30 pm. Mayor Harris gave an update on the Bass Lake Joint Powers Agreement. Adjournment MOTION made by Council Member Snope, seconded by Council Member Fonnest and the motion carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 9:54 pm. /o Shepa d Harris, Mayor ATTEST: u Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk