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croldeoiNr OFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
valley GOLDEN VALLEY, MINNESOTA
AUGUST 6, 2014
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Harris called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
1A. Roll Call
Present: Mayor Harris, Council Members Fonnest, Clausen, Schmidgall and Snope.
1 B. Pledge of Allegiance
1C. Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Presentation
Ms. Susan Blood, Executive Director; Ms. Melanie Christenson, City Board Member; and Ms.
Anita Perkin, Program Coordinator, reviewed the programs and services offered Council.
The City Council thanked the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council and staff for the
presentation and their hard work.
2. ADDITIONS AND CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA
MOTION made by Council Member Snope, seconded by Council Member Fonnest to
approve the agenda of August 6, 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 August 6, 2014 as revised to remove items: 3E-Second
Consideration Ordinance No. 526-Amending Section 9.07, 3F-Second Consideration
Ordinance No. 525-Amending Section 2.30-2.36, 3G-Resolution Authorizing Cooperative
Agreement for Brogger Circle Drainage Improvements, and 31-Resolution Authorizing Sale of
Excess Equipment and the motion carried unanimously.
W. Approve City Check Register and authorize the payments of the bills as submitted.
3A2. Approve Housing and Redevelopment Authority Check Register and authorize the
payments of the bills as submitted.
313. Accept for filing the Minutes of Boards and Commissions as follows:
1. Planning Commission - June 9, 2014
2. Environmental Commission - June 23, 2014
3. Board of Zoning Appeals - May 27, 2014
3C Approve requests for beer and/or wine at Brookview Park as recommended by staff.
3D. Approve an On-Sale, Sunday Sale Liquor License for change in ownership at Red
Lobster Hospitality, LLC d/b/a Red Lobster #0157.
3E Adept SeGGREI nRsidoratien nfQFdinrnnne No 526 OmreRdriRg CeGt�inn 9.07 Win+nr
Parking Rona latienc
3F. Adept SeeeRd Gensidern+inn of QFdinanGe No. 525 Amr ding Con+inn 2.30 2.36
Git y Depar+mon+c
3G Adept Resolution 14-60 AutheFiZiRg Cooperative Agreement vVith HepRepiR GOURty
f0F BFOgger Girnle Drainage ImprevemeRtS.
3H. To receive and file the June 2014 Financial Reports.
31. Adept Resolutmen4=61 wth9FiZiRg Sale EXE s En,,immen+
3J. Adopt Resolution 14-62 Authorizing Application to MnDOT Community Roadside
Landscaping Partnership Program for Highway 55 Lilac Planting.
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3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
3E. Adopt Second Consideration of Ordinance No. 526 - Amending Section 9.07-
Winter Parking Regulations
Street Maintenance Supervisor Ray presented the staff report and answered questions from
the Council.
MOTION made by Council Member Snope, seconded by Council Member Fonnest to adopt
Ordinance No. 526, 2nd Series, an Ordinance amending the City Code relating to
Section 9.07, Winter Parking Regulations on second consideration, upon a vote being taken,
the following voted in favor thereof: Schmidgall, Snope, Harris and Fonnest and the following
voted against: Clausen, and the motion carried.
3F. Adopt Second Consideration of Ordinance No. 525 - Amending Section 2.30-2.36
- City Departments
MOTION made by Council Member Schmidgall, seconded by Council Member Snope to
adopt Ordinance No. 525, an Ordinance amending Sections of City Code relating to the
Departments of the City on second consideration, upon a vote being taken, the following
voted in favor thereof: Schmidgall, Snope, Harris and Fonnest and the following voted
against: Clausen and the motion carried.
3G Adopt Resolution 14-60 Authorizing Cooperative Agreement with Hennepin
County for Brogger Circle Drainage Improvements
City Manager Burt presented the staff report and answered questions from the Council.
MOTION made by Mayor Harris, seconded by Council Member Snope to adopt Resolution
14-60, authorizing the Cooperative Agreement with Hennepin County for Storm Sewer
Improvements necessary for the Brogger Circle Drainage Project and to authorize agreement
with Hennepin County for Cooperative Agreement No. PW 17-13-14 for Medicine Lake Road
(CSAH 70) as part of County Project No. 1440 and the motion carried unanimously.
31. Adopt Resolution 14-61 Authorizing Sale of Excess Equipment
City Manager Burt presented the staff report and answered questions from the Council.
MOTION made by Council Member Schmidgall, seconded by Council Member Snope to
adopt Resolution 14-61 authorizing sale of excess equipment (self-contained breathing
apparatus and related equipment) and the motion carried unanimously.
4. PUBLIC HEARING
4A. Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat Approval - Hanson Wood Shores - Property
South of Major/Noble Drives and West of Sweeney Lake
City Manager Burt 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 Snope, seconded by Council Member Clausen to table
this item to the September 2, 2014, City Council meeting, and the motion carried
unanimously.
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4B. Public Hearing - Preliminary PUD Plan for Trevilla Complex PUD No. 72,
Amendment #2 - 7475 Country Club Drive - Albert Miller, Applicant
Assistant City Manager Knauss presented the staff report and answered questions from the
Council. City Manager Burt answered questions from the Council.
Mr. Link Wilson, Architect for the project, presented background information on other similar
projects and answered questions from the Council.
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing.
Mr. Rollie Paten, 7442 Olson Memorial Highway, stated he was the person that submitted
the Skyline Plaza Association concerns to the City Planner. He added he is the president of
the Skyline Association. He is concerned that the grade of the hill is very steep from the
facilities parking lot to Skyline's parking lot. He added that after a rain storm, Skyline
residents realized that construction debris was used as fill for the hill. Regarding Skyline
residents' concerns about trash blowing into their parking lot, he stated it has been an
ongoing issue for this property. Even though the property has been vacant for three years, he
would like the new owners to be aware of this issue. He stated he was also concerned about
the mature trees that will have to be taken down due to the fact he feels the trees are holding
the hill in place. He said that he would welcome the new facility to the area feels that they will
be a good neighbor. He added that he drives by Country Club Road daily and the grass is so
high he feels he needs to report it to City Hall.
Mr. Peter Pluwak, 510 Kelly Drive, stated he had missed the first meeting but questioned
why the facility is being changed to an assisted living and memory care unit since it was
previously a senior living facility.
Mayor Harris closed the public hearing.
Mr. Albert Miller, Applicant, answered questions from the Council. Mr. Link Wilson answered
questions from the Council.
There was much Council discussion regarding the purposed Preliminary PUD Plan for
Trevilla Complex PUD No. 72, Amendment #2 located at 7475 Country Club Drive.
MOTION made by Council Member Schmidgall, seconded by Council Member Clausen to
approve the Preliminary Plan for Trevilla Complex PUD No. 72, Amendment No. 2, subject to
the following conditions and the motion carried unanimously.
1. The plans prepared by Kaas Wilson Architects and submitted with the application on
June 13, 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 July 6, 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 July 8, 2014,
shall become a part of this approval.
4. The Applicant shall submit a lighting plan that meets the requirements of the City's
Outdoor Lighting Code (Section 11 .73).
5. All signage must meet the requirements of the City's Sign Code (Section 4.20).
6. This approval is subject to all other state, federal, and local ordinances, regulations, or
laws with authority over this development.
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4113. Public Hearing - Preliminary PUD Plan for Trevilla Complex PUD - continued
With additional conditions added:
7. The Applicant shall address the concerns raised by the Skyline Plaza Association.
8. The Applicant shall be required to have snow taken off-site.
9. Staff shall confirm the parking overflow arrangements.
10. The Applicant shall add a bike rack.
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.
6. The PUD plan meets the PUD Intent and Purpose provision and all other PUD
ordinance provisions.
6. NEW BUSINESS
6A. Adopt Resolution 14-63 Establishing the Departments of the City
City Manager Burt presented the staff report and answered questions from the Council.
There was much Council discussion regarding establishing the Departments of the City.
MOTION made by Council Member Schmidgall, seconded by Council Member Snope to
adopt Resolution 14-63 establishing the Departments of the City, upon a vote being taken,
the following voted in favor thereof: Fonnest, Snope, Harris and Schmidgall and the following
voted against: Clausen, and the motion carried.
6113. Adopt Resolution 14-64 Modifying 2014 General Wages and Salary for New
Physical Development Director, Planning Manager, and Associate Planner/Grant
Writer Positions
City Manager Burt presented the staff report and answered questions from the Council.
There was much Council discussion regarding the proposed wages and salaries for the
department positions.
MOTION made by Council Member Schmidgall, seconded by Council Member Snope to
adopt Resolution 14-64, Modifying 2014 General Wages and Salary for New Physical
Development Director, Planning Manager, and Associate Planner/Grant Writer Positions,
upon a vote being taken, the following voted in favor thereof: Fonnest, Snope, Harris and
Schmidgall and the following voted against: Clausen, and the motion carried.
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6C. Adopt Resolutions 14-65 and 14-66 Approval of Plat - Olson Tralee
Assistant City Manager Knauss presented the staff report and answered questions from the
Council.
MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest and seconded by Council Member Snope to
adopt Resolution 14-65, Rescinding Resolution 14-58 Approving Plat - Olson Tralee and the
motion carried unanimously.
MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest and seconded by Council Member Snope to
adopt Resolution 14-66, for Approval of Plat - Olson Tralee and the motion carried
unanimously.
6D. Announcements of Meetings.
A Special Council/Manager Meeting regarding Economic Development for Winnetka and
Medicine Lake will be held immediately following the City Council meeting in the Council
Conference Room.
A Concert in the Park featuring the Bob the Beachcomber will be held on August 11 , 2014, at
7 pm at Brookview Park.
The Primary Election will be held on August 12, 2014. The polls will be open from 7 am to 8
pm at the various polling locations.
A Movie in the Park featuring The Lego Movie will be held on August 14, 2014, at 8:30 pm at
Brookview Park.
A Neighborhood meeting for the 221 Paisley Lane Subdivision will be held on August 14,
2014, at 6:30 pm in the Council Conference Room.
The Ribbon Cutting Event for the Lawn Bowling will be held on August 14, 2014, from 6 to 8
pm at Brookview Golf Course.
The Grand Opening for Lawn Bowling will be held this weekend starting at 11 am at
Brookview Golf Course and will included free bowling for the weekend.
The next City Council Meeting will be held on August 19, 2014, at 6:30 pm.
The next Council/Manager Meeting will be held on August 21 , 2014, at 6:30 pm in the
Council Conference Room.
6E. Mayor and Council Communications.
The Star Tribune West Extra section of August 6, 2014, had an article regarding Wirth Lake.
It has been determined that the body of water is no longer impaired. The lake is great for
swimming and fishing. The Council thanked the Bassett Creek Watershed Management
Commission and the City for making our water systems better.
The Council thanked the Police Department for coordinating more than 40 Night to Unite
events. The Council thanked the Police Officers they rode with during the event, and stated
they enjoyed meeting with the residents. The Council thanked all of the Police Officers for
their service.
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7. Adjournment
MOTION made by Council Member Snope, seconded by Council Member Fonnest and the
motion carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 8:57 pm.
Shepa d Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk