11-05-14 CC Minutes J OFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
groWn GOLDEN VALLEY, MINNESOTA
allev November 5, 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.
1B. Pledge of Allegiance
1C. Google Award Presentation
Mayor Harris stated the City of Golden Valley has been presented the Google Award. Council
welcomed representatives from the community which included Mr. Rob Smolund of Open to
Business, Mr. Jim Harms of My Music Store, and Mr. Gary Aikens of the Golden Valley
Business Council.
1D. 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 Mr. Andrew Ramlet of the Human Rights Commission.
1E. Administration of Police Officer Oath of Office - Beau Hartneck
Police Chief Carlson introduced the newest Police Officer Beau Hartneck.
Mayor Harris administered the oath of office and Council congratulated Police Officer
Hartneck.
2. ADDITIONS AND CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA
MOTION made by Council Member Snope, seconded by Council Member Clausen to
approve the agenda of November 5, 2014, as revised with the addition of Item 3L-Receive
and file correspondence regarding proposed amendments to Ordinance 530 and the motion
carried unanimously.
3. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Snope to
approve the consent agenda of November 5, 2014, as revised: addition of Item 3L-Receive
and file correspondence regarding proposed amendments to Ordinance 530 and removal of
3E1-Agreements for 2015 Bassett Creek Project, 3G-Acceptance of Grant for Hampshire
Park Playground Equipment and 3K-Receipt of HKGi Professional Services Proposal and the
motion carried unanimously.
3A. Approve the Minutes of City Council Meeting - October 7, 2014
3B. Approve City Check Register and authorize payment of the bills as submitted.
3C. Approve Solicitor's License for Friends of the Earth.
3D. Accept for filing the Minutes of Boards and Commissions as follows:
1. Planning Commission - September 22, 2014
2. Human Rights Commission - June 24, 2014
3. Environmental Commission - August 25, 2014
4. Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission - September 18, 2014
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3. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA-continued
3E1. Autherize AgreernGRtG fer 2015 Bassett Greek MaiR Stem ResteratiGR PFOjeGt:
a. Bassett Greek Watershed Management Gernrni sien
h WSB A. AsSGGi ]teQ Inn
3E2. Authorize Amendment to the Agreement with SEH, Inc. for TH 55 and Winnetka
Avenue Final Design.
3E3. Award Contract for 2014 Fire Suppression Project.
3E4. Authorize Agreements for Stream Bank Stabilization.
3F. Authorization to Sign Amended PUD Permit - Trevilla Complex PUD No. 72 (Golden
Valley Senior Living) - Amendment No. 2.
,3G Adept-Decca ion 14_87 AGG ptanre of Grant for Hampshire Park DlaygFound
Equipment and Annreyal fer Play Stn Gtiire PtArohaa and In tallatien
3H. Adopt Resolution 14-88 Modifying 2014 General Wages and Salaries for New Water
Resources Technician Position.
31. Approval of 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.
3J. Authorization to Sign Amended PUD Permit - Carousel Automobiles PUD No. 95 (Twin
Cities Automotive) - Amendment No. 3.
OrdinanGe Study.
3L. Receive and file correspondence regarding Proposed Amendments to Ordinance 530
regarding Moratorium on Subdivisions and Planned Unit Developments with
Residential Components.
3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
3E1. Authorize Agreements for 2015 Bassett Creek Main Stem Restoration Project:
a. Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission
b. WSB & Associates, Inc.
City Engineer Oliver presented the staff report and answered questions from Council.
MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Clausen to
authorize the Cooperative Agreement for restoration of the Main Stem of Bassett Creek (10th
Avenue to Duluth Street) with Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission and the
motion carried unanimously.
MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Clausen to
authorize the proposal from WSB in the amount not to exceed $199,219 and the motion
carried unanimously.
3G. Adopt Resolution 14-87 Acceptance of Grant for Hampshire Park Playground
Equipment and Approval for Play Structure Purchase and Installation
Park and Recreation Director Birno presented the staff report and answered questions from
Council.
MOTION made by Mayor Harris, seconded by Council Member Clausen to approve
Resolution 14-87 for a Grant from GameTime for $17,665.34 and the motion carried
unanimously.
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3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA - continued
3G. Adopt Resolution 14-87 Acceptance of Grant for Hampshire Park-continued
MOTION made by Mayor Harris, seconded by Council Member Clausen to authorize the
purchase and installation of playground equipment from Minnesota/Wisconsin Playground
through U.S. Communities buying group contact #416005190 for $67,665.34 and the motion
carried unanimously.
3K. Receipt of HKGi Professional Services Proposal for Residential
Subdivision/Zoning Ordinance Study
MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Schmidgall to
receive and file HKGi Professional Services Proposal for Residential Subdivision/Zoning
Ordinance Study and the motion carried unanimously.
4. PUBLIC HEARING
4A. Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat Approval - Sunnyridge Woods - 200 Meadow
Lane North
Planning Manager Zimmerman presented the staff report and answered questions from
Council. City Manager Burt and City Attorney Barnard answered questions from Council.
Mr. Peter Knaeble, representing the Applicant, summarized the application and answered
questions from Council.
Mr. Matt Pavek, Applicant, explained how the drainage would be improved on the property
when the custom homes were built. He explained the tree preservation plan for the properties
and answered questions from Council.
Mayor Harris opened public hearing.
Mr. Mark Dietz, 207 Sunnyridge Lane, stated the neighborhood preferred two lots over three.
He said he was concerned where the new house is being proposed to be built which is at the
back of the lot because of the possible tree loss in the area. He said he is also concerned
about the traffic and water run-off in the area. He said he is concerned because he is selling
his house which is next door.
Mr. George Landis, 220 Meadow Lane North, asked how the trees in the area will be
impacted when the new proposed drainage pipe is buried.
Mr. Steve Shapiro, 219 Meadow Lane North, said he would prefer to have two homes rather
than three on the lots. He said the two homes would have less of an impact on the trees. He
said he has heard about the tree covenant and would like to see a copy of it. He stated he is
also concerned about the grove of trees on the property and on the boulevard.
Mayor Harris closed public hearing.
There was Council discussion regarding the Preliminary Plat Approval for Sunnyridge Woods
located at 200 Meadow Lane North.
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4A. Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat Approval - Sunnyridge Woods - continued
MOTION made by Council Member Snope, seconded by Council Member Schmidgall to
approve the Preliminary Plat for Sunnyridge Woods, 200 Meadow Lane North, subject to the
following conditions and upon a vote the following voted in favor of: Snope, Schmidgall and
Fonnest and the following voted against: Harris and Clausen and the motion carried.
1. The west property line of Lot 3 shall be moved 5 feet to the west as proposed by the
Applicant.
2. The City Attorney will determine if a title review is necessary prior to approval of the final
plat.
3. A park dedication fee of $4,448.80 shall be paid before final plat approval.
4. The City Engineer's memorandum, dated September 2, 2014, shall become part of this
approval.
5. All applicable City permits shall be obtained prior to the development of the new lots.
4B. Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat Approval - Brunswick Estates - 108 Brunswick
Avenue North
Planning Manager Zimmerman presented the staff report and answered questions from
Council. City Manager Burt answered questions from Council.
Mr. Steve Schwieters, Wooddale Edina, LLC, Applicant, answered questions from Council
regarding the proposed homes.
Mayor Harris opened public hearing. No one came forward. Mayor Harris closed public
hearing.
There was Council discussion regarding the Preliminary Plat Approval for Brunswick Estates
located at 108 Brunswick Avenue North.
MOTION made by Council Member Schmidgall, seconded by Council Member Fonnest to
approve the Preliminary Plat for Brunswick Estates, 108 Brunswick Avenue North, 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$3,080 shall be paid before final plat approval.
3. The City Engineer's memorandum, dated October 7, 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. Proposed Amendment to Six Month Moratorium on Subdivisions and Planned
Unit Developments that Include Single Family Residential Components
(Ordinance No. 530)
MOTION made by Mayor Harris, seconded by Council Member Clausen to change the order
of the agenda and the motion carried unanimously.
Planning Manager Zimmerman presented the staff report and answered questions for
Council. City Attorney Barnard answered questions from Council.
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6A. Proposed Amendment to Six Month Moratorium on Subdivisions - continued
There was much Council discussion regarding the proposed amendment to the six month
moratorium on Subdivisions and Planned Unit Developments.
MOTION made by Council Member Snope, seconded by Council Member Fonnest to amend
the amending ordinance by striking the words "since the original approval" in Section 3 and
the motion carried unanimously.
MOTION made by Council Member Snope, seconded by Council Member Schmidgall to
amend the amending ordinance by striking Section 2 in its entirety and renumber Section 3 to
Section 2 and also include the minor amendment made previously upon a vote being taken
the following voted in favor of: Snope, Schmidgall and Fonnest and the following voted
against: Harris and Clausen and the motion carried.
6B. Appointment to METRO Blue Line Extension (Bottineau) Corridor Management
Committee
Planning Manager Zimmerman presented the staff report and answered questions from
Council. City Attorney Barnard and City Manager Burt answered questions from Council.
There was much Council discussion regarding the commission appointments to METRO Blue
Extension Corridor Management Committee.
MOTION made by Council Member Schmidgall to appoint Council Member Snope as the
official representative to the Corridor Management Committee upon a vote being taken the
following voted in favor of: Snope, Schmidgall, Harris and Fonnest and the following voted
against: Clausen and the motion carried. According to City Attorney Barnard, a second to the
motion was not necessary.
MOTION made by Mayor Harris, seconded by Council Member Schmidgall to appoint Mayor
Harris as the alternate representative to the Corridor Management Committee upon a vote
being taken the following voted in favor of: Snope, Schmidgall, Harris and Fonnest and the
following voted against: Clausen and the motion carried.
6C. Announcement of Meetings
The Fall Leaf drop-off will be held on November 8, 2014, from 8 am to 1 pm at Brookview Park.
The City Offices will be closed on November 11, 2014, in observance of Veteran's Day.
Some Council Member's may attend the METRO Blue Line Extension Community Open
House on November 12, 2014.
A Special HRA meeting will be held on November 12, 2014, in the Council Chambers.
The next Council/Manager meeting will be held on November 12, 2014, immediately following
the Special HRA meeting.
The next City Council meeting will be held on November 18, 2014, in the Council Chambers.
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6D. Mayor and Council Communication
City Manager Burt reviewed the agenda for the Council/Manager meeting of November 12,
2014.
Council Member Snope gave an update on the Southwest Corridor meeting he attended.
Mayor Harris gave an update on a meeting he attended with the owner of the Golden Valley
Shopping mall regarding a proposed applicant.
7. Adjournment
MOTION made by Council Member Snope, seconded by Council Member Schmidgall, and
the motion carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 10:14 pm.
Shep rd Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk