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12-16-14 CC Minutes OFFICIAL MINUTES goldf CITY COUNCIL MEETING en GOLDEN VALLEY, MINNESOTA liDecember 16, 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. Winter Recreation: Fat Tire Biking at Brookview Golf Operations Manager Disch and Assistant Golf Operations Manager Straw provided information on Fat Tire Biking at Brookview Golf Course. 2. ADDITIONS AND CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Clausen to amend the agenda of December 16, 2014, as revised the addition of: 3C5-Therapeutic Massage Facility License Renewal-ME Golden Valley, LLC, 3C6-Therapeutic Massage Facility License Renewal- Artistic Urges LLC and 3G-Receive additional correspondence regarding METRO Blue Line Extension and the motion carried unanimously. MOTION made by Council Member Snope, seconded by Council Member Clausen to approve the amended agenda of December 16, 2014, and the motion carried unanimously. 3. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA MOTION made by Council Member Schmidgall, seconded by Council Member Snope to approve the consent agenda of December 16, 2014, as revised: addition of 3C5-Massage Facility License Renewal-ME Golden Valley,3C6-Massage Facility License Renewal-Artistic Urges LLC and 3G-Receive additional correspondence regarding METRO Blue Line and removal of 3C1-General Business License, 3C4-Fireworks Permit for Sweeney Lake Homeowner's Association, 3F2-Authorize Contract for trimming and removal of trees, 3K- Resolution for approval of Plat - Hanson Wood Shores, 3N1-Authorize Agreement for Water Quality Improvements, 3R-Authorization to sign the Towing Contract for Vehicle Impound and 3W-Resolution Authorizing Execution of Amendment to Agreement with Urban Hennepin County and the motion carried unanimously. 3A1. Approve Minutes of City Council Meeting - December 2, 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 the bills as submitted. 4 Approve Gee aI B S"ReSc iGeRSeS �er��.,�,rL�� 3C2. Approve City gambling licenses as follows: Chester Bird American Legion Post #523; Golden Valley VFW Post #7051, Minnesota Youth Athletic Services and Crystal Lions. 3C3. Approve Gambling License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - Northwest Suburban Chapter of Pheasants Forever. preye FiFewerks Permit fer Sweetie Lake HertmT nwT�AsSOGi r 3D. Accept for filing the Minutes of Boards and Commissions as follows: 1. Human Rights Commission - October 23, 2014 2. Human Services Fund - October 13, 2014 Official City Council Minutes -2- December 16, 2014 3. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA - continued 3D. Accept for filing the Minutes of Boards and Commissions - continued 3. Environmental Commission - October 27, 2014 4. Envision Connection Project Board of Directors - August 28, 2014 5. Basset Creek Watershed Management Commission Workshop - October 8, 2014 3E. Adopt Resolution 14-97 Amending the 2014 General Fund Budget. 3171. Approve purchase of the Galaxy radio transmitter modules from Metering and Technology Solutions for a cost of$123,520. 3F2 D etherize t�ie_yeur non with Tim's Tree Se Wine in the amount of $127 880 for yr�T��izrTvrrcc-ccc��ccrrcvrrt�C-�-vvzcrrrzrn�--rre�v ��v v�vr trimming and remeyal of trees en p blig nrenerty. 3F3. Award Contract for the Briarwood Nature Area Water Quality Improvement Project to the lowest responsible bidder, New Look Contracting, Inc., in the amount of $187,440.75. 3F4. Authorize purchase of 36 - 800 MHZ Portable Radios through Motorola Solutions, Inc. for $151,431.75 for the Fire Department. 3F5. Authorize purchase of 40 - 800 MHZ Portable Radios through Motorola Solutions, Inc. for $139,730.00 for the Police Department. 3G1. Accept for filing Letter from Carol Kaehr regarding her resignation from Human Services Fund. 3G2. Accept for filing Emails regarding the METRO Blue Line Extension. 3H. Authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign amended Hennepin County Violent Offender Task Force 2014 Cooperative Agreement. 31. Adopt Resolution 14-98 Establishing 2015 General Wages and Salaries for Non-Union Personnel. 3J. Adopt Resolution 14-99 Approving the 2015-2019 Capital Improvement Program. 3K. Adopt Resolution 14-100 for Approval E)f Plat Hanson Wood Shores. 3L. Authorize Agreement with Hennepin County for Sentencing to Serve Program in the amount not to exceed $90,064. 3M. Authorize City Manager to sign the amendment to Contract 04-01 between the City and North American Cleaning Service. 3N1. Auther*ze the Geeperative Agreement fer Water Quality ImprevemeRtS OR TWOR Lake with the Russett Greek Watershed Management Commission 3N2. Authorize Professional Services Agreement with Barr Engineering Company for design, outreach, permitting, and implementation of Phase 1 of the Twin Lake Alum Treatment in the amount not to exceed $34,000. 30. Receive and file November 2014 Financial Reports. 3P. Adopt Resolution 14-101 Appointing Stacy Hoschka as Commissioner and Jane McDonald Black as Alternate Commissioner to the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission, and Jeff Oliver as Member and Eric Eckman as Alternate Member to its Technical Advisory Committee. 3Q. Authorize Contract Amendment request with Patchin Messner Dodd and Brumm for real estate appraisal services for the Douglas Drive reconstruction project in the amount not to exceed $23,000. 3R. Authernze the Mayer and City Manager to SigR the Towing GentraGt with North Subul TE)Wing for Vehinle ImpeUnrl 3S. Adopt Resolution 14-102 Accepting Donations for Ongoing Programs. 3T. Authorize City Manager to sign Engagement Letters with the firm of Malloy, Montague, Karnowski, Radosevich and Company for the 2014 Audit of the City. 3U. Adopt Resolution 14-103 Waiving the Public Hearing and Ordering Certification of Special Assessments on Private Sanitary Sewer Repairs in 2014. 3V. Adopt Resolution 14-104 Waiving the Public Hearing and Ordering Certification of Special Assessments on Driveways that Involve City Street Improvements. Official City Council Minutes -3- December 16, 2014 3. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA - continued 3W. Adopt Resolution 14-105 Authorizing EXeGUtOGR of AmeRdmeRt tG SubreGhpheR Housing anal PFOgFaMI hRg ( I_4-IDDM 3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA 3C1. Approve General Business Licenses as recommended by staff. City Manager Burt answered questions from Council. MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Snope to approve General Business Licenses as recommended by staff and the motion carried unanimously. 3C4. Approve Fireworks Permit for Sweeney Lake Homeowner's Association. Mr. Christopher Giese, 1485 Island Drive, requested Council remove this item from the Consent Agenda, he asked Council not to approve the fireworks permit and provided information regarding past displays. City Manager Burt and City Attorney Barnard answered questions from Council. There was Council discussion regarding the fireworks permit for the Sweeney Lake Homeowner's Association. Council Member Snope stated he would be abstaining from the vote due to the fact, the permit could be approved administratively. MOTION made by Council Member Schmidgall, seconded by Council Member Clausen to approve the fireworks display permit for PC Pyrotechnics Fireworks Company and Sweeney Lake Homeowner's Association upon a vote being take the following voted in favor: none, the following voted against: Clausen, Schmidgall, Harris, and Fonnest and the following abstained: Snope and the motion failed. 3F2. Authorize Contract for Trimming and Removal of Trees on Public Property. City Attorney Barnard and City Manager Burt answered questions from Council. There was Council discussion regarding the contract for tree trimming and removal of trees on public property. MOTION made by Council Member Schmidgall, seconded by Council Member Snope to authorize a two-year contract with Tim's Tree Service in the amount of $127,880 for trimming and removal of trees on public property upon a vote being taken the following voted in favor: Schmidgall, Harris, Fonnest and Snope and the following voted against: Clausen and the motion carried. 3K. Adopt Resolution 14-100 for Approval of Plat - Hanson Wood Shores. City Attorney Barnard answered questions from Council. MOTION made by Council Member Clausen, seconded by Council Member Schmidgall to adopt Resolution 14-100 for Approval of Plat for Hanson Wood Shores upon a vote being taken the following voted in favor: Schmidgall, Harris, Fonnest, Clausen and Snope and the following voted against: none and the motion carried. Official City Council Minutes -4- December 16, 2014 3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA - continued 3N1. Authorize the Cooperative Agreement for Water Quality Improvements in Twin Lake with the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission. City Engineer Oliver answered questions from Council. MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Schmidgall to authorize the Cooperative Agreement for Water Quality Improvements in Twin Lake with the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission and the motion carried unanimously. 3R. Authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign the Towing Contract with North Suburban Towing for Vehicle Impound. City Manager Burt answered questions from Council. MOTION made by Council Member Snope, seconded by Council Member Fonnest to Authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign the Towing Contract with North Suburban Towing for Vehicle Impound and the motion carried unanimously. 3W. Adopt Resolution 14-105 Authorizing Execution of Amendment to Subrecipient Agreement with Urban Hennepin County and any Third Party Agreements with Jewish Housing and Programming (J-HAP). Mayor Harris recused himself from the vote due to the fact he is on the Advisory Board for the Jewish Housing and Programming and excused himself from the Council Chambers. Mayor Pro- tem Clausen presided over the item. MOTION made by Council Member Snope, seconded by Council Member Fonnest to adopt Resolution 14-105 Authorizing Execution of Amendment to Subrecipient Agreement with Urban Hennepin County and any Third Party Agreements with Jewish Housing and Programming (J- HAP) upon a vote being taken the following voted in favor: Clausen, Snope, Schmidgall, and Fonnest, the following voted against: none and the following abstained: Harris, and the motion carried. 4. PUBLIC HEARING 4A. 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 and City Attorney Barnard answered questions from Council. Mayor Harris opened the public hearing. Ms. Diane Richard, 217 Paisley Lane, said she felt the residents of her neighborhood did not get due process because they were not notified of the neighborhood meeting. She said she appreciated that the item was presented at a second Planning Commission Meeting but because there was not a presentation given at the meeting, the residents were disappointed. Ms. Kathy Watson, 112 Paisley Lane, said the neighborhood was disappointed because they do not receive notice of the neighborhood meeting. She said the neighborhood would appreciate further communication from the developer as the project moves forward. Mayor Harris closed the public hearing. Official City Council Minutes -5- December 16, 2014 4A. Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat Approval - Brunswick Estates - continued Mr. Peter Jarvis, Wooddale Builders, stated his company would commit to holding a neighborhood meeting at the time a house is proposed for a specific site on the site. He stated his company is aware of the City Code rules for development and would adhere to them. There was Council discussion regarding the Preliminary Plat Approval for Brunswick Estates at 108 Brunswick Avenue North. MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Snope 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 prior to 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. 4B. Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat Approval - Paisley Fields - 250 Paisley Lane Planning Manager Zimmerman presented the staff report and answered questions from Council. City Engineer Oliver and City Manager Burt answered questions from Council. Mr. Andrew Dornbusch, Applicant, 250 Paisley Lane, reviewed the proposal and presented details of the condition of the home currently on the site. He explained that it has a huge indoor pool dating back to the 1960s which has structural cracks that continue into the home. He said of his proposal the lots sizes would be double of what is required and that the imperious area will decrease while the green space will increase. He explained the tree preservation plan for the site and stated that a neighborhood meeting had been held. Mr. Matt Pavek, Civil Site Group, answered questions from Council. Mayor Harris opened the public hearing. Ms. Diane Richard, 217 Paisley Lane, said the neighbors did participate at the neighborhood and Planning Commission meetings. She asked how many construction projects can be completed at one time in one neighborhood. She stated her neighborhood is small with approximately 36 existing homes and if this proposal is approved, 10 homes would be being built simultaneously in her area. She said she is concerned with parking and construction management issues. She proposed a speed bump be added to the neighborhood because of children biking and the increased traffic. She said she would prefer to see only two homes being built on the lot but she realizes it could be more. Mayor Harris closed the public hearing. There was Council discussion regarding the Preliminary Plat Approval of Paisley Fields at 250 Paisley Lane. MOTION made by Council Member Schmidgall, seconded by Council Member Snope to approve the Preliminary Plat for Paisley Fields, 250 Paisley Lane, subject to the following conditions and the motion carried unanimously: Official City Council Minutes -6- December 16, 2014 4B. Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat Approval - Paisley Fields - continued 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$2,146.67 shall be paid before Final Plat approval. 3. The City Engineer's memorandum, dated November 19, 2014, shall become part of this approval. 4. All applicable City permits shall be obtained prior to the development of the new lots. 4C. Public Hearing - Preliminary PUD Plan Central Park West - 1400 and 1500 State Highway 100 South, 5075 Wayzata Boulevard, 1511 Utica Avenue South - DLC Residential, LLC, Applicant Associate Planner Goellner and Planning Manager Zimmerman presented the staff report and answered questions from Council. Mr. David Graham, ESG Architects, explained the overall vision for the proposed project and said it includes a vibrant, mixed used, sustainable neighborhood. He said the proposal offered a lowered density of office space and parking ramps than that of the previous Duke project. He explained the proposal includes a re-build of Utica. He showed several renderings and added that the vision included a tree lined residential boulevard that wraps around the parking to make it more of a pedestrian and bike friendly, mixed use environment which also includes a large park in the center. He stated his company developed the Excelsior and Grand project in St. Louis Park. He explained the proposed time frame and said his company hired a sound consultant to aide in the sound barriers for residents in the area. Mr. Richard Kauffman, DLC Residential, stated the proposed project would be built in different phases with phase one starting in 2015. He said this project will be the main focus of his company over the next couple of years. Mayor Harris opened the public hearing. Mr. Gary Cohen, 4530 Douglas Avenue, stated the new development proposal is much better than the past one. He stated he felt the developer should conform to the recommended conditions which included a traffic study for the area and a neighborhood meeting after the study was completed. He said this project could be a win/win situation for all. He said he is concerned about voting issues since the proposed residential area will be located in both Golden Valley and St. Louis Park. He said the City needs to look at broader ways to communicate to the neighboring residents but he would like to see the PUD approved. Mr. Doug Diedrich, 4315 Tyrol Crest, said he is fine with where the parking ramp is being proposed, but is concerned about the traffic flow in the area because it is already congested. Mr. Robert Lazear, 1519 Natchez Avenue, submitted a copy of a letter in which he had submitted to the Council in 2008 regarding the Duke proposal. He explained the history of the past project which included two enormous office buildings and parking ramps with the main project approval coming from St. Louis Park. He said when the Golden Valley residents came forward regarding the proposal the Council at the time looked closer at the issues. He said the neighborhood has been supportive of the restaurants and retailers in the West End area, but is concerned how the residents will access the area. He added South Tyrol is a land locked neighborhood and he is concerned how more traffic will affect it. He stated St. Louis Park would be receiving most of the new development while Golden Valley would be acquiring Official City Council Minutes -7- December 16, 2014 4C. Public Hearing - Preliminary PUD Plan Central Park West - continued mainly a parking ramp. He said his main concern is the traffic in the area. He would like to see a traffic light installed under Highway 100 for safety issues, and that the proposed parking ramp not have exits onto Wayzata Blvd. Ms. Daon Karpan 1400 Natchez Ave, said she would like to be assured that a traffic study would be completed for the area. Mr. Peter Zakrajsheck, 1425 Natchez Ave S, said he is concerned about traffic on Natchez Avenue because of safety issues. He said some type of signage should be added to the area. Mr. Lloyd Armstrong, 1415 Natchez Ave, said he parked on the left hand side of the street and that a car drove on a neighbor's yard to get around him. Ms. Donna Huber, 1420 Alpine Pass, said she is concerned about traffic getting out of South Tyrol and felt a traffic light may help to control traffic flow. Mr. Douglas Kline, 1509 Alpine Pass, said he welcomes the proposed development but is concerned about the parking ramp. He said he would like the green screen to be added to all of the eastern edges of the ramp. He said he would also like to see electric car and bike parking in the ramp. Mayor Harris closed the public hearing. There was much Council discussion regarding the Preliminary PUD Plan for Central Park West in the southwest Quadrant of 1-394 and Highway 100. MOTION made by Council Member Schmidgall, seconded by Council Member Clausen to approve the Preliminary Plan for Central Park West PUD No. 121, subject to the following conditions and the motion carried unanimously: 1. The plans prepared by DLC Residential, LLC, submitted with the application on October 20, 2014, shall become a part of this approval. 2. The recommendations and requirements outlined in the memo from the Engineering Division to Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager, dated November 17, 2014, shall become a part of this approval. 3. The recommendations and requirements outlined in the memo from the Fire Department to Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager, dated November 17, 2014, shall become a part of this approval. 4. All signage must meet the requirements of the City's Sign Code (Section 4.20). 5. A park dedication fee of$70,568 (2% of the estimated land value) shall be paid prior to approval of the Final Plat. 6. The Final Plat shall include "P.U.D. No. 121" in its title. 7. This approval is subject to all other state, federal, and local ordinances, regulations, or laws with authority over this development. 8. The Final PUD plan submittal shall include continuous pedestrian connections between the hotel and parking ramp as well as around the north and east sides of the residential phase 1 building. 9. The developer shall submit a plan before the City council meeting that shows the private driveway access point shifted north on Wayzata Boulevard, as discussed in the memo from the Engineering Division to Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager, dated November 17, 2014. Official City Council Minutes -8- December 16, 2014 4C. Public Hearing - Preliminary PUD Plan Central Park West - continued 10. The Developer shall address concerns and comments from the Fire Department regarding fire hydrant locations, fire truck access on Lilac Drive, and fire suppression water sources and reflect changes in the final PUD submittal. 11. The City of St. Louis Park approves that portion of the Preliminary PUD within its jurisdiction 12. Prior to City Council preliminary review, the Developer shall present strategies to meet parking requirements for the Lot 3 hotel use, which could include additional underground hotel parking and/or a shared parking agreement with the nearby parking ramp. 13. The Final PUD plan submittal shall include bicycle parking counts and locations. 14. The property owners of any parcel in the Central Park West PUD shall follow the travel demand management plans approved for the West End Redevelopment, which will serve to reduce traffic congestion. The owner shall be required to update the plan or submit a new plan to the Golden Valley and St. Louis Park 1-394 Joint Task Force prior to Final PUD approval. The Plan shall also include bicycle and pedestrian traffic data. 15. The Developer shall enter into an agreement with the City of Golden Valley for public use of the park outlot. 16. The Final PUD plan submitted shall include a detailed Lighting Plan in accordance with the City's Outdoor Lighting requirements (Section 11.73). 17. The Applicant shall submit a snow storage plan. 18. A neighborhood meeting with the developer shall be held after an updated traffic study has been completed, but before Final PUD Plan review. The notification area for this meeting shall be expanded to include the entire South Tyrol/Kennedy area. 19. A final design plan shall be reviewed by the City prior to Final Plan approval. In addition the Council makes the following findings pursuant to City Code Section 11.55, Subd. 5(E): 1. Quality Site Planning. The PUD plan is tailored to the specific characteristics of the site, such as the proximity to highway traffic and a high retaining wall to the north and east and high-density development to the south and west. With flexibility under a PUD in uses allowed, setbacks, height, parking requirements, number of buildings on a lot, and similar requirements, the quality of site planning and design is of higher quality than if each parcel was designed individually under conventional provisions. By allowing a mix of land uses, the site plan offers the opportunity to live, work, visit, and enjoy outdoor gathering space. The PUD encourages creativity and flexibility in land development. 2. Preservation. 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. The site is currently used for surface parking and is mostly impervious. Even though 36 existing trees will be removed, the proposed plan adds about 37,897 square feet of public gathering space, roughly 245 trees, and 19,742 square feet of shrubs and perennial beds to the site. 3. Efficient & Effective. The PUD plan includes efficient and effective use of the land. The PUD plan provides an appropriate area of the city for high-density office, residential, and hotel uses. The PUD plan encourages development that is sustainable and has a high degree of energy efficiency. 4. Compatibility. The PUD Plan results in development compatible with adjacent uses and is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and redevelopment plans and goals. High-density office, commercial, and residential uses surround the site to the south and west. Low-density residential uses are separated from this proposed PUD site by significant highway development. The PUD plan increases housing options, jobs, lodging options, and gathering space to the area. Official City Council Minutes -9- December 16, 2014 4C. Public Hearing - Preliminary PUD Plan Central Park West - continued 5. General Health. The PUD plan is consistent with preserving and improving the general health, safety and general welfare of the people of the City. By encouraging the use of contemporary land planning principles, the PUD plan offers the ability to live, work, shop, and spend time outdoors without reliability on the automobile. The PUD plan promotes pedestrian activity and provides high-quality landscaping additions to the site. 6. Meets Requirements. The PUD plan meets the PUD Intent and Purpose provision and all other PUD ordinance provisions. The PUD provision permits flexibility from other provisions in Chapter 11 of the City Code. This flexibility is permitted in order to promote the intent and purpose of the PUD section of the City Code. 6. NEW BUSINESS 6A. METRO Blue Line Extension Update Planning Manager Zimmerman presented the staff report and answered questions from Council. MOTION made by Council Member Clausen, seconded by Council Member Snope to receive and file METRO Blue Extension Update and the motion carried unanimously. 6B. Announcement of Meetings A Bottineau Planning Advisory Committee meeting will be held on December 17, 2014, at 6 pm at the University Research Outreach and Engagement Center. Some Council Members may attend the Employee Recognition on December 18, 2014, at 2 pm in the Council Chambers. The City offices are closed on Wednesday, December 24 and Thursday, December 25, 2014, in observance of Christmas. Some Council Members may attend the Family Snowshoe Event on December 30, 2014, at Brookview Golf Course from 1 to 3 pm. Some Council Members may attend the New Year's Eve Family Event on December 31, 2014, at Scheid Park from 7 to 10 pm. The City offices are closed on Thursday, January 1, 2015, in observance of New Year's Day. Some Council Members may attend the Brookview Tour De Fat on January 3, 2015, at Brookview Golf Course at 10 am. The next Council meeting will be held on January 6, 2015, at 6:30 pm. PRISM is hosting an Ugly Christmas Sweater Fundraiser on December 20, 2014, at 7 pm. Some Council Members may attend a METRO Blue Line Extension Committee Meeting on December 17, 2014, at 12:30 pm. Official City Council Minutes -10- December 16, 2014 6C. Mayor and Council Communication City Manager Burt updated Council on upcoming proposed meetings. Mayor Harris stated he received a nice call from a resident for the service received by Public Works. Council wished the residents of Golden Valley Happy Holidays. 7. Adjournment MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Schmidgall, and the motion carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 10:45 pm. r Shepard Harris, Mayer ATTEST: Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk