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January 6, 2015
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. Certificate of Recognition: Ms. Linda Johnson
Mayor Harris presented Ms. Johnson with a Certificate of Recognition for her years of service
as a Board Member on the District 281 School Board. The Council thanked Ms. Johnson for
her service.
2. ADDITIONS AND CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA
MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Clausen to
approve the agenda as submitted and the motion carried unanimously.
3. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION made by Council Member Schmidgall, seconded by Council Member Clausen to
approve the consent agenda as revised: removal of 3C-Designation of Official Newspaper, 3D-
Designation of Depositories for City Funds, 3G3-Accept the Joint Water Commission Minutes,
31-File Emails regarding METRO Blue Line Extension and the motion carried unanimously.
3A1. Approve Minutes of City Council Meeting - December 16, 2014.
313. Approve Time and Receipt of Public Information for Council agenda as 4:30 pm in the
City Manager's Office on the Wednesday preceding the Council meeting.
3C. AppFeve DeSigRatiOR of 2015 OffiGial Newspaper-.
3E1. Approve City Check Register and authorize the payments of the bills as submitted.
3E2. Approve Housing and Redevelopment Authority Check Register and authorize the
payments of the bills as submitted.
3F1. Approve Solicitor's License for Wisdom Executives, Inc.
3F2. Approve Solicitor's License for Working America AFL-CIO.
3G. Accept for filing the Minutes of Boards and Commissions as follows:
1. Planning Commission - November 24 and December 8, 2014
2. Open Space & Recreation Commission - October 27, 2014
3. v6�Rt Water nmM+ss,ie,n— Gteber-28z2v01 T
4. Basset Creek Watershed Management Commission - October 16, 2014
3H. Approve Appointment of Dave Gustafson, Don Nutter, Al Lundstrom and Tim Teynor, as
the Assistant Weed Inspectors for a one-year term.
31. File and Recewve-Errmail regarding METRO Blue Line ExtoR i
3J. Adopt Resolution 15-02 Approval of Plat for Ski Hill Park.
3K. Adopt Resolution 15-03 Authorizing the Master Partnership Contract with the State of
Minnesota.
3L. Adopt Resolution 15-04 relating to the Financing of Capital Equipment; Establishing
Compliance with Reimbursement Bond Regulations under the Internal Revenue Code.
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3. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA - continued
3M. Approve usage of credit cards by any City Employee who has received prior approval
from the appropriate Supervisor and by the Finance Director and/or City Manager.
3N. Adopt Resolution 15-05 Approval of Plat for Brunswick Estates.
3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
3C. Designation of the 2015 Official Newspaper
MOTION made by Council Member Schmidgall, seconded by Council Member Snope to
designate the New Hope/Golden Valley SunPost as the 2015 official newspaper and the motion
carried unanimously.
3D. Resolution 15-01 Designation of Depositories for City Funds
Council Member Snope disclosed his wife is employed by Wells Fargo Bank which is one of
the depositories. He stated even though there was not a conflict of interest, he would abstain
from any discussion and action.
MOTION made by Council Member Schmidgall, seconded by Council Member Clausen to
adopt Resolution 15-01, Designating Depositories for City Funds upon a vote being taken the
following voted in favor of: Harris, Fonnest, Schmidgall and Clausen, the following voted
against: none and the following abstained: Snope and the motion carried.
3G3. Receive and File the Minutes of the Joint Water Commission - October 28, 2014
City Engineer Oliver answered questions from Council.
MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Snope to receive
and file the Minutes of the Joint Water Commission of October 28, 2014, and the motion carried
unanimously.
31. Receive and File Email regarding METRO Blue Line Extension
Mr. John Fritze, 1828 York Avenue North, requested Council remove this item from the
consent agenda and stated he supported the information in the email.
MOTION made by Council Member Snope, seconded by Council Member Clausen to receive
and file the Email regarding METRO Blue Line Extension and the motion carried unanimously.
4. PUBLIC HEARING
4A. Public Hearing - 2015 Pavement Management Program, Project 15-01, 2016
Pavement Management Program, Project 16-01, and 2017 Pavement Management
Program, Project 17-01
City Engineer Oliver presented the staff report and answered questions from Council.
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing.
Ms. Phyllis Kyrola, 1320 Gettysburg Avenue North, stated earlier this year she was told the
special assessment fee would be $6,300 and now it is $6,600. She asked when the
assessment amount changed and why.
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4A. Public Hearing - 2015, 2016 & 2017 Pavement Management Program - continued
Mr. Dan Cisler, 1324 Gettysburg Avenue North, asked why the assessment fee was so high.
He explained he owned another property in Golden Valley that had a similar assessment 14
years ago and the amount at that time was $1,500.
Mr. John Ostdiek, 1609 Gettysburg Avenue North, asked if his house flooded during
construction who he could contact about the issue. He said his house does not have a sump
pump and currently does not need one.
Ms. Linda Staskivige, 1309 Gettysburg Avenue North, asked since the project will be split up
over three years with Gettysburg scheduled for the first year, how will her street be affected
during the following two years of construction because her street is the only through street in
the area.
Ms. Gladys Williamson, 1412 Hillsboro Avenue, asked during the construction period, how she
will be able to access other streets in her area. She also asked about the drain which is
currently in her yard as to where the water would be carried to, and where it would be ponding.
Ms. Denise Strandlund, 9450 Olympia Street, said her house is one of the four being looked at
to be purchased. She said she is concerned as to what would happen if her house is not
purchased because she may not have the option to buy another house at low interest rates.
She explained what happens in the neighborhood during the flooding and what the neighbors
have had to do to protect their cars and property. She asked what options she would have if
the City does not purchase her house, or is unable to fix the flooding problems since if she
were to sell her house, she would need to disclose past flooding issues.
Mr. Harry Rinowski, 1621 Hillsboro Avenue North, asked what the construction time frame
would be from start to finish of the project.
Mayor Harris closed the public hearing.
There was much Council discussion regarding the Pavement Management Program for 2015,
2016 and 2017.
MOTION made by Council Member Clausen, seconded by Council Member Fonnest to adopt
Resolution 15-06, ordering Construction of Certain Proposed Public Improvements and
Authorizing Advertisement for Bids for City Project 15-01, 2015 Pavement Management
Program; City Project 16-01, 2016 Pavement Management Program; and City Project 17-01,
2017 Pavement Management Program upon a vote being taking the following voted in favor of:
Harris, Clausen, Schmidgall, Fonnest and Snope, the following voted against: none and the
motion carried.
4113. Public Hearing - Approval of Conditional Use Permit 138 - 905 Decatur Avenue
North - Our World Shops, Inc., Applicant
Planning Manager Zimmerman presented the staff report and answered questions from
Council.
Mr. Ben Horn, Applicant, stated his business operates six e-commerce sites that sell products
from Finland. He said some of the brands he sales require him to have a brick and mortar
location.
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4113. Public Hearing - Approval of Conditional Use Permit 138 - continued
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing. No one came forward. Mayor Harris closed the public
hearing.
There was Council discussion regarding the approval of a Conditional Use Permit for Our
World Shops, Inc. located 905 Decatur Avenue North.
MOTION made by Council Member Snope, seconded by Council Member Clausen to adopt
Ordinance #535, Approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 138, 905 Decatur Avenue North, Our
World Shops, Applicant upon a vote being taking the following voted in favor of: Harris, Snope,
Schmidgall, Fonnest and Clausen the following voted against: none and the motion carried.
4C. Public Hearing - Preliminary PUD Plan for Struthers Parkinson's Center PUD No.
39, Amendment #4 - 6681 & 6701 Country Club Drive - Park Nicollet Methodist
Hospital, Applicant
Associate Planner Goellner presented the staff report and answered questions from Council.
City Attorney Barnard answered questions from Council.
Ms. Rose Wichmann, Manager of the Struthers Parkinson's Center, gave a brief history of the
center and an overview of the enhancements that the center would be adding both indoors and
outdoors.
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing. No one came forward. Mayor Harris closed the public
hearing.
There was Council discussion regarding the Preliminary PUD Plan for Struthers Parkinson's
Center located at 6681 & 6701 Country Club Drive.
MOTION made by Council Member Schmidgall, seconded by Council Member Fonnest to
approve the Preliminary Plan for Struthers Parkinson's Center PUD No. 39, Amendment No. 4,
subject to the following conditions and findings and the motion carried unanimously:
1. The plans prepared by EAPC architects and submitted with the application on November
7, 2014, shall become a part of this approval,
2. The recommendations and requirements outlined in the memo from the Fire Department
to Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager, dated December 1, 2014, shall become a part
of this approval.
3. The recommendations and requirements outlined in the memo from the Engineering
Division to Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager, dated December 1, 2014, shall
become a part of this approval.
4. A shared parking agreement shall be confirmed or enacted upon or before Final PUD
approval.
5. The Applicant shall submit a lighting plan that meets the requirements of the City's
Outdoor Lighting Code (Section 11.73).
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.
8. A final design plan shall be reviewed by the City prior to Final Plan approval.
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4C. Public Hearing - Preliminary PUD Plan Struthers Parkinson's Center - continued
In addition the Council makes the following findings pursuant to City Code Section 11.55, Subd.
5(E)-
1 .
(E):1 . Quality Site Planning. 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. 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.
3. Efficient - Effective. The PUD plan includes efficient and effective use (which includes
preservation) of the land.
4. Compatibility. The PUD Plan results in development compatible with adjacent uses and
is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and redevelopment plans and goals.
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.
6. Meets Requirements. The PUD plan meets the PUD Intent and Purpose provision and
all other PUD ordinance provisions.
4D Public Hearing - Ordinance #536 - Amending Section 11.03 Definitions, Section
11.35 Light Industrial Zoning District and 11.36 Industrial regarding Recycling
Centers
Associate Planner Goellner presented the staff report and answered questions from Council.
Planning Manager Zimmerman and City Attorney Barnard answered questions from Council.
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing. No one came forward. Mayor Harris closed the public
hearing.
There was Council discussion regarding the proposed amendments to the Zoning Code for the
following sections: 11.03 Definitions, 11.35 Light Industrial Zoning District and 11.36 Industrial
regarding Recycling Centers.
MOTION made by Mayor Harris to table the item to January 20, 2015, Council meeting. Since
the item was not seconded, the motion was withdrawn.
MOTION made by Council Member Snope, seconded by Council Member Clausen to adopt
Ordinance #536, Amending Section 11.03 Definitions, Section 11.35 Light Industrial Zoning
District regarding Recycling Centers upon a vote being taken the following voted in favor of:
Clausen, Schmidgall, Fonnest, Snope and Harris and the following voted against: none
and the motion carried.
6. NEW BUSINESS
6A. Reset Meeting Dates
MOTION made by Council Member Snope , seconded by Council Member Fonnest to reset the
following City Council meeting dates: August 4 to Wednesday, August 5, September 15 to
Wednesday, September 16 and November 3 to Wednesday, November 4 and the motion
carried unanimously.
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6B. Council Assignment - Mayor Pro Tem
MOTION made by Council Member Clausen, seconded by Council Member Fonnest to
nominate Council Member Snope as Mayor Pro Tem for 2015 and the motion carried
unanimously.
6C. First Consideration - Ordinance #537 - Amending Chapter 5: Alcoholic Beverages
Licensing and Regulations
City Clerk Luedke presented the staff report and answered questions from Council. City
Attorney Barnard answered questions from Council.
MOTION made by Council Member Schmidgall, seconded by Council Member Snope to adopt
on first consideration Ordinance #537, Amending Chapter 5: Alcoholic Beverages Licensing
and Regulation to add an Off-Sale Small Brewer License, On-Sale Small Brewer Taproom
License, and Brewpub Off-Sale Malt Liquor License upon a vote being taken the following
voted in favor of: Harris, Schmidgall, Fonnest, Snope and Clausen and the following voted
against: none and the motion carried.
6D. First Consideration - Ordinance #538 - Amending the 2015 Master Fee Schedule to
include the New Liquor License Fees.
City Clerk Luedke presented the staff report.
MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Schmidgall to
adopt on first consideration Ordinance # 538, Amending the 2015 Master Fee Schedule to
include New Liquor License Fees associated with the new Liquor License types upon first
consideration upon a vote being taken the following voted in favor of: Harris, Schmidgall,
Fonnest, Snope and Clausen and the following voted against: none and the motion carried.
6E. Announcements of Meetings
Some Council Members may attend a Bottineau Station Area Neighborhood Meeting on
January 7, 2015, at 6 pm at the Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute.
Some Council Members may attend the 2015 Bassett Creek Restoration Project meeting on
January 8, 2015, from 5 to 7 pm in the Council Chambers.
Open for Business will have office hours at the City of Golden Valley on January 9, 2015, from
9 to 11 am in the Council Conference Room.
A Joint City Council and Planning Commission meeting regarding the Subdivision Study will be
held on January 12, 2015, at 7 pm.
The next Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting will be held on January 13, 2015, at
6:30 pm.
The next Council/Manager meeting will be held on January 13, 2015, immediately following the
HRA meeting.
Some Council Members may attend the Bottineau Planning Advisory Committee meeting on
January 14, 2015, at the University Research Outreach and Engagement Center.
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6E. Announcements of Meetings - continued
Some Council Members may attend the Calvary Lutheran Church "Sweet Potato Pie Event" on
January 18, 2015, from 2 to 4 pm.
City Offices will be closed on January 19, 2015, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
The next City Council Meeting will be held on January 20, 2015, at 6:30 pm.
6F. Mayor and Council Communication
Assistant Manager Knauss reviewed the items on the January 13, 2015, Council/Manager
meeting.
Mr. Zimmerman provided information regarding the upcoming Joint City Council/Planning
Commission meeting being held on January 12, 2015, regarding the Subdivision Study.
Council Member Fonnest provided information on this year's Caring Youth Award Program and
the Seven Dreams Education Foundation Bird Bash event which will be held on February 21,
2015.
Mayor Harris recommended Council perform an annual review for the City Manager in an
Executive Session.
Mayor Harris stated a neighborhood meeting was scheduled for January 29, 2015, but will be
canceled due to a conflict with the METRO Blue Line Extension Station Area Planning Open
House.
7. Adjournment
MOTION made by Council Member Schmidgall, seconded by Council Member Snope, and the
motion carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 9:54 pm.
She rd Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk