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valley June 16, 2015
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Harris called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
1A. Roll Call
Present: Mayor Harris, Council Members Clausen, Fonnest, Schmidgall and Snope. Also
present were: City Manager Burt, Acting City Attorney Garry and Administrative Assistant
Nally.
1 B. Pledge of Allegiance
1C. Presentation of Certificate of Recognition - Representative Ryan Winkler
Mayor Harris presented a Certificate of Recognition to Representative Winkler. Council
thanked Representative Winkler for his years of service.
1 D. Receipt of Community Partnership Grant from CenterPoint Energy
Fire Chief Crelly and Battalion Chief Bence introduced the agenda item.
Mr. Dave Long, CenterPoint Energy, presented the City with a $2,500 Community
Partnership Grant to be used towards the purchase firefighter protective equipment including
hoods, safety vests and multi-gas meters.
The Council thanked CenterPoint Energy for their grant.
MOTION made by Council Member Clausen, seconded by Council Member Snope to adopt
Resolution 15-54, accepting donation from CenterPoint Community Partnership Grant upon
a vote being taken the following voted in favor: Clausen, Fonnest, Harris, Schmidgall and
Snope; and the following voted against: none, and the motion carried.
2. ADDITIONS AND CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA
MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Clausen to
approve the agenda of June 16, 2015, as submitted and the motion carried.
3. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Clausen to
approve the consent agenda of June 16, 2015, as revised: removal of 3H-Approve Natural
Resource Management Plan and the motion carried.
3A. Approve Minutes of the City Council Meeting - June 2, 2015
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.
3C1. Receive and file the gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of notice
requirement for Children's Health Care Foundation.
3C2. Approve solicitor's license for R G Enterprises Inc.
3C3. Approve solicitor's license for North Country Food Alliance.
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3. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA - continued
3D. Accept for filing the Minutes of Boards and Commissions as follows:
1 . Planning Commission - May 27, 2015
2. Open Space and Recreation Commission - March 23, 2015
3. Human Service Fund - May 11, 2015
4. Teen Committee - February 23, 2015
3E. Award Contract for the 2015 Asphalt Microsurface Project to the lowest responsible bidder,
Asphalt Surface Technologies Corporation, in the amount of $95,289.34.
3F. Receive and file the May 2015 Financial Reports.
3G. Approve requests for beer and/or wine at Brookview Park as recommended by staff.
3H. Approve Natural ResouFGes Management Plan and the 2018
Gernprehensive Plan update.
31. Approve the issuance of an On-Sale Wine (including strong beer) and Non-Intoxicating
Malt Liquor License to New Bohemia GV, Inc. d/b/a New Bohemia Wurst & Bier Haus,
located at 8040 Olson Memorial Drive for the license period of July 1, 2015, through
June 30, 2016.
3J. Approve the Revised Bylaws for the Human Services Fund.
3K. Approve the renewal of the respective liquor licenses for the applicants listed below for
the license period of July 1, 2015, through June 30, 2016.
Club On-Sale and Sunday Sale: American Legion 523 d/b/a Chester Bird American
Legion Post 523 and VFW 7051/Golden Valley Post d/b/a Golden Valley VFW Post
7051.
3L. Adopt Resolution 15-55, Amending Resolution 15-01 Designating Depository for City
Funds.
3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
3H. Approve Natural Resources Management Plan
Council Member Fonnest acknowledged receipt of the plan for the public.
MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Clausen to
approve the Natural Resources Management Plan and incorporate it into the 2018
Comprehensive Plan update and the motion carried.
4. PUBLIC HEARING
4A. MS4 General Permit, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program, 2014 Annual
Report to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Water Resources Technician Hoffman reviewed the staff report and answered questions from
Council.
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing. No one came forward. Mayor Harris closed the
public hearing.
MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Snope to adopt
Resolution 15-56, issuing a Negative Declaration of Need for Revisions to the Storm Water
Pollution Prevention Program upon a vote being taken the following voted in favor: Clausen,
Fonnest, Harris, Schmidgall and Snope; and the following voted against: none, and the
motion carried.
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413. Public Hearing - Final PUD Plan CenterPoint Energy PUD No. 122 - 6161 Golden
Valley Road - CenterPoint Energy, Applicant
Associate Planner Goellner presented the staff report and answered questions from Council.
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing.
Mr. Dale Bates, 6140 Golden Valley Road, had questions regarding the building footprint size.
Mayor Harris closed the public hearing.
There was Council discussion regarding the Final PUD Plan for CenterPoint Energy located
at 6161 Golden Valley Road.
MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Clausen to adopt
Ordinance #559, Approval of Final PUD Plan, CenterPoint Energy PUD No. 122, CenterPoint
Energy, Applicant upon a vote being taken the following voted in favor: Clausen, Fonnest,
Harris, Schmidgall and Snope; and the following voted against: none, and the motion carried.
4C. Public Hearing - Preliminary PUD Plan for Cornerstone Creek PUD No. 124 - 9300
and 9310 Golden Valley Road - CHDC Cornerstone Creek LLC, Applicant
Planning Manager Zimmerman presented the staff report and answered questions from
Council. Acting City Attorney Garry and City Manager Burt answered questions from Council.
Ms. Elizabeth Flannery, President of Community Housing Development Corporation and Ms.
Anne Hope, Executive Director of Jewish Housing and Programming, answered questions
from Council. Mr. Todd Elkins and Mr. Scott Beckman, UrbanWorks Architecture, 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 Preliminary PUD Plan for Cornerstone Creek
LLC located at 9300 and 9310 Golden Valley Road.
MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Clausen to
approve the Preliminary Plan for Cornerstone Creek PUD No. 124 subject to the following
conditions and the addition of a ninth condition and the motion carried:
1 . The plans prepared by UrbanWorks Architecture, submitted April 24, 2015, shall become
a part of this approval.
2. The recommendations and requirements outlined in the memo from the Fire Department,
dated May 18, 2015, shall become a part of this approval.
3. The recommendations and requirements outlined in the memo from the Engineering
Division, dated May 18, 2015, shall become a part of this approval.
4. All signage must meet the requirements of the City's Sign Code (Section 4.20).
5. The City Attorney will determine if a title review is necessary prior to approval of the Final
Plat.
6. The Final Plat shall include "P.U.D. No. 124" in its title.
7. A park dedication fee of $9,740, or 2% of the land value, shall be paid before release of
the Final Plat.
8. This approval is subject to all other state, federal, and local ordinances, regulations, or
laws with authority over this development.
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4C. Public Hearing - Preliminary PUD Plan for Cornerstone Creek - continued
9. To work with City Staff to explore safety options or considerations for residents on the
second floor.
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
and achieves a higher quality of site planning and design than generally expected under
conventional provisions of the ordinance. By utilizing the PUD process, the applicant has
been able to accommodate three distinct but complementary uses on the site. Staff
believes this standard has been met.
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 proposed project
protects 65 feet of undeveloped wooded area at the rear of the lot. Staff believes this
standard has been met.
3. Efficient - Effective. The PUD plan includes efficient and effective use (which includes
preservation) of the land. As a redevelopment of underutilized properties, the proposal
would make better use of existing infrastructure and help the area transition into a more
mixed use and pedestrian friendly environment. Staff believes this standard has been met.
4. Compatibility. The PUD Plan results in development compatible with adjacent uses and
is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and redevelopment plans and goals. The
redevelopment of these two underutilized properties for affordable, life-cycle, multifamily
housing is consistent with the goals of the Comprehensive Plan. Staff believes this
standard has been met.
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 providing a new and
innovative housing model, this proposal helps address a community, regional, and
statewide need. Staff believes this standard has been met.
6. Meets Requirements. The PUD plan meets the PUD Intent and Purpose provision and
all other PUD ordinance provisions. The flexibility provided by the PUD allows for a mix of
uses within the site and creates the opportunity for the establishment of a new multi-
purpose community space. Staff believes this standard has been met.
4D. Continued Public Hearing - Zoning Code Text Amendments Regarding Single
Family Residential (R-1) Side Setback Requirements
Planning Manager Zimmerman presented the staff report and 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 Zoning Code text amendment regarding Single
Family Residential (R1) Side Setback Requirements.
MOTION made by Council Member Schmidgall, seconded by Council Member Snope to adopt
Ordinance #560, Amending Chapter 11: Land Use Regulation (Zoning), Regarding Single
Family Residential (R-1) Side Setback Requirements upon a vote being taken the following
voted in favor: Fonnest, Harris, Schmidgall and Snope; and the following voted against:
Clausen, and the motion carried.
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6. NEW BUSINESS
6A. Authorizing Issuance, Awarding Sale, Prescribing the Form and Details and
Providing for the Payment of:
1. $1,870,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds Series 2015A.
2. $800,000 General Obligation Equipment Certificates of Indebtedness Series
2015B.
3. $6,695,000 General Obligation Improvement Refunding Bonds Series 2015C.
Finance Director Virnig introduced the item and Springsted Inc. President Kathy Aho who
reviewed the bids and answered questions from the Council.
MOTION made by Council Member Clausen, seconded by Council Member Snope to adopt
Resolution 15-57, authorizing issuance, awarding sale, prescribing sale, prescribing the form
and details and providing for the payment of $1 ,870,000 General Obligation Improvement
Bonds, Series 2015A upon a vote being taken the following voted in favor: Clausen, Fonnest,
Harris, Schmidgall and Snope; and the following voted against: none, and the motion carried.
MOTION made by Council Member Schmidgall, seconded by Council Member Snope to
adopt Resolution 15-58, authorizing issuance, awarding sale, prescribing sale, prescribing
the form and details and providing for the payment of $800,000 General Obligation
Equipment Certificates of Indebtedness, Series 2015B upon a vote being taken the following
voted in favor: Clausen, Fonnest, Harris, Schmidgall and Snope; and the following voted
against: none, and the motion carried.
MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Schmidgall to
adopt Resolution 15-59, authorizing issuance, awarding sale, prescribing sale, prescribing
the form and details and providing for the payment of $6,695,000 General Obligation
Improvement Bonds, Series 2015C upon a vote being taken the following voted in favor.-
Clausen,
avor:Clausen, Fonnest, Harris, Schmidgall and Snope; and the following voted against: none, and
the motion carried.
6B. Proposed Code Amendment to Section 7.28: Right-of-Way Management
Undergrounding
Public Works Specialist Eckman presented the staff report and answered questions from
Council. City Manager Burt answered questions from Council.
There was Council discussion regarding the proposed amendment to the Right-of-Way
Management Undergrounding ordinance.
MOTION made by Council Member Clausen, seconded by Council Member Fonnest to adopt
upon first consideration Ordinance #561, amending Section 7.28: Right-of-Way Management
of the City Code upon a vote being taken the following voted in favor: Clausen, Fonnest,
Harris, Schmidgall and Snope; and the following voted against: none, and the motion carried.
6C. Authorization to Sign PUD Permit and PUD Development Agreement -
CenterPoint Energy PUD No. 122
Planning Manager Jason Zimmerman presented the staff report and answered questions
from Council.
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6C. Authorization PUD Permit and PUD Development Agreement - continued
MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Snope to
authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign the PUD Permit and Development Agreement
for CenterPoint Energy PUD No. 122 and the motion carried.
6D. 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 Line Extension Update and the motion carried.
6E. Announcement of Meetings
The Public Safety Open House will be held on June 17, 2015, from 6 pm to 9 pm at the
Golden Valley Police and Fire Stations.
Some Council Members may attend a Bottineau LRT Hennepin County Community Works
Committee meeting on June 18, 2015, at 1 pm at North Hennepin Community College.
The first Water Day at Scheid Park will be held on June 19, 2015, at 12:30 pm.
The quarterly Coffee with a Cop will be held on June 19, 2015, from 8:30 to 10:30 am at the
Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute.
The Golden Valley Fire Relief Street Dance will be held on June 20, 2015, from 5 pm to
midnight at the Chester Bird American Legion.
A Concert in the Park featuring the Plymouth Concert Band will be held on June 22, 2015, at
7 pm at Brookview Park.
Some Council Members may attend the Sochacki Park Partnership Kick off on June 25,
2015, from 6 to 8 pm at Sochacki Park.
Some Council Members may attend a neighborhood meeting regarding DeCola Ponds on
June 25, 2015, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm in the Council Chambers.
The Police Bike A-Long will be held on June 28, 2015, from 12:30 to 4:30 pm and will begin
at the Golden Valley Police Department.
A Special Council/Manager Meeting regarding the new City Manager Search will be held on
June 29, 2015, starting at 4 pm in the Council Conference Room.
A Concert in the Park featuring the Gypsy Mania Hot Club Quartet will be held on June 29,
2015, at 7 pm at Brookview Park.
The City Offices are closed on July 3, 2015, in observance of Independence Day.
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6E. Announcement of Meetings - continued
A Concert in the Park featuring Wendinger Band will be held on July 6, 2015, at 7 pm at
Brookview Park.
The City Council meeting will be held on July 7, 2015, at 6:30 pm.
6F. Mayor and Council Communication
Council discussed the status of the Capital Budget requests that were submitted to the
House Bonding tour for DeCola Ponds and Intersection of TH 55 and CSAH 102
improvements.
7. ADJOURMENT
MOTION made by Council Member Clausen, seconded by Council Member Snope and the
motion carried to adjourn the meeting at 8:59 pm.
She and Harris, May6r
ATTEST:
Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk