08-11-15 CM Agenda Packet AGENDA
Council/Manager Meeting
Golden Valley City Hall
7800 Golden Valley Road
Council Conference Room
August 11, 2015
6:30 pm
Paqes
1. Xcel Energy Power Outages (30 minutes) 2
2. Mayors United Against Anti-Semitism Initiative (10 minutes) 3-5
3. Brookview Community Center Replacement - Pre-design Check-in (20 minutes) 6-35
4. Elected Officials Code of Conduct and Ethics (20 minutes) 36-49
5. Planned Unit Development (PUD) Approval Process (20 minutes) 50-55
6. Bikeways and Golden Valley Bike Plan (30 minutes) 56-58
7. Golden Valley Road Parking Concept Plan (20 minutes) 59-60
8. Biennial 2016-2017 Proposed General Fund Budget (1 hour) 61
9. Board/Commission Vacancies (5 minutes) 62
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August 11, 2015
Agenda Item
1. Xcel Energy Power Outages
Prepared By
Thomas Burt, City Manager
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Golden Valley Council/Manager Meeting
August 11, 2015
Agenda Item
2. Mayors United Against Anti-Semitism Initiative
Prepared By
Thomas Burt, City Manager
Summary
Members of the Minnesota Jewish Community Relations Council will be present at the meeting to
discuss the item and request the City Council support to sign the statement on anti-Semitism by Mayors
and Municipal Leaders.
Attachment
Statement on Anti-Semitism by Mayors and Municipal Leaders (2 pages)
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STATEMENT ON ANTI-SEMITISM BY MAYORS AND MUNICIPAL LEADERS
We, the undersigned Mayors and municipal leaders, recognize that we live in a global era. Our cities and
towns, regardless of size, belong to a global community in which our citizens are more interconnected
than ever and where events in one community can have ramifications across the world.
We also understand that mayors and municipal leaders have a significant role to play in promoting respectful
communities that advance coexistence among peoples of all races, ethnicities and faiths, and that the
success of any city or town is based upon people of all backgrounds coming together to move our civic
communities forward.
It is with this in mind that we express our deep concern about the alarming spread of anti-Semitism around
the world, most violently and visibly in parts of Europe, and from which the United States is not immune.
Anti-Semitism is not only an attack on Jews but an assault on the core values of any democratic and
pluralistic society. In a world of global communications where anti-Semitic ideas can and do spread rapidly,
the impact of the rise of anti-Semitism in Europe does not stop at Europe's borders. When the fundamental
values of democracy are challenged, a concerted and principled response is required.
We are, therefore, heartened that leaders from around the world have spoken out about this dangerous
phenomenon and have urged action to confront it. Examples of such statements include:
■ President Obama, speaking at a Washington, D.C., synagogue, warned: "[I]n recent years, we've seen
a deeply disturbing rise in anti-Semitism in parts of the world where it would have seemed unthinkable just
a few years or decades ago. This is not some passing fad; these aren't just isolated phenomena. And we
know from our history they cannot be ignored.... [W]hen we allow anti-Semitism to take root, then our souls
are destroyed, and it will spread;"
■ German Chancellor Angela Merkel declared: "Anyone who hits someone wearing a skullcap is hitting
us all. Anyone who damages a Jewish gravestone is disgracing our culture. Anyone who attacks a
synagogue is attacking the foundations of our free society;"
■ French Prime Minister Manuel Valls outlined just how critical the fight against anti-Semitism is,
declaring: "The choice was made by the French Revolution in 1789 to recognize Jews as full citizens.
If 100,000 Jews leave, France will no longer be France. The French Republic will be judged a failure;'
■ The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) reaffirmed, this past November,
the crucial need for participating states to continue to combat anti-Semitism;
Global Jewish
Advocacy
THIS IS AN INITIATIVE OF AJC (AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE).
As Mayors and municipal leaders, we have a special responsibility to speak out against the growing menace of
anti-Semitism, and we call upon our European counterparts to join us in adding their names to this statement
and in affirming the following:
We,the undersigned,
■ Condemn anti-Jewish hatred, in all its forms;
■ Reject the notion that anti-Semitic acts, while sometimes carried out in the name of a political cause,
may ever be justified or excused by one's opinions about the actions or existence of the State of Israel;
■ Declare that prejudices against Jews or others due to differences in religious faith are inconsistent with
our core values;
■ Support government efforts directed at eradicating anti-Semitism and preventing extremist indoctrination
and recruitment; and support expanded education programs, including Holocaust programs, that increase
awareness and counter intolerance and discrimination;
■ Recognize the ever-present need to be vigilant about efforts to prevent and report acts of anti-Semitism,
and other hate crimes;and
■ Believe that communities that promote a climate of mutual understanding and respect among all citizens
are essential to good governance and democratic life.
We, therefore, commit to working within and across our communities to advance the values of respectful
co-existence and call upon mayors, municipal leaders, and other officials in Europe to join us in affirming
that anti-Semitism is incompatible with fundamental democratic values.
Respectfully,
SIGNATURE NAME & TITLE (PRINTED) CITY/TOWN & STATE
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Executive Summary
Golden Valley Council/Manager Meeting
August 11, 2015
Agenda Item
3. Brookview Community Center Replacement- Pre-design Check-in
Prepared By
Rick Birno, Director of Parks & Recreation
Summary
Hammel, Green and Abrahamson (HGA) and staff will present the summarized comments from
the public input meetings (July 15 and 20, 2015), electronic input comments and all
correspondence regarding the replacement of Brookview Community Center. The Open Space
and Recreation Commission (OSRC) has reviewed the conceptual predesign and the public input
meeting comments. OSRC recommended approval of the predesign location, program space, and
estimated budget for proposed design. The OSRC was happy with the conceptual plan, but
believes that a kids' area is a very important feature. The community center needs to be a
gathering place not only for golf, community programs and events, outdoor recreation and for
seniors, but also for kids and families. The commission members believe that it is important to
include this in the facility when it is built, not as a future add-on, which may never happen and
will cost more if it is built later. The OSRC also emphasized that the $20 million is not what the
Commission is recommending be spent on a new facility. It is a not-to-exceed number that
represents the most the Commission thinks would be appropriate for a new facility. The
Commission is hopeful that the cost could be considerably less.
Attachments
• All general correspondence regarding replacement of Brookview Community Center
(21 pages)
• Summarized public meeting input comments (4 pages)
• Site plan and site plan with OSRC proposed indoor play area addition (2 pages)
• Estimated budget with OSRC proposed indoor play area addition (1 page)
• Preliminary project schedule based on potential funding plans (1 page)
2015
Brookview Community Center Replacement
Public Open House Comment Summary
POSITIVE FEEDBACK
- Close entrance to senior area,senior program area is on the first floor.
- Has great potential for glassy facades,with ample natural light,all meeting and office space have potential views,
expansion is being widely considered.
- Exciting plans!Thrilled about the ideas.
- Scale is right,cost is reasonable,extra 500o sq.feet of usable space is great, zoo person banquet room makes sense,all in
all covers key elements.
- It falls within a reasonable cost and tax repercussions to tax payers is also reasonable.
- It will be up to code.
- Need the new one! I like it,we can afford this plan.
- I like attention to energy efficiency.
- Nothing-not good-nothing great.
- Not much.Glad they will bulldoze current structure.Was hoping for a look at the"real"needs of citizens vs.just making an
enhanced golffacility.
- Not really anything. It sort of blends into mediocrity-what is the purpose of the building?How will city promote the use of
it?
- I like the size and scope.
- Looks good and the price is right.
- City is in dire need of a replacement.
- Added space and real entryway(s).
- I like the expanded banquet and grill.The opportunity for better views of the golf course.
- I like the venue.
- Great space for programming.
- IYs good that it is being talked about.
- IYs new. Not much else.
- Deck is up to code.
- Possible area for music and orchestra rehearsal.
- It will be updated.
- That it gives the city an updated building as they face the one in disrepair.
- The only thing that I truly like about the proposed Brookview Community Center replacement is that something is being
done to improve this currently inefficient facility. But that is the extent of my support ofthe project.
- The outdoor rink and the idea that the new dining area would be open to winter activities.i assume the golf course will be
groomed for skiing if there's snow?! It'd be great to have a local swimming pool at the community center with zero depth
entry and deep areas to accommodate all ages. It'd also be nice to offer a daycare center for parents participating in some
of the classes that are held at the community center. I would love to take Laura's yoga class but have no baby sitter during
the class!Also,more classes could be offered such as barre,adult art classes,kids'art classes,etc.A nice garden space
would also be a welcome addition!
NEGETIVE FEEDBACK
- It feels limited in the amount of ineeting spaces;there is a shortage of these spaces in the community to reflect a zist
century community,it needs some lifestyle amenities like coffee shops,small stage, perhaps the design could add some
hip featured gathering areas like a fireplace room.
- No pool-big mistake but understand it is costly.
- Putting green closer to first tee,maybe by golf cart storage building,building is pretty close to first and tenth tees. I'd
prefer giving some lobby space to the grill area, lobby is too big,are these adequate IT/computer screen/Misc.technology
capable for corporate type meetings.
- Being a senior, I like the space for the seniors, but I wonder about space for the kids.
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NEGETIVE FEEDBACK(continued)
- Felt like you scaled down plan very short sighted for our community. It does nothing new with bringing in the whole
community together.Every one of my neighbors and friends that I have spoken with about this would love a larger CC so
the whole community can come together.
- Not sure about the layout of uses. Phase z would put another use in between lawn bowling and grill. Hope we would not be
building a new kitchen in phase z. I think after the fact you will find the grill is too far from lawn bowling.
- Where is the needs assessment?To attract younger families and grow an active community,different variables need to be
considered.
- It's hard to tell from the drawings how big the space are and how the design is better.Old space dated doesn't take
advantage of the view, lousy eating space.
- Not enough amenities, move basketball courts from Davis to Brookview, more space for gathering,adding a destination
restaurant for locals and golfers.
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- Is there enough meeting space for the community groups?
- I think it's disappointing that we aren't doing much more than replacing for current users.
- Doesn't appear to be able to revalue the issue of not having enough revenue producing space.
- It doesn't seem to add any new amenities.Specifically for families,rebuilding without the promise of new amenities
underwhelmed me.
- Would like larger size meeting and event space.
- More parking is need. I don't want the transit here. Need to make more bike friendly.
- Way to small.Past three months I have been to many CC for kid's birthday party and they are much larger. Not close to
other community centers. If you want to redo it double the size.Seems more like a Band-Aid. Looks like a community
center built for io years rather than 5o years.
- No new amenities or revenue generating additions for 14 million. Phase z has no details,very underwhelming.
- I would like to see a 30o person banquet hall. More meeting space. Places for children.
- Cut out auditorium area that was more expensive. Phase z options likely to be delayed.
- Not enough space for active families.i don't feel this will be(or really is)a community center but rather a senior event
center and a golf course.
- Money!We need it updated not the Taj Mahal.
- It's merely a replacement,and at a high cost. I wonder if the majority of the residents know of the plans. I would be in favor
of a referendum to get an accurate vote.Our household would be willing to pay our share,but I'd only support it if the
majority of the community oks the costs too.The 38 million version would be better, but as a city of only zoK+residents
other options for funding NEED to be pursued if you go with that version. Park and Rec said a fitness group showed
interest at one point,was that pursued?There is a very vocal few that have weighed in on this. Please get the word out to
all.
- The Task Force proposed a community center that was inclusive. It was friendly to the able,the disable,young children,
teen agers,adults,and active adults.The new proposed center does not meet those needs. It should be built for the future
as well as the present.This is the time as future;construction costs will go up as well as interest rates. Please consider the
needs of Golden Valley in your final decision.Thank you!
- The proposed facility lacks any vision,innovation,or creativity.This is not an indictment of the architect,rather, it is an
indictment of the City Council's lack of commitment to a facility that would create Golden Valley as a destination suburb.
This facility does nothing to accomplish that.There currently are two facilities in GV that can host events:Golden Valley
Country Club(private)and Metropolitan(not an attractive or terribly functional space). If you look around the Twin Cities,
communities like Maple Grove,St. Louis Park, Maplewood, New Brighton,Edina,and now Shakopee all built facilities that
have vision and are include attractive amenities like gym space,climbing apparatuses,pools, indoor gyms. i'm not
suggesting those amenities per se,but I am suggesting more thanjust flexible classroom space and a room for a party.
That would be a complete waste of$14.8m.
- There is only space dedicated for seniors.There is no space allocated for any early childhood or young children's activities
and there is no space dedicated for Teens.There is no place in the City for either of those groups to congregate or have a
place to gather, play,etc.With all of the new housing units planned for GV,we ought to have spaces that can
accommodate all age groups, notjust seniors.There really isn't flexible meeting space for corporate functions--enough
for large group meetings,conferences,conventions,etc.With major corporate interests in the city,nothing in this facility
will be attractive to those companies that would encourage them to bring their corporate meetings to the facility.Also,
what the western suburbs needs is a space for entrepreneurial business people who are looking for shared working space.
There are facilities that charge upwards of$i,zoo dollars a year to share working space-loule is an example in
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NEGETIVE FEEDBACK(continued)
- Minneapolis.This would be an amazing space for something like that for people not wanting to go into Minneapolis--but
that isn't possible in this configuration.
- This seems to be a golf only facility.With the exception of the lawn bowling,there is no other athletic outlet in the space. I
think that is a shortcoming.There is no place for any other sports indoor or outdoor.
- One of my biggest concerns is that even this sub-par facility couldn't be accomplished within the budget provided by the
City Council.The approved amount was up to$izm and this project is$z.8 million over budget--who is going to approve
the increased amount for an ineffective facility.
- Phase II is a misnomer.It will never happen.See the problem is that the current City Council is concerned about the debt
load being carried by the city.This only seems to be problematic as it relates to this project since they are more than
willing to use tax-increment financing--leveraging future taxes earned against tax breaks given--for other development
projects in the City.If Phase II is completed anytime in the next io years(doubtful),the cost to complete that will be cost
prohibitive. If the cost for Phase il is currently$i�m(which isjust a plug number),by the time Phase II becomes a reality,
the future value would put that cost at approximately$z4m by applying the time value of money. If you take the$i4.8m
now, plus the$z4m in io years,we are approximating$39m in costs-or in excess of the'fantasy'recommendation from
the now de-valued task force paneled earlier this year to study the possibilities and make recommendations(which were
never debated publicly). My recommendation is for the City Council to reconsider their decision and build a building with
vision and inspiration that makes sense for the future,but building it now.
- If the average tax burden for families in GV amounts to$79 per year or less than$7 per month,I personally would be willing
to pay up to$i4 a month for something substantive.That really is simply 3 less trips to Caribou each month,which is
probably a more healthy choice anyway.There areas alternative funding mechanisms could be used,if the Council and City
Staff want to employ those tactics.Corporate Sponsorship is but one way to help finance the facility--but not for a facility
like the one being proposed.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
- The idea of year-round utilization would be fiscally beneficial.
- Need rehearsal/performance space.
- More disabled parking spaces by senior program area.
- Outdoor patios and seating areas should be considered to tie it to the landscape.Exterior materials are critical.
- is the banquet room capable of being a multi-purpose room(corporate meetings)?Prefer senior rooms closer to lobby and
grill.Will beverage and liquor sales be available for people on decks and terraces?Is there easy access/stairway from grill to
upper deck?I'd prefer a fire pit to complement the grill. Does building have enough glass good views?What is the plan for
promoting?When would referendum occur,when would construction begin and end.
- Yes,the city needs a new Brookview in the past.
- Golden Valley needs to be bold with decisions on growing for the future. If we want to draw more people or business to our
community we need to take more forward thinking leaps. I don't feel this community center how it's proposed will be used
by more than half of the community. It will still be a young child,senior,golf center. It we went with the larger plan that
was purposed by the task force this center could have been a bigger revenue producer we could have attracted the larger
corporations,weddings,parties,etc.We held our annual school fundraiser this past spring with t the new proposed space it
would still be a tight fit and we could not have it here again.
- I think that this proposal meets the need of the community–if council wants to go with the"vision"I heard task force
members referring to IeYs put it to a vote.
- Need more storage for items, needs more office space,needs cart space,and should add private space for data center.
- Why is a community center not constructed by where city hall is?
- I think what 3 rivers has done with some of their facilities is great. If we can make something that isn't so institutional and
have year round reasons to visit the center and take better advantage of the surrounding area.Why couldn't this be more
of a money maker?The way it is now, I don't want to come to it.Think design forward that won't date itself. If you don't
come out for the recreation why not come to have a great meal on the deck or in the cool restaurant space.
- The city lacks a central"pride"building,not a school,central to GV,but kids go everywhere.So by building a better
equipped building for gathering these amenities like banquet halls,basketball and concerts creates this pride.
- I don't think we need more than this.GV already has meeting areas—We don't need to spend more money.
- I think a vision of future,innovative uses and a strong connection to our city is needed. I also would like event capacity to
be�oo-z5o and this is still quite small.
- I would be happy to participate in a brainstorm session with a variety of GV residents to understand what new amenities
would be the most bang for your buck.
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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS(continued)
- Wish we could incorporate a pool.
- This is the right sized we do not need to have the city subsidize a venue for folks personal events.
- This meets any needs. No need to be adding/subsidizing.
- Current proposal is wonderful.
- Upgrade existing building, modernize,and make accessible does not need to be grand.
- Go take tour in other community centers like maple grove and Minnetonka. If you make a golf center in the building don't
call it a community center.
- Spending i4 million to do it wrong?This is scaled for the past not the future."Think Small"Golden Valley deserves better.
- I think feasibility needs to include potential sources of funding and potential revenue areas.Without these the decision is
not comprehensive and shortsighted.
- I am very disappointed as to how my tax dollars will be spent as currently proposed. I was expecting and would love to see
a community pool,teen space,and skate park. More classrooms for adults and kids.
- Keep it small enough to not drive away senior citizens.
- I'm sure I have other comments, but I wholeheartedly encourage the City Council--especially the 4 members who voted
for this disaster of a plan--to reconsider their decision in light of the points outlined above.They have a responsibility to
be good stewards of our money.They tasked the architect with spending$1zm and the architect couldn't complete that
task,proposing a facility for$i4.8. I would expect a new round of public debate and an opportunity for the public to speak
with the Council as they debate spending more money for a facility without vision.
- The city is in a financial crisis(city staff's words)and the response is to max out our credit card to get a newer model of
something we already have?From this taxpayer perspective,no thank you. Perhaps our community programs need to look
toward other venues,such as the community rooms at liberty crossing and other new developments while the city pays
down its debt and closes the old non-golf portions of the building?
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Park Valley United FC
2901 Florida Avenue
Saint Louis Park, MN 55426
Dear Mr. Birno,
As you know Saint Louis Park and Golden Valley recently merged their two strong soccer associations to
build Park Valley United FC, a soccer association committed to the development of youth through the
sport of soccer.Together we welcome over 1200 players and host over 50 competitive traveling teams
in the summer. Over 400 kids under the age of 10 look to us as their number 1 choice for a fun, high
quality soccer experience.We are proud to have a strong community of parents who love where they
live and share their passion for the sport of soccer.
One of our key strategic goals at PVUFC is to offer a year around program so that our players can take
their skilis to the next level. From a competitive standpoint, offering a strong Winter/Spring program is a
requirement if we want to attract top players and grow our association. Cities such as Plymouth, Eden
Prairie, Minneapolis, Edina and Hopkins all offer Winter programs in state of the art facilities.
Park Valley United supports and is very committed to strengthen a strategic partnership that supports
the building of a dome with a full soccer field. In the event Golden Valley is able to move ahead with
such as facility, PVUFC would like to become the primary tenant.
We believe a soccer dome not only will provide a space our players can train, but an attractive recruiting
tool for families to join our communities.
Thank you for your strong partnership!
Co diall ,
Iva Guari
Presi ent PVUFC
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From: Darcie Rossborough
Date: February 3, 2015 at 20:16:47 CST
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Subject: The new Brookview!
Dear Mayor and City Council members:
I am writing to express my excitement about the idea and long-term planning for a new
Brookview community center! Please please please consider giving the community the
time it needs to explore and engage with this idea more thoroughly and to make sure it
becomes part of the long-term budget for Golden Valley.
My family and I have been fortunate enough to live in Golden Valley for over 15
years. We chose our home due to the central location of the city and the wonderful
mature neighborhood. What did concern us was what we perceived to be a lack of a
"core" community - the strip mall at 55 and Winnetka seemed to be the closest thing -
but we figured there were probably little neighborhood places here and there that we
just didn't know about yet.
Well.... 15 years later and we now know that area of Golden Valley is the one true hope
that we have for building what would be a more "core" area of the community. There
has been great work done over the last 15 years - but clearly there needs to be a lot
more. What a great opportunity we have with the tremendous growth of the West End
as well as the renewal of our neighborhoods with the demand that people have for living
closer in to the city. What will help ensure that we continue to attract and retain (and
then build on) an engaged community - is a vibrant community center.
When my two boys (now ages 15 and 14) were younger - we spent a ton of time at the
community centers in Maple Grove, Plymouth, and St. Louis Park. How I wished we
had something similar much closer to home. I can't say enough good things about
Maple Grove's community center. There is always so much going on! We do not need
to replicate what they have for offerings - but we definitely have the opportunity to build
what is critical to our city!
I can imagine a new Brookview which kids (of all ages) and their parents can
enjoy... where civic/community groups and local businesses can hold
meetings... where brides and grooms will hold their weddings against the backdrop of a
beautiful park... where healthy living can be taught, encouraged, and
reinforced... where community members will want to bring their friends and families to
hang out on a warm summer evening and show off their pride in such an amazing
aspect of their city, where year-round activities will take advantage of all four season -
both indoors and out... community ed classes... obviously the list could be
endless! The bottom line is though that the vision's most amazing purpose is to truly
give us the opportunity to engage and build our community in a multi-faceted way that
would appeal on many levels. What a great investment in Golden Valley's long-term
future!
Obviously the list of ideas can go on and on. Obviously all of this costs money. I
completely understand that. I also believe that there is a solid base of very active
families and adults in Golden Valley that have chosen to live here due to the proximity
to outdoor activities, the arts, etc... This group wants and is very much willing to pay
over the long term for a vision that would incorporate a truly vibrant community
center. There is no reason to rush anything at this point - we can help to build the
awareness and find additional sources of funds to assist with the initial investment and
ongoing costs associated with something this large. Clearly this does take time and
work at a grass-roots level. While I'm sure there has been great work done to-date - it is
clear that there is additional time needed to give this the additional attention needed to
really make the vision a workable reality.
Please feel free to contact me at this email address or via phone (651-717-8672) if you
have any questions.
Thank you!
Darcie Rossborough
416 Burntside Drive
From: genrlphil
Sent: Thursday, )uly 30, 2015 5:35 PM
To: Harris, Shep; Clausen, Joanie; Fonnest, Larry; Schmidgall, Steve; Snope, Andy
Subject: Wasteful Spending of Taxpayers Money
Dear Mayor and Council Members,
It looks like the Golden Valley Mayor and City Council have decideed to replace the
Community Center loacted by the Brookview Golf Course at a cost of 15 Million Dollars. Many
Golden Valley residents are barely aware the the comminity center exists, and most never or
very very seldom use the building. I asked why it was being replaced and was told they were
replacing it because it was about 100 years old. So what? It is very functional and is way under
used; they play cards there, bingo, etc a few times a week, , and there are a very few meetings
there. From what I can see, the building is in reasonably good condition, but if some repairs are
needed, I am sure that this could be done for far less than 15 Million. Furthermore these types of
activities could be held at some of the other City Buildings. Example: At City Hall, there is a
large council chamber, a big lunch room, a huge council meeting room, a large room that is
labeled Plan Review Room, but that is now only used for storage of junk. These room are
seldom used. Uolden Valley has a population of about 20,000 people, a total of only 9,000
residences, and a yearly operating budget of$16,900,000.00. This proposed stucture will cost
every home owner in Golden Valley an avaerage of about $1,700.00, plus whatever the financing
costs are. There are better ways for our City to spend 15,000,000.00, that we do not have.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Phillip Tenenbaum
26 Western Terrace
Golden Valley, MN 55426
Council Members,
I am writing to express my extreme disappointment with the proposed plan for the new community
center. As a tax payer, a ten year resident of this City and a mother of two young children, I ask you to
strongly reconsider the direction the council has chosen on this topic. The City of Golden Valley is a
wonderful location, not many places in the metro can boast an under ten minute commute to
downtown. We are in a prime position to be an amazing first ring suburb for young families.That
positioning helps all of us as residents as it keeps property values up (therefore the tax base up), it
allows our children to build life long friends, and allows our local businesses to thrive.
Since I've moved into the City ten years ago, I have seen the City continually take the direction of the
senior community over the values of these young families. Decision after decision to not spend tax
dollars to support projects that would continue to drive these families into our community. Myself,
along with countless other young parents have asked for amenities such as splash pads, or indoor
playgrounds, so that we can stop driving to surrounding communities to enjoy their resources, only to
be told that the City is in "financial crisis" and such luxuries, while they would be nice could not possibly
be considered.The reality is that you are now considering spending $15 Million in tax dollars to build a
building that my family NEVER uses. NEVER. EVER. In fact, I cannot tell you of a single friend we have in
Golden Valley that uses this building on any kind of regular basis. We as a family have spent countless
hours at the Crystal Community Center, the New Brighton Community Center,the Minnetonka and St.
Louis Park Community Centers. Why is it that we don't also spend time at the current Golden Valley
"community center"? Because the name is not accurate.This is not a community center, it is a golf
facility, with some community rooms.That's it, that's a summary of what the building is currently.
Therefore to decide that it makes wise sense to spend $15 million in tax dollars to re-build the exact
same building we already have. Well that's a really nice "golf center", but please don't call it a
Community Center, but that is not what it is.
Now, I understand the dire structural issues of the existing building. I get that it needs to be replaced.
But you cannot convince me that we cannot rebuild a very nice Golf Facility for less than $15 million.
How can you say that the City can't afford a $300,000 splash pad,that would serve all of your local
children and families, but its okay to build a $15 million dollar golf facility that will serve the very small
population of golfers? I just cannot understand how anyone thinks that this is a wise business decision.
This plan, as it stands, lacks vision, innovation and creativity. It serves no real function for Golden Valley
residents, who will have to foot the bill, and then continue to drive to surrounding communities to enjoy
an actual community center. We are going to lose families to those suburbs. I see it happening every
year, as my children's friends are moving "out west" for better resources and amenities for families. Is
that what we want our City to be?A transition for short-term owners, who plan to stay only a few years
and then move to "better" cities once they are able to afford it?We need to think long term, we need to
build a community for these families to want to stay. I can assure that you that this plan that the Council
is considering is NOT the way for that to occur.
Finally, you asked a Task Force to put forth recommendations, based upon community input. Those task
force members put their heart and souls into that project. Many of them struggled with the financial
impacts of their recommendations, but still felt that this was the best decision for the City as a WHOLE if
the money was going to be expended. You,as a council have completely dis-regarded their work and
their recommendations. While certainly the City has to be fiscally responsible, spending$15 million on a
largely unused replacement building (with minimal winter use, no amenities, nominal revenue sources)
is just as fiscally irresponsible as it would be to spend twice as much on a building that the community as
a whole would actually use.
I respectfully ask that you reconsider your vision for this project, and do the right thing for all of the
taxpayers in this city. Our kids deserve it, our families deserve it, our seniors deserve it. No offense to
golf, we love golf in our family, but$15 million on a golf facility...Please listen to the Mayor, the Task
Force and the community and reconsider your vote on this plan.
Sincerely,
Dawn Speltz
Name * Colleen Feller
Email *
Comments * Hello.
The initial plans for the new community center are exciting. I
was wondering if plans for an indoor walking/running track in
the new space have been considered?
Sincerely,
Colieen Feiler
6145 Glenwood Ave.
Golden Valley, MN 55422
Thank you, Rick, for your quick reply. Bummer about the walking track. I currently drive to
community centers in other cities to jog indoors in the winter. Just to add to your comments
page... I think an indoor walking track would be such an asset. Many of my neighbors would
love to see an alternative to joining a local gym like Lifetime because of the expense. Personally,
I would definitely pay a membership of some kind to use a walking track.
I will plan to attend one of the meetings. Do I have to sign up to attend?
Sincerely,
Colleen
From: Kimberly Lang Sanberg]
Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 2015 11:50 AM
To: Harris, Shep; Clausen, Joanie; Fonnest, Larry; Schmidgall, Steve; Snope, Andy
Subject: New Brookview Community Center: A Space for Families?
Dear Mayor Harris and Members of the City Council,
My family and I moved to Golden Valley two years ago and we think iYs a great place to raise a family.We have two
kids,William (3.5 years)and Eleanor(1 year).
I was thrilled when I heard the city is considering building a new Brookview Community Center, and I think our
community could really benefit from it. However, I was disappointed to see that the most recent designs don't include
a space for families with kids, such as a children's active play area and birthday party spaces. In fact,the designs
indicate that the new community center will simply be an updated version of the current community center that serves
two main functions: golf club and senior activities space.
After talking with other families with young children in Golden Valley, I have heard the same thing—that it would be
fantastic if the city would include more amenities for families. In the winter, especially, there aren't goods option in
Golden Valley for kids. The Friday playtime at Brookview is nice, but it's not on par with neighboring communities'
offerings; Maple Grove has the Maple Maze, Plymouth has the Fieldhouse, St. Louis Park has a huge rec center, and
Minnetonka has the Williston.
Golden Valley having an indoor play space like the Williston Treehouse in Minnetonka would be fantastic during the
winter;the city could charge an admission fee if cost is a concern (Minnetonka does). Further,this could provide
increased revenue to the city through families dining at the grill at Brookview. Birthday party spaces would be great in
conjunction with that, too.
We love the new playgrounds at Brookview Park and Lions Park during the summer and visit them multiple times
each week. Ideally,we would love to see a pool in Golden Valley, as well,to expand Golden Valley's summer
offerings. If thaYs not possible at this point, I think the community would greatly benefit from an indoor play space.
Since moving to Golden Valley, I've seen a number of houses turn over in my neighborhood from retirees to young
families, and that seems to be a trend city-wide.
I hope the Council will take this opportunity to create a Brookview Community Center that will serve all of Golden
Valley—from the seniors it currently serves to the young families who are becoming a bigger part of the community
every day.
Sincerely,
Kimberly Sanberg
37 Western Ter
Golden Valley
Hi Rick,
The feedback form only lets you submit feedback once -NOT GOOD!
So, here is my feedback part 2. I may have more later as well...
What do you like about the new proposed Brookview Community Center replacement?
I didn't have a chance to attend the open houses, so this is only based on what is online. Please
note that my background is in architecture, human experience design, and city planning. I fully
understand the difference between conceptual and finished designs, and that is incorporated into
my comments.
The program of the building looks to provide lots of spaces for different activities on a small
footprint, but that's taking a toll on how the building will "feel" to the visitar - very cramped
(more comments below).
Perhaps this would be better named the Brookview Golf Clubhouse as it's clearly golf-priority
and not community-center priority. But even with golf the layout priority, there is no efficiency
gained by golf operations because all the parking is still offsite. That's terrible.
The lobby is OK, but there is no western view?!? That's crazy. To have your first look of the
building be the bathrooms when you walk in the front door is just ugly. Maybe that wallspace
can be used for art exhibits or something with a visual pop.
The only other thing I like is the 2nd floor roof terraces and placement of banquet on the west
side.
I think program/layout is bk' at best - nowhere near worth spending tax money on.
What don't you like about the new proposed Brookview Community Center replacement?
I didn't have a chance to attend the open houses, so this is only based on what is online. Please
note that my background is in architecture, human experience design, and city planning:
PARKING:
It doesn't seem like any design work went into parking flow, so I have to comment negatively on
this, as it's hard to understand where to go, and what the front door is. I can see on the plan
where it would be, but to the visitor, it is going to remain a very confusing flow. I also don't see
pedestrian access noted.
SITE PLACEMENT - MACRO:
With a building of this small of a size, the recommendation to place the building deep inside the
park where it is invisible to everyone/anyone should be reconsidered. With something this small,
you need all the help you can get from street visibility. And if staff is accurate (?) in their
assessment that we are not able to allow developer investment in the 55/Winnetka corner site,
then that is NEW information the task force didn't have and I'd change my recommendation.
EXPANSION OPTIONS:
Future expansion is a pipe-dream and a smoke-screen for making a so-called 'safe' financial
decision. It is not a possibility in our city - we are too small, and our tax base can't support it. Do
this once the right way or close it when the safety issues become too big.
BUILDING ENTRANCE:
This is a tragedy. The entrance placement seems random from the outside -just stuck on a
corner. But what is worse is how the human flow and view will perceive the space. their first
view will be... the closet, the bathrooms and the door to get out. What? this is what happens
when you try and cram way too much into a tiny budget.
Continuing on the entrance, the way to the lobby/gather space is going to be visibility "cut off'
by the staircase coming up from the right. This could be easily fixed with final design.
LOBBY:
It's great to have that lobby space, but this is meant to be a HUB. Instead, it's a waiting room
with an entrance to the Grill. With most of the frontage in the lobby being administrative,
windows and a wall, this is BEYOND boring. I understand why the program concepts are laid
out like this when considering both floors, but wow, this isn't good.
FRONT DESK:
This is a key issue - having staff feel more accessible by allowing the front desk to be more open
and inviting vs looking like the DMV where you go up to a desk/window and have to ask
permission for things. Combining uses between the welcome function and storage is a recipe for
poor visitor impressions.
LOCKER ROOMS:
I tend to think that locker rooms separate from the bathrooms is wasted space. Build in lockers
into the walls, and do away with the locker rooms to gain more added value in things that were
lost.
WESTERN VIEWS: it would seem that the layout places lots of walls against the valuable
western views on the 1 st floor. These are the views you have to take advantage of to be
successful. instead, this seems just not well planned out.
SENIORS AREA:
Given the severe budget constraints, i think it would be wise to de-specify one area of the
building as only for seniors activities. We are NOT running an elder daycare (we already have
several of those operating in the city). Program it as a flexible meeting room or the fireside room
but let's not stigmatize that real estate when there is so little of it on this plan.
GOLF PROGRAM STORAGE:
This seems to me to be missing a basement. So much valuable floorspace is being taken up by
storage and administrative uses that is just is starting to look like a city building.
BANQUET MEETING ROOM:
First blush, the circulation flow is trouble. What we gain in windows on the west we lose in entry
experience from the stairway. I'm worried it will feel cramped unless you can move the elevator
to a less in-your-face place. When the space is divided, the flow will be worse, as you are
asking people to find their way to Meeting Room #2 by walking past the bathrooms. The saving
grace could be the roof terrace on the other side.
MULTI-PURPOSE CLASSROOM:
This is one of my favorite features so far, but its so far away from the main entrance, and so
difficult to find from the seniors entrance. maybe the elevator needs be be closer to that
entrance?
I think if the multi-purpose classroom could be programmed with performances in mind and
design it as a 'stage' setup that could have its windows open out for an outdoor performance, that
would be a great additional use.
OUTDOOR PATIOS:
These are some of the best features, but they are missing a critical draw element. Perhaps the
intended stair access is not drawn in, but I could see a phenominal gathering opportunity by
creating a massive sit/stand/staircase coming down from one of these spaces. It's an obvious
connection to our 'Spanish steps' or version of the Manhattan TKTS booth, or the new stairway at
Navy Pier in Chicago. Its elements like these that can make a ho-hum design a wow design.
http://blo�.archpaper.com/2015/07/view-nav�piers-new-wave-wall-lays-modern-spanish-steps-
foot-ferris-wheel/#.VbUQMvl3mCg
https://en.wikipedia.or /wiki/Spanish Steps
http://archidose.blo�,spot.com/2008/10/tkts-reopens.html
GOLF CART STORAGE:
Pm shocked to see that golf cart storage is not included in this building, but I guess I shouldn't be
shocked since the budget is so small.
Additional Comments:
There should be a public hearing at each of the commissions on this if it is to move any
further. It should be operated like a PUD in its level of oversight and conditions.
I think council members should be asking highly critical questions of your city staff leadership
here and getting to the heart of the matter. If this is about preserving golf revenue, if that's the
top priority, then let's get that out in the open and not have these smokescreens about community
centers. If we are catering to golf as a way to preserve city income, then let's make a golf
clubhouse the 'now' project, and a community center as "phase 2".
Also, consider the construction phasing - to make this happen, we will be without a building for
at least 1 year, more likely 2. You'll have to find a place for all the community programming for
those years, right? Well, if the current building is not safe enough to use, why not make those
alternative venues a longer-term plan while we pay down our debt enough to be able to afford
building the right building for the city's future needs (not just catering to the golf
revenue). Olson school in our neighborhood has a gym, parking lot and nearby parks. Liberty
Crossing has a community room being built and would probably welcome the use.
I think you should seriously consider starting over, as there is so much new
information. Separating out Golf operations from Community Center could be the wiser move,
especially if golf revenue keeps trending down. Build something good for brookview golf, and
build something great for brookview community center on the corner of Winnetka/55.
John Kluchka
From: Mary J Prevost>
Date: August 4, 2015 at 1:36:28 PM CDT �
To: <asnope(a���oldenvalleymn• ov>
Subject: Brookview Community Center
Hi,Andy-
Please consider adding more family-friendly options to the redesigned Brookview Community Center. 1 was
surprised to see the most recent designs didn't include a space for families(children's play area,birthday party room,
etc.). It appears the newest designs only cater to golfers and seniors.
I'm a golfer and I love Brookview. My husband works in long term care and we understand the importance of
facilities for seniors. However, if we don't invest in kids/families,then there's little drive for families to relocate and
stay in Golden Valley.
I have two young kids and we continue to be impressed with the many parks in Golden Valley, We are also active
participants in the kids play time on Fridays in the winter at Brookview Community Center. We also spend quite a
bit of time *paying*to enter other communities'facilities(like Williston Treehouse in Minnetonka)or Play and
Learn Cafe in Hopkins to entertain our little ones. This could be a revenue stream for you, and it would be nice for
us to have something close to home(especially in the winter).
We are amazed at the large number of young kids and families entering our community. Let's keep them here with
kid/family-friendly options at Brookview.
Thank you for your consideration,
Mary
Mary J Prevost
From: Lindsay Robin <
Date: August 4, 2015 at 9:54:33 PM CDT
To: <asnope(a�goldenvalleymn•gov>
Subject: Rec Center Update
Hi Mr. Snope,
I am writing to express my thoughts in regards to the Golden Valley Community Center update. I
strongly feel that there should be more consideration to families in the plan- perhaps a play
structure or community play area, more space for parties, etc. I feel that despite all that Golden
Valley has going for it, there is not much support felt in providing community resources for
families.
I think this is an important resource as it supports a more diverse population, drawing people
who otherwise may choose other cities to live in. I already feel greatly outnumbered in my
neighborhood by the older population that surrounds us, and while I love our neighbors I would
love to see better support of young families to keep the diversity in balance. Thanks so much for
your time,
Lindsay Robin Christianson
Andy-
Hi Andy! My name is Kristine Voyen and I live in Golden Valley with my husband for 8 years
and our now 4 year old daughter and 2 year old son. We were at our night to unite event last
night and some of us neighbors were discussing the brookview community center. I was just
wanting to let the GV council know that GV is a city that is highly populated with families and
will bope to continue to grow in that direction. A great way to entice more families to live here
and to get connected with their neighbors is a family friendly community center. It would be
awesome if this new community center included things for families such as community pool,
indoor play area,birthday party rooms, and a indoor workout facility with workout classes. We
are one of the only cities in our area that doesn't have a community center workout facility or
pool. I just hope that your board can reconsider where the direction of Golden Valley is going
and consider what would be the most practical way to use a community center.
What is the rush? Why not take more time to truly investigate what the community truly wants
and needs. As of pools all neighbors are using neighboring pools such as crystal, edina, st/louis
park instead of GV. We also have a lot of friends and neighbors that would love to see a
workout facility in GV. As of now a lot of them either go to YMCA or a Lifetime in neighboring
cities.
Also we have been in our neighborhood off winnteka/orkla for 8 years. It is crazy to think of
how much transition as happen on our street alone. When we moved in their was only a few
homes with older elementary school age children. We were on the verge to move to plymouth for
the simple fact of having more kids in the neighborhood. But in the last few years our neighbor
has more families with young kids then it does retirement age. Which when we moved in that
was the majority of houses were couples that were retired.
PLEASE RECONSIDER MAKING THE BROOKVIEW COMMUNITY CENTER GEARED
TOWARDS FAMILIES! This could create a great revanue source for the city!
Kristine Voyen
From:Jay Haugen<
Date:August 5, 2015 at 3:48:16 PM CDT
To: "asnope@goldenvallevmn.�ov" <asnope@goldenvallevmn.�ov>
Subject: New Resident
Andy
I just wanted to shoot you an email and introduce myself as a new resident to Golden
Valley. My wife and 3 year old daughter moved to the Wesley Park neighborhood after living
downtown for several years, and a short time in Maple Grove.
We're excited to be in the neighborhood, and have met some wonderful people living
nearby.
Also, I was wondering if you have details for the new Community Center amenities. I cannot
find them online, or other resource that lists what the $16MM facility will offer to the public.
As a new family, we're hoping for a kids play area, pool (indoor/outdoor), birthday event
center and possibly other recreational activities like ice skating or workout gym.
Because we are new to the area, I didn't get a chance to voice my opinion about the new
Center. I'd like to get involved, and hope that you can point me in the right direction for
getting involved in the Community Center planning.
Have a great rest of the week.
Jay
Dear City Council,
My wife attended the last public info night on this and we were both disappointed to see no
amenities whatsoever for family/kid activities. I didn't feel compelled to voice my dismay until
reading Kimberly Lang Sanberg's post on the I � Golden Valley Facebook page last night.
Below is her post followed by my comment.
"Hello neighbors! From what I've heard talking with fellow Golden Valley families, there's a big
demand for family/kid friendly amenities at the new Brookview Communiry Center. If you agree,
let the ciry know! It's not too late. Take a few minutes to send an email to the City Council. Their
email addresses are here: http://ivw��.�oldenvalleymn.gov/eouncil/membe�°s.php
I have two kids (ages 3.S and 1) and 1 noticed the most recent designs for the new
community center don't include any spaces for families with kids. (In fact, the designs
indicate the new community center will primarily serve the same functions as the
current one: senior activities space and golf club.) But wouldn't it be great if Golden
Valley had something like the Williston Treehouse or Maple Maze, especially for the
winter months?
Although the official comment period is closed, there's still time to get your,feedback in. 1 called
the parks and rec department today, then emailed the mayor and City Council to ask them to
include a play space, birthday party rooms, etc. The response I got has been fairly receptive, but
the more they hear from us, the more seriously they'll take this issue. In fact, I was encouraged
to spread the word to other parents.
Please take a few minutes to send a quick email and let the City Council know you want to see
more for families -- in addition to what will be offered,for seniors -- at the new Brookview
Community Center. Thanks! The City Council members'email addresses are here:"
"Totally agree Kimberly! We go to Williston Treehouse all the time. Of course my wife works for
city of Minnetonka Rec dept but the point is, we could really use something like that here and
now is the chance. The Treehouse is fully utilized; 1'm confident an indoor kids play space would
be well used. A simple fitness center with cardio equip and weights would be great too. Just
sayin. "
As mentioned, my wife works for the City of Minnetonka Rec Dept as program and special
events manager tho her first few years were as asst mgr of Williston Center. Due to her employ
with the city, we frequent Williston often and utilize the Treehouse, Splash Pad and drop-in
childcare. It's great to drop the kids off at childcare so both of us can workout and then grab the
kids and play in the Treehouse and/or Splash Pad with them. It would be awesome to have
something like this in our home city! We've been to Maple Maze a few times in Maple Grove
and have plans to go to the Como Pool in St. Paul and Oak Hill splash pad in SLP. If we don't
get something like these in GV, it'll be unfortunate that we'll continue to pay into those
communities instead of our own. I understand the need for meeting space and senior programs,
but lets be honest, where is the future for our city...families with young children! We want GV to
be a place that draws in this demographic so please invest in the future and not simply sustain the
status quo of the past.
Another quick thought. We are Nordic skiers and it would be wonderful if Brookview
established a decent ski trail network so we could drop the kids off and Brookview child care
then go skiing, then play with them in the indoor play area. Am I dreaming? Likely yes, but
perhaps not.
Thanks for your time.
Regards,
Peter Woeste
Subject:Brookview/Golden Valley Community Center
To whom it may concern-
THANK YOU for this opportunity to voice my thoughts on this very important and timely
matter. I've posted my concerns on other Golden Valley related digital forums. After
another outstanding Night To Unite at Golden Oaks Park, my neighbors asked that I
communicate some feelings on what may or may not be happening with a new or rebuilt
Brookview Community Center.
There were no less than 30 kids under 10 years old at last nights event, all living within
� mi�e of Brookview Park. Over the past 3 months our daughter Paulina (age 5
1/2) has been invited to five of her little friend's birthday parties. We've visited:
Maple Grove Community Center's Maple Maze, The Plymouth Creek
Fieldhouse, Edina's Edinborough Park, St. Louis Park's Rec Center and
Minnetonka's Williston Fitness Center. **ALL five of her friends live in Golden
Valley!! What I saw at the July 21 presentation has nothing even remotely
close to what these other facilities offer. As near as I can tell no long-term
vision (by some of the GV City Council) for a true community center is
happening — this seems to be a quick fix Band Aid that will be outdated and
too small in 10 years. Think big, people. Where's the swimming pool, indoor
playground, basketball/volleyball courts, batting cages, restaurant, climbing
wall, wedding, banquet and event space for 350+ people? Time to shake the
Etch A Sketch and start over.
The time is now. Numerous neighbors are right in step on this and echo these
sentiments. I live, work (Comcast Spotlight in the Colonnade), spend time and money,
use our park system daily, golf, and enjoy life to it's fullest in our fair city. We need to be
on par with our neighboring communities.
I welcome calls or e-mail to discuss further.
Warm regards,
Chris Hodapp
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Dear Golden Valley Leaders(please share with City Council and Mayor), we have lived in Golden Valley
for almost 7 years on Ewald Terrace. We love our city and have seen younger families such as ours
choose GV as their home. Our city can only grow and remain a vital part of MN with these families and
their children. We have an opportunity to make GV more family friendly and establish stronger ties with
GV families through the renovation of Brookview Community Center. Let's really make it a community
gathering home for our families. We are the only city in the western suburbs without a city pool. 1
gaurantee you that our families will pay and use the city pool if we install one at Brookview. We have no
other community attraction. Please include the instaliation of a pool with the renovation of Brookview.
All around us, Crystal, St.Louis Park, Plymouth, Edina, these cities have community swimming pool. If
we are goig to invest in a community center, let's make sure it is one that reffects the values of our
growing population and future. Installing a swimming pool will attract users to the Community Center
too. There is no reason to go there now except to vote. Lawn bowling has not been a draw. i can share .
with you that I have never heard of lawn bowling until I was in my 40s.
Please let me know if there is anything we can do to assist with this process.
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Project Cost Summary - 8/6/2015
Building Construction $10,546,467
(incl. demolition and building-related site work)
Site Amenities $622,987
(incl.parking, terraces,patio, efc)
Total Building and Site Construction $11,169,453
Project Soft Costs $2,792,363
(FFE, contingency, design fees, survey, geotechnical, etc)
Escalation for Spring 2018 Construction Start $732,995
(approx. 5%per year, escalated to consfruction schedule midpoint)
Project Total $14,694,812
Base Project Cost Options
Construction Management Costs-Base Project $279,236
Cost Adjusfinent fo Fall 2016 Start ($726,014)
Emergency Generator(250kW, 24-hour fuel fank, incl automatic fransfer switch, etc) $200,000
Potential Scope/Cost Options
Kids Play Program(4,730 NSF+24 parking stalls) $2,950,000
Kids Play Program-Constr. Mgmt Costs $47,938
Kids Play Program-Escalafion Adjustment ($124,638)
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August 11, 2015
Agenda Item
4. Elected Officials Code of Conduct and Ethics
Prepared By
Thomas D. Burt, City Manager
Chantell Knauss, Assistant City Manager
Summary
At the July 21, 2015 meeting, the City Council adopted the 2016-2018 Strategic Plan Summary
Report. One of the strategic priority initiatives in the report was establishing a code of conduct.
The Council also discussed a code of ethics following their goal setting in 2014.
Staff has drafted an Elected Officials Code of Conduct and Ethics for Council's review and
comment. Should Council want to move forward, it will be placed on the August 18, 2015 regular
Council Meeting agenda for approval.
Attachments
• Strategic Priority Initiative: Establish a Code of Conduct (1 page)
• August 21, 2014 Council/Manager Meeting Executive Summary on Council Code of Ethics
(9 pages)
• Elected Officials Code of Conduct and Ethics draft (3 pages)
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August 21, 2014
Agenda Item
2. Council Code of Ethics
Prepared By
Thomas Burt, City Manager
Summary
At the Council goal setting earlier this year, Council requested that Council consider a code of
ethics. Attached is information from the Minnesota Mayors Association "Minnesota Mayors
Handbook" on meeting decorum, mayor-council relationship, open meeting law and a template
code of conduct policy from the League of Minnesota Cities.
If the Council would like to move forward with a policy, the Council should identify what they
would like to be included in a policy.
Attachments
• Meeting Decorum (2 pages)
• Mayor-Council Relationship (2 pages)
• Open Meeting Laws (2 pages)
• Template Code of Conduct (2 pages)
III. Meeting decorum
Meeting decorum may be an aspect of the city councii's bylaws or it may be a
separate set of expectations and rules that may or may not be formally adopted
in written form. Decorum is more easily enforced,however,when expectations
are written.
A. Typical decorum requirements
See Minnesota Meyors Typical rules of decorum require councilmembers to:
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Council Bylaws.
• Refrain from private conversation while in the council chamber that
interrupts the proceedings of the council.
• Refrain from the use of offensive words,threats of violence,or other
objectionable language in or against the council or against any member.
• Limit speech to subject of current debate.
• Abide by time limits for speaking.
More modern policies on decorum may also emphasize:
• Refraining from the use of cell phones or other personal electronic devices
during meetings. In addition to being a decorum problem,this may also
create problems under the Open Meeting Law.
• Allowing the use of cameras,video,and other recording devices,but
reyuiring them to be used in an unobtrusive manner that does not disrupt or
delay the meeting.
Rules of decorum are often also established to govern the conduct of the public
when participating in meetings.
B. Enforcing decorum among
counciimembers
Council meetings on important community issues may become contentious very
quickly.Establishing rules of decorum before a controversy atises can prevent
meetings from becoming unproductive due to conflict.On occasion,however,
members of the council may not follow the r�les.On these occasions,the
mayor's role as the meeting's presiding officer is particulaxly important.
See Minnesota Meyors Bylaws may vary from city to city. Generally,however, when councilmembers
Association Sample City violate rules of order and decorum,the residin officer is authorized to:
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• Not recognize a breaching councilmember's reyuest to speak, limiting their
role in debate until decorum is observed.
• Declare the councilmember's actions out of order.
• Order removal from the council chambers by law enforcement until the
��n councilmember agrees to abide by council rules of decorum.
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In addition, if provided in the council's policy,generally any councilmember
(including the mayor),may make a motion to censure a councilmember for
conduct that breaches decorum.A censure often takes the form of a resolution
adopted by council vote noting the councilmember's conduct and expressing
disapproval of such conduct.
M;��.sc�t.§6o9.�z. State law also prohibits persons, including councilmembers,from disturbing
public meetings,through fighting or threatening words and conduct.
Councilmembers who engage in this unlawful conduct may be charged with a
misdemeanor.
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IV. Mayor-council relationship
Because the mayors of statutory cities lack significant individual authority,the
key to a successful mayor-council relationship often lies in recognizing the
mayor's role(and its limits)and working from there to build productive
partnerships with fellow councilmembers.
A. Meetings and the mayor-council
relationship
Because of the Minnesota Open Meeting Law,most interaction between mayor
and council will occur in public during an open meeting where the mayor is the
s�cnaPcor 3. presiding officer. As a result,meeting management and meeting decorum are
key to developing a successful mayor-council relationship. Some keys to
success in this azea include:
• Pres�ding o�cers should not dominate discussion. In most cities,the
mayor participates equally in council meetings. Generally the mayor
has the same right as any other councilmember to discuss issues,make
and second motions,and vote. Since the mayor is also a presiding
officer at meetings,this can create a difficult situation on issues where
the mayor may have strong views. In recognition of their dual role as
See Minnesota Mayors participant and meeting facilitator,mayors may choose to limit their
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chance to voice their views. Hawever,this is not a legal requirement,
just common practice. If the mayor has particularly strong views on an
issue,some city policies on meeting management allow the mayor to
step aside as presiding officer and for the appointment of a temporary
presiding officer.
• Presidfng of,f�cers should allow al!partictpants to speak and present
their v�ews The role of the presiding officer is to facilitate the
discussion.Most city policies on meeting management prohibit
speaking out of turn,and require the presiding officer to recognize a
councilmember prior to speaking. The reason for this requirement is to
prevent the inevitable disorder and confusion of many voices speaking
at once. It also greatly simplifies the work of the minute taker and
allows an accurate record to be created. Mayors should not use this
authority to silence political opponents or suppress views with which
the mayor does not agree.
• Presiding o�cers shou[d know and enforce applicable city policies on
meeting management and/or rules of procedure. Successful meetings
require leadership to keep participants on task. Most city policies on
meeting management specify expected conduct for meetings that is
essential to an organized meeting. For example,time limits on
comments by participants,procedures for being recognized by the
presiding officer before speaking, limits on public participation, formal
language for making and amending motions, and procedures for voting.
If the presiding officer is not familiar with or does not enforce the city
policies or rules,often there is little recourse for other meeting
�� Participants to enforce the rules themselves.This may create frustration,
� delay ot unduly extend meetings, lead to confusion over actions taken,
and potentially create embarrassment for the council as a whole.
• Presiding offlcers shou[d model and enforce decorum. The mayor is
in a unique position,as the presiding officer at city council meetings,to
model meeting decorum,civility, and respect.The mayor should
conduct meetings in a manner that encourages open discussion of issues
and honest differences of opinion,without the use of personal attacks,
name calling or scapegoating.Civility and decorum,perhaps more than
any other factor—both inside meetings and outside–is the key to
building successful relationships with council.
B. Keys to team building success
Many observers of govemment have linked city success with the ability of the
mayor and council to work together as a team.Both inside meetings and during
one-to-one interactions,mayors can promote a team model of government by:
• Sharing information freely. Mayors sometimes play a unique role for
the city in meeting with citizens,business representatives,and other
governmental officials and dignitaries. In addition, mayors may have
unique duties as meeting leaders, agenda setters,emergency managers,
and public spokespersons,depending on each city's policies. As a
result,mayors often obtain vital information related to the city's
operations before other councilmembers and even city staff.Timely
sharing of infotmation equally with all stakeholders and in an inclusive
manner is a key to successful team building. It is important to stress,
however,that information should only be shared in a manner that
complies with all legal requirements such as the Minnesota Open
Meeting Law.
• Communicating honest[y. On occasion,bad news is both the hardest
news to convey and the most vital.Not everything in your city will be a
total success.While there may be a temptation to resolve a short-term
dilemma by providing only partial information to fellow
councilmembers,this approach can have long-term and long-lasting
negative effects.Failing to communicate honestly erodes trust and may
damage the city council's ability to make collaborative decisions.
• Working collaboratively to establish visions,goals,and priorities.
When priorities and policies are set collaboratively they often have
greater stakeholder buy-in.Knowing that their position was at least
considered often goes a long way in satisfying councilmembers whose
positions ultimately do not prevail.
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A. Open Meeting Law
Minn.Stat.§ ]3D.01,suba.i. W�th only a few exceptions, all city council meetings or gatherings must be
open to the public.This rule applies not only to meetings of council,but
meetings of any committee or subcommittee of council,as well as any board,
department, or commission formed under the city's suthority.
,tifobe.g v.i,�reP.s�h.Drsr.No. The law does not define the term"meeting."The Minnesota Supreme Court,
z8�,336 N.w.2a s�o(M��,. however has ruled that under the Open Meeting Law,meetings are gatherings
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Inc.v.Dist.74l Community where a quorum or more of the council or other governing body,or of a
s�noo�s,33z x.w.id t (M�„n. committee, board,department, or commission of the city council or other
1983).
governing body are present,and at which the members intentionally discuss,
decide,or receive information as a group on issues relating to the official
business of that body.
The Open Meeting Law does not generally apply in situations where less than a
quorum of the council is involved. However, serial meetings in groups of less
than a quorum that are held in order to avoid the requirements of the Open
Meeting Law may be found to violate the law,depending on the specific facts. '
Minn.Stat.§412.191,suba.z. As a result,while a mayor can call special meetings,in order to avoid the
appearance of a serial meeting,the mayor shouldn't cal] a special meeting by
directly contacring other councilmembers.
In most cities,the mayor has the authority to lead meetings.Therefore,it's
critical that the mayor be familiar with the Open Meeting Law and its
exceptions.Again,meetings of council must generally be open.In the
following cases,however,the council must close a meeting:
Minn.Stat.§ 13D.05,5�bd. . Meetings for preliminary consideration of allegations or charges against an
2(b).Minn Stat.§13.43,S�bd. individual sub ect to the ublic bod 's authori unless the individual
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wants the meeting held open).
Minn.Stat.§13D.05,s�nd.2. . portions of ineetings at which any of the following data is discussed:
o Data that would identify alleged victims or reporters of criminal sexual
conduct,domestic abuse,or maltreatment of minors or wlnerable
adults.
o Internal affairs data relating to allegations of law enforcement
personnel misconduct or active law enforcement investigative data.
o Educational data,health data,medical data,welfare data,or mental
health data that aze non-public data.
o An individual's medical records governed by the Minnesota Health
Records Act.
And in the following cases,the council may close the meeting:
Minn.Stat.§13D.03.Minn. • Meetings to consider strategies for labor negotiations.
Stat.§13D.01,subd.3.
Minn.Stat.§ 13D.05,5�td.s. . Meetings to evaluate the performance of an individual subject to the public
Minn.Stat.§ 13D.01,5uba.3, body's authority(unless the individual wants the meeting held open).
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Minn.Stat.§13A.05,su�d.3. . Meetings between council and its attorney to discuss active,threatened,or
Prior Lake American v.Mader, pending litigation when the balancing of the purposes served by the
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dictates the need for absolute confidentiality.
Minn.Stat.§13D.05,Suba.3. . Meetings to determine the asking price for real or personal property to be
sold,review confidential or protected nonpublic appraisal data,or
develop/consider offers or counteroffers for the purchase or sale of
property.
Minn.Stat.§13D.05,sut>e.s. . Meetings to receive security briefing and reports,to discuss issues related
ta security systems,to discuss emergency response procedures,and to
discuss security deficiencies in or recommendations regazding public
services, infrastructure,and facilities.
Minn.Stat.§ 13D.05,subd. I Except for meetings closed under the attomey-client privilege,all closed
�d� meetings must be electronically recorded.
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.01. Purpose.
The city council of the City of determines that a code of conduct for its members, as well as
the members of the various boards and commissions of the City of , is essential for the
public affairs of the city. By eliminating conflicts of interest and providing standards for conduct
in city matters, the city cauncil hopes to promote the faith and confidence of the citizens of
in their government and to encourage its citizens to serve on its council and commissions.
.02. Standards of Conduct.
Subd. 1. No member of the city council or a city board or commission may knowingly:
a. Violate the open meeting law.
b. Participate in a matter that affects the person's financial interests or those of a business
with which the person is associated, unless the effect on the person or business is no greater
than on other members of the same business classification, profession, or occupation.
c. Use the person's public position to secure special privileges or exemptians for the person
or for others.
d. Use the person's public position to solicit personal gifts or favors.
e. Use the person's public position for personal gain.
f. Except as specifically permitted pursuant to Minn. Stat. 471.895, accept or receive any gift
of substance, whether in the form of money, services, loan, travel, entertainment,
hospitality, promise, or any other form, under circumstances in which it could be
reasonably expected to influence the persan, the person's performance of official action, or
be intended as a reward for the person's official action.
g. Disclose to the public, or use for the person's or another person's personal gain,
information that was gained by reason of the person's public position if the information
was not public data or was discussed at a closed session of the city council.
h. Disclose information that was received, discussed, or decided in conference with the city's
legal counsel that is protected by the attorney-client privilege unless a majority of the city
council has authorized the disclosure.
i. Represent private interests before the city council or any city committee, board,
commission or agency. (optional)
Subd. 2. Except as prohibited by the provisions of Minn. Stat Sec. 471.87, there is no violation of
subdivision 1 b. of this section for a matter that comes before the council, board, or commission if
the member of the council, board, or commission publicly discloses the circumstances that would
violate these standards and refrains from participating in the discussion and vote on the matter.
Nothing herein shall be construed to prohibit a contract with a member of the city council under
the circumstances described under Minn. Stat. Sec. 471.88, if proper statutory procedures are
followed.
Created by the League of Minnesota Cities Ethics Advisory Panel October 2009
.03. Complaint, Hearing.
Any person may file a written complaint with the city clerk alleging a violation of the standards of
conduct in section .02. The complaint must contain supporting facts for the allegation. The city
council may hold a hearing after receiving the written complaint or upon the council's own
volition. A hearing must be held only if the city council determines (1) upon advice of the city
attorney, designee, or other attorney appointed by the council, that the factual allegations state a
sufficient claim of a violation of these standards or rise to the level of a legally-recognized conflict
of interest, and (2) that the complaint has been lodged in good faith and not for impermissible
purposes such as delay. The city council's determination must be made within 30 days of the filing
of the allegation with the city clerk. If the council determines that there is an adequate justification
for holding a hearing, the hearing must be held within 30 days of the city council's determination.
At the hearing, the person accused must have the opportunity to be heaxd. If after the hearing, the
council finds that a violation of a standard has occurred or does exist, the council may censure the
person, refer the matter for criminal prosecution, request an official not to participate in a decision,
or remove an appointed member of an advisory board or commission from office.
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Purpose
To establish a Code of Conduct and Ethics and associated remedies that Council Members*
agree to abide by in carrying out their duties as elected officials. This Code of Conduct and
Ethics does not supersede any existing or future statutory or constitutional rights, rather
outlines appropriate Council expectations, behavior and interactions with each other, staff,
residents and all other groups encountered as a result of City business, so as to efficiently
and effectively develop and carry out the mission, vision, goals and established policies of
the City in a manner of good governance.
Roles/Responsibilities
Meetings— By City Code, the Mayor presides over meetings of the City Council. Speakers,
including other Council Members, will speak when recognized by the Mayor.
Act in the Public Interest— Recognizing that service to the citizens of Golden Valley is the
primary concern; Council Members shall work for the common good of the residents of
Golden Valley and not for any private or personal interest. Council Members will treat all
persons, claims and transactions in a fair and equitable manner.
Preparation—Council Members are expected to be prepared for City Council meetings and
Council/Manager meetings by reading agenda packets and requesting further research in
advance of the meetings.
Agenda Preparation —The City Manager directs the preparation of ineeting agendas. At the
Council meeting, agenda items may be added or deleted by Council Members according to
established procedures.
Conduct of Members
Staff Direction —The Mayor and City Council Members direct City staff, contract employees
and consultants only through the City Manager, as established by majority vote. At
Council/Manager meetings, the Council may express concerns and may provide staff specific
direction, provided that the direction is the consensus of the Council. The City Manager will
request further clarification if he/she feels it is required so that there is a clear
understanding of what the Council's expectations are in terms of the actions to be taken by
staff.
Respect for Staff Time—If a Council Member is utilizing an inordinate amount of staff time,
the City Manager is required to bring this to the attention of the Council for determination.
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Interactions— Council Members shall refrain from abusive and threatening conduct,
personal charges and verbal attacks upon the character or motives of other members of the
City Council, boards and commissions, committees, staff and the public.
Respect for Open Meeting Law—Council Members shall conduct themselves in such
manners as to obey and adhere to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13D, the Open Meeting Law.
Respect for Process—Council Member duties shall be performed in accordance with the
processes and rules of order established by the City Council.
Use of Public Resources— Public resources that are not available to the general public (e.g.,
City staff time, equipment, supplies and/or facilities, etc.) shall not be used by the Council
for private, personal or political purposes.
Advocacy—To the best of their ability, Council Members shall speak with one voice in
representing the official policies and positions of the Council. When presenting their
personal opinions or positions, individual members shall explicitly state that they do not
represent the Council or the City.
Improper Influence—Council Members shall refrain from using their position to improperly
influence the deliberations or decisions of boards and commissions, committees, and staff.
Positive Work Environment—Council Members shall support a positive, efficient and
effective environment for residents, businesses and City employees.
Steward of City Funds—When the end of a Council Melnber's service on the City Council
has been deternlined by means of not seeking re-election, resignation, the results of an
election, or other reason, that Council Member shall not subject the City to unnecessary travel
and other costs.
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Communication
Responsiveness - It is the responsibility of Council Members to regularly monitor their email
and voicemail accounts and respond in a timely manner to residents, staff and consultants.
Sharing of Information — It is the responsibility of Council Members to publicly share, with
all other Council Members, information that they have received from sources outside of the
public decision-making process, which pertains to a topic under consideration. Whenever
possible, new information or data obtained by Council Members, pertinent to a topic being
discussed, will be distributed through the City Manager to other Council Members.
Focused Discussions—Council Members shall work to keep discussions and debates focused
on the item under discussion without introducing extraneous or irrelevant information.
Request for Information - All Council Members shall receive the same information at the
same time when deemed ready for distribution by staff. If an elected official requests
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information in advance of other members of the City Council, the matter shall be resolved by
a majority of the City Councii.
Coordination with City Staff—City staff should be involved when Council Members meet
with officials from other agencies and jurisdictions to ensure proper staff support as needed
and to keep staff appropriately informed.
Citizen Questions— Elected officials should refer questions and concerns from citizens to the
City Manager or appropriate Management Team staff. City staff should report back to the
City Council and the City Manager on the resolution of the referral.
Confidential Information —Council Members shall respect and preserve the confidentiality
of confidential, private and non-public information provided to them concerning matters of
the City. They shall not disclose confidential, private and non-public information without
prior legal authorization nor use such information to advance theirs or any others' personal,
financial, political and/or private interests.
Notice of Attendance— If any Council Member has knowledge or reason to believe that
there will be a large or emotional attendance at an upcoming Council Meeting or
Council/Manager Meeting, they have an obligation to inform the City Manager as soon as
they become aware of the potential situation.
Implementation
Orientation —This Code of Conduct and Ethics shall be included in the regular orientation for
new City Council Members. Following each election, the new Council shall, by resolution of
its elected members, adopt an Elected Officials Code of Conduct and Ethics.
Compliance and Enforcement—Council Members themselves have the primary
responsibility to assure that the Code of Conduct and Ethics is understood, followed and that
the public can continue to have full confidence in the good governance and integrity of the
City of Golden Valley government.
Remedies
It is the responsibility of the City Council to police its own members. When inappropriate
behaviors are observed, any member of the Council can intervene. If inappropriate behavior
is observed, the City Council will discuss the behavior at a Council work session. By direction
of the Council, it will be determined whether any or all of the following actions are taken:
a. A letter is sent to the offending Council Member stating that they have been
found operating outside the established Code of Conduct and Ethics, requesting
them to correct the behavior identified as inappropriate;
b. The Council Member is formally censured by resolution at a Council Meeting.
*The terms Council Members, City Council, and Council applies to the Mayor and Council Members
collectively.
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Executive Summary
Golden Valley Council/Manager Meeting
August 11, 2015
Agenda Item
5. Planned Unit Development (PUDj Approval Process
Prepared By
Emily Goellner, Associate Planner/Grant Writer
Summary
Staff is seeking feedback from Council regarding the direction and content of proposed
amendments to the PUD section of the Zoning Code. The proposed changes address a strategic
priority identified by City Council, which is to review and revise the entitlement process in order
to promote targeted development and redevelopment.
PUD Amendments
Particularly with recent PUD amendment applications, staff has acknowledged that there is
cumbersome timeframe required for approval. By modifying the current requirements, the City
can simplify and streamline the process without losing the ability to review and approve changes.
The creation of a new PUD typically takes six months. Most amendment applications are
considered major under the current regulations and require a six month entitlement process as
well. The application is reviewed by Planning Commission and City Council in both a preliminary
phase and a final phase. Staff would like to modify the requirements so that major PUD
amendments no longer require a preliminary and final phase; rather, a major amendment would
be reviewed by Planning Commission and City Council once. It is estimated that this process
would take three months rather than six months.
Minor amendments require a two to three month process in which the application is reviewed by
City Council. The City Council has the discretion to decide whether minor amendments are
reviewed by Planning Commission as well. Staff finds this process to be appropriate, but would
like the City Code to be more specific and more generous with the projects that qualify as minor
amendments.
Amendments to a PUD cannot currently be reviewed administratively, but staff is interested in
allowing landscaping, lighting, utility, and certain architectural changes to be approved without
City Council involvement. These kind of changes are currently reviewed administratively on
properties that are not within a PUD.
Application Requirements
Due to the length of time required, developers commonly submit final PUD plans only days after
receiving preliminary approval. Developers feel rushed to submit an application without every
item addressed so that the sixty-day clock can begin and final approval can be received as soon as
possible. This is problematic for staff for several reasons. First, it causes staff to request extra
plan submittals prior to Planning Commission. Multiple site plans can become confused with one
another. Also, this demands additional staff time to communicate and coordinate with the
applicant. Staff suggests that a meeting with the applicant be required prior to submission of the
final PUD application in order to verify that all outstanding issues raised during the preliminary
approval process have been addressed. In addition, the final PUD application should require a
narrative specifically addressing these issues. If these items are not addressed, staff may deem
the application incomplete.
Public Purpose
Staff recognizes that some developers have applied for a PUD in order to circumvent zoning
regulations. PUDs require more time intensive review by staff, Planning Commission, City Council,
and the landowner and/or applicant. PUDs are a good planning tool for the City. While the
developer receives the benefit of flexibility in uses, density, and setbacks, the community
receives unique benefits from the PUD in return.
In order to insure that the community receives unique benefits, staff recommends that the
Zoning Code explicitly require that all PUDs provide a unique public amenity within the proposal.
Examples of that would be a public plaza, public restrooms, community room open to all
members of the public, affordable housing, public open space, or a public recreation area. These
examples are typically more costly to the developer, so they are not often provided in
development plans when they are merely suggested and encouraged rather than explicitly
required.
Attachments
• "Rein In and Reform the Use of Planned Unit Development" Essential Smart Growth Fixes
for Urban and Suburban Zoning Codes, published by Environmental Protection Agency,
November 2009 (4 pages)
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INTRODUCTION
The inflexibility of Euclidean single-use zone districts,in- contriUutions to infrastructure. PUDs,which spread rapidly
appropriate development and dimensional standards,and after the concept was introduced in the i�6os,are attractive
Byzantine approval processes have given rise to the use of because they are often simpler and quicker than seeking mul-
negotiated developments in many communities.These negoti- tiple amendments and variances to an outdated zoning code.
ated developments usually take the form of planned unit devel-
opments (PUDs),planned developments,or master-planned Originally, PUDs were conceived of and used to allow flexiUil-
communities.This discussion will use PUD as the collective ity in design standards to take advantage of site characteristics
term. PUDs allowed communities to overcome some of the or to address community goals (e.g.,clustering development
strictures of Euclidean zoning and provided a vehicle for local to provide open space or protect sensitive natural areas). PUDs
government to negotiate community benefits such as ad- were meant to achieve higher quality developments and meet
ditional open space,recreational facilities,better design, and community goals Uetter than the standard suUdivision and
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New Town in St. Charles, Missouri features is a planned unit development that encapsulates a variety of smart growth and new
urbanism features induding compact development, mix of land uses and design guidelines to create a distinctive place.
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zoning regulations would allow. Sea Ranch in Northern Cali- ■ Major planning decisions are made with less puUlic input
fornia was a model of PUD,using attractive design to better into defining the communiry objectives prior to a develop-
integrate with the natural environment. Many of the initial ment proposal.
Traditional Neighborhood Developments (TNDs)were ap- . Environmental and design standards are often minimized
proved through a PUD process. in the process.
Today,however,relatively standard subdivisions are Ueing ' Often this process creates an administrative nightmare
approved using PUDs as an alternative to rewriting zoning for staff that have to deal with multiple mini-zoning codes
and subdivision regulations for time and cost considerations. created for each PUD,each ofwhich differs on develop-
PUDs allow communities to impose conditions as part of the ment standards and other requirements.
approval,which cities use to ensure they receive the appropri- ■ The planning process becomes a project-by-project pro-
ate infrastructure,off-site improvements, and fees to offset cess rather than a comprehensive development review,
development impacts.The initial oUjective of distinctive or and more of a political process than an evaluation of plan-
attractive design,however,often is lost as part of the PUD ning regulations and community goals.
process.
RESPONSE TO THE PROBLEM
The PUD approach has now proliferated to the point that To respond to these proUlems,communities are reducing the
most projects of any size or significance are approved that way. use of PUDs Uy updating their zoning districts and standards
Some observers estimate that upwards of q.o percent-of all to accommodate preferred development patterns and types.
residential units in the United States each year are approved They are also limiting the use of PUDs to larger projects that
through a PUD process,not conventional zoning.The result is can provide compensating community benefits without waiv-
that many growing cities are not the products of their land use ing key design and environmental standards.
plans and zoning codes,but rather the result of individually
negotiated agreements. Indeed,in a growing numUer of com- Communities are attempting to get out in front of PUD pro-
munities,all major developments are Ueing reviewed through posals Uy creating PUD zoning regulations or design guide-
the PUD process.� lines.These are generally developed as part of a community
design process so that the city can define its goals for a site or
As this trend proliferates,communities have increasingly area prior to specific development proposals. Principles,regu-
recognized the downside of relying too heavily on PUDs and lations,and design guidelines are then used in conjunction
negotiated developments,including: with PUD zoning to provide clearer direction while allowing
■ T'here is significant uncertainty for developers,who have the desired design flexibility.
no standards to guide the development approval process,
and for neighbors of proposed PUDs,who find that they
cannot rely on existing zoning or land use plans and that
the city planning staff controls much of the planning
process.
■ Project reviews can become longer,less efficient,and
politically charged and can drag out for years.
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Planning Association Narional Conference,April z8,aoo�.
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EXPECTED BENEFITS and additional impacts in the PUD-designated areas,and
■ Increased certainty and predictability in the development
reduce the use of PUDs on small sites (under a acres).
review process while still allowing appropriate design flex- • Remove or substantially reduce the need to use PUDs by
iUility. fixing dimensional standards,particularly on small par-
cels. (See Essential Fix No. a.)
■ Setting the Uasic goals and fundamental standards for
an area's development prior to a specific development ■ Create standards for PUD (e.g.,apply Traditional Neigh-
proposal: Uorhood Design policies,standards,and design guidelines
as Uase PUD regulations prior to receiving development
— Creates an efi�icient design and review process and
proposals).
requires less staff time to administer the development
over time. ■ If PUDs are allowed,rein them in by estaUlishing a mini-
— Adheres to community growth visions and goals as es-
mum size for PUD projects,identifying specific allowable
taUlished in comprehensive plans and gives the develop- locations,and prohiUiting waivers or other weakening of
ment sector clear direction on the quality,character,and
important environmental and design standards.
fundamental elements the community wishes to see in 2• Major Modifications
any proposal. ■ Prohibit PUDs as an alternative to following comprehen-
— Prevents important design and environmental standards sive plans and zoning codes.This may require communi-
from Ueing waived or weakened in the PUD process. ties to run puUlic input processes to provide the detailed
goals,objectives,and design elements for individual
STEPS TO IMPLEMENTATION development proposals for larger sites.The community
l. Modest Adjustments
may also decide to rewrite its zoning regulations.
3. Wholesale Changes
■ Reform the PUD process to ensure that the parcel is
designed appropriately given topography,adjacent uses, • Create distinctive area and sector plans that give clear
guidance to staff and the development community as to
the vision and intended Uuilt-out of development. Comple-
ment these plans with accompanying zoning.
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■ Prior to accepting a development proposal for an area, ■ Larimer County,Colorado. "Proceedings of the Board of
communities should undergo a public master planning County Commissioners, FeUruary 8,i���."http:J/www.
process to set goals and oUjectives; map land use and co.larimer.co.us/Ucc/����/BC��oaoB.HTM.Accessed
zoning;and set standards,regulations,and development July io, zoo�.
quality through guidelines for the entire planning area.
■ Implement an overlay district that allows the develop-
ment of a site or area if specific standards are adopted.An
example could be an overlay of the SmartCode or another
set of development regulations onto an area designated in
the comprehensive plan for future development.
PRACTICE POINTERS
■ Consider estaUlishing a list of compensating community
Ueriefits (such as a park, sidewalks,or trails)that the com-
munity expects in return for flexiUility in uses,density,
and other factors.This will reassure the community that
they will get benefits from development and provide some
certainty for developers regarding negotiated Uenefits.
EXAMPLES AND REFERENCES
■ Newby, B. "Planned Unit Development: Planning Imple-
mentation Tools." Center for Land Use Education. Novem-
ber aoo5. ftp://ft�wi.gov/DOAfpublic/comprehensive-
plans/I mplementationToolkit�Documents/P U D.pd f.
■ New York State Legislative Commission on Rural Resourc-
es.A Guide to Planned Unit Development. State of New
York. Fall aoo5.pp.q-8.http://www.dos.state.ny.us/1gssJ
�dfs/PUDi.pdf.
■ Benton County, Oregon. "Chapter ioo: Planned Unit
Development in Corvallis Urban Fringe." Benton County
Development Code.April i���.htt�://www.co.Uenton.
or.us/cd/planning/documents/do-ch_i_oo.pd_f.Accessed
August ia, aoo9.
■ City of Westminster, Colorado. Design Guidelines for Tradi-
tional Mixed Use Neighborhood Developments.April aoo6.
pp.iz-i8. http://www.ci.westminster.co.us/files/tmund.
pd f — --
■ City of Mountain View,California. "Precise Plans."http�/
www.mountainview.gov�city_hall/community_develoQ
mentJplanning/plan s_regulations_and_guideline s/pre-
cise_plans.asp.Accessed August i2, aoo�.
■ St. Lucie County, Flarida. "Chapter�: Recreation and
Open Space Element." Land Development Code. May
200�.http:JLwww.municode.com/resources/gateway.
asp?pid=iq6q.i&sid=c�.Accessed August ia, aoo�.
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Executive Summary
Golden Valley Council/Manager Meeting
August 11, 2015
Agenda Item
6. Bikeways and Golden Valley Bike Plan
Prepared By
Marc Nevinski, Physical Development Director
Summary
Currently Hennepin County is doing an overlay of Golden Valley Road and later this year will be
resurfacing Winnetka Avenue. The County also plans to restripe from four lanes down to three.
At major intersections, the current four lane design will remain in place. This configuration is
similar to the layout on other county roads in the west metro and is considered a safer design
given the corridor's characteristics, such as adjacent land uses, posted speed, and cross streets.
The dimensions of the restriped road will be:
2'curb+4'shoulder � 12'drive lane � 12'dual left turn lane � 12'drive lane � 4'shoulder+2'curb
The most recent traffic data on Winnetka Avenue shows 11,500 average daily trips at Medicine
Lake Road increasing to 15,500 average daily trips at Highway 55. The corridor is posted 35 mph.
Resurfacing and restriping of roadways can present opportunities to add facilities for bicycles.
Both the city and county have plans for bike routes and various levels of different bike facilities,
such as bikeable shoulders, bike lanes, trails, etc...The Hennepin County 2040 Bike Plan,
(www.hennepin.us/residents/transportation/bikin�) adopted in April, shows a planned on-street
bikeway along Winnetka Avenue from Medicine Lake Road to Golden Valley Road. Appendix C of
the plan includes design guidelines for various types of bikeways. A matrix summarizing the
guidelines is attached.
The county's new bike and recent roadway projects have raised questions around bikeway
planning and designation. There is some degree of latitude provided for in the county's bike plan
as to how and when bikeway design criteria are applied and the county may look to the City for
input. Staff would like to discuss how such input is considered and provided.
Additionally, given the increased awareness and use of multimodal transportation over the past
ten years, bike and pedestrian routes will almost certainly be a priority topic for the
comprehensive plan update which will begin next year. Transportation, as well as parks, are two
primary components of a comprehensive plan. Bike routes are important assets for both
commuting and recreation. A solid plan for bikeways will help guide policy implementation and
capital improvement spending. Council comment or direction on this matter is welcome.
Attachments
• Bikeway design matrix (1 page)
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Executive Summary
Golden Valley Council/Manager Meeting
August 11, 2015
Agenda Item
7. Golden Valley Road Parking Concept Plan
Prepared By
Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager
Summary
Staff will be present to update the City Council on the concept plan developed for the
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board "triangle" property located adjacent to Golden Valley
Road and the proposed LRT line.
Attachment
• METRO Blue Line LRT Extension Park + Ride Concepts (1 page)
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Executive Summary For Action
Golden Valley Council/Manager Meeting
August 11, 2015
Agenda Item
8. Biennial 2016-2017 Proposed General Fund Budget
Prepared By
Sue Virnig, Finance Director
Summary
At the August.11 Council/Manager meeting,the Council will be reviewing the following divisions:
— Mayor & Council
— City Manager
— Transfers Out
— Administrative Services
— Legal
— Insurance
— Revenues
— Fund Balance
— Tax Impact on Properties
Other:
Consider Rate Increase on Water
Appropriate staff will be in attendance to discuss the proposed budgets for these divisions and
answer questions from the Council.
Attachments
• Bring your Biennial 2016-2017 Proposed General Fund Budget (previously distributed)
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Executive Summary
Golden Valley Council/Manager Meeting
August 11, 2015
Agenda Item
9. Board/Commission Vacancies
Prepared By
Thomas Burt, City Manager
Summary
As of today staff has received nine board/commission applications. Staff will provide an updated list of
board/commission vacancies and a list of applicants available to fill them. The list will be distributed at
the Council/Manager meeting.