05-17-16 City Council Minutes city,0 OFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
golden GOLDEN VALLEY, MINNESOTA
valley May 17, 2016
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Harris called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
1A. Pledge of Allegiance
1113. Roll Call
Present: Mayor Shep Harris, Council Members Joanie Clausen, Larry Fonnest, Steve
Schmidgall and Andy Snope. Also present were: City Manager Cruikshank, City Attorney Garry
and City Clerk Luedke.
1C. Presentation - Proclamation recognizing Tom Zellmer, Principal of Good
Shepherd School
Mayor Harris read the proclamation and thanked Mr. Zellmer for his service.
MOTION made by Council Member Snope, seconded by Council Member Clausen to accept
the proclamation recognizing Mr. Tom Zellmer for his years of service and the motion carried.
1 D. Presentation - Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek
Sheriff Stanek gave an overview of the Hennepin County Sheriff's Department including
services provided to the City of Golden Valley and answered questions from Council.
The Council thanked Sheriff Stanek and his staff for their service.
2. ADDITIONS AND CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA
MOTION made by Council Member Clausen, seconded by Council Member Fonnest to
approve the agenda of May 17, 2016, as submitted and the motion carried.
3. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION made by Council Member Clausen, seconded by Council Member Snope to approve
the consent agenda of May 17, 2016, as revised: removal of 3G-2015 Positive Performance
General Fund Transfer and 3L-Accept Human Rights Commission resignations and the motion
carried.
3A. Approve Minutes of the City Council Meeting of May 3, 2016.
3131. Approve City Check Register and authorize the payment of the bills as submitted.
3132. Approve Housing and Redevelopment Authority Check Register and authorize the
payment of the bills as submitted.
3C1. Approve a Temporary On-Sale Liquor License for the Chester Bird American Legion for
the 2016 Golden Valley Fire Relief Street Dance on Saturday, June 18, 2016.
3C2. Authorize issuance of Multi-family Rental Licenses as recommended by Staff.
3C3. Approve the issuance of a Therapeutic Massage Facility License for Denise Frazier
d/b/a D-Way E. T. M., located at 1710 Douglas Drive, Suite 209D.
3D. Accept for filing the Minutes of Boards and Commissions as follows:
1. Planning Commission - April 25, 2016
2. Joint Water Commission - February 3, 2016
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3. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA - continued
3E1. Accept bids and award a contract for the 2016 Lakeview Park Shelter Roof
Replacement to Central Roofing Company in the amount of $98,344.
3E2. Authorize the reconstruction of ten sand bunkers at Brookview Golf Course from the
lowest responsible bidder, Hartman Companies, Inc. for $49,825.25.
3F. Adopt Proclamation for Arbor Day - May 12, 2016, and Arbor Month - May 2016 in the
City of Golden Valley.
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3H. Accept Open Space and Recreation Commission 2015 Annual Report.
31. Approve requests for beer and/or wine at Brookview Park as recommended by staff.
3J. Authorize Cooperative Agreements with Hennepin County for Construction of Douglas
Drive (CSAH 102) from Medicine Lake Road (CSAH 70) to North Trunk Highway 55
Frontage Road and from North Trunk Highway 55 Frontage Road to Trunk Highway 55,
Adopt Resolution 16-33, authorizing the Cooperative Agreements with Hennepin
County for Reconstruction of Douglas Drive (CSAH 102) from CSAH 70 to Trunk
Highway 55 and authorize Agreement with WSB & Associates, Inc. for Construction
Administration Services in connection with the Douglas Drive Reconstruction Project in
the amount not to exceed $232,945.
3K. Approve amendment addition of $21,500 for design fees for the proposed Brookview
Community Center project.
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3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
3G. 2015 Positive Performance General Fund Transfer and Assignment of Fund
Balance
Finance Director Virnig presented the staff report.
MOTION made by Council Member Snope, seconded by Council Member Fonnest to amend
Resolution 16-32, authorizing the Transfer of$1,575,000 from the General Fund to the Tax
Abatement Debt Service of$250,000, Building Funding Fund of $500,000, Capital
Improvement Fund of$200,000, Park Improvement Fund of $200,000 and Equipment
Replacement Fund of $425,000 to authorizing the Transfer of $1,575,000 from the General
Fund to the Tax Abatement Debt Service of$250,000 and the Capital Improvement Fund of
$1,325,000 and the motion carried.
MOTION made by Council Member Snope, seconded by Council Member Schmidgall to adopt
Resolution 16-32, as amended authorizing the Transfer of $1,575,000 from the General Fund
to the Tax Abatement Debt Service Fund of $250,000 and the Capital Improvement Fund of
$1,325,000 upon a vote being taken the following voted in favor of: Snope, Harris, Clausen,
Fonnest and Schmidgall and the following voted against: none and the motion carried.
31L. Acceptance of Human Rights Commission Resignations
Council thanked Susan Phelps and Nabil Pruscini for their years of service to the City of
Golden Valley.
MOTION made by Council Member Clausen, seconded by Council Member Snope to accept
Susan Phelps resignation effective immediately and Nabil Pruscini's resignation from the
Human Rights Commission effective June 1, 2016, and the motion carried.
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4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
4A. Public Hearing - Approval of Conditional Use Permit 147 - 6100 Olson Memorial
Highway - Verizon Wireless, Applicant
Associate Planner/Grant Writer Goellner presented the staff report and answered questions
from Council.
Mr. Rob Viera, Buell Consulting on behalf of Verizon Wireless, answered questions from
Council.
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing. No one came forward. Mayor Harris closed the public
hearing.
MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Schmidgall to adopt
Ordinance #598, approval of Conditional Use Permit 147 at 6100 Olson Memorial Highway for
Verizon Wireless, Applicant upon a vote being taken the following voted in favor of: Harris,
Clausen, Fonnest, Schmidgall and Snope and the following voted against: none and the motion
carried.
6. NEW BUSINESS
6A. Approve Design Development Plans for the Brookview Community Center
Replacement Project
Director of Parks and Recreation Birno presented the staff report.
Ms. Nancy of Blankford, Hammel, Green and Abrahamson (HGA) gave a brief overview of the
design processes and time schedule for the replacement. Mr. Justin Wang, Intern Architect
with HGA, presented the design drawings for the new Community Center.
MOTION made by Council Member Schmidgall, seconded by Council Member Clausen to
approve Design Development Plans and authorize staff to proceed with the development of
construction documents for the replacement of Brookview Community Center and the motion
carried.
6113. Authorize Project Labor Agreement for the Brookview Community Center
Replacement Construction Project
Director of Parks and Recreation Birno presented the staff report.
Council Members Snope recused himself from the discussion and vote. He stated even though
the City Attorney found no legal conflict, according to the Golden Valley Guiding Principles
there may be a perceived conflict of interest.
Council Member Clausen recused herself from the discussion and vote because unions
support her business and her company banks at a union bank.
There was additional Council discussion regarding the Project Labor Agreement.
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6B. Project Labor Agreement for the Brookview Community Center - continued
MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Schmidgall to
authorize the City Manager to sign Project Labor Agreement, contingent on City Attorney
review, with the Minneapolis Building and Construction Trade Council for the Brookview
Community Center Construction project upon a vote being taken the following voted in favor of:
Harris, Fonnest and Schmidgall, the following voted against: none and the following abstained:
Snope and Clausen and the motion carried.
6C. Authorize Marketing Services Agreement with St. Louis Park Convention and
Visitors Bureau
Director of Parks and Recreation Birno presented the staff report.
There was Council discussion regarding the Marketing Service Agreement.
MOTION made by Council Member Schmidgall, seconded by Council Member Clausen to
authorize City Manager to sign Marketing Services Agreement, contingent on City Attorney
review, with the St. Louis Park Conventions and Visitors Bureau for the City of Golden Valley
and the motion carried.
611). Approval of Elected Official Out-of-State Travel
City Manager Cruikshank presented the staff report and answered questions from Council. City
There was Council discussion regarding the out-of-state travel requests.
MOTION made by Council Member Snope, seconded by Council Member Schmidgall to
approve the reimbursement of the requested out-of-state travel for Mayor Harris and Council
Member Fonnest and the motion carried.
6E. Announcements of Meetings
Some Council Members may attend the Douglas Drive Reconstruction Project Open House on
May 19, 2016, from 6 to 8 pm at Sandburg Learning Center at 2400 Sandburg Lane.
Some Council Members may attend PRISM's 3rd Annual Taste of the Burbs Gala on May 19,
2016, from 5:30 to 8:30 pm at the Sheraton Minneapolis West at 12201 Ridgedale Drive in
Minnetonka.
Some Council Members may attend the Senate District 46 Post-Session Town Hall meeting on
May 25, 2016, at 6 pm at the St. Louis Park City Hall at 5005 Minnetonka Boulevard.
Some Council Members may attend the Golden Valley Business Council on May 26, 2016,
from 7:30 to 9 am at Second Harvest Heartland at 6325 Sandburg Road.
The City offices will be closed on Monday, May 30, 2016, in observance of Memorial Day.
A Tri-City Joint City Council Workshop will be held on May 31, 2016, at 6:30 pm in the Golden
Valley Council Chambers.
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6E. Announcements of Meetings - continued
The Robbinsdale School District's Adult Program Graduation will be held on June 2, 2016, at 7
pm at the Sandburg Learning Center at 2400 Sandburg Lane.
The Police Bike-Along will be held on June 4, 2016, from 9 am to noon starting at the Golden
Valley Police Department.
A Concert in the Park featuring the Golden Valley Orchestra will be held on June 6, 2016, at 7
pm in Brookview Park.
The next City Council meeting will be June 7, 2016.
6F. Mayor and Council Communication
Mayor Harris thanked City staff who organized the 2016 Golden Valley Reads program with
the Golden Valley Library. He stated that 155 people attended the event.
Council Member Snope stated Council will soon begin the 2017-2018 budget process and that
residents are welcome to attend the Council/Manager meetings. City Manager Cruikshank
stated the budget calendar is part of the agenda packet and will also be listed on the City's
website.
Mayor Harris stated he received an invitation from the Golden Valley Lutheran Church for the
installation of their new pastor, Kurt Weber, on June 12.
Mayor Harris stated he received a button and that the City received a letter from the Minnesota
Pollution Control Agency congratulating Golden Valley for becoming a GreenStep City.
7. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION made by Council Member Clausen, seconded by Council Member Snope and the
motion carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 8:01 pm.
hep rd M. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk