08-03-16 CC Agenda Packet (entire)
AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the
City Council
Golden Valley City Hall
7800 Golden Valley Road
Council Chamber
Wednesday, August 3, 2016
6:30 pm
1. CALL TO ORDER PAGES
A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Roll Call
2. ADDITIONS AND CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA
3. CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Consent Agenda - All items listed under this heading are considered to be
routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no
discussion of these items unless a Council Member so requests in which event the item
will be removed from the general order of business and considered in its normal
sequence on the agenda.
A. Approval of Minutes:
1. Council/Manager Meeting - May 10, 2016 3-4
2. City Council Meeting - July 19, 2016 5-8
B. Approval of City Check Register 9
C. Licenses:
1. Gambling License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - Angel
Foundation
10-12
2. Gambling License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - Cancer Legal
Line
13-15
D. Minutes of Boards and Commissions:
1. Planning Commission - June 27, 2016 16-20
2. Environmental Commission - April 25, 2016 21-22
3. Human Services Fund - May 9, 2016 23-24
4. Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission - May 19, 2016 25-31
E. Approval of One-Year Extension of Zoning Code Variance for 43 Western Terrace 32-39
F. Receipt of June Financial Reports 40-48
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Public Hearing - Approval of Conditional Use Permit 151 - 9050 Golden Valley Road -
Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union, Applicant - Item tabled from July 5 City Council
Meeting
49-50
5. OLD BUSINESS
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. Authorization PUD Sub-Permit - Hidden Lakes PUD No. 74, Amendment No. 6 - 1725
Bridgewater Rd - Arash Allaei, Applicant - Item tabled from July 5 City Council
Meeting
51
B. METRO Blue Line Extension Update 52-53
6. NEW BUSINESS - continued
C. Announcements of Meetings
1. Future Draft Agendas: Council/Manager August 8, 2016, City Council August 16
and September 6, 2016
54-56
D. Mayor and Council Communications
7. ADJOURNMENT
Council/Manager Meeting Minutes
May 10, 2016
Present: Mayor Harris and Council Members, Clausen, Fonnest, Schmidgall and Snope,
City Manager Tim Cruikshank, Finance Director Sue Virnig, Parks and Recreation Director
Rick Birno, Communications Manager Cheryl Weiler, Physical Development Director Marc
Nevinski and Administrative Assistant Judy Nally.
Open Space and Recreation Commission Annual Report
Open Space and Recreation Commission Chair Bob Mattison was in attendance to review
the Commission's 2015 Annual Report. He highlighting major activities including the
replacement of the Brookview Community Center, Sochacki Park/Blue Line Light Rail
Transit and some Park Improvements such as Sandburg Athletic Complex, gazebo, new
play structures and tennis courts.
The Council discussed proposed park improvements, Community Center remodeling,
community gardens, use of hockey rinks as a dog park, potential location for a park on the
west side of the City, and the 2016 work plan.
Discover St. Louis Park Convention and Visitors Bureau Draft Marketing Services
Agreement
Discover St. Louis Park Convention and Visitors Bureau (DSLP) President and CEO Becky
Bakken, and Board Member John Smith, distributed copies of sample DSLP event space
planning guides, destination guide and meeting and event tourism quick guides and
reviewed information from their website which outlined the types of information available.
Bakken reviewed the marketing services agreement.
Rick Birno reviewed how partnering with DSLP would help Golden Valley in bringing in
more traffic to the new Community Center, along with increased park usage and local
businesses.
The Council had questions about the marketing plan, incorporation of Golden Valley,
measuring its success, participation and addition of other local businesses, timeline,
process and City delegates.
The consensus of the Council was to proceed with consideration of the proposed
marketing agreement and place it on a future City Council meeting for approval.
Brookview Community Center Design Development Plan Review
Rick Birno and Glenn Waguespack from Hammel, Green and Abrahamson (HGA)
presented a PowerPoint presentation and design development overview which included
site plan designs, various birds eye view of the project, pedestrian views from various
areas, lower and upper level floor and finish plans, views of lobby, bar and grill, pro shop
and project sustainability strategies. Rick Birno and Senior Project Manager Tim Maher,
Adolfson & Peterson Construction Company, reviewed the project budget, and the Project
Labor Agreement (PLA)
Council/Manager Meeting Minutes
May 10, 2016— Page 2
After discussion the Council consensus was to proceed with approval of the design
development plans, construction documents and Project Labor Agreement. The Council
will consider the items at a future City Council meeting.
Citizen Survey Questions
Tim Cruikshank and Cheryl Weiler reviewed the 2013 survey which was revised to include
possible questions and/or topics to be used in the 2016 survey.
The Council discussed the process for conducting the survey, question phrasing, timeline,
and obtaining a good cross section of residents to participate.
After discussion by Council it was determined to proceed with the city-wide survey. The
Council will submit topics to be included in the survey to the City Manager. The survey
consultant will prepare a draft of the survey for review by the Council.
The Council adjourned to take a tour of the newly remolded physical development
department.
The meeting adjourned at 9:35 pm.
Judy Nally
Administrative Assistant
of ' UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
l old c li GOLDEN VALLEY, MINNESOTA
valley July 19, 2016
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Harris called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
1A. Pledge of Allegiance
113. Roll Call
Present: Mayor Shep Harris, Council Members Joanie Clausen, Larry Fonnest, Andy Snope
and Steve Schmidgall. Also present were: City Manager Cruikshank, City Attorney Garry and
City Clerk Luedke.
2. ADDITIONS AND CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA
MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Snope to approve
the agenda of July 19, 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 July 19, 2016, as revised: removal of 3E-Hire Morris Leatherman
Company to conduct the 2016 Citizen Survey and 3H-Authorize purchase of 9450 Olympia
Street for the Flood Damage Reduction Assistance Grant Program and the motion carried.
3A. Approve Minutes of the City Council Meeting of July 5, 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.
3C. Receive and file the gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of notice
requirement for Mount Olivet Careview Home.
3D. Accept for filing the Minutes of Boards and Commissions as follows:
1. Human Services Fund - April 11, 2016
2. Joint Water Commission - April 6, 2016
3. Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission - April 21 , 2016
3
estomated GGSt of $25,000.
3F. Approve requests for beer and/or wine at Brookview Park as recommended by staff.
3G. Authorize an agreement with SEH, Inc. for design and construction services for the
2017 PMP, not to exceed $54,500.
3W. Adept Resolution 16-46, aUtheFii�iRg the PUFGhase of 9450 Olympia Street feF the Flood
3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
3E. Authorization to Hire the Morris Leatherman Company for the 2016 Citizen Survey
City Manager Cruikshank answered questions from Council regarding the Morris Leatherman
Company.
MOTION made by Council Member Clausen, seconded by Council Member Schmidgall to hire
the Morris Leatherman Company to conduct the 2016 Citizen Survey at an estimated cost of
$25,000 and the motion carried.
Unofficial City Council Minutes -2- July 19, 2016
3H. Authorizing the Purchase of 9450 Olympia Street
Physical Development Director Nevinski answered questions from Council regarding the
purchase of the property located at 9450 Olympia Street.
MOTION made by Council Member Snope, seconded by Council Member Fonnest to Adopt
Resolution 16-46, authorizing the purchase of 9450 Olympia Street for the Flood Damage
Reduction Assistance Grant Program upon a vote being taken the following voted in favor of:
Harris, Clausen, Snope, Fonnest and Schmidgall and the following voted against: none and the
motion carried.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
4A. Public Hearing - Ordinance #608 - Approval of Conditional Use Permit 153 - 8814 7th
Avenue North - Big Deals Liquidation Outlet, Applicant
Planning Intern Chloe McGuire Brigl presented the staff report and answered questions from
Council.
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing. No one came forward. Mayor Harris closed the public
hearing.
MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Clausen to adopt
Ordinance #608, Approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 153, 7th Avenue North, Big Deals
Liquidation Outlet, Applicant upon a vote being taken the following voted in favor of: Harris,
Clausen, Snope, Fonnest and Schmidgall and the following voted against: none and the motion
carried.
6. NEW BUSINESS
6A. Approve Citizen Survey Questions
City Manager Cruikshank presented the staff report and answered questions from Council.
There was much Council discussion regarding the proposed 2016 Citizen Survey questions
being presented.
MOTION made by Council Member Schmidgall, seconded by Council Member Snope to
approve the questions for the 2016 Citizen Survey and the motion carried.
6B. Authorize Solar Power Purchase Agreement, Facilities Lease Agreement, and
Energy Performance Guarantee Agreement
Engineer Seaburg presented the staff report and answered questions from Council. Mr. Art
Crowell, Operations Officer with Monarch Solar, answered questions from Council.
There was Council discussion regarding the solar power purchase agreement and the grant
program.
MOTION made by Council Member Schmidgall, seconded by Council Member Fonnest to
authorize the Solar Power Purchase Agreement, Energy Performance Guarantee Agreement,
and Facilities Lease Agreement with Monarch Solar and the motion carried.
Unofficial City Council Minutes -3- July 19, 2016
6C. Authorize Legal Service Agreement with Best & Flanagan, LLP
City Manager Cruikshank presented the staff report.
MOTION made by Council Member Clausen, seconded by Council Member Snope to
authorize the City Manager to sign the Amendment to Legal Services Agreement with Best &
Flanagan, LLP for City Attorney services and the motion carried.
6D. Announcements of Meetings
Some Council Members may attend the Market in the Valley on July 24 and 31, 2016, from 9
am to 1 pm in the City Hall Campus Parking Lot.
A Concert in the Park featuring the St. Peter Street Stompers will be held on July 25, 2016, at
7 pm at Brookview Park.
Some Council Members may attend the Golden Valley Business Council on July 28, 2016,
from 7:30 to 9 am at Second Harvest Heartland.
Coffee With A Cop will be held on July 28, 2016, from 8:30 to 10:30 am at Starbucks located at
7802 Olson Memorial Highway.
Some Council Members may attend the Living in the Valley Event "Taste and Tour" on July 28,
2016, from 5 to 9 pm at various Golden Valley businesses.
The Penny Carnival will be held on July 29, 2016, from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm at Brookview
Park.
A Concert in the Park featuring Prior Lake Windjammers will be held on August 1, 2016, at 7
pm at Brookview Park.
The Minnesota Night to Unite celebrations will be held on August 2, 2016, at various times and
locations within Golden Valley.
The next City Council meeting will be held on August 3, 2016, at 6:30 pm.
Some Council Members may attend a meeting with Congressman Keith Ellison on August 4,
2016, at 9 am in the Council Conference room.
6E. Mayor and Council Communication
Council Member Clausen stated she has been asked to present a program at the Golden
Valley Historical Society in November about her father, Ray Stockman, who is known as the
father of the Golden Valley Parks and asked that everyone mark their calendars.
Council Member Snope stated he will not be in attendance at the City Council Meeting on
August 3, 2016, due to a conflict.
Unofficial City Council Minutes -4- July 19, 2016
7. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION made by Council Member Clausen, seconded by Council Member Schmidgall and
the motion carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 7:28 pm.
Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
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August 3, 2016
Agenda Item
3. B. Approval of City Check Register
Prepared By
Sue Virnig, Finance Director
Summary
Approval of the check register for various vendor claims against the City of Golden Valley.
Attachments
• Document sent via email
Recommended Action
Motion to authorize the payment of the bills as submitted.
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Agenda Item
3. C. 1. Gambling License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - Angel Foundation
Prepared By
Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant
Summary
As per State Statute organizations that conduct gambling within the City limits have to submit an
application for a lawful gambling permit to the State after the permit has been approved or
denied by the City. Depending upon the timing of the permit the applicants may request the City
to waive the 30-day waiting period.
Attachments
• Application for Exempt Permit (2 pages)
Recommended Action
Motion to receive and file the gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of notice
requirement for Angel Foundation.
MINNESOTA LAWFUL GAMBLING 5/15
LG220 Application for Exempt Permit Page 1 of
An exempt permit may be issued to a nonprofit Application Fee (non-refundable)
organization that: Applications are processed in the order received. If the application
conducts lawful gambling on five or fewer days, and is postmarked or received 30 days or more before the event, the
awards less than $50,000 in prizes during a calendar application fee is $100; otherwise the fee is $150.
year.
If total raffle prize value for the calendar year will be Due to the high volume of exempt applications, payment of
$1,500 or less, contact the Licensing Specialist assigned to additional fees prior to 30 days before your event will not expedite
your county by calling 651-539-1900. service, nor are telephone requests for expedited service accepted.
ORGANIZATION INFORMATION
Organization Previous Gambling
Name: ANGEL FOUNDATION Permit Number: X-92285-16-030
Minnesota Tax ID Federal Employer ID
Number, if any: Number(FEIN), if any: 41-0199883
Mailing
Address: 1155 CENTRE POINTE DRIVE, SUITE 7
City: MENDOTA HEIGHTS State: MN — Zip: 55120 County: DAKOTA
Name of Chief Executive Officer(CEO): ANDREW ROSEN
Daytime Phone: (612) 627-9000 Email: AROSEN@MNANGEL.ORG
NONPROFIT STATUS
Type of Nonprofit Organization (check one):
Fraternal = Religious Veterans IZI Other Nonprofit Organization
Attach a copy of one of the following showing proof of nonprofit status:
(DO NOT attach a sales tax exempt status or federal employer ID number, as they are not proof of nonprofit status.)
❑ A current calendar year Certificate of Good Standing
Don't have a copy? Obtain this certificate from:
MN Secretary of State, Business Services Division Secretary of State website, phone numbers:
60 Empire Drive, Suite 100 www.sos.state.mn.us
St. Paul, MN 55103 651-296-2803, or toll free 1-877-551-6767
❑✓ IRS income tax exemption (501(c)) letter in your organization's name
Don't have a copy? To obtain a copy of your federal income tax exempt letter, have an organization officer contact the
IRS toll free at 1-877-829-5500.
❑ IRS -Affiliate of national, statewide, or international parent nonprofit organization (charter)
If your organization falls under a parent organization, attach copies of both of the following:
1. IRS letter showing your parent organization is a nonprofit 501(c) organization with a group ruling, and
2. the charter or letter from your parent organization recognizing your organization as a subordinate.
GAMBLING PREMISES INFORMATION
Name of premises where the gambling event will be conducted
(for raffles, list the site where the drawing will take place): _ WIRTH CHALET - THEODORE WIRTH PARK
Address (do not use P.O. box): 1301 THEODORE WIRTH PARKWAY
City or
Township: GOLDEN VALLEY Zip: 55422 County: HENNEPIN
Date(s) of activity (for raffles,
indicate the date of the drawing): AUGUST 11, 2016
Check each type of gambling activity that your organization will conduct:
❑Bingo* ❑Paddlewheels* ❑Pull-Tabs* ❑Tipboards*
Raffle (total value of raffle prizes awarded for the calendar year: $1,200.00 )
* Gambling equipment for bingo paper, paddlewheels, pull-tabs, and tipboards must be obtained from a distributor licensed by
the Minnesota Gambling Control Board. EXCEPTION: Bingo hard cards and bingo number selection devices may be borrowed
from another organization authorized to conduct bingo. To find a licensed distributor, go to www.mn.gov/gcb and click on
Distributors under List of Licensees, or call 651-539-1900.
LG220 Application for Exempt Permit Page 2 of 2
LOCAL UNIT OF GOVERNMENT ACKNOWLEDGMENT (required before submitting application to
the Minnesota Gambling Control Board)
CITY APPROVAL COUNTY APPROVAL
for a gambling premises for a gambling premises
located within city limits located in a township
The application is acknowledged with no waiting period. The application is acknowledged with no waiting period.
The application is acknowledged with a 30-day waiting The application is acknowledged with a 30-day waiting
period, and allows the Board to issue a permit after 30 days period, and allows the Board to issue a permit after
(60 days for a 1st class city). 30 days.
The application is denied. The application is denied.
Print City Name: GOLDEN VALLEY Print County Name:
Signature of Ci erson Signature of County Personnel:
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Title:
Date: � Title: Date:
TOWNSHIP (if required by the county)
On behalf of the township, I acknowledge that the organization
is applying for exempted gambling activity within the township
The city or county must sign before limits. (A township has no statutory authority to approve or
submitting application to the deny an application, per Minn. Statutes, section 349.213.)
Gambling Control Board. Print Township Name:
Signature of Township Officer:
Title: Date:
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S SIGNATURE (required)
The information provided in this application is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that the financial
report will be completed and returned to 1he Bo rd within 30 dayp of the event date.
Chief Executive Officer's Signature: Date: JULY 15, 2016
(Signature must be CEO's signature;designee may not sign)
Print Name: ANDREW ROSEN
REQUIREMENTS MAIL APPLICATION AND ATTACHMENTS
Complete a separate application for: Mail application with:
• all gambling conducted on two or more consecutive days, or X a copy of your proof of nonprofit status, and
• all gambling conducted on one day.
application fee (non-refundable). If the application is
Only one application is required if one or more raffle drawings are postmarked or received 30 days or more before the event,
conducted on the same day. the application fee is $100; otherwise the fee is $150.
Financial report to be completed within 30 days after the Make check payable to State of Minnesota.
gambling activity is done: To: Minnesota Gambling Control Board
A financial report form will be mailed with your permit. Complete 1711 West County Road B, Suite 300 South
and return the financial report form to the Gambling Control Roseville, MN 55113
Board.
Questions?
Your organization must keep all exempt records and reports for Call the Licensing Section of the Gambling Control Board at
3-1/2 years (Minn. Statutes, section 349.166, subd. 2(f)). 651-539-1900.
Data privacy notice: The information requested application. Your organization's name and ment of Public Safety; Attorney General;
on this form(and any attachments)will be used address will be public information when received Commissioners of Administration, Minnesota
by the Gambling Control Board (Board)to by the Board. All other information provided will Management&Budget,and Revenue; Legislative
determine your organization's qualifications to be private data about your organization until the Auditor, national and international gambling
be involved in lawful gambling activities in Board issues the permit. When the Board issues regulatory agencies; anyone pursuant to court
Minnesota. Your organization has the right to the permit,all information provided will become order; other individuals and agencies specifically
refuse to supply the information; however, if public. If the Board does not issue a permit,all authorized by state or federal law to have access
your organization refuses to supply this information provided remains private,with the to the information; individuals and agencies for
information,the Board may not be able to exception of your organization's name and which law or legal order authorizes a new use or
determine your organization's qualifications and, address which will remain public. Private data sharing of information after this notice was
as a consequence, may refuse to issue a permit. about your organization are available to Board given; and anyone with your written consent.
If your organization supplies the information members, Board staff whose work requires
requested,the Board will be able to process the access to the information; Minnesota's Depart-
This form will be made available in alternative format (i.e. large print, braille) upon request.
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August 3, 2016
Agenda Item
3. C. 2. Gambling License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - Cancer Legal Line
Prepared By
Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant
Summary
As per State Statute organizations that conduct gambling within the City limits have to submit an
application for a lawful gambling permit to the State after the permit has been approved or
denied by the City. Depending upon the timing of the permit the applicants may request the City
to waive the 30-day waiting period.
Attachments
• Application for Exempt Permit (2 pages)
Recommended Action
Motion to receive and file the gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of notice
requirement for Cancer Legal Line.
MINNESOTA LAWFUL GAMBLING 5/15
LG220 Application for Exempt Permit Page 1 of 2
An exempt permit may be issued to a nonprofit Application Fee (non-refundable)
organization that: Applications are processed in the order received. If the application
conducts lawful gambling on five or fewer days, and is postmarked or received 30 days or more before the event, the
awards less than $50,000 in prizes during a calendar
year. application fee is $100; otherwise the fee is $150.
If total raffle prize value for the calendar year will be Due to the high volume of exempt applications, payment of
$1,500 or less, contact the Licensing Specialist assigned to additional fees prior to 30 days before your event will not expedite
your county by calling 651-539-1900. service, nor are telephone requests for expedited service accepted.
ORGANIZATION INFORMATION
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NONPROFIT STATUS
Type of Nonprofit Organization (check one):
Fraternal = Religious Veterans Other Nonprofit Organization
Attach a copy of one of the following showing proof of nonprofit status:
(DO NOT attach a sales tax exempt status or federal employer ID number, as they are not proof of nonprofit status.)
❑ A current calendar year Certificate of Good Standing
Don't have a copy? Obtain this certificate from:
MN Secretary of State, Business Services Division Secretary of State website, phone numbers:
60 Empire Drive, Suite 100 www.sos.state.mn.us
St. Paul, MN 55103 651-296-2803, or toll free 1-877-551-6767
FAIRS income tax exemption (501(c)) letter in your organization's name
Don't have a copy? To obtain a copy of your federal income tax exempt letter, have an organization officer contact the
IRS toll free at 1-877-829-5500.
❑ IRS-Affiliate of national, statewide, or international parent nonprofit organization (charter)
If your organization falls under a parent organization, attach copies of both of the following:
1. IRS letter showing your parent organization is a nonprofit 501(c) organization with a group ruling, and
2. the charter or letter from your parent organization recognizing your organization as a subordinate.
GAMBLING PREMISES INFORMATION
Name of premises where the gambling event will be conducted
for raffles, list the site where the drawing will ta'ke\place): t'^ , ( ,
Address (do not use P.O. box): 6—H I "� � (n C�k V 2�
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Township: 1.�U VA " Zip: County: L"1 N f"LQ- 0L f
Date(s) of activity (for raffles, p t� 1
indicate the date of the drawing): LP
Check each type of gambling activity that your organization will conduct:
Bingo* ❑Paddlewheels* ❑Pull-Tabs* FTipboards*
Raffle (total value of raffle prizes awarded for the calendar year: $ -:1, \ )
* Gambling equipment for bingo paper, paddlewheels, pull-tabs, and tipboards must be obtained from a distributor licensed by
the Minnesota Gambling Control Board. EXCEPTION: Bingo hard cards and bingo number selection devices may be borrowed
from another organization authorized to conduct bingo. To find a licensed distributor, go to www.mn.gov/gcb and click on
Distributors under List of Licensees, or call 651-539-1900.
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LG220 Application for Exempt Permit Page 2 of 2
LOCAL UNIT OF GOVERNMENT ACKNOWLEDGMENT (required before submitting application to
the Minnesota Gambling Control Board)
CITY APPROVAL COUNTY APPROVAL
for a gambling premises for a gambling premises
located within city limits located in a township
The application is acknowledged with no waiting period. The application is acknowledged with no waiting period.
The application is acknowledged with a 30-day waiting The application is acknowledged with a 30-day waiting
period, and allows the Board to issue a permit after 30 days period, and allows the Board to issue a permit after
(60 days for a 1st class city). 30 days.
The application is denied The application is denied.
Print City Name: oieell
Print County Name:
Si leof ' y Pers &nl nSignature of County Personnel:
Titl Date: 1 Title: Date:
TOWNSHIP (if required by the county)
On behalf of the township, I acknowledge that the organization
is applying for exempted gambling activity within the township
The city or county must sign before limits. (A township has no statutory authority to approve or
submitting application to the deny an application, per Minn. Statutes, section 349.213.)
Gambling Control Board. Print Township Name:
Signature of Township Officer:
Title: Date:
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S SIGNATURE (required)
The information provided in this application is complete and to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that the financial
report will be completed and returned to the Bewithm 3 s of the event date.
Chief Executive Officer's Signature: Date:
(Signature muse6e CEO' signature; design ay not sign)
Print Name: Ll n�`1 L( t-�,a, 1
REQUIREMENTS MAIL APPLICATION AND ATTACHMENTS
Complete a separate application for: Mail application with:
• all gambling conducted on two or more consecutive days, or a copy of your proof of nonprofit status, and
• all gambling conducted on one day.
application fee (non-refundable). If the application is
Only one application is required if one or more raffle drawings are postmarked or received 30 days or more before the event,
conducted on the same day. the application fee is $100; otherwise the fee is $150.
Financial report to be completed within 30 days after the Make check payable to State of Minnesota.
gambling activity is done: To: Minnesota Gambling Control Board
A financial report form will be mailed with your permit. Complete 1711 West County Road B, Suite 300 South
and return the financial report form to the Gambling Control Roseville, MN 55113
Board.
Questions?
Your organization must keep all exempt records and reports for Call the Licensing Section of the Gambling Control Board at
3-1/2 years (Minn. Statutes, section 349.166, subd. 2(f)). 651-539-1900.
Data privacy notice: The information requested application. Your organization's name and ment of Public Safety; Attorney General;
on this form (and any attachments)will be used address will be public information when received Commissioners of Administration, Minnesota
by the Gambling Control Board (Board)to by the Board. All other information provided will Management&Budget,and Revenue; Legislative
determine your organization's qualifications to be private data about your organization until the Auditor, national and international gambling
be involved in lawful gambling activities in Board issues the permit. When the Board issues regulatory agencies; anyone pursuant to court
Minnesota. Your organization has the right to the permit, all information provided will become order; other individuals and agencies specifically
refuse to supply the information; however, if public. If the Board does not issue a permit, all authorized by state or federal law to have access
your organization refuses to supply this information provided remains private,with the to the information; individuals and agencies for
information,the Board may not be able to exception of your organization's name and which law or legal order authorizes a new use or
determine your organization's qualifications and, address which will remain public. Private data sharing of information after this notice was
as a consequence, may refuse to issue a permit. about your organization are available to Board given; and anyone with your written consent.
If your organization supplies the information members, Board staff whose work requires
requested,the Board will be able to process the access to the information; Minnesota's Depart-
This form will be made available in alternative format (i.e. large print, braille) upon request.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Regular Meeting of the
Golden Valley Planning Commission
June 27, 2016
A regular meeting of the Planning Commission was held at the Golden Valley City Hall,
Council Chambers, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota, on Monday,
June 27, 2016. Chair Segelbaum called the meeting to order at 7 pm.
Those present were Planning Commissioners Baker, Blum, Johnson, Kluchka,
Segelbaum, and Waldhauser. Also present were Planning Manager Jason Zimmerman,
Associate Planner/Grant Writer Emily Goellner, and Administrative Assistant Lisa
Wittman.
1. Approval of Minutes
June 13, 2016, Regular Planning Commission Meeting
MOVED by Kluchka, seconded by Johnson and motion carried 5 to 1 to approve the June
12, 2016, minutes as submitted. Commissioner Baker abstained.
2. Informal Public Hearing — Conditional Use Permit— 8814 7th Avenue North —
Big Deals Liquidation Outlet— CU-153
Applicant: Big Deals Liquidation Outlet
Address: 8814 7th Avenue North
Purpose: To allow for Accessory Retail Services in the Light Industrial zoning
district.
Zimmerman referred to a site plan of the property and discussed the applicant's request
for a Conditional Use Permit to allow retail services incidental to a permitted use in a Light
Industrial zoning district at 8814 7th Avenue North. He stated that in this zoning district up
to 10% of the total building square footage can be used for accessory retail. He explained
that there are two other approved accessory retail uses in the building that occupy
approximately 6.9% of the building's total square footage and if this Conditional Use
Permit is approved, the building would have a total of 9.2%.
Zimmerman stated that the applicant currently operates in a building off Highway 55 in
Golden Valley and that they sell merchandise from retailers and catalog companies by the
truckload to other online sellers. In addition to the liquidation portion of their business,
they also have a destination business and would like to sell goods at this warehouse
location. He explained that the building at 8814 7th Avenue North is approximately 66,000
square feet in size and that the applicant's space would be approximately 4,400 square
feet in size. The wholesale/storage area would be approximately 2,900 square feet and
the retail area would be approximately 1,500 square feet which is approximately 2.3% of
the building's total square footage.
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Zimmerman referred to the parking requirements and said seven spaces are required and
that the applicant has been assigned eight spaces in the front lot. He stated that the
applicant currently has about 5-6 customers per hour and will have two employees on site
and added that sales are limited to Tuesday through Saturday to help alleviate parking
concerns. Zimmerman also noted that the applicant's hours will be different than Empty
the Nest which is open Saturdays through Mondays and it will be on the opposite end of
the building from New to You Thriftique which should also help with any parking issues.
Zimmerman stated that staff is recommending approval of this Conditional Use Permit
request.
Waldhauser asked about the type of signage allowed. Zimmerman stated that the tenants
in this building have signs over their front entrances. Baker asked if additional signage will
be allowed. Zimmerman stated that the entire building is allotted a certain amount of
signage based on the zoning district it is in and the landlord can allocate it as they see fit.
Segelbaum referred to the conditions listed in the staff report regarding parking and asked
if it is fair to make the applicant responsible for parking issues rather than the property
owner. Zimmerman stated that if there are issues with parking staff would talk to all three
of the retail uses in the building, but ultimately it would be up to property owner to resolve
any issues.
Baker asked if there are options for additional tenants to pursue retail uses beyond the
10% allowed in the building. Zimmerman said no, the City does not allow use variances.
The other retail uses in the building would have to adjust or reduce their amount of retail
space in order to allow additional retail tenants.
Segelbaum asked if the building is one story. Zimmerman said there is some second-
story/mezzanine space as well. Segelbaum asked if that is included the calculation of
square footage. Zimmerman said yes.
Waldhauser asked where the applicant's current space is located. Zimmerman said they
are located in the Golden Valley Shopping Center.
Blum asked the applicants what kinds of goods they buy and sell. Scott Condon,
Applicant, stated that they buy new, open-box or damaged-box goods by the truck load.
He noted that they sell some items on-line and some in their retail space.
Waldhauser asked the applicants how they find their customers. Mr. Condon stated that
the have commercials on Comcast, and ads on Craig's List and Facebook. Laura
Condon, Applicant, added that they also have a good following of customers who tend to
find them.
Baker asked about the specific types of items they sell. Mr. Condon said they sell
bedding, furniture, clothing, toys, seasonal items, etc. Ms. Condon stated that they sell
small amounts of everything.
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Segelbaum asked the applicants if they have any concerns with the amount of parking
they'll have. Mr. Condon said they think the parking will be adequate because they only
have a few customers at a time. Segelbaum asked the applicants if they have concerns
about the condition being placed on them regarding future parking concerns. Mr. Condon
said they understand the conditions.
Waldhauser noted that the existing location in the Golden Valley Shopping Center has
windows to display their items. She asked if not having windows in the proposed new
location will affect their business. Mr. Condon said he doesn't think it will be necessary to
have front windows. Ms. Condon stated that the other uses in the building will
complement their business and there will also be fewer opportunities for break-ins.
Johnson referred to the floor plans submitted and questioned why it shows that the entry
is to be determined. Mr. Condon explained that the space is being remodeled and that the
exact location of the entry is unknown, but it will probably be in the same location as the
existing entry.
Segelbaum opened the public hearing. Seeing and hearing no one wishing to comment,
Segelbaum closed the public hearing.
Waldhauser said this proposal seems reasonable and is a good use for a building with
vacancies. Baker agreed and said he likes that it is complimentary to the other uses in the
building.
Segelbaum asked the Commissioners if they have any concerns about parking or the
condition listed in the staff report regarding parking. Baker said he thinks the City will be
able to address any issues that may arise.
Kluchka asked about the sidewalk plans for this area. Zimmerman stated that there will be
sidewalk linking Culver's and Tru Stone. He said he is not sure about the plans on the
north side of the street, but that the Bicycle and Pedestrian Task Force will be considering
it.
MOVED by Kluchka, seconded by Baker and motion carried unanimously to recommend
approval of the proposed Conditional Use Permit subject to the following findings and
conditions:
Findings:
1. Demonstrated Need for the Proposed Use: Big Deals Liquidation Outlet is an
existing business that has shown a demand exists for the services they provide.
Based on their past experiences, they are able to accurately predict the expected
amount of retail demand there would be for their operations.
2. Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan: A warehouse use with a retail
component is consistent with the Light Industrial designation of this property on the
General Land Use Plan Map.
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3. Effect on Property Values: Staff anticipates the new use would have no impact on
the surrounding property values.
4. Effect on Traffic: The number of trips associated with the proposed use is
moderate and concentrated Tuesday through Saturday. Staff does not expect any
negative traffic impacts to the surrounding areas.
5. Effect of Increases in Population and Density: The proposed use may generate a
minor increase in the number of employees at the location.
6. Increase in Noise Levels: The proposed use is not anticipated to cause an
increase in noise levels.
7. Impact of Dust, Odor, or Vibration: The proposed use is not anticipated to cause
an increase in dust, odor, or vibrations.
8. Impact of Pests: The proposed use is not anticipated to attract pests.
9. Visual Impact: Because the proposed use would involve only interior modifications,
staff does not anticipate a change in the visual quality of the property.
10.Other Impacts to the City and Residents: Staff does not anticipate any other
negative effects of the proposed use. The location is a multi-tenant light industrial
property with adequate parking to serve the individual uses.
Conditions:
1. The plans submitted by the applicant dated June 10, 2016, shall become a part of
this approval.
2. Retail sales shall be limited to Tuesday through Saturday
3. In the event complaints to the City regarding parking are deemed by the City
Manager or his/her designee to be significant, the City reserves the right to require
signage be installed to highlight the existing eight parking spaces in the front parking
lot and to reserve them for customer use. Other modifications to the days or hours of
operation may be required to adequately address parking concerns.
4. The applicant shall contact the Golden Valley Fire Department to schedule a routine
fire inspection after occupying the space.
5. This approval is subject to all other state, federal, and local ordinances, regulations, or
laws with authority over this development.
--Short Recess--
3. Reports on Meetings of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority, City
Council, Board of Zoning Appeals and other Meetings
No reports were given.
4. Other Business
• Council Liaison Report
Council Member Schmidgall reported on the June 21 City Council meeting. He stated
that the Council approved the Conditional Use Permit for the ceramics studio at 1000
Boone Avenue and the Conditional Use Permit for Morrie's Heritage Car Connection at
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710 Pennsylvania Avenue South. They also approved the amendments to the R-2
Zoning District, but they denied the re-guiding and rezoning at 9050 Golden Valley
Road.
5. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 7:29 pm.
John Kluchka, Secretary Lisa Wittman, Administrative Assistant
GOLDEN VALLEY ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
Regular Meeting, Minutes
April 25, 2016
Commissioners Present: Lynn Gitelis, Dawn Hill, Tonia Galonska, Larry Johnson and Jim
Stremel
Staff Present: Eric Eckman, Public Works Specialist and Claire Huisman, Administrative
Assistant
Absent: Commissioners Debra Yahle and Tracy Anderson
Call to Order
Lynn Gitelis called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
Approval of Regular and Joint Commission Meeting Minutes
MOVED by Stremel, SECONDED by Galonska, and the motion carried unanimously to
approve the minutes of the March 28, 2016 regular meeting.
GreenSteps Cities Kick Off
The City of Golden Valley has been officially recognized as a Step One, Category "A"
participant in the GreenStep Cities Program. The League of Minnesota Cities will
recognize its new GreenStep members at their Annual Conference on June 15, 2016 at
3:OOpm at the River Center in St. Paul. All Commission members are encouraged to attend
and show their support of Golden Valley's accomplishment. (A reminder of the date, time
and place will be sent to all Commission members as the time approaches.)
The City was also awarded through the MPCA Program, a GreenCorps Member to work for
Golden Valley for 11 months beginning September 2016. This person's main focus will be
to help City staff and the Environmental Commission with Resilience Planning and
GreenStep Actions.
Eric Eckman went through the GreenStep Cities Program website and discussed with the
Commission the next steps to begin in the program such as completing the inventory to
track current and planned actions, and the minimum requirements for step recognition.
Staff will provide periodic updates on the status of the inventory as we move ahead in the
program. Eckman walked the Commission through a couple examples of best practices
and actions to show how the process works.
The Commission discussed best practice #29 Climate Adaptation and Community
Resilience in more detail. The Commission decided to review actions 2-7 over the next few
weeks and come to the May meeting prepared to discuss which action the City should
focus on implementing next.
Comprehensive Plan Update
The community kickoff is tentatively scheduled for September 2016. The Environmental
Commission will help in developing various elements of the Comp Plan including:
Sustainability and Resilience; Water Resources and natural resource components of the
Parks chapter. Eckman discussed that the City applied for a MPCA Resilience Plan grant
and will find out the results of the grant awards in May. Eckman discussed the Met
Council's guidance on resilience planning and the minimum plan requirements. More
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information on the Resilience Plan, including schedule and tasks, will be provided after
May.
As part of its continued research on Resilience and Sustainability, Chair Gitelis
recommended that the Commission consider the following:
• Invite the Fire Chief to present to the Commission on Hazard Mitigation and
Emergency Preparedness in relation to the Resilience Plan.
• Invite other representatives from cities who have successfully implemented a
Resilience Plan in their City to speak about their plans and programs.
• View some Case Study Webinars during a Commission meeting
There was some discussion about the upcoming community survey. Eckman explained that
the survey is going out soon and suggested that Commission members review the results
of the 2013 Community Survey and present any comments or ideas they have to staff in
the next couple days.
Program/Prosect Updates
Eric Eckman spoke to the Commission in further detail on the DeCola Ponds Study and the
Citywide Pond and Wetland Assessment. The complete program/project update is on file.
The Bike/Ped Plan is accepting applications to be a member on their newly formed Task
Force. Information regarding this set up was requested to be sent to the Commission
members.
Chair Gitelis encouraged Commission members to attend the Annual City Commission and
Board Members Dinner to be held at the Brookview Golf Course on June 22, 2016.
Adjourn
MOVED by Hill, SECONDED by Johnson, and the motion carried to adjourn the
meeting at 8:30 pm.
Claire Huisman
Administrative Assistant
Golden Valley Human Services Fund (GVHSF) Meeting
Minutes
May 9, 2016
Present: Aaron Black, Hilmer Erickson, Kathryn Frommer, Andrea Mac Arthur, Sarah
Meyerring, Scott Charlesworth-Seiler and Andrew Wold. Also present, Brian Erickson, Staff
Liaison.
Not Attending: Denise La Mere —Anderson, Elissa Heilicher, Alan Ingber Toots Vodovoz
and Peggy Watkins
Call to Order: Wold called the meeting to order at 6:53 p.m.
Agenda Changes or Additions: No changes or additions to the agenda.
April 11 Minutes: Erickson moved and Charlesworth-Seiler seconded the motion to
approve the minutes from April 11. The motion passed unanimously
Run the Valley Evaluation: Members evaluated the event. Order more small and large
shirts. Some discussion on promotion in the schools, exploring different timing options,
more recycling containers outside and possible activity after the Kids Fun Run.
Upcoming Events:
Golf Classic and Lawn Bowling Event. The date has been set for Friday, July 15 with an
8:00 a.m. shot-gun start. Lawn Bowling will begin at 10:30 a.m. (approximate time).
Erickson will work with the golf staff.
Sponsors: The brochure will sent to Communications for updating. Erickson will send the
letter to last year's sponsors with the updated brochure and members will contact past and
possible new sponsors.
Door prize solicitation: Members volunteered to contact businesses for prizes for the
tournaments.
Food/Beverages: It was decided to use New Bohemia for lunch.
PR/Marketing: Different ways to promote were discussed. Possibilities were using social
media and contacting funded agencies.
Fees: The fee for golf sponsorships and golfers will remain the same ($1,000-corporate
sponsor, $500-hole sponsor, and $300 for a foursome). A fee of $80, per lawn bowling
team, was discussed and agreed upon. The fee will include lunch, soft drinks, and prizes.
Run the Valley date: A date was not selected, but agreed that it would be early April, 2017.
It was noted that things could be different, in 2017, due to the construction of the new
community center. A date will be selected at the June meeting.
Other Business:
Disc Golf Tournament:Wold discussed options for the disc golf tournament. Black will
contact Gotta Go Gotta Throw for information on running the event.
The Board and Commission Dinner is set for Wednesday, June 22 at Brookview. Members
and significant others are invited to attend. An invitation will be mailed at the end of May.
Elections. Mac Arthur moved to elect La Mere —Anderson as Chair and Black as Vice-
Chair for the 2016-2017 year. Erickson seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously.
Member Update: Andrew Wold announced that he has been appointed to the Civil Service
Commission.
Adjournment: Black moved to adjourn the meeting, Meyerring seconded the motion. The
meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Andrew Wold, GVHSF Chair Brian Erickson, Staff Liaison
Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission
Minutes of Regular Meeting
May 19,2016
Golden Valley City Hall, 8:30 a.m.
Commissioners and Staff Present:
Crystal Commissioner Guy Mueller, Vice Chair Plymouth Alternate Commissioner David
Tobelmann
Golden Valley Alternate Commissioner Jane McDonald Robbinsdale Alternate Commissioner Michael
Black Scanlan
Medicine Lake Commissioner Clint Carlson St. Louis Park Commissioner Jim de Lambert, Chair
Minneapolis Commissioner Michael Welch Administrator Laura Jester
Minnetonka Commissioner Michael Fruen Attorney Troy Gilchrist,Kennedy &Graven
New Hope Absent Engineer Karen Chandler, Barr Engineering
Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)Members/Other Attendees Present.-
Derek
resent:Derek Asche,TAC,City of Plymouth Bob Paschke,TAC,City of New Hope
Erick Francis,TAC,City of St. Louis Park Joe Bischoff, Wenck Associates
Jeff Oliver,TAC,City of Golden Valley Patrick Noon, Alternate Commissioner, St. Louis Park
Richard McCoy, TAC,City of Robbinsdale Jim Herbert, Barr Engineering
Tom Dietrich,TAC, City of Minnetonka Susan Wiese, Resident,City of Medicine Lake
Mark Ray,TAC,City of Crystal
1.CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
On Thursday,May 19,2016,at 8:35 a.m. in the Council Conference Room at Golden Valley City Hall(7800
Golden Valley Rd.),C hair de Lambert called to order the meeting of the Bassett Creek Watershed Management
Commission(BCWMC)and asked for roll call to be taken.[The cities of Minneapolis and New Hope were absent
from roll call].
2. CITIZEN FORUM ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
No comments.
3.AGENDA
MOTION: Alt. Commissioner McDonald Black moved to approve the agenda.Alt.Commissioner Tobelmann
seconded the motion. Upon a vote,the motion carried 7-0. [The cities of Minneapolis and New Hope were
absent from the vote.]
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4. CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION: Commissioner Mueller moved to approve the consent agenda. Alt.0 ommissioner McDonald Black
seconded the motion. Upon a vote,the motion carried 7-0. [The cities of Minneapolis and New Hope were absent
from the vote.]
[The following items were approved as part of the consent agenda:the April 21,2016,Commission Meeting
Minutes,the May 2016 Financial Report,the payment of invoices,agreement with Metropolitan Council for
participation in Citizen Assisted Monitoring Program,accept and authorize distribution of Fiscal Year 2015
Financial Audit,and set summer Technical Advisory Committee meeting.]
The general and construction account balances reported in the May 2016 Financial Report are as follows:
Checking Account Balance $714,512.60
TOTAL GENERAL FUND BALANCE $714,512.60
TOTAL CASH& INVESTMENTS ON-HAND (5/11/16) $3,205,492.12
CIP Projects Levied—Budget Remaining ($4,312,906.12)
Closed Projects Remaining Balance ($1,107,414.00)
2012-2015 Anticipated Tax Levy Revenue $10,213.74
2016 Anticipated Tax Levy Revenue $1,222,000.00
Anticipated Closed Project Balance ($124,799.74)
5. BUSINESS
[Commissioner Welch arrives.]
A. Consider Approval of Recommendations from Technical Advisory Committee on Responsibilities and
Funding Mechanisms for Rehabilitation and Replacement of Flood Control Project Features
Commission Engineer Chandler provided background information on the Flood Control Project(FCP)and
reported that the TAC recently developed recommended policies regarding the future funding mechanisms and
responsible parties for the long term maintenance,repair,and possible replacement of project components. She
reported that the FCP is a series of structures that were constructed between 1987 and 1996(except for the tunnel
which was constructed in 1979). She noted the FCP components include the Bassett Creek tunnel,control
structures,and road crossings,all regularly inspected by the Commission. Engineer Chandler then walked
through the recommendations from the TAC.
Commission Engineer Chandler noted(under recommendation 1),that the TAC recommends more frequent
tunnel inspections. There was discussion about the frequency of the inspections and if the City of Minneapolis or
the Commission would pay for additional inspections. It was noted the TAC didn't discuss funding of the
inspections,which are currently a Commission expense. Administrator Jester wondered if the Commission could
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negotiate with the City to fund added inspections at the point at which the additional inspection is requested or
planned. After discussion,this item was sent back to the TAC and/or staff to refine.
There was consensus on the Commission to accept TAC recommendations 2—6 of the memo including the
following: cities formally report maintenance and repair actions on FCP features;the Commission rely on
inspection and maintenance program to identify when major repairs,rehabilitation,or replacement will be
needed;the Commission add major FCP repair,rehabilitation,and replacement projects to the CIP(which may
require a plan amendment);the Commission maintain the FCP Emergency Repair Fund and Long-Term
Maintenance Fund as two separate funds;and the Commission require member cities to perform initial response
to emergencies concerning FCP features.
Regarding funding of major work,there was discussion about possible grant funding and the fact that the
Commission should discuss with Hennepin County staff the possibility of major rehabilitation or replacement
projects being part of future CIP projects.
There was discussion on recommendation 7 regarding who will maintain FCP components at road crossings. Mr.
Asche wondered if current FCP agreements between the cities would need to be revised to incorporate the
recommended policy requiring cities to maintain all FCP road crossings and their conveyance structures unless
the Commission directed a reconstruction of a road crossing. After discussion,the Commission directed staff to
investigate the recommendation's impact on existing agreements and to consider using a subcommittee that
includes the Commission's Legal Counsel,Administrator, Engineer,and Minneapolis TAC and Commission
members.
There was discussion on recommendation 8 which aimed to clarify the meaning of the terms"routine"and
"major"maintenance in policies 20 and 24 in the Watershed Management Plan. There was a question about
whether past maintenance costs could inform future funding needs in order to plan for future costs.Engineer
Chandler noted the TAC did not consider that question and agreed the spending and replacement levels of the
Long Term Maintenance Fund should be analyzed. There was also concern,from Commissioner Welch,that
dramatically expanding the use of the capital improvement program funds through an annual levy may become
unsustainable. There were enough concerns among Commissioners about the future funding needs that staff and
TAC were asked to provide further detail and bring a revised recommendation and/or more detail to a future
Commission meeting.
MOTION: Alt.Commissioner Scanlan moved to approve recommendations 2—6 in the TAC memo on
"Responsibilities and Funding Mechanisms for Rehabilitation and replacement of Flood Control Project Features"
dated May 11,2016. Alt.Commissioner McDonald Black seconded the motion.
Discussion: Chair de Lambert noted that consideration should be given to the impact of Atlas 14 on stormwater
management and flood levels. Commissioner Welch noted that climate change resiliency can and should be
studied by the Commission and Mr. Oliver noted that climate change resiliency is an optional chapter in the city's
comprehensive plan. Chair de Lambert also expressed concern that future levy requests may be denied by the
County.
Upon a vote the motion carried 7-1 with a nay vote from Minneapolis and all others voting ave. [City of New
Hope was absent from the vote.]
[Commissioner Carlson departs.]
B. Consider Allowing Major Maintenance of Ponds Along Trunk System to be Included in Capital
Improvement Program(Winnetka Pond on North Branch as Example)
Administrator Jester reminded the Commission that on two occasions a Crystal resident had attended a
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Commission meeting and expressed concern about sedimentation in Winnetka Pond. She reported that because
the CIP project slated for 2018 includes dredging another pond in Crystal, Bassett Creek Park Pond, staff
wondered if it would be appropriate to add dredging Winnetka Pond(which is part of the BCWMC Trunk
System)to that project. She noted that while dredging ponds along the Trunk System meets the"gatekeeper"
questions for CIP projects such as 1)being on the trunk system; and 2)improving water quality of a priority
waterbody,that adding Winnetka Pond to the 2018 project would set a precedent. Administrator Jester that
Winnetka Pond be added to the feasibility study proposal to be submitted by the Commission Engineer(at the
City of Crystal's request)at the next meeting.
Commissioners asked about the added cost to the feasibility study. Engineer Chandler indicated it would depend
on the initial sediment analyses and would be similar to the cost of the study for Bassett Creek Park Pond. Mr.
Asche commented that in his experience,ponds in Plymouth Creek need dredging about every 5 years due to the
amount of sediment coming from upstream.
Administrator Jester noted the proposal for the feasibility study development could include Winnetka Pond as an
alternate with costs shown separately so the Commission could make a decision at that time about whether or not
to study the pond along with Bassett Creek Park Pond.
MOTION: Alt. Commissioner Scanlan moved to include the dredginiz of Winnetka Pond in the feasibility study
proposal for the 2018 CIP project. Commissioner Mueller seconded the motion.
Discussion: The Commission reviewed the map showing several other ponds in the Trunk System and there was
discussion about possible contaminants that could be found in ponds.There was concern about expanding the CIP
that may either increase the level of the levy or force the Commission to set aside other potential projects.
Commission Engineer Chandler noted that it's all about prioritization—all the projects have merit but it's a matter
of deciding where best to put funds.
Upon a vote the motion carried 6-1 with a nay vote from Minneapolis and all others voting aye. [Cities of New
Hope and Medicine Lake were absent from the vote.]
[Commissioner Carlson returns.]
C. Set Maximum Levy Amount for 2017 Capital Improvement Projects
Administrator Jester reviewed her recommendation to set the maximum levy for 2017 at$1,303,600 as shown on
the approved 5-year CIP list. She noted that amount includes the second portion of the Northwood Lake
Improvement Project and the first half of the Main Stem Erosion Repair Project and the Plymouth Creek
Restoration Project. She noted that when the Commission sets the final levy amount in September, it could be
lower but not higher than the amount set today.
MOTION: Alt. Commissioner Scanlan moved to set the 2017 maximum levy at$1,303,600. Alt. Commissioner
Tobelmann seconded the motion. Upon a vote the motion carried 8-0. [City of New Hope was absent from the
vote.]
D. Consider Recommendations from Budget Committee
i. 2017 Proposed Operating Budget and City Assessments
As chair of the Budget Committee,Alt.Commissioner McDonald Black presented the proposed 2017 operating
budget. She walked through several lines of the"engineering and monitoring"portion of the budget,noting that
was where the proposed budget was higher than this year's budget. She noted this included new funding for work
in the area of aquatic plant management and/or aquatic invasive species and updates to the XP-SWMM model.
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Alt. Commissioner McDonald Black then noted that there are several water monitoring tasks proposed for 2017
and that the Budget Committee decided to request proposals from firms in the BCWMC Engineering Pool. She
noted the committee recommends using Wenck Associates to perform routine lake monitoring in 2017 and for
performing effectiveness monitoring on Schaper Pond. She noted the committee recommended(and Commission
Legal Counsel agreed it was not inappropriate)that the Schaper Pond effectiveness monitoring be paid with funds
remaining in that CIP project budget. She also noted that the committee originally requested proposals to include
a study of Sweeney Lake aeration,but another option was presented in the proposal from Wenck to study the lake
for a future alum treatment.
There was some discussion about whether or not the proposal from Barr Engineering and the proposal from
Wenck for lake monitoring were quoting the exact same work. Administrator Jester noted the BCWMC
monitoring plan is very prescriptive and that the firms based their estimates off that plan. Mr. Bischoff with
Wenck indicated the number of samples slated for collection in their proposal was the same as outlined in the
monitoring plan.
Commission Engineer Herbert noted that Barr Engineering has been performing water quality monitoring for the
Commission for over 40 years,that Barr understands the issues and probably allocated more time for data analysis
and reporting in their proposal. He requested that the Commission reconsider using a different firm for
monitoring in 2017.
Mr. Oliver noted that there was value in the institutional knowledge of the Commission Engineer and also
reminded the Commission that during the Sweeney Lake TMDL development,the Commission made a
commitment to study the effects of aeration on the lake. Alt. Commissioner Scanlan noted his concern about
using different contractors for different tasks that could result in non-uniform data being collected. Commissioner
Welch expressed concern about the possible need for more data analysis if correct/complete analyses aren't
performed during the initial study.He also expressed concern about using CIP funds to study Schaper Pond. He
noted this probably wasn't an appropriate use of CIP funds; Administrator Jester agreed it was a"stretch"even
though the Commission's Closed Project Account Policy language seemed to allow it.
There was further discussion about the use of firms other than the Commission Engineer including comments that
that other qualified firms should be able to perform these functions,that other partners including Three Rivers
Park District and the Minneapolis Park and Rec Board do some monitoring for the Commission,and the fact that
professional services are not part of the"best value purchasing"law.
MOTION: Commissioner Welch moved to approve a proposed operating budget of$645,600 plus an additional
$32,000 in the water quality monitoring line item for a total proposed budget of$677,600 and to submit the
proposed budget to cities for comment. Alt. Commissioner Scanlan seconded the motion.
Discussion: It was noted that the original committee-recommended budget included a 2%increase in city
assessments. There was discussion about whether cities are likely to support a 4%increase in city assessments
(which would be the approximate increase with the addition of$32,000 to the operating budget.) TAC members
and Commissioners with some cities including Golden Valley,New Hope,and Minneapolis indicated general
support of a 4%increase.TAC members and Commissioners from other cities expressed concern about a 4%
increase but acknowledged a 2%increase was appropriate.
Upon a vote the motion carried 5-3 with Minneapolis Golden Valley Medicine Lake Robbinsdale and
Minnetonka voting gye and St. Louis Park, Crystal and Plymouth voting_nay. [City of New Hope was absent
from the vote.]
ii. 2017 Proposed Water Monitoring Activities and Consultants
There was further discussion about the use of different firms for various monitoring tasks in 2017. Chair de
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Lambert indicated that the use of other vendors was not without precedent,noting that Wenck Associates
performs the field work for the Commission on the Bassett Creek WOMP station. It was also noted that the
routine lake monitoring is straightforward work.
MOTION: Commissioner Welch moved to approve the Budget Committee's recommendation on the 2017 water
monitoring activities with the exception of using operating budget rather than CIP funds for the Schaper Pond
effectiveness monitoring. Commissioner Mueller seconded the motion.
Discussion: There was discussion about the uncertainty that remains regarding what kind of study to perform on
Sweeney Lake. There was consensus that the TAC should consider the 2017 water monitoring projects,budgets,
and consultants at its next meeting on June 28`h and bring a recommendation to the Commission.
Commissioner Welch withdrew his motion. Commissioner Mueller concurred. Motion withdrawn.
E. Consider Acceptance of Restoration Plan for Unpermitted Wetland Fill at 1143 South Shore Drive,
Medicine Lake
Commission Engineer Chandler briefly described the situation with unpermitted wetland fill on a property in the
City of Medicine Lake. She reminded Commissioners that the BCWMC is the Local Government Unit(LGU)for
administering the Wetland Conservation Act in Medicine Lake. She reported that the landowner is cooperating
and agreed to restore the wetland area. She recommended conditional approval of the wetland restoration plan as
presented. Commissioner Carlson further described the situation at the property and thanked Mr. Asche for his
help with the logistics of determining a course of action, initially. There was a question about which entity should
collect funds to cover WCA administration costs from the landowner. Administrator Jester noted she was
planning to invoice the City of Medicine Lake for the Commission's WCA work. Commission Legal Counsel
and Commissioner Welch agreed that the LGU(the BCWMC in this case)should collect the funds directly from
the landowner.
MOTION: Commissioner Welch moved to require the landowner to apply for a wetland replacement plan and to
comply with all associated processes including filing a declaration of restrictions and covenants and to cover costs
as allowed by the Wetland Conservation Act. Alt. Commissioner Scanlan seconded the motion.
Discussion: Engineer Chandler noted that actual enforcement action was not being sought because the landowner
was cooperating, hired a professional wetland firm and provided a wetland delineation and restoration plan.
Commissioner Welch indicated that the proper legal framework should be used. There was brief discussion on
how the Commission could recoup WCA-related expenses from the landowner.
Upon a vote the motion passed 7-0 with Robbinsdale abstaining from the vote. [City of New Hope was absent
from the vote.]
F. Receive Update on Plans for Watershed Tour
Administrator Jester reported that the tour, which is scheduled for the afternoon of June 2151'will leave from
Golden Valley City Hall. She noted that the tour is likely to include the following stops: current Main Stem
Restoration Project in Golden Valley,the Fruen Mill site,2017 Plymouth Creek Restoration Project area,
Northwood Lake Improvement Project site,and a demonstration of the macroinvertebrate and habitat monitoring.
She noted invitations will go out in the next week.
7. COMMUNICATIONS
A. Administrator's Report
Administrator Jester reported that the APM/AIS Committee will hold their first meeting on June 28"'at 8:30
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a.m. and that the TAC will also meet on June 28",at 1:30 p.m.—both meetings at Golden Valley City Hall.
She also reported that the BWSR was asked by Met Council staff to include the BCWMC as one of two case
studies to be highlighted in the Nonpoint Priority Funding Plan. Commissioners asked to see the final product
once it's available.
B. Chair—No comments
C. Commissioners -No comments
D. TAC Members
i. Report on May 5`h TAC Meeting—Mr. Francis reported that the TAC met on May 5th and received
presentations from staff with the Ramsey Washington Metro Watershed District and the city of
Maplewood on how MIDS is working for linear projects in their area. He noted the TAC will continue to
discuss how to effectively implement MIDS in linear projects at future meetings. Mr. Francis also
reported that the TAC received an update from the Commission Engineer on the P8 model and how
model results can be used to identify pollutant loading hotspots within the watershed and how the model
is being updated each year.
E. Committees -No comments
F. Legal Counsel—No comments
G. Engineer
i. Update on Blue Line LRT—Engineer Chandler reported that she and the Administrator and staff with
Golden Valley and Minneapolis recently attended a meeting to receive updates on the Blue Line LRT
project including potential impacts, mitigation, stormwater management features,and places where a joint
project might work.
ii. Update on Culvert Replacement Project in City of Medicine Lake-Engineer Chandler reported on a
possible project in the City of Medicine Lake to replace culverts at the end of several driveways. She
noted the project which should come through the Commission for review due to working in the
floodplain.
Engineer Chandler also reported that she and Commission Engineer Koehler presented information on the
XP-SWMM model at the AMLAC meeting. She noted the good turnout and thoughtful questions.
7. INFORMATION ONLY (Available at http://www.bassettcreekwmo.oriz/document/meetini!-
materials-minu/meeting-materials/bcwmc-monthly-meeting)
A. CIP Project Updates: Now Available Online http:/h-,ww.bassettereekwmo.org/projects
B. Grant Tracking Summary and Spreadsheet
C. Grant Application to Metropolitan Council for Metro Bloom's Harrison Neighborhood Project
D. WCA Notice of Decision,Plymouth
E. Mississippi River Forum: Environmental Justice in MN
https://www.nps.gov/miss/learn/nature/riverforum.htm
8. ADJOURNMENT-Chair de Lambert adjourned the meeting at 11:43 a.m.
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Executive Summary For Action
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
August 3, 2016
Agenda Item
3. E. Approval of One-Year Extension of Zoning Code Variance for 43 Western Terrace
Prepared By
Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager
Summary
At the July 28, 2015, Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) meeting, the Board members approved a
variance for the property at 43 Western Terrace to allow for the construction of a home/garage
addition. The BZA granted a variance from Section 11.21, Subd. 11(A)(2) Rear Yard setback
requirements to allow the home/garage addition to be 16.5 feet off of the required 25 feet to a
distance of 8.5 feet at its closes point to the rear yard (west) property line.
According to the Zoning Code, a building permit must be applied for within one year of the date of
the final notice of variance approval. The applicant, Mr. Rue, is requesting a one-year extension on
that requirement which would extend the time available to apply for a building permit to August 5,
2017.
Attachments
• Location Map (1 page)
• Email from Chuck Rue (1 page)
• Notice of Final Order (1 page)
• BZA Minutes dated July 28, 2015 (4 pages)
Recommended Action
Motion to approve a one-year extension for an approved Zoning Code variance for 43 Western
Terrace to August 5, 2017.
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Board of Zoning Appeals Golder;valley, MA 55427
Notice of Final Order
August 6, 2015
Petitioner(s): Charles and Tracy Rue
Address: 43 Western Terrace
Golden Valley MN 55426
At a regular meeting of the Golden Valley Board of Zoning Appeals held on
July 28, 2015, your petition for the following waiver from the City's Zoning Code
was approved:
Request: Waiver from Section 11.21, Single Family Zoning District, Subd.
11(A)(2) Rear Yard Setback Requirements
• 16.5 ft. off of the required 25 ft. to a distance of 8.5 ft. at its closest point to the
rear yard (west) property line.
Purpose: To allow for the construction of a home/garage addition.
Attached you will find an unofficial copy of the minutes of the Board.
Staff Liaison
Board of Zoning Appeals
If waiver(s) are not acted upon within one year from the date of this Order in
accordance with statutes, the waiver(s) have expired.
763-593-8000 763-593-8109 763-593-3968 ' -'+ ' ,
Minutes of the Golden Valley Board of Zoning Appeals
July 27, 2015
Page 4
43 Western Terrace
Charles Rue and Tracy Rue, Applicants
Request: Waiver from Section 11.21, Single Family Zoning District, Subd-
11(A)(2)
ubd.11(A)(2) Rear Yard Setback Requirements
• 17 ft. off of the required 25 ft. to a distance of 8 ft. at its closest point to the rear
yard (west) property line.
Purpose: To allow for the construction of a home/garage addition.
Request: Waiver from Section 11.21, Single Family Zoning District, Subd.
12(E) Accessory Structure Requirements
• 9 sq. ft. more than the allowed 1,000 square feet of accessory structure space.
Purpose: To allow for the construction of a home/garage addition
Request: Waiver from Section 11.21, Single Family Zoning District, Subd.
11(D) Side Wall Articulation Requirements
• City Code requires any wall longer than 32 feet in length to be articulated.
The applicant is asking that the proposed new west wall be 32.5 feet in length
without articulation.
Request: Waiver from Section 11.21, Single Family Zoning District, Subd.
11(D) Side Wall Articulation Requirements
• City Code requires any wall longer than 32 feet in length to be articulated.
The applicant is asking that the proposed new east wall be 36.4 feet in length
without articulation.
Goellner explained the applicant's request to construct a two story addition with an
attached garage and an addition on the back of the house. She stated that the garage
addition is on the side of the home, however the property line along the west is considered
to be a rear yard property line. She noted that the lot originally faced Ridgeway Road and
that the applicants received a variance in 2013 regarding the location of the existing tree
house.
Maxwell asked if the existing detached garage will remain. Goellner said yes, and stated
that the applicant has said that they can't expand that garage because there are power
lines above it and they can't get Xcel to bury them or move them temporarily in order to
demolish and reconstruct a larger garage.
Minutes of the Golden Valley Board of Zoning Appeals
July 27, 2015
Page 5
Goellner discussed the requested variances regarding articulation and explained that the
Zoning Code requires articulation for side walls longer than 32 feet. She stated that the
new west wall of the home would be 32.5 feet in length without articulation and the
proposed new east wall of the home would be 36.4 in length without articulation. She
referred to the amount of accessory structure space and noted that the Zoning Code
allows 1,000 square feet of accessory structure space, and in this case the applicants
would have 1,009 square feet of accessory structure space when considering the
treehouse, the existing and proposed new attached garage space and the existing
detached garage.
Goellner stated that the applicant has said their unique circumstances are that the house
is not oriented toward the driveway, the rear yard is on the side of the house, the existing
detached garage is only one stall, and they haven't been successful in working with Xcel
regarding the power lines above it.
Maxwell asked if there is a reason the driveway doesn't enter from Ridgeway Road.
Goellner stated that the property used to have access from Ridgeway Road and that staff
realizes the landowner did not cause the unique orientation of the house or the
configuration of the streets.
Maxwell referred to the proposed addition on the back on the house and noted that it
could be moved over 2 ft. and the variances regarding articulation would no longer be
needed. Goellner noted that the existing detached garage really is the size of a two-stall
garage and suggested that maybe it could be reconfigured to function as a two-stall
garage.
Waldhauser said she understands that with unique lots staff has to determine the front
and rear lot lines and that the intent behind the articulation requirement is to break up the
view for the neighboring property, but the property to the north is really the one that would
benefit from articulation in this case.
Charles Rue, Applicant, stated that none of their plans have been finalized yet, so he is
willing to make changes if needed. He asked about the criteria the Board uses when
considering variances. Perich explained that the Board considers the reasonableness of
the request, if the need for a variance is being caused by the landowner, and whether the
proposal will alter the character of the locality. Nelson added that the Board also tries to be
consistent in their decision making.
Maxwell asked the applicant if there are ways to minimize the number of variances being
requested. Rue stated that he could drop the requests regarding articulation. He stated
that adding another garage stall on to the existing garage is important and will have a
huge impact on the house.
Nelson asked Rue how long he has lived in this house. Rue said they have lived there
since 1998, but the house was brought to the lot in 1948.
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July 27, 2015
Page 6
Maxwell asked if there is a way to reduce the amount of accessory structure space. Rue
said the proposed new attached garage would be 22 ft. wide which will be tight. He stated
that he has thought about expanding the existing detached garage and has tried to contact
the power company about moving the power lines, but it has been impossible. Maxwell
asked Rue if he has considered removing the detached garage. Rue said yes, but they
would rather put that money into the new addition.
Orenstein noted that there are also power lines on the west side of the property and asked
how close to the proposed new addition they would be. Rue said those power lines are
further away than the treehouse.
Rue said he would be willing to make the proposed new garage 6 inches narrower in order
to be within the allowed amount of accessory structure space. Perich stated that if the
attached garage is smaller the variance request would be smaller as well. Maxwell stated
that the side yard variance request would be amended to 16.5 ft. off of the required 25 ft.
to a distance of 8.5 ft. to the rear yard (west) property line.
Waldhauser noted that the main reason for the attached garage addition is to build the
second story addition. She asked if the proposed addition on the back of the house could
be moved over and the second garage stall not built. Rue said he doesn't want to have a
two-story house with a one-stall garage. He said he is trying to update the 1948 dump on
the block" and add value to the neighborhood.
Maxwell noted that if the applicant is willing to articulate the side walls and to reduce the
amount accessory structure space, he would be requesting one variance instead of four.
Perich opened the public hearing.
Daniel Goodwin, 135 Hanley Road, said he is the property owner to the west and he has
no issues with the applicant's addition coming closer to his yard.
Seeing and hearing no one else wishing to comment, Perich closed the public hearing.
Orenstein referred to an email received by neighbor and asked the applicant if he has any
reaction to their concerns. Rue said he would still snow-blow their driveway and won't
make them move the fence that is located on his property.
Orenstein asked about the treehouse being used for storage. Rue said there are two
chairs and a pitching net underneath the treehouse so he feels that complaint is a little
misguided. He said he thinks the main concern is that the proposed project won't get
finished and stated that he is hiring professional contractors to do the work and will not be
doing it himself.
Nelson said the email they received sounds like the treehouse is more of an issue than the
proposed addition. She clarified that the Board of Zoning Appeals granted the variance for
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July 27, 2015
Page 7
the treehouse because it was originally built using information from an old survey, a
variance was not granted to allow for the construction of the treehouse.
Maxwell stated that this lot does have a unique configuration and the neighbor
immediately impacted is far away from the proposed addition. He said he is inclined to
grant the side yard variance request to 8.5 ft. because the unique character of the property
was not caused by the landowner.
Perich asked Goellner what staff would think about just granting a variance from the side
yard setback requirements. Goellner said that seems to be a better idea because the west
side of this property does act more like a side yard than a rear yard.
Perich said he thinks granting one variance from the rear yard setback requirement is ok,
but he wasn't in favor of granting the variances from the articulation requirement or for
additional accessory structure space.
Waldhauser said she can support the rear yard variance request if it really provides two
attached garage stalls. She said she thinks the applicant could be persistent with the utility
company and reconfigure the detached garage as another option. Nelson said in this
neighborhood having a two-stall, attached garage is typical and appropriate. Orenstein
agreed and said the proposed addition will be a vast improvement to this property.
MOVED by Maxwell, seconded by Nelson and motion carried unanimously to approve a
variance for 16.5 ft. off of the required 25 ft. to a distance of 8.5 ft. at its closest point to
the rear yard (west) property line to allow for the construction of a garage/home addition.
The applicant agreed to withdraw the other three variance requests listed on the agenda.
I. Other Bus ess
No er busines was discussed.
IV. A ournm 'nt
The meetinggwas djourQ at 8:08 pm.
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Executive Summary For Action
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
August 3, 2016
Agenda Item
3. F. Receipt of June 2016 Financial Reports
Prepared By
Sue Virnig, Finance Director
Summary
The monthly financial report provides a progress report of the following funds:
General Fund Operations
Conservation/Recycling Fund (Enterprise Fund)
Water and Sewer Utility Fund (Enterprise Fund),
Brookview Golf Course (Enterprise Fund)
Motor Vehicle Licensing (Enterprise Fund)
Storm Utility Fund (Enterprise Fund)
Equipment Replacement Fund (Capital Projects Fund)
General Fund Operations: As of June 2016, the City is using$6,239,747 of fund balance to balance
the General Fund Budget.
Attachments
• June 2016 General Fund Financial Reports (2 pages)
• June 2016 Conservation/Recycling Fund (1 page)
• June 2016 Water and Sewer Utility Fund (1 page)
• June 2016 Brookview Golf Course (1 page)
• June 2016 Motor Vehicle Licensing (1 page)
• June 2016 Storm Utility Fund (1 page)
• June 2016 Equipment Replacement Fund (1 page)
Recommended Action
Motion to receive and file the June 2016 Financial Reports.
City of Golden Valley
Monthly Budget Report-General Fund Revenues
June 2016(unaudited)
Percentage Of Year Completed 50.00%
Over %
2016 June YTD (Under) of Budget
Type Budget Actual Actual Budget Received
Ad Valorem Taxes $14,278,810 0 8,648 ($14,270,162) 0.06% (1)
Licenses 217,515 21,815 210,950 ($6,565) 96.98%
Permits 840,125 350,219 969,530 $129,405 115.40%
Federal Grants 0 0 4,069 $4,069
State Aid 268,380 9,525 10,736 ($257,644) 4.00% (2)
Hennepin County Aid 0 3,435 3,435 $3,435
Charges For Services:
General Government 19,000 (85) 12,456 ($6,544) 65.56%
Public Safety 150,665 10,606 111,761 ($38,904) 74.18%
Public Works 145,800 20,047 84,648 ($61,152) 58.06%
Park& Rec 395,100 37,010 158,872 ($236,228) 40.21%
Other Funds 791,500 61,328 336,446 ($455,054) 42.51%
Fines& Forfeitures 320,425 18,018 111,609 ($208,816) 34.83% (3)
Interest On Investments 100,000 0 0 ($100,000) 0.00% (4)
Miscellaneous Revenue 233,000 12,772 104,097 ($128,903) 44.68%
Transfers In 30,000 2,500 15,000 ($15,000) 50.00% (5)
TOTAL Revenue $17,790,320 $547,190 $2,142,257 ($15,648,063) 12.04%
Notes:
(1)Payments are received in July, December, and January(delinquencies).
(2) Police Training will be paid in August. Safe and Sober is billed on time spent.
(3) Fines/Forfeitures are thru for May 2016.
(4) Investment income is allocated at year end.
(5)Transfers are monthly.
City of Golden Valley
Monthly Budget Report-General Fund Expenditures
June, 2016(unaudited)
Over %
2016 June YTD (Under) Of Budget
Division Budget Actual Actual Budget Expend.
001 Council $322,960 40,782 164,883 ($158,077) 51.05%
003 City Manager 798,260 54,726 358,158 (440,102) 44.87%
004 Transfers Out 725,000 725,000 725,000 0 100.00% (1)
005 Admin. Services 1,869,995 344,217 959,863 (910,132) 51.33%
006 Legal 150,000 3,114 59,048 (90,952) 39.37% (2)
007 Risk Management 305,000 0 114,812 (190,188) 37.64%
1 011 General Gov't. Bldgs. 532,790 56,064 251,874 (280,916) 47.27%
016 Planning 353,800 25,506 151,992 (201,808) 42.96%
018 Inspections 777,690 53,290 333,807 (443,883) 42.92%
022 Police 5,671,180 431,356 2,551,264 (3,119,916) 44.99%
023 Fire 1,290,210 91,889 592,877 (697,333) 45.95%
035 Physical Dev Admin 298,755 19,462 135,925 (162,830) 45.50%
036 Engineering 783,470 58,861 332,349 (451,121) 42.42%
037 Streets 1,611,865 133,892 618,144 (993,721) 38.35%
065 Community Center 81,095 4,010 40,504 (40,591) 49.95%
066 Park& Rec. Admin. 705,660 55,320 315,317 (390,343) 44.68%
067 Park Maintenance 1,137,895 137,303 538,170 (599,725) 47.30%
068 Recreation Programs 374,995 34,881 138,017 (236,978) 36.81%
TOTAL Expenditures $17,790,620 $2,269,673 $8,382,004 ($9,408,616) 19/6
(1)This transfer was made in June, 2015.
(2)Legal services are billed thruMay.
City of Golden Valley
Monthly Budget Report-Conservation/Recycling Enterprise Fund
June 2016(unaudited)
Over
2016 June YTD (Under)
Budget Actual Actual Budget Current
Revenue
Hennepin County Recycling Grant 56,770 30,614 30,614 (26,156) 53.93%
Recycling Charges 373,950 29,391 150,718 (223,232) 40.30%
Miscellaneous Revenues 6,000 0 0 (6,000)
Interest on Investments 4,000 0 0 (4,000) 0.00% (1)
Total Revenue 440,720 60,005 181,332 (259,388) 41.14%
Expenses:
Recycling 451,460 23,257 179,589 (271,871) 39.78% (2)
Total Expenses 451,460 23,257 179,589 (271,871) 39.78%
(1) Interest Earnings are allocated at year-end.
(2) Republic Services are billed thru May.
City of Golden Valley
Monthly Budget Report-Water and Sewer Utility Enterprise Fund
June, 2016(unaudited)
Over
2016 June YTD (Under) %
Budget Actual Actual Budget Current
Revenue
Water Charges 4,303,105 355,910 1,651,966 (2,651,139) 38.39%
Emergency Water Supply 183,600 12,133 65,751 (117,849) 35.81%
Sewer Charges 3,309,260 233,131 1,463,440 (1,845,820) 44.22%
Meter Sales 8,000 379 4,039 (3,961) 50.49%
MCES Grant Program 0 0 0 0
Penalties 110,000 20,882 97,161 (12,839) 88.33%
Charges for Other Services 90,000 4,525 37,100 (52,900) 41.22%
State Water Testing Fee Pass Through 45,500 3,403 19,121 (26,379) 42.02%
Sale of Assets 10,000 0 0 (10,000) 0.00%
Franchise Fees(One year only) 700,000 700,000 700,000 0 100.00%
Certificate of Compliance 75,000 6,050 35,350 (39,650) 47.13%
Interest Earnings 15,000 0 0 (15,000) 0.00%
Total Revenue 8,849,465 1,336,413 4,073,928 (4,775,537) 46.04%
Expenses:
Utility Administration 2,526,190 101,332 432,469 (2,093,721) 17.12%
Sewer Maintenance 2,723,660 225,229 1,431,644 (1,292,016) 52.56%
Water Maintenance 4,655,120 303,089 1,837,439 (2,817,681) 39.47%
Total Expenses 9,904,970 629,650 3,701,552 (6,203,418) 37.37%
City of Golden Valley
Monthly Budget Report-Brookview Golf Course Enterprise Fund
June, 2016(unaudited)opened March 23
Over
2016 June YTD (Under) %
Budget Actual Actual Budget Current
Revenue
Green Fees 795,000 152,850 374,736 (420,264) 47.14%
Driving Range Fees 167,000 34,600 96,529 (70,471) 57.80%
Par 3 Fees 137,370 37,241 78,843 (58,527) 57.39%
Lawn Bowling 42,000 12,815 15,199 (26,801) 36.19%
Pro Shop Sales 80,000 14,704 42,061 (37,939) 52.58%
Pro Shop Rentals 260,000 50,619 111,727 (148,273) 42.97%
Concession Sales 360,000 79,562 165,473 (194,527) 45.96%
Other Revenue 78,000 9,241 67,059 (10,941) 85.97%
Interest Earnings 2,000 0 0 (2,000) 0.00% (1)
Less:Credit Card Charges/Sales Tax (36,000) (3,455) (5,267) 30,733 14.63%
Total Revenue 1,885,370 388,177 946,360 (939,010) 50.19%
Expenses:
Golf Operations 637,125 90,915 350,905 (286,220) 55.08% (2)
Course Maintenance 792,800 84,713 369,761 (423,039) 46.64%
Pro Shop 114,620 14,522 90,849 (23,771) 79.26%
Grill 251,750 56,957 149,333 (102,417) 59.32%
Driving Range 50,665 10,895 34,043 (16,622) 67.19%
Par 3 Course 27,295 5,491 10,153 (17,142) 37.20%
Lawn Bowling 27,195 3,456 5,501 (21,694) 20.23%
Total Expenses 1,901,450 266,949 1,010,545 (890,905) 53.15%
(1) Interest Earnings are allocated at year-end.
(2) Depreciation is allocated at year-end.
City of Golden Valley
Monthly Budget Report-Motor Vehicle Licensing Enterprise Fund
June 2016(unaudited)
Over
2016 June YTD (Under) %
Budget Actual Actual Budget Current
Revenue
Interest Earnings 2,000 0 0 (2,000) 0.00% (1)
Charges for Services 406,830 41,016 236,968 (169,862) 58.25%
Total Revenue 408,830 41,016 236,968 (171,862) 57.96%
Expenses:
Motor Vehicle Licensing 408,330 27,757 182,238 (226,092) 44.63%
Total Expenses 408,330 27,757 182,238 (226,092) 44.63%
(1) Interest Earnings are allocated at year-end.
City of Golden Valley
Monthly Budget Report-Storm Utility Enterprise Fund
June, 2016(unaudited)
Over
2016 June YTD (Under)
Budget Actual Actual Budget Current
Revenue
Interest Earnings 45,000 0 0 (45,000) 0.00% (1)
Storm Sewer Charges 2,275,000 180,528 1,065,555 (1,209,445) 46.84%
Bassett Creek Watershed 810,930 0 510,883 (300,047) 63.00%
Miscellaneous Receipts(Debt Proceeds) 5,692,000 0 18,750 (5,673,250) 0.33%
State Grant-Other 0 0 0 0
Total Revenue 8,822,930 180,528 1,595,188 (7,227,742) 18.08%
Expenses:
Storm Utility 9,045,465 163,645 1,051,482 (7,993,983) 11.62% (2)
Street Cleaning 126,420 3,038 48,859 (77,561) 38.65%
Environmental Control 323,260 33,001 175,401 (147,859) 54.26%
Debt Service Payments 170,985 0 929,076 758,091 543.37% (3)
Total Expenses 9,666,130 199,684 2,204,818 (7,461,312) 22.81%
(1)Interest Earnings are allocated at year-end.
(2) Depreciation is allocated at year-end and.
(3)This included the bond payment to pay off the storm bonds early.
2016 Equipment Replacement Fund(CIP)-Fund 5700
2016 June YTD
Budget Total Actual Remaining
Revenues:
Proceeds-Certificate of Indebtedness 800,000 0 0 (800,000)
Sale of Assets 35,000 36,437 1,437
Miscellaneous 0 1,219 44,964 44,964
Interest Earnings(allocated at year end) 24,535 0 0 (24,535)
Total Revenues 859,535 1,219 81,401 (778,134)
Expenditures:
Program# Project Number Project Name
5700 Bond Expenditures 0 0 2,700 (2,700)
5701 V&E-001 Marked Squad Cars(Police) 80,000 0 36,544 43,456
(1) 5702 V&E-002 Computers and Printers(Finance) 80,000 13,050 40,390 39,610
V&E-016 Pickup Truck(Street) 35,000 0 0 35,000
V&E-020 Portable Computers(Police) 50,000 0 0 50,000
V&E-030 Rotary Mower(Park) 98,000 0 100,552 (2,552)
V&E-052 Asphalt Cold Planer(Street) 20,000 13,027 13,027 6,973
V&E-058 Fire Hose 10,000 0 9,470 530
V&E-060 Rescue Vehicle(Fire) 100,000 0 0 100,000
V&E-072 Pickup Truck(Engineering) 30,000 0 28,587 1,413
V&E-078 Aerial Bucket Truck(Park) 200,000 0 0 200,000
V&E-079 Utility Tractor(Park) 80,000 65,287 65,287 14,713
V&E-090 Single Axel Dump Truck(Street) 225,000 0 0 225,000
V&E-118 Sidewalk Tractor(Street) 150,000 0 120,133 29,867
V&E-122 Police Vehicle 40,000 0 34,148 5,852
V&E-127 800 Mhz Radios(Fire) 80,000 0 52,926 27,074
V&E-129 800 Mhz Radios(Police) 96,650 2,949 80,972 15,678
V&E-132 Thermal Imaging Camera 70,000 54,089 54,089 15,911
V&E-134 Cartegraph Software 13,000 0 0 13,000
Total Expenditures 1,457,650 148,402 638,825 789,914
(1)Computers are replaced every 4-5 years and purchased throughout the year based on available time.
(2)Includes a transfer from the DWI/VOTF Fund for the traffic car.
Executive Summary For Action
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
August 3, 2016
60 day deadline: July 11, 2016
60 day extension: September 9, 2016
Agenda Item
4. A. Public Hearing - Approval of Conditional Use Permit 151 - 9050 Golden Valley Road - Affinity
Plus Federal Credit Union, Applicant
Prepared By
Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager
Summary
This item is continued from the July 5, 2016, City Council meeting. At that meeting the Council
agreed to provide more time to allow the applicant to withdraw the application for a Conditional
Use Permit (CUP) to reuse an existing building as a credit union. At its meeting on June 21, the
City Council affirmed the existing High Density Residential (R-4) zoning for the property. A credit
union is not a permitted use in this zoning district; accordingly, the CUP cannot be granted. The
applicant has since withdrawn their application.
Because a public hearing has already been advertised, the City Council must open and close the
hearing. Notification mailings were not sent to neighboring properties.
Attachment
•Letter of Withdrawal dated July 26, 2016 (1 page)
Recommended Action
Motion to receive and file the withdrawal of the application for Conditional Use Permit No. 151 for
9050 Golden Valley Road, Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union, Applicant.
Wittman, Lisa
From: Zimmerman, Jason
Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2016 3:23 PM
To: Wittman, Lisa
Subject: FW: CUP for Credit Union
From: Roger Magnuson
Sent:Tuesday,July 26, 2016 3:22 PM
To: Zimmerman,Jason<JZimmerman@goldenvalleymn.gov>
Subject: RE: CUP for Credit Union
Jason,
We would like to withdraw our application.
Roger
From: Zimmerman, Jason [mailto J.Zim.merman goldenvalley_mn goy]
Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2016 9:49 AM
To: Roger Magnuson
Cc: Wittman, Lisa
Subject: CUP for Credit Union
Roger,
As the petition to rezone the property at 9050 Golden Valley Road was not successful, and as no application has been
made to the Board of Zoning Appeals regarding the City's interpretation of the zoning which limits a non-conforming use
only to a fast food restaurant, there does not seem to be a way forward at this time for the City to approve your
application for a Conditional Use Permit for a credit union.
The item was previously tabled to the City Council meeting of August 3. We request you submit to us a withdrawal letter
for your application by July 26 in order to bring this matter to a close. Absent this letter, the City would need to move
forward with a denial of the CUP.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Jason
Jason Zimmerman ! Planning Manager I City of Golden Valley
7800 Golden Valley Road I Golden Valley,MN 55427
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Executive Summary For Action
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
August 3, 2016
60 day deadline: August 6, 2016
Agenda Item
6. A. Authorization to Sign Amended PUD Sub-Permit - Hidden Lakes PUD No. 74, Amendment
No. 6 - 1725 Bridgewater Road - Arash Allaei, Applicant
Prepared By
Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager
Summary
This item is continued from the July 5, 2016, City Council meeting. At that meeting, Council agreed
to provide more time to allow staff and the applicant to reach agreement on a compromise
regarding the proposed Minor PUD Amendment. The proposal to replace a native vegetation buffer
with rip-rap has been scaled back enough to allow this modification to proceed as an
Administrative PUD Amendment which does not necessitate a City Council vote. The applicant has
withdrawn the application for a Minor PUD Amendment.
Recommended Action
Motion to acknowledge withdrawal of the Minor PUD Amendment.
Executive Summary For Action
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
August 3, 2016
Agenda Item
6. B. METRO Blue Line Extension Update
Prepared By
Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager
Summary
Since the last Blue Line Extension update in May, there have been two significant advancements in
the planning of the light rail line.
First, the Corridor Management Committee (CMC) approved the final scope and cost estimate for
the project which rose to roughly $1.55 billion. This includes a handful of new elements that were
added to the scope over the past few months (pedestrian improvements at road crossings,
modifications to the Operations and Maintenance Facility, railroad crossings and gates, etc.).
Project partners, such as MnDOT and Hennepin County, are slated to cover a portion of the
increased cost.
Second, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) published the Final Environmental Impact
Statement (FEIS) in July. This document addresses environmental impacts from the proposed line
and includes required mitigation measures.
There are three areas in which more significant changes were made from the Draft Environmental
Impact Statement (DEIS) to the FEIS:
1.Wetlands and Floodplains are better defined in the FEIS and show mitigation areas along the
route.
2.Wildlife Habitat areas are more clearly defined in the FEIS in terms of disturbances from
construction as well as from the operation of the line and stations. Proposed mitigation is
included.
3.Agreements regarding Sochacki Park, including the mitigation plan approved by the Joint
Powers Agreement Partnership, are now recorded in the FEIS.
Additionally, more specific mitigation measures - such as the inclusion of sound walls to reduce
the impact of the line on homes along Kewanee Way - are outlined in the FEIS to address impacts
first raised in the DEIS. Details of these measures will continue to be refined as the design
advances.
The FEIS also contains information related to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act,
which governs how impacts to historic properties along the line are handled. In Golden Valley,
mitigation is required to deal with impacts to the Theodore Wirth Segment of the Grand Rounds
Historic District and the Osseo Branch Line of the St. Paul, Minneapolis & Manitoba Railroad/Great
Northern Railway.
All comments submitted to the Project Office as part of the DEIS hearings, including those made
by the Golden Valley City Council in its letter to Hennepin County from May 20, 2014, are itemized
and included in Appendix G. The Project Office has responded to each comment, though some
similar comments have been grouped and responded to generally.
The Metropolitan Council is expected to vote on the FEIS and the final scope and cost estimate in
September. Once they are approved and the Record of Decision (ROD) has been issued by the FTA,
the application to enter the Engineering phase of work can be submitted. This phase is expected
to last for two years and will provide for the remaining 70% of the project design and include
preparations for construction.
Recommended Action
Motion to receive and file METRO Blue Line Extension Update.
A G E N D A
Council/Manager Meeting
Golden Valley City Hall
7800 Golden Valley Road
Council Conference Room
Monday, August 8, 2016
6:30 pm
Pages
1. Metro Transit Bus Route Update - Route 9 (15 minutes)
2. Solar Panels at Reservoir (15 minutes)
3. Debt and Infrastructure Discussion (20 minutes)
4. Positive Performance (10 minutes)
Council/Manager meetings have an informal, discussion-style format and are designed
for the Council to obtain background information, con sider policy alternatives, and
provide general directions to staff. No formal actions are taken at these meetings. The
public is invited to attend Council/Manager meetings and listen to the discussion; public
participation is allowed by invitation of the City Council.
AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the
City Council
Golden Valley City Hall
7800 Golden Valley Road
Council Chamber
August 16, 2016
6:30 pm
1. CALL TO ORDER PAGES
A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Roll Call
C. Proclamation for Hunger Action Month
2. ADDITIONS AND CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA
3. CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Consent Agenda - All items listed under this heading are considered to be
routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no
discussion of these items unless a Council Member so requests in which event the item
will be removed from the general order of business and considered in its normal
sequence on the agenda.
A. Approval of Minutes - City Council Meeting August 3, 2016
B. Approval of City Check Register
C. Licenses:
D. Minutes of Boards and Commissions:
1.
E. Bids and Quotes:
F.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Public Hearing - Major PUD Amendment #2 - Central Park West - Office
Building/Parking Ramp
B. Public Hearing - Zoning Code Text Amendment - Prohibiting Temporary Family
Health Care Dwellings
5. OLD BUSINESS
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. First Consideration - Amendment to Section 9.07 - Winter Parking Restrictions
B. Amendment to City Manager Contract
C. Announcements of Meetings
1. Future Draft Agendas: City Council September 6, 2016, Council/Manager
September 13, 2016 and City Council September 20, 2016
D. Mayor and Council Communications
7. ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the
City Council
Golden Valley City Hall
7800 Golden Valley Road
Council Chamber
September 6, 2016
6:30 pm
1. CALL TO ORDER PAGES
A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Roll Call
2. ADDITIONS AND CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA
3. CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Consent Agenda - All items listed under this heading are considered to be
routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no
discussion of these items unless a Council Member so requests in which event the item
will be removed from the general order of business and considered in its normal
sequence on the agenda.
A. Approval of Minutes - City Council Meeting August 16, 2016
B. Approval of City Check Register
C. Licenses:
D. Minutes of Boards and Commissions:
E. Bids and Quotes:
F.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Public Hearing - First Consideration - Convention and Visitor Bureau Lodging Tax
5. OLD BUSINESS
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. Second Consideration - Amendment to Section 9.07 - Winter Parking Restrictions
B. Announcements of Meetings
1. Future Draft Agendas: Council/Manager September 13, 2016, City Council
September 20, and October 5, 2016
C. Mayor and Council Communications
7. ADJOURNMENT