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07-05-06 CC MinutesRegular Meeting of the City Council July 5, 2006 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Golden Valley, Hennepin County, Minnesota was held at 7800 Golden Valley Road in said City on July 5, 2006 at 6:30 pm. The following members were present: Freiberg, Loomis, Pentel, Scanlon and Shaffer. Also present were: Thomas Burt, City Manager; Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public Works; David Schelzel, Acting City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant. Update from City of St. Louis Park on Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) - Duke Realty Property - Southwest Corner of Highways 394 and 100 City of St. Louis Park Community Development Director Kevin Locke and City Planner Meg McMonigall reviewed the environmental review process (AUAR) recently approved by the St. Louis Park City Council and answered questions from the Council. Darryle Henry and Pat Macia, Duke Realty reviewed their plans for the redevelopment of the area and answered questions from the Council. Thomas Burt answered questions from the Council. Approval of Agenda MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the agenda of July 5, 2006 as amended: Change date for Approval of Minutes from June 6 to June 20, 2006. Citizen Input Mayor Loomis introduced the agenda item. Hearing and seeing no one, the Mayor continued the meeting. Approval of Consent Agenda MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the consent agenda of July 5, 2006 as submitted. *Approval of Minutes - City Council Meeting - June 20, 2006 MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the City Council meeting minutes of June 20, 2006 as submitted. *Bills and Claims MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to authorize the payment of the City and Housing and Redevelopment Authority bills as submitted. Regular Meeting of the City Council July 5, 2006 Page 2 *Solicitor's License - Susan Westmoreland Books MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the solicitor's license for Susan Westmoreland Books. *Solicitor's License - Ting Fen Yang for Southwestern Company MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the solicitor's license for Ting Fen Yang for Southwestern Company. *Solicitor's License - Apx Alarm Security Solutions, Inc. MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the solicitor's license for Apx Alarm Security Solutions, Inc. Minutes of Boards and Commissions - Deer Task Force Council Member Pentel complimented staff on the minutes. MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the Deer Task Force minutes dated May 15, 2006. *Minutes of Boards and Commissions MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the minutes as follows: Open Space and Recreation Commission - May 22, 2006 Board of Zoning Appeals - May 23, 2006 Environmental Commission - April 24 and May 22, 2006 Envision Connection Project Board of Directors - April 27 and May 25, 2006 Civil Service Commission - February 6, 2006 Election Task Force - April 24 and May 22, 2006 Planning Commission - June 16, 2006 *Quotes - Mini Mobile Interrogator MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to purchase a mini mobile interrogator from the lowest responsible bidder Hydro Metering Technology for $27,684.68. The quotes were as follows: Hydro Metering Technology $27,684.68 Minnesota Pipe & Equipment 27,860.40 Regular Meeting of the City Council July 5, 2006 Page 3 *Approval of Requests for Beer and/or Wine at Brookview Park MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the requests for beer and/or wine at Brookview Park as recommended by staff. *Authorization to Sign Flood Hazard Mitigation Grant Agreement with DNR for 2605 and 2665 Scott Avenue North and Send Funding Thank You Letters Member Shaffer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FLOOD HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY AND THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 2605 AND 2665 SCOTT AVENUE NORTH The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Freiberg and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Freiberg, Loomis, Pentel, Scanlon and Shaffer; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and her signature attested by the City Clerk. MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to authorize the Mayor to send a letter to State Senators Kelley and Rest and Representatives Latz and Carlson acknowledging their efforts in assisting the City in obtaining the flood hazard mitigation funds. *Deer Task Force Appointment MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to appoint Jerry Sandler to the Deer Task Force. Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat Approval - 4243 and 4253 Glenwood Avenue Karen Woyak, Tyrol Hills Land Trust, reviewed the plan and answered questions from the Council. Don Keysser, Planning Commissioner, presented the Commission report and answered questions from the Council. Jeannine Clancy presented the staff report and answered questions from the Council. Thomas Burt answered questions from the Council. The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Regular Meeting of the City Council July 5, 2006 Page 4 Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat Approval - 4243 and 4253 Glenwood Avenue - Continued Marcia Fluer, 225 Janalyn Circle, representing the Golden Valley Citizens for Neighborhood Compatibility Committee ("McCitizens" Committee), stated they oppose the variance because it is making a buildable lot in the neighborhood even larger, expressed concern about flooding on lower Janalyn Circle, feels building a house on Glenwood that backs up to Janalyn Pond will add water to the pond after every rainfall, understands that water will be directed away from the pond into the storm system but feels the pond will be effected; stated they fear that the larger lot will have a large house built on it ("McMansion"); feels the trends for "McMansions" is a national and local issue; stated the committee is circulating a petition asking the Council to study the current building codes and get public input through surveys and public hearings and remedy the building codes; they will be submitting a petition to the Council at a later date; stated they appreciate the ordinances to upkeep the housing stock but suggested enhancing ordinances to prevent redevelopment of the neighborhoods that change the character of the neighborhood and quality of life for the area; asked the council to deny the variance and study the "McMansion" issue and building codes. The Mayor closed the public hearing. MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried to approve the preliminary plat of the minor subdivision of properties at 4243 and 4253 Glenwood Avenue (Lots 1 and 6, Block 1, Birchbanks Addition to Glenurban) subject to the following conditions: 1. The recommendations of City Engineer Jeff Oliver as found in his memo dated June 8, 2006 shall become a part of this approval. 2. The recommendations of the Director of Planning and Development to the Planning Commission as found in his memo dated June 6, 2006 shall become a part of this approval. Council Member Freiberg and Scanlon voted no. Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat Approval - 621 Turners Crossroad South Yele Akinsanya, Applicant, and Larry Marofsky, Attorney, reviewed the plan and answered questions from the Council. Don Keysser, Planning Commissioner, presented the Commission report and answered questions from the Council Jeannine Clancy presented the staff report and answered questions from the Council. Thomas Burt answered questions from the Council. Regular Meeting of the City Council July 5, 2006 Page 5 Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat Approval - 621 Turners Crossroad South - Continued The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Brittney Hanson, 701 Turners Crossroad South, stated her main concerns is with grading and the drainage on the property; wanted to know more information about rain gardens, concerned about mosquitoes in the rain gardens; stated she read that rain gardens don't work well in cold weather; stated the lots to the north has standing water in it almost every spring from melting snow; wanted a guaranty that a serious water problem won't be created by a larger home being built; don't have a problem with "McMansion's"; wanted to know how will their water drain with a berm on the new lot; wanted to know if the water will pool in their backyard; had questions about the trees that were cut down and presented a copy of an email she sent to the Council. The Mayor closed the public hearing. MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Pentel and motion carried to approve the preliminary plat of the minor subdivision of the property at 621 Turners Crossroad subject to the following conditions: 1. The City Attorney will determine if a title review is necessary prior to approval of the final plat. 2. The Certificate of Survey prepared by Kemper and Associates for Yele Akinsanya and dated May 19, 2006 shall become a part of this approval. 3. The recommendations of City Engineer Jeff Oliver, PE, found in the memo to Mark Grimes and dated April 17, 2006 and June 9, 2006, shall become a part of this approval. Additional information requested by the City Engineer shall be submitted to the City Engineer for his review at least three weeks prior to the date it is placed on the City Council agenda for final plat approval. 4. A park dedication fee in an amount determined by the City Council shall be assessed at the time of final plat approval. 5. The applicant will continue discussions with the City Engineer regarding the overflow issues with the proposed rain garden to make sure it will not adversely affect other property owners. Council Member Freiberg voted no. Public Hearing - Comprehensive Plan Amendment - Addition of Mixed Use Definition to the General Land Use Plan Don Keysser, Planning Commission, presented the Commission and staff report and answered questions from the Council. Thomas Burt answered questions from the Council. Regular Meeting of the City Council July 5, 2006 Page 6 Public Hearing - Comprehensive Plan Amendment - Addition of Mixed Use Definition to the General Land Use Plan - Continued The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Hearing and seeing no one, the Mayor closed the public hearing. Member Freiberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 06-42 RESOLUTION FOR AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN'S GENERAL LAND USE PLAN BY ADDING A MIXED USE DEFINITION The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Shaffer and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Freiberg, Loomis, Pentel, Scanlon and Shaffer; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and her signature attested by the City Clerk. Wine On Sale and Strong Beer License - The Noodle Shop Company - Colorado, Inc. d/b/a Noodles & Company Bob Hernz, Director of Public Safety, introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the issuance of an On Sale Wine and Strong Beer liquor license to The Noodle Shop Company - Colorado, Inc. dba Noodles & Company. Representatives from The Noodle Shop Company distributed menus to the Council. Call for Public Hearing - Issuance of Revenue Bonds for Multifamily Rental Housing Development - Calvary Center Project - 8/2/06 Sue Virnig, Finance Director, introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council. Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF AN AFFORDABLE MULTIFAMILY RENTAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, CHAPTER 462C, AS AMENDED Regular Meeting of the City Council July 5, 2006 Page 7 Call for Public Hearing - Issuance of Revenue Bonds for Multifamily Rental Housing Development - Calvary Center Project - 8/2/06 - Continued The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Shaffer and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Freiberg, Loomis, Pentel, Scanlon and Shaffer; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and her signature attested by the City Clerk. Call for Public Hearing - Drainage, Utility and Flood Control Easement Vacation - 2735 Scott Avenue North and 2505 Regent Avenue North - 7/18/06 Jeanine Clancy introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council. Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 06-45 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JULY 18, 2006 TO CONSIDER VACATION OF DRAINAGE, UTILITY AND FLOOD CONTROL EASEMENTS AT 2735 SCOTT AVENUE NORTH AND 2505 REGENT AVENUE NORTH The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Shaffer and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Freiberg, Loomis, Pentel, Scanlon and Shaffer; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and her signature attested by the City Clerk. Announcements of Meetings The next Housing and Redevelopment Authority Meeting will be held on July 11, 2006 at 6:30 pm followed by a Council/Manager meeting. Some Council Members may attend the Deer Task Force Public Information Meeting on July 13, 2006 at 7 pm at Brookview Community Center. A Joint City Council/Planning Commission will be held on July 17, 2006 at 6:30 pm. A Joint Water Governance Task Force meeting will be held on July 19, 2006 at 4 pm. The next Bassett Creek Water Management Commission will be held on July 20, 2006 at 11:30 am. The City Council will hold a City Council Social on July 20, 2006 at Schuller's Tavern from 6 to 9 pm. Regular Meeting of the City Council July 5, 2006 Page 8 Announcements of Meetings - Continued National Night Out celebrations will be held throughout the evening on Tuesday, August 1, 2006. The next City Council meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 2, 2006 at 6:30 pm. Mayor and Council Communications No action and/or discussion took place. Adjournment The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:32 pm. Linda R. Loomis, Mayor ATTEST: Jpdy Nally,,{'Administratiyf Assistant