04-19-05 CC MinutesRegular Meeting
of the
City Council
April 19, 2005
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 April 19, 2005 at 6:30 p.m.
The following members were present: Freiberg, Grayson, Loomis, Pentel and Shaffer.
Also present were: Thomas Burt, City Manager; Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public
Works; Allen Barnard, City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant.
Presentation of Certificates of Appointment
Mayor Loomis presented a Certificate of Appointment, mug, and city pin to David Zinn,
Board of Zoning Appeals. Jason Landis, Board of Zoning Appeals was unable to attend.
Envision Connection Project Work Plan Presentation
Charlie Quimby and Helene Johnson, Board Members, presented a PowerPoint
presentation about the Envision Connection Project and the Work Plan and answered
questions from the Council.
The Council expressed appreciation to the Board Members.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of April 19, 2005 as submitted.
Citizen Input
Mayor Loomis introduced the agenda item. Hearing and seeing no one, the Mayor
continued the meeting.
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of April 19, 2005 as amended: Removal of Approval of Check Register; Minutes of
Boards and Commissions - Joint Water Commission - March 1, 2005 and Authorization to
Sign Joint Powers Agreement with MnDOT for MnPASS 1-394 High Occupancy Toll (HOT)
Lane Enforcement.
Mayor Loomis read the items listed on the consent agenda.
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April 19, 2005
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*Approval of Minutes: City Council Meetina - April 5, 2005 and Council/Manager
Meeting - April 12, 2005
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Council meeting minutes of April 5, 2005 and Council/Manager meeting minutes of
April 12, 2005 as submitted.
Bills and Claims
Council Member Pentel had questions regarding the police car repairs and insurance
reimbursements. Jeannine Clancy answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
payment of the City bills as submitted.
*General Business Licenses
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
issuance of licenses as recommended by staff.
Gambling License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - Meadowbrook
PTO
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of notice requirement for
Meadowbrook PTO.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes as follows:
Joint Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals - March 28, 2005
Planning Commission - March 28, 2005
Human Rights Commission - March 10 and 24, 2005
Human Services Foundation - February 7 and March 14, 2005
Bassett Creek Water Management Commission - March 17, 2005
Minutes of Boards and Commissions - Joint Water Commission - March 1, 2005
Council Member Grayson asked about the status of the City of Minneapolis water
agreement. Thomas Burt answered questions from the Council.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
April 19, 2005
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Minutes of Boards and Commissions - Joint Water Commission - March 1. 2005 -
Continued
MOVED by Grayson, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes of the Joint Water Commission dated March 1, 2005.
*Bids - Street Construction and Maintenance Materials
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to award the
bids for the purchase of the following street construction and maintenance materials to the
lowest responsible bidders. The bids are as follows:
Class 7 Aggregate Midwest Asphalt Corporation $6.92/ton
Winter Sand FA -1 SA -AG, Inc. 7.98/ton
Crushed Rock Aggregate Industries 16.72/ton
Type 41A Wearing Mix Course Mix C. S. McCrossan 31.00/ton
Ball Diamond Mix Bryan Rock Products 17.27/ton
The bid tabulation is attached to the minutes as Exhibit A.
*Bids - Street Flusher Tank
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to award the
bid for the purchase a street flusher tank and appurtenances from the lowest responsible
bidder, ABM Equipment & Supply, Inc. for $58,573.94. The bids are as follows:
Base Bid Alternate Total
ABM Equipment & Supply, Inc. $49,699.29 $8,874.6 $58,573.94
Ruffridge-Johnson Equipment Co. 58,018.01 6,869.25 64,887.26
Stepp Manufacturing Co. Inc. 58,037.18 7,242.00 65,279.18
*Bids - Public Safety Firing Range Improvements
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to award the
bid for the public safety firing range improvements to the lowest responsible bidders
and/or only bidder. The bids are as follows:
Contract 04-21A & 04-21 D Selected Demolition
and Carpentry, Install Millwork/Casework
Contract 04-21 B Concrete and Masonry
Contract 04-21 C Misc. Metals -Supply
Contract 04-21 E Millwork/Casework-Supply
J.S. Cates Construction Co. Inc.*
$25,000
Thor Construction, Inc.*
21,234
Axel Ohman
34,000
Crown Industries, Inc.*
1,225
National Steel Fabricators, Inc.
3,655
Paul's Architectural Woodcraft Co.*
2,945
Wilkie Sanderson
3,517
Commercial Fixtures, Inc.
3,702
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April 19, 2005
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*Bids - Public Safety Firing Range Improvements - Continued
Contract 04-21 F Doors Frames Hardware -Supply
Contract 04-21 G Gypsum Board
Contract 04-21 H Acoustical
Contract 04-21J Carpet
Contract 04-21 K Paint
Contract 04-21 L Bullet Trap
Contract 04-21 M Mechanical
Contract 04-21 N Fire Projection
Contract 04-21 P Electrical
Bredemus Hardware Co. Inc.*
4,450
Wheeler Hardware
6,504
Glewwe Doors, Inc.
9,019
Tasler Construction, Inc.*
7,300
RTL Construction Inc
12,589
Architectural Sales of MN, Inc.*
21,737
Twin City Acoustics, Inc.
49,380
St. Paul Linoleum & Carpet Co.*
2,168
Northern Painting, Inc.*
3,287
Park Painting, Inc.
4,956
Great Lakes Painting Contracts LLC
7,350
Range Systems*
26,950
Grendahl Mechanical, Inc.*
37,400
Conrad Mechanical Contractors LLC
44,800
Environ -Con, Inc.
46,250
SBS Mechanical, Inc
54,900
Northland Mechanical Contractors Inc
92,254
Fire -Guard Sprinkler Service*
5,600
Gopher Electric Contractors, Inc.*
17,254
Vinco, Inc.
18,970
Prairie Electric
23,566
Phasor Electric Company
27,800
*low bidder
*Authorization to Sign Contract with Xcel Energy to Replace Decorative Street Lights -
2005 Pavement Management Program
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Grayson and motion carried to authorize the City Manager
to sign an agreement with Xcel Energy Outdoor Lighting to replace decorative street lights
and appurtenances in the 2005 Pavement Management Program for $143,000. Mayor
Loomis abstained from voting on this item due to a potential conflict of interest.
Authorization to Sign Joint Powers Agreement with MnDOT FOR MnPASS 1-394 High
Occupancy Toll (HOT) Lane Enforcement
The Council had numerous questions about the program and agreement. Bob Hernz,
Director of Public Safety and Allen Barnard answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Grayson and motion carried to authorize the Mayor and
City Manager to sign the Joint Powers Agreement with Mn/DOT for MnPASS 1-394 High
Occupancy Toll (HOT) Lane Enforcement. Council Members Freiberg and Shaffer voted
no.
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April 19, 2005
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Authorization to Sian Joint Powers Agreement with MnDOT FOR MnPASS 1-394 High
Occupancy Toll (HOT) Lane Enforcement - Continued
Staff was requested to forward copies of the monthly summary activity log to the Council
and requested the Joint Powers Agreement be reviewed in three months.
*Restricting Parking on Portion of Lindsay Street
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 05-30
RESOLUTION RESTRICTING PARKING ON A PORTION OF LINDSAY STREET
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Grayson
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Freiberg,
Grayson, Loomis, Pentel 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.
*Authorization to Develop and Sign Agreement with Minnesota Environmental
Initiative (MEI) for City Hall Complex Soil Investigation
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to direct staff to
develop and execute an agreement with MEI for soil investigation on the City Hall campus.
*Receipt of March 2005 General Fund Budget Report
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the March 2005 General Fund Budget Report.
Public Hearing - Preliminary Design Plan Amendment Approval - PUD #91 -
Amendment #1 - Rudy Luther Toyota Campus
Jon Baker, Architect, presented the plan amendment and answered questions from the
Council.
Les Eck, Planning Commissioner, presented the Commission report and answered
questions from the Council.
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, presented the staff report and
answered questions from the Council. Allen Barnard 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
April 19, 2005
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Public Hearing - Preliminary Design Plan Amendment Approval - PUD #91 -
Amendment #1 - Rudy Luther Toyota Campus - Continued
David Zinn, 3329 Kyle Avenue North, suggested that the lighting standards be looked at
closely and asked about the demolition of the site and future plantings of trees and shrubs.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
Preliminary Design Plan Amendment, Amendment #1, PUD #91, Rudy Luther Toyota
Campus, subject to the following conditions:
1. The Civil and Architectural Plan Packet (16 sheets) prepared by Baker Associates and
dated February 11, 2005 shall become a part of this approval (subject to revisions
required by the City Engineer and Deputy Fire Marshal).
2. All recommendations and requirements set out in the Engineering Memo to Mark Grimes
from City Engineer Jeff Oliver, PE, and dated February 28, 2005 shall be made a part of
this approval. The Plan Packet must be revised in a manner consistent with Mr. Oliver's
memo prior to the plans going to the City Council for Preliminary PUD Plan approval.
3. All recommendations and requirements set out in the memo from Deputy Fire Marshal
Ed Anderson to Mark Grimes dated February 22, 2005 shall become a part of this
approval and the Plan Pack must be revised in a manner consistent with Mr. Anderson's
memo prior to the plans going to the City Council for Preliminary PUD Plan approval.
4. The Building Board of Review, as part of the building permit process, must approve the
landscape plans.
5. The existing cellular tower on the site may remain.
6. No outside speaker system shall be used on the site.
7. Staff will review the lighting plan and work with the applicant to reduce the amount of
lighting on the site.
Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat Approval - 2548 Douglas Drive North
Walt Donnay, Amain Homes, Applicant, presented the plan amendment and answered
questions from the Council.
Les Eck, Planning Commissioner, presented the Commission report and answered
questions from the Council.
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, presented the staff report and
answered questions from the Council. Jeannine Clancy 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. Hearing and seeing no one, the
Mayor closed the public hearing.
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April 19, 2005
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Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat Approval - 2548 Doualas Drive North - Continued
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
preliminary plat for 2548 Douglas Drive, subject to the following conditions:
1. The final plat will be consistent with the preliminary plat of Amain Addition prepared by
RLK and dated February 11, 2005.
2. The comments in the memo from City Engineer Jeff Oliver, PE, to Mark Grimes,
Director of Planning and Development, dated March 23, 2005, shall become a part of
this approval.
3. A park dedication fee shall be paid prior to approval of the final plat by the City Council.
The amount of the park dedication fee shall be determined prior to final plat approval by
the City Council upon recommendation by staff.
4. The final form of the "Declaration of Covenants, Restrictions and Conditions" shall be
submitted for approval by the City Attorney prior to approval of the final plat. The cost of
review of the "Declaration" shall be paid by Amain.
5. Prior to approval of final plat Amain Homes shall enter into a development agreement
with the City of Golden Valley regarding the sanitary sewer extensions.
6. The rezoning of this property from Single Family (R-1) to Two -Family (R-2) shall be
approved by the City Council prior to the approval of the final plat of the Amain Addition.
If the City Council elects not to approve the rezoning to R-2, the final plat of Amain
Addition cannot be approved by the City Council.
Public Hearing - Rezoning to Two -Family (R-2) Residential Zoning District -2548
Doualas Drive North
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, introduced the agenda item and
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. Hearing and seeing no one, the
Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to continue the
public hearing for consideration to rezone the property located at 2548 Douglas Drive North
to Two -Family (R-2) Residential Zoning District to the May 3, 2005 City Council meeting.
Public Hearing - Platted Drainage and Utility Easement Vacation - PUD #87 - Allianz
Life USA Addition
Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item and 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. Hearing and seeing no one, the
Mayor closed the public hearing.
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April 19, 2005
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Public Hearing - Platted Drainage and Utility Easement Vacation - PUD #87 - Allianz
Life USA Addition - Continued
Member Grayson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 05-31
RESOLUTION VACATING A PORTION OF CERTAIN PLATTED
DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENTS IN THE PLAT OF
ALLIANZ LIFE USA ADDITION P.U.D. NO. 87
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Pentel
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Freiberg,
Grayson, Loomis, Pentel 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.
Approval of Plat - Allianz Life USA 2nd Addition - PUD #87
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, introduced the agenda item and
answered questions from the Council.
Member Freiberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 05-32
RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF PLAT -
ALLIANZ LIFE USA 2ND ADDITION P.U.D. NO. 87
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Grayson
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Freiberg,
Grayson, Loomis, Pentel 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.
Authorization to Sign Amended PUD Permit - Amendment #2 - PUD #87 - Allianz Life
USA 2nd Addition
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, introduced the agenda item and
answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager to sign the Amended PUD Permit for Allianz Life USA 2nd
Addition P.U.D. No. 87, Amendment No. 2.
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April 19, 2005
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First Consideration - Ordinance #327 - Adding Section 10.23 Fire Protection
The following ordinance was MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Grayson:
ORDINANCE NO. 327, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amendment to Chapter 10, Adding Section 10.23 "Fire Protection"
Bob Hemz, Director of Public Safety, presented the staff report and answered questions
from the Council. Thomas Burt and Jeannine Clancy 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. Hearing and seeing no one, the
Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to approve
Ordinance #327, 2nd Series, as amended: clarify description of approved fireplaces,
structure and distance requirements. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
FREIBERG - YES GRAYSON - YES LOOMIS - YES PENTEL - YES SHAFFER - YES
Staff was requested to put an article in the city newsletter regarding the fire protection
regulations.
First Consideration - Ordinance #328 - Amending Section 9.12 Fire Lanes
The following ordinance was MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Grayson:
ORDINANCE NO. 328, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amendment to Chapter 9, Amending Section 9.12 "Fire Lanes"
Bob Hernz, Director of Public Safety, presented the staff report and 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. Hearing and seeing no one, the
Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to approve
Ordinance #328, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
FREIBERG - YES GRAYSON - YES LOOMIS - YES PENTEL - YES SHAFFER - YES
Regular Meeting of the City Council
April 19, 2005
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First Consideration - Ordinance #329 - Right -of -Way Management Regarding-
Grasses,
egardingGrasses, Forbs, Shrubs and Trees
The following ordinance was MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer:
ORDINANCE NO. 329, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amendment to Chapter 7, Right -of -Way Management
Regarding Grasses, Forbs, Shrubs and Trees
Jeannine Clancy presented the staff report and 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. Hearing and seeing no one, the
Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve
Ordinance #329, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
FREIBERG - YES GRAYSON - YES LOOMIS - YES PENTEL - YES SHAFFER - YES
Call for Public Hearing - Platted Drainage and Utility Easement Vacation - 7135
Madison Avenue West - 5/17/05
Jeannine Clancy presented the staff report and answered questions from the Council.
Member Freiberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 05-33
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
MAY 17, 2005 TO CONSIDER VACATION OF A PORTION OF A PLATTED
DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT AT 7135 MADISON AVENUE WEST
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,
Grayson, Loomis, Pentel 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 Council will hold a Special Council/Manager meeting immediately following the City
Council meeting of April 19, 2005.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
April 19, 2005
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Announcements of Meetinas - Continued
Some Council Members will attend a meeting with Human Rights Commission members
regarding the Bias Hate Community Response Plan on April 21, 2005 at 7:00 a.m.
The next Bassett Creek Water Management Commission will be held on April 21, 2005 at
11:30 a.m.
A Joint Planning Commission and City Council Meeting will be held on April 25, 2005 at
7:00 p.m.
A Ground Breaking Ceremony will be held at Allianz Life on April 25, 2005 at 11:00 a.m.
The Local Board of Appeal and Equalization will be held on April 27, 2005 at 7:00 p.m.
The Council will interview a board/commission applicant on April 27, 2005 at 6:30 p.m.
The 1-394 Corridor Bus Tour will be held on May 2, 2005 at 5:30 p.m.
The Human Rights Commission Essay Contest will be held on May 3, 2005 at 4:00 p.m.
The next City Council meeting will be held on May 3, 2005 at 6:30 p.m.
The 1-394 Corridor Speaker Training will be held on May 10, 2005 at 6:00 p.m.
The next Council/Manager meeting will be held on May 10, 2005 at 6:30 p.m.
The next Bassett Creek Water Management Commission will be held on May 19, 2005 at
11:30 a.m.
Golden Valley Days will be held on May 20 and 21, 2005.
A Legislative Breakfast will be held on May 21, 2005.
Mayor and Council Communications
Mayor Loomis stated the Run the Valley was held on April 16, 2005 and was a success.
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April 19, 2005
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Adiournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 9:40 p.m.
Linda R. Loomis,Mayor
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