06-01-04 CC MinutesRegular Meeting
of the
City Council
June 1, 2004
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 June 1, 2004 at 6:30 p.m.
The following members were present: Freiberg, Grayson, Loomis, Shaffer and Tremere.
Also present were: Thomas Burt, City Manager; Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public
Works; Allen Barnard, City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant.
Golden Valley Days Update
Don Keysser, Golden Valley Community Events Fund, updated the Council on the events
held in conjunction with Golden Valley Days which was held on May 22, 2004, thanked the
Council and staff for their support and answered questions from the Council.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Tremere, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve
the agenda of June 1, 2004 as amended: Addition of Golden Valley Days Update and
Removal of Authorize Paving Trail System in South Tyrol Park and Right -of -Way for Bridal
Path.
Citizen Input
Mayor Loomis introduced the agenda item. Hearing and seeing no one, the Mayor
continued the meeting.
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the items on the consent agenda, except removal of: Minutes of Boards and Commission -
Human Rights Commission - March 11, 2004; Approval of Requests for Beer and/or Wine
at Brookview Park; Modifying 2004 General Wages and Salary for Specified Positions and
Receipt of April 2004 General Fund Budget Report.
Mayor Loomis read the items listed on the consent agenda.
*Approval of Minutes - City Council Meeting - April 20, 2004
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the City Council meeting minutes of April 20, 2004 as submitted.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
June 1, 2004
Page 2
*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the payment of the City and Housing and Redevelopment Authority bills as submitted.
*General Business Licenses
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the issuance of licenses as recommended by staff.
*Peddler's License - Master Waste Services LLC
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the peddler's license for Master Waste Services LLC.
*Peddler's License - Stephanie Williamson for Southwestern Company
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the peddler's license for Stephanie Williamson, working locally for the Southwestern
Company.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes received as follows:
Planning Commission - May 10, 2004
Open Space and Recreation Commission - April 26 and May 24, 2004
Board of Zoning Appeals - April 27, 2004
Building Board of Review - March 1 and May 3, 2004
Minutes of Boards and Commissions - Human Rights Commission - March 11, 2004
Council Member Tremere had questions about the policy of the Human Rights Commission
making donations to other groups and suggested these types of requests should come to
the City Council for approval. Don Taylor, Finance Director answered questions from the
Council.
MOVED by Tremere, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried to receive and file the
Human Rights Commission minutes for March 11, 2004.
Approval of Requests for Beer and/or Wine at Brookview Park
Council Member Shaffer abstained from the voting and discussion on this issue due to a
potential conflict of interest.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
June 1, 2004
Page 3
Approval of Requests for Beer and/or Wine at Brookview Park - Continued
MOVED by Tremere, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried to approve the requests for
beer and/or wine at Brookview Park as recommended by staff.
*Authorization to Sign Addendum to Joint Power Agreement with Perpich Center for
the Arts for Storm Water Pond
Member Freiberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 04-41
RESOLUTION APPROVING ADDENDUM TO THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
WITH THE PERPICH CENTER FOR ARTS EDUCATION
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A STORM WATER POND
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, Shaffer and Tremere; 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 Agreement with MnDOT for TH 55/Boone Avenue
North/General Mills Boulevard Intersection
Member Freiberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 04-42
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE TRUNK HIGHWAY 55/BOONE AVENUE
NORTH/GENERAL MILLS BOULEVARD INTERSECTION PROJECT
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, Shaffer and Tremere; 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.
Modifying 2004 General Wages and Salary for Specified Positions
Council Member Grayson wanted an update on the salary increases proposed. Thomas
Burt answered question from the Council.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
June 1, 2004
Page 4
Modifying 2004 General Wages and Salary for Specified Positions - Continued
Member Grayson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 04-43
RESOLUTION MODIFYING 2004 GENERAL WAGES
AND SALARY FOR SPECIFIED POSITIONS
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,
Grayson, Loomis, Shaffer and Tremere; 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 Extend Fire Relief Association Street Dance Hours
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to approve of
extension of hours for the Golden Valley Fire Relief Association Street Dance to midnight
on June 19, 2004.
*Authorization to Sign PUD Permit - PUD #46 - Amendment #5 - Calvary Lutheran
Church
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor and City Manager sign the PUD permit, PUD #46, Amendment #5, Calvary
Lutheran Church.
Receipt of April 2004 General Fund Budget Report
Council Member Grayson asked questions about the license revenue. Don Taylor,
Finance Director answered questions from the Council
MOVED by Grayson, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file April 2004 General Fund Budget Report.
Public Hearing - Preliminary Design Plan Approval - PUD #87 - Amendment #1 -
Allianz Life
Tom Loucks, Loucks Associates, representing the applicant, reviewed the proposal and
answered questions from the Council.
Peggy Rasmussen, presented the Commission report and answered questions from the
Council.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
June 1, 2004
Page 5
Public Hearing - Preliminary Design Plan Approval - PUD #87 - Amendment #1 -
Allianz Life - Continued
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, 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. Hearing and seeing no one, the
Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED BY Shaffer, seconded by Tremere and motion carried unanimously to approve
preliminary design plan for Allianz Life, PUD No. 87, Amendment No. 1 with the following
conditions:
1. The site plans submitted as part of the Application for PUD Amendment by Allianz Life,
dated April 19, 2004 and prepared by Loucks Associates, shall become a part of this
approval.
2. If the second phase office building is not started within three years of the final approval
of the PUD amendment for this temporary parking area, all temporary parking areas
shall have concrete curb and gutter placed around the perimeter in a manner approved
by the City Engineer and shall be landscaped as per the City's requirements.
Allianz shall submit a financial guaranty acceptable to the City Attorney in an amount
determined by the City Engineer to ensure that the curb and gutter construction will be
completed in a timely manner.
3. The recommendations in the memo from Deputy Fire Marshal Ed Anderson and dated
April 29, 2004 shall become a part of these conditions of approval.
4. The recommendations in the memo from City Engineer Jeff Oliver, PE, and dated May
6, 2004, shall become a part of these conditions of approval.
Continued Public Hearing - Ordinance #302 - General Plan Approval - PUD #98 -
Golden Ridge
The following ordinance was MOVED by Grayson, seconded by Freiberg:
ORDINANCE NO. 302, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Approval of General Plan of Development
Golden Ridge, Planned Unit Development (P.U.D) No. 98
Bullseye Development, LLC, Applicant
Bill Bergquist, Applicant, reviewed the proposal and answered questions from the Council.
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, presented the staff report and
answered questions from the Council. Thomas Burt, Allen Barnard and Jeannine Clancy
answered questions from the Council.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
June 1, 2004
Page 6
Continued Public Hearing - Ordinance #302 - General Plan Approval - PUD #98 -
Golden Ridge - Continued
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Ward Blumer, 1817 Hillsboro Avenue North, wanted to know how many of the free
standing trees will be cut down, wants to see as little impact as possible in the wooded
area; wanted to know where the path will go and if the residents can have a say on where
the trail will be placed.
S. Thomas Toleno, 1118 Hillsboro Avenue North, wanted to know if the City will go into the
buffer strip and remove the dead and falling trees as they are a fire hazard.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Grayson, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve
Ordinance #302, 2nd Series, as amended: removal of condition 5, Only one solid waste
hauler shall be used for each of the sixteen (16) housing units within Golden Ridge. Upon a
roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
FREIBERG - YES GRAYSON - YES LOOMIS - YES SHAFFER - YES TREMERE - YES
Approval of Plat - Lakeview Heights 2nd Addition
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development introduced the item and answered
questions from the Council.
Member Grayson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 04-44
RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF PLAT - LAKEVIEW HEIGHTS 2ND ADDITION
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,
Grayson, Loomis, Shaffer and Tremere; 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 - PUD #98 - Golden Ridge
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development introduced the item and answered
questions from the Council
Regular Meeting of the City Council
June 1, 2004
Page 7
Approval of Plat - PUD #98 - Golden Ridge - Continued
Member Freiberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 04-45
RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF PLAT - GOLDEN RIDGE P.U.D. 98
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, Shaffer and Tremere; 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 PUD Permit - PUD #98 - Golden Ridge
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development introduced the item and answered
questions from the Council.
MOVED by Tremere, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor and City Manager sign the PUD permit, PUD #98, Golden Ridge as amended:
removal of D. 2. Only one solid waste hauler shall be used for each of the sixteen (16)
housing units within Golden Ridge.
Bids - PUD #98 - Golden Ridge
Jeannine Clancy introduced the item and answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Grayson, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to award the
bid for installation of a storm water pond, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, water mains, trails
and site grading for PUD #98, Golden Ridge, to the lowest responsible bidder, V P
Enterprises of MN, Inc. for $288,393.75. The bids are as follows:
V P Enterprises of MN, Inc
$288,393.75
G.L. Contracting, Inc.
295,577.25
Dave Perkins Contracting, Inc.
330,006.50
DMJ Corporation
330,209.25
Palda & Sons, Inc.
331,043.90
F.F. Jedlicki, Inc.
340,601.80
Kusske Construction Co., Inc.
347,155.75
Sunram Construction, Inc.
379,451.35
Regular Meeting of the City Council
June 1, 2004
Page 8
Second Consideration - Ordinance #301 - Amendment to Master Fee Schedule for
Interim Water Flow Rate and Minimum Water Fee
The following ordinance was MOVED by Grayson, seconded by Freiberg:
ORDINANCE NO. 301, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amendments to the Master Fee Schedule for
Interim Water Flow Rate and Minimum Water Fee
Don Taylor, Finance Director, reviewed the ordinance and answered questions from the
Council.
MOVED by Grayson, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve on
second consideration Ordinance #301, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as
follows:
FREIBERG - YES GRAYSON - YES LOOMIS - YES SHAFFER - YES TREMERE - YES
Authorize Paving Trail System in South Tyrol Park and Right -of -Way for Bridal Path
Thomas Burt stated this item was removed from the agenda and will be considered at the
June 15, 2004 City Council Meeting. The neighborhood will then be notified that this item
is on the agenda on June 15, 2004.
Authorizing Issuance and Sale of: $4,785,000 General Obligation Tax Abatement
Bonds, Series 200413; $2,995,000 General Obligation Storm Sewer Utility Revenue
Bonds, Series 2004; and $625,000 General Obligation Equipment Certificates of
Indebtedness, Series 2004
Don Taylor, Finance Director introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the
Council. Thomas Burt answered questions from the Council.
Member Grayson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 04-46
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $4,785,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION TAX ABATEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2004B
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,
Grayson, Loomis, Shaffer and Tremere; 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.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
June 1, 2004
Page 9
Authorizing Issuance and Sale of: $4,785,000 General Obligation Tax Abatement
Bonds, Series 200413; $2,995,000 General Obligation Storm Sewer Utility Revenue
Bonds, Series 2004; and $625,000 General Obligation Equipment Certificates of
Indebtedness, Series 2004 - Continued
Member Tremere introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 04-47
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE AND SALE OF
$2,995,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION STORM
SEWER UTILITY REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2004C
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, Shaffer and Tremere; 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.
Member Freiberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 04-48
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE AND SALE OF
$625,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION EQUIPMENT
CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS, SERIES 2004D
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, Shaffer and Tremere; 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 - Vacation of Platted Drainage and Utility Easement - PUD #66 -
JLO Addition - 6/15/04
Jeannine Clancy introduced the item and answered questions from the Council.
Member Freiberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 04-49
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
JUNE 15, 2004 TO CONSIDER VACATION OF A PORTION OF
A PLATTED DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT IN THE
JLO ADDITION P.U.D. NO. 66 PLAT
Regular Meeting of the City Council
June 1, 2004
Page 10
Call for Public Hearing - Vacation of Platted Drainage and Utility Easement - PUD #66 -
JLO Addition - 6/15/04 - Continued
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Tremere
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Freiberg,
Grayson, Loomis, Shaffer and Tremere; 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 for Expenditure of Funds for Temporary Water System - Maior Circle
and Golden Valley Road
Jeannine Clancy introduced the item and answered questions from the Council.
Member Shaffer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 04-50
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS TO
PROVIDE A TEMPORARY WATER SYSTEM, AND
AUTHORIZING STAFF TO SOLICIT QUOTES AND
ENTER INTO AN EMERGENCY CONTRACT FOR A
PERMANENT REPAIR TO THE WATER SYSTEM
(MAJOR CIRCLE AND GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD)
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, Shaffer and Tremere; 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
A Tri -City Joint City Council Meeting will be held on June 2, 2004 at the Crystal Community
Center at 7:00 p.m.
A Welcome Back to Brookview Celebration will be held on June 4, 2004 at 5:30 p.m.
The next Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting will be held on June 8, 2004 at
6:30 p.m.
The next Council/Manager meeting will be held on June 8, 2004 at 6:30 p.m. or after the
Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting.
The Council will conduct Board/Commission interviews on June 9, 2004 at 5:30 p.m.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
June 1, 2004
Page 11
Announcements of Meetings - Continued
The next City Council meeting will be held on June 15, 2004 at 6:30 p.m.
The next Bassett Creek Water Management Commission will meet on June 17, 2004 at
noon.
The Golden Valley Fire Relief Association Dance will be held on June 19, 2004.
Mayor and Council Communications
Council Member Tremere requested that staff update the Housing and Redevelopment
Authority at its June 8, 2004 meeting the status of the shopping center property in the
Golden Hills area.
Adjournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m.
0� �-n
1 416•. R oomis, Mayor
ATTEST:
J d Nally Administrativ Assistant