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09-16-03 CC MinutesRegular Meeting of the City Council September 16, 2003 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 September 16, 2003 at 6:30 p.m. The following members were following was absent: LeSuer Clancy, Director of Public Administrative Assistant. Envision Update present: Grayson, Johnson, Loomis, and Tremere; and the . Also present were: Thomas Burt, City Manager; Jeannine Works; Allen Barnard, City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Mayor Loomis announced that the date for the Envision Summit has changed from Thursday, February 26 to Monday, February 23, 2004. An Envision Launch Event will be held on October 21, 2003 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Odland Plaza outside City Hall. There will be an Envision Steering Committee on September 18, 2003 at 7:00 p.m., an Envision Communications Subcommittee meeting on September 22, 2003 at 4:30 p.m. and an Envision Youth Subcommittee meeting on September 29, 2003 at 4:00 p.m. Approval of Agenda MOVED by Tremere, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the agenda of September 16, 2003 as amended: Addition to New Business - Human Services Foundation Tournament Update and Resolution Regarding Parking on Golden Valley Road and Pennsylvania Avenue North. Citizen Input Mayor Loomis introduced the agenda item continued the meeting. Human Services Foundation Tournament Hearing and seeing no one, the Mayor Council Member Johnson thanked the corporate and hole sponsors, participants, volunteers and Foundation members for their generous support and stated the event raised $8,915.00. Approval of Consent Agenda MOVED by Tremere, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*), except removal of General Business Licenses; Minutes of Boards and Commissions - Planning Commission - August 11, 2003 and Bassett Creek Water Management Commission - August 21, 2003; Support for Three Rivers Park District First Tier Trails Master Plan and Support for Three Rivers Park District - Luce Line Trail. Regular Meeting of the City Council September 16, 2003 Page 2 Approval of Consent Agenda - Continued Mayor Loomis read the items listed on the consent agenda. *Approval of Minutes: City Council Meeting - July 15, 2003 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to approve the City Council Meeting minutes of July 15, 2003 as submitted. *Approval of Check Register MOVED by Tremere, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize the payment of the bills as submitted. General Business Licenses Thomas Burt stated that staff is recommending one additional license be added for Major Sports Cafe. Council Member Tremere wanted to know if there were any outstanding payments owed to the City by the former Billfish Grill. MOVED by Tremere, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize the issuance of licenses as recommended by staff as amended. *Gambling Premises Permit Renewal Application - Minnesota Youth Athletic Services Member Tremere introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 03-35 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY APPROVING ISSUANCE OF A PREMISES PERMIT RENEWAL FOR THE CONDUCT OF LAWFUL GAMBLING (MINNESOTA YOUTH ATHLETIC SERVICES) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Johnson and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Grayson, Johnson, Loomis and Tremere; and the following was absent: LeSuer, 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 September 16, 2003 Page 3 *Minutes of Boards and Commissions MOVED by Tremere, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the minutes as follows: Human Rights Commission - August 14, 2003 Families Sharing the Dream Committee - June 19 and July 17, 2003 Joint Water Commission - July 21, 2003 Minutes of Boards and Commissions - Planning Commission - August 11, 2003 Mayor Loomis wanted a clarification of the language in the zoning code amendment regarding the amount of retail space a tenant could use. MOVED by Loomis, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the Planning Commission minutes for August 11, 2003. Minutes of Boards and Commissions - Bassett Creek Water Management Commission - August 21, 2003 Mayor Loomis stated the minutes regarding statements made by Mr. LeSuer are in error and should be clarified at their next meeting. Jeannine Clancy stated she would communicate the amendment to our representative, Commissioner Hanson. Nancy Azzam, 2300 Noble Avenue North, First Vice President, Golden Valley League of Women Voters, stated the Commission discussed changing the meeting time from noon until 4:00 p.m. but the Commission decided not to change the meeting time. MOVED by Loomis, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the Bassett Creek Water Management Commission minutes of August 21, 2003. *Bids - Refurbishment of Fire Pumper MOVED by Tremere, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to award the bid for refurbishment of fire pumper #331 to the lowest responsible bidder, Pierce Manufacturing, Inc. for $75,776. The bids were as follows: Pierce Manufacturing, Inc. $75,776 North Central Ambulance Sales 98,969 *Letter from Dayton Soby Regarding PUD #46, Calvary Lutheran Church MOVED by Tremere, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from Dayton Soby, dated September 10, 2003 regarding PUD #46, Calvary Lutheran Church. Regular Meeting of the City Council September 16, 2003 Page 4 *Letter from Mick Lee Regarding PUD #46, Calvary Lutheran Church MOVED by Tremere, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from Mick Lee, dated September 12, 2003 regarding PUD #46, Calvary Lutheran Church. *Call for Public Hearing - Special Assessments - 10/7/03 MOVED by Tremere, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to call for a public hearing for special assessments for October 7, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. Support for Three Rivers Park District First Tier Trails Master Plan Council Member Grayson wanted staff to inform the people who came to the open forum offering to link the bike trails throughout the City that we are moving forward in linking the trails. Member Grayson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 03-36 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT FIRST TIER TRAILS MASTER PLAN The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Johnson and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Grayson, Johnson, Loomis and Tremere; and the following was absent: LeSuer, 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. Support for Three Rivers Park District - Luce Line Trail. Member Grayson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 03-37 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT LUCE LINE TRAIL The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Johnson and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Grayson, Johnson, Loomis and Tremere; and the following was absent: LeSuer, 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 September 16, 2003 Page 5 Continued Public Hearing - Preliminary Design Plan Approval - Amendment #4 - PUD #46 - Calvary Lutheran Church Allen Barnard removed himself from the discussion of the item due to a potential conflict of interest. Mary Teachin, Kennedy and Graven, acted as City Attorney for this item and answered questions from the Council Steve Dornbusch, Senior Pastor, Calvary Lutheran Church, Pete Smith, BWBR; Karl Cambronne, Building Committee Chairman; and Mick Lee, Congregation President, reviewed the plan and answered questions from the Council. Don Keysser, Planning Commissioner, presented the Commission report. 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. Kathy Julius, 1008 Quebec Avenue North, stated she is pleased with the cooperation from the Church with the neighborhood, concerned with how the sound standard will be determined, wanted to know what the state levels are for noise abatement; is optimistic about reaching a decibel level that is acceptable to the neighborhood and Church, and thanked Mark Grimes for working with the Church and neighborhood. Diane Aldis, 1012 Rhode Island Avenue North, wanted to commend the Church on their progress, wanted to make sure there is a way to review the issue next June once the new building is built as that may impact the sound in the neighborhood; expressed concern that as membership at the Church grows that may also impact the area; stated it is different coming into the neighborhood to listen for an hour versus living there and hearing the music for a couple of days as sometimes the only option is to leave your home; stated the area is changing and many people have different religious beliefs and people should be free to worship or not worship when they want. The Mayor closed the public hearing. MOVED by Tremere, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to approve the preliminary design plan, Amendment #4, PUD #46, Calvary Lutheran Church, subject to the following conditions: The plans submitted with the application and prepared by BWBR Architects shall become a part of this approval. The plans are dated June 30, 2003. Regular Meeting of the City Council September 16, 2003 Page 6 Continued Public Hearing - Preliminary Design Plan Approval - Amendment #4 - PUD #46 - Calvary Lutheran Church - Continued 2. The findings and recommendations found in the memo from City Engineer Jeff Oliver, PE, to Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development and dated August 7, 2003 shall become a part of this approval. 3. The memo and comments from Ed Anderson, Deputy Fire Marshal, to Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development and dated June 25, 2003 shall become a part of this approval. 4. Calvary will continue to use noise mitigation measures implemented for the past three outdoor services in 2003. The Church will also consider the use of other techniques to further reduce the effect of noise on the neighborhood to the north. In addition, the City and Church will work to develop specific noise level standards for outdoor services and events at Calvary. These standards shall be developed prior to approval of the General Plan of Development by the City Council. 5. A berm or plantings shall be put in along the new parking area on Pennsylvania Avenue and consideration shall be given to landscaping along the north boundary as sound abatement. 6. The columbarium identified as a future use in not approved at this time. MOVED by Tremere, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to direct staff to develop information about columbarium use and possible regulations, if any, and incorporate them into the zoning code. South Tyrol Park Trail Update Jeannine Clancy stated staff has reviewed the trail policy and will be meeting with the Open Space and Recreation Commission and Environmental Commission. Staff will bring the revised policy back for Council consideration at a November 2003 meeting, after they have met with both Commissions. Requesting Cooperation from Hennepin County to Research Feasibility of County Operated Dispatch Services Robert Hernz, Director of Public Safety reviewed the item and answered questions from the Council. Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 03-38 RESOLUTION REQUESTING COOPERATION FROM HENNEPIN COUNTY IN RESEARCHING FEASIBILITY OF COUNTY OPERATED DISPATCH SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY Regular Meeting of the City Council September 16, 2003 Page 7 Requesting Cooperation from Hennepin County to Research Feasibility of County Operated Dispatch Services - Continued 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: Grayson, Johnson, Loomis and Tremere; and the following was absent: LeSuer, 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. Certification of 2004 Proposed Property Tax Lew Don Taylor, Finance Director, introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council. Thomas Burt answered questions from the Council. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to approve the proposed tax levy for 2004. 2004 Proposed Gross Levy General Fund Operating Levy Fire Relief Levy Tax Abatement Levy Bonded Debt Levy Total 2004 Proposed Gross Levy Less: 2004 Homestead and Agricultural Credit Aid (HACA) Total 2004 Proposed Net Levy $8,376,590 73,820 178,500 2,725,000 $11,353,910 $11,353,910 Authorization to Sign Agreement with Robbinsdale School District for Sidewalk Improvements at Sandburg School and Resolution Restricting Parking on Certain Portions of Sandburg Road Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign the Agreement with the Independent School District 281 for Construction and Maintenance of Sidewalks in the Vicinity of Sandburg Middle School. Member Grayson, introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 03-39 RESOLUTION RESTRICTING PARKING ON A PORTION OF SANDBURG ROAD Regular Meeting of the City Council September 16, 2003 Page 8 Authorization to Sign Agreement with Robbinsdale School District for Sidewalk Improvements at Sandburg School and Resolution Restricting Parking on Certain Portions of Sandburq Road - Continued The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Johnson and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Grayson, Johnson, Loomis and Tremere; and the following was absent: LeSuer, 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. Reaffirmation of Participation in Metropolitan Council Family Affordable Housing Program Council Member Johnson requested this item be tabled until a full Council is present for the discussion. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Tremere and motion carried unanimously to continue the discussion of this item until the October 7, 2003 meeting. On -Sale and Sunday Sale Intoxicating Liquor License - Majors Sports Caf6 of Golden Valley, Inc. d/b/a Maiors Sports Cafe of Golden Valley Thomas Burt introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council. Jason Goux, Majors Sports Cafe, reviewed their plans for the restaurant and answered questions from the Council. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Tremere and motion carried unanimously to approve the on sale and Sunday sale liquor license for Majors Sports Cafe of Golden Valley, Inc. dba Majors Sports Cafe of Golden Valley. Resolution Regarding Parking on Golden Valley Road and Pennsylvania Avenue North Council Member Johnson requested this item be discussed at the next Council/Manager meeting. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to discuss the parking restrictions on Golden Valley Road at the October 14, 2003 Council/Manager meeting. Regular Meeting of the City Council September 16, 2003 Page 9 Announcement of Meetings The next Bassett Creek Water Management Commission meeting will be held on September 18, 2003 at noon in the Council Conference Room. The Board/Commission Recognition Dinner will be held on September 24, 2003 at 6:30 p.m. The next City Council meeting will be held on October 7, 2003 at 6:30 p.m. The next Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting will be held on October 14, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. The next Council/Manager meeting will be held on October 14, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. A Bassett Creek Water Management Commission meeting will be held on October 16, 2003 at noon in the Council Conference Room. An Envision Launch Event will be held on October 21, 2003 at 4:30 p.m. in Odland Plaza outside city hall. A City Council meeting will be held on October 21, 2003 at 6:30 p.m. Mayor and Council Communications No action and/or discussion took place. Adiournment The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 9:40 p.m. c ) Linda R. Loomis, Mayor ATTEST: d Nally dministrative sistant