03-15-22 City Council Agenda
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
City Council meetings are being conducted in a hybrid format with in-person and remote options
for attending, participating, and commenting. The public can make statements in this meeting
during public comment sections, including the public forum beginning at 6:20 pm.
Remote Attendance/Comment Options: Members of the public may attend this meeting by
watching on cable channel 16, streaming on CCXmedia.org, streaming via Webex, or by calling 1-
415-655-0001 and entering access code 2469 075 7534. Members of the public wishing to
address the Council remotely have two options:
• Via web stream - Stream via Webex and use the ‘raise hand’ feature during public
comment sections.
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your hand during public comment sections.
1. Call to Order
A. Pledge of Allegiance Pages
B. Roll Call
C. Update from U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar 3
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 City Council Minutes
1. Special City Council Meeting – March 1, 2022 4
2. Special City Council Closed Executive Session – March 7, 2022 5
B. Approval of Check Register 6
C. Licenses:
1. Approve General Business License – Amusement Devices 7
2. Approve General Business License – Refuse and Recycling Vehicles 8
3. Approve General Business License – Gas Stations and Gas Dispensers 9-10
4. Approve On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License with Sunday Sales - Love, Pizza LLC
d/b/a/ Love, Pizza – 509 Winnetka Avenue North
11
March 15, 2022 – 6:30 pm
Council Chambers
Hybrid Meeting
City of Golden Valley City Council Regular Meeting
March 15, 2022 – 6:30 pm
2
5. Approve Temporary On-Sale Liquor License – Good Shepherd Catholic Church 12
D. Boards, Commissions, and Task Forces:
1. Receive and File Open Space Recreation Commission Annual Report and Work Plan 13-20
E. Bids, Quotes, and Contracts:
1. Approve Professional Services Agreement with WSB & Associates for Trunk Highway
55 Lift Station Relocation Project No. 20-18
21-38
2. Approve Contract for Crack Sealing Project #22-05 with Allied Blacktop Company 39-58
3. Authorize the City Manager and Mayor to Sign an Agreement with Greene Espel for
Investigation Services
59
F. Approve Resolution No. 22-022 Establishing Precinct Boundaries and Polling Places 60-65
G. Approve Resolution No. 22-023 Supporting Submittal of Application to Minnesota
Pollution Control Agency for Minnesota GreenCorps Host Site
66-68
H. Approve Resolution No. 22-024 Approving Allocation of American Rescue Plan Act
(ARPA) Funds
69-71
4. Public Hearing
A. Golden Valley Country Club Greenway Villas Development Project
1. Continuation of Public Hearing to Vacate a Portion of the Sanitary Sewer Easement
through Northwest Corner of Golden Valley County Club Property
72
2. Continuation of Public Hearing to Vacate Street, Trail, and Utility Easement Along
Pennsylvania Avenue at Northwest Corner of Golden Valley County Club Property
73
B. Approve Zoning Text Amendment, Adding Outdoor Service Areas as a Temporary Use,
Ordinance No. 732
74-91
C. Approve Zoning Text Amendment, Update Regulations Around Screening of Mechanicals
and Outdoor Storage, Ordinance No. 733
92-106
5. Old Business
A. Artessa Senior Cooperative, A Portion of 7001 Golden Valley Road
1. Approve Ordinance No. 731 – Amending the Zoning Map and Rezoning from
Institutional – Parks and Natural Areas to High Density Residential (R-4)
107-111
2. Approve Preliminary Plan for Subdivision 112-114
6. New Business
All Ordinances listed under this heading are eligible for public input.
A. COVID-19 Update
B. Review of Council Calendar 115
C. Mayor and Council Communications
1. Other Committee/Meeting updates
7. Adjournment
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
March 15, 2022
Agenda Item
1.C. Discussion with United States Representative Ilhan Omar
Prepared By
Tim Cruikshank, City Manager
Summary
U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar touches base with the City Council during a work session on an annual
basis. She and her staff will participate in the meeting remotely. Golden Valley’s 2022 State and
Federal Legislative Priorities have been shared with her office for review prior to the discussion.
Supporting Documents
•2022 State Legislative Priorities (Ctrl + Click link)
•2022 Federal Legislative Priorities (Ctrl + Click link)
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
City Council meetings are being conducted in a hybrid format with in-person and remote options
for attending, participating, and commenting.
Present: Mayor Shep Harris, Council Members Maurice Harris, Denise La Mere-Anderson,
Gillian Rosenquist (arrived 5:28 pm) and Kimberly Sanberg
Staff present: City Manager Cruikshank and City Clerk Schyma
Mayor Harris started the special meeting at 4:44 pm.
1. Commissioner Interviews
The Golden Valley City Council interviewed the following candidates for appointments to various
boards and commissions:
Nyre Chester Drew Jones
Helene Johnson Carol Luo
Rachel Zuraff David Scheie
2. Discussion Regarding Appointment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission
Mayor Harris stepped away during the discussion to err on the side of caution due to a perceived
conflict of interest with one of the applicants.
The Council consensus was to make the following appointments at the regular meeting:
Carol Luo Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission
Drew Jones Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission (youth)
Rachel Zuraff Environmental Commission (youth)
3. Adjournment
The Council adjourned by unanimous consent at 6:15 pm.
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Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Theresa Schyma, City Clerk
March 1, 2022 – 4:30 pm
Council Chambers
Hybrid Meeting
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
1. Call Closed Session to Order
Mayor Harris called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
Present: Mayor Shep Harris, Council Members Maurice Harris, Denise La Mere-
Anderson, Gillian Rosenquist and Kimberly Sanberg
Staff present: City Manager Cruikshank, Deputy City Manager/Human Resources
Director Santelices, Equity and Inclusion Manager Zackery, Community
Connection and Outreach Specialist Williams, and City Attorney
Cisneros
2. Allegations Relating to Law Enforcement Personnel Misconduct
A. HR Staff Assessment
B. Legal Risk Assessment
This meeting was closed as permitted by Minn. Stat. § 13D.05, subds. 2(a)(2), 3(b).
The Council discussed allegations made at the March 1 City Council meeting and acknowledged
staff’s responsibility to further investigate the allegations.
3. Adjournment
The Closed Executive Session was adjourned by unanimous consent at 10:15 pm.
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Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Theresa J. Schyma, City Clerk
March 7, 2022 – 6:30 pm
Council Conference Room
Golden Valley City Hall
7800 Golden Valley Road
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
March 15, 2022
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.
Financial Or Budget Considerations
The check register has a general ledger code as to where the claim is charged. At the end of the
register is a total amount paid by fund.
Recommended Action
Motion to authorize the payment of the bills as submitted.
Supporting Documents
Document is located on city website at the following location:
http://weblink.ci.golden-valley.mn.us/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=936081&dbid=0&repo=GoldenValley
The check register for approval:
• 03-04-22 Check Register
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
March 15, 2022
Agenda Item
3. C. 1. Approve Renewal of Amusement Device Licenses
Prepared By
Theresa Schyma, City Clerk
Summary
The following establishments are due for renewal of their amusement device license for the 2022-2023
license term. The following applicants have met the majority of the City Code requirements for the
renewal of their license and staff is recommending approval contingent upon receipt their completed
documentation and payment.
Applicant Address Device Location
American Amusement Arcades 2100 West 96th Street, Bloomington 6400 Wayzata Blvd
Schuller’s Tavern 7348 Country Club Drive, Golden Valley 7348 Country Club Drive
Theisen Vending Company 2335 Nevada Ave North, Golden Valley 7348 Country Club Drive
Theisen Vending Company 2335 Nevada Ave North, Golden Valley 6920 Wayzata Blvd
Financial Or Budget Considerations
Fees received for amusement device license renewals are budgeted, and defray costs the City incurs to
administer license requirements. No license will be issued until full payment is received.
Recommended Action
Motion to authorize the renewal of the above amusement device licenses for a period of April 1, 2022,
through March 31, 2023.
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
March 15, 2022
Agenda Item
3. C. 2. Approve Renewal of Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Licenses
Prepared By
Theresa Schyma, City Clerk
Summary
The following establishments have are due for renewal of their refuse and recycling vehicle licenses for
the 2022-2023 period. The following applicants have met the majority of the City Code requirements
for the renewal of their license and staff is recommending approval contingent upon receipt their
completed documentation and payment.
Applicant Address License Type
Ace Solid Waste 6601 McKinley Street, Ramsey Residential & Commercial
Aspen Waste System 2951 Weeks Avenue SE, Minneapolis Residential & Commercial
Curbside Waste Inc. PO Box 43154, Brooklyn Park Residential
Darling Ingredients Inc 9000 382nd Avenue, Blue Earth Commercial
Dick’s Sanitation 8984 215th Street West, Lakeville Commercial
Republic Services 9813 Flying Cloud Drive, Eden Prairie Residential & Commercial
Suburban 15718 Village Woods Drive, Eden Prairie Residential
Waste Management of MN 10050 Naples Street NE, Blaine Residential & Commercial
Financial Or Budget Considerations
Fees received for Solid Waste and Recycling Collection license renewals are budgeted and defray costs
the City incurs to administer and enforce license regulations and requirements. No license will be
issued until full payment is received.
Recommended Action
Motion to authorize the renewal of the above Solid Waste and Recycling Collection licenses for a
period of April 1, 2022, through March 31, 2023.
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
March 15, 2022
Agenda Item
3. C. 3. General Business Licenses - Gas Dispensers
Prepared By
John Crelly, Fire Chief
Jill Lund, Administrative Assistant
Summary
The following establishments are up for renewal of their gas station and gas dispenser license for the
2022-2023 license term. The applicants have met City Code requirements for the renewal of their
license and staff is recommending approval.
Applicant License Type Fee
Freddie’s Petroleum, Inc. Gas Station/4 Dispensers $ 300
DBA: Amstar
9405 Medicine Lake Road
Feist Automotive Gas Station/4 Dispensers $ 300
1875 Lilac Drive North
TJT Gas and Wash Gas Station/6 Dispensers $ 400
1 General Mills Boulevard
Golden Valley Country Club Gas Station/2 Dispensers $ 150
7001 Golden Valley Road
Gregg and Jim’s Service, Inc. Gas Station/4 Dispensers $ 300
1900 Douglas Drive North
Holiday Stationstores, Inc. Gas Station/5 Dispensers $ 350
7925 Wayzata Boulevard
Linn Retail Centers, Inc. Gas Station/6 Dispensers $ 400
DBA: Holiday Station
600 Boone Avenue North
City Council Regular Meeting Executive Summary
City of Golden Valley
March 15, 2022
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Jim Lupient Oldsmobile Gas Station/1 Dispenser $ 75
7100 Wayzata Boulevard
Hopkins Public Schools Bus Depot Gas Station/4 Dispensers $ 300
835 Decatur Avenue North
Morrie’s Cadillac SAAB Gas Station/1 Dispensers $ 75
7400 Wayzata Boulevard
Regency Hospital Gas Station/1 Dispenser $ 75
1300 Hidden Lakes Parkway
Speedway #4497 Gas Station/6 Dispensers $ 400
6955 Market Street
Speedway #4443 Gas Station/4 Dispensers $ 300
1930 Douglas Drive North
Theodore Wirth Par 3 Gas Station/2 Dispensers $ 150
1313 Theodore Wirth Parkway
Financial Or Budget Considerations
“Not applicable”
Recommended Action
Motion to authorize the renewal of the above gas dispenser licenses for a period of April 1, 2022
through March 31, 2023.
Supporting Documents
“Not Applicable”
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
March 15, 2022
Agenda Item
3. C. 4. On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License with Sunday Sale - Love, Pizza LLC d/b/a/ Love, Pizza
Prepared By
Theresa Schyma, City Clerk
Summary
Love, Pizza LLC d/b/a/ Love, Pizza has applied for an On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License with Sunday
sales. Love, Pizza is located at 509 Winnetka Avenue North at the former Smashburger site.
The City Clerk has reviewed the application, and has found the documents are in order and complete.
The Golden Valley Police Department completed the background investigation and has found no
reason to deny the license. The new license will be effective through June 30, 2022.
After Council approval, the City Clerk will forward the liquor license application to the Minnesota
Alcohol Gambling Enforcement Division to complete processing. Please note, the approved liquor
license will not be released to the business until a certificate of occupancy is issued.
Recommended Action
Motion to approve the issuance of an On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License with Sunday sales to Love,
Pizza LLC d/b/a/ Love, Pizza, 509 Winnetka Avenue North.
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
March 15, 2022
Agenda Item
3. C. 5. Temporary On-Sale Liquor License – Good Shepherd Catholic Church
Prepared By
Theresa Schyma, City Clerk
Summary
Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 145 Jersey Avenue South, has applied for a temporary on-sale liquor
license for the “Good Shepherd Weekend” event on May 7, 2022 from 5:00 – 8:00 pm. The event will
be outdoors in the church parking lot unless inclement weather causes the event to move indoors.
Golden Valley City Code does allow temporary on-sale liquor licenses to be issued to a club or
charitable, religious, or other nonprofit organization with Council approval. A certificate of liability
insurance naming the City as an additional insured is also required and has been provided by the
applicant.
Financial Or Budget Considerations
Fees received for temporary liquor licenses help to defray costs the City incurs to administer license
requirements.
Recommended Action
Motion to approve a temporary on-sale liquor license for Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 145 Jersey
Avenue South, for the “Good Shepherd Weekend” event on May 7, 2022.
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
March 15, 2022
Agenda Item
3. D. 1. Receive and File Open Space and Recreation Commission 2021 Annual Report and 2022 Work
Plan
Prepared By
Rick Birno, Parks & Recreation Director
Summary
At the March 8, 2022, Council/Manager Work session meeting, Open Space and Recreation
Commission (OSRC) Chair John Cornelius and Parks & Recreation staff presented the 2021 OSRC annual
report and 2022 work plan.
Financial Or Budget Considerations
Not applicable
Recommended Action
Motion to Receive and File the Open Space and Recreation Commission 2021 annual report and
approve the 2022 work plan.
Supporting Documents
Open Space and Recreation Commission 2021 Annual Report and 2022 Work Plan (7 pages)
OPEN SPACE & RECREATION
COMMISSION
2021 ANNUAL REPORT AND
2022 WORK PLAN
Golden Valley Open Space & Recreation Commission
2021 Annual Report
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2021 Open Space & Recreation Commission
Commissioners
John Cornelius, Chair (2022)
Bob Mattison, Vice-Chair, (2024)
Roger Bergman (2022)
Bill Delaney (2023)
Kelly Kuebelbeck (2023)
Matthew Sanders (2022)
Dawn Speltz (2023)
Linden Weiswerda (2024)
Brian Wright (2021)
Note: Terms run May 1-April 30
Council Liaison
Maurice Harris
City Staff
Rick Birno, Parks & Recreation Director
Sheila Van Sloun, Administrative Assistant
Purpose, Mission, and Prescribed Duties
The Open Space and Recreation Commission provides advice and recommendations to the Council
regarding recreational programs, parks, and open space in the community, including:
• the portion of the Comprehensive Plan relating to open space needs, parks and recreation
programs, and trail systems
• policies and plans for parks, recreation programs, use of open space, and trail systems
• assessment of current programs regarding open space, parks and recreation, and trail systems
• assessment of future needs regarding parks and recreation, open space, and trail systems
• cooperative agreements, policies with other public and private agencies, youth sports
organizations, groups or individuals relating to recreational programs and facilities
• budget and capital outlay needs for parks and recreation, Brookview Golf Course, and the park
improvement fund
Golden Valley Open Space & Recreation Commission
2021 Annual Report
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Table Of Contents
2021 Overview page 4
2022 Proposed Work Plan page 6
Golden Valley Open Space & Recreation Commission
2021 Annual Report
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Photo by Stan Waldhauser, Views Of The Valley 2020
2021 Overview
• Worked with staff on reviewing and providing insights for the adjustments to recreation
programming, park usage, and facility rentals due to COVID.
• Reviewed and recommended
the 2022–2031 Parks,
Brookview, and Golf Course
Capital Improvement Plans.
• Continued to support and
provide guidance to staff for
the growth of enterprise and
revenue funds within the Parks
and Recreation Department.
• Reviewed golf course
operations and procedures,
including fees, leagues, lessons,
rules and regulations, schedule,
curling, disc golf, and lawn
bowling.
• Received update on the new
winter recreation amenities at Brookview Golf Course. Winter 2020-21 included significant use of
the two 18-hole disc golf courses, league play, organization and private rentals of the four
outdoor synthetic curling rinks, and heavy use of the winter recreation groomed trail with lights.
• Reviewed and provided guidance on the annual report and work plan presented to the City
Council.
• Worked with staff and joint powers agreement partners to provide guidance and support for trail
improvements and the addition of a new bike repair station in the south end of Sochacki Park.
• Participated in the annual Joint City Council/Commission meeting.
• Represented the Open Space & Recreation Commission on the Brookview/City Hall rotational
public art selection committee.
• Continued to meet with youth athletic associations for program updates and discussions on
present and future facility needs.
• Supported staff on the implementation of the Noah Joynes Youth Recreation Fund.
• Reviewed seasonal recreation programs, leagues, classes, and events.
• Supported the continued partnership with Golden Valley Arts and St Louis Park Friends of the Arts
to offer the Artist Showcase at Brookview. The successful event was hosted at Brookview the
evening of Jan 14, 2022.
• Reviewed and provided guidance for Brookview room use, rental fees, and operation guidelines.
• Reviewed the annual wildlife removal processes and data. Worked with staff to shift the goose
removal process from an annual quantity removal to a limiting flock growth model.
Golden Valley Open Space & Recreation Commission
2021 Annual Report
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• Provided input to Three Rivers Park District
staff for the update of the French Park master
plan.
• Monitored staff updates regarding the progress
on the 2022 scheduled irrigation replacement
project at Brookview Golf Course.
• Reviewed the proposed changes and
recommended adjustments to the Golden
Valley leash ordinance.
• Provided guidance on new park improvements,
including the scoreboards at Schaper Park, new
outdoor hockey rink and internal park trail
improvements at Wesley Park, infield update at
Schaper Park, LED light fixture replacement at
Natchez and South Tyrol Parks, and the asphalt
pad resurfacing for the community garden at
Medley Park.
• Worked with staff to design a new portable
toilet distribution plan to better serve Golden
Valley park neighborhoods.
• Partnered with the Environmental Commission reviewing proposed plans and providing input for
the flood water reduction plan at Wildwood Park.
• Partnered with the Environmental Commission reviewing proposed plans and providing input for
the storm water reduction plan at Medley Park.
• Worked with staff on the annual bike & pedestrian improvement recommendations.
• Discussed caterer changes at Brookview, park picnic shelter use issues, alcohol in the parks, the
ash tree injection proposal, amplified music in the parks, park dedication opportunities, and the
winter warming house staffing plan.
• Reviewed and supported the final plans for the new community garden at Medley Park.
• Hosted with staff the South Tyrol Park neighborhood input process to update and add new park
amenities at the neighborhood park.
• Reviewed the heat/cold policy for outdoor recreation programs, events, and leagues, and made
recommendations for updates in 2022.
• All commissioners were involved in the 2021 self-guided park tour to see both implemented and
future park improvements.
Soccer is an ever-popular youth activity in Golden Valley.
Photo by Stan Waldhauser, Photo Posse
Golden Valley Open Space & Recreation Commission
2021 Annual Report
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2022 Proposed Work Plan
• Review, provide input, and recommend 2023–2032 Park, Brookview, and Golf Course Capital
Improvement Plan.
• Continue to explore possibilities for additional parkland and facilities in high-density areas of the
city.
• Work with staff to explore opportunities to increase park dedication funding. Request that staff
work with the City Council to make this a legislative priority in 2023.
• Support and provide guidance to staff for the growth of enterprise and revenue funds within the
Parks and Recreation Department.
• Continue to evaluate and recommend changes, enhancements, and additions to community and
neighborhood parks.
• Review and recommend park shelter accessibility and general building improvements at Wesley
Park, including ADA and access improvements; bathroom updates; and replacement of flooring,
frames/doors/windows, LED lighting, and furnace.
• Review plan to add off-leash rink area south of Highway 55.
• Continue to provide guidance working with staff, MNDOT, and Three Rivers Park District to add a
trail connection from the Schaper Park intersection on Highway 55 to Theodore Wirth Parkway.
• Continue to work with staff and joint powers agreement partners on the development of
Sochacki Park.
• Support staff on implementing the new community garden at Medley Park.
• Support staff on implementing park improvements at South Tyrol Park.
Photo by Charlie Polz, Views Of The Valley 2021
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2021 Annual Report
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• Continue discussion regarding amplified music and alcohol in Golden Valley parks.
• Begin initial discussions and develop
public input process for the
proposed park improvements at
Scheid Park scheduled for 2023.
Proposed improvements include
replacing the outdoor hockey rink,
expanding the parking lot, updating
the park shelter building, replacing
tennis courts with pickleball courts,
adding outdoor LED light fixtures,
and updating both youth ballfields.
• Work with staff to review and make
recommendations for proposed 2023
Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan
improvements.
• Continue to work with staff to
expand the sponsorship program for adopting dog bag stations in Golden Valley Parks.
• Provide guidance to staff to develop strategies for improving participation and implementing new
programs, events, and opportunities for underserved populations and communities in Golden
Valley.
• Continue to review recreation, golf, Three One Six, and Brookview fees, programs, events,
leagues, and facility operations.
• Recommend support to continue the partnership for the Artist Showcase event.
• Support staff to continue to develop partnerships with community organizations and local schools
for showcasing art at Brookview and City Hall.
• Review and approve Golden Valley recognized youth athletic associations providing programs for
the community. Continue work on associations’ program updates and discussion on future facility
needs.
• Continue to participate in the annual Joint City Council/Commission meeting, the annual park
system tour, and represent the Open Space & Recreation Commission on the Brookview/City Hall
rotational public art selection committee.
• Develop a process working with staff and partnering with the DEI Commission to begin
discussions regarding a proposal for a potential naming policy for Golden Valley community
assets.
• Receive update and review annual nuisance wildlife removal program to provide guidance to
staff.
• Support community events, including Run the Valley, ice cream social, Greens Classic, etc.
Each August Camp Valley brings youth together to enjoy outdoor activities.
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
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Agenda Item
3. E. 1. Approve Professional Services Agreement with WSB & Associates for Trunk Highway 55 Lift
Station Relocation Project No. 20-18
Prepared By
Tim Kieffer, Public Works Director
Jeff Oliver, PE, City Engineer
R.J. Kakach, PE, Assistant City Engineer
Summary
The City of Golden Valley owns and operates the Trunk Highway 55 (TH 55) Lift Station located at 5000
Olson Memorial Highway, adjacent to Schaper Pond just north of TH 55 and east of TH 100. The lift
station pumps sanitary sewage from the low spot in this area up hill to the west where it discharges
into another City sanitary sewer gravity pipe. The station was built in 1955 and is located in the
floodplain, meaning it is at risk of flooding during large storm events. The lift station has reached the
end of its design life and needs to be relocated out of the floodplain to reduce the risk of sanitary
sewer overflows (SSOs).
Staff solicited requests for proposals (RFPs) from over 30 local engineering firm for the TH 55 Lift
Station Relocation Project in early fall of 2021. Four proposals were received, and each applicant was
interviewed by City Physical Development and Public Works staff. All staff included in the interview
process agreed that WSB & Associates submitted the best proposal and exceeded expectations in the
interview process. Therefore, staff recommended WSB & Associates for design and construction
services on this project.
The exact project schedule will be determined through the design process; however, the anticipated
schedule is outlined below:
Project Design Spring/Summer 2022
Bid Project Summer 2022
Begin Construction September 2022
Complete Construction Winter 2022/Spring 2023
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Financial Or budget Considerations
The total cost for WSB & Associates to provide design and construction services for TH 55 Lift Station
Rehabilitation Project is $131,932. Anticipated funding for these services in included in the 2022 Water
and Sanitary Sewer CIP Program (W&SS-083) in the amount of $770,000.
Recommended Actions
Motion to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with
WSB & Associates in the form approved by the City Attorney for design and construction services on
the TH 55 Lift Station Relocation Project, for an amount not to exceed $131,932.
Support Documents
• Location map – Current and Proposed (2 pages)
• Professional Services Agreement (15 pages)
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
HIGHWAY 55 LIFT STATION RELOCATION
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROEJCT #20-18
THIS AGREEMENT is made this March 15, 2022 (“Effective Date”) by and between WSB and Associates,
Inc. a Minnesota corporation with its principal office at 701 Xenia Avenue South, Suite 300, Minneapolis,
Minnesota 55416 (“Consultant”), and the City of Golden Valley, Minnesota, a Minnesota municipal
corporation located at 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN 55427 (the “City”):
RECITALS
A. Consultant is engaged in the business of providing professional engineering consulting services.
B. The City desires to hire Consultant to provide Consultant Services for the Highway 55 Lift Station
Relocation Public Improvement Project #20-18.
C. Consultant represents that it has the professional expertise and capabilities to provide the City
with the requested professional services.
D. The City desires to engage Consultant to provide the services described in this Agreement and
Consultant is willing to provide such services on the terms and conditions in this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the terms and conditions expressed in this Agreement, the City and
Consultant agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
1. Services. Consultant agrees to provide the City with professional consulting services as described
in the attached Exhibit A (the “Services”). Exhibit A shall be incorporated into this Agreement by
reference. All Services shall be provided in a manner consistent with the level of care and skill ordinarily
exercised by professionals currently providing similar services. Consultant may reasonably rely on
information and documents provided by or through the City.
2. Time for Completion. The Services shall be completed on or before Chose Date, provided that
the parties may extend the stated deadline upon mutual written agreement. This Agreement shall remain
in force and effect commencing from the effective date and continuing until the completion of the project,
unless terminated by the City or amended pursuant to the Agreement.
3. Consideration. The City shall pay Consultant for the Services on an hourly basis and for necessary
out-of-pocket expenses at the rates set forth in Consultant’s fee schedule, attached hereto as Exhibit B.
Consultant’s total compensation for the Services, including hourly fees and expenses, shall not exceed
$131,932. The consideration shall be for both the Services performed by Consultant and any and all
expenses incurred by Consultant in performing the Services. The City shall make progress payments to
Consultant on a monthly basis. Consultant shall submit statements to the City containing a detailed list
of project labor and hours, rates, titles, and amounts undertaken by Consultant during the relevant billing
period. The City shall pay Consultant within thirty (30) days after Consultant’s statements are submitted.
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4. Approvals. Consultant shall secure the City’s written approval before making any expenditures,
purchases, or commitments on the City’s behalf beyond those listed in the Services. The City’s approval
may be provided via electronic mail.
5. Termination. Notwithstanding any other provision hereof to the contrary, this Agreement may
be terminated as follows:
a. The parties, by mutual written agreement, may terminate this Agreement at any time;
b. Consultant may terminate this Agreement in the event of a breach of the Agreement by the City
upon providing thirty (30) days’ written notice to the City;
c. The City may terminate this Agreement at any time at its option, for any reason or no reason at
all; or
d. The City may terminate this Agreement immediately upon Consultant’s failure to have in force
any insurance required by this Agreement.
In the event of a termination, the City shall pay Consultant for Services performed to the date of
termination and for all costs or other expenses incurred prior to the date of termination.
7. Amendments. No amendments may be made to this Agreement except in a writing signed by
both parties.
8. Remedies. In the event of a termination of this Agreement by the City because of a breach by
Consultant, the City may complete the Services either by itself or by contract with other persons or
entities, or any combination thereof. These remedies provided to the City for breach of this Agreement
by Consultant shall not be exclusive. The City shall be entitled to exercise any one or more other legal or
equitable remedies available because of Consultant’s breach.
9. Records/Inspection. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 16C.05, subd. 5, Consultant agrees that
the books, records, documents, and accounting procedures and practices of Consultant, that are relevant
to this Agreement or transaction, are subject to examination by the City and the state auditor or legislative
auditor for a minimum of six years. Consultant shall maintain such records for a minimum of six years
after final payment. The parties agree that this obligation will survive the completion or termination of this
Agreement.
10. Indemnification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant, and Consultant's successors
or assigns, agree to protect, defend, indemnify, save, and hold harmless the City, its officers, officials,
agents, volunteers, and employees from any and all claims; lawsuits; causes of actions of any kind, nature,
or character; damages; losses; and costs, disbursements, and expenses of defending the same, including but
not limited to reasonable attorneys’ fees, professional services, and other technical, administrative or
professional assistance to the extent resulting from Consultant’s (or its subcontractors, agents, volunteers,
members, invitees, representatives, or employees) negligent performance of the duties required by or arising
from this Agreement, or caused in whole or in part by any negligent act or omission or willful misconduct by
Consultant, or arising out of Consultant’s failure to obtain or maintain the insurance required by this
Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement shall constitute a waiver or limitation of any immunity or limitation
of liability to which the City is entitled. The parties agree that these indemnification obligations shall survive
the completion or termination of this Agreement.
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11. Insurance. Contractor shall maintain reasonable insurance coverage throughout this Agreement.
Contractor agrees that before any work related to the approved project can be performed, Contractor
shall maintain at a minimum:
A. Workers’ Compensation and Employers’ Liability
1. Coverage A: Per state statute
2. Coverage B: $500,000 each accident
$500,000 Disease – policy limit
$500,000 Disease – each employee
B. Commercial General Liability
1. $200,000,000 General Aggregate
2. $2,000,000 Products—Completed Operations Aggregate
3. $1,000,000 Each Occurrence
4. $1,000,000 Personal Injury
C. Commercial Automobile Liability
1. $1,000,000 Combined single limit bodily injury and property damage. The
Commercial Automobile Liability shall provide coverage for the following
automobiles:
i. All owned automobiles
ii. All non-owned automobiles
iii. All hired automobiles
D. Umbrella Liability
1. $10,000,000 Each claim
2. $10,000,000 Annual aggregate
The umbrella liability shall provide excess limits for the commercial general liability policies.
E. Professional and Pollution Incident Liability
Professional liability insurance including pollution incident liability coverage with limits of
not less than:
1. $5,000,000 per claim
2. $5,000,000 annual aggregate
Contractor shall provide the City with a current certificate of insurance including the following
language: “The City of Golden Valley is named as an additional insured with respect to the commercial
general liability, business automobile liability and umbrella or excess liability, as required by the
contract. The umbrella or excess liability policy follows form on all underlying coverages.” Such certificate
of liability insurance shall list the City as an additional insured and contain a statement that such policies
of insurance shall not be canceled or amended unless 30 days’ written notice is provided to the City, or
10 days’ written notice in the case of non-payment.
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12. Assignment. Neither the City nor Consultant shall assign or transfer any rights under or interest
(including, but without limitation, moneys that may become due or moneys that are due) in this
Agreement without the prior written consent of the other except to the extent that the effect of this
limitation may be restricted by law. Any assignment in violation of this provision is null and void. Unless
specifically stated to the contrary in any written consent to an assignment, no assignment will release or
discharge the assignor from any duty or responsibility under this Agreement. Nothing contained in this
paragraph shall prevent Consultant from employing such independent consultants, associates, and
subcontractors, as it may deem appropriate to assist it in the performance of the Services required by this
Agreement. Any instrument in violation of this provision is null and void.
13. Independent Contractor. Consultant is an independent contractor. Consultant’s duties shall be
performed with the understanding that Consultant has special expertise as to the services which
Consultant is to perform and is customarily engaged in the independent performance of the same or
similar services for others. Consultant shall provide or contract for all required equipment and personnel.
Consultant shall control the manner in which the services are performed; however, the nature of the
Services and the results to be achieved shall be specified by the City. The parties agree that this is not a
joint venture and the parties are not co-partners. Consultant is not an employee or agent of the City and
has no authority to make any binding commitments or obligations on behalf of the City except to the
extent expressly provided in this Agreement. All services provided by Consultant pursuant to this
Agreement shall be provided by Consultant as an independent contractor and not as an employee of the
City for any purpose, including but not limited to: income tax withholding, workers' compensation,
unemployment compensation, FICA taxes, liability for torts and eligibility for employee benefits.
14. Compliance with Laws. Consultant shall exercise due professional care to comply with applicable
federal, state and local laws, rules, ordinances and regulations in effect as of the date Consultant agrees
to provide the Services. Consultant’s guests, invitees, members, officers, officials, agents, employees,
volunteers, representatives, and subcontractors shall abide by the City’s policies prohibiting sexual
harassment and tobacco, drug, and alcohol use as defined on the City’s Tobacco, Drug, and Alcohol Policy,
as well as all other reasonable work rules, safety rules, or policies, and procedures regulating the conduct
of persons on City property, at all times while performing duties pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant
agrees and understands that a violation of any of these policies, procedures, or rules constitutes a breach
of the Agreement and sufficient grounds for immediate termination of the Agreement by the City.
15. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, any attached exhibits, and any addenda signed by the parties
shall constitute the entire agreement between the City and Consultant, and supersedes any other written
or oral agreements between the City and Consultant. This Agreement may only be modified in a writing
signed by the City and Consultant. If there is any conflict between the terms of this Agreement and the
referenced or attached items, the terms of this Agreement shall prevail. If there is any conflict between
this Agreement and Exhibits A or B, the terms of this Agreement shall prevail.
16. Third Party Rights. The parties to this Agreement do not intend to confer any rights under this
Agreement on any third party.
17. Choice of Law and Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with
the laws of the state of Minnesota. Any disputes, controversies, or claims arising out of this Agreement
shall be mediated with a mutually acceptable third-party neutral within 90 days of either party giving
notice to the other of a dispute, controversy or claim. If such mediation is unsuccessful, the dispute,
controversy, or claim shall be heard in the state or federal courts of Hennepin County, Minnesota, and all
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parties to this Agreement waive any objection to the jurisdiction of these courts, whether based on
convenience or otherwise.
18. Conflict of Interest. Consultant shall use reasonable care to avoid conflicts of interest and
appearances of impropriety in its representation of the City. In the event of a conflict of interest,
Consultant shall advise the City and either secure a waiver of the conflict, or advise the City that it will be
unable to provide the requested Services.
19. Work Products and Ownership of Documents. All records, information, materials, and work
product, including, but not limited to the completed reports, data collected from or created by the City or
the City’s employees or agents, raw market data, survey data, market analysis data, and any other data,
work product, or reports prepared or developed in connection with the provision of the Services pursuant
to this Agreement shall become the property of the City, but Consultant may retain reproductions of such
records, information, materials and work product. Regardless of when such information was provided or
created, Consultant agrees that it will not disclose for any purpose any information Consultant has
obtained arising out of or related to this Agreement, except as authorized by the City or as required by
law. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this Agreement shall grant or transfer any rights, title or
interests in any intellectual property created by Consultant prior to the effective date of this Agreement;
however, to the extent Consultant generates reports or recommendations for the City using proprietary
processes or formulas, Consultant shall provide the City (1) factual support for such reports and
recommendations; (2) a detailed explanation of the method used and data relied upon to arrive at the
recommendation; and (3) a detailed explanation of the rationale behind the methodology used. All of the
obligations in this paragraph shall survive the completion or termination of this Agreement. Any reuse of
the records, information, materials, or work product without written verification or adaptation by
Consultant will be at the City’s sole risk and without liability or legal exposure to Consultant.
20. Agreement Not Exclusive. The City retains the right to hire other professional service providers for
this or other matters, in the City’s sole discretion.
21. Data Practices Act Compliance. Any and all data provided to Consultant, received from Consultant,
created, collected, received, stored, used, maintained, or disseminated by Consultant pursuant to this
Agreement shall be administered in accordance with, and is subject to the requirements of the Minnesota
Government Data Practices Act, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13. Consultant agrees to notify the City within
three business days if it receives a data request from a third party. This paragraph does not create a duty
on the part of Consultant to provide access to public data to the public if the public data are available from
the City, except as required by the terms of this Agreement. These obligations shall survive the termination
or completion of this Agreement.
22. No Discrimination. Consultant agrees not to discriminate in providing products and services under
this Agreement on the basis of race, color, sex, creed, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, status
with regard to public assistance, or religion. Violation of any part of this provision may lead to immediate
termination of this Agreement. Consultant agrees to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act as
amended (“ADA”), section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Minnesota Human Rights Act,
Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 363A. Consultant agrees to hold harmless and indemnify the City from costs,
including but not limited to damages, reasonable attorneys’ fees and staff time, in any action or
proceeding brought alleging a violation of these laws by Consultant or its guests, invitees, members,
officers, officials, agents, employees, volunteers, representatives and subcontractors. Upon request,
Consultant shall provide accommodation to allow individuals with disabilities to participate in all Services
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under this Agreement. Consultant agrees to utilize its own auxiliary aid or service in order to comply with
ADA requirements for effective communication with individuals with disabilities.
23. Authorized Agents. The City’s authorized agent for purposes of administration of this contract is
Jeff Oliver, City Engineer, or designee. Consultant’s authorized agent for purposes of administration of
this contract is Greg Johnson, PE, or designee who shall perform or supervise the performance of all
Services.
24. Notices. Any notices permitted or required by this Agreement shall be deemed given when
personally delivered or upon deposit in the United States mail, postage fully prepaid, certified, return
receipt requested, addressed to:
CONSULTANT THE CITY
WSB Engineering
Greg Johnson
701 Xenia Ave S #300
Minneapolis, MN 55416 2
gjohnson@wsbeng.com
City of Golden Valley
Jeff Oliver
7800 Golden Valley Road
Golden Valley, MN 55437
joliver@goldenvalleymn.gov
or such other contact information as either party may provide to the other by notice given in accordance
with this provision.
26. Waiver. No waiver of any provision or of any breach of this Agreement shall constitute a waiver
of any other provisions or any other or further breach, and no such waiver shall be effective unless made
in writing and signed by an authorized representative of the party to be charged with such a waiver.
27. Headings. The headings contained in this Agreement have been inserted for convenience of
reference only and shall in no way define, limit or affect the scope and intent of this Agreement.
28. Payment of Subcontractors. Consultant agrees that it must pay any subcontractor within 10 days
of the Consultant’s receipt of payment from the City for undisputed Services provided by the
subcontractor. Consultant agrees that it must pay interest of 1-1/2 percent per month or any part of a
month to the subcontractor on any undisputed amount not paid on time to the subcontractor. The
minimum monthly interest penalty payment for an unpaid balance of $100 or more is $10. For an unpaid
balance of less than $100, the Consultant shall pay the actual penalty due to the subcontractor. A
subcontractor who prevails in a civil action to collect interest penalties from Consultant must be awarded
its costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees, incurred in bringing the action.
29. Publicity. At the City’s request, the City and Consultant shall develop language to use when
discussing the Services. Consultant agrees that Consultant shall not release any publicity regarding the
Services or the subject matter of this Agreement without prior consent from the City. Consultant shall not
use the City’s logo or state that the City endorses its services without the City’s advanced written
approval.
30. Severability. In the event that any provision of this Agreement shall be illegal or otherwise
unenforceable, such provision shall be severed, and the balance of the Agreement shall continue in full
force and effect.
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31. Signatory. Each person executing this Agreement (“Signatory”) represents and warrants that they
are duly authorized to sign on behalf of their respective organization. In the event Consultant did not
authorize the Signatory to sign on its behalf, the Signatory agrees to assume responsibility for the duties
and liability of Consultant, described in this Agreement, personally.
32. Counterparts and Electronic Communication. This Agreement may be executed in two or more
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which taken together shall constitute
one and the same instrument. This Agreement may be transmitted by electronic mail in portable
document format (“pdf”) and signatures appearing on electronic mail instruments shall be treated as
original signatures.
33. Recitals. The City and Consultant agree that the Recitals are true and correct and are fully
incorporated into this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City and Consultant have caused this Professional Services Agreement to be
executed by their duly authorized representatives in duplicate on the respective dates indicated below.
WSB & ASSOCIATES: CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY:
By: _________________________________
Name: ______________________________
Title: _______________________________
By: _________________________________
Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
By: _________________________________
Timothy J. Cruikshank, City Manager
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
EXHIBIT B
FEE SCHEDULE
March 8th, 2022
Mr. Jeff Oliver, PE, City Engineer
City of Golden Valley
7800 Golden Valley Road
Golden Valley, MN 55427
Re: Proposal for Highway 55 Lift Station Relocation Public Improvement Project 20-18
Dear Mr. Oliver:
Thank you for the opportunity to submit this proposal to provide professional engineering, bidding,
and construction services for the Highway 55 Lift Station Relocation.
Below is a summary of our proposed scope.
CONSULTANT SERVICES
Meetings
WSB will attend three Public Works staff meetings during the duration of the preliminary/final
design process and one public meeting.
• Kick-off meeting with staff
• 50% plan completion review meeting
• 95% plan completion review meeting
• One City Council meeting (if needed)
Preliminary Engineering Services
Preliminary engineering will include the following services:
• Topographic survey of the project area including all above and below ground public and
private utilities and physical features that may be disturbed by the project. Record
drawings will be provided by the City.
• Collect up to eight (8) boring samples within the project area to sufficiently identify soil
composition and contaminants. It is understood that previous public improvement
projects may have included filling the project area with PAH and possibly other
contaminants. Our proposal includes the following plan for evaluating and addressing the
risk and abatement. WSB will perform a Phase 1 ESA of the entire construction site and
environmental screening and sampling during advancement of eight proposed
geotechnical borings (B-1 through B-8) at the site. The screening and sampling will be
performed as a precautionary measure to identify potential contamination present at the
site. All environment soil screening and sampling will be performed in accordance with
MPCA guidance.
The screening and sampling scope will include:
Field Screening
• Soil at each boring will be screened using a photoionization detector (PID) equipped with
a 10.6 eV lamp to the termination depth.
Jeff Oliver, PE
March 8, 2022
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• Soil at the borings will also be screen for evidence of possible contamination (e.g.,
staining, odors, debris, etc.).
• If evidence of petroleum contamination is observed, petroleum saturation testing will be
performed in the field.
Sample Collection and Analytical Testing
• Kick-off meeting with staff
• Select soil samples will be collected at each boring location for analyzed under a 7-10
business day standard lab turnaround timeframe.
• Up to 17 soil samples will be collected and analyzed for:
o Diesel range organics (DRO)
o Gasoline range organics (GRO)
o Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) by EPA Method 8260D
Up to 4 soil samples will be analyzed for:
• Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) 8 Metals by EPA Method 6010D
• It is assumed that three DRO, GRO, and VOCs samples will be collected at three of the
borings. At these borings, one sample will be collected from the upper 10 feet below
grade, a second from the middle portion, and a third from the lower 10 feet.
• It is assumed that one RCRA metals sample will be collected near the surface (upper two
feet) at four of the borings.
Reporting
The results of the screening and sampling will be summarized in a final report. The report will
include:
• Scope of work
• Sample location map
• Sample methods and procedures
• Results tables and laboratory analytical reports
• Investigation results
• Recommendations
• Conclusions
Environmental Screening and Sampling Assumptions
WSB will attend three Public Works staff meetings during the duration of the preliminary/final
design process and one public meeting.
• The screening/sampling will be completed in conjunction with the Geotech evaluation
using hollow-stem author technology. Therefore, the borings will not be continuous.
• No groundwater or soil vapor samples will be collected.
• WSB will contract a testing firm for analytical soil analysis under a standard 7-10
business-day turnaround.
• The screening/sampling be limited to the scoped borings and the magnitude and extent
of contamination (if discovered) may not be defined.
Jeff Oliver, PE
March 8, 2022
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Lift station and force main layouts and design
Develop and evaluate alternative layouts, locations, and proposed designs for the City to
consider.
Hydrogen Sulfide Corrosion Analysis
Develop and evaluate alternative methods and materials to resist Hydrogen Sulfide corrosion
where raw sewage and air may be present.
Final Design Services
WSB will prepare final plans and specifications as required to bid and construct the proposed
improvements as follows:
• Preparation of construction plans and specifications utilizing City provided contract and
specifications formats.
• Demolition and removal of existing lift station.
• Temporary bypass pumping plan.
• Traffic control plan.
• Erosion and sediment control plan.
• Coordinate SCADA compatibility with City contractor.
• MNDOT Permitting - Coordinate with MNDOT on requirements for utility crossings under
TH 55, including submittal of required documents and permit application. Coordinate with
MNDOT on requirements for utility installations within MNDOT right-of-way, including
preparation and submittal of required documents and permit application and one meeting
with MNDOT staff (if necessary).
• Preparation and submittal of any required permit applications to the MPCA.
• Provide coordination as needed with the Minnesota Department of Transportation,
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Bassett Creek Watershed District and other
agencies, coordination with other public and private utility companies, as well as any
permitting required and public engagement.
• Cost Estimate.
Construction Administration and Inspection Services
WSB will administer the construction phase of this project, which includes but not limited to:
• Provide construction services including construction staking, inspections, and record
keeping including notes and quantities.
• Assist the City with preparation of documents for procurement and the bidding process in
accordance with Minnesota statutes.
• Provide bid support services including pre-bid meeting, answering contractor questions,
and issue addenda.
• Open bids electronically using QuestCDN, prepare bid tabulation, and review any
necessary documentation prior to bid approval and authorization to award contract.
• Arrange and manage construction meetings including pre-construction and weekly
construction meetings including taking and distributing meeting minutes.
• Provide soils and concrete materials testing.
Jeff Oliver, PE
March 8, 2022
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• Review contractor submitted shop drawings.
• Develop and assist in negotiation of and issuance of Change Orders as needed.
• Review pay requests.
• Coordinate transfer/installation of SCADA.
• Coordinate start-up and staff training.
• Assemble and submit vendor Operating and Maintenance manuals.
• Provide record drawings in electronic format within three months of the completion of the
project that are consistent with the City’s standards.
Deliverables
To meet the needs of the City, WSB will provide the following deliverables:
• Construction Plans and Specifications utilizing the City’s form of contract.
• Construction record drawings consistent with City standards.
• Compile and assemble Operations and Maintenance Manual from individual manuals
submitted by the contractor and equipment suppliers.
Permitting
The following permits will be prepared:
• Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
• Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT)
• Bassett Creek Watershed District
PROPOSED FEE
WSB proposes to complete this project for a cost not to exceed fee of $131,932.
The attached detailed scope of work and associated fees are for your review on the next page.
If you have any questions about this proposal, please feel free to call me at 651-286-8466.
Sincerely,
WSB & Associates, Inc.
Greg Johnson, PE
Project Manager, Director of Water/Wastewater
Jeff Oliver, PE
March 8, 2022
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Golden Valley City Council Meeting
March 15, 2022
Agenda Item
3. E. 2. Award Contract for 2022 Crack Sealing Project, City Project #22-05
Prepared By
Tim Kieffer, Public Works Director
R.J. Kakach, PE, Assistant City Engineer
Summary
The City’s Pavement Management Program (PMP) addresses the needs of the City’s streets. The
program includes asphalt maintenance, rehabilitation, and reconstruction. Through this program,
timely and cost-effective measures are taken to construct and extend pavement life.
As asphalt pavement ages, it is subject to the weathering effects of water, air, cold winters, and hot
summers. As pavement naturally expands and contracts through the seasons, it forms thermal cracks
that extend from one edge of the street to the other.
Crack sealing is a maintenance effort in which an elastic polymeric material is placed inside of the
pavement cracks. This is done to prevent water seepage into the pavement and subgrade and in turn
substantially extends the life of the pavement. Crack sealant lasts approximately 2-5 years. The City’s
2022 Crack Sealing Project will be located in Maintenance Zone 1, as shown on the attached map.
Quotes for the 2022 Crack Sealing Project City Improvement Project 22-05 were received on March 4,
2022 and are listed below:
Allied Blacktop Company $61,500
SealTech, Inc. $64,200
Northwest Asphalt and Maintenance $71,500
American Pavement Solutions $87,680
Staff has reviewed the quotes and found them to be accurate and in order.
Financial Or Budget Considerations
Funding for this project is in the 2022 Street Maintenance Budget (1440.6440) which includes $215,500
for miscellaneous contractual street maintenance such as striping, concrete shaving, pavement
preservation and crack sealing.
It is expected that construction will begin as weather permits in May of 2022 and be completed by July.
City Council Regular Meeting Executive Summary
City of Golden Valley
March 15, 2022
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Recommended Action
Motion to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute a construction agreement with Allied
Blacktop Company in the form approved by the City Attorney for the 2022 Crack Sealing Project #22-05
in the amount of $61,500.
Supporting Documents
• Crack Seal Location Map (1 page)
• Contract with Allied Blacktop Company (18 pages)
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CONTRACT FOR 2022 CRACK SEALING
CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY PROJECT NUMBER 22-05
THIS AGREEMENT is made this 15th day of March, 2022 (the “Effective Date”) by and between Allied
Blacktop Company, an asphalt maintenance company located at 10503 89th Avenue North, Maple Grove,
Minnesota 55369 (“Contractor”), and the City of Golden Valley, Minnesota, a Minnesota municipal
corporation located at 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN 55427 (the “City”):
RECITALS
A. Contractor is engaged in the business of asphalt pavement crack sealing.
B. The City desires to hire Contractor to furnish and apply crack sealant.
C. Contractor represents that it has the professional expertise and capabilities to provide the City
with the requested work.
D. The City desires to engage Contractor to provide the work described in this Agreement and
Contractor is willing to provide such work on the terms and conditions in this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the terms and conditions expressed herein, the City and
Contractor agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
1. The Work. Contractor shall perform the work more fully described in the attached Exhibit A (the
“Work”). The Work includes all work and services required by this Agreement, whether completed or
partially completed, and includes all labor, materials, equipment, and services provided or to be provided
by Contractor to fulfill Contractor’s obligations. All Work shall be completed according to the
specifications set forth in the attached Exhibit B.
2. Time for Completion. The Contractor shall proceed diligently and shall complete the Work to the
satisfaction and approval of the City’s engineer between May 1st and July 15, 2022 (the “Contract Time”).
Contractor shall to notify the City in writing of any cause of delay of the Work within 24 hours after such
cause of delay arises. If Contractor fails to complete the Work by the Contract Time, the City may
immediately, or at any time thereafter, proceed to complete the Work at the Contractor’s expense. If
Contractor gives written notice of a delay over which Contractor has no control, the City may, at its
discretion, extend the Contract Time.
3. Consideration. The consideration, which the City shall pay to Contractor according to the details
set forth in the attached Exhibit C. The consideration shall be for both the Work performed by Contractor
and the expenses incurred by Contractor in performing the Work. Contractor shall submit statements to
the City containing a detailed list of project labor and hours, rates, titles, and amounts undertaken by
Contractor during the relevant billing period. The City shall pay Contractor within thirty (30) days after
receiving a statement from Contractor.
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4. Permits. Contractor shall obtain, at its sole cost, all permits required for the performance of the
Work.
5. Extra Work. Unless approved by the City in writing, Contractor shall make no claim for extra work
done or materials furnished, nor shall Contractor do any work or furnish any materials not covered by the
plans and specifications of this Agreement. Any such work or materials furnished by Contractor without
written City approval shall be at Contractor’s own risk and expense. Contractor shall perform any altered
plans ordered by the City; if such alteration reduces the cost of doing such work, the actual amount of
such reduction shall be deducted from the contract price for the Work.
6. Contract Documents. The Contract Documents shall consist of this Agreement; all exhibits to this
Agreement, which are incorporated herein by reference; any supplementary drawings, plans, and
specifications; and other documents listed herein.
In the event of a conflict among the various provisions of the Contract Documents, the terms shall be
interpreted in the following order of priority:
a. Modifications to this Agreement
b. This Agreement, including all exhibits
c. Supplementary drawings, plans, specifications
d. Other documents listed in this Agreement
Drawings shall control over Specifications, and detail in drawings shall control over large-scale drawings.
All capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined in this Agreement, but defined elsewhere in the
Contract Documents, shall have the meaning set forth in the Contract Documents.
7. Expense Reimbursement. Contractor shall not be compensated separately for necessary
incidental expenses. All expenses of Contractor shall be built into Contractor’s fixed compensation rate,
unless reimbursement is provided for an expense that received the prior written approval of the City,
which approval may be provided via electronic mail.
8. Approvals. Contractor shall secure the City’s written approval before making any expenditures,
purchases, or commitments on the City’s behalf beyond those listed in the Work. The City’s approval
may be provided via electronic mail.
9. Protection of Persons and Property. Contractor shall be responsible for initiating, maintaining
and supervising all safety precautions and programs in connection with the performance of the Work.
Contractor shall take reasonable precautions for the safety of, and shall provide reasonable protection to
prevent damage, injury, or loss to:
a. Persons performing the Work and other persons who may be affected by the Work;
b. The Work and materials and equipment to be incorporated therein; and
c. Other property at the site or adjacent to the site, such as trees, shrubs, lawns, walks,
pavement, roadways, structures and utilities.
Contractor shall promptly remedy damage and loss to property caused in whole or in part by Contractor
or any of its subcontractors, agents, or anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them.
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10. Acceptance of the Work. All of the Contractor’s work and labor shall be subject to the inspection
and approval of the City. If any materials or labor are rejected by the City as defective or unsuitable, then
the materials shall be removed and replaced with other approved materials and the labor shall be done
to the satisfaction and approval of the City at the Contractor’s sole cost and expense. Contractor shall
replace at Contractor’s expense any loss or damage to the Work, however caused, which occurs during
the construction thereof or prior to the final delivery to and acceptance of the Work by the City. Any
payment made to Contractor, shall not be construed as operating to relieve Contractor from responsibility
for the construction and delivery of Work. Acceptance of the completed Work shall be evidenced only by
a Certificate of Final Completion issued by the City, which shall state the date on which the City accepts
the completed Work (the “Final Completion Date”).
11. Warranty. Contractor represents and warrants that it has the requisite training, skills, and
experience necessary to complete the Work, is appropriately licensed by all applicable agencies and
governmental entities, and will complete the Work in a manner consistent with the level of care and skill
ordinarily exercised by professionals currently providing similar work. Contractor further represents and
warrants to the City that the materials and equipment furnished under this Agreement are of good quality
and new, unless this Agreement requires or permits otherwise. Contractor further warrants that the Work
will conform to the requirements of this Agreement and will be free from defects. Work, materials, or
equipment not conforming to these requirements may be considered defective. Contractor shall promptly
correct any defective Work. Costs of correcting such defective Work, including additional testing and
inspections, the cost of uncovering and replacement, and compensation for any additional services and
expenses made necessary thereby, shall be at Contractor’s expense. Contractor’s warranty shall exclude
remedy for damage or defect caused by abuse, alterations to the Work not executed by Contractor or its
subcontractors, agents, or anyone hired or employed by any of them, improper or insufficient
maintenance, improper operation or normal wear and tear under normal usage.
12. Guarantee. Contractor guarantees and agrees to maintain the stability of the Work and materials
furnished and installed under this contract for a period of one year after the Final Completion Date (the
“Guarantee Period”). Contractor agrees to perform fully all other guarantees as set forth in the
specifications. If any of the Work is found to be not in accordance with the requirements of the Contract
during the Guarantee Period, Contractor shall correct it promptly after receipt of notice from the City to
do so. The City shall give such notice promptly after discovery of the condition. If Contractor fails to correct
nonconforming Work within a reasonable time after receipt of notice from the City, the City may correct
the Work at Contractor’s expense.
The Guarantee Period shall be extended with respect to portions of Work first performed after the Final
Completion Date by the period of time between final payment and the actual completion of that portion
of the Work. The one-year period for correction of Work shall not be extended by corrective Work
performed by Contractor pursuant to this Section.
Nothing contained in this Section shall be construed to establish a period of limitation with respect to
other obligations Contractor has under the Contract Documents. Establishment of the one-year period for
correction of Work as described in this Section relates only to the specific obligation of Contractor to
correct the Work, and has no relationship to the time within which the obligation to comply with the
Contract Documents may be sought to be enforced, nor to the time within which proceedings may be
commenced to establish Contractor’s liability with respect to Contractor’s obligations other than
specifically to correct the Work.
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13. Termination. This Agreement shall remain in force and effect commencing from the effective
date and continuing until the completion of all of the parties’ obligations hereunder, unless terminated
by the City or amended pursuant to the Agreement. Notwithstanding any other provision hereof to the
contrary, this Agreement may be terminated as follows:
a. The parties, by mutual written agreement, may terminate this Agreement at any time;
b. Either party may terminate this Agreement in the event of a breach of the Agreement by the
other party upon providing written notice of intention to terminate to the breaching party.
Termination will become effective automatically and without further notice unless the
breaching party cures the breach within thirty (30) days after the giving of such notice.
c. The City may terminate this Agreement immediately upon Contractor’s failure to have in force
any insurance required by this Agreement.
In the event of a termination, the City shall pay Contractor for Work performed to the date of termination
and for all costs or other expenses incurred prior to the date of termination.
13. Amendments. No amendments may be made to this Agreement except in a writing signed by
both parties.
14. Remedies. In the event of a termination of this Agreement by the City because of a breach by
Contractor, the City may complete the Work either by itself or by contract with other persons or entities,
or any combination thereof. These remedies provided to the City for breach of this Agreement by
Contractor shall not be exclusive. The City shall be entitled to exercise any one or more other legal or
equitable remedies available because of Contractor’s breach.
15. Records/Inspection. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 16C.05, subd. 5, Contractor agrees that
the books, records, documents, and accounting procedures and practices of Contractor, that are relevant
to the contract or transaction, are subject to examination by the City and the state auditor or legislative
auditor for a minimum of six years. Contractor shall maintain such records for a minimum of six years
after final payment. The parties agree that this obligation will survive the completion or termination of this
Agreement.
16. Indemnification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor, and Contractor’s successors
or assigns, agree to protect, defend, indemnify, save, and hold harmless the City, its officers, officials,
agents, volunteers, and employees from any and all claims; lawsuits; causes of actions of any kind, nature,
or character; damages; losses; and costs, disbursements, and expenses of defending the same, including but
not limited to attorneys’ fees, professional services, and other technical, administrative or professional
assistance resulting from or arising out of Contractor’s (or its subcontractors, agents, volunteers, members,
invitees, representatives, or employees) performance of the duties required by or arising from this
Agreement, or caused in whole or in part by any negligent act or omission or willful misconduct by Contractor,
or arising out of Contractor’s failure to obtain or maintain the insurance required by this Agreement.
Nothing in this Agreement shall constitute a waiver or limitation of any immunity or limitation on liability to
which the City is entitled. The parties agree that these indemnification obligations shall survive the
completion or termination of this Agreement.
17. Insurance. Contractor shall maintain reasonable insurance coverage throughout this
Agreement. Contractor agrees that before any work related to the approved project can be performed,
Contractor shall maintain at a minimum:
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a. Worker’s Compensation Insurance as required by Minnesota Statutes, section 176.181;
b. Business Auto Liability covering vehicles owned by Contractor and non-owned vehicles used
by Contractor, with policy limits not less than $500,000.00 per accident, for bodily injury,
death of any person, and property damage arising out of the ownership, maintenance, and
use of such motor vehicles, along with any statutorily required automobile coverage;
c. Commercial General Liability in an amount of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence,
$1,000,000 general aggregate, and $1,000,000 for products-completed operations hazard,
providing coverage for claims including:
i. Damages because of bodily injury, sickness or disease, including occupational sickness
or disease, and death of any person;
ii. Personal and advertising injury;
iii. Damages because of physical damage to or destruction of property, including loss of
use of such property;
iv. Bodily injury or property damage arising out of completed operations; and
v. Contractor’s indemnity obligations under this Agreement.
To meet the Commercial General Liability and Business Auto Liability requirements, Contractor may use a
combination of Excess and Umbrella coverage. Prior to commencement of the Work, Contractor shall
provide the City with a current certificate of insurance including the following language: “The City of
Golden Valley is named as an additional insured with respect to the commercial general liability, business
automobile liability and umbrella or excess liability, as required by the contract. The umbrella or excess
liability policy follows form on all underlying coverages.” Such certificate of liability insurance shall list the
City as an additional insured and contain a statement that such policies of insurance shall not be canceled
or amended unless 30 days’ written notice is provided to the City, or 10 days’ written notice in the case
of non-payment.
18. Compliance with State Withholding Tax. Before final payment is made for the Work on this
project, Contractor must make a satisfactory showing that it has complied with the provisions of
Minnesota Statutes, section 290.92 requiring the withholding of State Income Tax for wages paid
employees on this project by providing to the City Engineer a Certificate of Compliance from the
Commissioner of Taxation. Contractor is advised that before such Certificate can be issued, Contractor
must first place on file with the Commissioner of Taxation an affidavit, in the form of an IC-134, that
Contractor has complied with the provisions of Minnesota Statutes Section 290.92.
19. Assignment. Neither the City nor Contractor shall assign this Agreement or any rights under or
interest in this Agreement, in whole or in part, without the other party’s prior written consent. Any
assignment in violation of this provision is null and void. Neither the City nor Contractor shall assign, or
transfer any rights under or interest (including, but without limitation, moneys that may become due or
moneys that are due) in the Agreement without the written consent of the other except to the extent that
the effect of this limitation may be restricted by law. Unless specifically stated to the contrary in any
written consent to an assignment, no assignment will release or discharge the assignor from any duty or
responsibility under this Agreement. Nothing contained in this paragraph shall prevent Contractor from
employing such independent consultants, associates, and subcontractors, as it may deem appropriate to
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assist it in the performance of the Work required by this Agreement. Any instrument in violation of this
provision is null and void.
20. Independent Contractor. Contractor is an independent contractor. Contractor’s duties shall be
performed with the understanding that Contractor has special expertise as to the Work which Contractor
is to perform and is customarily engaged in the independent performance of the same or similar work for
others. Contractor shall provide or contract for all required equipment and personnel. Contractor shall
control the manner in which the Work is performed; however, the nature of the Work and the results to
be achieved shall be specified by the City. The parties agree that this is not a joint venture and the parties
are not co-partners. Contractor is not an employee or agent of the City and has no authority to make any
binding commitments or obligations on behalf of the City except to the extent expressly provided in this
Agreement. All Work provided by Contractor pursuant to this Agreement shall be provided by Contractor
as an independent contractor and not as an employee of the City for any purpose, including but not limited
to: income tax withholding, workers' compensation, unemployment compensation, FICA taxes, liability
for torts and eligibility for employee benefits.
21. Compliance with Laws. Contractor shall exercise due professional care to comply with applicable
federal, state and local laws, rules, ordinances and regulations in effect as of the Effective Date.
Contractor’s guests, invitees, members, officers, officials, agents, employees, volunteers, representatives,
and subcontractors shall abide by the City’s policies prohibiting sexual harassment and tobacco, drug, and
alcohol use as defined on the City’s Tobacco, Drug, and Alcohol Policy, as well as all other reasonable work
rules, safety rules, or policies, and procedures regulating the conduct of persons on City property, at all
times while performing duties pursuant to this Agreement. Contractor agrees and understands that a
violation of any of these policies, procedures, or rules constitutes a breach of the Agreement and sufficient
grounds for immediate termination of the Agreement by the City.
22. Entire Agreement. The Contract Documents shall constitute the entire agreement between the
City and Contractor, and supersede any other written or oral agreements between the City and
Contractor.
23. Third Party Rights. The parties to this Agreement do not intend to confer any rights under this
Agreement on any third party.
24. Choice of Law and Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with
the laws of the state of Minnesota. Any disputes, controversies, or claims arising out of this Agreement
shall be heard in the state or federal courts of Hennepin County, Minnesota, and all parties to this
Agreement waive any objection to the jurisdiction of these courts, whether based on convenience or
otherwise.
25. Work Products and Ownership of Documents. All records, information, materials and other work
products, including, but not limited to the completed reports, drawings, plans, and specifications prepared
and developed in connection with the provision of the Work pursuant to this Agreement shall become the
property of the City, but reproductions of such records, information, materials and other work products
in whole or in part may be retained by Contractor. Regardless of when such information was provided,
Contractor agrees that it will not disclose for any purpose any information Contractor has obtained arising
out of or related to this Agreement, except as authorized by the City or as required by law. These
obligations survive the termination of this Agreement.
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26. Conflict of Interest. Contractor shall use reasonable care to avoid conflicts of interest and
appearances of impropriety in representation of the City. In the event of a conflict of interest, Contractor
shall advise the City and, either secure a waiver of the conflict, or advise the City that it will be unable to
provide the requested Work.
27. Agreement Not Exclusive. The City retains the right to hire other professionals, contractors and
service providers for this or other matters, in the City’s sole discretion.
28. Data Practices Act Compliance. Any and all data provided to Contractor, received from Contractor,
created, collected, received, stored, used, maintained, or disseminated by Contractor pursuant to this
Agreement shall be administered in accordance with, and is subject to the requirements of the Minnesota
Government Data Practices Act, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13. Contractor agrees to notify the City within
three business days if it receives a data request from a third party. This paragraph does not create a duty
on the part of Contractor to provide access to public data to the public if the public data are available from
the City, except as required by the terms of this Agreement. These obligations shall survive the termination
or completion of this Agreement.
29. No Discrimination. Contractor agrees not to discriminate in providing the Work under this
Agreement on the basis of race, color, sex, creed, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, status
with regard to public assistance, or religion. Violation of any part of this provision may lead to immediate
termination of this Agreement. Contractor agrees to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act as
amended (“ADA”), section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Minnesota Human Rights Act,
Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 363A. Contractor agrees to hold harmless and indemnify the City from costs,
including but not limited to damages, attorneys’ fees and staff time, in any action or proceeding brought
alleging a violation of these laws by Contractor or its guests, invitees, members, officers, officials, agents,
employees, volunteers, representatives and subcontractors. Upon request, Contractor shall provide
accommodation to allow individuals with disabilities to participate in all Work under this Agreement.
Contractor agrees to utilize its own auxiliary aid or service in order to comply with ADA requirements for
effective communication with individuals with disabilities.
30. Authorized Agents. The City’s authorized agent for purposes of administration of this contract is
Tim Kieffer, or designee. Contractor’s authorized agent for purposes of administration of this contract is
Matt Dolecki, Estimator/Project Manager, or designee who shall perform or supervise the performance
of all Work.
31. Notices. Any notices permitted or required by this Agreement shall be deemed given when
personally delivered or upon deposit in the United States mail, postage fully prepaid, certified, return
receipt requested, addressed to:
CONTRACTOR THE CITY
Allied Blacktop Company
10503 89th Avenue North
Maple Grove, MN 55369
pete@alliedincmn.com
City of Golden Valley
7800 Golden Valley Road
Golden Valley, MN 55427
tkieffer@goldenvalleymn.gov
or such other contact information as either party may provide to the other by notice given in accordance
with this provision.
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32. Waiver. No waiver of any provision or of any breach of this Agreement shall constitute a waiver
of any other provisions or any other or further breach, and no such waiver shall be effective unless made
in writing and signed by an authorized representative of the party to be charged with such a waiver.
33. Headings. The headings contained in this Agreement have been inserted for convenience of
reference only and shall in no way define, limit or affect the scope and intent of this Agreement.
34. Payment of Subcontractors. Contractor agrees to pay all laborers employed and all
subcontractors furnishing material to Contractor in the performance of this contract. If Contractor fails to
pay any claims and demands for labor and materials, the City may apply the monies due to Contractor
toward paying and satisfying such claims and demands. The City has the right to apply monies due to
Contractor towards paying any accrued indebtedness or any claim which may hereafter come due against
Contractor. The amount of such payments shall be deducted from the balance due to the Contractor;
provided that nothing herein nor any variation from the amounts and timing of the installments shall be
construed as impairing the right of the City or of those to whose benefit the bond herein agreed upon
shall insure, to hold Contractor or surety liable on the bond for any breach of the conditions of the same
nor as imposing upon the City any obligation to laborers, materialmen, contractors, or sureties to pay or
to retain for their benefit any monies coming to the contractor hereunder.
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 471.425, Subdivision 4(a), Contractor must pay any
subcontractor within ten (10) days of Contractor’s receipt of payment from the City for undisputed
services provided by the subcontractor. Contractor must pay interest of one and one-half percent (1½%)
per month or any part of a month to the subcontractor on any undisputed amount not paid on time to
the subcontractor. The minimum monthly interest penalty payment for an unpaid balance of $100.00 or
more is $10.00. For an unpaid balance of less than $100.00, Contractor shall pay the actual penalty due
to the subcontractor. A subcontractor who prevails in a civil action to collect interest penalties from the
Contractor shall be awarded its costs and disbursements, including attorney’s fees, incurred in bringing
the action.
35. Severability. In the event that any provision of this Agreement shall be illegal or otherwise
unenforceable, such provision shall be severed, and the balance of the Agreement shall continue in full
force and effect.
36. Signatory. Each person executing this Agreement (“Signatory”) represents and warrants that they
are duly authorized to sign on behalf of their respective organization. In the event Contractor did not
authorize the Signatory to sign on its behalf, the Signatory agrees to assume responsibility for the duties
and liability of Contractor, described in this Agreement, personally.
37. Counterparts and Electronic Communication. This Agreement may be executed in two or more
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which taken together shall constitute
one and the same instrument. This Agreement may be transmitted by electronic mail in portable
document format (pdf) and signatures appearing on electronic mail instruments shall be treated as
original signatures.
38. Recitals. The City and Contractor agree that the Recitals are true and correct and are fully
incorporated into this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City and Contractor have caused this Independent Contractor Agreement to
be executed by their duly authorized representatives in duplicate on the respective dates indicated
below.
ALLIED BLACKTOP COMPANY: CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY:
By: _________________________________
Name: ______________________________
Title: _______________________________
By: _________________________________
Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
By: _________________________________
Timothy J. Cruikshank, City Manager
EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF WORK
The Work will consist of sawing or routing, measuring, cleaning and sealing cracks in the existing
bituminous pavement. Contractor shall provide certification that the sealant meets the requirements of
MNDOT Standard Specification 3723. The crack sealant compound shall be packaged in sealed containers.
Each container shall be clearly marked with the name of the manufacturer, the trade name of the sealant,
the manufacturer’s batch and lot number, the pouring temperature, and the safe heating temperature. A
copy of the manufacturer’s recommendations pertaining to the heating and application of the joint
sealant material shall be submitted to the Engineer prior to commencement of work. These
recommendations shall be adhered to and followed by Contractor.
The temperature of the sealer in the field application equipment shall never exceed the safe heating
temperature recommended by the manufacturer. Any given quantity of material shall not be heated at
the pouring temperature for more than six (6) hours and shall never be reheated. Sealing shall not proceed
if the temperature of the material has not reached or has fallen below the manufacturer’s recommended
minimum application temperature.
Mixing of different manufacturer’s brands or different types of sealant shall be prohibited.
The “Blow & Go” installation method will be used when cracks fit one or more of the following criteria:
a. Crack is in a roadway that has previously received a chip seal
b. Crack has previously been crack sealed and the existing crack seal has failed.
c. Street has newer pavement as shown in Exhibit A.
The Location Map, herein Exhibit A, identifies roadways to be cracked sealed as part of the project. The
Location Map does not identify roadways that have previously received sealcoat or crack seal treatments.
If existing crack sealing material in these areas is still in satisfactory condition, those cracks shall not be
resealed.
Roadways that have previously been sealcoated, or roadways shown on Exhibit A as newer pavement,
shall utilize the “Blow & Go” method. Cracks identified as "Blow & Go" shall be cleaned of all weeds,
debris, and dirt by Contractor prior to sealing.
The “Saw/Route & Seal” installation method will be used when cracks are present in a pavement that has
not been previously chip sealed or crack sealed, as shown in Exhibit A.
All cracks to be sawn/routed, measured, cleaned and sealed ¾ inch wide by a depth of ¾ inch shall be
approved by the Engineer. The sawing/routing, cleaning and sealing shall extend the full width of the
surface, including shoulders where necessary.
Contractor shall conduct their operation so that sawing/routing, cleaning and sealing is a continuous
operation. Traffic shall not be allowed to knead together or damage the reservoir once it has been created.
Sawn/routed cracks not sealed before traffic is allowed on the surface shall be re-sawed/re-routed at no
additional cost to the City.
The sawing/routing equipment shall be mechanical and power driven, capable of following and cutting
the cracks to the required dimensions without deviation from the crack or creating excessive spalling.
Equipment designed to “plow” the cracks to dimension will not be permitted. Wet sawing will not be
allowed.
Immediately prior to sealing, the crack and surface area six (6) inches on both sides shall be cleaned of
foreign matter and loosened particles with a broom or oil-free compressed air. The crack and surface area
six (6) inches on both sides will then be cleaned and dried with a hot compressed air heat lance. The heat
lance shall meet the following requirements: temperature of heated air at exit of orifice minimum of 280°
F, velocity of existing heated air minimum of 2,800 fps.
Contractor shall take caution to keep all sawing/routing and cleaning debris off of the boulevards and
contained to gutter areas. The City will furnish a street sweeper and operator to work in tandem with
Contractor’s sawing/routing crew maintaining a smooth cleanup operation. The application time and final
results of the cleaning area are subject to the Engineer’s approval. The sealant must also be squeegeed to
ensure proper overbanding. Sealant shall overfill the crack and extend a minimum of ½ inch on either side
of the crack. If the sawing/routing process results in spalled or rough edges, the Engineer may require the
material to be poured, flushed and squeegeed to fill in the rough edges. The applicator wands shall be
returned to the machine and the joint sealant material recirculated immediately upon completion of each
crack. Pour pots or similar devices shall not be used to apply the sealer. Lanes may be opened to traffic
only after the sealer has set sufficiently so it will not pick up under traffic. Cover material shall be spread
on top of the sealant while still hot. Traffic shall not be allowed on the material until it is cured or it has
been blotted to prevent tracking. The use of blotting material such as toilet paper will be permitted. Sand
or fine aggregate shall not be used as cover material. Sealant material picked up or pulled out during
construction shall be replaced at Contractor’s expense.
Sealant materials may be placed during a period of rising temperature after the air temperature in the
shade and away from artificial heat has reached 50° F and indications are for a continued rise in
temperature.
During a period of falling temperature, the placement of sealant material shall be suspended when the
air temperature, in the shade and away from artificial heat, reaches 30° F. Sealant shall not be placed
when in the opinion of the Engineer the weather or roadbed conditions are unfavorable. Sawing/routing
and sealing will be permitted only during daylight hours.
EXHIBIT B
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
1. Responsible Contractor Certification. Contractor and subcontractor(s) shall be a “responsible contractor”
as defined in Minnesota Statutes §16C.285, subdivision 3. Contractor or subcontractor(s) that do not meet the
minimum criteria established in Minnesota Statutes §16C.285, subdivision 3, or who fails to verify compliance
with the minimum requirements, will not be a “responsible contractor” and will be ineligible to perform the Work.
Contractor and subcontractor(s) are that make a false statement verifying compliance with any of the minimum
criteria shall result in the termination of this Agreement.
2. Pre-Construction Meeting. Prior to the beginning of construction operations, a pre-construction
meeting shall be held, and shall be attended by the authorized representatives of the City and persons of the
contracting company who will have direct responsibility for workmanship and/or materials used on the project.
The conference will disclose all aspects for execution and schedule of the Work. Agreement on any and all
questionable measurements, materials, methods or other matters shall be made at this conference.
Contractor shall submit the following at the pre-construction meeting:
a. Critical path phasing plan and schedule, which details all controlling operations. This shall be
submitted a minimum of three (3) days before the pre-construction meeting.
b. General project contact information including emergency contacts.
c. Subcontractor list.
d. Material supplier list.
e. Traffic Control plan.
3. Measurement and Payment. Payment for all items for this project shall be by the unit price as stated
herein Exhibit C. The estimated quantities on the Proposal form are for determination of the lowest cost for the
Work. The City reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities shown on the Proposal to stay within the
amount budgeted by the City. No claims for extra compensation due to increased or decreased quantities shall
be considered. Contractor shall provide daily documentation to the Engineer, at the end of each working day, for
the quantities performed that day. Contractor shall submit all final quantities to the City within one month after
completion of the Work.
4. Mobilization (2021). The lump sum for mobilization is to include all aspects of work and shall include
mobilization to all of the areas identified in the Location Map herein Exhibit A.
5. Traffic Control and Maintenance (2563). Contractor shall maintain traffic at all times while performing
the Work in accordance with the current Minnesota Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MMUTCD) Field
Manual and its supplements, or as deemed necessary by the Engineer, when the Work occurs on or adjacent to
any street, alley or public place. Contractor shall provide, under the traffic control item, all construction signage
and traffic control devices for the protection of persons, property and the Work. Contractor shall be responsible
for maintaining traffic control devices during the Work. In the event that the City must install additional signs for
traffic control for safety purposes, the cost for such measures shall be billed to Contractor or withheld from
monies due. The Contractor shall be held responsible for all damaged from failure to protect the work zone.
Throughout construction, Contractor shall provide safe and adequate access at all times for residents, property
owners and emergency vehicles. Access shall include the maintaining of ingress and egress of private driveways
throughout construction. Throughout the duration of the Work, Contractor shall, as much as possible, work to
limit any inconveniences to local businesses and property owners. When single lane traffic is necessary, flagmen
must be provided to direct traffic. Contractor shall provide certifications of all flagmen that will be working on
this project.
6. Manual References. The Specifications which apply to the Work shown in the Plans shall be as follows:
a. Special Conditions herein Exhibit A and B.
b. The most current edition of the Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
c. Division I, 1507 (Utility Property and Service) and Division I, 1512 (Unacceptable and unauthorized
work) of the Minnesota Department of Highways Standard Specification for Construction, 2018
Edition and its supplements, shall apply, except as modified or supplemented herein.
d. Division II (Construction Details) and Division III (Materials) of the Minnesota Department of
Highways Standard Specification for Construction, 2018 Edition and its supplements, shall apply,
except as modified or supplemented herein.
7. Safety Precautions and Accident Prevention. The Contractor shall observe and comply with all
requirements to the safety of the workforce to be employed on the project. Contractor shall comply with all safety
measures recommended and required by any governmental agency, including the Department of Labor and
Industry, Division of Accident Prevention of the Industrial Commission of Minnesota, and with the requirements
of the Workmen's Compensation Act and any amendments thereof. Attention is called to the other paragraphs of
these Special Conditions covering safety precautions and accident prevention. The Contractor shall be responsible
for all safety issues on this project. The Contractor shall comply with instructions from the City for implementing
any additional requirements for safety concerns.
8. DOT Compliance. All of Contractor’s drivers performing work for the City must be in compliance with DOT
requirements related to holding a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring
its own compliance with all applicable DOT regulations and requirements, including but not limited to DOT
regulations related to drug testing and the maintenance of drug testing records. Contractor shall indemnify and
hold harmless the City for any fines incurred as a result of Contractor’s failure to comply with DOT requirements
as set forth above. It shall be Contractor’s responsibility to comply and provide evidence to the City of DOT
compliance upon request.
9. Hours of Operation. Work shall occur Monday through Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
On streets designated as high-volume roadways, Contractor’s Work shall be restricted to the hours of 9:00 a.m.
to 3:30 p.m., or after 6:00 p.m. for any Work within the traveled portion of the roadway.
HIGH-VOLUME ROADWAYS
a. Betty Crocker Boulevard between US 169 and General Mills Blvd
b. Boone Avenue North between TH 55 and Plymouth Ave
c. General Mills Boulevard between Wayzata Blvd and TH 55
d. Golden Hills Drive between Wayzata Blvd and Turners Crossroad
e. Golden Valley Road between Boone Avenue and Douglas Drive
f. Laurel Avenue between Winnetka Avenue and Xenia Avenue
g. Louisiana Avenue South between Laurel Avenue and I-394
h. Noble Avenue North between Golden Valley Road and 34th Ave N
i. North and South Frontage Roads of I-394
j. Olympia Street between Winnetka Avenue and Douglas Drive
k. Plymouth Avenue between US 169 and Winnetka Avenue
l. Regent Avenue North between Duluth Street and 34th Ave N
m. Rhode Island Avenue between 10th Avenue and TH 55
n. Wayzata Boulevard all portions in Golden Valley City Limits
o. Winnetka Avenue between TH 55 and I-394
p. Xenia Avenue South between Glenwood Avenue and I-394
q. Zenith Avenue North between 26th Ave N and Theodore Wirth Pkwy
On City owned parking lots, a one week advanced notice is required for crack sealing any parking lots. Work
may need to be phased to allow for parking of City vehicles and City employees as directed by the Engineer.
10. Noise Elimination. The Contractor shall eliminate noise to as great an extent as possible at all times. Air
compressing plants shall be equipped with silencers, and the exhausts of all gasoline motors or other power
equipment shall be provided with mufflers approved by the manufacturer.
11. Care of Work. All work under this contract shall be accomplished with reasonable care and minimal
damage to affected properties. The Contractor shall provide quality cleanup after removal and repair of any
damage done by the Contractor’s equipment.
12. Contract Time Extension. The Contractor shall perform fully, entirely, and in an acceptable manner, the
Work within the Contract Time stated in this Agreement. Contractor shall notify the City on writing, not less than
ten (days) prior to end of the Contract Time if the Contractor finds it impossible to complete the Work. Contractor
shall detail fully in the request reasons for the extension. The City, in its sole discretion, may grant an extension if
the Work has been delayed on account of unusual circumstances beyond the control of the Contractor, or that
quantities of the Work done or to be done are in excess of estimated quantities in sufficient amount to warrant
the extension for the completion to such date as may seem reasonable and proper.
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
March 15, 2022
Agenda Item
3. E. 3. Contract for Investigation Services
Prepared By
Maria Cisneros, City Attorney
Summary
On March 7, 2022, the City Council met in closed session to discuss the need for an employment investigation.
The Council acknowledged staff’s responsibility to further investigate. Staff interviewed two firms and
recommends hiring the law firm of Greene Espel to conduct an independent, third-party investigation.
Financial or Budget Considerations
These services will be billed on an hourly basis. The estimated budget is a range of $93,000 to $120,000
but is subject to change. Funding will come from the Police Administration budget.
Recommended Action
• Motion to authorize the City Manager and Mayor to sign an agreement with Greene Espel for
investigation services.
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
March 15, 2022
Agenda Item
3. F. 1. Approve Resolution No. 22-022 Establishing Precincts and Polling Places
Prepared By
Theresa Schyma, City Clerk
Heather Hegi, GIS Technician
Summary
At the March 8, 2022 work session, City staff presented the 2022 Redistricting Plan for the City of
Golden Valley. The Council reviewed the plan and provided feedback to staff including their consensus
to keep precincts numbered in the same manner as they are currently and by providing additional
ideas for voter outreach.
Redistricting happens every 10 years following the completion of the decennial Census and is the
process of redrawing the boundaries of election districts to ensure that the people of each district have
an equal voice and representation. Minnesota Statutes § 204B.14, subd. 3(e) requires precinct
boundary reestablishment within 60 days of when the legislature has redistricted or at least 19 weeks
before the state primary election, whichever comes first. The Minnesota Special Redistricting Panel
released new congressional and legislative boundaries on February 15, 2022. For the first time in
decades, Golden Valley does not have a congressional or state legislative boundary going through the
city. The only remaining boundary line separating the city is for the Robbinsdale and Hopkins school
districts.
The removal of a legislative boundary dividing the city has allowed staff the opportunity to consider
more options than have previously been available. When considering new precinct boundaries, staff
took the following factors in consideration:
• Polling locations – occupancy limits, available parking, accessibility, distance for average voter
• Recent population changes and future growth projections
• Recent increase and projected upward trend in absentee and early voting
• Ensuring precincts throughout the city have no more than 2,800 eligible voters
• Eliminating precincts split by school districts
• Minimize polling locations that are located outside of their own precinct boundaries
• Ensuring boundary lines are easily identifiable and minimize the division of neighborhoods
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The deadline for municipal redistricting is March 29. The City Clerk will forward the approved
resolution, boundary descriptions, map, and GIS shapefiles to Hennepin County on March 16 to meet
this deadline.
Supporting Documents
• Resolution No. 22-022 (4 pages)
RESOLUTION NO. 22-022
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PRECINCTS AND POLLING PLACES
WHEREAS, the legislature of the State of Minnesota has been redistricted; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute section 204B.14, subd. 3 (d) requires that precinct
boundaries must be reestablished within 60 days of when the legislature has been
redistricted or at least 19 weeks before the state primary election, whichever comes first.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GOLDEN VALLEY, MINNESOTA that this Council hereby reestablishes the
boundaries of the voting precincts and polling places described on the attached Exhibit
A. Also attached to this resolution, for illustrative purposes, is a map showing said
precincts and the location of each polling location.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Golden Valley, Minnesota this 15th day of March,
2022.
____________________________
Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
Attested:
____________________
Theresa Schyma, City Clerk
EXHIBIT A
GOLDEN VALLEY PRECINCT BOUNDARY DESCRIPTIONS AND POLLING LOCATIONS
Precinct 1 (Northeast Fire Station, 3700 Golden Valley Road)
That portion of the City of Golden Valley lying east of a line described as follows: commencing at the
alignment of Culver Rd and the eastern boundary of the City of Golden Valley, westerly along Culver Rd
to its intersection with Noble Ave N, then southerly along Noble Ave N to its intersection with Golden
Valley Rd, then southerly along that same alignment of Noble Ave N until it reaches the extended
alignment of Plymouth Ave N (also the southerly boundary of the Hidden Lakes Development), then
easterly along the extended alignment of Plymouth Ave N to the intersection of Plymouth Ave N and
Xerxes Ave N which is also the eastern boundary of the City of Golden Valley and there terminating.
Precinct 2 (Valley Presbyterian Church, 3100 North Lilac Drive)
That portion of the City of Golden Valley lying east of Hwy 100, north of the boundary between the
Robbinsdale School District and the Hopkins School District, and west of a line described as follows:
commencing at the alignment of Culver Rd and the eastern boundary of the City of Golden Valley,
westerly along Culver Rd to its intersection with Noble Ave N, then southerly along Noble Ave N to its
intersection with Golden Valley Rd, then southerly along that same alignment of Noble Ave N until it
reaches the extended alignment of Plymouth Ave N (also the southerly boundary of the Hidden Lakes
Development) which is also the school district boundary and there terminating.
Precinct 3 (Meadowbrook School, 5430 Glenwood Avenue)
That portion of the City of Golden Valley lying south of the boundary between the Robbinsdale School
District and the Hopkins School District, and east of a line described as follows: commencing at the
intersection of Hwy 55/Olson Memorial Hwy and Douglas Dr N/County Rd 102 which is also the school
district boundary, southerly along the extended alignment of Douglas Dr N to its intersection with
Glenwood Ave/County Rd 40, then easterly along Glenwood Ave/County Rd 40 to its intersection with
Hwy 100, then southerly along Hwy 100 to the southerly boundary of the City of Golden Valley and
there terminating.
Precinct 4 (Sandburg Middle School, 2400 Sandburg Lane)
That portion of the City of Golden Valley lying north of a line described as follows: commencing at the
intersection of Medicine Lake Rd/County Rd 70/27th Ave N and Winnetka Ave N/County Rd 156 which is
also the northerly boundary of the City of Golden Valley, southerly along Winnetka Ave N/County Rd
156 to its intersection with Winnetka Heights Dr, then easterly along Winnetka Heights Dr to its
intersection with Kelly Dr, then southerly along Kelly Dr to its intersection with Olympia St, then easterly
along Olympia St to its intersection with Douglas Dr N/Co Rd 102, then northly along Douglas Dr N/Co Rd
102 to its intersection with the Canadian Pacific Railroad, then southeasterly along the Canadian Pacific
Railroad to its intersection with Golden Valley Rd, then easterly along Golden Valley Rd to its
intersection with Lilac Dr N, then southerly along Lilac Dr N to its intersection with the Union Pacific
Railroad, then easterly along the Union Pacific Railroad to its intersection with Hwy 100, then northerly
along Hwy 100 to the northerly boundary of the City of Golden Valley and there terminating.
Precinct 5 (Southeast Fire Station, 400 Turners Crossroad South)
That portion of the City of Golden Valley lying south of a line described as follows: commencing at the
intersection of I-394 and Louisiana Ave S which is also the southerly boundary of the City of Golden
Valley, northerly along Louisiana Ave S to its intersection with Laurel Ave, then easterly along Laurel Ave
to its intersection with Jersey Ave S, then northerly along Jersey Ave S, continue on Jersey Ave N to its
intersection with Glenwood Ave/Co Rd 40, then northwesterly along Glenwood Ave/Co Rd 40 to its
intersection with Hwy 55/Olson Memorial Hwy, then easterly along Hwy 55/Olson Memorial Hwy to its
intersection with Douglas Dr N/Co Rd 102, then southerly along the extended alignment of Douglas Dr N
to its intersection with Glenwood Ave/County Rd 40, then easterly along Glenwood Ave/County Rd 40 to
its intersection with Hwy 100, then southerly along Hwy 100 to the southerly boundary of the City of
Golden Valley and there terminating.
Precinct 6 (Golden Valley City Hall, 7800 Golden Valley Road)
That portion of the City of Golden Valley lying north of the boundary between the Robbinsdale School
District and the Hopkins School District, and south of a line described as follows: commencing at the
intersection of Winnetka Ave N/Co Rd 156 and Olympia St which is also the school district boundary,
easterly along Olympia St to its intersection with Douglas Dr N/Co Rd 102, then northly along Douglas Dr
N/Co Rd 102 to its intersection with the Canadian Pacific Railroad, then southeasterly along the
Canadian Pacific Railroad to its intersection with Golden Valley Rd, then easterly along Golden Valley Rd
to its intersection with Lilac Dr N, then southerly along Lilac Dr N to its intersection with the Union
Pacific Railroad, then easterly along the Union Pacific Railroad to its intersection with the school district
boundary and there terminating.
Precinct 7 (Sandburg Middle School, 2400 Sandburg Lane)
That portion of the City of Golden Valley lying north of the boundary between the Robbinsdale School
District and the Hopkins School District, and west of a line described as follows: commencing at the
intersection of Medicine Lake Rd/County Rd 70/27th Ave N and Winnetka Ave N/County Rd 156,
southerly along Winnetka Ave N/County Rd 156 to its intersection with Winnetka Heights Dr, then
easterly along Winnetka Heights Dr to its intersection with Kelly Dr, then southerly along Kelly Dr to its
intersection with Olympia St, then westerly along Olympia St to its intersection with Winnetka Ave N/Co
Rd 156 which is also the school district boundary and there terminating.
Precinct 8 (Brookview, 316 Brookview Parkway South)
That portion of the City of Golden Valley lying south of the boundary between the Robbinsdale School
District and the Hopkins School District, and west of a line described as follows: commencing at the
intersection of I-394 and Louisiana Ave S which is also the southerly boundary of the City of Golden
Valley, northerly along Louisiana Ave S to its intersection with Laurel Ave, then easterly along Laurel Ave
to its intersection with Jersey Ave S, then northerly along Jersey Ave S, continue on Jersey Ave N to its
intersection with Glenwood Ave/Co Rd 40, then northwesterly along Glenwood Ave/Co Rd 40 to its
intersection with Hwy 55/Olson Memorial Hwy which is also the school district boundary and there
terminating.
The map is being converted into the final format and will be added on March 14 when complete, below is the draft that shows the updated boundaries.
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
March 15, 2022
Agenda Item
3. G. Approve Resolution No. 22-023 Supporting Submittal of Application to Minnesota Pollution
Control Agency for Minnesota GreenCorps Host Site
Prepared By
Drew Chirpich, Environmental Specialist
Summary
Minnesota GreenCorps is an AmeriCorps program that began in 2009. The goal of Minnesota
GreenCorps is to preserve and protect Minnesota’s environment while training a new generation of
environmental professionals. The program places members with host sites around the state to assist
communities and local governments in addressing a variety of statewide needs. For the 2022-2023
program year, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) anticipates placing and supporting up
to 46 full-time GreenCorps members throughout Minnesota. More information is available at:
https://www.pca.state.mn.us/waste/mn-greencorps-host-sites.
The City has been successful applying for GreenCorps members in the past. A GreenCorps member
worked at City Hall from September 2016 to August 2017. The member focused on GreenStep Cities
initiatives, developing the City’s Resilience & Sustainability Plan, and implementing the City’s Natural
Resources Management Plan. The City also hosted GreenCorps Members for the 2019-2020, 2020-
2021, and 2021-2022 terms. Members worked on the City’s recycling and organics programs, and
energy efficiency and emissions reductions respectively.
If selected by MPCA, the GreenCorps member would work on a full-time basis from September 2022 to
August 2023. The GreenCorps member would assist the City with implementing its Energy Action Plan
with an emphasis on equity, addressing energy cost burden, and engaging multifamily units in energy
efficiency opportunities as well as other sustainability initiatives.
If the City is selected as a host site, the City is required to provide in-kind support in the form of staff
supervision, office materials, mileage reimbursement or use of a city vehicle, safety gear, and training
as needed. Staff is confident that the City has the capacity and staff experience to provide the required
in-kind support.
A resolution of support from City Council is required as part of the application process.
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Financial Or Budget Considerations
None
Recommended Action
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 22-023 to Support Submittal of Application to Minnesota Pollution
Control Agency for Minnesota GreenCorps Host Site
Supporting Documents
• Resolution No. 22-023 to Support Submittal of Application to Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
for Minnesota GreenCorps Host site (1 page)
RESOLUTION NO. 22-023
SUPPORTING SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATION
TO THE MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY
FOR MINNESOTA GREENCORPS HOST SITE
WHEREAS, the City of Golden Valley is eligible to apply for the placement of one
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency GreenCorps member at City Hall for the next program
year (September 2022-August 2023); and
WHEREAS, the selected candidate would work with staff and the Environmental
Commission to implement the City's Energy Action Plan, GreenStep Cities program, and
engaging multifamily units in reducing energy cost burden and
WHEREAS, the selected candidate would focus on assisting the City with its energy
consumption and efficiency goals, objectives, and implementation actions; and
WHEREAS, staff has reviewed all terms and conditions of this funding opportunity
and finds them to be satisfactory.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Golden Valley that the
Council is supportive of staff's submittal of an application to the Minnesota Pollution Control
Agency for the placement of one Minnesota GreenCorps member at City Hall from
September 2022 to August 2023.
Adopted by the City Council of Golden Valley, Minnesota this 15th day of March 2022.
__________________________
Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________
Theresa Schyma, City Clerk
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
March 15, 2022
Agenda Item
3. H. Approve Resolution No. 22-024 Allocating American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to Brookview
Facility, DMV and General Fund for Public Safety Technology
Prepared By
Sue Virnig, Finance Director
Summary
In 2021, the City of Golden Valley received the first half of the ARPA funds in the amount of
$1,195,875. The second half of the ARPA funds will be received in July 2022 will be $1,195,875 for a
total of $2,391,750. The guidance for eligible uses includes:
1. Support urgent COVID-19 response efforts to continue to decrease spread of the virus and bring
the pandemic under control; and,
2. Replace lost public sector revenue to strengthen support for vital public services and help retain
jobs; and,
3. Support immediate economic stabilization for households and businesses; and,
4. Address systemic public health and economic challenges that have contributed to the inequal
impact of the pandemic on certain populations; and,
5. Metropolitan cities and counties with a population below 250,000 residents that are allocated
less than $10,000,000 are allowed to take the revenue replacement or standard allowance for
loss due to the COVID-19 public health emergency.
As authorized by the Act, the City has utilized these funds for lost revenue, The formula for lost
revenue is determined by Treasury guidance and is based on total city revenues (excluding utility
revenues, federal grants, and bond proceeds). The formula considers a growth rate factor determined
by the previous four years (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019) and applies it to the base year (2019) to calculate
expected revenue and compares it to actual revenues for the calendar year’s 2020, 2021, 2022 and
2023. The guidance allows up $10,000,000 as a loss of revenue.
The guidance provides a broad latitude to use funds for the provision of government services to the
extent of reduction in revenue. Government services, however, does exclude debt payments,
replenishing reserve funds or programs that require non-federal matching funds. The City of Golden
Valley would only be able to use the amount received of $2,391,750 as lost revenue.
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Financial Or Budget Considerations
ARPA Funds may be used by the Treasury Guidance criteria set by the Federal Government. With the
standard allowance for loss revenue calculation the amount of $361,996 the following will be
transferred to the General Fund of $70,000, Brookview Facility of $149,090 and the General Fund of
$70,0000.
Recommended Action
Motion to approve Resolution No. 22-024 Allocating American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds for the
Brookview Facility, Department of Motor Vehicles, and Public Safety Technology.
Supporting Documents
• Resolution No. 22-024 Allocating American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds for the Brookview
Facility, DMV, and Public Safety Technology
RESOLUTION NO. 22-024
RESOLUTION ALLOCATING AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA)
FUNDS FOR BROOKVIEW FACILITY FOR $149,090; DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR
VEHICLES(DMV) FOR $142,906 AND GENERAL FUND FOR PUBLIC SAFETY
TECHNOLOGY $70,000
WHEREAS, the City of Golden Valley has been allocated American Rescue Plan
Act (ARPA) Monies,
WHEREAS, ARPA funds are intended to provide support to state, local, and
tribal governments in responding to the impact of COVID-19 and in their efforts to
contain COVID-19 in their communities, residents, and businesses.
WHEREAS, in 2020 and through mid-2021 the Brookview Facility remained
closed due to the pandemic, and the need for future capital items such as technology
upgrades to have hybrid meetings, play equipment, and items that need to be replaced
would not be able to be purchased due to the closure, and without this transfer from the
American Rescue Plan Loss Calculation potential layoffs of staff and capital items that
need to be replaced would not be able to be done, and
WHEREAS, in 2020 and through mid-2021 the DMV remained opened but by
appointment only which ran at a loss and without this transfer from the American
Rescue Plan Loss Calculation potential layoffs of staff and capital items that need to be
replaced would not be able to be done, and
WHEREAS, the need for new technology in the Public Safety that needs to be
replaced would not be able to be done, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Golden Valley to authorize the transfer of $361,996 from the APRA Fund to the to the
Brookview Facility for $149,090, DMV for $142,906 and $70,000 for the General Fund.
Adopted by the City Council of Golden Valley, Minnesota this 15th day of March 2022.
________________________________
Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________
Theresa Schyma, City Clerk
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
March 15, 2022
Agenda Item
4. A. 1. Public Hearing to Vacate Sanitary Sewer Easement through Northwest Corner of Golden Valley
County Club Property Continuation.
Prepared By
Jeff Oliver, City Engineer
R.J. Kakach, Assistant City Engineer
Summary
At the March 1, 2022, City Council Meeting, the Council voted to continue the public hearing to vacate
sanitary sewer easement through the northwest corner of the Golden Valley Country Club property.
The decision was tabled until March 15, 2022. Staff continues to work with the developer to finalize all
agreements related to this development. The public hearing needs to be continued to April 5, 2022, as
the final plat and new easement are not yet ready for discussion and approval.
Recommended Action
Motion to continue the public hearing for sanitary sewer easement vacation through northwest corner
of Golden Valley County Club property until the April 5, 2022, Council meeting.
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
March 15, 2022
Agenda Item
4. A. 2. Public Hearing to Vacate Street, Trail, and Utility Easement Along Pennsylvania Avenue at
Northwest Corner of Golden Valley County Club Property Continuation.
Prepared By
Jeff Oliver, City Engineer
R.J. Kakach, Assistant City Engineer
Summary
At the March 1, 2022, City Council Meeting, the Council voted to continue the public hearing to vacate
street, trail, and utility easement vacation along Pennsylvania Avenue at northwest corner of Golden
Valley County Club property. The decision was tabled until March 15, 2022. Staff continues to work
with the developer to finalize all agreements related to this development. The public hearing needs to
be continued to April 5, 2022 as the final plat and new easement are not yet ready for discussion and
approval.
Recommended Action
Motion to continue the public hearing for street, trail, and utility easement vacation along
Pennsylvania Avenue at northwest corner of Golden Valley County Club property until the April 5, 2022
Council meeting.
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
March 15, 2022
Agenda Item
4. B. Public Hearing – Zoning Text Amendment – Adding Outdoor Service Areas as a Temporary Use
Prepared By
Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager
Summary
Spurred by a request from Schuller’s Tavern to explore options to allow outdoor seating at 7345
Country Club Drive, staff began work in 2021 to develop a new temporary outdoor service area use
that could be applied throughout the City. The Planning Commission discussed this idea generally at
three meetings and the concept was presented at a City Council Work Session in November. At that
meeting, the Council expressed support for moving forward with a Zoning Text Amendment that would
allow temporary Outdoor Service Areas in some zoning districts. The Planning Commission reviewed a
proposal by staff in January of 2022 and voted (5-0) to recommend approval of the changes at their
meeting on February 28.
Background
Schuller’s has operated as a nonconforming use (a restaurant within a single-family zoning district) for
many decades. In recent years, the owners have sought to find a way to utilize outdoor space for
seating and dining. Due to the existing nonconforming status, this would be considered an illegal
expansion of the restaurant use.
The idea was raised to explore the possibility of creating an interim – or temporary – use for this type
of outdoor area within the Zoning Chapter and potentially applying the concept to this property.
Interim uses are those which are temporary in nature and are allowed to exist for a pre-determined
period of time. They can be targeted to specific aspects of individual zoning districts. Staff determined
that this idea could provide a focused solution to the current problem without exposing the wider
neighborhood to potentially greater impacts.
Staff also notes that COVID restrictions for restaurants and other retail/service uses in 2020 and 2021
resulted in the creation of Temporary Outdoor Service Area permits for use across the city. These
permits – reviewed and approved by staff in Planning, Inspections, and Fire – allowed for outdoor
seating/dining and retail sales using creative and temporary arrangements in parking lots and other
areas.
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Outdoor Service Areas
The concept of a new temporary outdoor service area use would complement the City’s other current
Temporary Uses found in Section 113-31 of the City Code: Mobile Food Vending, Seasonal Farm
Produce Sales, and Temporary Retail Sales. It would need to be consistent with the criteria for interim
uses outlined in Minnesota Statute 462.3597. There, an interim use is defined as “a temporary use of
property until a particular date, until the occurrence of a particular event, or until zoning regulations
no longer permit it.” A city may set conditions on interim uses, but may only grant permission for an
interim use of property if:
(1) the use conforms to the zoning regulations;
(2) the date or event that will terminate the use can be identified with certainty;
(3) permission of the use will not impose additional costs on the public if it is necessary for the
public to take the property in the future; and
(4) the user agrees to and conditions that the governing body deems appropriate for permission of
the use.
The addition of an Outdoor Service Area us in Golden Valley would likely be used sparingly, if at all
beyond Schuller’s. Any approval of this use by the City would be carried out via a public hearing
process and would include clear termination dates absent any request for any extension.
Staff recommends allowing temporary Outdoor Service Areas in all residential zoning districts, as well
as in Commercial and Mixed-Use zoning districts. This would allow all restaurants as well as other retail
businesses the opportunity to potentially take advantage of this option.
What the allowance of Outdoor Service Areas would NOT do is open the door to the establishment of
new restaurants or retail operations where they are not already permitted under the existing zoning
regulations. This amendment WOULD allow existing or permitted (or legally nonconforming) uses to
take advantage of the outdoor option.
Additional Information
Staff examined other businesses in Golden Valley that have outdoor seating. All of them take place
entirely on private property and utilize permanent patio space constructed specifically for this purpose.
Staff involvement with respect to the “approval” of these areas typical revolves around ensuring
compliance with accessibility requirements, confirming minimum parking counts are not impacted,
evaluating potential stormwater impacts due to increased impervious coverage, and updating liquor
licensing and insurance information to reflect an expanded service area.
Staff is not aware of any businesses that currently utilize outdoor space for retail sales, though if this
were to be pursued it would likely not require any additional City approvals beyond the considerations
of accessibility, parking, and potential stormwater impacts mentioned above.
If temporary outdoor service areas are to be approved via a public hearing, specific regulations that
attempt to mitigate impacts would not be spelled out in the zoning text, but would be developed on a
case by case basis as part of the proposal evaluation by staff, the Planning Commission, and the City
Council. In general, staff would examine potential impacts to parking, hours of operation, lighting,
noise, visual screening, etc. The City Council would also be asked to make findings that the proposed
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use was consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and not injurious to the surrounding neighborhood or
otherwise impact the general public health, welfare, or safety.
Analysis
Amending the zoning text to allow Outdoor Service Areas would require changes in three part of the
Zoning Chapter.
First, a new definition of Outdoor Service Area would be added to Section 113-1:
A defined space intended to provide outdoor seating/dining at a bar or restaurant or to allow
for retail sales or services to be performed outside of a principal structure on a temporary basis.
Outdoor service areas are not allowed in association with home occupations.
Second, new text would be added to the Temporary Use section of code (Section 113-31) that details
the process for application and approval. Staff has drafted language that closely mirrors the process for
approval of a Conditional Use Permit, with a handful of modifications that emphasize the temporary
nature of the approval (below). Allowances are provided for extension requests, though these would
be evaluated through a public process and also be limited in their duration.
j. The initial term of an outdoor service area permit may not exceed one year. Upon application for
an extension of the same use on the same site, succeeding outdoor service area permits may be
approved for up to two years each if the Planning Commission and City Council make the findings
set forth above and also find that all previous conditions of approval have been satisfied.
k. Physical improvements associated with the outdoor service area shall be temporary in nature.
At the conclusion of the approved permit period, all improvements shall be removed and the site
restored to its former condition.
l. An outdoor service area permit shall expire and the use terminate at the earlier of:
(1) The expiration date established by the City Council at the time of approval, but in no event
more than two years from the date of approval;
(2) The occurrence of any event identified in the outdoor service area permit for the
termination of the use; or
(3) Upon an amendment of the City Code that no longer allows the outdoor service area.
Third, Outdoor Services Areas would need to be listed in the Summary Use Tables in Section 113-87 as
a restricted use for the targeted zoning districts (meaning they would be permitted but that certain
restrictions – established by the City – would accompany their approval).
Full draft language around Outdoor Service Areas is attached.
Financial Or Budget Considerations
None.
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Recommended Action
• Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 732, Amending Section 113-1: Definitions, Section 113-31:
Temporary Uses, and Section 113-87: Summary Use Tables to Allow for Outdoor Service Areas in
Targeted Zoning Districts.
• Motion to adopt Resolution No. 22-025, Authorizing Summary Publication of Ordinance No. 732
Supporting Documents
• Minutes from Planning Commission meeting of February 28, 2022 (3 pages)
• Selected Draft Language for Outdoor Service Areas (5 pages)
• Ordinance No. 732 Amending Section 113-1: Definitions, Section 113-31: Temporary Uses, and
Section 113-87: Summary Use Tables to allow for Outdoor Service Areas in Targeted Zoning
Districts (5 pages)
• Resolution No. 22-025, Authorizing Summary Publication of Ordinance No. 732 (1 page)
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Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager, reminded the group to address Commissioner Johnson’s
question about the height of screening for rooftop mechanicals. Johnson asked for clarification on
the height of the screening and its opacity. Staff said the original language was adopted from another
city and also the height is consistent with other areas in the zoning code. Staff is amenable to a
change if commissioners decide on one. Staff reviewed the definition of screening and
commissioners mentioned adjusting the language to say the screening is at least the height of the
mechanicals. This includes adjusting screening as rooftop units are updated. The conversation moved
on to other aspects of rooftop mechanicals and screening.
The group moved on to storage of personal vehicles and staff summarized the desire to clearly apply
definitions of parking and storage to non-residential uses. Commissioners and staff discussed zoning
districts and unintended consequences, tightening up code language, and clarifying parking and
storage definitions.
The group continued on to idling vehicles and staff summarized that they discussed defining outdoor
storage as a restricted use in an Industrial zoning district. This is intended to address surface lots and
not incidental storage associated with industrial or another use.
MOTION made by Commissioner Ginis and seconded by Commissioner Johnson to follow staff
recommendation for the three items, with the language suggested by Commissioner discussion.
Staff took a roll call vote and the motion passed unanimously.
5. Informal Public Hearing – Zoning Text Amendment – Adding Outdoor Service Areas as a Temporary
Use
Applicant: The City of Golden Valley
Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager, started by reviewing that an interim use was discussed in
2021 to address issues facing Schuller’s regarding an outdoor patio. This expanded to include other
types of temporary outdoor sales. A coning text amendment is needed to create a temporary
Outdoor Service Area use that could be applied throughout the City in specific circumstances. City
Council confirmed a desire to do this at a work session in late 2021.
Golden Valley current has three types of Temporary Uses allowed in the zoning chapter:
Mobile food vending
Season farm produce sales
Temporary retail sales (warehouse sales at industrial properties)
Each targets a specific activity or event that is temporary in nature and each requires a permit from
the City to operate. Introducing a fourth category would require a definition of an Outdoor Service
Area, add as a permitted use in each district, and add new text to the temporary use section of code.
Staff proposes the following definition:
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Outdoor Service Area: A defined space intended to provide outdoor seating/dining at a bar or
restaurant or to allow for retail sales or services to be performed outside of a principal structure on a
temporary basis. Outdoor service areas are not allowed in association with home occupations.
Targeted Zoning Districts
Both Commercial and Mixed-Use zoning districts seem appropriate for an outdoor retail/service
use
R-3 and R-4 zoning districts allow retail and restaurant uses on the first floor so should also be
included
Schuller’s Tavern is zoned R-1 so including this zoning district makes sense
R-2 is the only remaining residential district; including it for consistency would help address any
issues of selective targeting that might be raised
Application of any other Outdoor Service Area use in R-1 or
R-2 would be extremely unlikely
The review and approval process would require hearings at Planning Commission and City Council,
physical improvements would remain “temporary”.
Conditions of Use
All Temporary Uses currently involve numerous conditions of approval that must be followed to
mitigate potential impacts
Similar steps are proposed for Outdoor Service Areas – especially those located in or adjacent
to a residential area:
o Parking
o Hours of operation
o Lighting
o Noise
o Visual screening
Outdoor service areas may vary in the duration of their permits, anywhere from as little as 3 days for
a food truck and up to annually for an outdoor patio.
Recommendation
Staff recommends amending the text of Section 113-1: Definitions, Section 113-31: Temporary Uses,
and Section 113-87: Summary Use Tables to allow for Outdoor Service Areas in targeted zoning
districts.
Staff and commissioners discussed time frames, specificity in language, annual renewals,
Chair Pockl opened the hearing at 8:26 pm.
There were no in person commenters.
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Paul Jacob, Schuller’s owner, the family has had ownership for 33 years. Jacob thanked the
Commission for the opportunity. Caller noted that there was a lot of positive feedback when they
had an outdoor service area during COVID. The owners have created a landscaping plan to help
reduce noise and would like to build an outdoor structure that has curb appeal. Jacob stated that
their team is open to adjustments and alterations to ensure they remain a good neighbor in the
community.
Chair Pockl closed the hearing at 8:31 pm.
Commissioner Ginis stated that Schuller’s has demonstrated use without creating a negative impact
to the neighborhood and added she believes that the owners will work through any issues that may
arise. Given that, she supports the recommendation. Commissioner Segelbaum asked about
additional information from an applicant that expands or goes beyond the code language
requirement. Staff stated that they require a narrative from an applicant during the application
process where those things would be addressed. The conversation went on to code language and
what’s consistent between conditional and temporary uses.
MOTION made by Commissioner Ginis and seconded by Commissioner Johnson to follow staff
recommendation and recommend approval of the temporary use language as discussed.
Staff took a roll call vote and the motion passed unanimously.
Chair Pockl ended the televised portion of the meeting at 8:43 pm
6. Council Liaison Report
Council Member La Mere-Anderson reported on the recent Joint Board and Commission Dinner as
well as items from the regular Council meeting, including the annual Police Department report,
introduction to new staff, and a vote to end the local mask mandate. She reported that there were
two finalists for the Police Chief job and that they would be interviewed on March 7. She also notified
the Commissioners that the State of the City would be presented at Under Pressure Brewing on Friday,
March 4, at 3 pm.
7. Other Business
Staff confirmed Commissioner Brookins is scheduled for the March BZA meeting. The Commissioners
who were in attendance for the Joint Board and Commission Dinner shared their feedback about the
event. The group discussed the process for finding a replacement for Former Commissioner Baker.
8. Adjournment
MOTION by Commissioner Segelbaum to adjourn, seconded by Chair Pockl, and approved
unanimously by roll call vote. Meeting adjourned at 9:01 pm.
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Andy Johnson, Secretary
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Amie Kolesar, Planning Assistant
Sec. 113-1. - Definitions.
Outdoor Service Area: A defined space intended to provide outdoor seating/dining at a bar or
restaurant or to allow for retail sales or services to be performed outside of a principal structure on
a temporary basis. Outdoor service areas are not allowed in association with home occupations.
Sec. 113-31. - Temporary Uses.
(a) Purpose and Intent. The purpose and intent of this section is to provide conditions under which
certain temporary uses may be allowed while ensuring a minimum negative impact to neighboring
land uses.
(b) Permitted Temporary Uses.
(1) Mobile food vending.
(2) Seasonal farm produce sales.
(3) Temporary retail sales.
(4) Outdoor service areas.
(c) Prohibited Temporary Uses. Temporary family health care dwellings, as defined in State law,
are prohibited in all zoning districts.
(d) General Requirements.
(1) Mobile Food Vending. […]
(2) All Seasonal Farm Produce Sales. […]
(3) Temporary Retail Sales. […]
(4) Outdoor Service Areas. A permit for an outdoor service area may be granted after approval
by the City Council and with any necessary conditions that prevent or minimize injurious
effects upon the neighborhood. All permits for outdoor service areas shall be subject to the
following conditions:
a. An outdoor service area shall be allowed only in a zoning district for which it is listed as
a permitted use.
b. An application for an outdoor service area permit may be made by any governmental
body, department, board, or commission, or by any person, individual or corporate, having
a legal interest in the property described in the application. Each property site shall require
its own application. Single applications may not be made for noncontiguous or scattered
sites.
c. The City Manager or their designee shall refer the application to the Planning
Commission to hold an informal public hearing. The applicant and all property owners
within 500 feet of the subject site shall be notified of the informal public hearing by the U.S.
mail, not less than 10 days prior to the date of this informal public hearing. Such notice
shall include the date, time, and place of the hearing and shall identify the subject site.
d. The Planning Commission shall make findings and recommendations to the City Council
based upon any or all of the following factors (which need not be weighed equally) and
shall present its findings and recommendations to the City Council in writing:
(1) Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan of the City.
(2) Effect upon property values in the neighboring area.
(3) Effect of any anticipated traffic generation upon the current traffic flow and
congestion in the area.
(4) Increase in noise levels to be caused by the proposed use.
(5) Any odors, dust, smoke, gas, or vibration to be caused by the proposed use.
(6) Any increase in pests, including flies, rats, or other animals or vermin in the area to
be caused by the proposed use.
(7) Visual appearance of any proposed structure or use.
(8) Any other effect upon the general public health, safety, and welfare of the City and
its residents.
e. The City Council shall take no action on the application until it receives the Planning
Commission's recommendation, or until 60 days after such application has been submitted
to the Planning Commission. Upon receiving the findings and recommendations of the
Planning Commission, or the elapse of said 60-day period, the City Council shall call and
conduct an official public hearing to consider the application.
f. Notice of the official public hearing shall be published in the official newspaper of the City
not less than 10 days prior to the date of the hearing. Such notice shall include the date,
time, and place of the hearing and shall reasonably identify the subject site. In addition,
copies of the written notice in the form published shall be mailed to the applicant and to all
property owners within 500 feet of the subject site not less than 10 days prior to the date of
such official public hearing.
g. The City Council shall make findings and shall grant or deny a permit based upon any or
all of the factors found above. The City Council may make its approval of the permit
contingent upon such conditions as it determines necessary to prevent or minimize
injurious effects upon the neighborhood. The City Council may also require that sufficient
performance bonding by an acceptable surety be supplied by the property owner to ensure
satisfactory compliance with the conditions imposed by the conditional use permit.
h. The City Council shall set forth in writing its decision, and the specific reasons for such
decisions, following the official public hearing. The applicant shall be notified in writing of
the City Council's decision. If the application is denied in whole or in part or conditions are
imposed, the reasons for such denial or for the imposition of conditions, shall accompany
this notification.
i. No application which has been denied wholly or in part shall be resubmitted for a period
of six months from the date of said denial, except on the grounds of new evidence or upon
proof of changes of conditions. Each resubmission shall constitute a new filing and a new
filing fee in an amount adopted by resolution of the City Council shall be required.
j. The initial term of an outdoor service area permit may not exceed one year. Upon
application for an extension of the same use on the same site, succeeding outdoor service
area permits may be approved for up to two years each if the Planning Commission and
City Council make the findings set forth above and also find that all previous conditions of
approval have been satisfied.
k . Physical improvements associated with the outdoor service area shall be temporary in
nature. At the conclusion of the approved permit period, all improvements shall be
removed and the site restored to its former condition.
l. An outdoor service area permit shall expire and the use terminate at the earlier of:
(1) The expiration date established by the City Council at the time of approval, but in
no event more than two years from the date of approval;
(2) The occurrence of any event identified in the outdoor service area permit for the
termination of the use; or
(3) Upon an amendment of the City Code that no longer allows the outdoor service
area.
m. Changes to an approved outdoor service area permit other than minor changes shall
require amendment to the outdoor service area permit by the City. The requirements for
application and approval of an outdoor service area permit amendment shall be the same
as the requirements for original application and approval.
n. The City Council shall have the right to revoke or suspend any outdoor service area
permit whenever the terms or conditions of such permit have been violated or broken. All
such action by the City Council to revoke or suspend an outdoor service area permit shall
be by means of a majority affirmative vote of City Council Members.
Sec. 113-87. – Summary Use Tables.
Table 87-1 Residential Land Uses
Land Use Description R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4
Residential Facilities, Foster Homes, and Essential Services
Residential facilities serving six or fewer persons P P P P
Residential facilities serving up to 25 persons C C P P
Foster family homes P P P P
Group foster family homes C C P P
Essential services, Class I P P P P
Mobile food vending R R R R
Outdoor services areas R R R R
Table 87-2 Economic and Business Land Uses
Land Use Description C LI I O
Food, Entertainment, and Retail
Adult-oriented services that require City licensing P P P X
Breweries X P P X
Brewpubs C X X X
Catering establishments P X X X
Class I restaurants P X X X
Class II restaurants C X X X
Class III restaurants C X X X
Cocktail rooms that occupy up to 50 percent of the gross floor
area of the microdistillery
X P P X
Cocktail rooms that occupy 50 percent or more of the gross
floor area of the microdistillery
X C C X
Distilleries X X P X
Drive-through retail establishments C X X X
Hotels/motels P X X X
Indoor entertainment and amusement P C X X
Private clubs X C X X
Micro-distilleries (limited and associated retail use such as
merchandise related to the microdistillery may be sold)
X P P X
Mobile food vending R R R R
Outdoor services areas R X X X
Recreational uses (public and private), including gyms, skating
rinks, etc.
P C X X
Retail establishments that sell tobacco R X X X
Sale or repair of firearms X R R X
Seasonal farm produce sales R X X X
Taprooms that occupy up to 50 percent of the gross floor area
of the brewery
X P P X
Taprooms that occupy 50 percent or more of the gross floor
area of the brewery
X C C X
Temporary retail sales R R R X
Table 87-4 Mixed Use Land Uses
Land Use Description MU-N MU-C MU-E
Commercial
Medical clinics P P P
Hotels X P P
Restaurants, brewpubs P P P
General retail/service R R R
Breweries P P P
Taprooms C C C
Micro-distilleries P P P
Mobile food vending R R R
Cocktail rooms C C C
Parking R R R
Child care C C C
Drive-thru facilities C C C
Gasoline sales and automotive repair X X X
Self storage X X X
Outdoor storage X X X
Sale or repair of firearms X X X
Firing range X X X
Outdoor service areas R R R
ORDINANCE NO. 732
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amending Chapter 113: Zoning to Allow for
Outdoor Service Areas in Targeted Zoning Districts
The City Council for the City of Golden Valley hereby ordains as follows:
Section 1. City Code Section 113, Article I, entitled “Definitions” is amended to include
the following Subdivisions:
Outdoor Service Area: A defined space intended to provide outdoor seating/dining at a
bar or restaurant or to allow for retail sales or services to be performed outside of a
principal structure on a temporary basis. Outdoor service areas are not allowed in
association with home occupations.
Section 2. City Code Section 113-31, Article II, entitled “Temporary Uses” is amended
in Subdivision (b) to include the following:
(4) Outdoor service areas.
Section 3. City Code Section 113-31, Article II, entitled “Temporary Uses” is amended
in Subdivision (d) to include the following:
(4) Outdoor Service Areas. A permit for an outdoor service area may be granted after
approval by the City Council and with any necessary conditions that prevent or minimize
injurious effects upon the neighborhood. All permits for outdoor service areas shall be subject
to the following conditions:
a. An outdoor service area shall be allowed only in a zoning district for which it is
listed as a permitted use.
b. An application for an outdoor service area permit may be made by any
governmental body, department, board, or commission, or by any person,
individual or corporate, having a legal interest in the property described in the
application. Each property site shall require its own application. Single applications
may not be made for noncontiguous or scattered sites.
c. The City Manager or their designee shall refer the application to the Planning
Commission to hold an informal public hearing. The applicant and all property
owners within 500 feet of the subject site shall be notified of the informal public
hearing by the U.S. mail, not less than 10 days prior to the date of this informal
public hearing. Such notice shall include the date, time, and place of the hearing
and shall identify the subject site.
d. The Planning Commission shall make findings and recommendations to the City
Council based upon any or all of the following factors (which need not be weighed
equally) and shall present its findings and recommendations to the City Council in
writing:
(1) Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan of the City.
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(2) Effect upon property values in the neighboring area.
(3) Effect of any anticipated traffic generation upon the current traffic flow and
congestion in the area.
(4) Increase in noise levels to be caused by the proposed use.
(5) Any odors, dust, smoke, gas, or vibration to be caused by the proposed
use.
(6) Any increase in pests, including flies, rats, or other animals or vermin in
the area to be caused by the proposed use.
(7) Visual appearance of any proposed structure or use.
(8) Any other effect upon the general public health, safety, and welfare of the
City and its residents.
e. The City Council shall take no action on the application until it receives the
Planning Commission's recommendation, or until 60 days after such application
has been submitted to the Planning Commission. Upon receiving the findings and
recommendations of the Planning Commission, or the elapse of said 60-day
period, the City Council shall call and conduct an official public hearing to consider
the application.
f. Notice of the official public hearing shall be published in the official newspaper of
the City not less than 10 days prior to the date of the hearing. Such notice shall
include the date, time, and place of the hearing and shall reasonably identify the
subject site. In addition, copies of the written notice in the form published shall be
mailed to the applicant and to all property owners within 500 feet of the subject site
not less than 10 days prior to the date of such official public hearing.
g. The City Council shall make findings and shall grant or deny a permit based upon
any or all of the factors found above. The City Council may make its approval of the
permit contingent upon such conditions as it determines necessary to prevent or
minimize injurious effects upon the neighborhood. The City Council may also
require that sufficient performance bonding by an acceptable surety be supplied by
the property owner to ensure satisfactory compliance with the conditions imposed
by the conditional use permit.
h. The City Council shall set forth in writing its decision, and the specific reasons for
such decisions, following the official public hearing. The applicant shall be notified
in writing of the City Council's decision. If the application is denied in whole or in
part or conditions are imposed, the reasons for such denial or for the imposition of
conditions, shall accompany this notification.
i. No application which has been denied wholly or in part shall be resubmitted for a
period of six months from the date of said denial, except on the grounds of new
evidence or upon proof of changes of conditions. Each resubmission shall
constitute a new filing and a new filing fee in an amount adopted by resolution of
the City Council shall be required.
j. The initial term of an outdoor service area permit may not exceed one year. Upon
application for an extension of the same use on the same site, succeeding outdoor
service area permits may be approved for up to two years each if the Planning
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Commission and City Council make the findings set forth above and also find that
all previous conditions of approval have been satisfied.
k. Physical improvements associated with the outdoor service area shall be
temporary in nature. At the conclusion of the approved permit period, all
improvements shall be removed and the site restored to its former condition.
l. An outdoor service area permit shall expire and the use terminate at the earlier of:
(1) The expiration date established by the City Council at the time of approval,
but in no event more than two years from the date of approval;
(2) The occurrence of any event identified in the outdoor service area permit
for the termination of the use; or
(3) Upon an amendment of the City Code that no longer allows the outdoor
service area.
m. Changes to an approved outdoor service area permit other than minor changes
shall require amendment to the outdoor service area permit by the City. The
requirements for application and approval of an outdoor service area permit
amendment shall be the same as the requirements for original application and
approval.
n. The City Council shall have the right to revoke or suspend any outdoor service
area permit whenever the terms or conditions of such permit have been violated or
broken. All such action by the City Council to revoke or suspend an outdoor service
area permit shall be by means of a majority affirmative vote of City Council
Members.
Section 4. City Code Section 113-97, Article III, entitled “Summary Use Tables” is
amended so that Table 87-1 Residential Land Uses (Residential Facilities, Foster Homes,
and Essential Services) reads as follows:
Table 87-1 Residential Land Uses
Land Use Description R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4
Residential Facilities, Foster Homes, and Essential Services
Residential facilities serving six or fewer persons P P P P
Residential facilities serving up to 25 persons C C P P
Foster family homes P P P P
Group foster family homes C C P P
Essential services, Class I P P P P
Mobile food vending R R R R
Outdoor services areas R R R R
Section 5. City Code Section 113-97, Article III, entitled “Summary Use Tables” is
amended so that Table 87-2 Economic and Business Land Uses (Food, Entertainment, and
Retail) reads as follows:
Table 87-2 Economic and Business Land Uses
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Land Use Description C LI I O
Food, Entertainment, and Retail
Adult-oriented services that require City licensing P P P X
Breweries X P P X
Brewpubs C X X X
Catering establishments P X X X
Class I restaurants P X X X
Class II restaurants C X X X
Class III restaurants C X X X
Cocktail rooms that occupy up to 50 percent of the gross floor
area of the microdistillery
X P P X
Cocktail rooms that occupy 50 percent or more of the gross
floor area of the microdistillery
X C C X
Distilleries X X P X
Drive-through retail establishments C X X X
Hotels/motels P X X X
Indoor entertainment and amusement P C X X
Private clubs X C X X
Micro-distilleries (limited and associated retail use such as
merchandise related to the microdistillery may be sold)
X P P X
Mobile food vending R R R R
Outdoor services areas R X X X
Recreational uses (public and private), including gyms, skating
rinks, etc.
P C X X
Retail establishments that sell tobacco R X X X
Sale or repair of firearms X R R X
Seasonal farm produce sales R X X X
Taprooms that occupy up to 50 percent of the gross floor area
of the brewery
X P P X
Taprooms that occupy 50 percent or more of the gross floor
area of the brewery
X C C X
Temporary retail sales R R R X
Section 6. City Code Section 113-97, Article III, entitled “Summary Use Tables” is
amended so that Table 87-4 Mixed Use Land Uses (Commercial) reads as follows:
Table 87-4 Mixed Use Land Uses
Land Use Description MU-N MU-C MU-E
Commercial
Medical clinics P P P
Hotels X P P
Restaurants, brewpubs P P P
General retail/service R R R
Breweries P P P
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Taprooms C C C
Micro-distilleries P P P
Mobile food vending R R R
Cocktail rooms C C C
Parking R R R
Child care C C C
Drive-thru facilities C C C
Gasoline sales and automotive repair X X X
Self storage X X X
Outdoor storage X X X
Sale or repair of firearms X X X
Firing range X X X
Outdoor service areas R R R
Section 7. This ordinance shall take effect from and after its passage and publication
as required by law.
Adopted by the City Council this 15th day of March, 2022.
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Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Theresa J. Schyma, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 22-025
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 732
WHEREAS, the City has adopted the above referenced amendment of the Golden
Valley City Code; and
WHEREAS, the verbatim text of the amendment is cumbersome, and the expense of
the publication of the complete text is not justified.
NOT THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GOLDEN VALLEY, MINNESOTA that the following summary is hereby approved for official
publication:
SUMMARY PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 732
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amending Chapter 113: Zoning to Allow for
Outdoor Service Areas in Targeted Zoning Districts
This is a summary of the provisions of Ordinance No. 732 which has been approved for
publication by the City Council.
At the March 15, 2022, City Council meeting, the Golden Valley City Council enacted
Ordinance No. 732 amending City Code Chapter 113 to allow for the creation of temporary
outdoor service areas for restaurants and other retail uses. The full ordinance is available to
the public at the City Clerk’s Office, 7800 Golden Valley Road during normal business hours
and online at www.goldenvalleymn.gov/code/.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Golden Valley, Minnesota on March 15, 2022.
_____________________
Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
Attested:
________________________
Theresa J. Schyma, City Clerk
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
March 15, 2022
Agenda Item
4. C. Public Hearing – Zoning Text Amendment – Screening and Outdoor Storage
Prepared By
Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager
Summary
In recent years, staff has noted issues arising with some of the regulations currently outlined in the
Screening and Outdoor Storage section of the Zoning Chapter. In an effort to better address concerns,
text amendments are being offered to deal with rooftop mechanicals, the use of commercial lots for
storage of personal vehicles and equipment, and (more recently) how outdoor self-storage lots are
being utilized. The Planning Commission discussed these topics at their February 14 meeting and voted
(5-0) to recommend approval of the changes at their meeting on February 28.
Background
The Zoning Chapter regulates a number of aspects of screening of mechanical and other visually
impactful items, as well as where and how outdoor storage can take place in various settings
and in a range of zoning districts. In 2018, as part of the recodification of the City Code, the
majority of these regulations were clustered into Section 113-152: Screening and Outdoor
Storage. This section provides some definitions, general regulations, regulations by zoning
district (residential vs. other districts), and a list of certain exemptions.
While standards surrounding the screening of rooftop mechanicals have been in the City Code
for many years, questions continue to be raised regarding some ambiguities in the language.
City policy has been to require new mechanicals to be screened through some kind of parapet
wall or other physical construction on the roof. This has caused pushback from HVAC
contractors who typically prepare bids only contemplating the mechanical work, but are then
faced with additional construction requirements which can be quite costly. This is less of an
issue with new construction vs. existing buildings.
Staff is also not infrequently confronted with commercial parking lots for office, retail,
industrial, etc., being used to “store” personal vehicles or equipment such as RVs, boats,
trailers, or other autos. This has generated complaints from neighbors and often requires
enforcement actions by the City. Zoning language is vague on this point and should be clarified
to help strengthen staff’s hand.
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Finally, recent complaints regarding semitrailers parking in lots designated for outdoor storage
and idling for extended periods of time during cold weather has raised the question of if
outdoor storage should be defined in code and/or prohibitions on specific uses included.
Analysis
Rooftop Mechanical Screening
Language around the screening of rooftop mechanicals currently reads as follows:
All mechanical equipment, including rooftop units, shall be screened from view from the
street right-of-way.
Due to the allowances for legal nonconformities listed in State statute and in City code (“Any
nonconformity existing at the time of the adoption of an additional control under this chapter,
including the lawful use or occupation of land or premises, may be continued, including through
repair, replacement, restoration, maintenance, or improvement, but not including expansion”),
rooftop mechanicals that are existing must be allowed to be replaced with mechanicals of a
similar or smaller size without triggering the screening requirement. New mechanicals, or
replacement mechanicals that are larger (expanded use), should follow the screening
requirements included in code.
The Planning Commission helped draft language around this type of screening when it
considered the new Architectural and Material Standards (Section 113-157). That language is a
bit more specific:
Rooftop equipment shall be screened from view from the public right-of-way by a
parapet wall or a fence the height of which extends at least one foot above the top of
the rooftop equipment and is compatible with exterior materials and architectural
features of the building.
In discussion with the Planning Commission, staff is recommending that the language in both
sections be updated in order to be consistent and to be augmented with language that provides
exemptions for equipment associated with solar and wind energy systems if screening would
interfere with system operations.
All mechanical equipment shall be screened from view from the street right-of-way.
Rooftop equipment shall be screened by a parapet wall or a fence the height of which is
at least equal to the top of the rooftop equipment and is compatible with exterior
materials and architectural features of the building. Equipment associated with solar
and wind energy systems are exempt from this provision if screening would interfere
with system operations.
Storage of Personal Vehicles
The Zoning Chapter is vague on what constitutes “storage” versus other uses such as “parking”
in commercial lots. Over the years staff have been asked to address commercial equipment
parked in an unassociated lot (a tree trimming truck, for example, being kept overnight for
weeks at a time in a restaurant parking lot) or personal vehicles or equipment (such as a boat or
trailer) being kept seasonally behind an industrial or retail operation.
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Staff believes defining “parking” and “storage” within Section 113-152 would help address this
issue and offers the following:
Parking: In non-residential zoning districts, the temporary use of designated spaces for vehicles
associated with the primary operation of a site or as the principal use where allowed.
Storage: The placement of an item or vehicle in a location for a period of time in order to retrieve
for future use or sale.
These definitions would preserve the use of a commercial lot for the parking of vehicles for
employees and customers (or as a dedicated stand-alone parking lot), but would discourage the
use of that same area for longer-term storage of equipment or other items. Certain uses, such
as lumber yards or auto sales lots, already explicitly allow the storage of materials, equipment,
or inventory as long as it is associated with the principal use and is screened from view.
Idling Vehicles
While there are prohibitions around parking/storing commercial vehicles on-street, those same
standards are not in effect for non-residential private properties. Outdoor storage lots typically
house large seasonal vehicles or equipment such as RVs, boats, fish houses, etc., but the zoning
code does not currently limit what can be stored there and so the possibility of using these
locations for shorter-term parking of semitrailers is not specifically prohibited. When these lots
are near residential neighborhoods, the noise and odors associated with idling can generate
complaints.
In order to address this problem, staff recommends calling out Outdoor Storage specifically as a
use only allowed in the Industrial Zoning District and further restricting the use by prohibiting
overnight parking of semis or other vehicles or equipment. This could support enforcement of
longer-term leases and avoid some of the attractions of a day-to-day or week-to-week
arrangement. If this does not sufficiently address the problem of idling vehicles, additional
regulations may need to be considered.
Full draft language around Screening and Outdoor Storage is attached.
Financial Or Budget Considerations
None.
Recommended Action
• Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 733 Amending Section 113-87: Summary Use Tables, Section 113-
152: Screening and Outdoor Storage, and Section 113-87: Architectural and Material Standards to
Update Regulations around the Screening of Mechanicals and Outdoor Storage.
• Motion to adopt Resolution No. 22-026, Authorizing Summary Publication of Ordinance No. 733
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Supporting Documents
• Minutes from Planning Commission meeting of February 28, 2022 (3 pages)
• Selected Draft Language for Screening and Outdoor Storage (4 pages)
• Ordinance No. 733, Amending Section 113-87: Summary Use Tables, Section 113-152: Screening
and Outdoor Storage, and Section 113-87: Architectural and Material Standards to Update
Regulations around the Screening of Mechanicals and Outdoor Storage (3 pages)
• Resolution No. 22-026, Authorizing Summary Publication of Ordinance No. 733
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
This meeting was conducted in a hybrid format with in-person and remote options for attending,
participating, and commenting. The City used Webex to conduct this meeting and members of the
public were able to monitor the meetings by watching it on Comcast cable channel 16, by streaming it
on CCXmedia.org, or by dialing in to the public call-in line.
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:02 pm by Chair Pockl.
Roll Call
Commissioners in person: Sophia Ginis, Lauren Pockl
Commissioner remote: Andy Johnson, Mike Ruby, Chuck Segelbaum
Commissioners absent: Adam Brookins
Staff present: Jason Zimmerman – Planning Manager
Council Liaison present: Denise La Mere-Anderson
2. Approval of Agenda
Chair Pockl asked for a motion to approve the agenda.
MOTION made by Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Pockl, to approve the agenda
of February 28, 2022.
Staff took a roll call vote. Motion carried.
3. Approval of Minutes
Chair Pockl asked for a motion to approve the minutes from February 14, 2022.
Commissioner Johnson noted an edit on page two. Johnson had commented that the requirement
is for fencing to be one foot higher than the roof-top equipment. He would like the opportunity to
reduce that height burden as the perspective from the ground blocks the equipment. Staff noted
the edit and made changes accordingly.
MOTION made by Commissioner Ginis, seconded by Commissioner Segelbaum to approve.
Staff took a roll call vote. Motion carried.
4. Informal Public Hearing – Screening and Outdoor Storage
Applicant: The City of Golden Valley
Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager, reminded the group that this item was discussed numerous
times and most recently at the previous Planning Commission meeting. Staff reviewed current rooftop
mechanical screening, current regulations, existing units, and new mechanicals must follow code. Staff
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reviewed the previous meeting where Commissioners were not interested in creating exemptions
beyond those necessary to protect the operations of solar and wind energy systems.
Staff reviewed the areas addressed:
Storage of Personal Vehicles
To respond to complaints regarding personal vehicles/equipment being stored on commercial
lots, staff suggests creating definitions for “storage” and “parking” to help clarify when each
can take place
On commercial lots, vehicles must either meet the definition of “parking” or else be screened
(or removed) as required by regulations related to “storage”
Idling Vehicles
Current City standards do a poor job of regulating idling vehicles, such as semis, on private
property
Zoning regulations can help by clearly defining Outdoor Storage as a restricted use in Industrial
districts, and then prohibiting the overnight parking of semitrailers
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends amending the text of Section 113-87: Summary Use Tables, Section 113-152:
Screening and Outdoor Storage, and Section 113-157: Architectural and Material Standards to
update regulations around the screening of mechanicals and outdoor storage.
Commissioners and staff discussed code language, formatting. Commissioner Johnson asked how
staff defines the passing of time between “temporary” and “period of time”. Staff reviewed parking
as a vehicle that is parked and used regularly while storage of an item is not moved for a longer
timeframe. This language does not open the code to allow for more storage and if Commissioners
would like to restrict storage, that would be another meeting and discussion. Staff and
Commissioners discussed wind and solar systems while reviewing details of separating operational
pieces from mechanical pieces for screening.
The conversation continued on to discuss idling vehicles and parking, storage of vehicles and idling,
as well as different zoning districts. Commissioner Ginis mentioned the possibility of this regulation
hurting a business that may need to leave an idling vehicle while doing business, such as for a
delivery. Staff confirmed this regulation isn’t to restrict business but rather maintain conformance in
an area zoned only for storage.
Commissioners and staff reviewed potential edge scenarios as well as discussed current language in
Minneapolis.
Chair Pockl opened the public hearing at 7:42 pm.
There were no in person commenters.
There were no callers.
Chair Pockl closed the public hearing at 7:44 pm
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Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager, reminded the group to address Commissioner Johnson’s
question about the height of screening for rooftop mechanicals. Johnson asked for clarification on
the height of the screening and its opacity. Staff said the original language was adopted from another
city and also the height is consistent with other areas in the zoning code. Staff is amenable to a
change if commissioners decide on one. Staff reviewed the definition of screening and
commissioners mentioned adjusting the language to say the screening is at least the height of the
mechanicals. This includes adjusting screening as rooftop units are updated. The conversation moved
on to other aspects of rooftop mechanicals and screening.
The group moved on to storage of personal vehicles and staff summarized the desire to clearly apply
definitions of parking and storage to non-residential uses. Commissioners and staff discussed zoning
districts and unintended consequences, tightening up code language, and clarifying parking and
storage definitions.
The group continued on to idling vehicles and staff summarized that they discussed defining outdoor
storage as a restricted use in an Industrial zoning district. This is intended to address surface lots and
not incidental storage associated with industrial or another use.
MOTION made by Commissioner Ginis and seconded by Commissioner Johnson to follow staff
recommendation for the three items, with the language suggested by Commissioner discussion.
Staff took a roll call vote and the motion passed unanimously.
5. Informal Public Hearing – Zoning Text Amendment – Adding Outdoor Service Areas as a Temporary
Use
Applicant: The City of Golden Valley
Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager, started by reviewing that an interim use was discussed in
2021 to address issues facing Schuller’s regarding an outdoor patio. This expanded to include other
types of temporary outdoor sales. A coning text amendment is needed to create a temporary
Outdoor Service Area use that could be applied throughout the City in specific circumstances. City
Council confirmed a desire to do this at a work session in late 2021.
Golden Valley current has three types of Temporary Uses allowed in the zoning chapter:
Mobile food vending
Season farm produce sales
Temporary retail sales (warehouse sales at industrial properties)
Each targets a specific activity or event that is temporary in nature and each requires a permit from
the City to operate. Introducing a fourth category would require a definition of an Outdoor Service
Area, add as a permitted use in each district, and add new text to the temporary use section of code.
Staff proposes the following definition:
Table 87-2. Economic and Business Uses.
Land Use Description C LI I O
Warehousing and Wholesale
Greenhouses X P P X
Bulk storage of gas, fuel oil, chemicals, and other liquid or solid
materials which may be considered hazardous or toxic
X X C X
Outdoor sales, including car lots, nurseries, and equipment
rentals
C X C X
Outdoor storage for vehicles and equipment X X R X
Recycling drop-off facilities X C P X
Recycling facilities X C C X
Laundries and dry-cleaning plants X C C X
Lumber yards, including outside storage X X P X
Warehouses X P P X
Wholesale-retail distribution centers X P P X
Sec. 113-152. Screening and Outdoor Storage.
(a) Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have
the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly
indicates a different meaning:
Berm: An earthen mound designed to provide visual interest on a site, screen undesirable
views, reduce noise, or fulfill other similar purposes.
Fence: A structural enclosure or barrier used as a boundary, means of protection, or
concealment.
Front Yard: The portion of a lot between the street right-of-way and the front plane of the
principal structure. This area may be deeper than the yard required by the front yard
setback.
Parking: In non-residential zoning districts, the temporary use of designated spaces for
vehicles associated with the primary operation of a site or as the principal use where
allowed.
Screening: A method of visually shielding or obscuring one abutting or nearby structure or
use from another by fencing, walls, berms, or densely planted vegetation.
Storage: The placement of an item in a location for a period of time in order to retrieve for
future use or sale.
Trailer: An unpowered vehicle used for multiple purposes, including, but not limited to,
hauling a boat, personal motorized recreational vehicle, or fish house.
(b) General Regulations. All zoning districts are subject to the following requirements:
(1) The side of a fence without primary structural supports shall be considered the
finished side and must face outward from the property on which it is constructed
towards the adjacent property and/or street. If a fence has two similarly finished
sides, either side may face the adjacent property and/or street.
(2) All berms, screening, and fences, including fence footings, must be located entirely on
the property for which they are being constructed. A property owner installing a new
fence must accurately determine lot lines prior to installing a fence.
(3) All berms, screening, and fences shall be maintained and kept in good repair by
property owners. Any hazardous fence or fence in a state of disrepair shall be
repaired or removed by the property owner within 30 days of notice by the City. If a
property owner fails to comply with such notice, in addition to all other applicable
penalties under City Code, the City may remove the fence and assess the property
owner the cost of such removal.
(4) All berms, screening, and fences shall comply with the right-of-way management
regulations of the City Code.
(5) Electrified fences are prohibited. Barbed wire fences are prohibited except in the
Light Industrial or Industrial Zoning Districts as described below.
(6) All mechanical equipment shall be screened from view from the street right-of-way.
Rooftop equipment shall be screened by a parapet wall or a fence the height of which
is at least equal to the top of the rooftop equipment and is compatible with exterior
materials and architectural features of the building. Equipment associated with solar
and wind energy systems are exempt from this provision if screening would interfere
with system operations.
(7) For all other standards related to visual nuisances and threats to the health, safety,
and welfare of the community, the City's adopted International Property
Maintenance Code shall apply.
(c) Regulations By Zoning District. Fences and the screening of outdoor storage shall be
governed by the following provisions:
(1) All Residential Zoning Districts.
a. Fences in all front yards shall not exceed four feet in height. Fences in side and
rear yards shall not exceed six feet in height.
b. Storage in all front yards may occur solely upon a driveway and in no other
location. Any storage shall be behind the lot line.
c. Only one of the following may be stored in all front yards of any lot:
1. Recreational camping vehicle.
2. Trailer.
d. No personal motorized recreational vehicle or boat may be stored in a front yard,
except upon a trailer.
e. The storage in any front yard of landscaping or construction materials may not
exceed 30 days.
f. Items stored in the side and rear yard may not be stored within five feet of the
lot line.
g. All outdoor storage, including any storage of a motorized vehicle, recreational
camping vehicle, fish house, trailer, boat, or personal motorized recreational
vehicle, in the side or rear yard must be screened from view of adjacent
properties by a wall or fence not more than six feet in height and not less than 75
percent opacity, or by vegetation of not less than six feet in height and not less
than 75 percent opacity year round.
h. Views of storage in any side or rear yard from the street right-of-way must be at
least 50 percent obscured by screening.
i. All mechanical equipment, including rooftop units, shall be screened from view
from the street right-of-way.
(2) All Other Zoning Districts.
a. Fences shall not exceed eight feet in height except as noted below.
b. Barbed wire fences are permitted in Light Industrial and Industrial Zoning
Districts. No barbed wire shall be erected upon any fence at a height lower than
seven feet.
c. No materials or equipment shall be stored outside, unless screened in such a
manner as not to be visible from adjacent properties or street right-of-way. All
outdoor storage shall be screened by a wall, fence, or vegetation not less than six
feet in height and not less than 90 percent opacity year round. No storage shall
be permitted within required landscaped areas.
d. Storage of automobile sales inventory on surface lots is allowed by conditional
use permit in the Light Industrial and Industrial Zoning Districts. With the
permission of the property owner, automobile sales inventory may be stored in
parking ramps in the Office Zoning District. The City reserves the right to disallow
this storage if parking for the principal uses is negatively impacted.
e. A solid screen, consisting of either a solid fence or wall not less than six feet in
height, or a planted landscape screen providing at least 90 percent opacity year
round and at least six feet in height at the time of planting, shall be installed and
maintained along all lot lines separating an Industrial Zoning District from any
Residential or Institutional Zoning District.
f. All waste material, debris, refuse, junk or damaged vehicles, or vehicles under
repair or being stored in connection with repair services, shall be either kept
entirely within an enclosed building or completely screened from adjacent
properties and street rights-of-way.
g. All mechanical equipment, including rooftop units, shall be screened from view
from the street right-of-way.
Outdoor storage as a principal use in an Industrial Zoning District shall not
include overnight parking of semitrailers or other vehicles or equipment.
(d) Exceptions. Any deviation from this section shall require a variance in accordance with this
chapter except for the following:
(1) Tennis and basketball courts in all zoning districts may have a single perimeter fence
no higher than 10 feet. Such fences shall be located to the rear of the principal
structure and shall require a minimum three-foot strip of landscaping around the
entire perimeter.
(2) A wall or fence not exceeding six feet in height is permitted in the front yard of all
properties directly adjoining a minor arterial street or adjoining the frontage road of a
principal arterial, freeway, or expressway; as designated by the City.
(3) A wall or fence not exceeding 12 feet in height is permitted in Light Industrial and
Industrial Zoning Districts solely for the purpose of screening outdoor storage areas.
(4) The screening requirement for mechanical equipment located in the side yards of
properties in Light Industrial and Industrial Zoning Districts may be waived by the City
Manager or his/her designee.
(5) A portion of the required screening for properties in the Commercial, Light Industrial,
and Industrial Zoning Districts may be waived for enhanced security and public safety
purposes at the discretion of the City Manager or their designee, and only upon
request by the Golden Valley Police Department.
Sec. 113-157. Architectural and Material Standards.
(c), (d), (e), (f), and (g)
All mechanical equipment shall be screened from view from the street right-of-way.
Rooftop equipment shall be screened by a parapet wall or a fence the height of which
extends at least one foot above is at least equal to the top of the rooftop equipment and is
compatible with exterior materials and architectural features of the building. Equipment
associated with solar and wind energy systems are exempt from this provision if screening
would interfere with system operations.
ORDINANCE NO. 733
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amending Chapter 113: Zoning to Update Regulations
Around the Screening of Mechanicals and Outdoor Storage
The City Council for the City of Golden Valley hereby ordains as follows:
Section 1. City Code Section 113-97, Article III, entitled “Summary Use Tables” is
amended so that Table 87-2 Economic and Business Land Uses (Warehousing and
Wholesale) reads as follows:
Land Use Description C LI I O
Warehousing and Wholesale
Greenhouses X P P X
Bulk storage of gas, fuel oil, chemicals, and other liquid or solid
materials which may be considered hazardous or toxic
X X C X
Outdoor sales, including car lots, nurseries, and equipment
rentals
C X C X
Outdoor storage for vehicles and equipment X X R X
Recycling drop-off facilities X C P X
Recycling facilities X C C X
Laundries and dry-cleaning plants X C C X
Lumber yards, including outside storage X X P X
Warehouses X P P X
Wholesale-retail distribution centers X P P X
Section 2. City Code Section 113-152, Article IV, entitled “Screening and Outdoor
Storage” is amended to include the following in Subdivision (a):
Parking: In non-residential zoning districts, the temporary use of designated spaces for
vehicles associated with the primary operation of a site or as the principal use where
allowed.
Storage: The placement of an item in a location for a period of time in order to retrieve
for future use or sale.
Section 3. City Code Section 113-152, Article IV, entitled “Screening and Outdoor
Storage” is amended by adding the following in Subdivision (b) and re-numbering
accordingly:
(6) All mechanical equipment shall be screened from view from the street right-of-
way. Rooftop equipment shall be screened by a parapet wall or a fence the height
of which is at least equal to the top of the rooftop equipment and is compatible
with exterior materials and architectural features of the building. Equipment
associated with solar and wind energy systems are exempt from this provision if
screening would interfere with system operations.
Ordinance No. 733 -2- March 15, 2022
Section 4. City Code Section 113-152, Article IV, entitled “Screening and Outdoor
Storage” is amended by deleting Subdivision (c)(1)(i).
Section 5. City Code Section 113-152, Article IV, entitled “Screening and Outdoor
Storage” is amended in Subdivision (c)(2) to read as follows:
g. Outdoor storage as a principal use in an Industrial Zoning District shall not
include overnight parking of semitrailers or other vehicles or equipment.
Section 6. City Code Section 113-157, Article IV, entitled “Architectural and Materials
Standards” is amended in Subdivision (c)(1) to read as follows:
d. Screening. Utility service structures (such as utility meters, utility lines,
and transformers), refuse and recycling containers, and other ancillary
equipment must be inside a building or be screened from off-site views.
Rooftop equipment shall be screened by a parapet wall or a fence the
height of which is at least equal to the top of the rooftop equipment and is
compatible with exterior materials and architectural features of the
building. Equipment associated with solar and wind energy systems are
exempt from this provision if screening would interfere with system
operations.
Section 7. City Code Section 113-157, Article IV, entitled “Architectural and Materials
Standards” is amended in Subdivision (d)(1) to read as follows:
d. Screening. Utility service structures (such as utility meters, utility lines,
and transformers), refuse and recycling containers, and other ancillary
equipment must be inside a building or be screened from off-site views.
Rooftop equipment shall be screened by a parapet wall or a fence the
height of which is at least equal to the top of the rooftop equipment and is
compatible with exterior materials and architectural features of the
building. Equipment associated with solar and wind energy systems are
exempt from this provision if screening would interfere with system
operations.
Section 8. City Code Section 113-157, Article IV, entitled “Architectural and Materials
Standards” is amended in Subdivision (e)(1) to read as follows:
d. Screening. Utility service structures (such as utility meters, utility lines,
and transformers), refuse and recycling containers, and other ancillary
equipment must be inside a building or be screened from off-site views.
Rooftop equipment shall be screened by a parapet wall or a fence the
height of which is at least equal to the top of the rooftop equipment and is
compatible with exterior materials and architectural features of the
building. Equipment associated with solar and wind energy systems are
exempt from this provision if screening would interfere with system
operations.
Ordinance No. 733 -3- March 15, 2022
Section 9. City Code Section 113-157, Article IV, entitled “Architectural and Materials
Standards” is amended in Subdivision (g)(1) to read as follows:
d. Screening. Utility service structures (such as utility meters, utility lines,
and transformers), refuse and recycling containers, and other ancillary
equipment must be inside a building or be screened from off-site views.
Rooftop equipment shall be screened by a parapet wall or a fence the
height of which is at least equal to the top of the rooftop equipment and is
compatible with exterior materials and architectural features of the
building. Equipment associated with solar and wind energy systems are
exempt from this provision if screening would interfere with system
operations.
Section 10. This ordinance shall take effect from and after its passage and publication
as required by law.
Adopted by the City Council this 15th day of March, 2022.
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Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________
Theresa J. Schyma, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 22-026
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 733
WHEREAS, the City has adopted the above referenced amendment of the Golden
Valley City Code; and
WHEREAS, the verbatim text of the amendment is cumbersome, and the expense of
the publication of the complete text is not justified.
NOT THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GOLDEN VALLEY, MINNESOTA that the following summary is hereby approved for official
publication:
SUMMARY PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 733
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amending Chapter 113: Zoning to Update Regulations
Around the Screening of Mechanicals and Outdoor Storage
This is a summary of the provisions of Ordinance No. 733 which has been approved for
publication by the City Council.
At the March 15, 2022, City Council meeting, the Golden Valley City Council enacted
Ordinance No. 733 amending City Code Chapter 113 to allow for the creation of temporary
outdoor service areas for restaurants and other retail uses. The full ordinance is available to
the public at the City Clerk’s Office, 7800 Golden Valley Road during normal business hours
and online at www.goldenvalleymn.gov/code/.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Golden Valley, Minnesota on March 15, 2022.
_____________________
Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
Attested:
________________________
Theresa J. Schyma, City Clerk
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
March 15, 2022
Agenda Item
5. A. 1. Zoning Map Amendment for Artessa Senior Cooperative located on a Portion of 7001 Golden
Valley Road
Prepared By
Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager
Summary
At the February 2, 2022, meeting of the City Council, Artessa Development, LLC, brought a petition to
amend the City’s Future Land Use Map and to rezone a portion of the property addressed as 7001
Golden Valley Road for High Density Residential use instead of the current designation of Institutional
(Parks and Natural Areas). This would allow for the construction of a senior cooperative building.
At the meeting, a public hearing was held for both items and the Council voted (4-1) to approve a
resolution related to the change in land use. This action required additional review by the Metropolitan
Council since it would require modification to the City’s Comprehensive Plan, and so the rezoning was
tabled until this outside review could be completed.
In late February, the Metropolitan Council notified City staff that it had completed its review of the
Comprehensive Plan Amendment and approved the change. With this approval in place, staff is returning
to the City Council in order to consider the Zoning Map amendment. Consideration of a preliminary plat
request is also appropriate at this time and is addressed in a separate staff memo.
Staff Findings
Staff’s findings on this rezoning have not changed since the public hearing in February:
1. The City would benefit from the addition of affordable units that would be required as a result of
a change in zoning.
2. The proposed use of this site for High Density Residential – and more specifically as a senior
cooperative building – fits with a number of the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan
while potentially conflicting with others.
3. The site is currently in an area with a variety of zoning designations nearby, but none are as
intense or allow for the extent of massing that could result here should the property be zoned for
High Density Residential.
4. Instead of acting as a transition between different zoning designations (Single-Family Residential
(R-1) and Office to Institutional - Parks and Natural Areas), the proposed designation could
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function as a barrier by inserting a more intense designation between other less intense
designations.
5. A High Density Residential zoning designation has typically be located near a commercial node –
providing access to retail and services – or on a major roadway with access to high frequency
transit. The location being proposed lacks those qualities. Senior housing, however, may benefit
from being removed from a busier corridor.
6. Though potential residents of a multi-family building would have views of the Golden Valley
Country Club grounds, the site is private property and no public open space is nearby to allow for
outdoor recreation (active or passive).
7. Engineering staff have concluded that the amount of traffic generated by a senior use is able to
be absorbed by Country Club Drive given its current traffic levels and its type of construction. The
increase in trips would not impact the safety or operations of the associated intersections.
8. A specific project has been proposed in association with the change in zoning, but there is no
guarantee a more intense or impactful proposal would not emerge that would be allowed once a
High Density Residential zoning district was established.
Financial Or Budget Considerations
None
Recommended Action
• Motion adopt Ordinance No. 731, Amending the Zoning Map and Rezoning the Southeast Corner of
7001 Golden Valley Road from Institutional - Parks and Natural Areas (I-P) to High Density Residential
(R-4).
• Motion to adopt Resolution No. 22-027 Authorizing Summary Publication of Ordinance No. 731.
Supporting Documents
• Ordinance No. 731, Amending the Zoning Map and Rezoning the Southeast Corner of 7001 Golden
Valley Road from Institutional - Parks and Natural Areas (I-P) to High Density Residential (R-4) (3
pages)
• Resolution No. 22-027, Authorizing Summary Publication of Ordinance No. 731 (1 page)
ORDINANCE NO. 731
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE CHAPTER 113
Rezoning the Southeast Corner of 7001 Golden Valley Road from
Institutional - Parks and Natural Areas (I-P) to High Density Residential (R-4)
Artessa Development, LLC, Applicant
The City Council for the City of Golden Valley hereby ordains:
Section 1. City Code chapter 113 entitled “Zoning” is amended in Section 113-55 Subd. (b)
by changing the zoning designation of certain tracts of land from Institutional - Parks and Natural
Areas (I-P) to High Density Residential (R-4).
Section 2. The tracts of land affected by this ordinance are legally described as:
Lots 1 to 9, both inclusive, Block 1, Bitzer's Place, Hennepin County, Minnesota, according to
the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota. Together with all of Fred Place, and
alleys except the West 25 feet thereof dedicated in the plat of Bitzer's Place, as vacated in
Document No. 9061961.
Lots 337 to 356, both inclusive, Belmont, according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin
County, Minnesota.
Commencing 258.08 feet East of the Southwest corner of the Southeast Quarter of the
Northwest Quarter of Section 32, Township 118, North Range 21, West of the 5th Principal
Meridian; thence North to the center of the Watertown Road, thence West along said road to
a point 2 rods East of the West line of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter,
thence North to a point 2 rods East and 2 rods South of the North line of Section 32; thence
East and parallel with the North line of Section 32, 78 rods to the center line of the section;
thence South 78 rods to the quarter section line, thence East 80 rods to the Northeast corner
of the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of said Section; thence South to the
Southeast corner of said Southwest Quarter of said Northeast Quarter; thence West along
the center line of said Section to the point of beginning, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
The following described land, to-wit: The West 3/4 of the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast
Quarter of said Section 32, Township 118, Range 21, except however, the right of way of the
Electric Short Line Railroad Company across the said land as described in a deed recorded
in Book 670 of Deeds, Page 60; also except the land conveyed to the Electric Short Line
Railroad Company by a deed recorded in Book 720 of Deeds, Page 640, and lying Northerly
of Golden Valley Road, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
The West 330 feet of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 32,
Township 118, Range 21, except that part thereof taken for the Electric Short Line Railroad
right of way. Also that parcel of land described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest
corner of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 32, Township 118,
Range 21; thence East along the center line of said Section, 330 feet; thence South and
parallel with the West line of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, 47.5 feet to the
Northerly line of the County Road as now laid out and opened; thence Northwesterly along
the Northerly line of said County Road to the point of beginning, Hennepin County,
Minnesota.
North 2 rods of East 40 rods of Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 32,
Township 118, Range 21, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
All that part of the East Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section
32, Township 118, Range 21, described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at a point in the center
line of County Highway No. 6, commonly known as 19th Avenue North, where the center line
of said road is intersected by the West line of the East Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of
the Northeast Quarter of said Section 32, thence North along the West line of said East
Quarter of Northwest Quarter of Northeast Quarter to a point 346.3 feet South of the North
line of said Section, said point being the Southwest corner of that certain tract of land deeded
by Fred H. Hanover to Aug. Jacob and Aug. Walz in Book 1173 of Deeds, Page 363; thence
Northeasterly making an angle of 80 degrees to the right from said last described course
along the Southerly line of said tract deeded to Aug. Jacob and Aug. Walz a distance of
60.97 feet to a point 60 feet due East of the West line of the East Quarter of the Northwest
Quarter of Northeast Quarter; thence South parallel with and 60 feet due East of West line of
East Quarter of Northwest Quarter of Northeast Quarter, a distance of 830 feet, more or less,
to the center line of said County Highway No. 6; thence Southwesterly along the center line of
said Highway to the point of beginning, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
West Sixty (W 60) feet of that part of the East Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of the
Northeast Quarter of Section 32, Township 118, North Range 21, West of the 5th Principal
Meridian, Hennepin County, Minnesota described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast
corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 32; thence South along
the East line of said Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 32 a distance of
255.75 feet; thence Southwesterly making an angle of 48 degrees and 45 minutes to the right
from said last described course a distance of 53.54 feet; thence Southwesterly making an
angle of 25 degrees and 54 minutes to the right from said last described course a distance of
95.1 feet; thence Westerly a distance of 195.3 feet to a point in the West line of the East
Quarter of Northwest Quarter of Northeast Quarter of said Section 32 said point being 346.3
feet South of the North line of said Section 32; thence North along the West line of said East
Quarter of Northwest Quarter of Northeast Quarter to the North line of said Section; thence
East along the North line of said Section 32 a distance of 327.05 feet to the point of
beginning.
Hennepin County, Minnesota, Abstract Property and Torrens Property
Section 3. City Code Chapter 1 entitled “General Provisions” and Sec. 1-8 entitled
“General Penalty; Continuing Violations” are hereby adopted in their entirety, by reference, as
though repeated verbatim herein.
Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect form and after its passage and publication
as required by law.
Adopted by the City Council this 15th day of March 2022.
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Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Theresa J. Schyma, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 22-027
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 731
WHEREAS, the City has adopted the above referenced amendment of the Golden
Valley City Code; and
WHEREAS, the verbatim text of the amendment is cumbersome, and the expense of
the publication of the complete text is not justified.
NOT THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GOLDEN VALLEY, MINNESOTA that the following summary is hereby approved for official
publication:
SUMMARY PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 731
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Rezoning the Southeast Corner of 7001 Golden Valley Road from
Institutional - Parks and Natural Areas (I-P) to High Density Residential (R-4)
Artessa Development, LLC, Applicant
This is a summary of the provisions of Ordinance No. 731 which has been approved for
publication by the City Council.
At the March 15, 2022, City Council meeting, the Golden Valley City Council enacted
Ordinance No. 731 amending City Code Chapter 113 to change the zoning designation of
certain tracts of land from Institutional - Parks and Natural Areas to High Density Residential
(R-4). The full ordinance is available to the public at the City Clerk’s Office, 7800 Golden
Valley Road during normal business hours and online at www.goldenvalleymn.gov/code/.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Golden Valley, Minnesota on March 15, 2022.
_____________________
Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
Attested:
_________________________
Theresa J. Schyma, City Clerk
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
March 15, 2022
Agenda Item
5. A. 2. Approve Preliminary Plan for Subdivision for Artessa Senior Cooperative located on a Portion
of 7001 Golden Valley Road
Prepared By
Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager
Summary
As referenced in the accompanying zoning memo, at the February 2, 2022, meeting of the City Council,
the Council voted to approve a land use change for the property located in the southeast portion of 7001
Golden Valley Road. This action required additional review by the Metropolitan Council. With this
approval now in place, staff is returning to the City Council with a request for approval of a preliminary
plat to divide the existing property and create a new 2.35 acre parcel in order to allow the applicant to
proceed with a proposal to develop the site as a senior cooperative building.
Evaluation of Preliminary Plat
According to Section 109-67 of the City Code, the following are the regulations governing approval of
preliminary plats for subdivisions:
Factor/Finding
1. The Council may require changes or revisions as it deems necessary for the health, safety,
general welfare, and convenience of the City.
Standard met. There is no need for the dedication of additional right-of-way at this time.
2. The approval of a preliminary plat is tentative only, involving only the general acceptability
of the layout as submitted.
Standard met. Staff have reviewed the layout and find it to be generally acceptable.
3. Prior to approval of the preliminary plat by the Council, the engineering proposals
pertaining to water supply, storm drainage, sanitary sewer service, roadway widths, traffic
impacts, and the surfacing of streets shall be approved by the City engineer and other public
officials having jurisdiction.
City Council Regular Meeting Executive Summary
City of Golden Valley
March 15, 2022
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Standard conditionally met. While the specifics of the site design remain to be fully developed
as part of the submittals for the potential site development, there are no known issues related
to water supply, storm drainage, or sanitary sewer service. Increases in traffic created by this
proposal, while impacting adjacent properties, would not rise to the level of concern with
respect to congestion or roadway condition. Staff are requiring copies of shared access
agreements with the Golden Valley Country Club for review.
4. No plat shall be approved for a subdivision which covers an area subject to periodic
flooding or which contains extremely poor drainage facilities and which would make
adequate drainage of the streets and lots difficult or impossible, unless the subdivider agrees
to make improvements which will, in the opinion of the City Engineer, make the area
completely safe for occupancy and provide adequate street and lot drainage.
Standard met. The City Engineer has determined that the site should drain adequately.
5. No plat shall be approved for a subdivision that does not meet the requirements specified
in this chapter.
Standard met.
Financial Or Budget Considerations
None.
Recommended Action
Based on the findings above, motion to approve the proposed Preliminary Plan for Subdivision for a
portion of 7100 Golden Valley Road (Artessa at Golden Valley) subject to the following conditions:
1. The applicant shall include on the final plat the dedication of all drainage and utility easements
deemed necessary to meet City Code requirements.
2. A park dedication fee equal to 6% of the land value shall be paid prior to the release of the final plat.
3. The applicant shall provide copies of the shared use access easements/agreements over the Golden
Valley Country Club property for vehicle trips associated with the development onto Country Club
Drive and Golden Valley Road for review by the City.
4. The City Attorney will determine if a title review is necessary prior to approval of the final plat.
Supporting Documents
• Preliminary Plat for Artessa Golden Valley (1 page)
LOT 1BLOCK 1N00°03'28"E 266.88N00°32'13"W 53.63S78°27'20"E 62.52320.65Δ=7°54'11"R=2324.66S03°38'29"W6.00 C=8.90CB=S86°28'05"ER=2330.66Δ=0°13'07"8.90S03°34'58"W28.40 46.65Δ=26°19'52"R=101.50 S27°26'27"W 61.57 43.12Δ=24°57'28"R=99.00
P.O.B.SE Corner of the W 330.00 Feet ofthe SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 ofSec. 32, Twp. 118, Rng. 21E Line of the W 330.00 Feet
of the SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of
Sec. 32, Twp. 118, Rng. 21N Line of the NE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 and theS Line of the SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 ofSec. 32, Twp. 118, Rng. 21E Line of the SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 and theW Line of the SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 ofSec. 32, Twp. 118, Rng. 21W Line of the NE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 and theE Line of the NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 ofSec. 32, Twp. 118, Rng. 21E Line of the W 330.00 Feetof the NE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 ofSec. 32, Twp. 118, Rng. 21N89°55'27"W 332.50S00°03'29"W 90.97N Line of the NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 and theS Line of the SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 ofSec. 32, Twp. 118, Rng. 21N'ly Right of Way Line of Country Club DriveWidth VariesC.R. DOC. NOARTESSA GOLDEN VALLEYKNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS: That (COMPANY NAME), a (TYPE OF COMPANY), fee owner of the following described property situated in the State of Minnesota, County of Hennepin,to wit:That part of the West 330.00 feet of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, the West 330.00 feet of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, and the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, all in Section 32, Township 118, Range 21, Hennepin County, Minnesota, described as follows:Beginning at the southeast corner of said West 330.00 feet of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 32; thence on an assumed bearing of North 00 degrees 03 minutes 28 seconds East along the east line of said Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 32 for 266.88 feet; thence North 89 degrees 55 minutes 27 seconds West for332.50 feet; thence South 00 degrees 03 minutes 29 seconds West for 90.97 feet; thence southwesterly for 43.12 feet along a tangential curve concave to the northwest, having a radius of99.00 feet and a central angle of 24 degrees 57 minutes 28 seconds; thence South 27 degrees 26 minutes 27 seconds West for 61.57 feet; thence southwesterly for 46.65 feet along atangential curve, concave to the southeast, having a radius of 101.50 feet and a central angle of 26 degrees 19 minutes 52 seconds; thence South 03 degrees 34 minutes 58 seconds Westfor 28.40 feet to the northerly right of way line of Country Club Drive; thence southeasterly along said northerly right of way line to the east line of said West 330.00 feet of the NortheastQuarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 32; thence northerly along said east line to the point of beginning and there terminating.Has caused the same to be surveyed and platted as ARTESSA GOLDEN VALLEY and does hereby dedicate to the public for public use the public way and the drainage and utility easements as createdby this plat.In witness whereof said (COMPANY NAME), a (TYPE OF COMPANY), has caused these presents to be signed by its proper officer this day of , 20.SIGNED: (COMPANY NAME)By: Its:STATE OF , COUNTY OF This instrument was acknowledged before me this day of , 20, by , its of (COMPANY NAME), a (TYPE OF COMPANY), on behalf of the company. My Commission Expires:Notary Public, Signature Notary Public, Printed NameNotary Public County,SURVEYORS CERTIFICATEI Rory L. Synstelien do hereby certify that this plat was prepared by me or under my direct supervision; that I am a duly Licensed Land Surveyor in the State of Minnesota; that this plat is a correctrepresentation of the boundary survey; that all mathematical data and labels are correctly designated on this plat; that all monuments depicted on this plat have been or will be set within one year;that all water boundaries and wet lands, as defined in Minnesota Statutes, Section 505.01, Subd. 3, as of the date of this certificate are shown and labeled on this plat; and all public ways are shownand labeled on this plat.Dated this day of , 20.Rory L. Synstelien, Licensed Land SurveyorMinnesota License No. 44565STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF __________________This instrument was acknowledged before me this day of, 20, by Rory L. Synstelien. My Commission Expires:Notary Public, Signature Notary Public, Printed NameNotary Public County,GOLDEN VALLEY, MINNESOTAThis plat of ARTESSA GOLDEN VALLEY was approved and accepted by the City Council of Golden Valley, Minnesota at a regular meeting thereof heldthis day of , 20, and said plat is in compliance with the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Section 505.03, Subd. 2.City Council, City of Golden Valley, MinnesotaBy:, Mayor By:, City ManagerRESIDENT AND REAL ESTATE SERVICES, Hennepin County, MinnesotaI hereby certify that taxes payable in 20 and prior years have been paid for land described on this plat, dated this day of , 20.Mark V. Chapin, County AuditorBy:, DeputySURVEY DIVISION, Hennepin County, MinnesotaPursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 383B.565 (1969), this plat has been approved this day of , 20.Chris F. Mavis, County SurveyorBy:COUNTY RECORDER, Hennepin County, MinnesotaI hereby certify that the within plat of ARTESSA GOLDEN VALLEY was recorded in this office this day of , 20, at O'Clock M.Amber Bougie, County RecorderBy:, DeputyREGISTRAR OF TITLES, Hennepin County, MinnesotaI hereby certify that the within plat of ARTESSA GOLDEN VALLEY was filed in this office this day of , 20, at O'Clock M.Amber Bougie, Registrar of TitlesBy:, DeputyNBearings are based on the E line of the W 330.00 feet ofthe Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter ofSection 32, Township 118, Range 32having an assumed bearing of N 00°03'28" E60153001530SCALE IN FEETDRAFT
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Event Event Time Location
MARCH
Thursday, March 24
Golden Valley Business Council Meeting 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Hybrid
Brookview - Valley View Room
APRIL
Tuesday, April 5
Special City Council Meeting
(Commissioner Interviews) (Tentative)5:00 PM - 6:15 PM Hybrid - Council Chambers
City Council Meeting 6:30 PM Hybrid - Council Chambers
Saturday, April 9
Seven Dreams Education Foundation “Bird Bash”5:00 PM
Marriott Northwest
7025 Northland Drive N, Brooklyn
Park
Tuesday, April 12
Special City Council Meeting
(Commissioner Interviews) (Tentative)5:00 PM - 6:15 PM Hybrid - Council Chambers
Council Work Session 6:30 PM Hybrid - Council Chambers
Tuesday, April 19
Special City Council Meeting
(Commissioner Interviews) (Tentative)5:00 PM - 6:15 PM Hybrid - Council Chambers
City Council Meeting 6:30 PM Hybrid - Council Chambers
Saturday, April 23
Run the Valley 7:45 AM Brookview
Thursday, April 28
Golden Valley Business Council Meeting 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Hybrid
Brookview - Valley View Room
Board/Commission Recognition Dinner 5:30 PM Brookview
MAY
Tuesday, May 3
City Council Meeting 6:30 PM Hybrid - Council Chambers
Tuesday, May 10
HRA Work Session 6:30 PM Hybrid - Council Chambers
Council Work Session 6:30 PM Hybrid - Council Chambers
Tuesday, May 17
City Council Meeting 6:30 PM Hybrid - Council Chambers
Thursday, May 19
Building An Equitable Golden Valley Quarterly Conversation:
Environmental Justice 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM Virtual Event
Thursday, May 26
Golden Valley Business Council Meeting 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Hybrid
Brookview - Valley View Room
Monday, May 30
City Offices Closed for Observance of Memorial Day