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2023-06-20 Regular MeetingDocuSign Envelope ID: 9C45DAF8-10EB-4898-AD73-6F188E85683D 7800 Golden Valley Road I Golden Valley, MN 55427 763-593-80121 TTY 763-593-39681763-593-8109 (fax) I www.goidenvalieymn.gov citI, o/ Vk goWnN'r valley June 20, 2023 — 6:30 PM Council Chambers Hybrid Meeting CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 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. 1. Call to Order Mayor Harris called the meeting to order at 6:50 pm. 1A. Pledge of Allegiance and Land Acknowledgement Mayor Harris led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance and read the City's Land Acknowledgement statement. 1B. Roll Call Present: Mayor Shep Harris, Council Members Sophia Ginis, Maurice Harris, Denise La Mere - Anderson, and Gillian Rosenquist Staff present: City Manager Cruikshank, Community Development Director Flores, Housing and Economic Development Manager Shoquist, Planning Manager Zimmerman, Assistant City Engineer Kakach, Finance Director Virnig, and City Clerk Schyma 1C. Receive Award for the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Finance Director Virnig introduced Joel Merry, State Representative for the Minnesota Government Finance Officers Association and Assistant Finance Director from Minnetonka, who presented the award to the City of Golden Valley for their 2021 Financial Report. Mayor Harris thanked Finance Department staff for their important and thorough work in budgeting and financial reporting. 2. Additions and Corrections to Agenda Motion by Rosenquist, Second by Ginis to approve the agenda as submitted. Motion carried 5-0. 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. DocuSign Envelope ID: 9C45DAF8-10EB-4898-AD73-6F188E85683D Motion by Rosenquist, Second by La Mere -Anderson to approve the Consent Agenda as revised: removal of Items #3D.1. Adopt Resolution No. 23-045 Accepting uonations for the 2023 Bike Rodeo Outreach Event and Promotional Items from the Golden Valley Crime Prevention Fund; #3D.2. Adopt Resolution No. 23-046 Accepting a Donation for the 2023 Summer Concert Series at Brookview Park from the Golden Valley Federated Women's Club; and #3D.3. Adopt Resolution No. 23-047 Accepting a Donation for a Park Bench to be Located at Brookview Park Honoring Heather Reichmalmberg. Motion carried 5-0. 3A. Approval of City Council Minutes: 3A.1. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of June 6, 2023 3B. Approval of City Check Registers 3C. Bids, Quotes, and Contracts: 3C.1. Approve Contract for Scheid Park Shelter Roof Replacement with KRJ Incorporated 3C.2. Approve Contract for Traffic Signal Maintenance with Traffic Control Corporation 3C.3. Approve Contract with Intereum for Audio and Video Improvement for the City Hall Council Conference Room 3C.4. Approve Purchase from AIM Electronics for the Electric Sign Board Replacement for City Hall 3D. Grants and Donations: t R-Ireelkiview D L 4 the ! ld Valley Ce.deFated Wemer.'s 3E. Adopt Resolution No. 23-048 Assigning 2022 Fund Balance to Remote Fire Station 3F. Adopt Resolution No. 23-057 Approving Modification to PTO/Vacation Maximum Accrual Cap for Sworn Peace Officers 3. Items Removed From the Consent Agenda: 3D.1. Adopt Resolution No. 23-045 Accepting Donations for the 2023 Bike Rodeo Outreach Event and Promotional Items from the Golden Valley Crime Prevention Fund Council Member Harris thanked the Golden Valley Crime Prevention Fund for their generous donation. Mayor Harris announced the Public Safety Open House on June 21 and thanked public safety staff and the Crime Prevention Fund for their hard work on this fun community event. Motion by M. Harris, Second by Rosenquist to adopt Resolution No. 23-045 accepting the donations from the Golden Valley Crime Prevention Fund for the 2023 Bike Rodeo outreach event and promotional items. Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: S. Harris, Ginis, M. Harris, La Mere - Anderson, Rosenquist. Opposed: N/A) DocuSign Envelope ID: 9C45DAF8-10EB-4898-AD73-6F188E85683D 3D.2. Adopt Resolution No. 23-046 Accepting a Donation for the 2023 Summer Concert Series at Brookview Park from the Golden Valley Federated Women's Club Council Member Harris thanked the Golden Valley Federated Women's Club for their donation and continued support of community events in Golden Valley. Motion by M. Harris, Second by Ginis to adopt Resolution No. 23-046 accepting a donation from the Golden Valley Federated Women's Club for the 2023 Summer Concert Series at Brookview Park. Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: S. Harris, Ginis, M. Harris, La Mere - Anderson, Rosenquist. Opposed: N/A) 3D.3. Adopt Resolution No. 23-047 Accepting a Donation for a Park Bench to be Located at Brookview Park Honoring Heather Reichmalmberg Council Member Harris thanked the Goldenberg family for the addition of a park bench honoring Heather Reichmalmberg to be located at Brookview Park. He further commended all donors whose contributions help make parks in Golden Valley more inclusive and accessible. Motion by M. Harris, Second by La Mere -Anderson to Resolution No. 23-047 accepting the donation from the Goldenberg family for the addition of a park bench at Brookview Park honoring Heather Reichmalmberg. Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: S. Harris, Ginis, M. Harris, La Mere - Anderson, Rosenquist. Opposed: N/A) 4. Public Hearing 4A. Adopt Resolution No. 23-049 Approving a Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment Financing District within Valley Square Redevelopment Project Area Housing and Economic Development Manager Shoquist discussed the staff report including the project site, phased plan of development, and Mixed Income Housing Policy. She noted that Municipal Advisor Tom Denaway of Baker Tilly, Attorney Ron Batty of Kennedy & Graven, and Developer Brian Woolsey were in attendance to answer any questions the HRA may have. Mr. Denaway provided information on tax increment financing (TIF) including financial analysis, Renewal & Renovation TIF District eligibility, limitation on use of TIF revenue in Renewal & Renovation District, Renewal & Renovation TIF District duration, TIF revenue projections and proposed TIF assistance budget. Mayor Harris opened the public hearing. Cathy Waldhauser, 3220 Orchard Avenue, stated her support for the project and the creation of a TIF District. She asked staff for clarification on a few points regarding TIF, affordable housing, and the development. Ruth Paradise, 8515 Duluth Street, stated her support for the project and the creation of a TIF District to provide affordable housing in Golden Valley. She believes using TIF for this project is necessary and is beneficial for the City and for the developer. DocuSign Envelope ID: 9C45DAF8-10EB-4898-AD73-61`188E85683D Mayor Harris closed the public hearing. Housing and Economic Development Manager Shoquist discussed the typical timelines for bringing affordable housing developments to completion. She stated that the ultimate goal is to improve the diversity of affordable housing stock including additional developments that have a higher ratio of units with multiple bedrooms. Council Member Ginis stated her support for affordable housing opportunities and stated that while this particular project will not provide many units with multiple bedrooms, she hopes that this project is a starting point for more diversity in housing stock and options for individuals and families that want to live in Golden Valley. Mayor Harris and Council Member La Mere -Anderson agreed with Council Member Ginis and added that this project helps the City make a huge leap forward on the Council's commitment to affordable housing. Council Member Rosenquist further agreed with the comments of Council. She added that there is currently an affordable housing crisis so to be able to move quickly on this project is important even though it won't check every box on the City's wish -list. The Council thanked staff for being aggressive and making affordable housing options a possibility in Golden Valley. Housing and Economic Development Manager Shoquist stated that per Minnesota Statutes, the Council is required to consider certain findings regarding TIF. The Council consensus was to adopt the following TIF findings as part of Resolution No. 23-049: • The TIF expenditures are necessary and desirable for the sound and orderly development of the Redevelopment Project Area and of the community as a whole, and for the protection and preservation of the public health, safety, and general welfare; • The proposed redevelopment would not occur but for the use of tax increment financing; • The TIF District qualifies as a renovation and renewal district; • The TIF Plan conforms to general plans for development of the City as a whole; and • The objectives of encouraging development and redevelopment within the Valley Square Redevelopment Project Area will be advanced by adoption of the TIF Plan. Motion by M. Harris, Second by La Mere -Anderson to adopt Resolution No. 23-049 Approving a Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment Financing District within Valley Square Redevelopment Project Area. Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: S. Harris, Ginis, M. Harris, La Mere - Anderson, Rosenquist. Opposed: N/A) 4B. Approve Vacation of Easements for Sentinel Development (640 Golden Valley LLC) 1. Vacation of Easement Platted Drainage and Utility Easement Golden Valley State Bank Addition (Lot 1, Block 1), Resolution No. 23-050 2. Vacation of Easement Golden Valley Road (Maren Lane), Resolution No. 23-051 3. Vacation of Easement Golden Valley Road (Vermont Avenue), Resolution No. 23-052 DocuSign Envelope ID: 9C45DAF8-10EB-4898-AD73-6F188E85683D 4. Platted Drainage and Utility Easement Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley Drive, and Wisconsin Ave N (Lots 1&2, Block 2), Resolution No. 23-053 5. Deeded Sanitary Sewer Easement Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley Drive, and Wisconsin Ave N (Lot 2, Block 2), Resolution No. 23-054 6. Vacation of Golden Valley Drive Right of Way, Resolution No. 23-055 Assistant City Engineer Kakach discussed the staff report, the need for the vacation of each easement, and the six separate public hearings that are required for the process. Mayor Harris opened the public hearing for the vacation of platted drainage and utility easement Golden Valley State Bank Addition (Lot 1, Block 1). As there were no comments, the public hearing was closed. Mayor Harris opened the public hearing for the vacation of easement Golden Valley Road (Maren Lane). As there were no comments, the public hearing was closed. Mayor Harris opened the public hearing for the vacation of easement Golden Valley Road (Vermont Avenue). As there were no comments, the public hearing was closed. Mayor Harris opened the public hearing for the platted drainage and utility easement Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley Drive, and Wisconsin Ave N (Lots 1&2, Block 2). As there were no comments, the public hearing was closed. Mayor Harris opened the public hearing for the deeded sanitary sewer easement Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley Drive, and Wisconsin Ave N (Lot 2, Block 2). As there were no comments, the public hearing was closed. Mayor Harris opened the public hearing for the vacation of Golden Valley Drive right of way. As there were no comments, the public hearing was closed. 1. Motion by La Mere -Anderson, Second by M. Harris to adopt Resolution No. 23-050 Vacating Platted Drainage and Utility Easement Golden Valley State Bank Addition (Lot 1, Block 1). Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: S. Harris, Ginis, M. Harris, La Mere - Anderson, Rosenquist. Opposed: N/A) 2. Motion by M. Harris, Second by Rosenquist to adopt Resolution No. 23-051 Vacating Golden Valley Road (Maren Lane) Easement. Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: S. Harris, Ginis, M. Harris, La Mere - Anderson, Rosenquist. Opposed: N/A) 3. Motion by Rosenquist, Second by M. Harris to adopt Resolution No. 23-052 Vacating Golden Valley Road (Vermont Avenue) Easement. Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: S. Harris, Ginis, M. Harris, La Mere - Anderson, Rosenquist. Opposed: N/A) 4. Motion by Ginis, Second by La Mere -Anderson to adopt Resolution No. 23-053 Vacating Platted Drainage and Utility Easement Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley Drive, and Wisconsin DocuSign Envelope ID: 9C45DAF8-10EB-4898-AD73-6F188E85683D Ave N (Lots 1&2, Block 2). Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: S. Harris, Ginis, M. Harris, La Mere - Anderson, Rosenquist. Opposed: N/A) 5. Motion by M. Harris, Second by Rosenquist to adopt Resolution No. 23-054 Vacating Deeded Sanitary Sewer Easement Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley Drive, and Wisconsin Ave N (Lot 2, Block 2). Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: S. Harris, Ginis, M. Harris, La Mere - Anderson, Rosenquist. Opposed: N/A) 6. Motion by Ginis, Second by Rosenquist to adopt Resolution No. 23-055 Vacating Golden Valley Drive Right of Way. Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: S. Harris, Ginis, M. Harris, La Mere - Anderson, Rosenquist. Opposed: N/A) 5. Old Business 6. New Business 6A. Adopt Resolution No. 23-056 Approving Final Plat for Sentinel GV Planning Manager Zimmerman briefly discussed the staff report, timeline of the project, and details of the final plat. Motion by M. Harris, Second by Rosenquist to adopt Resolution 23-056, Approval of Final Plat for Sentinel GV. Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: S. Harris, Ginis, M. Harris, La Mere - Anderson, Rosenquist. Opposed: N/A) 6B. Review of Council Calendar Mayor Harris reviewed upcoming city meetings, events, and holiday closures. 6C. Mayor and Council Communications 1. Other Committee/Meeting updates 7. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:23 pm. ATTEST: FT DocuSigned by: �.� "10" Theresa J. Schyma, City Clerk �DoeQu,S/E)gned by: M. 4/--v Shepard M. Harris, Mayor