02-13-18 Council/Manager Minutes C1 te 0t
e-n!'Ar OFFICIAL MINUTES
valley COUNCIL/MANAGER MEETING
GOLDEN VALLEY, MINNESOTA
February 13, 2018
The meeting began at 6:30 pm in the Council Conference Room.
Present: Mayor Harris and Council Members: Clausen, Fonnest, Rosenquist and Schmidgall
Also present were: City Manager Cruikshank, Physical Development Director Nevinski, City
Engineer Oliver and Planning Manager Zimmerman.
1. Presentation: LimeBike
Physical Development Director Nevinski introduced Mr. Gabriel Scheer, Director of Strategic
Development with LimeBike, who provided background information on the LimeBike
Company. Mr. Scheer presented a PowerPoint presentation with information on the dockless
biking system, the cost to the consumer, the different bikes available, the bike's solar panel
charge batteries, the mobile-app synced smart lock, and the pilot program for the City. He
also answered questions from Council. City Manager Cruikshank said staff is excited about
the opportunity and the concept is consistent with several of the City's goals.
The Council discussed the pilot program, other cities who may be interested in the program,
where LimeBike's headquarters will be located, and the biking system. Council thanked staff
and LimeBike for the presentation.
2. CenterPoint Beltline Project
Physical Development Director Nevinski introduced the item. Mr. Dustin Daniels,
representative from CenterPoint Energy, was in attendance and provided an update on the
Beltline project scheduled for Golden Valley Road in 2018. The update included the
neighborhood notification process, proposed reroute of the pipeline around the corridor, the
agreement with the County for replacing a culvert in the area, and the partial closure at
Bassett Creek during the construction. City Engineer Oliver answered questions from
Council regarding the traffic control plan during the construction period and said the plan will
be reviewed as part of the permitting process. Mr. Daniels said CenterPoint Energy along
with the City will be hosting an open house for residents and will provide residents
construction updates and the current traffic control plan on their website. Physical
Development Director Nevinski said the City will have information in the City's newsletter and
a link on the City's website to CenterPoint's website.
The Council discussed the Beltline construction project, the traffic control and safety plans
that would be used during the construction period, and communication with Metro Transit
regarding detours during construction. Council thanked the CenterPoint representatives for
the update on the project.
3. Commission Annual Reports - Golden Valley Human Services Fund
Golden Valley Human Services Fund Chair Ms. Denise La-Mere Anderson presented the
proposed 2018 Strategic plan and answered questions from Council. City Manager
Cruikshank answered questions from Council.
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3. Commission Annual Reports - Golden Valley Human Services Fund - continued
The Council discussed the Human Services Fund Commission and thanked the Commission
for their service.
4. METRO Blue Line Extension Update
Planning Manager Zimmerman provided an update on the METRO Blue Line Extension
project and said staff is continuing to work with Metro Transit's project office. Mr. Zimmerman
provided information on the issues the light rail has with the BNSF railroad and the status of
federal funding for the project. He also discussed ongoing zoning and infrastructure studies,
the schedule of the project, and the Connect Blue Line Now! Lobby efforts. City Manager
Cruikshank and Physical Development Director Nevinski answered questions from Council.
The Council discussed the project schedule, properties along the proposed line, the Blue Line
lobbying efforts, and which items may be best for the Planning Department to review.
5. Council Review of Future Draft Agendas
Mayor Harris asked if the Council would like to discuss their meeting procedures. City
Manager Cruikshank said that in March there will be a conversation regarding organized
garbage collection.
The meeting adjourned at 9:35 pm.
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Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk