01-22-08
Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
January 22, 2008
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Golden Valley, Hennepin County, Minnesota was held at 7800 Golden Valley Road in said
City on January 22, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.
The following members were present: Freiberg, Loomis, Pentel, Scanlon and Shaffer. Also
present were: Thomas Burt, City Manager; Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public Works;
Allen Barnard, City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant.
Oath of Office - Police Officers Nicholas Anderson, Daniel Feldman, Kristin Hoeflin~
and David Staaf
Stacy Altonen, Police Chief, introduced the newest Police Officers, Nicholas Anderson,
Daniel Feldman, Kristin Ho~fling and David Staaf.
Mayor Loomis gave the oath of office to Police Officers Nicholas Anderson, Daniel
Feldman, Kristin Hoefling and David Staaf.
The Council congratulated the new Police Officers.
Board/Commission Oath of Office and Presentation of Certificate of Appointment
Mayor Loomis administered the oath of office and presented Certificates of Appointment,
mug and city pin to: Chuck Segelbaum, Board of Zoning Appeals and Ken Graves, Open
Space and Recreation Commission. Diane Nimmer, Human Services Foundation and Jay
Sandvik, Human Rights Commission were unable to attend the meeting.
Lego League Presentation
The Lego League Advisor, along with the Lego League participants from Sandburg Middle
School did a presentation on Environmental Issues of Home Energy Management and
Conservation.
The Council thanked the League for their presentation.
Approval of A~enda
Thomas Burt introduced the agenda item. Allen Barnard answered questions from the
Council.
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of January 22,2008 as amended: Release and Settlement of All Claims and
Agreement to Indemnify for all Liens - Hixon Lawsuit.
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Citizen Input
Mayor Loomis introduced the agenda item.
Steve Saunders, Westview Liquors, stated he is a business owner and he would like the
Council to amend the sign code to allow him to raise the height of his sign along Highway
169 because you cannot see his current sign; stated the State installed a noise wall along
Highway 169 and he has lost business and tenants because of it; he has met with the
State Representatives and the Governor and they told him it was a City matter; the State
will not remove the noise wall near his business; he wanted to know how some businesses
(Lupient) along 1-394 are allowed to have higher signage and wanted to know if he would
be allowed to raise his signage.
Thomas Burt answered questions from the Council.
The Mayor continued the meeting.
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve
the items on the consent agenda as amended: Removal of Authorization to Sign
Consulting Agreement Amendment One with Center for Energy and Environment
Consulting for Housing Rehabilitation Program, Affirming Golden Valley's Support of Active
Living and Authorization to Sign Agreement with Canadian Pacific Railway to Replace the
Louisiana Avenue South Crossing.
Mayor Loomis read the items listed on the consent agenda.
*Approval of Minutes: City Council Meeting - January 8. 2008 and Council/Manager
Meeting - January 15. 2008
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Council meeting minutes for January 8, 2008 and the Council/Manager Meeting for
January 15, 2008 as submitted.
*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
payment of the City as submitted.
*General Business Licenses
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
issuance of licenses as recommended by staff.
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*Gamblina License Exemption and Waiver of Notice ReQuirement - Church of Christ
the Kina
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of notice requirement for
Church of Christ the King.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes as follows:
Planning Commission - December 17, 2007
Human rights Commission - November 8, 2007
Bassett Creek Water Management Commission - November 14,2007
Joint Planning Commission, Environmental Commission and Open Space and Recreation
Commission - December 17, 2007
*Televisina Truck - Quotes
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to purchase
sewer televising equipment, through the Houston-Galveston Area Council consortium, from
Aries Industries Inc. for $140,114.60 and authorize the City Manager to sign the Interlocal
Contract for Cooperative Purchasing.
*Four Trucks - Quotes
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to purchase four
Ford trucks through the State of Minnesota Materials Management Division from Elk River
Ford-Dodge-Jeep as listed: F250 pickup truck for $21,568.14; diesel engine F550 cab and
chassis truck for $35,614.65; F350 4x4 pickup truck for $21,768.36; and F250 4x4 supercab
pickup truck for $23,437.21.
*Rotarv Mower - Quotes
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve the
purchase of one new 2008 Toro Groundsmaster 580-016 foot rotary mower and to trade in
the City's 1999 T oro Groundsmaster 580-0 16 foot rotary mower for a total purchase price,
including Minnesota sales tax, in the amount of $73,138.88.
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Authorization to Sign Consulting Agreement Amendment One with Center for Energy
and Environment Consulting for Housing Rehabilitation Program
Mayor Loomis stated she had received calls from residents asking if the City sells resident
mailing lists to contractors. Thomas Burt answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Loomis, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager to sign Amendment One to the Consulting Agreement with the
Center for Energy and Environment.
Affirming Golden Valley's Support of Active Living
Council Member Pentel highlighted the item.
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 08-4
RESOLUTION AFFIRMING SUPPORT FOR GOLDEN VALLEY ACTIVE LIVING
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Shaffer
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Freiberg,
Loomis, Pentel, Scanlon and Shaffer; and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and her signature attested by the City Clerk.
* Authorization to Sign Engagement Letter with Malloy, Montague, Karnowski,
Radosevich, & Co., P .A. for 2007 Audit Services
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
City Manager to sign the Engagement Letter with Malloy, Montague, Karnowski,
Radosevich & Co., P.A. for 2007 audit services for an estimated fee of $38,300.
Authorization to Sign Agreement with Canadian Pacific Railway to Replace the
Louisiana Avenue South Crossing
Council Member Pentel stated she got calls from residents regarding the crossing and
wanted to acknowledge its replacement.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager to purchase the materials sign an agreement with the Canadian
Pacific Railway to replace the existing crossing on Louisiana Avenue South for $20,000.
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Continued Item - Authorization to Sian the U.S. Mavors Climate Protection
Aareement and Assianina Environmental Commission Responsibility to Recommend
Taraets under Kvoto Protocol
Mayor Loomis introduced the agenda item. Jon Pawluk, Chair, Environmental Commission,
presented the Commission report.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
Mayor to sign the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement and assigning the
Environmental Commission the role of making recommendations to meet Kyoto Protocol
targets in the City of Golden Valley as outlined in the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection
Agreement.
Call for Public Hearina - 2008-09 Pavement Manaaement Proaram - 2/19/08
Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item.
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 08-5
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT NOS. 08-1 AND 09-1
2008-2009 PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Shaffer
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Freiberg,
Loomis, Pentel, Scanlon and Shaffer; and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and her signature attested by the City Clerk.
Announcements of Meetinas
Some Council Members may attend the Legislative Breakfast on January 26,2008 at 9 am
at Crystal City Hall.
Some Council Members may attend the Neighborhood Meeting regarding Wayzata
Boulevard Frontage Road Traffic Calming on January 29, 2008 at 6:30 pm at City Hall.
A Council Strategic Planning Workshop will be held on February 2, 2008 at 9 am at the
Brookview Grill.
Precinct Caucuses will be held on February 5, 2008 at various locations.
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Announcements of Meetinas - Continued
The City Council will hold a Special Council/Manager Meeting with State Legislators on
February 6, 2008 at 5:30 pm.
The next City Council meeting is Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at 6:30 pm.
A Special Housing and Redevelopment Authority Meeting will be held on February 12,
2008 at 5:00 pm.
The next Council/Manager meeting will be held on February 12, 2008 at 6:30 pm.
The City Offices are closed on Monday, February 18, 2008 in observance of Presidents
Day.
A City Council Meeting will be held on February 19, 2008 at 6:30 pm
The State of the City will be held on February 21, 2008 at 7:30 am at City Hall.
A Bassett Creek Water Management Commission will be held on February 21, 2008 at
11:30am.
Mayor and Council Communications
No action and/or discussion took place.
Release and Settlement of All Claims and Aareement to Indemnify for all Liens-
Hixon Lawsuit
Thomas Burt introduced the agenda item. Allen Barnard answered questions from the
Council.
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Pentel and motion carried to authorize the City Manager
to sign the Release and Settlement of All Claims and Agreement to Indemnify for all Liens
regarding the Hixon lawsuit. Council Member Shaffer voted no.
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Adjournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:43 p.m.
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Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
ATTEST:
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