02-06-08
Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
February 6, 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 February 6, 2008 at 6:38 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.
Presentation of Citizen Commendation Award to Darrell Brandt
Mayor Loomis introduced the agenda item.
Chief Stacy Altonen presented Darrell Brandt with Citizen Commendation Award for
reporting a suspected burglar in a residential area, following the burglar from the scene of
the crime, informing the police dispatcher of the burglar's physical description and
changing location until the Police Officers arrived and took the suspect into custody.
The Council expressed their appreciation to Mr. Brandt.
Center for Enerav and Environment Presentation
Mark Kuhnly, Chief of Fire and Inspection Services, introduced the agenda item.
Kristin DeGrande, Center for Energy and Environment, made a presentation on the home
advisory and financial services they provide, and the services provided to residents in
2007.
Approval of Aaenda
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of February 6,2008 as submitted.
Citizen Input
Mayor Loomis introduced the agenda item.
Don Nelson, 8420 Julianne Terrace, suggested the recycling trucks go down each street
only one time and that the residents place their recycling only on one side of the street;
feels that will save time, gas consumption and wear and tear on the streets; suggested that
when the streets are reconstructed some type of marker should be placed on the concrete
that shows where the lot lines are making it easier to see lot boundaries.
The Council referred these suggestions to the Environmental Commission for review.
The Mayor continued the meeting.
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Approval of Consent Aaenda
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
items on the consent agenda as amended: Removal of Approval of Human Rights
Commission By-Laws Revision for Monthly Meetings.
Mayor Loomis read the items listed on the consent agenda.
*Approval of Minutes - Executive Session Statement - January 8.2008 and City
Council Meetina - January 22. 2008
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
Executive Session Statement for January 8, 2008 and the City Council Meeting minutes for
January 22,2008 as submitted.
*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
payment of the City and Housing and Redevelopment Authority as submitted.
*Rental Property Licenses
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
issuance of licenses as recommended by staff.
*Solicitor's License - Front Step Marketina Incorporated for Allied Waste/BFI
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
solicitor's license for Front Step Marketing Incorporated for Allied Waste/BF!.
*Gamblina License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Reauirement - Capable Partners.
Inc.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of notice requirement for
Capable Partners, Inc.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes as follows:
Board of Zoning Appeals - December 18, 2007
Environmental Commission - November 26, 2007
Open Space and Recreation Commission - October 22,2007
Envision Connection Project Board of Directors - December 20,2007
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*Sweeny Branch of Bassett Creek and Duck Pond Stabilization and Maintenance -
Bids - Authorization to Sian Contract with Quirin~ Excavatina, LLC and Authorization
to Sian Contract with WSB & Associates Inc.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
City Manager to sign a contract with Quiring Excavating, LLC; and award the bid for
Sweeny Branch of Bassett Creek and Duck Pond stabilization and maintenance to the
lowest responsible bidder, Quiring Excavating, LLC for $262,785. The bids are as follows:
Quiring Excavating, LLC
Nedeau Excavating, Inc.
Frattalone Companies, Inc.
Kevitt Excavating
Forest Lake Contracting, Inc.
Veit & Company, Inc.
Jay Brothers
Landwehr Construction, Inc.
G. L. Contracting
Ironwood Companies, Inc.
Visser Scraper Service
Sunram Construction
Park Construction
Carl Bolander & Sons
C. S. McCrossan Construction, Inc.
Ramsey Excavating Co. Inc.
$262,785.00
277,180.00
290,720.00
322,055.00
319,780.00
329,942.00
326,968.00
337,625.00
372,832.80
381,491.83
384,960.00
384,884.00
402,352.00
404,433.00
555,480.00
744,050.00
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
City Manager to sign a contract with WSB & Associates, Inc. for engineering services,
staking and construction observation for the above referenced project for an amount not to
exceed $67,780.00.
Approval of Human Riahts Commission By-Laws Revision for Monthly Meetinas
Council Member Shaffer stated he supports the idea of monthly meetings.
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
revised Human Rights Commission By-Laws.
*Annual Election for 2008 Insurance Policy
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 08-6
RESOLUTION MAKING ANNUAL ELECTIONS
FOR THE 2008 INSURANCE POLICY
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*Annual Election for 2008 Insurance Policy - Continued
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Freiberg
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.
*Support for Fundina Reauest by Five Cities Senior Transportation Proiect from 2008
Consolidated Pool - Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant
Proaram
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 08-7
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING FUNDING REQUEST BY FIVE CITIES SENIOR
TRANSPORTATION PROJECT FROM 2007 CONSOLIDATED POOL - URBAN
HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Freiberg
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.
Public Hearina - Ordinance #395 - Conditional Use Permit 08-121 - 9400 Golden
Valley Road - RHT Office, Applicant
The following ordinance was MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg:
ORDINANCE NO. 395, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Approval of Conditional Use Permit Number 08-121
9400 Golden Valley Road
RHT Office, LLC, Applicant
Steve Johnson, applicant, reviewed the permit and answered questions from the Council.
Joe Hogeboom, City Planner, introduced the agenda item and answered questions from
the Council.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve
Ordinance #395, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
FREIBERG - YES LOOMIS - YES PENTEL - YES SCANLON - YES SHAFFER - YES
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Public Hearing - Ordinance #395 - Conditional Use Permit 08-121 - 9400 Golden
Valley Road - RHT Office, Applicant- Continued
The Council referred to the Environmental Commission the presenting of an annual award
to companies who take environmental factors into consideration when remodeling their
facilities.
Announcements of Meetings
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
11:30 am.
Mayor and Council Communications
No action and/or discussion took place.
Adjournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:15 p.m.
Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
ATTEST:
udy Nal , Administrati Assistant