03-05-08
Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
March 5, 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 March 5, 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.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of March 5, 2008 as submitted.
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
items on the consent agenda as submitted.
Mayor Loomis read the items listed on the consent agenda.
*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
payment of the City and Housing and Redevelopment Authority bills 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.
*Gambling Premises Permit Application - American Legion Post #523
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 08-13
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY
APPROVING ISSUANCE OF A PREMISES PERMIT
FOR THE CONDUCT OF LAWFUL GAMBLING
(AMERICAN LEGION POST #523)
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*Gambling Premises Permit Application - American Legion Post #523 - Continued
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.
*Gambling Premises Permit Application - Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #7051
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 08-14
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY
APPROVING ISSUANCE OF A PREMISES PERMIT
FOR THE CONDUCT OF LAWFUL GAMBLING
(VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST #7051 )
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.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes as follows:
Planning Commission - February 11, 2008
Board of Zoning Appeals - January 22, 2008
Building Board of Review - October 15, 2007
Human Rights Commission - January 10, 2008
Open Space and Recreation Commission - January 28, 2008
Bassett Creek Water Management Commission - January 28, 2008
*Quotes - Squad Cars
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
purchase, through the State of Minnesota Squad Contract, two 2008 Ford Crown Victoria's
from Monticello Ford for $43,670 and one Dodge Charger from Nelson Dodge for 22,925.
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*Quotes - Crime Prevention Vehicle
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
purchase, through the State of Minnesota Mini-Van Contract, a 2008 Dodge Caravan from
Elk River Chrysler for $21,829, not including sales tax and license fees.
*Quotes - SimIle Axle Cab Chassis Truck and Attachments
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve
purchase of one 2008 Sterling L7500 Cab Chassis Truck from Boyer Trucks, Inc. for
$75,017.54; and to approve equipment purchases from Aspen Equipment, Inc. in the
amount of $101,003.39.
*Quotes - Utility Box and Hoist
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
purchase of a utility box and hoist, through the Minnesota Materials Management Division
contract for $31,512.98, including sales tax.
*Quotes - Solid Manhole Covers
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to purchase of
450 solid manhole covers, from the lowest responsible bidder, Ess Brothers and Sons, Inc.
for $41,694.75, including sales tax. The quotes were as follows:
Ess Brothers and Sons, Inc
Municipal Castings, Inc.
$41,694.75
$43,132.50
*Letter from Scott Fultz Regarding Noise Pollution
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the letter from Scott Fultz, dated February 19, 2008, regarding noise pollution at the
PCA plat at 4300 Highway 55.
*Email from Boyd Savage Regarding DukelWest End Proiect
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the email from Boyd Savage, dated February 12, 2008 regarding DukelWest End
Project.
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*Petitions Requestina Winter Maintenance of City Trails at James Ford Bell
Technical Center and General Mills Nature Preserve
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the petitions from General Mills employees, received January 18, 2008 regarding the
winter maintenance of the General Mills Nature Preserve trails and James Ford Bell
Technical Center trails and direct the petitions to the Open Space and Recreation
Commission for consideration.
*Reaent Avenue Sidewalk Boulevard: Letter from Gary and Cynthia Malinowski
Letter and Petition from Gary and Cynthia Malinowski
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the February 21,2008 letter and February 25, 2008 letter and petitions from Gary and
Cynthia Malinowski, 2405 Regent Avenue North, regarding the 2008-2009 Pavement
Management Program sidewalk boulevard on Regent Avenue; and direct staff to write a
letter of response indicating the project status as outlined in the Executive Summary dated
March 5, 2008. .
Public Hearina - Ordinance #396 - Employee-only Daycare Centers in Business and
Professional Office Zonina District
The following ordinance was MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer:
ORDINANCE NO. 396, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amendment to Section 11.45 Listing Employee-Only Care Facilities as a
Conditional Use in the Business and Professional Offices Zoning District
Joe Hogeboom, City Planner,introduced the agenda item and answered questions from
the Council. Tom Burt answered questions from the Council.
John Kluchka presented the Planning Commission Report.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to continue the
public hearing to the March 18,2008 meeting.
Staff was requested to prepare a new ordinance for consideration at the March 18, 2008
meeting to reflect removal of the employee-only provision. Staff will also prepare for a
future meeting a proposed ordinance that reflects provisions regarding parking and
playground requirements in other zoning districts.
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Declaration of Hazardous Buildina - 4125 Woodstock Avenue
Mark Kuhnly, Chief of Fire and Inspection Services, introduced the item and answered
questions from the Council.
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to order removal
of the hazardous building in the form of an order and direct staff to proceed pursuant to the
order.
Announcements of Meetinas
An Executive Session will be held during a break in the City Council meeting of March 5,
2008 to discuss a pending lawsuit.
A Council Strategic Planning Workshop will be held on March 8, 2008 at 9 am at the
Brookview Grill.
An Executive Session will be held immediately following the Council Strategic Planning
Workshop on March 8, 2008 to discuss labor relation issues.
The next Council/Manager meeting will be held on March 11, 2008 at 6:30 pm.
Announcements of Meetinas - Continued
Some Council Members may attend the Caring Youth Awards on March 13 at 7:30 pm at
the Minnetonka City Hall.
The next City Council meeting will be held on March 18, 2008 at 6:30 pm.
Some Council Members may attend the Special Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on
March 19, 2008 at 7 pm.
A Bassett Creek Water Management Commission will be held on March 20, 2008 at 11 :30
am.
Mayor and Council Communications
No action and/or discussion took place.
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Announcements of Meetings - Continued
Some Council Members may attend the Caring Youth Awards on March 13 at 7:30 pm at
the Minnetonka City Hall.
The next City Council meeting will be held on March 18, 2008 at 6:30 pm.
Some Council Members may attend the Special Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on
March 19, 2008 at 7 pm.
A Bassett Creek Water Management Commission will be held on March 20, 2008 at 11:30
am.
Mayor and Council Communications
No action and/or discussion took place.
Adiournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:53 p.m.
Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
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