10-07-08
Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
October 7, 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 October 7,2008 at 6:30 p.m.
The following members were present: Freiberg, Pentel, Loomis and Scanlon; and the
following was absent: Shaffer. Also present were: Thomas Burt, City Manager; Jeannine
Clancy, Director of Public Works; Allen Barnard, City Attorney; and Judy Nally,
Administrative Assistant.
Board/Commission Oath of Office and Presentation of Certificate of Appointment
Mayor Loomis administered the oath of office and presented a Certificate of Appointment,
mug and city pin to: Bob Hoyt, Human Rights Commission.
National Fire Prevention Week - October 5-11. 2008
Mark Kuhnly, Fire Chief, reviewed the programs conducted by the Fire Department in
recognition of National Fire Prevention Week.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of October 7,2008 as amended: Addition of letter from Kathyrn Leslie Regarding
Administrative Citation.
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve the
items on the consent agenda as submitted.
Mayor Loomis read the items listed on the consent agenda.
*Approval of Minutes - City Council Meeting - August 19.2008
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Council Meeting minutes of August 19, 2008 as submitted.
*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
payment of the City and Housing and Redevelopment Authority bills as submitted.
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*Gambling License Application to Conduct Excluded Bingo - ladies Auxiliary to the
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #7051
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve the
gambling license application to conduct excluded bingo for the Ladies Auxiliary to the
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #7051.
*Gambling License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Reauirement - St. John's
Catholic School
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of notice requirement for St.
John's Catholic School.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes as follows:
Planning Commission - August 11, 2008
Board of Zoning Appeals - August 26,2008
Environmental Commission - July 28, 2008
Open Space and Recreation Commission - July 28, 2008
Envision Connection Project Board of Directors - August 21,2008
*Quotes - Duluth Street Countdown Pedestrian Signal Modifications
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to purchase five
pedestrian signal/push button modifications signal system revisions on Duluth Street from
the lowest responsible bidder, Electrical Installation & Maintenance, Inc. for $29,525.00.
The quotes were as follows:
Electrical Installation & Maintenance, Inc.
Kilmer Electric, Inc. '
Eagan Company
$29,525.00
33,047.50
38,850.50
*letter from AI Halloran Regarding PUD #106, Applewood Pointe
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the letter from AI Halloran, dated September 22, 2008 regarding PUD #106, Applewood
Pointe.
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*Letter from Kathvrn Leslie Reaardina Administrative Citation
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the letter from Kathyrn Leslie, dated October 7,2008 regarding Administrative Citation.
*Approval of Appointment of Election Judaes for State General Election
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 08-40
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION JUDGES
FOR THE STATE PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 4,2008
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Scanlon
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Freiberg,
Loomis, Pentel and Scanlon; and the following was absent: 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.
*Call for Administrative Hearina - Appeal of Repeat Nuisance Service Call Fee -
2417 Parkview Boulevard - 10/14/08
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to call for an
Administrative Hearing on an appeal of the Repeat Nuisance Service Call Fee for 2417
Parkview Boulevard on October 14,2008 at 6 pm.
*Call for Administrative Hearina - Appeal of Administrative Citation - Residential
Property Maintenance Code -1617 Xerxes Avenue North - 10/21/08
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to call for an
Administrative Hearing on an appeal of the Residential Property Maintenance Code for
1617 Xerxes Avenue North on October 21,2008 at 6 pm.
*Proclamation for Minnesota Manufacturer's Week
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to proclaim
October 20-24, 2008 as Minnesota Manufacturer's Week.
*Authorization to Sian Aareement with North Suburban Towinq for Vehicle Impound
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager to sign the agreement with North Suburban Towing, Inc., for car
impound services from November 15, 2008 to November 15, 20011.
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*Response to Open Forum Comments from William Anderl Reaardina Asphalt
Driveway Patch
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file summary of William Anderl's comments from the Open Forum at the September 16,
2008 City Council meeting and direct staff to mail the Public Works Department response
to Mr. Ander!.
*Waiver of Public Hearina and Certification of Special Assessments: 2007 Pavement
Manaaement Proaram Sanitary Sewer Repairs; 2008 Pavement Manaaement
Proaram Sanitary Sewer Repairs and 2008 Pavement Manaaement Proqram
Driveways
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 08-41
RESOLUTION WAIVING THE PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA
STATUTES 429.031 AND ORDERING CERTIFICATION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
ON SANITARY SEWER REPAIR THAT INVOLVE 2008 CITY STREET IMPROVEMENTS
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Scanlon
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Freiberg,
Loomis, Pentel and Scanlon; and the following was absent: 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.
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 08-42
RESOLUTION WAIVING THE PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA
STATUTES 429.031 AND ORDERING CERTIFICATION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
ON SANITARY SEWER REPAIR THAT INVOLVE 2007 CITY STREET IMPROVEMENTS
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Scanlon
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Freiberg,
Loomis, Pentel and Scanlon; and the following was absent: 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.
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 08-43
RESOLUTION WAIVING THE PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA
STATUTES 429.031 AND ORDERING CERTIFICATION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
ON SANITARY SEWER REPAIR THAT INVOLVE 2008 CITY STREET IMPROVEMENTS
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"'Waiver of Public Hearina and Certification of Special Assessments: 2007 Pavement
Manaaement Proaram Sanitary Sewer Repairs; 2008 Pavement Manaaement
Proaram Sanitary Sewer Repairs and 2008 Pavement Manaaement Proaram
Drivewavs - Continued
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Scanlon
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Freiberg,
Loomis, Pentel and Scanlon; and the following was absent: 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 - Special Assessments - DelinQuent Utility Bills
Sue Virnig, Finance Director, introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the
Council.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Hearing and seeing no one, the
Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Pentel introduced the fOllowing resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 08-44
RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS
FOR DELINQUENT UTILITY BILLING
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Scanlon
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Freiberg,
Loomis, Pentel and Scanlon; and the following was absent: 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 - Special Assessments - Miscellaneous Charaes
Sue Virnig, Finance Director, introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the
Council.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Hearing and seeing no one, the
Mayor closed the public hearing.
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Public Hearing - Special Assessments - Miscellaneous Charges - Continued
Member Freiberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 08-45
RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS
FOR MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES
(WEEDS, FALSE ALARMS, ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS, ETC.)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Scanlon
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Freiberg,
Loomis, Pentel and Scanlon; and the following was absent: 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 Meetings
Some Council Members may attend the Historical Society Meeting on October 9,2008 at 7
pm at the GVHS Historic Church.
Mighty Tidy Day will be held on October 11, 2008 from 8 am to 1 pm at Brookview.
Some Council Members may attend the Kelly Drive Pumpkin Contest on October 11, 2008
at 11 am.
The Douglas Drive Task Force will meet on October 14, 2008 at 7:15 am at City Hall.
A Special City Council meeting will be held on October 14, 2008 at 6 pm at City hall.
The next Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting will be held on October 14,2008
at 6:30 pm.
The next Council/Manager meeting will be held on October 14, 2008 immediately following
the HRA meeting.
A Special Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting will be held on October 14, 2008
after the Council/Manager meeting.
A League of Women Voters Candidate Forum will be held on October 15, 2008 at 7 pm at
City Hall.
A Bassett Creek Water Management Commission will be held on October 16, 2008 at
11:30 am.
A Special City Council meeting will be held on October 21,2008 at 6 pm at City hall.
The next City Council meeting will be held on October 21,2008 at 6:30 pm.
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Mavor and Council Communications
Mayor Loomis thanked the volunteers who helped make the Lilac Planting held on October
4, 2008 such a success.
Mayor Loomis thanked those who participated in the Douglas Drive Corridor Study meeting
that was held on October 6, 2008.
Adiournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:06 pm.
Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
ATTEST:
Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant