12-02-08
Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
December 2,2008
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 December 2, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.
The following members were present: Freiberg, Pentel, Loomis, 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.
Proclamation Congratulating Anna Eames, Paralympic Medalist
Mayor Loomis read and presented a signed proclamation to Ms. Eames.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to adopt the
Proclamation Congratulating Anna Eames, Paralympic Medalist.
The Council congratulated Ms. Eames on her accomplishments.
Receipt of Human Services Foundation 2009 Allocation Report
Dan Blumb, Human Services Foundation Chair, reviewed the funding report and answered
questions from the Council.
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the 2009 Allocation Report, and approve sending the allocation letters to the
organizations involved stating the allocation amount.
The Council congratulated the Human Services Foundation.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of December 2, 2008 as amended: Removal of Approval of Plat - Quail Woods
Addition.
Approval. of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
items on the consent agenda as amended: General Business Licenses.
Mayor Loomis read the items listed on the consent agenda.
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*Approval of Minutes - City Council Meeting - November 18. 2008
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Council Meeting minutes of November 18, 2008 as submitted.
*Approval of Check Register
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
payment of the City bills as submitted.
General Business Licenses
Council Member Freiberg stated one of the applicants has failed the tobacco compliance
twice in 2008 and asked what the process would be for consideration of the license
renewal. Allen Barnard and Thomas Burt answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to approve the
issuance of licenses as recommended by staff with the exception of #3495, Walgreen
Company, 5695 Duluth Street; and call for an administrative hearing for December 16,
2008 at 6 pm for consideration of the renewal of the tobacco sales license for Walgreen
Company.
*Solicitor's License -The Window Store. LLC
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Shaffer_and motion carried unanimously to approve the
solicitor's license for The Window Store, LLC.
*Bids - Fire Engine Refurbishment
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to award the
bid for the fire engine refurbishment to the only bidder, General Safety Equipment for
$85,222, plus Option 5.3 vehicle undercoating for $685, for a total amount of $85,907.
*Bids - Fire Pumper
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to award the
bid for construction and delivery of one fire pumper to Custom Fire for $494,960, not
accepting the Option #1 trade in. The bids are as follows:
Manufacturer
Pierce
Custom Fire
General Safety
Base Bid
Construct & Deliver
Fire Pumper'
$601,075
$494,960
$486,990
Option #1 Trade In
1986 Ford L-9000
No Bid
($6,500)
($10,000)
Total
$601,075
$488,460
$476,990
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Approval of Plat - Quail Woods Addition
Thomas Burt stated this item was being removed from the agenda as staff and the
applicant are still in discussion regarding the Subdivision Development Agreement.
The Council did not consider Resolution 08-546, Resolution for Approval of Plat - Quail
Woods Addition.
*Approval of City Manaaer Salary
Member Freiberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 08-55
RESOLUTION UPDATING THE ADDENDUM TO THE
CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
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.
*Approval of Six Month Extension - Conditional Use Permit - Morries Automotive
Group - 7500 and 7550 Wayzata Boulevard
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve an
extension until June 3, 2009 to begin work on the construction for the use approved by
CUP on December 4, 2007 for the properties located at 7500 and 7500 Wayzata
Boulevard.
Public Hearina - Ordinance #410 - Rezonina from Sinale Family Zonina District (R-2)
to Moderate Density Residential Zonina District (R-2) - 3335 Scott Avenue North
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, introduced the agenda item noting
the applicant is not present. Allen Barnard answered questions from the Council.
Steve Schmidgall, Planning Commissioner, presented the Commission report 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 - Ordinance #410- Rezoning from Sinqle Family Zoninq District (R-2)
to Moderate Densitv Residential Zoning District (R-2) - 3335 Scott Avenue North -
Continued
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried to continue the public hearing
to December 16, 2008 for consideration of Ordinance #410 Rezoning from Single Family
Zoning District (R-2) to Moderate Density Residential Zoning District (R-2) - 3335 Scott
Avenue North. Council Member Shaffer voted no.
First Consideration - Ordinance #411 - Establishing a 2009 Master Fee Schedule
The following ordinance was MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg:
ORDINANCE NO. 411, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Establishing a 2009 Master Fee Schedule
Sue Virnig, Finance Director, introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the
Council. Jeannine Clancy and Allen Barnard answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve on
First Consideration, Ordinance #411, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as
follows:
FREIBERG - YES LOOMIS - YES PENTEL - YES SCANLON - YES SHAFFER - YES
Call for Public Hearing - Establishing a Franchise Fee with Northern States Power
d/b/a Xcel Energy - 12/16/08
Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
Thomas Burt answered questions from the Council.
The item will be discussed at the December 9,2008 Council/Manager meeting.
The Council did not consider Resolution 08-56, Resolution Providing for Public Hearings to
Consider an Ordinance Requiring an Electric Franchise Fee from Northern States Power,
D/B/A Xcel Energy, for Providing Electric Service within the City of Golden Valley.
Announcements of Meetings
An Executive Session will be held immediately following the City Council meeting on
December 2, 2008 to be updated on a current lawsuit.
The Douglas Drive Task Force will meet on December 9,2008 at 7:15 am at City Hall.
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Announcements of Meetings - Continued
The next Council/Manager meeting will be held on December 9,2008 at 6:30 pm at City
Hall.
A Special City Council meeting will be held on December 16, 2008 at 6 pm at City Hall.
The next City Council meeting will be held on December 16, 2008 at 6:30 pm at City Hall.
A Bassett Creek Water Management Commission will be held on December 19,2008 at
11 :30 am at City Hall.
Mavor and Council Communications
No action and/or discussion took place.
Adiournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7: 15 pm.
Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
ATTEST:
Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant