01-20-09 CC Minutes
Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
January 20, 2009
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 20, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.
The following members were present: Freiberg, Loomis, Pentel, Scanlon and Shaffer. Also
present were: Thomas Burt, City Manager; Kin Donat, Acting, City Attorney; and Judy Nally,
Administrative Assistant.
Fire Department Retirements: Firefiahter Larry Bourne and Battalion Chief Eric
Sherman
Mark Kuhnly, Chief of Fire and Inspection Services, introduced retired Firefighter Larry
Bourne and Battalion Chief Eric Sherman and presented them with a Certificate of
The Council thanked Larry Bourne and Chief Eric Sherman for their years of dedicated
service to the community.
Oath of Office - Firefiahters Christopher Ferris, Anthonv O'Donahue, Paul Peterson and
Brian Schiebe
Mark Kuhnly, Chief of Fire and Inspections Services, introduced the newest Firefighters
Christopher Ferris, Anthony O'Donahue, Paul Peterson and Brian Schiebe.
Mayor Loomis gave the oath of office to Firefighters Christopher Ferris, Anthony O'Donahue,
Paul Peterson and Brian Schiebe.
The Council congratulated Firefighters Ferris, O'Donahue, Peterson and Schiebe.
Approval of Aaenda
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of January 20,2009 as amended: Addition of Appointment to Human Services
Foundation and Change to Issuance of On Sale Wine, Strong Beer and Sunday Sale Liquor
License for Hastings Enterprises Corporation d/b/a Martini's Graffiti Grille.
Approval of Consent Aaenda
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of January 20, 2009 as amended: Addition of Appointment to Human Services
Foundation and Removal of Skid Loader and Asphalt Cold Planer - Quotes; Unmarked
Police Vehicle - Quotes and Squad Cars - Quotes.
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January 20, 2009
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*Approval of Minutes - Approval of Minutes - City Council Meetina - January 6.2009
and Council/Manaqer Meetina - January 13. 2009
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Council Meeting minutes of January 6, 2009 and the Council/Manager Meeting minutes
of January 13, 2009 as submitted.
*Approval of Check Reaister
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
check register as submitted.
*General Business Licenses
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
issuance of licenses as recommended by staff.
*Gamblina License Exemption and Waiver of Notice ReQuirement - Tuberous Sclerosis
Alliance
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 Tuberous
Sclerosis Alliance.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to receive and file
the minutes as follows:
Planning Commission - December 8, 2008
Envision Connection Project Board of Directors - December 18, 2008
Bassett Creek Water Management Commission - November 19, 2008
Quotes - Skid Loader and Asphalt Cold Planer; Unmarked Police Vehicle and SQuad
Cars
Council Member Pentel requested these items be considered after the City Council Annual
Workshop, scheduled for February 7,2009, as the Council will be discussing the financial
status of the City. Thomas Burt answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to table
consideration of Quotes for Skid Loader and Asphalt Cold Planer; Unmarked Police Vehicle
and Squad Cars until the February 17, 2009 City Council meeting. .
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January 20, 2009
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*Appointment of Commissioners to the Bassett Creek Water Management
Commission
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 09-3
RESOLUTION APPOINTING LINDA R. LOOMIS AS COMMISSIONER
AND DAVID W. HANSON AS ALTERNATE COMMISSIONER TO
THE BASSETT CREEK WA TER MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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.
*Amendments to Pavement Management Policy
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 09-4
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY'S
PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT POLICY
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.
* Amendments to Special Assessment Policy
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 09-5
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY'S
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT POLICY
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.
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January 20, 2009
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*Council Liaisons and Other Assianments
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried to make the following
appointments:
Council Liaisons
Board of Zoning Appeals
Building Board of Review
Civil Service Commission
Environmental Commission
Human Rights Commission
Human Services Foundation
Open Space and Recreation Commission
Planning Commission
Shaffer, Pentel
Pentel
Freiberg
Pentel, Loomis
Loomis, Scanlon
Scanlon, Freiberg
Scanlon, Shaffer
Freiberg, Shaffer
Other Assignments
Douglas Drive Task Force
Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Executive Board
Northwest Metro Transit Study Task Force
Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission
Robbinsdale School District 281 Government Advisory Committee
Freiberg, Scanlon &
Shaffer
Freiberg
Loomis
Pentel, Loomis
Loomis, Shaffer
Loomis
Shaffer, Delegate
Loomis, Alternate
Pentel
Scanlon
Shaffer
Scanlon
Golden Valley Historical Society Board Member
Hopkins School District 270 Cities Joint Monthly Meetings
1-394 Joint Task Force
Joint Water Planning and Governance Task Force
Legislative Liaison and Spokesperson
Metro Cities
*Adoption of Policies: Snow Plowina and Ice Control and Sidewalk and Trail
Maintenance
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 09-6
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF THE
SNOW PLOWING AND ICE CONTROL POLICY
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.
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January 20, 2009
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*Adoption of Policies: Snow Plowina and Ice Control and Sidewalk and Trail
Maintenance - Continued
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 09-7
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF THE
SIDEWALK AND TRAIL MAINTENANCE SNOW REMOVAL POLICY
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.
*Authorization to Sian Enaaaement Letter with Malloy. Montaaue. Karnowski.
Radosevich. & Co.. P.A. for 2008 Audit Services
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
City Manager to sign the Engagement Letter with Malloy, Montague, Karnowski, Radosevich
& Co., P.A. for 2008 audit services for $43,450.
Continued Public Hearina - First Consideration - Ordinance #412 - Electric Franchise-
Northern States Power d/b/a Xcel Eneray
Thomas Burt introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
Jeannine Clancy answered question 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.
Ken Lando, 1890 Hampshire Circle North, asked for a review of the proposed ordinance and
had questions regarding the fees to be charged.
Audrey Hurd, 1446 Unity Avenue North, stated she is concerned that it will be an open-
ended fee, feels it will be a nebulous use, wanted to know if we really need to charge the fee
now; stated people are on a fixed income and are feeling the financial pressure of the times;
feels that just because other cities use franchise fees doesn't mean we need to; feels that if
it is adopted that some specifics be included in the ordinance.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Shaffer to adopt Ordinance #412 - Electric Franchise - Northern States Power
d/b/a Xcel Energy. Motion died due to a lack of a second.
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January 20, 2009
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Continued Public Hearina - First Consideration - Ordinance #412 - Electric Franchise -
Northern States Power d/b/a Xcel Enerav
MOVED by Freiberg to direct staff to come back with an alternative ordinance incorporating
a three year sunset provision and more specific language regarding the use to which the
funds would be put specifically related to Douglas Drive and the utilities involved with that
project. Motion died due to a lack of a second
The Council did not consider Ordinance No. 412, Requiring an Electric Franchise Fee from
Northern States Power D/B/A Xcel Energy for Providing Electric Service within the City of
Golden Valley.
Staff was requested to bring the item back in six months to a Council/Manager Meeting.
Issuance of On Sale Wine, Strona Beer and Sunday Sale Liauor License for Hastinas
Enterprises Corporation d/b/a Martini's Graffiti Grille
Stacy Altonen, Police Chief, introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the
Council. Kim Donat answered questions from the Council.
Rachelle Martini, representing owner, had questions regarding what else is required to be
submitted to the City.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
issuance of On Sale Wine, Strong Beer and Sunday Sale liquor licenses to Hastings
Enterprises Corporation d/b/a Martini's Graffiti Grille, located at 2520 Hillsboro Avenue
North, subject to compliance with insurance requirements.
First Consideration - Ordinance #413 - Amendment to 2009 Fee Schedule-
Amendments to the 2009 Master Fee Schedule for Residential and Commercial Utility
Rates
The following ordinance was MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon:
ORDINANCE NO. 413, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amendments to the 2009 Master Fee Schedule for
Residential and Commercial Utility Rates
Sue Virnig, Finance Director, introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the
Council.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve on
First Consideration, Ordinance #412, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as
follows:
FREIBERG - YES LOOMIS - YES PENTEL - YES SCANLON - YES SHAFFER - YES
Regular Meeting of the City Council
January 20, 2009
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Announcements of Meetings
A Bassett Creek Water Management Commission will be held on January 15, 2009 at 11 :30
am.
Some Council Members may attend the Wellness Kickoff Luncheon and Employee
Recognition Event on January 21,2009 from 11 :30 am to 1 pm.
The next City Council meeting will be held on February 3, 2009 at 6:30 pm.
The City Council Annual Workshop will be held on February 7, 2009 at 9 am at the
Brookview Grill.
Some Council Members may attend the Douglas Drive Task Force meeting on February 10,
2009 at 7: 15 am at City Hall.
The next Council/Manager meeting will be held on February 10, 2009 at 6:30 pm.
The Douglas Drive Task Force will meet on December 9, 2008 at 7: 15 am at City Hall.
Mavor and Council Communications
No action and/or discussion took place.
Adiournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:21 p.m.
Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
ATTEST:
Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant