05-05-09 CC Minutes
Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
May 5, 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 May 5, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.
The following members were present: Freiberg, Loomis, Pentel, Scanlon and Shaffer. Also
present were: Thomas Burt, City Manager; Allen Barnard, City Attorney; and Judy Nally,
Administrative Assistant.
Citizen Commendation Awards - Curtis Larson and Robert Terlson
Mayor Loomis introduced the agenda item.
Chief Stacy Altonen presented Curtis Larson and Robert Terlson with a Citizen
Commendation Award for rendering their assistance on April 10, 2009 when they observed
a pickup truck parked in a parking lot in the 2500 block of Hillsboro Avenue North with the
engine running and a hose extending from the tailpipe into the cab of the vehicle. Upon
further observation Mr. Larson and Mr. Terlson noticed a male occupant was inside the
vehicle. Mr. Larson and Mr. Terlson turned off the ignition and notified the police
department for assistance. The occupant received medical attention and did recover from
carbon monoxide exposure.
The Council expressed their appreciation to Mr. Larson and Mr. Terlson.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of May 5, 2009 as submitted.
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of May 5, 2009 as amended: removal of Letter from Bruce Peterson Regarding
Resignation from Civil Service Commission. Representative from WorkAbilities, Inc. was
present for questions, if needed.
*Approval of Minutes - City Council Meeting - April 21, 2009
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Council Meeting minutes of April 21 ,2009 as submitted.
*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
payment of the City and Housing and Redevelopment Authority bills as submitted.
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*General Business Licenses
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
issuance of licenses as recommended by staff.
*Solicitor's License - Back Four Ltd.
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
issuance of licenses as recommended by staff.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes as follows:
Planning Commission - February 23, 2009
Environmental Commission - March 23, 2009
Open Space and Recreation Commission - February 23, 2009
Envision Connection Project Board of Directors - March 19,2009
Bassett Creek Water Management Commission - January 15, 2009
Joint Environmental Commission, Planning Commission, Open Space and Recreation
Commission and City Council - March 23, 2009
*Quotes - Sealcoat
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to award the bid
for sealcoating to the lowest responsible bidder, Pearson Brothers, Inc., for $167,491.70.
The bids are as follows:
Pearson Brothers, Inc.
Allied Blacktop Co.
$167,491.70
194,881.95
Email from Bruce Peterson Regarding Resignation from Civil Service Commission
Council Member Pentel acknowledged his service on the Civil Service Commission and his
contributions to the City.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the email from Bruce Peterson, dated April 26, 2009 regarding resignation from the
Civil Service Commission; and request the Mayor send him a letter of appreciation in
recognition for his service to the community.
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*Council Appointment - Assistant Weed Inspector
Mayor Loomis appointed Josh Kunde as an additional Assistant Weed Inspector until
January 5, 2010.
*Proclamation for Arbor Day and Month - May 2009
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to proclaim May
15, 2008 as Arbor Day and Mayas Arbor Month.
*Approval of Requests for Beer and/or Wine at Brookview Park
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to approve the
requests for beer and/or wine at Brookview Park as recommended by staff.
*Call for Public Hearing - Private Activity Bonds - WorkAbilities, Inc. - 6/2/09
Member Shaffer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 09-27
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROJECT BY
WORKABILlTIES, INC. UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, CHAPTER 469
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Pentel
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.
*Board/Commission Reappointments
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to make the
following reappointments:
Planning Commission:
Dean McCarty
Cathy Waldhauser
3 year term
3 year term
term expires - 5/1/12
term expires - 5/1/12
Human Services Foundation:
Connie Sandler 3 year term
term expires - 5/1/12
Human Rights Commission:
Marion Helland 3 year term
term expires - 5/1/12
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*Board/Commission Reappointments - Continued
Environmental Commission:
Dawn Hill 3 year term
term expires - 5/1/12
Board of Zoning Appeals:
Mike Sell 1 year term
term expires - 5/1/10
Open Space and Recreation Commission:
Bob Mattison 3 year term term expires - 5/1/12
Jerry Sandler 3 year term term expires - 5/1/12
Second Consideration - Ordinance #417 Amending Section 10.85, Broadening the
Type of Nuisance Activity Leading to Repeat Nuisance Call Service Fees
The following ordinance was MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Shaffer:
ORDINANCE NO. 417, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amending Section 10.85, Broadening the Type of Nuisance Activity
Leading to Repeat Nuisance Call Service Fees
Stacy Altonen, Police Chief, introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the
Council.
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve on
Second Consideration, Ordinance #417, 2nd Series.
FREIBERG - YES LOOMIS - YES PENTEL - YES SCANLON - YES SHAFFER - YES
Announcements of Meetings
The City Council will adjourn to a Special Council/Manager Meeting immediately following
the Council Meeting.
The Bike Rodeo will be held on May 6, 2009 from 6 to 8 pm at the New Hope City Hall.
The Brookview Golf Course 40th Anniversary Week will be held from May 11 to May 15,
2009 with various activities.
Some Council Members may attend the Douglas Drive Corridor Study Committee Meeting
on May 12, 2009 at 7:30 am at City Hall.
The next Council/Manager meeting will be held on May 12, 2009 at 6:30 pm.
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Announcements of Meetings - Continued
A Golden Valley Historical Society Meeting on May 14, 2009 at 7 pm at the Golden Valley
Historical Society.
The Golden Valley Days Art & Music Festival will be held on May 15-17, 2009.
The Step To It Challenge begins on May 18, 2009.
The next City Council Meeting is May 19, 2009 at 6:30 pm.
Some Council Members may attend the Optimist Gala on May 21, 2009 at 6:30 pm at the
Golden Valley Country Club.
The City Offices are closed on Monday, May 25,2009 in observance of Memorial Day.
Mayor and Council Communications
Mayor Loomis updated the Council on the meeting the City of Minneapolis held with
various jurisdictions regarding regional water governance.
Adjournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 6:58 p.m.
Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
ATTEST:
Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant