02-03-09 CC Minutes
Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
February 3, 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 February 3, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.
The following members were present: Freiberg, Loomis, Pentel, Scanlon and Shaffer. Also
present were: Jeanne Andre, Assistant City Manager; Allen Barnard, City Attorney; and
Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant.
Board/Commission Oath of Office and Presentation of Certificate of Appointment
Mayor Loomis requested this item be removed from the agenda.
Proclamation for oneairloneride Dav
E'leese Madgett-Manrique updated the Council on her project and her goals.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to adopt the
Percolation for onegirloneride Day.
Mayor Loomis presented the Proclamation to E'leese Madgett-Manrique. The Council
wished her success.
E'leese Madgett-Manrique and Kerry Madgett thanked the Council for their support.
Approval of Aaenda
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of February 3,2009 as amended: Removal of Board/Commission Oath of Office
and Presentation of Certificate of Appointment and addition of Reset Date for City Council
Annual Workshop.
Approval of Consent Aaenda
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of February 3, 2009 as submitted.
* Approval of Minutes - City Council Meetina - January 20, 2009
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Council Meeting minutes of January 20, 2009 as submitted.
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*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
payment of the City and Housing and Redevelopment Authority bills as submitted.
*Gamblina License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - Church of Christ
the Kina
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of notice requirement for
Church of Christ the King
*Gamblina License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - Open Arms of
Minnesota
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg_and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of notice requirement for Open
Arms of Minnesota.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes as follows:
Planning Commission - January 12, 2009
Environmental Commission - November 24, 2008
*Support for Fundina Request bv Five Cities Senior Transportation Proiect from 2009
Consolidated Pool - Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant
Proaram
Member Shaffer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 09-8
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING FUNDING REQUEST BY FIVE CITIES SENIOR
TRANSPORTATION PROJECT FROM 2009 CONSOLIDATED POOL - URBAN
HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
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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* Authorization to Sian Patrol Officer (LELS Local 27) Aareement
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager sign the 2009 Patrol Officer agreement.
Public Hearina - Comprehensive Plan - Surface Water Manaaement Plan Element
Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item. Allen Barnard answered questions from the
Council.
Karen Chandler, Barr Engineering, presented a PowerPoint presentation on the element
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, as amended:
include the Planning Commission comments.
RESOLUTION 09-9
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
ELEMENT OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
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.
Public Hearina - Ordinance #414 - Conditional Use Permit 09-124 -721 Hampshire
Avenue South -Imola Motors ports , Kevin Tan, Applicant
The following ordinance was MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg:
ORDINANCE NO. 414, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Approval of Conditional Use Permit Number 09-124
721 Hampshire Avenue South
Imola Motorsports, Kevin Tan, Applicant
Kevin Tan, Applicant reviewed the permit and answered questions from the Council.
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, presented the staff and Planning
Commission report and answered questions from the Council.
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Public Hearina - Ordinance #414 - Conditional Use Permit 09-124 -721 Hampshire
Avenue South - Imola Motorsports, Kevin Tan, Applicant - Continued
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.
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve
Ordinance #414, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
FREIBERG - YES LOOMIS - YES PENTEL - YES SCANLON - YES SHAFFER - YES
Public Hearina - Ordinance #415 - Paved Surfaces/Patio Setback Reauirements-
Sinale Family (R-1) Zonina District
The following ordinance was MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Scanlon:
ORDINANCE NO. 415, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amendment to Section 11.21 Regarding Paved Surfaces/Patio
Setback Requirements in the Single Family (R-1) Zoning District
Joe Hogeboom, City Planner, 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.
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve
Ordinance #415, 2nd Series, as amended. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
FREIBERG - YES LOOMIS - YES PENTEL - YES SCANLON - YES SHAFFER - YES
Public Hearina - Ordinance #416 - Buildina Heiaht Definition
Joe Hogeboom, City Planner, 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 Hearina - Ordinance #416 - Buildina Heiaht Definition - Continued
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to continued
consideration of Ordinance #416, Building Height Definition to the March 3,2009 Council
Meeting.
Second 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 Shaffer, 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 Shaffer, 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
Reset Date for City Council Annual Workshop
Mayor Loomis introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to to direct staff
to reschedule the February 7 Annual Workshop to Saturday, March 14, at 9 am at the
Brookview Grill.
Staff was requested to contact the Ken Landro and League of Women Voters to let them
know of the meeting change.
Announcements of Meetinas
Some Council Members may attend the Legislative Breakfast on February 7, 2009 at 9 am
at the Crystal City Hall.
The Douglas Drive Task Force will meet 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.
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Announcements of Meetinas - Continued
The City Offices are closed on Monday, February 16, 2009 in observance of President's
Day.
The next City Council meeting will be held on February 17, 2009 at 6:30 pm.
A Bassett Creek Water Management Commission will be held on February 19, 2009 at
11:30am.
Mavor and Council Communications
Mayor Loomis stated there will a Perpich Day at the Capital on February 9, 2009 from
10 am to 2 pm in the Rotunda of the capital building.
Adiournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7: 35 p.m.
Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
ATTEST:
Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant