02-17-09 CC Minutes
Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
February 17, 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 17, 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.
Establishina the Envision Award
Jeanne Andre, Assistant City Manager, introduced the agenda item and answered
questions from the Council. Thomas Burt answered questions from the Council.
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 09-9A
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE ENVISION AWARD
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.
Approval of Aaenda
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of February 17, 2009 as submitted.
Approval of Consent Aaenda
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of February 17, 2009 as amended: Removal of: Approval of Minutes - City Council
Meeting - February 3, 2009 and Council/Manager Meeting - February 10, 2009; Rental
Property Licenses and Authorization to Sign Consulting Agreement Amendment Two with
Center for Energy and Environment Consulting for Housing Rehabilitation Program.
Approval of Minutes - City Council Meetina - February 3, 2009 and Council/Manaaer
Meetina - Februarv 10, 2009
Council Member Freiberg requested that the minutes for the February 3, 2009 City Council
Meeting reflect the substance of the amendments to Ordinance #415, Paved
Surfaces/Patio Setback Requirements - Single Family (R-1) Zoning District.
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Approval of Minutes - City Council Meetina - February 3. 2009 and Council/Manaaer
Meetina - February 10. 2009 - Continued
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
Council/Manager meting minutes of February 10, 2009 as submitted; and the City Council
Meeting minutes of February 3, 2009 as amended: reflect the substance of the
amendments to Ordinance #415, Paved Surfaces/Patio Setback Requirements - Single
Family (R-1) Zoning District.
*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
payment of the City bills as submitted.
Rental Property Licenses
Council Member Scanlon congratulated staff on the status of the inspections of the rental
properties.
MOVED by Scanlon, 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 - American Cancer
Society
Council Member Freiberg removed himself from consideration of this item due to a
potential conflict of interest.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried to receive and file the
gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of notice requirement for the American
Cancer Society.
*Gamblina License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - Sabes Jewish
Community Center
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of notice requirement for the
Sabes Jewish Community Center.
*Solicitor's License - TakeAction Minnesota
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
solicitor's license for TakeAction Minnesota.
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*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes as follows:
Civil Service Commission - October 28, 2008
Human Services Foundation - November 10, 2008
*SQuad Car (Insurance Claim) - Quotes
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
Police Department to purchase one 2009 Ford Crown Victoria from Elk River Ford, Inc.,
through the State Material Management Division Contract for $22,787.
*Fire Vehicle (Insurance Claim) - Quotes
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to purchase of
one 2009 Ford Crown Victoria from Elk River Ford, Inc., through the State Material
Management Division Contract for $22,498.36.
*SQuad Cars - Quotes
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
Police Department to purchase two 2009 Ford Crown Victoria's from Elk River Ford, Inc.,
through the State Material Management Division Contract for $45,574.
*Police Unmarked Vehicle - Quotes
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
Police Department to purchase one 2009 Ford Explorer from Elk River Ford, Inc., through
the State Material Management Division Contract for $26,102.51.
*Support of Federal Appropriation ReQuest for Improvements in the Vicinity of TH 100
and 1-394
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 09-10
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF A FEDERAL APPROPRIATION REQUEST FOR
TRUNK HIGHWAY 100 AND INTERSTATE 394/XENIA AVENUE/PARK PLACE
BOULEVARD COLLECTOR-DISTRIBUTOR ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
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*Support of Federal Appropriation Reauest for Improvements in the Vicinity of TH 100
and 1-394 - Continued
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.
*Receipt of January 2009 General Fund Budaet Report
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the January 2009 General Fund Budget Report.
Authorization to Sian Consultina Aareement Amendment Two with Center for Enerav
and Environment Consultina for Housina Rehabilitation Proaram
Mayor Loomis wanted staff to inform the public about the services provided for by Center
for Energy and Environment. Mark Kuhnly, Chief of Fire and Inspections, reviewed the item
and answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Loomis, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager to sign Agreement Two to the Consulting Agreement with the
Center for Energy and Environment.
*Authorization to Sian Aareement with Mn/DOT for Noble Avenue Safe Routes to
School Proiect
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 09-11
RESOLUTION APPOINTING COMMISIONER OF TRANSPORTATION
AS AGENT FOR THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY TO RECEIVE
FEDERAL FUNDING UNDER THE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROGRAM
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.
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* Authorizing Transfers from General Fund
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 09-12
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF $1,000,000 FROM THE
GENERAL FUND TO THE EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND ($500,000), STREET
DEBT SERVICE FUND ($200,000) AND PARK IMPROVEMENT FUND ($300,000)
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.
*ReQuesting Variance from State Aid Operations - Lindsay Street
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 09-13
RESOLUTION REQUESTING A VARIANCE FROM STANDARDS FOR
STATE AID OPERATIONS, LINDSAY STREET RECONSTRUCTION,
STATE AID PROJECT 128-409-001
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.
*Authorizing Undertaking the Cities for Climate Protection Campaign's Five
Milestones to Reduce Greenhouse Gas and Air Pollution Emissions
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 09-14
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING UNDERTAKING THE CITIES FOR
CLIMATE PROTECTION CAMPAIGN'S FIVE MILESTONES TO
REDUCE GREENHOUSE GAS AND AIR POLLUTION EMMISSIONS IN THE CITY
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.
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*Annual Election for 2009 Insurance Policy
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 09-15
RESOLUTION MAKING ANNUAL ELECTIONS
FOR THE 2009 INSURANCE POLICY
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.
Affirmina Support of Pursuina Non-Motorized Transportation Initiative Fundina -
Doualas Drive Corridor Roadway Improvements
Joe Hogeboom, Planner, introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the
Council. Jeannine Clancy answered questions from the Council.
Member Shaffer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 09-16
RESOLUTION AFFIRMING GOLDEN VALLEY'S SUPPORT OF PURSUING
NON-MOTORIZED TRANPORTATION INITIATIVE FUNDING FOR ROADWAY
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE DOUGLAS DRIVE CORRIDOR
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.
Staff was requested to forward the Resolution to the Hennepin County Bike Advisory
Committee.
Announcements of Meetinas
A Bassett Creek Water Management Commission will be held on February 19, 2009 at
11:30 am.
Some Council Members may attend the League of Women Voters meeting on February
21, 2009 at 9:30 am at the Brookview Community Center.
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Announcements of MeetinQs - Continued
Some Council Members may attend the Legislative Meeting about the State Budget on
February 26, 2009 at 7 pm at the Plymouth City Hall.
Some Council Members may attend the Bridge Builders Meeting on February 28, 2009 at
10 am at the Calvary 7 pm at the Plymouth City Hall.
Some Council Members may attend the Home Remodeling Fair on March 1, 2009 at 10:30
am at the Eisenhower Community Center.
The next City Council meeting will be held on March 3, 2009 at 6:30 pm.
The Douglas Drive Corridor Study Committee will meet on March 10, 2009 at 7: 15 am at
City Hall.
The next Council/Manager meeting will be held on March 10, 2009 at 6:30 pm.
Some Council Members may attend the Golden Valley Historical Society Meeting on March
12,2009 at 7 pm at the Golden Valley Historical Society.
The Annual Council workshop on March 14,2009 at 9 am at the Brookview Grill.
Some Council Members may attend the Golden Valley Run the Valley RacelWalk on April
4, 2009 beginning at 8:30 am at the Davis Community Center at Meadowbrook Elementary.
A Golden Valley Historical Society Meeting on March 12,2009 at 7 pm at the Golden
Valley Historical Society.
Mavor and Council Communications
Mayor Loomis updated the Council on the Kickoff for the Total Maximum Daily Load Study
for Theodore Wirth.
Adiournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 6:45 p.m.
Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
ATTEST:
Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant