05-19-09 CC Minutes
Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
May 19, 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: Jeanne Andre, Assistant, City Manager;AlJen Barnard, City Attorney; and
Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant.
Presentation of Certificates of Appointment and Oath of Office
Mayor Loomis administered the oath of office and presented Certificates of Appointment,
mug and city pin to: Lynn Gitelis, Environmental Commission and Brenda McGhie, Human
Services Foundation.
Proclamation for Northwest Suburban Optimist Club 50th Year
Mayor Loomis introduced the agenda item and read the proclamation. Mayor Loomis
presented the Proclamation to Dave Herbeck, Optimist President. The Council
congratulated the Club on their 50th Year. Mr. Herbeck thanked the Council for the
proclamation.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to adopt the
Proclamation for Northwest Suburban Optimist Club 50th Year.
Approval of Aaenda
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of May 19, 2009 as amended: Addition of Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Check Register.
Approval of Consent Aaenda
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of May 19, 2009 as amended: Addition of Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Check Register.
*Approval of Minutes - City Council Meetina - May 5. 2009 and Special
Council/Manaaer Meetina - May 5..2009
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Council Meeting minutes of May 5, 2009 and the Special Council/Manager Meeting
minutes of May 5, 2009 as submitted.
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*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
payment of the City and Housing and Redevelopment Authority bills as submitted.
*General Business Licenses
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
issuance of licenses as recommended by staff.
*Gamblina License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - The
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Scanlon_and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of notice requirement for The
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes as follows:
Human Services Foundation - March 9, 2009
*Playaround Equipment - Stockman Park - Quotes
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
purchase and install.ation of playground equipment at Stockman Park from the lowest
responsible bidder, Earl F. Anderson, Inc. for $34,922.
Earl F. Andersen, Inc.
Play Power/Flanagan Sales
$34,922
35,752
*Letter from Golden Valley Historical Society ReaardinaMatchina Funds
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the letter from the Golden Valley Historical Society, dated May 4,2009, regarding
matching funds.
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* Authorization to Sian Contract with Environmental Process. Inc. for 2009 Buildina
Maintenance
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
City Manager to sign an agreement with Environmental Process, Inc. for design and
construction observation services for City Hall emergency generator, exterior Fire Station
maintenance/repairs and Utility Building repairs for an amount not to exceed $28,075.
*Board/Commission. Reappointments
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to make the
following reappointments:
Human Services Foundation:
Dan Blumb 3 year term
Chris Monroe 3 year term
Environmental Commission:
Jon Pawluk 3 year term
Rich Baker 3 year term
Board of Zoning Appeals:
Mike Kisch 1 year term
Nancy Nelson 1 year term
Chuck Segelbaum 1 year term
Luke Weisberg 1 year term
Building Board of Review:
Angie Knodel 3 year term
term expires - 5/1/12
term expires. 5/1/12
term expires - 5/1/12
term expires - 5/1/12
term expires - 5/1/10
term expires. 5/1/10
term expires - 5/1/10
term expires. 5/1/10 Alternante
term expires. 5/1/12
*Call for Administrative Hearina - Appeal of Repeat Nuisance Service Call Fee - 2230
Doualas Drive North - 6/2/09
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Scanlon.and motion carried unanimously to call for an
Administrative Hearing on an appeal the Repeat Nuisance Service Call Fee for 2230
Douglas Drive North on June 2, 2009 at 6 pm.
*Receipt of April 2009 General Fund Budaet Report
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the April 2009 General Fund Budget Report.
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*Approval of Amended Employee Handbook 09-28
Member Shaffer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 08-28
RESOLUTION ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Scanlon
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 Hearing - Ordinance #418 - Conditional Use Permit 09-125 - 6210 Wayzata
Boulevard - Art Holdings (B2B Segway), Applicant
The following ordinance was MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer:
ORDINANCE NO. 418, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Approval of Conditional Use Permit Number 09-125
6210 Wayzata Boulevard
Art Holdings (B2B Segway), Applicant
Greg Hennes, Owner, reviewed the request and answered questions from the Council.
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development 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 Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve
Ordinance No. 418, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
FREIBERG - YES LOOMIS - YES PENTEL - YES SCANLON - YES SHAFFER - YES
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Public Hearina - Ordinance #419 - Amendment to Section 11.55 - Allowina for
Extension of Time for Submittal of Final Planned Unit Development (PUD) Plan
The following ordinance was MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Shaffer:
ORDINANCE NO. 419, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amendment to Section 11.55, Subdivision 6(A) - Allowing for Extension
of Time for Submittal of Final Planned Unit Development (PUD) Plan
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development introduced the agenda items,
presented the Planning Commission report and answered questions from the Council.
Allen Barnard 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 Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve
Ordinance #419, 2nd Series, as amended: the third sentence should read as follows:
Such one hundred eighty (180) day period may be extended for additional one hundred
eighty (180) day periods by the City Council in the exercise of its sole d.iscretion subject to
such additional conditions as it deems appropriate. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as
follows:
FREIBERG - YES LOOMIS - YES PENTEL - YES SCANLON - YES SHAFFER - YES
Announcements of Meetinas
Some Council Members may attend the events scheduled for Robbinsdale School District
Stan Mack's Retirement Celebrations held on May 20, 2009 at various times and locations.
A 2010 Pavement Management Program Open House will be held on May 20,2009 at
4:30 pm at City Hall.
A Bassett Creek Water Management Commission meeting will be held on May 21,2009 at
11 :30 am.
A 2010 Pavement Management Program Open House will be held on May 21, 2009 at
4:30 pm at City Hall.
Some Council Members may attend the Optimist Gala on May 21, 2009 at6:30 pm at the
Golden Valley Country Club.
The City Offices are closed on Monday, May 25,2009 in observance of Memorial Day.
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Announcements of Meetings - Continued
A Special City Council Meeting will be held on June 2, 2009 at 6 pm.
The next City Council Meeting is June 2,2009 at 6:30 pm.
Some Council Members may attend the Douglas Drive Corridor Study Committee Meeting
on June 9,2009 at 7:30 am at City Hall.
The Council will conduct board/commission interviews on June 9, 2009 at 6 pm.
The next Council/Manager meeting will be held on June 9, 2009 at 6:30 pm.
The Golden Valley Historical Society Antique Road Show will be held on June 20, 2009 at
1 : 15 pm at The Heathers.
Mayor and Council Communications
No action and/or discussion took place.
Adiournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7: 15 p.m.
Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
ATTEST:
Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant