06-02-09 CC Minutes
Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
June 2, 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 June 2, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.
The following members were present: Freiberg, Loomis, Pentel, Scanlon and Shaffer. Also
present were: Thomas Burt, City Manager, City Manager; Allen Barnard, City Attorney; and
Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of June 2,2009 as submitted.
Approval of Consent As;lenda
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of June 2, 2009 as amended: Removal of Fireworks Permit- Melrose North
Pyrotechnics, Inc. for Golden Valley Fire Relief Association Street Dance and Acceptance
of Donation - Golden Valley Federated Women's Club for Concerts in the Park Series.
'ltApproval of Minutes - Council/Manager Meeting - May 12, 2009
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
Council/Manager Meeting minutes of May 12, 2009 as submitted.
'ltBms and Claims
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
payment of the City bills as submitted.
Fireworks Permit - Melrose North Pyrotechnics, Inc. for Golden Valley Fire Relief
Association Street Dance
Council Member Pentel highlighted the Fire Relief Association street dance, fireworks and
the "Three Words Firefighter Recruitment Campaign" Award received by the City.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
fireworks display permit for Melrose North Pyrotechnics, Inc. to discharge aerial fireworks
at the Breck School baseball fields for the Golden Valley Fire Relief Association Street
Dance on June 20, 2009.
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*Solicitor's License - Brown Brother's Remodelina Inc.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
solicitor's license for Brown Brother's Remodeling Inc.
*Solicitor's License - Phillips Construction
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
solicitor's license for Phillips Construction.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes as follows:
Board of Zoning Appeals - March 24, 2009
Environmental Commission - April 27, 2009
Envision Connection Project Board of Directors - April 23, 2009
Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission - March 19, 2009
Joint Environmental Commission and Planning Commission - April 27, 2009
*Authorization to Extend Fire Relief Association Street Dance Hours
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
extension of hours for the Golden Valley Fire Relief Association Street Dance to midnight
on Saturday, June 20, 2009.
*Acceptance of Donation of Memorial Bench - General Mills Headquarters Nature
Preserve for Meredith Weimer Bender from Friends at General Mills
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 09-29
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATION FOR MEMORIAL BENCH FOR
MEREDITH WEIMER BENDER FROM FRIENDS AT GENERAL MILLS
FOR GENERAL MILLS HEADQUARTERS NATURE PRESERVE
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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Acceptance of Donation - Golden Vallev Federated Women's Club for Concerts in the
Park Series
Council Member Scanlon highlighted the Women's Club and stated they are currently
looking for members.
Member Scanlon introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 09-30
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATION FROM
GOLDEN VALLEY FEDERATED WOMEN'S CLUB
FOR CONCERTS IN THE PARK SERIES
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 Reauests for Beer and/or Wine at Brookview Park
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
requests for beer and/or wine at Brookview Park as recommended by staff.
Public Hearing - Issuance of Revenue Note - WorkAbilities, Inc.
Sue Virnig, Finance Director, introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the
Council.
Steve Fenlon, MHC, reviewed the project 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 Freiberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 09-31
RESOLUTION GIVING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL TO A PROJECT UNDER
MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTIONS 469.152 THROUGH 469.165 AND REFERRING
THE PROPOSAL TO THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR APPROVAL - WORKABILlTIES, INC.
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Public Hearing - Issuance of Revenue Note - WorkAbilities, Inc. - Continued
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.
Member Freiberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 09-32
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF A
REVENUE NOTE, SERIES 2009 (WORKABILlTIES, INC. PROJECT)
IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNTOF NOT TO EXCEED $1,500,000
AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS RELATING THERETO
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.
Authorizing Issuance, Awarding Sale, Prescribing the Form and Details and
Providing for the Payment of $5,665,000 General Obligation Improvement Refunding
Bonds, Series 20090
Sue Virnig, Finance Director, stated the bond market rallied and bonds were not able to be
refinanced at this time. Staff is requesting consideration of a resolution which allows the
City Manager to authorize approval to refinance when the bond interest saving rate is 3.1 %
or over.
The Council did not consider Resolution 09-33, Resolution Authorizing Issuance, Awarding
Sale, Prescribing the Form and Details and Providing for the Payment of $5,665,000
General Obligation Improvement Refunding Bonds, Series 20090.
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $5,665,000 GENERAL
OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 20090
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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On-Sale. Off-Sale. Sunday Sale. Club. Wine On-Sale and Non-Intoxicating Malt liQuor
License Renewals
Stacy Altonen, Police Chief introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the
Council.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
renewal of the liquor licenses listed below for the 2009-2010 license term:
Off-Sale
Byerly Beverages, Inc. d/b/a Byerly's Wine & Spirits
Golden Valley Liquor Barrel, Inc. d/b/a Golden Valley Liquor Barrel
Ha Tien Liquor, Inc. d/b/a MGM Liquor Warehouse
Adelemor, Inc. d/b/a United Liquors #2
SGS Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Westview Liquors
Off-Sale, On-Sale and Sunday Sale
RZMP Corporation d/b/a Schuller's Tavern
On-Sale and Sunday Sale
D'Amico Catering, LLC, d/b/a Metropolitan Ballroom and Clubroom
GMRI, Inc. d/b/a Red Lobster
Majors Sports Cafe of Golden Valley, Inc. d/b/a Majors Sports Cafe
The Samurai, Inc. d/b/a Benihana
Golden Valley Country Club
Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado LLC d/b/a Chipotle Mexican Grill
Scoreboard, Inc. d/b/a J.J.'s Clubhouse
Cliff Corporation d/b/a Doolittles
Webb Golden Valley LLC d/b/a Good Day Cafe
Prom Management Group, Inc. d/b/a Prom Catering
On-Sale
Buon Amico Inc. d/b/a Piazza's Ristorante
Club On-Sale and Sunday Sale
Chester Bird American Legion Post #523
Golden Valley VFW Post #7051
Wine On-Sale (including strong beer) and Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor
D'Amico and Sons, Inc. d/b/a D'Amico and Sons
Hastings Enterprises Corp. d/b/a Martini's Graffiti Grille
The Noodle Shop, Inc. - Colorado Inc. d/b/a/ Noodles & Company
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Announcements of Meetings
A Sweeny Lake Total Maximum Daily Load Informational Meeting will be held on June 3,
2009 at 6:30 pm.
The Council will conduct a Board/Commission interview on June 9,2009 at 6 pm.
The next Council/Manager Meting is June 9, 2009 at 6:30 pm.
Some Council Members may attend the Bassett Creek Watershed Commission Tour on
June 11, 2009 at 8:30 am.
Some Council Members may attend the Bridge Builders Informational Meeting on June 13,
2009 at 10 am at the Animal Humane Society.
A Concert in the Park featuring Golden Valley Orchestra will be held on June 15, 2009 at 7
pm at Brookview Park.
The next City Council meeting is June 16, 2009 at 6:30 pm.
The Fire and Police Open House is June 17, 2009 from 6 to 8 pm at all Police/Fire
buildings.
Some Council Members may attend the Board/Commission Recognition Dinner on June
17,2009 at 6:30 pm at the Brookview Community Center.
A Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission meeting will be held on June 18,
2009 at 11 :30 am.
A Concert in the Park featuring Robbinsdale City Band will be held on June 18, 2009 at 7
pm at Brookview Park.
The Golden Valley Historical Society Antique Road Show will be held on June 20,2009 at
1: 15 pm at The Heathers.
The Fire Department Street Dance is June 20,2009 at the American Legion.
A Concert in the Park featuring Jeff Brooks will be held on June 22,2009 at 7 pm at
Brookview Park.
A Concert in the Park featuring Stomping Dixie will be held on June 29,2009 at 7 pm at
Brookview Park.
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Mavor and Council Communications
No action and/or discussion took place.
Adiournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:15 p.m.
ATTEST:
Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant
Linda R. Loomis, Mayor