10-06-09 CC Minutes
Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
October 6,2009
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 October 6, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.
The following members were present: Freiberg, Loomis, Pentel, Scanlon and Shaffer. Also
present were: Thomas Burt, City Manager; Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public Works;
Allen Barnard, City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant.
Approval of A~enda
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of October 6, 2009 as amended: Second Consideration - Ordinance #423 -
Amending Section 10.30, Regarding Registration of Dangerous Dogs and Approve
Summary Publication, distribution of amended pages.
Approval of Consent A~enda
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of October 6,2009 as amended: Removal of Approving Appointment of Election
Judges for City Election.
*Approval of Minutes - City Council Meetin~ - September 1, 2009
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Council Meeting minutes of September 1, 2009 as submitted.
*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
payment of the City bills as submitted.
*Gamblin~ License Application to Conduct Excluded Bin~o - Ladies Auxiliary to the
Veterans of Forei~n Wars Post #7051
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
gambling license application to conduct excluded bingo for the Ladies Auxiliary to the
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #7051.
*Gamblin~ License Exemption and Waiver of Notice ReQuirement - Community of
Recoverin~ People - The Retreat
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
Community of Recovering People - The Retreat.
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*Solicitor's License - Window Concepts of MN Inc.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
solicitor's license for Window Concepts of MN Inc.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes as follows:
Planning Commission - June 22,2009
Human Services Foundation - August 10, 2009
Board of Zoning Appeals - August 25,2009
Open Space and Recreation Commission - July 27,2009
Joint Water Commission - June 10, 2009
Envision Connection Project Board of Directors - August 20, 2009
Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission - August 20,2009
*Letter from Christopher and Meriah Chamberlain Appealing Delinquent Utility Bill
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the letter from Christopher and Meriah Chamberlain, received September 30,2009,
appealing a delinquent utility bill.
*Letter from Ryan Chandlee Regarding Resiqnation from Environmental Commission
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the letter from Ryan Chand lee, dated September 30,2009, regarding resignation from
the Environmental Commission; and request the Mayor send him a letter of appreciation in
recognition for his service to the community.
*Approval of Plat - Ralph Addition -1425 Rhode Island Avenue North
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 09-46
RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF PLAT - RALPH ADDITION
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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Approving Appointment of Election Judges for City Election
Council Member Pentel thanked the election judges for their service.
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 09-47
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION JUDGES
FOR THE CITY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2009
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.
*Financing the 2010 Pavement Management Program and Establishing Compliance
with Reimbursement Bond Regulations
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 09-48
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE FINANCING OF THE CITY'S 2010
ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM; ESTABLISHING COMPLIANCE WITH
REIMBURSEMENT BOND REGULATIONS UNDER THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
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.
*Approval of One Year Extension for Filing of Plat -1017 Ravine Trail
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve an
extension until September 1, 2009 to submit the final plat for the property located at 1017
Ravine Trail.
*5et Date for Canvassing Board Meeting
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to set the
Canvassing Board Meeting for Wednesday, November 4,2009 at 6 pm.
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*Authorization to Sign Agreement with Hennepin County for Reimbursement of
Active Living Related Staff Expenses
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager sign the Professional Services Agreement with the Hennepin
County Human Services and Public Health Department for reimbursement for work
pertaining to active living.
Public Hearing - Special Assessments - DelinQuent Utility Bills
Sue Virnig, Finance Director, 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.
Member Freiberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 09-49
RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS
FOR DELINQUENT UTILITY BILLING
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 Hearing - Special Assessments - Miscellaneous Charges
Sue Virnig, Finance Director, 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.
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 09-50
RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS
FOR MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES
(WEEDS, FALSE ALARMS, ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS, ETC)
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Public Hearing - Special Assessments - Miscellaneous Charges - Continued
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.
Second Consideration - Ordinance #423 - Amending Section 10.30, Regarding
Registration of Dangerous Dogs and Approve Summary Publication
The following ordinance was MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon:
ORDINANCE NO. 423, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amending Section 10.30, Regarding Registration of Dangerous Dogs
Stacy Altonen, Police Chief, introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the
Council. Thomas Burt and Allen Barnard answered questions.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve on
Second Consideration, Ordinance #423, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as
follows:
FREIBERG - YES LOOMIS - YES PENTEL - YES SCANLON - YES SHAFFER - YES
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to authorize
publication of the Summary Ordinance.
Authorization to Sign Amended Agreement with Metropolitan Council for Park and
Ride and 1-394 Frontage Road Rehabilitation
Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
Pat Jones, Metropolitan Council, reviewed the agreement and answered questions from
the Council.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer motion carried to rescind the agreement with the
Metropolitan Council authorized at the August 5, 2009 Council meeting for rehabilitating
the existing Park and Ride facilities just east of General Mills Boulevard on the south
frontage road of 1-394. Mayor Loomis voted no.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried to authorize the City Manager
to sign a revised Joint Powers Agreement with the Metropolitan Council for rehabilitating
the existing Park and Ride facilities just east of General Mills Boulevard on the south
frontage road of 1-394. Mayor Loomis voted no.
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Announcements of Meetinas
Some Council Members may attend the Golden Valley Historical Society meeting on
October 8, 2009 at 7 pm at the Historic Church.
Some Council Members may attend the Police Promotion Ceremony on October 9,2009 at
6 pm in the Council Chambers.
Mighty Tidy Day will be held on October 10, 2009 at Brookview Park from 8 am to 1 pm.
Some Council Members may attend the Douglas Drive Corridor Study Committee on
October 13, 2009 at 7:30 am in the Council Conference Room.
The next Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting will be held on October 13, 2009
at 6:30 pm.
The next Council/Manager meeting will be held on October 13, 2009 immediately following
the HRA meeting.
The League of Women Voters Council Forum will be held on October 14, 2009 at 7 pm in
the Council Chambers.
A Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission meeting will be held on October 15,
2009 at 11 :30 am.
The Bridge Builder Training will be held on October 17, 2009 at 9 am at the Golden Valley
Country Club.
The next City Council meeting will be held on October 20,2009 at 6:30 pm.
Mayor and Council Communications
Mayor Loomis updated the Council on the Upper Mississippi River Bacteria TMDL
Committee she attended.
Adiournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7: 11 pm.
Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
ATTEST:
Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant