02-03-10 CC Minutes
Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
February 3, 2010
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, 2010 at 6:30 pm.
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.
Approval of AQenda
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of February 3, 2010 as submitted.
ApprovalofConsentAQenda
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of February 3, 2010 as amended: Addition of City Gambling License, Plymouth
Lions at JJ's Clubhouse and Removal of Approval of 2010 Legislative Policies.
*Approval of Minutes - City Council MeetinQ - December 15.2009
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Council Meeting minutes of December 15, 2009 as submitted.
*Approval of Check ReQister
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
payment of the City bills as submitted.
*GamblinQ License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - Kenwood
Community School Parent-Teacher Association
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of notice requirement for
Kenwood Community School Parent-Teacher Association.
*GamblinQ License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - Minneapolis
Jewish Federation
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of notice requirement for
Minneapolis Jewish Federation.
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*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes as follows:
Planning Commission - January 11, 2010
*Authorization to Sign Amended and Restated Joint and Cooperative Agreement for
Leasing of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 10-10
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENTERING INTO AMENDED AND
RESTATED JOINT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR
LEASING AND USE OF SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS (SCBA)
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.
*Authorizing Issuance of Certificates of Indebtedness -Purchase of Golf Carts -
Brookview Golf Course Fund
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 10-11
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF
INDEBTEDNESS FOR THE PURCHASE OF GOLF CARTS FOR
BROOKVIEW GOLF COURSE FUND
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.
Approval of 2010 Legislative Policies
Council Pentel removed the item to inform the public of the 2010 Legislative Policies.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve City
of Golden Valley 2010 Legislative Policies.
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Public Hearina - Ordinance #429 - Amendina Section 11.03 and Section 11.21. Subd.
11 (A)(1 land (El Sinale Family Zonina District (R-1 l Allowina Decks Location within
30 Feet of Front Property Line
The following ordinance was MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg:
ORDINANCE NO. 429, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amending Section 11.03 Definitions and Section 11.21, Subd. 11 (A)(1) and (E) Single
Family Zoning District (R-1) Allowing Decks Location within 30 Feet of Front Property Line
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development; introduced the agenda item. 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 Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve on
Ordinance #429, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
FREIBERG - YES LOOMIS - YES PENTEL - YES SCANLON - YES SHAFFER - YES
Announcements of Meetinas
A Council Workshop will be held on February 6, 2010 at 9 am at the Brookview Grill.
The next Council/Manager meeting is February 9, 2010 at 6:30 pm.
Some Council Members may attend the Golden Valley Historical Society Meeting on
February 11, 2010 at 7 pm at the Golden Valley Historical Society.
The City Offices are closed on Monday, February 15, 2010 in observance of Presidents
Day.
The next City Council meeting is February 16, 2010 at 6:30 pm.
A Bassett Creek Water Management Commission will be held on February 18, 2010 at
11 :30 am.
The Hopkins Education Foundation Annual Fundraising Gala will be held on February 20,
2010 at the Minneapolis Marriott Southwest.
A Human Rights Commission Share the Dream Event, Tapestry on February 27,2010
from 2 to 4 pm at the Golden Valley Library.
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Announcements of Meetings - Continued
Some Council Members may attend the Home Remodeling Fair on February 28, 2010 from
10:30 am to 3:30 pm at the Eisenhower Community Center.
The Golden Valley Historical Society Antique Road Show will be held on February 27,2010
at 1: 15 pm at Calvary.
Mavor and Council Communications
Mayor Loomis updated the Council on the Water Advisory Board meeting she attended on
January 28, 2010.
Mayor Loomis stated staff is preparing a letter to be sent to Transit for Livable
Communities requesting a reevaluation of the study grant and will forward a copy to the
Council.
Adiournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7: 11 pm.
Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
ATTEST:
Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant