06-15-10 CC Minutes
Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
June 15, 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 June 15, 2010 at 6:30 pm.
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.
Receipt of Community Partnership Grant from CenterPoint Enerav
Mark Kuhnly, Chief of Fire and Inspection Services, introduced the agenda item.
Jay Hibbard, CenterPoint Energy, presented the City with a $2,500 Community Partnership
Grant.
The Council thanked CenterPoint Energy for their grant.
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 10-36
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATION FROM
CENTERPOINT COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP GRANT
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 Aaenda
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of June 15, 2010 as amended: Addition of Appointment to Northwest Hennepin
Human Services Council Advisory Commission and Removal of Authorization to Sign
Agreement with Anderson-Johnson Association for Honeywell Ballfields.
Approval of Consent Aaenda
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of June 15, 2010 as amended: Addition of Appointment to Northwest Hennepin
Human Services Council Advisory Commission and Removal of Authorization to Sign
Agreement with Anderson-Johnson Association for Honeywell Ballfields.
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*Approval of Minutes - City Council Meetina - June 1. 2010 and Council/Manaaer-
June 8. 2010
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Council Meeting minutes of June 1, 2010 and Council/Manager minutes of June 8,
2010 as submitted.
* Approval of Check Reaister
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
payment of the City bills as submitted.
*Gamblina License Exemption and Waiver of Notice ReQuirement - People
Respondina in Social Ministrv
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
People Responding in Social Ministry.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes as follows:
Joint Water Commission - May 5,2010
Open Space and Recreation Commission - April 26, 2010
Envision Connection Project Board of Directors - April 15, 2010
*Quotes - Doualas Drive Sealcoatina
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to award the bid
for Douglas Drive sealcoating to the lowest responsible bidder, Allied Blacktop Company
for $27,400. The bids were as follows:
Allied Blacktop Company
Pearson Brothers, Inc.
$27,400
$29,910
*Quotes - Manhole Covers
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to purchase 375
solid manhole covers, including sales tax, from the lowest responsible bidder Ess Brothers
and Sons, Inc. for $42,482.81. The bids are as follows:
Ess Brothers and Sons, Inc.
Neenah Foundry Company
$42,482.81
$51,300.00
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Authorization to Sian Cooperative Aareement with Cities of Hutchinson and Fridlev
for Watermain Rehabilitation
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor and City Manager to sign the Cooperative Project Agreement for Watermain
Rehabilitation with the cities of Hutchinson and Fridley.
*Appointina Absentee Ballot Board Election Judaes for Primary and General Election
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 10-33
RESOLUTION APPOINTING ABSENTEE BALLOT BOARD ELECTION JUDGES
FOR THE AUGUST 10, 2010 PRIMARY ELECTION AND
THE NOVEMBER 2, 2010 GENERAL ELECTION
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.
Authorization to Sian Aareement with Anderson-Johnson Association for Honevwell
Ballfields
Thomas Burt requested this item be removed from the agenda. Staff will bring back the
agreement when the City has reviewed the Honeywell Youth Field Expansion agreement
with Hennepin County and the State; and receipt of a legal opinion regarding responsibility
for removal of hazardous material on the site.
*Appointment to Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Advisory
Commission
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to appoint Kim
Rottmann to the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Advisory Commission for a
term to expire on May 1,2012.
Public Hearina - Platted Drainaae and Utility Easement Vacation - 125 Edaewood
Avenue North
Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item
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.
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Public Hearing - Platted Drainage and Utility Easement Vacation - 125 Edgewood
Avenue North - Continued
Member Shaffer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 10-34
RESOLUTION VACATING PLATTED DRAINAGE AND UTILITY
EASEMENTS IN THE PLAT OF AUDITOR'S SUBDIVISION NUMBER 322
125 EDGEWOOD AVENUE NORTH
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 Item - 2009 National Pollution and Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
Phase II, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan, Annual Report to Minnesota
Pollution Control Agency
AI Lundstrom, Environmental Coordinator, 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 Shaffer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 09-35
RESOLUTION ISSUING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF NEED FOR
REVISIONS TO THE STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN
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.
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On-Sale and Sunday Sale Liauor License - Teresa's LLC d/b/a Teresa's Mexican
Restaurant
Stacy Altonen, Police Chief, introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
issuance of an On-Sale and Sunday Sale Liquor License to Teresa's LLC d/ba/ Teresa's
Mexican Restaurant, located at 5621 Duluth Street.
First Consideration - Ordinance #441 - Adding a New Section 10.54: Regulating the
Use of Coal Tar-Based Sealer Products
The following ordinance was MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Pentel:
ORDINANCE NO. 441, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Adding a New Section 10.54: Regulating the Use of Coal Tar-Based Sealer Products
Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
AI Lundstrom, Environmental Coordinator, answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Pentel and motion carried to approve Ordinance #441,
2nd Series, on first consideration. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
FREIBERG - YES LOOMIS - YES PENTEL - YES SCANLON - YES SHAFFER - YES
Announcements of Meetings
The Fire and Police Open House is June 16, 2010 from 6 to 8 pm at all Police/Fire
buildings.
A Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission meeting will be held on June 17,
2010 at 11 :30 am.
Some Council Members may attend the Board/Commission Recognition Dinner on June
17,2010 at 6:30 pm at the Brookview Community Center.
A Concert in the Park featuring Robbinsdale City Band will be held on June 17, 2010 at
7 pm at Brookview Park.
The Golden Valley Historical Society Antique Road Show will be held on June 19, 2010 at
1 : 15 pm at The Heathers.
The Fire Department Street Dance is June 19, 2010 at the American Legion from 4 pm to
midnight.
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Announcements of Meetinas - Continued
A Concert in the Park featuring Cathy DeCheine will be held on June 21, 2010 at
7 pm at Brookview Park.
A Concert in the Park featuring Gypsy Mania Quartet will be held on June 28, 2010 at
7 pm at Brookview Park.
The City Hall will be closed on July 5, 2010 in observance of Independence Day.
The next City Council meeting is July 6, 2010 at 6:30 pm.
Mayor and Council Communications
Mayor Loomis stated the City has received reports from residents receiving phone calls
from a national police fundraising organization which is located in Golden Valley. Mayor
Loomis stated these call are not affiliated with the Golden Valley Police Department.
Adiournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:28 pm.
Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
ATTEST:
Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant