09-21-10 CC MinutesRegular Meeting
of the
City Council
September 21, 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 September 21, 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.
Presentation of Envision Award -Marion Helland -Human Rights Commission Essay
Contest
Mayor Loomis introduced the agenda item.
Christopher Jordan, Human Rights Commission Chair, reviewed the nomination of how
Marion Helland began the Human Rights Commission Essay Contest which was held from
1998 until 2009. She worked with Golden Valley educators and youth to promote thoughtful
consideration of human rights issues
Mayor Loomis presented the Envision Award to Marion Helland.
Marion Helland thanked the Council, staff, teachers, school districts and students other
volunteers who participated in the Essay Contest..
Board/Commission Oath of Office and Presentation of Certificate of Appointment
Mayor Loomis administered the oath of office and presented a Certificate of Appointment,
mug and city pin to: George Maxwell, Board of Zoning Appeals. Chuck Segelbaum,
Planning Commission, was unable to attend.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of September 21, 2010 as amended: Addition of Set Executive Session -Steven
and Andrea Dargi vs. City of Golden Valley and Northwest Asphalt, Inc. Lawsuit.
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of September 21, 2010 as submitted.
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*Approval of Minutes -City Council Meeting -September 7, 2010 and Council/Manager
Meeting -September 14, 2010
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Council Meeting minutes of September 7, 2010 and Council/Manager Meeting minutes
of September 14, 2010 as submitted.
*Approval of Check Resister
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
payment of the City bills as submitted.
*Gambling License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement -Edina Realty
Foundation
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 Edina
Realty Foundation.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes as follows:
Human Rights Commission -May 13, 2010
*Reguest Hennepin County Board Provide Interim Public Safety Dispatch Services
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 10-49
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE HENNEPIN COUNTY BOARD
PROVIDE INTERIM PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHING SERVICES
TO THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY
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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*Approval of Plat -Hendrickson Commons
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 10-50
RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF PLAT - HENDRICKSON COMMONS
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 fallowing 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.
Continued Public Hearing -First Consideration -Ordinance #447- Electric Franchise
Fee from Northern States Power d/b/a Xcel Energy
The following ordinance was MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg:
ORDINANCE N0.447, 2ND SERIES
ELECTRIC FRANCHISE ORDINANCE
CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY, HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING AN ELECTRIC FRANCHISE FEE FROM
NORTHERN STATES POWER D/B/A XCEL ENERGY FOR PROVIDING
ELECTRIC SERVICE WITHIN THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY
Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
Thomas Burt answered question from the Council.
Jim Strommen, Kennedy & Graven, represents the Suburban Rate Authority, reviewed the
amendments 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.
Shepard Harris, 2425 Zane Avenue North, supports the fee and thanked the Council and
staff for designating the project and sunset clause; asked when the sunset clause will be
established; the financing will be figured out; the design stage will start; stated he wished it
could begin earlier; stated he sees a need for project because of safety issues, better
pedestrian usage and economic development possibilities and asked if there were a way
the project could be moved up.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
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Continued Public Hearing -First Consideration -Ordinance #447- Electric Franchise
Fee from Northern States Power d/b/a Xcel Energy -Continued
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve
Ordinance #447, 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
A Faith Community meeting will be held on September 22, 2010 at 3 pm.
A Bridge Builder meeting for the City's 125th Anniversary will be held on September 22,
2010 at 7 pm.
A Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission meeting will be held on September
23, 2010 at 11:30 am.
Some Council Members may attend the Trustone Financial Neighborhood Picnic on
September 25, 2010 from 10 am until 2 pm at the Golden Valley Branch.
The League of Women Voters will hold a meeting on September 25, 2010 at 11:30 am at
Divaniis.
Some Council Members may attend the Lilac Planting on October 2, 2010 at 8:30 am at
the Welcome Center, 9010 Olson Memorial Highway.
The next City Council meeting will be held on October 5, 2010 at 6:30 pm.
Some Council Members may attend the Golden Valley Historical Society Meeting on
October 14, 2010 at 7 pm at the Golden Valley Historical Society.
Mayor and Council Communications
No action and/or discussion took place.
Addition of Set Executive Session -Steven and Andrea Dargi vs. City of Golden
Valley and Northwest Asphalt, Inc. Lawsuit
Thomas Burt introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to adjourn to the
Executive Session immediately following the City Council meeting.
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Adjournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:15 pm.
Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
ATTEST:
Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant