12-21-10 CC MinutesRegular Meeting
of the
City Council
December 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 December 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.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of December 21, 2010 as amended: removal of Approval of Minutes -City Council
Meeting -November 16, 2010.
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of December 21, 2010 as amended: removal of General Business Licenses.
Approval of Minutes -City Council Meeting -November 16, 2010
The City Council meeting minutes of November 16, 2010 will be approved at the next
Council meeting.
*Approval of Check Register
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
payment of the City and Housing and Redevelopment Authority bills as submitted.
General Business Licenses
Council Member Freiberg had questions regarding extra compliance checks for Walgreens.
Thomas Burt answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
issuance of licenses as recommended by staff.
Staff was requested to put the League of Minnesota Cities Model Tobacco Licensing
Ordinance on a future Council/Manager meeting for discussion.
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*City Gambling Licenses
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City gambling licenses as follows: Chester Bird American Legion Post #523; Golden Valley
VFW Post #7051, Minnesota Youth Athletic Services and Crystal Lions.
*Fireworks Permit - Sweeney Lake Homeowners Association
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
fireworks display permit for the Sweeney Lake Homeowners Association.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes as follows:
Planning Commission -October 25, 2010
Joint Water Commission -October 6, 2010
Minneapolis Water Advisory Board -August 19, 2010
*Acceutance of Donations for Ongoing Programs and Other Miscellaneous Donations
Member Freiberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 10-79
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATIONS FOR ONGOING PROGRAMS
AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS DONATIONS
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.
*Acceptance of Donation to Golden Valley 125th Anniversary
Member Freiberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 10-80
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATION FOR
GOLDEN VALLEY 125TH ANNIVERSARY
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 Citv Manager Salary
Member Freiberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 10-81
RESOLUTION UPDATING THE ADDENDUM TO THE
CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
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 2011 General Wages and Salaries for Non-union Personnel
Member Freiberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 10-82
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING 2011 GENERAL WAGES
AND SALARIES FOR ALL NON-UNION PERSONNEL
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.
*Receipt of November 2010 Financial Reports
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the November 2010 Financial Reports.
*Waiver of Public Hearing and Certification of Special Assessments - 2010(6)
Driveways
Member Freiberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 10-83
RESOLUTION WAIVING THE PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA
STATUTES 429.031 AND ORDERING CERTIFICATION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
ON PRIVATE DRIVEWAYS THAT INVOLVE 2010 CITY STREET IMPROVEMENTS
(AREA 2B & 3)
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*Waiver of Public Hearing and Certification of Special Assessments - 2010(6)
Driveways -Continued
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 Plat -North Wirth Parkway 6th Addition PUD 33
Member Freiberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 10-84
RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF PLAT -
NORTH WIRTH PARKWAY 6TH ADDITION PUD 33
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.
*Amendinq Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) Plan Documents
Member Freiberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 10-85
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT
ARRANGEMENT (HRA) PLAN DOCUMENTS
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.
*Amendinq Cafeteria Plan Summary Plan Description
Member Freiberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 10-86
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CAFETERIA PLAN
SUMMARY PLAN DESCRIPTION
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*Amending Cafeteria Plan Summary Plan Description -Continued
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.
*Adoption of Hennepin County Multi-Jurisdictional All-Hazard Mitigation Plan
Member Freiberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 10-87
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE HENNEPIN COUNTY
MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL ALL-HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
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.
*Continued Item -Appeal of Right-of-Way Management Permit Denial -
4846 Glenwood Avenue
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to
acknowledge the letter to Darren and Jennifer Schwiebert from Jeannine Clancy, Director
of Public Works, dated December 16, 2010 and to dismiss the right-of-way appeal.
Announcements of Meetings
The next City Council meeting will be held on January 4, 2011 at 6:30 pm.
The next Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting will be held on January 11, 2011
at 6:30 pm.
The next Council/Manager meeting will be held on January 11, 2011 immediately following
the HRA meeting.
Mayor and Council Communications
Mayor Loomis reported on the closed Executive Session held on December 7, 2010
regarding the City Manager performance.
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Adjournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 6:37 pm.
Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
ATTEST:
Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant