01-18-11 CC Minutes Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
January 18, 2011
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 January 18, 2011 at 6:30 p.m.
The following members were present: Freiberg, Loomis, Pentel, Scanlon and Shaffer; and
Also present were: Thomas Burt, City Manager; Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public Works;
Kim Donet, Assistant 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 January 18, 2011 as submitted.
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of January 18, 2011 as submitted.
*Approval of Minutes - City Council Meeting — December 7, 2010
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Council Meeting of December 7, 2010 as submitted.
*Approval of Check Register
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
payment of the City bills as submitted.
*Gambling License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - Open Arms of
Minnesota
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 Open
Arms of Minnesota.
*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 - December 13, 2010
Environmental Commission - November 22, 2010
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*Front-End Loader with Attachments - Quotes
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to purchase one
Caterpillar front-end loader and attachments through the Minnesota Materials Management
Division from Zeigler Caterpillar for $54,819.39.
*V-Box Sander - Quotes
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to purchase one
Henderson Model Taskforce 15-foot V-box sander through the Minnesota Materials
Management Division from Aspen Equipment for $39,351.38.
*Fuel Management Software and Fuel Pumps - Quotes
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously for the purchase
and installation of fuel management software and fuel pumps from the lowest responsible
bidder, Westside Equipment for $40,901.06. The bids are as follows:
Murphy Properties $42,942.38
Westside Equipment $40,901.06
*Email from Karen Utt Regarding Resignation from Environmental Commission
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the email from Karen Utt, dated December 20, 2010 regarding her resignation from the
Environmental Commission; and request the Mayor send her a letter of appreciation in
recognition for his service to the community.
*Proclamation for Go Red for Women Day - February 4, 2011
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the letter from Kim Rottmann, dated November 24, 2010 regarding Go Red for Women
Day.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to adopt the
Proclamation for Go Red For Women Day.
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*Council Liaisons and Other Assignments
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to make the
following appointments:
Council Liaisons
Board of Zoning Appeals Shaffer, Loomis
Civil Service Commission Freiberg
Environmental Commission Pentel, Loomis
Human Rights Commission Scanlon, Freiberg
Human Services Foundation Scanlon, Pentel
Open Space and Recreation Commission Scanlon, Shaffer
Planning Commission Pentel, Shaffer
Other Assignments
Bottineau Transitway Policy Advisory Committee Pentel
Golden Valley Historical Society Board Member Freiberg
Hopkins School District 270 Cities Joint Monthly Meetings Loomis
Joint Water Planning and Governance Task Force Loomis
Legislative Liaison and Spokesperson Loomis
Metro Cities Shaffer, Delegate
Loomis, Alternate
Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Executive Board Pentel
Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission Freiberg
Robbinsdale School District 281 Government Advisory Committee Scanlon
*Establishing Compliance with Reimbursement Bond Regulations under the Internal
Revenue Code for City's 2012 Pavement Management Program
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 11-2
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE FINANCING OF THE CITY'S 2012
PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT 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 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.
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*Approval of 2011 Pay Equity Implementation Report
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve and
authorize the Mayor to sign the Pay Equity Implementation Report.
*Authorization to Sign Contract with Barr Engineering for Stormwater Modeling and
Flood Mitigation Analysis - DeCola Ponds Area
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
City Manager sign the proposal agreement with Barr Engineering Co. for stormwater
modeling and flood mitigation analysis for the DeCola Ponds area for $50,400.
*Approval of Change in Precinct 7 Polling Place
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 11-3
RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE IN POLLING PLACE FOR PRECINCT 7
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.
*Authorization to Sign Engagement Letter with Malloy, Montague, Karnowski,
Radosevich, & Co. for 2010 Audit Services
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
City Manager to sign the Engagement Letter with Malloy, Montague, Karnowski,
Radosevich & Co., P.A. for the 2010 audit services for $43,200.
*Annual Election for 2011 Insurance Policy
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 11-4
RESOLUTION MAKING ANNUAL ELECTIONS
FOR THE 2011 INSURANCE POLICY
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*Annual Election for 2011 Insurance Policy— Continued
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 Hearing - Preliminary Plat Approval - 5360 and 5380 Lowry Terrace
Joe Hogeboom, City Planner, introduced the agenda item and answered questions from
the Council. Les Eck, Planning Commissioner, presented the Commission report. Tom Burt
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 the
Preliminary Plat for 5360 and 5380 Lowry Terrace, subject to the following conditions:
1. The City Attorney will determine if a title review is necessary prior to the approval of the
final plat.
2. The City Engineer's email, dated November 24, 2010, shall become part of this
approval.
3. The Proposed Sketch submitted by the applicants, dated March 18, 2002, shall become
part of this approval.
Announcements of Meetings
The Council will hold an Executive Session during the break in the City Council meeting
regarding the franchise fee ordinance.
A Bassett Creek Water Management Commission will be held on January 20, 2011 at
11:30 am.
The next City Council meeting will be held on February 1, 2011 at 6:30 pm.
Adjournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:08 p.m.
Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
ATTEST:
Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant