02-01-11 CC Minutes Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
February 1, 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 February 1, 2011 at 6:30 pm.
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;
Allen Barnard, City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant.
Approval of Aqenda
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of February 1, 2011 as submitted.
Approval of Consent Aqenda
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to approve the
consent agenda of February 1, 2011 as submitted.
*Approval of Minutes - Council/Manaqer Meetinq - December 14, 2010 and Citv
Council Meetinq - December 21, 2010
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the Council/Manager Meeting minutes of December 14, 2010 and the City Council
Meeting minutes of December 21, 2010 as submitted.
*Approval of Check Reqister
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
payment of the City and Housing and Redevelopment Authority bills as submitted.
*Gamblinq License Application to Conduct Excluded Binqo - Ladies Auxiliarv to the
Veterans of Foreiqn Wars Post#7051
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to approve the
gambling license application to conduct excluded bingo for the Ladies Auxiliary to the
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #7051.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes as follows:
Human Rights Commission - September 16, 2010
Open Space and Recreation Commission - October 25, 2010
Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission - December 16, 2010
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*Quotes - F550 Cab and Chassis Truck and Equipment
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to purchase a
Ford F550 cab and chassis truck through the Minnesota Materials Management Division
from Midway Ford for $37,827.38.
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to purchase a
hooklift system through the Minnesota Materials Management Division from ABM
Equipment for $24,795.00.
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to purchase a
contractor truck box from the lowest responsible bidder, Alloy Welding & Manufacturing for
$6,726.56. The quotes were as follows:
Alloy Welding & Manufacturing $6,726.56
Aspen Equipment $8,963.61
*Approval of 2011 Leqislative Policies
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve City
of Golden Valley 2011 Legislative Policies.
*Authorization to Siqn Aqreement with Gallaqher Benefit Svstems, Inc. for HIPPA
Compliance
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
Mayor to sign the Business Associate Agreement with Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. for
HIPPA compliance
Public Hearinq - Preliminarv Plat Approval - Fretham 11th Addition - 240 Jersev
Avenue North
Marty Campion, Campion Engineering Services, representing the applicant, reviewed the
plat and requested that given the time of year they receive conditional final plat approval to
allow them to remove the home by a specific date later in the spring/summer.
Cathy Waldhauser presented the Planning Commission report.
� Joe Hogeboom, City Planner, introduced the agenda item and answered questions from
the Council. Thomas Burt and 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.
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Public Hearinq - Preliminarv Plat Approval - Fretham 11th Addition - 240 Jersev
Avenue North - Continued
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to continue
consideration of the Preliminary Plat for Fretham 11th Addition, 240 Jersey Avenue North,
until the February 15, 2011 City Council meeting.
Council requested an updated staff report from the City Engineer that reflects the new
proposal.
Public Hearinq - Ordinance #454 - Rezoninq 8805, 8905, 9191, 9393 Wavzata
Boulevard and Outlot A in PUD 95 (between 8905 and 9191 Wavzata Boulevard) from
Industrial Zoninq District to Commercial Zoninq District
The following ordinance was MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer:
ORDINANCE NO. 454, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Rezoning 8805, 8905, 9191, 9393 Wayzata Boulevard and
Outlot A in PUD 95 (between 8905 and 9191 Wayzata Boulevard)
from Industrial Zoning District to Commercial Zoning District
City of Golden Valley, Applicant
Joe Hogeboom, City Planner, 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.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve
Ordinance #454, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
FREIBERG - YES LOOMIS - YES PENTEL - YES SCANLON - YES SHAFFER - YES
First Consideration - Ordinance #455 -Amendinq Section 10.30, Reqardinq
Discontinuance of Doq Licensinq Requirement (Except for Danqerous and
Potentially Danqerous Doqs)
The following ordinance was MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer:
ORDINANCE NO. 445, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amending Section 10.30, Regarding Discontinuance of Dog Licensing Requirement
(Except for Dangerous and Potentially Dangerous Dogs)
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First Consideration - Ordinance #455 - Amendinq Section 10.30, Regardinq
Discontinuance of Doq Licensinq Requirement (Except for Danqerous and
Potentiallv Danqerous Doqs) - Continued
Stacy Altonen, Police Chief, introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the
Council. Allen Barnard and Thomas Burt answered questions from the Council
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to table
consideration of Ordinance #455 and hold first consideration of said ordinance at the
February 15, 2011 meeting.
Staff was requested to research what other cities are doing regarding licensing of dogs,
licensing fees and other potential costs for consideration at the February Council/Manager
meeting.
Executive Session - Christopher Gise vs Citv of Golden Vallev
Mayor Loomis stated the Council, staff and City Attorney will meet in an Executive Session
to discuss the lawsuit of Christopher Gise vs. City of Golden Valley during a break in the
City Council meeting.
Announcements of Meetinqs
The Council will hold an Executive Session during the break in the City Council meeting to
discuss the lawsuit of Christopher Gise vs. City of Golden Valley.
Some Council Members may attend the Neighborhood Watch meeting for Zone 9 and 10
on February 7, 2011 at 7 pm.
The next Council/Manager meeting will be held on February 8, 2011 at 6:30 pm.
Some Cauncil Members may attend the Golden Valley Historical Society Meeting an
February 10, 2011 at 7 pm at the Golden Valley Historical Society.
The next City Council meeting will be held on February 15, 2011 at 6:30 pm.
A Bassett Creek Water Management Commission will be held on February 17, 2011 at
11:3Q am.
Some Council Members may attend the Neighborhood Watch meeting for Zone 8 on
February 17, 2011 at 7 pm.
The City Offices will be closed on February 21, 2011 in observance of Presidents Day.
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Announcements of Meetinqs - Continued
The State of the City will be held on February 25, 2011 at 7:30 am at City Hall.
The Antiques Appraisal Show will be held on February 26, 2011 at 1 pm at Calvary Center
Cooperative.
Mavor and Council Communications
Mayor Loomis stated the League of Minnesota Cities has requested cities to apply to be a
host city to conduct community discussions and the 125th Anniversary Committee
requested the City apply. Mayor Loomis stated that an application is being submitted and if
the City is selected the Council will be informed.
Adiournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m.
Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
ATTEST:
Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant