03-01-11 CC Minutes Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
March 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 March 1, 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;
Allen Barnard, City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant.
State of the Citv Video Presentation
The State of the City video was shown at the meeting.
Approval of Aqenda
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously requested that
under Old Business Ordinance #455, Amending Section 10.30, Regarding Discontinuance
of Dog Licensing Requirement (Except for Dangerous and Potentially Dangerous Dogs) be
placed on the table for discussion.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of March 1, 2011 as amended: Addition of Old Business - Ordinance#455,
Amending Section 10.30, Regarding Discontinuance of Dog Licensing Requirement
(Except for Dangerous and Potentially Dangerous Dogs).
Approval of Consent Aqenda
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
consent agenda of March 1, 2011 as amended: Removal of Authorization to Sign
Agreement with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for Tree Planting Grant.
*Approval of Minutes - Citv Council Meetina -Januarv 18, 2011
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the City Council Meeting minutes of January 18, 2011 as submitted.
*Approval of Check Reaister
MOVED by Pentel, 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
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
issuance of licenses as recommended by staff.
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*Gamblinq License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Reauirement - Children's
HeartLink
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
Children's HeartLink.
*Gamblinq License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Reauirement - Church of Christ
the Kinq
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
Church of Christ the King.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes as follows:
Planning Commission - January 10, 2011
Envision Connection Project Board of Directors - December 16, 2010
*2011 Pavement Manaqement Proqram - Bids; Authorization to Siqn Actreement with
SEH, Inc. for Construction Observation and Enqineerina Services; Authorization to
Sign A�reement with Xcel Enerqv for Relocation of Decorative Streetliqhts and
Purchase Hvdrants
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to award the bid
for the 2011 Pavement Management Program from the Iowest responsible bidder,
Northwest Asphalt for$1,867,851.48. The bids were as follows:
Northwest Asphalt $1,867,851.48
Palda & Sons, Inc. $1,936,210.29
Burschville Construction $2,057,122.25
Valley Paving $2,064,341.12
GMH Asphalt $2,125,137.83
Forest Lake Contracting $2,272,329.38
Kuechle Underground $2,371,086.37
C.S. McCrossan Construction, Inc. $2,372,140.18
Park Construction $2,435,441.27
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager to sign the contract with SEH, Inc. for construction, staking, and
engineering.services for the 2011 Pavement Management Program for an amount not to
exceed $66,700.
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*2011 Pavement Manaqement Proqram - Bids; Authorization to Siqn Aqreement with
SEH, Inc. for Construction Observation and Enqineering Services; Authorization to
Sign Aqreement with Xcel Energv for Relocation of Decorative Streetli�hts and
Purchase Hvdrants - Continued
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to authorize
signing an agreement with Xcel Energy Outdoor Lighting to replace decorated streetlights
and appurtenances in the 2011 Pavement Management Program for an amount not to
exceed $22,625.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to purchase
hydrants in the 2011 Pavement Management area from the lowest responsible bidder,
Dakota Supply Group for$20,872.69, including tax. The bids were as follows:
Dakota Supply Group $20,872.69
Water Products $21,161.25
Authorization to Siqn Agreement with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
for Tree Plantinu Grant
Council Member Pentel requested that the nature area on Adeline Lane be added to the
list of areas designated for additional tree planting. Jeannine Clancy answered questions
from the Council.
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 11-7
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE
CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY FOR THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND PROCEEDS
DESIGNATED FOR TREE PLANTIN� ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Freiberg
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 Januarv 2011 Financial Reports
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the January 2011 Financial Reports.
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Public Hearina - First Consideration - Ordinance #456 -Amendinq Electric Franchise
Fee Ordinance #�447 with Northern States Power d/b/a Xcel Enerav
The following ordinance was MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg:
ORDINANCE NO. 456, 2ND SERIES
Amending Electric Franchise Fee Ordinance No. 447
City of Golden Valley, Hennepin County, Minnesota
Jeannine Clancy 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 Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve
Ordinance #456, 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
Ordinance #455, Amendina Section 10.30, ReQardinq Discontinuance of DoA
Licensina Requirement (Except for Danqerous and Potentiallv Danaerous Doqs)
Council Member Pentel requested that the dog licensing requirement be discussed at the
next Council/Manager meeting. Staff was requested to place the item on the next
Council/Manager agenda.
Announcements of Meetinps
The next CounciVManager meeting will be held on March 8, 2011 at 6:30 pm.
Some Council Members may attend the Golden Valley Historical Society Meeting on March
10, 2011 at 7 pm at the Golden Valley Historical Society.
The Council will conduct a board/commission interview on March 15, 2011 at 6 pm.
The ne�ct City Council meeting will be held on March 15, 2011 at 6:30 pm.
A Bassett Creek Water Management Commission will be held on March 17, 2011 at 11:30
am.
Some Council Members may attend the Caring Youth Recognition on March 17, 2011 at
6:30 pm at the Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Boulevard.
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Mavor and Council Communications
Mayor Loomis stated that the City was contacted regarding the possibility of using the
parking lot under the water tower for a farmer's market. Mayor Loomis and staff met with
the person making the request and informed the Council that the item will be placed on a
future Council/Manager meeting for discussion.
Adiournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:16 p.m.
Linda R. Loomis, Mayor .
ATTEST:
Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant