04-05-11 CC Minutes Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
April 5, 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 April 5, 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.
American Luna Association Fiqht For Air Stair Climb Award Presentation
Mark Kuhnly introduced the agenda item. He introduced Maura Skooter and Todd Larkin,
American Lung Association, presented awards for Top Fundraising Team and Top
Fundraising Firefighter, Ken Bence and to those firefighter's present who participated in the
fundraiser.
Approval of Aqenda
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of April 5, 2011 as submitted.
Approval of Consent Aqenda
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
consent agenda of April 5, 2011 as amended: removal of Honeywell Ball Field Project:
Award Bid -Authorization to Sign Amendment to Lease Agreement with Golden Valley
Little League, Inc.
*Approval of Minutes — Citv Council Meetinq - Februarv 1 and 15, 2011
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the City Council Meeting minutes of February 1 and 15, 2011 as submitted.
*Approval of Check Reqister
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
payment of the City and Housing and Redevelopment Authority bills as submitted.
*Solicitor's License -Window Concepts of MN, Inc.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
solicitor's license for Window Concepts of MN, Inc.
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*Gamblinq License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement- Rotarv Club of
Golden Vallev
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of notice requirement for
Rotary Club of Golden Valley.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes as follows:
Planning Commission - February 14, 2011
Civil Service Commission - February 7, 2011
Human Services Foundation - January 10, 2011
Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission - February 17, 2011
*Honevwell Ball Field Proiect: Award Bid -Authorization to Sign Amendment to
Lease Aareement with Golden Vallev Little Leaaue, Inc.
Council Member Shaffer stated he would not be supporting the project because of the
additional funding and city services required by the City at a time when the city is cutting
budgets.
Thomas Burt answered questions from the council.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried to authorize the Mayor and
City Manager to sign the Amendment to Lease Agreement with Golden Valley Little
League, Inc. Council Member Shaffer voted no.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried to award the bid for the
Honeywell Ball Field Project from the lowest responsible bidder, MN Dirt Works, Inc. for
$381,089.76. The bids are as follows:
MN Dirt Works, Inc. $381,089.76
Freidges Landscaping, Inc. $436,550.00
Cobalt Excavating, Inc. $451,000.00
Fehn Companies $453,399.00
Fitol-Hintz Construction $458,800.00
Burski Excavating, Inc. $470,200.00
Max Steininger, Inc. $479,315.00
Sunram Construction, Inc. $482,350.00
Peterson Companies, Inc. $513,650.00
Veit, Inc. $525,377.45
Frattalone Companies, Inc. $540,780.00
Council Member Shaffer voted no.
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*Authorization to Siqn Master Aqreements for 2011 Pavement Manaqement Proqram
Sanitarv Sewer Repair Pro�ram
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to authorize
entering into Master Agreements for the 2011 PMP Sanitary Sewer Repair Program with
the following companies: Gene's Water and Sewer, Highview Plumbing, Minneapolis
Suburban Sewer and Water, Ouverson Sewer and Water and Wruck Excavating.
*Recall for Public Hearing - Special Assessments - 4/20/11
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to recall the
public hearing for special assessments for Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at 7 pm.
*Authorization to Siqn Agreement with Citv of Minneapolis Re�ardinq Bicvcle
Parkinq Proiect
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to
to authorize the Mayor and City Manager sign the Cooperative Agreement with the City of
Minneapolis regarding Bicycle Parking Project.
*Authorization to Siqn A�reement with Hennepin Counfiv for Reimbursement of
Active Livinq-Related Staf#Expenses
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager sign the Professional Services Agreement with the Hennepin
County Human Services and Public Health Department for reimbursement for work
pertaining to active living.
Public Hearinq - Ordinance #458 - Conditional Use Permit 130 - 7550 Wavzata
Boulevard - IVeptune Societv, Applicant
Thomas Burt stated the applicant was unable to attend the meeting and requested the item
be continued to the April 20, 2011 City Council meeting.
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 Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to continue the
public hearing for Ordinance #458, Conditional Use Permit 130, 7550 Wayzata Boulevard,
Neptune Society, applicant until the April 20, 2011 City Council meeting.
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Announcements of Meetings
A Special Council/Manager Meeting will be held on April 5, 2011 immediately following the
City Council Meeting.
Some Council Members may attend the Golden Valley Run the Valley Race/Walk on April
9, 2011 beginning at 8:30 am at the Davis Community Center at Meadowbrook Elementary.
Some Council Members may attend the Employee Recognition Coffee on April 12, 2011 at
930 am in the Council Chambers.
The next Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting will be held on April 12, 2011 at
6:30 pm.
The next Council/Manager meeting will be held on April 12, 2011 immediately following the
HRA meeting.
An Executive Session will be held on April 12, 2011 immediately following the Council/Manager
meeting to conduct safety training.
Some Council Members may attend the Golden Valley Historical Society Meeting on April
14, 2011 at 7 pm at the Golden Valley Historical Society.
The next City Council meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at 6:30 pm.
A Bassett Creek Water Management Commission will be held on April 21, 2011 at 11:30
am.
Mayor and Council Communications
Mayor Loomis informed the Council that the 125th Anniversary Committee's application to
hold a League of Minnesota cities community conversation was turned down.
Adiournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:06 p.m.
Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
ATTEST:
Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant