05-03-11 CC Minutes Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
May 3, 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 May 3, 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.
Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Presentation
Susan Blood, Executive Director, Anita Perkins, Program Coordinator, Christa Lane, HMIS
Lead Data Entry, and Larry Kennebeck, Senior Board Member Coordinator, reviewed
programs and services offered through the Council.
Ms. Blood distributed a letter from Kim Rottmann, Golden Valley representative to the
Advisory Commission, reporting the Advisory Council.
Approval of Aqenda
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of May 3, 2011 as amended: Correction to Proclamation for Arbor Day and Arbor
Month and Addition of Letter from Kim Rottmann Regarding Northwest Hennepin Human
Services Council Advisory Commission.
Approval of Consent Aqenda
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to approve the
consent agenda of May 3, 2011 as amended: Addition of Letter from Kim Rottmann
Regarding Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Advisory Commission.
*Approval of Minutes - City Council Meetina - March 15, 2011
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the City Council Meeting minutes of March 15, 2011 as submitted.
*Approval of Check Reqister
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
payment of the City and Housing and Redevelopment Authority bills as submitted.
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*Fireworks Permit -Americana Fireworks Displav Companv for Golden Vallev
Davs Art & Music Festival
MOVED by Seanlon, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to approve the
fireworks display permit for Americana Fireworks Display Company to discharge aerial
fireworks at the Golden Valley Days Art & Music Festival on Saturday, May 21, 2011 or on
the rain date of Sunday, May 22, 2011.
*Ga�q License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Reauirement - RotarY Club of
C�r stal-New Houe-Robbinsdale
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of notice requirement for
Rotary Club of Crystal-New Hope-Robbinsdale.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes as follows:
Environmental Commission - February 28, 2011
Open Space and Recreation Commission - February 28, 2011
Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission - March 17, 2011
*Letter from Citv of Hopkins Re��rdinq Steu To It Challenqe
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the letter from the City of Hopkins, received April 11, 2011, regarding the Step To It
Challenge.
*Letter from Kim Rottmann Reqarding Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council
Advisorv Commission
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the letter from Kim Rottman, dated May 1, 2011, regarding Northwest Hennepin Human
Services Council Advisory Commission.
*Watermain Rehabilitation - Bids
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to award the
bid for a watermain rehabilitation on Legend Drive, from Golden Valley Road to Bassett
Creek Drive, to the lowest responsible bidder, Fer-Pal Construction USA LLC for
$1,174,755.72. The bids are as follows:
Fer-Pal Construction USA LLC $1,174,755.72
Aquarehab Drinking Water $1,304,514.00
Insituform Tech USA, Inc. $1,636,399.00
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Grounds Sweeper - Quotes
Council Member Freiberg had questions regarding the vehicle condition index and
requested that in the future any summaries reflect the exact index of any equipment being
replaced.
Jeannine Clancy answered question from the Council.
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimausly to approve the
purchase of one grounds sweeper from the lowest responsible bidder, TurFwerks for
$32,689.86, including tax. The quotes are as follows:
TurFwerks $32,689.86
Smithco $32,982.69
Midwest Golf and Turf $34,458.64
*Receipt of March 2011 Financial Reports
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the March 2011 Financial Reports.
*Proclamation for Arbor Dav and Arbor Month
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to adopt a
Proclamation for May 10, 2011 as Arbor Day and May 2011 as Arbor Month in the City of
Golden Valley, as amended, noting Arbor Day activities to be held at Good Shepherd
Elementary School.
*Authorization to Sian Aareements with Barr Enaineerinct Co. for Desian and
Construction Coordination of Sweenev Lake Outlet Control Structure and Bassett
Creek Watershed Manaqement Commission for Preparation of Feasibilitv Report
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor and City Manager sign the Cooperative Agreement for the Preparation of a
Feasibility Report for the Reconstruction of the Sweeney Lake Outlet with the Bassett
Creek Watershed Management Commission for an amount not to exceed $8,000.
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor and City Manager sign the Agreement for Design and Consfiruction Coordination
of the Sweeney Lake Outlet Construction with Barr Engineering Co. for an amount not to
exceed $49,000.
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*Call for Public Hearinq - Sanitarv Sewer Easement Vacation - 6210 and 6224
Wavzata Boulevard - 6/7/11
Member Freiberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 11-17
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 7, 2011 TO
CONSIDER VACATION OF A SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT AT
6210 AND 6224 WAYZATA BOULEVARD
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 Siqn Amendment to Cooperative Aureement with Bassett Creek
Watershed Manaqement Commission for Bassett Creek Main Stem Restoration
Reach II
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor and City Manager sign the Amendment to Cooperative Agreement for Bassett
Creek Main Stem Restoration between the City of Golden Valley and the Bassett Creek
Watershed Management Commission.
*Temporarilv Restrictinq Vehicle Parkina for Vallev Davs
Member Freiberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 11-18
RESOLUTION TEMPORARILY RESTRICTING VEHICLE PARKING FOR VALLEY DAYS
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.
*Adoption of Livable Communities Housinq Act - Housina Action Plan
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to adopt the
Livable Communities Housing Act - Housing Action Plan.
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'�Redesictnatinq Depositories for Citv Funds
Member Freiberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 11-19
RESOLUTION REDESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES FOR CITY FUNDS
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.
*Board/Commission Appointments
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to make the
following appointments
Planning Commission:
Mike Kisch 3 year term term expires - 5/1/14
Environmental Commission:
Paula Sunde 2 year term term expires - 5/1/13
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to make the
following reappointments:
Planning Commission:
Dave Cera 3 year term term expires - 5/1/14
Chuck Segelbaum 3 year term term expires - 5/1/14
Board of Zoning Appeals:
Nancy Nelson 1 year term term expires - 5/1/12
Human Services Foundation:
Hilmer Erickson 3 year term term expires - 5/1/14
Elissa Heilicher 3 year term term expires - 5/1/14
Toots Vodovoz 3 year term term expires - 5/1/14
Open Space and Recreation Commission:
Kelly Kuebelbeck 3 year term term expires - 5/1/14
Anne Saffert 3 year term term expires - 5/1/14
Emily Piper 3 year term term expires - 5/1/14
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*Board/Commission Appointments - Continued
Civil Service Commission:
Marshall Tanick 3 year term term expires - 5/1/14
Environmental Service Commission:
Lynn Gitelis 3 year term term expires - 5/1/14
Jim Stremel 3 year term term expires - 5/1/14
On Sale and Sundav Sale Liquor License - Osaka Golden Vallev Inc. d/b/a Osaka
Sushi and Hibachi
Jeff Johnson, Sergeant, introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
issuance of an On-Sale and Sunday Liquor License to Osaka Golden Valley Inc. d/b/a
Osaka Sushi and Hibachi, located at 6440 Wayzata Boulevard.
Authorizinu Issuance, Awardinq Sale, Prescribina the Form and Details and
Providinet for the Pavment of: $1,840,000 General Obliqation Street Improvement
Bonds, Series 2011A; $655,000 General Obliaation Equipment Certificates of
Indebtedness. Series 2011 B and $4,870,000 General Obligation Improvement
Refundinq Bonds, Series 2011 C
Sue Virnig, Finance Director, introduced the agenda item and noted the change in amount
for the refunding bonds, Series 2011 C to $4,870,000. Terri Heaton, Springsted Inc.,
reviewed the bids and answered questions from the Council.
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 11-20
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE, AWARDING SALE, PRESCRIBING
THE FORM AND DETAILS AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF $1,84Q,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2011A
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Freiberg
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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Authoriainq Issuance, Awardina Sale, Prescribinq the Form and Details and
Providinq for the Pavment of: $1,840,000 General Obliaation Street Improvement
B_o_nds, Series 2011A; $655,000 General Oblipation Equipment Certificates of
Indebtedness. Series 2011B and $4,8705,110,000 General Obliqation Improvement
Refundinq Bonds, Series 2011C - Continued
Member Freiberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 11-21
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE, AWARDING SALE, PRESCRIBING THE
FORM AND DETAILS AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF $655,000 GENERAL
OBLIGATION EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS, SERIES 2011 B
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.
Member Freiberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 11-22
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE, AWARDING SALE, PRESCRIBING THE
FORM AND DETAILS AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF $4,870,000 GENERAL
OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2011C
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.
Announcements of Meetinqs
The Bike Rodeo will be held on May 4, 2011 from 6 to 8 pm at the Crystal City Hall.
Some Council Members may attend the Rotary Gala on May 6, 2011 at 6 pm at the Golden
Valley Country Club.
The Step To It Challenge starts on May 9, 2011.
The next Council/Manager Meeting will be held on May 10, 2011 at 6:30 pm.
The City Council will attend the Joint Water Commission meeting on May 11, 2011 at 6:30
pm at the Crystal Community Center.
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Announcements of Meetinqs - Continued
The Golden Valley Historical Society will meet on May 12, 2011 at 7 pm at the Golden
Valley Historic Church.
Some Council Members may attend the Neighborhood Watch meeting for Zone 5B and
Zone 7 on May 16, 2011 at 7 pm.
The next City Council meeting will be held on May 17, 2011 at 6:30 pm.
Some Council Members may attend the Optimist Gala on May 18, 2011 at 6:30 pm at the
Golden Valley Country Club.
A Bassett Creek Water Management Commission will be held on May 19, 2011 at 11:30
am.
The Golden Valley Days Art & Music Festival will be held on May 21, 2011 at Brookview
Park.
Mavor and Council Communications
Council Member Freiberg informed the Council he would be sending a letter of support to
the Robbinsdale Human Rights Commission supporting their approval of a domestic
partnership ordinance.
Adiournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:06 p.m.
Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
ATTEST:
Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant