05-17-11 CC Minutes Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
May 17, 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 17, 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.
Board/Commission Oath of Office and Presentation of Certificate of Appointment
Mayor Loomis administered the oath of office and presented a Certificate of Appointment,
mug and city pin to: Paula Sunde, Environmental Commission. Mike Kisch, Planning
Commission was unable to attend.
Approval of Aqenda
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of May 17, 2011 as amended: Addition to Board/Commission Appointment and
Reappointments.
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to approve the
consent agenda of May 17, 2011 as amended: Addition to Board/Commission Appointment
and Reappointments.
*Approval of Minutes - Citv Council Meeting -April 5, 2011
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to receive and file
the City Council Meeting minutes of April 5, 2011 as submitted.
*Approval of Check Register
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
payment of the City bills as submitted.
*General Business Licenses
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
issuance of licenses as recommended by staff.
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'"Solicitor's License - Rvbak Brothers Construction, LLC
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to approve the
solicitor's license for Rybak Brothers Construction, LLC.
�`Gamblina License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - Sons of the
American Lection Post 523
MOVED by Shaffer seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to receive and file
the gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of notice requirement for the Sons
of the American Legion Post 523.
*Temporarv Nonintoxicatina Malt Liquor On-Sale Special Event Permit - Chester Bird
American Leaion for Golden Vallev Davs Art & Music Festival
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to approve a
temporary nonintoxicating malt liquor license for the Chester Bird American Legion on behalf
of the Golden Valley Days Art & Music Festival on Saturday, May 21, 2011 from 1 to 11 pm
at Brookview Park.
*Fireworks Permit - Pvrotechnic Displav, Inc. for Golden Vallev Fire Relief Association
Street Dance
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to approve the
fireworks display permit for Pyrotechnic Display, Inc. to discharge aerial fireworks at the
Breck School baseball fields for the Golden Valley Fire Relief Association Street Dance on
June 18, 2011, with a rain date of June 19, 2011.
*Fireworks Permit-Americana Fireworks Displav Companv for General Mills
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to approve the
fireworks display permit for Americana Fireworks Display Company to discharge aerial
fireworks at General Mills on Thursday, June 9, 2011.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to receive and file
the minutes as follows:
Joint Water Commission -April 6, 2011
Human Services Foundation - March 14, 2011
Envision Connection Project Board of Directors - February 17, 2011
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Letter from Mike Sell Reqardinct Resignation from Board of Zoning Appeals
Council Members Pentel and Shaffer acknowledged serving with Mr. Sell on the Board of
Zoning Appeals.
The Mayor and Council acknowledged Mike Sell's service on the Board of Zoning Appeals
and thanked him for his many years of service to the community.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to receive and file
the letter from Mike Sell, dated May 2, 2011, regarding resignation from the Board of Zoning
Appeals; and request the Mayor send him a letter of appreciation in recognition for his
service to the community.
'"Authorization to Siqn Aareement with Environmental Process, Inc. for Park Shelter
and Buildinct Maintenance Proiects
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to authorize
entering into an agreement for architectural, engineering and environmental services with
EPI for the 2011 park shelter and building maintenance projects for an amount not to exceed
$21,300.
Authorization to Siqn Aqreement with Environmental Process, Inc. for Brookview Patio
12eplacement
Council Member Shaffer acknowledged the condition of the community center stating that
because of budget constraints the patio is being fixed and feels that at some time in the
future the center should be replaced.
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
Mayor and City Council sign an agreement for architectural, engineering and environmental
services with EPI for the 2011 community center patio replacement project for an amount not
to exceed $20,200.
*Authorization to Extend Fire Relief Association Street Dance Hours
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to approve the
extension of hours for the Golden Valley Fire Relief Association Street Dance to midnight on
Saturday, June 18, 2011, with a fireworks rain date of Sunday, June 19, 2011, at 10 pm at
the Chester Bird American Legion, 200 North Lilac Drive.
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*Approval of Revisions to Emplovee Handbook - Section 5.30 and 10.05
Member Shaffer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 11-23
RESOLUTION ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK
SECTION 5.30 AND 10.05
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Pentel
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 Appointment and Reappointments
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to make the
following appointment:
Board of Zoning Appeals:
Jason Landis 1 year term term expires - 5/1/12
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to make the
following reappointments:
Board of Zoning Appeals:
George Maxwell 1 year term term expires - 5/1/12
Luke Weisberg 1 year term term expires - 5/1/12 Alternate
Environmental Commission:
Tracy Anderson* 3 year term term expires - 5/1/14
*added at meeting
Announcements of Meetinqs
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 o•n May 21, 2011 at Brookview
Park.
Some Council Members may attend the Board/Commission Recognition Dinner on May 24,
2011 at 6:30 pm at the Brookview Community Center.
The City Offices are closed on Monday, May 31, 2010 in observance of Memorial Day.
The next City Council meeting will be held on June 7, 2011 at 6:30 pm.
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Mavor and Council Communications
No action and/or discussion took place.
Ad�ournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 6:41 p.m.
Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
ATTEST:
Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant