09-06-11 CC Minutes Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
September 6, 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 September 6, 2011 at 6:30 pm.
The following members were present: Loomis, Pentel, Freiberg, Scanlon and Shaffer. 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 Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of September 6, 2011 as amended: Addition of Authorize Purchase of Property at
6305 Olympia Street Necessary for Construction of the Douglas Drive Rehabilitation
Project.
Auproval of Consent Aqenda
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Pentel and motlon carried unanimously to approve the
consent agenda of September 6, 2011 as amended: Addition of Authorize Purchase of
Property at 6305 Olympia Street Necessary for Construction of the Douglas Drive
Rehabilitation Project; Removal of Authorization to Sign Agreement with Allied Waste
Services of North America, LLC for Municipal Recycling Services and Support for
Minnehaha Creek Watershed District to Manage the Aquatic Invasive Species Efforts.
*Approval of Minutes - Citv Council Meetina -Julv 5, 2011 and Council/Manaqer
Meetina -Julv 12, 2011
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Council Meeting minutes of July 5, 2011 and Council/Manager Meeting minutes of July
12, 2011 as submitted.
*Approval of Check Reaister
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.
*General Business Licenses
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
issuance of licenses as recommended by staff.
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*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes as follows:
Planning Commission - July 25, 2011
Envision Connection Project Board of Directors - May 12, 2011
Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission - July 21, 2011
*Appointina Absentee Ballot Board Election Judaes for Citv Election
Member Scanlon introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 11-40
RESOLUTION APPOINTING ABSENTEE BALLOT BOARD ELECTION JUDGES
FOR THE NOVEMBER 8, 2011 CITY ELECTION
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.
*Receipt of Safe & Sober Grant
Member Scanlon introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 11-41
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A TRAFFIC SAFETY GRANT
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.
Authorization to Sian Aareement with Allied Waste Services of North America, LLC
for Municival Recvclina Services
Council Member Freiberg requested staff present the changes to the recycling program.
Jeannine Clancy and Rich Hersten, Allied Waste, answered questions from the Council.
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Authorization to Sian Aareement with Allied Waste Services of North America, LLC
for Municipal Recvclina Services - Continued
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager sign the contract with Allied Waste Services of North America,
LLC for recycling services beginning January 1, 2012.
'�Authorization for Installation of Watermain Linina on Brunswick Avenue North at
Duluth Street
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to
authorize the City Manager and Director of Public Works to sign a Change Order for City
Improvement Project 11-05, Legend Drive Watermain Lining, for the installation of
structural watermain lining on Brunswick Avenue North at Duluth Street in an estimated
amount of$69,790.80.
*Proclamation for Cavalia: A Maaical Encounter Between Human and Horse
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to adopt the
proclamation for Cavalia: A Magical Encounter beiween Human and Horse.
*Call for Public Hearina - Special Assessments - Delinctuent Utilitv Bills and
Miscellaneous Charaes - 10/4/11
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to call a public
hearing for special assessments for delinquent utility bills and miscellaneous charges for
October 4, 2011 at 7 pm.
*First Consideration - Ordinance #468 -Adoatinq the Amended State Buildina Code -
Incorporation of 2011 National Electrical Code
The following ordinance was MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Pentel:
ORDINANCE NO. 468, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Adopting the Amended State Building Code
Incorporation of the 2011 National Electrical Code
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to approve
Ordinance #354, 2nd Series on First Consideration.
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Support for Minnehaha Creek Watershed District to Manaqe the AQUatic Invasive
Species Efforts
Council Member Freiberg had questions regarding the Minnehaha District. Mayor Loomis
answered questions from the Council.
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 11-42
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE MINNEHAHA CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT
TO MANAGE THE AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES (AIS) EFFORTS IN THE REGION
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.
*Acceptinq Donations for Michelle Bix Garden
Member Scanlon introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 11-43
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATIONS FOR THE MICHELLE BIX GARDEN
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.
*Authorize Purchase of 6305 Olvmpia Street for poualas Drive Rehabilitation Proiect
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to direct the City
Attorney to prepare appropriate documents for purchase of the property at 6305 Olympia
Street and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign the purchase agreements and
take all other actions necessary to acquire the property.
Adoptina Proposed 2012 Bud�et and Proposed Tax Levies Pavable in 2012
Sue Virnig, Finance Director, introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the
Council.
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Adoptinq Proposed 2012 Budaet and Proposed Tax Levies Pavable in 2012 -
Continued
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 11-44
RESOLUTION ADOPTING A PROPOSED 2012 BUDGET
AND PROPOSED TAX LEVIES PAYABLE IN 2012
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.
Set Date for Hearina -2012-2013 Budaet and 2012 Propertv Tax Lew - 12/6/11
Sue Virnig, Finance Director, introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the
Council.
MOVED by Pen#el, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to set the date
of the Truth in Taxation Hearing for December 6, 2011 at 7 pm.
Announcements of Meetinqs
The Golden Valley Historical Society Diamond Luncheon honoring 75-year residents will be
held on September 7, 2011 at 11:30 am at the Golden Valley Country club.
Some Council Members may attend the Golden Valley Historical Society Meeting on
September 8, 2011 at 7 pm at the Golden Valley Historical Society.
The Human Services Foundation Golf Classic will be held on September 9, 2011 at 9 am
at the Brookview Golf Course.
A 9/11 Anniversary Event & Ceremony will be held at Grace Church, 9301 Eden Prairie
Road, Eden Prairie on September 11, 2011 beginning at 3 pm.
The next Council/Manager meeting will be held on September 13, 2011 at 6:30 pm.
A Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission meeting will be held on September
15, 2011 at 11:30 am.
A Bottineau Transitway Round Table will be held on September 15, 2011 at the Brookdale
Library at 6 pm.
The next City Council meeting is September 20, 2011 at 6:30 pm.
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Mavor and Council Communications
Mayor Loomis updated the Council on the Water Task Force meetings.
Adiournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:27 pm.
Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
ATTEST:
Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant