10-18-11 CC Minutes Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
October 18, 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 October 18, 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.
Receipt of Grant from Fireman's Fund Heritaqe Proqram
Mark Kuhnly, Chief of Fire and Inspection Services, introduced the agenda item.
Nicholas Ward, Fireman's Fund, presented the City with a $6,000 Heritage Grant.
The Council thanked Fireman's Fund for their grant.
Member Freiberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 11-55
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATION FROM
FIREMAN'S FUND HERITAGE PROGRAM GRANT
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.
Presentation of Envision Award - Don Anderson - Communitv Volunteer and
Leadership Durina Envision
Mayor Loomis reviewed the nomination of Don Anderson for his co-chairing the steering
committee for the City's Envision Connection Project as well as his service with the Golden
Valley Rotary, serving on the Human Services Fund, Building Board of Review and Golden
Valley Historical Society.
Mayor Loomis presented an Envision Award to Don Anderson.
Don Anderson thanked the Council, staff and other volunteers who participated in Envision
events.
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Presentation of Service Award
Mayor Loomis introduced Curt Bogany, City Manager, city of Brooklyn Center, current past
President of the Minnesota City County Management Association, MCMA.
Curt Bogany presented Thomas Burt with a plaque in recognition of his 30 years of service.
The Council congratulated Mr. Burt on receipt of his Service Award.
Approval of Aqenda
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of October 18, 2011 as submitted.
Approval of Consent Aqenda
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
consent agenda of October 18, 2011 as submitted.
*Approval of Minutes - Citv Council Meetina - Au�ust 16, 2011
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Council Meeting minutes of August 16, 2011 as submitted.
*Approval of Check Reqister
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the payment of the City bills as submitted.
*Gamblinq License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Repuirement- Hadassah
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of notice requirement for
Hadassah.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes as follows:
Human Services Foundation - August 8, 2011
Envision Connection Project Board of Directors - July 21, 2011
Open Space and Recreation Commission - July 25, 2011
Minneapolis Water Advisory Board - February 10, 2011
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*Support for the Bassett Creek Reqional Trail
Member Scanlon introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 11-56
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE
BASSETT CREEK REGIONAL TRAIL MASTER PLAN
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.
*Receipt of September 2011 Financial Reports
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the September 2011 Financial Reports.
*Call for Administrative Hearinq - Failure to Applv for Rental License - 510 Jersev
Avenue North - 11/1/11
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to call for an
Administrative Hearing on appeal of Administrative Citation for failure to apply and obtain a
rental license for 510 Jersey Avenue North for November 1, 2011 at 5:30 pm.
*Call for Public Hearina - Doualas Drive Municipal Consent- 11/15/11
Member Scanlon introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 11-57
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC HEARING ON NOVEMBER 15, 2011 TO
CONSIDER PROVIDING MUNICIPAL CONSENT FOR PROPOSED PROJECT 10-4,
DOULGAS DRIVE LAYOUT
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Freiberg
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the folfowing 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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*Amendment to Snow Plowinq and Ice Control Policv for City Streets, Allevs, Parkinq
Lots, Trails and Sidewalks
Member Scanlon introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 11-58
RESOLUTION AMENDING SNOW PLOWING AND ICE CONTROL POLICY
FOR CITY STREETS, ALLEYS, PARKING LOTS, TRAILS AND SIDEWALKS
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 Canvassinq Board Meetinq - 11/9/11
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to set the
Canvassing Board Meeting for Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at 6 pm.
First Consideration - Ordinance #473 -Amendinq Section 10.30, Reqarding
Discontinuance of Doq Licensinq Requirement (Except for Danqerous and
Potentially Danqerous Doqs)
The following ordinance was MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon:
ORDINANCE NO. 473, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amending Section 10.30, Regarding Discontinuance of Dog Licensing Requirement
(Except for Dangerous and Potentially Dangerous Dogs)
Stacy Altonen, Police Chief, introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the
Council. Thomas Burt and Allen Barnard answered questions.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried to approve on First
Consideration, Ordinance #473, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
FREIBERG - NO LOOMIS - YES PENTEL - YES SCANLON - YES SHAFFER - NO
Announcements of Meetinqs
Some Council Members may attend the Employee Wellness and Recognition Event on
October 20, 2011 at 9:30 am.
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Announcements of Meetinqs - Continued
A Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission meeting will be held on October 20,
2011 at 11:30 am.
Some Council Members may attend the League of Women Voter's Candidate Night on
October 26, 2011 at 7 pm.
The next City Council meeting will be held on November 1, 2011 at 6:30 pm.
Mavor and Council Communications
No action and/or discussion took place.
Adiournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 6:58 pm.
Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
ATTEST:
Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant