01-03-12 CC Minutes Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
January 3, 2012
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 January 3, 2012 at 6:30 pm.
The following members were present: Freiberg, Pentel and Scanlon; and the following was
absent: Loomis and Shaffer. Also present were: Thomas Burt, City Manager; Allen
Barnard, City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant.
Approval of Minutes: Auproval of Minutes: Citv Council Meetinq - November 15,
December 6, 13, 20, 2011
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
meeting minutes for the December 6, 13, 20, 2011 as submitted; and approval of the
November 15, 2011 meeting minutes as amended: Human Rights Commission Status,
reflect that Council Member Shaffer moved the resolution.
Adiournment
The meeting was adjourned at 6:34 pm.
Oath of Office, Roll Call and Seatinq of the Council
Retired Judge Myron Greenberg gave the oath of office to Mayor Shep Harris and Council
Members Joanie Clausen and Mike Freiberg. The term for Mayor Harris Council Members
Clausen and Freiberg expires December 31, 2015. A roll call was taken and the seating of
the 2015 Council took place.
The Mayor adjourned the meeting for cake and coffee, after which the meeting reconvened.
Approval of Aqenda
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of January 3, 2012 as submitted.
Approval of Consent Aqenda
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
consent agenda of January 3, 2012 as submitted.
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*Set Time and Place of Aqenda Closinq
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to set the
closing time and place for receipt of public information for the Council agenda at 4:30 pm in
the City Manager's Office on the Wednesday preceding the Council Meeting.
*Desiqnation of Official Newspaper
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to designate the
New Hope-Golden Valley SunPost as the City's official newspaper.
*Desiqnation of Depositories for Citv Funds
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 12-1
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES FOR CITY FUNDS
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: Clausen,
Freiberg, Harris, Pentel and Scanlon; and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and his signature attested by the City Clerk.
*Approval of Check Reqister
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
check register as submitted.
*General Business Licenses
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
issuance of licenses as recommended by staff.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes as follows:
Board of Zoning Appeals - September 27, 2011
Envision Connection Project Board of Directors - October 20, 2011
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*Acceptinq Donation of Vacant Lots - 3015 and 3025 June Avenue North
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 12-2
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATION OF VACANT PROPERTIES
3015 JUNE AVENUE NORTH (PID 07-029-24-42-0008) AND
3025 JUNE AVENUE NORTH (PID 07-029-24-42-0007)
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: Clausen,
Freiberg, Harris, Pentel and Scanlon; and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and his signature attested by the City Clerk.
*Authorization to Siqn Contract Renewal with Embedded Svstems, Inc. for Outdoor
Warninq Siren Maintenance
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
City Manager to sign the 2012 contract renewal with Embedded Systems, Inc. for outdoor
warning siren maintenance for $3,514.
*Approval for Use of Credit Cards
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve
usage of credit cards by any city employee who has received prior approval from the
appropriate supervisor.
Announcements of Meetinqs
Some Council Members may attend the Employee Appreciation Event on January 4, 2012,
2011 from 7 - 8:30 am at the Brookview Golf Grill.
The Human Services Fund will meet on January 9, 2012 at 6:45 pm at the Brookview
Community Center.
The next Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting will be held on January 10, 2012
at 6:30 pm.
The next Council/Manager meeting will be held on January 10, 2012 immediately following
the HRA meeting.
Some Council Members may attend the Golden Valley Historical Society Meeting on
January 12, 2012 at 7 pm at the Golden Valley Historical Society.
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Announcements of Meetinqs - Continued
The City Offices are closed on Monday, January 16, 2012 in observance of Martin Luther
King Jr. Day.
The next City Council meeting will be held on January 17, 2012 at 6:30 pm.
A Bassett Creek Water Management Commission will be held on January 19, 2012 at
11:30 am.
The Envision Connection Project Board of Directors will meet on January 19, 2012 at 7 pm
at the Brookview Community Center.
The City Council will hold a Council/Staff workshop on January 21, 2012 from 9 am to 2 pm
at the Brookview Grill.
A Bottineau Transitway Public Meeting will be held on January 23, 2012 at the Theodore
Wirth Park Golf Clubhouse from 4:30 to 6:30 pm.
The Environmental Commission will meet on January 23, 2012 at 7 pm.
The Open Space and Recreation Commission will meet on January 23, 2012 at 7 pm at
the Brookview Community Center.
The Planning Commission will meet on January 23, 2012 at 7 pm.
The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on January 24, 2012 at 7 pm.
Reset Meetinq Dates
Thomas Burt introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to reset the
following City Council Meetings: Tuesday, February 7 to Monday, February 6; Tuesday,
August 7 to Wednesday, August 8; Tuesday, September 18 to Wednesday, September 19;
and Tuesday, November 6 to Wednesday, November 7.
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to reset the
following City Council/Manager Meeting: Tuesday, February 14 to Wednesday, February 15;
and Tuesday, August 14 to Monday, August 13.
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Set Date for Council/Staff Workshop
Thomas Burt introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously set the
Council/Staff Workshop for Saturday, January 21, 2012 from 9 am to 2 pm at the
Brookview Grill.
Council Assiqnment - Mavor Pro Tem
Mayor Harris introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Clausen nominated Council Member Freiberg as Mayor Pro Tem. Council
Member Freiberg accepted the nomination.
MOVED by Scanlon nominated Council Member Pentel as Mayor Pro Tem. Council
Member Pentel accepted the nomination.
The Mayor closed nominations.
Mayor Harris called for the vote on the first nomination for Council Member Freiberg. Mayor
Harris, Council Member Clausen and Council Member Freiberg voted yes. Council Member
Pentel and Scanlon voted no.
Council Member Freiberg was appointed as Mayor Pro Tem.
Council Appointments: Assistant Weed Inspector
Mayor Harris introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Harris, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to appoint
Joshua Kunde as the Assistant Weed Inspector for a one-year term.
Council Appointments: Housinq and Redevelopment Authoritv Commissioners
Mayor Harris introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to appoint the
following City Council Members as Commissioners of the Housing and Redevelopment
Authority, with terms concurrent with tenure on the City Council which expire December 31,
2015: Shep Harris, Mike Freiberg and Joanie Clausen.
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Mavor and Council Communications
Council Member Pentel requested the recommendations from Former Mayor Mary
Anderson be received and filed at a future City Council meeting.
Mayor Harris stated that former New Hope Mayor Ed Erickson passed away on January 3,
2012.
Mayor Harris stated the new recycling carts have been delivered to residents and
encouraged residents to use the carts. Jeannine Clancy answered questions about the
recycling program.
Adiournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:35 pm. •
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