01-17-12 CC Minutes Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
January 17, 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 17, 2012 at 6:30 pm.
The following members were present: Clausen, Freiberg, Harris, Pentel and Scanlon. Also
present were: Thomas Burt, City Manager; Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public Works;
Allen Barnard, City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant.
Pledqe of Alleqiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
The Staff introduced themselves.
Presentation of Life Savinq Awards - Serqeant David Born, Officer Jennifer Sleavin,
Officer Scott Goebel and Officer Daniel Wilcox
Police Chief Stacy Carlson introduced the agenda item and presented Life Saving Awards
to Sergeant David Born, Officers Jennifer Sleavin, Scott Goebel and Daniel Wilcox.
The Council thanked the staff for their life saving efforts.
Recoqnition of the Golden Vallev 125th Anniversarv Committee
Mayor Harris introduced the agenda item and presented members of the Golden Valley
125th Anniversary Committee with a Certificate of Recognition.
The Council thanked the Committee for their hard work and dedication in planning and
conducting events celebrating the City's 125th Anniversary.
Approval of Aqenda
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of January 17, 2012 as amended: Addition of Letter of Support for Accessible
Space, Inc.
Approval of Consent Aqenda
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of January 17, 2012 as amended: Addition of Letter of Support for Accessible
Space, Inc. and Removal of Council Assignments.
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*Approval of Minutes - Citv Council Meetinq - Januarv 3, 2012
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Council Meeting of January 3, 2012 as submitted.
*Approval of Check Reqister
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously authorize the
payment of the City and Housing and Redevelopment Authority bills as submitted.
*Solicitor's License - Blackstone Consultinq Inc.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
solicitor's license for Blackstone Consulting Inc.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes as follows:
Joint Water Commission - November 2, 2011
Envision Connection project Board of Directors - November 17, 2011
*Memorandum from Former Mavor Marv E. Anderson
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the memorandum from former Mayor Mary E. Anderson, dated December 26, 2011,
regarding Council recommendations.
*Email from Paula Sunde Reqardinq Resiqnation from Environmental Commission
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the letter from Paula Sunde, dated January 4, 2012, regarding resignation from the
Environmental Commission; and request the Mayor send her a letter of appreciation in
recognition for her service to the community.
*Approval of Plat and Authorization to Sipn Subdivision Development Aareement -
Miller Akin Addition
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 12-3
RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF PLAT - MILLER AKIN ADDITION
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*Approval of Plat and Authorization to Siqn Subdivision Development Aqreement -
Miller Akin Addition - Continued
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 Install Yield Siqns on Scott Avenue North and 33rd Avenue North
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 12-4
RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A TWO-WAY YIELD CONTROL AT THE
INTERSECTIONOF 33RD AVENUE NORTH AND SCOTT AVENUE NORTH
(FOUR-WAY APPROACH INTERSECTION)
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.
*Call for Administrative Hearinq - Failure to Allow Access for Inspection of Rental
PropeMv - 510 Jersev Avenue North - 2/6/12
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to call for the
Administrative Hearing on Appeal of Administrative Citation for failure to allow access for
inspection of rental property located at 510 Jersey Avenue North for Monday, February 6,
2012 at 5:30 pm.
*Annual Election for 2012 Insurance Policv
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 12-5
RESOLUTION MAKING ANNUAL ELECTIONS
FOR THE 2012 INSURANCE POLICY
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.
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*Authorization for Submittal of Application for MnDOT Local Roads Improvement
Proqram Funds for Intersection Improvements at Countrv Club Drive, Douqlas Drive
and Trunk Hiqhwav 55
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 12-6
RESOLUTtON AUTHORIZING THE MlNNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION LOCAL ROADS IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM SUBMITTAL
FOR IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE INTERSECTION OF COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE,
DOUGLAS DRIVE (CSAH 102), AND TRUNK HIGHWAY 55
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.
*Waiver of Public Hearinq and Certification of Special Assessments - 2011(C)
Sanitarv Sewer Repairs
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 12-7
RESOLUTION WA(VING THE PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA
STATUTES 429.031 AND ORDERING CERTIFICATION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
ON SANITARY SEWER REPAIRS INVOLVE 2011(C) CITY STREET IMPROVEMENTS
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.
*Desiqnation of Data Practices Act Responsible Authoritv and Data Practices
Compliance Official and Department Deleqate
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to adopt the
Data Access Policy, post public notice of responsible parties, and data request form to the
City web site.
*Council Assiqnments
Council Member Pentel suggested that Council Member Freiberg be added as the
Legislative Liaison and Spokesperson delegate.
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*Council Assiqnments - Continued
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to make the
following appointments:
Council Liaisons
Board of Zoning Appeals Pentel
Civil Service Commission Clausen
Environmental Commission Pentel
Human Services Fund Scanlon, Clausen
Open Space and Recreation Commission Scanlon, Clausen
Planning Commission Pentel, Freiberg
Envision Connection Project Board of Directors Harris
Other Assiqnments
Bottineau Transitway Policy Advisory Committee Pentel, Harris
Golden Valley Historical Society Board Member Freiberg, Scanlon
Hopkins School District 270 Cities Joint Monthly Meetings Pentel
Joint Water Planning and Governance Task Force Harris
Legislative Liaison and Spokesperson Freiberg, Harris
Metro Cities Pentel, Delegate
Freiberg, Alternate
Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Executive Board Pentel
Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission Freiberg
Robbinsdale School District 281 Government Advisory Committee Scanlon
Golden Valley Community Foundation Scanlon
*Letter of Support for Accessible Space, Inc.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to request the
Mayor send a letter of support to Accessible Space Inc. for submittal with the grant
application for housing rehabilitation funds for the group housing facility at 2000 Mary Hills
Drive.
Appointments to Bassett Creek Watershed Manaqement Commission and Technical
Advisorv Committee
Mayor Harris introduced the agenda item. Jeannine Clancy presented the item.
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A�pointments to Bassett Creek Watershed Manaqement Commission and Technical
Advisorv Committee - Continued
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 12-8
RESOLUTION APPOINTING DAVID HANSON AS ALTERNATE COMMISSIONER
TO THE BASSETT CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION, AND
JEANNINE CLANCY, MEMBER, AND JEFF OLIVER AND ERIC ECKMAN, ALTERNATE
MEMBERS, TO ITS TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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.
Set Date for Special Joint Citv Council, Plannina, Environmental and Open Space
and Recreation Commission Meetinq and Special Council/Manaqer Meetinq - 1/30/12
Mayor Harris introduced the agenda item. Thomas Burt presented the item.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to set a Special
Joint City Council, Planning, Environmental and Open Space and Recreation Commission
meeting for Monday, January 30, 2012 at 6:30 pm to discuss the Bottineau Transitway.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to set a Special
Council/Manager meeting for Monday, January 30, 2012 immediately foiiowing the Special
Joint City Council meeting to discuss 2012 Legislative Priorities.
Announcements of Meetinqs
A Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission meeting will be held on January 19,
2012 at 11:30 am.
A Council/Staff Workshop will be held on January 21, 2012 at 9 am at the Brookview Grill.
A Bottineau Transitway Public Meeting will be held on January 23, 2012 from 4:30 to 6:30
pm at the Theodore Wirth Park Golf Clubhouse.
The City Council will conduct board/commission interviews on January 30, 2012 beginning
at 5 pm.
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Announcements of Meetinps
The Council set a Special Joint City Council, Planning, Environmental and Open Space
and Recreation Commission to discuss the Bottineau Transitway on January 30, 2012 at
6:30 pm.
The Council set a Special Council/Manager meeting to discuss the 2012 League Policies
on January 30, 2012 after the Special Joint meeting.
A Special City Council meeting to conduct an administrative hearing for failure to allow
inspection of rental property at 510 Jersey Avenue North will be held on February 6, 2012
at 5:30 pm.
The next City Council meeting will be held on Monday, February 6, 2012 at 6:30 pm.
Council Appointments: Assistant Weed Inspectors
Mayor Harris introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to appoint AI
Lundstrom and Tim Teynor as Assistant Weed Inspectors for a one-year term.
Mavor and Council Communications
Council Member Pentel requested the emails from Emily Alverson regarding Theodore
Wirth Park/Bottineau Transit be received and filed at the February 6, 2012 City Council
meeting.
Adiournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:09 pm.
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