02-06-12 CC Minutes Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
February 6, 2012
Pursuant to due calt and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Golden Valley, Hennepin County, Minnesota was held at 780Q Golden Valley Road in said
Cifiy on February 6, 2012 at 6:30 pm.
The foltowing members were present: Clausen, Freiberg, Harris, Pentel and Scanlon. Also
present were: Thomas Burt, City Manager; Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public Works;
Allen Barnard, Gity Attorney; and Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant.
Pledqe of Alleqiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
125th Anniversarv Essav Contest Winners
Mayor Harris introduced the agenda item and presented the Golden Valley 125th
Anniversary essay contest winners with a Certificate of Recognition and city pin. First
Place: Emma Buttress, Meadowbrook Elementary School, Sixth Grade; Second Place:
Alison Roston, Neill Elementary School, Fifth Grade; and Honorable Mention: Sam
Buttress, Meadowbrook Elementary School, Fifth Grade. Honorable Mention: Max
Ackerman, Meadowbrook Elementary School, Fifth Grade was unable to attend.
The Council congratulated the essay contest winners.
Firefighter Oath of Office - Lisa Robinson and Philip Shea
Mark Kuhnly, Chief of Fire and Inspections Services, introduced the newest Firefighters
Lisa Robinson and Philip Shea.
Mayor Harris gave the oath of office to Firefighters Lisa Rabinson and Philip Shea.
The Council congratulated Firefighters Rabinson and Shea.
Fire Department Retirements - David Comb, Mark Roczniak and Brian Foran
Mark Kuhnly, Chief of Fire and Inspection Services, introduced retired Firefighter David
Comb and presented him with a Certificate of Retirement.
Battalion Chief Gerrits, introduced retired Firefighter Mark Roczniak and presented him
with a Certificate of Retirement.
Battalion Chief Crelly, introduced retired Firefighter Brian Foran and presented him with a
Certificate of Retirement.
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Fire Department Retirements - David Comb, Mark Roczniak and Brian Foran -
Continued
The Council thanked David Gomb, Mark Roczniak and Brian Foran for their years of
dedicated service to the community.
Approval of Aqenda
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda af February 6, 2012 as amended: Addition of Neighborhood Alert - Light Rail in
Golden Valley and Recall for Administrative Hearing - Failure to Allow Access for
Inspection of Rental Property - 510 Jersey Avenue North - 2/21/12.
Approval of Consent Aqenda
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of February 6, 2012 as amended: Addition of Neighborhood Alert - Light Rail in
Golden Valley and Recall for Administrative Hearing - Failure ta Allow Access for
Inspection of Rental Property - 510 Jersey Avenue North - 2/21/12; and Removal of
Approval of 2012 Legislative Priorities.
*Approval of Minutes - City Council Meetinq - Januarv 17, 2012
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously ta approve the
City Council Meeting af January 17, 2012 as submitted.
*Approval of Check Reqister
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the payment of the City and Housing and Redevelopment Authority bills as submitted.
'�Gamblin� License Application to Conduct Excluded Binqo - Ladies Auxiliarv to the
� Veterans of Foreiqn Wars Post#7051
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to approve the
gambling license application to conduct excluded bingo for the Ladies Auxiliary to the
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #7051.
*Solicitor's License - Midwest Tree Experts
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to approve the
solicitor's license for Midwest Tree Experts.
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*Solicitor's License - Investment Lendinq Associates d/b/a Midwest Homes LLC
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Glausen and motion carried unanimously ta approve the
solicitor's license for Investment Lending Associates d/b/a Midwest Homes LLC.
*Pick-up Trucks - Quotes
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to make the
following purchases: five Ford trucks from Midway Ford Commercial Fleet and Government
Sales for $126,530.28; and Reading Classic tl Aluminum Utility truck bodies and
accessories from Aspen Equipment for $29,920.72.
*Emails from Emilv Alverson Reaardinq Theodore Wirth Park/Bottineau Transit
M4VED by Freiberg, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the emails from Emily Alverson, dated January 12 and 15, 2012, regarding the
Theodore Wirth Park/Bottneau Transit.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes as follows:
Planning Commission - November 14, 2011
Environmental Commission - November 28, 2011
Envision Connection Project Board of Directors - December 15, 2011
Approval of 2012 Leqislative Priorities
Mayor Harris highlighted the City's top priority which is work to re-open the Deputy
Registrar Office as soon as possible.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve City
of Golden Valley 2012 Legislative Policies.
*Support for Fundinq Request bv Five Cities Senior Transportation Proiect from
2012 Consolidated Pool - Urban Hennepin Countv Communitv Development Block
Grant Proqram
Member Freiberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 12-8
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING FUNDING REQUEST BY FIVE CITIES SENIOR
TRANSPORTATION PROJECT FROM 2012 CONSOLIDATED POOL - URBAN
HENNEPIN COUNTY CQMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
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*Support for Fundinq Reguest bv Five Cities Senior Transportation Proiect from
2012 Consolidated Pool - Urban Hennepin Countv Communitv Development Block
Grant Proqram - Continued
The motion for the adoption af the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Clausen
and upon a vate 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.
*Board/Commission Appointments: Bassett Creek Watershed Manaqement
Commission
Member Freiberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 12-9
RESOLUTION APPOINTING STACY HOSCHKA AS COMMISSIONER
TO THE BASSETT CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT CQMMISSION
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Glausen
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.
*Board/Commission Appointments: Environmental Commission
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to appoint
Damon Struyk to the Environmental Commission for a one year term which expires May 1,
2Q13.
*Neiqhborhood Alert - Liqht Rail in Golden Vallev
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the Neighborhood Alert - Light Rail in Golden Valley flyer.
*Recall for Administrative Hearinq - Failure to Allow Access for Inspection of Rental
Propertv - 510 Jersev Avenue North - 2/21/12
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimausly to recall 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 February 21, 2012
at 5:30 pm.
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On-Sale and Sunday Sale Liquor License -Webb Golden Vallev LLG d/b/a Good Dav
Cafe (New)
JimRoberts, Sergeant, presented the staff report.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion.carried unanimously to approve the
issuance of an On-Sale and Sunday Liquor License to Webb Golden Valley LLC d/b/a
Good Day Cafe, located at 5410 Wayzata Boulevard.
Approval of Updated Emerald Ash Borer Manaqement Plan
AI Lundstrom, Environmental Coordinator, reviewed the plan and answered question from
the CounciL
MOVED by Freiberg seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously ta adopt the
2010 Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan, updated January 2012.
First Consideration - Ordinance #478 - Amendment to Section 6.35, Expandinq
Commercial and Institutional Recvclinq Program
The following ordinance was MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg:
ORDINANCE NO. 478, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amending Section 6.35, Expanding Commercial and Institutional Recycling Program
Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
Allen Barnard answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried to adopt on First Consideration
Ordinance #478, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
CLAUSEN - YES FREIBERG - YES HARRIS - YES PENTEL - YES SCANLON - YES
First Consideration - Ordinance #479 - Amendment to the 2012 Master Fee Schedule -
Commercial and Institutional Recvclinq
The follawing ordinance was MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg:
ORDINANGE NO. 479, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amendment to the Master Fee Schedule for
� Commercial and Institutional Recycling
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First Consideration - Ordinance #479 -Amendment to the 2012 Master Fee Schedule -
Commercial and Institutional Recvclinq — Continued
Sue Virnig, Finance Director, introduced the agenda item. Allen Barnard answered
questions from the Council.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried to adopt on First Consideration
Ordinance #479, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
CLAUSEN - YES FREIBERG - YES HARRIS - YES PENTEL - YES SCANLON - YES
Announcements of Meetinqs
The Council will hold an Executive Session immediately after the Gity Council meeting to
discuss the appraisal information for the possible purchase of 1850 Toledo Avenue North,
Dargi vs. City of Golden Valley et al lawsuit and Gise vs. City of Golden Valley Et al lawsuit.
Precinct Caucus will be held on February 7, 2012 at various locations throughaut the City.
Some Council Members may attend the Golden Valley Historical Society Meeting on
February 9, 2012 at 7 pm at the Golden Valley Historical Society.
The next Council/Manager meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 6:30
pm.
A Bassett Creek Water Management Commission will be held on February 16, 2012 at
11:3p am.
Some Council Members may attend the Legislative Breakfast on February 18, 2012 at 9
am at the Crystal City HaIL
The City Offices will be closed on February 20, 2012 in observance of Presidents Day.
The City Council will hold a Special Meeting ta conduct an Administrative Hearing for 510
Jersey Avenue North on February 21, 2Q12 at 5:30 pm.
The next City Council meeting will be held on February 21, 2Q12 at 6:30 pm.
Some Council Members may attend the Neighborhood Watch meeting for Zone 8 on
February 21, 2012 at 7 pm.
Mayor and Council Communications
Galvary Lutheran Church is looking for volunteers to help assemble meal packets far
Feed My Starving Children.
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Mayor and Council Communications - Continued
PRISM is in need of food and financial donations.
The Run the Valley Race and Run will be held April 14, 2012 at Meadawbrook Elementary
beginning at 8:3Q am.
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Preliminary Design Plan for
4900 Triton Drive on February 13, 2012.
The City's 2011 Annual Wetland Report is available on the City web site.
Adjournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:09 pm.
Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant