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03-20-12 CC Minutes Regular Meeting of the City Council March 20, 2012 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the Gity Council of the City of Golden Valley, Hennepin County, Minnesota was held at 7800 Golden Valley Road in said City on March 20, 2�12 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. Appointment to Bottineau Transifinrav Citizen Advisory Committee, Oath of Office and Presentation of Gertificate of Appointment Mayor Harris introduced the agenda item. MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to appoint Randy Fordice to the Battineau Transitway Citizen Advisory Committee. Mayor Harris administered the oath of office and presented a Gertificate of Appointment, mug and city pin to Randy Fordice, Bottineau Transitway Citizen Advisory Committee. Renaminq Honevwell Little League Area as Isaacson Park Rick Jacobson, Director of Parks and Recreation, introduced the agenda item. Jerry Sandler, Chair, Open Space and Recreation Commission, Metro Area Little League District Administrator, former Little League President and Goach, presented a history of the Little League program and the impact Dick Isaacson had on the program and the lives of the children and coaches in the baseball program. Member Scanlon introduced the fallowing resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 12-16 RESOLUTION RENAMING HONEYWELL LITTLE LEAGUE AREA AS ISAACSON PARK 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: 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. Regular Meeting of the City Council March 20, 2012 Page 2 State of the Citv Video Presentation The State of the Gity video was shown at the meeting. Approval of Aqenda Thomas Burt stated Hennepin County recommended changes to the resolution for re- establishing precinct boundaries. MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve the agenda of March 20, 2012 as amended: Approval of Re-establishing Precinct Boundaries for Precincts 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 and Ghanging Baundaries for Precinct 2 and 3 due to Redistricting. Approval of Consent Aqenda MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to approve the agenda of March 20, 2012 as amended: removal of Approval of Re-establishing Precinct Boundaries for Precincts 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 and Changing Boundaries for Precinct 2 and 3 due to Redistricting, Minutes of Boards and Commissions - Envision Connection Project Board of Directors - January 19, 2012 and Authorization to Sign Agreement with Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission and City of Minneapolis for Main Stem Restoration. *Approval of Minutes - Council/Manaqer Meetinq - February 15, 2012 and Gitv Council Meetinq - Februarv 21, 2012 MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to approve the Council/Manager Meeting minutes of February 15, 2012 and the City Council Meeting minutes of February 21, 2Q12 as submitted. *Approval of Check Re�ister MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to authorize the payment of the City bills as submitted. *General Business Licenses MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to authorize the payment of the bills as submitted. *3.2 Liquor License Renewals MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to authorize the issuance of licenses as recommended by staff. Regular Meeting of the City Council March 20, 2012 Page 3 *Gamblinq License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement Rotarv Club of Golden Vallev MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to authorize the issuance of licenses as recommended by staff. *Minutes of Boards and Commissions MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the minutes as follows: Planning Cammission - February 13, 2012 Human Services Fund - February 13, 2012 Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission - January 19, 2012 Minutes of Boards and Commissions - Envision Connection Proiect Board of Directors - Januarv 19, 2012 Council Member Pentel suggested the Couneil discuss at the April Council/Manager the role, responsibilities, goals and the relationship with the Council af the Envision Connection Project Board MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the Envision Connection Project Board of Directors minutes of January 19, 2012. *Tandem A�cle Dump Truck and Eauipment - Quotes MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to purchase one tandem axle cab and chassis truck through the Minnesota Materials Management Division from Boyer Trucks for $111,660.76. MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to purchase a plow, underbody, wing plow, sander and control equipment, through the Minnesota Materials Management Division from Towmaster, Inc. for $141,101.72. *Sewer Televisinq Camera and Transporter - Quotes MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to purchase a sewer televising camera and transporter, from the lowest responsible bidder, Flexible Pipe Tool Company for $29,077.49, including Minnesota sales tax. The quotes are as follows: Flexible Pipe Tool Company $29,077.48 Envirotech Equipment Company $30,486.09 Regular Meeting of the City Council March 20, 2012 Page 4 Authorization to Siqn Aqreement with Bassett Creek Watershed Manaqement Commission and City of Minneapolis for Main Stem Restoration Council Member Pentel had questions regarding the impact of the restoration in the area in which the Bottineau transitway may be constructed. Jeannine Clancy answered questions from the Council. MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimausly to acknowledge and approve the Cooperative Agreement for Bassett Creek Main Stem Restoration. *Temporarily Restrictinq Vehicle Parkinq for Run the Vallev Member Scanlon introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 12-17 RESOLUTION TEMPORARILY RESTRICTING VEHIGLE PARKING FOR RUN THE VALLEY The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Clausen 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. *Temporarilv Restrictinq Vehicle Parkinq for Golden Vallev Davs Member Scanlon introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 12-18 RESOLUTION TEMPORARILY RESTRICTING VEHICLE PARKING FOR GOLDEN VALLEY DAYS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Clausen 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. Regular Meeting of the City Council March 20, 2012 Page 5 *Temporarilv Restrictinq Vehicle Parkinq for Humane Societv Walk for Animals Member Scanlon introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTIQN 12-19 RESOLUTION TEMPORARILY RESTRICTING VEHIGLE PARKING FOR WALK FOR ANIMALS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Clausen 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 adapted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the City Clerk. *Approval of Amendment to Golden Vallev Fire Relief Association By-laws for Interest on Deferred Retirement Benefit Member Scanlon introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 12-20 RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT TO GOLDEN VALLEY FIRE RELIEF ASSOCIATION BY-LAWS FOR INTEREST ON DEFERRED RETIREMENT BENEFIT The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was secanded by Member Clausen 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 Re-establishinq Precinct Boundaries for Precincts 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 and Chanqinq Boundaries for Precinct 2 and 3 due to Redistricting Council Member Freiberg had questions regarding how voting is conducted when a precinct is within two school districts. Sue Virnig, Finance Director/City Clerk answered questions from the Council. Member Freiberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption, as amended: RESOLUTION 12-21 RESOLUTION RE-ESTABUSHING PRECINCT BOUNDARIES FOR PREGINCTS 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, AND $ AND CHANGING PRECINCT BOUNDARIES FOR PRECINCT 2 AND PRECINCT 3 Regular Meeting of the City Cauncil March 20, 2012 Page 6 A,�pproval of Re-establishinq Precinct Boundaries for Precincts 1�4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 and Chanqinq Boundaries for Precinct 2 and 3 due to Redistrictinq - Continued The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Clausen 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 resolutian was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the City Clerk. *Approvinq Loan to Golden Vallev Little Leaque for Park Improvements Member Scanlon introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 12-22 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING LOAN FOR PARK IMPROVEMENTS TO GOLDEN VALLEY LITTLE LEAGUE The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Clausen and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Clausen, Freiberg, Harris, Pentel and Scanlon; and the fallowing voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayar and his signature attested by the City Clerk. *Authorizinct Transfer from General Fund to Equipment Replacement Fund and Park Improvement Fund Member Scanlon introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 12-23 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF $825,OQ0 FRQM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND ($575,000) AND TO THE PARK IMPROVEMENT FUND ($250,000) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Clausen and upon a vote being taken therean, the following voted in favor thereof: Clausen, Freiberg, Harris, Pentel and Scanlon; and the following voted against the same: nane, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the City Clerk. Regular Meeting of the City Cauncil March 20, 2012 Page 7 *Second Consideration - Ordinance #481 - Amendinq Section 10.84, Providinq for Appeal Process for Disaualified Applicants The following ordinance was MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Clausen: ORDINANCE NO. 481, 2ND SERIES AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE Amending Section 10.84, Providing far Appeal Process for Disqualified Applicants MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Clausen and motion carried to adopt on First Consideration Ordinance #481, 2nd Series. The vote was as follows: CLAUSEN - YES FREIBERG - YES HARRIS - YES PENTEL - YES SCANLCIN - YES *Approval of Amendments to Employee Handbook Member Scanlon introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 12-24 RESOLUTION ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Clausen 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 Memorial Dedication for Edward (Ed) Silberman MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously ta authorize moving farward with contacting the family and setting up a celebration. Set Date for Joint Water Commission - Tri-Citv Meetinq - 5/7/12 Mayor Harris introduced the agenda item. Thomas Burt answered questions from the CounciL MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to set the Joint Water Commission, Tri-City Council meeting for May 7, 2012 at 6:30 pm at the Crystal Community Center. Regular Meeting of the City Council March 20, 2012 Page 8 Announcements of Meetinqs Some Council Members may attend the Use of Force Seminar on March 22, 2012 at 6 pm at the Police Department. The State of the City will be held on March 23, 2012 at 7:30 am at City Hall. The Golden Valley Historical Society will sponsor an Antique Road Show on March 24, 2012 beginning at 2 pm at Calvary Center Cooperative. Some Council Members may attend the joint South Tyrol Neighborhoad and MCES Meeting March 29, 2012 at 7 pm at the Sabes Jewish Community Center. The next City Council meeting will be held on April 3, 2012 at 6:30 pm. Mavor and Council Communications The Golden Valley Run the Valley Race/Walk on April 14, 2012 beginning at 8 am at the Brookview Community Center. Mayor Harris and Thomas Burt reviewed the status of the legislation before the House and Senate reopening the Motar Vehicle department and the meeting that were held with Legislative Delegations. Adiournment MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 7:37 pm. , d Shepar M. Harris, Mayor ATTEST: rl Ju ally, ministrative sistant