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.
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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.
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*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
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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.
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*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
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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.
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*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.
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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.
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Shepar M. Harris, Mayor
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Ju ally, ministrative sistant