07-03-12 CC Minutes Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
July 3, 2012
Pursuant ta 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 July 3, 2012 at 6:30 pm.
The following members were present: Clausen, Freiberg, Harris and Pentel; and the
following was absent: Scanlon. Also present were: Thomas Burt, City Manager; Sue Virnig,
Finance Director; Kim Donat, Assistant City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Administrative
Assistant.
Introduction of Golden Vallev Chester Bird American Leqion Post#523 Commander
Ron Zopfi
Mayor Harris introduced Ran Zopfi, new Commander at the Golden Valley Ghester Bird
American L.egion Post.
Commander Zopfi stated that the Golden Valley Fire Department Street Dance was held at
the Legion Post and it was a great success. He suggested the Fire Department and Post
Committee meet to discuss security and traffic control for next year's celebration and
thanked the Council for inviting him to attend the meeting.
Pledqe of Alleqiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Approval of Aqenda
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of July 3, 2012 as amended: Correct the date in the Resolutian Oppositian to
Constitutional Amendment Question as Photo Identification Required for Voting.
Approval of Consent Aqenda
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of July 3, 2012 as submitted.
*Approval of Minutes - Citv Council Meetinq - Mav 15, 2012
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Council Meeting minutes of May 15, 2012 as submitted.
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*Approval of Check Reqister
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
payment of the City and Housing and Redevelopment Authority bills as submitted.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes as follows:
Planning Commission - April 9, 2012
Open Space and Recreation Cammission - April 23, 2012
Environmental Commission - May 21, 2012
*Waiver of Public Hearinq and Certification of Special Assessments - 2012
Miscellaneous Assessment Aqreement
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 12-52
RESOLUTION WAIVING THE PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA
STATUTES 429.p31 AND ORDERING CERTIFICATION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
OF 2012 MISCELLANEOUS SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resalution was seconded by Member Freiberg
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Clausen,
Freiberg, Harris and Pentel; and the fallowing was absent: 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 Gity Clerk.
Public Hearinq - Precious Metal Dealer License Renewal - Jewelrv Manufacturer's
Exchanqe, Inc.
Nate Gove, Operations Commander, presented the staff report.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present ta do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Hearing and seeing no one, the
Mayor closed the public hearing.
MQVED by Pentel, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to approve the
Precious Metal Dealer License for Jewelry Manufacturer's Exchange, Inc. located at 677
Winnetka Avenue North.
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First Consideration - Ordinance #485 - Amendinq Section 6.45, Reqardinq Pawn
Broker/Precious Metal Dealers Dailv Reports to Police
The following ordinance was MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Clausen:
ORDINANCE NO. 485, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amending Section 6.45, Regarding Pawn Broker/Precious Metal Dealers
Daily Reports to Police
Nate Gove, Operations Commander, introduced the agenda item and answered questions
from the Council.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Clausen and motion carried to approve on First Consideration,
Ordinance #485, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
CLAUSEN - YES FREIBERG - YES HARRIS - YES PENTEL - YES SCAN�ON - ABSENT
Opposition to Constitutional Amendment Question as Photo Identification Required
for Votinq
Mayor Harris introduced the agenda item.
Sue Virnig, Finance Director, answered questions from the Council.
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and maved its adoption, as amended:
change effective year to 2013.
RESOLUTION 12-53
RESOLUTION OPPOSING CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT QUESTION AS
PHOTO IDENTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR VOTING
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 and Pentel; and the following was absent: 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 Qate for Board/Commission Interviews
The Council discussed the process for conducting board/commission interviews. It was the
cansensus of the Council they would interview candidates for the vacancies that exist. Staff
was requested to determine what vacancies exist, contact the candidates and inform them
of the vacancies and ask if they are interested in interviewing now ar retain their application
on file for future vacancies.
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Set Date for Board/Commission Interviews - Continued
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to discuss the
board/commission interview process at the July Council/Manager meeting.
Announcements of Meetinqs
A Concert in the Park featuring Nuance A Duo will be held on July 9, 2012 at 7 pm at
Brookview Park.
The next Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting will be held on July 10, 2012 at
6:30 pm.
The next Council/Manager meeting will be held on July 10, 2012 immediately following the
HRA meeting.
The Special Housing and Redevelopment Authority Workshop will be held on July 10, 2012
after the Council/Manager Meeting.
The Human Services Fund Galf Classic will be held on July 13, 2012 at 8 am at the
Brookview Golf Course.
The Park and Recreation Department Water Day will be held on July 13, 2012 at Scheid
Park at 12:30 pm.
A Concert in the Park featuring John Philip Sousa Band and Ice Cream Social will be held
on July 16, 2012 at 7 pm at Brookview Park.
The next City Council meeting will be held on July 17, 2012 at 6:30 pm.
Mayor and Council Communications
Mayor Harris stated he wauld not be in town for the next Council meeting.
Thomas Burt reviewed the items that will be discussed at the July Council/Manager
meeting.
Mayor Harris will be attending the Minneapolis Park Board Meeting on July 11, 2012 for the
discussion of Wirth Park.
The Council congratulated Communications Manager Cheryl Weiler, Web/Graphic Designer
Kristi Bucher, Communications Specialist Ben Sandell and Recycling Coordinator/Engineer
Mark Ray on receiving three 2012 Northern Lights awards from the Minnesota Association
of Government Cammunicators.
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Adiournment
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the
meeting at 7:13 pm.
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