07-17-12 CC Minutes Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
July 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 July 17, 2012 at 6:30 pm.
The following members were present: Clausen, Freiberg, Pentel and Scanlon; and the
following was absent: Harris. 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.
Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Presentation
Susan Blood, Executive Director, Anita Perkins, Program Coordinator, and Larry
Kennebeck, Senior Board Member Coordinator, reviewed programs and services offered
through the CounciL
The Council thanked the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council and staff for the
presentation and their hard work.
Approval of Aqenda
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously ta approve the
agenda of July 17, 2012 as amended: Addition of Letter from Sally Fritze and David and
Marjorie Gardeen Regarding Natural Habitat and Native Vegetation City Code Section; and
Removal of Public Hearing - Conditional Use Permit #131 - 8806-8808 7th Avenue North -
Justin Smith, Disturbia in Suburbia, Applicant.
Approval of Consent Aqenda
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of July 17, 2012 as amended: Removal of Appointment of Election Judges for
State Primary Election and Addition of Letter from Sally Fritze and David and Marjorie
Gardeen Regarding Natural Habitat and Native Vegetation City Code Section.
*Approval of Minutes - Citv Council Meetinq - June 5, 2012
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Council Meeting minutes of June 5, 2012 as submitted.
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*Approval of Check Reqister
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
payment of the City bills as submitted.
*Gamblinq License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - People
Respondinq in Social Ministrv (PRISM)
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of notice requirement far
People Responding in Social Ministry.
*Solicitor's License - Sisters' Camelot
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to approve the
solicitor's license for Sisters' Camelot.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes as follows:
Planning Commission - June 25, 2012
Board of Zoning Appeals - May 22, 2012
Joint Water Commission -April 30, 2012
Envision Connection Project Board of Directors - Aprii 19, 2012
*Sump Manhole Retrofits - Bids
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to refit the sump
manholes from the lowest responsible bidder, Metro Utilities, Inc. for $40,850.OQ. The bids
were as follows:
Metro Utilities, Inc. $40,850.00
New Look Contracting, Inc. $44,960.00
Penn Contracting, Inc. $45,770.00
Northdale Construction $86,693.00
*Street Stripinq and Markinqs - Quotes
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to award the bid
for street striping and markings to the lowest responsible bidder, AAA Striping Service Co.
for $42,735.00. The bids are as follows;
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*Street Stripinq and Markinqs — Quotes - Continued
AAA Striping Service Co. $42,735
Century Fence Co. $47,440
*Authorization to Siqn MnDOT Municipal Aqreement Proaram Submittal for
Intersection Improvements at Winnetka Avenue and Trunk Hiqhwav 55
Member Scanlon introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 12-54
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MUNICIPAL AGREEMENT PROGRAM SUBMITTAL FOR INTERSECTION
IMPROVEMENTS AT WINNETKA AVENUE AND TRUNK HIGHWAY 55
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, Pentel and Scanlon; and the following was absent: Harris, and the following voted
against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and
adopted, signed by the Mayor Pra Tem and his signature attested by the City Clerk.
*Authorization to Siqn Renewal Aqreement with Steve Tokle Inspections Inc. for
Electrical Inspection Services
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager sign the consulting services agreement with Stephen Tokle
Inspections, Inc. for electrical inspections.
Appointment of Election Judqes for State Primarv Election
Council Member Pentel thanked and recognized the residents who serve as election
judges.
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 12-55
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION JUDGES
FOR THE PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD QN AUGUST 14, 2012
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Scanlon
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Clausen,
Freiberg, Pentel and Scanlon; and the following was absent: Harris; and the following voted
against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and
adopted, signed by the Mayor Pro Tem and his signature attested by the City Clerk.
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*Board/Commission Reappointments
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to make the
following reappointments
Board of Zoning Appeals
Jason Boudreau-Landis 1 year term term expires - May 1, 2013
Nancy Nelson 1 year term term expires - May 1, 2013
George Maxwell 1 year term term expires - May 1, 2013
Luke Weisberg 1 year term - alternate term expires - May 1, 2013
Civil Service Commission
Ben Peterson 3 year term term expires - May 1, 2015
Environmental Commission
Rich Baker 3 year term term expires - May 1, 2015
Dawn Hill 3 year term term expires - May 1, 2015
Human Services Fund
Connie Sandler 3 year term term expires - May 1, 2015
Open Space and Recreation Commission
Bob Mattison 3 year term term expires - May 1, 2015
Jerry Sandler 3 year term term expires - May 1, 2015
Daniel Steinberg 3 year term term expires - May 1, 2015
Planning Commission
Dean McCarty 3 year term term expires - May 1, 2015
Cathy Waldhauser 3 year term term expires - May 1, 2015
*Second Consideration - Ordinance #485 -Amendinq Section 6.45, Reqardinq Pawn
Broker/Precious Metal Dealers Dailv Reports to Police
The following ordinance was MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Pentel:
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
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Clausen and motion carried to approve on Second
Consideration, Ordinance #485, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
CLAUSEN - YES FREIBERG - YES HARRIS - YES PENTEL - YES SCANLON - YES
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*Call for Public Hearinq - Covenant Retirement Communities Bonds - 8/8/12
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to call for a
pubtic hearing for consideration of the issuance of bonds for Covenant Retirement
Communities d/b/a Colonial Acres on August 8, 2012 at 7 pm.
*Letter from Sallv Fritze and David and Mariorie Gardeen Reqardinq Natural Habitat
and Native Veqetation Citv Code Section
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the letter from Sally Fritze, received July 17, 2012 and David and Marjorie Gardeen,
dated July 17, 2012 regarding Natural Habitat and Native Vegetation City Code Section.
Public Hearinq - Conditional Use Permit#131 - 8806-8808 7th Avenue North - Justin
Smith. Disturbia in Suburbia, Applicant
Thomas Burt stated the applicant withdrew his application for a Conditional Use Permit so
no public hearing is necessary.
Announcements of Meetinqs
A Bassett Creek Water Management Commission will be held on July 19, 2012 at 11:30 am.
Some Council Members may attend the Edward Silberman Memorial Dedication Ceremony
on July 19, 2012 at 2:30 pm at Schaper Park.
A Concert in the Park featuring The Banjo Boys Band will be held on July 23, 2012 at 7 pm
at Brookview Park.
Minnesota Night to Unite celebrations will be held throughout the evening at various
neighborhood locations on Tuesday, August 7, 2012.
The Council will hold board/commission interviews on August 8, 2012 at 4:45 pm.
, The next City Council meeting will be held on August 8, 2012 at 6:30 pm.
Mayor and Council Communications
The Council thanked all the volunteers who helped make the Ice Cream Social a success.
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Adiournment
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the
meeting at 6:55 pm.
Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
Judy Nally, Administrafiive Assistant