08-21-12 CC Minutes Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
August 21, 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 August 21, 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; Jeannine
Clancy, Director of Public Works; Allen Barnard, City Attorney; and Judy Nally,
Administrative Assistant.
Pledq,e of Alleqiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Presentation of Awards - 2012 Photo Contest
Cheryl Weiler, Communications Coordinator, thanked the judges who were Jeff Dehler, of
Jeff Dehler Public Relations; Pat Brink, of Brink Public Relations; Mary Tan, communications
coordinator for the City of Brooklyn Park; and Karyl Rice, assistant communications director
for Breck School. Winners in attendance were presented with a Certificate of Appreciation
and cash award. The winners are:Enhanced Golden Valley: Honorable Mention, McKenna
Karpan and First Place Amy Sands; Golden Valley Lifestyle: Honorable Mention, Amy Sands
and Stan Waldhauser and First Place, Jason Boudreau-Landis and Natural Golden Valley:
Honorable Mention, MaryLou Adams and Audrey Grinolds and First Place Amy Sands.
The Council congratulated the winners and thanked the photographers who participated.
Approval of Aqenda
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of August 21, 2012 as submitted.
Approval of Consent Aqenda
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of August 21, 2012 as amended: removal of Approval of Minutes - Council/Manager
Meeting - June12 and July 10, 2012; City Council Meeting - July 3 and 17, 2012;
Authorization to Sign Amended Agreement with Breck School for Community Service
Officer and Board/Commission Appointments.
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Approval of Minutes - Council/Manaqer Meetinq - June12 and Julv 10, 2012 and City
Council Meetinq - July 3 and 17, 2Q12
Council Member Pentel discussed the request for funding for improvements to Highway 55
and Winnetka Avenue and ramifications from Hennepin County for Council action taken on
the Bottineau Transitway Locally Preferred Alternative.
Jeannine Clancy answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
Council/Manager Meeting minutes of June12 and July 10, 2012 and the City Council
Meeting of July 3 and 17, 2012 as submitted.
*Approval of Check Reqister
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
payment of the City bills as submitted.
*General Business Licenses
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
issuance of license as recommended by staff.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MQVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes as follows:
Planning Commission - July 9, 2012
Joint Water Commission - June 6, 2012
Open Space and Recreation Commission - June 25, 2012
Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission - May 17, 2012
*Batterv Power for Outdoor Warninq Sirens - Quote
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to authorize
converting the seven sirens to battery power from the lowest responsible bidder Ready
Watt Electric for $42,618. The quotes were as follows:
Ready Watt Electric $42,618
Killmer Electric $50,559
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*Receipt of Julv 2012 General FundBudqet Reports
MQVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the July 2012 Financial Reports.
Authorization to Sipn Amended Aqreement with Breck School for Communitv
Service Officer
Council Member Pentel had questions about the costs and staffing outlined in the
agreement. Thomas Burt answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to the Mayor,
City Manager and Police Chief to sign the amended Community Service Officer Agreement
with Breck Schoot for 2012-2013.
Board/Commission Appointments
Council Member Clausen thanked the applicants for participating in the selection process
and congratulated the new Board/Commission members.
MOVED by Clausen, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to make the
following appointments:
Board of Zoning Appeals
Andrew Johnson 1 year term term expires - May 1, 2013
Human Services Fund
Kathryn Frommer 3 year term term expires - May 1, 2015
Alan Ingber 3 year term term expires - May 1, 2015
Peggy Watson 3 year term term expires - May 1, 2015
Announcements of Meetinqs
The next Human Rights Commission Task Force meeting will be held on August 29, 2012
at 6 pm.
Some Council Members may attend the Meadowbrook Elementary School Open Hause on
August 30, 2012 from 5 - 7 pm.
The City Offices are closed on Monday, September 3, 2012 in observance of Labor Day.
The next City Council meeting will be held on September 4, 2012 at 6:30 pm.
Some Council Members may attend the Metro Cities Forum on September 6, 2012 at 6:30
pm at the League of Minnesota Cities offices.
The next Council/Manager meeting will be held on September 11, 2012 at 6:30 pm.
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Mayor and Council Communications
Council Member Clausen stated the attended the Breck Neighborhood Construction
Meeting and she would like to discuss the Breck School Traffic Study at the September
Council/Manager meeting.
Mayor Harris stated he had received comments from residents who were confused about
the letters regarding the connection inspections and inflow/infiltration (I/I) compliance
certificates sent out during the 2007 Pavement Management Program. The Council
discussed holding a neighborhood meeting with residents in the area to review the I/I
process and requested staff notify the neighborhood of the meeting.
Adiourn to Executive Session - Darqi vs Citv of Golden Vallev Lawsuit
The Council adjourned to meet in Executive Session to discuss the Dargi vs City of Golden
Valley lawsuit.
Adiournment
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimouslyto adjourn the
meeting at 7:13 pm.
Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant