11-07-12 CC Minutes Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
November 7, 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 November 7, 2012 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 - Robbinsdale Spanish Immersion Elementarv School
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by the students fram the Robbinsdale Spanish
Immersion Elementary School.
Approval of Aqenda
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to apprave the
agenda of November 7, 2012 as amended: addition of Therapeutic Massage Certificate -
Patric Burke.
The Council requested that staff provide an update in the Weekly Report about a possible
Winter Celebration which is ta be held in December.
*Approval of Consent Apenda
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of November 7, 2012 as amended: addition of Therapeutic Massage Certificate -
Patric Burke.
*Approval of Minutes - Citv Council Meetinq - October 2, 2012
MOVED by Scanlan, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Gouncil Meeting minutes of October 2, 2012 as submitted.
*Approval of Gheck Reg,ister
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the payment of the City and Housing and Redevelopment Authority bills as submitted.
*Solicitor's License - Minnesota Public Interest Research Group (MPIRG)
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
solicitor's license for Minnesota Public Interest Research Group (MPIRG).
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*Solicitor's License - GGC Environmental Group, LLC d/b/a Garba�e Man
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Freiberg and motian carried unanimously to approve the
solicitor's license for GGC Environmental Group, LLC d/b/a Garbage Man.
*Therapeutic Massaqe Certificate - Patric Burke
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
issuance of a therapeutic massage certificate to Patric Ryan Burke at The Beauty Lab, 681
Winnetka Avenue North.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes as follows:
Board of Zoning Appeals - September 20, 2012
Environmental Commission - September 24, 2Q12
Open Space and Recreation Commission - September 24, 2012
Joint Environmental Commission and Open Space and Recreation Commission -
September 24, 2012
Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission - September 20, 2012
*V-Box Sander - Quotes
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to purchase a
Swenson Model combo v-box sander from Towmaster, Inc. through the State of Minnesota
contract for $37,994.06..
*Call for Public Hearinq- Easement Vacations - 600 Boone Avenue North - 11/20/12
Member Scanlon introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 12- 84
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC HEARING ON NOVEMBER 20, 2012 TO
CONSIDER VACATION OF ALL EASEMENTS IN FAVOR OF THE CITY
600 BOONE AVENUE NORTH
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Freiberg
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following vated in favor thereof: Clausen,
Freiberg, Harris, Pentel and Scanlon; and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupan said resolution was decfared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and his signature attested by the City Clerk.
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*Authorization to Siqn Aqreement with Bassett Creek Watershed Manaqement
Commission and WSB & Associates. Inc. for Preparation of Feasibilitv Report for
Briarwood/Dawnview Water Quality Proiect
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the City Manager to sign the Cooperative Agreement for Preparation of a Feasibility Report
for Water Quality Improvement Project BC-7 with the Bassett Creek Watershed
Management Commission
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the City Manager to sign the Cooperative Agreement for Preparation of a Feasibility Report
Motion to authorize the proposal from WSB to complete a feasibility report in the
approximate amount of $11,700.
Public Hearinq - 2013 and 2014 Pavement Manaqement Proqram
Jeff Oliver, City Engineer, presented a PowerPoint presentation and answered questions
from the Council. Jeannine Clancy, Thomas Burt and Allen Barnard answered questions
from the Council.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Thad Graziack, 525 Yosemite Avenue North, opposed to narrowing the street, feels the
neighborhood is not listed to, doesn't think narrowing the road will calm traffic, suggested
installing speed bumps, stated they will still get the same pollutants from the salt used on
the streets; stated he did not hear about the neighborhood meeting that were held, stated
they have a problem in their neighborhood with the mail delivery to their homes; some
neighbors thought the project was a "done deal" so they didn't come to the public hearing;
wanted to know the actuai street size and the cost of the project, feels there are a lot af
distracted drivers, feels the staff should go door to doar and talk to people about the street
project, stated he doesn't read the newsletter and doesn't go on the city website.
Tom Zelmer, Good Shepherd Church Principal, 145 Jersey Avenue South, stated he is
concerned about the cost of the project, stated they have a lot of footage on the street, the
cost of the assessment is a huge hit for the school and church, wanted to know how the
cost was determined and if all school/church property is assessed the same.
Tim Hoffman, 435 Yosemite Avenue North, stated he purchased his home this summer
and was never notified of the project the project was not disclosed to them; stated he is
happy to have a new street but had questions about the trees on his property, expressed
concern about the safety of the children in the neighborhood because of the speeding cars
that go through the neighborhood, including police/fire vehicles going to the apartments,
doesn't want the street narrowed, had questions about the I/I program and the impact the
canstruction may have on the sewer lines; and wanted to knaw if there will be any
interruption of sewer, water or gas service.
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Public Hearinq - 2013 and 2014 Pavement Manaqement Proqram - Continued
The Mayar closed the public hearing.
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 12-
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PROPOSED
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISING FOR BIDS
PROJECT NO. 13-1
2013 PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
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 thereaf: 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.
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 12-
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PROPOSED
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISING FOR BIDS
PROJECT NO. 14-1
2014 PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
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, 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.
Announcements of Meetinqs
Some Council Members may attend the Golden Valley Historical Society Meeting on
November 8, 2012 at 7 pm at the Golden Valley Historical Society.
Some Council Members may attend the Noble PTA Pancake Breakfast and Book Drive on
November 10, 2012 from 9 am to noon at Noble School
A Fall Leaf Drop-off will be held on November 10, 2012 at Brookview Park from 7 am to
1 pm.
The City Offices are closed on Monday, November 12, 2012 in observance of Veterans
Day.
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Announcements of Meetinqs - Continued
Some Council Members may attend the Sweeney Lake Association Annual Meeting on
November 12, 2012 at 7 pm at the Regency Hospitai.
The Human Services Fund will meet on November 12, 2012 at 6:30 pm at the Brookview
Community Center.
The next Council/Manager meeting is November 13, 2012 at 6:30 pm.
A Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission meeting will be held on November
15, 2012 at 11:30 am.
Some Council Members may attend the Golden Valley Lions Fund Raiser (SEA School
Playground) on November 20, 2012 at 4 pm at the Golden Valley Country Club.
The next City Council meeting is November 20, 2012 at 6:30 pm.
Some Council Members may attend the Valle D'or Townhome Neighborhood Meeting on
November 27, 2012 at 7 pm at the Valle D'or Community Room.
Mayor and Council Communications
The Council congratulated Council Member Freiberg on the birth of his son and his election
as State Representative.
Mayor Harris updated the Council on the meeting with the Medley Hills Condo Association,
United Health and Hennepin County Library Friends of the Library Group.
Veteran Day activities are scheduled at Calvary Lutheran Church on November 10, 2012.
There may be Veteran Day events scheduled at the American Legion and Veterans of
Foreign Wars may have events scheduled at their facilities and were directed to their
websites for further information.
Adjournment
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the
meeting at 8:28 pm.
Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant