02-19-13 CC Minutes Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
February 19, 2013
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
Gity on February 19, 2013 at 6:30 pm.
The following members were present: Clausen, Harris, Pentel, Scanlon and Schmidgall;
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.
Bob Qoncaster
Thomas Burt stated that Bob Doncaster, a 23-year employee had passed away on
February 13, 2013. He started in the Public Works Department in 1990 and was promoted
to Street Crew Leader in 2010.
The Council held a moment of silence and sends their condolences to his family.
Approval of Aqenda
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of February 19, 2013 as submitted.
Approval of Consent Aqenda
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of February 19, 2013 as amended: removal of City Council Meeting minutes -
January 2, 2013, Gambling License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement -
Northwest Suburban Optimist Club and Bottineau Transitway Update.
Approval of Minutes - Citv Council Meetinq - Januarv 2, 2013 and Council/Manaqer -
Januarv 8, 2013
Mayor Harris requested staff to amend the minutes to acknowledge the correct Council
Member voting.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Schmidgall and motion carried unanimously to approve
the City Council Meeting minutes for January 2, 2013 as amended and the Council/Manager
Meeting minutes for January 8, 2013 as submitted.
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*Approval of Check Reqister
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
payment of the bills as submitted.
*Rental Propertv Licenses
M4VED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
issuance of licenses as recommended by staff.
*Therapeutic Massaqe Certificate - Rene Ann Dauphinais
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve the
issuance of a therapeutic massage certificate to Rene Ann Dauphinais at Massage Envy,
7704 Olson Memorial Highway.
*Therapeutic Massaqe Certificate - David Vasilvevich Pavlyuk
MOVEQ by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve the
issuance of a therapeutic massage certificate to David Vasilyevich Pavlyuk at Massage
Envy, 7704 Olson Memarial Highway.
*Therapeutic Massaqe Certificate - Jennifer Lvnn Koubsky Bell
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve the
issuance of a therapeutic massage certificate to Jennifer Lynn Koubsky Bell at Massage
Envy, 7704 Olson Memorial Highway.
*Solicitor's License - Budqet Waste Svstems LLC
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve the
solicitor's license for Budget Waste Systems LLC.
*Solicitor's License - GGC Environmental Group, LLC d/b/a Garbaqe Man, A Green
Company
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve the
solicitor's license for GGC Environmental Group, LLC d/b/a Garbage Man.
Gamblinq License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - Northwest
Suburban Optimist Club
Gouncil Member Pentel encouraged the public to attend the Northwest Suburban Optimist
Club Gala on May 16, 2013.
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Gamblinq License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - Northwest
Suburban Optimist Club - Continued
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of notice requirement for
Northwest Suburban Optimist Club.
*General Business Licenses
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
issuance of the license as recommended by staff.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes as follows:
Joint Water Commission - December 5, 2012
Civil Service Commission - February 6, 2012
Bass�tt Creek Watershed Management Gommission - December 20, 2012
*Authorization to Submit Communitv Development Block Grant Application for Jewish
Housinq and Proqramminq (J-HAP) Supportive Housinq Proiect - 9300 and 9310
Golden Vallev Road
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 13-9
RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED APPLICATION FOR 2013 URBAN HENNEPIN
COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM FUNDS
AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMNT WITH
URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY AND ANY THIRD PARTY AGREEMENTS
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Scanlon
ar�d upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Clausen, Harris,
Pentel, Scanlon and Schmidgall; 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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*Modifvinq 2013 General Waaes and Salarv - New Deputv Fire Chief Position
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 13-10
RESOLUTION MODIFYING 2013 GENERAL WAGES AND SALARY
FOR NEW DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF POSITION
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, Harris,
Pentel, Scanlon and Schmidgall; 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.
*Authorization for Staff to Administer the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 13-11
RESOLUTION REGARDING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE
MINNESOTA WETLAND CONSERVATION ACT
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, Harris,
Pentel, Scanlon and Schmidgall; 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.
*Authorization to Siqn Contract with Prairie Restorations, Inc. for Restoration and
Maintenance of Native Plant Communities
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
City Manager to sign the contract with Prairie Restoration, Inc. for 2013 restoration and
maintenance of Native Plant Communities for $25,050.
*Authorization to Siqn First Amendment to Aqreement with Citv of Edina for Dispatch
Services and Operation and Maintenance of Emerqencv Communications Center
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager to sign the First Amendment to Agreement between Edina and
Golden Valley for Provision of Dispatch Services and Operation and Maintenance of the
Emergency Communications Center.
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*Bottineau Transitway Update
Joe Hogeboom, City Planner, updated the Council on upcoming meetings and events
regarding the Bottineau Transitway and answered questions from the Council.
The Council requested the letter to Susan Haigh, Metropolitan Council Chair, and Mike
Opat, Hennepin Council Board Chair, Regarding the Bottineau Transitway Minneapolis
Park and Recreation Board's Wirth Park Design Team Community Meeting, Open House
and Exercise be received and filed at the next City Council Meeting.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to acknowledge
the oral report.
Public Hearinq - Utilitv and Drainaqe Easement Vacation - Mueller Industrial Park
Plat - 7101 Madison Avenue West
Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item.
The Mayor opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were
afforded the opportunity to express their views thereon. Hearing and seeing no one, the
Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 13-12
RESOLUTION VACATING A PORTION OF CERTAIN PLATTED DRAINAGE AND
UTILITY EASEMENTS IN THE RECORDED PLAT OF MUELLER INDUSTRIAL PARK
(7101 MADISON AVENUE WEST)
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, Harris,
Pentel, Scanlon and Schmidgall; 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.
First Consideration - Ordinance #494 - Human Riqhts Commission
The following ordinance was MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon:
ORDINANCE NO. 494, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Deleting and Replacing in its Entirety Section 2:53: Human Rights Commission
Thomas Burt introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
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First Consideration - Ordinance #494 - Human Riqhts Commission - Continued
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to adopt on First
Consideration, Ordinance #494, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
CLAUSEN - YES HARRIS - YES PENTEL - YES SCANLON - YES SCHMIDGALL - YES
Announcements of Meetinqs
The Hopkins Education Foundation's Royal Bash and Online Auction will be held on
February 23, 2013 at 6 pm at the Golden Valley Country Club.
The American Lung Association Climb for Air will be held on February 23, 2013 at
Accenture Tower.
A Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission meeting will be held on February
21, 2013 afi 11:30 am at the Plymouth City Hall.
Golden Valley Day at the Minnesota Timberwolves game is February 24, 2013.
The Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Kick-off meeting will be held on March 6, 2013 at 7 pm at
the Golden Valley VFW.
The West Metro Remodeling Fair will be held on February 24, 2013 from 10:30 am to
3:30 pm at the Eisenhower Center, 1001 Highway 7.
The next City Council meeting will be held on March 5, 2013 at 6:30 pm.
A Community Blood Drive will be held on March 6, 2013 from 1:30 to 5:30 pm at City Hall.
Mavor and Council Communication
The Council announced that Neighborhood Meetings will continue to be held but they
will be conducted in public locations that are handicap accessible. There will be no
Neighborhood Meeting in March. They also stated that future meetings may be conducted
at restaurants or other venues.
Adiournment
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the
meeting at 7:09 pm.
Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
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ATTEST:
Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant