07-16-13 CC Minutes Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
July 16, 2013
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the Gity Council of the City of
Golden Valley, Hennepin County, Minnesota was held at 7800 Golden Valley Road in said
City on July 16, 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.
Approval of Aqenda
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of July 16, 2013 as submitted.
Approval of Consent Aqenda
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of July 16, 2013 as amended: removal of Acceptance of Donation of Memorial
Bench - Brookview Golf Course from Family of Don Scheunemann and 2015 Pavement
Management Program: Call for Feasibility Study and Authorization to Sign Agreement with
SEH.
*Approval of Minutes - Citv Council Meetinq - Mav 7, 2013
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Council Meeting minutes of May 7, 2013 as submitted.
*Approval of Check Reqister
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
payment of the City as submitted.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes as follows:
Human Services Fund - June 10, 2013
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*Board/Commission Appointments
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motian carried unanimously to make the
following appointments:
Human Rights Commission
Brian Cook 1 year term term expires - December 31, 2014
Human Services Fund
Carolyn Kaehr 3 year term term expires - May 1, 2016
Envision Connection Project Board of Directors
Wendy Rubinyi 3 year term term expires - December 31, 2016
Board of Zoning Appeals
David Perich 1 year term term expires - May 1, 2014
Richard Orenstein 1 year term term expires - May 1, 2014
*Authorization to Siqn Renewal Aqreement with Steve Tokle Inspections Inc. for
Electrical Inspection Services
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motian carried unanimously to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager sign the consulting services agreement with Stephen Tokle
Inspections, Inc. for electrical inspectians.
*Approval of Requests for Beer and/or Wine at Braokview Park
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve the
requests for beer and/or wine at Brookview Park as recommended by staff.
*Approval of Amendment to Emplovee Handbook - Section 7.10
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 13-65
RESOLUTION ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK
SECTION 7.10
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.
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Acceptance of Donation of Memorial Bench - Brookview Golf Course from Familv of
Don Scheunemann
Mayor Harris thanked the Schunemann family for the donatian.
Member Schmidgall introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 13-66
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATION FROM THE FAMILY OF DON SCHUNEMANN
FOR BROOKVIEW GOLF COURSE MEMORIAL BENCH
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resalution was seconded by Member Pentel
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.
*Establishinq Compliance with Reimbursement Bond Requlations under Internal
Revenue Code for Financinq the Citv's 2015 Pavement Manaqement Proqram
Member Pentel introduced the fallowing resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 13-67
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE FINANCING OF THE CITY'S
2015 PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM; ESTABLISHING COMPLIANCE WITH
REIMBURSEMENT BOND REGULATIONS UNDER THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
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 Gity Clerk.
2015 Pavement Manaqement Proqram: Call for Feasibilitv Studv and Authorization to
Siqn Aqreement with SEH
Mayor Harris requested staff review the next areas scheduled for the pavement
management program. Jeannine Clancy answered questions from the Council.
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 13-68
RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR
CITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 15-Q1
2015 PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
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2015 Pavement Manaqement Proqram: Call for Feasibilitv Studv and Authorization to
Siqn Aqreement with SEH - Continued
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.
MOVED by Clausen, seconded by Schmidgafl and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the City Manager to sign the agreement with SEH, Inc. for 2015 Pavement Management
Program engineering services for an amount not to exceed $429,000.
Announcements of Meetinqs
A Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission meeting will be held on July 18,
2013 at 8:30 am at the Plymouth City Hall.
A Concert in the Park featuring Stompin' Dixie will be held on July 22, 2013 at 7 pm at
Brookview Park.
The Penny Carnival will be held on July 26, 2013 from 10:30 am ta 12:30 pm at Brookview
Park.
A Hiawatha Light Rail Transit Tour will be held on July 27, 2013 at 8:30 am and residents
can contact the Planning Department if they are interested in attending.
Some Council Members may attend the Denny Arons Retirement Party on July 30, 2013 at
9:30 am at the Police Department.
A Joint City of New Hope and City of Golden Valley Council Meeting wilt be held on July
30, 2013 at 6 pm at Golden Valley City Hall.
Some Council Members may attend Rick Jacobson's Retirement Party on July 31, 2013 at
the Brookview Community Center.
Minnesota Night to Unite celebrations will be held throughout the evening at various
neighborhood locations on August 6, 2013.
A picnic and music will be held on August 7, 2013 from 11:15 am to noon at Brookview
Park.
The next City Council meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at 6:30 pm.
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Announcements of Meetinqs
The next Council/Manager meeting will be held on August 13, 2013 at 6:30 pm.
A Bottineau LRT Station Planning Community Meeting will be held on August 15, 2013
from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Unity Christ Church, 4000 Golden Valley Road.
Mayor and Council Communication
Mayor Harris stated he will be going to Washington DC and may have the opportunity to
visit our representatives in Washington.
The Council thanked al� those who participated in the making the Ice Cream Social such a
success.
Adiournment
MOVED by Schmidgall, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously ta adjourn the
meeting at 6:59 pm.
Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant