09-17-13 CC Minutes Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
September 17, 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
City on September 17, 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
Mayor Harris introduced the new Parks and Recreation Director, Rick Birno who led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
A moment of silence was observed in honor of the Joseph Johnson who was killed in a car
accident in Golden Valley. The Council also expressed appreciation for staff who
responded to the accident.
Board/Commission Oath of Office and Presentation of Certificate of Appointment
Mayor Harris administered the oath of office and presented Certificates of Appointment,
mugs and city pin to: Craig McDaniels and Andy Wold, Human Services Fund.
Approval of Aqenda
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of September 17, 2013 as amended: Addition of Request to Attend National
League of Cities Congress of Cities and Exposition.
Approval of Consent Aqenda
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of September 17, 2013 as amended: removal of Authorization to Install Yield Signs -
Ardmore Drive, Woodstock Avenue Continued Item - Second Consideration - Ordinance
#504 - Amending Section 10.23 Regarding Recreational Fires and Receipt of July 2013
Financial Reports.
*Approval of Minutes - Citv Council Meetinq — Julv 2, 2013
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Council Meeting minutes of July 2, 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 Gity as submitted.
*General Business License
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
issuance of license as recommended by staff.
*Solicitor's License - Stephan's Floor CoverinqslLC
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve the
solicitor's license for Stephan's Floor Coverings LLC.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes as follaws:
Planning Commission - July 22, 2Q13
Joint Water Commission - June 5, 2013
Envision Connection Project Executive Board - July 18, 2013
Tri-City Council - May 23, 2013
Human Services Fund - July 8, 2013
*Authorization to Siqn Aqreement with Pro-Tec Desiqns for Security Improvements
Phase II
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
City Manager to sign the contract with Pro-Tec Design for installation of Phase II security
improvements in City Hall for $58,457.21.
Authorization to Install Yield Siqns -Ardmore Drive and Woodstock Avenue
Council Member Pentel had questions regarding the placement of the yield signs. Jeannine
Clancy answered questions from the Council.
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Authorization to Install Yield Siqns -Ardmore Drive and Woodstock Avenue -
Continued
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 13-82
RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A TWO-WAY YIELD CONTROL
AT THE INTERSECTION OF WOODSTOCK AVENUE AND ARDMORE DRIVE
(FOUR-WAY APPROACH INTERSECTION)
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 and Scanlon; and the following voted against the same: Schmidgall, whereupon
said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his
signature attested by the City Clerk.
*Board/Commission Appointment
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to make the
following appointment:
Envision Connection Project Board of Directors
Mike Berger 1 year term term expires - December 31, 2014
Continued Item - Second Consideration - Ordinance #504 -Amendinq Section 10.23
Reqardinq Recreational Fires
Council Member Clausen wanted to clarify that Council will not consider Ordinance #504
and take no action.
MOVED by Clausen, seconded by Schmidgall and motion carried unanimously to take no
action on Second Consideration of Ordinance #504, and direct staff to prepare a new
proposed ordinance amendment regarding recreational fires for consideration at a future
Council/Manager meeting.
Receipt of Julv 2013 Financial Reports
Mayor Harris had questions regarding the financial reports. Thomas Burt answered
questions from the Council.
MOVED by Harris, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the July 2013 Financial Reports.
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Continued Public Hearinq - Ordinance #503 - Final Desiqn Plan Approval - PUD #112 -
The 3.9.4 Apartments - Global One Golden Vallev, LLC, Applicant (item continued to
10/15/13 Council Meetinq)
Mayor Harris introduced the agenda item. Thomas Burt and Allen Barnard answered
questions from the Council.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to continue the
public hearing for consideration of Ordinance #503, Final Design Plan Approval, PUD
#112, The 3.9.4. Apartments, Global One Golden Valley, LLC, Applicant to the October 15,
2013 City Council Meeting.
Continued Public Hearin�q - Easement Vacations to Vacate Allev and Easements in
the Plats of Sprinq Green South and Reqistered Land Survev No. 106 (The
Three.Nine.Four. Apartments) (item continued to 10/15/13 Council Meetinq)
Mayor Harris introduced the agenda item. Thomas Burt answered questions from the
council.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to continue the
public hearing for consideration of the easement vacations for the plats of Spring Green
South and Registered Land Survey No. 106 (The Three.Nine.Four. Apartments) to the
October 15, 2013 City Council Meeting.
Declaration of Hazardous Buildinq - 422 Cloverleaf Drive
Mark Kuhnly, Fire Chief, presented the staff report and answered questions from the
Council. Allen Barnard answered questions from the Council
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to order removal
of hazardous building at 422 Cloverleaf Drive and direct staff to proceed pursuant to the
order.
Announcements of Meetinqs
Some Council Members may attend the Golden Valley League of Women Voters meeting
on September 21, 2013 at 9 am at Davanni's.
Council Member Clausen will represent the Council at the Breck Upper School Dedication
on September 21, 2013 at 9:30 am at Breck School.
Some Council Members may attend the Douglas Drive Apartments Neighborhood Meeting
on September 26, 2013 to be held at the Honeywell Learning Center at 7 pm.
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Announcements of Meetinqs - Continued
Some Council Members may attend the Valley Volunteer Day on September 28, 2013 from
9 am to 4 pm at 8:30 am at various locations.
The next City Council meeting will be held on October 1, 2013 at 6:30 pm.
Some Council Members may attend the Arc Event on October 3, 2013 at 6:30 pm at Deb
and Tim Reisner home at 1560 Oregon Avenue North.
The Golden Valley League of Women Voters Forum will be held on October 9, 2Q13 at
7 pm at the City Hall.
A League of Women Voters Hopkins School District Candidate Forum will be held on
October 24, 2013 at 6:30 pm at Hopkins City Hall.
Mavor and Council Communications
Mayor Harris reviewed the Hennepin County Bottineau Update Meeting held on September
16, 2013 and the discussions he held with Hennepin County staff.
Request to Attend National Leaque of Cities Conqress of Cities and Exposition
Mayor Harris reviewed his request to attend the Nation League of Cities Congress of Cities
and Exposition which will be held in November.
MOVED by Clausen, seconded by Schmidgall and motion carried to approve Mayor Harris
attendance at National League of Cities Congress of Cities and Exposition to be held
November 13 to November 16, 2013 in Seattle, Washington. Council Member Pentel voted
no.
Adjournment
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Schmidgall and motion carried unanimously to adjourn
the meeting at 7:31 pm.
Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant