11-19-13 CC Minutes Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
November 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
City on November 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
Andy Snope, Human Rights Commission Chair, announced the upcoming event of the
Human Rights Commission Movie Night which will be held on November 21, 2013 at 6:30
pm at City Hall.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
The 150th Anniversary of the Gettysburg Address was also noted.
Bird Bash
Alana Erickson, Seven Dreams Education Foundation member outlined the activities
planned for The Bird Bash to be held on February 8, 2014 at the Plymouth Creek Center at
6:30 pm.
Hennepin Countv Attornev Presentation
Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman made a presentation to the Council outlining the
programs and activities conducted by his staff.
The Council thanked Attorney Freemen for his presentation.
Approval of Aqenda
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of November 19, 2013 as approved.
Approval of Consent Aqenda
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Schmidgall and motion carried unanimously to approve
the agenda of November 19, 2013 as amended: Receipt of October 2013 Financial Reports,
Authorization to Sign Contract Extension with North American Cleaning Services,
Authorization to Participate in the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES)
Clean Water Fund Inflow and Infiltration Grant for Residential Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation,
Authorization to Sign Agreement with Hennepin County for Right-of-Way Acquisition, and
Acquisition by Purchase or Condemnation of Property for Street Right-of-Way, Utility
Easements and Temporary Construction Easements for pouglas Drive Reconstruction
Project.
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*Approval of Minutes - Citv Council Meetinq - September 3 and 17, 2013
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Schmidgall and motion carried unanimously to approve
the City Gouncil Meeting minutes of September 3 and 17, 2013 as submitted.
*Approval of Check Reqister
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Schmidgall and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the payment of the City and Housing and Redevelopment Authority as submitted.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Schmidgall and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the minutes as follows:
Human Services Fund - September 9, 2013
Human Rights Commission - August 27, 2013
Envision Connection Project Board of Directors - August 15, 2013
Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission - September 19, 2013
Receipt of October 2013 Financial Reports
Mayor Harris had questions regarding the financial reports. Sue Virnig, Finance Director,
answered questions from the CounciL
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the October 2013 Financial Reports.
*Call for Public Hearinq - Easement Vacations - Meadowbrook School P.U.D. No. 90
and Meadowbrook School Addition - 5400 and 5430 Glenwood Avenue - 12-17-13
Member Scanlon introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 13-99
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER
VACATION OF EASEMENTS IN MEADOWBROOK SCHOOL P.U.D. NO. 90
AND MEADOWBROOK SCHQOL ADDITION
(5400 AND 5430 GLENWOOD AVENUE)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member
Schmidgall 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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Authorization to Siqn Contract Extension with North American Cleaninq Services
Council Member Schmidgall had questions about cleaning services provided and the term
of contract extension.
Thomas Burt, Jeannine Clancy and Allen Barnard answered questions from the Council
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to authorize
City Manager to sign the Amendment to Contract 04-01 between City of Golden Valley and
North American Cleaning Services.
Authorization to Participate in the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services
(MCES) Clean Water Fund Inflow and Infiltration Grant for Residential Sanitarv Sewer
Rehabilitation
Mayor Harris requested staff highlight the program and the grant. Jeannine Clancy
answered questions from the Council.
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 13-100
RESOLUTION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (MCES) CLEAN WATER FUND INFLOW AND
INFILTRATION GRANT FOR RESIDENTIAL SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION
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 Aqreement with Hennepin Countv for Riqht-of-Wav Acquisition
and Acquisition bv Purchase or Condemnation of Propertv for Street Riqht-of-Wav,
Utility Easements and Temporarv Construction Easements for pouqlas Qrive
Reconstruction Proiect
Mayor Harris requested staff to update on the Douglas Drive project. Jeannine Clancy and
Thomas Burt answered questions from the Council.
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 13-101
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH
HENNEPIN COUNTY FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION NECESSARY FOR THE
DOUGLAS DRIVE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
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Authorization to Siqn Aqreement with Hennepin Countv for Riqht-of-Wav Acquisition
and Acquisition bv Purchase or Condemnation of Propertv for Street Riqht-of-Wav,
Utilitv Easements and Temporarv Construction Easements for pouqlas Drive
Reconstruction Proiect - 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: Harris, Pentel,
Scanlon and Schmidgall; and the following voted against the same: Clausen, 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 13-102
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION BY PURCHASE OR
CONDEMNATION OF GERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FOR STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY,
UTILITY EASEMENTS, AND TEMPORARY CQNSTRUCTION EASEMENTS FOR THE
DOUGLAS DRIVE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
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: Harris, Pentel,
Scanlon and Schmidgall; and the following voted against the same: Clausen, whereupon
said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and his
signature attested by the City Clerk.
Continued Public Hearinq - Preliminarv Desiqn Plan Approval - PUD #114 -
Amendment#4 - Tennant Comuanv
Mayor Harris introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Schmidgall and motion carried unanimously to continue
the public hearing for consideration of the preliminary design plan approval for Tennant
Company PUD #114, Amendment#4 to the February 5, 2014 City Council Meeting.
Continued Public Hearina - Easement Vacations to Vacate Allev and Easements in
the Plats of Sprinq Green South and Reqistered Land Survev No. 106
Thomas Burt introduced the agenda item. Thomas Burt answered questions from the
Council.
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Schmidgall 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 December 3, 2013 City Council Meeting.
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First Consideration - Ordinance #512 - Establishinq 2014 Master Fee Schedule
The following ordinance was MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Pentel:
ORDINANCE NO. 512, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Establishing A 2014 Master Fee Schedule
Sue Virnig, Finance Director, presented the staff report and answered questions from the
Council. Allen Barnard and Thomas Burt answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to adopt on First
Consideration, Ordinance #512, 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
A Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission meeting will be held on November
20, 2013 at 8:30 am.
Some Council Members may attend the Human Rights Commission Movie Night which will
be held on November 21, 2013 at 6:30 pm at City Hall.
� The Health & the Bottineau Transitway will be held on November 21, 2013 from 6:30- 8 pm
at the U of M Urban Research & Outreach-Engagement Center (UROC), 2001 Plymouth
Avenue North.
Some Council Members may attend the Bottineau Transit Meeting on November 25, 2013
at 10 am the Brookview Community Center.
The city offices will be closed on November 28 and 29, 2013 in observance of thanksgiving
The next City Council meeting will be held on December 3, 2013 at 6:30 pm.
Some Council Members may attend the Bassett Creek Regional Trail open house on
December 11, 2013 from 5-7 pm at Courage Kenny.
Some Council Members may attend the Planning Commission/Board of Zoning Appeal
Holiday on December 18, 2013 at the Brookview Grill.
Some Council Members may attend the Golden Valley Business Council meeting on
November 27, 2013 at 7:30 am at Byerly's.
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Announcements of Meetinqs - Continued
Some Council Members may attend the Golden Valley LIVE event at Outtakes Bar & Grill
on December 3, 2013 at 6:30 pm.
Mavor and Council Communications
Mayor Harris updated the Council on the National League of Cities Conference he
attended.
After discussion the Council requested staff to provide the audio-recordings of the
Council/Manager Meetings on the website. Staff will provide the recordings on the website
and report back to the Council future plans for the upgrading of the Council Conference
Room.
Adiournment
MOVED by Scanlon, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the
meeting at 7:58 pm.
Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant