03-04-14 CC Minutes Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
March 4, 2014
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 March 4, 2014 at 6:30 pm.
The following members were present: Clausen, Fonnest, Harris, Schmidgall and Snope.
Also present were: Thomas Burt, City Manager; Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public Works;
Allen Barnard, City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant.
Pledae of Alleqiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Approval of Aqenda
MOVED by Snope, seconded by Fonnest and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of March 4, 2014 as amended: addition of Approval of Plat - Eldridge 7th Addition.
Approval of Consent Aqenda
MOVED by Fonnest, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to approve the
consent agenda of March 4, 2014 as amended: removal of Direction to Human Rights
Commission - Mental Health Awareness and Education Program.
*Approval of Minutes - Council/Manaqer Meetinq - Februarv 11, 2014 and Citv Council
Meetinq - Februarv 18, 2014
MOVED by Fonnest, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to approve the
Council/Manager Meeting minutes of February 11, 2014, and the City Council Meeting
minutes of February 18, 2014 as submitted.
*Approval of Check Reqister
MOVED by Fonnest, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City check register as submitted.
*Rental Propertv Licenses
MOVED by Fonnest, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the issuance of license as recommended by staff.
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*Solicitor's License - TakeAction Minnesota
MOVED by Fonnest, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to approve the
solicitor's license for TakeAction Minnesota.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Fonnest, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes as follows:
Environmental Commission - January 27, 2014
Human Rights Commission - January 27, 2014
Open Space and Recreation Commission - January 27, 2014
Envision Connection Project Executive Board - January 16, 2014
Joint Environmental and Open Space and Recreation Commission - January 27, 2014
Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission - January 16, 2014
*Call for Public Hearinp - Drainaue and Utilitv Easement Vacation - Carousel
Automobiles PUD #95 - 9191 and 9393 Wavzata Boulevard - 4/1/14
Member Fonnest introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 14-18
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC HEARING
TO CONSIDER VACATION OF CERTAIN EASEMENTS
IN THE PLAT OF CAROUSEL AUTOMOBILES P.U.D. NO. 95
(9191 AND 9393 WAYZATA BOULEVARD)
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,
Fonnest, Harris, Schmidgall and Snope; 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.
Direction to Human Riqhts Commission - Mental Health Awareness and Education
Proqram
Mayor Harris removed the item for Council discussion. Council Member Snope updated the
Council about the Human Rights Commission meeting he attended.
MOVED by Harris, seconded by Snope and motion carried unanimously to direct the
Human Rights Commission to include Mental Health Awareness programming in their 2014
Work Plan.
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*Receipt of Januarv 2014 Financial Reports
MOVED by Fonnest, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the January 2014 Financial Reports.
Public Hearinq - Utilitv Easement Vacations - Plats of Woodlawn Park and Eldridqe
3rd Addition PUD 109 (4824 Triton Drive
Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item and 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. Hearing and seeing no one, the
Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Clausen introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTIOM 14-19
RESOLUTION VACATING UTILITY EASEMENTS IN THE
PLAT OF WOODLAWN PARK AND DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENTS
IN THE PLAT OF ELDRIDGE 3RD ADDITION P.U.D. 109 (4824 TRITON DRIVE)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Snope
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Clausen,
Fonnest, Harris, Schmidgall and Snope; 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.
Quotes -Wildwood Park Plavqround Equipment and Authorizinq Loan for School of
Enqineerinq and Arts
AI Lundstrom, Park Maintenance Supervisor, reviewed the plans and answered questions
from the Council. Thomas Burt answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Clausen, seconded by Schmidgall and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the purchase and installation of playground equipment at Wildwood Park from
Minnesota/Wisconsin Playground through U.S. Communities buying group contract
#416005190 for $95,000.
Member Fonnest introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 14-20
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING LOAN FOR PARK IMPROVEMENTS TO
PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND ARTS
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Quotes -Wildwood Park Plavqround Equipment and Authorizinq Loan for School of
Enqineerina and Arts - Continued
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,
Fonnest, Harris, Schmidgall and Snope; 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 Meadowbrook School Parent Teacher Association
Fundraiser on March 6, 2014 at 6:30 pm at the New Hope Cinema Grifl.
The Gearty Park Play Structure Public Meeting will be held on March 6, 2014 from 6 to
7:15 pm at Fire Station 3.
The Glenview Park Play Structure Public Meeting will be held on March 6, 2014 from 7:15
to 8:45 pm at Fire Station 3.
The Neighborhood Watch Block Captains Meeting will be held on March 6, 2014 at 7 pm at
the Police Department.
The State of the City wilt be held on March 28, 2014 at 7:30 am at City Hall.
The Bridge Builder Quarterly Event will be held on March 8, 2014 from 10 am to noon at
the Wirth Park Chalet.
The Robbinsdale School District Empty Bowls event is scheduled for March 11, 2014 from
4 to 7 pm at the Sandburg Learning Center.
The next Council/Manager meeting will be held on March 11, 2014 at 6:30 pm.
The Sacred Harp singing will be held at the Golden Valley Historical Society on March 13,
2014 at 7 pm.
The next City Council meeting is March 18, 2014.
Congressman Keith Ellison will hold a meeting about Public Safety and Immigrant
Populations on March 17, 2014 from 2 to 3:30 pm at Golden Valley City Hall.
Mavor and Council Communications
Mayor Harris congratulated the Fire Department for being the top fundraising team at the
American Lung Association Fight for Air Stair Climb.
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Mavor and Council Communications - Continued
Mayor Harris and Council Member Snope updated the Councit about the House
Commerce Committee the attended regarding the request for approval of a liquor license
for the Brookview Community Center and transportation legislation.
Approval of Plat - Eldridpe 7th Addition
Mayor Harris introduced the agenda item.
Member Fonnest introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 14-21
RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF PLAT - ELDRIDGE 7TH ADDITION
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,
Fonnest, Harris, Schmidgall and Snope; 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.
Adjournment
MOVED by Snope, seconded by Fonnest and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the
meeting at 7:24 pm.
Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant