05-06-14 CC Minutes OFFICIAL MINUTES
'en 1l CITY COUNCIL MEETING
GOLDEN VALLEY, MINNESOTA
MAY 6, 2014
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Harris called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
1A. Roll Call
Present: Mayor Harris, Council Members Clausen, Fonnest, Harris, Schmidgall and Snope.
1 B. Pledge of Allegiance
1 C. 2013 Police Department Annual Report
Police Chief Carlson presented the annual report and answered questions from the
Council.
Mayor Harris called Fire Chief Crelly to the podium to welcome and congratulate him for
becoming the new Fire Chief. Chief Crelly thanked his family and fellow fire fighters for
their support over the past years.
Chief Crelly invited Fire Fighter Bence to the podium. He stated Fire Education Specialist
Baker was named Volunteer of the Year by the American Lung Association at their
recognition celebration.
3. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Clausen,
approving the consent agenda as revised to remove Items: 3E1-Removal of the Pavement
Marking Project, 3F-Appointing City Clerk and Deputy City Clerk, 3G-Approval of Bassett
Creek Regional Trail Feasibility Report, and 3H-Proclamation for Arbor Day and Arbor
Month and the motion carried unanimously to approve the agenda consent of May 6, 2014
as submitted.
3A. Approve of Minutes City Council Meeting April 17, 2014
3B1. Approve City Check Register and authorize the payments of the bills as submitted
3B2. Approve Housing and Redevelopment Authority Check Register and authorize the
payment of bills as submitted
3C1 . Approve General Business License for Fireworks for Menards, 6800 Wayzata Blvd
3C2. Approve 3.2 Liquor License Renewal for Theodore Wirth Chalet for the 2014-2015
license term
3C3 Approve Gambling License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - All
God's Children Learning CenterNalley of Peace Lutheran Church
3D. Accept Minutes of Boards and Commissions as follows:
Planning Commission - March 24, 2014
Envision Connection Project Executive Board - March 20, 2014
Environmental Commission - March 24, 2014
Open Space and Recreation Commission - March 24, 2014
Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission - March 20, 2014
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31. To receive and file the December 2013 Financial Reports
3J. To receive and file the March 2014 Financial Reports
3K. Adopt Resolution 14-38 Authorizing the Transfer of $890,000 from the General
Fund to the Capital Improvement Fund of $500,000, Workers Compensation Fund
of $200,000, Building Fund of $50,000 and Equipment Replacement Fund of
$140,000
3L. Approve the Appointment of the following Members to the Brookview Community
Center Task Force: Kelly Kuebelbeck, John Cornelius, Dean Penk, Lynn Gitelis,
Med Suckerman, Brad Kudue, Mickie Weaver, Pat Dale, and Karla Rose
3M. Approve to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign an agreement with
Hammel, Green and Abrahamson, Inc. for Brookview Community Center needs
assessment and design proposal for $87,000
3N. Approve a request for Beer and/or Wine at Brookview Park
30 Approve the following Board and Commission Appointments:
Human Rights Commission Human Services Fund
Teresa Martin 3 years-expires 5/1/17 Michael Herring 3 years-expires 5/1/17
Susan Phelps 2 years-expires 5/1/16 Jennifer Rudolph 2 years-expires 5/1/16
Mike Pristash 3 years-expires 5/1/17
3P. Approve the following Board and Commission Reappointments:
Board of Zoning Appeals Environmental Commission
Andrew Johnson 1 year-expires 5/1/15 Tracy Anderson 3 years-expires 5/1/17
George Maxwell 1 year-expires 5/1/15 Lynn Gitelis 3 years-expires 5/1/17
Nancy Nelson 1 year-expires 5/1/15 Jim Stremel 3 years-expires 5/1/17
Civil Service Commission Human Rights Commission
Roxanne Sienko 3 year expires 5/1/17 Payton Perkins 1 years-expires 5/1/15
(student)
Human Services Fund Planning Commission
Hilmer Erickson 3 years-expires 5/1/17 David Cera 3 years-expires 5/1/17
Elissa Heilicher 3 years-expires 5/1/17 Chuck Segelbaum 3 years-expires 5/1/17
Toots Vodovoz 3 years-expires 5/1/17
Open Space and Recreation Commission
Kelly Kuebelback 3 years-expires 5/1/17
Anne Saffert 3 years-expires 5/1/17
Dawn Speltz 3 years-expires 5/1/17
3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
3E. Approve Authorization of a contract with Traffic Marking Serive, Inc. in the amount of
$49,015 for the 2014 Pavement Marking Project, City Project No. 14-02.
Mayor Harris requested staff provide an overview of the pavement marking project. Director
of Public Works Clancy gave an overview and answered questions from the Council.
MOTION made by Mayor Harris, seconded by Council Member Clausen and the motion
carried unanimously to authorize a contract with Traffic Marking Service, Inc. in the amount
of $49,015.00 for the 2014 Pavement Marking Project, City Project No. 14-02
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3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA - continued
3F. Adopt Resolution 14-37 Appointing the City Clerk and Deputy City Clerk
Council Member Fonnest thanked Finance Director Virnig for her past years' of service as
both the Finance Director and City Clerk. The Council welcomed new City Clerk Luedke.
Council Member Clausen thanked Administrative Assistant Nally for her years of taking
council meeting minutes.
MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council 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, to adopt
Resolution 14-37 as amended.
3G. Approval of Bassett Creek Regional Trail Feasibility Report
Council Member Snope asked staff to provide additional information on the feasibility
study. Ms. Clancy gave an overviewed of the project. Public Works Specialist Eckman and
Mr. Crosby of SRF Consulting Group reviewed the presentation including further details
regarding the planned future trail.
MOTION made by Council Member Snope, seconded by Council Member Fonnest and the
motion carried unanimously to approve the Bassett Creek Regional Trail Feasibility Study.
3H. Adopt a Proclamation for Arbor Day — May 15, 2014 and Arbor Month — May 2014 in
the City of Golden Valley.
Council Member Fonnest asked staff to provide additional information regarding the Arbor
Day Celebration. Ms. Clancy provided further details regarding the Arbor Day Celebration.
Mayor Harris asked if the winners of the Arbor Day poster could attend a future Council
meeting.
MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Clausen and
the motion carried unanimously to adopt a proclamation for Arbor Day - May 15, 2014 and
Arbor Month - May 2014 in the City of Golden Valley.
6. NEW BUSINESS
6A. Announcements of Meetings
The 2014 Bike rodeo will be held on May 7, 2014 from 6 to 8 pm in the Golden Valley City
Hall Parking Lot
The Bottineau LRT DEIS Open House will be held on May 7, 2014 at 6 pm.
The Bottineau LRT DEIS Formal Public Hearing with be held on May 7, 2014 at 7 pm.
Council Member Snope stated that the Bottineau meetings will be held at other locations if
residents are unable to attend this meeting.
The Golden Valley Human Rights Commission (HRC) Conversations "Understanding
Mental Illness in Children" will be held on May 8, 2014 from 6:30 pm to 8 pm.
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6A. Announcements of Meetings — continued
The Golden Valley Historical Society will host Bill Schrankler's presentation of Depot
Stories gathered in over 200 Historic Train Depots in Minnesota on May 8, 2014 at 7 pm at
the Society's Historic Church.
The next Council/Manager meeting will be held on May 13, 2014 at 6:30 pm.
The Linking Land Use to Clean Water workshop will be held on May 14, 2014 from 5 to
8:30 pm at the Bayview Event Center in Excelsior.
The Planning, Environmental and Open Space & Recreation Commissions will hold a
meeting on the Bottineau Light Rail on May 15, 2014 from 7 to 9 pm.
The League of Women Voters presentation of "Toward a More Perfect Union: Talking
about the Constitution" will be held on May 15, 2014 from 7 to 9 pm at the Brookview
Community Center.
Some Council Members may attend the Arbor Day Celebration on May 15, 2014 at 2:30
pm at the School of Engineering and Arts.
The Wildwood Park New Play Structure volunteer installation will be held on May 17, 2014
starting at 8 am at the Wildwood Park.
The next City Council meeting will be held on May 20, 2014 at 6:30 pm.
6B. Mayor and Council Communications
Council Member Clausen congratulated the cities of Golden Valley, Crystal, Robbinsdale
and New Hope for being approved for as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon city.
Council Member Clausen acknowledged that former Council Member Gloria Johnson
passed away. A moment of silence was observed in her honor. In honor of Ms. Johnson,
Mayor Harris asked that she close the meeting.
Adjournment
MOTION made by Mayor Harris, seconded by Council Member Clausen and the motion
carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 7:54 pm.
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Shepard M. Harris, M yor
ATTEST:
Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk