01-07-14 CC Minutes Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
January 7, 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 January 7, 2014 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 Minutes: Citv Council Meetinqs - October 15, November 6, 12 and 19,
2013
MOVED by, Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve the
meeting minutes for the City Council Meetings for November 6, 12 and 19, 2013 as
submitted and the October 15, 2013 City Council Meeting minutes as amended: amend
October 15, 2013, Approval of Updated City Manager Employment Agreement to reflect
that Pentel was absent.
Adiournment
MOVED by, Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the
meeting at 6:35 pm.
Oath of Office. Roll Call and Seatinq of the Council
Mayor Harris called the meeting to order and introduced Retired Judge Myron Greenberg.
Retired Judge Myron Greenberg gave the oath of office to Council Members Larry Fonnest
and Andy Snope. The term for Council Members Fonnest and Snope expires December
31, 2017. A roll call was taken and the seating of the 2014 Council took place.
The Mayor adjourned the meeting for cake and coffee, after which the meeting reconvened.
Approval of Aqenda
MOVED by Clausen, seconded by Fonnest and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of January 7, 2014 as submitted.
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Approval of Consent Aqenda
MOVED by Snope, seconded by Schmidgall and motion carried unanimously to approve
the consent agenda of January 7, 2014 as amended: removal of Designation of
Depositories for City Funds, Authorization to Sign Patrol Officer (LELS Local 27)
Agreement, Authorization to Sign Agreement with Hennepin County for Sentence to Serve
Program and Second Consideration - Ordinance #514 -Amending Section 10.23
Regarding Recreational Fires.
*Set Time and Place of Aqenda Closinq
MOVED by Snope, seconded by Schmidgall and motion carried unanimously to set the
closing time and place for receipt of public information for the Council agenda at 4:30 pm in
the City Manager's Office on the Wednesday preceding the Council Meeting.
Desiqnation of Depositories for Citv Funds
Council Member Snope disclosed that his wife works Wells Fargo Bank which is one of the
depositories but stated there is no conflict of interest and that he would abstain from any
discussion and action.
Member Clausen introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 14-1
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES FOR CITY FUNDS
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, Fonnest, Harris, and Schmidgall; and the following abstained: 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.
*Desiqnation of Official Newspaper
MOVED by Snope, seconded by Schmidgall and motion carried unanimously to designate
the New Hope-Golden Valley SunPost as the City's official newspaper.
*Approval of Check Reqister
MOVED by Snope, seconded by Schmidgall and motion carried unanimously to approve
the check register as submitted.
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*Solicitor's License - Republic Services
MOVED by Snope, seconded by Schmidgall and motion carried unanimously to approve
the solicitor's license for Republic Services.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Snope, seconded by Schmidgall and motion carried unanimously to receive
and file the minutes as follows:
Board of Zoning Appeals - October 22, 2013
Human Rights Commission - November 26, 2013
Human Rights Commission Worksession - November 26, 2013
Open Space and Recreation Commission - October 28, 2013
Joint Water Commission - October 2, 2013
Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission - October 17, 2013
*Outdoor Deck and Patio Furniture at Brookview Golf Course - Quotes
MOVED by Snope, seconded by Schmidgall and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the purchase of outdoor deck and patio furniture for Brookview Golf Course from the lowest
responsible bidder, Northwood Industries, Inc. for $41,190. The quotes were as follows:
Northwood Industries, Inc. $41,190
By The Yard $49,023
Plants & Things $61,440
*Purchase and Installation of Liqht Poles, Sidewalk Bollards, LED Fixtures - Lawn
Bowlinq Green - Quotes
MOVED by Snope, seconded by Schmidgall and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the purchase and installation of LED lighting at the Brookview Golf Course for the new lawn
bowling green from the lowest responsible bidder, DJ Electric for $46,280. The quotes
were as follows:
DJ Electric $46,280
ESP, Inc. $57,300
Phasor Electric Company $57,839
*Approval of Use of Credit Cards for Purchases
MOVED by Snope, seconded by Schmidgall and motion carried unanimously to approve
usage of credit cards by any city employee who has received prior approval from the
appropriate supervisor.
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*Annual Election for the 2014 Insurance Policv
Member Snope introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 14-2
RESOLUTION MAKING ANNUAL ELECTIONS
FOR THE 2014 INSURANCE POLICY
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, 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.
Authorization to Siqn Patrol Officer (LELS Local 27) Aqreement
Council Member Fonnest had questions regarding the agreement. Thomas Burt and
Chantell Knauss, Assistant City Manager, answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Snope, seconded by Fonnest and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager to sign the 2014-2015 Police Officers (LELS Local #27) Labor
Agreement.
Authorization to Siqn Aqreement with Hennepin Countv for Sentence to Serve
Proqram
Council Member Snope requested staff to review the program. Thomas Burt and Jeannine
Clancy answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Snope, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager to sign the agreement with Hennepin County for the Sentencing
to Service Program for an amount not to exceed $90,064.
*Authorization to Siqn Aqreement with SEH for Desiqn of TH 55/Winnetka Ave
Intersection Improvements
MOVED by Snope, seconded by Schmidgall and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the City Manager to sign the agreement with SEH, Inc. for final design of the TH 55 and
Winnetka Avenue Intersection Improvement Project in the amount not to exceed $141,200.
*Bottineau Liqht Rail Transit (LRT� Planninq Advisorv Committee Appointment
MOVED by Snope, seconded by Schmidgall and motion carried unanimously to appoint
Carmen Heim to the Bottineau LRT Planning Advisory Committee.
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*Acceptance of Donation for Human Riqhts Commission Communitv Proiect in
Honor of David Bucher, M.D. and Bill Cooper
Member Snope introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 14-3
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATION FOR
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISION FOR COMMUNITY PROJECTS
IN HONOR OF DAVID K. BUCHER, M.D. AND BILL COOPER
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, 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.
Second Consideration - Ordinance #514 -Amendinq Section 10 23 Reqardinq
Recreational Fires
The following ordinance was MOVED by Fonnest, seconded by Snope:
ORDINANCE NO. 514, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Deleting and Replacing in its Entirety Section 10:23: Fire Protection
Council Member Fonnest had questions regarding the process for obtaining a fire permit.
John Crelty, Deputy Fire Chief, answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Fonnest, seconded by Snope and motion carried unanimously to adopt on
Second Consideration Ordinance #514, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as
follows:
CLAUSEN - YES FONNEST - YES HARRIS SCHMIDGALL - YES SNOPE - YES
Announcements of Meetinqs
The Council will attend the Joint Water Commission Tri-City Council Meeting on January 9,
2014 at 6:30 pm.
Some Council Members may attend the Bottineau Station Area Planning Meeting on
January 9, 2014 at 6 pm.
Some Council Members may attend the Golden Valley Historical Society Meeting on
January 9, 2014 at 7 pm at the Golden Valley Historical Society.
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Announcements of Meetinqs - Continued
The City Council will hold a Council/Staff workshop on January 11, 2014 from 8:30 am to
1 pm at the Brookview Grill.
The next Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting will be held on January 14, 2014
at 6:30 pm.
The next Council/Manager meeting will be held on January 14, 2014 immediately following
the HRA meeting.
A Bassett Creek Water Management Commission will be held on January 16, 2014 at
8:30 am.
Some Council Members may attend the Human Rights Commission MLK Jr. Event on
January 20, 2014 at 7:30 am at the Spirit of Hope Church, 7600 Harotd Avenue.
The next City Council meeting will be held on January 21, 2014 at 6:30 pm.
Reset Meetinq Dates
Thomas Burt introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Fonnest, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to reset the
following City Council Meetings: Tuesday, February 4 to Wednesday, February 5; Tuesday,
April 15 to Thursday, April 17; Tuesday, August 5 to Wednesday, August 6 and Tuesday,
November 4 to Wednesday, November 5.
MOVED by Fonnest, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously to reset the
following City Council/Manager Meeting: Tuesday, August 12 to Wednesday, August 13
and Tuesday, November 11 to Wednesday November 12.
Set Date for Council/Staff Workshop
Mayor Harris introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Snope, seconded by Clausen and motion carried unanimously set the
Council/Staff Workshop for Saturday, January 11, 2014 from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm at the
Brookview Grill.
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Council Assiqnment - Mavor Pro Tem
Mayor Harris introduced the agenda item.
Council Member Schmidgall nominated himself as Mayor Pro Tem and withdrew the
nomination.
MOVED by Schmidgall, seconded by Snope and motion carried unanimously to nominate
Council Member Clausen as Mayor Pro Tem. Council Member Clausen accepted the
nomination.
Council Appointments: Assistant Weed Inspectors
Mayor Harris introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Harris, seconded by Snope and motion carried unanimously to appoint Dave
Gustafson, AI Lundstrom and Tim Teynor, as the Assistant Weed Inspectors for a one-year
term.
Council Appointments: Housinq and Redevelopment Authority Commissioners
Mayor Harris introduced the agenda item. Allen Barnard answered questions from the
Council.
MOVED by Clausen, seconded by Harris and motion carried unanimously to appoint the
following City Council Members as Commissioners of the Housing and Redevelopment
Authority, with terms concurrent with tenure on the City Council which expire December 31,
2015: Steve Schmidgall, and December 31, 2017: Larry Fonnest and Andy Snope.
Mavor and Council Communications
Mayor Harris stated he had received an invitation to the Seven Dreams Education
Foundation Bird Bash to be held on February 8, 2014 at 6:30 pm at the Plymouth Creek
Center and requested any Council Member contact him if they are interested in attending.
Mayor Harris thanked Hennepin County Commission Linda Higgins for her support in
obtaining a Youth Sports Grant for Wildwood Park. The Council approved Mayor Harris
working with staff to prepare a thank you letter to Ms. Higgins and the entire Hennepin
County Board for the grant.
The West Metro Home Remodeling Fair will be held on February 23, 2014 from 10:30 am
to 3:30 pm at the Eisenhower Community Center.
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Adjournment
MOVED by Fonnest, seconded by Snope and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the
meeting at 7:50 pm.
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