01-08-08 CC Minutes
Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
January 8, 2008
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 8, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.
The following members were present: Freiberg, Loomis, Pentel, Scanlon and Shaffer. Also
present were: Thomas Burt, City Manager; Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public Works;
Allen Barnard, City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant.
Oath of Office, Roll Call and Seatina of the Council
Judge Patrick Fitzgerald gave the oath of office to Mayor Linda R. Loomis and Council
Members Mike Freiberg and Bob Shaffer. The term for Mayor Loomis expires December
31,2011 and the terms for Council Members Freiberg and Shaffer expire on December 31,
2011. A roll call was taken and the seating of the 2008 Council took place.
The Mayor adjourned the meeting for cake and coffee, after which the meeting
reconvened.
Minnesota SesQuicentennial Celebration Presentation - Senator Ann Rest
Senator Ann Rest reviewed the events and programs that will be available throughout the
state to celebrate the Sesquicentennial.
Approval of Aaenda
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of January 8, 2008 as amended: Addition of Executive Session for Hixon Lawsuit;
and removal of Authorization to Sign the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement and
Assigning Environmental Commission Responsibility to Recommend Targets under Kyoto
Protocol.
Executive Session for Hixon Lawsuit
Thomas Burt introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to meet
immediately following the January 8, 2008 City Council meeting in an Executive Session to
discuss litigation strategies with the City Attorney regarding the Hixon lawsuit.
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Approval of Consent Aaenda
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to approve
the items on the consent agenda as amended: Removal of Approval of Minutes:
Council/Manager Meeting - December 11, 2007 and Authorization to Sign the U. S. Mayors
Climate Protection Agreement and Assigning Environmental Commission Responsibility to
Recommend Targets under Kyoto Protocol.
Mayor Loomis read the items listed on the consent agenda.
*Approval of Minutes: Special City Council Meetinas - December 3 and 4,2007;
Executive Session - December 3 and 18,2007 and City Council Meetina - December
18,2007
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to approve the
Special City Council meeting minutes for December 3 and 4, 2007; Executive Session for
December 3 and 18, 2007 and City Council Meeting for December 18, 2007 as submitted.
Approval of Minutes: Council/Manaaer Meetina - December 11, 2007
Council Member Shaffer requested that under 2008 Council Workshop the minutes reflect
that the meeting was changed from March 1 to March 8, 2008.
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
Council/Manager Meeting minutes for December 11, 2007 as amended: 2008 Council
Workshop, note the meeting date change from March 1 to March 8, 2008.
Citizen Input
Mayor Loomis introduced the agenda item. Hearing and seeing no one, the Mayor
continued the meeting.
*Set Time and Place of Aaenda Closina
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to set the
closing time and place for receipt of public information for the Council agenda at 4:30 p.m.
on the Wednesday preceding the Council Meeting in the City Manager's Office.
*Desianation of Official Newspaper
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to designate the
New Hope-Golden Valley SunPost as the City's official newspaper.
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*Designation of Depositories for City Funds
Member Freiberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 08-1
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES FOR CITY FUNDS
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Pentel
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Freiberg,
Loomis, Pentel, Scanlon and Shaffer; and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and her signature attested by the City Clerk.
*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
payment of the City and Housing and Redevelopment Authority bills as submitted.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes as follows:
Planning Commission - November 26, 2007
Board of Zoning Appeals - November 27,2007
Joint Water Commission - December 5, 2007
Envision Connection Project Board of Directors - November 15, 2007
Joint Planning Commission, Environmental Commission and Open Space and Recreation
Commission - November 26,2007
*Approval of 2008 Pay EQuity Implementation Report
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously that the City
Council approves and authorizes the Mayor to sign the Pay Equity Implementation Report.
*Authorization to Sign Storm Emergency Financial Assistance Agreement with
Hennepin County
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
City Manager sign the Storm Emergency Financial Assistance Agreement with Hennepin
County.
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*Reappointment of City Manager to Joint Water Commission
Member Freiberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 08-2
RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING THE CITY MANAGER AS
CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY REPRESENTATIVE ON THE
GOLDEN VALLEY-CRYSTAL-NEW HOPE JOINT WATER COMMISSION
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Pentel
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Freiberg,
Loomis, Pentel, Scanlon and Shaffer; and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and her signature attested by the City Clerk.
Public Hearing - Multifamily Housing Development and Issuance of Bond or Note -
Hammer Residences. Inc.
Sue Virnig, Finance Director, 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 Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 08-3
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A HOUSING PROGRAM AND PROVIDING FOR THE
ISSUANCE AND SALE OF A REVENUE BOND PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA
STATUTES, CHAPTER 462C, AS AMENDED, AT THE REQUEST OF HAMMER
RESIDENCES, INC., AND APPROVING A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT AND OTHER
DOCUMENTS TO BE ENTERED INTO IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Freiberg
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Freiberg,
Loomis, Pentel, Scanlon and Shaffer; and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and her signature attested by the City Clerk.
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Authorization to Si~n the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement and Assigning
Environmental Commission Responsibility to Recommend Targets under Kyoto
Protocol
This item will be considered at the January 22, 2008 City Council meeting so members of
the Environmental Commission can attend.
Announcements of Meetings
The next Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting will be held on January 15, 2008
at 6:30 pm.
The next Council/Manager meeting will be held on January 15, 2008 immediately following
the HRA meeting.
Some Council Members may attend the Employee Appreciation Lunch on January 17,
2008 from 11 am to 12:30 pm.
A Bassett Creek Water Management Commission will be held on January 17, 2008 at
11:30 am.
The City Offices are closed on Monday, January 21,2008 in observance of Martin Luther
King Jr. Day.
The next City Council meeting will be held on January 22,2008 at 6:30 pm.
A Council Strategic Planning Workshop will be held on February 2, 2008 at 9 am at the
Brookview Grill.
Announcements of Meetings - Reset Meetin~ Dates
Mayor Loomis introduced the agenda item. Thomas Burt answered questions from the
Council.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to reset the
following City Council Meetings: Tuesday, February 5 to Wednesday, February 6; Tuesday,
March 4 to Wednesday, March 5; Tuesday, August 5 to Wednesday, August 6; and
Tuesday, November 4 to Thursday, November 6,2008; and the following Council/Manager
meeting date: Tuesday, September 9 to Wednesday, September 10, 2008.
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Council Assignments - Mayor Pro Tem
Mayor Loomis introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to nominate
Council Member Shaffer as Mayor Pro Tem.
Council Appointments -Assistant Weed Inspector
Mayor Loomis will appoint Ron Hammer as the Assistant Weed Inspector for a one year
term.
Appointment of Housing and Redevelopment Authority Commissioners
Mayor Loomis introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon 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: Mike Freiberg, Linda
Loomis and Bob Shaffer.
Mayor and Council Communications
No action and/or discussion took place.
Adiournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:34 p.m.
Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
ATTEST:
u Nall , Administrati Assistant