01-16-07 CC Minutes Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
January 16, 2007
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 16, 2007 at 6:30 pm.
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.
Decision Resources, Ltd. Presentation of Residential Survey
Bill Morris, Decision Resources LTD presented the residential and the Open Space and
Recreation Commission Park Planning Survey results and answered questions from the
Council. Thomas Burt answered questions from the Council.
The Council requested staff to put the results of both surveys on the web site.
Approval of Aqenda
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of January 16, 2007 as amended: Addition of New Business - Authorization to
Send Comment Letter to City of St. Louis Park Regarding West End Alternative Urban
Areawide Review (AUAR).
Citizen Input
Mayor Loomis introduced the agenda item. Hearing and seeing no one, the Mayor
continued the meeting.
Approval of Consent Aqenda
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of January 16, 2007 as amended: Removal of Authorization to Sign Consulting
agreement with Center for Energy and Environment Consulting for Housing Rehabilitation
Program and Approval of Six Month Extension for Filing of Plat for Woyak Addition.
Mayor Loomis read the items listed on the consent agenda.
*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
payment of the City and Housing and Redevelopment Authority bills as submitted.
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*Quotes - Squad and Unmarked Cars
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
purchase of three 2007 Dodge Chargers through the State of Minnesota Squad Contract
from Elk River Chrysler.
*Quotes - Demolition of 2605 and 2665 Scott Avenue North
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to award the
bid for demolition of the homes at 2605 and 2665 Scott Avenue North from the lowest
responsible bidder, Wickenhauser Excavating, Inc. for $25,475. The bids were as follows:
Wickenhauser Excavating, Inc. $25,475
Kevitt Excavating, Inc. 31,995
Veit & Company, Inc. 32,312
*Letter from Anise McDowell Reqardinq Resignation from Human Rights
Commission
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the letter from Anise McDowell, dated December 19, 2006, regarding resignation from
the Human Rights Commission and request the Mayor send her a letter of appreciation in
recognition for her service to the community.
'�Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes as follows:
Planning Commission - December 11, 2006
Human Rights Commission - December 14, 2006
Joint Water Commission - December 6, 2006
*Establishinq Limited Sewer Backup, Cleanup and Property Damage Protection
Member Shaffer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 07-3
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING LIMITED SEWER BACKUP,
CLEANUP AND PROPERTY DAMAGE PROTECTION FOR
CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY MUNICIPAL SEWER CUSTOMERS
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*Establishing Limited Sewer Backup, Cleanup and Propertv Damaqe Protection -
Continued
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.
Authorization to Siqn Counsultinq Aqreement with Center for Enerqy and
Environment Consultinq for Housing Rehabilitation Program
Council Member Shaffer stated that due to a potential conflict of interest he removed
himself from the discussion and action on this item.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried to authorize the Mayor and
City Manager to sign the Consulting Agreement with Center for Energy and Environment.
Council Member Shaffer abstained.
Approval of Six Month Extension for Filinq of Plat for Woyak Addition
Council Member Freiberg noted the Executive Summary states that the Council
unanimously approved the preliminary plat for 4243 and 4253 Glenwood Avenue at its July
5, 2006 meeting. He requested the record show that he and Council Member Scanlon
voted no.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried to approve an extension until
July 15, 2007 to submit the final plat for Woyak Addition, for the property located at 4253
Glenwood Avenue. Council Member Freiberg voted no.
Call for Public Hearing - Issuance of Revenue Bonds - Breck School - 2/20/07
Thomas Burt introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council. Allen
Barnard answered questions from the Council.
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 07-4
RESOLUTION RELATING TO A PROJECT UNDER THE MUNICIPAL
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ACT, GIVING THE PROJECT
PRELIMINARY APPROVAL SUBJECT TO A PUBLIC HEARING
BRECK SCHOOL
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Call for Public Hearinq - Issuance of Revenue Bonds - Breck School - 2/20/07 -
Continued
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Shaffer
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.
Authorization to Send Comment Letter to St. Louis Park Reqardinq West End
Alternative Urban Areawide Review(AUAR)
Mayor Loomis introduced the agenda item. Thomas Burt answered questions from the
Council.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to authorize staff
to send the comment letter to the City of St. Louis Park regarding the West End Alternative
Urban Areawide Review (AUAR).
Announcements of Meetinqs
The next Bassett Creek Water Management Commission will be held on January 18, 2007
at 11:30 am.
A 2007 Council Strategic Planning Workshop will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2007 at
the Brookview Grill beginning at 9 am.
Some Council Members may attend a Legislative Breakfast on Saturday, January 27, 2007
at the Crystal City Hall from 9:30 am to 11 am.
The next Council/Manager meeting will be held on January 9, 2007 at 6:30 pm.
The next City Council meeting will be held on February 6, 2007 at 6:30 pm.
The City Council set board/commission interviews for February 6, 2007 beginning at 5:30
pm and February 13, 2007 beginning at 5:30 pm.
Mavor and Council Communications
No action and/or discussion took place.
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Adiournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m.
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Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
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J� y Nally, Administrativ ssistant