03-06-07 CC Minutes Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
March 6, 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 March 6, 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.
Approval of Aqenda
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of March 6, 2007 as submitted.
Citizen Input
Mayor Loomis introduced the agenda item. Hearing and seeing no one, the Mayor
continued the meeting.
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of March 6, 2007 as amended: Removal of Approval of Minutes - City Council
Meeting - January 16 and February 6, 2007 and Letter from Golden Valley Historical Society
Regarding Matching Funds and Opposition to Legislative Proposals that Remove or Change
Local Government Cable Television Authority.
Mayor Loomis read the items listed on the consent agenda.
Approval of Minutes - Citv Council Meetinq - Januarv 16 and February 6, 2007
Council Member Freiberg requested the February 6, 2007 City Council minutes reflect that
Christopher Kaisershot informed the Council he was not seeking reappointment to the
Environmental Commission and did not resign.
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Council meeting minutes of January 16, 2007 as submitted and approve the City
Council meeting minutes of February 6, 2007 as amended: Letter from Christopher
Kaisershot Regarding Resignation from Environmental Commission, change title to read:
Letter from Christopher Kaisershot Regarding Reappointment to Environmental
Commission and change the motion to read .....informing the Council that he will not seek
reappointment to the Environmental Commission at the conclusion of his term.
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*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
payment of the City and Housing and Redevelopment Authority bills as submitted.
*General Business Licenses
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
issuance of licenses as recommended by staff.
*Rental Propertv Licenses
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
issuance of licenses as recommended by staff.
*Solicitor's License - The Window Store
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
solicitor's license for The Window Store.
*Gamblinq License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - Twin Cities
Habitat for Humanitv
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of notice requirement for Twin
Cities Habitat for Humanity.
*Gamblinq License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement -American Cancer
Society
Council Member Freiberg stated that due to a potential conflict of interest he removed
himself from consideration of the item.
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried to receive and file the
gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of notice requirement for American
Cancer Society. Council Member Freiberg abstained.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes as follows:
Open Space and Recreation Commission - January 22, 2007
Envision Connection Project Board of Directors - January 25, 2007
Civil Service Commission - June 5, 2006
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*Letter from Wavne DeTuncq Reqardinq 2007 Pavement Management Proqram
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the letter from Wayne DeTuncq, dated February 12, 2007 regarding the 2007
Pavement Management Program.
Letter from Golden Vallev Historical Societv Reqardinq Matchinq Funds
Council Member Pentel congratulated the Historical Society for raising the funds for the
matching grant.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the Golden Valley Historical Society letter, dated February 26, 2007 regarding matching
funds.
*Quotes - Cab and Chassis, Truck Bodv, Crane and Accessories
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to purchase the
following equipment from the State of Minnesota contract: one super duty cab and chassis
for a total amount of$24,193.59 from Elk River Ford and approve the purchase of the truck
body, crane, compressor, and utility box for a total amount of$27,708.56 from Aspen
Equipment.
Opposition to Leqislative Proposals that Remove or Chanqe Local Government
Cable Television Authority
Council Member Freiberg had questions regarding the resolution.
Member Freiberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 07-16
RESOLUTION STATING OPPOSITION TO LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS
THAT REMOVE OR CHANGE THE CABLE TELEVISION AUTHORITY OF
LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNDER CHAPTER 238 OF MINNESOTA STATE LAW
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.
Staff was requested to place this item on the March 13, 2007 Council/Manager meeting for
further discussion and direction regarding costs and services provided by the Cable
company.
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*Authorization to Siqn Aqreement with Union Pacific Railroad and MnDOT for
Railroad Crossinq Improvements on Zane Avenue North
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 07-17
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENTERING INTO AN AGREEMENT
WITH THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD AND MNDOT FOR
RAIL CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS AT ZANE AVENUE NORTH
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.
Denial of Application for Preliminarv Desiqn Plan Approval -Amendment#2 - PUD
#53 - The Colonnade
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, 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 07-18
RESOLUTION DENYING APPLICATION FOR
PRELIMINARY DESIGN PLAN APPROVAL,
AMENDMENT #2, PUD #53, THE COLONNADE
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 Siqn Amended PUD Permit- Golden Vallev Center Addition - PUD
#65 - Amendment#3
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, introduced the agenda item and
answered questions from the Council. Thomas Burt answered questions from the Council.
Dave Clark, Architect, answered questions from the Council.
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Authorization to Siqn Amended PUD Permit- Golden Valley Center Addition - PUD
#65 -Amendment#3 - Continued
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager to sign the amended PUD permit for Golden Valley Center
Addition, PUD No. 65, Amendment No. 3.
First and Second Consideration - Ordinance #366 Parkinq or Storinq Commercial
Vehicles and Equipment in Residential Districts
The following ordinance was MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer:
ORDINANCE NO. 366, 2ND SERIES
Amending Section 10.70 Regarding Parking or Storing of
Commercial Vehicles and Equipment in Residential Districts
Thomas Burt introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve on
First Consideration, Ordinance #366, 2nd Series, as amended. Upon a roll call vote, the
vote was as follows:
FREIBERG - YES LOOMIS - YES PENTEL - YES SCANLON - YES SHAFFER - YES
The Council suspended the rules and held First and Second Consideration of Ordinance
#366 at the same meeting.
The following ordinance was MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer:
ORDINANCE NO. 366, 2ND SERIES
Amending Section 10.70 Regarding Parking or Storing of
Commercial Vehicles and Equipment in Residential Districts
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve on
Second Consideration, Ordinance #366, 2nd Series, as amended. Upon a roll call vote, the
vote was as follows:
FREIBERG - YES LOOMIS - YES PENTEL - YES SCANLON - YES SHAFFER - YES
Announcements of Meetinqs
The next Council/Manager meeting will be held on March 13, 2007 at 6:30 pm.
The next Bassett Creek Water Management Commission will be held on March 15, 2007 at
11:30 am.
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Announcements of Meetings - Continued
The next City Council meeting will be held on March 20, 2007 at 6:30 pm.
Some Council Members may attend the Caring Youth Awards on March 22 at 7 pm at the
Minnetonka Community Center.
The Council Social originally set for March 28, 2007 at 6:30 pm to 9 pm at the Golden
Valley VFW has been cancelled. The Council will announce the rescheduled date.
Mavor and Council Communications
Mayor Loomis updated the Council on the Senate Hearing regarding the smoke free
ordinance.
Adiournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:40 pm.
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Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
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