03-20-07 CC Minutes unsigned Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
March 20, 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 20, 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.
Northwest Branch YMCA Presentation
Greg Voss, Executive Director; Amy Fuhr-Hamberger, Community Program Director; and
Laura Kueny, Aquatic Director; thanked the Council for their financial support and reviewed
the programs and services offered.
Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Presentation
Susan Blood, Executive Director; Anita Perkins, Emergency Services Coordinator; Julie
Truong, Program Director; Jerod Anderson, Program Director; and Mike Schock, GV
Representative, thanked the Council for their financial support and reviewed the programs
and services offered.
Approval of Aqenda
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of March 20, 2007 as submitted.
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 Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of March 20, 2007 as amended: Removal of Minutes of Boards and Commissions -
Board of Zoning Appeals - January 23, 2007; and Authorization to Sign Agreements for
Comprehensive Plan Updates with SEH for Transportation, Wastewater and Park
Sections; and Barr Engineering for Surface Water Management Section.
Mayor Loomis read the items listed on the consent agenda.
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Approval of Minutes - Citv Council Meeting - February 20 and March 6, 2007 and
Council/Manaqer Meetinq - March 13, 2007
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Council meeting minutes of February 20 and March 6, 2007 and the Council/Manager
meeting minutes of March 13, 2007 as submitted.
*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
payment of the City bills as submitted.
*General Business Licenses
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
issuance of licenses as recommended by staff.
*Gamblinq Premises Permit Renewal Application - Church of St. Maron
Member Shaffer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 07-19
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY
APPROVING ISSUANCE OF A PREMISES PERMIT RENEWAL
FOR THE CONDUCT OF LAWFUL GAMBLING
(THE CHURCH OF ST. MARON)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Scanlon
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.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes as follows:
Human Services Foundation - February 12, 2007
Joint Water Commission - January 3, 2007
Bassett Creek Water Management Commission - February 15, 2007
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*Minutes of Boards and Commissions - Board of Zoninq Appeals - January 23, 2007
Council Member Freiberg had questions about the process regarding the height of the
home at 1430 June Avenue South. Thomas Burt answered questions from the Council
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the Board of Zoning Appeals minutes dated January 23, 2007.
*Letter from Jack Stratton Reqarding Resignation from Buildinq Board of Review
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the letter from Jack Stratton, dated March 5, 2007, regarding his resignation from the
Building Board of Review and request the Mayor send him a letter of appreciation in
recognition of his service to the community.
*Reappointment of City Manaqer to Joint Water Commission
Member Shaffer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 07-20
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 Scanlon
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.
*Receipt of February 2007 General Fund Budqet Report
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the February 2007 General Fund Budget Report.
Authorization to Siqn Aqreements for Comprehensive Plan Updates with SEH for
Transportation, Wastewater and Park Sections; and Barr Enqineerinq for Surface
Water Management Section
Council Member Freiberg asked if the Council could consider approval of the agreements
individually.
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
City Manager to sign the consultant agreement with Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. for the
Transportation Section of the Comprehensive Plan for $51,432.
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Authorization to Siqn Aqreements for Comprehensive Plan Updates with SEH for
Transportation, Wastewater and Park Sections; and Barr Enqineering for Surface
Water Manaqement Section - Continued
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the City Manager to sign the consultant agreement with Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. for
the Wastewater Section of the Comprehensive Plan for $51,620.
MOVED by Pentel and seconded by Shaffer to authorize the City Manager to sign the
consultant agreement with Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. for the Parks Section of the
Comprehensive Plan for $38,632; and with Barr Engineering Company for the SurFace
Water Management Section for $90,000. Council Member Freiberg offered an amendment
deleting reference to the Surface Water Management section so each contract could be
voted on separately. The amendment died for a lack of a second. The main motion was
passed with Council Member Freiberg voting "no".
Set Date for Council Social
Mayor Loomis introduced the agenda item.
The Council set the Council Social for Thursday, April 19, 2007 from 6:30 pm to 9 pm at
the Golden Valley VFW.
Set Date for April Council/Manaqer Meetinq
Mayor Loomis introduced the agenda item. Thomas Burt answered questions from the
Council.
The Council set the April Council/Manager meeting to Wednesday, April 11, 2007 at 7 pm
and request the Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting be changed to the same
date and time.
Announcements of Meetings
Some Council Members may attend the Caring Youth Awards on March 22 at 7 pm at the
Minnetonka Community Center.
The next City Council meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 4, 2007 at 8 pm.
The next Council/Manager meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 11, 2007 immediately
after the HRA meeting at 7 pm.
Run the Valley will be held on April 14, 2007 at 8:30 am at Davis Community Center.
A City Council meeting will be held on April 17, 2007 at 6:30 pm.
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Announcements of Meetings - Continued
The next Bassett Creek Water Management Commission will be held on April 19, 2007 at
11:30 am.
The Council Social will be held on April 19, 2007 from 6:30 pm to 9 pm at the Golden
Valley VFW.
Mavor and Council Communications
No action and/or discussion took place.
Adjournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:40 pm.
Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
ATTEST:
Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant