04-04-07 CC Minutes unsigned Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
April 4, 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 April 4, 2007 at 8 pm.
The following members were present: Freiberg, Loomis, Pentel, Scanlon and Shaffer. Also
present were: Jeanne Andre, Assistant City Manager; Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public
Works; David Schelzel, Acting City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant.
Approval of Aqenda
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of April 4, 2007 as submitted.
Citizen Input
Mayor Loomis introduced the agenda item.
Vic Harvath, 5950 Golden Valley Road, thinks that putting a flag with lighting at the
Veterans Memorial is a small contribution of tax dollars to honor the flag and veterans.
Dale Bates, 6140 Golden Valley Road, feels that putting up a flag and lighting it would
honor the people buried and those who visit the Veterans Memorial
Andrea Wiley, 4915 Dona Lane, distributed a copy of a Resolution Supporting the
Installation of Appropriate Lighting at the Veterans' Memorial, City of Golden Valley
Cemetery, to Properly Illuminate the Flag of the United States of America from the Central
Committee of Senate District 45 DFL.
John Giese, 5545 Golden Valley Road, stated he supports the previous speakers and
requested the flags and lights be completed before Memorial Day.
Mayor Loomis stated that this item will be discussed at the April 11, 2007 Council/Manager
meeting.
The Mayor continued the meeting.
Approval of Consent Aqenda
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of April 4, 2007 as amended: Removal of City Council Meeting Minutes - March 20,
2007; Proclamation for Architecture Week; Receipt of Envision Connection Project Interim
Report and Authorizing Submittal of Grant Proposals for 2007 Non-Motorized
Transportation Pilot Program - Douglas Drive Corridor and Xenia-Park Place Corridor.
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Approval of Consent Aqenda - Continued
Mayor Loomis read the items listed on the consent agenda.
Approval of Minutes - City Council Meetinq - March 20, 2007
Council Member Freiberg requested the minutes reflect that Mayor Loomis stated she
received an email from the Open Space and Recreation Commission Chair in support of
updating the Parks Section of the Comprehensive Plan and that he requested the vote for
the Parks Section and Surface Water Management Section be voted on separately, and
that it was denied.
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Council meeting minutes of March 20, 2007 as amended: Under Authorization to Sign
Agreements for Comprehensive Plan Updates with SEH for Transportation, Wastewater
and Park Sections and also Barr Engineering for Surface Water Management Section, add
that a "friendly" amendment to the motion was offered and denied.
*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
payment of the City and Housing and Redevelopment Authority 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.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes as follows:
Board of Zoning Appeals - March 15, 2007
Envision Connection Project Board of Directors - February 22, 2007
Bassett Creek Water Management Commission - March 15, 2007
*Emails Reqardinq Cemetery Flaq
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the emails regarding the cemetery flag from John Heubach, dated March 20, 2007; Bob
Meredith, dated March 21, 2007; AI Halloran, dated March 23, 2007; and Larry Johnson,
dated March 21, 2007.
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*Quote - Golf Course Triplex Mower
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
purchase of one new 2007 John Deere Triplex Mower from the lowest responsible bidder,
Greenlmage LLC for $25,103.95. The quotes were as follows:
Greenlmage LLC $25,103.95
Polfus Implement 26,956.85
*Quote - Brush Pick-Up
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to award the
bid for brush pick-up to the only bidder, Tim's Tree Service for $59,160.
*Quote - Portable Sewer Flow Meter
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to purchase
three flow meters from the lowest responsible bidder, Tech Sales Co. for $26,427.22. The
quotes were as follows:
Tech Sales Co. $26,427.22
Teledyne Isco 26,981.00
*Bid - 2007 Pavement Manaqement Proqram
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to award the
bid for the 2007 pavement management program to the lowest responsible bidder,
Northwest Asphalt, Inc. for $4,007,201.90. The bids were as follows:
Northwest Asphalt, Inc. $4,007,201.90
Palda & Sons, Inc. 4,437,847.58
Forest Lake Contracting, Inc. 5,127,984.95
C. S. McCrossan Construction, Inc. 5,266,295.30
*Authorization to Siqn Contract with Short Elliott Hendrickson for Pavement
Manaqement Program Construction Services
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
City Manager to sign a contract with Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. for construction,
staking, and engineering services for the 2007 Pavement Management Program for an
amount not to exceed $139,600.
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*Authorization to Siqn Contract with WSB & Associates for Pavement Management
Proqram Construction Observation
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
City Manager to sign a contract with WSB & Associates, Inc. for construction observation
services for the 2007 Pavement Management Program for an amount not to exceed
$179,168.
*Authorization to Siqn Contract with Xcel Enerqv for Pavement Manaqement
Proqram Street Liqht Replacement
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
City Manager to sign a contract with Xcel Energy Outdoor Lighting to replace decorative
streetlights and appurtenances in the 2007 Pavement Management Program for $102,840.
*Council Liaisons and Other Assignments
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to make the
following appointments:
Council Liaisons
Board of Zoning Appeals Shaffer, Pentel
Building Board of Review Pentel
Civil Service Commission Freiberg
Environmental Commission Shaffer, Loomis
Human Rights Commission Scanlon, Loomis
Human Services Foundation Freiberg, Loomis
Open Space and Recreation Commission Freiberg, Shaffer
Planning Commission Pentel, Scanlon
Other Assignments
Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission Shaffer
Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Executive Board Pentel
Golden Valley Historical Society Board Member Freiberg
Robbinsdale School District 281 Government Advisory Committee Scanlon
Hopkins School District 270 Cities Joint Monthly Meetings Loomis
Northwest Metro Transit Study Task Force Scanlon
Joint Water Planning and Governance Task Force Loomis, Shaffer
I-394 Joint Task Force Pentel, Loomis
Legislative Liaison and Spokesperson Loomis
Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Shaffer, Delegate
Loomis, Alternate
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Proclamation for Architecture Week
Council Member Shaffer introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to proclaim
April 9-14, 2007 as Architecture Week.
Receipt of Envision Connection Proiect Interim Report
Council Member Pentel had questions about the Bridge Building activities. Mayor Loomis
stated the Board would like to meet with the City Council to review the activities.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the Envision Connection Project Interim Report.
Authorizinq Submittal of Grant Proposals for 2007 Non-Motorized Transportation
Pilot Proqram - Douqlas Drive Corridor and Xenia-Park Place Corridor
Council Member Pentel stated she supports the submittal of the grant for funds.
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 07-21
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT PROPOSAL
FOR THE 2007 NON-MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION PILOT PROGRAM
DOUGLAS DRIVE CORRIDOR
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.
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 07-22
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT PROPOSAL
FOR THE 2007 NON-MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION PILOT PROGRAM
XENIA-PARK PLACE CORRIDOR
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.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
April 4, 2007
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Administrative Hearinq - Repeat Nuisance Service Call - Loren Zemple - 2230
Douqlas Drive North
On behalf of the City Council, Acting City Attorney David Schelzel opened the
administrative hearing and afforded the person appealing an opportunity to present
evidence.
Loren Zemple, 2230 Douglas Drive North, stated that he didn't call the police, that
somebody at his house called them; that he can't afford to pay the fee as he lives on social
security on a fixed income and that $250.00 is a lot of money to him.
Mr. Schelzel asked if Mr. Zemple had any additional information or testimony to present.
Mr. Zemple indicated he did not have additional information to present.
Mr. Schelzel asked a representative of the City to present the rationale for the
administrative charge.
Roger Johnson, Acting Public Safety Director, reviewed the police incident report of
February 8, 2007 which prompted the fee to be charged; also stated that two additional
incidents were reported on July 4 and July 20, 2006; reviewed the applicable city code
section and answered questions from the Council.
Jeanne Andre answered questions regarding the City Code.
Mr. Schelzel asked Mr. Johnson if he had any additional information to present. Mr.
Johnson indicated he did not have additional information to present.
Mr. Schelzel asked if Mr. Zemple had any additional information or testimony to present.
Mr. Zemple stated that the person in his house was allowed to leave, that she just wanted
a ride and he had refused; she called the police and said he was holding her. He stated he
wasn't holding her. He said that if he was holding her he wouldn't have of allowed her to
call the police.
Mr. Schelzel asked if either of them had any additional information to provide. Hearing
none he closed the administration hearing and turned the matter over to the Council for
deliberation and determination.
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried to prepare a resolution
determining that the nuisance call fee was appropriately charged and requested the City
Attorney to prepare findings and conclusions of fact regarding the appeal of the nuisance
service call fee for 2230 Douglas Drive North. Council Member Pentel voted no.
Acting City Attorney Schelzel stated he would prepare a resolution for consideration by the
Council at the April 17, 2007 meeting.
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April 4, 2007
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Administrative Hearinq - Repeat Nuisance Service Call - Loren Zemple - 2230
Douqlas Drive North - Continued
The Council requested that the nuisance call delinquent fee charge during the pendency of
the appeal be included in the resolution. The Council indicated that charging the
delinquency fee may not appropriate.
Authorization to Send Response to St. Louis Park Reqardinq West End Final
Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR)
Jeanne Andre introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to support the
letter sent to the City of St. Louis Park and direct the Mayor to contact the Mayor of the City
of St. Louis Park to discuss further concerns.
Announcements of Meetinqs
The next Council/Manager meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 11, 2007 immediately
after the HRA meeting at 7 pm.
A Golden Valley Historical Society meeting will be held on April 12, 2007 at 7 pm at the
Historical Society building.
Run the Valley will be held on April 14, 2007 at 8:30 am at Davis Community Center.
The next City Council meeting will be held on April 17, 2007 at 6:30 pm.
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.
Blair Tremere, Envision Connection Project Board of Directors, invited the Council to
attend a meeting with the Bridge Builder group on April 21, 2007 at 10 am at the Golden
Valley Library.
Some Council Members may attend the Golden Valley League of Women Voters Annual
meeting on April 21, 2007 from 9 am to noon at the Sheraton.
The Council will meet with the Envision Connection Project Board of Directors on May 24,
2007 at 7 pm.
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April 4, 2007
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Mavor and Council Communications
No action and/or discussion took place.
Adjournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:50 pm.
Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
ATTEST:
Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant