08-08-07 CC Minutes unsigned Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
August 8, 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 August 8, 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.
Presentation of Citizen Commendation Award
Mayor Loomis introduced the agenda item.
Chief Stacy Altonen presented Chad C. King with a Citizen Commendation Award for
rendering his assistance on May 18, 2007 when he observed a vehicle to be driven into a
pond near Highway 100 and Duluth Street and waded into the pond and assisted the driver
to exit her vehicle, preventing possible injury.
The Council expressed their appreciation to Mr. King.
Environmental Commission 2006 Annual Report
Jon Pawluk, Chair, reviewed the Environmental Commission report.
Approval of Aqenda
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of August 8, 2007 as amended: Special City Council meeting minutes for June 19,
2007 change language as suggested by the City Attorney.
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 August 8, 2007 as amended: Removal of Authorization to Sign Amended PUD
Permit - General Mills - PUD #94 - Amendment #1 - One General Mills Boulevard.
Mayor Loomis read the items listed on the consent agenda.
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*Approval of Minutes - Special City Council Meetinq - June 19, 2007 and City Council
Meetinq - July 3, 2007
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Council meeting minutes of June 19, 2007 as amended: change language as
suggested by the City Attorney, and City Council meeting minutes of July 3, 2007 as
submitted.
*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
payment of the City 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.
*Gamblinq License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - Community of
Recoverinq People - The Retreat
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
Community of Recovering People - The Retreat.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes as follows:
Board of Zoning Appeals - June 26, 2007
Planning Commission - July 9, 2007
Election Task Force - May 29, 2007
Environmental Commission - June 25, 2007
Joint Water Commission - June 6, 2007
Open Space and Recreation Commission - June 25, 2007
*Approval of Requests for Beer and/or Wine at Brookview Park
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
requests for beer and/or wine at Brookview Park as recommended by staff.
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*Authorization to Siqn Aqreement with SEH for Broqqer Circle Drainage Study
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
City Manager to sign an agreement with SEH, Inc. for the Brogger Circle Drainage Study
for an amount not to exceed $15,500.
*Approval of Environmental Commission Bv-Laws
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
bylaws adopted by the Environmental Commission on June 25, 2007.
Authorization to Siqn Amended PUD Permit- General Mills - PUD #94 - Amendment
#1 - One General Mills Boulevard
Mayor Loomis had questions about who will use the credit union drive-in and the energy
usage for cars waiting in line.
Joe Hogeboom, Planning Intern, answered questions from the Council. Keith Graff,
General Mills, reviewed the amendment and answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Loomis, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager to sign the amended PUD Permit for General Mills PUD No. 94,
Amendment No. 1 .
*Receipt of 2007 General Fund Budget Report and Capital Improvement Plan Report
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the June 2007 General Fund Budget Report and June 2007 Capital Improvement Plan
Year to Date Report.
*Rescindinq Resolution for Recommendations Regarding Conduct of Citv Election
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 07-32
RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 83,
RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING CONDUCT OF CITY ELECTIONS
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.
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Public Hearinq - General Land Use Plan Map Amendment- 6200 Olson Memorial
Hiqhwav - Former Homesteader Restaurant - Citv of Golden Vallev, Applicant
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, introduced the agenda item and
answered questions from the Council.
Les Eck, Planning Commission presented the Commission report.
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 Freiberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 07-33
RESOLUTION FOR AMENDMENT TO THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN'S GENERAL LAND USE PLAN MAP
RESPECTING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6200 OLSON MEMORIAL HIGHWAY
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.
Public Hearinq - General Land Use Plan Map Amendment- 650 Douqlas Drive North -
BNC National Bank - City of Golden Valley, Applicant
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, 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 Shaffer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 07-34
RESOLUTION FOR AMENDMENT TO THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN'S GENERAL LAND USE PLAN MAP
RESPECTING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 650 DOUGLAS DRIVE NORTH
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Public Hearinq - General Land Use Plan Map Amendment- 650 Douqlas Drive North -
BNC National Bank - City of Golden Valley, Applicant
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.
Second Consideration - Ordinance #380 - Adoptinq the Amended State Buildinq
Code and Amended State Fire Code
The following ordinance was MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Shaffer:
ORDINANCE NO. 380, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Adopting the Amended State Building Code and
Amended State Uniform Fire Code
Mark Kuhnly, Chief of Fire and Inspection Services, introduced the agenda item and
answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve on
Second Consideration, Ordinance #380, 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
A Concert in the Park featuring Jolly Czechs will be held on August 13, 2007 at 7 pm at
Brookview Park.
An Ice Cream Social will be held on August 13, 2007 after the concert at Brookview Park.
The American Legion will hold a taco night fundraiser for their candidate to the National
American Miss Pageant on August 14, 2007 from 5 to 7 pm at the American Legion.
The next Council/Manager meeting will be held on August 14, 2007 at 6:30 pm.
A SEWERfest will be held on August 15, 2007 from 5 to 7:30 pm at City Hall.
The next Bassett Creek Water Management Commission will be held on August 16, 2007
at 11:30 am at the Minnetonka City Hall.
The next City Council meeting will be held on August 21, 2007 at 6:30 pm.
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Announcements of Meetinqs - Continued
A Special Council/Manager meeting will be held on August 21, 2007 immediately following
the City Council meeting.
MaYor and Council Communications
No action and/or discussion took place.
Adjournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:10 pm.
Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
ATTEST:
Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant