08-21-07 CC Minutes unsigned Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
August 21, 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 21, 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 Agenda
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of August 21, 2007 as amended: Addition of Authorization to Sign the Settlement
Agreement and Pierringer Release Regarding EFP, LLC v. City of Golden Valley and Ames
Construction, Inc.
Citizen Input
Mayor Loomis introduced the agenda item.
Lorraine Mills, 1623 Aquila Avenue North, stated she had hired a contractor and he had
problems getting the permits and bonds required to repair his sewer line but the job
became too difficult and he quit; stated she talked to other contractor and they had
difficulty in obtaining permits; and feels that all the fees and permits required should be
reviewed upfront with the contractors.
Bob Hagen, 4815 Culver Road, presented a petition from the neighbors of Culver Road
opposed to the widening and installation of a sidewalk, and recommended alternative
suggestions.
Dave Perkins, 2021 Regent Avenue North, stated his neighborhood also opposes a
sidewalk on their street, expressed concern over loss of trees on private and public
property and doesn't believe the road will be centered because of the utility lines.
Brent Erickson, 5047 Culver Road, distributed a graphic showing the homes that are
against the sidewalk in the area and stated there were 36 people who signed the petition in
opposition.
The Mayor continued the meeting.
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Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of August 21, 2007 as amended: Removal of Letter from Mauno Silpala Regarding
Resignation from Environmental Commission ,and First and Second Consideration -
Ordinance #381 - Rescinding Section 2.71 Code of Ethics. Mayor Loomis asked if any
citizen requested an item be removed from the agenda. Wayne DeTuncq requested Letter
from Wayne DeTuncq Regarding Glenwood Parkway be removed from the agenda.
Mayor Loomis read the items listed on the consent agenda.
*Approval of Minutes - City Council Meeting - July 17, 2007; Special Council/Manaqer
Meetinq - July 17, 2007 and CounciUManaqer Meeting - Auqust 14, 2007
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Council meeting minutes of July 17, 2007, Special Council/Manager meeting of July
17, 2007 and Council/Manager meeting of August 14, 2007 as submitted.
*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
payment of the City bills as submitted.
*General Business Licenses
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
issuance of licenses as recommended by staff.
*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 - July 23, 2007
Open Space and Recreation Commission - July 23, 2007
Envision Connection Project Board of Directors - June 20, 2007
Civi91 Service Commission - January 29, 2007
Sidewalk Committee - August 2, 2007
Joint Planning Commission, Environmental Commission and Open Space and Recreation
Commission - July 23, 2007
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*Quotes - Golf Utilitv Carts
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to purchase
two utility carts from the lowest responsible bidder, Lano Equipment Inc. for $21,266.99.
The quotes are as follows:
Lano Equipment Inc. $21,266.99
TurF Werks Partners in Growth $36,889.47
*Bids - Street and Utilitv Maintenance Buildinqs Radiant Heat
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to award the
bid for the street and utility maintenance building infrared radiant heat replacement to the
lowest responsible bidder, Northern Air Corporation for $97,923.00. The bids are as
follows:
Northern Air Corporation $97,923.00
Galaxy Mechanical 99,800.00
GR Mechanical 106,340.00
Northland Mechanical Contractors 107,900.00
Horwitz Inc. 108,870.00
NewMech Co 138,000.00
P&D Mechanical 167,500.00
*Bids - Fire Station #2 Roof
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to award the
bid for roof replacement for fire station #2 from the lowest responsible bidder, Sela Roofing
Commercial Division for $52,300. The bids are as follows:
Sela Roofing Commercial Division $52,300.00
Commercial Roofing Inc. 59,657.00
Stock Roofing Company 61,915.00
McPhillips Bros. Roofing Co 62,000.00
R & N Roofing 63,750.00
Berwald Roofing 63,937.00
Walker Roofing 66,850.00
Nieman Roofing 75,600.00
Aduddell Roofing Inc. 81,134.00
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*Quotes - Citv Hall Air Conditioning
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
replacement of the city hall roof top air conditioning unit for General Services and Finance
area to the lowest responsible bidder, Metropolitan Mechanical Contractors, Inc. for
$48,000.00. The quotes are as follows:
Metropolitan Mechanical Contractors, Inc. (MMC) $48,000.00
UHL Company 53,225.00
Letter from Mauno Silpala Reqarding Resiqnation from Environmental Commission
Council Member Shaffer stated the reason for the resignation was because of difficulty in
finding homes for empty nesters and stated the Council has been working to help with
various housing issues and thanked Mr. Silpala for his service.
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the letter from Mauno Silpala, dated August 13, 2007, regarding resignation from the
Environmental Commission; and request the Mayor send him a letter of appreciation in
recognition for his service to the community.
Letter from Wavne DeTuncq Regardinq Glenwood Parkway
Wayne DeTuncq, 1830 Glenwood Parkway, feels that if any flowers and/or ground cover
are installed on the shoulders of Glenwood Parkway it will not grow because of the salt
used for street maintenance, suggested that crushed rock be installed instead.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the letter from Wayne DeTuncq, dated August 15, 2007, regarding resignation
Glenwood Parkway and request staff to review the installation of crushed rock or gravel
and/or include the planning of hearty shrubs in the locations outlined in the letter.
*Sidewalk on Reqent Avenue North - Letter from Farrokh Azmoudeh and Maryam
Aliabadi and Petition from Dana Perkins
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the letter from Farrokh Azmoudeh and Maryam Aliabadi, dated August 2, 2007, and the
petition from Dana Perkins opposing sidewalks or bike paths on Regent Avenue North.
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First and Second Consideration - Ordinance #381 - Rescinding Section 2.71 Code of
Ethics
The following ordinance was MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Pentel:
ORDINANCE NO. 381, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Rescinding Section 2.71 Code of Ethics
Council Member Freiberg stated he feels that some of the sections could be eliminated and
some revised but that the entire section does not need to be rescinded. Allen Barndard
answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Pentel and motion carried to approve on First
Consideration, Ordinance #381. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
FREIBERG - NO LOOMIS - YES PENTEL - YES SCANLON - YES SHAFFER - YES
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried to suspend the rules requiring
a second consideration of the ordinance at a separate meeting. Council Member Freiberg
voted no.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried to approve on Second
Consideration, Ordinance #381. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
FREIBERG - NO LOOMIS - YES PENTEL - YES SCANLON - YES SHAFFER - YES
*Continuation of the Envision Connection Project Board of Directors
Member Shaffer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 07-35
RESOLUTION CONTINUING THE
ENVISION CONNECTION PROJECT EXECUTIVE BOARD
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.
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Call for Public Hearinq - Street Vacation - Portion of St. Croix Avenue - 9/18/07
Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
Member Freiberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 07-36
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2007
TO CONSIDER VACATION OF A PORTION OF A STREET EASEMENT
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 Sign the Settlement Aqreement and Pierrinqer Release Reqarding
EFP, LLC v. Citv of Golden Vallev and Ames Construction, Inc.
Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
City Manager to sign the Settlement Agreement and Pierringer Release regarding EFP,
LLC v. City of Golden Valley and Ames Construction, Inc.
Announcements of Meetinqs
A Special Council/Manager meeting will be held on August 21, 2007 immediately following
the City Council meeting.
Filing for City Council candidates opens on August 28, 2007 at 8 am.
The city offices will be closed on September 3, 2007.
The next City Council meeting will be held on September 4, 2007 at 6:30 pm.
Filing for City Council candidates closes on September 11, 2007 at 5 pm.
The next Council/Manager meeting will be held on August 14, 2007 at 6:30 pm.
Mavor and Council Communications
No action and/or discussion took place.
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Adiournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:10 pm.
Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
ATTEST:
Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant