01-17-06 CC Minutes Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
January 17, 2006
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 January 17, 2006 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.
Recommended Direction for Envision Connection Project— Report to City Council
Charlie Quimby, Board Member, presented the Envision Connection Project- Report to
the Council and answered questions from the Council. Blair Tremere, Board Member,
suggested that staff and the Planning Commission review the Envision report when
updating the Comprehensive Plan. Thomas Burt answered questions from the Council.
The Council will meet with the Envision Connection Project Board of Directors on January
26, 2006 to further discuss the Board's future direction and activities. Staff will prepare an
agenda for approval at the February 7, 2006 meeting.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of January 17, 2006 as submitted.
Citizen Input
Mayor Loomis introduced the agenda item.
Tom Lehman, 4525 Douglas Avenue, stated his children have asthma and if the ordinance
is weakened that means that their family can't eat at restaurants where smoking is allowed
on patios and decks; feels the Council should consider the findings of the Envision Report
which reflects the views of the residents before making any changes; stated the ordinance
is working and doesn't want to see it changed.
Jenny Lehman, 4525 Douglas Avenue, stated the she and her brother have asthma and
they are affected by secondhand smoke; stated that her brother took golf lessons and
golfed at Brookview because it was smoke-free; stated they will not be able to eat at
locations that allow smoking.
Joy Carmona, American Lung Association; stated polls support the clean indoor air act;
feels the Council should not open the door to exceptions to the ordinance; feels the
Council should protect the public health; wants the Council to hold firm on the ordinance
and that they should work toward the passing of a state wide ban.
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Citizen Input - Continued
Mayor Loomis stated staff was directed to draft possible changes in the ordinance that
would allow smoking in outside patio areas and potentially within 25 feet of doors or
windows. The Council may have a public hearing in the future on the amended ordinance
and requested staff to notify people on both sides of the issue when the item is discussed.
The Mayor continued the meeting.
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of January 17, 2006 as amended: Removal of Approval of Minutes - City Council
Meeting - January 3, 2006 and Council/Manager Meeting - January 10, 2006; Gambling
License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - Rotary Club of Golden Valley;
Minutes of Boards and Commissions - Bassett Creek Water Management Commission -
December 15, 2005 and Human Rights Commission - December 8, 2005; Quotes - Public
Safety Vehicles and Appointment of Commissioners for Bassett Creek Water Management
Commission.
Mayor Loomis read the items listed on the consent agenda.
Approval of Minutes: City Council Meeting - January 3, 2006 and Council/Manager
Meeting - January 10, 2006
Council Member Pentel reviewed changes to the Council/Manager minutes.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Council meeting minutes for January 3, 2006 as submitted; and approve the
Council/Manager meeting minutes for January 10, 2006 as amended: Smoke-Free
Environment Ordinance, last sentence, substitute "considered" for "enacted", and
Employee Handbook Review, change name to "Paula".
*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
payment of the 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.
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Gambling License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - Rotary Club of
Golden Valley
Council Member Shaffer stated he belongs to the Rotary Club but is not a board member.
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 the
Rotary Club of Golden Valley.
*Gambling License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - Capable Partners
Inc.
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
Minnesota/Dakotas Chapter Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions — Bassett Creek Water Management
Commission - December 15, 2005
Council Member Shaffer had questions regarding the Wirth Lake Resolution and
Agreement. Jeannine Clancy answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the Bassett Creek Water Management Commission minutes for December 15, 2005.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions - Human Rights Commission — December 8,
2005
Council Member Pentel requested that staff provide more detail in their minutes.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the Human Rights Commission minutes for December 8, 2005.
Quotes - Public Safety Vehicles
Council Member Pentel had questions regarding the details of the equipment replacement
costs. Thomas Burt and Jeannine Clancy answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
purchase of three 2006 Ford Crown Victoria vehicles, and one 2006 Dodge Charger
through the State of Minnesota Squad Contract from Elk River Ford and Dodge.
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*Quotes - Make-up Air Unit Installation - Utilities Maintenance Garage
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
installation of a make-up air unit in the Utility Maintenance Garage, from the lowest
responsible bidder, UHL Company, Inc. for $35,917.00. The bids are as follows:
UHL Company, Inc. $35,917.00
MMC, Inc. 42,000.00
*Quotes - Golf Course Rotary Mower
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to purchase one
rotary mower, through the Minnesota Department of Administration contract, from
Minnesota Toro Inc. for the amount of$26,092.50.
*Quotes - Compact Utility Loader and Attachments
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to purchase one
compact utility loader and attachments, from the lowest responsible bidder, MTI
Distributing for $21,916.64. The bids are as follows:
MTI Distributing, Inc. $21,916.64
Tri State Company 24,093.50
*Approval of Plat- PUD #100 - North Wirth Business Center
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 05-57
RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF PLAT
NORTH WIRTH BUSINESS CENTER PUD NO. 100
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 PUD Permit- PUD #100 - North Wirth Business Center
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager to sign the PUD Permit for PUD #100, North Wirth Business
Center.
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Appointment of Commissioners for Bassett Creek Water Management Commission
Council Member Freiberg asked about the status of the applicant for the Commission.
Member Freiberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 06-2
RESOLUTION APPOINTING LINDA R. LOOMIS AS COMMISSIONER
AND DAVID W. HANSON AS ALTERNATE COMMISSIONER TO
THE BASSETT CREEK WATER MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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.
Request for Union Land X, LLC to Consider General Land Use Plan Map Amendment
Process - 700 Xenia Avenue South and 800 Xenia Avenue South
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, introduced the agenda item and
answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to further
discuss the General Land Use Plan designation for the Olympic Printing site located at the
northwest corner of Xenia Avenue and Golden Hills Drive at the February 14, 2006
Council/Manager meeting.
Call for Public Hearing - 06-01 - 2006 Pavement Management Program - 2/21/06
Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
Member Freiberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 06-3
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING
ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
06-1
2006 PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
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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Board/Commission Appointments
Mayor Loomis introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to make the
following appointments:
Planning Commission
John Kluchka 1 year term expires 5/1/07 begins March 2006
Open Space and Recreation Commission
Bob Mattison 3 year term expires 5/1/09
Building Board of Review
Angie Knodel unexpired term expires 5/1/06
Human Services Foundation
Mark Meirovitz unexpired term expires 4/1/06
Board of Zoning Appeals
Andy Nederveld unexpired term expires 4/1/06
Human Rights Commission
Anne Dykstra 1 year term expires 5/1/07
Samuel Deputic 1 year term expires 5/1/07
Michael Schock 1 year term expires 5/1/07
Announcements of Meetings
The next Bassett Creek Water Management Commission will be held on January 19, 2006
at 11:30 am.
The Council will attend the Envision Connection Project Meeting on January 26, 2006 at
7 pm.
The Council will interview Board/Commission applicants on February 7, 2006 at 5 pm.
The next City Council meeting will be held on February 7, 2006 at 6:30 pm.
The next Council/Manager meeting will be held on February 14, 2006 at 6:30 pm.
A Bassett Creek Water Management Commission will be held on February 16, 2006 at
11:30 am.
A City Council meeting will be held on February 21, 2006 at 6:30 pm.
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Mayor and Council Communications
Mayor Loomis stated Metro Transit is looking for a Council Member to serve on the
Northwest Metro Transit Task Force. Council Member Scanlon expressed an interest and
will inform the Mayor if she is able to serve.
Adjournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:53 pm.
Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
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