02-07-06 CC Minutes Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
February 7, 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 February 7, 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.
Presentation of Certificates of Appointment
Mayor Loomis presented Certificates of Appointment, mugs, and city pins to
John Kluchka, Planning Commission; Marc Meirovitz, Human Services Foundation; Andy
Nederveld, Board of Zoning Appeals; Anne Dykstra and Samuel Deputie, Human Rights
Commission. Angie Knodel, Building Board of Review; Bob Mattison, Open Space and
Recreation Commission and Mike Schock, Human Rights Commission were unable to
attend.
Minnesota Public Works Association Award Presentation to Tom Klatt
Jeannine Clancy introduced Angela Popenhagen, Past President of the MPWA who
presented the Minnesota Public Works Association Award to Tom Klatt, Public Works
Maintenance Manager.
Tom Klatt thanked the Association, Council and staff members for their support.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of February 7, 2006 as submitted.
Citizen Input
Mayor Loomis introduced the agenda item.
Tracy Anderson, 2001 Hillsboro Avenue North, thanked the Council for supporting the
smoking ban, stated she enjoys going out without having to deal with smoke residue, likes
golfing without seeing all the cigarette butts and supports a state-wide smoking ban.
Kent Van Hoe, 2700 Major Avenue North, is complaining about the property located at
2720 Major Avenue North, has called the City about the on-going problem but has seen no
results; the property owner has had an ongoing construction project for about two years;
there is a backhoe parked in the driveway, trailers parked in the street; feels the property
values are being devalued in the neighborhood; stated there is construction material in the
back yard and garage, and along the side of the house; there is an illegal railing; stated the
driveway was torn up and left that way; and stated the property is abandoned now.
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Citizen Input - Continued
George Bennett, 2731 Major Avenue North, showed pictures of the site; stated he is selling
his home and the people who are looking at his home are asking about the house; he feels
that this home is affecting the marketing of the area.
Steve Anderson, 2640 Major Avenue North, stated he is also concerned about the home;
stated homes in the area have been upgraded and this house is affecting the values in the
neighborhood; asked if the Council would want to live next to a garbage house; asked that
a reasonable time limit be placed on homes for remodeling.
The Mayor continued the meeting.
Thomas Burt stated that staff will review the property and prepare a staff report for the
Council.
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of February 7, 2006 as submitted.
Mayor Loomis read the items listed on the consent agenda.
*Approval of Minutes: City Council Meeting - January 17, 2006
MOVED by Shaffer seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Council meeting minutes for January 17, 2006 as submitted.
*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Shaffer seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
payment of the City and Housing and Redevelopment Authority bills as submitted.
*Gambling License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - Children's
HeartLink
MOVED by Shaffer seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to receive and file
the gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of notice requirement for the
Children's HeartLink.
*Gambling License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - Northwest
Suburban Optimist Club
Council Members Pentel and Freiberg stated they belong to the Club but are not Board
members.
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*Gambling License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement- Northwest
Suburban Optimist Club - Continued
MOVED by Shaffer seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to receive and file
the gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of notice requirement for the
Northwest Suburban Optimist Club.
*Gambling Premises Permit Renewal Application - Golden Valley VFW Post#7051
Member Shaffer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 06-4
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY
APPROVING ISSUANCE OF A PREMISES PERMIT RENEWAL
FOR THE CONDUCT OF LAWFUL GAMBLING
(VFW POST 7051)
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.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Shaffer seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to receive and file
the minutes as follows:
Human Services Foundation - October 10, 2005
Board of Zoning Appeals - December 27, 2005
Families Sharing the Dream - December 15, 2005
Joint Water Commission - November 2, 2005
Environmental Commission - December 19, 2005
Envision Connection Project Board of Directors - December 15, 2005
Joint City Council and Open Space and Recreation Commission - November 21, 2005
*Quotes - Street Sweeper
MOVED by Shaffer seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
purchase through the Minnesota Department of Transportation contract, a 2006 Elgin
Pelican street sweeper, and trade-in of the City's 1995 Elgin Pelican sweeper, for a total
purchase price of$109,866.47.
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*Quotes - Single-Axle Cab and Chassis Truck
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to purchase one
2006 Sterling L7500 single-axle cab and chassis truck, through the Minnesota Department
of Administration contract, from Boyer Ford Trucks, Inc. for $64,533.68.
*Quotes - Public Safety Vehicle
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to purchase one
2006 Ford Expedition and any incidental equipment necessary to properly equip the
vehicle, through the State of Minnesota Squad contract from Superior Ford.
*Letter from Alan Kuentz Regarding Resignation from Environmental Commission
MOVED by Shaffer seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to receive and file
the letter from Alan Kuentz, dated January 16, 2006, regarding his resignation from the
Environmental Commission, and request the Mayor send him a letter of appreciation in
recognition of his service to the community.
*Letter from Jim Heine Regarding Resignation from Open Space and Recreation
Commission
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the letter from Jim Heine, dated January 6, 2006, regarding his resignation from the
Open Space and Recreation Commission, and request the Mayor send him a letter of
appreciation in recognition of his service to the community.
*Approval of Plat - Wong Addition
Member Shaffer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 06-5
RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF PLAT - DYLONG ADDITION
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.
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*Support for Funding Request by Five Cities Senior Transportation Project from 2006
Consolidated Pool - Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant
Program
Member Shaffer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 06-6
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING FUNDING REQUEST BY FIVE CITIES SENIOR
TRANSPORTATION PROJECT FROM 2006 CONSOLIDATED POOL - URBAN
HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
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.
*Designation and Authorization for Public Safety Director to Execute Metro Gang
Strike Force Documents
Member Shaffer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 06-7
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING AND AUTHORIZING THE
PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE INSTRUMENTS WITH THE
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS
RELATED TO THE METRO GANG STRIKE FORCE
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.
Extending the Scope of the Envision Connection Project Executive Board, Approve
Bridge Building Budget and Appoint Board
Jeanne Andre, Assistant City Manager, reviewed the item and answered questions from
the Council.
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 06-8
RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE SCOPE OF THE
ENVISION CONNECTION PROJECT EXECUTIVE BOARD
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Extending the Scope of the Envision Connection Proiect Executive Board Approve
Bridge Building Budget and Appoint Board - Continued
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.
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to receive and
approve the budget and authorize expenditures to implement outlined Bridge Builder
activities.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to appoint Jim
Heidelberg, Helene Johnson, Riva Kupritz, Linda Loomis, Philip Lund, Dean Penk, Charlie
Quimby, Marshall Tanick, Blair Tremere and GVCEF Representative (currently Luke
Weisberg) to the renewed Executive Board of the Envision Connection Project.
Ad Hoc Deer Task Force - Establishment and Appointments
Thomas Burt introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
Member Shaffer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption, as amended:
RESOLUTION 06-9
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AN AD HOC DEER TASK FORCE
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.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to appoint the
following to the Ad Hoc Deer Task Force: Margaret Macneale, Jan Olfe, Siah St. Clair,
David Krause; from the Environmental Commission: Rich Baker, Tracy Anderson and Jon
Pawluk and from the Open Space and Recreation Commission: Roger McConico, Jim
Vaughan and Jerry Sandler, Alternate.
Support for Constitutional Amendment Regarding Dedication of Motor Vehicle Sales
Tax Revenue to Transportation
Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
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Support for Constitutional Amendment Regarding Dedication of Motor Vehicle Sales
Tax Revenue to Transportation - Continued
Member Freiberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 05-84
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING PASSAGE OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT
TO THE MINNESOTA CONSTITUTION DEDICATING ALL OF THE
MOTOR VEHICLE SALES TAX REVENUE TO TRANSPORTATION
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,
Scanlon and Shaffer; and the following voted against the same: Loomis and Pentel,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and her signature attested by the City Clerk.
Announcements of Meetings
The State of the City will be held on February 9, 2006 at 7:30 am.
The next Council/Manager meeting will be held on February 14, 2006 at 6:30 pm.
The next Bassett Creek Water Management Commission will be held on February 19,
2006 at 11:30 am.
A City Council meeting will be held on February 21, 2006 at 6:30 pm.
A Legislative Breakfast will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2006 at 9:00 am at Crystal
City Hall.
A City Council meeting will be held on Monday, March 6, 2006 at 6:30 pm.
A Council/Manager meeting will be held on March 14, 2006 at 6:30 pm.
Set Date for Election Task Force Interviews
The Council set Thursday, February 23, 2006 at 6:00 pm as the date to interview
candidates for the Election Task Force.
Board/Commission Appointments
Mayor Loomis introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to appoint Luke
Weisberg as an alternate to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a term to expire on April 1,
2006.
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Mayor and Council Communications
No action and/or discussion took place.
Adiournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:25 pm.
Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
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