03-06-06 CC MinutesRegular Meeting
of the
City Council
March 6, 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 March 6, 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 Certificate of Appointment
Mayor Loomis stated that Siah St. Clair, Environmental Commission, was unable to attend.
Human Rights Commission 2005 Annual Report
Staff was informed the Human Rights Commission Chair was unable to attend so this item
will be brought back to the Council at a future meeting.
Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council
Anita Perkins, Emergency Services Coordinator, reviewed their programs and services and
answered questions from the Council
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of March 6, 2006 as submitted.
Citizen Input
Mayor Loomis introduced the agenda item.
John Kluchka, 1569 Oregon Avenue North, requested the Council draft and approve a
resolution in opposition of a Minnesota constitutional amendment that seeks to define
same-sex unions as unconstitutional.
The Mayor continued the meeting.
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve
the agenda of March 6, 2006 as amended: Removal of City Council Meeting minutes -
February 21, 2006; Authorization to Submit Application for Governor's Fit City Program;
and Authorization to Distribute Human Services Foundation 2005 Annual Report with
CityNews.
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Approval of Minutes - City Council Meeting - February 21, 2006
Council Member Shaffer reviewed changes to the minutes.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Council meeting minutes of February 21, 2006 as amended: under Authorization to
Sign Amended PUD Permit - Room and Board - PUD #79 - Amendment #3 - correct
spelling for "Council" in first line; and under Authorization to Sign Amended PUD Permit -
Hidden Lakes - PUD #74 - Amendment #4 - 1405 Island Drive - amend motion to show
Mayor Loomis voted no.
*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
payment of the City and Housing and Redevelopment Authority bills as submitted.
*Solicitor's License - Clovis Security Group, Inc.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
solicitor's license for Clovis Security Group, Inc.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes as follows:
Board of Zoning Appeals - January 24, 20096
Environmental Commission - January 23, 2006
Planning Commission - February 13, 2006
Open Space and Recreation Commission - January 23, 2006
Letter from Gregq Hackett Regarding Resignation from Planning Commission
Council Member Pentel wanted to thank Gregg Hackett for his work for the City.
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the letter from Gregg Hackett, dated February 24, 2006, regarding his resignation from
the Planning Commission, and request the Mayor send him a letter of appreciation in
recognition for his service to the community.
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*Adoption of New Employee Handbook
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 06-17
RESOLUTION ADOPTING A NEW EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK
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.
Authorization to Submit Application for Governor's Fit City Program
Council Member Pentel requested that the resolution be amended to reflect that a smoke
free environment has been adopted in the park system. Thomas Burt answered questions
from the Council.
Member Shaffer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption, as amended:
addition of smoke free environment clause.
RESOLUTION 06-18
RESOLUTION AFFIRMING ACTIVITY -FRIENDLY COMMITMENTS
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 and Shaffer; and the following voted against the same: Scanlon,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and her signature attested by the City Clerk.
Authorization to Distribute Human Services Foundation 2005 Annual Report with
CityNews
Steve Schumacher, Human Services Foundation Chair, reviewed the report and answered
questions from the Council
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to receive and file
the 2005 Annual Report and authorize the distribution of said report with the March/April
issue of the CityNews.
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Public Hearing - Ordinance #342 - Final Plan Amendment - Golden Valley Shoppinq
Center - PUD #65 - Amendment #2
The following ordinance was MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon:
ORDINANCE NO. 342, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Approval of Amendment to Final Plan of Development
Golden Valley Shopping Center, P.U.D. No. 65, Amendment No. 2
Trach Properties, Applicant
Dave Clark, WCL Associates, reviewed the amendment and answered questions from the
Council.
Steve Schmidgall, Planning Commissioner, presented the Commission report.
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development reviewed 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.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve
Ordinance #342, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
FREIBERG - YES LOOMIS - YES PENTEL - YES SCANLON - YES SHAFFER-YES
Continued Item - Authorization to Sign Amended PUD Permit - Hidden Lakes - PUD
#74 -Amendment #4 - 1405 Island Drive
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, reviewed the permit and answered
questions from the Council.
Barry Blomquist, Hidden Lakes Development, reviewed the amendment and answered
questions from the Council.
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried to authorize the Mayor and
City Manager to sign the amended PUD Sub -permit for a portion of Hidden Lakes, PUD
No. 74, Amendment #4, 1405 Island Drive, as amended: change last portion in Land Use
Component 4 to read "The fence shall be no greater than 6 feet high with the gated portion
being no greater than 6 feet 8 inches in height. The fence along the rear property line shall
be no greater than 6 feet in height. The front fence/gate shall be wrought iron and the rear
(south) fence may be solid. In no case may a fence be constructed within any conservation
easement. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
FREIBERG - YES LOOMIS - NO PENTEL - YES SCANLON - YES SHAFFER - YES
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Second Consideration - Ordinance #341 - Amending City Code Chapter 7 for Trail
Use of Right -of -Way
The following ordinance was MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Shaffer:
ORDINANCE NO. 341, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amending City Code Chapter 7 for Trail Use of Right -of -Way
Jeanine Clancy introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve, on
Second Consideration, Ordinance #341, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as
follows:
FREIBERG - YES LOOMIS - YES PENTEL - YES SCANLON - YES SHAFFER - YES
Call for Public Hearing - Issuance of Revenue Bond - Courage Center Facilities -
3/21 /06
Sue Virnig, Finance Director, introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the
Council.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to call for a
public hearing for March 21, 2006 at 7 pm for giving host approval to the issuance of a
Revenue Bond to finance a project for the Courage Center.
Traffic Considerations and Proposed Comprehensive Land Use Plan Amendment -
Golden Hills area
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development introduced the agenda item and
answered questions from the Council. Thomas Burt answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to request the
Planning Commission to develop a mixed-use land use category for consideration by the
City Council prior to beginning the formal process to amend the General Land Use Plan
map.
Frank Dunbar, representing Union Land X, LLC, answered questions from the Council.
Letter from Allianz Life Regarding Amendment to Sign Code
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development introduced the agenda item and
answered questions from the Council. Thomas Burt answered questions from the Council.
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Letter from Allianz Life Regarding Amendment to Sign Code - Continued
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to schedule the
item for discussion at the March 14, 2006 Council/Manager meeting.
Ed Fitzpatrick, Allianz Life, answered questions from the Council.
Announcements of Meetings
The next Council/Manager meeting will be held on March 14, 2006 at 6:30 pm.
The next Bassett Creek Water Management Commission will be held on March 16, 2006 at
11:30 am.
The next City Council meeting will be held on March 21, 2006 at 6:30 pm.
A City Council meeting will be held on April 4, 2006 at 6:30 pm.
Run the Valley will be held on April 8, 2006 at 8:30 am at Davis Community Center.
Mayor and Council Communications
Mayor Loomis asked staff to check the availability of the Brookview Community Center for
the Board/Commission Recognition Dinner and reviewed the dates. The Council will set the
date for the Dinner at the March 14, 2006 Council/Manager meeting.
Adiournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:15 pm.
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Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jug lyj Nally, $dministrative /assistant