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03-21-06 CC MinutesRegular Meeting of the City Council March 21, 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 21, 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 presented a Certificate of Appointment, mug, and city pin to Mauno Silpala, Environmental Commission. Planning Commission 2005 Annual Report Don Keysser, Chair, reviewed the report and highlighted issues the Commission thinks will require its focus and attention. The Council requested that at the April Council/Manager meeting to review the following issues: Design Guidelines, Subdivisions and In -Fill and Density. Approval of Agenda MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to approve the agenda of March 21, 2006 as submitted. Citizen Input Mayor Loomis introduced the agenda item. Hearing and seeing no one, the Mayor continued the meeting. Approval of Consent Agenda MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the agenda of March 21, 2006 as amended: Minutes of Boards and Commissions - Human Rights Commission - February 9, 2006; Approval of Policy on the Role of Council Liaisons and Service on Affiliated Boards, Commissions, Committees and Task Forces; Receipt of Final 2005 General Fund Budget Report and Fund Balance Analysis; Amendments to Human Services Foundation Membership and Election Task Force - Establishment and Appointments. Regular Meeting of the City Council March 21, 2006 Page 2 *Approval of Minutes - City Council Meeting - March 6, 2006 and Council/Manager Meeting - March 14, 2006 MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the City Council meeting minutes of March 6, 2006 and the Council/Manager meeting minutes of March 14, 2006 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. *Gambling Premises Permit Application - Bolder Options Member Shaffer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 06-19 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY APPROVING ISSUANCE OF A PREMISES PERMIT RENEWAL FOR THE CONDUCT OF LAWFUL GAMBLING (BOLDER OPTIONS) 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. *Therapeutic Massage Certificate - Karli Molitor MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the issuance of a Therapeutic Massage Certificate to Karli A. Molitor to practice Therapeutic Massage at Pazazz Salon & Day Spa for the 2006 license year. *Solicitor's License - Mark Nevermann for Edward Jones Investments MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the solicitor's license application for Mark Nevermann for Edward Jones Investments. Regular Meeting of the City Council March 21, 2006 Page 3 *Rental Property 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 Commission - Human Rights Commission - February 9, 2006 Council Member Pentel stated people who live in apartments sometimes do not receive the newsletter and staff is reviewing the distribution process. Thomas Burt answered questions from the Council MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the Human Rights Commission minutes for February 9, 2006 *Minutes of Boards and Commissions MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the minutes as follows: Bassett Creek Water Management Commission - February 16, 2006 Joint Water Commission - January 11, 2006 Envision Connection Project - January 26, 2006 Approval of Policy on the Role of Council Liaisons and Service on Affiliated Boards, Commissions, Committees and Task Forces Council Member Pentel complimented staff on updating the policy. MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the Council Policy on the Role of Council Liaison and Service on Affiliated Boards, Commissions, Committees and Task Forces. *Approval of Additional Meetings for Council Reimbursement MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the to approve the meetings for Council reimbursement as listed below: Association of Metropolitan Municipalities (AMM) - Annual Meeting, Legislative Adoption Meeting, Regional Briefings, and Committees League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) - Committee Meetings, Legislative Conference and Annual Conference National League of Cities (NLC) - Congressional City Conference in the spring, Congress of Cities in fall and Board Meetings TwinWest Chamber of Commerce - Mayor/Manager Meetings Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council District 281 Government Advisory Committee Regular Meeting of the City Council March 21, 2006 Page 4 *Approval of Additional Meetings for Council Reimbursement - Continued District 270 Cities Joint Monthly Meetings Senior Community Services Board Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Bassett Creek Water Management Commission Northwest Suburbs Cable Commission Envision Steering and/or Subcommittees 1-394 Express Lanes Community Task Force Golden Valley Historical Society Joint Water Planning and Governance Task Force Northwest Metro Transit Study Task Force 1-394 Joint Task Force Envision Connection Project Executive Board Receipt of Final 2005 General Fund Budget Report and Fund Balance Anal Council Member Pentel asked questions about departments that who over budgeted and departments who received grant monies. Thomas Burt and Sue Virnig, Finance Director, answered questions from the Council. MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the Final 2005 General Fund Budget Report and Fund Balance Analysis. *Receipt of February 2006 General Fund Budget Report MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the February 2006 General Fund Budget Report. Amendments to Human Services Foundation Membership Council Member Freiberg stated he would not support the amendment because this removes the Council Member as a voting member of the Foundation and they requested it be retained. Member Shaffer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 06-20 RESOLUTION AMENDING THE HUMAN SERVICES FOUNDATION MEMBERSHIP AND TERM Regular Meeting of the City Council March 21, 2006 Page 5 Amendments to Human Services Foundation Membership - Continued 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: Loomis, Pentel, Scanlon and Shaffer; and the following voted against the same: Freiberg, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and her signature attested by the City Clerk. Authorization to Sign Contract with Xcel Energy to Replace 2006 Pavement Management Program Decorative Street Lights MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the City Manager to sign a contract with Xcel Energy Outdoor Lighting to replace decorative streetlights and appurtenances in the 2006 Pavement Management Program for $79,882. Election Task Force - Establishment and Appointments Council Member Shaffer reviewed the makeup of the Task Force and Mayor Loomis read the names of the persons appointed and its responsibilities. Member Shaffer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 06-21 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AN ELECTION 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. Public Hearing - Issuance of Revenue Bond - Courage Center Facilities Sue Virnig, Finance Director, introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council. Larry Johnson, Courage Center, 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. Regular Meeting of the City Council March 21, 2006 Page 6 Public Hearing - Issuance of Revenue Bond - Courage Center Facilities - Continued Member Freiberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 06-22 RESOLUTION GIVING HOST APPROVAL TO THE ISSUANCE OF A REVENUE BOND TO FINANCE A PROJECT FOR COURAGE CENTER AND LOCATED IN PART IN THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY, UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTIONS 469.152 THROUGH 469.165 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. Public Hearing - 01-13 - Golden Valley Road, Douglas Drive to Lilac Drive North - Ordering Construction of Certain Public Improvements and Authorizing Advertising for Bids; Restricting Parking on Golden Valley Road Between Douglas Drive and Lilac Drive North; Restricting Parking on South Side of Golden Valley Road Between Douglas Drive and Lilac Drive North; and on North Side of Golden Valley Road Between Douglas Drive and 500 Feet East of Oak Grove Circle and Between Xenia Avenue North and Lilac Drive North; Rescinding Resolution 498 Regarding Parking on Oak Grove Circle and Establishing New Parking Restriction; and Authorization to Sign Contingent Bill of Sale with Soo Line Railroad Company d/b/a Canadian Pacific Railway for Bridge Crossing Ownership Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council. Al Murra, Short Elliott Hendrickson, reviewed the project 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. Connie O'Brien, 5805 Golden Valley Road, presented a letter from his neighbors Al and Carol Halloran, 5735 Golden Valley Road; stated the neighbors were concerned about the speed of cars on the street and that is why they petitioned for the sidewalk; wants to retain the parking because they have children who have friends that come over and they also have family gatherings and want a place for them to park; stated the road project is going to take three feet of her front yard and they already feel the impact of the road at their house and asked if the road could be pushed farther from their house. Regular Meeting of the City Council March 21, 2006 Page 7 Public Hearing - 01-13 - Golden Valley Road, Douglas Drive to Lilac Drive North - Ordering Construction of Certain Public Improvements and Authorizing Advertising for Bids; Restricting Parking on Golden Valley Road Between Douglas Drive and Lilac Drive North; Restricting Parking on South Side of Golden Valley Road Between Douglas Drive and Lilac Drive North; and on North Side of Golden Valley Road Between Douglas Drive and 500 Feet East of Oak Grove Circle and Between Xenia Avenue North and Lilac Drive North; Rescinding Resolution 498 Regarding Parking on Oak Grove Circle and Establishing New Parking Restriction; and Authorization to Sign Contingent Bill of Sale with Soo Line Railroad Company d/b/a Canadian Pacific Railway for Bridge Crossing Ownership - Continued Roxanne Sienko, 5800 Golden Valley Road, stated she is one of the neighbors who petitioned for the sidewalks in the past and her family has enjoyed the sidewalk immensely; stated when she attended the first meeting it was not presented to lose any parking; they are allowed now to park on both sides of the street and would like parking to continue to be allowed. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 06-23 RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISING FOR BIDS PROJECT NO. 01-13 GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD BETWEEN DOUGLAS DRIVE AND LILAC DRIVE NORTH 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. MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to authorize the Mayor and City Manager sign the Contingent Bill of Sale with the Soo Line Railroad Company, d/b/a Canadian Pacific Railway for transfer of ownership of the Canadian Pacific bridge crossing on Golden Valley Road. The Council did not consider Resolution 06-24, Restricting Parking on Golden Valley Road Between Douglas Drive and Lilac Drive North. Regular Meeting of the City Council March 21, 2006 Page 8 Public Hearing - 01-13 - Golden Valley Road, Douglas Drive to Lilac Drive North - Ordering Construction of Certain Public Improvements and Authorizing Advertising for Bids; Restricting Parking on Golden Valley Road Between Douglas Drive and Lilac Drive North; Restricting Parking on South Side of Golden Valley Road Between Douglas Drive and Lilac Drive North; and on North Side of Golden Valley Road Between Douglas Drive and 500 Feet East of Oak Grove Circle and Between Xenia Avenue North and Lilac Drive North; Rescinding Resolution 498 Regarding Parking on Oak Grove Circle and Establishing New Parking Restriction; and Authorization to Sign Contingent Bill of Sale with Soo Line Railroad Company d/b/a Canadian Pacific Railway for Bridge Crossing Ownership - Continued Member Freiberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 06-25 RESOLUTION RESTRICTING PARKING ON SOUTH SIDE OF GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD BETWEEN DOUGLAS DRIVE AND LILAC DRIVE NORTH AND ON NORTH SIDE OF GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD BETWEEN DOUGLAS DRIVE AND 500 FEET EAST OF OAK GROVE CIRCLE AND BETWEEN XENIA AVENUE NORTH AND LILAC DRIVE NORTH 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. Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 06-26 RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 498 RESTRICTING PARKING ON A PORTION OF OAK GROVE CIRCLE AND ESTABLISHING NEW PARKING RESTRICTIONS 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. It was the Council consensus to approve the installation of the sidewalk on the north side but not the sidewalk on the south side of Golden Valley Road between Welcome Avenue and Lilac Drive. Regular Meeting of the City Council March 21, 2006 Page 9 Letter from Lawn Terrace, Colonial Drive, Radisson Road and Turnpike Road Residents Regarding Pavement Management Program Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council. MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from residents of Lawn Terrace, Colonial Drive, Radisson Road and Turnpike Road, dated March 6, 2006, regarding the Pavement Management Program. 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 Dean McCarty 3 year term expires 5/1/09 Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Advisory Commission Mike Schock 3 year term expires 1/1/09 Set Date for Board/Commission Recognition Dinner Mayor Loomis introduced the agenda item. MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to set Wednesday, June 14, 2006 as the date for the Board/Commission Recognition Dinner. Announcements of Meetings The Caring Youth Awards will be held at the Minnetonka Community Center on March 23, 2006 at 6:30 pm. The next City Council meeting will be held on April 4, 2006 at 6:30 pm. The Human Services Foundation Run the Valley event will be held on April 16, 2005 at 8:30 am at Meadowbrook Elementary School. The next Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting will be held on April 11, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. followed immediately by the Council/Manager meeting. A City Council meeting will be held on Monday, April 17, 2006 at 6:30 pm. The next Bassett Creek Water Management Commission will be held on April 20, 2006 at 11:30 am. Regular Meeting of the City Council March 21, 2006 Page 10 Mayor and Council Communications No action and/or discussion took place. Adjournment The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:55 pm. Linda R. Loomis, Mayor ATTEST: JodyINally, PAministrative AsAistant