04-04-06 CC MinutesRegular Meeting
of the
City Council
April 4, 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 April 4, 2006 at 6:30 pm.
The following members were present: Loomis, Pentel, Scanlon and Shaffer; and the
following was absent: Freiberg. Also present were: Thomas Burt, City Manager; Jeannine
Clancy, .Director of Public Works; Allen Barnard, City Attorney; and Judy Nally,
Administrative Assistant.
Board of Appeals 2005 Annual Report
Dean McCarty, Chair, reviewed the report and answered questions from the Council.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of April 4, 2006 as amended: Removal of Adoption of Amended Special
Assessment Policy.
Citizen Input
Mayor Loomis introduced the agenda item. Hearing and seeing no one, the Mayor
continued the meeting.
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of April 4, 2006 as amended: Removal of Bids - 2006 Pavement Management
Program - 06-1 - Sweeney Lake Area and Bids - Pennsylvania Avenue North Sidewalk;
Letter from Kristin Peterson and Craig Helmstetter Regarding Barrier between
Residential/Industrial Area on Pennsylvania Avenue South and Authorization to Sign
Amended PUD Permit - Golden Valley Center Addition - PUD #65 -Amendment #2.
*Approval of Minutes - City Council Meeting - March 21, 2006
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Council meeting minutes of March 21, 2006 as submitted.
*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
payment of the City and Housing and Redevelopment Authority bills as submitted.
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*General Business Licenses
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
issuance of licenses as recommended by staff.
*Peddler's License - Golden Valley VFW
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
peddler's license application for Golden Valley VFW.
*Peddler's License - Front Step Marketing, Inc.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
peddler's license application for Front Step Marketing, Inc.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes as follows:
Building Board of Review - October 3, 2005
Board of Zoning Appeals - February 28, 2006
Planning Commission - February 27, 2006
Environmental Commission - February 27, 2006
Envision Connection Project Board of Directors - February 9, 2006
*Quotes - Dump Truck Body, Hydraulics, Plow and Attachments
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to purchase of
single -axle dump truck body, complete hydraulics, front snowplow, side wing and sander
through the MnDOT contract from Aspen Equipment for $66,378.29.
Bids - 2006 Pavement Management Program - 06-1 - Sweeny Lake Area and Bids -
Pennsylvania Avenue North Sidewalk
Council Member Shaffer had questions about the bids received. Jeannine Clancy
answered question from the Council.
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to award the
bid for the 2006 pavement management program to the lowest responsible bidder, Palda &
Sons, Inc. for $7,154,650.11. The bids are as follows:
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Bids - 2006 Pavement Management Program - 06-1 - Sweeny Lake Area and Bids -
Pennsylvania Avenue North Sidewalk - Continued
Palda & Sons, Inc. $7,154,650.11
Northwest Asphalt, Inc. 7,419,013.26
Hardrives, Inc. 7,943,792.30
Thomas & Sons Construction, Inc. 8,315,036.84
C. S. McCrossan Construction, Inc. 8,993.843.45
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to award the
bid for the Pennsylvania Avenue North sidewalk to the lowest responsible bidder, O'Malley
Construction, Inc. for $120,305.77. The bids are as follows:
O'Malley Construction, Inc. $120,305.77
Ron Kassa Construction, Inc. 123,132.25
Thomas & Sons Construction, Inc. 126,839.62
Letter from Kristin Peterson and Craig Helmstetter Regarding Barrier between
Residential/Industrial Area on Pennsylvania Avenue South
Council Member Pentel requested that a copy of the letter be forwarded to the 1-394 Joint
Task Force.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the letter from Kristin Peterson and Craig Helmstetter, dated March 11, 2006, regarding
the barrier between residential/industrial area on Pennsylvania Avenue South.
*Email from Riva Kupritz Regarding Resignation from Envision Connection Project
Board of Directors
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the letter from Riva Kupritz, dated March 22, 2006, regarding resignation from the
Envision Connection Project Board of Directors, and request the Mayor send her a letter of
appreciation in recognition for her service to the community.
Authorization to Sign Amended PUD Permit - Golden Valley Center Addition - PUD
#65 - Amendment #2
Council Member Pentel reviewed some of the elements of the PUD permit.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager to sign the amended PUD permit for Golden Valley Center
Addition, PUD #65, Amendment #2.
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*Authorization to Sign Amended Agreement with Bassett Creek Water Management
Commission for Flood Proofing of Homes Extension
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager sign the Amendment to Agreement for Flood Proofing of Homes
with the Bassett Creek Water Management Commission. Upon a roll call vote, the vote
was as follows:
FREIBERG - ABSENT LOOMIS - YES PENTEL - YES SCANLON - YES SHAFFER - YES
Adoption of Amended Special Assessment Policy
Thomas Burt stated this item will be considered at a future Council meeting.
*Authorization to Sign Agreement with Short Elliott Hendrickon for 2006 Pavement
Management Program Construction Services
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
City Manager to sign the agreement with Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. for 2006 Pavement
Management Program construction services for an amount not to exceed $199,200.00.
Receipt of Inflow/Infiltration Study - Sanitary Sewer Collection System
Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
Alva Rankin from Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. using a PowerPoint presentation, reviewed
the study and answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the Inflow/Infiltration Study, Sanitary Sewer Collection System.
First Consideration - Ordinance #343 - Amendment to Section 4.20 Regarding
Temporary Signs at Athletic Events
The following ordinance was MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer:
ORDINANCE NO. 343, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amendment to Section 4.20 Regarding Temporary Signs at Athletic Events
Kirstin Gonzalez, Planning Department Intern, introduced the agenda items and answered
questions from the Council. Thomas Burt 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.
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First Consideration - Ordinance #343 - Amendment to Section 4.20 Regarding
Temporary Signs at Athletic Events— Continued
Matt Walkman, GV Little League President, stated that they may not use it this year; they
want to contact local businesses to see if they want to advertise; they plan to use the funds
collected for safety improvements, including tops on the fences and netting over the
stands; and he stated that girls softball may also be interested in putting up signs.
Pat Kane, GV Little League, stated surrounding communities have also allowed signage at
their fields; stated they may get generic signs in different colors and symbols and put text
advertising on them.
Brian Bursch, GV Little League, stated there are 192 kids participating in the program,
reviewed the costs for participating in the program and stated some of the money may be
used for scholarships.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve on
First Consideration, Ordinance #343, 2nd Series, as amended: adding a sunset provision
and prohibiting alcohol, tobacco, adult entertainment and political signs. Upon a roll call
vote, the vote was as follows:
FREIBERG - ABSENT LOOMIS - YES PENTEL - YES SCANLON - YES SHAFFER - YES
Announcements of Meetings
Some Council Members may attend Taco Night at the American Legion on April 6, 2006.
The Human Services Foundation Run the Valley event will be held on April 8, 2006 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 pm followed immediately by the Council/Manager meeting.
The next 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.
The Envision Connection Project Board Event "From Vision to Action" will be held on April
20, 2006 at 7 pm at Meadowbrook Elementary School.
A City Council meeting will be held on May 2, 2006 at 6:30 pm.
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Mayor and Council Communications
No action and/or discussion took place.
Adjournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:30 pm.
Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jody Nally, P#ministrative