06-20-06 CC Minutes Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
June 20, 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 June 20, 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.
Authorize Mayor to Prepare Letter to Lieutenant Governor Regarding Maintenance of
MnDOT Rights-of-Way
Thomas Burt introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
Jeannine Clancy answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to direct staff to
prepare a letter to Lieutenant Governor Molnau from Mayor Loomis asking that the
Lieutenant Governor take immediate action to address the lack of adequate maintenance
of MnDOT rights-of-way and remnant parcels in the City of Golden Valley, with copies of
the letter distributed to Golden Valley's legislative representatives and appropriate MnDOT
staff.
Open Space and Recreation Commission - 2005 Annual Report
Jerry Sandler, Chair, reviewed the Open Space and Recreation Commission report and
answered questions from the Council.
Presentation of Fit City Plaque
Dianne Mandernach, Commissioner of the State Health Department, presented the plaque
recognizing Golden Valley's designation as a Governor's Fit City.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of June 20, 2006 as submitted.
Citizen Input
Mayor Loomis introduced the agenda item. Hearing and seeing no one, the Mayor
continued the meeting.
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Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
consent agenda of June 20, 2006 as submitted.
*Approval of Minutes - City Council Meeting - June 6, 2006 and Council/Manager
Meeting - June 13, 2006
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Council meeting minutes of June 6, 2006 and Council/Manager meeting minutes of
June 13, 2006 as submitted.
*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.
*General Business Licenses
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
issuance of licenses as recommended by staff.
City Gambling License - Bolder Options
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City gambling license for Bolder Options.
*Solicitor's License - Secured Wireless, LLC
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
solicitor's license for Secured Wireless LLC.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes as follows:
Bassett Creek Water Management Commission - May 18, 2006
Environmental Commission - March 27, 2006
Deer Task Force - April 6, 2006
Planning Commission - May 22, 2006
Joint Water Commission - May 3, 2006
Open Space and Recreation Commission - April 24, 2006
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*Letter from Tracy Anderson Regarding Resignation from Deer Task Force
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the letter from Tracy Anderson, dated June 6, 2006, regarding resignation from the
Deer Task Force, and request the Mayor send her a letter of appreciation in recognition for
her service to the community.
*Letter from Jeff Cater Regarding Resignation from Election Task Force
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the letter from Jeff Cater, dated June 8, 2006, regarding resignation from the Election
Task Force, and request the Mayor send him a letter of appreciation in recognition for his
service to the community.
*Approval of Summary Publication - Ordinance #346 -Amendments to Chapter 11
Repealing Loading and Parking Requirements in Multiple, Commercial, Light
Industrial, Industrial, Business and Professional Office and Institutional Zoning
Districts and Adopting a New Section 11.70, Off-Street Parking and Loading
Regulations
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 06-38
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 346, 2ND SERIES
AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 11 REPEALING LOADING AND PARKING
REQUIREMENTS IN THE MULTIPLE DWELLING, COMMERCIAL,
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL, INDUSTRIAL, BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICE
AND INSTITUTIONAL ZONING DISTRICTS AND ADOPTING A NEW SECTION 11.70,
OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS
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.
*Receipt of May 2006 General Fund Budget Report
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the May 2006 General Fund Budget Report.
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Authorizing Issuance, Awarding Sale, Prescribing Form and Detail and Providing
Payment of: $7,320,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2006B,
$1,945,000 General Obligation Storm Sewer Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 2006C and
$700,000 General Obligation Certificates of Indebtedness, Series 2006D
Sue Virnig, Finance Director, introduced the agenda items and answered questions from
the Council. Dave McGillivray, Springsted, Inc. reviewed the sale results and answered
questions from the Council.
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 06-39
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE, AWARDING SALE, PRESCRIBING
THE FORM AND DETAILS AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF
$7,320,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2006B
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.
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 06-40
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE, AWARDING SALE, PRESCRIBING
THE FORM AND DETAILS AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF $1,945,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION STORM SEWER UTILITY REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2006C
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.
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 06-41
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE, AWARDING SALE, PRESCRIBING THE
FORM AND DETAILS AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF $700,000 GENERAL
OBLIGATION EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS, SERIES 2006D
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Authorizing Issuance, Awarding Sale, Prescribing Form and Detail and Providing
Payment of: $7,320,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2006B,
$1,945,000 General Obligation Storm Sewer Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 2006C and
$700,000 General Obligation Certificates of Indebtedness, Series 2006D - 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.
Call for Public Hearing - Host Approval for Issuance of Revenue Bonds - City of
Crystal - 7/18/06
Sue Virnig, Finance Director, introduced the agenda items and answered questions from
the Council.
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to call for a
public hearing on July 18, 2006 at 7 pm to consider giving host approval to the issuance of
a Revenue Bond to finance a project for Local Government Information Systems
Association Project (LOGIS).
Announcements of Meetings
Some Council Members may attend the Fire and Police Open House on June 21, 2006 at
all the fire stations from 6 to 8 pm.
Some Council Members may attend the Golden Valley Historical Society Antique Appraisal
Event at the Sunrise of Golden Valley on June 24, 2006 beginning at 1:30 pm.
The next City Council meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 5, 2006 at 6:30 pm
The next Housing and Redevelopment Authority Meeting will be held on July 11, 2006 at
6:30 pm followed by a Council/Manager meeting.
A City Council meeting will be held on July 18, 2006 at 6:30 pm
The next Bassett Creek Water Management Commission will be held on July 20, 2006 at
11:30 am.
Mayor and Council Communications
No action and/or discussion took place.
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Adiournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:01 pm.
Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
ATTEST:
J d Nally, dministrativ ssistant