07-18-06 CC MinutesRegular Meeting
of the
City Council
July 18, 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 July 18, 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.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of July 18, 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 Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
consent agenda of July 18, 2006 as amended: Removal of Petition to Move Lawn Terrace
Forward in the Pavement Management Program Schedule and Continued Item - Adoption
of Special Assessment Policy.
*Approval of Minutes - Council/Manager Meeting - July 11, 2006
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
Council/Manager meeting minutes of July 11, 2006 as submitted.
*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
payment of the City bills as submitted.
*Solicitor's License - Sister's Camelot
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
solicitor's license for Sister's Camelot.
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*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes as follows:
Human Rights Commission - May 11, 2006
Joint Water Commission - June 14, 2006
Bassett Creek Water Management Commission - June 15, 2006
Planning Commission - June 26, 2006
Human Services foundation - April 3 and May 8, 2006
Petition to Move Lawn Terrace Forward in the Pavement Management Program
Schedule
Council Member Freiberg asked if the residents were informed that their petition was on
the agenda. Jeannine Clancy answered questions from the Council.
Don Keysser, 5200 Colonial Drive, Petitioner, stated he and some of his neighbors divided
the neighborhood into four sections and each of them petitioned part of the area; they were
able to get 72.5% of the property owners to sign the petition; stated members of the
neighborhood will be meeting with city staff next week and requested that the Council
discuss their request to move forward in schedule at a future meeting.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the letter and Petition for Public Improvement, dated July 8, 2006, to move Lawn
Terrace, Colonial Drive, Turnpike Road and Radisson Road forward in the Pavement
Management Program to 2008 or 2009 and direct staff to work with the neighborhood.
*Approval of Requests for Beer and/or Wine at Brookview Park
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
requests for beer and/or wine at Brookview Park as recommended by staff.
Continued Item - Adoption of Amended Special Assessment Policy
Council Member Freiberg asked the Council to reconsider the policy regarding the
percentage of property owners required for approval of concrete streets.
Thomas Burt, Jeannine Clancy and Allen Barnard answered questions from the Council.
Member Shaffer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 06-27
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY'S
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT POLICY
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Continued Item - Adoption of Amended Special Assessment Policy - 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: 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.
*Board of Zoning Appeals Appointment
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to appoint Linda
Morrissey to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a term that expires on May 1, 2007.
Public Hearing - Ordinance #347 - Conditional Use Permit - 6100 Olson Memorial
Highway
The following ordinance was MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Pentel:
ORDINANCE NO. 347, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Approval of Conditional Use Permit Number 06-113
6100 Olson Memorial Highway
Dick & Rick's Auto Upholstery, Applicant
Perry Bolin, Architect, reviewed the permit and answered questions from the Council.
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development introduced the agenda items,
presented the Planning Commission report 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 Shaffer, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to approve
Ordinance #347, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
FREIBERG - YES PENTEL - YES LOOMIS - YES SCANLON - YES SHAFFER - YES
Public Hearing - Revenue Bonds - City of Crystal - Local Government Information
Systems Association (LOGIS)
Sue Virnig, Finance Director, introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the
Council.
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Public Hearing - Revenue Bonds - City of Crystal - Local Government Information
Systems Association (LOGIS) - Continued
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.
Member Freiberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 06-46
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY, MINNESOTA AS
HOST CITY TO APPROVE THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS BY THE
CITY OF CRYSTAL, MINNESOTA UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTIONS
469.152 THROUGH 469.165, AS AMENDED, TO FINANCE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE
EXISTING FACILITIES OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
ASSOCIATION LOCATED IN THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY, MINNESOTA; TO
REFINANCE CERTAIN EXISTING DEBT; AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A
JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF CRYSTAL
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.
Public Hearing - Drainage, Utility and Flood Control Easement Vacation - 2735 Scott
Avenue North and 2505 Regent Avenue North
Jeannine Clancy introduced 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.
Member Freiberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 06-47
RESOLUTION VACATING DRAINAGE, UTILITY
AND FLOOD CONTROL EASEMENTS AT
2735 SCOTT AVENUE NORTH AND 2505 REGENT AVENUE NORTH
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Public Hearing - Drainage, Utility and Flood Control Easement Vacation - 2735 Scott
Avenue North and 2505 Regent Avenue North - 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: 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 Sign Environmental Response Fund Grant Agreement with
Hennepin County - 234 Sunnyridge Lane 06-48 and Authorization to Sign
Agreement with Short Elliott Hendrickson for Soil Remediation Services
Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 06-48
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL
RESPONSE FUND GRANT AGREEMENT (CONTRACT NO. A061052)
WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY FOR SUNNYRIDGE LANE
ADJACENT TO 234 SUNNYRIDGE LANE
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 an agreement with Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. for services
related to the contaminated soil remediation adjacent to 234 Sunnyridge Lane for an
estimated cost of $58,600.00.
Announcements of Meetings
The City Council will hold a Special Council/Manager meeting immediately following the
City Council meeting on July 18, 2006.
The next Bassett Creek Water Management Commission will be held on July 20, 2006 at
11:30 am.
The City Council will hold a City Council Social on July 20, 2006 at Schuller's Tavern from
6to9pm.
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Announcements of Meetings - Continued
National Night Out celebrations will be held throughout the evening on Tuesday, August 1,
2006.
The next City Council will be held on Wednesday, August 2, 2006 at 6:30 pm.
Some Council Members may attend the Employee Appreciation Lunch on August 8, 2006
beginning at 11 am.
The next Council/Manager meeting will be held on August 8, 2006 at 6:30 pm.
A City Council meeting will be held on August 15, 2006 at 6:30 pm.
A Bassett Creek Water Management Commission will be held on August 17, 2006 at 11:30
am.
Mayor and Council Communications
No action and/or discussion took place.
Adjournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:13 pm.
Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
ATTEST:
JV* Nally/jAdministrativo]Assistant