09-05-06 CC MinutesRegular Meeting
of the
City Council
September 5, 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 September 5, 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 Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of September 5, 2006 as amended: City Council Meeting minutes - August 2,
2006 - Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat Approval - 4736 Glenwood Avenue - the City
Attorney recommended minor changes to the conditions for approval.
Citizen Input
Mayor Loomis introduced the agenda item.
Scott Grayson, 1800 Sumter Avenue North, stated that he has had a number of campaign
lawn signs stolen from in front of his house and along his street; stated he got calls from
his neighbors who were outraged that people removed the signs; asked the Council to
ensure that residents are free to express their political views without the signs being
removed; and suggested the Human Rights Commission review the issue.
The Mayor continued the meeting.
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
consent agenda of September 5, 2006 as amended: Authorization to Sign Agreement with
Short Elliott Hendrickson for Inflow and Infiltration Abatement Program.
*Approval of Minutes - City Council Meeting - August 2 and 15, 2006
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Council Meeting minutes of August 15, 2006 as submitted and approve the City
Council Meeting minutes of August 2, 2006 as amended: Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat
Approval - 4736 Glenwood Avenue - the City Attorney recommended minor changes to the
conditions for approval.
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*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.
Solicitor's License - NARAL Pro Choice
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
solicitor's license for NARAL Pro Choice Minnesota.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes as follows:
Human Services Foundation - June 12, 2006
Building Board of Review - July 17, 2006
Planning Commission - July 24, 2006
Board of Zoning Appeals - July 25, 2006
Environmental Commission - June 26, 2006
Bassett Creek Water Management Commission - July 20, 2006
Envision Connection Project Board of Directors - July 27, 2006
*Quotes - Contaminated Soil Remediation Advance to 234 Sunnyridge Lane
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
remediation of contaminated soils adjacent to 234 Sunnyridge Lane from the only bidder,
Glenn Rehbein Excavating Inc. for $24,367.00.
Authorization to Sign Agreement with Short Elliott Hendrickson for Inflow and
Infiltration Abatement Program
Council Member Pentel requested staff review the program.
Jeannine Clancy answered questions from the Council. Thomas Burt answered questions
from the Council.
MOVED by Freiberg to table consideration of the agreement until the Council has voted on
the Municipal and Public Utilities Ordinance. Motion died for lack of a second.
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Authorization to Sign Agreement with Short Elliott Hendrickson for Inflow and
Infiltration Abatement Pro -gram - Continued
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried to authorize the City Manager
sign a contract for professional engineering services for the Inflow and Infiltration
Abatement Implementation program for an amount not to exceed $100,300. Council
Member Freiberg voted no.
*Authorization to Sign Agreement with John Skaggs to Purchase property Located at
2665 Scott Avenue North
Member Shaffer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 06-55
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION BY PURCHASE
OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY AT 2665 SCOTT AVENUE 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.
*Human Services Appointments
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to make the
following appointments to the Human Services Foundation:
Chris Monroe 1 year term term expires - 5/1/07 Business Member
Dan Blumb 1 year term term expires - 5/1/07 Citizen at Large Member
*Set Date for Public Hearings - 2007 Proposed Budget and Property Tax Levy
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to set the date
of the initial Truth in Taxation public hearing for Monday, December 4 at 6:30 pm and the
reconvened hearing (if needed) on Monday, December 11 at 6:30 pm for the 2007
Proposed Budget and 2007 tax levy.
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Public Hearing - Platted Drainage and Utility Easement Vacation - PUD #100 - North
Wirth Business Center
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 06-56
RESOLUTION VACATING A PORTION OF A PLATTED DRAINAGE AND
UTILITY EASEMENT IN NORTH WIRTH BUSINESS CENTER P.U.D. NO. 100
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.
Second Considerations - Ordinance #349 - Amendment to Section 4.60, Multiple -
Dwelling Property Maintenance Code and by Adding Residential Property Standards
and Approve Summary Publication Ordinance #350 - Amendments to Master Fee
Schedule for Property Maintenance Administrative Citation and Approve Summary
Publication
The following ordinance was MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer:
ORDINANCE NO, 349, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amending Section 4.60, "Multiple -Dwelling Property Maintenance Code"
and
ORDINANCE NO. 350, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amendment to Master Fee Schedule Title for
Property Maintenance Administrative Citations
Bob Hernz, Director of Public Safety, introduced the agenda item and answered questions
from the Council. Allen Barnard and Thomas Burt answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to adopt on
Second Consideration Ordinance #349 and Ordinance #350, 2nd Series.
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Second Considerations - Ordinance #349 - Amendment to Section 4.60, Multiple -
Dwelling Property Maintenance Code and by Adding Residential Property Standards
and Approve Summary Publication Ordinance #350 - Amendments to Master Fee
Schedule for Property Maintenance Administrative Citation and Approve Summary
Publication - Continued
Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
FREIBERG - YES LOOMIS - YES PENTEL - YES SCANLON - YES SHAFFER-YES
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve
publication of the summary ordinance. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
FREIBERG - YES LOOMIS - YES PENTEL - YES SCANLON - YES SHAFFER-YES
Certification of 2007 Proposed Property Tax Levy
Sue Virnig, Finance Director, introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the
Council. Thomas Burt answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to certify the
City's 2007 proposed property tax levy in the amount of $14,097,965.
Announcements of Meetings
The State Primary Election will be held on September 12, 2006; polls open 7 am to 8 pm.
The next Council/Manager meeting will be held on September 13, 2006 at 6:30 pm.
The Human Services Foundation will hold a Golf Tournament on September 15, 2006 at
the Brookview Golf Course at 8 am.
The next City Council meeting will be held on September 19, 2006 at 6:30 pm.
The next Bassett Creek Water Management Commission will be held on September 21,
2006 at 11:30 am.
Some Council Members may attend the Park Planning Open House on September 21,
2006 at 5 pm at Wesley Park.
Some Council Members may attend the Election Voting Fair on September 25, 2006 at
7 pm.
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Mayor and Council Communications
No action and/or discussion took place.
Adiournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:18 pm.
inda R. Loomis, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Jute Nally, dministrat' Assistant