11-21-06 CC Minutes Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
November 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 November 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.
Support for Mosaic Youth Center
ReNae Bowman, Mayor, City of Crystal, was at the meeting to support the Youth Center
and answered questions from the Council. Mayor Loomis read the resolution.
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 06-79
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING MOSAIC YOUTH CENTER
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.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of November 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 Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
consent agenda of November 21, 2006 as amended: Removal of Quote - Single-Axle Cab
and Chassis Truck Body and Sewer Jetting Unit; Minutes of Boards and Commissions -
Human Services Foundation - October 9, 2006 and Bassett Creek Water Management
Commission - October 19, 2006; and Authorization to Hire Decision Resources, Ltd.
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*Approval of Minutes - - City Council Meeting - October 17, 2006 and
Council/Manager Meeting - November 14, 2006
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Council meeting minutes of October 17, 2006 and Council/Manager meeting minutes
of November 14, 2006 as submitted.
*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
payment of the City 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.
Quotes - Single-Axle Cab and Chassis Truck Body and Sewer Jetting Unit
Council Member Freiberg had questions about the MnDOT bidding process. Jeannine
Clancy answered questions.
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to purchase
the following equipment from the MnDOT contract: a Sterling Acterra single-axle cab and
chassis truck body from Boyer Ford Trucks, Inc. for $60,778.49; and a high-pressure sewer
jetting unit and auto-fill option from ABM Equipment & Supply, Inc. for $90,908.40.
*Quotes - Tank Monitor and Fuel Management System
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to authorize to
purchase a tank monitor and fuel management system from the only bidder, Westside
Equipment, for $23,670.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes as follows:
Planning Commission - October 23, 2006
Special Planning Commission - October 23, 2006
Building Board of Review - August 21, 2006
Joint Water Commission - October 11, 2006
Envision Connection Project Board of Directors - October 26, 2006
Election Task Force - September 25, 2006
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Minutes of Boards and Commissions - Human Services Foundation - October 9, 2006
Council Member Freiberg had questions regarding the vacancies on boards and
commissions and has a recommendation for an appointment to the Foundation.
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the Human Services Foundation minutes for October 19, 2006.
The Council will discuss the vacancies at an upcoming Council/Manager meeting.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions - Bassett Creek Water Management
Commission - October 19, 2006
Council Member Pentel stated she appreciates the detailed minutes and commended
Mayor Loomis for her participation on the Commission.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the Bassett Creek Water Management Commission minutes for October 19, 2006.
Authorization to Hire Decision Resources, Ltd
Council Member Pentel thanked the Council for waiting until a full Council was present to
review the item and does feel that it is important to have the survey conducted every
couple of years.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried to hire Decision Resources,
Ltd. to conduct the 2006 Resident Survey at an estimated cost of$17,000. Council
Members Freiberg and Scanlon voted no.
*Authorization to Sign Perpetual Conservation Easement for Wetland Bank at
General Mills Nature Preserve
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
signing of the Perpetual Conservation Easement for Wetland Bank at the General Mills
Nature Preserve with the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources.
*Receipt of October 2006 General Fund Budget Report
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to authorize to
receive and file the October 2006 General Fund Budget Report.
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Public Hearing - Preliminary Design Plan Amendment Approval - Amendment#1 -
PUD #53 - The Colonnade - Continued
Dave Selegren, Edward Farr and Kim Ihle reviewed the plan and answered questions from
the Council.
Cathy Waldhauser, Planning Commissioner, presented the Commission report and
answered questions from the Council.
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development reviewed the agenda item and
answered questions from the Council. Jeannine Clancy, Allen Barnard and 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. Hearing and seeing no one, the
Mayor closed the public hearing.
The Council reviewed questions and concerns regarding ambient lighting; traffic
management plan; gated exit; spilling of parking into adjacent business and residential
properties; sustainable design characteristics; green design; internal parking; design and
landscaping for Golden Hills Drive/Xenia Avenue intersection; incorporate solar design;
environmental innovations and visible demonstrations; size of development; building
innovations; welcoming and inviting building; pedestrian crossings; view of Minneapolis;
and developer to maintain sidewalks.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to continue
consideration of the Preliminary Design Plan Amendment, Amendment #1, PUD #53, The
Colonnade to January 2, 2007.
First Consideration - Ordinance #354 - Sanitary Sewer and Sewer Compliance
Regulations
The following ordinance was MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer:
ORDINANCE NO. 354, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amending Sanitary Sewer and Sewer Compliance Regulations
Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve
Ordinance #354, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
FREIBERG - YES LOOMIS - YES PENTEL - YES SCANLON - YES SHAFFER —YES
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Second Consideration - Ordinance #352 - Amendment to Master Fee Schedule for
Sanitary Sewer Inspections and Compliance Fees
Jeannine Clancy stated this ordinance should be considered when Ordinance #354 has its
second consideration.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to continue
consideration of Ordinance #352 to the December 5, 2006 City Council meeting.
First Consideration - Ordinance #355 - Amending Section 10.20 Providing for
Authorized Use of Firearms
The following ordinance was MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg:
ORDINANCE NO. 355, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amendments to Chapter 10 Providing for Authorized Use of Firearms
Bob Hernz, Director of Public Safety, reviewed the ordinance and answered questions from
the Council. Thomas Burt and Allen Barnard answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve on
First Consideration, Ordinance #355, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as
follows:
FREIBERG - YES LOOMIS - YES PENTEL - YES SCANLON - YES SHAFFER - YES
Staff was requested to review this ordinance along with the State Statutes regarding the
use of fireworks and consider adding a provision regarding the use of rockets in
conjunction with school educational purposes.
Call for Public Hearing - Platted Drainage and Utility Easement Vacation - LOGIS
Addition - 12/19/06
Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item.
Member Freiberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 06-80
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC HEARING ON DECEMBER 19, 2006
TO CONSIDER VACATION OF PLATTED DRAINAGE AND UTILITY
EASEMENTS IN THE PLAT OF LOGIS ADDITION
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Call for Public Hearing - Platted Drainage and Utility Easement Vacation - LOGIS
Addition - 12/19/06 - 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.
Announcements of Meetings
Some Council Members may attend the Getting to Know Our Neighborhood Seminar on
November 29, 2006 at 5:30 pm at the Minneapolis Central Library.
The City Council will meet in an executive session to discuss the City Manager's
performance review on December 4, 2006 at 5:30 pm.
A Special City Council meeting to review the budget will be held on December 4, 2006 at
6:30 pm.
The City Council will meet in an executive session to conduct the City Manager's
performance review on December 5, 2006 at 5:30 pm.
The next City Council meeting will be held on December 5, 2006 at 6:30 pm.
A reconvened budget meeting will be held on December 11, 2006 at 6:30 pm if necessary.
The next Council/Manager meeting will be held on December 12, 2006 at 6:30 pm.
A City Council meeting will be held on December 19, 2006 at 6:30 pm.
The next Bassett Creek Water Management Commission will be held on December 21,
2006 at 11:30 am.
Mayor and Council Communications
No action and/or discussion took place.
Adjournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:50 pm.
Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
ATTEST:
Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant