12-05-19 CC Minutes Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
December 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 December 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.
Receipt of Human Services Foundation 2007 Allocation Report
Steve Schumacher, Human Services Foundation Chair, reviewed the funding report and
answered questions from the Council. Thomas Burt answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the 2007 Allocation Report, and approve sending the allocation letters to the
organizations involved stating the allocation amount.
The Council will discuss the funding for the Northwest YMCA Detached Worker Program
and Home,Free Shelter at the January 9, 2007 Council/Manager meeting.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of December 5, 2006 as submitted.
Citizen Input
Mayor Loomis introduced the agenda item.
Steve Vollen, 2600 Scott Avenue North, stated that last year a project was proposed to
correct flooding in his neighborhood but the project fell apart because of homeowners
holding it up, and lack of funding; at this time two of the three homeowners who had
concerns about the project have now sold their homes to the City; he wanted to know if
there were any proposals in the process to protect the property owners; wanted to know
how the funding fell short; expressed concern over the water runoff and ground water into
the area; stated he has had water problems in the past and wanted to know if there was a
flood grant program to which he could sell his home.
Jeannine Clancy answered questions from the Council.
The Public Works Department will meet with Mr. Vollen and report back to the Council at
the December 23, 2006 Council/Manager meeting.
The Mayor continued the meeting.
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Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
consent agenda of December 5, 2006 as amended: Removal of Quotes - South Tyrol
Playground Equipment and Street Banners.
*Approval of Minutes - City Council Meeting - November 8, 2006
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Council meeting minutes of November 8, 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.
*General Business Licenses
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
issuance of licenses as recommended by staff.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes as follows:
Environmental Commission - October 23, 2006
Planning Commission - November 13, 2006
Open Space and Recreation Commission - October 23, 2006
Election Task Force - October 23, 2006
Board of Zoning Appeals - October 24, 2006
Families Sharing the Dream - February 16, 2006
Quotes - South Tyrol Playground Equipment
Council Member Freiberg had questions regarding the condition of equipment in the North
Tyrol Park. Thomas Burt answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
purchase and installation of playground equipment for South Tyrol Park from the lowest
responsible bidder. The quotes were as follows:
Earl F. Andersen, Inc. $33,536.00
Flanagan Sales 33,933.00
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Quotes - Street Banners
Council Member Freiberg had questions regarding the condition of the banners and banner
colors. Jeannine Clancy and Thomas Burt answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Pentel and motion carried to purchase six different sets,
consisting of 72 banners with two-color printing on a colored background from Banner
Creations for $34,875. Banner Creations was chosen because it provides 22 color options.
Council Member Freiberg voted no. The quotes are as follows:
Scenario C 1 color 2 color 3 color Digital
Albinson $59,247
Banner Creations $29,259 $34,875 $44,811 61,659
Display Sales 27,984 30,312 34,368 30,440
Mainstreet Designs 31,104 39,657 48,384 33,696
Pictura 33,184
Valutime 38,878
Public Hearing-Approval of Housing Program and Issuance of Revenue Bond City
of Wayzata - Hammer Residences
Sue Virnig Finance Director introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the
Council. Allen Barnard 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.
Tim Nelson, Hammer Residences, thanked the Council for considering the issuance of the
bonds.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Member Shaffer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 06-81
RESOLUTION GIVING APPROVAL TO A PROPOSED HOUSING PROGRAM
AND THE PROPOSED ISSUANCE THEREFOR OF A REVENUE BOND AT THE
REQUEST OF HAMMER RESIDENCES, INC. PURSUANT TO A JOINT POWERS
AGREEMENT TO BE ENTERED INTO IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
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.
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Public Hearing- Approval of Housing Program and Issuance of Revenue Bond - City
of Wayzata - Hammer Residences - Continued
MOVED by Freiberg and seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor and City Manager to sign the Joint Powers Agreement.
Second Consideration - Ordinance #355 -Amending Section 10.20 Providing for
Authorized Use of Firearms
The following ordinance was MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Shaffer:
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.
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve on
Second 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
Second 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 on
Second Consideration, 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
The following ordinance was MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Scanlon:
ORDINANCE NO. 352, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amending the Master Fee Schedule For Sanitary Sewer Inspections and Compliance Fees
Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
Council.
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Scanlon and motion carried unanimously to approve on
Second Consideration, Ordinance #352, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as
follows:
FREIBERG - YES LOOMIS - YES PENTEL - YES SCANLON - YES SHAFFER - YES
First Consideration - Ordinance #356 — Establishing a 2007 Master Fee Schedule
The following ordinance was MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Pentel:
ORDINANCE NO. 356, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Establishing a 2007 Master Fee Schedule
Sue Virnig, Finance Director, introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the
Council. Allen Barnard and Thomas Burt answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to approve on
First Consideration, Ordinance #356, 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 research investigative fees for various licenses prior to second
consideration of the ordinance.
Announcements of Meetings
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.
Some Council Members may attend the Allianz dedication on December 14, 2006 at 2:45
pm.
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Announcements of Meetings - Continued
The next City Council meeting will be held on December 19, 2006 at 6:30 pm.
Some Council Members may attend the Board of Zoning Appeals holiday party on
December 20, 2006 at 7 pm at the Brookview Grill.
The next Bassett Creek Water Management Commission will be held on December 21,
2006 at 11:30 am.
A City Council meeting will be held on January 2, 2007 at 6:30 pm.
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:
Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant