02-01-05 CC MinutesRegular Meeting
of the
City Council
February 1, 2005
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 February 1, 2005 at 6:30 p.m.
The following members were present: Freiberg, Grayson, Loomis, Pentel and Shaffer.
Also present were: Thomas Burt, City Manager; Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public
Works; Allen Barnard, City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant.
Presentation of City Engineers Association of Minnesota Award and Project of the
Year for 2003-04 Pavement Management Program Brookview Neighborhood Project
Jeannine Clancy presented a PowerPoint presentation which reviewed the project and
introduced some of the staff and consultants who worked on the project. The project
received an Honor Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies of
Minnesota and the 2004 Project of the Year. from the City Engineers Association of
Minnesota.
The Council expressed their appreciation to the staff and consultants who worked on the
project.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Grayson, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve
the agenda of February 1, 2005 as submitted.
Citizen Input
Nancy Azzam, 2300 Noble Avenue North, introduced Anita Cornelius Fuentes, Director,
Sunrise of Golden Valley, 4950 Olson Memorial Highway, and stated that the assisted
living facility will be open in September and that the information center is open for anyone
who wants to visit.
The Mayor continued the meeting.
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of February 1, 2005 as amended: Removal of Approval of Check Register; 2005
Municipal Recycling Grant Application for Hennepin County Funding and Quotes - 2005
Park and Recreation Activities Brochures.
Mayor Loomis read the items listed on the consent agenda.
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*Approval of Minutes: City Council Meeting - January 18, 2005
The minutes will be available at the next City Council meeting.
Bills and Claims
Council Member Pentel had questions regarding environmental and buffer zone signs and
fall leaf drop off. Jeannine Clancy and Sue Virnig answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
payment of the City and Housing and Redevelopment Authority bills as submitted.
*General Business Licenses
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
issuance of licenses as recommended by staff.
*Gambling License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - Huntington's
Disease Society of America
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of notice requirement for the
Huntington's Disease Society of America.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes as follows:
Council/Manager Meeting - January 11, 2005
Planning Commission - January 10, 2005
Black History Committee - Families Sharing the Dream - December 18, 2004
2005 Municipal Recycling Grant Application for Hennepin County Funding-
Council
unding
Council Member Grayson complimented staff on the recycling program.
Member Grayson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 05-8
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF THE 2005 MUNICIPAL
RECYCLING GRANT APPLICATION TO HENNEPIN COUNTY AND
AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF GRANT AGREEMENT
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February 1, 2005
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2005 Municipal Recycling Grant Application for Hennepin County Funding -
Continued
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,
Grayson, Loomis, Pentel 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.
*Quotes - Replacement of Point of Sale System for Brookview Golf Course
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
purchase of a point of sale system for the Brookview Golf Course from the only bidder,
Metro Cash Register Company for $21,755.00.
Quotes - 2005 Park and Recreation Activities Brochures
Council Member Grayson asked questions about the bidding process for the park and
recreation brochure and the city newsletter. Sue Virnig answered questions from the
Council.
MOVED by Grayson, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
printing and mail preparation of the park and recreation brochures for 2005 from the lowest
responsible bidder, Nystrom Publishing Company for $20,863.35. The quotes are as
follows:
Nystrom Printing
Church Offset Printing
Anchor Printing Company
$20,863.35
20,926.02
27,715.10
Second Consideration - Ordinance #319 - Amend Chapter 4 Title to "Buildings and
Signs" and Addition of Section 4.60, Multiple -Dwelling Property Maintenance Code
and Approve Publication of Summary Ordinance
The following ordinance was MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer:
ORDINANCE NO. 319, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amendment to Chapter 4 by Adopting a New Title "Buildings and Signs" and
Addition of New Section 4.60, Multiple -Dwelling Property Maintenance Code
Adam Fulton, Planning Intern, introduced the agenda item and answered questions from
the Council. Allen Barnard answered questions from the Council.
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February 1, 2005
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Second Consideration - Ordinance #319 - Amend Chapter 4 Title to "Buildings and
Signs" and Addition of Section 4.60, Multiple -Dwelling Property Maintenance Code
and Approve Publication of Summary Ordinance - Continued
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve on
Second Consideration, Ordinance #319, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as
follows:
FREIBERG - YES GRAYSON - YES LOOMIS - YES PENTEL - YES SHAFFER - YES
MOVED by Grayson, seconded by Freiberg to approve publication of the summary
ordinance. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
FREIBERG - YES GRAYSON - YES LOOMIS - YES PENTEL - YES SHAFFER - YES
Second Consideration - Ordinance #320 - Amendments to 2005 Master Fee Schedule
for Residential, Commercial and Industrial Utility Rates
The following ordinance was MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg:
ORDINANCE NO. 320, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amendments to the 2005 Master Fee Schedule for
Residential, Commercial and Industrial Utility Rates
Sue Virnig, Assistant 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 approve on
Second Consideration, Ordinance #320, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as
follows:
FREIBERG - YES GRAYSON - YES LOOMIS - YES PENTEL - YES SHAFFER - YES
Announcements of Meetings
A Special Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting will be held on February 8, 2005
at 6:30 p.m.
The next Council/Manager meeting will be held February 8, 2005 immediately following the
HRA meeting
The next City Council meeting will be held on February 15, 2005 at 6:30 p.m.
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Announcements of Meetings - Continued
The next Bassett Creek Water Management Commission will be held on February 17,
2005 at noon.
A City Council meeting will be held on February 15, 2005 at 6:30 p.m.
A City Council meeting will be held on March 1, 2005 at 6:30 p.m.
The next Council/Manager meeting will be held March 8, 2005 at 6:30 p.m.
Some Council Members may participate in the Habitat for Humanity project on February 4
and February 19, 2005.
The Human Services Foundation Fun Run will be held on April 16, 2005 at 8:30 a.m. at
Meadowbrook Elementary School.
Mayor and Council Communications
Council Member Shaffer suggested that the Lego Leagues be invited to attend a meeting
to review their projects.
Council Member Freiberg stated he had participated in the Police Department ride along
program which is open to the public.
Mayor Loomis discussed the Special Joint Meeting of the City Council and Boards and
Commissions which was held on January 25, 2005.
Adjournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:18 p.m.
Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
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JI Nally, dministrative ssistant