03-01-05 CC MinutesRegular Meeting
of the
City Council
March 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 March 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.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of March 1, 2005 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 Grayson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of March 1, 2005 as amended: Removal of General Business Licenses;
Authorization to sign Agreement with Canadian Pacific Railway for Replacement of
Railroad Crossing on Hampshire Avenue South and Laurel Avenue, and Restricting
Parking on Portion of Golden Valley Road between Douglas Drive North and Zane Avenue
North.
Mayor Loomis read the items listed on the consent agenda.
*Approval of Minutes: City Council Meeting - February 15, 2005
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Council meeting minutes of February 15, 2005 as submitted.
*Bills and Claims
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
Council Member Pentel stated some of the gas stations are violating the sign ordinance by
posting signs on the light posts and suggested sending the newly adopted sign code along
with their licenses. Thomas Burt answered questions from the Council.
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General Business Licenses - Continued
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
issuance of licenses as recommended by staff.
*Gambling License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - Northwest
Suburban Optimist Club
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of notice requirement for the
Northwest Suburban Optimist Club.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes as follows:
Planning Commission - January 24, 2005
Board of Zoning Appeals - November 23, 2004
Authorization to Sign Agreement with Canadian Pacific Railway for Replacement of
Railroad Crossing on Hampshire Avenue South and Laurel Avenue
Council Member Freiberg asked if the railroad will pay for the replacement of the bridge.
Jeannine Clancy answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to authorize
Mayor and City Manager to sign an agreement with Canadian Pacific Railway for
construction of a new at -grade railroad crossing on Hampshire Avenue South at Laurel
Avenue.
Restricting Parking on Portion of Golden Valley Road between Douglas Drive North
and Zane Avenue North
Council Member Freiberg asked how many people currently park in the area proposed to
be restricted and how will the parking ban effect the neighborhood. Jeannine Clancy
answered questions from the Council.
Member Freiberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 05-19
RESOLUTION RESTRICTING PARKING ON PORTION OF GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD,
BETWEEN DOUGLAS DRIVE NORTH AND ZANE AVENUE NORTH
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Restricting Parking on Portion of Golden Valley Road between Douglas Drive North
and Zane Avenue North - Continued
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Grayson
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.
Approval of Bias/Hate Crimes Response and Prevention Plan
Don Taylor, Finance Director, introduced the following agenda item and answered
questions from the Council.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the Bias/Hate Crime Response and Prevention Plan and direct the HRC to work with
staff to prepare an informational brochure including a resource list for victims of bias/hate
crimes.
First Consideration - Ordinance #322 - Adding Section 6.48 "Sexually Oriented
Business Licensing"
The following ordinance was MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Grayson:
ORDINANCE NO. 322, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amending Chapter 6 Adding Section 6.48 "Sexually Oriented Business Licensing"
Adam Fulton, Planning Intern, introduced the agenda item and answered questions from
the Council.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to approve on
First Consideration Ordinance #322, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as
follows:
FREIBERG - YES GRAYSON - YES LOOMIS - YES PENTEL - YES SHAFFER - YES
First Consideration - Ordinance #323 - Amendments to Section 4.20 Regarding 1-394
Corridor Signage and Administrative Penalties
The following ordinance was MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Grayson:
ORDINANCE NO. 323, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amendments to Section 4.20 "Sign Permits and Regulations"
Regarding 1-394 Corridor Signage and Administrative Penalties
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First Consideration - Ordinance #323 - Amendments to Section 4.20 Regarding 1-394
Corridor Signage and Administrative Penalties - Continued
Adam Fulton, Planning Intern, introduced the agenda item and answered questions from
the Council. Thomas Burt answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to approve on
First Consideration Ordinance #323, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as
follows:
FREIBERG - YES GRAYSON - YES LOOMIS - YES PENTEL - YES SHAFFER - YES
First Consideration - Ordinance #324 - Adding Section 6.48 "Sexually Oriented
Business Licensing"
The following ordinance was MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Grayson:
ORDINANCE NO. 324, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amending Chapter 10 Deleting Section 10.51 "Control of Weeds and Vegetation"
And Adding Section 10.51 "Lawn Maintenance"
Adam Fulton, Planning Intern, introduced the agenda item and answered questions from
the Council. Thomas Burt and Allen Barnard answered questions from the Council. The
Council expressed their appreciation for work Adam Fulton has done in updating the City
Code.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to approve on
First Consideration Ordinance #324, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as
follows:
FREIBERG - YES GRAYSON - YES LOOMIS - YES PENTEL - YES SHAFFER - YES
Staff was requested to put an article in the city newsletter about the changes to the City
Code regarding lawn maintenance.
Announcements of Meetings
Some Council Members may attend the Caring Youth Awards on March 8, 2005 at 6:30
p.m. at the Minnetonka Community Center.
The next Council/Manager meeting will be held March 8, 2005 at 8:00 p.m. so that some
members of the Council can attend the Caring Youth Awards prior to the meeting.
The next City Council meeting will be held on March 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 March 17, 2005 at
noon.
A Legislative Breakfast will be held on March 19, 2005 at Crystal City Hall at 9:00 a.m.
The next Housing and Redevelopment Authority Meeting will be held on April 12, 2005 at
6:30 p.m. followed by a Council/Manager meeting
The Human Services Foundation Run the Valley event will be held on April 16, 2005 at
8:30 a.m. at Meadowbrook Elementary School.
Mayor and Council Communications
The Council discussed the closing of the ice skating rinks. Thomas Burt and Jeannine
Clancy answered questions from the Council.
Adiournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:10 p.m.
•. R. Loomis, -Mayor'
ATTEST:
*JNally,A64ministrative ssistant