05-03-05 CC MinutesRegular Meeting
of the
City Council
May 3, 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 May 3, 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 Freiberg, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the agenda of May 3, 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 Grayson, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of May 3, 2005 as amended: Removal of Minutes of Boards and Commissions -
Environmental Commission - March 28, 2005 and Proclamation for Arbor Month and Arbor
Day.
Mayor Loomis read the items listed on the consent agenda.
*Approval of Minutes: Special Council/Manager Meeting - April 12, 2005; City
Council Meeting - April 19, 2005 and Local Board of Equalization - April 27, 2005
MOVED by Grayson, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to approve the
Special Council/Manager Meeting minutes of April 12, 2005, City Council meeting minutes
of April 19, 2005 and Local Board of Equalization meeting minutes of April 27, 2005 as
submitted.
*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Grayson, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
payment of the City bills as submitted.
*General Business Licenses
MOVED by Grayson, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
issuance of licenses as recommended by staff.
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*Solicitor's License -Worldwide Readers Service
MOVED by Grayson, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to approve the
solicitor's license for Worldwide Readers Service.
*Solicitor's License - Golden Valley VFW
MOVED by Grayson, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to approve the
solicitor's license for the Golden Valley VFW.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes as follows:
Board of Zoning Appeals - March 22, 2005
Planning Commission - April 11, 2005
Open Space and Recreation Commission - March 28, 2005
Families Sharing the Dream Committee - January 18, 20, 27 and February 8, 2005
Minutes of Boards and Commissions - Environmental Commission - March 28, 2005
Council Member Shaffer wanted the Council to note that a member of the Environmental
Commission had also expressed concern over the light pollution at the proposed
development of the Rudy Luther Toyota site.
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes of the Environmental Commission dated March 28, 2005.
*Petition Regarding Scott Avenue North Flood Proofing Project
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file and refer to staff the petition, received April 18, 2005 regarding the Scott Avenue North
flood proofing project
*Letter from Nicole Kaisershot Regarding Resignation from Human Rights
Commission
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the letter from Nicole Kaisershot, dated April 18, 2005, regarding resignation from the
Human Rights Commission, and request the Mayor send her a letter of appreciation in
recognition for her service to the community.
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Proclamation for Arbor Month and Arbor Day
Council Member Shaffer wanted to note that May 19, 2005 is Arbor Day and that this is the
18th year the City has received the Tree City USA Award. Jeannine Clancy answered
questions from the Council.
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to proclaim
May 19, 2005 as Arbor Day and May as Arbor Month.
Continued Public Hearing - Rezoning to Two -Family (R-2) Residential Zoninq District -
2548 Douglas Drive North
The following ordinance was MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer:
ORDINANCE NO. 330, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Rezoning from Single Family Residential (R-1) Zoning District
to Two -Family Residential (R-2) Zoning District
2548 Douglas Drive North
Amain Homes, Applicant
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, presented the staff report 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.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve
Ordinance #330, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
FREIBERG - YES GRAYSON - YES LOOMIS - YES PENTEL - YES SHAFFER - YES
Authorizing Issuance, Awarding Sale, Prescribing the Form and Details and
Providing for the Payment of: $5,990,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds,
Series 2005C and $700,000 General Obligation Equipment Certificates of
Indebtedness, Series 2005D
Dave McGillivray, Springsted Inc. reviewed the agenda item and answered questions from
the Council. Don Taylor, Finance Director, answered questions from the Council.
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Authorizing Issuance, Awarding Sale, Prescribing the Form and Details and
Providing for the Payment of: $5,990,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds,
Series 2005C and $700,000 General Obligation Equipment Certificates of
Indebtedness, Series 2005D - Continued
Member Grayson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 05-34
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE, AWARDING SALE, PRESCRIBING
THE FORM AND DETAILS AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF
$5,990,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2005C
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,
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.
Member Freiberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 05-35
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE, AWARDING SALE,
PRESCRIBING THE FORM AND DETAILS
AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF
$700,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATES
OF INDEBTEDNESS, SERIES 2005D
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.
Second Consideration - Ordinance #327 - Adding Section 10.23 Fire Protection
The following ordinance was MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg:
ORDINANCE NO. 327, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amendment to Chapter 10, Adding Section 10.23 "Fire Protection"
Mark Kuhnly, Chief of Fire and Inspection Services, introduced the agenda item and
answered questions from the Council
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Second Consideration - Ordinance #327 - Adding Section 10.23 Fire Protection -
Continued
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.
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve
Ordinance #327, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
FREIBERG - YES GRAYSON - YES LOOMIS - YES PENTEL - YES SHAFFER - YES
Second Consideration - Ordinance #328 - Amending Section 9.12 Fire Lanes
The following ordinance was MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Grayson:
ORDINANCE NO. 328, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amendment to Chapter 9, Amending Section 9.12 "Fire Lanes"
Mark Kuhnly, Chief of Fire and Inspection Services, 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.
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to approve
Ordinance #328, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
FREIBERG - YES GRAYSON - YES LOOMIS - YES PENTEL - YES SHAFFER - YES
Second Consideration - Ordinance #329 - Right -of -Way Management Regarding-
Grasses,
egardingGrasses, Forbs, Shrubs and Trees
The following ordinance was MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Pentel:
ORDINANCE NO. 329, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amendment to Chapter 7, Right -of -Way Management
Regarding Grasses, Forbs, Shrubs and Trees
Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
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Second Consideration - Ordinance #329 - Right -of -Way Management Regarding
Grasses, Forbs, Shrubs and Trees - Continued
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.
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to approve
Ordinance #329, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
FREIBERG - YES GRAYSON - YES LOOMIS - YES PENTEL - YES SHAFFER-YES
Approval of Plat - Amain Addition
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, presented the staff report and
answered questions from the Council.
Member Grayson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 05-36
RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF PLAT - AMAIN ADDITION
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.
Board/Commission Appointments and Reappointments
Mayor Loomis introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Grayson, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to make the
following reappointments:
Human Rights Commission
Anise McDowell 3 year term term expires - 3/1/08
Curt Nelson 3 year term term expires - 3/1/08
MOVED by Grayson, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to make the
following appointments:
Human Rights Commission
Andrea Nicole Purvis 3 year term term expires - 3/1/08
Mark Preissing 2 year term term expires - 3/1/07
Theresa Jorgenson 1 year term term expires - 3/1/06
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Board/Commission Appointments and Reappointments - Continued
Human Service Foundation
Hilmer Erickson 1 year term term expires - 4/1/06
Announcements of Meetings
The 1-394 Corridor Speaker Training will be held on May 10, 2005 at 6:00 p.m.
The next Council/Manager meeting will be held on May 10, 2005 at 6:30 p.m.
The next City Council meeting will be held on May 17, 2005 at 6:30 p.m.
The next Bassett Creek Water Management Commission will be held on May 19, 2005 at
11:30 a.m.
Golden Valley Days will be held on May 20 and 21, 2005.
A Legislative Breakfast may be held on May 21, 2005 but Mayor Loomis will ask that the
breakfast be held on another date because of the Golden Valley Days events.
A City Council meeting will be held on June 7, 2005 at 6:30 p.m.
Mayor and Council Communications
The Council decided to hold the Board/Commission Recognition Dinner this spring and
asked that staff inform them of the dates the Brookview Community Center is available to
hold the event.
Adjournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:08 p.m.
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