06-07-05 CC MinutesRegular Meeting
of the
City Council
June 7, 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 June 7, 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 Minnesota Association of Government Communicators 2004
Northern Lights Communications Awards
Cheryl Weiler reviewed the four Northern Lights Communications Awards that were
presented to the City and answered questions from the Council.
The Council thanked the Communications staff for their hard work.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Grayson, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of June 7, 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 Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of June 7, 2005 as submitted.
Mayor Loomis read the items listed on the consent agenda.
*Approval of Minutes: City Council Meeting - May 17, 2005
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Council meeting minutes of May 17, 2005 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.
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*General Business Licenses
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
issuance of licenses as recommended by staff.
*Gambling License Exemption and Wavier of Notice Requirement - Northwest
Suburban Optimist Club
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of notice requirement for
Northwest Suburban Optimist Club.
*Peddler's Licenses - Kyle Francis for Southwestern Company
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
peddler's licenses for Kyle Francis for Southwestern Company.
*Peddler's License - Master Waste Services LLC
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
peddler's license for Master Waste Services LLC
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes as follows:
Envision Connection Project - March 24 and April 28, 2005
Board of Zoning Appeals - April 26, 2005
Open Space and Recreation Commission - April 25, 2005
Environmental Commission - April 25, 2005
Acceptance of Donation for Concerts in the Park Series from Golden Valley Women's
Club
Council Member Pentel commended the Club for their donation.
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 05-40
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATION
FROM GOLDEN VALLEY WOMEN'S CLUB
FOR CONCERTS IN THE PARK SERIES
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Acceptance of Donation for Concerts in the Park Series from Golden Valley Women's
Club - 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,
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.
*Authorization to Sign Flood Proofing Agreement with Christopher and Diane Knight -
1205 Idaho Avenue North
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager to sign the flood proofing agreement with Christopher and Diane
Knight for 1205 Idaho Avenue North.
*Adoption of Policy Amendments: Special Assessment Policy and Pavement
Management Policy
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 05-41
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY'S
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT POLICY
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 Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 05-42
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY'S
PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT POLICY
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.
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Authorization to Sian Joint Cooperation Agreement with Hennepin County for
Participation in Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant
Program in 2006-2008
Council Member Pentel had questions about the funding. Thomas Burt answered
questions from the Council.
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 05-43
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A JOINT COOPERATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY AND HENNEPIN COUNTY
FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM IN 2006-2008
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.
Authorization to Sian Agreement with Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. for Design of
Golden Valley Road (Douglas Drive to TH 100 Frontage Road)
Council Member Freiberg had questions about the funding. Jeannine Clancy answered
questions from the Council.
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager to sign the agreement with Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. for
design of Golden Valley Road, Douglas Drive to TH 100 Frontage Road.
*Receipt of April 2005 General Fund Budget Report
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the April 2005 General Fund Budget Report.
Authorization to Sian Agreement with City of St. Louis Park for Dispatch Services
Council Member Pentel had questions about the length of the agreement. Bob Hernz,
Director of Public Safety, and Thomas Burt answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager to sign the agreement with the City of St. Louis Park for provision
of dispatch services and operation and maintenance of the emergency communications
center.
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Public Hearing - Platted Drainage and Utility Easement Vacation - 7135 Madison
Avenue West
Jeannine Clancy 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.
Member Freiberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 05-44
RESOLUTION VACATING A PORTION OF A PLATTED DRAINAGE
AND UTILITY EASEMENT AT 7135 MADISON AVENUE WEST
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.
On Sale, Off Sale, Sunday Sale, Club and Wine One Sale and Non -Intoxicating Malt
Liquor License Renewals
Bob Hernz, Director of Public Safety, stated that renewal of the On sale and Sunday sale
license for the Golden Valley Country Club can now be approved and answered questions
from the Council.
MOVED by Grayson, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve
the renewal of the On Sale, Off Sale, Sunday Sale, Club and On Sale Wine and Non -
intoxicating Malt liquor licenses for 2005-2006 license term unconditionally as listed below:
Club On Sale and Sunday Sale: Chester Bird American Legion Post #523 and Golden
Valley VFW Post 7051
Wine On Sale (including strong beer) and Non -Intoxicating Malt Liquor.- D'Amico and
Sons, Inc. d/b/a D'Amico and Sons
On Sale and Sunday Sale: Golden Valley Country Club
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Call for Public Hearing - Recorded Utility and Platted Drainage and Utility Easement
Vacations - RLT Addition - PUD #91 - 7/5/05
Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item.
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 05-45
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC HEARING
ON JULY 5, 2005 TO CONSIDER VACATION OF
CERTAIN RECORDED UTILITY EASEMENTS AND
CERTAIN PLATTED DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENTS
RLT ADDITION P.U.D. NO. 91
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.
Announcements of Meetings
Two Council Members will attend the 1-394 Advisory Committee meeting on June 13, 2005
at 8:00 a.m. at the Brookview Grill.
The next Council/Manager meeting will be held on June 14, 2005 at 6:30 p.m.
The Public Safety Open House will be held on June 15, 2005 at 6:00 p.m.
The next Bassett Creek Water Management Commission will be held on June 16, 2005 at
11:30 a.m.
The Fire Relief Association Street Dance will be held on June 18, 2005 beginning at 3:00
p.m. at the Chester Bird American Legion.
The next City Council meeting will be held on June 21, 2005 at 6:30 p.m.
The Board/Commission Recognition Dinner will be held on June 29, 2005 at 6:30 p.m. at
the Brookview Community Center.
A City Council meeting will be held on July 5, 2005 at 6:30 p.m.
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Mayor and Council Communications
Mayor Loomis requested the Council authorize her to send a letter to Lieutenant Governor
and Transportation Commissioner Carol Molnau regarding issues related to MnPASS. The
Council decided to discuss MnPASS at the June 14, 2005 Council/Manager meeting.
Adjournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:15 p.m.
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