07-19-05 CC MinutesRegular Meeting
of the
City Council
July 19, 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 July 19, 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 (7:00 p.m.); and Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of July 19, 2005 as amended: Addition of Letter, Emails and/or Petitions: Email
from Diane Aldis Regarding Calvary Church.
Citizen Input
Mayor Loomis introduced the agenda item. Hearing and seeing no one, the Mayor
continued the meeting.
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of July 19, 2005 as amended: Removal of Letter, Email and/or Petitions - Letter
from David Zinn Regarding Resignation from Board of Zoning Appeals, and Authorization to
Sign Agreement and Reimbursement with United Healthcare Services, Inc. for Pedestrian
and Safety Improvements on Douglas Drive; and Addition of Letter, Email and/or Petitions -
Email from Diane Aldis Regarding Calvary Church.
Mayor Loomis read the items listed on the consent agenda.
*Approval of Minutes: City Council Meeting - July 5. 2005 and Council/Manager
Meeting - July 12, 2005
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Council meeting minutes of July 5, 2005 and the Council/Manager meeting minutes of
July 12, 2005 as submitted.
*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
payment of the City bills as submitted.
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*General Business Licenses
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
issuance of licenses as recommended by staff.
*Solicitor's License - Sister's Camelot
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to approve the
solicitor's license for Sister's Camelot.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes as follows:
Building Board of Review - June 20, 2005
Human Rights Commission - June 9, 2005
Bassett Creek Water Management Commission - June 16, 2005
*Email from Diane Aldis Regardina Calvary Church
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the email from Diane Aldis, dated July 19, 2005, regarding Calvary Church.
Letter from David Zinn Regarding Resignation from Board of Zoning Appeals
Council Member Shaffer asked if one of the alternates could be appointed as a permanent
member of the Board. Mayor Loomis requested staff contact him to see if he is interested
in serving as a permanent member.
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the letter from David Zinn, dated July 5, 2005, regarding resignation from the Board of
Zoning Appeals and request the Mayor send him a letter of appreciation in recognition for
his service to the community.
*Approval of Requests for Beer and/or Wine at Brookview Park
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to approve the
requests for beer and/or wine at Brookview Park as recommended by staff.
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Authorization to Sian Agreement with United Healthcare Services, Inc. for Pedestrian
and Safety Improvements on Douglas Drive
Council Member Freiberg requested the Council discuss this item after discussing the bids
for the city hall front plaza. Jeannine Clancy answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to sign an
agreement with United Healthcare Services, Inc. for pedestrian and safety improvements
on Douglas Drive and authorize reimbursement to United Healthcare Services, Inc. in the
amount of $45,000 for the City's portion of construction costs.
*Authorization to Sian Contract with Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik & Associates for
Stream Bank Stabilization in Medley Park
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to sign a contract
with Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik & Associates for final design and construction services
for stream bank stabilization in Medley Park in an amount not to exceed $27,754.
Continued Public Hearing - Preliminary Design Plan Approval - PUD #101 - Maywood
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, stated the applicant had requested
this item be continued until the August 1, 2005 meeting.
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 Shaffer and motion carried to continue the public
hearing for consideration of the Preliminary Design Plan for PUD No. 101, Maywood, until
the August 1, 2005 City Council meeting.
Amendment to PUD Permit to End Trial Period for Application of Outdoor Voice and
Music at Calvary Park
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, introduced the agenda item and
answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to approve
change to PUD #46, Amendment #5 by eliminating A. Land Use Component, Number 3
and replacing it with the following:
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Amendment to PUD Permit to End Trial Period for Application of Outdoor Voice and
Music at Calvary Park - Continued
3. Outdoor amplification of voice and music is permitted in Calvary Park during outdoor
church services and other events. The outdoor services or events shall not begin earlier
than 10:00 a.m. and shall end by 9:00 p.m. When holding an outdoor service or event in
Calvary Park, Calvary will utilize the sound equipment installed by Calvary at Calvary Park
in order to control sound levels. A sound level shall be maintained by the church that is
appropriate considering various circumstances such as temperature, wind direction and
background noise. Calvary will send yearly notifications to the surrounding neighborhood
informing them about Calvary's neighborhood response communication system and how to
contact the church with a concern. Calvary will continue to work with the City of Golden
Valley in responding to the concerns of individual residents and will conduct neighborhood
meetings as needed.
Residential Flood Proofing, City Improvement Project 03-14
Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Grayson, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to direct staff to:
1. Notify homeowners located within the Scott Avenue North Flood Proofing project that
the Council will discuss rescission of the public improvement project on August 1, 2005.
2. Prepare all necessary paperwork to rescind the proposed public improvement project,
and associated condemnation actions, special assessments levy and development of a
special maintenance district.
3. Receive and file a letter dated June 21, 2005 rescinding a petition received from the
homeowners dated April 19, 2005 regarding emergency back-up generators.
Bids - City Hall Front Plaza
Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried to award the bids for the
reconstruction of the city hall front plaza to the lowest responsible bidder, BCG
Construction for $172,551.56. Council Member Freiberg voted no. The bids are as follows:
BCG Construction, Inc. $172,551.56
Environmental Associates, Inc. 211,467.36
American Liberty Construction, Inc. 224,810.92
Thomas and Sons Construction Inc. 231,191.00
LS Black Constructors, Inc. 255,807.26
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Announcements of Meetings
A Joint Water Commission Governance Task Force meeting will be held on July 20, 2005
at 7:00 p.m. at Golden Valley City Hall.
The next Bassett Creek Water Management Commission will be held on July 21, 2005 at
11:30 a.m.
A Joint Golden Valley -St. Louis Park City Council meeting will be held on July 25, 2005 at
6:30 pm at St. Louis Park City Hall.
The next City Council meeting will be held on Monday, August 1, 2005 at 6:30 p.m.
National Night Out celebrations will be held throughout the evening on Tuesday, August 2,
2005.
A Council/Manager meeting will be held on August 9, 2005 at 6:30 p.m.
A City Council meeting will be held on August 16, 2005 at 6:30 p.m.
A Bassett Creek Water Management Commission will be held on August 18, 2005 at 11:30
a.m.
A City Council meeting will be held on September 6, 2005 at 6:30 p.m.
Mayor and Council Communications
No action and/or discussion took place.
Adjournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:22 p.m.
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