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12-20-05 CC Minutes Regular Meeting of the City Council December 20, 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 December 20, 2005 at 6:30 p.m. The following members were present: Freiberg, Grayson, Loomis, and Shaffer; and the following was absent: Pentel. Also present were: Thomas Burt, City Manager; Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public Works; Allen Barnard, City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant. Approval of Aqenda MOVED by Grayson, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the agenda of December 20, 2005 as submitted. Citizen Input Mayor Loomis introduced the agenda item. Hearing and seeing no one, the Mayor continued the meeting. ' Approval of Consent Aqenda MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the consent agenda of December 20, 2005 as amended: Removal of Minutes of Boards and Commissions - Sidewalk Committee - November 1 and November 30, 2005; Approval of 2006 General Wages, Salaries, Monthly Benefit Contribution, Additional Floating Holiday and Standards Mileage Rate for Non-Union Personnel; Approval of City Manager Salary and Support for Constitutional Amendment Regarding Dedication of Motor Vehicle Sales Tax Revenue to Transportation. Mayor Loomis read the items listed on the consent agenda. *Approval of Minutes: Special Citv Council Meetinq - December 5, 2005; Citv Council Meetinq - December 6, 2005; Executive Session Statement - December 13, 2005; Special Citv Council Meetinq - December 13, 2005; and Council/Manaqer Meetinq - December 13, 2005 MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the Special City Council Meeting of December 5, 2005; City Council Meeting of December 6, 2005; Executive Session Statement of December 13, 2005; Special City Council Meeting of December 13, 2005; and Council/Manager Meeting of December 13, 2005 as submitted. Regular Meeting of the City Council December 20, 2005 Page 2 *Bills and Claims MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg 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 Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to authorize the issuance of licenses as recommended by staff. *Citv Gamblinq Licenses MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the City gambling licenses as follows: Chester Bird American Legion, Golden Valley VFW Post #7051, Minnesota Youth Athletic Services, and The Church of St. Maron. *Fireworks Permit - Sweenev Lake Association MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve the fireworks display permit for the Sweeney Lake Association. *Minutes of Boards and Commissions MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the minutes as follows: Envision Connection Project Board of Directors - October 27 and November 17, 2005 Families Sharing the Dream - September 15, 2005 Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission - November 17, 2005 Minutes of Boards and Commissions - Sidewalk Committee - November 1 and November 30, 2005 Council Member Freiberg asked about the public participation process when sidewalks are installed. Jeannine Clancy answered questions from the Council. MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the Sidewalk Committee for November 1, and November 30, 2005. Regular Meeting of the City Council December 20, 2005 Page 3 Letter from Peqqv Rasmussen Reqardinq Resiqnation from Planninq Commission and Letter from Mike Duff Reqardinq Resiqnation from Board of Zoninq Appeals Council Member Shaffer wanted to recognize Peggy Rasmussen and Mike Duff for their contributions while serving on the Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals. MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the letter from Peggy Rasmussen, dated December 5, 2005, regarding her resignation from the Planning Commission; and letter from Mike Duff, dated December 12, 2005; regarding his resignation from the Board of Zoning Appeals; and request the Mayor send them a letter of appreciation in recognition of their service to the community. *Appointment of Citv Clerk and Deputv Citv Clerk Member Shaffer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 05-72 RESOLUTION APPOINTING CITY CLERK AND DEPUTY CITY CLERK 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, and Shaffer, and the following was absent: Pentel; 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 2006 General Waqes, Salaries, Monthlv Benefit Contribution. Additional Floatinq Holiday and Standard Mileaqe Rate for Non-Union Personnel Council Member Grayson had questions regarding the mileage reimbursement rate. Paula Graff, Human Resources Coordinator, answered questions from the Council. Member Grayson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 05-73 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING 2006 GENERAL WAGES, SALARIES, MONTHLY BENEFIT CONTRIBUTION, ADDITIONAL FLOATING HOLIDAY AND STANDARD MILEAGE RATE FOR ALL NON-UNION PERSONNEL 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, and Shaffer, and the following was absent: Pentel; 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. Regular Meeting of the City Council December 20, 2005 Page 4 Approval of City Manaqer Salary Council Member Grayson acknowledged the excellent job the City Manager has done. Staff distributed an amended Executive Summary and Resolution. Member Grayson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption, as amended: RESOLUTION 05-74 RESOLUTION UPDATING THE ADDENDUM TO THE CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT 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, and Shaffer, and the following was absent: Pentel; 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 2006-2010 Capital Improvement Proqram (CIP) and Adopt Budqets for 2006 Capital Improvement Proqram for Vehicles and Equipment, Buildinqs and Parks Member Shaffer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 05-75 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2006 BUDGETS OF THE EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT, BUILDING AND PARK IMPROVEMENT CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS 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, and Shaffer, and the following was absent: Pentel; 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. *Adoption of 2006 Budqets -Water and Sewer Utilitv, Brookview Golf. Motor Vehicle Lice_nsing, Conservation/Recvclinq Storm Sewer Utilitv, Human Services Foundation and Vehicle Maintenance Funds Member Shaffer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 05-76 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2006 BUDGET OF THE WATER AND SEWER UTILITY FUND Regular Meeting of the City Council December 20, 2005 Page 5 *Adoption of 2006 Budqets -Water and Sewer Utilitv, Brookview Golf, Motor Vehicle Licensinq, Conservation/Recyclinq Storm Sewer Utilitv, Human Services Foundation and Vehicle Maintenance Funds - 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, and Shaffer, and the following was absent: Pentel; 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 Shaffer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 05-77 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2006 BUDGET OF THE BROOKVIEW GOLF FUND 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, and Shaffer, and the following was absent: Pentel; 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 Shaffer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 05-78 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2006 BUDGET OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSING FUND 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, and Shaffer, and the following was absent: Pentel; 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 Shaffer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 05-79 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2006 BUDGET OF THE CONSERVATION/RECYCLING FUND 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, and Shaffer, and the following was absent: Pentel; 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. Regular Meeting of the City Council December 20, 2005 Page 6 *Adoption of 2006 Budqets -Water and Sewer Utility, Brookview Golf, Motor Vehicle Licensinq, Conservation/Recvclinq Storm Sewer Utilitv, Human Services Foundation and Vehicle Maintenance Funds - Continued Member Shaffer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 05-80 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2006 BUDGET OF THE STORM SEWER UTILITY FUND 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, and Shaffer, and the following was absent: Pentel; 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 Shaffer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 05-81 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2006 BUDGET OF THE HUMAN SERVICES FOUNDATION 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, and Shaffer, and the following was absent: Pentel; 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 Shaffer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 05-82 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2006 BUDGET OF THE VEHICLE MAINTENANCE FUND 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, and Shaffer, and the following was absent: Pentel; 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. Regular Meeting of the City Council December 20, 2005 Page 7 *Acceptinq Donations for Onqoinq Proqrams Member Shaffer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 05-83 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATIONS FOR ONGOING PROGRAMS AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS DONATIONS 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, and Shaffer, and the following was absent: Pentel; 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. Support for Constitutional Amendment Reqardinq Dedication of Motor Vehicle Sales Council Member Grayson asked staff to provide background information regarding the issue. Jeannine Clancy answered questions from the Council. MOVED by Grayson, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to table the issue until the February 7, 2006 City Council Meeting and requested staff to prepare an amended resolution for consideration. The Council did not consider Resolution 05-84, Resolution Supporting Passage of the Proposed Amendment to the Minnesota Constitution Dedicating all of the Motor Vehicle Sales Tax Revenue to Transportation. *Approval of Plat - Tralee Addition Member Shaffer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 05-85 RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF PLAT - TRALEE HILLS 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, and Shaffer, and the following was absent: Pentel; 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. Public Hearinq - Adoption of 2006 Property Tax Lew, General Fund Budqet Don Taylor, Finance Director, presented the 2005 Budget and answered questions from the Council. Regular Meeting of the City Council December 20, 2005 Page 8 Public Hearinq - Adoption of 2006 Propertv Tax Levy, General Fund Budqet - 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. Member Grayson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 05-86 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY, MINNESOTA AUTHORIZING A LEVY FOR 2006 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, and Shaffer, and the following was absent: Pentel; 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 05-87 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2006 BUDGET OF THE GENERAL FUND 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, and Shaffer, and the following was absent: Pentel; 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 #340 - Establishinq a 2006 Master Fee Schedule The following ordinance was MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Shaffer: ORDINANCE NO. 340, 2ND SERIES AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE Establishing a 2006 Master Fee Schedule Sue Virnig, Assistant Finance Director, introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council. Staff distributed an amended Executive Summary and fee schedule pages. Regular Meeting of the City Council December 20, 2005 Page 9 Second Consideration - Ordinance #340 - Establishinq a 2006 Master Fee Schedule - Continued MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve on Second Consideration, Ordinance #340, 2nd Series, as amended. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows: FREIBERG - YES GRAYSON - YES LOOMIS - YES PENTEL - ABSENT SHAFFER - YES Receipt of Human Services Foundation 2006 Allocation Report Steve Schumacher, Human Services Foundation Chair, reviewed the funding report and answered questions from the Council. Sue Virnig, Assistant Finance Director/Staff Liaison, answered questions from the Council. MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the 2006 Allocation Report, and approve sending the allocation letters to the organizations involved stating the allocation amount. Announcements of Meetinqs The next City Council meeting will be held on January 3, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. The next Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting will be held on January 10, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. followed immediately by the Council/Manager meeting. The Council Goal-Setting Workshop will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. at the Brookview Grill. A Bassett Creek Water Management Commission meeting will be held on January 19, 2006 at 11:30 a.m. A City Council meeting will be held on January 17, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. A City Council meeting will be held on February 7, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. Mavor and Council Communications No action and/or discussion took place. Recoqnition of Service - Scott Gravson Mayor Loomis presented Scott Grayson with an engraved pewter bowl for his service as Council Member from 2002 - 2005. Regular Meeting of the City Council December 20, 2005 Page 10 Recoqnition of Service - Scott Gravson Don Keysser, Planning Commission Chair and Golden Valley Days Co-Chair, thanked Council Member Grayson for his years of service to the Community. Council Member Grayson expressed his appreciation to the Council, his family, friends and the community. Adiournment The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m. , , `_ . t � ' Linda R. Loomis, Mayor ATTEST: J y Nally, dministrative sistant