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.
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December 20, 2005
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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
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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
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*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.
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December 20, 2005
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*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.
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December 20, 2005
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*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.
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December 20, 2005
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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.
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December 20, 2005
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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.
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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.
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Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
ATTEST:
J y Nally, dministrative sistant