01-06-04 CC MinutesRegular Meeting
of the
City Council
January 6, 2004
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 January 6, 2004 at 6:30 p.m.
The following members were present: Grayson, Johnson, LeSuer, Loomis and Tremere,
Also present were: Thomas Burt, City Manager; Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public
Works; Allen Barnard, City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant.
Approval of Minutes: Special City Council Meeting - October 21, November 5 and 18,
December 2 and 16, 2003; Special City Council Meeting - December 1, 2003;
Canvassing Board Meeting - November 5, 2003; and Executive Session Statements -
December 1 and 16, 2003
MOVED by Grayson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the City Council meeting minutes for October 21, November 5 and 18, December 2 and 16,
2003; Special City Council Meeting for December 1, 2003; Canvassing Board Meeting for
November 5, 2003; and Executive Session Statements for December 1 and 16, 2003 as
submitted.
Adjournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 6:39 p.m.
Council Member Johnson thanked some of the persons she neglected to thank at the
December 16, 2003 City Council meeting: Cheryl Weiler, Communications Coordinator;
Jeannine Clancy; Allen Barnard and the Northwest Cable TV staff who televise the
meetings.
Oath of Office, Roll Call and Seatinq of the Council
Judge Mary Steenson DuFresne gave the oath of office to Mayor Linda R. Loomis and
Council Members Michael Freiberg and Robert Shaffer. The term for Mayor Loomis
expires December 31, 2005 and the terms for Council Members Freiberg and Shaffer
expire on December 31, 2007. A roll call was taken and the seating of the 2004 Council
took place.
The Mayor adjourned the meeting for cake and coffee, after which the meeting
reconvened.
Citizen Input
Mayor Loomis introduced the agenda item.
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Citizen Input - Continued
Joanie Clausen, 2516 Lee Avenue North, thanked Council Members Johnson and LeSuer
for all their years of service, dedication and commitment and wished them the best of luck.
The Mayor continued the meeting.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Grayson, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve
the agenda of January 6, 2004 as submitted.
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Grayson, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
items on the consent agenda, except removal of the Minutes of Boards and Commissions -
Planning Commission - November 10, 2003 and Joint Planning Commission and City
Council - November 24, 2003.
Mayor Loomis read the items listed on the consent agenda.
*Set Time and Place of Agenda Closing
MOVED by Grayson, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to set the
closing time and place for receipt of public information for the Council agenda at 4:30 p.m.
on the Wednesday preceding the Council Meeting in the City Manager's Office.
*Designation of Official Newspaper
MOVED by Grayson, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to designate
the New Hope -Golden Valley SunPost as the City's official newspaper.
*Designation of Depositories for City Funds
Member Grayson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 04-1
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES FOR CITY FUNDS
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, Shaffer and Tremere; 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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*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Grayson, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the payment of the bills as submitted.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions - Planning Commission - November 10, 2003
Council Member Grayson stated he appreciates the Planning Commission's review of the
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and requested that the Council receive the Planning
Commission input prior to Council approval of the CIP.
MOVED by Grayson, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the Planning Commission minutes of November 10, 2003.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions - Joint Planning Commission and City Council -
November 24, 2003
Council Member Tremere wanted to know if the Council would review again the Residential
chapter of the Zoning Code amendments prior to final approval by the Council. Thomas
Burt answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Tremere, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the Joint Planning Commission and City Council minutes of November 24, 2003.
*Receipt of November 2003 General Fund Budget Report
MOVED by Grayson, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the November 2003 general fund budget report.
Second Consideration - Ordinance #291 - Adoption of Fees
The following ordinances were MOVED by Grayson, seconded by Tremere:
ORDINANCE NO. 291, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Establishing A Master Fee Schedule
Don Taylor, Finance Director, introduced the agenda item and answered questions from
the Council. Thomas Burt answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Tremere, seconded by Schaffer and motion carried unanimously to direct the
City Manager to communicate to the TwinWest Chamber of Commerce that the 2004
Legislative Policy Statements are not the official position of the City of Golden Valley.
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Second Consideration - Ordinance #291 - Adoption of Fees - Continued
MOVED by Grayson, seconded by Tremere and motion carried unanimously to approve
Ordinance #291, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
FREIBERG - YES GRAYSON - YES LOOMIS - YES SHAFFER - YES TREMERE - YES
The Council requested that at a future Council/Manager meeting they discuss a Water
Conservation Plan.
Authorizing Application for MnDOT Cooperative Agreement Funds for 1-394
Pedestrian Bridge Safety Improvements
Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
Member Grayson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 04-2
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR
MUNICIPAL AGREEMENT FUNDING FOR
1-394 SOUTH FRONTAGE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS
AT THE TYROL HILLS PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE
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, Shaffer and Tremere; 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.
Council/Staff Workshop Dates
Mayor Loomis introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Grayson, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to set the
Council/Staff Workshop for Saturday, January 10, 2004 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the
Brookview Golf Grill.
Announcements of Meetings
The Council/Staff Workshop will be held on January 10, 2004 at the Brookview Grill.
The next Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting will be held on January 13, 2004
at 7:00 p.m.
The next Council/Manager meeting will be held on January 13, 2004 at 7:30 p.m.
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Announcements of Meetings - Continued
The next Bassett Creek Water Management Commission meeting will be held on January
15, 2004 at noon in the Council Conference Room.
The next City Council meeting will be held on January 20, 2004 at 6:30 p.m.
A North West Metro Study Workshop will be held on January 29, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. at the
Robbinsdale Public Safety Building, 4101 Hubbard Avenue North.
A City Council meeting will be held on February 3, 2004 at 6:30 p.m.
The next Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting will be held on February 10, 2004
at 7:00 p.m.
The next Council/Manager meeting will be held on February 10, 2004 at 7:30 p.m.
Announcements of Meetings - Reset Meeting Dates
Mayor Loomis introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Tremere, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to reset the
following City Council Meetings: March 2 to Monday, March 1; April 6 to Wednesday, April
7; August 3 to Monday, August 2; and November 2 to Wednesday, November 3, 2004;
and the following Council/Manager meeting dates: April 13 to Wednesday, April 14;
September 14 to Wednesday, September 15; and October 12 to Wednesday, October 13,
2004.
Set Date for Council/Staff Workshop
Mayor Loomis introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Grayson, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to set the
Council/Staff Workshop for Saturday, January 10, 2004 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the
Brookview Grill.
Council Assignments - Mayor Pro Tem
Mayor Loomis introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Shaffer to nominate Council Member Tremere as Mayor
Pro Tem.
MOVED by Tremere, seconded by Loomis to nominate Council Member Grayson as Mayor
Pro Tem.
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Council Assignments - Mayor Pro Tem - Continued
The Mayor closed nominations.
MOVED by Tremere, seconded by Loomis to appoint Council Member Grayson as Mayor
Pro Tem. Council Member Tremere and Mayor Loomis voted yes. Council Members
Freiberg, Grayson and Shaffer voted no.
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to appoint
Council Member Tremere as Mayor Pro Tem.
Council Appointments - Assistant Weed Inspector and Civil Service Commission
Mayor Loomis will appoint Ron Hammer as the Assistant Weed Inspector for a one year
term.
MOVED by Grayson, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to appoint
Gloria Kumagai to the Civil Service Commission for a term to expire January 1, 2007.
Mayor and Council Communications
Council Member Tremere requested that if staff is asked to participate in any policy
committees, the Council should be made aware of the staff participation.
Envision Update
Mayor Loomis updated the Council on the Envision -in -a Box that was held for college
students and Envision -on -Line which people are able to participate in through the City web
site.
There will be an Envision Steering Committee on January 8, 2004 at 7:00 p.m.
There will be an Envision Youth Subcommittee meeting on January 12, 2004 at 6:30 p.m.
There will be an Envision Communications Subcommittee meeting on January 27, 2004 at
4:30 p.m.
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Adiournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:28 p.m.
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