02-03-04 CC MinutesRegular Meeting
of the
City Council
and
Committee of the Whole - Water Supply
February 3, 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 February 3, 2004 at 6:30 p.m.
The following members were present: Freiberg, Grayson, Loomis, Shaffer and Tremere.
Also present were: Thomas Burt, City Manager; Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public
Works; Allen Barnard, City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant.
Envision Youth Subcommittee Presentation
Youth Subcommittee members presented a power point presentation and reviewed their
goals and objectives, planned activities and answered questions from the Council.
Black History Committee - Families Sharing the Dream Event
Ron Brandon, Chair, showed a promotion video for the Families Sharing the Dream Event,
to be held on March 13, 2004 at Armstrong Senior High, and answered questions from the
Council.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Grayson, seconded by Tremere and motion carried unanimously to approve
the agenda of February 3, 2004 as amended: Addition of Black History Committee -
Families Sharing the Dream Event.
Citizen Input
Mayor Loomis introduced the agenda item. Hearing and seeing no one, the Mayor
continued the meeting.
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Grayson, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve
the items on the consent agenda, except removal of Approval of Minutes - City Council
Meeting - January 20, 2004; Affirm Council Goal Statements and Authorization to Sign
Agreement with Short Elliott Hendrickson for 2005 Pavement Management Program.
Mayor Loomis read the items listed on the consent agenda.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
February 3, 2004
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Approval of Minutes: City Council Meeting - January 20, 2004
Council Member Freiberg asked that the following sentence be added to the minutes,
"Council Member Freiberg suggested that if Mr. Saunders could show a severe financial
impact and that other businesses are affected, then the Council should consider amending
the sign ordinance to help out the businesses that are affected by the sound walls."
MOVED by Freiberg, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Council meeting minutes of January 20, 2004 as amended: add the following
sentence: under Citizen Input, after the Council statement: Council Member Freiberg
suggested that if Mr. Saunders could show a severe financial impact and that other
businesses are effected, then the Council should consider amending the sign ordinance to
help out the businesses that are affected by the sound walls.
*Bills and Claims
MOVED by Grayson, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the payment of the bills as submitted.
*General Business Licenses
MOVED by Grayson, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to authorize
payment of the bills as submitted.
*Solicitor's License - Meadowbrook Elementary School
MOVED by Grayson, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve
the solicitor's license for Meadowbrook Elementary School.
*Gambling Premises Permit Renewal Application - VFW Post #7051
Member Grayson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 04-7
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY
APPROVING ISSUANCE OF A PREMISES PERMIT RENEWAL
FOR THE CONDUCT OF LAWFUL GAMBLING
(VFW POST 7051)
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, 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.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
February 3, 2004
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*Gambling License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - Optimist Club of
Golden Valley
MOVED by Grayson, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried to receive and file the
gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of notice requirement for the Optimist
Club of Golden Valley.
Council Member Tremere removed himself from voting on the issue due to a potential
conflict of interest.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Grayson, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes received as follows:
Joint Open Space and Recreation Commission and Environmental Commission -
November 24, 2003
Envision Steering Committee - January 8, 2004
Environmental Commission - December 15, 2003
Joint Water Commission - September 3 and 29, October 22, November 5 and 25, and
December 15, 2003
Families Sharing the Dream - October 16, November 20, and December 18, 2003
Affirm Council Goals Statements
Council Member Grayson reviewed the Council goals statements.
MOVED by Grayson, seconded by Tremere and motion carried to direct staff to develop
implementation strategies for the three major goal statements as follows:
1. Develop a program for improved housing maintenance, possibly including phased
implementation and HRA involvement in rehab and spot redevelopment of individual
houses.
2. Develop a process to study "growth area" along the 1-394 and Highway 55 Corridors.
Ask the Planning Commission to be involved in a process that has two stages, with
Council conference/direction at each stage. Stage 1 would involve defining the
growth areas and issues the city faces related to these areas. Following Council
concurrence on defined areas and issues, Stage 2 would require the Planning
Commission to develop approaches to proactively deal with the identified growth
areas.
3. Develop a process for regular review of city policies and the City Code. The initial
step would be to identify current policies. Staff and Council would then determine if
policies should be continued and/or be codified. Staff would concurrently review the
City Code to determine if it should be updated, so that codification of policies and
updates to the Code could occur simultaneously. At the end of this project, a process
to regularly review and update policies and the City Code would be established.
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February 3, 2004
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*Authorization to Sign PUD Permit - PUD #46 - Calvary Lutheran Church -
Amendment #4
MOVED by Grayson, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor and City Manager sign the PUD permit for PUD #46, Calvary Lutheran Church,
Amendment #4.
*Authorization Submittal of 2004 Municipal Recycling Grant Application with
Hennepin County
Member Grayson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 04-8
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF THE 2004 MUNICIPAL
RECYCLING GRANT APPLICATION TO HENNEPIN COUNTY AND
AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF GRANT AGREEMENT
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, 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.
*Authorize Letter to Bassett Creek Water Management Commission Regarding
Proposed Second Generation Plan
MOVED by Grayson, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve
comments and authorize submission of letter to Bassett Creek Water Management
Commission regarding Draft Watershed Management Plan.
*Receipt of Donation from Chester Bird American Legion Post 523 and Veterans of
Foreign Wars Post 7051
MOVED by Grayson, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to accept the
monetary donation of $6,600 from the American Legion Post 523 and Veterans of Foreign
Wars Post 7051 for the purchase of an all terrain vehicle to be used by the Fire
Department.
*Receipt of Budget for 2004 Share The Dream Event
MOVED by Grayson, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously to approve
the budget for the 2004 Share The Dream Event.
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February 3, 2004
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Authorization to Sign Agreement with Short Elliott Hendrickon Inc. for 2005
Pavement Management Program
Council Member Tremere wanted clarification of the costs for the program and timing of the
projects.
Jeannine Clancy, Thomas Burt and Allen Barnard answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Tremere, seconded by Grayson and motion carried to authorize the City
Manager to enter into an agreement with Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. for professional
services for the Pavement Management Program for an amount not to exceed $55,000.
Council Member Freiberg abstained.
Public Hearing - Preliminary Design Plan Approval - PUD #97 - Sunrise of Golden
Valley
Thomas Burt stated the item should be continued as not all the required information was
received from the applicant, 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.
MOVED by Tremere, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to continue
the public hearing for consideration of the preliminary design plan for PUD #97, Sunrise of
Golden Valley until February 17, 2004.
Support of Legislative Approval for Goundwater Appropriation Permit for the Joint
Water Commission
Thomas Burt introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
Member Grayson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption as amended:
RESOLUTION 04-9
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUPPORT OF A BILL FOR THE PURPOSE OF
GRANTING LEGISLATIVE APPROVAL OF A GROUNDWATER APPROPRIATION
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Tremere
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.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
February 3, 2004
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Announcements of Meetings
The Council will meet on February 10, 2004 at 6:30 p.m. to interview candidates for the
Bassett Creek Water Management Commission.
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.
The next City Council meeting will be held on February 17, 2004 at 6:30 p.m.
The Bassett Creek Water Management Commission will meet on February 19, 2004 at
noon.
The Envision Summit will be held on February 23, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. at the Golden Valley
Country Club.
Precinct Caucuses will be held on March 2, 2004.
A City Council meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 3, 2004 at 6:30 p.m.
A Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting will be held on March 9, 2004 at 7:00
p.m.
A Council/Manager meeting will be held on March 9, 2004 at 7:30 p.m.
A City Council meeting will be held on March 16, 2004 at 6:30 p.m.
The Bassett Creek Water Management Commission will meet on March 18, 2004 at noon.
The Envision Steering Committee will meet on February 5, 2004 at 7:00 p.m.
The Envision Youth Subcommittee will meet on February 9, 2004 at 7:00 p.m.
The Envision Communications Subcommittee will meet on February 10, 2004 at 4:30 p.m.
The Envision Steering Committee will meet on February 12, 2004 at 7:00 p.m.
Set Date for Bassett Creek Water Management Commission Interviews
Mayor Loomis introduced the agenda item.
The Council set February 10, 2004 at 6:30 p.m. as the date to interview candidates for the
Bassett Creek Water Management Commission.
Regular Meeting of the City Council
February 2, 2004
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Mayor and Council Communications
Mayor Loomis updated the Council on the Northwest Metro Transit Workshop she
attended.
Council Member Tremere announced that the next 1-394 Express Lane Community Task
Force will be held on February 19, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. at the St. Louis Park Doubletree Inn.
Council Member Grayson updated the Council on the Robbinsdale School District 281
meeting he attended. Stan Mack, School Superintendent, offered to attend a meeting to
review the recommendations for restructuring education and possible reopening of
schools, including Olson Elementary. Staff was requested to contact Mr. Mack about
attending a future meeting.
Committee of the Whole - Water Supply
MOVED by Grayson, seconded by Freiberg and motion carried unanimously that the
Council resolve itself into a Committee of the Whole to discuss the water supply.
Mayor Loomis relinquished the Chair to Council Member Shaffer.
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a Committee of the Whole of the City of Golden
Valley, Hennepin County, Minnesota was held at 7800 Golden Valley Road in said City on
February 3, 2004 at 7:23 p.m.
The following members were present: Freiberg, Grayson, Loomis, Shaffer and Tremere.
Also present were: Thomas Burt, City Manager; Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public
Works; Allen Barnard, City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant.
Scott Harder, President, Environmental Financial Group, Consultant to Joint Water
Commission; made a short presentation about two options currently being considered by
the Joint Water Commission (JWC). The two options include continuing to purchase water
from the City of Minneapolis or development of a JWC water system; and answered
questions from the Committee.
The Chair opened the meeting for public input and persons present to do so were afforded
the opportunity to express their views thereon.
Margaret Haverson, asked where the lime used for water treatment will be disposed of;
feels you should use the term Mississippi water instead of Minneapolis water; stated the
water you are talking about using is aquifer water and it is a precious resource; feels we
should continue to use Mississippi water because as the population expands to the west
and south they are not going to have access to the Mississippi river; and feels we should
protect the aquifer for the future.
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February 2, 2004
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Committee of the Whole - Water Supply - Continued
John Giese, 5545 Golden Valley Road, asked what is going to happen between Golden
Valley, Crystal and New Hope when the water mains have to be replaced, will the
expenses for water main replacement be shared or will each city pay their own expenses;
feels financially it is beginning to make a little bit more sense, but there are still
environmental and taste concerns.
Peter Knaeble, 6001 Glenwood Avenue, had questions about resource availability,
surface water versus ground water, both short and long term; wanted to know from DNR
point of view what the issues will be, wanted to know about conservation standards, water
price rate increases; wanted to know what the actual costs per household is with and
without the project; and what is the Metropolitan Council's opinion on the change.
Jeannine Clancy answered questions from the Council.
The Chair closed the public hearing.
After receiving public input and consultant presentation, the motion was made by Grayson,
seconded by Tremere to rise and report.
The Mayor announced that another Committee of the Whole meeting regarding the water
supply will be held on February 17, 2004, at the end of the City Council meeting.
Adjournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:58 p.m.
Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
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