01-21-03 CC MinutesRegular Meeting
of the
City Council
January 21, 2003
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 21, 2003 at 6:30 p.m.
The following members were present: Grayson, Johnson, LeSuer, Loomis, and Tremere.
Also present were: Thomas Burt, City Manager; Allen Barnard, City Attorney; and Judy
Nally, Administrative Assistant.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of January 21, 2003 as submitted.
Citizen Input
Students from the Lego League at Meadowbrook School presented their robotic program
for city sites. The City Council thanked the students for their presentation.
Approval of Minutes: City Council Meetinq - December 17, 2002 and
Council/Manager Meeting - January 14, 2003
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Council Meeting minutes of December 17, 2002 as amended: clarify the motions in
minutes regarding the Golden Valley Historical Society budget item.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
Council/Manager Meeting minutes of January 14, 2003 as submitted.
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*), except Approval of Minutes- City
Council Meeting - December 17, 2002; Families Sharing the Dream Committee -
September 19 and October 30, 2002; and Authorization to Sign Letter of Understanding
with Malloy, Montague, Karnowski, Radosevich & Co., P.A. for 2002 Audit Services.
Mayor Loomis read the items listed on the consent agenda.
*Approval of Check Register
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the payment of the bills as submitted.
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*Letter from Alicia Brown Regarding Resignation from Environmental Commission
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the letter from Alicia Brown, dated January 8, 2003 regarding resignation from the
Environmental Commission and request the Mayor send her a letter of appreciation in
recognition for her service to the community.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes received as follows:
Human Rights Commission - December 12, 2003
Minutes of Boards and Commissions - Families Sharing the Dream Committee -
September 19, 2002
Don Taylor, Finance Director answered questions regarding matching funds for the event.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the Families Sharing the Dream Committee Minutes for September 19 and October 30,
2002.
Authorization to Sign Letter of Understanding with Mallow, Motague, Karnowski,
Radosevich, & Co., P.A.
Don Taylor, Finance Director answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried to authorize the City
Manager to sign the Letter of Understanding with Malloy, Montague, Karnowski,
Radosevich & Co., P.A. for 2002 audit services for an estimated fee of $31,200; and
schedule a follow-up meeting to discuss the role of auditor versus consultant. Mayor
Loomis voted no.
MOVED by Tremere, seconded by Loomis to table the foregoing motion until the item can
be discussed at the next Council/Manager meeting. Council Members Grayson, Johnson
and LeSuer moved no.
*Proclamation for We Care About Kids Month - February 2003
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to proclaim
February 2003 as We Care About Kids Month.
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*Appointment to Bassett Creek Water Manaaement Commission
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to reappoint
David Hanson as Commissioner and Jan LeSuer as Alternate to the Bassett Creek Water
Management Commission for a three year term which expires January 31, 2006.
*Appointment to Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to appoint
Denise Mazone and Brittny McCarthy Barnes to the Northwest Hennepin Human Services
Council Advisory Commission for a three year term which expires January 1, 2006.
Public Hearing - Ordinance #276 - General Plan Approval - PUD #96 - Central Bank
(925 & 955-957 Winnetka Avenue North)
The following ordinance was MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Grayson:
ORDINANCE NO. 276, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Approval of General Plan of Development
Central Bank, Planned Unit Development (P.U.D.) No. 96
Central Bank, Applicant
Larry Albert, President, Central Bank; Ted Redmond, BKV Group; and Barry Morgan;
Master Civil and Construction Engineering reviewed the plan and answered questions from
the Council.
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development and Thomas Burt 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 LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
Ordinance #276, 2nd Series, as amended: that if the facility converts to an office use only
that one driveway could be removed and additional parking be provided. Upon a roll call
vote, the vote was as follows:
GRAYSON - YES LESUER - YES LOOMIS - YES JOHNSON - YES TREMERE - YES
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Announcement of Meetings
A Joint Workshop for Golden Valley, Crystal, New Hope and Joint Water Commission will
be held on January 28, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. at Golden Valley City Hall.
The Council/Staff Workshop will be held on February 1, 2003 at 8:00 a.m. at the Brookview
Golf Course.
The next City Council meeting will be held on February 4, 2003 at 6:30 p.m.
The Council will interview Board/Commission applicants on February 5 and February 10,
2003 beginning at 6:30 p.m.
The next Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting will be held on February 11, 2003
at 7:00 p.m.
The next Council/Manager meeting will be held on February 11, 2003 at 7:30 p.m.
The next City Council meeting will be held on February 18, 2003 at 6:30 p.m.
Mayor and Council Communications
Mayor Loomis received a letter from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency regarding
land disturbing construction activities.
Adjournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m.
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Linda R. Loomis,Mayor
ATTEST:
J d ` Nally, rministrative Osistant