02-04-03 CC MinutesRegular Meeting
of the
City Council
February 4, 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 February 4, 2003 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 Agenda
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of February 4, 2003 as amended: New Business - Visioning.
Citizen Input
Mayor Loomis introduced the agenda item. Hearing and seeing no one, the Mayor
continued the meeting.
Response to Citizen Input from Housing and Redevelopment Authority Meeting -
January 14, 2003
Mayor Loomis stated the Council has received a request from Slosburg to amend the
Comprehensive Plan from low density to high density. The Council decided not to consider
the request at this time.
*Approval of Minutes: City Council Meeting - January 7, 2003
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City Council Meeting minutes of January 7, 2003 as submitted.
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*), except Approval of Minutes- City
Council Meeting - January 7, 2003; Wheel Loader with Attachments - Quotes; and
Authorization to Sign Agreement with Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik & Associates for
Bassett Creek Park Pond Improvements.
Mayor Loomis read the items listed on the consent agenda.
*Approval of Check Register
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the payment of the bills as submitted.
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*General Business Licenses
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the issuance of licenses as recommended by staff.
*Gambling License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - Minnesota
Waterfowl Associates, Inc.
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of notice requirement for the
Minnesota Waterfowl Association, Inc.
*Gambling License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - Golden Valley
Rota ry
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of notice requirement for the
Golden Valley Rotary.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes received as follows:
Families Sharing the Dream Committee - November 20 and December 19, 2002
Board of Zoning Appeals - December 16, 2002
Joint Water Commission - September 23 and December 16, 2002
Quotes - Wheel Loader with Attachments
Jeannine Clancy answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Tremere, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the purchase of one wheel loader with attachments through the MnDOT Contract from
Ziegler, Inc. for $218.925.66.
Authorization to Sign Agreement with Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik & Associates for
Bassett Creek Park Pond Improvements
Jeannine Clancy answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Grayson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
signing the agreement with Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik & Associates for the Bassett
Creek Park pond project in the amount of $43,270.00.
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*Appointment and Reappointment to Building/Fire Code Appeals Board
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
appointment Roger Axel, Building Official - City of New Hope and reappoint Mark Kuhnly,
Ex -Officio, Fire Chief - City of Golden Valley; Gary Johnson, Ex -Officio, Building Official -
City of Golden Valley; Thomas Parker, Engineer; Mike Richgels, Architect; Kevin McGinty,
Fire Chief - City of Richfield; John Lindstrom, Battalion Chief - City of St. Louis Park; and
Jay Ipsen, Alternate.
*Approval of One -Year Extension of Zoning Code Variances for 2017 Independence
Avenue North
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to approve a
one-year extension for approved zoning code variances for 2017 Independence Avenue
North to April 10, 2004.
*Approval of Six Month Extension for Filing of Plat for Pentel Addition
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to approve a
six month extension until July 31, 2003 for submittal of the plat for Pentel Addition.
Authorizing Joint Water Commission to Undertake Feasibility Studies for
Development of Water Supply System
Jeannine Clancy introduced the item and answered questions from the Council. Thomas
Burt answered questions from the Council.
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 03-6
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE JOINT WATER COMMISSION
TO UNDERTAKE FEASIBILITY STUDIES REGARDING
DEVELOPMENT OF A WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member LeSuer
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Grayson,
Johnson, LeSuer, Loomis 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.
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Tremere and motion carried unanimously to amend
item #1. to insert the words "and taste" after "quality".
The Council will appoint two members to serve as Golden Valley's representatives to the
Joint Water Commission Stakeholders Committee.
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Presentation of Certificates of Appointment
Mayor Loomis presented a Certificate of Appointment, mug, city pen, pencil and pin to
Brittny McCarthy Barnes, Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Advisory
Commission. Denise Mazone, Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Advisory
Commission, was unable to attend the meeting and her Certificate will be mailed.
Recognition of Lieutenant Richard Lubotina and His Fire Department Retirement
Mark Kuhnly, Chief of Fire and Inspection Services, reviewed Lieutenant Richard
Lubotina's career history and his accomplishments while serving in the Fire Department.
The Council expressed their appreciation to Lieutenant Lubotina for his service to the
Community.
Authorization to Sign Joint Powers Agreement with City of Hopkins for Web/Graphic
Designer
Thomas Burt introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor and City Manager to sign the Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Hopkins
for a Web/Graphic Designer position.
Approval of Fee Resolution
Don Taylor, Finance Director introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the
Council. Jeannine Clancy and Thomas Burt answered questions from the Council.
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 03-7
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FEES AS PROVIDED IN THE CITY CODE
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member LeSuer
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Grayson,
Johnson, LeSuer, Loomis 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.
Announcement of Meetings
The Council will interview Board/Commission applicants on February 5 and February 10,
2003 beginning at 6:30 p.m.
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Announcement of Meetings - Continued
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.
There will be a City Council meeting on March 4, 2003 at 6:30 a.m.
There will be a Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting on March 11, 2003 at 7:00
p.m.
There will be a Council/Manager meeting on March 11, 2003 at 7:30 p.m.
Mayor and Council Communications
No action and/or discussion took place.
Visioning
Council Member Tremere distributed information from the Plymouth Housing and
Redevelopment Authority on their approach to vision, goals and action items.
Adjournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m.
Linda R. Loomis,Mayor
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,Judy Nall Administrativ Assistant