03-04-03 CC MinutesRegular Meeting
of the
City Council
March 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 March 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 March 4, 2003 as amended: New Business - Death of Jack Irving.
Citizen Input
Mayor Loomis introduced the agenda item
continued the meeting.
Approval of Consent Agenda
Hearing and seeing no one, the Mayor
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*), except removal of Approval of
Minutes - City Council Meeting - February 4, 2003 and Therapeutic Massage Certificate -
Teasha Elder.
Mayor Loomis read the items listed on the consent agenda.
Approval of Minutes: City Council Meeting - February 4, 2003
MOVED by Grayson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
City C ouncil M eeting m inutes o f F ebruary 4, 2 003 a s amended: Under Visioning - add
"Plymouth" and remove "another".
The Council and Thomas Burt discussed the section of the minutes entitled: Response to
Citizen Input from Housing and Redevelopment Authority Meeting - January 14, 2003. No
changes were made.
*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 Premises Permit Renewal Application - Church of St. Maron
Member LeSuer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTON 03-13
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY
APPROVING ISSUANCE OF A PREMISES PERMIT RENEWAL
FOR THE CONDUCT OF LAWFUL GAMBLING
(THE CHURCH OF ST. MARON)
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: 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.
*Gambling License Application to Conduct Excluded Bingo - Sons of the American
Legion Post #523
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the gambling license application to conduct excluded bingo for the Sons of the
American Legion Post #523.
*Gambling License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement -
Minnesota/Dakotas Chapter - Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America
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/Dakotas Chapter - Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America.
Therapeutic Massage Certificate - Teasha Elder
Council Member Johnson asked questions about the licensing procedure.
Robert Hernz, Director of Public Safety answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
issuance of a Therapeutic Massage Certificate to Teasha Elder at Artistic Urges Hair
Consultants.
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*Solicitor's License - Clean Water Action Alliance
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
solicitor's license for Clean Water Action Alliance
*Gambling License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement -
Minnesota/Dakotas Chapter - Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America
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/Dakotas Chapter - Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America.
*Gambling License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - Voiture 1281
LaSociete Des 40 Hommes Et 8 Chevaux
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
Voiture 1281 LaSociete Des 40 Hommes Et 8 Chevaux.
*Gambling License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - Twin Cities Gay
Men's Chorus
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
Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes received as follows:
Planning Commission - January 13, 2003
Board of Zoning Appeals - January 28, 2003
Open Space and Recreation Commission - January 27, 2003
Human Services Foundation - February 10, 2003
Joint Water Commission - February 5, 2003
Families Sharing the Dream Committee - January 16, 30, and February 12, 2003
*Authorization to Sign Communications System Subscriber Agreement with
Hennepin County
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor and City Manager sign the Communications System Subscriber Agreement with
Hennepin County.
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Letter from Open Space and Recreation Commission Regarding Recommendation to
Prohibit Use of Tobacco Products During Organized Youth Activities
Mayor Loomis introduced the agenda item.
Jerry Sandler, Chair, Open Space and Recreation Commission, reviewed the Commission
recommendation and answered questions from the Council.
Rick Jacobson, Director of Park and Recreation and Thomas Burt answered questions
from the Council.
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to adopt the
following policy as recommended by the Open Space and Recreation Commission:
In order to protect the health and welfare of our children, Golden Valley Parks and
Recreation prohibits the use of all tobacco products during organized youth activities. In
order to protect the health and welfare of our children, Golden Valley Parks and Recreation
requests that there be no use of tobacco products in this youth activity area. This includes
all playing spaces, spectator viewing areas and parent/supervisor resting areas.
Authorization to Sign Amended Contract with WSB & Associates, Inc. for Wetland
and Floodplain Enhancement Plan - TH 55/Boone Avenue North/General Mills
Boulevard
Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
Thomas Burt answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the City Manager to sign the contract amendment with WSB & Associates, Inc. for General
Mills/Golf Course Wetland and Floodplain Enhancement Plan for the TH 55/ Boone
Avenue North/General Mills Boulevard project for $52,265.
Board and Commission Appointments and Reappointments
Mayor Loomis introduced the item and answered questions from the Council. Mayor
Loomis stated that Benjamin Perry has requested his name be removed from consideration
at this time for appointment to the Human Services Foundation.
The Council will discuss the vacancy on the Human Services Foundation at the March 11,
2003 Council/Manager meeting.
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Board and Commission Appointments and Reappointments
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Tremere and motion carried unanimously to make the
following appointments:
Environmental Commission:
Joel Wessman 3 year term
Human Services Foundation:
Joanie Clausen 2 year term
Kristin Larson 2 year term
term expires - 3/1/06
term expires - 4/1/05 Business
term expires - 4/1/05 Citizen At Large
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Tremere and motion carried unanimously to make the
following reappointments:
Building Board of Review:
Steve Johnson 3 year term
Environmental Commission:
Rich Baker 3 year term
Dawn Hill 3 year term
Sara Peterson 3 year term
Human Riahts Commission:
Ron Brandon 3 year term
Nina Furman 3 year term
Marion Helland 3 year term
Alexandra Phoenix 3 year term
term expires - 3/1/06
term expires - 3/1/06
term expires - 3/1/06
term expires - 3/1/06
term expires - 3/1/06
term expires - 3/1/06
term expires - 3/1/06
term expires - 3/1/06
Open Space and Recreation Commission:
Jim Johnson 3 year term term expires - 3/1/06
Tom Kuelbs 3 year term term expires - 3/1/06
Jerry Sandler 3 year term term expires - 3/1/06
Planning Commission:
Rick Groger 3 year term term expires - 3/1/06
Bob Shaffer 3 year term term expires - 3/1/06
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Announcements of Meetings
The next Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting will be held on March 11, 2003 at
7:00 p.m.
The next Council/Manager meeting will be held on March 11, 2003 at 7:30 p.m.
The next City Council meeting will be held on March 18, 2003 at 6:30 p.m.
The Joint Water Commission Governance Task Force Workshop will be held on March 20,
2.003 at 7:00 p.m. in the Golden Valley City Hall.
There will be a City Council meeting on April 1, 2003 at 6:30 p.m.
There will be a Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting held on April 8, 2003 at
7:00 p.m.
There will be a Council/Manager meeting held on April 8, 2003 at 7:30 p.m.
There will be a City Council meeting on April 18, 2003 at 6:30 p.m.
Mayor and Council Communications
Mayor Loomis updated the Council on the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities
Meeting she attended.
Council Member Tremere updated the Council about the bills that will be introduced to the
legislature.
Death of Jack Irving
Council Member Tremere announced the death of John (Jack) Irving. He was the former
City Manager for the City of Crystal and was also one of the founders of the Northwest
Suburbs Cable Communications Commission.
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Adiournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m
Linda R. Loomis,
ATTEST:
d Nally, dministrative TA4sistant