03-18-03 CC MinutesRegular Meeting
of the
City Council
March 18, 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 18, 2003 as submitted.
Citizen Input
Mayor Loomis introduced the agenda item
continued the meeting.
Approval of Consent Agenda
Hearing and seeing no one, the Mayor
MOVED by Grayson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*), except removal of Minutes of
Boards and Commissions - Human Rights Commission - January 9, 2003
Mayor Loomis read the items listed on the consent agenda.
Approval of Minutes: City Council Meeting - February 18, 2003
MOVED by Grayson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the City Council Meeting minutes of February 18, 2003 as submitted.
*Approval of Check Register
MOVED by Grayson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the payment of the bills as submitted.
*General Business Licenses
MOVED by Grayson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the issuance of licenses as recommended by staff.
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*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 - February 24, 2003
Environmental Commission - January 27, 2003
Civil Service Commission - February 25, 2003
Minutes of Boards and Commissions - Human Rights Commission - January 9, 2003
The Council discussed the reasoning for possibly incorporating other races and cultures as
part of the Black History Celebration; the role of the HRC as an advisory commission to the
Council, and the policy that any written communications from the Commission should be
submitted to Council prior to any publication.
MOVED by Tremere, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the Human Rights Commission minutes for January 9, 2003.
Mayor Loomis will meet attend a Human Rights Commission to review the Council
discussion.
*Quotes - Utility Tractor with Rotary Mower
MOVED by Grayson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to purchase a
utility tractor with front mount 72 -inch cut rotary mower through the MnDOT Purchasing
Division from John Deere Company for $16,214.37.
Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat Approval - Kaltern Addition
David Jorstad, 1523 Kaltern Lane, and Dolores Commers, 1521 Kaltern Lane, applicants,
reviewed the plat and answered questions from the Council.
Don Keysser, Planning Commissioner, presented the Commission report.
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development presented the staff report 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 Grayson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
preliminary plat, with a variance from the Subdivision Code, for the properties at 1521 and
1523 Kaltern Lane, subject to the following conditions:
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Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat Approval - Kaltern Addition - Continued
1. The City Attorney will determine if a title review is necessary prior to approval of the final
plat.
2. The Certificate of Survey submitted by the applicants, dated January 30, 2003 shall
become a part of this approval.
3. The recommendations of City Engineer Jeff Oliver as found in his memo dated February
18, 2003 become a part of this approval.
Calling for Local Control of Municipal Levies, Budgets and Financing
Mayor Loomis introduced the agenda item.
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 03-13
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR LOCAL CONTROL
OF MUNICIPAL LEVIES, BUDGETS AND FINANCING
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.
Adoption of 2003 Budget Reduction Plan
Thomas Burt introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Tremere and motion
City Manager's plan for 2003 budget reductions, with
merge some boards and commissions with the Planning
upon separately at a later time.
Presentation of Certificates of Appointment
carried unanimously to adopt the
the exception of the proposal to
Commission, which will be acted
Mayor Loomis presented a Certificate of Appointment, mug, city pen, pencil and pin to
Joanie Clausen, Human Services Foundation. Joel Wessman, Environmental Commission
and Kristin Larson, Human Services Foundation, were unable to attend the meeting and
their Certificates will be mailed.
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Board/Commission Appointments and Reappointments
Mayor Loomis introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Grayson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to make the
following appointment:
Environmental Commission:
John Giese 1 year term term expires - 3/1/04
MOVED by Grayson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to make the
following reappointments:
Human Services Foundation:
Danitra Easton -Hage
2 year term
Paul Flood
2 year term
Carol Gatlin
2 year term
Larry Kennebeck
2 year term
Hilmer Erickson
1 year term
Gloria Johnson
1 year term
term expires - 4/1/05
term expires - 4/1/05
term expires - 4/1/05
term expires - 4/1/05
term expires - 4/1/04
term expires - 4/1/04
Citizen at Large
Business
Business
Community Organization
Human Rights Commission
Council Member
Receive and File the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's General Storm Water
Permit Application
Jeannine Clancy introduced the item and answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Grayson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to receive the
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's General Storm Water Permit Application and direct
staff to sign and file the permit on behalf of the City of Golden Valley.
Announcements of Meetings
There will be a Bassett Creek Water Management Commission meeting on March 20,
2003 at noon at Golden Valley City Hall.
The Joint Water Commission Governance Task Force Workshop will be held on March 20,
2003 at 7:00 p.m. in the Golden Valley City Hall.
The next City Council meeting will be on April 1, 2003 at 6:30 p.m.
The next Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting will be held on April 8, 2003 at
7:00 p.m.
The next Council/Manager meeting will be held on April 8, 2003 at 7:30 p.m.
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Announcements of Meetings — Continued
There will be a City Council meeting on April 15, 2003 at 6:30 p.m.
There will be a City Council meeting on May 6, 2003 at 6:30 p.m.
The Board of Review will be held on April 22, 2003 at 7:00 p.m.
Mayor and Council Communications
No action and/or discussion took place.
Adjournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:31 p.m.
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