06-16-03 CC MinutesRegular Meeting
of the
City Council
June 16, 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 June 16, 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 June 16, 2 003 as amended: A uthorization to Sign Agreement with Bob and
Julie Lang Regarding Right -of -Way Restoration - a revised Executive Summary was
distributed.
Citizen Input
Mayor Loomis introduced the agenda item
continued the meeting.
Approval of Consent Agenda
Hearing and seeing no one, the Mayor
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*), except removal of Minutes of
Boards and Commissions - Open Space and Recreation Commission - April 28, 2003 and
Planning Commission - May 12, 2003; removal of Bids and Quotes - Self Contained
Breathing Apparatus and General Mills Sanitary Sewer and Decatur Avenue Water Main;
removal of Letter and/or Petitions - Letter from Hilvie Ostrow Regarding Resignation from
Human Rights Commission.
Mayor Loomis read the items listed on the consent agenda.
*Approval of Minutes: Council/Manager Meeting - June 10, 2003
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the Council/Manager Meeting minutes of June 10, 2003 as submitted.
*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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*General Business Licenses
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the issuance of licenses as recommended by staff.
*Solicitor's License - Fund for Public Interest Research
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the solicitor's license for Fund for Public Interest Research on behalf of various non-profit
groups.
*Gambling License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - Greg Marzolf Jr.
Foundation
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of notice requirement for the
Greg Marzolf Jr. Foundation.
*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 Services Foundation - May 12, 2003
Bassett Creek Water Management Commission - May 15, 2003
Envision Steering Committee - May 22, 2003
Minutes of Boards and Commissions - Open Space and Recreation Commission -
April 28, 2003
Council Member LeSuer updated the Council on the meeting he attended at which they
discussed the Natural Resources Inventory. Jeannine Clancy answered questions f rom
the Council.
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the Open Space and Recreation Commission minutes for April 28, 2003.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions - Planning Commission - May 12, 2003
Mayor Loomis stated the Planning Commission has been directed to look at the housing
element of the Comprehensive Plan and will make a recommendation at some point in the
future to the Council.
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Minutes of Boards and Commissions - Planning Commission - May 12, 2003 —
Continued
MOVED by Loomis, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the Planning Commission minutes of May 12, 2003.
Mayor Loomis and City Manager Burt will meet with the Planning Commission Chair about
the Council's concern over getting data from potential developers prior to any public
hearings being conducted..
Bids - Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to award the
bid for the purchase of self contained breathing apparatus from the lowest responsible
bidder, Clarey's Safety for $177,217.00. The bids are as follows:
Clarey's Safety $177,217.00
Metro Fire 205,426.97
Continental Safety 291,762.00
*Bids - Sealcoating
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to award the
bid for the sealcoating to the lowest responsible bidder, Allied Blacktop Company for
$42,242.50. The bids are as follows:
Allied Blacktop Company $42,242.50
Pearson Brothers, Inc. 43,620.00
Asphalt Surface Technology Corp. 55,825.00
Bids - General Mills Sanitary Sewer and Decatur Avenue Water Main
Council Member Grayson requested a brief update on the issue from staff. Jeannine
Clancy updated the Council on the project and answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Grayson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to award the
bid for General Mills sanitary sewer and Decatur Avenue North water main improvements
to the lowest responsible bidder, Lametti & Sons, Inc. for $427,060. The bids are as
follows:
Lametti & Sons, Inc.
$450,509.70
G.L. Contracting, Inc.
427,060.00
Veit & Company, Inc.
456,000.12
Thomas & Sons Construction, Inc.
471,988.22
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Letter from Hilvie Ostrow Regarding Resignation from Human Rights Commission
Council Member LeSuer expressed concerns about the situation outlined in the letter.
The Council would like to discuss at a future Council/Manager meeting the possibility of
limiting the terms of board and/or commission members. Staff was requested to research
how other cities determine the terms of boards and/or commission members.
Mayor Loomis and Council Member Grayson will meet with the Human Rights Commission
to discuss the letter received.
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the letter from Hilvie Ostrow, dated May 24, 2003, regarding resignation from the
Human Rights Commission, and request the Mayor send her a letter of appreciation in
recognition for her service to the community.
*Receipt of Brookview Park Improvement Report and Authorization to Advertise for
Bids for Restoration Phase Improvements at Brookview Park
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the Brookview Park Improvements report dated June 9, 2003; and authorize
advertisement for bids for the Restoration Phase Improvements in Brookview Park.
*Appointment to Human Rights Commission
Mayor Loomis announced the appointment of Curt Nelson to the Human Rights
Commission.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to appoint
Curt Nelson to the Human Rights Commission for a 2 year term which expires April 1,
2005.
On Sale and Sunday Sale Liquor License Renewals
Thomas Burt introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council. Allen
Barnard answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the renewal of the On sale and Sunday sale liquor licenses unconditionally for Rubicon
Minnesota, d/b/a Billfish Grill.
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On Sale and Sunday Sale Liquor License Renewals - Continued
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve the
renewal of the on sale and Sunday Sale liquor licenses for MBA Enterprises LLC, d/b/a
Metropole, and Webb Golden Valley LLC, d/b/a Coco Cha Cha on the condition that the
applicant supply the City with the required Certificate of Liquor Liability coverage or security
bond as required by City Code prior to the issuance of the licenses.
First Consideration - Ordinance #281 - Amending Salaries of Mayor and Council
Members
The following ordinance was MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer:
ORDINANCE NO. 281, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amending Salaries of Mayor and Council Members
Thomas Burt introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
Staff w as r equested t o s urvey o ther c ities t o a nd f ind o ut i f they pay board/commission
members and what the payment amount is.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve
Ordinance #281, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
GRAYSON - YES JOHNSON - YES LESUER - YES LOOMIS - YES TREMERE - YES
Authorization to Sign Agreement with Bob and Julie Lang Regarding Right -of -Way
Restoration
Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
Thomas Burt answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by Grayson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to direct the
City Manager to develop and execute an agreement with Bob and Julie Lang regarding the
installation of a handrail and additional landscaping at 401 Meadow Lane North.
Announcement of Meetings
A Bassett Creek Water Management Commission meeting will be held on June 19, 2003 at
noon in the Council Conference Room.
The League of Minnesota Cities Annual Conference will be held from June 18 to June 20,
2003 in St. Cloud.
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Announcement of Meetings - Continued
There will be an Envision Steering Committee meeting on June 19, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. in
the Council Conference Room.
A Joint Water Commission Governance Task Force meeting will be held on June 24, 2003
at 6:30 p.m. in the Golden Valley City Hall.
There will be an Envision Theme Subcommittee meeting on June 26, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. in
the Council Conference Room.
There will be a Envision Communications Subcommittee meeting on June 26, 2003 at 4:30
p.m. in the Council Conference Room.
The next City Council meeting will be held on July 1, 2003 at 6:30 p.m.
The next Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting will be held on July 8, 2003 at
7:00 p.m.
The next Council/Manager meeting will be held on July 8, 2003 at 7:30 p.m.
A City Council meeting will be held on July 15, 2003 at 6:30 p.m.
Mayor and Council Communications
The Council will discuss holding the Board/Commission Recognition Dinner at the July 8,
2003 Council/Manager meeting.
Mayor Loomis updated the Council on the meeting she and Council Member Tremere
attended with School District 281 to discuss the effect of the impacts on the budget
adopted at the last Legislative session.
Mayor Loomis attended a meeting and will distribute the material she received from
Robbinsdale Area Redesign and Youth Mapping to Council Members Grayson and LeSuer.
Mayor Loomis and City Manager Burt attended a meeting with General Mills and
announced that a grand opening of their new building is scheduled for sometime in
September or October.
Mayor Loomis updated the Council on the status of the planning for the Envision Meeting.
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Adjournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m.
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Linda R. Loomis,Mayor
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