12-02-03 CC MinutesRegular Meeting
of the
City Council
December 2, 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 December 2, 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.
Envision Update
Mayor Loomis updated the Council on subcommittee activities.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Grayson, seconded Tremere and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of December 2, 2003 as submitted.
Citizen Input
Mayor Loomis introduced the agenda item. Allen Barnard and Tom Burt answered
questions from the Council.
Stephen Saunders, Westview Liquor Store, 2500 Mendelssohn Avenue North, stated that
when construction of the sound barrier began along Highway 169 he contacted MnDOT to
make sure the barrier would not effect his signage and he was told it would not; now the
additional height of the barrier has blocked the view of his sign for people going north on
169; he is asking for a variance on the height limits for his sign and wanted to know if he
could raise the sign 10 feet so it can be seen from the highway.
The Council stated there are no variances from the height restrictions in the City Code;
suggested that Mr. Saunders contact MnDOT, state representative, attorney general's
office or that if he can show damages he contact an attorney and pursue the matter with
MnDOT.
MOVED by Johnson to consider an ordinance allowing mediation in crisis situations on
businesses that have been impacted by the freeway. Motion died due to a lack of a
second.
Staff was requested staff to research information on height variances granted to Lupient
Oldsmobile.
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Approval of Consent Agenda
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 Human
Rights Commission - October 9, 2003 and Authorization to Sign Joint Powers Agreement
with Perpich Center for Arts Education for Storm Water Pond.
Mayor Loomis read the items listed on the consent agenda.
*Approval of Minutes: City Council Meeting - September 16, 2003
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the City Council Meeting minutes of September 16, 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.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions - Human Rights Commission - October 9, 2003
Council Member Johnson questioned the process for the creation of a student seat on the
Commission. Mayor Loomis was requested to contact the Chair to review the process for
adding an additional member.
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Tremere and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the Human Rights Commission minutes of October 9, 2003.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes as follows:
Joint Open Space and Recreation and Environmental Commission - October 27, 2003
Envision Steering Committee - September 18, and October 16, 2003
Environmental Commission - September 22, 2003
*Quotes - Tractor/Backhoe with Attachments
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the purchase of a tractor/backhoe with attachments from the MnDOT contract from Ziegler,
Inc. for $114,369.33.
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*Quotes - Trackless Tractor with Attachments
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the purchase of a trackless tractor with attachments from the MnDOT Contract from
MacQueen Equipment, Inc. for $78,663.03.
*Quotes - Squad Cars
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the purchase of two 2004 Ford Crown Victoria vehicles from the State Purchasing Contract
from Superior Ford for a total of $42,893.
Authorization to Sign Joint Powers Agreement with Perpich Center for Arts
Education for Storm Water Pond
Council Member Johnson had questions about how the cost percentages were determined
between the City and the Arts Center.
Jeannine Clancy answered questions from the City. Allen Barnard answered questions
from the Council
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Tremere and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the City Manger sign the Joint Powers Agreement with the Perpich Center for Arts
Education for the construction of a storm water pond as amended: remove the name of
David Flannery on page 3 of the agreement, under III. H. and list his title instead.
Receipt of October 2003 General Fund Budget Report
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the October 2003 General Fund Budget Report.
Public Hearing - Approval of Duration Extension - Golden Hills Tax Increment District
Don Taylor, Finance Director introduced agenda item and answered questions from the
Council. 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.
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Public Hearing - Approval of Duration Extension - Golden Hills Tax Increment District -
Continued
Member LeSuer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 03-58
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXTENSION OF THE DURATION OF
THE GOLDEN HILLS TAX INCREMENT FINANCING
DISTRICT TO OFFSET A DEFICIT THEREIN BY THE
HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE
CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY, MINNESOTA
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Johnson
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.
Second Consideration - Ordinance #290 - Repeat Nuisance Call Service Fee
The following ordinances were MOVED by Grayson, seconded by LeSuer:
ORDINANCE NO. 290, 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amendment Regarding Repeat Nuisance Call Service Fee
Robert Hernz, Director of Public Safety introduced the agenda item and answered
questions from the Council.
MOVED by Grayson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve
Ordinance #290, 2nd Series. Upon a roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
GRAYSON - YES JOHNSON - YES LESUER - YES LOOMIS - YES TREMERE - YES
Announcement of Meetings
It was determined by the Council that a Reconvened Truth in Taxation meeting will not be
held on December 9, 2003 at 6:00 p.m.
The next Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting will be held on December 9, 2003
at 7:00 p.m.
The next Council/Manager meeting will be held on December 9, 2003 at 7:30 p.m.
The next City Council meeting will be held on December 16, 2003 at 6:30 p.m.
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Announcement of Meetings - Continued
The next Bassett Creek Water Management Commission meeting will be held on
December 18, 2003 at noon in the Council Conference Room.
A City Council meeting will be held on January 6, 2004 at 6:30 p.m.
Mayor and Council Communications
Council Member Tremere stated the City of Brooklyn Park has approved a fee structure for
Fire service.
Adiournment
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m.
Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jpd Nally, fdministrative Absistant