01-08-02 CC Minutes unsigned Regular Meeting
of the
City Council
January 8, 2002
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 January 8, 2002 at 6:30 p.m.
The following members were present: Anderson, Johnson, LeSuer and Micks; and the
following was absent: Bakken. Also present were: William Joynes, City Manager; Allen
Barnard, City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Administrative Secretary.
Approval of Minutes: Special City Council Meetinq - December 11, 2001 and Citv
Council Meetinq - December 18, 2001
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve
the meeting minutes for the Special City Council Meeting of December 11, 2001 and the
City Council Meeting for December 18, 2001.
Adiournment
MOVED by Micks, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the
meeting at 6:39 p.m.
Oath of Office, Roll Call and Seatinq of the Council
Retired Judge Patrick Fitzgerald gave the oath of office to Mayor Linda R. Loomis and
Council Members Scott D. Grayson and Blair Tremere. The term for Mayor Loomis expires
December 31, 2003 and the terms for Council Members Grayson and Tremere and LeSuer
expire on December 31, 2005. A roll call was taken and the seating of the 2002 Council
took place.
The Mayor adjourned the meeting for cake and coffee, after which the meeting
reconvened.
Citizen Input
Mayor Loomis introduced the agenda item. Hearing and seeing no one, the Mayor
continued the meeting.
Letter from Bob Maveron Reqardinq Resiqnation from the Bassett Creek Water
Manaqement Commission
Council Member LeSuer stated that Mr. Mayeron has been a good representative on the
Commission and wondered if he submitted his resignation as a courtesy to the new
Council.
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January 8, 2002
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Letter from Bob Mayeron Reqardinq Resiqnation from the Bassett Creek Water
Manaqement Commission - Continued
Mayor Loomis will contact Mr. Mayeron and ask if he would be willing to continue to serve
as alternate to the Commission.
The Council will postpone the discussion about the boards and commissions appointment
process until a later meeting.
Approval of Aqenda
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of January 8, 2002 as amended: Addition of Mayor/Council Items - Position of City
Manager.
Approval of Consent Aqenda
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk, except the removal of Letters
and/or Petitions - Letter from Bob Mayeron Regarding Resignation from the Bassett Creek
Water Management Commission and Organizational item - Designation of Official
Publication.
Mayor Loomis read the items listed on the consent agenda.
Appointment of Mavor Pro Tem
Mayor Loomis introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Grayson and motion carried unanimously to appoint
Council Member Johnson as Mayor Pro Tem for a period of one year.
*Set Time and Place of Aqenda Closinq
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to set the
closing time and place for receipt of public information for the Council agenda at 4:30 p.m.
on the Wednesday preceding the Council Meeting in the City Manager's Office.
Desiqnation of Official Publication
Council Member Tremere requested that Sun Newspaper be asked to describe how their
paper is distributed within the City.
Mayor Loomis or Staff will contact the newspaper and request a response.
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January 8, 2002
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Desiqnation of Official Publication - Continued
MOVED by Tremere, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to designate
the New Hope-Golden Valley SunPost as the City's official newspaper.
*Bills and Claims
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the payment of the bills as submitted.
*General Business and Heatinq Licenses
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the issuance of licenses as recommended by staff.
*Gamblinq Premises Permit Renewal Application -VFW Post 7051
Member LeSuer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 02-1
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY
APPROVING ISSUANCE OF A PREMISES PERMIT
FOR THE CONDUCT OF LAWFUL GAMBLING
(VFW POST 7051)
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.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes received as follows:
Board of Zoning Appeals - December 11, 2001
Human Rights Commission - November 8, 2001
Planning Commission - November 26, 2001
Joint Environmental Commission and Open Space and Recreation Commission -
November 26, 2001
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*Desiqnation of Depositories for Citv Funds
Member LeSuer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 02-2
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES FOR CITY FUNDS
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.
*Approval of Plat - Flaq 2nd Addition
Member LeSuer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 02-3
RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF PLAT - FLAG 2ND ADDITION
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.
*Approval of Plat - RLT Addition PUD #91
Member LeSuer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 02-4
RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF PLAT - RLT ADDITION P.U.D. NO. 91
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.
*Authorization to Siqn PUD Permit - RLT Addition - PUD #91
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
the Mayor and City Manager to sign the PUD Permit for R�T Addition, PUD #91.
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*Bids - Squad Cars
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to purchase
from the 2002 State of Minnesota Vehicle contract from Superior Ford three marked police
squad cars for a totaling $63,727 and one fire vehicle totaling $20,873.
Council/Staff Workshop Dates
William Joynes introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
The Council set February 9, 2002 at 9:00 a.m. in the Brookview Golf Grill as the date for
the Council/Staff Workshop.
Staff will prepare a preliminary agenda for distribution to the Council. The Council was
requested to notify staff of any additions and/or corrections to the agenda.
Announcements of Meetinqs
A Legislative Breakfast meeting will be held on January 26, 2002 at 9:00 a.m. at the Crystal
City Hall.
Announcements of Meetinqs - Reset Meetinq Dates
William Joynes introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to reset the
following City Council Meetings: March 5 to March 4; April 2 to April 1; June 18 to June 17;
August 6 to August 5; November 5 to November 4 and December 3 to December 2, 2002,
and the following Council/Manager Meetings: September 10 to September 9, 2002.
Announcements of Meetinqs - Set Date for Board of Review
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to set April 23,
2002 at 7:00 p.m. as the date and time for the Board of Review.
Mavor and Council Communications
Council Member Tremere reviewed the structure of the Council and talked about the law
regarding the acceptance of gifts.
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Council Assiqnments - Leaque of Minnesota Cities, Association of Metropolitan
Municipalities, Council Commission Subcommittees, and Council Representatives
Mayor Loomis introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Tremere and motion carried unanimously to make the
following appointments:
Legislative Liaison and Spokesperson - Mayor Loomis
League of Minnesota Cities - Council Member Johnson, Delegate; and Council Member
Grayson, Alternate - 1 year term
Association of Metropolitan Municipalities - Council Member LeSuer, Delegate; and Mayor
Loomis, Alternate - 1 year term
Planning Commission Subcommittee - Council Members LeSuer and Tremere
Human Rights Commission - Council Member Grayson and Mayor Loomis
Open Space and Recreation Commission - Council Members Johnson and LeSuer
Environmental Commission - Council Members LeSuer and Tremere
Human Services Foundation - Council Member Johnson
Northwest Suburban Cable Communications Commission - Council Member Tremere
Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Executive Board - Council Member LeSuer
Council Appointments - Assistant Weed Inspector, Housinq and Redevelopment
Authority, Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Executive Board, Northwest
Suburban Cable Commission, Human Riqhts Commission, and Human Services
Foundation
Mayor Loomis will appoint Ron Hammer as the Assistant Weed Inspector for a one year
term.
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to make the
following appointments:
Housing and Redevelopment Authority - Linda Loomis for a two year term and Scott
Grayson and Blair Tremere for a four year term.
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Position of Citv Manaqer
Council Member LeSuer proposed the City enter into a contract with Bill Joynes to be hired
as the City Manager beginning in April 2002.
MOVED by Tremere, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to authorize
Cou�cil Members Grayson and LeSuer meet with Bill Joynes to determine the feasibility
and report back to the Council at its next Council meeting January 22, 2002.
Adiournment
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the
meeting at 8:15 p.m.
Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
ATTEST:
Judy Nally, Administrative Assistant