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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. Regular Meeting of the City Council January 8, 2002 Page 2 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. Regular Meeting of the City Council January 8, 2002 Page 3 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 Regular Meeting of the City Council January 8, 2002 Page 4 *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. Regular Meeting of the City Council January 8, 2002 Page 5 *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. Regular Meeting of the City Council January 8, 2002 Page 6 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. Regular Meeting of the City Council January 8, 2002 Page 7 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