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02-05-02 CC Minutes Regular Meeting of the City Council February 5, 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 February 5, 2002 at 6:30 p.m. The following members were present: Grayson, Johnson, LeSuer, Loomis, and Tremere. Also present were: William Joynes, City Manager; Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public Works; Allen Barnard, City Attorney; and Judy Nally, Administrative Secretary. Citizen Input Mayor Loomis introduced the agenda item. Hearing and seeing no one, the Mayor continued the meeting. Citizen Input - Landscapinq Material - 5545 Golden Vallev Road Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council. William Joynes answered questions from the Council. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the report from Jeannine Clancy, dated January 31, 2002. The Council delayed action on this item until after the Council reviews the budget at the Council/Staff Workshop on February 9, 2002. Approval of Minutes: Citv Council Meetinq - January 22, 2002 MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve the City Council Meeting minutes of January 22, 2002 as submitted. Approval of Aqenda MOVED by Grayson, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the agenda of February 5, 2002 as submitted. 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 (*), as submitted. Council Member Tremere stated he would abstain from voting on the Gambling License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement for the Optimist Club of Golden Valley stating a potential conflict of interest. Mayor Loomis read the items listed on the consent agenda. Regular Meeting of the City Council February 5, 2002 Page 2 *Approval of Check Reqister 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 License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - Minnesota Waterfowl Association MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of notice requirement for the Minnesota Waterfowl Association. *Gamblinq License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Reauirement - The Optimist Club of Golden Vallev MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried to receive and file the gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of notice requirement for The Optimist Club of Golden Valley. Council Member Tremere abstained from voting on this item stating a potential conflict of interest. Off Sale Liquor License - Golden Vallev Liquor Barrel, Inc. d/b/a Golden Vallev Liquor Barrel William Joynes introduced the item and answered questions from the Council. MOVED by Johnson, seconded by LeSuer and motion carried unanimously to approve the off sale liquor license for Golden Valley Liquor Barrel, Inc. d/b/a Golden Valley Liquor Barrel. *Minutes of Boards and Commissions MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and file the minutes received as follows: Human Services Foundation - January 14, 2002 Joint Water Commission - November 14, 2001 Families Sharing the Dream - December 20, 2001 Regular Meeting of the City Council February 5, 2002 Page 3 Adoption of Fee Resolution Don Taylor, Finance Director introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council. Jeannine Clancy and William Joynes answered questions from the Council. Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 02-9 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FEES AS PROVIDED IN THE CITY CODE 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. Call for Public Hearinqs - 2002 Pavement Manaqement Proqram - 01 SI 2 - Countrv Club Drive - 2/19/02; 02 SI 1 - Meadow Lane North Area - 3/4/02; and 02 SI 2 - South Tyrol and Unitv Avenue North Areas - 3/4/02 Jeannine Clancy introduced the agenda items and answered questions from the Council. Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 02-10 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT 01 SI 2 COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE, RHODE ISLAND AVENUE NORTH TO DOUGLAS DRIVE The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member LeSuer 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. Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 02-11 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT 02 SI 1 MEADOW LANE NORTH AREA Regular Meeting of the City Council February 5, 2002 Page 4 Call for Public Hearinqs -2002 Pavement Manaqement Proqram - 01 SI 2 - Countrv Club Drive - 2/19/02; 02 SI 1 - Meadow Lane North Area - 3/4/02; and 02 SI 2 - South Tyrol and Unity Avenue North Areas - 3/4/02 - Continued 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. Member LeSuer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 02-12 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON CERTAIN PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT 02 SI 2 SOUTH TYROL AREA AND UNITY AVENUE NORTH AREA 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. Announcements of Meetinqs The National League of Cities will be holding four Audio Conferences on a variety of topics from February until June, 2002. Council Members were requested to notify staff if they wish to be registered. Staff was requested to notify the Board and Commission Chairs of the dates and topics. A Pavement Management Program Open House will be held on February 7, 2002 at City Hall. A Council/Staff Workshop will be held on February 9, 2002 at the Brookview Golf Grill beginning at 8:30 a.m. A Families Sharing the Dream Event will be held at the Perpich Center for Performing Arts on February 9, 2002 at 6:00 p.m. A meeting regarding Gypsy Moths will be held on February 11, 2002 at the Jewish Community Center at 7:00 p.m. The next Council/Manager Meeting will be held on February 12, 2002 at 5:30 p.m. Regular Meeting of the City Council February 5, 2002 Page 5 Announcements of Meetinqs - Continued The Housing and Redevelopment Authority Meeting will be held on February 12, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. Pavement Management Program Open Houses will be held on February 13 and February 14, 2002 at City HaIL The next City Council meeting will be held on February 19, 2002 at 6:30 p.m. A Legislative Breakfast will be held on February 23, 2002 at the Crystal City Hall at 9:30 a.m. There will be a City Council Meeting on March 4, 2002 at 6:30 p.m. There will be a League of Minnesota Cities Legislative Conference on February 28, 2002. Mavor and Council Communications No action and/or discussion took place Citv Manaqer Position Report and Authorizinq Independent Leqal Counsel Council Member Grayson introduced the agenda item. Allen Barnard and William Joynes answered questions from the Council. MOVED by Grayson, seconded by Tremere and motion carried unanimously to ask two members of the City Council to talk to Mr. Joynes to discuss a possible revision and/or rescinding of the December 18, 2001 Amended Employment Agreement prior to the Council/Staff workshop, review their meeting at the Workshop and determine what action will be taken at the Special City Council Meeting. Mayor Loomis and Council Member LeSuer will meet with Mr. Joynes. Staff will provide at the Council/Staff Workshop information regarding courses of action that other City Councils have taken when hiring a new City Manager. City Manaqer Position Report and Authorizinq Independent Leqal Counsel MOVED by Tremere, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to set a Special City Council meeting for February 12, 2002 at 6:30 p.m. The agenda will consist of the following items. Authorization to Sign Amended Employment Agreement for City Manager; City Manager Search Process and Authorizing Independent Legal Counsel. Regular Meeting of the City Council February 5, 2002 Page 6 Citv Manaqer Position Report and Authorizinq Independent Leqal Counsel - Continued The Council did not consider Resolution 02-13, Resolution Authorizing Independent Legal Counsel. Citv's Input on Leqislative Reapportionment Mayor Loomis introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council. William Joynes answered questions from the Council. Member Tremere introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption, as amended: removal of the eighth paragraph regarding congressional districts: RESOLUTION 02-14 RESOLUTION REQUESTING REDISTRICTING AUTHORITY TO INCLUDE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY WHOLLY WITHIN A SUBURBAN-BASED CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT AND WITHIN A SINGLE LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member LeSuer 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. Mayor Loomis will present the resolution to the Redistricting Panel at the hearing. Set Time for Council/Manaqer and Housinu and Redevelopment Authoritv Meetinqs William Joynes stated that any amendments to the meeting times are set by Ordinance. The Council will discuss the item at the Council/Staff Workshop. Set Additional Citv Council Meetinq Dates The Council will discuss the item at the Council/Staff Workshop. Regular Meeting of the City Council February 5, 2002 Page 7 Adiournment Mayor Loomis adjourned the meeting at 8:54 p.m. Linda R. Loomis, Mayor ATTEST: �,, � d Nally, ministrative cretary