11-20-01 CC MinutesRegular Meeting
of the
City Council
November 20, 2001
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 November 20, 2001 at 6:30 p.m.
The following members were present: Anderson, Bakken, Johnson, LeSuer and Micks.
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 Anderson introduced the agenda item. Hearing and seeing no one, the Mayor
continued the meeting.
Approval of Minutes: Canvassinq Board Meeting - November 7, 2001; and City
Council Meeting - November 7, 2001
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the Canvassing Board Meeting minutes for November 7, 2001 as submitted and the City
Council Meeting minutes of November 7, 2001 as amended: Public Hearing - Ordinance
#260 - General Plan Approval - Amendment #1 - PUD #74 - Hidden Lakes Development
(South of the intersection of Hidden Lakes Parkway and Golden Valley Road) - the
ordinance was moved by LeSuer.
Approval of Agenda
MOVED by Johnson, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to approve the
agenda of November 20, 2001 as amended: Addition of Manager's Item - Council Member
Micks Suggestions Regarding Resident Survey.
Approval of Consent Agenda
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to approve the
items on the consent agenda, indicated by an asterisk (*), as submitted.
Mayor Anderson read the items listed on the consent agenda.
*Approval of Check Register
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
payment of the bills as submitted.
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*General Business and Heating Licenses
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to authorize the
issuance of licenses as recommended by staff.
*Minutes of Boards and Commissions
MOVED by LeSuer, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to receive and
file the minutes received as follows:
Planning Commission - October 22, 2001
Board of Zoning Appeals - September 25, 2001
Building Board of Review - September 5, 2001
*Authorization to Sign Agreement with DNR for Natural Resource Inventor
Member LeSuer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 01-68
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING GRANT APPLICATION AND EXECUTION OF AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF MINNESOTA, DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL
RESOURCES FOR A NATURAL RESOURCES INVENTORY
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Bakken
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Anderson,
Bakken, Johnson, LeSuer, and Micks; 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.
*Continue Participation in the Local Housing Incentives Account Program Under the
Metropolitan Livable Communities Act - Calendar 2002
Member LeSuer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION 01-69
RESOLUTION ELECTING TO CONTINUE PARTICIPATING IN THE
LOCAL HOUSING INCENTIVES ACCOUNT PROGRAM UNDER
THE METROPOLITAN LIVABLE COMMUNITIES ACT - CALENDAR YEAR 2002
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Bakken
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Anderson,
Bakken, Johnson, LeSuer, and Micks; 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.
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Receipt of Community Partnership Award from Mutual of American Foundation and
Twin Citv Tree Trust
William Joynes introduced the agenda item and answered questions from the Council.
Tom Klatt, Public Works Maintenance Manager, reviewed the programs that have been
conducted over the years by the Twin City Tree Trust.
Receipt of Community Partnership Award from Mutual of America Foundation and
Twin City Tree Trust - Continued
The Mayor and City Council appreciates receiving the Community Partnership Award, 2000
Merit Finalist for Summer Youth Employment and Training Program and expressed their
appreciation to the staff and participants of the program.
Call for Public Hearing - Ordinance Amendment - Adult Day Care Centers as
Conditional Uses -12/3/01
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
MOVED by Bakken, seconded by Micks and motion carried unanimously to call for a public
hearing to consider an ordinance amendment regarding adult day care centers in various
zoning districts for December 3, 2001.
Announcements of Meetings
The Meadowbrook Community Center open house will be held on November 29, 2001
from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
A Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council Forum will be held on November 29, 2001
from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Maple Grove Community Center.
The Council will hold an Executive Session on December 3, 2001 at 5:00 p.m. to conduct
the City Manager evaluation.
The next City Council meeting is December 3, 2001 beginning at 6:30 p.m.
The next Council/Manager Meeting will be held on December 11, 2001 at 5:30 p.m.
The Budget Public Hearing will be held on December 11, 2001 at 7:00 p.m.
There will be a National League of Cities Audioconference on "Financing Strategies to
Support Local Aftersh000l Programming" on December 14, 2001.
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Mayor and Council Communications
Mayor Anderson welcomed the 5th grade Webelos from Pack 268 to the meeting.
Council Member Micks Suggestions Regarding Resident Survey
William Joynes introduced the agenda item.
The Council discussed the suggestions submitted by Council Member Micks. It was the
Council consensus to amend question #64 to change the words "outdoor water park" to
either outdoor recreational swimming pool or outdoor swimming pool.
The Council directed staff to report back to the new Council on potential ways to get
responses from residents regarding projects that have already occurred.
Adjournment
MOVED by Micks, seconded by Bakken and motion carried unanimously to adjourn the
meeting at 7:10 p.m.
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Mary E. nderson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jod� Nally( Administrat* Secretary