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January 14, 2020 — 6:30 pm
Council Conference Room
Golden Valley City Hall
7800 Golden Valley Road
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
The meeting began at 6:30 pm in the Council Conference Room.
Present: Mayor Harris and Council Members; Rosenquist, Fonnest, Sanberg and Harris.
Staff present: City Manager Cruikshank, City Attorney Cisneros, Physical Development Director
Nevinski, and Public Works Director Kieffer.
1. Policy for the Design, Installation, Maintenance, and Enforcement of Grease Removal Devices
Public Works Director Kieffer presented the staff report on the policy related to Grease Removal
Devices (GRDs) on Food Service Facilities. The standards outlined in the policy are put in place to
ensure compliance for the removal of Fats, Oils and Greases (collectively referred to as "FOG") at
the source of origination before the FOG discharge into the City's wastewater collection system.
The legal department is currently working on a policy to outline ordinance requirements in an
attempt to increase the compliance rates by Food Service Facilities (FSFs) in installing and reporting
maintenance and inspection of those devices.
The Council discussed overall compliance rates by FSFs and ramifications of noncompliance- mainly
blockage of pipes and backup cost of emergency repairs. Council also debated the policy and the
implications of the high maintenance levels by the City to prevent sewer backups.
The policy for the design, installation, maintenance and enforcement of GRDs will likely be added
as a topic to the February 4th City Council agenda.
2. Discussion of Facilities Needs Study
Physical Development Director Nevinski presented the staff report. In 2016, a facilities and
operations analysis of the Fire Department was conducted, and a number of factors were put up
for consideration, including updating facilities and location. In 2018, the Urban Land Institute's
Technical Assistance Panel (TAP) completed a day and a half visit to Golden Valley's downtown
area. It was noted that there are opportunities to redevelop the City Hall Campus to increase
activity and investment in the Golden Valley downtown area. Staff recognizes the importance to
conduct a more detailed facilities needs analysis for all of Golden valley's operations- with the
exception of Brookview. Staff proposes the following process for the needs analysis:
• Hire a Consultant to conduct the needs analysis
• Establish a task force to provide input and make recommendations
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• Develop a staff steering committee (Public Works, Public Safety) to work directly with the
consultant and provide operational information.
The Council discussed task force development (expectations, time commitment, etc.) and selection
criteria- as well as different platforms for gathering community input of various demographics, ages
and cultural make ups.
The Council will re -visit the topic in the near future.
3. 2020 Legislative Priorities Discussion
City Manager Cruikshank presented the draft document of the 2020 legislative priorities. The
legislative priorities determined annually by Council control the specific City legislative platform
and how it lobbies to legislators and legislative delegations. The document is broken down into
three main categories: Transportation, Environment, and Finance.
Council reviewed the priorities. They analyzed several examples and projects outlined as
opportunities for discussion with specific legislators.
4. Approve 2020 Appointments, Assignments and Reimbursements. Appointment of City Manager
to Joint Water Commission
The Council reviewed the 2020 Appointments suggestions of Council members for representatives
to various committees and subcommittees. Appointments are for a one-year term. Council
discussed a few potential corrections to the proposed appointments on the staff report.
The approval of Appointments, Assignments and Reimbursements is scheduled for the January 21,
2020 City Council meeting.
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5. Council Review of Future Draft Agendas: Housing & Redevelopment Authority January 21, City
Council January 21, City Council February 4, and Council/Manager February 11, 2020
No changes were submitted for future draft agendas.
The meeting adjourned at 7:50pm.
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Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
TdCas Romano, Assistant to the City Manager's Office
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