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12-08-20 CM Minutes7800 Golden Valley Road I Golden Valley, MN 55427 CI t! 763-593-80121 TTY 763-593-39681 763-593-8109 (fax) I www.goldenvalleymn.gov goldbi W i I City Council/Manager December 8, 2020 — 6:30 pm Virtual WebEx Meeting REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The meeting began at 6:30 pm. Present: Mayor Harris and Council Members; Rosenquist, Fonnest, Sanberg and Harris. Staff present: City Manager Cruikshank, Physical Development Director Nevinski, Finance Director Virnig, Human Resources Director Santelices, City Attorney Cisneros and Police Chief Sturgis Also present: Tessia Melvin (DDA), Dan Burns (TAFT) 1. Discussion of Support for Tax Exempt Bond Application — Golden Gardens — Sector 612 Complex Physical Development Director Nevinski presented the staff report on a proposed mixed -use development project. The Council discussed bonding allocation and the potential addition of affordable housing and green sustainable commercial space to the City. Mr. Burns and staff answered questions from the Council. The Council consensus was to bring forward a preliminary resolution of support for TEBA application to the December 15 City Council meeting. 2. School Resource Officer Discussion Police Chief Sturgis provided a brief summary of previous discussion on the approved Police School Resource Officer Program at the October 7, City Council Meeting and said he was available to answer any questions after additional discussion from the Council. The Council discussed the goals of the program and the role of the School Resource Officer (SRO) within the School District. The Council Liaison to the School District 281 and 270 Government Advisory Committees will gather input from the current program from both committees in their 2021 meetings and share the information with the rest of the Council. 3. Employee Handbook Updates Discussion Human Resources Director Santelices reviewed the proposed amendments to the Employee Handbook. The Employee Handbook amendments will be considered at the next City Council meeting on December 15. PA City of Golden Valley City Council/Manager Regular Meeting Minutes December 8, 2020.= 6:30 pm 4. Compensation and Classification Study Discussion Human Resources Director Santelices provided an overview of the results of the compensation and classification study including the proposed two-year implementation plan. The new classification structure maintains pay equity and contains 23 grades for 95 job positions. The first half of the implementation will take place in 2021 and the second half in 2022. 5. Discussion of 2021 Legislative Priorities City Manager Cruikshank presented the proposed 2021 Legislative Priorities. The council reviewed the package and the following proposed changes were made: '71. Support Funding For Bike And Pedestrian Safety Improvements To State Highway 55": Insert specific language that clarifies that funding can be used for more than just project construction. • '72. Support Comprehensive Transportation Funding": Emphasize the importance of full funding for Bus Rapid Transit on Highway 55, and highlight the City's support for The Connect Blue Line Now! Coalition. • Invert the order of the following priorities: "F1. Support Funding For Local Government Aid" and "F2. Modify Obsolete Fiscal Disparities Formula To Assist Local Units Of Government With Basic Needs". Add Conversion Therapy Ban to Legislative Priorities Include City support for changes in the MN statute that governs the arbitration process. Staff will work on the suggested revisions and bring back the item for consideration to the December 15, 2020 or January 5, 2021 City Council meeting for consideration. 6. Council Review of Future Draft Agendas 12-15-20: City Council Meeting 01-05-21: City Council Meeting 01-12-21: Council Manager Meeting 01-19-21: City Council Meeting 01-26-21: Annual Council Planning Session City of Golden Valley City Council/Manager Regular Meeting Minutes December 8, 2020 — 6:30 pm No changes were submitted for future draft agendas. The meeting adjourned at 8:50pm Shepard M. Harris, Mayor ATTEST: Tomas Romano, Assistant to the City Manager's Office This document is available in alternate formats upon a 72-hour request. Please call 763-593-8006 (TTY: 763-593-3968) to make a request. Examples of alternate formats may include large print, electronic, Braille, audiocassette, etc.