2022-07-19 Regular Meeting
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
City Council meetings are being conducted in a hybrid format with in -person and remote options
for attending, participating, and commenting. The public can make statements in this meeting
during public comment sections, including the public forum beginning at 6:20 pm.
1. Call to Order
Mayor Harris called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
A. Pledge of Allegiance and Land Acknowledgement
Mayor Harris led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance and read the City’s Land
Acknowledgement statement.
B. Roll Call
Present: Mayor Shep Harris, Council Members Maurice Harris, Denise La Mere-Anderson,
Gillian Rosenquist, and Kimberly Sanberg
Staff present: City Manager Cruikshank, City Attorney Cisneros, Physical Development
Director Nevinski, Planning Manager Zimmerman, and City Clerk Schyma
C. Proclamation Recognizing National Night Out – August 2, 2022
City Manager Cruikshank presented an overview of the proclamation.
Motion by M. Harris, Second by Sanberg to support a proclamation recognizing National Night
Out – Tuesday, August 2.
Motion carried 5-0.
2. Additions and Corrections to Agenda
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by Sanberg to approve the meeting agenda as submitted.
Motion carried 5-0.
3. Consent Agenda
July 19, 2022 – 6:30 pm
Council Chambers
Hybrid Meeting
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Motion by M. Harris, Second by La Mere-Anderson to approve the Consent Agenda as
submitted.
Motion carried 5-0.
A. Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes – June 7, 2022
B. Approval of Check Register
C. Licenses:
1. Approve Temporary On-Sale Liquor License – The Loppet Foundation
D. Boards, Commission, and Task Forces:
1. Receive and File PEACE Commission 2021 Annual Report and 2022 Work Plan
2. Receive and File Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes – May 28, 2022
E. Bids, Quotes and Contracts:
1. Approve Purchase of Three Ford F-150s Pickups in an amount not-to-exceed
$125,000
2. Approve Trade-In and Purchase of a Tandem Axle Dump Truck and Equipment from
Nuss Truck & Equipment and Towmaster Truck Equipment
F. Grants and Donations:
1. Approve Resolution No. 22-064 Accepting the Second Half of Federal Grant Funds
from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and Resolution No. 22-065 Allocating to
the General Fund for Equity and Inclusion Outreach Specialist and Hennepin County
Embedded Social Worker
4. Public Hearing
A. Approve Ordinance No. 740 – Zoning Map Amendments to Achieve Conformance with
the 2040 Comprehensive Plan
Planning Manager Zimmerman presented the staff report.
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing.
Richard Sheehan, 1533 Xenia Ave, had questions regarding a specific property that would be
impacted with the proposed amendments.
Amy Overby, 3211 St. Margaret Drive, stated she is opposed to the amendments and believes
that only the people in the neighborhood where these changes are proposed should be allowed
to comment.
Catherine O’Malley, 2200 Glenwood Parkway, stated she is opposed to the proposed
amendments.
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Ruth Paradise, 8515 Duluth Street, spoke in favor of affordable housing in Golden Valley and
believes the city has to consider the whole community and not individual neighborhoods when
making these decisions.
Loren Overby, 3211 St. Margaret Drive, stated he is opposed to the proposed amendments and
does not believe that people who live outside of the neighborhood should be able to give an
opinion on land use changes.
Cathy Waldhauser, 3220 Orchard, spoke in favor of the proposal and for more affordable
housing in Golden Valley.
Mayor Harris closed the public hearing.
Motion by La Mere-Anderson, Second by Rosenquist to adopt Ordinance No. 740, Rezoning
Certain Properties to Achieve Conformance with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan.
Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: M. Harris, S. Harris, La Mere-
Anderson, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
B. Approve Resolution No. 22-066 – Amendments to the Future Land Use Map to Complete
2040 Comprehensive Plan Update
Planning Manager Zimmerman presented the staff report.
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing.
Alaina Hopponen, 2400 Valders Avenue North, stated she is opposed to the proposed
amendments.
Ruth Paradise, 8515 Duluth Street, discussed the Winnetka parcels as an opportunity and
presented a few alternate ideas.
Cathy Waldhauser, 3220 Orchard, asked questions about R-2 zoning and the number of stories
allowed. She stated that if multiple stories are possible then it would provide a lot of flexibility .
Mayor Harris closed the public hearing
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by Sanberg to adopt Resolution No. 22-066, Amending the
Future Land Use Map to Complete 2040 Comprehensive Plan and authorize staff to forward the
changes to the Metropolitan Council for Approval.
Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: M. Harris, S. Harris, La Mere-
Anderson, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
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5. Old Business
A.
6. New Business
All Ordinances listed under this heading are eligible for public input.
A. First Consideration of Ordinances Related to the Regulation and Sale of
Tetrahydrocannabinol Products
Interim Ordinance No. 741 Prohibiting the Sale, Testing, Manufacturing, and
Distribution of THC Products
Ordinance No. 741 Amending Chapter 16—Licensing to Add Article XIX.
Tetrahydrocannabinol Products
City Manager Cruikshank discussed recent legislation and information coming out of committee
meetings around the metro area regarding tetrahydrocannabinol products.
City Attorney Cisneros discussed the staff report and the options available to the Council
including a moratorium ordinance or an ordinance licensing tetrahydrocannabinol products in
the City.
This item is eligible for public input.
Cap O'Rourke, representing businesses that are currently selling THC items in Golden Valley,
stated that THC products have been sold in Golden Valley for the last four years. He further
discussed the history of various cannabis products and their regulations.
Paul Chirpa, owner of Discover CBD at 8000 Olson Memorial Hwy, spoke in favor of the
licensing option for THC products.
Scott Farrell, representative from Down in the Valley, spoke in favor of the licensing option for
THC products.
Randy Anderson, resident and licensed drug addiction counselor, had questions about how
business owners provide advice to their customers about THC products. He believes it is
unethical for business owners to provide medical advice regarding THC products.
Ignacio Cisneros, 501 Varner Circle, spoke in favor of the licensing option for THC products as he
believes licensing would be safer for consumers so they know the kind of products they are
consuming.
The Council consensus was to move forward with an ordinance licensing tetrahydrocannabinol
products in the City and directing staff to add consideration of a zoning ordinance regulating
the location of retail establishments engaged in the sale of tetrahydrocannabinol products at an
upcoming Planning Commission meeting.
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Motion by Sanberg, Second by Rosenquist to adopt first reading of Ordinance No. 741
amending Chapter 16—Licensing to add Article XIX. Tetrahydrocannabinol Products.
Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: M. Harris, S. Harris, La Mere-
Anderson, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by Sanberg to direct staff to add consideration of a zoning
ordinance regulating the location of retail establishments engaged in the sale of
tetrahydrocannabinol products at an upcoming Planning Commission meeting and hold a public
hearing regarding the same.
Motion carried 5-0.
B. Review of Council Calendar
Mayor Harris reviewed upcoming city meetings, events, and holiday closures.
C. Mayor and Council Communications
1. Other Committee/Meeting updates
7. Adjournment
Motion by Sanberg, Second by M. Harris to adjourn the meeting at 10:00 pm.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Theresa J. Schyma, City Clerk
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