2022-08-03 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.
Additional Remote Locations: Due to out-of-state travel, Mayor Harris and Council Member
Harris joined via Webex in accordance with Minnesota Statutes § 13D.02 from the following
locations:
Jackson Memorial Library, Community Room, 71 Main Street, Tenant's Harbor ME 04860
Austin Public Library, Room 509, 710 W Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, TX 78701
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, Physical Development Director Nevinski, and City
Clerk Schyma
C. Proclamation Recognizing Don and Mary Anderson
Golden Valley Historical Society Liaison/Council Member La Mere-Anderson discussed the
proclamation.
Motion by La Mere-Anderson, Second by Rosenquist to support a proclamation
recognizing Don and Mary Anderson.
Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: M. Harris, S. Harris, La Mere-
Anderson, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
2. Additions and Corrections to Agenda
August 3, 2022 – 6:30 pm
Council Chambers
Hybrid Meeting
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Motion by Rosenquist, Second by Sanberg to approve the meeting agenda as submitted.
Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: M. Harris, S. Harris, La Mere-
Anderson, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
3. Consent Agenda
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by Sanberg to approve the Consent Agenda as revised:
removal of Item #3C1 - Accept Resignation from the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Commission and #3C2 - Approve Appointment to the Police Employment, Accountability, and
Community Engagement (PEACE) Commission.
Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: M. Harris, S. Harris, La Mere-
Anderson, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
A. Approval of Check Register
B. Licenses:
1. Gambling License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement – Church of St.
Margaret Mary
C. Boards, Commission, and Task Forces:
1. Accept Resignation from the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission
2. Approve Appointment to the Police Employment, Accountability, and Community
Engagement (PEACE) Commission
D. Bids, Quotes and Contracts:
1. Approve Emergency Storm Sewer Repair on Theodore Wirth Parkway by Valley-Rich
Co., Inc.
2. Approve Contract for Replacement of Park Shelter Furnaces with Flare Heating and
Air Conditioning
3. Approve Agreement with Breck School for Community Service Officer- Traffic
Control
E. Adopt Resolution No. 22-067 Approving Final Plat for Harold Avenue Addition
F. Approve Sworn Peace Officer Hiring and Retention Incentive MOU between the City of
Golden Valley and Law Enforcement Labor Service, Locals #27, #304, and #485
3. Items Removed From the Consent Agenda:
3C1. Accept Resignation from the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission
Council Member La Mere-Anderson thanked Teresa Sit for her service on the commission.
Motion by La Mere-Anderson, Second by M. Harris to accept the resignation of Teresa Sit from
the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission.
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Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: M. Harris, S. Harris, La Mere-
Anderson, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
3C2. Approve Appointment to the Police Employment, Accountability, and Community
Engagement (PEACE) Commission
Motion by Sanberg, Second by La Mere-Anderson to appoint Janet Frisch to the Police
Employment, Accountability, and Community Engagement (PEACE) Commission.
Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: M. Harris, S. Harris, La Mere-
Anderson, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
4. Public Hearing
5. Old Business
A.
6. New Business
A. Review of Council Calendar
Mayor Harris reviewed upcoming city meetings, events, and holiday closures.
B. Mayor and Council Communications
1. Other Committee/Meeting updates
7. Adjournment
Motion by Sanberg, Second by Rosenquist to adjourn the meeting at 7:05 pm.
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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Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Theresa J. Schyma, City Clerk
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