2023-08-15 Regular Meeting
August 15, 2023 — 6:30 PM
Council Chambers
Hybrid Meeting
CITY COUNCIL 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.
1A. Pledge of Allegiance and Land Acknowledgement
Aiden and Dylan Casey of Boy Scout Troop #268 joined Mayor Harris in leading the Pledge of
Allegiance. Mayor Harris also read the City’s Land Acknowledgement statement.
1B. Roll Call
Present: Mayor Shep Harris, Council Members Sophia Ginis, Maurice Harris, Denise La Mere-
Anderson, and Gillian Rosenquist
Staff present: City Manager Cruikshank, City Attorney Cisneros, Assistant City Engineer Kakach,
Recreation Supervisor Stutzman, Recreation Coordinator Champa, Fire Chief Crelly,
Fire Inspector Jarta, Communications Director Weiler, Communications Specialist
Peters, and City Clerk Schyma
1C. Recognition of Parks and Recreation Junior Leader Volunteers
Recreation Coordinator Champa and Recreation Supervisor Stutzman discussed the program and
presented awards to 2023 Junior Leader Volunteers – Leland Jarta and Ana Semsch. They also
recognized 2023 Junior Leader Volunteers – Leo Adrian, Fran Garry-Skujins, Casper Smith, and
Reese Spears who were unable to attend tonight’s meeting.
1D. New Employee Introductions
Fire Chief Crelly introduced Fire Inspector Kevin Jarta and Communications Director Weiler
introduced Communications Specialist Madeline Peters.
2. Additions and Corrections to Agenda
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by M. Harris to approve the agenda as submitted.
Motion carried 5-0.
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3. Consent Agenda
Approval of Consent Agenda - All items listed under this heading are considered to be routine
by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no discussion of these
items unless a Council Member so requests in which event the item will be removed from the
general order of business and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by La Mere-Anderson to approve the Consent Agenda as revised:
removal of Item #3D. Adopt Resolution No. 23-069 Approving Ballot Language for Referendum on
Local Sales Tax.
Motion carried 5-0.
3A. Approval of City Council Minutes:
3A.1. Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of July 18, 2023
3A.2. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of July 18, 2023
3B. Licenses:
3B.1. Approve New Massage Establishment License - Two Little Hands
3B.2. Approve Temporary On-Sale Liquor License - Good Shepherd Catholic Church Event
on September 16
3B.3. Approve Temporary On-Sale Liquor License and Gambling License Exemption and Waiver
of Notice Requirement - Chester Bird American Legion Post 523 Event on September 17
3B.4. Receive and File - Gambling License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement -
American Legion Auxiliary Post 523 Event on September 22
3B.5. Receive and File - Gambling License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - Sons
of the American Legion Post 523 - Events on October 28 and November 17
3C. Bids, Quotes, and Contracts:
3C.1. Approve Purchase of a Wheel Loader from Nuss Truck & Equipment
3C.2. Approve Purchase of a Mower from MTI Distributing, Inc.
3C.3. Ballfield Rehabilitation Project for Tapper Field, Sutton Field, and Isaacson Field #1
3C.4. Sun Shelter Installation at Scheid Park
3D. Adopt Resolution No. 23-069 Approving Ballot Language for Referendum on Local Sales Tax
3E. Approve Summary of Conclusion Regarding City Manager Performance Closed Evaluation
from Executive Session on August 8, 2023
3F. Adopt Resolution 23-070, Approval of Plat for Niewald Lyons Addition
3G. Adopt Resolution No. 23-071, Approval of Plat for Fretham 30th Addition
3. Items Removed From the Consent Agenda:
3D. Adopt Resolution No. 23-069 Approving Ballot Language for Referendum on Local Sales Tax
Council Members Harris and Rosenquist thanked staff for incorporating suggestions from the
August 8 Council work session, especially using as much plain language as possible.
Motion by M. Harris, Second by Rosenquist to adopt Resolution No. 23-069 approving ballot
language for referendum on local sales tax and authorizing an election thereon during the 2023
General Election on November 7.
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Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: S. Harris, Ginis, M. Harris, La Mere-
Anderson, Rosenquist. Opposed: N/A)
4. Public Hearing
4A. Approve Easement Vacation for Luther Auto Group at 8855 Wayzata Boulevard
Assistant City Engineer Kakach discussed the staff report, need for continuation of the public
hearing, and tabling of the item to the September 5 Council Meeting.
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing.
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by La Mere-Anderson to continue the public hearing and to table
the consideration of Resolution No. 23-072 Vacating a Portion of Platted Drainage and Utility
Easement RLT 2nd Addition (Lot 2, Block 1) until the September 5, 2023 City Council Meeting.
Motion carried 5-0.
4B. Adopt Resolutions No. 23-073 and No. 23-074, Approving Easement Vacations
for Meadowbrook School at 5430 Glenwood Avenue.
Assistant City Engineer Kakach discussed the staff report, need for continuation of the public
hearing, and tabling of the items to the September 5 Council Meeting.
Mayor Harris opened the public hearings.
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by M. Harris to continue the public hearing and to table the
consideration of Resolution No. 23-073 Vacating Platted Drainage and Utility Easement
Meadowbrook School 3rd Addition PUD No. 90 until the September 5, 2023 City Council Meeting.
Motion carried 5-0.
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by La Mere-Anderson to continue the public hearing and to table
the consideration of Resolution No. 23-074 Vacating The Easement to the Extent Affecting the
Land Described as Part of Parcel 306B In Quit Claim Deed Dated November 12, 2014, until the
September 5, 2023 City Council Meeting.
Motion carried 5-0.
5. Old Business
6. New Business
6A. Review of Council Calendar
Mayor Harris reviewed upcoming city meetings, events, and holiday closures.
6B. Mayor and Council Communications
1. Other Committee/Meeting updates
Mayor Harris summarized a recent meeting of local government officials who gathered to discuss
a perceived increase in juvenile crime.
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7. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 7:20 pm.
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ATTEST: Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
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Theresa J. Schyma, City Clerk
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