2023-08-02 Regular Meeting
August 2, 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
Mayor Harris led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance and 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, Communications Director Weiler,
Planning Manager Zimmerman, Planning Intern Siro, Sustainability Specialist
Kehrberg, and City Clerk Schyma
1C. Introduction of Public Safety Community Engagement Partner - Level 719
Communications Director Weiler discussed the selection process and project goals for the City’s
new public safety community engagement partner, Level 719.
Kelley Nicole Williams and Raquel Burgett, Level 719, introduced themselves and discussed their
first week interacting with staff and community members.
2. Additions and Corrections to Agenda
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by La Mere-Anderson to approve the agenda as submitted.
Motion carried 5-0.
3. Consent Agenda
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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 La Mere-Anderson, Second by Rosenquist to approve the Consent Agenda as revised:
removal of Items #3D.1. Adopt Resolution No. 23-067 Accepting a Community Safety Grant from
CenterPoint Energy and #3D.2. Adopt Resolution No. 23-068 for Acceptance of Donation from
Michelle Christensen and Golden Valley One Good Deed for Four Play Pods to Create a New Play
Trail at Brookview Park and Lions Park.
Motion carried 5-0.
3A. Approval of City Check Registers
3B. Licenses:
3B.1. Gambling License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - Church of St.
Margaret Mary
3B.2. Gambling License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - SouthWest Options
for Women
3C. Bids, Quotes, and Contracts:
3C.1. Authorize Agreement for DeCola Ponds SEA School-Wildwood Park Restoration Project
#23-14 with RES Great Lakes, LLC
3C.2. Approve Professional Services Agreement with Bolton and Men k for Design and
Construction Services on Adair Avenue Watermain Rehabilitation Project No. 23-17
3C.3. Authorize Agreement for DeCola Ponds SEA-Wildwood Outlet Pipe Replacement Project
#23-15 with Bituminous Roadways, Inc
3D. Grants and Donations:
3D.1. Adopt Resolution No. 23-067 Accepting a Community Safety Grant from
CenterPoint Energy
3D.2. Adopt Resolution No. 23-068 for Acceptance of Donation from Michelle Christensen and
Golden Valley One Good Deed for Four Play Pods to Create a New Play Trail at Brookview
Park and Lions Park
3. Items Removed From the Consent Agenda:
3D.1. Adopt Resolution No. 23-067 Accepting a Community Safety Grant from CenterPoint
Energy
Council Member Harris discussed the grant that the Fire Department will use towards the
purchase of key Emergency Medical Services (EMS) equipment, upgrading/adding safety
equipment for firefighter safety and upgrading forcible entry equipment. He further thanked
CenterPoint Energy for awarding the grant to Golden Valley.
Motion by M. Harris, Second by Rosenquist to adopt Resolution No. 23-067 Accepting the
CenterPoint Community Safety Grant for the purchase of safety equipment.
Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: S. Harris, Ginis, M. Harris, La Mere-
Anderson, Rosenquist. Opposed: N/A)
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3D.2. Adopt Resolution No. 23-068 for Acceptance of Donation from Michelle Christensen and
Golden Valley One Good Deed for Four Play Pods to Create a New Play Trail at Brookview
Park and Lions Park
Council Member Rosenquist discussed the donation and thanked Michelle Christensen and Golden
Valley One Good Deed for their ongoing and generous contributions to the community.
Council Member La Mere-Anderson said Golden Valley is very fortunate to have One Good Deed
as they are an asset to the community.
Council Member Ginis added that this is a great example of how cross-sector collaboration helps
move things forward.
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by M. Harris to adopt Resolution No. 23-068 to accept donation
from Michelle Christensen and Golden Valley One Good Deed for the construction, materials,
equipment and installation to add four play pods creating a new Play Trail at B rookview Park and
Lions Park.
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. Public Hearing and Adoption of Ordinance No. 769 - Revocation of Conditional Use
Permit 163 - 1109 Zane Ave N - Shapco Printing, Inc.
Planning Manager Zimmerman discussed the staff report, history of the site, neighbor concerns,
and the conditional use permit.
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing.
Mary Pat Gibbs, 1113 Welcome Circle, presented a letter to Council signed by over twenty
neighbors to keep the CUP in place and have staff continue to work with the property owner. She
stated the neighborhood has concerns that if the CUP is removed, the problem will get worse. She
added that she wants the property owner to be held accountable for keeping their word with the
CUP.
Ann Bennion, 1125 Welcome Circle, questioned what happens to parking and the 60-foot buffer
on the site if the CUP disappears. She further added that the neighborhood gave up a deed
restriction so that the CUP could originally move forward. For this reason, she believes that the
CUP was also an agreement with the neighborhood.
Mayor Harris closed the public hearing.
Planning Manager Zimmerman responded to questions about removing the CUP , the process if the
property owner were to apply for a future CUP, parking implications, and the 60-foot buffer.
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City Attorney Cisneros discussed the history of the deed restriction on this property, including that
the deed restriction is no longer enforceable under Minnesota Statutes, section 500.20. She also
discussed the issues with leaving a CUP in place with a non-compliant property owner.
Council Member Harris asked about penalties for the property owner not following the terms of
the CUP for four years. He asked if there are any other remedies besides revocation.
Planning Manager Zimmerman responded that administrative citations are meant to rectify
violations of the City Code. The ability to create a CUP is in the City Code but the specific
conditions in the permit are outside of the Code. The remedy for non-compliance with a CUP is
revocation.
Council Member La Mere-Anderson discussed how this property and non-compliant CUP have
impacted the neighborhood.
Council Member Harris thanked the neighborhood for voicing their concerns and attending
meetings regarding this CUP. He stated that he thinks revoking the CUP is the better option to
ensure the property owner starts being a better neighbor to the surrounding area.
Motion by La Mere-Anderson, Second by Rosenquist to approve Ordinance No. 769, rescinding
Ordinance No. 648, 2nd Series, and therefore revoking Conditional Use Permit No. 163 for Shapco
Printing, Inc.
Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: S. Harris, Ginis, M. Harris, La Mere-
Anderson, Rosenquist. Opposed: N/A)
4B. Public Hearing and Adoption of Ordinance No. 770 - Approving Conditional Use Permit
No. 176 to Allow for the Continued Use of a Boathouse within the Shoreland Overlay
District
Planning Intern Siro discussed the staff report and the conditions for approval of the CUP which
include:
1. Applicant shall follow through with proposed shoreland restoration as described in the
provided bid sheet.
2. The shed shall continue to be used solely for equipment storage.
3. In event of replacement, the applicant can expand the shed by one foot of length or width,
but without getting closer to the north property line or shoreline.
4. This approval is subject to all other state, federal, and local ordinances, regulations, or laws
with authority over this development.
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing.
Jessica Roe, applicant, discussed the need for the CUP and was available to answer any questions.
Mayor Harris closed the public hearing.
Council Member Rosenquist, BZA liaison, provided some background about the discussion that
occurred at the BZA meeting when this item was on their agenda for consideration.
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Motion by Rosenquist, Second by M. Harris to adopt Ordinance No. 770 approving Conditional
Use Permit 176, allowing for the continued use of a boathouse within the Shoreland Overlay
District at 1840 Major Drive.
Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: S. Harris, Ginis, M. Harris, La Mere-
Anderson, Rosenquist. Opposed: N/A)
5. Old Business
6. New Business
All Ordinances listed under this heading are eligible for public input.
6A. Second Consideration of Ordinance No. 768 - Updates to Solid Waste Ordinance
(Backyard Composting)
Sustainability Specialist Kehrberg discussed the staff report.
Mayor Harris opened the item for public comment. As there were no comments, the public
comment session was closed.
Council Member La Mere-Anderson stated that the communication on this topic was excellent,
especially for those residents who may not know much about organics and composting. The
outreach was proactive, timely, informative, and well done.
Sustainability Specialist Kehrberg discussed Sustainability Day at the Farmers Market and
questions he received from residents, especially from individuals in multi-family buildings.
Motion by Ginis, Second by Rosenquist to adopt the second consideration of Ordinance No. 768
amending Chapter 22 of the Golden Valley City Code to update language regarding composting.
Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: S. Harris, Ginis, M. Harris, La Mere-
Anderson, Rosenquist. Opposed: N/A)
6B. Review of Council Calendar
Mayor Harris reviewed upcoming city meetings, events, and holiday closures.
6C. Mayor and Council Communications
1. Other Committee/Meeting updates
7. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 7:53 pm.
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ATTEST: Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
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Theresa J. Schyma, City Clerk
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