2023-10-17 Regular Meeting
October 17, 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, Housing and Economic
Development Manager Shoquist, Planning Manager Zimmerman, and City Clerk
Schyma
1C. Proclamation Recognizing the League of Women Voters of Golden Valley for 75 Years
of Service
Marti Micks, President of the League of Women Voters of Golden Valley (LWVGV), invited the
Council and members of the public to a celebration on Saturday, November 11, 2023 to mark this
momentous occasion.
Council Member Rosenquist encouraged everyone to attend the celebration and see the
incredible work this organization does for the community.
Council Member La Mere-Anderson thanked the LWV for helping the community realize the
importance of local politics while also educating residents on the voting process.
Council Member Ginis discussed how the participation of local chapters of the LWV help keep
communities civically strong.
Mayor Harris presented the proclamation to Marti Micks and thanked the LWVGV for their service
to the community.
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Motion by Rosenquist, Second by La Mere-Anderson to support a proclamation recognizing the
League of Women Voters of Golden Valley for 75 years of service.
Motion carried 5-0.
1D. Elevate Business Hennepin County Presentation
Housing and Economic Development Manager Shoquist introduced Mary Matze from Elevate
Hennepin to provide the Council with a presentation.
Ms. Matze discussed the history of Elevate Hennepin and how this partner agency aims to
redefine the relationship between business and government with success translating to more jobs,
improved livelihoods, vibrant communities, and greater opportunities for Hennepin County
residents.
The Council thanked Ms. Matze for the presentation and for the important services that Elevate
Hennepin provides for local entrepreneurs and small businesses.
1E. Home Ownership Program for Equity Regional Leaders and Innovators Award from
the Minneapolis Regional Chamber
Housing and Economic Development Manager Shoquist discussed the award and how the City of
Golden Valley was recognized as one of the Regional Leaders and Innovators Honorees in
the area of Housing Affordability for the Home Ownership Program for Equity (HOPE). She further
discussed the objectives of the HOPE Program and continuing the essential work of advancing
affordable and equitable housing practices.
The Council discussed the most recent Habitat for Humanity project in Golden Valley and thanked
staff for their hard work advancing affordable housing programs.
2. Additions and Corrections to Agenda
Motion by M. Harris, Second by Rosenquist to approve the agenda as submitted.
Motion carried 5-0.
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 M. Harris, Second by La Mere-Anderson to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted.
Motion carried 5-0.
3A. Approval of City Council Minutes:
3A.1. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 3, 2023
3B. Approval of City Check Registers
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3C. Bids, Quotes, and Contracts:
3C.1. Approve Professional Services Agreement with Paradigm Public Affairs LLC
3D. Grants and Donations:
3D.1. Adopt Resolution No. 23-092 Approving the Grant Application for a Hennepin
County Business District Initiative Grant
3D.2. Approve First Amendment of TBRA Cleanup Grant Agreement - Golden Valley
Business Center
4. Public Hearing
4A. Adopt Resolution No. 23- 093 Authorizing the Extension of an Outdoor Service Area
Permit for Outdoor Dining at Schuller's Tavern
Planning Manager Zimmerman discussed the staff report, evaluation process, and background
information from the original permit application. He added that, per the City Code, the initial
Council approval was valid for only one year but an extension to the permit may cover two years
at a time.
Mark and Paul Jacob, applicants and owners of Schuller’s Tavern, were in attendance and available
for questions. They thanked the Council for the original opportunity to have an outdoor service
area. They further discussed how they built the outdoor patio with the intention of wanting it to
be permanent so they did several renovations, put a limit on sound and light , and always focused
on being a good neighbor.
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing.
Chuck Fox, 7245 Country Club Drive, stated his support for allowing an extension to the permit for
Schuller’s Tavern. He added that the owners have always been a gre at neighbor and he has never
had an issue with having a restaurant right next door to his home.
Mayor Harris closed the public hearing.
Mayor Harris thanked the owners of Schuller’s for working with City staff to ensure this addition
was a good fit for the neighborhood. He stated his support for extending the permit and thanked
the owners for all they do for the community.
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by M. Harris to Motion to approve Resolution No. 23-093
authorizing the extension of an Outdoor Service Area Permit for Schuller's Tavern (7345 Country
Club Drive), subject to the following conditions:
1. The extended term for the outdoor service area permit shall be for two years from
issuance, at which time application must be made for an additional extension or else the
use shall be discontinued.
2. Use of the patio must conclude by 10 pm, at which time all patio lighting must be
extinguished.
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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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
7. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 7:32 pm.
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ATTEST: Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
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Theresa J. Schyma, City Clerk
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