2024-07-16 - MIN - City Council Regular Meeting
June 18, 2024 — 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.
1. Call to Order
Mayor Harmon called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
1A. Pledge of Allegiance and Land Acknowledgement
Mayor Harmon led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance and read the City’s Land
Acknowledgement statement.
1B. Roll Call
Present: Mayor Roslyn Harmon (left at 6:47 pm), Mayor Pro Tempore Sophia Ginis, Council
Members Maurice Harris, Denise La Mere-Anderson, and Gillian Rosenquist
Staff present: Interim City Manager Schuchman, City Attorney Cisneros, Equity and Inclusion
Manager Kaempfer, and City Clerk Schyma
1C. Proclamation Observing June 19th as Juneteenth - Freedom Day
Equity and Inclusion Manager Kaempfer discussed the staff report and proclamation.
Motion by Harris, Second by La Mere-Anderson to adopt a proclamation observing June 19th as
Juneteenth - Freedom Day.
Motion carried 5-0.
1D. Proclamation Supporting the First Annual Miss Juneteenth Minnesota State Pageant
and Celebration
Mayor Harmon discussed the first annual Miss Juneteenth Minnesota State Pageant and
Celebration event. She also introduced the 2024 Miss Juneteenth Minnesota State Pageant
Queens and encouraged all members of the community to support and encourage these talented
young ladies during their reign.
Motion by Harris, Second by Ginis to adopt a proclamation supporting the First Annual Miss
Juneteenth Minnesota State Pageant and Celebration.
Motion carried 5-0.
1E. Proclamation Acknowledging and Supporting the Work of Positive Image
Mayor Harmon discussed the annual Father's Day Weekend and Juneteenth Celebration event.
and proclamation. She highlighted the work of Positive Image and their dedication to
strengthening families and rebuilding communities through service, with a particular emphasis on
fathers and at-risk youth in the Twin Cities area.
Motion by Ginis, Second by Harris to adopt a proclamation acknowledging and supporting the
work of Positive Image.
Motion carried 5-0.
Mayor Harmon exited the meeting at 6:47 pm and Mayor Pro Tempore Ginis led the remainder of
the meeting.
2. Additions and Corrections to Agenda
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by Harris to approve the agenda as submitted.
Motion carried 4-0.
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 Rosenquist, Second by La Mere-Anderson to approve the Consent Agenda as revised:
removal of Item #3C.1. Accept Resignation from the Planning Commission.
Motion carried 4-0.
3A. Approval of City Check Registers 3B. Licenses: 3B.1. Approve 2024-2025 Liquor License Renewals 3B.2. Approve New On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License - Compass Group USA, Inc. d/b/a
Eurest Dining 3C. Boards, Commissions, and Task Forces: 3C.1. Accept Resignation from the Planning Commission
3D. Bids, Quotes, and Contracts: 3D.1. Approve Contract for 2024 Fog Seal Project with Allied Blacktop Company
3D.2. Approve Pipeline Encroachment Agreement With Union Pacific Railroad for Zane Avenue
& Lindsay Street Improvements (Proj. No. 23-02) 3E. Adopt Resolution No. 24-042 Approving Membership in the Hennepin County Fire
Chiefs Association
3F. Adopt Resolution No. 24-043 Adopting the Hennepin County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan
3. Items Removed From the Consent Agenda:
3C.1. Accept Resignation from the Planning Commission
Council Members La Mere-Anderson and Harris thanked Benjamin Fricke on behalf of the Council
for his service to the community.
Motion by Harris, Second by La Mere-Anderson to accept the resignation of Benjamin Fricke from
the Planning Commission, effective June 11, 2024.
Motion carried 4-0.
4. Public Hearing 4A. Public Hearing Regarding and Request for Approval of a Conditional Use Amendment
Permit to Allow a Second Lane to be Added to the Existing Culver's Drive-Through
Lane at 8845 7th Ave N (PID # 3111821310018) (City file # 24-0005) (Ordinance No.
784)
Planning Consultant Kendra Lindahl discussed the staff report. She also noted that the applicant
was in attendance and available for questions, if necessary.
Mayor Pro Tempore Ginis opened the public hearing. As there were no comments, the public
hearing was closed.
Motion by La Mere-Anderson, Second by Harris to adopt Ordinance No. 784 amending the City
Code to allow a Conditional Use Permit 783 for a second drive-through lane at 8845 7th Avenue
North.
Motion carried 4-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: Ginis, Harris, La Mere-Anderson.
Opposed: N/A. Absent: Harmon.)
Motion by Harris, Second by La Mere-Anderson to approve Conditional Use Permit No. 24-006 for
Sweet Cream Properties Golden Valley, LLC for a second lane to be added to the existing Drive-
through Lane Culver’s at 8845 7th Ave N.
Motion carried 4-0.
5. Old Business - None.
6. New Business 6A. Review of Council Calendar
Mayor Pro Tempore Ginis 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 7:04 pm.
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ATTEST: Roslyn Harmon, Mayor
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Theresa J. Schyma, City Clerk