2025-03-04 - MIN - City Council Regular Meeting
March 4, 2025 — 6:30 PM
Golden Valley City Hall
Council Chambers
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Members of the public were able to attend this meeting in-person, by watching on cable channel
16, or by streaming on CCXmedia.org.
1. Call to Order
Mayor Harmon called the meeting to order at 6:40 pm.
Present: Mayor Roslyn Harmon, Council Members Sophia Ginis, Maurice Harris, Denise La
Mere-Anderson, and Gillian Rosenquist
Staff present: City Manager Schuchman, Deputy City Manager Santelices, City Attorney Cisneros,
Community and Economic Development Director Goellner, Housing and Economic
Development Manager Costello, Finance Director Hodges, Fire Chief Brunsell, Police
Chief Green, and City Clerk Schyma
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. Proclamation Recognizing the Golden Valley Federated Women's Club's Commitment
to Violence Prevention
Mayor Harmon welcomed members of the Golden Valley Federated Women's Club (GVFWC) who
were in attendance.
GVFWC President Annette Ozer discussed the history of the organization and provided some
background information about the proclamation.
Mayor Harmon stated that the City Council of the City of Golden Valley along with the Golden
Valley Federated Women’s Club of Minnesota, does hereby recognize and honor the 40 years of
progress created by the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, along with the 30 years of
advancement made possible by the Violence Against Women Act, to address domestic violence,
sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking, among other crimes, and encoura ge the residents of
the City of Golden Valley to support programs that prevent family violence and violence against
women in our community.
Mayor Harmon presented the proclamation to representatives from the Golden Valley Federated
Women's Club.
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1C. Proclamation Honoring Women's History Month
Deputy City Manager Santelices discussed the proclamation honoring Women’s History Month.
Mayor Harmon stated that the City Council of the City of Golden Valley does hereby proclaim the
month of March as “Women’s History Month” and call upon the people of the Golden Valley to
recognize the contributions made by women and to actively promote the principles of equality,
equity, liberty, and justice.
1D. Expanded Response Presentation
City Manager Schuchman discussed the staff report and the Expanded Response Executive
Committee, which includes Deputy City Manager Santelices, Police Chief Green, and Fire Chief
Brunsell, provided an overview of key outcomes achieved to date and outlined the next steps.
Mayor Harmon asked about turnout at the community engagement events specific to expanded
response.
Deputy City Manager Santelices responded that public safety has recently held many community
engagement events, not just for expanded response but also for proposed policies. She stated
turnout at these events has been going well.
Fire Chief Brunsell added that the events have been a great opportunity to receive feedback and
have important conversations with the community. She further stated that the events also helped
in trying to dispel a lot of misconceptions about what the Police and Fire Departments do for the
community.
Police Chief Green agreed with Fire Chief Brunsell and stated that the community engagement
aspect of this program has been very helpful.
Council Member Rosenquist thanked staff that have transformed Golden Valley into a city that
wants to lead the change and be a part of the important work being done. She added that the
Pohland grant was recognition of that leadership, appreciates the work being done, and is looking
forward to further updates from the committee.
The Council thanked the Expanded Response Executive Committee for their presentation and all
staff who have contributed to the expanded response program.
2. Additions and Corrections to Agenda
Motion by 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.
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Motion by Harris, Second by La Mere-Anderson to approve the Consent Agenda as revised:
removal of Item #3F. Adopt Resolution No. 25-014 Approving 2024 Budget Carry Forward and
2025 Budget Adjustments.
Motion carried 5-0.
3A. Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes
3B. Approval of City Check Registers
3C. Licenses:
3C.1. Approve Gambling License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - Sons of the
American Legion Post 523
3C.2. Approve Gambling License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - Opportunity
Partners
3C.3. Approve Gambling License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - PRISM
3D. Bids, Quotes, and Contracts:
3D.1. Approve Purchase of a Single Axle Dump Truck
3D.2. Approve Purchase of Bobcat Equipment from Tri-State Bobcat Inc.
3D.3. Approve Contract for Hydrant Painting with B & B Commercial Coating, LLC
3D.4. Approve Contact for Crack Sealing with Doctor Asphalt MN LLC
3D.5. Approve Contract for Gate Valve Repairs with Precision Utilities LLC
3D.6. Approve Contract with Stantec for Sign Code Updates
3E. Approve the 2025 Public Land Inventory Report
3F. Adopt Resolution No. 25-014 Approving 2024 Budget Carry Forward and 2025 Budget
Adjustments
3G. Adopt Resolution No. 25-015 Extending the Effective Date of the Golden Valley Police
Department Policy Manual
3. Items Removed From the Consent Agenda:
3F. Adopt Resolution No. 25-014 Approving 2024 Budget Carry Forward and 2025 Budget
Adjustments
Council Member La Mere-Anderson asked Finance Director Hodges for a summary of the
resolution.
Finance Director Hodges responded with information about the budget carry forward and budget
adjustment process. He further discussed the Public Safety Aid dollars that are moving forward.
Motion by La Mere-Anderson, Second by Rosenquist to adopt Resolution No. 25-014 approving
2024 budget carry forward and 2025 budget adjustment items.
Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: Harmon, Ginis, Harris, La Mere-
Anderson, Rosenquist. Opposed: N/A)
4. Public Hearing - None.
5. Old Business - None.
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6. New Business
All Ordinances listed under this heading were eligible for public input.
6A. First Reading of Ordinance No. 793 - Amending Chapter 4 of the City Code Relating to
Brewer Off-Sale Licenses to Allow Additional Vessel Sizes Permitted by State Law
City Clerk Schyma discussed the staff report and reasoning for the amendment.
Mayor Harmon opened the public input session. As there were no comments, the public input
session was closed.
Motion by La Mere-Anderson, Second by Harris to adopt first reading of Ordinance No. 793,
amending Chapter 4 of the City Code relating to Brewer Off -Sale licenses to allow additional vessel
sizes as permitted by State law.
Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: Harmon, Ginis, Harris, La Mere-
Anderson, Rosenquist. Opposed: N/A)
6B. First Reading of Ordinance No. 794 Establishing an Affordable Housing Trust Fund
Housing & Economic Development Manager Costello discussed the staff report and benefits of
establishing an Affordable Housing Trust Fund .
Council Member Rosenquist thanked Housing & Economic Development Manager Costello and
staff for providing another exciting opportunity to help bring options and opportunities to housing
in Golden Valley.
Council Member Harris agreed with Council Member Rosenquist and added that this is another
tool in the toolbox for affordable housing, including the grant funding that becomes available with
the housing fund.
Mayor Harmon agreed and added that these are great initiatives to help people live where they
would like to live.
Mayor Harmon opened the public input session.
Larry Johnson, resident, stated he believes in affordable housing and spoke about his own
personal experiences growing up.
Ken Shardin, resident, asked if this housing fund is the same as the Section 8 program.
Elaine Wynn, resident, asked where to find information about housing programs in Golden Valley.
Mayor Harmon closed the public input session.
Housing & Economic Development Manager Costello responded to the questions raised during
public input.
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Motion by Rosenquist, Second by Harris to adopt first reading of Ordinance No. 794 establishing
an Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: Harmon, Ginis, Harris, La Mere-
Anderson, Rosenquist. Opposed: N/A)
6C. Review of Council Calendar
Mayor Harmon reviewed upcoming city meetings, events, and holiday closures.
6D. Mayor and Council Communications
1. Other Committee/Meeting updates
Council Member La Mere-Anderson announced a Golden Valley Historical Society event for
Women’s History Month on March 13.
Council Member La Mere-Anderson discussed the 30th annual Run the Valley on April 26 and how
the money raised is redistributed back into the community.
Council Member Ginis stated the Golden Valley Community Foundation is trying to bring back a
community festival in September. She added that a lot of work and volunteer hours are needed to
make this a reality so if anyone is interested, they should reach out to the foundation for more
information.
7. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 7:33 pm.
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ATTEST: Roslyn Harmon, Mayor
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Theresa J. Schyma, City Clerk
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