2025-06-03 - MIN - City Council Regular Meeting
June 3, 2025 — 6:30 PM
Golden Valley City Hall
Council Chambers
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Members of the public may attend this meeting in-person, watch on cable channel 16, or stream on
CCXmedia.org.
1. Call to Order
Mayor Harmon called the meeting to order at 6:59 pm.
Present: Mayor Roslyn Harmon, Council Members Sophia Ginis, Maurice Harris, and Denise La Mere-
Anderson
Absent: Council Member Gillian Rosenquist
Staff present: City Manager Schuchman, City Attorney Cisneros, Finance Director Hodges, Equity and
Inclusion Manager Kaempfer, Management Fellow Kasel, Housing and Economic
Development Manager Costello, City Engineer Ryan, Assistant Police Chief White, 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 Honoring LGBTQIA2S+ Pride Month
Equity and Inclusion Manager Kaempfer discussed the proclamation honoring LGBTQIA2S+ Pride
Month and noted Golden Valley Pride on Saturday, June 7th.
Golden Valley Pride Committee Member Thorson stated the Committee was honored to accept this
proclamation and highlighted the history of LGBTQ+ individuals in Golden Valley.
Mayor Harmon proclaimed the City Council of the City of Golden Valley recognizes June as “LGBTQIA2S+
Pride Month” and calls upon the people of Golden Valley to recognize the contributions made by members
of the LGBTQIA2S+ community and to actively promote the principles of equality, equity, liberty, and
justice.
Council Member Ginis commented on her excitement for the Pride festival and affirmed her commitment as
an ally.
Council Member La-Mere Anderson will be volunteering at the Historical Society Museum this weekend and
will be unable to attend Pride, but wishes all a wonderful Pride festival.
Mayor Harmon will be at the Annual Miss Juneteenth Pageant this coming weekend but is supporting the
festival from afar.
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1C. Proclamation Supporting the Annual Miss Juneteenth Minnesota State Pageant and Celebration
CEO and Director Jones discussed the proclamation honoring the Miss Juneteenth Minnesota State
Pageant and what the event promotes.
Mayor Harmon proclaimed the Golden Valley City Council acknowledges, supports, and recognizes the
success of the Annual Miss Juneteenth Minnesota State Pageant and Celebration.
2. Additions and Corrections to Agenda
Motion by Harris, Second by La-Mere Anderson 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 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.
Mayor Harmon acknowledged that there is a donation on the Consent Agenda tonight and, on behalf of the
Council, she extended their heartfelt gratitude to the community members, businesses, and organizations
who generously donate their time and financial support to important programs in Golden Valley.
Motion by Harris, Second by La-Mere Anderson to approve the Consent Agenda as revised:
Removal of Item #3G - Adopt Resolution No. 25-050, Extending the Effective Date of the Golden Valley
Police Department Policy Manual to June 30, 2025; Item #3E.1. - Adopt Resolution No. 25-045 Authorizing
Application for the Metropolitan Council Affordable Housing Policy and Program Grant; and Item #3E.4.,
Adopt Resolution No. 25-048 Accepting a Donation from the Pohlad Family Foundation for Staff to Attend
Training
Motion carried 4-0.
3A. Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes
3B. Approval of City Check Registers
3C. Licenses:
3C.1. Approve 2025-2026 Liquor License Renewals
3D. Bids, Quotes, and Contracts:
3D.1. Approve Professional Services Agreement for Installation of Conference Room Systems with
Innovative Office Solutions
3E. Grants and Donations:
3E.1. Adopt Resolution No. 25-045 Authorizing Application for the Metropolitan Council Affordable
Housing Policy and Program Grant
3E.2. Adopt Resolution No. 25-046 Authorizing Application for the 2026 Drinking Water Revolving Fund
Grant
3E.3. Adopt Resolution No. 25-047 Accepting Donation from the Estate of David Forse
3E.4. Adopt Resolution No. 25-048 Accepting a Donation from the Pohlad Family Foundation for Staff to
Attend Training
3F. Adopt Resolution No. 25-049 Relating to the Financing of the City’s Zane Avenue and
Lindsay Street Project
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3G. Adopt Resolution No. 25-050 Extending the Effective Date of the Golden Valley Police
Department Policy Manual to June 30, 2025
3H. Approve TH-55 Ottawa Watermain (Project No. 25-05) Design Plans
3I. Approve 2025 Mill & Overlay (Project No. 24-07) Design Plans
3. Items Removed From the Consent Agenda:
3E.1. Adopt Resolution No. 25-045 Authorizing Application for the Metropolitan Council Affordable
Housing Policy and Program Grant
Council Member Harris commented that Council Member Ginis is a Metropolitan Council employee and
would like to abstain from the vote.
Motion by Harris, Second by La-Mere Anderson to adopt Resolution No. 25-045 Authorizing Application
for the Metropolitan Council Affordable Housing Policy and Program Grant.
Motion carried 3-0-1 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: Harmon, Harris, La Mere-Anderson. Abstained:
Ginis. Opposed: N/A)
3E.4. Adopt Resolution No. 25-048 Accepting a Donation from the Pohlad Family Foundation for Staff to
Attend Training
Mayor Harmon asked why the Council is just receiving this resolution as Staff are already attending the
training. City Manager Schuchman stated Staff did not do an effective job getting it on the agenda in time
and apologized.
Motion by Mayor Harmon, Second by Harris to adopt Resolution No. 25-048 Accepting a Donation from
the Pohlad Family Foundation for Staff to Attend Training.
Motion carried 4-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: Harmon, Ginis, Harris, La Mere-Anderson.
Opposed: N/A)
3G. Adopt Resolution No. 25-050 Extending the Effective Date of the Golden Valley Police Department
Policy Manual to June 30, 2025
Council Member La-Mere Anderson stated she would like to amend this motion to provide an additional
thirty days for the Police Department to ensure the appropriate amount of time for training and
implementation.
Assistant Police Chief White thanked Council Member La-Mere Anderson and stated the extension would
be appreciated for officers to absorb the information presented in policy updates.
Council Member La-Mere Anderson asked if a thirty-day extension would be sufficient. Assistant Police
Chief White stated yes.
Motion by La-Mere Anderson, Second by Ginis to adopt Resolution No. 25-050 extending the effective
date of the Golden Valley Police Department Policy Manual and to amend the proposed effective date in
the resolution to July 31, 2025.
Motion carried 4-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: Harmon, Ginis, Harris, La Mere-Anderson.
Opposed: N/A)
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4. Public Hearing - None.
5. Old Business - None.
6. New Business
6A. Review of Council Calendar
Mayor Harmon reviewed upcoming city meetings, events, and holiday closures.
6B. Mayor and Council Communications
1. Other Committee/Meeting updates
Mayor Harmon expressed her condolences to the City of New Hope and the family of Councilman Andy
Hoff.
Council Member Harris noted he will be moving his office hours from June 18 to June 25 from 6:00 pm to
8:00 pm at Lunds and Byerlys.
Mayor Harmon expressed her deep disappointment surrounding concerns regarding the Chief of Police, but
due to data laws, she does not have access to any further information. Mayor Harmon stated she fully
supports Public Safety personnel and the critical work they do in this City.
7. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 7:25 pm.
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ATTEST: Roslyn Harmon, Mayor
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Theresa J. Schyma, City Clerk
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