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golden , CITY COUNCIL MEETING
GOLDEN VALLEY, MINNESOTA
40, December 19, 2017
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Harris called the meeting to order at 6:38 pm.
1A. Pledge of Allegiance
1 B. Roll Call
Present: Mayor Harris, Council Members Joanie Clausen, Larry Fonnest, Steve Schmidgall and
Andy Snope. Also present were: City Manager Cruikshank and City Clerk Luedke.
2. ADDITIONS AND CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA
MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Clausen to approve
the agenda of December 19, 2017, as submitted and the motion carried.
3. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION made by Council Member Snope, seconded by Council Member Schmidgall to
approve the consent agenda of December 19, 2017, as revised removal of 3G-Authorize to sign
an agreement with Sojourner Project, Inc. for domestic assault intervention services, 3L-
Amending Resolution 17-77 the 2018 Budget of the General Fund, and 3N-Accepting Donations
for Ongoing Programs and Other Miscellaneous Donations and the motion carried.
3A1. Approve Minutes of the Council/Manager Meeting of October 10, 2017.
3A2. Approve Minutes of the City Council Meeting of December 5, 2017.
313. Approve City Check Register and authorize the payment of the bills as submitted.
3C1. Approve the renewal of the cigarette/tobacco licenses for Amstar Gas Station, Down in
the Valley, Feist Automotive Group, Golden Valley Country Club, Holiday Store #3,
Golden Valley Liquor Barrel, Holiday Stationstore, J.J.'s Clubhouse, KKS Inc. - Potpourri
Gifts, Schuller's Tavern, SuperAmerica stores #4443 and 4497 and Walgreens stores
#13841 and 430 from January 1, 2018, through December 31 , 2018.
3C2. Approve Gambling Licenses as follows: Chester Bird American Legion Post #523;
Hopkins Youth Hockey Association, North Star Search and Rescue, and Crystal Lions.
3C3. Approve the issuance of a Therapeutic Massage Facility License renewal for ME Golden
Valley, LLC d/b/a Massage Envy Spa located at 7704 Olson Memorial Highway from
January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018.
3C4. Approve the issuance of a Therapeutic Massage Facility License renewal for Artistic
Urges LLC d/b/a Artistic Urges Hair Consultants located at 1405 North Lilac Drive, Suite
114, from January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018.
3C5. Approve the issuance of a Therapeutic Massage Facility License renewal for Denise
Frazier d/b/a D-Way E. T. M. located at 1710 Douglas Drive, Suite 100, from January 1,
2018 through December 31, 2018.
3C6. Approve the issuance of a Therapeutic Massage Facility License renewal for Margaret
Selva d/b/a Pucon Massage located at 810 lilac Drive North, Suite 104, from January 1,
2018 through December 31 , 2018.
3C7. Approve the issuance of a Therapeutic Massage Facility License renewal for Core
Healing Arts LLC located at 1405 North Lilac Drive, Suite 113D, pending satisfactory
completion of the background investigation.
3C8. Approve the issuance of a Therapeutic Massage Facility License renewal for True Blue
Massage and Bodywork, located at 8421 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 230, pending
satisfactory completion of the background investigation.
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3. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA - continued
3C9. Receive and file the gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of notice
requirement for Carondelet Catholic School.
3D1. Accept for filing the Minutes of Boards and Commissions as follows:
1 . Human Rights Commission - October 24, 2017
3E1. Approve purchase of 2018 Mack AF Granite 64BRT tandem axle cab and chassis
Truck from Nuss Truck & Equipment in the amount of $120,599 and an Equipment
Purchases from Towmaster Inc. in the amount of $124,262.
3E2. Approve purchase of 2018 AWD Ford Sedan Police Interceptor in the amount of
$31,920.71 and 2018 AWD Ford Utility Police Interceptor in the amount of$34,018.45
from Ford of Hibbing.
3F. Adopt Resolution 17-79, designating polling places for the 2018 election.
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3H. Adopt Resolution 17-80, waiving the Public Hearing Pursuant to Minnesota Statute
429.031 and ordering Certification of Special Assessments on Private Sanitary Sewer
Repairs that involve 2017 Street Improvements.
31. Adopt Resolution 17-81, waiving the Public Hearing Pursuant to Minnesota Statute
429.031 and ordering Certification of Special Assessments on Driveways that involve
2017 City Street Improvements.
3J. Adopt Resolution 17-82, amending the 2017 General Fund Budget.
3K. Approve the two year agreement with Hennepin County for the 2018 and 2019
Sentencing to Service Program in the amount not to exceed $191,100.
3L. Adopt Resolution 17-83, a eRding ReseluLinn 17_77 fer the 2018 GeRerall Budge
3M. Authorize City Manager to sign Engagement Letters with the firm of Malloy, Montaque,
Karnowski, Radosevich & Co. for the 2017 audit of the City.
ZAI Adept Resolution 17_8 aGGentin`r Donations fer ORgeinn Programs
Resolution 17-84, vr-vngv'rrg��v Programs.
30. Receive and file the November 2017 Financial Reports.
3P. Adopt Resolution 17-85, adopting amendments to the Employee Handbook.
3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
3G. Authorize to Sign Agreement with Sojourner Project, Inc. for domestic assault
intervention services
Chief Sturgis answered questions from Council regarding the services offered through the
Sojourner Project. Council proposed staff work with the vendor on some contract wording
revisions which included changing the title of item 6. Discrimination to Non-Discrimination and
incorporating the non-discrimination language from the new employee policy handbook into this
contract. Chief Sturgis said he would work with Sojourner on the language revisions. City
Manager Cruikshank answered questions from Council.
MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Schmidgall to
authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign the Intervention Services Agreement with
Sojourner Project, Inc. for domestic assault intervention services as revised and the motion
carried.
31L. Amendment to the 2018 General Budget
City Manager Cruikshank answered questions regarding the proposed amendment to the 2018
General Budget.
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3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA - continued
X. Amendment to the 2018 General Budget - continued
MOTON made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Clausen to adopt
Resolution 17-83, amending Resolution 17-77 the 2018 Budget of the General Fund upon a
vote being taken the following voted in favor of: Clausen, Fonnest, Harris, Schmidgall and
Snope, the following voted against: none and the motion carried.
3N. Acceptance of Donations for Ongoing Programs and Other Miscellaneous
Donations
Council thanked the organizations and individuals who donated to City programs throughout the
year.
MOTION made by Council Member Clausen, seconded by Council Member Fonnest to adopt
Resolution 17-84, accepting Donations for Ongoing Programs and other Miscellaneous
Donations Fund upon a vote being taken the following voted in favor of: Clausen, Fonnest,
Harris, Schmidgall and Snope, the following voted against: none and the motion carried.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
4A. Public Hearing - Use of Body-Worn Camera Program
Police Chief Sturgis presented the staff report and answered questions from Council. City
Manager Cruikshank answered questions from Council.
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing. No one came forward. Mayor Harris closed the
public hearing.
MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Clausen to adopt
Resolution 17-86, accepting Public Comment for the Body Worn Camera Program upon a vote
being taken the following voted in favor of: Clausen, Fonnest, Harris, Schmidgall and Snope,
the following voted against: none and the motion carried.
5. OLD BUSINESS
6. NEW BUSINESS
6A. Approve a Professional Service Contract for Body-Worn Cameras
City Manager Cruikshank answered questions from Council.
MOTION made by Council Member Schmidgall, seconded by Council Member Clausen to
approve a professional service contract with WatchGuard for In-Car Bundle, Body-Worn
Cameras and Interview System for $91,484 and the motion carried.
6B. Authorize Contract for Custodial Services for Brookview, Golf Maintenance & Park
Shelters
Physical Development Director Nevinski presented the staff report and answered questions
from Council. City Manager Cruikshank answered questions from Council.
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6B. Authorize Contract for Custodial Services - continued
There was Council discussion regarding the custodial services for Brookview and the park
shelters.
MOTION made by Council Member Schmidgall, seconded by Council Member Clausen to
authorize the 2018 Cleaning Contract to Perfection Plus, Inc., in the amount of$42,612 per
year plus as-needed cleanings for banquet rooms and park shelters and the motion carried.
6C. Authorize Contract for Custodial Services for City Hall Campus
Physical Development Director Nevinski presented the staff report and answered questions
from Council.
MOTION made by Council Member Schmidgall, seconded by Council Member Clausen to
authorize the 2018-2019 Cleaning Contract to Jani-King Cleaning Services in the amount of
$63,433.30 per year and the motion carried.
6D. 2018 - Trunk Highway 100 Pedestrian Bridge Maintenance Project:
1. Authorize Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Crystal
2. Approve an Agreement with SEH for Professional Services
Physical Development Director Nevinski presented the staff report and answered questions
from Council.
MOTION made by Council Member Schmidgall, seconded by Council Member Clausen to
adopt Resolution 17-87, authorizing entering into a Joint Powers Agreement with the City of
Crystal for the TH 100 Pedestrian Bridge Repair Project upon a vote being taken the following
voted in favor of: Clausen, Fonnest, Harris, Schmidgall and Snope, the following voted against:
none and the motion carried.
MOTION made by Council Member Clausen, seconded by Council Member Fonnest to approve
an agreement with SEH for professional services on the TH 100 Pedestrian Bridge Repair
Project in an amount not to exceed $21,400 and the motion carried.
6F. Second Consideration of Ordinance #628 Amending the Xcel Franchise Fee and
Ordinance #629 Amending the CenterPoint Franchise Fee
City Manager Cruikshank presented the staff report and answered questions from Council.
Mr. Pat Klein of Xcel Energy answered questions from Council regarding the difference
between a non-demand and a demand Xcel Energy customer. Finance Director Virnig
answered questions from Council.
There was Council discussion regarding proposed rates for the franchise fees.
MOTION made by Council Member Schmidgall, seconded by Council Member Clausen to
adopt second consideration Ordinance No. 628, amending an Electric Franchise Fee from
Northern States Power, dba Xcel Energy, for providing Electric Service within the City of Golden
Valley upon a vote being taken the following voted in favor of: Clausen, Fonnest, Harris,
Schmidgall and Snope, the following voted against: none and the motion carried.
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6F. Second Consideration of Franchise Fee Ordinances - continued
MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Clausen to adopt
second consideration Ordinance No. 629, amending a Gas Energy Franchise Fee from
CenterPoint Energy Minnesota, for providing Gas Energy Service within the City of Golden
Valley upon a vote being taken the following voted in favor of: Clausen, Fonnest, Harris,
Schmidgall and Snope, the following voted against: none and the motion carried.
6F. Set 2018 Meeting Dates
City Manager Cruikshank presented the staff report and answered questions from Council.
MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Schmidgall to reset
the following City Council meeting dates: February 6 to Wednesday, February 7, August 7 to
Wednesday, August 8, September 18 to Thursday, September 20, and November 6 to
Wednesday, November 7 and the motion carried.
MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Clausen to reset
the following Council/Manager meeting dates: August 14 to Wednesday, August 15, and
September 11 to Wednesday, September 12 and the motion carried.
6G. Approval of 2018 Legislative Priorities
City Manager Cruikshank reviewed the proposed 2018 legislative priorities which include the
following:
1. Medicine Lake Road/Winnetka Avenue Regional Flood Mitigation through the DNR Flood
Damage Reduction Program
2. Public Safety Improvements at the Douglas Drive/Highway 55 Intersection
3. Infrastructure
4. Modify Fiscal Disparities Formula
5. Transportation
a. Establish a Sustainable Formula for Increased Transportation and Transit Funding
b. METRO Blue Line Extension (LRT)
c. US Highway 169 Improvement: 1-394 to Medicine Lake Road
d. Bus Rapid Transit on Highway 55 (BRT)
6. Metropolitan Council Inflow/Infiltration Grants - Public and Private Improvements
7. Oppose Levy Limits
8. Affordable Housing and Workforce Housing
9. Support Tax Incentives for Community Reinvestment
Physical Development Director Nevinski answered questions from Council.
MOTION made by Council Member Schmidgall, seconded by Council Member Clausen to
approve the City of Golden Valley 2018 Legislative Priorities and the motion carried.
6H. Review of Council Calendar
The City offices are closed on December 25 and December 26, 2017, in observance of
Christmas.
Some Council Members may attend a holiday party at the home of Council Member Clausen
on December 28, 2017, starting at 5 pm.
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6H. Review of Council Calendar - continued
The City offices are closed on Monday, January 1, 2018, in observance of New Year's Day.
Some Council Members may attend a reception for Council Member Snope and 2018 Council
Members Fonnest and Rosenquist on January 2, 2018, at 5:45 pm.
The next City Council meeting will be held on January 2, 2018, at 6:30 pm.
61. Mayor and Council Communication
Council Member Snope said that Xcel will be switching out the current street lights to LED
lights. City Manager Cruikshank provided additional information regarding the light change out.
Council wished the residents of Golden Valley happy holidays and thanked Council Member
Snope for his service to the City.
7. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION made by Council Member Snope, seconded by Council Member Clausen and the
motion carried to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 pm.
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Shep rd M. Harris, M yor
ATTEST:
Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk