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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Apr 16,2019—Immediately following
HRA Meeting
Council Chambers
Golden Vallev Citv Hall
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:53 pm by Mayor Harris.
1A. Pledge of Allegiance
1B. Roll Call
Present: Mayor Shep Harris, Council Members Joanie Clausen, Larry Fonnest, Gillian
Rosenquist and Steve Schmidgall
Staff present: City Manager Cruikshank, City Attorney Cisneros and City Clerk Luedke
1C. Introduction of Metropolitan Council Representative Lynnea Atlas-Ingebretson
Metropolitan Council Commissioner Atlas-Ingebretson was in attendance. She provided
information about her background, her district and other commissions she has served on and
answered questions from Council. Council welcomed her to the Met Council.
2. Additions and Corrections to Agenda
MOTION made by Council Member Clausen, seconded by Council Member Schmidgall to approve
the agenda of April 16, 2019, as submitted and the motion carried.
3. Approval of Consent Agenda
MOTION made by Council Member Rosenquist, seconded by Council Member Clausen to approve
the consent agenda of April 16, 2019, as revised: removal of 3D3-Open Space & Recreation
Commission minutes, 3G-2018 General Fund Transfer and Assignment of Fund Balance and 31-1-
Board and Commission Appointments and Reappointments and the motion carried.
3A1. Approve Minutes of Council/Manager Meeting— February 12, 2019.
3A2. Approve Minutes of City Council Meeting—April 2, 2019.
3B. Approve City Check Register and authorize the payments of the bills as submitted.
3C. Licenses:
1. Authorize receive and file the gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of
notice requirement for School of Engineering& Arts PTA.
3D. Minutes of the Boards and Commissions:
1. Planning Commission—March 25, 2019
2. Rising TIDES Task Force—February 12, 2019
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3E. Bids and Quotes:
1. Authorize purchase and installation of the Scheid Park playground equipment
from Landscape Structures and Flagship Recreation for a project total of$58,858.74.
2. Approve purchase of Skyjack SJIII 3219 DC Electric Scissor Lift from Ziegler Inc. in the
amount of$11,004.40.
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3. Approval of Consent Agenda—continued
3. Award improvement project with the six alternate improvements to Town & Country
Fence for the ballfield and dugout improvements at Wesley, Lions and Schaper Parks
for a total amount of$112,375.
4. Approve purchase of a Bobcat 5610 Toolcat and attachments from Tri-State Bobcat
Inc. in the amount of$54,947.80,trade in of unit 469 to Tri-State Bobcat Inc. if the
$3,600 reserve is not met at auction and enroll in Tri-State Bobcat Inc. Annual
Trade-Out Program in the amount of$4,500.
5. Authorize contract with Traffic Marking Service, Inc. for the 2019 Pavement Marking
Project No. 19-11 in the amount of$15,910.20.
3F. Authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement with Twin City Tennis Camps.
4& 2018 Positive Perfebr.m.a R e e G e R e ra I F und- TranSfe-F and AssignMent ef Fund Balance
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3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
3134. Open Space & Recreation Commission Minutes of February 25, 2019
Council Member Rosenquist said the Park & Recreation Department has a new Junior Park Leader
Program for 14 and 15 year olds.
MOTION made by Council Member Rosenquist, seconded by Council Member Clausen to receive
and file the Open Space & Recreation Commission minutes of February 25, 2019, and the motion
carried.
3G. 2018 Positive Performance-General Fund Transfer and Assignment of Fund Balance
City Manager Cruikshank provided information on the general fund transfer. Mayor Harris
provided additional information and thanked staff for being fiscally conservative.
MOTION made by Council Member Schmidgall, seconded by Council Member Clausen to adopt
Resolution 19-26, authorizing the Transfer of$1,494,500 from the General Fund to the Street
Reconstruction Fund. Upon a vote being taken the following voted in favor of: Clausen, Fonnest,
Harris, Rosenquist and Schmidgall, the following voted against: none and the motion carried.
3H. Board and Commission Appointments and Reappointments
City Manager Cruikshank said the Council met before tonight's meeting to discuss the vacancies
and current commissioners interested in being reappointed. They also interviewed additional
applicants for the open positions.
Council thanked the Board and Commission members for their service to the City of Golden
Valley.
MOTION made by Council Member Clausen, seconded by Council Member Rosenquist to
approve the following Board and Commission appointments and reappointments and the
motion carried.
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3H. Board and Commission Appointments and Reappointments- continued
Appointment:
Planning Commission
Ryan Sadeghi 1 year- expires 5/1/20
Reappointments:
Human Rights Commission Open Space and Recreation Commission
Maurice Harris 3 years- expires 5/1/22 Roger Bergman 3 years- expires 5/1/22
Kyle Scott 3 years- expires 5/1/22 John Cornelius 3 years- expires 5/1/22
Jonathan Burris 3 years- expires 5/1/22 Matthew Sanders 3 years- expires 5/1/22
Carrie Yaeger 3 years- expires 5/1/22 Della Daml, youth 1 year- expires 5/1/20
Board of Zoning Appeals Environmental Commission
David Perich 1 year- expires 5/1/20 Tonia Galonsk 3 years- expires 5/1/22
Andy Snope 1 year- expires 5/1/20 Debra Yahle 3 years- expires 5/1/22
Nancy Nelson 1 year- expires 5/1/20 Joseph Ramlet, 1 year - expires 5/1/20
Richard Orenstein 1 year- expires 5/1/20 youth
Planning Commission Human Services Commission
Rich Baker 3 years- expires 5/1/22 Aaron Black 3 years- expires 5/1/22
Adams Brookins 3 years- expires 5/1/22 Denise La Mere- 3 years- expires 5/1/22
Anderson
Civil Service Commission
Gloria Kumagai 3 years- expires 5/1/22
4. Public Hearing
4A. Public Hearing for Temporary Drawdown of DeCola Ponds A, B, and C
Development and Assets Supervisor Eckman presented the staff report and answered questions
from Council. City Manager Cruikshank answered questions from Council.
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing.
Mr. Howard Schwartz, 2400 Winnetka Heights Drive, asked if the water is lowered in Pond C
what effect it would have on the water flow into Pond D.
Mr. Norman Nelson, 7620 Winnetka Heights Drive, said when the pond water is drawn down to
expect to find debris which he hopes will be cleaned up. He also said that there is a path by the
ponds that he hopes would be replaced because he uses it with his electric scooter.
Mayor Harris closed the public hearing.
There was Council discussion regarding the project and they thanked the City staff for their
efforts on this project.
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4A. Public Hearing for Temporary Drawdown of DeCola Ponds A, B, and C- continued
MOTION made by Council Member Schmidgall, seconded by Council Member Clausen to direct
staff to receive and file all public comments associated with this public hearing for the
Temporary Drawdown of DeCola Ponds A, B, and C and the motion carried.
5. Old Business
6. New Business
6A. First Consideration—Ordinance#662—Amendment to City Code Section 16-193:
Contract and Licensing Requirements
Physical Development Director Nevinski presented the staff report and answered questions from
Council. City Manager Cruikshank answered questions from Council.
Ms. Marti Mickes, 90 Louisiana Avenue, a member of the Golden Valley League of Women
Voters, said that she was speaking only on her behalf but added the League and City have done a
lot of work on this issue. She said she was fired up because staff was recommending a cap of 10
licenses for garbage hauling and recycling. She said she thought currently that there was seven
licensed companies but Mr. Nevinski clarified that a couple of them were specialized haulers.
She thanked Council for bringing this issue forth and capping the amount of licenses.
There was Council discussion regarding the proposed ordinance
MOTION made by Council Member Schmidgall, seconded by Council Member Clausen to adopt
first consideration, Ordinance#662, amendment to Section 16-193: Contract and Licensing
Requirements. Upon a vote being taken the following voted in favor of: Clausen, Fonnest, Harris,
Rosenquist and Schmidgall, the following voted against: none and the motion carried.
6B. Second Consideration—Ordinance#661—Amendment to City Code for the Addition of
New Micromobility Sharing Operations Section and Amending the Master Fee Schedule
Physical Development Director Nevinski presented the staff report and answered questions from
Council.
There was Council discussion regarding the proposed ordinance for the new micromobility
sharing operation section.
MOTION made by Council Member Schmidgall, seconded by Council Member Clausen to adopt
second consideration, Ordinance#661, amending the City Code by Adopting a new Section
entitled Micromobility Sharing Operations and amending the Master Fee Schedule. Upon a vote
being taken the following voted in favor of: Fonnest, Harris, and Rosenquist, the following voted
against: Clausen and Schmidgall and the motion carried.
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613. Second Consideration—Ordinance#661—Amendment to City Code-continued
MOTION made by Council Member Schmidgall, seconded by Council Member Clausen to
approve Summary of Ordinance#661, for Publication based on the finding that the title and
summary clearly inform the public of the intent and effect of the ordinance and the motion
carried.
6C. Review of Council Calendar
The 2019 Open Book meeting will be held on April 23, 2019, from 4 to 6 pm in the Council
Conference Room.
Some Council Members may attend the Metro Cities Annual meeting on April 24, 2019, at 5:30
pm at the Como Park Zoo & Conservatory located at 1225 Estabrook Drive, St Paul.
Some Council Members may attend the Golden Valley Business Council meeting on April 25,
2019, from 7:30 to 9 am at Brookview located at 316 Brookview Parkway.
Some Council Members may attend the 34th Annual TwinWest Gala on April 26, 2019, from 6:30
to 11 pm at the Metropolitan Ballroom located at 5418 Wayzata Blvd.
Some Council Members may attend the Board/Commission Recognition Dinner on April 29,
2019, starting at 5:30 pm at Brookview located at 316 Brookview Parkway.
The 2019 Step To It Challenge will run from May 1 through May 28, 2019.
Some Council Members may attend the 2019 Bike Rodeo on May 2, 2019, at 6 pm at the
Sonnesyn Elementary Parking Lot located at 3421 Boone Avenue, New Hope.
Some Council Members may attend the 2019 Animal Humane Society's Walk for Animals on
May 4, 2019, from 8 am to 1 pm at the Golden Valley Animal Humane Society located at 845
Meadow Lane North.
Some Council Members may attend the Global Golden Valley International Student visit event
on May 7, 2019, at 5:30 pm in the Council Conference Room.
The next City Council Meeting will be held on May 7, 2019, at 6:30 pm.
61). Mayor and Council Communication
Council Member Clausen thanked the Human Services Commission, city staff, sponsors and
volunteers for a successful Run the Valley event.
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7. Adjourn
MOTION made by Council Member Schmidgall, seconded by Council Member Clausen and the
motion carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 pm.
Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk