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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES December 17,2019—6:30 pm
Council Chambers
Golden Valley City Hall
7800 Golden Valley Road
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 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. Presentation of Bill Hobbs Human Rights Award
Mayor Harris introduced the item and Human Rights Commission Chair Mitchell. Chair Mitchell
provided information on the Bill Hobbs Award.
Mayor Harris presented the award to Ms. Gloria Peck and Ms. Ruth Paradise. Council thanked them
for their service to the City. Ms. Peck and Paradise thanked the Human Rights Commission and the
City for the award.
2. Additions and Corrections to Agenda
MOTION made by Council Member Rosenquist, seconded by Council Member Schmidgall to
approve the agenda of December 17, 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 December 17, 2019, as revised removal of 3F2-Accept Donations for 2019
Ongoing Programs, 3F3-Approve Grant Agreement with Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, 3M-
Support Future Bus Rapids Transit on Highway 55 and 3N-Authorize Partners in Energy Application
with Xcel Energy and the motion carried.
3A. Approval of Minutes:
3A1. Council/Manager Meeting—November 12, 2019
3A2. City Council Meeting—November 19 and December 3, 2019
3B. Approve City Check Register and authorize the payments of the bills as submitted.
3C. Licenses:
3C1. Approve renewal of Cigarette/Tobacco licenses for Amstar Gas Station, Down in the
Valley, Feist Automotive Group, Golden Valley Country Club, Golden Valley Holiday
Store#3, Golden Valley Liquor Barrel, Holiday Stationstore, Schuller's Tavern,
Speedway#4443 and #4497 and Top Star Tobacco & E-Cig from January 1, 2020,
through December 31, 2020.
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3. Approval of Consent Agenda—continued
3C2. Approve renewal of Therapeutic Massage Facility licenses as follows: Artistic Urges
Hair Consultants, Massage Envy Spa, Pucon Massage and True Blue Massage from
January 1, 2020, through December 31, 2020.
3C3. Approve renewal of Therapeutic Massage Facility license as follows: Core Healing Arts
LLC from January 1, 2020, through December 31, 2020, pending a satisfactory
completion of the background investigation.
3C4. Receive and file the Gambling License Exemption and approve the waiver of notice
requirement for Golden Valley Good Shepherd Church.
3C5. Receive and file the Gambling License Exemption and approve the waiver of notice
requirement for Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.
3C6. Approve a Consumption and Display Permit for The Early Bird Cafe dba Mort's
located at 525 Winnetka Avenue.
3D. Minutes of the Boards and Commissions:
3D1. Human Services Commission —October 24, 2019
3D2. Environmental Commission —October 28, 2019
3D3. Human Rights Commission —October 22, 2019
3E. Approval of Bids and Quotes:
3E1. Approve purchase of two 2020 Ford Police Utility Interceptors from Tenvoorde Ford,
Inc. in the amount of$77,297.12.
3E2. Approve purchase of 2020 Mack Granite 62BR Tandem Axle Cab and Chassis from
Nuss Truck & Equipment in the amount of$135,823, and plows, equipment, hydraulic
controls, combo sander, and anti-ice system from Towmaster Truck Equipment in the
amount of$213,008 and the trade-in of unit 779, dump body and V-box roll-offs
from Nuss Truck & Equipment in the amount of$55,000.
3F. Acceptance of Grants and Donations:
3F1. Authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the Healthy Tree Canopy Grant
Agreement with Hennepin County in the form approved by the City Attorney to
contribute funds for a tree inventory.
3F4. Authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the 2017 Grant Agreement for the
Metropolitan Council Municipal Publicly Owned Infrastructure Inflow/Infiltration
Grant Program in a form approved by the City Attorney to authorize the
Reimbursement of Project Costs associated with Inflow/Infiltration Improvements.
3G. Adopt Resolution 19-73, waiving the Public Hearing Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes
429.031 and Ordering Certification of Special Assessments on Driveways that Involve 2019
City Street Improvements.
3H. Authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign the agreement with the City of Robbinsdale
Police Department in the form approved by the City Attorney for Animal Impound Services.
31. Adopt Resolution 19-74, electing to be governed by the provisions of Minnesota Statutes,
section 272,162.
3J. Receive and file the November 2019 Financial Reports.
3K. Adopt Resolution 19-75, amending the Employee Handbook.
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3. Approval of Consent Agenda - continued
3L. Authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign Engagement Letter and Addendum with the
firm of Malloy, Montaque, Karnowski, Radosevich & Co. for the 2019 audit of the City.
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30. Authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the Sentencing to Service Program
Services Agreement with Hennepin County in the form approved by the City Attorney to
authorize the 2020 through 2021 Sentencing to Service Program in an amount not to
exceed $196,991.60.
3P. Authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the Waste Delivery Agreement with
Hennepin County in the form approved by the City Attorney to dispose of refuse.
3Q. Acceptance of Board and Commission and Task Force Resignations:
3Q1. Accept the resignation of Mr. Maurice Harris from the Human Rights Commission.
3Q2. Accept the resignation of Mr. Maurice Harris from the Rising TIDES Task Force.
3Q3. Accept the resignation of Ms. Kimberly Sanberg from the Open Space & Recreation
Commission.
3. Items Removed From the Consent Agenda:
3F2. Acceptance of 2019 Donations for Ongoing Programs
Council thanked organizations and individuals who donated to City programs throughout the year.
MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Clausen to adopt
Resolution 19-71, accepting Donations for the Ongoing Programs. 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.
3F3. Approve Grant Agreement with Minnesota Housing Finance Agency for 2019 Capacity
Building Initiative Grant
Planning Manager Zimmerman provided information on steps the City has taken to promote
affordable housing in the community, which included information on the Capacity Building
Initiative grant.
MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Clausen to adopt
Resolution 19-72, accepting a grant from the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency for Capacity
Building Initiative Grant Program. 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.
MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Schmidgall to authorize
the Mayor and City Manager to execute the State of Minnesota Grant Agreement between the City
of Golden Valley and the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency in the form approved by the City
Attorney for building the City's capacity to provide new affordable housing via vacant lands under
public ownership and the motion carried.
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3M. Consider Resolution Supporting future Bus Rapids Transit (BRT) on Highway 55
Physical Development Director Nevinski provided information on the future Bus Rapid Transit and
potentially funding that may be needed to further study the corridor.
MOTION made by Council Member Rosenquist, seconded by Council Member Schmidgall to adopt
Resolution 19-76, supporting future Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service on Highway 55 and
participation in additional study of the corridor. 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.
3N. Authorize Partners in Energy Application with Xcel Energy
Environmental Resources Supervisor Eckman provided information on the Partners in Energy
Program, which included information on Xcel Energy's Community Collaboration program.
MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Schmidgall to authorize
staff to apply for participation in Xcel Energy's Partners in Energy community collaboration
program in 2020-2022 and authorize the City Manager to enter into a Memorandum of
Understanding with Xcel Energy for Phase 1 Plan Development in a form acceptable to the City
Attorney and the motion carried.
4. Public Hearing
S. Old Business
6. New Business
6A. Appeal of Board of Zoning Appeals Decision—1601 Noble Drive
Planning Manager Zimmerman presented the staff report and answered questions from Council.
City Attorney Cisneros answered questions and said this was not a public hearing but an appeal of
the decision. She said the past appeals process was staff presents their viewpoint, recommendation
and summary of the meeting and the applicant was given an opportunity to present their side and
answer any questions.
Ms. Jacqueline Day, realtor, said she was representing the applicant, Mr. John Gabbert, who was
unable to attend. She provided information on the applicant, the history of the lot purchase and
the plans for the lot.
There was Council discussion regarding the Board of Zoning Appeals decision.
MOTION made by Council Member Rosenquist, seconded by Council Member Schmidgall to
overturn the decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals on October 22, 2019, denying the requested
variance, based on the materials and information presented to the City Council, and to adopt the
findings and analysis included in the staff report presented to the Board of Zoning Appeals, dated
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6A. Appeal of Board of Zoning Appeals Decision—1601 Noble Drive—continued
October 22, 2019, and to the City Council, dated December 17, 2019, with the following condition
and the motion carried:
1. Fire sprinkler systems shall be required in all new homes subsequently constructed within
the PUD.
6B. Second Consideration—Ordinance#676—Amendment to the 2020 Master Fee Schedule
for Street Assessment Fees
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
second consideration Ordinance#676, amending the 2020 Master Fee Schedule for Street
Assessment fees. 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.
6C. Commitment for Carry Forwards for the 2019 General Fund Budget
Finance Director Virnig presented the staff report and answered questions from Council. City
Manager Cruikshank answered questions from Council.
MOTION made by Council Member Clausen, seconded by Council Member Schmidgall to adopt
Resolution 19-77, committing Carry Forwards for the 2019 General Fund Budget to the 2020
Budget. 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.
6D. Review of Council Calendar
Some Council Members may attend the Congress in your Corner on December 19, 2019, at 12 pm
in the Council Conference room.
Some Council Members may attend the Bassett Creek Trail Open House on December 19, 2019, at
4:30 pm at Courage Kenney Atrium located at 3915 Golden Valley Road.
The City offices are closed on December 24 and December 25, 2019, in observance of the Holidays.
The City offices are closed on January 1, 2020, in observance of New Year's Day.
Some Council Members may attend the Retirement Party for Ms. Mary Steinbeicker on January 4,
2020, from 9 to 11 am at the Golden Valley Library located at 830 Winnetka Avenue.
Some Council Members may attend a Reception for the Incoming Council on January 7, 2020, at
5:45 pm in the Council Conference Room.
The next City Council meeting will be on January 7, 2020, at 6:30 pm.
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6D. Review of Council Calendar-continued
Some Council Members may attend the Winter Market in the Valley on January 12, 2020, from 10
am to 2 pm at Brookview located at 316 Brookview Parkway.
A City Council Closed Executive Session will be on January 14, 2020, at 6 pm in the Manager's
Conference room.
The next Council/Manager meeting will be on January 14, 2020, at 6:30 pm.
Some Council Members may attend the Narrow Lots Public Forum on January 16, 2020, at 7 pm in
the Council Chambers.
Some Council Members may attend the Sweet Potato Pie Baking event on January 18, 2020, at 8
am at Calvary Church located 7520 Golden Valley Road.
Some Council Members may attend the Sweet Potato Pie Sixth Annual Dr. Martin Luther King,Jr.
event on January 19, 2020, from 2 to 4:30 pm at Brookview located at 316 Brookview Parkway.
City Offices are closed on January 20, 2020, in observance of Martin Luther King,Jr. Day.
Some Council Members may attend the 30th Annual MLK Holiday Breakfast event on January 20,
2020, at 7 am at the Minneapolis Armory located at 500 South 61h Street in Minneapolis.
6E. Mayor and Council Communication
Council Member Clausen wished the Golden Valley residents a happy holiday season.
Mayor Harris thanked city staff for their assistance on the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train event and
provided information on an upcoming book club meeting at the Golden Valley Library.
Council Member Rosenquist thanked the public safety staff for their lead in the KARE 11 Toys for
Tots drive.
7. Adjourn
MOTION made by Council Member Clausen, seconded by Council Member Schmidgall and the
motion carried to adjourn the meeting at 8 pm.
Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk