03-17-20 City Council Minutes
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
In light of the recently declared COVID-19 health pandemic, the Mayor of the City of Golden Valley
declared a local emergency under Minnesota Statute, section 12.37. In accordance with that
declaration, beginning on March 16, 2020, all meetings of the City Council held during the emergency
were conducted by telephone or other electronic means.
The City used WebEx to conduct this meeting electronically. Members of the public were able to
monitor the meetings by watching it on Comcast cable channel 16, by streaming it on CCXmedia.org,
and by dialing in to the public call-in line. The public was able to participate in this meeting during
public comment sections, including the public forum, by dialing in to the public call-in line.
1. Call to Order
Mayor Harris called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
1A. Pledge of Allegiance
1B. Roll Call
Present: Mayor Shep Harris, Council Members Larry Fonnest, Maurice Harris, Gillian
Rosenquist and Kimberly Sanberg
Staff present: City Manager Cruikshank, City Attorney Cisneros and City Clerk Luedke
1C. Local Emergency Declaration in response to COVID-19 Pandemic
City Manager Cruikshank provided background information on the Proclamation Mayor Harris
declared on March 16, 2020, declaring a Local Emergency. The Council commended the City
Manager and staff on their efforts during the Pandemic.
MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Rosenquist to adopt
Resolution 20-15, Recognizing and Continuing Local Emergency in Response to COVID-19
Pandemic. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted in favor of: Larry Fonnest, Maurice Harris,
Shep Harris, Gillian Rosenquist, and Kimberly Sanberg, the following voted against: none and the
motion carried.
2. Additions and Corrections to Agenda
MOTION made by Council Member Rosenquist, seconded by Council Member Harris to approve
the agenda of March 17, 2020, as submitted. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted in favor
of: Larry Fonnest, Maurice Harris, Shep Harris, Gillian Rosenquist, and Kimberly Sanberg, the
following voted against: none and the motion carried.
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3. Approval of Consent Agenda
MOTION made by Council Member Rosenquist, seconded by Council Member Sanberg to approve
the consent agenda of March 17, 2020, as submitted. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted
in favor of: Larry Fonnest, Maurice Harris, Shep Harris, Gillian Rosenquist, and Kimberly Sanberg,
the following voted against: none and the motion carried.
3A. Approval of Minutes:
3A1. City Council Executive Session – March 4, 2020
3A2. City Council Meeting – March 4, 2020
3B. Approve City Check Register and authorize the payments of the bills as submitted.
3C. Licenses:
3C1. Approve renewal of the Solid Waste and Recycling Collections licenses for the period
of April 1, 2020, through March 31, 2021, as follows: Ace Solid Waste, Aspen Waste,
Baldy Sanitation, Curbside Waste Inc., Darling Ingredients Inc., Dick’s Sanitation,
Randy’s Environmental Services, Republic Services, Suburban Waste, and Waste
Management.
3C2. Approve renewal of the Amusement Device licenses for the period of April 1, 2020,
through March 31, 2021, as follows: American Amusement Arcades, Schuller’s
Tavern and Theisen Vending Company.
3C3. Approve renewal of the Gas Station and Gas Dispenser licenses for the period of April
1, 2020, through March 31, 2021, as follows: Freddie’s Petroleum, Inc., Feist
Automotive, General Mills, Golden Valley Country Club, Gregg and Jim’s Service, Inc.,
Holiday Stationstores, Inc., Jim Lupient Oldsmobile, Linn Retail Centers, Inc., Mainline
Transportation, Inc., Regency Hospital, Speedway #4443 & #4497, and Theodore
Wirth Par 3.
3C4. Receive and file the gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of notice
requirement for School of Engineering & Arts PTA.
3C5. Receive and file the gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of notice
requirement for The Arthritis Foundation, Inc.
3C6. Approve a temporary on-sale liquor license for Born Passion, 4294 Dahlberg Drive,
for their event at Theodore Wirth Golf Course, 1301 Theodore Wirth Parkway on
June 19, 2020.
3D. Minutes of the Boards and Commissions:
3D1. Planning Commission – February 24, 2020
3E. Approval of Bids, Quotes and Contracts:
3E1. Authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the Professional Services
Agreement for the 2020 Pond Maintenance Project with WSB & Associates, Inc, in
the form approved by the City Attorney in an amount not to exceed $44,300.
3E2. Approve the purchase of 3 pickups from Midway Ford in the amount of $101,086.60
and purchase of utility box from Twin Star Equipment & Mfg. in the amount of
$9,740.95.
3E3. Authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute an agreement for Design Services
for Douglas Drive and Trunk Highway 55 Pedestrian Underpass and Roundabout
Project #20-19 in the form approved by the City Attorney with WSB & Associates for
an amount not to exceed $74,924.
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3. Approval of Consent Agenda - continued
3F. Adopt Resolution 20-19, supporting legislation that would authorize cities to collect
infrastructure development fees to fund municipal street improvements, including street
Improvements, as a necessary component of growth and redevelopment.
4. Public Hearing
5. Old Business
6. New Business
6A. First Consideration - Ordinance 679 - Census Enumerator Access to Multi-family Buildings
City Attorney Cisneros presented the staff report and answered questions for Council. City Manager
Cruikshank answered questions from Council.
The Council encouraged Golden Valley residents to complete the 2020 U. S. Census.
Mayor Harris stated that per the Council’s agenda all ordinance listed under new business are
eligible for public input. The following participant addressed the Council.
Ms. Cathy Waldhauser, 3220 Orchard Avenue, said she supports adopting the ordinance that would
provide access to apartments and condominiums by United State Census Bureau employees
because it is important that everyone is counted through the Census.
MOTION made by Council Member Rosenquist, seconded by Council Member Harris to adopt the
first consideration Ordinance #679, concerning access to Multi-unit Housing Structures by United
States Census Bureau Employees. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted in favor of: Larry
Fonnest, Maurice Harris, Shep Harris, Gillian Rosenquist, and Kimberly Sanberg, the following voted
against: none and the motion carried.
6B. Review of Council Calendar
Mayor Harris stated that all upcoming City events have been cancelled though at least April 3, 2020.
6C. Mayor and Council Communication
Council Member Harris said he attended the TIDES Task Force forum and that it was a great event.
Council Member Rosenquist said she also attended the forum and said that she appreciated the
efforts of the Communications team during the event.
Council Member Sanberg said residents should continue to check the City of Golden Valley’s website
and other social media outlets for updates on the timeline for upcoming meetings and updated
COVID-19 information.
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6C. Mayor and Council Communication - continued
Mayor Harris thanked City staff for a great State of the City event on March 6, 2020, and said that
the event was well attend. Mayor Harris also reminded residents that the local food shelves such as
PRISM are in dire need of donations.
7. Adjourn
MOTION made by Council Member Rosenquist, seconded by Council Member Sanberg to adjourn
the meeting at 7:14 pm. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted in favor of: Larry Fonnest,
Maurice Harris, Shep Harris, Gillian Rosenquist, and Kimberly Sanberg, the following voted against:
none and the motion carried.
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Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk