04-21-20 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 7:04 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. Proclamation Declaring April as Parkinson’s Awareness Month
Mayor Harris read a proclamation recognizing April 2020 as Parkinson’s Awareness Month. Mr. Chris
Patrick, of the local Parkinson’s Foundation, thanked Council for the proclamation, provided
information on Parkinson’s disease and answered questions from Council.
MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Rosenquist to adopt the
Proclamation declaring April as Parkinson’s Awareness Month. 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 April 21, 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 April 21, 2020, as revised: removal of 3G-Approve Board and Commission
Appointments and Reappointments, 3H-Amend the Human Services Commission Bylaws and 3I-
Approve changes to the Attendance Policy in all Board and Commission Bylaws. 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. Council/Manager Meeting – February 11, 2020
3A2. City Council Meeting – April 7, 2020
3B. Approve City Check Register and authorize the payments of the bills as submitted.
3C. Minutes of the Boards and Commissions:
3C1. Rising TIDES Task Force – February 11 and March 10, 2020
3D. Acceptance of Grants and Donation:
3D1. Adopt Resolution 20-24, accepting a donation of a plaque for a Brookview Golf
Memorial bench.
3D2. Adopt Resolution 20-25, accepting a donation of 78 bottles of Splash bleach cleaner.
3E. Adopt Resolution 25-26, assigning 2019 General Fund Balance for the COVID-19
Expenditures.
3F. Adopt Resolution 20-27, approving Intent for a HRA Levy for a Housing Program.
3G. Approve Board and Commission Appointments and Reappointments
3H. Amend the Human Services Commission Bylaws as proposed.
3I. Approve the proposed changes to attendance policy in all Board and Commission Bylaws.
3. Items Removed From the Consent Agenda:
3G. Board and Commission Appointments and Reappointments
Council Member Rosenquist said the City received many great applications this year. City Manager
Cruikshank provided information on current vacancies and applicants interested in being appointed.
MOTION made by Council Member Rosenquist, seconded by Council Member Sanberg to approve
the following Board and Commission appointments and reappointments. 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.
Appointment and reappointments:
Human Rights Commission Open Space and Recreation Commission
Teresa Martin 3 years - expires 5/1/22 Susan Phelps 3 years - expires 5/1/23
Destiny Nathan -
youth
1 year - expires 5/1/21 Jim Stremel
Shannon Hansen
3 years - expires 5/1/23
3 years - expires 5/1/23
Planning Commission Human Services Commission
Ryan Sadeghi 3 years - expires 5/1/23 Katie Hart 3 years - expires 5/1/23
Chuck Segelbaum 3 years - expires 5/1/23 Hilmer Erickson 3 years - expires 5/1/23
Toots Vodovoz 3 years - expires 5/1/23
Civil Service Commission
Andrew Wold 3 years - expires 5/1/23
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3G. Board and Commission Appointments and Reappointments – continued
Board of Zoning Appeals Environmental Commission
Nancy Nelson 1 year - expires 5/1/21 Bill Delaney 3 years - expires 5/1/23
Richard Orenstein 1 year - expires 5/1/21 Dawn Speltz 3 years - expires 5/1/23
Chris Carlson
Sophia Ginis
1 year - expires 5/1/21
1 year - expires 5/1/21
Kelly Kuebelbeck
Della Daml - youth
3 years - expires 5/1/23
1 year - expires 5/1/21
Kade Arm-
Regenold - youth
1 year - expires 5/1/21
3H. Approve Amendment to Human Services Commission Bylaws
Council Member Fonnest said the amendment would allow the Human Services Commission (HSC)
to request emergency allocations to support community members impacted by the COVID-19
pandemic. He thanked the HSC and the Golden Valley Community Foundation (GVCF) for raising
funds for this effort. He asked if Council would like to have an in depth discussion regarding the HSC
and GVCF in June or July. The Council’s consensus was to move forward with a discussion. City
Manager Cruikshank said the item would be added to an upcoming Council/Manager meeting.
MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Rosenquist to amend
the Human Services Commission Bylaws as proposed. 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.
3I. Amendment to Board and Commission Attendance Policy in Bylaws
Council Member Fonnest asked if Council would like to add a sentence to the bylaws requiring
Board and Commission members to attend the Annual Joint Council and Boards and Commission
meeting. There was Council discussion regarding adding additional language to the bylaws.
City Attorney Cisneros stated a clause could be added to the first sentence to read “Members are
expected to attend all meetings including the annual Boards and Commissions Joint Meeting”.
MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Sanberg to approve the
proposed changes to attendance policy in all Board and Commission Bylaws as amended. 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.
4. Public Hearing
5. Old Business
6. New Business
6A. COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency Administrative Actions
City Manager Cruikshank presented the staff report and answered questions from Council.
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6A. COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency Administrative Actions - continued
MOTION made by Council Member Rosenquist, seconded by Council Member Harris to ratify
Emergency Administrative Actions 20-21 through 20-30 and adopt all recommendations contained
therein. 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
Some Council Members may attend the virtual Golden Valley Business Council on April 23, 2020, at
9 am.
Some Council Members may attend the virtual Metro Cities’ Annual meeting on April 30, 2020, at
4 pm.
The 2020 Step To It Challenge will run from May 1 through May 28, 2020.
The next City Council meeting will be held virtually on May 5, 2020, at 6:30 pm.
6C. Mayor and Council Communication
Council Member Rosenquist said the League of Minnesota Cities will be hosting Governor Walz on
April 24, 2020, to address City staff and officials regarding COVID-19 issues. She thanked Park and
Rec staff for their fun HomeRECed activities.
Council Member Sanberg said the annual PRISM Taste of the Burbs will be held virtually on May 14,
2020, at 6:30 pm.
Mayor Harris said the City would be collecting masks and other personal protection gear at any of
the Golden Valley Fire Stations on April 25, 2020. He thanked the River Valley Girl Scouts for donating
girl scouts cookies to front line workers.
7. Adjourn
MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Sanberg to adjourn the
meeting at 7:50 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