05-05-20 City Council Minutes
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
In light of the recently declared COVID-19 health pandemic, the Acting 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
Acting Mayor Rosenquist called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
1A. Pledge of Allegiance
1B. Roll Call
Present: Acting Mayor Gillian Rosenquist, Council Members Larry Fonnest, Maurice Harris,
and Kimberly Sanberg
Absent: Mayor Shep Harris
Staff present: City Manager Cruikshank, City Attorney Cisneros and City Clerk Luedke
1C. Proclamation for Arbor Day and Arbor Month
Acting Mayor Rosenquist read a proclamation adopting May 6, 2020, as Arbor Day and May 2020 as
Arbor Month in the City of Golden Valley.
MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Sanberg to adopt a
Proclamation for Arbor Day - May 6, 2020 and Arbor Month - May 2020 in the City of Golden Valley.
Upon a vote being taken, the following voted in favor of: Larry Fonnest, Maurice Harris, Gillian
Rosenquist, and Kimberly Sanberg, the following was absent: Shep Harris, the following voted
against: none and the motion carried.
2. Additions and Corrections to Agenda
MOTION made by Council Member Harris, seconded by Council Member Sanberg to approve the
agenda of May 5, 2020, as submitted. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted in favor of: Larry
Fonnest, Maurice Harris, Gillian Rosenquist and Kimberly Sanberg, the following was absent: Shep
Harris, the following voted against: none and the motion carried.
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3. Approval of Consent Agenda
MOTION made by Council Member Harris, seconded by Council Member Sanberg to approve the
consent agenda of May 5, 2020, as revised: removal of 3E1-Adopt Resolution accepting a donation
of Girl Scout Cookies, 3H-Approve the Emergency Funding request, 3J-Acceptance of Board and
Commission Resignations and 3K-Board/Commission Appointments. Upon a vote being taken, the
following voted in favor of: Larry Fonnest, Maurice Harris, Gillian Rosenquist and Kimberly Sanberg,
the following was absent: Shep Harris, the following voted against: none and the motion carried.
3A. Approval of Minutes:
3A1. City Council Meeting – April 21, 2020
3B. Approve City Check Register and authorize the payments of the bills as submitted.
3C. Minutes of the Boards and Commissions:
3C1. Planning Commission – March 9 and April 4, 2020
3C2. Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission – March 19, 2020
3D. Approval of Bids, Quotes and Contracts:
3D1. Authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the Mill and Overlay Water
Repairs Agreement with Dave Perkins Contracting, Inc. in the form approved by the
City Attorney to authorize the repair of water distribution components
3E. Acceptance of Grants and Donation:
3E1. Adopt Resolution accepting a donation of Girl Scout Cookies.
3F. Accept the Open Space and Recreation Commission 2019 annual report and approve the
2020 work plan.
3G. Accept the Human Rights Commission 2019 annual report and approve the 2020 work plan.
3H. Approve Emergency Funding request and approve notifying the eleven agencies of their
emergency funding.
3I. Authorize submittal for Navistar Maxxforce Engine Class Action Settlement by staff in the
amount of $14,814.85
3J. Acceptance of Board and Commission Resignations
3J1. Accept the resignation of Susan Phelps from the Environmental Commission.
3J2. Accept the resignation of Kelly House from the Human Services Commission.
3K. Board and Commission Appointments.
3L. Adopt Resolution 20-29, approving the Equipment Checkout Policy.
3M. Adopt Resolution 20-30, approving the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Compliance Policy.
3. Items Removed From the Consent Agenda:
3E1. Acceptance of Donation of Girl Scout Cookies
Council Member Fonnest thanked the River Valley Girl Scout Council for the cookie donation.
MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Harris to adopt
Resolution 20-28, accepting a donation of Girl Scout Cookies. Upon a vote being taken, the
following voted in favor of: Larry Fonnest, Maurice Harris, Gillian Rosenquist and Kimberly Sanberg,
the following was absent: Shep Harris, the following voted against: none and the motion carried.
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3H. Approve Human Services Commission 2020 Emergency Allocation Requests
Council Member Sanberg provided information on the Human Services Commission meeting and
thanked the Commission for their consideration of the emergency allocation requests which will
help the Community during the pandemic.
MOTION made by Council Member Sanberg, seconded by Council Member Fonnest to approve the
Emergency Funding request and approve notifying the eleven agencies of their emergency funding.
Upon a vote being taken, the following voted in favor of: Larry Fonnest, Maurice Harris, Gillian
Rosenquist and Kimberly Sanberg, the following was absent: Shep Harris, the following voted
against: none and the motion carried.
3J. Acceptance of Boards and Commission Resignations
Acting Mayor Rosenquist thanked the outgoing Commissioners for their service to the City.
MOTION made by Council Member Sanberg, seconded by Council Member Fonnest to accept the
resignation from Susan Phelps from the Environmental Commission and Kelly House from the
Human Services Commission. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted in favor of: Larry
Fonnest, Maurice Harris, Gillian Rosenquist and Kimberly Sanberg, the following was absent: Shep
Harris, the following voted against: none and the motion carried.
3G. Board and Commission Appointments
Council Member Sanberg welcomed the two new Commissioners.
MOTION made by Council Member Sanberg, seconded by Council Member Harris to approve the
following Board and Commission appointments. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted in
favor of: Larry Fonnest, Maurice Harris, Gillian Rosenquist, and Kimberly Sanberg, the following was
absent: Shep Harris, the following voted against: none and the motion carried.
Appointment:
Environmental Commission Human Services Commission
Wendy Weirich 3 years - expires 5/1/22 Susan Phelps 3 years - expires 5/1/23
4. Public Hearing
4A. Public Hearing – Preliminary Plat Approval for Minor Subdivision – 1421 Rhode Island
Avenue North
Planning Manager Zimmerman presented the staff report and answered questions from Council.
Acting Mayor Rosenquist opened the public hearing. No one requested to speak. Acting Mayor
Rosenquist closed the public hearing.
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4A. Public Hearing – Preliminary Plat Approval for Minor Subdivision
MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Harris to approve the
Variance of 0.2 feet off of the required 80 feet to a width of 79.8 feet on Lot 2. Upon a vote being
taken, the following voted in favor of: Larry Fonnest, Maurice Harris, Gillian Rosenquist, and Kimberly
Sanberg, the following was absent: Shep Harris, the following voted against: none and the motion
carried.
MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Harris to approve the
Preliminary Plat for 1421 Rhode Island Avenue North, subject to the following conditions.
1. The applicant shall remove the existing driveway, apron, and curb cut located directly north of the home
at 1421 Rhode Island Ave N and replace it with a barrier curb.
2. The applicant shall vacate existing easements and dedicate new drainage and utility easements as
shown on the preliminary plat.
3. The City Attorney shall determine if a title review is necessary prior to approval of the final plat.
4. A park dedication fee of $3,270 shall be paid prior to the release of the final plat.
Upon a vote being taken, the following voted in favor of: Larry Fonnest, Maurice Harris, Gillian
Rosenquist, and Kimberly Sanberg, the following was absent: Shep Harris, the following voted
against: none and the motion carried.
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.
MOTION made by Council Member Sanberg, seconded by Council Member Harris to ratify
Emergency Administrative Actions 20-31 through 20-37 and adopt all recommendations contained
therein. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted in favor of: Larry Fonnest, Maurice Harris,
Gillian Rosenquist, and Kimberly Sanberg, the following was absent: Shep Harris, the following voted
against: none and the motion carried.
6B. Review of Council Calendar
The 2020 Step To It Challenge will run from May 1 through May 28, 2020.
The 2020 Annual Bike Rodeo will be held virtually on May 4 through May 7, 2020, at 7 pm.
Some Council Members may attend the virtual Coffee with a Cop event on May 7, 2020, at 10 am.
The next Council/Manager meeting will be held virtually on May 12, 2020, at 6:30 pm.
Some Council Members may attend the virtual Annual PRISM Taste of the Burbs on May 14, 2020, at
6:30 pm.
The next City Council meeting will be held virtually on May 19, 2020, at 6:30 pm.
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6C. Mayor and Council Communication
Acting Mayor Rosenquist thanked the Golden Valley Board and Commission members for
continuing to meet and conduct City business virtually. She also thank the school districts for
providing lunches for the school age kids and also providing Wi-Fi hotspots for students during the
COVID-19 pandemic.
Council Member Sanberg encouraged Golden Valley residents with kids under 18 to take
advantage of the free lunch program that the schools are providing because it supports the school
district’s nutrition program and their staff.
Council Member Harris provided information on the Golden Valley Business meeting that he
attended virtually. Acting Mayor Rosenquist said she had attended it also and added that it was
productive meeting.
7. Adjourn
MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Sanberg to adjourn the
meeting at 7:22 pm. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted in favor of: Larry Fonnest,
Maurice Harris, Gillian Rosenquist, and Kimberly Sanberg, the following was absent: Shep Harris, the
following voted against: none and the motion carried.
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Gillian Rosenquist, Acting Mayor
ATTEST:
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Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk