07-21-20 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 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
2. Additions and Corrections to Agenda
MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Rosenquist to approve the
agenda of July 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.
3. Approval of Consent Agenda
MOTION made by Council Member Rosenquist, seconded by Council Member Fonnest to approve the
consent agenda of July 21, 2020, as revised: removal of 3F-Accept Resignation from the Human Services
Commission. 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 Meeting – June 16 and July 7, 2020
3B. Approve City Check Register and authorize the payments of the bills as submitted.
3C. Licenses:
3C1. Approve a temporary on-sale liquor license for Born Passion, 4294 Dahlberg Drive, Golden
Valley for their event at Theodore Wirth Golf Course, 1301 Theodore Wirth Parkway on
August 21, 2020
3D. Minutes of the Boards and Commissions:
3D1. Human Rights Commission – April 28 and May 26, 2020
July 21, 2020 – 6:30 pm
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3. Approval of Consent Agenda - continued
3D. Minutes of the Boards and Commissions:
3D2. Rising TIDES Task Force – April 12 and May 14, 2020
3D3. Special Civil Services Commission – May 5, 2020
3D4. Human Services Commission – May 11, 2020
3D5. Open Space and Recreation Commission – May 18, 2020
3D6. Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission – May 21, 2020
3E. Approval of Bids, Quotes and Contracts:
3E1. Authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute an agreement for the GreenCorps Host
Site with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency in the form approved by the City Attorney.
3E2. Authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute a purchase contract with UHL Company,
Inc. in the form approved by the City Attorney to purchase ionization devices for City buildings
in the amount of $38,425.
3F. Accept the resignation from the Human Services Commission.
3G. Approve signing the agreement with Hennepin County for Assessing Services from August 1, 2020
through July 31, 2024.
3. Items Removed From the Consent Agenda:
3F. Board/Commission Appointments
Council Member Sanberg thanked Ms. Katie Hart for her service on the Human Services Commission.
MOTION made by Council Member Sanberg, seconded by Council Member Rosenquist to accept the
resignation of Ms. Hart from the Human Services Commission. 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
4A. Public Hearing – Ordinance #684 – Amending Single-Family Residential (R-1) Zoning District
Narrow Lot Regulations
Planning Manager Zimmerman presented the staff report and answered questions from Council.
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing. No one requested to speak. Mayor Harris closed the public
hearing.
There was Council discussion regarding the proposed narrow lot ordinance. Mayor Harris asked if the
Council would be interested in discussing additional requirements for the homes that will be built on the
narrow lots by requiring only one-story homes or to give owners an option of rebuilding a smaller home.
Council Member Harris said he would prefer to keep the homes to one-story. The Council discussed the
proposed amendment and the consensus was not add additional requirements.
MOTION made by Council Member Rosenquist, seconded by Council Member Fonnest to adopt
Ordinance #684, amending Section 113-88: Single-Family Residential (R-1) Zoning District Narrow Lot
Regulations. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted in favor of: Larry Fonnest, Gillian Rosenquist,
and Kimberly Sanberg, the following voted against: Maurice Harris and Shep Harris and the motion
carried.
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4A. Public Hearing – Ordinance #684 – Amending Single-Family Residential - continued
MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Rosenquist to adopt Summary
of Ordinance #684 for Publication based on the finding that the title and summary clearly inform the
public of the intent and elect of the ordinance. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted in favor of:
Larry Fonnest, Gillian Rosenquist, and Kimberly Sanberg, the following voted against: Maurice Harris and
Shep Harris and the motion carried.
4B. Public Hearing – MS4 General Permit, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program, 2019 Annual
Report to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Environmental Specialist Chirpich presented the staff report and answered questions from Council.
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing. No one requested to speak. Mayor Harris closed the public
hearing.
MOTION made by Council Member Rosenquist, seconded by Council Member Sanberg to adopt
Resolution 20-45, issuing a Negative Declaration of Need for Revisions to the Storm Water Pollution
Prevention Program. 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.
5. Old Business
6. New Business
6A. Public Art Committee Report on 10 West End Development
Planner Campbell presented the staff report and answered questions from Council.
Mr. John Kluchka, a member of the Public Art Committee, provided details on the 10 West End Public Art
Committee and their work including how the committee started, items discussed at their meetings, the
plan’s budget and the current proposal of the design of the project.
Mr. Chris Culp, from the Excelsior Group, said that he appreciated the partnership between the Cities and
neighborhood and he said the project would be a great welcome image for visitor in the area.
There was Council discussion regarding art image and they thanked the Committee for their work on the
project.
MOTION made by Council Member Rosenquist, seconded by Council Member Sanberg to support the
recommendation of the 10 West End Public Art Committee. 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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6B. Adopt Resolution Transferring CARES Act Funds to the HRA to Implement a Rent and Household
Assistance Program
Physical Development Director Nevinski presented the staff report and answered questions from Council.
MOTION made by Council Member Harris, seconded by Council Member Rosenquist to adopt Resolution
20-46, transferring CARES Act Funds to the HRA to implement a Rent and Household Assistance Program.
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.
6C. COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency Administrative Actions
City Attorney Cisneros 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 20-50 through 20-52. 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.
6D. Emergency Ordinance Regarding Face Covering
City Attorney Cisneros presented the staff report and answered questions from Council. City Manager
Cruikshank answered questions from Council.
Mayor Harris stated per the Council’s agenda all ordinances listed under new business are eligible for
public input.
Ms. Barbara Prindle, 2149 Scott Avenue, said that she was in strong support of the mask ordinance and
felt that the ordinance should send a strong message.
Mr. Andrew Wold, 50 Jersey Avenue, said he was in full support of the face covering ordinance including
in schools. He asked if the mandate did cover preschools and daycare and if there had been any
consideration on larger events held in private homes. He also asked if face shields could be used at gyms.
There was much Council discussion regarding the ordinance requiring face covering including whether
schools should be exempt. The consensus was to exempt the schools both public and private. The Council
directed staff to amend the language of the ordinance.
MOTION made by Council Member Harris, seconded by Council Member Rosenquist to adopt the
Emergency Ordinance #685, mandating the use of face coverings indoors 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.
6E. Review of Council Calendar
Some Council Members may attend the Market in the Valley on July 19, 26 and August 26, 2020, from 9
am to 1 pm in the City Hall Campus Parking Lot.
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6E. Review of Council Calendar - continued
Some Council Members may attend the virtually League of Women’s Voter Golden Valley Candidate
Forum on July 20, 2020, at starting 6:30 pm.
The next Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting will be held virtually on July 21, 2020, at 6:30
pm.
The next City Council meeting will be held virtually on July 21, 2020, immediately following the HRA
meeting.
Some Council Members may attend the virtually Golden Valley Business Meeting on July 23, 2020, at
8:30 am.
Some Council Members may attend the virtually League of Minnesota Cities Webinar on Leadership on
July 29, 2020, at 1 pm.
Some Council Members may attend the virtually Congresswoman Omar’s Eviction Defense Workshop
on July 29, 2020, at 4:30 pm.
Some Council Members may attend the virtually Building An Equitable Golden Valley Discussion on July
28, 2020, at 6 pm.
The next City Council meeting will be held virtually on August 4, 2020, at 6:30 pm.
6F. Mayor and Council Communication
Mayor Harris thanked the Council for being a part of the City’s Welcome Statement and asked if the video
could be part of an upcoming Council meeting. He also thanked the Golden Valley Police their work and
staff for their communication regarding Theodore Wirth beach.
7. Adjourn
MOTION made by Council Member Harris, seconded by Council Member Rosenquist to adjourn the
meeting at 11:10 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
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