07-07-20 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 7, 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 Sanberg to approve the
consent agenda of July 7, 2020, as revised: removal of 4E4-Authorize Agreement for Phase III of the
Downtown Study, F1-Accept Donation of Park Bench for Brookview Park, 3F2-Accept Donation of Tree
for Brookview Park, 3F3-Accept Donation from Golden Valley Federated Women’s Club, 3G-Appoint
Election Judges and Absentee Ballot Board for Primary Election August 11, 2020, 3I-Support
Application by West Hennepin Affordable Housing Land Trust to Minnesota Housing Finance Agency
for Community Homeownership Impact Funds and 3L-Accept Resignation from the Civil Service
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 2, 2020
3B. Approve City Check Register and authorize the payments of the bills as submitted.
July 7, 2020 – 6:30 pm
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3. Approval of Consent Agenda - continued
3C. Licenses:
3C1. Approve the issuance of a Massage Therapist Establishment License for Everybody
Healing Center located at 8085 Wayzata Blvd, Suite 10 for the license period of July 7,
2020 through December 30, 2020, contingent upon provision of minor items missing
from application materials.
3D. Minutes of the Boards and Commissions:
3D1. Planning Commission – June 8, 2020
3D2. Environment Commission – May 18, 2020
3D3. Board of Zoning Appeals – April 28 and May 26, 2020
3E. Approval of Bids, Quotes and Contracts:
3E1. Authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute an agreement for the Pennsylvania
Woods Habitat Restoration with Landbridge Ecological Services in the form approved
by the City Attorney for the Restoration Project No. #20-07 in the amount of
$44,855.753.
E2. Authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute purchase contract with UHL Company,
Inc. in the form approved by the City Attorney to purchase ionization devices for City Hall
and Public Safety ventilation systems in the amount of $23,250.
E3. Authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute Annual Bobcat Equipment Trade-Out
Purchase Contract with Tri-State Bobcat, Inc. in the form approved by the City Attorney
to purchase a Bobcat 5600 Toolcat in the amount of $54,091.22 and trade in Unit 718
in the amount of $49,591.22 and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute
Annual Bobcat Equipment Trade-Out Purchase Contract with Tri-State Bobcat, Inc. in
the form approved by the City Attorney to purchase a Bobcat 5610 Toolcat in the
amount of $49,709.33 and trade in Unit 460 in the amount of $45,209.33.
E4. Authorize an agreement to conduct Phase III of the Downtown Study with Hoisington
Koegler Group Inc.
3F. Acceptance of Grants and Donations:
F1. Adopt Resolution 20-39, accepting the donation from the Wittman Family for the
addition of a park bench in Brookview Park to honor of Lisa Wittman.
F2. Adopt Resolution 20-40, accepting the donation from the Osbeck Family for the
addition of a tree in Brookview Park to honor of Violet Lucille Osbeck.
F3. Adopt Resolution 20-41, accepting a donation from the Golden Valley Federated
Women’s Club for the 2021 Summer Concert Series.
3G. Adopt Resolution 20-42, approving appointment of the Election Judges and Absentee Ballot
Board for the Primary Election to be held on August 11, 2020.
3H. Amend the 2020 Council meeting calendar by moving the Wednesday, August 5 City Council
meeting to Tuesday, August 4 and the Tuesday, October 6 City Council meeting to Wednesday,
October 7, 2020 due to the 2020 Minnesota Night to Unite date change.
3I. Adopt Resolution 20-43, supporting an Application by West Hennepin Affordable Housing Land
Trust to Minnesota Housing Finance Agency for Community Homeownership Impact Funds.
3J. Receive and file the May 2020 Financial Reports.
3K. Adopt Resolution 20-44, amending 04-20 City of Golden Valley Donation/Gift Policy.
3L. Accept the resignation of Ralph Schulz from the Civil Service Commission.
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3. Items Removed From the Consent Agenda:
4E4. Authorize Profession Services Agreement for Phase III of the Downtown Study
Council Member Harris asked staff what was involved in phase III of the Downtown Study.
Physical Development Director provided information on the third phase of the study including which
quadrants of the City would be the main focus and the proposed timeline.
MOTION made by Council Member Harris, seconded by Council Member Fonnest to authorize an
agreement to conduct Phase III of the Downtown Study with Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. 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.
3F1. Acceptance of Donation of Park Bench for Brookview Park
Council Member Rosenquist said Lisa Wittman had been a long time City staff member and asked
Physical Development Director Nevinski if he would say a few words regarding Lisa. Mr. Nevinski said
Lisa had worked for the City for many years and had done a great job and is dearly missed.
MOTION made by Council Member Rosenquist, seconded by Council Member Sanberg to adopt
Resolution 20-39, accepting the donation from the Wittman Family for the addition of a park bench in
Brookview Park to honor of Lisa Wittman. 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.
3F2. Acceptance of Donation of Tree for Brookview Park
Council Member Sanberg said that Violet Osbeck was her neighbor and a longtime Golden Valley
resident. She thanked Ms. Osbeck’s family for the donation.
MOTION made by Council Member Sanberg, seconded by Council Member Rosenquist to adopt
Resolution 20-40, accepting the donation from the Osbeck Family for the addition of a tree in
Brookview Park to honor of Violet Lucille Osbeck. 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.
3F3. Acceptance of Donation from Golden Valley Federated Women’s Club
Council Member Rosenquist thanked the Golden Valley Federated Women’s Club for their donation
towards the summer concert series.
MOTION made by Council Member Rosenquist, seconded by Council Member Fonnest to adopt
Resolution 20-41, accepting a donation from the Golden Valley Federated Women’s Club for the 2021
Summer Concert Series. 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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3G. Appoint the Election Judges and Absentee Ballot Board for Primary Election August 11, 2020
Council Member Rosenquist thanked the election judges for serving the City at the upcoming Primary
election and asked residents to still consider becoming an election judge for the November election.
City Clerk Luedke answered questions from Council regarding absentee voting.
MOTION made by Council Member Rosenquist, seconded by Council Member Harris to adopt
Resolution 20-42, approving the appointment of the Election Judges and Absentee Ballot Board for the
Primary Election to be held on August 11, 2020. 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. Supporting Application by West Hennepin Affordable Housing Land Trust to Minnesota
Housing Finance Agency for Community Homeownership Impact Funds
Council Member Harris said this is an important item and asked staff to explain how the grant if
approved would benefit the City of Golden Valley.
Physical Development Director Nevinski provided information on the Affordable Housing Land Trust
and how it could affect the City and answered questions from Council.
MOTION made by Council Member Harris, seconded by Council Member Rosenquist to adopt
Resolution 20-43, Supporting Application by West Hennepin Affordable Housing Land Trust to
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency for Community Homeownership Impact Funds. 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.
3L. Accept Resignation from the Civil Service Commission
Council Member Fonnest thanked Mr. Ralph Schultz for his service on the Civil Service Commission.
MOTION made by Council Member Harris, seconded by Council Member Rosenquist to accept the
resignation of Ralph Schulz from the Civil Service 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
5. Old Business
6. New Business
6A. COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency Administrative Actions
City Attorney Cisneros presented the staff report. Ms. Cisneros also answered questions from Council
regarding mandating face coverings in the City and possible enforcement issues.
Finance Director Virnig answered questions from Council.
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6A. COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency Administrative Actions - continued
MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Rosenquist to ratify
Emergency Administrative Actions 20-53 through 20-56. 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 Market in the Valley on July 12 and July 19, 2020, from 9 am
to 1 pm in the City Hall Campus Parking Lot.
The next Council/Manager meeting will be held virtually on July 14, 2020, at 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 virtual Golden Valley Business Council meeting on July 23,
2020, at 8:30 am.
Some Council Members may attend the virtual Building An Equitable Golden Valley: A Discussion with
City Leadership on July 28, 2020, from 6 to 7:30 pm.
6C. Mayor and Council Communication
Council Member Harris provided information on the upcoming Equitable Golden Valley Discussion.
City Manager Cruikshank provided information on agenda items from the upcoming Council/Manager
and City Council meeting. He also provided information on the resurfacing project on Theodore Wirth
Parkway and said it was currently closed.
Finance Director Virnig provided information on the CARES relief fund dollars that the City had received
and what items the funds may be used for. Ms. Virnig and City Manager Cruikshank answered from
Council.
Mayor Harris provided information on illegal activities that had happened at the unofficial beach in
Theodore Wirth Park which is operated by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and said the
Park Board may be making decisions regarding the beach that would impact Golden Valley. He said the
Human Rights Commission was working on a Welcome Statement video. He also provided information
on two upcoming news articles that he was interviewed for and on the Blue Line Coalition meeting that
he attended.
Council Member Rosenquist said the League of Women’s Voter Golden Valley will be hosting a
candidate forum via CCX for the City’s Congressional District 5 on July 20, 2020, starting at 6:30 pm.
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6C. Mayor and Council Communication - continued
Council Member Sanberg said the Golden Valley Human Services Commission was accepting
applications from non-profits to receive grants for the 2021 funding period.
7. Adjourn
MOTION made by Council Member Rosenquist, seconded by Council Member Fonnest to adjourn the
meeting at 8:11 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