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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES October 7, 2020 — 6:30 pm
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 conductedbytelephoneorotherelectronicmeans.
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.
I. 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, Kimberly Sanberg, and Maurice
Harris, Gillian Rosenquist
Staff present: City Manager Cruikshank, City Attorney Cisneros, Finance Director Sue Virnig, Physical
Development Director Marc Nevinski, City Planner Jason Zimmerman, Chief of Police
Jason Sturgis, City Clerk Theresa Schyma, Human Resources Director Kirsten Santelices,
and Equity Coordinator Kiarra Zachery
1C. Presentation — Hennepin County Sheriff Hutchinson
Hennepin County Sheriff Hutchinson updated the Council on the Pink Patch Program, the
number of overall emergency calls, the number of canine calls, and how COVID-19 infected
individuals are managed in the county jail. He also spoke on civil unrest in the suburbs explaining
that there are plans in place throughout the County and the State to work cooperatively with all
City Departments. Sheriff Hutchinson thanked all the Golden Valley Officers and fire fighters for
their outstanding duty in keeping all residents safe.
2. Additions and Corrections to Agenda
MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Rosenquist to approve the
agenda of October 7, 2020, as submitted. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted in favor of:
Gillian Rosenquist, Kimberly Sanberg, Shep Harris, Larry Fonnest, Maurice Harris, the following voted
against: none and the motion carried.
3. Approval of Consent Agenda
MOTION made by Council Member Rosenquist, seconded by Council Member Harris to approve the
consent agenda of September 15, 2020, as revised: removal of Item 3C: Approve Resolution Disavowing
Condemning the Use of Discriminatory Covenants in Golden Valley and Approving Participation in Just
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Deeds Coalition Resolution #20-54. Item 3F: Authorization to Sign School Resource Officer Service
Agreement with Independent School District #281. Item 31): Approve Livable Communities Act
Reenrollment for 2021-2030 Resolution #20-55. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted in favor
of: Maurice Harris, Larry Fonnest, Shep Harris, Kimberly Sanberg, and Gillian Rosenquist, the following
voted against: none and the motion carried.
3A. Approval of Minutes:
3A1. Council Manager Meeting — September 8, 2020
3A2. City Council Meeting— September 15, 2020
3B. Approve City Check Register and authorize the payments of the bills as submitted.
3E. Approval of Election -Related Resolutions:
1. Resolution #20-56 —Appointment of Election Judges for November 3 General Election.
2. Resolution #20-57 — Establishment of an Absentee Ballot Board
3G. Approval of Resolution #20-58 Rescinding Resolution #14-37 Appointing City Clerk.
3H. Approve Amended Addendum to the City Manager Employment Agreement Resolution #20-59.
3. Items Removed From the Consent Agenda:
3C. Approve Resolution Disavowing & Condemning the Use of Discriminatory Covenants in Golden
Valley and Approving Participation in Just Deeds Coalition Resolution #20-54.
City Manager Cruikshank introduced three staff members making up the collation of partners for this
agenda item including City Attorney Maria Cisneros, Equity Manager Kiarra Zachery, and Human
Resources Director/Human Rights Commission Liaison Kirsten Santelices. Human Resources Director
Santelices conducted a presentation on Just Deeds which is a project launched by the Human Rights
Commission to provide free legal assistance to homeowners to research and discharge discriminatory
covenants from property titles. Equity Manager Zachery presented a discussion on why covenants
matter and that historic covenants still have an impact on our current reality. City Attorney Cisneros
discussed the City's role in discriminatory Covenants.
MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Harris to Approve Resolution
Disavowing & Condemning the Use of Discriminatory Covenants in Golden Valley and Approving
Participation in Just Deeds Coalition Resolution #20-54. 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.
3D. Approve Livable Communities Act Reenrollment for 2021-2030 Resolution #20-55
City Planner Zimmerman reported the Livable Communities Act is a Met Council program that funds
grants to support redevelopment and affordable housing. This Resolution would reenroll the City for the
next decade.
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MOTION made by Council Member Harris, seconded by Council Member Fonnest to Approve the Livable
Communities Act Reenrollment for 2021-2030 Resolution #20-55. Upon a vote being taken, the
following voted in favor of: Maurice Harris, Gillian Rosenquist, Shep Harris, Kimberly Sanberg, and Larry
Fonnest, the following voted against: none and the motion carried.
3F. Authorization to Sign School Resource Officer Service Agreement with Independent School
District #281.
City Manager Cruikshank reported this agreement will provide one full-time police officer and related
support services and supplies for the term of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 3021.
Council Member Sanberg raised concerns about SROs in schools and Council discussed the issue. Council
determined that it would be helpful to know where the Robbinsdale School Board stands on this issue.
Council Member Rosenquist will bring this to the 281 Government Advisory Council.
MOTION made by Council Member Sanberg, seconded by Council Member Rosenquist to Approve the
Authorization to Sign the School Resource Officer Service Agreement with Independent School District
281. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted in favor of: Kimberly Sanberg, Shep Harris, Larry
Fonnest, Gillian Rosenquist, the following voted against: Maurice Harris and the motion carried.
4. Public Hearing
4A. Public Hearing — Zoning Text Amendment — Revising the Density Range of the Medium Density
Residential (R-3) Zoning District.
City Planner Zimmerman stated with the adoption of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, the City committed
to considering certain zoning text amendments in order to fulfill policy objectives included in the
document. One such revision is to the density range allowed within the existing Medium Density
Residential (R-3) Zoning District.
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing.
Ruth Paradise, 8515 Duluth Street, disagrees with changing the density as she believes this would
greatly increase traffic in her neighborhood.
As there were no additional callers, Mayor Harris closed the public hearing.
MOTION made by Council Member Rosenquist, seconded by Council Member Harris to Adopt Ordinance
690, Amending Section 113-90: Medium Density Residential (R-3) Zoning District to revise the Allowed
Density Range. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted in favor of: Gillian Rosenquist, Kimberly
Sanberg, Shep Harris, Larry Fonnest and Maurice Harris, the following voted against: none and the
motion carried.
4B. Public Hearing —Amendments to the Zoning Map —Rezoning Properties to Achieve Conformance
with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan
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Planning Manager Jason Zimmerman requested 16 properties be considered for rezoning on order to
come into conformance with the Future Land Use Map in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. There was
Council discussion regarding the Amendments to the Zoning Map.
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing.
Christopher Robinson, 7650 Harold Avenue North, strongly disagrees with rezoning the area due to
traffic concerns related to pedestrian safety.
Erick Peterson, 130 Louisiana Ave North, strongly disagrees with rezoning the area and concurred with
Mr. Robinson's comments.
Tina Prokosch, 7601 Harold Avenue, disagrees with rezoning the area due to the impact that increased
traffic would have on her single-family residential neighborhood.
Mayor Harris closed the public hearing.
There was Council discussion regarding the proposed ordinances regarding rezoning.
MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Harris to Adopt Ordinance
692, Rezoning Certain Properties at Douglas Drive and Golden Valley Road in Order to Achieve
Alignment with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted in favor of:
Gillian Rosenquist, Maurice Harris, Larry Fonnest, Kimberly Sanberg, and Shep Harris, the following voted
against: none and the motion carried.
MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Rosenquist to refer the
proposal back to the Planning Commission for further consideration with staff. Upon a vote being taken,
the following voted in favor of: Shep Harris, Larry Fonnest, Maurice Harris, Gillian Rosenquist, and
Kimberly Sanberg, the following voted against: none and the motion carried.
4C. Public Hearing — Approval of Conditional Use Permit 168, Amendment #1-145 Jersey Ave S
Planner Myles Campbell stated the Good Shepherd School is requesting an amendment to an existing
CUP in order to allow for the expansion of the school's pre-k child care center. There was Council
discussion regarding the Conditional Use Permit 168.
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing. No one requested to speak. Mayor Harris closed the public
hearing.
MOTION made by Council Member Harris, seconded by Council Member Sandberg to adopt Ordinance
693, Approval of Conditional Use Permit 168, Amendment #1 allowing for expanded child care services
at 145 Jersey Ave S. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted in favor of: Kimberly Sandberg,
Maurice Harris, Gillian Rosenquist Shep Harris, and Larry Fonnest, the following voted against: none and
the motion carried.
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4D. Public Hearing —Special Assessment — 2020 Delinquent Utility Bills
Finance Director Sue Virnig presented the Council will an overview of the process.
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing. No one requested to speak. Mayor Harris closed the public
hearing.
MOTION made by Council Member Sanberg, seconded by Council Member Harris to Approve Resolution
20-60 Adopting and Confirming Assessments for Delinquent 2020 Delinquent Utility Bills. Upon a vote
being taken, the following voted in favor of: Larry Fonnest, Shep Harris, Maurice Harris, Kimberly
Sanberg, and Gillian Rosenquist, the following voted against: none and the motion carried.
4E. Public Hearing — Special Assessment — 2020 Delinquent Miscellaneous Charges
Finance Director Sue Virnig presented the Council will an overview of the process.
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing. No one requested to speak. Mayor Harris closed the public
hearing.
MOTION made by Council Member Sanberg, seconded by Council Member Fonnest to Approve
Resolution #20-61 adopting and confirming Assessments for Delinquent 2020 Miscellaneous Charges
with an amended paragraph three stating three percent. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted in
favor of: Maurice Harris, Gillian Rosenquist, Larry Fonnest, Kimberly Sanberg, Shep Harris, the following
voted against: none and the motion carried.
S. Old Business
6. New Business
6A. COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency Administrative Actions
City Attorney Cisneros presented the staff report and answered questions from Council.
There was Council discussion regarding the proposed emergency administrative actions items.
MOTION made by Council Member Rosenquist, seconded by Council Member Harris to ratify Emergency
Administrative Actions 20-65, 20-66, and 20-67. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted in favor
of: Larry Fonnest, Kimberly Sanberg, Gillian Rosenquist, Shep Harris, and Maurice Harris. The following
voted against: none and the motion carried.
6E. Review of Council Calendar
Mayor Harris reviewed the Council Calendar.
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6F. Mayor and Council Communications
Council Member Sanberg encouraged all residents to vote and explained the different ways and options
to vote.
Council Member Rosenquist stated the League of Women Voters and the Minnesota State Bar
Association will be co -hosting an associate Supreme Court justice candidate forum on October 12 at 6:30
pm broadcast on CCX media.
Council Member Rosenquist stated there is an extension on the ability to respond to the census passed
on September 30, 2020 and encourages everyone to respond to the census.
Mayor Harris reported the Governor will be having another special session on October 12 with a
potential bonding bill to include the City of Golden Valley.
Council Member Rosenquist and City Manager Cruikshank will be attending the Blue Line Coalition with
the Governor on October 8, 2020.
7. Adjourn
MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Sanberg to adjourn the
meeting at 10:30 pm. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted in favor of: Kimberly Sanberg,
Maurice Harris, Gillian Rosenquist, Shep Harris, and Larry Fonnest, the following voted against: none and
the motion carried.
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