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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES September 1,2020-6:30pm
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
1C. Introduce New Equity and Inclusion Manager
Human Resources Director Santelices introduced Kiarra Zackery, the new Equity and Inclusion Manager
and provided information on the hiring process. Kiarra Zackery thanked everyone and said she was
excited to start at the City and she provided back ground information on herself.
The Council welcomed Kiarra Zackery to the City of Golden Valley.
2. Additions and Corrections to Agenda
MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Harris to approve the
agenda of September 1, 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 Sanberg, seconded by Council Member Rosenquist to approve the
consent agenda of September 1, 2020, as revised: removal of 3E-Approve Appointment to the Human
Rights Commission and 3F-Approve Board/Commission Appointments. 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 —August 4, 2020
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3. Approval of Consent Agenda - continued
3B. Approve City Check Register and authorize the payments of the bills as submitted.
3C. Minutes of the Boards and Commissions:
3C1. Planning Commission —July 13 and 27, 2020
3C2. Environmental Commission —July 27, 2020
30. Human Rights Commission —June 23, 2020
3C4. Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission —July 16, 2020
3D. Approval of Bids, Quotes and Contracts
3D1. Authorize the signing of the 2 year Test Rental and Use Agreement with CHS HR
Consulting.
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3. Items Removed From the Consent Agenda:
3E. Approve Appointment to the Human Rights Commission
Council Member Fonnest said Mr. Thomas Huling would be joining the Human Right Commission.
MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Harris to appoint Thomas
Huling to the Human Rights Commission with a term to expire May, 2022 . 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.
3F. Approve Board/Commission Appointments
Council Member Sanberg welcomed Mr. Jacob Rudeen to the Human Services Commission.
MOTION made by Council Member Sanberg, seconded by Council Member Rosenquist to appoint Jacob
Rudeen to the Human Services Commission with a term to expire May, 2021. 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 — Amendments to the Zoning Code — Amending Sections 113-1: Definitions,
113-152: Screening and Outdoor Storage
Planner Campbell 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 amendment to the City Code section regarding
screening and outdoor storage.
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4A. Public Hearing — Amendments to the Zoning Code - continued
MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Harris to adopt Ordinance
688, Amending Sections 113-1: Definitions, 113-92: Commercial Zoning District of the City Code. 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 — Amendments to the Zoning Map — Rezoning Properties to Achieve
Conformance with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan
Planning Manager Zimmerman presented the staff report and answered questions from Council.
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing.
Ms. Teresa Belden, 2937 Orchard Avenue, said she was calling on behalf of herself and the Golden
Valley Housing Coalition in support of rezoning the Duluth and Douglas Drive area because it provided
opportunities for more affordable housing to be built close to public transportation.
Mayor Harris closed the public hearing.
There was Council discussion regarding the amendments to the Zoning Map.
MOTION made by Council Member Rosenquist, seconded by Council Member Sanberg to adopt
Ordinance #689, Rezoning Certain Properties North of Olson Memorial Highway and East of Douglas
Drive in Order to Achieve Alignment with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. 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.
S. Old Business
6. New Business
6A. Appeal of Board of Zoning Appeals Decision — 2565 Byrd Avenue North
Planner Campbell presented the staff report and answered questions from Council. City Clerk Luedke
answered questions from Council.
Mr. David Uhr, the property owner, said he has looked into additional landscaping the cover the areas
for privacy issues He said having a continuous fence is important to him because they have a large dog
and are expecting a child and they would like some security in their back yard.
There was Council discussion the Board of Zoning appeal decision for 2565 Byrd Avenue North.
MOTION made by Council Member Rosenquist, seconded by Council Member Harris to deny the
variance request of 2 ft. over the allowed 4 ft. in height for fences in a front yard to a total of 6 ft. 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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6A. Appeal of Board of Zoning Appeals Decision — 2565 Byrd Avenue North - continued
MOTION made by Council Member Rosenquist, seconded by Council Member Fonnest to modified
approval of the variance request of 2 ft. over the allowed 4 ft. in height for fences in a front yard to a
total of 6 ft. limited to the section of fence directly facing 26th Avenue South. 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
The City Offices will be closed on September 7, 2020, in observance of Labor Day.
The next Housing and Redevelopment Authority Work Session will be held virtually on September 8,
2020, at 6:30 pm.
The next Council/Manager meeting will be held virtually on September 8, 2020, immediately following
the HRA Work Session.
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Some Council Members may attend the Golden Valley Greens Classic on September 14, 2020, starting at
1 pm at Brookview Golf Course.
Some Council Members may attend the virtually Golden Valley Business Meeting on August 27, 2020,
at 8:30 am.
A Special Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting will be held virtually on September 15, 2020,
at 6:30 pm.
The next City Council meeting will be held virtually on September 15, 2020, immediately following the
HRA meeting.
6C. Mayor and Council Communication
City Manager Cruikshank provided information on the upcoming City Council and Council/Manager
agendas and answered question from Council.
Council Member Fonnest said the Golden Valley Historical Society and CCX Television will be airing the
Golden Valley story on September 17 at 6 pm.
Council Member Rosenquist provided an update on the issues at Twin Lakes. She said she, Mayor and
the City Manager had taken part in a meeting with the Minneapolis Park Board regarding the safety at
the beach and provided information on the long term goal.
Mayor Harris provided an update on the Blue Line Coalition meeting and said that the Coalition will be
meeting with the Governor regarding the light rail line and that he will update the Council after the
meeting. There was Council discussion regarding proposed light rail line.
There was Council discussion regarding the upcoming Golden Valley Greens Classic on September 14.
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6C. Mayor and Council Communication - continued
Council Member Harris reminded Golden Valley residents to complete the 2020 Census if they had not
already because congressional seats are on the line.
The Council thanked City Clerk Luedke for her service to the City of Golden Valley.
7. Adjourn
MOTION made by Council Member Rosenquist, seconded by Council Member Harris to adjourn the
meeting at 7:38 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.
DocuSigned/by:
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Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sue Schwalbe, Deputy City Clerk