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November 17, 2020 — 6:30 pm
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. As such, all votes are conducted by roll call, so each member's
vote on each issue can be identified and recorded pursuant to Minnesota Stat. 13D.021.
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, Finance Director Virnig, Police Chief Sturgis, Physical
Development Director Nevinski, City Attorney Cisneros, Deputy Fire Chief Massicotte,
Planning Manager Zimmerman, City Planner Campbell, and City Clerk Schyma
2. Additions and Corrections to Agenda
M/Rosenquist, S/Fonnest to approve the meeting agenda as submitted.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Rosenquist, Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
3. Approval of Consent Agenda
M/Fonnest, S/Sanberg to approve the Consent Agenda as revised: removal of Item #3C2 - Accept
Resignation from the Human Rights Commission.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, Sanberg, Rosenquist, M. Harris, S. Harris. Opposed: N/A)
3A. Approval of Minutes:
3A1. City Council Meeting— November 4, 2020
3B. Approve City Check Register and authorize the payments of the bills as submitted.
3C. Boards and Commissions:
3C1. Minutes of Environmental Commission — September 30, 2020
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31). Approval of Bids, Quotes and Contracts:
3D1. Approve Contract for State Fuel Consortium Program
3E. Adoption of Temporary Paid Leave Policy
3. Items Removed From the Consent Agenda:
3C2. Accept Resignation from the Human Rights Commission
The Council thanked Ms. Yeager for her service to the City and the Human Rights Commission.
M/M. Harris, S/Rosenquist to accept the resignation of Carrie Yeager from the Human Rights
Commission.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: M. Harris, Rosenquist, S. Harris, Sanberg, Fonnest. Opposed: N/A)
4. Public Hearing
4A. Approval of Conditional Use Permit 73, Amendment #1— 6620 Wayzata Boulevard,
Ordinance No. 696
City 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.
M/Fonnest, S/M. Harris to adopt Ordinance #696, approval of Conditional Use Permit 73, Amendment
#1 allowing for an addition to an existing Class II Restaurant.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, Sanberg, Rosenquist, S. Harris. Opposed: N/A)
4B. Combined Public Hearing:
1. Approval of Future Land Use Map Amendment for 881010th Ave N, 915 Boone
Ave N, and 1021 Boone Ave N, Resolution No. 20-69
2. Approval of Zoning Map Amendment for 881010th Ave N, 915 Boone Ave N, and 1021
Boone Ave N, Ordinance No. 697
Mayor Harris stated that due to a conflict of interest, he would be recusing himself from the discussion
and voting for Item #413. He passed the gavel to Mayor Pro Tempore Rosenquist.
City Planner Campbell presented the staff report and answered questions from Council regarding an
environmental assessment of the site, project timeline, and steps in the process.
Dr. Wyayn Rasmussen, Academy of Whole Learning, was available for questions and made a presentation
about the history of AOWL and the proposed school in Golden Valley.
Mayor Pro Tempore Rosenquist opened the public hearing. No one requested to speak. Mayor Pro
Tempore Rosenquist closed the public hearing.
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City Manager Cruikshank stated that since this item is concerning a Comprehensive Plan amendment, the
item must be approved by a two-thirds vote of the Council in order to pass.
M/Fonnest, S/M. Harris to adopt Resolution No. 20-69, amending the Future Land Use Map to designate
8810 10th Ave N, 915 Boone Ave N, and 1021 Boone Ave N for Assembly use.
Motion carried 4-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Recused: S. Harris. Opposed: N/A)
M/M. Harris, S/Sanberg to adopt Ordinance #697, amending the Zoning Map to change the zoning
designation for 8810 10th Ave N, 915 Boone Ave N, and 1021 Boone Ave N from Industrial to Institutional
Sub -district 1-1 and that this rezoning action be contingent on the necessary approvals from the
Metropolitan Council.
Motion carried 4-0. (In Favor: M. Harris, Sanberg, Fonnest, Rosenquist. Recused: S. Harris. Opposed: N/A)
The Council thanked Dr. Rasmussen and welcomed AOWL to Golden Valley.
S. Old Business
6. New Business
6A. Second Consideration of Ordinance No. 694 Amending City Code, Section 16, Article III, Rental
Housing Licensing
Deputy Fire Chief Massicotte presented the staff report and answered questions from Council.
Mayor Harris opened the item for public comment. No one requested to speak.
M/Rosenquist, S/M. Harris to adopt Second Consideration of Ordinance #694, Amendment to City Code
Relating to the Crime Free and Disorderly Conduct Sections of Chapter 16, Article III, Rental Housing
Licensing.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Rosenquist, M. Harris, S. Harris, Sanberg, Fonnest. Opposed: N/A)
6B. Second Consideration of Ordinance No. 695 Amending City Code, Section 18-2 Disorderly
Conduct
Police Chief Sturgis presented the staff report and answered questions from Council.
Mayor Harris opened the item for public comment. No one requested to speak.
M/Sanberg, S/Rosenquist to adopt Second Consideration of Ordinance #695, deleting City Code section
18-2: Disorder Conduct —Generally in its entirety and replacing it with a new section 18-2.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Sanberg, Rosenquist, M. Harris, Fonnest, S. Harris. Opposed: N/A)
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6C. First Consideration of Ordinance No. 698 Establishing A 2021 Master Fee Schedule
Finance Director Virnig presented the staff report and answered questions from Council.
Mayor Harris opened the item for public comment. No one requested to speak.
M/Rosenquist, S/Sanberg to adopt First Consideration of Ordinance #698, establishing a 2021 Master
Fee Schedule.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Rosenquist, Sanberg, Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris. Opposed: N/A)
613. Review of Council Calendar
Mayor Harris reviewed upcoming city meetings, events, and holiday closures.
6E. Mayor and Council Communication
Council Member Fonnest provided an update from recent Municipal Legislative Commission meetings. He
discussed three important legislative issues the commission is focusing on including economic recovery,
transportation and infrastructure, and local control. He further discussed a fiscal disparities task force that
is being assembled to study the formula and effects of proposed changes that cities, including Golden
Valley, are putting forward.
Mayor Harris was part of a recent conversation with local mayors and U.S. Representative Omar. There
was discussion regarding CARES Act funds, how cities were able to use those funds, and if there is a
potential second round of assistance/relief is on the way.
Council Member Rosenquist provided an update from a recent meeting with the Minneapolis Park and
Recreation Board with Mayor Harris and City Manager Cruikshank. She further discussed the first meeting
of the Facilities Study Task Force.
City Manager Cruikshank gave an update on City operations and services during COVID-19.
7. Adjourn
M/Rosenquist, S/M. Harris to adjourn the meeting at 8:17 p.m.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Rosenquist, M. Harris, Sanberg, Fonnest, S. Harris. Opposed: N/A)
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