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December 1, 2020
Immediately followed HRA Special Meeting
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.orl; 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 7:00 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, Physical Development
Director Nevinski, Planning Manager Zimmerman, and City Clerk Schyma
1C. Approve Human Services Commission 2021 Allocation Report
Aaron Black and Denise La Mere -Anderson of the Human Services Commission reviewed the
Allocation Report, recapped 2020 activities, and discussed potential events in 2021.
The Council thanked Chair La Mere -Anderson, Vice Chair Black, and the entire Human Services
Commission for their hard work.
Motion by M. Harris, Second by Rosenquist to approve the Human Services Commission 2021
Allocation Report.
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Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
2. Additions and Corrections to Agenda
Motion by Fonnest, Second by Rosenquist to approve the meeting agenda as submitted.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
3. Approval of Consent Agenda
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by M. Harris to approve the Consent Agenda as revised:
removal of Item #3132 - Appointment to the Human Rights Commission and remove all items
under Item #31) — Grants and Donations.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
A. Approval of Minutes:
I. Council Manager Meeting — November 10, 2020
B. Boards, Commissions, and Task Forces:
1. Resolution No. 20-70 Updating Previous Resolution Establishing a Police Commission Task
Force
2. AppeiRtment to the Human Rights
C. Approval of Bids, Quotes and Contracts:
1. Award Contract for Tree Trimming and Removal to Heartwood Tree Surgeons
2. Approve Towing Contract with Twin Cities Transport and Recovery for Vehicle Impound
3. Approve New Agreement with Hennepin County for Assessing Services
4. Award Contract for the 2020 Pond Maintenance Project #20-22 to New Look Contracting, Inc.
D. GFants aAd DenatieRs-
1. ReselutieR Ne. 29;1 Ae^r + o Penati9R F9Fo i Q +n i ew n i
2. Resolution No. 20 72 Aeeepting PeRation 9 a o i r-Fee at Scheid n i
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E. Approve 2021 City Calendar and Meeting Dates
F. Adoption of 2021-2030 Capital Improvement Program, Resolution No. 20-74
G. Adoption of 2021-2022 Budgets for Enterprise, Special Revenue, and Internal Services Funds,
Resolution No. 20-75
3. Items Removed From the Consent Agenda:
3132. Appointment to the Human Rights Commission
The Council announced that Teresa Sit would be appointed to the Human Rights Commission
for a term ending in May 2022.
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Motion by M. Harris, Second by Fonnest to appoint Teresa Sit to the Human Rights
Commission for a term ending in May 2022.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
3D. Grants and Donations
1. Resolution No. 20-71 Accepting Donation For a Park Bench at Brookview Park
2. Resolution No. 20-72 Accepting Donation For a Park Tree at Scheid Park
3. Resolution No. 20-73 Accepting Donation For a Park Bench and Park Tree at Lakeview
Park
Council Member Rosenquist listed the donations and expressed gratitude for the donations to
the City's parks.
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by Sanberg to adopt Resolution No. 20-71 Accepting Donation
For a Park Bench at Brookview Park, Resolution No. 20-72 Accepting Donation For a Park Tree
at Scheid Park, and Resolution No. 20-73 Accepting Donation For a Park Bench and Park Tree at
Lakeview Park.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
4. Public Hearing
4A. Rezoning Certain Properties at Lilac Drive North and Olson Memorial Highway in Order
to Achieve Alignment with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, Ordinance No. 699
Planning Manager Jason Zimmerman presented the staff report and was available for questions
from Council.
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing. No one requested to speak. Mayor Harris closed the
public hearing.
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by Sanberg to adopt Ordinance #699, Rezoning Certain
Properties at Lilac Drive North and Olson Memorial Highway in Order to Achieve Alignment
with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
S. Old Business
6. New Business
6A. Public Comment and Adoption of the 2021-2022 General Fund Budget and Property
Tax Levies for Taxes Payable 2021, Resolutions No. 20-76 and 20-77
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Finance Director Sue Virnig presented the staff report and answered questions from Council.
She stated that the final tax levy for the City is 4.10% in the amount of $26,106,046.
Mayor Harris opened the item for public comment. No one requested to speak.
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by M. Harris to adopt Resolution 20-76 Adopting the 2021
Budget of the General Fund Budget.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by Sanberg to adopt Resolution 20-77 Adopting the Property
Tax Levies for Taxes Payable 2021.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
6B. Second Consideration - Amendment to the 2021 Master Fee Schedule, Ordinance No.
698
Finance Director Sue Virnig presented the staff report and answered questions from Council.
Mayor Harris opened the item for public comment. No one requested to speak.
Motion by Sanberg, Second by Harris to adopt Second Consideration of Ordinance #698,
Establishing A 2021 Master Fee Schedule and publish the Summary Ordinance.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
6C. Approve Consent and Authorization for the HRA Tax Levy Payable in 2021, Resolution
No. 20-78
Finance Director Virnig presented the staff report and answered questions from Council.
Motion by Fonnest, Second by Rosenquist to adopt on Resolution 20-78 Granting City Council
Consent and Authorization for Housing and Redevelopment Authority Adopted Tax Levy
payable in 2021.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
6D. Review of Council Calendar
Mayor Harris reviewed upcoming city meetings, events, and holiday closures.
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6E. Mayor and Council Communication
Council Member Rosenquist provided a recap of the PRISM 1K Turkey Giveaway that took place
before Thanksgiving.
Mayor Harris provided a legislative update including discussing leadership positions and
committee assignments.
7. Adjourn
Motion by Fonnest, Second by Rosenquist to adjourn the meeting at 8:29 p.m.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
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