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City Council Vol e-1
December 15, 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, Human Resources Director
Santelices, Physical Development Director Nevinski, City Attorney Cisneros,
Planning Manager Zimmerman, City Planner Myles Campbell, Assistant City
Engineer R.J. Kakach, Deputy City Clerk Schwalbe, and City Clerk Schyma
1C. Proclamation Recognizing Outgoing State Representative Lyndon Carlson, Sr.
Due to technical difficulties, this item occurred later in the meeting after Item #3 — Consent
Agenda.
Mayor Harris presented the proclamation to State Representative Lyndon Carlson, Sr. and
thanked him for his many years of service and partnership with the City of Golden Valley.
State Representative Mike Freiberg called in to express his appreciation for State Representative
Carlson's service to the community and his leadership throughout the years.
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State Representative Carlson thanked the City and its representatives for the great partnership
throughout the years.
Motion by Fonnest, Second by Rosenquist to approve Proclamation Recognizing Outgoing
State Representative Lyndon Carlson, Sr.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
1D. Presentation of Bill Hobbs Award
Mayor Harris introduced the item and Human Rights Commission Vice Chair Mitchell. Vice Chair
Mitchell provided information on the history of the Bill Hobbs Award and the accomplishments
this year's award recipients.
Mayor Harris presented the award to Helene Johnson and Peter Knaeble.
The Council thanked Ms. Johnson and Mr. Knaeble for their service to the City.
1E. Presentation of MLK Human Rights Contest Winners
Human Resources Director/Human Rights Commission Staff Liaison Santelices presented
information on this year's MLK Human Rights Contest.
The Human Rights Commission selected ninth grader Amaya Young as the first prize winner for
her essay "To Be A Good Ally." Also, the HRC selected tenth grader Aya Ouazizi as the second
prize winner for her poem "Intimate Strangers."
The Council congratulated and thanked Ms. Young and Ms. Ouazizi for their remarkable
submissions to this year's contest.
2. Additions and Corrections to Agenda
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by Sanberg 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 #3F2 - Approve Resolution No. 20-81 Approving Grants Management Policy,
#3F3 - Receive and File Annual Grant Funding Update, and #3L - Authorize 2021 VPT Waiver for
Damascus Way Re -Entry Center to Apply for Juvenile Justice and Adult Offender Grant (JAG).
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Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
A. Approval of Minutes:
1. City Council Meeting — November 17, 2020
B. Approval of City Check Register
C. Licenses:
1. Approve Cigarette/Tobacco License Renewals
2. Approve Therapeutic Massage Facility License Renewals Pending Satisfactory
Background Investigation
D. Boards, Commissions, and Task Forces:
1. Receive and File Meeting Minutes — Civil Service Commission — August 26, 2020
2. Receive and File Meeting Minutes — Environmental Commission — October 26, 2020
E. Approval of Bids, Quotes and Contracts:
1. Approve Purchase of a Single Axle Dump Truck
2. Approve Purchase of Two Marked Police Vehicles
3. Authorize Signing of Engagement Letter and Addendum with MMKR for Auditing
Services for 2020 Fiscal Year
4. Authorize Joint Powers Agreement with City of Crystal for 34th Avenue Street
Improvement Project from Regent Avenue North to Kyle Avenue North
5. Approve Agreement with TargetSolutions Learning, LLC for Online Firefighter Training
and Tracking System
6. Authorization to Sign COVID-19 Laboratory Testing Services Agreement with Hennepin
Health Care Systems
F. Grants and Donations:
1. Approve Resolution No. 20-80 Approving Federal Emergency Management Aid
(FEMA) Funding
2.
3. Reeeeve and File Annual GFant Funding Update
G. Approve Resolution No. 20-82 Rejecting the 2020 Pavement Management Project Bids
H. Approve Resolution No. 20-83 Designating Polling Places for the 2021 Election Cycle
I. Approve Resolution No. 20-84 Extending Outdoor Service During Local Emergency for
COVID-19
J. Approve Resolution No. 20-85 Giving Preliminary Approval of Issuance of Housing
Revenue Bonds (Golden Gardens — Sector 612 Complex Project)
K. Approve Resolution No. 20-86 Adopting Golden Valley's 2040 Comprehensive Plan
L. A bithG a 2021VPT Wai. F f.,r fly s Way D C + G + + Apply f I -'1
M. Approve Resolution No. 20-87 Adopting Amendment to Employee Handbook
N. Approve Resolution No. 20-88 Approving Implementation of 2020 Compensation Study
and Establishing Compensation Grid and Classification Table
3. Items Removed From the Consent Agenda:
3F2. Approve Resolution No. 20-81 Approving Grants Management Policy
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Council Member Fonnest commended staff on the good work they are doing when it comes to
grants management for the City.
Motion by Fonnest, Second by Sanberg to approve Resolution No. 20-81 Approving Grants
Management Policy.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
3F3. Receive and File Annual Grant Funding Update
City Planner Campbell presented the Annual Grant Funding Update.
The Council commended Mr. Campbell for his presentation and thanked staff for diligent work
in regards to grant money for the City.
Motion by Fonnest, Second by M. Harris to receive and file the Annual Grant Funding Update.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
3L. Authorize 2021 VPT Waiver for Damascus Way Re -Entry Center to Apply for Juvenile
Justice and Adult Offender Grant (JAG)
City Planner Campbell presented the staff report and was available for questions from Council.
Tierre Webster, Executive Director, provided information about Damascus Way and was
available for questions.
Motion by Fonnest, Second by Rosenquist to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to
execute the 2021 VPT Waiver for Damascus Way Re -Entry Center to Apply for Juvenile Justice
and Adult Offender Grant (JAG).
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
4. Public Hearing
4A. Approve the Proposed 2021 Pavement Management Project Improvements
48. Additional Action Item After Public Hearing:
Approve Resolution No. 20-79 Accepting the Feasibility Report and Order Construction
of Certain Proposed Public Improvements for 2021 Pavement Management Program
Assistant City Engineer R.J. Kakach 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.
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Motion by Fonnest, Second by Sanberg to adopt Resolution No. 20-79 accepting the Feasibility
Report and Order Construction of Certain Proposed Public Improvements for 2021 Pavement
Management Program.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
S. Old Business
6. New Business
6A. First Consideration of Ordinance No. 701 Amending Chapter 16, Article VIII —
Therapeutic Massage Licensing, Permitting, and Regulation
City Clerk Schyma presented the staff report and answered questions from Council. She stated
that staff is suggesting one change to the language in the proposed ordinance, change the
wording "oriental medical procedure" to "acupuncture practice."
The Council consensus was to have staff amend the language in the proposed ordinance to
"acupuncture practice."
Mayor Harris opened the item for public comment. No one requested to speak.
Motion by Sanberg, Second by Rosenquist to adopt first consideration of Ordinance No. 701,
Amending Chapter 16, Article VIII —Therapeutic Massage Licensing, Permitting, and Regulation
as amended.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
6B. Approve Adoption of Medium Density Residential (R-3) Density Bonus Policy
Planning Manager Jason Zimmerman presented the staff report and was available for questions
from Council.
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by M. Harris to adopt a Medium Density Residential (R-3)
Density Bonus Policy
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
6C. COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency Administrative Action No. 20-71
City Attorney Cisneros presented the staff report and answered questions from Council.
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by Sanberg to ratify Emergency Action 20-71.
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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.
6E. Mayor and Council Communication
Council Member Rosenquist provided an update from a recent Facilities Study Task Force
meeting.
City Manager Cruikshank provided an update on the City's ongoing response to the COVID-19
pandemic. He thanked the Council for their leadership through a difficult and unprecedented
year.
7. Adjourn
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by M. Harris to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 p.m.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. H,,a�rrri Ropsenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
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Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
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Theresa J. Schyma, City Clerk