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January 5, 2021— 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.ore 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.
Call to Order
Mayor Harris called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
1.A. Pledge of Allegiance
1.13. Roll Call
Present: Mayor Shep Harris, Council Members Larry Fonnest, Maurice Harris, Gillian
Rosenquist and Kimberly Sanberg
Staff present: City Manager Cruikshank, Physical Development Director Nevinski, City
Attorney Cisneros, Planning Manager Zimmerman, City Planner Myles
Campbell, Environmental Resources Supervisor Eric Eckman, and City Clerk
Schyma
2. Additions and Corrections to Agenda
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by M. Harris 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 Fonnest, Second by Sanberg to approve the Consent Agenda as revised: removal of
Item #3G - Designation of Depository for City Funds, Resolution #21-02, #3H -
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Approval of Use of Credit Cards for Purchases, #3J - Approve 2021 Council Appointments,
Assignments and Reimbursements, Resolution #21-04, and #3K - Approval of 2021 Legislative
Priorities.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
A. Approval of Minutes:
1. Council Manager Meeting— December 8, 2020
B. Approval of City Check Register
C. Boards, Commissions, and Task Forces:
1. Receive and File Meeting Minutes — Facilities Study Task Force — November 17, 2020
D. Approval of Bids, Quotes and Contracts:
1. Authorize Professional Services Agreement to Update the City's S-Year MS4 Storm
Permit with WSB and Associates
2. Authorize Agreement for the 1-394 Inflow & Infiltration Phase 3 Design and
Construction Professional Services with SEH, Inc.
3. Authorization to Sign Amended Hennepin County Violent Offender Task Force 2021
Co -Operative Agreement
E. Grants and Donations:
1. Approve Resolution #21-01 to Apply for Department of Natural Resources
Conservation Partners Legacy Grant for Briarwood Nature Area
F. Designation of 2021 Official Newspaper
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I. Annual Elections of the 2021-2022 Insurance Policy, Resolution #21-03
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3. Items Removed From the Consent Agenda:
3G. Designation of Depository for City Funds, Resolution #21-02
Council Member Fonnest stated he was recusing himself from this item due to a potential
conflict of interest due to his wife's place of employment.
Motion by M. Harris, Second by Sanberg to approve Resolution No. 21-02, Designation of
Depository for City Funds.
Motion carried 4-0. (In Favor: M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Recused: Fonnest.
Opposed: N/A)
3H. Approval of Use of Credit Cards for Purchases
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Council Member Fonnest stated he was recusing himself from this item due to a potential
conflict of interest due to his wife's place of employment.
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by Sanberg to approve Approval of Use of Credit Cards for
Purchases.
Motion carried 4-0. (In Favor: M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Recused: Fonnest.
Opposed: N/A)
3J. Approve 2021 Council Appointments, Assignments and Reimbursements, Resolution
#21-04
Council Member Rosenquist stated that the Council has been unable to conduct interviews for
appointments to the Blue Line Business Advisory Committee, Blue Line Community Advisory
Committee, and the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission. Therefore, this item
should be amended; these particular appointments should be removed from this item and
tabled to the January 19 City Council Meeting.
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by Sanberg to approve Resolution No. 21-04, 2021 Council
Appointments, Assignments, and Reimbursements as amended.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
3K. Approval of 2021 Legislative Priorities
City Manager Cruikshank discussed proposed edits to the final document. He stated that the
language will be finalized by staff and distributed.
Council Member Rosenquist discussed adding a legislative priority to focus on advocating for
local control over the decision to allow ranked choice voting in municipal elections.
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by Fonnest to approve the 2021 Golden Valley Legislative
Priorities as amended.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
4. Public Hearing
4A. Preliminary Plat — 7324 Harold Avenue South
City Planner Myles Campbell presented the staff report and was available for questions from
Council.
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Eugene Borodin, applicant, was available for questions.
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing. No one requested to speak. Mayor Harris closed the
public hearing.
Motion by Fonnest, Second by M. Harris to approve the Preliminary Plat for 7324 Harold
Avenue, subject to the following conditions:
1. A park dedication fee of $3,030 shall be paid before release of the Final Plat.
2. The City Attorney will determine if a title review is necessary prior to approval of the Final
Plat.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
4B. Approval of Conditional Use Permit 170 — 750 Boone Avenue North, Ordinance No.
702
Planning Manager Jason Zimmerman presented the staff report and was available for questions
from Council.
Joshua Pardue, representing GNP Development Partners, LLC, was available for questions.
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing. No one requested to speak. Mayor Harris closed the
public hearing.
Motion by Sanberg, Second by Rosenquist to adopt Ordinance No. 702, Approval of
Conditional Use Permit 170 allowing for an animal hospital at 750 Boone Avenue North.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
S. Old Business
6. New Business
6A. Second Consideration of Ordinance No. 701 Amending Chapter 16, Article Vlll —
Therapeutic Massage Licensing, Permitting, and Regulation
City Clerk Schyma presented the staff report and answered questions from Council. She stated
there was only one change made to the ordinance language between first and second
consideration. Due to Council consensus at the December 15, 2020 Council meeting, any
references to "oriental medical procedure" were changed to "acupuncture practice" in the
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updated ordinance. The new language is clear and more accurately reflects language that fits
the values of Golden Valley and its residents.
Mayor Harris opened the item for public comment. No one requested to speak.
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by M. Harris to adopt Ordinance No. 701 Amending Chapter 16,
Article VIII —Therapeutic Massage Licensing, Permitting, and Regulation.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
6B. COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency Administrative Action No. 20-72
City Attorney Cisneros presented the staff report and answered questions from Council.
Motion by Fonnest, Second by Rosenquist to ratify Emergency Action 20-72.
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
Mayor Harris discussed plowing during recent snow events. He asked residents for patience as
the clearing of roads is greatly impacted this winter by several factors including snow fall, safety,
and staff coverage due to COVID-19 policies.
Council Member Rosenquist discussed the upcoming 2021 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
Breakfast on January 18.
7. Adjourn
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by Sanberg to adjourn the meeting at 7:42 pm.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. SU&A%pnquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
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