2020-04-21
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 Housing & Redevelopment
Authority 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.
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm by Housing and Redevelopment Authority Chair
Fonnest.
1A. Roll Call
Commissioners present: Chair Larry Fonnest, Commissioners Maurice Harris, Shep Harris, Gillian
Rosenquist and Kimberly Sanberg
Staff present: HRA Director Cruikshank, HRA Attorney Cisneros and City Clerk Luedke
2. Approval of Agenda
MOTION made by Commissioner Rosenquist, seconded by Commissioner Shep Harris to approve
the agenda of April 21, 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. Consent Agenda
MOTION made by Commissioner Gillian Rosenquist, seconded by Commissioner Maurice Harris
to approve the consent agenda of April 21, 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.
3A. Approval of Minutes:
3A1. Approval of Housing and Redevelopment Authority Minutes – Work Session –
December 15, 2019.
3A2. Approval of Housing and Redevelopment Authority Minutes – Regular Meeting –
January 21, 2020.
3B. Approve the transfer of $2,968.75 to the City of Golden Valley for the payments to
Bennett Community Consulting.
3C. Receive and file the April 2020 HRA Financial Reports.
April 21, 2020 – 6:30 pm
City of Golden Valley HRA Regular Meeting Minutes
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4. Public Hearing
5. Old Business
6. New Business
6A. Adoption of Housing Strategic Plan
Planning Manger Zimmerman presented the staff report and answered questions from the
Commissioners. Ms. Cathy Bennett, Bennett Community Consulting, presented the
recommendations for the Golden Valley HRA Housing Strategic Plan and answered questions
from the Commissioners.
Chair Fonnest asked the Commissioners if they would like to accept public input regarding the
Golden Valley HRA Housing Strategic Plan. The Commissioners said that they would be open to
accepting public input. The following participant addressed the Commissioners.
Ms. Ruth Paradise, 8515 Duluth Street, said that she would be in favor of expanding the HRA
Commission to include members of the Community.
MOTION made by Commissioner Rosenquist, seconded by Commissioner Maurice Harris to
adopt the Golden Valley HRA Housing Strategic Plan. 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. Adoption of Fair Housing Policy
Planner Campbell presented the staff report and answered questions from the Commissioners.
The Commissioners discussed the Fair Housing Policy.
MOTION made by Commissioner Sanberg, seconded by Commissioner Maurice Harris to adopt
HRA Resolution 20-02, enacting the Fair Housing Policy of the Golden Valley Housing &
Redevelopment Authority. 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.
6C. Consider Resolution Approving Intent for HRA to Levy for a Housing Program
Finance Director Virnig presented the staff report and answered questions from the
Commissioners.
MOTION made by Commissioner Shep Harris, seconded by Commissioner Maurice Harris to
adopt HRA Resolution 20-03, approving Intent for HRA Levy for the Housing Program. 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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7. Adjournment
MOTION made by Commissioner Rosenquist, seconded by Commissioner Shep Harris and the
motion carried to adjourn the meeting at 7:02 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.
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Larry Fonnest, Chair
ATTEST:
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Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk