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January 19, 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 Kimberly Sanberg, Maurice Harris, Larry Fonnest,
and Gillian Rosenquist
Staff present: City Manager Cruikshank, Police Chief Sturgis, Physical Development Director Nevinski,
City Attorney Cisneros, Communications Director Cheryl Weiler, Building Official Dan
Anderson and Deputy City Clerk Sue Schwalbe
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: Rosenquist, Fonnest, M. Harris, Sanberg, S. Harris. Opposed: N/A)
3. Approval of Consent Agenda
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by Sanberg to approve the Consent Agenda as revised: removal of Item
#3131—Approve 2021 Council Assignment to the Business Advisory Committee and the Community
Advisory Committee.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Rosenquist, Fonnest, Harris, Sanberg, M. Harris, S. Harris. Opposed: N/A)
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A. Approval of City Check Register
B. Boards, Commissions, and Task Forces:
2. Approve Resolution #21-05 Appointing Commissioner and Alternate Commissioner
to the Bassett Creek Watershed Commission
C. Approval of Bids, Quotes and Contracts:
1. Approve Purchase of Mower
2. Approve Purchase of Lift Station Control Panel
D. Receive and File November Financial Reports
E. Consider Adoption of Building Inspections Administrative Policies
3. Items Removed From the Consent Agenda:
3131. Approve 2021 Council Assignments to the Business Advisory Committee and the Community
Advisory Committee
The Council interviewed a number of residents who volunteered to be part of the Blue Line Planning
Process for the Blue Line Light Rail that is planned for the northwest suburbs. The volunteers would be
Council appointments to the Business Advisory Committee and the Community Advisory Committee.
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by Sanberg to approve the 2021 Council assignments of Jennifer Cutter
to the Business Advisory Committee, Scott Booher to the Community Advisory Committee, and Felipe
Sosa to the Community Advisory Committee.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Rosenquist, Sanberg, M. Harris, Fonnest, M. Harris. Opposed: N/A)
4. Public Comment
4A. First Consideration of Ordinance #703 — Modifications to City Code Chapter 103 — Buildings and
Building Regulations
Physical Development Director Nevinski presented the staff report and answered questions from Council.
Mayor Harris directed staff to open the Call Center for public input. No one requested to speak. Mayor
Harris closed the Call Center.
Motion by Sanberg, Second by Fonnest to adopt first consideration of Ordinance #703 — Modifications
to City Code Chapter 103 — buildings and Building Regulations.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Sanberg, Fonnest, S. Harris, M. Harris, Rosenquist. Opposed: N/A)
Motion by Fonnest, Second by M. Harris to adopt the summary consideration of Ordinance #703 for
publication — Modifications to City Code Chapter 103 — buildings and Building Regulations.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg, S. Harris. Opposed: N/A)
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6A. Review of Council Calendar
Mayor Harris reviewed upcoming city meetings, events, and holiday closures.
Council Member Fonnest requested an addition to the Council Calendar. February 2, 2021 at 8:00 a.m.
with County Commissioner Fernando regarding transportation along Highway 55 to be held virtually. This
meeting has been on hold due to the pandemic and will be a discussion regarding bringing bus rapid
transit to Highway 55.
6E. Mayor and Council Communication
Council Member Rosenquist provided an update on the most recent meeting of the Facilities Task Force.
She discussed the 280 responses that have been already received from a current survey. She encouraged
residents to participate and provide their comments on City facilities and stated the survey deadline has
been extended through January 25.
Mayor Harris thanked the Human Rights Commission for helping with the Martin Luther King Breakfast
Celebration on January 19, 2021.
Mayor Harris thanked the Sweet Potato Comfort Pie friends and Breck School for hosting the Seventh
Annual Sweet Potato Comfort Pie Martin Luther King celebration on January 17, 2021.
Mayor Harris acknowledged Todd Moffit, General Manager of Lunds/Byerly's, for donating beverages and
snacks for the international guard leadership troops on their way to the presidential inauguration.
Mayor Harris provided an update on City Engineer Jeff Oliver testifying on January 19 on behalf of the City
of Golden Valley at the State Capitol in front of the House Capital Investment Committee for House File 16
- the Highway 55 Pedestrian Underpass bill.
7. Adjourn
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by M. Harris to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, S. Harris, M. Harris, Rosenquist, and Sanberg. Opposed; N/A)
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