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March 2, 2021— 6:30 pm
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Meeting Held Virtually
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.
A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Roll Call
Present: Mayor Shep Harris, Council Members Larry Fonnest, Maurice Harris, Gillian
Rosenquist and Kimberly Sanberg
Staff present: City Manager Cruikshank, Human Resources Director Santelices, Physical
Development Director Nevinski, City Attorney Cisneros, Police Chief Sturgis,
and City Clerk Schyma
C. Proclamation Supporting Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination
Against Women (CEDAW)
Kirsten Santelices, Human Resources Director/Human Rights Commission Liaison presented
an overview of the proclamation.
Mayor Harris presented the proclamation to Leah Persky, Member of the Golden Valley
Human Rights Commission.
Motion by M. Harris, Second by Fonnest to Support Convention on the Elimination of All
Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed:
N/A)
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2. Additions and Corrections to Agenda
Motion by Fonnest, 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. Consent Agenda
Motion by Sanberg, Second by Rosenquist to approve the Consent Agenda as revised: removal of
Items #3F2 - Approve Agreement with the Minnesota DNR and Approve Resolution No. 21-09 to
Accept the DNR Grant for the Briarwood Nature Area Habitat Restoration.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
A. Approval of Minutes:
1. City Council Meeting — February 2, 2021
B. Approval of City Check Register
C. Licenses:
1. Gambling License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement — Good Shepherd
Church
D. Boards, Commissions, and Task Forces:
1. Receive and File Meeting Minutes — Environmental Commission —January 25, 2021
E. Approval of Bids, Quotes and Contracts:
1. Approve Contract with Watchguard Video to Purchase Body -Worn Cameras and
Software Upgrade
2. Approve 2021-2022 Police Sergeants (LELS Local 34) Agreement
F. Grants and Donations:
1. Approve Resolution No. 21-08 to Supporting Submittal of an Application to MPCA
for Minnesota GreenCorps Host Site
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3. Items Removed From the Consent Agenda:
3F2. Approve Agreement with the Minnesota DNR and Approve Resolution No. 21-09 to Accept
the DNR Grant for the Briarwood Nature Area Habitat Restoration.
Council Member Fonnest thanked staff for the stellar job finding and brining in much needed
resources to Golden Valley.
Physical Development Director Nevinski highlighted the work of Drew Chirpich in acquiring grant
money for the City.
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Motion by Fonnest, Second by Rosenquist to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute an
agreement with the Department of Natural Resources in the form approved by the City Attorney
and to approve Resolution No. 21-09 accepting a grant from the Minnesota DNR for the
Conservation Partners Legacy Grant Program for the Briarwood Nature Area Habitat Restoration.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
4. Public Hearing
S. Old Business
6. New Business
All Ordinances listed under this heading are eligible for public input.
A. Second Consideration of Ordinance No. 704 - Amendment to City Code Chapter 6, Article II,
Section 6-33 Relating to Animal Control and Leashing and Approval of Resolution No. 21-10
Authorizing Summary Publication of Ordinance No. 704
Police Chief Sturgis presented the staff report, updated language of the ordinance, and answered
questions from Council.
Mayor Harris opened the item for public comment. No one requested to speak.
Motion by Sanberg, Second by M. Harris to adopt Second Consideration of Ordinance No. 704 -
Amendment to City Code Chapter 6, Article II, Section 6-33 Relating to Animal Control and
Leashing.
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 No. 21-10 Approving Summary
Publication of Ordinance No. 704.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
B. COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency Administrative Action Nos. 21-2 and 21-3
City Attorney Maria Cisneros discussed the most recent emergency administrative actions.
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by Sanberg to ratify Emergency Administrative Action Nos. 21-2
and 21-3
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
C. Review of Council Calendar
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Mayor Harris reviewed upcoming city meetings, events, and holiday closures.
D. Mayor and Council Communications
1. Other Committee/Meeting updates
Council Member Rosenquist announced the re -opening of the library.
7. Adjournment
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by Sanberg to adjourn the meeting at 7:43 pm.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
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Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
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Theresa J. Schyma, City Clerk