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REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
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March 16, 2021— 6:30 pm
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.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.
1. Call to Order
Mayor Harris called the meeting to order at 7:14 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, Physical Development Director Nevinski, City
Attorney Cisneros, Finance Director Virnig, City Engineer Oliver, Assistant City
Engineer Kakach, Environmental Resources Supervisor Eckman, and City Clerk
Schyma
C. Presentation of the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
Mark Ebensteiner, State Representative for the Minnesota Government Finance Officers
Association and Finance Director from Brooklyn Center, presented the award to the City of
Golden Valley for the 2019 financial report.
The Council thanked Finance Director Virnig and staff for their diligent work in finance.
2. Additions and Corrections to Agenda
Motion by Sanberg, 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)
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3. Consent Agenda
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Motion by Rosenquist, Second by Sanberg to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
A. Approval of City Check Register
B. Licenses:
I. General Business License — Amusement Devices
2. General Business License — Refuse and Recycling Vehicles
C. Boards, Commissions, and Task Forces:
1. Receive and File Meeting Minutes — Facilities Study Task Force — December 15, 2020
2. Receive and File Meeting Minutes — Facilities Study Task Force —January 19, 2021
3. Receive and File Meeting Minutes — Facilities Study Task Force — February 2, 2021
4. Receive and File Meeting Minutes — Rising TIDES Task Force — January 12, 2021
D. Approval of Bids, Quotes and Contracts:
I. Authorize Construction Agreement and Award Contract to Northwest Asphalt and
Maintenance for the 2021 Crack Sealing Project #20-05
2. Approve Annual Bobcat Equipment Trade -Out
3. Approve Purchase of an Unmarked Police Vehicle
4. Approve Golden Valley Youth Athletic Association Field Use Agreements
a. Armstrong —Cooper Girls Fast Pitch Association Field Use Agreement
b. Armstrong —Cooper Youth Baseball Association Field Use Agreement
C. Golden Valley Girls Softball Association Field Use Agreement
d. Golden Valley Little League Baseball Association Field Use Agreement
e. Park Valley United Youth Soccer Association Field Use Agreement
E. Grants and Donations:
1. Approve First Amendment to a Professional Services Agreement with Moxie
Consulting LLC regarding the Building Capacity Grant Project
2. Approve Resolution No. 21-11 and Funding Agreement for the Toward Zero Death
Grant Program
F. Approve Resolution No. 21-12 Supporting Common Bond Communities Application for
the Brownfield Gap Financing Program (BGFP)
G. Approve City Classification Structure Adjustments, Resolution No. 21-13
4. Public Hearing
A. Public Hearing - Text Amendments to Allow Rowhouses in the R-2 Zoning District:
1. Adopt Ordinance No. 705, Amending Section 113-1, Section 113-89, and Section 113-157
Allowing for the Construction of Rowhouses and Approval of Resolution No. 21-14 Authorizing
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ummary Publication of Ordinance No. 705
2. First Consideration of Ordinance No. 706, Amending Section 109-123 - Allowing Owner -
Occupied Dwelling Units in Rowhouses
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Planning Manager Zimmerman presented the staff report and answered questions from Council.
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing.
Cathy Waldhauser, 3220 Orchard Avenue North, had questions about minimum lot size
compared to single family homes. She also encouraged the City to look at these homes as a
chance for more affordable housing.
Ruth Paradise, 8515 Duluth Street, thanked staff for their work in looking at alternative housing
options.
Mayor Harris closed the public hearing.
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by Sanberg to adopt Ordinance #705, Amending Section 113-1,
Section 113-89, and Section 113-157 - Allowing for the Construction of Rowhouses.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
Motion by Sanberg, Second by Rosenquist to adopt Resolution No. 21-14 Approving Summary
Publication of Ordinance No. 705
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
Motion by Fonnest, Second by M. Harris to adopt First Consideration of Ordinance #706,
Amending Section 109-123 - Allowing Owner - Occupied Dwelling Units in Rowhouses.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
B. Public Hearing —Approve Resolution No. 21-15 Adopting and Confirming Assessments for
Various Public Improvements for Streets in the 2021 Pavement Management Area
Assistant City Engineer Kakach presented the staff report and answered questions from Council.
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing.
No callers requested to speak and no objection forms were submitted in -person at City Hall
during the public hearing.
Mayor Harris closed the public hearing.
Motion by Fonnest, Second by Sanberg to approve Resolution No. 21-15 Adopting and
Confirming Assessments for Various Public Improvements for Streets in the 2021 Pavement
Management Area.
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Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
S. Old Business
6. New Business
All Ordinances listed under this heading are eligible for public input.
A. Authorize Construction Agreement and Award Contract to GHM Asphalt Cooperation for the
2021 Pavement Management Project #20-01
City Engineer Oliver and Assistant City Engineer Kakach presented the staff report, discussed the
timeline, and answered questions from Council.
Motion by Sanberg, Second by Rosenquist to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute a
construction agreement with GHM Asphalt Cooperation in the form approved by the City Attorne,
for the 2021 Pavement Management Project #20-01 in the amount of $4,358,301.35.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
B. Award Contract for the Construction Engineering Services 2021 Pavement Management
Program with Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc.
Motion by M. Harris, Second by Fonnest to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute a
professional services agreement with Short Elliott Hendrickson, Incorporated in the form
approved by the City Attorney for the observation, construction staking, and engineering services
on the 2021 PMP, for an amount not to exceed $228,000.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
C. First Consideration of Ordinance No. 707 Modifying Solid Waste and Recyclables Collection
Environmental Resources Supervisor Eckman presented the staff report and answered questions
from Council.
Mayor Harris opened the item for public comment. No one requested to speak.
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by Sanberg to adopt First Consideration of Ordinance No. 707
Amending City Code Section 16 to Modify Solid Waste and Recyclables Collection.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
D. COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency Administrative Action Nos. 21-04
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City Attorney Maria Cisneros discussed the most recent emergency administrative actions.
Motion by Sanberg, Second by Rosenquist to ratify Emergency Administrative Action No. 21-04
Motion carried 5-0. (in Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
E. Review of Council Calendar
Mayor Harris reviewed upcoming city meetings, events, and holiday closures.
F. Mayor and Council Communications
I. Other Committee/Meeting updates
Council Member Rosenquist provided updates on the most recent Facilities Study Task Force and
Police Commission Task Force meetings.
7. Adjournment
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by Sanberg to adjourn the meeting at 8:52 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