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May 4, 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, Deputy City Manager/Human Resources Director
Santelices, Physical Development Director Nevinski, City Attorney Cisneros,
Finance Director Virnig, Equity and Inclusion Manager Zackery, Park
Maintenance Superintendent Lundstrom, Environmental Resources Supervisor
Eckman, Assistant City Engineer Kakach, Planner Manager Zimmerman, City
Planner Campbell, Environmental Specialist Chirpich, and City Clerk Schyma
C. Proclamation for Arbor Day and Arbor Month
Park Maintenance Superintendent Al Lundstrom presented an overview of the
proclamation. He also discussed the City receiving the 2020 Tree City USA Award and Tree
City Growth Award
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by Sanberg to proclaim May 5, 2021 as Arbor Day and May
2021 as Arbor Month in the City of Golden Valley, and urge all citizens to support efforts to
protect our trees and woodlands and to support our City's urban forestry program.
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 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. Consent Agenda
Motion by Fonnest, Second by Rosenquist to approve the Consent Agenda as revised: removal of
Items #3D6 - Approve Revised Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Golden Valley
and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Regarding Theodore Wirth Park, #3D7 - Joint
Powers Agreement between Hennepin County and the City of Golden Valley regarding 911
Embedded Social Worker Program, #3E1 - Approve Resolution No. 21-30, Supporting Application to
the Pohlad Family Foundation for Reducing Harm Through Collaborative Solutions Grant, and #3F1
and #31`2 - Golden Valley Energy Action Plan and Plan Implementation.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
A. Approval of Minutes — Special City Council Meeting (Interview) — April 20, 2021
B. Approval of City Check Register
C. Boards, Commissions, and Task Forces:
1. Receive and File Meeting Minutes — Human Rights Commission —January 26, 2021
2. Receive and File Meeting Minutes — Environmental Commission — March 22, 2021
D. Approval of Bids, Quotes and Contracts:
1. Authorize Contract for Water Distribution Repairs with Valley Rich Co., Inc.
2. Authorize User Agreement with Hennepin County for Nearmap Aerial Imagery
3. Approve Construction Contract for the 2021 Briarwood Habitat Restoration Project
with Cardno, Inc.
4. Authorize Agreement and Award Contract for Native Vegetation Maintenance with
Minnesota Native Landscapes
5. Approve MicroMobility License with Bird Rides, Inc.
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3. Items Removed From the Consent Agenda:
3D6. Approve Revised Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Golden Valley and
the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Regarding Theodore Wirth Park
City Manager Cruikshank discussed why the MOU was revised and appearing again before the
Council.
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by Sanberg to approve the revised Memorandum of Understanding
between the City of Golden Valley and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Regarding
Theodore Wirth Regional Park in the form approved by the City Attorney.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
3D7. Joint Powers Agreement between Hennepin County and the City of Golden Valley
regarding 911 Embedded Social Worker Program
Human Resources Director Santelices and Police Chief Sturgis stated they are excited for this
program to begin. The program will help response time, follow-up, and provide resources for
residents. They thanked Commissioner Fernando for reaching out to Golden Valley.
Bill Emory, staff for Hennepin County Commissioner Fernando, read a statement from
Commissioner Fernando in appreciation of the partnership in this agreement.
Motion by Sanberg, Second by Rosenquist to approve Joint Powers Agreement between Hennepin
County and the City of Golden Valley regarding 911 embedded social worker program in the form
approved by the City Attorney.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
3E1. Approve Resolution No. 21-30, Supporting Application to the Pohlad Family Foundation for
Reducing Harm Through Collaborative Solutions Grant
City Planner Campbell discuss the grant process and possibilities for Golden Valley if a grant is
awarded.
Motion by M. Harris, Second by Rosenquist to adopt Resolution No. 21-30 Supporting Application
to the Pohlad Family Foundation for Reducing Harm Through Collaborative Solutions Grant
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
31`1— 3F2. Golden Valley Energy Action Plan and Plan Implementation:
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1. Approve Golden Valley Energy Action Plan
2. Authorize a Memorandum of Understanding with Xcel Energy for Phase 2
Plan Implementation
Environmental Resources Supervisor Eckman and Mike Holsinger, Community Energy Planner for
Minnesota Center for Energy and Environment — MNCEE, discussed the community plan.
Tami Gunderzik and Michelle Swanson of Xcel Energy were also in attendance.
The Council consensus was they are excited for the plan and happy that there are measurable action
steps and goals.
The Environmental Commission members and Partners in Energy (PIE) team members were
recognized.
Motion by Fonnest, Second by Sanberg to approve the Energy Action Plan
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
Motion by Fonnest, Second by Rosenquist to authorize the City Manager to enter into a
Memorandum of Understanding with Xcel Energy for Phase 2 Plan Implementation in a form
approved by the City Attorney.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
4. Public Hearing
A. Public Hearing to Vacate an Alley Easements North of Manor Drive between Zenith Avenue
North and Xerxes Avenue North, Resolution No. 21-31
Assistant City Engineer Kakach presented the staff report and answered questions from Council.
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing. No one requested to speak. Mayor Harris closed the
public hearing.
Motion by M. Harris, Second by Sanberg to a adopt Resolution No. 21-31 Vacating Alley
Easements North of Manor Drive between Zenith Avenue North and Xerxes Avenue North.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
B. Public Hearing to Approve a Major PUD Amendment for Hidden Lakes PUD #74 —1300 Hidden
Lakes Parkway, Ordinance No. 712 and Adopt Resolution No. 21-32 Approving Summary
Publication of Ordinance No. 712
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Planning Manager Zimmerman presented the staff report and answered questions from Council.
David Garman, Director of Design &Construction for Select Medical (Regency Hospital),
discussed the history of the building, limitations of current space, the need to modernize the
space to improve the level/quality of medical care provided to patients, and the details of their
application.
Jeff Eisenberg, Hidden Lakes Homeowner's Association Board of Directors, discussed the
negotiations process with the hospital.
Scott Booher, Hidden Lakes Homeowner's Association Board of Directors, discussed the
engagement/feedback process with their homeowners.
The Council discussed road maintenance, snow/ice issues, increased traffic concerns, difficulty
of doing an accurate traffic study during a pandemic, security along property lines, emergency
vehicles, noise from sirens, making it a priority to mend the damaged fencing immediately,
landscaping plans, and any energy efficiency initiatives that would part of the proposed
renovations.
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing.
David Barry, 1385 Waterford Drive, wanted to raise the issue of the northern third of Waterford
Drive that has direct views onto the parking lot and whether or not it has been considered to
extend the wall approximately 30-45 feet to provide more privacy to neighbors.
Patrick Lewis, 1750 Waterford Court, does not believe that Regency has been a good steward in
respect to traffic, speeding, behavior, trash, and security issues in the past. He also stated there
are more emergency vehicles than are being reported and that it is a narrow residential road
not meant for commercial vehicles especially during the winter with snow/ice issues buildup. He
further has issues with the durability of the agreement that was reached.
Paul Pink, 1405 Waterford Drive, suggested eliminating five parking spaces to create more of a
barrier near the wall for safety and privacy concerns.
William Howard, 1339 Waterford Drive, rebutted Mr. Lewis's statement about the durability of
the agreement; there was a need for the agreement because the HOA really didn't have any
protection before. He further stated the road was built with the hospital in mind.
Mayor Harris closed the public hearing.
Mayor Harris said it would help residents feel safer if Mr. Garman would send a written
commitment to staff in the coming week that the fence will be mended immediately.
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Mr. Garman said they will make that commitment because they are in this for the long haul and
they want to be good neighbors.
Council Member Harris stated that this is a complex issue but he is supportive of the proposal.
He also likes that the HOA now has an agreement with the hospital to help hold them
responsible in being good neighbors. The proposal is not perfect but it is progress.
Motion by Fonnest, Second by Rosenquist to adopt Ordinance No. 712, Approval of Major PUD
Amendment, Hidden Lakes P.U.D. No. 74, Amendment #8, with the addition of Section 1, Item
#1e - Working with staff to develop a landscaping plan for the north side of the parking lot to
address concerns around headlight glare.
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. 21-32, Approving Summary
Publication of Ordinance No. 712.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
C. Public Hearing Regarding Amendments for Golden Valley Country Club:
1. Approve Resolution No. 21-33, Future Land Use Map Amendment for a portion of the
property at 7001 Golden Valley Road
2. Approve Ordinance No. 713, Zoning Map Amendment for a portion of the property at
7001 Golden Valley Road
City Planner Campbell presented the staff report and answered questions from Council.
Melanie Dunleavy, Chairperson of the Golden Valley Country Club, spoke about the proposed
development.
U Rothman and Mike Waldo, representing the Golden Valley Country Club, also discussed details
of the proposal.
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing. No one requested to speak. Mayor Harris closed the
public hearing.
After continued Council discussion, it was discovered that some residents had issues accessing the
call center. Council consensus was to reopen the public hearing in order to receive comments fror
those residents.
Mayor Harris re -opened the public hearing.
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Eric Brandt, 7400 Plymouth Avenue North, believes the homes would be nicely built but he is
very concerned with squeezing more homes into the area and reducing the green space and
natural feel of the area. He believes there is more downside to this proposal than upside.
Joseph Forster, 1316 Kelly Drive, stated he is concerned with removing green space, and
increased traffic. He believes the Golden Valley Country Club are great neighbors but does not
agree with this proposal.
Sara Greethurst, 1205 Pennsylvania Avenue North, stated she is also representing some of her
fellow neighbors who were unable to attend the hearing due to the late hour. They are against
this proposal for many of the reasons already stated in the hearing and because she does not
believe it is in agreement with the City's 2040 plan.
Mayor Harris closed the public hearing.
City Planner Campbell discussed the process in regards to tabling the ordinance and about the
approval needed by the Met Council.
Council Member Rosenquist stated she still has some concerns with the proposal.
Council Member Sanberg commented that her main hesitations are in the reduction in green
space and tree removal.
Motion by Fonnest, Second by M. Harris to adopt Resolution No. 21-33, Amendment to the
Future Land Use Map to designate a Portion of the Property at 7001 Golden Valley Road for Low
Density Residential Use.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
Motion by Fonnest, Second by Rosenquist to table the adoption of Ordinance No. 713,
Amending the Zoning Map to change the zoning designation for the proposed parcel as
described in the land survey from Institutional Sub -district 1-4, to Single Family Residential R-1,
until the change in land use has been reviewed by the Metropolitan Council.
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. Resolution No. 21-34 Awarding the Sale of $3,420,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds,
Series 2021A
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Finance Director Virnig presented the staff report and answered questions from Council.
Elizabeth Bergman, BakerTilly, discussed the bond sale process.
Motion by M. Harris, Second by Fonnest to adopt Resolution No. 21-34 Awarding the Sale
$3,420,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2021A Fixing Their Form and
Specifications: Directing Their Execution and Delivery; and Providing for Their Payment.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
B. Second Consideration of Ordinance No. 711, Amending City Code Chapter 8, Relating to
Emergency Management and Adopt Resolution No. 21-35 Approving Summary Publication of
Ordinance No. 711
City Attorney Cisneros presented the staff report and answered questions from Council.
Mayor Harris opened the item for public comment. No one requested to speak.
Motion by Sanberg, Second by Rosenquist to second consideration of Ordinance No. 711
Amending City Code Chapter 8, Relating to Emergency Management.
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. 21-35 Authorizing Summary
Publication of Ordinance No. 711.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
C. Review of Council Calendar
Mayor Harris reviewed upcoming city meetings, events, and holiday closures.
D. Mayor and Council Communications
1. Other Committee/Meeting updates
Council Member Rosenquist discussed a recent Police Commission Task Force community
engagement session.
Mayor Harris encouraged residents to keep wearing their masks and to get vaccinated, if they are
able, in hopes of bringing an end to this pandemic.
7. Adjournment
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Motion by Rosenquist, Second by M. Harris to adjourn the meeting at 11:36 pm.
Motion carried S-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
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