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June 1, 2021— 6:30 pm
Meeting Held Virtually
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
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, Planner
Manager Zimmerman, Environmental Specialist Chirpich, and City Clerk
Schyma
C. Proclamation Honoring LGBTQ+ Month —June 1-30, 2021
Christopher Robinson, Golden Valley Pride Committee, spoke about Pride celebration events
this year that had to be delayed/altered due to timing concerns with COVID-19. He spoke
about the upcoming Golden Valley Pride Food and Necessities Drive for PRISM on June 12 at
Brookview Park from 12 — 4 pm. Furthermore, next year will be the 5th anniversary of Golden
Valley Pride so the committee has big plans to celebrate this milestone in the community.
The Council thanked the Pride Committee for their important work in the community.
Motion by M. Harris, Second by Fonnest to proclaim June 2021 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month and
call upon the people of Golden Valley to recognize the contributions made by members of
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the LGBTQ+ community and to actively promote the principles of equality, liberty, and
justice.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed:
N/A)
2. Additions and Corrections to Agenda
Motion by Rosenquist, 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 Rosenquist, Second by Sanberg to approve the Consent Agenda as revised: removal of
Items #3C1- Approve Resolution No. 21-40 — Accepting the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund
Established Under the American Rescue Plan Act and #3C2 - Approve Resolution 21-41- Accepting
Donations of $1000 from the Maynard family.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
A. Approval of City Check Register
B. Boards, Commissions, and Task Forces:
1. Receive and File Meeting Minutes — Environmental Commission — April 26, 2021
C. Grants and Donations:
1.
2.
D. Authorize the Mayor and City Manager to Sign Amended PUD Permits — Carousel Auto
1. Amended PUD Permit for Carousel Automobiles PUD Permit No. 95, Amendment #4
2. Amended PUD Permit for Carousel Automobiles PUD Permit No. 95, Amendment #5
Items Removed From the Consent Agenda:
3C1. Approve Resolution No. 21-40 — Accepting the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund
Established Under the American Rescue Plan Act
Finance Director Virnig presented the staff report and answered questions regarding the funding
process for the City under the American Rescue Plan Act.
Motion by Fonnest, Second by M. Harris to approve the Resolution No. 21-40 To Accept the
Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund Established under the American Rescue Plan Act.
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Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
3C2. Approve Resolution 21-41- Accepting Donations of $1000 from the Maynard family
Council Member Fonnest thanked the Maynard family for their contribution to the community.
Motion by Fonnest, Second by Rosenquist to adopt Resolution No. 21-41 Accepting a Donation of
$1,000 from the Maynard Family.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
4. Public Hearing
A. Public Hearing -Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) General Permit, Storm Water
Pollution Prevention Program, 2020 Annual Report to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency,
Resolution No. 21-42
Environmental Specialist Chirpich 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 Sanberg, Second by Rosenquist to adopt Resolution No. 21-42 Issuing a Negative
Declaration of Need for Revisions to the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
B. Public Hearing — Amendments to the Zoning Map — Rezoning Properties to Achieve
Conformance with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, Ordinance No. 715
Planning Manager Zimmerman presented the staff report and answered questions from Council.
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing.
Kathy Longar, 2105 Aquila Avenue North, stated she has concerns with amending the zoning
map mainly due to unresolved issues regarding flood mitigation and water utility fund budget
calculations.
Cathy Waldhauser, 3220 Orchard Avenue North, endorsed the amendments to the zoning map
to provide for more variety of housing in Golden Valley.
Mayor Harris closed the public hearing.
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Planning Manager Zimmerman and Physical Development Director Nevinski responded to Ms.
Longar's questions regarding zoning, budgeting, and acquisition of certain properties.
Motion by Fonnest, Second by Rosenquist to adopt Ordinance No. 715, Rezoning Certain
Properties Along Douglas Drive North and Winnetka Avenue North in Order to Achieve
Alignment with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
C. Public Hearing —Amendments to the Future Land Use and Zoning Maps — Reguiding and
Rezoning Properties at the General Mills James Ford Bell Research Center to Achieve
Conformance with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, Ordinance No. 716 and Resolution No. 21-43
Planning Manager Zimmerman presented the staff report and answered questions from Council.
Tom Hogan, Director of Global Real Estate for General Mills, was available for questions.
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing.
Kathy Longar, 2105 Aquila Avenue North, stated she has concerns about this amendment due to
the previously approved Planned Unit Development (PUD) and since the plans have not yet been
finalized. She does not believe it is a good idea to approve the amendment until it is clear how
the road easement will be impacted and wants the decision to be delayed until there is more
information available.
Mayor Harris closed the public hearing.
Planning Manager Zimmerman stated that it can be confusing when there are multiple items on
an agenda for a property. This particular action is to amend the future land use and zoning
maps, not to amend the previously approved PUD that Ms. Longar referred to. He detailed the
overall process and steps involved with this project.
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by Sanberg to adopt Resolution No. 21-43, Amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan's Future Land Use Map Designating 9000 Plymouth Avenue North as
Industrial.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by Sanberg to adopt Ordinance No. 716, Rezoning Properties
North of the General Mills Research Center in Order to Achieve Alignment with the 2040
Comprehensive Plan.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
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S. Old Business
6. New Business
All Ordinances listed under this heading are eligible for public input.
A. Authorization to Sign Amended PUD Permit —General Mills PUD No. 83, Amendment #5
Planning Manager Zimmerman presented the staff report and answered questions from Council.
Tom Hogan, Director of Global Real Estate for General Mills, was available for questions.
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by Fonnest to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign the
amended PUD Permit for General Mills PUD Permit No. 83, Amendment #5.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
B. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission:
1. Second Consideration of Ordinance No. 714 - Amending City Code Chapter 2 - Replacing the
Human Rights Commission with a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission
2. Approve Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission Bylaws
3. Approve Resolution No. 21-44 - Approve Summary Publication of Ordinance No. 714
4. Approve Initial Appointments to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission
Human Resources Director/Human Rights Commission Staff Liaison Santelices and Equity and
Inclusion Manager Zackery presented the staff report and answered questions from Council.
The Council thanked staff for their leadership in bringing this about and making it a smooth
transition. They also expressed appreciation for the Human Rights Commission and Rising TIDES
Task Force for their efforts and accomplishments.
Mayor Harris opened the item for public comment. No one requested to speak.
Motion by Fonnest, Second by Rosenquist to adopt second consideration of Ordinance No. 714,
Amending City Code Chapter 2 — Replacing the Human Rights Commission with a Diversity, Equity
and Inclusion Commission.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
Motion by Sanberg, Second by M. Harris to adopt Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission
Bylaws.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
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Motion by M. Harris, Second by Fonnest to adopt Resolution No. 21-44, Approving Summary
Publication of Ordinance No. 714.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by Sanberg to make the following appointments to the Diversity,
Equity and Inclusion Commission:
Joelle Allen
Thomas Huling
Ruth Paradise
Ajani Woodson
Jonathan Burris
Melissa Johnson
Teresa Sit
Sheri Hixon
Chris Mitchell
Brad Taylor -White
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.
Council Member Sanberg announced the Golden Valley Food Drive for PRISM at Brookview Park
on Saturday, June 12 from noon to 4 pm.
Council Member Rosenquist announced the opening of Market in the Valley on June 20.
D. Mayor and Council Communications
1. Other Committee/Meeting updates
Council Member Rosenquist voiced congratulations to all graduates that will be celebrating this
month.
Adjournment
Motion by Fonnest, Second by Sanberg to adjourn the meeting at 8:38 pm.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
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