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REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
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June 15, 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.or
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 7:03 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, City Attorney Cisneros, Physical Development
Director Nevinski, Housing/Economic Development Manager Shoquist,
Finance Director Virnig, Planning Manager Zimmerman, City Planner
Campbell, and City Clerk Schyma
C. Annual Audit Report
Finance Director Virnig introduced Adrienne Mutzenberger from Malloy Montague
Karnowski Radosevich & Co. who presented the results from the 2020 Audit.
Motion by M. Harris, Second by Fonnest to receive and file the 2020 Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report, Management Report, and Special Purpose Audit Reports.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed:
N/A)
2. Additions and Corrections to Agenda
Motion by Sanberg, Second by Rosenquist to approve the meeting agenda as submitted.
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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 #3F1- Approve Resolution No. 21-45 — Acceptance of Donation for a Tree at Brookview Park
honoring Jack & Irene Gomez Bethke and #3F2 - MHFA Capacity Building Grant Project — Received
and File the Housing Engagement Initiative Report.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
A. Approval of Minutes — Regular City Council Meeting — June 1, 2021
B. Approval of City Check Register
C. Boards, Commissions, and Task Forces:
1. Receive and File Meeting Minutes — Civil Service Commission — March 26, 2021
2. Receive and File Meeting Minutes — Facilities Study Task Force — March 16, 2021
3. Receive and File Meeting Minutes — Facilities Study Task Force — April 20, 2021
4. Receive and File Meeting Minutes — Facilities Study Task Force — April 23, 2021
D. Licenses:
1. Approve 2021-2022 Liquor License Renewals Pending Satisfactory Background
Investigations
E. Approval of Bids, Quotes and Contracts
1. Approve Contract for Sanitary Sewer Lining Repair with Hydro-Klean, LLC
2. Approve Memorandum of Understanding Regarding a Pilot Program for School and
Public Safety Partnership with Independent School District 281
3. Authorize Signing of CivicPlus Website Contracts:
a. Revised Contract for 2021 Website Redesign and Development
b. One -Year Subscription —Audio-Eye Automated Website Accessibility Solution
F. Grants and Donations
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G. Approve Resolution No. 21-46 Adopting Amendments to the Employee Handbook
H. Approve Resolution No. 21-47 Adopting the Utility Billing Late Payment Policy
I. Approve Resolution No. 21-48 Adopting the Hybrid Public Meeting Policy
J. Approve of Plat — Harold Avenue Addition, Resolution No. 21-49
3. Items Removed From the Consent Agenda:
3F1. Approve Resolution No. 21-45 — Acceptance of Donation for a Tree at Brookview Park
honoring Jack & Irene Gomez Bethke
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Council Member Fonnest thanked the Bethke family for their generous contribution to Brookview
Park.
Motion by Fonnest, Second by M. Harris to adopt Resolution No. 21-45 accepting the donation
from the Don & Kathleen Bethke family for the addition of a tree in Brookview Park to honor of lack
& Irene Gomez Bethke.
Motion carried 4-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Sanberg. Abstain: Rosenquist. Opposed:
N/A.)
3F2. MHFA Capacity Building Grant Project — Received and File the Housing Engagement
Initiative Report
Planning Manager Zimmerman and City Planner Campbell presented the staff report and answered
questions from Council.
Merritt Clapp -Smith, Moxie Urban Consulting, discussed the community engagement process.
The City Council discussed desired outcomes of the report, community outreach and education
regarding affordable housing, and next steps in the process.
Motion by Fonnest, Second by Rosenquist to receive and file the Housing Engagement Initiative
Report.
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. Approval of Resolution No. 21-50 —Termination of Local Emergency and Adopting Certain
Actions Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic
City Attorney Cisneros presented the staff report and answered questions from Council.
Council Member Rosenquist thanked City Attorney Cisneros for her remarkable work managing
this detailed and painstaking process.
The Council thanked the management team and all staff for their dedication and hard work
during the pandemic.
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Motion by Rosenquist, Second by M. Harris to adopt Resolution No. 21-50 terminating the local
emergency and adopting certain actions related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
B. Review of Council Calendar
Mayor Harris reviewed upcoming city meetings, events, and holiday closures.
C. Mayor and Council Communications
1. Other Committee/Meeting updates
Mayor Harris thanked the Golden Valley Pride Committee for their successful food drive event for
PRISM Services.
Mayor Harris congratulated City Attorney Cisneros for her work with the Minnesota Association of
City Attorneys Executive Committee; the committee recently received the 2021 Public Law Diversity
Award from the Minnesota State Bar Association.
Mayor Harris provided a summary from the most recent Sochacki Park Joint Powers Agreement
Board Meeting and discussed several legislative updates.
Council Member Fonnest provided an update from the Municipal Legislative Commission Subgroup
on Fiscal Disparities.
Council Members Harris and Rosenquist recognized the upcoming Juneteenth holiday and
announced Rose McGee's Sweet Potato Comfort Pie event.
7. Adjournment
Motion by Rosenquist, 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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