2021-07-20 City Council Minutes
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
City Council meetings are being conducted in a hybrid format with in -person and remote options for
attending, participating, and commenting. The public was able to make statements in this meeting
during public comment sections, including the public forum beginning at 6:20 pm.
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, City Attorney Cisneros, Police Chief Sturgis, Equity
and Inclusion Manager Zackery, and City Clerk Schyma
2. Additions and Corrections to Agenda
Motion by Fonnest, Second by Sanberg to approve the meeting agenda as submitted.
Motion carried 5-0.
3. Consent Agenda
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by M. Harris to approve the Consent Agenda as revised: removal of
Items #3D1 - Accept Resignation from the Planning Commission and #3D3 - Receive and File Rising
TIDES Task Force Final Report.
Motion carried 5-0.
A. Approval of Minutes
1. Regular City Council Meeting – June 15, 2021
B. Approval of City Check Register
C. Licenses
1. Approve Temporary On-Sale Liquor License – Good Shepherd Catholic Church
D. Boards, Commissions, and Task Forces:
1. Accept Resignation from the Planning Commission
2. Receive and File Police Commission Task Force Final Report
3. Receive and File Rising TIDES Task Force Final Report
E. Approval of Bids, Quotes and Contracts:
1. Approve Contract for Pavement Preservation with Corrective Asphalt Materials, LLC
July 20, 2021 – 6:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
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2. Approve First Amendment to a Professional Services Agreement with BKV Group
F. Approve Golden Valley Fire Relief Association By-Law Pension Amount, Resolution No.
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G. Approve Remote Meeting Policy, Resolution No. 21-55
H. Authorize City Manager to Sign an Amendment to Flexible Spending Benefit Plan
3. Items Removed From the Consent Agenda:
3D1. Accept Resignation from the Planning Commission
Council Member Rosenquist thanked Ryan Sadeghi for his time and contributions to the Planning
Commission.
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by Fonnest to accept the resignation of Ryan Sadeghi from the
Planning Commission.
Motion carried 5-0.
3D3. Receive and File Rising TIDES Task Force Final Report
Mayor Harris thanked the Task Force and staff who spent countless hours working for the
betterment of the community.
Motion by S. Harris, Second by M. Harris to receive and file the Rising TIDES Task Force Final
Report.
Motion carried 5-0.
4. Public Hearing
5. Old Business
6. New Business
All Ordinances listed under this heading are eligible for public input.
A. First Consideration of Ordinance Nos. 718 and 719 - Abolishing Civil Service Commission and
Creating Police Employment Accountability and Community Engagement Commission
Equity and Inclusion Manager Zackery and City Attorney Cisneros presented the staff report and
answered questions from Council.
Council Member Rosenquist thanked the Task Force for their hard work with this process.
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All members of the Police Commission Task Force (PCTF) were invited to attend tonight’s
meeting either in-person or remotely. Council invited Task Force members to share their
comments and Mayor Harris opened the item for public comment.
Randy Anderson, PCTF member, spoke in favor of allowing staff to have voting privileges on the
PEACE Commission.
Golden Valley Police Officer Dan Feldman, PCTF member, spoke in favor of allowing staff to have
voting privileges on the PEACE Commission.
Miguel Cisneros, resident of Golden Valley, stated he is opposed to granting staff voting
privileges on a resident advisory commission.
Council Member Rosenquist read a statement from Nancy Azzam, PCTF member, stating that
she supports the Final Report of the Task Force as it was originally written.
Diane Halsey, resident of Golden Valley, spoke about the healing that needs to occur in Golden
Valley not just due to previous actions of police officers but of the current environment. She is
supportive of a new PEACE Commission.
Police Sergeant Randy Mahlen, PCTF member, enjoyed being on the Task Force and spoke in
favor of allowing staff to have voting privileges on the PEACE Commission.
Stephanie Devitt, resident of Golden Valley, stated that part of this conversation is about
balance of power. It is important to create a safe space where the leadership and power of the
commission are given to those in the community who are most impacted.
Mayor Harris asked about the timing of abolishing the Civil Service Commission and whether the
decision can be delayed for a couple of months.
City Attorney Cisneros responded about how a delay could potentially impact hiring processes.
Council Member Sanberg stated that there seems to be consensus with everything except
voting privileges for Police Department staff that would serve as members on the commission.
Mayor Harris agrees with Council Member Sanberg regarding staff not having voting privileges
on a resident advisory commission. Voting privileges for staff may seem equal but it is not
necessarily equitable. He added that bylaws can be amended in the future if the Council
believes changes need to be made.
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by Fonnest to Approve First Consideration of Ordinance No. 718
Repealing City Code § 2-130 to Abolish the Civil Service Commission.
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Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist,
Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
Motion by Sanberg, Second by Rosenquist to Approve First Consideration of Ordinance No. 719
creating PEACE Commission.
Motion carried 4-1. (In Favor: M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: Fonnest)
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
7. Adjournment
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by M. Harris to adjourn the meeting at 8:18 pm.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Theresa J. Schyma, City Clerk
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