2021-08-04 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 6:58 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, Assistant
City Engineer Kakach, Police Chief Sturgis, Police Sergeant Randy Mahlen,
Equity and Inclusion Manager Zackery, and City Clerk Schyma
2. Additions and Corrections to Agenda
Motion by Fonnest, Second by Rosenquist 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. Special City Council Closed Executive Session – July 20, 2021
B. Approval of City Check Register
C. Licenses
1. Approve General Business License – Motor Vehicle Dealer – Twin Cities Performance
D. Boards, Commissions, and Task Forces:
1. Approve Appointment to the Planning Commission
2. Approve Reappointments to the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission (DEIC)
3. Receive and File Meeting Minutes – Environmental Commission – June 28, 2021
E. Grants and Donations:
August 4, 2021 – 6:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
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1. Approve Accepting Donation of an Electric Polaris Ranger Side by Side Utility Vehicle
from the Crime Prevention Fund, Resolution No. 21 -56
F. Receive and File Financial Reports From Previous Quarter
G. Authorize Feasibility Study for Streetlight and Overhead Utility Line Burial on Spring
Valley Road
3. Items Removed From the Consent Agenda:
3D1. Approve Appointment to the Planning Commission
Council Member Rosenquist welcomed Michael Ruby to the Planning Commission.
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by Sanberg to appoint Michael Ruby to the Planning Commission.
Motion carried 5-0.
4. Public Hearing
5. Old Business
A. Approval of Ordinance No. 713 - Zoning Map Amendment for a portion of the property at
7001 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley Country Club
City Planner Myles Campbell presented the report. He noted that the public hearing for this item closed
at the May 4 City Council Meeting.
Motion by M. Harris, Second by Rosenquist to Approve 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 I-4, to Single Family Residential R-1.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
6. New Business
All Ordinances listed under this heading are eligible for public input.
A. Second Consideration of Ordinance Nos. 718 and 719 - Abolishing Civil Service Commission
and creating Police Employment Accountability and Community Engagement (PEACE)
Commission; Approval of Resolution No. 21-57 Authorizing Summary Publication of Ordinance
No. 719; and Approval of PEACE Commission Bylaws
Equity and Inclusion Manager Zackery presented the staff report and answered questions from
Council.
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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.
Chris Hartzler, PCTF member, said it was an honor to serve on this task force. Chris stated he is
now in favor of having staff members serving in ex-officio roles on the new PEACE Commission
and not having voting rights to keep the power in balance.
Ruth Paradise, 8515 Duluth Street, asked about privacy concerns when collecting data.
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by Fonnest to Approve Second Consideration of Ordinance No.
718 Repealing City Code § 2-130 to Abolish the Civil Service Commission.
Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris,
Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by M. Harris to Approve Second Consideration of Ordinance No.
719 creating PEACE Commission.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
Motion by Sanberg, Second by Rosenquist to Approve Resolution No. 21-57 Authorizing
Summary Publication of Ordinance No. 719.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
Motion by Fonnest, Second by Sanberg to Approve PEACE Commission Bylaws.
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
7. Adjournment
Motion by M. Harris, Second by Rosenquist to adjourn the meeting at 8:14 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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