2021-09-21 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 can 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, Finance Director Virnig,
Physical Development Director Nevinski, Housing and Economic Development
Manager Shoquist, Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Director
Santelices, City Planner Zimmerman, Assistant City Engineer Kakach,
Environmental Resources Supervisor Eckman, and City Clerk Schyma
2. Additions and Corrections to Agenda
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by M. Harris to approve the meeting agenda as submitted.
Motion carried 5-0.
3. Consent Agenda
Motion by M. Harris, Second by Sanberg to approve the Consent Agenda as revised: removal
of Items #3D2 - Approve Agreements for DeCola Ponds SEA School-Wildwood Park Flood
Storage Project; #3D3 - Approve Agreements for Medley Park Stormwater Improvement
Project; #3D5 - Approve Executive Search Consultant Contract with AB Strategic Security
Group; #3E1 - Approve Resolution No. 21-70 Accepting the Federal Grant Funds from the
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) the American Rescue Plan Act; and #3F - Approve Resolution
No. 21-71 Appointing Election Judges and Establishing an Absentee Ballot Board for the
General Election on Tuesday, November 2, 2021.
Motion carried 5-0.
September 21, 2021 – 6:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
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A. Approval of Minutes
1. Special City Council Meeting (Interviews) – September 9, 2021
2. Special City Council Meeting (Interviews) – September 14, 2021
B. Approval of City Check Register
C. Boards, Commissions, and Task Forces:
1. Appointment to the Planning Commission – Sophia Ginis
D. Bids, Quotes, and Contracts:
1. Authorize City Manager to Sign License Agreement Amendment with Golden Valley
Orchestra
2. Approve Agreements for DeCola Ponds SEA School-Wildwood Park Flood Storage
Project:
a. Grant Amendment with the Department of Natural Resources
b. Cooperative Agreement with Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission
c. Professional Services Agreement with Barr Engineering Co for Final Design and
Construction Services for the Project in an Amount Not to Exceed $415,900
3. Approve Agreements for Medley Park Stormwater Improvement Project:
a. Cooperative Agreement with Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission
b. Professional Services Agreement with Barr Engineering Co for Final Design and
Construction Services for the Project in an Amount Not to Exceed $353,000
4. Approve the Hennepin County Public Safety Radio Communications System Subscriber
Agreement for the Police Department, Fire Department and Public Works Departments
5. Approve Executive Search Consultant Contract with AB Strategic Security Group
6. Approve Updated Memorandum of Understanding with the Robbinsdale School District
Regarding Pilot Program for School and Public Safety Partnership
E. Grants and Donations:
1. Approve Resolution No. 21-70 Accepting the Federal Grant Funds from the American
Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) the American Rescue Plan Act
F. Approve Resolution No. 21-71 Appointing Election Judges and Establishing an Absentee
Ballot Board for the General Election on Tuesday, November 2, 2021
G. Approve Scheduling the Truth-in-Taxation (Proposed Property Tax) public hearing for
Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at 6:30 pm
3. Items Removed From the Consent Agenda:
3D2. Approve Agreements for DeCola Ponds SEA School-Wildwood Park Flood Storage
Project:
a. Grant Amendment with the Department of Natural Resources
b. Cooperative Agreement with Bassett Creek Watershed Management
Commission
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c. Professional Services Agreement with Barr Engineering Co for F inal Design
and Construction Services for the Project in an Amount Not to Exceed
$415,900
Environmental Resources Supervisor Eckman presented the report.
The Council voted on the following motions at once.
Motion by Fonnest, Second by Rosenquist to:
approve the Grant Amendment in the form approved by the City Attorney with the
Department of Natural Resources for the DeCola Ponds SEA School-Wildwood Park
Flood Storage Project
approve the Cooperative Agreement in the form approved by the City Attorney with
Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission for DeCola Ponds SEA School-
Wildwood Park Flood Storage Project
approve the Professional Services Agreement in the form approved by the City Attorney
with Barr Engineering Co for the DeCola Ponds SEA School-Wildwood Park Flood
Storage Project Final Design in an amount not to exceed $415,900.
Motion carried 5-0.
3D3. Approve Agreements for Medley Park Stormwater Improvement Project:
a. Cooperative Agreement with Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission
b. Professional Services Agreement with Barr Engineering Co for Final Design and
Construction Services for the Project in an Amount Not to Exceed $353,000
Environmental Resources Supervisor Eckman presented the report.
The Council voted on the following motions at once.
Motion by Fonnest, Second by Sanberg to:
approve the Cooperative Agreement in the form approved by the City Attorney with
Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission for Medley Park Stormwater
Improvement Project
approve the Professional Services Agreement in the form approved by the City Attorney
with Barr Engineering Co for the Medley Park Stormwater Improvement Project Final
Design in an amount not to exceed $353,000
Motion carried 5-0.
3D5. Approve Executive Search Consultant Contract with AB Strategic Security Group
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Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Director Santelices presented the report. She also
introduced Juan Carlos Wittke and Jesus Campa of AB Strategic Security Group who discussed
the process.
Motion by Fonnest, Second by M. Harris to approve contract with AB Strategic Security Group.
Motion carried 5-0.
3E1. Approve Resolution No. 21-70 Accepting the Federal Grant Funds from the American
Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) the American Rescue Plan Act
Finance Director Virnig presented the report.
Motion by Fonnest, Second by M. Harris to Approve Resolution No. 21-70 Accepting the
Federal Grant Funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) the American Rescue Plan Act.
Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist,
Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
3F. Approve Resolution No. 21-71 Appointing Election Judges and Establishing an Absentee
Ballot Board for the General Election on Tuesday, November 2, 2021
City Clerk Schyma presented an update on the 2021 Municipal Election.
Motion by M. Harris, Second by Rosenquist to adopt Resolution No. 21-71 approving the
appointment of Election Judges and establishment of an Absentee Ballot Board for the General
Election to be held on November 2, 2021.
Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist,
Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
4. Public Hearing
A. Public Hearing – Preliminary Plat – 8810 10th Avenue North, 915 and 1021 Boone Avenue
North, Academy of Whole Learning
Mayor Harris noted that he had previously recused himself on a vote regarding the Academy
of Whole Learning; however, he stated that he no longer has a conflict of interest regarding
this item and will be able to discuss and vote on the item this evening.
Planning Manager Jason Zimmerman will present report.
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing. As no comments were received, the public hearing
was closed.
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Motion by M. Harris, Second by Sanberg to approve the Preliminary Plat for 8810 10th Avenue
North, and 915 and 1021 Boone Avenue North, subject to the following conditions:
1. The applicant shall provide a fire hydrant in the northeast portion of the site, in
accordance with the Fire Department’s needs.
2. The applicant shall dedicate all drainage and utility easements deemed necessary by
Engineering staff and in accordance with final site grading plans. Such dedications shall be
in place prior to approval of the final flat.
3. The City Attorney will determine if a title review is necessary prior to approval of the final
flat.
Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris,
Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
B. Public Hearings on Residential Street Light District for Regent Avenue North and
Minnaqua Drive and Consideration of Adopting Resolution No. 21 -72 Accepting the
Feasibility Report and Ordering Construction of Certain Proposed Public Improvements
and Resolution No. 21-75 Adopting and Confirming Assessments for Regent Avenue
North and Minnaqua Drive Street Light Improvement
1. Project Hearing
2. Assessment Hearing
Assistant City Engineer R.J. Kakach presented the report. He noted that the public hearings
for Items #4B1 and #4B2 would be combined.
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing.
Keith Kloubec, 2224 Regent Avenue, stated that he is the person who initiated and
circulated the petition. He spoke in support of the project.
Mayor Harris closed the public hearing.
Motion by Fonnest, Second by Rosenquist to adopt Resolution No. 21-72 accepting the
Feasibility Report and Order Construction of Certain Proposed Public Improvements for
Residential Street Light District on Regent Avenue North and Minnaqua Drive.
Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist,
Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
Motion by Sanberg, Second by M. Harris to adopt Resolution No. 21-75 Adopting and Confirming
Assessments for Regent Avenue North and Minnaqua Street Light Improvement Project
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Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist,
Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
5. Old Business
6. New Business
All Ordinances listed under this heading are eligible for public input.
A. Adopting Proposed 2022-2023 Budget and Proposed Tax Levies Payable in 2022 and
Consenting to the Preliminary 2022 Housing and Redevelopment Proposed Levy,
Resolution Nos. 21-73 and 21-74
Finance Director Sue Virnig presented the report.
Motion by M. Harris, Second by Fonnest to adopt Resolution No. 21-73 for Proposed 2022-
2023 Budget and Proposed Tax Levies Payable in 2022 .
Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris,
Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
Motion by M. Harris, Second by Sanberg to adopt Resolution No. 21-74 Consenting to the
Preliminary 2022 Housing and Redevelopment Proposed Levy
Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (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 Sanberg to adjourn the meeting at 9:35 pm.
Motion carried 5-0.
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ATTEST: Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
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Theresa J. Schyma, City Clerk
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