2021-11-03 City Council Minutes
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
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 Led by Commander Gale of the West Metro VFW
Commander Gale announced several events for Veterans Day on November 11.
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, City Engineer Oliver, Assistant City Engineer RJ Kakach,
and City Clerk Schyma
C. Approve Resolution No. 21-85, Affirming Commitment to Quad Communities Beyond The
Yellow Ribbon
Mayor Harris introduced Tiffany Kovaleski, Beyond the Yellow Ribbon, who discussed the
mission of the organization.
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by M. Harris to adopt Resolution No. 21-85 affirming
commitment to Quad Cities Beyond The Yellow Ribbon initiative.
Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris,
Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
2. Additions and Corrections to Agenda
Motion by Sanberg, Second by Fonnest to approve the meeting agenda as submitted.
Motion carried 5-0.
3. Consent Agenda
November 3, 2021 – 6:30 pm
Council Chambers
Hybrid Meeting
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Motion by Rosenquist, Second by M. Harris to approve the Consent Agenda as revised:
removal of Items #3C2 - Appointments to Police Employment, Accountability, and Community
Engagement (PEACE) Commission and #3C3 - Appointment to Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)
and Human Services Commission.
Motion carried 5-0.
A. Approval of Minutes
1. Special City Council Work Session – October 19, 2021
B. Approval of City Check Register
C. Boards, Commissions, and Task Forces:
1. Receive and File Meeting Minutes –Environmental Commission–September 27, 2021
2. Appointments to Police Employment, Accountability, and Community Engagement
(PEACE) Commission.
3. Appointment to Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) and Human Services Commission
D. Bids, Quotes, and Contracts:
1. 2021 Council Chambers Remodel Project No. 21-09
a. Award Audiovisual Bid to Video Services, Inc. and authorize execution of the
contract
b. Award Electrical Bid to Phasor Electric, Inc. and authorize execution of the
contract
c. Approval of Furniture Purchase from Hendricksen & Company in the amount of
$29,940
2. Authorize Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Crystal for the 34th Avenue
Street Improvement Project from Regent Avenue North to Noble Avenue North
E. Authorize Agreement with Recycling Association of Minnesota (RAM) for the City of
Golden Valley’s Rain Barrel Program
3. Items Removed From the Consent Agenda:
3C2. Appointments to Police Employment, Accountability, and Community Engagement
(PEACE) Commission
Marshall Tanick 3 - year term Term expires - April 30, 2024
Trey Gladney 3 - year term Term expires - April 30, 2024
Madeline Ryan 3 - year term Term expires - April 30, 2024
Alicia Dang 3 - year term Term expires - April 30, 2023
Sergeant Dan Wilcox 2 - year term Term expires - April 30, 2023
Randy Anderson 2 - year term Term expires - April 30, 2023
Chris Hartzler 2 - year term Term expires - April 30, 2022
Shelli Bakken 2- year term Term expires - April 30, 2022
Acting Sergeant Jared Zachman 1 - year term Term expires - April 30, 2022
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Henry Crosby 1 - year term Term expires - April 30, 2022
Charles Quimby 1 - year term Term expires - April 30, 2022
Andrew Wold 1 - year term Term expires - April 30, 2022
Jessie Smith 1 - year term Term expires - April 30, 2022
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by Fonnest to appoint the above list of commissioners to the
Police Employment, Accountability, and Community Engagement (PEACE) Commission with
staggered terms.
Motion carried 5-0.
3C3. Appointment to Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) and Human Services Commission
Motion by Fonnest, Second by Rosenquist to appoint Kade Arms-Regenold to fill a vacancy on the
Board of Zoning Appeals for a term that expires on April 30, 2022.
Motion carried 5-0.
There was not an appointment to the Human Services Commission.
4. Public Hearing
A. Public Hearing on Proposed Improvements for the 2022 Pavement Management
Program, Project #21-01
Adopt Resolution No. 21-86, Accepting the Feasibility Report, Approving Plans and
Specifications, Ordering Advertisement of Bids, and Ordering Construction of
Certain Proposed Public Improvements for 2022 Pavement Management Program
Assistant City Engineer R.J. Kakach presented the staff report.
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing.
Dwayne Kloos, 8345 Duluth Street, had questions regarding the street width calculations.
Phillip Zins, 2165 Zealand Avenue North, stated he is opposed to narrower streets, he also
had questions regarding the cost of the project, and stated that if most of the area
residents are opposed to sidewalks he didn’t believe they should still be considered.
Jan Plager, 8555 Duluth Street, had questions about alternatives to sidewalks, including
striping, because she had safety concerns.
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Ed Baker, 8350 Duluth Street, had questions regarding how many miles of Golden Valley
streets have sidewalks. He stated he is not in favor of the plan due to current drainage
issues at his property which he believes would be worsened with the new plan.
Steven Filler, 1921 Winnetka Avenue North, stated his property is not impacted by the
current plan but the 2023 PMP. However, he has concerns about how narrower streets
and sidewalks would impact safety, emergency vehicles, snow removal, and sidewalks.
Tom Highum, 8455 Westbend Road, echoed the concerns of Mr. Baker regarding the
drainage issues on Zealand Avenue.
Jeff Penick, 1865 Wisconsin Avenue, stated he is opposed to sidewalks on Duluth Street.
Joan Evans, 7940 Valders Court, has questions regarding future bike lanes on Duluth Street
and long-term maintenance of the sidewalks and boulevards.
Andrew Werner, 8001 Duluth Street, has concerns regarding narrowing the width of
Duluth Street. He also believes that sidewalks should no longer be considered since the
majority of area residents are against sidewalks.
Kathy Longar, 2105 Aquila Avenue North, has concerns regarding the sidewalks because
she believes it could encourage General Mills to develop land that is now the nature area.
Mayor Harris closed the public hearing.
City Engineer Oliver, Assistant City Engineer Kakach, and Physical Development Director
Nevinski responded to questions brought forward during the hearing.
Motion by Fonnest, Second by Sanberg to adopt Resolution No. 21-86, Accepting the
Feasibility Report, Approving Plans and Specifications, Ordering Advertisement of Bids, and
Ordering Construction of Certain Proposed Public Improvements for 2022 Pavement
Management Program.
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. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 721, Modifying City Code Section 22: Solid Waste,
Regarding the Location of Containers in Residential Zoning Districts
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Environmental Specialist Drew Chirpich presented the staff report and was available for
questions of the Council.
Motion by Fonnest, Second by M. Harris to adopt second consideration of Ordinance No.
721 amending the text of Section 22: Location of Containers – Residential Zoning District.
Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris,
Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
B. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 722, Establishing a 2022 Master Fee Schedule and
Approval of Resolution No. 21-87 Authorizing Summary Publication of Ordinance No.
722
Finance Director Sue Virnig presented the report and proposed fee schedule.
Motion by Sanberg, Second by Rosenquist to adopt on Second Consideration, Ordinance
No. 722, Establishing A 2022 Master Fee Schedule.
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 Rosenquist to approve Resolution No. 21-87 authorizing
summary publication of Ordinance No. 722.
Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (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.
D. Mayor and Council Communications
1. Other Committee/Meeting updates
The Council discussed the agenda for the November 9 Council Work Session.
7. Adjournment
Motion by Fonnest, Second by M. Harris to adjourn the meeting at 9:10 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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