2021-11-16 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
B. Roll Call
Present: Mayor Shep Harris, Council Members Larry Fonnest, Maurice Harris, and
Gillian Rosenquist, and Kimberly Sanberg
Staff present: City Manager Cruikshank, Deputy City Manager/Human Resources
Director Santelices, City Attorney Cisneros, Equity and Inclusion Manager
Zackery, City Planner Campbell, and Planning Manager Zimmerman
C. Presentation – Hennepin County District Court Update with Chief Judge Toddrick Barnette
Mayor Harris introduced Chief Judge Toddrick Barnette who provided information about the
work being done in Hennepin County Courts and was available for questions from the Council.
2. Additions and Corrections to Agenda
No additions or corrections to the agenda were noted.
3. Consent Agenda
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by Fonnest to approve the Consent Agenda as revised:
removal of Item #3D - Approval of Resolution No. 21-90 Updating the City's Equity Plan and
Item #3E - Receive and File Just Deeds Inaugural Annual Report.
Motion carried 5-0.
A. Approval of City Check Register
B. Approval of Resolution No. 21-88 Relating to the Financing of City’s 2023 Lindsay Street
Reconstruction
C. Approval of One-Year Extension of Zoning Code Variance for 1109 Winnetka Ave N
D. Approval of Resolution No. 21-90 Updating the City's Equity Plan
E. Receive and File Just Deeds Inaugural Annual Report
November 16, 2021 – 6:30 pm
Council Chambers
Hybrid Meeting
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3. Items Removed From the Consent Agenda:
3D. Approval of Resolution No. 21-90 Updating the City's Equity Plan
Equity and Inclusion Manager Zackery presented the City’s updated Equity Plan and was available
for questions from the Council.
Motion by M. Harris, Second by Sanberg to approve Resolution No. 21-90 updating the City’s
Equity Plan.
Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris,
Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
3E. Receive and File Just Deeds Inaugural Annual Report
Equity and Inclusion Manager Zackery, City Attorney Cisneros, and Deputy City Manager/Human
Resources Director Santelices presented the report.
Motion by Sanberg, Second by M. Harris to Receive and File the Just Deeds Inaugural Annual
Report.
Motion carried 5-0.
4. Public Hearing
A. Public Hearing - 6440 Wayzata Boulevard, Spire Credit Union
1. Preliminary Plan for Subdivision
2. Ordinance No. 723, Conditional Use Permit No. 171 to Allow a Financial
Institution With a Drive-Through
City Planner Campbell presented the report.
Applicants Pat McCann, Facilities Director at Spire Credit Union, and Josh Longo, Senior
Project Manager - HTG Architects, were present and available for questions.
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing. As there were no comments, the public hearing
was closed.
Motion by Fonnest, Second by M. Harris to approve the proposed minor subdivision of
6440 Wayzata Boulevard subject to the following conditions:
1. The City Attorney will determine if a title review is necessary prior to approval of
the final plat.
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2. Easement agreements for utilities and shared private access shall be recorded prior
to release of the final plat.
3. A park dedication fee of $118,440 shall be paid prior to the release of the final plat
by the City.
Motion carried 5-0.
Motion by M. Harris, Second by Rosenquist to approve Ordinance No. 723, Conditional
Use Permit No. 171 allowing a drive-through financial institution at 6440 Wayzata
Boulevard subject to the following conditions:
1. The plans by submitted by HTG Architects on September 24, 2021, and updated
October 27, 2021, shall become a part of this approval.
2. The recommendations of the Golden Valley Fire Chief shall be incorporated into
the site and building plans for permitting.
3. A snow storage management plan shall be submitted with building permit
materials.
Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris,
Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
B. Public Hearing – 6300 Olson Memorial Highway, United Properties
1. Amendment to Future Land use Map, Resolution No. 21-89
2. Amendment to Zoning Map, Ordinance No. 724
3. Preliminary Plan for Subdivision
Planning Manager Zimmerman discussed the proposal and stated the applicant has
requested to postpone the public hearing to the December 7, 2021 Council Meeting to
allow for the applicant to be in attendance to answer any questions from the Council.
Mayor Harris discussed the current proposal and stated that he has concerns regarding the
use of the property.
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by Sanberg to open the public hearing, continue the
hearing to December 7, 2021, and table consideration of Ordinance No. 724.
Motion carried 5-0.
5. Old Business
6. New Business
All Ordinances listed under this heading are eligible for public input.
A. Review of Council Calendar
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Mayor Harris reviewed upcoming city meetings, events, and holiday closures.
B. Mayor and Council Communications
1. Other Committee/Meeting updates
7. Adjournment
Motion by M. Harris, Second by Rosenquist to adjourn the meeting at 8:52 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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