2021-12-21 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, City Attorney Cisneros, Finance Director Virnig,
Physical Development Director Nevinski, Equity and Inclusion Manager
Zackery, City Planner Campbell, Communications Director Weiler, Graphic
Designer Gates, Planning Manager Zimmerman, Interim Police Chief
Nadeau, Police Commander White, Parks and Recreation Director Birno,
and City Clerk Schyma
C. Recognition of Outgoing Council Member Fonnest
City Manager Tim Cruikshank presented Council Member Fonnest with gifts of appreciation
from the City.
Council Member Fonnest talked about representing the residents of Golden Valley and the
projects he is most proud of that were accomplished while on the City Council. He thanked his
husband, family, friends, staff, supporters, and voters for allowing him t he pleasure to serve the
City for the past eight years.
D. Adopt Resolution No. 21-100 Declaring a Climate Emergency Impacting the Environment,
Economy, and Human Health
Environmental Resources Supervisor Eric Eckman presented the report.
Motion by Fonnest, Second by Sanberg to adopt Resolution No. 21-100 Declaring a Climate
Emergency Impacting the Environment, Economy, and Human Health
Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris,
Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
December 21, 2021 – 6:30 pm
Council Chambers
Hybrid Meeting
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E. Presentation of the New City Website
Communications Director Cheryl Weiler and Graphic Designer Danii Gates provided a
presentation of the new website.
2. Additions and Corrections to Agenda
Item # 3M3 - Actions for Olin Parcels: Approve New Trail Easement Lot 3 was removed from the
agenda as action on this item was no longer needed.
Motion by M. Harris, Second by Rosenquist to approve the meeting agenda as amended.
Motion carried 5-0.
3. Consent Agenda
Motion by Sanberg, Second by Rosenquist to approve the Consent Agenda as revised:
removal of Item #3E1 - Receive and File Annual Grants Report and Item #3G - Receive and File
Municipal Facilities Study Final Report.
Motion carried 5-0.
A. Approval of City Check Register
B. Licenses:
1. Gambling License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement – Chester Bird
American Legion 523
2. Approve 2022 Cigarette/Tobacco License Renewals
3. Approve 2022 Therapeutic Massage Facility License Renewals Pending Satisfactory
Background Investigations
C. Boards, Commissions, and Task Forces:
1. Accept Resignation from the Human Services Commission
2. Receive and File Meeting Minutes – PEACE Commission– November 10, 2021
3. Receive and File Meeting Minutes – DEI Commission – July 27, August 24,
September 28, and October 26, 2021
D. Bids, Quotes, and Contracts:
1. Approve Custodial Services Agreements:
a. Award City Hall Campus Cleaning Contract with Fresh Touch, LLC
b. Award Brookview Cleaning Contract with Stratus Building Solutions
2. Approve Purchase of Three Police Vehicles from Tenvoorde Ford, Inc.
3. Approve Purchase of a Tandem Axle Dump Truck
4. Approve Purchase of an Equipment Trailer from RDO Equipment Co.
5. Authorize Waste Delivery Agreement with Hennepin County
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6. Approve Joint Powers Agreement with Hennepin County for a 911 Embedded Social
Worker Program
7. Approve Five Year Contract for Body-Worn Camera Technology with Watchguard
Video in a Form Approved by the City Attorney
8. Approve Purchase of Portable Computers for Squad Cars from Guardian Fleet Safety
9. Approve Professional Services Agreement with Bolton and Menk, Inc. for Glenwood
Avenue Watermain Rehabilitation Project No. 21-06
E. Grants and Donations:
1. Receive and File Annual Grants Report
2. Adopt Resolution No. 21-101 Approving Policies and Procedures for Federal Awards
Administration
3. Adopt Resolution No. 21-102 Accepting Donations for Ongoing Programs
4. Adopt Resolution No. 21-103 Accepting a Donation of $50 and two books from LDI
5. Approve Resolution No. 21-104 Accepting the Redistribution of Unrequested
Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund Established under the American Rescue Plan
Act (ARPA)
6. Approve Resolution No. 21-105 Resolution Allocating American Rescue Plan Act
(ARPA) Monies for Tourism
7. Approve Resolution No. 21-106 Allocating American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds
to Brookview Facility
8. Adopt Resolution No. 21-107 to Execute Hennepin County Residential Recycling
Grant Agreement
F. Approve 2022 City Calendar and Meeting Dates
G. Receive and File Municipal Facilities Study Final Report
H. Adopt the Stable Tenant and Renter (STAR) Program 2021 COVID-19 Participation
Requirements and Fee Reductions, Resolution No. 21-108
I. Adopt the Stable Tenants and Renters (STAR) Program Policy, Resolution No. 21-109
J. Adopt Resolution No. 21-110, Approving Allocation of Contingency Budget
K. Adopt Resolution No. 21-111 Approving Participation in Opioid Litigation Settlements
L. Adopt Resolution No. 21-112 Approving the License Reinstatement Diversion Program
and Approving a Driving Diversion Program Services Agreement with Diversion Solutions,
LLC
M. Actions for Olin Parcels:
1. Approve Resolution No. 21-113 to Accept Donation of Deed for Basin (6920
Glenwood Ave)
2. Approve Amended Subdivision Agreement Relocation Trail Easement
3. Approve New Trail Easement Lot 3 (removed from agenda)
N. Approve Resolution No. 21-114 Adopting the 2022 Compensation Grid and Classification
Table
O. Adopt Resolution No. 21-115, Approval of Plat – Spire Golden Valley Addition, 6440
Wayzata Boulevard
P. Approve Resolution No. 21-116 Adopting Amendment to Employee Handbook
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3. Items Removed From the Consent Agenda:
3E1. Receive and File Annual Grants Report
Planner Myles Campbell presented the report and discussed how these sources of funding play a
large role in the City’s operations, off-setting overall expenditures and often allowing additional
opportunities for staff training, funding for large-scale public improvements, and to bring in
specialists to assist on projects.
Motion by Fonnest, Second by M. Harris to Receive and File the Annual Grant Funding Update.
Motion carried 5-0.
3G. Receive and File Municipal Facilities Study Final Report
Physical Development Director Nevinski and Bruce Schwartzman, BKV Group, presented the report.
Motion by Sanberg, Second by Rosenquist to Receive and File the Municipal Facilities Study.
Motion carried 5-0.
4. Public Hearing
A. Public Hearing - Approving Vacation of Trail Easement in Olin Woods Addition,
Resolution No. 21-117
Physical Development Director Nevinski presented the report.
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing. As there were no comments, the public hearing
was closed.
Motion by M. Harris, Second by Sanberg to adopt Resolution No. 21-117 Vacating the
Trail Easement between Lots 1 and 2, Olin Woods Addition.
Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris,
Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
B. Public Hearing - Zoning Text Amendments - Establish the Allowed Uses by Zoning District
in a Summary Table Format for Ease of Use, Ordinance No. 728 and Resolution No. 21 -
118
Planning Manager Jason Zimmerman presented the report.
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Mayor Harris opened the public hearing. As there were no comments, the public hearing
was closed.
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by M. Harris to adopt Ordinance No. 728, Amending
Chapter 113: Zoning in order to Establish the Allowed Uses by Zoning District in a Summary
Table Format for ease of Use.
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 adopt Resolution No. 21-118, Authorizing
Summary Publication of Ordinance No. 728.
Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris,
Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
C. Public Hearing – Zoning Map Amendments – Rezoning Certain Properties in the
Institutional Zoning District to Reflect New Sub-classification, Ordinance No. 729
and Resolution No. 21-119
Planning Manager Zimmerman presented the report.
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing.
Paula Bugen, 1784 Maryland Avenue North, stated her concerns with having cemeteries in
the same district and near schools.
Mayor Harris closed the public hearing.
Motion by M. Harris, Second by Fonnest to adopt Ordinance No. 729, rezoning Certain
Properties in the Institutional Zoning District to Reflect New-Sub-classification.
Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris,
Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by Sanberg to adopt Resolution No. 21-119, Authorizing
Summary Publication of Ordinance No. 729.
Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris,
Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
5. Old Business
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6. New Business
All Ordinances listed under this heading are eligible for public input.
A. First Consideration of Ordinance No. 730 Amending City Code Chapter 103 Authorizing
the City to Complete Plumbing Plan Review
Physical Development Director Marc Nevinski presented the staff report and was
available for questions of the Council.
Motion by Fonnest, Second by M. Harris to adopt First Consideration of Ordinance No.
730, Amending Section 103-1: Building Code Adopted; and Adding Section 103-1.5:
Plumbing, Plans and Inspections.
Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris,
Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
B. Second Consideration of Ordinance No. 726, Amending City Code Chapter 2 to Modify
the Composition of the Environmental Commission and Approval of Modifications to
the Environmental Commission Bylaws
Physical Development Director Marc Nevinski presented the staff report and was
available for questions of the Council.
Motion by Fonnest, Second by Sanberg to adopt Second Consideration of Ordinance No
726 deleting in its entirely City Code Chapter 2 Administration, Article V. Boards and
Commission, Section 2-131 Environmental Commission and replacing with a new Section
2-131.
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 Modifications to the
Environmental Commission Bylaws.
Motion carried 5-0.
C. Second Consideration of Ordinance No. 727, Amending the City Code to Establish a
Public Land Disposition Procedure and Approval of Resolution No. 21-120 Authorizing
Summary Publication of the Ordinance
Planning Manager Zimmerman and Equity and Inclusion Manager Zackery presented the
report.
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Ruth Paradise, 8515 Duluth Street, stated that she supports affordable housing and asked
about the notification process.
Motion by M. Harris, Second by Sanberg to adopt Second Consideration of Ordinance No
727, Amending City Code Chapter 2. – Administration to establish a public land
disposition procedure
Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris,
Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by Sanberg to approve Resolution No 21-120 Authorizing
summary publication of Ordinance No 727.
Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris,
Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
D. Review of Council Calendar
Mayor Harris reviewed upcoming city meetings, events, and holiday closures.
E. Mayor and Council Communications
1. Other Committee/Meeting updates
7. Adjournment
Motion by Fonnest, Second by Rosenquist to adjourn the meeting at 9:26 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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