2022-03-15 Regular Meeting
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 7:14 pm.
A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Roll Call
Present: Mayor Shep Harris, Council Members Maurice Harris, Denise La Mere-
Anderson, Gillian Rosenquist, and Kimberly Sanberg
Staff present: City Manager Cruikshank, Physical Development Director Nevinski,
Assistant City Engineer Kakach, City Attorney Cisneros, and City Clerk
Schyma
C. Update from U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar
U.S. Representative Omar was unable to attend but will reschedule for a future meeting.
2. Additions and Corrections to Agenda
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by M. Harris to approve the 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 Item #3F - Motion by M. Harris, Second by Sanberg to approve the Consent Agenda
as revised: removal of Item #3C2 - Accept Resignation from Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Commission.
Motion carried 5-0.
A. Approval of City Council Minutes
March 15, 2022 – 6:30 pm
Council Chambers
Hybrid Meeting
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1. Special City Council Meeting – March 1, 2022
2. Special City Council Closed Executive Session – March 7, 2022
B. Approval of Check Register
C. Licenses:
1. Approve General Business License – Amusement Devices
2. Approve General Business License – Refuse and Recycling Vehicles
3. Approve General Business License – Gas Stations and Gas Dispensers
4. Approve On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License with Sunday Sales - Love, Pizza LLC
d/b/a/ Love, Pizza – 509 Winnetka Avenue North
5. Approve Temporary On-Sale Liquor License – Good Shepherd Catholic Church
D. Boards, Commissions, and Task Forces:
1. Receive and File Open Space Recreation Commission Annual Report and Work Plan
E. Bids, Quotes, and Contracts:
1. Approve Professional Services Agreement with WSB & Associates for Trunk Highway
55 Lift Station Relocation Project No. 20-18
2. Approve Contract for Crack Sealing Project #22-05 with Allied Blacktop Company
3. Authorize the City Manager and Mayor to Sign an Agreement with Greene Espel for
Investigation Services
F. Approve Resolution No. 22-022 Establishing Precinct Boundaries and Polling Places
G. Approve Resolution No. 22-023 Supporting Submittal of Application to Minnesota
Pollution Control Agency for Minnesota GreenCorps Host Site
H. Approve Resolution No. 22-024 Approving Allocation of American Rescue Plan Act
(ARPA) Funds
3. Items Removed From the Consent Agenda:
3F. Approve Resolution No. 22-022 Establishing Precinct Boundaries and Polling Places
City Clerk Schyma discussed the redistricting process, updated precinct boundaries, and voter
outreach.
Motion by M. Harris, Second by Rosenquist to approve Resolution No. 22-022 Establishing
Precinct Boundaries and Polling Places.
Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: M. Harris, S. Harris, La Mere-Anderson,
Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
4. Public Hearing
A. Golden Valley Country Club Greenway Villas Development Project
1. Continuation of Public Hearing to Vacate a Portion of the Sanitary Sewer Easement
through Northwest Corner of Golden Valley County Club Property
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City Engineer R.J. Kakach discussed the staff report regarding continuation of this
public hearing item.
Motion by La Mere-Anderson, Second by Rosenquist to continue the public hearing
for sanitary sewer easement vacation through the northwest corner of Golden
Valley Country Club property until the April 5, 2022 Council Meeting
Motion carried 5-0.
2. Continuation of Public Hearing to Vacate Street, Trail, and Utility Easement Along
Pennsylvania Avenue at Northwest Corner of Golden Valley County Club Property
City Engineer R.J. Kakach discussed the staff report regarding continuation of this
public hearing item.
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by La Mere-Anderson to continue the Public
Hearing to Vacate Street, Trail, and Utility Easement Along Pennsylvania Avenue at
Northwest Corner of Golden Valley Country Club until the April 5, 2022 Council
Meeting.
Motion carried 5-0.
B. Approve Zoning Text Amendment, Adding Outdoor Service Areas as a Temporary Use,
Ordinance No. 732
City Planner Jason Zimmerman presented the staff report.
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing.
Paul Jacob, owner of Schuller’s Tavern, stated that ideally he would like this change to not
be temporary but this is a good first step. He wants to make sure that businesses don't put
a lot of money into something that ultimately might not get renewed. He stated that his
business and customers are excited about this change.
Mayor Harris closed the public hearing
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by M. Harris to adopt Ordinance No 732, Amending
Section 113-1: Definitions, Section 113-31: Temporary Uses, and Section 113-87: Summary
Use Tables to Allow for Outdoor Service Areas in Target Zoning Districts.
Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: M. Harris, S. Harris, La Mere-
Anderson, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
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Motion by Rosenquist, Second by M. Harris to Adopt Resolution No, 22-025, Authorizing
Summary Publication of Ordinance No 732.
Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: M. Harris, S. Harris, La Mere-
Anderson, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
C. Approve Zoning Text Amendment, Update Regulations Around Screening of Mechanicals
and Outdoor Storage, Ordinance No. 733
City Planner Jason Zimmerman presented the staff report.
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing. As there were no comments, the public hearing
was closed.
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by Sanberg to Adopt Ordinance NO. 733 Amending Section
113-87: Summary Use Tables, Section 113-152: Screening and Outdoor Storage, and
Section 113-87: Architectural and Material Standards to Update Regulations around the
Screening of Mechanicals and Outdoor Storage.
Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: M. Harris, S. Harris, La Mere-
Anderson, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by Sanberg to Adopt Resolution No 22-026, Authorizing
Summary Publication of Ordinance No 733.
Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: M. Harris, S. Harris, La Mere-
Anderson, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
5. Old Business
A. Artessa Senior Cooperative, A Portion of 7001 Golden Valley Road
1. Approve Ordinance No. 731 – Amending the Zoning Map and Rezoning from
Institutional – Parks and Natural Areas to High Density Residential (R-4)
City Planner Jason Zimmerman discussed the staff report.
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by Sanberg to Adopt Ordinance No. 731, Amending the Zoning Map
and Rezoning the Southeast Corner of 7001 Golden Valley Road from Institutional – Parks and
Natural Areas (I-P) to high density Residential (R-4)
Motion carried 4-1. (In Favor: S. Harris, La Mere-Anderson, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: M.
Harris)
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Motion by Rosenquist, Second by Sanberg to Adopt Resolution No. 22-027 Authorizing Summary
Publication of Ordinance No. 731.
Motion carried 4-1. (In Favor: S. Harris, La Mere-Anderson, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: M.
Harris)
2. Approve Preliminary Plan for Subdivision
City Planner Jason Zimmerman will discuss the staff report.
Council Deliberation.
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by Sanberg to approve the proposed Preliminary Plan for
Subdivision for a portion of 7100 Golden Valley Road (Artessa at Golden Valley) subject to the
following conditions:
1. The applicant shall include on the final plat the dedication of all drainage and utili ty
easements or right-of-way deemed necessary to meet City Code requirements.
2. A park dedication fee equal to 6% of the land value shall be paid prior to the release of the
final plat.
3. The applicant shall provide copies of the shared use access easements/agreements over the
Golden Valley Country Club property for vehicle trips associated with the development onto
Country Club Drive and Golden Valley Road for review by the City.
4. The City Attorney will determine if a title review is necessary prior to approval of the final
plat.
Motion carried 4-1. (In Favor: S. Harris, La Mere-Anderson, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: M.
Harris)
6. New Business
All Ordinances listed under this heading are eligible for public input.
A. COVID-19 Update
City Attorney Cisneros stated that the declaration regarding hybrid meetings would be
rescinded and that staff would continue to monitor the situation. She further noted the
difference of virtual attendance rules for a council member or commissioner during a
pandemic compared to the normal allowance by law.
City Manager Cruikshank discussed changes to signage at City Hall.
Council Member La Mere-Anderson requested a March 31 deadline for hybrid meetings
so that commissions have time to plan.
The Council consensus was to have City Attorney Cisneros make the effective date April 1.
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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 Rosenquist, Second by M. Harris to adjourn the meeting at 8:44 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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