2022-04-05 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 6:34 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, Finance Director Virnig, Physical Development
Director Nevinski, Housing and Economic Development Manager Shoquist,
Planning Manager Zimmerman, City Planner Campbell, Assistant City
Engineer Kakach, City Attorney Cisneros, and City Clerk Schyma
C. Proclamation for Fair Housing Month
Housing and Economic Development Manager Shoquist presented an overview of the
proclamation.
Motion by M. Harris, Second by Sanberg to support a proclamation recognizing April as
Fair Housing Month.
Motion carried 5-0.
D. Proclamation for Parkinson’s Awareness Month
Chris Patrick, The Parkinson’s Foundation, discussed the importance of continued
awareness about Parkinson’s Disease.
Motion by La Mere-Anderson, Second by Rosenquist to support a proclamation
recognizing April as Parkinson’s Awareness Month.
Motion carried 5-0.
April 5, 2022 – 6:30 pm
Council Chambers
Hybrid Meeting
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2. Additions and Corrections to Agenda
Commissioner Rosenquist stated that Item #3E - Approve Purchase Agreement for 7901
23rd Avenue North Golden Valley needed to be removed from the agenda for
consideration at a future meeting.
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by M. Harris to approve the agenda as amended.
Motion carried 5-0.
3. Consent Agenda
Motion by Sanberg, Second by Rosenquist to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted.
Motion carried 5-0.
A. Approval of Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of January 18, 2022
B. Approval of Check Register
C. Licenses:
1. Approve Renewal of Consumption and Display Permit – Mort’s
D. Bids, Quotes, and Contracts:
1. Authorize Contract for Brush Pick-Up with Bratt Tree Company
2. Authorize Contract for Sanitary Sewer Lining Repairs with Hydro-Klean, LLC
3. Authorize Contract for Hydrant Painting with B & B Commercial Coating, LLC
4. Authorize Contract for Gate Valve Repairs with Valley Rich Co., Inc.
5. Authorize Contract for Landscape Services with Prescription Landscape, Inc.
6. Approve Purchase of Gate Valves and Parts from Boys Water Products and Ferguson
Waterworks
E. Approve Purchase Agreement for 7901 23rd Avenue North Golden Valley (removed from
agenda)
F. Approve Resolution No. 22-028 to Elect the Standard Allowance Available Under the
Revenue Loss Provision for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds
4. Public Hearing
A. Golden Valley Country Club Greenway Villas Development Project
1. Public Hearing to Vacate Sanitary Sewer Easement through Northwest Corner of
Golden Valley Country Club Property
City Engineer R.J. Kakach presented the staff report.
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing. As there were no comments, the public
hearing was closed.
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Motion by Rosenquist, Second by M. Harris to adopt Resolution #22-029 Dedicating
a New Sanitary Sewer Easement through Northwest Corner of Golden Valley
Country Club Property.
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 #22-020 Vacating
Sanitary Sewer Easement through Northwest Corner of Golden Valley Country Club
Property.
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 La Mere-Anderson to approve the Sanitary Sewer
Agreement in the form approved by the City Attorney.
Motion carried 5-0.
2. Public Hearing to Vacate Street, Trail, and Utility Easement Along Pennsylvania
Avenue at Northwest Corner of Golden Valley Country Club Property.
City Engineer R.J. Kakach presented the staff report.
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing. As there were no comments, the public
hearing was closed.
Motion by M. Harris, Second by Rosenquist to adopt Resolution #22-031 Vacating
the Street, Trail, and Utility Easement Along Pennsylvania Avenue at the Northwest
Corner of the Golden Valley Country Club Property.
Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: M. Harris, S. Harris, La
Mere-Anderson, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
3. Additional Items for Consideration After Public Hearings
a. Approval of Plat – Greenway Villas P.U.D. No 126, Resolution No. 22-032
Assistant City Planner Myles Campbell presented the staff report.
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by Sanberg to adopt Resolution #22-032, Approval
of Plat for Greenway Villas P.U.D. No. 126.
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Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: M. Harris, S. Harris, La
Mere-Anderson, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
b. Authorization for Mayor and City Manager to Sign PUD Permit and PUD
Development Agreement – Greenway Villas P.U.D. No. 126
Assistant City Planner Myles Campbell presented the staff report.
Motion by Sanberg, Second by Rosenquist to authorize the Mayor and City
Manager to sign the PUD Permit and Development Agreement for Greenway Villas
P.U.D. No. 126.
Motion carried 5-0.
B. Spring Valley Road Streetlights and Overhead Utility Line Burial Public Hearings
1. Improvement Hearing – Residential Streetlight District improvement and Overhead
to Underground Utility Line Burial, Resolution No. 22-033
City Engineer R.J. Kakach presented the staff report and noted that there would be
three separate public hearings and all actions would take place after the completion
of all three hearings.
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing.
Jackie Day, 1334 Spring Valley Road, stated support for this project and expressed
thanks for staff assistance in making it happen.
Mayor Harris closed the public hearing.
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3.
Assessment Hearing – Residential Street Light District, Resolution No. 22-034
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing. As there were no comments, the public
hearing was closed.
Assessment Hearing – Overhead to Underground Utility Line Burial, Resolution No.
22-035.
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 Resolution No. 22-033
accepting the Feasibility Report and Order Construction of Certain Proposed Public
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Improvements for Residential Street Light District and Overhead Utility Line Burial
on Spring Valley Road.
Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: M. Harris, S. Harris, La
Mere-Anderson, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
Motion by M. Harris, Second by Rosenquist to adopt Resolution No. 22-034
accepting Special Assessments for Residential Streetlight District.
Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: M. Harris, S. Harris, La
Mere-Anderson, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
Motion by Sanberg, Second by La Mere-Anderson to adopt Resolution No. 22-035
accepting Special Assessments for overhead Utility Line Burial.
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 approve Agreement with Xcel Energy
for Overhead to Underground Utility Line Burial on Spring Valley Road.
Motion carried 5-0.
C. Public Hearing and Consideration of Preliminary Plan for Minor Lot Consolidation for 428
Sunnyridge Lane and Associated Subdivision Code Variance
Assistant City Planner Myles Campbell presented the staff report.
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing. As there were no comments, the public hearing
was closed.
Motion by La Mere-Anderson, Second by M. Harris to approve a Variance of 20 feet off of
the required 100 feet to a lot width of 80 feet at 428 Sunnyridge Lane.
Motion carried 5-0.
Motion by M. Harris, Second by Sanberg to approve the minor consolidation at 428
Sunnyridge Lane subject to the following conditions:
1. Engineering staff will determine if the dedication of new drainage and utility
easements are necessary prior to approval of the final plat.
2. The City Attorney will determine if a title review is necessary prior to approval of
the final plat.
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Motion carried 5-0.
D. Public Hearing and Consideration of Ordinance No. 735, Approval of Major PUD
Amendment, Central Park West P.U.D. No. 121, Amendment #5 1653 Utica Avenue South
Planning Manager Jason Zimmerman presented the staff report.
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing. As there were no comments, the public hearing
was closed.
Motion by M. Harris, Second by Rosenquist to adopt Ordinance 735, Approval of Major
PUD Amendment, Central Park West PUD No. 121, Amendment 35.
Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: M. Harris, S. Harris, La Mere-
Anderson, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
E. Meadowbrook School PUD No 90, Amendment #5, 5300/5430 Glenwood Avenue South
1. Resolution No. 22-036 – Future Land Use Amendment
Planning Manager Jason Zimmerman presented the staff report and noted that all
three public hearings for Item #4E would be combined into one public hearing with
motions taken at its conclusion.
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing. As there were no comments, the public
hearing was closed.
Motion by M. Harris, Second by Rosenquist to adopt Resolution No. 22-036
Amendment to the Future Land Use Map Designating 5300 Glenwood Avenue and
Associated Vacated Rights-of-Way as Institutional – Assembly, and to authorize staff
to forward the request to the Metropolitan Council for review.
Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: M. Harris, S. Harris, La
Mere-Anderson, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
2. Ordinance No. 736 – Zoning Map Amendment
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by Sanberg to table the adoption of Ordinance No.
736 Amending the Zoning Map and Rezoning 5300 Glenwood Avenue and
Associated Vacated Rights-of-Way from Office to Institutional – Assembly (I-1) until
the change in land use has been reviewed by the Metropolitan Council.
Motion carried 5-0.
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3. Ordinance No. 737 – Major PUD Amendment
Motion by Sanberg, Second by Rosenquist to table the adoption of Ordinance No.
737, Approval of Major PUD Amendment, Meadowbrook School PUD No. 90,
Amendment #6, until the change in land use has been reviewed by the Metropolitan
Council.
Motion carried 5-0.
5. Old Business
6. New Business
A. Approval of Resolution No. 22-037 – Awarding the Sale $3,895,000 General Obligation
Improvement Bonds, Series 2022A
Finance Director Sue Virnig introduced Doug Green, Baker Tilly, to present the report. She
also noted that the staff report stated that the resolution would be awarding the sale of
$4,150,000 of General Obligation Improvement Bonds; however, the figure now being
approved is $3,895,000.
Motion by M. Harris, Second by Sanberg to Approve Resolution #22-037 Awarding the
Sale of $3,895,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2022A Fixing Their
Form and Specifications, Directing Their Execution, and Delivery and Providing for their
payment.
Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: M. Harris, S. Harris, La Mere-
Anderson, 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 Rosenquist, Second by M. Harris to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 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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