2022-09-06 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 6:30 pm.
A. Pledge of Allegiance and Land Acknowledgement
Mayor Harris led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance and read the City’s Land
Acknowledgement statement.
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, City Attorney Cisneros, Deputy City Manager/HR
Director Santelices, City Planner Campbell, Police Chief Green, Assistant Police
Chief White, Planning Manager Zimmerman, Fire Chief Crelly, Physical
Development Director Nevinski, Equity and Inclusion Manager Zackery,
Community Connection and Outreach Specialist Williams, Finance Director
Virnig, and City Clerk Schyma
C. Swearing-in Ceremony for Police Chief Virgil Green
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison performed the swearing-in of Police Chief Virgil
Green.
2. Additions and Corrections to Agenda
Motion by Sanberg, Second by M. Harris to approve the meeting agenda as submitted.
Motion carried 5-0.
3. Consent Agenda
Motion by Sanberg, Second by Rosenquist to approve the Consent Agenda as revised:
September 6, 2022 – 6:30 pm
Council Chambers
Hybrid Meeting
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removal of Item #3D2 - Accept Resignation from the Open Space and Recreation Commission;
#3E4 - Approve Contract with the State of Minnesota Institution Community Work Crew
Program; #3F1 - Adopt Resolution No. 22-071 Accepting a Donation for a Tree From the
Rossborough Family to be Located at Natchez Park; and #3F2 - Adopt Resolution No. 22-072
Accepting a Donation for a Park Bench to be Located at Seeman Park Honoring Yankel Plotkin.
Motion carried 5-0.
A. Approval of Minutes – Special City Council Closed Executive Session – August 16, 2022
B. Approval of Check Register
C. Licenses:
1. Approve Temporary On-Sale Liquor License – Good Shepherd Catholic Church
2. Approve Gambling License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement –
Community of Recovering People d/b/a The Retreat
D. Boards, Commissions, and Task Forces:
1. Receive and File Meeting Minutes – Environmental Commission – June 27, 2022
2. Accept Resignation from the Open Space and Recreation Commission
E. Bids, Quotes and Contracts:
1. Approve Agreement for Transportation and Disposal of Fill with M.B.E., Inc.
2. Approve Purchase of Two Bobcat Toolcats from Tri-State Bobcat Inc.
3. Approve Site Agreement Contract and Community Forestry Initiative
Addendum with Reading & Math, Inc. DBA Ampact to Provide a Community Forestry
Member
4. Approve Contract with the State of Minnesota Institution Community Work Crew
Program
5. Approve Professional Services Agreement Amendment with WSB & Associates for
Trunk Highway 55 Lift Station Relocation Project No. 20-18
6. Approve Contract with BKV for Fire Station Location Analysis and Public Safety Pre -
Design
7. Approve Contract for Legal Services with Barna, Guzy & Steffen
F. Grants and Donations:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 22-071 Accepting a Donation for a Tree From the Rossborough
Family to be Located at Natchez Park
2. Adopt Resolution No. 22-072 Accepting a Donation for a Park Bench to be Located
at Seeman Park Honoring Yankel Plotkin
G. Adopt Resolution No. 22-073 Approving Final Plat for Golden Valley Business Center
Addition and Authorize the Mayor and City Manager to Sign the Right-of-Way Permit
Addendum in a Form Approved by the City Attorney
3. Items Removed From the Consent Agenda:
3D2. Accept Resignation from the Open Space and Recreation Commission
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The Council thanked Bob Mattison for his years of service to the community.
Motion by M. Harris, Second by Rosenquist to accept the resignation of Bob Mattison from the
Open Space and Recreation Commission.
Motion carried 5-0.
3E4. Approve Contract with the State of Minnesota Institution Community Work Crew
Program
Council Member Sanberg stated she has concerns about benefitting from the free labor of
incarcerated individuals and recommended this item be tabled for discussion at a future work
session.
Motion by Sanberg, Second by Rosenquist to table the consideration of a contract with the
State of Minnesota Institution Community Work Crew Program until the program can be
discussed at a work session.
Motion carried 5-0.
3F1. Adopt Resolution No. 22-071 Accepting a Donation for a Tree From the Rossborough
Family to be Located at Natchez Park
The Council thanked the Rossborough family for their donation.
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by La Mere-Anderson to adopt Resolution No. 22-071 accepting
the donation from the Rossborough Family for the addition of a tree at Natchez Park.
Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: M. Harris, S. Harris, La Mere-
Anderson, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
3F2. Adopt Resolution No. 22-072 Accepting a Donation for a Park Bench to be Located at
Seeman Park Honoring Yankel Plotkin
The Council thanked the Rowan and Strupinski families for their donation.
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by La Mere-Anderson to adopt Resolution No. 22-072 accepting
the donation from the Rowan and Strupinski families for the addition of a park bench at
Seeman Park honoring Yankel Plotkin.
Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: M. Harris, S. Harris, La Mere-
Anderson, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
4. Public Hearing
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A. Public Hearing to Approve Resolution No. 22-074 to Vacate Right of Way Easement at
Southwest Quadrant of Merribee Drive and Lee Avenue North Intersection
Planning Manager 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 M. Harris to adopt Resolution No. 22-074 Vacating
Right of Way Easement at Southwest Quadrant of Merribee Drive and Lee Avenue North
Intersection.
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.
6. New Business
All Ordinances listed under this heading are eligible for public input.
A. Second Consideration of Ordinance No. 743 - Amending the Master Fee Schedule to
Include Licensing Fees for Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) Retail Establishments and
Resolution No. 22-075 Authorizing Summary Publication of the Ordinance
City Clerk Schyma discussed the staff report and upcoming licensing process for THC retail
establishments.
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by Sanberg to Approve Second Reading of Ordinance No.
743 - Amending the Master Fee Schedule to Include Licensing Fees for
Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) Retail Establishments.
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 M. Harris to approve Resolution No. 22-075 authorizing
summary publication of Ordinance No. 743.
Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: M. Harris, S. Harris, La Mere-
Anderson, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
B. First Consideration of Ordinance No. 744– Amending the Master Fee Schedule for the
Addition of a Grant Administration Fee
Planning Manager Zimmerman discussed the staff report.
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Motion by Rosenquist, Second by Sanberg to adopt First Consideration of Ordinance No.
744 – Amending the 2022 Master Fee Schedule for the Addition of a Grant Administration
Fee.
Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: M. Harris, S. Harris, La Mere-
Anderson, 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
7. Adjournment
Motion by M. Harris, Second by Sanberg to adjourn the meeting at 7:27 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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