2022-09-20 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, Police Chief Green, Physical Development Director
Nevinski, Finance Director Virnig, Fire Chief Crelly, Assistant Fire Chief Brunsell,
Assistant Fire Chief Guzman, Environmental Resources Supervisor Eckman, City
Planner Campbell, Sustainability Specialist Kehrberg, and City Clerk Schyma
C. New Employee Introductions
Fire Chief Crelly introduced Assistant Fire Chief Dom Guzman.
Physical Development Director Nevinski introduced Sustainability Specialist Ethan
Kehrberg
D. Proclamation in Support of National Police Woman Day – September 12
Police Chief Green discussed the proclamation.
Motion by M. Harris, Second by Rosenquist to support a proclamation in support of
National Police Woman Day.
Motion carried 5-0.
September 20, 2022 – 6:30 pm
Council Chambers
Hybrid Meeting
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2.
Additions and Corrections to Agenda
The Council consensus was to remove Item #3D2 - Appointments to the Business Advisory
Committee and the Community Advisory Committee 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 La Mere-Anderson to approve the Consent Agenda as revised:
removal of Item #3D1 - Board/Commission Appointments and #3F1 - Adopt Resolutions No. 22-
076, No. 22-077, No. 22-078, No. 22-079, and Approve TBRA and DEED Funding Disbursal
Agreements.
Motion carried 5-0.
A. Approval of Minutes – Special City Council Closed Executive Session #1 – September 6,
2022; Special City Council Closed Executive Session #2 – September 6, 2022; and Special
City Council Meeting – September 13, 2022
B. Approval of Check Register
C. Licenses:
1. Approve General Business Licenses – THC Retail Establishments
2. Approve On-Sale Liquor License – Game Show Battle Rooms, 8836 7th Avenue North
3. Grant Local Approval for a Gambling Premises Permit for the Lions of Crystal at New
Bohemia, Resolution No. 22-084
4. Gambling Exemption and Waiver of Notice – Chester Bird Post 523 – Sons of the
American Legion
D. Boards, Commissions, and Task Forces:
1. Board/Commission Appointments
2. Appointments to the Business Advisory Committee and the Community Advisory
Committee (removed from meeting agenda)
E. Bids, Quotes and Contracts:
1. Approve Agreement for Medley Park Storm Water Project with Peterson
Companies, Inc.
2. Approve Affordable Housing Performance Agreement and Affordable Housing Plan
for the Development of Artessa Cooperative
F. Grants and Donations:
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1. Adopt Resolutions No. 22-076, No. 22-077, No. 22-078, No. 22-079, and Approve
TBRA and DEED Funding Disbursal Agreements
G. Adopt Resolution No. 22-080 Approving Final Plat for Artessa Golden Valley
H. Approve Setting the Hearing Date for the Proposed Property Tax Levy Payable 2023 and
2023-2024 Budget on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at 6:30 p.m.
3. Items Removed From the Consent Agenda:
3D1. Board/Commission Appointments
Motion by M. Harris, Second by Rosenquist to make the following board/commission
appointments:
Kenna Brandt, Environmental Commission, youth term that expires in May 2023
David Scheie, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission, term that expires in April
2024
Motion carried 5-0.
3F1. Adopt Resolutions No. 22-076, No. 22-077, No. 22-078, No. 22-079, and Approve TBRA
and DEED Funding Disbursal Agreements
City Planner Campbell discussed the staff report and updates to the funding agreements that
are discussed in Resolution No. 22-078 and Resolution No. 22-079. He stated that the changes
have been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney. Staff recommended approval of the
updated resolutions with the changes presented.
Motion by Sanberg, Second by M. Harris to adopt Resolution No. 22-076 Accepting the
Metropolitan Council Tax Base Revitalization Account (TBRA) Contamination Cleanup.
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 Sanberg to adopt Resolution No. 22-077 Accepting the
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Contamination
Cleanup Grant.
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 Rosenquist to adopt amended Resolution No. 22-078
Authorizing the Funding Disbursement Agreement between Golden Valley and United
Properties LLC for Metropolitan Council TBRA Cleanup Grant .
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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)
Motion by Sanberg, Second by Rosenquist to adopt amended Resolution No. 22-079
Authorizing the Funding Disbursement Agreement between Golden Valley and United
Properties LLC for Minnesota DEED Cleanup Grant.
Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: M. Harris, S. Harris, La Mere-
Anderson, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
4. Public Hearing
5. Old Business
A.
6. New Business
All Ordinances and Resolutions listed under this heading are eligible for public input.
A. Receive Public Input and Approve Resolution No. 22-081 Adopting the Proposed 2023-
2024 Budget and Proposed Tax Levies Payable in 2023 and Resolution No. 22 -082
Consenting to the Proposed 2023 Housing and Redevelopment Levy
Finance Director Sue Virnig discussed the staff report.
Council Member Rosenquist thanked City Manage Cruikshank and Finance Director Virnig
for their hard work on the proposed budget but stated she is not comfortable with the
proposed increase.
Motion by Sanberg, Second by M. Harris to adopt Resolution No. 22-081 for Proposed
2023-2024 Budget and Proposed Tax Levies Payable in 2023.
Motion carried 4-1. (In Favor: M. Harris, S. Harris, La Mere-Anderson, Sanberg. Opposed:
Rosenquist)
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by Sanberg to adopt Resolution No. 22-082 Consenting to
the Preliminary 2023 Housing and Redevelopment Proposed Levy.
Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: M. Harris, S. Harris, La Mere-
Anderson, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
B. Second Consideration of Ordinance No. 744 – Amending the Master Fee Schedule for the
Addition of a Grant Administration Fee and Resolution No. 22-083 Authorizing Summary
Publication of the Ordinance
City Planner/Grant Coordinator Campbell discussed the staff report.
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Motion by La Mere-Anderson, Second by Rosenquist to adopt Second 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)
Motion by M. Harris, Second by Rosenquist to Adopt Resolution No. 22-083 Approving
the Summary Publication of Ordinance No. 744.
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 Sanberg, Second by M. Harris to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 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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