2022-10-06 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, Physical Development Director Nevinski,
Finance Director Virnig, Fire Chief Crelly, Assistant Police Chief White,
Planning Manager Zimmerman, City Attorney Cisneros, and City Clerk
Schyma
C. Global Golden Valley Presentation of Ukrainian Flag
Helene Johnson of Global Golden Valley and Dr. Irina Fursman presented a Ukrainian flag
to the Golden Valley City Council and discussed recent fundraising efforts to provide aid to
the Ukrainian people.
D. Presentation by Hennepin EMS Medical Director Dr. Nick Simpson
Dr. Nick Simpson, Hennepin EMS Medical Director, and Martin Scheerer, EMS Chief/Sr.
Director of EMS, provided an overview of Hennepin EMS and were available for questions
from the Council.
E. Proclamation Observing October 10, 2022, as Indigenous Peoples’ Day
City Manager Cruikshank discussed the proclamation.
October 6, 2022 – 6:30 pm
Council Chambers
Hybrid Meeting
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2.
Motion by M. Harris, Second by Sanberg to support a proclamation in observance of
October 10, 2022, as Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Motion carried 5-0.
Additions and Corrections to Agenda
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by Sanberg to approve the agenda as submitted.
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 #3C1 - Approve Appointments to the Business Advisory Committee and
Community Advisory Committee; #3D2a - Authorize Professional Services Agreement with SEH,
Inc. in the Form Approved by the City Attorney to Perform Preliminary Project Design and Adopt
Resolution No. 22-085 Ordering Preparation of the Feasibility Report; #3E1 - Approve Resolution
No. 22-087 Accepting a Donation for GVPD’s Trunk ‘n’ Treat Outreach Event From the Golden
Valley Crime Prevention Fund; and #3F - Adopt Resolution No. 22-088 to Appoint Additional
Election Judges for the November 8, 2022, General Election.
Motion carried 5-0.
A. Approval of Minutes – Special City Council Meeting – September 20, 2022
B. Approval of Check Register
C. Boards, Commissions, and Task Forces:
1. Approve Appointments to the Business Advisory Committee and Community
Advisory Committee
D. Bids, Quotes and Contracts:
1. Approve Purchase of Three Marked Public Safety Vehicles from Tenvoorde Ford
2. 2024 Pavement Management Program:
a. Authorize Professional Services Agreement with SEH, Inc. in the Form
Approved by the City Attorney to Perform Preliminary Project Design and
Adopt Resolution No. 22-085 Ordering Preparation of the Feasibility Report
b. Adopt Resolution No. 22-086 Relating to the Financing of the City’s 2024
Pavement Management Program
E. Grants and Donations:
1. Approve Resolution No. 22-087 Accepting a Donation for GVPD’s Trunk ‘n’ Treat
Outreach Event From the Golden Valley Crime Prevention Fund
F. Adopt Resolution No. 22-088 to Appoint Additional Election Judges for the November 8,
2022, General Election
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G. Adopt Resolution No. 22-089 Waiving the Public Hearing and Ordering Certification of
Special Assessments – 2022 Sanitary Sewer Repairs
H. Adopt Resolution No. 22-090 Waiving the Public Hearing and Ordering Certification of
Special Assessments – 2022 Driveways
I. Adopt Resolution No. 22-091 Approving Easement Acquisitions for Douglas Drive and TH
55 Underpass and Roundabout
3. Items Removed From the Consent Agenda:
3C1. Approve Appointments to the Business Advisory Committee and Community Advisory
Committee
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by La Mere-Anderson to appoint John Dunn and Steve
Spaulding to the Community Advisory Committee.
Motion carried 5-0.
3D2a. Authorize Professional Services Agreement with SEH, Inc. in the Form Approved by the
City Attorney to Perform Preliminary Project Design and Adopt Resolution No. 22 -085
Ordering Preparation of the Feasibility Report
Mayor Harris discussed resident grass complaints.
Physical Development Director Nevinski discussed the process and timeline.
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by Sanberg to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to
execute the 2024 Pavement Management Program Professional Services Agreement with
Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. in the form approved by the City Attorney to perform
preliminary project design for the 2024 Pavement Management Program in an amount
not to exceed $439,900.
Motion carried 5-0.
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by Sanberg to Adopt Resolution No. 22-085 Ordering
Preparation of the Feasibility Report for the 2024 Pavement Management Program.
Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: M. Harris, S. Harris, La Mere-
Anderson, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
3E1. Approve Resolution No. 22-087 Accepting a Donation for GVPD’s Trunk ‘n’ Treat
Outreach Event From the Golden Valley Crime Prevention Fund
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Assistant Police Chief White discussed the upcoming event.
The Council recognized the donation and stated their appreciation.
Motion by M. Harris, Second by Rosenquist to adopt Resolution No. 22-087 accepting
the donation from the Golden Valley Crime Prevention Fund for the GVPD Trunk ‘n’ Treat
Outreach Event.
Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: M. Harris, S. Harris, La Mere-
Anderson, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
3F. Adopt Resolution No. 22-088 to Appoint Additional Election Judges for the November
8, 2022, General Election
City Clerk Schyma provided an update on the election.
Motion by M. Harris, Second by Rosenquist to adopt Resolution No. 22-088 approving
the appointment of Election Judges for the General Election to be held on November 8,
2022.
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. Public Hearing and Approve Resolution No. 22-092 Adopting and Confirming Assessment
for Delinquent 2022 Utility Bills.
Finance Director Virnig presented the staff report.
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing. As there were no comments, the public hearing
was closed.
Motion by Sanberg, Second by M. Harris to adopt Resolution No. 22-092 Adopting and
Confirming Assessments for Delinquent 2022 Utility Bills.
Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: M. Harris, S. Harris, La Mere-
Anderson, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
B. Public Hearing and Approve Resolution No. 22-093 Adopting and Confirming Assessments
for Delinquent 2022 Miscellaneous Charges
Finance Director Virnig presented the staff report.
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Mayor Harris opened the public hearing.
Jim Keegan, 1816 Independence Avenue, stated he hadn’t received a notice of past due bill
and that the charges were from the previous owner. As this assessment was from the
Public Hearing for Item #6A the Council referred Mr. Keegan to Finance Director Virnig to
discuss options for the assessment.
Mayor Harris closed the public hearing.
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by M. Harris to adopt Resolution No. 22-093 Adopting and
Confirming Assessments for Delinquent 2022 Miscellaneous Charges .
Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: M. Harris, S. Harris, La Mere-
Anderson, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
C. Public Hearing for Preliminary Plan for Minor Consolidation at 4501 Merribee Drive
Planning Manager Zimmerman discussed the staff report.
The homeowner of 4501 Meribee Drive was present and available for questions from the
Council.
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing. As there were no comments, the public hearing
was closed.
Motion by La Mere-Anderson, Second by Rosenquist to approve the Preliminary Plan for
the proposed minor consolidation at 4501 Merribee Drive, subject to the following
conditions:
1. All required drainage and utility easements shall be included on the final plat.
2. The City Attorney will determine if a title review is necessary prior to approval of
the final plat.
Motion carried 5-0.
D. Public Hearing for Conditional Use Permit No. 173 to Allow for the Operation of a Drive-
thru Facility at 650 Douglas Drive North, Ordinance No. 745
Planning Manager Zimmerman discussed the staff report.
A representative from Baxter Credit Union was present and available for questions from
the Council.
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Mayor Harris opened the public hearing. As there were no comments, the public hearing
was closed.
Motion by La Rosenquist, Second by Sanberg to adopt Ordinance No. 745, Approval of
Conditional Use Permit Number 173 allowing for the operation of a drive-thru facility at
650 Douglas Drive North, with the following condition:
1. Four bicycle spaces, available for use by the public, shall be provided.
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
A. Review of Council Calendar
Mayor Harris reviewed upcoming city meetings, events, and holiday closures.
B. Mayor and Council Communications
1. Other Committee/Meeting updates
7. Adjournment
Motion by Sanberg, Second by M. Harris to adjourn the meeting at 8:42 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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