2022-11-01 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, Finance Director Virnig,
Planning Manager Zimmerman, City Planner Campbell, and City Clerk Schyma
2. Additions and Corrections to Agenda
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by Sanberg to approve the meeting agenda as submitted.
Motion carried 5-0.
3. Consent Agenda
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by Sanberg to approve the Consent Agenda as revised:
removal of Item #3B1 - Approve Appointment to Bassett Creek Watershed Management
Commission; #3B2 - Accept Resignation from the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission;
#3B3 - Accept Resignation from the Human Services Commission; and #3D1 - Adopt Resolution
No. 22-098 Accepting the Donation for the Medley Park Community Garden from Hennepin
County and the Active Living Equipment Fund Grant .
Motion carried 5-0.
November 1, 2022 – 6:30 pm
Council Chambers
Hybrid Meeting
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A. Approval of Check Register
B. Boards, Commissions, Task Forces
1. Approve Appointment to Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission
2. Accept Resignation from the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission
3. Accept Resignation from the Human Services Commission
C. Bids, Quotes, and Contracts:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 22-097 Approving a 10-Year Commitment for LOGIS ERP
and Utility Billing Software
2. Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Joint Powers Agreement with Hennepin County
regarding 911 Embedded Social Worker Program
D. Grants and Donations:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 22-098 Accepting the Donation for the Medley Park
Community Garden from Hennepin County and the Active Living Equipment Fund
Grant
E. Adopt Resolution No. 22-099 Waiving the Public Hearing and Certification of Special
Assessments 2022-1 Sanitary Sewer Repairs
F. Adopt Resolution No. 22-100 to Approve Local Housing Incentives Account (LHIA)
Affordable Homeownership Pilot Application to the Metropolitan Council for the Home
Ownership Program for Equity (HOPE)
G. Approve a One-Year Extension of Zoning Code Variance for 1109 Winnetka Avenue North
3. Items Removed From the Consent Agenda:
3B1. Approve Appointment to Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission
The Council thanked all applicants for their interest in serving the community.
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by La Mere-Anderson to appoint Paula Pentel to the Bassett
Creek Watershed Management Commission.
Motion carried 5-0.
3B2. Accept Resignation from the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission
Council Member Harris thanked Melissa Johnson for her service on the commission.
Motion by M. Harris, Second by Sanberg to accept the resignation of Melissa Johnson from the
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission.
Motion carried 5-0.
3B3. Accept Resignation from the Human Services Commission
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Council Member La Mere-Anderson thanked Mary McCormick for her service on the
commission.
Motion by La Mere-Anderson, Second by Rosenquist to accept the resignation of Mary
McCormick from the Human Services Commission.
Motion carried 5-0.
3D1. Adopt Resolution No. 22-098 Accepting the Donation for the Medley Park Community
Garden from Hennepin County and the Active Living Equipment Fund Grant
Council Member Harris discussed the donation and grant process.
Motion by M. Harris, Second by Sanberg to adopt Resolution No. 22-098 Accepting the
Donation for the Medley Park Community Garden from Hennepin County and the Active Living
Equipment Fund 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
A. Amending the Zoning Code in Order to establish Regulations Regarding Accessory
Dwelling Units, Ordinance No. 745 and Resolution No. 22-101
Planner Campbell discussed the staff report and the recommendation of amending the
purpose statement as proposed by staff in the agenda packet.
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing.
Cathy Waldhauser, 3220 Orchard, spoke in favor of allowing accessory dwelling units in
Golden Valley.
Ruth Paradise, 8515 Duluth Street, spoke in favor of allowing accessory dwelling units and
how it could help provide affordable housing options in Golden Valley.
Lori Levin, 240 Brunswick Avenue South, spoke in favor of allowing accessory dwelling
units and how it could help provide affordable housing options in Golden Valley.
Mayor Harris closed the public hearing
The Council consensus was to amend the ordinance to change the purpose statement as
proposed by staff in the agenda packet.
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Motion by Rosenquist, Second by La Mere-Anderson to adopt Ordinance No. 745 –
Amending the Zoning Code in Order to establish Regulations Regarding Accessory
Dwelling Units with amended purpose statement as proposed by staff in the agenda
packet.
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. 22-101 authorizing
summary publication of Ordinance No. 745
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. First Consideration to Approve Ordinance No. 746 Establishing a 2023 Master Fee
Schedule
Finance Director Virnig discussed the staff report.
Motion by M. Harris, Second by La Mere-Anderson to adopt First Consideration of
Ordinance No. 746, Establishing a 2023 Master Fee Schedule.
Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: M. Harris, S. Harris, La Mere-
Anderson, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
B. First Consideration to Approve Ordinance No. 747 Eliminating Licensing for Amusement
Devices
City Clerk Schyma discussed the staff report.
Motion by Sanberg, Second by M. Harris to adopt first consideration of Ordinance No.
747, Repealing Article IV of the City Code Relating to the Licensing of Amusement Devices
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.
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D. Mayor and Council Communications
1. Other Committee/Meeting updates
7. Adjournment
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by Sanberg to adjourn the meeting at 8:11 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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