2023-01-17 Regular Meeting
January 17, 2023 — 6:30 PM
Council Chambers
Hybrid Meeting
CITY COUNCIL 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.
1A. Pledge of Allegiance and Land Acknowledgement
Mayor Harris led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance and read the City’s Land
Acknowledgement statement.
1B. 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, Police Chief Green, Housing and
Economic Development Manager Shoquist, Finance Director Virnig, Fire Chief
Crelly, Public Works Director Kieffer, Environmental Resources Supervisor Eckman,
Community Connection and Outreach Specialist Williams, and City Clerk Schyma
1C. Certificate of Appreciation for Rev. Richard Buller of Valley Community Presbyterian Church
Mayor Harris discussed the certificate of appreciation and Reverend Buller’s service to the
community. Mayor Harris stated that he will be delivering the certificate to a celebration at Valley
Community Presbyterian Church on January 29, 2023.
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 La Mere-Anderson to approve the Consent Agenda as revised:
removal of Item #3D2 - Receive and File Statement from the Police Employment, Accountability, &
Community Engagement (PEACE) Commission and #3F - Approve Resolution No. 23-006,
Supporting the Authority to Impose a Local Sales Tax to Fund Specific Capital Improvements.
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Motion carried 5-0.
3A. Approval of Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of January 3, 2023
3B. Approval of Check Registers
3C. Licenses:
3C.1. Approve On-Sale Liquor License with Sunday Sales - JLD Group LLP, 1301 Theodore
Wirth Parkway
3D. Boards, Commissions, and Task Forces:
3D.1. Approve Resolution No. 23-005 - Appointment to the Joint Water Commission
3D.2. Receive and File Statement from the Police Employment, Accountability, &
Community Engagement (PEACE) Commission
3E. Bid, Quotes, and Contracts:
3E.1. Adopt Resolution No. 23-004 Authorizing Construction Cooperative Agreement with
Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) for Douglas Drive/TH 55 Pedestrian
Underpass and Mini Roundabout Project
3E.2. Authorize Master Agreement for Product and Services with ESRI
3E.3. Approve Engagement Letter - Auditing Services for 2022 Fiscal Year
3F. Approve Resolution No. 23-006, Supporting the Authority to Impose a Local Sales Tax
to Fund Specific Capital Improvements
3. Items Removed From the Consent Agenda:
3D.2. Receive and File Statement from the Police Employment, Accountability, & Community
Engagement (PEACE) Commission
Roslyn Harmon, Co-Chair of the PEACE Commission, read the statement to the Council regarding
the City-initiated investigation into a Human Resources complaint and alleged data breach in the
Police Department.
Charlie Quimby and Henry Crosby, PEACE Commission members, discussed the community
engagement process, focus of the commission, and activities of the past year.
Community Connection and Outreach Specialist Williams and Police Chief Green discussed
opportunities for community engagement events.
The City Council thanked all members of the PEACE Commission for the challenging work they
have completed in their first year and their dedication to the community. The Council reiterated
their support for the commission and the importance of the work they are doing.
Motion by Sanberg, Second by M. Harris to receive and file statement from the Police
Employment, Accountability, & Community Engagement (PEACE) Commission.
Motion carried 5-0.
3F. Approve Resolution No. 23-006, Supporting the Authority to Impose a Local Sales Tax to
Fund Specific Capital Improvements
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Housing and Economic Development Manager Shoquist introduced the item and staff that are
available for questions.
Finance Director Virnig and Doug Green, Baker Tilly representative, discussed the resolution and
overall process for the City having the ability to impose a local sales tax to fund specific capital
improvements. They further discussed the Council’s options in terms of percentage of sales tax to
include on the resolution.
Council Member Harris asked for the ages of current City buildings and how much more
reasonable life can we get out of these buildings.
Council Member Rosenquist stated the need is urgent for these facilities and stated that a
significant amount of time, labor, and money is lost to inefficiencies.
Public Works Director Kieffer discussed the age of the buildings, damage to the current buildings,
and lack of equitable bathroom facilities on site. He stated that equipment has changed over the
past 50 years and the buildings are bursting at the seams.
Fire Chief Crelly discussed employee health and safety issues in current City buildings. The City
needs to protect the health of employees so they can do the jobs th ey are hired to do.
The Council consensus was to amend the resolution by increasing the percentage of local sales tax
from 0.75 percent to 1.25 percent. The increased percentage would generate $6.25 million
annually rather than 3.42 million annually.
Motion by M. Harris, Second by Rosenquist to amend Resolution No. 23-006 by:
Amending the ninth “whereas” clause to read “WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of
Revenue’s estimate for the City of Golden Valley estimates that a local sales tax of 1.25
percent would generate $6.25 million annually.”; and
Amending the first sentence in the first “therefore” clause to read “NOW, THEREFORE, BE
IT RESOLVED THAT the City Council supports the authority to impose a general local sales
tax of 1.25 percent for a period of 30 years to fund the aforementioned project(s).”
Motion carried 5-0.
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by M. Harris to approve Resolution No. 23-006 as amended,
Supporting the Authority to Impose a Local Sales Tax to fund specific capital Improvements that
provide regional benefit, to establish the duration of the tax and the revenue to be raised by the
tax, and to authorize the City of Golden Valley to issue bonds supported by the sales tax revenue.
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
6. New Business
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6A. First Consideration of Salt Storage Ordinance No. 757
Environmental Resources Supervisor Eckman presented the staff report and discussed the
reasoning for adding Section 10-5 to the City Code relating to salt storage.
Mayor Harris opened the item for public comment. No one requested to speak.
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by La Mere-Anderson to adopt the first consideration of
Ordinance No. 757 adding Section 10-5 Salt Storage at Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional
Facilities to City Code Chapter 10 Environment and Nuisances.
Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: M. Harris, S. Harris, La Mere-Anderson,
Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
6B. First Consideration of Updated Stormwater Management Ordinance No. 758
Environmental Resources Supervisor Eckman presented the staff report and discussed the need
for updating the City’s stormwater management ordinance in order to be compliant with federal
and state watershed policies.
Mayor Harris opened the item for public comment. No one requested to speak.
Motion by M. Harris, Second by Sanberg to adopt the first consideration of Ordinance No. 758
amending Chapter 107 of the Golden Valley City Code to update language regarding the City's
stormwater management.
Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: M. Harris, S. Harris, La Mere-Anderson,
Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
6C. Review of Council Calendar
Mayor Harris reviewed upcoming city meetings, events, and holiday closures.
6D. Mayor and Council Communications
1. Other Committee/Meeting updates
7. Adjournment
Motion by Sanberg, Second by M. Harris to adjourn the meeting at 9:02 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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