2023-04-04 Regular Meting
April 4, 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 6:32 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, and
Gillian Rosenquist
Absent: Council Member Kimberly Sanberg
Staff present: City Manager Cruikshank, City Attorney Cisneros, Housing and Economic
Development Manager Shoquist, Planner Campbell, and City Clerk Schyma
1C. Proclamation Recognizing April as Parkinson's Awareness Month
Mayor Harris and City Manager Cruikshank discussed the proclamation.
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by M. Harris to support a proclamation recognizing April as
Parkinson’s Awareness Month in the City of Golden Valley.
Motion carried 4-0.
1D. Proclamation Recognizing April as Fair Housing Month
Housing and Economic Development Manager Shoquist discussed the proclamation and the
importance of fair housing in Golden Valley.
Motion by M. Harris, Second by Rosenquist to support a proclamation recognizing April as
Fair Housing Month in the City of Golden Valley.
Motion carried 4-0.
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2. Additions and Corrections to Agenda
Motion by M. Harris, Second by Rosenquist to approve the agenda as submitted.
Motion carried 4-0.
3. Consent Agenda
Approval of Consent Agenda - All items listed under this heading are considered to be routine
by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no discussion of these
items unless a Council Member so requests in which event the item will be removed from the
general order of business and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
Motion by La Mere-Anderson, Second by Rosenquist to approve the Consent Agenda as revised:
removal of Items #3D.1. Approve Contract for Brush Pick-Up with Bratt Tree Company; and #3F.
Receive and File 2022 Pay Equity Report.
Motion carried 4-0.
3A. Approval of City Council Minutes:
3A.1. Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of March 21, 2023
3B. Approval of City Check Registers
3C. Licenses:
3C.1. General Business Licenses - Fireworks Sales
3D. Bids, Quotes, and Contracts:
3D.1. Approve Contract for Brush Pick-Up with Bratt Tree Company
3D.2. Approve Contract for Gate Valve Repairs with Valley Rich Co., Inc.
3D.3. Approve Purchase of Replacement Outdoor Hockey Rink Dasher Boards,
Steel Components, and Fencing for Scheid Park
3D.4. Approve Independent Contractor and Court Rental Agreement with Twin City
Tennis Camps
3E. Adopt Resolution No. 23-017 Approving Amendment to Compensation and
Classification Tables
3F. Receive and File 2022 Pay Equity Report
3. Items Removed From the Consent Agenda:
3D.1. Approve Contract for Brush Pick-Up with Bratt Tree Company
Council Member Harris asked staff to research the possibility of having the annual brush pick-up
moved to a semi-annual event.
Motion by M. Harris, Second by Rosenquist to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute
the contract for Brush Pick-Up with Bratt Tree Company in the form approved by the City Attorney
to provide brush pick-up and disposal services.
Motion carried 4-0.
3F. Receive and File 2022 Pay Equity Report
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City Manager Cruikshank briefly discussed the process.
Council Members Rosenquist and La Mere-Anderson thanked staff for their work on this
important and time-consuming process.
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by La Mere-Anderson to receive and file 2022 Pay Equity Report.
Motion carried 4-0.
4. Public Hearing
5. Old Business
6. New Business
All Ordinances listed under this heading are eligible for public input.
6A. Second Consideration of Ordinance No. 761 Amending the 2023 Master Fee Schedule for
Items Related to Micromobility Licenses
Planner Campbell presented the staff report, discussed the timeline for micromobility applicants,
and reasoning for updating the fees.
Mayor Harris opened the item for public comment. No one requested to speak.
Motion by M. Harris, Second by Rosenquist to approve second consideration of Ordinance No.
761 Amending the 2023 Master Fee Schedule for Items Related to Micromobility Licenses.
Motion carried 4-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: M. Harris, S. Harris, La Mere-
Anderson, Rosenquist. Opposed: N/A)
6B. Review of Council Calendar
Mayor Harris reviewed upcoming city meetings, events, and holiday closures.
6C. Mayor and Council Communications
1. Other Committee/Meeting updates
7. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 7:00 pm.
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Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Theresa J. Schyma, City Clerk
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