2023-05-02 Regular Meeting
May 2, 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, Community Development
Director Flores, City Engineer Oliver, Assistant City Engineer Kakach, Assistant Police
Chief White, Fire Chief Crelly, Assistant Fire Chief Guzman, Assistant Fire Chief
Brunsell, Park Maintenance Superintendent Lundstrom, and City Clerk Schyma
1C. Proclamation for Arbor Day and Arbor Month
Park Maintenance Superintendent Lundstrom discussed the proclamation and announced the
City’s annual Arbor Day event which will be held this year on May 10 at the SEA School
starting at 10:00 a.m. He also discussed emerald ash borer (EAB) and the City’s ongoing plan
to remove and restock public trees. He further discussed the forestry team’s efforts to reach
out and educate residents about EAB on residential lots.
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by M. Harris to adopt Proclamation for Arbor Day and Arbor
Month declaring May 10, 2023, as Arbor Day and May 2023 as Arbor Month in the City of
Golden Valley.
Motion carried 5-0.
1D. Proclamation for International Firefighters' Day on May 4, 2023
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Fire Chief Crelly discussed the proclamation and recognizing firefighters for their service.
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by La Mere-Anderson to Proclaim May 4, 2023 as
International Firefighters’ Day.
Motion carried 5-0.
1E. Proclamation Recognizing National Police Week, May 14-20, 2023
Assistant Police Chief White discussed the proclamation and events occurring during National
Police Week in 2023.
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by M. Harris to proclaim the week of May 14 through May 20,
2023 as National Police Week in the City of Golden Valley.
Motion carried 5-0.
1F. Proclamation Recognizing May 1 as International Day of Hope
Randy Anderson, Golden Valley resident and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC)
with the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy, discussed the proclamation and
the hopeful cities initiative.
Motion by La Mere-Anderson, Second by Sanberg to support a proclamation recognizing
May 1, 2023 as a Day of Hope in the City of Golden Valley.
Motion carried 5-0.
2. Additions and Corrections to Agenda
Motion by M. Harris, Second by Rosenquist to approve the agenda as submitted.
Motion carried 5-0.
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 M. Harris, Second by Sanberg to approve the Consent Agenda as revised:
removal of Items #3C.2.A. - Douglas Drive and Trunk Highway 55 Pedestrian Underpass and Mini-
Roundabout Project Approval - Approve Local Road Improvement Project (LRIP) SAP 128-594-001
Grant Agreement for Douglas/TH 55 Underpass Project Construction, Resolution No. 23 -025; and
#3D.2. Approve Resolution No. 23-030 - Acceptance of Donation for a Park Bench to be Located at
West Ring Pond From Ilo and Peggy Leppik.
Motion carried 5-0.
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3A. Approval of City Council Minutes:
3A.1. Minutes of April 18, 2023 - Special City Council Meeting (commission interviews) and
Regular City Council Meeting
3B. Approval of City Check Registers
3C. Bids, Quotes, and Contracts:
3C.1. Approve Contract for Replacement of Golf Maintenance Gas Fired Make -Up Air Unit with
Uhl Company, Inc.
3C.2. Douglas Drive and Trunk Highway 55 Pedestrian Underpass and Mini-Roundabout Project
Approvals
A. Approve Local Road Improvement Project (LRIP) SAP 128-594-001 Grant
Agreement for Douglas/TH 55 Underpass Project Construction, Resolution No. 23 -
025
B. Approve Construction Cooperative Agreement with MNDOT, Resolution No. 23 -
026
C. Approve Construction Cooperative Agreement with Hennepin County, Resolution
No. 23-027 Approve New Limited Use Permit and Terminate Existing Limited Use
Permit with MNDOT, Resolution No. 23-028 Award Construction Contract to
Minger Construction Approve Construction Services Agreement with WSB
D. Approve New Limited Use Permit and Terminate Existing Limited Use Permit with
MNDOT, Resolution No. 23-028 Award Construction Contract to Minger
Construction Approve Construction Services Agreement with WSB
E. Award Construction Contract to Minger Construction
F. Approve Construction Services Agreement with WSB
3D. Grants and Donations:
3D.1. Approve Resolution No. 23-029 Allocating American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds for
$50,000 to PRISM for Rent and Food Assistance and $60,000 to Help Fund a Portion of
Community Connections and Outreach Program
3D.2. Approve Resolution No. 23-030 - Acceptance of Donation for a Park Bench to be Located at
West Ring Pond From Ilo and Peggy Leppik
3E. Adopt Resolution No. 23-031 for Approval of City Department Structure
3F. Receive and File March 2023 Quarterly Financial Reports
3. Items Removed From the Consent Agenda:
3C.2. Douglas Drive and Trunk Highway 55 Pedestrian Underpass and Mini-Roundabout
Project Approvals
A. Approve Local Road Improvement Project (LRIP) SAP 128-594-001 Grant
Agreement for Douglas/TH 55 Underpass Project Construction, Resolution No. 23 -
025
Assistant City Engineer Kakach discussed the project including scope, timeline, details, and various
community outreach efforts to inform residents of closures and detours.
Mayor Harris asked about City efforts to include more diverse vendors and small businesses since
this particular project was not broken down into smaller pieces.
Assistant Engineer Kakach responded with information about the bidding process and state
statutes for larger projects. He added that staff are having internal discussions to improve
outreach efforts to disadvantaged businesses on City projects.
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Motion by Rosenquist, Second by M. Harris to adopt Resolution No. 23-025 for Local Road
Improvement Program (LRIP) SAP 128-594-001 Grant Agreement for Douglas/TH 55 Underpass.
Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: M. Harris, S. Harris, La Mere-Anderson,
Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
3D.2. Approve Resolution No. 23-030 - Acceptance of Donation for a Park Bench to be Located
at West Ring Pond From Ilo and Peggy Leppik
Council Member Rosenquist thanked Ilo and Peggy Leppik for their generous donation and
community service over the years.
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by M. Harris to approve Resolution No. 23-030 accepting the
donation from Ilo and Peggy Leppik for the addition of a park bench at West Ring Pond to enjoy
the beauty of nature.
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
6A. Review of Council Calendar
Mayor Harris reviewed upcoming city meetings, events, and holiday closures.
6B. Mayor and Council Communications
1. Other Committee/Meeting updates
Residents were encouraged to apply for the Council vacancy and visit the City website for more
detailed information.
7. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 7:24 pm.
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Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Theresa J. Schyma, City Clerk
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