05-19-20 City Council Minutes
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
In light of the recently declared COVID-19 health pandemic, the Mayor of the City of Golden Valley
declared a local emergency under Minnesota Statute, section 12.37. In accordance with that
declaration, beginning on March 16, 2020, all meetings of the City Council held during the emergency
were conducted by telephone or other electronic means.
The City used WebEx to conduct this meeting electronically. Members of the public were able to
monitor the meetings by watching it on Comcast cable channel 16, by streaming it on CCXmedia.org,
and by dialing in to the public call-in line. The public was able to participate in this meeting during
public comment sections, including the public forum, by dialing in to the public call-in line.
1. Call to Order
Mayor Harris called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
1A. Pledge of Allegiance
1B. Roll Call
Present: Mayor Shep Harris, Council Members Larry Fonnest, Maurice Harris, Gillian
Rosenquist and Kimberly Sanberg
Staff present: City Manager Cruikshank, City Attorney Cisneros and City Clerk Luedke
2. Additions and Corrections to Agenda
MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Rosenquist to approve
the agenda of May 19, 2020, as submitted. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted in favor of:
Larry Fonnest, Maurice Harris, Shep Harris, Gillian Rosenquist, and Kimberly Sanberg, the following
voted against: none and the motion carried.
3. Approval of Consent Agenda
MOTION made by Council Member Rosenquist, seconded by Council Member Harris to approve the
consent agenda of May 19, 2020, as revised: removal of 3E-Accept Environmental Commission 2019
annual report and 2020 work plan and 3I-Board/Commission Appointments. Upon a vote being
taken, the following voted in favor of: Larry Fonnest, Maurice Harris, Shep Harris, Gillian Rosenquist,
and Kimberly Sanberg, the following voted against: none and the motion carried.
3A. Approval of Minutes:
3A1. City Council Meeting – May 5, 2020
3B. Approve City Check Register and authorize the payments of the bills as submitted.
3C. Licenses:
3C1. Approve the issuance of an On-Sale Wine (including strong beer) and 3.2 % Malt
Liquor License to Mill Valley Market located at 1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway for
the license period of May 19 through June 30, 2020.
May 19, 2020 – 6:30 pm
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3. Approval of Consent Agenda - continued
3D. Minutes of the Boards and Commissions:
3D1. Civil Service Commission – February 3, 2020
3D2. Planning Commission – April 13 and 27, 2020
3D3. Environmental Commission – February 24, 2020
3D4. Human Services Commission – February 10, March 9 and April 28, 2020
3E. Accept the Environmental Commission 2019 annual report and approve the 2020 work plan.
3F. Accept the Planning Commission 2019 Annual Report and approve the 2020 Work Plan.
3G. Accept the Board of Zoning Appeals 2019 Annual Report.
3H. Receive and file the April 2020 Financial Reports.
3I. Board/Commission Appointments.
3. Items Removed From the Consent Agenda:
3E. Accept Environmental Commission 2019 annual report and approve the 2020 work plan
Environmental Resources Supervisor Eckman presented the 2019 Annual report and 2020 work plan
and answered questions from Council. The Council thanked the Environmental Commission their
service to the City.
MOTION made Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Rosenquist to accept the
Environmental Commission 2019 annual report and approve the 2020 work plan. Upon a vote being
taken, the following voted in favor of: Larry Fonnest, Maurice Harris, Shep Harris, Gillian Rosenquist,
and Kimberly Sanberg, the following voted against: none and the motion carried.
3I. Board and Commission Appointments and Reappointments
Council Member Rosenquist said the Council interviewed Ms. Esther Black before the meeting and
that she would like to make a motion to appoint Ms. Black to the Human Services Commission as a
youth member.
MOTION made by Council Member Rosenquist, seconded by Council Member Sanberg to appoint
Ms. Esther Black to the Human Services Commission as a youth member with a term to expire on
April 30, 2021. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted in favor of: Larry Fonnest, Maurice
Harris, Shep Harris, Gillian Rosenquist, and Kimberly Sanberg, the following voted against: none and
the motion carried.
4. Public Hearing
5. Old Business
6. New Business
6A. First Consideration – Ordinance 681 – Modifying the Responsibilities of the Environment
Commission
Environmental Resources Supervisor Eckman presented the staff report.
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6A. First Consideration – Modifying Responsibilities of Environment Commission – continued
MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Rosenquist to adopt the
first consideration Ordinance 681, deleting in its entirety City Code Chapter 2 Administration, Article
V. Boards and Commissions, Section 2-131 Environmental Commission and replacing with a new
Section 2-131. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted in favor of: Larry Fonnest, Maurice
Harris, Shep Harris, Gillian Rosenquist, and Kimberly Sanberg, the following voted against: none and
the motion carried.
6B. COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency Administrative Actions
City Manager Cruikshank presented the staff report and answered questions from Council.
MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Rosenquist to ratify
Emergency Administrative Actions 20-37 through 20-43. Upon a vote being taken, the following
voted in favor of: Larry Fonnest, Maurice Harris, Shep Harris, Gillian Rosenquist, and Kimberly
Sanberg, the following voted against: none and the motion carried.
6C. Review of Council Calendar
The City Offices will be closed on May 25, 2020, in observance of Memorial Day.
Some Council Members may attend the virtual Golden Valley Business Council meeting on May 28,
2020, at 9 am.
The next City Council meeting will be held virtually on June 2, 2020, at 6:30 pm.
The 2020 Run the Valley will be held virtual from June 5 through June 14, 2020.
6D. Mayor and Council Communication
Council Member Rosenquist reminded residents to complete the 2020 Census because it is
important for the City of Golden Valley and the State of Minnesota.
Council Member Fonnest said the Golden Valley Historical Society received the National Award of
Excellence from the American Association of State and Local History which is one of the most
prestige awards in the nation.
Mayor Harris congratulated the School of Engineering and Arts School District for receiving the
Green Ribbon Award. He also said he attended a virtual meeting with the Blue Line Extension
Coalition regarding the funding for Blue Line Extension and provided information regarding the
funding. Mayor Harris also thanked the Golden Valley Delegation for their support for funding of
Golden Valley projects.
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7. Adjourn
MOTION made by Council Member Rosenquist, seconded by Council Member Fonnest to adjourn
the meeting at 7:46 pm. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted in favor of: Larry Fonnest,
Maurice Harris, Shep Harris, Gillian Rosenquist, and Kimberly Sanberg, the following voted against:
none and the motion carried.
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Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk