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SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
In light of the recently declared COVID-19 health pandemic, the Acting 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 9 am.
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
In memory of Mr. George Floyd, Mayor Harris asked of a moment of silence.
2. Additions and Corrections to Agenda
MOTION made by Council Member Harris, seconded by Council Member Sanberg to approve the
agenda of May 29, 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. New Business
3A. Adopt Resolution Creating Outdoor Service during Local Emergency for COVID-19
Planning Manager Zimmerman presented the staff report and answered questions from Council. City
Attorney Cisneros and City Clerk Luedke answered questions from Council.
Council thanked city staff for their work on the process to create temporary outdoor service areas for
the local establishments to be used during the local emergency.
MOTION made by Council Member Rosenquist, seconded by Council Member Sanberg to adopt
Resolution 20-31, creating an Outdoor Service during Declared Local Emergency for COVID-19.
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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4. Adjourn
MOTION made by Council Member Rosenquist, seconded by Council Member Harris to adjourn the
meeting at 9:26 am. 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