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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES September 15, 2020 — 6:30 pm
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.
I. 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 Finance Director Sue Virnig,
Physical Development Director Marc Nevinski City Planner Jason Zimmerman, Chief of
Police Jason Sturgis.
2. Additions and Corrections to Agenda
MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Rosenquist to approve the
agenda of September 15, 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 Sandberg, seconded by Council Member Rosenquist to approve the
consent agenda of September 15, 2020, as revised: removal of 3C: Board/Commission Appointments
Human Services Commission and 3E: Creation of Planning Taskforce for New Police Commission 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 —August 18, 2020
3A2. City Council Meeting — September 1, 2020
3A3. Council Manager Meeting —August 18, 2020
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3. Approval of Consent Agenda - continued
3B. Approve City Check Register and authorize the payments of the bills as submitted.
31). Receive and File Bi-Annual Police Body Cam Audit
3F. Consider Adopting Police Administrative Policies
3G. Approval of Golden Valley Fire Relief Association By -Law Pension Amount
3H. Set Date for Proposed Property Tax Levy Payable 2021 and 2021-22 Budget
3. Items Removed From the Consent Agenda:
3C. Board/Commission Appointments Human Services Commission
Council Member Rosenquist stated Elizabeth Burwell would be joining the Human Services Commission.
MOTION made by Council Member Rosenquist, seconded by Council Member Sanberg to appoint
Elizabeth Burwell to the Human Rights Commission with a term to expire May 2023 . 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.
3E. Creation of Planning Taskforce for New Police Commission
Council Member Fonnest reported the City Council directed staff to begin the process of studying the
replacement of the existing Civil Service Commission with a new Police Commission.
MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Harris to create a Planning
Task Force for the new Golden Valley Task Police Commission. Upon a vote being taking, 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
4A. Public Hearing — Approve Resolution Providing for Issuance of Revenue Bonds by the Colorado
Health Facility authority (Covenant Retirement Communities.
Finance Director Sue Virnig reported Covenant Living Communities requested the City conduct a public
hearing to approve Resolution #20-51 Issuance of Revenue by the Colorado Health Facility Authority for
Covenant Living and Services. This item is required by the IRS Code and by Minnesota Statutes Chapter
to hold a hearing for the issuance of these bonds.
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing. No one requested to speak. Mayor Harris closed the public
hearing.
There was Council discussion regarding Resolution #20-51.
MOTION made by Council Member Harris, seconded by Council Member Fonnest to adopt Resolution
20-51 Providing for Issuance of Revenue Bonds by the Colorado Health Facilities authority. Upon a vote
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being taking, 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.
4B. Public Hearing —Amendments to the Zoning Map —Rezoning Properties to achieve Conformance
with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan
Planning Manager Jason Zimmerman reported 35 properties north of Olson Memorial Highway and
west of Douglas Drive be rezoned in order to come into conformance with the future Land Use Map in
the 2040 Comprehensive Plan.
There was Council discussion regarding the Amendments to the Zoning Map.
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing. No one requested to speak. Mayor Harris closed the public
hearing.
MOTION made by Council Member Rosenquist, seconded by Council Member Harris to Adopt Ordinance
690 Rezoning Certain Properties North of Olson Memorial Highway and West of Douglas Drive in Order
to Achieve Alignment with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Upon a vote being taking, 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.
S. Old Business
6. New Business
6A. Adopting Proposed 2021-2022 Budget and Proposed Tax Levies Payable in 2021 Resolution
20-52
Finance Director Sue Virnig reported State Law requires certification of a proposed budget and
proposed tax levies no later than September 30, 2020.
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing. No one requested to speak. Mayor Harris closed the public
hearing.
MOTION made by Council Member Harris, seconded by Council Member Fonnest to adopt the Proposed
2021-2022 Budget and Proposed Tax Levies Payable in 2021 Resolution #20-52. Upon a vote being
taking, 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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6B. Approve Granting City Council Consent for Housing and Redevelopment Authority Levy
Payable in 2021 Resolution #20-53
Finance Director Sue Virnig presented the staff report and answered questions from Council.
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing. No one requested to speak. Mayor Harris closed the public
hearing.
MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Sanberg to Approve Granting
City Council Consent for Housing and Redevelopment Authority Levy Payable in 2021 Resolution #20-53.
Upon a vote being taking, 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. Approve Purchase Agreement for 1800 Zephyr Place, Golden Valley, Minnesota
Physical Development Director Marc Nevinski presented the staff report and answered questions from
Council.
MOTION made by Council Member Harris, seconded by Council Member Rosenquist to Approve the
Purchase Agreement for 1800 Zephyr Place, Golden Valley, Minnesota. Upon a vote being taking, 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.
6D. COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency Administrative Actions
City Attorney Maria Cisneros presented the staff report and answered questions from Council.
MOTION made by Council Member Sanberg, seconded by Council Member Fonnest to Ratify the COVID-
19 Pandemic Emergency Administration Actions. Upon a vote being taking, 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.
6E. Review of Council Calendar
SUE INSET CALENDAR
6F. Mayor and Council Communications
Council Member Fonnest reported the Partners in Energy Task Force met on August 25, 2020 and provided an
update. The goal is set a plan of action over the next 18 months for the entire City of Golden Valley to reduce the
amount of energy and to reduce the carbon footprint.
Council Member Sanberg stated the second Equity Forum is scheduled for October 8, 2020 at 6:30 pm to
be held virtually.
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Council Member Harris provided an update on the Twin West Chambers and voted to merge with the
Minneapolis regional Chamber.
Council Member Rosenquist provided information on the Bill Hobb's Award deadline on September 30,
2020. Which is a human rights award that recognizes a resident in the community to work to build a fair
and equal environment to benefit everyone.
Mayor Harris provided an update on the Blue Line Extension Light Rail proposal. A conversation with
the Governor and the Lieutenant Governor, and numerous cities. The Governor made a verbal
commitment to push harder for the Blue Line Extension.
Council Member Rosenquist stated October 5, 2020 is the deadline for applications for the Facilities
Study Task Force.
Council Member Harris stated early voting beings on September 18, 2020.
City Manager Tim Cruikshank stated at the last Council/Manager Meeting there was discussion regarding
a policy change to the Pavement Management Program from the current 28 feet width to 26 feet. Staff is
suggesting to have this discussion at the October 13, 2020 Council/Manager Meeting. This will allow staff
time to mail a notification of this policy change to the effected properties. Also, this mailing will
encourage the community to share their thoughts with the Council before the October 13, 2020 meeting.
7. Adjourn
MOTION made by Council Member Harris, seconded by Council Member Rosenquist to adjourn the
meeting at 8:45 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.
DoeuSdgned by:
At. RAMs
Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sue Schwalbe, Deputy City Clerk