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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES August 18,2020-6:30pm
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
1C. Presentation — Human Rights Commission "All are Welcome in Golden Valley" video
Council Member Harris introduced the video and provided background information on it and he also
thanked Ms. Destiny Nathan, Human Rights Commission Youth member, who helped to create the
video.
City Clerk Luedke started the video. The Council thanked the Human Rights Commission and Ms.
Nathan.
2. Additions and Corrections to Agenda
MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Sanberg to approve the
agenda of August 18, 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 Sanberg to approve the
consent agenda of August 18, 2020, as revised: removal of 3D2-Special Human Rights Commission
minutes, 3F-Approve amending the City Manager Employment Agreement, 3G-Accept Resignation from
Human Rights Commission and 3H-Accept Resignation from Human Services 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.
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3. Approval of Consent Agenda - continued
3A. Approval of Minutes:
3A1. Council/Manager Meeting — May 12, June 9 and July 14, 2020
3A2. City Council Meeting — July 21, 2020
313. Approve City Check Register and authorize the payments of the bills as submitted.
3C. Licenses:
3C1. Receive and file the gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of notice
requirement for The Church of St. Margaret Mary.
3C2. Authorize renewal of the following new and used vehicle dealer licenses for the 2020-
2021 license period: Jaguar/Landrover Minneapolis
3D. Minutes of the Boards and Commissions:
3D1. Human Services Commission —June 8 and July 13, 2020
3&2-. SpeEial- Human -Rights Genmissien—june5z029 3D3.
Board of Zoning Appeals — June 23, 2020 3D4.
Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission —June 18, 2020 3E.
Receive and file the July 2020 Financial Reports. F.
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Items Removed From the Consent Agenda: 3D2.
Special Human Rights Commission Minutes of June 5, 2020 Mayor
Harris provided information on the June 5 Special Human Rights Commission meeting. 2
MOTION
made by Council Member Harris, seconded by Council Member Sanberg to accept and file the Special
Human Rights Commission minutes of June 5, 2020. 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. 3F.
Approve Amendment to City Manager's Employment Agreement Mayor
Harris stated the City Council met on August 12, 2020, in a closed executive session to discuss the City
Manager's employment agreement. The Council thanked City Manager Cruikshank for his work for the
City. MOTION
made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Rosenquist to adopt Resolution
20-48, amending the City Manager Employment Agreement. 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. 3G.
Accept Resignation from the Human Rights Commission Council
Member Rosenquist thanked Ms. Mary Giese for her service on the Human Rights Commission.
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3G. Accept Resignation from the Human Rights Commission - continued
MOTION made by Council Member Rosenquist, seconded by Council Member Sanberg to accept the
resignation of Ms. Giese from the Human Rights 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.
3G. Accept Resignation from the Human Service Commission
Council Member Rosenquist thanked Mr. Jonas Courneya for his service on the Human Services
Commission.
MOTION made by Council Member Rosenquist, seconded by Council Member Harris to accept the
resignation of Mr. Courneya from the Human Services 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.
4. Public Hearing
4A. Public Hearing — Ordinance #687 - Amending the Zoning Code to Include Mixed Use
Architectural and Material Standards
Planning Manager Zimmerman 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 Rosenquist to adopt
Ordinance #687, amending Section 113-157: Adding Mixed Use Architectural and Materials Standards to
include standards for properties zoned Mixed Use. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted in favor
of: Larry Fonnest, Gillian Rosenquist, and Kimberly Sanberg, the following voted against: Maurice Harris
and Shep Harris and the motion carried.
MOTION made by Council Member Rosenquist, seconded by Council Member Fonnest to adopt the
summary of Ordinance #687, for publication based on the finding that the title and summary clearly
inform the public of the intent and elect of the ordinance. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted
in favor of: Larry Fonnest, Gillian Rosenquist, and Kimberly Sanberg, the following voted against: Maurice
Harris and Shep Harris and the motion carried.
S. Old Business
6. New Business
6A. COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency Administrative Actions
City Attorney Cisneros presented the staff report and answered questions from Council.
There was Council discussion regarding the proposed emergency administrative actions items.
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6A. COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency Administrative Actions - continued
MOTION made by Council Member Sanberg, seconded by Council Member Harris to ratify Emergency
Administrative Actions 20-59 and 20-63. 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.
613. Review of Council Calendar
Some Council Members may attend a DNC watch party at on August 19, 2020, from 7:30 to 10 pm at
341 Brookside Drive located in Golden Valley.
Some Council Members may attend the Market in the Valley on August 23 and 30, 2020, from 9 am to
1 pm in the City Hall Campus Parking Lot.
Some Council Members may attend the virtually Golden Valley Business Meeting on August 27, 2020,
at 8:30 am.
The next City Council meeting will be held virtually on September 1, 2020, at 6:30 pm.
The City Offices will be closed on September 7, 2020, in observance of Labor Day.
The next Housing and Redevelopment Authority Work Session will be held virtually on September 8,
2020, at 6:30 pm.
The next Council/Manager meeting will be held virtually on September 8, 2020, at immediately
following the HRA Work Session.
Some Council Members may attend the Golden Valley Greens Classic on September 14, 2020, starting at
1 pm at Brookview Golf Course.
6C. Mayor and Council Communication
Council Member Sanberg provided information on the upcoming Golden Valley Greens Classic including
that is sponsored by the Human Services Commission to raise money for non -prohibits helping the
Community. The Council discussed the Golden Valley Greens Classic and encouraged residents to sign up.
Mayor Harris said he met with the neighborhood located close to the Theodore Beach to discuss issues at
the beach. He also said he and Council Member Rosenquist attended the quarterly Blue Line
Management Commission meeting and provided information from the meeting regarding light rail
options. Council Member Rosenquist provided additional information from the meeting.
7. Adjourn
MOTION made by Council Member Rosequist, seconded by Council Member Fonnest to adjourn the
meeting at 7:38 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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FsQoeuSigned
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Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk