08-04-20 City Council MinutesREGULAR 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
1C. Presentation – Human Rights Commission “All are Welcome in Golden Valley” video
Council Member Harris introduced the video and Human Rights Youth Member Destiny Nathan. Ms.
Nathan provided information on the video and her process used for selecting the video content.
2. Additions and Corrections to Agenda
MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Harris to approve the
agenda of August 4, 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 Sanberg, seconded by Council Member Rosenquist to approve the
consent agenda of August 4, 2020, as revised: removal of 3F-Partners in Energy Planning Team
Recommendations, 3G- Resolution Identifying Need for Livable Communities Demonstration Account
Funding and Authorizing Application for Grant Funds and 3H-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. Council/Manager Meeting – April 14, 2020
3B. Approve City Check Register and authorize the payments of the bills as submitted.
August 4, 2020 – 6:30 pm
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3.Approval of Consent Agenda - continued
3C. Licenses:
3C1. Authorize renewal of the following new and used vehicle dealer licenses for the 2020-
2021 license period: ABC Cars and Leasing LLC, Borton Volvo, Inc., Golden Valley TCAA,
LLC, Golden Valley TCAP, LLC, Jim Lupient Company, Jim Lupient Infiniti, Morrie’s GV
Cadillac, LLC, Morrie’s Luxury Auto, LLC, Minnesota Auto Sales, Northern Hospitality LLC,
Poquet Auto Sales, Inc. and Rudy Luther Toyota.
3D. Minutes of the Boards and Commissions:
3D1. Planning Commission – June 22, 2020
3D2. Environmental Commission – June 22, 2020
3E. Approval of Bids, Quotes and Contracts:
3E1. Approve signing Agreement with the Commissioner of Public Safety and signature
approvals from the Mayor, City Manager and Deputy Registrar Supervisor/Motor
Vehicle Supervisor
3E2. Approve contract from IDEACOM Mid-America for $82,091.
3F. Approve Members of the City’s Energy Action Planning Team.
3G. Adopt Resolution identifying the need for Livable Communities Demonstration Account Funding
and Authorizing Application for Grant Funds.
3H. Appointment of Boards/Commission candidates.
3.Items Removed From the Consent Agenda:
3F. Partners in Energy Planning Team Recommendations
Council Member Fonnest said the City had entered into a program with Xcel Energy. Environmental
Resources Supervisor Eckman provided information on the program and the process used to recruit
members for the energy action planning team and he answered questions from Council.
MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Rosenquist to approve the
Members of the City’s Energy Action Planning Team. 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. Resolution Identifying the Need for Livable Communities Demonstration Account Funding and
Authorizing Application for Grant Funds
Planning Manager Zimmerman provided information on the proposed mixed use project and said the
developer requested the City’s support in submitting an application for a Metropolitan Council’s
Livable Communities Demonstration Account grant. Mr. Zimmerman answered questions from Council.
MOTION made by Council Member Harris, seconded by Council Member Sanberg to adopt Resolution
20-47, identifying the need for Livable Communities Demonstration Account Funding and Authorizing
Application for Grant Funds. 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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3H. Appointment of Board/Commission
Council Member Rosenquist said the Council interviewed Mr. Noah Orloff and Mr. Felix Fettig before
the meeting and that she would like to make a motion to appoint Mr. Orloff to the Planning Commission
and Mr. Fettig to the Environmental Commission.
MOTION made by Council Member Rosenquist, seconded by Council Member Fonnest to appoint Mr.
Orloff to the Planning Commission as a youth member and Mr. Fettig to the Environmental Commission
as youth members with both terms to expire on May 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
4A. Public Hearing – Amendments to the Zoning Map – Rezoning Properties to Achieve
Conformance with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan
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 Rosenquist, seconded by Council Member Harris to approve the
requested amendments to the Zoning Map, rezoning the eight properties above to the various
designations listed in the attached document, including Commercial, Institutional (I-4), Office, Medium
Density Residential (R-3), and High Density Residential (R-4). 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.
5.Old Business
6.New Business
6A. Consideration of a Moratorium on Pawnshops, Precious Metal Dealers, and Payday Lenders
Planning Manager Zimmerman presented the staff report and answered questions from Council.
Mayor Harris stated per the Council’s agenda all ordinances listed under new business are eligible for
public input. No one requested to speak.
There was Council discussion regarding the proposed Ordinance imposing a moratorium on Pawnshops,
Precious Metal Dealers, and Payday Lenders.
MOTION made by Council Member Harris, seconded by Council Member Rosenquist to adopt
Ordinance #686, imposing a Twelve Month Moratorium on Pawnshops, Precious Metal Dealers, and
Payday Lenders. 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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6B. Review of Council Calendar
Some Council Members may attend the virtually League of Women’s Voter Golden Valley Annual
meeting on August 5, 2020, at starting 7 pm.
Some Council Members may attend the Market in the Valley on August 9, 16 and 23, 2020, from 9 am
to 1 pm in the City Hall Campus Parking Lot.
The Primary Election will be on August 11, 2020, at various polling locations.
A Closed Executive Session will be held virtually on August 12, 2020, at 5:30 pm.
The next Council/Manager meeting will be held virtually on August 12, 2020, 6:30 pm.
The next City Council meeting will be held virtually on August 18, 2020, at 6:30 pm.
Some Council Members may attend the virtually Golden Valley Business Meeting on August 27, 2020,
at 8:30 am.
6C. Mayor and Council Communication
City Clerk Luedke provided information on the upcoming Primary Election on August 11, 2020 and
answered questions from Council.
Council Member Sanberg said the Open Space and Recreation Commission discussed the issues at
Twin Lake at their last meeting and are supportive of the direction the City is taking. Council Member
Rosenquist said she had attended a meeting regarding Twin Lake and she said that their primary
concern regarding the lake is safety for people in the area. City Manager Cruikshank said that the
Minneapolis Park Board was responsive to the comments from the City.
There was Council discussion regarding the METRO Blue Line Light Rail and the transit needs in the
City. City Manager Cruikshank answered questions from the Council. Mayor Harris provided
information on the background of the Blue Line Light Rail and additional information on it. He also
provided information on the City’s Blue Line Now Coalition and the items discussed at their meetings.
Council Member Rosenquist provided additional information on the coalition meetings.
Mayor Harris thanked the Rising TIDES Task Force, the Human Rights Commission and the League of
Women Votes for the a very good discussion on building an equitable Golden Valley.
7. Adjourn
MOTION made by Council Member Rosenquist, seconded by Council Member Harris to adjourn the
meeting at 8:22 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:
Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk
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