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10-20-20 City Council MinutesDocuSign Envelope ID: 2BD9812D-AC8E4E8C-8E2E-58D694CFF1AB 7800 Golden Valley Road I Golden Valley, MN 55427 C%t ii o f 763-593-80121 TTY 763-593-39681763-593-8109 (fax)1 www.goidenvalleymn.gov go 1 d en . �., City Council vale y REGULAR MEETING MINUTES October 20, 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. 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, Finance Director Sue Virnig, City Engineer Jeff Oliver, City Assistant Engineer R.J. Kakach, Physical Development Director Marc Nevinski. Mayor Harris extended a congratulations and a thank you to our State Legislators for the Fifth Special State Legislative Session. The bond bill passed which included some key achievements including the flood mitigation program in the northwest portion of the city, the pedestrian underpass project, and the continuing assistance for the inflow and infiltration program. 2. Additions and Corrections to Agenda MOTION made by Council Member Fonnest, seconded by Council Member Rosenquist to approve the agenda of October 7, 2020, as submitted. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted in favor of: Gillian Rosenquist, Maurice Harris, Larry Fonnest, Kimberly Sanberg, Shep Harris 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 October 20, 2020, as revised: removal of 3C1— Human Services Commission Resignation, 3C2 — Human Services Commission Appointment, and 3F1— Appointing Facility Study Task Force Members. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted in favor of: Kimberly Sanberg, Larry Fonnest, Maurice Harris, Shep Harris, Gillian Rosenquist, the following voted against: none and the motion carried. 3A. Approval of Minutes: 3A1. City Council Meeting — October 7, 2020 3B. Approve City Check Register and authorize the payments of the bills as submitted. DocuSign Envelope ID: 2BD9812D-AC8E4E8C-8E2E-58D694CFF1AB City of Golden Valley City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 2 October 20, 2020 - 6:30 pm 3C. Boards and Commissions: 3G Haman 9eraiees emmrissieR rResigAatie r 62H u ma nS C Fa i c eTCvrrrmTvo�vrrrerspvrrTem cnr 3C3. Environmental Commission Minutes, August 24, 2020 31). Approval of Bids, Quotes and Contracts 3D1. Approve Architectural Services contract of Municipal Facilities Needs Analysis 3D2. Approve One Year Extension of Catering Agreements for Brookview 3E. Grants and Donations 3E1. Approve Resolution for Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission to apply for ERF Grant Application for Main Stem Lagoon Dredging Project in Theodore Wirth Regional Park Resolution #20-62 3E2. Approve Resolution to Execute Hennepin County Residential Recycling Grant Agreement Resolution #20-63 3F. Approve City Facilities Study Task Force 3F Appointing Faeolity Study Task FOFee MemlqeFS 3F2. Adopting the Facility Study Task Force Bylaws 3G. Approve Budget Adjustment for Physical Development Assistant/Deputy City Clerk Resolution #20-64 3H. Approve Service Agreement with ONSOLVE< LLC for use of CodeRED On -Demand Notification Service 3. Items Removed From the Consent Agenda: 3C1. Human Services Commission Resignation Council Member Sanberg thanked Joel Nelson for his service and contributions to the Human Services Commission. MOTION made by Council Member Sanberg, seconded by Council Member Rosenquist to accept the resignation of Joel Nelson from the Human Services Commission. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted in favor of: Kimberly Sanberg, Larry Fonnest, Maurice Harris, Gillian Rosenquist, and Shep Harris, the following voted against: none and the motion carried. 3C2. Human Services Commission Appointment Council Member Sanberg recommended Kevion Ellis for the Human Services Commission and stated he is a great candidate for this Commission. MOTION made by Council Member Sanberg, seconded by Council Member Harris to appoint Kevion Ellis to the Human Services Commission with a term to expire May 2021. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted in favor of: Kimberly Sanberg, Shep Harris, Maurice Harris, Gillian Rosenquist, and, Larry Fonnest, the following voted against: none and the motion carried. 3E1. Appoint Facility Study Task Force Members Council Member Rosenquist expressed appreciation and thanked the number of residents who volunteer for the task force. Their commitment to helping improve the future of the City infrastructure and city services is commendable. DocuSign Envelope ID: 2BD9812D-AC8E-4E8C-8E2E-58D694CFF1AB City of Golden Valley City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 20, 2020 - 6:30 pm MOTION made by Council Member Rosenquist, seconded by Council Member Fonnest to approve the list of Facilities Study Task Force Members. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted in favor of: Gillian Rosenquist, Larry Fonnest, Maurice Harris, Kimberly San berg, and Shep Harris, the following voted against: none and the motion carried. 6. New Business 6A. Consider Amending the Pavement Management Program Policy Adjusting Standard Street Width Assistant City Engineer Kakach presented the staff report stating at the October 13, 2020, Council Manager Meeting, the Council discussed the potential narrowing of the local street width standard as outlined in the Pavement Management Program (PMP) Policy from 28-feet to 26-feet. Staff received and reviewed 42 emails and responses through the City website as part of the public outreach process. The breakdown is as follows: 39 responses for 28-feet, 2 responses for 26-feet, 1 response indicating no opinion for a total of 42 non -duplicated responses. Mayor Harris directed staff to open the Call Center for public input. Constance Hietala, 2300 Xylon Ave N: Stated the Council previously voted on a 28-foot width and is requesting to keep the policy in place. Barbara Wollak, 2225 Orkla Drive: Stated her property is in the 2024 PMP and strongly supports the 28- foot width policy as she believes this is good for all residents of Golden Valley. Tim Erickson, 2250 Orkla Drive: Stated that he believes that due to the economic downturn, this is a good time for the 28-foot width as contractors will be looking for work. Larry Crepeau, 2155 Zealand Ave N: Stated he supports the 28 foot width policy and reminded the Council of the purpose of the PMP. Andrea Lentini, 2540 Zealand Ave N: Stated that a new Council was elected and that this Council has the right and ability to adjust the policy as they deem appropriate. Lynn Sinclair, 2165 Aquila Ave N: Very concerned for the safety of children and considers this a safety issue. She strong supports a 28-foot PMP policy. Tony Ihrke, 2220 Orkla Drive: Stated he is scheduled for the 2024 PMP. He supports the 28-foot width. Kathy Longar, 2105 Aquila Ave N: Stated she scheduled for the 2022 PMP and she believes the increase would consistently remain at 3% not the projected $300 per year. She added that she thinks there are problems with 26-foot streets and avoids these streets as a result. She stated she personally surveyed 140 neighbors and she reports that the vast majority would like a 28-foot PMP Policy. She further added DocuSign Envelope ID: 2BD9812D-AC8E-4E8C-8E2E-58D694CFF1AB City of Golden Valley City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 4 October 20, 2020 - 6:30 pm that COVID-19 should not change City policy. She was not aware that the policy decision from last year would be reconsidered at this time. Ron Lundquist, 2125 Aquila Ave N: Stated the popularity of the General Mills Nature Area and the subsequent foot traffic demands a 28-foot width. Judy Hoover, 2020 Orkla Drive: Stated she is very concerned with the safety issues, specifically the clearance of emergency vehicles on a 26-foot width street. Ken Momsen, 8450 Winnetka Heights Drive: Stated he previously lobbied for the 28-foot width. He further commented that the City did not notify resident and solicit their comments. He further stated that he believes is paying $300,000 for a sidewalk that no one wants. Kyle Sheppard, 8401 Westbend Road: State he is concerned with the safety in his neighborhood in regards to emergency vehicle access on a 26-foot wide street. Melinda Gerdes, 2505 Xylon Ave N: Stated she is against narrowing the streets as she believes there are pedestrian safety issues. Linda Caruthers, 8225 23rd Ave N: Stated the last PMP policy vote was taken 11 months ago and believes the Council needs to uphold their obligations. She believes the pandemic will pass and the roads need to last fifty years. Susan Lundquist, 2125 Aquila Ave N: Stated he is upset of the traffic safety issues around the Medley area. Nicholas Fry, 8365 Westbend Road: Stated he would like the roads to stay at 28-feet. He believes the City could setup a fund to help financially -stressed residents with the payment of this assessment. Joanie Clausen, 2516 Lee Ave N: She believes this discussion is making residents lose trust in the Council. Maureen Ziezulewicz, 2380 Zealand Ave N: Stated she is in support of the policy going back to 26 feet. She added that due to impacts of COVID-19, residents have greater issues than this policy at this time. With no further callers waiting to speak, Mayor Harris directed staff to close the call center. Council Member Sanberg reminded the Council this is a cost to all tax payers and is part of the City levy. Council Member Rosenquist requested clarification; for the past 10 years the city policy has been 26 feet; therefore, the assessments have been smaller but so have the bond issues and therefore the levy increases have been smaller as well. Council Member Sanberg stated the $40,000 incentive should be removed from the PMP moving forward to be more fiscally responsible. All Council Members are in agreement.