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April 20, 2021— 6:30 pm
Meeting Held Virtually
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
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. As such, all votes are
conducted by roll call, so each member's vote on each issue can be identified and recorded pursuant
to Minnesota Stat. 13D.021.
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.ore,
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.
A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Roll Call
Present: Mayor Shep Harris, Council Members Larry Fonnest, Maurice Harris, Gillian
Rosenquist and Kimberly Sanberg
Staff present: City Manager Cruikshank, Human Resources Director Santelices, City Attorney
Cisneros, Police Chief Sturgis, Fire Chief Crelly, Physical Development Director
Nevinski, City Attorney Cisneros, Finance Director Virnig, Equity and Inclusion
Manager Zackery, Environmental Resources Supervisor Eckman, Assistant City
Engineer Kakach, and City Clerk Schyma
2. Additions and Corrections to Agenda
Motion by Sanberg, Second by Rosenquist to approve the meeting agenda as submitted but asked
staff to provide an update on the events in Brooklyn Center as well as the Derek Chauvin murder
trial immediately after this vote.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
Human Resources Director Santelices, Equity and Inclusion Manager Zackery, and Police Chief
Sturgis provide an update and facilitated a discussion regarding the recent events and unrest in
Brooklyn Center as well as the impacts of the Derek Chauvin murder trial.
3. Consent Agenda
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Motion by Fonnest, Second by M. Harris to approve the Consent Agenda as revised: removal of
Items #3C5 - Board/Commission Appointments and Reappointments and #3111 & 3112 - Approve
Resolutions Authorizing the Redemption of General Obligation Bonds.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
A. Approval of Minutes:
1. Special City Council Meeting (Closed Executive Session) — April 6, 2021
2. Special City Council Meeting (Commissioner Interviews) —April 13, 2021
B. Approval of City Check Register
C. Boards, Commissions, and Task Forces:
1. Receive and File Meeting Minutes — Civil Service Commission — February 1, 2021
2. Receive and File Open Space and Recreation Commission (OSRC) 2020 Annual
Report and 2021 Work Plan
3. Receive and File Environmental Commission 2020 Annual Report and 2021 Work
Plan
4. Approve Resolution No. 21-21 Extending the Police Commission Task Force
5.
D. Approval of Bids, Quotes and Contracts:
1. Award Contract for 2021 Bike Lane Project and Laurel Avenue Mill and Overlay, City
Project No. 20-02, to GHM Asphalt Corporation
2. Award Contract for 1-394 Inflow and Infiltration Phase 3, City Project No. 21-24, to SJ
Louis Construction, Inc.
E. Grants and Donations:
1. Approve Resolution No. 21-22, Accepting Donation For a Dog Bag Station at North
Tyrol Park
2. Approve Resolution No. 21-23, Accepting Donation For a Fishing Pole For the
Summer Youth Fishing Program
F. Receive and File Financial Reports From Previous Quarter
G. Approve Resolution No. 21-24 Authorizing Transfer From the General Fund
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I. Approve Resolution No. 21-27 Providing For the Competitive Negotiated Sale of
$3,605,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2021A
J. Approve Temporary On -Sale Liquor License, Pending License and Insurance Verification —
Seltzerland Tasting Festival hosted by Forage Forward on May 15, 2021
K. Approve Resolution No. 21-29, Ordering No Parking Restrictions as part of 2021 Bike
Lane Project
3. Items Removed From the Consent Agenda:
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Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by Sanberg to adopt Resolution No. 21-28 Authorizing Summary
Publication of Ordinance No. 709.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
B. Second Consideration of Ordinance No. 710, Amending City Code Section 2-43, Relating to
Salary Adjustments of Mayor and Council Members
City Clerk Schyma presented the staff report and answered questions from Council.
Equity and Inclusion Manager Zackery spoke about Council salaries in relation to the City's
current work for equity and inclusion.
Mayor Harris opened the item for public comment. No one requested to speak.
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by Sanberg to adopt second consideration of Ordinance No. 710
Amending City Code Section 2-43, relating to salary adjustments of Mayor and Council Members.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
C. First Consideration of Ordinance No. 711, Amending City Code Chapter 8, Relating to
Emergency Management
Council Member Rosenquist asked for some changes to the language of the ordinance to
remove ambiguity in some phrases including "of major size and destruction."
City Attorney Cisneros responded that changes would be made to the language before the
second reading of the ordinance based on Council direction.
Mayor Harris opened the item for public comment. No one requested to speak.
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by Sanberg to adopt first consideration of Ordinance No. 711
Amending City Code Chapter 8, Relating to Emergency Management as amended by Council
direction.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
D. Review of Council Calendar
Mayor Harris reviewed upcoming city meetings, events, and holiday closures.
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E. Mayor and Council Communications
1. Other Committee/Meeting updates
The Council stated that there are several openings for youth members on City commissions.
7. Adjournment
Motion by M. Harris, Second by Sanberg to adjourn the meeting at 9:05 pm.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
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Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
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Theresa J. Sc yma, City Clerk