2021-09-09 City Council Minutes
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
City Council meetings are being conducted in a hybrid format with in -person and remote options
for attending, participating, and commenting. The public was able to make statements in this
meeting during public comment sections, including the public forum beginning at 6:20 pm.
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 Maurice Harris, Gillian Rosenquist and
Kimberly Sanberg
Absent: Council Member Larry Fonnest
Staff present: City Manager Cruikshank, City Attorney Cisneros, City Engineer Oliver, Assistant
City Engineer Kakach, Interim Police Chief Nadeau, Police Commander Kuhnly,
Physical Development Director Nevinski, and City Clerk Schyma
C. Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to Alexandra Wilcox for Winning the Title of 2021
National American Miss Minnesota Jr. Pre-Teen
Mayor Harris discussed Alexandra Wilcox’s accomplishment of Winning the Title of 2021 National
American Miss Minnesota Jr. Pre-Teen and presented her with a certificate of recognition.
Alexandra performed her speech “Liberty and Justice for ALL” that raises awareness of cultural
diversity.
Mayor Harris will present the certificate of recognition to Alexandra Wilcox.
Mayor Harris also welcomed Interim Police Chief Scott Nadeau to Golden Valley.
2. Additions and Corrections to Agenda
Mayor Harris stated that Item #3C3 should be removed from the agenda as there are no
appointments taking place at this meeting.
Motion by M. Harris, Second by Rosenquist to approve the meeting agenda as amended.
Motion carried 4-0.
September 9, 2021 – 6:30 pm
Hybrid Meeting
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3. Consent Agenda
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by Sanberg to approve the Consent Agenda as revised:
removal of Items #3C2 - Accept Resignation from the Human Services Commission; #3E1 -
Approve Resolution No. 21-66 Accepting $10,390 Play Structure Equipment Credit Grant from
the GameTime Cares Grant Program for South Tyrol Park; #3E2 - Approve Resolution No. 21-
67 Accepting Donation from Kate Richardson, in the name of John Michael “Mike” Richardson;
and #3E3 - Approve Resolution No. 21-68 Accepting Donation from Ronald and Mary Werft in
the name of retired firefighter Bernie Vrona.
Motion carried 4-0.
A. Approval of Minutes
1. Special City Council Meeting (Interviews) – August 17, 2021
2. Special City Council Closed Executive Session – August 17, 2021
B. Approval of City Check Register
C. Boards, Commissions, and Task Forces:
1. Receive and File Meeting Minutes – Environmental Commission – July 26, 2021
2. Accept Resignation from the Human Services Commission
3. Board/Commission Appointments
D. Bids, Quotes, and Contracts:
1. Authorize Agreement for Vertical Leveling (Survey Benchmarks) with Bolton &
Menk, Project #21-26
2. Approve Purchase of a Trash Compactor from ABM Equipment & Supply
3. 2023 Pavement Management Program
a. Authorize Preparation of Feasibility Report, Resolution No. 21-64
b. Authorize Professional Services Agreement with Short Elliot Hendrickson, Inc.
4. Approve Resolution No. 21-65 Relating to the Financing of City’s 2023 Pavement
Management Program
5. Authorize Agreement for Professional Services for the Design and Coordination of
Quite Zone Medians on Douglas Drive at the Canadian Pacific Railroad Crossing with
WSB Engineering
E. Grants and Donations:
1. Approve Resolution No. 21-66 Accepting $10,390 Play Structure Equipment Credit
Grant from the GameTime Cares Grant Program for South Tyrol Park
2. Approve Resolution No. 21-67 Accepting Donation from Kate Richardson, in the
name of John Michael “Mike” Richardson
3. Approve Resolution No. 21-68 Accepting Donation from Ronald and Mary Werft in
the name of retired firefighter Bernie Vrona
F. Adopt Resolution No. 21-69 to Order Feasibility Study for Streetlight District for Regent
Avenue North and Minnaqua Drive
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3. Items Removed From the Consent Agenda:
3C2. Accept Resignation from the Human Services Commission
Council Member Harris thanked Jacob Rudeen for his time and contributions to the Human
Services Commission.
Motion by M. Harris, Second by Rosenquist to accept the resignation of Jacob Rudeen from the
Human Services Commission.
Motion carried 4-0.
3E1. Approve Resolution No. 21-66 Accepting $10,390 Play Structure Equipment Credit
Grant from the GameTime Cares Grant Program for South Tyrol Park
Council Member Sanberg discussed the grant for South Tyrol Park.
Mayor Harris stated he would be recusing himself from the discussion and vote due to a
potential conflict of interest.
Motion by Sanberg, Second by M. Harris to Approve Resolution No. 21-66 Accepting $10,390
Play Structure Equipment Credit Grant from the GameTime Cares Grant Program for South
Tyrol Park.
Motion carried 3-0.
3E2. Approve Resolution No. 21-67 Accepting Donation from Kate Richardson, in the name
of John Michael “Mike” Richardson
Council Member Rosenquist stated her appreciation for the donation .
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by M. Harris to Approve Resolution No. 21-67 Accepting
Donation from Kate Richardson, in the name of John Michael “Mike” Richardson.
Motion carried 4-0.
3E3. Approve Resolution No. 21-68 Accepting Donation from Ronald and Mary Werft in the
name of retired firefighter Bernie Vrona
Council Member Rosenquist stated her appreciation for the donation.
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Motion by Rosenquist, Second by Sanberg to Approve Resolution No. 21-68 Accepting
Donation from Ronald and Mary Werft in the name of retired firefighter Bernie Vrona.
Motion carried 4-0.
4. Public Hearing
A. Formal Public Hearing – Preliminary Plan for Golden Valley Country Club Villas,
7001 Golden Valley Road – PUD No. 126
City Planner Myles Campbell presented the report.
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing.
Eric Boe, 1023 Quebec Avenue North, discussed the significant elevation changes in the
current plan. He further stated he is concerned about pedestrian safety.
Lisa Boe, 1023 Quebec Avenue North, stated she wishes that the project would meet
setbacks and that the City is not getting much in return.
Chris Laudman, 7440 Plymouth Avenue, agrees with his neighbors that have spoken
already regarding safety issues. He believes this is a good project for the Country Club but
not necessarily for the neighborhood.
LJ Rotman, 219 Ardmore Drive and member of the Golden Valley Country Club, stated his
support for this project and what it will bring to the City of Golden Valley.
Mike Waldo, CEO of Ron Clark Construction, discussed the proposed development concept
to develop a new single-family Villa neighborhood in Golden Valley in conjunction with the
Golden Valley Country Club.
Tonya Laudman, 7440 Plymouth Avenue, stated she has concerns with this project and that
it is more developer-friendly than neighborhood-friendly. She believes this development
will cause disruption and safety issues in the neighborhood.
Brooke Behn, 1300 Kelly Drive, stated she agrees with the safety concerns and comments
that were voiced earlier by the Laudman’s and Boe’s.
Mayor Harris closed the public hearing.
Staff provided the Council with three options for recommended action. The Council
consensus was to bring Option #3 to a vote.
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Motion by Rosenquist, Second by Sanberg to approve the Preliminary Plan for Golden Valley
Country Club Villas PUD No. 126, based on the findings above, staff recommends the approval
be subject to the following conditions:
1. Final PUD Plans shall include details on the location, design, and other relevant
features of the public amenities being provided, including the public art, pedestrian
& bicycle facilities, and electric vehicle charging stations.
a. Details on the final design or content of the public art may be waived until
such time as the nearby community has been consulted.
2. Final PUD Plans shall be updated to provide individual lot coverage calculations in
order to determine the degree of flexibility being provided from R-1 district
requirements
3. Final PUD Plans shall provide details on the maximum height of the proposed
structures to determine any flexibilities from the City’s Building Envelope
requirements.
4. The required park dedication fee shall be paid prior to the release of the final plat.
5. Landscaping must include native vegetation and low maintenance turf alternatives
to sod wherever possible, and especially in common areas, on slopes, and in low-
use areas. Sod should be avoided within the 50 foot shoreland setback areas and
shall not be permitted in any areas covered by conservation easement
6. Applicant shall provide a copy of the engineered irrigation plan mentioned in their
application with the Final PUD Plan.
7. The stub of the public road serving lots 6&7 should be removed and converted to
private access of some form for these lots.
8. Overhead power adjacent to and within development must be buried as well as all
utilities serving the site; joint trench is preferred to maximize efficient use of right-
of-way.
9. Sanitary sewer main in Pennsylvania Avenue must be lined for I&I compliance and
any existing sanitary sewer stubs to the site must be abandoned.
10. Final PUD Plans must identify and show all existing and proposed steep slope and
bluff areas within the shoreland area and establish a minimum setback from such
areas to the proposed homes, or otherwise provide an alternative plan to mitigate
impacts.
11. Areas of the PUD within 300’ of Bassett Creek must provide a minimum 50% open
space.
12. Dedicate conservation easements over shoreland setback areas, steeper slopes,
and higher quality natural and ecological areas within and adjacent to the
development site.
13. Applicant shall submit HOA documents and all other private easements, covenants,
dedications and restrictions for the development prior to approval of the Final PUD
Plan.
14. Applicant shall provide plans or other materials to demonstrate the purpose of
Outlot B within the PUD beyond unused open space, such as reforestation, utility
service, or public use, prior to submittal of the Final PUD Plan
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Motion carried 3-1. (In Favor: S. Harris, Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: M. Harris)
5. Old Business
6. New Business
All Ordinances listed under this heading are eligible for public input.
A. Review of Council Calendar
Mayor Harris reviewed upcoming city meetings, events, and holiday closures.
B. Mayor and Council Communications
1. Other Committee/Meeting updates
7. Adjournment
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by Sanberg to adjourn the meeting at 9:44 pm.
Motion carried 4-0.
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Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Theresa J. Schyma, City Clerk
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