2022-01-18 Regular Meeting
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 can 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, Denise La Mere-
Anderson, Gillian Rosenquist and Kimberly Sanberg
Staff present: City Manager Cruikshank, City Attorney Cisneros, Planning Manager
Zimmerman, Physical Development Director Nevinski, Parks & Recreation
Director Birno, and City Clerk Schyma
C. Presentation to Adopt Resolution No. 22-009, Joining Cities and Counties Across
Minnesota Declaring A Climate Emergency
Environmental Resources Supervisor Eric Eckman presented the report and discussed recent
statistics regarding climate change.
Motion by M. Harris, Second by Rosenquist to adopt Resolution No. 22-009 Joining Cities
Across Minnesota Declaring a Climate Emergency Impacting the Environment, Economy, and
Human Health.
Motion carried 5-0. (In Favor: M. Harris, S. Harris, La Mere-Anderson, Rosenquist, Sanberg.
Opposed: N/A)
2. Additions and Corrections to Agenda
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by Sanberg to approve the meeting agenda as submitted.
Motion carried 5-0.
3. Consent Agenda
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by M. Harris to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted.
January 18, 2022 – 6:30 pm
Council Chambers
Hybrid Meeting
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Motion carried 5-0.
A. Approval of City Council Minutes – Regular Meetings of 2021 - July 6 and 20, August 4
and 17, September 9 and 21, and October 5
B. Approval of Check Register
C. Licenses:
1. Approve Gambling License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement –
Northwest Suburban Chapter of Pheasants Forever
2. Approve Gambling License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement – Good
Shepherd School
3. Approve Temporary On-Sale Liquor License – The Loppet Foundation
D. Bids, Quotes, and Contracts:
1. Award Bid and Approve Agreement for Irrigation System at Brookview Golf Course
2. Approve Purchase of Irrigation Equipment for Brookview Golf Course
E. Adopt Resolution No. 22-010 to Execute MnDOT Agreement for Local Road
Improvement Program (LRIP) SAP 128-594-002 for Douglas Drive and Trunk Highway 55
Pedestrian Underpass and Mini Roundabout Project Design
F. Approve 2022 State Legislative Priorities
G. Approve Resolution No. 22-011 in Support of Local Option Sales Tax
H. Approve 2022 Council Appointments, Assignments and Reimbursements,
Resolution No. 22-012
4. Public Hearing
5. Old Business
A. 6300 Olson Memorial Highway (Golden Valley Business Center)
1. Approve Ordinance No 724 – Amending the Zoning Map and Rezoning from Office
to Light Industrial
City Planner Jason Zimmerman presented the report and answered questions from
the Council. He noted that the public hearing for this item closed at the December 7,
2021 City Council Meeting although the Council can allow for public comment if they
so choose.
The Council consensus was to allow for public comment on this item.
Tom Conlin, 1305 Spring Valley Road and member of the Golden Valley Country
Club, stated he is opposed to any road easement. He also stated he has concerns
with potential future uses for this site.
Ruth Paradise, 8515 Duluth Street, wants to know why affordable housing is not
being considered for this site.
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Connor McCarthy, United Properties, stated his company is highly invested in this
project and believes the project meets or exceeds standards. He added that he is
open to discussion regarding the easement issue since the neighborhood and
Golden Valley Country Club appear to be opposed to that part of the proposal.
Seeing no further interest from the audience, the public comment period was
closed.
Planning Manager Zimmerman stated no proposals were received that included
affordable housing.
Mayor Harris stated he would like to put this decision on hold until the Council has
more information regarding potential impacts to fiscal disparities. He also believes
there is a need for more housing in Golden Valley and not light industrial.
Brandon Champeau, United Properties, discussed the potential annual taxes for the
proposed site.
City Attorney Cisneros stated that the statutory clock is running out on this decision.
The City already used its one extension and another extension would require the
applicant to agree to any extension.
Mayor Harris added that he didn’t believe the applicants are in favor of extending
the decision any longer.
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by M. Harris to adopt Ordinance No 724, Amending
the Zoning Map and Rezoning 6300 Olson Memorial Highway from Office to Light
Industrial.
Motion carried 4-1. (In Favor: M. Harris, La Mere-Anderson, Rosenquist, Sanberg.
Opposed: S. Harris)
2. Approve of the Preliminary Plan for Subdivision
City Planner Jason Zimmerman presented the report. He noted that the public
hearing for this item closed at the December 7, 2021 City Council Meeting.
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by Sanberg to approve the Preliminary Plan for
Subdivision for 6300 Olson Memorial Highway (Golden Valley Business Center) subject
to the following conditions:
1. The applicant shall work with staff to dedicate land through the site sufficient to
provide right-of-way for a future public road.
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2. The applicant shall include on the final plat the dedication of all drainage and
utility easements deemed necessary to meet City Code requirements (including
floodplain and wetland areas).
3. Comments from the Minnesota Department of Transportation and Hennepin
County shall be incorporated into the final plat.
4. A park dedication fee of $519,180 (or 6% of the land value) shall be paid prior to
the release of the final plat.
5. The City Attorney will determine if a title review is necessary prior to approval of
the final plat.
Motion carried 4-1. (In Favor: M. Harris, La Mere-Anderson, Rosenquist, Sanberg.
Opposed: S. Harris)
6. New Business
A. COVID-19 Update From City Staff
City Attorney Cisneros provided an update on COVID-19 statistics and information.
B. Review of Council Calendar
Mayor Harris reviewed upcoming city meetings, events, and holiday closures.
C. Mayor and Council Communications
1. Other Committee/Meeting updates
Physical Development Director Nevinski provided an update on the new organics recycling
program.
7. Adjournment
Motion by Sanberg, Second by M. Harris to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 pm.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Theresa J. Schyma, City Clerk
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