02-28-23 Joint Council-Commission Meeting Agenda February 28, 2023 — 6:00 PM
Dinner at 5:30 PM
Meeting at 6:00 PM
Brookview - Bassett Creek Room
1.Welcome and Purpose
2.Guiding Our Decision Making
3.Team Workflow
5.Council 2023 Action Steps
4.Boards and Commissions Reflection 2022 and Preview 2023
6.Team Building Exercise
7.Adjourn at 8:00 pm
JOINT MEETING AGENDA
City Council and Boards and Commissions
City Council
and
Board of Zoning Appeals
Community Services Commission
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Commission
Environmental Commission
Open Space and Recreation Commission
Planning Commission
Police Employment, Accountability, & Community Engagement (PEACE) Commission
City of Golden Valley Joint Meeting February 28, 2023 — 6:00 PM
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2023
Annual Joint Board, Commission,
and City Council Meeting
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•Dinner (5:30-6 pm)
•Welcome & Purpose (6-6:05 pm)
•Guiding Our Decision Making (6:05-6:15 pm)
•Team Workflow (6:15-6:20 pm)
•Council 2023 Action Steps (6:20-6:30 pm)
•Boards and Commissions Reflection 2022 & Preview 2023 (6:30-7:30 pm)
•Team Building Exercise (7:30-8 pm)
•Adjourn (8 pm)
AGENDA
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WELCOME AND
PURPOSE
Mayor Shep Harris
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GUIDING OUR
DECISION MAKING
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WELCOME STATEMENT
The City of Golden Valley believes in and stands for the values of social equity, inclusion,
and justice.
We embrace diversity and recognize the rights of individuals to live their lives with dignity,
free of discrimination, fear, violence, and hate.
We welcome individuals to Golden Valley regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national
origin, immigration status, gender, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, economic
status, sexual orientation, familial status, or cultural background.
We strive to provide fair and unbiased services and programs, giving opportunities for all.
We are dedicated to being a supportive and united community, strengthened by the
diversity of our residents and visitors.
Council Member Gillian Rosenquist
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VALUES
Communication
Community
Inclusion
Integrity
Respect
Innovation
Courage
Accountability
Council Member Kimberly Sanberg
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VISION STATEMENT
Golden Valley strives to creatively connect people and places,
preserve and enhance community resources, and nurture
opportunities for all.
Council Member Maurice Harris
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MISSION STATEMENT
The City of Golden Valley delivers high-quality, responsive
services to ensure the community remains a vibrant and
welcoming environment in which to live, work, and play.
Council Member Denise LaMere-Anderson
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TEAM AND WORK FLOW
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Community
Role
Board/Commission/
Task Force Role
Mayor and
Council Role
•Elect Council and
Mayor
•Participate in
community input –
which may include
Board/Commission
and Task Force
initiatives
•Make decisions
based on provided
input
•Study issues and
provide input to
City Council
Council makes final decisions
that may or may not reflect the
recommendations of the
advisory body.
Process includes discussions and
debates; and may result in split votes,
and dialogue is open and respectful.
Staff Role
•Study issues and provide professional recommendations to the
Council and Boards, Commissions, and Task Forces
•Carry out policy and directives from City Council
HOW EVERYONE WORKS TOGETHER
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WORK FLOW CALENDAR
●Boards/Commissions begin submitting
annual work plans to Council (Example)
●Reappointment process begins
●City Manager’s office reviews attendance
for the previous year (April-March)
●Continue regular ongoing business
●Reappointments and new member
appointments effective May 1
●Elect Chair/Vice Chair
●Review Commission bylaws (first meeting in
May)
●Annual Board/Commission Appreciation
Dinner
●Continue regular ongoing business
●New member recruitment begins
●City Council hosts annual strategy
session
●Conduct regular ongoing business
●Boards/Commissions conduct ongoing regular business within scope of new
work plan
●Policies and initiatives that were not included in the Council’s action steps or
Board and Commission annual work plan become recommendations for
Council consideration at the next annual strategy session.
●Other initiatives may take priority as the Council and Commissions work to
be responsive to community needs.
January
May
February
June –December
March-April
●Joint Board, Commission, and City
Council Meeting
●Continue regular ongoing business
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CITY COUNCIL2023ACTION STEPS
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Strategic Development & Redevelopment
Focusing redevelopment on main
planning districts: Golden Valley’s
downtown area, Douglas Drive
corridor, and I-394 corridor
2023 Action Step
Support And Invest In Affordable
Housing Initiatives
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Effective Governance
Governing with a focus on good
communication and teamwork,
respecting values and process, heeding
meeting decorum and timely decision-
making, and building citizen
engagement and understanding
2023 Action Step
Form Defined And Named
Neighborhoods With Decentralized And
Tailored Communications
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Infrastructure Maintenance & Enhancement
Maintaining and improving
infrastructure at highest quality
for the investment by
prioritizing areas of need,
identifying costs, and planning
for future growth
2023 Action Step
Improve Pedestrian And Traffic
Safety On County Roads And
City Arterials
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Financial Wellness
Balancing spending with emphasis
on maintaining current service
levels, accommodating future needs,
expanding tax base, growing
reserves, improving bond rating, and
improving efficiencies and
effectiveness
2023 Action Step
Make Progress On Legislative
Priorities
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Community Affairs
Considering policies that benefit
society at large
2023 Action Step
Partner With Local Nonprofits To
Revive City-Wide Events
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Board of Zoning Appeals
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission
Environmental Commission
Community Services Commission (formerly Human Services Commission)
Open Space and Recreation Commission
Planning Commission
Police Employment, Accountability, and Community Engagement Commission
INTRODUCTION OF BOARD MEMBERS AND COMMISIONERS AND 2022 REFLECTION & 2023 PREVIEW
A representative of each Board/Commission will present brief highlights from 2022 and preview
select proposed action items for 2023, with a focus on inter-Commission partnerships.
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TEAM BUILDING
EXERCISE
Dr Raj
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THANK YOU!
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"Vision without action is merely a dream.
Action without vision just passes the time.
Vision with action can change the world."
–Joel A. Barker
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