2001-11-26 EC & OS&REC Agenda PktAGENDA
Joint Meeting between
GOLDEN VALLEY ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
and
OPEN SPACE & RECREATION COMMISSION
Golden Valley City Hall, 7800 Golden Valley Road
Council Conference Room
Monday, November 26, 2001
7:00 P.M.
Call to Order
II. Approval of Minutes for Environmental Commission — October 22, 2001
III. Approval of Minutes for Open Space & Recreation Commission —
October 22, 2001
IV. Discussion Regarding Respective Responsibilities of the Open Space and
Recreation and Environmental Commissions, and Clarification of Positions
on Areas of Perceived Overlap
IV. Discussion Regarding the Development of Pond Buffer Zones in Parks and
Open Space Areas
V. Discussion Regarding Paving Trails and the CIP
VI. Discussion Regarding Water Quality of Sweeney Lake
VII. Natural Resources Inventory Grant Application Update
Discussion Regarding Exotic Plant Eradication
VIII. Other Business
IX. Adjourn
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GOLDEN VALLEY ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
Minutes
October 22, 2001
Present: Richard Baker, Alicia Brown, David Fellman, Sue Hess, Dawn Hill,
Alan Kuentz, Jessica Roe
City Staff: Al Lundstrom, Environmental Coordinator; Tracy Pharr, Administrative
Secretary
Absent: Jeff Oliver, City Engineer
I. Call to Order
Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.
II. Approval of Minutes — September 24, 2001
No changes.
MOTION: Moved by Hess, seconded by Kuentz, approve the minutes of the
September 24, 2001 meeting as submitted.
III. Natural Resource Inventory Scope
Hannah Dunevitz of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources was the guest
speaker. Ms. Dunevitz attended to help with the scope for Golden Valley's Natural
Resource Inventory and the Metro Greenways Planning Grant Application. She
provided information on her background as a Regional Plant Ecologist. She works in a
13 -county area with communities in the metro region of the state, and has done several
workshops entitled, "Keeping Nature in Your Community," for local governments. Ms.
Dunevitz provided copies of a Natural Resource Inventory and Analysis Checklist, the
Natural Resources Inventory Grant Application, and a copy of the Map of Natural
Communities and Rare Species of Carver, Hennepin and Scott Counties for
Commission Members to view.
Dunevitz stated that, prior to development, most vegetation in Golden Valley would
have been oak savannah and prairie. She stated that understanding what used to be in
the area helps in future planning. She continued that she felt the most important first
step is to decide on the purpose of doing the Natural Resources Inventory. She
recommended:
➢ Improving urban habitat and establishing corridors for wildlife.
➢ Including the Minnesota Land Cover Classification System (MLCCS) in the
inventory.
➢ Contacting the Hennepin Conservation District.
➢ Digitizing the collected information.
➢ Considering collaboration on the grant with surrounding communities.
➢ Emphasis on existing plant and wildlife communities.
Kuentz asked what the usual grant amount was. The speaker was unsure, but
indicated she would get back to Lundstrom with figures.
Lundstrom asked the Commission, as members of the public, to provide input on what
should be inventoried in Golden Valley.
Baker asked how cities manage the data once the inventory is done. Dunevitz
commented that it varies by city; some use Arc View, other communities contract
agencies like the Hennepin Conservation District. Lundstrom added that Golden Valley
does have the hardware, software and a qualified staff member in house.
Fellman asked if any of Golden Valley's neighboring communities were involved in the
grant process. Ms. Dunevitz responded that St. Louis Park is the only community
currently involved.
Hill asked for clarification on the process and timeline of the grant process. Lundstrom
listed the following process:
➢ Arrive at a consensus on the scope.
➢ Fill out grant application, using MLCCS.
➢ Figure out dollar figure requesting; matching figure is already in City's budget.
➢ Go out for RFPs.
➢ Select consultant.
Lundstrom asked the speaker if there were sample specifications available. She was
unsure, but said she would check. Lundstrom asked about the requirement of a
minimum of two support letters. Dunevitz commented agencies like the Hennepin
Conservation District, the County, watershed organizations, other local government
organizations that Golden Valley works with.
Baker asked for clarification of the resolution page attached to the grant application.
Dunevitz stated this would be a signature page for declaration of the City's matching
grant portion. Lundstrom to check if the resolution could be signed by Jeannine Clancy,
or if this has to go to the Council.
Brown suggested calling the City of Roseville to see if there was anything they wish
they had done, glad they did, etc., in the grant process. Lundstrom will make this call.
Lundstrom asked Commission Members to recommend the scope. Baker suggested
going over the City and County Scale Natural Resource Inventory and Analysis
Checklist item by item. Commission Members agreed. Following is the suggested list
of items to be inventoried:
➢ Existing land cover, including the types of forests, wetlands, other types of
vegetation, agricultural lands, impervious surface, etc.
➢ Significant or sensitive native plant communities.
➢ Species that are endangered, threatened or of concern.
➢ Wetlands, rivers, streams, lakes.
Surface and groundwater quantity and quality.
Linear greenways and connections between sensitive areas.
Status of land conservation (e.g., public ownership as protected open space
and/or as park or playground, enrollment in CRP, etc.).
Existing trails and public accesses and their distribution relative to human
populations.
Invasive -exotic species.
The Commission also added potentially restorable habitat as an inventory item.
IV. Natural Resource Inventory Grant Discussion
Discussion combined with Agenda Item III.
V. Joint Meeting with Open Space & Recreation Commission Discussion
Lundstrom spoke with Rick Jacobson, staff liaison of Open Space & Recreation
Commission, about setting up a joint meeting with the Environmental Commission.
Jacobson will speak with the Open Space & Recreation Commission about meeting in
November. If agreed upon, the November meetings for both commissions will be
combined for a joint meeting. Several agenda items have been suggested for this
meeting, including buffer zones, paved trails and roles in nature area management. A
formal agenda and a copy of the Open Space & Recreation Commission's charge will
be enclosed in next month's agenda packet.
VI. Other Business
Items of Other Business:
Lundstrom addressed the question of restrictions on tax forfeiture property
asked of Oliver by Baker at the September meeting.
Reminder that December meeting is scheduled for December 17, not the usual
fourth Monday of the month.
No additional business was addressed.
VII. Adjourn
The next scheduled meeting will be on December 17, 2001 at 7:00 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Tracy Pharr
Administrative Secretary
Department of Public Works
oil Memorandum.
City Administration/Counci
o e n a e 763-593-8006 / 763-593-8109 fax n
Date: December 27, 2001
To: Golden Valley City Council and Members of Advisory Commissions and Boards
From: Mary E. Anderson, Mayor
Subject: Commission Guidelines
Attached are the Commission Guidelines adopted by the City Council on August 6, 2001.
They were effective upon adoption with one exception. The attendance provision should be
effective January 2002.
CURRENT GOLDEN VALLEY STANDING
COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS:
The Golden Valley City Council currently has four standing advisory commissions.
They are:
Environmental Commission
Human Rights Commission
Open Space and Recreation Commission
Planning Commission
There is one advisory foundation:
Golden Valley Human Services Foundation
The Civil Service Commission is an independent commission that has absolute control
and supervision over the employment, promotion, discharge, and suspension of police
officers of the Public Safety Department.
The Board of Zoning Appeals hears requests for variances from the city zoning code.
The Building Board of Review advises and assists administrative officers of the city on
building codes and the issuance of building permits.
Short term advisory committees are appointed as needed
The attached Guidelines for Advisory Commissions, Boards and Committees apply to
each of these groups as appropriate and as permitted by the laws and ordinances which
establish them.
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CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY
Guidelines for Advisory Commissions, Committees, Boards and Councils
The City Council wishes to express its appreciation to the many citizens who take time
away from their personal and professional lives to serve the community through their
membership on the Council's advisory groups. Golden Valley has had a history of
extensive citizen involvement. At present approximately 60 advisory commission,
board, and committee members participate in providing specialized expertise so that
Council decisions can be made with more complete background and knowledge than
would otherwise be possible. The Council and the entire community benefit from this
invaluable service.
Golden Valley is a Statutory city. The legislature established it as a city in the early
1970's. The State Statues provide: "In any such city, there shall be...no administrative
board or commission... the Council shall itself perform the duties and exercise the
powers and shall govern and administer the functions for which no independent boards
are authorized by statute. The Council, may, however, create boards or commissions to
advise the Council with respect to any municipal function or activity or to investigate any
subject of interest in the City." This Council, and others before it, recognizes the many
advantages to be gained from this approach.
The purpose of this document is to provide guidance to the Council's advisory
commissions. The Council is directly responsible for the actions of its advisory
commissions. It is hoped that through these guidelines the expectations of the Council,
with respect to its advisory commissions will be clearly understood and followed. The
Mayor and Council Members welcome any request for discussion or clarification of
information that is contained or thought appropriate to be contained in these guidelines.
The goals of the Council are better communication with is advisory commissions and
better service to the citizens of Golden Valley
I. LEGAL BASIS OF ADVISORY COMMISSIONS
As stated above the State Statutes govern the creation of Council advisory groups.
These groups are authorized to exercise all duties which the Council has legally
assigned to them. They are frequently authorized to conduct investigations and make
recommendations. It should be remembered, however, that advisory commissions may
not make decisions on behalf of the Council. In many cities, it is routine practice for the
Council to accept an advisory commission recommendation if the commission has done
a thorough and competent job. It must be emphasized, however, that it is the Council's
final decision on the matter and not simply the commission recommendation which is
effective to bind the municipality. No recommendation of any advisory commission
takes effect unless it has been adopted by formal action of the Council. These advisory
commissions may be organized in any manner deemed appropriate by the Council.
The City Council may create and dissolve them, appoint persons to serve on them, and
exercise powers of general supervision over them. A Planning Commission, however,
must be established by ordinance and, once established may be dissolved only by an
ordinance, which passes, by 2/3 majority vote of the Council.
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II. OPEN MEETING LAW
All meetings of all public bodies in Golden Valley must be open to the public. There can
be no such thing as a "closed", "private", or "executive" meeting or session. The only
exceptions that have been recognized in the past are certain disciplinary actions
conducted by the Police Civil Service Commission and some personnel and legal
matters before the Council.
The Minnesota Statute requiring City Council meetings to be open to the public has
been in existence for many years. A 1973 amendment and court decisions and rulings
by the Minnesota Attorney General have made commissions, subcommittees, and other
public bodies subject to the statute. Any person violating the open meeting requirement
is subject to civil penalty.
Commissions and committees should be careful to observe the requirements of holding
all meetings in public places and posting notices of meeting dates and times at the City
Hall. Scheduling of meetings with the Manager's Office will help prevent conflict with
other groups over meeting times when public participation is particularly desired.
Commission, board, and committee meetings will not be held on designated legal
holidays or recognized religious holidays.
Any questions regarding the meaning or application of the Open Meeting Law should be
directed to the City Council. The Council will seek such advice from the City Attorney
as may be necessary.
III. COMMISSION ORGANIZATION AND PROCEDURES
A. Term of Office: Appointments to commissions are made effective March 1 of each
year. The length of each appointment is provided in the governing ordinance or
resolution and is designated by the Council at the time of the appointment. Each
permanent advisory commission should elect officers not later than its second
meeting after March 1 in each year. The term of office should be one year, unless
otherwise specified by the Council, prior to each election. (Chairpersons of special
committees shall be appointed by the Council.)
Voluntary resignations from a commission should be communicated by letter from
the person resigning to the Mayor.
Absences in one year should not exceed three consecutive meetings or more than 25%
of the total meetings for the year. (Groups meeting once a month means three
consecutive and three total. Groups meeting twice a month means three consecutive
and six total. A standardized letter of warning will be sent from the respective chair to
any member after two consecutive and two total for groups meeting once a month. For
those meeting twice a month the letter would be sent from the chair after two
consecutive or five total. If a member exceeds the allowable number of absences the
Mayor will send a standardized letter stating the member must step down because of
the importance of regular attendance and the number of citizens interested in serving.)
If a Commission feels there are extenuating circumstances in a case of a member who
has not met the attendance requirements, the Commission may send a letter to the
Council explaining the situation and request an exception.
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B. By -Laws or Rules of Procedure: Each commission should propose By -Laws or
Rules of Procedure governing its work. Such proposed By -Laws or Rules of
Procedure should be submitted to the Council for prior review and approval.
It shall be the responsibility of the chairperson to provide to each new member as
soon as possible after that member's appointment, a copy of the current By -Laws or
Rules of Procedure, minutes of meetings of the last one year, these Guidelines, and
any other information necessary to orientation of new members. (Note: Council
Members who are liaison to a Commission will meet with the Chairperson and new
members as part of the orientation.)
C. Acting as a private citizen: A commission member testifying before the Council as a
private citizen should clearly note before testimony that he/she is not representing
the advisory commission on which the person serves.
D. Code of Ethics: Each commission member is subject to the terms of the existing
Code of Ethics ordinance, a copy of which is attached to these Guidelines. Each
person to whom the code applies is responsible to read and understand them.
Questions regarding the meaning or application of the Code of Ethics should be
directed to the Council. If the opinion of the City Attorney is necessary or desirable,
the Council will so request.
E. Expenditures: Each Commission is authorized to incur those specific expenditures
included in its final budget, as adopted by the Council. Any other expenditures
require specific Council approval prior to the time the obligation is incurred.
F. Minutes: A person will be provided by the City to take minutes for the advisory
commissions. All such minutes are matters of public record and shall be kept at the
City Hall.
Minutes serve the dual function of making an historical record of commission
proceedings and of informing the Council regarding the commission's activities. The
minutes should, therefore, contain an accurate report of the sequence of events and
names of citizens who appear and are heard. In addition to the formal action of the
commission, a summary of the reasoning underlying such action should be included
in the minutes.
G. Staff Liaison: The Council has adopted a policy of providing a staff liaison for each
commission. The purpose of this policy is to provide direct information to each
commission regarding City policy and practices within its area of interest.
The City operates under the "Plan B City Manager" form of government, in which all
employees are hired and supervised by the City Manager, who in turn is responsible
to the Council. Neither the Council nor any commission member has the authority to
direct staff personnel. Any commission recommendations for modification of City
policy and practices should be directed to the Council.
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H. Subcommittees: From time to time, the Council may appoint subcommittees of
certain commissions in order that special attention be concentrated in specified areas.
At the same time, the Council also wants the opinion of the commission regarding each
subcommittee's recommendations.
Each subcommittee should submit any report or recommendations intended for the
Council, first to the Commission for review and comment. Such review and
comment should take place at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the
Commission. If it does not, the report or recommendation of the subcommittee shall
be forwarded to the Council without Commission consent.
The subcommittee report or recommendation, together with the commission's
comments, should be submitted to the Council at its next regularly scheduled
meeting. As in the case of commission presentations, a spokesperson for the
subcommittee should attend the Council meeting and be prepared to make a
presentation and answer questions.
The Commission is free to appoint subcommittees of their membership as the
commission sees a need.
IV. COMMUNICATIONS TO AND FROM COMMISSIONS
A. Council Requests to Commissions: From time to time, the Council will refer items to
commissions for recommendation. The purpose of such a referral is to assist the
Council in gathering all pertinent facts and sharpening the issues. The request will
be referred to the commission in writing by the Mayor.
The Council would request a written report from each commission with regard to
each such referral. The report should set forth all the pertinent facts and detailed
recommendations from the commission. The report should be submitted to the
Council Secretary the Wednesday before the Council meeting so that it may be
included in the agenda.
Any time a commission report comes before the Council, one representative of the
commission should be present to make a presentation and answer questions. In the
event there is a difference of opinion on the commission, a minority report written by
the Commission may be presented in the same manner.
B. Commission Requests to Council: Any commission request or recommendation for
Council action or legal opinion should be communicated by letter from the
chairperson to the Mayor, giving a full explanation of the background of the matter.
Along with the letter, the commission should submit or refer to the pertinent portion
of its minutes on the subject.
The letter to the Mayor should be delivered to the Council Secretary on the
Wednesday before the Council meeting. A presentation for commission should be
made by a representative from the commission. A minority report may also be
presented.
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C. Communications with those other than the City Council: Based upon past
experience, the Council believes that there is some potential for misunderstanding
regarding communications with persons and governmental units or agencies other than
the City Council of Golden Valley. It is essential that members of commissions
understand and observe appropriate policies and practices in this regard.
The essential principle involved is that the Council alone has the responsibility and
authority to adopt the decisions, policies, and recommendations of the City of
Golden Valley. The Council values the opinions and advice of its commissions and
invites the communication of the same to the Council. The Council will take such
opinions and advice into account in formulating the City's official position.
This method of proceeding does not preclude a commission from gathering such
information as may be pertinent to its activities. Commissions are free, without prior
Council approval, to make inquiries and to give necessary background for such
inquiries, but careful consideration must be given that these communications cannot
be reasonably construed as statements of official City policy and opinion.
The matter of distribution of information to the public is one that is not capable of
specific rules of practice. In general, any such communication which purports to, or
has the effect of communicating an official City position or decision, should be
submitted to the Council for prior approval. Other types of communications, which
are purely informational and do no involve unresolved questions of City policy, may
be disseminated without prior Council approval.
Adopted by the City Council - August 6, 2001
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SECTION-2-.7-0._PUBLIC WORKS
Subdivision 1. Estab
established.
SERVE FUND.
Works Reserve Fund is hereby
Su ivisio urpose and omposition. The purp—ase of the Fund shall
be to finance cap
)jlaH6provements to the Ci y's public works infrastructure. Council
may annual) vy taxes for maintaining the und, and may, by resolution, approp
other r nue not required to be used for of ier purposes.
SECTION 2.71. CODE OF ETHICS FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS AND MEMBERS
OF ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
Subdivision 1. Policy.
A. General Declaration of Policy. It is imperative that all persons
acting in the public service not only maintain the highest possible standards of ethical
conduct in their transaction of public business but that such standards be clearly defined
and known to the public as well as to the persons acting in public service. The proper
operation of democratic government requires that public officials be independent, impartial
and responsible to the people; that governmental decisions and policies be made in the
proper channels of the governmental structure; that public office not be used for personal
gain; and that the public have confidence in the integrity of its government. In recognition
of these goals there is hereby established a Code of Ethics for public officials, elected and
appointed, paid and unpaid. The purpose of this Code is to establish ethical standards of
conduct for such officials by setting forth those acts or actions that are incompatible with
the best interests of the City and by directing disclosure by such officials of private,
financial or other interests in matters affecting the City. The provisions and purpose of this
Code are hereby declared to be in the best interests of the City.
B. Responsibilities of Public Office. Public officials are agents of
public purpose and hold office for the benefit of the public. They are bound to uphold the
Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of this State and to carry out
impartially the laws of the Nation, State and City and thus to foster respect for all
government. They are bound to observe in their official acts the highest standards of
morality and to discharge faithfully the duties of their office.
C. Dedicated Service. All officials of the City shall be dedicated to
fulfilling their responsibilities of office described herein. They shall be dedicated to the
public purpose and all programs developed by them shall be in the community interest.
Public officials shall not exceed their authority or breach the law or ask others to do so,
and they shall work in full cooperation with other public officials and employees unless
prohibited from so doing by law or by officially recognized confidentiality of their work.
GOLDEN VALLEY CC 19 (6-15-98)
§ 2.71
Subdivision 2. Scope of Persons Covered. The provisions of this Code of
Ethics shall be applicable to all members of the Council, Committees, and members of
advisory Boards and Commissions.
Subdivision 3. Fair and Equal Treatment.
A. Subject to the provisions of Subparagraphs E and F below, no
Council member, Commission member or Committee member, while acting as such, shall
participate in the discussion of, or vote on, any issue in which such person has any direct
financial interest or personal interest which arises from blood or marriage relationships.
"Direct financial interest" is hereby deemed to mean such an interest as would involve a
reasonable likelihood of gain having a monetary value of substance. "Blood relationships"
and "marriage relationships" shall be deemed for the purposes hereof to include only
immediate family relationships of the first degree: spouse, children, mother, father, father-
in-law, mother-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, brother, sister, sister-in-law and brother-in-
law.
B. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary above stated or implied,
whenever two or more members shall declare an interest in the matter as hereinbelow set
forth, then every member of the Council shall be required to vote on a zoning ordinance or
other form of amendment to City Code, Chapter 11, which requires a four-fifths favorable
vote for approval and/or enactment (as prescribed by pertinent provisions of the State
statutes for the State of Minnesota); provided, however, that all of such required votes by
members of the Council shall only be cast and tallied following a full public discussion of
the item being voted upon during the course of which discussion every Council member
having either a direct financial interest or personal interest as above described in this
Subdivision shall make a full disclosure of the same. (All such disclosures shall also be
made a matter of the public record along with the recording of the votes relating to the
subject matter).
C. Subject to the provisions of Subparagraphs E and F below, if a
Council member, Commission member or Committee member has a financial interest in a
business, investment, or transaction, which has a matter pending before the Council,
Commission or Committee of which such person is a member, such person shall not
participate in the discussion as such public official or vote on the matter.
GOLDEN VALLEY CC 20 (6-15-98)
§ 2.71
D. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary above stated or implied,
whenever two or more members shall declare an interest in the matter as hereinbelow set
forth, then every member of the Council shall be required to vote on a zoning ordinance or
other form of amendment to City Code, Chapter 11, which requires a four-fifths favorable
vote for approval and/or enactment (as prescribed by pertinent provisions of the State
statutes for the State of Minnesota); provided, however, that all of such required votes by
members of the Council shall only be cast and tallied following a full public discussion of
the item being voted upon during the course of which discussion every Council member
having either a direct financial interest or personal interest as above described in this
Subdivision shall make a full disclosure of the same. (All such disclosures shall also be
made a matter of the public record along with the recording of the votes relating to the
subject matter).
E. No person covered by this Code of Ethics shall take any official
action with respect to a matter in which such person has a direct financial interest or
personal interest which arises from blood or marriage relationships; provided that partici-
pation in the decision-making process on such person's own behalf as a private citizen
shall not be prescribed by this Code of Ethics, and provided further that such person may
participate in matters leading up to or preliminary to official action to the extent that such
person disclosed any such direct financial or personal interest as such person may have in
the same and to the extent that such person has no discretion to make a final controlling
judgment or vote on the same. Disclosure of any such financial or personal interest shall
be made to the Council, Board, Commission or Committee of which the person is a
member when the item appears on the agenda. Such disclosure shall be recorded in the
minutes and become a matter of public record.
F. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary above stated or implied,
whenever two or more members shall declare an interest in the matter as hereinbelow set
forth, then every member of the Council shall be required to vote on a zoning ordinance or
other form of amendment to City Code, Chapter 11, which requires a four-fifths favorable
vote for approval and/or enactment (as prescribed by pertinent provisions of the State
statutes for the State of Minnesota); provided, however, that all of such required votes by
members of the Council shall only be cast and tallied following a full public discussion of
the item being voted upon during the course of which discussion every Council member
having either a direct financial interest or personal interest as above described in this
Subdivision shall make a full disclosure of the same. (All such disclosures shall also be
made a matter of the public record along with the recording of the votes relating to the
Subject matter).
G. No person covered by this Code of Ethics shall, without proper
legal authorization, disclose confidential information concerning the property, government,
or affairs of the City, nor shall such person use such information to advance the financial
or other private interests of any person.
GOLDEN VALLEY CC 21 (6-15-98)
§ 2.71
H. No person covered by this Code of Ethics shall directly or indirectly
solicit any gift or accept or receive any gift of substance whether in the form of money,
services, loan, travel, entertainment, hospitality, promise or any other form, under
circumstances in which it could be reasonably inferred that the gift was intended to
influence such person, or could reasonably be expected to influence such person in the
performance of such person's official duties or was intended as a reward for any official
action on the part of such person.
I. No Council member shall appear in behalf of another's private
interest before the Council, any Committee, Commission or agency of the City, nor shall
such Council member represent another's private interests in any action or proceeding
against the interests of the City in which the City is a party.
J. Except as specifically authorized by Section 471.88 of Minnesota
Statutes, no person covered by this Code of Ethics who is authorized to take part in any
manner in making any sale, lease or contract in such person's official capacity shall have a
direct financial interest in that sale, lease or contract or personally benefit financially
therefrom.
Subdivision 4. Public Disclosure by Council.
A. Within 30 days After the effective datff�l
of t ' Code of Ethics each
member of Council shall file, as a p blic record, in the oof the City Clerk, a signed
statement disc ing the following:
1. A list of th
governmental agencies, mpanies, firr
doing business with the City r at some
is connected as an employee, icer, o
fiduciary (other than as a nominee r (I
financial interest, through a pension o
which such person has any fin
other securities.
A list of s
the same located within e City.
. Each person
Council, at the ti of said filing as a
required by this ubdivision.
GOLDE ALLEY CC
names of usiness corporations,
s or part rships or other business enterprises
ocatio within the City (a) with which such person
me , director, trustee, partner, advisor, consultant,
which such person has any continuing
Airement plan, shared income, or otherwise, as a
business or r f ssional association, or (c) in
rest ough the ownership o s , bonds, or
ch person's int ests in real property or rights in
files as a candidate tocome a member of the
ndidate, shall also file the di losure statement
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Code shall be for the limited purpose of advising the Council with respect to a City function
or activity or to investigate any subject of interest to the City. As such, Boards and
Commissions shall function in an advisory capacity only. The terms of all Board and
Commission members shall be fixed and determined at the time of appointment. The
Council shall appoint the members of all Boards and Commissions and may fill vacancies
for unexpired terms. A quorum shall be a simple majority of the membership and all
recommendations shall require a quorum. Members of Boards and Commissions shall
serve until their successors are appointed and qualify. The City Manager shall appoint an
administrative person to attend all meetings of Boards and Commissions.
SECTION 2.51. PLANNING COMMISSION.
Subdivision 1. Establishment and Composition. A Planning Commission
is hereby established, composed of seven (7) members, who shall serve three-year
staggered terms. Appointments shall be made by the Council at its last meeting in
February, effective March 1.
Subdivision 2. Duties and Responsibilities. It is the duty of the Planning
Commission to advise and make recommendations to the Council in all matters relating to
planning and growth of the City, including, but not limited to:
A. Develop and make recommendations to maintain, on an up-to-date
basis, the Comprehensive Plan of the City;
B. Develop and make recommendations to maintain, on an up-to-date
basis, the land use regulations needed to implement the Comprehensive Plan;
C. Develop and make recommendations for policies on other matters
relating to the social, economic and physical environment; and,
D. Advise and recommend such other functions or procedures as may
be assigned to them by the City Code or the Council.
SECTION 2.52. OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION COMMISSION.
Subdivision 1. Establishment and Composition. An Open Space and
Recreation Commission is hereby established, composed of nine (9) members, who shall
serve three-year staggered terms. Appointments shall be made by the Council at its last
meeting in February, effective March 1.
GOLDEN VALLEY CC 15 (6-15-98)
§ 2.52
Subdivision 2. Duties and Responsibilities. It is the duty of the
Commission to advise and recommend to the Council as to:
A. Revising the Comprehensive Plan relating to open space needs,
parks and recreation programs, and trail systems;
B. Policies and plans for park and recreation programs, use of open
space, and trail systems;
C. Periodically update an assessment of current programs regarding
open space, parks and recreation, and trail systems;
D. Periodically update an assessment of future needs regarding parks
and recreation, open space, and trail systems.
E. Policy and cooperative agreements with other public and private
agencies, groups or individuals relative to recreational programs; and,
F. Policy matters of budget and capital outlay for parks and recreation,
Brookview Golf Course, and park improvement fund.
Source: City Code
Effective Date: 6-30-88
SECTION 2.53. HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION.
Subdivision 1. Establishment and Composition. A Human Rights
Commission is hereby established, composed of twelve (12) members, who shall serve
three-year staggered terms. Appointments shall be made by the Council at its last meeting
in February to be effective March 1. The Council shall seek to have said appointments
reflect the ethnic, cultural, religious and other diversity of the City, including, but not limited
to, the physically challenged, senior citizens and youth.
Source: Ordinance No. 86, 2nd Series
Effective Date: 3-12-92
Subdivision 2. Policy. It is the policy of the City to encourage the
establishment and development, both publicly and privately, of equal opportunity and fair
treatment and practices in employment, housing, public transportation, public
accommodations and education for all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, sex,
religion, affiliations, national origin or ancestry.
GOLDEN VALLEY CC 16 (6-15-98)
SECTION 2.56. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
Subdivision 1. Establishment and Composition. An Environmental
Commission is hereby established, composed of seven (7) members, who shall serve
three-year staggered terms. Appointments shall be made by the Council at its last meeting
in February, effective March 1.
Subdivision 2. Duties and Responsibilities. It is the duty of the
Environmental Commission to advise and make recommendations to the Council in
matters relating to and affecting the environment. Specifically, the commission shall:
A. Develop and make recommendations to educate the public on
environmental regulations, policies, practices and tools;
B. Develop and make recommendations as an advisory review body
for amendments to or revisions of the city's Surface Water Management Plan and provide
advice as requested by the Council on other city programs and initiatives;
C. Review and make recommendations regarding the city's existing
environmental ordinances, policies and guidelines;
D. Develop and make recommendations on management practices for
the city's nature areas, public and private ponding areas, and other such city -owned
properties as directed by the City Council;
E. Participate, as directed by the City Council, in local activities
initiated by Federal and State environmental agencies such as the Minnesota Pollution
Control Agency, watershed management organizations, the Board of Water & Soil
Resources, etc.
F. Act as a recipient of citizen complaints regarding environmental
concerns and refer, as necessary, to City staff or other local, state and federal
organizations.
G. Advise and recommend such other functions or procedures as may
be assigned to them by the City Code or the Council.
Source: Ordinance No. 218, 2nd Series
Effective Date: 03-16-00
(Section 2.57 through 2.69 reserved for future expansion.)
GOLDEN VALLEY CC
SECTION 2.70. PUBLIC WORKS RESERVE FUND.
(11-30-00)
§ 2.70
City Memorandum
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763-593-8006 / 763-593-8109 (fax)
Date: December 5, 2001
To: Staff Liaisons for Commissions and Boards
From: Mary E. Anderson, Mayor
Subject: 2001 Attendance Records
Please send the years' attendance record for the Commission/Board you staff to Judy Nally
as soon as possible after the last meeting of the year.
The record is needed as the new Council considers appointments to the Commissions and
Boards. ^ ,�
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Date: December 11, 2001
Public Works
763-593-8030 / 763-593-3988 (fax)
To: Environmental Commission
From: Al Lundstrom, Environmental Coordinator
Subject: December 17, 2001 Environmental Commission Meeting
The December 17, 2001 Environmental Commission meeting has been cancelled.
Enclosed with this letter you will find the minutes of the November 2001 meeting.
Packets containing the agenda for the January 28, 2001 meeting will be sent to you in
advance of the meeting. Currently, two items have been placed on the January
agenda, Natural Resources Inventory Grant Application Update, and the 2002 Meeting
Schedule. If you have additional agenda items, please contact Jeff Oliver or me by
January 23, 2001.
Best wishes for a Merry Christmas and safe and happy New Year!
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HOME PHONE
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Linda Loomis, Chair
6677 Olson Hwy.
763-545-4659
Golden Valley, MN. 55427
Charles Cahill
952-377-8330
2900 Quail Ave. N.
763-588-5868
612-986-4424
Golden Valley, MN. 55422
Liz Elder
763-542-9448
110 Kentucky Ave. S.
(C) 612-382-4082
952-324-9350
Golden Valley, 55426
Jim Johnson
2315 Decatur Ave. N.
763-546-8584
763-546-0677
Golden Valley, MN. 55427
Roger McConico
952-829-5159
1325 Winnetka Ave. N.
763-546-0054
952-941-4700
Golden Valley, MN. 55427
Lance Ness
2045 Brunswick Ave. N.
763-545-1956
763-545-6989
Golden Valley, MN. 55422
Jerry Sandler, Vice Chair
225 Sumter Ave. S.
763-541-9346
952-541-1135
Golden Valley, MN. 55426
763-595-3511
Jim Vaughan
4343 Avondale Road
763-377-7667
952-928-2854
Golden Valley, MN. 55416
Tom Zins
8925 23`d Ave. N.
763-542-9732
763-682-7344
Golden Valley, MN. 55427
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Tracy Pharr - Gypsy Moth Egg Mass Survey - Environmental Commission Page 1
From: Tracy Pharr
To: AI Lundstrom; anderbake@isd.net; apkuentz@aol.com; awbrown@brauncorp.com;
DaFellman@prodigy.net; Dawn. L.Hill@wellsfargo.com; Jeannine Clancy; Jeff Oliver;
Shess@esgarch.com
Date: 11/6/01 3:17PM
Subject: Gypsy Moth Egg Mass Survey - Environmental Commission
The Department of Agriculture has contacted me (on short notice), and is looking for volunteers on
Thursday, November 8th in Golden Valley.
Gypsy moths are a major tree and plant defoliator. Two areas in Golden Valley adjacent to the
Minneapolis Wirth Park area have been identified as "hot spots." Traps were set out during the summer,
and a significant amount of moths were found by the Breck Ice Arena and the South Tyrol area.
If you would like to help distribute information and look for egg masses, meet representatives from the
Department of Agriculture at Breck Ice Arena this Thursday at 9:00 a.m.
The Contact at the Department of Agriculture is Kimberly T. at 651-296-6692 for further questions.
Thank you.
Al Lundstrom
Golden Valley Environmental Coordinator
7800 Golden Valley Road
Golden Valley, MN 55427
Phone: 763-593-8046
Fax: 763-593-3988
alundstrom(@ci.golden-valley.mn.us