12-17-24 City Council Agenda December 17, 2024 — 6:30 PM
Council Chambers
Hybrid Meeting
1.Call to Order
1A.Pledge of Allegiance and Land Acknowledgement
1B.Roll Call
1C.Presentation of Bill Hobbs Human Rights Award Winner
2.Additions and Corrections to Agenda
3.Consent Agenda
Approval of Consent Agenda - All items listed under this heading are considered to be routine by
the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no discussion of these items
unless a Council Member so requests in which event the item will be removed from the general
order of business and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
3A.Approval of City Check Registers
3B.Licenses:
3B.1.Approve 2025 Cigarette/Tobacco License Renewals
3B.2.Approve 2025 Therapeutic Massage Facility License Renewals
3B.3.Approve Temporary On-Sale Liquor License - The Loppet Foundation
3B.4.Receive and File - Gambling License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement -
Carondelet Catholic School
3C.Bids, Quotes, and Contracts:
3C.1.Approve Purchase and Installation of Parts to Outfit the Police Mobile Command Van from
Emergency Automotive Technologies, Inc.
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City of Golden Valley City Council Regular Meeting December 17, 2024 — 6:30 PM
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3C.2.Approve Purchase of Two Tandem Axle Truck Chassis from Nuss Truck & Equipment
3C.3.Approve Change Order #3 with Minger Construction for Trunk Highway 55 Lift Station
Relocation Project (Proj. No. 20-18)
3C.4.Approve Cooperative Agreement with the Bassett Creek Watershed Management
Commission for Bassett Creek Main Stem Restoration Project 2024CR-M (Regent Avenue to
Golden Valley Road)
3C.5.Approve Contract for Budget Preparation Software
3C.6.Approve First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Just Love LLC
3C.7.Approve Purchase of Axon Taser Bundle for the Golden Valley Police Department
3D.Grants and Donations:
3D.1.Adopt Resolution No. 24-080 Authorizing Application for the MnDOT Safe Routes to School
Planning Assistance Grant
3D.2.Adopt Resolution No. 24-081 - Closeout of American Rescue Plan Act Grant Projects
3D.3.Adopt Resolution No. 24-082 Accepting a Donation from the Crime Prevention Fund for
Entertainment at the Trunk-or-Treat Event
3D.4.Adopt Resolution No. 24-083 Accepting Donations of Ongoing Programs
3E.Receive and File the User Experience Framework Plan
3F.Approval of Legislative Priorities for 2025
3G.Approve 2025 City Calendar and Meeting Dates
3H.Adopt Resolution No. 24-084 Approving Amendment to Compensation and Classification
Tables
3I.Adopt Resolution No. 24-085 Approving Updated Golden Valley Police Department Policy
Manual
4.Public Hearing
4A.Site Plan Review and Public Hearing Code Amendments, Ordinance No. 791 and Resolution
No. 24-086
5.Old Business - None.
6.New Business
All Ordinances listed under this heading are eligible for public input.
6A.Second Reading of Ordinance No. 789 - Adult Use Cannabis Registration Ordinance and
Adoption of Resolution No. 24-087 Approving Summary Publication
6B.Second Reading of Ordinance No. 790 Right-of-Way Management (Telecommunications)
6C.Review of Council Calendar
6D.Mayor and Council Communications
1. Other Committee/Meeting updates
7.Adjournment
City of Golden Valley City Council Regular Meeting December 17, 2024 — 6:30 PM
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Human Resources
763-512-2345 / 763-512-2344 (fax)
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
December 17, 2024
Agenda Item
1C. Presentation of Bill Hobbs Human Rights Award Winner
Prepared By
Seth Kaempfer, Equity and Inclusion Manager
Summary
The City established a human rights award in 1999, named for William Hobbs, who received the first
award for his 30 years of service on the Human Rights Commission. After receiving his award Hobbs
shared that all efforts to make lasting change involve city government, schools, businesses, and
congregations. " We should continue to work together to succeed with those things that serve us best
and leave alone those things that tend to divide us."
Criteria considered:
Nominees must live, work, or conduct business in Golden Valley during the nomination year.
Nominees’ activities proposed for recognition should have a positive impact or clearly improved
understanding or cooperation in the areas of race, color, religion, gender, national origin,
disability, age, sexual orientation, or familial status.
Nominees’ services must be either voluntary or above and beyond a paid employee's usual job
responsibilities.
Members of the Golden Valley Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission are not eligible for
the award while serving on the commission.
It is with great pleasure to announce that this year there are two recipients of the Diversity, Equity,
and Inclusion Commission's Bill Hobbs Human Rights Award. This year the Commission is awarding
both Christopher Robinson and Trey Gladney.
Award Recipients
Christopher Robinson
As the chair of Golden Valley Pride, Christopher Robinson exemplifies the various aspects of this
award. Throughout the year, Christopher makes time to ideate and collaborate amongst the board
and volunteers while also continually fostering relationships across the west metro to put on the
largest Minnesotan suburban pride festival. Through his leadership and relationship building, he helps
to create a welcoming, safe, and celebratory festival and city for the LGBTQIA+ community.
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Furthermore, Christopher's dedication and deep compassion allows for community to have a
liberatory gathering space in a time that can feel so dark for queer and trans individuals.
Trey Gladney
As both the chair and one of the founding members of PRIME, Trey Gladney has created broad impact
regarding racial equity in Golden Valley and shed light on the various inequities that continue to
impact people of color. Trey has specifically engaged with local businesses, organizations, and
agencies within Golden Valley to better understand and examine the need to contract agreement and
supplier engagement so that it is more equitable and inclusive, especially as it relates to supporting
small and minority owned businesses. As a strong civic volunteer, Trey takes an active part in the
movement to effect change in Golden Valley, promoting racial equity and inclusion to continually
create a welcoming and vibrant Golden Valley.
Financial or Budget Considerations
NA
Legal Considerations
This item does not require legal review.
Equity Considerations
Recognizing community members that are making an impact in Golden Valley lives into the City's
focus on diversity by intentionally recognizing, understanding, and celebrating the differences and
lived experiences of community.
Recommended Action
Present the 2024 Bill Hobbs Human Rights Award to Christopher Robinson and Trey Gladney.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Administrative Services
763-512-2345 / 763-512-2344 (fax)
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
December 17, 2024
Agenda Item
3A. Approval of City Check Registers
Prepared By
Jennifer Hoffman, Accounting Manager
Summary
Approval of the check register for various vendor claims against the City of Golden Valley.
Document is located on city website at the following location:
http://weblink.ci.golden-valley.mn.us/WebLink/Browse.aspx?
id=1037405&dbid=0&repo=GoldenValley
The check register(s) for approval:
12-04-2024 Check Register
12-11-2024 Check Register
Financial or Budget Considerations
The check register is attached with the financing sources at the front of the document. Each check has
a program code(s) where it was charged.
Legal Considerations
Not Applicable
Equity Considerations
Not Applicable
Recommended Action
Motion to authorize the payment of the bills as submitted.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Legal
763-512-2345 / 763-512-2344 (fax)
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
December 17, 2024
Agenda Item
3B.1. Approve 2025 Cigarette/Tobacco License Renewals
Prepared By
Theresa Schyma, City Clerk
Summary
The following establishments are due for renewal of their Cigarette/Tobacco license for the 2025
license term. The applicants listed below have met City Code requirements for the renewal of their
licenses and staff is recommending approval contingent upon receipt their completed documentation
and payment.
Amstar Gas Station, 9405 Medicine Lake Road
Down in the Valley, Inc., 8020 Olson Memorial Highway
Feist Automotive Group, 1875 Lilac Drive North
Golden Valley Country Club, 7001 Golden Valley Road
Golden Valley Holiday Store #3520, 600 Boone Avenue North
Golden Valley Liquor Barrel, 7890 Olson Memorial Highway
Holiday Stationstores, Inc., 7925 Wayzata Boulevard
Schuller’s Tavern, 7345 Country Club Drive
Speedway #4443, 1930 Douglas Drive
Speedway #4497, 6955 Market Street
Financial or Budget Considerations
Fees received for tobacco license renewals are budgeted, and defray costs the City incurs to
administer and enforce tobacco license regulations and requirements. No licenses are issued until full
payment is received.
Legal Considerations
This item does not require legal review.
Equity Considerations
This item does not require equity review.
Recommended Action
Motion to approve the renewal of the Cigarette/Tobacco licenses for the applicants above from
January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Legal
763-512-2345 / 763-512-2344 (fax)
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
December 17, 2024
Agenda Item
3B.2. Approve 2025 Therapeutic Massage Facility License Renewals
Prepared By
Theresa Schyma, City Clerk
Summary
The following establishments have are due for renewal of their Therapeutic Massage Facility license
for the 2025 license term. The applicants listed below have met City Code requirements for the
renewal of their licenses and staff is recommending approval of the following license renewals
contingent upon receipt of their payment, completed documentation, and successful background
checks.
Deep Massage Therapy, 6480 Wayzata Boulevard
Massage Envy, 7704 Olson Memorial Highway
Refined Health & Wellness, 810 Lilac Drive N, Suite 203
Two Little Hands, 8441 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 135
Financial or Budget Considerations
Fees received for massage establishment license renewals are budgeted, and defray costs the City
incurs to administer and enforce license regulations and requirements. No licenses are issued until full
payment is received.
Legal Considerations
This item does not require legal review.
Equity Considerations
This item does not require equity review.
Recommended Action
Motion to approve the renewal of the Therapeutic Massage Facility licenses for the applicants above
from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Legal
763-512-2345 / 763-512-2344 (fax)
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
December 17, 2024
Agenda Item
3B.3. Approve Temporary On-Sale Liquor License - The Loppet Foundation
Prepared By
Theresa Schyma, City Clerk
Summary
The Loppet Foundation has applied for a temporary on-sale liquor license for the 2025 City of Lakes
Loppet Festival event at 1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway from Saturday, February 1 through Sunday,
February 2, 2025.
Golden Valley City Code does allow temporary on-sale liquor licenses to be issued to a club or
charitable, religious, or other nonprofit organization with Council approval. A certificate of liability
insurance naming the City as an additional insured is also required and has been provided by the
applicant.
Financial or Budget Considerations
Fees received for temporary liquor licenses help to defray costs the City incurs to administer license
requirements.
Legal Considerations
This item does not require legal review.
Equity Considerations
This item does not require equity review.
Recommended Action
Motion to approve a temporary on-sale liquor license for The Loppet Foundation, 1221 Theodore
Wirth Parkway, for the City of Lakes Loppet Festival event from Saturday, February 1 through Sunday,
February 2, 2025.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Legal
763-512-2345 / 763-512-2344 (fax)
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
December 17, 2024
Agenda Item
3B.4. Receive and File - Gambling License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - Carondelet
Catholic School
Prepared By
Theresa Schyma, City Clerk
Summary
Carondelet Catholic School, a non-profit organization, has applied for a Gambling License Exemption to
conduct gambling (raffle) for a fundraising event at the Metropolitan Club and Ballroom, 5418
Wayzata Boulevard, on March 15, 2025.
As per State Statute organizations that conduct gambling within the City limits have to submit an
application for a lawful gambling permit to the State after the permit has been approved or denied by
the City. Depending upon the timing of the permit the applicants may request the City to waive the
30-day waiting period.
Legal Considerations
This item does not require legal review.
Equity Considerations
Approving lawful gambling exemptions gives nonprofit organizations the opportunity to create
relationships within the community and make connections that can help provide unbiased programs
and services to those in need.
Recommended Action
Motion to receive and file the gambling license exemption and approve the waiver of notice
requirement for Carondelet Catholic School to conduct gambling (raffle) for a fundraising event at the
Metropolitan Club and Ballroom, 5418 Wayzata Boulevard, on March 15, 2025.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Public Works
763-512-2345 / 763-512-2344 (fax)
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
December 17, 2024
Agenda Item
3C.1. Approve Purchase and Installation of Parts to Outfit the Police Mobile Command Van from
Emergency Automotive Technologies, Inc.
Prepared By
Tim Kieffer, Public Works Director
Virgil Green, Police Chief
Marshall Beugen, Street and Vehicle Maintenance Superintendent
Summary
Council approved the purchase of a Mobile Command Van on March 19, 2024. Staff has taken delivery
of the van and needs to purchase and install parts to make it operational.
Staff recommends purchasing and installing the parts from the state contract through the State of
Minnesota’s cooperative purchasing venture (CPV). The Minnesota Materials Management Division
has awarded contract number 248318 through the CPV.
Financial or Budget Considerations
Funding will come from the State Public Safety Fund.
Legal Considerations
The proposed equipment will be purchased following Minn. Stat. § 471.345 Subd. 15 Cooperative
purchasing.
(a) Municipalities may contract for the purchase of supplies, materials, or equipment by utilizing
contracts that are available through the state's cooperative purchasing venture authorized by section
16C.11. For a contract estimated to exceed $25,000, a municipality must consider the availability, price
and quality of supplies, materials, or equipment available through the state's cooperative purchasing
venture before purchasing through another source.
Equity Considerations
Certified Targeted Group/Economically Disadvantaged/Veteran-Owned small businesses receive a 12%
preference from the Office of State Procurement.
Recommended Action
Motion to approve purchase and installation of parts to outfit the Police Mobile Command Van from
Emergency Automotive Technologies, Inc. in the amount of $85,419.57.
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Supporting Documents
Emergency Automotive Technologies, Inc. Quote
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Date
10/28/2024
Quote #
AW102824-40
Name / Address
GOLDEN VALLEY PUBLIC WORKS
7800 GOLDEN VALLEY RD
GOLDEN VALLEY, MN 55427
Ship To
GOLDEN VALLEY PUBLIC WORKS
ATTN: MARSHALL BEUGEN
7800 GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD
GOLDEN VALLEY, MN 55427
P.O. No.Terms
Net 30
Quote Valid Until
11/27/2024
Rep
ALW
Account #FOB
ORIGIN
2755 Geneva Avenue North
Oakdale, MN 55128
651-765-2657
orders@eatimn.com
All EATI production sales orders will have parts and labor invoiced seperately. You
will receive an invoice for your parts once they are received and ready for the build. If
you would like to turn this quote into an order, please notify your sales rep ASAP.
Item Description EATI Cost or Contract #Qty Margin Contract Price Total
VEHICLE 2024 FORD TRANSIT MID-ROOF DRONE
VAN - BLACK EXTERIOR
1 0.00 0.00
CONTACT CONTACT INFO FOR VEHICLE:
Mike Hanzalik -
mhanzalik@goldenvalleymn.gov
763-593-8104
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CONTRACT N... STATE OF MINNESOTA CONTRACT
RELEASE: V-30(5), CONTRACT
NUMBER 248318 - MSP & CPV
1 0.00 0.00
POLICY PARTS AND LABOR WILL BE
INVOICED SEPARATELY. YOUR
PARTS WILL BE INVOICED COMPLETE
ONCE THEY ARE RECEIVED. YOUR
PARTS WILL BE MARKED WITH YOUR
NAME AND ORDER NUMBER, AND
WILL BE HELD IN OUR WAREHOUSE.
YOU MAY, AT YOUR DISCRETION,
REQUEST THAT THE PARTS BE
DELIVERED TO YOU OR YOU MAY
PICK THEM UP. (DELIVERY CHARGES
MAY APPLY). LABOR, STRIP, SHOP
SUPPLIES, ETC., WILL BE INVOICED
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Quote
Date
10/28/2024
Quote #
AW102824-40
Name / Address
GOLDEN VALLEY PUBLIC WORKS
7800 GOLDEN VALLEY RD
GOLDEN VALLEY, MN 55427
Ship To
GOLDEN VALLEY PUBLIC WORKS
ATTN: MARSHALL BEUGEN
7800 GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD
GOLDEN VALLEY, MN 55427
P.O. No.Terms
Net 30
Quote Valid Until
11/27/2024
Rep
ALW
Account #FOB
ORIGIN
2755 Geneva Avenue North
Oakdale, MN 55128
651-765-2657
orders@eatimn.com
All EATI production sales orders will have parts and labor invoiced seperately. You
will receive an invoice for your parts once they are received and ready for the build. If
you would like to turn this quote into an order, please notify your sales rep ASAP.
Item Description EATI Cost or Contract #Qty Margin Contract Price Total
CUSTOMER S... **********CUSTOMER TO SUPPLY THE
FOLLOWING***********
MOBILE 800MHZ RADIO, VERIZON
MOBILE 5G ROUTER, COMPUTER
TABLET, TABLET DOCKING STATION,
TABLET POWER SUPPLY, REAR TV,
FRONT TV, 2 DRIVER'S SIDE
WORKSTATION MONITORS WITH
HDMI INPUTS
1 0.00 0.00
C399 WHELEN CENCOM CORE AMPLIFIER
CONTROL MODULE - SPECIFY
CONTROL HEAD AND CANPORT
INSTALL KITS SEPARATELY
MSP 2483181 713.85 713.85
C399K5 WHELEN CENCOM CORE CANPORT
INSTALL KIT F/2020+ FORD
EXPEDITION, SUPER DUTY, AND
TRANSIT GATEWAY INSTALLATION
KIT
NASPO 1702161 100.34 100.34
CCTL7 WHELEN CENCOM CORE CONTROL
HEAD - 21 PUSHBUTTONS, 4 POSITION
SLIDE SWITCH AND MICROPHONE
WITH EXTENSION CABLE
MSP 2483181 238.84 238.84
CEM16 WHELEN CENCOM CORE 16 OUT 4 IN
WECAN-X EXPANSION MODULE -
ONLY FOR USE WITH CENCOM CORE
SYSTEM
MSP 2483182 171.52 343.04
SA315 WHELEN 100 WATT COMPOSITE
HOUSING SIREN SPEAKER -
BRACKETS SOLD SEPARATELY
MSP 2483181 207.99 207.99
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Quote
Date
10/28/2024
Quote #
AW102824-40
Name / Address
GOLDEN VALLEY PUBLIC WORKS
7800 GOLDEN VALLEY RD
GOLDEN VALLEY, MN 55427
Ship To
GOLDEN VALLEY PUBLIC WORKS
ATTN: MARSHALL BEUGEN
7800 GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD
GOLDEN VALLEY, MN 55427
P.O. No.Terms
Net 30
Quote Valid Until
11/27/2024
Rep
ALW
Account #FOB
ORIGIN
2755 Geneva Avenue North
Oakdale, MN 55128
651-765-2657
orders@eatimn.com
All EATI production sales orders will have parts and labor invoiced seperately. You
will receive an invoice for your parts once they are received and ready for the build. If
you would like to turn this quote into an order, please notify your sales rep ASAP.
Item Description EATI Cost or Contract #Qty Margin Contract Price Total
SAK9 WHELEN UNIVERSAL BAIL-STYLE
MOUNTING BRACKET FOR SA315P
SIREN SPEAKER
NASPO 1702161 29.58 29.58
BSFW52X WHELEN WECAN-X 12 LAMP
INNER-EDGE FOR 2020+ FORD
TRANSIT - DRIVER AND PASSENGER
SIDES - SPECIFY MODULES
SEPARATELY
NASPO 1702161 807.36 807.36
ISDD WHELEN DUO+ SERIES LINEAR LED
FLASHER - RED/WHITE
NASPO 1702166 35.38 212.28
ISDE WHELEN DUO+ SERIES LINEAR LED
FLASHER - BLUE/WHITE
NASPO 1702166 35.38 212.28
ETFBSSN-P SOUNDOFF SOLID STATE TAIL LIGHT
FLASHER - 12 WIRE - ISOLATED
POSITIVE OUTPUTS
MSP 2483181 54.40 54.40
EMPS2STS4D SOUNDOFF MPOWER 4" STUD MOUNT
LIGHTHEAD - RED/WHITE - 12 LED
DUAL COLOR - EDGE BRACKET SOLD
SEPARATELY ***HOOD LIP***
NASPO 1652701 124.95 124.95
EMPS2STS4E SOUNDOFF MPOWER 4" STUD MOUNT
LIGHTHEAD - BLUE/WHITE - 12 LED
DUAL COLOR - EDGE BRACKET SOLD
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NASPO 1652701 124.95 124.95
PMP2BKEDGE SOUNDOFF MPOWER STUD MOUNT 4"
LIGHTHEAD BRACKET - EDGE
BRACKET
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EMPSA05C2-D SOUNDOFF 4X2 MPOWER - 24 LED
DUAL COLOR - STUD MOUNT -
RED/WHITE ***GRILLE***
MSP 2483181 154.88 154.88
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Quote
Date
10/28/2024
Quote #
AW102824-40
Name / Address
GOLDEN VALLEY PUBLIC WORKS
7800 GOLDEN VALLEY RD
GOLDEN VALLEY, MN 55427
Ship To
GOLDEN VALLEY PUBLIC WORKS
ATTN: MARSHALL BEUGEN
7800 GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD
GOLDEN VALLEY, MN 55427
P.O. No.Terms
Net 30
Quote Valid Until
11/27/2024
Rep
ALW
Account #FOB
ORIGIN
2755 Geneva Avenue North
Oakdale, MN 55128
651-765-2657
orders@eatimn.com
All EATI production sales orders will have parts and labor invoiced seperately. You
will receive an invoice for your parts once they are received and ready for the build. If
you would like to turn this quote into an order, please notify your sales rep ASAP.
Item Description EATI Cost or Contract #Qty Margin Contract Price Total
EMPSA05C2-E SOUNDOFF 4X2 MPOWER - 24 LED
DUAL COLOR - STUD MOUNT -
BLUE/WHITE ***GRILLE***
MSP 2483181 154.88 154.88
PMPSADGSB SOUNDOFF MPOWER 4'X2' STUD
MOUNT LIGHTHEAD BRACKET - 90
DEGREE DECK/GRILLE BRACKET
MSP 2483182 13.87 27.74
EMPS2QMS4J SOUNDOFF MPOWER 4" 12 LED DUAL
COLOR QUICK MOUNT LIGHTHEAD -
VHB ADHESIVE SURFACE MOUNT
RED/BLUE ***REAR DOOR EDGE***
NASPO 1652702 124.95 249.90
EMPSA05BT-J SOUNDOFF SIGNAL 4X2 MPOWER - 24
LED DUAL COLOR QUICK MOUNT -
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NASPO 1652702 179.52 359.04
PSJ02FCR WHELEN STRIP-LITE PLUS DUO
SURFACE MOUNT LIGHT - RED/BLUE
LED'S WITH CLEAR LENS ***BOTH
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HIGH***
NASPO 1702164 123.54 494.16
WSLB WHELEN WORKSIDE STRIP LIGHT
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SIDES - 1 FRONT, 1 BACK - MOUNTED
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NASPO 1702164 226.78 907.12
T792HL-LOPR...TOMAR OPTICOM COMPATIBLE LOW
PROFILE PROGRAMMABLE CODED
EMITTER W/ REMOTE POWER SUPPLY
AND SEPERATE 970A-PRE LOW
PROFILE LIGHT HEAD ASSEMBLY
WITH BLACK BEZEL
530.401 25%707.20 707.20
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Quote
Date
10/28/2024
Quote #
AW102824-40
Name / Address
GOLDEN VALLEY PUBLIC WORKS
7800 GOLDEN VALLEY RD
GOLDEN VALLEY, MN 55427
Ship To
GOLDEN VALLEY PUBLIC WORKS
ATTN: MARSHALL BEUGEN
7800 GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD
GOLDEN VALLEY, MN 55427
P.O. No.Terms
Net 30
Quote Valid Until
11/27/2024
Rep
ALW
Account #FOB
ORIGIN
2755 Geneva Avenue North
Oakdale, MN 55128
651-765-2657
orders@eatimn.com
All EATI production sales orders will have parts and labor invoiced seperately. You
will receive an invoice for your parts once they are received and ready for the build. If
you would like to turn this quote into an order, please notify your sales rep ASAP.
Item Description EATI Cost or Contract #Qty Margin Contract Price Total
MOTO-VLF TOMAR VISIBLE LIGHT FILTER FOR
-LOPRO & -MOTO SERIES EMITTERS
82.641 25% 110.18 110.18
NMO58AU-NC NMO ANTENNA BASE WITH 17 FT
CABLE WITHOUT CONNECTOR
(REPLACES BM-NC) NMO58AU-NC
MSP 2483181 16.61 16.61
LP800NMOU LO PROFILE 800 MHZ BLACK LARSEN
LP800NMOUD
53.391 25% 71.18 71.18
FI-IN2851 PANORAMA GPSD 4X4 MIMO REEF
SHARKEE ANTENNA - LOW PROFILE
MULTIBAND 4G/5G ROOF MOUNT
ANTENNA - WITH 5M CABLE SET
319.521 25%426.02 426.02
GRAPHIC SET BLACK VINYL APPLIED TO INSIDE OF
REAR AND SIDE DOOR WINDOWS FOR
100% LIGHT BLOCKAGE
180.001 25% 240.00 240.00
SUBLET WEBASTO AUXILIARY TIE-IN REAR
HVAC SYSTEM WITH IBIZA
WALL-MOUNT INTERIOR UNIT
4,750.001 25%6,333.33 6,333.33
INSULATION ... ACOUSTIC/THERMAL INTERIOR
INSULATION PACKAGE
300.001 25% 400.00 400.00
RED/WHITE L...RED/WHITE SWITCHABLE/DIMMABLE
LED INTERIOR LIGHTING PACKAGE -
INCLUDES OVERHEAD INTERIOR
STRIPS, UNDERCABINET STRIPS, AND
REAR COMPARTMENT OVERHEAD
STRIPS WITH PUSHBUTTON
CONTROLS
750.001 25%1,000.00 1,000.00
7507B BLUE SEA 12 AMP 12V DECKHAND
DIMMER
37.811 25% 50.41 50.41
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Quote
Date
10/28/2024
Quote #
AW102824-40
Name / Address
GOLDEN VALLEY PUBLIC WORKS
7800 GOLDEN VALLEY RD
GOLDEN VALLEY, MN 55427
Ship To
GOLDEN VALLEY PUBLIC WORKS
ATTN: MARSHALL BEUGEN
7800 GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD
GOLDEN VALLEY, MN 55427
P.O. No.Terms
Net 30
Quote Valid Until
11/27/2024
Rep
ALW
Account #FOB
ORIGIN
2755 Geneva Avenue North
Oakdale, MN 55128
651-765-2657
orders@eatimn.com
All EATI production sales orders will have parts and labor invoiced seperately. You
will receive an invoice for your parts once they are received and ready for the build. If
you would like to turn this quote into an order, please notify your sales rep ASAP.
Item Description EATI Cost or Contract #Qty Margin Contract Price Total
7506B BLUE SEA 6 AMP 12V DECKHAND
DIMMER
32.582 25%43.44 86.88
EX-MISC SUP... INTERIOR WALL AND CEILING
CONSTRUCTION AND FINISHING
MATERIALS, WIRING, AND
INSTALLATION MATERIALS/SUPPLIES
4,500.001 25% 6,000.00 6,000.00
SWIVEL SEA...PASSENGER'S SEAT SWIVEL KIT FOR
2013+ FORD TRANSIT VANS
399.001 25%532.00 532.00
MULTIPLUS-I... VICTRON ENERGY MULTIPLUS-II
INVERTER/CHARGER - 12V INPUT
WITH 3KVA INVERTER AND 120 AMP
CHARGER ***PARALLEL
OPERATION***
860.802 25% 1,147.73 2,295.46
LYNX POWE...VICTRON ENERGY LYNX
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM POWER INPUT
MODULE
119.941 25%159.92 159.92
LYNX SHUNT... VICTRON ENERGY LYNX SHUNT
VE.CAN 1000A SHUNT FOR LYNX
MODULE DC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
302.011 25% 402.68 402.68
LYNX DISTRI...VICTRON ENERGY LYNX
DISTRIBUTION DISTRIBUTION
SYSTEM
171.232 25%171.23 342.46
GX TOUCH 50 VICTRON ENERGY GX TOUCH 50 5'
TOUCHSCREEN FOR CERBO GX
CONTROLLER
187.131 25% 249.50 249.50
7622 BLUE SEA ML-ACR AUTOMATIC
CHARGING RELAY WITH MANUAL
CONTROL - 12VDC - 500A - TINNED
CONTROL WIRES
132.681 25%176.90 176.90
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Quote
Date
10/28/2024
Quote #
AW102824-40
Name / Address
GOLDEN VALLEY PUBLIC WORKS
7800 GOLDEN VALLEY RD
GOLDEN VALLEY, MN 55427
Ship To
GOLDEN VALLEY PUBLIC WORKS
ATTN: MARSHALL BEUGEN
7800 GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD
GOLDEN VALLEY, MN 55427
P.O. No.Terms
Net 30
Quote Valid Until
11/27/2024
Rep
ALW
Account #FOB
ORIGIN
2755 Geneva Avenue North
Oakdale, MN 55128
651-765-2657
orders@eatimn.com
All EATI production sales orders will have parts and labor invoiced seperately. You
will receive an invoice for your parts once they are received and ready for the build. If
you would like to turn this quote into an order, please notify your sales rep ASAP.
Item Description EATI Cost or Contract #Qty Margin Contract Price Total
5510E BLUE SEA E-SERIES DUAL CIRCUIT
BATTERY SWITCH
30.782 25% 41.04 82.08
AGM 12-200 VICTRON ENERGY 12V 200AH AGM
DEEP CYCLE BATTERY
419.772 25%559.69 1,119.38
8058B BLUE SEA SYSTEMS 3 CIRCUIT 120V
AC BREAKER PANEL - INCLUDES 3x 15
AMP A-SERIES WHITE TOGGLE
CIRCUIT BREAKERS, INDICATORS,
AND BASIC LABEL SET
104.071 25% 142.76 142.76
091-20WP-120 KUSSMAUL NON-WATERPROOF - 20
AMP 120 VOLT NEMA 5-20P AUTO
EJECT 12 VOLT SOLENOID - WHITE
COVER
228.621 25%304.82 304.82
A10-30INBKVP VALTERRA - 30 AMP 120V
TWIST-LOCK POWER INLET - BLACK
34.651 25% 46.20 46.20
A10-3025ED90 VALTERRA - TT-30 AMP 120V 90
DEGREE RV CORDSET
96.071 25%128.09 128.09
ATS301 PARALLAX 30 AMP AUTOMATIC
TRANSFER SWITCH - HARDWIRED -
FOR SHORE/AUTO EJECT AUTO
SELECT
118.201 25% 157.60 157.60
8X8HDMI 8X8 HDMI MATRIX ROUTER WITH
SCALER AND ADIO DE-EMBEDDER
799.951 25%1,066.60 1,066.60
EX-MISC SUP... HDMI CABLING, JACKS, RACEWAY
WALLPLATES, TV MOUNTS, RACK
HARDWARE, ETC.
600.001 25% 800.00 800.00
CUSTOM INT...CUSTOM INTERIOR PACKAGE PER
CUSTOMER SPEC - DIVIDER WALL
BEHIND WHEEL WELLS, REAR TV
27,400.001 25%36,533.33 36,533.33
Page 7 18
Quote
Date
10/28/2024
Quote #
AW102824-40
Name / Address
GOLDEN VALLEY PUBLIC WORKS
7800 GOLDEN VALLEY RD
GOLDEN VALLEY, MN 55427
Ship To
GOLDEN VALLEY PUBLIC WORKS
ATTN: MARSHALL BEUGEN
7800 GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD
GOLDEN VALLEY, MN 55427
P.O. No.Terms
Net 30
Quote Valid Until
11/27/2024
Rep
ALW
Account #FOB
ORIGIN
2755 Geneva Avenue North
Oakdale, MN 55128
651-765-2657
orders@eatimn.com
All EATI production sales orders will have parts and labor invoiced seperately. You
will receive an invoice for your parts once they are received and ready for the build. If
you would like to turn this quote into an order, please notify your sales rep ASAP.
Item Description EATI Cost or Contract #Qty Margin Contract Price Total
COMPARTMENT WITH ELECTRONICS
CABINET BELOW TV AND SPACE AND
TIE-DOWN TRACKS FOR FOLDING
TABLES WITH POWER AND HDMI
CONNECTIONS - FRONT
COMPARTMENT WITH TV ON DIVIDER
WALL, TIE DOWN TRACKS ON
PASSENGER'S SIDE FOR EQUIPMENT
CASES - DUAL DRIVER'S SIDE
WORKSTATIONS WITH UPPER
STORAGE CABINETS WITH WIDE
DOORS, CORIAN COUNTERTOP
WORKSTATION WITH DATACOM
RACEWAY, PENCIL DRAWERS, AND
COMMON CENTER STORAGE
DRAWERS WITH EQUIPMENT RACK
FOR HDMI MATRIX - MATTE BLACK
POWDER COATED HVAC UNIT
PROTECTIVE ENCLOSURE ON
PASSENGER'S SIDE BEHIND SLIDING
DOOR - REMOVABLE SERVICE PANEL
FOR PASSENGER'S SIDE SLIDING
DOOR - CUSTOM DRY-ERASE
WHITEBOARD PANELS - WALLS AND
CEILING TO BE FINISHED IN SOUND
ABSORBING SYNTHETIC CARPET IN
CUSTOMER'S CHOICE OF STANDARD
COLOR - CABINETS TO BE FINISHED IN
CUSTOMER'S CHOICE OF STANDARD
Page 8 19
Quote
Date
10/28/2024
Quote #
AW102824-40
Name / Address
GOLDEN VALLEY PUBLIC WORKS
7800 GOLDEN VALLEY RD
GOLDEN VALLEY, MN 55427
Ship To
GOLDEN VALLEY PUBLIC WORKS
ATTN: MARSHALL BEUGEN
7800 GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD
GOLDEN VALLEY, MN 55427
P.O. No.Terms
Net 30
Quote Valid Until
11/27/2024
Rep
ALW
Account #FOB
ORIGIN
2755 Geneva Avenue North
Oakdale, MN 55128
651-765-2657
orders@eatimn.com
All EATI production sales orders will have parts and labor invoiced seperately. You
will receive an invoice for your parts once they are received and ready for the build. If
you would like to turn this quote into an order, please notify your sales rep ASAP.
Item Description EATI Cost or Contract #Qty Margin Contract Price Total
POWDER COATES FOR FRAMES AND
PANELS - CUSTOMER'S CHOICE OF
COLOR FOR CORIAN SOLID
COUNTERTOPS
REPLACEME... REMOVAL OF OEM VINYL REAR
FLOORING AND TRIM, ADD CUSTOM
ALUMINUM SUBFLOOR WITH
COMMERCIAL VINYL FLOOR AND
POWDER COATED ALUMINUM TRIM
4200.001 25%5,600.00 5,600.00
LABOR-SP MN STATE PATROL CONTRACT
#248318 - LABOR RATE FOR UPFIT OF
SPECIALTY VEHICLE NOT ITEMIZED
IN CONTRACT
MSP 248318130 110.00 14,300.00
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Total $85,419.57
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Public Works
763-512-2345 / 763-512-2344 (fax)
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
December 17, 2024
Agenda Item
3C.2. Approve Purchase of Two Tandem Axle Truck Chassis from Nuss Truck & Equipment
Prepared By
Tim Kieffer, Public Works Director
Marshall Beugen, Street and Vehicle Maintenance Superintendent
Summary
The replacement purchase of unit 700, a 2006 water truck, and Unit 795, a 2012 tandem axle dump
truck, were approved by Council on January 16, 2024. Due to supply chain issues and delays in
manufacturing, the trucks are expected to be built sometime in quarter two of 2026. Therefore, staff
proposed to cancel the orders and purchase Volvo instead of Mack chassis. The only difference
between the two manufacturers is the rear differential axle and cab.
Staff proposes to purchase the trucks from the state contract through the State of Minnesota’s
cooperative purchasing venture (CPV). The Minnesota Materials Management Division awarded the
following contracts through the CPV:
Contract No.Item Vendor Amount
242595 2025 Volvo Tandem Axle Cab and Chassis Nuss Truck & Equipment $169,047.72
242595 2025 Volvo Tandem Axle Cab and Chassis Nuss Truck & Equipment $161,746.05
Total Purchase Price Less Tax, Title, and License $330,793.77
The price increase is $18,079.40 from the previously approved amount which should be offset by
inflation and surcharges the manufacture is likely to impose in 2026. The total cost for both trucks
including outfitting is $822,517.77.
Financial or Budget Considerations
The 2024-2033 Vehicle and Equipment Capital Improvement Program (CIP) included $400,000 for the
purchase of a water truck (V&E-149) in 2024 and $315,000 for the purchase of a dump truck (V&E-188)
in 2025. Additional funding was to come from the sale of asset and reserves.
Legal Considerations
The proposed equipment will be purchased following Minn. Stat. § 471.345 Subd. 15 Cooperative
purchasing.
(a) Municipalities may contract for the purchase of supplies, materials, or equipment by utilizing
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contracts that are available through the state's cooperative purchasing venture authorized by section
16C.11. For a contract estimated to exceed $25,000, a municipality must consider the availability, price
and quality of supplies, materials, or equipment available through the state's cooperative purchasing
venture before purchasing through another source.
Equity Considerations
Certified Targeted Group/Economically Disadvantaged/Veteran-Owned small businesses receive a 12%
preference from the Office of State Procurement.
Recommended Action
Motion to approve purchase of two tandem axle truck chassis from Nuss Truck & Equipment in the
amount of $330,793.77.
Supporting Documents
Nuss Truck & Equipment Quotes
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VENDOR NAME
MAKE AND MODEL
This section for use when ordering MNDOT T-647(5)
WB 214
CA 146 Grand Total 169,047.72$
AF 63"
Rear Ratio 4.3
Cab Color White
Wheel
Color
Aluminum
Notes
Code Spec #Description Qty 2025 Price Subtotal
VHD64F300 1.0 Price for Base Unit:1 125,579.00$ 125,579.00$
1.9 1
2.0 FRAME OPTIONS 1
403003 2.4 Frame fastener option (bolt or huck spun)1 STD
403010 2.8 11.81"x3.54"x.44"., R.B.M. 2,820,000, S.M. 23.5, PSI,120,000 CT 1 562.00$ 562.00$
370407 3.5 20,800 front axle and matching suspension 1 $ 1,079.00 1,079.00$
371071 3.7 Heavy duty front axle shocks 1 $ 50.00 50.00$
782014 3.8 Front Brake Dimension 16.5x6 1 $ 67.00 67.00$
UDXA1X 3.13 Front brake dust shields 1 STD
XEXB1X 3.14 Dual front auxiliary steering gear 1 $ 1,464.00 1,464.00$
MC 4.9
Driver activated differential lock on both front and rear axles, and
lubrication pump and filter system 1 $ 974.00 974.00$
NA 4.11 ½ round universal joints 1 STD
UEXA1X 4.13 Rear brake dust shield 1 $ 40.00 40.00$
35078 4.15 40,000lb Volvo T Ride Suspension (3 leaf firm ride) 54" spacing 1 $ 138.00 138.00$
7WXB1X 4.19 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant 1 $ 117.00 117.00$
yVXA1X 4.20 Rear Shock Absorbers 1 $ 350.00 350.00$
R4XA1X
4.21
13,000 lb Hendrickson Composolite Steerable Pusher Axle - includes
tires and rims 1 $ 9,791.00 9,791.00$
NA 6.1 Nylon wafers or wheel guards on all wheels (10 ea)1 $ 44.00 44.00$
093806
6.20
315/80R22.5L MICHELIN X WORKS Z (18180 LBS. GAWR) ON/OFF
ROAD USAGE 1 $ 235.00 235.00$
094801
6.46
11R22.5H MICHELIN X WORKS Z (24020 LBS. GAWR) ON/OFF
ROAD USAGE 1 $ 1,345.00 1,345.00$
VHXBVX 7.1 Wabco System Saver 1200 Plus heated air dryer 1 STD
UWXE3X 7.4 Auto drain valves on air tanks, heated 1 48.00$ 48.00$
MC 7.8 Relocate air dryer 1 272.00$ 272.00$
1017X7 8.11 VOLVO D13 435HP 2100RPM 1650 LBFT 1 $ 4,994.00 4,994.00$
232088 8.24 10' 0" ALUMINIZED STAINLESS VERTICAL STEEL SINGLE STACK 1 STD
K0XC4X 8.27 STRAIGHT STACK, SIDE OUTLET DIFFUSER BOX 1 STD
J8XEWX 8.33 100 GALLON LEFT HAND FUEL TANK 1 $ 137.00 137.00$
KNXB2X 8.36 26" DIA D SHAPED FUEL TANK 1 $ 186.00 186.00$
NA 9.3 Delco 24 SI Alternator, 130 AMP 1 STD
KWXA1A 9.8 Donaldson Single Stage Air cleaner per spec 12.1 1 $ 32.00 32.00$
JVXDAX 9.9 Davco 387 fuel/water separator, heated 1 $ 196.00 196.00$
5NXAVX 9.16 Engine block heater 1 $ 60.00 60.00$
NA 9.20 Radiator bug screen 1 STD
LCO01 9.21 Stainless Steel Oil Pan 1 1,900.00$ 1,900.00$
HTXA8X 9.22 Engine brake system 1 $ 950.00 950.00$
K9XO9X 9.24 Extended life anti-freeze 1 $ 126.00 126.00$
H9XK1X 9.33 1240 SQ IN RADIATOR 2 ROW CORE 1 $ 225.00 225.00$
TANDEM AXLE CAB/CHASSIS
Exhibit D: Price Schedule
Nuss Truck and Equipment
2025 Volvo VHD 64F300 TA
City Of Golden Valley (Hook Lift With Lift Axle)
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NA 10.5 Synthetic (TranSynd) lubrication for Automatic Transmission 1 $ 145.00 145.00$
Loc002 10.6 Stainless Steel Transmission cooler lines 1 1,950.00$ 1,950.00$
270769 10.32
ALLISON 4500 RDS SERIES 6 SPEED WITH PTO PROVISION -
SCAAN REQUIRED BEFORE ORDERING 1 8,086.00$ 8,086.00$
NFXD1X 11.5 Battery disconnect off negative side in cab control 1 $ 10.00 10.00$
5RXA1X 11.7 Back up alarm (Preco Factory Model)1 $ 23.00 23.00$
LSXG1X 11.8 OEM daytime running lights 1 STD
NPXB1X 11.12 Signal Stat 935 turn signal per Spec 12.6 1 STD
NZZACZ 11.13 Auxiliary customer access circuits 1 STD
NZZAAX 11.15
Power source terminal-2 stud type-mounted on firewall or inside cab
with ground to frame rail and to starter, with 6 gauge wire.1 $ 76.00 76.00$
NA 12.3 Dual rectangular air horns 1 $ 165.00 165.00$
3GXB1X 12.5 Heated mirrors per Spec 12.5 1 $ 99.00 99.00$
3GXC1X 12.7 Remote control for dual mirrors 1 $ 167.00 167.00$
955040 12.12 Imron paint option 1 STD
2DX30X 12.15 Cab Air Ride Suspension 1 STD
4NXZ1X 12.20 Cab visor, external, painted to match cab color 1 $ 185.00 185.00$
65XA1X 12.21 Front fender extensions 1 $ 85.00 85.00$
NA 12.22 Front fender mud flaps 1 $ 22.00 22.00$
4EXB1X 12.28 Front tow hooks 1 $ 231.00 231.00$
3FX49X 12.30 BLACK AERODYNAMIC EXTERIOR MIRRORS 1 $ 146.00 146.00$
EDXB7X 12.31 Heated fender mirrors 1 446.00$ 446.00$
WTXA1X 12.32 HEATED WINDSHIELD 1 $ 210.00 210.00$
540070 13.2 Premium grade interior trim package 1 $ 150.00 150.00$
NA 13.3 Round universal gauge package 1 STD
2XX35X 13.5 Power window/both passenger and driver window 1 $ 150.00 150.00$
MC 13.6 O.E.M factory installed, AM/FM 1 STD
NA 13.7 O.E.M factory installed, air conditioning **STANDARD 1 STD
NA 13.8 Cab mounted non-resettable hour meter **STANDARD 1 STD
CCXB1X 13.10 Transmission temp gauges 1 $ 79.00 79.00$
NA 13.11 Windshield defroster fan w/switch dash mounted 1 STD
NA 13.13 Transmission oil sensor (check & fill)1 STD
5JXA1X 13.14 CB hot jacks dash mounted 1 $ 26.00 26.00$
2WXA1X 13.15 Tilt & telescope steering wheel 1 $ 190.00 190.00$
2WZZ1X 13.16 Tilt steering wheel 1 STD
WPXA1X 13.18 TRACTION CONTROL ADDED TO ABS 1 $ 138.00 138.00$
13.19 Self canceling turn signals 1 STD
540066 13.22 X1 WREN VINYL TRIM PACKAGE 1 STD
35XD1X 13.29 NATIONAL SEAT 1 STD
3YXG8X 13.34 COMFORT AIR SUSPENSION HIGH BACK 1 $ 69.00 69.00$
3YXJ1X 13.36 COMFORT AIR SUSPENSION HIGH BACK WITH BACK CYCLER 1 $ 25.00 25.00$
32XG8X 13.40 COMFORT AIR SUSPENSION HIGH BACK 1 $ 214.00 214.00$
3PXC5X 13.43
INBOARD / OUTBOARD DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT
ARMREST 1 $ 76.00 76.00$
K7AA1X 13.44 STANDARD SAFETY BELT LENGTH 1 STD
OUXA1X 13.46 SAFETY BELT DRIVER SEAT, BLACK 1 STD
OXXA1X 13.49 SAFETY BELT PASSENGER SEAT, BLACK 1 STD
20.1 Percentage Upcharge for the following Model Year Base Unit 1 3.00%3,767.37$
20.1 Percentage Upcharge for the following Model Year Options 1 3.00%1,156.35$
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VENDOR NAME
MAKE AND MODEL
This section for use when ordering MNDOT T-647(5)
WB 200"
CA 132-136" (No Lift Axle)Grand Total 161,746.05$
AF 63"
Rear Ratio 4.30
Cab Color White
Wheel
Color
Aluminum
Notes
Code Spec #Description Qty 2025 Price Subtotal
VHD64F300 1.0 Price for Base Unit:1 125,579.00$ 125,579.00$
1.9 1
2.0 FRAME OPTIONS 1
x4XB1X 2.1 Front frame extension 1 143.00$ 143.00$
403003 2.4 Frame fastener option (bolt or huck spun)1 STD
403011 2.9 11.81"x4.13"x.44"., R.B.M. 3,156,000, S.M. 26.3, PSI,120,000 CT 1 720.00$ 720.00$
3.0 1
3.0 FRONT AXLE/SUSPENSION/BRAKE/OPTION 1
MC 3.1 Set Back Front Axle Option 1 STD
370407 3.5 20,800 front axle and matching suspension 1 $ 1,079.00 1,079.00$
371071 3.7 Heavy duty front axle shocks 1 $ 50.00 50.00$
782014 3.8 Front Brake Dimension 16.5x6 1 $ 67.00 67.00$
UDXA1X 3.13 Front brake dust shields 1 STD
XEXB1X 3.14 Dual front auxiliary steering gear 1 $ 1,464.00 1,464.00$
4.0 1
4.0 4.0 TANDEM REAR AXLE/SUSPENSION/BRAKE/OPTIONS 1
MC 4.9
Driver activated differential lock on both front and rear axles, and
lubrication pump and filter system 1 $ 974.00 974.00$
NA 4.11 ½ round universal joints 1 STD
35078 4.15 40,000lb Volvo T Ride Suspension (3 leaf firm ride) 54" spacing 1 $ 138.00 138.00$
784013 4.16 Meritor Brake Adjuster Front and Rear 1 $ 11.00 11.00$
UKXB1X 4.17 Extended length brake stoke 1 $ 54.00 54.00$
7WXB1X 4.19 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant 1 $ 117.00 117.00$
yVXA1X 4.20 Rear Shock Absorbers 1 $ 350.00 350.00$
4.99 1
5.0 FIFTH WHEEL OPTIONS 1
6.0 1
6.0 TIRES/RIMS OPTIONS:1
NA 6.1 Nylon wafers or wheel guards on all wheels (10 ea)1 $ 44.00 44.00$
093806
6.20
315/80R22.5L MICHELIN X WORKS Z (18180 LBS. GAWR) ON/OFF
ROAD USAGE 1 $ 235.00 235.00$
094801
6.46
11R22.5H MICHELIN X WORKS Z (24020 LBS. GAWR) ON/OFF
ROAD USAGE 1 $ 1,345.00 1,345.00$
1
7.0 BRAKE SYSTEM OPTIONS:1
VHXBVX 7.1 Wabco System Saver 1200 Plus heated air dryer 1 STD
UWXE3X 7.4 Auto drain valves on air tanks, heated 1 48.00$ 48.00$
MC 7.8 Relocate air dryer 1 272.00$ 272.00$
1
8.0 ENGINE/EXHAUST AND FUEL TANKS OPTIONS:1
TANDEM AXLE CAB/CHASSIS
Exhibit D: Price Schedule
Nuss Truck and Equipment
2025 Volvo VHD 64F300 TA
City Of Golden Valley (Plow Only)
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(List Make & Model, H.P., torque of engine and exhaust and fuel
tank options)1
1017X7 8.11 VOLVO D13 435HP 2100RPM 1650 LBFT 1 $ 4,994.00 4,994.00$
232088 8.24 10' 0" ALUMINIZED STAINLESS VERTICAL STEEL SINGLE STACK 1 STD
K0XC4X 8.27 STRAIGHT STACK, SIDE OUTLET DIFFUSER BOX 1 STD
J8XEWX 8.33 100 GALLON LEFT HAND FUEL TANK 1 $ 137.00 137.00$
JBZZ1234
8.35
22" DIA D SHAPED FUEL TANK **Required for CBOC** air tanks
needs moved 1 601.00$ 601.00$
9.0 1
9.0 ENGINE RELATED OPTIONS:1
NA 9.3 Delco 24 SI Alternator, 130 AMP 1 STD
KWXA1A 9.8 Donaldson Single Stage Air cleaner per spec 12.1 1 $ 32.00 32.00$
JVXDAX 9.9 Davco 382 fuel/water separator, non heated 1 $ 196.00 196.00$
5NXAVX 9.16 Engine block heater 1 $ 60.00 60.00$
NA 9.20 Radiator bug screen 1 STD
LCO01 9.21 Stainless Steel Oil Pan 1 1,900.00$ 1,900.00$
HTXA8X 9.22 Engine brake system 1 $ 950.00 950.00$
VHXZZX 9.23 Relocate air dryer 1 $ 243.00 243.00$
K9XO9X 9.24 Extended life anti-freeze 1 $ 126.00 126.00$
JWXE1X 9.30
HOOD MOUNTED AIR INTAKE WITH INSIDE/OUTSIDE AIR IN CAB
CONTROL SNOW DOOR 1 $ 173.00 173.00$
H9XK1X 9.33 1240 SQ IN RADIATOR 2 ROW CORE 1 $ 225.00 225.00$
10.0 1
10.0 TRANSMISSION OPTIONS:1
(After the first Six listed options, list manual and automatic
transmission options. List make and model, # of speeds, type of
shifting and whether or not transmission includes PTO gear(s) or
not). Example: Allison 3000 HS, 5 speed, push button, no PTO.1
NA 10.5 Synthetic (TranSynd) lubrication for Automatic Transmission 1 $ 145.00 145.00$
Loc002 10.6 Stainless Steel Transmission cooler lines 1 1,950.00$ 1,950.00$
270769 10.32
ALLISON 4500 RDS SERIES 6 SPEED WITH PTO PROVISION -
SCAAN REQUIRED BEFORE ORDERING 1 8,086.00$ 8,086.00$
11.0 1
11.0 ELECTRICAL OPTIONS:1
NFXD1X 11.5 Battery disconnect off negative side in cab control 1 $ 10.00 10.00$
5RXA1X 11.7 Back up alarm (Preco Factory Model)1 $ 23.00 23.00$
LSXG1X 11.8 OEM daytime running lights 1 STD
NPXB1X 11.12 Signal Stat 935 turn signal per Spec 12.6 1 STD
NZZACZ 11.13 Auxiliary customer access circuits 1 STD
NJXAAX 11.14
Switch for snowplow lights mounted on instrumental panel. Includes
wiring terminated near headlights, for customer mounted auxiliary
snowplow lights.1 $ 78.00 78.00$
NZZAAX 11.15
Power source terminal-2 stud type-mounted on firewall or inside cab
with ground to frame rail and to starter, with 6 gauge wire.1 $ 76.00 76.00$
EAXABX 11.16
10-position switch panel mounted on instrument panel. Includes 10
lighted switches, ignition control; switches will control relays which will
feed stud type juction block mounted inside cab.1 $ 663.00 663.00$
NZZABZ 11.17
Vehicle speed sensor with speed signal at fuse panel for sander ground
speed control system.1 $ 456.00 456.00$
12.0 1
12.0 CAB EXTERIOR OPTIONS:1
NA 12.3 Dual rectangular air horns 1 $ 165.00 165.00$
3GXB1X 12.5 Heated mirrors per Spec 12.5 1 $ 99.00 99.00$
3GXC1X 12.7 Remote control for dual mirrors 1 $ 167.00 167.00$
955040 12.12 Imron paint option 1 STD
2DX30X 12.15 Cab Air Ride Suspension 1 STD
28XC1X 12.16 Tilting hood per Spec 12.8 1 $ 367.00 367.00$
4NXZ1X 12.20 Cab visor, external, painted to match cab color 1 $ 185.00 185.00$
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65XA1X 12.21 Front fender extensions 1 $ 85.00 85.00$
NA 12.22 Front fender mud flaps 1 $ 22.00 22.00$
D2XB1X 12.23 Arctic winter wiper blades 1 $ 17.00 17.00$
3FX49X 12.30 BLACK AERODYNAMIC EXTERIOR MIRRORS 1 $ 146.00 146.00$
EDXB7X 12.31 Heated fender mirrors 1 446.00$ 446.00$
WTXA1X 12.32 HEATED WINDSHIELD 1 $ 210.00 210.00$
13.0 1
13.0 CAB INTERIOR OPTIONS:1
540070 13.2 Premium grade interior trim package 1 $ 150.00 150.00$
NA 13.3 Round universal gauge package 1 STD
2XX35X 13.5 Power window/both passenger and driver window 1 $ 150.00 150.00$
MC 13.6 O.E.M factory installed, AM/FM 1 STD
NA 13.7 O.E.M factory installed, air conditioning **STANDARD 1 STD
NA 13.8 Cab mounted non-resettable hour meter **STANDARD 1 STD
CCXB1X 13.10 Transmission temp gauges 1 $ 79.00 79.00$
NA 13.11 Windshield defroster fan w/switch dash mounted 1 STD
NA 13.13 Transmission oil sensor (check & fill)1 STD
5JXA1X 13.14 CB hot jacks dash mounted 1 $ 26.00 26.00$
2WXA1X 13.15 Tilt & telescope steering wheel 1 $ 190.00 190.00$
WPXA1X 13.18 TRACTION CONTROL ADDED TO ABS 1 $ 138.00 138.00$
13.19 Self canceling turn signals 1 STD
1
List seating options for driver and passenger seats. Use as many
options as you need to offer seat variations customers have been
buying. 1
**********INTERIOR TRIM LEVELS 1
540066 13.22 X1 WREN VINYL TRIM PACKAGE 1 STD
540069 13.26 X5 WREN VINYL / WREN CLOTH 1 $195.00 195.00$
35XD1X 13.29 NATIONAL SEAT 1 STD
3YXG8X 13.34 COMFORT AIR SUSPENSION HIGH BACK 1 $ 69.00 69.00$
3YXJ1X 13.36 COMFORT AIR SUSPENSION HIGH BACK WITH BACK CYCLER 1 $ 25.00 25.00$
32XG8X 13.40 COMFORT AIR SUSPENSION HIGH BACK 1 $ 214.00 214.00$
3PXC5X 13.43
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ARMREST 1 $ 76.00 76.00$
K7AA1X 13.44 STANDARD SAFETY BELT LENGTH 1 STD
OUXA1X 13.46 SAFETY BELT DRIVER SEAT, BLACK 1 STD
OXXA1X 13.49 SAFETY BELT PASSENGER SEAT, BLACK 1 STD
14.0 1
14.0 MN/DOT OPTIONS:1
1
14.9 TRAILER TOW OPTIONS:1
1
15.9 MANUALS / INTEREST FEE:1
Premi 1
16.9 Delivery Charges:1
1
17.9 Maintenance/ Body Shop Labor rates 1
1
18.9 Quantity Discounts:1
1
20.0 Next Model Year Upcharges 1
20.1 Percentage Upcharge for the following Model Year Base Unit 1 3.00%3,767.37$
20.1 Percentage Upcharge for the following Model Year Options 1 3.00%943.68$
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Community Development
763-512-2345 / 763-512-2344 (fax)
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
December 17, 2024
Agenda Item
3C.3. Approve Change Order #3 with Minger Construction for Trunk Highway 55 Lift Station Relocation
Project (Proj. No. 20-18)
Prepared By
Caleb Brolsma, Assistant City Engineer
Michael Ryan, City Engineer
Summary
In March of 2024, a contract was awarded to Minger Construction for the Trunk Highway 55 Lift
Station Relocation Project in the amount of $894,512. During construction of the lift station, it was
determined that the driveway to the site had to be reconfigured to meet MnDOT's Right-of-Way
permit standards. Staff also determined that a second entrance would be beneficial for future
maintenance operations. To facilitate these changes, additional trees had to be cleared, the site had to
be regraded, and the concrete slab around the lift station had to be enlarged to accommodate
modified site grades. In the attached documentation, the driveway work and tree clearing was
originally labeled as CO2, but is being paid for as part of CO3. The concrete slab work was originally
labeled as CO4, but is being paid for as part of CO3. The additional cost for the driveway modifications,
tree clearing, and larger concrete slab is $62,593.37.
Financial or Budget Considerations
Change Order #3 increases the contract price by $62,593.37 to a total of $991,962.95. Additional
project costs unrelated to this change order include a consulting contract for $159,332. With this
change order, the total project cost increases to $1,151,294.95 including the construction and
consulting contracts described above. This is within the approved funding for the project, which totals
$1,250,000. Project includes $805,000 ARPA funds, and the remainder from Sewer & Water Utility
funds (7163.6340). The item in the contract change will be paid from the Sewer & Water Utility fund.
Legal Considerations
This change order affects construction materials and associated practices, and does not change any
other terms or conditions of the approved contract. The City Attorney's office has approved this item.
Equity Considerations
The City's work to complete the TH-55 Lift Station project is consistent with the unbiased programs
and services pillar of the City's Equity Plan. The sanitary sewer infrastructure is a collective benefit
throughout the community, improving the capacity and reliability of City-wide sewer service.
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Recommended Action
Motion to Approve Change Order #3 with Minger Construction for Trunk Highway 55 Lift Station
Relocation Project (Proj. No. 20-18). Majority vote needed.
Supporting Documents
Proj_20-18_CO3_Council-Packet.pdf
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Change Order No. 3 City Project No. 20-18
Change Order Level 2 SP/SAP(s) N/A
MN Project No. N/A
Page 1 of 3
Project Location SW corner of the Olson Memorial Frontage Rd and Schaper Rd intersection
Local Agency City of Golden Valley Local Project No. 20-18
Contractor Minger Construction Companies, Inc. MSAS Route # -N/A
Address/City/State/Zip 620 Corporate Dr, Jordan, MN 55352
Project Description Relocate lift station from 5000 Olson Memorial Hwy Frontage Rd to the SW corner
of the intersection of Olson Memorial Frontage Rd and Schaper Rd
Total Change Order Amount $62,593.37
This Contract uses MnDOT Standard Specification for Construction 2020 Edition
This Contract between the City of Golden Valley and Contractor is modified as follows:
Issue:
During construction of the new lift station, it was determined that the configuration of the site driveway
needed to be modified to meet MnDOT ROW permit standards. Staff also determined an additional
driveway entrance to the site would be beneficial for future maintenance operations. To facilitate the
changes to the driveway configuration, additional trees were removed and the concrete slab poured
around the lift station had to be enlarged to accommodate modified site grades and equipment access
needs. The Engineer has directed the contractor to perform this work.
The Engineer has determined the Contract needs to be revised in accordance with specification 1402.5
Extra Work.
Resolution:
1. The Contractor and Engineer have agreed upon new lump sum bid items to encompass the work
above.
2. The Contractor will furnish all labor, equipment and materials to complete the work detailed above.
3. Payment for this work will be by negotiated lump sum pricing as shown in the Estimate of Cost.
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Change Order No. 3 City Project No. 20-18
Change Order Level 2 SP/SAP(s) N/A
MN Project No. N/A
Page 2 of 3
Existing Contract Item, Unit Price, and Estimated Quantity
* Funding
Group
Fed.
Funding
Category
(if
applicable)
Item No. Description Unit Unit Price + or – + or –
Quantity Amount $
*
1 N/A 2360.501
Driveway and
Slab
Modifications
LS $62,593.37 +1 +$62,593.37
Net Change this Change Order +$62,593.37
*New bid item to the Contract
Due to this change, the contract time: (check one)
( X ) Is NOT changed ( ) May be revised as provided in MnDOT Specification 1806
( ) Is Increased by _____ Working Days
( ) Is Decreased by _____ Working Days
( ) Is Increased by _____ Calendar Days
( ) Is Decreased by _____ Calendar Days
ATTACHMENTS: By signing this agreement, the Contractor
acknowledges receipt of the specified attachments (if applicable.)
( ) Plans ( ) Specs ( ) Other
Signatures
Title Signature Date
City Manager
Mayor
Contractor
Authorized
Representative
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Change Order No. 3 City Project No. 20-18
Change Order Level 2 SP/SAP(s) N/A
MN Project No. N/A
Page 3 of 3
DSAE Portion: The State of Minnesota is not a participant in this contract. Signature by the
District State Aid Engineer is for FUNDING PURPOSES ONLY and for compliance with State
and Federal Aid Rules/Policy. Eligibility does not guarantee funds will be available.
This work is eligible for: ___ Federal Funding ___ State Aid Funding ___ Local funds
District State Aid Engineer: _________________________________ Date: ____________
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620 Corporate Drive
Jordan, MN 55352
PHONE: 952-368-9200 FAX: 952-368-9311
CO4- Additional Driveway and Flatwork Changes
This change covers following adjustments that were made:
- Add 3’ x 19’ concrete pavement around lift station slab
- Add additional area to generator slab and thickened edge to accommodate driveway grade and generator
access
- 10/18/24 City staff and inspector made changes to the driveway grade around the lift station resulting in
additional sand and class being added to driveway that was already graded out. Crew spent 15 hour day
prepping and came in following Saturday to make sure pavement wasn’t pushed back on Monday.
Total LS Price for Additional Driveway and Flatwork Modifications: $21,593.37
Please reach out with any questions or concerns.
Thanks,
Josh Phleger
Minger Construction Co., Inc.
612-237-3924
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PHONE: 952-368-9200 FAX: 952-368-9311Date: 10/18/2024Project: 24-022 Golden Valley HWY 55 Lift Station Description of Extra Work: Additional Driveway Changes and Flatwork Changes Labor CostsHourly Rate (Straight Time) Hours Total Cost Foreman 125.06$ 15.001,875.90$ Operator98.27$ 15.001,474.05$ Laborer94.80$ 30.002,844.00$ -$ -$ Mark Up 15%929.09$ Total Labor Cost 7,123.04$ Equipment CostsForeman Truck 40.00$ 15.00 600.00$ Dump Truck80.00$ 13.50 1,080.00$ Skid Loader90.00$ 15.00 1,350.00$ -$ -$ -$ Mark Up 15%454.50$ Total Equipment Cost 3,484.50$ Subcontractor CostsQuantity Unit PriceMBE- Additional Trucking 1.00 1,387.50$ 1,387.50$ Stapf- Larger pad and generator slab 1.00 4,900.00$ 4,900.00$ -$ Total Subcontractor Cost Without Markup6,287.50$ Subcontractor Markup (10%)628.75$ Total Subcontractor Cost With Markup6,916.25$ Material CostsQuantity Unit PriceMartin Marietta- 441468651.002,477.91$ 2,477.91$ Martin Marietta- 441468651.00915.30$ 915.30$ -$ Total Material Cost3,393.21$ Material Tax (9.03%)306.41$ Total Material Cost Without Markup3,699.62$ Material Markup (10%)369.96$ Total Material Cost With Markup4,069.58$ Total Labor Cost7,123.04$ Total Equipment Cost3,484.50$ Total Subcontractor Cost6,916.25$ Total Material Cost4,069.58$ Total Cost of Extra Work21,593.37$ P.O. BOX 236JORDAN, MN 55352Summary34
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M.B.E., INC.
530 RIVER STREET SOUTH
DELANO, MN 55328
(763) 972-9233
INVOICE
BILL TO:PROJECT NUMBER/NAME TERMS DATE INVOICE
NO.
CUSTOMER JOB
NO.
* #24149 HWY 55 LIFT STATION
RELOCATION NET 30 10/20/2024 53867 24-022
MINGER CONSTRUCTION
620 CORPORATE DRIVE
JORDAN, MN 55352
DESCRIPTION SERVICE DATE QTY U/M RATE SALES TAX AMOUNT
160000 HOURLY TRUCKING QUINTS 10/18/2024 1.5 HR $140.00 0.000%$210.00
160001 HOURLY TRUCKING QUINTS TAXABLE 10/18/2024 7.75 HR $140.00 8.525%$1,085.00
PLEASE NOTE: SERVICE WILL NOT BE PROVIDED WITH OPEN
BALANCES EXCEEDING 75 DAYS. PAYMENTS MADE BY CREDIT CARD,
WILL BE SUBJECT TO A 3% PROCESSING FEE EFFECTIVE 10/1/2023.
FUEL SURCHARGE WILL BE APPLIED TO ALL TRUCKING INVOICED
USING THE CURRENTLY WEEKY FUEL AVERAGE LESS A BASE OF
$5.00 MULTIPLIED BY THE NUMBER OF TRUCKING HOURS AND
ASSUMING ALL TRUCKS CONSUME 8 GALLONS PER HOUR. PLEASE
REFER TO EIA WEBSITE MIDWEST PADD2
SUBTOTAL $1,295.00
SALES TAX $92.50
TOTAL $1,387.50
MBE Inc, is a DBE / SBE / MBE Contractor
Terms: Net 30 days. 1.50% per month service charge will be assessed on outstanding balances. Accounts must be current before MBE is able to
dispatch trucks. Bond not included. No retainage, payment in full.
Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, we may take all steps reasonably necessary to preserve its lien and bond rights. To the extent
permitted by law, the undersigned agrees to pay all costs of collection, including reasonable attorneys' fees and legal expenses, incurred by MBE.
Printed on: Oct 23, 2024 Page 1 of 1
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JOB:
24149.160000
MINGER CONSTRUCTION
HWY 55 LIFT STATION RELOCATION
TICKET #CUST TIK NO PVR TK #OWNER LOADS REV RATE REV QTY UOM TOTAL SALES TAX TOTAL W/ TAX
10/18/2024
E95247 YES 101 K09 - KP AND SONS TRUCKING INC 1 $140.00 1.5 HR $210.00 $0.00 $210.00
DAILY TOTAL:1 1.5 $210.00 $0.00 $210.00
JOB TOTAL:1 1.5 $210.00 $0.00 $210.00
Invoice Detail Ticket Summary
Invoice No. = 53867
Printed on: Oct 23, 2024
M.B.E., Inc.Page 1 of 238
JOB:
24149.160001
MINGER CONSTRUCTION
HWY 55 LIFT STATION RELOCATION
TICKET #CUST TIK NO PVR TK #OWNER LOADS REV RATE REV QTY UOM TOTAL SALES TAX TOTAL W/ TAX
10/18/2024
E95246 YES K77 K06 - KP TRUCKING INC 5 $140.00 5.25 HR $735.00 $62.66 $797.66
E95247 YES 101 K09 - KP AND SONS TRUCKING INC 3 $140.00 2.5 HR $350.00 $29.84 $379.84
DAILY TOTAL:8 7.75 $1,085.00 $92.50 $1,177.50
JOB TOTAL:8 7.75 $1,085.00 $92.50 $1,177.50
Invoice Detail Ticket Summary
Invoice No. = 53867
Printed on: Oct 23, 2024
M.B.E., Inc.Page 2 of 239
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44146865
FOR BILLING QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL
763-425-4191
Visit eRocks at www.martinmarietta.comTM
SOLD TO:
MINGER CONSTRUCTION INC
8000 Zachary Lane
Maple Grove MN 55369 US
SHIP TO:
MINGER CONSTRUCTION INC
620 CORPORATE DRIVE
JORDAN MN 55352
PAYMENT TERMS:
34131 22196901 SO
Product
No.
Ship Date
Car/Barge No.
Description Quantity UM Unit Price Material
Amount
Freight
Rate
Freight
Amount
Taxes &
Fees
TOTAL
Order No.Customer PO
No.
Dest.
No.
Job No.Dist Business
Unit
Business Unit Name Cust. No.Invoice
Date
Invoice No.
NET 30 DAYS- A/R
Maple Grove Pit80 10/21/24 5852626033684024-022
SPECIAL
JOB NAME: MINGER CONSTRUCTION INC - 2024
P.O. Box 30013
Raleigh, NC 27622-0013
10/18/24 CLASS 5 RECYCLE1078
191.65 TN34093600 191.65 11.83 16.20
198.61 TN34093655 198.61 12.26 16.20
206.06 TN34093681 206.06 12.72 16.20
204.93 TN34093710 204.93 12.65 16.20
311.04 TN34093723 311.04 19.20 16.20
204.28 TN34093725 204.28 12.61 16.20
299.70 TN34093741 299.70 18.50 16.20
200.88 TN34093744 200.88 12.40 16.20
205.25 TN34093756 205.25 12.67 16.20
304.72 TN34093760 304.72 18.81 16.20
*SUBTOTAL*2,327.12 2,327.12 143.65
10/18/24 SELECT GRANULAR1088
150.79 TN34093633 150.79 11.92 12.65
*SUBTOTAL*150.79 150.79 11.92
$2,701.54 INVOICE TOTAL
2,477.91 2,477.91 155.57 TOTAL
TAX AMOUNT 223.63
DETACH and Include this Return Portion with Payment
PLEASE NOTIFY US OF ANY ALTERATIONS YOU MAKE TOWARDS THE INVOICE AMOUNT
CUSTOMER NUMBER: 585262 MINGER CONSTRUCTION
INVOICE NUMBER: 44146865
PAYMENT DUE $2,701.54
Call or go online to report possible wrongdoing or to obtain clarification on ethical matter 1-800-209-4508 www.martinmarietta.alertline.com.
For all other questions call the billing number above.
REMIT TO:
MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS
PO Box 93186
Chicago IL 60673-3186
9.025 %TAX RATE
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44146867
FOR BILLING QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL
763-425-4191
Visit eRocks at www.martinmarietta.comTM
SOLD TO:
MINGER CONSTRUCTION INC
8000 Zachary Lane
Maple Grove MN 55369 US
SHIP TO:
MINGER CONSTRUCTION INC
620 CORPORATE DRIVE
JORDAN MN 55352
PAYMENT TERMS:
34131 22196902 SO
Product
No.
Ship Date
Car/Barge No.
Description Quantity UM Unit Price Material
Amount
Freight
Rate
Freight
Amount
Taxes &
Fees
TOTAL
Order No.Customer PO
No.
Dest.
No.
Job No.Dist Business
Unit
Business Unit Name Cust. No.Invoice
Date
Invoice No.
NET 30 DAYS- A/R
Maple Grove Pit80 10/21/24 5852626033684024022
SPECIAL
JOB NAME: MINGER CONSTRUCTION INC - 2024
P.O. Box 30013
Raleigh, NC 27622-0013
10/18/24 CLASS 5 RECYCLE1078
309.58 TN34093733 309.58 19.11 16.20
305.37 TN34093749 305.37 18.85 16.20
300.35 TN34093765 300.35 18.54 16.20
*SUBTOTAL*915.30 915.30 56.50
$997.91 INVOICE TOTAL
915.30 915.30 56.50 TOTAL
TAX AMOUNT 82.61
DETACH and Include this Return Portion with Payment
PLEASE NOTIFY US OF ANY ALTERATIONS YOU MAKE TOWARDS THE INVOICE AMOUNT
CUSTOMER NUMBER: 585262 MINGER CONSTRUCTION
INVOICE NUMBER: 44146867
PAYMENT DUE $997.91
Call or go online to report possible wrongdoing or to obtain clarification on ethical matter 1-800-209-4508 www.martinmarietta.alertline.com.
For all other questions call the billing number above.
REMIT TO:
MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS
PO Box 93186
Chicago IL 60673-3186
9.025 %TAX RATE
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620 Corporate Drive
Jordan, MN 55352
PHONE: 952-368-9200 FAX: 952-368-9311
CO3- Modified Driveway Configuration
Plans dated 8.1.24 modified driveway configuration at LS.
The modified driveway resulted in the following additions:
2200 SF of Asphalt (2” Wear Course, Tack Coat, 3” Non-Wear Course)
2200 SF Class 5 8” Thick
2200 SF of Sand 16” Thick
2200 SF of Export for Road Section
(1) Additional concrete driveway entrance including removals and base
(2) Additional tree removals
Total LS Price for Driveway Modifications: $41,000.00
Please reach out with any questions or concerns.
Thanks,
Josh Phleger
Minger Construction Co., Inc.
612-237-3924
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Community Development
763-512-2345 / 763-512-2344 (fax)
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
December 17, 2024
Agenda Item
3C.4. Approve Cooperative Agreement with the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission
for Bassett Creek Main Stem Restoration Project 2024CR-M (Regent Avenue to Golden Valley Road)
Prepared By
Eric Eckman, Environmental Resources Supervisor
Summary
The Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission (BCWMC) and its member cities collaborate
to holistically plan for and manage surface water to increase community resilience, reduce flood risk
and damage, protect and improve water quality, and restore and enhance the natural environment for
all living beings throughout the Haha Wakpadan/Bassett Creek watershed. Haha Wakpadan is the
Dakota name for Bassett Creek. The stream is located within Dakota homeland and is an important
source of sustenance, active and passive recreation, and economic vitality for the entire watershed.
Haha Wakpadan/Bassett Creek does not currently meet state standards for biological integrity (fish
and insects), bacteria, and chloride. The City, the BCWMC, and their partners are actively working to
implement best management practices, provide education and outreach, and construct projects that
will help reduce these impairments and improve the long-term health of the stream.
The BCWMC has a capital improvement program that includes the Bassett Creek Main Stem
Restoration Project 2024CR-M (Regent Avenue to Golden Valley Road) identified for construction in
2025. This portion of the stream is experiencing high erosion and soil loss that can negatively impact
the ecosystem and public and private infrastructure. The project involves approximately 7,000 feet of
stream in the eastern portion of Golden Valley and would reduce pollution in Haha Wakpadan/Bassett
Creek and downstream in the Mississippi River by an estimated 82 pounds of total phosphorus (excess
nutrients) and 136,000 pounds of total suspended solids (excess soils) each year.
The proposed project would stabilize eroding streambanks, preserve high-quality natural features,
protect infrastructure, repair deteriorating storm sewer outlets, remove buckthorn and invasive
species, and restore the stream corridor with native and natural vegetation to improve water quality,
wildlife habitat, and ecological diversity. This project seeks to build upon the collaborative efforts that
the BCWMC, the City, and their partners have implemented to help restore Haha Wakpadan/Bassett
Creek (see location map for this and similar restoration projects).
The cooperative agreement outlines each party's responsibilities with respect to the design and
construction of the project. The BCWMC will provide engineering services including project design,
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preparation of bid documents, assisting with community engagement, preparation of exhibits for
temporary construction access, permitting, construction observation, and environmental oversight.
The City will advise and assist the BCWMC during design, assist with community engagement, obtain
temporary construction access rights where needed, bid and award contracts, and administer the
construction of the project.
Below is a summary of work completed to date and a milestone schedule for the project.
Work to date:
Engineering Feasibility Study 2022-2023
Community Engagement November 2022; March 2023
Feasibility Report Approved by BCWMC June 2023
BCWMC Public Hearing; Ordered Project September 21, 2023
BCWMC Approved Terms of Coop. Agreement November 20, 2024
Milestone schedule:
Project Design and Community Engagement Winter-Spring 2025
Bid and Award Contracts Summer 2025
Construction Fall 2025-Winter 2026
Restoration, Planting, Vegetation Establishment 2026-2028
Financial or Budget Considerations
The estimated cost of the Bassett Creek Main Stem Restoration Project 2024CR-M (Regent Avenue to
Golden Valley Road), including the feasibility study, engineering services, and construction, is
$2,241,000. There are no special assessments to residents. Following is a breakdown of the funding
sources for the project.
BCWMC Capital Improvement Program $1,741,000
BCWMC Closed Project Account $ 200,000
BCWMC Channel Maintenance Funds $ 200,000
City Capital Improvement Program Stormwater Utility SS-67 $ 100,000
Total $2,241,000
As is typical with BCWMC cooperative projects, the City will incur costs for its portion of the work
outlined in the cooperative agreement. The BCWMC will reimburse the City for all eligible project
costs incurred by the City up to $2,141,000, less BCWMC expenses. It is anticipated that the City will
request reimbursements quarterly as project milestones are reached.
Legal Considerations
The City Attorney has reviewed and approved the Cooperative Agreement for Bassett Creek Main Stem
Restoration Project 2024CR-M (Regent Avenue to Golden Valley Road).
Equity Considerations
The City's ongoing work to protect and improve water quality for all living beings is consistent with the
unbiased programs and services pillar of the City's Equity Plan. Clean water and healthy ecosystems
benefit all community members, especially those who have been impacted most and contribute the
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least to environmental harms. This creek restoration project will improve the health of the stream for
Haha Wakpadan/Bassett Creek residents as well as communities downstream along the Mississippi
River.
The watershed and stream are located within Dakota homeland. Long before the BCWMC was formed,
the Dakota people cared for the land and water before being dispossessed of their ancestral lands.
With this understanding, the BCWMC adopted a water and land acknowledgement statement and has
been learning and working with its partners and cultural advisors to include and integrate Indigenous
voices and wisdom in watershed activities and bring more awareness to Haha Wakpadan to reduce
the impacts of climate change and improve the health of the ecosystem. The BCWMC is going beyond
acknowledgement to act in ways that align with Golden Valley’s Equity Plan by recognizing differences
and seeking to understand the lived experiences of watershed residents and actively empowering
individuals and groups to be participatory in its activities. This includes incorporating a wide range of
voices and perspectives in watershed projects. The BCWMC has an incentive policy for participation in
input-gathering activities with a focus on Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities.
It is anticipated that the participation incentive and focused outreach will be incorporated into the
community engagement process planned for this project.
Recommended Action
Motion to Approve Cooperative Agreement with the Bassett Creek Watershed Management
Commission for Bassett Creek Main Stem Restoration Project 2024CR-M (Regent Avenue to Golden
Valley Road). Majority vote needed.
Supporting Documents
Project Location Map
Bassett Creek Restoration Project Cooperative Agreement
Exhibit A - Feasibility Report
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COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
(Bassett Creek Main Stem Restoration Project 2024CR-M)
This Cooperative Agreement (“Agreement”) is made as of this ____ day of
_______________, 2024 by and between the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission, a
joint powers watershed management organization (“Commission”), and the City of Golden Valley,
a Minnesota municipal corporation (“City”). The Commission and the City may hereinafter be
referred to individually as a “party” or collectively as the “parties.”
RECITALS
A. The Commission adopted the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission Watershed
Management Plan on September 17, 2015 (“Plan”), a watershed management plan within the
meaning of Minnesota Statutes, section 103B.231.
B. The Plan, as amended by the Commission from time to time, includes a capital improvement
program (CIP) that lists several capital improvements including the Bassett Creek Main Stem
Restoration Project Regent Ave. to Golden Valley Road 2024CR-M (“Project”).
C. The Project is in the City of Golden Valley and will be designed and constructed as described in
the feasibility report for the Project prepared by the commission engineer, Barr Engineering Co.
(the “Commission Engineer”), entitled Feasibility Report for Bassett Creek Main Stem
Restoration, Regent Avenue to Golden Valley Road (2024 CR-M),dated June 2023 (“Feasibility
Report”), which is attached hereto as Exhibit A. The Project, as more specifically described in
section 1 below, generally consists of the work identified in the Feasibility Report as Option 3 –
restoring all proposed restoration areas.
D. On September 21, 2023, the Commission adopted a resolution ordering the Project and directing
that it be constructed by the City. Although the City will directly contract for the Project’s
construction, the parties desire for the Commission Engineer to perform all customary engineering
services related to designing and administering the Project, including, but not necessarily limited
to, Project design, preparation of bid documents, assisting with community engagement,
preparation of exhibits for necessary property rights, permitting and environmental review,
construction observation, environmental oversight, if needed, and inspections (collectively, the
“Engineering Services”). Engineering Services will be defined for the Project, in cooperation
with the City, and memorialized by the Commission Engineer in a scope of work that will be
reviewed by the City and presented to the Commission for its approval.
E. The estimated planning level opinion of cost of the Project, including the feasibility study, all
additional Engineering Services, and actual construction, is $2,241,000.
F. To fund the Project, including all services provided by the Commission Engineer and
reimbursement of all eligible costs incurred by the City, the Commission will utilize up to
$1,741,000 available to the Commission through a Hennepin County levy on watershed taxpayers
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and up to $200,000 from its Closed Project Account. The additional $300,000 of estimated total
Project costs will be funded using $200,000 from the City’s portion of BCWMC channel
maintenance funding and up to $100,000 from the City’s own capital improvement program.
G. In accordance with the Plan, the first portion of Project costs were certified to Hennepin County,
which levied taxes throughout the watershed for Project costs in 2023 for collection and settlement
in 2024, and the Commission intends to certify the remaining portionof Project costs to Hennepin
County in 2024 and 2025 for collection and settlement in 2025 and 2026, respectively, all pursuant
to Minnesota Statutes, section 103B.251.
H. Accordingly, and pursuant to the authority provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 471.59, the
parties desire to cooperate and implement the Project in accordance with the terms and conditions
hereinafter set forth.
AGREEMENT
In consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements hereinafter set forth, and intending
to be legally bound, the parties hereby agree as follows:
1. Project. The Project will consist of the work identified in the Feasibility Report as Option 3 –
stabilizing all proposed restoration areas, as provided in Sections 6, 7, and 8 of the Feasibility
Report, plus appendices, which includes restoring the streambanks in all high, medium, and low
priority areas, to the extent that property rights and Project funding will accommodate, along a
7,000 foot section of Bassett Creek (known as Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ in the Dakota language)
between Regent Avenue and Golden Valley Road. The Project is expected to annually reduce
pollution in Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ/Bassett Creek and downstream in the Mississippi River by an
estimated 82 pounds of total phosphorus and 136,000 pounds of total suspended solids.
2. Design and Plans; Property Rights. The Commission Engineer, in cooperation with the City,
will design the Project and prepare plans and specifications for construction of the Project. The
50% and 90% plans and specifications shall be submitted to the Commission for approval in
accordance with the Commission’s CIP project review process. Throughout development of
the plans, the City will use its best efforts to obtain all property rights necessary for
implementation of the Project in the form of right-of-entry agreements, easements, or other
instruments, as it deems appropriate, which will be based upon the Commission Engineer’s
design and exhibits provided as part of the Engineering Services. Said instruments will run in
favor of the City and, accordingly, the drafting and recording of such instruments will be the
sole responsibility of the City. At the time of the Commission’s review of the 90% plans, the
City will provide a comprehensive update regarding its efforts to obtain such property rights
and any impacts such efforts have on the scope of the Project, if any, which will be reviewed
by the Commission when determining whether to proceed with its approval of the 90% plans.
Any changes to the Commission-approved 90% plans and specifications must be submitted to
the Commission for subsequent approval. Minor changes, however, may be approved by the
City, at the recommendation of the Commission Engineer, without requiring additional
approval by the Commission. For purposes of this paragraph, “minor changes” shall mean those
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changes to the approved plans that do not materially change either the effectiveness of the
Project to meet its intended purposes, the aesthetics, form, or function of the Project, or the
environmental impacts of the Project. For the avoidance of doubt, any changes to the
Commission-approved 90% plans and specifications that are not considered minor changes
require Commission review and approval.
3. Contract Administration and Requirements. The Commission Engineer, in cooperation with
the City and as part of the Engineering Services, will prepare bidding documents. The City will
advertise for bids and award contracts for all Project work in accordance with the requirements
of applicable law. The City will award such contracts and, with the assistance of the
Commission Engineer, will administer the construction of the Project to be completed in
accordance with the approved plans and specifications. The contract may only be let to a
responsible contractor in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 16C.285 and the City will
require the contractor to provide all payment and performance bonds required by law. The City
will pay its contractor(s) along with all other expenses related to the Project, and the City will
keep and maintain complete records of all costs incurred. During construction, any project
change orders that are not considered minor changes, as defined in section 2 above, must be
submitted to the Commission for review and approval.
The City will further require the contractor to name the Commission and Commission Engineer
as additional insureds on all liability policies required by the City and the Commission shall be
given the same notification of cancellation or non-renewal as is given to the City. The City will
require the contractor to defend, indemnify, protect and hold harmless the Commission, the
Commission Engineer, and the City, including all of said parties’ agents, officers, and
employees, from all claims or actions arising from negligent acts, errors or omissions of the
contractor. The City will display a sign at the construction site stating, “Paid for by the
Taxpayers of the Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ/Bassett Creek Watershed.”
4. Commission Reimbursement. In addition to up to $200,000 of Closed Project Account funding
and up to $200,000 of the City’s portion of BCWMC channel maintenance funding, the
Commission used or will use its best efforts to secure payment from Hennepin County in
accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 103B.251 in the amount of $434,000 by tax levy
in 2023 for collection in 2024 and an additional $1,307,000 by tax levy in 2024 and 2025 for
collection in 2025 and 2026, respectively. Accordingly, the total reimbursement paid by the
Commission to the City for the Project will not exceed $400,000 plus the total amount levied,
which is anticipated to be $1,741,000, for a total of up to $2,141,000, less the Commission’s
out-of-pocket Project expenses. The Commission’s out-of-pocket Project expenses include, but
are not necessarily limited to, all Engineering Services as defined in Recital D above, feasibility
studies, publication of Commission notices, legal expenses, grant administration, and up to a
2.5% administrative charge from funds received in the aforementioned tax settlements from
Hennepin County. All available funds in excess of such expenses are available for
reimbursement to the City for eligible costs incurred by the City for construction of the Project,
which shall include costs associated with all items in Table 5-1 of the Plan including, but not
limited to, costs associated with acquisition of property rights and City staff time and expenses.
Reimbursement to the City will be made as soon as funds are available, provided a request for
payment has been received from the City that contains such detailed information as may be
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requested by the Commission to substantiate costs and expenses. The City shall complete and
submit with its final reimbursement request to the Commission a final report on the Project
using the Commission’s final reporting form and providing such other information as may be
requested by the Commission.
5. Limits on Reimbursement. Reimbursement to the City will not exceed the amount specified
above (up to $2,141,000), depending on the total amount received from the County for the
Project, less any amounts used or retained by the Commission for its out-of-pocket expenses,
as detailed in section 4. The above amounts will not be increased by grants or other revenues
received by the Commission for the Project. Reimbursement will not exceed the costs and
expenses incurred by the City for the Project, less any amounts the City receives for the Project
as grants from other sources. All costs of the Project incurred by the City in excess of such
reimbursement shall be borne by the City or secured by the City from other sources.
6. Audit. All books, records, documents, and accounting procedures related to the Project will
remain subject to examination by both parties and either the State Auditor or the Legislative
Auditor for at least six years after completion of the Project.
7. Environmental Review. As part of the Engineering Services, the Commission Engineer, with
the City’s cooperation, will discuss the potential need for environmental investigation and
planning and, if requested, will perform all necessary investigations of site contamination and
assist the City in securing all necessary local, state, or federal permits required for the
construction of the Project. The City will not proceed with the Project until any required
environmental review and remediation of site contamination is completed or a plan for
remediation is approved by appropriate regulatory agencies.
8. Ongoing Maintenance. Upon completion of the Project, the City shall be responsible for any
ongoing maintenance in areas owned by the City or subject to City easement allowing for such
maintenance. In said areas, the City agrees to perform, at its cost, such maintenance as may be
required to sustain the proper functioning of the improvements constructed as part of the Project
for their useful life. In areas not owned by the City or not subject to City easement, the City
agrees to provide property owners with a letter outlining recommended best practices and
guidance for maintaining any improvements on their property (i.e. native vegetation buffers,
trees, and streambank stabilization measures).
9. Data Practices. Both parties will retain and make available data related to the letting of contracts
and construction of the Project or any other such data determined to be public in accordance
with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.
10. Term. This Agreement shall be in effect as of the date first written above and shall terminate
once the Project is completed and the parties have performed all obligations provided herein,
except for ongoing maintenance required of the City which will survive termination.
11. Liability; Indemnification. This Agreement does not create a joint powers board or organization
within the meaning of Minnesota Statutes, section 471.59. Additionally, each party agrees that
it will be responsible only for its own acts and the results thereof to the extent authorized by the
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law and will not be responsible for the acts or omissions of the other and the results thereof.
Furthermore, each party shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the other against all claims,
losses, damage, liability, suits, judgments, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’
fees, resulting from the actions or inactions of the indemnifying party, its officers, employees,
or agents. Any party seeking to be indemnified, defended, and held harmless as required herein
shall provide timely notice to the indemnifying party when a claim is brought. The party
undertaking the defense shall retain all rights and defenses available to the party or parties
indemnified and no immunities are hereby waived that are otherwise available to the parties
under law. Nothing in this Agreement shall constitute or be construed as a waiver of any
exemptions or limitations on liability available to the parties under Minnesota Statutes, chapter
466 or any other law. For purposes of this Agreement and the cooperative activities
contemplated herein, the parties hereto are considered a single governmental unit for purposes
of total liability for damages pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 471.59, subd. 1a(b). This
Agreement creates no right in and waives no immunity, defense or liability limitation with
respect to any third party. As between the parties, only contract remedies are available for a
breach of this Agreement. This section 11 will survive termination of this Agreement.
12. Entire Agreement. The above recitals and the exhibits attached hereto are incorporated in and
made part of this Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire understanding between the
parties regarding this matter and no amendments or other modifications of its terms are valid
unless reduced to writing and signed by both parties.
13. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which
shall constitute one and the same instrument.
[signature page to follow]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by their
duly authorized officers on behalf of the parties as of the day and date first above written.
BASSETT CREEK WATERSHED
MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
By:__________________________________
Its Chair
And by:______________________________
Its Secretary
Date:_________________________________
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CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY
By: _________________________________________
Its Mayor
And by: ______________________________
Its City Manager
Date:_________________________________
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EXHIBIT A
Feasibility Report
[attached hereto]
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Feasibility Report for Bassett Creek Main Stem
Restoration, Regent Avenue to Golden Valley Road
(2024 CR-M)
Golden Valley, Minnesota
Prepared for
Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission
June 2023
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Feasibility Report for the 2024 Bassett Creek Main Stem Restoration
Regent Avenue to Golden Valley Road
June 2023
Contents
1 Executive Summary ..................................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Background ........................................................................................................................................................................ 1
1.2 General Project Description and Site Characteristics ........................................................................................ 1
1.3 Recommendations .......................................................................................................................................................... 4
2 Background and Objectives ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Goals and Objectives ..................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.1.1 Scope ................................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.1.2 Stream Stabilization ....................................................................................................................................... 7
2.1.3 Considerations ................................................................................................................................................. 7
2.2 Background ........................................................................................................................................................................ 8
2.2.1 Reach Description ........................................................................................................................................... 8
3 Site Characteristics ....................................................................................................................................................................... 9
3.1 Bassett Creek Watershed.............................................................................................................................................. 9
3.2 Stream Characteristics .................................................................................................................................................11
3.3 Site Access and Easements ........................................................................................................................................11
3.4 Wetlands ...........................................................................................................................................................................12
3.5 Cultural and Historical Resources ...........................................................................................................................14
3.6 Environmental Review .................................................................................................................................................16
3.7 Threatened and Endangered Species Review ....................................................................................................17
3.8 Tree Survey ......................................................................................................................................................................18
3.9 Drone Flight .....................................................................................................................................................................20
3.10 Topography and Utilities ............................................................................................................................................20
4 Stakeholder and Public Engagement .................................................................................................................................21
4.1 Project Kickoff Meeting with BCWMC Staff and City of Golden Valley Representatives ..................21
4.2 Technical Stakeholder / Agency Meeting ............................................................................................................21
4.3 Public Stakeholder Input-Gathering ......................................................................................................................21
4.3.1 Virtual Story Map and Online Survey with Residents .....................................................................21
4.3.2 Open House ....................................................................................................................................................22
4.3.3 Virtual Meeting with Dakota Community Members .......................................................................22
5 Potential Improvements ..........................................................................................................................................................23
5.1 Description of Potential Improvements ...............................................................................................................23
5.1.1 Hard Armoring and Bioengineering Stream Stabilization Techniques ....................................23
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5.1.2 Stream Stabilization Techniques Evaluated .............................................................................................24
5.2 Concepts Evaluated ......................................................................................................................................................26
6 Project Modeling Results and Potential Impacts...........................................................................................................36
6.1 Hydrologic, Hydraulic, and Water Quality Modeling ......................................................................................36
6.1.1 BCWMC XPSWMM Model Review .........................................................................................................36
6.1.2 Anticipated Pollutant Removals ..............................................................................................................38
6.2 Easement Acquisition...................................................................................................................................................39
6.3 Permits Required for Project .....................................................................................................................................39
6.3.1 Section 404 Permit .......................................................................................................................................40
6.3.2 Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Permits ..................................................................40
6.3.3 Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act ..................................................................................................41
6.3.4 Environmental Assessment Worksheet ................................................................................................41
6.3.5 Public Waters Work Permit .......................................................................................................................41
6.3.6 City of Golden Valley Permits ..................................................................................................................41
6.4 Other Project Impacts ..................................................................................................................................................42
6.4.1 Tree Loss ...........................................................................................................................................................42
6.4.2 Water Quality Impacts ................................................................................................................................42
6.4.3 Utility Considerations ..................................................................................................................................42
7 Project Cost Considerations ...................................................................................................................................................43
7.1 Opinion of Cost ..............................................................................................................................................................43
7.2 Funding Sources ............................................................................................................................................................44
7.3 Project Schedule ............................................................................................................................................................44
8 Recommended Option ............................................................................................................................................................46
9 References .....................................................................................................................................................................................47
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List of Tables
Table 1-1 Total TP and TSS Reductions and Tree Removals .................................................................................. 3
Table 3-1 Property Ownership Summary of Creek Bank Within Ten Feet of Waterline1 ......................... 12
Table 3-2 Summary of Desktop Delineated Wetlands .......................................................................................... 14
Table 3-3 Summary of Tree Survey with City of Golden Valley Tree Definitions ........................................ 19
Table 3-4 Summary of Tree Survey by Species ........................................................................................................ 19
Table 5-1 Potential Stream Stabilization Measures ................................................................................................ 24
Table 5-2 Open House Concept Alternatives Summary ....................................................................................... 26
Table 5-3 Scoring Methodology for Stream Restoration Areas ........................................................................ 32
Table 5-4 Proposed Restoration Areas (areas shown in Figure 5-1 through Figure 5-4) ........................ 33
Table 6-1 Summary of BCWMC XPSWMM Model for Project Area ................................................................. 36
Table 6-2 Pollutant Reduction by Proposed Option .............................................................................................. 39
Table 6-3 Restoration Lengths on Property Types .................................................................................................. 39
Table 7-1 Bassett Creek Main Stem Stream Restoration Project Options Cost Summary ...................... 44
List of Figures
Figure 1-1 Project Location ................................................................................................................................................... 2
Figure 2-1 Existing Conditions and Erosion Extents .................................................................................................... 6
Figure 3-1 Bassett Creek Main Stem Watershed Land Use ................................................................................... 10
Figure 3-2 Hydric Soils and Wetlands ............................................................................................................................ 13
Figure 3-3 Cultural, Historical, and Enviro Review .................................................................................................... 15
Figure 5-1 Proposed Stream Restoration—Areas Main Stem .............................................................................. 28
Figure 5-2 Proposed Stream Restoration—Areas Main Stem .............................................................................. 29
Figure 5-3 Proposed Stream Restoration—Areas Main Stem .............................................................................. 30
Figure 5-4 Proposed Stream Restoration—Areas Main Stem .............................................................................. 31
Figure 6-1 Reviewed XPSWMM Model Locations ..................................................................................................... 37
List of Appendices, Attachments, or Exhibits
Appendix A Site Visit Photos
Appendix B Blanding’s Turtle Flyer
Appendix C Open House Materials
Appendix D Restoration Table
Appendix E Erosion Rates
Appendix F Tree Loss Summary
Appendix G Cost Estimates
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Certification
I hereby certify that this Report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a
duly Licensed Professional Engineer under the laws of the State of Minnesota
June 8, 2023
Jessica Olson, PE PE #: 43102 Date
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Abbreviations
BANCS Bank Assessment for Non-Point Source Consequences of Sediment
BCWMC Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission
BWSR Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources
BEHI Bank Erosion Hazard Index
CIP capital improvement program
CSW construction stormwater
CWA Clean Waters Act
EAW Environmental Assessment Worksheet
EQB Environmental Quality Board
FAA Federal Aviation Administration
IPaC Information, Planning, and Conservation System
LGU local government unit
LUST leaking underground storage tank
MCBS Minnesota County Biological Sites
METC Metropolitan Council
MnDNR Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
MPCA Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
NBS near bank stress
NHIS Natural Heritage Information System
NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Act
NRHP National Register of Historic Places
NWI National Wetland Inventory
OSA Office of the State Archaeologist
ROW right-of-way
PWI public water inventory
RMP resource management plan
SHPO State Historic Preservation Office
SNA scientific natural areas
TP total phosphorus
TRPD Three Rivers Park District
TSS total suspended solids
USACE U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
USFWS U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
WCA Wetland Conservation Act
WMA Wildlife Management Areas
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1 Executive Summary
1.1 Background
The Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission’s (BCWMC) current Capital Improvement
Program (CIP) (Table 5-3 in the 2015-2025 Bassett Creek Watershed Management Plan, as revised)
includes the Bassett Creek Main Stem Channel Restoration from Regent Avenue North to Golden Valley
Road (CIP 2024-CR-M). At their August 2022 meeting, the Commission approved the BCWMC Engineer’s
proposal to conduct a feasibility study for the Main Stem Channel Restoration.
As is required for BCWMC CIP projects, a feasibility study must be completed prior to the BCWMC holding
a hearing and ordering the project. This feasibility study examines methods to stabilize and restore areas
of erosion within the corridor, as well as improve aquatic and riparian habitats. The Commission Engineer
investigated three options during this feasibility study. The three options developed were based on
restoring areas ranked low to high using prioritization metrics provided by the City of Golden Valley and
the Commission Engineer.
If ordered, the BCWMC will utilize the BCWMC CIP funds to implement the proposed project. The source
of these funds is an ad valorem tax levied by Hennepin County over the entire Bassett Creek watershed on
behalf of the BCWMC. In addition to BCWMC CIP funds, Golden Valley plans to contribute channel
maintenance funds ($200,000) and Capital Improvement Program funds ($100,000) toward project
implementation.
1.2 General Project Description and Site Characteristics
The Bassett Creek Main Stem Restoration project area is located along Bassett Creek between Regent
Avenue North and Golden Valley Road. The project will focus on restoring eroding stream banks and
improving aquatic and riparian habitats (Figure 1-1).
The approximately 7,000-foot reach is located on a combination of privately owned and publicly owned
properties, including portions of land owned by Golden Valley, and operated in partnership with Three
Rivers Park (TRPD) through the Sochacki Park Joint Powers Agreement. The creek maintains a steady base
flow year-round and meanders through neighborhoods and wooded backyards and alongside a wooded
reach of Sochacki Park. Erosion of the stream banks varies along the reach from mild to severe, with
eroding bank heights varying from 2.5 to approximately 8 feet.
The 7,000-foot reach was broken into four separate reaches for mapping purposes. Reach 1 is located
between Regent Avenue North and Noble Avenue, Reach 2 is between Noble Avenue and Bassett Creek
Drive, Reach 3 is between Bassett Creek Drive and Station 56+00, and Reach 4 is between Station 56+00
and Golden Valley Road (Figure 5-1).
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The measures identified for potential implementation consist of the following:
o Stream bank grading and vegetation establishment
o Removal of trees and invasive vegetation (e.g., buckthorn)
o Stabilizing channels that carry parking lot runoff
o Installing a variety of stream stabilization measures to reduce erosion, including riprap, root wads
and toe wood, coir logs, rock or log j-hook vanes and cross vanes, fascines, and live stakes
o Further investigation of degraded pipe outfalls and repairing/replacing outfalls and associated
pipes as needed
o Identifying opportunities to install small structural BMPs upstream of outfalls
o Establishing new vegetation in areas disturbed by construction
o Protecting existing utility infrastructure
This study identifies 79 unique locations for stabilization, which were grouped into 40 restoration areas
within the approximate 7,000-foot assessed reach. The restoration areas are ranked from low to high
priority (Table 5-3) depending on the severity of erosion, protection of existing infrastructure, streambank
ownership, etc.. Figure 5-1 shows the potential restoration areas, and Table 5-4 details the proposed
restoration methods for each area.
Water quality improvements resulting from the project range from 54.4 to 82.4 pounds per year of total
phosphorus reductions and 109,618 to 164,820 pounds per year of total suspended solids reduction
(Section 6). Tree removals also vary by option (Table 1-1).
Table 1-1 Total TP and TSS Reductions and Tree Removals
Option Description Project Cost Estimate(1,4) Annualized Cost(2)
TP Loading TSS Loading
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Option 1. High-ranked restoration areas
$1,124,000
($956,000–$1,462,000)
$72,000 54.4 $1,323 109,618 $0.66 42
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$1,727,000
($1,468,000–$2,246,000)
$110,000 67.0 $1,642 136,695 $0.80 73
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All proposed restoration areas
$2,118,000
($1,801,000–$2,754,000)
$136,000 82.4 $1,650 164,820 $0.83 88
(1) A Class 4 screening-level opinion of probable cost, as defined by the American Association of Cost Engineers International (AACE
International), has been prepared for these options. The opinion of probable construction cost provided in this table is based on the Commission Engineer’s experience and qualifications and represents our best judgment as experienced and qualified professionals familiar with the project. The cost opinion is based on project-related information available to the Commission Engineer at this time and includes a conceptual-level design of the project. It includes 20% project contingency and 30% for planning, engineering, design, and construction administration. The lower bound is assumed at -15%, and the upper bound is assumed at +30%.
(2) Assumed to be 15% of the total project cost for annual maintenance, plus replacement cost associated with major repairs and the initial project cost distributed evenly over a 30-year project lifespan.
(3) Annualized cost divided by estimated annual pollution load reduction.
(4) Costs do not include easements or construction access routes (5) Tree loss is defined as the loss of healthy hardwood deciduous trees that are 6 inches or greater in diameter, softwood deciduous trees that are 12 inches or greater in diameter, and coniferous trees that are 4 inches or greater in diameter
1.3 Recommendations
The Bassett Creek Main Stem Restoration Project (CIP 2024-CR-M) will provide water quality improvement
by: (1) repairing actively eroding sites, and (2) preventing erosion at other sites by installing preemptive
measures to protect existing stream banks. Overall, this project will reduce erosion, total suspended solids,
and phosphorous loading. The project is consistent with the goals (Section 4.1) and policies (Section 4.2.5)
for stream restoration and protection in the 2015-2025 BCWMC Watershed Management Plan.
As part of the feasibility study, the Commission Engineer evaluated three restoration options for eroding
areas ranked from low to high throughout the creek corridor. If funding allows, we recommend
implementing option 3—completing all proposed restoration areas of high, medium, and low priority—
but this option comes at a higher cost. Therefore, if a lower-cost project is desired, we recommend
implementing (at a minimum) option 1—completing high-priority areas—and completing medium-to-
low-ranked areas as the budget allows. Once an option is selected, we recommend that the opinion of
cost identified in this study be used to develop a levy request for this project and that it proceed to the
design and construction phase.
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2 Background and Objectives
The BCWMC 2015 Watershed Management Plan (Plan) addresses restoring stream reaches damaged by
erosion or affected by sedimentation (1). Section 3.4 of the BCWMC Plan describes the issue and the
benefits of stream restoration, and Section 4.2.5 describes the Commission’s policies related to
streambank restoration and stabilization. The Plan’s 10-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) includes
streambank restoration and stabilization projects.
This feasibility study follows the protocols developed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and
the BCWMC for projects included in the 2009 BCWMC Resource Management Plan (RMP) (2) Although
this project is not included in the RMP, it is in close proximity and similar to other RMP projects.
This study examines the feasibility of restoring sites along the Main Stem of Bassett Creek in Golden
Valley from Regent Avenue North to Golden Valley Road (see Figure 2-1). The City of Golden Valley
conducts annual creek inventories and determined that this 7,000-foot-long reach of the creek has
significant erosion. This project is included in the BCWMC current CIP (2024-CR-M).
Restoration of sites along this reach is proposed to be included as a group for design and construction in
the BCWMC’s 2024 CIP.
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2.1 Goals and Objectives
The objective of this study is to review the feasibility of implementing measures to protect and improve
Bassett Creek, including stabilizing eroding stream banks and re-establishing desirable vegetation on this
reach of Bassett Creek and to provide conceptual designs and opinions of costs of measures that could
potentially be used at each of the selected erosion sites.
2.1.1 Scope
The City of Golden Valley conducts an annual creek inventory, which identified significant erosion in the
7,000-foot reach between Regent Avenue and Golden Valley Road. The eroded reach is scheduled to be
repaired in the winter of 2024-2025 as part of the BCWMC CIP (2024-CR-M). Prior to the BCWMC holding
a hearing and ordering a CIP project, a feasibility study must be completed. The purpose of this work is to
complete a feasibility study to identify potential stream restoration concepts along the reach.
The first major component of the feasibility study was to complete field investigations to evaluate and
prioritize unstable segments of the creek within the 7,000-foot reach. The Commission Engineer
conducted field investigations in the Fall of 2022, including a creek walk, tree survey, and drone flight.
During the same time frame, we also performed desktop analyses that included wetland delineations,
cultural and historical assessments, and environmental review.
The Commission Engineer utilized data gathered from the field and desktop analyses to develop concept
stream restoration options. This report presents the options, including an evaluation of erosion
prevention; the advantages and disadvantages of each option; cost estimates; life expectancy analysis;
pollutant removals and annualized pollutant reduction cost estimates; and permitting requirements.
2.1.2 Stream Stabilization
The goals of the stream stabilization project include the following:
• Reducing sediment loading and associated nutrient and contaminant loading to Bassett Creek
and improving downstream water quality by stabilizing eroding banks
• Preserving natural features along Bassett Creek and contributing to natural habitat quality and
species diversity by planting native vegetation in eroded areas and areas disturbed by project
construction activities
• Preventing future channel erosion along the creek and subsequent degradation of water quality
downstream by establishing a stable channel cross section and profile
2.1.3 Considerations
• Avoid floodplain impacts; several residences are located near the creek, so it is critical that the
proposed project does not increase flood elevations that impact these properties.
• Maintain existing floodplain storage by ensuring that project features do not increase flood
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• Seek opportunities to enhance vegetation and habitat within the reach, including in riparian areas adjacent to stream bank restoration areas.
• Utilize soft armoring (bioengineering) techniques as much as possible and where feasible.
• Protect adjacent utilities (sanitary and storm) and infrastructure (streets, trails, bridges).
• Minimizing tree removals
2.2 Background
2.2.1 Reach Description
This reach of the Bassett Creek Main Stem (Figure 2-1) extends approximately 7,000 feet from Regent
Avenue North to Golden Valley Road. The reach flows through a combination of privately owned
properties and publicly owned properties, including portions of land owned by Golden Valley, and
operated in partnership with Three Rivers Park District (TRPD) through the Sochacki Park Joint Powers
Agreement. Land use immediately adjacent to most of the reach is residential.
The Commission Engineer and Golden Valley staff walked the reach in October 2022 and identified
40 eroding segments. The total length of the streambank identified for restoration and stabilization is
approximately 3,975 feet on the right bank (looking downstream) and 3,395 feet on the left bank (looking
downstream). Photos of each of the erosion sites are found in Appendix A. The Commission Engineer
selected the restoration areas based on those deemed to be the most critical for meeting the BCWMC
goals and objectives while providing a cost-effective benefit.
Stream bank erosion is a natural process that occurs at some rate on all stream channels. However, the
natural erosion rate can be accelerated by local and regional changes in land use and hydrology. The bank
erosion and bank failures present throughout the project area appear to be caused by a combination of
natural stream erosion processes, problems associated with changing watershed hydrology, direct
historical impacts on the stream channel, and effects of riparian land use. The sediment load from the
erosion and scour increases phosphorus loads to downstream water bodies, decreases the clarity of water
in the stream, destroys aquatic habitats, increases sedimentation in downstream wetlands and lagoons in
Theodore Wirth Park, and reduces the flow capacity of the channel.
Stable stream channels are often said to be in a state of “dynamic equilibrium” with their watersheds,
adjusting to changes in the watershed hydrology. It may take many years or decades for a stream to fully
adjust to a rapid change in watershed hydrology. The use of stormwater best management practices
(BMPs) helps reduce the impact of development projects on streams. Nonetheless, development and
land-use alterations fundamentally change the hydrology of the watershed. These changes to hydrology
often include increased magnitude and frequency of high-flow events, which subsequently increase
erosion rates.
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3 Site Characteristics
3.1 Bassett Creek Watershed
The watershed area tributary to this reach of Bassett Creek is approximately 20,400 acres and includes
about 80% of Bassett Creek watershed. The upstream watershed drains all or portions of Crystal, Golden
Valley, Medicine Lake, Minnetonka, New Hope, Plymouth, Robbinsdale, and St. Louis Park. Existing land
use includes approximately forty-five percent single-family residential; sixteen percent
commercial/industrial; thirteen percent parks and recreation; six percent undeveloped land, six percent
open water; five percent institutional; and highway over the remaining land area (Figure 3-1).
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3.2 Stream Characteristics
This entire project reach of the Bassett Creek Main Stem (Figure 2-1) extends for approximately 7,000 feet
from Regent Avenue North to Golden Valley Road. The stream is relatively shallow in most places except
for occasional deep pools. The riparian vegetation in this reach varies depending on adjacent land use.
Most of the reach is adjacent to the backyards of private residential properties. In residential areas, there
can be turf grass or woods to the top of the bank. The reach adjacent to Sochacki Park is primarily
unmanaged woody vegetation. The project area also includes multiple pedestrian and street bridge
crossings.
The Commission Engineer walked the entire project reach with Golden Valley staff to further investigate
the scale and severity of the erosion problems for this feasibility study. Throughout the field investigation,
the Commission Engineer photographed and assessed erosion using the Bank Erosion Hazard Erosion
Index (BEHI) method (3), which estimates a streambank’s susceptibility to erosion through evaluation of
multiple elements, including bank height, bank angle, root depth and density, surface vegetation, and soil
type. The Commission Engineer also utilized drone technology to capture the erosion along the creek
reach.
In addition to a site walk and drone flight, the Commission Engineer completed a desktop evaluation of
Near-Bank Stress (NBS) (3) along the reach, focusing on the Level II method, which evaluates the stream’s
radius of curvature in relation to the estimated channel bankfull width.
3.3 Site Access and Easements
Access to most of the restoration areas will require coordination with private property owners since most
of the sites are adjacent to private residential properties with minimal easements. Outreach to and
coordination with landowners regarding temporary site access easements will occur during project design,
primarily by City of Golden Valley staff. The required number of construction access points will depend on
the final areas selected for restoration and easements granted by landowners.
Also, permanent easements may need to be acquired in areas where the proposed restoration includes
work on private land. Table 3-1 summarizes the property ownership for the creek bank within 10 feet of
the creek’s waterline within the entire 7,000 linear foot reach of stream. Table 6-2 shows the restoration
options and associated property ownership and easement lengths for each option. The BCWMC Engineer
assumed no cost to the City for obtaining the required easements.
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Table 3-1 Property Ownership Summary of Creek Bank Within Ten Feet of Waterline1
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The Commission Engineer completed a Level 1 desktop wetland assessment for the project area in
October 2022. The Level 1 review was completed for a 50-foot buffer from the Bassett Creek channel. The
review included an assessment of multiple years of aerial imagery in addition to hydric soil indicators from
the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Web Soil Survey, LiDAR topography data, United
States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) National Wetland Inventory (NWI), and the Minnesota
Department of Natural Resources (MnDNR) Public Water Inventory (PWI) (Figure 3-2).
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According to the NRCS webs soil survey, the soils within the project area are classified as Suckercreek fine
sandy loam and Urban land-Lester complex. The Suckercreek fine sandy loam soils are predominantly
hydric soils (4). The USFWS NWI identified a large wetland complex located on the northeastern side of
the wetland area. The NWI wetland is classified as a floodplain forest (PFO1A). In addition, this segment of
Bassett Creek is classified as a Public Watercourse by the MnDNR (PWI 27032a). The nearest public water
basin is located 0.07 miles downstream from the project area in Theodore Wirth Park, P-2706500.
The Level 1 review identified 9.75 acres of aquatic resources within the project area (Table 3-2). This
includes 4.64 acres of Bassett Creek and approximately 5.06 acres of floodplain forest. Two shallow marsh
wetlands were identified around the creek channel that appear to have been disconnected oxbows. A field
wetland delineation would be required to confirm these wetland boundaries. The field wetland delineation
would need to be completed according to the USACE 1987 Wetland Delineation Manual, the Regional
Supplement to the USACE Wetland Delineation Manual, and the requirements of the Minnesota Wetland
Conservation Act (WCA) of 1991.
Table 3-2 Summary of Desktop Delineated Wetlands
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3.5 Cultural and Historical Resources
The Commission Engineer completed a cultural resources literature review of the project area and within a
1-mile buffer in October 2022. The literature review was directed toward identifying previously recorded
archaeological sites, historic structures, and other cultural resources. The Commission Engineer requested
data from the Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) to identify previously recorded
archaeological sites and historic structures located within one mile of the project area. We also reviewed
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Data provided by the Minnesota SHPO indicates that within one mile of the project area, 388 historic
architectural resources have been documented. These consist primarily of houses but also include several
schools, churches, bridges, apartment buildings, and various commercial and industrial buildings. The OSA
Portal, as well as data from the Minnesota SHPO, identified three previously recorded archaeological sites
within one mile of the project area; each is pre-contact (pre-European settlement) in nature.
Two of the previously recorded cultural resources appear to be within or directly adjacent to the project
area. Archaeological Site 21HE0290 consists of a pre-contact projectile point recovered in 1989 from
Bassett Creek, behind the house at 3830 Bassett Creek Drive. The site is located in an area of bank erosion
within the project area. The site has not been evaluated for National Register of Historic Places (NRHP)
eligibility. Historic architectural resources HE-RBC-1476 is located directly adjacent to the project area. It
consists of a house at 3145 Grimes Avenue North. An NRHP finding has not been determined for this
property.
The project area does not appear to have been previously surveyed for archaeological resources. If the
project constitutes an undertaking subject to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act,
additional work to identify significant cultural resources may be required. In other words, if the project
includes federal involvement (e.g., funding or permitting), then a federal agency may require an
archaeological survey. Because the project will include some level of federal review and/or permitting, the
Commission Engineer recommends conducting an archaeological survey.
3.6 Environmental Review
As part of our desktop environmental review, the Commission Engineer reviewed historical imagery and
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s (MPCA’s) What’s In My Neighborhood database (Figure 3-3).
Historical aerial imagery shows the surrounding area as primarily residential. Prior to residential use, the
area was undeveloped. Historical aerial images were reviewed from as early as 1937. Sochacki Park,
located approximately 750 feet north of the creek, is built on a former landfill containing building
demolition debris. Based on a review of historical aerial images, there are no indications of dumping or
landfill activity within the project area.
A review of MPCA’s What’s In My Neighborhood database identified five historical leak sites that are
located near Bassett Creek:
• The Stone Residence leaking underground storage unit (LUST) (LS0009538) is located
approximately 230 feet east of the creek. An unknown volume of fuel oil was released in July
1996, and the site was closed in August 1996. According to the WIMN database, no groundwater
contamination occurred as a result of this leak. Gravity storm sewers serving the neighborhood
outfall to Bassett Creek; however, based on the age of the release, the lack of groundwater
contamination, and the closure status, it is unlikely contamination from this release will impact the
creek.
• The Noble Elementary School LUST (LS0021641) is located approximately 560 feet north of the
creek. An unknown volume of fuel oil was released and reported in November 2021. A soil gas
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investigation was performed in August 2022. The WIMN database does not specify whether
groundwater contamination is present at this Site. Gravity storm sewers along the Noble Avenue
outfall to Bassett Creek could provide a conduit to the creek. Based on the distance from the
creek, it is unlikely contamination from this fuel oil release will impact the creek unless it is via the
storm sewer. A file request is warranted to identify the exact location of the leak and evaluate the
potential for contamination in the storm sewer. The leak site was closed on March 2, 2023;
however, the site was referred to the MPCA’s Site Assessment Program due to the presence of
non-petroleum contamination. Based on the unknown source, nature, and extent of the non-
petroleum contamination, the potential exists for non-petroleum impacts at or near the creek.
• The Hidden Lakes LUST (LS0010894), Courage Center LUST (LS0019181), and Minneapolis Clinic of
Neurology LUST (LS0006029) are located between 600 – 1,200 feet southwest of Bassett Creek. An
unknown volume of fuel oil was released at each site between December 1992 and July 2013.
Groundwater contamination was identified in connection to the Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology
LUST but not the Hidden Lakes or Courage Center LUSTs. The sites were closed in January 1997
(Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology), June 1998 (Hidden Lakes), and August 2013 (Courage Center).
Storm sewers serving the area do not outfall to Bassett Creek. Based on the age of the releases,
distance to the creek, and closure status, it is unlikely contamination from these releases will
impact the creek.
3.7 Threatened and Endangered Species Review
The Commission Engineer completed a desktop review for federal and state-listed species and associated
habitats that may be found in the project area to evaluate potential impacts on listed species. The federal
government protects federally listed species under the Endangered Species Act and requires
consideration of the impacts on these species for projects involving federal permits. State-listed species
are protected under Minnesota’s Endangered and Threatened Species Law, and the impacts on these
species must be considered for state-level permitting requirements. We completed the desktop review in
October 2022 using a combination of data available from the USFWS and the MnDNR, as further
described below.
Federal Listed Species
The Commission Engineer queried the USFWS Information, Planning, and Conservation System (IpaC)
website to identify federally listed species that may occur within the project area. The IpaC identified one
federally listed species and one candidate species potentially occurring in the project area: the northern
long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis) and the monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) (5).
The northern long-eared bat is currently listed as an endangered species. The monarch butterfly is listed
as a candidate species and is not legally protected under the Endangered Species Act. No avoidance or
minimization measure would be required for the monarch butterfly.
No designated critical habitat for any federally listed species is located within the project area.
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The northern long-eared bat hibernates in caves during the winter and utilizes forested areas for roosting
and foraging during the bat’s active season of April through September. Suitable roost trees for this
species have trunks measuring greater than 3 inches in diameter at breast height with loose, peeling bark
or crevices. The concept plans for this project propose removing less than ten trees exceeding 3 inches in
diameter at breast height (6). According to data provided by the MnDNR, there are no known occupied
roost trees or hibernacula located within the project area. The nearest known hibernacula are located over
14 miles southeast of the project area. However, because the project occurs within the range of the
northern long-eared bat and will require tree removal, impacts on the northern long-eared bat cannot be
completely discounted. To avoid direct impacts on the northern long-eared bat, it is recommended that
tree removal occurs during the inactive period (October 15 – early April). Consultation with USFWS would
be required If tree removal were to occur during the northern long-eared bat’s active season (mid-April –
October 14).
State Listed Species
Through a license agreement (LA-898) with the MnDNR for access to the Natural Heritage Information
System (NHIS) database, the Commission Engineer queried the NHIS database in October 2022 to
determine if any rare species could potentially be affected by the proposed project. The NHIS review
identified one state-listed threatened species as occurring within one mile of the project area, the
Blanding’s turtle (Emydoidea blandingii).
The Blanding’s turtle habitat includes shallow, slow-moving waters with abundant vegetation such as
grassy marsh, mesic prairies, slow-moving rivers, and shallow lakes and ponds. Adult turtles prefer shallow
water during the active season and prefer deeper water, at least 3 feet deep, for overwintering. Nesting
occurs in open areas with sandy soils within 900 feet of a wetland or waterbody (7). The main stem of
Bassett Creek may provide suitable summer habitat for the Blanding’s turtle. However, it is unlikely for the
turtle to utilize the stream as overwintering habitat since it is generally less than 3 feet deep during the
winter months. The project area is located in a wooded plant community that would not be considered
suitable nesting habitat for the Blanding’s turtle. It is unlikely for the project to adversely impact the
Blanding’s turtle; therefore, no minimization measures are proposed. The Blanding’s turtle flyer should be
distributed to all contractors working on site (Appendix B).
Additional Sensitive Resources
According to GIS data obtained from the MnDNR, there are no Minnesota County Biological Survey
(MCBS) Sites located within one mile of the proposed project site. Additionally, no state-owned wildlife
management areas (WMA), Scientific Natural Areas (SNA), or native plant communities are present within
one mile of the proposed project area.
3.8 Tree Survey
The Commission Engineer conducted a tree survey under leaf-off conditions in November of 2022. A
Minnesota state-licensed landscape architect with extensive tree identification and survey experience
collected tree location, species, general health, and diameter (at approximately 4.5’ from the ground) data
for trees greater than four inches in diameter within the survey limits. The survey area included a 40’
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buffer on either side of the stream centerline, additional proposed grading areas beyond the 40’
centerline, and construction access routes.
Based on the survey data collected, trees were classified in accordance with the City of Golden Valley tree
ordinance (8). See Table 3-3 for a breakdown of tree classification by the ordinance definitions within the
survey limits. The survey showed that approximately 25% of the trees 4” and greater in diameter in the
survey area are box elder, 13% are buckthorn, 12% are ash, and approximately 10% are silver maple. The
remaining 14% consist of species such as basswood, aspen, ironwood, hackberry, red maple, mulberry,
oak, spruce, and willow. See Table 3-4 for full species count survey results. The Commission Engineer
observed during the tree survey that a larger percentage of trees under 4” in diameter that were not
recorded were buckthorn. Section 6.4.1 discusses the anticipated tree impacts from the proposed project.
Table 3-3 Summary of Tree Survey with City of Golden Valley Tree Definitions
Table 3-4 Summary of Tree Survey by Species
Tree Species Count Species Percent of Total Survey
Apple/Spp. 16 1.2%
Ash/Black 4 0.3%
Ash/Green 154 11.6%
Ash/White 5 0.4%
Basswood/American 89 6.7%
Birch/Paper 2 0.2%
Birch/River 18 1.4%
Box Elder 331 25.0%
Buckeye 8 0.6%
Buckthorn 175 13.2%
Burning Bush 1 0.1%
Canada Plum 1 0.1%
Catalpa 1 0.1%
Cedar/White 2 0.2%
Cherry/Black 2 0.2%
Cherry/Spp. 16 1.2%
Cottonwood 57 4.3%
Tree Type Count Significant Tree Count Legacy Tree Count
Hardwood Deciduous 196 6” ≤ Diameter < 30” 295 Diameter ≥ 30” 1
Softwood Deciduous 453 Diameter ≥ 12” 381 – –
Coniferous – 4” ≤ Diameter < 24” 13 Diameter ≥ 24” –
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Tree Species Count Species Percent of Total Survey
Elm/American 95 7.2%
Elm/Siberian 32 2.4%
Hackberry 50 3.8%
Honey Locust 1 0.1%
Honeysuckle/Tatarian 1 0.1%
Ironwood 34 2.6%
Kentucky Coffeetree 1 0.1%
Maple/Amur 1 0.1%
Maple/Red 11 0.8%
Maple/Silver 135 10.2%
Maple/Sugar 2 0.2%
Mulberry 24 1.8%
Oak/Bur 11 0.8%
Oak/Pin 7 0.5%
Oak/Swamp White 1 0.1%
Oak/White 1 0.1%
Pine/Austrian 2 0.2%
Spruce/Sp. 3 0.2%
Spruce/Black 6 0.5%
Walnut/Black 18 1.4%
Willow/Black 8 0.6%
Total 1,326 100%
3.9 Drone Flight
The Commission Engineer collected aerial imagery and videos using a drone (DJI Phantom 4 Pro v.2) and
Litchi software in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules and regulations. Videos
largely followed the creek’s thalweg (main flow path) with short flights to get closer to areas of interest
when trees/vegetation prohibited view or access. Golden Valley staff obtained permission from property
owners prior to accessing their property for take-off, landing, and flight navigation/line-of-sight needs.
3.10 Topography and Utilities
An important consideration for stream restoration is the existing topography and proximity to utilities.
The topography we used for this feasibility study was LiDAR from 2011, while utility information was
provided by the City of Golden Valley. Utilities reviewed as part of this feasibility study include storm
sewer, sanitary sewer, water main, and utility towers. Information about private utilities would need to be
obtained and considered during the design phase.
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4 Stakeholder and Public Engagement
4.1 Project Kickoff Meeting with BCWMC Staff and City of Golden
Valley Representatives
A virtual project kickoff meeting with BCWMC (administrator, the Commission Engineer), TRPD staff, and
City of Golden Valley staff occurred on September 30, 2022. At this meeting, we reviewed the project
scope and schedule, reviewed key tasks, and identified data needs. Discussions also included preferences
regarding preliminary stream stabilization and water quality improvement concepts.
4.2 Technical Stakeholder / Agency Meeting
A technical stakeholder meeting was held virtually on December 5, 2022. Attendees included
representatives from the City of Golden Valley, BCWMC (administrator), TRPD, USACE, MPCA,
Metropolitan Council (METC), and MnDNR. The attendees reviewed the restoration techniques and design
concepts for the Bassett Creek Main Stem project and provided technical and permitting feedback. Items
discussed included:
• Review of the project schedule and meeting objectives.
• Review of the erosion sites and other creek deficiencies.
• Review of water quality issues.
• Review and discussion of the design concepts.
• Discussion of permit requirements for potential wetland and stream impacts.
• Discussion of potential habitat improvements.
• Discussion of threatened and endangered species.
The meeting provided an opportunity to review the project site and discuss options, considering ideal
restoration scenarios and practical aspects of maintenance and construction. The MnDNR and USACE
encouraged the incorporation of a variety of different restoration methods throughout the reach; they
also encouraged holding a virtual preliminary review meeting with the agencies (with “screen shares”) to
discuss construction plans before they are officially submitted for permits. Additional specific outcomes of
the discussion are incorporated into the appropriate sections below.
4.3 Public Stakeholder Input-Gathering
4.3.1 Virtual Story Map and Online Survey with Residents
The Commission Engineer worked with Golden Valley staff to develop a virtual story map (Link: Bassett
Creek Restoration Project Story Map) highlighting the project investigation and restoration concepts; the
story map was posted on the Golden Valley website on November 16, 2022. The story map includes a
map highlighting the project area, photos of eroding portions of the creek, descriptions of erosion, and
descriptions and example photos of stabilization measures.
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The story map also included a survey and interactive map, allowing the public to respond to a series of
questions related to their interactions with the creek, as well as their values and concerns related to the
proposed project. Fifteen individuals responded to the survey; responses included comments related to
maintaining and enhancing wildlife habitat as well as the creek’s beauty and scenery. Project-related
concerns included the potential for tree removal, property damage, flood risk, utility impacts, and the
ability to provide input during the design process. A summary of comments and responses is included in
Appendix C.
4.3.2 Open House
A public open house was held at Golden Valley’s Brookview Community Center on March 1, 2023;
30 members of the public attended the meeting. During the meeting, preliminary design concepts were
presented to local residents and users of Bassett Creek, as seen in Appendix C. Attendees asked questions
and shared observations about the creek. Attendees voiced support for the project and offered varying
opinions on restoration concepts; some prefer the look and functionality of riprap, while others prefer
bioengineering techniques that incorporate habitat benefits. Other discussion topics included tree
removal, site access, utility protection, and project costs.
4.3.3 Virtual Meeting with Dakota Community Members
The feasibility study proposed holding one meeting with Dakota Community members. As of June 2023,
the meeting was not held, but Golden Valley and BCWMC staff have reached out to members of the
Dakota Community, and intend to hold a meeting prior to final design.
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5 Potential Improvements
5.1 Description of Potential Improvements
As described in Section 1.2, the project along the 2024 Bassett Creek Main Stem Restoration reach would
consist of a variety of stream stabilization measures to address erosion problems. Figure 2-1 shows the
identified potential stream restoration areas, and Table 5-1 lists the potential stream stabilization
measures for each area. There are several stream restoration techniques that can be used, although not all
of them would be practicable or applicable to the stream erosion problems on Bassett Creek. The
techniques discussed below and included in the conceptual design are among commonly used
techniques. Those included in the concept design were selected for their functionality and the expectation
that most contractors have had experience with the installation of the technique. The final design will
determine the most appropriate measures to use at each individual site to meet the objectives of all
parties involved. The final design could include techniques not included in these concept designs.
5.1.1 Hard Armoring and Bioengineering Stream Stabilization Techniques
Techniques for stream stabilization generally fall into two categories: hard armoring and bioengineering
(also known as soft armoring). Hard armoring techniques include the use of engineered materials such as
stone (riprap or boulders), gabions, and concrete to stabilize slopes and prevent erosion. Bioengineering
techniques employ biological and ecological concepts to control erosion, using vegetation or a
combination of vegetation and construction materials, including logs and boulders. Techniques that do
not use vegetative material but are intended to achieve stabilization of natural flow patterns and create
in-stream habitat, such as boulder or log vanes, are generally included under the umbrella of
bioengineering.
Hard armoring and bioengineering techniques present different challenges, costs, and benefits for stream
stabilization design. Hard armoring methods are viewed as standard and time-tested and typically have a
longer life span due to the permanence of the materials used. Hard armoring is usually effective in
preventing erosion where it is installed; however, placement must consider downstream impacts,
understanding that the armoring may push the erosive stresses downstream. Hard armoring typically
requires little maintenance; however, if the armoring fails, maintenance or replacement can be expensive,
particularly if the armoring materials need to be removed from the site.
Bioengineering techniques maintain more of a stream’s natural function and provide better habitat and a
more natural appearance than hard armoring. With bioengineering, if vegetation is well-established, this
approach can also be self-maintaining. Due to the biodegradation of construction materials and variable
vegetation establishment success, it is typically assumed that bioengineering installations have a shorter
life span and may need more frequent (if less expensive) maintenance, particularly as the vegetation is
becoming established. Compared to hard armoring, the success of bioengineering techniques is more
dependent on the skill of the designer and installer and the unique site and stream characteristics—
sometimes making bioengineering construction more expensive. In some instances, bioengineering is not
appropriate due to anticipated high velocities, proximity to infrastructure, and/or site conditions that are
not conducive to vegetation establishment.
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Technical stakeholders for this feasibility study, including the USACE, expressed a preference for
bioengineering over hard armoring for stream stabilization where possible. In addition, the current
BCWMC Watershed Management Plan (see Section 4.2.5 of Reference (1) states: “recognizing their
benefits to biodiversity and more natural appearance, the BCWMC will strive to implement stream and
streambank restoration and stabilization projects that use soft armoring techniques (e.g., plants, logs,
vegetative mats) as much as possible and wherever feasible.” The BCWMC also recognizes that in some
cases, soft armoring techniques can require significant tree removal, which can have negative
consequences, depending on the type and condition of trees in the project area. Therefore, the BCWMC
seeks to balance soft armoring with preserving desirable tree species.
5.1.2 Stream Stabilization Techniques Evaluated
We evaluated several techniques for stabilizing the streams within the project area. J-hook vanes or
boulder cross vanes could be used to stabilize the channel bed and introduce flow variability and an
improved riffle/pool sequence. The use of grading, root wads, toe wood, fascines, coir logs, and the
establishment of vegetation on eroding banks will stabilize these areas from further sediment loss and
improve habitat within the pools that have become overly shallow. The deeper pools will improve habitat,
especially during winter months. Vegetation establishment in the stream banks will include enhanced
buffers with native vegetation that have deeper roots to reduce erosion and improve riparian habitat.
Table 5-1 summarizes the stream stabilization techniques evaluated for this feasibility study. Additional
stabilization techniques may be reviewed and implemented as part of the design phase.
Table 5-1 Potential Stream Stabilization Measures
Design Element Purpose Ecological Benefit
J-hook Vanes
Logs and/or boulders installed in the stream bed to route flows away from outer banks and toward the center of the channel
Scour pools develop downstream of the low end of the vane near the center of the channel, while sediment and debris build up near the high end of the vane, protecting the bank and providing habitat diversity for aquatic species.
Cross Vanes
Boulders buried in the stream bed and extending entirely across the stream (“cross vanes”) to achieve one or more of the following goals: re-direct flows away from banks, encourage sediment deposition in selected areas, and control stream bed elevations
Scour pools develop over time downstream of the center of the vane, which provide habitat diversity for species that prefer pools to faster flowing in-channel habitat.
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Design Element Purpose Ecological Benefit
Root Wads
Tree trunks with the root ball attached, installed either singly (root wads) or in conjunction with additional large woody debris and/or riprap to increase bank roughness and resistance to erosion, re-direct flows away from banks, and provide a bench for the establishment of riparian vegetation
Creates undercut/overhanging bank habitat features
VRSS/Toe Wood Bank Stabilization
Soil lifts created with a combination of root wads and long-lasting, biodegradable fabric and vegetated to stabilize steep slopes and encourage the establishment of root systems for further stabilization
Creates
undercut/overhanging bank habitat features and vegetated floodplain bench/riparian habitat
Riprap Toe with Bank Grading and Vegetation Establishment
Riprap placed along the toe of the streambank prevents undermining of the bank. Vegetating the bank provides surface protection while establishing root systems, and grading to a flatter slope makes the streambank less susceptible to erosion.
Vegetation placed above the riprap enhances riparian habitat and provides shading of the creek.
Vegetated Riprap
Vegetated riprap incorporates habitat enhancement with hard armoring to stabilize steep slopes.
Creates vegetated riparian habitat and enhances biological connectivity between the channel and riparian area.
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Design Element Purpose Ecological Benefit
Fascines and Coir Logs
Fascines and coir logs can be placed along the toe of a stream bank in low-velocity areas to help establish vegetation and associated rooting systems to stabilize the stream bank.
Creates vegetated riparian habitat and adds roughness to dissipate energy at the toe of the slope.
Vegetated Buffer
Established along a stream bank or overbank area to stabilize bare soils and increase resistance to fluvial erosion
Using trees, shrubs, and a seed mix of grass and forbs provides a diverse array of vegetation strata and habitat types. Allows for more naturalized aesthetics, with emphasis on native species.
5.2 Concepts Evaluated
Three design alternatives were presented at a public open house on March 1, 2023 (Table 5-2).
Table 5-2 Open House Concept Alternatives Summary
Alternative Description
Alternative 1—In-Stream Structures Stream stabilization using primarily in-channel structures with minimal grading, riprap, and vegetation establishment. Alternative 1 prioritizes minimal land disturbance and tree removal.
Alternative 2—Toe Stabilization with
Bioengineering Methods
Stream stabilization using bioengineering techniques with minimal
in-stream structures and riprap; it also includes moderate grading
and vegetation establishment. Alternative 2 differs from Alternative 1 with additional overbank grading and few in-stream structures.
Alternative 3—Bank Grading with Riprap and Vegetation Establishment
Stream stabilization using bank grading, riprap, and vegetation establishment with minimal in-stream structures and bioengineering. Alternative 3 differs from Alternative 2 and 1 with more land disturbance, fewer in-stream structures, less bioengineering, and more hard armoring.
Further details of each alternative and other materials used at the public open house are presented in
Appendix C.
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Utilizing feedback obtained from residents during the open house, the Commission Engineer developed a
recommended restoration concept that incorporates elements of all three alternatives. Recommended
restoration measures along the reach include in-stream structures, toe stabilization, bioengineering
methods, bank grading, riprap, and vegetation establishment.
The recommended restoration concept includes 79 unique stabilization locations to address varying
erosion concerns, including bank sloughing, toe erosion, streambank undercutting, tributary erosion, and
scour associated with existing infrastructure. Each individual proposed stream repair reach varies from 50
to 300 feet in length. The individual proposed repair segments were grouped together into 40 restoration
areas shown in Figure 5-1 through Figure 5-4. Restoration areas are made of multiple individual stream
stabilization locations that are grouped together based on proximity and methods of stabilization. To
better organize the various stream restoration areas, they are labeled based on one of four broader
reaches:
• Reach 1 is from Regent Avenue North to Noble Avenue
• Reach 2 is from Noble Avenue to the intersection of Bassett Creek Drive and Legend Drive
• Reach 3 is from the intersection of Bassett Creek Drive and Legend Drive to stream station 56+00
(southeast of the intersection of Dresden Lane and Bassett Creek Drive)
• Reach 4 is from stream station 56+00 to Golden Valley Road. The recommended restoration
concept would result in approximately 7,370 linear feet of bank stabilization, which includes
approximately 3,395 feet of stabilization on the left bank (looking downstream) and 3,975 feet of
stabilization on the right bank (looking downstream).
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j hooks and fascines (Sta. 5+20 to 9+25)
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toe wood and j hooks (Sta. 7+75 to 10+20)1e. Left bank stabilization with grading,
vegetation, and section of toe wood
(Sta. 12+20 to 14+00)
1f. Right bank stabilization with grading,
vegetation, and j hooks (Sta. 12+30 to 14+90)
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and vegetation (Sta. 47+20 to 48+20)
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grading, and riprap (Sta. 47+70 to 49+20)
3f. Right bank stabilization with grading,
vegetation, rock toe, and bankfull bench
(Sta. 48+50 to 52+00)
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j hooks, and section of toe wood (Sta. 48+50 to 51+00)
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vegetation, and tree preservation
(Sta. 51+00 to 52+50)
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cross vanes, and section of root wads
(Sta 52+10 to 54+15)
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floodplain bench (Sta. 54+20 to 55+20)
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and toe wood stabilization (Sta. 65+50 to 68+30)
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Due to the extensive length of recommended stabilization measures, the Commission Engineer assigned a
numeric score for the various restoration locations based on the prioritization metrics noted below. The
metrics are a combination of elements provided by Golden Valley staff and further developed by the
Commission Engineer. Table 5-3 summarizes the scoring system used for this feasibility analysis.
Table 5-3 Scoring Methodology for Stream Restoration Areas
Golden Valley
Prioritization Metric Weight for Scoring
Severity of existing erosion Varied based on Bank Erosion Hazard Index (BEHI) score. Moderate=1, High=2, Very high= 3
Public ownership 4 points if construction occurs on public land
Public easement 2 points if construction occurs on public easement
Protection of existing structures/infrastructure (within 25 feet of streambank)
15 points if protecting sanitary sewer structures and 5 points if protecting other infrastructure or structures (storm sewer and other utilities, streets, trails, bridges, driveways)
Impact on surrounding areas 1 point if the site requires minimal to no channel or bank grading
Potential for future erosion
Varied, based on summing BEHI and NBS values as described below. Moderate BEHI=1, High BEHI=2, Very high BEHI= 3, Very low NBS=1, Low NBS=2, Moderate NBS=3, High NBS= 4, Very high NBS=5
Opportunity for habitat creation or restoration 1 point if upland or stream habitat creation, based on stream restoration technique
Maintaining healthy trees, native significant trees 1 point if protecting significant trees
Vegetation establishment 1 point if vegetation establishment is part of stream restoration
Ease of construction access
2 points if construction access is primarily through public property and 1 point if accessed via public easements. Points apply only if construction access is feasible based on site conditions (i.e. no overly steep slopes, extensive tree removal, etc.).
Consider
proximity/possibility for other improvements 1 point if near flood control project inspection areas
Specific details related to the exact locations of restoration and prioritization rankings are presented in
Appendix D. Using the scoring criteria described above, each restoration area was given a ranking value of
low, medium, or high based on the average score of the individual stream reaches within each restoration
area. The rankings were typically determined as follows:
• Low: Average score below 10.4
• Medium: Average score between 10.5 and 13.9
• High: Average score of 14 and above
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After determining the scores and rankings, the Commission Engineer used engineering judgment and City
staff input to manually adjust rankings. As a result of scoring and prioritization, the recommended
restoration concept includes 22 high, 11 medium, and 7 low-priority restoration areas. If funding is
available, the Commission Engineer recommends restoring all identified erosion areas. However, if costs
for completing all of the restoration areas are prohibitive, the Commission Engineer recommends
restoring areas based on their priority ranking. While the Commission Engineer developed a numeric
ranking score for this report, City staff and the Commission Engineer may substitute lower ranked sites for
higher ranked sites during the design, bidding, and/or construction phases based on changed site
conditions, site access/permissions, project bids, and/or other appropriate decision-making criteria and
site conditions/constraints.
Estimated construction costs are presented in Section 7.1. Table 5-4 summarizes the restoration areas and
proposed stabilization measures, the priority rankings for each restoration area, and the photo numbers
for each restoration area (photos are in Appendix A).
Table 5-4 Proposed Restoration Areas (areas shown in Figure 5-1 through Figure 5-4)
Restoration Areas and Proposed Stabilization Measures Priority Photo numbers1
1a. Right bank and left bank stabilization with j hooks (Sta. 0+00 to 2+50) Low 1, 2
1b. Right bank stabilization with grading, vegetated riprap toe, and j hooks (Sta. 2+40 to 5+20) 3 Medium 3
1c. Right bank stabilization with toe wood, j hooks, and fascines (Sta. 5+20 to 9+25) High 4
1d. Right and left bank stabilization with toe wood and j hooks (Sta. 7+75 to 10+20) High 5, 6
1e. Left bank stabilization with grading, vegetation, and section of toe wood (Sta. 12+20 to 14+00) High 7, 8
1f. Right bank stabilization with grading, vegetation, and j hooks
(Sta. 12+30 to 14+90) High 9
2a. Bank stabilization with riprap and cross vane (16-50 to 16+80) Low 10
2b. Right and left bank stabilization with grading and vegetated riprap toe protection (Sta. 18+20 to 19+00) Medium 11
2c. Left bank stabilization with riprap toe and right bank grading to keep cross-sectional area (Sta. 19+00 to 20+50) High 12, 13
2d. Right and left bank stabilization with j hooks (Sta. 20+50 to 21+80) Medium 14, 15
2e. Left bank stabilization with grading and vegetation (Sta.
21+80 to 22+50) High 16
2f. Right and left bank stabilization with j hooks and section of toe wood (Sta. 22+75 to 27+75) Low 17, 18
2g. Bank stabilization with cross vane (Sta. 27+70) High 19
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Restoration Areas and Proposed Stabilization Measures Priority Photo numbers1
2h. Right bank stabilization with grading, vegetation, and floodplain bench (Sta. 28+00 to 29+50) Low 20
2i. Right and left bank stabilization with j hooks (Sta. 29+70 to 30+90) High 21, 22
2j. Bank stabilization with cross vane (Sta. 31+00) High 23
2k. Right bank stabilization with grading, vegetation, riprap toe protection, and j hooks (Sta. 31+00 to 33+10) Medium 24
2l. Left bank stabilization with j hooks, grading, vegetation, and riprap (Sta. 33+30 to 35+10) High 25
2m. Right and left bank stabilization with j hooks, grading, vegetation, and section of toe wood (Sta. 35+50 to 37+50) Medium 26, 27
2n. Right and left bank stabilization with j hooks and cross vane (Sta 37+50 to 39+60) 3 Low 28, 29
3a. Bank stabilization with cross vane (Sta. 41+40) High
3b. Left bank stabilization with grading, vegetation, and section of root wads (Sta. 42+20 to 44+50) High 30
3c. Right and left bank stabilization with j hooks and cross vanes (Sta. 45+20 to 47+00) High 31
3d. Left bank stabilization with grading and vegetation (Sta. 47+20 to 48+20) 3 High 32
3e. Bank stabilization with cross vanes (Sta. 47+70 to 48+70) 3 Medium 33
3f. Right bank stabilization with grading, vegetation, rock toe, and
bankfull bench (Sta. 48+50 to 52+00) Medium 34
3g. Left bank stabilization with grading, vegetation, j hooks, and section of toe wood (Sta. 48+50 to 51+00) Medium 35
3h. Left bank stabilization with grading, vegetation, and tree preservation (Sta. 51+00 to 52+50) 3 Low 36
3i. Right and left bank stabilization with j hooks, cross vanes, and section of root wads (Sta 52+10 to 54+15) High 37, 38, 39
3j. Left bank stabilization with toe wood and floodplain bench (Sta. 54+20 to 55+20) High 40
4a. Right and left bank stabilization with j hooks (Sta. 56+00 to 59+50) 3 High 41
4b. Right and left bank stabilization with grading, vegetation, and riprap floodplain bench (Sta. 59+60 to 61+00) High 42
4c. Right and left bank stabilization with j hooks and cross vanes (Sta. 61+00 to 64+40) High 43
4d. Right bank stabilization with grading, vegetation, and j hooks (Sta. 65+40 to 67+00) High 44
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Restoration Areas and Proposed Stabilization Measures Priority Photo numbers1
4e. Bank stabilization with cross vane (Sta. 65+50) High 45
4f. Left bank stabilization with grading, vegetation, and toe wood stabilization (Sta. 65+50 to 68+30) High 46, 47
4g. Right bank stabilization with grading and vegetation. Increase cross-sectional area if toe wood on left bank installed (Sta. 66+80 to 68+30)
Low 48
4h. Left bank stabilization with grading, vegetation, and fascines (Sta. 68+30 to 69+90, 70+10 to 71+00) High 49, 50
4i. Right bank stabilization with riprap enhancement, grading, and vegetation (Sta. 69+00 to 69+90, 70+10 to 71+50) 3 Medium 51
4j. Right and left bank stabilization with riprap and cross vane (Sta. 69+90 to 70+10) 3 Medium
1. Photos are located in Appendix A
2. Right and left bank refer to looking downstream
3. Proposed restoration on property that is partially publicly owned but grouped together for ecological reasons.
Using the summary above, three options were developed. The first option is completing stream
restoration solely in areas that ranked high, the second option is completing stream restoration in high
and medium-ranked areas, and the third option is completing stream restoration in all 40 ranked areas.
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6 Project Modeling Results and Potential Impacts
This section discusses the results of the hydrologic, hydraulic, and water quality modeling and provides
information on potential project impacts, including permitting requirements.
6.1 Hydrologic, Hydraulic, and Water Quality Modeling
Hydrologic and hydraulic information is available for the approximately 7,000-foot reach. For this analysis,
the Commission Engineer utilized the BCWMC 2021 XP-SWMM model, which is the most current version
of the jurisdictional model. We used the model to evaluate the Atlas 14, 2-, 10-year, and 100-year, 24-
hour design storm events to estimate flood elevations, flows, and velocities. In addition to reviewing the
hydrologic and hydraulic model results for the project area, we completed an analysis to estimate
potential pollutant reductions for the proposed three options.
6.1.1 BCWMC XPSWMM Model Review
The Commission Engineer reviewed the XPSWMM model to understand the peak flow rates, velocities,
elevations, and total drainage area throughout the project area. A summary of the model results is
provided for the downstream-most point of the four project reaches described in Section 5.2 (Table 6-1,
Figure 6-1).
Table 6-1 Summary of BCWMC XPSWMM Model for Project Area
Stream Location
Peak Flow Rates (cubic ft/second) Peak Velocity (ft/second) Peak Water Surface Elevation
Drainage Area (acres)
Noble Avenue 2-yr: 386 10-yr: 627 100-yr: 1334
2-yr: -2.6 10-yr: 3.7 100-yr: -6.1
2-yr: 836.6 10-yr: 837.5 100-yr: 840 19,698
Intersection of Bassett Creek Drive and Legend Drive
2-yr: 385 10-yr: 623 100-yr: 1329
2-yr: 4.0 10-yr: 5.6 100-yr: 10.6
2-yr: 831.2 10-yr: 833.0 100-yr: 837.0 19,747
Station 56+00, near Sochacki Park 2-yr: 387 10-yr: 654 100-yr: 1344
2-yr: 2.5 10-yr: 2.4 100-yr: 2.3
2-yr: 828.9 10-yr: 829.8 100-yr: 833.9 20,240
Golden Valley Road 2-yr: 387 10-yr: 661 100-yr: 1361
2-yr: -2.2 10-yr: -2.2 100-yr: -2.1
2-yr: 827.3 10-yr: 828.9 100-yr: 833.7 20,399
Final design efforts will require additional refinements to the XP-SWMM modeling and a review of the
final design water surface profile to ensure the project does not impact adjacent property and does not
increase flood elevations. Similarly, the stability thresholds for the proposed features should be reviewed
to ensure the final design will be stable. The constructed improvements should be incorporated into the
next update of the BCWMC XP-SWMM model after project completion.
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6.1.2 Anticipated Pollutant Removals
The Commission Engineer estimated the pollutant (total phosphorus (TP) and total suspended solids
(TSS)) removals that would result from the proposed Bassett Creek Main Stem Restoration Project using
approaches developed by Rosgen et al. (3) and Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) (9).
The proposed stabilization measures will result in reduced stream bank erosion and, therefore, reduced
sediment and phosphorus loading to the Main Stem of Bassett Creek and all downstream water bodies,
including the Mississippi River and Lake Pepin. The existing stream bank erosion rate (in units of feet per
year) for each stabilization location was estimated based on a field assessment method known as the Bank
Assessment for Non-Point Source Consequences of Sediment (BANCS) model (3).
The BANCS model uses two erosion-estimation tools to develop risk ratings: BEHI and NBS. The BEHI
rating evaluates the susceptibility of a segment of stream bank to erosion as a result of multiple
processes: surface erosion, fluvial entrainment (movement of material that becomes suspended in the
channel during high flows), and mass erosion (wasting). The NBS rating characterizes the energy
distribution against a segment of stream bank; disproportionate energy distribution in the near-bank
region can accelerate bank erosion. The BEHI and NBS estimation tools are applied in a field assessment
for each segment of stream bank potentially contributing sediment to the stream channel. The
Commission Engineer performed BEHI assessments for multiple segments of the Main Stem project area
during site visits in October 2022 and completed NBS ratings using aerial imagery from Google Earth
dated 2022.
The field-determined BEHI and NBS ratings for the Main Stem project area are shown in Figure 2-1 and in
tabular form in Appendix E. Approximately 42% of the eroding right banks (looking downstream) are in
the moderate BEHI category, 56% are in the high BEHI category, and 1% are in the very high BEHI
category. Approximately 46% of the left eroding banks (looking downstream) are in the moderate BEHI
category, and 54% are in the high BEHI category. The majority of the right and left banks are either a very
low or low NBS category, with four reaches rated higher than a low NBS category.
To convert BEHI and NBS ratings into a stream bank erosion rate estimate, the BANCS model relies on
measured bank erosion data to develop relationships applicable to various hydrologic and geologic
conditions. No such relationship is currently available for Minnesota; this feasibility study uses
relationships developed from data collected in sedimentary and metamorphic geologic regions in North
Carolina (Figure 5-34 of (3)). Appendix E shows the estimated bank erosion rate for each stabilization
location; estimated erosion rates range from 0.008 to 0. 7 feet per year.
The estimated total sediment load from bank erosion is calculated using the approximate dimensions of
the eroding stream banks at each restoration area. The effects of stabilization options on water quality are
estimated based on the assumption that each stabilization measure successfully addresses erosion at the
site and brings erosion to a low rate, representative of a stable stream in this geologic setting. For this
analysis, we assumed a stable low erosion rate means there would be no change in NBS, and the BEHI
erosion would be improved to half of the erosion rate of a moderate BEHI score. Appendix E shows the
resulting estimated sediment load reduction for all proposed restoration areas. We calculated the
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corresponding reduction of TSS and TP loads using an estimation tool developed by BWSR (9). The BWSR
tool assumes that all eroded sediment becomes TSS, which is conservative because eroded sand and
gravel are typically not suspended but transported as bedload. The BWSR tool also assumes that the TP
load is equivalent to 1.0 pound of TP per ton of eroded sediment.
The total reduction in pollutant loading resulting from stabilization depends on the total linear feet of
channel selected for stabilization. Table 6-2 summarizes the pollutant loading reductions based on the
approximate length of restoration.
Table 6-2 Pollutant Reduction by Proposed Option
Restoration Length, by Option Total Suspended Solids Reduction (lb/yr)
Total Phosphorus Reduction (lb/yr)
Option 1: 4,340 linear feet1 – High priority areas only 109,618 54.4
Option 2: 5,425 linear feet1 – High and medium priority areas 136,695 67.0
Option 3: 7,370 linear feet1 – High, medium, and low priority areas 164,820 82.4
1. Linear feet = sum of right and left banks that are restored
6.2 Easement Acquisition
In general, most of the project reach is adjacent to easements or City of Golden Valley property that can
be used for construction access. However, there is limited public access available between Noble Avenue
and Bassett Creek Drive (Reach 2). Therefore, coordination with residents will be required for construction
access and it will be especially important to acquire temporary construction easements in this reach. The
proposed construction will occur on public property, private property, and easements as summarized in
Table 6-3.
Table 6-3 Restoration Lengths on Property Types
Options
Length of Publicly Owned Restoration
Length of Privately Owned Restoration with Public Easements
Length of Privately Owned Restoration without Easements
Option 1: 4,340 linear feet1 – High priority areas only 2,168 380 1,792
Option 2: 5,425 linear feet1 – High and medium priority areas 2,431 687 2,307
Option 3: 7,370 linear feet1 – High, medium, and low priority areas 3,150 1,220 3,000
6.3 Permits Required for Project
The proposed project is expected to require the following permits/approvals, regardless of the selected
concept:
• Clean Water Act Section 404 and Section 401 Water Quality Certification
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• Construction Stormwater General Permit from the MPCA
• Compliance with the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act
• Environmental Assessment Worksheet (potentially required, see paragraph 6.3.4 for more detail)
• Public Waters Work Permit from the MnDNR
• Stormwater Management Permit from the City of Golden Valley
• Right-of-Way Management Permit from the City of Golden Valley
6.3.1 Section 404 Permit
The USACE regulates the placement of fill into wetlands if they are hydrologically connected to a Water of
the United States in accordance with Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA). In addition, the USACE
may regulate all proposed wetland alterations if any wetland fill is proposed. The MPCA may be involved
in wetland mitigation requirements as part of the CWA Section 401 water quality certification process for
the 404 Permit.
The BCWMC developed its Resource Management Plan (RMP) with the goal of completing a conceptual-
level USACE permitting process for proposed projects. The RMP was submitted to the USACE in April 2009
and revised in July 2009. This feasibility study follows the protocols for projects within the BCWMC RMP.
The USACE 404 permit requires a Section 106 review for historic and cultural resources. The results of the
archeological reconnaissance study are included in Section 3.0. If the State Historic Preservation Office
(SHPO) requests more detailed information, a Phase I Archaeological Survey may need to be completed. A
Phase I Archaeological Survey can be completed in 45 days or less during a frost-free period. The USACE
staff anticipates that the 404 permit review and approval process could require 120 days to complete.
These projects may fit under the USACE Nationwide Permit 13 for bank stabilization or Nationwide
Permit 27 for restoration, or a Regional General Permit. Verification of the USACE Nationwide Permit
requirements and comparison to the proposed project features/impacts will be necessary during the
project design phase to determine which permit is most applicable. Coordination with the USACE will help
to confirm specific requirements related to the project.
6.3.2 Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Permits
Construction of the proposed project will require a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System/State
Disposal System Construction Stormwater (CSW) General Permit issued by the MPCA. The CSW permit will
require the preparation of a SWPPP that explains how stormwater will be controlled within the project
area during construction.
Based on the findings of the desktop review of the MPCA’s “What’s In My Neighborhood?” database (see
Section 3.6), it is not anticipated that environmental impacts such as contaminated soil and debris will be
encountered during stream restoration activities; therefore, it is not anticipated that the project will
require minimization measures for disposing of contaminated soil. In the unlikely event that
environmental impacts are encountered during the creek restoration earthwork, contaminated materials
will need to be handled and managed appropriately. The response to the discovery of contamination
typically includes entering the MPCA’s voluntary program. A construction contingency plan could be
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prepared for the project in accordance with MPCA guidance. This would include specifying Initial
procedures for handling potentially impacted materials, collecting analytical samples, and working with
the MPCA to determine a method for managing impacted materials.
6.3.3 Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act
The Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act (WCA) regulates the filling and draining of wetlands and
excavation within Type 3, 4, and 5 wetlands—and may regulate any other wetland type if fill is proposed.
The WCA is administered by local government units (LGUs), which include cities, counties, watershed
management organizations, soil and water conservation districts, and townships. The City of Golden Valley
is the LGU for the entire project area. The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) oversees
administration of the WCA statewide.
As described in Minnesota rules 8420, the WCA is applicable to the types of wetland impacts that could
be a part of this project, and a permit related to wetland impacts may be required; however, the LGU will
have the final determination.
6.3.4 Environmental Assessment Worksheet
The Minnesota Environmental Policy Act of 1973 (MEPA) established the Environmental Quality Board
(EQB), which oversees the formal environmental review process for the state of Minnesota. An
Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) is a screening tool used to determine whether a full
environmental impact statement is needed. Minnesota Rules 4410.4300 (Mandatory EAW Categories)
identifies triggers that would require a project proposer to prepare an EAW. Minnesota Rules 4410.4300
Subp. 27A requires an EAW for projects that will change or diminish the course, current, or cross-section
of one acre or more of any public water or public waters wetland. For this mandatory EAW category, the
responsible government unit (RGU) would be the MnDNR or the LGU for the project. Since the project is
primarily a stream restoration project, the MnDNR may be able to waive the requirement for an EAW.
Further coordination with the MnDNR would be needed to determine if an EAW would be required before
issuing a Public Waters Work Permit.
6.3.5 Public Waters Work Permit
The MnDNR regulates projects constructed below the ordinary high water level of public waters,
watercourses, or wetlands, which alter the course, current, or cross-section of the water body. Public
waters regulated by the MnDNR are identified on published PWI maps. Bassett Creek is a public
watercourse, so the proposed work may require an MnDNR public waters work permit.
6.3.6 City of Golden Valley Permits
The City of Golden Valley requires Stormwater Management Permits for land-disturbing activities that
remove soils or vegetation, including but not limited to clearing, digging, dredging, draining, or filling.
This permit is also required for projects within floodplains or adjacent to water bodies. The City of Golden
Valley will require a Stormwater Management Permit for the proposed project.
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In addition, the City of Golden Valley requires a Right-of-Way (ROW) permit for excavations and
obstructions within the public right-of-way, streets, easements, and parks. The City of Golden Valley
requires a ROW permit for the proposed project.
6.4 Other Project Impacts
6.4.1 Tree Loss
The estimated tree removals resulting from the implementation of the proposed project depend on the
proposed restoration length (i.e., which design option is selected). Appendix F includes a summary of the
estimated healthy tree removal by species. Tree removal estimates for each estimate are:
• Option 1: 47 trees
• Option 2: 73 trees
• Option 3: 88 trees
The number of trees removed could be reduced by protecting trees during construction.
6.4.2 Water Quality Impacts
The proposed stabilization measures will result in a reduction of the sediment and phosphorus loading to
Bassett Creek and all downstream water bodies, including the Mississippi River and Lake Pepin. We
estimated total suspended sediment and total phosphorus loadings prior to and after stabilization using
BEHI and NBS ratings from the field, described in further detail in Section 6.1.2.
6.4.3 Utility Considerations
An important consideration for implementing this stream restoration project is the stream’s proximity to
infrastructure, such as sanitary and storm sewer lines. Throughout the 7,000-foot reach, sanitary lines are
present, crossing the creek channel and running along creek banks. If the sanitary line were to break,
there is the potential for a release of sewage into the creek, which would drastically decrease the creek’s
water quality. Similarly, protecting existing storm sewer infrastructure reduces the potential for erosion
from stormwater conveyance and helps maintain the integrity of the creek.
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7 Project Cost Considerations
7.1 Opinion of Cost
The cost estimate is a Class 4 feasibility-level cost estimate as defined by the American Association of Cost
Engineers International (AACE International) and uses the assumptions listed below and detailed in the
following sections.
• The cost estimate assumes a 20% construction contingency.
• Costs associated with design, permitting, and construction observation (collectively “engineering”)
are assumed to be 30% of the estimated construction costs (excluding contingency).
• Construction easements may be necessary to construct the project; however, the costs were not
estimated as part of this study
• Additional work may be required to determine if cultural and/or historical resources are present at
any project site.
The Class 4 level cost estimates have an acceptable range of between -15% to -30% on the low range and
+20% to +50% on the high range (10). Based on the development of concepts and initial vetting of the
concepts by the City of Golden Valley, BCWMC, and MnDNR, it is not necessary to utilize the full range of
the acceptable range for the cost estimate. We assume the final costs of construction may range between
-15% and +30% of the estimated construction budget. The assumed contingency for the project (20%)
incorporates the potential high end of the cost estimate range.
Table 7-1 summarizes the feasibility-level total construction cost estimates, the 30-year annualized total
construction cost estimates, and the annualized costs per pound of TSS and TP removed for the Main
Stem Restoration Project. Table 7-1 presents the cost for each of the prioritized preferred options
described in Section 5.2. Appendix G provides detailed cost-estimate tables for all options.
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Table 7-1 Bassett Creek Main Stem Stream Restoration Project Options Cost Summary
Option Description Project Cost Estimate(1,4) Annualized Cost(2)
TP Loading TSS Loading
Load Reduction (lb/yr)
Cost/lb/yr Reduced(3)
Load Reduction (lb/yr)
Cost/lb/yr Reduced(3)
Option 1. High-ranked restoration areas
$1,124,000 ($956,000–$1,462,000) $72,000 54.4 $1,323 109,618 $0.66
Option 2. High- and medium-ranked restoration areas
$1,727,000 ($1,468,000–$2,246,000) $110,000 67.0 $1,642 136,695 $0.80
Option 3. All proposed restoration areas
$2,118,000 ($1,801,000–$2,754,000) $136,000 82.4 $1,650 163,820 $0.83
(1) A Class 4 screening-level opinion of probable cost, as defined by the American Association of Cost Engineers International
(AACE International), has been prepared for these options. The opinion of probable construction cost provided in this table is based on the Commission Engineer’s experience and qualifications and represents our best judgment as experienced and qualified professionals familiar with the project. The cost opinion is based on project-related information available to the Commission Engineer at this time and includes a conceptual-level design of the project. It includes 20% project contingency and 30% for planning, engineering, design, and construction administration. The lower bound is assumed at -15%, and the upper bound is assumed at +30%.
(2) Assumed to be 15% of the total project cost for annual maintenance, plus replacement cost associated with major repairs and the initial project cost distributed evenly over a 30-year project lifespan.
(3) Annualized cost divided by estimated annual pollution load reduction.
(4) Costs do not include easements or construction access routes
7.2 Funding Sources
The BCWMC will utilize the BCWMC CIP funds to implement these projects. The source of these funds is
an ad valorem tax levied by Hennepin County over the entire Bassett Creek watershed on behalf of the
BCWMC. The current CIP earmarks $800,000 for this project over 2024 and 2025. In addition to BCWMC
CIP funds, Golden Valley plans to contribute channel maintenance funds ($200,000) and capital
improvement funds ($100,000) toward project implementation.
7.3 Project Schedule
The BCWMC will hold a public hearing in September 2023 on this project. Pending the outcome of the
hearing, the BCWMC will consider officially ordering the project, entering into an agreement with the City
of Golden Valley to design and construct the project, and certifying to Hennepin County a final 2024 tax
levy for this project.
The construction work would likely begin in winter 2024/2025, as tree removal should occur in the period
from October 15 to early April, outside of the northern long-eared bat’s active season (mid-April –
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October 14). Additionally, excavation during the winter would be appropriate to complete the major
earthwork during periods with less frequent runoff events. Final construction and restoration will be
completed in the spring/summer of 2025.
For project construction to occur in the winter of 2024/2025, project design should begin in the winter of
2023/2024 or spring of 2024. If project construction is scheduled for winter 2024/2025, summer 2024
bidding is recommended. This will give contractors adequate scheduling time to complete the project at a
reasonable price. In the intervening time, the City would gather public input, prepare the final design, and
obtain permits.
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8 Recommended Option
The Commission Engineer and City staff recommend implementing option 1 with the level of funding that
is currently available and option 2 or 3 – completing restoration in all high, medium, and low priority areas
if additional funding is obtained through the BCWMC CIP, City CIP or grants. All three options propose
using a combination of stream stabilization methods discussed in Section 5.2. The three options for
restoration are based on a low, medium, and high prioritization ranking of restoration areas. The highest
priority areas are included in the first option, the medium and high are included in the second, and all of
the areas are included in the third. Restoration areas were prioritized based on criteria provided by the
City of Golden Valley and additional criteria from the Commission Engineer (see Section 5.2). All three
options would effectively stabilize eroding banks, preserve the natural beauty of Bassett Creek, contribute
to habitat improvements, reduce the chance of potential future erosion, and protect existing
infrastructure. If funding is available, the Commission Engineer and City staff recommend implementing
option 2 or 3 for several reasons, including: economies of scale (larger projects can result in lower unit
costs), efficiencies related to working with a single contractor for all site work, practicality of limiting site
disturbance to a single project timeline, simplified permitting for a single project rather than multiple
projects, and addressing all erosion that has been identified in the reach at the same time.
Section 7.1 summarizes the costs of the three prioritized recommended concepts. Option 3 comes at a
higher cost than other options. Therefore, if funding is not available and a lower-cost project is desired,
we recommend implementing (at a minimum) option 1—completing high-priority areas—and completing
medium- to low-ranked areas as budget allows. In general, the Commission Engineer and City staff
recommend completing additional projects in order of prioritization (medium first, then low). However, in
some cases low-ranked sites could be completed ahead of a medium-ranked site if they include partial
public segments that allow for easier site access and greater public benefit than privately-owned sites.
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Quality Improvement Projects 2010 - 2016. 2009.
3. Rosgen, D.L. Watershed Assessment of River Stability and Sediment Supply (WARSSS). Fort Collins, CO :
Wildland Hydrology Books, 2006.
4. United States of Agriculture and Natural Resources Conservation Service. Web Soil Survey. Web
Soil Survey. [Online] https://websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov/app/.
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https://ipac.ecosphere.fws.gov/.
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https://files.dnr.state.mn.us/natural_resources/animals/reptiles_amphibians/turtles/blandings_turtle/factsh
eet.pdf.
8. City of Golden Valley. Golden Valley Code of Ordinances. Code 1988, § 4.32(2).
9. Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (MN BWSR). Pollution Reduction Estimator - Water
Erosion - Excel Version.
[http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/elinkupdate/Pollution_Reduction_Calculator_Manual.pdf]. 2010.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Finance
763-512-2345 / 763-512-2344 (fax)
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
December 17, 2024
Agenda Item
3C.5. Approve Contract for Budget Preparation Software
Prepared By
Lyle Hodges, Finance Director
Summary
This contract will cover the implementation and up to three years of software access to a web-based
application that the City will use to prepare the operating budget and corresponding budget book.
Finance staff along with staff across the City currently rely on a number of separate files in several
formats (Word, Excel, PDF, etc.) to build and maintain the City's operational budget. This approach can
lead to a number of potential issues including lack of data integrity, lack of version control and change
management, and a general lack of cohesive and comprehensive data views.
ClearGov's budget software will allow staff within Finance to set up the budget process and permit
access to appropriate departmental staff to create and edit the operating budget. This software will
also allow Finance staff to perform enterprise-wide analysis of budget data in a real-time environment
as the budget is built. Finally, the software will streamline the creation of the City's budget book,
allowing more timely publication for improved transparency and communication with the public.
Financial or Budget Considerations
The Finance Department has allocated a budget for this software in the 2025 budget.
Legal Considerations
This contract has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.
Equity Considerations
This contract will help further the advancement of equity at the City through a comprehensive and
transparent budgeting process.
Recommended Action
Motion to approve a contract with ClearGov, Inc. for budget preparation software.
Supporting Documents
ClearGov Service Agreement.pdf
ClearGov_ Golden Valley Service Order.pdf
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This ClearGov BCM Service Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made and
entered into by and between ClearGov, Inc. (“ClearGov”), a Delaware
corporation with its principal offices at 2 Mill & Main; Suite 630,
Maynard, MA 01754 and Customer (as defined in the applicable
ClearGov Service Order) (each a “Party” and collectively the
“Parties”). This Agreement governs the terms and conditions under
which Customer may utilize the ClearGov Service as set forth herein and
as specified in one or more applicable ClearGov Service Order(s)
executed by Customer in connection herewith and incorporated herein
(the “ClearGov Service Order(s)”). In event of any conflict between
the terms set forth in this Agreement and any terms or conditions of
any applicable ClearGov Service Order, the terms of the applicable
ClearGov Service Order shall prevail.
WHEREAS ClearGov owns and operates the ClearGov Service, a Web-
based SaaS solution that includes a variety of ClearGov App(s) and
provides various features and functionality via such ClearGov App(s);
and
WHEREAS Customer wishes to utilize the ClearGov Service in order to
convey fiscal budget, key metrics and other information to the public as
well as to leverage the functionality of such ClearGov App(s);
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained
herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and
sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, ClearGov and Customer
hereby agree as follows:
1) Definitions. Capitalized terms used in this Agreement, and not
otherwise defined herein, shall have the following meanings:
1.1) "Account" means an access point for the ClearGov Service
that requires registration by the Customer.
1.2) “ClearGov API” means an application programming
interface that provides access to specified content and
functionality within certain ClearGov Apps.
1.3) “ClearGov Apps” means collectively all of the Web
applications hosted by ClearGov and available via the
ClearGov Service, including but not limited to the applications
listed in any applicable ClearGov Service Order. All features,
functionality, reports, etc. for each ClearGov App are included
as material elements of the applicable ClearGov App.
ClearGov may modify, combine, add or delete ClearGov Apps
from the ClearGov Service from time to time at its sole
discretion, provided that in the event that ClearGov
terminates or deletes any ClearGov App to which Customer is
actively subscribing, ClearGov shall provide a pro-rata refund
for the applicable portion of the Subscription Service Fee for
the remainder of the then current Service Period.
1.4) “ClearGov Data” means any aggregated and normalized key
metrics and benchmarking data collected by ClearGov for the
delivery of the ClearGov Service.
1.5) “ClearGov Service” means the complete set of ClearGov
software and related materials including but not limited to the
ClearGov Apps, ClearGov Data, ClearGov Web Site, the
Documentation and the Software.
1.6) “ClearGov Web Site” means the Web site owned and
operated by ClearGov and made available at the following
URL: http://www.ClearGov.com and/or any successor site(s).
1.7) “Customer PDF” means one or more PDF files of Customer’s
digital documents created by Customer using the ClearGov
Apps.
1.8) “Customer Data” means any data provided to ClearGov by
or on behalf of Customer or any data entered or uploaded
into the ClearGov Service by or on behalf of Customer,
including Sensitive Data entered or provided by Customer.
Customer Data specifically excludes ClearGov Data as well as
any anonymized, customized, modified or derivative works
related to the Customer Data.
1.9) “Customer State” means the state, commonwealth or
territory in which the Customer is located.
1.10) “Customer Web Site” means any Web site owned and
operated by Customer.
1.11) "Documentation" means any accompanying proprietary
documentation made available to Customer by ClearGov for
use with the ClearGov Service, including any documentation
available online or otherwise.
1.12) “Sensitive Data: means any Customer Data that may
reasonably be deemed sensitive and/or private in nature,
including but not limited to personal wage garnishments,
individual healthcare-related expenses, data protected by
HIPAA, etc.
1.13) "Software" means the source code and/or other code which
are material elements of the ClearGov Apps and ClearGov
Service.
2) Service Usage & Licenses.
2.1) Account Password and Security. Customer shall protect its
passwords and take full responsibility for Customer's own, as
well as any third-party, use of the Customer Account(s).
Customer is solely responsible for any and all activities that
occur under such Customer Account(s), except for any
activities performed by ClearGov as set forth herein. Customer
agrees to notify ClearGov immediately upon learning of any
unauthorized use of a Customer Account or any other breach
of security. From time to time, ClearGov's support staff may
log in to the Customer Account in order to maintain or
improve service, including providing Customer assistance with
technical or billing issues. Customer hereby acknowledges and
consents to such access.
2.2) ClearGov License. Subject to the terms and conditions of this
Agreement and as specifically set forth in the applicable
ClearGov Service Order(s), ClearGov grants Customer a
limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-
distributable, worldwide license to utilize the ClearGov Service
for the following functionality:
a) Content Delivery. Customer may integrate, link and
publish applicable public-facing content from the
applicable ClearGov Apps within one or more Customer
Web Site(s);
b) Application Access. Customer may access the ClearGov
Apps via Customer’s Account to utilize the functionality
provided within such ClearGov Apps; and
c) API Access. Customer may access the ClearGov API to
distribute and display public-facing content from the
ClearGov Apps within one or more Customer Web Site(s).
3) Term and Termination.
3.1) Term. The duration of this Agreement shall be defined in
accordance with the Term set forth in all applicable Service
Order(s). The Term shall commence upon the Start Date set
forth in the first ClearGov Service Order executed between
the Parties and shall continue in full force and effect until the
termination or expiration of all applicable ClearGov Service
Order(s) (the “Term”).
3.2) Termination. This Agreement and/or any applicable ClearGov
Service Order may be terminated prior to the expiration of the
term as follows:
a) Either Party may terminate this Agreement if the other
Party fails to cure a material breach of the Agreement
within fifteen (15) days after receipt of written notice
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thereof.
b) Either Party may terminate this Agreement if the other
Party is involved in insolvency proceedings, receivership,
bankruptcy, or assignment for the benefit of creditors.
3.3) Obligations. Upon expiration or termination of this
Agreement:
a) Each Party shall promptly return to the other all of the
Confidential Information of the other Party in its
possession or control;
b) Customer shall cease use of the ClearGov Service and
shall remove all links from the Customer Web Site(s) to
any content provided by the ClearGov Apps, provided that
Customer may continue to provide access to any
Customer PDF(s). Customer shall be solely responsible for
hosting and delivering such Customer PDF(s) as well as
any ongoing costs for doing so; and
c) Any outstanding fees shall become immediately due and
payable, and termination of this Agreement shall not
relieve Customer from its obligation to pay to ClearGov
any such fees.
3.4) Survival. Sections 3.3, 3.4 and 4 through 8 inclusive shall
survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement.
4) Fees and Billing.
4.1) Fees. Customer shall pay the Fees in accordance with the
terms set forth in the applicable ClearGov Service Order.
4.2) Interest and Collections. Customer will be charged $50 for
payments by checks that are returned due to insufficient
funds. Any late payments will accrue interest equal to one
and one-half percent (1.5%) per month, or the maximum
amount allowable under law, whichever is less, compounded
monthly. ClearGov shall be entitled to recover all reasonable
costs of collection (including agency fees, attorneys’ fees, in-
house counsel costs, expenses and costs) incurred in
attempting to collect payment from Customer.
4.3) Taxes. Customer is solely responsible for all applicable sales,
use and other taxes and similar charges based on or arising
from this Agreement or any ClearGov Service Order. In the
event that Customer is exempt from sales tax, Customer will
provide ClearGov with a tax-exempt certificate upon request.
5) Intellectual Property.
5.1) General. Both Parties may only use the other Party’s
intellectual property as expressly set forth herein. Nothing in
this Agreement shall be construed in any manner to affect or
modify either Party’s ownership rights in any preexisting or
future works, trademarks, copyrights or technologies
developed or created by either Party, including without
limitation, their respective proprietary software used in
connection with the development and provision of their
respective Web sites, databases, systems, products and/or
services. Unless specifically agreed by the Parties in writing,
all intellectual property, including without limitation
information that could become the subject of a patent,
copyright or trade secret, developed by a Party in the context
of performing its obligations under this Agreement shall be
exclusively owned by that Party and the other Party shall
cooperate with any reasonable requests to execute
documents confirming such ownership.
5.2) Data Ownership and License.
a) Customer represents and warrants that it has obtained all
data subjects’ consent or otherwise has the full legal right
necessary to provide the Customer Data to ClearGov for
ClearGov’s use as contemplated by this Agreement.
Customer acknowledges that ClearGov shall have no legal
liability for its use and/or the display of the Customer Data
as contemplated by this Agreement.
b) Customer represents and warrants that Customer shall
not provide or enter Sensitive Data to be displayed in any
publicly available element of the ClearGov Service. To the
extent that Customer enters or uploads any Sensitive Data
into the ClearGov Service, Customer shall assume full
responsibility for the disclosure of such Sensitive Data.
ClearGov is under no obligation to review and/or verify
whether or not Customer Data includes Sensitive Data.
c) Customer Data shall remain the property of Customer,
and Customer hereby grants ClearGov a limited,
perpetual, irrevocable and royalty-free right to use, copy,
modify, and display the Customer Data within any
ClearGov App(s) and for the purpose of providing the
ClearGov Service.
5.3) Proprietary Rights Notice. The ClearGov Service and all
intellectual property rights in the ClearGov Service are, and
shall remain, the property of ClearGov. All rights in and to the
ClearGov Service not expressly granted to Customer in this
Agreement are hereby expressly reserved and retained by
ClearGov without restriction, including, without limitation,
ClearGov's right to sole ownership of the ClearGov API,
ClearGov Apps, ClearGov Data, ClearGov Web Site,
Documentation and Software. Without limiting the generality
of the foregoing, Customer agrees not to (and to not allow
any third party to): (a) sublicense, copy, distribute, rent,
lease, lend or use the ClearGov Service outside of the scope
of the license granted herein or make the ClearGov Service
available to any third party or use the ClearGov Service on a
service bureau time sharing basis; (b) copy, modify, adapt,
translate, prepare derivative works from, reverse engineer,
disassemble, or decompile the ClearGov Service or otherwise
attempt to discover or reconstruct any source code,
underlying ideas, algorithms, file formats, program interfaces
or other trade secrets related to the ClearGov Service; (c) use
the trademarks, trade names, service marks, logos, domain
names and other distinctive brand features or any copyright
or other proprietary rights associated with the ClearGov
Service for any purpose without the express written consent
of ClearGov; (d) register, attempt to register, or assist anyone
else to register any trademark, trade name, service marks,
logos, domain names and other distinctive brand features,
copyrights or other proprietary rights associated with
ClearGov other than in the name of ClearGov; or (e) modify,
remove, obscure, or alter any notice of copyright, trademark,
or other proprietary right or legend appearing in or on any
item included with the ClearGov Service. If the use of the
ClearGov Service is being purchased by or on behalf of the
U.S. Government or by a U.S. Government prime contractor
or subcontractor (at any tier), in accordance with 48 C.F.R.
227.7202-4 (for Department of Defense (DOD) acquisitions)
and 48 C.F.R. 2.101 and 12.212 (for non-DOD acquisitions),
the Government's rights in the ClearGov Service, including its
rights to use, modify, reproduce, release, perform, display or
disclose any elements of the ClearGov Service, will be subject
in all respects to the commercial license rights and restrictions
provided in this Agreement.
6) Representations, Warranties, Indemnification and Liability.
6.1) By ClearGov. ClearGov represents and warrants that: (i) the
ClearGov Service shall be provided in accordance with, and
shall not violate applicable laws, rules or regulations; and (ii)
by using the ClearGov Service, Customer will not violate or in
any way infringe upon the personal or proprietary rights of
any third party, (iii) to ClearGov’s knowledge, the ClearGov
Service does not contain any virus, worm, Trojan horse, time
bomb or similar contaminating or destructive feature; and (iv)
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ClearGov holds all necessary rights to permit the use of the
ClearGov Service and all components thereof provided to
Customer under this Agreement.
6.2) By Customer. Customer represents and warrants that: (i) it
has all right, title, and interest in and to the Customer Data
necessary for its use in connection with the ClearGov Service;
and (ii) it shall not use the ClearGov Service in a manner or in
connection with any activity that would violate this Agreement
or any law, rule or regulation or rights of any third party.
6.3) By Both. ClearGov and Customer both represent and warrant
that (i) each has full power and authority to enter into and
perform its obligations under this Agreement; (ii) this
Agreement is a legal, valid and binding obligation, enforceable
against each Party in accordance with its terms; and (iii)
entering into this Agreement will not knowingly violate the
Agreement or any laws, regulations or third-party contracts.
6.4) Indemnification by ClearGov. At ClearGov’s cost, ClearGov
agrees to indemnify, hold harmless and defend Customer
against any cost, loss or expense (including attorney’s fees)
resulting from any claims by third parties for loss, damage or
injury (each, a “Claim”) arising out of or relating to (i)
ClearGov’s breach of any term, condition, representation or
warranty of this Agreement, (ii) ClearGov’s violation of any
third party rights in connection with the ClearGov Service or
(iii) ClearGov’s violations of applicable laws, rules or
regulations in connection with the ClearGov Service. In such a
case, Customer will provide ClearGov with written notice of
such Claim. Customer shall cooperate as fully as reasonably
required in the defense of any Claim. Customer reserves the
right, at its own expense, to assume the exclusive defense
and control of any matter subject to indemnification by
ClearGov. Notwithstanding the foregoing, unless the
settlement involves no cost, loss or continuing liability to
Customer, ClearGov shall not settle any Claim, without the
written consent of Customer, such consent not to be
unreasonably withheld.
6.5) Limited Warranty. ClearGov warrants that the ClearGov
Service will be delivered in a professional and workmanlike
manner substantially in accordance with the statement of
work set forth in the applicable ClearGov Service Order and
that the ClearGov Service will operate in all material respects
as described in its product descriptions and/or documentation.
EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES STATED IN THIS
AGREEMENT, INCLUDING ANY APPLICABLE CLEARGOV
SERVICE ORDER, CLEARGOV MAKES NO ADDITIONAL
WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR
OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT,
GUARANTEES, REPRESENTATIONS, PROMISES,
STATEMENTS, ESTIMATES, CONDITIONS, OR OTHER
INDUCEMENTS.
6.6) Limitation of Liability. NEITHER CLEARGOV NOR CUSTOMER
WILL BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER PARTY FOR ANY INDIRECT,
SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING,
WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOST PROFITS), OR INCIDENTAL
DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON A CLAIM OR ACTION OF
CONTRACT, WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY,
OR OTHER TORT, BREACH OF ANY STATUTORY DUTY,
INDEMNITY OR CONTRIBUTION, OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF
THE PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
SUCH DAMAGES. THE EXCLUSION CONTAINED IN THIS
PARAGRAPH SHALL APPLY REGARDLESS OF THE FAILURE OF
THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED IN THE FOLLOWING
SENTENCE. BOTH PARTIES’ TOTAL CUMULATIVE LIABILITY
TO THE OTHER PARTY FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGES
RESULTING FROM ANY CLAIMS, DEMANDS OR ACTIONS
ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT SHALL
NOT EXCEED THE CUMULATIVE FEES PAID BY CUSTOMER
TO CLEARGOV IN THE PRECEDING TWELVE (12) MONTHS.
THE FOREGOING SHALL NOT LIMIT A PARTY'S (A) PAYMENT
OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE AGREEMENT; (B) LIABILITY FOR
INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATIONS UNDER SECTION 6.4; (C)
LIABILITY FOR ANY BREACH OF ITS CONFIDENTIALITY
OBLIGATIONS UNDER SECTION 7; (D) LIABILITY FOR ANY
BREACH OF ITS REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, OR
OBLIGATIONS UNDER SECTION 5.2; OR (E) LIABILITY FOR
ITS INFRINGEMENT OR MISAPPROPRIATION OF ANY
PROPRIETARY RIGHTS OF THE OTHER PARTY. NOTHING IN
THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUED AS EXCLUDING OR
LIMITING A PARTY’S LIABILITY FOR FRAUD OR ITS
LIABILITY FOR DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY ARISING FROM
ITS NEGLIGENCE.
6.7) Essential Element. The provisions of this Section 6 are an
essential element of the benefit of the consideration reflected
in this Agreement.
7) Confidentiality.
7.1) Subject to any applicable open public records laws in the
Customer State, each Party will keep the specific terms of this
Agreement confidential, including the contents of the
schedules and exhibits, and not disclose any portion of them
to any third party (other than to its attorneys, accountants,
advisors and potential investors who are bound to keep such
information confidential) without the other Party’s prior
written consent, except as required by law, including but not
limited to open public record laws.
7.2) In addition, in connection with the negotiation and
performance of this Agreement, a Party (the “Receiving
Party”) may receive information from the other Party (the
“Disclosing Party”) which is confidential or proprietary in
nature, including without limitation information about a
Party’s products, systems and services (“Confidential
Information”). The Receiving Party agrees that, during the
term of this Agreement and for a period of three (3) years
thereafter, it will keep the Confidential Information in strictest
confidence and protect such Confidential Information by
similar security measures as it takes to protect its own
Confidential Information of a similar nature, but in no event
shall the Receiving Party take less than reasonable care with
the Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party. The
Receiving Party also agrees that it will not use any
Confidential Information for any purpose other than in
connection with the performance of its obligations under this
Agreement.
7.3) The term “Confidential Information” shall not include
information which A) is or becomes generally available to the
public without breach of this Agreement, B) is in the
possession of the Receiving Party prior to its disclosure by the
Disclosing Party, C) becomes available from a third party not
in breach of any obligations of confidentiality, D) is
independently developed by the Receiving Party, or E) is
required to be disclosed by the Receiving Party pursuant to
law, rule, regulation, subpoena or court order, including but
not limited to open public record laws.
7.4) The Parties recognize that the disclosure or use of a
Disclosing Party’s Confidential Information by the Receiving
Party in violation of the provisions of this Section 7 may cause
irreparable injury to the Disclosing Party; therefore, in the
event either Party breaches the provisions of this Section 7,
the other Party, in addition to any other remedies it may
have, shall be entitled to seek preliminary and permanent
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injunctive relief without the necessity of posting a bond.
8) Miscellaneous.
8.1) General. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be
unenforceable for any reason, such provision shall be
reformed to the extent necessary to make it enforceable to
the maximum extent permissible so as to implement the
intent of the Parties, and the remainder of this Agreement
shall continue in full force and effect. A waiver of any default
is not a waiver of any subsequent default. The relationship
between ClearGov and Customer is one of independent
contractors, not partnership, joint venture or agency. This
Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of
the respective successors and permitted assigns of the Parties
hereto. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the
International Sale of Goods and the Uniform Computer
Information Transactions Act shall not apply to this
Agreement. The Software is controlled by U.S. Export
Regulations, and it may not be exported to or used by
embargoed countries or individuals.
8.2) Entire Agreement. This Agreement and the accompanying
ClearGov Service Order (s), together, constitute a valid and
binding agreement between the Parties and are intended to
be the Parties’ complete, integrated expression of the terms
of their agreement with respect to the ClearGov Service, and
any prior agreements or understandings with respect to such
subject matter are superseded hereby and fully merged
herein.
8.3) Assignment. Neither Party will assign this Agreement in whole
or in part to any third party without the prior written consent
of the other Party; provided, however, either Party may
assign this Agreement without such consent to any subsidiary
or parent company of such Party or to any successor by way
of any merger, consolidation or other corporate
reorganization of such Party or sale of all or substantially all of
the assets of such Party or to an entity that assumes, by sale,
license or otherwise, the business activities that are the
subject of this Agreement, provided that such subsidiary or
parent company or successor assumes or is otherwise fully
bound by all of the obligations of the assigning Party under
this Agreement.
8.4) Marketing Materials. Customer agrees that ClearGov may
utilize Customer’s name solely to identify it as a ClearGov
Customer on the ClearGov Web site, in client lists and other
marketing materials. Any other uses of Customer’s name
and/or logo (other than as included in the content and/or
other items furnished to ClearGov by Customer) shall require
Customer’s prior written consent.
8.5) Insurance. ClearGov shall maintain commercial general
liability insurance, cybersecurity insurance, product liability
insurance and auto liability insurance in amounts that are
consistent with industry standards. ClearGov shall maintain
Worker’s Compensation insurance as required by law.
8.6) No Boycott of Israel. ClearGov hereby certifies that ClearGov
is not currently engaged in and shall not, for the duration of
the Term of this Agreement, engage in a boycott of goods or
services from the State of Israel; companies doing business in
or with the State of Israel or authorized by, licensed by or
organized under the laws of the State of Israel; or persons or
entities doing business in the State of Israel.
8.7) Jurisdiction. This Agreement shall be governed by the
applicable laws in the Customer State, without regard to
conflict of laws rules. Any dispute, claim or controversy arising
out of or relating to this Agreement or the breach,
termination, enforcement, interpretation or validity thereof,
including the determination of the scope or applicability of this
agreement to arbitrate, shall be determined exclusively by
arbitration in the Customer State before a panel of three
arbitrators. Such arbitration shall be administered by JAMS
pursuant to JAMS’ Streamlined Arbitration Rules and
Procedures. Judgment on an award, if any, may be entered in
any court having jurisdiction. This clause shall not preclude
parties from seeking provisional remedies in aid of arbitration
from a court of appropriate jurisdiction. The Parties
acknowledge that this Agreement evidences a transaction
involving interstate commerce. Notwithstanding the provision
with respect to applicable substantive law, any arbitration
conducted pursuant to the terms of this Agreement shall be
governed by the Federal Arbitration Act (9 U.S.C., Secs. 1-
16).
8.8) Force Majeure. If the performance of this Agreement or any
obligations hereunder is prevented or interfered with by
reason of fire or other casualty or accident, strikes or labor
disputes, war or other violence, any law, proclamation,
regulation, or requirement of any government agency, or any
other act or condition beyond the reasonable control of a
Party hereto, that Party upon giving prompt notice to the
other Party shall be excused from such performance during
such occurrence.
8.9) Notices. All notices, requests, or other communications
between the Parties that are required or permitted hereunder
will be in writing and will be given by: (a) delivery in person
or by prepaid courier service with a nationally recognized
courier company, (b) delivery by registered or certified mail,
postage prepaid, return receipt requested, (c) by confirmed
fax, or (d) email to the address and/or fax number set forth in
the applicable ClearGov Service Order. A Party may change
the street or email address or fax number to which notice is
to be sent by giving written notice of such change. Notices
will be deemed given when received as evidenced by
verification from the courier company, the mail or
confirmation of email receipt or fax confirmation.
8.10) Titles & Subtitles. The titles and subtitles in this Agreement
are used for convenience only and are not to be considered in
construing it.
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Service Order
2 Mill & Main; Suite 630; Maynard, MA 01754
Created by Lewie Alfano Order Date Oct 24, 2024
Contact Phone (978) 870-7720 Order valid if signed by Dec 20, 2024Contact Email lalfano@cleargov.com
Customer Information
Customer City of Golden Valley Contact Roslyn Harmon Billing Contact Lyle Hodges
Address 7800 Golden Valley Rd Title Mayor Title Finance Director
City, St, Zip Golden Valley, MN 55427 Email rharmon@goldenvalleymn.gov Email lhodges@goldenvalleymn.gov
Phone 763-593-8010 PO # (If any)
The Services you will receive and the Fees for those Services are...
Set up Services Tier/Rate Service Fees
ClearGov Setup: Includes activation, onboarding and training for ClearGov solutions Tier 2 ($5,400.00)
ClearGov Setup: BCM Bundle Discount - Discount for bundled BCM solutions Tier 2 ($(1,080.00)
Total ClearGov Setup Service Fee - Billed ONE-TIME ($4,320.00)
Subscription Services Tier Service Fees
ClearGov BCM Operational Budgeting - Civic Edition Tier 2 ($14,100.00)
ClearGov BCM Digital Budget Book - Civic Edition Tier 2 ($8,600.00)
ClearGov BCM Bundle Discount: Discount for bundled BCM solutions Tier 2 ($(4,540.00)
Total ClearGov Subscription Service Fee - Billed ANNUALLY IN ADVANCE ($18,160.00)
ClearGov will provide your Services according to this schedule...
Period Start Date End Date Description
Setup Jan 1, 2025 Jan 1, 2025 ClearGov Setup Services
Initial Jan 1, 2025 Dec 31, 2027 ClearGov Subscription Services
To be clear, you will be billed as follows...
Billing Date(s)Amount(s)Notes
Jan 1, 2025 $4,320.00 One Time Setup Fee
Jan 1, 2025 $18,160.00 Annual Subscription Fee
Additional subscription years and/or renewals will be billed annually in accordance with pricing and terms set forth herein.
Billing Terms and Conditions
Valid Until Dec 20, 2024 Pricing set forth herein is valid only if ClearGov Service Order is executed on or before this date.
Payment Net 30 All invoices are due Net 30 days from the date of invoice.
Initial Period
Rate Increase 3% per annum During the Initial Service Period, the Annual Subscription Service Fee shall automatically increase by this amount.
Rate Increase 6% per annum After the Initial Service Period, the Annual Subscription Service Fee shall automatically increase by this amount.
General Terms & Conditions
Appropriations Customer shall have the option to terminate this ClearGov Service Order in advance of any annual renewal in the event
that the applicable appropriating body does not appropriate funds for such upcoming renewal period.
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Customer Satisfaction
Guarantee
During the first thirty (30) days of the Service, Customer shall have the option to terminate the Service, by providing
written notice. In the event that Customer exercises this customer satisfaction guarantee option, such termination shall
become effective immediately and Customer shall be eligible for a full refund of the applicable Service Fees.
Statement of Work
ClearGov and Customer mutually agree to the ClearGov Service activation and onboarding process set forth in the
attached Statement of Work. Please note that ClearGov will not activate and/or implement services for any Customer with
outstanding balance past due over 90 days for any previous subscription services.
Taxes
The Service Fees and Billing amounts set forth above in this ClearGov Service Order DO NOT include applicable taxes. In
accordance with the laws of the applicable state, in the event that sales, use or other taxes apply to this transaction,
ClearGov shall include such taxes on applicable invoices and Customer is solely responsible for such taxes, unless
documentation is provided to ClearGov demonstrating Customer's exemption from such taxes.
Term & Termination
Subject to the termination rights and obligations set forth in the ClearGov BCM Service Agreement, this ClearGov Service
Order commences upon the Order Date set forth herein and shall continue until the completion of the Service Period(s)
for the Service(s) set forth herein. Each Service shall commence upon the Start Date set forth herein and shall continue
until the completion of the applicable Service Period. To be clear, Customer shall have the option to Terminate this
Service Order on an annual basis by providing notice at least sixty (60) days prior to the end of the then current Annual
Term.
Auto-Renewal
After the Initial Period, the Service Period for any ClearGov Annual Subscription Services shall automatically renew for
successive annual periods (each an "Annual Term”), unless either Party provides written notice of its desire not to renew
at least sixty (60) days prior to the end of the then current Annual Term.
Agreement
The signature below affirms your commitment to pay for the Service(s) ordered in accordance with the terms set forth in
this ClearGov Service Order and also acknowledges that you have read and agree to the terms and conditions set forth in
the attached BCM Service Agreement. This Service Order incorporates by reference the terms of such BCM Service
Agreement. In event of any conflict between the terms set forth in this ClearGov Service Order and any terms or
conditions set forth in the ClearGov BCM Service Agreement, the terms of this ClearGov Service Order shall prevail.
Customer ClearGov, Inc.
Signature Signature
Name Roslyn Harmon Name Bryan A. Burdick
Title Mayor Title President
Customer
Signature
Name Noah Schuchman
Title City Manager
Please e-mail signed Service Order to Orders@ClearGov.com or Fax to (774) 759-3045
Customer Upgrades (ClearGov internal use only)
This Service Order is a Customer Upgrade No If Yes: Original Service Order Date
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Statement of Work
This Statement of Work outlines the roles and responsibilities by both ClearGov and Customer required for the activation and onboarding of the ClearGov
Service. ClearGov will begin this onboarding process upon execution of this Service Order. All onboarding services and communications will be provided
through remote methods - email, phone, and web conferencing.
ClearGov Responsibilities
- ClearGov will activate ClearGov Service subscription(s) as of the applicable Start Date(s). ClearGov will create the initial Admin User account, and the
Customer Admin User will be responsible for creating additional User accounts.
- ClearGov will assign an Implementation Manager (IM) responsible for managing the activation and onboarding process. ClearGov IM will coordinate with
other ClearGov resources, as necessary.
- ClearGov IM will provide a Kickoff Call scheduling link to the Customer’s Primary Contact. Customer should schedule Kickoff Call within two weeks after the
Service Order has been executed.
- If Customer is subscribing to any products that require data onboarding:
- ClearGov IM will provide a Data Discovery Call scheduling link to the Customer’s Primary Contact. Customer should schedule Data Discovery Call based on
the availability of Customer’s staff.
- ClearGov will provide Customer with financial data requirements and instructions, based on the ClearGov Service subscription(s).
- ClearGov will review financial data files and confirm that data is complete, or request additional information, if necessary. Once complete financial data
files have been received, ClearGov will format the data, upload it to the ClearGov platform and complete an initial mapping of the data.
- After initial mapping, ClearGov will schedule a Data Review call with a ClearGov Data Onboarding Consultant (DOC), who will present how the data was
mapped, ask for feedback, and address open questions. Depending upon Customer feedback and the complexity of data mapping requests, there may be
additional follow-up calls or emails required to complete the data onboarding process.
- ClearGov will inform Customer of all training, learning, and support options. ClearGov recommends all Users attend ClearGov Academy training sessions
and/or read Support Center articles before using the ClearGov Service to ensure a quick ramp and success. As needed, ClearGov will design and deliver
customized remote training and configuration workshops for Admins and one for End Users - via video conference - and these sessions will be recorded for
future reference.
- ClearGov will make commercially reasonable efforts to complete the onboarding/activation process in a timely fashion, provided Customer submits financial
data files and responds to review and approval requests by ClearGov in a similarly timely fashion. Any delay by Customer in meeting these deliverable
requirements may result in a delayed data onboarding process. Any such delay shall not affect or change the Service Period(s) as set forth in the applicable
Service Order.
Customer Responsibilities
- Customer's Primary Contact will coordinate the necessary personnel to attend the Kickoff and Data Discovery Calls within two weeks after the Service Order
has been executed. If Customer needs to change the date/time of either of these calls, the Primary Contact will notify the ClearGov IM at least one business
day in advance.
- If Customer is subscribing to any products that require data onboarding:
- Customer will provide a complete set of requested financial data files (revenue, expense, chart of accounts, etc.) to ClearGov in accordance with the
requirements provided by ClearGov.
- Customer's Primary Contact will coordinate the necessary personnel to attend the Data Discovery and Data Review calls. It is recommended that all
stakeholders with input on how data should be mapped should attend. Based on these calls and any subsequent internal review, Customer shall provide a
detailed list of data mapping requirements and requested changes to data mapping drafts in a timely manner, and Customer will approve the final data
mapping, once completed to Customer’s satisfaction.
- Customer will complete recommended on-demand training modules in advance of customized training & configuration workshops.
- Customer shall be solely responsible for importing and/or inputting applicable text narrative, custom graphics, performance metrics, capital requests,
personnel data, and other such information for capital budget, personnel budget, budget books, projects, dashboards, etc.
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Administrative Services
763-512-2345 / 763-512-2344 (fax)
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
December 17, 2024
Agenda Item
3C.6. Approve First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Just Love LLC
Prepared By
Scarlett Gonzalez, Community Connections Specialist
Summary
The City of Golden Valley is moving forward with a reconfiguration of the Expanded Response contract
with Just Love, LLC to better align with the City’s ongoing commitment to improving public safety
through collaborative, community-led solutions. This amended contract narrows the focus to ensure
that community input directly informs the future structure and approach of the Expanded Response
model. The updated agreement reflects the City’s ongoing dedication to inclusivity that prioritizes
community engagement and addresses the evolving needs of residents.
Financial or Budget Considerations
This contract is funded through the Pohlad Family Foundation's Reducing Harm through Collaborative
Solutions grant. The proposed amendment reduces the contract amount by $45,000. The remaining
funds will be repurposed for other grant qualifying work.
Legal Considerations
This agreement was reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.
Equity Considerations
A key component of this project amendment is its emphasis on equity and inclusivity. The City
conducted an initial comprehensive Request for Proposals (RFP) process to ensure that the selection
of contractors and partners was competitive, transparent, and aligned with the City’s values.
Additionally, an inclusive interview process was implemented to ensure diverse perspectives and
voices were represented throughout the decision-making process. The amended project now
emphasizes community leadership and active participation. By integrating public input alongside the
expertise of public safety professionals, the project adopts best practices for ensuring that public
safety measures are responsive to the unique needs of the community. This collaborative approach is
expected to foster stronger relationships between residents and public safety teams, while creating
solutions that are more sustainable and better tailored to the needs of the community.
The reconfigured contract is a significant step forward in ensuring that public safety in Golden Valley is
both community-driven and professionally informed.
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Recommended Action
Motion to Approve First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Just Love LLC.
Supporting Documents
Amendment to Just Love PSA
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FIRST AMENDMENT TO
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN
CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY &
JUST LOVE LLC
THIS FIRST AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY & JUST LOVE LLC.(“FirstAmendment”)
is made effective as of December 17, 2024 (the “Amendment Effective Date”) by and between
the City of Golden Valley (the “City”) and JUST LOVE LLC (“Contractor”).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the City and Contractor are parties to a Professional Services Agreement,
dated August 7, 2024 (the “Agreement”); and
WHEREAS, the parties desire to modify the Agreement as provided herein; and
WHEREAS, under the Agreement, upon the mutual written agreement of the City and
Contractor, the terms of the Agreement may be modified; and
WHEREAS, the parties wish to amend the Agreement as set forth below.
AGREEMENT
The parties agree to amend the Agreement as follows, effective as of the Amendment
Effective Date:
1.Recitals. The recitals set forth above are true and correct and are hereby incorporated
herein by reference. Any capitalized terms used herein but not defined have the same
meaning as that ascribed to them in the Agreement.
2.Extension of Term. The term of the Agreement shall be extended, and the Agreement
shall continue in effect until June 1, 2025.
3.Exhibits.
a. Exhibit A to the Agreement is replaced in its entirety with the attached Amended
Exhibit A.
b. Exhibit B to the Agreement is replaced in its entirety with the attached Amended
Exhibit B.
4.Ratification. Except as specifically provided in this First Amendment, each and every
provision of the Agreement, as amended through the date hereof, remains, and is, in all
respects, in full force and effect.
5.Counterparts. This First Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts,
including facsimile and .pdf, each of which constitutes an original and all of which,
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collectively, constitute one and the same instrument. The signatures of the parties need not
appear on the same counterpart.
INTENDING TO BE LEGALLY BOUND HEREBY, the parties have executed this
First Amendment as evidenced by the signatures of their authorized representatives below.
Signed:
CONTRACTOR
By: __________________________________
Terrell Johnson, Founder
Signed:
CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY,
a Minnesota municipal corporation
By ________________________________
Roslyn Harmon, Mayor
By ________________________________
Noah Schuchman, City Manager
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AMENDED EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF WORK, TIMELINE, BUDGET
Updated Deliverables
1.Community Engagement Plan
Just Love will develop a detailed Community Engagement Plan to guide their efforts. The
plan will include:
o Objectives: Clear goals for the three community events, focusing on gathering
meaningful input on expanded response efforts for a set number of incident types.
o Event Design: A detailed plan for each of the three events, including formats,
activities, and strategies to maximize inclusive participation from diverse
community members.
o Target Audiences: Identification of the key community groups, including
underrepresented populations, and strategies for outreach to ensure broad
representation.
o Engagement Tools: Tools or methods to facilitate feedback collection (e.g.,
surveys, focus groups, interactive workshops).
o Timeline and Logistics: A timeline for planning and executing the three events,
including dates, venues, and key milestones that is in alignment with our upon
project timeline.
o Sample Reports: Two examples of past reports from similar projects for the City
to review and select the preferred format/model.
2.Community Engagement Events
o Event Requirements:
Events must facilitate the collection of community input on specific
incident types relevant to expanded response.
Activities should encourage honest, actionable feedback and participation
from attendees.
Translation, interpretation, and accessibility services must be provided
where necessary to ensure inclusivity.
o Data Collection:
Capture detailed community input, including verbal comments, written
feedback, and demographic information.
Record observations on key themes or challenges raised during the
events.
3.Reporting
Just Love will submit one report to our expanded response team summarizing the outcomes
of their engagement efforts and data collection. At a minimum the report must include the
following elements:
o Thematic Analysis and Insights Report:
A synthesized and organized analysis of the raw data with themes
identified.
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Insights and key takeaways that align with the project goals.
Recommendations informed by the community’s input to guide expanded
response strategies.
Visualizations (e.g., charts, graphs) to highlight findings where
appropriate.
4.Community Feedback Reporting Sessions
o Goals: Share findings with the community to validate insights and ensure
transparency.
o Session Format: Design sessions to include:
A presentation of findings using accessible language and visuals.
Opportunities for additional feedback or clarification from community
members.
o Documentation: Collect feedback during these sessions for potential
incorporation into the final recommendations.
5.Project Timelines and Coordination
o Regular check-ins with Community Connections Specialist to ensure alignment
and adjust plans as needed.
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AMENDED EXHIBIT B
SCOPE OF WORK, TIMELINE, BUDGET
Amendment to Contract Price. In consideration for the services provided as described herein,
the compensation set forth in Exhibit A of the Agreement is hereby amended as follows.
Month Deliverable Milestone Payments*
November Meeting with Project Director and Team –
Understanding new timeline for expanded response
One (1) Check-In Meetings with Community
Connection Specialist
Start Community Engagement Plan
Payment of $3,000.00 upon
completion of all November
deliverables stated herein.
December Planning Phase:
Submit community engagement plan (on or before
December 13, 2024)
Pre-Planning Phase for Three (3) Community Events
Meetings with communications team to finalize a
communications plan (can be virtual)
Meet with Fire and Police
Minimum of Two (2) Check-In Meetings with
Community Connection Specialist (virtual)
Payment of $9,500.00 upon
completion of all December
deliverables stated herein.
January Planning for Three (3) Community Events
Meetings with communications team to continue
communications plan (can be virtual)
Minimum of Two Check-In Meetings with Community
Connections Specialist (virtual)
1/6/25: Attend data meeting (in person)
Payment of $9,500.00 upon
completion of all January
deliverables stated herein.
February Ideate Phase: Community engagement to ideate expanded
response solutions to selected call types
2/10/25: Attend Call type Selection Meeting (in person)
Community sessions between 2/17/25 – 3/10/25
Community Session #1
Community Session #2
Minimum of Two Check-In Meetings with
Community Connection Specialist – Informal
Report on Sessions (virtual)
Payment of $9,500.00 upon
completion of all February
deliverables stated herein.
March Community Session #3: Beginning of March
Reporting Phase:
Create presentation and final report to report back to
the larger group
Payment of $9,500.00 upon
completion of all March
deliverables stated herein.
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Minimum of Two Check-In Meetings with Community
Connection Specialist (virtual)
April 4/7/25: Attend – Ideation selection meeting (in person)
Reports information selection back to community
Ideation
Minimum of Two Check-In Meetings with Community
Connection Specialist (virtual)
Payment of $9,500.00 upon
completion of all April
deliverables stated herein.
May 5/5/25: Attend Final Recommendation Meeting (in
person)
Just Love Reporting back to community
Minimum of Two Check-In Meetings with Community
Connection Specialist (virtual)
Payment of $9,500.00 upon
completion of all May
deliverables stated herein.
June Standby No additional payment
*Milestone Payments –Consultant shall invoice for Milestones described in this table upon completion
and the City shall make payments in accordance with paragraph 3 “Consideration” of the Agreement.
Total Not to exceed $60,000
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Police
763-512-2345 / 763-512-2344 (fax)
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
December 17, 2024
Agenda Item
3C.7. Approve Purchase of Axon Taser Bundle for the Golden Valley Police Department
Prepared By
Brittany Froberg, Police Support Services Supervisor
Virgil Green, Chief of Police
Summary
Tasers have been instrumental in our efforts to provide officers with less lethal force option when
they encounter a combative subject. The Golden Valley Police Department in 2017 purchased twenty
seven tasers (27) from AXON Enterprise Inc. Those tasers have an average expectancy of five (5) years.
Our current equipment is eight (8) years outside of their operational service plan.
The Golden Valley Police Department is requesting authorization to purchase thirty one (31 ) Axon
Taser 10 conducted energy weapons (CEW) with battery packs, for thirty one (31) officers, smart
cartridges, and data port download kit from Axon Enterprises, Inc. This package plan includes five (5)
full years of replacement/ warranty coverage, unlimited training/ duty cartridges, and unlimited
training. This is a purchasing program and not a lease. The Taser 10 Certification Plan carries a one-
time cost of $161.031.63 that is paid out over a five year period.
Financial or Budget Considerations
After meeting with the City's Finance Department Manager, this cost will not impact the agency's
overall budget for 2024.
Legal Considerations
In addition to the terms stated on the attached quote, legal staff reviewed the terms and conditions
referenced in the quote. The City Attorney provided a summary of the relevant terms to GVPD
Command staff so that they may monitor compliance with the contract.
Equity Considerations
This has been submitted for legal consideration.
Recommended Action
Motion to approve the purchase of the Axon taser bundle for the Golden Valley Police Department.
Supporting Documents
Axon_Taser_Bundle
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Mayor, Roslyn Harmon
______________________________
Date
______________
______________________________
City Manager, Noah Schuchman
______________
Date
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Community Development
763-512-2345 / 763-512-2344 (fax)
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
December 17, 2024
Agenda Item
3D.1. Adopt Resolution No. 24-080 Authorizing Application for the MnDOT Safe Routes to School
Planning Assistance Grant
Prepared By
Michael Ryan, City Engineer
Caleb Brolsma, Assistant City Engineer; Jacquelyn Kramer, Senior Planner
Summary
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has $400,000 available in planning assistance
through its Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program. This program is intended for communities across
Minnesota to evaluate current pedestrian facilities and identify pedestrian realm improvements that
will create safer and more accessible commuting environments to local schools. SRTS planning
typically includes:
Regular meetings of a dedicated workgroup (SRTS Team). This group is comprised of City staff
and caregivers/staff from local schools who are invested in supporting students in commuting to
school by walking, biking, or rolling
Establishing a vision statement and/or list of goals, a summary of existing conditions, and
engagement with caregivers and students,
Identification of equity gaps, barriers to implementation, and prioritization strategies,
Creation of an action plan that identifies lead personnel, timeframes, and potential funding
sources associated with each implementation strategy.
The scope of an SRTS plan evaluates City infrastructure, City and School policies, and
education/outreach techniques to engage communities. While up to $400,000 in funding is available
through this program, MnDOT provides planning services and does not directly fund grant recipients.
There is no minimum or maximum grant award under MnDOT's RFP, and no local funding match is
required.
An SRTS plan evaluates City infrastructure, City and School policies, and education/outreach
techniques to engage communities. While up to $400,000 in funding is available through this program,
MnDOT provides planning services and does not directly fund grant recipients. There is no minimum
or maximum grant award under MnDOT's RFP, and no local funding match is required.
Grant applications are due by January 17, 2025. MnDOT will notify the City whether grant support is
awarded by March 2025. The planning process timeline is scheduled between August 2025 and June
2026.
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Financial or Budget Considerations
This grant does not require a local match. There is no minimum or maximum grant award. Previous
year (2024-2025) metropolitan area grant recipients included 11 communities who were
recommended for $456,800 in grant support. Funding distribution ranged from $30,200 to $54,100 for
these communities.
Legal Considerations
Staff will work with the City Attorney to review draft grant agreements following receipt from MnDOT.
These items will be submitted for City Council consideration at that time, anticipated in Q1/Q2 of
2025.
Equity Considerations
The MnDOT SRTS Planning Grant supports both the Inclusive Community Engagement and the
Advancement of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion pillars of the Equity Plan. This grant will help the City
reduce social and environmental disparities related to public safety and education, improving City
services for communities most impacted by inaccessible or challenging routes to school. City staff are
committed to working closely with the Community Engagement Specialist and the Equity Manager to
lead with an equity-based approach. The City will prioritize diverse, equitable, and inclusive
community engagement to include multiple perspectives in the planning and implementation process,
and to ensure we are responsive to the community's needs.
Recommended Action
Motion to Adopt Resolution No. 24-080 Authorizing Application for the MnDOT Safe Routes to School
Planning Assistance Grant. Majority vote needed.
Supporting Documents
Resolution No. 24-080 - Authorizing Application for MnDOT SRTS Planning Grant
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RESOLUTION NO. 24-080
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR THE MINNESOTA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PLANNING
ASSISTANCE GRANT
WHEREAS, funding is available from the Minnesota Department of
Transportation through its Safe Routes to School Program to help youth safely and
confidently walk, bike, and roll to school; and
WHEREAS, pedestrian safety, education, and accessibility are paramount to
community wellbeing, and the City of Golden Valley is committed to planning and
implementing improvements to support a healthy pedestrian environment.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GOLDEN VALLEY, MINNESOTA that this Council hereby authorizes the City
Manager or their designee to prepare and submit the Minnesota Department Planning
Grant Application for Safe Routes to School.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Golden Valley, Minnesota this 17th day of
December, 2024.
_____________________________
Roslyn Harmon, Mayor
Attested:
_______________________
Theresa Schyma, City Clerk
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Finance
763-512-2345 / 763-512-2344 (fax)
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
December 17, 2024
Agenda Item
3D.2. Adopt Resolution No. 24-081 - Closeout of American Rescue Plan Act Grant Projects
Prepared By
Lyle Hodges, Finance Director
Summary
The City of Golden Valley received $2,391,751 from the American Rescue Plan Act Funds (ARPA).
Through May of 2023, the City allocated a majority of the funds as noted in the list below. This
resolution will allocate the remaining balance of funds, plus the accumulated investment earnings on
those funds to the projects noted below.
Previous Allocations:
2021 - $15,000 to Discover St. Louis Park
2021 - $5,000 to Golden Valley Historical Society
2021 - $207,955 to Brookview Facility
2022 - $50,000 to PRISM
2022 - $142,906 to DMV
2022 - $149,090 to Brookview Facility
2022 - $70,000 to Public Safety Technology Improvements
2022 - $75,000 to Equity and Outreach
2023 - $60,000 to Community Connections and Outreach Specialist
2023 - $50,000 to PRISM
Current and Final Allocation:
2024/2025: $805,000 to TH 55 Lift Station
2024/2025: $750,000 to Zane and Lindsay Water Infrastructure
2024: $200,314 to General Fund Revenue Replacement
Financial or Budget Considerations
All projects spending over $10,000 need Council approval per federal guidelines.
Legal Considerations
The allocation follows City and Federal program requirements and guidelines.
Equity Considerations
The use of funds will help provide funding for projects that will help all Golden Valley residents.
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Recommended Action
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 24-081 allocating American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for
$750,000 to the Zane and Lindsay Avenue project, $805,000 to the TH 55 Lift Station Project, and
$200,314.06 to General Fund for revenue replacement.
Supporting Documents
Resolution No. 24-081 - Allocating Remaining American Rescue Plan Funds
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RESOLUTION NO. 24-081
RESOLUTION ALLOCATING AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) FUNDS FOR
$805,000 TO TH 55 LIFT STATION, $750,000 TO ZANE and LINDSAY WATER
INFRASTRUCTURE, AND $200,314 TO GENERAL FUND REVENUE
REPLACEMENT
WHEREAS,the City of Golden Valley has been allocated American Rescue Plan
Act (ARPA) Monies; and
WHEREAS,the transfer of monies to capital projects funds to pay for portions of
the TH 55 Lift Station and Zane and Lindsay Water Infrastructure projects; and
WHEREAS,the transfer to the General Fund will help offset lost revenue related to
pandemic impacted operations.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Golden
Valley, Minnesota, that grant funds will be used for those allowed expenditures by the US
Treasury.
Adopted by the City Council of Golden Valley, Minnesota this 17th day of December, 2024.
Roslyn Harmon, Mayor
ATTEST:
Theresa Schyma, City Clerk
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Finance
763-512-2345 / 763-512-2344 (fax)
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
December 17, 2024
Agenda Item
3D.3. Adopt Resolution No. 24-082 Accepting a Donation from the Crime Prevention Fund for
Entertainment at the Trunk-or-Treat Event
Prepared By
Lyle Hodges, Finance Director
Summary
The Crime Prevention Fund donated $650 to the City to cover the cost of entertainment at the Trunk-
or-Treat event hosted by Public Safety in October.
Financial or Budget Considerations
This payment reimburses the City for costs incurred, so the impact is budget neutral.
Legal Considerations
This donation acceptance request is in accordance with State law and City policy.
Equity Considerations
As with all financial transactions, the City seeks to incorporate an equity lens when deciding how to
spend public funds.
Recommended Action
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 24-082 accepting a donation of $650 from the Crime Prevention Fund
to cover the cost of entertainment at the Trunk-or-Treat event.
Supporting Documents
Resolution No. 24-082 - Accepting Donation from Crime Prevention Fund
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RESOLUTION NO. 24-082
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF $650 FROM THE CRIME
PREVENTION FUND
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 04-20 on March 16, 2004,
which established a policy for the receipt of gifts; and
WHEREAS, the Resolution states that a gift of real or personal property must be
accepted by the City Council by resolution and be approved by a two-thirds majority of
the Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council accept the
following donation on behalf of its citizens:
$650 from the Crime Prevention Fund for the cost of entertainment at the Trunk-or-
Treat event hosted by public safety staff.
Adopted by the City Council of Golden Valley, Minnesota this 17th day of December,
2024.
Roslyn Harmon, Mayor
ATTEST:
Theresa Schyma, City Clerk
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Finance
763-512-2345 / 763-512-2344 (fax)
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
December 17, 2024
Agenda Item
3D.4. Adopt Resolution No. 24-083 Accepting Donations of Ongoing Programs
Prepared By
Lyle Hodges, Finance Director
Summary
This resolution is for acceptance of donations received throughout the year for ongoing programs that
are approved at year end. The period collected is from December 11, 2023 through December 11,
2024. Two reports are attached including the donations received for the Noah Joynes Youth
Recreation Fund and those received for the Community Services Commission.
Financial or Budget Considerations
Funds will be held and used for approved purposes in 2025.
Legal Considerations
The donations are legally acceptable for the programs noted above.
Equity Considerations
The donations are accepted and allocated to organizations that help the residents of Golden Valley.
Recommended Action
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 24-083 accepting donations for ongoing programs.
Supporting Documents
Resolution No. 24-083 - Accepting Donations for Ongoing Programs
Exhibit A - Donations to GV Community Services Commission 12-11-2023 thru 12-11-2024
Exhibit B - Donations to Noah Joynes Youth Recreation Fund 12-11-2023 thru 12-11-2024
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RESOLUTION NO. 24-083
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATIONS FOR ONGOING PROGRAMS
WHEREAS,the City Council adopted Resolution No. 04-20 on March 16, 2004,
which amended the Donation/Gift policy and amended with Resolution No. 20-44 on July
7, 2020 adding the Noah Joynes Youth Recreation fund; and
WHEREAS,the Resolution states that a gift of real or personal property must be
accepted by the City Council by resolution and be approved by a two-thirds majority of the
Council; and
WHEREAS,a detailed report of cash donations sent to the Golden Valley
Community Services Commission from 12/11/2023 through 12/11/2024 are attached as
Exhibit A for a total of $9,298.50; and
WHEREAS,a detailed report of cash donations sent to the Noah Joynes Youth
Recreation Fund from 12/11/2023 through 12/11/2024 are attached as Exhibit B for a total
of $3,960.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council for the City of Golden
Valley:
1. Accepts $13,258.50 in donations on behalf of the community to be held and
used for approved purposes in 2025 for the Golden Valley Community
Services Commission and Noah Joynes Youth Recreation Fund.
2. Receives and accepts the detailed reports of cash donations attached hereto
as:
Exhibit A - Donations to the Community Services Commission
(12/11/2023 through 12/11/2024)
Exhibit B - Donations to Noah Joynes Youth Recreation Fund
(12/11/2023 through 12/11/2024)
3. Extends their heartfelt gratitude to the community members, businesses, and
organizations who generously donated to programs that help bridge the gap
for human service needs in the community and provide financial support for
youth to participate in recreational and educational activities, programs,
athletics, lessons, and events in a safe, supportive, and positive environment.
Adopted by the City Council of Golden Valley,Minnesota this 17th day of December,
2024.
Roslyn Harmon, Mayor
ATTEST:
Theresa Schyma, City Clerk
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GVHSF Donations - Names only
Service Item Date Receipt #User Quantity Fee Amt Disc Amt Tax Amt Net Fees
GVHSF Donation 12/11/2023 186635 Kwiinikainen 1 20.00 0.00 0.00 20.00
Name Minhba Hoang
12/11/2023 186636 Kwiinikainen 1 100.00 0.00 0.00 100.00
Name Hans & Kelly Kabat
12/11/2023 186637 Kwiinikainen 1 20.00 0.00 0.00 20.00
Name Bruce Anderson
12/11/2023 186638 Kwiinikainen 1 25.00 0.00 0.00 25.00
Name Mary Ann Campbell
12/11/2023 186641 Kwiinikainen 1 100.00 0.00 0.00 100.00
Name Joe & Becky Pitzl
12/13/2023 186801 Kwiinikainen 1 30.00 0.00 0.00 30.00
Name Mariann Nelson
12/13/2023 186802 Kwiinikainen 1 50.00 0.00 0.00 50.00
Name Jim & Mary Sanford
12/13/2023 186803 Kwiinikainen 1 20.00 0.00 0.00 20.00
Name Daniel Swain
12/13/2023 186805 Kwiinikainen 1 25.00 0.00 0.00 25.00
Name Kelly Sanches
12/13/2023 186814 Kwiinikainen 1 20.00 0.00 0.00 20.00
Name Charlie Meyers
12/13/2023 186816 Kwiinikainen 1 10.00 0.00 0.00 10.00
Name Dennis From
12/13/2023 186817 Kwiinikainen 1 20.00 0.00 0.00 20.00
Name Sally Ruff
12/13/2023 186818 Kwiinikainen 1 30.00 0.00 0.00 30.00
Name Stephanie Robinson
12/13/2023 186820 Kwiinikainen 1 50.00 0.00 0.00 50.00
Name Harold & Lillian Berman
12/13/2023 186821 Kwiinikainen 1 25.00 0.00 0.00 25.00
Name Donald Nadreau
12/13/2023 186822 Kwiinikainen 1 25.00 0.00 0.00 25.00
Name Janel & Michael Carr
12/13/2023 186823 Kwiinikainen 1 30.00 0.00 0.00 30.00
Name Roxy Benthin
12/13/2023 186825 Kwiinikainen 1 20.00 0.00 0.00 20.00
Name Michelle Pelzek
12/13/2023 186826 Kwiinikainen 1 20.00 0.00 0.00 20.00
Name Pauline Siepka
12/13/2023 186827 Kwiinikainen 1 150.00 0.00 0.00 150.00
Name Anthony La Plante
12/13/2023 186828 Kwiinikainen 1 500.00 0.00 0.00 500.00
Name James Uttley
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GVHSF Donations - Names only
Service Item Date Receipt #User Quantity Fee Amt Disc Amt Tax Amt Net Fees
GVHSF Donation 12/13/2023 186829 Kwiinikainen 1 20.00 0.00 0.00 20.00
Name Judy Kauffman
12/13/2023 186830 Kwiinikainen 1 20.00 0.00 0.00 20.00
Name Virginia Hauke
12/14/2023 186908 WWW 1 50.00 0.00 0.00 50.00
Name Jessica Swenson
12/14/2023 186928 Kwiinikainen 1 50.00 0.00 0.00 50.00
Name Gregory Bordon
12/14/2023 186929 Kwiinikainen 1 35.00 0.00 0.00 35.00
Name Dan Johnson
12/15/2023 187027 Kwiinikainen 1 100.00 0.00 0.00 100.00
Name Donna Godejohn
12/15/2023 187028 Kwiinikainen 1 100.00 0.00 0.00 100.00
Name Nina & Anthony DeAngelis
12/15/2023 187029 Kwiinikainen 1 25.00 0.00 0.00 25.00
Name Suzann Swaggert
12/15/2023 187030 Kwiinikainen 1 20.00 0.00 0.00 20.00
Name Donovan Juliar
12/15/2023 187043 WWW 1 10.00 0.00 0.00 10.00
Name Marcus Lee
12/16/2023 187109 WWW 1 20.00 0.00 0.00 20.00
Name Pamela Doorenbos
12/18/2023 187380 dostdiek 1 50.00 0.00 0.00 50.00
Name Steven Schmidgall
12/18/2023 187403 WWW 1 25.00 0.00 0.00 25.00
Name Jack Zouber
12/18/2023 187434 Kwiinikainen 1 30.00 0.00 0.00 30.00
Name Karen Lindgren
12/18/2023 187435 Kwiinikainen 1 10.00 0.00 0.00 10.00
Name Consemius family
12/18/2023 187437 Kwiinikainen 1 100.00 0.00 0.00 100.00
Name Alan Whidby
12/18/2023 187439 Kwiinikainen 1 100.00 0.00 0.00 100.00
Name Tom & Kathy Skalitzky
12/18/2023 187440 Kwiinikainen 1 100.00 0.00 0.00 100.00
Name Corby Koehler
12/19/2023 187516 dostdiek 1 30.00 0.00 0.00 30.00
Name Steven Collin
12/19/2023 187517 dostdiek 1 50.00 0.00 0.00 50.00
Name David Kuball
12/19/2023 187518 dostdiek 1 30.00 0.00 0.00 30.00
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GVHSF Donations - Names only
Service Item Date Receipt #User Quantity Fee Amt Disc Amt Tax Amt Net Fees
Name Andom Haile
GVHSF Donation 12/20/2023 187593 WWW 1 25.00 0.00 0.00 25.00
Name Scott Weisberg
12/20/2023 187664 Kwiinikainen 1 50.00 0.00 0.00 50.00
Name Steven Shapiro
12/21/2023 187780 dostdiek 1 100.00 0.00 0.00 100.00
Name Philip & Donna Loveless
12/21/2023 187781 dostdiek 1 50.00 0.00 0.00 50.00
Name Gerald Martinson
12/21/2023 187782 dostdiek 1 30.00 0.00 0.00 30.00
Name James & Mary Sherburne
12/22/2023 187921 dostdiek 1 30.00 0.00 0.00 30.00
Name Neal & Kathy Scharmer
12/22/2023 187922 dostdiek 1 30.00 0.00 0.00 30.00
Name Stephen Presavento
12/22/2023 187924 dostdiek 1 20.00 0.00 0.00 20.00
Name Catherine McIntire
12/24/2023 188060 WWW 1 100.00 0.00 0.00 100.00
Name Marilyn and Martin Lipschultz
12/27/2023 188248 dostdiek 1 50.00 0.00 0.00 50.00
Name Thomas & Julie Theiringer
12/27/2023 188249 dostdiek 1 100.00 0.00 0.00 100.00
Name Robert & Marg Shaffer
12/27/2023 188250 dostdiek 1 50.00 0.00 0.00 50.00
Name Maria & Thomas Tierney
12/28/2023 188431 dostdiek 1 100.00 0.00 0.00 100.00
Name Emily Widstrand
12/28/2023 188472 WWW 1 30.00 0.00 0.00 30.00
Name Sandra Beaupre
12/31/2023 188950 WWW 1 50.00 0.00 0.00 50.00
Name Penny Thompson-Burke
12/31/2023 188952 WWW 1 250.00 0.00 0.00 250.00
Name Eric and Laura Kehrberg
01/02/2024 189212 dostdiek 1 30.00 0.00 0.00 30.00
Name Trudy Hoag
01/02/2024 189213 dostdiek 1 20.00 0.00 0.00 20.00
Name Terrence Price
01/02/2024 189215 dostdiek 1 30.00 0.00 0.00 30.00
Name Joan Dorman
01/02/2024 189217 dostdiek 1 50.00 0.00 0.00 50.00
Name Judith Gerhardt
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GVHSF Donations - Names only
Service Item Date Receipt #User Quantity Fee Amt Disc Amt Tax Amt Net Fees
GVHSF Donation 01/02/2024 189218 dostdiek 1 25.00 0.00 0.00 25.00
Name Susan Forster
01/02/2024 189220 dostdiek 1 50.00 0.00 0.00 50.00
Name Michelle Banta & Matt Davies
01/02/2024 189256 Kwiinikainen 1 100.00 0.00 0.00 100.00
Name Sam and Cecilia Salas
01/02/2024 189258 Kwiinikainen 1 30.00 0.00 0.00 30.00
Name Gloria Smith
01/04/2024 189534 Kwiinikainen 1 25.00 0.00 0.00 25.00
Name Leni Broadhurst
01/04/2024 189536 Kwiinikainen 1 100.00 0.00 0.00 100.00
Name Steve Pincus & Michelle Strangis
01/05/2024 189708 Kwiinikainen 1 20.00 0.00 0.00 20.00
Name Phyllis Harris
01/08/2024 190384 Kwiinikainen 1 20.00 0.00 0.00 20.00
Name Sarah Anderson
01/11/2024 190729 dostdiek 1 36.00 0.00 0.00 36.00
Name Janet & Luke Weisberg
01/19/2024 191697 dostdiek 1 25.00 0.00 0.00 25.00
Name Tami Smith & Stephen Elias
01/25/2024 192537 Kwiinikainen 1 100.00 0.00 0.00 100.00
Name Jean & Allen Beach
01/26/2024 192764 Kwiinikainen 1 100.00 0.00 0.00 100.00
Name Mr. and Mrs. William Sahly
01/30/2024 193317 dostdiek 1 25.00 0.00 0.00 25.00
Name Elaine Hagen
02/06/2024 193988 dostdiek 1 30.00 0.00 0.00 30.00
Name Steven Durben & Mary Quirk
02/06/2024 193989 dostdiek 1 100.00 0.00 0.00 100.00
Name Harvey Helmin
02/06/2024 194002 Kwiinikainen 1 50.00 0.00 0.00 50.00
Name LPL Financial
02/08/2024 194136 Kwiinikainen 1 50.00 0.00 0.00 50.00
Name Stephanie Landmark
02/22/2024 195695 dostdiek 1 50.00 0.00 0.00 50.00
Name Joseph Leverone
03/16/2024 197919 WWW 1 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Name Madison
04/04/2024 200439 Kwiinikainen 1 30.00 0.00 0.00 30.00
Name Luverne Erickson
04/12/2024 201190 dostdiek 1 20.00 0.00 0.00 20.00
Name Ramkaran Lakhan
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Service Item Date Receipt #User Quantity Fee Amt Disc Amt Tax Amt Net Fees
GVHSF Donation 04/16/2024 201395 Kwiinikainen 1 75.00 0.00 0.00 75.00
Name Steve and Bonnie Heller
05/02/2024 202961 dostdiek 1 360.00 0.00 0.00 360.00
Name Debra Rappaport / In honor of Shep
05/28/2024 204309 dostdiek 1 50.00 0.00 0.00 50.00
Name Emmett Carpel
06/18/2024 205879 dostdiek 1 500.00 0.00 0.00 500.00
Name Steven Savitt
06/21/2024 206232 Kwiinikainen 1 30.00 0.00 0.00 30.00
Name Ruth Paradise
11/05/2024 215479 Kwiinikainen 1 1,000.00 0.00 0.00 1,000.00
Name Peggy Leppik
11/20/2024 217013 WWW 1 100.00 0.00 0.00 100.00
Name Lisa Roden
11/22/2024 217203 dostdiek 1 177.50 0.00 0.00 177.50
Name Janice Hetland
12/02/2024 218227 WWW 1 25.00 0.00 0.00 25.00
Name Jack Zouber
12/02/2024 218235 Kwiinikainen 1 50.00 0.00 0.00 50.00
Name Robert Korstad
12/02/2024 218236 Kwiinikainen 1 100.00 0.00 0.00 100.00
Name Douglas & Patricia Spaulding
12/02/2024 218238 Kwiinikainen 1 20.00 0.00 0.00 20.00
Name David Grote
12/03/2024 218268 WWW 1 500.00 0.00 0.00 500.00
Name Denise La Mere-Anderson
12/03/2024 218329 WWW 1 25.00 0.00 0.00 25.00
Name Isa Flaherty
12/04/2024 218405 Kwiinikainen 1 50.00 0.00 0.00 50.00
Name Susan & Rich Miller
12/04/2024 218407 Kwiinikainen 1 50.00 0.00 0.00 50.00
Name Steven Shapiro
12/04/2024 218408 Kwiinikainen 1 40.00 0.00 0.00 40.00
Name Dan & Julie Johnson
12/04/2024 218409 Kwiinikainen 1 100.00 0.00 0.00 100.00
Name Phil Weber
12/04/2024 218410 Kwiinikainen 1 50.00 0.00 0.00 50.00
Name Micki Herman Kay and Dr. Neil Kay
12/04/2024 218411 Kwiinikainen 1 75.00 0.00 0.00 75.00
Name David & Wanda Cline
12/04/2024 218412 Kwiinikainen 1 150.00 0.00 0.00 150.00
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Service Item Date Receipt #User Quantity Fee Amt Disc Amt Tax Amt Net Fees
Name Stuart Naber
GVHSF Donation 12/04/2024 218413 Kwiinikainen 1 20.00 0.00 0.00 20.00
Name Donovan Juliar
12/05/2024 218475 dostdiek 1 50.00 0.00 0.00 50.00
Name Greg Bordon & James Faust
12/05/2024 218492 dostdiek 1 30.00 0.00 0.00 30.00
Name Heather Bjork
12/05/2024 218493 dostdiek 1 20.00 0.00 0.00 20.00
Name Delphine Arme
12/05/2024 218494 dostdiek 1 20.00 0.00 0.00 20.00
Name Judith Kauffman
12/05/2024 218495 dostdiek 1 30.00 0.00 0.00 30.00
Name Kathy Watkins
12/05/2024 218498 dostdiek 1 100.00 0.00 0.00 100.00
Name jEAN bEACH
12/05/2024 218499 dostdiek 1 40.00 0.00 0.00 40.00
Name David & Rita Jelle
12/05/2024 218500 dostdiek 1 20.00 0.00 0.00 20.00
Name Pierre Girard
12/05/2024 218501 dostdiek 1 100.00 0.00 0.00 100.00
Name Carolyn Fiterman
12/05/2024 218502 dostdiek 1 100.00 0.00 0.00 100.00
Name James & Kathleen Johnson
12/05/2024 218503 dostdiek 1 5.00 0.00 0.00 5.00
Name Anonymous
12/06/2024 218556 Kwiinikainen 1 10.00 0.00 0.00 10.00
Name Mr. and Mrs. John Olinger
12/06/2024 218558 Kwiinikainen 1 50.00 0.00 0.00 50.00
Name Joan Dorman
12/06/2024 218559 Kwiinikainen 1 5.00 0.00 0.00 5.00
Name John Toohey
12/06/2024 218560 Kwiinikainen 1 20.00 0.00 0.00 20.00
Name Barbara Anderson
12/06/2024 218561 Kwiinikainen 1 100.00 0.00 0.00 100.00
Name Thomas & Kathryn Skalitzky
12/06/2024 218562 Kwiinikainen 1 50.00 0.00 0.00 50.00
Name Sue Anderson
12/09/2024 218770 WWW 1 30.00 0.00 0.00 30.00
Name Steven Blehert
12/09/2024 218790 dostdiek 1 10.00 0.00 0.00 10.00
Name Jean Rose
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GVHSF Donations - Names only
Service Item Date Receipt #User Quantity Fee Amt Disc Amt Tax Amt Net Fees
GVHSF Donation 12/09/2024 218792 dostdiek 1 50.00 0.00 0.00 50.00
Name Nancy Haik
12/09/2024 218794 dostdiek 1 30.00 0.00 0.00 30.00
Name Elaine Reiss
12/09/2024 218796 dostdiek 1 100.00 0.00 0.00 100.00
Name Dennis & Valerie Dahlman
12/09/2024 218799 dostdiek 1 50.00 0.00 0.00 50.00
Name Martin Virshek
12/09/2024 218803 dostdiek 1 20.00 0.00 0.00 20.00
Name Glen Eiden
12/09/2024 218805 dostdiek 1 30.00 0.00 0.00 30.00
Name Susan Berns
12/09/2024 218829 Kwiinikainen 1 100.00 0.00 0.00 100.00
Name Paul Sortland & Carolyn Anderson
12/09/2024 218830 Kwiinikainen 1 30.00 0.00 0.00 30.00
Name Bruce Anderson
12/09/2024 218834 Kwiinikainen 1 30.00 0.00 0.00 30.00
Name Lizabeth Marshall
12/09/2024 218835 Kwiinikainen 1 20.00 0.00 0.00 20.00
Name Norman Wilsman
12/09/2024 218836 Kwiinikainen 1 30.00 0.00 0.00 30.00
Name David Beeson
12/10/2024 218897 Kwiinikainen 1 25.00 0.00 0.00 25.00
Name Daniel Makey
9,298.50 0.00 0.00 136 9,298.50
Report Grand Totals 9,298.50 0.00 0.00 136 9,298.50
Report Summary Totals
Total Transactions: 136
Service Items with a Transaction: 1
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Service Item Date Receipt #User Quantity Fee Amt Disc Amt Tax Amt Net Fees
Tax Deductible Donation For Noah Joynes 12/13/2023 186799 dostdiek 1 100.00 0.00 0.00 100.00
Name John & Cathy Cornelius
12/16/2023 187142 WWW 1 200.00 0.00 0.00 200.00
Name Don Taylor
02/14/2024 194775 dostdiek 1 360.00 0.00 0.00 360.00
Name Fred & Leslie Knight
02/15/2024 194849 dostdiek 1 1,000.00 0.00 0.00 1,000.00
Name Gotta Go Gotta Throw
03/08/2024 197155 dostdiek 1 50.00 0.00 0.00 50.00
Name LeAnn Anderson
03/16/2024 197919 WWW 1 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Name Madison
11/12/2024 216221 dostdiek 1 2,150.00 0.00 0.00 2,150.00
Name John & Karen Ostrom
12/06/2024 218551 dostdiek 1 100.00 0.00 0.00 100.00
Name John & Cathy Cornelius
3,960.00 0.00 0.00 8 3,960.00
Report Grand Totals 3,960.00 0.00 0.00 8 3,960.00
Report Summary Totals
Total Transactions: 8
Service Items with a Transaction: 1
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Community Development
763-512-2345 / 763-512-2344 (fax)
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
December 17, 2024
Agenda Item
3E. Receive and File the User Experience Framework Plan
Prepared By
Christine Costello, Housing & Economic Development Manager
Summary
At the November 12th City Council work session Van Meter Williams Pollack LLP and Toole Design, the
consultants for the User Experience Framework Plan (Downtown Study) provided a presentation of
the proposed plan and implementation guide for the development and redevelopment of downtown
Golden Valley. Based on feedback from City Council the consultant added feedback from the work
session to the Plan that included:
Temporary placemaking/public art opportunities at the existing bridge over Highway 55/Golden
Valley Road
Name Perpich Center for Arts Education as a local arts resource/potential partner
References to Bassett Creek should include its indigenous name, Haha Wakpadan
The final User Experience Framework Plan can be found on the City's website at,
https://www.goldenvalleymn.gov/793/Streetscape-And-Wayfinding-Framework under the
engagement timeline section of the webpage.
Financial or Budget Considerations
The implementation steps included in this plan will require incorporation into future City budgeting
and strategic planning discussions.
Legal Considerations
The consultants utilized for this work were procured through Hennepin County's consultant pool
because this work was supported by a Hennepin County planning grant. Professional Service
Agreements were reviewed by the City Attorney prior to execution.
Equity Considerations
Access and transparency were critical to this project. All program flyers were translated into Spanish
and Russian and every effort to engage with marginalized populations were adhered to during the
public engagement process. The intent of the project provides an implementation guide for future
development and redevelopment efforts in downtown Golden Valley to make it accessible to
everyone whether visiting by car, transit, or walking.
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Recommended Action
Motion to receive and file the User Experience Framework Plan.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
City Manager's Office
763-512-2345 / 763-512-2344 (fax)
Golden Valley City Council Work Session
December 17, 2024
Agenda Item
3F. Approval of Legislative Priorities for 2025
Prepared By
Noah Schuchman, City Manager
Summary
The City Council reviews its legislative priorities in preparation for the year. Council discussed the
2025 legislative priorities and the December 10 work session and directed staff to list the City's
legislative priorities as follows:
KEY PRIORITY
Support Bond Allocation For East Fire Station
OTHER PRIORITIES
Ensure State Financial Support To All Cities
Support Sales Tax Exemption On Local Purchases
Support Funding For Affordable And Workforce Housing
Support Funding For Highway 55 Improvements
Continue To Adequately Fund The DNR Flood Damage Reduction Program For Local Projects
Support Funding For Metropolitan Council Inflow/Infiltration Grants—Public And Private
Improvements
Support City Authorization Of Fees For Broadband In ROW
Financial or Budget Considerations
Items on the priority list would have financial or budget impacts depending on the level of state
funding and engagement.
Legal Considerations
Legal review is not required for this item.
Equity Considerations
When considering Federal and State legislative priorities, the Council ensures those priorities are
consistent with the City's Equity Plan .
Recommended Action
Motion to approve the 2025 legislative priorities.
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Supporting Documents
Legislative Priorities Summary 2025
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2025
2025 Legislative Priorities
OTHER PRIORITIES
Ensure State Financial Support To All Cities
Support Sales Tax Exemption On Local Purchases
Support Funding For Affordable And Workforce Housing
Support Funding For Highway 55 Improvements
Continue To Adequately Fund The DNR
Flood Damage Reduction Program For Local Projects
Support Funding For Metropolitan Council
Inflow/Infiltration Grants—Public And Private Improvements
Support City Authorization Of Fees For Broadband In ROW
KEY PRIORITY
Support Bond Allocation For East Fire Station
The City of Golden Valley has requested and received funding for Phase 1–site acquisition and
due diligence–for the new East Fire Station. The City subsequently submitted for Phase 2 funding
that would include the construction of the fire station.
More Information
For more information, contact Golden Valley City Manager Noah Schuchman at 763-593-8003 or
nschuchman@goldenvalleymn.gov, or visit www.goldenvalleymn.gov.
details on next page...
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2025
2025 CAPITAL INVESTMENT REQUEST
PROJECT YEAR COST STATE
FUNDING
Land Acquisition/Relocation 2025 $ 4 M $ 3.127 M
(allocated 2023)
Project Management 2025 $ 1 M –
Construction 2026–
2027 $14 M $6.3 M (current
request)
Total $19 M $9.5 M
Schedule And Costs
The cost for land acquisition, reloca-
tion, project management, and con-
struction is $6.3 million (see chart),
which will be financed with a bonding
bill. The City will provide the appropri-
ate match.
EAST FIRE STATION PROJECT - $6.3 MILLION
The City of Golden Valley requests $6.3 million in bonding funds to invest in a new east fire station to better
serve the community and provide a regional resource for mutual aid response and training opportunities.
Golden Valley’s central first-ring
suburb location with direct access
to four major freeways puts it in
a unique position to assist other
communities with emergency
response services.
Golden Valley’s commercial/in-
dustrial base brings an additional
30,000 people from across the
metro into the city on workdays
who also use public safety ser-
vices.
Golden Valley’s three aging fire
stations are outdated, undersized
for equipment and function, and
do not allow for modern firefight-
ing operations and 24/7 duty crew
staffing.
PROJECT SUMMARY & NEEDS
To ensure long-term resiliency of the fire department and its operations, the City of Golden Valley propos-
es consolidating two remote fire stations into one new east fire station and maintaining a headquarters
station in the downtown Public Safety building. Since the downtown station provides optimal coverage
for the west side of the city, a main priority is locating the second station in a central, strategic location
Larger, modern fire equipment is a tight fit in the current buildings, and firefighters must dress adjacent to moving vehicles, where they
are exposed to carcinogens from vehicle exhaust. Firefighting and rescue equipment is packed in the garages, allowing little room to
maneuver and often requiring pieces to be moved before others can be accessed. Firefighting gear is crammed into limited storage
areas, and inadequate locker room space lacks gender-equitable amenities (left is men’s and right is women’s, Station 2).
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City Manager's Office
763-512-2345 / 763-512-2344 (fax)
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
December 17, 2024
Agenda Item
3G. Approve 2025 City Calendar and Meeting Dates
Prepared By
Elinorah Sinyembo, Executive Assistant
Summary
Annually, the City Council approves the calendar for the upcoming year. Listed below are the meeting
dates that have been moved to accommodate conflicts:
Tue, June 3rd City Council Meeting and HRA Meeting moved to Wed, June 4th (Shavuot)
Tue, Aug 5th City Council Meeting and HRA Meeting moved to Wed, Aug 6th (National Night
Out)
Tue, Nov 4th City Council Meeting and HRA Meeting moved to Wed, Nov 5th (Election Day)
Tue, Nov 11th City Council Work Session and HRA Work Session moved to Wed, Nov 12th
(Veterans' Day)
Legal Considerations
N/A
Equity Considerations
N/A
Recommended Action
Motion to approve the 2025 dates for the City calendar.
Supporting Documents
2025 City Calendar
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2025 2025
1 Council Meeting
1 HRA Meeting
4 Offices are closed (Independence Day)
8 Council Work Session
8 HRA Work Session
15 Council Meeting
1
7
7
14
14 HRA Work Session
20
21 Council Meeting 2025
2025 5 National Night Out
6 Council Meeting
6 HRA Meeting
12 Council Work Session
12 HRA Work Session
19 Council Meeting
4 Council Meeting
4 HRA Meeting
11 Council Work Session
11 HRA Work Session
17 Offices are closed (Presidents' Day)
18 Council Meeting
2025
March 2025 1 Offices are closed (Labor Day)
4 Council Meeting 2 Council Meeting
2 HRA Meeting
9 Council Work Session
9 HRA Work Session
16 Council Meeting
4 HRA Meeting
11 Council Work Session
11 HRA Work Session
18 Council Meeting
2025April20257 Council Meeting
7 HRA Meeting
14 Council Work Session
14 HRA Work Session
21 Council Meeting
2025
4 Election Day
5 Council Meeting
5 HRA Meeting
11
May 2025
6 Council Meeting
6 HRA Meeting
13 Council Work Session
13 HRA Work Session
20 Council Meeting
26 Offices are closed (Memorial Day)2025
June 2025
2 Council Meeting
2 HRA Meeting
9 Council Work Session
9 HRA Work Session
16 Council Meeting
24-25 Offices are closed (Christmas)
4 Council Meeting
4 HRA Meeting
10 Council Work Session
10 HRA Work Session
17 Council Meeting
19 Offices are closed (Juneteenth)
2025 CITY CALENDAR
Offices are closed (Veteran's Day)
12 Council Work Session
12 HRA Work Session
18 Council Meeting
27-28 Offices are closed (Thanksgiving)
January
February
Offices are closed (New Year's Day)
Council Meeting
HRA Meeting
Council Work Session
Offices are closed (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
1 Council Meeting
1 HRA Meeting
8 Council Work Session
8 HRA Work Session
15 Council Meeting
December
July
August
September
October
November
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Human Resources
763-512-2345 / 763-512-2344 (fax)
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
December 17, 2024
Agenda Item
3H. Adopt Resolution No. 24-084 Approving Amendment to Compensation and Classification Tables
Prepared By
Kirsten Santelices, Deputy City Manager
Dr. John Miller, Human Resources Manager
Summary
To ensure transparency with the community, each year the City Council reviews and adopts the City’s
compensation grid and classification table. To ensure consistency within its compensation and
classification structure, the City utilizes third-party consultant David Drown and Associates (DDA) to
review current positions to ensure they remain in line with current market averages.
Financial or Budget Considerations
These compensation grid adjustments are reflected within the approved 2025 budget.
Legal Considerations
The City contracts with DDA to grade all of the positions and ensure compliance with applicable
Minnesota Local Government Pay Equity laws.
Equity Considerations
By contracting with DDA the City maintains a consistent practice of grading positions and market
considerations. The City will continue evaluating its compensation grid and pay practices for equity
considerations.
Recommended Action
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 24-084 approving amendment to compensation and classification
tables.
Supporting Documents
Resolution No. 24-084 - Approving Amendment to Compensation and Classification Tables
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RESOLUTION NO. 24-084
RESOLUTION APPROVING IMPLEMENTATION
OF 2020 COMPENSATION STUDY AND
ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION GRID
AND CLASSIFICATION TABLE
WHEREAS,in 2020, the City conducted a full compensation and classification study (the “Study”) to
ensure the City is paying competitive and fair wages to its employees; and
WHEREAS,on December 15, 2020 the City Council approved implementation of the Study; and
adopted the compensation grid for the City:
WHEREAS,on December 15, 2020 the City also adopted a Classification Table that assigned a grade
to each position within the City; and
WHEREAS,positions are routinely reviewed and reclassified according to position responsibilities;
and the Council approved changes to the classification table by Resolution 21-13 on March 16, 2021; and by
Resolution 21-38 on May 18, 2021; and by Resolution 21-114 on December 21, 2021, and by Resolution 22-
048 on May 3, 2022, and by Resolution 22-120 on December 20, 2022; and by Resolution 23-007 on
February 7, 2023, and by Resolution 23-017 on April 4, 2023; and by Resolution 23-062 on July 5, 2023; and
by Resolution 23-108 on December 19, 2023; and by Resolution 24-021 on March 6, 2024; and by Resolution
24-030 on May 21, 2024; and by Resolution 24-039 on June 4, 2024; and
WHEREAS,in alignment with the City’s values of communication and accountability, it is the City’s
practice for the City Council to review and adopt the Compensation Grid and Classification Table annually;
and
WHEREAS,the City Council supports the health and wellness of City employees and their families
through qualified flexible health benefit plans; and
WHEREAS,the City provides a cafeteria plan that allows employees to design their own benefit
packages by purchasing benefits with a pre-specified amount of employer dollars; and
WHEREAS,the effective date and eligibility of City’s health insurance and contribution is established
by the Employee Handbook; and
WHEREAS,the amount of the employers’ monthly contribution is established annually by the City
Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Golden Valley, Minnesota,
that:
1. The City hereby adopts the 2025 monthly health benefit contribution as $1,801.38.
2. The City hereby adopts the following 2025 Full-Time & Part-Time Regular Compensation Grid
effective January 1, 2025:
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Grade
Compensation Grid
4.90%4.90%4.90%4.90%4.90%4.90%
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 $22.04 $23.12 $24.26 $25.45 $26.70 $28.00 $29.37
2 $23.36 $24.51 $25.71 $26.97 $28.29 $29.67 $31.12
3 $24.76 $25.97 $27.24 $28.57 $29.98 $31.45 $32.99
4 $26.25 $27.54 $28.88 $30.30 $31.78 $33.34 $34.97
5 $28.08 $29.46 $30.91 $32.42 $34.01 $35.67 $37.41
6 $30.05 $31.53 $33.07 $34.68 $36.39 $38.17 $40.04
7 $31.55 $33.09 $34.72 $36.42 $38.20 $40.08 $42.05
8 $32.81 $34.42 $36.10 $37.87 $39.73 $41.68 $43.72
9 $34.14 $35.81 $37.56 $39.40 $41.33 $43.35 $45.47
10 $35.83 $37.59 $39.43 $41.36 $43.39 $45.51 $47.74
11 $40.50 $42.49 $44.56 $46.75 $49.04 $51.43 $53.95
12 $42.92 $45.02 $47.23 $49.54 $51.97 $54.52 $57.19
13 $45.06 $47.27 $49.59 $52.02 $54.57 $57.25 $60.05
14 $46.87 $49.17 $51.58 $54.10 $56.76 $59.54 $62.46
15 $49.21 $51.62 $54.16 $56.80 $59.59 $62.51 $65.58
16 $52.17 $54.71 $57.40 $60.21 $63.16 $66.48 $69.74
17 $55.30 $58.01 $60.85 $63.84 $66.96 $70.24 $73.68
18 $60.27 $63.23 $66.33 $69.57 $72.98 $76.56 $80.31
19 $63.28 $66.38 $69.64 $73.05 $76.63 $80.38 $84.32
20 $66.45 $69.71 $73.11 $76.70 $80.46 $84.40 $88.54
21 $69.78 $73.19 $76.79 $80.54 $84.49 $88.62 $92.96
22 $73.96 $77.58 $81.39 $85.37 $89.55 $93.94 $98.54
23 $78.39 $82.24 $86.27 $90.50 $94.92 $99.58 $104.46
24 $83.10 $87.17 $91.45 $95.93 $100.62 $105.55 $110.73
3. The City hereby adopts the following updated Full-Time & Part-Time Regular Classification Table:
Grade Positions
1
2 Guest Services Specialist
3 Administrative Assistant – Fire Department
Administrative Assistant – Parks and Recreation
Community Service Officer
Police Department Office Assistant
Recreation Coordinator
4 Engineering Assistant
Inspections & Development Assistant
Lead Community Service Officer
Lead Cook
Turf Maintenance Assistant
5 Accounting Technician
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Assessments/Accounts Payable Technician
Planning Assistant
Police Department Assistant
Public Works Assistant
6 Facilities Maintenance Specialist
Executive Assistant - City Manager’s Office
Motor Vehicle License Clerk
Utility Billing Specialist
7
Brookview Events Coordinator
Golf Operations Coordinator
Maintenance Worker/Mechanic
Park Maintenance Worker
Permit Technician
Restaurant & Catering Coordinator
Street Maintenance Worker
Sustainability Specialist
Turf Equip Technician /Mechanic
Utilities Maintenance Worker
Web/Graphic Designer
8
Communications Specialist
Community Connections Specialist
Executive Chef
Information Technology Technician
Public Works Inspector
Utilities Specialist
Vehicle Maintenance Worker/Mechanic
9 Associate Planner
City Forester
Deputy City Clerk - Records
Engineering Technician II
Investigator - Non-Sworn
Park Maintenance Field Supervisor
Street Maintenance Field Supervisor
Utilities Maintenance Field Supervisor
Vehicle Maintenance Field Supervisor
Water Distribution Specialist
10
Assistant Golf Operations Manager
Engineering Technician III
Fire Inspector I
GIS Specialist
Paralegal
Payroll and Benefits Specialist
Police Support Services Supervisor
Water and Natural Resources Specialist
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11 Building Inspector
Crime Analyst Supervisor
Deputy Registrar Supervisor
Fire Inspector II
Greens & Turf Specialist
Human Resources Generalist
Information Technology Specialist
Patrol Officer
Recreation & Facilities Supervisor
Recreation Supervisor
Senior Planner
12 Accountant
Deputy Fire Marshal
Golf Maintenance Supervisor
13 Equity and Inclusion Manager
City Clerk
Restaurant and Events Manager
14
15 Assistant City Engineer
Assistant Parks and Recreation Director
Environmental Resources Supervisor
Golf Operations Manager
Parks Superintendent
Street And Vehicle Superintendent
Utilities Superintendent
16 Accounting Manager
Assistant Fire Chief
Building Official
Sergeant
17 Housing and Economic Development Manager
Information Technology Manager
18 Assistant Police Chief
Deputy Community Development Director
Human Resources Manager
19 City Engineer
Communications Director
20
21 Community & Economic Development Director
Finance Director
Fire Chief
Parks & Recreation Director
Public Works Director
22 City Attorney
Deputy City Manager
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Police Chief
23
24 City Manager
4. The City hereby adopts the following 2025 Seasonal, Variable Hour, Temporary and Intern Positions
Compensation Grid, effective March 1, 2025:
Steps 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Grade
1 $12.53 $13.18 $13.80 0 0 0 0
2 $13.40 $14.09 $14.76 $15.46 $16.13 $16.81 $17.30
3 $13.97 $14.66 $15.36 $16.11 $16.81 $17.52 $18.00
4 $14.46 $15.33 $16.08 $16.82 $17.58 $18.33 $18.81
5 $14.72 $15.89 $16.66 $17.45 $18.23 $19.08 $19.58
6 $16.02 $16.48 $17.79 $18.39 $19.17 $20.13 $20.62
7 $18.79 $19.67 $20.43 $21.18 $22.02 $22.82 $23.32
5. The City hereby adopts the following 2025 Seasonal, Variable Hour, Temporary and Intern Positions
Classification Table:
Grade Position
1 Starter/Ranger
Warming House
2 316 Restaurant Positions:
Bartender
Server
Dishwasher/Bar‐Back
Election Judge (Step 6)
Indoor Playground Attendant
Park & Reaction Seasonal Athletics:
Playground Leader
Field Attendant
Sports Instructor
Golf Operations:
Beverage Cart Attendant
Par 3 Cashier
Range Supervisor
3 Election Captain (Step 6)
Pro Shop Cashier
4 Community Center Attendant
Golf Maintenance Operator
Parks and Recreation Program Specialist
5 Golf Office Assistant
Pathways Intern
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6 Community Health Worker Intern
Curling Assistant
Golf Maintenance Technician
Lawn Bowling Assistant
Lead Pro Shop Cashier
Park and Recreation Intern
Seasonal Public Works Worker
7 Assistant Senior Program Coordinator
Banquet and Restaurant Staff Coordinator
Cook
Community Development Intern
Elections Assistant
Engineering Intern
GIS Intern
Golf Staff Coordinator
Guest Services Lead
Human Resources Assistant
Water Resources Intern
Collegiate Intern
6. The City hereby adopts the following paid on-call firefighter compensation, effective January 1,
2025:
Battalion Chief $26.88 Per Hour
Captain $24.90 Per Hour
Lieutenant $23.10 Per Hour
Firefighter $20.06 Per Hour
Firefighter-Apprentice $17.05 Per Hour
Firefighter in Training $13.71 Per Hour
7. The Council shall approve all classification changes that increase the budget. Changes to job title and
other modifications that do not increasethe budget shall not require Council approval. The most
current Job Classification Grid shall be kept on file with the Human Resources Department.
Adopted by the City Council of Golden Valley, Minnesota this 17th of December, 2024.
______________________
Roslyn Harmon, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________
Theresa Schyma, City Clerk
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Police
763-512-2345 / 763-512-2344 (fax)
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
December 17, 2024
Agenda Item
3I. Adopt Resolution No. 24-085 Approving Updated Golden Valley Police Department Policy Manual
Prepared By
Alice White, Assistant Police Chief
Virgil Green, Police Chief
Summary
The Golden Valley Police Department Policy Manual is critical to ensuring the police department’s
operations remain in compliance with evolving laws, regulations, and law enforcement best practices.
In 2021 the PD Command staff entered into an agreement with Lexipol, an industry leader in police
policy to conduct a comprehensive review and update to align with current legal standards and best
practices in law enforcement. The department began the substantial task of updating the manual in
July 2022. However, due to staffing shortages and operational challenges, there was a temporary
pause in the process.
The policy update process has been a collaborative and ongoing effort involving technical input from
subject matter experts, city legal counsel, and Lexipol.
In September 2023, the Police Department, in partnership with the City Attorney and Lexipol, began a
consistent policy review process.
The manual aligns with the city's long-term vision of fostering transparency, improving service
delivery, and enhancing community trust. It reflects best practices in municipal governance and
aims to strengthen public confidence in law enforcement.
The Policy Manual has been developed with input from key stakeholders, including department
heads, legal advisors, and community representatives. This collaborative approach ensured that
the policies reflect the needs and priorities of both city staff and residents.
The policy manual will expect continually evolve as best practices in laws enforcement are fluid.
The adoption of this manual will streamline operations, reduce legal risks, ensure consistency in
decision-making, and promote a culture of accountability and integrity within the police department.
The Golden Valley Police Department Policy Manual (Resolution - Exhibit A) can be viewed at the
following link:
http://weblink.ci.golden-valley.mn.us/WebLink/DocView.aspx?
id=1054835&dbid=0&repo=GoldenValley
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Financial or Budget Considerations
City council has previously approved this budgeted item and agreement with Lexipol. Currently there
are no other financial considerations.
Legal Considerations
The City Attorney has reviewed the complete manual for compliance with state and federal law. The
policies reflect recent legal developments, including recent state legislative changes on use of force,
data privacy, and officer accountability. Additionally, the manual aligns with best practices to protect
the City from liability, while promoting transparency and maintaining the safety of the community, our
officers, and the environment. This updated manual includes all policies mandated by Minnesota POST
Board. The City Attorney's Office will continue to monitor legislative and best practice updates and
propose updates to individual policies as appropriate.
Equity Considerations
As part of the ongoing commitment to diversity equity and inclusion, the Golden Valley Police
Department Policy manual has began a DEI review. The City received grant dollars from the Pohlad
Family Foundation to undergo a full equity review and community engagement on specific police
policies. The feedback from the community and equity review will be considered in a new iteration of
this policy manual by the completion of the grant cycle (July 1, 2025).
Recommended Action
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 24-085 approving the updated Golden Valley Police Department
Policy Manual with an effective date of March 3, 2025.
Supporting Documents
Resolution No. 24-085 - Adopting Updated Police Department Policy Manual
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RESOLUTION NO. 24-085
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING
GOLDEN VALLEY POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICY MANUAL
WHEREAS, the Golden Valley City Council is the policy making body for the City
under Minnesota Statutes, section 412.611 and adopts all City policies by resolution; and
WHEREAS, The Golden Valley Police Department Policy Manual (the “Policy
Manual”) is critical to ensuring the police department’s operations remain in compliance
with evolving laws, regulations, and law enforcement best practices; and
WHEREAS, the Police Department Command staff, in partnership with the City
Attorney and Lexipol, have reviewed and updated the Policy Manual and recommend the
Council adopt the updated Policy Manual; and
WHEREAS, upon adoption of the Policy Manual, the Command staff will provide
the Policy Manual and related training to members of the Golden Valley Police
Department; and
WHEREAS, the Police Chief will conduct periodic reviews of the Policy Manual
and suggest changes as required to ensure it remains relevant and legally sound.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GOLDEN VALLEY, MINNESOTA that:
1. This Council adopts the Policy Manual attached hereto as Exhibit A.
2. The Manual shall supersede and replace all previously adopted policies on the
topics covered in the Policy Manual.
3. The Police Chief is directed to ensure that the Policy Manual is distributed to
all relevant parties and to provide all necessary training to GVPD staff.
4. The Police Chief is directed to conduct periodic reviews of the Policy Manual
to ensure its effectiveness and alignment with any changes in law or
operational needs. The Policy Manual shall be reviewed and updated as
necessary on an annual basis, or sooner if needed, to maintain its relevance
and applicability.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Policy Manual shall take effect March 3,
2025.
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Passed by the City Council of the City of Golden Valley, Minnesota this 17th day of
December, 2024.
____________________________
Roslyn Harmon, Mayor
Attested:
____________________
Theresa Schyma, City Clerk
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Community Development
763-512-2345 / 763-512-2344 (fax)
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
December 17, 2024
Agenda Item
4A. Site Plan Review and Public Hearing Code Amendments, Ordinance No. 791 and Resolution No. 24-
086
Prepared By
Jacquelyn Kramer, Senior Planner
Summary
Periodically, the city will update the zoning ordinance. At this time the Community Development
Department proposes two changes:
1. Expansion of the use of the Site Plan review process.
2. Revisions to the public hearing process for planning applications.
Site Plan Review Update
Currently, city code requires site plan approval prior to issuance of City permits for any proposed
construction within the Mixed-Use Zoning District. Staff propose expanding the use of the Site Plan
tool.
The purpose of requiring site plan review for more planning applications is to formalize and streamline
the City’s existing informal review process, provide comprehensive feedback for applicants, increase
transparency, and collect revenue to help offset staff time spent evaluating pre-application concepts.
The expansion of the Site Plan Review process will help applicants better prepare plans and
applications for planning commission review and city council action.
Public Hearing Process Update
Staff recommends simplifying the public hearing process by allowing the planning commission to hold
the official or formal public hearing and removing the requirement that city council hold a public
hearing before taking action on a planning application. Public hearings at planning commission would
require a notice to be posted in the local newspaper and mailed notices sent to properties near the
project site. City Council would still have the option of taking public comments before acting on an
application.
The purpose of modifying the public hearing process is to eliminate confusion by residents on when
their comments will be heard in the review process, simplify the approval process for applicants,
reduce the time and expense spent on hearing notices, and to allow all public comments to be
received by the city before the city council meeting thereby ensuring all public comments are included
in the staff report to city council.
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Planning Commission
Planning Commission held an informal public hearing on December 3, 2024. No one from the public
testified. The commission's discussion included the following items:
Commission directed staff to create metrics for improved community engagement and applicant
experience with the updated city processes.
The value of including detailed planning commission meeting minutes in council packets.
Clarifying the public hearing notices and how the city informs the public about development and
planning applications.
Concerns with ensuring testimony given at a planning commission meeting receives the same
weight as testimony at a city council meeting.
The role of the Planning Commission as a technical advisory commission tasked with technical
reviews vs. the City Council as a political body.
Support for the proposed amendments and support for a future zoning code amendment
allowing Planning Commission final decision-making authority for technical or administrative
items.
Emphasis on the need to educate the public on the new process and including an explanation of
the process updates on future planning commission agenda packets.
Councilmember Ginis spoke about priorities at the state legislative level and how those may
impact city processes in the future.
Customizing the site plan review to different planning applications with different submittal
requirements.
Planning Commission recommended approval of the zoning code amendments 6-0 (1 commissioner
absent).
Previous Meeting Dates
Staff discussed the proposed changes with planning commission on September 23, 2024.
Staff presented the proposed changes to City Council on November 12, 2024.
Planning commission held an informal public hearing on December 3, 2024.
Financial or Budget Considerations
Staff anticipate these two code changes will result in either increases in city revenue or decreases in
staff hours for processing planning applications. Exact impacts to the city budget have not been
calculated at this time.
Legal Considerations
The proposed changes meet state requirements for noticing public hearings.
Equity Considerations
The City’s Equity and Inclusion Manager has reviewed the draft ordinance and provided feedback to
planning staff.
Recommended Action
1. Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 791 approving zoning code amendment updating the site plan
review and public hearing processes.
2. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 24-086 approving publication of ordinance summary. (Note:
This resolution requires a four-fifths vote of all members of the Council for approval.)
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Supporting Documents
Ordinance No. 791 - Site Plan Review and Public Hearing Process Amendments
Resolution No. 24-086 - Approving Summary Publication of Ordinance No. 791
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ORDINANCE NO. 791
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Amending Chapter 113 - Zoning in order to update the site plan review and public hearing
processes
The City Council for the City of Golden Valley hereby ordains as follows:
Section 1. City Code Section 2-126 is amended to read as follows.
Section 2-126. – Planning Commission
(a) Establishment and Composition.A Planning Commission is hereby established,
composed of eight members, seven who shall serve three-year staggered terms and one
youth, who shall serve a one-year term.
(b) Duties and Responsibilities.The Planning Commission shall advise and make
recommendations to the Council in all matters relating to planning and growth of the City.
Specifically it shall:
(1) Develop and make recommendations to maintain and update the
Comprehensive Plan of the City
(2) Develop and make recommendations to maintain and update the land use regulations
needed to implement the Comprehensive Plan
(3) Develop and make recommendations for policies on other matters relating to the
social, economic and physical environment; and
(4) make recommendations on planning applications
(5) Conduct official public hearings; and
(64) Advise and recommend such other functions or procedures as may be assigned to
them by the City Code or the Council.
Section 2. City Code Section 109-65 is amended to read as follows.
Section 109-65 Preliminary Plat
(a) Before dividing any tract of land into two or more lots or parcels, except as provided for
under Division 4 of this article, an owner or subdivider shall, unless a variance is
authorized under the terms of this chapter, make application to the office of the City
Manager or his/her designee for preliminary plat approval. The application shall be
heard by the Planning Commission. Said application shall be accompanied by:
(1) Copies of the preliminary plat, the number of which shall be established on the
application form.
(2) A filing fee shall be set by Council resolution. This fee shall be used in connection
with approval or disapproval of said preliminary plat, and before approval of the
final plat. The subdivider shall also pay to the City an amount equal to the charge
made to the City by the City Attorney for each abstract of title or registered property
abstract required to be examined in connection with said final plat approval as
specified in this chapter.
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(b) After receiving a complete application, the Planning Commission shall hold an official
public hearing on the preliminary plat. The notice of the hearing shall be published in
the official newspaper at least 10 days prior to the hearing. A public notice shall be
mailed to all property owners within 500 feet of the proposed preliminary plat at least
10 days prior to the hearing. At the close of the public hearing, the Planning
Commission shall make a recommendation to the City Council
(c) Upon recommended approval or disapproval of the preliminary plat by the Planning
Commission, the plat shall be referred to the Council for action.
(d) After receiving a recommendation for approval or disapproval of the preliminary plat by
the Planning Commission, the Council shall hold a public hearing on the preliminary
plat. The notice of the hearing shall be published at least once in the official
newspaper at least 10 days prior to the hearing. A public notice shall be mailed to all
property owners within 500 feet of the proposed preliminary plat at least 10 days prior
to the hearing. At the close of the public hearing, the Council shall grant approval of
the preliminary plat, approval with conditions, refer the preliminary plat back to the
Planning Commission for additional study or disapprove the preliminary plat stating the
reasons for such action in the official minutes of the Council meeting. The Council
shall take final action on the preliminary plat within 120 days of submittal unless an
extension has been agreed to by the applicant. If no action has been taken within 120
days, the preliminary plat shall be deemed to be approved.
Section 3. City Code Section 109-122 is amended to read as follows.
Section 109-122. Final Plat Application Review Process
(a) The completed application shall be received by the staff of the Physical Community
Development Department. An informal official public hearing by the Planning Commission
shall be scheduled following application acceptance. At least 10 days prior to the hearing
date, legal notice shall be published in the official newspaper of the City, and notice of the
hearing shall be mailed to the owners of all property within 500 feet of the subject property.
The Planning Commission shall consider the conditions established in Section 109-121 and
shall make a recommendation to the City Council on whether to approve or deny the
proposed minor subdivision or consolidation.
(b) After review and recommendation by the Planning Commission, the application shall be
formally heard by the City Council. At least 10 days prior to the hearing date, legal notice
shall be published in the official newspaper of the City, and notice of the hearing shall be
mailed to the owners of all property within 500 feet of the subject property.
Section 4. City Code Section 113-28 is amended to read as follows.
Section 113-28. Comprehensive Plan
(a) The City Council shall adopt, and may from time to time amend, a municipal
Comprehensive Plan pursuant to Minn. Stats. §§ 473.851—473.871. The Comprehensive
Plan shall serve as a guide to the City and its public officials for future development and
zoning actions.
(b) Before adopting any such plan or amendment, the City Council shall solicit the
recommendations of the Planning Commission.
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(c) The Planning Commission shall hold at least one informal official public hearing on any
plan or proposed amendment before recommending any such plan or amendment or portion
thereof. All official public hearings required by this section shall be held no sooner than 10
days after a notice has been published in the official City newspaper.
(d) The City Council shall take no action on a proposed plan or amendment until it receives
the Planning Commission's recommendation, or until 60 days after such plan or proposed
amendment has been submitted to the Planning Commission.
(e) Upon receiving the findings and recommendations of the Planning Commission, or the
elapse of said 60-day period, the City Council shall upon published notice hold an official
public hearing with respect to the proposed adoption of, or amendment to, the
Comprehensive Plan.
(f) All official public hearings required by this section shall be held no sooner than 10 days
after a notice has been published in the official City newspaper.
(fe) Any action taken at the City Council meeting shall become part of the Comprehensive
Plan for the City, provided that a resolution evidencing said action was approved by a two-
thirds vote of all of the members of the City Council.
(gf) All eligible applications for Comprehensive Plan amendments must comply with the City's
Mixed-Income Housing Policy.
Section 5. City Code Section 113-29 is amended to read as follows.
Section 113-29. Zoning Map and Chapter Amendments
(a) No change, modification, or amendment shall be made to the boundary or designation of
any zoning district on the zoning map, or to the provisions of this chapter, except after an
official public hearing and upon a majority affirmative vote of the City Council. Zoning map or
chapter amendments may be initiated by the City Council or by petition of affected persons
and owners of property within the City.
(b) Upon receipt of such a petition, the matter shall be referred to the Planning Commission
for review and recommendation.
(c) The Planning Commission shall hold at least one informal public hearing on any proposed
zoning map or chapter amendment before recommending any such change or amendment.
For zoning map amendments, all property owners within 500 feet of the subject site shall be
notified of the informal public hearing by the U.S. mail not less than 10 days prior to the date
of the informal public hearing. Such notice shall include the date, time, and place of the
hearing and shall identify the subject site. All public hearings required by this section shall be
held no sooner than 10 days after a notice has been published in the official City newspaper.
For zoning map amendments, copies of the written notice in the form published shall be
mailed to all property owners within 500 feet of the subject site not less than 10 days prior to
the date of such official public hearing.
(d) The City Council shall take no action on a proposed amendment until it receives the
Planning Commission's recommendation, or until 60 days after such proposal has been
submitted to the Planning Commission.
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(e) Upon receiving the findings and recommendations of the Planning Commission, or the
elapse of said 60-day period, the City Council shall call and conduct an official public hearing
to consider the proposed zoning map or chapter amendment.
(f) All official public hearings required by this section shall be held no sooner than 10 days
after a notice has been published in the official City newspaper. For zoning map
amendments, copies of the written notice in the form published shall be mailed to all property
owners within 500 feet of the subject site not less than 10 days prior to the date of such
official public hearing.
(ge) The adoption or amendment of any portion of a zoning ordinance which changes all or
part of the existing classification of a zoning district from residential to commercial, light
industrial, industrial, or office requires a two-thirds majority affirmative vote of all members of
the City Council.
(hf) All eligible applications for zoning map amendments must comply with the City's Mixed-
Income Housing Policy.
Section 6. City Code Section 113-30 is amended to read as follows. “***” denotes
section breaks.
Section 113-30. Conditional Uses
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(c) The City Manager or his/her designee shall refer the application to the Planning
Commission to hold an informal the official public hearing. Notice of the official public hearing
shall be published in the official newspaper of the City not less than 10 days prior to the date
of the hearing. Such notice shall include the date, time, and place of the hearing and shall
reasonably identify the subject site. The applicant and all property owners within 500 feet of
the subject site shall be notified of the informal official public hearing by the U.S. mail, not
less than 10 days prior to the date of such official public hearing. Such notice shall include
the date, time, and place of the hearing and shall identify the subject site.
***
(f) Notice of the official public hearing shall be published in the official newspaper of the City
not less than 10 days prior to the date of the hearing. Such notice shall include the date, time,
and place of the hearing and shall reasonably identify the site. In addition, copies of the
written notice in the form published shall be mailed to the applicant and to all property owners
within 500 feet of the subject site not less than 10 days prior to the date of such official public
hearing.
Section 7. City Code Section 113-32 is amended to read as follows.
Section 113-32. Site Plan Review.
(a)Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish procedures for the regulation of
land use and development within the City to ensure development activity is compatible
with nearby properties, neighborhood character, natural features, and consistent with
the Comprehensive Plan, area plans, and applicable requirements of the Golden
Valley City Code.
(b)Applicability
(1) Site plan review shall be required in any of the following circumstances:
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i. The new construction of a multi-family or nonresidential building.
ii. The expansion, remodel, or alteration of any multi-family or
nonresidential building or other structure by more than 10 percent of its
existing floor area, or overall size in cases where floor area standards
are not applicable.
iii. A change of zoning use, or where traffic, parking, noise or other impacts
are greater than the impacts for the previously existing use, as
determined by the Community Development Director or designee.
iv. The construction and reconstruction of driveway approaches, gates,
roads, shared access facilities, alleys, and driving surfaces within
ingress/egress easements.
(2) The following activities are exceptions to the previous section and shall not
require site plan review:
i. Permits authorizing residential construction for single-family residential
uses, duplexes, and accessory dwelling units.
ii. Any activity that is not considered a change in use, as determined by the
Community Development Director or designee.
iii. Any activity on the exterior of a multi-family or nonresidential building that
does not exceed a 25 percent change in any existing facade or roof form.
iv. Development activity approved via a previous site plan associated with
an existing and current CUP, Development Agreement, or PUD.
v. Interior alterations: provided that the interior alterations do not result in:
1. Nonconformity with Federal Emergency Management Agency
substantial improvement thresholds; or
2. An increase in the total square footage or valuation of the
structure thereby requiring upgraded fire access or fire
suppression systems.
vi. Normal building maintenance and repair.
vii. Public trails, playgrounds, parks, ballfields, or other public facilities,
amenities, and appurtenances.
(3) Nothing in this subsection exempts interior alterations from otherwise
applicable building, plumbing, mechanical, or electrical codes. For purposes of
this subsection, “interior alterations” include construction activities that do not
modify the existing site layout or its current use and involve no exterior work
adding to the building footprint.
(4) No building permit shall be issued for any of the circumstances listed in
Subsection (a)(1)(i-v) above unless a site plan is first approved by the City. No
certificate of occupancy shall be issued unless all construction and
development conform to the site plan as approved by the City.
(c)Procedure for Site Plan Review and Approval.
(1) An application for site plan review shall be submitted in writing and include
payment of the applicable fee(s) established by the City Council.
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(2) The application shall be considered complete once the City receives a written
request containing all information required by law, City Code, development
application(s) and checklist(s), or by a previously adopted City rule, ordinance,
or policy.
(3) If the written application request does not contain all required information, the
City shall send written notice, within 15 business days of receipt of the request,
telling the applicant what information is missing.
(4) Staff may request additional information and data from the applicant
concerning site or operational factors and may retain expert assistance, with
the consent and at the expense of the applicant, if necessary to evaluate the
request in relation to the standards of the City Code.
(d)Information Required. The site plan application shall contain sufficient information
relative to the proposed development, including but not limited to the following items
which are further described on the City’s Application and Checklist forms.
(1) Address and legal description of the subject property.
(2) Status of Inflow/Infiltration compliance.
(3) Property survey, including existing buildings, structures, etc.
(4) Site Diagram.
(5) Utility plan sheet showing the placement of utilities.
(6) Grading and stormwater plan.
(7) Landscape Plan and proposed screening details.
(8) Parking, loading, and both on- and off-site circulation.
(9) Building elevations.
(10)Signage.
(11)Lighting pole(s) and fixture(s) locations and a site lighting plan.
(e)Site Plan Review. Based upon its review, City staff may approve, conditionally
approve, request modifications, or deny the site plan based on evaluation of the site
plan details with respect to the Site Plan’s compliance with all provisions of the State
law, City Code, and other regulations of the City of Golden Valley including but not
limited to:
(1) Off-street parking and loading, lighting, open space, and the generation of
objectionable smoke, fumes, noise, odors, dust, glare, vibration, or heat.
(2) The impact of the development relating to the preservation of existing natural
resources on the site and the impact on the natural resources of the
surrounding properties and neighborhood.
(3) The relationship of the development to adjacent uses in terms of harmonious
design, setbacks, public welfare, and negative impacts.
(4) The provision of a safe and efficient vehicular and pedestrian circulation
system.
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(5) The design and location of off-street parking and loading facilities to ensure
that all such spaces are usable and are safely and conveniently arranged.
(6) The sufficient width and suitable grade and location of streets designed to
accommodate prospective traffic and to provide access for firefighting and
emergency equipment to buildings.
(7) The use of landscaping and screening to provide adequate buffers to shield
lights, noise, movement, or activities from adjacent properties when necessary,
and to complement the design and location of buildings and be integrated into
the overall site design.
(8) Exterior lighting to ensure safe movement and for security purposes, which
shall be arranged so as to minimize glare and reflection on adjacent properties.
(9) The location, size, and configuration of open space areas to ensure that such
areas are suitable for intended recreation and conservation uses.
(10)Protection and conservation of soils from erosion by wind or water or
from excavation or grading.
(11)Protection and conservation of water courses and areas subject to
flooding.
(12)The adequacy of water, drainage, sewerage facilities, garbage disposal,
and other utilities necessary for essential services to residents and occupants.
(f)Approval Process.
(1) The Community Development Director or designee shall review and approve,
approve with conditions, or deny all site plans.
(2) If development of a lot with an approved site plan has not commenced within
two (2) years of the date of final approval of the site plan, the site plan shall be
deemed to have expired, and the approval shall be null and void.
(3) If a site plan is denied, the applicant may appeal to the Board of Zoning
Appeals in accordance with City Code Section 113-27.
(4) It is recognized that final architectural and engineering design may
necessitate minor changes in the approved site plan. In such cases, the
Community Development Director or designee shall have the authority to
approve minor modifications of an approved site plan, provided that such
modifications do not materially change the circulation and building location on
the site, or any conditions specifically attached as part of approval.
(5) Applicable elements of the approved Site Plan shall be used in the application
for any subsequent permits for the Development. In all instances, the
approved Site Diagram shall accompany the permit application.
(a)Site plan review standards are established to promote development that is compatible with
nearby properties, neighborhood character, and natural features, and consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan and/or area plans adopted by the City Council. The regulations are
intended to minimize pedestrian and vehicular conflict, to promote public safety, and to
encourage a high quality of development. The regulations recognize the unique character of
land and development throughout the City and the need for flexibility in site plan review.
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(b)Within the Mixed Use Zoning District, site plan approval is required prior to issuance of
City permits for any proposed construction, with the following exceptions:
(1)Construction or alteration of an accessory structure.
(2)A use within an existing building that has received site plan approval, if the
establishment of the use does not alter the approved site plan for the property.
(3)Proposed modifications that are strictly related to the interior of the building.
(4)Modifications, additions, or enlargements to a building which do not increase the
gross floor area by more than 500 square feet or 10 percent, whichever is less, and
which do not require a variance from the provisions of this chapter.
(5)Alteration or expansion of an existing parking lot that results in a change of no
greater than 10 percent of the total number of parking spaces.
(6)Grading or site preparation that results in minor modifications to the existing site, as
approved by the City Engineer.
(c)Applications for site plan approval shall be made on forms provided by the City and shall
include all information deemed necessary by the City Manager or his/her designee.
(1)Site or building plans shall be approved by the Planning Commission. The approval
shall be completed within 30 days of receipt of complete plans. The applicant shall be
notified by U.S. mail of the decision of the Planning Commission. Within 30 days of the
decision of the Planning Commission, the applicant may file a written appeal of the
decision to the City Manager or his/her designee, thereby appealing the Planning
Commission decision to the City Council. The City Council shall, within 30 days from
the date of such appeal, make its findings and determinations with respect to the
appeal and serve written notice to the appellant by U.S. mail.
(2)All developments that require a variance and site and building plan review shall
obtain the variance prior to starting the building or site plan review process.
(d)Site plans shall be reviewed with reference to:
(1)Conformance to the applicable standards of the City Code and other City
requirements.
(2)Where applicable, consistency with the development standards and objectives
established for the Mixed Use Zoning District or specific areas or districts in the
Comprehensive Plan or other area plans adopted by the City.
Section 8. City Code Section 113-34 is added.
Sec. 113-34. – Pre-Application Conference or Meeting.
(b)Purpose. The purpose of the preapplication conference or meeting shall be to acquaint
the applicant with the substantive and procedural requirements of the Golden Valley City
Code and applicable elements of the comprehensive plan, arrange such technical and
design assistance as will aid the applicant, and to otherwise identify policies and
regulations associated with the proposed Development.
(c) A preapplication conference or meeting shall be required for planning applications,
including all Site Plan applications submitted in accordance with Section 113-32.
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(1) Only one preapplication conference or meeting shall be required for all project permit
applications related to the same project, though an applicant may elect to arrange
multiple conferences or meetings in relationship to a given project.
(2) A preapplication conference or meeting shall precede the submittal of any project
permit application.
(3) Conferences are scheduled ahead of time for a specific date and time. The applicant
provides a project narrative and any questions in advance to allow City staff time to
prepare and invite the necessary attendees.
(4) Meetings can be held in-person or virtually and are less formal than conferences. They
are often conducted in a casual setting and can sometimes be unplanned at the front
counter, if the applicant is ready to apply.
(5) The community development director or designee may waive, in writing, the
requirement for the conference or meeting for proposals that are determined not to be
of a size and complexity to require the detailed analysis of a preapplication
conference, or as otherwise determined not appropriate for such review.
(d) It is impossible for the conference or meeting to be an exhaustive review of all potential
issues. Neither the discussion nor the information form given to the applicant shall not
bind or prohibit the city’s future application or enforcement of the applicable law, rather, is
intended to offer the applicant guidance in preparing a development proposal for
submittal.
(e) Preapplication Conference or Meeting Submittal Requirements.
(1) To initiate a preapplication conference or meeting, an applicant shall submit a
completed form provided by the city and all information pertaining to the proposal as
prescribed by the Community Development Department’s respective Application(s)
and Checklist(s).
(2) Failure to provide pertinent information regarding the request may prevent the city
from identifying all applicable issues or providing the most effective preapplication
conference or meeting.
Section 9. City Code Section 113-124 is amended to read as follows. “***” denotes
section breaks.
Section 113-123. Planned Unit Development
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(d) Procedures.
(1) Qualifications.Application for a PUD or PUD amendment may be made only by the
owner of the land involved in the PUD application, or by a duly authorized representative,
or an option or contract holder, provided the application is accompanied by fully executed
agreements or documents from the owner stating that such owner has no objections to
the proposed application and is in fact joining in the same. The City may act as an
applicant on its own behalf or on the behalf of an affiliated governmental body.
(2) Preliminary PUD Conference.Prior to filing a PUD application and prior to conducting
a neighborhood meeting, the applicant shall meet with City staff for a preapplication
conference. The primary purpose of the conference is to allow the applicant and staff to
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discuss land use controls, appropriate use of the site, design standards, how the plan will
achieve higher quality and meet the PUD purpose and design requirements, the
application process, and the general merits of the applicant's proposal.
(3)Neighborhood Meeting.At an appropriate point during development of a preliminary
PUD plan or major PUD amendment application process, the applicant shall hold a
neighborhood meeting. All property owners within 500 feet of the PUD, or a larger area as
determined by the City, shall be given notice of the meeting. The purpose of the meeting
is to inform the neighborhood of the proposal, discuss the concepts and basis for the plan
being developed, and to obtain information and suggestions from the neighborhood.
(4)Preliminary PUD Review.
a.Planning Division.Upon submission of a completed preliminary PUD plan
application, the Planning Division shall:
1.Refer.Refer the application to other City departments for their written
evaluations regarding those aspects of the proposal which affect public safety and
the delivery of City services.
2. Notify.Notify by mail property owners within 500 feet of the PUD, or a larger
area to be determined by the City, of the public information meeting. However,
failure of any property owner to receive notification shall not invalidate the
proceedings.
32.Report.Prepare a report and refer it to the Planning Commission for review at
the public hearing.
b.Planning Commission.
1.Informal Public Hearing.The Planning Commission shall hold an informal public
hearing and consider the application for consistency with the intent and purpose
provisions in Subsection (a) of this section and other requirements of this section
and principles and standards adhered to in the City. Notice of the official public
hearing shall be published in the official newspaper of the City not less than 10
days prior to the date of the hearing. Such notice shall include the date, time, and
place of the hearing and shall reasonably identify the subject site. Additionally, all
property owners within 500 feet of the PUD, or a larger area as determined by the
City, shall be given notice of the meeting. The Planning Commission’s report to the
City Council shall include recommended changes, conditions, or modifications.
2.Recommendation.The findings and recommendation of the Planning
Commission shall be forwarded to the City Council and may include recommended
conditions and modifications to the preliminary PUD plan.
c.City Council.
1. Public Hearing. The City Council shall hold a public hearing and take action on the
application. All property owners within 500 feet of the PUD, or a larger area as
determined by the City, shall be given notice of the meeting. The public hearing shall
be called and notice thereof given in the manner required by statute.
2. Action.The findings and action of the City Council may include a request for plan
amendments, approval, denial, or other action deemed appropriate by the City Council
such as referral back to the Planning Commission.
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(5)Final PUD Conference.Following approval by the City Council of the preliminary PUD
plan, with or without conditions, and prior to the submission of the final PUD plan for
review, the applicant shall meet with City staff to demonstrate that all conditions or
required modifications to the preliminary PUD plan have been addressed. Failure to hold
this meeting prior to submission of the final PUD plan shall be grounds to deem the
application incomplete.
(6)Final PUD Review.
a.Planning Division.Upon submission of a completed final PUD plan application, the
Planning Division shall:
1.Refer.Refer the application to other City departments for their written
evaluations regarding those aspects of the proposal which affect public safety and
the delivery of service.
2. Notify.Notify by mail property owners within 500 feet of the PUD, or a larger
area to be determined by the City, of the public information meeting. However,
failure of any property owner to receive notification shall not invalidate the
proceedings.
32.Report.Prepare a report and refer it to the Planning Commission for review at
the informal public hearing.
b.Planning Commission.
1.Informal Public Hearing.The Planning Commission shall hold an informal public
hearing. Notice of the official public hearing shall be published in the official
newspaper of the City not less than 10 days prior to the date of the hearing. Such
notice shall include the date, time, and place of the hearing and shall reasonably
identify the subject site. Additionally, all property owners within 500 feet of the PUD
or a larger area as determined by the City, shall be given notice of the meeting.
2.Consistency.The Commission shall review the final PUD plan for consistency
with the preliminary PUD plan as approved by the City Council, and the conditions,
if any, imposed by the City Council, the intent and purpose provisions of
Subsection (a) of this section, all other provisions of this section, and principles and
standards adhered to in the City.
3.Recommendation.The findings and recommendation of the Planning
Commission shall be forwarded to the City Council and may include recommended
conditions and modifications to the final PUD plan.
c.City Council.
1. Public Hearing. The City Council shall hold a public hearing and take action on the
application. All property owners within 500 feet of the PUD, or a larger area as
determined by the City, shall be given notice of the meeting. The public hearing shall
be called and notice thereof given in the manner required by statute.
2. Action.The findings and action of the City Council may include plan amendments,
approval, denial, or other action based on findings and deemed appropriate by the City
Council such as referral back to the Planning Commission.
d.Approval.Approval of a PUD shall be by ordinance requiring an affirmative vote of a
majority of the City Council.
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Section 10. This ordinance shall take effect from and after its passage and publication
as required by law.
Adopted by the City Council this 17 day of December, 2024.
_____________________
Roslyn Harmon, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Theresa J. Schyma, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 24-086
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 791
WHEREAS, the City has adopted the above referenced amendment of the Golden
Valley City Code; and
WHEREAS, the verbatim text of the amendment is cumbersome, and the expense
of the publication of the complete text is not justified.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GOLDEN VALLEY, MINNESOTA that the following summary is hereby approved for
official publication:
SUMMARY PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 791
Amending Sections 2, 109, and 113 in Order to Update the Site Plan Review and
Public Hearing Processes
This is a summary of the provisions of Ordinance No. 791 which has been approved for
publication by the City Council.
At the December 17, 2024, City Council meeting, the Golden Valley City Council enacted
Ordinance No. 791 amending the City Code to update the site plan review and public
hearing processes. The full ordinance is available to the public at the City Clerk’s Office,
7800 Golden Valley Road during normal business hours and online at
https://www.goldenvalleymn.gov/179/City-Code-and-Proposed-Ordinances.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Golden Valley, Minnesota on December 17,
2024.
____________________________
Roslyn Harmon, Mayor
Attested:
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Theresa Schyma, City Clerk
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Legal
763-512-2345 / 763-512-2344 (fax)
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
December 17, 2024
Agenda Item
6A. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 789 - Adult Use Cannabis Registration Ordinance and Adoption
of Resolution No. 24-087 Approving Summary Publication
Prepared By
Maria Cisneros, City Attorney
Summary
During the 2023 legislative session, the Minnesota legislature passed a law legalizing adult use
cannabis in Minnesota. The law legalizes and decriminalizes the possession, use, manufacturing, and
sale of certain cannabis products within the state. The law created the Office of Cannabis
Management (the "OCM") to regulate the full range of cannabis activities in Minnesota, including the
adult use cannabis market, the state’s medical cannabis program, and the lower-potency hemp edibles
market.
Under this regulatory framework, the City's regulatory authority and responsibilities are limited. On
October 8, 2024, the City Council discussed this topic and reviewed the proposed Cannabis
Registration Ordinance, along with zoning ordinance changes related to adult use cannabis.
Under the new law, cannabis products and hemp derived consumer products may only be sold in a
business with a license issued by the Office of Cannabis Management (the "OCM") . The licensing
process requires the OCM to consult with cities in which a cannabis business will be located. The OCM
will forward applications to the City to certify whether the proposed cannabis business complies with
the City's local zoning ordinance and, if applicable, whether the proposed business complies with the
state fire and building code. The OCM may not issue a license to a cannabis business that does not
meet local zoning and land use laws.
The proposed registration ordinance is designed to comply with state law and the OCM's draft
regulations. The City Manager, City Attorney, and Community & Economic Development Director will
work together to create standard operating procedures to handle registration requests and temporary
event permit requests.
Additionally, cities are required to conduct compliance checks on retail cannabis businesses. The OCM
is developing standardized forms and procedures for these compliance checks. The City Attorney will
work with police leadership to implement a retail sales compliance check program.
According to the OCM, cities can expect retail sales of cannabis products to begin in first quarter 2025.
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Upon approval of a the proposed ordinance, staff will begin implementation and be ready to work
with the business community in 2025.
Financial or Budget Considerations
Compliance with the new statewide requirements will require additional staff time to process
registrations, make zoning determinations, enforce regulations, and conduct compliance checks. The
cost of these responsibilities can be covered by fees. The City Council approved the following fees in
the 2025 fee schedule:
Cannabis Registration Fee (Initial): lesser of $500 or 1/2 of the amount of the applicable initial
license fee paid to the state
Cannabis Registration Fee (Renewal): lesser of $1,000 or 1/2 of the amount of the applicable
renewal license fee paid to the state
If cannabis businesses are located in Golden Valley, the City will also receive tax revenue from
cannabis sales, which will help defray costs.
Legal Considerations
See summary section of this memorandum.
Equity Considerations
The proposed regulations align with the state of Minnesota's cannabis regulation social equity goals,
which aim to administer cannabis licensing in a manner that repairs the harm done to communities
across Minnesota by decades of cannabis prohibition and criminalization.
Recommended Action
1. Motion to adopt second reading of Ordinance No. 789 regulating adult use cannabis.
2. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 24-087 approving summary publication of Ordinance No. 789.
(Note: This resolution requires a four-fifths vote of all members of the Council for approval.)
Supporting Documents
Ordinance No. 789 - Adult Use Cannabis Regulation Ordinance
Resolution No. 24-087 - Approving Summary Publication
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ORDINANCE NO. 789
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
AMENDING CHAPTER 16 OF THE CITY CODE
REPEALING ARTICLE XIX TETRAHYDROCANNABINOL PRODUCTS AND
REPLACING WITH ADULT USE CANNABIS REGULATION
The City Council of the City of Golden Valley hereby ordains as follows:
Section 1. City Code Chapter 16 is amended to repeal Article XIX Tetrahydrocannabinol
Products in its entirety, and is hereby replaced, renamed, and shall read as follows:
ARTICLE XIX. ADULT USE CANNABIS REGULATION
Sec. 16-550. Findings and Purpose.
The purpose of this ordinance is to implement the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter
342, which authorizes the City of Golden Valley to protect the public health, safety, and welfare
of Golden Valley community members by regulating cannabis businesses within the boundaries
of the City.
The City Council of the City of Golden Valley finds and concludes that these regulations
are appropriate, lawful, and necessary to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the Golden
Valley community and that these local regulations are in the public interest and for the public
good. Specifically, the Council finds that:
(a) By enacting 2022 Session Law Chapter 98, Article 13, the Minnesota Legislature
amended Minnesota Statutes, section 151.72 to allow the sale of certain products
containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).
(b) The new law does not prohibit municipalities from adopting and enforcing local
ordinances to regulate THC product businesses including, but not limited to, local
zoning and land use requirements and business license requirements.
(c) The National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine note that the growing
acceptance, accessibility, and use of THC products, including for medical purposes,
have raised important public health concerns, while the lack of aggregated knowledge
of cannabis-related health effects has led to uncertainty about the impact of its use.
Sec. 16-551. Authority.
The City has the authority to adopt this ordinance pursuant to:
(a) Minn. Stat. § 342.13(c), granting local units of government the authority to adopt
reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions relating to the operation of cannabis
businesses and hemp businesses.
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(b) Minn. Stat. § 342.22, regulating local registration and enforcement requirements
applicable to state-licensed cannabis businesses and lower-potency hemp edible
businesses.
(c) Minn. Stat. § 462.357, granting local units of government the authority to adopt zoning
ordinances relating to the operation of state-licensed cannabis businesses and lower-
potency hemp edible retail businesses.
Sec. 16-552. Definitions.
Unless otherwise noted herein, the words and phrases contained in Minn. Stat. § 342.01,the
rules promulgated by the Office of Cannabis Management pursuant to the Act, or City Code
section 113-1, et seq. shall have the meanings ascribed therein and as may be amended from time
to time. For purposes of this ordinance, the words below shall have the following meanings:
Cannabis Retail Business:A retail location of a cannabis microbusiness, cannabis
mezzobusiness, cannabis retailer, medical cannabis combination business, or lower-potency
hemp edible retailer, as those terms are defined in Minn. Stat. § 342.01.
Preliminary License Approval: A pre-approval for a cannabis business license issued by
OCM for an applicant that qualifies under Minn. Stat. § 342.17.
Retail Registration: An approved registration issued by the City to a state-licensed cannabis
retail business.
State License: A license issued by OCM to a cannabis business.
Sec. 16-553. Enforcement.
The City Manager, or their designee, shall be responsible for the administration and
enforcement of this ordinance. Any violation of the provisions of this ordinance or failure to
comply with any of its requirements shall constitute a misdemeanor and is punishable as defined
by law. Violations of this ordinance can occur regardless of whether or not a permit or
registration is required for a regulated activity.
Sec. 16-554. Registration of Cannabis Businesses.
(a)Registration Required. No individual or entity may operate a state-licensed cannabis
retail business within the City without first obtaining a retail registration from the City.
(b)Application. The City shall issue or renew a registration to a state-licensed cannabis
retail business that adheres to the requirements of Minn. Stat. §342.22.
(c)Application Requirements & Submittal. An application for a retail registration to sell
licensed products shall be made on a form provided by the City. The application shall
contain the full name of the applicant and the property owner, the address, email
address, and telephone number of the applicant, the address and parcel ID for the
property for which the retail registration is sought, certification that the applicant
complies with the requirements of local ordinances, and any additional information the
City deems necessary.
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(d)Approval & Grounds for Denial. Pursuant to Minn. Stat., Ch. 342, within 30 days of
receipt of a request for retail registration from OCM, the City shall certify in the
manner required by OCM whether a proposed cannabis retail business complies with
local zoning ordinances and, if applicable, the state fire code and building code. Prior to
certification of compliance to the state or issuance of a Retail Registration, the City
may conduct a preliminary compliance check to ensure compliance with local
ordinances.
The City may deny a request for retail registration if:
1. The applicant does not comply with local regulations
2. The applicant does not comply with the state building code
3. The applicant does not comply with the state fire code
4. The applicant fails to pay the applicable fee
5. There are past-due fees or taxes associated with the property on which
the cannabis retail business is or will be located
(e)Location Change. A state-licensed cannabis retail business shall be required to submit a
new application for registration if it seeks to move to a new location still within the
legal boundaries of the City.
(f)Suspension. The City may suspend a cannabis business’s registration if the City
determines the business has violated local regulations or the business poses an
immediate threat to the health and safety of the public. The City shall immediately
notify the cannabis business and the OCM in writing of the grounds for suspension.
The suspension of a cannabis retail business registration may be up to 30 calendar days,
unless OCM suspends the license for a longer period. The business may not make sales
to customers if their registration is suspended. The City may reinstate a registration if it
determines that the violations have been resolved. The City shall reinstate a registration
if OCM determines that the violations have been resolved.
(g)Compliance Checks. All premises licensed under this subdivision shall be open to
inspection by the City during regular business hours. From time to time, but at least
once each calendar year, the City shall conduct compliance checks in accordance with
the requirements of Minn. Stat. § 342.22, subd. 4 and all applicable OCM regulations.
(h)Civil Penalties. Subject to Minn. Stat. § 342.22, subd 5(e), the City may impose a civil
penalty as specified in the City’s Fee Schedule, for registration violations, not to exceed
$2,000.
Sec. 16-555. Fees.
No registration shall be issued under this section until the appropriate fee shall be paid in
full. All fees under this chapter, including fees for initial, annual, temporary, and renewal
registrations, shall be fixed and determined by the City Council in the City's Fee Schedule and
may be amended from time to time. Such fees shall not exceed the limits provided in Minn. Stat.
Ch. 342. All fees shall be non-refundable once processed.
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Sec. 16-556. Temporary Cannabis Events.
(a)Permit Required. No individual or entity may operate a temporary cannabis event
within the City without first obtaining a permit from the City.
(b)Application. An application for a temporary cannabis event permit shall be made on a
form provided by the City not less than 45 days before the first date of the proposed
event. The application shall contain the full name of the applicant and the property
owner, the address, email address, and telephone number of the applicant, the address
and parcel ID for the property for which the temporary event is sought, certification that
the event complies with the requirements of local ordinances, and any additional
information the City deems necessary.
(c)Fees. No permit shall be issued under this section until the appropriate permit fee shall
be paid in full. The fee for a permit under this section shall be established by the City
Council and adopted in the City fee schedule, and may be amended from time to time.
All fees shall be non-refundable once processed.
(d)Approval & Grounds for Denial. The application shall meet all of the requirements of
this section, state law, and City Code § 26-9 (Special Events).
The City may deny a request for Retail Registration if:
1. The applicant does not comply with local, state or federal regulations
2. The applicant does not comply with the state building code
3. The applicant does not comply with the state fire code
4. The applicant fails to pay the applicable fee
5. There are past-due fees or taxes associated with the property on which
the temporary cannabis event will be located
Sec. 16-557. Severability.
If any section or provision of this ordinance is held invalid, such invalidity will not affect
other sections or provisions that can be given force and effect without the invalidated section or
provision.
Secs. 16-558 - 16-599. Reserved.
Section 2. City Code Chapter 1 entitled “General Provisions” and Sec. 1-8 entitled “General
Penalty; Continuing Violations” are hereby adopted in their entirety, by reference, as though
repeated verbatim herein.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect from and after its passage and publication as
required by law.
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Adopted by the City Council this 17th day of December 2024.
Roslyn Harmon, Mayor
ATTEST:
Theresa J. Schyma, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 24-087
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 789
WHEREAS, the City has adopted the above referenced amendment of the Golden
Valley City Code; and
WHEREAS, the verbatim text of the amendment is cumbersome, and the expense
of the publication of the complete text is not justified.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GOLDEN VALLEY, MINNESOTA that the following summary is hereby approved for
official publication:
SUMMARY PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 789
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE AMENDING CHAPTER 16 OF THE
CITY CODE REPEALING ARTICLE XIX TETRAHYDROCANNABINOL PRODUCTS
AND REPLACING WITH ADULT USE CANNABIS REGULATION
This is a summary of the provisions of Ordinance No. 789 which has been approved for
publication by the City Council.
At the December 17, 2024 City Council meeting, the Golden Valley City Council enacted
Ordinance No. 789 amending City Code, Chapter 16 to repeal Article XIX
Tetrahydrocannabinol Products and replace it with Adult Use Cannabis Regulations. The
full ordinance is available to the public at the City Clerk’s Office, 7800 Golden Valley Road
during normal business hours and online at www.goldenvalleymn.gov/code/.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Golden Valley, Minnesota on December 17,
2024.
____________________________
Roslyn Harmon, Mayor
Attested:
____________________
Theresa Schyma, City Clerk
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Community Development
763-512-2345 / 763-512-2344 (fax)
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
December 17, 2024
Agenda Item
6B. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 790 Right-of-Way Management (Telecommunications)
Prepared By
Michael Ryan, City Engineer
Steven Okey, Associate Planner
Summary
In 2023, Minnesota Statute 237.163 added a rule prohibiting municipalities from limiting the
placement of small wireless facilities based on location: "Subd. 3b. Small wireless facility permits;
placement. (a) A local government unit may not require the placement of small wireless facilities on
any specific wireless support structure other than the wireless support structure proposed in the permit
application."
City Code was regarding telecommunications and small wireless facilities was previously revised in
2019, and requires modification to conform to current Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
standards. As such, staff is proposing to amend City Code Chapter 24, Article II - Right-of-Way
Management to clarify that placement of small wireless facilities is exempt from the spacing
requirements of other wireless support structures and utility poles.
The proposed update to the City's Right-of-Way code is contained in Section 24-52 - Wireless
Aesthetic Standards, paragraph (g) (1) (a). This update proposes that the statement "Except for small
wireless facilities," precedes the existing paragraph. No further updates to Right-of-Way code are
proposed.
Financial or Budget Considerations
There are no financial or budgetary impacts to amending the ordinance.
Legal Considerations
The City Attorney has reviewed this ordinance and found that the proposed ordinance modification
will conform to current Federal Communications Commission (FCC) standards.
Equity Considerations
This update to City Code will align with Minnesota Statutes, collectively allowing for improvements to
4G and 5G mobile/cellular network capacity. This effort makes more 4G/5G spectrum available, uses
spectrum more efficiently, and densifies mobile/cellular networks where necessary.
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Recommended Action
Motion to adopt second reading of Ordinance No. 790 Right-of-Way Management
(Telecommunications), Amending Code Chapter 24, Article II - Right-of-Way Management. This
requires a majority vote.
Supporting Documents
Ordinance No. 790 - Telecommunications - Wireless Aesthetic Standards
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ORDINANCE NO. 790
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
AMENDING CODE CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE II, RIGHT-OF-WAY MANAGEMENT
The City Council of the City of Golden Valley hereby ordains as follows:
Section 1. City Code Chapter 24, Article II, Right-of-Way Management, Section 24-52.
Wireless aesthetic standards. (g) Location criteria for new or replacement wireless support
structures. (1) a. is hereby amended as follows:
a.Except for small wireless facilities, aA minimum of two lot lines, or approximately
200 feet, whichever is greater, from any existing wireless support structure or
utility pole on the same side of the street or right-of-way, and one lot line or
approximately 100 feet, whichever is greater when on the opposite sides of the
street or right-of-way.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect from and after its passage and publication as
required by law.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Golden Valley, Minnesota this 17th day of December,
2024.
_____________________________
Roslyn Harmon, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Theresa Schyma, City Clerk
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Legal
763-512-2345 / 763-512-2344 (fax)
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
December 17, 2024
Agenda Item
6C. Review of Council Calendar
Prepared By
Theresa Schyma, City Clerk
Summary
The Council will review upcoming city meetings, events, and holiday closures.
Legal Considerations
This item does not require legal review.
Equity Considerations
This item does not require equity review.
Recommended Action
No action is required on this item.
Supporting Documents
Review of Council Calendar
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Review of Council Calendar
Event Event Time Location
DECEMBER
Tuesday, December 24
City Offices Closed for Observance of Christmas Eve
Wednesday, December 25
City Offices Closed for Observance of Christmas Day
Wednesday, January 1
City Offices Closed for Observance of New Years Day
Tuesday, January 7
HRA Meeting (if necessary)6:30 PM Council Chambers
City Council Meeting 6:30 PM Council Chambers
Sunday, January 12
Winter Market in the Valley (Indoors)10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Brookview
Bassett Creek Room
Tuesday, January 14
HRA Work Session (if necessary)6:30 PM Council Conference Room
Council Work Session 6:30 PM Council Conference Room
Sunday, January 19
Sweet Potato Comfort Pie: Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Service
Holiday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Additional details coming soon
Monday, January 20
City Offices Closed for Observance of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
2025 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Breakfast 7:00 AM - Doors Open
8:00 - 9:30 AM - Program
Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301
Second Avenue South,Minneapolis
Tuesday, January 21
City Council Meeting 6:30 PM Council Chambers
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