RESO 25-013 - Approving the City Council 2030 Strategic DirectivesRESOLUTION NO. 25-013
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY COUNCIL 2030 STRATEGIC DIRECTIVES
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Golden Valley has had a visioning
session on January 28, 2025 to discuss strategic directives for the City; and
WHEREAS, cultivating stronger communities by prioritizing equitable, inclusive,
and intentional goals in the areas of strategic (re)development, infrastructure
maintenance and enhancement, effective governance management, financial wellness,
and community affairs is an essential part of these strategic directives.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Golden
Valley, Minnesota that this Council adopts the City of Golden Valley 2030 Strategic
Directives attached hereto as Exhibit A.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Golden Valley, Minnesota this 18th day of
February, 2025.
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Roslyn Harmon, Mayor
Attested:
Theresa Schyma, City Clerk
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Strategic
(Re)Development
• Pursue vibrant, identifiable community nodes, including a “downtown,” with diverse housing
and retail options that attract and engage residents and visitors.
• Foster a healthy mix of housing stock that accommodates various price points and
life stages.
• Ensure transparency and inclusivity in (re)development decision-making by intentionally
partnering with residents, business owners, and visitors.
• Cultivate a reputation as a supportive partner in (re)development efforts.
• Retain and actively engage local businesses, recognizing their role as vital
community members.
• Prioritize the redevelopment of existing commercial and residential infrastructure to uphold
our commitment to thoughtful stewardship of land and natural resources.
Infrastructure Maintainance
& Enhancement
• Prioritize quality infrastructure designed to last, emphasizing environmental sustainability
and climate resiliency.
• Stay ahead of City infrastructure needs, prioritizing timely maintenance and replacement.
• Strategically use park land to offer diverse amenities that fulfill community needs while
advancing environmental goals.
• Improve responsiveness to emerging safety and maintenance issues such as crosswalks,
potholes, and curb cuts.
Effective Governance
& Management
• Maintain our local control and ability to represent our community’s values and priorities.
• Ensure effective City operations through strategic leadership and proactive planning that
addresses current needs while ensuring longterm sustainability.
• Enhance resident understanding about City projects and initiatives by clearly and regularly
communicating trade-offs and the rationale behind investments.
• Uphold transparency and accountability with the community, acknowledging mistakes and
promptly addressing them.
• Stay at the forefront of advancing equity and inclusivity by fostering strong, welcoming
relationships with community, maintaining a workplace that fosters belonging and
equitable outcomes, and embedding equity and inclusion into all City policies, initiatives,
plans, and projects.
• Create a workplace that attracts and retains talent by investing in staff development,
engagement, and morale while promoting accountability and focusing on solutions
to challenges.
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Financial Wellness • Increase the tax base to distribute the tax burden more evenly and better respond to
emerging community needs.
• Cultivate taxpayer confidence in our financial stewardship and the value of their investment
by providing high-quality services, actively seeking alternative funding sources (grants,
philanthropy, community partnerships), and transparently sharing our story.
• Address the immense needs within a limited budget by planning strategically for future
financial requirements and pursuing alternative funding sources.
• Foster partnerships with nearby jurisdictions to collaboratively tackle infrastructure
challenges affecting Golden Valley.
Community Affairs • Prioritize inclusivity and engagement with ALL Golden Valley populations, co-creating initia-
tives and regularly soliciting input.
• Treat taxpayers as valued customers, fostering a community-centric approach that responds
promptly to inquiries and keeps them up to date on progress.
• Strengthen community identity through a sharpened brand, more community gatherings, and
effective communication.
• Build community understanding about local government functions and roles to manage expec-
tations and help them effectively access the resources they need.
• Leverage City events and projects to reflect our environmental values (eg, zero-waste, ze-
ro-plastic community gatherings, etc).
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