2025-07-08 - AGE - City Council Work Session July 8, 2025 — 6:30 PM
Golden Valley City Hall
Council Conference Room
1.Prosecution 2025 Budget Check In
2.Council Review of Future Draft Agendas
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION AGENDA
Council Work Sessions have an informal, discussion-style format and are designed for the Council to
obtain background information, consider policy alternatives, and provide general directions to staff.
No formal actions are taken at work sessions. The public is invited to attend Council Work Sessions and
listen to the discussion; public participation is only allowed by invitation of the City Council.
Discussion Item(s)
City of Golden Valley City Council Work Session July 8, 2025 — 6:30 PM
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Legal
763-512-2345 / 763-512-2344 (fax)
Golden Valley City Council Work Session
July 8, 2025
Agenda Item
1. Prosecution 2025 Budget Check In
Prepared By
Maria Cisneros, City Attorney
Kurt Glaser, Prosecuting Attorney
Summary
Prosecutor Kurt Glaser wishes to provide the City Council with an overview of the current status of the
prosecution budget and facilitate a discussion regarding increased demands on prosecution services,
emerging legal requirements, and related budgetary pressures.
Over the past year, the City’s policing activity has significantly increased, resulting in a corresponding
rise in prosecution caseloads. Specifically, the Police Department has doubled the number of cases
referred for prosecution compared to the previous year. This surge in activity has placed considerable
strain on the prosecution budget, which was not originally structured to accommodate such a
dramatic increase.
In addition to volume, recent changes in state law now require prosecutors to appear in court more
frequently and take on additional responsibilities. These include prosecuting cases involving Extreme
Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs), as well as a broader scope of mental health-related cases under Rule
20. These changes have significantly increased both the complexity and time commitment of
prosecutorial duties.
Further compounding the budgetary shortfall is the increased funding allocated to public defense
services at the state level. While important for equity in the legal system, this expansion has increased
the workload on prosecutors, who must now meet more rigorous standards of preparation and
responsiveness in contested cases.
Additional indirect pressure on the prosecution function has arisen from the need for increased
training and coordination related to newly hired police officers. These efforts, while critical for
professional development and effective prosecution, have consumed substantial time and resources.
As a result of these combined challenges, the City Prosecutor’s Office has been unable to implement
planned restorative justice initiatives or address an existing backlog of cases. These programs were
identified as key priorities in previous policy discussions but have stalled due to insufficient staffing
and operational capacity.
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Financial or Budget Considerations
As of the end of May, approximately 85% of the annual prosecution budget has been expended. This
rate of spending strongly indicates that the current budget is insufficient to meet the department’s
needs through the end of the year without additional support. Staff is seeking City Council input on
how to address the prosecution budget shortfall for the remainder of the current fiscal year. Options
include a mid-year budget amendment and policy prioritization of prosecutorial functions. The
discussion may also inform longer-term budgeting for the next fiscal cycle.
Recommended Action
No formal action is requested at this time. Staff requests the Council engage in discussion to better
understand the scope of the issue and provide guidance on potential resource adjustments or
prioritization strategies.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Legal
763-512-2345 / 763-512-2344 (fax)
Golden Valley City Council Work Session
July 8, 2025
Agenda Item
2. Council Review of Future Draft Agendas
Prepared By
Melissa Croft, Deputy City Clerk (Records)
Supporting Documents
Review of Future Draft Agendas
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Review of Future Draft Agendas
Meeting & Item Info
July 15, 2025 City Council Meeting - 6:30 PM
1A - Pledge of Allegiance and Land Acknowledgement
Presentation
Update from U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar
Proclamation for National Night Out
Proclamation Recognizing Park and Recreation Professionals Day
New Employee Introductions (if necessary)
Consent - Council Minutes
Approval of Council Minutes
Consent - City Check Registers
Approval of City Check Registers
Consent - Licenses
Adopt Resolution Approving Gambling Premises Permit for American Legion #523 Chester Bird Post (new location)
Approve Liquor License for American Legion #523 Chester Bird Post (new location)
Temporary On-Sale Liquor License – Good Shepherd Catholic Church
Gambling License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - Church of St. Margaret Mary
Approve Gambling License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement - Minnesota Diversified Industries (MDI)
Consent - Boards, Commissions, and Task Forces
Consent - Bid, Quotes, and Contracts
Approve Procurement of Accela and DigEplan to Replace PIMS and ProjectDox Systems via LOGIS Joint Powers Agreement.
Consent - Grants and Donations
Adopt Resolution No. 25-XXX Accepting a Donation Grant From Center Point Energy Community Safety Grant
Consent - Miscellaneous
Adopt Resolution Approving Update to City's Data Practices Policies
Approve Major PUD Amendment for 9000 Plymouth Avenue North
Adopt Second Reading of Ordinance No. X, Updating City Code Chapter 12 Related to Fire Prevention and Protection, Adoption
of Resolution No. 25- XXX Approving Summary Publication, and Revocation of Policy 25-XX
Public Hearing
Public Hearing on Establishing HIA and Fees and First Reading of Ordinance
Old Business
New Business
August 6, 2025 HRA Meeting (Wednesday) - 6:30 PM (if necessary)
Consent Agenda
Approval of HRA Minutes
Public Hearing
Old Business
New Business
August 6, 2025 City Council Meeting (Wednesday) - 6:30 PM
1A - Pledge of Allegiance and Land Acknowledgement
Presentation
Consent - Council Minutes
Approval of Council Minutes
Consent - City Check Registers
Approval of City Check Registers
Consent - Licenses
Consent - Boards, Commissions, and Task Forces
Consent - Bid, Quotes, and Contracts
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Meeting & Item Info
Consent - Grants and Donations
Consent - Miscellaneous
Second Reading of Ordinance Establishing HIA and Fees and Approval of Resolution Authorizing Summary Publication
Approval of Updating CUP and Variance Process Language in Zoning Code, Ordinance
Adopt Ordinance No. x Approving Conditional Use Permit Amendment for 145 Jersey Avenue
Adopt Ordinance No. x Approving Conditional Use Permit for 610 Ottawa Avenue
Public Hearing
Old Business
New Business
First Reading of CenterPoint Energy Franchise Fee Ordinance
First Reading of Ordinance Updating Lawn Maintenance Code
August 12, 2025 City Council Special Meeting - 5:45 PM (TENTATIVE)
Commissioner Interviews (Youth)
Discussion Regarding Appointments/Reappointments
Adjournment
August 12, 2025 HRA Work Session - 6:30 PM (if necessary)
August 12, 2025 City Council Work Session - 6:30 PM
Council Review of Future Draft Agendas
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