RESO 25-084 - Approving 1875 Lilac Dr for East Fire Station LocationRESOLUTION NO. 25-084
RESOLUTION APPROVING 1875 LILAC DRIVE NORTH FOR EAST FIRE STATION
LOCATION
WHEREAS, the City of Golden Valley has determined the need for a new remote fire
station to serve the area generally near Highway 100 and Duluth Street (the “East Fire
Station”) based on community and firefighter needs; and
WHEREAS, in 2016, the City completed a study with Five Bugles Design that indicated
best practice is to reduce the number of fire stations from 3 to 2, and to implement a duty crew
model; and
WHEREAS, in 2021, the City completed a Municipal Facilities Study which reaffirmed
the findings of the Five Bugles Design Study; and
WHEREAS, the City has conducted a response study and determined that the 1875
Lilac Drive North would provide the fastest response times to the greatest portion of the City
of all properties considered; and
WHEREAS, the City has conducted a fit test on the recommended property, and has
completed a space needs assessment, indicating that 1875 Lilac Drive North would function
appropriately for a new fire station; and
WHEREAS, the City has completed pre-design for the new East Fire Station at 1875
Lilac Drive North; and
WHEREAS, the City’s firefighters deserve safe and updated facilities that will result in
positive health outcomes, which can only be completed with the construction of a new facility;
and
WHEREAS, the East Fire Station will allow for the completion of the transition to duty
crew staffing 24 hours per day, seven days per week, which will ensure long-term resiliency
of the fire department and its operation and improved service to the Golden Valley community;
and
WHEREAS, the new site will increase safety by allowing drive-through truck bays,
space to avoid conflicts with large vehicles and pedestrians, a protected space for firefighters
to dress for calls, and improved space for hands-on training and physical fitness training,
which is currently unable to be completed in the City; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that this location is the best possible site for the
East Fire Station due to shortest response times to emergencies, proximity to Highway 100,
location on the south side of Duluth Street to easily access the Golden Valley community
east of Highway 100.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council for the City of Golden
Valley hereby directs Staff to pursue the site at 1875 Lilac Drive for the new East Fire
Station, and further:
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Resolution No. 25-084 -2- September 16, 2025
1. Directs City Staff to release a request for proposals (RFP) for design documents
for the new East Fire Station
2. Directs City Staff to work towards opening of the East Fire Station in 2027, with
design and site preparation to be conducted in 2026.
3. Directs staff to acquire the property in accordance with Minnesota laws.
Adopted by the City Council of Golden Valley, Minnesota this 16th day of September 2025.
Roslyn Harmon, Mayor
ATTEST:
Theresa Schyma, City Clerk
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