2025-11-12 - AGE - City Council Work Session November 12, 2025 — 6:30 PM
Golden Valley City Hall
Council Conference Room
1.Review Quarterly Report for Select City Funds
2.Annual Fee Schedule Review
3.Discussion Regarding Potential Updates to Tobacco License Ordinance
4.Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy for the City of Golden Valley
5.Council Review of Future Draft Agendas
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Discussion Item(s)
City of Golden Valley City Council Work Session November 12, 2025 — 6:30 PM
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Finance
763-512-2345 / 763-512-2344 (fax)
Golden Valley City Council Work Session
November 12, 2025
Agenda Item
1. Review Quarterly Report for Select City Funds
Prepared By
Lyle Hodges, Finance Director
Summary
This is a presentation of the financial status of select City Funds as of September 30, 2025. This is an
interim review of the revenue, expenses, fund balance and cash position where applicable. During the
course of the year, City Finance staff prepare and review reports regularly with department staff to
track budget to actual performance. This quarterly report serves as a broader check-in on budget to
actual performance with projections for year-end based on the analysis after the first three quarters
of 2025.
Financial or Budget Considerations
No direct financial impacts, informational report only.
Legal Considerations
No legal implications.
Equity Considerations
No equity implications.
Recommended Action
Receive and file a presentation on the third quarter 2025 financial status report of select City funds.
Supporting Documents
2025 Q3 Financial Status Report.pdf
2025 Q3 Report Presentation.pptx
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City of Golden Valley
Financial Status Report
of Select Funds
as of September 30, 2025
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ExecuƟve Summary
City of Golden Valley Quarterly Financial Report
as of September 30,2025
Overall, the City of Golden Valley is in a stable financial posiƟon with planful spending and higher than
budgeted revenue allowing the City to deliver services in a cost-effecƟve and efficient manner. The General
Fund has shown growth in both cash and fund balance over the past several years. Current projecƟons
show a slight increase for 2025 and the fund remains in a strong financial posiƟon. While cash is projected
to increase in the uƟlity enterprise funds including water, sewer, and storm water, this reflects capital
spending below budget resulƟng in building cash reserves for future spending.
This report covers the financial acƟvity of various funds of the City of Golden Valley through September
30, 2025. Once per year, aŌer a complete audit, the City issues official financial statements Ɵtled the
Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). Unlike the formality of the fully audited annual report,
this interim report is meant to provide a snapshot of the primary operaƟng funds of the city, comparing
budgets to actual, and providing projected informaƟon for year-end revenue and spending.
The report contains a summary of financial acƟvity for the General Fund, certain Special Revenue Funds,
the HRA Capital Project fund, and the City’s Enterprise funds. Generally accepted accounƟng principles
(GAAP) for governments as set forth by the Governmental AccounƟng Standards Board (GASB), require
that different types of funds use different accounƟng measures. While these statements do not strictly
adhere to full GAAP reporƟng, the financial statements and analysis that follow use slightly different terms
depending on the type of fund under discussion and the measurement focus of the accounƟng
methodology we’re expected to use. For a complete lisƟng of the accounƟng principles used in our audited
financial reporƟng, please see Note 1 of the City’s ACFR.
While the City looks forward to ongoing financial stability with a core set of strategic iniƟaƟves to guide
our operaƟons in 2025 and beyond, we remain aware of the external economic influences that impact all
local governments. We expect to close out our American Rescue Plan act spending by the end of 2025
with investments in capital projects. Last year, 2024, was also the final year of the City’s Pavement
Management Program before switching to the Infrastructure Renewal Program (IRP) to maintain the city’s
vital infrastructure assets in 2027. The 2026 Proposed Budget was adopted by Council in mid-September
of 2025 and looks to make investments in strategic studies, adding staff where most needed, and keeping
up with inflaƟonary growth in all areas.
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General Fund Analysis
City of Golden Valley
as of September 30, 2025
Overview
The City’s General Fund is used to account for all financial acƟvity not required to be accounted for in another fund.
This fund reports the proceeds of the general property tax levy as well as various fees, permits, and licenses. We
account for the acƟvity of many operaƟng departments in the General Fund including Police, Fire, City Manager,
Legal and City Clerk, Finance, Community Development, Parks and RecreaƟon and several Public Works departments
such as Building Maintenance, Park Maintenance, and Streets.
Revenue
The City’s property tax levy comprises approximately 87.5% of the budgeted General Fund revenue. Taxes are
received from Hennepin County in two payments throughout the year resulƟng in large jumps in revenue in July and
December. The remainder of revenues in the General Fund are Licenses, Permits, Fees for Public Works and Park and
RecreaƟon services, and Investment Earnings.
Through September 30, 2025, the General Fund collected $16,895,098 or 53.2% of total budgeted revenue,
compared to collecƟng $17,616,202 or 58.5% of budgeted revenue through the same period in 2024. Much of the
difference between 2024 and 2025 is aƩributable to lower permit revenue. Last year, 2024, was the highest post-
pandemic year for permit revenue, and 2025 is trending over budget for permit revenue, just not at historic rates. In
total, the General Fund is projected to collect $31,978,677 or $192,977 more revenue than is budgeted for 2025.
Property Tax CollecƟons will likely be about 1.5% under budget. This is due to delinquent payments, reducƟons in
amounts owed based on valuaƟon challenges and other acƟviƟes that result in incomplete collecƟon of levied taxes.
However, we are projecƟng the licenses, permits, and investment earnings to more than offset the reduced property
taxes which leads to total collecƟons of 100.6% of the budget.
Expenditure
The departments in the General Fund operate under a budget adopted by the City Council. The originally adopted
budget for 2025 was balanced, however carryover items from 2024 to 2025 increased the expenditure budget by
$1,156,249. Included in the rollover was $902,003 related to unspent Public Safety Aid for Police and Fire.
Approximately 58.5% of the expenditure budget in the General Fund is dedicated to personnel including salaries,
insurance, and other benefits. In addiƟon, 9.9% of the General Fund budget is for transfers to various funds to offset
the cost of capital improvements and other acƟviƟes. The remaining 31.6% of the budget is for materials and
supplies, contractual services, and charges from other City funds such as vehicle maintenance.
Through the third quarter of 2025, departments in the General Fund spent 68.5% of the total expenditure budget
compared to 65.3% through the same period of 2024. Overall, most departments are projected to be within 5.0% of
budget while the overall general fund is projected to be approximately 3.7% under budget. The Legal Services
department is seeing costs for outside prosecuƟon services exceed budget and the insurance premium for general
liability is more than budgeted.
Cash and Fund Balance
The General Fund cash balance as of December 31, 2024, was $29,073,460 and the projected cash balance at the
end of 2025 is $29,316,148. Fund balance at the end of 2024 was $26,542,655, or 77.1% of the 2025 budget. The
projected fund balance for the end of 2025 is $26,785,343.
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Revenues2024 Budget2024 Year End Actual 2025 Budget2025 Year to Date2025 Year End ProjectedVariance to Budget (Projected)Projected Amount as a Percent of BudgetProperty Taxes26,613,525$ 25,684,437$ 27,800,845$ 13,720,653$ 27,383,832$ (417,013)$ 98.5%Licenses238,805 285,517 253,925 273,717 288,717 34,792 113.7%Permits1,363,650 3,142,554 1,739,650 1,501,649 1,776,649 36,999 102.1%Grants and Fines115,920 255,300 143,280 127,264 202,264 58,984 141.2%Government Fees10,815 32,929 16,750 30,807 32,307 15,557 192.9%Public Safety36,550 40,471 44,150 52,796 64,796 20,646 146.8%Public Works198,625 144,619 207,300 148,221 213,221 5,921 102.9%Park and Recreation315,700 299,261 323,700 258,330 323,330 (370)99.9%Transfers In895,000 991,657 895,000 578,100 895,000 -100.0%Investment Earnings125,000 1,046,840 164,000 - 550,000 386,000 335.4%Other Revenue197,100 454,247 197,100 203,560 248,560 51,460 126.1%Total Revenue 30,110,690 32,377,831 31,785,700 16,895,098 31,978,677 192,977 100.6%ExpendituresCity Council and Boards314,920 351,517 343,225 312,219 304,250 38,975 88.6%City Manager436,740 544,037 1,025,152 506,710 773,571 251,581 75.5%Police8,533,560 8,058,085 8,367,466 5,806,328 8,156,062 211,404 97.5%Fire2,318,220 2,039,587 2,809,827 1,859,127 2,739,300 70,527 97.5%Legal Services and City Clerk850,795 952,970 1,124,066 734,413 1,213,202 (89,136) 107.9%Administrative Services2,461,185 2,332,566 2,974,046 2,098,099 2,917,478 56,568 98.1%Communications462,695 443,603 570,709 365,705 547,560 23,149 95.9%Public Works5,631,150 5,384,852 6,094,754 4,190,916 5,754,935 339,819 94.4%Community Development2,610,555 2,301,981 3,062,946 2,018,561 2,925,336 137,610 95.5%Parks and Recreation1,528,070 1,205,477 1,587,097 1,071,595 1,486,675 100,422 93.7%Finance1,457,800 1,483,237 1,230,666 824,644 1,202,764 27,902 97.7%Insurance380,000 389,690 400,000 326,600 439,855 (39,855) 110.0%Contingencies--94,494 - - 94,494 0.0%Transfers Out3,375,000 3,375,000 3,275,000 2,456,250 3,275,000 -100.0%Total Expenditures 30,360,690$ 28,862,601$ 32,959,449$ 22,571,166$ 31,735,988$ 1,223,461$ 96.3%Change in Fund Balance(1,173,749) (5,676,068) 242,688 Fund Balance January 126,542,655 26,542,655 26,542,655 Fund Balance December 31 25,368,906$ 20,866,587$ 26,785,343$ As of September 30, 2025Financial Status ReportGeneral FundCity of Golden Valley3 6
2025 Budget
2025 Actual
Year to Date
2025
Projected
Variance to
Budget
Operating Revenue
Pull Tabs 42,500$ 25,688$ 42,000$ (500)$
Fundraisers 16,000 10,820 10,500 (5,500)
Interest on Investments --500 500
Total Operating Revenue 58,500 36,508 53,000 (5,500)
Operating Expenses
Supplies 8,000 3,733 8,000 -
Allocations 50,500 49,000 49,000 (1,500)
Total Operating Expenses 58,500 52,733 57,000 (1,500)
Change in Fund Balance -$ (16,225)$ (4,000)$
Fund Balance at January 1 161,831$ 161,831$
Projected Fund Balance at
December 31, 2025 161,831$ 157,831$
Community Services Commission Special Revenue Fund
Operating Statement
Through September 30, 2025
Status Summary
This fund is used to account for the activity of the Community Services Commission (CSC). Revenue comes
from pull tabs from three business around Golden Valley as well as fundraising efforts throughout the year.
The CSC meets regularly and decides how to allocate resources to support organizations and programs that
address human services needs within the City.
As of September 30, 2025 the CSC received $25,688 in pull tab revenue which is approximately 60% of the
budgeted amount of $42,500. Through September 30 of 2024, pull tab revenue totaled $25,568 so
collections are right on track with last year. In addition, the CSC has received more than half of its budgeted
fundraising revenue, collecting $10,820 or 68% of the budgeted amount of $16,000.
Through September 30, 2025, the CSC spent $49,000 to support various organizations throughout Golden
Valley. There are no more expected allocation payments to other organizations for the remainder of 2025.
In addition, the CSC spent $3,733 to date on operations to support their work.
For 2025, the CSC is projected to collect less than budgeted through pull tabs and donations. This variance
will be slightly offset by lower-than-budgeted expenditures related to allocations. Overall fund balance is
projected to decrease by $4,000.
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2025 Budget
2025 Actual
Year to Date 2025 Projected
Variance to
Budget
Operating Revenue
Banquet Facilities 373,000$ 192,980$ 282,527$ (90,473)$
Catering Rental 25,000 13,004 17,885 (7,115)
Backyard Indoor Play Area 281,500 168,029 242,063 (39,437)
Investment Earnings - - 35,000 35,000
Total Operating Revenue 679,500 374,013 577,475 (102,025)
Operating Expenditures
General Area Rooms 459,431 315,212 446,511 (12,920)
Indoor Play Area 70,671 41,958 68,661 (2,010)
Total Operating Expenditures 530,102 357,170 515,172 (14,930)
Operating Revenue Over/
(Under) Expense 149,398 16,843 62,303 87,095
Non-Operating Revenue (Expenses)
Capital (180,000) (32,337) (75,000) (105,000)
Change in Fund Balance (30,602)$ (15,494)$ (12,697)$
Fund Balance at January 1 738,205$ 738,205$
Projected Fund Balance at
December 31 707,603$ 725,508$
Brookview Special Revenue Fund
Operating Statement
Through September 30, 2025
Status Summary
The Brookview Special Revenue Fund is used to account for the revenues and expenditures at the Brookview
Community Center facility. The primary sources of revenues are room rental for events and proceeds from fees for
the use of the indoor play area. Primary expenditures consist of personnel, materials, and contractual services
needed to maintain and support the rental rooms and indoor play area. There is also a capital plan to assist with
maintenance of the facility.
Through September 30, 2025, Brookview Community Center collected a total of $374,013 in revenue. This
represents approximately 55% of budgeted revenue for the year. This is a decrease of $33,684 or 8.3% from the
revenue collected through September 2024. Year end revenue is projected to be $577,475 which would be
$102,025 less than budgeted, but $13,818 more than 2024.
As of September 30, 2025, Brookview Community Center spent a total of $357,170 on operating the General Area
Rooms and the Indoor Play Area. That spending is approximately 67.4% of the budgeted amount of $530,102.
Capital spending through the first three quarters of 2025 was $32,337, only 18.0% of the budgeted amount of
$180,000. Spending is up overall compared to September of 2024, but is still projected to finish the year under
budget.
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2025 Budget
2025 Actual Year
to Date 2025 Projected
Variance to
Budget
Operating Revenue
Taxes 314,181$ 157,135$ 307,897$ (6,284)$
State Aid 137,095 171,877 343,754 206,659
Investment Earnings - - 13,500 13,500
Total Operating Revenue 451,276 329,012 665,151 213,875
Operating Expenses
Personnel 191,181 133,208 186,396 4,785
Materials/Supplies 300 115 300 -
Contractual Services 259,795 51,922 250,000 9,795
Total Operating Expenses 451,276 185,245 436,696 14,580
Operating Revenue Over/
(Under) Expense - 143,766 228,455 228,455
Change in Fund Balance -$ 143,766$ 228,455$
Fund Balance at January 1 353,491$ 353,491$
Projected Fund Balance at
December 31 353,491$ 581,946$
Housing and Redevelopment Authority Capital Project Fund
Operating Statement
Through September 30, 2025
Status Summary
The Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) Capital Project Fund serves as the main operating fund of the HRA. Within
this fund, we deposit the proceeds of the HRA tax levy and the new-in-2024 Local Affordable Housing Aid (LAHA) from the
State of Minnesota. The HRA pays for personnel, materials, and other operational needs from this fund as well as
supporting an Affordable Housing Trust fund and other housing activity.
Through mid-year 2025, the HRA Capital Project Fund collected $329,012 in revenue, including the first half of LAHA and
property tax revenue for the year. Property taxes are collected in July and December. LAHA revenue is set to exceed budget
by over 100%. The 2025 budget was based on the 2024 allocation information, but the actual 2025 award increased
significantly to a total of $343,754.
Through the third quarter of 2025, the HRA fund spent $185,245 which is 41.0% of the budget. It's expected that several
projects will use up much of the remaining budget by the end of the year.
The HRA fund balance at the beginning of 2025 was $353,491. With the projected revenue and expenditures through the
end of the year, the fund is projected to increase fund balance to $581,946 by year end.
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2025 Budget
2025 Actual
Year to Date 2025 Projected
Variance to
Budget
Operating Revenue
Charges for Services 10,745,120$ 10,292,142$ 12,978,422$ 2,233,302$
Grants 750,000 - - (750,000)
Investment Earnings 100,000 - 100,000 -
Rents and Franchise Fees 2,058,000 1,524,459 2,038,959 (19,041)
Total Operating Revenue 13,653,120 11,816,601 15,117,381 1,464,261
Operating Expenses
Personnel 1,914,130 1,069,502 1,548,035 (366,095)
Materials/Supplies 385,725 262,324 338,755 (46,970)
Water & Sewer Services for Resale 3,509,000 1,546,693 2,423,943 (1,085,057)
Sewer Fees 2,721,725 2,031,767 2,712,198 (9,527)
Contractual Services 1,266,950 304,172 620,297 (646,653)
Vehicle Maintenance Charges 156,525 89,071 128,202 (28,323)
Total Operating Expenses 9,954,055 5,303,529 7,771,430 (2,182,625)
Operating Revenue Over/
(Under) Expense 3,699,065 6,513,072 7,345,951 3,646,886
Non-Operating Revenue (Expenses)
Debt Service (184,680) - (184,680) -
Capital (4,160,000) (2,693,459) (3,250,000) 910,000
Transfers (300,000) (225,000) (300,000) -
Total Nonoperating Revenue (Expense)(4,644,680) (2,918,459) (3,734,680) 910,000
Change in Cash Position (945,615)$ 3,594,613$ 3,611,271$ 4,556,886$
Water and Sewer Utility Enterprise Fund
Financial Status Report
Through September 30, 2025
Status Summary
The Water and Sewer Utility fund is used to account for the operational and capital activity of the City's water and sewer utility
services. The fund also transfers $300,000 to the City's General Fund for various services provided by General Fund
Departments. The fund also has an interfund loan which will be fully paid off in 2025.
As of September 30, 2025, the Water and Sewer Utility fund collected revenue in the amount of $11,816,601 or 86.5% of the
budgeted amount of $13,653,120. Charges for services to utility customers makes up a majority of revenue for the fund.
Through September charges for services are up to $10,292,142. In addition, the fund receives franchise fees from both Xcel
Energy and CenterPoint Energy.
The fund spent $5,303,529 of operating expenses or 53.3% of the budgeted amount of $9,954,055 through September 30. In
addition, the fund spent $2,693,459 or 64.7% of the budgeted capital budget and three-quarters or $225,000 of the budgeted
transfers. Remaining debt service in this fund is for an interfund loan set to be paid off in full in 2025.
As of December 31, 2024, the cash balance in this fund was $15,903,634, compared to year-end 2023 cash balance of
$13,724,035. Based on current projections, this fund will finish the year with an increase to cash due to revenues coming in
above budget and expenses coming in below budget.
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2025 Budget
2025 Actual Year
to Date 2025 Projected Variance to Budget
Operating Revenue
Charges for Services 3,075,000$ 2,282,013$ 3,050,763$ (24,237)$
Grants 3,303,000 378,704 378,704 (2,924,296)
Investment Earnings 110,500 - 225,000 114,500
Other Miscellaneous 238,400 62,800 75,000 (163,400)
Total Operating Revenue 6,726,900 2,723,517 3,729,467 (2,997,433)
Operating Expenses
Storm Utility 456,461 336,804 450,920 (5,541)
Street Cleaning 202,822 85,451 136,156 (66,666)
Environmental Control 828,736 380,903 588,087 (240,649)
Total Operating Expenses 1,488,019 803,158 1,175,163 (312,856)
Operating Revenue Over/
(Under) Expense 5,238,881 1,920,359 2,554,304 (2,684,577)
Non-Operating Revenue (Expenses)
Debt Service (180,300) (179,800) (179,800) 500
Capital (3,944,000) (438,118) (1,988,329) 1,955,671
Transfers (250,000) (187,500) (250,000) -
Total Nonoperating Revenue
(Expense)(4,374,300) (805,418) (2,418,129) 1,956,171
Change in Cash Position 864,581$ 1,114,941$ 136,175$ (728,406)$
Storm Sewer Utility Enterprise Fund
Financial Status Report
Through September 30, 2025
Status Summary
The Storm Water Utility Enterprise funds accounts for the operation and capital activities of the City's storm water system. The
fund collects revenue through the utility bills to residential and commercial customers as well as various grants that may be
available for use in storm water systems projects. In addition, the fund manages the City's Street Cleaning and Environmental
Control activities.
Through September 30, 2025, the fund collected 74.2% of budgeted revenue from utility charges which is in line with prior
years. The grant revenue that makes up a majority of the 2025 budget is contingent upon reimbursement for capital project
expenses and so can be quite variable in any given year. Only a small amount of grant revenue is expected in 2025.
The fund spent approximately 54.0% or $803,159 of the operating budget of $1,488,019. In total, the activity of the fund is
projected to result in an increase to cash of $136,175 by year end. In addition to operations, the fund will complete all debt
service obligations as well as transfers to the General Fund. Capital Projects are trending under budget for 2025. This fund is
often a joint participant in capital projects with other funds, so the timing and amount of outlay can vary significantly from year
to year depending on capacity and timing of other projects and funds.
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2025 Budget
2025 Actual
Year to Date
2025
Projected
Variance to
Budget
Operating Revenue
Charges for Services 1,165,860$ 812,984$ 1,083,979$ (81,881)$
Grants 40,000 43,554 43,554 3,554
Investment Earnings 10,000 - 12,500 2,500
Other Miscellaneous 13,000 12,140 15,000 2,000
Total Operating Revenue 1,228,860 868,678 1,155,033 (73,827)
Operating Expenses
Materials/Supplies 11,500 1,470 10,030 (1,470)
Contractual Services 1,180,430 739,618 986,157 (194,273)
Total Operating Expenses 1,191,930 741,088 996,187 (195,743)
Operating Revenue Over/
(Under) Expense 36,930 127,590 158,846 121,916
Non-Operating Revenue (Expenses)
Transfers (75,000) (56,250) (75,000) -
Total Nonoperating Revenue
(Expense)(75,000) (56,250) (75,000) -
Change in Cash Position (38,070)$ 71,340$ 83,846$ 121,916$
Recycling Enterprise Fund
Financial Status Report
Through September 30, 2025
Status Summary
The Recycling Utility fund accounts for the City's curbside recycling and organics collection services. The City
contracts for both services and charges users a fee on their regular utility bill. The fund also transfers $75,000
to the City's General Fund to offset the cost of program administration.
Through September 30, 2025, the fund collected $868,678 in revenue from users, grants, and other
miscellaneous sources. This represents 70.7% of the budgeted amount of $1,228,860. Total revenue for the
year is projected to come in slightly under budget based on prorating revenue to date and projecting for the
final quarter of the year. The rate of charges and participating users varies from year to year which can result
in over and under collections in any given year.
The fund spent $741,088 through September 30 which is 62.2% of the budgeted amount of $1,191,930.
Nearly all spending is related to the contract for recycling and other services as mentioned above. The fund
will complete the budgeted $75,000 transfer to the General Fund.
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2025 Budget
2025 Actual Year
to Date 2025 Projected
Variance to
Budget
Operating Revenue
Golf Course 1,940,000$ 1,688,115$ 2,248,097$ 308,097$
Golf Pro Shop 540,000 441,178 576,178 36,178
316 Grill 2,750,000 1,778,803 2,466,303 (283,697)
Lawn Bowling/Other 165,000 93,413 134,663 (30,337)
Investment Earnings - - 50,000 50,000
Total Operating Revenue 5,395,000 4,001,509 5,475,241 80,241
Operating Expenses
Golf Course 2,003,186 1,655,159 2,191,117 187,931
Golf Pro Shop 223,071 168,496 201,507 (21,564)
316 Grill 2,035,881 1,482,709 1,958,131 (77,750)
Lawn Bowling/Other 36,919 31,169 40,398 3,479
Total Operating Expenses 4,299,057 3,337,533 4,391,153 92,096
Operating Revenue Over/
(Under) Expense 1,095,943 663,976 1,084,088 (11,855)
Non-Operating Revenue (Expenses)
Debt Service (111,100) - (1,506,970) (1,395,870)
Capital (215,000) (100,868) (154,618) 60,382
Transfers (85,000) (63,750) (85,000) -
Total Nonoperating Revenue
(Expense)(411,100) (164,618) (1,746,588) (1,335,488)
Change in Cash Position 684,843$ 499,358$ (662,500)$ (1,347,343)$
Brookview Golf Course and 316 Grill Enterprise Fund
Financial Status Report
Through September 30, 2025
Status Summary
The Brookview Golf Course and 316 Grill Enterprise fund accounts for all business-type activities that take place at the
Brookview property related to golf, restaurant, pro shop, and other recreational activities. The fund also pays debt
service on an inter-fund borrowing related to the irrigation system project and manages other capital projects. In
addition, the fund transfers $85,000 to the City's General Fund in 2025.
As of September 30, 2025 the fund collected $4,001,509 or 74.2% of the budgeted revenue amount. Revenue is
projected to end the year below budget with sales at the 316 Grill coming in under budget. The Golf Course is projected
to finish the year with revenue slightly higher than budgeted.
The various business operations of the fund have spent a total of $3,337,533 or 77.6% of the budgeted amount of
$4,299,057 through September. The Golf Pro Shop and 316 Grill are projected to be slightly over budget while the Golf
Course and other operations are projected to be under budget.
In October 2025, the Council approved the early payoff of the interfund loan between the Golf Course and the Utility
funds. The loan was originally scheduled to be in place for 20 years, however positive cash performance over the past
few years resulted in the opportunity for an early payoff.
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2025 Budget
2025 Actual
Year to Date
2025
Projected
Variance to
Budget
Operating Revenue
Charges for Services 473,200$ 410,168$ 525,000$ 51,800
Investment Earnings 7,500 - 4,200 (3,300)
Other Miscellaneous 1,500 191 1,500 -
Total Operating Revenue 482,200 410,359 530,700 48,500
Operating Expenses
Personnel 555,084 314,285 435,000 (120,084)
Materials/Supplies 2,000 2,017 2,500 500
Contractual Services 37,690 26,768 35,700 (1,990)
Total Operating Expenses 594,774 343,070 473,200 (121,574)
Operating Revenue Over/
(Under) Expense (112,574) 67,289 57,500 170,074
Non-Operating Revenue (Expenses)
Transfers (30,000) (22,500) (30,000) -
Total Nonoperating Revenue
(Expense)(30,000) (22,500) (30,000) -
Change in Cash Position (142,574)$ 44,789$ 27,500$ 170,074$
Department of Motor Vehicles Enterprise Fund
Financial Status Report
Through September 30, 2025
Status Summary
The Department of Motor Vehicles Enterprise fund operates a deputy registrar office to issue registration
and licensing of motor vehicles and recreational crafts as well as issuing hunting and fishing licenses. The
rates for most services are set by the State of Minnesota and the DMV remits a majority of registration fees
to the State while maintaining a portion to offset costs. The fund also transfers $30,000 to the General Fund
to offset costs of supporting the DMV.
Through September 30, 2025 the revenue generated through the DMV was $410,359 which is 85.1% of the
budgeted amount of $482,200. The fund spent approximately 57.7% or $343,070 of the $594,774 operating
budget through September. Through three quarters of 2024, the fund spent $352,018, so expenses are
trending slightly lower in 2025.
Revenue in the fund is contingent on the volume of customers and the types of transactions that come to
the City's DMV office. Every effort is made to efficiently process both walk-in customers and fleet or dealer
customers that may drop off larger volumes of work for renewal. In addition, the DMV has one unfilled clerk
position that will result in budget savings in 2025.
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Third Quarter 2025
Financial Status
Update
City Council Work Session
November 12, 2025
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Quarterly Report Overview
•Financial report as of September 30, 2025:
•General Fund
•Collected 79.7% of the budgeted revenue (other than property taxes)
•Spent 68.5% of the expenditure budget
•Projected to finish the year with a slight increase to fund balance of $242,688
•Rollover of unspent budget from 2024 to 2025 resulted in a planned reduction of
fund balance of $(1,156,249)
•Special Revenue and Capital Project Fund
•Spending close to budget and projected to be slightly under budget overall
•Includes the operational budget of the HRA
•Enterprise Funds
•Planned capital investments were budgeted to decrease cash, but actual
spending is projected to be less than budgeted
•Operational activities are projected to result in gains in all funds
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General Fund Summary
•Through September, General Fund revenue from sources other than property taxes is
trending slightly better than budgeted
•License and Permit Revenue is at 89.8% of budget, projected to finish the year better than
budgeted
•The first-half tax collections arrived in July, totaling 49.4% of the budgeted amount. Total tax
collections are projected to finish slightly under budget at 98.5%
•Investment earnings are trending close to 2024, so projected revenue is more than twice
the budget in that category
•Since 2020, the General Fund has received an average of 104.9% of total budgeted revenues
•Overall, General Fund spending through September is $22.6M or 68.5% of the budget
•Nearly all departments are trending under budget and projected to finish the year below
budget
•Around 60% of the General Fund budget is for personnel (salary and benefits) so staffing
levels, hiring replacements, and other personnel related changes are very impactful to
overall spending
•Since 2020, the General Fund has spent an average of 96.7% of total budgeted expenditures
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General Fund Summary
Note – City Management & Admin. includes City Council, City Manager, Legal & Clerk, Admin Services, Communications, Finance, and Insurance.
Public works includes Building Maintenance, Park Maintenance, and Streets.
Revenues 2024 Budget
2024 Year End
Actual 2025 Budget
2025
Year to Date
2025
Year End
Projected
Variance to
Budget
(Projected)
Projected
Amount as a
Percent of
Budget
Property Taxes 26,613,525$ 25,684,437$ 27,800,845$ 13,720,653$ 27,383,832$ (417,013)$ 98.5%
Licenses Fees Permits 1,613,270 3,461,000 2,010,325 1,806,173 2,097,673 87,348 104.3%
Charges for Service and Fines 666,795 739,650 718,430 586,611 803,611 85,181 111.9%
Transfers In 895,000 991,657 895,000 578,100 895,000 - 100.0%
Investment Earnings & Other 322,100 1,501,087 361,100 203,560 798,560 437,460 221.1%
Total Revenue 30,110,690 32,377,831 31,785,700 16,895,098 31,978,677 192,977 100.6%
Expenditures
City Management & Admin 6,364,135 6,497,619 7,667,865 5,168,390 7,398,680 269,184 96.5%
Police 8,533,560 8,058,085 8,367,466 5,806,328 8,156,062 211,404 97.5%
FIre 2,318,220 2,039,587 2,809,827 1,859,127 2,739,300 70,527 97.5%
Public Works 5,631,150 5,384,852 6,094,754 4,190,916 5,754,935 339,819 94.4%
Parks & Recreation 1,528,070 1,205,477 1,587,097 1,071,595 1,486,675 100,422 93.7%
Community Development 2,610,555 2,301,981 3,062,946 2,018,561 2,925,336 137,610 95.5%
Contingencies - - 94,494 - - 94,494
Transfers Out 3,375,000 3,375,000 3,275,000 2,456,250 3,275,000 - 100.0%
Total Expenditures 30,360,690$ 28,862,601$ 32,959,449$ 22,571,166$ 31,735,988$ 1,223,461$ 96.3%
Change in Fund Balance (1,173,749) (5,676,068) 242,688
Fund Balance January 1 26,542,655 26,542,655 26,542,655
Fund Balance December 31 25,368,906$ 20,866,587$ 26,785,343$
City of Golden Valley
General Fund
Financial Status Report
As of September 30, 2025
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General Fund Summary
•Cash balance as of January 1, 2025, was
$29.1M, an increase of $4.3M over
December 31, 2023, cash of $24.8
million. Projected cash balance for
December 31, 2025, is $29.3M.
•Fund Balance as of January 1, 2025, was
$26.5 million, an increase of $3.7 million
compared to year-end 2023 fund balance
of $22.8M. Projected fund balance for
December 31, 2025, is $26.8M. -
5,000,000
10,000,000
15,000,000
20,000,000
25,000,000
30,000,000
35,000,000
2021 Actual 2022 Actual 2023 Actual 2024 Actual 2025 Projected
General Fund Revenue & Expenditure
with Change in Cash and Fund Balance
2021-2025 (projected)
Expenditure Revenue Cash Fund Balance
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Special Revenue Funds
•Special revenue funds account for revenue that is restricted for use on
specific activities. Fund balance is reported as restricted or committed for
the intended use
•There are two Special Revenue Funds in this Report:
•Community Services Commission – accounts for the activity of the CSC with revenue from
local gambling (pull tabs) and fundraisers. Expenditures of the fund go to local organizations
that address human services needs.
•Revenue is projected to finish the year $6,000 under budget and expenditures are projected to
finish the year $1,500 under budget. January 1, 2025 beginning fund balance was $161,831
•Brookview Facility – accounts for the activity of the Brookview Facility with revenue from
room rental and fees for use of the indoor play area with expenditures to support those
functions
•Revenue is projected to finish the year $102,025 under budget while expenditures including capital
are projected to finish the year $119,930 under budget. Fund balance at the beginning of 2025 was
$738,205.
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Housing & Redevelopment Authority (HRA)
•For 2025, the HRA is projected to collect revenue from the property tax levy and Local Affordable Housing Aid (LAHA). The LAHA revenue will be more than budgeted.
•Expenditures include operations and work to develop housing and development opportunities throughout the City. The operating statement to the right shows details.
2025 Budget
2025 Actual Year
to Date 2025 Projected
Variance to
Budget
Operating Revenue
Taxes 314,181$ 157,135$ 307,897$ (6,284)$
State Aid 137,095 171,877 343,754 206,659
Investment Earnings - - 13,500 13,500
Total Operating Revenue 451,276 329,012 665,151 213,875
Operating Expenses
Personnel 191,181 133,208 186,396 4,785
Materials/Supplies 300 115 300 -
Contractual Services 259,795 51,922 250,000 9,795
Total Operating Expenses 451,276 185,245 436,696 14,580
Operating Revenue Over/
(Under) Expense - 143,766 228,455 228,455
Change in Fund Balance -$ 143,766$ 228,455$
Fund Balance at January 1 353,491$ 353,491$
Projected Fund Balance at
December 31 353,491$ 581,946$
Housing and Redevelopment Authority Capital Project Fund
Operating Statement
Through September 30, 2025
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Enterprise Funds
•Enterprise funds operate as business-type activities. These funds sell
products or services outside the organization and use the proceeds to
support operations, capital investments, debt service and transfers.
•There are five enterprise funds at the City – Utility (Water & Sewer),
Storm Sewer, Recycling, Brookview Golf Course, and the Motor Vehicle
fund (DMV Office).
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Enterprise Funds
•In the snapshot below, you can see the difference between operating gains and the change in cash position for each enterprise fund.
•Operating gains are most often used to pay for capital projects, transfers and debt service costs.
•Note – Brookview Golf Course will be paying off an interfund loan early which will save the fund interest costs in future years, but causes a decrease in cash for 2025
Fund
Operating
Revenue
Operating
Expense
Operating
Gain/(Loss)
Change in
Cash Position
Utility 15,117,381$ 7,771,430 7,345,951 3,611,271$
Storm Sewer 3,729,467$ 1,175,163 2,554,304 136,175$
Recycling 1,155,033$ 996,187 158,846 83,846$
Brookview Golf Course 5,475,241$ 4,391,153 1,084,088 (662,500)$
Motor Vehicle 530,700$ 473,200 57,500 27,500$
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Finance
763-512-2345 / 763-512-2344 (fax)
Golden Valley City Council Work Session
November 12, 2025
Agenda Item
2. Annual Fee Schedule Review
Prepared By
Lyle Hodges, Finance Director
Summary
This is a review of the fee schedule for 2026. The fee schedule will become an ordinance after
consideration at the next two Council meetings.
Financial or Budget Considerations
The rates prepared for the 2026 Fee Schedule are meant to support the operations of the City for the
coming year. Rates are set after consideration of several factors including historical rates, inflationary
pressures, and projected costs of providing services and capital project planning.
Legal Considerations
MN Statute outlines the process to approve new rates and govern some rates statutorily.
Equity Considerations
The proposed rates strive to advance the equity goals of the City by funding our operations,
infrastructure and various programs and services which provides opportunities for all. The process for
adoption of these rates includes the ability for public feedback at multiple Council meetings.
Recommended Action
Review the proposed Fee Schedule for 2026 to be brought for consideration at the next two Council
meetings.
Supporting Documents
2026 Golden Valley Fee Schedule.pdf
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Council Review
1st Consideration 11/18/2025
2nd Consideration 12/2/2025
2026 Fee Schedule
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ADMINISTRATION
ADMINISTRATIVE LICENSES 1
ADMINISTRATIVE FEES 6
PLANNING DEPARTMENT 8
ENGINEERING 10
INSPECTIONS DEPARTMENT 11
PUBLIC UTILITIES 16
FIRE DEPARTMENT 19
POLICE DEPARTMENT 21
PARK & RECREATION
RECREATION 22
BROOKVIEW COMMUNITY CENTER 25
BROOKVIEW GOLF COURSE / 316 BAR & GRILL 26
DONATIONS 29
CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY FEE SCHEDULE-2026
PROPOSED FEES
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ADMINISTRATION
LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS
RENEWAL
DATE
2024
Adopted Fee
2025
Adopted Fee
2026
Proposed
Fee
AUCTIONING
CHICKEN COOP LICENSE
Initial Application Fee 75.00$ 75.00$ 75.00$
Annual License Renewal Fee 1-Apr 25.00$ 25.00$ 25.00$
CIGARETTES - TOBACCO PRODUCTS
Over the counter 1-Jan 450.00$ 450.00$ 450.00$
Investigation fee each individual/person 100.00$ 100.00$ 100.00$
DOG KENNEL
Per Kennel 1-Apr 200.00$ 200.00$ 200.00$
FIREWORKS
Retail consumer fireworks that sell other items 1-May 100.00$ 100.00$ 125.00$
Retail consumer fireworks, retailers that sell only fireworks 1-May 350.00$ 350.00$ 375.00$
GARBAGE HAULERS (See also Recycling Haulers)
Base Fee per Hauler 400.00$ 400.00$ 400.00$
Per Vehicle 1-Apr 100.00$ 100.00$ 100.00$
GASOLINE STATIONS
Dispensers 1 - 4 (each)Per Location 1-Apr 75.00$ 75.00$ 75.00$
Over four dispensers (each) Per Location 50.00$ 50.00$ 50.00$
GOAT LICENSE License (30 consecutive days or 60 days in a 12 month period) 75.00$ 75.00$ 75.00$
Auctioneers do not need to be licensed in the City of Golden Valley. However,
they have to show us a copy of a license or bond from the county or state and
provide us a letter on the date, time and place of the auction.
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ADMINISTRATION
LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS
RENEWAL
DATE
2024
Adopted Fee
2025
Adopted Fee
2026
Proposed
Fee
LIQUOR LICENSING Section Code 4-41
Liquor License Processing Fees - On-sale, Off sale, Beer, Wine and Sunday sale (Non-refundable)
New License
Investigation Fee - per establishment 1,500.00$ 1,500.00$ 1,500.00$
Administrative Fee 750.00$ 750.00$ 750.00$
Renewal
Investigation Fee - Each individual/person 200.00$ 200.00$ 200.00$
Administration Fee 250.00$ 250.00$ 250.00$
Miscellaneous Changes thru the year
Investigation Fee - Each individual/person 200.00$ 200.00$ 200.00$
Administration Fee 100.00$ 100.00$ 100.00$
Section Code 340A.408
Liquor License
Sunday Sale 1-Jul 200.00$ 200.00$ 200.00$
Off-sale 1-Jul 200.00$ 200.00$ 200.00$
On-sale 1-Jul 8,000.00$ 8,000.00$ 8,000.00$
Wine & Beer On-sale 1-Jul 2,000.00$ 2,000.00$ 2,000.00$
Club 1-Jul
up to 200 members 300.00$ 300.00$ 300.00$
200-500 members 500.00$ 500.00$ 500.00$
501-1000 members 650.00$ 650.00$ 650.00$
1001-2000 members 800.00$ 800.00$ 800.00$
2001-4000 members 1,000.00$ 1,000.00$ 1,000.00$
4001-6000 members 2,000.00$ 2,000.00$ 2,000.00$
Over 6000 Members 3,000.00$ 3,000.00$ 3,000.00$
Liquor - On-sale 1-Jul
Non-Intoxicating Malt 500.00$ 500.00$ 500.00$
Brewer Tap Room 600.00$ 600.00$ 600.00$
Cocktail Room 600.00$ 600.00$ 600.00$
Liquor - Off-sale 1-Jul
Non-Intoxicating Malt 150.00$ 150.00$ 150.00$
Brew Pub Malt Liquor 200.00$ 200.00$ 200.00$
Small Brewer 200.00$ 200.00$ 200.00$
Distilled Spirits 200.00$ 200.00$ 200.00$
Liquor - Temporary Non-Intoxicating/Intoxicating Malt Liquor License 100.00$ 100.00$ 100.00$
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ADMINISTRATION
LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS
RENEWAL
DATE
2024
Adopted Fee
2025
Adopted Fee
2026
Proposed
Fee
MASSAGE THERAPIST - INDIVIDUAL
Certificate each individual/person 1-Jan 100.00$ 100.00$ 100.00$
Investigation fee each individual/person 100.00$ 100.00$ 100.00$
MASSAGE THERAPIST PREMISE LICENSE 1-Jan
Operating location new applicant and renewal 500.00$ 500.00$ 500.00$
Investigation fee each individual/person 100.00$ 100.00$ 100.00$
MOBILE VENDING/SERVICES
Annual vendor registration 1-Jan 40.00$ 40.00$ 100.00$
Event Permits
City Parks (up to three days)50.00$ 50.00$ 50.00$
Other non-residential zoning districts (up to 3 days for targeted events)30.00$ 30.00$ 30.00$
or seasonally for regularly occuring events)
R-1 and R-2 zoning districts (up to two one-day permits in a 12 month period)30.00$ 30.00$ 30.00$
R-3 and R-4 zoning districts 30.00$ 30.00$ 30.00$
NEW/USED VEHICLE SALES 1-Sep 400.00$ 400.00$ 400.00$
PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS 1-Jan
Each Employee 30.00$ 30.00$ 30.00$
PAWNBROKER AND PRECIOUS METAL
Dealer Location 1-Jan 5,000.00$ 5,000.00$ 5,000.00$
Dealer 1-Jan 400.00$ 400.00$ 400.00$
Investigation Fee 3,000.00$ 3,000.00$ 3,000.00$
Non-refundable administrative fee
$500+Actual
costs
$500+Actual
costs
$500+Actual
costs
APS Transaction Fee 1.30$ 1.30$ 1.30$
RECYCLING HAULERS (MULTI FAMILY APARTMENT)1-Apr
Base Fee per Hauler 400.00$ 400.00$ 400.00$
Per Vehicle 100.00$ 100.00$ 100.00$
Background check / Identification
card
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ADMINISTRATION
LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS
RENEWAL
DATE
2024
Adopted Fee
2025
Adopted Fee
2026
Proposed
Fee
RENTAL DWELLING LICENSE
Single Family Dwellings
One Unit Dwelling License 1-Jul 125.00$ 125.00$ 150.00$
Re-inspection 100.00$ 100.00$ 125.00$
Twin Homes & Duplexes License per Dwelling Unit
Per Dwelling Unit 1-May 125.00$ 125.00$ 150.00$
Re-inspection per unit/per address 100.00$ 100.00$ 125.00$
Condominiums & Townhomes License Per Dwelling Unit
Per Dwelling Unit 1-Sep 125.00$ 125.00$ 150.00$
Re-inspection per unit/per address 100.00$ 100.00$ 125.00$
Group Homes / homes with services
License Per Dwelling Unit 1-Nov 125.00$ 125.00$ 150.00$
Re-inspection per unit/per address 100.00$ 100.00$ 125.00$
Multiple Unit Dwelling 3 or more units per building 1-Mar
3 - 50 Units 175.00$ 175.00$ 200.00$
51 - 150 Units 225.00$ 225.00$ 250.00$
151 + Units 300.00$ 300.00$ 325.00$
Re-inspection per unit/per address 100.00$ 100.00$ 125.00$
Star Program Fees and discount is capped at 151 units for market rate rental properties
Non-Participant $35/unit $35/unit $35/unit
Level 1 $20/unit $20/unit $20/unit
Level 2 $12/unit $12/unit $12/unit
Level 3 $8/unit $8/unit $8/unit
Level 4 $0/unit $0/unit $0/unit
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ADMINISTRATION
LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS
RENEWAL
DATE
2024
Adopted Fee
2025
Adopted Fee
2026
Proposed
Fee
SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESS
License Fee per operating location 1-Jan 5,000.00$ 5,000.00$ 5,000.00$
Investigation Fee 1,500.00$ 1,500.00$ 1,500.00$
Non-refundable administrative fee 500.00$ 500.00$ 500.00$
Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) Retail Establishment
Cannabis registration fee (initial)
lesser of
$500 or 1/2
of the
amount of
the
applicable
initial license
fee under
Minn. Stat. §
342.11
lesser of
$500 or 1/2
of the
amount of
the
applicable
initial
license fee
under Minn.
Stat. §
342.11
Cannabis registration fee (renewal)
lesser of
$1,000 or
1/2 of the
amount of
the
applicable
renewal
license fee
under Minn.
Stat. §
342.11
lesser of
$1,000 or
1/2 of the
amount of
the
applicable
renewal
license fee
under Minn.
Stat. §
342.11
Cannabis retail registration violation fee $ 2,000.00 $ 2,000.00
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ADMINISTRATION
MISCELLANEOUS FEES
2024
Adopted Fee
2025 Adopted
Fee
2026 Proposed
Fee
ADDRESS CHANGE Residential 50.00$ 50.00$ 50.00$
Non-Residential 100.00$ 100.00$ 100.00$
ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT 75.00$ 75.00$ 75.00$
Seasonal, Farm Produce, Christmas Tree Sales, etc in Commercial
Zoning District
ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS
1st citation per violation 100.00$ 100.00$ 100.00$
2nd citation per violation 250.00$ 250.00$ 250.00$
3rd citation per violation 500.00$ 500.00$ 500.00$
per violation 500.00$ 500.00$ 500.00$
250.00$
CITATION APPEAL filing fee per violation 25.00$ 25.00$ 25.00$
CERTIFICATION FEE (SPECIAL ASSESSMENT)30.00$ 30.00$ 30.00$
CITY CEMETERY
Cemetery Plot 500.00$ 500.00$ 500.00$
Open/Close Fee:
Crematory (up to 2 per lot) per lot 200.00$ 200.00$ 200.00$
Burial 750.00$ 750.00$ 750.00$
CONDUIT DEBT ISSUANCE
Issuance of Debt (Amount of Bonds)1.00%1.00%1.00%
Refinancing Issuance Fees (Amount of Bonds)0.50%0.50%0.50%
Host City (plus pay for legal publication)500.00$ 500.00$ 500.00$
4th citation and subsequent
violations in 12 month period
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ADMINISTRATION
MISCELLANEOUS FEES
2024
Adopted Fee
2025 Adopted
Fee
2026 Proposed
Fee
DOCUMENTS
City Code
Full book in binder book, binder -$ -$
All information is on the Municode website at:
https://library.municode.com/mn/golden_valley/codes/code_of_ordinances
City Maps
10.00$ -$ -$
Copies Minnesota Rules, part 1205.0300, subpart 4
Black & White - letter or legal size documents of 100 or fewer .25/page
.25/page for one
sided; .50/page
for two sided
.25/page for one
sided; .50/page
for two sided
Color - letter or legal size documents 100 or fewer .33/page .33/page .33/page
All other copies Time & Material Time & Material
DOCUMENTS (continued)
Digital Format
Aerial photography material time & material time & material
Custom Maps or Map Layers material time & material time & material
Topography
time &
material time & material time & material
Special Assessment Search non-owner 15.00$ 15.00$ 15.00$
Video Reproduction per tape, DVD, CD + shipping 20.00$ 20.00$ 20.00$
DOMESTIC PARTNER REGISTRATION
Initial Registration 40.00$ 40.00$ 20.00$
Amendment/Notice of Termination 25.00$ 25.00$ -$
ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION
0 - 3 hours / hour 0.90$ 0.90$ 0.90$
3+ hours / hour 1.20$ 1.20$ 1.20$
PARADE/SPECIAL EVENT 25.00$ 25.00$ 25.00$
PERSONNEL (OVERTIME WOULD BE 1.5 X RATE)
Staff Attorney $112/hr $134/hr $143/hr
Paralegal $0.00 $64/hr $70/hr
Plats, Record Drawings, Other Plats (i.e. address maps, building plans,comp plan,
zoning)
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PLANNING
2024 Adopted Fee 2025 Adopted Fee 2026 Proposed Fee
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT
Administrative Review 150.00$ 150.00$ 150.00$
By Conditional Use Permit 400.00$ 400.00$ 400.00$
CONDITIONAL USE ITEMS
Conditional Use Permit 400.00$ 400.00$ 400.00$
Amendment to Conditional Use Permit 300.00$ 300.00$ 300.00$
Extension 125.00$ 125.00$ 125.00$
FUTURE LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT 1,000.00$ 1,000.00$ 1,000.00$
OUTDOOR SERVICES AREAS
Application for Targeted Zoning District 200.00$ 200.00$ -
Renewal Fee 100.00$ 100.00$ -
PARK DEDICATION FEES Minnesota Statute 462.358
Single Family 13,000.00$
Multifamily per unit 2,000.00$
Commercial/industrial/office/institutional per acre 11,000.00$
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
Preliminary PUD Plan 1,000.00$ 1,000.00$ 1,000.00$
Final PUD Plan 1,000.00$ 1,000.00$ 1,500.00$
Extension 150.00$ 150.00$ 150.00$
Major Amendment 500.00$ 500.00$ 500.00$
Minor Amendment 250.00$ 250.00$ 250.00$
Administrative Amendment 100.00$ 100.00$ 100.00$
RECORD REAL ESTATE ITEMS
Easements, CUP, PUDs, Development Agreements, Simplifile Henn County Fee
E-Recording
Fee/SimpliFile Fee
$5
E-Recording
Fee/SimpliFile Fee
$5
6% of Land Value 6% of Land Value
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PLANNING
2024 Adopted Fee 2025 Adopted Fee 2026 Proposed Fee
SIGN PERMIT
Temporary Sign 50.00$ 50.00$ 50.00$
Special Temporary Sign Additional $50.00 Additional $50.00 Additional $50.00
Permanent Sign 100.00$ 100.00$ 100.00$
Building and Electrical permits may be required.
SITE PLAN REVIEW
Initial Review 500.00$ 500.00$ 500.00$
Plan Revision 100.00$ 100.00$ 100.00$
SUBDIVISION 400.00$ 400.00$ -$
Extension to Submit Final Plat 150.00$ 150.00$ -$
SUBDIVISION - MINOR 250.00$ 250.00$ -$
Extension to Submit Final Plat 150.00$ 150.00$ -$
SUBDIVISION
Major 400.00$
Minor 250.00$
Lot Line 150.00$
Extension 400.00$
TAX PARCEL DIVISION 100.00$ 100.00$ 100.00$
TEMPORARY RETAIL SALES for each sale, up to five days 150.00$ 150.00$ 150.00$
VARIANCE FROM ZONING CODE
Single-Family Residential Zoning District 200.00$ 200.00$ 200.00$
All other Zoning Districts 300.00$ 300.00$ 300.00$
Extension 150.00$ 150.00$ 150.00$
Appeal of Determination 100.00$ 100.00$ 100.00$
ZONING EXAMINATION LETTER 100.00$ 100.00$ 100.00$
ZONING MAP AMENDMENT 500.00$ 500.00$ 500.00$
ZONING PERMIT (Fence, Shed, Deck, Patio, Garden Structure)25.00$ 25.00$ 25.00$
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ENGINEERING
2024 Adopted
Fee
2025 Adopted
Fee
2026 Proposed
Fee
EASEMENT VACATION (EACH REQUEST) $ 500.00 $ 500.00 $ 500.00
EQUIPMENT CHARGE (Per Hour) (Personnel will be added)
Utility Vehicle does not include personnel $ 55.00 $ 55.00 $ 55.00
Utility Equipment does not include personnel $ 250.00 $ 250.00 $ 250.00
Heavy Equipment does not include personnel costs $ 175.00 $ 175.00 $ 175.00
Medium Equipment does not include personnel $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00
Light Equipment not include personnel $ 55.00 $ 55.00 $ 55.00
FLOODPLAIN SEARCH LETTER $ 50.00 $ 50.00 -
FORCED TREE REMOVAL cost + 20% cost + 20% cost + 20%
MICROMOBILITY SHARING OPERATIONS
Implementation and oversight of License Agreement $ 500.00 $ 500.00 $ 500.00
PERSONNEL (OVERTIME WOULD BE 1.5 X RATE)
Public Works Employee $70/hr $75/hr $75/hr
NATIVE VEGETATION LANDSCAPE PERMIT $ 100.00 $ 100.00 -
RIGHT OF WAY
Access Permit-Temporary $ 50.00 $ 50.00 $ 50.00
Obstruction Permit - Temporary and Permanent $ 100.00
Delay Penalty - Right of Way Minn. Rule 7819.1000 subp. 3 $500/day $500/day $500/day
Driveway Replacement Permit $ 125.00 $ 125.00 $ 125.00
In Boulevard Excavation Permit per opening $ 200.00 $ 200.00 $ 200.00
In Pavement Excavation Permit per opening (includes curb alterations) $ 400.00 $ 400.00 $ 400.00
Obstruction Permit-Permanent, per obstruction (includes courtesy benches,structures, walls, lighting, signage) $ 150.00 $ 150.00 $ -
Obstruction Permit-Permanent, (includes fences, landscaping, trees, shrubs, vegetation, irrigation) $ 50.00 $ 50.00 $ -
Obstruction permit-Temporary (includes use of parking lane, sidewalk, boulevard, driving lane, alley) $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ -
Sewer jet, vac truck, sewer camera
Front end loader, 360 Backhoe, Pickup sweeper, Tandem axle truck, Aerial truck
Single axle dump truck, Water truck, Tractor backhoe, Utility tractor/ accessory, 15 ft cut lawn mower, brush
chipper, asphalt roller, asphalt paver, skid steer, tool cat, trackless
Truck - one ton and under, Air compressor, Water pump, Generator, Steamer, Asphalt/saw, Concrete, Cable
tracer)
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ENGINEERING
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Fee
2025 Adopted
Fee
2026 Proposed
Fee
RIGHT OF WAY (continued)
Less than 100 Feet Administrative permit fee $ 250.00 $ 250.00 $ 250.00
per foot fee $ 1.50 $ 1.50 $ 1.50
More than 100 Feet Administrative permit fee $ 400.00 $ 400.00 $ 400.00
per foot fee $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00
STREET ASSESSMENTS
Residential/Single Family/Duplex, per dwelling unit on local street TBD before TBD before TBD before
Multi Unit Residential (more than 2 dwelling units) on local street hearing hearing hearing
Residential/Single Family/Duplex, per dwelling unit on state aid street
Multi Unit Residential (more than 2 dwelling units) on state aid street
Other Zonings, Local Streets
Other Zonings, State Aid Streets
Administrative Fee for Driveways and/or Sanitary Sewer repairs $250/maximum $250/maximum $250/maximum
(7% of total or maximum fee - whichever is less)
Low Income Level for Senior/Retired due to Disability Deferral Current HUD Limits Current HUD Limits Current HUD Limits
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
Projects that do not require watershed review - No post construction BMPs $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00
New Home Construction - no watershed review - No post construction BMPs $ 400.00 $ 400.00 $ 400.00
Projects that require watershed review or require Post Construction BMPs $ 600.00 $ 600.00 $ 600.00
TREE AND LANDSCAPE PERMIT
Single Family Residential $ 150.00 $ 150.00 $ 150.00
All Other Projects $ 500.00 $ 500.00 $ 500.00
Tree Mitigation Fee (per tree) $ 500.00 $ 500.00 $ 500.00
UTILITY PERMITS
Water Meter Permit $ 150.00 $ 150.00 $ 150.00
Water Tapping Permit $ 150.00 $ 150.00 $ 150.00
Water Cut-off Permit $ 150.00 $ 150.00 $ 150.00
Sewer Permit (connection) $ 150.00 $ 150.00 $ 150.00
Sewer Repair Permit $ 150.00 $ 150.00 $ 150.00
Sewer Cut-off Permit $ 150.00 $ 150.00 $ 150.00
Sewer & Water Permits for Commercial Projects (Fee Based on Plumbing Value and
if there is a Plan the Plan Review Fee would be 65% of the Fee)
State Surcharge - each permit $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00
Sewer Repair CCTV Inspection $ 150.00 $ 150.00 $ 150.00
WETLAND MANAGEMENT (PLUS PROFESSIONAL FEES IF NECESSARY) $ 200.00 $ 200.00 $ 200.00
WIRELESS AESTHETICS
Collocation Agreement
Rent to collocate on the City structure Up to $150.00 Up to $150.00 Up to $150.00
Maintenance associated with the collocation $ 25.00 $ 25.00 $ 25.00
Electrical Service-monthly
Per radio node less than or equal to 100 maximum watts $ 73.00 $ 73.00 $ 73.00
Per radio node over 100 maximum watts $ 182.00 $ 182.00 $ 182.00
Or actual costs of electricity, if the actual exceed the foregoing
When a project is approved the street assessment will be considered following the special assessment policy.
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INSPECTIONS
2024 Adopted
Fee
2025 Adopted
Fee
2026 Proposed
Fee
WORKING WITHOUT A PERMIT - INVESTIGATION FEE
The greater of $100 or 25% of the permit fee, not to exceed $500. Fee not to exceed permit fee.
WHEN APPLICABLE, A PLAN REVIEW FEE WILL BE ADDED TO PERMIT APPLICATIONS
65% of permit
fee
65% of permit
fee
65% of permit
fee
BUILDING PERMIT FEES BASED ON FEE SCHEDULE BELOW.
Mandatory State Surcharge: per permit is a minimum of .50 and when a permit
fee is over $1,000 in value the state surcharge is .0005 times the permit value.
Surcharge is remitted to MN State Treasurer.
Permit Cancellation Policy: 80% of the permit fee will be returned upon written
notice of cancellation. If an inspection has been done no refund will be given.
HVAC CONTRACTORS LICENSE FEE (April 1-March 31)75.00$ 75.00$ 75.00$
100.00$ 100.00$ 100.00$
BUILDING PERMITS BASED ON SCHEDULE BELOW:
Mandatory State Surcharge: per permit is a minimum of .50 and when a permit
fee is over $1,000 in value the state surcharge is .0005 times the permit value.
Surcharge is remitted to MN State Treasurer.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Permits: 80% of the permit fee will be refunded upon written
notice of cancellation. If an inspection has been done no refund can be given.
Plan Review: Plan review fees are non-refundable once plan review has been started
Surcharges, Electronic Document Fees and other related fees: Non-refundable
BUILDING PLAN/STORAGE RETRIEVAL 50.00$ 50.00$ 50.00$
REINSPECTION FEE
The fee will be charged by the Building Official or designee where additional time and expense is incurred by the
City to achieve code compliance.
ALL BUILDING PERMIT VALUATION DATA WILL BE BASED ON THE CURRENT INTERNATIONAL CODE
COUNCIL OR CONTRACT
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Fee
2025 Adopted
Fee
2026 Proposed
Fee
BUILDING PERMITS (Ref. MN Rules 1300.0160,subd. 1, subd. 2)
Table 1
Total valuation based on below fee schedule:
FROM TO FEES
$1 $500 $50.00
$501 $2,000 $50.00 for the first $500 plus $3.05 for each additional $100 or fraction
thereof, up to and including $2000
$2,001 $25,000 $95.75 for the first 2,000 plus $14.00 for each additional $1,000 or
fraction thereof, up to and including $25,000
$25,001 $50,000 $417.75 for the first $25,000 plus $10.95 for each additional $1,000 or
fraction thereof, up to and including $50,000
$50,001 $100,000 $691.50 for the first $50,000 plus$ $7.34 for each additional $1,000 or
fraction thereof, up to and including $100,000
$100,001 $500,000 $1058.50 for the first $100,000 plus$ $6.00 for each additional $1,000 or
fraction thereof, up to and including $500,000
$500,001 $1,000,000 $3,458.50 for the first $500,000 plus $5.00 for each additional $1,000 or
fraction thereof, up to and including $1,000,000
$1,000,001 and up $5,958.50 for the first $1,000,000 plus $4.00 for each additional $1,000
or fraction thereof
ELECTRICAL
State Surcharge - each permit 1.00$ 1.00$ 1.00$
Minimum Fee
Minimum permit fee is $50.00 plus $1.00 State surcharge. This is for one inspection only.
Minimum fee for rough-in inspection and final is $100.00 plus $1.00 State surcharge.
Maximum Fee
Maximum fee for single family dwelling or townhouse not over 200 Amps is $200.00
plus $1.00 State surcharge. Maximum of 3 inspections.
0 to 300 Amp 50.00
400 Amp 58.00
Add $14.00 for each additional 100 Amps.
Circuits and Feeders
0 to 30 Amp 8.00
31 to 100 Amp 10.00
Add $5.00 for each additional 100 Amps.
The inspection fee for the installation, addition, alteration or repair of each circuit, feeder,
VALUATION
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INSPECTIONS
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Fee
2025 Adopted
Fee
2026 Proposed
Fee
Apartment Buildings per unit 85.00$ 85.00$ 85.00$
house wiring
Reinspection fee 100.00$ 100.00$ 100.00$
Remote Control and Signal Circuits per device 0.75$ 0.75$ 0.75$
Retro Fit Lighting per fixture 0.65$ 0.65$ 0.65$
Saver Switch 35.00$ 35.00$ 35.00$
Service Replacement 100.00$ 100.00$ 100.00$
Sign Transformer per transformer 8.00$ 8.00$ 8.00$
Solar PV Installation Per Minnesota Solar PV System most current Fee Chart
Street Lights and parking lot lights per each standard 4.00$ 4.00$ 4.00$
SubPanel Replacement 40.00$ 40.00$ 40.00$
Swimming Pool includes maximum 2 inspections 100.00$ 100.00$ 100.00$
ELECTRICAL (continued)
Traffic Signals per each standard 7.00$ 7.00$ 7.00$
Transformers and Generators
up to 10 KVA 10.00$ 10.00$ 10.00$
11 - 74 KVA 40.00$ 40.00$ 40.00$
75 - 299 KVA 60.00$ 60.00$ 60.00$
over 300 KVA 150.00$ 150.00$ 150.00$
MECHANICAL: HVAC, GAS PIPING, REFRIGERATION AND FIREPLACE
Includes all types of fireplaces - masonry, gas, gas log, gas insert, etc.
Value Permit charge
$0 $1,000 $50.00
$1,001 $5,000 $75.00 + 2.60%
$5,001 $10,000 $179.00 + 2.15%
$10,001 $25,000 $286.50 + 1.85%
$25,001 $50,000 $534.00 + 1.65%
$50,001 and up $946.50 + 1.30%
Fee per unit of an apartment or condominium complex. This does not cover service and house
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Fee
2025 Adopted
Fee
2026 Proposed
Fee
PLUMBING AND PIPING FIXTURES
Includes hydraulic sewer valves, rain water leaders, and alteration to existing systems.
Value Permit charge
$0 $1,000 $50.00
$1,001 $5,000 $75.00 + 2.60%
$5,001 $10,000 $179.00 + 2.15%
$10,001 $25,000 $286.50 + 1.85%
$25,001 $50,000 $534.00 + 1.65%
$50,001 and up $946.50 + 1.30%
ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT FEE
Based on Permit Fee permits with fixed fee or charged by item 2.85% 2.85% 2.85%
do not have an electronic fee
HOUSE/BUILDING
Moving 500.00$ 500.00$ 500.00$
Demolition 500.00$ 500.00$ 500.00$
PERMIT CANCELLATION
Request must be made within 180 days of permit issue date. and no inspection has occurred
80% of permit
fee
80% of permit
fee
80% of permit
fee
SEWER ACCESS CHARGE (SAC) -CITY per unit 750.00$ 800.00$ 800.00$
PARTIAL OCCUPANCY APPROVAL
Partial Occupancy Permit Administrative fee 300.00$ 300.00$ 300.00$
WATER ACCESS CHARGE (WAC) -CITY per unit 2,000.00$ 2,150.00$ 2,150.00$
SAC Charges shall be based on the Residential Equivalent Connection Units (REC) resulting from the use of the City
Water/Sewer systems. The REC shall equal the number of SAC Units determined under the SAC Determination to
which the building permit relates.
WAC Charges shall be based on the Residential Equivalent Connection Units (REC) resulting from the use of the
City Water/Sewer systems. The REC shall equal the number of SAC Units determined under the SAC Determination
by the Metropolitan Council to which the building permit relates.
No surcharge or plan review fees will be returned (includes the fees for stormwater management, right-of-way
(ROW) and tree preservation permits). Subject to Department Policies.
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PUBLIC UTILITIES
Rates begin with any billing after April 1
2024 Adopted
Fee
2025 Adopted
Fee
2026
Proposed Fee
RESIDENTIAL UTILITY RATES - QUARTERLY BILLING
(includes all residential classes except those classified as apartments)
Penalties (for late payment on current balance) 8% 8% 8%
Sanitary Sewer (in 1000 gallons)
Residential (per dwelling unit) (Flat Rate)- 5 and under units-winter qtr consumption 88.38$ 91.03$ 96.07$
Residential (per dwelling unit) (Flat Rate) - 6-15 units-winter qtr consumption 91.64$ 94.39$ 99.61$
Residential (per dwelling unit) (Flat Rate) - 16-19 units-winter qtr consumption 100.79$ 103.81$ 109.55$
Residential (per dwelling unit) (Flat Rate) - 20-25 units-winter qtr consumption 114.91$ 118.36$ 124.90$
Residential (per dwelling unit) (Flat Rate) - 26-39 units-winter qtr consumption 150.56$ 155.08$ 163.65$
Residential (per dwelling unit) (Flat Rate) - 40-59 units-winter qtr consumption 173.38$ 178.58$ 188.46$
Residential (per dwelling unit) (Flat Rate) - 60-79 units-winter qtr consumption 186.50$ 192.10$ 202.72$
Residential (per dwelling unit) (Flat Rate)- 80 to 99 units-winter qtr consumption 210.86$ 217.19$ 229.20$
Residential (per dwelling unit) (Flat Rate)- 100 and over units-winter qtr consumption 250.25$ 257.76$ 272.01$
Recycling -
Residential curbside (per unit) -Recycling 19.00$ 20.00$ 21.00$
Organics (Starting January 2022)
Residential curbside (per unit) -Organics 19.00$ 20.00$ 21.00$
Storm Sewer Utility Rate
Charge for a Residential Equivalent Factor of 1.00 87.00$ 90.00$ 93.00$
Each single family residential property is considered to be 1/3 of an acre.
Street Lights
Ornamental (per unit) 13.97$ 14.39$ 14.82$
Overhead (per unit)9.63$ 9.92$ 10.22$
Water
Minimum fee, includes up to 1,000 gallons of flow 23.00$ 24.15$ 25.49$
Water meters up to and including 1" 23.00$ 24.15$ 25.49$
Water meters over 1" and including 2" 124.14$ 130.35$ 137.56$
Water meters over 2" and including 4" 170.94$ 179.49$ 189.41$
Water meters over 4" 216.45$ 227.27$ 239.84$
Above 1,000 gallons of flow per quarter up to 79,000 (per 1,000 gallons) 7.43$ 7.80$ 8.23$
80,000 gallons and over of flow per quarter (per 1,000 gallons) 7.46$ 7.83$ 8.27$
Emergency Water Supply - per 1000 gallons N/A N/A N/A
2.43$ 2.43$ 3.80$
Irrigation Accounts (All) - Monthly Billing
Minimum fee, includes up to 1,000 gallons of flow 23.00$ 24.15$ 25.49$
Water rate per 1000 gallons 7.46$ 7.68$ 8.11$
Water Connection Fee (Fee charged by State for each water hookup)
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PUBLIC UTILITIES
Rates begin with any billing after April 1
2024 Adopted
Fee
2025 Adopted
Fee
2026
Proposed Fee
COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL UTILITY RATES - MONTHLY BILLING
Inspection Fee for Fire lines 2.00$ 2.00$ 2.00$
Penalties (for late payment on current monthly billings) 5% 5% 5%
Sanitary Sewer
Water meters up to and including 1" 14.93$ 15.38$ 16.15$
Water meters over 1" and including 2" 38.46$ 39.61$ 41.59$
Water meters over 2" and including 4" 53.50$ 55.11$ 57.86$
Water meters over 4" 68.17$ 70.22$ 73.73$
Based on per 1,000 gallons 6.47$ 6.66$ 7.00$
Note: Water Meter Flow is used to establish sewer flow unless a
separate sewer flow meter has been established.
Storm Sewer Utility Rate
Charge per acre for property X Residential Equivalency Factor (REF) 29.12$ 29.99$ 31.49$
Street Lights
Ornamental (per unit)4.66$ 4.80$ 5.04$
Overhead (per unit)3.21$ 3.31$ 3.47$
Water Connection Fee - State charge for each water hookup - (January 1) 0.81$ 0.81$ 3.80$
Water Usage:
Minimum fee, includes up to 1,000 gallons of flow 23.00$ 24.15$ 25.49$
Water meters up to and including 1" 23.10$ 24.26$ 25.60$
Water meters over 1" and including 2" 41.38$ 43.45$ 45.85$
Water meters over 2" and including 4" 56.98$ 59.83$ 63.14$
Water meters over 4" 72.15$ 75.76$ 79.95$
Water rate per 1000 gallons 7.46$ 7.83$ 8.27$
Emergency Water Supply - per 1000 gallons N/A N/A N/A
OTHER UTILITY FEES
Driveway Covers - Replace 150.00$ 150.00$ 150.00$
Hydrant Maintenance (Private)
Materials, parts, labor
Actual Cost +
20% admin
Actual Cost +
20% admin
Actual Cost +
20% admin
Hydrant Meter Rental
Residential (per day + consumption) 2.00$ 2.00$ 2.00$
Commercial (per day + consumption) 5.00$ 5.00$ 5.00$
Commercial (rate per day after 60 days + consumption) 10.00$ 10.00$ 10.00$
Deposit (residential) 300.00$ 300.00$ 300.00$
Deposit (commercial) 2,000.00$ 2,000.00$ 2,000.00$
Repair Parts cost +20% cost +20% cost +20%
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PUBLIC UTILITIES
Rates begin with any billing after April 1
2024 Adopted
Fee
2025 Adopted
Fee
2026
Proposed Fee
Meter Read - Manual Read of Water/Sewer Meter/Upgrade-4th Letter 100.00$ 100.00$ 100.00$
Meter Testing (to be returned if meter is in error of 5% or more of read)50.00$ 50.00$ 50.00$
Sanitary Sewer Inspections and Compliance Fees
Ordinance No. 352
Noncompliant discharge into sanitary sewer(or refuse inspection)
Single Family Residential $500/month $500/month $500/month
Non Single Family Residential $1,000/month $1,000/month $1,000/month
Application fee for noncompliant winter discharge into sanitary sewer per month 250.00$ 250.00$ 250.00$
Application fee for certificate of sewer regulations compliance
Single Family Residential (R-1 or R-2), per structure 250.00$ 250.00$ 250.00$
Non Single Family Residential (all other structures), per structure 750.00$ 750.00$ 750.00$
Video Review
Residential video record completed by private licensed plumber 100.00$ 100.00$ 100.00$
Non-residential video record completed by private licensed plumber 375.00$ 375.00$ 375.00$
Sump Pump Inspection 50.00$ 50.00$ 50.00$
Water Meter and Parts (All)At cost +20% At cost +20% At cost +20%
Water on/off per each event
(business day)25.00$ 25.00$ 25.00$
(after hours)175.00$ 175.00$ 175.00$
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
2024
Adopted
Fee
2025
Adopted
Fee
2026
Proposed
Fee
EQUIPMENT CHARGE PER HOUR
Fire Engine (includes personnel)250.00$ 250.00$ 275.00$
Fire Rescue Truck (includes personnel)250.00$ 250.00$ 275.00$
Fire Aerial Truck (includes personnel)350.00$ 350.00$ 375.00$
Police and Fire Rescue Truck (includes personnel)250.00$ 250.00$ 275.00$
Fire Boat (includes personnel)75.00$ 75.00$ 100.00$
Fire ATV (includes personnel)75.00$ 75.00$ 100.00$
Fire Life Safety Trailer (includes personnel)200.00$ 200.00$ 225.00$
Gas Lines, construction damage with Fire Department Response 250.00$ 250.00$ -$
FIRE COMMERCIAL COOKING VENTILATION SYSTEMS (HOOD AND DUCT CLEANING)
Inspection 75.00$ 75.00$ 75.00$
Re-inspection 150.00$ 150.00$ 150.00$
FIRE SPRINKLER, FIRE ALARMS & SPECIAL FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS
New Installation or Alteration of Existing
Ref. MN Rules 1300.0160,subd. 1, subd. 2
Total valuation based on below fee schedule:
FROM TO FEES
$0 $500 $50.00
$501 $2,000 $50.00 for the first $500 plus $3.05 for each additional $100 or
fraction thereof, up to and including $2000
$2,001 $25,000 $95.75 for the first 2,000 plus $14.00 for each additional $1,000 or
fraction thereof, up to and including $25,000
$25,001 $50,000 $417.75 for the first $25,000 plus $10.95 for each additional $1,000
or fraction thereof, up to and including $50,000
$50,001 $100,000 $691.50 for the first $50,000 plus$ $7.34 for each additional $1,000
or fraction thereof, up to and including $100,000
$100,001 $500,000 $1,058.50 for the first $100,000 plus $6.00 for each additional $1,000
or fraction thereof, up to and including $500,000
$500,001 $1,000,000 $3,458.50 for the first $500,000 plus $5.00 for each additional $1,000
or fraction thereof, up to and including $1,000,000
$1,000,001 and up $5,958.50 for the first $1,000,000 plus $4.00 for each additional
$1,000 or fraction thereof
VALUATION
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
2024
Adopted
Fee
2025
Adopted
Fee
2026
Proposed
Fee
FIREWORKS/PYROTECHNIC SPECIAL EFFECTS
Permit fee includes required rental of fire engine and crew for one hour stand-by at display 350.00$ 350.00$ 375.00$
FLOOR DRY (ACCIDENTS)per bag 20.00$ 20.00$ 40.00$
FUEL TANKS
Permanent above/underground
Use Fire Sprinkler, Fire Alarms & Special Fire Suppression Systems Table Above
Fuel, Compressed Gasses, Hazardous Materials, and Associated Appliances & Piping
Temporary LP Tank/Fuel Tank per tank 50.00$ 50.00$ 75.00$
PERSONNEL (OVERTIME WOULD BE 1.5 X RATE)
Full-time Fire Personnel (scheduled time after hours -minimum 2 hours)$75/hr $80/hr $80/hr
Paid On-Call Fire Personnel $35/hr $40/hr $40/hr
TENT/CANOPY INSPECTIONS - REQUIRED FOR TENT EXCEEDING 400 SQ FT AND
Canopies exceeding 700 sq ft (per site)50.00$ 50.00$ 75.00$
Each additional tent and/or canopy (per site)25.00$ 25.00$ 50.00$
WEED ERADICATION/LAWN MOWING - PER HOUR (SEE MINIMUMS)
Occupied/unoccupied residential/commercial property - 3 hour minimum $125/hr $125/hr $125/hr
SECOND OR MORE VIOLATIONS IN A 12-MONTH PERIOD
Occupied/unoccupied residential/commercial property - 3 hour minimum $250/hr $250/hr $250/hr
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
2024
Adopted Fee
2025
Adopted
Fee
2026
Proposed Fee
ALARM SYSTEM - RESIDENTIAL FALSE ALARMS (per calendar year)
1-3 false alarms -$ -$ -$
4-10 false alarms 100.00$ 100.00$ 100.00$
11-15 false alarms 150.00$ 150.00$ 150.00$
16 or more false alarms 250.00$ 250.00$ 250.00$
ALARM SYSTEM - COMMERCIAL FALSE ALARMS (per calendar year)
1-3 false alarms -$
4-10 false alarms 250.00$
11-15 false alarms 325.00$
16 or more false alarms 500.00$
ANIMAL CONTROL
Impound Fee for dogs 50.00$ 50.00$ 50.00$
Boarding Fee for dogs and cats per day (7 day maximum)20.00$ 20.00$ 20.00$
Dangerous Dog License 250.00$ 250.00$ 250.00$
-$ Up to $1,000 Up to $1,000
EQUIPMENT CHARGE PER HOUR
Police Rescue Truck (includes personnel)250.00$ 250.00$ 250.00$
Squad Car (includes personnel)110.00$ 110.00$ 110.00$
FINGERPRINTING
Golden Valley Resident 10.00$ 10.00$ 10.00$
Anyone employed in Golden Valley 25.00$ 25.00$ 25.00$
Additional Card 5.00$ 5.00$ 5.00$
FORFEITED DWI VEHICLE ADMINISTRATIVE FEE 1,000.00$ 1,000.00$ 1,000.00$
NUISANCE SERVICE CALL FEE (AFTER THREE CALLS)250.00$ 250.00$ 250.00$
Dangerous/Potentially Dangerous Dog Appeal Hearing:
If dangerous dog/potentially dangerous dog declaration upheld,
actual expense of hearing up to $1,000.
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PARK & RECREATION
2024 Adopted
Fee 2025 Adopted Fee 2026 Proposed Fee
ACTIVITIES
Rates/Fees are printed in Seasonal Activities Catalogs (Spring/Summer, Fall, Winter).
Staff will pro-rate and make program/event/activity fee adjustments as necessary.
Adult (Non-resident fees applicable)
Individual Athletics/Fitness $20.00-$150.00 $20.00-$150.00 $20.00-$150.00
Programs $1.00-$150.00 $1.00-$150.00 $1.00-$150.00
Special Events $0.00-$75.00 $0.00-$75.00 $0.00-$75.00
Open Gyms
Drop-in fee $5.00 $5.00 $5.00
10-time Punch Pass $40.00 $40.00 $40.00
55+ Adult Newsletter Subscription $5.00-$8.00 $5.00-$8.00 $5.00-$8.00
Presentation/Discussion Groups $1.00-$5.00 $1.00-$5.00 $1.00-$5.00
Adult Trips & Sports Leagues (Non-resident fees non-applicable)
Trips - 1-6 day Market Rate Market Rate Market Rate
Sports Leagues $100.00-$900.00 $100.00-$900.00 $100.00-$900.00
Sports League Cancelation Fee $40.00 $40.00 $40.00
Youth
Athletics $10.00-$200.00 $10.00-$200.00 $10.00-$200.00
Programs and Camps $5.00-$175.00 $5.00-$175.00 $5.00-$175.00
Trips/Events $0.00-$150.00 $0.00-$150.00 $0.00-$150.00
BACKYARD INDOOR PLAYGROUND
Daily Rates
Resident $5.00 $5.00 $6.00
Non-resident $6.00 $6.00 $7.00
Twilight (last hour of daily operation) $2.00 $2.00 $0.00
Socks $2.00 $2.00 $2.00
10 Punch Pass - Resident $40.00 $40.00 $40.00
10 Punch Pass - Non-resident $50.00 $50.00 $50.00
Group Rates
Pre-reservation required; Ratio of 10:1 youth/adult; 1 payment only
Groups of 15 kids or more, max 50, includes use of a party room when available $5.00 $5.00 $6.00
Party Rates
Includes 2 hrs party room; 10 wristbands; extra wristbands may be
Resident $110.00 $110.00 $120.00
Non-resident $130.00 $130.00 $140.00
Picnic Packages
Three One SIx Bar + Grill will provide food package options for party groups.
Entire Playground Private Rental
Includes 2 hrs exclusive use of playground and 2 party rooms
Resident $275.00 $275.00 $275.00
Non-resident $300.00 $300.00 $300.00
Additional hour $100.00 $100.00 $100.00
purchased for daily rate (max of 20 people total per party room)
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PARK & RECREATION
2024 Adopted
Fee 2025 Adopted Fee 2026 Proposed Fee
OTHER PARK & RECREATION FEES
Athletic Field
Resident - no attendent per hour/per field (min 2 hrs) $25.00 $25.00 $25.00
Resident - with attendent per hour/per field (min 2 hrs) $45.00 $45.00 $45.00
Non-resident - no attendent per hour/per field (min 2 hrs) $35.00 $35.00 $35.00
Non-resident - with attendent per hour/per field (min 2 hrs) $55.00 $55.00 $55.00
With Lights (requires attendent) per hour/per field $10.00 $10.00 $10.00
All day tournament
Resident per day/per field $150.00 $150.00 $150.00
Non-resident per day/per field $250.00 $250.00 $250.00
Field Attendant per hour $20.00 $20.00 $20.00
Beer/Wine Permit (only with Picnic Shelter rental)$50.00 $50.00 $50.00
Davis Community Center Gym
Resident per hour $30.00 $30.00 $30.00
Non-resident per hour $40.00 $40.00 $40.00
Entire Park Use (plus facility rental fees)
Resident up to 12 hrs $850.00 $850.00 $850.00
Non-resident up to 12 hrs $1,200.00 $1,200.00 $1,200.00
Equipment Use Fee Permit
Inflatable, climbing wall, zipline, etc Each $25.00 $25.00 $25.00
Gazebo/Sun Shelter
Resident per hour $25.00 $25.00 $25.00
Non-resident per hour $35.00 $35.00 $35.00
Resident per hour $30.00 $30.00 $30.00
Non-resident per hour $40.00 $40.00 $40.00
Community Garden Container
Resident $40.00 $40.00 $40.00
Non-resident $55.00 $55.00 $55.00
Dog Bag Station Sponsorship
Initial Sponsorship $375.00 $375.00 $375.00
$160.00 $160.00 $160.00
Park Shelter Building
Resident per hour $25.00 $25.00 $25.00
Non-resident per hour $35.00 $35.00 $35.00
Key/Fob Deposit refundable when returned $25.00 $25.00 $25.00
Renovated Park Shelter Building
Resident per hour (2 hr min) $40.00 $40.00 $40.00
Non-resident per hour (2 hr min) $50.00 $50.00 $50.00
Damage & Use Guideline Compliance Deposit $100.00 $100.00 $100.00
Hockey Rink (outdoor)
Renewal Sponsorship for dog bags
Charged at time of reservation and refundable
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PARK & RECREATION
2024 Adopted
Fee 2025 Adopted Fee 2026 Proposed Fee
Picnic Pavilion Rental at Brookview
Small Pavilion (up to 50 people)
Resident $115.00 $115.00 $115.00
Non-resident $150.00 $150.00 $150.00
Large Pavilion (up to 100 people)
Resident $150.00 $150.00 $150.00
Non-resident $200.00 $200.00 $200.00
Picnic Shelter Damage & Use Guideline Compliance Deposit
Charged at time of reservation and refundable $250.00 $250.00 $250.00
Professional Photo/Video Use of Specific Park Area (plus facility rental fees)
Resident per hour $100.00 $100.00 $100.00
Non-resident per hour $125.00 $125.00 $125.00
Sand Volleyball Courts at Brookview (2 courts)
Resident per hour/per court $15.00 $15.00 $15.00
Non-resident per hour/per court $20.00 $20.00 $20.00
With Lights per hour/per field $10.00 $10.00 $10.00
Tennis or Pickleball Court
Tournament per day/per court
Resident $75.00 $75.00 -
Non-resident $100.00 $100.00 -
Court
Resident per hour $7.00 $7.00 $7.00
Non-resident per hour $9.00 $9.00 $9.00
Youth Athletic Association
Player Field Maintenance Fee
Resident & Non-resident per person/per season $8.00-$12.00 $8.00-$12.00 $8.00-$12.00
Organization Field Maintenance Fee per organization/per season $100.00- $100.00-$2,000.00 $100.00-$2,000.00
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BROOKVIEW
2026 Proposed
Day of Week 2026 Res 2026 Non- Res Damage Deposit
Sunday 1,600.00$ 1,800.00$ 500.00$
Friday 1,800.00$ 2,000.00$ 500.00$
Saturday 2,200.00$ 2,400.00$ 500.00$
Day of Week 2026 Res 2026 Non- Res Damage Deposit
Saturday 150.00$ 180.00$ 500.00$
Day of Week 2026 Res 2026 Non- Res Damage Deposit
Sunday - Thursday 70.00$ 85.00$ 500.00$
Friday 75.00$ 90.00$ 500.00$
Saturday 90.00$ 105.00$ 500.00$
Day of Week 2026 Res 2026 Non- Res Damage Deposit
Sunday - Thursday 70.00$ 85.00$ 500.00$
Friday 75.00$ 90.00$ 500.00$
Saturday 90.00$ 105.00$ 500.00$
Day of Week 2026 Res 2026 Non- Res Damage Deposit
Monday - Sunday 85.00$ 100.00$ 100.00$
Day of Week 2026 Res 2026 Non- Res Damage Deposit
Monday - Sunday 55.00$ 65.00$ 100.00$
Day of Week 2026 Res 2026 Non- Res Damage Deposit
Monday - Sunday 30.00$ 40.00$ 100.00$
Day of Week 2026 Res 2026 Non- Res Damage Deposit
Friday-Sunday 200.00$ 250.00$ N/A
12-month Venue Approval per caterer $100
Facility Use per event 12%
$50
$50
$500
OTHER FEES
Stage
White Chair Set Up Inside
Ceiling Drapery
Bassett Creek Room Full Day Rental (10am-12:30am)
Bassett Creek Room Hourly - Includes Fairway Deck & Evergreen Deck
Bassett Creek North & Evergreen Deck
Bassett Creek South Room & Fairway Deck
Valley Room Hourly
Valley North/South Room Hourly
Sweeney/Rice Lake Conference Room Hourly
Fairway Deck Ceremony
CATERING
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BROOKVIEW GOLF COURSE / 316 BAR & GRILL
2024 Adopted Fee 2025 Adopted Fee
2026 Proposed
Fee
REGULATION COURSE
18 Hole 45.00$ 45.00$ 49.00$
18 Hole Club Member 37.00$ 37.00$ 39.00$
18 Hole Senior Club Member (Age 60+)33.00$ 33.00$ 35.00$
18 Hole Senior (Age 60+)38.00$ 38.00$ 42.00$
18 Hole League 45.00$ 45.00$ 49.00$
18 Tournament 45.00$ 45.00$ 49.00$
9 Hole 24.00$ 24.00$ 26.00$
9 Hole Club Member 20.50$ 20.50$ 21.50$
9 Hole Senior Club Member (Age 60+)19.00$ 19.00$ 21.00$
9 Hole Senior (Age 60+)21.00$ 21.00$ 23.00$
9 Hole League 24.00$ 24.00$ 26.00$
9 Hole Tournament 24.00$ 24.00$ 26.00$
2nd Nine 21.00$ 21.00$ 26.00$
2nd Nine Club Member 16.50$ 16.50$ 18.50$
Sunrise/Sunset Rate 21.00$ 21.00$ 23.00$
Twilight 25.00$ 25.00$ 27.00$
Twilight Club Member 20.50$ 20.50$ 22.50$
Junior Rate Club Member $28.50/$16.00 $28.50/$16.00 $30.50/$18.00
Junior Rate $31.00/$18.50 $31.00/$18.50 $35.00/$20.50
Golf Shop Merchandise Market Rate Market Rate Market Rate
PAR 3 COURSE
9 Hole 16.00$ 16.00$ 17.00$
9 Hole Club Member 12.50$ 12.50$ 13.50$
9 Hole Senior Club Member (Age 60+)11.50$ 11.50$ 12.50$
9 Hole Senior (Age 60+)13.00$ 13.00$ 14.00$
9 Hole League 16.00$ 16.00$ 17.00$
9 Hole Tournament 16.00$ 16.00$ 17.00$
9 Hole Junior Rate Club Member 11.50$ 11.50$ 12.50$
9 Hole Junior 13.00$ 13.00$ 14.00$
9 Hole Youth on Course 7.50$ 7.50$ 5.00$
2nd 9 Par 3 11.00$ 11.00$ 12.00$
Junior Par 3 Season Pass 90.00$ 90.00$ 90.00$
Golf Shop Merchandise Market Rate Market Rate Market Rate
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BROOKVIEW GOLF COURSE / 316 BAR & GRILL
2024 Adopted Fee 2025 Adopted Fee
2026 Proposed
Fee
CART RATES
18 Hole Power Cart 36.00$ 36.00$ 40.00$
18 Hole Tournament Cart 36.00$ 36.00$ 40.00$
18 Hole Club Member Cart 30.00$ 30.00$ 34.00$
9 Hole Tournament Cart 23.00$ 23.00$ 25.00$
9 Hole Power Cart 23.00$ 23.00$ 25.00$
9 Hole Par 3 Power Cart 19.00$ 19.00$ 21.00$
Pull Cart/Regulation Course 5.00$ 5.00$ 7.00$
Pull Cart/Par 3 Course 4.00$ 4.00$ 6.00$
Trailer fee/Use of personal power cart $15.00/$10.00 $15.00/$10.00 $20.00/$15.00
CLUB MEMBER CARDS
Resident Adult 85.00$ 85.00$ 90.00$
Non-resident Adult 125.00$ 125.00$ 130.00$
Resident Senior (Age 60+)55.00$ 55.00$ 60.00$
Non-resident Senior (Age 60+)90.00$ 90.00$ 95.00$
Resident Junior (17 yrs & under)45.00$ 45.00$ 50.00$
Non-resident Junior (17 yrs & under)50.00$ 50.00$ 55.00$
Par 3 35.00$ 35.00$ 40.00$
CLUB RENTALS
18 Hole full rental - Regulation $20.00/$30.00 $20.00/$30.00 $20.00/$30.00
9 Hole full rental - Regulation $10.00/$15.00 $10.00/$15.00 $10.00/$15.00
9 hole Par 3 half rental $10.00 $10.00 $10.00
CURLING
Curling League 200.00$ 200.00$ 200.00$
Curling Rink Rental (1 hour)20.00$ 20.00$ 20.00$
Game Official For Private Rentals / Events $30.00/hour $30.00/hour $30.00/hour
DRIVING RANGE
Small Bucket 5.00$ 5.00$ 5.00$
Medium Bucket 7.00$ 7.00$ 8.00$
Large Bucket 9.00$ 9.00$ 12.00$
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BROOKVIEW GOLF COURSE / 316 BAR & GRILL
2024 Adopted Fee 2025 Adopted Fee
2026 Proposed
Fee
LAWN BOWLING
League Fee M-Th evenings (7 week league) $200.00-$500.00 $200.00-$500.00 $200.00-$500.00
Single Rink Rental - Resident and Club Member $25.00/hour $25.00/hour $30.00/hour
Single Rink Rental - Non-resident $30.00/hour $30.00/hour $35.00/hour
Private Rental of Four Rinks $120.00/hour $120.00/hour $140.00/hour
Private Rental of Eight Rinks - exclusive use $240.00/hour $240.00/hour $280.00/hour
Senior Leagues (per person) 5.00$ 5.00$ 5.00$
Game Official For Private Rentals / Events $30.00/hour $30.00/hour $30.00/hour
Game Equipment Use For Leagues & Rentals included included included
Bean Bag Leagues $100.00-$200.00 $100.00-$200.00 $100.00-$200.00
Yard Games (per set) 10.00$ 10.00$ 15.00$
LESSONS
Adult Group $95.00-$200.00 $95.00-$200.00 $95.00-$200.00
Junior Camp $150.00-$320.00 $150.00-$320.00 $150.00-$320.00
Junior Group $65.00-$150.00 $65.00-$150.00 $65.00-$150.00
RENTALS
Locker Rental (Season)120.00$ 120.00$ 120.00$
PA Rental (per day)50.00$ 50.00$ 50.00$
Table and chair rental (per hole)15.00$ 15.00$ 15.00$
Three One Six Indoor Rental (per 6 hours)1,000.00$ 1,000.00$ 2,000.00$
Three One Six Patio Rental (per 4 hours)300.00$ 300.00$ 100.00$
Three One Six Pop-up Tent Rental (per tent)20.00$ 20.00$ 25.00$
Tournament Cart Rental (per cart)$50.00-$80.00 $50.00-$80.00 $50.00-$80.00
Tournament Sponsor Sign (per sign)5.00$ 5.00$ 5.00$
MISCELLANEOUS FEES
USGA Handicap Service
MGA Non-Club Member 50.00$ 50.00$ 55.00$
Club Member Annual 35.00$ 35.00$ 40.00$
No Show Fee FULL FEE FULL FEE FULL FEE
Commerative Bench $1,000.00-$1,500.00 $1,000.00-$1,500.00$1,200.00-$1,500.00
THREE ONE SIX BAR + GRILL
All Products and Services Market Rate Market Rate Market Rate
Staffing Fee for Private Events (per hour, per employee)20.00$ 20.00$ 20.00$
Cooler Bags 7.00$ 7.00$ 7.00$
Bar Set Up Fee 100.00$
Service Charge 22%
Table Linens $10.00/$15.00
Buffet Upgrade $6.00 Per Person
Full Table Setting $8.00 Per Person
Corkage Fee $25 per (750 mL) bottle
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DONATIONS
2024
Adopted Fee
2025 Adopted
Fee
2026 Proposed
Fee
2,600.00$ 2,600.00$ $2,600.00
Tree Donation- City Park or Open Area 350.00$ 350.00$ 350.00$
Brookview Golf Course:
Commemorative Bench with Engraved Plaque $1,000.00-$1500.00 $1,000.00-$1500.00 $1,200.00-$1500.00
Tree Donation 350.00$ 350.00$ 500.00$
Commemorative Bench with Engraved Plaque- City Park or
Open Area
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Legal
763-512-2345 / 763-512-2344 (fax)
Golden Valley City Council Work Session
November 12, 2025
Agenda Item
3. Discussion Regarding Potential Updates to Tobacco License Ordinance
Prepared By
Theresa Schyma, City Clerk
Summary
Staff is bringing forward the topic of potential updates to the City’s tobacco license ordinance for
Council consideration. In 2019, following discussions related to the federal and local Tobacco 21
initiative - raising the legal minimum age to purchase tobacco products to 21 years - the City amended
its tobacco code. Those amendments also placed a cap on the total number of licenses allowed in the
City and prohibited the transfer of licenses to new owners or different business locations. These
changes took effect in 2020 and were designed to gradually reduce the number of licenses through
attrition, supporting the City’s public health goals. However, a few local businesses - one recently sold
to long-time staff and another considering relocation within city limits - are affected by these
provisions, as the current ordinance does not allow their licenses to transfer or renew under new
ownership or at a new address.
Staff presents this issue as a neutral matter for Council policy discussion. In evaluating whether
amendments are appropriate, Council may wish to consider the balance among three key priorities:
maintaining the City’s public health objectives, supporting a business-friendly environment, and
ensuring fairness and consistency in the application of the ordinance. Any future amendments should
be grounded in a transparent and well-defined framework that ensures impartial and equitable
treatment of existing license holders as well as potential future businesses.
To ensure Council has all of the information available to guide their decision-making process, staff is
including the original documentation that helped inform the ordinance amendment process in 2019,
including a detailed Community Input Report on Regulations of Tobacco Sales .
Questions for Council Consideration:
1. Should the City amend the tobacco license ordinance to allow for the transfer of licenses to new
owners or locations under defined conditions (e.g., long-time employees or business relocations
within city limits)?
2. If the ordinance is amended, should the total number of available licenses be adjusted, and if so,
what cap would be appropriate?
3. What criteria or conditions should apply to any permitted transfers or new license issuances to
ensure fairness and consistency?
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4. How should the City balance its goals of public health protection, business support, and
equitable treatment of all applicants and license holders?
Staff requests Council’s direction on these questions to guide potential future amendments to the
tobacco license ordinance.
If the Council wishes to pursue amending the ordinance and directs staff to draft an ordinance, that
draft ordinance could be reviewed at a future work session, or it could be considered for adoption at
the November 18 and December 2 regular City Council meetings.
Supporting Documents
2019 Community Input Report on Regulations of Tobacco Sales
2019-08-13 - Council Work Session Item - Tobacco Regulation (Pages 2-252)
2019-09-10 - Council Work Session Item - Tobacco Regulation Update (Pages 2-29)
2019-10-02 - Council Meeting Item - First Consideration of Tobacco Licensing and Regulation
Ordinance (Pages 131-169)
2019-10-15 - Council Meeting Item - Second Consideration of Tobacco Licensing and Regulation
Ordinance (Pages 84-111)
Recommended Action
Provide direction to staff regarding Council’s interest in amending the tobacco license ordinance.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Administrative Services
763-512-2345 / 763-512-2344 (fax)
Golden Valley City Council Work Session
November 12, 2025
Agenda Item
4. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy for the City of Golden Valley
Prepared By
Kirsten Santelices, Deputy City Manager
Melissa Croft, Deputy City Clerk
John Peterson, IT Manager
Maria Cisneros, City Attorney
Summary
City departments are increasingly exploring the use of AI tools to improve efficiency and service
delivery. While these technologies offer potential benefits, they also introduce new challenges related
to data privacy, public records management, accuracy, and ethical use.
The Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA) and existing City data governance policies
provide a foundation for responsible information management, but they do not specifically address
emerging AI technologies. Developing an AI policy will ensure that staff use such tools in a way that
aligns with state law, protects individual privacy, and maintains public trust.
The purpose of this discussion is to provide the City Council with background information and key
considerations regarding the development of a citywide policy governing the use of artificial
intelligence (AI) tools. The discussion will help guide staff in drafting an appropriate framework for
responsible, transparent, and compliant AI use within city operations.
Financial or Budget Considerations
None.
Legal Considerations
City governments using artificial intelligence face significant legal risks related to bias, transparency,
privacy, and accountability. AI systems can unintentionally discriminate against protected groups or
make opaque decisions that violate due process and civil rights laws. Automated decision-making in
areas like policing, housing, or benefits can also raise fairness and accuracy concerns.
Additionally, AI use can expose cities to privacy breaches, data misuse, and contractual or liability
disputes if systems rely on sensitive personal information or third-party algorithms. Prior to approving
any IA systems for use in the City, this policy requires staff to consider data privacy, security, suitability
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for the intended use, and availability of subject matter expertise to review and verify AI outputs. These
measures are intended to mitigate legal and other risks presented by AI.
Equity Considerations
An AI policy that guides appropriate use is essential for promoting equity. Without clear standards, AI
systems can unintentionally reinforce existing biases or create disparities in access to services.
Algorithms trained on incomplete or biased data might disadvantage certain demographic groups in
areas such as hiring, service delivery, or code enforcement. Additionally, automated decision-making
systems could also lack transparency, making it difficult for individuals to understand or challenge
outcomes that affect them
By embedding equity considerations into the design and oversight of AI use, the City can help ensure
that technological advancements are ethical, responsible, and benefit all members of the community
equitably.
Recommended Action
Provide discussion and feedback on the establishment of an artificial intelligence policy for the City of
Golden Valley.
Supporting Documents
POL'Y - IT- AI Policy (Draft).pdf
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O FFICIAL C ITY P OLICY
C ITY OF G OLDEN V ALLEY
General Informa�on
Policy Title: Ar�ficial Intelligence Policy Department: Administra�ve Services
Policy Owner (job �tle): Deputy City Manager Policy ID: 25-XXX
Council Approval Date: XX-XX-2025 Resolu�on Number: 25-XXX
Effec�ve Date: XX-XX-2025 ☒New ☐ Updated
Policy Overview
Policy Descrip�on:
Policy governing the use of Ar�ficial Intelligence applica�ons within the City’s opera�ons.
Purpose & Scope:
The purpose of this policy is to establish a framework for the responsible use of Ar�ficial Intelligence (AI) in public
service applica�ons within the City of Golden Valley, Minnesota. This policy aims to guide city employees, volunteers,
contractors, and third-par�es in u�lizing AI technologies in a manner that:
• Adheres to legal and regulatory requirements;
• Balances innova�on with ethical considera�ons;
• Delivers value and benefits to the residents of Golden Valley;
• Secures protected informa�on and data; and
• Minimizes environmental impacts
This policy applies to all city employees, volunteers, contractors, and third par�es who develop, deploy, or u�lize AI-
enhanced services and applica�ons within the City of Golden Valley's opera�ons and public service delivery. It covers
the use of AI in various public service applica�ons, including but not limited to, data analysis, decision-making
processes, and public engagement tools.
General Defini�ons:
• Ar�ficial Intelligence (AI): The simula�on of human intelligence processes by computer systems, capable of
performing tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as understanding natural language,
recognizing paterns, and making decisions. AI includes Genera�ve AI.
• AI-Enhanced Services: Services and so�ware that incorporate AI technologies to enhance produc�vity and
service delivery.
• Approved AI-Enhanced Services: AI-Enhanced Services that have been approved for use within the City’s
opera�ons and public service delivery by the City’s IT and legal departments and are included on the City’s
public registry of approved AI tools.
• Data Classifica�on/Protec�on Defini�ons:
The following terms related to data classifica�on shall have the meanings when used in this Policy:
o Low Risk Data: Data that is defined by Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13 as “public” and is intended to be
available to the public.
o Moderate Risk Data: Data that does not meet the defini�on of Low or High Risk Data. This includes but is
not limited to system security informa�on, names, addresses, emails, phone numbers, and IP addresses
that are not public.
o High Risk Data: Data that is highly sensi�ve and/or protected by law or regula�on. This includes but is not
limited to Protected Health Informa�on (PHI), Social Security Administra�on (SSA) Data, Criminal Jus�ce
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Informa�on (CJI), Government-issued ID Numbers (e.g., social security numbers, driver’s license
numbers/state ID card numbers, passport numbers), federal tax informa�on (FTI), account data, birth
dates, and bank account numbers.
• Subject Mater Expert (SME): A Subject Mater Expert is an individual who possesses authorita�ve knowledge,
specialized experience, and demonstrable exper�se in a specific area relevant to the subject mater under
considera�on. SMEs provide informed analysis, technical guidance, and professional judgment. Their role is to
ensure that content, procedures, and recommenda�ons are accurate, compliant with applicable laws and
regula�ons, and aligned with best prac�ces within the relevant field.
Related Documents, Materials & Resources:
• Approved Usage of AI-Enhanced Services Flow Chart
• AI Impact Assessment Form
o Vendor Security Risk and Compliance Process
o Security Risk Compliance Ques�onnaire
• AI Incident Response Plan
• City of Golden Valley Public Registry of AI Tools
• SOP – IT – Seeking Approval of a New AI Tool
Policy
A. Usage Standard
1. Allowed AI Services and Tools
a. Low Risk Data: Employees may use Approved AI-Enhanced Services with Low Risk Data.
b. Moderate and High Risk Data: Employees may not use any so�ware or service where a third-party AI-
Enhanced Service has access to City of Golden Valley data defined as Moderate Risk or High Risk, unless the
so�ware or service has been approved for the par�cular use by the IT division and legal department.
c. All services must be reviewed and approved by the IT division and legal department through a process that
includes understanding the AI's training, ownership of data, and level of security before being used.
d. The IT division shall maintain a register of approved AI-Enhanced Services.
e. If employees are uncertain whether a service or tool incorporates AI-Enhanced Services or whether
employees are allowed to use the service, they should contact the IT division and legal department for
guidance.
2. Prohibited Uses:
Employees may not:
a. Use AI-Enhanced Services that are not on the City’s register of approved systems.
b. Use AI-Enhanced Services with moderate or high-risk data, unless the AI-enhanced service has been
approved for the par�cular use by the IT division and legal department.
c. Use publicly available AI-Enhanced Services in situa�ons that can pose significant risks to the health, safety,
or fundamental rights of persons.
d. Enter any Moderate or High Risk Data into publicly available AI-Enhanced Services. When using publicly
available AI-Enhanced Services, employees should treat all entered informa�on as if it were being posted
on a public site.
e. Use AI-Enhanced Services without a subject mater expert reviewing all outputs. AI outputs may only be
used as a star�ng point and must be thoroughly reviewed to avoid legal, ethical, or reputa�onal risks.
3. Examples
a. Examples of acceptable uses include:
o Summarizing long documents that only contain public informa�on.
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o Researching public topics where the resul�ng content can be verified by a SME.
o Genera�ng dra� documents that deal with only public informa�on.
b. Examples of unacceptable uses include:
o Automa�cally responding to email messages without first reviewing content for accuracy and
appropriateness.
o Making decisions where outcomes have not been verified by a SME. For instance, using AI-enhanced
services to generate a list of possible hiring criteria for a new posi�on, but not asking a human
resources SME to review those criteria before pos�ng the job.
o Dra�ing a report that includes Moderate or High Risk Data.
B. Security Standards
1. Data Protec�on: AI-Enhanced Services may be used with data classified as Low Risk Data. AI-Enhanced Services
must not be used with Moderate or High Risk Data unless the so�ware or service has been approved for the
par�cular use by the IT division and legal department.
2. Security Measures: City employees, volunteers, contractors, and third par�es must ensure adequate security
measures to protect Moderate and High Risk Data from unauthorized access, breaches, or misuse, including
encryp�on, access controls, and regular security audits.
3. Monitoring & Incident Response: All departments using AI must designate an AI monitoring lead, who shall be
responsible for keeping a complete list of the department’s use of AI, iden�fying abnormal AI output, and
repor�ng AI misuse. Any incidents must be reported to the IT division and Data Prac�ces Compliance Official
within 24 hours pursuant to the protocols in the City’s Incident Response Plan.
C. Compliance & Legal Considera�ons
1. Legal and Regulatory Compliance: AI usage must comply with applicable laws, regula�ons, and industry
standards. Staff must consult the City’s legal and IT teams prior to adop�ng any new AI-enhanced services to
ensure adherence to privacy, security, and other relevant regula�ons.
2. Responsible Use: All output from AI-enhanced services must be checked for accuracy, legality, and other
responsible use concerns by a SME. AI should enhance human performance, not replace it. Staff should not use
AI-enhanced services as a subs�tute for human crea�vity, judgment, cri�cal thinking, decision making, or
exper�se.
D. Training and Awareness
The Data Prac�ces Compliance Official and IT Manager shall conduct regular training programs and awareness
ini�a�ves to educate City employees, volunteers, contractors and third par�es about AI, its capabili�es, limita�ons,
and responsible use considera�ons. Concerns related to AI usage should be reported to the Data Prac�ces
Compliance Official and IT Manager pursuant to the City’s Incident Response Plan.
E. Roles and Responsibili�es
The departments and people listed below shall have the following roles and responsibili�es with respect to use of AI-
Enhanced Services:
1. Administra�ve Services Department:
o Maintain this policy and ensure alignment with state and federal standards
o Dra� and maintain Incident Response Plan
o Dra� and periodically update Risk Assessment and Impact Analysis
o Review requests for new AI-Enhanced Services from other City departments and stakeholders
o Maintain public registry of approved AI tools and their approved uses
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o Dra� and maintain standard opera�ng procedures regarding the use of AI and reques�ng approval of
new AI tools
2. City Legal Department:
o Assist the IT division in ensuring alignment with state and federal rules and standards
o Ensure compliance with state Data Prac�ces laws
o Periodically review and approve Risk Assessment and Impact Analysis tools
3. City Employees, Volunteers, Contractors and Third Par�es:
o Align usage of AI-Enhanced Services with this policy
o Assign at least one AI monitoring lead per department
o Report any issues or concerns with AI-Enhanced Services to the IT division and Data Prac�ces
Compliance Official
o Prior to adop�ng any new tool that uses AI or has AI capabili�es (including but not limited to technology,
so�ware, hardware, program, system) submit complete Risk Assessment and Impact Analysis to IT
division for approval
F. Public Transparency
The City will maintain a public registry of approved AI tools and their uses. The registry must include:
• A descrip�on of the AI that is in use
• The approved uses of all AI that is in use
• The Department responsible for monitoring the use of the AI
G. Environmental Impact
When using AI-Enhanced Services within City opera�ons, City employees shall consider the environmental impacts
associated with compu�ng, storage, and data processing. Preference shall be given to AI products, solu�ons and
vendors that demonstrate energy efficiency, renewable energy sourcing, and sustainable opera�onal prac�ces.
H. Contacts
For ques�ons or further informa�on regarding this policy, contact the administra�ve services and legal departments.
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Approved Usage of AI-Enhanced Services Flow Chart
Start
Acceptable to
use AI service
Contact IT
Has the AI Service
been approved for
use by IT and
legal?
Do you have
expertise to verify
the data output is
highly accurate?
Does it matter if the
data output is highly
accurate?
Cannot use AI service,
contact IT or department
AI monitoring lead
Is the data Low Risk
Data or has the data
been approved for
use in an AI
service?
Yes
No
No
No
Unknown
Yes
No Yes
Yes
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Legal
763-512-2345 / 763-512-2344 (fax)
Golden Valley City Council Work Session
November 12, 2025
Agenda Item
5. 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
November 18, 2025 City Council Meeting - 6:30 PM
1A - Pledge of Allegiance and Land Acknowledgement
Presentation
Proclamation Recognizing Small Business Saturday
GIS Day Proclamation
New Employee Introductions (if necessary)
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
Approve MOU with Golden Valley Pride
Approve Esri and OpenGov License Agreements
Approve Contract with Westwood for Civic Center Campus Survey
Authorize Subscription Agreement with OpenGov for Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software
Authorize Master Agreement for Product and Services with ESRI
Approve Purchase of Fire Rescue Vehicle Parts and Outfitting with Guardian Fleet Safety
Approve Amendment No. 2 - HCSO Service Agreement
Professional Services Agreement with xxx for Executive Search
Consent - Grants and Donations
Adopt Resolution No. 24-### to Approve Participation in the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) 2026 Private
Property Inflow and Infiltration (I/I) Grant Program
Consent - Miscellaneous
Approve Minor Subdivision at 911 Winnetka
Adopt Ordinance Amending Section 113-27 Board of Zoning Appeals and Section 113-32 Variances
Adopt Ordinance Amending Chapter 109 Subdivisions
Adopt Ordinance Amending Sections 113-1 Definitions, 113-30 Conditional Uses, and 113-87 Summary Use Tables
Adopt Resolution Approving Pedestrian Crossing Policy
Reducing Harm through Collaborative Solutions Grant Final Report
Approve Questions for 2025 Community Survey
Adopting and Confirming Assessments for the Laurel Hill West HIA
Approve DEI Commission Updated Bylaws
Public Hearing
Old Business
New Business
First Consideration of Ordinance Amending Fee Schedule
First Consideration of Ordinance Amending City Code Section Related to Tobacco Licensing (TBD)
December 2, 2025 HRA Meeting - 6:30 PM
Consent Agenda
Approval of HRA Minutes
Development Agreement for 504 Lilac - Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
Public Hearing
Old Business
New Business
Public Comment & Adoption of HRA Budget & Levy
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Meeting & Item Info
December 2, 2025 City Council Meeting - 6:30 PM
1A - Pledge of Allegiance and Land Acknowledgement
Presentation
2025 Allocation Recommendation from the Golden Valley Community Services Commission
Proclamation for Human Rights Day
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
Approve Bassett Creek Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project
Approve Contract for Custodial Services
Approve Contract - Sentence to Services
Approve Contract for Manager's Conference Room Remodel
Approve PSA with SRF Relocation Services (Phase 3)
Approve Contract for Local Improvement - Brookview Pickleball Lighting
Consent - Grants and Donations
Resolution Accepting Met Council LCA Grant for Missing Middle Housing Study
Consent - Miscellaneous
Approve Resolution Granting City Council Consent and Authorization for the Housing and Redevelopment Adopted Tax Levy
Payable in 2026
Approve Resolution Adopting the 2025-2034 Capital Improvement Program
Approve Resolution Adopting the 2025-2026 Budget for Enterprise, Special Revenue and Internal Services Funds
Adopt Resolution Approving AI Policy
Second Consideration Ordinance Amending Fee Schedule & Resolution Authorizing Summary Publication
Second Consideration of Ordinance Amending City Code Section Related to Tobacco Licensing & Resolution Authorizing
Summary Publication (TBD)
Adopt Ordinance Amending Chapter 105 - Signs
Public Hearing
Old Business
New Business
Public Comment & Adoption of Budget and Tax Levy (including Truth in Taxation Hearing)
December 9, 2025 Special City Council Closed Session - 6:00 PM
Call Closed Session to Order
Adjourn
December 9, 2025 HRA Work Session - 6:30 PM (if necessary)
December 9, 2025 City Council Work Session - 6:30 PM
Review Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
Discuss Public Art Policy
Missing Middle Housing Study Update
Franchise Fee Ordinance Updates
Council Review of Future Draft Agendas
December 16, 2025 City Council Meeting - 6:30 PM
1A - Pledge of Allegiance Led by Golden Valley Boy Scout Troop 268
1A - Land Acknowledgement
Presentation
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Meeting & Item Info
Presentation of Bill Hobbs Human Rights Award
New Employee Introductions (if necessary)
Consent - Council Minutes
Approval of Council Minutes
Consent - City Check Registers
Approval of City Check Registers
Consent - Licenses
Therapeutic Massage Facility & Individual Therapist License Renewals
Cigarette/Tobacco License Renewals
Consent - Boards, Commissions, and Task Forces
Consent - Bid, Quotes, and Contracts
Approve Cooperative Agreement with Three Rivers Park District for the Design, Construction, and Maintenance of the Bassett
Creek Regional Trail Connection
Adopt Resolution No. 25-### Authorizing Construction Cooperative Agreement with Hennepin County for CSAH 156 (Winnetka
Avenue) Improvements CP No. 2183346
Consent - Grants and Donations
Resolution - Acceptance of Ongoing Donations
Resolution Approving Participation in the MCES Private I&I Grant
Consent - Miscellaneous
Set Upcoming Year's City Calendar and Meeting Dates
Approve Employee Handbook Updates
Annual Compensation Grid Update, Resolution
Adopt Resolution to Approve Annual Spending Limit Authorization for 2026
Public Hearing
Old Business
New Business
First Reading of Ordinance Updating Lawn Maintenance Code
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