10-12-10 CM Agenda PacketAGENDA
Council/Manager Meeting
Golden Valley City Hall
7800 Golden Valley Road
Council Conference Room
October 12, 2010
6:30 pm or immediately following the HRA meeting
1. Bottineau Transitway Alternative Analysis Study Update
2. Proposed Ordinance Amendment -Section 2.22 -Domestic Partnership Registration
3. Dog Licenses
4. Official Zoning Map Amendments
5. 2011-2012 Proposed Budget -Other Funds
6. 2011-2015 Capital Improvement Program
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Executive Summary
Golden Valley Council/Manager Meeting
October 12, 2010
Agenda Item
1. Bottineau Transitway Alternative Analysis Study Update
Prepared By
Joe Hogeboom, City Planner
Summary
Hennepin County is currently evaluating possible route alignments for the Bottineau LRT/BRT
transit corridor. The Bottineau corridor, a proposed mass transit route connecting Downtown
Minneapolis with the northwestern suburbs, contains a potential alignment through the City.
This alignment, termed the D-1 alternative, would pass through Golden Valley via Olson
Memorial Highway and the BNSF Railroad Corridor in the northeast section of the City.
Staff has prepared a series of questions for Hennepin County to help staff and Council
Members better understand the implications of the D-1 alternative alignment. The questions
that have been posed to the County are as follows:
• What is a realistic timeframe for the construction of the transit line?
• What funding sources are currently being considered for the line? How do the funding
sources impact the construction timeframe?
• What will be the primary use for the proposed Golden Valley Road station? Will the
station serve as a "Park and Ride" facility? How will this tie into commuter traffic from
Highway 100 (will it bring traffic from Highway 100 to the station via Golden Valley
Road)? If it is a park and ride facility, what is the proposed location for a parking area?
What is the number of parking spaces that the County anticipates will be necessary.
• There is talk in the City of Minneapolis regarding the construction of a street car line.
Minneapolis has suggested that a street car line could feed into the proposed Golden
Valley Road station if the D-1 alternative is selected. Is this a possibility, and what
level of involvement will the City have in that decision?
• What are the results of the "noise and vibration" study? What, specifically, will the
noise and vibration impacts be to the residents of Golden Valley who live along the
route? What methods of mitigation are available if needed?
• Will there be a financial obligation of the City in the construction and maintenance of
the route and corresponding facilities? If so, what will that be?
• Is there a possibility to coordinate the construction of the proposed Golden Valley
Road station with future possible construction of a parking ramp for Courage Center
clients, residents, and employees?
• Is there any possibility of creating a station at the junction of Highway 55 and the
BNSF railroad? Why has this location not been identified for a station on the proposed
alignment map?
• How will the proposed alignment impact bus service in Golden Valley?
Brent Rusco, Senior Engineer for Hennepin County and Bottineau LRT project manager, has
been sent these questions and has been asked to discuss them with the City Council.
Ultimately, Hennepin County could request a resolution of support from the City for the D-1
alignment. Staff feels that the above questions will aid the Council in understanding the
project and its impacts to Golden Valley.
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Executive Summary
Golden Valley Council/Manager Meeting
October 12, 2010
Agenda Item
2. Proposed Ordinance Amendment -Domestic Partnership Registration
Prepared By
Stacy Altonen, Chief of Police
Summary
At the September 16, 2010 Human Rights Commission meeting Commissioners were given a
draft domestic partnership registration ordinance to consider. Commissioners were requested
to provide feedback to the City Council on whether a domestic partnership ordinance should
be adopted and, if so, whether the draft language should be revised or adopted as presented.
At the October 7, 2010 Special Human Rights Commission meeting Commissioners
discussed the draft ordinance and unanimously agreed the ordinance should be sent to the
City Council for adoption as written.
Attachment
Proposed Ordinance - Adding a New Section 2.22: Domestic Partnership Registration
(3 pages)
ORDINANCE NO. , 2ND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE
Adding a New Section 2.22: Domestic Partnership Registration
The City Council of the City of Golden Valley ordains as follows:
Section 1. City Code Section 2 is hereby amended by adding a new Section 2.22,
entitled "Domestic Partnership Registration" as follows:
Section 2.22: Domestic Partnership Registration
Subdivision 1. Purpose
The Golden Valley City Council recognizes that the concept of familial relationships may
extend beyond traditional marital and blood relationships. This expanded concept
recognizes the relationship of two (2) non-married but committed adult partners. In
order to provide such persons the opportunity to declare themselves as domestic
partners, thus enabling employers to voluntarily provide equal treatment in
employment benefits for such partners and their dependents, the City Council hereby
enacts a Domestic Partner Registry.
Subdivision 2. Definitions
A. Domestic Partners. For the purpose of this Section, Domestic Partners are two
(2) adults who:
1. Are both at least eighteen (18) years of age;
2. Are not related by blood closer than permitted under marriage laws of the
state;
3. Are competent to enter into a contract;
4. Are jointly responsible for the necessities of life;
5. Are committed to one another to the same extent as married persons are to
each other, except for the traditional marital status and solemnities, or, are
married under another state or foreign jurisdiction not operational in
Minnesota under Minnesota Statute 517.03 (1)(b);
6. Have no other domestic partner with whom the household is shared, or with
whom the adult person has another domestic partnership or a spouse
regardless of household status; and
7. Reside in Golden Valley.
B. Domestic Partnership shall include:
1. Any domestic partnership currently registered with a government body
pursuant to state, local or other law authorizing such registration, or
2. Marriages that would be legally recognized as a contract of lawful marriage in
another local, state or foreign jurisdiction, but for the operation of Minnesota
law.
Subdivision 3. Registration and Termination of Domestic Partnerships
A. Application Form. The City will provide an application form, which Domestic
Partner applicants will submit to the City Clerk indicating that they meet the
definition of domestic partners as set forth in this Section. Forms will also be
provided for subsequent amendments and termination of domestic partnership
status.
B. Registration Certificate. The City Clerk shall keep a record of each domestic
partner certification as well as amendments thereto and termination thereof.
Certificates will be provided and records maintained in keeping with provisions
of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. Such certificates may be used
as evidence of the existence or termination of a domestic partnership.
C. Termination of Domestic Partnership. Domestic Partnership registration occurs
when the earliest of the following occurs:
1. One (1) of the partners dies; or
2. Forty-five (45) days after one (1) partner sends the other partner written
notice, on a form provided by the City, that he or she is terminating the
partnership and files the notice of termination and an affidavit of service of
the notice on the other partner with the City Clerk.
D. Homestead Designation. The City will follow eligibility for the designation of
property as a homestead as set forth in State Statutes.
E. Designation of Family Registration Status. The City will consider Domestic
Partnership Registration Certification as justification to receive family
registration or membership status for City programs.
F. Fees. Fees shall be set forth in the City's Fee Ordinance for applications for
Certification, amendments to an application, notice of termination or providing
certified copies of any of these documents.
Section 2. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, word, or other
portion of this ordinance is, for any reason, held to be unconstitutional or invalid in whole, or
in part, by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion will be deemed severable and
such unconstitutionality or invalidity will not affect the validity of the remaining portions or
this law, which remaining portions will continue in full force and effect.
Section 3. City Code Chapter 1 entitled "General Provisions and Definitions
Applicable to the Entire City Code Including Penalty for Violation" and City Code Chapter 2,
Section 2.99 entitled "Violation a Misdemeanor" are hereby adopted in their entirety, by
reference, as though repeated verbatim herein.
Section 4. This ordinance will be effective upon passage and publication in
accordance with law.
Adopted by the City Council this th day of , 2010.
/s/Linda R. Loomis
Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
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/s/Susan M. Virnig
Susan M. Virnig, City Clerk
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Golden Valley Council/Manager Meeting
October 12, 2010
Agenda Item
3. Dog Licenses
Prepared By
Stacy Altonen, Chief of Police
Summary
Many cities have discontinued dog licensing due to the cumbersome nature of staff
involvement and the lack of compliance in registering dogs with the City. The City currently
licenses approximately 600 dogs per year and there are many more dogs residing in the City
that are not registered. The $6.00 annual registration fee does not offset the staff time
involved in documenting and tracking registrations combined with the mailing costs and
purchasing of the tags themselves.
Recommended Action
Provide staff direction on whether to revise Section 10.30 and discontinue dog license
registration.
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Executive Summary
Golden Valley Council/Manager Meeting
October 12, 2010
Agenda Item
4. Official Zoning Map Amendments
Prepared By
Joe Hogeboom, City Planner
Summary
In May the Metropolitan Council approved the City's Comprehensive Plan. State Statute
requires that the City's zoning designations correspond with the General Land Use Plan Map,
which is a component of the Comprehensive Plan. By law, zoning designations must
correspond with the General Land Use Plan Map within one calendar year of its approval by
the Metropolitan Council.
Based upon the land use designations on the General Land Use Plan Map, the following
areas are required to be rezoned (numbers correspond to numbers shown on the attached
map):
Douglas Drive -North of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
• 4 parcels currently zoned "Single Family Residential R-1"
• 1 parcel currently zoned "Businesses and Professional Offices"
• All parcels are proposed to be rezoned to "Moderate Density Residential R-2"
2. Northeast corner of Golden Valley Road and Douglas Drive
• 4 parcels currently zoned "Single Family Residential R-1"
• 2 parcels currently zoned "Medium Density Residential R-3"
• All parcels are proposed to be rezoned to "High Density Residential R-4"
3. Apartment complex north of Golden Valley Road and west of Decatur Avenue
• 1 parcel currently. zoned "Medium Density Residential R-3"
• Parcel is proposed to be rezoned to "Light Industrial"
• Note that it requires a 4/5 vote of the City Council to change a residential zoning
designation to anon-residential zoning designation.
4. Southeast corner of Interstate 394 and U.S. Highway 169
• 3 parcels currently zoned "Industrial"
• All parcels are proposed to be rezoned to "Commercial"
5. Southeast corner of Winnetka Avenue and Highway 55
• 15 parcels currently zoned "Single Family Residential R-1"
• 1 parcel currently zoned "Institutional I-4"
• All parcels are proposed to be rezoned to "Medium Density Residential R-3"
• While certain traffic data exist for this location, it may prove beneficial to wait
until a specific development is proposed for this site prior to additional study.
The Public Works Department has outlined the necessary steps for
implementing a Traffic Impact Study (TIS), should the Council decide to pursue
that in the future. Additional information pertaining to this matter is attached.
6. Southwest corner of Glenwood Avenue and Highway 55
• 14 parcels currently zoned "Single Family Residential R-1"
• All parcels are proposed to be rezoned to "Moderate Density Residential R-2"
7. Southwest corner of Xenia Avenue and Glenwood Avenue
• 2 parcels currently zoned "Single Family Residential R-1"
• All parcels are proposed to be rezoned to "Medium Density Residential R-3"
8. Southwest corner of Interstate 394 and Highway 100
• 1 parcel currently zoned "Commercial"
• Parcel is proposed to be rezoned to "Business and Professional Offices"
If the City Council favors leaving the parcels in their existing zoning categories, then the
General Land Use Map must be revised to reflect that decision. Revising the General Land
Use Plan Map would require an informal public hearing of the Planning Commission and a
public hearing of the City Council. Revising the General Land Use Plan Map would also
require the approval of the Metropolitan Council.
By law, the City must publish notification of public hearings for rezoning petitions. If the City
chooses, individual notices may be sent out to property owners as well. In total 48 parcels are
proposed to be rezoned. Mailing notices to 48 parcels at the United States Postal Service's
standard mailing rate ($.44/letter) would cost $21.12.
It is typical that public hearing notifications be mailed to property owners who live within 500
feet of affected properties. There are a total of 646 properties that are located within 500 feet
of the 48 parcels proposed to be rezoned. To notify these properties, as well as the original
48 parcels, there is an estimated mailing cost of 284.24. This cost does not reflect printing
or assembling the letters.
In certain occasions it is possible to obtain a lower rate for bulk mailing through an
independent printer and courier. However, because the 646 mailings are not concentrated in
one area, it is unlikely that bulk mailing rates could apply to this situation.
Attachments
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Date: September 24, 2010
To: Tom Burt, City Manager
Public Works
763.593.8030 / 763.593.3988 (fax)
Through: Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public Works
Jeff Oliver, PE, City Engineer
From: Mark Ray, EIT
Subject: Harold Avenue Traffic Impact Study
On March 17, 2009, the City adopted the Comprehensive Plan, which identified a
change in land use from Single Family (R-1) to Medium-High and Medium-Low density
for properties located on Harold Avenue between Winnetka Avenue and Glenwood
Avenue, excluding the Spirit of Hope Church. The attached map shows the location of
these properties. In order to comply with Minnesota Statutes 473.865 subd. 3, the City's
zoning map and comprehensive plan should be consistent. In consultation with
Planning Staff, either the zoning map should be modified to be consistent with the
comprehensive plan (or vice versa) by May 26, 2011, which is one year after the Plan
was adopted by the Metropolitan Council.
Council has expressed questions about the potential traffic generation related to the
change in land use and subsequent redevelopment of properties on Harold Avenue,
and has directed staff to develop the scope for a traffic study that would document the
probable traffic impacts as well as identify the needed improvements to mitigate these
impacts.
The proposed Traffic Impact Study (TIS) will expand on the 2000 study prepared by
Short Elliot Hendrickson (SEH). The 2000 SEH study focused on the number of trips
that would be generated and distributed by ahigh-density residential development. The
2000 study also provided trip distribution onto the adjacent streets, but did not include
any additional analysis of traffic impacts due to the new trips.
The proposed TIS will use the trip distribution percentages identified in the 2000 study,
but instead of focusing on the impacts of a specific development, the TIS will look at the
impacts of potential developments allowed under the proposed rezoning classifications.
The objectives of the TIS are:
1. Quantify existing traffic conditions at the following intersections:
a. Winnetka Avenue and Harold Avenue
b. Winnetka Avenue and TH 55
c. TH 55 and Rhode Island Avenue
d. TH 55 and Glenwood Avenue, and
e. Glenwood Avenue and Harold Avenue.
2. Quantify traffic conditions at the five intersections considering either an R-2 or
R-3 development scenario.
3. Identify any traffic issues associated with existing and potential developments.
4. Provide mitigation measures for any identified issues
Attached to this memo is the proposal from SEH. To help reduce the cost of the study,
existing Mn/DOT traffic count data will be used, and Public Works staff will assist in the
data collection and initial analysis phases. These cost saving measures are identified in
the attached scope under Task 1. SEH staff will assist in initial analysis phase (Task 1),
but the majority of the work will be by City staff. Tasks 2 and 3 will be completed by
SEH staff as specialized software is needed for the analysis.
The estimated cost of the study is approximately $17,000. However, due to the
availability of MnDOT traffic counts and the ability of Public Works staff to assist with
data collection, the direct cost to SEH is approximately $10,360.
If you have questions, please contact Jeannine Clancy.
Attachments
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Joe Hogeboom, City Planner
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Jeannine Clancy
Director of Public Works
City of Golden Valley
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Golden Valley, MN 55427
Dear Jeannine:
Thanks for the opportunity to provide professional services to the City of Golden Valley related to
performnig a traffic study of potential land use chaages for parcels located near Harold Avenue and
Rhode Island Avenue. This letter serves as a Supplemental Letter Agreement in accordance with the
Agreement for Professional services behveen the City of Golden Valley and Short Elliott Hendrickson
Inc. (SEH). The study report will document expected traffic demands and mitigation that maybe needed
to facilitate future redevelopment of the area as R2 or R3. The report will advise on the viability of these
alternatives with and without re-opening of Rhode Island Avenue south of TH 55.
Enclosed is a detailed work plan and fee estimate to provide these services. The approach to preparing the
traffic study assumes that SEH and City staff will work together. Tasks to be performed by City staff are
clearly identified in the work plan.
SEH proposes to be compensated for the scope of services proposed in the agreement on an hourly basis.
Compensation will be based on the hourly cost of personnel plus reimbursable expenses, including
reproductions, mileage and equipment. The fee estimate forthese services is $10,360.00.
If this document satisfactorily sets forth your understanding of our agreement, please sign the space below
and return one copy to our office. We look forward to working with you and your staff on this project,
Thanks for the opportunity to. continue cvorking with the City of Golden Valley.
ectively su "tted,
Michael E. Kotila, P.E.
Principal /Project Manager
RE: Golden Valley, Minnesota
SEH No. GOLDV P-113792
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Labor Based Costs $ 10,270.00
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Task 1.0 -Traffic"'Forecast
1.1 Data Collection
Conduct a 2-person 2hr AM and 2hr PM peak period tuming USE MnDOT Counts (August 2006)
movement count at Winnetka and TH 55
Conduct a 2-person 2hr AM and 2hr PM peak period tuming USE MnDOT Counts (August 2006)
movement count at Rhode Island and TH 55
Conduct a 2-person 2hr AM and 2hr PM peak period tuming USE MnDOT Counts (August 2006)
movement count at Glenwood and TH 55
Conduct a 1-person 2hrAM and 2hr PM peak period tuming gy Golden Valley Staff (using SEH provided digital counting boards)
movement count at Winetka and Harold Ave
Conduct a 1-person 2hr AM and 2hr PM peak period tuming By Golden Valley Staff (using SEH provided digital counting boards)
movement count at Glenwood and Harold Ave
1.2 Trip Generation
Develop AM. PM and daily trip generation totals for Existing land uses By Golden Valley Staff
and R3 and R4 redevelopment scenarios
1.3 Trlp Dlstrlbution
Based upon trip distribution assumptions from 2000 traffic study,
distribute AM and PM trips for each of the 2 proposed development By Golden Valley Staff
scenarios (assuming no access to/from Rhode Island south of TH 55)
Based upon trip distribution assumptions from 2000 traffic study,
distribute AM & PM trips for each of the 2 proposed development gy Golden Valley Staff
scenarios (assuming there is access to/from Rhode Island south of TH
55)
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Harold Ave/Rhode Island Area -Traffic Impact Sfudy (TIS)
Work Plan Details
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Sr. Trans. Traffic Grade. Traffic Senior GIS ~ Admen Asst
Title Eng. /Prof. Engineer, PE Engineer ~-~ Specialist
WURK TASKS M r. _ TOTAL
Name Milce Kotila Graham ' Jerilyn Mike i~A/L0
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1.4 Traffic Forecast Exhibits and Memorandum
Prepare 3 exhib'ds representing traffic forecast conditions; the exhibits
will include existing and forecast trips for intersections that may have
capacity or operational concerns; exhibits will also include new trip
routing for development trips on other streets (i.e. Ridgeway Road and ,
others shown in the 2000 exhibits)
- Existing AM & PM By Golden Valley Staff
- R2 AM & PM wo acxess at Rhode Island
- R3 AM&PM with acx:ess at Rhode Island
Prepare a brief memorandum communicating forecast results and any
pertinent observations, findings from the data collection and
forecasting exercise.
1.6 Research, Review and Confirmation of Findings
Assist City staff with trip generation researoh, distribution methodology; 2 2 4
and confirmation of traffic forecast findings;
Task 1.0 Total Hours 2 2 4
Task 1.0 Deliverables: Traffic forecast exhibits and memorandum
Task 2.0 ~ Analysis ar~rt~l Report
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2.1 Synchro/Slmtrafflc Modeling and Analysis
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Acquire signal operation/timing plans from MnDOT and construct the
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base traffic model
Traffic analysis will include 10 scenarios focused on 5 intersections: 4 24 28
• Existing Conditions AM
• Existing Conditions PM
• R2 Development AM - No Access at Rhode Island
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Harold Ave/Rhode Island Area - Traffic Impact Study (TIS)
Work Plan Details
Reimbursab/e Expenses
Estimated Mileage Costs _ 40 $0.500 $ 20.00
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Counting Boards 4 $10 $40.00
Tube Counters $25
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Miscellaneous External Expenses $30.00
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Harold Ave/Rhode Island Area -Traffic Impact Study (TIS)
Work Plan Details
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WORK TASKS
Title Sc. Trans..
Eng. t Prof. -
M r. Traffic
Engineer, PE Grad. Traffic
Engineer Senior GIS
Specialist Admin Asst
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Mame Mike Kotila Graham
Johnson - __
Jerilyn
Svrensan 'Mike
Steurnagel KA/LO
• R2 Development PM - No Access at Rhode
• R3 Development AM - No Access at Rhode
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• R3 Development PM - No Access at Rhode
• R2 Development AM -With Access at Rhode Island
• R2 Development PM -With Access at Rhode Island
• R3 Development AM -With Access at Rhode Island
• R3 Development PM -With Access at Rhode Island
Create traffic operations summary tables for all scenarios 1 4 b
Develop and analyse mitigation measures for each scenario; 1 4 5
Prepare 4 mitigation concept exhibits (assumes 1 exhibit with common
mitigations foram & pm for each of 4 build scenarios) 1 8 8 17
2.2 Report
Prepan: Draft Traffic Impact Study (TIS) Report 2 8 2 12
Prepare Final Traffic Impact Study (TIS) Report 1 2 1 4
Task 2A Total Hours 4 8 54 8 3 77
Task 2.0 Deliverables: Draft and FinaiTraffic Impact SfudyReports includes exhibits from Task 1 and mitigation concepts from Task 2.1~
Task 3.0 -.Project Management and Me~>iings;
3.1 Meetings -Preparation and attendance for Project Meetings (Assume 6 6 '
2 meetings)
Project Management -Client communications, progress reports,
3.2
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invoices, staff oversight and QA/QC
Task 3.0 Total Hours 40 2 12
Task 3.U Deliverables: Schedule, Progress Reports, Meeting Summaries '
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btoderate Density (R-2) Residential
Medium Densit`~ (R-3) Residential
High Density (R-4) Residential
2010.2030
GENERAL LAND USE PLAN
Residential
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Medium-Low Density to +is,uots pnr acre
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Finance
763-593-8013 / 763-593-8109 (fax)
Executive Summary
Golden Valley Council/Manager Meeting
October 12, 2010
Agenda Item
5. 2011-2012 Proposed Budget -Other Funds
Prepared By
Sue Virnig, Finance Director
Summary
At the Council/Manager meeting, the Council will be reviewing the following funds:
• Water and Sewer Utility Fund (Enterprise)
• Brookview Golf Course (Enterprise)
• Vehicle Maintenance Fund (Internal Service Fund)
Appropriate staff will be in attendance to discuss the proposed budgets for these divisions
and answer questions from the Council.
Attachments
2011-2012 Proposed Budget -Other Funds (3 ring notebook, loose in agenda packet)
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Valley
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Finance
763-593-8013 / 763-593-8109 (fax)
Executive Summary
Golden Valley Council/Manager Meeting
October 12, 2010
Agenda Item
6. 2011-2015 Capital Improvement Program
Prepared By
Sue Virnig, Finance Director
Summary
Staff will be present at the October 12 Council/Manager meeting to answer questions on the
2011-2015 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The Planning Commission will review the
document at their October 25 meeting. Those minutes will be shared with Council before the
Council/Manager meeting on November 9. The document will be presented at the December
7 Council Meeting for approval. After approval, the document will be bound and distributed.
The review of this document is earlier due to the approval of the levy and budgets on
December 7.
Attachments
2011-2015 CIP (3 ring notebook, loose in agenda packet)