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GOLDEN VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
Golden Valley City Hall, 7800 Golden Valley Road
Council Conference Room
Monday, August9, 1999
7pm
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I. Approval of Minutes - July 12, 1999
II. Reports on Meetings of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority, City
Council and Board of Zoning Appeals
. III. Other Business
A. Review of Attendance
B. Discussion - Draft Report on Park Element of the Comprehensive Plan
. IV. Adjournment
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Planning Commission Guidelines for Public Input
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The Planning Commission is an advisory body, created to advise the City Council on land use.
The Commission will recommend Council approval or denial of a land use proposal based upon .
the Commission's determination of whether the proposed use is permitted under the Zoning
Code and the Comprehensive Plan, and whether the proposed use will, or will not, adv~rsely
affect the surrounding neighborhood.
The Commission holds informal public hearings on land use proposals to enable you to learn,
first-hand, what such proposals are, and to permit you to ask questions and offer comments.
Your questions and comments become part of the record and will be used by the Council, along
with the Commission's recommendation, in reaching its decision.
With the completion of the informal public hearing(s) there will be a short recess before the
commission continues with the remainder of the agenda.
To aid in your understanding and to facilitate your comments and questions, the Commission
will utilize the following procedure:
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The Commission Chair will introduce the proposal and the recommendation from staff.
Commission members may ask questions of staff.
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The proponent will describe the proposal and answer any questions from the
Commission.
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The Chair will open the public hearing, asking first for those who wish to speak to so
indicate by raising their hands. The Chair may set a time limit for individual
questions/comments if a large number of persons have indicated a desire to speak.
Spokespersons for groups will have a longer period of time for questions/comments.
4. Please give your full name and address clearly when recognized by the <?hair.
Remember, your questions/comments are for the record.
5. Direct your questions/comments to the Chair. The Chair will determine who will answer
your questions.
6. Noone will be given the opportunity to speak a second time until everyone has had the
opportunity to speak initially. ,Please limit your second presentation to new information,
not rebuttal.
7. At the close of the public hearing, the Commission will discuss the proposal and take
appropriate action.
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Regular Meeting of the
Golden Valley Planning Commission
July 12, 1999
A regular meeting of the Planning Commission was held at the Golden Valley City Hall,
Council Chambers, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota, on Monday,
July 12, 1999. The meeting was called to order by Chair Pentel at 7:00 p.m.
Those present were Chair Pentel and Commissioners Eck, Groger, McAleese and
Shaffer. Commissioner Hoffman was absent. Also present were Beth Knoblauch, City
Planner and Tammi Hall, Recording Secretary.
I. Approval of Minutes - June 28. 1999
MOVED by Groger, seconded by Eck and motion carried unanimously to approve the
June 28, 1999 minutes as submitted.
II. Informal Public Hearina - Minor Subdivision - Preliminary Plat for: Mills
Jersev Avenue Addition
Applicant:
Mary Jayne Mills
Address:
6835 Glenwood Avenue, Golden Valley, Minnesota
Purpose:
To allow for the creation of two lots. Lot 1 would be vacant and
available for the construction of a single-family dwelling. Lot 2
would contain the existing house and garage.
City Planner Beth Knoblauch stated that the applicant is requesting a minor subdivision
of her property which would create two lots. The lot at the front end of the property
could be sold for residential development. The existing house and garage would
remain on the rear lot. Knoblauch stated that the staff memo prepared by the Director
of Planning and Development, Mark Grimes, indicated that a variance would be
required for the existing three-stall garage because the subdivision places the garage
beside the existing house instead of its now conforming location behind the house. He
indicated that the variance request would need to be approved by the Board of Zoning
Appeals. Knoblauch stated that the subdivision chapter of City Code requires that lots
created through the subdivision process and all existing improvements must meet City
code. She indicated that it is possible that the non-:conformity will have to be corrected
rather than go through the variance process. Knoblauch indicated that correction of the
non-conformity could involve relocating the garage, demolishing the garage or attaching
- the garage to the house. Knoblauch indicated that she would recommend that the
subdivision be approved with the added condition that the issue of the non-conforming
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July 12, 1999
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garage will be resolved prior to City Council review. She stated that this would give her
an opportunity to discuss the situation with Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and
Development.
Knoblauch reviewed the considerations for approval of a minor subdivision outlined in
the staff memorandum. She stated that the proposed lots meet the requirements of the
applicable zoning district, with the exception of the non-conforming existing garage.
She indicated that both lots would front entirely on improved public streets and have a
minimum front setback of 35 feet from the street right-of-way line. She stated that the
newly created corner lot would exceed the minimum width requirement of 100 feet on
both Jersey Avenue and Glenwood Avenue. Knoblauch indicated that, according to
code, corner lots must be 100 feet wide at the front setback line. She indicated that the
rear of the corner lot is only 76 feet wide but because the lot is wider at the front it
meets the code requirement. Knoblauch indicated that the front property line on the
corner lot would be on Jersey Avenue. She added that Code requires that, on corner
lots, the front is determined by selecting the longer length (front to back vs. side to side)
of the property. She stated that the corner lot is 70 feet from front to back. It is 65 feet
wide at its widest point and 36 feet wide at its narrowest point.
Knoblauch stated that because the lot is bordered by Glenwood Avenue, which is a .
county road, Hennepin County has the right to review the subdivision. She stated that
the City has not yet received comments from Hennepin County regarding the
subdivision. She indicated that staff anticipates the county will require an additional
seven feet of right-of-way which is now shown on the plat.
Knoblauch briefly reviewed the remaining considerations outlined in the memorandum.
Knoblauch stated that staff recommends approval of the minor subdivision with the
following conditions including those found in the City Engineer's memo:
1. The final plat shall reflect standard easements along property lines and such
additional easements as the City Engineer may find desirable for public
purposes.
2. The final plat approval shall be withheld until receipt of comments from Hennepin
County and compliance with any applicable conditions listed therein.
3. A park dedication fee in the amount of $500 be received at the time of final plat
approval.
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Payment received of a deferred special assessment on Lot 1 at the State Aid
assessment rate in effect at the time of final plat approval.
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5. A revised address for Lot 2 must be obtained and include "Jersey Avenue".
6. Restoration from the water main right-of-way excavation will be required
consistent with the new street construction and as outlined in City Code.
7. The subdivision will be subject to the Tree Preservation and Grading, Drainage
and Erosion Control Ordinances.
8. Lot 1 must be brought into permanent compliance with City Code regarding
corner visibility. as part of this subdivision. This must be accomplished either with
six months of plat approval or construction of a house on Lot 1 which ever occurs
first.
9. All building code requirements must be adhered to.
10. Prior to final approval staff will re-evaluate the City Code provision regarding
existing non-conformities and if necessary the applicant shall be required to
relocate or demolish the existing garage as a condition of plat approval.
. Commissioner Groger asked how front and side property lines are determined on a
corner lot. Knoblauch stated that the longer distance is front to back.
Groger asked how the garage could be relocated on the property. Knoblauch
responded that detached garages could be five feet from the property line so it would
be possible to relocate the garage by moving it back, or an attached garage could be
constructed.
Groger stated that the corner lot is substantially smaller than the lot which contains the
existing house. He added that it also has the disadvantage of being located on a busy
street. He asked if the size of the corner lot could be increased to make it a more
desirable piece of property. Knoblauch responded that the applicant could voluntarily
increase the size of the corner lot but the City cannot require him to do so since both
lots meet City Code requirements for size.
There was brief discussion regarding the Code requirement that all detached garages
be located wholly behind the house.
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Walt Mills was present to represent his mother. He stated that she wants to stay in her
home but there is too much property to maintain so selling a portion of the property
seemed like a reasonable solution.
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July 12, 1999
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Chair Pentel opened the informal public hearing.
Gregg Hackett, 130 Jersey Avenue, was present. He stated that he was in favor of the
subdivision. He said he would not be in favor of demolishing the garage. He indicated
the house was built in the 1940s and the garage blends in with the house. He added
that it is in need of repair, but he felt there were more acceptable 'alternatives than
demolition. He encouraged the Commission to recommend approval of the minor
subdivision.
Chair Pentel closed the informal public hearing.
Pentel stated that she agreed that demolition of the garage should be avoided.
Commissioner McAleese stated that he would not support approval of the subdivision.
He stated that the issue with the non-conforming garage needs to be resolved before
the subdivision can be approved.
Commissioner Eck asked how far the garage would need to be moved to be in
compliance with Code. Pentel responded that it would need to be moved back 11.6
feet.
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Knoblauch stated that when a property is subdivided City Code requires that the lots
and all existing improvements comply with City Code. She stated that in some
situations the non-conformities may be insignificant but there is concern with setting
precedent. She indicated that in situations where the non-conformities have significant
impact it may be difficult to enforce the Code if the City has not been consistent about
enforcing it in the past.
Groger stated that he was more concerned with the size of the lot, but that he would
support the subdivision since the lot size meets City requirements.
MOVED by Groger, seconded by Eck, to recommend approval of the minor subdivision
with the conditions recommended by staff including the added condition that the issue
of the garage will be resolved before it goes to City Council. There was discussion as
to the possible outcomes in resolving the garage issue. Shaffer stated that it can be
difficult when these types of situations come before the Board of Zoning Appeals
because the subdivision has already been approved. He indicated that this type of non-
conformity would probably not be allowed in the case of new construction. Knoblauch
stated that Grimes has suggested the variance request be reviewed by the Board of
Zoning Appeals prior to City Council review of the minor subdivision. She indicated that
if this process were followed the minor subdivision would not be approved by Council
until the Board of Zoning Appeals had the opportunity to review the variance request. .
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July 12, 1999
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Knoblauch stated that she felt the Board of Zoning Appeals should review the variance
request after the subdivision was approved by City Council because the Board of
Zoning Appeals reviews only existing conditions and the lot as it exists prior to the
subdivision does not require a variance. McAleese asked for clarification regarding the
procedure if the subdivision is approved by Council and the variance is subsequently
rejected by the Board of Zoning Appeals. Knoblauch responded that the property
owner could appeal to the City Council. McAleese stated that the alternatives would be
to grant a variance or correct the non-conformity. Shaffer stated that the Board of
Zoning Appeals can also leave the existing structure as non-conforming, allowing it to
remain in its current location but ensuring that no future structure can be placed in the
same location once the existing structure reaches the end of its useful life. Shaffer
stated that he would be opposed to demolition of the garage as a solution. The motion
was carried. McAleese was opposed.
III. Reports on Meetinas of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. City
Council and Board of Zonina Appeals
There were no reports.
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IV. Other Business
A. Discussion - Draft Report on 1-394 Corridor Study - Preliminary Design
Recommendations
The Commission reviewed the Preliminary Planning Commission Report on the 1-394
Corridor land Use Study Design Charge prepared by Knoblauch.
Pentel suggested that the first sentence in the third paragraph on the first page refer to
City "involvement" in long term community development activities rather than City
"participation". "Involvement" should also replace "participation" in the second
sentence.
Pentel stated that she was concerned with including the Circle Downs apartments in the
study area due to the possible threat to existing affordable housing. Knoblauch stated
that existing related plans, such as the housing plan, will have to be considered in
relation to the 1-394 corridor study.
Pentel stated that the Commission might benefit from input from design professionals.
She suggested that funding for this be included in the budget.
Groger suggested that the paragraph on data collection make reference to traffic and its
. impact on the area.
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July 12, 1999
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Pentel expressed concern with conducting a survey via the Internet since not all
residents have access to this technology. Knoblauch responded that the input from the
web site would not be scientific. She stated that it would simply provide an additional
avenue for residents to provide input.
Knoblauch stated that the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) would set a
date for a joint meeting with the Planning Commission. She indicated that the
preliminary report would be provided to the HRA prior to the joint meeting.
Pentel suggested that the data collection paragraph should include information
regarding City investment in this area to date. Knoblauch responded that Don Taylor,
City Finance Director, could provide this information at the joint meeting. Pentel stated
that this information should also be available to the public.
V. Adiournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Richard Groger, Secretary
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MEMORANDUM
DATE:
TO:
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RE:
August 4, 1999
Golden Valley Planning Commission
Mary Dold, Planning Assistant
REVIEW OF ATTENDANCE
According to the Planning Commission By-Laws, the Chair is to review the
attendance of the commissioners in February and August. Below you will find an
attendance record for the last five months. Attached is a recall of the attendance
that was reviewed in February for the previous six months.
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS
ATTENDANCE FOR 1999
March through July
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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS
ATTENDANCE FOR 1998
September through December
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS
ATTENDANCE FOR 1999
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Comprehensive Pian
Park Section
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CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
PARK SECTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Mission... I" II................ ...... I' II.............................. .........................1.......... 1
Introduction ....................1........................ ........ ...................................... I 1
Background....................I... ................. ..... .... I' ....... ............1................1.... 1
Park Systems Classification ... I....... ......... ..... ...... ................ ...1............ 1
Park Locations and Acreage ..............................................................2
Urban Trails '1 ....................................................... II .... .... ............. .....4
Parks & Recreation: Goals and Policies ...................................................... 6
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Land Acquisition, Facility Development and Maintenance .................... 6
Recreation ................ .................. ~............ ................................... ..... 7
Trail System..................................................................................... 8
Natural Resources......... .... .................... ........... .'............................... 9
Exhibit A - Parks & Open Space Map........................................................ 12
Exhibit B - Priority Items.. ................................. ............ ................... ........ 13
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MISSION
The mission of the Golden Valley Park & Recreation Department shall be to provide and
maintain sufficient, attractive parks and scenic areas for the beauty and leisure time ac-
tivities of the community, and to provide wholesome recreation for the entire family.
Consistent with this mission, every opportunity shall be afforded, with financial limits, to
plan, procure, develop and maintain parks and recreation resources.
INTRODUCTION
Parks, playgrounds and other public and semi-public open spaces in Golden Valley must
be continually assessed, maintained and upgraded if the City is to retain its image as an
attractive and pleasant suburban community.
Along with providing adequate and convenient recreational opportunities for all resi-
dents, parks furnish visual contrasts within the more densely built-up sectors and can
help to better define the image and form of developing and redeveloping areas as well.
Parks can provide a measure of relief from the monotony of buildings, industrial areas,
parking lots, shops, streets and other urban features, thereby imparting a psychological
uplift to its surroundings - a value which is often difficult to express in terms of dollars.
Well-kept parks with attractive facilities and open space areas act as positive influences
to preserve the character of the community and to help deter any deteriorating influ-
ences since private properties tend to be well maintained.
Therefore, it can be" concluded that parks serve as an essential resource amenity in
communities by keeping property values high, preserving certain areas for scenic and
utilitarian qualities, maintaining a certain image for the areas and providing varied rec-
reational experiences and opportunities.
BACKGROUND
A. PARK SYSTEMS CLASSIFICATION
Under the general heading of park systems, the various types of public recrea-
tion areas are normally established to provide for the two principle forms of ac-
tivities - active community/neighborhood parks, and passive open space/nature
areas.
In evaluating the recreation facilities in Golden Valley, the following classifica-
tions have been utilized.
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Neighborhood Parks: an active area designed for intensive use by children and
family groups close to home and affording opportunities for informal recreation
and possibly some scheduled activities for all ages.
Community Parks: a larger, active play area providing for a greater variety of
play experiences and activities.
Regional Parks: a large park area providing broad expanses of natural scenery
and capable of accommodating large numbers of people. It often includes special
facilities of area-wide interest.
Special Facilities: includes such facilities as play lots, squares and plazas, public
beaches, swimming pools, parkway systems, golf course facilities, greenbelts,
drainageways, trails, and any other facilities of a special nature for which stan-
dards are difficult to formulate and whose number, location and distribution Is
dependent upon a number of factors such as physical conditions, natural ameni-
ties, opportunities for acquisition and public demand.
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PARK LOCATIONS AND ACREAGE
Golden Valley's park system was developed with the neighborhood in mind. At-
tractive park facilities (community and neighborhood parks) and nature areas are
scattered throughout the City in order that the maximum number of residents
are provided with close proximity to the nearest recreational area.
The following list describes the existing park system in the City. This includes a
park's classification, location and size. Generally, the City's community parks are
larger than the neighborhood park facilities. Each facility is geographically lo-
cated on the map, Exhibit A.
Community Parks....................... Location ..................................... Acres
Brookview Park................................Winnetka Ave. & Brookview Pkwy. ..... 33.0
Gearty Park .......... ......................... ..3101 Regent..... ................1................ 4.7
Hampshire Park ...............................Olympia & Louisiana.......................... 11.0
Lakeview Park........................ ..... .... .Olympia & Hillsboro.............. .............. 5.0
Lions Park .......................................Harold & Glenwood ...........................20.0
Medley Hills Park..............................Ensign & 23re1 Ave. ............................11.0.
Schaper Park ...................................Hwy. 55 and Ottawa ......................... 14.0
Scheid Park ........................ ............ .Duluth & Toledo........................... ..... 11.4
Wesley Park.....................................Wesley Dr. & Orkla............................ 19.0
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Neighborhood Parks .
Glenvlew Terrace Park.................Zenlth & Manor Dr. .................................5.0
Golden Oaks Park........................Valders & Plymouth................................. 2.0
Natchez Park.....I.I............ 1..1.... ..201 Natchez..... 1....................1.............. I' 6.0
North Tyrol Park .........................4300 Sunset Ridge .................................. 9.4
Seeman Park ..............................1101 Florida Ave. .................................... 4.6
South Tyrol Park .........................1501 Kaltem Lane................................... 2.9
Stockman Park. I.... I... ................ ..Adell & Major......... ............ ....... I' ............ 1.3
Wildwood Park............................Duluth & Pennsylvania............................. 5.0
Yosemite Park.... ........1....... ....... ..351 yosemite....... I' ................ ......1.. ........ 1.2
Mini-Park
St. Croix .....................................5850 St. Croix Ave. .................................1.0
Special Use Facility
Brookvlew Golf Course ................100 Brookview Parkway......................... 146.7
Honeywell Little League Area .......6600 Sandburg Road.................:............ 11.0
Open Spacel Nature Areas
Bassett Creek Nature Area...........2130 Zane Ave........................................ 7.6
Brlarwood Wildlife/Bird Sanct. ......2500 Unity............................................. 19.0
Honeywell Pond ..........................1800 Douglas Dr. .................................... 3.6
Laurel Avenue Ponds................... 7100 Laurel Ave.... .................. ............... 15.2
Laurel Avenue (Kings Creek)........6200 Laurel Ave...................................... 2.0
South Cortlawn ...........................6600 Laurel Ave. S. ................................ 17.3
Mary Hills Park............................Golden Valley Rd. & Bonnie Lane ............ 14.2
Outlot #1 ....................................2300 Noble Ave. N. ................................. 2.9.
Pennsylvania Woods.....................23rd & Rhode Island .................:............. 22.6
Rice Lake Nature Area .................4120 Bassett Creek Dr............................. 9.3
St. Croix Nature Area ..................5850 St. Croix Ave. ................................. 1.0
Tree Farm ..................................Plymouth Ave. and Orkla Dr..................... 2.0
Western Avenue Marsh................Western & Winnetka .............................. 21.0
In terms of acreage, it would appear that the City of Golden Valley is amply pro-
vided for in total amounts of dedicated park and open space land. Of the estab-
lished parks, nature areas and special use facilities owned and operated by the
City of Golden Valley, there are a total of 462 acres. Of this, 166.5 acres are in
community and neighborhood parks, 137.7 acres In nature areas, and 158 acres
in Brookview Golf Course and the Honeywell Little League area, special use fa-
cilities.
In addition to the city-owned open space and park facilities, Golden Valley resi-
dents have many other park acres in the municipality for their use. Theodore
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Wirth Park (owned and maintained by the Minneapolis Park Board but largely lo-
cated in the City of Golden Valley), has 517 acres il) Golden Valley. Also, the. City
of Golden Valley has agreements with General Mills, Independent School District
#281,Breck School and the State Arts School, which add another 100 acres for
resident use. In total, public park property totals approximately 1,068 acres. In
Golden Valley, the total acreage of nature areas, community and neighborhood
parks is 304 acres, or about 14.5 acres per 1,000 residents. This does not in-
clude the 158 acres for Brookview Golf Course and the Honeywell Little League
area, special use facilities.
Many of the small sites are located within V4 mile of residential areas, while all
are within V2 mile of a municipal site. However, not all sites are within easy ac-
cessibility of many small neighborhoods due to numerous barriers. .
While the park and recreation acreage appears sufficient, there still remain a
number of opportunities to add to the system by further acquisitions, particularly
as related to the environmental or preservative type of park holdings and
through an active park development program. It should be noted that the com-
munity has developed, for the most part, on the single family, large lot premise,
a situation which acts to make dedicated park sites not as critical of a require-
ment as it would be in more dense development situations.
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The community park at Brookview is seemingly large enough, blJt since this
represents the one and only community-wide special use facility, every effort
should be made to enhance it within designated and logical directions. The 21-
acre City-owned tract east of Winnetka and north of Western Avenue forms a
logical extension potential for combining the active site with the passive.
Augmenting the public recreation sites are a number of private or semi-privately
maintained areas which tend to serve a segment of the population needs. The
largest facility is the 152 acre Golden Valley Country Club to the east of the Civic
Center. Others include the various facilities provided by the public and private
schools alike. Other specialized facilities are available at the Brookview Recrea-
tion Area, including the Brookview Community Center, an 18-hole golf course,
Par 3 golf course, driVing range, pro shop and grill. Every effort should be made
to cooperate with other agencies in order to perpetuate maximum recreational
services.
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C. URBAN TRAILS (See Transportation Plan)
The City of Golden Valley is nearly complete in the development of a 50 mile ur-
ban trail system. (The present system links various neighborhoods with parks,
schools, and the Civic Center area.)
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The urban trail is one of the most effective forms of open space when laid along
the routes people travel, walk or live. The spaces provide the maximum visual
impact and the maximum physical access. Broad expanses of open space tend to
be under-utilized, for it is the perimeter that is most readily available to the
greatest number. Furthermore, it typically cuts cross-sectionally through urban
regions, bordering industrial, commercial, residential, and green areas. Thus, it
provides easy access to a great number of people as they engage in a variety of
activities. The development of the trail system throughout the community would
entail additional acquisition or controlling procedures to enable such linkage, a
situation which would conceivably add an entirely new approach to the present
way of establishing sites, as well as provide considerable new acreage to the al-
ready large holdings of the City.
(For further discussion on_urban trails, see the Transportation Plan.)
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GOLDEN VALLEY
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE
PARKS AND RECREATION: GOALS AND POLICIES
Updated
4/21/98
6/17/98
10/30/98
6/24/99
I. LAND ACQUISmON, FACILITY DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE
Goals
1. To develop appropriate park and recreation areas and facilities to serve the existing and future
needs of citizens.
2. Continue to implement an excellent maintenance system that maximizes the available re-
sources and provides for high quality parks and facilities.
Policies
1. The City will continue to foster efforts to retain historically significant elements within the
community .
2. The City will continue to provide input to the Metropolitan Parks. Commission, Minnesota De-
partment of Natural Resources, Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District and the Minneapolis
Park and Recreation Board.
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3. The City will continue to coordinate and cooperate with adjacent communities, Suburban Hen-
nepin Regional Park District, the State of Minnesota and the Metropolitan Council in park plan-
ning, programming, and development efforts.
4. The City will continue to evaluate the acquisition and development of neighborhood parks in
order that each neighborhood service area as illustrated on the city map, is adequately served
with appropriate recreational facilities.
S. The City will continue to investigate available grants from regional, state, and federal agencies
to obtain funding assistance for park and recreation planning, administration, acquisition,
physical development, and programming efforts.
6. The City will continue to look for opportunities to provide special use recreation facilities for
broad community use such as a swimming pool, swimming beaches, amphitheater, ice arena,
drama production/concert theater, multi-use gym facility and youth center.
The City will strive to maintain and acquire properties that provide connections between exist-
ing open spaces and parks.
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8. The City will continue to maintain, improve and re-evaluate Brookvlew Golf Course to provide
. an excellent golfing facility for the public.
9. To continue development of the parklands acquired by the City in accordance with the City of
Golden Valley Capital Improvement Plan.
10. To acquire land or expand existing land for parks where it is deemed beneficial (i,'e., Wesley,
Lakeview, Scheid).
l1.To work cooperatively with the school districts and other agencies or businesses in order to
maximize the joint use of facilities.
Objectives
1. The City will review its park land dedication requirements to ensure that they are consistent
with current land values or acreage factors.
2. The City will continue to develop park and recreation facilities which minimize the maintenance
demands on the City as much as possible through appropriate planning, use of durable, qual-
ity materials, and labor-saving devices and practices, while maintaining high standards of
quality of appearance and conditions.
.3. The City will continue to provide a public golf course facility to include an 18-hole regulation
course, 9-hole par three course, driving range, putting/chipping-sand/green areas for warm-
up, concessions, pro-shop and all other amenities considered appropriate for the operation of
a full scale golf facility.
II. RECREATION
Goals
1. To provide a balance of recreation and leisure opportunities to meet the diverse needs of the
community, including all age groups and ability levels.
2. To deliver a variety of recreation and leisure programs in a flexible manner that is responsive
to the changing needs, interests, and circumstances of the community.
Policies
1. The City will continue to cooperate with the school districts in promoting community use of
school facilities (i.e. SWimming pools, playfields, gymnasiums, and theaters).
.2. The City will continue to collaborate with other agencies in the provision of recreation and lei-
sure programs for special populations.
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3. The City will periodically monitor user satisfaction and solicit new program ideas through par-
. ticipant evaluations.
4. The City will undertake entrepreneurial recreation program activities whenever feasible.
5. The City will cooperate with public and private entities to provide recreation and leisure op-
portunities and utilize, to the fullest extent possible, the recreational facilities located within
Golden Valley.
6. To develop recreation program budget priorities that ensures quality leisure opportunities.
7. To provide an excellent golfing opportunity for the public in a flexible manner that is responsive
to the changing needs of the consumers of this leisure activity.
Objectives
1. The City will continue to provide direct recreational services while at the same time encourage
and enable programs provided by other agencies and groups.
2. The City will continue to recruit and utilize seasonal part-time employees and volunteers in or-
der to assist in implementing the city's recreation programs.
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III. TRAIL SYSTEM
Goals
1. To strive for a citywide interconnected trail system that meets the recreational and transpor-
tational needs of the citizens of Golden Valley in a safe and environmentally sensitive manner.
2. To provide a citywide trail system that provides access to possible state and county trails, as
well as trails in surrounding communities.
Policies
1. The City will continue to work toward the development of a citywide trail system to serve as a
recreation facility. and provide for alternative modes of transportation within the City.
2. The City will encourage development of trail linkages to provide safe and convenient access to
and between parks, schools, neighborhoods, shopping areas, and other destinations.
.3. The City will continue to review development proposals for conformance with adopted policies
. pertaining to trails and make recommendations consistent with the needs of the community.
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4. The City will cooperate with adjacent communities to coordinate trail system connections be-
. tween the communities (I.e., Hwy. 100 underpass near Dawnview Terrace).
5. The City will cooperate with state, regional, and county agencies In the formulation of a com-
prehensive trail system that enhances access to facilities both inside and outside the city, and
avoids duplication.
6. The City will continue to work with Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District to provide trails
along the major arterials within the community.
7. The City will work with the appropriate authorities to identify and utilize railroad and utility
rights-of-way for trail purposes when opportunities arise.
, 8. The City will periodically review its trail design and maintenance practices to ensure that they
remain consistent with accepted designs that accommodate user needs.
9. The City will periodically analyze the need for additional signals, signage, or special crossing
facilities to enhance trail safety at high-volume traffic intersections.
Objectives
.1. The City will continue to improve its trail signage and public information program pertaining to
the citywide trail system for safe use of the trails.
IV. NATURAL RESOURCES
Goals
1. To strive for adequate protection, preservation, enhancement and development of natural re-
sources within the City such as water bodies, wetlands, swimming beaches, public water ac-
cesses, scenic views, woodlands, prairies, and wildlife habitats.
2. To expand knowledge and understanding of the City's natural resources and eco-system in or-
der to protect them from detrimental impacts.
Policies
1. The City will continue to review development proposals for conformance with adopted ordi-
nances regarding tree preservation, water quality, wetland protection and mitigation, and
shoreland protection.
. 2. The City will work with developers to provide permanent open space areas or cash in lieu of
land in development plans.
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3. The City will encourage private property owners to protect and maintain natural resources on
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. their property, emphasizing an educational approach where possible and effective.
4. The City will work to protect its parks and open space areas from unnecessary encroachment
or destruction from neighboring properties.
5. On public parklands, the City will utilize site planning, construction and maintenance techniques
to minimize negative impacts on the resource base.
6. The City will utilize or specify native plant materials in projects on City property to the extent
possible.
7. The City will search for and, when appropriate, take advantage of opportunities to acquire tax
forfeit properties to add to the City's inventory of natural resource-based open space as appro-
priate.
8. The City will continue to identify and acquire, when feasible, significant habitat areas and areas
of unique plant and animal species to ensure their preservation.
9. The City will support efforts of the Metropolitan Parks Commission, Minnesota Department of
Natural Resources, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to protect and preserve endangered
and threatened species and their natural habitat.
. 10. The City recognizes the importance of wetlands for wildlife habitat, open space, storm water
management and aesthetics, and will work toward the policy of no net loss of wetlands within
its jurisdictional limits through administration of the Minnesota Wetlands Conservation Act.
11. The City will increase its emphasis on minimizing runoff volumes through implementation of
filtration and other practices that are environmentally acceptable technically and financially fea-
sible.
12. The City will continue to take a pro-active approach in efforts to identify and treat diseased
trees in a timely manner through implementation of the City's shade tree disease program.
13. The City will work with private property owners and developers to encourage preservation of
significant vegetation and reforestation.
14. The City is committed to both working under its own initiative and with other organizational
units to develop and test new techniques that will improve the effectiveness of natural resource
management efforts.
15. The City should work to provide, maintain, search for and develop public access parks and ar-
. eas on water bodies in the City of Golden Valley. Development may include, but is not limited
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to, public beaches, public boat accesses, fishing docks, lakeshore parks, picnic areas and scenic
. shore open space (I.e. Sweeney Lake and Twin Lake). .
16. The City will work to protect, and properly manage large open space areas within the City.
17. The City will strive to maintain and/or develop natural corridors to foster eco-system continuity.
Objectives
1. The City will continue to strive to maintain existing natural corridors connecting parks and open
space.
2. The City will continue to work with the school districts to expand school based environmental
education programs.
3. The City will continue to initiate inventories and analyses of its natural resources.
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PARKS, OPEN SPACES AND TRAILS
Comprehensive Plan 1999 - 2020
1\1,11 Park and Open Space*
D Possible Future Park Expansion
_ Schools and Public Facilities
D Open Water
D Wetlands National Wetlands Inventory, not fiald verified
(Minor adjustments made to soma wetlands)
Creeks
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Existing Local Trail
Proposed Local Trail
Regional Trail
Proposed Regional Trail
Pedestrian Bridge
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(For more dalalls on specific types of trails see "Getting Around
Golden Valley, Streets, Parks, Trails map.")
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* 1, Theodore Wirth Park is a Regional Park owned by the Minneapolis
Park Board, The park has 517 acres In Golden Valley,
2, Westwood Hills Environmental Educational Center is owned by the
City of SI. Louis Park, The park has 21 acres in Golden Valley,
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Exhibit A
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Golden Valley
July 1999
Comprehensive Plan 1999 - 2020
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CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - PARK SECTION
PRIORITY ITEMS
EXHIBIT B
The following list of projects has been selected by the Open Space and
Recreation Commission as priority items to be considered in the City's
Long Range Plan.
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. Major park at Sweeney Lake
. Purchase of underdeveloped and undeveloped land
. Multi-use community center
. Indoor multi-use soccer facility
. Amphitheater
. Soccer field with lights
. Archery range
. Environmental education facility
. Expanded city-wide trail network
. Purchase of General Mills land
. Tunnel under Winnetka Avenue from Area B along creek
. Indoor community theater
. Expand volunteer recognition
. Access trail under railroad between Schaper Park and city-owned lot
on Sweeney Lake
. Commuter trail
. Inline hockey rink
. Expanded golf opportunities
. Aggressive skate park
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