8-16-12AGENDA
Envision Connection Project Executive Board
August 16, 2012 7:00 p.m. Brookview Community Center, Conference Room
Board of Directors: Shep Harris, Chair, Blair Tremere, Vice Chair, Lynn Gitelis, Sharon Glover,
Jim Heidelberg, Cindy Inselmann, Helene Johnson, Philip Lund, Dean Penk,
Mike Schleif, Marshall Tanick,
Staff Liaison: Sandy Werts.
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Approval of the Minutes of May 10, 2012
4. Old Business
• Development of recommendation for City Council on Envision Board role and on 2012
program priorities (Request by City Council at April 10 meeting, minutes attached; review
of Council Resolution No. 07-35; review 1-19-12 Mayor's suggestions)
5. Reports and Updates
A. Ice Cream Social
B. Envision Award Presentation
C. Farmer's Market Booth — August 19, September16, October 9
D. 125th Anniversary Events
E. Lilac Planting
6. Communications
• The I -Neighbors Newsletter
• Home Depot Foundation Community Impact Grants
7. Other Business
8. Future Meetings — September 20 — (discussion of date change needed), October 18,
November 15, December 20
9. Adjournment
* If you have business to bring up — let us know at the time the agenda is approved, and it will be
inserted at the appropriate place on the agenda.
MINTUES
Envision Connection Project Executive Board
May 10, 2012 7 p.m. Brookview Community Center, Conference Room
Board of Directors: Blair Tremere, Vice Chair; Sharon Glover, Cindy Inselmann, Helene
Johnson, Philip Lund, Dean Penk, Mike Schleif, Marshall Tanick, Blair
Tremere
Directors Excused: Lynn Gitelis, Jim Heidelberg
Directors Absent:
Staff Liaison:
1. Call to Order
Shep Harris, chair; Marshall Tanick
Sandy Werts.
The meeting was called to order at 7
2. Approval of Agenda
The following items were add.
6. b. Letter from City Council
4. c. Bridge Builders
The agenda
3. Approval of th
4. Reports„ and Upda
A. Goldew
Lund pre k
community
the event.
am
utes aApril 19,
by vice chair
ghts Commission Task Force
by Penk to approve the minutes as
inforril-6tion about Valley Day and booth assignments for
iizatf rt. Lund would like to sign up people for CommonPlace at
ff V, teered to work at the CommonPlace booth.
• Hall of Fame — Tremere reported that they are still working on a location and
design for plaque.
• Time Capsule — the Time Capsule will be buried on Sunday, June 24 at the
first official day of the Market in the Valley. It will be located to the right of
the front door of City Hall.
C. Bridge Builders
Lund said there is now a Bridge Builder Feed on Common Place. The Golden
Valley Country Club is available June 16 or 23. The board selected June 23. Penk
will contact Tanick about the date.
5. Old Business
• Development of recommendation for City Council on Envision Board role and on
2012 program priorities (oral report of April 10 Council -Manager meeting; review of
Council Resolution No. 07-35; review 1-19-12 Mayor's suggestions)
Tremere opened the discussion saying he wou
7 — 35 and eliminate those points not applicabIli,
new points as applicable.
ibilitie
The Board reviewed the Mission and
add a list of accomplishments.
Werts will compile the suggestions
Discussion will continue at the next
6. Communications
7.
• Board and Commission Dinner
on Wednesday, May.30.
• Letter from City Coun(I: on Hur
distributed a. atter that the Cou
will send out j+he list she has
it to Tremere and:Penk _
e
to use the form of Resolution
se where necessary and add
suggestion was made to
CbrnC fission
likTask Force —Werts
e seifi',fo the Bridge Builders. Werts
ked if she would scan the letter and send
7. Future Meetings Jope 21; Jcrl,19, August 16
Juh&:Agenda items:
• 0olden Valle Days
• Icc,Cream $pcial
• Farmets��Market
• Envisi6n'4ward
9. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:56 pm
June 28, 2012
Board of Directors:
Directors Excused:
Directors Absent:
Staff Liaison:
1. Call to Order
Meeting Notes
Envision Connection Project Executive Board
7:30 p.m. Brookview Community Center, Conference Room
Blair Tremere, Vice Chair, Lynn Gitelis (by phone), Jim Heidelberg, Helene
Johnson, Dean Penk, Marshall Tanick (8:20 pm).
Cindy Inselmann, Phillip Lund, Mike Schleif
Shep Harris, chair; Sharon Glover
Sandy Werts.
The meeting was called to order at 7:50 pm by vice chair, Blair Tremere. There were not
enough members present for a quorum
2. Approval of Agenda
The agenda was approved as printed.
3. Approval of the Minutes of May 10, 2012
Approval was tabled because there wasn't a quorum.
4. Reports and Updates
A. Ice Cream Social
a. Sponsors — According to Tremere, Tanick will seek sponsors for $400 to $500 for
the event. Penk said that the Foundation could help. Werts said that the expenses
in 2011 were $740.
b. Distribution of Signs and Promotion Materials — Werts passed out a list of sign
placement from previous years. Board members selected locations to place signs.
c. Envision Booth — the Board said they would have a table and sell mugs and shirts
from both the 125th Anniversary and the City. The table would have Envision and
Bridge Builder material. This would be a good place to recruit for Bridge Builders.
Jennifer Mathwig said she would try to find volunteers to help with the Ice Cream
Social from Valley Volunteer Day volunteers.
d. Flash Photography — Werts relayed the communication she received from Flash
Photography. They would like to set up a booth to take photos of the patrons and
give them copies for free. Werts said they should be asked to give sponsorship
money to participate. The Committee said this was fine and she would contact
them.
e. Balloons — Tremere would like the balloons and helium tank at the event.
f. Emcee — The mayor should be invited to be the emcee for the evening.
g. Flyer distribution — Johnson will cover the Golden Valley Commons Area, Penk will
distribute at Spring Gate. Someone is needed to distribute flyers at the Golden
Valley Shopping Center.
B. Envision Award Application — An application nominating the Golden Valley Garden Club
was reviewed and recommended for approval. The Club would be recognized on behalf
of all members. In the presentation, the president of the morning club and the chair of the
evening club would receive the plaque on behalf of the club.
The Board received and filed the report from the subcommittee that reviewed the
application. Werts reviewed the procedures, and would see if the presentation could be
made at the July 17 Council Meeting.
C. Farmer's Market Booth — July 22, August 19, September 16, and October 9 — These are
the dates that the Board requested to have a booth at the Market. People are needed to
work the booth on July 22 and August 19 at this time. Penk is available for July 22.
Johnson said that August 19 is the International Day atfe Market and that a number of
the Board should be there.
Penk suggested having a flyer noting Envisiot` 1 tivities including —Golden Valley
Days, the Ice Cream Social, Time Capsule, �ifg Globi, Ailac Planting and Maintenance,
Valley Volunteer Day and Hall of Fame in Member. Pe' :Ile could be referred to the city
website for more information.
D. 1251h Anniversary Events — No report
E. Bridge Builder's June 23 Mtt — According Fiithe meeting was�bghtly attended.
There was one new person ity0 tendance. The meetings were originally established to
review opportunities to reach out an,,get people to- partner with projects and to bring in
additional people. There had be ply Cp hold a preparatory meeting on how to conduct
a meeting. „
Gitelis brou!
goals. This
5. Old Bu
that Excision need
cart usedJn project
its progress against its
b,rogram priorities (Reque , City Coundil at April 10 meeting, minutes attached; review
of.° ouncil Resolutit No. 0 =° ,:review 1-19-12 Mayor's suggestions)
This vt>>tabled untiln ext me eji ng. Tremere said that if people have thoughts on this
topic theyi°' hquld send them to Werts so she can include them in the list of ideas.
6. Comm
• Announcement from' CommunityMatters and Envision Minnesota — these were two e-mails
sent to the board from Jeanne Andre.
7. Other Business -None
8. Future Meetings — July 19. Because of the Ice Cream Social on July 16 and the Farmer's
Market on July 22, the board changed its July meeting to July 26 at 7:30 pm. The next meeting
will be a work session on the resolution.
9. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 9:06 pm
Meeting Notes
Envision Connection Project Executive Board
July 26, 2012 7:30 p.m. Brookview Community Center, Conference Room
Directors Present: Blair Tremere, Vice Chair, Jim Heidelberg, Helene Johnson, Dean Penk,
Mike Schleif.
Directors Excused: Shep Harris, Lynn Gitelis, Sharon Glover,
Directors Absent: Cindy Inselmann, Philip Lund, Marshall Tanick
Staff Liaison: Sandy Werts.
1. Call to Order
A quorum was not present.
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Approval of the Minutes of May 10, 2012
Approval of the Minutes of June 28, 2012
Tabled
4. Old Business
• Development of recommendation for City Council on Envision Board role and on 2012
program priorities (Request by City Council at April 10 meeting, minutes attached; review
of Council Resolution No. 07-35; review 1-19-12 Mayor's suggestions)
Tremere asked Board members to read the draft prepared at the May 10 meeting and to
review the council resolution No. 07-35 and to put your thoughts together and send to
Werts by Aug. 8. She will compile and bring to the meeting.
The Board is currently operating under the 2007 resolution.
5. Reports and Updates
A. Ice Cream Social
B. Envision Award Presentation
C. Farmer's Market Booth — August 19, September16, October 9
D. 125th Anniversary Events
E. Lilac Planting
6. Communications
• The I -Neighbors Newsletter
• Home Depot Foundation Community Impact Grants
7. Other Business
8. Future Meetings — August 16; September 20, October 18
9. Adjournment
Council/Manager Meeting Minutes
April 10, 2012 — Page 2
referred to a PowerPoint presentation and explained the traffic study process, including:
data collection, evaluation, education, enforcement and potential road modifications.
After Council discussion, Clancy explained that after the Neighborhood Traffic Safety
Committee has had a chance to review the data this item will be brought back to the
Council for further discussion.
Envision Connection Project Executive Board
Tom Burt explained that the Envision Connection Project followed the completion of the
citizen -driven Envision process. He stated that staff is requesting that the Council review
the role and responsibility of the Board and give direction if the desire is to continue the
Connection Project.
The Council discussed how the Golden Valley Fund, the Golden Valley Foundation, the
Envision Connection Project and Bridge Builders fit together and thanked the Board for all
of their work. After discussion the Council Consensus was that it would be helpful to hear
a presentation from the Connection Project Executive Board about what they've done and
any proposed goals, needs or recommendations they have before the Council makes a
decision whether to go forward.
Use of City Resources for Community Events
Tom Burt stated that as the City enters budget discussions for 2013 he is asking Council
to review and prioritize the list of community events. He said he would like the Council to
decide to what extent the City should be involved, what resources should be used, what
fees should apply and what is the criteria to be identified as a City -sponsored event.
The Council discussed the need to prioritize community events, the current fees charged
for community events and if the City or the community should take more of a leadership
role in community events. Burt noted that this item will continue as part of future budget
discussions.
Request Dispatch Services from Hennepin County Sheriffs Office
Stacy Carlson noted that the City is in the second year of the dispatch contract with the
City of Edina. She said she is looking for direction from the Council whether the City
should continue its dispatch services with Edina or if staff should pursue receiving
dispatch services, with a potential cost savings, through the County.
The Council discussed the willingness and capacity of the County to potentially include
Golden Valley in their dispatching, the potential cost savings, and the service the City
would get from the County. After discussion the consensus was to move forward with the
request for dispatch services from the County. Tom Burt said he would bring a resolution
for the request to the next regular City Council meeting.
DWI Forfeiture Administrative Fee
Stacy Carlson stated that the City is not currently charging an administrative fee to cover
seizure, storage and forfeiture costs when returning a forfeited vehicle to a financial
institution with a valid security interest or lease as allowed by State Statute. She said she
Council/Manager Meeting Minutes
April 10, 2012
Present: Mayor Harris and Council Members, Clausen, Freiberg, Pentel and Scanlon, City
Manager Tom Burt, Police Chief Stacy Carlson, Chief of Fire and Inspections Mark
Kuhnly, Director of Public Works Jeannine Clancy, Engineer Mark Ray. Also present were,
City Attorney Allen Barnard, SEH Consulting Traffic Engineer Mike Kotila and
Administrative Assistant Lisa Wittman.
The meeting began at 7:35 pm in the Council Conference Room.
Human Rights Commission
Tom Burt stated that this item was placed on the agenda in order to have the Council
discuss the status of the Human Rights Commission and its possible reorganization.
Council Member Clausen said she would like to see a task force established consisting of
various members of the community in order to help figure out what direction residents
would like to see the Council take regarding the Human Rights Commission.
The Council discussed having representation from several different community groups,
and the importance of giving the proposed task force a specific time frame and charge.
They would also like to review how Human Rights Commissions are organized in other
communities.
Burt said staff will work on defining the process and he will bring staffs ideas back to a
future Council/Manager meeting.
Allowing Chickens
Tom Burt stated that a number of residents have requested the City Council amend the
City Code to allow residents to keep chickens. He said that staff has some concern about
enforcement, but if the direction from City Council is to go forward with allowing residents
to keep chickens staff would come back to the Council with a draft ordinance.
Council Member Scanlon said she has spoken at length with the Humane Society and
Mary Britton from Chicken Run Rescue about her concerns including: how regulations
would be enforced, disposing of waste, requiring building permits for coops, heating and
cooling the coops, people not taking care of their chickens, odors and noise. She
suggested the issue be tabled until the Council has had time to do more research about
the pros and cons of allowing chickens.
After discussion, the Council consensus was to have the Environmental Commission
study the issue further before a decision is made.
Brock School Traffic
Jeannine Clancy introduced SEH Consulting Traffic Engineer Mike Kotila to discuss the
traffic study process regarding Breck School traffic. Kotila explained that Bre_ck is not
proposing to increase enrollment and that the traffic concerns expressed by the
neighborhood have been referred to the Neighborhood Traffic Safety Committee. He
Envision Connection Board of Directors
Draft Mission
A. Mission
The Executive Board shall advance specific implementation strategies for the Connection Project
that meet the following objectives:
1. Promote the ideals of the Envision Connection Project by engaging and empowering the
citizens of Golden Valley and encouraging them to particle to in the community.
2. Connect people, groups and resources that are inspired;b" particular vision to strengthening
the Community. (We used another word than that .6t 1. couldn't read what I wrote1
3. Encourage interaction among city, city staff arri mrision uq!unteers and other citizens on
ways to advance the vision.
4. Sponsor events and activities to involy ':M,ore people in advance the vision and its
continuous renewal
5. Create a community —wide sense of progrg,�,soward tbia,vision.
Others —
Facilitate new ideasand contribut°fons in an 66 ding commp.nity discussion about what the
future can be.
Empower
Date: July 19, 2012
Memorandum
Park & Recreation
763-512-2345 / 763-512-2344 (fax)
To: Envision Connection Board of Directors
From: Sandy Werts, Volunteer Coordinator
RE: Envision Award Presentation
The Garden Clubs have been contacted about their award which will be presented at the
Wednesday, August 8 City Council Meeting at 6:30 pm, right after the Pledge of Allegiance.
It would be nice to have members of the Envision Board present to offer their congratulations.
aoldem Valle
LILAC PROJIECT-1
September Plahtir►g Party
September 22, 2012
aam - fpm
8:30 am: Registration/Welcome
1 pm: Celebration Lunch
9010 Olson Memorial Hwy
What is the Lilac Project?
For the fifth consecutive year, Golden Valley's
Envision Connection Project Bridge Builders is
teaming up with the Minnesota Department of
Transportation (MnDOT) Community Roadside
Landscaping Partnership Program and the City of
Golden Valley to implement a vision of planting lilacs,
shrubs, and flowers along Olson Memorial Hwy (Hwy
55) through Golden Valley from Wirth Park to Hwy
169.
f4ow cam I be involved?
Planting Volunteers: Each year many
volunteers have come forward and
enjoyed planting and celebrating. You
can help by gathering neighbors, church
members, co-workers, and members of a
JV
club or team to join you in planting.
Maintenance Volunteers: Help the
plants thrive over time. Activities include
weeding, pruning, and mulching. Join us
for Maintenance Morning in May 2013.
Where Do I Sigh Up?
Sandy Werts
Golden Valley Volunteer Coordinator
763-593-2341
swerts@goldenvalleymn.gov
R6VP requested by September 14
aoldeh Valle
y
LILAC PROJIECT-1
5epteimber Plamtime Party
5eptember 22, 2012
aam -fpm
8:30 am: Registration/Welcome
1 pm: Celebration Lunch
9010 Olson Memorial Hwy
What is the Lilac Project?
For the fifth consecutive year, Golden Valley's
Envision Connection Project Bridge Builders is
teaming up with the Minnesota Department of
Transportation (MnDOT) Community Roadside
Landscaping Partnership Program and the City of
Golden Valley to implement a vision of planting lilacs,
shrubs, and flowers along Olson Memorial Hwy (Hwy
55) through Golden Valley from Wirth Park to Hwy
169.
i4ow cam I be imvolved?
Planting Volunteers: Each year many
volunteers have come forward and
enjoyed planting and celebrating. You
can help by gathering neighbors, church
(�
� members, co-workers, and members of a
1 club or team to join you in planting.
Maintenance Volunteers: Help the
plants thrive over time. Activities include
weeding, pruning, and mulching. Join us
for Maintenance Morning in May 2013.
Where, Do I Sigh Up?
Sandy Warts
Golden Valley Volunteer Coordinator
763-593-2341
swerts@goldenvalleymn.gov
R5VP requested by September 14.
Goldeh Valley
LILAG PROJIECT-1
2011 Lilac Planting Sponsors
Bridge Builder Dwight Townes
TeamLeaders
Judy Brink
Gary Cohen
John Cushen
Nancy Dierdorf
Jim Heidelberg
Janet Heidinger
Kristina Hughes
Gary Johnson
Iris Johnson
Kathy Julius
Philip Lund
Margaret Macneale
Janet McDaniel
Jennifer Schalatz
Barbara Schmitt
Susan Thompson
Karen Valerio
Welcome Center
Jan Olfe
Sharon Soike
Celebration Coordinators
Pat Tomko & Morning Garden Club
Linda Tremere
Contributors (Cash and In -Kind)
State of Minnesota - MNDOT
City of Golden Valley
Brookview Golf Course
WSB
TruStone Financial
Golden Valley Evening Garden Club
Golden Valley Daytime Garden Club
Golden Valley Federated Women's Club
Byerly's
General Mills
Caribou Coffee
Gurstel Chargo
Struthers Parkinson Center
The Lilac Planting Planning Team Volunteers
Golden Valley Friends and Neighbors
Hennepin County Master Gardeners
Hennepin County Tree Care Advisors
Golden Valley Bridge Builders
Daffodil Society of Minnesota
Advanced Medical of Twin Cities, PC
Golden Valley Women of Today
Spirit of Hope United Methodist Church
Golden Valley
LILAC PROJIECT-1
2011 Lilac Planting Sponsors
Bridge Builder Dwight Townes
TeamLeaders
Judy Brink
Gary Cohen
John Cushen
Nancy Dierdorf
Jim Heidelberg
Janet Heidinger
Kristina Hughes
Gary Johnson
Iris Johnson
Kathy Julius
Philip Lund
Margaret Macneale
Janet McDaniel
Jennifer Schalatz
Barbara Schmitt
Susan Thompson
Karen Valerio
Welcome Center
Jan Olfe
Sharon Soike
Celebration Coordinators
Pat Tomko & Morning Garden Club
Linda Tremere
Contributors (Cash and In -Kind)
State of Minnesota - MNDOT
City of Golden Valley
Brookview Golf Course
WSB
TruStone Financial
Golden Valley Evening Garden Club
Golden Valley Daytime Garden Club
Golden Valley Federated Women's Club
Byerly's
General Mills
Caribou Coffee
Gurstel Chargo
Struthers Parkinson Center
The Lilac Planting Planning Team Volunteers
Golden Valley Friends and Neighbors
Hennepin County Master Gardeners
Hennepin County Tree Care Advisors
Golden Valley Bridge Builders
Daffodil Society of Minnesota
Advanced Medical of Twin Cities, PC
Golden Valley Women of Today
Spirit of Hope United Methodist Church
Goldeh Valley
LILAC PROJIECT-1
2011 Lilac Planfiny Spohsors
Bridge Builder Dwight Townes
TeamLeaders
Judy Brink
Gary Cohen
John Cushen
Nancy Dierdorf
Jim Heidelberg
Janet Heidinger
Kristina Hughes
Gary Johnson
Iris Johnson
Kathy Julius
Philip Lund
Margaret Macneale
Janet McDaniel
Jennifer Schalatz
Barbara Schmitt
Susan Thompson
Karen Valerio
Welcome Center
Jan Olfe
Sharon Soike
Celebration Coordinators
Pat Tomko & Morning Garden Club
Linda Tremere
Contributors (Cash and In -Kind)
State of Minnesota - MNDOT
City of Golden Valley
Brookview Golf Course
WSB
TruStone Financial
Golden Valley Evening Garden Club
Golden Valley Daytime Garden Club
Golden Valley Federated Women's Club
Byerly's
General Mills
Caribou Coffee
Gurstel Chargo
Struthers Parkinson Center
The Lilac Planting Planning Team Volunteers
Golden Valley Friends and Neighbors
Hennepin County Master Gardeners
Hennepin County Tree Care Advisors
Golden Valley Bridge Builders
Daffodil Society of Minnesota
Advanced Medical of Twin Cities, PC
Golden Valley Women of Today
Spirit of Hope United Methodist Church
Goldeh Valley
LILAC PROJIECT-1
2011 Lilac planfing Sponsors
Bridge Builder Dwight Townes
TeamLeaders
Judy Brink
Gary Cohen
John Cushen
Nancy Dierdorf
Jim Heidelberg
Janet Heidinger
Kristina Hughes
Gary Johnson
Iris Johnson
Kathy Julius
Philip Lund
Margaret Macneale
Janet McDaniel
Jennifer Schalatz
Barbara Schmitt
Susan Thompson
Karen Valerio
Welcome Center
Jan Olfe
Sharon Soike
Celebration Coordinators
Pat Tomko & Morning Garden Club
Linda Tremere
Contributors (Cash and In -Kind)
State of Minnesota - MNDOT
City of Golden Valley
Brookview Golf Course
WSB
TruStone Financial
Golden Valley Evening Garden Club
Golden Valley Daytime Garden Club
Golden Valley Federated Women's Club
Byerly's
General Mills
Caribou Coffee
Gurstel Chargo
Struthers Parkinson Center
The Lilac Planting Planning Team Volunteers
Golden Valley Friends and Neighbors
Hennepin County Master Gardeners
Hennepin County Tree Care Advisors
Golden Valley Bridge Builders
Daffodil Society of Minnesota
Advanced Medical of Twin Cities, PC
Golden Valley Women of Today
Spirit of Hope United Methodist Church
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DRAFT for discussion only, by Blair Tremere, August, 2012
A. Mission
The Executive Board shall advance specific implementation strategies for the ConnectionProject Comment [Ll]: Technically speaking, a "project"
cannot have a "board". Projects have sponsors and
that meet the following objectives: steering committees.
Comment [L2]: Should this be Envision
1. Promote the ideals of the Envision Connection Project by engaging, encouraging, and Connection Project?
empowering tkecitizens of Golden Valley and eRG9WFagiRg th@FR to participate in tike
community affairs.
2. Provide 6connection and networking opportunities for-peepleind ividuals, groups and or Orate Comment[L3]: This could bean opening for us
to recruit Board members from the
resources which are inspired bya particular vision to for strengthening the Community. corporate/businesscommuniry.
Encourage interaction among city officials and employees, city sta# Envisien volunteers, and
others wizens ea ways to advance the vision.
3. Sponsor events and activities to involve more people in advancing tke visions and to provide for
a4s continuous renewal of the spirit and lenthusias6. comment [La]: what does "sponoring" events
-
and activities entail?
4. Create aisemmunky-w+depublic sense of progress toward tkerealizing a collective vision that
inspires care for the community through a variety of media and educational resources .
B. Responsibilities
The Executive Board shall:
1. 'Prepare and submit an biennial report to the City Council describing in detail the Board's Comment [L5]: Are we sure that we want to
`----------------------------------------------------------------- remains a"commission"of the City? The benefit
performance in accomplishing the mission, in terms of activities, events, expenditures, might be that we have access to City support staff
re
revenues, and achievements. The report shall be presented to the City Council on or before and otherresources,City
les,such but the "cost" is Meetinhat weg
la
bound by Ciry rules, such as the Open Meeting law
the first Council meeting in July: and which, if we follow it as interpreted by City Counsel,
can virtually shut down project planning (i.e.,
1:7. _Secure Council approval for proposed activities involving city personnel and/or other having project/event planning meetings thatare
"offline". See Blairs p5, below.)
city resources, and for related meets expenditures of public funds; and - - -- - -- ---
-�.3. Prepare, with assistance from City Staff, an annual proposed budget for Board
activities, including anticipated expenditures and use of city personnel and other resources.
Take leadership in implementation of those activities (through Board work teams as appropriate) or
facilitate the implementation of those activities by other community organizations or individuals;
4.S-. Identify ways to accomplish the Connection Project mission and responsibilities through another fcomment (L6]: Envision connection Project.
entity or entities outside of the scope of city government while retaining the possibility of links to the
City of Golden Valley.
DRAFT for discussion only, by Blair Tremere, August, 2012
TO: Golden Valley City Council
FROM: Envision Connection Project Executive Board
SUBJECT: Recommended Language for City Council Consideration Relative to Envision Connection
Project Executive Board [see Resolution No. 07-35]
A. Mission
The Executive Board shall advance specific implementation strategies for the Connection Project
that meet the following objectives:
1. Promote the ideals of the Envision Connection Project by engaging, encouraging, and
empowering tk►e citizens of Golden Valley and eneeWaging them to participate in t e.
community affairs.
2. Provide Cconnection and networking opportunities for-peeple individuals, groups and
corporate resources which are inspired by _a_particular vision to for strengthening the
Community. Encourage interaction among city officials and employees, city -sta##ERVisiqA
volunteers, and others Gitizens en ways to advance the vision.
3. Sponsor events and activities to involve more people in advancing t e. visions and to provide
for amts continuous renewal of the spirit and enthusiasm.
4. Create a cemmunity—w+de public sense of progress toward t e realizin6 a collective vision
that inspires care for the community through a variety of media and educational resources .
B. Responsibilities
The Executive Board shall:
1. Preoare and submit an biennial report to the Citv Council describine in detail the Board's
performance in accomplishing the mission, in terms of activities, events,
expenditures, revenues, and achievements. The report shall be presented to the City
Council on or before the first Council meetine in Julv: and
-1-.2. Secure Council approval for proposed activities involving city personnel and/or other
city resources, and for related budgets expenditures of public funds; and
�3. Prepare, with assistance from City Staff, an annual proposed budget for Board activities,
includine anticipated expenditures and use of city Dersonnel and other resources.
-3-4.Take leadership in implementation of those activities (through Board work teams as
appropriate) or facilitate the implementation of those activities by other community
organizations or individuals;
4.5. Identify ways to accomplish the Connection Project mission and responsibilities through
another entity or entities outside of the scope of city government while retaining the
possibility of links to the City of Golden Valley.