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08-08-17 Council/Manager PacketA G E N D A Council/Manager Meeting Golden Valley City Hall 7800 Golden Valley Road Council Conference Room August 8, 2017 6:30 pm Pages 1. Discussion on Immigration Rules (15 minutes)2-8 2. Housing Policies (30 minutes)9-32 3. Comprehensive Plan Updates - Parks and Nature Areas (15 minutes)33-42 4. 2018-2019 Biennial Budget Other Funds and CIP (1 hour) a. 2018-2019 Other Funds Budget b. 2018-2022 Capital Improvement Program c. Wrap up 43-69 5. Council Review of Future Draft Agendas: City Council August 15, City Council September 5 and Council Manager September 12, 2017 70-72 Council/Manager meetings have an informal, discussion-style format and are designed for the Council to obtain background information, consider policy alternatives, and provide general directions to staff. No formal actions are taken at these meetings. The public is invited to attend Council/Manager meetings and listen to the discussion; public participation is allowed by invitation of the City Council. Executive Summary Golden Valley Council/Manager Meeting August 8, 2017 Agenda Item 1. Immigration Rules Discussion Prepared By Kirsten Santelices, Human Resources Director Tim Cruikshank, City Manager Summary Attached documents will be presented to council. Staff liaison to HRC will read HRC recommendation to consider adoption of ACLU model policies. Attachments •Human Rights Commission Recommendations (1 page) •Impartial Policing Policy (2 pages) •Nine “Model” State and Local Law Enforcement Policies and Rules (3 pages) HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION People Power Policy Recommendations for Council 1.The HRC recommends that the council consider adopting ACLU “model policies” number one and number two. •Policy One: “(County/City/State) officials shall require a judicial warrant prior to detaining an individual or in any manner prolonging the detention of an individual at the request of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or Customs and Border Protection (CBP).” •Policy Two: “(County/City/State) officials shall not arrest, detain, or transport an individual solely on the basis of an immigration detainer or other administrative document issued by ICE or CBP without a judicial warrant.” 2.The HRC recommends that the council consider adding “immigration status” to the City Impartial Policing Policy under Section 1B. •Section 1B: “Except as provided in paragraph (c.) officers shall not consider race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation and religion in establishing either reasonable suspicion or probable cause.” 3.The HRC recommends the council consider adopting ACLU “model policy” number eight, memorializing current GV Police practices. •Policy Eight: “Any person who alleges a violation of this policy may file a written complaint for investigation with (oversight entity).” 4.The HRC recommends that the council consider current Impartial Policing policy, which states that officers should follow the guideline: “Introduce or identify yourself to the citizen and state the reason for the contact as soon as practical, unless providing this information will compromise officer or public safety,” while reviewing ACLU “model policy” number four. •Policy Four: “To the extent ICE or CBP has been granted access to (County/City/State) facilities, individuals with whom ICE or CBP engages will be notified that they are speaking with ICE or CBP, and ICE or CBP agents shall be required to wear duty jackets and make their badges visible at all times while in (County/City/State) facilities.” G.P.8.13 Effective Date: October 17, 2001 Revised: July 2008 Impartial Policing Policy Purpose:This policy is intended to reaffirm our department’s commitment to impartial/unbiased policing and to reinforce procedures that serve to assure the public that we are providing service and enforcing laws in a fair and equitable manner to all. Policy: I.Policing Impartially a.Investigative detentions, pedestrian and vehicle stops, arrests, searches and property seizures by officers will be based on a standard of reasonable suspicion or probable cause in accordance with the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution. Officers must be able to articulate specific facts, circumstances and conclusions that support reasonable suspicion or probable cause for investigative detentions, pedestrian and vehicle stops, arrests, nonconsensual searches and property seizures. b.Except as provided in paragraph (c.) officers shall not consider race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation and religion in establishing either reasonable suspicion or probable cause. c.Officers may take into account the descriptors in paragraph (b.) of a specific suspect(s) based on information that links specific, suspected, unlawful or suspicious activity to a particular individual or group of individuals. This information may be used in the same manner officers use specific information regarding age, height, weight, etc. about specific suspects. II.Preventing Perceptions of Biased Policing – Procedural Guidelines In an effort to prevent the perception of biased law enforcement, officer shall utilize the following guidelines: •Be respectful and professional •Introduce or identify yourself to the citizen and state the reason for the contact as soon as practical, unless providing this information will compromise officer or public safety. •Ensure that the detention is no longer than necessary to take appropriate action for though known or suspected offense. •Attempt to answer any relevant questions the citizen may have regarding the citizen/officer contact, including relevant referrals to other agencies when appropriate. •Provide your name and badge number when requested, preferably in writing or on a business card. •Explain and/or apologize if you determine that the reasonable suspicion was unfounded (e.g. after an investigatory stop). Supervision and Accountability: Supervisors shall ensure that all personnel in their command are familiar with the contents of this policy and are operating in compliance with it. 3/14/2017 Nine "Model" State and Local Law Enforcement Policies and Rules - Descriptions Nine "Model" State and Local Law Enforcement Policies and Rules - Descriptions loll, PEOPLE PO�INE,,R //000000000% Nine "Model" State and Local Law Enforcement Policies and Rules - Descriptions The 9 "model" state and local law enforcement policies and rules are intended, in short, to prevent the discrimination, deportation, and surveillance of immigrant communities. Below is each of the policies written by ACLU staff along with a short description of each in laymen's terms. ##1) The Judicial Warrant Ru/e: [County/City/State] officials shall require a judicial warrant prior to detaining an individual or in any manner prolonging the detention of an individual at the request of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Rule #1 is meant to stop local police and sheriffs from volunteering to do immigration detention without a judge's approval. Immigration agents routinely ask police and sheriffs to hold people in jail before they have the legal authority to do so. Immigration agents have even asked local police to hold U.S. citizens for immigration purposes, a clear violation of their rights. The ACLU has represented many people who were illegally arrested this way, and it has cost local governments tens of thousands of dollars in court-ordered penalties. By requiring a warrant, we are protecting everyone's Constitutional rights. #2) No Facilitation Rule: [County/City/State] officials shall not arrest, detain, or transport an individual solely on the basis of an immigration detainer or other administrative document issued by ICE or CBP, without a judicial warrant. Rule #2 is meant to help ensure that local police do not spend limited local dollars and staff time carrying out federal immigration work, beyond what is legally required. It also protects against violations of the Fourth Amendment and racial profiling. #3J Defined Access/interview Ru/e: Unless acting pursuant to a court order or a legitimate law enforcement purpose that is unrelated to the enforcement of a civil immigration law, no [County/City/State] official shall permit ICE or CBP agents access to [County/City/State] facilities or any person in [County/City/State] custody for investigative interviews or other investigative purposes. Rule #3 is meant to stop immigration agents from interfering in local public safety mission. When immigration agents can come to a local facility and do whatever they want, it blurs the line between local police and federal immigration agents, and local communities lose trust in the local police, which harms public safety. ##4J Clear Identification Rule: To the extent ICE or CBP has been granted access to [County/City/State] facilities, individuals with whom ICE or CBP engages will be notified that they are speaking with ICE or https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Xh-vSGz6Dsnt4yxykgEtngSOhrzQDW5TMG5R8gogtSk/pub 1/3 3/14/2017 Nine "Model" State and Local Law Enforcement Policies and Rules - Descriptions CBP, and ICE or CBP agents shall be required to wear duty jackets and make their badges visible at all times while in [County/City/State] facilities. Rule #4 is meant to ensure ICE officers clearly identify themselves. Sometimes people think they are talking to a public defender -instead, they find out they are talking to an immigration agent. Everyone has the right to remain silent or seek an attorney. Local law enforcement agencies should not assist immigration agents in deceiving immigrants and deprive them of their ability to effectively use their rights. #5) Don't Ask Rule: [County/City/State] officials shall not inquire into the immigration or citizenship status of an individual, except where the inquiry relates to a legitimate law enforcement purpose that is unrelated to the enforcement of a civil immigration law, or where required by state or federal law to verify eligibility for a benefit, service, or license conditioned on verification of certain status. Rule #5 is meant to promote good government, and smart policing. Many local police departments have commonsense policies to protect victims and witnesses that ensure they only ask about immigration status if it's relevant to a state or local crime. This rule keeps our whole community safe by drawing a clear line between local priorities and interference from immigration agencies. #6) Privacy Protection Rule: No [County/City/State] official shall voluntarily release personally identifiable data or information to ICE or CBP regarding an inmate's custody status, release date or home address, or information that may be used to ascertain an individual's religion, ethnicity or race, unless for a law enforcement purpose unrelated to the enforcement of a civil immigration law. Rule #6 is meant to safeguard privacy. ICE officers often call local police and request personal information about people (like home addresses). People deserve to have their private information protected to the maximum extent permitted by law. The rule also protects against targeting people in discriminatory ways -for example, because they are Muslim or Latino. #7) Discriminatory Surveillance Prohibition Rule: No [County/City/State] agency or official shall authorize or engage in the human or technological surveillance of a person or group based solely or primarily upon a person or group's actual or perceived religion, ethnicity, race, or immigration status. Rule #7 is meant to prevent the discriminatory targeting of groups, including using false or weak justifications for doing so. For instance, it would prevent local involvement in the surveillance of a construction worksite for immigration reasons, solely because people of Latino background work there in large numbers. It would prevent the general surveillance of mosques. ##8J Redress Ru/e: Any person who alleges a violation of this policy may file a written complaint for investigation with [oversight entity]. Rule #8 is meant to ensure that every city, town or county has a complaint and redress process for people who have been harmed because of failures to comply with these protections. It would allow your city, county, town to make clear that rules are not just on paper, and something will be done if they are broken. #9) Fair and Impartial Policing Rule: No [County/City/State] official shall interrogate, arrest, detain or take other law enforcement action against an individual based upon that individual's perceived race, national origin, religion, language, or immigration status, unless such personal characteristics have been included in timely, relevant, credible information from a reliable source, linking a specific individual to a particular criminal event/activity. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Xh-vSGz6Dsnt4yxykgEtngSOhrzQDW5TMG5R8gogtSk/pub 2/3 3/14/2017 Nine "Model" State and Local Law Enforcement Policies and Rules - Descriptions Rule #9 is meant to promote fair policing, and covers areas including, but not limited to immigration. It is a standard increasingly adopted by law enforcement agencies committed to constitutional and equitable policing. It is a safeguard against biased policing, and it requires that there be specific, non-discriminatory reasons to take police action against a person. Final Note: The Trump Administration has asserted, falsely, that if localities do not help advance Trump's mass deportation agenda, they are violating federal law. The following rule, which is the on applicable federal law in this area, would help ensure your city, county or town establishes its clear intent not to violate federal law. While not a necessary addition, this rule may be a useful complement to the above policies. 1373 Ru/e: Under 8 U.S.C. § 1373 and 8 U.S.C. § 1644, federal law prohibits [County/City/State] officials from imposing limits on maintaining, exchanging, sending, or receiving information regarding citizenship and immigration status with any Federal, State, or local government entity. Nothing in [County/City/State] policies is intended to violate 8 U.S.C. § 1373 and 8 U.S.C. § 1644. 1373 Rule: Is optional, but meant to signal in a clear way that, while your city, county, or town wants to be immigrant -friendly and a "Freedom City," it does not want to violate federal law. Your local leaders can point to this rule to show that your policies are fully consistent with federal law. That would be true even without this rule, but this rule reiterates it. It is like driving 40 mph on a street with a 50 mph speed limit, yet nevertheless calling the police and telling them that you are driving 10 mph less than the limit. Published by Google Drive — Report Abuse — Updated automatically every 5 minutes https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Xh-vSGz6Dsnt4yxykgEtngSOhrzQDW5TMG5R8gogtSk/pub 3/3 Executive Summary Golden Valley Council/Manager Meeting August 8, 2017 Agenda Item 2. Housing Policies Prepared By Emily Goellner, Associate Planner/Grant Writer Summary Based on direction from the Council and Manager at the January and April meetings, staff has developed a list of potential housing strategies to consider. The attached table provides more information on each strategy and recommendation. Staff is recommending immediate action on the following strategies: 1.Continue monitoring condition of housing stock and rental rates a.Request rental rate information with rental licensing program applications b.Perform update to housing inventory every 5 years c.Continue monitoring housing stock conditions with inspections 2.Include strong language in the Comprehensive Plan on potential solutions and partnerships 3.Adopt a Mixed-Income Housing Policy (see draft policy attached) 4.Contact property owners to promote NOAH loan program with Greater MN Housing Fund (GMHC), which provides equity for property improvements in exchange for maintained rents 5.Expand the legislative priority on affordable housing and support preservation efforts by state legislature and housing agency Staff is recommending that staff continue research in partnership with other suburban cities on the following strategies: 6.Adopt an Advanced City Notification Policy (by owner prior to sale of NOAH property) 7.Adopt an Advanced Tenant Notification Policy (by owner prior to sale of NOAH property) 8.Prohibit landlords from excluding Section 8 voucher holders from a building’s rental application process 9.Require “for cause” eviction provision in all lease agreements Staff is recommending that no action be taken on the following strategies: 10.Financial Assistance from the City HRA a.Bonds or loans to rehabilitation or acquisition/resale of affordable properties b.Fund rental assistance to low to moderate income residents c.Become an allocating City for the 4D property tax program and advocate for funding d.Establish a Risk Mitigation Fund to encourage landlords to rent to voucher recipients e.Grant permit fee waivers in exchange for maintained affordability 11.Require that tenants receive right of first refusal (ROFR) on NOAH properties for sale 12.Require one-for-one replacement if any affordable units are removed or no longer affordable 13.Require building owners to give tenants relocation benefits upon sale of property 14.Enact eviction protections for low-income seniors in threat of displacement 15.Require reporting on admissions standards and compliance with Fair Housing Act 16.Require property owners to share applicants’ application information to save costs Notes ∼Housing Preservation Tools Workgroup meetings have included Golden Valley staff along with seven other city governments, Hennepin County, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, Metro HRA, Urban Land Institute, and Family Housing Fund to inform policy recommendations, share knowledge, and bring important stakeholders to the conversations. ∼The draft Mixed-Income Housing Policy is modeled after policies adopted by City of St. Louis Park, City of Edina, and City of Minnetonka. It is based on recommendations from an expert consultant at Grounded Solutions Network. ∼Some policies will be most impactful if enacted on a regional or state level since the challenge of preserving naturally occurring affordable housing is affecting the entire Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan region. ∼Since health and safety are central to the City’s housing interests, policies should not unintentionally discourage property improvements, rehabilitation, and code compliance. ∼The City’s HRA has historically been less active in housing administration compared to nearly all other cities in the Housing Preservation Tools Workgroup (Richfield, St. Louis Park, Bloomington, Hopkins, and Minneapolis). ∼The staffing and budgeting impacts associated with several policy options must be examined further to ensure that administration, enforcement, and education can be completed properly. Attachments •Housing Policies and Strategies (5 pages) •Unsubsidized Affordable Rentals Summary (10 pages) •Multi-Family Housing Map (1 page) •Draft Mixed-Income Housing Policy (6 pages) HOUSING POLICIESAND STRATEGIES Report to Golden Valley City Council and City Manager August 8, 2017 IMMEDIATE ACTION RECOMMENDED General Strategy Description Legal Considerations Neighboring Cities Notes on Enforcement Process and Timeline 1 Continue monitoring condition of housing stock and rental rates Continue monitoring this issue by requesting rental rate information with rental licensing program, updating the housing inventory every 5 years, and continuing to keep record of housing stock conditions with inspections. No comments or concerns.Common practice throughout the Twin Cities region and nationwide. This work would be conducted by the Fire and Physical Development Departments. Rental License applications can be updated as early as September, inspections will continue as usual, and Council can plan to complete the next inventory in 2022. 2 Include strong language in the Comprehensive Plan on potential solutions and partnerships The Comprehensive Plan will guide the City’s short-term and long-term housing efforts. Including strong language in the Comprehensive Plan on the current issues with detailed solutions. Staff intends to draft a Golden Valley Housing Action Plan in 2018-2019 as an implementation tool and work plan for housing. Preservation of existing affordable housing will be addressed by many cities in this round of Comprehensive Planning, but Housing Action Plans are less common. Adoption of Comprehensive Plan language by City Council is required, then staff will work to implement the Comprehensive Plan. Comprehensive Plans must be adopted by December 2018. Council tentatively approved policy language in concept in April 2017. 3 Adopt Mixed-Income Housing Policy Require any multi-family development of ten units or more that receives approval for a Planned Unit Development, rezoning, land use reguiding, or financial assistance from the City to provide a minimum of 10-15% percent affordable units for households earning 50-80% of the Area Median Income for 20 years. The City Attorney has reviewed the draft Mixed Income Housing Policy to ensure that it complies with state and federal laws as well as provides protections from legal challenges. Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Edina, Minnetonka, Minneapolis, St. Paul, St. Louis Park, Chaska (policies differ between cities). Signed performance Agreement between City and developer required prior to issuance of building permits; Agreement drafted by City Attorney and Planning Division. Review draft Policy on 8/8/17, depending on amount of changes, Policy can be adopted by Planning Commission and Council as early as end of 2017. 4 Contact property owners to promote NOAH fund with Greater MN Housing Fund (GMHF) GMHF has created the NOAH Impact Fund to finance the acquisition and preservation of affordable Class B and C rental housing in partnership with high performing owner-operators. Fund provides 90% equity for acquisition. City has no financial responsibility. Pilot project recently completed to preserve rents and make improvements at an apartment building in New Brighton. Staff could keep record of contact made with property owners and track available funding over time. Staff could contact property owners beginning in fall 2017. 5 Expand the legislative priority on affordable housing and support preservation efforts by state legislature and housing agency Clearly articulate the City’s support of state and regional preservation efforts to maintain the stock of unsubsidized affordable housing and provide reasonable protections from displacement for tenants. Support and collaborate with the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency to implement affordable housing preservation policies and funding programs at the state level. Urban Land Institute Regional Council of Mayors has discussed this option for city governments. City Manager can work with Council to include this language when drafting 2018 legislative priorities. 2018 legislative priorities are drafted in fall 2017. CONTINUED RESEARCH RECOMMENDED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHER SUBURBAN CITIES General Strategy Description Legal Considerations Precedence and Case Studies Notes on Enforcement Process and Timeline 6 Advanced City Notification Policy (by owner prior to sale of NOAH property) Require minimum of 120-day notice of sale to the City. The City would share this information on a regional database to help notify developers who have the mission and the funding to buy the property and preserve the affordable rents. Research is still being conducted on property eligibility for this policy, reporting requirements, administration of a regional database, and penalties in cases of violation. While more research is being conducted by several cities, there is a preliminary determination that negotiating on a case-by-case basis is preferred; typically, 120 days would be too long in the context of a potential multi-family building sale transaction where there is a willing arm’s length buyer making a bona fide offer. Richfield, St. Louis Park, and Minneapolis are currently researching this option. Urban Land Institute Regional Council of Mayors has discussed this option for state legislation. Penalties are still be researched, but they should affect only the seller, not the buyers or the tenants. Work in partnership with St. Louis Park, Richfield, and Minneapolis; check-in with Council in winter 2018. 7 Advanced Tenant Notification Policy (by owner prior to sale of NOAH property) Require minimum of 120-day notice of sale to tenants. If a sale and conversion did occur, tenants would be given advance notice to secure stable housing prior to the conversion and subsequent displacement actions. Service providers could also be contacted to assist tenants with relocation. While not currently offered to tenants of unsubsidized affordable units, tenants of federally subsidized housing are offered at least 1 year written notice under Minnesota Statutes, Section 504B.255. Richfield, St. Louis Park, and Minneapolis are currently researching. Penalties are still being researched, but they should affect only the seller, not the buyers or the tenants. Work in partnership with St. Louis Park, Richfield, and Minneapolis; check-in with Council in winter 2018. 8 Prohibit landlords from excluding Section 8 voucher holders from a building’s rental application process Adopt a law requiring property owners within the City to accept applications from individuals receiving Section 8 vouchers. All Section 8 voucher recipients would have the opportunity to rent any vacant multi-family unit in the City if other rental application requirements are met. This would provide more housing choices for voucher recipients. The City of Golden Valley is unsure which building owners accept or exclude applicants with Section 8 vouchers. City of Minneapolis has recently adopted this requirement and is now subject to a lawsuit initiated by a large group of landlords. Best & Flanagan is monitoring the case and will inform the City of any developments and the ultimate outcome. City of Minneapolis has recently adopted this requirement. St. Louis Park and Richfield are currently researching it. The Metropolitan Council administers the City’s Section 8 program and the Rental Licensing Program could potentially be utilized for administration and enforcement. The City should refrain from adopting such a policy until the lawsuit against the City of Minneapolis has been decided. During this time, staff can work partnership with St. Louis Park, Richfield, and Minneapolis; check-in with Council in winter 2018. 9 Require “for cause” eviction provision in lease agreements Adopt a law requiring landlords to evict only for good cause, similar to the standard in most subsidized housing leases. Examples of good cause may include, but are not limited to, nonpayment of rent, nuisance or illegal acts within, damage, breach of lease, refusal to allow access for repairs, illegal subletting, demolition or major renovation, or the conversion of the unit to non-rental housing. This is already true under state law. See Minnesota Statutes, Ch. 504B.281 – 504B.371. Richfield, St. Louis Park, and Minneapolis are currently researching this option. The City’s role would be to define the good cause standard and incorporate it into rental licensing. Determinations of whether an eviction meets the good cause standard would be handled by the eviction court. Work in partnership with other suburban cities to draft a policy for Council’s adoption in winter 2018. NO ACTION RECOMMENDED General Strategy Description Legal Considerations Precedence and Case Studies Notes on Enforcement Other Considerations 10 A Financial Assistance from City HRA – Bonds or loans for property rehabilitation and acquisition Provide loans or bonds to property owners to make repairs – in return, require legal commitment to maintain rents at affordable levels for 20 years. The HRA could also use bonds to purchase property and sell to a buyer who can commit to this arrangement. A consistent funding source, such as an HRA levy, is required for this work. The HRA has purchased properties in the past, but not residential properties for this purpose. The HRA does not currently own any properties with residential structures. Ownership by a political subdivision allows for payments in lieu of property taxes at a much lower rate than even the Minnesota 4d low-income housing tax credit, which means that rents can be maintained at lower rates. These kinds of terms could be required by the City or HRA when TIF or bond financing is being used and the City / HRA has leverage and authority (as issuer or lender) to place land use conditions on its financing and approvals. Under state law (See Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 469), HRAs do have the power to own, hold, improve, lease, sell or dispose of real or personal property. HRAs also have the power to make loans from their general funds or to issue bonds (general obligation or tax-exempt) backed by pledges of revenues, grants, etc. Some local HRAs operate public housing funded by HUD, including Hopkins, St. Louis Park and Minneapolis. Other HRAs own non-HUD rental property and either rehabilitate it or maintain it with HRA funds until it can be sold. Dakota, Scott, Carver and Washington Counties’ CDAs and HRAs have developed new affordable housing. Restrictive covenants would be recorded against the property, either in the recorded development agreement / PUD agreement, on the deed or in a separate declaration of restrictive covenants; projects subsidized by HUD are required under federal law to enter into a formal “Use Agreement” that accomplishes the same goal and city governments often record their own version of that which mirrors HUD’s (or MHFA’s) terms. The HRA does not have a consistent funding source for property acquisition and rehabilitation. Current staffing levels for the HRA will not suffice for this type of project. As a matter of policy, the HRA may not wish to take on the responsibility and risk associated with owning and operating a residential rental property, particularly if funds are not available. Qualifying properties may receive HUD or MHFA loans or grants, such as CDBG. Those agencies will impose affordable housing criteria consistent with the HRA’s policy initiatives without the HRA being responsible for administration and enforcement. 10 B Establish an HRA levy to fund rental assistance to low to moderate income residents Rental assistance could be provided with City HRA funds to supplement the income necessary so that housing costs are no more than 30% of a families’ income. Residents would be able to afford housing costs without sacrificing other basic needs. Reporting requirements would be significant with this type of program. While similar programs exist at the federal level, they are less common at the city level. Staff was not able to find any local examples of rental assistance programs, but there may be some. Income reporting would be required for this type of program. The HRA does not have a consistent funding source rental assistance. Current staffing levels for the HRA will not suffice for this type of project. This program would likely become unsustainable rather quickly as more residents qualify for the program. 10 C Become an allocating City for the 4D Property Tax Break program and advocate for additional funding Freeze or lower real estate tax assessments for properties that make repairs and make a legal commitment to maintain rents at affordable levels over 20 years. Under Minnesota Statutes, Section 273.128, “Low-income rental property” meeting the “class 4d” criteria under Section 273.13, Subd. 25, can be eligible for low-income housing tax credits financed by the federal government. These allocations are administered by MHFA and certain other metro area cities that are registered as allocating agents. The City may consider seeking qualification to become an allocating agency if there is a need; otherwise, the City should simply encourage applicants on an individual basis to utilize the credits by working with MHFA, as this is apparently an under- utilized tool. HRAs do not have the authority under state law to freeze or lower real estate taxes. If the development is eligible for TIF and a TIF district can be created around it, the increase in property tax revenues resulting from the development can be rebated or abated in certain cases, but the process is complex. TIF is generally only available to new development or redevelopment sites. The funding for this program was utilized by Richfield when it was provided at the state level, but it is staff’s understanding that the funding is no longer available. The City could require a formal legal agreement to substantially improve the condition of the property and proof of repairs. Failure to comply with the agreement would result in a fine or licensing restrictions. The City may defer or grant an abatement (or prospective abatement) of property taxes if it expects the benefits of the abatement to at least equal the costs to the City of the proposed agreement or if the abatement will phase in a property tax increase, and the abatement meets certain other criteria set forth in Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.1813. The term may be 15-20 years. NO ACTION RECOMMENDED General Strategy Description Legal Considerations Precedence and Case Studies Notes on Enforcement Other Considerations 10 E Establish Risk Mitigation Fund to encourage landlords to rent to voucher recipients There is no evidence that tenants with vouchers are more likely to cause damage to properties than other tenants, but several landlords will not rent to voucher holders for this purpose. Dedicate a fund to reimburse property owners and landlords for damage caused by tenants with Section 8 vouchers to encourage renting to those tenants. Richfield is exploring this option. Metro HRA administers Section 8 vouchers in Golden Valley, so they are the best fit for this program. Property owners could file a claim to receive reimbursement from the fund for some or all of the cost of repairing a damaged unit if that cost exceeds the amount of the initial security deposit paid. The 2014 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice recommends education to mitigate property owners’ concerns about renting to voucher recipients. 10 F Grant permit fee waivers in exchange for maintained affordability Financial incentive provided to property owners to preserve existing affordability while making improvements to the property; this would reduce revenue generated by building permits. This as a “carrot” approach in combination with other “stick” approaches. PUD and other City permitting / application fees can be waived or reimbursed as an additional financial incentive, as these often exceed $20,000. This is a rather common practice for other purposes, but it affects the general fund budget and must be analyzed further. The Finance and Physical Development Divisions would administer the waivers and reporting requirements. Current staffing levels would likely not suffice. Staff would need to conduct a financial feasibility analysis in order to understand the financial impact of this policy. 11 Require the tenants receive Right of First Refusal (ROFR) on NOAH properties for sale Adopt law that grants tenants of a building or the City’s HRA the right to match purchase offers on eligible properties – a City or group of tenants can assign its right to a developer willing to purchase the property and make repairs - in return, require legal commitment to maintain rents at affordable levels over a designated period of time. However, an ROFR in favor of low- income tenants would likely not be useful in the context of an affordable housing development sale, as they would not likely have creditworthiness or collateral sufficient to borrow funds to satisfy the purchase price. Adopting a broad ordinance to this effect could arguably be an unreasonable restraint on owners of private property, as ROFRs are encumbrances on title; an ROFR could be negotiated into a development or PUD agreement/plan on a case-by- case basis; note that this would be particularly useful in the TIF context; also note that in cases where the HRA has financed the development by issuing bonds, the HRA (via a trustee) would have foreclosure rights under the mortgage. Minnesota has a Right of First Refusal Law in place for manufactured home parks. The sale of a property without granting tenants or the City’s HRA the right to match purchase offers would result in a fine or restrictions on rental licensing (penalties could impact the buyer). The Advance Notice policy discussed above could potentially achieve the same outcomes in a less restrictive manner. 12 Require one-for- one replacement if any affordable units are removed or no longer affordable Require property owners to replace any affordable units removed or rendered no longer affordable. While this would preserve the number of affordable units within the city, this policy could discourage the development of new housing. There are likely other unintended consequences that would be discovered through additional research. More legal research must be conducted on this option. Chicago and Minneapolis have one-for-one replacement policies in limited situations. Staff has been unable to identify a case of one-to- one replacement being required for unsubsidized apartment units. Enforcement would be difficult as the City may not be immediately aware of units that are rendered no longer affordable due to rent increases. Properties that are demolished and rebuilt or expanded could also be asked to provide affordable units through the Mixed Income Housing Policy discussed above. NO ACTION RECOMMENDED General Strategy Description Legal Considerations Precedence and Case Studies Notes on Enforcement Other Considerations 13 Require relocation benefits Require property owners to provide financial assistance to displaced tenants when affordable units are removed or rendered no longer affordable. Displaced tenants would have more resources to secure new housing. High enough required relocation benefits could discourage displacement activities. Relocations benefits are only available to persons meeting the definition of “displaced person” under United States Code, title 42, sections 4601 to 4655 when a governmental subdivision acquires property by eminent domain, by negotiation (in certain cases), uniform enforcement of the housing code, or demolition, except in cases where proceedings are brought by the subdivision based on hazardous or substandard building conditions. Chicago requires relocation benefits when Single Room Occupancy hotels are sold or converted to market rate apartments. Enforcement would be difficult as the City may not be immediately aware of units that are rendered no longer affordable due to rent increases. May discourage the development of new affordable housing or the updating of existing affordable housing. Penalizes property owners for a regional lack of affordable housing. 14 Eviction protections for low-income seniors in threat of displacement Require an extended eviction notice period or financial assistance to vulnerable seniors in threat of displacement to provide time and resources to acquire stable housing prior to eviction. Minnesota’s landlord-tenant and housing laws, including eviction standards and procedures (Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 504B) apply to all citizens, regardless of age. The Fair Housing Act provides additional protection to seniors based on disability. Staff has been unable to identify precedence or case studies for a policy of this nature. The City could draft and adopt the policy, but it is staff’s understanding that enforcement of the policy would ultimately lie with the eviction court. It is unclear who would be considered a vulnerable senior under this policy, and it is unclear how widespread the displacement of vulnerable seniors is in the city. 15 Require reporting on admissions standards and compliance with Fair Housing Act Require property owners to adopt a formal policy outlining their admissions standards that complies with the Fair Housing Act as part of their rental licensing through the City. The goal for this requirement should be for property owners to amend their policies if they are in violation, not to revoke licenses. The City would be aware of potentially discriminatory rental practices and have greater oversight in regulating them. The Fair Housing Act is currently applicable to affordable properties in the City, so a policy at the city level may not be necessary. Staff has been unable to identify precedence or case studies for a policy of this nature. Rental licensing process would be utilized for this process, but it is unclear how the process would exactly work. While staff can report potentially discriminatory practices, it is staff’s understanding that the City cannot enforce the Fair Housing Act. 16 Require property owners to share applicants’ application information to save costs Require the sharing of credit scores between property owners (sharing of rental application data among property owners) in order to reduce the impact on applicants’ credit scores (since multiple credit inquiries reduces a credit score). Prospective tenants would not be penalized for applying to multiple properties. Requiring landlords to share information could lead to unintentional disclosures; the prospective tenant should maintain control over their credit information by obtaining a report from an initial screener and providing that to subsequent landlords as necessary. Minnesota Statutes, Section 504B.241 governs residential tenant screening and requires screeners to disclose reports to residential tenants upon request; since this matter is governed by state law, it is advisable to follow those guidelines of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Staff has been unable to identify precedence or case studies for a policy of this nature. It is unclear how this could be enforced. The burden on potential landlords of having to obtain releases and waivers from tenants and to share information would be significant and likely met with opposition. The required sharing of credit scores between property owners for applications would be best implemented at a state or regional level. 1 Unsubsidized Affordable Rentals Summary (NOAH Properties) Valley Village Apartments •Located at 600 Lilac Drive N, these apartments are affordable to households earning 60% of the area median income. •Offers 112 one and two bedroom units. •Built in 1952. •Rents apartments at a rate of $890-$980 for a one bedroom unit and $1,305-$1,325 for a two-bedroom unit. •The building has been consistently maintained in recent years with some updates. •Valley Village Apartments are an excellent example of high quality unsubsidized affordable housing. They have only been owned by one company and have been consistently maintained, so it is unlikely that there will be a dramatic increase in rent. However, there is a possibility of conversion, especially if the building were to be sold. Source: Valley Village Apartments Website 2 Colonial Apartments •Located at 5743 Glenwood Avenue, these apartments are affordable to households earning 50-60% of the area median income. •Offers 36 one and two bedroom units. •Built in 1963. •Rents apartments at a rate of $829 for a one bedroom unit and $899 for a two bedroom unit. •This building has had no remodels in recent years and limited maintenance. •Colonial Apartments may have a high risk of conversion. Since it has not had significant updates, rent may eventually be raised to pay for improvements to the building. While it is located in a desirable neighborhood, a portion of both lots lies in a floodplain, which may make it less likely to be sold and converted. Source: BBH Management Company Website 3 Crosswoods Apartments •Located at 5601 Glenwood Avenue, these apartments are affordable to households earning 50% of the area median income. •Offers 35 one bedroom units. •Built in 1964. •Rents apartments at a rate of $805-$820 for a one bedroom unit. •This building has had consistent maintenance and some updates. •Sold in 2010 for $1,600,000 •This building may be at a moderate risk of conversion. No major remodels have been done recently, so it is unlikely there would be a sudden rent increase. However, since it is located near the West End district and apartments that charge a higher market rate, this building could be at risk of being purchased and converted. Source: Hornig Management Company Website 4 Copacabana Apartments •Located at 1725 Lilac Drive North, these apartments are affordable to households earning 50% of the area median income. •Offers 49 units. •Composed of two buildings, one built in 1965 and an addition built in 1997. •Rents apartments at a rate of $800 for a one bedroom unit, $875-900 for a two bedroom unit, and $1,050-$1,100 for a three bedroom unit. •This building has had no remodels and limited maintenance. •Risk of conversion is mediated by the close proximity to the highway wall, which may make this property unattractive to prospective buyers. However, the limited maintenance, lack of updates to these buildings, and fire safety concerns, especially the older building, are factors. Assistance may be needed to maintain the building without raising rent to pay for updates. 5 Trentwood Apartments •Located at 9110 Golden Valley Road, these apartments are affordable to households earning 50% of the area median income. •Offers 54 units. •Sold in 1984 for $2,000,000 •Rents apartments at a rate of $795 for a one bedroom unit and $895 for a two bedroom unit. •These apartments have had limited maintenance and no updates since the 1990s. •This property may have a high risk of conversion. It is located near a redeveloping area with other new housing and occupies a large parcel. There have been limited improvements on-site and the same owner has maintained the property for a number of years. 6 Valley View Apartments •Located at 6533 Golden Valley Road, this community is considered to be affordable for households earning 60-80% of the area median income. •Built in 1964. •Offers 72 one and two bedroom units. •Sold in 2014 for $7,500,000. •Rents apartments at a rate of $970-$1,075 for a one bedroom unit and $1,165-$1,325 for a two bedroom unit. •The building has been consistently maintained in recent years. •This building appears to have a low risk of conversion. It is unlikely to be sold and converted at this time since it was bought recently by the current owners, and it has had no major updates since its purchase that would lead to a rent increase. 7 Valley Creek West Apartments •Located at 1370 Douglas Drive North, these apartments are affordable to households earning 60-80% of the area median income. •Built in 1985. •Offers 37 one and two bedroom units. •Has never been sold. •Rents apartments at a rate of $1,020-$1,040 for a one bedroom unit and $1,200-$1,325 for a two bedroom unit. •This building has had some improvements, but no major remodels in recent years. •This building may be at risk for conversion. It is located next to the Stonehaven Apartments, which are currently under conversion, but the majority of the lot lies in a flood plain, which may make it less likely to be sold and converted. Source: Highland Management Company Website 8 West End Apartments •Located at 241 Yosemite Circle, this building is affordable to households earning 60% of the area median income. •Offers 79 one and two bedroom units. •Built in 1964. •Rents apartments at a rate of $989 for a one bedroom unit and $1,109-$1,209 for a two bedroom unit. •These apartments have been maintained and updated but have not had significant remodels recently. •Sold in 2011 for $3,700,000. •The risk of conversion is likely low. Source: Google Street View 9 Laurel at West End Apartments •Located at 5610 Laurel Avenue, these apartments are affordable to households earning 80% of the area median income. •Offers 65 one, two, and three bedroom units. •Has a strong building website with information for tenants. •Rents apartments at a rate of $1,360 for a one bedroom unit, $1,550-$1,735 for a two bedroom unit, and $1,900 for a three bedroom unit. •Has never been sold. •This building has had updates and maintenance. •It is likely a low risk for conversion due to its good condition. Source: Laurel at West End Apartments Website 10 Mallard Creek Apartments •Located at 8300 Golden Valley Road, these apartments are affordable for households earning 80% of the area median income. •Offers 124 one and two bedroom units. •Built in 1987. •Rents apartments at a rate of $1,240-$1,290 for a one bedroom unit and $1,378-$1,503 for a two bedroom unit. •Sold in 1998 for $7,578,202. •Has been consistently maintained. •It is likely a low risk for conversion due to its good condition. This is the most recently constructed property on the list. Source: Mallard Creek Apartments website 456766 456770 456766 456740 456740 4567156 4567102 §¨¦394 §¨¦394 Æÿ55Æÿ55 Æÿ100 Æÿ100 £¤169 £¤169 West EndApartments Mallard CreekApartments Valley VillageApartments Valley ViewApartments Laurel atWest End Trentwoo d Ap artm en ts Copacabana Apartments Valley C reek Colonial Apartments Crossro ad s Ap artm en ts Multi-Family Rental P roperties 0 2,500 5,0001,250 Feet Sources: Print Date: 8/4/2017-Hennepin County Surveyors Office for Property Lines (2017).-City of Golden Valley for all other layers.I Multi-Family Rental Property Naturally Occuring Affordable Housing All Other Properties CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY MIXED-INCOME HOUSING POLICY The purpose of this Policy is to meet the City's goal of preserving and promoting economically diverse housing options in our community by creating high quality housing in Golden Valley for households with a variety of income levels, ages, and sizes. The City recognizes the need to provide affordable housing to households of a broad range of income levels in order to maintain a diverse population and to provide housing for those who live or work in the City. Without intervention, the trend toward rising housing prices in new developments will continue. The City is adopting this Policy to encourage development of units that are affordable to low and moderate income households and working families. The requirements set forth in this Policy further the housing goals in the City’s Comprehensive Plan to create and preserve affordable housing opportunities. These requirements are intended to provide a structure for participation by both the public and private sectors in the production of affordable housing. I. Applicability and Minimum Project Size This Policy applies to: 1.Market rate residential rental developments that add or create ten or more units and receive a Conditional Use Permit, Planned Unit Development, Zoning Map Amendment, Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment, or Financial Assistance from the City. 2.All for-sale residential developments that add or create ten or more units. 3.Any residential development for which the developer voluntarily opts in to this Policy. II. Affordable Dwelling Units A.General Requirement A development that is subject to this Policy shall include Affordable Dwelling Units. The minimum number of Affordable Dwelling Units required shall be determined based on the affordability standard chosen by the developer according to the criteria set forth in table T-1 below. Table T-1 Number of Affordable Units Required Minimum Affordability Standard Rental Projects (chose one option) At least 15% of total project units Affordable for households at 60% Area Median Income (“AMI”); OR At least 10% of total project units Affordable for households at 50% AMI. For-Sale Projects At least 10% of total project units Affordable for households at 80% AMI. B.Calculation of Units Required The number of Affordable Dwelling Units required shall be based on the total number of dwelling units approved by the City. If the final calculation includes a fraction, the fraction of a unit shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number. If an occupied property with existing dwelling units is expanded, the number of required Affordable Dwelling Units shall be based on the total number of units following completion of expansion. C.Calculation of Area Median Income (“AMI”) For purposes of this Policy, Area Median Income means the Area Median Income calculated annually by Minnesota Housing for establishing rent limits for the Housing Tax Credit Program. D.Rent Level Calculation The monthly rental price for Affordable Dwelling Units shall include rent and utility costs and shall be based on the AMI for the metropolitan area that includes Golden Valley adjusted for bedroom size. E.Period of Affordability All Affordable Dwelling Units shall remain affordable for at least twenty (20) years. F.Location of Affordable Dwelling Units Except as otherwise specifically authorized under this Policy, all Affordable Dwelling Units shall be located within the development. G.Phased Development Construction of Affordable Dwelling Units shall be concurrent with construction of market rate dwelling units. For projects in which a development is to be constructed in multiple phases, each phase shall consist of at least ten percent (10%) Affordable Dwelling Units. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the total number of Affordable Dwelling Units in the completed project shall comply with the requirements of section II(A) above. III. Standards for Affordable Dwelling Units A.Size and Design of Affordable Units The size and design of Affordable Dwelling Units need not be identical to that of market rate units, but must be consistent with and comparable to market rate units in the same development. The size and design of Affordable Dwelling Units, including bedroom count and accessibility, shall be approved by the City. B.Exterior/Interior appearance The exterior materials and design of Affordable Dwelling Units shall be indistinguishable in style and quality from the market rate units in the same development. The interior finish and quality of construction of Affordable Dwelling Units shall at a minimum be comparable to entry level rental or ownership housing in the City. IV. Integration of Affordable Dwelling Units A.Distribution of Affordable Housing Units Affordable Dwelling Units shall be incorporated into the overall project and shall not be separated from market rate units unless expressly allowed to be located in a separate building or a different location under section V of this Policy. B.Tenants Affordable Dwelling Units in rental projects shall be rented only to income eligible families during the period of affordability. An income eligible family may remain in the Affordable Dwelling Unit for additional rental periods as long as the income of the family does not exceed one-hundred twenty percent (120%) of AMI. C.Home Buyers For-sale Affordable Dwelling Units shall be sold only to income eligible families during the period of affordability. If a home is resold during the period of affordability, it shall be resold at a price that is affordable for households at eighty percent (80%) of AMI. V. Alternatives to On-Site Development of Affordable Dwelling Units The City may approve one or more of the following alternatives to providing Affordable Dwelling Units at a location other than the project location (“Off-site Affordable Dwelling Units”). 1.Dedication of Existing Units: Creating Off-Site Affordable Dwelling Units by restricting existing dwelling units through covenants, contractual arrangements, or resale restrictions. The City shall determine whether the proposed units are suitable for affordable housing and whether the form and content of such restrictions comply with this Policy. Off-site Affordable Dwelling Units shall be located within the City. The restriction of such existing units must result in the creation of units that are of equivalent quality and size of the Affordable Dwelling Units which would have been constructed on-site if this alternative had not been utilized. 2.An alternative proposed by the applicant that directly provides or enables the provision of Affordable Dwelling Units within the City. The alternative must be approved by the City and made a condition of approval of the Affordable Housing Performance Agreement. All alternatives must be approved by the City Council and agreed to by the applicant in the Affordable Housing Performance Agreement. The applicant must show evidence acceptable to the City that a formal commitment to the proposed alternative is in place. The City shall not approve an alternative unless the applicant demonstrates: 1.The alternative provides an equivalent or greater amount of Affordable Dwelling Units in a way that the City determines better achieves the goals,objectives and policies of the City’s housing goals in the Comprehensive Plan than providing them onsite; and 2.The alternative will not cause the City to incur any net cost as a result of the alternative compliance mechanism. VI. Incentives for Developers The City may provide incentives to participating developments in the form of exceptions from the underlying zoning codes. These incentives may include: 1.Rental developments: A.A minimum of a thirty three percent (33%) reduction in required parking spaces B.A minimum of a ten percent (10%) density bonus 2.For-sale developments: Impact fee waivers for Affordable Dwelling Units. VII. Non-Discrimination Based on Rent Subsidies: Developments covered by this Policy must not discriminate against tenants who would pay their rent with federal, state or local public assistance, or tenant based federal, state or local subsidies, including, but not limited to rental assistance, rent supplements, and Housing Choice Vouchers. VIII. Affordable Housing Plan A.Applicability Developments that are subject to this Policy shall prepare and submit an Affordable Housing Plan to the City. B.Approval The Affordable Housing Plan shall be approved by the City. Minor modifications to the plan shall be subject to approval by the City Manager. Major modifications shall be subject to approval by the City Council. Items shall be designated as major or minor in the Affordable Housing Plan. C.Contents The Affordable Housing Plan shall include at least the following: 1.General information about the nature and scope of the development. 2.The total number of market rate units and Affordable Dwelling Units in the development. 3.The floor plans for the Affordable Dwelling Units showing the number of bedrooms and bathrooms in each unit. 4.The approximate square footage of each Affordable Dwelling Unit and average square foot of market rate unit by types. 5.Building floor plans and site plans showing the location of each Affordable Dwelling Unit. 6.A good faith estimate of the price of each Affordable Dwelling Unit. The price of Affordable Dwelling Units may be adjusted at the time of sale if there has been a change in the median income or a change in the formulas used in this Policy. 7.The order of completion of market rate and Affordable Dwelling Units. 8.Documentation and specifications regarding the exterior appearance, materials and finishes of the development for each Affordable Dwelling Unit illustrating that the appearance is comparable to the appearance of market rate units. 9.An Affordable Dwelling Unit Management Plan setting forth the policies and procedures that will be used to administer the Affordable Dwelling Units in accordance with the Affordable Housing Performance Agreement and this Policy. 10.For requests to an alternative to on-site provision of affordable housing, evidence that the proposed alternative will further affordable housing opportunities in the City to an equivalent or greater extent than compliance with the otherwise applicable on-site requirements of this Policy, and evidence that the alternative will not cause the City to incur any net cost as a result of the alternative compliance mechanism. 11.Any and all other information that the City may require to verify compliance with this Policy. IX. Recorded Agreements, Conditions and Restrictions An Affordable Housing Performance Agreement (the “Performance Agreement”) shall be executed between the City and the developer in a form approved by the City Attorney. The Performance Agreement shall be based on the Affordable Housing Plan described in Section VII and shall include: A.the location, number, type, and size of affordable housing units to be constructed; B.sales and/or rental terms; occupancy requirements; C.a timetable for completion of the units; D.restrictions to be placed on the units to ensure their affordability; and E.any additional terms the City may require. The applicant shall execute any and all documents deemed necessary by the City, including, without limitation, restrictive covenants and other related instruments, to ensure the affordability of the Affordable Dwelling Units in accordance with this Policy. The applicant shall prepare and record all documents, restrictions, easements, covenants, and/or agreements that are specified by the City as conditions of approval of the application prior to issuance of a Building Permit for any development subject to this Policy. Such Documents shall be recorded in the office of the Hennepin County Recorder or Registrar of Titles, as applicable. X. Definitions Affordable Dwelling Unit:A dwelling unit within a residential project subject to this Policy that meets the applicable affordability standards in Table T-1. Financial Assistance:Funds derived from the City, including but is not limited to funds from the following sources: A.The City of Golden Valley B.Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) C.Reinvestment Assistance Program D.Tax Increment Financing (TIF) & Tax Abatement E.Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) Funds F.Land Write-downs Affordable Housing Plan: A plan that documents policies and procedures for administering the Affordable Dwelling Units in accordance with the Affordable Housing Performance Agreement. Affordable Housing Performance Agreement:An Agreement between the City and the developer which formally sets forth development approval and requirements to achieve Affordable Housing in accordance with this Policy. Executive Summary Golden Valley Council/Manager Meeting August 8, 2017 Agenda Item 3. 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update - Parks and Natural Resources Prepared By Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager Summary Staff will update the City Council on the discussion and feedback received at the Comp Plan Conversation held on August 7, including reaction to the draft Goals and Objectives and any discussion around the key issues examined in the plan: maintenance of parks and nature areas, additional acquisition of open space, support for active living, utilization of green technology, growth of Brookview Golf and Recreation Area, etc. All Comp Plan elements will be addressed at meetings held throughout the spring and summer: March – Land Use April – Land Use (continued) April – Housing May – Sustainability and Resilience June – Water Resources July – Transportation August – Parks and Natural Resources September – Economic Competitiveness Attachments •Parks Chapter Summary (1 page) •Community Feedback Summary (2 pages) •Proposed Goals and Objectives for Parks Chapter (6 pages) Parks & Natural Resources Chapter Summary 2040 Comprehensive Plan Comprehensive Plan Conversations – August 7, 2017 Status The Parks and Natural Resources Chapter is currently being developed with numerous public input opportunities and multiple work sessions with the Open Space & Recreation Commission (OSRC). In addition to these efforts, the Environmental Commission has worked with the OSRC in the input, development, and implementation of the Natural Resources Management Plan which will be included in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan document. Both the Open Space & Recreation Commission and the Environmental Commission continue to work with staff to fine tune recommended plan implementation for the Golden Valley Park System over the next 10 years. Chapter Overview The Chapter will provide planning guidance over the next 10 years based upon needs anticipated through 2040. The plan addresses four key areas of the Golden Valley Park System. These areas include; the preservation of parks and acquisition of additional park land, the commitment to delivering outstanding recreation and education opportunities, a pledge to protect and enhance open spaces and natural areas, and a passion to grow Brookview Golf and Recreation Area. Key issues that are/will be examined within the plan include: •Provide and Maintain Parks, Nature Areas, and Green Space – The community values and understands the importance of parks, outdoor amenities, nature areas, and green space as key assets of the City of Golden Valley. •Protect and Add Park Amenities for Current and Future Community Needs – Resident feedback supports that the City maintains, improves, and replaces park amenities throughout the park system.- •Pursue and Acquire Park Land and Open Space – The top goal identified in the community responses at the hosted open house is to create (or expand) open space, parks, and trails. •Responsiveness – City officials and staff must be cognizant of an ever-changing community and responsive to the growing and changing needs. •Support a City Environment for Active Living and Healthy Lifestyles – The community values a park environment supportive of active lifestyles by providing opportunities for physical activity for people who live, work, play, and learn in Golden Valley. •Protect and Enhance Open Spaces and Natural Areas – The community values its natural infrastructure including trees, native vegetation, and wetlands and wants to ensure these are managed in a resilient and sustainable manner. •Green Technology – Staff should implement green technology whenever appropriately possible for all park improvements. •Grow Revenue Producing Special Use Areas – Fiscal resources produced from the City’s unique variety of special use areas helps reduce expenses to the general fund and provides resources for reinvestment. •Implementation – Staff will work with residents, the Open Space and Recreation Commission and the City Council to develop priorities for capital expenditures that align with the goals of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. SUMMARY OF COMMUNITY FEEDBACK Parks & Natural Resources – 2040 Comprehensive Plan Comprehensive Plan Kick-Off Open House As community members arrived at the open house, they were given a set of stickers to use at each “station” or chapter of the Comp Plan. Stickers were used by attendees to represent the goals that they feel are most important to them and should be included in the long-term vision for Golden Valley. Top 5 Parks Goals Identified at Open House Sticker Count Create additional (or expand) open space, parks, and trails 27 Ensure a park environment supportive of active lifestyles by providing opportunities for physical activity for people who live, work, play, and learn in Golden Valley 27 Provide attractive parks, nature areas, and open spaces for community enjoyment 25 Maintain, improve, and replace park amenities throughout the park system 18 Continue to provide recreational and educational opportunities to meet the needs of the community 16 Online Survey Results The City engaged the community on the topic of Parks in a number of different ways including electronic survey input. Electronic responses received included: General Input: •Would love to have a nice dirt running path for beginning runners. My knees aren't handling the paved paths well anymore. Wirth has trails but they are quite hilly. Mary Hills is great but short. •Golden Valley has great neighborhood parks but few with loop walking trails for adults. Nature areas would be ideal for this. •Please allow for the Parks Dept and the Parks Commission to have more active roles in seeking community input on changes to the parks systems. Many decisions seem to be made on their own without public input (Lawn Bowling is fine, but a multi-use space/dome is so needed in this area), other P&R decisions are made to increase revenue through the parks system while taking away public use time (i.e. Twin Cities Tennis Camps). What do you value most about Golden Valley? •Great parks, neighborhoods, and close to downtown. •The parks and the fact that neighbors take pride in the community. •The number of parks, the opportunity to be close to downtown but still in a neighborhood. •Parks, green space, proximity to Minneapolis. •Next to Minneapolis, neighbors, parks and green space. •Well kept GV parks, GV trails, and green spaces. •I love all the green space available in Golden Valley. Summary of Community Feedback Parks & Natural Resources Chapter - 2040 Comprehensive Plan What important changes does Golden Valley need to make in the next 10 years? In the next 20 years? •World class community center, better Park & Rec programs, Christmas lights and decoration around the holiday season. •Parks!!! The neighborhood parks are lack-luster when compared to the nearby New Hope and Crystal parks (with the exception of Brookview and Lions). We moved from Crystal and were in walking distance of 3+ parks that were appealing to kids from 1 year – middle school. Our two closest parks in GV have less equipment and less appeal to kids of all ages. The two big parks are great, I’m sure, but I also want to be able to enjoy the parks that are walkable to us. •Change of city policy: welcoming of friendly environmental practice; allowing limited bee-keeping (not business or industrial), greater attention paid to water purity in our streams, ponds, lakes, promoting rain gardens and native plantings, replacing aging trees and greater investment made in bike paths/lanes, walking trails connecting neighborhoods. •Assure we maintain the green space, mature trees, parks, and spacious yards. •Dog park and fitness center so I don’t have to pay Lifetime $200/month. •Move location of farmer’s market to Lions Park or Brookview Park so more neighbors can walk to it or spend more time, promote Lions Club Park and other areas to downtown realtors. Build an outdoor public swimming pool. Promote the parks and Hopkins Schools. Well-kept GV parks; GV trails, and green spaces. •Increase the replacement of old trees as soon as possible. •Public pool and sauna. •Take good care of parks. •With some increase in our population density, we need to maintain our green spaces. •How about community center with a pool for kids in the winter. •Community Center should have been designed with more amenities (i.e. fitness center, rec rooms, etc.). •Increase the navigability to Bassett Creek watershed to kayaks and canoes and make clear launch areas. •Restoring Bassett Creek so that ALL of its ABOVE ground and flowing the way it was 50 years ago and unpolluted with wildlife such as toads and crawfish. Proposed Goals & Objectives Parks & Natural Resources Chapter – 2040 Comp Plan Comprehensive Plan Conversations – August 7, 2017 Goal 1: Preserve Parks and Acquire Additional Land The City of Golden Valley recognizes the importance of parks, open spaces, nature areas, and recreational facilities to the community’s overall health, vitality, and appeal. Objectives •Provide and maintain attractive parks and scenic areas for community enjoyment and leisure time activities. •Develop appropriate park and recreation areas and facilities to serve existing and future community needs. •Implement an excellent maintenance system that maximizes the available resources and provides for high quality parks and facilities. •Pursue and acquire additional land for open space, parks, and trails. •Maintain a no net-loss of acreage for specific use land, open space, parks, and nature areas owned and operated by the City. Acreage baseline is 480 acres. Policies •Maintain the current level of service by providing at least 22.5 acres of City-owned parks, special use land, open spaces, and nature areas per 1,000 residents. •Provide direction, coordination, and cooperation with adjacent communities, school districts, Three Rivers Park District, the State of Minnesota, the Metropolitan Council, and other related agencies, both public and private, for facility usage, park planning, programming, and development efforts. •Pursue the acquisition and development of neighborhood parks in order that each neighborhood is adequately served with appropriate recreational facilities. •Pursue grants from local, regional, state, and federal agencies to obtain funding assistance for park and recreation planning, administration, acquisition, physical development, and programming efforts. •Provide special use recreational facilities for broad community use. •Expand connections between existing open spaces and parks. •Preserve and enhance parks and open space areas in accordance with the City of Golden Valley Capital Improvement Plan. •Seek all opportunities, within financial limits, to plan, procure, develop, and maintain parks and recreation resources. •Acquire and develop land or expand existing land for parks where it is deemed beneficial. •Maintain excellent internal park trails that provide connectivity and access within each park area to park amentities and citywide sidewalks and trails. •Provide insight and direction for the citywide trail and sidewalk plan. •Develop a plan to eliminate physical barriers in all park areas to meet the recreational needs of all residents. •Stay connected to the community for flexibility and responsive collaboration. •Maintain, update, replace, and add athletic facilities to meet community recreation needs. Comp Plan Conversations – Parks & Natural Resources – August 7, 2 Implementation Strategies •Identify and secure properties that add to or improve park locations. •Develop partnerships to expand recreation amenities. •Maintain a zero net loss park acreage goal. •Be responsive to collaboration opportunities. •Support the Parks Department through efficient facility use, capital reinvestment, and technology upgrades to ensure a dynamic park system. Goal 2: Deliver Recreation and Education Opportunities The City of Golden Valley believes that lifelong learning and active lifestyles are vital aspects for a vibrant community. Objectives •Provide recreational and educational opportunities to meet the needs of the community, including all age groups and ability levels. •Deliver a variety of recreational and educational programs and events that are responsive to the changing needs and interests of the community. •Create and maintain a city environment supportive of active living by providing opportunities for physical activity to people who live, work, and play within the City. Policies •Cooperate with the school districts in promoting community use of facilities. •Collaborate with other non-profit organizations and agencies to provide adaptive and recreational and educational opportunities for the community. •Promote social equity for those under served in our community by eliminating barriers and providing access to programs, facilities, places, and spaces in our park system. •Partner with and support youth athletic organizations. •Cooperate with public and private entities to provide recreational and educational opportunities. •Cooperate with corporate citizens to provide employee recreational opportunities. •Encourage and provide entrepreneurial recreation and educational program activities. •Monitor user satisfaction and solicit new program ideas. •Develop program budget priorities that help ensure quality recreational and educational opportunities. •Encourage and enable programs and classes provided by other agencies and groups. •Recruit and use seasonal/part-time employees and volunteers to assist in implementing the City’s recreational programs and events. Comp Plan Conversations – Parks & Natural Resources – August 7, 3 Implementation Strategies •Stay connected to the community to provide recreational and educational opportunities for an ever-changing resident base. •Continuously explore opportunities to partner and collaborate on recreational and educational initiatives. •Support local organizations that provide programs and services for the community. •Utilize thorough evaluation as an integral aspect to our service delivery. •Ensure recreation programs and educational opportunities are available to all. Goal 3: Protect and Enhance Open Spaces and Natural Resources The City of Golden Valley desires to provide and maintain high quality natural resources through its management of nature areas and open spaces, which provide healthy wildlife habitats, nature- oriented recreation and educational experiences, and enhanced quality of life for residents. Objectives •Partner with the Environmental Commission to protect, preserve, restore, enhance, and develop the natural resources within the City and implement the Natural Resources Management Plan. •Control existing and emerging invasive plant species, pests and diseases. •Provide access and connectivity. •Maintain and monitor natural resources. •Support and provide public outreach and education and citizen participation. •Foster partnerships and inter-governmental cooperation •Protect and manage wildlife. •Support the goals and policies outlined in the City’s Resilience and Sustainability Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan Policies •Apply an adaptive management approach to achieving natural resource goals to ensure success •Connect people to the benefits of nature and the outdoors through sustainable community assets by protecting natural resources and open spaces. •Increase passive recreational opportunities of existing natural resources through park land enhancement. •Review development proposals for conformance with ordinances regarding tree preservation, water quality, wetland protection and mitigation, and shore land protection. •Work with developers to provide permanent open space/park areas or monetary compensation of land in development plans through a park dedication fee. •Educate private property owners on how to protect and maintain natural resources on their property. Comp Plan Conversations – Parks & Natural Resources – August 7, 4 •Protect parks and open space areas from unnecessary encroachment or destruction from neighboring properties. •Use site planning, construction, and maintenance techniques on public park lands to minimize negative impacts on the natural environment. •Use or specify native plant materials in projects on City property. •Search for, and take advantage of, opportunities to acquire properties to add to the City’s inventory of natural resource-based open space. •Protect and preserve endangered and threatened species and their natural habitat through cooperative efforts with Metropolitan Parks Commission, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, and the US Fish and Wildlife Service. •Enforce no-net loss of wetlands within jurisdictional limits through administration of the Minnesota Wetlands Conservation Act. •Increase emphasis on minimizing runoff volumes, through implementation of storm water best management practices and other environmental practices that are technically acceptable and financially feasible. •Continue to take a proactive approach in efforts to identify and treat diseased and insect- infested trees in a timely manner through implementation of the City’s shade tree disease program. •Work with private property owners and developers to encourage reforestation and preservation of significant vegetation and enforce current tree and landscape ordinance. •Use best management practices to improve the effectiveness of natural resource management. •Provide, maintain, search for, and develop public access to parks and water bodies. •Protect and manage priority open space areas within the City. •Maintain and develop natural corridors to foster ecosystem continuity and provide connections to parks and open space. •Expand environmental education programs with partnerships in schools and in the community. •Continue to inventory and analyze natural resources and manage them accordingly within the City. •Control and deter growth of nuisance wildlife populations. Implementation Strategies •Address encroachment issues through education, identification, and boundary demarcation •Market and brand the City’s nature areas and open spaces and distinguish them from •Expand certain nature areas through agreement, easement, or acquisition as opportunities arise •Develop a communications/education plan with topics and schedule, and deliver using various media •Further develop the City’s volunteer program including public outreach and citizen participation •Design and install signage (entrance, general wayfinding and educational) in nature areas and open spaces •Continue to regulate/enforce natural resource related laws, codes and policies Comp Plan Conversations – Parks & Natural Resources – August 7, 5 •Develop maintenance schedule and set of best management practices/procedures for nature areas and opens spaces •Complete the specific natural resource and amenity improvements listed in the Natural Resource Management Plan Goal 4: Grow Brookview Golf and Recreation Area The City of Golden Valley believes the Brookview Recreation Area is a key asset to the park system and the opportunities provided to residents are unique and worthy of continued investment. Objectives •Provide a full-service public golf facility, including an 18-hole regulation course, 9-hole par three course, driving range, lawn bowling green, practice areas for warm-up, bar and grill, golf shop, and all other amenities associated with the operation of a municipal golf opportunity. •Maintain, evaluate, and improve Brookview Golf Course and amenities to provide an excellent golfing facility for the public. Policies •Provide high quality golfing opportunities for the public. •Maintain and improve the lawn bowling green to consistently provide an excellent facility for recreation, league, and rental play. •Replace aging infrastructure on Brookview Golf Course. Infrastructure includes: irrigation system, bridges, cart paths, tee boxes, greens, signage, on-site buildings, and pond areas. •Update and maintain golf course mechanical equipment to ensure proper maintenance of golf course. •Develop systematic plans for the replacement of patron use equipment, such as power carts, pull carts, tables, chairs, benches, locker room amenities, technology and event equipment. •Plan and implement for safety shelters throughout the golf course area for golfers to take shelter during inclement weather events. •Update golf maintenance building and infrastructure to employ all environmentally, appropriate practices associated with the golf operations. •Continue to utilize pollinator plants when developing annual planting program. •Continue to explore new recreation activities that align with recreational opportunities provided through the golf operations. •Continue to invest in winter recreational activities throughout the golf course property, including but not limited to, fat bike trails, winter disc golf, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, etc. Implementation Strategies •Create new opportunities that produce strong revenues to sustain the recreation area. •Continue to diversify revenue baskets in order to ensure a broader base of fiscal opportunities. •Constantly evaluate management systems, technology, and staffing efficiencies to keep expenses at appropriate levels. •Expand marketing initiatives. Comp Plan Conversations – Parks & Natural Resources – August 7, 6 •Grow private partnerships to maximize facility potential. •Partner resources to expand customer base. •Make innovation a priority. Executive Summary Golden Valley Council/Manager Meeting August 8, 2017 Agenda Item 4. A. 2018-2019 Proposed Other Funds Budget B. 2018-2022 Capital Improvement Plan C. Budget Wrap-Up Prepared By Sue Virnig, Finance Director Summary Staff will give a presentation on the 2018-2019 Proposed Other Funds Budget and 2018-2022 Proposed Capital Improvement Plan. Please bring to the meeting: ∼2018-2019 Proposed Other Funds Budget ∼2018-2022 Proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Attachment •Powerpoint Presentation (26 pages) Agenda 2018-2019 Other Funds 2018-2022 Capital Improvement Plan Overall Budget Wrap up Council Manager Meeting August 8, 2017 2018 Schedule July 11 Review General Fund Budget and Tax Levy August 8 Review all other funds budgets (Enterprise, Special Revenue, Internal Service Funds) Review 2018-2022 Capital Improvement Program August 22 –Additional Meeting if necessary September 5 Proposed Property Tax Hearing (Amount Approved will go on notice for Nov) October CIP is reviewed by Planning Commission December 5 Approval of 2018-2019 Budget and Tax Levy Other Funds (Not In 2018-2022 CIP) Motor Vehicle Licensing (DMV) (Enterprise Fund) Conservation/Recycling (Enterprise Fund) Human Services (Special Revenue) Brookview Community Center (Special Revenue) Motor Vehicle Licensing Revenues Registration Fees /Title Transfers (6,869 more transactions –total 55,397) Limited Licenses Expenditures No new items Conservation/Recycling Revenues Hennepin County Grant decrease Expenditures Additional brush drop off –if needed December 31, 2018 –contract ends with Republic In 2019, recycling fees will increase by $2 per quarter to cover future contract services such as organics. Human Services Fund Revenues Lawful Gambling Proceeds (One new site-New Bohemia-TOTAL 4 sites) Fund Raising Events Expenditures In 2018, estimated to allocate $60,000 In 2019, estimated to allocate $60,000 Brookview Center Operations of the New Center to account for the indoor playground with party rooms, a banquet facility and other meeting rooms for rent Revenues Indoor Play Area Fees, Banquet Facility Area Fees and Room Rentals Expenditures Custodian, .5 Banquet Facility Manager, part time employees, supplies and services Capital Improvement Plan Sections Vehicles and Equipment Parks Brookview Golf Course Buildings Storm Water Utility Water and Sanitary Sewer Streets Vehicles and Equipment Vehicles and Equipment are funded by Equipment Certificates. Positive Performance has been transferred in previous years to pay for Fire Trucks, etc. to help keep the certificates at a flat amount of $800,000. In 2018, an additional certificate of $400,000 is proposed to fund a fire pumper replacement (V & E-101) for $600,000. General Fund Transfer $50,000 –reduce/eliminate future need for certificates with positive performance or fund balance Page 10 Financing Page 19-48 Equipment-Vehicles replacements Park Improvement Program Park Improvements –Plan is to get to $400,000 as an annual transfer from the General Fund by 2022. Park dedication fees are charged but not added as a revenue source due to uncertainty of collection. 2017 YTD $0 Golden Valley (P-014) will apply for a Hennepin County Youth Sports Grant in Fall of 2018 to help fund ball field lighting at Isaacson Park. If not received, the project will not be done. (GV-$85,000; GVLL-$15,000; HC-$150,000) Tennis Court Construction –Wesley Park In 2019 and 2021, Community Gardens (P-025) are added. In 2020, Off-Leash Dog Park Lighting improvements/replacements –LED Canoe Rack Page 12 Financing Page 49-59 Projects Brookview Golf Course Revenues Green Fees will increase by $2 per round; All revenues come from the activities held on course Golfing Grill Concessions –soon to be Three-One-Six Cart Rental Par 3 Driving Range Lawn Bowling Pro Shop Sales Brookview Golf Course Expenditures 2018 Electric Golf Carts $275,000 Trade In $110,000 Environmental Reasons Conversion $33,000 Course Improvements $50,000 Page 9 Financing Page 60-69 Projects Brookview Golf Course Net Assets @1/1/17 $1,134,257 Estimated Revenue 2,095,895 Estimated Expenses 2,289,825 Changes in Net Assets (193,930) Net Assets @12/31/17 $940,327 Proposed Revenue 2,648,450 Proposed Expenditures 2,838,800 Changes in Net Assets (190,350) Net Assets @12/31/18 $749,977 Concept Revenue 2,671,450 Concept Expenditures 2,620,795 Changes in Net Assets 50,655 Net Assets @12/31/19 $800,632 Buildings Buildings-General Buildings City Hall Boiler replacement (B043) Vehicle Maintenance window replacement, New windows at Park Shelters (3) and City Hall, Park Shelter (3) and Cold Storage roof replacements (3). General Services Area –counters, carpet and furniture replacement-2018 2nd floor hallway-new carpet-2018 Council Chambers remodel (Dias and Equipment)-2019 General Fund transfers will be at $500,000 by 2021 Lowered transfer in 2018 by $50,000 -discussion Page 11 Financing Page 71-77 Projects Storm Water Utility Revenues Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission Rate increase in 2018 Residential is 1/3 or $1.33 per quarter Rate increase in 2019 Residential is 1/3 or $2.00 per quarter Expenditures Decola Ponds $250,000 (Private Floodproofing Incentive) Decola Ponds-Ponds B & C $500,000 Cooperative Efforts-Bassett Creek, DNR, Hennepin County PMP miles increasing $600,000 to $900,000 Page 13 Financing Page 81-90 Projects Water and Sewer Utility Fund Revenues Utility Bill covers most revenue 2018-Franchise Fees needs to be a major part of revenue Rate Increases for all billings starting April 2018 $.45/1000 for Water $.30/1000 for Sanitary Sewer Water and Sewer Utility Fund Expenditures Meter Reading Equipment –FCC requirement 2018 PMP –1.30 miles -feasibility study includes portions of water main replacement along with replacement of valves, and hydrants as needed and sandblasting and painting of all existing hydrants in the project area -$330,000 increase from 2017 Joint Water Commission –rates to include future capital of water towers, watermain replacement Mill and Overlay -$100,000 –coincide with overall overlay program in 2018 Delay Improvements to I394 Inflow/Infiltration Project to 2019 Minneapolis water increases est. 3.0% increase MCES estimated at 13% increase in sewer costs (flow/rates) Page 8 Financing Page 91-101 Projects Streets Projects are outlined in this section to cover the current Pavement Management Program along with other projects. Flashing Yellow Arrows Zane and Lindsay –TIF Bike Trail for Task Force, Wayzata Blvd, and Bassett Creek Regional Trail Delay Street Reconstruction after 2019 by two years –ends 2023 Some Franchise Fees will be used to help finance these projects along with State Aid Allotments and bonds sold. Page 14-15 Financing Page 102-112 Projects Debt Discussion Types of Bonds End of 2017 GO Special Assessment 54,575,000 *Levy/assessments 3 refi GO Street Reconstruction 5,630,000 *Franchise Fees GO Tax Increment 1,935,000 Tax Increment/Assessments GO Certificates 2,400,000 levy transfers GO Tax Abatement 670,000 No levy/General Mills GO State Aid 1,520,000 State Aid Allotment HRA Lease Revenue 17,410,000 levy Utility Revenue 2,580,000 Tax increment TOTAL $86,720,000 Wrap Up –General Fund Staffing Brookview Center 2 FTEs Police –additional officer in 2019 2018 General Fund Revenues Local Government Aid (LGA) decreased by $215,275 Developable Properties General Fund Expenditures 2018 Proposed Expenditures Environmental Budget $2,775 Add Educational Events City Manager $3,000 Crisis Management Consultant Transfers $250,000 CIPs-Buildings, Parks, Street Overlays, Equipment Administrative Services $11,430 FDM (Fire) Maintenance (LOGIS) Building Operations $109,045 New Brookview/City Hall Cleaning needs Planning Budget $45,000 Planning Studies (2018-Downtown; 2019-Station Area) Park & Recreation Adm $2,000 Turkey Removal Fire Operations $75,000 Increased Coverage with Duty Crew Officers Street Maintenance $172,610 Preservation Maintenance /Sign replacements Park Maintenance $25,000 Contractual Service –Douglas Drive 2.5% Salary Increase $515,805 General Fund Only TOTAL PROPOSED LEVY Levy Payable 2017 Proposed Levy Payable 2018 General Fund 14,998,330 16,545,880 10.32% Fire Relief Levy 0 0 Tax Abatement Levy 0 0 Bonded Debt: Street Improvement Bonds 4,465,375 3,773,982 Brookview Community Center 1,218,300 1,218,300 Equipment Certificates 849,398 882,578 Debt Sub-Total 6,533,073 5,874,860 -10.08% TOTAL Levy 21,531,403 22,420,740 4.13% Tax Capacity, continued Median Home 2017 2018 % increase (decrease) Property Value $262,000 $289,000 6.1224% Tax Rate 56.109%55.873% City Portion of Taxes $154.15 $154.15 or $12.84 per month Fiscal Disparities Distribution We do not have this number until around August 17 Estimating a slight uptick –no value growth TOTAL Estimated Fiscal Disparities $4,882,494 2017-$4,770,468 Rule of Thumb For each $100,000 a median home would go up or down $7.25 AGENDA Regular Meeting of the City Council Golden Valley City Hall 7800 Golden Valley Road Council Chamber August 15, 2017 6:30 pm 1.CALL TO ORDER PAGES A.Pledge of Allegiance B.Roll Call C.Proclamation for Hunger Action Month 2.ADDITIONS AND CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA 3.CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Consent Agenda - All items listed under this heading are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no discussion of these items unless a Council Member so requests in which event the item will be removed from the general order of business and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. A.Approval of Minutes: 1. Council/Manager Meeting - July 11, 2017 2. City Council Meeting August 2, 2017 B.Approval of City Check Register C.Licenses: 1. Approve 2017-2018 Liquor License Renewal - Theodore Wirth PAR 3 D.Minutes: 1. Joint Water Commission - June 7, 2017 E.Bids and Quotes F. 4.PUBLIC HEARINGS 5.OLD BUSINESS 6.NEW BUSINESS A.Authorize Purchase of 1604 Mendelssohn Avenue North 17- B.Amend Master SAC Deferral Program Agreement C.Acceptance of Donations for Schaper Park 17- D.Approve Amendment to City Manager Employment Agreement 17- E.Review of Council Calendar F.Mayor and Council Communications 7.ADJOURNMENT AGENDA Regular Meeting of the City Council Golden Valley City Hall 7800 Golden Valley Road Council Chamber September 5, 2017 6:30 pm 1.CALL TO ORDER PAGES A.Pledge of Allegiance B.Roll Call 2.ADDITIONS AND CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA 3.CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Consent Agenda - All items listed under this heading are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no discussion of these items unless a Council Member so requests in which event the item will be removed from the general order of business and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. A.Approval of Minutes: City Council Meeting - August 15, 2017 B.Approval of City Check Register C.Licenses: D.Minutes: E.Bids and Quotes: F.Set Public Hearing Date for Proposed Property Tax Levy Payable 2018 and 2018 Budget 12/5/17 4.PUBLIC HEARINGS A.Public Hearing for Providing Host Approval for Issuance of Revenue Obligations by the City of Minnetonka 17- 5.OLD BUSINESS 6.NEW BUSINESS A.Adopting Proposed 2018 Budget and Tax Levy Payable in 2018 17- B.Review of Council Calendar C.Mayor and Council Communications 7.ADJOURNMENT A G E N D A Council/Manager Meeting Golden Valley City Hall 7800 Golden Valley Road Council Conference Room September 12, 2017 6:30 pm Pages 1. Comprehensive Plan Updates - Economic Competitiveness (15 minutes) 2. Police Body Cameras ( minutes) 3. Design Standards ( minutes) 4. Future of Bicycle and Pedestrian Task Force ( minutes) 5. Council Review of Future Draft Agendas: City Council September 19, City Council October 3 and Council Manager October 10, 2017 Council/Manager meetings have an informal, discussion-style format and are designed for the Council to obtain background information, consider policy alternatives, and provide general directions to staff. No formal actions are taken at these meetings. The public is invited to attend Council/Manager meetings and listen to the discussion; public participation is allowed by invitation of the City Council.