12-12-17 C/M Agenda Packet A G E N D A
Council/Manager Meeting
Golden Valley City Hall
7800 Golden Valley Road
Council Conference Room
December 12, 2017
6:30 pm
Pages
1. Discussion of 2018 Legislative Priorities (30 minutes) 2-4
2. Employee Handbook Discussion (60 minutes) 5-6
3. Discussion of 2018-2019 Council Goal Session Format (30 minutes) 7
4. Council Review of Future Draft Agendas: City Council December 19, 2017, City
Council January 2 and Council/Manager January 9, 2018
8-11
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
December 12, 2017
Agenda Item
1. Discussion of 2018 Legislative Priorities
Prepared By
Timothy Cruikshank, City Manager
Summary
Council needs to review the 2018 Legislative Priorities to be approved at an upcoming Council Meeting.
Once approved, Council will distribute the booklet at the Legislative Breakfast scheduled for January 27,
2018 at 9:30 am.
Attachments
• City of Golden Valley 2017 Legislative Priorities (2 pages)
2017
Legislative Priorities
7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN 55427 ·763-593-8006Adopted by the City Council Dec 20, 2016
City of Golden Valley 2017 Legislative PrioritiesPage 2
Table Of Contents
1.Medicine Lake Rd/Winnetka Ave Regional Flood Mitigation Through DNR Flood Damage Reduction Program ..........................3
2.Public Safety Improvements At Douglas Drive/Hwy 55 Intersection .................................................4
3.Infrastructure .......................................................................................5
4. Modify Fiscal Disparities Formula .....................................................6
5.Transportation
a.Establish A Sustainable Formula For Increased Transportation And Transit Funding .............................................7
b. METRO Blue Line Extension Funds ............................................8
c.Highway 169 Improvement Planning From I-394 To Medicine Lake Rd .................................................9
6.Metropolitan Council Inflow/Infiltration Grants— Public And Private Improvements .....................................................10
7. Oppose Levy Limits ............................................................................11
8. Affordable Housing And Workforce Housing ...................................12
9. Support Tax Incentives For Community Reinvestment ..................13
Appendix 1 ...............................................................................................15
Appendix 2 ...............................................................................................17
Appendix 4 ...............................................................................................19
Appendix 6 ...............................................................................................21
These priorities are supported by the Golden Valley City Council, along with Metro Cities, League
of Minnesota Cities, and Regional Council of Mayors policies, and may be used by local officials
and staff to advocate for during the Legislative session.
Executive Summary
Golden Valley Council/Manager Meeting
December 12, 2017
Agenda Item
2. Employee Handbook Discussion
Prepared By
Kirsten Santelices, Human Resources Director
Summary
Council needs to review the Employee Handbook revisions to be approved at an upcoming
Council Meeting. Once approved, the handbook will be effective January 1, 2018 for all
employees. It is in the City’s best interest to regularly review all handbook policies and
procedures and update old, outdated language, consider new case law, and ensure the handbook
reflects any changes in statutes. Staff used a combination of current handbook policies and
sample policies from the League of Minnesota Cities to draft the new handbook. Each section
was reviewed carefully by the Best and Flannigan legal team. Aside from restructuring the
document, adding some additional legal requirements (eg, wage disclosure notice), and removing
some detailed procedures (important to Human Resources but not to employees), there were a
few significant policy changes. These changes are summarized below:
A. Respectful Workplace
Increased attention to the City’s commitment to a workplace free from discrimination,
harassment and retaliation. Also provided clearer language on the reporting procedures
for filing a complaint.
B. Tobacco, Drug and Alcohol
Due to law changes in Minnesota, the City needs a policy and procedures related to
medical cannabis.
C. Dress Code
City has moved to a “dress for your day” policy, which allows employees the flexibility to
dress either more professional or more casual dependent on their daily activities.
Language on dressing according to one’s gender identity, as well as reasonable religious
accommodations was also added.
D. External Communications
Policy changes to reflect appropriate procedures in communicating with the media,
communicating on behalf of the City, and communicating through social media outlets.
E. Separation
Policy change to how employees use vacation/PTO during period of time after giving a
notice of resignation or retirement. The policy change would require employees to give a
“working notice” of at least two weeks to leave employment in “good standing.” Leaving
in good standing means employees may be eligible to be paid out his/her accrued but
unused paid time in form of a severance.
Executive Summary
Golden Valley Council/Manager Meeting
December 12, 2017
Agenda Item
3. Discussion of 2018-2019 Council Goal Session Format
Prepared By
Timothy Cruikshank, City Manager
Summary
The annual Council goal session is scheduled for Tuesday, January 30, 2018, at our new Brookview. The
purpose of this item is to confirm the format for this year’s session.
AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the
City Council
Golden Valley City Hall
7800 Golden Valley Road
Council Chamber
December 19, 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:
1. Council/Manager Meeting - October 10 and November 14, 2017
2. City Council Meeting - December 5, 2017
B. Approval of City Check Register
C. Licenses:
1. General Business Licenses - Cigarette/Tobacco
2. Massage Facility License Renewals
3. City Gambling Licenses
D. Minutes:
E. Bids and Quotes
1. Approve Purchase of a Tandem Axle Cab, Chassis, Equipment, and Setup
Approve Purchase of a SUV Police Interceptor Vehicle and a Police Sedan
F. Authorization to Sign Engagement Letter for Auditing Services for the 2017 Year
G. Acceptance of Donations for Ongoing Programs and Other Miscellaneous Donations 17-
I. Authorization to Sign Agreement for Animal Pound Services
J. Approval of amendment to the Employee Handbook
K. Set Polling Place Locations for the 2018 Elections 17-
L. Receipt of November 2017 Financial Reports
M. Amendment to the 2017 General Fund Budget 17-
N. Authorization to Sign Agreement with Sojourner Project
O. Approve Agreement with Hennepin County for 2018/2019 Sentencing to Service Program
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Public Hearing - Body-Worn Camera Program
5. OLD BUSINESS
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. Approve Bids for Body-Worn Camera Program
B. Approve Custodial Services Contract for Brookview, Golf Maintenance & Park Shelter
C. Approve Custodial Services Contract for City Hall Campus
6. NEW BUSINESS - continued
D. Approve Agreement with SEH for Professional Services on T.H. 100 Pedestrian Bridge
Repairs and Approve JPA with Crystal to fund 50% of Project
E. Second Consideration of Ordinance #628 Amending Xcel Franchise Fee and Ordinance
#629 Amending the CenterPoint Franchise Fee
F. 2018 Council Meeting Dates
G. Review of Council Calendar
H. Mayor and Council Communications
7. ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the
City Council
Golden Valley City Hall
7800 Golden Valley Road
Council Chamber
January 2, 2018
6:30 pm
1. CALL TO ORDER
A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Oath of Office by
Larry Fonnest, Council Member Term Expires - 12/31/21
Gillian Rosenquist, Council Member Term Expires - 12/31/21
C. Roll Call & Seating of the Council
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.
PAGES
A. Approval of Minutes:
1. City Council Meeting - December 19, 2017
B. Designation of 2018 Official Newspaper
C. Designation of Depository for City Funds 18-
D. Approval of City Check Register
E. Licenses:
1.
F. Minutes of Boards and Commissions:
G. Bids and Quotes:
1.
H. Council Appointments:
1. Assistant Weed Inspectors
2. Housing and Redevelopment Authority Commissioners
I. Approval of Use of Credit Cards for Purchases
J. Annual Elections of for the 2018-2019 Insurance Policy 18-
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
5. OLD BUSINESS
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. Approve Council Assignments
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
January 9, 2018
6:30 pm
Pages
1. Affordable Housing Policy Status (30 minutes)
2. Council Review of Future Draft Agendas: City Council January 16, City Council
February 7 and Council/Manager February 13, 2018
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.