12-14-21 Council Work Session Agenda PacketWORK SESSION AGENDA
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1.Presentation of 911 Embedded Social Worker Program
2.Discussion of Policing in Golden Valley
3.Discussion of Amplified Music and Alcohol in the Golden Valley Park
System
4.Discussion of 2022 Legislative Priorities
5.Discussion of Employee Handbook Updates
6.Council Review of Future Draft Agendas
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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
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invitation of the City Council.
December 14, 2021 – 6:30 pm
Council Chambers
Hybrid Meeting
Golden Valley Council Work Session
December 14, 2021
Agenda Item
1. Presentation of 911 Embedded Social Worker Program
Prepared By
Alice White, Police Commander
Summary
Hennepin County Behavioral Health and the Golden Valley Police Department would like to partner to
coordinate their expertise and delivery of services to provide the services of an embedded social worker.
This would allow citizens in mental health crisis access to services which would enable police officers to
efficiently support, protect, and preserve the physical, mental and behavioral health of individuals in
Golden Valley. To that end, the parties wish to establish a program that provides a social worker
employed by Hennepin County that will work directly with GVPD to achieve the following objectives:
1. Golden Valley Police Department and Hennepin County Behavioral Health have partnered to
have a permanent Social Worker on site.
2. Provide social service follow up to individuals involved in mental / behavioral health related 911
calls (“Individual(s)”).
3. Decrease number of mental /behavioral health calls that have a law enforcement response.
4. Provide law enforcement officers and Individual(s) with information about community
resources that may benefit Individual(s) and minimize the need for future 911 calls.
5. Decrease use of force by officers by providing officers en route to a mental health crisis calls
pertinent information from social service databases about the mental / behavioral health
history of the Individual.
6. Hennepin County Behavioral Health will continue to have an accessible embedded social
worker at dispatch.
7. Increase mental / behavioral health program referrals to citizens for long term care.
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City staff’s intent is for this program is to eliminate disparities in police interactions and outcomes
among those who experience mental health crisis and BIPOC groups.
To achieve this goal, the parties will work together to identify additional desired outcomes and assess
successes and failures as the program evolves.
Golden Valley Police Department and Hennepin County Behavioral Health have worked together for
the past 18 months and will continue to work together to further develop the program and to maintain
best practices, regarding police response to mental health crisis calls for service. Staff members from
the Golden Valley Police Department and Hennepin County Behavioral Health will be in attendance to
make a presentation and answer any questions the Council may have. The proposed agreement is
scheduled to be considered at the December 21 City Council Meeting.
Financial or Budget Considerations
The salary for the embedded social worker will be a 60/40 split between the City of Golden Valley and
Hennepin County behavioral health, which will be $60,000 per year for (2) years. This salary has been
included in the 2022-2023 budget.
Supporting Documents
• 911 Embedded Social Worker Program Presentation (7 pages)
• Joint Powers Agreement between Hennepin County and the City of Golden Valley regarding 911
embedded social worker program (10 pages)
Golden Valley Police Department
www.goldenvalleymn.gov/police
Police Department Embedded Social Worker
Partnership with Hennepin County Behavioral Health
Program Overview: Benefits
Using resources effectively • Shared financing model• Maximized expertise• Right intervention to meet need
Addressing community needs• Referrals to social worker• Data review, care coordination, link to resources• Ongoing support with housing, economic benefitsand mental and chemical health treatment
Program Overview: Target Population
• Mental health calls• Repeat callers to 911• Low-level criminal behaviors• People who could benefit from social service support
Program Overview: Desired Outcomes
• Improved access to services• Reduced rate of arrests related to underlying behavioral health needs• Reduced injury to community and officers
• Systemwide cost savings• Reduced repeat calls• Improved efficiency of law enforcement response
Program Timeline
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
BloomingtonPlymouth Minnetonka Brooklyn Park Hopkins St. Louis Park
Edina Richfield CrystalNew Hope RobbinsdaleBrooklyn Center University of Minnesota Minneapolis
Golden Valley
Questions
Alice WhiteCommanderAwhite@goldenvalleymn.gov, 763-512-2503Randy MahlenDetective SergeantRmahlen@goldenvalleymn.gov, 763-512-2511
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JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
BETWEEN HENNEPIN COUNTY AND CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY
This Joint Powers Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into by and between County of
Hennepin, state of Minnesota (“COUNTY”) on behalf of its Human Services and Public Health
Department (“HSPHD”) and the City of Golden Valley (“CITY”) on behalf of its Police
Department, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota 55427 (“POLICE
DEPARTMENT”) pursuant to the authority conferred upon them by Minn. Stat. § 471.59.
COUNTY and CITY are also referred to herein as “Party or Parties.”
WHEREAS, COUNTY is a political subdivision of the State of Minnesota and its Human
Services and Public Health Department is empowered to provide general and emergency public
services that support and protect the physical, mental and behavioral health of individuals in
Hennepin County; and
WHEREAS, CITY is a governmental unit of the State of Minnesota and empowered to
provide general and emergency public services in a manner that supports and protects the physical,
mental and behavioral health of individuals in Hennepin County; and
WHEREAS, the Parties desire to jointly and cooperatively coordinate their expertise and
delivery of services to further the interests of providing follow up care by a Senior Social Worker
(SSW) embedded with POLICE DEPARTMENT to prevent reoccurrences of emergency crises in
a manner that most effectively and efficiently supports and protects the physical, mental and
behavioral health of individuals in Hennepin County, subject to the terms and conditions of this
Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and benefits realized by
each Party, the Parties agree as follows:
1. PURPOSE.
The purpose of this Agreement is to enable COUNTY to provide social work services to
POLICE DEPARTMENT to further the interests of providing follow-up social services in a
manner that most effectively and efficiently supports and protects the physical, mental and
behavioral health of individuals in Hennepin County as detailed herein, and for POLICE
DEPARTMENT to secure such services from COUNTY and to establish the terms on which
such services shall be provided.
2. PROJECT/PROGRAM
A. The Parties shall cooperate and collaborate to perform services associated with the
Embedded SSW Program (the “Program”), as further described and outlined in Exhibit A:
Description of Services.
B. The Parties shall perform at all times in accordance with the provisions herein, including
but not limited to the data provisions.
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3. TERM OF THE AGREEMENT
The term of this Agreement shall be from January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2023, unless
terminated earlier in accordance with the cancellation/termination provisions of this
Agreement.
4. CONSIDERATION
A. CITY will provide ($60,000) sixty thousand dollars funding annually.
B. The SSW will be hired, employed, and equipped by HSPHD and participate in supervision
and training by HSPHD in accordance with local, state, federal, and professional licensure
requirements.
C. HSPHD shall, within thirty (30) calendar days following the last day of each quarter,
submit an invoice to CITY for one quarter of the cost of CITY’s portion of the SSW
position.
D. CITY will make payment within thirty-five (35) days from receipt of the invoice. If the
invoice is incorrect, defective, or otherwise improper, CITY will notify HSPHD within ten
(10) days of receiving the incorrect invoice. Upon receiving the corrected invoice from
HSPHD, CITY will make payment within thirty-five (35) days.
E. The Parties expressly agree that neither this Agreement nor either Party’s performance
hereunder obligates or commits either Party to enter a subsequent contract or engagement
with the other.
4. LIABILITY AND NOTICE
A. Each Party shall be liable for its own acts and the results thereof to the extent provided by
law and, further, each Party shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the other (including
their present and former officials, officers, agents, employees, volunteers, and
subcontractors), from any liability, claims, causes of action, judgments, damages, losses,
costs, or expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees, resulting directly or indirectly
from any act or omission of the Party, anyone directly or indirectly employed by it, and/or
anyone for whose acts and/or omissions it may be liable, in the performance or failure to
perform its obligations under this Agreement. The provisions of Minnesota Statutes,
Chapter 466 shall apply to any tort claims brought against COUNTY and/or CITY as a
result of this Agreement.
B. To the fullest extent permitted by law, action by the Parties to this Agreement is intended
to be and shall be construed as a “cooperative activity” and it is the intent of the Parties
that they shall be a deemed a “single governmental unit” for the purposes of liability, as set
forth in Minnesota Statutes, section 471.59, subdivision 1a(a), provided further that for
purposes of that statute, each Party to this Agreement expressly declines responsibility for
the acts or omissions of the other Party to this Agreement except to the extent they have
agreed in writing to be responsible for the acts or omissions of the other Party. The total
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liability for the Parties shall not be added together to exceed the limits on governmental
liability for a single governmental unit.
C. Duty to Notify: Each Party shall promptly notify the other Party of any actual or suspected
claim, action, cause of action, administrative action, criminal arrest, criminal charge, or
litigation brought against the party, its present and former officials, officers, agents,
employees, volunteers, and subcontractors which arises out of this Agreement.
5. INSURANCE
Each Party warrants that it has a purchased insurance or operates under a self-insurance
program in accordance with applicable law and sufficient to manage potential liability arising
hereunder, including but not limited to workers compensation insurance.
6. INDEPENDENT PARTIES
A. It is understood that the relationship between COUNTY and CITY as to the subject matter
of this Agreement constitutes only the understandings set forth in this Agreement.
B. It is further agreed that, notwithstanding any other formal, written agreements or contracts
which may exist between COUNTY and CITY, nothing is intended or should be construed
in any manner as creating or establishing the relationship of partners between the Parties
hereto or as constituting any Party as the agent, representative, or employee of any other
for any purpose or in any manner whatsoever. Each Party is to be and shall remain an
independent contractor with respect to all services performed under this Agreement. Each
Party will secure at its own expense all personnel required in performing services under
this Agreement. Any personnel of a Party or other persons engaged in the performance of
any work or services required by that Party shall have no contractual relationship with any
other Party and will not be considered employees of another Party. No Party shall be
responsible for any claims related to or on behalf of any of the other Parties’ personnel,
including without limitation, claims that arise out of employment or alleged employment
under the Minnesota Unemployment Insurance Law (Minnesota Statutes Chapter 268) or
the Minnesota Workers' Compensation Act (Minnesota Statutes Chapter 176), or claims of
discrimination arising out of state, local, or federal law, against a Party, its officers, agents,
contractors, or employees. Such personnel or other persons shall neither require nor be
entitled to any compensation, rights, or benefits of any kind from the other party, including,
without limitation, tenure rights, medical and hospital care, sick and vacation leave,
workers' compensation, unemployment compensation, disability, severance pay, and
retirement benefits.
7. NONDISCRIMINATION
In accordance with COUNTY’s policies against discrimination, the Parties shall not exclude any
person from full employment rights or participation in, or the benefits of, any program, service or
activity on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression,
gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or public assistance status. No
person who is protected by applicable law against discrimination shall be subjected to
discrimination.
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8. NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARY
Except as herein specifically provided, no other person, customer, employee, or invitee of any
Party or any other third party shall be deemed to be a third party beneficiary of any of the
provisions herein.
9. DATA
COUNTY and CITY, their officers, agents, owners, partners, employees, volunteers and
subcontractors, shall abide by the provisions of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act,
Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, and all other applicable state and federal law, rules, regulations
and orders relating to data privacy, confidentiality, disclosure of information, medical records
or other health and enrollment information, and as any of the same may be amended, as well
as the data and data sharing provisions set forth in Exhibit A. The terms of this paragraph shall
survive the cancellation or termination of this Agreement.
10. RECORDS – AVAILABILITY/ACCESS
Subject to the requirements of Minnesota Statutes section 16C.05, subd. 5, the Parties, the State
Auditor, or any of their authorized representatives, at any time during normal business hours,
and as often as they may reasonably deem necessary, shall have access to and the right to
examine, audit, excerpt, and transcribe any books, documents, papers, records, etc., of the
Parties which are pertinent to the accounting practices and procedures of the Parties and
involve transactions relating to this Agreement. The Parties shall maintain these materials and
allow access during the period of this Agreement and for six (6) years after its expiration,
cancellation or termination.
11. MERGER, MODIFICATION, AND SEVERABILITY
A. The entire understanding between the Parties is contained herein and supersedes all oral
agreements and negotiations between the Parties relating to the subject matter. All items
that are referenced or that are attached are incorporated and made a part of this Agreement.
If there is any conflict between the terms of this Agreement and referenced or attached
items, the terms of this Agreement shall prevail.
B. Any alterations, variations or modifications of the provisions of this Agreement shall only
be valid when they have been reduced to writing as an amendment to this Agreement signed
by the Parties. Except as expressly provided, the substantive legal terms contained in this
Agreement including but not limited to Indemnification; Liability and Notice; Merger,
Modification and Severability; Default and Cancellation/Termination or Minnesota Law
Governs may not be altered, varied, modified or waived by any change order,
implementation plan, scope of work, development specification or other development
process or document.
C. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the remaining
provisions will not be affected.
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12. DEFAULT AND CANCELLATION/TERMINATION
A. If either Party fails to perform any of the provisions of this Agreement, fails to administer
the work so as to endanger the performance of the Agreement or otherwise breaches or
fails to comply with any of the terms of this Agreement, it shall be in default. Unless the
Party’s default is excused in writing by the non-defaulting Party, the non-defaulting Party
may upon written notice immediately cancel or terminate this Agreement.
B. This Agreement may be canceled/terminated with or without cause by either Party upon
thirty (30) days written notice. Either Party may immediately cancel or terminate this
Agreement if the terminating party determines that the health and welfare of a member of
the public is at risk. Upon cancellation/termination of this Agreement, property or surplus
money, if any, acquired as a result of the operation of this Agreement shall be distributed
to the Parties in proportion to contributions of the Parties.
C. Either Party’s failure to insist upon strict performance of any provision or to exercise any
right under this Agreement shall not be deemed a relinquishment or waiver of the same,
unless consented to in writing. Such consent shall not constitute a general waiver or
relinquishment throughout the entire term of the Agreement.
D. The above remedies shall be in addition to any other right or remedy available to either
Party under this Agreement, law, statute, rule, and/or equity.
13. NOTICES
Unless the Parties otherwise agree in writing, any notice or demand which must be given or
made by a Party under this Agreement or any statute or ordinance shall be in writing, and shall
be sent registered or certified mail. Notices to COUNTY shall be sent to the County
Administrator at the address given in the opening paragraph of this Agreement with copies to
HSPHD as detailed below. Notice to CITY shall be sent to the address stated in the opening
paragraph of this Agreement with a copy as detailed below.
HSPHD:
Leah Kaiser
Senior Department Administrator
Hennepin County
300 South 6th Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55487
leah.kaiser@hennepin.us
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Scott Nadeau
Police Chief
Golden Valley Police Department
7800 Golden Valley Road
Golden Valley, Minnesota 55427
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14. SURVIVAL OF PROVISIONS
Provisions that by their nature are intended to survive the term, cancellation or termination of
this Agreement do survive such term, cancellation or termination. Such provisions include but
are not limited to: INDEPENDENT PARTIES; LIABILITY AND NOTICE; INSURANCE;
DATA; RECORDS-AVAILABILITY/ACCESS; DEFAULT AND
CANCELLATION/TERMINATION; MARKETING AND PROMOTIONAL
LITERATURE; and MINNESOTA LAW GOVERNS.
15. MARKETING AND PROMOTIONAL LITERATURE
CITY agrees that the terms, “Hennepin County” and “Hennepin County Human Services and
Public Health Department”, the name of any elected official, or any derivatives thereof, shall
not be utilized in any promotional literature or advertisements of any type without the express
prior written consent of COUNTY.
16. MINNESOTA LAWS GOVERN
The laws of the state of Minnesota shall govern all questions and interpretations concerning
the validity and construction of this Agreement and the legal relations between the Parties and
their performance. The appropriate venue and jurisdiction for any litigation will be those
courts located within the County of Hennepin, state of Minnesota. Litigation, however, in the
federal courts involving the Parties will be in the appropriate federal court within the state of
Minnesota.
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COUNTY BOARD AUTHORIZATION
Reviewed for COUNTY by COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
the County Attorney’s Office: STATE OF MINNESOTA
By:
Chair of Its County Board
Date: ________________________
ATTEST:
Deputy/Clerk of County Board
Date:
And:
County Administrator
Date:
CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY
Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
Date:
Timothy J. Cruikshank, City Manager
Date:
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POLICE DEPARTMENT and HSPHD staff will work collaboratively to prevent
reoccurrences of emergency crises.
Roles and Responsibilities of Parties
• POLICE DEPARTMENT will provide office space for the Senior Social Worker
(SSW).
• POLICE DEPARTMENT will run DSL lines at designated office space, as needed, if
SSW is otherwise unable to access to COUNTY network.
• POLICE DEPARTMENT will work with the HSPHD Social Work Unit
Supervisor (SWUS) to establish criteria for referrals.
• POLICE DEPARTMENT will work with the SWUS to develop a referral process.
• POLICE DEPARTMENT will track referrals and repeat calls.
• POLICE DEPARTMENT will track mental health calls that involve weapons, use of
force and transportation holds being written.
• POLICE DEPARTMENT will accompany the SSW to home visits as needed.
• HSPHD will be responsible for providing the SSW with equipment that
is necessary for completing their work. This includes but is not limited to
laptop computer, cell phone, and office supplies.
• The SSW will report directly to the HSPHD SWUS.
• HSPHD will be responsible for transportation/mileage expenses for the
SSW. The SSW will be responsible following the HSPHD
transportation/mileage reimbursement policies.
• The SSW will provide short-term assistance to individuals in order to
connect the individuals with internal and/or community resources to help
meet their needs. Services will be provided in an ethical manner.
• After being assigned a case, the SSW will complete a file clearance of the
various systems to determine if the individual is open to social services,
county of financial responsibility, and public assistance programs.
• The SSW will meet the individual, assess the individual’s needs,
note formal and informal supports, and determine where gaps exist.
• The SSW will request a new or updated diagnostic assessments as needed.
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• The initial assessment should include the risks to the safety and stability of
the individual as well as the individual’s ability to address such concerns.
The SSW will also evaluate the need for emergency services and if needed
will assist in making those connections.
• The SSW will work with the individual to develop an initial plan that
addresses gaps that exist in the individual’s support system and will work
with the individual to identify and connect with community resources. This
plan will be signed by both the individual and the SSW.
• The SSW will ensure that release of information forms are signed and that
other paperwork is completed in a timely manner.
• Client information can only be shared with law enforcement when there is an ongoing
emergency situation and the client information is necessary to protect the health or
safety of the individual or other people. Information disclosed would be limited to that
necessary to address the emergency situation.
• If community and/or county resources are needed, the SSW will collect
information needed to determine eligibility for those services. The SSW
will facilitate referrals to appropriate resources.
• The SSW will collaborate with other involved parties as indicated.
• If eligible for county operated or contracted case management services,
the SSW will complete the necessary paperwork to transfer the
individual to case management.
• The SSW will document all activities and data as requested for
tracking purposes.
• Participation is voluntary, and the individual served has a right to refuse services.
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Goals of the Police-Mental Health Unit include, but are not limited to:
• More timely engagement of SSW with individuals;
• Increased use of community resources to support individuals;
• Increased use of non-urgent health care systems;
• Improved engagement of current service providers;
• Ongoing collaboration and learning between HSPHD and POLICE DEPARTMENT;
• Expanding mental health resources to the community;
• Reducing use of force, injury or death to officers and community members;
• Reducing rate of arrests/prosecution of persons in mental health crisis and
increase the number of persons who remain in community settings with
services and supports;
• Creating cost-savings through reduction of incarceration and hospitalization
resulting from mental health crisis;
• Reducing repeat police response to mental health crisis calls; and
• Improving efficacy of law enforcement response to emergency
and non-emergency mental health issues.
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Agenda Item
2. Discussion of Policing in Golden Valley
Prepared By
Tim Cruikshank, City Manager
Summary
At the November Council work session, the Council requested this item be placed on the December
work session agenda to get an update on policing in Golden Valley. Interim Police Chief Scott Nadeau
will be present slides outlining:
- Crime in GV
- Personnel status
- Employee feedback
- Action steps/strategic planning
The Chief will elaborate on these topics as well as answer any other questions the Council may have.
Financial Or Budget Considerations
N/A
Supporting Documents
N/A
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Agenda Item
3. Discussion - Amplified Music and Alcohol in the Golden Valley Park System
Prepared By
Rick Birno, Parks & Recreation Director
Summary
In accordance with the citywide equity initiatives and prompted by some incidents over the years, staff
is looking for Council discussion and direction on these two topics. As a base line for context, currently
the following practices and policies are in place:
Alcohol use in parks:
City Code Sec. 20-27. - Alcoholic Beverages.
No person shall possess, display, consume or use alcoholic beverages on any City park property,
unless permission is granted by the City Manager or his/her designee.
(Code 1988, § 10.83(2) (I))
City Code Sec. 4-9. - Social Host Liability.
(3) Alcohol is an addictive drug which, if used irresponsibly, could have drastic effects on those who
use it as well as those who are affected by the actions of an irresponsible user.
(Code 1988, § 5.19; Ord. No. 448, 2nd Series, 9-17-2010)
Current Practice: Alcohol is currently not allowed in Golden Valley parks with the exception of
permitted use at the rental pavilions in Brookview Park. The Golden Valley Police Department
provides enforcement.
Amplified music in parks:
Sec. 26-9. - Special Events. b.
Sound Equipment. Sound-producing equipment, including, but not limited to, public address systems,
radios, phonographs, musical instruments, and other recording devices, shall not be operated at the
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permit location so as to be unreasonably loud or be a nuisance or disturbance to the peace and
tranquility of City residents.
(Code 1988, § 8.11; Ord. No. 594, 2nd Series, 5-12-2016)
Sec. 18-2. - Disorderly Conduct—Generally.
(3) Use a sound amplifier upon streets and public property without prior written permission from the
City, or on any private property in a manner knowing or having reasonable grounds to know, that it
will, or will tend to, alarm, anger or disturb others or provoke any assault or breach of the peace.
(Code 1988, § 10.60; Ord. No. 696 , § 1, 18-2)
Sec. 18-4. - Same—Additional Prohibited Acts.
(2) Radios, Phonographs, etc. The using, operating, or permitting to be played, used or operated, any
radio receiving set, musical instrument, phonograph, or other machine or device for the producing or
reproducing of sound in such manner as to disturb the peace, quiet and comfort of the neighboring
inhabitants or at any time with louder volume than is necessary for convenient hearing for the
person or persons who are in the room, vehicle or chamber in which such machine or device is
operating and who are voluntary listeners thereto. The operation of any such set, instrument,
phonograph, machine or device between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., except when
permitted by the City, shall be prima facie evidence of a violation of this section.
(3) Loudspeakers, Amplifiers for Advertising. The using, operating or permitting to be played, used or
operated, of any radio receiving set, musical instrument, phonograph, loudspeaker, sound amplifier,
or other machine or device for the producing or reproducing of sound which is cast upon the public
streets for the purpose of commercial or political advertising or attracting the attention of the public
to any building or structure.
Current Practice: Amplified music is currently not allowed in Golden Valley parks with the exception
of permitted use for large community events. Examples of large community events include the
summer concert series, Arts & Music Festival, Pride event, community run events, etc. The Golden
Valley Police Department provides enforcement.
The Open Space and Recreation Commission (OSRC) Chair John Cornelius and Vice-Chair Bob Mattison
will be in attendance to seek information and understand the background and possible direction.
If the Council chooses to move forward with this discussion, the following are some potential
considerations:
• Process – comprehensive community engagement on the issues including role of OSRC
• Possible changes to ordinance
• Possible changes to permitting process
• Enforcement
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Financial Or Budget Considerations
Not applicable
Recommended Action
Discussion and direction
Supporting Documents
None at this time
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Agenda Item
4. Discussion of 2022 Legislative Priorities
Prepared By
Tim Cruikshank, City Manager
Summary
Annually, the Council reviews the City’s Legislative Priorities prior to the upcoming Legislative Session.
The 2022 Legislative Session is scheduled to start in late January. Staff will be asking the Council to
approve the 2022 Legislative Priorities at an upcoming City Council Meeting. In addition, each year the
approved priorities are shared with neighboring communities and area legislators at the annual Crystal
Legislative Breakfast in late January or early February and the annual Municipal Legislative Commission
(MLC) Legislative Breakfast Meeting that will be held on January 27. Furthermore, Senator Latz and
Representative Winkler have been invited to the January 11 Council Work Session to provide an annual
legislative check-in.
Financial Or Budget Considerations
Not applicable
Supporting Documents
• 2022 Legislative Priorities (42 pages)
7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN 55427 | 763-593-8006
2022 GOLDEN VALLEY
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
Adopted by the City Council_______________
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Table Of Contents
TRANSPORTATION PRIORITIES
T1. Support Full Funding For Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) And Multimodal
Infrastructure Or Transportation ..................................................................4
The City of Golden Valley supports investment in Bus Rapid Transit
and multimodal infrastructure on the Highway 55 corridor from Wright
County to Minneapolis due to a high concentration of jobs, strong re-
verse-commute patterns, and increased residential development along
the corridor. This includes improving safety and mobility at key intersec-
tions, like Winnetka Avenue, to better accommodate vehicles, pedestri-
ans, transit, etc.
T2. Support Comprehensive Transportation Funding ....................................5
The City of Golden Valley supports dedicating more resources to all
components of the state’s transportation system and ensuring local
units of government have access to resources and funding tools to meet
growing needs.
ENVIRONMENTAL PRIORITIES
E1. Continue To Adequately Fund The DNR Flood Damage Reduction
Program For Local Projects ...........................................................................6
The City of Golden Valley is requesting legislative approval of funds through
the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Flood Damage Reduction
Program to implement public improvements within the DeCola Ponds and
Medicine Lake Road watershed. These projects include improvements
within the Cities of Crystal, New Hope and Golden Valley (eg, flood storage,
subwatershed diversion, and runoff rate control projects).
E2. Support Funding For Metropolitan Council Inflow/Infiltration
Grants—Public And Private Improvements .................................................7
Because I/I reduction efforts benefit the entire metropolitan area, the City of
Golden Valley supports the state providing continued capital assistance for
grants to cities as well as financial assistance for private property through
future Clean Water Legacy Act appropriations.
E3. Advance Building Performance .....................................................................8
The City of Golden Valley’s supports statewide energy efficiency improve-
ments in buildings, lighting, and infrastructure and includes these as local
goals in the Resilience and Sustainability Chapter of its 2040 Comprehensive
Plan.
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E4. Climate Emergency Declaration: Support Policies And Investments
Mitigating The Impact Of Climate Change ...............................................9
The Golden Valley City Council declared by resolution a Climate Emergency
Dec 21, 2021. The City joins more than 2,000 jurisdictions in 34 countries to
focus attention on the need for rapid action to address climate change.
FINANCIAL PRIORITIES
F1. Modify Obsolete Fiscal Disparities Formula To Assist
Local Units Of Government With Basic Needs ..........................................10
The City of Golden Valley supports reviewing and amending the 50-year-old
Fiscal Disparities formula to ensure all metro area local governments have ac-
cess to resources and funding tools to meet growing needs. By amending the
Fiscal Disparities formula, all metro area cities can use the additional amount
of property taxes received to help fund needed improvements.
F2. Support Funding For Local Government Aid .............................................11
The City of Golden Valley supports funding of the Local Government Aid
(LGA) component to help ensure needs for public services can be met by
equalizing the tax base for all cities.
F3. Support Funding For Affordable And Workforce Housing ......................12
The City of Golden Valley supports additional tools for local communities to
develop and preserve affordable and workforce housing.
F4. Support Tax Incentives For Community Reinvestment ...........................13
Golden Valley supports state programs and incentives for reinvestment in old-
er residential and commercial/industrial buildings, such as, but not limited to,
tax credits and/or property tax deferrals.
F5. Support Local-Option Sales Tax ...................................................................14
Golden Valley supports a local-option sales tax at .05 percent to generate
an estimated potential revenue of $2.85 million per year to help fund critical
infrastructure and building improvements.
F6. Support Sales Tax Exemption On Local Purchases .................................15
Golden Valley supports the tax exemption of motor vehicle tax of 6.5 percent
on all municipal vehicles.
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
C1. Support For Ban On Conversion Therapy Practices .................................16
The City of Golden Valley supports the State Legislature banning the practice
of conversion therapy for minors in the State of Minnesota.
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These priorities are supported by the Golden Valley City Council, along with Metro Cities,
League of Minnesota Cities, Municipal Legislative Commission, and Regional Council of
Mayors policies, and may be used by local officials and staff to advocate for during the
Legislative session.
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C2. Police Arbitration Reform...............................................................................17
The City of Golden Valley strongly urges the Minnesota State Legislature to
consider changes to the current Minnesota Public Employment Labor Relations
Act (MPELRA) arbitration system in any further discussions or proposals that
address police reform measures.
C3. Support For House Select Committee On Racial Justice ........................18
The City of Golden Valley supports the State Legislature’s efforts through its
House Select Committee on Racial Justice to declare and address racism as a
public health crisis and to ensure House legislative efforts are analyzed through
an intersectional racial equity lens.
C4. Support For Racial Equity In Minnesota .....................................................19
Golden Valley supports the Leage of Minnesota’s efforts to optimize success
for all Minnesotans regardless of race by recognizing cities cannot work in iso-
lation on racial equity issues.
C5. Ranked Choice Voting .....................................................................................20
The City of Golden Valley supports changes to state statute to allow statuto-
ry cities to consider and adopt Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) and to provide
statewide standards for those cities that choose to adopt RCV.
APPENDIX
Appendix T1. ............................................................................................................23
Appendix E1. ............................................................................................................27
Appendix E2 .............................................................................................................30
Appendix E4 .............................................................................................................32
Appendix F1 .............................................................................................................34
Appendix F2 .............................................................................................................35
Appendix F3 .............................................................................................................36
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TRANSPORTATION
T1. Support Full Funding For Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
And Multimodal Infrastructure Or Transportation
City Position
The City of Golden Valley supports investment in Bus Rapid Transit and multimodal
infrastructure on the Highway 55 corridor from Wright County to Minneapolis due
to a high concentration of jobs, strong reverse-commute patterns, and increased
residential development along the corridor. This includes improving safety and mo-
bility at key intersections, like Winnetka Avenue, to better accommodate vehicles,
pedestrians, transit, etc.
Issue
Trunk Highway 55 is a major transportation route serving the west metro area and
beyond. The corridor contains a high concentration of jobs, has a strong reverse-
commute pattern, and is experiencing increased residential development. Bus
Rapid Transit is a practical and affordable component of a comprehensive regional
transportation system.
Because Highway 55 also creates a barrier between the northern and southern
portions of communities, infrastructure to support BRT ridership and promote
multi-modal transportation must be planned for and funded as part of the
Highway 55 BRT corridor.
Actions
• Advocate for full funding for Bus Rapid Transit on Highway 55, which im-
pacts all communities along the corridor (Minneapolis, Golden Valley, Plym-
outh, Medina, and beyond).
• Fund infrastructure improvements that support BRT, including a pedestrian
overpass at Highway 55 and Winnetka Avenue.
Additional Documents (See Appendix T1)
• Resolution: Supporting Future Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Service On Highway 55
And Participation In Additional Study Of The Corridor (2 pages)
• Highway 55 & Winnetka Avenue Concept (1 page)
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T2. Support Comprehensive Transportation Funding
City Position
The City of Golden Valley supports dedicating more resources to all compo-
nents of the state’s transportation system and ensuring local units of govern-
ment have access to resources and funding tools to meet growing needs.
Issue
A comprehensive regional transportation system that meets the physical,
social, and economic needs of Golden Valley and the state requires adequate
funding. This transportation system includes streets, bridges, highways,
transit, and multi-modal solutions. Collaborative efforts and initiatives are
already in progress.
Actions
• Establish a sustainable formula to increase transit and transportation fund-
ing.
• Advocate for including improvements to US Highway 169 between I-394 and
Medicine Lake Road in the MnDOT Capital Improvement Plan.
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ENVIRONMENTAL
E1. Continue To Adequately Fund The DNR Flood
Damage Reduction Program For Local Projects
City Position
The City of Golden Valley is requesting legislative approval of funds through the
Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Flood Damage Reduction Program to
continue to implement public improvements within the DeCola Ponds and Medi-
cine Lake Road watershed. These projects include improvements within the Cities
of Crystal, New Hope and Golden Valley (eg, flood storage, subwatershed diver-
sion, and runoff rate control projects).
Issue
The City of Golden Valley experiences localized flooding in the Medicine Lake Road
and Winnetka Avenue area and flooding from Bassett Creek in numerous locations
throughout the community. This flooding causes damages to homes and business-
es, and impacts infrastructure and emergency services. The City is currently pursu-
ing Phase III of a multi-phase project.
Action
Advocate for continued full funding of the Minnesota DNR Flood Damage Reduc-
tion Program, including funding of the Medicine Lake Road and Winnetka Avenue
Area Long Term Flood Mitigation Project.
Additional Documents (See Appendix E1)
• Map: DeCola Ponds Flood Mitigation Area (1 page)
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E2. Support Funding For Metropolitan Council Inflow/
Infiltration Grants—Public And Private Improvements
City Position
Because I/I reduction efforts benefit the entire metropolitan area, the City of
Golden Valley supports the state providing continued capital assistance for
grants to cities as well as financial assistance for private property through
future Clean Water Legacy Act appropriations.
Issue
Many metro communities are contributing excess inflow and infiltration
of clear water into the regional wastewater system. Excess I/I results in
wastewater flows that exceed the capacity of conveyance and treatment
systems, resulting in significant environmental and public health issues and
excessive costs to upgrade these systems.
Action
Advocate for financial assistance through future Clean Water Legacy appro-
priations to metro area cities with excess I/I. These resources should include
assistance for cities to address I/I contributions from private property.
Additional Documents (See Appendix E2)
• Memo: MCES I&I Grant Benefits - City of Golden Valley (1 page)
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ENVIRONMENTAL
E3. Advance Building Performance
City Position
The City of Golden Valley supports statewide energy efficiency improvements in
buildings, lighting, and infrastructure and includes these as local goals in the Resil-
ience and Sustainability Chapter of its 2040 Comprehensive Plan.
Issue
The State of Minnesota has a goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80
percent by 2050 but is not on track to do so. Buildings are a top greenhouse gas
emitter, and a different approach is needed to building design and construction.
Building codes, which are established by the State, are not advancing fast enough
to reach carbon reduction goals.
Action
The City of Golden Valley supports policy changes and other solutions that lead to
increased building efficiency, including:
• clear standards for developers and designers
• financial support and incentives for energy efficient improvements
• educational support and training
• advancing code requirements at a rate faster than the typical building code up-
date cycle
• statewide adoption of building codes that advance energy performance in new
and remodeled buildings
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E4. Climate Emergency Declaration: Support Policies
And Investments Mitigating The Impact Of Climate
Change
City Position
The Golden Valley City Council declared by resolution a Climate Emergency Dec 21,
2021. The City joins more than 2,000 jurisdictions in 34 countries to focus attention
on the need for rapid action to address climate change.
Issue
Golden Valley residents, businesses, and property owners are experiencing the im-
pacts of climate change through increased flooding and flood risk, excessive heat,
drought, invasive species, diminished air quality, and extreme weather events. Not
only do these events affect the health, safety, well-being, and economic vitality of
Golden Valley residents and businesses, these climate-related impacts affect the
City’s operations, infrastructure, and finances.
Additionally, climate change disproportionally impacts historically excluded, mar-
ginalized, and underserved communities, low-income families, and residents with
disabilities who are most at risk from the negative impacts of climate change.e.
Actions
The City of Golden Valley calls on the Minnesota Legislature and executive branch
to immediately and aggressively support mitigation and adaption efforts by pro-
viding funding and resources to develop and implement climate actions plans.
Additionally, the City of Golden Valley calls on the federal government to:
• immediately commit resources to support climate adaption and mitigation
• invest in the infrastructure needed for a resilient, sustainable, and equitable future
• provide the necessary global leadership to keep global warming to 1.5 degrees
Celsius
Additional Documents (See Appendix E2)
• City Council Resolution No. ___ Declaring a Climate Emergency in Golden
Valley (__ page)
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F1. Modify Obsolete Fiscal Disparities Formula
To Assist Local Units Of Government With Basic Needs
City Position
The City of Golden Valley supports reviewing and amending the 50-year-old Fiscal
Disparities formula to ensure all metro area local governments have access to re-
sources and funding tools to meet growing needs. By amending the Fiscal Dispar-
ities formula, all metro area cities can use the additional amount of property taxes
received to help fund needed improvements.
For nearly 50 years, the Fiscal Disparities program has reapportioned 40 percent
of tax capacity from metro area cities with higher commercial/industrial tax bases
to those with less market value per capita. This is to help equalize funding for the
betterment of the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
While all cities have needs, those that historically have been net Fiscal Disparities
contributors have aged and are experiencing greater infrastructure needs than 50
years ago. Much of this infrastructure was built before the early 1960s and is due
for replacement. It is time to recalculate the Fiscal Disparities formula to reflect to-
day’s realities. Since just 2001, Golden Valley has contributed almost $40 million to
help other communities meet their needs. With the proposed change, over the next
20 years Golden Valley would keep an estimated $18 million help meet its needs.
Issue
Golden Valley, like most cities in Minnesota and the nation at large, is facing a loom-
ing infrastructure crisis. All across the US, aging systems for water supply, sanitary
sewer management, storm water and flood control, transportation, etc, are in need
of repair and/or replacement. Not only is much of Golden Valley’s infrastructure a
half century or more old, but as populations grow, it’s taking on service demands
it was not built to handle. The Fiscal Disparities program has been in existence for
almost 50 years and in need of an overhaul.
Action
Advocate for modifying the obsolete Fiscal Disparities formula so all metro area
cities can fund needed infrastructure improvements while keeping taxes and util-
ity expenses lower than they inevitably would be if this infrastructure problem is
allowed to grow into a full-blown crisis.
Additional Documents (See Appendix F1)
• Table: 20-Year History Of Golden Valley’s Fiscal Disparities Contributions
With 40 Percent Program And 20-Year Projection Of Golden Valley’s Fiscal
Disparities Gains With 30 Percent Program (1 page)
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F2. Support Funding For Local Government Aid
City Position
The City of Golden Valley supports funding of the Local Government Aid (LGA)
component to help ensure needs for public services can be met by equalizing the
tax base for all cities.
Issue
Golden Valley is one of the few cities statewide that does not receive LGA
but has many basic public service needs that are underfunded.
Action
Advocate for the state to keep pace with inflationary pressures and support
increased funding for LGA. Golden Valley supports an increase in the LGA
appropriation and a review in its entirety of the formula that would at least
provide a minimum distribution to help fund public services. Golden Valley
supports HF 2031 authored by Representative Hertaus in 2019.
Additional Documents (See Appendix F2)
• Table: 10-Year History Of Local Government Aid Distribution And Its Impact
On Golden Valley (1 page)
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F3. Support Funding For Affordable And Workforce Housing
City Position
The City of Golden Valley supports additional tools for local communities to develop and
preserve affordable and workforce housing and to advance diverse, inclusionary, and eq-
uitable housing opportunities.
Issue
Cities must ensure they provide a full range of housing choices in the community. As
cities, businesses, and the overall economy in the Minneapolis–St Paul region continues to
grow, the need for housing available to those with low and moderate incomes also grows.
Failure to expand housing options will impact the region’s ability to attract talent, grow
its economy, and reinvest in itself.
If resources and policies needed to advance affordable housing opportunities for BIPOC
homeowners and renters across the state are specifically identified, housing opportunity
would be more effective from a diversity, equity and inclusion perspective.
Actions
Advocate for policy and financial tools that support both the preservation of naturally occur-
ring affordable housing, construction of new affordable housing, as well as additional resourc-
es needed for cities to address the unequal distribution of housing resources, including:
• policies, programs and resources for affordable rental housing eligibility based on in-
come and social vulnerability indicators
• policies, programs and resources for affordable homeownership eligibility based on
income, social vulnerability indicators, and first generation homebuyers
• increasing funding for the state’s rental rehab loan fund for naturally occurring afford-
able housing and including use of the fund in the metro region
• enhancing state programs, policies, and funding allocations to promote and finance the
preservation and construction of affordable housing, particularly for assisted, senior,
and supportive housing
• modifying Tax Increment Financing (TIF) statutes to clearly enable pooling of TIF reve-
nue for affordable housing
• establishing a statewide notification requirement for rental properties prior to owner-
ship transfer
• creating incentives for property owners to participate in the Section 8 Housing Choice
Voucher Program to increase housing options for low and moderate income earners
• preserving and expanding the state’s 4d low-income property tax program that pro-
vides a property tax benefit to qualifying low-income rental properties
Additional Documents (See Appendix F3)
• Memo: Golden Valley Affordable Housing Work Plan (2 pages)
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F4. Support Tax Incentives For Community
Reinvestment
City Position
Golden Valley supports state programs and incentives for reinvestment in older residential
and commercial/industrial buildings, such as, but not limited to, tax credits and/or property
tax deferrals.
Issue
Golden Valley has aging residential and commercial structures that are in need of repair and
reinvestment. Reinvestment prevents neighborhoods from falling into disrepair, revitalizes
community, and protects the tax base.
Action
Advocate for state-funded programs that promote reinvestment in communities for residen-
tial and commercial/Industrial property owners who make improvements that increase the
property’s market value.
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F5. Support Local-Option Sales Tax
City Position
The City of Golden Valley supports a local-option sales tax at .05 percent. The esti-
mated potential revenue of $2.85 million per year would help fund critical infrastruc-
ture and building improvements.
Issues
City Buildings: Current City facilities do not accommodate contemporary fire pro-
tection, policing, administrative, or public works operations. To better serve the
community, improve operational efficiencies, and expand economic development
opportunities, the City developed a long-term, phased plan to address its building
needs. The plan includes relocating public works operations out of the downtown
area, constructing a modern public safety building and firefighting facilities that ac-
commodate 24/7 duty crews, and a new City Hall. These improvements are sched-
uled to occur over the next 30 years at an estimated cost of $160 million. Additional
resources are needed to fund debt and keep property taxes in check.
Infrastructure Replacement Program: Over the past 30 years, the City has com-
pleted a Pavement Management Program (PMP) that was a comprehensive, sys-
tematic way to evaluate its street and utilities systems and follow through with
long-term, cost-effective maintenance and rehabilitation. Over the next 40 years,
the City will undertake an Infrastructure Renewal Program (IRP) to extend the life of
its roads and utilities and maximize the investment made during the PMP. Financing
would come from utility revenues, general fund transfers, and special assessments.
Each year the amount of total funding resources is estimated to be $6 million.
Action
To fund the above described capital improvements, the City of Golden Valley re-
quests authorization to enact a local-option sales tax in accordance with Depart-
ment of Revenue steps, which include:
• passing a resolution that includes a proposed tax rate; detailed description of up
to five capital projects funded with the tax; documentation of how each project
will provide economic benefits to residents, businesses, and visitors from the juris-
diction; amount of revenue to be raised for each project and estimated time need-
ed to raise funds; total amount of revenue to be raised for all projects; and esti-
mated length of time the tax will be in effect if all proposed projects are approved
• submitting the resolution and supporting documents to the Senate and House Tax
Committee chairs by January 31, then passing a resolution with approved lan-
guage for a local ballot once legislative approval is received
• passing the resolution at least 90 days before a general election for voters to
approve by a majority vote, and if a project is not approved, adjusting the revenue
and expiration date
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F6. Support Sales Tax Exemption On Local Purchases
City Position
The City of Golden Valley supports the tax exemption of motor vehicle tax of 6.5
percent on all municipal vehicles.
Issues
Currently only police and fire emergency vehicles are exempt. The City has many
other vehicles, such as sweepers and large trucks, that respond to snow emergen-
cies, flooding, road repair, etc.
Action
Support language regarding the exemption of Motor Vehicle Sales Tax on all munici-
pal vehicles purchased by governmental agencies.
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C1. Support For Ban On Conversion Therapy Practices
City Position
The City of Golden Valley supports the State Legislature banning the practice of
conversion therapy for minors in the State of Minnesota.
Issue
Conversion therapy, also known as reparative therapy, is a practice or treatment
that seeks to change an individual’s sexual orientation or gender identity, including
efforts to change behaviors or gender expressions or to eliminate or reduce sexual
or romantic attractions or feelings toward individuals of the same gender.
Conversion therapy is based on the discredited premise that being lesbian, gay,
bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQ+) is a mental disorder that can be cured
or corrected. Medical, mental health, and child welfare experts, including the
American Medical Association and the American Psychiatric Association, have
denounced conversion therapy as ineffective, unreliable, unethical, and unsafe for
the people who undergo such treatment, including LGBTQ+ people.
Furthermore, conversion therapy has been shown to cause serious and dangerous
harm to those who are subjected to such treatments, including depression, anxiety,
increased suicidal behaviors, lowered self-esteem, internalized homophobia, self-
blame, intrusive imagery, sexual dysfunction, and interpersonal harm, such as
alienation, loneliness, social isolation, interference with intimate relationships, and
loss of social supports. The State of Minnesota regulates and licenses behavioral
and mental health professionals but has so far not addressed the serious issue of
conversion therapy.
Action
The City of Golden Valley supports the State Legislature banning the practice of
conversion therapy for minors in the State of Minnesota. The City supports a ban
that applies to any and all forms of conversion therapy, but that excludes a prohibi-
tion on practices or treatments that provide acceptance, support, and understand-
ing for the facilitation of an individual’s coping, social support, and identity explora-
tion and development, or treatment to support gender identity transition.
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C2. Police Arbitration Reform
City Position
The City of Golden Valley strongly urges the Minnesota State Legislature to con-
sider changes to the current Minnesota Public Employment Labor Relations Act
(MPELRA) arbitration system in any further discussions or proposals that address
police reform measures.
Issue
As it now stands, the arbitration system undermines the ability of elected and
appointed officials, including police chiefs and city managers, to make lasting
departmental disciplinary or termination decisions that protect residents and help
to ensure a responsible public safety environment in their communities. Without
systemic changes, arbitrator opinions are allowed to override the professional
judgment of police supervisors when it comes to deciding what constitutes
just cause and who ultimately is permitted to return to the streets as an officer.
Consequently, rigorous police department accountability standards continue to be
compromised at a time when they are needed more than ever.
Actions
• The City supports a new reasonable standard of review in police misconduct
cases. This is necessary to uphold discipline decisions that are entrusted to the
local officials ultimately responsible for protecting their communities. Including a
new, reduced standard of review in police discipline matters is important to foster
cultural change as well as to enhance and support effective police officer ac-
countability and transparency measures that are included in the Police Account-
ability Act of 2020. The new standard should focus the arbitrator’s role on simply
determining whether the facts presented show that the employer’s actions were
reasonable and consistent with city and departmental policies.
• The City supports using administrative law judges (ALJs) for grievances involv-
ing terminations and discipline related to police misconduct. The ALJ process
would involve robust fact-finding and technical legal parameters that would help
ensure a thorough review of the officer’s and employer’s actions. This model also
provides an appeals process, which the arbitration process does not. The City
believes the severity and importance of police cases involving terminations and
discipline related to police misconduct warrant them being elevated into the ALJ
system.
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C3. Support For House Select Committee On Racial Justice
City Position
The City of Golden Valley supports the State Legislature’s efforts through its House
Select Committee on Racial Justice to declare and address racism as a public
health crisis and to ensure House legislative efforts are analyzed through an inter-
sectional racial equity lens.
Issue
In recent years, the elimination of racial and ethnic disparities has received more
attention in Minnesota from the Legislature, Governor’s Office, educational
institutions, philanthropic organizations, faith communities, health care
associations, and the state’s business community.
Established in 2020, the House Select Committee on Racial Justice received
recommendations designed to address intentional and unintentional systemic
disparities and inequities based on race. These disparities and the committee’s
recommendations address economic development, housing, education, public
safety, health and human services, and environmental justice.
Action
The City acknowledges the Select Committee’s findings and encourages its efforts
to provide definitions, a historical framework, and current data related to the im-
pact of systemic racism and race-related disparities in the fields of health, educa-
tion, housing, public safety, and economics.
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C4. Support For Racial Equity In Minnesota
City Position
The City of Golden Valley supports the Leage of Minnesota’s efforts to optimize
success for all Minnesotans regardless of race by recognizing cities cannot work in
isolation on racial equity issues.
Issue
While populations of all racial groups have recently increased in the state, between
2010 and 2018 Minnesota added five times as many people of color as white
residents. In recognition of the need to strive for racial equity, cities are invested in
building a more equitable future when every resident can thrive regardless of race.
Efforts include:
• examining how cities deliver services and set local policies among staff and
elected officials
• creating high-level staff positions and departments to address race equity,
financial and educational opportunity, diversity, and analysis of policies
• engaging with the communities of color to build/rebuild relationships and trust
• establishing commissions to address race and racial equity issues with local
affected communities
• working to improve access to procurement opportunities for veteran-, woman-,
and minority-owned businesses
Actions
The City of Golden Valley supports the State taking a leadership role to serve all
Minnesotans by prioritizing addressing racial equity through:
• partnering with local government and communities of color to identify and ad-
dress racial equity issues
• proactively assessing past racial harms and develop actions to address them
• collecting and providing data disaggregated by race necessary for cities and the
state to make informed decisions about how to address racial disparities
• developing a state system for the proactive and innovative development and de-
livery of resources to local government to address racial equity, including policy
and service options, local engagement tools, policy expertise, and financial re-
sources
• actively reviewing and amending existing statutory language to identify laws that
contribute to racial inequities and consider racial equity impacts when crafting
proposed legislation and policies
.
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C5. Ranked Choice Voting
City Position
The City of Golden Valley supports changes to state statute to allow statutory cit-
ies to consider and adopt Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) and to provide statewide
standards for those cities that choose to adopt RCV.
Issue
Current law allows charter cities to consider and adopt Ranked Choice Voting
(RCV) as an alternative voting method in local elections. State statute does not
extend this authority to statutory cities. Additionally, there are no statewide
standards for conducting RCV.
The lack of consistent guidelines on how to effectively implement a RCV system
imposes significant challenges for election administrators and voters. The Office
of the Secretary of State certifies voting systems for cities and counties across
the state. This process does not include the systems used for RCV elections. This
makes it difficult for cities to access voting systems approved by the state.
Minn. Stat. §§ 204D.11 and 206.90 require the use of one ballot only for a state
general election unless there is a need for a separate judicial ballot. To allow cities
that have implemented RCV to hold municipal elections in conjunction with a state
general election, state statute must be amended to allow for more than one ballot.
Actions
The City of Golden Valley supports:
• legislation that would give statutory cities the same authority given to charter
cities to consider and adopt RCV
• statewide standards for those cities that choose to adopt RCV to ensure it is
implemented consistently throughout the state to give voters confidence in the
fairness of the alternative process of casting their ballots and in the outcome of
such elections
• a state certification process for voting systems used in tabulating RCV elec-
tions
• allowing for the use of more than one ballot should a city with RCV conduct a
municipal election in conjunction with a state general election
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Appendix T1. Support Full Funding For Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
And Multimodal Infrastructure Or Transportation
• Resolution: Supporting Future Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Service On
Highway 55 And Participation In Additional Study Of The Corridor
(2 pages)
• Map: Highway 55 & Winnetka Avenue Concepts (1 page)
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Appendix E1. Continue To Adequately Fund The
DNR Flood Damage Reduction
Program For Local Projects
• Map: DeCola Ponds Flood Mitigation Area (2 pages)
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Go lde n Val le y
New H op e
Decola
Pond B Decola
Pond C
Explore Potential
for Flood Storage
Proposed
Flood Storage
Area
Comp leted,
Liberty Crossing
Infrastructure
Improvement Project
Under Construction,
DeCola Ponds B & C
Improvement Project
Crys tal
0 450 900225
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Floodplain
Flood Prone Properties
Flood Storage Area
Sub-Watershed
Boundary
Project Location
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Print Date: 1/8/2020
Sources:
-Hennepin County Surveyors Office for
aerial p hotography (2018).
-MnDNR for city boundary lines & road
data (2014).
-Barr for 100-year inundatio n area &
wa tershed boundary of proje ct area (2017).
-Cit y of Golden Valley for all other laye rs.
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Golden Valley
New Hope
Decola
Pond BDecola
Pond C
Explore Potential
for Flood Storage
Proposed
Flood Storage
Area
Completed,
Liberty Crossing
Infrastructure
Improvement Project
Under Construction,
DeCola Ponds B & C
Improvement Project
Crys tal
0 450 900225
Feet
Floodplain
Flood Prone Properties
Flood Storage Area
Sub-Watershed
Boundary
Project Location
DeCola
Ponds
New HopeCrystal
Medicine Lake RdMedicine Lake RdDouglas Dr NDouglas Dr NWinnetka Ave NWinnetka Ave N32nd Ave N32nd Ave N
Olympia StOlympia StBBoooonneeAAvveeDuluth StDuluth StHampshire AveHampshire AveBrunswick AveBrunswick AveSandburg RdSandburg RdLouisiana AveLouisiana AveNevada AveNevada AveNevada Ave NNevada Ave NGolden Valley
DeCola P onds,
Medicine Lake Road
and Winnetka Avenue
Long-Term Flood
Mitigation Plan
I
Print Date: 1/8/2020
Sources:
-Hennepin County Surveyors Office for
aerial p hotography (2018).
-MnDNR for city boundary lines & road
data (2014).
-Barr for 100-year inundatio n area &
wa tershed boundary of proje ct area (2017).
-Cit y of Golden Valley for all other laye rs.
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Appendix E2. Support Funding For Metropolitan Council
Inflow/Infiltration Grants—Public And
Private Improvements
• Memo: MCES I&I Grant Benefits – City of Golden Valley (1 page)
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G:\Communications\City Council\Legislative Policies\2016\Appendices\MCES Grant Benefit Memo.docx
Date: January 28, 2016
To: Tim Cruikshank, City Manager
From: Jeff Oliver, PE, City Engineer
R.J. Kakach, EIT, Engineer
Subject: MCES I&I Grant Benefits – City of Golden Valley
The City of Golden Valley has utilized funding from the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services
(MCES) Grant Programs to reduce Inflow and Infiltration (I&I) in both the public and private sewer
systems over the past several years. The public grants have provided additional funding to allow
expanded scopes on projects and decreased timelines on I&I reduction programs. For example, as part
of the annual street reconstruction projects, we have been able to increase sewer lining and manhole
sealing quantities with the extra grant money that was available. Also, we were able to expedite a five
to seven year sanitary sewer manhole cover replacement program into four years with additional
funding from MCES.
The 2013-2014 MCES private sewer grant allowed residents to repair their sanitary sewer lateral and
be reimbursed by MCES at 33% of the repair cost up to $2,000. The available funding through this
grant was so popular that City staff had to turn away applicants. Nearly 300 properties applied for the
grant over the two year period. This reimbursement opportunity from MCES led to an increase in I&I
compliance with the City Ordinance. The Ordinance requires all properties to become compliant prior
to the sale of a property. This allows the City to gradually reduce I&I in the private system. The grant
money attracted interest from properties all over the City, including people who were not selling their
home. This extra interest in becoming I&I compliant from the available MCES grant funding helped
propel the City forward in their I&I mitigation efforts.
The public and private grants provided by MCES have helped to lower Golden Valley’s annual sanitary
sewer flows over the past five years. The public grant has allowed for more thorough I&I reduction to
be done with street reconstruction projects and I&I mitigation programs whereas the private grant
increased interest in becoming compliant with the City’s I&I Ordinance. The additional funding from
MCES has pushed Golden Valley ahead in their goal to reduce I&I in the sanitary sewer system.
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Appendix E4. Climate Emergency Declaration: Support
Policies And Investments Mitigating The
Impact Of Climate Change
• City Council Resolution No. ___ Declaring a Climate Emergency
in Golden Valley (__ page)
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Appendix F1. Modify Obsolete Fiscal Disparities Formula
To Assist Local Units Of Government With
Basic Needs
20-Year History
Of Golden Valley’s
Fiscal Disparities Contributions
With 40 Percent Program
2001 $629,460
2002 $1,289,977
2003 $873,927
2004 $1,343,255
2005 $1,384,112
2006 $1,462,884
2007 $1,437,447
2008 $1,756,887
2009 $2,141,648
2010 $2,325,874
2011 $2,311,610
2012 $2,262,916
2013 $2,119,872
2014 $2,662,702
2015 $2,401,573
2016 $2,321,355
2017 $2,676,662
2018 $2,674,558
2019 $2,727,495
2020 $2,961,983
Total $39,766,196
20-Year Projection
Of Golden Valley’s
Fiscal Disparities Gains
With 30 Percent Program*
2021 $698,408
2022 $718,685
2023 $739,182
2024 $759,902
2025 $780,845
2026 $802,012
2027 $823,406
2028 $845,026
2029 $866,876
2030 $888,956
2031 $911,266
2032 $933,810
2033 $956,587
2034 $979,600
2035 $1,002,848
2036 $1,026,335
2037 $1,050,060
2038 $1,074,026
2039 $1,098,233
2040 $1,122,682
Total $18,078,744
* New commercial/industrial tax capacity value prospectively
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Appendix F2. Support Funding For Local Government Aid
10-Year History Of Local Government Aid Distribution
And Its Impact On Golden Valley
Total LGA
Statewide Distribution
Golden Valley
Portion
2011 $425,345,348 0
2012 $425,238,384 0
2013 $427,494,640 0
2014 $507,598,012 $219,081
2015 $516,898,012 $240,503
2016 $519,398,012 $252,446
2017 $519,398,012 $252,895
2018 $534,398,012 $37,185
2019 $534,398,012 0
2020 $560,398,012 0
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Appendix F3. Support Funding For Affordable And
Workforce Housing
• Golden Valley Affordable Housing Work Plan 2020 (2 pages)
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Golden Valley Affordable Housing Work Plan - 2020
Last updated: January 2020
Prepared By
Emily Goellner, Senior Planner/Grant Writer
Summary
Based on direction from the Council and Manager, staff has developed a work plan on affordable
housing strategies and policies.
Key Points
• The role that the City plays in local housing policy and programming has expanded rapidly
since 2017.
• Staff will continue focusing on building relationshi ps with NOAH property owners, landlords,
and property managers in 2019.
• Since health and safety are central to the City’s housing interests, any new policies or
programs should not unintentionally discourage property improvements, rehabilitation, and
code compliance.
• The 2040 Comprehensive Plan identifies many goals and action steps for the City to take.
They are categorized into five goals: quality, variety, affordability, sustainability, and equity.
Staff will work with existing human and financial resources to implement the plan.
• Staffing and budgeting impacts associated with policy and program options must continue to
be examined to ensure that administration, enforcement, and education can be completed
properly.
• Some policies and program ideas will be most impactful if enacted on a regional or state level.
• The Housing Preservation Tools Workgroup meetings are attended by staff at Golden Valley
and ten other city governments (Minneapolis, St. Paul, St. Louis Park, Edina, Eden Prairie,
Bloomington, Richfield, Hopkins, Brooklyn Center, and Brooklyn Park), Hennepin County,
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, Metro HRA, Urban Land Institute, and Family Housing
Fund. The meetings are held to inform policy recommendations, share knowledge, and bring
important stakeholders to the conversations. This group will continue to meet regularly.
Staff has accomplished the following actions:
1. Adopted a Tenant Protection Ordinance (applicable to owners upon sale of NOAH property)
and notified property owners
2. Adopted the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, which includes an extensive list of actions to be taken
to meet affordable housing goals
3. Hosted a training on Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers by the Metro HRA at the February
STAR Program meeting for property managers
4. Received CDBG funding for a land trust home for West Hennepin Afforda ble Housing Land
Trust (WHAHLT) (dba Homes Within Reach)
5. Applied for CDBG, AHIF, and HOME funding for an additional land trust home with West
Hennepin Affordable Housing Land Trust (WHAHLT) (dba Homes Within Reach)
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6. Researched opportunities for an HRA levy
a. Bonds or loans to rehabilitation or acquisition/resale of affordable properties
b. Establish a loan program for maintenance of NOAH and/or single-family homes
c. Other programs that further the Housing Policy Plan in the 2040 Comp Plan
7. Expanded the City’s legislative priority on affordable housing
8. Adopted changes to the Mixed Income Housing Policy to increase the number of housing
projects required to comply
9. Provided input at the regional housing forum hosted by Governor Dayton’s Task Force on
Affordable Housing
10. Planning, Fire, and Police department staff met to monitor condition of housing stock
11. Implemented a 4d property tax program to help preserve existing NOAH units within the City.
Staff is taking continuing action on the following strategies :
12. Host additional discussions with NOAH property owners/manager and staff from the
Minnesota Multi -Family Housing Association (MHA)
13. Create plan and timeline for selling and developing publicly owned vacant land for affordable
housing
14. Update the Housing page on the City website to include more home remodeling information
15. 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
16. Actively follow the work of Prosperity’s Front Door, which is the next step after the Governor
Dayton’s Task Force on Affordable Housing
17. Perform an evaluation of the STAR progra m for rental properties and recommend
enhancements that help the City meet a variety of housing goals
18. 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
19. Exploring the possibility of using vacant public lands as the basis for new affordable housing
via public land disposition.
Staff is continuing research in partnership with other suburban cities on the following strategies:
20. Research ordinance prohibiting landlords from excluding Section 8 voucher holders from a
building’s rental application process (pending MPLS lawsuit)
21. Continue monitoring lawsuit involving the City of Minneapolis policy that prohibits landlords
from excluding Section 8 voucher holders from a building’s rental application process (at least
4 cities are interested in adopting a policy if lawsuit decides in favor of City of Minneapolis)
22. Research the benefits and process for the adoption of a local Fair Housing Policy, which the
Metropolitan Council requires for participation in their grant programs for housing projects
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Golden Valley Council Work Session
December 14, 2021
Agenda Item
5. Employee Handbook Updates Discussion
Prepared By
Kirsten Santelices, Deputy City Manager/Human Resources Director
Summary
The City regularly reviews policies to ensure compliance with state and federal laws and equitable and
inclusive policy practices. The City proposes slight changes to the current Employee Handbook. If
approved, these revisions will be effective January 1, 2022.
Change Section/Policy Changes
1 Respectful Workplace:
Accommodations for
Pregnancy and Nursing
Mothers
MN Statute requires the City to provide reasonable paid break
times for nursing mothers to express milk. Previously, the City
was required to provide unpaid break times.
2 Workplace Rules:
Appearance and Dress
Updated to include inclusive policy language and clarity
regarding clothing or accessories with words/phrases/images.
3 Technology Use Policy:
Security
Clarifying current practice that employees will not have access
to City technology while on an approved leave of absence –
clarification also added to FMLA section of the Handbook.
4 Benefits: Benefit
Eligibility
Clarifying current practice, which is that interim employees
who are temporarily filling a full-time/regular role may be
eligible for benefits.
5 Benefits: Miscellaneous Added ability for City Manager to approve take-home vehicles
for positions as necessary.
6 Time Away from Work:
Leave Donation
Clarification that employees must initiate the request for leave
donation prior to the first pay period after completely
exhausting all of their accrued paid time off.
7 Safety: Alternative Duty
as a Reasonable
Accommodation
Clarifying employees requesting “light duty” may or may not
fall under the City’s Reasonable Accommodations policy,
including personal illness/injury and worker’s compensation
claims. If it does not fall under ADA, employees submit request
through light duty request process.
Council Work Session Executive Summary
City of Golden Valley
December 14, 2021
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Financial or Budget Considerations
N/A
Supporting Documents
N/A
12/21/21 CITY COUNCIL
PRESENTATION
Recognition of Outgoing Council Member Fonnest
Resolution - Declaring Climate Emergency in Golden Valley
Presentation of the new City website
CONSENT LICENSES
Cigarette/Tobacco License Renewals
Therapeutic Massage Facility & Individual Therapist License Renewals
CONSENT BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, & TASK FORCES
Set Upcoming Year's City Calendar and Meeting Dates
Resignation from Human Services Commission
CONSENT BIDS, QUOTES, CONTRACTS
Approve Custodial Agreement with Contractor TBD
Approve Purchase of Police Vehicles
Approve Purchase of Dump Truck
Approve Purchase of a Trailer
Approve Hennepin County Waste Delivery Agreement
Approve JPA between Hennepin County and the City of Golden Valley regarding
911 embedded social worker program
WatchGuard (Motorola) - BodyCam contract
Approve purchase of squad computers from GTEC
Approve PSA with Consultant for Glenwood Ave Watermain Rehabilitation Project
#21-06
CONSENT GRANTS & DONATIONS
Resolution - Acceptance of 2021 Ongoing Donations
Receive/File Annual Grants Report
Resolution - Approve Updated Grant Policy
Approve ARPA Funds
- Resolution Accepting Additional Allocation of ARPA Funds
- Resolution Allocation of ARPA Funds
Adopt Resolution to Execute Hennepin County Residential Recycing Grant
Agreement (SCORE)
CONSENT MISCELLANEOUS
Receive and File Facilities Study Final Report
MEETING DATE ITEM
MEETING DATE ITEM
Approve STAR Program/Policy
Golden Valley Rent and Household Assistance Program (ARPA)
Golden Valley Housing Counseling Program (ARPA)
Approve Engagement Letter - Auditing Services for Fiscal Year
Approve Allocation of Contingency Program
Approve Driver Diversion Program and Policy
Actions for Olin Parcels:
1. Accept Donation of Deed for Basin (6920 Glenwood Ave), Resolution
2. Approve Amended Subdivision Agreement Relocating Trail Easement
(6895 & 6885 Harold Ave)
3. Approve New Trail Easement Lot 3 (Olin Property)
Approve Resolution Establishing 2022 Compensation Grid and Classification Table
PUBLIC HEARING
Public Hearing - Trail Easement Vacation between Lots 1/2 (6895/6885 Harold Ave)
(Olin)
Formal Public Hearing - Zoning Text Amendments - Use Table Updates
Formal Public Hearing - Zoning Map Amendments - Institutional Subdistricts
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
First Consideration Ordinance Amending City Code Chapter 103 authorizing City to
complete Plumbing Plan Review (2nd consideration 01-04-22)
Second Reading - Modify Section 2-131: Environmental Commission (adding 2nd
student member)
- Approve Modification of Environmental Commission Bylaws
Second Reading - Public Land Disposition Ordinance
01/04/22 CITY COUNCIL
CALL TO ORDER
Pledge of Allegiance
Incoming Council Member Introduction
Oaths of Office
Seating of the Council
Roll Call
PRESENTATION
MEETING DATE ITEM
Engineering Awards
CONSENT LICENSES
CONSENT BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, & TASK FORCES
CONSENT BIDS, QUOTES, CONTRACTS
JWC Valve Pit Repairs
CONSENT GRANTS & DONATIONS
CONSENT MISCELLANEOUS
Designation of Official Newspaper
Designation of Depository for City Funds, Resolution
Approval of Use of Credit Cards for Purchases
Annual Elections of the 2022-2023 Insurance Policy, Resolution
PUBLIC HEARING
Formal Public Hearings - Artessa Senior Cooperative 7001 Golden Valley Road
a. Future Land Use Map Amendment
b. Zoning Map Amendment
c. Approval of Preliminary Plat
d. Conditional Use Permit
2022 PMP Public Assessment Hearing, Pass Resolution Adopting Special
Assessments
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
- Award 2022 PMP Construction Contract, Authorize 2022 PMP Professional
Construction Services
Second Consideration Ordinance Amending City Code Chapter 103 authorizing City
to complete Plumbing Plan Review (1nd consideration 12-21-21)
01/11/22 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING (COUNCIL TRAINING)
4:00 - 6:15 PM City Council Equity Training Session
01/11/22 COUNCIL WORK SESSION
1 Annual Legislative Check-In With Sen. Latz & Rep. Winkler
2 Review Proposed 2022 Legislative Priorities
3 Discuss 2022 Council Appointments, Assignments, and Reimbursements
4 Council Review of Future Draft Agendas
01/18/22 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
5:30 PM Interview candidates for HSC (tentative)
MEETING DATE ITEM
01/18/22 CITY COUNCIL
PRESENTATION
CONSENT LICENSES
CONSENT BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, & TASK FORCES
Appointment(s) to the Human Services Commission
CONSENT BIDS, QUOTES, CONTRACTS
Contract for Services with Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers for
Open to Business Program
CONSENT GRANTS & DONATIONS
Resolution - award acceptance and approve Pohlad grant agreement
CONSENT MISCELLANEOUS
Approval of 2022 Legislative Priorities
Receive and File Previous Quarter's Financial Reports
Approve 2022 Council Appointments, Assignments and Reimbursements (Including
LMC and Joint Water Commission), Resolution
Resolution - Update overall City Crisis Communications Plan to include pandemic
messaging for future use
Resolution - Update CORR Plan - add pandemic info for future use
PUBLIC HEARING
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
01/25/22 ANNUAL COUNCIL PLANNING SESSION
1 Annual Council Planning Session