#097 07-17-78 Creation of Valley Square CommissionResolution #97
July 17, 1978
Member Johnson introduced and read the written resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Creation of a Valley Square Commission)
WHEREAS, the Golden Valley City Council has determined there is a need to
preserve, revitalize and redevelop the Valley Square area for the following
purposes:
1. Maintain a viable commercial area (to increase the tax base)
2. Provide a visible community focal point (to develop community identy)
3. Improve the range of housing opportunities available.
4. Provide potential for necessary public services (required by the
community)
and;
WHEREAS, the Council, by actions and resolutions of May 25, and June 1, 1978,
has approved a concept plan based on recommendations contained in the January 16,
1978 report of the Valley Square Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that there is hereby established a new
Valley Square Commission to further study and make recommendations to the Council
for the implementation of that concept plan and the development of the area known
as Valley Square. Where required by law or deemed appropriate by the Council
these recommendations may be referred to the H.R.A. or other appropriate commissions.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Commission hereby established shall consist
of five members, one of who shall chair the full commission and be responsible
for coordinating the operations of the four task forces, and four of which
each will chair one of the task force. The role and functions of all the
members of the Commission and Task Force shall be performed in a manner that
recognizes the Council's overriding concern for developing a well planned,
aesthetic community focal point, as stated in the purposes above.
A. Task Forces:
1. Commission Task Force on Economic Development shall, through personal
contact and other means, encourage potential developers to maximise
the area's enconomic opportunities.
2. Commission Task Force on Existing Development shall recommend and
pursue means by which the area's persently existing establishments
can be persuaded to improve, beautify, enhance, and otherwise upgrade
their properties.
3• Commission Task Force on Civic Center Development shall prepare a
conceptual plan reflecting the role and function of present and projected
civic facilities as they interrelate with one another.
4. Commission Task Force on Parkway Development shall prepare a plan and
recommendation for a parkway system to include Creekside areas, pedestrian
movement, focal points and accessories.
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July 17, 1978
B. Commission:
1. The Commission shall consolidate and refine the work of the four
commission task forces and transmit their recommendations to the Council.
2. The Commission shall focus special attention on aesthetic, lighting
and other details as the Council may direct.
3. By September 1, 1978, the Commission shall recommend names to the Council
for appointment to the four commission task forces.
4. The Commission shall hold, for the Council, semi-annual informational
meetings to which advisory commissions will be invited.
C. Evaluation:
1. No later than March 1980, the Council shall evaulate the progress of
the commission, hereby established, and shall take action to extend,
amend, or otherwise direct its functioning.
D. Appointment:
1. Upon passage of this Resolution, the Council shall seek and receive
applications for membership on the Valley Square Commission. At the
first Council Meeting in September, appointments mAy be made from the
list of applications and from the roster of the rsent Commission.
Length of terms will be established at that m t g.
ROBERT R. HOOVER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JOHN MURPHY, CIT C ERK
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Member Anderson and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof: Anderson, Hoover, Johnson, Stockman and Thorsen and the following voted
against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and
adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the City Clerk.