87-033 - 03-05 Establish Civic Center Task ForceResolution 87-33
March 5, 1987
Member Johnson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A CIVIC CENTER TASK FORCE
WHEREAS, the City of Golden Valley has a Valley Square Redevelopment Plan
which identifies a comprehensive plan for the redevelopment of approximately
72 acres generally bounded by Highway 55 on the south, the Chicago Northwestern
Railroad on the north, Pennsylvania and Kelly Avenues on the east and Boone
Avenue on the west; and
WHEREAS, the Valley Square Redevelopment Plan identifies the center of
civic activities as Block E, The Civic Center Block; and
WHEREAS, the Golden Valley Centennial Town Meeting held November 20, 1986,
identified numerous citizen concerns regarding Valley Square Redevelopment in
general and the Civic Center Block in particular; and
WHEREAS, these citizen concerns included a broad range of issues, including
but not limited to: parking and access to the post office facility, pedestrian
access in Valley Square, diversification of the retail opportunities and
beautification of the shopping centers, provision of retail opportunities south
of Highway 55, traffic problems in Valley Square (particularly along Winnetka
Avenue), consideration of alternatives to the water tower, the need for a city
focal point, enhancement of Bassett Creek, and an improved civic center plan;
and
WHEREAS, members of the City Council and City staff have noted a number of
concerns related to planning for the Civic Center Block included but not limited
to: improved parking, construction of a new shops facility, construction of a
new park maintenance facility, minimizing exterior and industrial type storage
in this area, construction of garage facilities for city vehicles, improved
organization in City Hall to serve the public, maximize efficiency, and provide
better security.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that a Civic Center Task Force be appointed
by the City Council of the City of Golden Valley to consider citizen, City
Council and staff concerns for the Valley Square Redevelopment Area and the
Civic Center Block;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that:
1. Membership: The membership of this Task Force shall be constituted as
follows:
a. A member and alternate of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority
b. A member and alternate of the Open Space and Recreation Commission
c. A member and alternate of the Planning Commission
d. A member and alternate of the former Valley Square Commission
2. Mission:
The mission of the Task Force will be to update the plan for Area E of the
Valley Square Redevelopment Plan with special attention to the concerns expressed
by citizens, the City Council, and staff and identifying the need to revise other
portions of the Valley Square Plan as it relates to issues brought out in revising
the Civic Center Plan.
Resolution 87-33 - Continued
3. Time Frame:
March 5, 1987
The Task Force shall serve on an Ad Hoc basis until the City Council has
received adequate advice and consultation to address current concerns on the
Civic Center Block and the Valley Square Redevelopment Area. The Task Force is
requested to seek to provide a report of its findings by December of 1987.
4. Procedures•
The Task Force shall establish its own meeting times and procedures as
necessary to complete its mission. City staff will be assigned to assist the
Task Force in its deliberations and the group may request additional professional
consultation if it is deemed necessary.
Mary E. Pderson, payor
ATTEST:
u Nal y, Deput City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member
Bakken and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof: Anderson, Bakken, Johnson, Stockman and Thompson; and the following
voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly
passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and her signature attested by the Deputy
City Clerk.