02-22-22 Council-Commission Agenda
JOINT MEETING OF THE COUNCIL AND
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
City Council meetings are being conducted in a hybrid format with in-person and remote options
for attending, participating, and commenting.
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City Council
And
Board of Zoning Appeals
Diversity Equity & Inclusion Commission
Environmental Commission
Human Services Commission
Open Space and Recreation Commission
Planning Commission
Police Employment, Accountability & Community Engagement (PEACE) Commission
1. Welcome & Purpose
2. City Council Messages
3. Relationship Building
4. Board & Commission Updates
5. Council 2022 Action Steps
6. Closing Remarks
7. Adjourn at 8:00 pm
February 22, 2022
Dinner at 5:30 pm
Meeting at 6:00 pm
Brookview – Bassett Creek Room
Hybrid Meeting
WELCOME STATEMENT.
VALUES. VISION. MISSION.
ORGANIZATIONAL PRIORITIES.
These are the key elements that guide Golden Valley's
decision-making process and commitment to community.
GOVERNING TENETS
WELCOME STATEMENT
The City of Golden Valley believes in and stands for the values
of social equity, inclusion, and justice.
We embrace diversity and recognize the rights of individuals to
live their lives with dignity, free of discrimination, fear, violence,
and hate.
We welcome individuals to Golden Valley regardless of race,
color, creed, religion, national origin, immigration status, gender,
gender identity, marital status, age, disability, economic status,
sexual orientation, familial status, or cultural background.
We strive to provide fair and unbiased services and programs,
giving opportunities for all.
We are dedicated to being a supportive and united community,
strengthened by the diversity of our residents and visitors.
• Communication
• Community
• Inclusion
• Integrity
• Respect
• Innovation
• Courage
• Accountability
Values
Golden Valley strives to creatively connect people and
places, preserve and enhance community resources,
and nurture opportunities for all.
Vision
The City of Golden Valley delivers high-quality, responsive
services to ensure the community remains a vibrant and
welcoming environment in which to live, work, and play.
Mission
STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT & REDEVELOPMENT
Focusing redevelopment on four planning districts: Golden Valley’s downtown area,
LRT station area, Douglas Drive corridor, and I-394 corridor
Organizational Priorities
EFFECTIVE GOVERNANCE
Governing with a focus on good communication and teamwork, transparency, respecting
values and process, heeding meeting decorum and timely decision-making, and building
citizen engagement and understanding
INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE & ENHANCEMENT
Maintaining and improving infrastructure at highest quality for the investment by
prioritizing areas of need, identifying costs, and planning for future growth
FINANCIAL WELLNESS
Balancing spending with emphasis on maintaining current service levels, accommo-
dating future needs, expanding tax base, growing reserves, maintaining bond rating,
and improving efficiencies and effectiveness
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Considering policies that benefit society at large
STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT & REDEVELOPMENT
Prioritize Affordable Housing Initiatives
2022 Action Steps
EFFECTIVE GOVERNANCE
Continue City’s Internal And External Equity
Work
INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE & ENHANCEMENT
Improve Pedestrian And Traffic Safety On County
Roads And City Arterials
FINANCIAL WELLNESS
Advocate For A Change To The Fiscal Disparities
Formula And Discuss Local Option Sales Tax
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Identify Ways To Increase Diverse
Participation In Commissions
2022 Golden Valley Pyramid Of Success