01-10-23 City Council Work Session Agenda January 10, 2023 — 6:30 PM
Council Conference Room
Hybrid Meeting
1.Remote Fire Station Site Selection Discussion
2.Park Play Structure Equipment Discussion
3.Council Review of Future Draft Agendas
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City of Golden Valley City Council Work Session January 10, 2023 — 6:30 PM
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Community Development
763-512-2345 / 763-512-2344 (fax)
Golden Valley City Council Work Session
January 10, 2023
Agenda Item
1. Remote Fire Station Site Selection Discussion
Prepared By
Cherie Shoquist, Housing and Economic Development Manager
Summary
As the Fire Department shifts to a duty crew staffing model, the need for a properly located remote
station with contemporary facilities becomes critical to serve Golden Valley residents, businesses, and
visitors. Building on the work completed in the 2021 Municipal Facilities Study, staff and the City's
architectural consultant, BKV, developed schematic plans that reflect the various operational
components of a fire station, including specific functional areas of the station and external site
requirements such as storm water management, parking, and setbacks. Additionally, top sites for the
new station are identified using only the established site selection criteria, which include response
time, projected acquisition cost, and buildability, among other factors. The analysis was done
“anonymously” and general parcel areas that best fit the criteria have been identified. BKV’s
presentation outlines the analysis background, process, recommendations, expected project costs,
funding sources, and a project schedule.
In this process, staff and BKV identified critical commitments and station location selection priorities.
Critical Commitments:
Public Safety: Prioritize timely protection of the safety, wellbeing, and security of all Golden
Valley residents, businesses, visitors, and their property, in all areas of the city.
Firefighter Safety and Health: Respect the service and sacrifice of firefighters with facilities and
resources that meet modern best practices for firefighter safety, health, wellness, and equity.
Station Location Selection Priorities:
Maximize Safety of Residents and Property: Facilitate prompt and consistent emergency
response to all Golden Valley residents, businesses, visitors, and their property, in all areas of
the city, with a location that complements the service area of Downtown Fire Station #1.
Stewardship of Taxpayer and Public Resources: Integrate consideration of project cost priorities
– acquisition, development, construction, operations, and maintenance – for long-term life-cycle
cost value.
Community Engagement to Date
In addition to the engagement work completed as part of the 2021 Municipal Facilities Study and
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summarized in the Community Input Report , the City further engaged stakeholders during the remote
station analysis. Messaging about the need for a new station and the duty crew staffing model was
included in several newsletter articles and social media posts. Leadership in the Fire Department also
engaged current and retired fire fighters with a survey and discussions. Additionally, an open house
was held in late October for the public learn about reasons for the staffing model change, the need for
a new station, and to comment on the site selection criteria and potential station location. Scheid Park
was explicitly excluded as a potential station location.
Next Steps
Further Community Engagement
January/February CityNews
Digital Survey
January 10 Presentation Recording
February 1 and February 2 Open House Events (TBC)
Reconnect with Council February 14 and 21
Bonding Submission Updated and Re-submitted
Finalize Pre-Design Report
If the Council affirms the recommendation for the new station location in February, staff will engage
an appraiser to determine property values, and a consultant to acquire properties and prepare
relocation packages on behalf of the city. Early outreach to affected property owners and tenants, if
applicable, is also necessary to convey accurate information and build trust.
Financial or Budget Considerations
The estimated costs associated the remote fire station are:
Acquisition/Relocation $ 4M
Design/Soft Cost $ 1M
Construction $12M
Total Estimated $17M
Staff has identified several different potential funding sources for the remote fire station:
Government Bond Bill (MMB Process) - Seeking 50% funding for pre-design and acquisition in
2023 session and construction in 2024 session.
Bonding Bill (Rep. Frieberg and Sen. Rest) - Seeking $17M in 2023 session.
Local Tax Levy - May need to fund 50% per State Law.
Federal Funding Programs - Last funding source; Fill gaps up to 20%.
The record State budget surplus in a year that bonding projects are likely to be considered by the
legislature makes this an ideal time to pursue State funds. The potential for construction costs and
interest rates to continue to rise adds to the timeliness of advancing the project.
Legal Considerations
None at this time. However, if the Council moves forward with a site recommendation, the City will
need to enter into several professional service agreements, prepare and approve purchase
agreements, and may need to use eminent domain.
Equity Considerations
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A new remote fire station that supports a duty crew staffing model will enhance the delivery of
professional emergency response services to all residents, businesses, and visitors to Golden
Valley. Facilities that provide proper resources, features, and infrastructure will more fully support
firefighter health and safety as well as gender equality. Property owners and tenants directly impacted
by the construction of the new station will receive just and fair compensation, as well as relocation
benefits and services that meet the requirements of the Uniform Relocation Act.
The key pillars of the Golden Valley Equity Plan that impact this discussion are:
Economic Prosperity for All
Inclusive Community Engagement
Unbiased Services
Advancement of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Recommended Action
Provide Direction Regarding Remote Fire Station Location
Supporting Documents
BKV Presentation Remote Fire Station Analysis
GVFD Remote Fire Station Timeline
10-25-2022 Remote Fire Station Open House Comments
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CITY OFGOLDEN VALLEY
Remote Fire Station Site Location
Analysis & Pre -Design
January 10 th , 2023
City Council Update
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AGENDA
1.Project Background
a.Background
b.Objectives, Commitments and Priorities
c.2021 Master Plan Recommendations
2.2022-23 Station Location Analysis
and Pre-Design
a.GVFD Operations
b.General Response Time Mapping
c.Required Development Corridor
d.Site Selection Criteria
e.Highest Ranked Sites
f.Project Cost Comparison
3.Next Steps
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OVERARCHING COMMITMENTS AND PRIORITIES
CRITICAL COMMITMENTS:
•Public Safety:Prioritize timely protection of the safety, wellbeing, and
security of all Golden Valley residents, businesses, visitors, and their
property, in all areas of the city.
•Firefighter Safety and Health:Respect the service and sacrifice of
firefighters with facilities and resources that meet modern best practices for
firefighter safety, health, wellness, and equity.
STATION LOCATION SELECTION PRIORITIES:
•Maximize Safety of Residents and Property:Facilitate prompt and
consistent emergency response to all Golden Valley residents, businesses,
visitors, and their property, in all areas of the city, with a location that
complements the service area of Downtown Fire Station #1.
•Stewardship of Taxpayer and Public Resources:Integrate consideration of
project cost priorities –acquisition, development, construction, operations,
and maintenance –for long-term life-cycle cost value.
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FIRE STATION LOCATION ANALYSIS & PRE-DESIGN: OBJECTIVES
•Enable Project Momentum Towards Implementation
•Refine Program and Site Space Requirements
•Employ Objective Site Selection Criteria to Identify
Potential Appropriate Sites for New Station
•Inform Updated Project Cost of Development
•Develop Sufficient Content to Support Successful
State Bond Funding Request
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BACKGROUND
•The 2021 Municipal Facilities Master Plan affirmed and
expanded on the 2016 Fire Service Study, identifying
the critical need to transition Golden Valley Fire
Service Operations and Facilities to ensure safe,
consistent, and responsive service.
•Transitioning from paid-on-call to 24/7 duty-crew
service is necessary to ensure sufficient and consistent
staffing re: hiring, retention, and efficiency.
•Duty-crew service can cover the city most effectively
from two stations, ideally located for response times.
•Facilities that provide proper resources, features, and
infrastructure will more fully support firefighter safety,
health, wellness, and equity.
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2021 MASTER PLAN -OVERVIEW
Project Goals
A.Develop a long-term plan with clear thresholds for
phased investment and implementation.
B.Balance implementation with debt management.
C.Address critical space deficiencies, accommodate
projected evolutions in operations and service delivery:
i. Facilitate Fire Department transition from paid-on-call
3-station model to 24/7 duty crew 2-station model.
ii. Provide support and training spaces to enhance
Police Department processing, operations,
preparedness, and Community Outreach.
iii. Consolidate Public Works into a single location off-site
from the civic campus to improve service efficiency and
accommodate contemporary equipment.
D.Building on the guidance of the Downtown Study for
the NE quadrant and overall downtown planning
goals.
E.Explore co-locations for efficiency, value, and impact.
F.Utilize transparent, well-documented community and
stakeholder outreach in project visioning and
development.
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NEW FIRE STATION –PRELIMINARY SITE CRITERIA (2021 MASTER PLAN)
NEW FIRE STATION
Site Compatibility:
•Location re: response time mapping,
compatible with Fire Station #1, to
cover the NE, E, and SE portions of the
city
•Site scale: 2 to 2.5 acres, generally flat,
with rectangular shape
•Alternatives: 1.25 acre site min. 250 ft or
300 ft long (for apparatus bays); smaller
scale than that would negatively
impact planning and program
•Access to direct thoroughfares
To Be Defined during Site Location
Analysis Study and Pre-Design:
•Additional site requirements and
desired attributes
EXISTING
FIRE STATION #1
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NEW FIRE STATION PURPOSE-BUILT FOR DUTY CREW OPERATIONS (MASTER PLAN 2021)
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2022 STATION LOCATION ANALYSIS & PRE-DESIGN
These related activities support the City of
Golden Valley in continued planning for
implementation, including considerations of
project financing and site acquisition.
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PROCESS & PRIORITIES
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SITE SELECTION PRIORITIES & GUIDING PRINCIPLES
STATION LOCATION SELECTION PRIORITIES:
•Maximize Safety of Residents and Property:Facilitate prompt and
consistent emergency response to all Golden Valley residents,
businesses, and visitors, in all areas of the city, with a location that
complements the service area of Downtown Fire Station #1.
•Stewardship of Taxpayer and Public Resources:Integrate consideration
of project cost priorities –acquisition, development, construction,
operations, and maintenance –for long-term life-cycle cost value.
STATION LOCATION GUIDING PRINCIPLES:
•Facilitate Safe, Effective, Efficient Public Safety Operations:
Now and in the Future
•Provide Fiscally Responsible Investment:
Site, Facility, Operations, and Maintenance
•Be a Respectful Neighbor: Site Selection, Site and Landscape Design,
Building Design, Ongoing Operations
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GVFD FIRE DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS
Paid On-Call
Model*
Duty Crew
Model**
Average calls per month 57 131
Calls paged to off-duty firefighters 65.7%24.5%
Times a fire engine with a full crew
arrives first on-scene 9.7%52.2%
Times a single officer in an SUV arrives
first on-scene 80.3%47.8%
Average response time from paging the
call to arrival of a fire engine 9:14 min 6:21 min
Times a fire engine arrives in less than
5:20 (per NFPA 1710)18.4%37%
* Paid on-call statistics were collected from Jan 1, 2018 –Feb 28, 2022
**Duty crew statistics (operating out of one station) were collected
from March 1, 2022 –Sept 30,2022
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CONTEXT ANALYSIS: OPERATIONS AND FACILITIES
Facility investments provide:
•24/7 Duty Crew Functionality: Bunk rooms, lockers, expanded on-site training
features (duty crews train on-shift)
•Equitable Resources: Lockers, restrooms for all genders
•Cancer-prevention: Space planning and Mechanical infrastructure
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RESPONSE TIME BASICS
Fire Department Response Time (5:20)
Call Processing
60 seconds
Turnout Time
80 seconds
Travel Time
240 seconds (4 minutes)
1:00 2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 6:20
NFPA Recommended 4-minute Travel Time
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RESPONSE TIME MAPPING -CALLS
MAP OF GOLDEN VALLEY SHOWING CONCENTRATION OF HISTORIC CALLS FOR SERVICE
(based on 4,549 calls for service from 11/2020 through 11/2022)
The map translates the total number of
medical and fire calls received, with colors
indicating total quantities within the period of
reporting:
•Areas in blue represent overall locations of
received calls
•Areas in red represent higher
concentrations (quantity) of calls
•Areas in yellow represent the highest
concentration of calls
Large-area Building
Senior Living Facility
School
High-rise Building
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RESPONSE TIME MAPPING -AREA
Green areas = 4-minute travel time from station
•Stations not set up for duty crews, so
response time from home/work adds
4+ minutes to overall response times
•Protects 8.5 square miles
•Reaches 90.2% of historic calls
•Effective service areas of Stations #2 and #3
extend beyond City boundaries
4-minute travel time from station
•Protects 6.1 square miles
•Reaches 69% of historic calls
4-minute travel time from station
•Protects 8.6 square miles
•Reaches 88.5% of historic calls
MAPS OF GOLDEN VALLEY SHOWING AREAS COVERED WITHIN 4 MINUTE TRAVEL TIME
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REQUIRED DEVELOPMENT CORRIDOR
COMPLEMENT SERVICE AREA OF DOWNTOWN
FIRE STATION #1
LEVERAGE KEY FEEDER ROADS TO MAXIMIZE
ACCESS AND SPEED TO COVER CITY
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PROPOSED SITE SELECTION CRITERIA
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DETAILED SITE SELECTION CRITERIA
Golden Valley Fire Station #2
Scoring Guidelines
1.1 Location for Response (Calls)
18 points 90% Calls within 4:00 Drive Time
+.6 pts for every additional 1% of calls within 4:00
0 pts 60% Calls within 4:00 Drive Time
1.2 Location for Response (Area)
21.6 points 10.5 sq mi within 4:00
+4 pts for every additional 1 sq mi within 4:00
0 pts 5.1 sq mi within 4:00
2 Appropriate Amount of Buildable Land
7 points 2.3 acres or more
-.5 pts for every 0.1 acre less than that
1.6 acres minimum for consideration
3.1 Relative Cost to Acquire
0 points $800,000 expected price
+1 pt for every $100,000 less
-1 pt for every $100,000 more
3.2 Relative Cost to Build
0 points baseline
-1 pt for every $100,000 of atypical construction costs
Golden Valley Fire Station #2
Scoring Guidelines
4.1 Civic Presence/ Recruitment
5 points Located at intersection of major roads
3 pts Located on one major road
2 pts Visible from major road, but not a primary façade
+1 pt extra credit if visible from highways
4.2 Neighborhood Impact
0 points Impacts only Commercial/ Industrial property
-1 pt Impacts immediate Residential properties
-3 pts Impacts neighborhood
-5 pts Impacts felt city-wide
5 Traffic Issues
0 points No Roadway Improvements Required
-2 pts Turning Lanes/ Ramps/ Tapers Required
-5 pts Signalized Traffic Pre-emption Required
6 Sustainability
0 points Baseline
+3 pts Accomodates proper solar orientation
+.5 pts No impediments to onsite photovoltaics
+.5 pts Adjacent to views of nature
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SITE CRITERIA ANALYSIS –SUMMARY
PROCESS
Anonymous Site Identification:
•BKV design team analysis of potential
sites using numerical site criteria.
•Presentation of matrix of analysis
outcomes presented to Golden Valley
staff without addresses or locations.
Analysis Process:
•13 general site areas, with a total of 37
distinct parcels evaluated within
matrix, including the sites for existing
Stations 2 and 3.
•Some locations were analyzed with
different combinations of parcels
•Anonymized test fits performed on top
performing options.
OUTCOMES
Lowest-Ranked Sites:
•Biggest challenges: location for response
(both calls and area), very high cost of
land acquisition.
Highest-Ranked Sites:
•Biggest benefits: location for response
(both calls and area), lower costs to
acquire and costs to build.
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LOCATION ANALYSIS
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SITES EVALUATED –ACCESS CORRIDORS
North: Centered on Duluth St/
Golden Valley Road
Central: Centered on Highway 55
South: Centered on Glenwood Ave
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SITES EVALUATED –RANKING OF TOP SITES BY RESPONSE TIMES
North: Centered on Duluth St/
Golden Valley Road
Central: Centered on Highway 55
South: Centered on Glenwood Ave
12 34 5
6
798
10
11
12
13
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Fire Station #1 (Downtown)
Existing Fire Station #2 / #3
Potential New Fire Station Site
(General Area of Evaluation)
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4-MINUTE RESPONSE TIMES
Within 4-minutes of drive time:
•Protects 72% of area within City Limits
•Reaches 79% of historic calls
Best-ranked Central Site Best-ranked North SiteBest-ranked South Site
Within 4-minutes of drive time:
•Protects 76% of area within City Limits
•Reaches 86% of historic calls
Within 4-minutes of drive time:
•Protects 76% of area within City Limits
•Reaches 68% of historic calls
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4-AND 5-MINUTE RESPONSE TIMES
Best-ranked Central Site Best-ranked North SiteBest-ranked South Site
Within 5-minutes of drive time:
•Protects 93% of area within City Limits
•Reaches 94% of historic calls
Within 5-minutes of drive time:
•Protects 95% of area within City Limits
•Reaches 98% of historic calls
Within 5-minutes of drive time:
•Protects 81% of area within City Limits
•Reaches 87% of historic calls
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SITES EVALUATED –RANKING OF TOP THIRTEEN SITES AT FIRST CUT
North: Centered on Duluth St/
Golden Valley Road
Central: Centered on Highway 55
South: Centered on Glenwood Ave
113 74 3
8
526
12
11
10
9
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Fire Station #1 (Downtown)
Existing Fire Station #2 / #3
Potential New Fire Station Site
(General Area of Evaluation)
Within the top 13, the lower-ranked sites in all
three zones have:
•Incrementally longer response times
•Challenges providing sufficient coverage of
the City in complement to that of Station #1
•Higher acquisition costs
•Uncontrolled variable (other owners/
engaged entities)
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SITES EVALUATED –RANKING SIX SITES AT SECOND CUT
North: Centered on Duluth St/
Golden Valley Road
Central: Centered on Highway 55
South: Centered on Glenwood Ave
1 4 5 2
6
3
-
Fire Station #1 (Downtown)
Existing Fire Station #2 / #3
Potential New Fire Station Site
(General Area of Evaluation)
Site Rank Score
1 20.15
2 15.10
3 9.24
4 8.22
5 5.63
6 3.84
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SITE CRITERIA ANALYSIS –HIGHEST RANKED PARCEL COMBINATIONS
Golden Valley Fire Station #2 Site Scoring Matrix
Selection Factor SITE OPT A SITE OPT B SITE OPT C SITE OPT D SITE OPT E
1.1 Location for Response (calls)15.22 10.87 15.22 15.22 15.22
1.2 Location for Response (area)11.60 10.40 11.60 11.60 11.60
2 Appropriate Amount of “Buildable Land”3.74 3.56 3.75 5.83 7.00
3.1 Cost to Acquire -12.89 -8.13 -8.67 -12.07 -17.07
3.2 Relative Cost to Build -6.50 -6.10 -6.25 -5.00 -1.50
4.1 Civic Presence/ Recruitment 2 5 2 2 2
4.2 Neighborhood Impact -1 -1 -1 -1 -1
5 Traffic Issues 0 0 0 0 0
6 Sustainability 3.5 0.5 3.5 3.5 3.5
TOTAL SCORE 15.67 15.10 20.15 20.08 19.75
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NEXT STEPS
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ANTICIPATED PROJECT TIMELINE
2023
•January/February: Further
Community Engagement
•May: Bonding Session Ends
•June: Design Starts
2024
•January: Design Complete
•May: Bonding Session Ends
•June/July: Public Bidding Process
•August: Award and Start of
Procurement [Window to
construction start in spring 2025 is
for long-lead items]
2025
•May: Construction Begins
2026
•May: Construction
Completion
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PREDESIGN –PROJECTED COSTS
2022 PREDESIGN BUDGET (EST. CONSTR. 2025)
COST COMPONENT SITE DEVELOPMENT FACILITY CONSTRUCTION
SIZE 2-3 Acres 20,000 GSF
HARD COSTS (CONSTR.)$13 -$35 / SF $370 -$430 / SF
SOFT COSTS (PROJECT)Included in Building Costs $120 / SF
COST/SF (MEDIAN LEVEL)$24.00 $520
SUBTOTAL COST:
(MEDIAN LEVEL)$480,000 $10,400,000
SUBTOTAL COST:
(HIGH LEVEL)$700,000 $11,000,000
TOTAL PROJECT COST (MEDIAN LEVEL)$10,880,000
TOTAL PROJECT COST (HIGH LEVEL)$11,700,000
20% baseline increase re: 2021-2022 market increases and additional 3.5%
inflation to 2025 re: project schedule adjustment
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PREDESIGN –ESTIMATED COSTS
2022/23 PREDESIGN BUDGET
COST COMPONENT VALUE
ACQUISITION /
RELOCATION
$4,000,000
DESIGN / SOFT COSTS $1,000,000
CONSTRUCTION COST $12,000,000
TOTAL $17,000,000
Potential Funding Sources
•Gov. Bond Bill (MMB Process): Seeking 50% funding for pre-design
and acquisition in 2023 session and seeking construction in 2024
session.
•Bonding Bill (Rep. Frieberg and Sen. Rest): Seeking $17m in 2023
session
•Local Tax Levy: May need to fund 50% per State Law
•Federal Funding Programs: Last funding source; fill funding gaps
up to 20%
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NEXT STEPS
•Community Engagement:
•January/February CityNews
•Digital Survey
•January 10th Presentation Recording
•February 1st and February 2nd Open House Events (TBC)
•Reconnect with Council: February 14th and 21st
•Bonding Submission Updated and Re-Submitted
•Finalize Pre-Design Report
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OVERARCHING COMMITMENTS AND PRIORITIES
CRITICAL COMMITMENTS:
1.Public Safety:Prioritize timely protection of the safety, wellbeing, and
security of the whole Golden Valley community –inclusive of residents,
businesses, visitors, and their property.
2.Firefighter Safety and Health:Respect the service and sacrifice of
firefighters with facilities and resources that meet modern best
practices for firefighter safety, health, wellness, and equity.
STATION LOCATION SELECTION PRIORITIES:
1.Maximize Safety of Residents and Property:Facilitate prompt and
consistent emergency response to all Golden Valley residents,
businesses, and visitors, in all areas of the city, with a location that
complements the service area of Downtown Fire Station #1.
2.Stewardship of Taxpayer and Public Resources:Integrate consideration
of project cost priorities –acquisition, development, construction,
operations, and maintenance –for long-term life-cycle cost value.
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THANK YOU
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APPENDIX E
Station Location Project and Public
Engagement
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At a June 2022 work session, the Golden Valley City Council reviewed updates to the Facilities Study
project, including the reasoning for shifting the Golden Valley Fire Department (GVFD) to a two-station,
duty-crew staffing model and preliminary ideas for a remote fire station site selection process.
A two-station, duty-crew staffing model will allow the City to:
• provide faster response times by optimizing station locations and having staff on site instead of
responding from home
• recruit and retain firefighters by offering scheduled work shifts
• reduce capital expenditures and maintenance costs
• better protect the health and safety of its firefighters
To deliver the best service and response times, the City anticipates locating a new remote station near
Hwy 100. This general location, combined with the current headquarters at Winnetka Ave and Golden
Valley Rd, provides quick access to major thoroughfares.
Station Location Open House
The City hosted a public open house October 25 at Fire Station One to inform residents about the
project and obtain input. After analyzing location options using selection criteria, staff and the
consultant is planning to present one to two recommendations to the City Council and then initiate
discussions with impacted property owners/residents.
Additionally, Golden Valley Fire Staff shared project information with community members at open
houses at all three fire stations October 15.
For residents unable to attend these events, the open house project boards were published on the City
website along with an online comment box for feedback.
To read the feedback collected from these events see next page.
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Online Comments
I moved to this neighborhood near Scheid park, in part, to be next to this park. We use it regularly throughout
the year. I don’t want to see this beautiful park turned into a fire station. Not only will it destroy the park, but
will significantly change the neighborhood. A location on the other side of 100 makes far more sense given
that it’s already a commercial area and not in the backyards of a quiet neighborhood.
650 Ottawa would be an ideal location from my standpoint of a neighbor in the area. We think a business in
that location would be dangerous due to foot and bike traffic resulting from the trail that runs across the
railroad track and the beach that many people frequent and walk along the road to get to and from.
Additionally there is a playground in the area that is very popular and less traffic would be ideal to protect the
children.
Hello, my family would like it known that we do NOT support a new fire station at 650 Ottawa Ave. Thank you,
Boyd Family (4821 Killarney Drive)
Hi,
We are residents at 4820 Killarney Drive. We absolutely DO NOT support a fire station being built in our
neighborhood at 650 Ottawa Ave or at Schaper Park.
Thank you,
Bastian/Stangler Family
I support and encourage the city to do everything possible to build a fire station that supports a duty crew
model. I like the practicality of having a station close to highway 100 that can reach most of the city.
Hopefully, the city can find a location that does not displace or affect any homeowners.
I still don’t understand why Shied Park is excluded. I will be very upset if we have to spend more money on
buying land when there is more than enough room to have a fire station and a park on that multi acre lot.
It seems obvious that the city needs one new station and a remodel of the downtown station. It will be very
hard to retain firefighters if we are negligent in exposing them to carcinogenic atmosphere and chemicals. It
seems that the East side of Scheid Park would be a great location for the new station, why is that not a
possibility? For response time and cost of acquiring land that seems like the best choice. Or possibly the
State Patrol building site.
A few thoughts, but first, thank you for sharing all this great analysis.
-Did location analysis take any location/placement considerations in relation to West Metro Fire-Rescue
Station? What about studies analyzing a future merger with West Metro? Which appears to be the most
contiguous communities with GV along 169 and 100? And the other areas with likely the most outdated
facilities and thus could benefit from shared reallocation of stations and flexibility that comes with a larger
geographic footprint.
-What happens to existing station land? Can the council commit to maintaining the land in public service? The
current station 2 sits in an area with massively increasing population density and needs new land for parks.
Please do not forget about those of us in far Northeast Golden Valley "across the tracks". We are now
reasonably close to the Fire Station at 3700 Golden Valley Road (although that was an issue during the years
when the bridge over Bassett's Creek and the railroad tracks was being rebuilt - early 2000's).
I am very concerned that the new Fire Station (apparently close to the junction of Hwy 100 and Hwy 55) will
mean a much longer response time for us. And possibly higher Homeowners' Insurance rates.
Thank you,
Carole Beach
2501 Parkview Boulevard
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While station #3 is close to the Minneaolis border, it has the benefit of quick access to the rest of the city via
GV Road. It also services Theo Wirth Park much better, which is seeing a much higher usage, including large
events, due to the Trailhead.
It looks like the three station model has overlap, but notice that overlap includes some of the response
hotspots. Seems good to have redundency here.
Fire services are worth the investment, most citizens agree. Modernize the stations, invest in paid crews, keep
response times low and coverage high.
Please put us on your email distribution list... picturemane@mac.com
We live at the Laurel Apartments (East Building) adjacent to Station 3 and would simply be interested how
any of your study recommendations would impact us in the future.
Thanks so much! :-)
In-Person Written Comments
Biggest concern is the location of the new fire station.
I understand the fire fighters will be at the station already to eliminate the travel time to the station.
The north and east parts of Golden Valley will be greatly impacted.
I’m willing to pay for these needs!
Supportive of 2 station model & shift to full time fire fighters.
New & upgraded facilities for safety of our firefighters is very important, too!!
Thank you to all of you for being public servants & helping keep us safe!
Thank you for this meeting!
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Parks & Recreation
763-512-2345 / 763-512-2344 (fax)
Golden Valley City Council Work Session
January 10, 2023
Agenda Item
2. Park Play Structure Equipment Discussion
Prepared By
Sheila VanSloun, Parks & Recreation Administrative Assistant
Rick Birno, Parks and Recreation Director
Summary
A resident has requested to add additional play equipment to a park play structure after the
neighborhood input, selection, and installation has taken place. Staff is requesting guidance regarding
additional Park CIP funding for all past, current, and future play structure replacements and additions
in the Golden Valley park system.
Financial or Budget Considerations
To be determined.
Legal Considerations
Not required at this time.
Equity Considerations
Providing unbiased programs and services through infrastructure that supports and advances diversity,
equity, and inclusion in all Golden Valley parks.
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Review of Future Draft Agendas
Meeting & Item Info
January 17, 2023 City Council Meeting - 6:30 PM
1A - Pledge of Allegiance and Land Acknowledgement
Presentation
New Employee Introductions
Consent - Licenses
Consent - Boards, Commissions, and Task Forces
Consent - Bid, Quotes, and Contracts
Authorize Agreement Douglas/55 PED Underpass Project with Met Council Environmental Services (MCES)
Authorize Subscription Agreement with Cartegraph Systems LLC
Authorize Small Enterprise Agreement with Esri Geographic Information Systems
Approve Engagement Letter - Auditing Services for Fiscal Year 2023
Consent - Grants and Donations
Consent - Miscellaneous
Adopt Resolution in Support of Local Option Sales Tax
Adopt Public Purpose Expenditure Policy/Employee Handbook Update
Public Hearing
Old Business
New Business
Approve Remaining Board and Commission Bylaws Updates to Include Term Limits
First Consideration of Ordinance for Salt Storage at Commercial Facilities
First Consideration of Ordinance to Update Stormwater Management Chapter 107
January 24, 2023 Annual City Council Goal Setting Session - 5:30 PM
5:30 PM - Dinner
6:30 PM - Annual City Council Goal Setting Session
February 7, 2023 City Council Meeting - 6:30 PM
1A - Pledge of Allegiance and Land Acknowledgement
Presentation
Discover St. Louis Park Update
Consent - Licenses
Consent - Boards, Commissions, and Task Forces
Consent - Bid, Quotes, and Contracts
Authorize 2023 Native Vegetation Maintenance Contract (Contractor TBD)
Authorize Agreement for Medley Park Vegetation Restoration (Contractor TBD)
Approve Bobcat Trade Out
Authorize Agreement for SEA School-Wildwood Flood Mitigation Project (Contractor TBD)
Approve Election Equipment Lease Agreement with Hennepin County
Consent - Grants and Donations
Adopt Resolutions Supporting Hennepin County Grant Funding Applications (multiple resolutions)
Consent - Miscellaneous
Receive and File the City of Golden Valley’s 2023 Pyramid of Success
Approve Engagement Letter - Auditing Services for Fiscal Year
Public Hearing
Old Business
New Business
Second Consideration of Ordinance for Salt Storage at Commercial Facilities
Second Consideration of Ordinance to Update Stormwater Management Chapter 107
February 14, 2023 HRA Work Session - 6:30 PM
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Meeting & Item Info
February 14, 2023 City Council Work Session - 6:30 PM
Update from U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar
Council Review of Future Draft Agendas
February 21, 2023 City Council Meeting - 6:30 PM
1A - Pledge of Allegiance and Land Acknowledgement
Presentation
New Police Department Employee Introductions and Swearing-In Ceremony
Public Safety Annual Report
Consent - Licenses
Multi-Family Rental Property License Renewals
Consent - Boards, Commissions, and Task Forces
Consent - Bid, Quotes, and Contracts
Approve Contract & Specs for City Hall Boiler Replacement
Consent - Grants and Donations
Resolution Accepting Donation of 2023 Photographic Services from Stan Waldhauser
Adopt Resolution Supporting Application to MN GreenCorpos Program
Consent - Miscellaneous
Public Hearing
Old Business
New Business
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