04 - Mayor and Council DivisionMAYOR AND COUNCIL DIVISION
The mayor serves a four-year term and the council members are elected to four-year terms with
two elected every two years. Elections are held in odd -numbered years.
The City of Golden Valley operates under the Plan B form of government. It is also known as a
council-manager plan. Although the council retains its legislative and policy -making authority, it
delegates administrative responsibilities, such as hiring and firing employees to the city manager.
The council is responsible for enacting ordinances, adopting annual operating budgets and
establishing basic city policies. The mayor and council appoint members to the various City
commissions. This division includes the mayor and council and all commissions.
STAFFING
Mayor (elected) 1
Council Members (elected) 4
City Clerk 1
Various departments staff the Commissions. Overtime is used for administrative staff to attend
the HRA and commission meetings and take minutes.
EXPENDITURES
Operating Supplies include office operating supplies used by the City Clerk and the various City
commissions. Professional Services include the annual audit and officer testing for the civil
service commission. The Dues and Subscriptions include the League of MN Cities, Metro Cities,
and various other memberships. Contractual Maintenance is the maintenance contract for the
council chamber sound system and cable TV equipment.
Commissions of the Mayor and Council:
■ PEACE Commission
■ DEI Commission
■ Environmental Commission
■ Planning Commission
■ Open Space and Recreation Commission
■ Board of Zoning Appeals
■ Community Services Commission (Special Revenue Section)
City Election is included under the Council Budget.
DIVISION: Council (001)
OBJECT DESCRIPTION
Personal Services
6110
Salaries -Regular Employees
6111
Overtime -Regular Employees
6130
Salaries -Temporary Employees
6150
Employee Insurance
6160
Retirement
TOTAL Personal Services
Supplies and Services
6320
Operating Supplies
6340
Professional Services
6344
Use of Personal Auto
6351
Legal Notices
6382
Contractual Maintenance
6411
Conferences and Schools
6413
Dues and Subscriptions
6440
Other Contractual Services
TOTAL Supplies and Services
TOTALS
CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY
2023 - 2024 OPERATING BUDGET
PROGRAM: Council (1001)
2020 2021 2022 2022 2023 2023 2024
ACTUAL ACTUAL ADOPTED ESTIMATED CONCEPT ADOPTED CONCEPT
$96,561
$89,375
$94,390
$92,765
$102,005
$97,220
$105,050
831
2,077
-
2,000
-
3,000
3,000
54,287
55,434
60,195
60,195
60,195
63,555
63,555
25,758
24,343
24,760
25,045
25,750
26,450
28,365
19,870
20,935
23,485
21,350
25,500
20,560
22,060
197,307
192,164
202,830
201,355
213,450
210,785
222,030
561
3,596
4,255
4,255
3,955
4,255
4,255
46,861
83,855
79,320
89,920
82,455
95,955
103,185
-
-
300
300
300
650
650
15,866
13,271
18,500
16,000
18,500
16,000
16,000
-
2,350
6,000
6,000
6,000
15,000
15,000
3,190
1,735
14,735
14,735
16,685
14,735
19,335
28,466
35,417
38,755
38,755
39,655
39,655
40,525
9,610
9,003
12,260
12,260
12,515
13,115
13,115
104,554
149,227
174,125
182,225
180,065
199,365
212,065
$301,861
$341,391
$376,955
$383,580
$393,515
$410,150
$434,095