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01-09-24 City Council Work Session Agenda January 9, 2024 — 6:30 PM Council Conference Room Hybrid Meeting 1.Discussion of 2024 Council Appointments, Assignments and Reimbursements 2.Review of Federal and State Legislative Priorities for 2024 3.Discussion Regarding Interim City Manager 4.Council Review of Future Draft Agendas CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION AGENDA City Council work sessions are being conducted in a hybrid format with in-person and remote options for attending. Remote Attendance: Members of the public may attend this work session by streaming via Webex, or by calling 1-415-655-0001 and entering access code 2630 836 9022 and webinar password 1234. Additional information about attending electronic meetings is available on the City website . Discussion Item(s) Council work sessions have an informal, discussion-style format and are designed for the Council to obtain background information, consider policy alternatives, and provide general directions to staff. No formal actions are taken at these work sessions. The public is invited to attend Council work sessions and listen to the discussion; public participation is allowed by invitation of the City Council. City of Golden Valley City Council Work Session January 9, 2024 — 6:30 PM 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY City Administration 763-512-2345 / 763-512-2344 (fax) Golden Valley City Council Work Session January 9, 2024 Agenda Item 1. Discussion of 2024 Council Appointments, Assignments and Reimbursements Prepared By Kirsten Santelices, Deputy City Manager/Human Resources Director Summary Each year, the City Council appoints its members and staff to fill several roles required by statute. Additionally, the Council appoints its members to serve as representatives on various assignments. This is a discussion item and all past assignments listed below are for your reference. 1. Acting Mayor. Each year, the Council must appoint an Acting Mayor to fulfill the duties of Mayor during the disability or absence of the Mayor. (Minn. Stat. § 412.121.) This duty has historically been rotated. Listed below is the history of Mayor Pro Tem appointments: 2017 – Schmidgall 2018 – Fonnest 2019 – Clausen 2020 – Rosenquist 2021 – Sanberg 2022 – M. Harris 2023 – La Mere-Anderson 2024 – 2. Assistant Weed Inspector. Under Minnesota Statute, the Mayor acts as the weed inspector for the City. Each year, the City appoints assistant weed inspectors (Minn. Stat. § 18.80, subd. 3 ) to carry out the duties of weed inspector. The assistant weed inspectors for 2023 were: Chris Sorheim, Fire/Property Maintenance Specialist Jake Dashiell, Fire/Property Maintenance Specialist Al Lundstrom, Park Supervisor Tim Teynor, City Forester 3. Board and Commission Liaisons. Each year, the Council appoints one Council Member to act as a liaison to each Board and Commission. The Board and Commission Liaisons from 2023 were as follows: 2 Board of Zoning Appeals – Rosenquist Community Services Commission – La Mere-Anderson Diversity Equity & Inclusion Commission – Harris, M. Environmental Commission – Ginis, S. Open Space and Recreation Commission – Harris, M. Planning Commission – La Mere-Anderson, D. Police Employment, Accountability & Community Engagement (PEACE) – Ginis, S. 4. Other Assignments. Each year, the Council assigns Council Members to serve as representatives on various other assignments. These appointments are for a one-year term. (Golden Valley City Code Section 2-43(b)) The Council appointments from 2023 were as follows: 169 Corridor Committee – Council Member Rosenquist Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Campaign – Mayor Harris Blue Line Now! Coalition – Mayor Harris (Delegate); Council Member Rosenquist (Alternate) Bottineau Light Rail Community Works Steering Committee – Council Member Rosenquist Golden Valley Business Council – Council Member Harris (Delegate); Mayor Harris (Alternate) Golden Valley Historical Society Board – Council Member La Mere-Anderson Highway 55 Bus Rapid Transit – Council Member Rosenquist Hopkins School District 270 Caring Youth Committee – Council Member Ginis Hopkins School District 270 Cities Joint Meetings – Council Member Ginis Legislative Liaison and Spokesperson – Mayor Harris METRO Blue Line Extension Corridor Management Committee – Mayor Harris (Delegate); Council Member Rosenquist (Alternate) Metro Cities/LMC – Varies Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Committee – Council Member Rosenquist (Delegate); Mayor Harris (Alternate) Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce – Council Member Harris Minneapolis Water Advisory Board – Mayor Harris Municipal Legislative Commission – Mayor Harris (Delegate); Council Member Harris (Alternate) Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications/ CCX – Council Member Ginis Quarterly Golden Valley Police Department Committee – Mayor Harris (Regular Representative); 1 Council Member rotated quarterly Regional Council of Mayors – Mayor Harris Robbinsdale School District 281 Government Advisory Committee – Council Member Ginis Sochacki Park Governance Policy Board – Council Member Rosenquist (Delegate); Mayor Harris (Alternate) 5. Discover St. Louis Park. Periodically, the City Council appoints a representative to the Discover St. Louis Park Board (the Saint Louis Park Visitors and Convention Bureau). Historically, this role has been filled by the City Manager. The proposed appointment to DSLP for 2024 is as follows: Discover St. Louis Park Board – City Manager or Parks and Recreation Director Financial or Budget Considerations Under City Code, Section 2-43 , the Mayor and Council are paid $50 for each meeting they are directed or designated to attend, up to a maximum of $150 per month. Where a delegate and alternate are appointed, the delegate is eligible for payment for all meetings they attend. The alternate is eligible 3 for payment for all meetings they attend that the delegate does not attend. The Ordinance requires the Council to outline the method for approval of meetings by resolution. Legal Considerations This item does not require legal review. Equity Considerations The City recognizes the historical and present disparities perpetuated by its structures, policies, and procedures burdened by different communities, particularly within Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities. The City Council is dedicated to examining practices and frameworks to dismantle inequity and barriers. While serving as liaisons and delegates to various boards, commissions, and committees, the Council is mindful to view their assignments through an equity lens. The City Council provides input to these committees and are aware of the impact their directives can have in dismantling barriers, providing resources, and enhancing opportunities for all residents and visitors to the City of Golden Valley. 4 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY City Administration 763-512-2345 / 763-512-2344 (fax) Golden Valley City Council Work Session January 9, 2024 Agenda Item 2. Review of Federal and State Legislative Priorities for 2024 Prepared By Kirsten Santelices, Deputy City Manager/Human Resources Director Summary Annually, the City Council reviews its Federal and State Legislative Priorities in preparation for the upcoming year. Attached are the 2023 documents to work from. The 2023 Federal Legislative Priorities can be found here The 2023 State Legislative Priorities can be found here Changes made to these documents will be brought before the City Council at its January 16, 2024 meeting for approval. Legal Considerations Legal review is not required for this item. Equity Considerations When considering Federal and State legislative priorities, the City Council should ensure those priorities are consistent with the City's Equity Plan. Supporting Documents Legislative Priorities 2024 5 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN 55427 | 763-593-8006 Proposed Legislative Priorities2024 6 City of Golden Valley 2024 Legislative Priorities These priorities are supported by the Golden Valley City Council, and along with Metro Cities, League of Minnesota Cities, Municipal Legislative Commission, and Regional Council of Mayors policies, may be used by local officials and staff to advocate for during the Legislative session. 7 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN 55427 | 763-593-8006 Page 1 Table Of Contents FINANCIAL PRIORITIES F1. Support Bond Allocation For Remote Fire Station ..................................4 The City of Golden Valley has requested and received funding for Phase 1--site acquisi- tion and due diligence--for the new East Fire Station. The City subsequently submitted for Phase 2 funding that would include the construction of the fire station. F2. Support Funding For Local Government Aid .............................................5 The City of Golden Valley supports funding of the Local Government Aid (LGA) component to help ensure needs for public services can be met by equalizing the tax base for all cities. F3. Support Sales Tax Exemption On Local Purchases .................................6 The City of Golden Valley supports exempting all municipal vehicles from the motor vehi- cle tax. F4. Modify Obsolete Fiscal Disparities Formula To Assist Local Units Of Government With Basic Needs ..........................................7 The City of Golden Valley supports reviewing and amending the 50-year-old Fiscal Dis- parities formula to ensure all metro area local governments have access to resources and funding tools to meet growing needs. By amending the Fiscal Disparities formula, all metro area cities can use the additional amount of property taxes received to help fund needed improvements. F5. Support Funding For Affordable And Workforce Housing ......................8 The City of Golden Valley supports additional tools for local communities to develop and preserve affordable and workforce housing. TRANSPORTATION PRIORITIES T1. Support Full Funding For Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) And Multimodal Infrastructure Or Transportation ..................................................................9 The City of Golden Valley supports investment in Bus Rapid Transit and multimodal infrastructure on the Highway 55 corridor from Wright County to Minneapolis due to a high concentration of jobs, strong reverse-commute patterns, and increased resi- dential development along the corridor. This includes improving safety and mobility at key intersections, like Winnetka Avenue, to better accommodate vehicles, pedes- trians, transit, etc. 8 City of Golden Valley 2024 Legislative PrioritiesPage 2 T2. Support Comprehensive Transportation Funding ....................................10 The City of Golden Valley supports dedicating more resources to all components of the state’s transportation system and ensuring local units of government have access to resources and funding tools to meet growing needs. ENVIRONMENTAL PRIORITIES E1. Continue To Adequately Fund The DNR Flood Damage Reduction Program For Local Projects ...........................................................................11 The City of Golden Valley is requesting legislative approval of funds through the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Flood Damage Reduction Program to implement public improvements within the DeCola Ponds and Medicine Lake Road watershed. These projects include improvements within the Cities of Crystal, New Hope and Golden Valley (eg, flood storage, subwatershed diversion, and runoff rate control projects). E2. Climate Emergency Declaration: Support Policies And Investments Mitigating The Impact Of Climate Change ...............................................12 The Golden Valley City Council declared by resolution a Climate Emergency Dec 21, 2021. The City joins more than 2,000 jurisdictions in 34 countries to focus attention on the need for rapid action to address climate change. E3. Support Funding For Metropolitan Council Inflow/Infiltration Grants—Public And Private Improvements .................................................13 Because I/I reduction efforts benefit the entire metropolitan area, the City of Golden Valley supports the state providing continued capital assistance for grants to cities as well as financial assistance for private property through future Clean Water Legacy Act appro- priations. E4. Advance Building Performance .....................................................................14 The City of Golden Valley’s supports statewide energy efficiency improvements in build- ings, lighting, and infrastructure and includes these as local goals in the Resilience and Sustainability Chapter of its 2040 Comprehensive Plan. COMMUNITY AFFAIRS C1. Support For Gun Control/Reform .................................................................15 The City of Golden Valley supports Minnesota’s red flag legislation for gun reform and a bill that would require criminal background checks for all firearm transfers and sales. C2. Support Equitable And Inclusive Elections ...............................................16 The City of Golden Valley supports expansive and accessible voting rights with consis- tent statewide standards to allow local decision-making control of certain aspects in city elections. 9 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN 55427 | 763-593-8006 Page 3 C3. Police Arbitration Reform...............................................................................17 The City of Golden Valley strongly urges the Minnesota State Legislature to consider changes to the current Minnesota Public Employment Labor Relations Act (MPELRA) ar- bitration system in any further discussions or proposals that address police reform mea- sures. APPENDIX Appendix F2 .............................................................................................................19 Appendix F4 .............................................................................................................20 Appendix F5 .............................................................................................................21 Appendix T1. ............................................................................................................25 Appendix E1. ............................................................................................................29 Appendix E2 .............................................................................................................32 Appendix E3 .............................................................................................................39 10 City of Golden Valley 2024 Legislative PrioritiesPage 4 F1. Support Bond Allocation For Remote Fire Station City Position The City of Golden Valley has requested and received funding for Phase 1--site acquisition and due diligence--for the new East Fire Station. The City subsequently submitted for Phase 2 fund- ing that would include the construction of the fire station. Issues The City of Golden Valley is in need of constructing a new remote fire station. Currently the City operates a paid on-call fire department out of three stations. To continue delivering effective service, the fire department needs to move to a duty-crew staffing model. However, the current three stations lack the facilities needed to accommodate a duty-crew model, and the two exist- ing remote stations are not geographically located to provide optimal response time within the community, as well as within the western metro for mutual aid requests. The City proposes to construct an approximately 21,000-square-foot remote fire station on the east side of Highway 100. This general location, combined with the current headquarters loca- tion at Winnetka Avenue and Golden Valley Road, provides quick access to major thorough- fares and improves response times throughout Golden Valley. The current department staffing model does not result in 13 to 15 personnel arriving on scene at a structure fire within eight minutes, as recommended by the National Fire Protection Association. The City’s bonding request includes funding for land acquisition, pre-design and design work, followed by station construction. The station is proposed to include an apparatus bay of ap- proximately 7,500 square feet and support space (office, sleeping quarters, meeting area, etc) of approximately 7,700 square feet. The station will serve as a polling location for the City and provide community meeting and training space. Action • Continue to advocate for the City’s funding request of $7.15 million for design and construction of a new remote fire station in the Legislative bonding bill. FINANCIAL 11 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN 55427 | 763-593-8006 Page 5 FINANCIAL F2. Support Funding For Local Government Aid City Position The City of Golden Valley supports funding of the Local Government Aid (LGA) component to help ensure needs for public services can be met by equalizing the tax base for all cities. Issue Golden Valley is one of the few cities statewide that does not receive LGA but has many basic public service needs that are underfunded. Action Advocate for the state to keep pace with inflationary pressures and support increased funding for LGA. Golden Valley supports an increase in the LGA appropriation and a review in its entirety of the formula that would at least provide a minimum distribution to help fund public services. Golden Valley supports HF 2031 authored by Representative Hertaus in 2019. Additional Documents (See Appendix F2) • Table: 10-Year History Of Local Government Aid Distribution And Its Impact On Golden Valley (1 page) 12 City of Golden Valley 2024 Legislative PrioritiesPage 6 FINANCIAL F3. Support Sales Tax Exemption On Local Purchases City Position The City of Golden Valley supports exempting all municipal vehicles from the motor vehicle tax. Issues The local government sales tax exemption enacted in 2013 and expanded in 2014 does not apply to all City purchases. Some purchases for municipal enterprise operations, such as liquor stores and golf courses, are excluded from the exemption. In addition, in order to receive the sales tax exemption on construction materials under current law, Cities must bid labor and mate- rials separately and also designate a contractor to be a purchasing agent on behalf of the City. The existing Department of Revenue rules (Minn. Rule 8130.1200, subp. 3) are complex, and the implementation can be so complicated that it can cost cities more money to implement than they will save on the tax exemption. Finally, although Cities currently do not pay the motor vehicle sales tax on marked police vehicles or firefighting vehicles, other City vehicles are not exempt from the motor vehicle sales tax. The 2021 legislature extended the sales tax refund process under Minn. Stat. § 297A.71 and Minn. Stat. § 297A.75 to contractor purchases of construction materials, supplies and equipment incorporated into public safety buildings for initial construction, remodeling, expansion, and im- provements for public safety facilities owned by local units of government. The refund process also applies to materials used in related facilities such as access roads, lighting, sidewalks and utility components. Action Support language regarding the exemption of motor vehicle sales tax on all municipal vehicles purchased by governmental agencies. 13 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN 55427 | 763-593-8006 Page 7 F4. Modify Obsolete Fiscal Disparities Formula To Assist Local Units Of Government With Basic Needs City Position The City of Golden Valley supports reviewing and amending the 50-year-old Fiscal Disparities formu- la to ensure all metro area local governments have access to resources and funding tools to meet growing needs. By amending the Fiscal Disparities formula, all metro area cities can use the additional amount of property taxes received to help fund needed improvements. For nearly 50 years, the Fiscal Disparities program has reapportioned 40 percent of tax capacity from metro area cities with higher commercial/industrial tax bases to those with less market value per capi- ta. This is to help equalize funding for the betterment of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. While all cities have needs, those that historically have been net Fiscal Disparities contributors have aged and are experiencing greater infrastructure needs than 50 years ago. Much of this infrastructure was built before the early 1960s and is due for replacement. It is time to recalculate the Fiscal Dis- parities formula to reflect today’s realities. Since just 2001, Golden Valley has contributed almost $40 million to help other communities meet their needs. With the proposed change, over the next 20 years Golden Valley would keep an estimated $18 million help meet its needs. Issue Golden Valley, like most cities in Minnesota and the nation at large, is facing a looming infrastructure crisis. All across the US, aging systems for water supply, sanitary sewer management, storm water and flood control, transportation, etc, are in need of repair and/or replacement. Not only is much of Golden Valley’s infrastructure a half century or more old, but as populations grow, it’s taking on service de- mands it was not built to handle. The Fiscal Disparities program has been in existence for almost 50 years and is in need of an overhaul. Action Advocate for modifying the obsolete Fiscal Disparities formula so all metro area cities can fund need- ed infrastructure improvements while keeping taxes and utility expenses lower than they inevitably would be if this infrastructure problem is allowed to grow into a full-blown crisis. Additional Documents (See Appendix F4) • Table: 20-Year History Of Golden Valley’s Fiscal Disparities Contributions With 40 Percent Program And 20-Year Projection Of Golden Valley’s Fiscal Disparities Gains With 30 Percent Program (1 page) FINANCIAL 14 City of Golden Valley 2024 Legislative PrioritiesPage 8 FINANCIAL F5. Support Funding For Affordable And Workforce Housing City Position The City of Golden Valley supports additional tools for local communities to develop and pre- serve affordable and workforce housing and to advance diverse, inclusionary, and equitable housing opportunities. Issue Cities must ensure they provide a full range of housing choices in the community. As cities, businesses, and the overall economy in the Minneapolis–St Paul region continues to grow, the need for housing available to those with low and moderate incomes also grows. Failure to expand housing options will impact the region’s ability to attract talent, grow its economy, and reinvest in itself. If resources and policies needed to advance affordable housing opportunities for BIPOC homeowners and renters across the state are specifically identified, housing opportunity would be more effective from a diversity, equity and inclusion perspective. Actions Advocate for policy and financial tools that support both the preservation of naturally occurring af- fordable housing, construction of new affordable housing, as well as additional resources needed for cities to address the unequal distribution of housing resources, including: • policies, programs and resources for affordable rental housing eligibility based on income and social vulnerability indicators • policies, programs and resources for affordable homeownership eligibility based on income, social vulnerability indicators, and first generation homebuyers • increasing funding for the state’s rental rehab loan fund for naturally occurring affordable housing and including use of the fund in the metro region • enhancing state programs, policies, and funding allocations to promote and finance the pres- ervation and construction of affordable housing, particularly for assisted, senior, and support- ive housing • modifying Tax Increment Financing (TIF) statutes to clearly enable pooling of TIF revenue for affordable housing • establishing a statewide notification requirement for rental properties prior to ownership trans- fer • creating incentives for property owners to participate in the Section 8 Housing Choice Vouch- er Program to increase housing options for low and moderate income earners • preserving and expanding the state’s 4d low-income property tax program that provides a property tax benefit to qualifying low-income rental properties Additional Documents (See Appendix F5) • Memo: Golden Valley Affordable Housing Work Plan (2 pages) 15 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN 55427 | 763-593-8006 Page 9 TRANSPORTATION T1. Support Full Funding For Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) And Multimodal Infrastructure Or Transportation City Position The City of Golden Valley supports investment in Bus Rapid Transit and multimodal infrastruc- ture on the Highway 55 corridor from Wright County to Minneapolis due to a high concentra- tion of jobs, strong reverse-commute patterns, and increased residential development along the corridor. This includes improving safety and mobility at key intersections, like Winnetka Avenue, to better accommodate vehicles, pedestrians, transit, etc. Issue Trunk Highway 55 is a major transportation route serving the west metro area and beyond. The corridor contains a high concentration of jobs, has a strong reverse-commute pattern, and is experiencing increased residential development. Bus Rapid Transit is a practical and affordable component of a comprehensive regional transportation system. Because Highway 55 also creates a barrier between the northern and southern portions of communities, infrastructure to support BRT ridership and promote multi-modal transportation must be planned for and funded as part of the Highway 55 BRT corridor. Actions • Advocate for full funding for Bus Rapid Transit on Highway 55, which impacts all com- munities along the corridor (Minneapolis, Golden Valley, Plymouth, Medina, and be- yond). • Leverage federal dollars to the extent possible to fund infrastructure improvements that support BRT, including a pedestrian overpass at Highway 55 and Winnetka Avenue. • Aggressively pursue Federal infrastructure funding to advance these initiatives. Additional Documents (See Appendix T1) • Resolution: Supporting Future Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Service On Highway 55 And Participa- tion In Additional Study Of The Corridor (2 pages) • Highway 55 & Winnetka Avenue Concept (1 page) 16 City of Golden Valley 2024 Legislative PrioritiesPage 10 TRANSPORTATION T2. Support Comprehensive Transportation Funding City Position The City of Golden Valley supports dedicating more resources to all components of the state’s transportation system and ensuring local units of government have access to resources and funding tools to meet growing needs. Issue A comprehensive regional transportation system that meets the physical, social, and economic needs of Golden Valley and the state requires adequate funding. This transportation system includes streets, bridges, highways, transit, and multi-modal solutions. Collaborative efforts and initiatives are already in progress. Actions • Establish a sustainable formula to increase transit and transportation funding. • Advocate for including improvements to US Highway 169 between I-394 and Medicine Lake Road in the MnDOT Capital Improvement Plan. 17 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN 55427 | 763-593-8006 Page 11 ENVIRONMENTAL E1. Continue To Adequately Fund The DNR Flood Damage Reduction Program For Local Projects City Position The City of Golden Valley is requesting legislative approval of funds through the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Flood Damage Reduction Program to continue to implement public improvements within the DeCola Ponds and Medicine Lake Road watershed. These projects include improvements within the Cities of Crystal, New Hope and Golden Valley (eg, flood stor- age, subwatershed diversion, and runoff rate control projects). Issue The City of Golden Valley experiences localized flooding in the Medicine Lake Road and Winnetka Avenue area and flooding from Bassett Creek in numerous locations throughout the community. This flooding causes damages to homes and businesses, and impacts infrastruc- ture and emergency services. The City is currently pursuing Phase III of a multi-phase project. Action Advocate for continued full funding of the Minnesota DNR Flood Damage Reduction Program, including funding of the Medicine Lake Road and Winnetka Avenue Area Long Term Flood Mitigation Project. Additional Documents (See Appendix E1) • Map: DeCola Ponds Flood Mitigation Area (1 page) 18 City of Golden Valley 2024 Legislative PrioritiesPage 12 ENVIRONMENTAL E2. Climate Emergency Declaration: Support Policies And Investments Mitigating The Impact Of Climate Change City Position The Golden Valley City Council declared by resolution a Climate Emergency Dec 21, 2021. On Jan 18, 2022, the City passed an additional resolution to join more than 2,000 jurisdictions in 34 countries to focus attention on the need for rapid action to address climate change. Issue Golden Valley residents, businesses, and property owners are experiencing the impacts of climate change through increased flooding and flood risk, excessive heat, drought, invasive species, diminished air quality, and extreme weather events. Not only do these events affect the health, safety, well-being, and economic vitality of Golden Valley residents and businesses, these climate-related impacts affect the City’s operations, infrastructure, and finances. Additionally, climate change disproportionately impacts historically excluded, marginalized, and underserved communities, low-income families, and residents with disabilities who are most at risk from the negative impacts of climate change. Actions The City of Golden Valley calls on the Minnesota Legislature and executive branch to imme- diately and aggressively support mitigation and adaption efforts by providing funding and resources to develop and implement climate actions plans. Additional Documents (See Appendix E2) • City Council Resolution No. 21-100 Declaring a Climate Emergency in Golden Valley (5 pages) • City Council Resolution No. 22-009 Joining with Cities and Counties Accross Minneso- ta/US/World Declaring a Climate Emergency 19 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN 55427 | 763-593-8006 Page 13 ENVIRONMENTAL E3. Support Funding For Metropolitan Council Inflow/ Infiltration Grants—Public And Private Improvements City Position Because I/I reduction efforts benefit the entire metropolitan area, the City of Golden Valley supports the state providing continued capital assistance for grants to cities as well as financial assistance for private property through future Clean Water Legacy Act appropriations. Issue Many metro communities are contributing excess inflow and infiltration of clear water into the regional wastewater system. Excess I/I results in wastewater flows that exceed the capacity of conveyance and treatment systems, resulting in significant environmental and public health issues and excessive costs to upgrade these systems. Action Advocate for financial assistance through future Clean Water Legacy appropriations to metro area cities with excess I/I. These resources should include assistance for cities to address I/I contributions from private property. Additional Documents (See Appendix E3) • Memo: MCES I&I Grant Benefits - City of Golden Valley (1 page) 20 City of Golden Valley 2024 Legislative PrioritiesPage 14 ENVIRONMENTAL E4. Advance Building Performance City Position The City of Golden Valley supports statewide energy efficiency improvements in buildings, lighting, and infrastructure and includes these as local goals in the Resilience and Sustainability Chapter of its 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Issue The State of Minnesota has a goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80 percent by 2050 but is not on track to do so. Buildings are a top greenhouse gas emitter, and a different approach is needed to building design and construction. Building codes, which are established by the State, are not advancing fast enough to reach carbon reduction goals. Action The City of Golden Valley supports policy changes and other solutions that lead to increased building efficiency, including: • clear standards for developers and designers • financial support and incentives for energy efficient improvements • educational support and training • advancing code requirements at a rate faster than the typical building code update cycle • statewide adoption of building codes that advance energy performance in new and remod- eled buildings 21 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN 55427 | 763-593-8006 Page 15 COMMUNITY AFFAIRS C1. Support For Gun Control/Reform City Position The City of Golden Valley supports Minnesota’s red flag legislation for gun reform and a bill that would require criminal background checks for all firearm transfers and sales. Issue Gun violence is at an all-time high across the country as well as in Minnesota, especially in the Twin Cities area. In 2021 the number of Minnesota people killed by gunfire rose to the highest level in 20 years—there were 570 gun deaths, including 164 homicides and 393 suicides where a gun was used. Weak guns laws are hurting police officers and, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention statistics, disproportionately harming communities of Color. Action The City encourages the Minnesota Legislature to pass the red flag law for gun reform and the bill requiring criminal background checks for all firearm transfers and sales. 22 City of Golden Valley 2024 Legislative Priorities COMMUNITY AFFAIRS C2. Support Equitable And Inclusive Elections City Position The City of Golden Valley supports expansive and accessible voting rights. Providing con- sistent statewide standards, allowing local decision-making control of certain aspects in city elections, and expanding voting rights are vital to improving access to voting and the efficiency of election administration. Issue Current law limits the ability for some residents of Golden Valley to use voting as their voice. Many Golden Valley residents are unable to vote due to: • restrictions prohibiting taxpaying, lawful, noncitizens from participating in selecting their local representatives • state laws that do not allow online absentee ballot requests for local elections Furthermore, local decision-making control to adopt Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) in city elections is currently only available to charter cities. RCV allows voters to rank candidates by preference, which leads to a more representative government because the winning candidate in an RCV election has the broadest support of all voters in the community. Actions The City of Golden Valley supports: • giving cities the authority to consider and adopt regulations that would allow all lawful resi- dents over age 18 to vote in city elections, regardless of US citizenship status • creating consistency in absentee voter outreach opportunities, including legislation to allow online absentee ballot requests for local elections • allowing statutory cities to consider and adopt RCV • enacting state-level standards and equipment for RCV Page 16 23 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN 55427 | 763-593-8006 COMMUNITY AFFAIRS Page 17 C3. Police Arbitration Reform City Position The City of Golden Valley strongly urges the Minnesota State Legislature to consider changes to the current Minnesota Public Employment Labor Relations Act (MPELRA) arbitration system in any further discussions or proposals that address police reform measures. Issue As it now stands, the arbitration system undermines the ability of elected and appointed officials, including police chiefs and city managers, to make lasting departmental disciplinary or termination decisions that protect residents and help to ensure a responsible public safety environment in their communities. Without systemic changes, arbitrator opinions are allowed to override the professional judgment of police supervisors when it comes to deciding what constitutes just cause and who ultimately is permitted to return to the streets as an officer. Consequently, rigorous police department accountability standards continue to be compromised at a time when they are needed more than ever. Actions • The City supports a new reasonable standard of review in police misconduct cases. This is necessary to uphold discipline decisions that are entrusted to the local officials ultimately responsible for protecting their communities. Including a new, reduced standard of review in police discipline matters is important to foster cultural change as well as to enhance and support effective police officer accountability and transparency measures that are included in the Police Accountability Act of 2020. The new standard should focus the arbitrator’s role on simply determining whether the facts presented show that the employer’s actions were reasonable and consistent with city and departmental policies. • The City supports using administrative law judges (ALJs) for grievances involving terminations and discipline related to police misconduct. The ALJ process would involve robust fact-find- ing and technical legal parameters that would help ensure a thorough review of the officer’s and employer’s actions. This model also provides an appeals process, which the arbitration process does not. The City believes the severity and importance of police cases involving terminations and discipline related to police misconduct warrant them being elevated into the ALJ system. 24 City of Golden Valley 2024 Legislative PrioritiesPage 18 APPENDIX 25 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN 55427 | 763-593-8006 Page 19 Appendix F2. Support Funding For Local Government Aid 10-Year History Of Local Government Aid Distribution And Its Impact On Golden Valley Total LGA Statewide Distribution Golden Valley Portion 2011 $425,345,348 0 2012 $425,238,384 0 2013 $427,494,640 0 2014 $507,598,012 $219,081 2015 $516,898,012 $240,503 2016 $519,398,012 $252,446 2017 $519,398,012 $252,895 2018 $534,398,012 $37,185 2019 $534,398,012 0 2020 $560,398,012 0 26 City of Golden Valley 2024 Legislative PrioritiesPage 20 Appendix F4. Modify Obsolete Fiscal Disparities Formula To Assist Local Units Of Government With Basic Needs 20-Year History Of Golden Valley’s Fiscal Disparities Contributions With 40 Percent Program 2001 $629,460 2002 $1,289,977 2003 $873,927 2004 $1,343,255 2005 $1,384,112 2006 $1,462,884 2007 $1,437,447 2008 $1,756,887 2009 $2,141,648 2010 $2,325,874 2011 $2,311,610 2012 $2,262,916 2013 $2,119,872 2014 $2,662,702 2015 $2,401,573 2016 $2,321,355 2017 $2,676,662 2018 $2,674,558 2019 $2,727,495 2020 $2,961,983 Total $39,766,196 20-Year Projection Of Golden Valley’s Fiscal Disparities Gains With 30 Percent Program* 2021 $698,408 2022 $718,685 2023 $739,182 2024 $759,902 2025 $780,845 2026 $802,012 2027 $823,406 2028 $845,026 2029 $866,876 2030 $888,956 2031 $911,266 2032 $933,810 2033 $956,587 2034 $979,600 2035 $1,002,848 2036 $1,026,335 2037 $1,050,060 2038 $1,074,026 2039 $1,098,233 2040 $1,122,682 Total $18,078,744 * New commercial/industrial tax capacity value prospectively 27 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN 55427 | 763-593-8006 Page 21 Appendix F5. Support Funding For Affordable And Workforce Housing • Golden Valley Affordable Housing Work Plan 2022 (2 pages) 28 City of Golden Valley 2024 Legislative PrioritiesPage 24 Golden Valley Affordable Housing Work Plan 2023 Last updated: December 2022 Prepared By Cherie Shoquist, Housing and Economic Development Manager Summary Based on direction from the Council and Manager, staff has developed a work plan on affordable housing strategies and policies. Key Points • The role that the City plays in local housing policy and programming has expanded rapidly since 2017. Staff will continue to: o Promote increased investment in affordable, mixed income, market rate rental and ownership housing development o Preserve Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing o Provide diverse, equitable, and inclusionary housing opportunity • The 2040 Comprehensive Plan identifies many goals and action steps for the City to take. They are categorized into five goals: quality, variety, affordability, sustainability, and equity. Staff will work with existing human and financial resources to imple ment the plan. • Since health and safety are central to the City’s housing interests, any new policies or programs should not unintentionally discourage property improvements, rehabilitation, and code compliance. • Staffing and budgeting impacts associated wi th policy and program options must continue to be examined to ensure that administration, enforcement, and education can be completed properly. • Some policies and program ideas will be most impactful if enacted on a regional or state level. Staff at Golden Valley and other city governments regularly attend meetings with Hennepin County and other counties, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, Metropolitan Council, Metro HRA, Urban Land Institute, Family Housing Fund, Twin Cities LISC, and Minnesota Housing Partnership. The meetings are held to inform policy recommendations, share knowledge, and bring important stakeholders to the conversations. These groups continue to meet regularly: o Minnesota Housing NOAH Preservation Working Group o Minnesota Homeownership Center/Homeownership Opportunity Alliance o ULI Regional Housing Policy Work Group o LISC Housing Collaborative Initiative 29 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN 55427 | 763-593-8006 Page 25 Actions: 1. Approved a Housing and Redevelopment Authority levy to advance affordable housing strategies in Golden Valley and build a fund to support affordable housing efforts. 2. Adopted a Tenant Protection Ordinance (applicable to owners upon sale of NOAH property), notified property owners, and drafted a communication plan for tenants in the event of a sale. 3. Promoted the 4d property tax program to help preserve existing NOAH units within the City. 4. Adopted a Fair Housing Policy. 5. Adopted the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, which includes an extensive list of actions to be taken to meet affordable housing goals. 6. Actively engaged in the implementation of the adopted Mixed Income Housing Policy; working with developers to include affordable housing units in proposed developments, and refining the planning, contracting and compliance process. 7. Explored additional applications for CDBG, AHIF, HOME and LHIA funding for future land trust home s in partnership with West Hennepin Affordable Housing Land Trust Homes Within Reach . 8. Created a plan and timeline for selling and developing publicly owned vacant land for affordable housing. 9. Established the Home Ownership Program for Equity for non-profit developers in partnership with Homes Within Reach to provide homeownership opportunity to homebuyers with incomes at 60%- 80% of Area Median Income. The approved developers have a proven track record of serving Black, Indigenous and people of color including first generation homebuyers. Three homes are likely to begin construction in 2023 and an additional four homes in 2024. 10. Performed an evaluation of the Stable Renters and Tenants program for rental properties and recommended enhancements that help the City meet a variety of housing goals. 11. Planning, Fire, and Police department staff met regularly to monitor condition of housing stock, including NOAH properties. 12. Expanded the City’s legislative priorities on affordable housing. Continuing Actions: 13. Actively engage in the implementation of the adopted Mixed Income Housing Policy to include affordable housing units in proposed de velopments and refine the planning, contracting and compliance process. 14. Strengthen relationships with NOAH property owners, landlords, and property managers. Partner with non-profit organizations to plan to acquire any NOAH properties that enter the market to preserve affordable rental units. 15. Implement the Home Ownership Program for Equity to develop three homes in 2023 and plan for the development of four homes in 2024. 16. Explore the establishment of an Affordable Housing Trust Fund and/or revolving loan program for new construction of affordable rental units, the acquisition and/or maintenance of NOAH and/or single-family homes as well as other programs that further the Housing Policy Plan in the 2040 Comp Plan. 30 City of Golden Valley 2024 Legislative PrioritiesPage 26 17. Explore an advance notice of eviction ordinance to provide tenants the opportunity to access rental assistance or move out before an eviction is filed. 18. Continue monitoring condition of housing stock and rental rates: a. Request rental rate information with rental licensing program applications b. Perform update to housing inventory every 5 years – Complete the 2020 Housing Study in 2023 c. Continue monitoring housing stock conditions with inspections 19. Continue to explore additional applications for CDBG, AHIF, HOME and LHIA funding for future land trust homes in partnership with West Hennepin Affordable Housing Land Trust Homes Within Reach. 20. Continually update the City’s new website with additional information and tools for housing. Staff is continuing research in partnership with other suburban cities on the following strategies: 21. Consider an ordinance prohibiting landlords from excluding Section 8 voucher holders from a building’s rental application process. Continue monitoring lawsuit involving the City of Minneapolis policy that prohibits landlords from excluding Section 8 voucher holders from a building’s rental application process (at least 4 cities are interested in adopting a policy if lawsuit decides in favor of City of Minneapolis) 22. Identify additional resources that are needed for cities to address unequal distribution of housing resources and recognize that cities are committed to including all perspectives in addressing challenges. Specific examples could include: a. Policies, programs and resources for affordable rental housing eligibility based on income and social vulnerability indicators. b. Policies, programs and resources for affordable homeownership eligibility based on income, social vulnerability indicators, and first generation homebuyers. c. Inclusion of BIPOC. 31 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN 55427 | 763-593-8006 Appendix T1. Support Full Funding For Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) And Multimodal Infrastructure Or Transportation • Resolution: Supporting Future Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Service On Highway 55 And Participation In Additional Study Of The Corridor (2 pages) • Map: Highway 55 & Winnetka Avenue Concepts (1 page) Page 2532 City of Golden Valley 2024 Legislative PrioritiesPage 26 33 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN 55427 | 763-593-8006 Page 2734 City of Golden Valley 2024 Legislative PrioritiesPage 28 35 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN 55427 | 763-593-8006 Appendix E1. Continue To Adequately Fund The DNR Flood Damage Reduction Program For Local Projects • Map: DeCola Ponds Flood Mitigation Area (2 pages) Page 2936 City of Golden Valley 2024 Legislative PrioritiesPage 30 Gold e n Val le y New H ope Decola Pond B Decola Pond C Explore Potential for Flood Storage Proposed Flood Storage Area Completed, Liberty Crossing Infrastructure Improvement Project Under Construction, DeCola Ponds B & C Improvement Project Cr ysta l 0 450 900225 Feet Floodplain Flood Prone Properties Flood Storage Area Sub-Watershed Boundary Project Location D eCo la Po nd s New Hope Crystal Medicine Lake RdMedicine Lake Rd Douglas Dr NDouglas Dr NWinnetka Ave NWinnetka Ave N32nd Ave N32nd Ave N Olympia StOlympia StBBoooonneeAAvveeDuluth StDuluth St Hampshire AveHampshire AveBrunswick AveBrunswick AveSandburg RdSandburg RdLouisiana AveLouisiana AveNevada AveNevada AveNevada Ave NNevada Ave NGolden Valley DeCola Ponds, Medicine Lake Road and Winnetka Avenue Long-Term Flood Mitigation Plan I Print Date: 1/8/2020 Sources: -Hennepin County Surveyors O ffice for aerial photography (2018). -MnDNR for city boundary lines & road data (2014). -Barr for 100-year in undation are a & watershed boundary of project area (2017). -City of G olden Valley for all other layers. 37 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN 55427 | 763-593-8006 Golden Valley New Hope Decola Pond BDecola Pond C Explore Potential for Flood Storage Proposed Flood Storage Area Completed, Liberty Crossing Infrastructure Improvement Project Under Construction, DeCola Ponds B & C Improvement Project Cr ysta l 0 450 900225 Feet Floodplain Flood Prone Properties Flood Storage Area Sub-Watershed Boundary Project Location DeCola Ponds New HopeCrystal Medicine Lake RdMedicine Lake RdDouglas Dr NDouglas Dr NWinnetka Ave NWinnetka Ave N32nd Ave N32nd Ave N Olympia StOlympia StBBoooonneeAAvveeDuluth StDuluth StHampshire AveHampshire AveBrunswick AveBrunswick AveSandburg RdSandburg RdLouisiana AveLouisiana AveNevada AveNevada AveNevada Ave NNevada Ave NGolden Valley DeCola Ponds, Medicine Lake Road and Winnetka Avenue Long-Term Flood Mitigation Plan I Print Date: 1/8/2020 Sources: -Hennepin County Surveyors O ffice for aerial photography (2018). -MnDNR for city boundary lines & road data (2014). -Barr for 100-year in undation are a & watershed boundary of project area (2017). -City of G olden Valley for all other layers. Page 3138 City of Golden Valley 2024 Legislative Priorities Appendix E2. Climate Emergency Declaration: Support Policies And Investments Mitigating The Impact Of Climate Change • City Council Resolution No. 21-100 Declaring a Climate Emergency in Golden Valley (5 pages) • City Council Resolution No. 22-009 Joining with Cities and Counties Accross Minnesota/US/World Declaring a Climate Emergency Page 32 39 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN 55427 | 763-593-8006 DocuSign Envelope ID: 1DA87CA8-E46B-4731-B50B-9A559F37E283 RESOLUTION NO. 21-100 RESOLUTION DECLARING A CLIMATE EMERGENCY IMPACTING THE ENVIRONMENT, ECONOMY, AND HUMAN HEAL TH WHEREAS, in 2021 Golden Valley experienced numerous climate change related impacts including a record June heat wave, drought conditions, water use restrictions, and poor air quality from drought-fueled forest fires prompting residents to restrict outdoor activity and remain indoors for periods, making it clear that the climate crisis is not only a future issue - it is affecting us here and now; WHEREAS, hundreds of Golden Valley properties are at risk of flooding and flood damage during heavy or intense precipitation events which can cause significant hardship and economic loss; WHEREAS, Golden Valley residents have increasingly reported experiencing drainage and flooding issues, high groundwater issues, and historically high surface water levels in water bodies throughout the community; WHEREAS, the frequency of daily rainfalls greater than 3 inches has increased 66% in the past century and annual precipitation in the Twin Cities increased from an average of 26.18 inches between 1940-1979 to an average of 30.92 inches between 1980-2018, increasing the frequency of flooding, landslides, freeze/thaw cycles, ice storms, rain on frozen ground events, and heavy snowstorms which put increased strain on city operations, residents, businesses, and the natural environment; WHEREAS, ice cover on Minnesota lakes has declined an average of 10-14 days over the past 50 years and winter temperatures are warming nearly ten times faster than summer temperatures, increasing by approximately 2.2 degrees Fahrenheit per decade since 1969 based on data collected at MSP airport; WHEREAS, the urban heat island effect causes nighttime temperatures in the first ring suburbs of Hennepin County to be 2 degrees Fahrenheit higher on average compared to surrounding areas and spikes to as much as 9 degrees Fahrenheit higher than surrounding areas during a heat wave, and is expected to increase due to climate change, affecting the health and well-being of residents; WHEREAS, the high-risk climate hazards for Golden Valley include invasive species and pests, more freeze/thaw cycles, more frequent and intense heavy rainfalls, and extreme heat, and the moderate-risk climate hazards include extreme wind events and tornadoes, diminished air quality, and vector-borne diseases as outlined in the Page 3340 City of Golden Valley 2024 Legislative Priorities DocuSign Envelope ID: 1DA87CA8-E46B-4731-B50B-9A559F37E283 Vulnerability Assessment in the Resilience and Sustainability chapter of Golden Valley's 2040 Comprehensive Plan; WHEREAS, extreme weather will create new challenges for Golden Valley's infrastructure and finances and will pose a threat to the health, safety, and economic vitality of our residents and businesses; WHEREAS, historic and present policies and decisions created disparate impacts for Black, Indigenous, People of Color and people of lower socioeconomic status; WHEREAS, the greatest burden from an inadequate response to the climate crisis will be felt by historically excluded, marginalized and underserved communities, the youngest generation including the children and grandchildren of Golden Valley community members, and future generations; WHEREAS, the impacts of climate change are affecting all residents, but the impacts will not be felt equally, and like other environmental justice issues, Hennepin County data show that our communities of color, low-income families, and residents with disabilities contribute least to the problem of climate pollution but are the most at risk from negative climate impacts, especially during flooding events, heat waves, and poor air quality days, and we acknowledge that those who have the least capacity to respond to climate change will be most affected; WHEREAS, in Minnesota, the ten warmest and wettest years ever recorded have all occurred since 1998, warming surface waters and leading to a significant loss of fish habitat for many prominent species as well as increasing the risk of harmful algae blooms, forests are changing as native northern species are strained by warming temperatures, crops are stressed by cycles of drought and floods, home insurance rates are rising faster than the national average and faster warming winters are leading to new pests as well as shorter winter recreation seasons; WHEREAS, the bi-partisan Next Generation Energy Act, passed by the Minnesota State Legislature and signed by then Governor Tim Pawlenty in 2007, committed our State to achieving an 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and with interim goals of 15% and 30% below 2005 greenhouse gas emissions levels by 2015 and 2025, respectively, with cities being key drivers of achieving these goals; WHEREAS, our State did not meet its 2015 goal, and is not yet on track to reach our future targets; Page 34 41 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN 55427 | 763-593-8006 DocuSign Envelope ID: 1 DA87CA8-E46B-4731-B50B-9A559F37E283 WHEREAS, in April 2016 world leaders from 175 countries, including the United States, recognized the threat of climate change and the urgent need to combat it by signing the Paris Agreement, agreeing to "pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit)"; WHEREAS, we have already reached a temperature increase of nearly 1.1 degrees Celsius (nearly 2 degrees Fahrenheit) as compared to pre-industrial times and the widespread impacts already realized by this level of global warming demonstrate that the Earth is already too hot for safety and justice, as attested by increased and intensifying wildfires, floods, rising seas, diseases, droughts, and extreme weather, threatening the food security, water supply, and well-being of billions of people; WHEREAS, in August 2021 the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the United Nations body responsible for assessing the science related to climate __ change, released a report that stated "It is unequivocal that human influence has warmed the atmosphere and land," and that "Human influence has warmed the climate at a rate that is unprecedented in at least the last 2000 years," and "with every additional increment of global warming, changes in extremes continue to become larger," and "leaders at all levels must take immediate action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to prevent catastrophic impacts"; WHEREAS, the Department of State, the Department of Defense, and the intelligence community have identified climate change as a threat to national security, and the Department of Homeland Security views climate change as a top homeland security risk; WHEREAS, recent scientific research indicates that to achieve the goal of limiting temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit), carbon emissions must be halved by 2030 and reach net zero global emissions by 2050; WHEREAS, a transition to a clean energy economy, if not carefully planned, would have a disruptive effect and impact on the livelihoods of many in our community while a well-planned transition may provide expanded job opportunities and affordable and reliable energy for local residents; WHEREAS, the massive scope and scale of action necessary to stabilize the climate will require unprecedented levels of public awareness, engagement, and deliberation to develop and implement effective, just, and equitable policies to address climate change; Page 3542 City of Golden Valley 2024 Legislative PrioritiesPage 36 43 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN 55427 | 763-593-8006 DocuSign Envelope ID: 1DA87CA8-E46B-4731-B50B-9A559F37E283 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Golden Valley calls on the Minnesota legislature and executive branch to immediately and aggressively support cities of all sizes around Minnesota to both mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change including providing funding and resources for the development and implementation of climate action plans. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Golden Valley calls on the federal government to immediately commit resources to support the climate mitigation and adaptation efforts of cities large and small, to invest in the infrastructure needed for a resilient, sustainable, and equitable future, to ensure that investment is at the scale needed, and to provide the necessary global leadership to keep global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit). Adopted by the City Council of Golden Valley, Minnesota this 21st day of December 2021. Shepard M. Harris, Mayor ATTEST: Theresa J. Schyma, City Clerk Page 3744 City of Golden Valley 2024 Legislative PrioritiesPage 38 45 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN 55427 | 763-593-8006 Appendix E3. Support Funding For Metropolitan Council Inflow/Infiltration Grants—Public And Private Improvements • Memo: MCES I&I Grant Benefits – City of Golden Valley (1 page) Page 3946 City of Golden Valley 2024 Legislative Priorities G:\Communications\City Council\Legislative Policies\2016\Appendices\MCES Grant Benefit Memo.docx Date: January 28, 2016 To: Tim Cruikshank, City Manager From: Jeff Oliver, PE, City Engineer R.J. Kakach, EIT, Engineer Subject: MCES I&I Grant Benefits – City of Golden Valley The City of Golden Valley has utilized funding from the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) Grant Programs to reduce Inflow and Infiltration (I&I) in both the public and private sewer systems over the past several years. The public grants have provided additional funding to allow expanded scopes on projects and decreased timelines on I&I reduction programs. For example, as part of the annual street reconstruction projects, we have been able to increase sewer lining and manhole sealing quantities with the extra grant money that was available. Also, we were able to expedite a five to seven year sanitary sewer manhole cover replacement program into four years with additional funding from MCES. The 2013-2014 MCES private sewer grant allowed residents to repair their sanitary sewer lateral and be reimbursed by MCES at 33% of the repair cost up to $2,000. The available funding through this grant was so popular that City staff had to turn away applicants. Nearly 300 properties applied for the grant over the two year period. This reimbursement opportunity from MCES led to an increase in I&I compliance with the City Ordinance. The Ordinance requires all properties to become compliant prior to the sale of a property. This allows the City to gradually reduce I&I in the private system. The grant money attracted interest from properties all over the City, including people who were not selling their home. This extra interest in becoming I&I compliant from the available MCES grant funding helped propel the City forward in their I&I mitigation efforts. The public and private grants provided by MCES have helped to lower Golden Valley’s annual sanitary sewer flows over the past five years. The public grant has allowed for more thorough I&I reduction to be done with street reconstruction projects and I&I mitigation programs whereas the private grant increased interest in becoming compliant with the City’s I&I Ordinance. The additional funding from MCES has pushed Golden Valley ahead in their goal to reduce I&I in the sanitary sewer system. Page 40 47 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN 55427 | 763-593-8006 Page 4348 City of Golden Valley 2024 Legislative Priorities 49 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY City Administration 763-512-2345 / 763-512-2344 (fax) Golden Valley City Council Work Session January 9, 2024 Agenda Item 3. Discussion Regarding Interim City Manager Prepared By Kirsten Santelices, Deputy City Manager/Human Resources Director Summary Due to the upcoming retirement of the current City Manager, the City Council shall discuss the interim City Manager position. Staff will be available to answer questions. 50 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY City Administration 763-512-2345 / 763-512-2344 (fax) Golden Valley City Council Work Session January 9, 2024 Agenda Item 4. Council Review of Future Draft Agendas Prepared By Theresa Schyma, City Clerk Supporting Documents Review of Future Draft Agendas 51 Review of Future Draft Agendas Meeting & Item Info January 16, 2024 City Council Meeting - 6:30 PM 1A - Pledge of Allegiance and Land Acknowledgement Presentation Update from Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty New Employee Introductions Consent - City Check Registers Approval of City Check Registers Consent - Licenses Consent - Boards, Commissions, and Task Forces Consent - Bid, Quotes, and Contracts Approve Change Order #1 for Traffic Signal Modifications Project Approve Waste Delivery Agreement with Hennepin County Consent - Grants and Donations Adopt Resolution Authorizing Participation in the 2024 MCES Publicly Owned Infrastructure I&I Grant Program Resolution to Accept Donation from the Golden Valley Crime Prevention Fund for Ongoing Community Engagement and Outreach Consent - Miscellaneous Adopt 2024 Legislative Priorities Adopt Resolution Approving 2024 Council Appointments, Assignments and Reimbursements Adopt Resolution to Approve Annual Spending Limit Authorization for 2024 Approval Unity Church final plat [TENTATIVE] Adopt Resolution Approving Backup Appointment to JWC board (TENTATIVE) Public Hearing Public Hearing for Conditional Use Permit 177 - 825 Boone Ave N Public Hearing for Conditional Use Permit 178 - 7135 Madison Ave W Old Business New Business January 30, 2024 Annual City Council Goal Setting Session - 5:30 PM 5:30 PM - Dinner 6:30 PM - Annual City Council Goal Setting Session February 6, 2024 City Council Meeting - 6:30 PM 1A - Pledge of Allegiance and Land Acknowledgement Presentation Consent - Council Minutes Approval of Council Minutes Consent - City Check Registers Approval of City Check Registers Consent - Licenses Consent - Boards, Commissions, and Task Forces Consent - Bid, Quotes, and Contracts Approve Contract for Storm Water Repairs With TBD Consent - Grants and Donations Consent - Miscellaneous Receive and File the City of Golden Valley’s 2024 Pyramid of Success Public Hearing Old Business New Business 52 Meeting & Item Info First Consideration of Shade Tree Ordinance Amendment - Discontinue Private Ash Tree Condemnation February 13, 2024 HRA Work Session - 6:30 PM February 13, 2024 City Council Work Session - 6:30 PM Annual Report from City Prosecutor Building Official Update 2024-2026 City of Golden Valley Equity Plan Council Review of Future Draft Agendas February 20, 2024 City Council Meeting - 6:30 PM 1A - Pledge of Allegiance and Land Acknowledgement Presentation Update from Hennepin County Commissioner Irene Fernando New Employee Introductions Consent - City Check Registers Approval of City Check Registers Consent - Licenses Multi-Family Rental Property License Renewals Consent - Boards, Commissions, and Task Forces Consent - Bid, Quotes, and Contracts Consent - Grants and Donations Resolution Accepting Donation of 2024 Photographic Services from Stan Waldhauser Consent - Miscellaneous Adopt Resolution Approving Updated Equity Plan Public Hearing Consideration of Ordinance Establishing Site Plan Review Process and Fee (Zoning Text Amendment) (TENTATIVE) Old Business New Business Second Consideration of Shade Tree Ordinance Amendment - Discontinue Private Ash Tree Condemnation and Resolution Approving Summary Publication 53