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01-29-19 Council Boards Joint Agenda JOINT MEETING OF THE COUNCIL AND BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS City Council and Board of Zoning Appeals Civil Service Commission Environmental Commission Human Rights Commission Human Services Commission Open Space and Recreation Commission Planning Commission The purpose of this meeting is for you to all hear the strategic direction of the Council. 6 pm Social and Dinner 6:30 pm Elected Official Welcome 6:35 pm Staff Presentation ‐ Review 2018 ‐ Review of 2019 Council Annual Strategy Session (including electronic voting to complete City Vision & Mission Statements) 7:15 pm Discussion: Alignment of Board and Commission goals with Council goals ‐ If Board or Commission Members have questions about how the Board or Commission goals fit in to the strategic plan, now is an opportunity to ask! ‐ Facilitated by Barbara Raye 8 pm Wrap‐up Please wear your nametag! January 29, 2019 – 6 to 8 pm Brookview Bassett Creek Room 316 Brookview Parkway “Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality.” –Warren Bennis 2019 Annual Joint Meeting City Council/ Boards/Commissions A Sampling Of 2018 Accomplishments Constructed public improvements at the Hwy 55 West redevelopment area. Hwy 55 West Completed street reconstruction projects on Plymouth Rd and the 2018 PMP area. Plymouth Rd 2018 PMP Worked with CenterPoint Energy to complete the Golden Valley Rd Belt Line. CenterPoint Belt Line Project 5200 Wayzata Blvd Senior building with 68 assisted living units and 30 memory care units to be located just west of the Talo Apartments (under construction) Global Point Senior NW quadrant of Hwy 100 & I-394 303-unit apartment and 107-unit senior assisted living (now open) Tal0 SW corner of Xenia Ave & Golden Hills Dr Five-story, 372-unit, market rate apartment (under construction) The Xenia SW quadrant of I-394 & Hwy 100 Mixed-use development straddling the St Louis Park/Golden Valley border with 363 market rate and scattered affordable units, hotel, two office towers, underground parking, and a park between buildings (under construction) Central Park West NE quadrant of Hwy 169 & Hwy 55 96-unit senior complex (partial-assisted living) and Schuett Company headquarters (construction under way) Schuett Senior Living Complex 8806 7th Avenue North Golden Valley’s first brewery/taproom opened at the end of December. Under Pressure Brewing Received GreenStep Level III status, recognizing Golden Valley’s advancement and commitment in the Minnesota GreenStep Cities program. GreenStep Cities Level III Created the Rising TIDES Task Force to provide input on implementing the City’s Equity Plan. Rising TIDES Task Force 2018 AccomplishmentsPlanning Commission ü Approved the City’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan ü Considered major development proposals: •Meadowbrook School expansion •Watermark residential facility •Lat 14 restaurant ü Discussed/considered zoning text amendments: •Mixed Income Housing •Mixed Use/TOD zoning •Architectural and Material Standards •Business and Professional Offices zoning district •Firearm Sales ü Approved four residential subdivisions 2018 AccomplishmentsOpen Space and Recreation Commission ü Designed new tennis and pickleball courts at Wesley and Wildwood Parks, new picnic/sun shelter at Schaper Park, and recommended new play structure and basketball court at Wesley Park. ü Partnered with Golden Valley Girls Softball Association on grant for reconstruction of dugouts at Lions, Wesley, and Schaper Parks. ü Worked on design and location of a new community garden and a new off-leash pet exercise areas. ü Installed new monument signage for Brookview, Brookview Park, and Brookview Golf Course and Lawn Bowling. ü Worked on five-year Sochacki Park program, event, and capital improvement plan. ü Supported going “Green” by adding electric golf carts at Brookview Golf Course. ü Developed Goose and Turkey Management Plans. ü Helped develop Parks and Recreation 2040 Comprehensive Plan. 2018 AccomplishmentsHuman Services Commission ü Updated operating bylaws. ü Increased net fundraising revenue by more than 20 percent from 2017 to 2018. ü Successfully implemented two fundraising events: Run the Valley on Saturday, April 21, and Golden Valley Golf and Lawn Bowling Classic on Monday, September 17. ü Gave $60,000 to 11 agencies that serve Golden Valley residents. Also allocated $75,000 to 10 agencies, for funding in 2019. 2018 AccomplishmentsHuman Rights Commission ü Created a Welcome Statement, at the request of City Council, to share the City’s commitment to welcoming all to live, work, play, and visit the city of Golden Valley. The Council adopted the Welcome statement and it is used both internally and externally within the City. ü Collaborated with Golden Valley League of Women Voters and City of New Hope Human Rights Commission to co-sponsor a Sept 13, 2018 discussion around restoring voting rights to Minnesotans convicted of felonies. ü Promoted a “Week of Service” donation collection for PRISM the week of Sept 11, with donation boxes at City Hall, Brookview, and the Public Safety building. Commissioners attended the Arts and Music Festival Sept 15 to solicit donations and volunteered at PRISM Sept 11. ü Partnered with Hennepin County Library in Golden Valley to promote the Green Card Youth Voices Exhibit Dec 3–28 in conjunction with Human Rights Day (Dec 10). 2018 AccomplishmentsEnvironmentalCommission ü Helped City achieve Step 3 in the GreenStep Cities program. ü Began working toward Step 4 GreenStep Cities. ü Hosted first Environmental Commission-sponsored workshop: Installing Turf Alternatives. ü Developed prioritization matrix for ranking City Nature Areas for investment and allocation of limited resources. ü Provided input to City's solid waste discussion. ü Provided input on the City's curbside recycling contract; toured Republic Services facility. ü Helped complete Comprehensive Plan (Water Resources, Park and Natural Resources, Resilience chapters) 2018 AccomplishmentsBoard of Zoning Appeals ü Reviewed 11 requests. 2018 AccomplishmentsCivil Service Commission ü Rewrote and updated rules ü Updated all associated registers. ü Created hiring lists for several Police Department positions. 2018 City Council Accomplishments Create a long-term debt reduction strategy as well as a fund balance strategy. Create and implement a long-term sustainable infrastructure plan. Implement equity plan goals and policies. Begin working toward GreenStep Cities Level IV. Begin implementing the least difficult recommendations of the Bike and Pedestrian Task Force. Resolve outstanding policy questions that will arise from the recodification process. Begin implementing housing policies as recommended by staff. Identify developable properties in the city and actively pursue appropriate and agreed upon development. Consider annual joint meeting of Council and Boards and Commissions. Consider a Council, staff, and community discussion around coordinated hauling and organics. Values Affirmation: Defining Who We Are Affirmed Values Communication Community Inclusion Integrity Respect Innovation Courage Accountability Pyramid Of Success What Is A Vision Statement? A one-sentence aspirational statement describing what an organization would like to achieve or accomplish long-term. It is intended to serve as a clear guide for choosing current and future courses of action. Proposed Working Vision Statement Golden Valley strives to creatively connect people and places, ____________________, and nurture opportunities for all. Vision Proposed Wording Options Golden Valley strives to creatively connect people and places, _______________________, and nurture opportunities for all. 1.value history while embracing change 2.preserve and enhance community resources 3.inspire pride in the community 4.balance urban and natural environments Vision (Choose one phrase from list below.) Pyramid Of Success What Is A Mission Statement? A short written statement describing an organization’s core purpose and focus. Proposed Working Mission Statement The City of Golden Valley delivers ______, _______ services to ensure the community remains a ______, _______ environment in which to live, work, and play. Mission Proposed Wording Options The City of Golden Valley delivers ______, _______ services to ensure the community remains a _, _ environment in which to live, work, and play. Mission Accessible Effective Efficient Excellent Fiscally Responsible High-Quality Impartial Premier Proactive Professional Responsible Responsive Timely Transparent (Choose two adjectives from list below.) Proposed Wording Options The City of Golden Valley delivers _, _ services to ensure the community remains a ______, _______environment in which to live, work, and play. Mission Accessible Healthy Excellent Pragmatically Progressive Premier Prosperous Safe Thriving Vibrant Welcoming (Choose two adjectives from list below.) Pyramid Of Success Pyramid Of Success Pyramid Of Success Organizational Priorities Organizational Priorities Strategic Development & Redevelopment Effective Governance Infrastructure Maintenance & Enhancement Financial Wellness Community Affairs Strategic Development & Redevelopment Strategic Development & Redevelopment Focusing redevelopment on four planning districts: Golden Valley’s downtown area, LRT station area, Douglas Drive corridor, and I-394 corridor Effective Governance Effective Governance Governing with a focus on good communication and teamwork, respecting values and process, heeding meeting decorum and timely decision- making, and building citizen engagement and understanding Infrastructure Maintenance & Enhancement Infrastructure Maintenance & Enhancement Maintaining and improving infrastructure at highest quality for the investment by prioritizing areas of need, identifying costs, and planning for future growth Financial Wellness Financial Wellness Balancing spending with emphasis on maintaining current service levels, accommodating future needs, expanding tax base, growing reserves, maintaining bond rating, and improving efficiencies and effectiveness Community Affairs Considering policies that benefit society at large Community Affairs Pyramid Of Success Sampling Of Ongoing Action Steps Affordable Housing Plan Bike and Pedestrian Plan Downtown Study Debt Reduction Plan DeCola Ponds B & C Expansion Equity Plan Fire Study GreenStep Cities Identify Properties to Return to Tax Rolls Infrastructure Renewal Plan Metro Blue Line LRT Pavement Management Plan Waste Hauling Decision Ongoing Action Steps Proposed Pyramid Of Success City Council 2019 Action Steps 2019 GoalsMayor Harris •Improve City Council civility at ALL times (not questioning members’ motives, taking issue privately, enforcing it). •Improve voter turnout in 2019 and transition to even-year elections for 2021 (next election would be either 2024 or 2026). •Better protect neighborhood character; fix housing code to address 40-foot lots (re-plat dual properties, alter setbacks to create building disincentive, or alternative) to be consistent with lot subdivision reform several years ago. •Create new revenue/better debt reduction strategies (positive performance is dwindling for debt reduction). •Develop environmental improvement/revenue generator for city water/recycling improvements by assessing 5 cent “bag tax” on consumers who don’t use personal shopping bag for retail purchases (eg, Byerly’s, gas stations, etc). •Improve neighborhood communications (eg, 2019 CenterPoint gas line, 40-foot housing plat issue in four neighborhoods). 2019 GoalsCouncil Member Clausen •Prioritize projects, issues, and ideas in relationship to needs and wants and the financial cost to the city and community. •Continue working toward the debt reduction plan. •Finalize the garbage issue. •Stay on course with long-term plans on infrastructure, GreenStep Cities, the Bike & Pedestrian Plan, Equity Plan, and Golden Valley Flood Mitigation •Continue to listen and work with residents on issues, concerns, and questions. 2019 GoalsCouncil Member Fonnest •Research establishment of business tax district to support vision of renewed downtown Golden Valley. •Increase the minimum legal age for the purchase of tobacco products including e-cigarettes to 21 years (T21). •Endorse and support the Golden Valley Historical Society’s (GVHS) proposed development of Historic Contexts Study. •Devise effective volunteer program to leverage community support to supplement (not supplant) city employee services. 2019 GoalsCouncil Member Rosenquist •Community engagement—continue to innovate in active community engagement, seeking input in modern, technologically-savvy, and efficient ways to bring in the viewpoints of our diversifying mix of homeowners and renters, workers and employers, small and large businesses, nonprofits, and service providers. •Community identity and branding strategy—develop a clear, concise, and consistent brand to be carried into public improvements and infrastructure, public art and partnership projects, signage, and messaging. •Community connectivity—thoughtful yet aggressive implementation of infrastructure that makes non-vehicle mobility easier, safer, and more accessible. •Discuss the City’s role in creating and maintaining affordable housing. •Evaluate and discuss RFP/contract process. 2019 GoalsCouncil Member Schmidgall •Announce potential development sites to the development community. •Develop flexible strategy to accommodate a variety of development packages. •Continue to work with the alliance of 10 communities to provide consistent protections and provisions of affordable housing. •Run Council meetings in a brisk business-like manner. •Discontinue the variety show elements of Council meetings. •Implement proposed improvements in Fire Services. •Continue to provide up-to-date technology: Sewer Chewer and wireless water meters are examples. •Complete Pavement Management Program. •Continue award-winning budgeting and accounting practices. •Implement budgeting activities to support strategic initiatives described above. •Make all financial information easily accessible to residents. 2019 City Council Action Steps Better protect neighborhood character; fix housing code to address 40-foot lots (re-plat dual properties, alter setbacks to create building disincentive, or alternative) to be consistent with lot subdivision reform several years ago. Community identity and branding strategy—develop a clear, concise, and consistent brand to be carried into public improvements and infrastructure, public art and partnership projects, signage, and messaging. Stay on course with long-term plans on infrastructure (including the Bike & Pedestrian Plan and Golden Valley Flood Mitigation). Prioritize projects, issues, and ideas in relationship to needs and wants and the financial cost to the city and community. Increase the minimum legal age for the purchase of tobacco products, including e- cigarettes, to 21 years (T21). Final Pyramid Of Success VALUES VALUES Communication Collaboration Inclusion Integrity Respect Innovation Courage Accountability “The main ingredient of stardom is the rest of the team.” --John Wooden MOVING FORWARD