01-14-20 Council/Manager Agenda PacketREGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Pages
1.Policy for the Design, Installation, Maintenance, and Enforcement of Grease Removal
Devices
2-5
6-7
2.Discussion of Facilities Needs Study
8-30
3.2020 Legislative Priorities Discussion
4.Approve 2020 Appointments, Assignments and Reimbursements. Appointment of City
Manager to Joint Water Commission.
31-34
5.Council Review of Future Draft Agendas: Housing & Redevelopment Authority January
21, City Council January 21, City Council February 4, and Council/Manager February 11,
2020
35-40
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January 14, 2020 – 6:30 pm
Council Conference Room
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7800 Golden Valley Road
Golden Valley Council/Manager Meeting
January 14, 2020
Agenda Item
1. Policy for the Design, Installation, Maintenance, and Enforcement of Grease Removal Devices
Prepared By
Tim Kieffer, Public Works Director
Summary
Food Service Facilities (“FSFs”) are required to install and maintain grease removal devices (“GRD”) in
accordance with Golden Valley City Code Section 28-51. Most of the FSFs are not in compliance with
the ordinance so staff worked with the City Attorney to create an enforcement process. As referenced
in City Code 28-51(e), the City shall maintain an installation and maintenance policy and procedures
which will document specific requirements of the ordinance. Once this policy is adopted, staff will be
able to enforce the ordinance by issuing Administrative Citations, penalties, and/or fines.
The purpose of the ordinance is for the removal of Fats, Oils, and Greases (collectively referred to as
“FOG”) at the source of origination before FOG discharges into the City’s wastewater collection system.
The objective is to protect public health and safety, prevent sewer system overflows and backups, and
comply with state and federal regulations.
GRDs are essential to keep the sanitary sewer system in good condition and to provide safe and
efficient conveyance of wastewater to the regional wastewater collection and treatment facilities.
Failure to remove FOG discharge obstructs flow within the sanitary sewer system. The buildup of FOG
requires excessive levels of maintenance by the City to prevent sewer backups into FSFs and other
properties. The high maintenance levels place an undue burden on City resources.
Financial Or Budget Considerations
Not applicable.
Supporting Documents
• Draft Policy for the Design, Installation, Maintenance, and Enforcement of Grease Removal Devices
(3 pages)
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Policy for the Design, Installation, Maintenance,
and Enforcement of Grease Removal Devices for
the City of Golden Valley
February 18, 2020
Purpose
The purposes of this Policy for the Design, Installation, Maintenance, and Enforcement of
Grease Removal Devices (this “Policy”) are to establish standards for the removal of Fats, Oils,
and Greases (collectively referred to as “FOG”) at the source of origination before the FOG
discharges into the City’s wastewater collection system, to protect public health and safety, to
prevent sewer system overflows and backups, and to comply with local, state, and federal
regulations.
Food Service Facilities (“FSFs”) are required to install grease removal devices (“GRD”) in
accordance with Golden Valley City Code Section 28-51, Metropolitan Council Environmental
Services (MCES) Rules 406.04, 406.05, and 406.22, and Environmental Protection Agency
Regulation 40 C.F.R. § 403.5(b)(3). As referenced in this Policy, FSF has the meaning given
under Golden Valley City Code, section 28-1.
GRDs are essential to keep the sanitary sewer system in good condition and to provide safe and
efficient conveyance of wastewater to the regional wastewater collection and treatment facilities.
Failure to remove FOG discharge obstructs flow within the sanitary sewer system. The
obstruction of flow requires excessive levels of maintenance by the City to prevent sewer
backups into FSFs and other properties. The high maintenance levels place an undue burden on
City resources.
Design
All FSFs shall install a GRD, unless the FSF can prove its wastewater discharge does not exceed
100 mg/L of FOG or contain substances that may solidify or become viscous at temperatures
between 32oF and 150oF.
A FSF must install a GRD in accordance with the following requirements:
• All GRDs must be installed in compliance with the State Plumbing Code (Minn. R.
4715.1115).
• Existing FSFs may install an interior, hydro-mechanical GRD upon approval of the
Department of Labor and Industry (“DOLI”) and review and issuance of a plumbing
permit by the City.
• All new, renovated, or expanded FSFs that obtain a building permit shall install an
exterior gravity GRD (also known as an exterior gravity grease interceptor device) in
order to facilitate maintenance and to minimize health risks related to maintenance.
• Multiple FSFs within a building that have a single sanitary sewer service may install and
share an exterior gravity GRD upon approval from the City. Such approval shall require a
Maintenance Agreement between the FSFs that details each party’s responsibilities with
respect to the operation, maintenance and repair of the GRD and the costs associated with
the same. The Maintenance Agreement shall be recorded with the Hennepin County
Recorder’s Office and the parties shall provide a copy of the recorded agreement to the
City.
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• The connection of kitchen fixtures and devices within an FSF to a hydro-mechanical or
gravity GRD shall be in accordance with the State Plumbing Code and approved by the
DOLI and the City of Golden Valley Building Official. These fixtures and devices
include, but are not limited to, floor drains in food preparation areas, pre-rinse and
scullery sinks, the wash and rinse compartments of multi-compartment sinks, and
automatic hood wash units. The sink compartments which are connected to the GRD
must be labeled as being connected to the GRD, and labeled as WASH, RINSE, and
SANITIZE compartments.
Installation
The installation process for GRDs is as follows:
• Each FSF shall contact a licensed plumbing or mechanical contractor to prepare plans
and specifications to install the GRD. Contractors performing the work must submit their
own plans and specifications. City staff will be available for questions during this
process.
• The FSF or its representative shall submit final plans for the GRD to DOLI for review.
• Upon review by DOLI, the FSF shall prepare final plans that address all DOLI
comments. The FSF shall submit the revised plans, along with an application for a
Plumbing Permit and appropriate fees, to the City of Golden Valley Inspections
Department, unless the FSF is a state-owned or state-licensed facility, then the State
Building Official is responsible for issuing the permit and inspection. The City Building
Official, as the local authority, may include additional requirements.
• Installation of the GRD may begin following issuance of the Plumbing Permit. The
installation shall be inspected by the City of Golden Valley, unless the facility is state-
owned, in which case, the State Building Official will inspect and permit the installation.
• Upon approval of the installation, the FSF is considered compliant with the installation
portion of the City Code. The City assumes no liability for the failure of a system to
adequately pre-treat wastewater to achieve effluent quality requirements.
Maintenance
Upon compliance with the installation requirements of City Code and this Policy, the FSF shall
monitor and maintain the grease removal device to ensure effective operation of the GRD and
removal of FOG from the sanitary sewer discharge. The effectiveness of the GRD is directly
impacted by operations within the FSF. Introduction of any biological or chemical additives for
the purpose of emulsifying or treating FOG is prohibited. Therefore, it is required that the FSF
implement the Best Management Practices for FOG management, as amended from time to time.
The Best Management Practices handout is available on the City’s Website (here).
The FSF shall provide the City with all maintenance records for the GRD on an annual basis on
or before April 1 of each year on the form provided by the City. Maintenance records shall be
completely filled in and shall detailing all work performed. The maintenance requirements are as
follows:
• The FSF shall inspect and maintain all interior hydro-mechanical GRDs at least monthly
for the first year of operation. The FSF shall remove FOG and solids when 25 percent of
the GRD’s operating depth contains accumulated FOG and solids measured at static
conditions. Following the first year of reporting, the City may modify the frequency
requirement based upon the maintenance records.
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• The FSF shall inspect and maintain all exterior gravity GRDs at least quarterly (once
every 3 months) for the first year of operation. The FSF shall remove FOG and solids
when 25 percent of the device’s operating depth contains accumulated FOG and solids
measured at static conditions. Following the first year of reporting, the City may modify
the frequency requirement based upon the maintenance records.
• The FSF shall perform a complete pump out of the GRD at least once every 12 month
period. Actual pump out intervals may be more frequent depending on use. GRD
maintenance shall include removal of the full contents, including wastewater,
accumulated FOG, floating materials, sludge, and solids. Maintenance activities shall not
cause FOG, solids, or sludge to be discharged into the wastewater collection system or
environment.
• Removal and disposal of accumulated materials from GRDs shall be done by a licensed
hauler in accordance with the requirements of the Minnesota Department of Health,
Hennepin County and other agencies.
• The City has the authority to increase inspection frequency of cleaning requirements or to
impose additional maintenance requirements based on accumulated FOG in adjacent
sanitary sewer mains or other circumstances, such as a sanitary sewer overflow, which
indicates that the existing GRD is not properly maintained. The City may also require
more frequent maintenance of GRDs based upon information gathered from CCTV
inspections of sanitary sewer mains adjacent to a FSF, City sanitary sewer jetting records
adjacent to a FSF, and visual inspection of GRD.
Enforcement of Non-Compliance FSFs
FSFs that are non-compliant with this Policy or City Code shall receive a warning letter stating
the violation(s). The FSF shall have 120 days to become compliant, as determined by the City
Manager or their designee. If compliance is not achieved in 120 days, the City may issue
Administrative Citations, penalties, or fines, or take any other available legal action to enforce
the provisions of City Code and this Policy. Administrative Citations and fines are issued in
accordance with the Fee Schedule adopted annually by the City Council.
Golden Valley Council/Manager Meeting
January 14, 2020
Agenda Item
2. Discussion of Facility Needs Study
Prepared By
Marc Nevinski, Physical Development Director
Summary
In 2016, Five Bugles completed a facilities and operations analysis of the Fire Department. The analysis
discussed a number of factors for consideration, including updated facilities and locations. In 2018, the
Urban Land Institute’s Technical Assistance Panel (TAP) completed a day and a half visit of Golden
Valley’s downtown. The TAP noted that the City Hall Campus occupies a large proportion of the
downtown area and that opportunities exist to redevelop the campus to increase the activity and
investment in the downtown area. In 2019, HKGi expanded on these ideas and outlined conceptual
layouts of public and private uses on the campus area.
These discussions have led to need to conduct a more detailed facilities needs analysis for all of Golden
Valley’s operations, with the exception of Brookview. Such a study would consider the needs and
locations of Public Safety, Public Works, and City Hall operations and would provide the basis for both
land use and financial planning decisions. The proposed process for the needs analysis is as follows:
Hire a Consultant
Similar to the process used to plan Brookview, staff proposes hiring an architectural type firm to
conduct the needs analysis. The consultant would provide facilitation services for a task force
(discussed below), program development for each function, location assessment or guiding principles,
design concepts, and cost estimates.
Establish a Task Force
Due to the magnitude of change and expense associated with new public facilities, staff recommends
establishing a task force to provide input, perspective, and make recommendations regarding concepts
and plans for new public facilities. The task force might consist of 10-12 stakeholders with a make-up
as follows:
•4-5 residents from distinct geographic locations in the City of Golden Valley
•2-3 representatives from the business community
•1 planning commissioner
•1 Councilmember to serve as task force chair
•2 at-large members
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Once the general make-up of the task force is determined, applications and selection criteria can be
developed. Additionally, a steering committee comprised of City staff from Public Safety, Public Works,
and City Hall would be established to work directly with the consultant and provide operational
information to both the consultant and task force.
Timeline
An anticipated timeline includes the following general steps:
February Develop RFP and taskforce composition
March/April Select consultant and taskforce members
May to October Work with consultant and task force
December Final report
Financial Or Budget Considerations
Funding for the facility needs study is included in the 2020 Building CIP in the amount of $70,000.
Supporting Documents
•N/A
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Agenda Item
3. 2020 Legislative Priorities Discussion
Prepared By
Tim Cruikshank, City Manager
Summary
Annually the City Council creates its list of legislative priorities to be shared with elected officials
representing Golden Valley at various levels, including our state legislative delegation.
Provided for your review and input is a draft of the document for 2020. This draft includes some
formatting modifications but largely resembles the policy items from previous years. After feedback is
given by the Council on the document, it will be added to the January 21, 2020, agenda for approval
then distributed at the Annual Legislative Breakfast at the Crystal City Hall. This year’s breakfast is
scheduled for Saturday, February 8, 2020, at 9:30 am.
Financial Or Budget Considerations
Various, depending on the item and legislative outcome.
Supporting Documents
•City of Golden Valley 2020 Draft Legislative Priorities (22 pages)
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LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
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Table Of Contents
TRANSPORTATION PRIORITIES
T1. Support Funding For Bike And Pedestrian Safety Improvements
To State Highway 55 .......................................................................................3
The City of Golden Valley seeks funding to improve operations, safety, and mo-
bility at the intersections of Highway 55 and Winnetka Avenue and Highway 55
and Douglas Drive. Future improvements would better accommodate vehicles,
pedestrians, transit, etc.
T2. Support Comprehensive Transportation Funding ....................................4
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 Reduction
Program For Local Projects ...........................................................................5
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 would include improvements within the
Cities of Crystal, New Hope and Golden Valley and would include flood storage,
subwatershed diversion, and runoff rate control projects.
E2. Support Funding For Metropolitan Council Inflow/Infiltration
Grants—Public And Private Improvements ................................................6
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.
E3. Advance Building Performance .....................................................................8
The City of Golden Valley’s 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.
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These priorities are supported by the Golden Valley City Council, along with Metro Cities,
League of Minnesota Cities, and Regional Council of Mayors policies, and may be used by
local officials and staff to advocate for during the Legislative session.
FINANCIAL PRIORITIES
F1. Support Funding For Local Government Aid .............................................9
The City of Golden Valley supports continued funding of the Local Government
Aid (LGA) component to help equalize tax base to ensure needs for public ser-
vices can be met.
F2. Increase Infrastructure Funding By Modifying
Fiscal Disparities Formula ............................................................................10
The City of Golden Valley supports dedicating more resources to all components
of the state’s infrastructure systems and ensuring local government has access
to resources and funding tools to meet growing needs. By lowering the Fiscal
Disparities contribution tax to 30 percent, metro area cities can use the addition-
al amount of property taxes received to help fund needed infrastructure im-
provements, especially around their commercial/industrial areas (most of these
cities have infrastructure that was built before the early 1960s and needs to be
replaced).
F3. Support Funding For Affordable And Workforce Housing ....................11
The City of Golden Valley supports additional tools for local communities to de-
velop and preserve affordable and workforce housing.
F4. Support Tax Incentives For Community Reinvestment .........................12
Golden Valley supports state programs and incentives for reinvestment in older
residential and commercial/industrial buildings, such as, but not limited to, tax
credits and/or property tax deferrals.
Appendix T1 ...........................................................................................................14
Appendix E1 ...........................................................................................................19
Appendix E2 ...........................................................................................................22
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T1. Support Funding For Bike And Pedestrian Safety
Improvements To State Highway 55
City Position
The City of Golden Valley seeks funding to improve operations, safety, and mobil-
ity at the intersections of Highway 55 and Winnetka Avenue and Highway 55 and
Douglas Drive. Future improvements would better accommodate vehicles, pedes-
trians, transit, etc.
Issue
Highway 55 passes through Golden Valley from its east to west city limits, creating
a barrier between the northern and southern portions of the community. This
results in significant delays for motorists crossing the highway at any of the
signalized intersections due to long signal timing cycles that focus on moving
traffic through the community. This barrier also creates difficult and dangerous
conditions for pedestrians and bicyclists who wish to cross the highway.
Actions
• Advocate for funding from the Minnesota Department of Transportation to study
access ways to provide community connectivity across Highway 55 at Winnetka
Avenue to mitigate the highway’s impact on the community ($1 million for plan-
ning and design, $13 million for construction).
• Advocate for funding of a pedestrian underpass and roadway improvements at
Highway 55 and Douglas Drive (County State Aid Highway 102). These improve-
ments will facilitate safe passage by pedestrians between transit stops on the
highway and the Perpich Center for Arts Education, and improve bike and pedes-
trian access to the Luce Line Regional Trail located on the north side of Highway
55 ($50,000 for design, which is 60 percent complete, and $6 million for con-
struction).
Additional Documents (See Appendix T1)
• Highway 55 & Winnetka Avenue Concept (1 page)
• Highway 55 & Douglas Drive - Proposed (1 page)
TRANSPORTATION
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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 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.
Actions
• Support language regarding rail liability for the Blue Line Extension light rail tran-
sit project. (State Statute 473.4052 Right-of-Way Use; Contracts; Liability. 107.19
Subd. 4. Application. The liability limits under subdivision 2 and the insurance
requirements under subdivision 3 apply only for that segment of a light rail transit
line or line extension in which the project formally entered the engineering phase
of the Federal Transit Administration’s “New Starts” capital investment grant pro-
gram between August 1, 2016 and February 1, 2017.)
• Provide full funding for the Blue Line Extension light rail transit project.
• 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.
• Advocate for full funding for Bus Rapid Transit on Highway 55.
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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
implement public improvements within the DeCola Ponds and Medicine Lake Road
watershed. These projects would include improvements within the Cities of Crys-
tal, New Hope and Golden Valley and would include flood storage, 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 business-
es, and impacts infrastructure and emergency services.
Action
Advocate for continued full funding of the Minnesota DNR Flood Damage Reduc-
tion 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)
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E2. 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 Gold-
en 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 appropria-
tions 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 E2)
• Memo: MCES I&I Grant Benefits - City of Golden Valley (1 page)
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E3. 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 Resil-
ience 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 up-
date cycle
• local adoption of building codes that advance energy performance in new and
remodeled buildings.
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F1. Support Funding For Local Government Aid
City Position
The City of Golden Valley supports continued funding of the Local Govern-
ment Aid (LGA) component to help equalize tax base to ensure needs for
public services can be met.
Issue
Golden Valley relies on LGA funding to help support public services.
Currently no LGA funding has been allocated for Golden Valley. In 2016,
Golden Valley received $252,446 in LGA.
Actions
Advocate for the state to keep pace with inflationary pressures and
support funding for the current LGA formula. Golden Valley supports an
increase in the LGA appropriation in at least the level provided prior to
2016, as well as restoration of the annual inflation adjustment and ongo-
ing appropriation increases to the LGA formula to move toward funding
the total unmet needs of all cities.
FINANCIAL
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F2. Increase Infrastructure Funding By Modifying
Fiscal Disparities Formula
City Position
The City of Golden Valley supports dedicating more resources to all components
of the state’s infrastructure systems and ensuring local government has access to
resources and funding tools to meet growing needs. By lowering the Fiscal Dispari-
ties contribution tax to 30 percent, metro area cities can use the additional amount
of property taxes received to help fund needed infrastructure improvements, es-
pecially around their commercial/industrial areas (most of these cities have infra-
structure that was built before the early 1960s and needs to be replaced).
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 infra-
structure a half century or more old, but as populations grow, it’s taking on service
demands it was not built to handle.
Actions
Advocate for modifying the Fiscal Disparities formula so cities can fund needed
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.
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F3. Support Funding For Affordable And
Workforce Housing
City Position
The City of Golden Valley supports additional tools for local communities
to develop and preserve affordable and workforce housing.
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.
Actions
Advocate for policy and financial tools that support both the preservation
of naturally occurring affordable housing and construction of new affordable
housing, including:
• 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 preservation and construction of affordable housing,
particularly for assisted, senior, and transitional 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 transfer
• creating incentives for property owners to participate in the Section 8
Housing Choice Voucher 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
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F4. Support Tax Incentives For Community
Reinvestment
City Position
Golden Valley supports state programs and incentives for reinvestment in older
residential and commercial/industrial buildings, such as, but not limited to, tax
credits and/or property tax deferrals.
Issue
Golden Valley has aging residential and commercial structures that are in need of
repair and reinvestment. Reinvestment prevents neighborhoods from falling into
disrepair, revitalizes community, and protects the tax base.
Action
Advocate for state-funded programs that promote reinvestment in communities
for residential and commercial/Industrial property owners who make improve-
ments that increase the property’s market value.
FINANCIAL
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Appendix T1. Support Funding For Bike And Pedestrian
Safety Improvements To State Highway 55
Highway 55 & Winnetka Avenue Concepts (1 page)
Highway 55 & Douglas Drive - Proposed (2 pages)
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Appendix E1. Continue To Adequately Fund The
DNR Flood Damage Reduction
Program For Local Projects
Map: DeCola Ponds Flood Mitigation Area (2 pages)
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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.
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Appendix E2. Support Funding For Metropolitan Council
Inflow/Infiltration Grants—Public And
Private Improvements
Memo: MCES I&I Grant Benefits – City of Golden Valley (1 page)
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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.
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City of Golden Valley 2020 Legislative Priorities
Photo by Janice Laulainen (Views Of The Valley 2019)
City of Golden Valley 2020 Legislative Priorities
Golden Valley Council/Manager Meeting
January 14, 2020
Agenda Item
4. Approve 2020 Appointments, Assignments and Reimbursements. Appointment of City Manager to
Joint Water Commission.
Prepared By
Tomas Romano, Assistant to the City Manager’s Office
Summary
According to MINN. STAT. 412.121 (2019) the Council must appoint an Acting Mayor at the first
meeting of each year. The acting mayor fulfills the duties of mayor during the disability or absence of
the mayor.
Listed below is the history of Mayor Pro Tem appointments:
- 2014 - Clausen
- 2015 - Snope
- 2016 - Fonnest
- 2017 - Schmidgall
- 2018 - Fonnest
- 2019 - Schmidgall
- 2020 - Rosenquist (Suggested Elected Official)
Each year the Council assigns Council Members to serve as representatives on various Committees and
Subcommittees. These appointments are for a one-year term. See supporting documents for details on
assignments and meetings.
Golden Valley City Code Section 2-43(b) states, “In addition to their salaries, the Mayor and Council
shall be paid $50.00 for each meeting they are directed or designated to attend, up to a maximum of
$150.00 per month. The method for approval of meetings shall be outlined by resolution of the
Council.”
Moreover, 2020 Boards and Commission Council Liaisons have to be determined.
City Council Manager Meeting Executive Summary
City of Golden Valley
January 21, 2020
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Additionally, each year the City is requested to appoint Assistant Weed Inspectors for the City under
the requirements of Minn. Stat. Chapters 18.80 and 18.81. Dave Gustafson, Fire/Property Maintenance
Specialist; Jake Dashiell, Fire/Property Maintenance Specialist; Al Lundstrom, Park Supervisor and Tim
Teynor, Assistant Forester, have done the inspection work in the past and will carry out the duty for
the City in 2020.
Financial Or Budget Considerations
Not applicable
Recommended Action
This item and its corresponding resolution will be presented at the January 21, 2020 City Council
Meeting for adoption.
Supporting Documents
• Golden Valley City Council 2020 Appointments description spreadsheet (2 pages)
Council Liaisons 2019 2020 Suggested Official
Board of Zoning Appeals Fonnest Fonnest
Civil Service Commission
Clausen
Rosenquist
Environmental Commission
Fonnest
Fonnest
Human Rights Commission
Clausen
Harris, M.
Human Services Commission
Clausen
Sanberg
Open Space and Recreation
Commission
Rosenquist
Sanberg
Planning Commission
Schmidgall
Rosenquist
Title Brief Description Date/Time/Location More Information 2019 Assignments 2020 Suggested Assignments
Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Campaign
Quad Cities: Golden Valley - New Hope - Crystal - Robbinsdale
Beyond the Yellow Ribbon is a comprehensive program that creates awareness for the
purpose of connecting Service members and their families with community support,
training, services and resources. A Yellow Ribbon Community unites all areas within a
community to create a comprehensive network that connects and coordinates agencies,
organizations, resources and employers for the purpose of proactively supporting
Servicemembers and military families.
N/A https://mnbtyr.ng.mil/Elected Officials: Mayor, Clausen
Staff: Cruikshank
Elected Officials: Mayor, 1 Council member
Staff: Cruikshank
Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Task Force
In May 2016, the Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Task Force was created to discuss
community goals, options for new facilities, and potential policies and funding sources for
implementation.
A final report was completed in 2018. The Task Force meets once every year to review
current projects and stay up to date.
Once a year in the Spring. 6:00pm
Council Conference Room
http://www.goldenvalleymn.gov/streets/constru
ction/city-bike-lanes.php
Elected Official: Schmidgall
Staff: Nevinski
Elected Official: N/A
Golden Valley Businness Council
The Golden Valley Business Council (GVBC) has been created as inclusive business and civic
leader group that invites people to share projects, events and topics of interest in an open
format with a prepared agenda.
This is in cooperation with the Golden Valley Rotary as a club supported community
project. Topics may include but not limited to:
• City of Golden Valley and local school district updates
4th Thursday of every month -
Times vary - Brookview, Valley Room
North.
https://www.twinwest.com/events/details/golde
n-valley-business-council-13927
Elected Officials: Mayor, Fonnest
Staff: Cruikshank
Elected Officials: Mayor, Council member
Harris
Staff: Cruikshank
Golden Valley Historical Society Board Member
The Golden Valley Historical Society (GVHS) was organized in 1974. Its mission is to find,
preserve, and disseminate the historical knowledge about the Village/City of Golden
Valley, Minnesota.
In pursuit of this mission, GVHS collects oral histories, photographs, video histories, and
three-dimensional objects. In 1997, GVHS acquired the City's oldest church as a
permanent home and maintains a repository of its collections there. The historic church is
often used as a wedding venue and hosts a variety of speakers and presentations.
N/A.https://www.goldenvalleyhistoricalsociety.org/a
bout-us
Elected Official: Schmidgall Elected Official: Fonnest
Highway 55 Bus Rapid Transit Coalition between partnering cities. Discusses BRT on HWY 55 to improve mobility
throught transit investments.
TBD N/A Elected Official: Rosenquist
Staff: Nevinski
Elected Official: Rosenquist
Staff: Nevinski
Hopkins School District 270 Caring Youth Committee
Each year, the cities of Minnetonka, Hopkins and Golden Valley; the Hopkins and
Minnetonka school districts; and the Glen Lake Optimists host a Caring Youth Recognition
event to honor the contributions of caring young people. The annual Caring Youth Awards
event recognizes area young people who go above and beyond to give of their time in
volunteer service to their community. Nominees must be in grades 7 through 12 and meet
one of the following criteria: live in, attend school, or volunteer in Golden Valley, Hopkins
or Minnetonka.
N/A https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScyNajy
p1bNjowZhJcRi_vcpKpTi099I4LLJD1Ig8cRKQCmDQ/vie
wform
https://www.minnetonkaschools.org/district/mcec/y
outh/caring-youth-awards
Elected Official: Rosenquist Elected Official: Sanberg
Hopkins School District 270 Cities Joint Meetings
Groups focuses on networking. And discussing partenerships among cities and the school
district. Data and information sharing.
Quarterly at noon https://www.hopkinsschools.org/about-
us/school-board/school-board-calendar
Elected Officials: Rosenquist, Mayor
(Legislative liaison and spokesperson)
Elected Officials: Rosenquist, Mayor
Staff: Cruikshank
Legislative Liaison and Spokesperson
N/A N/A N/A Mayor Mayor
Blue Line Now! Coalition
The Connect Blue Line Now! Coalition is a group of city leaders from Brooklyn Center,
Brooklyn Park, Crystal, Golden Valley, New Hope, and Robbinsdale who are united in
making sure the METRO Blue Line Light Rail Transit (LRT) Extension project becomes a
reality for the northwest metropolitan area and the region.
TBD https://www.connectbluelinenow.com/about-1 Elected Officials: Clausen (Delegate), Mayor
(Alternate)
Staff: Cruikshank
Elected Officials: Mayor, Rosenquist
Staff: Cruikshank
Bottineau Light Rail (LRT) Community Works Steering Committee
To prepare for the planned METRO Blue Line Extension (Bottineau) light rail transit project,
Hennepin County is partnering with cities in the northwest metro to identify and pursue
community and economic development opportunities. Through the Bottineau Community
Works program, Hennepin County and cities in the Bottineau corridor
No set dates at this point for 2020.
Projected to be quarterly. TBD.
https://www.hennepin.us/residents/transportati
on/bottineau-community-works
Elected Officials: Fonnest, Rosenquist
Staff: Zimmerman
Elected Officials: Rosenquist, Fonnest
Staff: Zimmerman
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Title Brief Description Date/Time/Location More Information 2019 Assignments 2020 Suggested Assignments
METRO Blue Line Extension Corridor Management Committee
The METRO Blue Line Extension (LRT) will operate northwest from downtown Minneapolis
through north Minneapolis, Golden Valley, Robbinsdale, Crystal and Brooklyn Park,
drawing riders northwest of Brooklyn Park. The proposed alignment is primarily at-grade
and will have 11 new stations in addition to Target Field Station, and about 13 miles of
double track. The METRO Blue Line Extension Corridor Management Committee advises
the Metropolitan Council
on all issues relating to the design and construction of the proposed rail line.
Second Thursday of the month
(have met once in 2019 and twelve
times in 2018) -
Locations vary.
https://metrocouncil.org/Transportation/Project
s/Light-Rail-Projects/METRO-Blue-Line-
Extension/Committees/Corridor-Management-
Committee/Members.aspx?source=child
Elected Officials: Clausen (Delegate), Mayor
(Alternate)
Staff: Nevinski
Elected Officials: Mayor, Rosenquist
Staff: Nevinski
Metro Cities
Metro Cities’ policy committees annually develop policy recommendations based on input
from member city representatives. Committees submit policy recommendations to the
Board of Directors for review, modification and distribution to the general membership.
The membership meets in November, prior to the legislative session, to debate and adopt
Metro Cities’ policies.
Click link for meeting dates and time
for each committee.
Metro Cities (Association of
Metropolitan Municipalities)
145 University Ave W, Suite 125
St. Paul, MN 55103
https://www.metrocitiesmn.org/policy-
committees
Elected Official: Fonnest Elected Official: Fonnest
Minneapolis Water Advisory Board Group of cities who purchase water from Minneapolis meet to receive updates from
Minneapolis and provide feedback.
Semi-Annually N/A Elected Official: Mayor
Staff: Cruikshank
Elected Official: Mayor
Staff: Cruikshank
Northwest Suburbs Cable Communications Commission / CCX
This Commission negotiates, adopts and enforces cable franchise agreements with cable
television providers in the northwest suburbs.
One staff or Council representative. The NW Suburbs Cable Communications Commission
requires that a Council Member and another representative be appointed to the
commission. One year term. No term limits.Time commitment (approximate): 1 to 2 hours
per quarter
Meets quarterlye, third Thursday of
the month, 7:30 to 9:00 a.m.
Northwest Suburbs Cable
Communications Commission
6900 Winnetka Ave North, Brooklyn
Park, MN 55428
NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED
NWSCCC AND NWCT MEETINGS:
February 13, May 21,
September 17, November 19
https://ccxmedia.org/nwsccc/
https://www.brooklynpark.org/northwest-
suburbs-cable-communications-commission/
Elected Official: Clausen
Staff: Weiler
Elected Official: Sanberg
Staff: Weiler
Regional Council of Mayors
The RCM provides a nonpartisan platform for networking, learning, collaboration, and
action that supports the region’s overall economic competitiveness, prosperity and quality
of life.
Second Monday of each month,
(hosted by Dorsey & Whitney).
50 South 6th Street, Suite 1500,
Minneapolis, MN 55402.
https://minnesota.uli.org/get-involved/rcm/Elected Official: Mayor Elected Official: Mayor
Robbinsdale School District 281 Government Advisory Committee
Committee is made up of government leaders. Groups focuses on networking and
discussing partenerships among cities and the school district. Data and information
sharing.
2nd Tuesday of the month. 7:30am.
District Offices. Except January and
through the Summer
https://ahs.rdale.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=23
0162&pageId=504603
Elected Official: Fonnest
Staff: Cruikshank
Elected Official: Rosenquist
Staff: Cruikshank
Sochacki Park Governance Policy Board
Joint powers agreement entered 4/7/2015. Consideration of dispute resolutions, review of
budget and/or funding opportunities for the parkland. Discuss park objectives and
priorities and review CIP projects.
Operations Committee members are City Managers from GV and Robbisndale. They are in
charge of finalizing meeting schedules.
Two to three times annually - 2020
Meetings TBD.
See 04/7/15 Joint Powers for Park System Service
Sochaki Park Agreement (LaserFiche)
Elected Officials: Fonnest, Mayor
Staff: Cruikshank
Elected Officials: Fonnest, Mayor
Staff: Cruikshank/Birno
Joint Water Commission
The Joint Powers board created by the Cities of Crystal, Golden Valley, and New Hope.
Since 1963, the JWC has worked to provide its member cities with a secure, reliable, cost-
effective water supply. That commitment remains unchanged, regardless of challenges
brought forth by changes in technology, enhanced federal regulations for water quality
and safety, and a need for heightened security.
Monthly - 1:30pm - Golden Valley
City Hall
https://www.jwcontap.org/Staff: Cruikshank Staff: Cruikshank
Discover St. Louis Park Board
The mission of the organization is to strengthen the awareness of St. Louis Park and
Golden Valley as a prime meeting and visitor destination, stimulate economic
development and support community growth.
Primary board responsibilities include fiscal oversight and annual approval of the
organizations operating budget. Stay up-to-date on developments in the tourism industry,
approve major policies and be assured that the organizations strength and manpower
planning is in-line with long range goals. Provide candid and constructive criticism, advice
and leadership. Stay informed about organizational efforts and activities to be an advocate
for Discover St. Louis Park.
3rd Thursday every other month.-
11:30 AM.
January 16, March 19, May 21, July
16, September 17, November 19.
https://discoverstlouispark.com/Staff: Cruikshank Staff: Cruikshank
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REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
1.Call to Order
A.Roll Call
B.Election of Officers
2.Approve of Agenda
3.Consent Agenda
Approval of Consent Agenda - All items listed under this heading are considered to be routine
and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no discussion of these items unless a
Commission Member so requests in which event the item will be removed from the general
order of business and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
A.Approval of Minutes:
1.Regular Meeting – October 15, 2019
B.Reimbursement of City Expenditures
C.Quarterly Financial Report
D.Designation of Depositories 20-
4.Public Hearing
A.
5.Old Business
6.New Business
A.
7.Adjournment
January 21, 2020 – 6:30 pm
Council Chambers
Golden Valley City Hall
7800 Golden Valley Road DRAFT
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
1. Call to Order
A. Naturalization Recognition Pages
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Roll Call
D. Representative Winkler
E. Resolution – Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Quad Community
2. Additions and Corrections to Agenda
3. Consent Agenda
Approval of Consent Agenda - All items listed under this heading are considered to be routine
by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no discussion of these
items unless a Council Member so requests in which event the item will be removed from the
general order of business and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
A. Approval of Minutes:
1. City Council Meeting – January 7, 2020
B. Approval of City Check Register
C. Licenses:
1. Approve License Agreement with Golden Valley Orchestra
D. Minutes of Boards and Commissions:
1.
E. Approval of Bids and Quotes:
1. Approve Purchase of S.W.A.T. Van
2. Approve Purchase of Backhoe
3. Approve Purchase of Aerator for Brookview Golf
F. Acceptance of Grants and Donations:
1. Accept Hennepin County Youth Sports grant and Golden Valley Little League
donation for scoreboards at Isaacson Park
2. Accept Donation of Disc Golf Pads
G. Receive and File Bottineau Vision Plan
H. Approve 2020 Council Assignments and Reimbursements
I. Approve 2020 Legislative Priorities
J. Authorize Agreement with Breck School for Community Service Officer
January 21, 2020 – Immediately
following HRA meeting
Council Chambers
Golden Valley City Hall
7800 Golden Valley Road
City of Golden Valley City Council Regular Meeting
January 21, 2020 – 6:30 pm
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4. Public Hearing
A. Public Hearing - 2020 Pavement Management Program Proposed Improvements
1. Adopt Resolution accepting Feasibility Study
2. Adopt Resolution ordering Construction of 2020 PMP Project and Authorizing
Advertising for Bid
5. Old Business
6. New Business
All Ordinances listed under this heading are eligible for public input.
A. Presentation of Downtown Study Reports
1. Phase II
2. Hennepin County Active Living
B. Review of Council Calendar
C. Mayor and Council Communications
1. Other Committee/Meeting updates
7. Adjournment
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
1.Call to Order
A.Pledge of Allegiance Pages
B.Roll Call
C.Annual Discover St. Louis Park Presentation
2.Additions and Corrections to Agenda
3.Consent Agenda
Approval of Consent Agenda - All items listed under this heading are considered to be routine
by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no discussion of these
items unless a Council Member so requests in which event the item will be removed from the
general order of business and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
A.Approval of Minutes:
1.City Council Meeting – January 21, 2020
B.Approval of City Check Register
C.Licenses:
1.
D.Minutes of Boards and Commissions:
1.
E.Approval of Bids and Quotes:
1.Approve Council Chambers Remodel (#10-05)
2.Purchase Artificial Turf – Brookview Lawn Bowling
F.Acceptance of Grants and Donations:
1.
G.Authorize Native Vegetation and Maintenance Annual Contract
H.Authorize 2020 Spring Brush Pick-Up Program
I.Adoption of 2040 Comprehensive Plan
J.Appointment of Election Judges and Absentee Ballot Board for Presidential Nomination
Primary on March 3, 2020
K.2020 Pond Maintenance Engineering Services
L.Approve Purchase of Sewer Flow Master Upgrade
N.Approve Planning Study of DeCola Ponds E&F Flood Mitigation
O.Adopt Records Retention Schedule
4.Public Hearing
A.Public Hearing – Rezoning of I-394 Mixed Use Properties
February 4, 2020 – 6:30 pm
Council Chambers
Golden Valley City Hall
7800 Golden Valley Road DRAFT
City of Golden Valley City Council Regular Meeting
February 4, 2020 – 6:30 pm
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5. Old Business
6. New Business
All Ordinances listed under this heading are eligible for public input.
A. Review of Council Calendar
B. Mayor and Council Communications
1. Other Committee/Meeting updates
7. Adjournment
DRAFT
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Pages
1.Medley Park Dog Park and Community Garden Discussion
2.Public Land Disposition Policy
3.MNDOT Highway 55 Trail Project
4.Council Review of Future Draft Agendas: City Council February 18, City Council March 3,
and Council/Manager March 10, 2020
Council/Manager meetings 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 meetings. The public is invited to attend
Council/Manager meetings and listen to the discussion; public participation is allowed by
invitation of the City Council.
February 11, 2020 – 6:30 pm
Council Conference Room
Golden Valley City Hall
7800 Golden Valley Road DRAFT