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12-08-20 Council-Manager Agenda Packet 7800 Golden Valley Road I Golden Valley,MN 55427 CltJ 0J 763-593-8012 1 TTY 763-593-3968 1 763-593-8109(fax)I www.goldenvalleymn.gov golden valle City Council/Manager y December 8,2020 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA This meeting will be held via Cisco Webex in accordance with the local emergency declaration made by the City under Minn. Stat. § 12.37. The public may monitor this meeting by calling 1-415- 655-0001 and entering the meeting code 177 471 5401. For technical assistance, please contact support staff at 763-593-8007 or webexsupport@goldenvalleymn.gov. If you incur costs to call into the meeting, you may submit the costs to the City for reimbursement consideration. Additional information about for monitoring electronic meetings is available on the City website. Pages 1. Discussion of Support for Tax Exempt Bond Application —Golden Gardens - Sector 612 2-32 Complex 2. School Resource Officer Discussion 33 3. Employee Handbook Updates Discussion 34-35 4. Compensation and Classification Study Discussion 36-47 5. Discussion of 2021 Legislative Priorities 47-80 6. Council Review of Future Draft Agendas: 81-83 12-15-20: City Council Meeting 01-05-21: City Council Meeting 01-12-21: Council/Manager Meeting 01-19-21: City Council Meeting 01-26-21: Annual Council Planning Session 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. This document is available in alternate formats upon a 72-hour request. Please call 763-593-8006 (TTY: 763-593-3968)to make a request. Examples of alternate formats may include large print, electronic, Braille,audiocassette, etc. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Physical Development 763-593-8030 / 763-593-8109 (fax) Golden Valley Council/Manager Meeting December 8, 2020 Agenda Item 1. Discussion of Support for Tax Exempt Bond Application —Golden Gardens-Sector 612 Complex Prepared By Marc Nevinski, Physical Development Director Summary Quad-Park Developments, LLC (Golden Garden, LLC) has proposed redeveloping the Chip n Putt site at 9010 Golden Valley Rd with a mixed-use development (Phase 1). The site is located in the Highway 55 West Redevelopment Area and the developer is proposing to construct a six-story mixed use building with office and commercial spaces on the ground floor and a mix of affordable and market rate housing above. A green rooftop would offer stormwater management and provide gardening space for tenants. The developer is currently assembling financing for the project and wishes to apply for a tax-exempt bonding allocation (TEBA) under MN Statutes 474A. Under the statute, Minnesota Management and Budget - Debt Management Division is responsible for allocating tax-exempt bonds. A City, on behalf of a developer, applies to MMB for a qualified project to receive funding through TEBA. If MMB awards a project a bond allocation, a city acts as a conduit and issues the bonds for the project. The city does not take on any obligation for the repayment of the bond, and its capacity to borrow for its own expenditures is not impacted. The total project costs for the housing portion of the project are projected by the developer to be $24,772,750. The developer is proposing to finance the housing portion of the mixed-use project with tax-exempt bonds in the amount of$13,625,000 (55% of project cost). Fifty percent of the housing units are proposed to be affordable at 60% of AMI and include the following unit mix, square footage and expected monthly rent: 0 21, studios (affordable), 425 ftz, $1,000 0 32, 1-bdrm, 700 ftz, $1,500 0 12, 1-bdrm (affordable), 800 ftz, $1,100 0 7, 2-bdrm, 1,000 ftz, $1,800 0 6, 2-bdrm (affordable), 1,000 ftz, $1,350 In July, the developer, with support of the City, applied for $1M of funding from the Livable Communities Demonstration Account, but the project was not awarded funding. A TIF application for the project has also been submitted. The site is currently located in a Renewal and Renovation TIF Council/Manager Meeting Executive Summary 2 City of Golden Valley December 8, 2020 district. Baker Tilly, the City's financial advisor, has projected that the project could generate approximately$600,000 in TIF. Additional discussion with the HRA and formal actions to modify the district need to occur before TIF could be committed to the project. Staff has shared a number of concerns regarding the project's site plan with the developer. These include setback requirements, parking ratios, site circulation for traffic and emergency access, and final unit count once other site requirements are met. Stormwater management and clarity regarding project financing also need to be addressed before approvals can be granted. Bonds must be issued within six months of the allocation. The City, as applicant and bond issuer, must submit the following information to MMB: 1. A Preliminary Resolution supporting the project 2. Statement by bond counsel that the proposed issue of obligation requires an allocation 3. Application deposit of two percent of the requested allocation (funded by the developer 4. A statement regarding the type of qualified bonds to be issued 5. Certification from the applicant that the requested allocation does not exceed the aggregate bond limitation. Applications are due to MMB on January 4, 2021 and awards will be made starting on January 12, 2021. It is worth noting that bond allocations, because they are tax exempt, are limited in their amount and therefore applications are very competitive. The statute authorizing the bond allocation prioritizes the preservation of existing subsidized affordable housing projects over new projects. Projects not funded in the first round may receive funding in subsequent rounds if bonding authority is available. The developer will need to fund the application deposit of two percent of the bonding request in the amount of$272,500 (refundable) and the application fee of$2725 (non-refundable). Additionally, if the developer is awarded a tax-exempt bond allocation, the City will need to hold a public hearing prior to issuing the bonds. Also, following project completion, the developer will need to annually certify compliance of maximum rental rates of the rent-restricted units and the income levels for the residents of those units. The City will likely monitor compliance. Staff requests Council discussion regarding support for a tax-exempt bond allocation application. If Council is willing to submit an application for bond issuance under Statute 474A, a preliminary resolution of support will be presented at the December 15, 2020 Council meeting. The City would then work with the developer, as well as the City's bond counsel, to submit an application to MMB. Financial Or Budget Considerations There are no impacts to the City's budget or bonding capacity. Supporting Documents • Proposed Site plan (Phase I) s •f L' oil zu,Uu IT' • ��IVIVi yr iwxwu '"�"�'�m _. �� . 41 v r . � 11 ►1� r" n_R 14 v4 I. to CA e 1 m a � K • IA*iR I � a 0 U � .. 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School Resource Officer Discussion Prepared By Jason Sturgis, Police Chief Summary Discussion on the current School District 281 and Golden Valley Police School Resource Officer program. This item is was previously discussed at the October 7, 2020 City Council Meeting when the SRO contract was on the consent agenda for approval. At that time, additional discussion was requested. Financial Or Budget Considerations Not Applicable EXECUTIVE SUMMARY City Administration 763-593-8006 / 763-593-8109 (fax) Golden Valley Council/Manager Meeting December 8, 2020 Agenda Item 3. Employee Handbook Updates Discussion Prepared By Kirsten Santelices, Human Resources Director Summary The City regularly reviews policies to ensure compliance with state and federal laws and best practices. The City proposes slight changes to the current Employee Handbook. If approved, these revisions will be effective January 1, 2021. With the exception of the PTO and Vacation sell-back policy, which would be effective on December 16, 2020. Change Section/Policy Changes 1 Section 8.0 Job Classification and Pay Plan Compensation Updated the language to accurately reflect the new classification grid. 2 Section 10.0 Miscellaneous: Car Allowance Benefits Updated car allowance policy application based on compensation and classification study results. 3 Section 14.0 Updated the sick/vacation payout policy to ensure employees Time Away From Work who sell back vacation under the existing policy adhere to IRS laws. Additionally, the proposed policy allows for employees who accrue PTO to sell back accrued but unused time. This change creates parity between two groups of staff (Sick/Vacation and PTO staff). Additionally, allowing staff to sell back vacation and PTO lowers the financial liability that the City carries year over year. Council/Manager Meeting Executive Summary 2 City of Golden Valley December 8, 2020 Brief Overview of Section 14.0 Current Policy Proposed Policy Sick/Vacation Automatic sell back of sick hours No change. Over 800 hours of sick of sick hours over 800 (max of 48.10). Option to sell back matching Option to sell back matching vacation hours (up to 48.10 vacation hours (up to 48.10 hours). hours). Election made in prior calendar year to avoid constructive receipt. Sick/Vacation No sellback option. No change. Under 800 hours of sick PTO No sellback option. Employees who have accrued 1.5x their annual accrual have the option to sell back up to 48 hours of PTO. Financial or Budget Considerations Financial impact is cost neutral with the savings from PERA for the change in policy section 14.0. Supporting Documents N/A. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Human Resources 763-593-3989 / 763-593-8109 (fax) Golden Valley Council/Manager Meeting December 8, 2020 Agenda Item 4. Compensation and Classification Study Prepared By Kirsten Santelices, Human Resources Director Summary Compensation and Classification Study Timeline October— December 2019: RFP and Consultant Selection At its approval of the 2019 and 2020 budget, the City Council approved funds to conduct a full compensation and classification study. It is best practice to regularly conduct a market analysis to ensure the City remains competitive and relevant to the external market and ensure internal fairness and equity. The City went through an RFP process to hire a consultant to complete the study. January 2020: Contract Approved with David Drown and Associates (DDA) The City Council approved the contract with DDA at its January 7, 2020 City Council meeting. February— March 2020: Stakeholder Meetings & Selection of Comparable Cities DDA hosted an introductory meeting with staff to explain each step of the compensation and classification study. Staff engagement critical for accurate job descriptions and creating an inclusive and transparent process with open communication. In addition to engaging City staff, the Management team worked with DDA to select a list of comparable cities, meaning cities most like Golden Valley. To accomplish this, the City strategically considered a variety of factors: 1. Golden Valley is an inner-ring suburb. 2. Golden Valley has a nighttime population of approximately 24,000 residents, but as a job- center, Golden Valley has a daytime population of nearly double. a. As a result, the City provides a wide variety of core services at increased levels to meet the needs of the surge in population and activity. 3. Golden Valley operates several enterprises. 4. The City prides itself on providing the highest level of customer service to meet the needs and expectations of its residents and visitors. Additionally, there are many unique factors to Golden Valley, including: 1. A higher tax capacity than other cities of Golden Valley's size, 2. Golden Valley receives little to no local government aid, and Council/Manager Meeting Executive Summary 2 City of Golden Valley December 8, 2020 3. Golden Valley is a significant net contributor to fiscal disparities. Just as importantly, the City of Golden Valley positions itself on the forefront of many initiatives, including but not limited to, equity and inclusion, environmental protections and resources, affordable housing, and other policies of importance to community members that benefit the society at large. These factors, along with many others make the City of Golden Valley unique. Though a list of exact comparable entities isn't possible, the 10 cities listed below reflect many comparable factors. • Maplewood • Eden Prairie • Roseville • Minnetonka • Fridley • Plymouth • Crystal • Edina • Hopkins • St. Louis Park Additionally, the City of Bloomington was listed as a spotlight city. A spotlight city is chosen to provide a point of comparison, but is not included in the formulaic averages with the other comparable entities. Often a spotlight city is chosen because it resembles the city in some ways, but may have a much larger population or tax base, or have significant differences in other ways. This allows the city a point of comparison without skewing the data collected from the other comparable entities. March —September 2020: City Data Analysis The City spent months conducting in-depth data collection. The Human Resources department worked to update all of the City job descriptions. The descriptions were presented to each staff member to use as a reference for completing their Position Analysis Questionnaire (PAQ). See samples from PAQ below. All full-time/regular City staff members completed a PAQ, which was then reviewed by their supervisor, department head, and the Human Resources Director. 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EMPLOYEE NAME: Fuleuoni %Of Tune J013 TITLE: 1 DEPARTMENT'. 2 REPORTS TO: 3 SUPERVISES'. 4 Job Summary 5 State hriepy bj r fs sentences the main purp�e a function of yaur postlian.What tlo you believe is the major poseo pull aoul9b?Fx 5 p mple:r=e�urm5 adminisbative tludes fur NJfX'Manages antl rnaintans _;Cmrdivad ii 12rY antl i rotects._.:Prorydes hrgirgrraliry customer amrvirP..-Operates._.:Provides arrrrtate n timely reports Morn farm e(c) 7 8 9 to Additional Work Activities', Council/Manager Meeting Executive Summary 3 City of Golden Valley December 8, 2020 Though the initial timeline for PAQ completion was March-April 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic extended this timeframe. While staff were working diligently on completing PAQs, DDA was conducting data collection with the comparable cities, including compensation minimum and maximums, benefit offerings, paid holidays, and paid time off plans. September— November 2020: Market Analysis, Market Comparison & Classifications and Compensation System Design DDA used the PAQ's to compare each Golden Valley job with the similar positions at the cities on the comparables list. Since job titles are not an accurate mode of comparison, this process involves comparing the work complexity, education and training,job responsibilities, decision-making, supervisory responsibilities, etc. After a thorough analysis, DDA created a classification structure, assigned pay grades to the classifications and strategically placed each position into the new structure. DDA reviewed the structure with the City Manager and HR Director to ensure consistency, and ran a test MN Pay Equity report to ensure compliance. December 2020: Implementation Report After review the proposed compensation and classification structure DDA used current pay data to show the cost of implementation. Using the City's budget, DDA worked with the City Manager, Finance Director, and Human Resources Director to propose a two-year implementation plan. Financial Or Budget Considerations The City Council approved $95,000 for 2021 Compensation Study Implementation. The 2021 salary implementation cost is $58,693. Under this plan, the second half of the implementation will take place in 2022, the cost will be approximately the same amount as the 2021 cost. Supporting Documents • Classification Compensation Study Final Report (9 pages) Wayzata Office 4,xgg DD 3620 Northome Avenue Wayzata, MN 55391 Human Resources, Inc. Phone: (612)920-3320 x103 1 Fax: (612)605-2375 a Dawd Drown Associates Company www.daviddrown.com November 30, 2020 Kirsten Santelices, Human Resources Director City of Golden Valley 7800 Golden Valley Road Golden Valley, MN 55427 RE: Classification and Compensation Study Final Report Dear Ms. Santelices, Project Summary The City of Golden Valley contracted with DDA Human Resources to conduct a classification and compensation study. The objectives were to: • Have employees complete Position Analysis Questionnaires (PAQs)to develop updated job descriptions. • Assign jobs to the correct pay grade based on duties and responsibilities. • Collect market wage data. • Develop a classification structure. • Evaluate all classifications to ensure internal equity. • Develop a compensation structure that is market competitive. • Identify an implementation plan. Project Phases • Study Introduction and Orientation o Stakeholder Meetings • Data Analysis • Market Analysis and Market Comparison • Results Analysis • Classification and Compensation System Design • Policy and Procedure Development • Implementation Study Introduction and Orientation • Presented project to employees and management. • Reviewed current system to understand issues and needs. • Selected comparable cities. • Maplewood • Eden Prairie • Roseville • Minnetonka • Fridley • Plymouth • Crystal • Edina • Hopkins • St. Louis Park • Developed the approach and strategy for the project,which included: o Updated classification structure. o Use of Job Evaluation Tool,job evaluation methodology o Use of market data from comparable communities and nearby geographic area Data Analysis • Review PAQs completed by employees, supervisors and department heads to ensure our understanding of the functional area of decision making, communication and problem solving, levels of responsibilities and job duties. Market Analysis and Market Comparison • We benchmarked 49 of the 95 job positions. • We received 100% participation from our benchmark communities. • The City's current pay structure pays at 101%of market average minimum rates and 95%of market average maximum rates. • Golden Valley's wage spread is about 21%,whereas the market average is 27%. Job Title GV GV Range GV Bench Bench Bench Range Midpoint Range MIN Midpoint MAX Min Max Accountant $35.25 $38.61 $41.96 $33.40 $38.08 $42.76 Accounting Technician $25.03 $27.42 $29.80 $24.59 $27.59 $30.60 Administrative Assistant- Police $25.03 $27.42 $29.80 $23.48 $26.36 $29.24 Assistant City Engineer $42.89 $46.98 $51.06 $44.26 $50.55 $56.85 Building Inspector $33.98 $37.22 $40.45 $33.68 $37.96 $42.23 Building Official $46.56 $50.99 $55.43 $44.61 $50.61 $56.61 City Clerk $38.99 $42.71 $46.42 $37.44 $43.00 $48.56 City Engineer $56.24 $61.59 $66.95 $53.45 $60.75 $68.05 Communications Director $40.22 $44.05 $47.89 $40.39 $45.42 $50.45 Community Service Officer $20.75 $20.96 $21.16 $20.26 $23.01 $25.75 Crime Analyst Supervisor $34.40 $37.68 $40.96 $33.33 $37.08 $40.83 Custodial Maintenance Specialist $24.02 $26.31 $28.60 $23.40 $26.56 $29.72 Deputy Fire Chief $45.16 $49.46 $53.76 $46.62 $53.50 $60.38 Engineering Technician II $30.69 $33.61 $36.53 $30.98 $34.83 $38.69 Engineering Technician III $35.83 $39.25 $42.66 $33.85 $38.19 $42.53 Environmental Specialist $28.87 $31.62 $34.37 $35.05 $38.86 $42.67 Equity and Inclusion Manager $27.00 $29.58 $32.15 $31.90 $36.74 $41.58 Finance Director $58.08 $63.62 $69.16 $55.61 $62.87 $70.14 Fire Chief $59.44 $65.10 $70.76 $56.70 $63.78 $70.86 GIS Specialist $29.31 $32.10 $34.89 $32.72 $36.84 $40.96 Human Resources Director $50.30 $55.09 $59.88 $54.80 $61.83 $68.86 Information Technology Specialist $35.25 $38.61 $41.96 $34.85 $39.28 $43.71 Information Technology $47.47 $51.99 $56.51 $46.24 $52.17 $58.11 Supervisor Information Technology $27.00 $29.58 $32.15 $27.50 $31.19 $34.88 Technician 2 Page Investigator $42.91 $44.84 $46.77 $33.20 $39.00 $44.80 Motor Vehicle License Clerk $21.18 $23.20 $25.21 $21.99 $24.64 $27.29 Park Maintenance Worker $25.39 $29.42 $33.44 $24.86 $28.66 $32.46 Park Supervisor $42.89 $46.98 $51.06 $39.19 $43.82 $48.46 Parks& Recreation Director $57.16 $62.60 $68.04 $59.67 $66.61 $73.55 Patrol Officer $28.73 $36.63 $44.54 $29.85 $36.97 $44.09 Planner $31.49 $34.49 $37.49 $34.35 $38.77 $43.20 Planning Manager $46.56 $50.99 $55.43 $47.60 $53.29 $58.98 Police Chief $61.29 $67.13 $72.97 $60.28 $67.70 $75.11 Police Commander $51.79 $56.72 $61.65 $51.77 $57.74 $63.70 Public Works Director $57.16 $62.60 $68.04 $55.94 $62.73 $69.52 Recreation Supervisor $34.73 $38.03 $41.34 $32.82 $37.54 $42.26 Sergeant $46.63 $48.53 $50.43 $45.64 $48.88 $52.12 Street And Vehicle Maintenance $42.89 $46.98 $51.06 $43.51 $49.27 $55.02 Supervisor Street Maintenance Worker $25.39 $29.42 $33.44 $24.91 $28.76 $32.61 Utilities Maintenance Crew Lead $30.60 $32.52 $34.44 $31.02 $33.51 $36.00 Utilities Maintenance Worker $25.39 $29.42 $33.44 $25.00 $28.93 $32.86 Utility Billing Specialist $27.69 $30.33 $32.97 $26.79 $30.51 $34.24 Utility Supervisor $42.89 $46.98 $51.06 $41.73 $47.70 $53.67 Vehicle Maintenance $25.39 $29.42 $33.44 $27.83 $31.19 $34.54 Worker/Mechanic Web/Graphic Designer $23.97 $26.25 $28.54 $30.21 $33.80 $37.38 3 Page Pay Ranges: Golden Valley & Benchmark Averages $90.00 $80.00 $70.00 , $60.00 . ♦ . 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This maintains pay equity. • The proposed compensation structure is set to 95%of market average minimum rates and 100%of market average maximum rates. In addition,we reviewed some benefits and found Golden Valley to be competitive if not better than its benchmark communities. Compensation Grid 4.9% 4.9% 4.9% 4.9% 4.9% 4.9 Grade 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 $18.67 $19.58 $20.54 $21.55 $22.60 $23.71 $24.87 2 $19.79 $20.75 $21.77 $22.84 $23.96 $25.13 $26.36 3 $20.97 $22.00 $23.08 $24.21 $25.39 $26.64 $27.94 4 $22.23 $23.32 $24.46 $25.66 $26.92 $28.24 $29.62 5 $23.79 $24.95 $26.17 $27.46 $28.80 $30.21 $31.69 6 $25.45 $26.70 $28.01 $29.38 $30.82 $32.33 $33.91 7 $26.72 $28.03 $29.41 $30.85 $32.36 $33.95 $35.61 8 $27.79 $29.16 $30.58 $32.08 $33.65 $35.30 $37.03 9 $28.91 $30.32 $31.81 $33.37 $35.00 $36.72 $38.51 10 $30.35 $31.84 $33.40 $35.03 $36.75 $38.55 $40.44 11 $34.30 $35.98 $37.74 $39.59 $41.53 $43.56 $45.70 12 $36.35 $38.14 $40.00 $41.96 $44.02 $46.18 $48.44 13 $38.17 $40.04 $42.00 $44.06 $46.22 $48.49 $50.86 14 $39.70 $41.64 $43.68 $45.82 $48.07 $50.43 $52.90 15 $41.68 $43.73 $45.87 $48.12 $50.47 $52.95 $55.54 16 $44.18 $46.35 $48.62 $51.00 $53.50 $56.12 $58.87 17 $46.84 $49.13 $51.54 $54.06 $56.71 $59.49 $62.41 18 $51.05 $53.55 $56.18 $58.93 $61.82 $64.84 $68.02 19 $53.60 $56.23 $58.98 $61.87 $64.91 $68.09 $71.42 20 $56.28 $59.04 $61.93 $64.97 $68.15 $71.49 $74.99 21 $59.10 $61.99 $65.03 $68.22 $71.56 $75.07 $78.74 22 $62.64 $65.71 $68.93 $72.31 $75.85 $79.57 $83.47 23 $66.40 $69.66 $73.07 $76.65 $80.40 $84.34 $88.48 6 Page New Grade Title 1 Facilities Coordinator 2 Community Service Officer Guest Services Specialist Recreation Coordinator(.50) 3 Administrative Assistant - Fire Department Lead Community Service Officer 4 Administrative Assistant—Inspections Administrative Assistant - Parks And Recreation Assessments/Accounts Payable Technician Engineering Assistant Inspections& Development Assistant Lead Cook Turf Maintenance Assistant 5 Administrative Assistant - Police Administrative Assistant - Public Works Accounting Technician Assistant to City Manager's Office Head Chef/Kitchen Supervisor Motor Vehicle License Clerk Planning Assistant 6 Custodial Maintenance Specialist Inspections Administrative Specialist Physical Development Assistant/Deputy City Clerk Utility Billing Specialist 7 Communications Specialist Golf Operations Coordinator Maintenance Worker/Mechanic Park Maintenance Worker Street Maintenance Worker Turf Equip Technician/Mechanic Utilities Maintenance Worker Web/Graphic Designer 8 Environmental Specialist Fire/Property Maintenance Specialist Information Technology Technician Police Operations Supervisor Public Works Inspector Utilities Specialist Vehicle Maintenance Worker/Mechanic 9 Assistant Forester Engineering Technician II Meter Specialist Park Maintenance Crew Lead Street Maintenance Crew Lead Utilities Maintenance Crew Lead Vehicle Maintenance Crew Lead 7 Page 10 Assistant Golf Operations Manager Engineering Technician III GIS Specialist Planner 11 Accountant Accounting Coordinator Building Inspector Crime Analyst Supervisor Deputy Registrar Supervisor Equity and Inclusion Manager Greens &Turf Specialist Information Technology Specialist Patrol Officer Recreation & Facilities Supervisor Recreation Supervisor 12 Golf Maintenance Supervisor Investigator Restaurant & Catering Manager 13 Assistant Fire Chief City Clerk 14 Assistant City Engineer Environmental Resources Supervisor Golf Operations Manager Park Supervisor Sergeant Street And Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor Utilities Supervisor 15 Building Official 16 Deputy Fire Chief Information Technology Supervisor Planning Manager 17 Police Commander 18 City Engineer Communications Director 19 Finance Director Fire Chief Human Resources Director Parks& Recreation Director Physical Development Director Public Works Director 21 City Attorney Police Chief 23 City Manager 8 Page Implementation It is our recommendation to move employees to where they would have been placed in the current system on January 1 with COLA, and then place the employee into the new proposed compensation structure on their anniversary. Here is an example: Job Title Hourly Hourly Current New New New New Rate Rate Comp Plan Structure- Structure- Structure Structure- 12/31/ 1/1/2021 Anniv. Full Step Hourly Rate -Grade Initial Step 2020 (With 1% Hourly Hourly on Anniv. COLA) Rate Rate (50% Implementa tion) Community $21.16 $21.37 $21.37 $ 21.77 $ 21.58 2 3 Service Officer Next Steps • Adopt the proposed classifications. • Employee Review of Job Classifications and begin Job Classification Appeal Process. Employees and managers will get to review the classifications, their job descriptions and ratings. If anything is missing from the job description or warrants another review,they would complete a Job Classification Appeal form. • Implement the proposed salary structure to ensure competitive salary ranges for the recruitment and retention of employees. • Maintain pay administration policies to ensure employees are moving through pay grid correctly and revisit at times of promotions or job position changes. • Consider ongoing maintenance: o Annual review of compensation structure and classification of jobs to ensure proper leveling between positions. o Annual market analysis to maintain competitive pay structures. o Annual review of 1/3 job positions to maintain up-to-date job descriptions. 9 1 P a g e EXECUTIVE SUMMARY City Administration 763-593-8006 / 763-593-8109 (fax) Golden Valley Council/Manager Meeting December 8, 2020 Agenda Item 5. Discussion of 2021 Legislative Priorities Prepared By Tim Cruikshank, City Manager Summary Annually, the Council reviews the City's Legislative Priorities prior to the upcoming Legislative Session. The 2021 Legislative Session is scheduled to start in early January. Staff will be asking the Council to approve the 2021 Legislative Priorities at an upcoming City Council Meeting. In addition, each year the approved priorities are shared with neighboring communities and area legislators at the annual Crystal Legislative Breakfast in early February and the annual Municipal Legislative Commission (MLC) Legislative Breakfast Meeting that will be held on January 22. Furthermore, Senator Latz and Representative Winkler will provide an annual legislative check-in at the January 12 Council/Manager Meeting. Financial Or Budget Considerations Not applicable Supporting Documents • 2021 Legislative Priorities (32 pages) 2021 GOLDEN VALLEY LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES tY„f goldenwvv�r Table Of Contents TRANSPORTATION PRIORITIES T1. Support Funding For Bike And Pedestrian Safety Improvements ToState Highway 55 .......................................................................................3 The City of Golden Valley seeks funding to improve operations, safety, and mo- bility at the intersections of Highway 55 and Douglas Drive and Highway 55 and Winnetka Avenue. 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 Twin Cities regional transportation system and ensuring local units of gov- ernment collaboratively have access to resources and funding tools to meet the growing needs of our area. 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 include improvements within the Cities of Crystal, New Hope and Golden Valley (eg, flood storage, subwatershed diversion, and runoff rate control projects). E2. Support Funding For Metropolitan Council Inflow/Infiltration Grants—Public And Private Improvements................................................6 Because 1/1 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......................................................................7 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. 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN 55427 1 763-593-8006 Page 1 FINANCIAL PRIORITIES F1. Support Funding For Local Government Aid ..............................................8 The City of Golden Valley supports funding of the Local Government Aid (EGA) component to help ensure needs for public services can be met by equalizing the tax base for all cities. F2. Modify Obsolete Fiscal Disparities Formula To Assist Local Units Of Government With Basic Needs...........................................9 The City of Golden Valley supports reviewing and amending the 50-year-old Fiscal Disparities 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 prop- erty taxes received to help fund needed improvements. F3.Support Funding For Affordable And Workforce Housing.....................10 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..........................11 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. AppendixT1............................................................................................................12 AppendixT2............................................................................................................15 AppendixE1............................................................................................................17 AppendixE2............................................................................................................20 AppendixF1............................................................................................................22 AppendixF2............................................................................................................23 AppendixF3............................................................................................................24 These priorities are supported by the Golden Valley City Council, along with Metro Cities, League of Minnesota Cities, Municipal Legislative Commission, and Regional Council of Mayors policies, and may be used by local officials and staff to advocate for during the Legislative session. Page 2 City of Golden Valley' 2021 Legislative Priorities 1 TRANSPORTATION 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 mobility at the intersections of Highway 55 and Douglas Drive and Highway 55 and Winnet- ka Avenue. Future improvements would better accommodate vehicles, pedestrians, 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 • FUNDED: Advocate for funding of a pedestrian underpass and roadway improve- ments at Highway 55 and Douglas Drive (County State Aid Highway 102). These improvements will facilitate safe passage by pedestrians between transit stops on the highway and the Perpich Center for Arts Education, and improve bike and pedestrian access to the Luce Line Regional Trail located on the north side of Highway 55. Advocate for legislation to clarify that funding can used for more than just proj- ect construction (for example, design, engineering, environmental analysis, ease- ment and right-of-way acquisition, underground utility relocation, sidewalk and trail connections, Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant facilities, landscap- ing, etc). • 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). Additional Documents (See Appendix T1) • Highway 55 & Douglas Drive - Proposed (1 page) • Highway 55 & Winnetka Avenue Concept (1 page) 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN 55427 1 763-593-8006 Page 3 1 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 • 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 in the Twin Cities northwest corridor. • Advocate for full funding for Bus Rapid Transit on Highway 55, which impacts all communities along the corridor (Minneapolis, Golden Valley, Plymouth, Medina, and beyond). • Establish a sustainable formula to increase transit and transportation funding. • Advocate for including improvements to US Highway 169 between 1-394 and Medicine Lake Road in the MnDOT Capital Improvement Plan. Additional Documents (See Appendix T2) • Memo: Status Of Blue Line Light Rail Extension Project (1 page) • Resolution: Supporting Future Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Service On Highway 55 And Participation In Additional Study Of The Corridor (2 pages) Page 4 City of Golden Valley 2021 Legislative Priorities 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 Medi- cine Lake Road watershed. These projects include improvements within the Cities of Crystal, New Hope and Golden Valley (eg, flood storage, subwatershed diver- sion, 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. The City is in Phase II of a multi-phase project. 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) 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN 55427 1 763-593-8006 Page 5 ENVIRONMENTAL 4!:) E2. Support Funding For Metropolitan Council Inflow/ Infiltration Grants— Public And Private Improvements City Position Because 1/1 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 1/1 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 1/1. These resources should include assistance for cities to address 1/1 contributions from private property. Additional Documents (See Appendix E2) • Memo: MCES I&I Grant Benefits - City of Golden Valley (1 page) Page 6 City of Golden Valley 2021 Legislative Priorities ENVIRONMENTAL 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. 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN 55427 1 763-593-8006 Page 7 FINANCIAL F1. 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 relies on LGA funding to help support public services but has not received LGA funding for the last couple of years. Actions 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 ser- vices. Golden Valley supports HF 2031 authored by Representative Her- taus in 2019. Additional Documents (See Appendix F1) • Table: 10-Year History Of Local Government Aid Distribution And Its Impact On Golden Valley (1 page) Page 8 City of Golden Valley 2021 Legislative Priorities FINANCIAL F2. 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 formula to ensure all metro area local governments have access to re- sources and funding tools to meet growing needs. By amending the Fiscal Dispar- ities 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 capita. 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 Disparities 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 infra- structure a half century or more old, but as populations grow, it's taking on service demands it was not built to handle. The Fiscal Disparities program has been in existence for almost 50 years and in need of an overhaul. Actions Advocate for modifying the obsolete Fiscal Disparities formula so all metro area cities can fund needed infrastructure improvements while keeping taxes and util- ity expenses lower than they inevitably would be if this infrastructure problem is allowed to grow into a full-blown crisis. Additional Documents (See Appendix F2) • 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) 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN 55427 1 763-593-8006 Page 9 FINANCIAL 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 Additional Documents (See Appendix F3) • Memo: Golden Valley Affordable Housing Work Plan (2 pages) Page 10 City of Golden Valley 2021 Legislative Priorities FINANCIAL K 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. 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN 55427 1 763-593-8006 Page 11 Appendix T1. Support Funding For Bike And Pedestrian Safety Improvements To State Highway 55 • Map: Highway 55 & Douglas Drive - Proposed (1 page) • Map: Highway 55 & Winnetka Avenue Concepts (1 page) Page 12 City of Golden Valley 2021 Legislative Priorities Hwy 55 & Douglas Dr Transit Stop Retaining Wall Proposed Lane Line Pavement Edge Center Line Z Sidewalk L ❑ 0 ` Z L O C oUntry C ._ ,6 Pedestrian State HwY 55 Underpass State HwY 55 z p WY Frontage Rd pts°�M a� 0 MrlR' r �,. .ri_ ■Ii�1 I rTr E t Perpich Center for Arts Education by the City of Golden Valley, 1/15/2020 O 50 100 20Feet e 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN 55427 1 763-593-8006 Page 13 k'Ar- ` v i z ! �` ra r State yw �. Y/V 0. - - at w * YN ;v 46 Z CD � . s; Y - a A 47 by the City of Golden Valley, 12/11/2018 0 35 70 140 e Feet Page 14 City of Golden Valley 2021 Legislative Priorities Appendix T2. Support Comprehensive Transportation Funding • Memo: Status Of Blue Line Light Rail Extension Project (1 page) • Resolution: Supporting Future Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Service On Highway 55 And Participation In Additional Study Of The Corridor (2 pages) 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN 55427 1 763-593-8006 Page 15 city of . Memoranu uiy. golden w Physical Development Department valley 763-593-8090/763-593-3997 (fax) To: Tim Cruikshank, City Manager From: Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager Subject: Status of Blue Line Light Rail Extension Project Date: January 15, 2020 One of the City of Golden Valley's legislative priorities for 2020 is to see full funding provided for the Blue Line Extension light rail transit project. The project has completed plans to the 90 percent design level and received a Medium-High rating in the 2020 New Starts Annual Report. Pending an agreement with the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railroad to use the rail corridor, the project will be prepared to move plans to 100 percent design and to submit an application for a Full Funding Grant Agreement with the Federal Transit Administration. The construction of the Blue Line Extension is an important project for Golden Valley, providing access to jobs, services, amenities, and the wider transit network of the Twin Cities metro area. There are currently more than 16,000jobs and a population of almost 31,000 within a half mile of the 11 proposed stations. Since 2014, there has been more than $522 million in development near the proposed light rail stations, with more potential projects in the wings. City of Golden Valley 2021 Legislative Priorities RESOLUTION NO. 19-76 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING FUTURE BUS RAPID TRANSIT (BRT) SERVICE ON HIGHWAY 55 AND PARTICIPATION IN ADDITIONAL STUDY OF THE CORRIDOR WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council commissioned a study of Highway Transit Corridors in 2014 and included the Highway 55 corridor in an addendum to that study in 2015 identifying the segment of Medina to Minneapolis through Golden Valley as a possible BRT route; and WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation, the Metropolitan Council, and Scott County funded, and the City of Golden Valley participated in, the US Highway 169 Mobility Study, which also considered BRT service on Highway 55; and WHEREAS, the Golden Valley City Council adopted Resolution 17-72 supporting the US Highway 169 Mobility Study, including the location of BRT service on Highway 55; and WHEREAS, the studies of BRT service on Highway 55 have identified a strong reverse commute market to Plymouth and Golden Valley, found a strong market for express bus service that connects corridor communities to jobs in Minneapolis, and provides a connection to the future METRO Blue Line light rate extension; and WHEREAS, BRT Service on Highway 55 is projected to service 8300 riders per day by 2030, serves corridor employment centers with more than 7000 jobs and job density of ten or more jobs per acre, and scores "high" in meeting the five goals for transit investment identified the 2014 Highway Transitway Corridor Study; and WHEREAS, BRT service on Highway 55 is identified in the Metropolitan Council's 2040 Transportation Policy Plan as an unfunded potential BRT route, Golden Valley's 2040 Comprehensive Plan, and Golden Valley's Legislative Priorities; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Plymouth adopted a resolution in May 2019 supporting efforts to complete a Highway 55 Mobility Study in conjunction with Hennepin County, the State of Minnesota, and the Metropolitan Council; and WHEREAS, leadership from the corridor cities, Hennepin County, and Metropolitan Council met in October and November of 2019 to discuss how to advance the development of BRT Service on Highway 55 and concluded that support and investment by the corridor communities was necessary to advance BRT service on Highway 55; and WHEREAS, legislative, regional and local leaders meet on December 12, 2019 to discuss BRT service on Highway 55, including challenges, engagement, goals, and ways to advance the development of BRT on the corridor. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Golden Valley continues to support the development of BRT service on Highway 55 and, in collaboration with other cities and agencies, is willing to further study BRT on the Highway 55 corridor to identify corridor improvements, demonstrate ridership demand, conduct additional land use analysis and consider other factors that support BRT development along the corridor. 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN 55427 1 763-593-8006 Resolution No. 19-76 -2- December 17, 2019 Adopted by the City Council of Golden Valley, Minnesota this 17th day of December, 2019. She and M. Harris, ayor ATTEST: Y► Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk Page 16 City of Golden Valley 2021 Legislative Priorities Appendix El. Continue To Adequately Fund The DNR Flood Damage Reduction Program For Local Projects • Map: DeCola Ponds Flood Mitigation Area (2 pages) 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN 55427 1 763-593-8006 Page 17 .� • � 1 --`r � ;ill -'�' � ,ny. y.. a i - w 9 �� sl � .g 1 :y i♦i. ...—., �� ✓ '`I.1 ��aLgF �"�,'�4".r� % �h'�4 � �I�a-. t Y T. s New Hope •^ , '` -- -Me rrre-Labe-Rd - - - - � ---Wdicir bold enValleyz ,,. w ate.. n LO _ 25th Aye N -0 , I °a . � I Under Constru( DeCola Ponds "F �� . y.. �. U Improvement Pi z Q �� o �Jgnelle Lr Completed, 1„,ti410 Ave N , , - . ,> Liberty Crossing InfrastructureDec Improvement Project >ar�d �. Wynnwood Rd _.. N - o � 'X • Z, a 2�rd a N �a � 23rd Ave N r z t3blden z"-. Meadows z , Dec( >d�Winnetk Q _�,^ d > a DeCola pon ; z Pond A --------- a Im Winnetka heights D' nd,owve Il zDe a P, ---Project.Location— E N �.0 �� _ 1 o m :.. 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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 20 City of Golden Valley 2021 Legislative Priorities city of olden MEN10RANDUM � 1 v[a. lle Physical Development Department Y p P 763-593-80301763-593-3988(fax) 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. 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN 55427 1 763-593-8006 Page 21 Appendix F1. Support Funding For Local Government Aid 10-Year History Of Local Government Aid Distribution And Its Impact On Golden Valley Total LGA Golden Valley Statewide Distribution 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 O Page 22 City of Golden Valley 2021 Legislative Priorities Appendix F2. Modify Obsolete Fiscal Disparities Formula To Assist Local Units Of Government With Basic Needs 20-Year History 20-Year Projection Of Golden Valley's Of Golden Valley's Fiscal Disparities Contributions Fiscal Disparities Gains With 40 Pc Drogram With 30 Pe ram* 2001 $629,460 2021 $698,408 2002 $1,289,977 2022 $718,685 2003 $873,927 2023 $739,182 2004 $1,343,255 2024 $759,902 2005 $1,384,112 2025 $780,845 2006 $1,462,884 2026 $802,012 2007 $1,437,447 2027 $823,406 2008 $1,756,887 2028 $845,026 2009 $2,141,648 2029 $866,876 2010 $2,325,874 2030 $888,956 2011 $2,311,610 2031 $911,266 2012 $2,262,916 2032 $933,810 2013 $2,119,872 2033 $956,587 2014 $2,662,702 2034 $979,600 2015 $2,401,573 2035 $1,002,848 2016 $2,321,355 2036 $1,026,335 2017 $2,676,662 2037 $1,050,060 2018 $2,674,558 2038 $1,074,026 2019 $2,727,495 2039 $1,098,233 2020 $2,961,983 2040 $1,122,682 Total $39,766,196 Total $18,078,744 *New commercial/industrial tax capacity value prospectively 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN 55427 1 763-593-8006 Page 23 Appendix F3. Support Funding For Affordable And Workforce Housing • Memo: Golden Valley Affordable Housing Work Plan (2 pages) Page 24 City of Golden Valley 2021 Legislative Priorities Golden Valley Affordable Housing Work Plan - 2020 Last updated: January 2020 Prepared By Emily Goellner, Senior Planner/Grant Writer 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 focusing on building relationships with NOAH property owners, landlords, and property managers in 2019. • 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. • 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 implement the plan. • Staffing and budgeting impacts associated with 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. • The Housing Preservation Tools Workgroup meetings are attended by staff at Golden Valley and ten other city governments (Minneapolis, St. Paul, St. Louis Park, Edina, Eden Prairie, Bloomington, Richfield, Hopkins, Brooklyn Center, and Brooklyn Park), Hennepin County, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, Metro HRA, Urban Land Institute, and Family Housing Fund. The meetings are held to inform policy recommendations, share knowledge, and bring important stakeholders to the conversations. This group will continue to meet regularly. Staff has accomplished the following actions: 1. Adopted a Tenant Protection Ordinance (applicable to owners upon sale of NOAH property) and notified property owners 2. Adopted the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, which includes an extensive list of actions to be taken to meet affordable housing goals 3. Hosted a training on Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers by the Metro HRA at the February STAR Program meeting for property managers 4. Received CDBG funding for a land trust home for West Hennepin Affordable Housing Land Trust (WHAHLT) (dba Homes Within Reach) 5. Applied for CDBG,AHIF, and HOME funding for an additional land trust home with West Hennepin Affordable Housing Land Trust (WHAHLT) (dba Homes Within Reach) 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN 55427 1 763-593-8006 Page 25 6. Researched opportunities for an HRA levy a. Bonds or loans to rehabilitation or acquisition/resale of affordable properties b. Establish a loan program for maintenance of NOAH and/or single-family homes c. Other programs that further the Housing Policy Plan in the 2040 Comp Plan 7. Expanded the City's legislative priority on affordable housing 8. Adopted changes to the Mixed Income Housing Policy to increase the number of housing projects required to comply 9. Provided input at the regional housing forum hosted by Governor Dayton's Task Force on Affordable Housing 10. Planning, Fire, and Police department staff met to monitor condition of housing stock 11. Implemented a 4d property tax program to help preserve existing NOAH units within the City. Staff is taking continuing action on the following strategies: 12. Host additional discussions with NOAH property owners/manager and staff from the Minnesota Multi-Family Housing Association (MHA) 13. Create plan and timeline for selling and developing publicly owned vacant land for affordable housing 14. Update the Housing page on the City website to include more home remodeling information 15. 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 c. Continue monitoring housing stockconditions with inspections 16. Actively follow the work of Prosperity's Front Door, which is the next step after the Governor Dayton's Task Force on Affordable Housing 17. Perform an evaluation of the STAR program for rental properties and recommend enhancements that help the City meet a variety of housing goals 18. Contact property owners to promote NOAH loan program with Greater MN Housing Fund (GMHC), which provides equity for property improvements in exchange for maintained rents 19. Exploring the possibility of using vacant public lands as the basis for new affordable housing via public land disposition. Staff is continuing research in partnership with other suburban cities on the following strategies: 20. Research ordinance prohibiting landlords from excluding Section 8 voucher holders from a building's rental application process (pending MPLS lawsuit) 21. 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. Research the benefits and process for the adoption of a local Fair Housing Policy, which the Metropolitan Council requires for participation in their grant programs for housing projects Page 26 City of Golden Valley 2021 Legislative Priorities Page 26 hll h } 4 it!it Hill III i ` i q IIII Ili� `\VIIIII�IIII . 11 Ilu It r1 ill r IIIIIII t`� �� IIIIVIIII � I I�� i i t� City of Golden Valley '�` 2021 Legislative Priorities MEETING DATE ITEM 12/15/20 CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION Proclamation Recognizing Outgoing Rep. Lyndon Carlson Presentation of Bill Hobbs Award Presentation of MLK Human Rights Contest Winners CONSENT LICENSES Approve CigaretteTobacco License Renewals Approve Therapeutic Massage Facility License Renewals CONSENT BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, &TASK FORCES CONSENT BIDS, QUOTES, CONTRACTS Purchase of a Dump Truck Purchase of Two Police Vehicles Approve Contract with Audit Service JPA with Crystal - 34th Ave Street Improvement (Regent to Kyle in 2021) CONSENT GRANTS& DONATIONS 2020 Annual Grant Update Update Grant Acceptance Policy CONSENT MISCELLANEOUS Approval of Employee Handbook Updates Approve Implementation of Compensation and Classification Study Approve Resolution Rejecting the 2020 Pavement Management Project Bids Desigate Polling Places for the 2021 Election Cycle Resolution Resolution Approving Extension to Temporary Outdoor Service Areas Consideration of Preliminary Resolution -Allocation of Bonding Authority- Golden Gardens Project Approval of 2021 Legislative Priorities PUBLIC HEARING Approve the Proposed 2021 Pavement Management Project Improvements Additional action item after Public Hearing -Accept Feasibility Study and Order Construction of Improvement for the 2021 Pavement Management Project OLD BUSINESS MEETING DATE ITEM NEW BUSINESS Adopt Medium Density Residential (R-3) Zoning Distrcict Density Bonus Policy COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency Administrative Actions 01/05/21 CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION CONSENT LICENSES CONSENT BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, &TASK FORCES CONSENT BIDS, QUOTES, CONTRACTS Approve Professional Services to Update City's 5-Year MS4 Storm Permit (PSA with WSB) Authorize Agreement for the I-394 I&1 Phase 3 Design and Construction Profesional Services with SEH, Inc. CONSENT GRANTS& DONATIONS Approve Resolution to Apply for DNR Habitat Restoration Grant for Briarwood Nature Area CONSENT MISCELLANEOUS Designation of 2021 Official Newspaper- Resolution Designation of Depository for City Funds- Resolution Approval of Use of Credit Cards for Purchases Annual Election of the 2021-2022 Insurance Policy- Resolution Approve 2021 Council Assignments (including BAC, CAC, and Joint Water Commission) and Reimbursements PUBLIC HEARING Subdivision Approval for 7324 Harold Avenue Approval of Conditional Use Permit for 750 Boone Ave N OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency Administrative Actions 01/12/21 COUNCIL MANAGER MEETING 1 Annual Legislative Check-In With Sen. Latz and Rep. Winkler 2 Blue Line Update 3 Discuss Proposed Changes to Dog Leash Ordinance 4 Bike Lane Striping MEETING DATE ITEM 5 Council Review of Future Draft Agendas 01/19/21 CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION CONSENT LICENSES CONSENT BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, &TASK FORCES CONSENT BIDS, QUOTES, CONTRACTS Approve Zane Ave N & Lindsay St SEH Design Service Contract (Tentative) Approve Joint Water Commission Golden Valley Tank Coating Repair Approve Purchase of a Mower CONSENT GRANTS& DONATIONS CONSENT MISCELLANEOUS PUBLIC HEARING OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency Administrative Actions 01/26/21 ANNUAL COUNCIL PLANNING SESSION 1 Annual Council Planning Session