09-13-22 Council Work Session AgendaWORK SESSION AGENDA
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Pages
1.All Inclusive Playground Project 2-4
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3.
4.
Contracts for Institution Community Work Crew Programs
Fence Consortium
Review and Continued Discussion of Proposed Budgets and Capital Improvement
Program
a. 2023-2024 Proposed Other Funds & 2023-2032 Capital Improvement Program
b. 2023-2024 Proposed General Fund Budget
c. 2023-2024 Proposed Housing and Redevelopment Budget
d. 2023-2024 Proposed General Fund & HRA Preliminary Levy
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5.Council Review of Future Draft Agendas 49-50
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September 13, 2022 – 6:30 pm
Council Conference Room
Hybrid Meeting
Golden Valley Council Work Session
September 13, 2022
Agenda Item
1. All-inclusive play structure at Brookview Park.
Prepared By
Rick Birno, Parks & Recreation Director
Tim Cruikshank, City Manager
Summary
Resident David Berry will be attending the meeting to discuss opportunities to generate funding for an
all-inclusive play area at Brookview Park. Staff has been working to develop a generic design and an
estimated budget to provide the City Council with an initial concept for the amenity and potential costs
for the project. Arc of Minnesota has reached out and is very interested with partnering with the City of
Golden Valley to support this project through the state legislative process.
There are a number of challenges to be considered:
•Brookview Park is a floodplain and therefore the addition of new playground space and an ADA
access trail from the parking lot will require significant flood mitigation management.
•This new play area will become a destination amenity and therefore create additional parking
pressure at the Brookview.
•Transition improvements will need to be designed and added to some of the current structures.
•100% of the funding required will need to be secured.
Financial Or Budget Considerations
Estimated project budget attached
Supporting Documents
•Generic Design for an All-Inclusive Play Structure at Brookview Park (1 page)
•Estimated Project Budget (1 page)
BROOKVIEW PARK
ALL-INCLUSIVE PLAY STRUCTURE
ESTIMATED PROJECT BUDGET
• Permits, Engineering & Environmental $280,000
• Demo and removal of current equipment to be removed/sidewalk $0 (In-House)
• Excavation & disposal of debris impacted soils $270,000
• Clean fill for excavation and poor soil floodplain areas $260,000
• Drain tile, stabilization fabric, irrigation, electrical, etc. $100,000
• Accessible trail from west parking area $ 40,000
• Play area design fees $ 22,500
• Remove, replace damaged parts, and reinstall % of current play structure $ 75,000
• New transition parts/installation for play amenities from current structure $ 50,000
• Replace current play area sidewalk for ADA compliance $ 50,000
• Final play area base preparation and structure footings $ 50,000
• Rubberized base material and installation $250,000
• All-Inclusive new play structure amenities + delivery $500,000
• Installation of new play structure $100,000
Estimated Total: $2,047,500
Golden Valley Council Work Session
September 13, 2022
Agenda Item
2. Institution Community Work Crew Program
Prepared By
Tim Kieffer, Public Works Director
Rick Birno, Park and Recreation Director
Summary
Staff proposed to use the Institution Community Work Crew (ICWC) program through the State of
Minnesota to construct an outdoor hockey rink at Medley Park. At the September 6, 2022 Council
Meeting, Council voted to table the item for further discussion.
The ICWC program is a voluntary program, where participants apply and are interviewed. Participants
are compensated between $1.00 and $1.50 per hour. The only deduction that may come out of the
compensation is if fines are accessed by the court. If so, they pay half of their wage until the fines are
paid in full. The workers learn job and life skills as part of the program.
Scott Miller from the Minnesota Department of Corrections will attend the meeting to describe the
program and answer any questions.
Financial Or Budget Considerations
The cost for the program is $85.00 per hour.
Supporting Documents
•Contract with the State of Minnesota Institution Community Work Crew Program (3 pages)
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State of Minnesota
Income Contract
SWIFT Contract No.:
This contract is between the State of Minnesota, acting through its Commissioner of Corrections, Institution Community
Work Crew Program, 1450 Energy Park Drive, St. Paul, Minnesota 55108, (“State”), and the City of Golden Valley, 7800
Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota 55427 ("Purchaser"). State and Purchaser may be referred to jointly as
“Parties.”
Recitals
1. Under Minn. Stat. §241.278 the State is empowered to enter into income contracts.
2. The Purchaser is in need of an Institution Community Work Crew (ICWC).
3. The State represents that it is duly qualified and agrees to provide the services described in this contract.
Accordingly, the Parties agree as follows:
Contract
Term of Contract
1.1 Effective date: July 15, 2022, or the date the State obtains all required signatures under Minnesota
Statutes Section 16C.05, subdivision 2, whichever is later.
1.2 Expiration date: July 14, 2024, or until all obligations have been satisfactorily fulfilled, whichever occurs
first.
State’s Duties
The State will:
2.1 Provide crew leader(s) who will supervise up to ten (10) offender crewmembers per ten (10) hour days
of work on dates mutually agreed between parties, including the hour’s crew leaders spend for daily
preparation and communication.
2.2 In coordination with the Purchaser, train each work crew in safety principles and techniques set forth by
the Purchaser and applicable federal, state and local agency requirements. Purchaser agrees that the
State has the responsibility and authority to refuse selected projects if it considers the projects beyond
the skill level of the crewmembers and/or unsafe to perform.
2.3 Provide required personal safety equipment and clothing needed for specific work.
2.4 Screen projects to ensure that appropriate staff are assigned.
Purchaser’s Duties
The Purchaser will
3.1 Obtain all necessary permits or licenses or special authority for all projects that utilize ICWC labor.
3.2 Assign all work and coordinate material purchases and delivery through the ICWC crew leader for projects
to be performed by the State.
3.3 Hire any subcontractors utilized in the project.
3.4 Provide utilities at the work site and set up accounts for the purchase of materials and rental of specialized
tools or equipment needed for the work.
3.5 Meet with the State as necessary to provide project information needed by the State in the performance
of its’ duties.
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Payment
The Purchaser will pay the State for all services performed by the State under this contract as follows:
The Purchaser agrees to pay Eighty-Five dollars and 00/100 ($85.00) for each overtime hour worked by the
ICWC crew, as its share of the cost of providing a crew leader and placing the work crew into service on
the ICWC program during the term of this agreement. Payment will be made no later than the 23rd day
following the last day of the billing period.
Authorized Representative
The State's Authorized Representative is Scott Miller, ICWC Supervisor or his successor, 1450 Energy Park Drive, St. Paul,
Minnesota 55108
The Purchaser’s Authorized Representative is Al Lundstrom, Park Maintenance Superintendent, or his successor. City of
Golden Valley, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota 55427. If the Purchaser’s Authorized Representative
changes at any time during this Contract, the Purchaser must immediately notify the State.
Assignment, Amendments, Waiver, and Contract Complete.
Assignment. The Purchaser may neither assign nor transfer any rights or obligations under this Contract
without the prior consent of the State and a fully executed assignment agreement, executed and
approved by the authorized parties or their successors.
Amendments. Any amendment to this Contract must be in writing and will not be effective until it has
been executed and approved by the authorized parties or their successors.
Waiver. If the State fails to enforce any provision of this Contract, that failure does not waive the provision
or its right to enforce it.
Contract Complete. This Contract contains all negotiations and agreements between the State and the
Purchaser. No other understanding regarding this Contract, whether written or oral, may be used to bind
either party.
Liability
Each party will be responsible for its own acts and behavior and the results thereof.
Government Data Practices.
The Purchaser and State must comply with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minn. Stat. Ch. 13, (or, if the
State contracting party is part of the Judicial Branch, with the Rules of Public Access to Records of the Judicial Branch
promulgated by the Minnesota Supreme Court as the same may be amended from time to time) as it applies to all data
provided by the State under this Contract, and as it applies to all data created, collected, received, stored, used,
maintained, or disseminated by the Purchaser under this Contract. The civil remedies of Minn. Stat. § 13.08 apply to the
release of the data governed by the Minnesota Government Practices Act, Minn. Stat. Ch. 13, by either the Purchaser or
the State.
If the Purchaser receives a request to release the data referred to in this clause, the Purchaser must immediately notify
and consult with the State’s Authorized Representative as to how the Purchaser should respond to the request. The
Purchaser’s response to the request shall comply with applicable law.
Publicity and Endorsement.
Publicity. Any publicity regarding the subject matter of this Contract must identify the State as the
sponsoring agency and must not be released without prior written approval from the State’s Authorized
Representative. For purposes of this provision, publicity includes notices, informational pamphlets, press
releases, information posted on corporate or other websites, research, reports, signs, and similar public
notices prepared by or for the Purchaser individually or jointly with others, or any subcontractors, with
respect to the program, publications, or services provided resulting from this Contract.
Endorsement. The Purchaser must not claim that the State endorses its products or services.
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State Audits.
Under Minn. Stat. § 16C.05, subd. 5, the Purchaser’s books, records, documents, and accounting procedures and
practices relevant to this Contract are subject to examination by the State, the State Auditor, or Legislative Auditor, as
appropriate, for a minimum of six years from the expiration or termination of this Contract.
Governing Law, Jurisdiction, and Venue.
Minnesota law, without regard to its choice-of-law provisions, governs this Contract. Venue for all legal proceedings out
of this Contract, or its breach, must be in the appropriate state or federal court with competent jurisdiction in Ramsey
County, Minnesota.
Termination.
Either party may cancel this Contract at any time, with or without cause, upon 30 days’ written notice to the other party.
1. Purchaser
Print Name: Shep Harris
Signature: NOT APPLICABLE
Title: Mayor Date:
3. State Agency
With delegated authority
Print Name:
Signature:
Title: Date:
2. Purchaser
Print Name: Tim Cruikshank
Signature: NOT APPLICABLE
Title: City Manager Date:
4. Commissioner of Administration
As delegated to The Office of State Procurement
Print Name:
Signature:
Title: Date:
Admin ID:
Golden Valley Council Work Session
September 13, 2022
Agenda Item
3. Fence Consortium Joint Powers Agreement
Prepared By
John Crelly, Fire Chief
Virgil Green, Police Chief
Tim Kieffer, Public Works Director
Summary
A Fence Consortium was recently established to provide anti-scale fencing around city facilities. The
goal is to de-escalate the potential tensions and try to reduce the non-tangibles associated with critical
incidents.
Anti-scale fencing was one of the tools used during previous critical incidents. The fencing provided a
gap between protesters and city facilities allowing police to observe from a greater distance. One of
the problems identified during post-incident assessments was the delay in deploying the fencing.
The fencing would be leased and stored in the seven-county metropolitan area so it can be deployed
within hours, not days, after the decision has been made to mobilize. Cities that join the consortium
will use Public Works staff to erect the fencing.
Financial Or Budget Considerations
The annual cost to be a member of the Fence Consortium is approximately $12,500, depending on the
number of agencies join. The price will decrease or increase as the number of agencies change. There
is an additional pre-determined cost if the fencing is deployed.
Supporting Documents
• Fence Consortium Joint Powers Agreement PowerPoint (31 pages)
• Fence Consortium Quick Facts (3 pages)
• Fence Consortium Talking Points (1 page)
Fencing Consortium JPA
How it started
Fall 2020 Hennepin Chiefs of Police internal discussions
Spring 2021 formal working group started
Quickly grew beyond just Hennepin to Metro Region
As quickly as possible (hours, not days) get anti-scale
fencing up around the police department after a no-
notice, critical incident
Current constraining factors
Fencing product availability
Timely response capability
Transportation of fencing to site
Staffing/equipment for setup
Fence Working Group Timeline
2021 June/July –Fencing experts
Metropolitan Airports Commission
US Secret Service
2021 August/September –Met with vendors
ARX Perimeters (ARX), Premiere Global Productions (PGP), Long Fence, Hercules
2021 October
Decision on vendors, preparation work to get cost info
Start logistics conversations
2021 November/December
Start legal consortium (JPA) framework
Continued logistics/cost info work
2021 January/February
Continued JPA development
Continued logistics/map development
2021 March/April
JPA finalized
Pursued State funding
2022 September –Consortium formally starts
Demo Fence Panels
Anti-scale fence basics
Gaps between fence
sheet metal too small
for fingers to get
through (hence harder
to climb)
Base that extends on
both sides of the fence
to provide stability. If
people are standing on
the platform, their
weight helps hold the
fence in place
No bolts or other
exposed hardware
Metal frame on all
sides of fence
sheet, providing
uniform mesh
strength (fence is
basically a see-
through wall)
8’ tall, 4’ wide panels that are
locked together
Concrete barriers not
essential for setup (thus
quicker and more flexible
over different surfaces)
Heavy equipment only needed
for loading/unloading from
semi. Setup is all manual labor
Why anti-scale fencing?
Provide physical separation between law enforcement
and protestors
Promotes improved mental health environment for all
(reduce PTSD)
Pre-plan and standardize perimeter layout
Why anti-scale fencing?
Reduce the need for crowd control measures to be used
for violent or destructive actors
Improved safety for all
Minimize potential impact on adjacent properties
Crowd control measures are seen as escalating
Another tool for facilitating peaceful protests
Why anti-scale fencing?
Create a space for protesting
Not seen as officers vs. protestors, but protestors just
protesting (including optics)
Supports efforts to coordinate/communicate with specific
protest groups and organizers ahead of time
Improved distinction between legal protestors and
violent or destructive actors
Officers in riot gear are more likely to be able to remain
out of sight of legal protestors
Why anti-scale fencing?
Reduce resource demands committed to one location
Local law enforcement agencies are too small to handle
large-scale civil disturbance
Potentially need fewer officers for security at the site
Free up more resources to continue to respond to calls for
service in impacted community
Takes into consideration that protests may be a protracted
event
Why a Consortium?
Cost
Staffing resources through mutual aid
Provide experienced leadership for fence deployment
operations
Unified command structure across professions and
agencies
Consortium fencing package
Only ARX and PGP considered moving forward
Consortium only providing outer layer of fencing
8’ tall, 4’ wide anti-scale fence
16’ vehicle gates (two 8’ wide panels with casters in
middle)
Each member would be allotted up to 4 vehicle gates as part
of the standard package
4’ pedestrian doors (built into fence)
Each member would be allotted up to 5 doors as part of the
standard package
Logistics
Vendor
Would own and store enough fencing in 7 County metro
area to cover largest consortium PD
Would be responsible for transporting the fence from the
storage area to the site (and back)
Consortium
PW staffing for unloading and setting up fence
PD mutual aid/field force could be used to secure area
during setup
The Fence Deployment team would train 3 times a year (1
day each) so they are experienced at setup
Staffing
Each member city would have some of their PW staff
assigned to the fence deployment team (1-3 people)
Statewide PW Mutual Aid Pact
Team total strength around 90 people
Each member city would cover their own PW staff time
For training (3 days per year)
For deployments (would likely be OT)
Just like PD or FD mutual aid
PD and FD staffing would be based on need and
conditions using existing agreements
Cost development
All these factors impact cost
Fencing storage location(s)
Fencing transportation
Fence response time
Amount of fencing, gates, and doors
Working group prioritized these factors
Balance needs with associated costs
As the Consortium grows, the opportunity is there to
increase the fence amount, speed up the response time, or
other facts with impact of the associated cost being spread
out more among more agencies.
Cost splitting
Each consortium member provides a map with their
needs
8’ high fence length
Location of vehicle gates
Location of pedestrian doors
The length to cover largest PD is determined
Each City pays their percentage of the actual cost based
on their percentage of the total fence length
Numbers (as of 8/18/22)
20 agencies have joined the Consortium
55 agencies have made maps
98,246 feet in total need
Largest PD = 4,170 feet
Based on maps, not who has officially joined, so it may change
Contract amounts
4,500 feet of fencing (again, may change based on who joins)
10 pedestrian doors
8 vehicle gates
Breakdown
All agencies that provided maps are between 0.47% to 4.04% of
total fence length, which means this is also the percent they pay if
everyone were to join the Consortium
Median is 1.65%
Fence availability concern
Fence is ONLY for no-notice, critical incidents
Not for planned protests, protecting courthouses for trials,
festivals, etc.
The Fence Consortium Board will be establishing
parameters for what a “critical incident” is
With input from members
Anticipated to be a tight scope
Everyone is concerned about when they need the fence, it not
being available
Because the Consortium has enough fencing for the largest
PD, there is built-in capacity (current plan is for 4,500 feet)
The majority (36 of 55) of PD’s are 2,000 feet or less
Cost if fence is deployed
Due to the concerns about the on-going cost agencies
would pay and potential they would never need to use the
fencing, every effort was made to make the on-going cost
as low as possible
To do this, costs associated with deployments will be paid
by the receiving agency
Truly makes the annual cost an “availability cost”
Still would be no cost to receiving agency for labor setting
up the fence
Built into the Consortium structure
Saves thousands of dollars
Receiving agency would pay
Monthly cost for deployed fence, gates, doors
Lower than monthly rate if directly contracted with vendor
In addition to annual Consortium cost
Fixed amount established in vendor contract
Vendor loading cost (at storage facility)
For deployment
Vendor unloading cost (at storage facility)
For recovery/demobilization
Freight for deployment
900 to 1,000 feet of fence per semi truck
Freight for recovery/demobilization
What’s the incentive to join?
Fencing availability
Lower freight cost than from Chicago
One call for response
No quick response vendor charge
Trained team to manage and deploy fencing
Established relationships
Established response procedure
No labor cost
External resources brought in to setup fence
Keeps agency resources available to respond to other needs
Why can’t Consortium just buy fence?
Storage should be inside
Access in the winter
Protecting fence
Vegetation cannot grow through it
Animals cannot build in it
Transportation challenges
Semi-trucks hold 900 to 1,000 feet of fencing
Need to have trailers DOT certified annually
Smaller trailers would take many more trips and require more
resources
Storage location concerns
Who stores it? Insurance? Space rental costs?
24/7/365 commitment to provide access
State Funding ask
State funding for the purchase of anti-scale fencing for
the Fencing Consortium will significantly reduce the on-
going cost each Consortium member will pay for the
availability, storage, maintenance, and transportation of
the fence.
This reduction in cost will improve equitable access to this
de-escalation and safety tool for communities across not
only the Seven County Metro area, but also the state as a
whole.
$5 million is the ask
Did not pass in 2022, will try again in 2023
If Consortium gets State Funding
The line item costs for the fencing availability (lease)
would go away once the fence was purchased
This would result in a savings of over 50% of the annual
cost
There would still be a yearly cost
Storing, maintaining, transporting the fencing
Insurance, financial/audits, other misc. costs
Target would be to purchase 10,000 feet of fencing
Would be able to accommodate additional members (since
cost would go down significantly)
Provides extra capacity for simultaneous deployments
Board Membership
Five people
2 Police
1 Fire
1 Public works
1 Emergency management
Two year terms
3 in one year
2 in second year
Elections will take place every year
There are no term limits
Hopefully get some long term consistency
Initial Board
Ryan Murphy (SPPD)
Ryan Seibert (Chaska PD)
Ward Parker (Eden Prairie FD)
Dan Ruiz (Brooklyn Park PW)
Doug Berglund (Washington County EM)
Term
Three positions July 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022
Have elections this fall (1 LE)
Two positions July 1, 2022 through December 31, 2023
Have elections in 2023 (1 LE)
Communities without their own PD’s
If they are a Joint Powers LE agency
The community where the PD is physically located in needs to
be part of the PW Mutual Aid Pact
If they do not have PW Staff, then the County needs to be a part of the
PW Pact
If they have a sub-station this same approach applies for the
sub-station
If they contract with the County for LE and have their own
PW staff
The community needs to be part of the PW Pact
If the County provides LE services and they do not have PW
staff
The County needs to be part of the PW Pact
Why does Original Member matter?
September 2, 2022 is deadline to be Original Member
If agency is not an Original Member
The Board votes to accept EVERY new member
Additional Members are required to pay a Surcharge to
the Fencing Consortium in the amount determined by
the Board, and to comply with such additional
requirements as may reasonably be imposed by the
Board.
This is a “check” against an agency waiting until they
have a Critical Incident and then wanting to join
Basically: pay to play
To join
1.Develop an approved fence layout pre-plan
2.Be a member of the Statewide Public Works Mutual Aid
Pact
3.Have governing body adopt a resolution joining the
Fencing Consortium
Requested Council action
Council is being asked to:
Motion approving the resolution adopting the
Fencing Consortium Joint Powers Agreement
Questions?
Fence Consortium Quick Facts
Issue Summary
Recent civil unrest incidents in Minnesota and other states have shown that the rapid deployment of anti-scale
fencing is a crucial tool in de-escalating tensions during critical issues. Anti-scale fencing allows for the creation
of safe spaces which will ensure protection of the first amendment right to protest while also protecting
government infrastructure, first responders, and members of the public.
However, there is not currently an adequate supply of anti-scale fencing in the state of Minnesota.
Background
In the spring of 2021, a significant number of public agency professionals (with police, fire, public works, and
emergency management backgrounds) joined together to form a Fence Working Group to explore the identified
challenges and develop a collective path forward.
The Fence Working Group’s efforts have led to the formation of a Fence Consortium. The Fence Consortium is
made up of local government agencies (members) that jointly contract with a fencing vendor for the availability,
storage, maintenance, and transportation of anti-scale fencing (including vehicle gates and pedestrian doors).
The Consortium will have, at a minimum, enough fencing for the largest police department building in the
Consortium. However, the Consortium has the flexibility to increase the amount of fencing, gates, and doors as
additional local governments join the Consortium.
Cost Request
The Fence Consortium is requesting $5 million dollars from the State of Minnesota for the purchase of anti-scale
fencing and associated vehicle gates and pedestrian doors. The Consortium has a structure in place for the on-
going storage, maintenance, and transportation of the anti-scale fencing so that the State’s investment will be
fully realized for local governments that choose to be a part of the Consortium. While the Fence Consortium as
currently organized will allow some communities to have access to this de-escalation and safety resource, access
would be inequitable due to the on-going significant cost of anti-scale fencing. Simply put, some communities
cannot afford to join the Consortium if they must fund the initial investment in obtaining the equipment. State
investment in this resource will significantly reduce the cost barrier for local governments to join the
Consortium.
State funding for the purchase of anti-scale fencing for the Fencing Consortium will significantly reduce the on-
going cost each Consortium member will pay for the storage, maintenance, and transportation of the anti-scale
fence. This reduction in cost will improve equity in accessibility to this de-escalation and safety tool for
communities across not only the Seven County Metro area, but also the state as a whole.
Partners
Over fifty agencies from throughout the seven county (Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington, Dakota, Chaska,
Scott) metro area have been engaged with the Fence Working Group since the start of the summer of 2021.
Many have indicated their intent to join the Fence Consortium. More importantly, if funding is secured to
provide for the purchase of the anti-scale fencing, vehicle gates, and pedestrian doors, the largest cost barrier
will be removed and it is anticipated that many more agencies would be able to join the Consortium.
Prerequisites
Any agency participating in the Fence Consortium must be a member of the Statewide Public Works Mutual Aid
Pact. Police and fire agency resources must be members of relevant mutual aid agreements.
Best Practice Application
This de-escalation and safety tool is only available in this reasonably viable structure due to the collaborative
work of all the local agencies that are part of the Fence Consortium. The Consortium model provides for the
availability of anti-scale fencing to local government agencies quickly and with a known cost structure.
Additionally, due to the established nature of the Consortium it will have an experienced and coordinated
command structure that has planned for operational logistics and tactical planning associated with fence
deployment in response to a no-notice event.
Anticipated Costs of Inaction
When a local agency has a critical incident and deploys fencing to protect facilities that local agency is basically
writing a blank check. The cost that agency will pay is based on whatever the market rate is at that time for the
selected product, transportation and labor costs, and the open-ended on-going monthly cost for the duration
the fence is deployed. This cost will easily be in the tens of thousands of dollars, and more likely in the hundreds
of thousands of dollars, depending on the fencing type selected and the duration of deployment. The Fence
Consortium addresses these issues by making the anti-scale fence available, providing for labor and
transportation costs, and establishing a pre-incident cost for deployment.
Consequences of Inaction
From a non-financial standpoint, without a physical barrier law enforcement and protestors there are a wide
variety of potential impacts which may include:
1) An inability to create physical separation between law enforcement and protestors
2) Need for crowd control measures to be used
3) Lack of clear, designated spaces for legal protesting
4) Significant public safety resources consumed at a single location
Ability to Stage the Proposed Solution
The Fence Working Group has already drafted procedures for the Fence Consortium to use. These procedures
cover the logistics, training, personnel and equipment resources needed for the deployment and demobilization
of anti-scale fencing. As noted previously, the Consortium has a structure in place for the on-going storage,
maintenance, transportation of the anti-scale fencing as well as procedures for the deployment and
demobilization of the anti-scale fencing resources. The State’s investment in the Fence Consortium’s efforts will
be fully realized for local governments that choose to be a part of the Consortium. Keeping in mind that the
choice for local governments to participate will be easier as the State’s investment will significantly reduce the
largest barrier for access to this de-escalation and safety resource.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is anti-scale fencing?
Anti-scale fencing is a temporary fencing solution that can be deployed in response to a non-planned, critical
incident.
Why is anti-scale fencing important?
Anti-scale fencing provides the following benefits:
• Improves physical safety for everyone by providing a safe space for legal protests while also protecting
government infrastructure
• Promotes an improved mental health environment for all participants
• Reduces the need for law enforcement tactics that are seen as escalatory such as riot gear and crowd
control measures(I)
• Allows for an improved distinction between legal protestors and “violent and destructive actors” (I)
• Local law enforcement agencies are too small to handle large-scale civil disturbances, the fencing may
allow for reduced resources needs at a single location(I)
What is the Fence Consortium?
The Fence Consortium is a multi-agency Joint Powers Agreement that will provide a framework for the
management, storage, and rapid deployment of anti-scale fencing in the event of a non-planned, critical
incident. Over fifty agencies from throughout the seven-county metro area have indicated a willingness to join
the consortium. However, the initial cost of obtaining the fencing equipment is a barrier to other agencies
joining.
What is the Fence Consortium Asking for?
The Fence Consortium is asking for $5,000,000 from the State of Minnesota for the initial acquisition of the
required equipment (fences, vehicle gates and pedestrian doors).
This investment will improve equity in accessibility to this de-escalation and safety tool for communities across
not only the Seven County Metro area, but also the entire state.
References
I. An External Review of the State’s Response to the Civil Unrest in Minnesota From May 26 – June 7,
2020, Wilder Research, March 2022
II. City of Minneapolis An After-Action Review of City Agencies’ Responses to Activities Directly
Following George Floyd’s Death on May 25, 2020, Hillard Heintze, March 2022
III. MAINTAINING FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS AND PUBLIC SAFETY IN NORTH MINNEAPOLIS An After-
Action Assessment of the Police Response to Protests, Demonstrations, and Occupation of the
Minneapolis Police Department’s Fourth Precinct, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OFFICE OF
COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES CRITICAL RESPONSE INITIATIVE, 2017
IV. Crowd Management, International Association of Chiefs of Police, April 2019
Fence Consortium Talking Points
The intent of the Fencing Consortium is to provide anti-scale fencing within hours, not days, around potentially impacted
government building(s) in response to a critical incident. The goal of the anti-scale fencing is to de-escalate the potential
tensions and try to reduce/eliminate the non-tangibles associated with civil unrest such as:
1) Provide physical separation between law enforcement and protestors
a. Promotes improved mental health environment for all (reduce PTSD)
b. Pre-plan and standardize perimeter layout
2) Reduce the need for crowd control measures to be used
a. Improved safety for all
b. Minimize potential impact on adjacent properties
c. Crowd control measures are seen as escalating
d. Another tool for law enforcement facilitating peaceful protests
3) Create a space for protesting
a. Not seen as officers vs. protestors, but protestors just protesting (including optics)
b. Supports efforts to coordinate/communicate with specific protest groups and organizers ahead of time
c. Improved distinction between legal protestors and “violent and destructive actors” (I)
d. Officers in riot gear and with crowd control measures are more likely to be able to remain out of sight of
legal protestors
4) Reduce resource demands committed to one location
a. Local law enforcement agencies are too small to handle large-scale civil disturbance
b. Potentially need fewer officers for security at the site
c. Free up more resources to continue to respond to calls for service in impacted community
d. Takes into consideration that protests may be protracted event
The purpose and structure of the Fence Consortium is to provide experienced leadership for fence deployment
operations across multiple jurisdictions in a unified command structure and coordinate during the deployment of anti-
scale fencing. This includes considering and planning for operational logistics and tactical planning associated with fence
deployment. The Fence Consortium itself is a multi-agency, pre-planned, coordinated resource management system to
continue efforts to minimize multiple local and state agencies from being over-extended.
As it is currently proposed, the Fence Consortium will only have enough anti-scale fencing for the largest Consortium
member. State funding to support this multi-agency emergency response and training effort will result in the purchase
of anti-scale fencing which will not only considerably reduce the on-going cost to Consortium members (improving
equitable access to this de-escalation tool), but also allow for multiple facilities to have fencing at the same time.
References
I. An External Review of the State’s Response to the Civil Unrest in Minnesota From May 26 – June 7, 2020, Wilder
Research, March 2022
II. City of Minneapolis An After-Action Review of City Agencies’ Responses to Activities Directly Following George
Floyd’s Death on May 25, 2020, Hillard Heintze, March 2022
III. MAINTAINING FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS AND PUBLIC SAFETY IN NORTH MINNEAPOLIS An After-Action
Assessment of the Police Response to Protests, Demonstrations, and Occupation of the Minneapolis Police
Department’s Fourth Precinct, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OFFICE OF COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING
SERVICES CRITICAL RESPONSE INITIATIVE, 2017
IV. Crowd Management, International Association of Chiefs of Police, April 2019
Golden Valley Council Work Session
September 13, 2022
Agenda Item
4. Review and Continued Discussion of Proposed Budgets and Capital Improvement Program
a. 2023-2024 Proposed Other Funds & 2023-2032 Capital Improvement Program
b. 2023-2024 Proposed General Fund Budget
c. 2023-2024 Proposed Housing and Redevelopment Budget
d. 2023-2024 Proposed General Fund & HRA Preliminary Levy
Prepared By
Sue Virnig, Finance Director
Summary
Staff will give a presentation on the 2023-2024 Proposed Biennial Budget and 2023-2032 Capital
Improvement Program. At the September 20 Council Meeting, the Council will vote on a total proposed
tax levy and a proposed 2023-2024 budget. This amount will be used for the Proposed 2023 Tax
Statement that is mailed mid-November to all Golden Valley parcels.
Financial Or Budget Considerations
The preliminary levies will be discussed along with the proposed tax impact on the median home value.
Supporting Documents
• 2023-2024 Proposed City Levy (2 pages)
• 2022-2023 Proposed HRA Levy (1 page)
RESOLUTION 22-XX
ADOPTING THE PROPOSED 2023-24 BUDGET AND
PROPOSED TAX LEVY PAYABLE IN 2023
WHEREAS, State Law requires the certification of a proposed budget and proposed
tax levies no later than September 30, 2022; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has met and discussed the proposed budget and tax
levy; and
WHEREAS, the debt service levy as established in the bond documents for the
General Obligation Bonds, Series 2016C (B2822), the amount of $391,085.63 will not be
levied in 2022 due to the utilization of the franchise fees collected from gas and electric
utilities, and
WHEREAS, the debt service levy as established in the bond documents for the
General Obligation Bonds, Series 2019A (B2891), will contribute the savings of a reduced
levy amount of $18,288.82 will not be levied in 2022, and
WHEREAS, the debt service levy as established in the bond documents for the
General Obligation Bonds, Series 2017B (B2825A), the amount of $20,093.37 will not be
levied due to the utilization of the internal state aid monies.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that there is hereby levied upon all taxable
property located within the City of Golden Valley the following amounts:
General Tax Levy $25,020,520
Bonded Debt Levy:
Brookview Center 1,218,300
Street Improvement Bonds 4,858,753
TOTAL Tax Levy $31,097,573
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City Clerk shall certify to the Hennepin County
Auditor a copy of this resolution approving the property tax levies for collection in 2023 for
the City of Golden Valley.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the proposed 2023 budget of the General Fund
is $27,856,145 and the proposed 2023 budget is approved in concept only.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council declares its intent to take all
necessary actions legally permissible to the submission and approval of the City’s budget
and property tax levies both proposed and final.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Golden Valley, Minnesota on September 20,
2022.
/s/Shepard M. Harris___________
Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/Theresa Schyma_______
Theresa Schyma, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 22-XX
ADOPTING THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BUDGET
AND ESTABLISHING THE PROPOSED TAX LEVY PAYABLE IN 2023
WHEREAS, The Golden Valley Housing and Redevelopment Authority
(the “HRA”) has authorities and powers according to MN Statutes, Sections
469.001 to 469.047. MS Statutes, Section 469.033, subd. 6 grants the HRA the
power to levy and collect taxes subject to a resolution of consent from the Golden
Valley City Council for a set period and,
WHEREAS, The Golden Valley HRA on September 21, 2021, Approved
Resolution 21-74 Approving Granting Consent Intent for HRA Levy for a Housing
Program, and
WHEREAS, The HRA, is requesting to adopt the proposed 2023-24 HRA
budget and levy payable in 2023 and requests the City of Golden Valley
approves Intent for the HRA Budget and Levy.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Housing and
Redevelopment Authority as follows:
Section I. That there is proposed levy upon all taxable real and personal
property in the City of Golden Valley, a tax rate sufficient to produce the amount
as follows:
HRA HOUSING FUND LEVY $ 245,000
Section 2. That the proposed budget is as follows:
HRA HOUSING FUND $ 241,000
Adopted by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Golden Valley,
Minnesota this 20th day of September 2022.
/s/Gillian Rosenquist__________
Gillian Rosenquist, Chair
ATTEST:
/s/Timothy J. Cruikshank______________
Timothy J. Cruikshank, Executive Director
Review of Future Draft Agendas
Meeting & Item Info
September 20, 2022 City Council Special Meeting - 5:15 PM
Commissioner Interviews
Discussion Regarding Appointments
Adjournment
September 20, 2022 HRA Meeting - 6:30 PM
Consent Agenda
Receive and File Previous Quarter's Financial Reports
Public Hearing
Old Business
New Business
Approve Proposed General Fund Budget & Levy
September 20, 2022 City Council Meeting - 6:30 PM
1A - Pledge of Allegiance and Land Acknowledgement
Presentation
New Employee Introductions
(Tentative) Global Golden Valley Ukrainian Flag
Consent - Licenses
General Business License - THC Retail Establishments
New Liquor License - Nong's Thai Cusine
Consent - Boards, Commissions, and Task Forces
Board/Commission Appointments
Approve BAC and CAC Commissioner TBD
Approve BCWMC Commissioner TBD
Consent - Bid, Quotes, and Contracts
Fencing Consortium JPA
Purchase of Marked Squad Cars
Approve Institution Community Work Crew Program
Approve Agreement for Medley Park Storm Water Project. Contractor TBD
Approve End User Agreement for the Security System at City Hall with Verkada
Artessa - Approve Affordable Housing Agreement
Consent - Grants and Donations
Resolution to Accept 2022 Active Living Equipment Program Grant Funds for the Medley Park Community Garden
Resolution to Accept Donation from the Golden Valley Crime Prevention Fund
Resolution and Agreement TBRA and DEED funding disbursal agreements
Consent - Miscellaneous
Approve Lockup Easements (Permanent and Temporary)
Adopt Resolution Approving Final Plat for Artessa Golden Valley
Set Date for Proposed Property Tax Levy Payable 2023 and 2023-2024 Budget
Public Hearing
Old Business
New Business
Adopt Preliminary Budget and Tax Levy - Resolution
Second Consideration of ordinance amending the master fee schedule to include Grant Administration Fees
- Resolution approving the summary publication of the ordinance
October 6, 2022 City Council Meeting (Thursday) - 6:30 PM
1A - Pledge of Allegiance and Land Acknowledgement
Presentation
Meeting & Item Info
Proclamation - Recognizing October 10th as Indigenous Peoples Day
Minneapolis Chamber Update
(Tentative/Placeholder) Presentation by Hennepin EMS Medical Director
Consent - Licenses
Consent - Boards, Commissions, and Task Forces
Consent - Bid, Quotes, and Contracts
Approve Amendment No. 1 to Hennepin County Emergency Services Unit (ESU) Multijurisdictional Tactical Response Team
Cooperative Agreement
Perpich Center Easement Agreement
Consent - Grants and Donations
Consent - Miscellaneous
Appointment of Additional Election Judges and Student Judges for General Election - Resolutions
Public Hearing
Special Assessments - Delinquent Utility Bills - Resolution
Special Assessments - Miscellaneous Charges - Resolution
Old Business
New Business
First Consideration to Approve Ordinance to Update Stormwater Management Chapter 107
October 11, 2022 City Council Work Session - 6:30 PM
Annual Fee Schedule Review
Human Services Commission Transition to Community Services Commission
Council Review of Future Draft Agendas
October 18, 2022 City Council Meeting - 6:30 PM
1A - Pledge of Allegiance and Land Acknowledgement
Presentation
New Employee Introductions/Swearing-In Ceremony
Consent - Licenses
Consent - Boards, Commissions, and Task Forces
Consent - Bid, Quotes, and Contracts
Approve PSA for the City Hall Lunchroom remodel. Contractor TBD
Approve Interfund Loan for Irrigation System at Brookview Golf Course
Consent - Grants and Donations
Consent - Miscellaneous
Receive and File Previous Quarter's Financial Reports
Public Hearing
Old Business
New Business
Second Consideration to Approve Ordinance to Update Stormwater Management Chapter 107
First consideration of ordinance to amend language regarding term limits for City boards and commissions
October 28, 2022 Special City Council Training Session (Friday) - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
City Council Training Session