City of Golden Valley

This document outlines the City of Golden Valley's Pavement Management Capital Improvement Plan, detailing the causes of street deterioration and methods for assessing pavement quality. The plan describes a structured program for maintaining and rehabilitating streets through various repair types and feasibility studies, with a goal to provide long-lasting streets that fit the neighborhood. It also addresses the reduction of Inflow/Infiltration (I/I) in sanitary sewers and includes guidelines for a driveway program, emphasizing community engagement and fiscal responsibility in infrastructure management.

The Council meeting included introductions of new employees and a presentation on the Envisio Strategic Plan Dashboard. The agenda addressed several business license renewals, including gas dispensers and solid waste and recyclables collection, as well as a gambling license exemption for PRISM. Key procurement and contract approvals involved the purchase of Bobcat equipment, a sidewalk repair contract with Safe Step, LLC, and agreements for brush pick-up, rebranding services, and preconstruction services for the Civic Center campus master planning. Additionally, the Council accepted a donation for the Laserfiche Empower Conference, approved the Police Department policy manual, and considered a professional services agreement for a railroad whistle quiet zone study.

The City Council considered and approved Resolution No. 26-013, which granted approval for a Preliminary Planned Unit Development (PUD) requested by Breck School for site improvements at 123 Ottawa Avenue North. The resolution codified the Planning Commission's findings of fact regarding the PUD plan's quality of design, preservation of site characteristics, efficient land use, compatibility with comprehensive plans, and enhancement of public amenities. The approval is subject to several conditions, including execution of a Development Agreement covering PUD amenity points, public art installations, public access to walking trails, public improvements, and execution of necessary easements and performance guarantees. A separate Resolution No. 26-014 approved the Preliminary Plat for the Breck School Addition, contingent upon the approval of the Final PUD. The document also references the City of Golden Valley Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from December 8, 2026, which involved discussion of these PUD and Plat requests, as well as a separate Minor Subdivision and Variance hearing. Key discussion points for the PUD included traffic management strategies, funding for off-site transportation improvements to be detailed in a Development Agreement, and commitments regarding construction staging and environmental protection related to the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission review.

The agenda for the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Commission meeting included a Land Acknowledgement, Roll Call, and approval of the agenda and previous minutes from January 27, 2026. Key discussion items focused on the DEIC 2026 Work Plan, including potential adjustments for an ageism forum and coordinating with the GV Foundation. Further discussions covered planning community events such as the 'Who Can Afford to Live in Golden Valley Forum' and a 'Stronger Together: Community Mutual Aid and Support Event,' as well as strategies for addressing current events. The agenda also included a debrief of the MLK Human Rights Contest, subcommittee updates on City Systems and Communication and Networking, and staff updates on budget spend for 2026.

The meeting agenda for the Police Employment, Accountability, & Community Engagement (PEACE) Commission included a call to order, land acknowledgment, roll call, and approval of the agenda and previous minutes. Key discussion and action items were scheduled for reviewing bylaws and making edits, as well as drafting the PEACE work plan timeline, including desired events and plans. Subcommittee and staff updates were also scheduled.