Maria Cisneros

This document presents preliminary master plan concepts for the Golden Valley Municipal Facilities. It explores various planning approaches for the northeast quadrant, addressing project goals, steering committee priorities, and community input. Different options are detailed, including reconfiguring City Hall and Public Safety locations, identifying redevelopment parcels, and considering co-location scenarios for City Hall and the Hennepin County Library.

The meeting agenda included several informal public hearings concerning zoning map amendments for properties located at 208 Meander Road and 4707 Circle Downs, as well as a hearing for a minor subdivision and associated variance for 5317 Glenwood. Other regular business items included the approval of the agenda and minutes from previous meetings, and reports from the Council Liaison.

This document outlines the agenda for the 2023 Annual Council Planning Session for the City of Golden Valley. It includes a reflection on 2022 accomplishments and prioritization of 2023 action steps across five organizational priorities: Strategic Development & Redevelopment, Effective Governance, Infrastructure Maintenance & Enhancement, Financial Wellness, and Community Affairs. The session aims to provide general direction to staff and consider policy alternatives to ensure the community remains vibrant and welcoming.

The meeting addressed several agenda items, including the approval of the agenda and the minutes from the September 12, 2022, meeting. Key discussions centered on an informal public hearing regarding Zoning Text Amendments to allow for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and an informal public hearing concerning a Conditional Use Permit for a drive-thru at 650 Douglas Drive. The Commission recommended approval for a minor lot consolidation request for 4501 Merribee Drive, subject to certain conditions. The Council Liaison provided an update on the swearing in of the new Police Chief and noted upcoming discussions on term limits for Boards and Commissions.

The meeting, conducted in a hybrid format, included the approval of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. Key discussion items involved Off-Street Parking Regulations, where staff presented recommendations concerning parking setbacks, EV requirements, minimums for commercial land uses, and the potential implementation of maximum parking caps, referencing Plymouth's code. The discussion covered consolidation of categories, reducing requirements for certain uses, and the impact of parking decisions on impervious surfaces and on-street parking. The Commission also elected a new Secretary, Commissioner Sophia Ginis. Additionally, there was a discussion regarding the TPT documentary "Jim Crow of the North" to allow for Commissioner feedback. The agenda also covered an Informal Public Hearing concerning Zoning Map Amendments for ten properties at Harold Ave / Winnetka Ave N / Highway 55 to conform with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, which staff recommended be approved to rezone the properties from R-1 to R-3.