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Rising TIDES Makes Recommendations To City Council
July 13, 2020
Rising TIDES, the City’s equity task force, presented its final recommendations report to the City Council at the June 9 Council/Manager meeting. At its June 16 regular meeting, the Council accepted the report. 
Council Sets Direction On Organics Hauling
July 13, 2020
At its June 9 work session, the Golden Valley City Council gave staff direction to move forward with a curbside organics collection program based on recommendations by the City’s Environmental Commission.
Watch The 2022 Pavement Management Program Open House
July 13, 2020
Residents interested in the City’s Pavement Management Program (PMP) are encouraged to watch the 2022 PMP Open House to learn more about one of the last phases of this 25+ year project.
2020 Views Of The Valley Photo Contest Winners
July 10, 2020
The 2020 Views of the Valley brought in a large array of great photos and judging is finally complete. This year’s top prize for the Views Of The Valley Photo Contest went to “Skilled Worker,” a photo by Susan Ramlet depicting a bee who clearly is not able to work from home.
Hennepin County Offers Virtual Fix-It Clinics
July 9, 2020
Hennepin County is offering virtual fix-it clinics get help residents with their broken items and help them learn valuable repair skills.
Residents Can Absentee Vote By Mail Now, In-Person Aug 4–10
July 9, 2020
Absentee Voting by mail is available now for the August 11 State Primary. In-person Absentee Voting at City Hall begins Aug 4.
Wirth Parkway Closed For Resurfacing
July 7, 2020
Theodore Wirth Parkway between Golden Valley Rd and 29th Ave N is closed for Phase 1 of a City of Minneapolis resurfacing project that is expected to last four weeks. Traffic will be detoured via Golden Valley Rd, Penn Ave, and 29th Ave N (see detour map below).
GVHSC Seeking Local Organizations To Allocate Funding For 2021
July 7, 2020
The Golden Valley Human Service Commission (GVHSC) is looking for local human service organizations to apply for 2021 funding. The deadline to apply is July 31, 2020.
Join The City’s Partners In Energy Planning Team
July 7, 2020
The City of Golden Valley is in need of residents and local business owners and leaders for its Xcel Energy Partners In Energy (PIE) Planning Team. Applications can be found on the City website and submitted to eeckman@goldenvalleymn.gov.
Brookview Lawn Bowling Opens July 3
July 2, 2020
Brookview Lawn Bowling will open Friday, July 3 , 2-8 pm, with additional guidelines and safety measures based on Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) recommendations to slow the spread of COVID-19.
