Community Development

The Community Development Department works to balance Golden Valley's growth and revitalization while ensuring vibrant neighborhoods and top-notch quality of life. This involves handling everything from development reviews and property inspections to business development and neighborhood preservation.

The Community Development team is proud to keep Golden Valley safe, thriving, and beautifully maintained. It consists of the Building Inspections, Engineering, Housing and Economic Development, and Planning/GIS Divisions responsible for the following disciplines:  

  1. Emily Goellner, AICP

    Community & Economic Development Director

  1. Chloe McGuire

    Deputy Community Development Director

Building Inspections Division

Phone: 763-593-8090 | Email Building Inspections Division

  1. Dan Anderson

    Building Official

  1. Candelaria Andrade-Deleg

    Permit Technician

  1. Claire Huisman

    Permit Technician

  1. Bret Eggers

    Building Inspector

  1. Garrett Heins

    Building Inspector

  1. Mike Lockman

    Building Inspector

Engineering & Environment Division

Phone: 763-593-8030 | Email Engineering Division

  1. Michael Ryan

    City Engineer

  1. Caleb Brolsma

    Assistant City Engineer

  1. Fami Abdela

    Engineering Technician II

  1. Chloe Olson

    Engineering Technician II

  1. Carrie Nelson

    Engineering Assistant

Environmental Resources

Phone: 763-593-8030 | Email Engineering Division

  1. Emma Rakestraw

    Environmental Manager

Housing & Economic Development Division

  1. Christine Costello

    Housing and Economic Development Manager

Planning & Sustainability Division

Phone: 763-593-8095 | Email Planning Division

  1. Jacquelyn Kramer

    Senior Planner

  1. Steven Okey

    Associate Planner

  1. Ethan Kehrberg

    Sustainability Specialist

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Division 

  1. Heather Hegi

    GIS & Asset Management Coordinator