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Golden Valley is a Statutory "Plan B" City, with a part-time Mayor and City Council empowered by law to legislate city-wide policy and a full-time City Manager who serves as chief executive. All Council members serve at large to represent the entire community, so residents may contact any one of them to express concerns and opinions. Mayor and Council members are elected in November of odd-numbered years for four-year staggered terms.
Regular Meetings
- first and third Tuesday of each month
- 6:30 pm (unless other notice is given).
- Council Chambers
- 7800 Golden Valley Road
Golden Valley, MN 55427
The public may participate during public comment sections, including the public forum beginning at 6:20 pm. There are in-person and remote options for attending and commenting.
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
View most recent Agendas, Minutes, and Recordings.
Archive
View archived Agendas, Minutes, and Recordings.
Remote Options For Attending & Commenting
- To attend the next meeting on December 5 via Webex, call 1-415-655-0001 and enter meeting code 2464 835 9169 and webinar password 1234.
- For technical assistance, contact the City at 763-593-8007.
- To participate in the meeting during public comment sections, see options below:
- Via web stream - Stream via Webex and use the ‘raise hand’ feature during public comment sections. You will be alerted when it is your time to speak.
- Via phone - Call 1-415-655-0001 and enter meeting code 2464 835 9169 and meeting password 1234. Press *3 to raise your hand during public comment sections. You will be alerted when it is your time to speak. If you incur costs calling into the meeting, you may submit the costs to the City for reimbursement consideration.
2023 Meetings
- Jan 3 (PDF)
- Jan 17 (PDF)
- Feb 7 Special Meeting #1 (PDF)
- Feb 7 Special Meeting #2 (Closed) (PDF)
- Feb 7 (PDF)
- Feb 14 Special Meeting (PDF)
- Feb 21 (PDF)
- Feb 28 (Annual/Joint Meeting) (PDF)
- March 7 Special Meeting (Closed) (PDF)
- March 7 (PDF)
- March 21 (PDF)
- April 4 (PDF)
- April 11 Special Meeting (PDF)
- April 11 Closed Session (PDF)
- April 18 Special Meeting (PDF)
- April 18 (PDF)
- May 2 (PDF)
- May 16 (PDF)
- May 19 Special Meeting (PDF)
- June 6 (PDF)
- June 20 (PDF)
- July 5 Special Meeting (PDF)
- July 5 (PDF)
- July 18 Special Meeting (PDF)
- July 18 (PDF)
- Aug 2 (PDF)
- Aug 8 Closed Session (PDF)
- Aug 15 (PDF)
- Sep 5 (PDF)
- Sep 12 Closed Session (PDF)
- Sep 19 Special Meeting (PDF)
- Sep 19 (PDF)
- Oct 3 (PDF)
- Oct 17 (PDF)
- Nov 8 (PDF)
- Nov 14 Special Closed Session (PDF)
- Nov 14 Special Meeting (PDF)
- Nov 21 (PDF)
- Dec 5 (PDF)
- Dec 19 (PDF)
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Work Sessions
- second Tuesday of each month
- 6:30 pm (unless other notice is given).
- Council Conference Room
- 7800 Golden Valley Road
Golden Valley, MN 55427
No formal actions are taken during work sessions. The public is invited to attend and listen to the discussion; public participation is allowed with approval from the City Council.
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
View most recent and archived Agendas and Minutes/Recordings.
Remote Options For Attending
- To attend the next work session on December 12 via Webex, call 1-415-655-0001 and enter meeting code 2634 985 0952 and webinar password 1234.
- For technical assistance, contact the City at 763-593-8007.
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Additional Meeting Information
Meetings are open to the public unless designated as closed executive sessions to deal with confidential matters such as lawsuits or labor negotiations.
Watch on Channel 16 or Online
Regular City Council meetings are televised live on City Cable Channel 16 and replayed daily at 6:30 pm. Meetings are also webcast live and are available for replay on demand.
Addressing the Council
The public is encouraged to attend all open meetings and can address the Council during Public Hearings and Open Forum.
Running for City Office
Persons interested in running for City Council for the 2023 municipal election are able to file for office with the City Clerk. View requirement on the City Elections & Financial Reports page.
Members
The Mayor and City Council do not have regular hours at City Hall. However, residents can leave phone messages for them on the City's voice mail message system (763-593-8001) or via email (see below).
City Council members also serve as commissioners for the Housing and Redevelopment Authority.
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Shep Harris
MayorPhone: 612-219-8531 (c)Term Expires: 2023
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Sophia Ginis
Council MemberPhone: 612-408-9558 (c)Term Expires: 2023
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Maurice Harris
Council MemberPhone: 612-567-2584 (c)Term Expires: 2023
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Denise La Mere-Anderson
Council MemberPhone: 763-593-8001Term Expires: 2025
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Gillian Rosenquist
Council MemberPhone: 763-529-9279 (h)Term Expires: 2025
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City Council
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City Manager's Department
Physical Address
7800 Golden Valley Road
Golden Valley, MN 55427
Phone: 763-593-3991Fax: 763-593-8109
TTY: 763-593-3968
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8 am to 4:30 pm
Quick Links
State Of The City
- 2023 State of the City (PDF)
- 2023 State of the City (Video)