Physical Development
Physical Development Staff
Physical Development Director
Marc Nevinski
Physical Development Assistant
Sue Schwalbe
Following Minnesota Department of Health guidelines to help slow the spread of COVID-19, the City of Golden Valley will be closed indefinitely. City staff will be working remotely and can be reached by email. We thank you for your understanding.
Golden Valley's Physical Development Department includes the divisions of Engineering, Planning, and
Inspections. The Department consists of 52 full-time employees and 8-10 temporary/seasonal employees.
Physical Development is responsible for planning and economic development; civil engineering and traffic engineering; and building inspections.
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Economic Development Staff
Physical Development Director
+Engineering
Physical Development- Engineering Staff
City Engineer
Assistant City Engineer
Engineering Technicians
Karen Moores
Engineering Assistant
Environmental Resources Supervisor
GIS Specialist
Environmental Specialist
Development & Inspections Assistant
Engineering is responsible for contract management, design, and oversight of the City’s construction and maintenance projects and City facilities associated with private development; mapping, surveying, and infrastructure management; right-of-way management, including coordination with private utility companies; storm water and wetland management; water quality programming; and traffic and transportation engineering. Staff includes a city engineer, one engineering technician, a public works specialist, three engineers, and a GIS technician.
+Inspections
Physical Development-Inspections Staff
Building Official
Building Inspectors
Brian Stemwedel
Inspections Assistant
The Inspections Division provides services to ensure that residential and non-residential buildings are constructed and maintained in accordance with state and local building and fire codes and in ways that uphold national standards for public health, safety, welfare, and basic livability. Such standards help preserve and enhance investments for property owners and maintain community vitality and integrity.
Permits
- Home Project Permits and Forms
- Permit Applications, Forms, & Fees
- Commercial Permits & Licenses
- Contractor Registration
- Project Inspections
+Planning
Physical Development-Planning Staff
Planning Manager
Planner
Planning Assistant
The Planning Division provides day-to-day zoning administration, reviews plans and applications for new developments, and coordinates implementation of the City's Comprehensive Plan. For economic development activities, Planning provides staff services for the City's Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA).
