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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 regular meeting on Oct 6 (Thursday) via Webex, call 1-415-655-0001 and enter meeting code 2456 908 4482.
- 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 2456 908 4482. 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.
2022 Meetings
- Jan 4 (PDF)
- Jan 11 Special Meeting (PDF)
- Jan 18 (PDF)
- Feb 2 (PDF)
- Feb 15 Special Meeting (PDF)
- Feb 15 (PDF)
- Feb 22 (Annual/Joint Meeting) (PDF)
- March 1 Special Meeting (PDF)
- March 1 (PDF)
- March 7 Special Closed Session (PDF)
- March 15 (PDF)
- April 5 (PDF)
- April 12 Special Meeting (PDF)
- April 19 Special Meeting (PDF)
- April 19 (PDF)
- May 3 (PDF)
- May 17 (PDF)
- June 7 Special Closed Session #1 (PDF)
- June 7 Special Closed Session #2 (PDF)
- June 7 (PDF)
- June 21 Special Closed Session (PDF)
- June 21 (PDF)
- July 5 (PDF)
- July 19 (PDF)
- Aug 3 Special Meeting (PDF)
- Aug 3 (PDF)
- Aug 16 Special Closed Session (PDF)
- Aug 16 (PDF)
- Sep 6 Special Closed Session #1 (PDF)
- Sep 6 Special Closed Session #2 (PDF)
- Sep 6 (PDF)
- Sep 13 Special Meeting (PDF)
- Sep 20 Special Meeting (PDF)
- Sep 20 (PDF)
- Oct 6
- Oct 18
- Nov 1
- Nov 15
- Dec 6
- Dec 20
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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 Agendas and Minutes/Recordings.
Archive
View archived Agendas and Minutes/Recordings.
Remote Options For Attending
- To attend the next work session on Oct 11 via Webex, call 1-415-655-0001 and enter meeting code 2462 329 4761.
- 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.
- Shep Harris (2023)
- Maurice Harris (2023)
- Denise La Mere-Anderson (2025)
- Gillian Rosenquist (2025)
- Kimberly Sanberg (2023)
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Shep Harris
MayorPhone: 612-219-8531 (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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Kimberly Sanberg
Council MemberPhone: 612-584-1333 (h)Term Expires: 2023