News By Month: December 2020
GVFD Stresses The Importance Of Holiday Fire Safety
December 21, 2020
Recently the Golden Valley Fire Department has responded to multiple fire calls centered around open flame candles and cooking. The GVFD wants to take this time to remind residents to be careful this time of year as holiday celebrations often increase fire risks. 
GV Emergency Will Get An Uprade Before The End Of 2020
December 20, 2020
Starting the week of Dec 28, GV Emergency, the City’s mass emergency notification tool, will be powered by a new program called CodeRED. This change will have little effect on those already enrolled in the service.
City Council Wishes Community A Safe And Happy New Year
December 18, 2020
As 2020 draws to a close, the Golden Valley City Council wishes the community a safe and happy new year.
Love Your Local Businesses This Season
December 18, 2020
Local businesses help make Golden Valley vibrant and resilient and they need support now more than ever. Using County allocated CARES Act funding, Hennepin County and the City of Golden Valley are encouraging residents to shop locally and safely this time of year.
City Council Seeking Golden Valley Representatives To Serve On METRO Blue Line Advisory Committees
December 18, 2020
In August 2020, the Metropolitan Council and Hennepin County announced the METRO Blue Line Extension Light Rail Transit (LRT) project will no longer follow the initially planned route and will need to find an improved route location that does not use approximately 8 miles of freight railroad property as proposed.
Go Green With Your Next Home Improvement Project
December 16, 2020
The City of Golden Valley is developing a Green Building Guide in hopes of encouraging residents to choose ‘greener’ options when performing home improvement projects. Green building is a process that reduces and/or eliminates negative environmental impacts over the course of a building’s life-cycle.
Ice Rinks Will Be Open This Year, Warming Houses Will Not
December 14, 2020
Due to COVID-19, the City of Golden Valley will not open warming houses for the 2020-21 skating season, but rinks will still be maintained at all usual locations.
City Continues Its EAB Management Efforts
December 14, 2020
Since the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) was first identified in Golden Valley in July 2018, several more infested ash trees have been confirmed throughout the community. The City is continuing its EAB management efforts by annually removing and replacing ash trees, conducting public education, and completing tree inventories.
City Looking For Public Input On Facilities Study
December 11, 2020
The City of Golden Valley has published the Facilities Study Open House that details the City’s long-term building needs and it’s plan to meet those needs. Residents are asked to watch the open house below and take the survey by Jan 11.
Golden Valley Fire Department Unveils New Hybrid Vehicle
December 11, 2020
The Golden Valley Fire Department recently rolled out its first hybrid rescue vehicle, introducing the City of Golden Valley’s first hybrid of any kind. The 2020 Ford Explorer went into service Nov 20.
