News By Month: January 2021
Skating Rinks Closed Fri, Jan 15 Due To Poor Conditions
January 15, 2021
Due to the recent rain and snow, skating rinks are in poor condition and are currently closed. Park maintenance staff hope to have the rinks ready for use Sat, Jan 16. 
Signing Up For GV Emergency Is Easy
January 15, 2021
Many residents have already signed up for the new version of GV Emergency. Those who haven’t yet can sign up in just a few minutes.
Last Day To Request A Ticket To The MLK Breakfast Jan 18
January 15, 2021
Residents have until 4:30 pm Jan 15 to request a free virtual ticket to the 31st Annual MLK Breakfast Jan 18, 8:30 am. Residents interested in attending the virtual event can email tromano@goldenvalleymn.gov.
Tree Removals Will Cause Road Closures And Detours Jan 21–22
January 14, 2021
The City’s approved contractor, North Country Tree Solutions, will be performing tree removal on Regent Ave N and Markay Ridge Thu, Jan 21 and Fri Jan 22.
Plow Crews Will Be Out At 2 AM Fri, Jan 15
January 14, 2021
The City’s plow crews plan to begin plowing all roads Jan 15, 2 am and anticipate a second plow of all streets beginning around 9 am.
City Continues Preparing For Jan 14–15 Snow Events
January 13, 2021
The City’s plow crews plan to be out Jan 14, 5 am and will work until 4 pm. The plan for plowing Jan 15 will be made as more information about the amount of snow becomes available.
City Crews Preparing For Forecasted Snow Events
January 13, 2021
In anticipation of the forecasted snow events later this week, the City’s Street Maintenance crews will be out anti-icing roads today.
Attend The Environmental And Human Rights Commission’s Virtual Climate Change Program Jan 28, 6 PM
January 13, 2021
To raise awareness and spark dialogue about the impacts of inequitable access to a clean, healthy environment and environmental amenities, the Golden Valley Environmental Commission (EC) and Human Rights Commission (HRC) are hosting the virtual event “Climate Change in Minnesota: Implications and Disparate Impacts” Jan 28, 6:30–7:30 pm.
Residents Encouraged To Participate In The Metro Blue Line Extension Planning Process
January 13, 2021
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. Public input and participation is needed to accomplish this goal and residents are encouraged to step up.
Early Summer Program Registration Coming Soon
January 12, 2021
Early registration for some youth parks and recreation programs like Summer Playground Adventure, Camp Valley, Mites Playground Adventure, and more will open Tue, Jan 19. Registration can be done online.
