News By Category: Community
Council Approves New Recycling And Organics Contract
October 21, 2021
At its Oct 19 meeting, the Golden Valley City Council approved a new contract with Republic Services for residential curbside recycling and organics recycling beginning January 2022. Recycling pick up will remain on an every-other-Friday schedule, and organics recycling will be picked up every Friday beginning January 7, 2022. 
Meet The City’s DEIC Members At The Oct 28 Equity Forum
October 19, 2021
The City’s next equity forum, Oct 28, 6–7:30 pm will feature a presentation and discussion on the City’s equity plan and an introduction of the new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission. The event will be held virtually via Cisco Webex and will have an opportunity for attendees to participate at home.
Direct Balloting Begins Oct 26 At City Hall
October 19, 2021
Although absentee voting began last month, voters will be able to deposit their completed absentee ballot into a ballot counter at City Hall Oct 26–Nov 1. Voting machines will record votes as they are turned in but will not report results until after polls close on Election Day, Nov 2.
Attend Monthly Adult 55+ Presentations Each Month At Brookview
October 18, 2021
Golden Valley residents are welcomed to attend any of the monthly Adult 55+ presentations at Brookview. In October, Money Matters is scheduled Oct 21, 10 am and Coffee Talk is scheduled Oct 27, 10 am.
City Partners With Hennepin County For Embedded Social Worker Program
October 18, 2021
To further their commitment to mental and community health, the City of Golden Valley and its Police Department recently partnered with Hennepin County Sherriff’s Office and Behavioral Health to pilot the 911 Embedded Social Worker program. The program objectives are to provide targeted support to people in crisis and training to 911 dispatchers who manage mental health-related calls.
City-Wide Fall Street Sweeping Begins Today
October 18, 2021
The City began its fall street sweeping Mon, Oct 18 to clean up leaves and other debris before the first snowfall.
October Is Sudden Cardiac Arrest Month
October 14, 2021
Sudden Cardiac Arrest can happen to anyone and when you least expect it. October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest Month and the Golden Valley Fire Department (GVFD) wants to ensure all residents know what to do when the unexpected happens.
Golden Valley Firefighter Honored For Efforts To Help End Lung Disease
October 13, 2021
A Golden Valley firefighter will be featured in the American Lung Association’s 2022 Fight For Air Climb Firefighter Calendar that honors local heroes and supports its vision of a world free of lung disease. Battalion Chief Ken Bence has participated in the Minnesota Lung Association’s annual Fight For Air Climb 14 times, raising more than $75,000.
Meet The Police Chief Search Consultant Oct 14 At Brookview
October 9, 2021
At its Sept 21 meeting, the City Council approved a contract with executive search consultant America’s Best Strategic Security Group (ABSS) to lead the recruitment process for Golden Valley’s next police chief. Community members are invited to meet the consultant and share their thoughts on important qualities for the next chief at an open house Oct 14, 6–8 pm, at Brookview (316 Brookview Pkwy).
City Clarifies Police Staffing Levels
October 8, 2021
In response to questions from community members regarding staffing levels at the Golden Valley Police Department (GVPD), representatives from the GVPD and City administration met to clarify the issue and provide answers to the public.
