Timeline

Milestones Along the Way

  • On November 17, 2026, the City Council will consider contracts for Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) and Architect/Engineer for the new public works facility.

    On August 1, 2026, the City of Golden Valley acquired 6110 Olson Memorial Hwy, the second of two properties needed for its future public works campus, clearing the way for the next phase of planning and design. The 15-acre campus also includes 6100 Olson Memorial Hwy.

    On July 7, 2026, the City released the following two requests related to the new Public Works facility:

  • On Dec 16, 2025, the Golden Valley City Council also approved the acquisition of 6110 Olson Memorial Hwy, which is the site adjacent to 6100 Olson Memorial Hwy, for the new Public Works Facility. Together, these two sites are just over 15-acres.

    On Dec 16, 2025, Golden Valley City Council approved the selection of Perkins&Will to lead the Civic Center Campus Master Plan process, which includes the movement of public works off the campus.

    On June 17, 2025, Golden Valley City Council approved the purchase of property to become the new home of the Public Works facility. Located at 6100 Olson Memorial Hwy, this acquisition marks the next big step in the City’s Building Forward plan to modernize its core service operations.

    In 2025, the City finished an update to the Municipal Facilities Study with Oertel Architects, which is available online here (PDF): https://www.goldenvalleymn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5213/Golden-Valley-Public-Works---Space-Program-2025-Update?bidId=

  • During Minnesota’s 2023 legislative session, state lawmakers reviewed the City’s plan to build new Public Works and Public Safety buildings and authorized the City to present to local voters a 1.25 percent sales tax option to generate funds to pay for the projects.

    On Nov 7, 2023, Golden Valley voters approved the local sales tax to fund the new Public Works and Public Safety buildings.


  • Throughout 2020 and 2021, the Facilities Study Task Force engaged the Golden Valley community and gathered input through surveys, a virtual open house and a virtual forum, and meetings with downtown businesses, civic organizations, and various local groups. 

    In September 2021, the Facilities Study Task Force presented recommendations to the City Council for redeveloping City-owned facilities, which included how to best address the shortcomings of the Public Works and Public Safety buildings.

    In December 2021, the City collaborated with technical experts to develop its Municipal Facilities Master Plan Study. The study combined the City’s long-term goals and needs assessments to create plans for the future of downtown Golden Valley and its facilities. 

  • The City created the Facilities Study Task Force in 2020 to further explore ways its public buildings could best serve the community and create new development opportunities in downtown Golden Valley.

    The Facilities Study Task Force—made up of residents, business leaders, City staff, and a Planning Commission representative—laid the groundwork for development of a long-term plan to address the City’s building needs. 

Current Step: Site Design - Master Planning  Next Step: Site Design - Schematic Design

The City owns just over 15 acres off Douglas Drive and Olson Memorial Hwy, at 6100 at 6110 Olson Memorial Hwy. Together, these properties cover just over 15 acres and will be home for new Public Works facility.

The City hopes to have the Public Works facility completed in 2029. Once complete, the existing Public Works buildings at the Civic Campus will be decommissioned. A more detailed timeline will be available once a construction manager and architect are hired.

About the Project Phases 

There are several key steps when it comes to building a new public facility. They can broadly be broken down into the following: 

1.

Site Acquisition 
Site acquisition is the process of identifying, evaluating, and securing land suitable for the project. 

2.

Site Design
Once a site has been selected and acquired, the City can move into the site design process. The City publishes a Request for Proposal (RFP) to seek qualified firms to design the site. Once selected, architects and engineers create detailed plans for the facility. The design phase may have multiple phases, including:

  • Design Team Selection: Selecting a firm to create a design for a project 

  • Master Planning: Developing an overall building and site concept 

  • Schematic Design: Creating building and site architectural designs 

  • Design Development: Refining of conceptual design and developing construction methods 

  • Construction Documents: Illustrating exact project design specifications and outlining expectations for the contractor 

3.

Site Preparation 
After the site design is complete, the land is cleared and made ready for construction. This can involve demolition, grading, utility relocation, and environmental mitigation. 

4.

Bidding 
At this point, the project is put out to bid for contractors to submit proposals. Bids are reviewed based on cost, qualifications, and compliance with public procurement laws.  

5.

Building 
Once all prior steps have been complete, construction may begin, following the approved design and schedule. This includes ongoing inspections, quality control, and eventual commissioning of the facility for public use.