Timeline
2026
Milestones Along the Way
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=
2025
2023
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.
2021
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.
2020
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.
About the Project Timelines
Each of the City’s facility projects have separate management and construction timelines. Each project phase takes several months, and while careful planning and coordination are in place, schedules may shift due to a variety of factors. The City remains committed to transparency and will continue to provide timely updates to keep the community informed as each project progresses.
Public Works
Current Step: Site Design - Master Planning Next Step: Site Design - Schematic Design
The Golden Valley City Council owns 6100 Olson Memorial Hwy. The City Council approved the purchase price of the adjacent property at 6110 Olson Memorial Hwy on December 16, 2025. Together, these properties cover just over 15 acres and will be home for 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 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 site acquisition is finalized
Public Safety & Civic Center Campus
Current Step: Site Design - Master Planning Next Step: Site Design - Schematic Design
The Golden Valley City Council approved the selection of Perkins&Will to lead the Master Plan process on Dec 16, 2025, with work to finish up by the end of 2026. Once the Master Plan is complete, the City will release a separate RFP for schematic design in late 2026 or early 2027. Construction will be begin once Public Works is fully moved off-site to their new facility. The City hopes to have the Civic Center Campus construction completed by 2031.
East Fire Station
Current Step: Site Design - Master Planning Next Step: Site Design - Schematic Design
The Golden Valley City Council approved the property at 1875 Lilac Dr N as the location of the new East Fire Station on Sept 16, 2025. The City Council will discuss and evaluate opportunities for future uses for the sites of Stations 2 and 3. The City hopes to have the new East Fire Station completed in 2028. A more detailed timeline will be available once site acquisition is finalized.
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.