Timeline
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 Acquisition Next Step: Site Design - Design Team Selection
The Golden Valley City Council approved the purchase of property at 6100 Olson Memorial Hwy on June 17, 2025, and 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. 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 City is currently working on Site Design and Master Planning for both the East Fire Station and adjacent Lilac Drive. The City Council will consider contracts for architectural services to design the new East Fire Station, design and construction services to realign Lilac Dr, and construction manager at risk (CMAR) to oversee project design and construction planning on June 2, 2026.
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.
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.