Golden Valley, MN (pop. 22,715). Golden Valley, a first ring suburb of Minneapolis just minutes from downtown seeks a strategic, inclusive, and collaborative leader for its next City Manager. With its desirable location, ample parks and nature areas, vibrant neighborhoods, and businesses, including several corporate headquarters, Golden Valley is a considered one of the best places to live and work in the Minneapolis-St. Paul MSA. Golden Valley residents are very engaged in their city government and vote at one of the highest rates in the state. The mayor and four-member city council appoint the city manager who serves as the chief administrative officer for the City and oversees all daily operations of Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Communications, Community D