Former Golden Valley Mayor Larry Bakken Eulogized at Council Meeting

The city of Golden Valley is remembering a former mayor and council member who left a lasting impact on his city.

Larry Bakken died March 19, according to his obituary. He was 80 years old.

“His work during his tenure on the city council along with his mentorship and support as a community leader will benefit Golden Valley for years to come,” stated Golden Valley Mayor Roslyn Harmon at the April 2 council meeting.

Bakken served on the Golden Valley City Council for 14 years, starting in 1984.

Bakken is also recognized as one of the founders of the Hamline School of Law. The law school combined in 2015 with William Mitchell College of Law to form Mitchell Hamline School of Law.

His expertise on legal matters and public sector dispute resolution brought him to teach around the world, his obituary noted.

A celebration of Bakken’s life is scheduled for Tuesday, May 7, at Calvary Lutheran Church in Golden Valley.

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