HomeMy WebLinkAbout9.a. Council Goals for 2013-14�rROSEMOUNT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
CITY COUNCIL
City Council Regular Meeting: February 19, 2013
AGENDA ITEM: Council Goals for 2013 -14
AGENDA SECTION:
PREPARED BY: Dwight Johnson, City Administrator
AGENDA NO.
ATTACHMENTS: Proposed goals for 2013 -14
APPROVED BY: QVj
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Council Goals for 2013 -14
BACKGROUND
The City Council met on January 25`" and 26`" to discuss goals for 2013 -14. Following review of
departmental goals proposed by staff and the 2012 -13 goals, several dozen potential goals for 2013 -14
were discussed and priorities were established. Councilmember Mark DeBettignies provided an original
summary draft of the discussions. Other council members added comments and staff edited and
organized the proposed goals. The Council then reviewed the staff draft of the goals statement and
additional edits were proposed at the February 13`" work session. The proposed final draft is now ready
for consideration and approval by the Council.
DISCUSSION
The proposed 2013 -14 goals include a number of carryover goals from 2012 that are currently in progress
as well as new goals the next two years. The goals broadly address continuing to increase the efficiency
and effectiveness of City services, strategies to become a more sustainable community, and further efforts
to attract and support businesses. Community sustainability includes social, economic and environmental
priorities.
A second page of more detailed work program initiatives was also developed to complement the overall
goals discussed above. As before, a number of the goals and work initiatives may have a time frame of two
or more years, but will nevertheless be addressed in 2013.
RECOMMENDATION
If the Council has no further changes in the proposed goals for 2013 -14, it is recommended that the
Council approve a motion adopting them.
ROSEMOLINT Doty Goals
CITY COUNCIL
Manage Rosemount - Provide Efficient and Effective Services
MAINTAIN stable revenue streams for core services and fiscal discipline
INCREASE technology and workflow measurements for greater productivity and
customer satisfaction
EXPLORE shared services and partnerships including a volunteer program
Live in Rosemount - Become a More Sustainable Community
IDENTIFY and IMPLEMENT best sustainability practices
• Use Resilient Community, Star Communities, and Green Steps implementation
strategies
• Implement Comprehensive Plan strategies and create an Environmental Task
Force.
INCREASE well- designed and diverse public spaces
ENCOURAGE community, cultural and leisure events to add vibrancy to our quality of
life
INCREASE existing community transportation and transit connections
INCREASE community lifecycle housing options addressing rental, senior and
affordability needs
MAINTAIN an engaged, healthy, inviting, prepared and safe community
Grow Rosemount - Attract and Support Businesses
ENGAGE with regional transportation initiatives for major highways, transitways and
high -speed rail and INCREASE public awareness of them.
BUILD public infrastructure improvements designed to encourage private investment
and development
INCREASE the number and variety of business in Downtown Rosemount and other
commercial locations
EXPAND business and employment opportunities in the Business Park and UMore Park
INCREASE marketing visibility to site selectors
INCREASE Rosemount's business - friendly practices through streamlined business
development and permitting processes
Projects and Initiatives ( = new for 2013 -14)
A. Redevelop Steeple Center campus with private senior housing and a public senior
activity center
B. Pursue a partnership for indoor recreational amenities with the YMCA and DCTC
C. *Initiate sustainability advisory task force and engage STARcommunities.org to
create a benchmarking tool for our community
D. Construct Highway 3 underpass trail connections, splash pad, Erickson Park shelter,
lighted tennis courts, Flint Hills green fields
E. *Initiate municipal volunteer & ambassador programs
F. *Communicate regional transportation initiatives and impacts (52/42/55
interchange, Zip Rail, Robert Street Transitway)
G. Continue UMore Park development partnership with the University of Minnesota
H. *Develop and implement public spaces and neighborhood park diversity standards
for amenities, equipment and use
I. *Implement Storm Water Management sustainable best practices
J. *Implement a Virtual Incubator strategy to assist small business
expansion /development
K. *Implement technology initiatives within city departments
L. Upgrade Steeple Center amenities (HVAC, sound systems, lighting)
M. *Initiate planning of second Public Senior Housing project with Dakota County
CDA
N. *Provide annual update of Comprehensive Guide Plan implementation strategies
O. *Increase performance measurements for City services and operations
P. *Initiate event with 2014 Tournament of Roses RHS Band ambassador visit to
community (key to city /jacket with logo)
Q. *Investigate Fire Department long term strategies to manage on -call department
performance - leadership /pay /equipment
R. *Support sponsorship of Law Enforcement /Fire Explorer Post
S. *Expand stakeholder partnerships with churches, ISD 196, National Guard,
RAAA, RAHA, RAAC, and other organizations.
T. *Initiate and partner in community special events planning and marketing strategies
U. *Expand website use and communications for increased service delivery and citizen
engagement