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Home My WebLink About2.C SKB Discussion4ROSEMOUNTEXECUTIVE SUMMARY CITY COUNCIL City Council Work Session meeting: July 10, 2013 AGENDA ITEM: Update on Council Goals AGENDA SECTION: Di Sc'o's5 I C r-J PREPARED BY: Dwight Johnson, City Administrator AGENDA NO. ATTACHMENTS: notated version of 2013 -14 Council APPROVED BY: goals RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discuss status of council goals adopted in February 2013 BACKGROUND The Council adopted the current goals in February 2013. At that time, it was also requested that a mid- year update be scheduled to review our progress. The adopted goals are attached with brief annotations (marked in blue) on the second section which listed specific projects. Council has already reviewed and discussed a number of projects, but additional discussion/ direction may be needed on other items. ROSEMOLINT City Goals zoi3-14 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 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 New developer/ architect is drawing plans. Public meetings scheduled. B. Pursue a partnership for indoor recreational amenities with the YMCA and DCTC Market feasibility study is complete and being reviewed by the YMCA. C. *Initiate sustainability advisory task force and engage STARcommunities.org to create a benchmarking tool for our community We have joined STAR communities and anticipate that they will open their project to additional cities later this year. Advisory task force to be considered next year after benchmarking is complete. D. Construct Highway 3 underpass trail connections, splash pad, Erickson Park shelter, lighted tennis courts, Flint Hills green fields Under pass is under construction. Splash pad location has been determined. Tennis courts are under design for bidding later this year. FHR green fields bids have been awarded. E. *Initiate municipal volunteer & ambassador programs Multi -City volunteer program has been developed by a HiPP committee. City has budgeted to join for 2014. Ambassador project discussion scheduled for October Port Authority meeting. F. *Communicate regional transportation initiatives and impacts (52/42/55 interchange, Zip Rail, Robert Street Transitway) City has gained cooperation of local legislators for 42/52. Council and staff have been active on meetings for Zip Rail and Robert Street Transitway. G. Continue UMore Park development partnership with the University of Minnesota AUAR draft is done and going through public process for adoption in a couple of months. H. *Develop and implement public spaces and neighborhood park diversity standards for amenities, equipment and use Council has discussed ideas on several occasions. I. *Implement Storm Water Management sustainable best practices City has become proactive on groundwater recharge issue. Ongoing issues include new rainfall atlas and overflow routes for major flood events. J. *Implement a Virtual Incubator strategy to assist small business expansion /development Port Authority has reviewed draft additions for website. Intern is finalizing work. K. *Implement technology initiatives within city departments New police records management system, on line tree inventory, workflow management for purchase orders and antenna leases, GIS hydrant locations, and field use of ipads L. Upgrade Steeple Center amenities (HVAC, sound systems, lighting) Specs have been written and reviewed with RAAC. Installation planned this Fall. M. *Initiate planning of second Public Senior Housing project with Dakota County CDA Initial steps for possible acquisition of property for a CDA project have been taken. N. *Provide annual update of Comprehensive Guide Plan implementation strategies A matrix is being developed of all recommendations O. *Increase performance measurements for City services and operations Council recently identified two additional performance measurements: % utilization of Community Center spaces and additional police response measurements. P. *Initiate event with 2014 Tournament of Roses RHS Band ambassador visit to community (key to city /jacket with logo) Planning for visit is nearly complete Q. *Investigate Fire Department long term strategies to manage on -call department performance - leadership /pay /equipment Pay increased to market levels in January. New Chief selected in May. R. *Support sponsorship of Law Enforcement /Fire Explorer Post Advance work has been done for implementation of an Explorer Post in 2014 S. *Expand stakeholder partnerships with churches, ISD 196, National Guard, RAAA, RAHA, RAAC, and other organizations. Ongoing. Meetings have occurred this year with ISD 196, RAAA, RAAC, YMCA, DCTC, etc. T. *Initiate and partner in community special events planning and marketing strategies RAAC has increased events significantly with help from City partnership. OneRosemount Feeding Families was a major event U. *Expand website use and communications for increased service delivery and citizen engagement Website being used more for signups for such items as block parties and requests relating to Night to Unite and large gatherings in our parks. Online utility billing is now in place. Information is being gathered on epermits.