HomeMy WebLinkAbout9.a. Council Goals for 2016
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
City Council Regular Meeting: February 1, 2016
AGENDA ITEM: Council Goals for 2016 AGENDA SECTION:
New Business
PREPARED BY: Dwight Johnson, City Administrator AGENDA NO. 9.a.
ATTACHMENTS: Draft goals for 2016-17 APPROVED BY: ddj
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Council Goals for 2016-2017.
BACKGROUND
The City Council met on January 8th and 9th to discuss goals for 2016-2017. Following review of goals for
previous years, staff information, and discussion, specific goals for 2016-2017 were identified. Mayor
Droste provided a summary draft of the new goals and staff incorporated the new goals into the format
used in previous years. The proposed final draft is now ready for consideration and approval by the
Council.
DISCUSSION
The first page of the 2016-2017 goals is updated slightly from the adopted goals of previous 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.
The second page of more detailed and specific initiatives was completely re-written and also developed to
complement the overall goals discussed above. As before, a number of the goals and work initiatives may
have a time frame beyond one year, but will nevertheless be addressed in 2016. Of particular note, several
park and recreation projects are incorporated into a proposed bond referendum. These items tentatively
include an additional sheet of indoor ice, ball fields, soccer fields and completion of Central Park
improvements.
Upon adoption of the goals, they will be included on the City’s website and a future City newsletter.
RECOMMENDATION
If the Council has no further changes in the proposed goals for 2016-2017, it is recommended that the
Council approve a motion adopting them.
Each year the Rosemount City Council meets in sessions dedicated to discussion of long-term issues of significance
to the community and to set a vision. The discussion results in the adoption of explicit goals that guide the work of
City staff and the Council itself to prioritize work flow, budgeting decisions, and objectives. The City Council
adopted its 2016 – 2017 goals in February 2016.
INCREASE the number and variety of businesses in Downtown Rosemount and other commercial
locations
EXPAND business and employment opportunities in the Business Park and UMore Park
INCREASE Rosemount’s marketing visibility to site selectors
INCREASE Rosemount’s business-friendly practices through streamlined business development
and permitting processes
ENGAGE with regional transportation initiatives for major highways, transit ways, and high-speed
rail and INCREASE public awareness of them
BUILD public infrastructure improvements designed to encourage private investment and
development
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
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
A. Prepare for a bond referendum for an additional ice sheet, ball fields at UMore Park,
green fields at Flint Hills complex, and completion of Central Park improvements.
a. Engage athletic associations
b. Determine how question or questions will be stated on the ballot
c. Seek approvals from State and District 196 for preferred ice arena site
d. Schedule vote for late spring or summer 2016
B. Open dog park for small dogs along walking corridors.
C. If a new elementary school is approved in Rosemount, partner to expand gym space
or add another gym at the facility.
D. Implement plan for re-use of splash pad water. Apply for a grant to supplement
funding.
E. Install electronic entry sign on 145th Street near City Hall/Central Park entrance that
can be used for events and government meetings.
F. Install improved television monitors for public viewing in the Council chambers.
G. Establish an Environment/Sustainability Task Force to address no more than three
issues -- for example, storm water best practices, water conservation.
H. Establish a Facilities Task Force to address the short and long term needs for City
government buildings: City Hall, Police, and Public Works.
I. Develop plan for turf field and possible dome at Flint Hills field complex.
J. Engage the community in the Comprehensive Guide Plan update.
K. *Continue UMore Park development partnership with University of Minnesota.
L. *Expand stakeholder partnerships with churches, ISD 196, National Guard, RAAA,
RAHA, RAAC, and other organizations.
M. *Pursue a partnership for indoor recreation facilities.