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PARI(5 AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Parks and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting: February 22, 2016
AGENDA ITEM: City Council Goals 2016-17 AGENDA SECTION:
New Business
PREPARED BY: Dan Schultz, Parks and Recreation AGENDA NO.
Director 7 a.
ATTACHMENTS: City Council Goals 2016-17 Summary APPROVED BY: �
Sheet
RECOMMENDED ACTION: None, discussion only.
ISSUE
The Rosemount City Council recendy held their annual goal setting meetings. On February 1,2016 the
City Council officially adopted their goals for 2016-17. The approved City Goa1s and Project Initia,tives
summary sheet is included in the packet.
As you will see in the Goa1s and Project Initia.tives sutnxnary sheet, many of the City Council goals involve
the Parks and Recxeation Department. Staff would like to discuss the goals and projects with the Parks
and Recreation Commission. Staff has started work on several of the goals and would like to update the
Commission on how staff intends to ixnplement the items on the City Council's list.
R�S�1 V 10 City Goals
2016 - 2017
CITY COUNCIL
Each year the Rosemount City Council meets in sessions dedicated to discussion of long-term issues of significance
to the comtnunity 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 woxk Elow,budgeting decisions,and objectives. The City Council
adopted its 2016— 2017 goals in February 2016.
Grow Rosemount—Attract and Support Businesses
INCREASE the number and variety of businesses in Downtown Rosemount and other commercial
locations
EXPAND business and employment opportunities in the Business Paxk and UMore Park
INCREASE Rosemount's marketing visibility to site selectors
INCREASE Rosemount's business-friendly practices through streamlined business development
and perxnitting 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
Live in Rosemount—Become a More Sustainable Community
IDENTIFY and IMPLEMENT best sustainability practices
• Use Resilient Community, Stax Communities, and Green Steps unplementation 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 qualiry of life
INCREASE e�sting community transportation and transit connections
INCREASE community lifecycle housing options addressing rental, senior, and affordabiliry needs
MAINTAIN an engaged,healthy,inviting, and safe community
Manage Roserr�ount—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
Projects and Initiatives, 2016—2017
(*designates continuing projects from previously approved goals)
A. Prepaxe 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 145�" Street near Ciry 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, RA_AA,
RAHA, RAAC, and other organizations.
M. *Pursue a partnership for indoor recreation facilities.