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CITY OF ROSEMOUNT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FOR ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:. I MAY 6, 2003
AGENDA: CITY COUNCIL GOALS 2003 -2004
AGENDA SECTION:
DEPT HEAD REPORTS /BUS.
PREPARED BY: JAMIE VERBRUGGE, CITY ADMINISTRATOR
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ATTACHMENTS: GOALS DOCUMENT
APPROVED BY:
The City Council held special meetings with City department heads on Friday and Saturday, March 14 and 15,
and again on Saturday, April 12. The purpose of these special meetings was to establish goals and work plans
for 2003 -2004. Using the Carver Governance Model emphasizing the role of City Council as a policy and
legislative body, the City Council focused primarily on large issues facing the community immediately and in
the future. Issues were agreed upon, goals identified, and expectations for results, benchmarks, and timelines
established.
The issues identified by the City Council have been included in the attached goals document. In addition to
these important policy topics, the department heads identified a number of key projects and critical issues that
will require significant policy direction and staff time to achieve in the next several years. The purpose of
including the Staff initiated issues in the Council goals discussion was to recognize that the City's financial
resources and human resources are a finite set of tools. In order to achieve the Council - directed goals and Staff -
initiated goals, and still perform the day -to -day operations of the City at the high level of service being provided
today, it is important to acknowledge competing resources, identify priorities, and set clear expectations for
when issues will be addressed and accomplished.
Included for Council review are the Council- directed goals. The recommended motion is to adopt these goals.
By adopting these goals, the City Council is agreeing that these issues represent the priorities of the Council.
The City Council will measure the performance of the City Administrator and department heads through the
pursuit of these goals in a manner that is timely and consistent with Council direction.
Once the Council goals are agreed upon, the Staff - initiated goals and projects will be added to the City Council
document and a more presentable comprehensive Goals and Work Program will be created for public review
and dissemination.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: MOTION TO ADOPT THE ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL GOALS
2003 -2004.
COUNCIL ACTION:
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THE ROSEMOUNT CITY COUNCIL
2003 —2004
GOALS
Today's Goals
For
Tomorrow's Community
May 2003
City of Rosemount
2875 — 145 Street West
Rosemount, Minnesota 55068 -4997
(651) 423 -4411
ISSUE: FISCALLY HEALTHY CITY
GOAL: Rosemount is Fiscally Healthy in 2005
RESULTS: 1.- Increase tax base
2. Tax rate comparable/ reasonable
3. Service levels of 2003 are maintained
4. Fund balance maintained at 50%
5. A 1 bond Rating Maintained
6. Continued high capital rate
7. Citizen Survey reflects a positive attitude toward taxation
POLICY:
TIME FRAME:
Fund Balance Policy
Long -term
ISSUE: DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT
GOAL: 1. Generate input and involvement
2. Create citizen commission on a specific downtown plan and demonstrate
progress
RESULTS: 1. Plan that was not accepted is revisited and revised
2. 2003 — 2005 actions plan adopted
3. Using communication plan, citizens are educate
4. Financial blueprint describes how to pay for it
5. Business community is engaged
POLICY: TIF /funding objectives
Redevelopment Plan
TIME FRAME: Progressive
2003 -2004 Work Plan 5/01/03 Page 1
ISSUE: ATHLETIC COMPLEX
GOAL: Proactive Approach to Land Identification and Acquisition per Parks Master
Plan
RESULTS: Identified land parcel
Have a fiscally responsible purchase plan
BENCHMARKS: Work with land owners
Discuss land options
Explore options for purchase: referendum, donation, community trust fund,
etc.
TIME FRAME: Intermediate -term
ISSUE: LIBRARY
GOAL: 1. Prepare site options by March 31, 2003 for Committee Review
2. Complete Land Acquisition by December 31, 2003
3. Determine if mixed -use development is an option
RESULTS: All sites meet County Library Board requirements
City is comfortable with final site the County chooses
The purchase has a reasonable plan for financing
TIME FRAME: Short-term
ISSUE: POWER PLANT PROPOSAL / REQUEST FOR SUPPORT OF
PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION LEGISLATION
GOAL: Council Creates a Resolution and Policies that Support that Resolution
RESULTS: Citizens Educated and Informed
Rely on our Plan
Host Agreement
TIME FRAME: Short-term
2003 -2004 Work Plan 5/01/03 Page 2
ISSUE: COMMUNITY EVENTS
l GOAL: Clear understanding of the City's role and responsibilities relating to
community events
RESULTS: 1. Identify community events
2. Review other cities' models
3. Explore separate funding / foundation
4. Articles of organization and bylaws
5. Fiscal accounting of events is clear
6. Maximize citizen involvement
TIME FRAME: Short-term
ISSUE: LACK OF DIVERSITY IN RESTAURANT OPTIONS
GOAL: Attract full - service family restaurant
RESULTS: 1. Identify council approved sites through comp plan and staff research
2. Marketing attraction plan
a. Partner with development community for site preparation
TIME FRAME: Short-term
ISSUE: CITY ORDINANCES CITY REVIEW
GOAL: Identify / prioritize ordinances that require updating or revisiting
RESULTS: 1. Identify ordinances for review
2. Prioritize and schedule
3. Educate and seek input
4. Identify -firm cost / budget for code rewrite
TIME FRAME: Progressive
2003 -2004 Work Plan
5/01/03 Page 3
ISSUE: NEED TO EDUCATE NEW CITY COUNCIL AND REVIEW
CURRENT LAND USE ZONING
GOAL: Review /reassess comp guide
RESULTS: Identify key issues and address them (may mean amendment or just provide
council direction to staff).
Educate property owners
TIMEFRAME: Long -term / Progressive (Fall /Winter '03)
ISSUE:, COMMUNITY ACTIVITY CENTER (SENIOR AND /OR YOUTH)
GOAL: Identify need.
RESULTS: 1. Partner with community groups.
2. Research similar cities and see what they do.
3. Communicate with citizens at both the beginning and the end of the
process.
TIMEFRAME: Long -term
ISSUE: COMMUNICATIONS
GOAL: Actively engage the community and increase resident and business awareness
through a communication plan.
RESULTS: 1. Build strong connection to business.
2. Identify spokesperson.
3. Communication packet for new residents.
TIMEFRAME: Short-term / Progressive
ISSUE: MARKETING
GOAL: Enhance the image and promote Rosemount.
RESULTS: All encompassing marketing plan.
TIMEFRAME: Progressive
2003 -2004 Work Plan 5/01/03 Page 4