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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2.e. Work Plan/Mission Statement CITY OF ROSEMOUNT EXECUTNE SLTMMARY FOR DISCUSSION COlVIlVIITTEE OF THE WHOLE DATE: JLTNE 9, 1999 AGENDA ITEM: WORK PLAN/MISSION STATEMENT AGENDA NO. 2. E. PREPARED BY: THOMAS D. BURT, CITY ADMINISTRATOR ATTACHMENTS: MISSION STATEMENT, DRAFT WORK PLAN �pROVED BY: � Karen Ray will be present at the work session to present the work plan. The attached work plan is still in draft form and changes presented at the last meeting as well as changes suggested by Karen have been incorporated. A draft of a mission statement has also been presented this evening for the City Council to comment on or make changes to. The mission statement should reflect the purpose of the organization. RECOMMENDED ACTION NOTES: ROSEMOUNT, MINNESOTA VISION STATEMENT Rosemount is a city with a strong sense of openness and a rich variety of landscapes, including woods, farmland, wetlands, historic landmarks, and the mighty Mississippi. This community has a small town character based on its downtown, parks, neighborhoods, schools and local festivals/events. Residents will have opportunities to work, shop and recreate here with all activities having a hometown focus toward "Rosemount being Rosemount." MI S S ION S TATEMEN'�� Meeting the needs of the community by working with the community. CITY OF ROSEMOUNT WORK PLAN � • » � . June, 1999 City of Rosemount 2875 145 Street West Rosemount,Minnesota 55068-4997 651-423-4411 City of Rosemount 1999/2000 Work Plan TABLE OF CONTENTS Work Plan Community Development Department Commercial Enhancements Page 1 Business Growth Page 2 Affordable Housing Page 3 Comprehensive Plan Page 4 Public Works Department Conley Avenue Street&Utility Improvements Page 5 Diamond Path Trail Construction Page 6 East Side Water System Page 7 Police De�artment Recruitment Plan Page 8 Record Management Page 9 ` . Share Resources Page 10 Property Maintenance Page 11 Community Policing Page 12 Parks and Recreation Department Marketing Services and Programs Page 13 User Fees Page 14 � Summer Ice Options Page 15 Regional Trail Page 16 Increase Evening Services at RCC Page 17 Administration Department Library Page 18 City Services Page 19 City of Rosemount 1999/2000 Work Plan Community Development Department ISSUE: Commercial Enhancements. GOAL: To have an approved plan that provides direction for all future enhancements (e.g., lighting &landscaping)within the public rights-of-way of commercial areas. RESULTS: 1. Commercial corridors with a high level to clarify visual appeal for businesses (five year) and the general public. 2. Good public design that attracts a strong interest by the private sector resulting in further investment in existing buildings and/or redevelopment of underutilized commercial sites. Contact Shakopee. 3. An adopted funding plan for public commercial enhancements that is cost effective and allows the city to move forward on a 10-year capital improvement program. 4. Public spaces(including parks and plazas)that create greater opportunities for an active commercial center of Rosemount. Determine who pays. 5. An overall design theme that provides a sense of"this pl�ce"within the commercial corridors. 6. Connect Downtown to County Road 42. POLICIES: 1. Commercial enhancements shall only be proposed within the public right-of-way or on public property; guidelines shall be identified for improvements on private property. 2. Resources for funding commercial enhancements shall be�creatively identified with some limitations given to direct property assessments. Benchmarks (one year...1999): 1. Submit a draft plan to the City Council in early 1999 for review/discussion. 2. Complete revisions,if necessary,and adopt a final plan by mid-1�999. 3. Initiate feasibility reports as required in order to proceed with commercial enhancement projects; revise CIP to reflect commercial plan phasing. 4. Provide communication and education for the affected property owners and the general public regarding plan implementation. 5. Complete one or more specific project elements of the plan. 1 City of Rosemount 1999/2000 Work Plan Community Development Department ISSLTE: Business Growth GOAL: To foster growth in the business sector in order to provide a wide range of opportunities for residents to work and shop within this community. RESULTS: 1. Business that fill the 80-acre Rosemount Business Park(and other BP areas) (five years) with high quality employers and development that meets high design standards. 2. An enhanced site at the northeast corner of Highways 3 and 42 that will provide opportunities for future improvements. Enhance the site. 3. Property redeveloped into higher and better uses in conformance with the city's comprehensive plan. 4. Home businesses within Rosemount that have an ongoing communication and support with the city. 5. New business development and retention at an average of two (2)businesses per year. POLICIES: 1. All illegal businesses will be eliminated from being considered for Rosemount. 2. City staff should creatively consider the use of any resources to achi�ve the results, including public financing(e.g.,TIF)and legal measures (e.g., condemnation). 3. The city's Port Authority should be the primary organization responsible for business growth in Rosemount. Benchmarks (one year...1999): � 1. Set policies for non-conforming businesses within Rosemount and encourage them to relocate within the city. 2. Develop a plan on how best to attract new businesses,including such strategies as targeted marketing, advertising and incubating startup businesses. 3. Review options and the feasibility of developing a local business fund(e.g., local revolving loan fund). 2 City of Rosemount 1999/2000 Work Plan Community Development Department ISSUE: Affordable Housing. GOAL: To establish priorities in relationship to the type and location of additional affordable housing units in conjunction with its 2020 Comprehensive Plan and the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act. RESULTS: 1. High quality building construction and site amenities for all housing projects. (five years) 2. Housing supply in Rosemount that meets future business growth, including the large areas designated for Business Park and General Industrial development. 3. An appropriate mix of housing units within Rosemount,including owner/renter tenure and single/multi-family units. 4. Affordable housing throughout the community with adequate proximity to services (e.g., groceries,transit and recreation). 5. Public that is educated on the need for affordable housing in Rosemount and the type of housing that can meet those needs. POLICIES: 1. No affordable housing project shall be viewed as isolated or concentrated based upon an agreed definition of isolation/concentration. 2. The density, style and size of each affordable housing project shall be consistent with its surrounding properties. , 3. If a deterrriination is made that no more affordable housing is needed in Rosemount,then revisions should be made to this section of the Work Plan. Benchmarks (one year...1999): 1. Complete a local affordable housing study that reviews the city's housing stock and results in a common definition of"affordable housing". 2. Determine whether or not affordable housing should be added in Rosemount. 3. Define the term"quality"in housing construction and site development in order to achieve that objective through revised codes and standards. 3 City of Rosemount 1999/2000 Work Plan Community Development Department ISSUE: Comprehensive Plan. GOAL: To complete and adopt the 2020 Comprehensive Plan that includes a formal review process with the Metropolitan Council, and ultimately achieves a vision of local development in the context of the Twin Cities metropolitan area that will add nearly 650,000 new residents from 1995-2020. RESULTS: l. The Metropolitan Council's timely review that ultimately allows the city to adopt the (five years)new document for implementation. 2. A Met Council that works toward equal attention being given to local and regional objectives. 3. Further analysis on specific land use issues, such as aggregate mining,Highway 42 access control, east end sewer/water system, and affordable housing. 4. An implemented Comprehensive Plan, especially in relationship to an amended zoning ordinance and to the appropriate rezoning of property that should conform with land use categories. 5. Decisions supported by the plan that ultimately results in a better community in which to live,work and be educated. POLICIES: 1. Local values are significant when addressing RosemounYs role within the Twin Cities metropolitan region. 2. City staff shall work directly with Met Council staff as the regional planning agency identifies plan discrepancies and/or deficiencies. 3. If necessary,the city council shall discuss significant policy differences between Rosemount's plan and the Regional Blueprint with the city's Council representative. . Benchmarks (one year...1999): 1. Adopt the 2020 Comprehensive Plan for the city by the end of 1999. 2. Complete further analysis and make conclusions about specific land use issues related to the comprehensive plan. 3. Begin implementation steps that meet the goals and objectives of this plan. 4 City of Rosemount 1999/2000 Work Plan Public Works Department ISSUE: Conley Avenue Street&Utility Improvements GOALS: To provide a well designed public utilities and street system for new development. RESULTS: POLICY: l. This project will include assessments to benefiting properties so it must follow the Minnesota State Statute Chapter 429 process. 2. Areas within the MLJSA shall be served by City sanitary sewer. Benchmarks (one year...1999): 1. Order Feasibility Report to investigate the feasibility of providing City services and a str�et system for the proposed development. 2. Meet with MNDOT and the County to request funding assistance for the project by February, 1999. 3. Receive the Feasibility Report and order a public hearing to consider the public improvements on March 2, 1999. 4. Conduct a public hearing and order preparation of plans and specifications for the improvements on Apri120, 1999. , 5. Receive the plans and specifications and order advertisement for bids for the project on June 1, 1999. 6. Receive the bids for the improvements on June 25, 1999. 7. Award a contract for the construction of the improvements on July 6, 1999. 8. Begin construction of public improvements on July 19, 1999. 9. Complete construction in October of 1999. 10. Install final lift of bituminous in June of 2000. 11. Conduct an assessment hearing for the public improvements in September of 2000. 5 City of Rosemount 1999/2000 Work Plan Public Works Department ISSUE: Diamond Path Trail Construction GOALS: Decide whether or not to construct a trail on the Rosemount side of the Diamond Path. RESULTS: Provide a well designed connection with Diamond Path for public utilities and street construction for new development. POLICY: Consistent with policy of having trails and/or sidewalks on both sides of collector streets. Benchmarks (one year...1999): 1. Conduct public informational meeting on February 24, 1999. 2. Make a decision to construct or not to construct. 3. Meet with residents on site on March 29, 1999. 4. Discuss with City Council on April 14, 1999. 5. Provide residents with letter explaining the width of the area between the trail and property lines is 15 feet and the construction will include tree and shrub plantings in this area which will act as a buffer. 6. Open bids May of 1999. 7. Begin construction in June, 1999. 8. Complete construction in September, 1999. 6 City of Rosemount 1999/2000 Work Plan Public Works Department ISSUE: East Side Water System GOALS: Install potable water system on east side of Rosemount to provide firefigh�ing capabilities. RESULTS: POLICY: Part of project will be assessed,therefore we must follow the State Statutes Chapter 429 process. Benchmarks (one year...1999): 1. Order Feasibility Report to investigate the feasibility of project. 2. Receive Feasibility Report and order a public hearing to consider the improvements on May 20, 1999. 3. Conduct a public hearing and order plans and specifications for the project on June 1, 1999. 4. Acquire property for water tower by July 1, 1999. 5. Receive plans and specifications and order advertisement for bids on July 20, 1999. 6. Receive the bids for the project on August 13, 1999. 7. Award a contract for the construction of the project on August 17, 1999. 8. Begin construction September of 1999. 9. Complete construction in July, 2000. 10. Conduct assessment hearing in September of 2000. 7 City of Rosemount 1999/2000 Work Plan Police Department ISSUE: Recruitment Plan GOALS: Increase the representation of minorities and women in the police department. REStTLTS: A recruitment plan that has placed minorities and women as community service or police officers creating a diversity in age,race, gender, education and background amongst the Police Department staff. POLICY: Benchmarks (one year...1999): 1. Information on recruitment plans from other law enforcement agencies and associations gathered and reviewed by July 1, 1999. 2. Draft of recruitment plan presented to City Council by October 1, 1999. 3. Department annually attends career fairs at colleges,universities,high schools and other sites. 4. Department participates at annual Law Enforcement Opportunity Career Fair sponsored by LEO and other similar programs. ° . 5. Department members regularly present information on law enforcement at area schools at all grade levels. � 6. Internship program developed for women,minorities and special skills candidates by October 1, 1999. 7. Design and implement a Citizen Police Academy by December 1, 1�99. 8 City of Rosemount 1999/2000 Work Plan Police Department ISSUE: Record Management and Mobile Data System GOALS: Integrated data system for Y2K compliance. RESULTS: An up-to-date data record management system that increases the efficiency and effectiveness of the police department. POLICY: Recommended system is within the budget established in 1999 CIP. Purchased system is linked with at least two surrounding communities. Benchmarks (one year...1999): 1. Research multiple systems and give recommendation by May 1, 1999. 2. Recommended system is within budget established in 1999 CIP. 3. Purchased system increases effectiveness and efficiency of department personnel by linking with at least two surrounding communities. 4. Purchase and install the system before November 1, 1999 to avert problems associated with the year 2000 computer bug. 5. Increase visibility of police officers in community by officers remaining in squads, away from office, using the MCD to complete reports and access information. 6. Evaluataion of RMS and MCD system after one year to determine if efficiency has been improved. 9 City of Rosemount 1999/2000 Work Plan Police Department ISSIJE: Share Resources GOALS: Continually explore means to share resources with surrounding law enforcement agencies to increase effectiveness and efficiency. RESULTS: POLICY: Benchmarks (one year...1999): 1. Research options for linking and sharing data with other agencies. Report to City Council by May 1, 1999. 2. Participate in discussions on Dakota County Drug Task Force. Report to City Council as needed to discuss budget ramifications. 3. Regularly attend and participate in the activities of the Dakota County Chiefs of Police, Minnesota Chiefs of Police,Tri-County Investigators, Crime Prevention Association and other law enforcement organizations. 4. Regularly attend and/or communicate with social service agencies, emergency management organizations and other related organizations and groups. 10 City of Rosemount 1999/2000 Work Plan Police Department ISSUE: Property Maintenance Code Enforcement GOALS: Properties are well maintained and in compliance with property maintenance ordinances. RESULTS: l. Active enforcement of applicable property maintenance codes. 2. No negative visual impact of non-conformance to codes. 3. Citizens do not complain about blighted properties. POLICY: 1. Consistent enforcement of codes, everyone treated the same. _ 2. Timely response to all complaints -- follow-up within two business days of receipt of complaint. Action taken in accordance with time-lines in code. , 3. An internal reporting system developed to involve all city employees in the reporting of code violations. 4. Code enforcement is made a high priority using existing funds. Benchmarks (one year...1999)t 1. Reduced negative visual impact observed in the community by November 1, 1999. 2. Internal reporting system is explained to the City Council by November 1, 1999. 3. Complaints are handled within established time-lines in ninety percent of cases. 4. There is a reduction in the number of citizen generated complaints. Reduction will be measured from April 1, 1999 to October 1, 1999. 5. Property maintenance questions will be included in the city wide survey conducted every 3-5 years. An increase in resident satisfaction will code enforcement will be expected. 11 City of Rosemount 1999/2000 Work Plan Police Department ISSUE: Community Policing GOALS: Implement a community oriented policing philosophy to address community problems and enhance the feeling of safety in the community. RESLTLTS: 1. Enhance citizens' feeling of safety in the community. 2. Make Rosemount a safe and crime-free community. 3. Police officers have a broader perspective in dealing with community issues and use available resources to address the issues. POLICY: Benchmarks (one year...1999): 1. Neighborhood Watch participation increases by a least five (5)new areas annually. 2. National Night Out participation in the community increase each year. 3. Increase volunteer opportunities within the department for residents. 4. Participate in community events by having information,presentations, or booths. 5. Contact all faith, civic and other community groups to offer presentations concerning crime, law enforcement, and prevention topics. , 6. Research potential new programs and develop community oriented policing programs that are applicable to Rosemount. Evaluate programs implemented to determine effectiveness. 7. Incorporate community oriented policing traiing into the recurrent training provided to all officers. � 8. City survey includes questions concerning awareness of community oriented policing and residents perception of crime in the community. 9. Survey results show increase in awareness for C.O.P. and decreased level of fear of crime or rating of crime as an issue in the community. 10. Increase visibility in community by using off-site facilities, i.e. Fire Station, Family Resource Center, and Community Center,to complete office type tasks. 11. Utilize outside resources for referrals, i.e. mediation services or conflict resolution. 12 City of Rosemount 1999/2000 Work Plan Parks and Recreation Department ISSUE: Marketing Services and Programs GOALS: Increase marketing efforts of services and programs. RESLJLTS: Increase day user fee collection. POLICY: Benchmarks (one year...1999): 1. Promote available rental space on outdoor sign beginning May 1, 1999. 2. Distribute rental flyers to NDCC members a minimum of three times per year beginning May 1, 1999. 3. Begin networking with other managers of like facilities to determine new marketing approaches beginning June 1, 1999. 4. Investigate advertisement opportunities in event planning resource publications by October 1, 1999. 5. Report findings of department surveys,commend cards, and evaluations to parks and Recreation Committee by December 31, 1999. 6. Evaluate effectiveness of yellow pages by December 31, 1999. ° 13 City of Rosemount 1999/2000 Work Plan Parks and Recreation Department ISSUE: User Fees GOALS: Modify budget to reflect current usage patterns. RESULTS: Ajust department user fees to appropriate levels. POLICI': Benchmarks (one year...1999): 1. Conduct fee survey of other community centers and like facilities by October 1, 1999. 2. Determine profit margin of each rental segment by October 1, 1999. 3. Recommend fee adjustments to parks and Recreation Committee by December 1, 1999. 14 City of Rosemount 1999/2000 Work Plan Parks and Recreation Department ISSUE: Summer Ice Operations GOALS: Operate the rinks in a fiscally responsible manner. RESULTS: Determine course of action regarding summer ice operations. POLICY: Benchmarks (one year...1999): l. Survey existing summer ice customers to determine estimated use for 2000 by October 1, 1999. 2. Prepare financial analysis of summer ice operation for the past three years by November 1, 1999. 3. Determine break-even point of summer ice operation by November 1, 1999. 4. Investigate alternative uses for summer ice and develop report by November 15, 1999. 5. Provide the opportunity for youth and other organizations to give input on summer arena use. 6. Recommend course of action to Parks and Recreation Committee by December 1, 1999. 15 ' City of Rosemount 1999/2000 Work Plan Parks and Recreation Department ISSLTE: Dakota County Regional Trail GOALS: Dakota County approval of regional trail RESULTS: POLICY: Benchmarks (one year...1999): 1. Continue meeting with Dakota County Planning Department regarding the status of the potential trail to span the City of Rosemount from Lebanon Hills Regional Park to Spring Lake Regional Park. 16 City of Rosemount 1999/2000 Work Plan Parks and Recreation Department ISSLTE: Increase Evening Services at Rosemount Community Center GOALS: Increase citizen access to the Community Center. RESULTS: Enhance evening coverage at Community Center. POLICY: Benchmarks (one year...1999): 1. Work with the National Guard to secure office space near National Guard entrance for a night recreation office. 2. Incorporate the cost of adding evening attendants to the operating budget by June 1, 1999. 3. Determine which types of City Hall information and services can be distributed at the Community Center by October 1, 1999. 4. Investigate and obtain quotes for security cameras and PA system and install by December 31, 1999. 17 City of Rosemount 1999/2000 Work Plan Administration Department ISSUE: Library GOALS: The City desires to have a library. RESULTS: 1. The City should have a library available to citizens by the Year 2004. 2. The Building should be consistent with small town theme. 3. The library will provide adequate parking spaces. 4. The site of the library will be located to maximize public access via bike trails,walking trails, sidewalks and streets. 5. All planning questions will be resolved in a timely manner, driven by the City with consensus by governmental agencies and the public. 6. An effective citizen task force shall be formed consisting of all age groups steered by a central committee. POLICIES: 1. Break no laws. 2. Staff will not talk to County Commissioners; the Mayor will have this responsibility. 3. Staff will not commit to any funds or select any site for the library. 4. A budget for the library will be set. 5. City Council will set criteria for site selection and will consider recommendations from staff. Benchmarks (one year...1999): 1. A citizen task force will be assembled and met at least once by October 31, 1999. 2. City Council has identified the site selection criteria. 3. Library issue will be discussed at a Chamber meeting and with business representative "resources"by October 1, 1999. 4. City Administrator works with county staff on a commitment by 7/1/99. 5. City and County are in sync with library by 1/1/2000. '- 6. All departments have identified impacts to the city as a result of this project by 11/1/2000. 18 City of Rosemount 1999/2000 Work Plan Administration ISSLTE: City Services GOAL: To iieliver quality essential services in a cost ef�'ective, timely manner RESULTS: 1. Residents and businesses recognize city services as a positive value. 2. Citizens perceive city employees as customer service oriented. 3. Front line customer service is enhanced. POLICIES: 1. City will provide adequate number of qualified employees. 2. City will provide adequate facilities and equipment for which to serve its customers. Benchmarks: 1. Meet with architect for possible modifications to city hall. 2. Determine if modifications are feasible and will improve and enhance overall customer services. 3. Conduct survey of residents by spring 2000 for customer feedback. 4. Discuss and receive input from employees regarding morale issues and customer service issues. 5. Inform residents through media sources,web page,newsletter,brochures. 6. Provide government programming to cable customers:- 7. Evaluate hours of operation. 19