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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
City Council Special Work Session: March 5, 2019
AGENDA ITEM: 2019 Goal Setting AGENDA SECTION:
Discussion
PREPARED BY: Logan Martin, City Administrator AGENDA NO. 2.c.
ATTACHMENTS: 2018 Goals and Initiatives
APPROVED BY: LJM
RECOMMENDED ACTION: None, work session discussion only.
BACKGROUND
This meeting will serve as a finalizing discussion between the City Council and the City Administrator
regarding the City’s goals and 5-year Strategic Plan. The 2018 Goals and Initiatives listing is attached
for reference, as that is the document that is currently being updated. After the discussion on March 5,
the 2019 Goals and Initiatives will be converted to final draft form, and presented to Council along
with the Department Head team at the April work session.
The Council will be asked to provide direction on the remaining topic items that were not completed
during the Council’s goal setting session on February 8. It is anticipated that the 5-year vision would
remain intact and largely similar, however areas of focus and strategic implementation can be shuffled
as current needs dictate.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council provide direction on the Strategic Plan and goals for 2019.
City Goals
2018 – 2019
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 2017-2018 goals in April.
Grow Rosemount – Encourage Business Growth and Address Public Amenity Needs
PURSUE retail and commercial opportunities in existing and future development areas.
IMPLEMENT partnership third party retail marketer to increase successes in business attraction
efforts.
EXPAND housing, business, and employment opportunities at UMore Park,
as well as opportunities in the Business Park.
UNDERSTAND the community’s youth amenity needs and pursue projects accordingly, including
the completion of previously scheduled park improvements.
RESPOND to and consider implementation of the recommendations of the Facilities Task Force
for future public facility needs.
Engage the Public – Increase Civic Engagement Initiatives
CREATE a social media strategy that considers the realities of 21st Century communication.
EXPAND upon existing engagement efforts (OpenGov etc.) and pursue additional technologies
and best practices.
IMPLEMENT mobile-friendly means of connecting with the City and community.
OUTREACH to neighborhood associations, faith groups, and other opinion leaders to ensure City
communications / strategies remain relevant.
Develop the Organization – Attract, Retain, and Grow Employees
BUILD a highly skilled workforce by providing professional development and training
opportunities to staff.
UTILIZE technology and partnerships to improve efficiencies and workloads.
COMPLETE annual employee reviews to include discussions of employee’s growth and
development goals.
PURSUE succession planning across all departments, specifically in areas of expected change.
Projects and Initiatives, 2018 – 2019
Grow Rosemount
A. Initiate relationship with Retail Strategies and implement data / recommendations as
presented.
B. Actively work with Opus to promote, pursue, and support projects at Flintlock 52 Business Pk.
C. Engage with developer to support execution of hotel project near Business Pkwy.
D. Assist chosen developer of UMore Phase 1 in completion of initial construction activities.
E. Work with ISD 196 on selection of land for a future elementary school (include Park & Rec in
discussions for future park planning).
F. Complete construction of Flint Hills Fields, including consideration of concession stand. Also
complete planned park projects, including Horseshoe Lake and equipment upgrades.
G. Implement ice partnership with Inver Grove Heights, based on feedback from RAHA and bid
results.
H. Discuss interest in and timing for pursuit of Facility Task Force recommendations in light of
potential National Guard partnership and City bonding capacity.
I. Engage consultant and begin investigation process surrounding long-term recreational facility
needs (include all stakeholders in research process).
Engage the Public
A. Complete “Social Media Policy” to address engagement / messaging strategies, how to utilize
all mediums (Nextdoor, FB, Twitter, Polco), and standards for appropriate conduct.
B. Hold 2018 Citizen Survey.
C. Host 2nd annual Home Expo, and consider other engagement opportunities such as a Food
Truck Festival, add’l concerts in the parks, off-site informal Council listening sessions, and
improvements to the Farmer’s Market.
D. Complete “video tour book” in partnership with Cable Commission.
E. Implement OpenGov 2.0, including updated dashboard and visualizations of results.
Develop the Organization
A. Pursue internal and external training opportunities for staff at all levels, including tuition
reimbursement, internal leadership training, and options via professional associations.
B. Understand employee developmental needs via performance appraisal discussions.
C. Investigate options and begin development of an internal succession plan to prepare for key
retirements in future years.