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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
City Council Work Session: February 2, 2021
AGENDA ITEM: Technology Task Force Update AGENDA SECTION:
Discussion
PREPARED BY: Logan Martin, City Administrator AGENDA NO.: 2.a.
ATTACHMENTS: Draft Tech Task Force Scope APPROVED BY: LJM
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive update on plan for Tech Task Force and provide
feedback.
BACKGROUND
City Staff along with Councilmember Weisensel interviewed 10 residents interested in serving on the recently
formed Technology Task Force (TTF). The group of applicants was very skilled in a variety of areas, and
after deliberations 7 people have been selected for the TTF. The regular agenda for February 2 includes the
appointment of these individuals to the TTF.
As staff prepares for the first meeting with the group in February, we would appreciate an opportunity to
discuss the general plan with the Council to ensure consistency. The previously discussed TTF Scope is
attached, and the interview panel discussed the need to give some parameters / guidance to the group as it
starts. In general, some preliminary ideas for the TTF include:
• General city operations and departmental overviews
• Idea generation in 3 general categories (very broad examples shown)
o Internal City Operations
Asset management
Finance / HR software
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o External City Operations
Smart City technology (street lights, wi-fi, traffic cameras, etc.)
o Citizen Facing Opportunities
City mobile apps (bill pay, complaint submittal, etc.)
Open data and transparency opportunities
As a reminder, GIS Coordinator Aaron Menza will be leading the TTF, with CD Director Lindquist and
City Administrator Martin assisting as needed.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff requests Council discussion and confirmation on the initial work plan of the Technology Task Force.
Rosemount Technology Task Force-DRAFT 07.31.20
Purpose: Identify, investigate, and recommend Smart City / information technology solutions for the City of
Rosemount to provide effective, efficient, and engaging tools for Council, City staff and City residents.
Goals/Outcomes
1. Solutions are purpose based
a. Allow for greater customer service
b. Improve communication in support of connectivity and situational awareness
c. Enhance City business operations and service flexibility
2. Solutions provide value and savings
a. Provide durable / long life / upgradable solutions
b. Balance one-off vs enterprise-wide solutions, modular vs stand alone, cloud vs onsite
c. Improve efficiency / productivity to maximize resources in support of resident service
3. Solutions increase safety & security with transparency.
a. City business/enterprise continuation during emergencies and pandemics
b. Protects residents, staff, and Council information
c. Enhance visibility of appropriate data and information
Scope
1. Recommendation Outcomes and Actions
a. Overall SWOT Analysis
b. Prioritized Needs and Opportunities
c. Roadmap and Timeline to implement
i. Short Term-implementable within 6-12 months
ii. Medium Term-implementable 1-3 years
iii. Long Term-+3 years
d. Cost / Options
2. Smart City and Information Technology Needs / Opportunity Recommendations
a. Business Tools for City Staff and Council
i. Communication/Transparency/ Education/Training/Metrics
1. Dashboard / Portal
ii. Assets Management / Fleet / Capital Buildings (Cartegraph capabilities, GIS)
iii. Processes-enterprise wide and department (i.e. financial, HR, admin)
b. Smart City technologies for City Staff and Residents
i. Communication/Transparency/ Education/Training/Metrics
1. Dashboard / Portal
ii. Enterprise wide (water meters, traffic cameras, park counters)
iii. Partner connections (County, State (i.e. MNDOT, DEED)
3. Taskforce
a. Duration-4th Qtr. 2020 thru EOY 2022
b. Communication to Council-Quarterly update
c. Participants-Residents / Staff/ OtherStaff
4. Definitions
a. SMART- Self-Monitoring Analysis And Reporting Technology
b. Smart City - A smart city is an urban area that uses different types of electronic Internet of things
sensors to collect data. Insights gained from that data are used to manage assets, resources and
services efficiently; in return, that data is used improve the operations across the city
c. Information Technology- use of computer and telecommunication systems for storing, retrieving,
and sending information.