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HomeMy WebLinkAbout16 Goals and Goal SpecificsGovernance Initiatives • Provide focus, and allocation of resources for both internal and external communications that include community events and programs, adding expenditure analysis. • Continue performance measures and benchmarks by which the organization can measure attainment. Refine and expand monthly departmental reporting to council and staff. • Provide processes from which the organization can set direction such as the past pavement management task force report. Revisit current systems /processes to ensure validity and need remains. • Complete enhanced staff performance feedback system and implement accountability measures for each department tied to council Vision and Goals. Continue to implement "Good to Great' process. • Develop a communications /marketing plan for the city, include the use of such tools as the web and the Internet. COTTAGE GROVE 2011 CITY COUNCIL GOALS Vision An accessible community with an appreciation for our environment, trees, landscapes and river, including quality park, green and open spaee areas. hills, ravines, A good place to raise a family and grow a business with well maintained neighborhoods and private properties. A fiscally responsible, engaged government with well maintained, infrastructure, access to quality inter- and intra- community transportation and transit, and safe residential and commercial neighborhoods and public spaces. Mission Provide excellence in the delivery of public services to community residents, businesses, and owners of property. Commercial and Industrial Development Initiatives • Continue to increase quality of commercial structures and neighborhoods. • Prospect for specific end users by category, including restaurants, big /junior box and specialty retailers, and service and entertainment venues as identified in the 2009 commercial market study. Provide a list of specific measures taken and specific contacts made to both Commercial and Industrial prospects. Concentrate industrial prospecting on high job industries. Include results within annual performance measures. • Provide for continued development of the industrial park, redevelopment of the Gateway District and planning for the Cottage View and infill sites including the Rodeo and Majestic redevelopment opportunities. Include a business community feedback mechanism to include prospects not attracted to a local development site. Improve reporting to EDA and Council. • Update business attraction /retention marketing plan and strategy. • Provide for enhanced Chamber, EDA, and Council business outreach coordination. Housing Development Initiatives ♦ Ensure that all rental- housing units are identified and monitored for code compliance. ♦ Aggressively monitor foreclosed properties. ♦ Provide for additional Empty Nester housing such as the Auburn Woods development. Consider density bonuses to provide for this housing type. ♦ Provide for targeted high -end development in the East Ravine and West Draw portions of the Community -- with density flexibility. ♦ Provide opportunities for high- density townhomes, apartments, affordable rentals and condo projects along with a non - senior assisted living project. Promote an enhanced sense of community pride, mutual trust, respect, civility, and a safe and secure environment for the exchange of ideas and collaborative dialogue throughout the organization, with other governmental agencies and the community. Fiscal Stability Operate in a fiscally responsible manner while emphasizing growth and diversity of the tax base and high value to the taxpayer and other community stakeholders. Commercial and Industrial Development Place emphasis on quality retail, restaurant, and industrial recruitment and retention. Development enhancements within all commercial districts include the use of development controls, architectural standards and high quality site features. Transportation and Transit Place a high priority on Red Rock Commuter Rail, High Speed Rail and express transit service, while we garner intergovernmental funding toward State and County corridor improvements. Housing Development . Ensure that implementation of the master plan for the East Ravine District includes only high quality, high design and amenity development stressing the natural environment complemented by the built environment. Emphasis is placed on diversity of housing styles targeting the second and third tier move - up buyer along with empty- nester housing. All future housing developments .should strive to reflect the community vision established through the East Ravine planning process. Encourage the maintenance of current housing stock through increased code enforcement efforts. Public Facilities Provide a high level of maintenance, repair and quality of construction of city facilities including municipal structures, parks, and community spaces. Included is implementation of storm water and water system improvements. Fiscal Stability Initiatives • Budget with sustainability focus including renewable, quality of life and environmental factors. • Operate in accordance with Fund Balance policy and other current fiscal policies and practices including future facilities, pavement management, debt retirement and fund reserve levies. • Proceed toward the 2012 budget replicating budget direction from 2010/2011. Include continued moderation of the tax levy rate in comparison to peer communities and moderation of future operating cost increases below our funding ability. Ensure sustainable budgeting as we react to the current down cycle in the economy. Transportation and Transit Initiatives • Provide for third party funding of community infrastructure ensuring that we gain our share of County Highway funding dollars. Aggressively pursue inclusion in Federal stimulus and Federal Highway reauthorization bills. • Provide for high density housing as part of our transit plan. • Provide continued support of the Hastings Bridge, Red Rock Rail and High Speed Rail initiatives. • Provide planning and construction of local roadway infrastructure on a scheduled basis. Public Facilities Initiatives • Implement Public Safety /City Hall building project. Ensure the use of open and transparent decision - making processes regarding throughout all aspects of the project, including finances. • Act on community center task force report. • Provide for continued (re) construction, maintenance and repair of parks and community spaces. • Aggressively monitor public and private source water quality issues. • Monitor the Golf Course debt and operations closely. Recommend that EDA lower loan interest rate to 2 %. Prepare proposal for upgrading banquet and golf course facilities. • Act on results of Aquatic study. • Encourage Washington County to provide Mississippi River Access on county land and Gray Cloud Island.