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Goa14: To provide a responsive and effective city government. • Strategy Y: Communicate promptly and clearty with citizens, business owners and institutional representatives by anticipating information needs and quickly responding to questions. Action Items: ^ Provide a photo of new staff members and a description of jobs in the newsletter ^ Publish a summary of the goals in the city's newsletter and on the website ^ Educate residents about the property tax ^ Hold a Truth in Taxation Hearing annually ^ Complete re-codification of city code and maintain it on the website Strategy 2: Maintain collaborative relationships with other entities. Action Items: ^ Participate in the U of MCampus/Community Advisory Committee ^ Maintain regulaz communication with the University of Minnesota, the Metropolitan Council, Ramsey County, the Minnesota State Fair, the Capital Region Watershed District, the cities surrounding Falcon Heights, and the State of Minnesota ^ Convey city goals to the city's representatives at the legislature, the Metropolitan_ Council and the County, as well as to neighboring communities ^ Participate in Northwest Youth and Family Service, North Suburban Cable Commission and • CTV 15, and the Ramsey County League of Local Governments ^ Encourage Councilmembers and Staff to participate in service and professional organizations Strategy 3: Effectively .manage the city's consulting and personnel resources. Action Items: ^ Review and clarify staffing assignments and responsibilities regularly ^ Evaluate the performance and work assignments of city employees through annual performance reviews ^ Provide employees with affordable resources they require to efficiently and effectively do their jobs, including a training plan and technology resources ^ Provide adequate funds for personnel, equipment and contractors to maintain the city's infrastructure, facilities, public spaces and public improvements ^ Evaluate and review consultants' performances and fees ^ Retain highly skilled and high functioning employees ^ Provide salaries and benefits that aze competitive with cities of a similar size, scale, and scope Strategy 4: Effectively manage the city's financial resources. Action Items: •