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the final budget adoption and levy determination. This public input meeting must occur after November 24th and must start at or after 6:00 pm. By that same September 30th date, the City must provide the County with the information listed above, plus a phone number and address where comments and questions about the City’s budget may be directed. The City is required to adopt the final property tax levy and certify the amount to Ramsey County on or before December 28th of each year. This year, this meeting will be held on December 16th. Mission Statement The City of Little Canada adopted a mission statement in 2014 to guide the City Council and staff in future policy decisions. The statement reads as follows: We endeavor to provide high quality, cost effective services which meet the needs of our customers, delivered in a manner consistent with a friendly and responsive small town atmosphere. We are committed to open communications, superior customer service, continuous improvement and accountability to the public. We strive to apply city ordinances, regulations and policies in a fair and consistent manner. We work to enhance our unique identity, heritage, and quality of life. We encourage city beautification, maintaining our natural environment, and pride in ownership. We foster long term growth by proactively pursuing and assisting in high quality development and redevelopment. We recognize the benefits and responsibilities our metropolitan location bestows and pledge to actively cooperate with other jurisdictions to address issues that impact our city and region. Priorities and Initiatives In 2019, the City Council, a representative from each of the City’s Advisory Commission, and City staff participated in a strategic planning retreat to define goals that will help to guide the City of Little Canada. The first step in this process was to create a practical vision for the next 3-5 years. Specific goals included in the practical vision are as follows: By 2025, Little Canada: •Has a defined town square plan •Has flexible gathering spaces that will engage everyone •Has increased, diversified citizen engagement •Has modernized codes & all records are incorporated into efficient, functional formats •Has sustainable core services that are accountable to the public •Has an enhanced internal and external trail system •Has provided additional park amenities and opportunities to engage the community •Has revitalized key commercial corridors •Is maintaining, and has created, new housing opportunities DRAFT DOCUMENT -9/3/2020 2