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<br /> <br /> STAFF REPORT <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />TO: Mayor Keis and Members of City Council <br /> <br />FROM: Chris Heineman, City Administrator <br />DATE: January 13, 2020 <br /> <br />RE: Strategic Plan Discussion <br /> <br />The purpose of tonight’s City Council workshop is to provide a broad overview of the 5-year <br />Strategic Plan that was approved in 2019 and discuss some of the initiatives for 2021. The <br />Strategic Plan established a practical vision for the community and identified several clear steps <br />the City will take to achieve that vision. The primary goal of the strategic plan was to establish a <br />practical vision for the community to work towards from 2019-2024 including the following items: <br />• Define town square plan <br />• Flexible gathering spaces that engage everyone <br />• Increased diversified citizen engagement <br />• Modernized codes and all records are incorporated into efficient, functional formats <br />• Sustainable core services that are accountable to the public <br />• Enhanced internal and external trail system <br />• Provide additional park amenities and opportunities to engage the community <br />• Revitalized key commercial corridors <br />• Maintain and create new housing opportunities <br /> <br />The following is a list of the strategic directions that were identified to achieve the practical vision <br />above and some of the key initiatives that have been identified and staff is working on for 2021. <br /> <br />1) Enhancing and Empowering the Community <br />o Establish criteria and method to get youth involved <br />o Implementation of Spanish and Hmong translation of printed/written materials <br />o Implementation of wayfinding signage in city parks <br />2) Creating Operational Efficiency <br />o Implementation of zoning code revision <br />o Conversion to electronic files (PermitWorks software & Laserfische) <br />o Completed staff assessment and implementing a revised organizational structure <br />3) Maximizing our Assets to Catalyze Development <br />o Utilize parcel inventory to identify opportunities for development or redevelopment <br />o Schedule ongoing meetings with surrounding agencies <br />o Fund balance identified and explained during the 2020 budget and CIP process <br />o Developer presentations on market demand and redevelopment opportunities <br />4) Mandating Action and Accountability <br />o Establish calendar for City Council workshops and Special City Council meetings <br />o Establish format for tracking progress on Comprehensive Plan & Zoning Code