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<br />• Develop a litter reduction initiative <br />• Procure engineering design services <br />• Identify and apply for grants (considered ongoing) <br /> <br />Upcoming Work for Delivering Dynamic Spaces in 2026 <br />• Develop a wayfinding program to connect the east & west sides of Little Canada and <br />along trails <br />o Funds for design services and signs are budgeted in CIP <br />• Complete shovel-ready plans for pedestrian bridge <br />o Project was heard as part of bonding tour on November 11, 2025 <br />o Capital Request was included in Governor Walz’s 2026 Infrastructure Plan <br />o The project was not included in the bonding bill <br />• Updating the council on bonding authority for community building <br />o Preliminary work has begun <br />• Update the non-motorized trail and sidewalk plan and framework to identify priorities <br />o Internal work with staff has begun <br /> <br />Timing adjustment notice: Three projects and their timeline for completion were extended by <br />one year to July 1, 2027. <br />- Wayfinding program <br />- Pedestrian bridge plans <br />- Trail and sidewalk updates <br /> <br />Strategic Direction 2: Creating Supportive Networks <br />To ensure the best possible outcomes, a network of community members, governmental <br />agencies, and businesses is desired. This will allow for a better flow of information, creative <br />ideas, efficiencies, and reduced problems. <br /> <br />Creating Supportive Networks Action Item Progress <br />• Complete: 20.0% <br />• On-Track: 20.0% <br />• Upcoming: 40.0% <br />• Not Started: 20.0% <br /> <br />Action Item Highlights <br />Three items within the Creating Supportive Networks Strategic Direction are complete. <br />• Schedule regular workshop meetings between the City Council and Ramsey County <br />Sheriff's Office <br />• Develop a program to engage community members using smaller meetings at area <br />businesses for projects <br />• Conduct a business inventory <br /> <br />Upcoming Work for Creating Supportive Networks in 2026 <br />• Expand commissioner roles and responsibilities to increase involvement <br />o Working to develop guide for commissioners <br />• Develop an intentional and authentic outreach plan to historically underrepresented <br />community members <br />o Two action items remain with an upcoming status assignment <br />• Share strategic plan with neighboring communities and engage other cities to develop <br />area best practices <br />o Planned for 2026 <br />o Comparable communities were selected