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2015 City Council Priorities On February 10, 2015, the Mounds View City Council and members of the management team held a planning and goal-setting retreat at the Mounds View Community Center. The City of Mounds View provides a variety of core and essential services to its residents, property owners and business owners. Each of these service delivery areas is an acknowledged and supported priority and each supports the City’s Mission, Vision and Values statements. Recognizing that important services such as Code Enforcement, Street and Infrastructure Improvements, the Community Center, Parks, Public Safety, Sewer and Water delivery are ongoing priorities which strengthen and enhance the City’s livability and social fabric, the City Council has chosen to focus particular attention this year to the following identified priorities: • Consider targeted property acquisitions on a case-by-case basis to eliminate blight and to encourage redevelopment and land assembly; promote programs and opportunities to im prove neighborhoods • Actively recruit new businesses, encourage business development and work with existing businesses for purposes of retention and expansion • Focus on corridor maintenance, aesthetics, landscaping and appearance; pursue completion of corridor trailway segments and linkages to promote regional connectivity • Promote the redevelopment vision associated with Crossroad Pointe and pursue other redevelopment opportunities • Explore technology enhancements to expand access and availability to residents, businesses and City departments; provide for greater security in parks and City buildings • Implement renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements; pursue Green- Step City designation • Plan for the design and reconstruction of the Public Works maintenance facility. • Ensure Mounds View’s interests are protected and promoted relating to the TCAAP redevelopment • Investigate the feasibility and funding opportunities associated with a “Splash Pad”, and • Promote positive partnerships and outreach efforts between the Mounds View Police Department and the community it serves. The City Council considers the County Road 10 corridor to be a key component in the City’s ability to grow and prosper well into the future. A healthy and vibrant commercial corridor, easily accessible and aesthetically pleasing, will be Mounds View’s foundation upon which our other amenities will be strengthened and reinforced.