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2016 City Council Priorities On February 29, 2016, 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: • Encourage development and promote programs and opportunities to improve neighborhoods and eliminate blight (Community Development) • Focus on corridor maintenance, aesthetics, landscaping and appearance; pursue linkages to promote regional trailway connectivity (Public Works) • Develop the vision associated with Crossroad Pointe (Community Development) • Implement technology enhancements to expand access and availability to residents, businesses and City departments; provide for greater security in parks and City buildings (Finance) • Explore renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements; pursue Green-Step City designation Level 2 (Public Works) • Finalize and approve the design, size, location, and financing plan for the new Public Works building (Public Works) • Ensure Mounds View’s interests are protected and promoted relating to the Rice Creek Commons redevelopment (Administration) • Develop a vision for City Hall Park (Public Works) • Promote positive partnerships and outreach efforts between the Mounds View Police Department and the community it serves (Police Department) • Develop a program to recognize outstanding employee achievement (Administration) • Pursue the naming of County Road 10 (Administration) • Develop and approve a sustainable streets and utilities maintenance and reconstruction program (Public Works) The City Council believes the County Road 10 corridor to be a key component in the City’s redevelopment vision. A vibrant, easily accessible and aesthetically pleasing commercial corridor will be Mounds View’s foundation upon which our other amenities and community assets will be strengthened and reinforced. (Reviewed March 7, 2016)