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WHAT WE WANT <br />Major Themes: The five most important Characteristics or strategic policy areas of Mounds View <br /> <br />1) Financial Stability <br />2) Maintain good Infrastructure <br />3) Demographics: Diversity & Outreach <br />4) Employee Recruitment & Retention <br />5) Business Retention & Expansion <br /> <br />Vision Statements: A vision statement is an outcome, a result, and an ideal to strive for over a period of time. The following vision statements <br />define the future of Mounds View. <br /> Financial Stability <br /> Maintain good infrastructure in such a way that is walkable & attractive, safe, and affordable <br /> A progressive City that is welcoming, and a desirable destination to all ages & cultures, who seek progress through partnerships, and a <br />place where residents can work, live, and play safely and show pride in the community <br /> Create a culture where employees desire to work and remain employed with Mounds View <br /> Create and maintain a positive business climate where businesses want to locate and remain in Mounds View <br />Strategies: Strategies are combined and synthesized from the overall themes. These strategies form the basis for the goals and action steps. <br />(3 Year Target) <br /> Address the property tax levy limitation in the City Charter, educate residents on Inflow & Infiltration, & keep the same level of service <br />while monitoring expenses. <br /> Maintain and plan for infrastructure improvements including waste water, water, & transportation <br /> Increase community engagement while being sensitive to the changing demographics & their needs and inclusive to all socioeconomic <br />situations <br /> Implement HR policies to recruit and retain staff and provide growth opportunities by making salaries competitive and creating an <br />enjoyable working environment. <br /> Continue BR&E program, maximize utilization of development space and current list of available sites, encourage land owners to maintain <br />their properties, & consider residential redevelopment