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The five most important characteristics or strategic policy areas of Mounds View 1. Financial Stability 2. Maintain good Infrastructure: Public Transportation, City Street Program, HOPP Program, County Owned Roads, Trails, Parks, Internet Access/Connectivity, Met -Council Waste -Water Charges & Storm water Management Plan 3. Demographics: Diversity & Outreach. More Participation from Diverse Population 4. Employee Recruitment & Retention 5. Business Retention & Expansion, Housing Stock, Affordable Housing, Absentee Landlords 6. Housing Stock, Affordable Housing, Responsible Landlords A vision statement is an outcome, a result, and an ideal to strive for over a period of time. The following vision statements define the future of Mounds View. Financial Stability Maintain good infrastructure in such a way that is walkable & attractive, safe, and affordable. Provide high quality City services and amenities that is affordable with the goal of creating a practical, yet memorable city, and ensuring parks are well maintained with variety of amenities. Examples of infrastructure & services include: the HOPP Program, Trails, Parks, Internet Access/ Connectivity, Met -Council Waste -Water Charges & Storm Water Management Plan. Public transportation: Unite all facets of the City with good transportation options ensuring entire city is well connected with trails for walk -ability and ridership options covering all areas of the City. Maintain and update the City Street Program by supporting the street levy, and long-range planning. Continual coordination with Ramsey County to upkeep amenities and appearances of County Owned Roads within Mounds View with emphasis on improving and beautifying Mounds View Boulevard. A progressive City that is open and welcoming, and a desirable destination to all ages and cultures, who seek progress through partnerships, and a place where residents can work, live,and play safely and show pride in the community. Stable socially & fiscally, with an adequate amount of economically competitive housing across all demographics. Create a culture where employees desire to work and remain employed with Mounds View, Seeing Challenges as Opportunities and ensuring adequate staffing Create and maintain a positive business climate where businesses want to locate and remain in Mounds View though a good BR&E program and redevelopment efforts. Provide a variety of housing options with responsible landlords and effective code enforcement. Make it appealing and easy for former residents to be able to move back to Mounds View. CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW STRATEGIC PLAN