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CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION AGENDA
MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL
Monday, October 2, 2006
5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Marty, Stigney, Gunn, Flaherty, Thomas
PUBLIC COMMENT
Citizens may speak to issues not on tonight’s agenda. Before speaking, please give your full name and
address for the minutes. Also, please limit your comments to three minutes.
Agenda Items Discussed by Consensus
_______ 1. 2007 Budget (530pm – 7pm)
A. Association of Metropolitan Municipalities (AMM) Membership
B. Web Page Service Provider Contract
C. Irondale School Liaison Officer Cost Sharing
D. Festival in the Park
E. Mounds View 50th Anniversary
F. Community Center Budget – Fitness Equipment
_______ 2. School District Presentation: Marre Jo Sager 7pm-8pm
_______ 3. Public Works (805pm – 835pm)
A. County Road 10 Corridor Improvement Program – Landscape Design Elements
_______ 4. Parks and Recreation (840pm – 910pm)
A. Community Center Future Direction
_______ 5. Administration (915pm – 1015pm)
A. Report on Progress Toward City Goals
B. Review Meeting Procedures (R. Stigney)
C. Meeting Minutes (R. Marty)
D. Creative Kids Childcare Lease
Next Work Session: Monday, November 6, 2006 @ 7pm
Next City Council Meeting: Monday, October 9, 2006 @7pm
CITY COUNCIL AND CITY STAFF
2006 – 2007 ACTION PLAN
ADOPTED FEBRUARY 13, 2006
Goal 1: Follow through on City goals with better execution and implementation
Staff Leader: Kurt Ulrich, City Administrator
ACTION STEPS TARGET
DATE(S)
PERSON
RESPONSIBLE
ACTION STATUS
Identify goals February 2006 City Council/staff Completed – February 2006
Justify goals February – May
2006 w/ Constant
monitoring
City Council/staff Ongoing
Action Plan February 2006 w/
Constant
monitoring
Staff – K. Ulrich Completed – February 2006
Develop Timelines February 2006 w/
Constant
monitoring
Staff – K. Ulrich Completed – February 2006
Take Action/Implement February 2006 w/
Constant
monitoring
City Council – Vote Completed – February 2006
and ongoing
Goal 2: Improve the City’s street and utilities infrastructure and develop a
financing plan for these improvements
2A. Construction Program
Staff Leader: Greg Lee, Public Works Director
ACTION STEPS TARGET DATE(S) PERSON
RESPONSIBLE
ACTION STATUS
Hold neighborhood meetings March 15 – 31, 2006 Greg Lee Completed – April 13th
Narrow and define project April 10, 2006 City Council Action Completed – 6 areas reviewed, 3
areas to be selected on May 22nd
Order feasibility report April 24, 2006 City Council Action Completed - May 22nd
Hold neighborhood meetings: citizen input
and information
May 22 – 31, 2006 Greg Lee Completed - Meeting held on June
15th
Feasibility report due November 1, 2006 Greg Lee
Neighborhood meetings: present report to
residents
November 1 – 10, 2006 Greg Lee
Council approves report, holds public hearing,
orders project and authorizes plans and specs
December 11, 2006 City Council
Approve plans and specs/ set bid date April 9, 2007 City Council
Receive bids May 14, 2007 City Council
Hold assessment hearing and award contract June 11, 2007 City Council
Start construction of Phase 1 June 18, 2007 Greg Lee
Hold neighborhood meetings for 2009 – 2010
construction projects
October 1 – 19, 2007 Greg Lee
2B. Financing Plan
Staff Leader: Mark Beer, Finance Director
ACTION STEPS TARGET
DATE(S)
PERSON
RESPONSIBLE
ACTION STATUS
Analyze financing options (e.g., tax levy, TIF, Bonding,
assessment, Levy Reduction Fund, Street Improvement Fund,
utility funds)
March 6, 2006 Mark Beer Completed
Narrow and define financing options April 3, 2006 City Council Completed April 3rd
Seek public input at town meeting April 29, 2006 Mark Beer Completed
Finalize financing plan May 8, 2006 City Council action Completed - May 22nd
Implement into current street project June 2007 Mark Beer Completed (CIP & 5 Yr Financial
Plan), ongoing with projects
Goal 3: Finalize and implement the redevelopment and revitalization plan for
County Highway 10
Staff Leader: Greg Lee, Public Works Director
ACTION STEPS TARGET
DATE(S)
PERSON
RESPONSIBLE
ACTION STATUS
Define project and prioritize segments February 27,
2006
City Council Completed
Reintroduce plans to public at neighborhood meeting March 9, 2006 Greg Lee Completed
Update report to Council regarding neighborhood meeting March 27, 2006 Greg Lee Completed
Approve feasibility report and order plans and specs April 10, 2006 Greg Lee Ordered April 24th – To be
completed and approved June 12th
Presentation at town hall meeting April 29, 2006 Greg Lee Completed
Active Living Ramsey County walkability workshop May 11, 2006 Heidi Heller Completed - Held on May 11th
Approve plans and specs August 14, 2006 City Council action Schedule for Phase 1 – Trail
between Long Lake Rd and Silver
Lake Road:
October 23, 2006
Accept bids August 28, 2006 City Council action November 16, 2006
Award contract August 28, 2006 City Council Action November 27, 2006
Begin Construction September 11,
2006
Contractor December 11, 2006
Goal 4: Develop an economic development philosophy, including alternatives to
TIF to stimulate economic development, address TIF issues and develop a revised
TIF policy
A. Economic Development Policy
Staff Leader: Jim Ericson, Community Development Director
ACTION STEPS TARGET
DATE(S)
PERSON
RESPONSIBLE
ACTION STATUS
Review current economic development policies (e.g.,
TIF, business subsidy, tax abatement).
March 6, 2006 Jim Ericson Completed
Review and discuss recommended changes to current
policies.
April 3, 2006 Jim Ericson Completed
Develop an economic development philosophy. May 1, 2006 City Council/EDA Completed
Introduce draft ED policy for feedback/review May 12, 2006 Jim Ericson Completed
Adoption of City ED policy June 12, 2006 City Council Action Final Draft reviewed by Council
July 10th – Referred to EDC for
additional comments. EDC
recommendation to come back to
Council in November.
Revise City comprehensive plan. April 2007 Jim Ericson
B. TIF Policy
Staff Leader: Jim Ericson, Community Development Director
ACTION STEPS TARGET
DATE(S)
PERSON
RESPONSIBLE
ACTION STATUS
Review TIF Numbers - financing discussion with
regard to other projects.
March 6, 2006 Jim Ericson Completed
Define questions: decide what City should include in
TIF policy.
March 13, 2006 City Council action Completed
Integrate into other City policies (e.g., economic
development policy, street financing, housing stock
rehabilitation).
April 3, 2006 Jim Ericson Ongoing
Review recommendations from staff (review other
city’s policies).
May 8, 2006 City Council Ongoing
Finalize TIF policy. May 22, 2006 City Council action Final Draft reviewed by Council
July 10th – Referred to EDC for
additional comments
Goal 5: Improve communications with the public
Staff Leader: Kurt Ulrich, City Administrator
ACTION STEPS TARGET
DATE(S)
PERSON
RESPONSIBLE
ACTION STATUS
Hire Communications Coordinator. March 27, 2006 City Council Action Completed
Develop clear expectations for Communications
Coordinator
May 1, 2006 City Council Completed
Monitor performance of communications Quarterly City Council Ongoing
Review responsibilities and define communications
action plan (web site, news letter, newspaper, web-
streaming, cable TV productions)
June 5, 2006 Communications
Coordinator
Completed
Monitor Council meeting performance: listen with
open mind, be polite, and consider additional town
hall meetings.
On-going City Council Ongoing
Goal 6: Continue to provide quality service with limited resources
Staff Leader: Kurt Ulrich, City Administrator
ACTION STEPS TARGET
DATE(S)
PERSON
RESPONSIBLE
ACTION STATUS
Continue to upgrade technology. Continuous Kurt Ulrich Ongoing – e.g., financial software,
cable TV
Continue to hire good, qualified people. Continuous City Council Ongoing – e.g., Cable Coordinator,
Police Officers, Building Insp.,
Receptionist
Provide positive work environment. Continuous Kurt Ulrich Ongoing – e.g., Appreciation lunch,
longevity awards, City Hall
remodel, employee survey and
discussions
Continue to innovate in providing service delivery. Continuous Kurt Ulrich Ongoing – e.g., web-streaming pilot
in place, automatic utility bill
payment being reviewed
Investigate performance measurement options. 3rd Quarter, 2006 Kurt Ulrich November work session
Goal 7: Keep property taxes as low as possible and enhance the City’s financial
resources
A. Property Tax
Staff Leader: Kurt Ulrich, City Administrator
ACTION STEPS TARGET
DATE(S)
PERSON
RESPONSIBLE
ACTION STATUS
Continue to review budgets on a regular basis. Ongoing Kurt Ulrich Ongoing
Develop list of City service priorities e.g., wants vs.
needs).
June 5, 2006 Completed – June 5, 2006
Establish budget targets. July 3, 2006 City Council Completed – June 5, 2006
Establish preliminary property tax levy. September 11,
2006
City Council Completed – zero per cent increase
for preliminary levy
Establish final tax levy after public hearing. December 11,
2006
City Council
B. Financial Resources
Staff Leader: Mark Beer, Finance Director
ACTION STEPS TARGET
DATE(S)
PERSON
RESPONSIBLE
ACTION STATUS
Seek additional grant applications. Ongoing Mark Beer Ongoing- e.g., $25,000 Dept. of
Justice grant
Redevelop and upgrade property within the City. Ongoing Jim Ericson Ongoing- e.g., Premium stop
property, MV Square
Evaluate and enhance fees and charges. Ongoing Mark Beer Ongoing- fee schedule to be
reviewed in November
Utilize technology. Ongoing Department heads Ongoing- e.g., new financial
software being installed
Contract for service. Ongoing Department heads Ongoing- e.g., building inspection
services, YMCA recreation
management, private engineering
and planning consultants
Develop partnerships with other governments and/or
private sector.
Ongoing Kurt Ulrich Ongoing – e.g., IT and phone
service with Roseville, exploring
data storage systems
Goal 8: Develop a five-year capital improvement plan and to plan for parks and
recreation.
Staff Leader: Greg Lee, Public Works Director
ACTION STEPS TARGET
DATE(S)
PERSON
RESPONSIBLE
ACTION STATUS
Implement current CIP into annual budget/work plans. January 2006 Greg Lee Completed
Conduct parks needs analysis. May 2006 Greg Lee Completed - May 2006
Work session: review updated CIP plan. June 5, 2006 City Council Completed
Conduct public hearings and approve 5-yr CIP June 26, 2006 City Council action Completed – August 14, 2006
Review and approve long-term plan. July 24, 2006 City Council action Completed – August 14, 2006
Integrate CIP into annual budget. August 2006 and
annually
Mark Beer Ongoing
Goal 9: Improve the City’s effectiveness in the delivery of services.
Staff Leader: Kurt Ulrich, City Administrator
ACTION STEPS TARGET
DATE(S)
PERSON
RESPONSIBLE
ACTION STATUS
Adopt new technologies. Ongoing Kurt Ulrich Ongoing – e.g., financial software,
cable TV
On-line bill pay. 3rd quarter 2006 Mark Beer Currently under review
Alternate forms of payment (e.g., e-commerce). 4th quarter 2006 Mark Beer
Goal 10: Make the Community Center self-sufficient
Staff Leader: Kurt Ulrich
ACTION STEPS TARGET
DATE(S)
PERSON
RESPONSIBLE
ACTION STATUS
Form task force to review options. January 2006 Kurt Ulrich Completed
Task force submits report to Council. March 6, 2006 Task Force Completed
Solicit public input. April 29, 2006
and other dates
City Council Completed – Consider next steps at
October 2nd work session
Item No: 5A
Meeting Date: 10/02/06
Type of Business: WS
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Kurt Ulrich, City Administrator
Item Title/Subject: Report on Progress Toward Goals
On February 6th and 7th, 2006, the city council and department heads held a
“leadership – planning – team building” retreat. This strategic planning session
resulted in the subsequent adoption of a City Vision and Mission Statement, Goals
Program, Values Statement, Rules of Conduct, and Action Plan.
An important part of the plan was to provide a periodic update of the City’s
progress towards its goals, along with a year-end review and evaluation.
Attached is a copy of the 2006 – 2007 Action Plan with a review of the current
status of the various action steps.