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f <br /> Public Facilities/Services Goals <br /> 1. Emphasize economy and efficiency in all aspects of public facilities <br /> and services: <br /> Explanation: The public demand for efficiency in government is not <br /> just desirable but necessary in St. Anthony due to the City's limited <br /> tax base and fiscal limitations. <br /> 2. Coordinate facilities and services on a joint basis between governmen- <br /> tal units. <br /> Explanation: In order to more efficiently utilize and conserve scarce <br /> land resources and eliminate costly duplication of facilities and ser- <br /> vices, it is becoming increasingly important for city and county <br /> governments, school districts and metropolitan governmental units to <br /> work together to maximize the benefits of various faci-lities and ser- <br /> vices to all the residents of this area. On the community level the <br /> City should work with the school district to coordinate the provision <br /> of recreationa . facilities (amongst other things) and the programming <br /> of recreational activities. Relative to adjacent suburban communities <br /> and the metropolitan area as a whole, facilities and services such as <br /> parks and open space areas, libraries, and public utilities should be <br /> planned and developed on a coordinated basis. <br /> 3,. Through sound management and budget practices, enhance the City's <br /> fiscal health. <br /> Explanation: Limited resources and rising costs make careful budgeting, <br /> fiscal planning, and spending essential . A Capital Improvements <br /> Program which outlines expected City income, needed expenditures for <br /> public physical improvements, and potential funding sources is one <br /> Important tool which may be utilized by the City to help provide for <br /> continued financial stability. <br /> 4. Restrict the increase in municipal costs to no more than the rate of <br /> Inflation of the general . economy or less, if at all possible. <br /> Explanation: Costs of government at all levels is coming under greater <br /> scrutiny and criticism. Efforts should be made to keep the government <br /> of the City of St. Anthony as streamlined as possible while still deli- <br /> vering necessary and desirable services. Over-dependence on State and <br /> Federal aid for basic local needs should be avoided, lest cutbacks in <br /> such assistance jeopardize their delivery and suddenly. increase pro- <br /> perty taxes and user fees. <br /> 36 <br />