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Future Worksession Dates, Times And Agenda Items
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CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGEWORKSESSION AGENDATuesday, February 14, 2023 at 6:00 PMJoin Meeting via ZoomThere is also a dial -in option available. Members of the public who wish to attend the meeting may do so in person. MinutesApproval Of CC WS Meeting MinutesWS 11 -29 -22.PDFWorksession Topics2023 St. Anthony Pyramid And Strategic PlanSAINT ANTHONY PYRAMID 2023.PDF2023 STRATEGIC PLAN.PDFParks & Environmental Commission Open SeatFuture Worksession Dates, Times And Agenda ItemsFuture Agenda ItemsFUTURE AGENDA ITEMS.PDFAdjournmentIf you would like to request special accommodations or alternative formats, please contact the City Clerk at 612 -782 -3313 or email city@savmn.com . People who are deaf or hard of hearing can
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Our Mission is to be a progressive and welcoming Village that is walkable, sustainable and
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City of St. Anthony
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Minutes
November 29, 2022
Present:
Mayor & Council:
Randy Stille, Mayor, Bernard Walker, Thomas Randle, Wendy Webster, Jan Jenson, Councilmembers
Planning Commission:
Meridith Socha, Paul Morita, Paul Morita, Thomas Kuykendall, Member, Corey Erickson, Chelsey
Hendrickson, Member, Jennifer Gaveske, Commissioners
Parks & Environmental Commission:
James Niemi, Terese Bordeau, Lona Doolan, Michael Guest, Commissioners
Staff:
Charlie Yunker, City Manager, Nicole Miller, Assistant to the City Manager, and Shelly Rueckert, Finance
Director
Consultants:
Steve Grittman, City Planner
Call to Order:
Mayor Stille called the Work Session to order at 6:00 p.m.
Green Space:
Mayor Stille summarized the action steps from the 2022 Pyramid of examining open space in the Silver
Lake Village area, and the southern part of the City. City Planner Grittman reviewed the information
provided in the packet from the Comprehensive Plan for context and to assist in the discussion.
Discussion began with the city-owned parcel at 3803 Stinson and comments from Council and Planning
Commission on the desire for more open space in the Silver Lake Village area. Discussion took place on
the appropriateness of the parcel as a park and the need to find a funding source. General consensus
was a park/open space is preferred, but would consider commercial proposals, possible residential, but
low-mid density, with a new building, not a rehab of existing and include some public space. City to
pursue ULI TAP program to examine variety of uses and encompass the whole Silver Lake Village area.
Discussion then moved to the southern area of the City and the resident’s provided information
proposing a City park at 2701 Kenzie Terrace. The Commissioners discussed that the parcel is too small
for an effective park and the general consensus priority for park/open space search is in the Silver Lake
Village area. Council discussed that the Comprehensive Plan identifies the desire for more open space
around the Kenzie TerraCe area, but would bee to be in conjunction with commercial redevelopment to
provide a funding source.
Bike Trails:
Staff summarized the proposed trail map, which is a refinement of the existing Kiwanis Bike Trail.
Markings would include refreshed signage and pavement markings to indicate a shared use area.
Commissioners asked of dedicated trails could be established, and staff indicated that due to the
available right-of-way, they would need to be shared. Discussion from the group expressed the desire to
consider the Kiwanis Trail a recreational trail, and the City plan should be focused on transportation,
Safe Routes to School and regional connectivity.
Staff will revisit and provide further options for consideration.
Other Business:
Staff was asked if Hennepin County responded about the possibility of establishing a dog park on a
parcel adjacent to Hwy 88. The County may permit use of property but would consider approval through
their permitting process. Another possible location was discussed at Silverwood Park. Some present felt
that was a better location, while others preferred the Hwy 88 location. Mayor Stille will inquire if
Silverwood is an option.
Future Work Sessions:
Next Work Session will be held on December 7th, 2022, at 6:00pm in the Council Chambers.
Adjournment:
The meeting adjourned at 7:57 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by Charlie Yunker, City Manager.
2023 Vision
Saint Anthony is a small and inclusive
Village where all people can live,
work, learn, play and thrive ……………………………………………………
Mission
Promote a high quality of life to those we serve
through outstanding city services …………………………………………………………………
Infrastructure
& Amenities
CORE SERVICES
Saint Anthony
Village Wine
& Spirits
G O A L S
Environmental
Responsibility
Thriving
Village
Informed & Engaged
Community
Safe & Secure
Community
Fiscal & Organizational
Strength
A C T I O N S T E P S
INFLOW &
INFILTRATION
INSPECTION
PROGRAM
• Implement in early ‘23
CLIMATE ACTION
PLAN
• Assess the City’s role &
define scope
• Review existing plans &
draft Saint Anthony plan
• Identify goals & desired
outcomes
GREENSTEP CITIES
• Maintain highest
GreenStep 5 status
• Participate in Gold Leaf
Pilot Program
AFFORDABLE
HOUSING
• Preserve naturally
occurring affordable
housing
• Monitor large-scale
corporate ownership
SENIOR SERVICES
• Work with community
partners to understand
position, future needs &
expectations
PEDESTRIAN & BIKE-
FRIENDLY ROUTES
• Plan for expansion &
enhancement with
future county projects
SINGLE WASTE
HAULER
• Implement in Spring ‘23
• Continue to monitor
curbside organics
program rollouts in
both counties
NIGHT TO UNITE
• Public Safety staff &
City Council
participation
SISTER CITIES
PROGRAM
• Plan for future Salo,
Finland visit by City
officials
FIRE DEPARTMENT
MEDICAL SKILLSET
EXPANSION
• Implement in early ‘23
TECHNOLOGY
• Implement new Police
Department records
management system
• Implement Lexipol
policy platform for the
Fire Department
MENTAL HEALTH
• Continue Public Safety
joint mental health
initiatives
• Connect residents with
existing mental health
resources
DEVELOP EXIT PLAN
FOR EXISTING TIF
DISTRICTS
• Draft plan with financial
consultant in early ‘23
CITY FACILITIES
• City Council tour of all
facilities to assess status
and future needs
STAFFING
• Address challenges with
recruitment of new staff
members
Planning &
Permitting Governance Communications
& Engagement
Finance &
Administration
DRAFT
C O R E V A L U E S ……………………………………………………………………………..
Supportive Effective Responsible Visionary Innovative Courteous Exemplary
Public
Safety
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2023 STRATEGIC PLAN
2023 Strategic Plan • St. Anthony Village, Minnesota
Contact Information | 1
CONTENTS
Contact Information __________________________________________________________ 1
Introduction _________________________________________________________________ 2
Agenda _____________________________________________________________________ 3
Year Round Progression ________________________________________________________ 4
Welcome and Session Overview __________________________________________________ 5
Strengths ___________________________________________________________________ 6
Opportunities ________________________________________________________________ 7
Collaborations _______________________________________________________________ 8
2022 Goals and Acomplishments _________________________________________________ 9
On the Radar _______________________________________________________________ 10
Adapting the Pyramid_________________________________________________________ 12
Mission and Vision ___________________________________________________________ 14
Core Services and Goals_______________________________________________________ 15
2023 Pyramid _______________________________________________________________ 16
CONTACT INFORMATION
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Tel: 612-782-3301
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Introduction | 2
INTRODUCTION
HIGHLIGHTS
The City of Saint Anthony is widely respected as a cohesive group that works well together as a
team, shares mutual respect, and understands roles and responsibilities. The City Council and
staff share a great sense of pride in working together for the best interests of the citizens of the
community. The work sessions are recognized for positive, healthy and productive discussions.
Each individual opinion is respected and all ideas are welcome.
THE TEAM
City leaders in Saint Anthony Village conducted a Strategic Planning & Goal Setting Workshop
on January 25, 26 and 27, 2023. Participants included:
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
Randy Stille, Mayor
Jan Jenson, Councilmember
Thomas Randle, Councilmember
Bernard Walker, Councilmember
Wendy Webster, Councilmember
COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVES
Meridith Socha, Planning Commission
Terese Bordeau, Parks & Environ. Comm.
LEAGE OF MINNESOTA CITIES
Alida Tieberg, Communications Coordinator
Sergey Kryachich, Business Solutions Manager
METRO CITIES
Ania McDonnell, Gov. Relations Specialist
GUEST
Aurora Yager, Deputy City Manager,
City of Wayzata
FACILITOR
Sara Peterson, Sara Peterson Consulting
CITY STAFF
Charlie Yunker, City Manager
Nicole Miller, Assistant to the City Manager
Kat Watson, Communication Coordinator
Jennifer Doyle, Human Resources Coord.
Jeremy Gumke, Public Works Director
Zach Lundberg, Public Works Superintendent
Mike Larson, Liquor Operations Manager
Bill Haugen, Liquor Stores Manager
Jon Mangseth, Police Chief
Jeff Spiess, Police Captain
Mark Sitarz, Fire Chief
Shelly Rueckert, Finance Director
CONSULTANTS
Justin Messner, WSB & Assoc. (City Engineer)
Steve Grittman, NAC, Inc.. (City Planner)
Stacie Kvilvang, Ehlers & Associates (Financial)
Jay Lindgren, Dorsey & Whitney (Legal)
Our Mission is to be a
progressive and welcoming
Village that is walkable,
sustainable and safe
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Agenda | 3
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2023
9:00am Opening, ground rules, Picture, etc
2022 Goals & Accomplishments
Community Survey Take-Aways
Council on the Radar
Break
10:00am SAV Department Heads & Consultant Staff
Break
11:00am Comprehensive Plan Implementation
Planning Commission Work Plan
Parks & Environmental Commission Work Plan Long Term Vision/Priorities – Pyramid Ideas
Noon End for the day
THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2023
9:00am Setting the stage – recap previous morning
Vision Statement
Mission Statement
10:30am Break
Strategic Initiatives
Goals
11:30am Break
Long Term Vision/Priorities – Final Thoughts
Noon End for the day
FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2023
Invitees: Mayor & Council, City Manager, Assistant to the City Manager,
Department Heads, Engineer, & Facilitator
9:00am Setting the stage – recap past two mornings
Building the Pyramid for 2023
- Solidify top half of the Pyramid
- Identify 2023 Action Steps
10:30am Break Open Council Discussion
11:30am Wrap-up the session
Noon End Session
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Year Round Progression | 4
YEAR ROUND PROGRESSION
The process for goal setting actually begins well before the session in January. Throughout the year
elected officials and appointed staff gather community input from residents via council meetings,
Night to Unite, VillageFest, Village Big Rigs, personal interactions, phone calls, letters and emails.
Department heads also solicit input from other staff. When we gather on that day, our consultants
bring a perspective from their industry and their work in other cities. Commission chairs represent
their fellow commission members and public, and our guests offer state and regional perspectives.
This collective input creates the synergy through which we establish our mission, vision, strategic
initiatives, goals and action steps based on best practices, demographic trends, innovation, and
legislative changes. As city staff follows through with the implementation of the action steps on
The Pyramid that is guided by our mission, vision, strategic initiatives and goals, we are already
gathering data for next year. Annual goal setting is an invaluable process that keeps us continually
moving toward becoming the best community we can be.
Annual Goal
Setting Session
Discussion
City Council
Adopts The
Pyramid
City Staff
Assigned
Action Items
Updates to
City Council
Continual Information Gathering
Continual Information Gathering
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Welcome and Session Overview | 5
WELCOME AND SESSION OVERVIEW
The Mayor welcomed those in attendance, and stressed the importance of hearing opinions from
all within the confines of a safe environment. Participants were thanked for investing their energy
by taking time out of their daily activities, including vacation, in order to make this event a success.
The Mayor acknowledged that strategic planning sessions like this are not commonplace among all
cities, and it is a privilege to designate a time once a year for reflection, with the overarching goal
of doing what is best for St. Anthony.
WORK SESSION GOALS & EXPECTATIONS • Learning, sharing and growing • Introduce new ideas • Build the 2023 Pyramid
• Retain culture of speaking honestly • Continue to strengthen the team
ORGANIZATIONAL BUILDING BLOCKS
LEADERSHIP IN CITY GOVERNMENT VALUES OF ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE • Plan for the future
- Balance short and long term needs • Understand roles and expectations
- Duties are clear and established • Strive for efficiency and effectiveness
- Strong structure and operating models • Place an emphasis on communication
- Internal and external • Share common values
- Respect and consensus-driven
The following qualities and characteristics
have been identified by the group. There
was clear consensus that the elected
officials and staff share common values.
These are listed in no particular order. • Teamwork • Long Term focus • See the big picture • Integrity • High level of transparency • Fair and reasonable • Focused on adding value • Work hard, yet have fun doing it • Noblesse Oblige • Set an example – “Golden Rule” • Focused on doing the right thing • Competitive; want to be the best • Responsive • Motivated to work hard • Curiosity • Humility • Empathy • Non Sibi – Not For Self
ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE “IT FACTOR” • Relationships and connections • Creative partnerships & collaborations • Priority on goal setting • City of Excellence Awards • City management form of government
DID YOU KNOW?
City of St. Anthony
has enjoyed a sister-
city relationship with
the City of Salo,
Finland.
The most recent vist
was by the Salo
Mayor and board
members in August,
2018
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Strengths | 6
STRENGTHS
To maximize the value of the group’s experience, the participants reviewed the strengths and
opportunities. The city’s Strengths and Opportunities:
CITIZENS/COMMUNICATION CITY SERVICES • City Newsletter • Village Feel • Community Cooperation • Civic Organizations • Strong Sense Of Community Ownership • Community Celebrations • Informed & Engaged Citizens • Civic Minded Public • Collaborations With Area Universities
• Successful Track Record • Council, Management Team and Staff • Strong and Active Commissions and
Task Forces • Strong Intergovernmental Relations • Reputation and Community Trust • Visionary Elected & Appointed Officials • Political Will to Do the Right Thing • Quality & Responsive City Staff • Sharing of Staff
COMMUNITY SAFETY FISCAL • Strong Public Safety Reputation • Code Enforcement • Safe and Secure Community • Use Of Technology • Crime Prevention (Summer Survival School) • Emergency Operations Planning • Contract Cities • Youth Supportive Services
• City Mutual Aid Contracts • Right-Sized Community • Strong Planning • Liquor Operations • City’s Bond Rating • Acquiring Grant Dollars • Collaborative Partnerships
LOCATION INFRASTRUCTURE • Location in Metro Area • Newer Commercial District • Sound Housing And Business Environment
• Library • Park System • Vibrant Schools • “Walkable” and Welcoming • Well Maintained Community • Sidewalks • Long Range Planning • Strong Infrastructure Planning • Water Reuse • FiberLAN • Advance Oxidation Plant (AOP)
SUSTAINABILITY • Organized Collection • GreenSteps • Community Buy-In
In the City of Saint
Anthony Village,
sustainability takes
the stage front and
center and considers
the “three E’s” of
Environment,
Economy and
Equity impacts to
the community.
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OPPORTUNITIES
COMMUNICATIONS “WALKABILITY/BIKEABILITY” • Look for Creative Ways to Improve Citizen
Communication • Update the Website • Enhance Use Of Social Media
• Accessibility to Trails • Not Enough Sidewalks • Biking
ENVIRONMENT WATER QUALITY • Environmental Best Practices • Green – Step Five • Explore Alternative Energy Sources • Water Conservation • Natural Disasters • Wood Fires • Flooding
• Water Quality of Silver Lake • Water Quality and Flooding of
Mirror Lake • Access to Water (Water Usage)
FISCAL CHANGING DEMOGRAPHICS • Expand Contracts • Track Future of Health Care Reform • Clean Water Amendment Dollars • Environmental Resources • Joint Ventures/JPA’s • Low Interest Rates For City Borrowing • Grant Possibilities ($) • Greater Level of Service For Size of Our City
• Aging Population + Young Families • Language Communications • Work Force –Succession Planning
HUMAN RESOURCES ECONOMY • Larger Pool of Workforce to Draw From • Increase Employee Hire-Retain Opportunity • Engage and Tap Knowledge of Local Seniors
• Retail Closings • Silver Lake Village Phase III
JOINT VENTURES REDEVELOPMENT • Joint Ventures With Other Cities • Sell Services to Other Cities • Cable Access
• Redevelopment of South End • 39th Avenue Redevelopment • Industrial Park • Aging Business Center • Aging Community Center • Aging Housing Stock
Each summer elected officials, appointed offcials, staff and consultants tour completed and upcoming projects around the City together.
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COLLABORATIONS
In an era of finite resources and increased demand, the City of St. Anthony Village has found
collaboration to be fundamental to our mission of providing existing and expanding services to
our community members. Forging a network of collaboration with numerous government
entities, the City has been able to build relationships that enable us to maintain and expand a
variety of city services throughout our departments that may have otherwise not existed.
Above is a sampling of the entities the City of St. Anthony
parterns with.
This allows the city
to share it's resources and gain access to other resources otherwise out of reach for a small city.
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2022 Goals and Acomplishments | 9
2022 GOALS AND ACOMPLISHMENTS
A key component of the strategic planning process in St. Anthony is the review of the previous
year’s accomplishments. It is through this examination of past achievements and continuing
initiatives that context is established for setting appropriate goals in 2023 and beyond.
The Mayor and City Manager reviewed selected accomplishments and notable items from 2022
from all departments in the city. For example:
“It is amazing what you
can accomplish if you
do not care who gets the
credit.”
― Harry S. Truman
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ON THE RADAR
This year, the City Council included the issues and ideas in advance of the Goal Setting Session
and were included in the materials distributed to all attendees, and available to the public:
COUNCIL
SENIOR AID
SALO PARK CONCERTS
COMMUNITY GATHERING EVENTS
TREE REPLACEMENT OPTIONS
SISTER CITY VISIT
TABLE TOP EXERCISE
COUNCIL SAFETY TRAINING
CLIMATE CHANGE ROLE
NON-PARTISANSHIP
WORKER SHORTAGES
MENTAL HEALTH
SILVER LAKE VILLAGE TIF
DISTRICT
LONG-TERM CARE
CLIMATE CHANGE
NORTH/SOUTH TURNING LANES
AND ARROWS AT INTERSECTION
OF 29TH AVE AND HWY 88
REVIEW DOG PARK CONCEPT AND
PERFORM COST ANALYSIS
DEVELOP LONG TERM CLIMATE
ACTION PLAN TO REDUCE OUR
CARBON FOOTPRINT
EXPAND SOLAR CAPACITY ON
OUR CITY BUILDINGS
PROMOTE A CITY DEPARTMENT
LEAD PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
PLAN
PRESERVE NATURALLY
OCCURRING AFFORDABLE
HOUSING
REVIEW COMP-PLAN INITIATIVES
In addition, throughout the session city officials receive additional insights from representatives
that are able to attend from the League of Minnesota Cities, the League of Minnesota Cities
Insurance Trust, Metro Cities, and another metro area municipalities.
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The City department heads and consultants identified the following trends to be aware of:
ADMINISTRATION • Anticipating Upcoming Staff
Transitions • Implementation of Inflow &
Infiltration Inspection Program • Waste Hauler Transition • Legislative Changes at the State
Capitol
FINANCE • Develop Exit Strategies for
Expired and Expiring TIF Districts • Review Long-Term Street
Reconstruction Plan • Succession Planning & Staff
Changes
FIRE • LEXIPOL Subscription • Facility Assessment
LIQUOR • Staff Development • Building Improvements/Maint. • Market Conditions • Legislative Issues
POLICE • Technology • Staffing
PUBLIC WORKS • Implementation of Inflow &
Infiltration Inspection Program • EAB Management Plan/GIS • Refresh Wilshire Park Safe
Routes To School
ENGINEERING • MN DNR Groundwater
Appropriations • EV & Autonomous Vehicles • Road Diet (County
Collaboration)
PLANNING • Comprehensive Plan
implementation • Prioritization of Zoning
ordinance amendments • Review of recent City zoning
decisions and ordinance
issues/gaps
Many of these items will not appear on the Pyramid itself, however, staff will continue to monitor
and take action on these and other topics over the year. The intent of staff to present these for the
City Council’s review to address as needed, but also to help inform policy makers of what staff is
experiencing in their day-to-day work.
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Adapting the Pyramid | 12
ADAPTING THE PYRAMID
An objective this year was to revise the “top half” of the pyramid – mission, vision, strategic
initiatives and goals. Below is an overview of the process the team followed, and thoughts, ideas
and issues discussed:
Overall
• A 1-page overview to use directly in the community and that the community can use
o “Pyramid” is a framing concept that Communica�ons will make it appealing and effec�ve
o Ideally a single purpose summary of the plan for the year + Mission, Vision, Core
o In prac�ce can include other messaging purposes on a limited basis – less is more
Mission
What • Answers three ques�ons: What do we do? For whom? To what end?
Vision
Why, Long-term • Our ideal for Saint Anthony, our aspira�on, the horizon we are aiming for in our work
Core Services
How
• The direct services and tangibles provided by the City – provides detail re “How” / Mission
o Partner with others for regional items and those out of our authority;
o Community benefits indirectly from the ameni�es nearby
Goals
Interim Impact
• 4-6 objec�ves that link core services to vision;
o Can be “evergreen” like above or focus areas for 3-5-7 years on the path to vision
o Include detail that makes the goal clear with key strategies or similar
Botom Level
Near(er)-term
Implementation
Priorities
• Each year assume that this is first filled with items from retreat discussions, then follow up in mul�-year
ini�a�ves, and finally �mely priori�es – Less is more, especially at the botom
o Emphasize big changes/focus areas and priori�es v individual steps, tac�cs, done, ongoing
o Make clear now/evergreen items; 1-2-year and longer dura�on items
Core Values • These provide guides for staff as they implement the work, promises to the community
Mission
In revising the Saint Anthony Village mission, the group focused on what the city does while avoiding trendy jargon.
Current A progressive and welcoming Village that is walkable, sustainable and safe
From Disc. High quality services and infrastructure, Safe and secure, Understand what residents want
Working
Dra� Promote a high quality of life to those we serve, through outstanding City services
Vision
In revising vision, the group focused on its ul�mate and ongoing aspira�on for Saint Anthony as a result of mission.
Current An innova�ve and vibrant community that values our unique environment, providing a full arrange of quality
services, and is a thriving city in which all people can live work, learn and play
Ideas from
Discussion
to consider
• Place for all to live, work, learn and play; anyone can come start life –
• Assumes affordability, assumes welcoming and inclusive
• Small town culture in the heart of the metro: strong community, safe, secure, people want to come
• The City is transparent, listens and is part of larger conversa�ons
• The City is always moving forward without losing past gains: con�nuous improvement, leaving a legacy
• Resilient – planning ahead, planning for climate, takes the long view
• Sustain – preserve services and infrastructure, sustain a life (assumes mul�-genera�onal)
Working
Dra� A small and inclusive Village where all people can live, work, learn, play and thrive
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Core Services
Because our revised pyramid refers to services, it is important to have a common understanding of these and consistent
communica�on of what those are.
BIG IDEA COMPONENT PARTS
1. Public Safety
• Fire suppression, emergency and hazardous materials response.
• Crime Preven�on & Community problem-solving via Police Department
• Risk Management, Emergency Communica�ons, Inspec�ons, Code compliance
2. Infrastructure & Ameni�es Effec�ve and efficient design, construc�on, opera�on and maintenance of Parks, Streets
& Engineering, Water & Sewer, Facili�es, Fleets, & Equipment
3. Planning & Permi�ng • Rules/Ordinances, Economic Development, Land Use
4. SAV Wine & Spirits • Substance Control, Civic Engagement
5. Communica�on & Engagement • Promo�ng the Community and Eleva�ng local interest and pride
6. Finance • Coordina�on and planning of all City financial informa�on
• Budge�ng, Revenues, Levies, Bonds, Fees, Liquor, Etc.
7. Administra�on Smooth opera�ons, excellent customer service; robust technology, workforce and culture
8. Governance City Council, Planning & Parks Commissions, boards and task forces
Goals
G1: Thriving Village
This includes Thriving Neighborhoods & Businesses, Welcome & Inclusion, Quality Infrastructure
New Discussions Housing: Assess posi�on, explore op�ons, discuss possible goals re affordability, preserving
naturally occurring affordable stock, and single-family housing zoning quality (2nd Priority)
Seniors: Understand posi�on, future needs/expecta�ons before exploring further (3rd Priority)
G2: Safe & Secure Community
This includes 21st C. Policing, Emergency Services, Street Safety, Mental Health, Community Outreach/Educa�on
Implementa�on Fire Department Medical Skillset Expansion
Technology system upgrades and replacement
Sustain Public safety joint mental health ini�a�ves and connec�ng mental health resources with residents
Pedestrian and bike friendly route explora�on with street safety projects
G3: Environmental Responsibility
This touches all that we do
Implementa�on Waste Hauler: Transi�on following explora�on in 2022
New Discussions Climate Ac�on: Assess posi�on, explore op�ons, discuss possible goals (1st Priority)
Sustain Status Cer�fica�ons: Maintain highest GreenStep Ci�es status and progress
G4: Informed & Engaged Community
This includes Effec�ve Communica�ons and Civic Engagement
Implementa�on Communica�ons Plan from 2022
Sustain Night to Unite & Public Safety Engagement
G5: Fiscal & Organiza�onal Strength
This includes Excellence in, and Transparent Governance
Implementa�on Inflow & Infiltra�on Inspec�on Program
TIF Districts: Develop exit plans
Sustain Support for ongoing staffing and facility needs
Sister City Program: Plan Salo visit
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Mission and Vision | 14
MISSION AND VISION
During 2023, the City Council determined that it was time to revisit this “top half” of the Pyramid.
The facilitator asked the Council and senior staff to complete pre-work exercise to revise the
Mission and Vision statements, and the Strategic Initiatives and Goals headings. The second
morning of the sessions was dedicated to this, and the end results are below:
S.E.R.V.I.C.E. —
The St. Anthony Way • Supportive • Effective • Responsible • Visionary • Innovative • Courteous • Exemplary
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CORE SERVICES AND GOALS
The Strategic Initiatives and Goals were reviewed and the City’s Core Services were added in place
of the Strategic Initiatives categories; which were collapsed into the Goals categories:
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2023 PYRAMID
BUILDING THE PYRAMID
On Friday, the Mayor, Council, City Manager, Department Heads and City Engineer reviewed the
ideas generated from the Wednesday and Thursday discussion. The 2022 Pyramid’s Action Steps
were discussed, and many removed as they are now part of routine operations. Next, the group
identified priorities for the 2023 Pyramid as shown below:
The Pyramid is used
year round by the City
to track progress and
ensure the City remains
focused on its goals.
Each spring the City
Council presents the
pyramid to both the
Parks & Planning
Commissions.
It is published in the
Village Notes
newsletter, and made
available on the City’s
website.
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Date Type Staff Present
February 28 Regular
Metro-Inet Presentation
GreenCorp Member application-resolution (Not in 2023)
Adoption of Strategic Plan
Liquor Annual Report
City Council
City Manager
Liquor Op Manager
Public Works Director
March 14 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager
March 14 Regular Planning Commission Items from February
Public Works Annual Report
City Council
City Manager
Public Works Director
March 28 Regular
Police Annual Report
Wyland Water Challenge
City Council
City Manager
Police Dept
April 11 Work
Session Code Amendments
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
April 11 Regular
Planning Commission Items from March
Quarterly Donations & Grants
Fire Annual Report
Arbor Day Proclamation
Earth Day Proclamation
Quarterly Goals Update
City Council
City Manager
Fire Dept
April 25 Regular Authorize preparation of feasibility study for 2024 street project
Finance Annual Report
City Council
City Manager
City Engineer
May 9 Work
Session
Discuss Debt Levy/Updated Street Improvement Plan City Council
City Manager
May 9 Regular
Planning Commission items from April
Insurance Renewal
Tort Limits - Consent
Finance Annual Report
City Council
City Manager
City Engineer
May 23 Regular Villager of the Year and Business of the Year City Council
City Manager
FUTURE COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS
2023
Date Type Staff Present
FUTURE COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS
June 13 Work
Session 2024 Intitial Property Tax levy Scenairos
City Council
City Manager
June 13 Regular Planning Commission Items from May City Council
City Manager
July 11 Work
Session Finalize Debt Levy/Updated Street Improvement Plan
City Council
City Manager
July 11 Regular
Planning Commission items from June
Quarterly Donations & Grants
Quarterly Goals Update
Approval of 2024 debt levy-public hearing
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
July 25 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager
July 25 Regular
Liquor Operations Mid Year Report
VillageFest Presentation
Night to Unite Presentation
Night to Unite Proclamation
Approve Union Contracts
City Council
City Manager
Liquor Op Mgr
Police Chief
August 7 Work
Session
Staff proposed 2024 Budget and Levy Presentation
Discuss Updated Levy Scenarios
City Council
City Manager
August 7 Regular
Planning Commission items from July
Spirit of St. Anthony Award City Council
City Manager
August 22 Regular 2024 Proposed Budget & Levy Presentation
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
September 12 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager
September 12 Regular
Planning Commission items from August
2024 Preliminary Operating Budget and Levy-Public Hearing
Students in Leadership-Consent
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
September 26 Regular Fire Prevention Presentation
City Council
City Manager
Fire Dept
October 10 Work
Session
2024 Long term capital budget plans City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
Date Type Staff Present
FUTURE COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS
October 10 Regular
Preliminary Certification of Delinquent Waste Hauler Accounts-Consent Agenda
Preliminary Certification of Delinquent Utility Accounts-Consent Agenda
Planning Commission items from September
City Council
City Manager
October 24 Work
Session
2024 Water and Sewer Budgets and rate adjustments City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
October 24 Regular
Quarterly Donations & Grants
Quarterly Goals Update
Approval of CIP
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
November 14 Regular
8 PM
Planning Commission items from October
Authorizing polling places for 2023
1st Reading Water, Sewer, & Stormwater-Public Hearing
Presentation on Water and Sewer Rates
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
November 28 Work
Session
General Fund Surplus Transfers
Planning & Parks Commission Interviews
City Council
City Manager
November 28 Regular Fire Prevention Poster Winners
2nd Reading and Adoption Water, Sewer, & Stormwater
City Council
City Manager
December 12 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager
December 12 Regular
Planning Commission items from November
Appoint Parks and Planning Commissioners and Chair/Vice Chairs
Setting Salary of City Manager
Authorizing Transfers & Closing of Specified Funds
Setting the 2024 City & HRA Budgets and Final Property Tax Levy -Public Hearing
2024 Fee Schedule
Quarterly Goals update
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
December 27 Regular
January 09 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager
January 09 Regular
Planning Commission items from December
Housekeeping Resolutions
Resolution for the Street Improvement Bond Reimbursement
Quarterly Donations & Grants
Quarterly Goals update
NYFS Agreement
Outside Orgs-Council
City Council
City Manager
January 23 Regular Public Works Snow Plowing Operations presentation City Council
City Manager
2024
Date Type Staff Present
FUTURE COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS
February 13 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager
February 13 Regular
Planning Commission items from January
Water Conservation Poster Winners
Public Hearing-2024 Budget Calendar and Process
2024 Planning Commission Work Plan- (motion only)
2024 Parks and Environmental Commission Work Plan- (motion only)
Administration Annual Report
Liquor License Renewals
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director