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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC WS PACKET 12102024CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE WORKSESSION AGENDA Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 5:30PM Members of the public who wish to attend the meeting may do so in person. Minutes Approval Of CC WS Meeting Minutes WS 11 -26 -2024.PDF Worksession Topics Goal Setting Ashley Morello, Assistant City Manager, presenting. 2025 PREP MEMO.DOCX GOAL SETTING.PDF 2025 GOAL SETTING SESSION AGENDA.DOCX 2024 VISION AND GOALS.PDF 2024 GOALS CHART.DOCX Future Worksession Dates, Times And Agenda Items Future Agenda Items FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS.PDF Adjournment If 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 contact us by using 711 Relay. Our Mission is to promote a high quality of life to those we serve through outstanding city services. 1. A. Documents: 2. A. Documents: 3. A. Documents: 4. 1 City of St. Anthony CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION Minutes November 26, 2024 Present: Mayor & Council: Mayor Wendy Webster, Councilmembers Lona Doolan, Jan Jenson, Nadia Elnagdy (arrived at 5:40 p.m.), and Thomas Randle (arrived at 5:38 p.m.). Absent: None. Staff: City Manager Charlie Yunker, Assistant City Manager Ashley Morello, and Liquor Operations Manager Mike Larson. Call to Order: Mayor Wendy Webster called the Work Session to order at 5:30 p.m. 1.Approval of CC WS Meeting Minutes A.October 15, 2024, City Council Work Session Minutes Motion by Councilmember Jenson, seconded by Councilmember Doolan, to approve City Council Work Session Minutes of October 15, 2024, as presented. Motion carried 3-0. B.November 12, 2024, City Council Work Session Minutes Motion by Councilmember Jenson, seconded by Councilmember Doolan, to approve City Council Work Session Minutes of November 12, 2024, as presented. Motion carried 3-0. 2.Work Session Topics A.Municipal Cannabis Liquor Operations Manager Mike Larson reviewed that cannabis in Minnesota is legal for recreational use as of August 1, 2023. On May 30, 2023, Governor Tim Walz signed House File 100 into law, legalizing the use, possession, and cultivation of cannabis within the State. Minnesota law permits adults who are 21 years of age or older to purchase and possess up to 2 lbs. of marijuana flower (2 ounces in a public space), 8 grams of concentrate, and 800 mg of infused edibles in a private residence. Growing at home is permitted, as long as the plants cannot be seen from outside. Individuals may cultivate up to 8 plants, with only 4 flowering at once. Adults who are 21 years of age or older may also gift each other any amount up to the legal limit. 2 November 26, 2024 St. Anthony Council Work Session - 2 Licenses for commercial sales will likely not be issued until 2025, with the exception of tribal nations, in order for the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) to establish regulatory frameworks. The law established criteria for social equity applicants to be preapproved for cannabis business licenses sometime in 2024. Social equity applicants include people or family members of individuals who were previously convicted of marijuana offenses, military veterans, residents of high-poverty areas, and “emerging farmers” who have provided the majority of labor and management for a small farm for at least three years. Legislation signed into law in 2024 that modified the 2023 legislation established quantity limits on types of licenses, and a lottery system to distribute cannabis business licenses in 2025. Applicants meeting minimum requirements that include location selection and business plans will be entered into the lottery and recipients chosen at random. Another change in 2024 allows for licenses to be issued to cities to open municipal cannabis stores independent of the lottery process. These licenses will not count against the OCM’s license caps or any limits on retail licenses that local governments may impose. The legislation signed into law over the past two sessions presents an opportunity for cities to establish a retail municipal operation like the municipal liquor operation the City has operated since 1948, if the Council should determine that it is in the best interest of the City to do so. To make that determination, staff has been monitoring the legislative developments and coordinating with industry resources to learn about the law and the cannabis industry. A proposal from Voyageur Cannabis Services was provided for Council review. This provides the City with a detailed report on operating a municipal dispensary. Staff will continue to provide additional research to inform a Council decision. At the June 11, 2024, Work Session, the City Council discussed if a municipal cannabis dispensary fit in the City’s and liquor stores' mission and vision statement, and the possible benefits to the community by controlling the sale and generating revenue to reduce the property tax burden on residents as the liquor operation does. The Council’s consensus was to pursue a municipal dispensary and begin the lengthy due diligence process to come to a final decision. The proposal from Voyageur Cannabis to perform a market analysis to help inform that decision was reviewed and approved, and that analysis was provided to Council. The presentation from Voyageur Cannabis will provide further discussion for the process of opening a municipal cannabis dispensary. The next steps such as the license application would be defined as more guidelines and requirements are released from the OCM. Though initially expected by the end of 2024, applications for municipal operations are expected to be opened by Office of Cannabis Management in the first part of 2025. Further discussion, planning, and education are required to continue the process if the City Council feels it is beneficial and leads to a decision on opening a municipal dispensary. Staff will continue, at the direction of the Council, to proceed with the further due diligence involved in progressing towards the operation of a cannabis dispensary. 3 November 26, 2024 St. Anthony Council Work Session - 3 Patrick Hurley from Voyageur Cannabis Services reviewed a PowerPoint including Executive Summary, Market Insights, Strategic Alignment, Financial Strategy, Marketing and Growth Strategy, Organizational Structure, Implementation Timeline, and Next Steps. Mr. Erley noted St. Anthony is not subject to the lottery system and allows St. Anthony to shape how cannabis is distributed. He reviewed the strategic benefits of a municipal dispensary being enhanced local revenue, improved public health and safety and community engagement and development. Minnesota’s legal marijuana sales are projected to reach $1.5B by 2029. Councilmember Randle arrived at the meeting at 5:38 p.m. Councilmember Elnagdy arrived at 5:40 p.m. Mr. Erley reviewed the regulatory considerations. The six building blocks for developing the business case for St. Anthony’s dispensary were reviewed. In reviewing the business model, he noted there is a potential for a delivery service. Store location, facilities, and utility expenses were reviewed for the two locations. The recommendation is to exclude the 2945 Pentagon Drive location due to zoning restrictions near schools, proposed location is very close to a Montessori. Comprehensive Security Measures are necessary for dispensary safety and compliance. The best partners for optimized operations need to be selected. Metric Tracking System is the industry standard and is State-mandated. The revenue projections were reviewed. Revenue is forecasted for immediate growth and market adoption with year 1 estimates exceeding $3 million. Total estimated investment costs are >$500,000 over five years over three phases. Marketing Strategies for Cannabis Dispensary were reviewed. Mayor Webster asked when was it originally on the timeline for licenses to be granted. Mr. Erley stated November was when the drawing was to be held. She asked if cities would be contacted prior to the lottery “winners” being announced. Mr. Erley stated once someone was selected they would reach out to the City. Councilmember Jenson asked if there is a deadline for applying for a license and Mr. Erley noted there is no rush as there is nothing in the Statute about when a municipality with a license needed to act. Councilmember Randle asked what social equity applicant means. Mr. Erley responded there are a lot of different qualifiers (military veteran, social-economic variables, been charged with a crime related to cannabis). The first round was for social equity applicants to enter the lottery. Councilmember Jenson referred to the executive summary stating St. Anthony needs to move fast. Mr. Erley stated it would be advantageous to have the first dispensary in St. Anthony to obtain the most market share. Councilmember Jenson stated he feels that competitive advantage is based on price and quality of the product. Councilmember Elnagdy stated there is a huge benefit to be first up and running. Mayor Webster stated our liquor stores have a huge following. Mr. Erley stated Minnesota is the first state to allow cannabis sales in municipal liquor stores. Councilmember Doolan referred to the revenue curve and compared it to the business case for operating net cash. She asked what is built into the net margins and what drives the profit margins. Mr. Erley stated the first graph was looking at state-wide trends. 4 November 26, 2024 St. Anthony Council Work Session - 4 Councilmember Jenson referred to capital allocation costs up to $500,000. He is in favor of opening a dispensary. He noted with the police department expansion another building expansion or a new building is needed. He asked whether we have monies available for this. City Manager Yunker stated the liquor fund has a large balance. The stores are 20 years old and some rehab is needed. It is too early to determine if those funds could/should be used for the police department. Councilmember Jenson asked if neighboring cities are seeking licenses. Liquor Manager Larson stated Columbia Heights is looking at a dispensary. Councilmember Doolan asked how the illegal markets would impact St. Anthony. Mr. Erley stated he has not heard any specifics on illegal markets. Councilmember Randle stated he is not in favor of this but if we are going to do it, we should be able to control it which would cut down on some of the illegal sellers. Mayor Webster stated we can control the quality of the product. Councilmember Jenson stated we own the liquor store locations and is it recommended to lease or buy property. Mr. Larson stated he does not like to pay lease rates but it may be the best thing to lease for the first 5 years. Mr. Larson stated a lawsuit that was filed is slowing down this process. This will allow more time for processing but he believes people want to buy products legally. Councilmember Jenson asked if there are systems in place to ensure that the integrated supply chain is selling product that is not laced with something else. Mr. Erley stated there are systems in place to ensure quality products. Councilmember Elnagdy asked if medical marijuana vendors have first dibs on recreational products. Mr. Erley stated there is no preference for those sellers. She asked if there were more growers or will St. Anthony be able to buy the same products as the medical growers produce. Mr. Erley stated there are 13 growers' licenses and 23 mezzo licenses. There may be some supply chain issues. Councilmember Doolan asked about security in the stores and is the level of security for a dispensary the same as for a liquor store. Mr. Erley stated it is increased for cannabis dispensary. Costs for increased security are included in the $500,000. She asked if there is different training necessary for staff and Mr. Erley stated it would be more training. Councilmember Jenson stated he is glad Mr. Larson wants to proceed cautiously. Councilmember Doolan noted this involves smoking and the goal of the Council is to reduce smoking. She would like to understand more as the industry grows will this decrease liquor sales. Mayor Webster stated this would be diversifying and research is showing long-term alcohol use would be decreasing. Mr. Larson stated alcohol consumption is generational. Mayor Webster thanked Mr. Erley and Mr. Larson for their presentation. Future Work Sessions: The next Work Session will be held on December 10, 2024, in the Council Chambers at 5:00 p.m. 5 November 26, 2024 St. Anthony Council Work Session - 5 Future Agenda Items: Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m. 6 Memorandum TO Saint Anthony Village Council cc Charlie Yunker, Ashley, Morello, & Department Heads FROM Sara A. Peterson RE Preparation for 2025 Goal Setting I am looking forward to seeing you again in a few weeks. 2025 Focus As per usual, the 2025 goal setting retreat will reflect on 2024’s accomplishments and identify next steps for 2025. At the same time, this is a continuation of a multi-year process to revise the City’s Strategic Pyramid – building on work in 2022-24. To that end, we will have deep dive discussions related to the following. We will: Clarify the meaning of each goal, specifically the future impact each seeks to achieve – what is success? Align goals with our other plans (e.g., Climate, Comprehensive) Identify and prioritize strategies within each, ensuring that we stay within the City’s scope of influence Reality test the above against the City’s personnel, fiscal, and physical capacities We will not revisit the structural changes already made to the pyramid in 2022-2024, nor will we revisit revisions to mission, vision or values during this event. Preparation We are working on a number of items in preparation for our time together Agenda: We will be meeting from 9 am – 12 pm Wednesday through Friday, January 15-17, 2025. Charlie, Ashley and I are still discussing the specific agenda but will get it to you soon. Work Session: Your Tuesday, December 10 session will include a preparatory conversation with staff. Calls with Sara: As usual, I hope to speak with each of you individually in advance of the retreat so that your ideas, concerns, and perspective can be part of my preparation. Please email me at peterson@sarapetersonconsulting.com to set up a time. Reading: This memo in preparation for both the December work session and our retreat. It contains a brief recap of our process over the past few years. Charlie and his team will share a larger binder with you in January. Worksheet: Also included in this memo is a worksheet for you. Please complete after the December 10 worksession. It is intended to help clarify your thoughts and get everyone’s creative juices flowing – to start thinking about some of the questions we will address during the retreat. 7 Pyramid Context Since 2022, Council and Staff have been systematically reviewing and revising Saint Anthony Village’s strategic pyramid. The following is a recap of that process followed by an overview of goals for the 2025 process and advance work for Council and Staff. 2022 Before 2022, the pyramid was focused on initiatives and a laundry list of specific actions. It was tactical, leading Council to focus on language details rather than direction. The only structural change made during goal setting for 2022 was to add “Core Values” to the bottom of the sheet. However, we agreed to begin a process of transforming the document into something that would be future-focused and strategic. 2023 In 2023, Council and Staff focused on the top of the pyramid. Component Definition The first task in 2023 was to align everyone’s understanding of the pyramid – its purpose, components and process. What follows is an overview of new understandings that emerged: Purpose Overall It is a 1-page overview to use directly in the community and that the community can use. “Pyramid” is a framing concept that Communications will make appealing and effective. Ideally, it is a single purpose summary of the plan for the year + Mission, Vision, Core. In practice, it can include other messaging on a limited basis; less is more. Mission What This answers three questions: What do we do? For whom? To what end? Vision Why, Long-term This is our ideal for Saint Anthony, our aspiration, the horizon we are aiming for in our work. Core Services How These are the direct services and tangibles provided by the City – the “How” of Mission. A number of items are not listed. As a small city, Saint Anthony Village must partner with others for regional items and those out of our authority. Likewise, the community benefits indirectly from nearby amenities nearby. Goals Interim Impact These are 4-6 objectives that link core services to vision. They should be relatively “evergreen” focus areas for 3-5-7 years on the path to vision. Bottom Level Near(er)-term Implementatio n Priorities Each year assume that this is first filled with items from retreat discussions, then follow up in multi-year initiatives, and finally timely priorities – Less is more, especially at the bottom Emphasize big changes/focus areas and priorities v individual steps, tactics, done, ongoing Make clear now/evergreen items; 1-2-year and longer duration items Core Values These provide guides for staff as they implement the work, promises to the community 8 Mission & Vision The group revised the City’s mission, focusing on what the city does while avoiding trendy jargon. The result is a mission to “Promote a high quality of life to those we serve, through outstanding city services.” The group also revised the City’s mission, focusing on its ultimate and ongoing aspiration for Saint Anthony as a result of mission. The result is a vision in which “Saint Anthony is a Village where all people can live, work, learn, play and thrive.” Core Services Since the revised mission refers to services, it was important to have a common understanding of and consistent communication of core services They are not the same thing as City departments (i.e., organizational structure for providing the services). The pyramid presents only big ideas but connotes a number of specifics. HEADING INCLUDES 1.Public Safety Fire suppression, emergency and hazardous materials response. Crime Prevention & Community problem-solving via Police Department Risk Management, Emergency Communications, Inspections, Code Enforce. 2.Infrastructure & Amenities Effective and efficient design, construction, operation and maintenance of Parks, Streets & Engineering, Water & Sewer, Facilities, Fleets, & Equipment 3.Planning & Permitting Rules/Ordinances, Economic Development, Land Use 4.SAV Wine & Spirits Substance Control, Civic Engagement 5.Communication & Engagement Promoting the Community and Elevating local interest and pride 6.Finance Finance includes: Coordination and planning of all City financial information Cost-effective financial and management services to the City Budgeting, Revenues, Levies, Bonds, Fees, Liquor, Etc. 7.Administration Administration includes smooth operations, excellent customer service; robust technology, workforce and culture 8.Citizen Governance City Council, Planning & Parks Commissions, boards and task forces Goals Similarly, there is a wealth of detail assumed under each of the goal headings. In 2023, the group thought of them as follows: HEADING INCLUDES Environmental Responsibility This touches all that we do but specifically encompasses the Climate Plan, portions of the Comprehensive Plan, and Green Steps commitments Thriving Village This combines past initiatives of goals relating to Thriving Neighborhoods & Businesses, Welcome & Inclusion, Quality Infrastructure. Much of the Comprehensive Plan falls under this heading. Informed & Engaged Community This combines both sides of the relationship between community and City Hall: Effective Communications and Civic Engagement. Safe & Secure Community This is heavily influenced by service standards including 21st C. Policing, Emergency Services, Street Safety, Mental Health, Community Outreach/Education. Fiscal & Organizational Strength Finally, this category assumes excellence at the organizational level, fiscal stewardship, and transparent governance 9 2024 Revisions In 2024, Council and Staff focused on the bottom of the pyramid. Core Values After extensive discussion, Council and Staff agreed that the values that had been on the pyramid and in other documents needed clarification. The result was that staff leadership could develop/revise statements related to the work culture or service delivery. Likewise, Council’s code of conduct and expectations documents could have their own statements. However, Saint Anthony Village would have three values that supersede all others. Those are the ones in the pyramid: Service, Trust, Inclusion. Action Steps Finally, the group began to group action steps into larger strategy buckets, simplifying the bottom of the pyramid and preparing for the 2025 discussion. ATTACHMENTS: 2025 Goal Setting Prep worksheets Presentation 2025 Goal Setting Session Agenda 2024 Vision and Goals pyramid 2024 Goals chart 10 Prep Worksheet Please complete one for each of the 5 goal areas by Friday, December 20th, and return to staff. The bullets are intended to encourage deeper thinking. You do not need to answer each specifically. Complete this after the December 10 worksession. While we will be discussing similar questions during the retreat, this worksheet is for you. We will not collect or compile them, though we would be happy to see anything you would like to share in advance of the retreat. GOAL:ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY Questions to Consider Your Answers What does the goal mean? What do these words mean/evoke for you? What’s on your radar? What are you hearing from the community related to these goals? Consider four at maximum per goal Specifically, how will this on the radar topic advance: The City’s mission? The City’s vision? The City’s values? If the City is successful in this topic? What will it have done? What will it have changed? How will it have impacted? What of the above is already addressed in: A formally adopted plan of the City? Departmental strategy? Neighboring, regional, or state plans? What of the above can the City influence Directly? Indirectly? Only in a regional collaboration? Only as an advocate for the issue? How long will it take to succeed in this goal? 1-3 years 5-10 years A lifetime of work What resources are available to support of this goal? People, Time & Expertise Financial Resources Facilities Given the above, what do you feel should be Key strategies in 2025 Longer term priorities to plan for What could a 2025 action step look like? 11 Prep Worksheet Please complete one for each of the 5 goal areas by Friday, December 20th, and return to staff. The bullets are intended to encourage deeper thinking. You do not need to answer each specifically. Complete this after the December 10 worksession. While we will be discussing similar questions during the retreat, this worksheet is for you. We will not collect or compile them, though we would be happy to see anything you would like to share in advance of the retreat. GOAL:THRIVING VILLAGE Questions to Consider Your Answers What does the goal mean? What do these words mean/evoke for you? What’s on your radar? What are you hearing from the community related to these goals? Consider four at maximum per goal Specifically, how will this on the radar topic advance: The City’s mission? The City’s vision? The City’s values? If the City is successful in this topic? What will it have done? What will it have changed? How will it have impacted? What of the above is already addressed in: A formally adopted plan of the City? Departmental strategy? Neighboring, regional, or state plans? What of the above can the City influence Directly? Indirectly? Only in a regional collaboration? Only as an advocate for the issue? How long will it take to succeed in this goal? 1-3 years 5-10 years A lifetime of work What resources are available to support of this goal? People, Time & Expertise Financial Resources Facilities Given the above, what do you feel should be Key strategies in 2025 Longer term priorities to plan for What could a 2025 action step look like? 12 Prep Worksheet Please complete one for each of the 5 goal areas by Friday, December 20th, and return to staff. The bullets are intended to encourage deeper thinking. You do not need to answer each specifically. Complete this after the December 10 worksession. While we will be discussing similar questions during the retreat, this worksheet is for you. We will not collect or compile them, though we would be happy to see anything you would like to share in advance of the retreat. GOAL:INFORMED & ENGAGED COMMUNITY Questions to Consider Your Answers What does the goal mean? What do these words mean/evoke for you? What’s on your radar? What are you hearing from the community related to these goals? Consider four at maximum per goal Specifically, how will this on the radar topic advance: The City’s mission? The City’s vision? The City’s values? If the City is successful in this topic? What will it have done? What will it have changed? How will it have impacted? What of the above is already addressed in: A formally adopted plan of the City? Departmental strategy? Neighboring, regional, or state plans? What of the above can the City influence Directly? Indirectly? Only in a regional collaboration? Only as an advocate for the issue? How long will it take to succeed in this goal? 1-3 years 5-10 years A lifetime of work What resources are available to support of this goal? People, Time & Expertise Financial Resources Facilities Given the above, what do you feel should be Key strategies in 2025 Longer term priorities to plan for What could a 2025 action step look like? 13 Prep Worksheet Please complete one for each of the 5 goal areas by Friday, December 20th, and return to staff. The bullets are intended to encourage deeper thinking. You do not need to answer each specifically. Complete this after the December 10 worksession. While we will be discussing similar questions during the retreat, this worksheet is for you. We will not collect or compile them, though we would be happy to see anything you would like to share in advance of the retreat. GOAL:SAFE & SECURE COMMUNITY Questions to Consider Your Answers What does the goal mean? What do these words mean/evoke for you? What’s on your radar? What are you hearing from the community related to these goals? Consider four at maximum per goal Specifically, how will this on the radar topic advance: The City’s mission? The City’s vision? The City’s values? If the City is successful in this topic? What will it have done? What will it have changed? How will it have impacted? What of the above is already addressed in: A formally adopted plan of the City? Departmental strategy? Neighboring, regional, or state plans? What of the above can the City influence Directly? Indirectly? Only in a regional collaboration? Only as an advocate for the issue? How long will it take to succeed in this goal? 1-3 years 5-10 years A lifetime of work What resources are available to support of this goal? People, Time & Expertise Financial Resources Facilities Given the above, what do you feel should be Key strategies in 2025 Longer term priorities to plan for What could a 2025 action step look like? 14 Prep Worksheet Please complete one for each of the 5 goal areas by Friday, December 20th, and return to staff. The bullets are intended to encourage deeper thinking. You do not need to answer each specifically. Complete this after the December 10 worksession. While we will be discussing similar questions during the retreat, this worksheet is for you. We will not collect or compile them, though we would be happy to see anything you would like to share in advance of the retreat. GOAL:FISCAL & ORGANIZATIONAL STRENGTH Questions to Consider Your Answers What does the goal mean? What do these words mean/evoke for you? What’s on your radar? What are you hearing from the community related to these goals? Consider four at maximum per goal Specifically, how will this on the radar topic advance: The City’s mission? The City’s vision? The City’s values? If the City is successful in this topic? What will it have done? What will it have changed? How will it have impacted? What of the above is already addressed in: A formally adopted plan of the City? Departmental strategy? Neighboring, regional, or state plans? What of the above can the City influence Directly? Indirectly? Only in a regional collaboration? Only as an advocate for the issue? How long will it take to succeed in this goal? 1-3 years 5-10 years A lifetime of work What resources are available to support of this goal? People, Time & Expertise Financial Resources Facilities Given the above, what do you feel should be Key strategies in 2025 Longer term priorities to plan for What could a 2025 action step look like? 15 THIS PAGE LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK 16 12/6/2024 1 2025 GOAL SETTING December 10, 2024 ANNUAL GOAL SETTING •City hosts annual goal setting in January to develop annual city priorities •In 2022, the group began evaluating the quantity of action steps •In 2023, the group reviewed and updated mission and vision and refined the goals •In 2024, the group reviewed and updated the core values and added core services •In 2025, the group will focus on defining meaning of the Goals & 2025 action steps •What actions and outcomes require a multi-year approach? •Preparation worksheet (attached): Council members are asked to fill out the worksheet after the December 10 worksession •Return the completed worksheet to staff by December 20th 17 12/6/2024 2 WORKSHEET OVERVIEW WHAT DOES THE GOAL MEAN? •Our goals are directly tied to the City’s Vision, Mission and Core Values •These goals help shape the subsequent action steps •New for 2025: provide a definition of each goal What do we mean when we say “fiscal & organized strength?” Develop 1 sentence for each goal to outline the purpose 18 12/6/2024 3 WHAT’S ON THE RADAR? •Based on your definition of each goal, what are you hearing from the community that the city needs to consider? •Propose limit to a maximum of four on the radar topics per goal. •Consider: Do any of these topics require multi-year strategies? •If so, how can these complex topics be segmented into yearly tasks? HOW DOES THE TOPIC ADVANCE… •The City’s mission? •The City’s vision? •The City’s core values? •The goals and subsequent action items should relate to the mission, vision and core values 19 12/6/2024 4 WHAT DOES SUCCESS LOOK LIKE? •What are ideal outcomes of this topic? •What will have changed? •What are the impacts? WHAT ARE WE CURRENTLY DOING? •How does this goal or topic relate to formally adopted plans? •How does this relate to Commission workplans? •Departmental tasks/strategies? •Neighboring, regional or state plans? 20 12/6/2024 5 WHAT IS THE CITY’S INFLUENCE? •After identifying on the radar topics, consider the city’s role in the topic •There are many levels of government, all with varying influences to address opportunities and challenges •Some topics are so complex that they require multiple stakeholders •Categorize the topics: •Action •Advocate •Partner HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE? •Consider how long will it take to accomplish this? •1-3 years? •5-10 years? •Longer? •How do we consider these long term needs with annual goals? 21 12/6/2024 6 WHAT RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE? •People, time & expertise •Financial resources •Space & facilities DECISION TIME •Based on these questions, should the topic be a key strategy for 2025? •A longer term process? 22 12/6/2024 7 2025 ACTION STEPS •Based on the previous questions, what could an action step for 2025 look like? •Draft an action step for 2025 based on each on the radar topic •Consider: •What action items have we accomplished in 2024? •What actions did we propose in other adopted plans, such as the Climate Plan or Comprehensive Plan? •What was identified in the Commissions 2025 workplans? WORKSHEET ACTIVITY 23 12/6/2024 8 WORKSHEET •For each goal, we recognize that some actions will need to reflect ongoing/previous commitments from other adopted plans and workplans •Where applicable, staff has added a few placeholders in the 2025 action step column •These placeholders do not reflect prioritization or final action item •Staff will compile the On the Radar items from each worksheet to put in the Goal Setting Binder in the Council On the Radar section ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY •Consider Park’s and Environmental Commission 2025 workplan •Key City department/staff: Administration/Sustainability Coordinator/Public Works Questions to Consider Your Answers What does the goal mean? What do these words mean/evoke for you? What’s on your radar? What are you hearing from the community related to these goals? Consider four at maximum per goal Specifically, how will this on the radar topic advance: •The City’s mission? •The City’s vision? •The City’s values? If the City is successful in this topic? •What will it have done? •What will it have changed? •How will it have impacted? What of the above is already addressed in: •A formally adopted plan of the City? •Departmental strategy? •Neighboring, regional, or state plans? •What of the above can the City influence •Directly? Indirectly? •Only in a regional collaboration? •Only as an advocate for the issue? How long will it take to succeed in this goal? •1-3 years •5-10 years •A lifetime of work What resources are available to support of this goal? •People, Time & Expertise •Financial Resources •Facilities Given the above, what do you feel should be Key strategies in 2025 Longer term priorities to plan for What could a 2025 action step look like? PEC Work Plan, Climate Plan - Energy actions PEC Work Plan, Climate Plan - Transportation Climate Plan 24 12/6/2024 9 THRIVING VILLAGE •Consider Planning Commission’s 2025 workplan Meeting December 17 •Key City department/staff: Administration/City Planner Questions to Consider Your Answers What does the goal mean? What do these words mean/evoke for you? What’s on your radar? What are you hearing from the community related to these goals? Consider four at maximum per goal Specifically, how will this on the radar topic advance: •The City’s mission? •The City’s vision? •The City’s values? If the City is successful in this topic? •What will it have done? •What will it have changed? •How will it have impacted? What of the above is already addressed in: •A formally adopted plan of the City? •Departmental strategy? •Neighboring, regional, or state plans? •What of the above can the City influence •Directly? Indirectly? •Only in a regional collaboration? •Only as an advocate for the issue? How long will it take to succeed in this goal? •1-3 years •5-10 years •A lifetime of work What resources are available to support of this goal? •People, Time & Expertise •Financial Resources •Facilities Given the above, what do you feel should be Key strategies in 2025 Longer term priorities to plan for What could a 2025 action step look like? Planning Commission 2025 Workplan items INFORMED & ENGAGED COMMUNITY •Key City department/staff: Administration/Communications Coordinator Questions to Consider Your Answers What does the goal mean? What do these words mean/evoke for you? What’s on your radar? What are you hearing from the community related to these goals? Consider four at maximum per goal Specifically, how will this on the radar topic advance: •The City’s mission? •The City’s vision? •The City’s values? If the City is successful in this topic? •What will it have done? •What will it have changed? •How will it have impacted? What of the above is already addressed in: •A formally adopted plan of the City? •Departmental strategy? •Neighboring, regional, or state plans? •What of the above can the City influence •Directly? Indirectly? •Only in a regional collaboration? •Only as an advocate for the issue? How long will it take to succeed in this goal? •1-3 years •5-10 years •A lifetime of work What resources are available to support of this goal? •People, Time & Expertise •Financial Resources •Facilities Given the above, what do you feel should be Key strategies in 2025 Longer term priorities to plan for What could a 2025 action step look like? 25 12/6/2024 10 SAFE & SECURE COMMUNITY •Key City department/staff: Police and Fire Questions to Consider Your Answers What does the goal mean? What do these words mean/evoke for you? What’s on your radar? What are you hearing from the community related to these goals? Consider four at maximum per goal Specifically, how will this on the radar topic advance: •The City’s mission? •The City’s vision? •The City’s values? If the City is successful in this topic? •What will it have done? •What will it have changed? •How will it have impacted? What of the above is already addressed in: •A formally adopted plan of the City? •Departmental strategy? •Neighboring, regional, or state plans? •What of the above can the City influence •Directly? Indirectly? •Only in a regional collaboration? •Only as an advocate for the issue? How long will it take to succeed in this goal? •1-3 years •5-10 years •A lifetime of work What resources are available to support of this goal? •People, Time & Expertise •Financial Resources •Facilities Given the above, what do you feel should be Key strategies in 2025 Longer term priorities to plan for What could a 2025 action step look like? FISCAL & ORGANIZATIONAL STRENGTH •Key City department/staff: Administration/Finance/Public Works Questions to Consider Your Answers What does the goal mean? What do these words mean/evoke for you? What’s on your radar? What are you hearing from the community related to these goals? Consider four at maximum per goal Specifically, how will this on the radar topic advance: •The City’s mission? •The City’s vision? •The City’s values? If the City is successful in this topic? •What will it have done? •What will it have changed? •How will it have impacted? What of the above is already addressed in: •A formally adopted plan of the City? •Departmental strategy? •Neighboring, regional, or state plans? •What of the above can the City influence •Directly? Indirectly? •Only in a regional collaboration? •Only as an advocate for the issue? How long will it take to succeed in this goal? •1-3 years •5-10 years •A lifetime of work What resources are available to support of this goal? •People, Time & Expertise •Financial Resources •Facilities Given the above, what do you feel should be Key strategies in 2025 Longer term priorities to plan for What could a 2025 action step look like? 26 12/6/2024 11 DISCUSSION What’s on your radar for 2025? 27 2025 Goal Setting Agenda CITY INVITEES: Mayor & Council; City Manager, Department Heads, Assistants, Assistant City Manager, Human Resources & Communications Coordinators; Planning Commission (Chair Socha) & Parks & Environmental Commission (Chair); Consultants – Engineer (Messner), Financial (Kvilang), Planning (Grittman), Legal (Lindgren), IT (Rochelle) GUEST INVITEES: LMC – Libby Brandl, Communications Coordinator & LMCIT – Jen Wolf, Deputy Trust Administrator; Metro Cities – TBD, ; Guest Administrator – Jay Tobin, City Administrator, City of Corcoran; Facilitator – Peterson Wednesday, January 15, 2024 9:00am 15 MIN Welcome, Overview of Agenda, Housekeeping, etc. 15 MIN 2024 Goals & Accomplishments 9:30am 15 MIN On the Radar – Council 15 MIN Break 10:00am 45 MIN On the Radar – SAV Department Heads, Consultant Staff & Guests 15 MIN Break 11:00am 15 MIN Overview & Update Comprehensive Plan Implementation & Climate Plan Implementation 15 MI N Planning Commission Work Plan & Parks & Environmental Commission Work Plan 30 MIN Priorities – Pyramid Ideas Noon End for the day – Group Picture Thursday, January 16, 2024 9:00am 15 MIN Setting the stage – recap previous morning 45+ MIN Multi-Year Strategy for City Goals (Pre-work exercise) 10:00am 15 MIN Break 45+ MIN Council Engagement and Communications for 2025 11:00am 15 MIN Break 15 MIN Priorities – Pyramid Ideas Noon End for the day Friday, January 17, 2024 INVITEES: Mayor & Council, City Manager, Assistant City Manager, Department Heads, Engineer, & Facilitator 9:00am 15 MIN Setting the stage – recap past two mornings 60+ MIN Building the Pyramid for 2025: Solidify Multi-Year Strategy & Action Steps 11:00am 15 MIN Break 15+ MIN Wrap-up the session Noon End Session 28 29 2024 Goals Chart Mission & Vision Promote a high quality of life to those we serve through outstanding city services Saint Anthony is a Village where all people can live, work, learn, play and thrive Core Values Trust | Service | Inclusion Trust, Service and Inclusion are three words that best highlight the qualities that the City Council and staff strive to embody in service to the Saint Anthony Village community. The delivery of services by staff to Community is fulfilled in a respectful, courteous, and responsive manner. The work of Staff and Council to the community is conducted in a civil, and transparent manner. And the Council commits to ensuring equity of access, that voices are heard, and fairness in the policy-making process. These values are the basis for how decisions are made, how services are delivered, and ensures the city as a whole conducts itself in an accountable, transparent, respectful and responsive manner. Strategic Initiatives Environmental Responsibility Thriving Village Informed & Engagement Community Safe & Secure Community Fiscal & Organizational Strength 30 Action Steps Environmental Responsibility CLIMATE PLAN Begin Implementation: Assign Resources Prioritization of policy review regarding: -Solar installations on public buildings -Requirements for EV charging for new multi-family projects -Water restrictions – enforcement and non-compliance fees Sustainability Coordinator began on May 13th, 2024 Solar grant was submitted and awarded for installations on Public Works and Water Treatment Plant buildings Council discussed EV charging for multi-family projects at the November 12, 2024 work session Council discussed enforcement and non-compliance fees at the August 27, 2024 work session and asked staff to draft ordinance language to add administrative fines for all appropriate types of code violations. GREENSTEP CITIES •Continue program involvement and Gold Leaf participation GreenStep 5 reporting completed by the Finance Department and submitted to Minnesota Pollution Control Agency staff on March 27th, 2024. Saint Anthony Village enrolled in the Goal Leaf Challenge for 2024 and completed at least one action step. WATER SERVICE LINE INVENTORY Complete by Oct ‘24 Communication in Winter, Spring and Summer village Notes newsletter encouraging residents to submit a photo of their service line. Postcard mailed city-wide, instructional videos promoted on City social media, and door-hanger distributed in July. 1,329 households have submitted as of Nov 3, 2024. Efforts will continue in compliance with MPCA Thriving Village AFFORDABLE HOUSING •Preserve naturally occurring affordable housing (NOAH) •Advocate for residents facing rent pressure Staff has drafted ordinance language to regulate short- term rentals per direction given at a joint City Council and Planning Commission held a joint work session on November 21, 2023. City Council and Planning Commission will review and discuss further. Council has attended community meetings with residents and discussed the issue with State representatives during City Day on the Hill on March 7th, 2024. SENIOR SERVICES •Clarify community partner roles to support services for seniors Community Services added classes including community book read, cooking, watercolor art, glass blowing and a facilitated caregivers group. This group functions much 31 like a support group for spouses caring for a spouse with significant health challenges. Also offering senior luncheons with entertainment, defensive driving classes for those aged 55+ ten months out of the year and many more classes. 2024 promotional efforts have included distributing flyers in public buildings throughout St. Anthony, in churches and the library, advertisements in the Northeaster to promote senior luncheons. Once a month, a mass distribution via MailChimp is sent highlighting upcoming classes with links to register. Class information in the weekly SANB School District staff newsletter, biweekly SANB School District family newsletter, and mail brochures sent out a few times a year. PEDESTRIAN & BIKE-FRIENDLY ROUTES •Begin Drafting Active Transportation Plan WSB & Associates facilitated a joint City Council, Planning Commission and Parks & Environmental Commission meeting on September 17th, 2024 to identify primary objectives and inform grant application for Active Transportation planning in 2025. Grant application is in process to be submitted in mid-November, 2024. ENGAGE BUSINESSES Partner with Chamber of Commerce to build relationships with businesses Communications staff worked with the Chamber of Commerce Executive Director to help promote their events via Village Notes and City social media.  Informed & Engaged Community CITY COUNCIL ENGAGEMENT •Foster a culture of open dialogue with residents through Coffee with the Council, community events and partner organizations City Council has conducted extensive community engagement around the Falcon Heights Police Services exploratory process. City Council members have conducted door knocking around the community during the summer. PUBLIC SAFETY ENGAGEMENT Continue priority of community relations through interactions at Night to Unite, Coffee with the Chief, and community events •Coffee with the Chief event in August. •Multiple “Coffee with a Cop” events throughout the year, in which Chief attended nearly all. •Summer Survival School •Cops vs. Kids Basketball Challenge •Hot Dog event at Cub Foods •Veteran’s Recognition Event at Chandler Place •Home Alone classes with students at Community Services. •Pinewood Derby •Online safety chat at St. Anthony High School •Senior safety presentation •Torch Run for Special Olympics 32 •Meeting with Girl Scouts groups •Wilshire Park year end party celebration •School bus parade at Wilshire Park •Community Garage Sale and Food Trucks at Urban Grove •Lauderdale Day in the Park •Villagefest •MN Nite to Unite •Chief update and presentation to group at Hayden Grove SISTER CITIES PROGRAM •Use program to help advance city goals Officials from the City of Salo have formally invited a delegation from Saint Anthony Village to visit Salo, Finland in 2025. Safe & Secure Community UPDATE POLICE DEPARTMENT STRATEGIC PLAN Engage new department leadership in updating the plan with particular emphasis on: -Recruitment -Leadership training -Community relations All officers actively engaged in updating the Strategic Plan. This is ongoing and will be completed by the end of the year. CANNABIS Draft appropriate city regulations Consider city-operated dispensary Land-use regulations approved by the City Council on June 11th and October 22nd, 2024 in preparation for applications to be opened by the State of Minnesota in early 2025. On June 11th, 2024 City Council reviewed staff exploration to date and gave initial consent to seek a retailers license for a municipal dispensary. Further analysis in progress. MENTAL HEALTH •Continue Public Safety joint mental health initiatives •Connect residents with existing mental health resources Partnership with Northeast Youth and Family Services Community continues. Police Department leadership met with NYFS team and learned of additional services they provide. Ans arranged for NYFS case worker to meet with all officers during roll call to present services and answer questions. In 2024 to date for Saint Anthony, 149 calls for service classified as mental health. 9 agreed to referrals to access NYFS services. Continue to connect with Hennepin and Ramsey County Adult/Juvenile protection and mobile crises teams to connect residents with existing mental health and quality of life resources. 33 Fiscal & Organizational Strength DEVELOP EXIT PLAN FOR EXISTING TIF DISTRICTS Draft plan with financial consultant in early ‘24 Ehlers presented current status and options for a portion of existing districts in Silver Lake Village to the City Council at the April 9th, 2024 Work Session. City Council approved closing two decertified TIF districts at Silver Lake Village and direct the returned City proceeds into the Capital Funds. CITY FACILITIES Continue discussions on future facility needs Discuss funding as it relates to overall city capital planning Fire Department relocated equipment to accommodate a Deputy Fire Chief office. City Council approved the contract for construction of the office at the May 28, 2024 City Council Meeting. Staff met with Oertel Architects, LTD on June 25th, 2024 to further discuss Police Department facility needs to accommodate possible expansion with the Falcon Heights police services exploration. Police Chief and Fire Chief have toured newly completed public safety facilities to better understand trends in facility needs to support effective services At multiple Work Sessions and regular City Council Meetings the concept of pricing a police services contract with Falcon Heights would fund the debt service on upgrades to the Police Department facility. City Council supports staff exploring options to fund a Public Safety Facility approach of adding to the existing Fire Station to accommodate the Police Department. If not possible, then renovation and expansion of the existing facility in the Community Center. STREET & UTILITY PROJECTS Integrate partner projects with city contribution Engineering staff has been in contact with Hennepin County staff on reconstruction of Kenzie Terrance. Indications are this is scheduled for 2030/2031 and will require cost sharing and an opportunity for City-desired enhancements at the City’s costs as well. When cost estimates are available, the project will be integrated into the City’s Street Reconstruction Program schedule. City Council’s Tour of the City will take place in the spring of 2025 and will focus on upcoming street reconstruction projects and integration of other infrastructure needs into the City’s long-range infrastructure plan and levy. STAFFING Address challenges with recruitment of new staff members Police Department representatives attended multiple law enforcement career fairs and spoke at college classes to promote the professional overall, the City, the St. Anthony Police Department to increase applicant pool. 34 Police Chief met with three recruitment agencies to determine feasibility of hiring an outside firm. Police department applied for the Intensive Comprehensive Peace Officer Education grant through the MN Department of Public Safety, which would fund an additional FTE, their college education, and eventual POST eligibility in mid 2025. Communications supporting efforts with social media campaign to utilize videos and establish consistent branding. Measuring results via website landing page. 35  Date Type Staff Present December 17 Joint Work Session HRA property concept presentation (Joint with Planning) City Council City Manager City Planner December 24 Regular January 14 Work Session Tobacco Ordinance Revisions City Council City Manager Code Official January 14 Regular Planning Commission items from December Housekeeping Resolutions Resolution for the Street Improvement Bond Reimbursement Quarterly Donations & Grants NYFS Agreement Outside Orgs‐Council City Council City Manager January 28 Work Session City Council City Manager January 28 Regular Public Works Snow Plowing Operations presentation City Council City Manager PW Director February 11 Work Session Rental Ordinance Revisions City Council City Manager City Planner February 11 Regular Planning Commission items from January Public Hearing‐2025 Budget Calendar and Process 2025 Planning Commission Work Plan‐ (motion only) 2025 Parks and Environmental Commission Work Plan‐ (motion only) Administration Annual Report Liquor License Renewals (Consent Agenda) City Council City Manager Finance Director February 25 Work Session City Council City Manager February 25 Regular Water Conservation Poster Winners Adoption of Strategic Plan Liquor Annual Report City Council City Manager Liquor Op Manager March 11 Work Session Miscellaneous/Minor Ordinance Revisions City Council City Manager Code Official March 11 Regular Planning Commission Items from February Public Works Annual Report City Council City Manager Public Works Director March 25 Regular Police Annual Report Call for Public Hearing on Road Improvements and Assessments Order the Preparation of Assessments  City Council City Manager Police Dept WSB April 8 Work Session City Council City Manager 2025 2024 FUTURE COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS 36  Date Type Staff Present FUTURE COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS April 8Regular Planning Commission Items from March Quarterly Donations & Grants Hennepin County Commissioner Irene Fernando Fire Annual Report Arbor Day Proclamation Earth Day Proclamation Quarterly Goals Update City Council City Manager Fire Dept April 22 Regular Finance Annual Report Insurance Renewal & Tort Limits‐ Consent Road Improvements and Assessments‐ PUBLIC HEARING Villager of the Year and Business of the Year City Council City Manager Finance Director WSB May 13 Work Session City Council City Manager May 13 Regular Planning Commission items from April City Council City Manager May 27 Regular City Council City Manager June 10 Work Session City Council City Manager June 10 Regular Planning Commission Items from May Authorize preparation of feasibility study for 2026 street project  City Council City Manager June 24 Work Session Discuss Initial Debt Levy/Updated Street Improvement Plan City Council City Manager Finance Director June 24 Regular City Council City Manager July 8 Work Session 2026 Initial Property Tax Levy Scenarios  City Council City Manager Finance Director July 8Regular Planning Commission items from June Quarterly Donations & Grants Audit Report Quarterly Goals Update City Council City Manager Finance Director Police Chief July 22 Work Session City Council City Manager Police Chief July 22 Regular Liquor Operations Mid Year Report VillageFest Presentation Night to Unite Presentation Night to Unite Proclamation City Council City Manager Liquor Op Mgr Police Chief August 12 Work Session Discuss Updated Levy Scenarios/Detailed General Fund Budget City Council City Manager Finance Director August 12 Regular Planning Commission items from July Approve 2026 Feasibility Study and Order Plans and Specs City Council City Manager 37  Date Type Staff Present FUTURE COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS August 26 Work Session City Council City Manager City Planner August 26 Regular 2026 Proposed Budget & Levy Presentation City Council City Manager Finance Director September 9 Work Session City Council City Manager City Planner September 9Regular Commissioner MaryJo McGuire Presentation Planning Commission items from August 2026 Preliminary Operating Budget and Debt Levy‐PUBLIC HEARING Students in Leadership‐Consent City Council City Manager Finance Director Engineer September 23 Work Session City Council City Manager September 23 Regular Spirit of St. Anthony Award Fire Prevention Presentation Planning Commission items from August City Council City Manager Police Dept Fire Dept October 14 Work Session 2026 Long Term Capital Budget Plans City Council City Manager Finance Director October 14 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 28 Work Session 2026 Utility Rates and Budgets City Council City Manager Finance Director October 28 Regular Quarterly Donations & Grants Quarterly Goals Update City Council City Manager Finance Director November 10 Work Session City Council City Manager November 10 Regular Planning Commission items from October 1st Reading Water, Sewer, & Stormwater‐PUBLIC HEARING Presentation on Water and Sewer Rates Canvass election results Approval of CIP City Council City Manager Finance Director November 17 Work Session Commission Interviews City Council City Manager November 25 Regular Fire Prevention Poster Winners 2nd Reading and Adoption Water, Sewer, & Stormwater Street Project Approve Plans & Specifications, Authorize Advertisement for Bids City Council City Manager December 16 Work Session City Council City Manager 38  Date Type Staff Present FUTURE COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS December 16 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 2025 City & HRA Budgets and Final Property Tax Levy ‐PUBLIC HEARING 2026 Fee Schedule MS4 Quarterly Goals update Final reading and adoption of water, sewer, & stormwater City Council City Manager Finance Director December 23 Regular 39