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Longer Range goals Discussion: <br />January 2017 <br />During the 2016 mid -year budget review, Council requested staff take the long view when preparing for <br />the goal setting session this year. The following ideas are only discussion topics that have come up <br />recently either from within the community, or internally. They are generally unfunded, and may not be <br />accomplished in 2017, but may be discussed in the years to follow, and might generate some interest as <br />the Council does future planning and prepares budgets. Staff will elaborate further at the workshop. <br />Buildings and Equipment <br />1. Fire Dep't Roof <br />2. Public Works Expansion <br />a. More space needed in the shop <br />b. Space for the Sheriff's Dept <br />c. Offices? <br />d. Consider expansion of Rice Lake Center <br />3. City Hall <br />a. Security upgrades <br />b. E -data = elimination of file cabinets <br />c. Technology upgrades to cc chambers, A/V room, Oneka Room <br />d. Remodel of front counter and lobby area <br />4. Fire Station #2 <br />5. Ladder Truck for Fire Dept <br />6. Vactor/letter truck for PW <br />7. City Hall van <br />8. Event Center, Community Center and/or performing arts center <br />Recommendations: <br />• Need to consider establishing a building maintenance and replacement fund. <br />• Hire an architect to do a space needs study and facilities analysis. <br />• Consider technology upgrades now, and order new tables for Oneka room <br />Infrastructure, Parks, Amenities <br />1. Lions park financing and construction <br />2. Irish Ave Park Planning and Construction <br />3. New South Water Tower <br />4. Maintenance plan and budget for trails <br />5. Playground replacement fund <br />6. Paving of high volume gravel roads (such as Elmcrest) <br />7. Garage for city vehicles <br />