2020.01.27 CC Packet-Goal Setting Session

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tCITTYOFF CIW. V �ST�906 2019 City Council Focus Goals *Design and build stormwater reuse/management projects and seek grant funds *Promote conservation practices through education and incentives *Be a leader in regional activities related to water resource management -Strive for city-wide self-reliance on water *Focus on marketing the City -owned property and city-wide promotion •Assist existing businesses with expansion plans and help new businesses build •Work with Washington County on economic development initiatives •Implement Economic Development strategic plan -Finalize City Comprehensive Plan *Prepare needed updates to zoning ordinances *Construct north City entrance sign *Implement new permit management software •Collarborate with school districts on facility needs •Reconstuct 130th Street •Prepare maintenance plans and conduct public outreach forJD2 and JD3 projects -Complete gravel roadway maintenance project •Construct south water tower •Discuss improvements to Hwy 61 with MnDOT and Washington County -Conduct a workshop to consider funding scenarios for community parks -Evaluate possible trail connections including 130th street *Conduct neighborhood meetings for improvements to new park on Sunset Lake *Approve park plan and build improvements in Adelaide Landing *Expand parking and access at Clearwater Creek Preserve and Irish Ave Park *Conduct regular evaluations of emergency services •Training for new ladder truck •Target recruitment efforts toward daytime firefighters •Implement automatic mutual aid agreements -Collaborate with Sheriff's office on facility needs *Continue document imaging of City files *Consider restoration possibilities of the Hopkins Schoolhouse -Improve technology and communication methods -Expand use and hours of city compost site and transfer operation to the County -Conduct space needs study for city buildings and consider public works expansion