2023.01.23 Packet - Goal Setting Workshop

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Economic Development. Specific efforts in 2023 will continue to focus on completion of strategies to encourage extension of infrastructure along 165th Street, collaboration on the new technology corridor and development within the downtown area. Technology. The staff continues implementation of a document imaging system. Much of this conversion to electronic files has been complete, which is improving the way that service is delivered. Staff has also gone live with new software that allows for acceptance of on-line building permit applications and payments. Staff is discussing a new plan review system and is preparing to scan all old commercial building plans. As a result, much of the transactional business that used to occur at the front counter, occurs on-line instead. New A/V equipment was recently installed within the Council Chambers, Oneka Room and Peter Pedersen Pavilion. The City is now capable of performing hybrid meetings, and has expanded the ways in which the public can view and participate in meetings. City Hall. Staff has begun to discuss minor updates to City Hall, which was constructed over 20 years ago. While the building still serves the public well, it is in need of some updates. The furniture in the lobby for example needs to be replaced. The chairs at the Council dais are getting pretty beat up. Several of the spaces within the building are no longer used for their original purposes, and could be repurposed. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends council use the information provided to discuss and prepare a list of goals for 2023.