HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006.01.19 CC Minutes - Goal Setting WorkshopMINUTES FOR THE COUNCIL GOALSETTING SESSION OF JANUARY 19 2006
Mayor Fran Miron called the meeting to order at 8:30 am.
PRESENT: Granger, Haas, Petryk, Puleo, Miron
City Administrator Mike Ericson ; CD Director Bryan Bear; PW Director Chris Petree; Fire Chief
Jim Compton; Assistant Chief Jadon 011ila; and Planning Commission Chair Dave Schumann
REVIEW OF 2005 CITY GOALS
City Administrator Mike Ericson reviewed with Council the status of the 2005 City goals.
Approximately 75% were completed with the hard work of Council and City staff. The remaining
goals will be carried over to 2006.
REVIEW OF 2006 PLANNING COMMISSION GOALS
CD Director Bryan Bear reviewed with Council the proposed 2006 Planning Commission goals from
the goal setting session held in December 2005. 2005 was a very busy year for the community
development department.
REVIEW OF 2006 PARKS COMMISSION GOALS
PW Director Chris Petree reviewed with Council the proposed 2006 Parks and Recreation
Commission goals from the goal setting session held in December 2005. 2005 was a busy year for
the public works department and its work on parks.
FINAL SELECTION OF 2006 CITY GOALS
City Administrator Mike Ericson and CD Director Bryan Bear carried over the 2005 goals that were
not completed, and Council offered a number of ideas and projects for 2006. Fire Chief Jim
Compton offered the four goals of the Hugo Fire Department for 2006, which included: 1) basic life
support ambulance service; 2) purchase of 4x4 grass fire truck and chief s vehicle; 3) daytime help
and full-time chief; and 4) full-time fire marshal. Council thanked the Chief and Assistant Chief for
attending the session.
Bryan used the laptop computer to add the new suggested goals to the list, which was viewed by
everyone on the big screens. Council grouped the goals into categories for an easier focus, with a
revision to the Council's on-going priorities, as well.
After final discussion, Council agreed on the final list of 2006 City goals. Staff was directed to
prepare a final draft of the list for formal public approval at the next regular meeting on February 6,
2006.
2006 Focus Goals
1. Public Safety Goals
a. BLS ambulance service
b. Long-range Fire Department employment and facility needs
c. Review charges for medical calls
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2. Focus on Economic Development
a.
CDBG and other development grants
b.
Identify location for future industrial park
c.
Implement Downtown Redevelopment Plan
3. Transportation Planning
a.
Research Transportation Funding Methods
b.
Traffic Signals, 130'', 147h
c.
I-35W/E Coalition Efforts
d.
Update City Transportation Plan
e.
Collector Roads and Standards
f.
CSAH 14/I -35E Interchange
4. Multiple Parks Projects
a. Parks Funding for:
i. Ballfield Complex
ii. Rice Lake Park
b. Diamond Point East
c. 2006 Parks Commission Goals
d. Update Parks Master Plan
e. JPA with WBL for Oneka Elementary School
5. Begin Update to Comprehensive Plan — develop strategy and timeline
6. Rice Lake Management Plan
7. Council Planning and workshops
a. Set workshop to review storm water utility
b. Set workshop to review City policies
c. Employee salary review
8. Recodification of City Code
ADJOURNMENT
Granger made motion, Haas seconded, to adjourn at 11:34 am.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Michael A. Ericson
City Administrator