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City of Elk River 2011 Goals <br />AhotntdinK in natut~al beaut~~, Elk River is a vibrant, historic rivertoiv n <br />that pronmtes:m active lile,~tcle in an innovative and iln r~?~ t't! <br />ronnnneity olit~rinr uoiilalift~tl oplxirlunitics <br />Goal: Innovation- Develop new programs and services to meet the needs of the community <br /> Action Steps Task Completed <br /> Complete critical evaluation of Web OA for <br /> Al perceived value internally and externally <br /> Evaluate existing Complete evaluation of alternative hours <br /> A2 programs and services review <br /> A3 Benchmark services provided by like cities <br /> Review assessment policy and funding options <br /> A4 to assure they meet the needs of all residents <br /> Periodic external communication from Council <br /> <br />AS Enhance communication <br />(i.e. blog, newsletter, etc.) <br /> Prepare survey for distribution to residents; <br /> A6 Explore and develop new gauge interest in new and existing services <br /> programs and services <br /> Expand ability to accept alternative forms of <br /> A7 payment (Credit cards, online payments) <br />Goal: Community Development- Enhance and Expand community involvement and public <br />participation through a variety of innovative outlets <br /> Action Steps Task Completed <br /> Periodic internal communication from <br /> dminist rotor (i.e. email, blog, newsletter, <br /> Bl Enhance and expand e <br />) <br /> communication Report current communication practices; <br /> B2 recommend improvements <br /> Complete evaluation of citywatch or similar <br /> 83 tool for general citizenry information <br /> Enhance and Expand and Complete evaluation of social media use for <br /> 84 diversify public education various departments <br /> and outreach Increase use of press releases and city-wide <br /> 85 marketing materials <br /> Approach school administration for civic <br /> B6 engagement/ city service education <br /> B7 Create City Brand Complete City branding process <br /> create recruitment, management of volunteer <br /> BB Increase volunteerism pro ram <br />g <br />oa : eau i ica ion- ave a ra rve, we coming s ree stapes a i en rances an primary torn ors. <br />Enforce Zoning Ordinances <br /> Action Steps Task Completed <br /> Prepare plans to improve primary intersections <br /> Cl with landscaping, lighting, and hardscaping. <br /> Complete review, provide recommendations <br /> C2 to incentivize improvements/ beautification <br /> Survey city owned property along major <br /> Improve, revitalize, and corridors, determine if improvements are <br /> C3 invest in streetscaping necessary <br /> along primary corridors Complete improvements to primary <br /> C4 and entrances intersections <br /> Implement median and streetscape design and <br /> CS maintenance standards <br /> C6 Implement maintenance/ upkeep plan <br /> Enforce maintenance standards with outside <br /> C7 agencies <br /> Actively enforce zoning standards on primary <br /> C8 corridors <br /> Provide consistent and Utilizing brand, develop and construct <br /> C9 expanded signage consistent civic signage plan <br /> Create opportunities to <br /> C10 beautify community Promote a "Spruce Up Elk River" day <br />Goal: Opportunities- Foster apro-business atmosphere that provides incentives and other <br />opportunities for new and existing business growth <br /> Action Steps Task Completed <br /> Dl position land for Complete downtown plan <br /> development Identify and secure land forfuture <br /> D2 Commercial/ Industrial development <br /> Increase presence with legislators for state <br /> D3 Facilitate development highway transportation improvements <br /> and redevelopment Complete low cost/ high benefit <br /> enhancements to improve traffic flow through <br /> D4 the existing street intersections. <br /> Evaluate existing Review incentive packages for new businesses, <br /> DS programs and services recommend improvements <br />