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City of Elk River 2013-2014 Goals
<br /> Abounding in natural beauty,Elk River is a vibrant,historic rivertown that
<br /> promotes an active lifestyle in an innovative and involved community offering
<br /> unlimited opportunities.
<br /> Goal:Innovation-Develop new programs and services to meet the needs of the community
<br /> Percent complete
<br /> Action Steps Tasks 25 50 75 100
<br /> Resurvey residents;Establish a metric system for the evaluation of city
<br /> Evaluate existing programs;Eliminate services no longer valuable as once was;Review programs Park and Rec master plan will include a
<br /> Al All Departments survey in 2014 Q1.Follow up survey
<br /> programs and services for three tests:1.Required/Mandated/core service,2.Quality of Life,3. from 2012 will be included in 2015
<br /> Service that others provide budget proposal.
<br /> A2 Redefining government Employee development and retention,customer service training ERMU added CSR training.Organization
<br /> wide incident management and crisis
<br /> as customer service All Departments training.Sunmmer hours
<br /> A3
<br /> ERMU/Directors/
<br /> Foster collaborative Develop district energy,Job shadowing,IT collaboration Finance IT collaboration with SC,ERMU
<br /> A4 opportunities City day at ER schools Administration?
<br /> Shift more talking to online. Engineering blog for street assessments excellent
<br /> A5 Communication
<br /> Enhance communication example Dedicated a staff person
<br /> A6 Single source for newspaper/uniform comments Communication
<br /> A7 Review programs to protect and enhance existing commercial property and
<br /> Explore and develop new housing stock Economic Development Have developed a housing TIF policy
<br /> A8 programs and services Conservation Improvement programs:refrig harvest,LED holiday lighting
<br /> contest,energy audits,etc. Environmental ERMU:LED holiday contest.
<br /> Goal:Community Development-Enhance and Expand community involvement and public participation through a
<br /> variety of innovative outlets
<br /> Action Steps Tasks
<br /> B1 Independent review of communication practices Communication Budget discussion,2015
<br /> B2 Evaluate,Enhance and Statistically significant survey to compare against benchmark established by Administration
<br /> expand communication 2010 survey and drill into specific areas(See also Al) Budget discussion,2015
<br /> Shifting more talking to online. Engineering blog for street assessments
<br /> B3 Communication
<br /> excellent example,evaluate website
<br /> B4 City Day at Schools,Community Education:walking tours,history,water quality, Administration,
<br /> Enhance and Expand and City stuff Environmental StCloud State walking tour:HPC
<br /> diversify public Streets plans to have annual event
<br /> during Natl Public Works Week.ERMU
<br /> B5 education and outreach will recognize Public Power Week in
<br /> Celebrate/promote national and state wide professional weeks. (e.g.Public Oct.
<br /> Power week,National Planning month...) All
<br /> B6 Define/establish a program and policies to support/administer special events
<br /> hosted by others Parks and Recreation
<br /> B7 Parks/Econ Approved downtown festive lighting
<br /> Build Community Spirit Expand and enhance events(downtown) Development and lighting infrastructure
<br /> B8 Explore History Day,art promotion Environmental
<br /> B9 Added frequency of press releases;
<br /> Recognize community successes(internally and externally) All Administrator blog
<br /> B10 Engage younger populations Parks Skate park advisory committee
<br /> Bll Develop tree ordinance CODD Currently being drafted
<br /> B12 Promote community Inject/preserve nature in visible ways CODD Beautification projects
<br /> B13 brand Promote interaction with rivers Parks Bailey Pointe Park
<br /> B14 Increase volunteerism Implement Volunteer program: Seek opportunities within each department Parks
<br /> Volunteer coordinator
<br /> Goal:Beautification-Have attractive,welcoming streetscapes at City entrances and primary corridors. Enforce Zoning
<br /> Ordinances
<br /> Action Steps Tasks
<br /> Cl Prepare plans to improve primary intersections with landscaping,lighting,and Two projects identified,state funding
<br /> hardscaping CODD assisted
<br /> C2 Renovate Orono Park Parks
<br /> C3 Improve,revitalize,and Plans prepared,seek approval 2014 Q1
<br /> invest in streetscaping Improve visual impact into King Avenue Parking lot,Planters downtown CODD
<br /> C4 along primary corridors Introduce public art;Destination-type amenities Improving infrastructure,amenities in
<br /> and entrances Econ Development downtown
<br /> C5 Implement median and streetscape design and maintenance standards streets Ongoing
<br /> C6 Increase maintenance of Hwy 10/169 CODD Ongoing
<br /> C7 Actively enforce zoning and signage standards on primary corridors Code Enforcement Ongoing
<br /> C8 Review design standards for all development types Planning Pending completion of Comp Plan
<br /> C9 aesthetics w/b encouraged in BMP
<br /> Improve water quality When employing BMP,consider aesthetic component CODD guidelines along w/recommendations
<br /> C10 Provide consistent and Review all public signs,make improvements as necessary Communications Comprehensive sign plan,RFP
<br /> expanded signage advertised
<br /> Goal:Opportunities-Foster a pro-business atmosphere that provides incentives and other opportunities for new and
<br /> existing business growth
<br /> Action Steps Tasks
<br /> D1 Position land for Complete mining area study
<br /> development Planning Scope being prepared
<br /> D2 Facilitate development ID opportunities to expand Industry/jobs,in particular data centers.Develop a
<br /> and redevelopment to business recruitment strategy plan
<br /> p Econ Development
<br /> support rapidly changing
<br /> D3 technological advances Explore Fiber Optic expansion via incentives:NEBC,Business parks
<br /> Econ Development Policy to be developed with County
<br /> D4 Promote and amend Conservation improvement programs:Technology,rebates,audits,design
<br /> assistance Environmental Energy City Action plan
<br /> existing programs and
<br /> D5 services Evaluate objects of Project Conserve;utilize existing programs or redirect funds
<br /> to other opportunities Environmental Reviewing
<br /> D6 Address the housing Implement findings and recommendations of 2012 housing study Econ Development Developing Housing TIF protocol
<br /> D7 needs of current and Review opportunities for historic,culturally significant districts;establish Heritage Preservation Commission
<br /> future Elk River residents programs to assist low income/work force housing reinvestment Planning developing
<br /> Goal:Planning and Positioning. Employ resources toward long range benefit to the community.
<br /> Action Steps Tasks
<br /> E1 Complete the Comprehensive Plan update Planning April approval
<br /> E2 Complete the Park Master Plan Parks Started in February
<br /> E3 Complete a communication plan Administration/Commu
<br /> Complete nications
<br /> E4 comprehensive plans Implement FAST zoning Planning Late 2014,moved up in priority
<br /> E5 Acquire parcels necessary for the implementation of approved plans and
<br /> studies. Economic Development Plan being developed
<br /> E6 Adhere to plans and studies All Ongoing
<br /> E7 Frequent review of pending/new legislation. Develop policy to comment on
<br /> said legislation Adminstration Ongoing
<br /> E8 Legislative advocacy Administration&
<br /> Yearly legislative goals meeting with legislators Communications Mayor Dietz going to DC with ERMU
<br /> E9 Participate in industry agencies. E.g.MMUA,APPA,MRWA,MCFOA,LMNC,
<br /> APA,M FSCA,M PWA,M NAPA... All ongoing
<br /> E10 Preservation of assets Complete facility feasibility study/studies to maximize utilization of assets
<br /> Parks/Finance/Administ
<br /> ration RFP expected spring 2014
<br /> CODD has quarterly and topic specific
<br /> Ell Employee development Establish an employee development program Directors/HR training schedule
<br /> E12 and retention Encourage growth in Leadership ER CODD EDD 2014 particpant
<br /> Positive progress w/Connexus.
<br /> E13 Expand city services to provide uniform electric utilities service to all residents Collaborative reintegration study
<br /> of city through organized electric service territory acquisition ERMU complete.Orderly area acquisition plan
<br /> E14 positioning to improve Seek partnerships and collaboration to acquire Houlton property Parks Resolved.Failed to obtain grant
<br /> E15 services and value to Improve terms and/or supplier for wholesale power contract ERMU Contract signed.Transition in 2018.
<br /> community
<br /> HDM,Pavement management plan,
<br /> E16 Administration franchise fee,micro/forgivable loans,
<br /> Promote and highlight successful programs and efforts by employees and Streets employees assisting domestic
<br /> employee teams that reflect positively on Elk River and on public servants situation
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