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City Council Minutes Page 6 <br /> March 6,2017 <br /> ----------------------------- <br /> Sustainable community <br /> Mr. Portner stated he believes the city is very progressive in this area and could get <br /> better with marketing. <br /> Consensus was to continue to maintain a sustainable community. <br /> Safe Community -Police and Fire Services <br /> Mr. Portner questioned how safe the Council feels. <br /> Councilmember Wagner indicated she feels safe but worries about her children <br /> walking to and from school and around town based on crime statistics. <br /> Mayor Dietz believes the Police Department is very aggressive and well respected by <br /> citizens and he likes that. He also believes the department does a good job of <br /> community policing. He stated he isn't sure how the department could be improved <br /> without adding staff. <br /> Councilmember Ovall stated he is comfortable with the current level of service but <br /> would like to see the department spend more time engaging the community and <br /> patrolling troubled areas versus traffic stops. <br /> Business Friendlyl Economic Development <br /> Mr. Portner explained he would like to update the city business cards to include a <br /> short survey statement asking how the staff member could have better served them <br /> today. He stated he believes this will allow people the opportunity to offer comments <br /> and for issues to be discussed instantly instead of waiting. <br /> The Council discussed positive responses from the Economic Development <br /> Department's business retention and expansion visits. <br /> Mr. Portner questioned if there are things staff can work on improving. Mayor Dietz <br /> indicated he likes the suggestion of separating those who need extra staff assistance <br /> to work through processes and those who do not. Consensus was to continue to <br /> work towards improving the city processes to be more business friendly. <br /> Mr. Portner asked if the Council had any additional goals to add. Councilmember <br /> Westgaard stated he would like a smaller, more concise list of goals to focus on. <br /> Mayor Dietz concurred. <br /> Councilmember Ovall indicated one item that stands out to him is the public <br /> buildings. He stated the city owns a lot of buildings and should be more strategic in <br /> that area. Mr. Portner explained infrastructure is divided into two areas—streets and <br /> public facilities. He further explained it just happens the city currently has three park <br /> facilities in failing condition at one time but the rest are in good shape. He added all <br /> ongoing maintenance and repair is in a 20-year plan. <br /> UREJ <br />