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Home My WebLink About2007-03-21 Joint WS Agenda JOINT CITY COUNCIL/P & R/P & Z WORK SESSION MEETING Wednesday, March 21, 2007 6:30 p.m. WORKSESSION I. CALL TO ORDER 1. Roll Call II.DISCUSSION ITEMS 1.City Council Goals & Objectives – 2007 2.City Attorney, Kurt Glaser a. Open Meeting Law b. Data Practices c. Code of Ethics III.ADJOURNMENT ADOPTED ,2007 CITY COUNCIL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 2007 GOAL OBJECTIVE STEP Council Staff Consultant other Time Frame Plan for Community Needs and Facilities to Control Spending and I. Tax Rates Public Works Facilities-identify site for future building or stay and A. expand in present location. 1. Review existing and other potential sites. xx xx Apr-07 2. Report to Council with various options. xx 1-May 3. Consider options and decide course of action xx 7/1/2007 4. Implement chosen course. B. City Hall-consider addition to existing or relocation to another site 1. Review existing and other potential sites. xx xx 8/1/2007 2. Report to Council with various options. xx 9/1/2007 3. Consider options and decide course of action xx 11/1/2007 4. Implement chosen course. C. Complete park facilities at 1601 LaMotte 1. Determine what facilites are desired P&R 3/1/2007 2. Complete park facilities plan and budget xx P&R 411/2007 3. Name the park xx P&R 5/1/2007 4. Present recommended improvements to City Council xx P&R 4/15/2007 5. Develop plan and specification for work xx xx 5/1/2007 6. Secure bids or quotes for work xx xx 6/1/2007 7. Construct project contractor 8/1/2007 D. Tracy McBride Park-reconstruct playground facilities 1. Determine what facilities and equipment are desired 2. Develop plan and specification for work 3. Secure bids or quotes for work 4. Construct improvements xx xx xx P&R 4/1/2007 5/1/2007 611/2007 contractor 7/15/2007 ADOPTED ,2007 CITY COUNCIL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 2007 GOAL OBJECTIVE STEP Council Staff Consultant Other Time Frame E. Identify and complete planning for 2009 Street Improvements 1. Complete stormwater masterplan xx 3/1/2007 2. Secure permits for drainage system xx 7/1/2007 3. Update Pavement Management Plan xx xx 9/1/2007 4. Determine streets to be included in 2009 improvements 12/1/2007 5. Complete feasibility report and cost estimate for 2009 improvements xx 411/2008 6. Hold public hearings for improvements xx 7/1/2008 7. Complete plans and specifications xx 11/1/2008 8. Secure Bids for Improvement xx xx 1/15/2009 9. Construct improvements contractor 10/1/2009 10. Specially assess costs xx xx 1111/2009 II. Community Development to attract new business and tax base A. Community entry signs.(Welcome to Centerville) 1. Identify sign types and costs 2. Identify location for signs 3. Present report to Council for decision 4. If decision is to move forward acquire lease or permit for proposed locations. 5. Construct signs xx xx xx xx xx 3/15/2007 4/1/2007 6/1/2007 10/1/2007 B. Activate Economic Development Authority (EDA) C. Downtown Redevelopment 1. Finalize and execute developer agreement 2. Complete Masterplan for infrastructure a. Secure permits for project 3. Environmental Assessment xx xx xx xx xx xx Developer 2/15/2008 4/1/2007 Developer 6/1/2007 8/1/2007 ADOPTED 12007 CITY COUNCIL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 2007 GOAL OBJECTIVE STEP Council Staff Consultant other Time Frame 4. Establish TIF district for Phase 1 5. Power line relocation easements xx 4/1/2007 6. Incorporate school district concerns into redevelopment plan Developer 6/1/2007 7. Secure grants for redevelopment xx Developer 8. Purchase property xx Developer 9. Construct Phase 1 Developer 10. Construct drainage ponds 1 & 2 D. Encourage industrial development- 1. Complete Backage Road project a. Construct improvement contractor 6/1 /2007 b. Special Assessment xx xx 9/1/2007 2. Market lots in conjunction with Backage Road Project. xx 7/1/2008 3. Complete Fairview Street a. Secure petition and waiver for improvements xx 3/1/2007 b. Secure permits for project 4/1/2007 c. Complete plans and specifications xx 4/15/2007 d. Secure bids for improvement xx xx 5/15/2007 e. Construct improvement contractor 10/1/2007 f. Special assessment levy xx xx 10/15/2007 4. Redevelopment of Reel Mfg Site 5. Work with Rehbein to remove dirt piles and develop land. 6. Encourage use of Twin Cities Community Capital Fund 7. Support regional cooperation in economic development a. Anoka County Partners b. NE Metro ED Roundtable xx xx xx ADOPTED ,2007 CITY COUNCIL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 2007 GOAL OBJECTIVE STEP Council Staff Consultant Other Time Frame E. Comprehensive Plan Update 1. Engage Planner to assist with update a. Request proposal of two or three planners xx b. Select planner xx P&Z 3/1/2007 c. Update plan xx xx P&Z 12/31/2007 2. P&Z recommend updated plan P&Z 12/31/2007 3. Adoption by Council xx 2/1/2008 III. Manage Revenue - Taxes and Tax Rates A. Analyze utility rates and charges-implement adjustments as needed. 1. Review rates and charges for sanitary sewer and water 2. Report to Council on equity of costs vs current rate system 3. Consider alternative method of charges and impact (ie metered sewer charges) 4. Consider automated meter reading system xx xx 5/1/2007 5/15/2007 5/15/2007 5/15/2007 xx xx B Analyze rates and charges for stormwater utility-plan future pond maintenance expenditures 1. Develop pond maintenance plan with cost estimates by year xx 2. Adjust stormwater fees to accumulate funds for pond maintenance xx xx xx 4/15/2007 6/1/2007 C. Explore other revenue sources 1. Consider street lighting utility 2. Apply for grants and other sources of funds 3. Encourage legislature to adopt a more balanced LGA formula 4. Work with League of Cities to advocate for stormwater management rules that prevent unfunded mandates xx xx xx xx xx 7/15/2007 2/1/2007 xx xx ADOPTED .2007 CITY COUNCIL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 2007 GOAL OBJECTIVE STEP Council Staff Consultant other Time Frame Maintain a safe community to attract and retain citizens and IV. business A. Adopt emergency plan. 1. Train council and staff in emergency preparedness 2. Prepare service continuation plan for pandemic. xx xx xx 9/1/2007 9/1/2007 B. Increase community safety awareness 1. Encourage neighborhood watch groups 2. Encourage participation in National Night Out 3. Support DARE program in school 7/1/2007 7/15/2007