1e. Approval of 2008 Strategies
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
7700 Market Boulevard
PO Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
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To:
Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
Laurie Hokkanen, Assistant City Manager~
From:
Date:
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February 15, 2008
Subject:
2008 Strategies
BACKGROUND
Attached please find the final version of the 2008 Strategies. These Strategies
are a result of Council brainstorming and discussion over the past few months.
Also attached, please find the 2008 Legislative Priorities. These items were
presented to state and federal elected officials by Counci I and staff in January
at several meetings.
RECCOMENDA TION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the 2008 Strategies and
Legislative Priorities and direct staff to begin implementation.
The City of Chanhassen · A growing community with clean lakes, quality schools, a charming downtown, thriving businesses, winding trails, and beautiful parks. A great place to live, work, and play.
2008 Key Financial Strategies/
Strategic Plan
CITY OF
Cll!NlI!SSEN
Competiveness
Create an environment for innovation and change -- building on our strengths, creativity
and skills.
. Monitor Sheriff's Office Investigator position.
. Update City Code to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
. Consider conducting a mock emergency drill/Additional training on the Council's role in
emergency response.
. Look for opportunities to incorporate Stormwater Best Management Practices.
. Consider projects to make city-owned facilities more efficient and sustainable.
. Examine city regulations on snowmobiles.
. Consider web streaming for meetings.
. Consider code amendments to reflect Leadership through Environmental and Energy Design
Building Standards and Minnesota Green Star Building.
. Implement Park & Recreation award(s) to recognize volunteers.
. Examine City regulations on hunting and firearm discharge.
. Research implementation of Reverse 911 system.
. Consider Improvements to Park and Library signage.
Strengthen the City's Financial Position
Provide financial stability and resources necessary to achieve the city's vision by exercising financial
stewardship, implementing best practices, and utilizing 10ng-terl1lfinancial
planning tools.
. Review Bonding vs. City financing for residential special assessment share of street
reconstruction costs in revolving assessment construction fund.
. Investigate new revenue possibilities with recycling.
Planning for the City's Infrastructure
Create solutions for managing existing infrastructure and future growth in our C0l1l111Unity; while
preserving a sustainable quality of life and protecting the environment.
. Educate residents on water conservation and management.
. Water system improvements (2 new wells, etc.).
. Justification study for Satellite Fire Station #3.
Enhance Local Tax Base
Evaluate the COll1prehensive Plan with current goals and policies; assess the impact.
. Work on the redevelopment of the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre property.
. Develop town center into a more full-servicelinviting central business district.
City of Chanhassen
2008 Legislative Priorities
CITY OF
CllANHASSEN
1. TH 101 Corridor Project (Lyman Boulevard to Scott County Line): This is a
joint project with MnDOT, Carver County, Scott County, and the Cities of Shakopee
and Chanhassen
. Completed Corridor Scoping Study, Analysis, Preliminary Design and
Environmental Screening.
. Will be officially mapped in fall 2008.
. Applied for funding through the Metropolitan Council's Surface Transportation
Program (STP), but placed It\ which will likely put us out of running for funding
this project for 2010.
. MnDOT planning a mill and overlay of the corridor in 2009. City would prefer to see
funds programmed for reconstruction/widening of the corridor.
. The city needs this project to expand economic growth, create new jobs, and expand
our tax base.
Problem: No funding source - $8 million for Phase I
2. TH 5 Project Improvements (West of TH 41): This is a joint project with MnDOT;
Carver County; and the Cities of Victoria, Waconia, Norwood/Young America, and
Chanhassen.
. The city entered into a joint powers agreement for the completion of Corridor
Scoping, Analysis, Preliminary Design and Environmental Screening.
. Once this study is completed, the corridor can be officially mapped.
Problem: No fund source - Amount?
3. Highway 312: Continue Development of Highway 312.
. The development of Highway 312 from County Road 147 on the Chaska/Carver
border to the City of Cologne.
Problem: No funding source - Amount?
4. Environmental: The permitting processes are too time-consuming and streamlining the
processes would be a good start (NPDES, MS4, Non-degradation, Wetland Conservation
Act, and Clean Water Act requirements, etc.).
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