C. Discuss Key Financial Strategies
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
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Chanhassen, MN 55317
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January 19, 2010
Subject:
Key Financial Strategies
Attached please find the compilation of the rankings awarded by the City
Council members to each of the suggested priorities for 2010. Items were
awarded a number, with 1 representing high priorities and 4 representing low
priorities. The average ranking can be found in the final column.
During the work session, the City Council will discuss the rankings. From the
rankings, the 2010 Key Financial Strategies will be selected.
Chanhassen is a Community for Life. Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow
2010 DRAFT Key Financial Strategies /Strategic Plan
ABCDEFGH
YearFurlongLitseyTjornhomMcDonaldErnstAbove Average
Key Principles
1
Competitiveness
2
2.8
200914144
Discuss the benefits of the City's dog and cat licensing program (LH)
3
3.2
200831444
Consider Social Host Ordinance (LH)
4
Implement a Community Survey that will determine the City's strengths, weaknesses,
1.8
201012222
and community needs. (LH)
5
1.8
201022122
Work with Carver County to expand utilization of Carver County License Center. (TG)
6
1.8
201021213
Update Police Work Plan (LH/JO)
7
1.4
201012112
Review City's Technology Policy (RR)
8
9
Strengthen the City's Financial Position
10
Select a few unfunded/unproductive mandates for legislative review with assistance
1.6
201021212
of Metro Cities and other partners (TG)
11
Monitor Revenue Performance in 2010, take a proactive approach to budget
1.0
201011111
challenges, keeping Council informed about the Revenue/Expenditure relationship
throughout the year (quarterly reports and special updates when needed.) (GS)
12
Being proactive that all City staff and members of Boards, Committees, and
1.0
201011111
Commissions contribute to economic development. (TG)
13
Review the City's Long Range Financial Plan, including Pavement Management
1.0
201011111
System, 5-yr budget, Debt Analysis, and Capital Improvement Plan. (Examine re-
timing of MUSA Expansion area, including Fire Station #3) (GS)
14
15
Planning of the City's Infrastructure
16
3.4
Ampitheater/Gathering Place (TH)
200333344
17
3.2
Consider Expansion of Cultural Activities (TH)200633343
18
1.0
201011111
Review Pavement Management Assessment Policy. (PO)
19
City of Chanhassen
City Council Work Session
January 11, 2010
2010 DRAFT Key Financial Strategies /Strategic Plan
ABCDEFGH
YearFurlongLitseyTjornhomMcDonaldErnstAbove Average
Key Principles
1
2
1.0
201011111
Review Effect of Delays on Pavement Management System. (PO)
20
Develop a Comprehensive Inter-Connecting Trail System with surrounding
2.0
201011233
communities. (TH)
21
1.0
201011111
Explore Opportunities for Further Partnerships (i.e. Sealcoating) (PO)
22
2.0
201022321
Develop alternative approaches to reduce impervious areas (PO)
23
Review Future Well Needs based on water usage and availability (develop
1.2
201021111
educational work plan for Environmental Commission) (PO)
24
25
Enhance Local Tax Base
26
Take an active role in the Public/Private Redevelopment of the Chanhassen Dinner
1.2
201021111
Theatre and Chanhassen Transit Station area. (TG,LH)
27
Capture opportunities for Economic Development and position the City to be
1.0
201011111
attractive for private investment and reinvestment in the following areas:
Infrastructure (transportation mobility/utility capacity), Reviewing City Policies and
Processes to reduce costs and processing time for business development.
28
Hold Forums to identify opportunities and barriers to attracting new housing,
1.6
201021122
commercial/industrial, and jobs to Chanhassen. (TG, KA)
29
30
Ongoing Projects
31
2003
Monitor benchmarks for the police contract (JO/LH)
32
Review relationships with outside agencies (state, county, Local Business Council,
2003
businesses, civic organizations, etc.)
33
2003
Monitor state and county financial situations/ and develop legislative priorities (TG)
34
2008
Leverage City property as much as possible - Marketing of land - ongoing (TG, LH)
35
Promote economic development (review permitted uses in zoning districts, explore
2009
ways to introduce more flexibility) (KA)
36
City of Chanhassen
City Council Work Session
January 11, 2010
2010 DRAFT Key Financial Strategies /Strategic Plan
ABCDEFGH
YearFurlongLitseyTjornhomMcDonaldErnstAbove Average
Key Principles
1
2
Support the marketplace driven development of industrial, residential and
2009
commercial land (TG, LH, KA)
37
Work with other agencies to advance implementation of improvements for Highway
2009
101 from Lyman Blvd to Scott County Line Imp. (PO)
38
Complete environmental documentation for reconstruction of TH 101 from Lyman
2009
Blvd. to Pioneer Trail (PO)
39
2009
Look for partners for storm water capital improvement projects.(PO)
40
2010
Emergency Preparedness Exercise (TG)
41
2010
Expand the number of Working Together Program meetings (TG)
42
City of Chanhassen
City Council Work Session
January 11, 2010