A. 2011 Key Financial StrategiesPark & Recreation
BACKGROUND
Building Inspections
CITY OF
MEMORANDUM
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TO:
Mayor & City Council
7700 Market Boulevard
PO Box 147
FROM:
Todd Gerhardt City Manager
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Chanhassen, MN 55317
Phone: 952.227.1160
Fax: 952.227.1170
DATE:
January 5, 2011
Administration
Phone: 952.227.1140
Phone: 952.227.1100
SUBJ:
2011 Key Financial Strategies
Fax: 952.227.1110
Park & Recreation
BACKGROUND
Building Inspections
1. 2010 Key Principle Strategies & Accomplishments
Phone: 952.227.1180
2. Schedule for 2011 Key Financial Strategies.
Fax: 952.2271190
Since 2002, the City Council has annually set goals and priorities for the coming
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year. The priorities are referred to as Key Financial Strategies (KFS). The KFS
Engineering
represent the major projects to be undertaken over the next year.
Phone: 952.227.1160
Fax: 952.227.1170
Staff and City Council will meet on Saturday, January 8 t " to brainstorm ideas for
Finance
2011. Staff will bring the results of that session to Monday night's meeting.
Phone: 952.227.1140
Fax: 952.227.1110
ATTACHMENTS
Park & Recreation
Phone: 952.227.1120
1. 2010 Key Principle Strategies & Accomplishments
Fax: 952.227.1110
2. Schedule for 2011 Key Financial Strategies.
Recreation Center
2310 Coulter Boulevard
Phone: 952.227,1400
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Fax: 952.227.1404
Planning &
Natural Resources
Phone: 952.227.1130
Fax: 952.227.1110
Public Works
1591 Park Road
Phone: 952.227.1300
Fax: 952.227.1310
Senior Center
Phone: 952.227.1125
Fax: 952.227.1110
Web Site
www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us
Chanhassen is a Community for Life - Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow
SCHEDULE FOR 2011 KEY FINANCIAL STRATEGIES
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Monday, January 24, 2011
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Monday, January 31, 2011
Monday, February 14, 2011
Staff presents suggested KFS to City Council.
City Council brainstorms additional KFS
suggestions.
City Council's Final Suggestions for KFS list.
Staff distributes electronic spreadsheet for City
Council rankings.
KFS ranking due to Assistant City Manager.
Staff presents compiled rankings. City Council
finalizes 2011 KFS.
Competiveness
Create an environment for innovation and change -- building on our strengths, creativity
and skills.
• Review City ordinances for efficiency and effectiveness
• Implement a Community Survey that will determine the City's strengths, weaknesses,
and community needs
• Work with Carver County to expand utilization of Carver County License Center
• Update Police Work Plan
• Review City's Technology Policy
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 long -term financial
planning tools.
• Select a few unfunded/unproductive mandates for legislative review with assistance of Metro
Cities and other partners
• Monitor Revenue Performance in 2010, take a proactive approach to budget challenges,
keeping Council informed about the Revenue /Expenditure relationship throughout the year
(quarterly reports and special updates when needed)
• Being proactive that all City staff and members of Boards, Committees, and Commissions
contribute to economic development
• Review the City's Long Range Financial Plan, including Pavement Management System, 5 yr
budget, Debt Analysis, and Capital Improvement Plan. (Examine re- timing of MUSA
Expansion area, including Fire Station #3)
Planning for the City's Infrastructure
Create solutions for managing existing infrastructure and future growth in our community; while
preserving a sustainable quality of life and protecting the environment.
• Review Pavement Management Assessment Policy
• Review Effect of Delays on Pavement Management System
• Develop a Comprehensive Inter - Connecting Trail System with surrounding communitie
• Explore Opportunities for Further Partnerships (i.e. Sealcoating)
• Develop alternative approaches to reduce impervious areas
• Review Future Well Needs based on water usage and availability (develop educational work
plan for Environmental Commission)
Enhance Local Tax Base
Evaluate the Comprehensive Plan with current goals and policies; assess the impact.
• Take an active role in the Public /Private Redevelopment of the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre
and Chanhassen Transit Station area
• Capture opportunities for Economic Development and position the City to be 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
• Hold Forums to identify opportunities and barriers to attracting new housing,
commercial /industrial, and jobs to Chanhassen