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Goals/Mission Statements.DON J` REMINDER CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 1996 8:00 A.M. COURTYARD CONFERENCE ROOM The council set Saturday morning to talk about goals /mission statement. Hopefully the attached may be helpful. Again, I'll be in Viborg helping my mother celebrate her 90th birthday along with the other 699 Danes. Goodies will be in the conference room and/or copy room refrigerator. A copy of Viborg's humor is attached. He usually ends his ad with "must be able to tarp a truck!" Mission Statement and Goals By Colleen Dockendorf 1. Why a mission statement? What is scope? To provide a framework under which to operate. To give the big picture to goals. Scope is a mission statement that can be used by future councils and by staff. Ideas to include: - pro - active /forward - thinking city; - environmentally conscious; - safe; - small town atmosphere; - active downtown; - all inclusive (shop, work, school, play); diverse housing; - active business community; - community programs; - citizens of all ages, and diverse social and economic experiences; - ethics. 2. Goals from that: - diverse housing; - business involvement; - environmental protection; - downtown development; - community programs (senior, teen, etc.); - feeder roads and trails to downtown. zv'' G � '' JAU" c 7 �" MISSION STATEMENT By Don Chmiel The City of Chanhassen's municipal /organizational levels are a collaborative endeavor towards the healthy progress and high expectations that our community will seek a common vision: Providing a committed challenge in the development of residential, commercial, and industrial needs. Providing creative programs with content and contexts of services in the anticipated changes of the community's needs. Providing a common purpose involving city departments towards community empowerment of municipal services dedicated to safety and well -being Understanding that any good organization functions as a kind of mentor, our city, too expects our workers to: Test themselves by encouraging selfless dedication for our community. To experiment with ideas for the betterment of the community with encouraging communications and common vision. - By testing the organization to insure the development and direction of the community. CITY OF CHANNA.00SH 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Don Ashworth, City Manager DATE: March 26, 1993 SUBJ: Goals Session - -March 27, 1993 I tried to take a positive position setting the are confusing. One note says that we are not stating that the goals to date are staff goals, n a work session. Finally, another note refer Saturday morning if Council members had Friday. On Monday evening, the Council co Saturday morning. ;? nda for Saturday morning; however, my notes ag to have additional goal sessions, with another the "Council's. Another note refers to this being the fact that we would not have the meeting called. in specific work session items by last ned that,it did want to proceed with the meeting Two points did appear to have consensus, i.e: April 7 Would Be a Work' Session- -City Staff It ii items will be most of"the tabled items from this pas staff have identified as key issues which the Council the items will: have backeround ;,.reports 'and j April 7, staff:w not need to be to be present anticipated that the work session donday, as well as three items that should be involved with. Each of nembers will be there to provide aed to be here Wednesday evening, our Saturday meeting; and Mission Statement There "appeared to be a consensus that "Saturday morning's meeting should include establishing a mission statement for our community. Attached are several examples of mission statements from other'communities. See you at 8:00 a.m., Conference Room, City Hall. r„ •� �i ~� PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER RICHFIELD MISSION STATEMENT Richfield's mission is to both effectively and efficiently provide the quality and variety of services to our residents and other customers that will distinguish Richfield as the best place to live, work and do business in the metro area. In the spirit of cooperation and mutual respect we will: ♦ promote growth of diverse housing and business opportunities through innovative programs. ♦ promote quality in City programs, products and services. ♦ promote neighborhood empowerment, unity, health and safety through emphasis on community organizations, schools and programs. Recognizing that we exist in a rapidly changing environment requires Richfield to: ♦ aggressively market services to both residents and nonresidents alike. ♦ attract energetic and visionary residents to serve on advisory boards and commissions. ♦ recruit, train, develop and retain top -notch staff. Figure 3 MISSION STATEMENT The City of St. Louis Park is a municipal organization distinguished by a tradition of innovative policy- making and a dedication to providing a high level of personalized service to its residents. The City of St. Louis Park is a leader in the development of_ --' . public policy and programs through its efforts to respond creatively to changing community values and trends. The City exhibits a willingness to experiment with new ideas presented by citizens, the City Council and members of City staff. It recognizes that a reasonable assumption of risk is often a prerequisite for addressing community problems. Citizens are encouraged to express their opinions freely and to become active participants in the decision - making process. The City strives to be attentive to the concerns of residents and the' business community. Policies and programs are shaped according to articulated community and neighborhood needs. The City of St. Louis Park is pledged to provide a full range of municipal services that respond to the health, safety and well- being of all who live, work and visit the City. The City is committed to providing cost- effective municipal services emphasizing a personalized.approach that accommodates the special needs of individuals and neighborhoods. 9 . CITY OF ROBBINSDALE MISSION STATEMENT The City of Robbinsdale is a municipal organization serving the community with policies and principles designed to represent its citizens while preserving the rights of the individual. We are proud of our success in maintaining a town environment within the metropolitan framework. Our citizens possess a high level of community pride exemplified by their loyalty and by their willingness to participate in the activities and in the governance of the community. We believe in a government that is accountable, accessible, and compassionate; one that seeks to listen to and communicate with its residents; and, one that strives to treat everyone with fairness and equity. We envision a community that is committed to a residential orientation, to an active and dedicated citizenry, and to a desire to maintain a hometown environment. We will strive to meet the needs of citizens of all ages from diverse social and economic experiences. Our primary objective will be to thoughtfully and prudently allocate our available resources for the betterment of all of our c ' y �ll� p 5� CITY OF CHANHASSEN 690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 0 CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739 r .l �J SCI .tii+. r - �o Y ° hr ��f�...i�� �/ �_ ✓G Page 12. 41 veg a i 4 d. �� �. � c9oa i.,.> VIBORG ENTERPRISE Thursday, January 11, 1996 Classified Ads All Classified Ads on this page appear in BOTH Hurl y and Viborg Newspapers. HURLEY LEADER-- - - - - -- 238 -5?,� VIBORG ENTERPRISE 326- (A DNISION OF PRINTERS, INC.) 0"561FIED ADS (WANT ADS) $3.00 Minimum r 50 Words or less, per week. 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