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1g. Approve 2013 Key Financial Strategies0 CITY OF CHANHASSEN 7700 Market Boulevard PO Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Administration Phone: 952.227.1100 Fax: 952.227.1110 Building Inspections Phone: 952.227.1180 Fax: 952.227.1190 Engineering Phone: 952.227.1160 Fax: 952.227.1170 Finance Phone: 952.227.1140 Fax: 952.227.1110 Park & Recreation Phone: 952.227.1120 Fax: 952.227.1110 Recreation Center 2310 Coulter Boulevard Phone: 952.227.1400 Fax: 952.227.1404 Planning & Natural Resources Phone: 952.227.1130 Fax: 952.227.1110 Public Works 7901 Park Place 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 MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Todd Gerhardt, City Manager DATE: February 11, 2012 SUBJ: Consider Approval of 2013 Goals and Key Financial Strategies PROPOSED MOTION The City Council adopts the 2013 Key Financial Strategies. A majority vote is required for approval. moo Since 2003, the Chanhassen City Council has established annual goals and key financial strategies (KFS). These goals /strategies cover the broad area the council feels need the most attention over the next 12 months. The city council concentrates on four strategic areas and developed the 2013 goals through a series of meetings with staff in January. The proposed 2013 Key Financial Strategies are attached. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the 2013 Key Financial Strategies and that staff be directed to prepare the necessary information for the city council to review these goals throughout the year. ATTACHMENTS 1. 2013 Key Financial Strategies \ \cfs5 \cfs5\ shared _data \admin \tg \key financial strategies\2013 \council memo approving 2013 goals.docx Chanhassen is a Community for Life - Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow 2013 Goals and Key Financial Strategies oji Fehrnarl; 11, _2013 Competitiveness: Create an environment for innovation and change, building on our strengths, creativity, and skills. Engage in "Navigating the New Normal:" Joint strategic thinking session with City Council, Planning Commission, and staff facilitated by Gordon Hughes Engage the Community in City Government Innovation Efforts: What can we do to be better at current services? 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 lorrg-term financial planning tools. • Receive Information on the Other "New Normal:" Understand how healthcare, federal tax changes, etc. impact the City of Chanhassen Planning for the City 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 Snow and Ice Control Policy for Trails • Track and Support Hwy 101 River crossing including the Bluff area, and Lyman Blvd. improvements • Begin Development Planning for Area Surrounding the New River Crossing/Develop a Shared Land Use Vision for County Rd. 61 • Discuss Upgrading Hwy 101 North of Hwy 5 to Pleasant View Road to a Super-Two Design M, $;lllllliiiii '41 1! 11111111111111111111111 1 .......... # 14 , 14116I.MlIttil Us tWIM-1114— • Review and Evaluate Concept PUD Process \\cfs5\cfs5\shared financial strategies\2013\2013 goals and key financial strategies final.docx 2013 Key Financial Strategies Priority Rankings 1 = High Priority CATEGORY PROPOSED 2013 KEYFINANCIAL STRATEGIES Ernst Furlong Laufenburger McDonald Tjornhom Average B Engage in "Navigating the New Normal:" Joint strategic thinking session with City Council, Planning Commission, and staff facilitated by Gordon Hughes 1 1 1 1 1 1 D Review Street Assessment Practice 2 4 3 4 4 3.4 D Review and Evaluate Concept PUD Process 2 1 3 2 1 1.8 D Support Volunteer Opportunities Available in our Communi 3 2 1 3 4 2.6 A Consider Organized Garbage Collection 4 4 2 4 4 3.6 D Consider Selling Advertisements in City Publications 3 4 4 2 3 3.2 D Review Snow and Ice Control Policy for Trails 1 2 2 2 1 1.6 A Track and Support Hwy 101 River crossing including the Bluff area, and Lyman Blvd. improvements 1 1 1 1 1 1 A Begin Development Planning for Area Surrounding the New River Crossing / Develop a Shared Land Use Vision for County Rd. 61 1 1 1 1 1 1 C Engage the Community in City Government 1 1 2 2 2 1.6 A Discuss Upgrading Hwy 101 North of Hwy 5 to Pleasant View Road to a Super-Two Design 1 1 2 1 1 1.2 G: \Admin \TG \Key Financial Strategies\2013 \With Council Prioritization and Changes - 2013 Key Financial Strategles.docX 2013 Key Financial Strategies Priority Rankings 1 = High Priority CATEGORY PROPOSED 2013 KEY FINANCIAL STRATEGIES Receive Information on the Other "New Normal:" B Understand how healthcare, federal tax changes, etc. impact City of Chanhassen A Innovation Efforts: What can we do to be better at current services? Time Commitment Legend e ory Description McDonald 3+ meetings or more A than one year 2 2 to 3 meetings (3 to 6 B months) C 1 to 2 meetings (2 to 3 months) Ernst Furlong Laufenburger McDonald Tjornhom Average 2 2 3 r — I 1 1.8 1 I 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 1.4 G: \Admin \TG \Key Financial Strategies \2013 \With Council Prioritization and Changes - 2013 Key Financial Strategles.docx 2013 Key Financial Strategies Priority Rankings 1 = High Priority D I I meeting Ongoing Items: ➢ Enhance relationships with outside agencies (state, County, businesses, civic organizations, etc. (2003) • Look for partners for storm water capital improvement projects. (2009) • Support SW Metro Chamber and the Buy Chanhassen efforts.(2011) • Monitor state and county financial situations and develop Legislative Priorities. (2003) • Discuss County Fiber Ring Project, Related City Initiatives, and Potential for Business Opportunities. (2011) • Work with other agencies to advance implementation of improvements for Highway 101 to Scott County line. (2009) ➢ Promote Economic Development. (2009) • Leverage City property as much as possible — Marketing of land. (2008) • Support the marketplace driven development of industrial, residential, and commercial land. (2009) • Develop a public - private partnership to create jobs and enhance the tax base. (2011) • Expand the number of Working Together Program meetings. (20 10) • Take an active role in the Redevelopment of the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre /Chanhassen Transit Station. (2011) ➢ Education on Emergency Preparedness. (2009) G: \Admin \TG \Key Financial Strategies\2013 \With Council Prioritization and Changes - 2013 Key Financial Strategles.docx PROPOSED 2013 KEY FINANCIAL CATEGORY STRATEGIES Ernst Furlong Latifenburger McDonald Tjornhom Average D I I meeting Ongoing Items: ➢ Enhance relationships with outside agencies (state, County, businesses, civic organizations, etc. (2003) • Look for partners for storm water capital improvement projects. (2009) • Support SW Metro Chamber and the Buy Chanhassen efforts.(2011) • Monitor state and county financial situations and develop Legislative Priorities. (2003) • Discuss County Fiber Ring Project, Related City Initiatives, and Potential for Business Opportunities. (2011) • Work with other agencies to advance implementation of improvements for Highway 101 to Scott County line. (2009) ➢ Promote Economic Development. (2009) • Leverage City property as much as possible — Marketing of land. (2008) • Support the marketplace driven development of industrial, residential, and commercial land. (2009) • Develop a public - private partnership to create jobs and enhance the tax base. (2011) • Expand the number of Working Together Program meetings. (20 10) • Take an active role in the Redevelopment of the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre /Chanhassen Transit Station. (2011) ➢ Education on Emergency Preparedness. (2009) G: \Admin \TG \Key Financial Strategies\2013 \With Council Prioritization and Changes - 2013 Key Financial Strategles.docx 2013 Key Financial Strategies Priority Rankings 1 = High Priority ➢ Quarterly Updates on Revenues and Expenditures. (2009) ➢ Water Use and Conservation discussion. (2010) ➢ Develop a list of Budget- cutting ideas, Policies, and Service Levels to examine. (2011) ➢ Continue work on Long Range Fire Study. (2013) ➢ Continue to negotiate Cable Franchise Agreement with Mediacom. (2013) G: \Admin \TG \Key Financial Strategies\2013 \With Council Prioritization and Changes - 2013 Key Financial Strategles.docx