D-1. Review Staff's Proposed 2014 Strategies2014 Key Financial Strategies/Goals
and Requested Actions
GOAL ACTION
Large Equipment Purchases Plan (refurbish vs. buying
Fire Equipment Study 2015-2018
new).
Discuss pros and cons of smaller satellite plants vs. one
West Water Treatment Plant Options
additional large plant
Consider refining requirements for background checks,
increasing the badge deposit, better address resident
Review/Update Solicitor’s Permits complaints, introduce requirements that would allow denial
of a permit (felony or identity fraud in background check),
compliance with state law
Install 14 covered picnic shelters in city parks over the next
Neighborhood Park Picnic Shelter Initiative
5 years
Initiate a comprehensive emerald ash borer management
Emerald Ash Borer Program
program
Discuss preparation for upcoming Ryder Cup (hotels,
2016 Ryder Cup Planning Process
emergency planning, etc.)
Determine the return on investment of installing athletic
Athletic Field Lighting Cost/Benefit Analysis
field lights at existing community parks
Discuss future improvements within City Center Park,
City Center Park Utilization Plan including a seasonal shade structure for the performance
plaza
Discuss funding alternatives; Defined Contribution Plan vs.
Discuss Fire Relief Pension Funding Alternatives and
Defined Benefits Plan. Also, how should future funding
Develop a Policy Statement for Future Funding
increases occur
Discuss changing out city street lights from high pressure Discuss the pros and cons of LED and cost/benefit of the
sodium to LED capital investment
Discuss when the city should formulate a duty crew
Discuss Fire Department Duty Crews
program. Look at overall response times.
We are four years into the current Comprehensive Plan.
Staff would present what has been accomplished and what
Comprehensive Plan Update
is outstanding from a land use, infrastructure and policy
development status.