D-1. 2015 Key Financial Strategies/Goals as Requested Actions2015 Key Financial Strategies /Goals
and Requested Actions
TIME
COMMITMENT
GOAL
Comprehensive Plan
C
Amendment, CR 61
Corridor Study
C
Extension of Bluff Creek
Boulevard
A
Regional Commercial
Shopping Center
C
Development Activity
C
Completion of Housing
Action Plan
C
Irrigation Central Control
System Cost Benefit
B
Artificial Turf, Athletic
Fields Cost Benefit
C
Downtown Art and Sculpture
B
Seasonal Field House Dome
ACTION /BENEFIT
Implement the land use recommendations from the
Corridor Study Public hearing before the Planning
Commission, approval by the City Council, and
final approval by the Metropolitan Council
Estimated completion. Late Spring
Discuss options to finish off last segment of Bluff
Creek Boulevard from Powers Blvd to River Rock
Drive, without a development -dnven project
Review the concept proposal for consistency with
city's goals and policies If project receives
favorable recommendation, update the AUAR and
work on the preliminary plans Estimated
completion. 2015.
Review development interest in available large
parcels and timeline for potential development
Required as a part of the Livable Communities Act
approval The plan checklist is intended to assist
communities in identifying the activities best suited
to their particular needs and capacity to deliver. The
plan must be approved by the City Council and
Metropolitan Council by March.
Procure and install a central control for the city's
seven irrigation systems. The system will save
30 % -40% water consumption, identify breaks,
malfunctioning systems, and automatically shut off.
Will result in reduced labor costs and healthier turf
Install artificial turf on Lake Ann Park and
Bandimere Park #1 Soccer Fields Benefits include
extending the soccer season by approximately 1 -2
months, games and practices continue during wet
periods, increase tournament play, and potential
economic benefit to the city.
Work with "Buy Chanhassen" to launch a
downtown public art initiative.
Work with community partners to install a seasonal
field house dome over the Lake Ann Park soccer
field Will create a revenue source as associations
are currently renting facilities in surrounding
communities, and additional indoor space for other
community needs
B
Athletic Fields
Determine if more athletic fields are needed and
where to locate them.
B
Analyze Storm Water
Classification and Acreage
Review new stormwater management requirements
Charges
and identify potential fee credits for compliance
This would be used as a financing and development
tool The Metropolitan Council has a low interest
Develop SAC, Water and
rate program to finance payment of SAC
B
Sewer Connection
connections Prior Lake has formalized a program
Deferral /Financing Program
that allows for deferral /financing of not only the
Metropolitan Council's SAC charge, but also their
own water and sewer connection fees
Develop a government transparency section of the
Develop Transparency
city's websrte so that customers can access city
C
Section for the City's
financial records in one location This would
Websrte
include the development of an open checkbook
system.
2016 Ryder Cup Planning
Discuss preparation for upcoming Ryder Cup
C
Process
(hotels, emergency planning, etc )
Review Fire Department
Use of ImageTrend software has enabled better
Response Times and
tracking of response times and dispatch capabilities.
Determine Acceptable Fire
By mid -year we would have a snapshot of actual
C
Response to the Community
response data that will better define the capabilities
Based on Current Duty Crew
of the fire department and the current duty crew
Program
program The goal will be expanded use of the duty
crew and reducing the "all calls" when duty crew is
scheduled
TIME COMMITMENT LEGEND
A• 3+ meetings (more than one year)
B. 2 to 3 meetings (3 to 6 months)
C 1 to 2 meetings (1 to 3 months)