A-3. 2015 Key Financial StrategiesCITY OF
CHANAASSEN
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor & City Council
FROM: Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
DATE: January 26, 2015 4 y5
SUBJ: 2015 Key Financial Strategies
Attached please find the tabulated rankings awarded by City Council members
for each of the suggested priorities in 2015 Items were ranked from 1 to 4, with
1 being the highest priority The average ranking can be found in the last
column
During the work session, the City Council will discuss the rankings and
determine the final 2015 Key Financial Strategies.
ATTACHMENT
1. Ranked List of Key Financial Strategies
Chanhassen is a Community for Life - Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow
2015 Kev Financial Strate¢iec /(;nalc
CATEGORY
GOAL
ACTION
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Implement the land use recommendations
Comprehensive Plan
from the Corridor Study Public hearing
C
Amendment, CR 61
before the Planning Commission, approval
1
Corridor Study
by the City Council, and final approval by
1
1
2
1
12
the Metropolitan Council Estimated
completion Late Spring.
Discuss options to finish off last segment
C
Extension of Bluff Creek
of Bluff Creek Boulevard from Powers
Boulevard
Blvd. to River Rock Drive, without a
1
1
2
1
1
12
development - driven project
Review the concept proposal for
consistency with city's goals and policies
A
Regional Commercial
If project receives favorable
Shopping Center
recommendation, update the AUAR and
1
1
2
1
1
12
work on the preliminary plans. Estimated
completion 2015
Review development interest in available
C
Development Activity
large parcels and timeline for potential
2
1
2
2
1
16
development.
Planning and vision for retail development
C
Retail Development
in current structures or consideration of
2
1
1
2
1
14
new areas
Required as a part of the Livable
Communities Act approval The plan
checklist is intended to assist communities
C
Completion of Housing
in identifying the activities best suited to
Action Plan
their particular needs and capacity to
1
1
3
2
2
1 8
deliver The plan must be approved by the
City Council and Metropolitan Council by
March
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2015 Key Financial Strategies
CATEGORY
GOAL
ACTION
Laufenburaer
T ornhom
McDonald
Ran
Campion
Average
Procure and install a central control for the
city's seven irrigation systems. The
Irrigation Central Control
system will save 30 %40% water
C
System Cost Benefit
consumption, identify breaks,
3
2
1
3
2
2.2
malfunctioning systems, and automatically
shut off Will result in reduced labor costs
and healthier turf
Determine if 1) artificial turf should be
installed on Lake Ann Park and Bandimere
Park #1 soccer fields to extend the season
by 1 -2 months, 2) a seasonal field house
B
Athletic Field Use and Facility
dome should be installed over soccer field
Expansion Study
in Lake Ann Park creating an additional
2
2
1
1
2
1 6
revenue source and adding indoor space
for other community needs, 3) if more
athletic fields are needed and where to
locate them
C
Downtown Art and Sculpture
Work with "Buy Chanhassen" to launch a
3
4
4
4
4
downtown public art initiative
38
Develop a plan for the additional DNR
C
dollars that have been allocated to Carver
Aquatic Invasive Species
County What do we want/need9 How
1
1
1
1
1
1 0
would these funds be best utilized?
Analyze Storm Water
Review new stonnwater management
B
Classification and Acreage
requirements and identify potential fee
2
1
2
3
2
20
Charges
credits for compliance
This would be used as a financing and
development tool The Metropolitan
Council has a low interest rate program to
Develop SAC, Water and Sewer
finance payment of SAC connections.
B
Connection Deferral /Financing
Prior Lake has formalized a program that
2
1
2
3
3
2.2
Program
allows for deferral /financing of not only
the Metropolitan Council's SAC charge,
but also their own water and sewer
connection fees
2015 Key Financial Strategies
CATEGORY
GOAL
ACTION
Laufenburger
T ornhom
McDonald
Ran
Campion
Average
Develop a government transparency
section of the city's websrte so that
C
Develop Transparency Section
customers can access city financial records
for the City's Websrte
in one location This would include the
1
1
1
1
1
10
development of an open checkbook
system
C
2016 Ryder Cup Planning
Discuss preparation for upcoming Ryder
2.0
Process
Cup (hotels, emergency planning, etc )
2
2
1
3
2
Use of ImageTrend software has enabled
better tracking of response times and
Review Fire Department
dispatch capabilities By mid -year we
Response Times and Determine
would have a snapshot of actual response
C
Acceptable Fire Response to the
data that will better define the capabilities
1
1
1
2
1
12
Community Based on Current
of the fire department and the current duty
Duty Crew Program
crew program The goal will be expanded
use of the duty crew and reducing the "all
calls" when duty crew is scheduled
Tabletop discussion regarding City
C
Emergency Preparedness
Council /staff roles and responsibilities in
1
2
1
2
1
14
the event of an emergency
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)
2015 Key Financial Strategies
Ongoing Items
Enhance Relationships with Outside Agencies (state, county business civic organizations, etc.) (2003)
• Look for partners for storm water capital improvements projects (2009)
• Support SW Metro and Buy Chanhassen efforts (2011)
• Monitor state and county fiscal positions and develop Legislative Priorities (2003)
• Work with other agencies to advance implementation for Highway 101 to Scott County line /support Hwy 101 River Crossing (2009/2013)
• Development Planning for a Shared Land Use Vision for County Road 61(2013)
• Engage the Community in City Government (2013)
• Discuss Upgrading Hwy 101 North of Pleasant View Road to a Super -Two Design (2013)
Promote Economic Development (2009)
• Leverage City property as much as possible — Marketing of Land (2008)
• Support the marketplace drive development of industrial residential and commercial land (2009)
• Develop a public - pnvate partnership to create fobs and enhance the tax base (2011)
• Expand the number of Working Together Program Meetings (2010)
• Take an active role in the Redevelopment of the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre /Chanhassen Transit Station (2011)
• Education on Emergency Preparedness (2009)
• Quarterly Update on Revenues and Expenditures (20 10)
• Water Use and Conservation (20 10)
• Develop a List of Budget -Cuttmg Policies and Service Levels to Examine (2011)
• Track Trail and Street Plowing Operations (2013)
• Innovation Efforts. What can we do to be better at current services (2013)
• Update on Water Meter Efficiencies Gained (2013)