D-8. Consider Approval of 2015 Goals and Key Financial Strategies0
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
7700 Market Boulevard
PO Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Administration
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Building Inspections
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Engineering
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM:
Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
DATE: February 9, 2015
SUBJ: Consider Approval of 2015 Goals and Key Financial Strategies
PROPOSED MOTION:
"The City Council adopts the 2015 Key Financial Strategies as presented "
A simple majority vote is required for approval.
Finance
Since 2003, the Chanhassen City Council has established annual goals and key
Phone 952 2271140
financial strategies (KFS) These goals /strategies cover the broad area the
Fax 952 2271110
council feels need the most attention over the next 12 months The city council
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concentrates on four strategic areas and developed the 2015 goals through a
Park &Recreation
series of meetings with staff in January The proposed 2015 Key Financial
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Strategies are attached.
Recreation Center
RECOMMENDATION
2310 Coulter Boulevard
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Staff recommends approval of the 2015 Key Financial Strategies and that staff
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be directed to prepare the necessary information for the city council to review
these goals throughout the year.
Planning &
Natural Resources
ATTACHMENTS
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1. 2015 Key Financial Strategies
Public Works
7901 Park Place
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Senior Center
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Website
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Chanhassen is a Community for Life - Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow
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0 City of Chanhassen
2015 Annual Goals and Key Financial Strategies
Since 2003, the Chanhassen City Council has established annual goals and key financial strategies. The
goals /strategies cover a broad spectrum and are items the council feels need the most attention over the
coming year.
The City Council concentrates on four strategic areas and developed the 2015 goals through a series of
meetings with staff in January. The final results are
COMPETITIVENESS
Create an environment for innovation and change, building on our strengths, creativity and skills.
• Develop a Transparency Section for the City's Website. Enhance public access to city financial
records in one convenient location on the website
• Irrigation Central Control System Cost Benefit- Review benefits of installing of a central control
for the city's seven irrigation systems.
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 long -term financial planning tools
Analyze Storm Water Classification and Acreage Charges. Identify potential properties that
qualify for credits.
Review Fire Department Response Times and Determine Acceptable Fire Response to the
Community based on Current Duty Crew Program. Using ImageTrend software, determine if
expansion and reduction of the city's current duty crew model is warranted
PLANNING FOR THE CITY'S INFRASTRUCTURE
Create solutions for managing existing infrastructure and future growth in our community while
preserving a sustainable quality -of -life and protecting the environment.
• Comprehensive Plan Amendment, County Road 61 Corridor Study Implement land use
recommendations for the corridor study and submit to the Metropolitan Council for approval.
• Extension of Bluff Creek Boulevard. Discuss options to complete the last segment of Bluff
Creek Boulevard from Powers Boulevard to River Rock Drive
• Retail Development Inventory current retail development opportunities that are under - utilized.
• Completion of Housing Action Plan. As a part of the Livable Communities Act, develop a
housing action plan to inventory the city's housing mix
• Athletic Field Use and Facility Expansion Study Complete cost benefit and needs analysis on
artificial turf, seasonal field house dome, and expansion of ball fields.
• Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS). Develop a memorandum of understanding with Carver County
regarding the administration of the city's AIS inspection/education program
• Emergency Preparedness• Tabletop discussion regarding the roles and responsibilities of the city
council and staff in the event of an emergency.
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ENHANCE LOCAL TAX BASE
Enhance the Comprehensive Plan with Current Goals and Policies, and Assess the Impact
Regional Commercial Shopping Center Review the concept proposal for a regional commercial
shopping center and its consistency with the Comprehensive Plan
Development Activity Review and inventory large developable parcels and establish a timeline
for potential development.
2016 Ryder Cup Planning Process Discuss preparation for the upcoming Ryder Cup, e g hotels,
emergency planning, etc
The Chanhassen City Council will address each of these goals throughout the year as part of the regular
work session schedule The city is committed to providing public services in the most efficient manner
possible and maximizing the public's return on their investment
Adopted at the City Council's regular meeting on February , 2015
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