8.1. SR 06-18-2012REQUEST FOR ACTION
TO ITEM NUMBER
Ma or and Ci Council 8.1
AGENDA SECTION MEETING DATE PREPARED BY
General Business une 18, 2012 erem Barnhart, Plannin Mana er
ITEM DESCRIPTION REVIEWED B~/
Visioning Update Cal Portner, Ci Administrator
REVIEWED BY
ACTION REQUESTED
Update the Council on progress toward completion of the 2011-2012 action steps.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
In May 2011, the City Council adopted the goals and action steps, all associated with furthering and
promoting the vision identified in March 2011.
This report is intended to provide the Council with the last update prior to the June 30, 2012, deadline.
Using the same format as was employed for the last update in March, the boxes represent percentage
completed. Dark green boxes represent ongoing or items that have a direct impact to the budget, these
will be reviewed as part of the 2013 budget process or shown in future Capital Improvement Plans. The
Council will note that many of the beautification related tasks are budget impactful. Additionally, some
tasks that fell between departments were reassigned within the new organizational structure.
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The 2011-2012 goals should represent only the first step in a multi-year process that seeks improvement
in the quality of life for Elk River residents through the focused deployment of resources (time, energy,
money).
In August, prior to the Council establishing the preliminary level, staff anticipates having a workshop
based discussion on the Council's goals (currently innovation, community development, beautification,
opportunities). At that time, the Council will be asked to add or otherwise modify the general goals.
Staff will then prepare the action steps necessary to achieve these goals.
Staff will be available at the meeting to discuss the upcoming process.
ATTACHMENTS
• Adopted 2011 tasks updated June 18, 2012
Action Motio by Second by Vote
Follow Up
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City of Elk River 2011 Goals
Abounding in natural beauty, Ell: River is a vibrant, historic rivertown that promotes alt active
lifestyle in an innovative and involved community offering unlimited opportunities.
Goal: Innovation-
Task I n56-C.omolered Update
Complete critical evaluation of Web QA for
'' Allard Solution proposed in 2013 budget
perceived value internally and externally
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Complete evaluation of alternative hours
A2
review Portner
Evaluate existing
programs and services Survey being analyzed, results
Benchmark services provided by like cities Simon
incorporated into 2013 budget
A3 }~_
staff resources
Review assessment policy and funding options ~~* ,tp, necessary,budgeted in 2012.
to assure they meet the needs of all residents '„. Femrite
Ordinance approved, street
A4 utility
Periodic external communication from Council Quarterly newsletterarticle from
Enhance communication Allard Mayor, Councilipadsandemail
AS (i.e. blog, newsletter, etc.)
addresses
Prepare survey for distribution to residents; Citizen satisfaction survey
Deckert presented and accepted by the
A6 Explore and develop new gauge interest in new and existing services Council in November, 2011
programs and services
Expand ability to accept alternative forms of Well underway. Staff is training.
Simon Full roll out expected within the
payment (Credit cards, online payments) month
A7 .
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Periodic internal communication from
Administrator (i.e. email, blog, newsletter, Portner weekly Council update/
Enhance and expand sharepoint
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commun
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on Report current communication practices; Branding implementation in
62 recommend improvements Allard process
Ongoing. Staff continues to test
Complete evaluation of citywatch or similar
' the system and will explore
tool for general citizenry information '- Cunningh integrating it foremergency
public notification.
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Enhance and Expand and Complete evaluation of social media use for Ongoing. Parks and rec,
diversify public education various de artments Deckert pinewood, EDA, and Energy City
B4 dnd OUtred Ch p have been completed.
Increase use of press releases and city-wide Prerequisite: Brand plan. Press
marketing materials
~ Dept hea release template completed.
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'~ culture adjustment
Approach school administration for civic Initial Conversation completed.
B6
engagement/ city service education Portner
Further development necessary
Create City Brand Complete Cit
brandin
rocess Deckert Completed, implementation
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g p ongoing
Increase volunteerism cfe
a fa~cruitment, management of volunteer Portner Volunteervolunteercoordinanter
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Prepare plans to improve primary
intersections with landscaping, lighting, and Barnhart Plan framework completed,
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hardscaping. details specific to intersection
Complete review, provide recommendations
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to incentivize improvements/ beautification - Barnhart Ongoing
C2
Survey city owned property along major
corridors, determine if improvements are Hecker Ongoing
C3 Improve, revitalize, and necessary
invest in streetscaping Complete improvements to primary Prerequisite: Intersection design.
C4 along primary corridors
intersections Femrite Bud
get discussion
and entrances Implement median and streetscape design and Prerequisite: median design
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maintenance standards DoCO
Budget discussion
Implement maintenance/ upkeep plan Doco
Prerequisite: Plan development.
C6 Budget discussion
Enforce maintenance standards with outside
C7
agencies Barnhart Ongoing
Actively enforce zoning standards on primary Approved by Council in June,
C8 COrfId OfS Barnhart
2011, action on pin
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Provide consistent and Utilizing brand, develop and construct Council reviewed in May, orking
C9 expanded signage consistent civic signage plan ;, Bamnart through design details.
Create opportunities to
" Community cleanup completed.
beautify community Promote a
Spruce Up Elk River" day Haug Other opportunities being
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Action Steps I I Task o%-Completed Update
D1
Position land for Complete downtown plan Barnhart In process, monthly meetings
development Identify and secure land for future In process, includes data center
D2 Commercial/ Industrial development Deckert planning, wetland banking.
Increase presence with legislators for state waiting final approval of 10/ 169
D3 highway transportation improvements Femrite plans from FHWA. Ongoing
relationshi buildin .
Facilitate development Right turn lane extension for east
and redevelopment Complete low cost/ high benefit bound to south bound
enhancements to improve traffic flow through Femrite movements at the intersection of
the existing Street InterseCtlOnS. 193i° Ave and TH 169. Budget
D4 item
working with GreaterMSP on
- - review of incentive packages,
Evaluate existing Review incentive packages for new businesses,
~~~ compiling data on potential
programs and services
recommend improvements Deckert
improvements in the future for
- existing incentives and potential
DS new incentives