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2018 City Council Staff Retreat PresentationCouncil and Staff Retreat2018 1.3.2.Discuss financially sustainable manner vision, and mission and seek a roadmap to meeting goals in a Understand Identify and adopt a mission statementshortthe cost of business as it relates to our value, -and long-term goals Workshop Goals What is the purpose of municipal government? Purpose of Government …governments their lives.Government’s first duty is to protect the people, not run should be.The purpose of government is whatever you think it --wrongdoer and to commend those who do Romans ----CliffsNotesRonald Reagan13:3are ordained by God to punish the -4; 1 Peter 2:14right. Purpose of Government The proper role of government is to prevent other people governors.exists for the interests of the governed, not for the nation to live in safety and happiness. Government The purpose of government is to enable the people of a On Libertyfrom harming an individual.--Thomas Jefferson--John Stuart Mill, Purpose of Government Welcomeinspire diverse and Cultivate/Revolutionize an environment to encourage and Nurture exceptional serviceresourcefulnessa revolutionary spirit that fosters a culture of prosperity.meaningful engagement.and community participation. to leverage strengths and drive Elk River Value Statements resourcefulness, exceptional service, encourages and inspires and community engagement that A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited prosperity The Elk River Vision Core Services Quality of Life Services Mission ComponentsOpportunity to live, work, and playReflect the culture of citizens and what is important to majorityHelp, not hinder citizen quality of lifeResponsible for every dollar Work with citizens to achieve goalsEthical, efficient and responsibleTimelessMeet Responsibly growchanging needs -Agile –good stewards Elk River Municipal Mission Council Suggestion Elk River Municipal Mission community members to thrive as free AOur Mission: To cut providing them with core municipal through the bullshit to allow mericans serviceswhile Elk River Municipal Mission Peer Finance Review ShortNext budget cycleCore service level enhancementsOutside of core services-term (2019) Goals MidExceeds election termReflects vision, values, missionCommits current elective body-term (2023) Goals LongLegacy drivenMay require interim steps for current membersBeyond election cycle-term (2028) Goals SourcesTaxesExpiring debt/TIF/abatementAlternative revenue Sustainable Funding Levy 20132013 2017 2016 2015 2014 –––––0.49%5.15%3.8%3.78%4.58%-2017 Net Tax Capacity Change Saint Michaelinvestmentsallows forNew revenue servicesmaintain needed to New revenue needspays for new New growth Tax RateTax Rate Tax RateValueRenewal AddedGrowthStagnant GrowthHighSaintSaint JamesNew Louis Parknew Story of 3 Saints Community lifecycle Tax Capacity Alternative RevenueLGAFranchise FeesLOSTLandfill Fund*GRE Fund*User FeesExcess Fund Liquor OperationsBalance Sustainable Funding Expiring Debt/TIF/AbatementPublic Safety BuildingTIF/Abatement Sustainable Funding BondingLarge Capital NeedsPyramided debtNew growth / predictable consistent expenseShort-term vs. Long-term Sustainable Funding --Franklin D. Roosevelt Government –We the People ourselves and not an alien power over us. the voter of this country. congressmen and government officials, but not a president and senators and The ultimate rulers of our democracy are Let us never forget that government is --Franklin D. Roosevelt Government –We the People ourselves and not an alien power over us. community government officials, but the voter of this congressmennot a The ultimate rulers of our democracy are Let us never forget that government is presidentcountrycouncil members and mayor and . senators and Garamond 24 pt.picture within this frame of the design.When inserting a picture you can use the full page or fit the Make sure to use square bullets Title –Gills MT 32 Pt.