POWERPOINT 2019
Council and Staff Retreat
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Workshop Goals
i . Review
a) Staff/Council Personality/Characteristics
b) Mission/Vision
c) Review/Update short- and long-term goals
2. Development
3. Code Enforcement/Housing Standards
4. Goal Setting
Purpose of Government
What is the purpose of municipal
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Purpose of Government
. . .governynents are ordained Icy God to punish the
wrongdoer and to commend those who do sight.
-- Romans 13:3-4; 1 Peter 2:14
The purpose of governynent is zvhateveryou think it
should be. -- CliffsNotes
Governynent's first duty is to protect the people, not run
their lives -- Ronald Reagan
Purpose of Government
The proper role of governynent is to prevent other people
from haryning an individual. -- John Stuart Mill,
On Liberty
The purpose of government is to enable thepeople of a
nation to live in safety and happiness Government
exists for the interests of the governed, not for the
governors -- Thomas Jefferson
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Elk RiverValue Statements
■ Welcome a revolutionary spirit that fosters a culture of
exceptional service and community participation.
■ Nurture resourcefulness to leverage strengths and drive
community prosperity.
■ Cultivate/Revolutionize an environment to encourage and
inspire diverse and meaningful engagement.
The Elk RiverVision
A welcoming community with
revolutionary and spirited
resourcefulness, exceptional service,
and community engagement that
encourages and inspires prosperity
Elk River Municipal Mission
Mission Components
■ Opportunity to live, work, and play
■ Responsibly grow
■ Meet changing needs - Agile
■ Timeless
■ Ethical, efficient and responsible
• Work with citizens to achieve goals
■ Responsible for every dollar — good stewards
■ Help, not hinder citizen quality of life
■ Reflect the culture of citizens and what is important to majority
The Elk River Mission
Where council and staff work with citizens to develop a
sustainable and prosperous community for all to live,
work and play; and to appropriatelygovern in an ever-
changing environment.
Goals
Short-term (2019)
■ Next budget cycle
■ Outside of core services
■ Core service level enhancements
Goals
Short-term (2019)
■ Commercial Development
■ Great River Energy revenue replacement
■ Budget and sinking fund for building repair
■ Update salary schedule/compensation plan
■ Garbage situation (RDF tax base?)
■ Parks & Recreation Capital Plan - Funding
Goals
Mid-term (2023)
■ Exceeds election term
■ Commits current elective body
• Reflects vision, values, mission
Goals
Mid-term (2023)
■ CRT Vision
■ Budget Plan — Post Waste Management
■ Transportation development funding
■ Acquire business park land
■ Develop means for park capital needs
■ Commercial development
Goals
Long-term (2028)
■ Legacy driven
■ Beyond election cycle
■ May require interim steps for current members
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Goals
Long-term (2028)
■ Urban Service Area expansion
■ C/I development
■ Public Safety build out
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Housing in Elk River
Housing in Elk River
■ Continued growth in new single-family construction.
■ Miske — $300k to $360k+
■ Prestigious Woodland Hills — $500k+
■ Tall Pines (villas) - $300k to $390k+
■ West Oaks (villas) - $300k to $390k+
■ Few multi-family or "starter" homes under construction
■ Market demand remains strong, but too expensive to build
new according to BATC.
■ We need to look at homes for all price points
' Without starter homes we risk losing young/aging residents.
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Maintain First-time/Move-down Housing
■ Many communities have the ability to fulfill the need for starter
homes, but also are the most likely homes to experience neglect.
■ Accumulation of "things"
■ Lack of maintenance
• What can we do to ensure safe and clean neighborhoods?
■ ED Program financing improvements expanded
■ Code enforcement for ongoing appearance
■ POS inspections identify issues as property changes hands
Code Enforcement
■ Appearance of community significantly impacts perceptions
■ Broken Window Theory
■ Proactively address certain nuisances to a minimum standard
and help maintain housing life cycle opportunities
■ Mowing, junk, vehicles, trash, etc.
■ May not complain immediately, if ever, thorn is still there
■ Immediate action expected when complaint is finally made
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Code Enforcement Process
Regular review of entire city
■ Step 1 - Did you know? letter (14 days)
■ Step 2 - Order to correct (10 or 14 days)
■ Step 1 skipped on repeat issues
■ Step 3 - City attorney letter (10 days)
Goal to maintain a minimum standard throughout city.
Point of Sale Inspection
■ Conversation only
■ Required home inspection by the city as part of a home sale
■ Exempt last 10/15/20 years?
■ Provide up-front information about homes
■ Added to building permit file.
■ Paid for by seller, not added to tax rolls
■ Goals
■ Help buyers understand the status of a home
■ Direct buyers to resources for resolution
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