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4.4 SR 10-02-2023 Request for Action To Item Number Mayor and City Council 4.4 Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by Consent October 2, 2023 Cal Portner, City Administrator Item Description Reviewed by Adoption of City Council Goals - 2023 Reviewed by Action Requested Adopt, by motion, the City Council goals discussed at the May 8, 2023, Special Meeting. Background/Discussion The City Council and city leadership team met for a special meeting on May 8, 2023, to discuss the Council, short, mid-term and long-term goals, review mission and vision statements, and discuss other topics including the 2024 budget outlook and downtown visioning. The Council consensus was supportive of vision and mission statements developed in 2017 and 2018. Goals that had been met were removed from the new listing and a number of new items were added. Financial Impact N/A Mission/Policy/Goal Elk River Vision and Mission Attachments  City Council Goals – 2023  City Council Mission and Vision Statements  Special Meeting Minutes – May 8, 2023 The Elk River Vision A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity. Updated: August 2020 City Council Goals May 2023 Short-term (2023-24)  Commercial Development o HRA Main/Gates Project o Market EDA Fox Haven TH10 Property  Budget and sinking fund for building repair. o Transition PW Facility bond to general levy  Improve Broadband Connectivity  Develop Downtown Rejuvenation Plan  FT Center fully staff and financially self-sustaining  Policy Review - new crosswalks flashing lights Mid-term (2028)  Acquire business park land. o Assist developers with private acquisition as needed.  Commercial development o HRA Main/Gates Project o Market EDA TH10 Property o CRT Zoning District  Oak Knoll/Hale’s Field improvement - collaboration with ISD #728  Parks and Rec app – directions, ads, amenities, park features  Improve Broadband Connectivity  Communitywide Strategic Planning Implementation (downtown district) Long-term (2033)  Urban Service Area expansion  C/I development  Development of Specht property in eastern Elk River  Trail connections  Pedestrian Trail Connection downtown over the railroad and TH10.  More retail development in western Elk River  Riverwalk from Orono Park to City of Ramsey th  Highway 10 safety and mobility improvements, 165 Ave to Jarvis St. 13065 Orono Parkway Elk River, MN 55330 Phone: 763.635.1000 www.ElkRiverMN.gov The Elk River Vision A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity Elk River Value 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 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 appropriately govern in an ever-changing environment. Elk River Municipal 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 13065 Orono Parkway Elk River, MN 55330 Phone: 763.635.1000 www.ElkRiverMN.gov