10.3 SR 05-19-2025The Elk River Vision
A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional service, and community
engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity
Request for Action
To
City Council
Item Number
10.3
Meeting Date
May 19, 2025
Prepared By
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Item Description
City Council Goals Review
Reviewed by
Cal Portner
Tina Allard
Action Requested
Review and discuss goals and mission statements.
Background/Discussion
The City Council and staff met on April 28, 2025, for their annual goal-setting session. The result was several
updated goals for the near-term, mid-term, and long-term periods.
Councilmember Wagner also provided a draft of new mission and vision statements to consider.
The Council should review the notes from the work, consent to any changes and direct staff to bring them
back for official approval at a later meeting.
Financial Impact
N/A
Mission/Policy/Goal
Elk River Misison and Vision Statements
Attachments
1. 2026 Goals from redline
2. CM Wagner Mission Vision Options
3. 2025 Vision Values Mission Update
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Current Adopted Goals
Approved May 2024
Short-term (2024-25)
▪Commercial Development
▪Budget and sinking fund for building repair.
o Transition PW Facility bond to general levy (ongoing)
▪FT Center fully staff and financially self-sustaining
▪Draft a Cost Participation Policy for Trail and Street Improvement Projects
▪Line Avenue Cul de Sac
▪Fire Station #1 Construction
▪Cannabound fully staffed and operational
▪Northbound Liquor Construction
Mid-term (2029)
▪Acquire business park land.
o Assist developers with private acquisition as needed.
▪Commercial development
o CRT Zoning District
o Hotel/Hospitality Growth
▪Oak Knoll/Hale’s Field improvement - collaboration with ISD #728
▪Parks and Rec app – directions, ads, amenities, park features
▪Communitywide Strategic Planning Implementation (downtown district)
▪Identify city actions required after Elk River Landfill closure (groundwater)
▪Gravel mining closure (transmission line placement)
▪Fire Station #1 replacement/improvements
▪Implementation of Parks Master PlanAthletic Field Framework Plan
▪Implementation of new Housing Study recommendations (workforce housing)
▪Electronic Billboard Planning and Development
▪Implement Police Attrition Plan.
Long-term (2034)
▪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
▪Highway 10 safety and mobility improvements, 165th Ave to Jarvis St.
▪TH169 and 225th Avenue Safety Improvements
▪Implementation of Downtown Small Area Study recommendations
▪County Fairgrounds Development
▪CRT Zoning review/update
▪Implement Athletic Field Framework Plan
▪Gravel Road Paving Plan
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▪Wapiti Campground
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Mission
Together, council, staff, and citizens build a sustainable, thriving community where everyone can live, work, and
play. Through collaboration and shared responsibility, we govern with integrity, adapting to the needs of our ever-
changing world.
In partnership with our citizens, council and staff are committed to building a vibrant, sustainable
community where everyone feels at home — a place to live, work, and play together. We are dedicated to
nurturing an informed community, embracing transparency, and collaboration as we meet the challenges
of a changing world together.
Together, council, staff, and citizens are building a sustainable, thriving community where everyone has the
opportunity to live, work, and play. By fostering education, promoting shared knowledge, and valuing open
dialogue, we empower a fact-aware community to shape our future in an ever-changing world.
In partnership with our citizens, council and staff work to build a sustainable and prosperous home for all. Through
a shared commitment to education, informed decision-making, and open collaboration and transparency, we govern
and grow together, ready to meet the future with unity and strength.
Vision
A resilient and welcoming community, leading with innovation, inclusive engagement, and exceptional
service to build a sustainable, thriving future for generations to come.
"Rooted in Community, Growing for the Future"
"Building a Thriving Future Together"
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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.
▪Improve citizen quality of life.
▪Reflect the culture of citizens and what is important.
▪Together we win.
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