Minutes - Council Work Session - 04/28/2015

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The Council considered the Strategic Initiative to improve the safety and mobility of US Highway 10, tactic, and key outcome indicator/metrics. City Administrator Ulrich noted the tactics had been reordered, as directed by the Council, to place the highest priority at the top of the list. Mayor Strommen stated to her the key outcome indicators/metrics are listing a product rather than a desired outcome that identifies things such as more businesses and employment opportunities. She asked staff to address the key outcome indicators/metrics to assure each affects the goal rather than a listing of product. The Council considered the Strategic Initiatives to improve the safety and mobility of County Highway 5 corridor and to improve the safety and mobility of Minnesota State Highway 47 corridor, and to create a diverse and robust offering of recreational opportunities, tactics, and key outcome indicator/metrics. Councilmember Riley asked about Tactic 13), Develop a comprehensive recreation plan that inventories existing recreation programs, services, and infrastructure at the local, regional, and national level, noting the additional resources required indicates that park capital costs are identified by district. He asked what is meant by `district.' Councilmember Johns stated there are 17 Park Districts. Councilmember Riley asked if it should be identified by Park District within the Strategic Plan. Finance Director Lund noted the CIP is identified by project, not Park Districts. City Administrator Ulrich stated the idea was to look at community balance beyond project by project. Councilmember Johns agreed and stated the park dedication monies from developments should stay within its Park District. Community Development Gladhill stated from a development perspective, the Park District concept is to create improvements within a logical and walkable area. It also facilitates the decision whether to accept property for park development or cash in lieu of property dedication. Mayor Strommen noted additional resources are required to complete this tactic so it is really about developing the plan rather than implementing the plan. She suggested that nothing beyond the first outcome indicator/metric is needed for this document but the Plan itself may identify a host of other resources that are needed for implementation. The Council agreed with the revisions suggested by Mayor Strommen. The Council considered the Strategic Initiative to improve the safety of the community, tactics, and key outcome indicator/metrics. City Council Work Session / April 28, 2015 Page 4 of 9