Agenda - Council Work Session - 05/27/2025

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• Historic preservation (Old Town Hall) • Mississippi River Bridge Crossing • New software implementation • Expanding software utilization (i.e. internal chat options vs. general email) • Code Enforcement direction (inconsistency in direction/council roles & responsibility) • Community volunteers and public recognition What are we not doing that we should be doing? • Gaining utility connections on commercial properties when private systems fail • Asset management system (infrastructure, vehicles, e ! uipment) • GIS tools • Expanding employee wellness efforts • Improving facility security monitoring • Residential facade improvement program • Using new technology • Beginning staff recruitments faster What are we doing that we should not be doin • Amending rules/regulations too quickly before we experience them in practice Attendees then looked to the future to review opportunities and impacts the city will face in the next one to five years. The purpose of this exercise was to be cognizant 4R-of what to expect as we plan for our future in order to be forward thinking. Opportunities in the next 1-5 years • Mississippi River Bridge planning • Process improvements with smart technology • COR Development of public and privately owned parcels • RALF property (Hwy 10) redevelopment • City identity/Hwy 10 image • TIF 14 (COR) deal timeline expires November 2026 • Historic Town Hall • Youth Athletics • New Park Improvements Impacts in the next 1-5 rs • Finishing Waterfront Park • Cannabis laws • Comprehensive Plan Amendment process (start in 2026) • Staffing needs • Reaching 30,000 population • Public Transportation model • COR Development and traffic counts • Tariff uncertainty Commented [BH2]: Recruitment timelines are based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the need to adjust job descriptions, review if salary is still competitive, scheduling of those involved in interviews and other position recruitments occurring at the same time. If no changes or scheduling conflicts occur, a vacant position can be posted within 5 business days.