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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 7, 1999 June 4, 1999 TO: Mayor Mader and Council members SUBJECT: JUNE 7, 1999 WORKSHOP Attached is an agenda and materials for your review prior to Monday's work session. (1) Representative Mark Buesgens and Senator Robling have agreed to attend this work session to provide you with an overview of this year's legislative session and how it affects Prior Lake. This 45 minute session is to allow the Council and its representatives to become reacquainted and to discuss issues of mutual interest. The Council may wish to invite the Senator and Representative to another work session in January 2000 to discuss issues before the legislature convenes in February. (2) This budget workshop is the official kick-off of the City's budget cycle for the year 2000. The purpose of the meeting is to review the elements of the Strategic Plan to determine if it is accurate and reflects the Council's desires for the year 2000. It would be appropriate for the City Council to review the tactical elements to prioritize those which the Council desires to implement in 2000. The Council may wish to add, delete or modify tactical elements from which the staff's work program for 2000 will be drawn. The Council should also discuss any programs it would like reduced in scope or eliminated in 2000. For example, should the police department assist on lock-outs or should this be a private locksmith responsibility only. Should the City deliver sand for free to assist residents who are sand-bagging their homes? Should recreation programs continue to expand so long as they cover the majority of their costs? Should engineering continue to provide in-house project design and inspection services? These are but a few examples of program questions for the Council to consider. On the other hand, are their additional programs the City should engage in? Should the City get into the housing maintenance inspection business to preserve aging housing and protect new buyers of existing homes? Should we begin fire inspections on businesses? Should inspection service speed be improved during the peak months? Should the police department assure that at least two squad cars are on duty at any time? Should the DARE program be expanded to the middle or high school to increase 16200 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER June 4, 1999 Memo Page 2 of 2 its effectiveness? Should the City offer its facilities, funding or assistance in establishing a teen drop in or coffee shop? The Economic Development Authority is considering a general purpose levy. Under the law, it may levy up to $142,000 in 2000. The Council has been asked by the Planning Commission to consider setting money aside to provide the wherewithal to implement the recommendations of the Downtown Redevelopment Plan. The Council should begin discussions with the EDA on this subject. The MVTA levy may be made by the City or by the Metropolitan Council. The City Council's June 7th agenda contains this item. This perennial question raises numerous issues for the Council to consider. Each of the above issues have considerable impact upon our 2000 budgeting. This first workshop provides the staff with important Council policy information for incorporation into the draft 2000 budget. 1:IFRANKlMEMOSICOUNCILIWKSP0607.DOC PRIOR LAKE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION Monday, June 7, 1999 5:00 p.m. Fire Station City Council Chambers (1) Legislative Update a) Representative Mark Buesgens b) Senator Claire Robling (5pm-5:45pm) (2) Budget Workshop (5:45pm-6:50pm) a) Strategic Plan Review b) Program Reductions c) Program Additions d) Economic Development Authority Levy (3) Adjourn (6:50pm) 16200 ~'l9t:M<Ave. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER C~ of Prior Lake S legic Plan Adopted: February 5, 1996 Revised: Apri/1998 Revised: March 1999 16200 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNIl)' EMPLOYER " ~ --..-.-----,--.--. --" - -_._'_.."--_.__._----_._---_.,_..._---,._..._._.~"-,---,,-,.---~.~,--------------_..._._,---- -.-..... ~ I. MISSION STATEMENT .........................................................................1 II. THE VISION .......................................................................................2 III. VISION ELEMENTS 1. Transportation .........................................,......,...................4 2. Development ................,......................................................4 3. Redevelopment... .......................................... ...................... 5 4. Public Services .................................,.................................5 5. Social Structure and Leadership.......................................6 6. Financial.............................................................................. 6 7. Tourist/Recreation Industry and Dakota Community...... 7 8. Community Recreation....................................................... 7 9. Police ...................................................................................7 10. Fire.......................... ................................. ............................8 IV. THREE-YEAR TACTICAL ACTION PLAN 1. Transportation ....................................................................9 2. Development General....................................................... 10 3. Commercial.......................................................................10 4. Housing .............................................................................10 5. Redevelopment.................................................................11 6. Public Services .................................................................11 7. Social Structure and Leadership..................................... 13 V. 1999 CITY MANAGER I CITY STAFF WORK AGENDA ..........................15 I:\COUNCIL \GENERAL \STRA T 4CO. DOC -."-.-..-----.-~~-- .--------.~.~..------~-_____"_._.___,,_~..__._..._...__._.n'"_"__~__.__,.__. Mission Sta.teJrJrDlent Prior Lake Strategic Plan "The City of Prior Lake is committed to serving the common good of its residents by promoting community values, environmentally sensitive community development, robust business growth, financial stability, public safety, and diverse recreational opportunities." Adopted: February 3, 1997 Revised: Apri/1998; March 1999 1 I:ICOUNCIL IGENERAL \MISSION.DOC ~T]hleVi.sii.ollOll Prior Lake Strategic Plan At buildout the City of Prior Lake will be balanced between residential, commercial and business. Strong neighborhoods and homeowner associations will characterize most developments, neighborhoods will be connected by transportation amenities for pedestrians and/or motor vehicles. Platting will be encouraged through Planned Unit Developments which preserve natural features. While single family dwellings will be the predominant housing type, townhomes (for empty nesters) and multifamily developments on major arterials are expected. Annexation will be evaluated and a determination made regarding land areas to incorporate within the city. Neighborhood commercial centers will predominate, although a few community centers will exist. Commercial development will be localized primarily to major arterial intersections involving State Highway 13, County Road 42, County Road 44, County Road 21, County Road 12, County Road 82 and 83. One regional center is expected at the intersection of County Road 42 and 83. With respect to business, the focus will be on developing a mixture including office, light industrial, high-tech and light manufacturing. Office, warehouse and industrial developments are expected along CR 21. One or more corporate office parks are expected. Business concentrations are expected along State Highway 13, CR 21 and CR17 and CR 42. Service as provided by the City to the community will be characterized by quality. Emphasis will be placed upon striving for a high-level of community confidence, identity and satisfaction. Citizen input is sought to identify problems and develop mutually acceptable solutions. Program effectiveness and services will be monitored to assure needs are met cost effectively. An emphasis will be placed on maintenance and replacement of infrastructure with the diversified tax base to support needed government services. Prior Lake is proud to be the home of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Dakota Community, its tourist attractions and international network of businesses. The City seeks to work cooperatively with the Dakota Community government toward mutually beneficial objectives. The City emphasizes its historical roots as a small town resort area with a downtown, and incorporates these historic facts in its development plans. Positive family, individual and community values will be reinforced. A twofold recreational system will be available. One is characterized as the recreation industry created by the Mdewakanton Dakota Community. The second will consist of Prior Lake, Spring Lake and numerous natural areas dedicated to the public to preserve their natural features. These major areas will be augmented by community parks, play fields, neighborhood parks and trails. These facilities will be programmed for recreation directed toward all ages and interests. Adopted: February 5, 1996 Revised: April 1998; March 1999 2 I:ICOUNCILIGENERALISTRA TREV.DOC The city will plan for and facilitate remodeling of areas requiring redevelopment along a consistent theme as appropriate. Prior Lake's economy is not subject to downturns caused by excessive reliance on one industry or another. Adopted: February 5, 1996 Revised: April 1998; March 1999 3 I;ICOUNCILIGENERALISTRATREV.DOC Vlsion Elements Prior Lake Strategic Plan 1. TRANSPORTATION: (a) Work to achieve quick and convenient access between Prior Lake and the metropolitan area, airport, and out-state Minnesota in a manner which is coordinated with mass transit needs, e.g., construction of CSAH 21 to the north to Shako pee Bypass and reconstruction of CSAH 42 west of T.H.13. (b) Encourage construction and maintenance of a state and county transportation system which assures safe high volume roadways throughout the community (i.e. TH13, CSAH 42 frontage roads, CSAH 83, 12, 82, etc.) and provides access to residential neighborhoods through collectors (i.e. Carriage Hills, Fish Point Road, etc.) and local road systems. (c) Maintain optimum road conditions through regularized sealcoating, sweeping, striping, reconstruction and upgrade. (d) Integrate planning and construction of road, trail and sidewalk systems. 2. DEVELOPMENT: (a) GENERALLY: <:> Encourage development practices which preserve surface water systems and minimize pollution. <:> Promote development practices which preserve slopes and bluffs while minimizing erosion and its consequences. <:> Promote extension of City sewer and water utilities to minimize public health and environmental problems. <:> Enforce construction practices which are consistent with the Minnesota State Building Code. <:> Determine the ultimate size of the community and land inventory for development by addressing the annexation issue. Adopted: February 5, 1996 Revised: Apri/1998; March 1999 4 I:ICOUNCILIGENERALISTRATREV.DOC (b) COMMERCIAUINDUSTRIAL: o Reserve sufficient development acreage on major arterial roadways for neighborhood, community and regional centers, and business park based upon periodic market analysis. o Seek commercial industrial development which meets resident needs, provides living wage employment opportunities, meets city aesthetic standards, is consistent with mass transit objectives, and has a positive impact upon the city's tax base. o Encourage Mixed Planned Unit Developments (MPUD). o Promote an awareness of arrival to the City and the location of City businesses. (c) HOUSING: o Pursue the principles and goals of the Metropolitan Council's Livable Community Program adopted by the City. o Support the development of a greater balance between single family, town home and multi-family dwelling units. o Provide zoning requirements which mandate complementary uses in adjacent zones. o Promote the platting of planned unit developments (PUD) to preserve natural features and park land. 3. REDEVELOPMENT: (a) Promote the redevelopment of existing commercial areas including Gateway, Downtown and Priordale which are consistent thematically, are of top construction quality, meet long term market needs and are mutually supportive. (b) Identify in advance the need for redevelopment of existing residential and/or commercial/industrial structures and prepare a plan for such action. 4. PUBLIC SERVICES: (a) Effectively deliver basic public services which preserve and protect the community and its residents. Adopted: February 5, 1996 Revised: Apri/199B; March 1999 I:ICOUNCILIGENERALISTRATREV.DOC 5 (b) Explore techniques which assure cost effective, quality public services. (c) Systematically solicit public feed back on services through community survey. (d) Plan for new City Hall/Police Services building. (e) Implement Total Quality Management and Best Management Practices. (f) Strive for a high level of community confidence, identity and satisfaction. (g) Seek citizen input into identifying problems and developing mutually acceptable solutions. (h) Value employees through listening and respect, training and development opportunities, recognition and career advancement with the organization. 5. SOCIAL STRUCTURE AND LEADERSHIP: (a) Cooperate with local organizations to conduct City wide annual events. (b) Identify and implement a plan for maintaining ongoing communication between the community and the city organization. (c) Communicate the comprehensive plan components and its regular update to the residents so that it will remain a living document and will receive regular review update and publicity. (d) Implement a means of involving neighborhoods in City affairs. (e) Foster intergovernmental cooperation as a means of achieving elements of the Vision. (f) Identify and seek to address youth and senior issues. 6. FINANCIAL: (a) Prepare annual operating budget which provides necessary services in a cost effective manner and at an acceptable taxing level. (b) Complete five year capital improvement programs including mobile equipment intended to match City needs with available revenues. Adopted: February 5, 1996 Revised: Apri/1998; March 1999 6 I:ICOUNCILIGENERALISTRATREV.DOC _ _______._____""__ ~m.___.'_~_~__.._.~_______.____,..__ __~.__.,._. (c) Provide the necessary financial resources for paying for city wide infrastructure and its maintenance. (d) Evaluate the impact of government actions on revenue sources and property tax levies to balance development speed and affordability. (e) Provide debt management that will ultimately achieve an A-1 Bond rating the City. 7. TOURIST IRECREATION INDUSTRY AND DAKOTA COMMUNITY: (a) Engage in joint efforts with Dakota Community and Tourist industry in adjacent cities as appropriate. (b) Communicate the Comprehensive Plan to Dakota Community to identify opportunities for collaboration. (c) Focus on government to government relationship between Shakopee Mdewakanton Community and City of Prior Lake. 8. COMMUNITY RECREATION: (a) Establish and implement construction and maintenance standards for neighborhood parks. community parks and playfields. (b) Plan and construct a trail system which connects residential neighborhoods, businesses and promotes pedestrian and non-motorized vehicle safety especially near high volume roadways. (c) Complete park construction and maintenance in a timely fashion. (d) Provide park and Recreation efforts that are consistent with city comprehensive planning, recreation industry objectives, and community needs. 9. POLICE: (a) Assess community confidence and satisfaction. (b) Monitor the effectiveness of Police community partnership efforts such as DARE, School Liaison. and Dakota Community Liaison (both businesses and residential neighborhoods). Adopted: February 5, 1996 Revised: Apri/1998; March 1999 7 I :ICOUNCILIGENERALISTRA TREV.DOC 10. EIRE: (a) Promote prevention through preplanning, community right-to-know, education, fire inspection and fire code enforcement. (b) Maintain strong volunteer fire department through ongoing recruitment, training, equipment, acquisition and management. (c) Identify the number, type and acquisition schedule for mobile equipment needed to cost-effectively meet long range city firefighting needs. (d) Consider implementation of Fire Prevention Code Enforcement Program focusing upon buildings occupied by the public. Adopted: February 5, 1996 Revised: Apri/1998; March 1999 8 I;ICOUNCILIGENERALISTRA TREV.DOC Threec Year Tactical Action Plans Prior Lake Strategic Plan TRANSPORTATION State Highwav 13 1. Work with Savage, MnDOT and the County to program improvement to the Commerce, Boudin, TH 13 intersection. 2. Work with MnDOT, County, adjacent landowners, EDA and School District to program re-alignment and improvement of CSAH 23/TH 13 and Five Hawks intersection. 3. Work with MnDOT, County and adjacent landowners to program improvement of Main StlCSAH 44 intersection. 4. Work with MnDOT, County, adjacent landowners, Savage and others to program realignment and improvement of 150th Street intersection. 5. Program trail/sidewalk improvements with or before intersection improvements. Countv Road 42 1. Work with County to assure completion of CSAH 42 improvements from McKenna to CSAH 17. 2. Encourage completion of the CSAH 42/CSAH 83 intersection to address traffic volumes and turning movements. 3. Evaluate the cost, engineering and practical feasibility of the Rutgers/Commerce/CSAH 42 service road. 4. Program and complete trail system together with roadway improvements. Countv Road 21 Encourage completion of CSAH 21 to the north (Shakopee Bypass). Countv Road 12 1. Program improvement of County Road 12 including trail/sidewalk system from TH13 to CSAH 17. 2. Encourage the County to expedite the completion of such improvements. Adopted: February 5, 1996 Revised: Apri/1998; March 1999 9 I:ICOUNCILIGENERALISTRA TREV.DOC Countv Road Turnbacks 1. Address costs, timing and maintenance issues so an orderly transition can take place. Collector Streets 1. Review the City's Minnesota State Aid (MSA) roadways in light of funding constraints. 2. Consider official map and construction of the Ring Road in the Capital Improvement Program. 3. Program trail improvements in the Capital Improvement Program especially for Fremont, 150th and Fish Point Road. DEVELOPMENT - GENERAL 1. Demonstrate commitment and dedication to this vision through each development petition and construction project. 2. Exercise patience in land use decisions recognizing that the development will be consistent with the vision that the Council has articulated. 3. Address annexation issues. 4. Identify those areas/uses requiring City assistance as well as the tools which should be used for implementation. 5. Arrange to meet and discuss development issues with other communities who have already experienced the challenges facing Prior Lake. COMMERCIAL 1. Assure to the extent possible that land earmarked for commercial, office and industrial is defensible from a market perspective. 2. Conduct business visits and surveys to retain existing businesses. 3. Implement a strategy for encouraging Prior Lake citizens who are business owners to locate their businesses within the community. 4. Help existing businesses to relocate if they are affected by Redevelopment efforts. HOUSING Current development patterns are exemplified by the Wilds, Raspberry Ridge, Cardinal Ridge, and Knob Hill. They are likely to continue. A focus is needed on: 1. On-going refinement of zoning and subdivision codes to provide effective implementation tools and easy to administer controls. Adopted: February 5, 1996 Revised: April 1998; March 1999 10 I:ICOUNCILIGENERALISTRA TREV.DOC 2. Promote planned unit developments which encourage the consolidation of tracts of land and yield developments which respect and preserve the existing physiography, and provide for multiple uses from business to housing. 3. Determine the desired mix of single family, townhouse and multi-family housing units by adoption and implementation of the Comprehensive Plan. REDEVELOPMENT 1. Complete examination of the downtown area and propose a development plan and financing mechanisms for revitalization of the area. 2. Utilize new library construction, land owned by the City, and private development of multi-family housing as a stimulant to redevelopment. PUBLIC SERVICES To assure adequate public services the following steps should be taken: Fire Department 1. Anticipate the need for fire inspection especially for buildings intended for public congregation. Replace equipment needed to provide fire services both in the City and townships as scheduled. 2. Review the City's/Dakota agreement to provide for preventive measures such as built in sprinkling systems, etc. Parks Department 1. Plan for development of community-wide trail and sidewalk system. 2. Consider development of ordinance requirements to require sidewalk and trail winter maintenance by the property owner. 3. Approve Sidewalk and Trail maintenance plan annually. 4. Acquire more cost effective equipment for maintaining City parks and trails. 5. Complete park redevelopment in accordance with the referendum. 6. Reduce liability exposure through regularized inspection and correction program for existing and proposed park equipment. 7. Maintain what we have to preserve its useful life and minimize hazards to users. 8. Acquire land needed for future parks. g. Complete Lakefront Park park improvements. 10. Complete construction of New Community Library. 11. Plan and construct two Athletic Field complexes. 12. Consider a youth center and associated programming to address youth issues. Adopted: February 5, 1996 Revised: Apri/1998; March 1999 11 I:ICOUNCILIGENERALISTRA TREV.DOC ~ 1. Continue a strong commitment to prevention; that is D.A.R.E., School Liaison Officer, and Dakotah Community Liaison officer (businesses and residential areas). 2. Work to include officers in the decision-making process. 3. Implement examples of the police golden rule: Police others as you would have others police you. 4. Update major chapters in Police Policy Manual. 5. Implement Civilian Police Academy. 6. Evaluate appropriateness of sports utility vehicles as police vehicles. Public Works 1. Use community survey to assess community position on water treatment plant. 2. Evaluate the necessity of wells and add them before rather than after they are needed. 3. Determine the miles of streets to conduct annual overlay and associated costs which is affordable to the community. 4. Evaluate the possibility of alternate service delivery and funding sources therefore. 5. Continue rental of specialized equipment for infrastructural improvements/maintenance rather than purchase where cost effectiveness can be shown. 6. Consider implementation of Best Management Practice in one service delivery area annually. 7. Participate with Planning in the development of Geographic Information Systems for improved infrastructure management and planning. 8. Continue to emphasize the use of Joint Powers Agreements to accomplish responsibilities cost effectively. BuildinQ 1. Team with the Fire Department to investigate fire inspection programs. 2. Take on-going steps to simplify the permit issuance process for all projects. 3. Implement City wide address files. 4. Enhance code education to encourage voluntary compliance. 5. Provide more assistance for homeowner type projects: finishing basements, adding decks etc. 6. Implement multi-media efforts to educate the public about the benefits of obtaining a permit for construction, reconstruction and additions. PlanninQ 1. Coordinate aerial photography with County for Planning database. 2. Complete new Subdivision Codes and improve its administration. Adopted: February 5, 1996 Revised: Apri/199a; March 1999 I:ICOUNCILIGENERALISTRATREV.DOC 12 3. Conduct training programs for City employees, r-GsiQ!JAts, citizens, and business persons on the new zoning ordinance. 4. Serve as staff support to the Economic Development Authority for the completion of its tactical plans. 5. Participate with Public Works in the development of Geographic Information Systems for improved infrastructure management and planning. 6. Undertake one process improvement project each year. Administration 1. Examine which services get prioritized, which are delivered by the City and who pays. 2. Focus on providing a City Hall/Police Building needed for an effective municipal operation. 3. Work to resolve labor negotiations quickly and cost effectively. 4. Examine alternate service delivery in one department each year. 5. Attempt to take a long view of revenues and assemble to the extent possible those which are anticipated to be needed. 6. Consider a Safety Director as the need for these important services which are critical to our community. 7. Work to retain valued employees. 8. Work to assure cost effectiveness of Joint Management Information Services Position. 9. Complete implementation of Year 2000 solutions. 10. Prepare baseline data regarding service delivery costs in all departments. 11. Enhance openness of City government through cable television usage and other media. 12. Renegotiate Cable TV Franchise Agreement which meets user needs. 13. Coordinate community survey for feedback on City services. 14. Promote effectiveness of Labor Management Committee for resolving such issues. SOCIAL STRUCTURE AND LEADERSHIP Leadership requires a goal toward which energies are directed. The visions which have been discussed provide such a goal. An equally important consideration is the receipt of feedback from the electorate. Focus in this vision includes: 1. Regularized resident surveying to obtain a barometer of City effectiveness so we can redefine our tactical steps or visions to implement community priorities. 2. The Council needs to provide for effective objective identification and delegation of responsibilities to City Commissions and Committees. 3. The City needs to recognize and reinforce the contributions of neighborhoods, individuals and civic organizations as the backbone of the community. 4. The City should focus on a few specific overriding goals and see to their implementation, rather than becoming scattered on a wide variety of issues. Adopted: February 5, 1996 Revised: Apri/1998; March 1999 I;ICOUNCILIGENERALISTRATREV.DOC 13 -----.------- 5. The capital improvement program and budgets should reinforce the mission identified herein. 6. A strategy should be established for incorporating community leadership in annual City goal setting. 7. This document should be annually reviewed and publicized together with annual goals and objectives, the budget and capital improvement programs. Adopted: February 5, 1996 Revised: Apri/1998; March 1999 14 I:ICOUNCILIGENERALISTRA TREV.DOC 1m City Ma.na.ger/City Staff Work Agenda Prior Lake Strategic Plan TRANSPORTATION ~ Program in City, County and State financial planning documents the following intersections: --Commerce / Boudin and TH13 --CSAH 23/ TH13 and Five Hawks --150th and TH13 --Main Avenue / CSAH 44/ TH13 --TH13 Trail --CSAH 12 and trail ~ Complete 1999 Public Improvement Projects. <:> Complete official map of Ring Road. COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT ~ Conduct business visits (EDA) in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce. <:> Identify and correspond with residents who are business owners to encourage relocation of business into Prior Lake. <:> Provide annexation recommendations to City Council. REDEVELOPMENT <:> Complete Downtown Redevelopment Study and begin implementation of recommendations. <:> Support private, commercial and/or multi-residential housing project downtown. PUBLIC SERVICES 1. Eire.; <:> Provide recommendations regarding cost effectiveness programs for buildings with public congregations. <:> Replace Tanker Truck <:> Update at least one fire prevention section in the City Code of Fire Inspection Adopted: February 5, 1996 Revised: Apri/1998; March 1999 15 I:ICOUNCILIGENERALISTRA TREV.DOC 2. eark: o Finish construction of Library/Resource Center o Complete construction of Lakefront Park o Acquire final property needed for Athletic complex. o Complete Plans and Specifications and solicitation of bids for two athletic complexes. 3.~: o Update major chapters of Police Policy Manual. o Implement Civilian Police Academy. o Evaluate sports utility vehicles as squad cars. o Evaluate City time spent on Dakota Community police and fire services as part of contract renewal process. 4. Public Works: o Implement Geographical Information System o Design and inspect all 1999 public improvement projects 5. Buildin9 and Planning: o Initiate one process improvement project. o Implement Zoning Ordinance. o Draft Subdivision Ordinance. o Update 2020 Comprehensive Plans. 6. Administration: o Implement Year 2000 solutions. o Renegotiate Cable TV Franchise Agreement o Coordinate Community survey. Adopted: February 5, 1996 Revised: Apri/1998; March 1999 16 I:ICOUNCILIGENERALISTRATREV.DOC