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Special Council Meeting 1 of 1 January 10, 2017
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
AGENDA
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 10, 2017, 5:30 p.m.
MEDICINE LAKE CONFERENCE ROOM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. TOPICS
A. 2017 Goals and Legislative Priorities
B. 2017 Departmental Work Plans
C. Set future Study Sessions
3. ADJOURN
SPECIAL
COUNCIL MEETING
January 10, 2017
Agenda
Number: 2A-B
To: Dave Callister, City Manager
Prepared by: Luke Fischer, Administrative Services Director
Reviewed by:
Item: Review and adopt Council Goals, Legislative Priorities, and
Department Work Plans
1. ACTION REQUESTED:
Review and adopt the City Council Goals, Legislative Priorities, and Department Work Plans for 2017.
2. BACKGROUND:
Each year, the City Council reviews its Goals, Legislative Priorities, and Department Work Plans for the
upcoming year. This planning identifies focus areas for the upcoming year and provides for strategic
planning across the organization.
Goals
The City Council’s goals have remained largely constant over time. The goals address broad themes,
rather than actions or tactics.
Legislative Priorities
The City participates in a number of advocacy efforts in partnership with others, such as the League of
Minnesota Cities (http://www.lmc.org/page/1/legislative-policies.jsp), Municipal Legislative
Commission (MLC) (http://mlcmn.org/advocacy/), the Chiefs of Police Association
(http://www.mnchiefs.org), and others. Generally, these organizations promote policies that
strengthen our community and are consistent with the Council’s priorities. When the City Council
adopted its 2016 Legislative Priorities, it discussed narrowing its stated legislative priorities to areas
that are specific to Plymouth or contrary to its partners’ policies. The proposed draft of legislative
priorities is much shorter than in years past – though the City’s interest remains in many of the areas
that were duplicative.
Work Plans
All City departments completed draft work plans which identify emerging issues and focus areas for
2017.
3. BUDGET IMPACT:
None applicable.
4. ATTACHMENTS:
City Council Goals
Draft Legislative Priorities – Clean Version
Draft Legislative Priorities – Marked-Up Version
Department Work Plans
Resolution
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> PROTECT PLYMOUTH’S STRONG FINANCIAL POSITION.
Maintain Plymouth’s fiscal health by implementing long-term revenue and expenditure plans to ensure sustainable
operations with a reasonable tax level. Utilize non-property tax funding sources where appropriate.
> MONITOR ECONOMIC CHALLENGES.
Continue to evaluate and prioritize services. Seek innovative solutions to maintain high quality core services, promote
financial transparency and protect Plymouth’s strong financial position and quality of life.
> PROVIDE EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE SERVICES.
Continue to explore partnerships with neighboring communities, school districts, businesses, watersheds and other
agencies to decrease costs through shared services and eliminate duplicate efforts. Streamline processes through
the use of technology, including website enhancements, e-permits and expanded credit card processing. Evaluate
community trends and consider associated facility and service needs.
> PROMOTE TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS.
Focus on improvements to Highway 169, Highway 55 and continue to explore other transportation options. Seek
funding partners for rail crossing improvements and I-494 crossing improvements.
> PURSUE DEVELOP NORTHWEST GREENWAY.
As development of northwest Plymouth progresses, continue planning and construction of the Northwest Greenway
and park system amenities.
> CONTINUE ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES.
Collaborate with watershed agencies to ensure effective progress on water quality mandates. Continue energy
conservation efforts in city buildings and promote recycling.
> CONTINUE PROACTIVE PUBLIC SAFETY INITIATIVES.
Continue proactive policing strategies using technology and collaboration to promote and enhance livability. Build on
the successes of fire prevention and fire service programs for a safe community.
> PROTECT THE CITY'S INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT.
Ensure that the city can protect and enhance the useful life of city assets (streets, utilities, parks, trails, facilities
and fleet). Continue to monitor financial resources and economic conditions, and consider timing with regard to
infrastructure needs as identified in the Capital Improvement Program.
> CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT REQUESTS.
Continue to carefully consider land use related to development and redevelopment to ensure a well planned
community with a varied tax base. Build on Plymouth Proud business initiatives.
City of Plymouth
DRAFT
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Plymouth functions in a multijurisdictional environment and is often subject to mandates
from the State of Minnesota, Hennepin County, the Metropolitan Council, and various watershed
districts. The City participates in the Municipal Legislative Commission, the League of Minnesota Cities,
and the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association and generally support their legislative platforms. This
legislative agenda is intended to advocate specifically for the community’s residents and businesses,
avoid duplication of services, and enable the city to govern itself.
I. TRANSPORTATION
To efficiently transport commuters and promote business growth, the city encourages the legislature to
identify long-term funding sources with growth potential to allow for the construction and maintenance
of efficient transit and highway systems this session. Specifically, Plymouth supports the following:
Suburban Transit. The city supports preservation of suburban transit, expansion of the transit taxing
district, and maintain full MVST funding to suburban transit providers. The City opposes the reallocation
of any transit operational funding to Southwest Light Rail. (Metropolitan Council, State of Minnesota)
Highway 169. The city supports improvements to Highway 169 in Plymouth. (Metropolitan Council, State
of Minnesota)
Rockford Road Bridge. The city seeks funding to replace the bridge over Interstate 494 at Rockford Road.
(Hennepin County, State of Minnesota)
County Road Turn Back. The city supports the turn back of County Road 47, provided the County
adequately funds the necessary improvements to bring the road to an appropriate standard. (Hennepin
County)
County Transit Improvement Board (CTIB). As the largest metro city not on an actual or proposed light
rail or bus rapid transit line, the City requests that any increases in sales tax following the dissolution of
CTIB be returned to Plymouth for local transit/transportation investment. (Hennepin County)
Safe Rail Crossings. The city seeks funding to enhance the safety of rail crossings including improvements
which would enable a whistle ban in Plymouth. (State of Minnesota)
II. GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Local Control. The city opposes legislation that erodes local decision making and control. The city
believes that decision making happens best at the local level. (Metropolitan Council, State of Minnesota)
Improving Public Access to Information. The city supports legislation that would enable it to meet its
official notice publication requirements on its website, rather than a designated newspaper. (State of
Minnesota)
Water Management. The city must meet water quality standards from the Minnesota Department of
Natural Resources, Board of Soil and Water Resources, Elm Creek Watershed District, Minnehaha Creek
Watershed District, Shingle Creek Watershed District, Bassett Creek Watershed District, Metropolitan
Council, United State Environmental Pollution Agency, Army Corps of Engineers, Minnesota Department
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of Health, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, and Hennepin County. The city of Plymouth supports
process improvements to streamline applications and standards.
Metropolitan Council. The City supports reform of the Metropolitan Council’s make-up and municipal
input in this process. A majority of members should be elected officials, appointed from cities and
counties in the region. Terms of Metropolitan Council members appointed by the Governor should be
staggered and not coterminous with the Governor. The Metropolitan Council should represent the
entire region and voting should be structured on population and incorporate a system of checks and
balances. (Metropolitan Council, State of Minnesota)
Statutory Authority. The city supports the legislature confining the Metropolitan Council to its statutory
authority. (Metropolitan Council, State of Minnesota,)
Transportation Advisory Board. The city supports a re-examination of the Transportation Advisory
Board’s make-up and supports municipal input in this process. (Metropolitan Council)
III. FISCAL REFORM
The city supports fiscal reforms that foster local independence from the state.
No Expansion of Local Government Aid. The city does not support the expansion of Local Government
Aid. Any city not receiving LGA should be exempt from any levy limits or restrictions on local finance.
(State of Minnesota)
Property Tax Reforms. The city supports property tax relief initiatives that are available directly to the
taxpayer, rather than the local government through the Local Government Aid program. (State of
Minnesota)
Lodging Tax. The city supports greater flexibility in local use and application of local lodging tax
authority. Specifically, the city requests authorization to use these funds, if levied, to support marketing
and promotion of the community, economic development activities and public recreational facilities – all
which support our local hotels. In order to further retain local authority, the funds would be
administered by the City Council or Economic Development Authority.
No Expansion of Fiscal Disparities. The City of Plymouth contributes 7% of its tax base to fiscal disparities
and does not support the expansion of the Program as a tool to appropriately balance the city’s tax
base. The city opposes any legislation that would repurpose fiscal disparity contributions for special
projects. (State of Minnesota)
V. SUPPORT FOR REGIONAL ASSETS
Plymouth Ice Center. The city supports a capital appropriation of $2.2 million for the Plymouth Ice
Center renovation. Combined with matching funds from the City of Plymouth, this appropriation will
make mandated and energy efficiency updates possible at one of the state’s largest and busiest
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facilities. It will also allow for renovation and remodeling, helping meet long-term demands for regional,
state and national amateur sports. (State of Minnesota)
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Plymouth functions in a multijurisdictional environment and is often subject to mandates
from the State of Minnesota, Hennepin County, the Metropolitan Council, and various watershed
districts. The City participates in the Municipal Legislative Commission, the League of Minnesota Cities,
and the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association and generally support their legislative platforms. This
legislative agenda is intended to advocate specifically for the community’s residents and businesses,
reduce avoid waste and duplication of services, and enable the city to govern itself.
I. TRANSPORTATION
To efficiently transport commuters and promote business growth, the city encourages the legislature to
identify long-term funding sources with growth potential to allow for the construction and maintenance
of efficient transit and highway systems this session. Specifically, Plymouth supports the following:
Suburban Transit. The city supports preservation of suburban transit, expansion of the transit taxing
district, and maintain full MVST funding to suburban transit providers. The City opposes the reallocation
of any transit operational funding to Southwest Light Rail. (Metropolitan Council, State of Minnesota)
Highway 169. The city supports improvements to Highway 169 in Plymouth. (Metropolitan Council, State
of Minnesota)
Rockford Road Bridge. The city seeks funding to replace the bridge over Interstate 494 at Rockford Road.
(Hennepin County, State of Minnesota)
County Road Maintenance BudgetsTurn Back. The city supports adequate funding for maintenance,
repair, and timely replacement of the county road systems within Plymouththe turn back of County
Road 47, provided the County adequately funds the necessary improvements to bring the road to an
appropriate standard. (Hennepin County)
County Transit Improvement Board (CTIB). As the largest metro city not on an actual or proposed light
rail or bus rapid transit line, the City requests that any increases in sales tax following the dissolution of
CTIB be returned to Plymouth for local transit/transportation investment. (Hennepin County)
Transit Study. The city supports additional study of transit corridors through Plymouth. (Hennepin
County, Metropolitan Council, State of Minnesota)
Safe Rail Crossings. The city seeks funding to enhance the safety of rail crossings including
improvementsincluding improvements which would enable a whistle ban in Plymouth. (State of
Minnesota)
Utility Coordination on Transportation Projects. The city supports legislation that would compel utility
companies to complete improvements associated with a public transportation project in a timely
manner – or enable the city to engage a private contractor to complete the work at the utility’s expense.
(State of Minnesota)
II. GENERAL GOVERNMENT
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Local Control. The city opposes legislation that erodes local decision making and control. The city
believes that decision making happens best at the local level. (Metropolitan Council, State of Minnesota)
Mandates. Remove unnecessary reporting and other mandates and provide a funding source for state-
required mandates. (State of Minnesota)
Levy Limits. The city opposes levy limits. State-imposed limits on local decision making are inconsistent
with local accountability. (State of Minnesota)
Improving Public Access to Information. The city supports legislation that would enable it to meet its
official notice publication requirements on its website, rather than a designated newspaper. (State of
Minnesota)
Water Management. The city must meet water quality standards from the Minnesota Department of
Natural Resources, Board of Soil and Water Resources, Elm Creek Watershed District, Minnehaha Creek
Watershed District, Shingle Creek Watershed District, Bassett Creek Watershed District, Metropolitan
Council, United State Environmental Pollution Agency, Army Corps of Engineers, Minnesota Department
of Health, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, and Hennepin County. The city of Plymouth supports
process improvements to streamline applications and standards.
Elections. The city supports a condensed early voting period, rather than an extended no-excuse
absentee process. (State of Minnesota)Metropolitan Council. The City supports reform of the
Metropolitan Council’s make-up and municipal input in this process. A majority of members should be
elected officials, appointed from cities and counties in the region. Terms of Metropolitan Council
members appointed by the Governor should be staggered and not coterminous with the Governor. The
Metropolitan Council should represent the entire region and voting should be structured on population
and incorporate a system of checks and balances. (Metropolitan Council, State of Minnesota)
Statutory Authority. The city supports the legislature confining the Metropolitan Council to its statutory
authority. (Metropolitan Council, State of Minnesota,)
Transportation Advisory Board. The city supports a re-examination of the Transportation Advisory
Board’s make-up and supports municipal input in this process. (Metropolitan Council)
III. FISCAL REFORM
The city supports fiscal reforms that foster local independence from the state.
No Expansion of Local Government Aid. The city does not support the expansion of Local Government
Aid and favors local autonomy and parity among like communities. Any city not receiving LGA should be
free exempt from any levy limits imposed by the stateor restrictions on local finance. (State of
Minnesota)
Property Tax Reforms. The city supports property tax relief initiatives that are available directly to the
taxpayer, rather than the local government through the Local Government Aid program. (State of
Minnesota)
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Lodging Tax. The city supports greater flexibility in local use and application of local lodging tax
authority. Specifically, the city requests authorization to use these funds, if levied, to support marketing
and promotion of the community, economic development activities and public recreational facilities – all
which support our local hotels. In order to further retain local authority, the funds would be
administered by the City Council or Economic Development Authority.
No Expansion of Fiscal Disparities. The City of Plymouth contributes 7% of its tax base to fiscal disparities
and does not support the expansion of the Program as a tool to appropriately balance the city’s tax
base. The city opposes any legislation that would repurpose fiscal disparity contributions for special
projects. (State of Minnesota)
No Creation of the Home Grown Housing Fund. The Minnesota Housing Partnership has proposed an
initiative to create a new funding source to pool one-third of the growth in tax capacity above $350,000
on owner-occupied homes (fiscal disparities approach). The revenue generated from the pooled
capacity would be administered by counties who develop housing strategies to use these funds to meet
their communities’ needs. The city believes that these decisions are best made at the local level – rather
than the county level. The City strongy opposes any effort that in effect, transfers local property tax base
and/or funds to support other pblic policy objectives. The city should be granted sufficient authority and
flexibility to promote housing types that are best suited to meet local needs, public purposes, and goals.
(State of Minnesota)
Market Value Exclusion. The city supports the retention of the market value exclusion. The city opposes
reinstatement of the Market Value Homestead Credit program. The city believes the Market Value
Exclusion phase-out value should be relative to a local housing market and not arbitrarily assigned.
(State of Minnesota)
Property Tax Reforms. The city supports property tax relief initiatives that are available directly to the
taxpayer, rather than the local government through the Local Government Aid program. (State of
Minnesota)
Business Property Tax. The city supports reduction of the statewide business property tax. (State of
Minnesota)
Tax Increment Financing (TIF). The city supports increased flexibility in the use of Tax Increment
Financing. (State of Minnesota)
Metropolitan Council. The City supports reform of the Metropolitan Council’s make-up and municipal
input in this process. A majority of members should be elected officials, appointed from cities and
counties in the region. Terms of Metropolitan Council members appointed by the Governor should be
staggered and not coterminous with the Governor. The Metropolitan Council should represent the
entire region and voting should be structured on population and incorporate a system of checks and
balances. (Metropolitan Council, State of Minnesota)
Statutory Authority. The city supports the legislature confining the Metropolitan Council to its statutory
authority. (Metropolitan Council, State of Minnesota,)
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Transportation Advisory Board. The city supports a re-examination of the Transportation Advisory
Board’s make-up and supports municipal input in this process. (Metropolitan Council)
IV. PUBLIC SAFETY
Safe Driving/Diversion Programs. The city supports legislation that ensures a traffic diversion program
designed to change driver behavior through sound, structured and consistent education as a means to
mitigate future traffic violations and make roads safer. The city believes this type of program should
focus on improving traffic safety, rather than generating revenue.
Traveling Data. The city supports classifying intelligence information shared by other law enforcement
agencies as non-public data. (State of Minnesota)
Critical Incident Training. The city supports legislation that would fund Critical Incident Training for law
enforcement agencies on calls for service where an individual is experiencing a mental health crisis.
(State of Minnesota)
Body Cameras. The city supports classifying and clarifying when body-worn camera footage is public
and accessible versus when the footage is non-public while properly balancing both public safety and
privacy concerns. (State of Minnesota)
Prescription Drug Take-Back. The city supports legislation allowing pharmacies to “take back” unused
prescriptions or over the counter medications. (State of Minnesota)
Criminal Background Checks. The city supports legislation preventing individuals who are not legally
able to purchase a gun from doing so without a criminal background check. (State of Minnesota)
V. SUPPORT FOR REGIONAL ASSETS
Plymouth Ice Center. The city supports a capital appropriation of $2.2 million for the Plymouth Ice
Center renovation. Combined with matching funds from the City of Plymouth, this appropriation will
make mandated and energy efficiency updates possible at one of the state’s largest and busiest
facilities. It will also allow for renovation and remodeling, helping meet long-term demands for regional,
state and national amateur sports. (State of Minnesota)
County Road Retaining Walls. The city supports county funding for retaining wall replacement within city
limits. The city has identified significant issues on County Road 6 and requests Hennepin County
adequately fund and maintain its infrastructure in Plymouth. (Hennepin County)
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Clerk
1. Focus on electronic records management and substantially complete scanning backlog.
2. Implement online license application and approval system.
3. Conduct a review of City Code and City Policies.
Communications
1. Implement social media archiving solution to ensure compliance with record retention laws.
2. Work with departments to expand social media content and manage the City’s online presence.
3. Assist economic development and transit with marketing needs and support the City’s legislative
advocacy efforts.
4. Launch upgraded employee intranet and increase content frequency.
Economic Development
1. Establish Economic Development Authority vision, identifying areas of emphasis and metrics for
success.
2. Increase frequency of proactive business contact through recruitment and expansion visits.
3. Consider lodging tax options to support community wide assets.
4. Continue Plymouth Proud campaign – telling the stories of our business community.
5. Assess long range staffing needs and structure.
6. Pursue redevelopment opportunities.
Finance
1. Implement online billing and payments.
2. Deploy public facing financial reporting dashboard system.
3. Implement new GASB pronouncements.
4. Assume financial reporting responsibilities for the Drug Task Force.
5. Implement electronic timesheet reporting.
6. Review procurement and contracting best practices.
Human Resources
1. Negotiate 2018 labor agreements with all four labor unions.
2. Evaluate new health insurance carriers and plan design options for 2018.
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3. Continue electronic file conversion project.
4. Maximize online personnel tools to ensure department efficiency.
5. Monitor and limit the City’s financial exposure under the Affordable Care Act.
6. Develop and deploy organizational trainings.
Information Technology
1. Procure and deploy capital improvement infrastructure.
2. Continue virtualization efforts, rolling out virtualized workstations.
3. Support new software roll-outs in Community Development and Fire.
4. Continue fiber optic investment to City facilities.
Transit
1. Enhance service oversight through ride alongs and garage visits.
2. Improve service reliability through proactive system monitoring and provider performance
reviews.
3. Develop improved Metrolink branding ahead of substantial fleet replacement.
4. Ensure a seamless operation as transit services are in-housed.
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Support Services & Section 8 Housing
1. Look at software alternatives as possible replacement for current suite.
2. Digitize rental licensing and fence permits.
3. Continue to monitor the Housing Choice Voucher program revenues and expenses.
4. Marketing/outreach/incentives to potential new owners/landlords for the Housing Choice
Voucher program.
5. Implement electronic payments for the Housing Choice Voucher program.
6. Housing Choice Voucher program – wait list opening.
Planning
1. Refine the Housing, Transportation, Sanitary Sewer, Water Supply and Distribution and Parks
Chapters of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan.
2. Complete workflow review of the planners’ tasks to ensure efficiency.
Housing
1. Contribute to the Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan.
2. Continue City owned vacant lot analysis and disposition.
3. Manage capital improvement projects at the senior buildings.
4. Identify and evaluate new opportunities to collaborate with other divisions within the City.
5. Begin long range financial planning for senior buildings.
Inspections
1. Hire new Building Official and work with new Building Official on Inspection Division.
2. Enhance an apartment rental licensing inspection program which integrates Public Safety.
3. Continue with single family rental licensing transition from every year to every three years (year
two in the transition).
4. Deploy electronic plans review.
5. Collaborate with Public Safety and Administration to proactively address concerns with
Plymouth’s hotel stock.
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Administration
1. Complete CIP Projects: Northwest Greenway Trail Segment (phase 3), development of Crooked
Creek Neighborhood Park, and replacement of East Medicine Lake Shelter Building.
2. Work with consultants and City Council to develop a trail head master plan for the Northwest
Greenway.
3. Continue staff succession planning for imminent retirements in 2017 – 2018.
Parks & Forestry
1. Continue treatment and management plans for invasive vegetation (e.g. Emerald Ash Borer and
Buckthorn).
2. Complete CIP projects: playground replacement/renovations at Imperial Hills and Sunrise
Neighborhood Parks.
3. Complete miscellaneous facility improvements and repairs on city trails, parking lots,
boardwalks, shelter facilities and neighborhood parks undergoing playground
replacement/renovations.
4. Continue to implement ADA improvements to trails and facilities when possible.
Plymouth Creek Center & Fieldhouse
1. Complete CIP projects: Replacement of the Fieldhouse Dome and Lighting.
2. Complete the feasibility study for the renovation and expansion of the Plymouth Creek Center.
3. Maximize program and rental use of the Plymouth Creek Center.
Plymouth Ice Center
1. Complete CIP projects: Plymouth Ice Center Refrigerant & Rink Floor Conversion Project.
2. Complete facility improvements/repairs: replace HVAC units, rubber flooring in the locker rooms
and replace Eric J. Blank rink dasher boards.
3. Review and update protocols and procedures to enhance operational efficiencies.
Recreation
1. Implement new facility use software.
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2. Continue to work with Wayzata School District 281 to implement necessary changes to
programs and services based on the adjusted school start times.
Volunteers
1. Review policies for volunteer recognition program.
2. Continue to initiate effective and efficient use of volunteers in the community.
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General
1. Monitor and evaluate the impact of the City’s Public Safety Model specifically focusing on: 1)
new patrol district build-out; 2) the implementation of career firefighters; 3) revised public
safety outreach programming.
2. Enhance community relations opportunities in accordance with community expectations,
legislative direction and departmental objectives.
3. Generate additional administrative and operational efficiencies between divisions and
departments (both inter- and intra-city) through the sharing of resources, technology and
personnel for various functions.
Fire
1. Implement strategic roadmap based on prioritized categories and timelines.
2. Establish two station staffing model (7 days per week for 15 hours per day) commencing in July.
3. Implement and train personnel on new records management system.
Police
1. Procure and implement body worn camera system.
2. Implement Blueprint for Safety Program.
3. Continue to incorporate relevant training in accordance to the 21st Century Policing Task Force
Report e.g. cultural competency, de-escalation, CIT, etc.
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Streets
1. Continue sign replacement program to address Federal regulations regarding reflectivity.
2. Perform snow plowing and street clearing while remaining sensitive to water quality.
3. Continue maintenance overlay and street sweeping programs and implement crack sealing.
4. Implement new chemical de-icing mixing and dispensing system.
Utilities
1. Continue inflow and infiltration reduction program.
2. Address and monitor flood control issues.
3. Continue well and lift station rehabilitation program.
4. Enhance water conservation efforts.
5. Refurbish Zachary Water Tower.
Central Services
1. Complete 2017 fleet replacement program.
2. Continue energy saving facility upgrades.
3. Complete Public Works Maintenance Facility expansion.
4. Manage Recreation and Administrative office remodel.
Solid Waste
1. Improve efficiency of Spring Clean Up.
2. Monitor recycling participation rates and materials collected as well as revenue sharing.
3. Evaluate organics recycling collection and commercial recycling options.
Engineering
1. Continue pavement management program.
2. Review development proposals.
3. Implement CIP projects including County Road 24.
4. Complete flashing yellow arrow signal conversion with Hennepin County.
5. Promote the replacement and expansion of the Rockford Road bridge over I-494.
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Water Resources
1. Monitor and respond to TMDL requirements.
2. Administer Wetland Conservation Act.
3. Manage Plymouth Creek Stream Restoration project in Plymouth Creek Park.
4. Administer Basset Creek grant funded improvements related to the Agora project.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-
RESOLUTION ADOPTING CITY COUNCIL GOALS, LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES, AND
DEPARTMENT WORK PLANS FOR 2017
WHEREAS, the City Council has placed a high priority on strategic planning for the organization;
and
WHEREAS, the City has developed Goals which serve as a guide in decision making; and
WHEREAS, the City has developed clear legislative priorities to communicate its priorities with the
State of Minnesota, Hennepin County, the Metropolitan Council, and other regulatory agencies; and
WHEREAS, the Council has reviewed departmental work plans for 2017 to ensure a consistent
organizational direction.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA the 2017 City Council Goals, Legislative Priorities, and Departmental Work Plans
are adopted.
APPROVED by the City Council on this 10th day of January, 2017.
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SPECIAL
COUNCIL MEETING
January 10, 2017
Agenda
Number: 2C
To: Mayor and Council
Prepared by: Dave Callister, City Manager
Reviewed by:
Item: Set Future Study Sessions
Pending Study Session Topics (at least 3 Council members have approved the following study items on
the list):
None at this time.
Other Council requests for Study Session Topics:
Affordable housing
Staff’s requests for Study Sessions:
City Managers update (following Regular Meeting on February 28)
Northwest Greenway (April or May)
Ponderosa Ponds project
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COMMISSION
MEETING
Council Chambers
7:00 PM
HOUSING AND
REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY (HRA)
MEETING
Medicine Lake Room
CITY OFFICES
CLOSED
7:00 PM
REGULAR COUNCIL
MEETING
Council Chambers
5:30 PM
SPECIAL COUNCIL
MEETING
Plymouth Creek Center
Feasibility Study up-
date
Medicine Lake Room
7:00 PM
REGULAR COUNCIL
MEETING
Council Chambers
PRESIDENTS
DAY
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1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
HEALTHY LIVING
FAIR
Plymouth Creek
Center
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3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447 OFFICIAL CITY CALENDAR Phone: 763-509-5000
Fax: 763-509-5060
7:00 PM
ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY
COMMITTEE (EQC)
MEETING
Medicine Lake Room
7:00 PM
PLANNING
COMMISSION
MEETING
Council Chambers
7:00 PM
HOUSING AND
REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY (HRA)
MEETING
Medicine Lake Room
5:00-7:00 PM
Board &
Commission Social
City Hall Lobby
7:00 PM
REGULAR COUNCIL
MEETING
Council Chambers
SUN TUES MON WED THUR FRI SAT
7:00 PM
PLANNING
COMMISSION
MEETING
Council Chambers
7:00 PM
REGULAR COUNCIL
MEETING
Council Chambers
11:00 AM—2 PM
WEDDING EXPO
Plymouth Creek
Center
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PRIMAVERA
Plymouth Fine
Arts Council
Show
Plymouth Creek
Center
22
PRIMAVERA
Plymouth Fine
Arts Council
Show
Plymouth Creek
Center
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PRIMAVERA
Plymouth Fine
Arts Council
Show
Plymouth Creek
Center
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7:00 PM
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COMMISSION
MEETING
Council Chambers
7:00 PM
REGULAR COUNCIL
MEETING
Council Chambers
7:00 PM
ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY
COMMITTEE (EQC)
MEETING
Medicine Lake Room
7:00 PM
PLANNING
COMMISSION
MEETING
Council Chambers
7:00 PM
HOUSING AND
REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY (HRA)
MEETING
Medicine Lake Room
SUN TUES MON WED THUR FRI SAT
7:00 PM
REGULAR COUNCIL
MEETING
Council Chambers
CHANGES ARE NOTED IN RED
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
PLYMOUTH HOME
EXPO
Plymouth Creek
Center
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
PLYMOUTH HOME
EXPO
Plymouth Creek
Center
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