HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-099 CCR Member carol Kleven introduced the following resolution and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-99
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2013 STRATEGIC PRIORITIES FOR THE 2013-
2015 STRATEGIC PLAN
WHEREAS, the City Council and Management Team met in a two-day retreat on
April 5 and 6, 2013, at the Earle Brown Heritage Center; and
WHEREAS, the Council in collaboration with Management Team identified five
Strategic Priorities to guide strategic outcomes over the next several years; and
WHEREAS, these priorities will govern the allocation of resources and facilitate the
development of Action Plans and Success Measures.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the.City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that the City Council adopt the following 2013 Strategic Priorities:
Civic Engagement
In order to clearly understand and effectively respond to community needs,the City will consistently
seek the input from a broad range of stakeholders from the general public,non-profit and for profit
sectors.Efforts to engage the community will be transparent and responsive. Our engagement efforts
will be deliberately inclusive and culturally sensitive.
Focused Redevelopment
Redevelopment and renewal of commercial, industrial and residential property is essential to the
health and vitality of the city.The City will lead efforts to maintain and increase the value of private
properties and will make the necessary supporting infrastructure investments. We will encourage
entrepreneurial investment and make strategic public investments to create jobs and grow the City's
tax base.
Community Image
Our ability to attract and retain citizens and businesses is directly influenced by the perception of the
City. We will take specific actions to assure that Brooklyn Center is recognized as a high quality,
attractive and safe community. We will accomplish this by providing exceptional customer
experience,vibrant neighborhoods and a sense of community thereby attracting private investment.
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-99
Financial Stability
We will maintain a positive financial position with a long term perspective by diversifying revenue
sources, aligning fees to adequately reflect service costs, stabilizing property taxes while reducing
the City's reliance on State Shared Revenues, and ensuring that revenues are adequate to fund
services and infrastructure needs.
Vibrant Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods will be attractive,safe,inclusive of a diverse housing stock with owner occupied and
quality rental properties.Citizens will feel connected to each other and the natural environment will
be protected and preserved for the enjoyment of future generations.
August 26, 2013
Date Mayor
ATTEST: far
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Lin Myszkowski
and upon vote being taken thereon,the following voted in favor thereof:
Tim Willson, Carol Kleven, Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Lin Myszkowski, and Dan Ryan;
and the following voted against the same: none;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.