HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-29-18 City Commission Packet Materials - A2. Strategic Plan, Action Items 1-6, All 7 - SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS - PowerPoint PresentationCity Commission
January 29, 2018
Definitions of strategic
• relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests
and the means of achieving them
• carefully designed or planned to serve a particular purpose or
advantage
• of great importance within an integrated whole or to a planned effect
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Our Vision
Bozeman remains a safe, inclusive community, fostering civic engagement and creativity, with a thriving diversified
economy, a strong environmental ethic, and a high quality of life as our community grows and changes.
RECAP of Adopted Portions of Strategic Plan
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Vision Statements
Vision Statements
1. An Engaged Community. We foster a culture of engagement and civic leadership based on innovation and best practices
involving community members of all backgrounds and perspectives.
2. An Innovative Economy. We grow a diversified and innovative economy leveraging our natural amenities, skilled and
creative people, and educational resources to generate economic opportunities.
3. A Safe, Welcoming Community. We embrace a safe, healthy, welcoming and inclusive community.
4. A Well-Planned City. We maintain our community's quality of life as it grows and changes, honoring our sense of place and
the 'Bozeman feel' as we plan for a livable, affordable, more
connected city.
5. A Creative, Learning Culture. We expand learning, education, arts, expression and creativity for all ages.
6. A Sustainable Environment. We cultivate a strong environmental ethic, protecting our clean air, water, open spaces and
climate, and promote environmentally sustainable businesses and lifestyles.
7. A High Performance Organization. We operate as an ethical, high performance organization anticipating future needs,
utilizing best practices, and striving for continuous improvement.
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1.1 Outreach - Continue to strengthen and innovate in how we deliver information to the
community and our partners.
1.2 Community Engagement - Broaden and deepen engagement of the community in city
government, innovating methods for inviting input from the community and stakeholders.
1.3 Public Agencies Collaboration - Foster successful collaboration with other public agencies
and build on these successes.
1.4 Business and Institutional Partnerships - Explore opportunities for partnerships with key
business groups and non-profit organizations.
1. An Engaged Community
We foster a culture of engagement and civic leadership based on innovation and best practices involving
community members of all backgrounds and perspectives.
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2.1 Business Growth - Support retention and growth of both the traded and local business
sectors while welcoming and encouraging new and existing businesses.
2.2 Infrastructure Investments - Strategically invest in infrastructure as a mechanism to
encourage economic development.
2.3 Workforce Development - Support education and workforce development initiatives to
improve the skills of our citizens.
2.4 Partnerships to Spur Economic Vitality - Pursue opportunities that connect creativity,
innovation, and the economic development, governance, and education to improve the quality
of life and enhance the business climate in Bozeman.
2. An Innovative Economy
We grow a diversified and innovative economy leveraging our natural amenities, skilled and creative people,
and educational resources to generate economic opportunities.
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3.1 Public Safety - Support high quality public safety programs, emergency preparedness,
facilities, and leadership.
3.2 Health & Safety Action - Work with our partners to improve education, public awareness,
and to coordinate programs concerning emergency services, criminal justice, and important
social services.
3.3 Friendly Community - Ensure Bozeman continues to welcome diversity through policies and
public awareness.
3.4 Active Recreation – Facilitate and promote recreational opportunities and active health
programs and facilities.
3. A Safe, Welcoming Community
We embrace a safe, healthy, welcoming and inclusive community.
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4.1 Informed Conversation on Growth - Continue developing an in-depth understanding of how Bozeman is
growing and changing and proactively address change in a balanced and coordinated manner.
4.2 High Quality Urban Approach - Continue to support high-quality planning, ranging from building design to
neighborhood layouts, while pursuing urban approaches to issues such as multimodal transportation, infill,
density, connected trails and parks, and walkable neighborhoods.
4.3 Strategic Infrastructure Choices - Prioritize long-term investment and maintenance for existing and new
infrastructure.
4.4 Vibrant Downtown, Districts & Centers - Promote a healthy, vibrant Downtown, Midtown, and other
commercial districts and neighborhood centers – including higher densities and intensification of use in these
key areas.
4.5 Housing and Transportation Choices - Vigorously encourage, through a wide variety of actions, the
development of sustainable and lasting housing options for underserved individuals and families and improve
mobility options that accommodate all travel modes.
4. A Well-Planned City
We consistently improve our community’s quality of life as it grows and changes, honoring our sense of
place and the ‘Bozeman feel’ as we plan for a livable, affordable, more connected city.
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5.1 Civic and Cultural Infrastructure - Expand Bozeman’s civic and cultural
“infrastructure” as the city grows.
5.2 Support for Public Art - Encourage and support partnerships for public art and other
arts and cultural initiatives in the city.
5.3 Partnerships for Education and Learning – Strengthen and support partnerships for
arts and culture with a wide variety of individuals, organizations, and institutions to
enhance and improve education and learning in Bozeman.
5. A Creative, Learning Culture
We expand education, arts, expression, and creativity for all ages.
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6.1 Clean Water Supplies - Ensure adequate supplies of clean water for today and tomorrow.
6.2 Protect Local Air Quality - Protect local air quality.
6.3 Climate Action - Reduce community and municipal Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions,
increase the supply of clean and renewable energy; foster related businesses.
6.4 Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation - Increase the community’s resiliency and
preparedness in response to climate change.
6.5 Parks, Trails & Open Space - Support the maintenance and expansion of an interconnected
system of parks, trails and open spaces.
6. A Sustainable Environment
We cultivate a strong environmental ethic; protect our clean air, water, open spaces and climate; and
promote environmentally sustainable businesses and lifestyles.
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7. A High Performance Organization
We operate as an ethical high performance organization, anticipating future needs, utilizing best practices
and striving for continuous improvement.
7.2 Employee Excellence - Recruit, retain and value a diverse, well-trained, qualified and motivated team
capable of delivering superior performance in their service to the community.
7.3 Best Practices, Creativity & Foresight - Utilize best practices, innovative approaches, and
constantly anticipate new directions and changes relevant to the governance of the City.
7.4 Performance Metrics - Utilize key performance and cost measures to monitor, track and improve the
planning and delivery of City programs and services, and promote greater accountability, effectiveness and
efficiency.
7.1 Values-Driven Culture - Promote a values-driven organizational culture that reinforces ethical
behavior, exercises transparency and maintains the community’s trust.
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Strategic Plan - Review the Action Items 1-6
• Review each Action Item
• Keep: Commission goes through the list of actions and determines which ones
remain doing so by agreement on each, including any modifications (vote on
each action)
• Remove: Commissioners can suggest items to remove and they are placed on
a list (parking lot)
• Discuss ‘parking lot’ action items on the list one by one and voted upon.
• Add action item back in to Strategic Plan unchanged
• Modify action item and add back into Strategic Plan
• Remove action item from Strategic Plan
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Understanding the Charts
Colors—Departments in the Lead Role
Columns--The Blue Column indicates the
overall ranking given by staff
• A is Top Priority
• B is Mid Tier Priority
• C is Lower Tier Priority
Cost, Difficulty, Time
Rankings are Low to High 1-3
Low cost=1, Moderate cost=2 and Significant cost=3
Short Time=1, Moderate Time=2, Signficant Time=3
Not particularly difficult=1, Moderately difficult=2, Extremely difficult=3
Partners-- are Persons/Departments that will play a role in the success of
the project.
Notes-- are comments and status indicators of the project as understood
by the City Manager.
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1.1 Outreach - Continue to strengthen and innovate in how we deliver information to the community and
our partners.
a) Enhance Website for Greater Interaction. Direct resources to continue to enhance the City’s website to help with greater customer
interaction, access to the Commission’s priorities, and important community engagement opportunities.
b) Develop Performance Management Dashboards. Develop public dashboards to report on City performance.
c) City Communication Plan and Protocol. Develop and implement a City-wide communications protocol and outreach plan.
d) Create Access to Development Documents. Develop a project information portal for public access to documents regarding new
development.
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1.1 Outreach
Priority Cost Difficulty Time Lead Partners NOTES
1
a Enhance website for greater
interaction C 1 1 1 IT
City Manager, Directors, Web
Developer
Initial project completed.
Ongoing maintnenance
required.
b Develop performance management
dashboards B 1 2 2 Directors/IT
GIS Manager, Assistant City
Manager
Project requires staff time to
develop. Not a significant
impact to the budget.
c Develop city communication plan
and protocol A 2 2 2 City Manager
HR Director, Asst City Mgrs, EC
Dev Director
High priority! Moderate cost
and difficulty
d Create access to development
documents B 2 2 2 IT Comm Dev, IT, Public Works
Project requires staff time.
Important work to do inventory
but urgency not as critical.
Task
AN ENGAGED COMMUNITY – We foster a culture of engagement and civic leadership based on innovation and best practices involving community members of all
1.1 Outreach – Continue to strengthen and innovate in how we deliver information to the community and our partners.
The most important component of this section is to develop a city communication plan.
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1.2 Community Engagement - Broaden and deepen engagement of the community in city government,
innovating methods for inviting input from the community and stakeholders.
a) Coordinate City Committees and Advisory Boards. Restructure or combine City boards and committees to more effectively advise
the City and engage the public.
b) Community Engagement Plan. Develop a plan to increase community engagement in city decision-making processes.
c) “Invite the Stranger” Into Discussions and Decision Making. Develop a system or process that engages community members that
challenge our preconceived thoughts and processes in an effort to facilitate better decision making.
d) Implement a City-wide 311. Implement a non-emergency community hotline for requests for city services.
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1.2 Community Engagement
Priority Cost Difficulty Time Lead Partners NOTES
1
a Coordinate city committees and
advisory boards A 1 3 2 Commission
City Manager, Asst City Mgrs,
Clerk, Deputy Clerk
Changes and updates to Boards
will define the City's work
groups in the future. Important
to begin this early.
b Develop community engagement
plan B 2 2 2 Commission/CM
Neighborhood Coord, Asst
City Mgrs, HR Director
Important for the work of the
Neighborhood Coordinator and
Communications Director.
c “Invite the Stranger” into discussions
and decision making B Commission/Directors
Ongoing
d Implement a city-wide 311 system C 2 2 2 Director Team City Manager, Asst City Mgrs
Sizeable cost and training to
implement. Additional
information needed to
evaluate. Appropriate for later
years of plan horizon.
Task
AN ENGAGED COMMUNITY – We foster a culture of engagement and civic leadership based on innovation and best practices involving community members of all
1.2 Community Engagement – Broaden and deepen engagement of the community in city government, innovating methods for inviting input from the
Reviewing the strategic mission and the efficiency of each of the city boards and
commissions will ensure that Bozeman is maximizing the benefits of public input.
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1.3 Public Agencies Collaboration - Foster successful collaboration with other public agencies and
build on these successes.
a) Quarterly City/County Commission Meetings. Establish regularly scheduled meetings with the City and County Commission.
b) Attend BSD7 Board Meetings. Attend BSD7 meetings as appropriate to build relationships and look for opportunities to collaborate.
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1.3 Public Agencies Collaboration
These action items are ongoing and vital to successful partnerships.
Priority Cost Difficulty Time Lead Partners NOTES
a Quarterly city/county commission
meetings A 1 2 3
City Clerk/City
Commission
Commission, City Mgr, Asst City
Mgrs., Directors Ongoing
b Attend BSD7 board meetings A 1 1 2 City Management City Mgr, Asst City Mgrs., Directors Ongoing
Task
1.3 Public Agencies Collaboration – Foster successful collaboration with other public agencies and build on these successes.
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1.4 Business and Institutional Partnerships - Explore opportunities for partnerships with key
business groups and non-profit organizations.
a) Schedule Regular Meetings with MSU. Schedule regular meetings between MSU and the City to identify common interests and
opportunities to collaborate.
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1.4 Business and Institutional Partnerships
These action items are ongoing and vital to successful partnerships.
Priority Cost Difficulty Time Lead Partners NOTES
a
Schedule regular meetings with
MSU, the Chamber of Commerce,
Prospera, Bozeman Health
A 1 3 3 City Manager Asst. City Mgrs.
Ongoing
Task
1.4 Business & Institutional Partnerships – Explore opportunities for partnerships with key business groups and non-profit organizations.
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Parking lot for Vision Statement 1
• Of the items identified, are we adding any back #1?
• Modification of items to then add?
• Delete?
• Adding any new?
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2.1 Business Growth - Support retention and growth of both the traded and local business sectors while
welcoming and encouraging new and existing businesses.
a) Develop and Support a Legislative Agenda. Develop and support a legislative agenda with other regional economic development
groups to preserve existing economic development tools.
b) Provide Permitting Assistance through the Economic Development Department. Create a role in Economic Development for a
specific person to introduce businesses to the city’s permitting and development process.
c) Identify Industry Cluster Siting Needs. Work with industry clusters to understand their unique siting needs and help them find
locations.
d) Inventory Land for Appropriate Zoning. Ensure enough appropriately zoned land in desired employment areas.
e) Establish an Economic Development Group. Establish an Economic Development Group with County Economic Development,
Planning and Public Works staff.
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2.1 Business Growth
Priority Cost Difficulty Time Lead Partners NOTES
2
2.1
Develop and support a legislative
agenda A 1 2 2 City Manager
Ec Dev Director, Comm Dev
Director, Asst City Mgrs. Ongoing
Provide permitting assistance
through the Economic Development
Department
B 1 1 1 Economic Development City Mgr, HR Director, IT
Director Ongoing
Identify industry cluster siting needs A 1 1 2 Economic Development
City Mgr, Comm Dev Director,
Pub Works Director, GIS
Manager
High priority! Moderate cost
and difficulty
Inventory land for appropriate
zoning B 3 2 2 Economic Development
Comm Dev Director, Pub
Works Director, GIS Manager
Important work for planning
growth in the future
Establish an economic development
group A 1 1 2 Economic Development
Comm Dev Director, Pub
Works Director
High priority! Staff relationships
strengthen
Task
a
b
c
d
e
AN INNOVATIVE ECONOMY – We grow a diversified and innovative economy leveraging our natural amenities, skilled and creative people, and educational resources to
Business Growth – Support retention and growth of both the traded and local business sectors while welcoming and encouraging new and existing businesses
Providing strong support for business growth through the local
government comes from a variety of angles. Shown here are several
ways that the city staff encourages business growth through the
leadership of Economic Development.
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2.2 Infrastructure Investments - Strategically invest in infrastructure as a mechanism to encourage
economic development.
a) Identify Commercial/Industrial Infrastructure Needs. Identify sites for new or redevelopment in commercial and industrial areas
that lack adequate infrastructure and develop new financing strategies to fund these investments
b) Develop a Broadband Infrastructure Installation Policy. Develop a complete streets policy that includes installation of broadband
infrastructure and plan for future broadband infrastructure installation.
c) Tourism funds for economic development. Consider how tourism funds can be incorporated into economic development
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2.2 Infrastructure Investment
Priority Cost Difficulty Time Lead Partners NOTES
2.2
Identify commercial/industrial
infrastructure needs A 1 2 2 Economic Development
City Mgr, Pub Works Director,
Comm Dev Director, IT
Director, Asst City Mgrs. Ongoing
Develop a broadband infrastructure
installation policy A 1 2 2 Economic Development
City Mgr, Pub Works Director,
Comm Dev Director, IT
Director, Asst City Mgrs. High Priority!
Develop options for use of tourism
funds for economic development
funding
B 1 2 2 Economic Development City Mgr, Asst City Mgrs.,
Finance Director Ongoing
Infrastructure Investment – Strategically invest in infrastructure as a mechanism to encourage economic development
Task
a
b
c
These action items require staff time away from the daily tasks to
identify and build successful relationships. We need policies that
guide good decision making and information from the business
community about their infrastructure needs.
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2.3 Workforce Development - Support education and workforce development initiatives to improve
the skills of our citizens.
a) Gallatin College curriculum support. Support Gallatin College in its efforts to create an industry group to advocate for additional
two-year training programs to its curriculum
b) Workforce public transportation. Work with Streamline to expand routes to include workforce housing.
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2.3 Workforce Development
Priority Cost Difficulty Time Lead Partners NOTES
2.3
Support Gallatin College curriculum
development B 1 1 1 Economic Development
Fire Chief, Police Chief, Parks
& Rec Director, Comm Dev
Director Ongoing
Work with partners to develop
workforce public transportation
system
B 1 1 2 Economic Development Pub Works Director, Comm
Dev Director
Work needs to begin but may
take multiple years/funding to
get established.
Workforce Development – Support education and workforce development initiatives to improve the skills of our citizens
a
b
Task
Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Daryl Schliem identified these
two action items as vital for support of the local business community at
the recent Chamber Annual Banquet.
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2.4 Partnerships to Spur Economic Vitality - Pursue opportunities that connect creativity,
innovation, and the economic development, governance, and education to improve the quality of life and
enhance the business climate in Bozeman.
a) Work with local educational partners. Support SD7, MSU and Gallatin College in their efforts to develop curriculum and provide
training to develop local workforce.
b) Develop collaborative relationships with local, regional and state economic development partners.Support Prospera, Chamber,
NRMEDD Memberships and the Governor’s Office of Economic Development, the Mansfield Center and the Montana/Idaho
Community Development Corp to support local and regional economic development
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2.4 Partnerships to Spur Economic Vitality
Priority Cost Difficulty Time Lead Partners NOTES
2.4
Support School District, MSU and
Gallatin College in development of
workforce training and education
B 1 2 2 Economic Development Econ Development, CM
Ongoing
Strengthen collaborative
relationships with local, regional
and state economic development
partners
A 1 2 3 Economic Development Econ Development, CM,
Commissioners
Ongoing
Partnerships to Spur Economic Vitality – Pursue opportunities that connect creativity, innovation, and the economic development, governance, and education
a
b
Task
These action items are ongoing and vital to successful partnerships.
Time for meetings, lunches, sit visits and other interactions is needed
to ensure that relationships form before issues arise.
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Parking lot for Vision Statement 2
• Of the items identified, are we adding any back #2?
• Modification of items to then add?
• Delete?
• Adding any new?
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3.1 Public Safety - Support high quality public safety programs, emergency preparedness, facilities, and
leadership.
a) Develop a Criminal Justice Facility Plan. Continue to work with Gallatin County to develop a joint City-County facility for law
enforcement and criminal justice courts and propose it to voters.
b) Improve Emergency Preparedness Programs. Improve our community’s emergency preparedness by implementing outreach
programs to include information and planning to assist residents in self preparedness.
c) Develop a Fire Station Location Plan. Develop and adopt a plan to relocate Fire Station 1 and Fire Station 2.
d) Update Public Safety Technology Systems. Work with Gallatin County to fund and implement necessary new technology systems for
Police and Fire Departments.
e) Adopt, Fund and Implement Staffing Plan for Police. Augment staffing to improve efficiencies and police service delivery to the
community consistent with the findings of staffing analysis
f) Complete Lead Pipe Replacement. Replace all existing lead service lines in the city.
g) Strengthen Community Service Networks. Hire an employee to coordinate and strengthen existing community networks for those
with mental health, substance abuse and addiction, and housing challenges. A secondary benefit will be reducing negative impacts
to existing city services such as library, parks, and criminal justice.
h) Complete Fire Department Accreditation. Pursue Fire Department accreditation through the Center for Public Safety Excellence
(CPSE) Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI)
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Priority Cost Difficulty Time Lead Partners NOTES
3
a Develop a public safety complex
plan A 3 3 3 PD, Attorney, CM
Finance Director, Asst City Mgrs,
Judge Seel Ongoing
b Improve emergency preparedness
programs B 1 2 2 Fire Chief
Asst City Mgr, Police Chief, Fire
Chief Ongoing
c Develop a fire station location plan A/completed 3 3 3 Fire Chief
City Manager, Asst City Mgrs,
Comm Dev Director, Finance
Director Completed.
d Update public safety technology
systems A 2 3 2 Police, Fire, IT Asst City Mgrs
A several year project with significant
funding requirements.
e Adopt, fund, and implement staffing
plan for Police Department A 2 1 2 Police
City Manager, Asst City Mgrs, HR
Director, Finance Director
A much needed multi-year project with
significant funding requirements.
f Complete lead pipe replacement C 2 1 2 Public Works Asst City Mgr, City Engineer Ongoing
g Strengthen community service
networks B 2 1 2 City Manager
Police Chief, Fire Chief, Library
Director, Parks & Rec Director
Begin relationship building, resource
identification, and financial participation
needs
h Complete Fire Department
accreditation A 2 1 2 Fire City Manager, Asst City Mgr
Highly important
A SAFE, WELCOMING COMMUNITY – We embrace a safe, healthy, welcoming and inclusive community
3.1 Public Safety – Support high-quality public safety programs, emergency preparedness, facilities, and leadership
Task
3.1 Public Safety
The Public Safety complex action item is the highest priority in this
section.
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3.2 Health & Safety Action - Work with our partners to improve education, public awareness, and to
coordinate programs concerning emergency services, criminal justice, and important social services.
a) Develop a City/County Social Service Network. Work with Gallatin County and other community partners to identify needs and
develop a comprehensive strategy for addressing mental health, substance abuse and addiction, and housing challenges. Present a
funding proposal for the program to the voters of Gallatin County in the form of an ongoing mill levy.
b) Perform a Community Risk Assessment. Assess the community’s risk for natural, health or human disasters in order to identify
relevant needs for preparedness and recovery.
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3.2 Health & Safety Action and Awareness
The Community Risk Assessment is the highest priority in this section, yet
both are important interactions with stakeholders in the community.
Priority Cost Difficulty Time Lead Partners NOTES
a Develop a city/county social service
network B 2 2 2 City Manager
Police Chief, Fire Chief, Library
Director, City Attorney
Begin relationship building, resource
identification, and financial participation
needs
b Perform a community risk
assessment A 1 1 2 Police and Fire Asst City Mgr, Pub Works Director
Important reconnaisance work to identify
vulnerable areas.
3.2 Health & Safety Action and Awareness – Work with our partners to improve education, public awareness, and to coordinate programs concerning
Task
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3.3 Friendly Community - Ensure Bozeman continues to welcome diversity through policies and public
awareness.
a) Develop Diversity Outreach Programs. Develop an active outreach program that identifies the challenges and opportunities in
developing a diverse and inclusive community.
b) Diversify Advisory Boards. Focus on economic and social diversity in appointments to city boards and committees.
c) Develop Multi –Lingual Services. Create a program to increase non-English language skills for city employees and facilities.
d) Review City Facilities, Policies and Benefits to ensure all People are Treated Equally.
e) Review City Streets and Facilities for ADA Compliance. Work with groups representing folks with disabilities to learn what the city
can do to increase accessibility and identify missing connections. Create a map marking the locations of limited mobility recreation
facilities.
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3.3 Friendly Community
These action items are important and can be part of work ongoing
by several departments.
Priority Cost Difficulty Time Lead Partners NOTES
a Develop diversity outreach programs A 1 1 1 Director Team City Manager, Neighborhood
Coordinator
Some work has been done. Partner with
Communications and Neighborhoods to
implement.
b Diversify advisory boards B 1 2 2 Commission/CM
Transparency is enhanced. Link to
evolution of Boards and Commissions.
c Develop multi-lingual services B 1 1 1 City Manager HR Director, Director Team
Seek out staff to assist. Seek resources
from Gallatin College and University.
d
Review city facilities, policies and
benefits to ensure all people are
treated equally
B 1 2 2 Directors Team City Manager, Asst City Mgrs This should be done every five years as
an update.
e Review city streets and facilities for
ADA compliance B 1 2 1 Public Works
City Manager, Facilities Supt,
Director Team Ongoing
Task
3.3 Friendly Community – Ensure Bozeman continues to welcome diversity through policies and public awareness
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3.4 Active Recreation – Facilitate and promote recreational opportunities and active health programs
and facilities.
a) Increase Programming for Multi-Generational Recreation Programs and Facilities. Increase support for multi-generational
recreational programs and facilities such as pickle ball, curling, shuffleboard, and other activities.
b) Complete Development of Story Mill Community Center. Remodel and open the Story Mill Community Center.
c) Complete Phase I of the Sports Park. Complete construction of the first phase of the Bozeman Sports Park.
d) Complete Construction of Separated Path to the “M” & Drinking Horse. Construct a separated pathway from town to the
community’s most popular trailheads, thereby creating safe, active transportation routes to them.
e) Develop the Story Mill Community Park. Build a multi-generation community outdoor recreation facility.
f) Develop a Plan to Construct a New Aquatics Facility. Continue to investigate financing strategies for construction of a new aquatics
center including regional financing approaches; and complete design of the center.
g) Repair and Upgrade Bogert Pool. Keep Bogert swimming pool as a community asset until such time a viable replacement exists.
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3.4 Active Recreation
Priority Cost Difficulty Time Lead Partners NOTES
a
Increase programming for multi-
generational recreation programs
and facilities
B 2 2 2 Parks and Recreation Neighborhood Coord
Ongoing
b Complete development of Story Mill
Community Center A 1 2 2 Parks and Recreation
City Mgr, Comm Dev Director,
Facilities Supt, IT Director,
Pub Works Director, City
Attorney High Priority! TOPS Bond
c Complete Phase 1 of Sports Park A 3 3 3 Parks and Recreation
City Mgr, Asst City Mgrs,
Finance Director, City
Attorney High Priority! TOPS Bond
d Complete construction of separated
path to the “M” & Drinking Horse A 1 1 3 Parks and Recreation
Pub Works Director, Finance
Director, City Attorney High Priority! TOPS Bond
e Develop the Story Mill Community
Park A 3 3 3 Parks and Recreation
City Mgr, Comm Dev Director,
Pub Works Director, City
Attorney, Finance Director High Priority! TOPS Bond
f Develop a plan to construct a new
aquatics facility C 3 3 3 Parks and Recreation
City Mgr, Asst City Mgrs,
Comm Dev Director, Pub
Works Director, City Attorney,
Finance Director, Ec Dev
Director, GIS Mgr
Long Range and expensive.
Likely not within five years.
g Repair and upgrade Bogert Pool B 2 2 3 Parks and Recreation
City Mgr, Asst City Mgr, Comm
Dev Director, Pub Works
Director, Facilities Supt
Medium range and considered
ongoing work to support
existing infrastructure.
Task
3.4 Active Recreation – Facilitate and promote recreational opportunities and active health programs and facilities
The TOPS project action items are the highest priority. 39
Parking lot for Vision Statement 3
• Of the items identified, are we adding any back #3?
• Modification of items to then add?
• Delete?
• Adding any new?
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4.1 Informed Conversation on Growth - Continue developing an in-depth understanding of how
Bozeman is growing and changing and proactively address change in a balanced and coordinated manner.
a) Adopt a New Growth Policy Based on Sustainable Growth Principles. Direct and guide sustainable growth through appropriate
planning, annexation, land use, and a streamlined development review process.
b) Develop and Align Infill Policies. Develop, adopt and align city policies for infill and redevelopment, economic development and
public infrastructure.
c) GIS Land Use & Infrastructure Development Tracking. Provide easy-to-use, accurate and informative tracking of land-use and
infrastructure development trends and project-specific progress for use across the organization to inform strategic infrastructure
investments.
4. A Well-Planned City
We consistently improve our community’s quality of life as it grows and changes, honoring our sense of
place and the ‘Bozeman feel’ as we plan for a livable, affordable, more connected city.
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4.1 Informed Conversation on Growth
Priority Cost Difficulty Time Lead Partners NOTES
4
a Adopt a new growth policy based on
sustainable growth principles A 3 3 3
Comm Dev,
Sustainability City Mgr, City Attorney
High Priority!
b Develop and align infill policies B 1 2 2 Community Dev
City Mgr, Asst City Mgrs,City
Attorney, Director Team,
Sustainability Mgr NCOD? This is a high priority
c GIS land use & infrastructure
development tracking B 2 2 2 Public Works
GIS Manager, Comm Dev
Director, IT Director, Ec Dev
Director
Important database of
information. Ongoing
Task
A WELL-PLANNED CITY – We consistently improve our community’s quality of life as it grows and changes, honoring our sense of place and the ‘Bozeman feel’ as we plan for a
4.1 Informed Conversation on Growth – Continue developing an in-depth understanding of how Bozeman is growing and changing and proactively
The Growth Policy action item is the highest priority in this section.
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4.2 High Quality Urban Approach - Continue to support high-quality planning, ranging from building
design to neighborhood layouts, while pursuing urban approaches to issues such as multimodal transportation,
infill, density, connected trails and parks, and walkable neighborhoods.
a) Advance the Triangle Growth Plan. Commit City resources and actively partner with the County and other local jurisdictions to
advance the Triangle Plan, to include facility planning, economic development, land use, water and sewer use.
b) Complete Unified Development Code, Phase 2. Once the updated Unified Development Code (UDC) for growth and infrastructure is
adopted by City Commission, begin Phase 2 of UDC to address parking standards and affordable housing and sign code.
c) Parking Management by District. Develop a comprehensive, integrated approach to parking management for the downtown,
midtown, university, and other districts. Consider a range of solutions including both on-street parking and parking garages.
d) Prepare for Metropolitan Planning Organization Designation. Begin advance planning and preparation for Bozeman’s anticipated
designation as a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). Coordinate with other regional governments on inter-local agreements,
transportation planning functions, and required development for the City as an MPO.
e) Update Historic Preservation Guidelines. Update the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District (NCOD) guidelines for historic
preservation in downtown, midtown, and other commercial districts and neighborhood centers. Promote continued investment in
the city's inventory of historic structures relative to ongoing infill and redevelopment.
f) Create a Standard Boards and Commission Onboarding and Education Process. Increase education for boards, advisory boards and
the zoning commission regarding the importance of supporting high quality urban standards.
g) Identify Trail Connection Gaps. Further trail connectivity, particularly E/W trail connections to facilitate active transportation.
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4.2 High Quality Urban Approach
Priority Cost Difficulty Time Lead Partners NOTES
a Advance the triangle growth plan B 2 3 3 Commission/CM
Asst City Mgr, Comm Dev Director,
Long Range Planning Mgr, City
Attorney, PubWorks Director Participate, Lead, Provide Resources
b Complete Unified Development
Code, Phase 2 A 2 2 3 Community Dev Parking Manager
Ongoing
c Parking management by district B 2 2 2 Parking Division
City Mgr, Asst City Mgrs, Finance
Director, Pub Works Director, Ec
Dev Director, City Engineer
Begin relationship building, resource
identification, and financial participation
needs
d Prepare for Metropolitan Planning
Organization designation A 2 2 2 City Manager
Pub Works Director, City Attorney,
Comm Dev Director, Asst City Mgr.
Understand scope of opportunity and
responsibility. Ongoing
e Update historic preservation
guidelines A 1 3 3 Community Dev
Neighborhoods Coord, City
Attorney Important. Ongoing
f
Create a standard boards &
commissions onboarding and
education process
B 1 1 1 City Clerk City Mgr, Ec Dev Director, Comm
Dev Director, HR Director
Important once changes have been made
to Boards and Commissions.
g Identify trail connection gaps A 2 2 2 Parks and Recreation Pub Works Director, City Engineer,
Asst City Mgr Ongoing
Task
4.2 High Quality Urban Approach – Continue to support high-quality planning, ranging from building design to neighborhood layouts, while pursuing urban
Several action items are a top priority in this section as it reflects
that Bozeman is moving away from big town to an urban area.
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4.3 Strategic Infrastructure Choices - Prioritize long-term investment and maintenance for existing
and new infrastructure.
a) Manage Growth Adjacent to City (Donut). Prioritize continuing to allocate resources to address growth in the Greater Bozeman
Metro Area by establishing a joint city/county planning board and implementing urban infrastructure standards for new
development in the county.
b) Use Tourism Improvement Dollars for Infrastructure. Seek legislative authority to allocate Tourism Business Improvement dollars
to local infrastructure projects.
c) Develop a Comprehensive Parks Maintenance and Facilities Funding Program.
d) Implement the Water Resources Plan. Including: Groundwater well field, Sourdough canyon natural storage, Sourdough Canyon
water transmission, Lyman water tank and transmission main, Hyalite Dam Reservoir improvements.
e) Increase Capacity of Sewer Pipes to Accommodate Development Projects. Projects include: North Frontage Road sewer project,
Front Street sewer project and Davis Lane.
f) Stormwater Control. Pilot, construct, and maintain green and low impact stormwater control measures that soak up, filter, and
infiltrate stormwater and its pollutants, while adding a natural and accessible look to the city’s built environment.
g) Complete a Downtown Infrastructure Plan. Complete a plan for downtown infrastructure and prioritize improvements in the
various Capital Improvement Programs (CIPs).
h) Annexation of Islands and Critical Adjacent Lands. Investigate the development of new annexation policies to address long term tax
fairness for public services, locations of infrastructure, and locations for future infill and growth.
i) Explore Sustainable Technology. Explore technologies to advance environmental sustainability. Examples include Advanced
Metering Infrastructure, performance management systems also known as community “dashboards,” indoor and outdoor lighting
controls, Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, and data analytics.
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Priority Cost Difficulty Time Lead Partners NOTES
a Manage growth adjacent to city
(donut) A 2 2 2 Community Dev City Manager, City Attorney
Study areas adjacent to City. Important
to begin study asap.
b Use tourism business improvement
dollars for infrastructure A 1 2 1 Economic Development City Manager, Finance Director
Ongoing
c
Develop a comprehensive parks
maintenance and facilities funding
program
A 3 2 3 Parks and Recreation City Manager, Asst City Mgrs,
Finance Director, City Attorney High Priority!
d Implement the Water Resources
Plan A 3 3 3 Public Works
City Manager, City Attorney,
Finance Director
High Priority but must be implemented
on a task by task basis from the Plan.
e Increase capacity of sewer pipes to
accommodate development projects A 3 2 2 Public Works Finance Director
Important to identify partnerships for
cost savings where possible.
f Expand stormwater control systems B 2 2 2 Public Works Comm Dev Director Ongoing
g Complete a downtown
infrastructure plan B 3 3 2 Public Works
City Mgr, Asst City Mgrs, Finance
Director, Com Dev Director
Sizeable cost to design and implement.
Additional information needed to
evaluate. Appropriate for later years of
plan horizon.
h Annexation of islands and critical
adjacent lands A 3 3 3 City Manager
Asst City Mgrs, City Attorney,
Comm Dev Director, Long Range
Planning Mgr, Pub Works Director High Priority! Study needed asap.
i Implement sustainable technologies
in city operations A 2 2 2 Sustainability
Ec Dev Director, Parking Manager,
Pub Work Director, Comm Dev
Director Ongoing
j Encourage a local sales tax A 1 3 2 City Commission City Manager, Asst City Mgrs, City
Attorney
Important work for planning growth and
how to pay for it in the future
Task Priority Cost Difficulty Time Lead Partners NOTES
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4.3 Strategic Infrastructure Choices – Prioritizing long-term investment and maintenance for existing and new infrastructure
4.3 Strategic Infrastructure Choices
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4.4 Vibrant Downtown, Districts & Centers - Promote a healthy, vibrant Downtown, Midtown, and
other commercial districts and neighborhood centers – including higher densities and intensification of use in
these key areas.
a) Enhance Livability of Neighborhoods Through City Services and Code Enforcement . Maintain and enhance attractive
neighborhoods through improved city services, innovative enforcement techniques and voluntary compliance with city codes and
regulations.
b) Sub-Area and Node Planning. Ensure adequate resources e xist to develop future planning for targeted subareas of the city such as
downtown, midtown, and neighborhoods.
c) Reevaluate City Zone Map. Make considerations for high density zoning, transitional zoning and live/work zoning.
d) Adopt a Strategic Parking Plan. Implement adopted strategic parking plan to provide adequate parking to support vibrant
commercial activity.
e) Downtown and Midtown Public Space . Develop public spaces in the downtown area and other commercial locations.
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4.4 Vibrant Downtown, Districts and Centers
The code enforcement action item provides the most visible city-wide
improvement for the community. Core community work in the
downtown is enhanced with an updated Downtown Plan and
Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District.
Priority Cost Difficulty Time Lead Partners NOTES
a
Enhance livability of neighborhoods
through city services and code
enforcement
A 1 1 1 Police
Neighborhood Coord, Comm Dev
Director, Subdivision Planning
Mgr.
Consideration of additional resources
and greater centralized staff
coordination.
b
Implement more comprehensive sub-
area and node planning B 2 2 3 Community Dev
City Mgr, Asst City Mgr, City
Attorney
Some coordinated work each year, area
by area
c Re-evaluate city zone map C 1 2 2 Community Dev
City Attorney, Ec Dev Director,
Parks & Rec Director, City
Manager
Either part of the Growth Policy project
or adjusted in future years.
d Adopt a strategic parking plan B 2 2 2 Parking Division Asst City Mgr, Pub Works Director,
Comm Dev Director, Ec Dev
Important work that coordinates with
many other Planning projects and
downtown infrastructure plan.
e Develop downtown and midtown
public spaces
C 2 2 3 Parks and Recreation Ec Dev Director, Comm Dev
Director
Important but development of those
spaces should not jeapordize TOPS focus.
f Update the Downtown Plan A 2 2 2 Community Dev Bozeman Downtown
Update 10 year plan to more closely align
with other city plans
g NCOD A 2 2 2 Community Dev
Asst City Mgr, Pub Works Director,
Comm Dev Director, Ec Dev
Director underway with RFP
Task
4.4 Vibrant Downtown, Districts & Centers – Promote a healthy, vibrant Downtown, Midtown, and other commercial districts and neighborhood centers –
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4.5 Housing and Transportation Choices - Vigorously encourage, through a wide variety of actions,
the development of sustainable and lasting housing options for underserved individuals and families and
improve mobility options that accommodate all travel modes.
a) Develop a Comprehensive Affordable Housing Program. Compile existing affordable housing plans, data, and best practices to
develop a new comprehensive program.
b) Enhance Public Transportation. Work with Streamline on system expansion options.
c) Enhance Pedestrian and Cycling System. Enhance programs, facilities, and infrastructure investment to increase bicycling safety and
accessibility. Use a “gap map” to prioritize completion of missing links and strengthen the functionality of the non-motorized
transportation network.
d) Infrastructure for Non-motorized Transportation. Paint shared lane markings and strategic crosswalks for cyclists to encourage
alternative means of transportation.
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4.5 Housing and Transportation Choices
Priority Cost Difficulty Time Lead Partners NOTES
a Develop a comprehensive affordable
housing plan A 2 2 2 Community Dev Asst City Mgr, HR Director
High Priority!
b Enhance public transportation city-
wide B 2 2 1 City Manager
Finance Director, City
Engineer, Sustainabiltiy Mgr.,
Ec Dev Director
Important but will be
influenced by the MPO
designation and access to
funding.
c Enhance pedestrian and cycling
system B 3 3 3 Public Works/Com Dev Public Works/Com Dev
Ongoing
d Infrastructure adjustments for non-
motorized transportation B 3 3 3 Public Works/Com Dev Public Works/Com Dev
Ongoing
Task
4.5 Housing and Transportation Choices – Vigorously encourage, through a wide variety of actions, the development of sustainable and lasting housing
Affordable Housing is one of the most important, if not most important,
tasks in the Strategic Plan. Staffing is underway and a plan will follow.
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Parking lot for Vision Statement 4
• Of the items identified, are we adding any back #4?
• Modification of items to then add?
• Delete?
• Adding any new?
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5. A Creative, Learning Culture
We expand education, arts, expression, and creativity for all ages.
5.1 Civic and Cultural Infrastructure - Expand Bozeman’s civic and cultural “infrastructure” as the city
grows.
a) Create an Arts, Culture Plan. Develop a clear strategic plan detailing City’s role in arts and culture. Address the existing
resources and needs for facilities for performing arts and live music within the city .
b) Library Expansion Planning. Ensure library services and facilities meet the demands of the city through expansion of the main
library, expanded bookmobile services, a newsatellite branch and additional parking resources .
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5.1 Civic and Cultural Infrastructure
Priority Cost Difficulty Time Lead Partners NOTES
5
a Create an arts, culture
plan B 1 1 1 City Manager
Parks & Rec Director, Library
Director, Neighborhood
Coord, Ec Dev Director
Important Priority! Identifying
staff capacity will be essential.
b Library expansion planning B 3 3 3 Library Director City Manager, Finance
Director
Important based upon usage
and growth projections.
Civic and Cultural Infrastructure – Expand Bozeman’s civic and cultural “infrastructure” as the city grows
Task
A Creative, Learning Culture –We expand learning, education, arts, expression and creativity for all ages
5.1
Arts and Libraries provide one of the best economic development tools
that cities can use to demonstrate quality of life.
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Create a municipal percent for arts
5.2 Support for Public Art - Encourage and support partnerships for public art and other arts and
cultural initiatives in the city.
a) Create Spontaneous Art Programs. Partner with MSU and other local entities to create spontaneous art and music programs such as
pop-up art, public pianos in parks, and other ephemeral cultural events.
b) Document New and Existing Public Art. Develop program to memorialize and d escribe the existing and public art features in
Bozeman.
c) .
d) Create an Art Trail Map. Partner with existing organizations to create a bike and trail map that showcases public art throughout the
City.
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5.2 Support for Public Art
Priority Cost Difficulty Time Lead Partners NOTES
Task
a Create spontaneous art programs B 1 1 1 City Manager
City Attorney, Library Director,
Pub Works Direcotr, Parks & Rec
Director City Manager Staff and partners needed.
b Document new and existing public
art B 1 1 1 City Manager Executive Asst, GIS Mgr.
Volunteers and new staff needed.
c Create a municipal percent for arts A 2 2 2 City Manager HR Director, Executive Asst.
Funding to come from a percent for arts
could be managed by outside group
d Create an art trail map B 1 1 1 City Manager Parks & Rec Director, Executive
Asst, GIS Mgr. Important inventory and resource.
5.2 Support for Public Art – Encourage and support partnerships for public art and other arts and cultural initiatives in the city
A Creative, Learning Culture – We expand learning, education, arts, expression and creativity for all ages
Funding arts through a percentage of new construction is one way to
integrate art into all new development and public spaces.
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5.3 Partnerships for Education and Learning – Strengthen and support partnerships for arts and
culture with a wide variety of individuals, organizations, and institutions to enhance and improve education
and learning in Bozeman.
a) Develop Relationships and Common Goals. Identify key stakeholders that can contribute to a shared vision for the arts.
b) Strategic Educational Partnerships. Develop and strengthen partnerships with School District and Montana State University to
further the development of education
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5.3 Partnerships for Education and Learning
Priority Cost Difficulty Time Lead Partners NOTES
a Develop relationships and common
goals with stakeholders B 1 2 3 CM/Commissioners
Arts and Education
organizations Ongoing
b Identify and support strategic
educational partnerships B 2 2 2 CM/Commissioners
Arts and Education
organizations Ongoing
Task
5.3 Partnerships for Education and Learning – Strengthen and support partnerships for arts and culture with a wide variety of individuals, organizations,
and institutions to enhance and improve education and learning in Bozeman.
Education and Learning partnerships build a solid foundation for
economic development, job investment, and workforce success.
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Parking lot for Vision Statement 5
• Of the items identified, are we adding any back #5?
• Modification of items to then add?
• Delete?
• Adding any new?
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6.1 Clean Water Supplies - Ensure adequate supplies of clean water for today and tomorrow.
a) Prioritize Water Conservation and New Water Resources. Prioritize water rights management and development of new water
resources such as water storage in Sourdough Canyon and a new well field. Prioritize ongoing and enhanced water conservation
efforts.
b) Develop Wastewater Quality Standards. Work with regulatory agencies to develop water quality standards for the East Gallatin
River. Include regulations for future permitting and expansion of a treatment facility.
c) Watershed Management. Develop and Implement a regional watershed approach to manage water quantity and quality.
6. A Sustainable Environment
We cultivate a strong environmental ethic; protect our clean air, water, open spaces and climate; and
promote environmentally sustainable businesses and lifestyles.
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a Prioritize water conservation and
new water resources A 3 3 3 Public Works
City Attorney, Water Operations
Supt
b Develop wastewater quality
standards B 2 2 2 Public Works
City Attorney, Water Operations
Supt
c Watershed management A 2 3 3 Public Works Sustainability Mgr., Water
Operations Supt
Clean Water Supplies – Ensure adequate supplies of clean water for today and tomorrow
A Sustainable Environment - We cultivate a strong environmental ethic, protecting our clean air, water, open spaces and climate, and promote environmentally sustainable
6.1
6.1 Clean Water Supplies
Natural resources are one of the reasons this area is so
attractive. High prioritization for watershed management and
water conservation with this Strategic Plan section.
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6.2 Protect Local Air Quality - Protect local air quality.
a) Monitor Air Pollution Data. Coordinate with the State and Gallatin City-County Health Department to monitor and track air
pollutants of concern in and around the City of Bozeman. Use air quality monitoring data to inform planning and policies.
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6.2 Air Quality
a Monitor air pollution data A 1 1 1 Sustainability Sustainability Mgr., Water
Operations Supt Ongoing
6.2 Air Quality – Protect local air quality
Monitoring the air is relatively easy and inexpensive--a top priority.
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6.3 Climate Action - Reduce community and municipal Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions, increase the
supply of clean and renewable energy; foster related businesses.
a) Update the Climate Action Plan. Update the Climate Action Plan and revisit greenhouse gas emissions inventories, review reduction
targets, etc.
b) Renewable Energy Solutions for City Facilities and Programs. Develop methods for using renewable energy in City facilities. Expand
the use of alternative fuels and hybrid technology in the City’s transportation fleet.
c) Increase Solid Waste Recycling Services. Adopt incentive programs to increase the public’s utilization of city recycling and solid
waste services.
d) Renewable Energy Development and Collaboration. Coordinate with partners on residential and commercial programs and policies
for distributed renewable energy. Support legislation to provide new opportunities for renewable energy development.
e) Create Solar Energy Policies. Review three-year data from NorthWestern Energy’s Community Solar Installation to inform planning
and policies.
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6.3 Climate Action
Priority Cost Difficulty Time Lead Partners NOTES
6
a Update the climate action plan A 1 1 1 Sustainability Pub Works Director Important
b Renewable energy solutions for city
facilities and programs B 2 2 2 Sustainability
Facilities Supt, Fire Chief,
Police Chief, Finance Director
Important. Need funding
resources.
c Increase solid waste recycling
services B 2 3 2 Public Works Finance Director
Market driven oriented
solutions.
d Renewable energy development and
collaboration C 1 3 2 Sustainability
City Manager, Public Works
Director, Ec Dev Director Ongoing
e Create solar energy policies A 1 1 1 Sustainability Com Dev Director, Pub Works
Director, Ec Dev Director Important
Climate Action – Reduce community and municipal Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions, increase the supply of clean and renewable energy; foster
Clean Water Supplies – Ensure adequate supplies of clean water for today and tomorrow
Task
A Sustainable Environment - We cultivate a strong environmental ethic, protecting our clean air, water, open spaces and climate, and promote environmentally sustainable
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6.3
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6.4 Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation - Increase the community’s resiliency and
preparedness in response to climate change.
a) Develop a Climate Adaptation Plan. Develop and implement an integrated Climate Adaptation Plan with community members and
regional stakeholders.
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6.4 Climate Change Adaptation and
Mitigation
6
a Develop a climate adaptation plan A 2 2 2 Sustainability Pub Works Director, Com Dev
Director, Ec Dev Director Important
Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation – Increase the community’s resiliency and preparedness in response to climate change
A Sustainable Environment - We cultivate a strong environmental ethic, protecting our clean air, water, open spaces and climate, and promote environmentally sustainable
6.4
Resiliency Planning
A Climate Adaptation Plan is a top priority….
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6.5 Parks, Trails & Open Space - Support the maintenance and expansion of an interconnected system
of parks, trails and open spaces.
a) Update Parks & Recreation Strategic Plan. Develop the next iteration of the Bozeman Parks & Recreation Strategic Plan (PROST).
Use this plan to help inform the other City departmental planning.
b) Parks System Interconnectivity. Develop and implement park system interconnectivity (e.g., Safe Routes to Parks), partnering with
other groups such as the Gallatin Valley Land Trust.
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6.5 Parks, Trails & Open Space
a Update parks & recreation PROST
strategic plan B 2 2 3 Parks and Recreation
Pub Works Director, Com Dev
Director
TOPS projects much more important to
substantially complete. This plan can be
informed by operations of new facilities.
b Parks system interconnectivity B 2 2 2 Parks and Recreation
Comm Dev Director, Pub Works
Director, City Attorney, Finance
Director
6.5 Parks, Trails & Open Space – Support the maintenance and expansion of an interconnected system of parks, trails and open spaces
Park system interconnectivity and the PROST plan are important
projects that continue the good work of previous park planning
efforts, ensuring that all projects interconnect.
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Strategic Plan – Action Items for Strategies 1-6
Review each Action Item - Completed
• Keep: Commission goes through the list of actions and determines which ones
remain doing so by agreement on each (show of hands?)
• Remove: Commissioners can suggest items to remove and they are placed on
a list (parking lot)
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Definition of strategic
• relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests
and the means of achieving them
• carefully designed or planned to serve a particular purpose or
advantage
• of great importance within an integrated whole or to a planned effect
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Information Technology (Strategic actions)
• Enhance Website for Greater Interaction
• Develop Performance Management
Dashboards
• Create Access to Development Documents
• Update Public Safety Technology Systems
Strategic: relating to the identification of long-term or
overall aims and interests and the means of achieving
them; carefully designed or planned to serve a
particular purpose or advantage; of great importance
within an integrated whole or to a planned effect
Library
• Library expansion planning
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City Manager (Strategic actions)
• Develop city communication plan and
protocol
• Develop community engagement plan
• Schedule regular meetings with MSU, the
Chamber of Commerce and Prospera,
Bozeman Health
• Develop and support a legislative agenda
• Strengthen community service networks
• Develop a city/county social service network
• Diversify advisory boards
• Develop multi-lingual services
• Advance the triangle growth plan
• Prepare for Metropolitan Planning
Organization designation
• Annexation of islands and critical adjacent
lands
• Enhance public transportation city-wide
• Develop relationships and common goals with
stakeholders (arts)
• Identify and support strategic educational
partnerships (arts)
• Develop a cross-functional team culture
• Create a culture of innovation
• Be a “best in class” employer
• Implement an employee excellence
recognition program
• Improve departmental collaboration
• Develop high-level policy conversations
Strategic: relating to the identification of long-
term or overall aims and interests and the means
of achieving them; carefully designed or planned
to serve a particular purpose or advantage; of
great importance within an integrated whole or to
a planned effect
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Directors Team/City Clerk (Strategic actions)
• Develop performance management dashboards
• Implement a city-wide 311 system
• “Invite the Stranger” into discussions and decision
making
• Develop diversity outreach programs
• Develop and grow leaders within the city organization
• Create a mentoring program
• Quarterly city/county commission meetings
• Attend BSD7 board meetings
• Create a standard boards & commissions onboarding
and education process
• Develop data analysis tools to inform decision making
• Reevaluate and update departmental performance
measures
Strategic: relating to the identification of long-term or
overall aims and interests and the means of achieving
them; carefully designed or planned to serve a
particular purpose or advantage; of great importance
within an integrated whole or to a planned effect
Analyze and collect data from performance measures
Engage community in service delivery expectations
Identify key system integrations
Update departmental plans
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Commissioners (Strategic actions)
• Coordinate city committees and advisory
boards
• Develop community engagement plan
• “Invite the Stranger” into discussions and
decision making
• Diversify advisory boards
• Advance the triangle growth plan
• Encourage a local option sales tax
• Develop relationships and common goals
with stakeholders (arts)
• Identify and support strategic educational
partnerships (arts)
• Create a municipal percent for arts
Strategic: relating to the identification of long-term or
overall aims and interests and the means of achieving
them; carefully designed or planned to serve a
particular purpose or advantage; of great importance
within an integrated whole or to a planned effect
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Economic Development (Strategic actions)
• Provide permitting assistance through the
Economic Development Department
• Identify industry cluster siting needs
• Inventory land for appropriate zoning
• Identify commercial/industrial infrastructure
needs
• Develop a broadband infrastructure
installation policy
• Develop options for use of tourism funds for
economic development funding
• Support Gallatin College curriculum
development
• Work with partners to develop workforce
public transportation system
• Support School District, MSU and Gallatin
College in development of workforce training
and education
• Strengthen collaborative relationships with
local, regional and state economic
development partners
• Use tourism business improvement dollars for
infrastructure
Strategic: relating to the identification of long-term or
overall aims and interests and the means of achieving
them; carefully designed or planned to serve a
particular purpose or advantage; of great importance
within an integrated whole or to a planned effect
• Establish an economic development group
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Police (Strategic actions)
• Develop a public safety complex facility plan
• Update public safety technology systems
• Adopt, fund, and implement staffing plan for
Police Department
• Enhance livability of neighborhoods through
city services and code enforcement
• Perform a community risk assessment
Strategic: relating to the identification of long-term or
overall aims and interests and the means of achieving
them; carefully designed or planned to serve a
particular purpose or advantage; of great importance
within an integrated whole or to a planned effect
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Fire (Strategic actions)
• Improve emergency preparedness programs
• Develop a fire station location plan
• Complete Fire Department accreditation
• Perform a community risk assessment
• Update public safety technology systems
Strategic: relating to the identification of long-term or
overall aims and interests and the means of achieving
them; carefully designed or planned to serve a
particular purpose or advantage; of great importance
within an integrated whole or to a planned effect
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Public Works (Strategic actions)
• Complete lead pipe replacement
• Review city streets and facilities for ADA
compliance
• GIS land use & infrastructure development
tracking
• Implement the Water Resources Plan
• Increase capacity of sewer pipes to
accommodate development projects
• Expand stormwater control systems
• Complete a downtown infrastructure plan
• Enhance pedestrian and cycling system
• Infrastructure adjustments for non-motorized
transportation
• Prioritize water conservation and new water
resources
• Develop wastewater quality standards
• Watershed management
• Increase solid waste recycling services
Strategic: relating to the identification of long-term or
overall aims and interests and the means of achieving
them; carefully designed or planned to serve a
particular purpose or advantage; of great importance
within an integrated whole or to a planned effect
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Parks & Recreation (Strategic actions)
• Increase programming for multi-generational
recreation programs and facilities
• Complete development of Story Mill
Community Center
• Complete Phase 1 of Sports Park
• Complete construction of separated path to
the “M” & Drinking Horse
• Develop the Story Mill Community Park
• Develop a plan to construct a new aquatics
facility
• Repair and upgrade Bogert Pool
• Identify trail connection gaps
• Develop a comprehensive parks maintenance
and facilities funding program
• Develop downtown and midtown public
spaces
• Update PROST parks & recreation strategic
plan
• Parks system interconnectivity
Strategic: relating to the identification of long-term or
overall aims and interests and the means of achieving
them; carefully designed or planned to serve a
particular purpose or advantage; of great importance
within an integrated whole or to a planned effect
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Community Development (Strategic actions)
• Adopt a new growth policy based on
sustainable growth principles
• Update historic preservation guidelines
• Update the Downtown Plan
• Manage growth adjacent to city (donut)
• Implement more comprehensive sub-area
and node planning
• Re-evaluate city zone map
• Develop a comprehensive affordable housing
plan
• Enhance pedestrian and cycling system
• Infrastructure adjustments for non-motorized
transportation
Strategic: relating to the identification of long-term or
overall aims and interests and the means of achieving
them; carefully designed or planned to serve a
particular purpose or advantage; of great importance
within an integrated whole or to a planned effect
Complete Unified Development Code, Phase 2
Develop and align infill policies, NCOD
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Sustainability (Strategic actions)
• Implement sustainable technologies in city
operations
• Monitor air pollution data
• Update the climate action plan
• Renewable energy solutions for city facilities
and programs
• Renewable energy development and
collaboration
• Create solar energy policies
• Develop a climate adaptation/resiliency plan
Strategic: relating to the identification of long-term or
overall aims and interests and the means of achieving
them; carefully designed or planned to serve a
particular purpose or advantage; of great importance
within an integrated whole or to a planned effect
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Human Resources (Strategic actions)
a) Become a more adaptable organization by:
1- encouraging employees to understand each other’s work style
2-understanding their own strengths and weaknesses
3-further implementing assessment tools citywide
• Develop and implement an innovative onboarding
program for new employees
• Set workforce diversity goals
• Implement department staffing plans
Strategic: relating to the identification of long-term or
overall aims and interests and the means of achieving
them; carefully designed or planned to serve a
particular purpose or advantage; of great importance
within an integrated whole or to a planned effect
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Departments that Assist/Advise/Monitor/Maintain
• City Attorney
• Finance
• City Clerk
• Facilities Management
Strategic: relating to the identification of long-term or
overall aims and interests and the means of achieving
them; carefully designed or planned to serve a
particular purpose or advantage; of great importance
within an integrated whole or to a planned effect
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Strategic Plan – Review #7 in Entirety
• Review each Strategy
• Keep: Commission goes through the list of strategies for #7 and determines
which ones remain, doing so by agreement on each
• Remove: Commissioners can suggest strategies to remove, placing on a list
(parking lot)
• Discuss ‘parking lot’ #7 Strategy items on the list, one by one and voted upon.
• Add strategy back in to Strategic Plan unchanged
• Modify strategy and add back into Strategic Plan
• Remove strategy from Strategic Plan
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7.1 Values-Driven Culture - Promote a values-driven organizational culture that reinforces ethical behavior, exercises transparency
and maintains the community’s trust. Insist on a values-driven organizational culture that expects ethical conduct, competency,
performance, and innovation.
7.2 Employee Excellence - Recruit, retain and value a diverse, well-trained, qualified and motivated team capable of delivering
superior performance in their service to the community. Have the attitude of do what it takes within the bounds of the law to serve the
public. Be accountable and expect accountability from others. Make demonstrated use of good judgement a part of the evaluation
process for promotions.
7.3 Best Practices, Creativity & Foresight - Utilize best practices, innovative approaches, and constantly anticipate new
directions and changes relevant to the governance of the City. Be also adaptable and flexible with an outward focus on the customer
and an external understanding of the issues as others may see them. Rely upon staff across the organization who show innovative
solutions to problems and who are interested to have variety in their work.
7.4 Performance Metrics - Utilize key performance and cost measures to monitor, track and improve the planning and delivery of
City programs and services, and promote greater accountability, effectiveness and efficiency. Use ‘community consulting’ to gather
information to improve services, to learn from those outside city government, and to measure specific tasks for performance.
1. A High Performance Organization
We operate as an ethical high performance organization, anticipating future needs, utilizing best practices
and striving for continuous improvement.
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Strategic Plan – Review #7 in Entirety
Review each Strategy - Completed
Next Step:
Review each Action Item
• Keep: Commission goes through the list of actions and determines which ones remain
doing so by agreement on each (show of hands?)
• Remove: Commissioners can suggest items to remove and they are placed on a list
(parking lot)
• Discuss ‘parking lot’ action items on the list one by one and voted upon.
• Add action item back in to Strategic Plan unchanged
• Modify action item and add back into Strategic Plan
• Remove action item from Strategic Plan
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7.1 Values-Driven Culture - Promote a values-driven organizational culture that reinforces ethical
behavior, exercises transparency and maintains the community’s trust.
a) Adopt the DiSC Profile SystemCity-wide. Adopt the DiSC Profile System for all employees to enhance our culture of teamwork and
understanding.
a) Become a more adaptable organization by
1- encouraging employees to understand each other’s work style
2-understanding their own strengths and weaknesses
3-further implementing assessment tools citywide
b) Develop a Cross-Functional Team Culture. Use cross-functional teams to meet Bozeman’s future opportunities and challenges.
c) Establish an Award for Innovation. Create a culture where employees are empowered to find new and innovative ways to meet
Bozeman’s future opportunities and challenges. Acknowledge staff innovation through an Innovation Award program
c) Create a culture of innovation
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7.1 Values-Driven Culture
Priority Cost Difficulty Time Lead Partners NOTES
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a
Become a more adaptable
organization, encouraging
employees to understand each
other's work style better and their
own strengths and weaknesses by
further implementing assessment
tools city wide
A 2 2 2 Human Resources City Manager, Asst City Mgrs
This comes with predictability from
management as to the expectations of
being more adaptable as well as
understanding each other/work styles
b Develop a cross-functional team
culture
A 1 2 2 City Manager Director Team ongoing and expandable
c Create a culture of innovation A 1 2 3 City Manager HR Director/Dept Directors ongoing and expandable
A High Performance Organization - We operate as an ethical, high performance organization anticipating future needs, utilizing best practices, and striving for continuous
Task
7.1 Values-Driven Culture – Promote a values-driven organizational culture that reinforces ethical behavior, exercises transparency and maintains the
Adaptable work units, understanding the styles of work, and
rewarding innovation are elements of a strong organization.
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7.2 Employee Excellence - Recruit, retain and value a diverse, well-trained, qualified and motivated team
capable of delivering superior performance in their service to the community.
a) Recruitment of Top Quality Employees. Recruit highly skilled, proactive employees who fit the City’s organizational culture. Attract
them with competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career advancement, employee satisfaction programs, and community
quality of life.
b) A Flexible Work Environment. Allow for a healthy work/life balance through flexibility within the workplace so that employees can
be “on” when they are here.
c) Lead by Example. The City’s leadership team will model the organization’s cultural goals.
d) Continued Growth of Leadership. Continue to increase the capacity and skills of existing leaders.
e) Implement Wellness Programs. Support and promote the health and well-being of City employees by developing a comprehensive
wellness program.
f) Provide Quality Work Environments for a Growing Staff. Develop a Facilities Master Plan to address the existing shortage of space
for staff and to accommodate continued growth of staff over next several years.
g) Foster Leadership at All Levels. Encourage all employees to be leaders within their departments by anticipating and responding to
needs.
h) Hold Regular All-Staff Meetings. Hold two all-staff meetings each year to let citywide staff see themselves as part of “One city. One
team. One voice.”
i) Be a “Best in Class” Employer. Enhance the attractiveness of the City as a place to work through salary and benefit packages,
workplace amenities (Popcorn at all facilities), and other measures.
j) Encourage Employee Engagement. Create opportunities for employees to be open about their expectations of the organization as
an employer and to offer suggestions on process improvements.
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a) Implement an Employee Excellence Recognition Program.
b) Implement the “Lead from Within” Academy. Implement this leadership training program for lead workers and first line
supervisors that are new to the role.
c) Develop and Implement an Innovative Onboarding Program for New Employees. Work with partners to develop new tools to
recruit and provide assistance to new employees so they feel welcome and prepared.
d) Create a Mentoring Program. Implement a mentoring and coaching program for emerging leaders in the organization.
e) Create a Career Path Program. Research and develop a model for succession planning and a career path program.
f) Review the City’s Living Wage Ordinance. Review the City’s current Living Wage Ordinance for its current and future relevance and
update it accordingly.
g) Set Diversity Goals. Define the type of diversity the City seeks to achieve as an organization (e.g. reflecting the community-at-large)
and develop a program to achieve these goals.
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7.2 Employee Excellence
Priority Cost Difficulty Time Lead Partners NOTES
Develop and grow leaders within the
city organization A 2 1 2 Director Team City Manager, HR Director
Currently HPO
Be a “best in class” employer B 2 2 2 City Manager Director Team National Recognition/Standards
Implement an employee excellence
recognition program A 1 1 1 City Manager Director Team
Needed
Develop and implement an
innovative onboarding program for
new employees
B Human Resources Department Directors Needed
Create a mentoring program A 1 1 1 Director Team City Manager More formal framework needed
Set workforce diversity goals B 2 2 2 Human Resources City Manager, Director Team Ongoing/more deliberate focus needed
Employee Excellence – Recruit, retain and value a diverse, well-trained, qualified and motivated team capable of delivering superior performance in
Task
7.2
Mentoring and recognition of employees provides support for
developing future leaders within the organization.
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7.3 Best Practices, Creativity & Foresight - Utilize best practices, innovative approaches, and
constantly anticipate new directions and changes relevant to the governance of the City.
a) Implement Department Staffing Plans. Compile departmental staffing plans and create a system to implement the plans to address
current and future work load.
b) System Integration. Identify key systems that if integrated would improve efficiency and effectiveness.
c) Improve Departmental Collaboration. Identify opportunities to improve collaboration between City departments and create
subgroups on communications, community interactions, long-range planning, and other matters of common concern.
d) Update Departmental Plans. Proceed with updates of the next generation of departmental plans scheduled for review and update
during the 5-year timeframe of this strategic plan.
e) High-level Policy Conversations. Develop a structure to foster regular, ongoing dialogue on innovative ideas and information to
assist the commission with high level policy deliberation and decisions.
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7.3 Best Practices, Creativity & Foresight
Priority Cost Difficulty Time Lead Partners NOTES
a Implement department staffing
plans A 2 2 2 Human Resources City Manager, HPO Group
ongoing
b Identify key system integrations B 1 2 2 Director Team City Manager
c Improve departmental collaboration A 1 2 2 City Manager Director & HPO Teams
More specific opportunities and also
trust building
d Update departmental plans B 2 2 2 Director Team City Manager ongoing
e Develop high-level policy
conversations A 1 3 3 City Manager Director Team
Viewing the city from 50,000 feet.
Needed.
7.3 Best Practices, Creativity & Foresight – Utilize best practices, innovative approaches, and constantly anticipate new directions and changes relevant
to the governance of the City
Task
The time for developing partnerships and collaboration is not
during a crisis. We need time to connect on high level issues
as well as daily details.
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7.4 Performance Metrics - Utilize key performance and cost measures to monitor, track and improve the
planning and delivery of City programs and services, and promote greater accountability, effectiveness and
efficiency.
a) Develop Data Analysis Tools. Develop more sophisticated analytical tools to access, monitor, measure, and analyze data to inform
decision making.
b) Set Performance Measures. Set performance measures that align with the Strategic Plan.
c) Analyze and Collect Data from Performance Measures. Analyze and collect data from performance measures to ensure
implementation of the Strategic Plan, and redesign measures as needed.
d) Strategic Municipal Service Delivery Expectations. Strategically manage community and employee expectations about the City’s
capacity to deliver services.
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7.4 Performance Metrics
Priority Cost Difficulty Time Lead Partners NOTES
a Develop data analysis tools to
inform decision making B 2 2 2 Director Team City Manager, GIS Manager
Important
b
Reevaluate and update
departmental performance
measures
B 2 3 2 Director Team City Manager
Make them relevant to latest work,
simple, measurable
c Analyze and collect data from
performance measures B 2 3 2 Director Team City Manager
ongoing, establish routines, fill in gaps
d Engage community in service
delivery expectations C 1 2 2 Director Team City Manager
focus groups, vendor/customer input
7.4 Performance Metrics – Utilize key performance and cost measures to monitor, track and improve the planning and delivery of City programs and
Task
What gets measured gets done. These
steps take staff time and collaboration
among departments.
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Strategic Plan – Review #7 in Entirety
Review each Strategy - Completed
Review each Action Item – Completed
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Next Steps
• Update Strategic Plan draft document with changes made tonight
• Receive input from community over the next 30 days
• Build a GANTT Chart of projects along a timeline
• Identify staffing and budget constraints
• Finalize flyer for Strategic Plan
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