HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommission Goals 2012 - 2013.pdf2012 -2013 Adopted Work Plan
City of Bozeman 2012 — 2013 Work -Plan
Adopted February 27, 2012
1) Implement the adopted economic development plan, integratin-I economic development principles throughout the organization
(F on tenot /McHa rg/Arkell)
a) Implement community development service delivery system changes
b) Commitment to a business - friendly process with a focus on retention and expansion of existing local businesses
c) Expand Planning Director administrative approvals
d) Implement administrative deviation and alternative compliance process
e) Exempt small projects based on specific criteria (i.e COAs)
0 Implement over the counter approvals
g) Simplify reuse application process
h) Reduce conditional use permits
i) Consolidate regulatory structure ofzone district standards and overlay zone guidelines (entryway corridor design standards)
j) Evaluate approaches for conversion of condominium lots to townhmne
k) Adoption of a Mandeville Fann plan in collaboration with the Department of Natural Resources
1) Support MSU's innovation campus
2) Adopt comprehensive strategies and financial plans to address deferred maintenance (Nlt' inn /Arkell/Rosenberry /llixson)
a) Street System — 15 year strategy to eliminate deferred maintenance
• Support rate adjustments that finance the street replacement fund
• Support rate adjustments that finance the curb replacement program
• Storm Water (see storm water utility)
• Sidewalks/trails
b) Water distribution system — 20 year strategy to eliminate deferred maintenance
• Support rate adjushnents that finance the CIP pipe replacement program
c) Waste water collection system — 20 year strategy to eliminate deferred maintenance
• Support rate adjustments that finance the CIP pipe replacement program
d) Facilities (Winn)
• Complete design of the Police Station/Municipal Court
• Implement facility condition assessment recommendations
• Bogert Pool
3) Improve Parks and Recreation amenities (AN' inn /Dingman/Kukulski/(.ommission)
a) Complete the recreation and aquatics facility feasibility study
b) Parks, trails and outdoor recreation bond
4) Complete an Integrated Water Resource Plan (Arkell /Ilixson)
a) Develop a strategy to purchase additional water rights
5) Create a storm water utility (ArkelVHixson)
6) Enhance Downtown Development Opportunities (Fontenot /Arkell/liixson)
a) Collaborate with the Downtowm Partnership, Montana Department of Transportation and Transportation Coordinating Committee to finalize design and
implement the Downtown Urban Route Transformation Project
b) Facilitate development of a downtown hole) as identified in the downtown development plan.
7) Support Gallatin College Programs (Commission/Kukulski)
a) Approve 2013 fiscal year budget that includes 1.5 mills for Gallatin College programs.
b) Gain regional support and request a county wide levy for Gallatin College Programs (1.5 mills)
8) Implementation of the community climate action plan (Rosenberry /Meyer/NCAT Intern)
a) Complete Branding and Outreach Plan (Community Working Group)
b) Complete the Idle -Free Bozeman campaign (Community Working Group)
c) Begin the Commercial Building Benchmarking program (Community Working Group)
d) Begin the 10% Energy Reduction Challenge (Community Working, Group, 2013)
e) Work to bring LED Lighting to city streets, parks, and facilities
I) Promote Recycling R. Composting programs (partnerships with City/Schools/MSU)
g) Scope Alternative Energy potential at City Facilities. (Energy Perfomtance Contractors, WRF Con- generation, Solar Hot Water.)
9) Develop a legislative agenda for 2013 (Commission /Kukulski)
Tier II
10) Research "Buy local" initiative
11) Enhance Bozeman Creek
1. Bogert Park
2. Rouse Ave reconstruction
3. City hall Parking
12) Adopt the international Building Maintenance Code
13) Address Senior Center parking