COUNCIL GOALS

City Council adopts goals to address long-term issues of significance to the community and to set a vision. The goals guide the work of the city staff and council itself to prioritize workflow, budgeting decisions and objectives.

GROW AND ENHANCE ROSEMOUNT

AGGRESSIVELY pursue retail and commercial opportunities in existing and future development areas.
CONTINUE partnership with third party retail marketer to increase successes in business attraction efforts.
EXPAND housing, business and employment opportunities city-wide, with emphasis on commencing phase 1 at UMore park, as well as opportunities in the Business Park.
FINALIZE assessment of the community's recreation amenity needs and pursue projects accordingly, including the completion of previously scheduled park improvements.
RESPOND to and consider implementation of the Municipality Facility Needs assessment for future public facility needs.

ENGAGE THE PUBLIC: Increase civic engagement Initiatives

ENHANCE the city's marketing and social media efforts, including consideration of branding strategies to better promote and engage stakeholders with accurate information.
EXPAND existing engagement efforts (OpenGov, social media, etc.) and pursue additional technologies and best practices.
INTRODUCE new opportunities to engage with all residents, including monthly Council open houses and other "pop-up" outreach efforts.
OUTREACH to neighborhood associations, faith groups and other opinion leaders to ensure City communications / strategies remain relevant.

DEVELOP THE ORGANIZATION: Attract, Retain and Grow Employees

BUILD a highly skilled workforce by providing professional development and training opportunities to staff.
UTILIZE technology and partnerships to improve efficiencies and workloads.
COMPLETE annual employee review to include discussions of employee growth and development goals.
PURSUE succession planning and positional mentorship across all departments, specifically in areas of expected change.