Administration
Fiscal Year 2024
Program Overview
Enhance the quality of life through implementation of the City's Strategic Plan.
Accomplishments
Successfully lobbied for $22 million in State Bonding funds to support WWTP expansion project,
Began the implementation of Culture work plan- all hands meeting, employee recognition, work with Leadership team
Completed negotiations for two-year contracts with IUOE, MN PEA ( Sgts and Patrol) and IAAF.
Completed negotiations for updated franchise agreements with Xcel Energy and CenterPoint energy
Developed a City Council approved Crisis Communication plan
Improved public outreach through various methods, social media, community e-newsletter and improved internal communications through an
Employee newsletter including monthly admin Keynote message
Updated three-year Strategic Plan
Began Website navigation and content review and redesign
Full implementation of OpenGov software, citizen services, See Click Fix, Cartegraph.
Continued partnerships and collaborations with Steele County- transportation, School district - joint use of chambers and OPU
Hired Public Works Director
Goals
Develop strategy for prioritizing all city needs -facilities, equipment, and infrastructure.
Analyze organizational structure
Continue with Culture work plan for employees.
Implement community wide branding
Continue community engagement efforts including possible citizen satisfaction survey
Continue lobbying efforts for 29th avenue, Sales tax, LGA