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City Council Work Session
Monday, January 13, 2025, 5:00 PM
City Council Chambers | 2780 Kelley Parkway, Orono, MN 55356
952-249-4600 /oronomn.gov
Roll Call
Work Session Item
Council Goals and Priorities
Adjournment
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Date: January 13, 2025 Item:
Presenter: Adam Edwards, City Administrator / Engineer
Section: Work Session Item
Title: Council Goals and Priorities
1.Purpose:
The purpose of this item is for the council and staff to discuss goals for the upcoming term. With
an almost entirely new council there is an opportunity to review the existing overarching Mission,
Vision and Goals as well as establish some short term goals for the upcoming term / year.
2.Background:
There are several key documents that guide how the city establishes goals and priorities. They
include:
A. In 2019 the city council established the following overarching mission vision and goals for the
city.
Mission. The city of Orono will provide effective guidance through public policy established
from citizen involvement, by empowering staff to implement best practices to prepare Orono for
any challenges of the future and by ensuring a positive customer experience, superior municipal
services and provide a safe community for the residents, businesses and customers to live, work
and play in.
Vision. To be the residential community of choice and remain widely recognized for its
preservation of natural rural beauty, quality of life, and recreational assets.
Goals.
To provide consistent high levels of c ustomer service to our residents and balance the
enforcement of city codes
To maintain sustainable funding for infrastructure while maintaining a stable tax levy
To create a culture of continuous improvement by providing efficient and reliable
government services
To adopt best practices into city processes to ensure the high quality services are provided
in an ever-changing environment
B. The 2040 Community Management Plan.
The purpose of this plan is to document and reinforce the established goals, policies
and principles of the City of Orono as a guide for orderly and economic private
development and public improvement in the years ahead. Major emphasis is on the
needs and involvement of people. The Plan discusses how people can manage their
environment, how people have become involved with municipal decisions, how
people can create and continue the lifestyle and community that we know as Orono.
Link to Plan
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C. The City Code. Link to Code
D. Other references. There are several good summary references available from the League of
Minnesota cites that summarize state statute and offer best practices.
Handbook for Minnesota Cities Chapter 6: Elected Officials and Council Structure and Role
The Minnesota Mayors Handbook, 2024
3.Summary:
Discussion Points:
1. Would the Council like to revisit the City's Mission, Vision and Goals?
2. What goals does the Council have for 2025? The following are some items staff gleaned from
our new council in briefs and interactions since election.
a. Develop an Elected Official's procedures and code of conduct?
b. Adopt a special election ordinance?
c. Negotiate a contract to provide fire service to Long Lake?
d. Review the Parks Strategic Plan?
e. Other?
COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED
Discussion.
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