The West Linn City Council met on March 6 – 7, 2009 to develop City Council goals for 2009. Goals should be accomplished by December 31, 2009. In some cases, goals will continue through 2010.
Council Goal: Community Facilities
Police Station
Secure an option on suitable land for a police station
Obtain a conceptual design plan and cost to build a police station on identified land
2010 Goal: Refer to voters and if approved, begin building the facility
Aquatic Center
Secure an option on suitable land for an aquatic center
Obtain a conceptual design plan and cost to build and operate an aquatic center on identified land
2010 Goal: Refer to voters and if approved, begin building the facility
Parks & Recreation Capital Plan
Approve a five-year capital plan that is consistent with the Parks Master Plan and complete the first two years of the plan
Council Goal: Planning & Sustainability
Stafford Area
Advocate effectively on behalf of the City of West Linn: engage the public and speak with one voice on the City’s position
Comprehensive Plan & Community Development Code
Develop staff and Planning Commission priorities for updating/improving both documents for review by the City Council
Prioritization by City Council of Comprehensive Plan and Community Development Code improvements
Sustainability
Consider inclusion of sustainability concepts in all City policy documents
Direct the Sustainability Advisory Board, with assistance from the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, to recommend a community education outreach plan drawing on existing community partners and resources
Create and implement a model sustainability plan in one City department (and possible implementation in other departments)
Council Goal: Economic Development
Creation of an Economic Development Toolkit
Support the Main Street Program
Support the Economic Development Task Force and act on its recommendations
Council Priority: Administrative Professionalism
Finance
Maintain City’s economic viability while preserving the integrity of services
Continue optimal performance while addressing issues as identified in audits
Community Development
Ensure the effectiveness of the Community Development function through implementation of a continuous improvement program
Utilities
Create a financial plan for the future of the water system
Council Priority: Community Relations
Customer Service
Provide training opportunities to staff to ensure optimal customer service
Hire and retain talented employees who perform good work
Outreach
City Council members to visit all Neighborhood Association and Citizen Advisory Group meetings on a rotating schedule
City Council to provide assistance and coordination to Neighborhood Associations and Citizen Advisory Groups to ensure that all groups understand their roles, responsibilities, and expectations
City Council members to proactively write letters and commentary for the local newspaper
City staff to contribute letters and information as needed for the local newspaper and other communications tools
Adopt a clear City Council statement of the purposes and expectations of Neighborhood Associations
Support a facilitated process for Neighborhood Associations to agree on recommended bylaws, rules, and/or guidelines consistent with the Council’s purposes and expectations statement.
