HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-07-19-I05 Council Goals and Priorities, Strategic Plan FY2021-22AGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: July 19, 2021
AGENDA ITEM:Consideration of approval of a resolution approving City of Waukee
FY2021-2022 Strategic Plan
FORMAT:Resolution
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: The proposed resolution formally approves the
FY2021-2022 priorities, giving direction to City staff on those projects
that are considered by the City Council to be of greatest importance.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT:
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT:
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution.
ATTACHMENTS: I. Proposed Resolution
PREPARED BY:Becky Schuett
REVIEWED BY:
PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION –
NAME OF PUBLICATION:
DATE OF PUBLICATION:
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THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION 2021-
APPROVING CITY OF WAUKEE FY2021-2022 STRATEGIC PLAN
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee, Iowa is a duly organized municipality within Dallas County;
AND,
WHEREAS, over the course of several work session meetings, the Waukee City Council
discussed strategic planning priorities and goals for Fiscal Year 2021-2022, attached hereto as
Exhibit A.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Waukee City Council in session this
19th day of July, 2021, that it hereby approves the City of Waukee FY2021-2022 Strategic Plan.
____________________________
Courtney Clarke, Mayor
Attest:
___________________________________
Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk
RESULTS OF VOTE: AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN
Anna Bergman Pierce
R. Charles Bottenberg
Chris Crone
Larry R. Lyon
Ben Sinclair
EXHIBIT A
Mayor and City Council Priorities
Policy Agenda for 2021-22
Top Priorities
1.Partner with adjacent communities to enhance the greenbelt into a three-
community recreational corridor
2.Collaborate with metro cities to meet Waukee’s long-term water supply
needs
3.Acquire land and approve a development agreement for an affordable
housing project
4.Prepare a master plan for the acquisition and development of greenspace
5.Define and implement the leadership/management succession planning
6.Complete a comprehensive review of utilities with recommendations on
future actions
7.Initiate the process to design the public safety building
8.Update and implement the economic development action plan
High Priorities
9.Implement the plan for the annexation of properties in Hunter Hollow
10.Create an environmental sustainability plan for the community
11.Identify opportunities for the City to implement green initiatives in City
operations
12.Prepare a strategy to increase the level of sports tourism in Waukee
13.Strengthen the relationships and increase the levels of collaboration with
the City’s economic development partners
14.Actively engage in the development of the KeeTown Loop entertainment
district
15.Conduct an assessment of options for increasing the number of water
venues
Mayor and City Council Priorities
Management Agenda for 2021-22
Top Priorities
1.Prepare a future gas supply purchase plan
2.Recommend policy direction on the Safe Routes to Schools plan
3.Finalize the University Avenue alignment
4.Update the major streets sequencing and financing plan
5.Write a City facilities and buildings management plan
6.Monitor Apple data center development
7.Complete Triumph Park construction and implement the business plan
High Priorities
8.Provide a report on Kettlestone development
9.Issue an update on the Hickman traffic signals and traffic flow
10.Prepare a comprehensive long-term technology plan
11.Review water and waste water rates
12.Enhance regional/metro partnerships