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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-035 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2007/03/190 RESOLUTION NO. 07-035 RESOLUTION RECEIVING THE 2006 VISION ST. LOUIS PARK RECOMMENDATONS AND ADOPTING ST. LOUIS PARK STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS - 18 MONTH GUIDE WHEREAS, The City Council and other community partners invited citizens to participate in an appreciative inquiry process to update the Vision for our community, and WHEREAS, many community members worked together in Vision Action Teams to develop goals and recommendations for eight specific vision areas; and WHEREAS, The City Council participated in a workshop on February 23 and 24 and discussed in detail the results of the recent community visioning process and related recommendations and developed specific Strategic Directions as a means to begin to address the community's vision and provide focus for the City Council and city staff over the next 18 months. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. The City Council formally receives the 2006 Vision St Louis Park recommendations as developed by the eight Vision Action Teams and as contained in the Vision Workbook (on file with the City Clerk) with the understanding that these recommendations will be used as a guide for future planning, and 4111 2. The City Council adopts St. Louis Park Strategic Directions — 18 Month Guide (attached as Appendix A); and 3 The City Manager is directed to work with staff to develop the steps and actions necessary to address the Strategic Directions and a plan for communication to our community, partners, action team chairs and staff on Vision; and The ity Council expresses its sincere thanks and appreciation to all the individuals, groups and o ganizations who worked so very hard on the community visioning process. Revie e• fo Administration: City Man: ger Attest: Ceri City Clerk Ado. - • by the City Council March 19, 2007 Ma 'or Resolution No. 07-035 -2- APPENDIX A St. Louis Park Strategic Directions 18 month Guide Adopted March 19, 2007 St. Louis Park is committed to being a connected and engaged community. Focus will be on: • Conducting research to determine what makes a neighborhood organization strong, viable and sustainable with an aim toward increasing and strengthening neighborhoods. • Developing an expanded and organized network of sidewalks and trails. • Promoting regional transportation issues and related dedicated funding sources affecting St. Louis Park including but not limited to Hwy. 100 and SWLRT • Evaluating and investigating additional north/south transportation options for the community. • Increasing use of new and existing gathenng places and ensuring accessibility throughout the community. • Exploring creation of a multi -use civic center, including indoor/winter use. • Directing the Human Rights Commission to examine the Diversity section of Vision St. Louis Park and develop goals/recommendations for actions St. Louis Park is committed to being a leader in environmental stewardship. We will increase environmental consciousness and responsibility in all areas of city business. Focus will be on. • Expanding energy efficiencies in the City's operations. • Educating staff and the public on environmental consciousness, stewardship and best practices. • Working in areas such as the rehab loan program, development projects, permits etc, encourage (and provide incentives where appropriate) green building design (LEED), creation of open spaces, environmental innovations etc. • Preserving, enhancing and providing good stewardship of our parks. • Investigating the need and purpose for an energy/environmental commission. St. Louis Park is committed to providing a well-maintained and diverse housing stock. Focus will be on. • Remodeling and expanding move -up, single-family, owner -occupied homes. • Property maintenance to foster quality housing and community aesthetics • Working towards affordable single-family home ownership throughout the city. St. Louis Park is committed to promoting and integrating arts, culture, and community aesthetics in all City initiatives, including implementation where appropriate.