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March 3Minutes of the Centerville City Council work session held Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. in the Centerville City Council Chambers, 250 North Main, Centerville, Utah. MEMBERS PRESENT STAFF OR OTHER CITY GOAL SETTING WORK SESSION – 2009 Mayor Russell reported that March 24, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. is currently scheduled for a budget work session that will be attended by the department heads. This work session is traditionally done each year at the beginning of the budget season and gives the department heads an opportunity to express their objectives and the financial needs in their departments. In preparation for this goal-setting meeting, the Council members submitted suggested goals to the City Manager, who then listed the suggested goals under six headings: transportation/traffic; community development/planning; Whitaker Museum; parks and recreation; emergency management; and miscellaneous. Each Council member then rated these suggested goals in advance of this meeting, and the City Manager consolidated their ratings via a point system—the higher the points, the higher priority given to the goal by Council members collectively. The results of that rating process are reflected on the attachment to these minutes, entitled “2009 Goal-Setting Process—Goals Suggested by Council Members.” That document also identifies current Council goals/priorities “already programmed/in progress” in each category. The Council members also received in advance of this meeting the strategic goals submitted by each department head. Mayor Russell led the Council through a review and discussion of the consolidated ratings for the remainder of the work session. The Council’s priorities, as determined during that discussion, are summarized below in each of the six categories. The department heads will be given these priorities and asked to explain at the March 24 Budget Work session how they intend to support these priorities in their budget requests for FY 2010. Transportation/Traffic The Council did not add any new goals in this category to those already in progress, but agreed the idea of possibly taking over ownership of Main Street could be considered at some point in the future. Community Development/Planning The Council reviewed the attached matrix prepared by Cory Snyder, identifying major projects underway or yet to begin in 2009, including his recommended priorities (A, B, C) among this list. The Council agreed generally with this list and prioritization and added the preparation of a master plan for use of RDA tax increment as a goal in the planning area. It was also agreed that development incentives would be considered as a part of the “West Side EDA Study.” The Council also agreed to take a field trip in May to look at the hillside area and discuss its potential for development of public or private uses. Whitaker Museum The Council did not agree on any goals in this area at this time, but acknowledged there would be an opportunity to do this after the Museum Board presents their long-range plan and budget request to the Council on March 17. Parks and Recreation It was acknowledged that the City has a Parks Capital Improvement Plan that should continue to be followed. That plan includes development of the Parrish Creek Parkway (currently underway); improvement of trails; and expansion of the Community Park (planning phase is underway by the Parks and Recreation Committee). There was no consensus on whether to pursue the purchase of additional property for parks, other than the current plan to purchase the two parcels between City Hall and Founders Park when those become available. There was some discussion about whether to make recreation programs entirely self-sustaining, but no agreement to alter the current degree of subsidy. Staff were reminded of the intent to enhance the Bamberger Parkway landscaping in a few spots and to plant more trees and shrubs along Deuel Creek (Porter Lane) between Main Street and 250 West. Emergency Management The Council agreed that addressing the Centerville Canyon debris flow hazard is a very high priority. In 2009 this includes completing a study of this hazard and developing a funding plan. It was noted that the City has an Emergency Exercise Plan for 2009, but Councilman Wright said he would like to see an Emergency Exercise Plan that extends over several years. The discussion about whether to hire a dedicated Emergency Management Coordinator/Manager will continue during the FY 2010 Budget process. Miscellaneous In addition to the goals/priorities already in progress, the Council agreed on two others from the list of suggested goals: maintain a fiscally conservative budget; and develop a plan for how the City/RDA will support UTOPIA. At 6:55 p.m. the meeting was adjourned. 3-17-09 2009 Goal-Setting Process Ratings Other suggested goals: Community Development/Planning Other suggested goals: Whitaker Museum Parks and Recreation Other suggested goals: Emergency Management Other suggested goals: Miscellaneous Other suggested goals:
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