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Minutes - 03/02/1995 Workshop COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING MINUTES March 2, 1995 TAPE READING DATE. PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC OFFICE MEETING ROOM, 2079 PROGRESS WAY, CITY OF WOODBURN, COUNTY OF MARION, STATE OF OREGON, MARCH 2, 1995. CONVENED. At 5:30 p.m., Mayor Kirksey convened the workshop session for the purpose of discussing Council goals. ROLL CALL. Mayor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Kirksey Chadwick Figley Hagenauer Jennings Pugh Sifuentez Present Present Present Present Present Present (6:10 p.m.) Present staff Present: city Administrator Childs, Public Works Director Tiwari, Park Director Holly, Community Development Director Goeckritz, Library Director Sprauer, Police Chief Wright, Finance Director Gritta, city Recorder Tennant Also in attendance: Marv Himmel, Facilitator Shelby Case, Woodburn Independent Facilitator Himmel provided informational background on the goal setting process which involves 3 steps - 1) Identifying goals, 2) Staff reviewing those goals to analyze impact and action planning, and 3) the budget process to achieve the goals. He noted that the goals should drive the budget process and not be driven by the budget process. Lastly, implementation and periodic updates complete the cycle. Prior to this workshop, the Council and staff had prepared short and long-term goals which were summarized by Mr. Himmel into categories. Prior to reviewing this summary, the Mayor, council and staff each provided a description of their individual goals for the community. The following is a list of goals that the Council would like to see over the next two years. During the discussion process, the staff provided background and technical information to assist the Council in establishing their goals. PARKS AND RECREATION: 1) Complete Phase I of Centennial Park 2) Accessibility and maintain cleanliness and safety in the Parks and other public buildings 3) Parks Master Plan - may involve neighborhoods; teen center; private developments; bike/pedestrian paths Plge 1 - Council Workshop Meeting Minutes, March 2, 1995 '1'- . _"._...__..,...,~..,..._,."..,..._.___~_,. ,"."'" _ __~.,.__,_h'~_",__,.,,"_ . 11 I COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING MINUTES March 2, 1995 Tll.PE READING VOLUNTEERS: 1) policies and procedures guide for appointees and volunteers TRANSPORTATION: 1) Adopt a Comprehensive Transportation Plan and begin its implementation - would include mass transit, fast rail, and interchange area 2) Lobbying for a second interchange STREET IMPROVEMENT: 1) Repair roads and pave unpaved roads - involves review and reprioritizing projects; establishing priorities and policies LIABILITY/NEIGHBORHOODS: 1) Continue to vigorously enforce existing ordinances and seek effective ways to maintain the livability and quality of neighborhoods BEAUTIFICATION: 1) Develop an inventory of opportunities and strategies for City beautification ADOPT A STREET PROGRAM: 1) Enact a program that involves litter pick-up and recognition to volunteers UTILITIES - WASTEWATER: 1) Adopt a Facilities Plan and sell bonds UTILITIES - WATER: 1) Develop a Waster Master Plan DOWNTOWN: 1) Explore options and opportunities for enhancing the viability of the downtown area - may include tax incentives for improvements, other miscellaneous improvements, reduction in Transportation Impact Fees (TIF) NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH PROGRAMS: 1) Actively promote neighborhood watch programs within the community HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION: 1) Activate the Commission and implement policies and programs EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION: 1) start an employee recognition program by and from the City council Page 2 - Council Workshop Meeting Minutes, March 2, 1995 ""-,--,,,_.,,-~-,,"'--"'.~-"""""""'--'~'--" ....,....~ "._--.__...._',.~'~-~-~- '" . COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING MINUTES March 2, 1995 TAPE K~ADING At the conclusion of the goal setting process, it was noted that the next step would be for the staff to analyze the goals and prepare a report for Council review. The workshop concluded at 10:00 p.m.. APPROVED~~~ CY A. KIRKSEY, MAY R i ATTEST f1l~-;;:~ Mary T nant, Recorder City of Woodburn, Oregon Page 3 - Council Workshop Meeting Minutes, March 2, 1995 - -