Reports from City Personnel

Mayor/Council/Staff Questionnaire Responses III. Significant Minor Projects, Initiatives, or Programs (Next 60 Months) A. Infrastructure & Utilities • General street maintenance (crackfilling, dips, broken panels) • Planning for water/sewer expansion upgrades • Planning for traffic/road expansions • Sealcoat/pave South Park Road, 340th Street, and shoulders on RFR • Pave or sealcoat graveled portions of Public Works facility • Generators for Water Tower and Well #3 • Comminutor/grinder for Park Road lift station • Paint Water Tower with new logo and lighting • Upgrade IT system at City Hall • Continue GIS mapping of utilities B. Parks & Recreation Enhancements • Increase recreation programming and park upgrades (trash receptacles, robotic line painter) • Construction of restrooms at Deerview Park and auxiliary fields • Splash pad at Deerview Park • Second dog park • Improve all current ball diamonds • Pave Trailhead parking lot off RFR • Update recreation trail plan (expansion, signage, mapping) • Stock detention/retention ponds • Purchase land for park expansions and for long-term success/growth of City C. Community Engagement & Programs • Emphasis and expand community events (RecFest and similar) • Create committees for volunteer involvement (e.g., Parks & Recreation Committee) • ELL community programs and initiatives • Institute employee wellness program D. Economic Development & Branding • Continue economic development initiatives (marketing, branding, beautification) • Update animal licensing process • Redo garbage and recycling contract E. Sustainability & Innovation • Renewable energy/conservation projects (solar field, flower turbines, rain gardens, native landscaping, tree planting) F. Policy & Administration • HR platform for onboarding, performance reviews, staff training • Initiate rental inspection program with permits • Verified vehicle replacement plan for Fire Department • Increase/improve general efficiencies of all City operations *Highlighted in yellow received the most votes *Highlighted in teal are items that can be resolved by staff or are within an operational budget