Edmond City Council 2014 Strategic Plan

S T R AT E G I C P L A N EDMOND CIT Y COUNCIL

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CURRENT GOALS

FUTURE GOALS

< 2 years

1. Complete the Hotel/Conference Center 2. Complete an effective Edmond Plan IV update (2014) that will incorporate the following plans:

1.

> 2 years

Continue development to become a destination to experience art, entertainment, amateur sporting events and outdoor recreation, including possible development of a performing arts center

a. Parks and Trails Plan

b. Drainage Master Plan

2. Consider development of a voter-approved revenue stream/capital funding plan for 2017 and beyond

c. Bicycle Master Plan

3. Continuing economic development of the I-35 corridor

d. Master Transportation Plan

4. Promote Edmond as a livable community with access to recreation and transportation, with developed walkable and usable spaces, including:

e. Green Infrastructure (to include addressing

preservation of tree canopy and native vegetation in landscape code) 3. Promote Edmond’s uniqueness and history, including:

a. Exploring development along Historic Route 66

b. Fund and complete a comprehensive plan for a pedestrian-friendly downtown, UCO campus and residential areas.

a. Participation in Association of Central Oklahoma Governments’ Master Planning

b. Development of bike and multi-use trails

5. Explore a full-service second library

4. Promote a successful business mix:

a. Edmond Economic Development Authority to promote the economic incentive plan

b. Support current businesses by marketing our community and identifying and attracting a

diversified business mix

c. Encourage Public / Private partnerships where appropriate

“Setting a goal is not the main thing. It is deciding how you will go about achieving it and staying with that plan.”

5. Support the City’s internal Sustainability Plan 6. Implement Phase 1 of Intelligent Traffic System 7. Maintain current city revenue stream 8. Create a unified brand to enhance communication with citizens

– Tom Landry

PERFORMANCE TARGETS 1. Operate City of Edmond General Fund Budget with 10% minimum general fund balance 2. Pursue engineering on long-range transportation improvements to maximize our efforts to secure grant funds 3. Continue water conservation efforts and pursuit of additional water supply resources 4.

Work with Edmond Economic Development Authority to engage in aggressive economic development through research of demographic information to create more local jobs and expand innovative public/ private initiatives and strategic partnerships

5.

Evaluate boards and commissions performances annually. Establish consistency in the operations of boards and commissions through orientation, training, and staff support

6. Conduct biannual citizen survey

GENER AL COUNCIL POLICIES 1.. . . .

Extend, maintain and communicate City Council Strategic Plan for Edmond through semi-annual reviews in May/June and updates and modifications in October/November for the next calendar year

2.. Encourage and support cultural and historic activities . in the community that are diverse and easily accessible . for citizens including children and the disabled 3.. Utilize input from boards and commissions and . communicate their activities; initiate and encourage . citizen and organization involvement 4.. Maintain an efficient development process and . encourage utilization of technology in existing and . future infrastructure to implement smart growth 5.. . . .

Work with Edmond Economic Development Authority to engage in aggressive economic development and expand innovative public /public and public/private initiatives and strategic partnerships

6.. . . . .

Continue to develop and strengthen partnerships with University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond Public Schools System and Francis Tuttle Technology Center to encourage equitable and informative partnerships in relationship to growth and future infrastructure needs

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Maintain the City of Edmondâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s green resources through beautification of parkways, medians and public spaces.

Promote green infrastructure and preservation of our watersheds, including useful preservation of natural areas

8.. Pursue national, regional and local legislative goals . and partnerships to achieve the highest level of . service for constituents 9.. Continue to provide comprehensive public safety, . emergency planning and proactive safety . communication and education 10.. Promote affordable housing in Edmond 11.. Continue Edmondâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s participation in preserving . and protecting the environment for future gener . ations by being good stewards of our resources 12.. Promote healthy and diverse lifestyles, neighbor . hoods and recreational resources 13.. Continue proactive growth in Edmond Electric . load factor to improve return on investment 14.. Engage the community using various media, . including improved website

M AYO R & C I T Y C O U N C I L

Darrell Davis | Ward 3 Elizabeth Waner | Mayor Pro Tem, Ward 2 Charles Lamb | Mayor Nick Massey | Ward 4 Victoria Caldwell | Ward 1

OUR VISION

OUR CORE VALUES

Edmond strives to be a diverse and innovative hometown committed to excellence through leadership, balanced growth and cooperation. These high standards will only be accomplished in full partnership with the community.

Truth | We seek the truth and allow for fair and thorough deliberation.

OUR MISSION The Edmond City Council leads by setting policy for City direction, by balancing growth and by serving as stewards of assets for today’s, as well as tomorrow’s, community and citizens.

Integrity | We operate on the foundation of trust by honoring honest and open discussion with each other and our citizens.

Proactive | We believe in visionary leadership by creating opportunities for the citizens of Edmond to grow and define their community.

Communication | We provide opportunities for diverse expression of thought and dialogue.

Service | We believe in nurturing and advancing a united partnership between the Council, the City Staff and our Citizens.

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Accountability | We have high standards with regard to our monetary responsibilities, actions and performance and we hold ourselves accountable to these high standards.