HomeMy WebLinkAboutStudy Session Agenda Packet 11-21-16STUDY SESSION AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
7500 W. 29th Ave.
Wheat Ridge CO
November 21. 2416
6:30 p.m.
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Citizen Comment on Agenda Items
1. Staff Report(s)
2. City Council Retreat Discussion
3. Elected Officiais' Report(s)
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Memorandum
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Patrick Guff, City Manager
DATE: November 1'7, 2016
SUBJECT: City Council Retreat Discussion
City Council has expressed interest in organizing a retreat in the coming months. Suggested topics
for the retreat have included a review, discussion and update of the 2005 Neighborhood
Revitalization Strategy (NRS) and an update or affirmation of the current City Council Vision and
Goals.
In order to schedule and plan the appropriate amount of time for a retreat, staff is requesting further
direction from City Council on the retreat format and agenda. Attached are the current Vision and
Goals that were reaffirmed at the last City Council retreat on March 21 and 22, 2014.
Attachment:
1. Vision and Goals
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Wheat Ridge
Vision 2025
WHEAT RIDGE
is a BEAUTIFUL CITY (A)
and a COMMUNITY FOR FAMILIES. (B)
WHEAT RIDGE
has GREAT NEIGHBORHOODS,,,
VIBRANT ACTIVITY CENTERS (D)
MULTI MODAL TRANSPORTATION, and is
COMMITTED TO ENVIRONMENTAL
STEWARDSHIP.tra
WHEAT RIDGE RESIDENTS
enjoy an ACTIVE, HEALTHY LIFE STYLE,(F)
and HOMETOWN FEELING AND PRIDE. (c)
WHEAT RIDGE —
A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE, WORK t& PLAY!
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Vision 2025
Guiding Principles
PRINCIPLE A BEAUTIFUL CITY
Means
1. Well maintained streets, ROW, sidewalks and streetscapes provide a positive first
impression.
2. Well maintained, attractively designed commercial areas, including signs, invite
people to stop, to shop, to enjoy.
3. Public buildings, facilities and parks are well maintained and personally inviting.
4. Distinctive, consistent gateways signify the entrance to Wheat Ridge.
5. New developments are designed for visual appeal and sustainability.
&. Property owners take responsibility for maintaining and upgrading the appearance of
buildings, homes, and landscaping.
PRINCIPLE B COMMUNITY FOR FAMILIES
10- Means
I . All generations are welcome, valued and working together.
2. Young families make the choice to live and to invest in Wheat Ridge.
3. Services and amenities are available for the family within the City.
4. Housing, transportation, and services support seniors aging in place.
5. Multi family generations live in the city.
6. Families feel safe and secure any location in the city.
7. Public schools draw families to Wheat Ridge due to the quality of education and
unique prog►rains (A-1 Status).
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PRINCIPLE C GREAT NEIGHBORHOODS
10- Means
I . Each neighborhood has a sense of identity and pride with neighbors sharing
responsibility for appearance and safety.
2. Each neighborhood has a "community gathering place(s)" inhere residents meet each
other.
3. Neighborhoods are pedestrian friendly and walkable.
4. Neighborhoods have a high percentage of homeownership.
s. Residents are investing in maintaining, upgrading and modernizing their homes.
[�. Residents have a choice of neighborhoods: traditional urban, large lot suburban,
mixed use developments.
7. Traditional neighborhood commercial businesses are walkable and serve the needs of
residents.
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PRINCIPLE U VIBRANT ACTIVITY CENTERS
10, Mems
i . "Cabelas" Center: Destination Detail
• Cabelas
• Supporting major retail businesses
• Restaurants
?. I-70 and Ward: Big Box Retail
• Major "big" boxes)
• Supporting small retail
• Link to agt-iculturelnurseries
3. 1-70 and Kipling: regional Office and Residential
• Employment center
• Residential opportunities within Office Park
• Major, mid rise office buildings
• Retail and restaurant
4. Wadsworth (35"' to 44`x'): Town Center
• Retail
• Restaurants
• Small shops
• Residential opportunities
• Professional offices
5. Kipling and 38`': Neighborhood Commercial/ Leisure
• Park
• Recreation Center
• Small retail businesses
• Restaurants
• Residential opportunities
0. 38"' Corridor: Main Street
• Serving neighborhoods
• Restaurants
• Shops
• Residential opportunities
7. Station (Ward and 52"d): Transit Oriented Development
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PRINCIPLE E MULTI MODAL TRANSPORTATION
► Means
I . Residents and businesses have convenient access to major highways and interstate
system.
2. Residents have access to and make a choice to use FasTracks, and local
transportation options.
3. Residents and visitors have convenient parking and easy access to centers and
commercial businesses.
4. Residents have a choice of transportation modes with predictable travel times.
5. Multi use hike system and trails connect neighborhoods, parks and activity centers,
and link the region.
6. Streets and highways are well maintained and attractive.
PRINCIPLE F ACTIVE, HEALTHY LIFE STYLE
i Means
1. Recreation programs and services are responsive to the needs of each generation.
2. Multi use trails are used for biking, walking, jogging.
3. Wheat Ridge has a reputation that it supports personal wellness and fitness.
4. City works with the Hospital to develop programs to promote personal and
community wellness.
5. Top quality parks provide a variety of venues and are integrated into our
neighborhoods and active centers.
6. Fresh foods and urban gardening opportunities are available within the city.
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PRINCIPLE G HOMETOWN FEELING AND PRIDE
► Means
1. City government is responsive to the needs of residents, and is trusted by residents.
2. Residents are well informed and engaged in a governance process in which different
points of view are respected.
3. Public and community gathering spaces bring people together.
4. Neighbors know and help neighbors, and contribute to the community.
5. History and heritage are respected, valued and celebrated.
6. Residents receive personalized, friendly services from businesses and gu\ erntnent.
7. New residents make Wheat Ridge their hometown.
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City of Wheat Ridge
Goals 2019
Financially Sound City Providing Exceptional Service
Choice of Desirable Neighborhoods
Economically Viable Commercial Areas
More Attractive 'Wheat Ridge
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GOAL 1 I FINANCIALLY SOUND CITY PROVIDING
EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE
Objectives
OWectiue 1 Adequate revenues to support defined core city services and service
levels
Ub `ectiWell maintained city infrastructure and facilities
Ob'ectir e} _ Maintained a professional city workforce dedicated to serving Wheat
Ridge community
Objective 4 Reserves consistent with defined city policy
Objective 5 More diverse revenue sources to support service delivery and
infrastructure maintenance
tObjectiae 6 Expanded city tax base through strategic investment to expand the local
economy
Short -Term Challenges and Opportunities
I . Deternxining core service priorities
2. National recession and its impact on city revenues
3. Limited city revenue sources
4. Citizens understanding of taxes, city revenues and services
5. Growing anti tax attitude
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GOAL 2 CHOICE OF DESIRABLE NEIGHBORHOODS
110- Objectives
Objective 1 I Increased homeownership
Objective 2 Upgraded quality of the housing stock
Objective 3 Increased diversity of housing types and prices
Objective 4 1 Improved quality and reputation of Wheat Ridge public schools (with
Jefferson County School District)
Objective 5 Upgraded neighborhood public infrastructure
Ob'ective 6 Improved walkability, bike friendly neighborhoods
F Short -Term Challenges and Opportunities
1, High percentage of rental properties in single family neighborhoods
2. Personal property rights vs. community and neighborhood benefit
3. Younger families investing in their homes
4. Aging housing stock with potential for upgrade and modernization
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GOAL 3 I ECONOMICALLY VIABLE COMMERCIAL
AREAS
110Objectives
Ob`ective 1 Retention and growth of current local businesses
Objective Attraction of major businesses/employers
Objective ?l People coming to Wheat Ridge to work, shop, live
Objective 4 Attraction of new small businesses (anon retail)
Objective 5 Improve city infrastructure to support businesses
■ Shot -t-1 erne Challenges and Opportunities
1. Instability in Mayor -Council; Management Staff
2. Demographics in the community
3. National recession and private sector's willingness to invest
4. Closing the deal during difficult economic times
5. Private sector's access to capital
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GOAL 4 MORE ATTRACTIVE WHEAT R I D(; E
► Objectives
Object ir'e 1 More attractive,. better maintained and occupied commercial centers and
buildings
Objective 2 11+'lore attractive apartment complexes with owners investing in upgrades
and maintenance
Objective 3 Well maintained streets, streetscapes and rights-of-way
Objective 4 Distinctive gateways signifying the entrances to Wheat Ridge
Objective S Well maintained single family homes with owners investing in
maintenance and upgrades
10, Short -Tei -m Challengres and 01)1)ortunities
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2. Non-descript entrances to the city
3. Irresponsible property owners who are not investing in maintenance or upgrades
4. Funding and resources for programs and projects to make the city more attractive
5. Aging commercial center& buildings and residential units
G. Low income home maintenance and upgrades
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