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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStudy Session Agenda Packet 01-30-17SPECIAL STUDY SESSION AGENDA CITY COUNCIL CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO 7500 W. 29th Ave. Wheat Ridge CO January 30, 2017 6:30 p.m. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to participate in all public meetings sponsored by the City of Wheat Ridge. Call Sara Spaulding, Public Information Officer at 303-235-2877at least one week in advance of a meeting if you are interested in participating and need inclusion assistance. Agenda Approval .L Staff Report(s) 2. Strategic Planning/Retreat Preparation ADJOURNMENT .... ~ ~ .( ... City of ~WlieatBi_dge ~OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER Memorandum TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Patrick Goff, City Manager DATE: January 26, 2017 (for January 30, 2017 Study Session) SUBJECT: Vision and Goals The Mayor and several Councilmembers submitted suggested edits and other comments concerning the current City Vision and Goals. Attached is a single document with all the comments and suggestions included and noted in red. To help you understand the attached document, please keep the following in mind: • All suggested changes were included in the attached document using "Tracked Changes" • Suggestions for the simple addition of words or short phrases to the Vision or Goals were directly inserted into the text in red • Suggestions for large rewrites of certain text are noted in a bullet below the item • Suggested deletions of text are noted in a bullet below the item • Most suggestions were cut and pasted directly from the documents submitted by the Mayor and Council; however, some language may have been edited slightly for clarity purposes • Each bullet under an item is a comment from a separate person on the original language (i.e., bullets that say things like "yes" refer to the original language not the red bulleted comment that precedes it) • Several of the suggestions received from the Mayor and Council are potential action items that may be added to a future work plan rather than edits to the Vision and Goals. Council will be invited to call those out during the retreat on March 4th. The goal of the study session on January 30th is to come to a consensus on a new Vision and set of Goals. If this can be accomplished, the retreat will be used primarily to create a more specific work plan of action items for the next two years to help realize the new Vision and Goals. Attached is also a draft agenda for the retreat on March 3rd and March 4th. Any comments or feedback would be appreciated. Attachments: 1. Vision and Goals with suggested edits 2. Draft Retreat Agenda Wheat Ridge Vision 2025 Wheat Ridge is a beautiful city with: .!._Well maintained streets, ROW, sidewalks, and streetscapes that provide a positive first impression o Strike "that provide a positjye first impression~ is not within City scope. •o Agree with well maintained streets. would like to add something about a comprehensive plan for complete streets for the city. Would also loye to see street scapes and YES to a positive first impression. This would include what our 'identiy' is, whatever that exactly js,, ... some true kind of brand. !._Well maintained, attractively designed commercial areas, including signs, that invite people to stop, shop, and enjoy [Formatted o Strike "well maintained" " ... that invite people to stop. shop. and enjoy" as these are not within City scope .-----[Formatted o Signs. we have talked about a sign program or some type of comprehensive sign guidelines for the city. Many commercial areas ~------------------' could use improvement. but only if those owners will want to participate. Most do howeyer some that complain the most do not want to spend money on their own facilities. •o Add "wayfinding" .!..._Public buildings, facilities, and parks that are well maintained and personally inviting •o I think the city does a great job right now of maintaining the parks. city buildings and facilities. I think we're doinil a great job on +---i Formatted this. However. we do need to recognize the need for newer buildings. For the parks department and the streets maintenance. So ~----------------"' a plan js needed to think about the cost of replacing some of our buildings . .!..._Distinctive, consistent gateways that signify the entrance to Wheat Ridge and identification and wayfindinc that celebrate Wheat Ridge's unique brand. •o We'ye worked on this already but agree that a comprehensive plan of how to continue this is a good jdea. !._New developments that are designed for visual appeal and sustainability o Strike "and sustainability" as this not w'jthin City scope o I do believe most new developments are great and that our architectural standards are good. I personally have no complaints. .---{ Formatted (Formatted Howeyer others might feel some type of architectural standards do not match Wheat Ridge. I feel that we should proceed very carefully in deciding what is acceptable on this, We could push away developers if our standards are too narrow, •o l,~ee with this, but we may need tq_ rpake ~ure that jt is not just dangling here in this section. In the S1<cti_on below re~arcling_ ______ -i Formatted: Font: Cambria Environmental Stewardship, there is an opportunity to expand on sustajoabiljty as an environmental/resource issue. Perhaps ~------------------' here jt js meant to define the built enyjronment as long lasting. or architecturally timeless. • Property owners who take responsibility for maintaining and upgrading the appearance of buildings, homes, and landscaping o Strike this item as it is not within City scope: it is code enforcement's job. o ! gyess if we can figure out how to do this we would solve a lot of problems. White some may want to blame all of this on landlords I veey strongly disagree that there should be dj!Ierent standards for landlords vs. homeowners. There should be the same standards and they should be enforced the same way. Formatted: List Paragraph, Bulleted + Level: 2 + Aligned at: 0.5" + Indent at: 0.75" o J_fundamentall:J£ agree with this. but I wonder if we can reference a Rotentjal partnership. Perhijps this is takeq £a re of ju the Goals ___ -{Formatted: Font Cambria and Objectives There js a code enforcement relationship obviously. but there can also be an incentivized/assjstance relatjonshjp ~------------------' as well. Some of this we have done with Local Works. but we could really focus on helping people make improvements. + ,_ -Formatted: Font: Cambria - - -- - - - - - - - - ---' >---====----~===~~ •---------------------Wheat Ridge is a community for families, in which: !__All generations are welcome, valued, and working together o We do right now have a variety of cenerations. However. with the newer and younger generations they want different thin cs. which has caused friction with some of the more established local families. It's too bad becayse this city WILL NOT continue successfully unless we recognize things will never stay the same. How to convince everyone to work together js the issue. • More Young families make the choice to live. play. and sho:p and to invest and to stay in Wheat Ridge •o Yes. this is what sustainability is about. • A wide range of desjrable Services and amenities are diverse and inclusive and available for the family within the city •o Yes !..._Housing, transportation, and services support seniors aging in place o Rewrite to read: "Housing. transportation. and services support environmental awareness for today's and tomorrow's citizen livability" •o Yes. and the city needs to probably realize this is going to cost in busing. sidewalks, and supporting senior programs. !__Multi-family generations live in the city o Strjke thjs. What does it mean?? Doesn't belong here. _• _Families feel safe and secure in any location in the city Formatted: List Paragraph, Indent Left 1.25" +----i Fonnatted -( Formatted +----( Formatted +---j Formatted +---i Formatted •o Yes. !'ye been amazed this last weekend on comments on social media about how the 'city' is responsible for ~unshots and crime. +--- -i.._F_ormatted ___ ====--------- This js jnsane. Our police enforce laws and for citizens to be so uajaformed thal they think the mayor js responsible for who comes here to live is an indication of the lack of understand of how a cjt;y works. We are NOT here to dictate who lives here. _• _Public schools draw families to Wheat Ridge due to the quality of education and unique programs (A-1 status) o Strike this item as jt is not wjthjn Cjtv scope.j .._ F_o_rm_att_e_d _____________ ~ o This is a difficult one. Of course I agree with the statement We do work with the schools but we cannot tell them what to do. We need to realize schools are a district issue and also a state issue as far as fundim!. I am veey happy with how the district has worked with us with the WREA. The Hub. openinc jn a week. is a great example of how WR has something other parts of leffco do not Also. our druc prevention counselor in our city and how our principals have come toe ether to work together. A lot of great work has already been done on this. • Families ha ye access to resources for mental and emotional health and well-being Wheat Ridge has great neighborhoods, such that: _• _Each neighborhood has a sense of identity and pride with neighbors sharing responsibility for appearances and safety •o Yes. agree with the statement. How to 'make' the neighbors share responsibility ... not sure. +---i.._F_o_rma_tt_e_d _____________ _, _• _Each neighborhood has a "community gathering place" where residents meet each other o Strjke this jtem. How do you define gathering space? Some communjtjes don't want tbem. +---i Formatted o Yes. and how do we support tbem making thjs happen? Programs tbrough Localworks? ~------------------' •o ~e.SP,Quld reinforce b~)ow jn tran~Pft;l!ion the importance of"connectjqg" neighgorhoods and tbese spaces to all the others. ____ --{Formatted: Font Cambria ~------------------' _• _Neighborhoods are pedestrian friendly and walkable o This is already done. +---i.._F_or_m_att_e_d _____________ _, •o Yes. costs money and planning. and yes. a complete streets program. _•_Neighborhoods have a high percent.age of homeownership o We need to proyjde more starter homes and not more rentals. +---!.._Fo_rm_att_e_d _____________ _, •o The fact js that renting will always be a part of the cjt;y. How to engage renters in local issues and take a responsibi1ity jn their own neighborhood is the jssue. _• _Residents are investing in maintaining, upgrading, and modernizing their homes o Yes. and we have great plans to help them do this already. +---[Formatted ~---------------~ _• _Residents have a choice of neighborhoods, traditional urban, large-lot suburban, and mixed use developments o Strike "mixed use" £__ o Yes. we don't have enough choices righ t now. I know there are some tbat hate the jdea of density. but to keep the younger people comini; in (and I do believe th is is something we need to consider). we need more density. •o !._Traditional neighborhood commercial businesses are walkable and serve the needs of residents o This is already done. •o I would love if this were more true. We can't always walk to commercial businesses. ..... ---( Formatted (Formatted Wheat Ridge has vibrant activity centers, including: • femgv_e_"yibrant"asjtjsovgr_used. --- --- -- -n - - - --- - - - - - - ----- -- - - - ----- • Replace "vibrant" with "unjgue." + -'~ -;..F~o-rm_atted __ :_Fo_n_t:_N_o_t_B_ol_d ____ ~~---< • I think this entire set q,fclescriptions should be described with our new marketing efforts. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ·-____________________ -, Formatted: list Paragraph, Bulleted + Level: 1 + Aligned at: O" + Indent at: 0.25" ~Destination Retail at "Cabela's Center" with Cabela's, major retail businesses, and restaurants....!!tl;., o Change Cabela's Center to "Clear Creek Crossing o I support a great center at this location. obviously we can't call it Cabelas any more. But this area could be awesome for oyr city if we are WELCOMING to developers. The city is already welcoming. certain resident 1:roups wrn never be welcomini: to anyone. ~Big Box Retail at 1-70 and Ward with major "big" boxes, small retail, and links to agriculture through nurseries o Strike references to "big box" as big boxes give the wrong image o We need to encourage agricultural nurseries. o Big box stores don't bother me a bjt they are part of our culture and generate great sales tax. We need a great mjx of big box and small busjoess. o Revise to read: "Destjnatjon mixed use center at Clear Creek Cross jng. with ma lor retail businesses. restaurants. office. entertainment. lodging and housing." o Delete this item. ~Regional Office and Residential at 1-70 and Kipling serving as an employment center with residential opportunities within Office Park, major mid-rise office buildings, retail, and restaurants. and recreational opportunities o Chanee Kipline to Ward Road or Ward Road Station. o Strike "residential" and "residential opport1mitjes" as this infrastructure does not support residential. •o I support any changes we can make happen at this intersection and really clean jt up. The hotels are an eyesore and a mess. If they were more upscale and didn't account for so much crime. this area could be l!:reat. But it does need an upgrade with additional restaurants and busjoesses. It's a li:reatlocation. _• _Town Center on Wadsworth between 35th and 44th with retail, restaurants, small ships (small shops), residential opportunities, and professional offices Fonnatted: Font Cambria, Italic ---Formatted +---i Formatted ..._ ---( Formatted o Strike "residential opportunities" as this infrastructure does not support resjdential. •o Ok. I love the small ships idea© But I don't think this area is now a focus, The corner of Wads and 38th will be a welcome change . ..._ --i Formatted But I would focus more on the 38th corridor for Town Center and also the redevelopment of the Safeway block. ~-----------------' _• _Neighborhood Commercial and Leisure at Kipling and 38th, with a park, a recreational center, small retail businesses, restaurants, and residential opportunities o Agree, if we can make it happen •o Delete "and Leisure" _• _Main Street on the 38th Corridor serving neighborhoods with l.a.calrestaurants, shops, and residential opportunities , , o Strike "Main Street on the ... " and "residential opportynjtjes." Where will there by residential opportunities on 38::,hl _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ~" o Yes, continue with the work on 38th, as the lanes are ril!:ht now. and make it more walkable. o Should we wordsmith this, leave t? I suppose it's true but not beinl! actively worked on as a goal. ' ' Formatted Formatted Formatted: Superscript • Formatted: Font: Cambria ' Formatted: Tab stops: Not at 4.75" Formatted !..._Transit-oriented Development at Ward and sznd o This is happening now. o Yes. let's support this as much as we can. -o Delete this item. ..... --i Formatted • J think that the list is~oog I would add 44~ Aye. and 26th and KipHnG,. Also, I would like to_d_iscuss creating_Ja~r "zone~· that capture _ :>-:-. -Formatted: Font: Cambria multiple centers. I think that the largest one js KjpHng 44th. Clear Creek. and sznd -addressjng/leveraging the turn of 170. >-F-o-rma-tt=ed=:=B=ul=le-ted_+_L_f!V_e_l:_1_+_A=l=ig-n~ed-a~t-. -0.-+---< Wheat Ridge has multimodal transportation and environmental stewardship so that: !..._Residents and businesses have convenient access to major highways and the interstate system o Already done •o Agree !..._Residents have access to multiple XXX and make a choice to use FasTracks and local transportation options o Already done o Yes -o J_t:Ji!nk that this shou!_d rejnforce th_e importance ofprnltiple RTD liJii:s. We haveJ1ad to fight to kee_o servjce_ in some of these areas. and it would be good to have this more clearly stated jn the vision. _• _Residents have convenient parking and easy access to centers and commercial businesses o Yes Indent at: 0.25" ...... ---i Formatted .,._ -· -·( Formatted _ --( Formatted: Font: Cambria ..... --i Formatted • Residents have a choice of transportation modes with predictable travel times o Already done [ Formatted o Yes. as much as we can. ~------------------" !..._Multi-use bike system and trails connect to neighborhoods, parks, and activity centers. create a robust system and link the region o Already done ..... ---[._F_o_nna_tted ______________ _. •o Yes. and we need to conyince the people who are against bikes that thjs js needed. _• _Streets and highways are well maintained and attractive o Already done +---[._~_o_rm_a_tt_ed _____________ __, o Support. but CDOT has to help out too • I don't think that environmental stewardshio is adequately addressed here. or below. We peed to discuss what tgis really means to us ____ --i Formatted: Font Cambria and get it in the right place here. in the right measure. I think that one concept that might resonate is: "Being environmental champions ~---------------~ so that future generations can enjoy the Cities critical natural resources" ... anyway. something more. Wheat Ridge is committed to environmental stewardship so that: • Our City shares ja national responsibility to reduce motor vehicle travel. • A city-wide recycling program is enacted • Our city leads its own destiny in matters ofdensit;y. employment. urban agriculture/landscaping • We need to discuss what this means to each council member. For me. it's lookgin at abandoned vehicles, air pollution, emissions. industrial pollution. litter, and water waste. How can we as a cjty be responsible stewards of our envjronment? • Bmmm. maMbe H ri}s_h_and recyclini: pro_sram is f'.{QT such a bad idea, Let's DO IT!!! Vje should make this~ priorjt¥ for 2017.! a main ______ -1 Formatted: Font Cambria trash contract wjth recycling. ~-----------------' • Research other wa:i§ the cill' can_be sustainable. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ --i_F_o_rma_tte_d_: _Fo_n_t_C_a_m_bn_·a ________ __, • Wheat Ridge is committed to environmental stewardship. therefore: • Look at city-wide efforts to encourage environmental stewardship through recycling programs etc. • Offer options or require events to address this topic to a base level, such as having recycling or composting • Work wjth builders to increase recycle of waste/demo and to offer more green options with new building +-----(Formatted: Indent: Lett: 0.5" Wheat Ridge residents enjoy an active, healthy lifestyle through: _• _Recreation programs and services that are responsive to the needs of each generation o Already done -a l personally think we're doing super on this one. We've got to recognize that the money we spend on this is money well spent _• _Multi-use trails that are used for biking, walking. and jogging o Done -o Yes. support!! _• _City support of personal wellness and fitness •o I thjnk we do this already but yes, support _•_City/hospital partnership programs to promote personal and community wellness •o Yes _•_Top-quality parks that provide a variety of venues and are integrated into our neighborhoods and active centers •o We're already awesome at this, _• _Fresh foods and urban gardening opportunities that are available within the city ...... --i Formatted +---i Formatted +---i Formatted +---i Formatted [Formatted o ~e asJ!l_aPfei_need to encpyraze and Sl,Wport more farm-to-table OQJ:!Ortunjties, _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ ___________________ ~>-::.-Formatted: Font Cambria o Support more growers and families to grow their own food. L.ocalworks is doing great on this topic. >-Forma--tt-ed-:-Ta_b_st_o_p_s_: N-o-t-at-4.-75-.. ------ , Formatted '/'------------------< Formatted: Indent Left: 0.25" Wheat Ridge residents enjoy a hometown feeling and pride, as demonstrated by: _• _City government that is responsive to the needs of residents and is trusted by residents o This js not done or felt by our citjzens. .._ --i.__F_o_rm_att_e_d _____________ _, e.o I think we already do this. However. how do we engage the people who want to be part of city government and are not completely turned off by the loud. angry vojces. We need to engage MORE people. _•_Residents who are well informed and engaged in a governance process in which different points of view are respected o Not done. Only specific groups are listened to. •o This is a hard one as people say 'they didn't l<now'. !'ye had people tell me we have to mail them something for every meetim:. How do we reach more people at a reasonable cost. We have a website, articles in papers and connections. social media, At some point. the citizens need to recognize they are the ones who need to WANT to be informed. It's not the city's place or job to hand hold every citizen. The public has to want to take responsibility. I think we do pretty li:Ood on keeping people informed in the ways we can do jt economically, _• _Public and community gathering spaces that bring people together o Needswork •o We need a libraiy with a public gathering place, I would support this fully. !._Neighbors who know and help neighbors and contribute to the community o Needs long-term residents. not renters •o Again. we can't force thjs. people have to want to do this also _• _History and heritage that are respected, valued, and celebrated o Not being done o I think we do this. but maybe more investment jn some way wjth WR Historical Sociecy. However, this is difficult with their current personnel. How do we work on this with a new generation? _• _Residents receiving personalized, friendly services from businesses and government •o I think we do this already !._New residents making Wheat Ridge their hometown and they are welcomed into our community. o Agree +---i Formatted +---i Formatted +---i Formatted -i Formatted •---i Formatted ., •------- Wheat Ridge -A Great Place to Live, Work and Play! ---· ---------~ \ Formatted: List Paragraph, Bulleted + Level: 2 + Aligned at 0.5" + Indent at 0.75", Tab stops: 4.75", Left " ,, ;.-.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~--< ' Formatted: Font Cambria Formatted: List Paragraph, Indent: Left: 2" Goal 1: Financially sound city providing exceptional service !.._Challenge A: Determining core services priorities • What are these now? !.._Challenge B: National recession and its impact on City revenues o Reword this to be more about sustainability o Reword thjs to say "Recession cycles. reeionally and natjonally." o Reword thjs to say "Create Financial future vs. catch up" ~ Delete this item. !.._Challenge C: Limited City revenue sources o Yes. How do we beef up our revenue sources and TIF sources? o Reword this to say "Think in terms of new revenue sources due to e>od future plan nine" -a Delete this item. _• _Challenge D: Citizens' understanding of taxes, City revenues, and services •o I aeree. just no idea how to do jt _• _Challenge E: Growing anti-tax attitude o Education on how to educate citizens on how these Issues work and make sure people get accurage lnformatjon from reliable sources. *Q... 2025 Measure TBD of Success 2020 Measure of Success Objective 1.1 Objective 1.2 Objective 1.3 Objective 1.4 Adequate revenues to support defined core city services and service levels Goals with timeframes that fit with available revenues? Sales tax increase Well maintained city infrastructure and facilities t I r l Maintain a professional city workforce dedicated to serving Wheat Ridge community W Ir Reserves consistent with defined city policy w Objective 1.5 •---i Formatted: Indent Left: 0.93" .... --i Formatted .... ---[ Formatted ----i Formatted .... --i Formatted Objective 1.6 Expanded city tax base through strategic investment to expand the local economy Strike "tbrmu::b s.tratee:h: im~~stment" PRIOR YEAR ACTION ITEMS TO ACHIEVE THIS GOAL STAFF COUNCIL TIMING Investigate increased or new revenue enhancements x x Ongoing; 2E approved Comolete a Ten-Year Infrastructure Plan x Ongoing 2017 KEY ACTIONS TO ACHIEVE THIS GOAL STAFF COUNCIL TIMING Re::illv rHcru<:<: ::i "tnrmw.::itPr ntilitv Whv do we think nnt havinP nnP i<: hPnPfiri::il? __ --i Fonnatted: Font Not Bold YE><:. on i11fr::is1T11ct11rP nbn Goal 2: Choice of desirable neighborhoods !_Challenge A: High percentage of rental properties in single-family neighborhoods o lfwe workwjth renters. this js not an issue. Make code apply to evezyone. don'tsjneJe out rental homes. !_Challenge B: Personal property rights vs. community and neighborhood benefit o This is really not understood. education on this? !_Challenge C: Younger families investing in their homes o Already happening ~ />._re wejdentjfi'.jng thjs as a need or deQcit aq_d tpat's why lt':;,j cb@llen_ee? _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _____________ _ _ • _Challenge D: Aging housing stock with potential for upgrade and modernization o Yes • b 2025 Measure TBD of Success 2020 Measure TBD of Success Objective 1.1 Objective 1.2 Objective 1.3 Objective 1.4 Objective 1.5 Increased homeownership .YfS. ? w i Upgraded quality of the housing stock ??? Objective 1.6 Improved walkability and bike-friendly neighborhoods Yes, bike ped master plan PRIOR YEAR ACTION ITEMS TO ACHIEVE THIS GOAL Identify community/ neighborhood building actions STAFF COUNCIL TIMING x ---i Formatted +-- -i Formatted +-- -i Formatted .. ----i Formatted: Font: Cambria (Formatted Create targeted housing incentive policies ? Not sure how to do that jn thjs market. The market js driying prices up and a cjt;y doesn't dictate the market. Would like to hear ideas on what other citjes haye done with 2017 KEY ACTIONS TO ACHIEVE THIS GOAL x x STAFF COUNCIL x x On hold isr Quarter 2014 7 +---I Formatted: Centered .,.._ ---' Formatted: Indent: Left: O" Formatted Table Goal 3: Economically viable commercial areas !...._Challenge A: Instability in Mayor-Council; management staff o This is just a weird sentence to me. I ~ess the 'Instability' of mayor/councils in.uast must have been blamed on no ----i Formatted commereial areas? I don't eet the sentence and don't aaree. I think our staliis effectjye jn worklni: with commercial ~---------------~ areas. They are held back by other th!n1:5. but not the staff themselves. I really HOPE a developer wouldn't see our dysfunctjonal councU family as a reason not to come here but I'm sure It's considered. I think we're better at.this than jt has been jn past years. However. It could i::et out of hand a~ln easily. I don't think this sentence ls productive and would Vote to take it out •o Need ex:planation !...._Challenge B: Demographics in the community o Again. some people think we can dictate thjs. not true. We need to look at our current demoiuaphics and really realize ----i Formatted how jt plays jnto our development We CAN'T eet a Trader Joe's with our current Education In some way to resjdents ~---------------~ about how much our demoeraphics DETERMINE our commercial areas. To brine the people we say we want to our community. we need to chang:e. and that's the difficult part. o Reword to read: "Creatine job centers & housing that draw hli;ier demographics~ eo Delete this item, ___ . _________ . _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __________ -· _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ --i Formatted: Font Cambria ~---------------~ _• _Challenge C: National recession and private sector's willingness to invest o No relevant any more ----i Formatted o Still a challenge? I would say "cycles" here instead. ~---------------~ o Reword to say "creating dynamic environment around ran station" •o Delete this item. !...._Challenge D: Closing the deal during difficult economic times o Let's continue to be OPEN to development and Gt."I deals closed. instead of driving away developers with ballot jssues ---i Formatted that will only continue to limit our possjbiHtjes. ~---------------__, o Reword to say "Keepim~ public deeply !oyolyed in commercial proiu;ess~ •o Delete this item. _• _Challenge E: Private sector's access to capital o No relevance? ----i Formatted Reword to say "Become a city with environmental sensitivity and smarl planning to draw hil.:her demographics • ~---------------__, Del et em. 2025 Measure TBD ofSuccess -----l~F_or_m_att_ed_:_Fo_n_t_co_lo_r._.R_e_d ________ _, 2020 Measure TBD of Success Objective 1.1 Retention and growth of current local businesses Ob"ective 1.2 m Objective 1.3 People coming to Wheat Ridge to work, shop, live YfS. Objective 1.4 Attraction of new small businesses (non-retail) Strike "(non-retail)" Yes Objective 1.5 Improve City infrastructure to support businesses Yes, alrfadJl bging dgne, PRIOR YEAR ACTION ITEMS TO ACHIEVE THIS GOAL STAFF COUNCIL TIMING Eneage Development and Redevelopment Opportunities ::rnrl "•.mnnrt it x Oneoing Implement 38th Avenue Corridor Plan x On hold I'm dicrnnr>o<>ti ::ihout ~8th Aven11<> ___ --{ Formatted: Superscript Create a multi-modal transportation plan x Ongoing ~ Negotiate a Clear Creek Crossing Development Agreement x tst Quarter 2017 YfS. Assist in revitalization of Applewood Shopping Center x Ongoing Yes Completed 38th and Wadsworth Redevelopment x 2°d Quarter 2015 Yes and make them feel ~elcome. 2017 KEY ACTIONS TO ACHIEVE THIS GOAL STAFF COUNCIL TIMING Wo[k 01112la11 for Kipling funding tQ get COQI committed to mgving to this proiect (after W:irlo:worth) 1-70 "7nnP nl::m" Goal 4: More attractive Wheat Ridge _• _Challenge A: Unattractive major corridors with vacant buildings o Yes. and we need to recognize this takes money to fix. And work with vacant building owners o Reword to say "Need city wide art plan.that creates a presence" _• _Challenge B: Non-descript entrances to the city •o Yes. work on monument sienage _• _Challenge C: Irresponsible property owners who are not investing in maintenance or upgrades o and let's recognize that this in owners and landlords. Let's not sinW,e out larui!ords for thjs jssue. Code enforcement. •o Chanee "irresponsible" to "uninformed" !...._Challenge D: Funding and resources for programs and projects to make the city more attractive •o yes. we need more money to make this hap_pen. Storm water utility !..._Challenge E: Aging commercial centers, buildings, and residential units •o Programs to upgrade? !..._Challenge F: Low-income home maintenance and upgrades o Yes • 2025 Measure TBD of Success 2020 Measure TBD of Success Objective 1.1 Objective 1.2 Objective 1.3 Objective 1.4 Distinctive gateways signifying the entrances to Wheat Ridge Not a hot buttom. wm the one at i70 and Kjpline fit the new interchange? e Objective 1.5 Well maintained single-family homes with owners investing in maintenance and upgrades Will be more likely to happen if we raise rental standards Delete thjs objective: not within the scope of the City: this js up to code enforcement Yes. code enforcement PRIOR YEAR ACTION ITEMS TO ACHIEVE THIS GOAL STAFF COUNCIL TIMING .... --i Formatted +---( Formatted +-· --i Formatted ,._. --( Fonnatted ..... ---( Formatted .... --i Formatted Implement enhanced Code Enforcement activities x x Oneoine 2017 KEY ACTIONS TO ACHIEVE THIS GOAL STAFF COUNCIL TIMING Q,.nt:>l /rn....,m<>rri<it rnn<> ""~ +-- -i Formatted: Left A more rnmnJ<>t.• av nl:m General Comment: ,These are_ok platitudes but will someday neeg actual ojq_n_sjlnd actions Other Ideas: 1. Put 38th back on the ballot for 2017 elections. 2. Rental Standards a. Exterior for neighborhood b. Interior for renters c. Controls on density per house d. Controls on density per structure e. ENFORCEABLE RULES WITH TEETH! 3. City 101 classes run by the PIO to help acquaint citizens with city government and promote increased participation. a. Multiple sessions covering all the different departments b. Multiple sessions on the different civilian boards 4. Define roll/relationship of council to voters a. Plan to increase our poor ratin~ 5. Should ONLY WR citizens have vote/voice on city issues. 6. Review duplicit;y/Qyerlap in city boards/groups 7. Define our population density goals -set limits? 8. Preserve our traditional WR atmosphere! a. Neighborhoods. life style 9. Define the primary duties/responsibilities of cjty government. What are we? When do we get off course? 10. Zoning/codes processes to preserve characters of existing neighborhoods,. ____ _ 1) DISCUSS A RENIAL INSPECTION PROGRAM ----~-----------------------, 2) TAXING AIR BNB'S 3) 38TH AYE NEEDS TO GO ON THE BALLOT FOR 2017 4) REAL SOLUTIONS REGARDING OUR HOMELESS 5) 1-70 &KIPLING CORRIDOR 6) ADU RESOLUTION 7) DISCUSSION ON FOLLOWING RULES OF ORDER & PROCEDURES. THIS WAS NOT DONE WHEN MAYOR PRO-TEMP WAS APPOINTED. 8) EARNING THE TRUST OF OUR CITIZENS AND COMMUNITY 9) LET THE CITIZENS DEFINE THE VISION FOR 38TH AVE 10)PARTNERSHIPS WIT!I OUTSIDE AGENCIES TO ADDRESS OUR SOCIAL CONCERNS. (HOMELESSNESS. DRUGS. VETERANS. SENIORS. ·- AND MENTAL HEALTH) Formatted: Normal, No bullets or numbering -Formatted: Font: Cambria Formatted: List Paragraph, Numbered + Level: 1 + Numbering Style: 1, 2, 3, ... + Start at: 1 + Alignment: , , Left + Aligned at: 0.25" + Indent at: 0.5'' ' Formatted: Font: Cambria, Font color. Red -Formatted: List Paragraph, Numbered + Level: 1 + Numbering Style: 1, 2, 3, ... +Start at: 1 +Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 0.25" + Indent at: 0.5" I believe that our eXistlng goals are too numerous, too general and not measured in many cases or not even possible. For example -"Improve City infrastructure to support businesses." What infrastructure, how, what is needed? Another example-"More attractive apartment complexes with owners investing In upgrades and maintenance." Who could disagree with that. But what route has been created to encourage o~ners to invest in upgrades? An example of an unrealistic goal is "Increased homeownership.• We cannot make rental units disappear. We have only so much raw land or infill possibilities for housing development and the market will decide what is built. As a generalization, young families cannot afford large homes on large lots which will result in more townhome or condo development. Vision Goal tor 2011 A city that provides superior service to citizens Establish adequate, stable and is financially sound. revenue. Citizens feel pride in the neighborhood In which they Increase services to citizens. live. Citizens feel safe in Neighborhood improvement. their neighborhood and the cltv as a whole. Retail niches are encouraged and/or shopping area appearance is enhanced. The city is a place where young families want to live. Provide public structure for walkable and ndeable neighborhoods. Public transportation Is convlenlent. Create and maintain a climate for successful business operation. Loan assistance for updating, enlargelng or accesabillty for older homes. Recreation oppourtunltes are available for young famllles, teena11ers, voun11 adulls. Strategy [What] Attract new tax producing businesses. Actively work to listen to citizens and customers. Then actively find ways to eliminate sources of complaint. Help citizens Identify with a neighborhood and take pride in it's appearance and safety. Eliminate barriers to walking and/or riding. Public transportation connection to Ward Rd Station and Arvada Ridge Station. Identify retail focus areas. Housing Authority funded. Emphasize groups specifically to attract young adults, tweens and teens. Tactic [How) Create target areas where there already exists a magnet unique business and label that as a theme area. [Broadway calls Itself "antique row".] Pro-actively solicit business that fit that category. For example-new craft oriented businesses around the bead store on 38th. Provide or assist with incentive street or sidewalk improvements to attract new businesses. Create a Wadsworth marketing program to operate in conjunction with the street re-build. 1. Identify where citizens feel service Is Inadequate. 2. Identify where customers (I.e.-builders, tradesmen] feel they were Inadequately served. 3. Evaluate surveys and create improvement plan. Improve street sweepin11. Provide sidewalk clearing in areas not owned In the city but which are malor pedestrian routes. Maintain bike lanes. Identify neighborhood boundaries historically and geographically. Provide identity signs for each neighborhood boundary. [Now enterin11 Columbia Heiqhts.1 Encourage formation of a neighborhood committee. Use public right of way to improve walking and riding ablllty. For example-connections from Island housing areas to major streets. Note the new lighted sidewalk [behind IPiel from the Carnation project to 38th Ave. Lobby RTD to create new service between stations to major WR routes. {44th / 3Bth / 32nd /26th via Ward I KlolillQ I Wadsworth! Measurement One theme area created and 1 new business attracted to that area. If possible filling an empty storefront or a new building replacing an out of place building. For example an old house surrounded by retail I commercial I office buildin11s. 1 new business Existing mall owners or managers are working cooperatively to market their street, nei11hborhood or area. 2 to 4 target service improvements have been implimented. Operations doubled over last vear. Major pedestrian routes always walkable. Lanes always driveable. Entire city has been Identified as being pan of a named neighborhood. Sign at every neighborhood entry street. 1 neighborhood has an operational committee. 1 new conneetion made. Circulator in operation. In focus areas increase landscaping I flower beds -pots • 1 b tif d hanging planters. area eau 1e . Assist in formation of financially Independent associations of businesses In a focus area. The purpose Is to help principals to take pride in the area of their business and to take responsibility for It's appearance and usability. In business neighborhoods provide public signage that 3Bth Ave. district operational. names the area and describes the focus of that area, i.e. -1 business neighborhood identified, named "Crafters Row" as an identifer for the area where the bead and provided with signage. shop Is. Housing Authority panners with bank for loans and establishes roles for it and Localworks. Rec. Dist. higlights youth sports teams and young adult teams. Subsidize struggleing youth recreation sports If necessarv. 1 new assistance loan Is provided to a young family, elders or other citizens of WR. Young adult and youth participation in rec. district programs increases by 15%. Goal by2020 Measurement DRAFT 2017 Council Retreat March 3rd & 4th Friday, March 3rd 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Abrusci's Italian Restaurant 3244 Y oungfield Street 6:00 Arrive -Dinner 6:30 Introductions -Heather Bergman -Get to know your Mayor and fellow Councilmembers -Review of revised Vision/Goals 7 :00 State of the City -Patrick Goff -Goals and Priority Action Items Review and Update -City Department Accomplishments -Questions and Comments from Council? 8:30 Review of Agenda for Saturday -Heather Bergman 8:45 Final Thoughts DRAFT 2017 Council Retreat March 3rd and 4th Saturday, March 4th 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Seniors' Resource Center 3227 Chase Street 8:30 Continental Breakfast 8:45 Review of Agenda/Goals for the Day -Heather Bergman 9:00 Local Government Today -Sam Mamet (CML) 10:00 10:15 11:45 12:15 -Learn about headwinds and tailwinds facing local governments in Colorado; determine which of these are relevant for Wheat Ridge's future and require further discussion; effective leadership in local government Break Governance -Heather Bergman -Roles of elected officials; council rules of order and procedures; building community trust; defining "agreement" in council decision making process; Lunch 2017/2018 Work Plan-Mayor, Council, Management Team -What major priorities would the Mayor and Council like to add to the Work Plan for 2017 to 2018? 2:45 Reflections and Closing