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Kevin Firnstahl - Fwd: NEWS RELEASE: City Council Completes Annual
Goal-Setting Sessions
From: Mike Van Milligen
To: Management Team
Date: 8/31/2009 10:04 AM
Subject: Fwd: NEWS RELEASE: City Council Completes Annual Goal-Setting Sessions
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Aug. 31, 2009 -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
City Council Completes Annual Goal-Setting Sessions
DUBUQUE, Iowa - The Dubuque City Council completed its annual goal-setting sessions last week. Over the
course of two evenings, Council members developed a 2009-2011 policy agenda, along with a management
agenda. The goal-setting process was facilitated by Lyle Sumek, of Lyle Sumek Associates, Heathrow, Fla.
DUBUQUE VISION 2024
The city of Dubuque is a progressive, sustainable city with a strong diversified economy and expanding
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global connections;
the Dubuque community is an inclusive community celebrating culture and heritage and has actively
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preserved our Masterpiece on the Mississippi;
Dubuque citizens experience healthy living and active retirement through quality, livable neighborhoods
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and an abundance of fun things to do and they are engaged in the community, achieving goals through
partnerships; and
Dubuque City government is financially sound and providing services with citizens getting value for their
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tax dollars.
MISSION STATEMENT
The City's mission is to deliver excellent municipal services that support urban living, and contribute to a
sustainable city. The City plans for the community's future, and facilitates access to critical human services. The
result is a financially sound city government and citizens getting services and value for their tax dollar.
FIVE-YEAR GOALS
Diverse, strong Dubuque economy
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Sustainable city
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Planned and managed growth
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Partnering for a better Dubuque
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Improved connectivity - transportation and telecommunications
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POLICY AGENDA 2009 - 2011
Top Priority
Sustainability Plan
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Historic Millwork District
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Sanitary Sewer/Water Pollution Control Plant
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Neighborhood Crime and Gangs: Comprehensive Evaluation and Strategy
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Carnegie-Stout Public Library Staffing
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High Priority
"Smarter" City
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Market-Rate Housing
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Arts and Cultural Affairs Funding
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Public Transportation Model
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Every Child | Every Promise
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The 2009-2011 Management Agenda was also established. These issues represent short-term projects for the
City Manager and City of Dubuque staff. Included in the Management Agenda are items that are considered
major projects that involve significant city resources and may span more than one year for completion:
MANAGEMENT AGENDA 2009-2011
Top Priority
DubuqueWorks
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Community Conversation on Sustainability
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Washington Neighborhood
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Southwest Arterial
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High Priority
Disaster Preparedness Plan
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Downtown Parking Ramps
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Annual Street Program
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Airport Master Plan
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Partnering with Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
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