Goal Setting Info - News Release
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City Manager's Office
50 West 13th Street
Dubuque, Iowa 52001
CONTACT:
Mayor Pro-Tern Joyce Connors
563-588-0558
City Manager Mike Van Milligen
563-589-4116
www.cityofdubuque.org
NEWS
RELEASE
Sept. 12,2005 - For Immediate Release
Goal-Setting Sessions Set City Priorities for New Fiscal Year
DUBUQUE, Iowa - The Dubuque City Council completed its annual goal-setting sessions recently at
the Grand River Center. During the two-day event, Council members developed a 2020 vision, five-year
goals and 18-month priorities, along with a management agenda. The goal-setting process was facilitated
by Lyle Sumek, of Lyle Sumek Associates, Heathrow, Fla.
A Dubuque 2020 vision statement was reaffirmed:
Dubuque is a city of history, beauty, opportunities and excitement:
Masterpiece on the Mississippi.
The vision statement was approved to include:
"The City of Dubuque is a growing city with a strong, balanced economy and connections to the world.
The Dubuque community takes pride in our history and heritage and has actively preserved our
picturesque river and community. Dubuque citizens have choices of quality livable neighborhoods and
fun things to do; and are engaged in the community. Dubuque city government is financially sound and
providing services with citizens getting value for their tax dollars."
The City Council adopted five-year goals for the community:
· Improved Connectivity: Transportation and Communications
· Diverse, Strong Dubuque Economy
· Planned and Managed Growth
· Partnering for a Better Dubuque
· Riverfront Development
The City Council adopted a Policy Agenda 2005-2007 and developed 10 priority issues. These issues
were divided into top and high priority:
Top Priority
· Southwest Arterial- Funding for the arterial is once again the No. I transportation priority for the
City of Dubuque.
· Intermodal Transit Facility in the Port of Dubuque
· Downtown Master Plan Implementation
· Bee Branch Stormwater Improvement Project
· Erosion Control Policy
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High Priority
. Municipal Communication Utility Referendum
. Airport Master Plan Implementation
. Police Department Staffing and Deployment
. Neighborhood Crime Reduction Strategy
. Library Renovation
Also established was the Management Agenda for 2005-2007. These 18 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
. Federal Building
. Water Pollution Control Plant Upgrade Plan
. Infrastructure Upgrade Strategy and Action
. Annexation Study Update
. Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Update
. Petroleum Plume Remediation
. Regional Community Safety Training Center
. City Leases: Upgrade
. After School Program Development
Major Projects
. Casket Company Completion and Tot Lot
. Shot Tower Renovation Plan and Project
. Storm Sewer Projects
. Gateway Landscaping Project
. A.Y. McDonald Park Project
. Pyatigorsk Park Project
. Bergfeld Recreation Area
. Comiskey Park Improvement Project
. Pet Park
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