6. Adopt 1994-95 GoalsCITY OF KALISPELL MISSION STATEMENT AND 1994-95 OPERATION GOALS
IT IS THE CITY OF KALISPELL'S MISSION TO PRESERVE AND ENHANCE A
QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL COMMUNITY RESIDENTS AND VISITORS
UNSURPASSED BY ANY OTHER MONTANA CITY BY: ADOPTING PUBLIC POLICY
THAT BOTH PROTECTS THE AREA'S NATURAL BEAUTY, CLEAN AIR, AND PURE
WATER, AND ENCOURAGES ORDERLY WELL -PLANNED COMMUNITY GROWTH;
ADVOCATING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES THAT RESULT IN NEW JOB
OPPORTUNITIES MIXED WITH JOB RETENTION OBJECTIVES, INCLUDING THE
DEVELOPMENT OF PROGRAMS AND POLICIES THAT EXPAND THE TOURIST
POTENTIAL OF THE AREA; PROVIDING PUBLIC GOODS AND SERVICES
DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS IN MEETING THE
NEEDS OF OUR CITIZENRY; PROMOTING AND ENCOURAGING COMMUNITY POLICY
THAT LEADS TO QUALITY EDUCATION, HEALTH CARE, DECENT, SAFE,
SANITARY AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES; AND IMPROVING
CULTURAL AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.
PUBLIC SERVICE GOAL STATEMENT
AND 1994 SHORT AND LONG TERM OBJECTIVES
IT IS OUR GOAL TO BE PROACTIVE AT PROMOTING HEALTHY, SAFE,
AESTHETIC PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES; TO ASSURE ADEQUATE
PUBLIC FACILITIES TO SERVE GROWTH WHILE PROTECTING THE COMMUNITY'S
INTEREST AND INVESTMENT IN THEM; TO BUILD A .STAFF CAPABLE OF
DEVELOPING OR ASSISTING WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF FACILITIES PLANNING
AND PROVIDING SOLUTIONS TO HIGHLY TECHNICAL PROBLEMS.
1. Infrastructure Impact Fees
2. Review and Implement Water Rate System
3. TAC Re -Organization
4. Upper Service Zone-Implement/Pursue Additional Funding (State
Aid)
5. Recycling -continue Public Awareness (Source Reduction)
6. Identify Small Unpaved Areas
7. Continue to Implement Storm Drain Improvements
8. Continued Improvement of Infiltration of Storm Water
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STREETS
1. Work on Improvement -Pedestrian Traffic -Meridian to Hawthorne
on Two Mile
2. Storm Drainage Issues -Two Mile -Move Toward Implementation of
TD & H Study
3. Identify and Fund Transportation Study Goals
4. Pursue the Widening of Center Street-1st-3rd Avenue East
5. Continue to pursue improvements -Meridian and/or Whitefish
Stage
6. Pursue Alternative Striping Material
7. Consider -Abandoning lst Street East and West from 1st Avenue
West to Woodland
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PARKS AND RECREATION GOAL STATEMENT
AND 1994 SHORT AND LONG TERM OBJECTIVES
IT IS OUR GOAL TO PRESERVE THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF THE CITY'S PARKS
AND TO EXPAND THE COMMUNITY'S PARK OPPORTUNITIES AS FUNDING BECOMES
AVAILABLE; TO MAINTAIN THE IDEAL OF PROVIDING AFFORDABLE AND
VARIED RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL GROUPS; TO FACILITATE
CULTURAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES; AND TO PURSUE THE BEAUTIFICATION
OF ALL PUBLICLY HELD PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF KALISPELL.
1. Airport Policy
2. Trails East/West-Access to Parks
3. Continue to Pursue Westside Park (pool, tennis courts,
Woodland Park West)
4. Continue to Pursue 2nd Municipal Golf Course
S. Continue Construction and Design of Lawrence Park
6. Continue to Pursue -Enhance Recreational and Social
Opportunities (especially for Youth) including:
Continue to Pursue Possibilities for Community Center.
(location, funding, etc.)
Feasibility of Refrigerated Ice Rink -Assess Possibilities of
Developed, Indoor Ice Rink.
More Informed on Sports-plex-Pursue Information Regarding
Sports-plex Facility.
Tennis Courts -Cooperate /Coordinate with School District -Pursue
Relocation High School f Tennis Courts to Rawson Field, Six
Court Complex, Located Behind City Shop.
Feasibility of Indoor Pool -Research the Development of an In -
Door Aquatic Facility, Possibly in Conjunction with the
Community Center.
7. Community Network for Youth -Commitment to Promote
8. Develop a Strategy to Consolidate and Relocate ball fields
9. Continue Adopt -A -Park
10. Consider Possibility of Taking Over Conrad Complex
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PUBLIC SAFETY GOAL STATEMENT
AND 1994 SHORT AND LONG TERM OBJECTIVES
IT IS OUR GOAL TO INSURE AND PROMOTE THE SAFETY AND WELFARE OF OUR
CITIZENS, ENFORCE STATE AND LOCAL LAWS, PROMOTE CRIME AND FIRE
PREVENTION AWARENESS BY CONTINUING COMMUNITY EDUCATION, AND
MAINTAIN THE HIGH PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS FOR ALL
SAFETY PERSONNEL FOR INTEGRITY, TRUST, COMPETENCE, ABILITY, AND
RESPONSIVENESS WHICH PROVIDES THE COMMUNITY WITH A SENSE OF SAFETY
AND SECURITY.
1. Location of 2nd Fire Station
2. Maintain ISO-(5) Fire Rating
3. Consolidate 911 Dispatch
4. Pursue Feasibility of Lap Top Computers and Modems in All
Emergency Vehicles
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COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
1. Conclude Negotiations with Goodale & Barbieri
2. Pursue Low Income Housing Options
3. Endorse County Public Housing Authority
4. Establish BID -Downtown Kalispell
5. Encourage Equity Supply Re -location
6. Encourage Fairgrounds Re -location
7. Continue to Promote consolidated Transportation Terminal
8. High School Parking Lot
9. Promote KDC Site -Highest -Best Use
10. Continue to Support Improved Air Service (especially Calgary)
11. Update Urban Renewal Plan
12. Review and Provide Direction -"Which Way Kalispell"
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GENERAL GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC FINANCE GOAL STATEMENT
AND 1994 SHORT AND LONG TERM OBJECTIVES
IT IS OUR GOAL TO PROVIDE THE CITY COUNCIL WITH HIGH QUALITY
PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE DELIVERY OF PUBLIC
GOODS AND SERVICES IN A COST EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT MANNER
INCLUDING: DIVERSIFICATION OF THE CITY'S REVENUE BASE; PROVISION
OF REASONABLE; RESPONSIVE, AND RESPONSIBLE FEES, RATES, AND TAXES;
MAINTENANCE OF A SOUND FINANCIAL STATUS AND COMPLIANCE WITH ALL
STATE AND FEDERAL STANDARDS; AND DEVELOPMENT OF A FINANCIAL PLAN
THAT ASSURES THE COMMUNITY WILL CONTINUE TO RECEIVE AN ADEQUATE
LEVEL OF PUBLIC SERVICE AT ALL TIMES.
1. Municipal vs. City Judge
2. Implementation of Space Needs
3. Recodification
4. Consider Business Licenses
5. Consider 4th of July Parade -Seed Money
6. Hold Town Meetings (set up criteria)
7. Repository for Kalispell Historical Items
8. Regular Meetings with County Commissioners
9. Energy Audit/Conservation-City Buildings
10. Continue Project Job Coach
11. Cable Franchise Tax
12. Improve City Hall Telephone Capabilities
13. Establish means of assessing efficiency of City operations