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13. Adopt 1995-96 GoalsCITY OF KALISPELL MISSION STATEMENT AND 1995-96 OPERATIONS 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. 1. Continue to improve relationships with the other cities and the county. 2. Finalize a plan and strategy for city planning services. 3. Review all city committee/board structures, including purpose for which committee/board exists; how membership is appointed, number of members, terms of office, duties, authority, who presently serves, and develop process for committee feedback to City Council. 4. Have police department create better public relations with all elements of the community. 5. Continue to pursue 911 consolidation efforts. 6. Decide if the City Council wants a Municipal Judge position as opposed to a City Judge. 7. Discuss and decide on a cable television franchise with T.C.I. 8. Develop fresh ideas or concepts including provisions for a convention/performing arts center, community center for the core area using tax increment financing. 9. Decide water rate policy. 10. Adopt revised Extension of Services Plan. 11. Establish Airport Management Plan and implement provisions of the Airport Neighborhood Plan. 12. Improve community signage for public facilities. 13. Determine a disposition for Central School. 14. Decide on a community center. 15. Provide a forum for public input. 16. Encourage County Commissioners to create a public housing authority. 17. Decide on the proper sewer rate per the Interlocal Agreement with Evergreen Water/Sewer Board, increased sewer capacity request and the Evergreen Commercial Strip Annexation. 18. Make a decision concerning city's lease with Kalispell Golf Association. 19. Become a Bicycle City U.S.A. 20. Review and revise, if necessary, expectations for sale of city property. 21. Upgrade city parks, acquire and develop a westside park. 22. Explore recycling and source reduction. 23. City Council retreat during 1995-96. 24. Review city standards that impact affordable housing. Example: Urban versus Rural. ADOPTED BY MOTION ON THE 15TH DAY OF MAY, 1995. Douglas D. Rauthe, Mayor K