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2009 Strategic Plan City of Pierre Statement of Purpose Introduce and discuss policy decisions that may be pending in the near- and long-term future. Discuss the political, fiscal and practical implications of these policy challenges and options.
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2009 Strategic Plan City of Pierre
Statement of Purpose • Introduce and discuss policy decisions that may be pending in the near- and long-term future. • Discuss the political, fiscal and practical implications of these policy challenges and options. • Examine future policy decisions and prioritize those decisions as near-, long- or no-term decisions. • Build a cohesive vision to represent the needs of Pierre’s residents and businesses; and create an environment that will continue to make Pierre attractive to businesses.
City Goals Listed in No Particular Order
City Goals • Responsibly utilize allocated dollars and avoid dipping into reserves for new projects. • Aggressively seek partnerships and new revenue to fuel city growth and develop “quality of life” projects. • Encourage creative revenue generating proposals including hotel occupancy fees and BIDs. Continued …
City Goals … continued • Strongly encourage funding partnerships. • Enhance the quality of life for Pierre residents. • Commit to infrastructure improvements. • Engage in positive public relations.
Priority Projects –2009 and beyond Listed in No Particular Order
Priority Projects • Tackle affordable housing shortages in Pierre. • Complete the airport taxiway. • Invigorate an energy-savings effort in Pierre. • Re-examine the budgeting process, focusing on transparency and basing the process upon uncertainties in the current financial climate. Continued …
Priority Projects … continued • Complete bike trail extension to Bristol Place. • Begin dialogue on Upper Pierre Street’s curb, gutter, sidewalk and street improvements. • Secure funding for railroad mitigation. • Complete parking plan for Upper Pierre Street area. Continued …
Priority Projects … continued • Begin planning for western Steamboat Park. • Begin design process for new airport terminal. • Begin infrastructure replacement in downtown Pierre. • Complete design for Country Drive loop. • Examine feasibility of burying fiber optic cable to give Pierre better overall data capacity and connectivity.
Long-Term Projects Listed in No Particular Order
Long-Term Priorities • Rawlins Library Addition • New Fire Station • Golf Clubhouse Renovation • New Soccer Complex • Water Treatment Plant • New City Auditorium • New Baler Location and Landfill Cell Replacement
Final thought … The 2009 Strategic Plan is a living document and is subject to change. Commissioners and staff will revisit this document annually and make adjustments, based upon fund availability and ever-changing needs.