Have you been getting copies of this transmission? I have posted it three
times, and I haven't seen it arrive at pcei@moscow.com or
fritzk@moscow.com.
If you HAVE recieved it before, let me know. If you HAVEN'T recieved it
before, let Greg Brow know. There might be something wrong with his
computer.
Thanks
F.
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Following is the 1994 Goals as determined July 6, 1994. The sections are,
MISSION, PROGRAMS, PROJECTS, POLICIES, REDUCE OR ELIMINATE. This might
help put the goal setting process in perspective.
Fritz
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A STATEMENT OF MISSION
The City of Moscow values its identity as an attractive university town
in a rural setting. With its century of tradition and unique experience,
Moscow has created a sense of community where innovation and citizen
involvement flourish, persons of diverse backgrounds and opinions are
respected, our heritage is appreciated and conserved, high educational
standards are maintained, the streets are clean and safe, the environment
is protected and arts and culture thrive.
Continued citizen participation is essential to maintain these
characteristics and to further nurture the community's superior quality of
life. Moscow welcomes this participation and the contributions of its
citizen and community organizations. Also, good relations with our close
neighbors on the city limits and in Latah and Whitman Counties are
important to the achievement of community goals, as are the regional, state
and international relationships of Moscow. We are pledged to strengthen
them all.
The Council, with its boards and commissions, is committed to remaining
close to its fellow citizens and responsive to their ideas and changing
needs. Members of the Council are elected to provide positive leadership
in creating a sense of mission, ensuring consistency of purpose and
encouraging an active, cooperative spirit. They are expected to be open,
accessible, and flexible, and to demonstrate high levels of integrity. The
provision of services required by the community, through effective planning
and sound fiscal policies, is the fundamental objective of our city
government.
The expectations of the citizens of Moscow govern the standards of staff
services for the city, and the staff strives to meet and often exceed the
high levels of technical, professional, and interpersonal competencies
which citizens expect.
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PROGRAMS
1 MULTI-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN
A five year plan identifying new major facilities costing more than
$100,000. This plan looks at coordinating the impact of these new
facilities, would rank one project against another and would identify the
revenue sources.
Information can be sought from other cities and organizations such
as the National League of Cities on how to approach this issue.
2. TRANSPORTATION PLAN
This plan would look at an overall transportation system to include
a multi- modal view. Bikes, buses, vehicles and pedestrians would be
considered in evaluating major street projects and pathways. The plan
would include the University of Idaho; the State of Idaho Transportation
Department; and the Railroads both as groups and systems. The plan would
project future growth patterns and tie into the comprehensive plan.
Approach: Hire a consultant to work in a fashion similar to that being
done by the U of I's consultant working on the Vision 20/20 plan and/or
appoint a citizen advisory committee.
3. URBAN FORESTRY PROGRAM
Continue the existing program that consists of an Urban Forestry
Committee, a permitting program for trees in the right of way, an arbor
day program and a program of recommending what species of trees to plant.
Expanding the existing program could include hiring additional personnel,
compiling a tree inventory and allocating funds for street trees.
4. VOLUME BASED BILLING
Continue the present program of testing public opinion on the issue of
what form of volume based billing is preferred by the residential
community with the goal of implementing that program in October.
5. DEDICATED PARKING FUND
Develop a sinking fund with a dedicated source of revenue for the purpose
of acquiring and developing additional parking for vehicles in and
around the downtown area.
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PROJECTS
1. LINEAR PARK PLAN
The Linear Park Task Force of the City of Moscow is charged with developing
a plan for linear parks and connections for the City and its affected
planning area.
The resulting plan, through narratives and graphics, will address long
term connections and design options throughout the City and its area of
impact, intermediate design of neighborhood connections within the City and
its environs for potential development, and one or more demonstration
projects, such as the Paradise Creek area, for design and development
within two to five years.
Linear park planning and development embraces three important
community concerns: transportation, recreation and resource conservation,
including natural, physical and human resources.
This planning and development will create and enhance community, connect
community facilities and commerce for a wide variety of transportation
alternatives, as well as link and integrate cyclists and pedestrians to the
business, cultural, recreational and educational centers of our community.
The long term purpose and result of the task force's work will be
community enhancement, economic and social benefit, and a more livable,
accessible and beautiful community for all of our citizens.
2. IMPROVE ARTERIALS
A. Define a consistent method of financing arterial improvement
projects.
B. The highest priorities for major arterial projects are:
1. A Street (Phase I)
2. Styner (LID)
3. Mtn. View (6th - F St.)
4. Styner Extension
Other important projects are:
A Street (Phase II)
Joseph St. East
Mtn. View/Troy Rd. Intersection
Bridge on 3rd St.
'E' /Main Re-alignment
Palouse River Drive (East)
Palouse River Drive (West)
'D' Street East from Mtn. View
'F' Street East from Mtn. View
3. TRAFFIC SIGNALS
There are three traffic signals currently warranted for installation.
The order of importance of these signals are:
1. Styner Ave./U.S. 95
2. 'D' Street/U.S. 95
3. Sweet Ave.
4. UPGRADE PLAY FIELDS AND PARKS
Fund a program to upgrade and improve existing play ground
equipment and add equipment where none exists. Develop a prioritized list
and fund through the budget. This would include the improvements that
are being made with the ADA program.
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POLICIES & ORDINANCES
1. WATER ISSUES
Promote the use of water conservation devices; low flow toilets;
shower and faucet restrictors and promote water conservation in general;
explore the feasibility of using gray water;
Research educational opportunities such as:
giving away water restricting devices
public education
bill stuffers
video tapes
coloring books
Get legal opinion on the use of gray water
2. SUBDIVISION STANDARDS REVIEW
Hold a joint Planning and Zoning/Council education workshop to
better define the issues.
Review and redefine the existing subdivision standards and change
them to better reflect community norms.
Staff to make recommendations to the Planning and Zoning Commission and
then P & Z will make a recommendation to the City Council.
3. POLICY ON BIKES DOWNTOWN
Bicycles/Pedestrians in the downtown area are a potential problem.
Possible Actions:
meet with Bike advocacy groups
increase bike patrols
education of bicyclists on the rules of the road
explore ordinances on roller bladers and skate boards
consider a dismount zone
Give feedback to Council
4. DISCRETIONARY FUND ALLOCATION
Develop a policy for funding non-city groups/agencies programs.
5. INDEX PROPERTY TAX TO CPI
As a budget policy test the proposed increase in property taxes
against the real property growth in the community plus the incremental
change in the Consumer Price Index.
6. REVISE THE PERSONNEL MANUAL
Staff to revise the existing personnel manual to incorporate policy
changes that have been adopted by the Council, changes in laws passed by
the Federal and State governments. Review this draft by the personnel
advisory committee, the department heads, and then to the Council.
7. EROSION CONTROL ORDINANCE
The Uniform Building Code is limited in its ability to regulate
erosion control because it tends to be discretionary. What is needed is
something that is more of a cookbook that would set out prescriptive
standards.
Staff to draft an ordinance that could be taken to the Building
Code Advisory Committee and then to the City Council.
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REDUCE OR ELIMINATE
1. INCREASE PRIVATE CONTRACTING
Continuously test staffing decisions and existing activities for
the opportunity to contract for the activity to be done by others.
2. STREET FINANCING/FRANCHISEE FEE
Test the equity of the distribution of franchisee fees between the
general fund and the street fund during the upcoming budget session.
3. HIRING FREEZE APPROVAL PROCESS
Repeal the resolution requiring council review of filling vacant
staff positions.
4. SALARY STUDY
Complete the salary study and carefully consider the Salary
Committee's recommendations for eliminating existing staff salary
benefit programs such as the pay for performance program, the longevity
program and modifying the step system.
5. TELEVISED COUNCIL MEETINGS
Review the decision to televise Council meetings.
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MOST IMPORTANT GOALS - Full List
Multi year capital planning committee
Future facilities plan
Transportation plan
Public vision program
Floodplain
Citizen advisory committee for Police Department
Local option tax (lobby the Legislature)
Volume based billing (implement in October)
Youth Program - Fire & EMT
Community design workshop
Urban forestry program
I & I - Water
Improve Police/Community relations
Fund Street Dept. projects with property tax and franchise fees
Dedicated parking fund
Youth program beyond DARE to Jr. & Sr. High level
Curbside recycling
Broader citizen participation in committees
Computer model for Moscow infrastructures
Transportation - Improve arterials
Improve employee communication and trust
Work with School district to develop Parks & Recreation facility
10 year capital improvement plan for Water & Wastewater Dept.
Traffic signals (Styner & 'D' Street)
Redesign of Mt. View & St. Hwy. 8 intersection
Additional downtown parking (City Hall)
Interconnect new subdivisions with other streets
Establish third fire station
Develop better bus service
Improve sidewalks and outdoor lights
Upgrade playgrounds and parks
Develop a monthly City Newsletter
Linear Park plan
Develop a Community Center
Styner Ave. LID
Index property tax to CPI
Off-site improvements
Policy on bikes downtown
Policy on open space
Misc. fund allocation
Draft. abatement program
Water stuff (gray water/low flow regulation/water consumption
Erosion control ordinance
Ordinance regulating the discharges into Paradise Creek
Update personnel policies manual
Human Rights Ordinance (develop & adopt)
Review subdivision standards
Adopt 1994 building codes
Project identification for historical significance
Arts program for all citizens
Lobby Idaho Legislature for local option tax
Policy - deadend streets being connected to future subdivisions
Staff authority (increase on routine issues)
Street Fin. Franchise fee
Private contracting
Hiring freeze approval process
Reports at 2nd council meeting
Street spray program
Reduce new vehicles - bikes
Televised council meetings
Contributions to charities
Salary study
Dual services
Reduce out-of-town purchases