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HomeMy WebLinkAboutagenda.council.worksession.20170829 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION August 29, 2017 4:00 PM, City Council Chambers MEETING AGENDA I. Council Top Ten Goals: Review goal language P1 City Council Top Ten Goals 2017-19 Goal Area #1 Topic: APCHA / Housing Goal Council Thoughts: · Technology / modernization / data management · Mitigation review · Capital reserve policy · Governance Keys to Success: · Census to populate database · In re: goal for housing Aspen’s workforce – how to deal with retirements? · Efficient utilization of housing stock · Defining and prioritizing the problems Team Leader: Mike Kosdrosky Team Members: Barry Crook, Karen Harrington, Paul Schulz, DRAFT Goal Language Implement a Housing Information Management System to improve system- wide data collection, information, reporting, and analytics. Begin to populate this system with accurate, reliable and real-time data. P2 I. Goal Area #2 Topic: Regionalism Council Thoughts: · Relationships · Aspen’s role and responsibilities Keys to Success: · City and County align values . . . values or approaches? · How to support other agencies/jurisdictions in the valley? · School District / TOSV · How and where for discussions about “successful regional cooperation”? · RFTA · Increase communication and idea sharing · Time with other elected officials · Knowing other’s “hot button issues” to see if we have a role to play Team Leader: Sara Ott Team Members: Steve Barwick, Mitzi Rapkin, Jim True, John Krueger DRAFT Goal Language Facilitate increased networking between elected and administrative officials to foster meaningful conversations and identify regional topics for maintaining a high quality of life in the Roaring Fork Valley P3 I. Goal Area #3 Topic: What’s Next for the Uphill Economy? Council Thoughts: · “Economic development without the development” . . . jobs that preserve our mountain character · “Exploration Phase” Keys to Success: · Establishment of short/medium/long-range goals · Technical Committee direction begins to happen · Events / Regional activity / Business opportunities · “Viable career options” emerging · Take the pressure off a “boom/bust” real estate focus Team Leader: Jessica Garrow Team Members: Sara Ott, Barry Crook, Don Taylor, Steve Barwick, Mitch Osur DRAFT Goal Language Work with strategic partners to identify priority implementation items from the Uphill Economic Plan that will balance and preserve Aspen’s unique place, traditions and economy. P4 I. Goal Area #4 Topic: Mobility Lab / Pedestrian Experience Downtown Council Thoughts: · The transportation landscape is forever changed · NOT “more lanes / more parking garages” · Intercept Lot to Downtown / High School to the Roundabout / In-town movement Keys to Success: · Prioritizing pedestrians in the downtown · Main Street pedestrian crossings / bike crossings · Explore expansion of the pedestrian malls · Increase mobility options to the single occupied vehicle · Use results of the Lab to plan for the future Team Leader: Ashley Perl Team Members: Barry Crook, Sara Ott, Scott Miller, Mitzi Rapkin, Richard Pryor, Jessica Garrow, John Kruger, Mitch Osur DRAFT Goal Language Use an extended experimental period to look at the possible futures of mobility in our community that will provide viable alternatives to the single- occupied vehicle and the need to park those vehicles in Aspen. Consider ways this experiment can put emphasis on the pedestrian and bicyclist experiences in the downtown core. Use this experiment to consider more permanent mobility solutions that leave the transportation field forever changed. P5 I. Goal Area #5 Topic: Small / Local Business Council Thoughts: · Getting paid – help from predatory business interactions · Affordable rent · Mix of “cool and unique places” · Retaining dining options Keys to Success: · Is there a path forward for more government intervention in the market place? · Is there a priority between “locally owned” or “locally serving”? · “Protecting” or “managing the mix” or both? · Educating on best practices · 3rd party buys building and provides subsidized rent · Look at mitigation and regulatory burdens · Define what the community wants and how you might achieve it Team Leader: Jessica Garrow Team Members: Barry Crook, Don Taylor, Steve Barwick, Jim True, Linda Manning, Scott Miller, Mitch Osur DRAFT Goal Language Analyze opportunities to retain and attract small, local and unique businesses in order to provide a balanced, diverse and vital use mix supporting the community. P6 I. Goal Area #6 Topic: “People Focus” Council Thoughts: · Access to services · Wealth divide · Social cohesion · Community table Keys to Success: · Use of social sustainability dashboard · Service availability (e.g. safe spaces for children) · More city money or reallocation of current expenditures (maximization of the effectiveness of our contributions) · Conversation about creating a stronger, connected community Team Leader: Sara Ott Team Members: Karen Harrington, Linda Manning, Richard Pryor, Mitzi Rapkin, C.J. Oliver, Alissa Farrell DRAFT Goal Language Strengthen the Aspen community by · Facilitating community conversations · Enhancing community spaces · Supporting community livability P7 I. Goal Area #7 Topic: Focus on our Carbon Footprint Council Thoughts: · Focus on the Supply Side (i.e. Holy Cross) Keys to Success: · Natural gas hook-ups? · City buildings and the use of natural gas (except for cooking) Team Leader: Ashley Perl Team Members: Dave Hornbacher, Jim True, Jessica Garrow, C.J. Oliver DRAFT Goal Language Decrease the carbon footprint of the community’s energy supplies by maintaining Aspen Electric’s 100% carbon free electric generation portfolio, working with other electric providers to increase renewable energy in their generation plans, and planning for a reduced need for natural gas in Aspen buildings. P8 I. Goal Area #8 Topic: Refurbishment of the Pedestrian Malls Team Leader: Jeff Woods Team Members: Barry Crook, Jessica Garrow, Scott Miller, Don Taylor, Mitch Osur Goal Language Develop a master plan that guides development and the use of the pedestrian malls with a goal of maintaining and improving the pedestrian experience. P9 I. Goal Area #9 Topic: Boards and Commissions Council Thoughts: · Policy direction · Development and Training · Communication · Effectiveness · Their role in community outreach Keys to Success: · Define the purpose of each Board or Commission Team Leader: Linda Manning Team Members: Sara Ott, Jessica Garrow, Karen Harrington, Mitzi Rapkin, Alissa Farrell, Jim True, Jeff Woods DRAFT Goal Language Determine and improve the effectiveness of each board and commission by: · evaluating the enabling legislation, purpose, history and activity, · affirming expectations of attendance and role in decision-making, · improving communication between council and boards, · clarify the appointment process and requirements, and · encouraging citizen participation through recruiting and training. P10 I.