VISION STATEMENT:

 “Woodburn will be a safe, vibrant, full-service community.  Woodburn will be a community of unity, pride, and charm.  It will be a sustainable, technologically advanced community with a functional multi-modal transportation system.  Woodburn will thrive as a regional focus for the advancement and enjoyment of the arts, culture, leisure and recreational activities.  Woodburn will be a great place to live, work and visit.”

MISSION STATEMENT:

“It is the mission of the Woodburn City Council to make Woodburn a great place to be.”

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR 2007-2009:

PROVIDE A BROADER RANGE OF QUALITY, AFFORDABLE, YOUTH ACTIVITIES:

§      Evaluate and monitor structure and quality of programs

§      Develop additional activities and programs

§      Seek funding to support/offset program costs

§      Take better advantage/make better use of city facilities such as the skatepark and aquatic center to offer new activities

§      Develop partnerships with non-profits/public/faith-based agencies

§      Avoid/eliminate duplication of effort with other programs

§      Implement ongoing customer satisfaction survey for programs and activities

PROVIDE A BROADER RANGE OF SELF SUPPORTING ADULT ACTIVITIES:

§      Survey demand for adult programs

§      Develop opportunities to meet un-met demand for self-supporting adult recreational programs and activities

§      Avoid duplication of programs offered by other agencies

§      Implement ongoing customer satisfaction survey for programs and activities

CELEBRATE CULTURE AND DIVERSITY:

§      Limit City involvement to providing locations (parks, plazas, etc.) pursuant to applicable rules and regulations, indemnification, and limited staff support

§      Establish organized, use of Downtown plaza, and other City parks by actively seeking and scheduling performers, activities, and events

§      Continue to participate as a planning partner in Christmas, 4th of July and September 16th (Mexican Independence Day) celebrations

§      Provide financial support through TOT grant for eligible activities

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS:

§      Increase use of video production, community access television, and the Internet to educate and inform

§      Continue to provide for language translation in City offices and at public meetings

§      Emphasize high quality customer service

§      Provide non-financial support to Chamber of Commerce Citizens Academy

§      Improve staff capability and consciousness through training and recognition

§      Actively “market” City programs and activities

§      Update telephone system to answer frequently asked questions

§      Augment public information and advertising activities in “Independent” and “Statesman Journal” with other publications and in other media.

§      Develop radio programming for KPCN radio

§      Complete website upgrade

§      Provide for e-commerce

§      Install customer self-help computers in strategic locations

§      Complete volunteer clearinghouse and coordination project

§      Conduct community surveys

REVITALIZE DOWNTOWN WOODBURN:

§      Complete Downtown Plan that encompasses downtown and east of the RR tracks, and Young Street

§      Complete Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Amendments, as applicable

§      Establish Design Guidelines

§      Initiate Commercial Rehabilitation Loan/Grant program

§      Continue to seek grants to offset project costs/extend UR funding

§      Seek funding to complete renovation of/ evaluate potential for sale of 347 N. Front Street

§      Fund, design, and build Gazebo in Plaza

§      Implement Urban renewal program

~     Revise 1 year Capital Budget

~     Develop six year Capital Improvement Program

~     Construct Front Street project, Phases II and III

~     Complete Alley project, Garfield to Cleveland

§      Maintain increased Police Patrol Activities in Downtown

PURSUE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:

§      Implement Urban Renewal Programs

§      Manage Comprehensive Plan industrial land master-planning requirements

§      Determine and organize for business recruitment responsibilities

§      Partner with Chamber of Commerce and WDA to recruit and retain business

§      Conduct needs analysis of Highway 99E commercial area, as basis for transportation improvements, renewal, and business recruitment

DEVELOP NECESSARY SYSTEMS INFRASTRUCTURE:

§      Initiate planning to expand City circulation system on Crosby Rd, Parr Rd. and South Bypass

§      Evaluate options for addressing DEQ water quality and temperature concerns at WWTP

§      Analyze and Adopt revised Wastewater rates

§      Complete Storm water cost allocation and funding recommendations

§      Develop I-net capabilities

§      Investigate creation of Stormwater Utility District

IMPROVE THE APPEARANCE AND QUALITY OF COMMUNITY:

§      Review and revise as appropriate code enforcement-related ordinances

§      Alarms

§      Peddler’s licenses

§      Animals

§      Promote public awareness of code requirements through education

§      Implement Housing Ordinance

§      Initiate Urban Forestry Program

~     Survey existing right-of-way and historic trees

~     Develop a replacement strategy and schedule

~     Develop public information program

§      Reinstate Residential Rehabilitation Program

PROVIDE A SAFE AND SECURE COMMUNITY:

§      Attain Oregon Accreditation Alliance accreditation for PD

§      Initiate Strategic Planning to implement policing districts and information based policing

~     Develop Interim Policing Plan: (1-3 years)

~     Develop Strategic Policing Plan (3-5 years)

~     Develop Long Term Policing Outline: (5‑10 Years)

§      Complete Emergency Management System Development

§      Develop City Wireless Plan

§      Participate in Weed and Seed program development and implementation

§      Focus greater attention on patrol activities in Downtown

§      Increase drug abuse awareness activities

MANAGE GROWTH:

§      Continue to implement Urban Renewal

§      Evaluate Ballot Measure 37 impact on codes

§      Update development code to correct deficiencies and address changes in law and circumstances

§      Evaluate options for implementing “concurrency” requirements

§      Establish SDC’s and TIF’s that fully offset new development’s impact on community facilities and transportation system

§      Complete and follow through on Comprehensive Plan Amendments and UGB expansion

~     Defend any potential appeal

~     Oversee annexations, as they occur

~     Administer Interchange Management Plan

~     Administer Southwest Industrial Reserve master planning requirements

PARK DEVELOPMENT:

§      Complete Parks Comprehensive Plan update

§      Revise Parks SDC methodology

§      Renovate one playground each year, consistent with Recreation and Parks Board recommendations

§      Complete Community Center pre-design and site selection, and seek funding for construction

§      Complete WMAC expansion

§      Completed design and initiate cultural arts center construction

§      Obtain funding for and complete ball field complex at Centennial Park

§      Obtain grants and contributions to fund greenway improvements

§      Develop Hermanson Park III and Hermanson Pond

§      Complete master plan for Legion and Settlemier Parks

§      Identify funding for, and initiate Legion Park renovation

TEAM BUILDING AND ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

§      Continue current activities

§      Continue Employee recognition program

§      Complete Community Services re-organization

§      Reorganize Public Works Department

§      Recruit and hire Assistant City Administrator

§      Organize departments for most efficient service delivery

§      Increase commitment to employee training by targeting funds to training budgets

§      Seek additional employee training opportunities as funding permits

§      Incorporate diversity training into new-hire regimen

§      Provide city-wide training to all employees, semi-annually

~     2007: Workplace and Sexual Harassment                Customer Service

~     2008: Diversity                Personnel Polices and procedures

§      Develop additional employment contracts with Middle-managers

§      Complete bargaining

~     AFSCME

~     WPA

§      Evaluate Centralized Purchasing

DEVELOP TECHNOLOGICAL INFRASTRUCTURE:

§      Telecommunications - high speed Internet and I-net capability

§      Update City GIS system capabilities

§      Incorporate technological advancements in City processes

§      Evaluate VOIP for phone system

PLAN AND DELIVER TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS:

§      Regional

~     Establish LID’s for Front Street, and Tout Street, and Alley improvement projects, and for paving unpaved streets.

~     Complete Boone’s Ferry and Country Club and Front Street projects

~     Continue to seek funding for I-5 interchange and Highway 214 widening projects

~     Analyze and modify SDC’s to fund City Share of interchange

~     Establish funding agreements with properties within interchange management area for cost sharing of improvements

~     Evaluate operational and financing options to expand transit services

~     Partner with ODOT to develop park and ride facility near the I-5 interchange

~     Construct sidewalk adjacent to Highway 214 from High School to Progress Way

§      Local

~     Pave one unpaved street each of the next two years, as part of a continuing program to pave all unpaved streets

~     Install curb and sidewalks on some streets

~     Ready engineering to support grant applications to fund projects

~     Develop Bike/Pedestrian paths in greenways re: phase I

~     Complete Hardcastle Ave. rail realignment

~     Renovate Harrison St., Front St. to Settlemier Ave.

~     Renovate Hayes St., Front to Second streets

~     Evaluate re-opening 5th Street to through traffic

ENHANCE FISCAL STABILITY:

§      Seek project specific funding to support road and sidewalk work

§      Seek and develop new revenue sources to support adult and youth programs

§      Seek additional grants to support other city programs

§      Revise System Development charges and Traffic Impact fees

§      Prepare 3-5 year revenue/expenditure forecasts

CONTINUE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PROCESS:

§      Coordinate with League of Oregon Cities and State/Federal legislative delegations on legislative matters of interest to Woodburn

§      Continue to take positions on matters of pending legislation with potential impact to City

FACILITY DEVELOPMENT:

§      Complete Community Center Pre-design and site selection project

§      Finalize design and obtain funding for Library expansion, Phase I

§      Market Community Gardens property

§      Update Parks master plan

§      Remodel City Hall to increase security and efficiency

§      Adopt Legion Park and Settlemier Park Master plans

§      Design and build access road from Park Avenue to Police Facility

§      Seek funding for Phase 1 of Greenway Projects

§      Complete Foundation start-up

§      Oversee Aquatic Center Expansion

§      Relocate Court and Court Offices

§      Expand Community Development and Building Division space

§      Evaluate relocating City shops to McNulty Property

ENCOURAGE AND EMPLOY SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES:

§      Revise procurement procedures

§      Train staff (ongoing)

§      Conduct Energy Audit of all City Facilities

§      Establish policies requiring purchase of only hybrids and energy efficient gas-powered vehicles

§      Construct new, and renovate existing city buildings to LEEDs standards

§      Support:

~     Composting

~     Recycling and use of recycled materials

~     “Green building”

~     Public education

§      Provide a good example

§      Investigate waste-to-energy conversion at WWTP

§      Evaluate use of bio-diesel for diesel powered equipment

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