STRATEGIC PLAN_Otsego_2020_FINAL_081120_PRINTSAFE AND HEALTHY COMMUNITY
Otsego has proactively expanded
infrastructure to responsibly
provide core services
Otsego has committed to
delivery of quality emergency
service responsive to community
needs and expectations in a
cost-effective manner
CULTURE
Otsego has a strong organization
that is committed to team and
individual development for
excellence
Otsego has an organization
committed to leading the community
through innovative communication
QUALITY OF LIFE
Otsego is a social community with
diverse housing, service options,
and employment opportunities
Otsego Is a distinctive, connected
community known for its beauty
and natural resources
Ciy of OtsegoSTRATEGIC PLAN
2020
CITY OF OTSEGO VISION
The Visioning Process looks out into the foreseeable
future and imagines what is possible.
Otsego looked to the future during the visioning process in
2018 and reviewed the work in 2020. The statements are as
relevant today as then in describing the community we all want.
The statements below are stated as the outcome of work that
will be started or is currently underway. The vision is intended
to be a long-lasting aspiration that may never be fully realized
but always improved upon.
Strategic Direction One:
POSITIONING FOR GROWTH
This strategic direction is designed to ensure the sustainability of the
community through planning and investment in growing infrastructure needs
and proper development of property.
Goals:
– Provide qualiy services as we grow
– Increase financial stabiliy
– Identid and respond to trends in development
FIRST YEAR ACTIONS
Utility rate study
Conduct community survey
Evaluate sewer capacity
Develop scope of services for
comprehensive plan update
Complete changes from multifamily
housing study
Identify land requirements for
city needs
2-YEAR RESULTS
Maintained AA+ Bond Rating
Statutory authority for
transportation fee
500 additional dwelling units
Updated comprehensive plan, zoning
& subdivision ordinances
CIP budget for facilities planning study
Strategic Direction Two:
ENGAGING STAKEHOLDERS
The City wants to engage with community members and area leaders to establish
2-way communication and connect on areas of mutual interest. Communication
efforts are intended to help leaders understand community needs and wants,
share viewpoints and information on projects, and establish a trusting, welcoming
atmosphere throughout the City to attract quality builders and new businesses.
Goals:
– Refine and improve outreach systems
– Build and strengthen intergovernmental cooperation and collaboration
– Create interest in Otsego and attract development
FIRST YEAR ACTIONS
Proactively communicate growth
Expand joint powers agreement
with isd 728 community education
Renew expiring fire contracts
Lobby for transportation fee
authority
Work with chambers to improve
business outreach
Develop a communication plan
2-YEAR RESULTS
New fast-food or fast-casual
dining option
City owned industrial lot sold
and developed
Approved joint powers agreement
with community education
Improved access to dnr properties
Statutory authority for
transportation fee
Increased connection with
business community
Strategic Direction Three:
EMPOWERING THE ORGANIZATION
City leaders recognize the importance of recruiting, developing, and retaining
a high-quality, dedicated workforce. Investing time and resources into the
technical and leadership capabilities of the employees will position the City
to have self-driven, pro-active team-members throughout the organization.
Goals:
– Increase staff engagement practices
– Develop skills and build team
FIRST YEAR ACTIONS
Increase employee and supervisor
communications
Adopt best practices in performance
reviews
Establish an employee survey
Establish organization wide-values
Identify low-cost and/or free training
opportunities
Implement policy minimum annual
training requirements
2-YEAR RESULTS
Survey data showing employee
engagement and satisfaction
Employees understand and feel
connected to Strategic Plan
Organization culture, values and
behaviors are clear
Improved employee performance
review process
STAY CONNECTED!
As a member of the Otsego Community, we understand the
importance for you to keep up with the latest news about the
City where you to choose to live and/or work!
For the latest City of Otsego news and information other than
the City website, check out:
PUBLICATIONS
The City of Otsego has officially designated Elk River Star Newspaper to publish legal notices and
ads. The Star News also carries articles of local interest to the community. If you do not receive this
paper you have the option to pay for an subscription or pick up a free copy at City Hall.
OTSEGO VIEW
The City’s quarterly newsletter is mailed to all Otsego households and businesses.
RECREATION ACTIVITIES
The Parks and Recreation Department publishes their recreation activities in the Otsego View.
The spring and summer programs are published in the spring edition and they also publish
activities in the fall and winter editions as well. Registration is required for most programs.
Visit https://otsego.recdesk.com/Community/Program
WRIGHT COUNTY CITIZEN ALERT SYSTEM
Get alerted about emergencies and other important community news by signing up for
Citizen Alert System. This system will provide you with critical information quickly in a variety
of situations, such as missing persons and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods.
CITY OF OTSEGO APP
This app allows residents to receive push notices, submit code enforcement items, view calendar
of events, view maps, get directions to City parks and so much more from their phones or devices
and is also web based from the City website.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Please let us know if you would like to get more involved with the City,
more informed, or both. We are happy to hear from you and to partner
to make Otsego a great community! Come to our meetings, we look
forward to hearing from you!
Otsego City Council
City Hall
13400 90th Street NE
Otsego, MN 55330
Office #: 763-441-4414
cityhall@ci.otsego.mn.us