City
Council Goals for 2005
Maintain and enhance the quality of life of our citizens by providing excellence in infrastructure for safe clean drinking water, effective and reliable wastewater handling, safe and efficient transportation, and aesthetically pleasing parks and rights of way.
Action items:
1. Complete the Water System Improvement Project
2.
Complete
3.
Install
4. Jet clean wastewater collection system
5. Rehabilitate the “island” at May and Gale Streets
6. Prioritize streets and alleys for future improvement
7. Reach consensus on ultimate use of “Old Pool” and proceed with improvements
8. Improve city sidewalks that are in poor state of repair
9.
Obtain ownership of Corp. road connecting
Continue to build trust and involvement in City government through improved communication with citizens.
Action items:
1. Provide tours of City facilities twice yearly for City Council members to
keep them informed on status of City systems
2. Continue quarterly newsletters
3. Continue City commissions
4. Involve seniors and youth in community planning
Preserve and enhance the standard of living for our citizens through support of economic development activities.
Action items:
1. Continue support for the Willow Creek Valley Economic Development Group through maintaining membership and participation in activities
2. Continue support for the Heppner Chamber of Commerce
Preserve and enhance property values and reduce the risk of damage from flooding while lowering citizen’s costs for flood insurance.
Action Items:
1. Complete the Flood Mapping Project
2. Apply for credits through the FEMA Community Rating System
Provide for quality community policing to
ensure continued safety and low crime rates in the City of
Action Items:
1. Review and improve contract with Morrow County Sheriff
2. Increase compliance with City code for nuisance properties
Enhance the livability and community viability through encouraging moderate population growth to 1500 persons