City of Zeeland 2021 Strategic Action Plan
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ZEELAND CITY COUNCIL Kevin Klynstra, Mayor Sally Gruppen, Mayor Pro-Tem Jim Broersma, City Councilmember Rick Van Dorp, City Councilmember Glenn Kass, City Councilmember Mary Beth Timmer, City Councilmember Phung Lam, City Councilmember CITY MANAGEMENT TEAM Tim Klunder, City Manager Kevin Plockmeyer, Asst. CM/Finance Director Andrew Boatright, BPW General Manager Pam Holmes, City Clerk Abby deRoo, City Marketing Director Doug Engelsman, CWP Superintendent Tim Maday, Community Development Director Scott Nienhuis, Streets, Public Works Operations Superintendent Tim Jungel, Police Chief Heather Wood Gramza, Library/Community Center Director Steve Venlet, Facilities Maintenance Supervisor Ross Tibbets, Fire/Rescue Chief
City’s Vision and Commitments to Spread Zeel On an annual basis the Zeeland City Council and staff participate in a goal setting retreat/strategic planning session. The annual retreat proves to be beneficial in setting a strategic course of action for City Council and staff in the development of the budget for the fiscal year ahead; how we should focus project efforts in the current calendar year and beyond; and most importantly, to ensure adherence to the City’s vision and commitments to achieve the vision through the development of specific action steps. For 2021, City Council and staff confirmed that the CITY’S VISION for the 2021 STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN shall remain as “FEEL THE ZEEL”. To “Feel the Zeel”, the city will inspire a passionate and spirited pursuit to engage with a big, small town full of everyday good living and unmatched enterprise and to create an abundant enthusiasm among those living and working in the City of Zeeland. The city will achieve the vision through our ongoing pursuit of our commitments (Vibrant Downtown; Strong, Safe and Connected Neighborhoods; Economic and Community Development; Infrastructure and City Services; Culture, Parks and Recreation; Financial Sustainability; Organizational Culture) and through the completion of specific action steps for each commitment. Completion of all commitments and actions steps will be done with our core values (Intentional, Accountable, Excellence, and Service) at the forefront of our Strategic Action Plan pursuits. Like any business plan, the City’s 2021 Strategic Action Plan provides a roadmap and solid framework for what the city looks to accomplish within our commitments to spread “Zeel” in 2021. We believe reviewers of this 2021 Strategic Action Plan will obtain a better understanding of where the City plans to focus time, talent and resources in 2021 (and beyond) in our relentless commitment to spread Zeel! If you have any questions on City Council’s plan for Zeeland’s future, please do not hesitate to follow-up with us. Feel the Zeel! Timothy R. Klunder, City Manager
• Succession Plan (public works Pursue excellence through the provision of quality ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE operations & facilities) infrastructure and comprehensive City services • Government Alliance for INFRASTRUCTURE that are well maintained, inclusive and accessible, responsive, efficient and offer good stewardship of Race & Equity • Wage & Benefit Study & CITY SERVICES public resources. To fulfill the commitments to spread • Snowmelt Plan • Fiber Through City Zeel, support an organizational structure that consistently holds to the city’s core values, seeks to build leaders, and celebrates our historic attributes, while also providing an organizational culture that is equitable and inclusive. VIBRANT Revitalize the heart of the DOWNTOWN community and encourage a downtown that is financially affordable and competitive, physically attractive, fun and energetic. STRONG, SAFE • • Downtown Passageway Library Alley Project & CONNECTED Inspire a passionate and spirited pursuit to engage with a big, small town full of everyday good living and • Parking Needs and Assessment Plan NEIGHBORHOODS unmatched enterprise and to create an abundant enthusiasm • Cherry Avenue Improvements among those living and working in the City of Zeeland. • Downtown Hotel • Downtown Redevelopment Opportunities (large parcels) Encourage and maintain pedestrian friendly neighborhoods that • Gateway Improvements at State & Main are attractive, welcoming and inclusive, while offering a variety SERVICE ACCOUNTABLE INTENTIONAL EXCELLENCE of housing types including high quality, historically-preserved housing stock that reflects residents’ pride in the community and where social interaction and resident engagement are valued. • BL196 Crossing • Improvements to Business • Housing Stock Inventory • Non-motorized System Plan STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN Loop Corridor (policy decisions) 2021 CULTURE, PARKS & RECREATION ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY Provide a robust array of engaging activities and DEVELOPMENT public spaces throughout the community that are accessible, affordable and designed for people of all ages and stages of life. Individuals and families Lead and facilitate strategic growth that is consistent with Exemplify long-term financial living outside the community will actively seek the City’s vision by building collaborative relationships and strength through continuous opportunities to travel to Zeeland for cultural and promoting a climate that is accommodating, identifies and FINANCIAL improvement and innovation, recreational endeavors. utilizes resources to create development opportunities, and SUSTAINABILITY planning for projects/programs is responsive to emerging issues and trends. beyond inception, diversifying • Huizenga Park Phase III • Park’s Master Plan financial resources and holding • Sligh Building • 3 E. Main. adequate financial reserves. • Alcohol Ordinance • Redevelopment Ready • Long-Term Financial Plan Review Community • Continue to be Fiscally Responsible BUILDING UP OUR COMMUNITY. ONE PIECE AT A TIME.
City of Zeeland 2021 Strategic Action Plan City of Zeeland’s detailed Action Steps, Outcome Indicators and Operational Goals to Spread “Zeel” in 2021 Adopted by Zeeland City Council on 4/5/21
City of Zeeland 2021 Strategic Action Plan Vibrant Downtown Revitalize the heart of the community and encourage a downtown that is financially affordable and competitive, physically attractive, fun and energetic. Adopted by Zeeland City Council on 4/5/21
City of Zeeland 2021 Strategic Action Plan Action Step Outcome Indicator Value Statement Lead During fiscal year 2021-2022 explore Improve access between existing Marketing Director, property owner’s long-term plans and current parking lots and Main Street businesses; CM, & Community tenant needs to determine possibilities/ strengthening connections will enhance the Development 1. Downtown Passageway timeline for downtown passageway and/or customer experience and make best use of Department site improvements. existing parking spaces and rear entrances to businesses. By August 31, 2021, substantially complete Accessible and attractive walkways assist Marketing Director, the Library Alley Project including the in the creation of a more vibrant downtown Asst. CM, Community reconstruction of sidewalks and installation and connected neighborhoods. Development & City 2. Library Alley Project of snowmelt around the existing Howard Manager Miller Library/Community Center and the passageway to Main Avenue. By June 1, 2021 determine if summer of Improves visitor experience and supports Community 2021 is the most effective time to conduct a downtown businesses by utilizing the city’s Development Director, parking study, based on current pandemic parking resources in the most efficient ways Marketing Director, restrictions and level of restored downtown possible. SARB and Planning 3. Parking Needs & activity. If so, authorize a professional Commission Assessment Plan parking study to be conducted in July 2021. If sufficient downtown activity has not yet been restored, postpone the study until summer 2022. Adopted by Zeeland City Council on 4/5/21
City of Zeeland 2021 Strategic Action Plan Action Step Outcome Indicator Value Statement Lead By August 31, 2021, substantially complete Accessible roadways and walkways assist in Asst. CM, Public Works the Cherry Avenue Improvement Project the creation of a more walkable downtown Superint., Marketing 4. Cherry Ave. Improvement including the repaving of Cherry Avenue and and connected neighborhoods. Director, CM the installation of a snowmelt sidewalk on the northside of Cherry Avenue. During fiscal year 2021-2022 explore Encourage the link between Zeeland’s Marketing Director, professional market study or recruitment industrial sector and downtown, pursue the Community 5. Downtown Hotel services for a downtown hotel. development of a hotel (suitable for business Development Director, travel and tourism) within walking distance of City Mgr, SARB Main Street. Create a large parcel inventory, including Improve the City’s proactive approach to Marketing Director contact person and intentions of future use (if downtown development. & Community Dev. 6. Downtown Redevelopment available), by December 2021. Director Opportunities Enlist professional assistance to design Create an inviting gateway experience that Marketing Director & possible gateway treatments for the SE, accurately represents quality and standards City Manager 7. Gateway Improvements SW, NW corners of State and Main that of the City of Zeeland. at State & Main complement the development at 3 E. Main by December 2021. Approach property owners for participation by June 30, 2022. Adopted by Zeeland City Council on 4/5/21
City of Zeeland 2021 Strategic Action Plan Strong, Safe and Connected Neighborhoods Encourage and maintain pedestrian friendly neighborhoods that are attractive, welcoming and inclusive, while offering a variety of housing types including high quality, historically-preserved housing stock that reflects residents’ pride in the community and where social interaction and resident engagement are valued. Adopted by Zeeland City Council on 4/5/21
City of Zeeland 2021 Strategic Action Plan Action Step Outcome Indicator Value Statement Lead Continue discussions with potential regional A BL-196 crossing assists in creating more City Manager, Asst. 1. BL-196 Crossing partners (townships, Mac Greenway, OCP) connected neighborhoods by offering CM, Community (Non-motorized on crossing and determine a preferred pedestrians and cyclists alike a safe link Development & east entrance) location by June 30, 2022 between the north and south side of the Planning Comm. business loop. By December 31, 2021, present a finalized Engaging public spaces providing a Asst. City Manager master plan of proposed beautification welcoming environment for those living inside & Public Works 2. Improvements to BL-196 improvements to the BL-196 Corridor that and outside the community. Operations Corridor comply with Michigan Department of Superintendent Transportation (MDOT) standards. By December 31, 2021, engage the Encourages pedestrian friendly City Manager, Planning Commission/City Council in policy neighborhoods, quality city infrastructure, Community discussions on suggested strategies for non- and alternative means of transportation. Development and 3. Non-motorized System Plan motorized pathways in the Non- Motorized Planning Commission (policy decisions) Pathway Plan (ie, eliminating on-street parking on one-side to incorporate bike lane) with the potential of a pilot project in 2022. By December 31, 2021 complete a housing A housing stock inventory assessment Community stock inventory assessment of all detached identifies blocks, neighborhoods or other Development Director residential properties in the city to evaluate areas where additional focus can be placed the condition of the city’s housing stock. to strengthen the quality of housing in the 4. Housing Stock Inventory area, and the neighborhood as a whole. The Assessment also creates a baseline that the overall condition of the city’s housing stock can be evaluated against in future years. Adopted by Zeeland City Council on 4/5/21
City of Zeeland 2021 Strategic Action Plan Economic and Community Development Lead and facilitate strategic growth that is consistent with the City’s vision by building collaborative relationships and promoting a climate that is accommodating, identifies and utilizes resources to create development opportunities, and is responsive to emerging issues and trends. Adopted by Zeeland City Council on 4/5/21
City of Zeeland 2021 Strategic Action Plan Action Step Outcome Indicator Value Statement Lead Work with new owner of Sligh Bldg to assist Help see to fruition the redevelopment City Manager, Asst. in the redevelopment of the property through of a parcel that has long been identified CM, Marketing 1. Sligh Building such things as an evaluation of closing as a “gateway” property to the east end Director, Community Maple, use of the ZCDC lot for parking, tax of downtown and a high priority in past Development Director incentives, etc. Strategic Action Plans. Spring 2021, present development proposal Create a mixed-use, multi-story dynamic Marketing Director, to City Council. If project scope is approved, building on one of the most important Community 2. 3 E. Main prepare negotiations and development corners in downtown Zeeland that stimulates Development Director agreement by December 2021. the economy and acts as a catalyst for new and CM construction. By December 31, 2021 consider Appropriate amendments to the ordinance Community amendments to the City’s Alcohol Beverage will promote a business climate that Development Director, Ordinance for things such as the inclusion of is accommodating, identifies growth Marketing Director, 3. Alcohol Ordinance Redevelopment Liquor Licenses and transfer- opportunities and is responsive to emerging City Manager Review in licenses as allowed licenses beyond trends. quota licenses; and other items such as a special provisions to allow Sunday sales for limited special events, or social districts. By December 31, 2021 obtain Ensures that city policies and procedures Community Redevelopment Ready Community are in place to appropriately assist with Development Director 4. Redevelopment Ready Certification from the MEDC. economic development projects. Community Adopted by Zeeland City Council on 4/5/21
City of Zeeland 2021 Strategic Action Plan Infrastructure and City Services Pursue excellence through the provision of quality infrastructure and comprehensive City services that are well maintained, inclusive and accessible, responsive, efficient and offer good stewardship of public resources. Adopted by Zeeland City Council on 4/5/21
City of Zeeland 2021 Strategic Action Plan Action Step Outcome Indicator Value Statement Lead Throughout 2021 complete the following Snow-free roadways and walkways assist in Asst. City Mgr, City snowmelt related items: 1) Adopt a snowmelt the creation of a more walkable downtown Manager, and system installation policy; 2) Adopt an and connected neighborhoods. Snowmelt Committee 1. Snowmelt Plan Annual Assessment Policy for Operation and Maintenance of a Snowmelt System; 3) Determine the scope and timing of the next phase of snowmelt within the City. By December 31, 2021, participate in the Fiber throughout the city helps meet the BPW General Ottawa County Digital Inclusion Study and economic and community development Manager, Asst. City continue monitoring progress in Ottawa needs of property owners; and provide Manager, IT Director County fiber broadband efforts. To also high-quality infrastructure/city services; while engage a consultant to assist the city in the study will assist the city in analyzing if/ 2. Fiber Throughout the conducting a Fiber Broadband Strategic how this can be performed in a financially City Workshop culminating in a written report sustainable means. to provide guidance on models and trends for the provision of municipal broadband services, technology considerations, funding considerations, and partnership opportunities. Adopted by Zeeland City Council on 4/5/21
City of Zeeland 2021 Strategic Action Plan Culture, Parks and Recreation Provide a robust array of engaging activities and public spaces throughout the community that are accessible, affordable and designed for people of all ages and stages of life. Individuals and families living outside the community will actively seek opportunities to travel to Zeeland for cultural and recreational endeavors. Adopted by Zeeland City Council on 4/5/21
City of Zeeland 2021 Strategic Action Plan Action Step Outcome Indicator Value Statement Lead In coordination with the implementation of Additional and updated amenities increase Asst. City Mgr, Public the Parks Master Plan, make a decision as the park’s attraction to not only those living Works Operations Sup. to the scope and timing of Huizenga Park within the community but also those living and Parks/Cemetery 1. Huizenga Park Phase III Phase III. outside to a public space that is accessible Commission and affordable for people of all ages and stages of life. Finalize the Parks Master Plan and submit An evaluation of a future plan for our park Asst. City Mgr, Public to the State of Michigan by February of system will ensure that our parks remain Works Operations Sup. 2022. A plan which includes an evaluation accessible and affordable to people of all and Parks/Cemetery 2. Parks Master Plan of items such as a dog park and restrooms ages and stages of life. Commission at all parks and as part of the final product contains artist renderings of future park Parks/Cemetery layouts and amenities. Adopted by Zeeland City Council on 4/5/21
City of Zeeland 2021 Strategic Action Plan Financial Sustainability Exemplify long-term financial strength through continuous improvement and innovation, planning for projects/programs beyond inception, diversifying financial resources and holding adequate financial reserves. Adopted by Zeeland City Council on 4/5/21
City of Zeeland 2021 Strategic Action Plan Action Step Outcome Indicator Value Statement Lead By June 2021, provide City Council a report Long-term financial strength is measured by Asst. City Manager/ that outlines the steps that could be taken our ability to weather both good and bad Fin. Director & City 1. Long-Term Financial Plan in order to preserve long-term financial financial situations, and a plan is needed to Manager sustainability in the event of a loss of ensure prosperity in both. significant revenue. Adopt a Fiscal Year 21-22 budget, that does Financial sustainability ensures we take care Asst. CM/Finance Dir, not increase the millage rate that ensures of our past liabilities, invests in the present, City Manager & Dept. 2. Continue to be Fiscally adequate reserves per our budgetary policy and builds adequate reserves for the future. Heads Responsible and provides proper staffing for the next Fiscal Year. Adopted by Zeeland City Council on 4/5/21
City of Zeeland 2021 Strategic Action Plan Organizational Culture To fulfill the commitments to spread Zeel, support an organizational structure that consistently holds to the City’s core values, seeks to build leaders, and celebrates our historic attributes, while also providing an organizational culture that is equitable and inclusive. Adopted by Zeeland City Council on 4/5/21
City of Zeeland 2021 Strategic Action Plan Action Step Outcome Indicator Value Statement Lead Create and implement a succession plan Leadership cultivation and development is City Manager & 1. Succession Plan prior to the retirement of the Public Works critical in order to fulfill the commitments to Asst. City Manager, (Public Works Operations Superintendent and Facilities spread Zeel. Public Works Super & Operations & Facilities) Maintenance Supervisor. Facilities Supervisor During 2021, participate with other Ottawa Assessing the city’s current policies and City Manager and County Municipalities in “communities of programs to determine proactive steps BPW General Mgr. 2. Government Alliance learning” around the GARE concepts to moving forward will help the city become a for Race and Equity determine where the city is with its practices more equitable and inclusive organization. on race and equity to better determine the next steps in the process. During FY 2022, engage the services of Analyzing the city’s wages and benefits City Manager, BPW a professional consultant to perform an helps keep the city competitive in the market General Mgr, Asst. CM analysis of wages and benefits; and to place to recruit/retain strong talent and & City Clerk 3. Wage and Benefit Study evaluate the city’s wage implementation evaluating the city’s wage implementation practices. practices will help the city determine if an equitable system is in place. Adopted by Zeeland City Council on 4/5/21
City of Zeeland 2021 Strategic Action Plan City of Zeeland 2021 Department Operational Goals Adopted by Zeeland City Council on 4/5/21
City of Zeeland 2021 Strategic Action Plan Action Step Outcome Indicator Commitment Department Throughout 2021, develop accounting Financial Sustainability Finance protocols for the newly established 1. Establish IT Internal Information Technology Internal Service Service Fund Fund which adhere to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. By July 2021, obtain a decision from City Financial Sustainability Finance Council which considers the possibility of 2. Decision on the Elimination eliminating the collection of credit card fees of Credit Card Fees for all City transactions except for property tax payments. Review and revision of all policies and Infrastructure & City Services Library/CC procedures for both the Library and the 3. Policy & Procedure Community Center (12.31.2021). Revision Host and facilitate a minimum of 4 Strong, Safe and Connected Library/CC community conversations to glean insights Neighborhoods on needs within the area. Results from the 4. Community Conversations conversations will be shared with various stakeholders including Zeeland City Council (12.31.2021). Provide professional development to all Organizational Culture Library/CC current Library and Community Center staff 5. Staff Professional in the areas of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Development and Implicit Bias (12.31.2021). Adopted by Zeeland City Council on 4/5/21
City of Zeeland 2021 Strategic Action Plan Action Step Outcome Indicator Commitment Department Upgrade to a dynamic HRIS (Human Organizational Culture City Clerk Resources Information System) that will 6. New HRIS System handle our current benefits, and programs, as well as serve us into the future. Scan all currently held FOIA requests into our Infrastructure and City Services City Clerk document retention file and enter the details 7. Scan all FOIA into an indexing database. Requests Received Due to substantial growth, especially in the Economic and Community Development CWP 8. Long-Range State 425 ZCT Area, review the entire transmission Street & Roosevelt in that area to ensure that we will be able to Lift Station Study reliably service our community on the north side. During construction of the new biosolids Infrastructure and City Services CWP building, staff will need to work diligently to ensure maximum reduction of biosolids will be maintained, excellent communication 9. New Biosolids Building between the contractors and the CWP staff will be imperative and forward thinking will be crucial as biosolids production cannot be stopped due to normal wastewater treatment. Adopted by Zeeland City Council on 4/5/21
City of Zeeland 2021 Strategic Action Plan Action Step Outcome Indicator Commitment Department Department accreditation requires that Infrastructure and City Services Police we record and provide documentation yearly that substantiates the continuation 10. Police Department of established policy and procedures. We Accreditation will establish a system for recording the requirements of our new accreditation and develop a means of sharing that data with the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police. Clerical staff will purge archived files Infrastructure and City Services Police to match the current COZ and State of 11. Police Department Michigan retention schedule. Archive Purge Last year we began the migration of RMS Infrastructure and City Services Police to an electronic system. That process was delayed/postponed due to COVID. The 12. Police Department Electronic arrest and felony reports need to be moved Records Management System to the electronic system. We are returning to Transition the in-person normal schedule on March 1st and will begin moving the remaining reports to the new system. Adopted by Zeeland City Council on 4/5/21
City of Zeeland 2021 Strategic Action Plan Action Step Outcome Indicator Commitment Department For the remainder of 2020-21, provide Organizational Culture Facility Maintenance a seamless transition to the staff and the department leadership. Some things that will be included are future capital projects 13. Facilities Maintenance and the bidding process, the budget Department Transition process, building inventories, building cleaning procedures and the operation and maintenance of the mechanical and energy management systems. HVAC preventive maintenance will be Infrastructure and City Services Facility Maintenance scheduled in late May or in June so the new 14. HVAC Preventive leadership can learn what is involved. Maintenance By the end of 2021, Zeeland Fire Rescue Strong, Safe and Connected Fire/Rescue (ZFR) will distribute fire prevention materials Neighborhoods 15. Community Risk Reduction to all residents within the City. ZFR will build-out the business occupancy Infrastructure and City Services Fire/Rescue records component of our records 16. Records Management management system (RMS). Adopted by Zeeland City Council on 4/5/21
City of Zeeland 2021 Strategic Action Plan Action Step Outcome Indicator Commitment Department By the end of 2021, ZFR will evaluate Infrastructure and City Services Fire/Rescue our mission statement, values, goals and objectives, review the 2020 ISO report, 17. Strategic Planning assess NFPA standards compared to department statistics, and begin developing a plan for long-term sustainability. Pursue graphic design classes and software Infrastructure and City Services Marketing Dept. to equip the Marketing Department to 18. Marketing Design handle additional projects inhouse. Classes/Software Assist Zeeland Festivals in replacing their Vibrant Downtown Marketing Dept. Program Director and explore succession 19. Zeeland Festivals planning for the organization. By December 31, 2021 convert all Infrastructure and City Services Community Community Development Department Development Dept. 20. Community Development related applications to be fillable PDF forms Application Forms and place them online for use by residents and contractors. Update the city stormwater ordinance to Infrastructure and City Services Community bring it into compliance with the requirements Development Dept. 21. Update City Stormwater of the new County MS4 permit. Ordinance Adopted by Zeeland City Council on 4/5/21
City of Zeeland 2021 Strategic Action Plan Action Step Outcome Indicator Commitment Department Renew the State of Michigan’s record Infrastructure and City Services Community retention requirements, and then assess the Development Dept. 22. Personal Property Records city’s personal property records to relocate Requirements, Purge and purge records in compliance with state requirements. Establish rules and regulations for cemetery Infrastructure and City Services Parks, & Cemetery 23. Felch Street Cemetery operations by July 1, 2021. Operations Make a decision on building an on-site Infrastructure and City Services Parks & Cemetery 24. Felch Street Cemetery maintenance facility by the end of 2021. Facility Conduct a traffic study regarding signal Infrastructure and City Services Streets Dept. timing on State Street by the end of 2021. 25. State Street Traffic Study Hire IT Director and have IT Dept. Infrastructure and City Services City Manager 26. Information implemented by July 1, 2021. Technology Dept. Continue to implement appropriate Covid19 Organizational Culture City Manager 27. Covid19 organizational mitigation measures through Mitigation Measures 2021. Adopted by Zeeland City Council on 4/5/21
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