State of the City 2017
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STATE OF THE CITY A report on Mankato’s accomplishments, and a look into future opportunities. mankatomn.gov 311 or 507-387-8600 Mankato City Council Vision Eric Anderson Leading the way as a prosperous, diverse regional community. Mayor 204 Emerson Lane Mankato, MN 56001 City offi ces: 507-387-8693 Home: 507-386-1750 [email protected] Public Service Principles Mike Laven Responsive–Prompt to respond and serve. At-Large Effi cient–Highest performance at greatest economy. 405 Cardinal Drive Dear resident, Mankato, MN 56001 Greater good–Serve for the good of the community and region. Mobile: 507-720-8674 Innova on–Embracing new ideas and methods to improve service delivery. This “State of the City” marks the culmina on [email protected] of Mankato’s recent fi ve-year strategic plan, Mankato’s Open–Spirit of accessibility in policy making and opera on. guide to service delivery. Much has been accomplished Karen Foreman Neighborly–Concern and compassion for others. over these last fi ve years as detailed in “State of the Ward 1 City.” Work that needs to be completed will be moved 2318 Hoff man Path Mankato, MN 56001 ahead to the city’s next strategic plan. This year is Home: 507-382-4256 cri cal because a new strategic planning process [email protected] begins. Once developed, this plan will serve ci zens over the next fi ve years. Dennis Dieken Core Values Ward 2 Respect We treat others with courtesy and dignity and value their perspec ves, Strategic decisions serve as the city’s economic 15 Belleview Avenue embracing our diff erences. founda on to enhance livability. A lean organiza on, Mankato, MN 56001 Mankato is commi ed to operate at a level of service Mobile: 507-720-1817 Integrity We lead by example by being honest, doing the right thing and by having [email protected] customers have come to expect while looking for ac ons that refl ect our words. ways to be innova ve and effi cient. Mark Frost Posi ve a tude We use a posi ve approach, take ini a ve, are mo vated to perform Providing outstanding service remains a top priority. Ward 3 a good job and take pride in the work we do. Please contact me or city staff any me we can 100 Essex Road Teamwork Together, we collaborate on ideas and share informa on, resources and Mankato, MN 56001 responsibility for the best possible outcomes. be of service. Home: 507-387-3169 [email protected] Accountability We take responsibility for our ac ons and the comple on of our work. Patrick Hentges Jenn Melby-Kelley Mankato City Manager Ward 4 507-387-8695 116 East Pleasant Street [email protected] Mankato, MN 56001 Mobile: 507-720-2502 [email protected] Leadership Philosophy We belong to an organiza on that cares about making a posi ve diff erence in the lives of Trudy Kunkel others. Our work is challenging and has purpose. We listen and engage with each other Ward 5 and our community. 115 Lillian Drive We are empowered and trusted to make good decisions that align with the Public Service Mankato, MN 56001 Mobile: 507-317-6990 Principles and Core Values. Our organiza on is commi ed to inves ng and developing Home: 507-388-7580 each other. We will recognize and celebrate our collec ve achievements and [email protected] individual accomplishments. Mankato City Council Vision Eric Anderson Leading the way as a prosperous, diverse regional community. Mayor 204 Emerson Lane Mankato, MN 56001 City offi ces: 507-387-8693 Home: 507-386-1750 [email protected] Public Service Principles Mike Laven Responsive–Prompt to respond and serve. At-Large Effi cient–Highest performance at greatest economy. 405 Cardinal Drive Dear resident, Mankato, MN 56001 Greater good–Serve for the good of the community and region. Mobile: 507-720-8674 Innova on–Embracing new ideas and methods to improve service delivery. This “State of the City” marks the culmina on [email protected] of Mankato’s recent fi ve-year strategic plan, Mankato’s Open–Spirit of accessibility in policy making and opera on. guide to service delivery. Much has been accomplished Karen Foreman Neighborly–Concern and compassion for others. over these last fi ve years as detailed in “State of the Ward 1 City.” Work that needs to be completed will be moved 2318 Hoff man Path Mankato, MN 56001 ahead to the city’s next strategic plan. This year is Home: 507-382-4256 cri cal because a new strategic planning process [email protected] begins. Once developed, this plan will serve ci zens over the next fi ve years. Dennis Dieken Core Values Ward 2 Respect We treat others with courtesy and dignity and value their perspec ves, Strategic decisions serve as the city’s economic 15 Belleview Avenue embracing our diff erences. founda on to enhance livability. A lean organiza on, Mankato, MN 56001 Mankato is commi ed to operate at a level of service Mobile: 507-720-1817 Integrity We lead by example by being honest, doing the right thing and by having [email protected] customers have come to expect while looking for ac ons that refl ect our words. ways to be innova ve and effi cient. Mark Frost Posi ve a tude We use a posi ve approach, take ini a ve, are mo vated to perform Providing outstanding service remains a top priority. Ward 3 a good job and take pride in the work we do. Please contact me or city staff any me we can 100 Essex Road Teamwork Together, we collaborate on ideas and share informa on, resources and Mankato, MN 56001 responsibility for the best possible outcomes. be of service. Home: 507-387-3169 [email protected] Accountability We take responsibility for our ac ons and the comple on of our work. Patrick Hentges Jenn Melby-Kelley Mankato City Manager Ward 4 507-387-8695 116 East Pleasant Street [email protected] Mankato, MN 56001 Mobile: 507-720-2502 [email protected] Leadership Philosophy We belong to an organiza on that cares about making a posi ve diff erence in the lives of Trudy Kunkel others. Our work is challenging and has purpose. We listen and engage with each other Ward 5 and our community. 115 Lillian Drive We are empowered and trusted to make good decisions that align with the Public Service Mankato, MN 56001 Mobile: 507-317-6990 Principles and Core Values. Our organiza on is commi ed to inves ng and developing Home: 507-388-7580 each other. We will recognize and celebrate our collec ve achievements and [email protected] individual accomplishments. Be proac ve with safety. Con nue to encourage residents to Serving, protecting and engaging the communi ty connect with police by working with their neighborhood offi cer. Promote “See something? Say something. Call 911.” Government is designed to serve the people. Mankato staff Fire staffi ng coverage improved. Work is complete on con nuously look for ways to increase customer service quality, townhomes being added to the west side of the fi re sta on sa sfac on and input. In addi on to providing good customer at 1721 Augusta Drive. Having fi refi ghters living closer to the Our opportunities service, it’s important to engage ci zens through city volunteer sta on will help expand overnight coverage and enhance Build rela onship opportuni es. Develop new ways to and feedback opportuni es. Their contribu ons and input make service to areas east and northeast of Mankato. engage residents with police and problem-solve. a posi ve diff erence to the organiza on and those it serves. Combina on fi re staff saves dollars. Mankato has one of the Determine how to allocate fi re resources in the best Commitment: Serving and largest combina on fi re staff s in the state that's comprised of possible way. This allows fi re staff to focus on specialized protecting the communit y. full- me and part- me personnel, helping to save taxpayers fi re preven on services including hazardous materials team, Our accomplishments $3 million a year in personnel expenses. There’s an average of confi ned space rescues, regional airport suppression and six-full me fi re staff during the day and eight in the evening Safe and Clean Ini a ve con nues to be successful. The building inspec ons to look for high-risk occupancies. It will who are available to respond to calls. In addi on, 38 part- me Special Service Maintenance District provides enhanced city also help the ambulance service focus on their core service volunteer fi refi ghters supplement full- me fi re staff , which services on the 400 and 500 blocks of Mankato’s City Center. of responding to medical calls and providing medical helps increase service effi ciencies and availability. All are spread Businesses share costs and equally benefi t from enhanced transporta on services. Volunteers help care for fl owers in Sibley Park, 900 Mound Avenue. across Mankato’s three fi re sta ons. services, including general maintenance and clean-up. To help maintain safety, there are video surveillance cameras, enhanced Staff are key in Mankato’s ability to ensure its Insurance Service eff orts including youth summer fi shing and soccer programs Commitment: Engage and ser ve as well as area programming and events, such as the Tapestry ligh ng and police offi cers who patrol sidewalks, plazas and Offi cer (ISO) ra ng of 3 over the last decade. The ISO grading the community.