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2011 Preliminary Goals In spite of the economic uncertainty, there is much work to be done in 2011. The list below includes some of the goals that the City Manager and staff anticipate focusing on during 2011. • ConocoPhillips Coordination. Work closely with CP's representatives to quickly and effectively resolve planning, public works, parks and open space and public safety related issues with ConocoPhillips' site during final plan review, site development and continuing after the new facility opens. • Takoda Metro District. Work closely with the Metro District to quickly and effectively resolve planning, public works, parks and open space and public safety related issues with the development. • Urban Renewal. Complete the 5 -step Hwy 42 Corridor Study and develop an Implementation Plan based on the conclusions from that Study. • Economic Development. Continue working with the current owners of and parties interested in acquiring the former Sam's Club and Safeway properties to ensure that desirable retail uses are located in those facilities as soon as possible. • Business Retention. Coordinate business retention and recruitment activities including: (A) review and recommendation on all BAPs (business assistance packages), (B) regular visits with local business leaders. • Use Tax Implementation. Prepare an ordinance to update the Louisville Municipal Code to reflect voter's approval of the Use Tax; revise the City's communications and forms to implement this change and provide assistance to businesses to promote compliance with the new tax. • Capital Projects. Complete all capital projects included in the 2011 Budget on time and within budget. • US36 Project. Coordinate efforts with the Regional Transportation District (RTD) and the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) to begin construction of Queue Jump ramps at the U.S. 36 /McCaslin Interchange. • FasTracks Implementation. Continue the efforts to have the Northwest Rail and Louisville Station constructed as proposed in the FasTracks plan approved by voters in 2004, which Louisville residents and businesses have been paying taxes for since 2005. • McCaslin/Washington Intersection. Prepare illustrations and cost estimates of potential alternatives for resolving the pedestrian safety and other issues at this location, engage the public to review those alternatives and secure City Council approval of a preferred alternative and action plan for implementing that alternative. • Water System Facilities Plan. Develop a 10 -year plan that identifies the critical system infrastructure and water resource needs, when those needs will satisfied and how those needs will be funded. • Geographical Information System (GIS) implementation. Complete major elements of the GIS system and begin using the system to more cost - effectively manage the City's assets and programs. • Library Automated Materials Handling System. Develop and issue an RFP, evaluate responses, secure Council approval and implement the AMH. • Compensation & Benefits. Complete annual market study of compensation and key benefits; complete review of position and Citywide turnover rates and retention /recruitment issues; Identify adjustments needed to maintain competitiveness. 9