Northglenn City Council identified critical issues that will shape Northglenn’s future and developed an Action Agenda for implementation. During the year, the council plans to systematically address the most important issues that have been identified in the city. To accomplish this, the council developed actions plans for each major issue and will be working with citizens to determine policy direction and specific actions.

Our goals for the city include:

1. Economic Development
• Back fill blighted areas (with pursuit of an additional grocer)
• 120th Avenue and Grant Street development

2. Infrastructure
• Water rights
• Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Recreation Center
• Maintenance of city buildings, parks and roads – ongoing and deferred
• FasTracks (location of M&O)

3. Safety
• Increased visibility of police department
• Community policing/Neighborhood Watch
• Water

4. Fiscally-Responsible City Government
• Financially-sound budget
• Improve financial situation

5. Community Governance With Civic Involvement
• Build and encourage strong teamwork across all of the following groups: Mayor and City Council, boards and commissions, city staff and volunteers
• Develop a sense of community
• Improve communications with the public and legislators
• Enhanced Channel 8 programming
• Enhanced Northglenn Connection
• Press releases
• Citizen Survey
• Ward meetings
• Web Site
• Meetings and board meetings

Fiscally Responsible City Government

Objective 1: Adequate Financial Reserves for Uncertain Economic Times
Objective 2: Financial Policies Reflected in Budget and Council Decisions
Objective 3: Investing to Preserve or Enhance Existing City Facilities and Buildings, Infrastructure & Protecting City Assets
Objective 4: City Services Provided in the Most Cost-Effective Manner
Objective 5: Expanding and Diversifying Revenue Sources

Upgraded City Infrastructure and Facilities

Objective 1: Adequate Water Supply for Northglenn Through Adequate Water Rights, Fresh Water Storage, Improved Water Treatment and Distribution
Objective 2: Improved Recreational Buildings and Facilities
Objective 3: Improved Street Quality and Traffic Flow
Objective 4: Infrastructure to Support Development of Weld County Property
Objective 5: Uses of Utilities to Generate Revenues for the City

Strong, Competitive Businesses

Objective 1: Stronger Sales Tax Base
Objective 2: Fully Occupied and Healthy Business Centers Throughout the City
Objective 3: Convenient Shopping for Residents
Objective 4: Commercial Development/Redevelopment Consistent With Our Vision
Objective 5: Businesses Serving as a Regional Destination, Drawing New Dollars to the Local Economy

Community Governance with Civic Partnership

Objective 1: Strong City Teamwork – Mayor and City Council, Boards/Commissions, City Manager and Managers, Employees, and Volunteers
Objective 2: Customer Service Valued and Practiced by Our Employees
Objective 3: Strong Partnerships With Community Organizations, Civic Groups, Neighborhoods, and Schools
Objective 4: Better Informed Citizens About the City and the Northglenn Community Through Effective two-way Communications
Objective 5: Citizens Meaningfully Involved in City Governance and in Civic Affairs

Clean and Beautiful City

Objective 1: Improved Streetscapes and Entryways to Northglenn
Objective 2: More Attractive Commercial Areas and Neighborhoods Throughout Northglenn
Objective 3: More Attractive City Facilities, Parks and Buildings
Objective 4: Well-Maintained Landscaping, Homes and Buildings Throughout Northglenn
Objective 5: More Attractive Landscaping With Trees and Flowers, Emphasizing Xeriscapes