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Goals & Objectives
TELLURIDE TOWN COUNCIL VALUES
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: Promote open communication, transparency, and partnerships with community members and stakeholders.
DYNAMIC ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT: Cultivate a dynamic and diverse economic development environment to strengthen the local economy and ensure the Telluride region’s long‐term success.
FINANCIAL SOUNDNESS AND OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE: Ensure Telluride’s long‐term economic viability and organizational success through reliable financial controls, work systems, and processes.
FIRST-RATE INFRASTRUCTURE: Provide high‐quality transportation, water, and wastewater services and facilities to meet Telluride’s current and future needs.
QUALITY WORKFORCE: Ensure Telluride’s long‐term success by attracting, retaining, and empowering an inclusive and diverse workforce that delivers excellent service.
REGIONAL COOPERATION: Provide leadership and influence to promote the region’s successes and ensure cooperation with our regional partners.
SAFETY AND SECURITY: Ensure the safety and security of individuals and property for those who live in, visit, and play in Telluride.
SUPERIOR QUALITY OF LIFE: Provide for an exceptional quality of life for Telluride residents through high development standards, protection of public health, and vibrant and sustainable opportunities.
2022 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Preserve Community
Pursue Affordable Housing Opportunities
- Implement existing projects
- Complete construction of Sunnyside housing collaboration with County
- Complete design and construction of Virginia Placer Phase 2A Project
- Complete design and commence construction on Voodoo Lounge (include deed-restricted commercial space)
- Plan and prioritize future projects
- Complete plan for Shandoka Phase 3 remodel/replacement
- Complete design and commence construction on Canyonlands/Tower House Project
- Perform feasibility study and conceptual plan for parking structure/housing project on Shandoka Lot
- Consider other Town properties
- Continue to pursue land banking opportunities
- Evaluate financial assistance available to support ongoing affordable housing needs
- Foster regional collaboration
- Continue to explore partnerships with regional jurisdictions
- Implement existing projects
Promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Establish coordinated strategic plan for workplace diversity and inclusion
- Conduct study and analysis to determine scope of need for changes
- Develop initiatives and address policies or practices affecting diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Implement initiatives, measure results, and evaluate plan
- Identify and address barriers for residents interacting with Town government and services
- Establish coordinated strategic plan for workplace diversity and inclusion
Utilize Land Use Planning to Protect the Character of Our Community
- Update 2006 Telluride Master Plan
- Begin implementation of Southwest Area Conceptual Plan
- Evaluate and adopt changes to Land Use Code that encourage long‐term affordable housing
- Evaluate and address construction impact on community
- Implement adjustments to Land Use Code to enhance manageability and functionality
Provide Consistent Outreach to the Public
- Create and implement Annual Community Survey
- Create and distribute Annual Housing Report
- Improve wayfinding signage
- Implement regular community press release communications
- Evaluate effectiveness of Town government communications
Protect Health and Quality of Life
Implement Environmental Action Agenda
- Adopt and implement updated Climate Action Plan
- Assess net-zero and carbon-neutral goals in existing and future projects
- Promote responsible resource recovery
- Evaluate forest health and fire mitigation techniques for implementation
Evaluate and Implement Health Specific Goals Relating to COVID 19
Promote Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Support mental health first aid trainings and help promote resource availability
- Promote health and wellness of Town employees
- Participate in regional mental health programs
Address Critical Infrastructure Needs
Address Wastewater Infrastructure and Funding Needs
- Pursue request for proposals for wastewater plant construction team
- Evaluate potential for sanitation district with regional partners
Refine and Evaluate Parking Plans Regionally
- Evaluate Silver Jack parking utilization, funding, and long‐term viability
- Implement measures to address on‐street parking issues and overnight parking demands
- Explore and begin plans for a southwest area community parking facility
Address Municipal Buildings, Infrastructure, and Funding Requirements
- Perform concept feasibility study for municipal building and staffing needs
Implement Town Parks Master Plan as Funding is Available
Participate in Long‐Range Gondola Planning
Support Broadband Infrastructure Improvements
Cultivate Economic Sustainability & Successful Commercial Core
Evaluate Efforts of Marketing and Tourism Activities
- Council retreat with the Telluride Tourism Board
- Evaluate Marketing Telluride service agreement and collaborate with community members and stakeholders
Address Ideas to Support Community Sustainability