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Strategic Plan
On July 30, 2024, City Council conducted a seven-hour Strategic Planning Work Session retreat led by Facilitator Annie Severson of Clarity Consulting Partners. During the entire process, it has been the collective desire of both Council and City staff, to identify areas of focus for a strategic approach to the next two years and beyond. On September 3rd City Council reviewed the first draft of the 2025-2026 Strategic Plan, which included four strategic areas of focus: Community Resilience, Citywide Resource Optimization, Housing, and Infrastructure Development, Maintenance, and Connectivity.
In addition to the four areas of focus, the proposed 2025-2026 Strategic Plan contains goals, measures, and interested groups for each area of focus. On September 3rd, Facilitator Severson participated during the Council meeting to help support continued discussions. She assisted the Council by taking notes during their review of the preliminary draft and at the end of the conversation, Council agreed by consensus to allow Facilitator Severson the opportunity to incorporate Council’s changes and reconsider a final draft at the next Council meeting.
During the meeting on September 17, Council discussed the plan and proposed additional edits. Ultimately, the Council voted to table the matter until the next meeting. Council agreed to forward additional comments to Manager West to be included in a final draft to be presented to Council on October 1st. On October 1, 2024, City Council approved Resolution # 10-24, adopting the 2025-2026 Strategic Plan. After approval, City staff will present a Work Plan with items that clearly reflect implementation of the Strategic Plan over the next two years.
How does it all tie together?
How does it all tie together?
City policy and planning starts with the comprehensive plan which sets a directional foundation for the City including fundamental goals, policies, and objectives that are the basis for all action. The City’s Budget, Long Range Financial Policies and Capital Facilities Plan are all based on and are consistent with comprehensive plan policy. The City's strategic plan is also an implementation and visioning tool of the comprehensive plan, specifically addressing how the City will complete objectives over the next two years, establishing priorities for actions.