City Council Strategic Planning Session
The meeting was called to order, followed by a prayer led by the Chief of Police. The primary focus of the session was strategic planning, reviewing goals and expectations, and incorporating input from newer council members regarding the future direction of the city. Key discussions involved reviewing and potentially modifying the city's 2023 Mission Statement and Vision Statement to better serve citizens and businesses while ensuring physical responsibility and promoting public safety and economic development. A significant portion of the discussion centered on the financial implications of future projects, specifically addressing the aging city flume structure, which requires significant expenditure, and associated funding strategies, including a potential $25 million build grant application. Concerns were raised regarding the need to balance preserving the community's heritage, including historic structures and design guidelines, with accommodating new residents and development. Discussions also touched upon inter-agency relationships, working with local merchants during events, and the role of historic zoning.