Jeremiah Barnes

The 2020 Strategic Plan for the City of Atchison, Kansas, focuses on five key areas: Quality of Life, Housing & Neighborhoods, Economy, Downtown, and Infrastructure & Transportation. The plan aims to improve the community's overall well-being by enhancing recreational opportunities, increasing housing options, strengthening the local economy, revitalizing the downtown area, and upgrading infrastructure. The plan incorporates community feedback gathered through various engagement methods and sets 5-year goals with corresponding strategies for each focus area. The vision is for Atchison to be a thriving, diverse, healthy, and prosperous community where residents feel connected and proud.

The City of Atchison's 2020 Strategic Plan is a five-year, community-based plan outlining goals and strategies to shape the community's future. The plan involved participation from residents and stakeholders across the community. Specific areas of focus and outcomes are detailed within the plan document itself, which can be accessed via the provided link.

The Atchison, KS Strategic Plan is a community-based plan designed to guide the City Commission for the next five years. It will define the city's vision, core values, and aspirations; develop and prioritize strategic goals; and establish measures and implementation strategies. The plan's development includes reviewing previous Commission goals, priorities, and budgets. Community engagement is a key component, using various tools to gather input and feedback from stakeholders on issues identified by the Commission and the community, as well as through analysis of current and future trends. The plan aims to inform the community, consult with stakeholders, involve the community in the decision-making process, build partnerships, and demonstrate that community input has influenced the plan's development.

The commission meeting started with a public forum where residents voiced concerns about speeding on Fourth Street and requested solutions such as speed bumps or increased police presence. Discussion also included the Land Bank meeting, specifically regarding the Rock House property, with residents emphasizing the importance of preserving its historical significance. The meeting also covered the approval of consent agenda items, including minutes from the previous meeting, various licenses, and reimbursements for infrastructure projects. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a discussion about the placement of "always stop" signs at the intersection of Third and Mound Street, with concerns raised about the potential for a false sense of security among students. Finally, the meeting included a presentation and discussion on the budget for downtown holiday decorations.

The meeting addressed several key items. Junior Fire Marshall program awards were presented. City service awards were presented to employees with various years of service. A public forum was held, addressing safety concerns regarding traffic near a crosswalk. The consent agenda included approval of minutes, occupational licenses, and a contract for holiday decorations. A public hearing was held for a community facility sidewalk project. Appointments were made to boards and commissions. An ordinance was adopted to rezone property. Authorization was given for an automated gate installation at the airport, and easement agreements for an airport runway project were discussed.