Melissa Bazert

The 2023-2024 Strategic Goals for Parkville, Missouri, encompass six key areas: Operational Excellence, Infrastructure and Public Facilities, Quality Development, Parks and Recreation, Communications Best Practices, and Public Safety. Operational Excellence focuses on securing diverse funding sources, recruiting and retaining qualified staff, improving processes and systems, and leveraging technology and strategic partnerships. Infrastructure and Public Facilities priorities include enhancing thoroughfare safety and walkability, extending infrastructure lifespan, and strategically expanding facilities. Quality Development aims to ensure quality development processes, identify development opportunities to address community needs, and promote economically sustainable development. Parks and Recreation goals center on updating the Parks Master Plan, maximizing park utilization for recreation programs, and prioritizing maintenance and expansion projects. Communications Best Practices emphasize effective two-way communication, utilizing technology for communication, maximizing information access, and providing regular strategic plan updates. Public Safety goals include providing resources for policing, achieving competitive compensation for officers, creating community partnerships, and maintaining public confidence.

The strategic plan focuses on operational excellence by diversifying financial resources, recruiting qualified staff, and implementing effective processes and technology. It aims to enhance infrastructure through improved connectivity, safety, and maintenance programs. The plan also emphasizes quality development by promoting sustainable economic growth and addressing community needs. Key goals include ensuring the Parks Master Plan meets current and future needs, improving community communication, providing resources for public safety, and enhancing community partnerships.