Goose Creek Public Works Dept.

The City of Goose Creek's strategic plan outlines goals, key results, and strategies to achieve its vision of being a thriving and active city with a hometown atmosphere, and its mission of providing high-level municipal services. The plan focuses on five core pillars: increasing economic activity and brand recognition, fostering strategic growth, improving public safety, becoming the employer of choice, and creating the highest quality of life through arts and recreation.

The meeting agenda included the Recreation Director's Report from Crystal Reed. Old Business involved a discussion of the Interagency Agreement Between The City of Goose Creek and The Goose Creek Recreation Commission, and future recreation opportunities. New Business consisted of an action item to discuss and determine suitable recreation activities/items and their best locations, as well as the election of Goose Creek Recreation Commission Officers.

The meeting addressed several agenda items, including a resolution to recommend amending the City of Goose Creek Comprehensive Plan's Future Land Use Map. This amendment involves assigning a General Commercial (GC) designation to the parcel identified as TMS 233-08-03-059 on College Park Road, following its annexation into the City. The commission also approved street names for phases of the Carnes Crossroads development: North Pretty Man Drive and South Pretty Man Drive. Furthermore, the commission held elections for the Chair and Vice-Chair positions. Several plats were presented for informational purposes only, including subdivisions related to Carnes Crossroads Tract 17B and Tract Q.

Key discussions during the meeting included the success of a recent Poetry Workshop, which yielded positive feedback from attendees. Under old business, the Commission reviewed ongoing Porch Goose Painting Classes, discussing potential price adjustments, and made suggestions for additions to the Food Forest planning, such as motion-activated lights and security cameras. The Art Director reported that 59 geese statues are placed, with pending installations for specific entities like Chinese Express, Lowes, and the Army National Guard. A motion was carried to approve an art mural for Comet Creek. The Commission extensively discussed potential art installments for parks undergoing improvements, including a banner contest using playground colors and wildlife themes for Lake Greenview Park, and sports-themed images and a mural for Dogwood Park; these improvements are contingent on the 2026 budget. The Arts & Entertainment Manager provided updates on upcoming events, including the Veterans Day Ceremony and Cultures in the Creek, and discussed scheduling for upcoming Creek Collective programming. Finally, the Commission approved the Public Art Design Standards, incorporating suggestions to mandate disclosure of AI tool usage and ensure artwork adds lasting value.

The key discussions and actions of the meeting included a request for a map amendment and annexation for a parcel on College Park Road to assign General Commercial (GC) zoning. Street name approvals for Carnes Crossroads were considered, along with the election of the Chair and Vice-Chair, and review of the 2026 calendar. Informational items included plat approvals. Public comments were also received.