Annual Strategic Planning Session

This will be the second session held to review and update the Strategic Plan for 2023.  The first session was held on April 24, 2023, at that meeting the group focused on the Objectives and Strategies.  There was a portion of the evening spent on the subsequent Action Items, however, time did not allow for a full review.  Council directed staff to update the plan based on what was discussed, and to identify necessary updates and provide ideas for additional Action Items.  A draft updated Strategic Plan is attached for review.  Additionally, a one-page summary document has been created in order to better share with the public what the high level items of the plan include.  This summary document focuses on the Values, Vision, Mission, Objectives and Strategies established within the plan.

Lastly, attached is also the progress status of the 2022 Action Plan.  Completed items are highlighted in green and items where progress has been made are highlighted in yellow.  As an FYI, the last community survey results can be found by viewing the April 27, 2021 Council Work Session packet.
 
Below is a proposed schedule for this evening:

Time                           Item
 
5:30 PM                     Meal/Team Building
6:00 – 6:05                 Opening and Meeting Objectives
6:05 – 6:15                 Review Updated Strategic Plan Objectives and Strategies
6:15 – 7:00                 Review/revise identified Action Items
7:00 – 7:15                 Break
7:15 – 8:45                 Review/revise identified Action Items
8:45 – 9:00                 Discuss Next Steps/Closing Comments
9:00 PM                     Adjourn
 
New items for consideration
These items were shared for consideration ahead of the first session.  Some of the below items were discussed at the first session, and were implemented.  Throughout the evening, these and other items will be considered for implementation into the 2023 Strategic Plan.

• Reward one item as the best process, idea or personnel cost saving that occurred in the prior year.  Communicate these accomplishments to the public.
• Bring Waterfowl for Warriors to Ramsey.  Currently, this is a program that is active in a neighboring community.
• Fire Hydrant and Storm Drain Sponsors
• Utilize neighboring city's events to promote local businesses.  I.e. Sidewalk sales for businesses along Hwy 47 during Anoka River Fest
• Implement QR Codes in printed materials and for development information.  I.e. City of Monticello utilizes sidewalk stickers with QR Codes directed towards development webpages.
• Review efficiency/effectiveness of advisory boards & committees
• Implement Policy striving for less regulation of residents
• Analyze operations and develop plan/strategy to eliminate inefficiencies and streamline the organization
• Implement a beginning percentage increase to the general fund levy increase (excludes pavement management, EDA, debt service)

This meeting is scheduled to adjourn at 9:00 pm.  Additional follow-up discussion will be scheduled at a future work session as needed.

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Brian Hagen, City Administrator

Based upon discussion.