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<br />Mission Statement <br />The City of Little Canada adopted a mission statement in 2014 to guide the City Council and staff in <br />future policy decisions. The statement reads as follows: <br />We endeavor to provide high quality, cost effective services which meet the needs of our customers, delivered <br />in a manner consistent with a friendly and responsive small town atmosphere. <br />We are committed to open communications, superior customer service, continuous improvement and <br />accountability to the public. <br />We strive to apply city ordinances, regulations and policies in a fair and consistent manner. <br />We work to enhance our unique identity, heritage, and quality of life. <br />We encourage city beautification, maintaining our natural environment, and pride in ownership. <br />We foster long term growth by proactively pursuing and assisting in high quality development and <br />redevelopment. <br />We recognize the benefits and responsibilities our metropolitan location bestows and pledge to actively <br />cooperate with other jurisdictions to address issues that impact our city and region. <br />Priorities and Initiatives <br />In 2019, the City Council, a representative from each of the City’s Advisory Commission, and City staff <br />participated in a strategic planning retreat to define goals that will help to guide the City of Little <br />Canada. The first step in this process was to create a practical vision for the next 3-5 years. Specific <br />goals included in the practical vision are as follows: <br />By 2025, Little Canada: <br />• Has flexible gathering spaces that will engage everyone <br />• Has increased, diversified citizen engagement <br />• Has modernized codes & all records are incorporated into efficient, functional formats <br />• Has sustainable core services that are accountable to the public <br />• Has an enhanced internal and external trail system <br />• Has provided additional park amenities and opportunities to engage the community <br />• Has revitalized key commercial corridors <br />• Is maintaining, and has created, new housing opportunities <br />From these practical goals, four strategic directions were identified to help achieve this vision: <br />1. Enhancing and Empowering the Community, <br />2. Creating Operational Efficiency <br />3. Maximize the City’s Assets to Catalyze Development <br />4. Mandating Action and Accountability <br />These strategic directions have been utilized by City staff throughout the budgeting process to guide <br />them in creating the preliminary 2020 budget. <br /> 2