2025 Lake Elmo Draft Strategic Plan

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2025 STRATEGIC PLAN 2 The core strategies are supported in this plan by strategic objectives. These objectives provide more specific action areas that the City’s leadership team believes are integral to achieving success with the core strategies. Each objective addresses an internal or external area of action or improvement. The strategic objectives, combined with the core strategies, provide direction for all areas of leadership. Following the presentation of draft core strategies and strategic objectives, the full group reviewed and discussed the body of work and modified the proposed statements of the Leadership Team’s vision. Without objection and subject to further modification prior to adoption, the group agreed to the following draft core strategies and strategic objectives: Core Strategies and Strategic Objectives The City of Lake Elmo is committed to leading and guiding the City towards the following long-term Core Strategies and Strategic Objectives: 1. Building a vibrant, inclusive, and connected community through celebration, engagement, and shared spaces. • Actively communicate and promote achievements and milestones to foster pride and unity among residents. • Support events and initiatives that cater to diverse age groups, cultures, and interests, ensuring everyone feels welcome and valued. • Develop and maintain parks, gathering spaces, and a thriving downtown core that serve as destination-worthy hubs for community connection. • Prioritize clean, safe environments to encourage active use of public spaces. • Expand and diversify recreational assets and opportunities to meet the interests and needs of community members. • Promote walkability and connectedness through planned and maintained sidewalk and trail systems. 2. Manage Growth with Purpose and Intent. • Protect historical charm and character. • Enhance infrastructure and spaces that bring people together. • Align growth with community values to nurture a shared sense of pride. • Focus on projects that reflect long-term community goals. • Balance growth with efforts to maintain the city’s unique sense of community. • Support local business and encourage new businesses through community collaboration 3. Balancing finances consistent with current needs and future growth. • Align financial decisions with current needs and long-term sustainability. • Maintain transparency and clear communication with stakeholders. • Manage resources carefully to support city services and future growth. • Explore alternative funding sources to reduce and eliminate debt. • Coordinating growth and development to provide financial resources to support City services • Prioritize well-planned, thoughtful investments for lasting impact.