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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 27, 2001 Page 5 • 1 C. Resolution 01-052, re: Adopt Strategic Planning Report. 2 Mornson explained that the proposed resolution would adopt the Strategic Planning Report 3 which was developed following the two Strategic Planning sessions conducted in January of 4 2001. 5 Mayor Cavanaugh stated that, back in January, the Council had a study session to establish their 6 goals for the City of St. Anthony. During that meeting, they created a Strategic Profile, which 7 consists of Core City Values, a Mission Statement, and Key Action Areas. Mayor Cavanaugh 8 reviewed them with the Council, as follows: 9 The Core City Values are: 10 Community, collaboration, resident focus, safe and secure environment, the feel of a 11 village, and fiscal responsibility. 12 The Mission Statement: 13 "Our Mission is to be a progressive and livable community, a `walkable' village which is 14 safe and secure, that invites residents to linger and enjoy our centralized environment." 15 Mr. Cavanaugh reviewed the 6 Key Action Plans as follows: 1. Flood protection 40 2. Redevelopment 18 3. Welcoming image and appearance 19 4. Strong infrastructure 20 5. A safe and secure environment 21 6. Clear and open communication 22 Mayor Cavanaugh explained from that point, the Council established seven goals. He read each 23 of the goals as follows and commented on each: 24 1. Shape the future by defining and reviewing regularly our goals and fiscal policies. 25 2. Develop a Plan or Options for the Stonehouse Property. 26 3. Provide 100-Year Flood Protection for all residents and businesses to protect health and 27 property. 28 4. Focus on redevelopment initiatives so that our image and tax base stays firm. 29 5. Protect and maintain our infrastructure so that our City works both now and in the future. 30 6. Provide a Park System that offers a mix of recreational opportunities for residents of all 31 ages. 32 7. Build a sense of community by involving our City's diverse groups in the ongoing 33 development of the City. 34 Mayor Cavanaugh indicated that a newsletter will be sent out to residents and will include these 35 seven City Goals. He expressed his willingness to receive feedback from the residents on these 0 seven City Goals. Mayor Cavanaugh asked the Council if they had any questions, or concerns 37 regarding the Strategic Profile.