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~07 <br />2015 STRATEGIC PLAN <br />Revisit the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges <br />To maximize the value of the group's experience, the participants reviewed the 2014 <br />strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and challenges. Individual items from the 2014 <br />list were discussed, eliminated, and edited; new items were also added. The 2015 <br />Strengths are: <br />Citizens/Communication <br />• City newsletter <br />• Village feel <br />• Community cooperation <br />• Civic organizations <br />• Strong sense of community ownership <br />• Community celebrations <br />• Informed & Engaged Citizens <br />• Civic minded public <br />Community Safety <br />• Strong public safety reputation <br />• Code enforcement <br />• Safe and secure community <br />• Use of technology <br />• Crime Prevention (Summer Survival School) <br />• Emergency operations planning <br />• Police mutual aid <br />• Strong crime prevention programs <br />• Youth Supportive Services <br />City Services <br />• Successful track record <br />• Council, management team and staff <br />• Strong and active commissions and task forces <br />• Strong intergovernmental relations <br />• Reputation and community trust <br />• Visionary elected and appointed officials <br />• Political will to do the right thing <br />• Quality & Responsive City staff <br />Fiscal <br />• City mutual aid contracts <br />• Right·sized community <br />• Strong planning <br />• Liquor operations and reserves <br />• City's bond rating <br />• Acquiring grant dollars <br />• Collaborative Partnerships <br />Infrastructure <br />• Library <br />• Park system <br />• Vibrant schools <br />• "Walkable" and welcoming <br />• Well maintained community <br />•Sidewalks <br />• Long range planning <br />• Strong infrastructure planning <br />• Water reuse <br />• Environmental Responsibility <br />Location <br />• Location in metro area <br />• Newer commercial district <br />• Sound housing and business environment <br />Page 7