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inhQny <br />2014 STRATEGIC PLAN <br />Revisit the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Challenges <br />To maximize the value of the group's experience, the participants reviewed the 2013 strengths, <br />weaknesses, opportunities and challenges. Individual items from the 2013 list were discussed, <br />eliminated, and edited; new items were also added. An updated list for 2014 follows: <br />2014 Strengths <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 citizens <br />• Civic minded public <br />• Informed public <br />Community Safety <br />• Strong public safety reputation <br />• Code enforcement <br />• Safe and secure community <br />• Use of technology <br />• Summer Survival School <br />• Emergency operations planning <br />• Police mutual aid <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 />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 />• Strong 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 />Location <br />• Location in metro area <br />• Newer commercial district <br />• Sound housing and business environment <br />• Ability to attract new businesses <br />7 <br />