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2020 Strategic Plan • St. Anthony Village, Minnesota <br /> <br /> <br />Welcome and Session Overview | 5 <br />WELCOME AND SESSION OVERVIEW <br />The Mayor welcomed those in attendance, and stressed the importance of hearing opinions from <br />all within the confines of a safe environment. Participants were thanked for investing their energy <br />by taking time out of their daily activities, including vacation, in order to make this event a success. <br />The Mayor acknowledged that strategic planning sessions like this are not commonplace among all <br />cities, and it is a privilege to designate a time once a year for reflection, with the overarching goal <br />of doing what is best for St. Anthony. <br />WORK SESSION GOALS & EXPECTATIONS <br />• Learning, sharing and growing <br />• Introduce new ideas <br />• Build the 2020 Pyramid <br />• Retain culture of speaking honestly <br />• Continue to strengthen the team <br />ORGANIZATIONAL BUILDING BLOCKS <br />LEADERSHIP IN CITY GOVERNMENT VALUES OF ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE <br />• Plan for the future <br />- Balance short and long term needs <br />• Understand roles and expectations <br />- Duties are clear and established <br />• Strive for efficiency and effectiveness <br />- Strong structure and operating models <br />• Place an emphasis on communication <br />- Internal and external <br />• Share common values <br />- Respect and consensus-driven <br />The following qualities and characteristics <br />have been identified by the group. There <br />was clear consensus that the elected <br />officials and staff share common values. <br />These are listed in no particular order. <br />• Teamwork <br />• Long Term focus <br />• See the big picture <br />• Integrity <br />• High level of transparency <br />• Fair and reasonable <br />• Focused on adding value <br />• Work hard, yet have fun doing it <br />• Noblesse Oblige <br />• Set an example – “Golden Rule” <br />• Focused on doing the right thing <br />• Competitive; want to be the best <br />• Responsive <br />• Motivated to work hard <br />• Curiosity <br />• Humility <br />• Empathy <br />• Non Sibi – Not For Self <br />ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE “IT FACTOR” <br />• Relationships and connections <br />• Creative partnerships & collaborations <br />• Priority on goal setting <br />• City of Excellence Awards <br />• City management form of government <br />DID YOU KNOW? <br />City of St. Anthony <br />has enjoyed a sister- <br />city relationship with <br />the City of Salo, <br />Finland. <br />The most recent vist <br />was by the Salo <br />Mayor and board <br />members in August, <br />2018