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2021 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 • Learning, sharing and growing • Introduce new ideas • Build the 2021 Pyramid <br />• Retain culture of speaking honestly • Continue to strengthen the team <br />ORGANIZATIONAL BUILDING BLOCKS <br />LEADERSHIP IN CITY GOVERNMENT VALUES OF ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE • Plan for the future <br />- Balance short and long term needs • Understand roles and expectations <br />- Duties are clear and established • Strive for efficiency and effectiveness <br />- Strong structure and operating models • Place an emphasis on communication <br />- Internal and external • 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. • Teamwork • Long Term focus • See the big picture • Integrity • High level of transparency • Fair and reasonable • Focused on adding value • Work hard, yet have fun doing it • Noblesse Oblige • Set an example – “Golden Rule” • Focused on doing the right thing • Competitive; want to be the best • Responsive • Motivated to work hard • Curiosity • Humility • Empathy • Non Sibi – Not For Self <br />ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE “IT FACTOR” • Relationships and connections • Creative partnerships & collaborations • Priority on goal setting • City of Excellence Awards • 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