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2023 Strategic Plan • St. Anthony Village, Minnesota Adapting the Pyramid | 12 ADAPTING THE PYRAMID An objective this year was to revise the “top half” of the pyramid – mission, vision, strategic initiatives and goals. Below is an overview of the process the team followed, and thoughts, ideas and issues discussed: Overall • A 1-page overview to use directly in the community and that the community can use o “Pyramid” is a framing concept that Communica�ons will make it appealing and effec�ve o Ideally a single purpose summary of the plan for the year + Mission, Vision, Core o In prac�ce can include other messaging purposes on a limited basis – less is more Mission What • Answers three ques�ons: What do we do? For whom? To what end? Vision Why, Long-term • Our ideal for Saint Anthony, our aspira�on, the horizon we are aiming for in our work Core Services How • The direct services and tangibles provided by the City – provides detail re “How” / Mission o Partner with others for regional items and those out of our authority; o Community benefits indirectly from the ameni�es nearby Goals Interim Impact • 4-6 objec�ves that link core services to vision; o Can be “evergreen” like above or focus areas for 3-5-7 years on the path to vision o Include detail that makes the goal clear with key strategies or similar Botom Level Near(er)-term Implementation Priorities • Each year assume that this is first filled with items from retreat discussions, then follow up in mul�-year ini�a�ves, and finally �mely priori�es – Less is more, especially at the botom o Emphasize big changes/focus areas and priori�es v individual steps, tac�cs, done, ongoing o Make clear now/evergreen items; 1-2-year and longer dura�on items Core Values • These provide guides for staff as they implement the work, promises to the community Mission In revising the Saint Anthony Village mission, the group focused on what the city does while avoiding trendy jargon. Current A progressive and welcoming Village that is walkable, sustainable and safe From Disc. High quality services and infrastructure, Safe and secure, Understand what residents want Working Dra� Promote a high quality of life to those we serve, through outstanding City services Vision In revising vision, the group focused on its ul�mate and ongoing aspira�on for Saint Anthony as a result of mission. Current An innova�ve and vibrant community that values our unique environment, providing a full arrange of quality services, and is a thriving city in which all people can live work, learn and play Ideas from Discussion to consider • Place for all to live, work, learn and play; anyone can come start life – • Assumes affordability, assumes welcoming and inclusive • Small town culture in the heart of the metro: strong community, safe, secure, people want to come • The City is transparent, listens and is part of larger conversa�ons • The City is always moving forward without losing past gains: con�nuous improvement, leaving a legacy • Resilient – planning ahead, planning for climate, takes the long view • Sustain – preserve services and infrastructure, sustain a life (assumes mul�-genera�onal) Working Dra� A small and inclusive Village where all people can live, work, learn, play and thrive