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