City Council sets Oct. 13 for midyear strategic plan check-in with consultant Kelly Moore

The City Council agreed during a Sept. 15 special workshop to hold a midyear check-in on the council’s strategic plan on Oct. 13, with staff to confirm consultant Kelly Moore’s availability and finalize the start time and agenda.

David (city staff) began the discussion by reminding the council that “back in March ... council and staff entered into a strategic planning workshop” and that the purpose of the check-in is to review progress on action items and leadership commitments since that session. He told the council the meeting would be similar to the earlier workshop but shorter: “I think half a day would probably be enough to go over through.”

The check-in was described as an opportunity to refresh the council on top priorities identified in March — a unified vision for growth, infrastructure funding, and city buildings — and to confirm whether the council’s expectations and staff work plans remain aligned. The council discussed whether the session should be limited to council members or open to the public; staff noted the event would be open to the public, though some council members said they preferred a council-only working environment for parts of the discussion.

Council members debated dates and times. After exchanging dates and noting the absence of one council member in September, the group settled on Monday, Oct. 13, and discussed a half-day format. Several members suggested beginning with a light breakfast and starting the meeting at 9 a.m.; staff said they would confirm a final start time after checking the consultant’s schedule. Mayor (mayoral role) closed that portion of the workshop by asking staff to confirm Kelly Moore’s availability and that an agenda would be provided ahead of the meeting.

No formal policy or budget action was taken during the workshop on Sept. 15. Staff indicated the midyear check-in would include a staff update on specific action items in the strategic plan, and the consultant would provide a facilitation agenda. The council requested that any additional topics members want included be submitted to David (city staff) before the session.

The council adjourned the workshop portion and moved to its regular agenda at 6:05 p.m., with staff to return with confirmed logistics and an agenda for the Oct. 13 check-in.