Carver County board delays adoption of 2025–27 strategic plan to gather staff feedback

Carver County commissioners voted June 24 to delay adoption of the county—s proposed 2025–27 strategic plan and asked administration to gather additional staff feedback and provide a clearer set of measurable goals before the board reconvenes on the item.

County Administrator Hemsey presented the plan as a high‑level ‘‘refresh’’ that lays out a vision, mission and three priorities with attached action plans to be developed by division directors. Hemsey said the document was intentionally concise and that consultants and division directors assisted in compiling the draft.

Commissioner Anderson said the plan represented an improvement but was "not quite baked" and urged more input from employees and clearer, measurable goals. Commissioner Uterman moved to pause the adoption and seek further feedback; Commissioner Fahey seconded the motion. The board voted by roll call to table the plan and requested that Hemsey and communications staff work with division directors to gather internal input and return with a process and timeline, aiming for mid‑August.

Why it matters: commissioners said the plan will shape how agenda items are tied to county priorities and influence budget and operational planning. Several members emphasized the need for measurable objectives so the board can track outcomes rather than activity alone.

What the board directed: Hemsey was asked to engage division directors and communications staff to solicit internal feedback, refine tactics beneath the three priorities, and return with a recommended schedule for further review. The board did not adopt the plan and took no further binding action on priorities at the meeting.

A vote at a glance: the motion to table the strategic plan was made by Commissioner Uterman and seconded by Commissioner Fahey; the roll call recorded all voting members as "Aye."