Council considers UW Extension facilitator for strategic planning amid scheduling concerns

Jan 14, 2026

Marshfield city staff secured a UW Extension facilitator willing to run the city's strategic-planning process pro bono; council members debated format (Saturday all-day vs. weeknight sessions), remote participation and scope and asked staff to survey availability and provide an agenda and timeline.

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City administrator Steve Bargue told the council that a facilitator from UW Extension is willing to help the city develop a strategic plan and offered several formats, including a single long session or a set of shorter breakouts. Bargue said the facilitator is willing to "do whatever will work for this body" and indicated the presenter prefers in-person breakout groups to maximize staff engagement.

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