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Council reviews proposed strategic planning process to tie budget and departmental goals into an annual story
Summary
Council reviewed a staff proposal for a formal strategic planning process that would align departmental reporting, community engagement and budget guidance in an annual cycle; councilmembers supported the approach and suggested minor refinements.
At a work session the Common Council reviewed a proposed strategic planning framework intended to produce an annual narrative linking departmental priorities, committee plans and budget guidance.
Staff presented the proposal as a "story of the City of Platteville," explaining a phased approach: February annual department reviews, March draft guidance, April public engagement, May preliminary report and June budget guidance leading into the annual budgeting process. The goal is to place routine planning and existing studies into a deliberate, repeatable process that helps staff and council prioritize projects and funding.
Councilmembers responded favorably, noting the approach could consolidate disparate plans (comprehensive plan, CIP, Safe Routes, downtown revitalization) and improve public understanding of city operations. Staff said the pilot would begin in 2025 with institutionalization targeted for 2026 and asked council for feedback over the coming weeks to refine the process. The meeting recorded support for further development rather than immediate policy changes.
