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Seymour council schedules workshop with EDO to begin strategic planning
Summary
Council approved arranging a workshop with Justin Dorski, the city's economic development officer, to shape a strategic plan; Dorski asked for limited travel compensation for a lunchtime session and staff will schedule the meeting.
The Seymour City Council on Feb. 19 voted to arrange a workshop with Justin Dorski, the city's economic development officer (EDO), to begin drafting a strategic plan and to evaluate a possible contract to develop an actionable plan.
Staff said Dorski would prefer a workshop so he can hear council priorities before presenting formal proposals; council members agreed a workshop will help the council better understand development processes and set shared goals. Dorski would request modest travel compensation if the workshop occurs during lunch; staff estimated travel reimbursement would be under $400 for the trip from his residence.
Why it matters: council members described the workshop as a step toward a proactive economic-development strategy to position Seymour for residential and commercial growth rather than reacting to opportunities as they arise.
What comes next: staff (Lauren) will contact Dorski to set a date for a lunch workshop and will notify council members of scheduling options. The motion to arrange the workshop carried on a voice vote.
